Warracknabeal Herald

All new Veloster Turbo heats up Hyundai’s crossover

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:04:13 +0000

The Hyundai Veloster‘s unique design and exceptional package has become an instant success in Australia and now the naturally aspirated Veloster range is joined by the all-new Veloster SR Turbocharged version delivering enhanced levels of performance and specification.
Designed at Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Centre in Korea, the Veloster range challenges conventional sports car design theories with the introduction of the game-changing 2+1 door concept, which offers a unique forward-hinged third door located on the passenger side for easy rear-seat access with a single door on the driver’s side.
The Veloster SR Turbo adds some spice to the affordable sports car market. Powered by the all-new Gamma 1.6-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engine, the Veloster SR Turbo delivers 46 percent more peak power (150 kW @ 6000 rpm) and 60% more maximum torque (265Nm @ 1750 – 4500 rpm) than the naturally aspirated 1.6-litre GDI engine found in the Veloster and Veloster + models. The Veloster SR Turbo is available with the option of a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed automatic transmission, the latter fitted with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
With manufacturer’s list pricing starting at $31,990, the Veloster SR Turbo balances performance and practicality with affordability.
2+1 door concept
The Veloster range combines the style of a coupe and the functionality of a hatchback, while incorporating an additional kerb-side door. Hyundai’s unique design implements a conventionally hinged rear (third) door on the kerb-side of the Veloster, providing safe and ready access to the surprisingly spacious rear seats. The kerb-side rear door handle is hidden to maintain an uncompromised visual flow.
Styling
Veloster SR Turbo takes the unique design concept one step further with sports inspired exterior modifications, providing a more potent visual identity. The front, dominated by a large hexagonal grille is balanced with round front fog lamps and projector beam headlamps with daytime running lights, making an aggressive statement. It also features 18” alloy wheels with chrome inserts, married to low profile tyres, bookend distinctive sculpted side skirts.
In-cabin environment
The Veloster SR Turbo’s powerful exterior is echoed in its cabin treatment. The centre console stack, finished with a modern metallic look, becomes the focal point and houses the latest in multimedia technology, providing an exceptional entertainment experience from its multi-functional 7-inch LCD touchscreen.
The new seating trim includes leather/leatherette front sports bucket seating featuring a distinctive turbo-embroidered embellishment, with power driver’s seat incorporating lumbar support to ensure outstanding levels of comfort.
Meanwhile driver and passenger comfort is enhanced with height adjustable front active head restraints, height adjustable rear head restraints and climate control air conditioning.
The Supervision instrument cluster, features Hyundai’s signature blue back-lighting, provides greater clarity for the driver while a large centre display provides a plethora of vehicle operation and trip information, including trip computer with instant and average fuel consumption, distance to empty, trip distance, average speed, elapsed time readout and tyre pressure monitoring system.
All driver management systems, including audio, phone, trip computer and cruise control, are operated with steering wheel mounted finger-tip convenience. Paddle-shift transmission controls, for enthusiasts who enjoy sport-style manual gear selection, are standard on the automatic variant.
A striking two-piece panorama glass roof features in the Veloster SR Turbo’s light and airy interior cabin.
7” entertainment
Encompassing the latest in multimedia technology, the Veloster SR Turbo delivers a premium in-car entertainment experience from its multi-functional and easy to use 7” LCD touchscreen.
The Veloster SR Turbo introduces Hyundai’s state-of-the-art satellite navigation system. Incorporating SUNA live traffic updates, lane guidance, junction views, speed limits, speed warnings and camera alerts, the system allows the driver to take command of the road and enjoy driving.
The premium audio system incorporates an in-dash MP3 CD player and AM/FM radio tuner, four speakers, a centre speaker, two tweeters and a subwoofer all powered by an external amplifier.
