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Doctor cutback fears By Esther Lauaki Sunbury patients fear that they could face long wait times in hospital emergency rooms after hours if Gap Road Medical Centre reduces its opening hours. The clinic, which operates between 8am and 10pm on weekdays, earlier this month applied to Hume council for planning permission to operate a pharmacy at the site. But as part of the application process, according to the council, the opening hours for the medical centre would be reviewed. Star Weekly has been unable to find out why the opening hours would be reviewed.
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Gap Road Medical Centre is the only one of seven medical clinics in Sunbury that opens later than 8pm. Dr Emil Baselyous, the applicant, did not respond to Star Weekly’s questions before deadline. Hume council planning and development director Michael Sharp confirmed that an application for a pharmacy at the Gap Road Medical Centre had been received. “Assessment of the application is currently underway and a report will be presented to a future council meeting in the coming months,” Mr Sharp said. Patients launched a petition online last week pushing for the clinic to stay open until 10pm. “The medical centre caters to our community by not only continuing to bulk bill everyone but by keeping their clinic open seven days a week and being available until 10pm weeknights,” the petition stated. “It’s hard enough to get into a doctor as it is. Imagine how hard it would be being restricted an extra 18 hours a week … those of us who are shift workers can only attended a doctors clinic at a certain time.” Some patients took to Facebook to air their concerns about the possible earlier closure of the clinic. “I’m a shift worker … and I’ve been going to Gap Rd Medical Centre for 15 years,” one patient wrote. “I love the flexibility of hours, it suits me … we can’t afford to go to the hospital emergency department and wait four to six hours to see a doctor.”
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A Romsey photographer is spreading some warmth by raising $6000 to help families that have lost a baby. Emma-Amanda Baker will donate the proceeds from her maternity and newborn photo shoots towards buying Cuddle Cots for regional hospitals. The special cooling cots allow grieving families to be with their babies for longer. The mother-of-two decided to fundraise for the cause through her work volunteering in hospitals for Heartfelt – an organisation that provides photo services for families who have experienced stillbirths, premature births or have children with serious illnesses. “Unfortunately there are just not enough Cuddle Cots in our big hospitals,” Ms Baker said. “In some hospitals they don’t even have one.” “It’s heartbreaking work but I prepare myself and go in with the notion that the photo shoot is not about a child that’s passing away, I instead focus on capturing their life and not their death.” Ms Baker has already raised $1500 towards her goal for Cuddle Cots. For details on how to donate: info@ aurorajoyphtography.com.au Esther Lauaki
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Complaints roll in for council By Laura Michell Hume council is one of the most complained about councils in Victoria, according the Victorian Ombudsman’s annual report. The report, released earlier this month, shows the Victorian Ombudsman’s Office received 110 complaints about Hume council in the 12 months to July, making it the 5th most complained about council. Moreland is the state’s most complained about council, with 151 complaints, followed by Geelong and Casey (115 complaints).
The Ombudsman’s office received 39 complaints about Macedon Ranges council. Hume chief executive Domenic Isola said the council had received 5.1 complaints per 10,000 residents, which was lower than the state average of 5.4. He said the council ranked 48th in terms of complaints once population was accounted for. “Hume City Council has a customer complaints and feedback policy to guide how our staff manage complaints when they are received,” Mr Isola said. “As part of this, when requested and if there is not a statutory appeal
process, council will conduct an internal/ administrative review of decisions that have been made. “Anyone in the community can make a complaint to the Victorian Ombudsman and as part of the customer complaints and feedback policy, council does advise people that option is available to them should they choose to use it.” The Ombudsman’s annual report stated complaints about local government account for 22 per cent of all complaints made to the Ombudsman during the past financial year. It said planning, nuisances, local laws,
parking and rates were among the top complaints, with conflicts of interest, improper conduct, poor governance and complaint handling also prominent issues. The report stated the figures did not reflect the number of substantiated complaints made about each council. “If we do inquire into the complaint, in most cases we would seek to resolve it informally, rather than investigate,” the report stated. Where a complaint is informally resolved, we do not determine whether the complaint is substantiated.”
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Stepping up for Africa Leah and Azahria are about to dance their way to South Africa – but they need help to get there. Nine-year-old Leah and 10-year-old Azahria have danced at Classique School of Dance in Sunbury since they were toddlers. Now in their seventh year with the dance school, their hard work has paid off after being selected to compete in the Australian Dance Society international theatrical dance team at
the commonwealth dance championships in South Africa next July. The national team will compete against dancers from Korea, Russia, the US and England. Azahria’s mum Monique Penza is calling on the community to help the dancers fundraise for training, uniform, travel and accommodation expenses. “Over the next year we will be calling on everyone and anyone to donate or sponsor
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Sunbury and Macedon Ranges landowners are urged to take extra care with any burn-offs as the weather warms up. Macedon Ranges council, in consultation with local CFA brigades, has lifted burning-off restrictions until October 14 for land less than 4000 square metres. With the fire season just around the corner, landowners are encouraged to reduce the amount of fine fuels that are present on and around their property. The safety reminder comes as CFA crews from Macedon, Riddells Creek and Gisborne have attended a number of grass and scrub fires at Mount Macedon in recent weeks – one with a large old gum tree well alight. A spokesman from the Mt Macedon brigade said the tree fire was likely caused by embers from a nearby burn pile, carried by light winds overnight. CFA north west region acting chief of operations Gavin Thompson emphasised that it was important for residents to remain vigilant. “Residents that wish to conduct burn-offs on their private properties need to follow some basic rules, register your burn-offs first and foremost, check weather conditions as well as monitor the wind, and follow local council laws and regulations,” Mr Thompson said. “Residents must ensure that when burning off they do not create a nuisance for their neighbours and should continue to monitor any burn-off for at least seven days to ensure it is fully extinguished.” Register burn-offs by calling 1800 668 511.
