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Panthers ladder changes

Jo Kubeil
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Panthers ladder changes

WALLAN Basketball’s Big V competition delivered a mixed bag of results on the weekend in their far and away games, while The Youth League Panthers’ played closer to home against Craigieburn.

A country drive to Mildura on Saturday night saw The Panthers’ men’s team unhinged by Mildura Heat at the Hothouse on Saturday night.

The heat was on from start to finish, William Stewart played 26-points, Jon Bailey 16, and Peter Leckie 15 and in the third period the Panthers found another gear and made progress, but it wasn’t enough to win the game, Mildura finished on 115 points defeating Wallan 72.

Despite the loss, they moved up the ladder from eighth position to sixth on the division two table.

Next week it’s time to get snarly and defend the den from the Surfcoast Chargers at RB Robson Stadium for a 2pm game.

Wallan’s women claimed another victory, giving them back-to-back wins, and this time against the Coburg Giants at their home courts, the Coburg Basketball Stadium.

The Giants didn’t have the height on Wallan, they were unable to corner the lady cats and Wallan finished with 66-points on the scoreboard, leaving the losing team with 54.

Ranika Guyton scored 27 points, while Emmie Gardiner scored 10 and collected 24 rebounds, the team sits second on the ladder.

Next week the lady panthers challenge Surfcoast Chargers at RB Robson Stadium for a 12pm matinee game.

Wallan’s Youth League men won away against the Craigieburn Eagles on their home courts—the Craigieburn Sports Stadium on Sunday.

Damon Anderson led the way, scoring 20 points, while Kaleb Graham added 16, and Hunter Graham 15.

At the final siren, Craigieburn Eagles finished 12-points short, 85 to 97.

The Wallan’s Youth League women were sorely defeated by the Eagles.

Olivia Sweet and Lola Furnell each contributed 16 points, and Chloe McAullay added 16, however, there was tough competition from a former Wallan player, Sienna Poorter who scored 18-points throughout the game and Wallan finished 23-points behind the Eagles, 72-95.

Fines for not voting

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Fines for not voting

VICTORIANS who have an outstanding fine for failing to vote in the 2024 local council elections are urged to act before the matter is referred to Fines Victoria.
 Victorians who failed to vote in the October 2024 elections will start receiving a penalty reminder notice this week, which carries a fee of $29.20 in addition to the original $99 fine.

Electoral Commissioner Sven Bluemmel advised recipients of a penalty reminder notice to act as soon as possible.

“If you receive a penalty reminder notice in the mail, you have three options: pay the fine, request an internal review, or elect to go to court,” he said.

“Please get in touch with us if you have any questions or require further clarification because once we hand it over to Fines Victoria for enforcement action, we are unable to further assist.”

Non-voters have 28 days to respond to the penalty reminder notice. The Victorian Electoral Commission encourages people who are unsure what to do, or who require assistance throughout any stage of the infringements process, to call 1300 551 575 or visit vec.vic.gov.au/voting/fines-and-reviews

Men’s Sheds Romsey and Lancefield

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Men’s Sheds Romsey and Lancefield

THE newly appointed Federal Government representative for Men’s Health, Dan Repacholi visited Romsey and Lancefield’s men’s sheds last week to discuss the Government’s record investment of $32 million along with Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell.

Mr Repacholi lived in Romsey for a few years before he headed north to the Hunter region in New South Wales, and he was keen to get the message out that men need to get better at talking about their well-being and not delay vital health checks.

“Men’s Sheds are more than just about building things, they are about connection, community and better health outcomes for blokes,” he said.

“For too long, too many men have put off seeing a doctor or talking to someone when they’re struggling. We need to change that.

“Men’s Sheds provide a safe, familiar space where men can open up, check in with each other.”

Mental health is high on the agenda for the government and so is breaking the stigma around seeking support.

Mr Mitchell provided a record of how the record investment will make a difference.

“This investment will include $8.3 million to support another 2 years of the Men’s Shed National Shed Development Program, providing grants of up to $10,000 to individual sheds and for the AMSA [Australian Mens Shed Association] to deliver new health promotion and prevention programs,” he said.

