Please stop assuming that both aircraft were actually "in the circuit".
Please also stop quoting the BS in the Herald Sun which can't even get the Club Presidents name correct, let alone any other details.
Condolences to the family and my sympathies to staff, instructors and ATC at YMMB.
.....and there is a special place in Hell for people like Mr. Tom Uren of the "residents committee" who should know enough to shut his trap at a time like this.