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Hugo’s in top sheep-shape Meet Hugo – Salesian College’s grand champion sheep. The Sunbury school’s agriculture students recently competed at the Holbrook Sheep and Wool show in New South Wales, where Hugo was named Grand Champion Sheep of the show. The students also collected various ribbons from the event, which was attended by more than 150 secondary school students from southern NSW and Victoria, as well as stud sheep breeders. The three-day competition featured an inter-school sheep competition, as well as open sheep and fleece competitions. Salesian College principal Mark Brockhus said students had the chance to learn about judging sheep and fleeces, how to handle sheep in the show ring, and had the opportunity to participate in a working sheep dog demonstration. “For many of our students, the agricultural studies program is one of the highlights of Salesian College Sunbury,” he said. “It broadens their experiences through enjoyable hands-on learning and activities, practical approaches, as well as developing their research and problem-solving skills. “Caring for livestock demands responsibility and commitment.” YEAR 10 STUDENTS MICHELLE AND JOSHUA WITH HUGO
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Sunbury all-day parks cut By Laura Michell All-day parks in Macedon and Barkly streets in Sunbury will be restricted to two hours as part of a new traffic plan for the town centre. The plan, which was adopted by Hume council last Monday, includes more than $226,500 of works to improve traffic, parking and pedestrian safety in the town centre. It was compiled following a survey of residents, businesses and traders last year and a public meeting in January. The plan stated that three unrestricted parking bays in the Macedon Street service road in front of Sunbury Community Health
should be reduced to two-hour parking to free up spaces for visitors to the health centre. A parking survey found the unrestricted bays have a high occupancy rate between 10am and 4pm, with most motorists staying longer than three hours. The plan also recommendeds that five unrestricted parking spaces in the Barkly Street off-street carpark be restricted to two hours to stop train commuters from using the spaces. As part of the plan, the council will ask VicRoads to contribute to the cost of installing traffic lights at the intersection of Macedon and Barkly streets.
A report to council said traffic volumes in Evans Street were higher than those in Barkly Street because motorists found it difficult to turn right from Barkly Street into Macedon Street at the existing uncontrolled T-intersection. “Therefore, motorists wishing to turn right into Macedon Street tend to favour Evans Street where they can turn at the roundabout,” the report stated. The intersection has been the site of three recorded crashes in the past five years. It is estimated it would cost $1.2 million to install traffic lights at the intersection. Cr Jack Medcraft said the lights were essential.
“I know someone who was involved in an accident there. It is a shocking intersection,” he said. Other works include installing road humps in the Harris Scarfe carpark, a raised pedestrian crossing on Evans Street in front of Harris Scarfe and Foodworks and concrete islands on Evans Street in the vicinity of Sunbury Square Shopping Centre. “We are trying to solve the problems that we have [in the town centre],” Cr Medcraft said. “The council and the state government will be discussing a tiered carpark to ease the parking congestion. If we can get that built, it will make a difference.”
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High alert for sick kangaroos By Laura Michell Wildlife rescuers are urging people to be on the look out for kangaroos that appear “high” or drunk. Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network shared a video of a disorientated kangaroo on its Facebook page last week, urging the public to call its rescuers if they see kangaroos behaving in a similar manner. The network said the kangaroo was suffering
from phalaris poisoning, a fatal condition that is the result of kangaroos eating phalaris grass that grows along roadsides, in farm paddocks and along waterways. Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network vice president Karl Dawson said phalaris was a native grass that was only toxic at certain times of the year. He said it appeared to only affect kangaroos in certain regions. Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network rescuers have reported being called out
to help kangaroos in Sunbury and Bolinda in recent weeks. Other animal rescue groups have reported being called to affected kangaroos in Lancefield, and as far afield as Craigieburn and Epping. Kangaroos who eat the grass and are affected suffer from head tremors, a loss of co-ordination and collapse. The condition causes them to appear disorientated like they are drunk or “high”, and gives them the ability to jump higher than usual.
Mr Dawson said he had been called out to about six cases of phalaris poisoning. He said there was no known cure. “So far the ‘treatment’ has unfortunately been euthanasia,” Mr Dawson said. The wildlife network has sent the bodies of the kangaroos it has been called out to for testing in the hope that a cure can be discovered. Anyone who notices a disorientated kangaroo is asked to contact wildlife rescuers on 1300 094 535.
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Award eight years in the making After eight years of hard work, Sunbury’s Jarrod Bell has earned the highest Scout award available to a young person – the Baden Powell Award. Mr Bell, who is part of the 1st Sunbury Scouts group, received the award last weekend, recognising his dedication to the Scouts and his community. He is only the second Sunbury-based Scout to receive the award, with the last one handed out in 1997. To achieve the award, Mr Bell had to earn six badges, which required him to volunteer in the community, complete a course to foster
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Macedon Ranges council needs to improve the condition of sealed roads, increase its roadside slashing and better plan for population growth, according to a new community satisfaction survey. The survey, which was conducted on behalf of councils across Victoria, measures the community’s satisfaction with the council’s performance. About 400 residents were asked to take part in the survey throughout February and March. The council scored 56 for its overall performance, which is the same result as 2017. However, the score is lower than the state average of 59. The survey found that east ward residents aged between 50 to 64 were the least satisfied with the council’s performance, while south ward residents were the happiest. The condition of sealed local roads was named as the top area that the council could improve on. The council scored 48, which is higher than the large rural shire average of 45 but lower than the Victorian average of 53. Managing population growth and better roadside slashing were named as high priority areas, however many felt the council was under-performing in those areas, scoring 47 and 45 respectively. Customer service was revealed as the council’s top performing area, with a score of 70. “Every year we look at what our community is telling us through these survey results and we look to where we can improve in delivering services,” acting chief executive Dale Thornton said.
