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With parts of Victoria battling devastating bushfires, local volunteers have stepped up to lend a hand. Sunbury SES volunteer Jarrod Bell, left, spent five days during the new year period supporting fire operations in Omeo, East Gippsland. He was among 20 Sunbury volunteers who made the journey to towns including Sale, Bairnsdale, Orbost, Omeo, Dinner Plain, Swifts Creek and Swan Reach during a four-week period. “Largely our role has been rescue standby, effectively making sure these small communities, who are now stretched to their limits, have the ability to still provide that rescue coverage to not only the civilian communities but also the influx of firefighters,” Mr Bell said. “Rescue coverage for our firefighters is paramount. The more jobs that we as SES volunteers can do that firefighters don’t need to be doing, means there are more firefighters to fight the fires. “A good portion of our role is being there. We’ve had people establish relief centres. It’s about supporting the community and the fireys.” Mr Bell said he is unsure of what lies ahead for himself and his crew. “Our contribution [to the fire fight] isn’t going to slow down. It’s going to remain at a fairly active level.” Jessica Micallef ■ More
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Food recycling bins roll out Kitchen caddies are being delivered to about 14,000 homes ahead of Macedon Ranges council’s roll out of its new food organics and garden organics (FOGO) service. The service, which will begin at the start of February, will allow residents to place all garden and food waste into the one bin. Kyneton, Gisborne, Woodend, Mount Macedon, Macedon, Lancefield, Romsey and Riddells Creek residents have been contacted
by the council and will this month receive a ‘kitchen caddy’, compostable caddy liners and an information pack including a collection calendar. Garden bins will be known as FOGO bins and will be used for the new service. Residents in the rollout area who do not already have a garden bin will be provided with a new 240-litre bin with a lime green lid. FOGO bins will be collected weekly. The council estimates about a third of the contents in the average household rubbish bin
is food waste. FOGO is expected to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill. FOGO will bring the total number of household bins to four per home, including a glass only bin (purple lid), recycling bin (yellow lid), rubbish and general waste bin (red or dark green lid) and FOGO bin (lime green lid). Acting mayor Mandi Mees said the council had been working hard to find innovative solutions to the waste and recycling industry crisis. “We will deliver a more sustainable and
responsible waste collection service in 2020 through the introduction of this new four bin kerbside collection service,” she said. “We know our community is committed to reducing waste and we thank you for your assistance while we continue to trial and implement solutions.” FOGO will be phased in over the next five years, with majority of Macedon Ranges towns included in the rollout this year. Bin collection days may change when the new service starts.
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Thefts drive Macedon crime rise By Jessica Micallef Macedon Ranges’ crime rate has risen almost 10 per cent in the year to September 2019, new figures show. The latest data from the Crime Statistics Agency reveals a total of 2426 offences were recorded across the region, an increase from 2226 in the previous 12 months. Macedon Ranges acting Inspector David Rowe attributed the spike to an increase in theft offences. “We had an ongoing issue in relation to theft of copper wiring and also involving
properties or homes under construction, so that was certainly a driver for the Kyneton and Gisborne area,” he said. “As a result, members of the Macedon Ranges Crime Investigation Unit, along with support from Highway Patrol and uniformed police in the area … are targeting those offences. “Thirteen offenders have been charged as a result of that work. Nine of those are still on remand and others will face court.” According to the agency, property and deception offences – including arson, property damage, burglary and breaking and entering,
theft and deception – have risen by 12 per cent (from 1178 offences to 1323) in the year to September 2019. “It’s really important that people lock their houses, lock up their buildings and garages,” acting Inspector Rowe said. “In January, we have a focus on property damages and theft of and from motor vehicles. Ensure cars are locked, that goes including on your driveway. “If people see something suspicious that doesn’t fit in, give us a ring or report to Crime Stoppers.”