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Annette Duff and Fiona Warncke get ready for the show. (Damjan Janevski)
Show to remember Business is blooming for Sunbury’s Annette Duff and Fiona Warncke as they prepare for the upcoming Sunbury Show. Next weekend’s show marks the 98th grand annual Sunbury Agricultural Show. The business partners have both competed in the show for more than a decade and collected dozens of blue ribbons over the years. This year, Ms Warncke, her 22-year-old daughter Rachael and mother Marlene Benz will battle it out for the top prize in crochet. “I have had plenty of success in both the crafts and flowers categories, mum and I have both been overall pavillion winners in the past,” Ms Warncke said. “I’ve picked up awards for crochet and needlecraft, cut flowers, fruit and vegies and pot plant sections. This year
there will be three generations of my family in the crochet section which makes for some healthy competition.” Ms Duff, who has entered the Sunbury Show for as long as she can remember, will be judging the cut flowers section this year. Other highlights of the show include the pet parade, dog show, equestrian, livestock crafts and food and trades stalls. Sunbury Agricultural Show will take place on Saturday, October 13, from 8.30am-4.30pm at Clarke Oval in Sunbury. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for children and competitor passes cost $30. Details: sunburyshow.org.au Esther Lauaki
The state government is showing Bulla Village Tennis Club some love with a $300,000 grant to build a community pavilion. The local investment brings the total project cost to $112 million with the aim of improving local amenities, community centres, town and civic revitalisation projects and open space improvements. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the pavilion development would benefit families for years to come.
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Tributes are flowing for Diggers Rest netballer Katie Dregers who has been remembered for her selflessness. The 26-year-old died last Tuesday, just weeks after her birthday, surrounded by family after battling a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal cancer. A brain tumour was discovered nearly a year ago when Katie fell at work. In a devastating blow in August, another tumour, believed to be where the cancer originated, was found in her spine. Close friend Erin Surkitt said Katie brought people together with her warmth and charisma. “She always has a smile on her face, even when times were getting tough,” Ms Surkitt told Star Weekly. “She was a selfless person and was always the life of the party.” Before her health deteriorated, Katie had been accepted into the Australian Defence Force. “Katie was humbled that she had the opportunity to serve her country,” Ms Surkitt said. Friends, family and the wider community will don blue guernseys at the Melbourne Marathon on October 14 in Katie’s honour. An online crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $8000 but donations are still being sought for Katie’s family. Donate: bit.ly/2LiPUpI Esther Lauaki
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“Hume council will match the investment from the government’s Growing Suburbs Fund dollar for dollar – resulting in $1 million total investment in the Galaxyland playspace and $750,000 to upgrade important laneway connections in Sunbury,” Cr Porter said. The Galaxyland redevelopment will include a range of play equipment of different types and sizes for children of all abilities. “Students from Sunbury Primary School and Macedon Ranges Specialist School played a vital role in reimagining this treasured community destination,” Cr Porter said.
Sunbury’s town centre and its regional playspace Galaxyland will soon look more than a million dollars thanks to a state funding boost. The Sunbury Town Centre laneway connections revitalisation project will receive a total of $875,000 in state funding which will be matched by Hume council. Hume mayor Geoff Porter said the funding, announced last week, would help bring significant projects to life.
“When year 1 to year 6 students were asked to draw their ideas for the playspace they created imaginative and colourful pictures of flying foxes, giant slides, places to climb, tunnels and swings. “Those great ideas were used by landscape architects to help develop the concept plans for the new playspace.” This project will also include picnic and barbecue facilities, seating and shade. Cr Porter said the community would also have its say on the latest concept plans for the new-look Galaxyland.
The Connecting the Sunbury Town Centre project aims to create a more connected shopping and business district with better laneways, pavement, tree plantings, space for street art and improved lighting. Sunbury MP Josh Bull, who announced the funding last week, said both projects would provide vital services to the growing community. Feedback sessions at Galaxyland are on Tuesday, October 2 between 11am-2pm and Saturday October 6 between 11am-2pm. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/yoursay
Disco adventure “You can also challenge yourself with basketball, skate, BMX and scooter competitions or cook creative, delicious sweet treats,” Cr Porter said. For silent disco times, or more information about school holiday events at the libraries, visit: humelibraries.vic.gov.au For more information on youth adventures, visit: hume.vic.gov.au/youth
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By Esther Lauaki John Damrow was a “young, gung ho” gym junkie when he had a stroke that changed his life. It has been 14 years since his stroke and the Kyneton resident still lives with physical and mental side effects – but he’s found therapy through art. Damrow, an ambassador for the Stroke Foundation, shares his story to encourage other local survivors. “I was 42 and invincible when it happened,” he said.
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“I was in a sales office at the time of my stroke. I had started a new job and was under immense pressure, launching a new product into a foreign market. “Nobody saw it coming … I was young and gung ho and I used to go to the gym four mornings a week. “I was unable to return to that world after my stroke … your whole life changes in an instant.” Damrow said he didn’t know that he had high blood pressure. “It affects me every day of my life physically and mentally,” he said. “My right shoulder has muscle spasms and I have slow motor control and concentration fatigue, memory and vision problems.” He said he’s found happiness again through art despite his health challenges. He will open his own gallery in Kyneton next
Artist John Damrow will open his own gallery next year. (Shawn Smits)
year where his work and the work of local artists will be displayed and available for sale. “After my stroke, I went back to university, I volunteered, but nothing seemed to fulfill me,’’ Damrow said. “I spent 13 years trying to find myself, but art has allowed me to pull myself out of the gutter and has given my life new meaning.” Stroke Foundation chief Sharon McGowan
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said that stroke was more common among Victorians of working age than many realise. “Recovering from a stroke can be a long and extremely difficult journey,” Ms McGowan said. “Around 65 per cent of people who have a stroke are left with an ongoing disability, while ‘hidden’ issues like fatigue and anxiety are common.”
Planning for the stage one redevelopment of Diggers Rest Primary School will be funded if the Coalition wins the November state election. The opposition has pledged $2 million for stage one of the master plan, which includes extensive refurbishments to the administration building and creating a prep learning centre. Opposition Leader Matthew Guy and Sunbury Liberal candidate Cassandra Marr visited the school last week to make the election pledge. “Melbourne’s out-of-control population boom has not spared the north-western suburbs from immense growth pressures,” Mr Guy said. “Cass Marr is a great advocate for this community and is always arguing the case for more local funding so health, education and police services keep up with population growth.” The school’s population has quadrupled in four years to 210 students this year. Principal Rachelle Hedger said student numbers would increase to 260 next year. “We’ve been actively planning for growth over the last couple of years,” Ms Hedger said. “We aim to empower all students to excel and it will be exciting to see facilities in place that will ensure we continue working towards this goal.” Ms Marr, a former Diggers Rest Primary School student, said she was “very passionate” about the school. Sumeyya Ilanbey
Celebrate seniors festival with an afternoon tea and live music at Aveo Sunbury Perfectly positioned between town and country, Aveo Sunbury is hosting a free afternoon tea in celebration of the Victorian Seniors Festival 2018. Bring friends and family along to enjoy a fun afternoon of live entertainment and afternoon tea. On the day, you’ll also be able to meet our lovely residents, take a tour of the community and find out more about life at Aveo Sunbury. WHEN & WHERE: Friday, 12 October from 3 pm Aveo Sunbury, 45 Cornish Street, Sunbury RSVP essential, call 13 28 36 or visit aveo.com.au/events before 10 October. We look forward to seeing you there.