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Twelve young people from across the Macedon Ranges have helped create the council’s new youth strategy. The residents, aged 16 to 21, worked with council officers to develop the draft strategy, which will guide council’s youth services in coming years. Known as Elevate, the strategy is aimed at focusing on the voices and desires of young people in the community. The young residents who helped develop the strategy conducted a number of consultation sessions with their peers before finalising the plan. Mayor Jennifer Anderson said Elevate outlined how the council would work with
young people, parents, schools, workplaces and service providers to improve the health and wellbeing of young people in the Macedon Ranges. “Close to 1000 people shared their experiences through a range of activities, and all were facilitated by young people,” she said. “This has been a unique partnership between council and young community members … we’re so proud of the work of our young co-designers in putting this strategy together.” The draft strategy is out for community consultation until July 29. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay Laura Michell
Macedon Ranges council has launched a survey to improve its community engagement. Council and customer service manager Stephen Mahon said the council had launched social media channels, made its website mobile-friendly, and created email editions of its newsletter but knew there was more it could do. The survey is available at www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/ yoursay until July 31. Participants can win an Apple Watch.
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AFL commits to sports precinct By Laura Michell AFL Victoria has vowed to commit $100,000 to help develop the Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Precinct in New Gisborne. The sports fields project, which was developed by the council last year, involves the construction of a new oval complex, associated buildings and recreational facilities on land at the corner of Barringo and Hamilton roads. The project is expected to cost $14.2 million, with the council committing $4.7 million. Macedon Ranges mayor Jennifer Anderson said the AFL Victoria money was the first
external funding commitment for the project. “This fantastic commitment will help council and our community in our advocacy to federal and state governments and other sporting organisations for funding,” she said. “It’s great to see that the AFL shares our excitement about this project because we need broad support to be able to deliver it and the great benefits it will bring to the region.” The proposed first stage of the project will include a synthetic grass oval, providing all-year-round access for football, cricket and soccer clubs. The sports field will be built alongside the
Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub, which will provide indoor sports courts. AFL Victoria chief executive Steven Reaper said the AFL provided AFL Victoria with funding to help councils and clubs develop well-located, accessible and welcoming football facilities. “The New Gisborne Regional Sports Fields is listed as a key priority project in both the AFL Goldfields and AFL Central Victorian Regional Facilities strategies that were recently completed,” he said. “This project connects strongly to two of our priorities, namely to plan and develop new facilities in key growth areas
across the state, along with ensuring facilities are catering for the diversity of participants, particularly female participants.” Meanwhile, the council has called on the state government to help it fund three sport and recreation projects across the shire. The council has asked the government to provide $500,000 for the development of female-friendly changerooms at Gardiner Reserve in Gisborne as part of its Female Friendly Facilities Funding Program. The council also wants the government to provide $170,000 for practice nets at Woodend and Macedon cricket clubs.
Service with a smile A long-serving Kyneton Toyota Sports and Aquatic Centre employee with a passion for people has been recognised at the annual Aquatics and Recreation Industry Awards. Anita Wilson, who has worked at KTSAC since 2002, received Aquatics and Recreation Victoria’s Excellence in Customer Service Award. The award recognises Ms Wilson’s outstanding achievement and dedication to the aquatics industry. Macedon Ranges council community wellbeing director Karen Stevens said Ms Wilson always displayed outstanding customer service. “Anita strives to create a culture of outstanding customer service at KTSAC and she leads by example,” she said. “Listening to staff and clients, empathising with their concerns, and having the skills to
solve problems are a few of the ways Anita works with the staff team, and also with the community. “Winning this prestigious award highlights the professionalism and quality of service that council staff offer, and it’s great to have that acknowledged.” This is the fifth time a KTSAC staff member has been recognised at the Aquatics and Recreation Industry Awards. Laura Michell
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Share your thoughts on Elevate - our new draft Youth Strategy It’s been designed by young people for young people, it’s Elevate – our new draft Youth Strategy, that outlines how we will support young people in the shire over the next ten years.
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Events Get involved in NAIDOC Week Discover the stories and songs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities during NAIDOC week celebrations on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 July. Events include dance, film and conversations about Dja Dja Wurrung history and culture. Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/NAIDOC or call 5422 0333
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Making a meal of it Woodend Neighbourhood House is getting ready to put on a feast. The organisation will be hosting a community lunch at the Woodend RSL on July 20, in a bid to bring people together. The neighbourhood house has been running the lunches for the past three years. Woodend Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Angela Van Dam said the aim of the community lunches was to help people make new friends. “It’s a fun way to meet new people. We know that food is an icebreaker,� she said. “There are all these people sitting at home during the day, who are looking for the opportunity to get out of the house and do something, and we think this a great
way to help people make new friends.� Ms Van Dam said the lunches usually attract close to 80 people from across the community. “We want to get the message out there that it is not just an old people’s welfare lunch. It’s for people from all walks of life,� she said. The lunches are prepared by the neighbourhood house’s chef, with the help of 12 volunteers. It costs $5 and Ms Van Dam said anyone who is “strapped for cash� should come along anyway because someone always pays it forward. The lunch is on from noon-2pm. To book, phone 5427 1845. Laura Michell
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By Laura Michell At 15 years of age, Jack Fisher is too young to get his driver’s licence – but, he isn’t too young to fly a plane on his own. The Sunbury teen recently completed his first solo flight in a Topaz light sports aircraft. Jack began flying lessons when he was 14, spending his weekends at Riddells Creek Airfield’s Airsports Flying School. Flight instructor Joshua Kamal said it was impressive that Jack had completed his first solo flight at just 15. “It is quite unusual. Usually, you are 16 or 17 before you do your first solo flight,” Mr Kamal
said. “It is incredible that he can’t drive a car yet but he can fly a plane. “I have always been impressed with Jack’s calm, relaxed demeanor and more importantly, his attention to my instruction and ability to perform the skills I have been teaching him.” Jack, who dreams of becoming a commercial pilot, said he has wanted to fly for as long as he can remember. “My inspiration came during a family holiday at the NASA space centre in Florida, where I spent a lot of time on their flight simulators pretending to land the space shuttle,” he said. Jack said his favourite thing about flying was the sense of freedom it provides.