Local grassroot investments of $20.7 million include, $7.4 million to expand Movember and the Ahead of the Game program which works alongside the AFL to help young men develop emotional resilience and the ability to seek help when they need it.

To help the Black Dog Institute research men’s health and suicide prevention, there’s $2 million available to the Danny Frawley Centre for Health and Wellbeing, and leaving no one behind, there’s $3 million for Healthy Male to support the delivery of Plus Paternal Initiative, a program that helps men prepare for fatherhood and supports the development of good parenting skills.

Valiant effort – CFA stair climb

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Valiant effort – CFA stair climb

Four Wandong CFA firefighters are participating in a gruelling 28-floor stair climb to raise vitals funds for cancer research and support and what better place to practice for the September 6 event than the ultra-tall Wandong pedestrian bridge.

The community turned out recently to support the brigade members in their training for the climb. People can directly donate to Wandong CFA’s fundraising efforts at firefighterclimb.org.au/donations/donate/cfa/wandong or visit their Facebook page Wandong CFA – Stair Climb.

Get art with Kilmore Art Society

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Get art with Kilmore Art Society

ARTIST and mentor, Jeannette Jain encourages primary school and secondary students to join their weekly gathering at the Kilmore Art Society (KAS) studio in Kilmore.

There are two sessions to attend, and the cost is free. There is no need to register, just bring your imagination and some snacks along on Wednesday, July 9 and 16, at 15 Anvil Avenue, Kilmore from 10am.

“If you can hold a pencil, you can draw,” she said.

“First efforts can be surprisingly good. We find our mental health improves when we have company. Rug up though, we have heaters but it’s such a large space to keep warm.

“Students over 10 are welcome to attend and we request that they be accompanied by a parent. Members of the community also welcome”.

Seymour Running Club Committee

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Seymour Running Club Committee

THE Seymour Running Club’s Annual General Meeting has seen its full committee re-elected as preparations ramp up for the 2025 Seymour Gift, set to be held at Kings Park on December 13.

All executive positions have remained consistent for the year ahead. Blair Collins, recently elected to the Victorian Athletic League (VAL) Board, returns as President, joined by Vice-President and star VAL athlete Cooper Lubeck, Mitch Itter as Secretary, and Peter Elliott as Treasurer.

The committee is eager to put on another massive event for the region, fresh off the Seymour Gift being named Meeting of the Year by the VAL. President Blair Collins said the committee was looking forward to topping last year’s efforts.

“Our first year together has been absolutely incredible, but we’re committed to making the Seymour Gift bigger and better every year,” he said.

“The entire committee is active throughout the community, and everyone brings a unique skillset to the club. To have everyone returned on the committee is a testament to the passion of our members and their vision for the Seymour Gift.”

Outside of the committee, sponsors and members will continue to play a crucial role in the club’s success.

“While our committee has been amazing, nothing is possible without the generous support of our sponsors and members,” Mr Collins said.

“We’ve been blown away by the support shown by the local business community and look forward to strengthening these partnerships in the year ahead.

“Last year we had over 120 Foundation Members, and we’ll be looking to top that again this year. Memberships will go on sale shortly, with plenty of updates about the Seymour Gift to follow.”

2025-26 Seymour Running Club Committee

Blair Collins (President)
Cooper Lubeck (Vice-President)
Mitch Itter (Secretary)
Peter Elliott (Treasurer)
Glenn Barry (Sponsorship Manager)
Jacqui Anderson
Shaun Bryans
Dylan Cook
Rob D’Orria
Joel Durham
Stephen Garner
Kelvin Lubeck
Patricia Sporle

Flushing out ideas on public toilets

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Flushing out ideas on public toilets

THOSE who live, work and play in the City of Whittlesea can now have their say on the location, design and accessibility of public toilets within the municipality.

Feedback from the community will help with revisions to Council’s Public Toilet Amenity Plan to ensure people have access to public toilets when and where they need them most.