Engine performance
The cleverly integrated twin-scroll turbine housing and exhaust manifold, when combined with direct injection, results in near-instantaneous power delivery, minimal turbo lag, and usable low-end torque from the 1.6-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) engine.
A twin-scroll turbo recovers even more energy from the exhaust than a single-scroll turbocharger, due to a divided manifold. The twin-scroll design separates the cylinders whose exhaust gas pulses interfere with each other, resulting in improved pressure distribution in the exhaust ports and a more efficient delivery of exhaust gas energy to the turbocharger’s turbine.
The twin-scroll turbocharger design has several other advantages over traditional, single-scroll turbocharging systems.
The Veloster’s twin-scroll turbo has superior handling of exhaust gas separation at the turbine leading to improved low-end torque and faster transient torque response.
The Veloster SR Turbo delivers 46% more peak power (150 kW @ 6000 rpm) and 60% more maximum torque (265Nm @ 1750 – 4500 rpm) than the naturally aspirated 1.6-litre GDI engine found in the Veloster and Veloster + models.
Transmissions
Veloster SR Turbo is paired with a standard six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission, with both transmissions being developed in-house by Hyundai.
The six-speed automatic transmission option with steering wheel mounted paddle shifter controls is used in place of the naturally aspirated Veloster’s dual clutch transmission. This is due to the increased torque output from the 1.6-litre T-GDI engine. The Veloster SR Turbo’s automatic transmission has been carefully mapped to ensure rapid acceleration from standstill and fast, smooth changes on the move.
Braking
The Veloster SR Turbo braking performance has been increased, thanks to a 20mm increase in the diameter of the front brake discs (to 300 mm) and a 5mm increase in width, with four-wheel disc brakes and an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), including Brake Assist to provide maximum braking force when a panic stop is detected. Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to automatically adjust the braking force between front and rear axles based on vehicle loading conditions.
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Advanced safety technology
The Veloster SR Turbo achieves the maximum 5-star ANCAP safety rating to ensure maximum protection for occupants.
Active safety is augmented with the use of Hyundai’s innovative Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) system, which integrates the Motor Driven Power System (MDPS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and the Traction Control System (TCS) to provide enhanced directional stability.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS) are also standard.
The Veloster SR Turbo features a full host of advanced passive safety features; including six airbags as standard; including driver and front passenger, driver and front passenger side (thorax) and full-length curtain airbags, height adjustable front active head restraints, load limiters and height adjustable front seat belts.
For parking with safety and ease, the Veloster SR Turbo is fitted as standard with a reverse camera built into the tailgate handle. Images from the camera are relayed into the 7” centre console LCD screen for the driver’s convenience.
A rear park assist system is standard on the Veloster SR Turbo. It operates when parking or manoeuvring the vehicle in confined spaces. Parking sensors mounted on the rear bumper enhance safety by sounding an audible alarm when an obstacle is detected.
The Veloster SR Turbo is protected by a security system which includes; central locking, engine immobiliser, Hyundai Active Locking Operation (HALO) including speed sensing auto door locking, auto-door unlock and inside door unlock function, impact sensing door unlock system and keyless entry with alarm.
Warranty and roadside assistance
The all-new Veloster SR Turbo comes with Australia’s first 5-year unlimited kilometre warranty, which is fully transferrable to subsequent owners, helping protect the Veloster SR Turbo’s resale value.
Outstanding peace of mind is further assured through the provision of up to 7-years complimentary roadside assist via Hyundai iCare.
The stunning new ‘pocket rocket’, Veloster is now on display at Morrow Hyundai. Take a look at it and see if you can con the sales team into a test drive, it will be worth your while.