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In the Christmas spirit Sunbury’s Errel Gray has 1600 empty shoeboxes to fill with essentials for disadvantaged children in parts of the Pacific – but she needs help. The international relief initiative, Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse, distributes the boxes loaded with items of clothing, school supplies, toiletries, toys and accessories, to children in poverty-stricken countries. Ms Gray said the initiative, which runs throughout October, has grown over the 12 years she has been involved. “When I first started, we did about 200 boxes and now I’m filling 1000,” she said. “These shoeboxes go the kids on the street
and for some of them that’s all they will get this Christmas. “In the Pacific, the governments can’t afford to give any assistance for the children like other more developed countries. “That’s why this operation is so important.” Interested residents can pick up an empty shoebox from Ms Gray starting October 1. “When people sit down with your families this Christmas, we’d love for everyone to remember these children who won’t receive any gifts,” she said. Details: 0423 779 224 Esther Lauaki
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MY PLACE Health and wellbeing is what drives Sandra Maqueda each day. The Sunbury resident talks to Esther Lauaki about her life’s work. What’s your connection to Sunbury? I am a longtime local resident. I ran a charity called the Cancer and Natural Therapy Foundation of Australia for nearly 18 years in Sunbury. I established a new not for profit foundation offering social work services along with a team of dedicated and passionate volunteers. How long have you lived in the area? I have lived in Sunbury for more than 20 years. What are you passionate about? Helping to empower people.
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Tell me about why you started the Centre of Well-Being foundation? I’ve been a social worker since 1984, having worked in different fields including health education and crisis intervention. I started the Centre for Well-Being Foundation in 1994 while finding natural therapies to help my then four-year-old son who was fighting cancer. Since then, I’ve started the Centre of Well-Being Foundation specialising in counselling individuals diagnosed with cancer exploring therapeutic intervention. The foundation is a not for profit organisation committed to the wellbeing of all people across all walks of life. What future events are you planning? I am planning a health seminar, a vegan high tea and a reflexology workshop before the end of the year. What other hats do you where in the community? I run a number of different courses and programs in Sunbury, which include assertive
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The inaugural Woodend Car Boot Sale will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 9am-noon across the creek from the monthly farmers’ market. Clear out your shed and cupboards. Free spots are being offered to community groups. There will be a free busker space for local musicians or music students. ■ trybooking.com/402806
Girls night in
A fashion parade is being held on Wednesday, October 17 from 7pm at St Mary’s Parish hall, Sunbury. Come along and have fun, a glass of bubbly, fashion parade, supper, and afterwards a chance to buy some of the garments. Tickets are $12. Limited seats and bookings are essential. ■ Kris, 9740 5547
The 98th grand annual Sunbury Show will be held on Saturday, October 13, at the Sunbury Recreation Reserve. There will be dozens of trade exhibitors and a wide selection of rides, competitions, market stalls and entertainment. ■ www.sunburyshow.org.au The beautiful garden at Glenrannoch – one of the last remaining hill station gardens at Mt Macedon – will open to the public with Open Gardens Victoria on the weekend of October 6 and 7. ■ www.opengardensvictoria.org.au
Oliver in Kyneton
Kyneton Theatre Company’s new musical, Oliver!, will open on Friday, October 5, at the Bluestone Theatre in Kyneton, with performances running across seven dates until Saturday, October 20. ■ bit.ly/2NBFKWu
Wildlife wonders
Join Victorian National Parks Association’s Caitlin Griffith as she shares pictures of nocturnal animals snapped in the Wombat State Forest and Bunyip State Park. Children will also get a chance to see how wildlife cameras work. This free event is on October 4 between 10-11am at Woodend Library and 2-3pm at Romsey Library. ■ 5421 9660
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The Mt Macedon Church of the Resurrection is celebrating the uniqueness of pets with a blessing just for them on Sunday, October 7, 10.30am. Dog biscuits, catnip and light refreshments for animal lovers available. ■ Janine, 0418 171 092
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A working knowledge of MYOB or similar and Microsoft Office software would be advantageous. Sales is an integral part of the role and as such sales experience would be beneficial. For a full copy of the position description please phone (03) 5331 2611. Please submit applications including resume and cover letter addressed to Michelle Attwood via email to mattwood@countryclubvillages.com.au no later than 7/10/2018. 28/9/2018.
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir finds no problems at Houston’s Keilor Park, home of the Star Weekly office, is on the edge of a sprawling area of inter-connected industrial estates hugging Melbourne Airport. Around here, there appears to be a tradies-style cafe on almost every block. Good food? Way more sparse. That is why the opening of a bona fide barbecue joint just around the corner from our office – a two-minute walk, no need to get in the car – seemed so surreal. Still does. Houston’s Barbecue is located in the premises of Fury and Son Brewing Company. And it’s open only on Fridays. Initial visits left very mixed impressions. For example, brisket burgers and beef hot dogs that were OK – but not really nailing it. I can sympathise. This is a new operation – a very unique one, operating in an unusual (to say the least) location. Some fine-tuning, tweaking and settling-in time has definitely been in order. I returned a couple of weeks ago – and was mightily impressed. The menu has been constantly revised. But the introduction of substantial – and, yes, pricier – platters has seen Houston’s Barbecue reach new heights. A platter of brisket and smoked sausage was superb. Two hunka-chunka slices of wonderful spicy-crusted brisket. An excellent cheesy,
HOUSTON’S BARBECUE Address: 46 Concorde Drive, Keilor Park Phone: 0434 434 303 greasy smoked sausage. Just the right amount of good coleslaw and pickles. And – oh, yes – none of that brioche nonsense; instead, two slices of perfect white, sliced bread in true barbecue joint fashion. Entirely delicious – and worth every cent of the $18 I paid. Returning a week later, I have an even better time. For CTS purposes, I am happy to splash out in a way I hope doesn’t become too much of a weekly habit! The beef short rib conglomeration costs $25 and it’s a doozy. The chips are just OK. Slaw and pickles as previously enjoyed. And I would’ve appreciated that white, sliced bread again. But forget all that – what about the meat? My single, hefty rib is amazingly good. Less fatty than many barbecue beef ribs I have eaten, it’s meat is tender, plentiful and heavenly. The spicy crust might be too salty for some tastes, but I love that as well. As for doubts about the commercial viability of the singular location and one-day-a-week opening hours, I couldn’t be happier to observe that Houston’s Barbecue is a hit. In industrial Keilor Park. How about that?