The council currently manages more than 60 public toilets at parks, playgrounds, reserves, community centres and other facilities throughout the municipality. Other public toilets are provided by private businesses and organisations, such as in shopping centres and food outlets.

Public toilets are vital to ensuring people of all ages and abilities have peace of mind when going about their everyday lives.

A series of face-to-face pop-up sessions over five weeks will give people the chance to share their expectations, experiences and any ideas they have on where and what type of public toilets they would like to see across the city.

Feedback can also be provided through Council’s online Engage platform via a short survey and interactive mapping tool.

The mapping tool allows users to comment on existing public toilets, suggest locations for new facilities and detail preferred features.

The feedback received will help develop a revised Public Toilet Amenity Plan, which will then be shared with the community.

The updated priorities within the revised plan will be reviewed annually to ensure relevance and inform future Council budget allocations in the capital program.

To view the times and dates of the pop-up sessions, or to have your say on the plan, go to engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/toilets. The community consultation period lasts until July 20.

Funding boost for Flowerdale

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Funding boost for Flowerdale

FLOWERDALE Primary School received $279,672.58 in the latest round of the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) to carry out maintenance works on classrooms and facilities.

The funding will enable the school to undertake essential works such as fixing roofs and replacing windows, maintaining ramps, painting, and resurfacing floors, as well as some external projects like improving pathways.

Works are determined by a rolling facilities evaluation process, which provides up-to-date information on the condition of schools.

Including this latest round of funding, the PMP has funded $75.7 million for 245 projects at 235 schools in 2025.

From roads to recreation

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From roads to recreation

A STRATEGIC blueprint to manage and maintain more than $4 billion worth of community assets was endorsed at the City of Whittlesea June council meeting.

The final Asset Plan 2025-35 was developed following extensive community consultation, which included three dedicated focus groups that helped shape the eight guiding principles at the heart of the plan.

Mayor, Councillor Martin Taylor said that the principles reflected what the community values most, ensuring assets are managed in a way that supports the diverse community.

“The plan strategically aligns with our long-term Financial Plan and Community Plan and also responds to challenges and opportunities in our future. The plan outlines key actions required ensure the assets are well-maintained, useful and continue to provide value to our community,” Cr Taylor said.

He added that it also outlines how Council will work to prepare for the increasing demand for assets as our population grows, as the community adopts more active transport options like cycling and walking and for the impacts of increasing extreme weather.

Council’s assets, include 1,414km of sealed roads and 77km of unsealed roads, 2,606km of footpaths and 319km of shared paths, 2,085km of drainage pipes. 181 sporting facilities and 190 buildings.

To read the endorsed plan, visit https://engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/assetplan25

Plastic Free July

Jo Kubeil
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Plastic Free July

WORKPLACE lunch rooms across the globe are becoming part of the solution to arrest plastic pollution– will you be part of Plastic Free July by pledging to audit the lunch room garbage bin?

A bin audit does not have to be a grubby affair; it’s simply a way to learn what is being incorrectly tossed. Pragmatically, at the end of the working week, if the bin is full, it won’t be too hard to identify the culprits.

What presents as the biggest struggle is fitting separate bins into our cosy lunch rooms, but with a bit of imagination, there is hope.

Milk bottles are a necessity, until they are empty, and they may end up in landfill if there is not a designated bin or an employee willing to sort through the bin.

One thought is to rinse and return the empty bottle back to the fridge for a volunteer to take it home to their bin.

Another solution is to also rinse the bottle and reuse it for another purpose, such as a storage item or pot plant.

Unlike milk bottles, eligible plastic containers can be taken to a Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) facility where each earns a 10-cent refund, however, for the time and energy this costs, why not use a glass, mug or a reusable water bottle?

H2O is essential to our performance, and tips across Plastic Free July are intended to create awareness about the plastics which end up in landfill and not cause overwhelm or deny anyone from quenching their thirst.

Thanks to users of the CDS, the amounts of single use plastic drinking containers ending up in landfill has been significantly reduced.

In the City of Whittlesea alone, a whopping 22,487,710 containers have been reclaimed since Victoria’s CDS commenced operations in November, 2023.

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