• Morrow Motor Group’s Gavin Morrow highlights the new Veloster SR Turbo’s panorama roof which is on display now.

Systems a key

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:02:02 +0000

AUSTRALIAN cereal growers adopting harvest weed seed control systems are driving down weed populations to lower levels on their farms, and extending the life of the herbicides they use.
This was one of the messages Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative researcher Michael Walsh delivered to the Global Herbicide Resistance Challenge, supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation.
The event hosted in Fremantle, Western Australia and was an international, multi-disciplinary research conference addressing herbicide resistance; a major threat to global and Australian agriculture.
Dr Walsh said the problem of herbicide resistant weed populations globally was particularly severe in production systems where herbicide dependence resulted in a lack of weed control diversity.
“The dramatic consequences of this can be extreme levels of herbicide resistance in weed populations,” Dr Walsh said.
“A glaring example of this was in the Western Australian grainbelt where annual ryegrass and wild radish populations were extremely difficult to control with herbicides alone,” he said.
“Here, as in other regions of the world, herbicide resistance has resulted in a loss of valuable herbicide resources and driven the search for alternate weed control strategies.”
Dr Walsh said it was well known that a key to managing dominant annual weed species was to prevent the input of fresh seed into their short-lived seed banks.
“We are lucky in Australia that our most problematic weeds hold onto their seed at harvest so we have the opportunity to remove or destroy some of these seeds,” he said.
“A number of HWSC systems are now being used effectively to target weed seed production in the Australian grain belt.”
“Although herbicides remain the number one weed control tool in Australian cropping systems, it is now clear that the inclusion of HWSC systems in weed management programs is enabling weed populations to be driven to low levels, providing some insurance for the sustainability of remaining herbicide resources.”
“What is absolutely evident is that herbicide sustainability in global cereal production areas will only be achieved if there is diversity in both the agri-ecosystem and in the herbicide and non-herbicide tools employed for weed control.”
Hundreds of delegates from more than 30 countries registered for the Global Herbicide Resistance Challenge, which attracted wide ranging keynote speakers from Australia and overseas.
Major issues discussed included the threat of herbicide resistance and its impact on global grain production, alternatives to chemical weed control and the latest gene modification advances.

• SYSTEMS: Harvest weed seed control systems used by growers include windrow burning, the use of chaff carts and the Harrington Seed Destructor.

‘Rock’ recognised

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:59:17 +0000

• WELL DONE: An impressive, longer than normal line of current and former teammates, friends, family, supporters and well wishers formed a guard of honour for Warrack Eagles reserves footballer Steven “Rock” Murphy as he ran on to the field for his milestone 500th game on Saturday (below).
Starting his career in 1985, Murphy is renowned throughout the Wimmera leagues, not only for his durability, excellent leadership and toughness, but also for his dedication, having missed just four games since 2000.
Playing in four premiership sides throughout his career, including Brim seniors in 1987, Jeparit Rainbow 1997, Warrack Eagles seniors 2002 and Warrack Eagles reserves 2012, Saturday marked another milestone for Murphy, who also marked his 297th game for Warracknabeal and the Warrack Eagles.
In commemoration of this remarkable achievement, Warrack Eagles’ vice-president David Stewart presented Murphy with a framed jumper and premiership photos.
Although the Eagles unfortunately lost to Dimboola on the day, Murphy who is a man of few words, was humbled by the accolade and replied in kind, thanking everyone, including all of the people behind the scenes.

An experience to remember

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:57:09 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Secondary College student Madison Jeffery was thrilled to take part in the exclusive UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy in Sydney recently.
As one of 50 young women from across Australia, selected to take part in the academy Madison said it was one of the most rewarding experiences she had ever participated in.
“It wasn’t anything like I expected, I thought it would be ‘hardcore’ learning but it was more relaxed, with the mentors giving us tips on university, interview techniques and tips on first jobs,” Madison said.
“Along with making lots of new lifetime friends, I learnt about different types of leadership styles, how to be a good leader, how to present myself, how to make a good presentation and how to make achievable goals,” she said.
“One of the most important things I learnt during my weekend in Sydney was that you never say no to anything, you say yes and then decline later, once you have thought about it.”
Madison said the range of girls who attended the academy was extremely diverse.
“The majority of them came from schools much bigger than what we have in the country and there were so many girls of different nationalities and personal backgrounds,” Madison said.
“It was also a wonderful opportunity to see what university life will be like, because we stayed in university dorm rooms, and ate the majority of our meals there as well,” she said.
“One of the highlights of the trip was seeing the Archibald exhibition at the New South Wales Art Gallery, which was amazing, as was seeing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.”
“I would encourage everyone to try hard at whatever they do, because when opportunities present themselves, doors will open for you”.

