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Masterclass for juniors Sacred Heart College’s hospitality centre could have been mistaken for the set of Junior MasterChef last month. The secondary school hosted a Junior Chef competition for six catholic primary schools, comprising 48 grade 4 competitors. The cook-off began with two days of round one, where the pupils were mentored by senior hospitality students as they prepared a pancake stack with mixed berry sauce. From there, four teams were selected to go through to the finals. The following week the finalists presented fettuccine pasta and napoletana sauce to the panel of judges – chef Tim Foster from Source Dining, Kyneton; chef Damian Sandercock from Piper St Food Co, Kyneton; and the Sacred Heart captains – in front of parents and staff. A team from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School took out the title, earning a $250 voucher to buy plants for their school’s kitchen garden. Serena Seyfort
Junior chefs Heidi and Emmy make pasta with Sacred Heart year 11 student Natasha McIntyre. (Marco De Luca)
Dog attack toll mounts By Serena Seyfort Macedon Ranges residents are calling for urgent action after a spate of dog attacks that has killed more than 20 animals, including a kangaroo. Residents and a local wildlife rescuer believe the number of incidents and the severity of the attacks are on the rise. Baynton farmer David Young had 11 sheep die in the three days after his livestock were attacked on May 26. Another 15 of Mr Young’s sheep had flesh mauled off of their face and legs. Mr Young said he saw two collared dogs running from his property after the attack. It was the second time in a week that dogs had preyed on his livestock.
He said that the week earlier, his neighbours lost 10 sheep from a dog attack. Mr Young said he had heard of the death of 30 to 40 livestock animals from attacks in the area in recent months. “Something needs to be done – this has gone on too long,” he said. He is among a number of farmers calling for pet owners to take greater responsibility for securing their dogs. “Just because you see your dog at the front door when you get home, doesn’t mean it’s been there all day,” he posted on Facebook. Other residents responded to his post, saying they, too, had lost livestock to dog attacks. “This is becoming a constant occurrence,” a resident said. “We had six sheep mauled to
death, and more with bite wounds to the rear legs by dogs who were not contained properly.” Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network rescuer Sue Anderson said she had noticed more incidents of domestic dogs attacking wildlife. “I have known of four cases of dog attacks in the last month,” Ms Anderson said. “Last week alone, a large creamy-coloured dog mauled a kangaroo to death in a paddock next to the Gisborne golf course,” she said. “It’s depressing as a volunteer to be called out to deal with these stressful situations when they could be avoided by people just being more responsible.” A submission to Macedon Ranges council’s draft budget and strategy 2018-19 called for the council to change its dog policy, asking it to
“start protecting the public from unconstrained dogs in public places”. “Dogs in Woodend are largely unconstrained in public places,” the submission stated. Current shire policy is that dogs do not have to be on a lead. But dogs are required to be supervised if they are off-lead, community safety manager Anne-Louise Lindner said. Ms Lindner said it was dog owners’ responsibility to keep their pets on their properties if they were not being supervised. The council last month reminded residents it was illegal for dogs to be unsupervised on public land after officers were called to 13 dog attacks in March and April, some of which resulted in deaths of wildlife, livestock and pets.
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Police play down attacks By Serena Seyfort Sunbury police say road rage is not on the rise in the suburb, despite having dealt with two violent incidents in recent weeks. On May 26, a Sunbury woman attended the police station after her and a friend were allegedly attacked by a truck driver. And footage has emerged of a man terrorising a Sunbury family outside the station a week earlier, on May 19. The footage shows a man jumping on the roof and opening the door of a car with a mother and her two children inside.
Senior Constable Justin Kaminski, who stepped in to help the family, said he did not think instances of road rage were increasing in Sunbury. He described the May 19 incident as “more of a one-off thing�. “It could have happened anywhere,� he told Star Weekly. The Senior Constable has advised anyone involved in a road rage incident to stay in their vehicle and get as many details about the offender as possible. “Make a note of the registration and the
vehicle and notify police,� he said. Senior Constable Kaminski said the family was “quite distraught� when police arrived. A man was arrested and has since been charged and bailed. On May 26, two women reported to Sunbury police after their car was sideswiped and rammed by a truck on the Tullamarine Freeway about 1.10pm. The women followed the truck and were allegedly assaulted while trying to get the truck’s number plate. They fled to Sunbury.
Design time for park play As Sunbury residents eagerly await the revamp of John McMahon Reserve, Hume council is calling for design input on some of the park’s new features. The community is being asked to provide ideas for a playspace, exercise area and circuit path. Hume council said the feedback would be considered when designs for each of the spaces were drawn up, which will be shown to the community later in the year. The masterplan was drawn up and adopted by the council last year and the council said a tender process was underway to build the reserve’s new oval, pavilion and extension to the social room. Feedback can be provided at hume.vic.gov.au or by contacting parkplanning@hume.vic.gov. au or 9205 2200 before Tuesday, June 19. Serena Seyfort
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Cemetery toilets rebuilt Public toilets will be rebuilt at Kyneton Cemetery. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas recently announced that Kyneton Cemetery Trust would receive a $214,000 grant from the state government’s Cemetery Trust Grants program. “It’s important our cemeteries have the amenities they need to cater for the thousands of people that visit them every year,� Ms Thomas said. The funds will be used to build new public toilets at the cemetery, after the previous toilet building was demolished earlier this year because it posed a safety threat. Kyneton Cemetery Trust secretary Carol McQualter said a number of people had called for toilet facilities to be returned to the 40 acre site. Residents have used Facebook to applaud the grant announcement and construction work, with one resident posting that it was fabulous news that the toilets would “finally� be reinstated. The trust will also use the grant to construct a new storage shed to house equipment used to maintain the cemetery. Ms Thomas thanked the members of the Kyneton Cemetery Trust for their efforts. “They do an exceptional job maintaining the Kyneton Cemetery,� she said. Serena Seyfort
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Natania Hollingsworth with her artwork. (Joe Mastroianni)
On the trail of fine art The drawings and paintings of Gisborne’s Natania Hollingsworth will feature in the Macedon Ranges Art Trail’s exhibition at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival this weekend. The exhibition, Listen with your Eyes, will display works of art inspired by the themes of Woodend, winter and festival. Thirty local artists will be showing their masterpieces, including recent prize-winners Helen Cottle, Kathy Medbury, Lynn Munn and Shay Downer. All of their paintings, ceramic works, origami pieces, photographs and jewellery will be available for sale.