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Works to improve safety on the Melbourne-Lancefield Road have paused for winter. VicRoads crews have been working at two sites – from Monegeetta to Romsey and Romsey to Lancefield – since January as part of works on an 11-kilometre stretch of the road. Crews have been widening and sealing road shoulders and constructing four new overtaking lanes. Future works will include installing flexible safety barriers along the centreline and left-hand side of the road to prevent head-on and run-off-road crashes. During excavation work earlier this year, engineers discovered the road was in a poorer condition than expected, requiring extra remediation to ensure a durable road surface. VicRoads said the unanticipated work, combined with the wet and wintry conditions, led to the decision to pause the works until September. VicRoads safe system infrastructure program director Bryan Sherritt said the safety works were now expected to be completed by December. “Pausing the project during the winter months is the most effective way to ensure a high quality of works and minimal disruption to road users,” he said. “Traffic management will also be in place through the suspension period, including raising the speed limit to 80km/h at each worksite.”
“Being able to soar through the sky with full control and admiring the views makes me feel like I’m on top of the world,” he said. “The hardest thing was learning how to land, since there are so many things that you need to focus on when approaching the runway. “[After my solo flight] I was so elated. I felt like I couldn’t feel my legs after landing.” Jack’s father, Ray, said he was emotional and nervous watching his son take to the sky on his own for the first time. “The whole family was so proud to see Jack achieve his dream of flying solo. It’s a credit to the instructors on how well they had prepared him,” he said.
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Indented parking bays will be created in two of Sunbury’s narrowest streets as part of Hume council’s 2018-19 budget. Councillors adopted the budget last Monday, after adding $100,000 to the annual Indented Parking on Narrow Street Program, bringing its total funding to $500,000 for 2018-19. As part of the program, Sunbury’s Grey and McGeorge courts will have indented parking bays created on nature strips at a cost of $22,000 and $34,000 respectively. The council launched the Indented Parking on Narrow Street Program in 2016, after years of complaints by residents who have copped fines for parking on nature strips in streets that are too narrow for two cars to park. The budget also includes $5.66 million to continue building the $19 million global learning centre in Sunbury, as well as another $1.32 million to build the centre’s carpark. The council also allocated $4.12 million towards the master plan for Sunbury’s John McMahon Reserve, and $400,000 to start work on the $1 million redevelopment of Galaxyland Regional Playspace. Money will also be spent on a pavilion at Eric Boardman Memorial Reserve, as part of an $18 million plan to build and upgrade sporting pavilions over four years. However, the Sunbury Lions Football Netball Club’s request for $120,000 to upgrade its netball court was not granted. The club made a submission to the budget last month, saying its current single court was inadequate. In a report to last Monday’s council meeting, council officers said the upgrade would not be funded in the budget but could be considered as part of its Outdoor Sports Plan in December.
The Woodend Community Bags group is donating $500 to a community project. The group has launched Bags of Ideas, an initiative under which community groups can apply for funding to help finance their projects. The $500 is surplus funds that have been raised by Woodend Community Bags since the group began selling its reusable fabric bags last year. Woodend Community Bags convener Sally Scanlan said the group started selling a few bags at the monthly Woodend Farmer’s Market to raise money to buy two new sewing machines and pay for supplies. “Sales have rocketed,” she said. “People even buy the bags for gifts and visitors to Woodend take them home as souvenirs. We’ve found ourselves in the fortunate position of having more funds than we need.” Anyone living in the 3442 postcode can apply for the funding by submitting 100 words about their project, or a 30-second video, to the community bags group. The group will choose the top three entries, before asking the community to vote on who should get the $500. Entries close on July 25 and the winner will be announced on August 17. Details: woodendnh.org.au/bagsofideas BRIAN THOMAS AND SALLY SCANLAN
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Did you know that gas isn’t as price competitive against electricity as it used to be? Kate Leslie, an energy and water analyst from not-for-profit Alternative Technology Association, reports that this is now a reality. “If you rely on gas for heating but you also have a reverse-cycle air-conditioner, think twice before flicking the switch on the gas appliance,” Ms Leslie says. “Using a reversecycle air-conditioner to heat your home could lower your bills.” Harvey Norman Electrical has Panasonic models of reverse-cycle air-conditioners that will not only save households energy but also support better health, via Panasonic’s nanoe-G air purification system. Simon Day, franchisee of Harvey Norman Electrical, says people are switching on in droves to Panasonic’s advances in the airconditioning and heating market. “As people are learning of the advantages electric heating has compared to gas, they’re coming in to find the right model for their home,” Mr Day says.