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Our Club is renowned as a proud, professional, family organisation, and the ideal candidates will be looking to establish themselves as a leader of our already talented playing list. With our current list of players and the emergence of talent coming through from our junior system and Under 19 ranks, we believe that it is a very exciting time to apply. Those applicants with the necessary leadership capabilities, communication & relationship skills and relevant experience and accreditations are encouraged to apply The roles require someone who has a great understanding of the modern game of football and an ability and desire to continue to develop our playing list. Previous playing or coaching experience at a high level is desirable and the ability to engage with members, sponsors and other key stake holders. Please forward expressions of interest and CV to andrew.power@sealedair.com by no later than 15/10/18 Any enquires directed to Darren Bell – 0419327571. 12401088-JV41-18-10071039-01
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Meander through Munich Stephen Linnell discovers a German gem. It’s not the first city that springs to mind when planning a European vacation. But a visit to the southern Bavarian city of Munich should be on most travellers’ bucket list. The birthplace and home to Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party, Munich (or Muenchen – ‘by the Monks’) is the capital of Bavaria and Germany’s third largest city (behind Berlin and Hamburg). Primarily known for its breweries and world famous annual Oktoberfest beer festival, Munich is also the launching place for other delightful destinations. Our journey starts with a three-hour bicycle tour through the city (e-bikes are preferred), taking in historical landmarks, university campuses and points of interest. It’s a great way to explore and learn about a new town. Our tour took us through the English Gardens – a huge, informal public park where you can either enjoy a beer or watch surfers catch a wave on the man-made Eisbach River. Check out the top-rated tours from Tripadvisor to find a suitable tour, including a Hitler and Third Reich walking tour which takes you to the locations of some of Hitler’s famous speeches and Nazi landmarks. One of our highlights was a small group, full day tour to King Ludwig’s castle at Neuschwanstein – the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Built on a hill at the base of the Alps, the 19th century castle is well worth a visit. The scenic 90-minute drive from Munich is a treat in itself. The rolling green pastures are littered with lazy, overfed cows and neat, classic Bavarian homes complete with window shutters and neatly stacked wood piles.
From there, we visited Linderhof Palace, a smaller, less opulent version of France’s Palace of Versailles, but nonetheless riveting in itself. Our tour concluded with a walk through the quaint village of Oberammergau, with its wood-carving shops and homes with painted murals. The following day was spent walking through
Munich’s CBD, including lunch (and a large beer) at Hofbrauhaus, then a stroll through the Viktualienmarkt (an incredible food market) and main shopping drag at Marienplatz. For those who have not been to Germany before, you will be amazed by the low prices and range of food and other items compared to most other European countries.
Our next stop was a tour of Dachau Concentration Camp – scene of more than 41,000 deaths, primarily during WW2. Incredibly moving, incredible waste of life. An experience to remember, always. On our final day we boarded a train for a trip to Salzburg in Austria, birthplace of Mozart and setting for the film and musical The Sound
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• Take a bicycle tour • Small group tour to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Palace • Dachau Concentration Camp tour • Walk around Marienplatz • Visit the Viktualienmarkt • Visit the English Gardens
of Music. The Old Town boutique shops are overlooked by the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress, which dominates the city skyline. Lunch at the Fortress overlooking the old and new towns, with the Alps as a backdrop, is an absolute must. Munich, and Germany, proved again to be an excellent travel destination.
Opposite page: King Ludwig’s castle at Neuschwanstein. Top, left to right: The Linderhof Palace; Surfers tackle the Eisbach River; A decorated house at Oberammergau. Middle: Hohensalzburg Fortress; View from Hohensalzburg Fortress. Above: Dachau Concentration Camp. (Pictures: Stephen Linnell)
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Time to be tested Then understand that all people with diabetes type II are in real danger of experiencing this awful prospect.
• Proliferative retinopathy is an advanced form of the disease and occurs when blood vessels in the retina disappear and are replaced by new fragile vessels that bleed easily resulting in a sudden loss of vision.
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• Macular oedema is a swelling of the macula, caused by the leakage of fluid from retinal blood vessels. It can damage central vision.
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Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that damages blood vessels inside the retina at the back of the eye. Regular eye exams will reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy. There are three main types of diabetic retinopathy: • Non-proliferative retinopathy is an early form of the disease, where the retinal blood vessels leak fluid or bleed.
There are no early-stage symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and vision loss may not occur until the disease is advanced. Late-stage diabetic retinopathy symptoms include blurred vision; eye strain; and headaches. Strategies for preventing diabetic retinopathy include: • Effective diabetes management – including better control of blood sugar levels, blood pressure and cholesterol. Good management will help delay the development of retinopathy. • Regular eye examinations – early diagnosis and treatment can usually prevent severe vision loss. It is important to have your eyes tested when diabetes is first diagnosed. Treatment options include laser treatment and surgery. Carole Levy Source: betterhealth.vic.gov.au
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“Joanne graduated with honours from Melbourne University and did her internship at Melbourne’s St Vincent’s Hospital,” Rebecca explains. “Once she finished her ophthalmology training in Perth, she headed to the UK and completed two years of advanced sub-specialty fellowship training in cornea and external eye diseases and cataract and laser eye surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. “All that translates to fantastic training and skills from which our patients will greatly benefit.” 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 offer bulk-billed eye injections.
PROVIDING EXCELLENT EYE CARE FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The practice uses the Glauconet co-management system, which makes it easy to get the eye care needed. It pools all previous eye-related medical notes – patients just have to present their Medicare card. “When a patient comes in for a consultation, the surgeon looking after them will see exactly the tests and procedures they’ve already had,” Rebecca says.
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Rebecca says each team member is committed to eye health and wants to make sure everyone can benefit from the gift of clear eye sight, no matter their financial situation. “The surgery has five highly qualified ophthalmic surgeons who specialise in affordable cataract surgery, medical retina procedures, a co-managed glaucoma program, paediatric consultations and oculoplastic and medical retinal care,” she says. “They also offer vision correction for those who want to throw away their glasses.