Macedon Ranges Art Trail will host a preview of the show before the festival’s opening on Friday, June 8, at the Woodend Tennis Club. The group is inviting people to drop by from 5pm for a drink before moving on to the festival’s fireworks at Buffalo Oval. The exhibition will be open to the public from 10am-4pm daily from Saturday to Monday. The group is asking for donations instead of an entry fee to help it continue its ongoing promotion of local artists.
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Residents can comment on Hume council’s proposed changes to parking restrictions in residential streets near Sunbury train station. Mayor Geoff Porter said the council was looking at ways to best share the finite amount of on-street parking in and around high-use areas, such as train stations. Feedback on the Draft Hume City Parking Restrictions Policy can be made at hume.vic.gov.au/yoursay and contactus@hume.vic.gov.au until June 18.
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A new rule book for councils By Ewen McRae A bill introduced into state Parliament last month is shaping as the biggest change to local government laws in nearly 20 years. The Local Government Bill 2018 will repeal the Local Government Act 1989 and is aimed at lifting standards of governance and making councillors more accountable to ratepayers. In an Australian-first, the new act will require councils to develop four-year budgets and meet higher standards in strategic planning and financial management. Mayors will be required to report annually
to their communities on council’s progress in delivering these aims. Kororoit MP and Local Government Minister Marlene Kairouz introduced the bill, saying it would help improve councils and the community. “We are bringing this act into the 21st century – helping make councils more accountable and focused on the needs of their communities,” she said. “Mayors and councillors who behave badly will be gone for a year – the days of them acting with impunity are over. We want councils focused on the long-term and these changes
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for serious sexual harassment. The bill will also introduce measures to ensure service charges levied by councils do not exceed the cost of those services. Victorian Local Government Association chief executive Kathryn Arndt said the bill was a step in the right direction. “Elected representatives at any level of government must act with integrity and show leadership in good governance,” she said. “Having been elected by the local community, it is vital that councillors serve in the interests of their community and make transparent and accountable decisions.”
Bloody good effort Sunbury’s Olive Stephenson is a bloody hero. The grandmother has donated blood more than 100 times. She began giving blood in the ’70s after her children were born and only stopped in recent years when she was medically advised to. Ms Stephenson said she took her children to watch her donate when they were younger, because she believed it was something they should see and learn about. The former teacher at Sunbury High, now known as Sunbury College, said she also enjoyed running into her students at the mobile blood bank outside Sunbury Memorial Hall. She has encouraged everyone who can, to give blood, whether they are young or old. “You know you’re doing someone good,” she said.
“You’re saving someone’s life.” The Mobile Donor Centre visits Sunbury several times a year, and is at Barkly Street this week until Friday, June 8. Appointments to donate are recommended. Contact: 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com. au Serena Seyfort
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Tell us your thoughts on our plan for footpaths Council recently asked residents what streets should be considered for footpath works, as we developed the draft Shire-Wide Footpath Plan. Your feedback is in, with the results now available for your comment. Proposed footpath works have been placed on a map and ranked according to priority. Have a look at the maps online or in our service centres, and share your thoughts. For more information, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay or call 5422 0333.
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Budget to be finalised Council is due to consider the draft Budget Report 2018/19, Council Plan (Year Two) and Strategic Resource Plan at its meeting on Wednesday 13 June, following feedback from submitters heard last month. Come along to the meeting, or watch it live at mrsc.vic.gov.au/livestream
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Bikkies still big sellers Girl Guides from across Hume are hitting the streets to mark the 60th anniversary of Girl Guide biscuits. Guides groups from Craigieburn and Sunbury have been selling the biscuits for the past month ahead of National Girl Guide Biscuit Day. Sunbury Guides leader Annette Swaffield said the biscuits remained popular with the community, with new varieties, including gluten-free, becoming available. Ms Swaffield said Guide families were allocated a couple of cartons of biscuits to sell, with some Guides selling them door-to-door
while others sell them to family and friends. She said the money raised in Sunbury would help 13 girls attend the international Guides jamboree in Sydney in September. “They will get the chance to meet Guides from all over the world and will have the opportunity to try different things, including climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge,” she said. “Being exposed to different things and being away from home for a week will be a great experience for them.” Laura Michell
Events Don’t miss Mayoral Chain This exhibition features work from 10 artists, who re-imagine the traditional emblem using materials like beach debris and kangaroo teeth. When: Showing from 8 June to 24 August weekdays 10am-3pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802 Get the giggles with Jimeoin Irish comedian Jimeoin’s latest show, The Ridiculous takes you into the mind of one the world’s best stand-up comics. When: Sunday 17 June, 8pm Where: Kyneton Town Hall, 129 Mollison Street, Kyneton Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/buytickets or call 1300 888 802
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Fired up for new home By Serena Seyfort Carlsruhe Fire Brigade is on its way to getting a new fire station. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas last week announced a $600,000 funding bonus for a station upgrade from the state’s 2018-19 budget. “This $600,000 redevelopment will provide the brigade’s volunteers with state-of-the-art facilities to allow them to continue the excellent work they do,” Ms Thomas said. Brigade captain Peter Baldwin said the
station’s upgrades had been a long time coming – he said the brigade was talking about improving the station when he joined about 19 years ago. “At the moment, we’ve basically got a shed,” he said. “The funding will build us a fire station.” The brigade has been based out of its present facility for most of its almost 60-year history. Mr Baldwin said the brigade was forced to move its trucks out of the shed to use it for meeting and training sessions because there
were too many people for the station’s small meeting room. There are also occupational and health and safety issues concerning traffic at the station. Mr Baldwin said the grant would go towards building a station at a new location. He said the brigade, which is made up of 54 volunteers, will now start looking for a whole new home. The station, on Three Chain Road, is also used by local LandCare groups and the Carlsruhe Cemetery Trust.