Crimes against the person – including assault, robbery, stalking and harassment, and dangerous and negligent behaviour – rose by four per cent in the same period (from 326 offences to 342 offences). Kyneton recorded the highest number of criminal offences, with 510 offences reported in the year to September 2019, compared to 498 offences in the previous year. It was followed by Gisborne, Romsey, Woodend and Macedon. In Hume, recorded crime offences rose 2.4 per cent in the year to September, 2019 (from 20,719 offences to 21,211).
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coaching, while also doing the best she can to get the swimmer to their ultimate goal. “When they get in the water, so many of the swimmers go underwater and just move freely in the water,” she said. “Not everyone wants to be a paralympian but we do the best that we can. “I do these things because I want to. Swim cheers you up.” The 2019 Victorian Sports Awards will be announced February 26 at Marvel Stadium. Details: vicsport.com.au/awards
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A physical education teacher by trade, Garrad is the head swim coach at Sunbury Swimming Club. She also spends her time teaching swimmers with disabilities. “I started a group here in Sunbury because there was a need to coach people with a disability,” she said. “I work with the individual swimmer. I go over the rules we have to abide by for international Paralympics and we work out how we can adjust the swimmer’s style to their best advantage.” The “freedom of giving the swimmer an opportunity” is what Garrad enjoys most about
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Karen Garrad knows her way around a pool. The Sunbury swimming coach has been listed as a finalist for the Community Coach of the Year Award for the 2019 Victorian Sports Awards. Garrad, who teaches at Sunbury Swimming Club, said she was surprised at her success. “It’s a bit of a shock,” she said. “I didn’t know I was being nominated. I’ve been working in this area for 35 years and I have never received recognition, so it feels nice. Although I don’t do it for recognition, I do it because I enjoy coaching these swimmers.”
More than nine drivers a day were caught breaking the law on Macedon Ranges roads during the Christmas and new year period. Police were out in full force on Victorian roads during an 18-day festive crackdown between Thursday, December 19 and Sunday, January 5. Police intercepted 173 drivers on Macedon Ranges roads, including 93 speeding drivers, nine drivers disobeying traffic signals and signs, and 16 motorists driving without a seatbelt. Police nabbed 27 motorists driving unregistered vehicles, while six disqualified drivers were caught on the road. Three drivers were caught using their mobile phones. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Libby Murphy said it was alarming how many unauthorised drivers police detected statewide. “We are already off to a sad start this year and I do not want to see any more Victorians dying unnecessarily,” she said. So far, more than four people have lost their lives on Victorian roads in 2020, with the first fatality occurring within the first two hours of the new year. Assistant Commissioner Murphy said while 2019 was a challenging year on Victorian roads, the last six months of the year saw the number of deaths at a 10-year low. “I don’t want to lose momentum and have history repeat itself, which saw a shocking number of people lose their lives at the beginning of last year,” she said.
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With National Pet Adoption Day around the corner, Sunbury locals are being urged to consider rescuing a furry new friend. Sunbury PETstock is taking part in the sixth annual National Pet Adoption Day next month for locals to learn about the process of adopting a rescue animal. PETstock Assist charity and events co-ordinator Jess Guilfoyle is calling on locals to be open-minded and think differently about adopting a pet. “We want people to be open to different types of animals and breeds, to make considered and sustainable choices and to give rescue pets a chance at a better life,” she said.
“Contrary to popular belief many animals are surrendered to rescue groups through no fault of their own. “We’re encouraging all animal-lovers to attend adoption day to meet pets in need, educate themselves on adoption and reconsider any biases they may have towards rescue animals. “All pets deserve a safe and loving forever home and through initiatives like this we hope to break the cycle of pet homelessness.” National Pet Adoption Day is on Saturday, February 15 at PETstock Sunbury, 85 Vineyard Road between 10am-2pm.
Hume council is seeking feedback on laneway improvements in Sunbury. Proposed works on laneways include new pedestrian paths with granite paving, landscaping, street furniture renewal, bins, improved pedestrian lighting and crossings and drainage and road improvements. The upgrades are expected to start mid-2020. The consultation period ends on Friday, January 31.