Good questions to ask prior to purchase: 1. Which air-conditioner best suits my home’s layout? Consider factors such as insulation, windows and number of rooms requiring heating or cooling.
“One of our popular models is the Panasonic 8.0kW Aero Series Econavi, which comes with the nanoe-G system.
This is a benefit for asthma, allergy or hay fever sufferers because it eliminates micro-organisms – actually removing 99 per cent of airborne bacteria, viruses and mould. And the nanoe-G system even works when the air-con is off. “And right now, customers get a bonus $200 EFTPOS card via redemption when a Panasonic model is purchased. Other Panasonic models are also available.” What else makes Panasonic a good choice for households? When Melbourne’s heat hits hard, a Panasonic reverse-cycle air-conditioner delivers clean, comfortable cooling. The Mild Dry Cooling feature, designed to maintain the level of air moisture in a room, reduces unwanted effects such as dry eyes, skin, mouth and throat. “This is especially useful,” explains Mr Day, “when the air-conditioner is left on overnight during sleep time.” Panasonic’s iAUTO-X technology automatically adjusts fan speed to room temperature, while Econavi sensors adjust cooling power for reduced energy usage. For more information, go to harveynorman.com.au
2. Is the air-conditioner’s kW size the right capacity? This could save heaps of money in the long run. 3. How does it rate on energy efficiency? 4. Will Harvey Norman install your system? Yes – a licensed technician is essential for safety.
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MY PLACE Michelle Hower has fond memories of growing up in Sunbury. So, when she started looking for somewhere to open a cafe, Sunbury immediately came to mind. She speaks with Laura Michell. What is your connection to Sunbury? My connection to Sunbury is my little shop – Mishie Madhatter Cafe at 103 Evans Arcade. I don’t live in the area any more but I lived in Sunbury when I was a little girl. How long have you had a business in Sunbury? I opened my shop just six weeks ago. What makes Sunbury a good place to run a small business? Sunbury is a great place to run a cafe because everyone in Sunbury loves their food. When I started looking to open my shop, Sunbury came up in my real estate searches and so I decided to come and have a look. It is a beautiful town. What do you like about Sunbury? The people here are so friendly! What, if anything, would you change about Sunbury? I think that Sunbury needs a lot more parking. The problem is that where my shop is located, there’s not much parking as I am in an alleyway. The main street is in front of me, but there aren’t many parking spaces out the front. (Joe Mastroianni)
Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I like to visit the park in Stawell Street and sit by the water fountain.
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Browse the stalls at the Rotary market at the Sunbury Village Green on Saturday, July 14, 9am-2pm. There will be handmade goods available for sale. New stall holders welcome. ■ 0425 711 192
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Discover the stories of women who returned from serving in World War I at the Kyneton Museum’s new exhibition, Women of Empire: Homecoming Homecoming. The exhibition opens on Friday, July 6 and runs until Sunday, September 16. The museum is at 67 Piper Street and is open Friday to Sunday, 11am-4pm. ■ www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/museum
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Artist Margaret Morgan will host a silk painting workshop at the Woodend Art Gallery on Sunday, July 8, 10am-3pm. Learn to use silk paint on stretched silk and Japanese Yupo paper. Cost $65-$75 plus materials. ■ 0409 193 369
Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden to bloom by taking part in a working bee on Saturday, July 7, from 10.30am. The garden is at the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla. Bring your own gloves and boots. ■ 9205 2306
imagination suggests at Sunbury library’s hands-on construction workshop at the Sunbury Youth and Library Centre, 51 Evans Street, on Wednesday, July 4, from 2-3pm. ■ 9356 6970
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Within two weeks of her first consultation with Sunbury Eye Surgeons, Margaret* was booked in for a procedure to tackle her poor vision, a result of cataract. After surgery, Margaret returned to the clinic for follow-up appointments, thrilled with how well the surgery went. “I was a bit nervous before the surgery, but was elated that everything went to plan and now my sight is perfect again,” she says. “I can now get on with my passion for knitting.” Sunbury Eye Surgeons is a private eye clinic that uses modern diagnostic procedures and equipment. It’s one of only a handful of eye surgeries in the greater Melbourne area that offers bulk-billed eye injections. Practice manager Rebecca Sacco says the team of surgeons at Sunbury Eye Surgeons is committed to eye health and want to make sure everyone can benefit from the gift of clear eye sight, no matter their financial situation. “The surgery has four highly qualified ophthalmic surgeons who specialise in cataract surgery, glaucoma, medical retina, paediatrics and oculoplastic specialties,” she says.
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The Sunbury surgeons offer local and affordable cataract surgery, medical retina procedures, a co-managed glaucoma program and paediatric “Using Glauconet, when you come in for a consultations, and oculoplastic and medical consultation, the surgeon looking after you will see retinal care. exactly the tests and procedures you have already “We also offer vision correction for those who had, so there’s no need to bring in a file or a bunch want to throw their glasses away,” Rebecca says. of numbers of former specialists, optometrists, Sunbury Eye Surgeons started in 2016 and has other surgeons or general practitioners.
The surgery performed nearly 400 eye surgeries in Sunbury last year.
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design and six products from some of Estee Lauder’s top selling lines including the number one seller, ANR Serum. It’s really great value … well, at least that’s what the ladies tell me.”
“We would like to grow with the community and are looking forward to seeing our beauty range expand over time,” Chris says.
As well as offering pharmacy services, the business, which has been in town for more than 25 years, also has a large homewares range which has recently doubled in size. Find designer candles, glassware, wall ornaments and all those little things that help make a house a home.