Macedon commuters have received welcome respite from winter’s icy chills. A weather-proof shelter has been installed on platform two at Macedon station. Also on the way is an upgrade to the station’s carpark to provide 110 new spaces and a new ramp and stairs to connect the carpark to platform one. The parking area will get new lighting, CCTV and improved drainage to improve safety and amenity for those taking the V/Line train. The coach interchange area will be improved to allow buses to more easily access the station. While the work is under way at the station, the existing carpark off Victoria Street will be closed. The carpark off Railway Place will remain open. The Work is expected to be finished by August. The upgrade is part of the state government’s $22.5 million Road and Rail Minor Works Program being delivered by VicTrack. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas said the work would make Macedon station safer and more accessible. “We are delighted to be able to deliver this shelter and carpark upgrades for commuters, who I know will welcome them during the cold winter months,” Ms Thomas said. Serena Seyfort
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Local law tops budget objections By Serena Seyfort A flood of complaints about Macedon Ranges council’s decision to allocate $15,000 to review a local law has followed the release of the council’s draft 2018-19 budget. More than 25 of the 110 documents submitted to the council about its draft budget were objections to funds being used to review local law number 10, which bans using motorised recreational vehicles within 500 metres of a house. A number of submissions stated the council
should not allow the opportunity for the law to become any more lenient for the vehicles’ users, saying they already cause too much disruption to the community under the current law. “Why ratepayers’ money would be wasted on a review that seeks to remove the protection of our amenity and right to peace and quiet is beyond us,” one resident stated. The council was divided in its decision to allocate funds to review the law when it was discussed at its February and March meetings. Councillor Roger Jukes led the push for the review, saying the decision to ban use of the
vehicles within 500 metres of a house was not put to the community when the law was made in 2013. While funding for the local law has been lambasted, the council’s decision to allocate funds to upgrade Kyneton’s tennis facilities and to demolish the old squash court in Woodend was well received. Cobaw Community Health was among several submissions supporting the proposal to provide $180,000 to upgrade the courts and lighting at the Kyneton Tennis Club. One submission highlighted the need for
work at the club, stating their tennis team has had to use another venue for its home games for seasons because of the club’s lack of capacity. Residents also thanked the council for allocating $100,000 to removing the “eyesore” that is the Woodend squash court building. Written submissions on the council’s draft budget were able to be submitted from April 24 until May 22. The council heard residents speak to their written submissions at a meeting on May 30. A decision on the submissions is expected to be made at a meeting on June 13.
New chapter for festival Three Macedon Ranges authors will come together at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival to share the process of writing and publishing a book. The Words From Woodend panel will be made up of local general practitioner and author Susi Fox, author Kirsty Manning and author and teacher Dee White. The three women come from differing backgrounds, have produced different kinds of books and have differing experiences as authors. Together they will engage in a lively exchange about the realities of bringing a work to life, the publishing process and presenting it to the world. Dr Susi Fox recently published her first novel Mine, which attracted a lot of interest from critics, Ms Manning’s second book The Jade Lily has been sold in two other continents and will be published in Hebrew, and Ms White has
written a series of books, articles, short stories and poems. Words from Woodend will take place on Sunday, June 10, from 10-11am at the Woodend Community Centre. Tickets cost $20. Details: www.woodendwinterartsfestival. org.au Serena Seyfort
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MY PLACE Sue Anderson has been devoting her time, energy and equipment to rescuing injured wildlife for the past 18 years. The volunteer speaks with Serena Seyfort. What is your connection to the Macedon Ranges?
to assess injuries, but this was withdrawn in August 2017 from Wildlife Victoria due to lack of funds. There is no financial support or recognition from government or local council.
As a child I lived in Melbourne but we had a weekend shack in Bullengarook. I loved the tranquillity of the bush and decided to come back to the Macedon Ranges and I have lived here for about 25 years.
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What do you like about the Macedon Ranges? I love the Macedon Ranges – its clean air, country views and beautiful wildlife. My concern is that the Macedon Ranges remains a green wedge and does not become another suburb of Melbourne. If you could change anything about the area, what would it be?