Rain greets tree planting

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:56:37 +0000

MORE than 80 people donned their raincoats and gumboots to take part in a Yarrilinks tree planting activity to celebrate or remember their mums on Mothers Day.
Yarrilinks coordinator Tim Inkster said he was extremely happy with the amount of people who braved the weather to take part in the event.
“All up about 200 trees and understory shrubs were planted in Symes Reserve to help with the diversity in the area,” Mr Inkster said.
“Most people planted at least one tree however, some planted three or four,” he said.
“The event is hosted nationally every year and next year we may look at hosting it at Murtoa.”
“We do not want the event to clash with other Mothers Day events like the Mothers Day Classic hosted in Horsham and Rupanyup.”
Mr Inkster said it was fantastic to see so many children attend with parents and grandparents.
“We usually struggle to get people in the middle aged bracket to do environmental work,” Mr Inkster said.
“I also need to thank Warracknabeal Rotary Club members for giving up their time to cook pancakes for all of the volunteers,” he said.

• PLANT: Yarrilinks coordinator Tim Inkster (left) helps Reuben Ferguson (centre) Amber, 8, (second from left) and mother Luisa Schellens (right) plant a tree during the annual Yarrilinks tree planting day on Mothers Day at Symes Reserve.

Revengers return to form

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:52:54 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Revengers returned to form, on Saturday playing a winning game against Horsham Bombers, while the Hoops were ready for a win after losing to Nhill during round two.
From the first whistle the Revengers had control of the ball, passing it between Harry Butcher on the wing and Oskar Bennett in the centre.
Oskar, still recovering from a ball to the ankle last week, played an exceptional game of hockey and received the Werrigar Motel and Roadhouse award.
Brodie Dennes, who also played centre, took most of the free hits and was unfortunately penalised for lifting the ball.
The Revengers were fortunate to have a full card of players, which allowed them the opportunity to move players on and off the field for a rest as needed which worked well in the second half when the team started to tire.
The mens Hoops sidetook to the field this week against Horsham Hurricanes, with captain Marcus Williamson returning from injury.
The Hoops attacked during the start of the game, with the first goal, coming off a penalty corner. Following the first goal Horsham started their attack but were unsuccessful in scoring a goal.
Darius Cosgrove was green carded in the second half and Horsham scored a goal when the Hoops went for a big wind up and missed the ball, which then trickled across the line.

• CORNER: Warracknabeal Hoops players (from left) Barry Clark, Michael Clark and Darren Brown attempt to stop the ball during a short corner.

Results:
Juniors: Warracknabeal Revengers d Horsham Bombers, four-one.
Goals: Revengers: Royce Bennett, two; Breanna Langman, one; Brodie Dennes, one; Bombers: Ethan Mellor one.
Votes: Revengers: Royce Bennett, three; Toni Woods, two; Beanna Langman, one; Bombers: Lucy O’Connor, three; Ashleigh Fogerty, two; Nathan Sparke, one.
Women: Horsham Highlanders d Warracknabeal Women, four-two.
Goals: Warracknabeal: Breanna Langman; Highlanders: Lucy O’Connor, Mikayla Turvey and Ashleigh Fogarty.
Votes: Warracknabeal: Nakita Langman, three; Tiffany Bull, two; Megan Harley, one; Highlanders: Claire Barnett, three; Robyn Creek, two; Mikayla Turvey, one.
Mens: Warracknabeal Hoops d Horsham Hurricanes, three-one.
Goals: Hoops: Paul Slater, two; Marcus Williamson, one; Hurricanes, Paul Mackereth, one.
Votes: Hoops: Paul Slater, three; Marcus Williamson, two; Darren Brown, one; Hurricanes: Luke Brunckhorst, three; Paul Mackereth, two; Russell Marland, one.
Round four of WHA will be played at Yanac tomorrowwith the Warracknabeal Revengers taking on Dimboola Kookaburras at 11am; Warracknabeal Women v Kaniva Women; Warracknabeal Hoops v Kaniva Cobras at 12.30pm.