Terry White Sunbury is active on Facebook – there are opportunities to win online-only prizes if you like the Terry White Sunbury page.
“We are also the only store in Sunbury to stock Estee Lauder, Chanel, Clinique and Jurlique,” Chris says. “We have three fully-trained makeup artists in store and the fact that you can redeem the cost of your makeup application on products across the three prestige beauty brands making the application itself free, why would you go anywhere else to get your makeup done.”
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir finds an old favourite back with force Vietnamese tucker is pretty much the heart and soul of western suburbs food. Yet so deeply interwoven is it into all our lives, it’s a bit easy to take it for granted. Not that we don’t eat it regularly and even weekly. We do. But when it comes writing and posting about it, well not so much in recent times. So it gives me giddy pleasure to wax enthusiastically, passionately about Co Thu Quan. The original version of this eatery was tucked away in Little Saigon Market, becoming one of the victims of that institution’s sad, fiery demise. Now – after opening branches in Richmond and the CBD – they’re back! There have been changes. The original Co Thu Quan was all about snack-style street food. This new place, done out in dark wood and all abuzz with zippy, cheerful service, has a vastly expanded menu. Instead of light snacks there’s a plethora of noodles, salads, vermicelli, rice, soups and much, much more. And it’s all – or almost all – cheap, cheap, cheap. Think under $15. And while you can order pho here, there are so many other glittering, intriguing choices, it would be folly to do so. Here, by their many dozens, are dishes you’ll not find elsewhere in Footscray or the west.
CO THU QUAN Address: Shop 11-12, 10 Droop Street, Footscray Phone: 9689 1451 Hoi an chicken rice ($12) is a simple, light, refreshing and superbly enjoyable take on the universal chook/rice combo. There’s a lot more shredded chicken atop that rice than the photo suggests. Clear shrimp dumplings ($10) are wobbly parcels stuffed with shrimp and ground pork. They’re fun to eat, but a tad shy of the flavor explosions I was anticipating. Nat enjoys slurping on his water spinach crab noodles ($12). Immersed in its chicken broth and freshwater crab paste are rice noodles, pork and crab meatball, pork sausage, fried tofu, tomato, water spinach, congealed pork blood, topped with fried shallot and green onion; tamarind sauce on the side. For me, Vietnamese crab noodle soup is an uncharacteristically rash choice. It costs $27 – a ridiculous amount to pay for a single bowl of soup noodles. But I utterly adore it and have no regrets. Fresh crab of this quality is usually only consumed in communal settings, so I revel in my singular enjoyment of the chunky shellfish bits. But just as good is the hearty, delicious chook/crab soup in which the tapioca noodles, a single prawn and fresh mushrooms happily swim.
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We plan on spending much time in the rest of the year exploring Footscray Co Thu Quan and its exciting, inviting and extensive menu.
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Kennedy & Hunt: 5428 2544
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Built by the owners in 1991, Wirilda perches in the treetops, with outstanding views towards Melbourne and Mt Towrong. Its design is an example of less is more, with emphasis placed on magnificent garden vistas seen through big windows and from elevated decks. There are three bedrooms, one with deck access and the main with walk-in robe and provision for an en suite. A sitting room/office could be a fourth bedroom, while the bathroom is large and the toilet is separate. The well-designed kitchen and meals space opens to a deck, while the large lounge-dining room has 2.4-metre high windows and raised feature ceiling. The terraced gardens offer beautiful exploration and a barbecue spot under a peach tree is of note. An integrated double garage, with cabinetry and wood store, plus a shed and under-house storage are included.
Put your feet up on the front verandah – which wraps around to the side as well – and take in garden vistas at this modern residence on about 660 square metres. Everything is light and bright, with slim-line venetians built into big double-glazed windows, bamboo floorboards and neutral palette, while angled ceilings add interest. Investors, downsizers and young families are likely to take note of this one. Behind double doors, the wool-carpeted main bedroom has a walk-in robe and en suite; the other two share the main bathroom which is modern and smart. Surrounded by expansive living, dining and sitting spaces, the kitchen has plenty of white cupboards, glass splashback, dishwasher and stainless-steel cooking appliances. Superb insulation, gas ducted heating, fruit trees and remote-controlled double garage with internal access are included.
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Woodend d Unit 3/1887 Mount Macedon Road Low Maintenance Contemporary Living Close to Town Well-appointed, excellently finished detached 2 bedroom sandstone brick unit in a 7 unit development only a short walk or drive to town. Spacious living/lounge and meals area, open-plan designer kitchen, quality fitting/ fixtures throughout, heating/cooling, private yard and integrated garage.
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Built in the 1970s but with the kitchen and en suite given a fresh new revamp, this country residence is designed for taking it easy – although there’s plenty of work to be had on the nearly three-hectare cherry farm. Formerly Gisborne Cherry Farm, the property of 4.05 hectares in all still has all the infrastructure in place – and if cherries aren’t your thing, there’s opportunity for all kinds of rural undertakings. There’s an irrigation system plus two main sheds, one of which has a huge workspace, a cool
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room and storage area. Another big shed has machinery storage bays. Two dams, water tanks galore and extensive underground water supply infrastructure to distribute water – plus recycled water licence – are other farming supports. A 10kw solar generation unit, which contributes substantially to the power bill, has a converter making three-phase power available at the property. As well as a study, the house has four bedrooms, the main with walk-through robe
and a grey-and-white en suite with a raised basin atop a floating vanity unit. The main bathroom and toilet are separate. A large carpeted lounge-dining room has a feature wood heater, a set of modern light pendants and big windows for streams of light. The family room, with cork flooring and wood heater, has a rough-hewn stone feature wall, while the kitchen-diner at the other end is a fab heart of the home. It has white cabinetry with an abundance of pot drawers, a glass splashback, a dishwasher,
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99 Main Road Riddells Creek Easy Living Well presented, low maintenance home is well suited to families and retirees looking to be in the heart of Riddells Creek. Comprises 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, two living zones and a large kitchen leading to a dining area. Full-length sunroom overlooking a low maintenance rear garden. Integrated double garage/workshop. Ample parking for caravan and or a boat. Other features include central bathroom, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, garden shed and a short walk to local primary school, shops, and train station.
