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Kat Buttigieg is conident this Sunday will be just like any other Mother’s Day, despite the coronavirus crisis. The mum-of-three is preparing for a relaxing day alongside children James, 10, Luke, 8, and Emma 5. “It will probably be a similar day to usual. I get coffee and breakfast made for me and brought to me in bed, and I won’t do any housework or house duties during the day,” Kat said. “We usually meet up with the grandmothers for brunch. We’ll probably FaceTime at some point instead, which will be nice.”
Toxic soil at Ravenhall By Tate Papworth he Ravenhall landill has begun accepting PFAS contaminated soil, the Environment Protection Authority has conirmed. he move has angered local MPs who claim the west is being used as a dumping ground. Ravenhall is one of three sites in negotiations with the state government, which is in need of a facility to store 1.5 million cubic metres of rock and soil from the West Gate Tunnel project. In documentation seen by Star Weekly, the
EPA conirmed the Ravenhall landill had begun accepting contaminated soil. “EPA is aware of small volumes of soil impacted with low levels of PFAS being disposed of at the Cleanaway facility in Ravenhall, consistent with their licence. “EPA has not yet received an application from the West Gate Tunnel Project or Cleanaway for the Ravenhall site to receive larger volumes of waste soil from the proposed tunnel section.” When questioned by Star Weekly, the EPA did not conirm if the soil being dumped at
Ravenhall is from the West Gate Tunnel Project. Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn said he’d been let seething over the lack of transparency surrounding the toxic soil. “I’m about to explode over this,” Mr Finn said. “he state government is treating the west like we don’t matter. “he secrecy around all this is infuriating … I’ve raised this a number of times in Parliament and I’m yet to receive any answers on what’s being dumped and where.” Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur echoed Mr Finn’s
sentiments. “his government is totally opposed to transparency,” Ms McArthur said. Meanwhile, Brimbank council reairmed its opposition to accepting the soil at a special meeting held last Tuesday. Mayor Georgina Papafotiou said the council would again write to the Victorian government to represent their ongoing concerns. “Our community is really concerned about reports that this contaminated ill could be transported through Brimbank and dumped in the west,” Cr Papafotiou said.
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Virus testing sites rolled out By Tate Papworth While the spread of COVID-19 may be slowing, three new cases in Melton for the week ending hursday served as a reminder that the pandemic is far from over. Melton now has a total of 21 conirmed cases, while Moorabool has just one recorded case. It follows the Victorian government’s announcement of a massive expansion of testing. Last week the government rolled out six new mobile testing sites at Watergardens Town Centre, Bunnings West Footscray, Paciic Werribee, Paciic Epping, Westield
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he testing sites will be manned by doctors, nurses and pathology collection staf. People need to bring their Medicare card, or at least one form of identiication when attending a testing station. Signage will be established to guide people into the mobile testing sites, which will be located near the busiest parts of the shopping centres, such as supermarkets, with appropriate traic management systems in place. Victoria’s chief health oicer Brett Sutton urged anyone in doubt to get tested. “Up to 100,000 Victorians will be tested for coronavirus over the next two weeks as part of
a major testing blitz across the state,” Professor Brett Sutton said. “Victorians have done a remarkable job sticking to the coronavirus restrictions, and by staying home have saved lives. “We are now asking Victorians to again play their part and get tested if they have symptoms, because the more tests we do, the more data we have about the prevalence of coronavirus in the community. “People with even the mildest of symptoms including fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose or loss of sense of smell are encouraged to get tested.”
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Aron Lombardi (right) with Aaron Fidge and club president Peter Berry. (Damjan Janevski) 208099_03
Footy comes to Eynesbury While the state sufers a football drought, Eynesbury is set to end one that extends well beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. he town has three junior footy sides – Auskick, under 11s and under 13s – but no pathway to a seniors team … until now. Ater much lobbying, Eynesbury will ield its irst senior side in the AFL Goldields Club 18s competition in 2021. Aron Lombardi has led the push to get a senior team up and running and said the timing was perfect.