Tell us about being part of the Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network. Since living here I have noticed a huge change in the area. There is more development, more cars, and more people coming from the city and surrounding areas. I became a volunteer wildlife rescuer as a
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I would like to see teaching at all driving schools regarding emergency braking and night driving in rural areas where wildlife is; education at schools for understanding and protection of our unique Australian wildlife; and an awareness of the danger imposed by ring lock and barbed fencing restricting movement of wildlife. matter of necessity when I noticed animals being hit by cars and left to die on the side of the road. I find it unbelievable that people can just hit them and keep driving. Contrary to popular belief, our wildlife is fragile and they suffer the same injuries as a human involved in a car accident. People assume they will be OK, however
those that hop away will almost always die from their injuries. I began rescuing in 2000 and since 2006 I have been called out to either rescue or euthanise more than 5000 animals. Most of these call-outs are all performed voluntarily including all equipment, petrol and time. The only funding I had was for tranquilising
I see many horrific injuries, like a paramedic, but on top of this I have the added stress of ending the creature’s pain and suffering. On a weekly basis I euthanise those that have been hung up in fences. I have searched many firegrounds looking for burnt creatures, climbed trees to rescue koalas, and birds entangled in rubbish, e.g. hay bale twine or string, often resulting in the loss of a limb due to constriction. Other types of rescues included an echidna from a 45-foot mine shaft in Smythesdale, dragging a wallaby from a water treatment plant, and rescuing wallabies and kangaroos from backyards in suburbia due to development. Sadly these days, most of the calls are mainly from people running them over. Drivers must use their peripheral vision and be attentive in rural areas, particularly from dusk till dawn. Lately there has been more frequent dog attacks on wildlife due to roaming unattended domestic dogs. It’s depressing as a volunteer to be called out to deal with these stressful situations, when they could be avoided by people just being more responsible. Cats are also responsible for attacking possums, birds, phascogales and feather tail gliders, most often resulting in death. For injured wildlife call 1300 094 535 from 7.30am-7.30pm or log cases online after hours.
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Free mentoring from an experienced business professional will be offered out of the Small Business Bus at Woodend Visitor Information Centre, High Street, Woodend, on Tuesday, June 19 from 10am-4pm. Information on Small Business Victoria’s programs and services, as well as tools and tips to help you start or grow your business, will be available.
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for the 2018-19 Macedon Ranges Art Trail. Visual artists from hobbyists to accomplished professionals are welcome to join the independent non-profit program, which promotes the local artistic community all year round. MRAT was formed in 2012 and also benefits art groups, galleries and businesses supporting the arts with an annual brochure, online exposure and exhibitions. ■ Nadine, 0439 399 838 or email nhartnet@bigpond.net.au
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Nelson Alexander: 9379 1313 Auction: June 24 at 12.30pm
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View the sunrise and city lights at night from the balcony at this residence, perched on a terraced block of about 1050 square metres. It’s a stylish affair, with rich floorboards laid all through, timber blinds or lacy sheers at windows, and pearl-grey and lilac walls. A study is to the left of entry, then steps head up to a fitted bedroom and large laundry. Double doors open to the main bedroom with walk-in robe and dual-basin en suite. Two fitted bedrooms share a rear hallway with main bathroom and powder room. The living hub, with french doors to the balcony, incorporates the large kitchen with stacks of white cupboards, charcoal granite benches and appliances with Asko and Ilve tags. Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, alarm, motorised security shutters, under-house storage and internally accessed double garage add to the amenity. Opposite parklands.
There’s so much room on this block of about 3210 square metres it has two-lot subdivision potential, STCA, but also offers a chance to drop in a swimming pool, plant vegies and fruit trees or just let the kids and pets roam free. It’s within an amble of the town pool, tennis courts, footy oval and playground, as well as close to schools. The house has a generous entry hall and a lounge-dining room with elegantly dressed windows and a fireplace. The as-new kitchen has plenty of white cupboards, charcoal benches, and dishwasher and electric stainless-steel cooking appliances. The three fitted bedrooms include the main with an en suite with marble-effect tiling and space-saver vanity. The block is securely fenced and there’s a Colorbond double garage.
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Just nine kilometres from Woodend and with pleasing rural vistas toward Mt Macedon, this “home with a white picket fence” has a school bus stop across the road. A carpeted living-dining room has a wood heater set in exposed-bricks. A cork-floored meals area adjoins the kitchen which has plenty of cupboards, a small brekkie bench and stainless-steel 900mm cooker. A study and three fitted bedrooms are along a hallway heading to the southern end, as are the laundry and updated main bathroom with heated towel rail. The spacious main bedroom has a walk-in robe and a modern en suite. A verandah on three sides allows sun-chasing when relaxing. Included are two Daikin split-systems, a 2.5kW solar system with 5kW inverter, about 50,000 litres of rain water storage, a double carport, woodshed, chicken coop and a double garage/workshop.
On offer for the first time, this prized family house on about 575 square metres will have first-time buyers and investors taking note. Close to schools, shops and sporting facilities and within easy reach of Calder Freeway, the house has three grey-carpeted fitted bedrooms. The main bedroom, towards the back, has a walk-in robe and a recently revamped fully tiled en suite with dual hand basins atop an appealing timber-look vanity, plus a spa. An expansive carpeted family room and a tiled meals zone adjoins the kitchen, which has heaps of pale timber-look cupboards, charcoal benches and splashback tiles, plus all the mod-cons. Entertainers will love the massive gabled pergola, while the yard has a cubby house and tropical plantings. The drive-through garage is set up as a salon, and there’s a gated carport. Ducted heating and cooling and a water tank are included.
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Recently snazzed up with new taupe carpet, light wall paint and pearl-grey roller blinds, this brick veneer, on a corner block of about 1585 square metres, has plenty of family appeal. Entertainers will love it, too, for its great outdoor areas. So will tinkerers for its tri-zone man cave/ workshop, and those who want bounty from vegie gardens and fruit trees will dig it. Kids will appreciate the big lawn area for kicking around a footy or a bash on the bat. It’s really an all-rounder. Beyond a horseshoe driveway and under a verandah, entry is to a small foyer tiled in patterned grey, the same as elsewhere.
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To the right, a spacious carpeted lounge room links with a tiled meals zone with a wood heater. This cosy addition has ducted heat exchange all through, while a split-system does its bit year round. The kitchen, with new white cabinetry, has a corner pantry, a brekkie bar for four, mottled-green laminate benchtops, white splashback tiles and stainless-steel underbench oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. To the foyer’s left, along a carpeted hallway, are two large fitted bedrooms, a powder room arrangement, the main bathroom and a European laundry.