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“THREE PRICES - ONE PROPERTY” There are often 3 prices associated with a property: 1.Seller’s Price 2.Agent’s Price 3.Buyer’s Price Usually the 3 prices are fairly close but at times there can be quite a variation. Let’s look at each: The Seller’s Price – you think your house is worth $X because of your personal connection to the property. Other properties in your street have sold, and in your mind, yours is better. r Of course you deserve the r. highest possible price but price must be within the realms of possibility. So if you really want to sell, the price must be achievable. The Agent’s Price – agent’s are constantly listing and selling properties and conducts market appraisals based on land size and its current value, size and type of the home and comparable sales. There will be times when the Seller will be pleasantly surprised at the price the agent expects to achieve. There are also times when shock is the response as the Agent’s price is lower than the Sellers “want” price.
This property has had some recent extensive improvements and unfortunately the vendor is selling due to relocating overseas. Stay secure in your own yard and enjoy the ease of a solar operated front gate- all this and more all with made road frontage and town water!
The Buyer’s Price – every buyer wants a bargain and will put in several off f ers before an agreement is ff reached. The buyer’s price is the price they are willing and able to pay. They have a budget and no more. Sometimes there are “Heart Buyers”. These buyers throw reason to the wind and buys from the heart – they must have that property at all cost.
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we’re still in a position to be fighting for a playoff spot late in the season.” Kereama said the Jets – who currently sit fourth on the table – were realistically hoping to finish in third place at the end of the regular season, with Waverley and Knox fairly settled in the top two spots on the ladder. “Obviously top spot is the best spot to be, but I think with the new format the best we can do is third, possibly second,” he said. “We’re probably relying on Waverley to drop some games to jump higher, and based on the way they play and our last game against them I probably wouldn’t expect them to drop too many more, if any. “However if third is the best you can get then it’s not a bad place to be. There’s not much difference between fifth and second in all honesty.” While they may not finish as high at the end of the regular season, Kereama said the goals for his side remain unchanged. “I firmly believe we’ve got a team that will have a chance to be there at the end of the season,” Kereama said. “I don’t think we need to tweak too much, and our brand of basketball this season has been the same as previously and we know that can be successful. “It doesn’t guarantee you’re going to win a championship, but we know if we put our best basketball out on the floor each week we’ll give ourselves a chance, and that’s all any coach can ask for.”
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but we’re still yet to prove it. But it was a good game.” In a match that was tight from the start, it was Wallan who held sway by a goal at quarter time before a dominant second quarter from Romsey saw them take a two-goal lead into the long break. Chelsea Ross used the ball well around the court and in attack to set up plenty of scoring opportunities for Romsey, while the defensive work of Monique Clark and Stefanie Symes had a big say in Romsey’s lead. By the final change the scores were level and in a final quarter that ebbed and flowed it was Wallan who just ended in front at full time. A late shot by Romsey that would have tied the scores failed to drop, leaving Marko Rawlings scratching his head about how they let the game slip. “This is the second week in a row that we’ve had a lead at half time and lost it,” he said.
“We haven’t thrown it away exactly, but teams have been able to come back at us which is disappointing. “I’m still trying to figure it out and find the what the issue is and as soon as I can put my finger on it I’ll be able to let everyone know.” The loss leaves Romsey just two points clear inside the top six ahead of this week’s clash with winless Broadford. In other games, Macedon remain on top after their dominant 75-18 win over Woodend Heskett, while Diggers Rest fell just short of Melton Centrals, 34-33, to sit just percentage inside the top six. Ewen McRae
Romsey’s Cayley Armstrong was solid all day in their loss to Wallan. (Mark Wilson)
Cats nail a tough win By Ewen McRae Macedon has maintained its grip on a top two ladder position with a strong Riddell District Football League win over Woodend-Hesket. In difficult conditions, the Cats were able to pull away after half-time on Saturday to dispatch the spirited visitors 12.6 (78)-5.6 (36). Macedon coach Ben Tankard said he knew the Hawks would put up a strong fight, so it was pleasing to come away with four points. “It was a really physical contest,” he said. “They probably didn’t capitalise on the momentum that they had … they probably played better than us early. “In the second half we pulled away, but it was just as tough a contest as we were expecting. “We identified this as a bit of a danger game, given Wooden’s form against the top six sides, so we were rapt with the result.” In wet and greasy conditions early, the Hawks started the better as they established a lead, but with a slender seven-point lead at quarter-time, they needed to keep pushing. Macedon rallied in the second term to be in front at half-time, and from there showed its class. The Cats booted seven goals to one in the second half to put the game to bed and grab some handy percentage in the process. Macedon ruckman Tom Waters received the best-on-ground medal, while Clinton Burgess and Matt Knox also put in solid games. The win keeps Macedon within a game of Wallan, and with a better percentage, ahead of this week’s top-of-the-table match-up with the ladder leader. Tankard said the next two weeks would define the team’s season. “It’s so tight up the top, and we’ve got Wallan and Riddell the next two weeks, so we’ve got to keep winning or we’ll fall behind,” he said. “Wallan at Wallan is a tough task and they’re the form side of the competition, so we’re optimistic, but we know it’s going to be tough.” In other games, an eight-goal haul to Josh Burgess helped Sunbury Kangaroos to a huge win over Broadford. The Kangaroos were merciless as they kept the visitors scoreless in the first quarter and continued to pile on the goals for a 33.16 (214)-3.3 (21) win. Mitchell Streiff and Jamie Cuffe both bagged five goals in the rout, which gave the Roos a much-needed percentage boost in just their fourth win of the season. Romsey stay in touch with Wallan through the first half but faded after the long break as it went down 17.13 (115) to 9.7 (61). Jack Jedwab and Matt Burkett kicked two goals each in the loss, with Romsey holding on to seventh spot.