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Care bears on the way By Jessica Micallef Local Australian Red Cross members are hoping to put a smile on the faces of children affected by the devastating bushfires. The Australian Red Cross Woodend branch members and volunteers have been knitting up a storm, creating trauma teddy bears. Branch volunteer Robyn Grant said they were inspired to help after experiencing first-hand how traumatic the fires had been to families. “We had what we call active personnel who were involved in the evacuation of Mallacoota,” she said. “Teddies are such a comfort to children who probably only had to their name a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. “Having something of your own to snuggle is comforting.” Ms Grant put a call out on Facebook earlier this month for volunteers to help create the teddies. She said the community response was “mind blowing”. More than 350 teddies were knitted at a workshop last Monday. “We didn’t know if we were going to get 35 or 100 people. We got about … 200 plus people,” Ms Grant said. “A lot of people said to me ‘I’ve already donated but I want to do something.’ “People want to physically help and they can’t. This is something that can actually do and they know where it is going and why it’s going and the affect it will have and it’s very important.” Australian Red Cross members make trauma teddies throughout the year, sending them to children in difficult times. To make a trauma teddy, visit: bit. ly/2FzMoGN
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Council lends a hand Macedon Ranges council is supporting bushfire-affected towns. Two council emergency management staff have been deployed to Towong Shire in north-eastern Victoria, to assist with its relief and recovery efforts. Acting chief executive officer Karen Stevens said the staff would be based at Towong’s council offices in Tallangatta. She said Tallangatta is outside the current fire area and is safe. A relief centre has been opened in the town to support fire-affected residents and visitors. “We are pleased to be able to offer assistance to councils affected by the bushfires and share our expertise and knowledge with them,” Ms Stevens said. “In case of emergencies such as this, councils work together. “Council is able to assist as we have the capacity and the weather is expected to be milder, reducing the likelihood of a bushfire in our own shire.” Acting mayor Mandi Mees said the council was always keen to assist where possible when other councils were affected by emergencies. “We know how devastating bushfires can be to a region and we want to help in whatever way we can,” she said. Cr Mees is encouraging residents to support and donate to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. To donate:www.vic.gov.au/ bushfireappeal Jessica Micallef
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Slam dunk for Brave girls By Jessica Micallef Sunbury girls can now get their head in the game and learn a few basketball tricks. The Sunbury Braves Basketball Club received $2500 as part of a VicHealth Active Club grant to fund a free eight-week basketball introductory program. Club secretary Brianna Difalco said the aim of the program was to increase female participation in sport. “Overall numbers are down, especially in our local basketball club,”
she said. “We are a small club and we have no girls. We are just all males which is a little sad. “We came up with the initiative to put together this eight-week program for girls aged between 9 and 12 years who have an interest in playing basketball, or are too embarrassed or too shy or too intimidated to go into a competitive team. “We’re giving them the opportunity to learn about the game and develop basic skills in a girls-only environment. “It’ll be friendly, supportive, there’ll be female coaches, they can make new friends, get
exercise and hopefully gain some confidence in the game. “We hope in the end, we have enough girls to create a team to enter them in the winter 2020 season.” The club received the money in November last year and it will be used to purchase equipment, training singlets and uniforms. The program will begin in term one and will run for one hour a week. For more details and to join the program: sunburybrave@outlook. com
A Sunbury business, which has been in the one family for more than two decades, has been recognised for its efforts. Sunbury Autobarn was awarded National Autobarn Store of the Year for 2019 at a ceremony at the Gold Coast Exhibition Centre late last year. Store chief executive Adam Mizzi said he was thrilled with the achievement. “I work 80 hours a week and to be acknowledged for your hard work and the team’s hard work is incredibly humbling and exciting,” he said. “We’ve been nominated 10 years in a row now. “It’s a credit to the team here at the store, and anyone in the past that has worked for me or the company, I am very grateful for.” The store is no stranger to success, having won the same award in 2008. Mr Mizzi credited his store’s success to his team’s dedicated support to the business over the years. “Without their support, we wouldn’t be successful,” he said. “My assistant has been with me for 12 years and she’s a really big part of the success. She’s my backbone. “I enjoy the customer service and the community aspect and being able to raise funds. We’ve raised close to $1.6 million for local and international charities since 2004.” Jessica Micallef
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Residents urged to be water wise By Jessica Micallef Coliban Water is reminding residents to use water wisely this summer by following permanent water-saving rules. Coliban Water executive general manager Steve Healy said despite a dry spring, Coliban Water’s catchment storages near Kyneton were in a good position for summer. “Our catchment storages peaked at 96 per cent in October and are currently at 88 per cent with a combined volume of 61,171 megalitres.