At hall’s end comes an L-shaped kids’ playroom with a split-system and TV point, as well as a door to the rear pergola. Next door is another large fitted bedroom. Zoned at the opposite end of the house, the main bedroom has a door to the pergola, a walk-in robe and a compact en suite. That covered pergola, shaded by a muscatel grapevine in summer, is big enough for all the gang. It looks out to dense plantings, as well as a high pittosporum hedge that creates privacy and stylish space definition. A pathway from here, heading past a
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Woodend 106 Boundary Road (Cnr Mount Macedon Road) Country Living on 4 Acres with a Winter Creek In a park like setting at the foothills of Mount Macedon and only minutes to the Woodend village, this most delightful two storey, five/six bedroom weatherboard home and separate one bedroom self-contained cottage takes advantage of country living at its best. The main residence is set over two levels comprising a very inviting front verandah overlooking an ornamental dam, main living room with cosy solid fuel heater and cathedral ceiling, formal dining room and kitchen/meals area with access to the undercover deck which is tranquil and flooded with morning light. The cottage has a kitchenette, bathroom, living area and bedroom ideal as a teenage retreat, dependent relative or for some extra income.
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Price $1,185,000 View Saturday 9 June 11-11.30am or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
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Glorieux – on a Superb 29 Ha (71 Acres) A meandering seasonal creek, large ornamental dam and a beautifully positioned sustainable craftsman built pavilion style residence offers lifestyle and privacy in abundance. Built in 2016, the home features 5 bedrooms plus study, 2 bathrooms, 3 spacious living zones, polished concrete floors, high ceilings and double glazing throughout. Separate garage/workshop, studio/gym and a complete solar off grid energy system. Good shedding, fencing and water storage. Architectural simplicity with impressive subtle style features.
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Price $2,150,000 View By appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
4A Corinella Road Woodend “Maella House� This well-designed, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is sure to turn heads thanks to its superb location, landscaped yard and spacious living. Ideal for professionals or those down-sizing, the home has been built by a renowned local bespoke builder in September 2017. Central gas heating, double glazed windows, ceiling fans and a reverse cycle air conditioner keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer. It is also fully insulated and boasts solar hot water. Outside, the property features an electric gate, carport (off street parking for 3 cars), delightful sitting area and grassed lawn, the front yard also featuring mature English box hedging. With all local amenities including shops and train station within walking distance, this house is perfectly placed for any buyer.
AUCTION Saturday 30th June at 2.00pm (Unless Sold Prior) VIEW Thursday 5.00-5.30pm & Saturday 11.00-11.30am | PRICE $840,000-$920,000 Helen Sankey 0438 563 519
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Lions lose players, but keep putting wins on the board An undermanned Sunbury Lions returned to the court after two weeks off and pulled off a bonus win in the Ballarat Netball League. After interleague commitments and a bye, the Lions didn’t have a chance to ease back into things, facing North Ballarat City in a grand final rematch. While the Lions entered the match on top of the ladder and undefeated, coach Adam Boldiston was unsure how they would go with Victorian Netball League commitments having an impact on player availability. Four players from the side’s B-grade side came up and played in the A-grade side. Boldiston was also concerned how the team
would go after two weeks off, with the side having a habit of coming back rusty after a break. He shouldn’t have worried, with the Lions gaining an early lead and able to hold onto it all day. The Lions led by four goals at the first break and that ended up being the final margin, with the Lions winning 48-44. Amanda Cusack, who came up from the B-grade side, was best on court shooting 43 goals from 50 attempts for the Lions. Ruth Smith and Ashleigh Hardy also had strong games. Boldiston said while it was disappointing not to have both sides at full strength in such a big
game, he did see a bright side to it. “It’s a little bit disappointing,” he said. “We’re not showing our hand and what we’re capable of as we don’t have our actual line-up. That could be a bonus come finals time. “There will be one or two B-graders who can gain some respect.” Sitting 5-0, Boldiston said they were happy with how their season had gone so far, having been tested in a couple of games and having played some really good patches. “We’ve been building on the connections and we’ve had to rotate B-graders through due to VNL. “It’s been quite frustrating, but also an
opportunity for others.” The Lions next phase of the season will test them, as they face a lot of the other sides in the top six, or on the edge. Boldiston said one area which is starting to improve is the attacking half, which is a new-look combination this season. He said goalers Ruth Smith and Tarnee Adams were both starting to gel together. Boldiston is also hopeful of having Kate Fletcher a bit more in the next few weeks, with the midcourter restricted to just one game this season. Tara Murray
Cats clear out on top By Tara Murray Macedon enters the Queen’s Birthday weekend bye undefeated and on top of the Riddell Netball Football League ladder. The Cats faced one of their toughest tests on Saturday against Romsey, and passed with flying colours. They went into the match without Caitlyn Alifraco and Tayissa Coppinger, while Chloe Wilson and Janelle Birch were on restrictions, all due to Victorian Netball League commitments. Despite this, the Cats built up a nine goal lead at the last break. The Redbacks threw their line-up around in the final quarter and got on a run to reduce the margin to five goals. The Cats steadied, winning 38-32. Cats’ coach Ciara Stewart said she was thrilled to come away with the win. “Everything aside, we were missing Ty and Caitlyn and Janelle and Chloe were on restrictions. “We didn’t have a full side, so we were really happy to put out that game. “In the end we were more versatile and had more options.” Stewart said B-graders Karyn Szulc and Ashlee Coxhell didn’t look out of place. Chloe Wilson shot 20 goals in three quarters of netball. In another good sign, Chelsea Kemp returned from injury. Stewart confirmed that last year’s joint Ryan medallist Amy Carroll wouldn’t play again this season. Carroll decided to give away playing in the competition. Stewart said they were still unsure how they would cover the loss. “We can pull Ash up when we need her,” she said. “She’s more than capable and we’ve played a lot together at Parkville. “We’re still not sure if we want to sacrifice the B-grade side.” The win leaves the Cats six points clear on top of the ladder. Stewart said they couldn’t have asked for much more. “We’re doing all the things we have wanted to do,” she said. “We’re trying things and playing B-graders. We were happy to do that and possibly sacrifice a result. “I’m really happy to be sitting undefeated and we’re yet to have our full side this year.” The rest of the round pulled out some surprise results. Rupertswood and Wallan had to settle for a 34-all draw. In a thriller of a game, the Sharks came from two goals down at three-quarter time to level the score. Rockbank shocked Diggers Rest, winning 39-31, while it was a one-sided affair for Riddell against Melton Centrals, winning 55-32. Woodend-Hesket got its second win of the season, defeating Broadford 40-32.