Suits tested at training

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:50:54 +0000

WARRACKNABEAL Fire Brigade firefighters were given an opportunity to learn how to use a Hazmat suit during Tuesday’s regular training session.
As part of the brigade’s ongoing training program, firefighters learned how to use the suits, and the special breathing apparatus inside.
With an airtight seal, the chemical proof suits have a self-contained breathing system inside, or can be hooked up externally.
The suits are used during incidents involving poisonous gas, chemical spills and chlorine gas, or other fire situations where dangerous gas or liquids are involved, and firefighters were given an opportunity to try the suit, even if they did not have breathing apparatus training.
At this time of year, when many farmers are starting to use chemicals, and there are many extremely poisonous chemicals used in the agricultural industry, the training proved timely.
Members also learned at training that the breathing apparatus bottles, which previously had to be sent to Ballarat to be filled, will soon be able to be sent to Longerenong, with the CFA establishing a filling service at their training ground.

• MOONWALK: Warracknabeal Fire Brigade firefighters (from left) new member Jason Wright, Rob Nelson and Jordan "Stumpy" Williamson ham it up for the Herald camera with a moonwalk in their Hazmat suits during Tuesday's training.

Disaster averted but warning… Don’t overheat woodheaters

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:47:57 +0000

AN Antwerp family narrowly avoided losing their second home to a woodheater flue fire during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Eastwell family had previously, virtually lost a home in Molyneaux-st Warracknabeal several years ago, which was being rented while they were living in Karratha, and were devastated that they almost lost their second.
Both fires started under similar circumstances with the wood fire vent door being left open causing a dramatic draft in the fire, and the flue to burn red hot and ignite the roof cavity.
Terry Eastwell (a former fireman), said his daughter had cleaned out the ash-pan and latched the vent door when she had finished however, it must have popped open.
“My wife kept saying that the fire seemed to be burning a lot of wood but we couldn’t work out the reason for it, as a door covers the vent opening” he said.
“At about 12.45am I woke up and thought I could smell something hot. I heard a bump in the roof but couldn’t see fire or smell smoke in the house, not even the smoke detectors went off.”
“Upon further investigation, I discovered the roof cavity completely engulfed in flames, so I got my daughter to ring the fire brigade while I attempted to put the fire out with a garden hose, which was initially too short. We ran and found another length of hose to join together, but it was split so the girls had wrap a glove around it and hold it to give me enough pressure to extinguish the fire in the roof space, while they stood soaked in the cold night air”, Mr Eastwell said.
“It took quite some work to put it out and the smoke was seriously choking. I thought I had it out but then it flared up again on the other side of the chimney.
He said it was fortunate that he had been able to put the fire out before the fire brigade arrived.
“We later discovered that the wood heater flue, which is situated in a brick fireplace with a brick chimney, had a six to eight inch section at the top which is exposed, where the brickwork was removed under the roofing iron,” he said.
“This means that because the vent is drawing in air, acting like a blast furnace, it was heating up the flue which was burning red hot, causing the timbers in the roof to spontaneously ignite.”
We are extremely thankful for all of the assistance and support provided by Hindmarsh Shire Council and the members of the Antwerp and Dimboola Fire Brigades.
“This is an important message for all homes that have a wood heater, people need to ensure that they close the vent door and not allow too much air into the wood heater.”
“At this stage we have no idea what the cost of damage from the fire is, insurance assessors are still to evaluate the damage, we are fortunate that our family is able to continue to reside in our home, although the shire kindly organised temporary accommodation for us for the first couple of nights, until electricity was reconnected,” he said.
“It is nice to have a roaring fire, but it is much better not to have your house burn down”.