We were at 81 per cent at this time last year,” he said. “We recorded 122 millimetres of rain at our Malmsbury Reservoir this spring, which is around 40 per cent less than our long term average. “Our inflow for spring was 6541 megalitres, which is around 75 per cent less than our long term average but 20 per cent more than we received for the same period last year. “Although our catchment inflows are low, we have been managing our water resources for
dry conditions.” Coliban Water has nine water supply systems across north-central Victoria, all reliant on rainfall during winter and spring. All towns in the Coliban Water region, including Kyneton, Malmsbury and Tylden, are on permanent water-saving rules. “The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting below average rainfall and warmer than average days over the coming months, but we are well prepared to meet our urban and rural customers’ needs,” Mr Healy said.
“Permanent water-saving rules are five key water saving rules to ensure we use water efficiently and avoid wastage to conserve it for the future. “The rules are easy to follow. The main ones are to use a leak-free hose fitted with a trigger nozzle and only use watering systems between 6pm and 10am on any day. “We know the importance of preparing for dry conditions as we face the challenges of climate adaption, rainfall variability and growth in population and demand.”
Thirsty wildlife cool off Cherokee resident John Power is doing his bit to provide a place of sanctuary for animals in the heat by filling birdbaths with water – and he’s urging others to do the same. “The recent wildfires throughout southeastern Australia have had tragic impacts on people and wildlife,” Mr Power said. “While the Macedon Ranges and its environs escaped devastation during these latest fires, our region’s sensitive natural habitats are still subject to chronic rising temperatures and declining rainfall, posing threats to long-established wildlife populations.” Mr Power set up a 10-litre birdbath at his property three years ago and noticed about three to six litres of water was being consumed each day. Not knowing what animals were visiting the birdbath, he set up a hidden camera earlier this month which captured a high level of animal activity.
“Birds used the birdbath at all times of the day, and there were even several night-time visits by a parrot and bassian thrush,” Mr Power said. “Wombats tended to take to the water soon after nightfall, between 9-10pm, and again between midnight and 2am. “An echidna visited the birdbath and actually climbed into it. An echidna also had a night-time swim on one occasion. “Most animals visited the birdbath briefly, spending a few minutes drinking before heading off. The photos also provided evidence that pest animals were not benefiting from the birdbath. There were no fox visits … nor were there any visits by deer. “I can only urge residents to fill their birdbaths on hot days. You might be saving dozens of lives.“ Jessica Micallef
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We’re making the intersection of Barry and Main Streets safer
Construction of the new roundabout in Romsey will begin Monday, 6 January 2020.
Our nearby upgrade of MelbourneLancefield Road will also start in early 2020. To find out more visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Melbourne-Lancefield Road’.
The roundabout will slow the flow of traffic and guide vehicles in one direction, making it safer for those using the intersection.