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Price: $815,000
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Within a 10-minute stroll of the station, several schools and Baringo Village complex, ‘Maringa’ is a property of about 4.45 hectares with two separately metered residences and excellent infrastructure for critters or other pursuits. The well-maintained original house has three bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. A carpeted lounge room has a wood heater, while a spacious dining area abuts a cute older-style kitchen with dishwasher. It comes with a large workshop and a fernery at the back. The second relocated house is bright and country-modern, with a study and two bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe. They share a contemporary bathroom. The kitchen is within a spacious living room. Included are another bungalow, excellent shedding, seven paddocks, double stables, feed room, holding yard, dam and town water, solar panels and an orchard.
Architect-designed ‘Kalkooma’, on about 12.89 hectares, perches in a clearing of about 1.60 hectares, surrounded by a stunning native bush environment. Replete with character and filled by light from masses of glazing, the house has a lobby, bedroom with en suite and a rumpus room opening to a patio on the lower level, while a light-filled staircase heads up to a lounge room with fireplace and double doors to the dining area. The galley kitchen has a brekkie bench on the dining side, lots of storage and a gas cooker. Four bedrooms include the fitted main with en suite. There’s a fully lined storage room accessed from both the downstairs rumpus and patio. A large shed, double carport and two dams are included. Kalkooma is a walk-in walk-out sale, with furniture, white goods and plant and equipment included.
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On about 730 square metres, at the head of a court and around the corner from farming land, this modern house will attract first-home buyers, retirees, and investors who can expect $420 a week rental. It has three grey-carpeted fitted bedrooms, the main with walk-in robe and en suite. A spacious, light-filled living domain with carpeted sitting area and tiled meals zone abuts the kitchen decked out in greys and white to match decor all through. It has a waterfall stone bench, plenty of storage, glass splashback and 900mm cooker and a dishwasher. A glass sliding door opens to a concrete patio along the side, while secure yards have plenty of room for pets and kids’ play. The property also has gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling, an integrated double garage and side gates. Main street shops and primary school are about four minutes away by car.
Hazeldean Hermitage is a delightful and whimsical property, designed to nourish mind, body and spirit. Islands of gardens, both ornamental and edible, surround the Colorbond house on a block of about 2000 square metres. Wrapped in a verandah, the main house links with two large rooms set up as B&B accommodation – although they’d make great kids’ bedrooms; each has distinctive timber on walls, floors and ceilings and open to the shared verandah. Floor-to-ceiling windows are in the main house which also has lots of timber, including Tassie oak floorboards. As well as a study area, there’s a bedroom or sleeping nook and a spacious bathroom/laundry. The kitchen, with a door to verandah and windows framing postcard views, has plenty of storage, a return island bench, wide fridge recess and 900mm cooker. Good coffee is a stroll away and there’s a carport.
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Right now “Glenwood” is all about horses – and very well set up to remain that way. But it’s also a fab lifestyle property, with about 28.3 hectares of God’s own country on which to work and play – while soaking up sweeping vistas of the Cobaws. Built to a high standard 36 years ago, the classic homestead hasn’t changed much over the years – except for a smart new bathroom – so has the look typical of its era. With such great bones, the house would respond beautifully to an update and/ or an extension but is absolutely fine as is. Beyond a circular driveway, terraced gardens and wraparound verandah, entry is
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grey-carpeted lounge-dining room with ceiling fan, split-system and Coonara wood heater. It also opens to a verandah. Along a carpeted hallway are the new bathroom in pearl-grey and white, a two-way toilet and refreshed laundry and two fitted bedrooms. The main bedroom, off the lounge room, has a walk-in robe and an en suite with timber vanity. Outstanding equine infrastructure includes a brick-floored American-style barn with five stables with American ash gates, a feed room, a long holding area and a six-metre breezeway able to easily accommodate horse floats. There’s also a
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kitchen and a mezzanine storage area which could be an office. As well, there’s post-and-rail fencing, five dams, water tanks with about 76,000-litre capacity, another 7,500-litre tank with pump for gardens, a four-bay machinery shed, three shelters and stockyards. The property, with Hesket Primary School and Newham General Store 10 minutes away, has claret and golden ashes, evergreen alders, liquidambar, smoke bush trees and forest pansy trees attracting abundant birdlife. Carole Levy
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21 Clover Court (Off Robb Drive) Fantastic Family Home on 1679m2 with terrific views Superb 4 bedroom/2 bathroom family home located in a most desirable location on a large allotment at the end of a quiet court. Large open plan living area, integrated 2 car garage and separate 4 car garage/workshop. Undercover outdoor entertaining area, veggie garden, chicken coop and sensational long views.
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Unit 7, 19 Urquhart Street Easy Living in the Heart of Town on a Terrific Corner Block with an Established Garden Centrally located 2 bedroom unit is in a private block of units within walking distance to everything. Features open plan living with a cathedral ceiling providing a spacious feel and wonderful natural light. Solid fuel heater and gas space heater, single car garage, garden shed and a lovely private garden front and back.
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Price $695,000 View Sat 06 Oct 11-11.30am or by appointment Photo ID Required Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Price $429,500 View Sat 06 Oct 11-11.30am or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Hesket Goldbank 240 Mumfords Road
Auction Saturday 27 October at 1pm
Golden Opportunity to Purchase a Stunning 35 Ha (88 Acre) Farm Original late 1800's cottage set within an established garden. Beautifully elevated land with excellent soils, sensational long views and a stunning vista to Mount Crystal and Camels Hump. Opportunity exists to restore the cottage or to build a new home (STCA) on a number of outstanding sites which take in lovely views as far as the eye can see.
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Reserve Price $1,250,000 View Sat 06 Oct 2-2.30pm or by appointment Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
Unit 18, 2 Pyke Street (cnr Anslow Street) Great opportunity for First Home Buyer, Investor or Retiree
Price $379,500
Excellent north facing solid brick unit in quiet established complex in ideal inner township location only 2 blocks from town centre and close to station, churches, schools and most community facilities. Comprises lovely bright living/dining room, 2 bedrooms with built in robes, bathroom, separate toilet, laundry space, small rear courtyard and shared carport space.
Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347
View Sat 06 Oct 12-12.30pm or by appointment
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“Hazeldean Hermitage”
“SHAME, SHAME”
2000m² 22 Noel St LANCEFIELD
$575,000
A delightful, unique and charming loved oasis. retreat is on offfffer here. The peaceful oasis is set in beautifully landscaped “Hazeldean Hermitage” a unique garden which offfffers beauty, perfume and peaceful retreat awaits. and nourishment. • Open Plan Living in Main Dwelling - Lounge/Dining • Large well-designed Kitchen • Study Area • Sleeping nook • Bathroom / Laundry Guest Accommodation consists of: • 2 rooms separate to main dwelling via wrap around verandah
The home is completely unique and offfffers the opportunity for the small family to enjoy country living, or a perfect bed and breakf k ast with room kf for additional accommodation to be built (STCA) A. A) Of Colorbond construction with floor to ceiling windows and timber interior.
I had planned to write about the beautiful spring weather, r the daff r, f odils and preparing for selling in ff Spring. I had even contemplated commenting on football, but instead I must take some time to consider the plight of strawberry growers and the shameful actions which have led to the present situation. A few years ago, our hard-working dedicated dairy farmers were nearly destroyed because of the greed and corruption of a few. Over the past few months we have become aware of the hardship being experienced by farmers as a result of drought and now, strawberry growers. I cannot understand the mentality of those who would seek to destroy the lives of families who have worked for years to build a business. I certainly do not understand a person or people who would think that putting needles in fruit which could be eaten by a child causing enormous pain/injury and possible death is acceptable on any level.
Extraordinary features of this peaceful and beautiful home include sweeping views, superb gardens, ducted gas heating, evaporative cooling, polished timber floors, single carport.
It is not often that I agree with Pauline Hanson but in this instance, I do. This is an act of terror, r but we r, also have a responsibility to support our strawberry growers. Stop buying strawberries and the criminals have won. Lets all keep buying strawberries and slice them into delicious, thin wafers of juicy flavour and goodness!!
A short stroll to the Lancefield shops for a quiet cofffffee or Sunday breakf k ast add to the convenience of kf this charming peaceful and much-
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Shame, shame, shame to the perpetrators of this horrible attack against our Strawberry growers. We W all need to rise up and defeat these horrid people by continuing to buy strawberries!
• Column supplied by Liz Dormontt. Liz is a director of Chess Property Consultants, based in Romsey. To contact Liz, phone 5429 5544 or check out their website at www.chessproperty.com.au
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2. Contact details of applicant for map and other information requests: telephone 0407767801, email steven.standing@optusnet.com.au. 3. Applicant’s website Further information about this application is available at this website: http://www.macedonresources.com.au 4. Details of the application: Application number EL006849. Locality of the land to which the application relates: Macedon Ranges and Mitchel Shires. Approximate area of application: 234km2. Date of the application: 20 September 2018. Outline of the proposed program of work: literature review, rock chip sampling and analysis, geological mapping, exploration drilling in selected locations as per approved work plan if specific target defined, resource estimation. See website for more details. 5. Objections: any person may object to a licence being granted. (Section 24, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990). A person who objects must (a) put the objection in writing; and (b) include the grounds on which it is made. Objections must be lodged within 21 days after the latest date on which the application was advertised and can be lodged online at https://rram.force.com/ObjectionSubmission or posted to: The Minister for Resources, c/- Team Leader Licensing, Earth Resources Regulation, GPO Box 2392, Melbourne Victoria 3000. It is recommended that objections are lodged online to ensure timely consideration. Enquiries can be made by writing to the Team Leader, Licensing at the above address or by phoning the Earth Resources Information Centre on 1300 366 356. 6. Other Statutory Requirements: (a) Subject to other statutory requirements being satisfied, an exploration licence, if granted, entitles the holder of the licence to explore and search for minerals in the relevant land, but does not entitle the holder to undertake mining. (b) Further information regarding the statutory requirements that must be complied with prior to work being undertaken on a licence, including landowner and occupier consent requirements, is available on the department’s internet site at: http://www. energyandresources.vic.gov.au/earth-resources/ information-for-community-and-landholders/ mining-and-extractives.
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DREGER Katie Louise Passed away peacefully at McCulloch House Clayton on 25th September, 2018. Aged 26 years. Much loved daughter of Carmel and Harry. Sister of Jessie May. Katie lived by this motto: Dream as if you will live forever Live as if you will die today
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Optus is committed to investing in infrastructure that ensures residents, businesses and visitors to the Macedon Ranges can access the latest and most effective communications services in Australia.
Woodend Railway Station High Street Woodend VIC 3442
Optus will be holding a community information session in October 2018. Representatives will be visiting Woodend to answer any questions you may have.
Optus adheres to national public health regulations, and operates its networks at power levels well within the established safety limits.
Optus is proposing to install a new mobile phone base station comprising a new 30m monopole in the Woodend Railway Station carpark, on the southern side of the railway line off Corinella Road. Three panel antennas will be mounted on the monopole, and there will be equipment cabinets installed at ground level.
SITE SELECTION The site selection process for our facilities is a balance between meeting network performance objectives, local community requirements, environmental protection and planning regulations, access to power, network transmission and securing long term tenure arrangements with landowners. We try to consider all these issues during our search for a suitable site.
SHARING OUR PLANS, YOUR FEEDBACK
Wednesday 10 October 2018
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Jessica Mangan has returned for Kyneton. (Shawn Smits)
Kyneton Tigers coach Chris Tighe is hoping last season’s Country Basketball League competition will provide a foundation for his side heading into the new season. The Tigers were a new team last season but still managed to make the semi-finals, falling short against eventual runner-up Horsham Lady Hornets. With impressive improvement last year and a near-intact squad, Tighe is confident they can have another good season in the North East division. Tighe is in his first year coaching the Tigers and replaces Kim Strawhorn in the role. He said the opportunity to take on a head coaching role in an area with a lot of talent was too good to refuse. He has spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at the Sunbury Jets, firstly with their Big V men’s division 1 and the past two years with the women’s Big V
state championship team which has won back-to-back titles. “It was good for me to be in the system after not having a [open age] head coaching role for three seasons,” he said. “It’s a good chance to wet my feet and for me to check out some of the country associations. “I’m looking forward to the challenge.” Tighe, said he knew little about some of their opposition this season and he would be learning on the go. However, he was confident they had a good team that would be in the mix at the end of the season. The Tigers have a squad of 15 players, with up to 12 able to suit up for any single game. Tighe said it was a similar squad to last season. He highlighted Molly Greetham, who was part of the Jets’ championship side, and the Mangan sisters, as key players this season.