Andrew Duhau was one of Sunbury’s best on Saturday. (Picture credit)
Sunbury loss a wake-up call Sunbury Lions suffered a shock first loss in the Ballarat Football League. After two weekends without a game, the Lions failed to fire as they returned to the field against North Ballarat City. Making the trek up the highway to Ballarat for the first time this season, the Lions led at quarter-time by four points, but that’s when it all started to go wrong. The Lions were held goalless in the second quarter and trailed by 31 points at half-time. The lead was extended in the third quarter, with North Ballarat City well and truly in control. North Ballarat capped off the win with a four goal to two last quarter, winning 14.9 (91)-6.10 (46). William Young was best on ground, kicking eight goals and outscoring the Lions on his own. For the Lions, Ben Guthrie was the only multiple goalkicker with two goals. His brother Josh Guthrie was named the Lions’ best, alongside Andrew Duhau and Lachlan Bramble. The loss is the Lions first after winning their opening four matches. The result sees them slip from first to third – one of four teams sitting on 20 points. In other results, Bacchus Marsh smashed Ballarat, Melton was too good for Redan, Sebastopol shocked Darley and Melton South remains win-less after losing to Lake Wendouree. The Lions this week face Sebastopol, back at Clarke Oval. The Lions women’s side lost to Burnside Heights 7.10 (52)-3.9 (27) in the Essendon District Football League women’s competition. Chelsea Kemp returned from injury on Saturday.
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Sean’s triumph over adversity By Tara Murray Senior sporting debuts are always special, but it was an even more memorable occasion for Rupertswood’s Sean Crawford. Crawford, who played his junior football at the Sharks, was one of two debutants in the Sharks big win over Rockbank two weeks ago. He was again named in the team to play against Wallan on Saturday. A senior debut was the last thing on Crawford’s mind two years ago – in February 2016, he was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin’s lymphoma. While he wasn’t able to play most of the matches that year, he was at nearly every training session and took on match day roles. He played in a third straight under-18 premiership with the Sharks that year while undergoing treatment. Weeks later, doctors gave Crawford the all clear.
At the time, Crawford told Star Weekly he was looking forward to trying to make his way through the ranks at the Sharks. Last week he said he was surprised to make his senior debut so soon. “I got a message from one of the leadership group [saying I was selected] on the Thursday night, as I couldn’t stay for the selection dinner,” he said. “It was a big shock. “We normally split off into the seniors, reserves and under-18s at training and I wasn’t training with the seniors. “It was really fun and a great experience with the senior players. I’m really proud and happy to play with the senior boys, I didn’t think it would be so soon.” Crawford, who played down back in the win against Rockbank said he thought he played alright. The debut came after a frustrating 2017
which was ruined by an ankle injury. “I did a lot of work after the 18s final and did a full pre-season getting back into the things,” Crawford said. “It was pretty frustrating, as I’d done the whole pre-season and right before round one, I hurt my ankle at training. I kept trying to come back.” Sharks coach Nick Ash said they had no option but to select Crawford in the senior team. “He put in the hard yards over the pre-season,” he said. “He started to build up a good group of games in the reserves. It got to the stage we couldn’t not pick him.” Ash said the moment wasn’t just a big one for Crawford, but one for the club as well. “It was massive and a really good jumper presentation. It’s not only about football, but the celebration of life. You can come back from adversity.”
Sean Crawford made a special debut in round six. (John Cicero Photography)
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Lancefield Tigers find the going tough The scoreboard counts for little for Lancefield this Riddell District Football League season. The Tigers decided in the off season to strip everything back and start from scratch, which meant that on field things could get ugly. The Tigers have won just one match so far, but coach Chris Collins said they were heading in the right direction. “The losses on the scoreboard have been brutal,” he said. “We’ve got a different perspective from inside the club. We’re realistic and know that we won’t challenge a lot of sides. “We’ve got our own things we’ve been focusing on.” Collins said so far they had been happy with the direction the club was now heading in. He said getting the ‘local feel’ back to the club was important and they had managed 24 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 5, 2018
to do that with a good mix of players with the average age in their early 20s. “We wanted to restore the culture to where it should be,” Collins said. “We stripped it back to the bare bones and started again. No one is getting paid. “Now it’s about moving forward and building, and hopefully build a strong club for the future.” Collins said limited player numbers and injuries had affected their on-field performance. On Saturday, the Tigers had a tough day against Melton Centrals. Centrals, led by Dylan Weir with 19 goals, won easily, 29.17 (191)-3.8 (26). Joel Badger kicked two goals, while Brad Wight was the Tigers’ best. Collins said he was happy with half of the game. “You’re never happy to get done by that score,” he said.