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Catch a wave in the suburbs By Laura Michell The surf’s up at Urbnsurf, with the Tullamarine park opening its doors to the public last week. The $28 million surf park near Melbourne Airport opened on January 6 after two months of testing to achieve the perfect waves. The park is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Ubnsurf founder Andrew Ross said the park has been seven years in the making. He said the park strived to make surfing easier and more accessible by providing safe, convenient and reliable breaks that create perfect waves day and night. “Whether it’s learning how to stand up on a board for the first time, or pulling in to challenging barrels without having to travel for hours or be at the mercy of the elements, Urbnsurf Melbourne is set to become a new hub for the Victorian surf community and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike,” he said. Urbnsurf features multiple surfing zones, accommodating beginners, experienced surfers and everyone in between. Details:urbnsurf.com
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MY PLACE Musician Tim Allan is releasing his debut song Polka Dots next month. The Sunbury resident spoke with Jessica Micallef about the story behind the song and his future in the music industry.
What are you passionate about? First and foremost I’m a songwriter. I love creating music and lyrics, producing them and performing live. It’s a bit of an obsession for me I guess. I spent my first four years out of high school studying musical theatre in Melbourne and it’s ingrained in me this notion of telling stories. I’m passionate about the importance of the arts in society and the significance it plays in people’s lives. How long have you been singing? I started singing lessons in 2011, when I realised how much I enjoyed it. I think I just loved the feeling of being on stage and singing was a part of that. Guitar was my first instrument and I was 10 years old when I started learning so it is very much second nature to me. I play bass guitar and piano as well and I’d say they all help me significantly when developing the nuances of the voice. What do you enjoy most about it? I love sharing my songs and connecting with people. People love so many things about music – the unrelenting energy of a great live performance through to being affected emotionally by a great piece of lyric writing. There’s so much power in singing and I love
sharing that. Your debut song Polka Dots is set to be released next month – tell me about the song? Polka Dots is really a party song. It’s about meeting someone new and hoping it lasts. At its core, there is so much uncertainty in Polka Dots from the point of view of someone who doesn’t know where this new relationship is headed. It’s about diving into a relationship and hoping the other person is going to reciprocate. How long did it take to write? Generally when I’m writing a song, it spawns out of a story I want to tell or an idea. I usually find myself working on lyrics first with a general vision of how it will sound, before exploring musical ideas and setting the lyrics to music. Polka Dots was actually one of those rare songs where everything came together at once. I had a friend tell me about a new relationship she hoped will last. I quickly got an idea and after embracing that feeling she had, the song came together quite quickly. I came home that night and a few hours later the song was written. Where do you hope to take your singing? After the release of Polka Dots, they’ll be some live gigs coming up and a lot more songs coming in 2020. I’ve written hundreds of songs and can’t wait to share them with as many people I can. That’s what I aim to do with my music – tell stories of joy, love, faith, death, hate, and every emotion that encompasses me and the authenticity of being who I am. Who knows where it will take me, but I love that and I’m pretty excited about the prospect.
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What is your connection to Sunbury and/or the Macedon Ranges? I grew up in Gisborne, I went to school in Kyneton and I moved over to Sunbury in 2018. So it’s fair to say it’s in my blood. It’s where my family is from and so in that regards it’s definitely impacted how I create music.
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The Macedon Ranges and District Motor Club’s annual picnic day and car display is on Sunday, February 9 at Hanging Rock, 139 South Rock Road, Woodend between 9am-2pm. Vehicles on display are 25 years and older. ■ Graham, 0419 393 023
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day under the stars at Hanging Rock with a screening of Picnic at Hanging Rock on Saturday, February 15. Gates open at 7pm for an 8.15pm start. Food and drink will not be available ■ To book: bit.ly/363UlPZ
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Sunbury Roar women having an instant impact Sunbury is making some big inroads in its first season in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s competition. Fielding a side for the first time, the Roar didn’t know what to expect heading into the season. Captain Amber Andrews said she didn’t have any expectations, but was thrilled with how everything had gone so far. “It’s been pretty fantastic,” she said. “We’ve had a few good wins, which has been nice. We’re getting a fair few girls now that have never played before. “We are getting them and training them up and they are getting better and better.” Andrews said they had a squad of about 15 players, which was good for a first year side. She said half of them were new to the sport
and were really enjoying it. Andrews, who previously played at Gisborne, said it had been good to have a team in the Sunbury area, where she lived. She said for the side this year, it was about taking the first step and setting up a team and developing together. “We celebrate the personal bests and the whole team winning,” she said. “Marta Mora has come in with her partner playing at the club and has done a terrific job. She’s always there for training and showing a lot of enthusiasm and she’s just started to bowl in games. “Cassie Hadson is another playing for the first time. She has been bowling really well and taking some wickets.” As well as making improvement on field, the
Roar women have had plenty of support off field as well. Andrews said they had been made to really feel welcome at the club. Men’s players Justin Allen, Nathan Mora and Steve Osborne have taken on the coaching role, putting in a lot of hard work and effort to have the team ready each week. “We’ve got our own baggy blue and our number. It’s yours for life and it’s pretty exciting and special,” Andrews said. “We’ve got a sponsor just for the women’s side in Hungry Jacks Sunbury. They’ve come on board solely for the women and have allowed us to get extra things.” The Roar returned to action on Sunday against St Andrews for the second part of the season.