Brooke, Rachelle and Jess Mangan were all part of the Bendigo Braves Big V youth league side. Jess played several games for the Braves in the South Eastern Australia Basketball League. The squad also includes some up-and-coming players, such as Adrienne Cameron. “She’s been playing under-16s at Sunbury,” Tighe said. “She’s a Kyneton girl and will be a back-up point guard. It’ll be interesting to see how she steps up. “Hopefully we’ll go one game further this year and win it.” The Tigers kick off their season on October 14 against the Swan Hill Lady Flyers. The men’s team, which will play in the north west competition, start their season on October 13 against Mildura Heat. Tara Murray
Chloe Angove was named youth league 1 most valuable player. (Shawn Smits)
Awards fly for young Jet
Warren Else is one of five Woodend players who will share the coaching duties. (Shawn Smits)
Woodend looks to future By Tara Murray Woodend is hoping to go one step further in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup Premier first grade competition this season. After finishing runners-up last season to Bacchus Marsh, Woodend has managed to keep its squad together while adding a bit more depth. Woodend president Ronan Hume said it had been a pleasing off season. “We’ve got pretty much the same crew,” he said. “We’ve got an import for the first time and we’ve looked to bolster our side a bit with a few guys from our C-grade side who were a bit young last season. “They may step up and we’ve already got a good balance of youth and experience. We hope to go one further than last season.” The signing of Englishman Monte McCague has been the big news in the off season. The 19-year-old comes to Woodend from
Leeds and Broomfield Cricket Club in Kent. He is the son of former fast bowler Martin McCague, who played three tests for England. Hume said McCague was the type of player they had been looking for. “We were after someone that wasn’t necessarily already a star,” he said. “He has shown potential and is happy to coach the juniors. He’ll probably coach the under-17s. “He’s a bowling all rounder. He was notably a bowler, but concentrated on his batting when he was injured. “We see he will be a middle order batsman for us. “We think he will fit in at the club.” This season Woodend has decided to go with a different coaching structure. Instead of having one coach, five of the senior players will take on mentoring roles focusing on certain areas. Hume said there had been a good response from the players and the members.
“Five of the senior players are taking on roles and working with players and looking at ways to improve. “Michael Nalesnyik will look after the spinners and the slower bowlers, Greg Matthews will look after the medium and faster bowlers, while the rest [Warren Else, Adam Johnstone and Brett Gardner] will share the batting and all rounder roles. “It’s something a bit different and they have all been really accepting of it. We’re going in a good direction and, fingers crossed, it works.” Nalesnyik coached the side the past two seasons, while Else and Johnstone coached the side before that. Hume said across the club things were looking good. He said in a big boost they were looking to have two girls teams. Last season they started with a handful of girls, before finishing the season with nine players. Anyone interested in playing girls cricket can contact the club.
The awards keep coming for Sunbury Jets young gun Chloe Angove. The Jets’ star was recently named the Big V youth league 1 women’s most valuable at the league’s awards night. She was also named in the youth league 1 women’s All-Star 5. It follows her award for the grand final most valuable player after helping guide her side to a second straight title. Last year, Angove was the youth league women’s division 2 most valuable player and grand final most valuable player. In other awards, Jacob Formosa was named the men’s division 1 youth player of the year. Jets’ women’s captain Chelsea Burns took out her second defensive player of the year award in three years. Orla O’Reilly was named in the state championship women’s All-Star 5 team for a second year, rewarding her great season. Nathan Baker and Kyle Collins were named in the men’s youth league 1 All-Star 5. Nathan Marshall had already previously been named the Golden Hands winner for that division. Meanwhile, the Jets have announced that Ryan Addison has been appointed as men’s coach for next season. Addison said they were looking to have a strong side next year and that expectations will be high. Tara Murray
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Dragons spurred on by missed opportunities There’s plenty of fire in the belly for Gisborne ahead of the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s McIntyre Cup Premier Firsts season. Missing finals last season after back-to-back premierships has sparked the Dragons into action. Coach Glenn Waites said the players have driven a lot of the pre-season. “A lot of things didn’t go our way last season, including losing points,” he said. “We had six players lost from our first XI from the season before and we dropped games we shouldn’t have dropped. “We’ve had a longer pre-season this year and that has been driven by the players. I put out a pre-season plan and the senior players wanted it revised and added a few things in. “It’s been amazing support on and off the field and we’ve taken some strong steps forward.” On top of a strong pre-season, the Dragons have added a lot more depth this season. The competition was restructured because a number of clubs wanted to drop grades. The Dragons will field sides in the top three grades
and grade five. Waites said there was a lot of enthusiasm in the group, with several players returning after a season off. Jason Wilson, who was club champion in 2016-17, returns, while Clinton Young, who only played one McIntyre Cup game after an injury interrupted season, is another who the Dragons will see more of. Daniel Trevillian, another premiership player, is also back. Jayben Bannan, who has been playing at Williamstown, also returns to the club, along with his father Tim Bannan. The club has also signed West Indian quick Recordo Gordon. Waites said Gordon is already a club favourite. “He will be enormous for us and is really popular,” he said. “He has a bit of zip.” Gordon replaces Danza Hyatt, who has joined Darley to play turf cricket. Hyatt is the main out, while Braden Spear is having a year off and Geordy Nolan won’t play
a full season because of study commitments. Waites said there was also some young talent coming through. Joel Garbutt is one player that Waites has high hopes for believes he would benefit from having Gordon as a mentor. Matt and Josh McDonald, Ash Shaw and Harry Thomas are others that are pushing through the ranks. Waites said after the disappointment of the previous season, making finals was the minimum of that they wanted to achieve. The Dragons start their season with a one-dayer against Woodend on Saturday. Tara Murray
Jason Wilson is one of the players returning this season (Shawn Smits)
Thunder ready to roll By Tara Murray New East Sunbury coach Ron Mannion has been around cricket for a long time. Having played 150-odd games for Footscray in then premier cricket, Mannion turned his hand to coaching and club official. He was one of the first people in Australia to become a level three coach and coached several clubs before stepping away from the sport in the 1990s. But a story in the local paper a couple of years ago really stuck with him. East Sunbury coach Jessy Carroll was battling cancer, and Mannion decided he wanted to help Jessy and the club. “A couple of years ago I got involved when Jessy Carroll was sick,” Mannion said. “I got in touch with them … and started giving them a hand. “They were a little slow looking for a coach for this season. I was talking to [president] Mark [Wilkins] and said if you can’t get a coach, I better help out. “I sort of got volunteered for the role.” Mannion said the focus of the club would again be promoting youth through the ranks. Their top side will play in the District Shield First Grade competition, which was the former B-grade competition. The Thunder have added three players – Brandon Nicholls returns after playing at Lancefield last season; Josh Smith, another former Thunder player, comes across from Rupertswood; as does Luke Shoesmith. The Thunder have lost Lachie Wilkins, who is headed to Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association club Coburg. Mannion said they thought they had the right mix of experience and youth to make some inroads this season. “We have a lot of young kids, it’s just about getting some coaching and game time into them,” he said. “We’re trying to concentrate on those kids as they are the future of the club.” He said one area they had really worked on was fielding. As well as being a skilled cricketer, Mannion was a top baseballer and is using those skills to help the club. “We will be a better fielding side,” he said. “That was one area that let us down.” The Thunder will field three teams this season and is after a few more players. Having finished fifth last season, Mannion said they would be disappointed if they didn’t make the top four this year. “They are working really hard and they are having fun along the way. “Hopefully they’ll improve.” The club’s facilities and the ground is also
Liam Sherlock will be a key for east Sunbury this season. (Shawn Smits)
being updated in a big boost for the club. The Thunder kick off their season on Saturday in a one-dayer against Eynesbury Eagles. In other first round matches, Bacchus Marsh
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hosts Rupertswood, Gisborne plays Riddell and St Anthonys takes on Ashfield. Anyone interested playing at the Thunder can contact the club.