“here hasn’t been many facilities or much in the way of local sport because there’s been no oval here,” Mr Lombardi said. “But we’ve got a new oval to be opened next year and three junior teams, so it seemed like the right time to promote senior footy going forward.” Mr Lombardi said that the town’s demographic perfectly suits the introduction of a senior side. “he population in town is largely young families, so people in the 30-40 age bracket,“
he said. “he nature of the Club 18s means we’ll only train once a week, so it gives a bit of lexibility to guys with families too.” He said he hoped it would be the start of bigger things. “It’ll be exciting for people to be able to come down and watch senior footy on Friday nights,” he said. “We want to focus on really getting this right in the Club 18s with the hopes of it possibly being a stepping stone to bigger things.”
he Municipal Association of Victoria is calling for the Victorian local government elections to be deferred for 12 months. he elections are scheduled for October, but MAV president Coral Ross said with COVID-19 restrictions in place, a deferment is needed. “We are calling on the state to legislate the deferral by no later than the end of May so as to avoid unnecessary cost to councils and to provide the community with certainty,” Cr Ross said. “We acknowledge that there are both pros and cons to deferring the election, but in our view the pros far outweigh the cons. “In the current climate, community health and safety must be the overriding consideration.” She said that holding an election at such a time would be irresponsible. “Councils do not want to put residents, council candidates, electoral oicers and scrutineers at risk by proceeding with the elections this year. “Given the economic implications of coronavirus for councils, it is also critical that councils stay focused on organisational recovery and future planning, rather than election campaigning. “A 12 month deferral will allow for fairer elections and also enable the state and councils to implement important reforms provided for by the Local Government Act.” Tate Papworth
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THANK YOU VICTORIA Thank you Victoria. For the way we’ve faced these past few weeks. With courage. With humility. And with hope. We may have been knocked down, but we’ve stood up. We’ve kept our distance, we’ve looked out for each other and we’ve kept our cool. With a newfound respect for handshakes, and an even deeper appreciation for hugs, we are spending time apart. But we’ve never been more united. And it’s the Victorians at the forefront of fighting this virus that we are most proud of. Our health care workers, our supermarket staff, our bus drivers, our cleaners and so many more. Every worker who – no matter what – puts themselves out there to help all of us through all of this. The best way we can help them, is by doing the opposite. By staying home. And staying positive. Respecting their efforts means respecting the restrictions. And, we can all see that slowly, it’s working. Yes, there is still a way to go. But we can’t stop now. Because staying apart keeps protecting our health system. Staying apart keeps saving lives. Staying apart keeps us together.
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Virus hits university’s inances By Tate Papworth Victoria University is bracing itself for a $50 million hit to its budget as a result of COVID-19. he university had forecast a total budget of $500 million, but with lucrative international students largely unable to ly over, the university’s cofers have taken a blow. Victoria University vice-chancellor Peter Dawkins conceded cost reduction measures, including job losses needed to be taken. “We’ve had a 10 per cent reduction to our budget which means we’ve been cutting
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back on operating costs, mostly in the form of non-salary costs such as travel, utilities etc,” Professor Dawkins said. “With less international students able to attend, some staf costs have been going down as well. “We haven’t reduced permanent staf, but the need to hire casual and sessional staf goes up
and down depending on the number students, so that’s down on what we expected and short-term contracts are also being reviewed too.” Major projects and building around the university’s campuses will be the hardest hit, Professor Dawkins said. “he biggest thing we’ve been doing is to cut capital expenditure … we have to spend $50 million less so we’ve cut infrastructure projects by about $30 million,” he said. he university’s senior executives, including Professor Dawkins, will donate 10 per cent of
their salaries for the next six months to help students doing it tough. “We’ve set up a student support fund … there’s lots of students doing it tough in this environment where work is down, so this fund provides one-of grants for students,” Professor Dawkins said. “We’ll provide grants for essential living and study expenses for students impacted by job losses or if have to isolate; for tech purposes so they can transition to the online platform; and for crisis support.” he fund started at $300,000 but has already reached $500,000 and received over 500 applications from students in need.