“We have different targets and we were happy with that for the first half of the game. “The second half was pretty disappointing and we had a good chat after the game. “We’ll mix things up at training and keep the season alive in terms of it being enjoyable and fun, which the season has been so far.” In other results, Wallan remains the only undefeated team after beating Rupertswood, 8.12 (60)-7.11 (53). Woodend-Hesket cemented its spot in the top four, with a 24.21 (165)-2.4 (16) win, Riddell smashed Sunbury Kangaroos 18.16 (124)-2.5 (17), Macedon defeated Romsey 13.14 (92)-5.7 (37) and Diggers Rest beat Rockbank, 30.29 (209)-2.2 (14). All teams have this weekend off for the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Tara Murray
Wallan remains the only undefeated team after seven rounds in the Riddell District Football League – knocking off Rupertswood by seven points at the weekend. The Magpies jumped out of the blocks with the only three goals in the first quarter and it proved to be a match-winning lead. The Sharks got back to within two goals at the main break and the difference was 11 points at three-quarter time. Despite the Sharks having seven scoring shots to three in the final quarter, the gap proved too big, with the Magpies winning 8.12 (60)-7.11 (53). Jake Layley and Sam Rexhepi kicked two goals apiece for the Magpies, while Luke Cannon and Dylan Featon were the multiple goalscorers for the Sharks. Brenton Cox was named the Magpies best, with Brett Chambers leading from the front for the Sharks. The win leaves the Magpies a game clear on top of the ladder, heading into the Queen’s Birthday bye. Rupertswood remains in second spot, a game clear of Macedon and Woodend-Hesket. The under-19.5s game between the two sides was called off earlier in the day when Wallan’s Liam Birch collapsed on field and had to be revived. Birch was taken to hospital. On their Facebook page, Wallan officials said Birch was recovering and is expected to have tests in the coming days. The Facebook post praised spectators and officials from both clubs for their handling of the situation. The Sharks are set to receive a boost after the break, with former East Keilor coach Nick Grigg set to join the club. Grigg, a noted goalkicker, will add further firepower up forward for the Sharks. Grigg’s first clearance was denied, but Star Weekly has been told his second clearance has been approved. Other winners were Melton Centrals, Woodend-Hesket, Riddell, Macedon and Rockbank. There are no games this weekend due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Tara Murray
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United tick another box to stay with ladder leaders Sunbury United got a much-needed win against Fawkner as they look to stay with the top sides in FFV state league 3 north-west. Having gone win-loss their past four games, United was keen to add another win to the tally before the Queen’s Birthday bye weekend. And it did it in a game which had everything. United scored three goals in the last 15 minutes to seal a 4-2 win. United director Daniel Moore said it was an important game for them to get the points. “There was two send-offs, some penalties and goals,” he said. “The first half, the boys were fantastic and we should have scored three or four goals.
“They closed up shop and made us work for it. Towards the end it was a goal feast. “Both teams were down to 10 men and even when our boys conceded the two goals, the heads didn’t drop. “There was confidence.” Moore said the confidence and self belief shone through late with Jayden Mercieca scoring twice and substitute Joseph Tardio also finding the back of the net. Djafari Mwarabu was United’s goalscorer in the first half. Moore said the most pleasing thing about the last two goals was the teamwork that was in place to get the rewards.
“They were really team goals. There was a succession of passes and some good signs for the team.” The win keeps United sitting fifth after nine matches, just one point behind second-placed Upfield. They’ve played one less match than Upfield and fourth-placed Sebastopol Vikings. “After we lost last week and if we had have lost again, we could have slipped to as low as eighth,” Moore said. “We wanted to keep in touch with the top four sides.” As well as getting the win, the club celebrated the success of former junior
Jamie Maclaren, who was selected as part of Australia’s World Cup side to play in Russia later this month. Maclaren was originally cut from the squad, but earned a late reprieve to the training camp.He did enough to seal a spot in the final squad. Moore said it was a special moment to see a former player reach the pinnacle of the sport. “We wish him all the best and we are rapt that he is there,” he said. “He has a connection from a while ago, but we still see him as part of the broader Sunbury community.” Tara Murray
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Gisborne and District Cricket Association players make up two thirds of the Central Highlands regional team of the year announced last week. Romsey skipper Ben Way was named captain of the side, with the all rounder making 820 runs for the season at an average of 91.11. Gisborne’s Darren Ward, Riddell’s Mick Allen and Matthew Livingstone, Woodend’s Warren Else, Bacchus Marsh’s James Lidgett and Madushanka Ekanayaka, and Sunbury’s Brad Hunter were also named in the team.
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East Sunbury had no trouble accounting for Burnside Heights on Saturday in Essendon District Football League division 2. The Thunder kicked eight goals in the first quarter and then continued on from there, winning 21.11 (137)-8.10 (58). Lucas Shaw kicked four goals in a best on ground performance. The Thunder sits on top, a game clear of Moonee Valley. The Thunder this week face the Northern Saints.