It was a tough day for the Roar as they slumped to a big loss against the second placed side. St Andrews elected to bat and made 3-113 from its overs. Andrews was the pick of the bowlers taking 2-9. The Roar conceded 71 extras. The Roar never got going in their innings and were bowled out for just 32. Of that there was 24 extras, with Stephanie Mora top scoring with the bat, with three. The Roar currently sit fourth. Andrews said it would be really good to finish in the top four and play finals. “Hopefully we can have some more wins and the aim is to achieve that,” she said. “It would be fantastic if we could get into finals in our first year.” Tara Murray
Bombers remain positive
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Riddell continues to show positive signs despite not getting the desired results in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup competition. A late inclusion into the top grade with the departure of Sunbury, the Bombers always knew this season would be a tough one, with wins likely to be hard to come by. With one win so far, the Bombers currently sit seventh ahead of St Anthony’s. Bombers president David King said while it had been tough, they weren’t dropping their heads. “We might have expected to be down the bottom end,” he said. “The boys are still enjoying it and keeping really positive. We have been thereabouts and haven’t been flogged which is a good thing. “We’re one or two batsmen short. “Hopefully we get close and maybe get one or two more wins, which would be great.” King said the availability of players had also hurt them, with the side not having as much depth as other clubs and in previous years. He said there had been a number of highlights in the first part of the season. Matthew Darby, who has missed several games, made a century against Diggers Rest Bulla before Christmas. The development of some of the younger players had also been a shining light. “We’ve had juniors that would normally play in the twos,“ King said. “They’ve been happy to step up and fill the void. “My son Harrison King, who is 16, and Daniel Schwarzenberg is 15, and they’re two of the younger ones. “They haven’t been intimated. They haven’t bowled but when they’ve batted at times they’ve been able to hold up an end, so the batsmen at the other end can add some more runs.” The Bombers returned to the field on Saturday in the second of the T20 matches, facing two-time reigning premiers Bacchus Marsh. The Bulls made 2-146 from their overs, with skipper James Lidgett top scoring with 56. Bombers captain coach Heath Wadden took both wickets for the Bombers. The Bombers didn’t get close, finishing 9-99. Wicketkeeper Harry Fisher top scored with 22 not out, coming in at number six. King said the focus for the rest of the season was to try and get a couple more wins to ensure that they stay in the top division. He said when they put their hand up to go back into the top grade, they didn’t want it to be for just one season. With St Anthony’s winless, the battle for bottom spot and relegation will be between those two sides. “St Anthony’s, when we come up against them, will be a big game,” he said. In other results, Gisborne remains undefeated after beating Romsey, Diggers Rest Bulla was too good for St Anthony’s and Sunbury United beat Woodend.
A countback was needed to decide the winner of Romsey Golf Club’s stroke competition on Saturday. Playing in an unusual wind, the players had good conditions despite a lot of rain the previous day. Keith Hocking took out the win from John Freestone on a countback of the last six holes, after both players finished on 71 after their handicaps were taken into consideration. Michael Read and John Laing finished a further shot back. Lis Manktelow was the women’s winner. Jenny Hartley, Jan Harver and Colleen Duller won the women’s ambrose competition on Wednesday.