Hopkins takes over as East Sunbury coach East Sunbury has appointed former Diggers Rest assistant coach Glenn Hopkins as its head coach for the rest of the 2018 season. Hopkins joins the Essendon District Football league division 2 club after Steve Grey quit as senior coach on June 12, and Thunder president Keith Osborne said he was the standout candidate to fill the vacancy. “We couldn’t be more happy to have Glenn on board for the rest of the season,” Osborne said. “Obviously he’s got great coaching experience, and I guess the great rapport he has within the community of the Sunbury and Diggers Rest area really set him apart. “I hope he can continue to work with our young group of guys and keep on developing them and build on the platform that Steve laid. It gives us a real opportunity to present a different plan of attack going into the second half of the season and a bit of unpredictability which might work in our favour.” East Sunbury was on top of the ladder when Grey quit, but have since lost three games to slip down the table as they chase their first senior finals’ berth. Hopkins will take control for his first game this weekend and said he was excited about what the rest of the season holds after filling a development role at Diggers Rest. “It’s a young club, and a developing club with lots of juniors so that really appealed to me,” he said. “I think what we’re after is about getting the club to refocus on what their goals are, especially after losing a few on the trot. “I think we need to get the club reignited with where they want to go and that starts next week. “There won’t be any major changes, and I’ve got to quickly learn about the club and the players, but I’m confident the club has got the talent there to improve and certainly players don’t lose their ability to play football so we’ve just got to get them going again.” East Sunbury will return from the bye this week against Coburg Districts.
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Kangaroos snag historic first win in Sunbury derby Sunbury Kangaroos women have taken bragging rights in their first clash with Sunbury Lions. The two sides met in the Essendon District Football League for the first time on Friday night, and while the Roos took the points the Lions were far from disgraced in difficult conditions. Kangaroos coach Allan Walters said it was good to win the inaugural clash, with many years of local rivalry ahead for the two clubs. “It’s the first time the two clubs have played at senior level in the women’s so there was a bit more in it,” Walters said. “We probably had 200-300 people there to watch it, which made it a bigger event, and something we can grow I think. “It was a good game considering the conditions. “It was pretty windy and blustery conditions, and we were lucky enough to kick with the wind in the first quarter and make the most of that. “It got worse as the game went on, so that made it hard for both sides to score and play the
way they would like, but I was pleased with how our girls stuck to the task.” The Kangaroos made full use of the wind in the opening quarter as they kicked 4.3 while also keeping the Lions to a solitary behind for the term. When the Lions’ chance with the wind came they were able to spend large portions of the quarter in their attacking zone, but some poor conversion cost them dearly as they kicked 1.6 for the term. However, they kept the home side scoreless to keep the chance of a comeback win alive. Conditions worsened in the second half, making long kicking almost impossible as any kick put high in the air would often blow back behind the kicker. Just one goal was scored between the two sides after half time and with the Kangaroos holding sway around the ground they were able to claim the win, 5.8 (38) to 1.10 (16). Tylah Bell was a strong force around the ball for the Kangaroos in a best-on-ground performance, while Alexandra Quigley was a powerful presence up forward with three goals.
Jacinta Taylor and Connie Georgiou both had solid games for the Lions. Walters also said the opportunity to play under the lights was one his side relished and would like to see more of it in future. “I think it’s a fantastic concept, but maybe a few more of them earlier in the year when it’s a bit warmer and the conditions are kinder,” he said. “We’d also like to see a few more times where the girls play on a Saturday night after the boys. We’ve done that before and it’s been good so we’d like to see a bit more of that.” The Kangaroos will take on Keilor Park this weekend, while the Lions will travel to play Hillside. Ewen McRae
Sunbury Kangaroos’ Tylah Bell was best on ground in her side’s win over Sunbury Lions. (Shawn Smits)
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Sunbury has come from behind to claim an important four point win over second placed East Point at the weekend. While East Point led for most of the first three quarters, Sunbury trailed by just three points at the final break and took the lead early in the final quarter via a Trent Stead major, and with four final quarter goals the Lions walked away with a 11.12 (78) to 11.8 (74) triumph. The win kept Sunbury in fifth place on the ladder ahead of this week’s game against Lake Wendouree.
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Sunbury’s A grade netball side withstood a spirited fightback from East Point to keep its unbeaten season alive, coming from behind to win in the final quarter. Sunbury looked in complete control early as they held a four goal lead at quarter time on the back of the dominance of Amanda Cusack’s 13 goals. East Point closed to within one at half time, and were good enough to take a two goal lead at the final change, but Sunbury showed its class in the final quarter as it scored 14 times to snatch a 45-44 win. Cusack was a star with 41 goals, with the win keeping Sunbury on top of the ladder with a perfect nine win record.