Sharon Plichta played game 350 on Sunday. (Shawn Smits)
By Tara Murray Sharon Plichta jokes she can’t stay away from the basketball court. She made her debut in the senior ranks as a teenager and on Sunday played her 350th game in the Sunbury Jets’ Big V state championship win against Southern Peninsula Sharks. Along the way there has been several club changes, individual awards, championships and even retirement. For the Jets veteran, getting to game 350 is a milestone. Plichta said playing it at Sunbury was even more special, having played most of her career outside her home town. “It’s taken a long time and I’ve had some really great moments and milestones, and made some great friends,” she said. “Back when I was a junior, Sunbury didn’t have a team in the league that I wanted to play in. “I really wanted to have many more years at Sunbury, the club is close to home. “Seeing the club back at this level is amazing.” Plichta said the friendships that she had made out of the game, along with the championships, were the highlights. “Some of my best friends I’ve met are through playing basketball at different clubs,” she said. “People I played with 10 to 15 years ago. I played against Chelsea [Burns] in the early
2000s and now I’m playing alongside her.” Plichta made her senior debut with Bulleen in 1995, in the then Continental Basketball Association. Joining the Boomers opened up the doors for her to become a training partner with Bulleen’s Women’s National Basketball League team. It was an experience she will always remember. “I wanted to focus on playing basketball coming out of school,” she said. “I was 17-18 … I suited up for a couple of games and didn’t play a lot. I did get to train alongside the likes of Michelle Timms.” As well as playing for the Boomers, Plichta spent time at Hume City Broncos and Waverley Falcons, before moving to the Werribee Devils in 2008. The move to the Devils, which were playing in Big V division 1 at the time, saw Plichta combine playing and coaching. It was one of her most successful periods of basketball, winning the division most valuable player, golden hands award and her first championship in 2009. “I was lucky to get the individual awards and am always grateful,” she said. “Personal goals are great, but winning championships top the cake.” After two years at Werribee, Plichta moved to Altona Gators as captain-coach where she led them to a championship, her second in as
many years. She spent three years at the club, before taking a year off with the birth of her first child. Plichta played one last season with the Devils before retiring to focus on her young family. That was until a phone call from Sunbury Jets’ youth league women’s coach Andrew Seidel. Once back at the club, Plichta soon got the playing bug. “I wasn’t doing anything and I put my hand up to help coach. “The senior women were training at the same time, I had a conversation with [coach] Kennedy [Kereama] and got back training with them and it went from there.” The decision resulted in a third championship as the Jets went through the division 1 season undefeated. Plichta then had the 2017 season off having her second daughter, but stayed involved as an assistant coach with the women’s side that claimed the state championship title. It left Plichta with a decision, did she want to make one last comeback? “I spoke to a few people, including my husband, and they told me to go for it. I wanted another championship and game 350.” While family will be her main focus, Plichta said she would look at more coaching opportunities in the next few years.
NRL Vic
Sunbury United Tigers continue to push up the NRL Vic first grade ladder. After a slow start to the season, the Tigers have found some form and started putting wins on the board. On Saturday they had a 44-20 win against the Casey Warriors. The win moves the Tigers to second with five straight wins. The Tigers have this weekend off with the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Bendigo FL
Gisborne made it two wins in a row with a massive victory against Castlemaine in the Bendigo Football League. The Bulldogs had 45 scoring shots in the 26.19 (175)-5.5 (35) win. Matt Goodyear was named best on ground. Kyneton also had a good win, defeating Maryborough 14.15 (99)-8.6 (54).
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New Commodore hits the road By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring
MODEL RANGE Liftback
For close on 40 years, the Holden Commodore, together with sibling Calais, were large sedans and station wagons capable of carting a family and its gear over long distances in comfort, while making good time. So now, how does the European-sourced, Australian-revised, replacement compare with the traditional Aussie-built icon? What better way to find out than by taking a family trip from the Gold Coast to Sydney and back? We were blessed with a Commodore RS-V V6 AWD Liftback for our big trip.
LT 2.0-litre turbo $33,690 Calais 2.0-litre turbo $40,990 Calais-V V6 AWD $51,990 RS 2.0-litre turbo $37,290 RS V6 AWD $40,790 RS-V V6 AWD $46,990 VXR V6 AWD $55,990
Driving
Styling
Commodore offers a range of restrained decorative treatments to the sleek, yet substantial, European sports body kit with rear lip spoiler and 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside, it’s much the same with soft-touch surroundings, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with paddles, alloy pedals, leather-appointed trim, heated sports front seats, ambient lighting and DAB+ digital radio.
Infotainment
Holden, was an early adapter of in-car infotainment with its MyLink system. New Commodore has an eight-inch high-resolution colour touchscreen display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto phone projection, plus full iPod integration, including Siri, have kept up with trends. However, the satellite navigation system is lagging behind information on the upgrading of the Pacific Highway.
Australian market in two and all-wheel drive with petrol, turbo-petrol or diesel power. Our test Commodore RS-V was powered by a 3.6-litre V6 petrol engine mated with a new nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Powertrains
Safety
Based on the German-made Opel Insignia, the new Holden Commodore comes to the
The new Holden Commodore has taken on a more European look.
Auto emergency braking had the windscreen head-up display lighting up and beeping with
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a warning of another vehicle too close in front, while lane keeping assist gently corrected the steering on any sign of wandering. The 360-degree/surround-view cameras were a bonus when parking in tight spots, as was rear cross-traffic alert on reversing out from between obstacles. Finally, the seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty will outlast many a trip up and down the Australian east coast.
The Australian Commodore and Calais package is down to Holden engineers covering more than 200,000 kilometres of testing the drivetrain and suspension on Australian roads and at the Lang Lang proving ground. Pushing the dash-mounted engine start/stop button unleashes 235 kW and 381 Nm with a note rising to a rorty crescendo. Performance off the mark was all-but instantaneous, while overtaking, even on narrow roads was quick and easy. Official combined urban/highway fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres on regular 91 RON unleaded, which compares with 10.2 (town) and 7.6 (highway) respectively for the test vehicle. The big boot, 490 litres takes two big suitcases, plus the smaller luggage with room to spare. Comfort for the average height is good but could be challenging for a taller person.
Summing up
The Commodore RS-V shows the way with automotive technology for less than $50,000. European rivals with the same specs would be priced well above. Pity about the sat nav.
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