GDCA Kyneton remains in finals contention with a solid win against Romsey in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield competition. Playing in the second of the T20 rounds, the Tigers made 143 from their overs. They then restricted Romsey to 6-116. Kyneton sits fifth, a game outside the top four. Eynesbury, Sunbury and Aintree were the other winners.
Bowls Australian star Carla Krizanic claimed her sixth Sunbury Bowling Club women’s club championship. She beat Lisa Trewarne in the final on Sunday, winning 25-14. The men’s final between Lee Welsey and Rob Sutherland will be held on Thursday. Sunbury, which is sitting third, will resume its Bowls Victoria pennant division 1, section 2 season on January 25.
CBL Kyneton Tigers’ run for the finals in the Country Basketball League north-west will resume this weekend. Both the men’s and women’s sides had a bye at the weekend. The men’s side is on the road this week, facing the Castlemaine Cannons on Sunday afternoon. They currently sit sixth on the ladder. The women’s side has a second straight week off. They are sitting a game outside the top four.
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Heath Wadden took both wickets for Riddell on Saturday. (Shawn Smits) 202969_12
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Kangaroos on the hunt for key midfielders
Clinton Young has joined the Sunbury Kangaroos. (Picture: Shawn Smits) 202908_01
The Sunbury Kangaroos are on the hunt for high quality midfielders after being left behind the eight ball early in preparations for life in Essendon District Football League division 1. With a couple of departures and a raft of retirements across their seniors and reserves premiership sides, the Kangaroos have been looking to fill some gaps as they head into the higher grade. Kangaroos coach Anthony Leydin said while it wasn’t ideal, they were still in a good position. “We’ve had a fair bit of uncertainty,” he said. “We had recruited last season for division 2 and knew some weren’t suited to division 1. We were expecting a few retirements. “The positive from all that is that we’re in a strong position financially to make some attractive offers to the right players.“ Leydin said the one area they were still looking to strengthen was the midfield. The side has lost best and fairest winner Tie Cuffe and Matt Quigley, who are both set to play elsewhere this season, on top of the retirements. Leading goalkicker Lachlan Baddeley,
Matt Welsh, Christian Monaco and Michael Spooner are among those to retire. Leydin said they were still unsure on the future of a handful of other players. “If we can attract two or three top range midfielders, we’ll be in a good spot,” Leydin said. “We’re happy with who we have brought in and we are looking to bring in a couple of midfielders around 25 years old. “We don’t want to be making up the numbers and we don’t want to go straight back down to division 2.” While they are set for a few changes and still looking for a couple of players, Leydin is happy with who they have brought in so far. Former Collingwood and Hawthorn player Clinton Young headlines the signings. The AFL premiership player has been playing-coach at Gisborne the last couple of years. Young won’t play every week due to his assistant coach role with VFL side Williamstown. “We might get him for nine to 10 games,”
Sunbury is on a roll
EDFL clubs band together for bushfires
Tara Murray There was no room for complacency for Sunbury in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 Russell Pollock Shield on Saturday. Having had an outright win against Footscray ANA in the final round before Christmas, the Roar faced the same opponent on Saturday in a one-dayer. It would be the same result, with a big win for the Roar as they cemented their spot in the top four. Roar captain-coach Craig Ballinger was thrilled with how his side has started the year. “It was a really good day and we got what we needed,” he said. “We had them prior to Christmas and Jason McGann destroyed them taking 8-13. Facing them again the first game after Christmas, we couldn’t rest on what we had done. We had to reset and everything took care of itself. The Roar’s bowlers again got the job done against Footscray, bowling them out for 67 in the 33th over. Jason McGann and Jason McGowan both finished with the figures of 3-20. Ballinger said the bowling unit was bowling well as a collective. “I’ve been really impressed with the bowlers,” he said. “There’s been a real even contribution, even down to Stephen and Michael Treweek, even if the figures don’t show. “Michael has come in and has tied down an end bowling spin, allowing the quicks to bowl as fast as they can from the other end.” With a few players unavailable, the Roar had to make changes to their batting order. They still got the job done, finishing 3-72. Regan Connell, who hasn’t batted any higher than seven this season, opened the batting and finished 35 not out. Ballinger said it was good to give some other guys the opportunity to have a good bat. “Our seven, eight and number nine aren’t getting hits, so with a couple of top order guys missing there was the chance to bat higher. “Regan normally bats around seven. He came to me during the week and said he would like to bat at the top.” Ballinger said one good sign for the side this season was it had been the depth in the squad. He said while they had always had quality, they hadn’t had the depth if players were unavailable. “There’s so many options coming into selection night we have a good headache,” he said. “If someone is out, we have guys ready to come up and do the job, we’re just not filling the spot with numbers.”