Lithgow takes on women’s coaching role It’s gone a bit of a full circle for new Sunbury Lions women’s coach Phil Lithgow. Having long been involved with the Lions, including a stint as president, Lithgow was recently announced as the Lions’ coach for next season. Lithgow has been a keen observer of the side for a number of years and decided to get on board and help out. He replaces Kerry Saunders who has left to take on a role at a higher level. “I see the girls all the time as I work at the social club which is at the ground,” he said. “I have interaction with the girls and I was the inaugural youth girls coach. “Some of those girls are still playing, so it will be nice to coach them again.” Lithgow coached the youth girls side for two years, guiding them to the premiership in 2007. He said it had been about 10 years since he had coached, but he had stayed involved in football the whole time. Lithgow said it was a thrilling time to get involved with the team. “The under-18 team is pretty exciting and has some quality talent,” he said. “We’ll be encouraging those too old to keep playing with us and it’s about keeping the rest of the group together. “Most of the girls are already talking about playing again next season.” He said he wants to work with the youth girls and junior coaches. The youth girls side won a second straight premiership, while the under-15s made the grand final. The Lions finished sixth this season in the Essendon District Football League Women’s competition. They were knocked out of the finals by the Sunbury Kangaroos in a semi final. Lithgow said the playing group was a little disappointed with their season. “They feel like they left a little bit in the tank, hopefully we can climb up the ladder.” The Lions will start preseason on November 12 and Lithgow said anyone who was interested should come down. “Anyone who wants to train, even if they aren’t committed to playing can come down. There’s no age barrier.” Tara Murray
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The arrival of the 10th generation Civic in mid-2016 sparked a significant revival, with sales more than doubling in 2017, albeit from a relatively low base. The new Civic hatchback is always the biggest seller in Australia. Our test here is of the topline sedan. Honda Civic comes in six variants, VTi, VTi-S, VTi-L, RS, VTi-LX and the high-performance Type-R. All are available as either a sedan or hatch with the exception of the Type-R which is hatch-only.
Civic VTi 1.8-litre petrol sedan or hatch: $22,390 (CVT) Civic VTi-S 1.8-litre petrol sedan or hatch: $24,490 (CVT) Civic VTi-L 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $27,790 (CVT) Civic RS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $31,790 (CVT) Civic VTi-LX 1.5-litre turbo-petrol sedan or hatch: $33,590 (CVT) Type-R 2.0-litre hatch: $50,990 (six-speed manual)
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Both sedan and hatch have the coupe-like profile that’s clearly aimed at attracting younger and less conservative older buyers to the Honda brand. The Honda family grille is flanked by narrow headlight clusters that sit above large honeycombed air intakes. The entry-level Civic VTi sits on 16-inch steel wheels, all others step up to alloys, 16-inch in the VTi-S, 17s in the others.
Engines / transmissions
Civic VT-i and VTi-S are powered by the well-established naturally-aspirated 1.8-litre in-line four turning out 104 kW and 174 Nm. The Civic VTi-L, RS and VTi-LX get an all-new 1.5-litre turbocharged twin-cam, direct-injected, four-cylinder with variable valve timing. It produces 127 kW of power and peak torque of 220 Nm between 1700 and 5500rpm. There is no manual gearbox, with all models getting a CVT in place of the previous conventional five-speed automatic.
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Honda dealer for drive-away prices.
Honda Civic has a bold and sleek look that will appeal to young buyers. (Supplied)
Infotainment The dashboard display is a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen in all models but without any physical buttons for the more commonly-used functions such as audio and air-conditioning. This can lead to a potential increase in driver inattention. Apple CarPlay comes with Siri Eyes Free mode and Android Auto with Google Voice for hands-free operations. The standard 180-Watt audio system has eight speakers, while the RS and VTi-LX feature a 542-Watt premium audio with 12 speakers.
Safety
In addition to common features (airbags, enhanced brakes and stability/traction control), all Civics get a multi-angle reversing camera; emergency stop signal; low tyre pressure warning and hill start assist.
Driving
Our test car was the top-of-the-range Honda VTi-LX sedan which, with its raft of safety equipment at an affordable price, is likely to be the preferred choice for family buyers.
The dashboard is logically designed with a tachometer and digital speedometer directly in front of the driver and a large infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dash. The new 1.5-litre turbocharged engine pulls strongly with little effort. The quiet engine and underbody streamlining contribute to one of the quietest small cars that we’ve driven. Fuel consumption is officially listed at 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres on combined city/ highway. We averaged 7.4 L/100 km during our week behind the wheel.
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Honda Civic looks great and has refinement that compares favourably with some larger, more expensive, cars. There’s also a road presence that’s been lacking in recent Civics. We have no doubt it could cope with a long interstate trip.
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