Bendigo Football League Gisborne’s Jake McIntyre scored two second-half goals to help steal a draw against Westside on Saturday. (Damian Visentini)
Gisborne back from brink By Ewen McRae Gisborne staged a remarkable late comeback to take a point from its top-of-the-table state league 5 soccer clash with Westside Strikers on Saturday. Trailing by three goals with less than 20 minutes remaining, Gisborne came to life to draw level and had a late shot to take the win, forcing a good save from the Strikers keeper. While his side didn’t take the full points, Gisborne coach Danny Ciantar said the comeback against the unbeaten competition benchmark made the result feel like a win. “We take huge confidence from that,” Ciantar said. “The boys were absolutely buzzing after the game, really happy with their effort and their desire and energy throughout the 90 minutes. I take my hat off to the players for their efforts across the whole game. 24 SUNBURY & MACEDON RANGES STAR WEEKLY \ JULY 3, 2018
“This is only going to put us in good stead for the next eight games, and to be quite honest I can’t see any other sides taking points off us.” Westside started the game like a team yet to drop a game, winning early opportunities to score before Jordan Borg was able to head home the opener on the far post from a corner in the ninth minute. Both teams had periods of dominance through the rest of the opening half, but neither was able to find the back of the net as the home side took its lead into the break. Westside again started well in the second half, with Borg getting his second in the 50th minute, after a defensive error from Gisborne, and seemingly sealing the win soon after with a strike to complete his hat-trick. From there the game began to turn in Gisborne’s favour, with substitutions, tactical shifts and an attacking mindset reaping
rewards. Jake McIntyre opened the scoring for the visitors after some good build-up play in the 78th minute, and soon after it was 3-2 as Charles Eastwood got on the scoresheet. Gisborne closed down the space for the Strikers’ defenders in the closing stages. When McIntyre bagged his second in the 89th minute, it was Gisborne that looked the better side. If not for the late save it could have been a win for the ages, but Ciantar said taking a point off the ladder leader put his side in a good place in the run towards the end of the season. “At the end of the day, I thought we played really well and were probably unlucky not to win the game,” he said. “I believe we can go all the way, and both us and the Strikers should probably get promoted. We’ve now got eight games to go to prove that.”
Seven goals to Rhys Magin and five to Tom O’Sullivan was the backbone of a big win for Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League. Hosting Kangaroo Flat, Kyneton led from start to finish as they kicked 5.6 in the opening term while also keeping the visitors scoreless. It would be the platform for a huge 25.18 (168) to 7.5 (47) win, keeping Kyneton third on the ladder after 11 rounds. Elsewhere, Gisborne was no match for top of the table Strathfieldsaye as it fell to a big loss. Just two goals in the first three quarters sealed Gisborne’s fate, with the visitors far too strong across the field as they took the win, 17.11 (113) to 5.8 (38). Gisborne’s tough draw continues this week when they take on second-placed Eaglehawk.
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The Citroen C3 may be light-on in variants – the new French compact comes to market in a single version, the Shine – but it has striking looks, cost savings and capacity to match the buyer’s own personality. With a skinny sticker price of $23,490, plus on-roads, the hatch is straight from the “Do you want fries with that?” design school – as a main course, it may seem meagre, but it comes with an optional “sides” menu of lip-smacking proportions. For starters there are 33 exterior colour combinations. Standard segment-first safety features on the all-new C3 include traffic sign speed recognition and recommendation, plus lane departure warning.
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The C3’s standard lane departure warning helps guard against driver inattention at speeds above 65km/h, giving audible and visual warnings if the car crosses a lane marker line without the indicator being used. Driver attention alert tells drivers when it is time to take a break, the system activating after two hours of uninterrupted driving at speeds above 70km/h, then on the hour.
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The design has taken on a new look without ignoring features that made its predecessor so popular. Front on, the C3 fits with its robust intent, the signature twin chevron taking pride of place flanked by a two-tier front light set-up reinforcing bonnet height. A floating roofline is enhanced by black windscreen pillars, body surfaces extending downwards over large-diameter wheels. At the rear, muscular wings give a creature-of-prey appearance. The car as a whole lends itself to customisation, including no-cost options such as 17-inch diamond cut black alloy wheels, body-coloured roof and white or red two-tone roof.
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The new C3 Shine presents the world premiere of Citroen ConnectedCAM, a fully-integrated HD camera system that films on-road experiences for immediate sharing on social media. A 7-inch touchscreen gives access to a range of safety, phone and media functions including Apple CarPlay and mirror screen, which duplicates the driver’s smartphone screen on the central display.
Engines / transmissions
The C3’s 81 kW version of the turbocharged 1.2-litre PureTech e-THP engine is the same three-cylinder unit found in a variety of vehicles. Mated with an electronically-controlled, six-speed automatic gearbox, gear changes are 40 per cent faster than those of previous gearboxes. Higher gear ratios maintain start-up performance and decrease engine speed at higher vehicle speeds.
Citroen claims combined urban/highway fuel consumption of 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres and carbon dioxide emissions as low as 110 g per kilometre. The test car used a not-so-optimistic 7.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the motorway. The C3 rides out minor road surface blemishes with smooth confidence, but the suspension does let occupants know of any major pot holes. Steering is light but direct and body roll not an annoyance. Disc brakes do the job well.
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