Sunbury bowler Murphy Boyd. (Shawn Smits) 202959_06
The win has the Roar sitting third, with 10 points separating the top six teams. Ballinger said they were always confident they had the side to match it with every team and that were now starting to come together and play consistent cricket. The Roar is also through to the finals of the T20 competition. Their quarter final group also includes West Coburg and senior division side Yarraville
he said. “His first priority is Williamstown,“ Leydin said. “We’ll look to make the most of his kicking skills and it will be a real beneift for the younger players to play with an AFL premiership player. “We’re looking forward to having him as we’ve lost a fair bit of experience.” Diggers Rest premiership player Mark Freeth, Sunbury Lions duo Dylan Caruana and Will Healy, Rupertswood’s Dean Halliwell and Greenvale’s Zach McCasker have also joined the Kangaroos looking for more senior opportunities. Leydin said Healy and Halliwell had trained the house down before Christmas and staked their claims for a senior spot. In a bonus for the Kangaroos, they will have nearly a dozen players come up from their under-19 team. Leydin said they were keen to give these players an opportunity. “We haven’t had that for a long time,“ he said. “We’ll provide some good opportunities for them.” Tara Murray
Club. Ballinger said they had nothing to lose playing two higher ranked sides. “They are danger games for sides like Yarraville Club, which don’t want to lose to a division 5 side. “The pressure is on them and we have nothing to lose. It gives us experience against sides that are where we want to be in the next few years. It’ll be a good experience for us.”
Clubs from across the Essendon District Football League are uniting together to help raise funds for those affected by the bushfires. Two football matches, one men’s and one women’s will be held on February 16 made up of players from across the league in what is expected to be a big day to raise money for bushfire victims. It’s hoped that players from every EDFL club will be part of the day. The day is the idea of Roxburgh Park coach Michael Farrelly. The EDFL also quickly jumped on board and is helping organise the day. The plan had originally been to hold the event on January 27, but it had been put back to allow more time to organise. Farrelly said this was the perfect way that they could help those who had been affected. “Footy is a big thing for us,” he said. “The best way we can help is to put on a jumper and raise some money for the guys that are suffering. “If we can get together and raise some money, it will be a massive help.” Farrelly said they had been blown away from the support from other clubs wanting to be involved. Farrelly said within three days 27 clubs had already committed to be involved. Farrelly said some clubs, including his own, would have trouble deciding who would be part of it, with so many players interested. Not only were players interested in being part of it, coaches from across the league were also keen to help out. Aberfeldie’s Adam Potter, Tullamarine’s David Connell, Coburg Districts’ Tom Gleeson, Westmeadows’ Mo Kaakour and Craigieburn’s Lance Whitnall along with Farrelly have committed to be part of the men’s coaching panels. “It won’t be a fully serious game. “It will be a normal game of football and [we’ll] have a lot of fun with it.” Farrelly said there had been a number of local companies wanting to get involved. Anyone interested in getting involved can contact Roxburgh Park or the EDFL. Tara Murray
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