– Police news –

superadmin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:47:16 +0000

A WARRACKNABEAL man received a penalty notice for careless driving after he collided with a powerpole in Craig-ave on Sunday.
Acting Sergeant Chris Van Buuren said a male driver, 24 collided with the powerpole, knocking it completely out of the ground, and causing damage to the vehicle.
“The male was uninjured and was interviewed in relation to the matter, later issued with a penalty notice for careless driving,” Acting Sgt Van Buuren said.
“The powerpole was replaced with a concrete one,” he said.
Patrolling
Acting Sgt Van Buuren said residents may have noticed an increased police presence in and around Warracknabeal during the past week, with traffic police patrolling the area as part of a joint VicRoads operation targeting trucks.
Careful
After receiving several complaints from residents about youths riding along the footpaths in Warracknabeal, including almost colliding with children, Acting Sgt Van Buuren has issued a plea to cyclists to be careful of others.
“Please slow down and be careful of other footpath users,” he said.
Disorderly
Acting Sgt Van Buuren has expressed his disappointment about seeing extremely intoxicated youths engaging in disorderly behaviour in recent weeks.
“A few weeks back it was disappointing to see extremely intoxicated youths unable to stand at parties in the area,” he said.
“In areas around the town, patches of vomit littered the streets, a testament to excessive drinking and a lack of control.”
“It was also disappointing to see trees pulled out at the roots. It appears people have lost their dignity and respect, both for themselves and the community of Warracknabeal.”
Acting Sgt Van Buuren said any person witnessed vomiting by police will automatically receive a $563 penalty notice for being drunk, or drunk and disorderly in a public place.
“Any person seen pulling out trees will be arrested and charged with criminal damage, and face anything from a fine to imprisonment,” he said.
“People need to start taking pride in themselves, and the community in which they live”.

Planned burning starts

superadmin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:55:34 +0000

MALLEE residents may see smoke in the air in coming weeks with the Department of Environment and Primary Industries starting its autumn planned burning program on public land.
DEPI Mallee Land and Fire district manager, Phillip Murdoch, said the Department’s planned burning program is part of an integrated plan to reduce bushfire risk to people, property and communities.
“Crews have been monitoring fuel conditions across the district to take advantage of opportunities to burn as they arise,” Mr Murdoch said.
Wyperfeld National Park’s Nine Mile Square Track West 502 hectare fuel reduction burn is 42 kilometres south of Underbool, and 18 kilometres west south west of Patchewollock.
The aim of the planned burn is to slow down the spread of any future bushfires in the park by creating a strategic fuel reduced corridor.
The Birdcage Flora and Fauna Reserve, Broadies Track West 376 hectare fuel reduction burn is 19 kilometres west of Rainbow.
The aim of the planned burn is to create a strategic fuel reduced corridor against the spread of wildfire in State Forest adjacent to the Flora and Fauna Reserve.
“We know that seeing smoke, especially for people who have previously experienced bushfires, can cause concern,” Mr Murdoch said.
“We want to assure people that while planned burning does have risks, with careful planning preparation and management, led by experienced staff, few burns cause problems,” he said.
“We work closely with the Bureau of Meteorology and will only start a burn when we assess the fuel moisture and weather conditions, such as humidity, temperature and wind speed, as suitable.”
“It is vital we undertake planned burns whenever the weather is right to reduce fuel loads, and the best opportunities tend to be in autumn when conditions are most stable.”
“A planned burn won’t always stop a bushfire, but it can help slow down the spread of fires and reduce their size and intensity,” he said.