Sweet treat for bakers Aspiring pastry chefs have the chance to try their hand at the profession through a community short course. Melton South Community Centre is bringing back its six-week pastry making course next month but spaces are limited to six people, for social distancing and sanitation purposes. Course facilitator Sallie Davies, a qualiied pastry chef, will take students through the basics. “he course will introduce students to pastry and baking techniques starting with bread making, tarts, choux pastry and moving into desserts,” Ms Davies said. “We oten get people who want to try a career in pastry cheing and others who would like to improve their baking for their families.” Ms Davies has been a pastry chef for the past decade and also runs her own cake-making business. “I come from quite a diverse background,
I irst worked in IT and was a health worker before I trained in France to become a patissier,” she said. Community centre manager Pam Madej said the short courses were funded under the Australian Centre of Further Education and are open to the public under the COVID-19 restrictions. “his is an opportunity for anyone interested in improving their baking skills,” Ms Madej said. “A lot of people are very interested in baking for their families at the moment while they are home so the course would be a great way to learn something new.” Two course will run between May 13 and June 17 or May 16 to June 20 from 12.30-3pm at the Melton South Community Centre. Details: 9747 8576 Esther Lauaki
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The west’s a great place to live By Tate Papworth Four western suburbs are among Melbourne’s best places to live, according to the latest edition of People’s Choice of Housing. he report identiies the suburbs which ofer the best mix of afordability and liveability based on an analysis of more than 470 locations by People’s Choice. Burnside was named Melbourne’s second-best suburb overall. People’s Choice chief executive Steve Laidlaw said it was easy to see why the west ranked so
highly. “Burnside comes in as number two overall, and the west has four of the top ten suburbs in Burnside, Seabrook, Avondale Heights and Sydenham,” he said. “Prices are generally more afordable and suburbs are close to the city and its amenities. “With greater investment going into public transport infrastructure to connect the west, there is plenty to interest buyers.” Suburbs are judged on liveability factors including access to a variety of public transport routes, driveability, crime rates, schools,
economic prospects, local services, and an analysis of how settled the community is. A suburb is only included if a couple on average incomes and spending are likely to be able to get inance for a median-priced home there. Kurunjang West also featured prominently as the most afordable suburb listed in the top 100, with a median value of $424,000. Other areas of note included Taylors Hill, which ranked at number 13 with a median value of $702,750, and Burnside Heights, which also featured in the top 20 with a median house
price of $600,000. While the real estate market has slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr Laidlaw said now was the perfect time for buyers to do their research. “While the coronavirus has taken many people out of the real estate market for the time being, researching your options now may give you the certainty to move before others are ready,” he said. For more information visit: https://www. peopleschoicecu.com.au/peoples-choice-ofhousing/melbourne/
Sports hub takes shape Moorabool sports clubs are just months away from celebrating their new hub at Maddingley. Construction is underway on the $1.4 million pavilion at Bacchus Marsh Racecourse and Recreation Reserve as part of the wider Moorabool Regional Sports Hub project. he pavilion, in the irst stage of development, will have four changerooms, storage space, a canteen and public amenities, which will service the soccer, cricket and BMX clubs. Council community assets and infrastructure general manager Phil Jefrey said the project would deliver state-of-the-art facilities. “It is one of the largest sporting infrastructure projects the area has seen in decades,” Mr Jefrey said. “Construction of roads, carparks and services are underway … and the equestrian and sports pavilions are scheduled for completion in August, weather-permitting.
“We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum, however, these activities will generate some noise that may be noticeable to user group members.” Moorabool council and the Victorian Government will deliver the irst stage of the project which will cost $9.3 million. Details: bit.ly/2zAw7lf Esther Lauaki
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Singer’s driveway gig Elena Konikkos is raising her voice to lit spirits in her Sydenham street. he 17-year-old aspiring singer has been putting on impromptu performances in her driveway to boost morale among her neighbours as they stay home during the COVID-19 restrictions. “I just spontaneously went out to the front on Friday night when my mum was going to do some gardening and I felt like performing,” Elena said. “I’ve been told by my music teachers that I should do more performing … so I decided I would sing to my neighbours.” She said the positive response from her community has encouraged her to put on more driveway shows.
“It’s an amazing experience,” Elena said. “I love people coming out on the road or simply going for a nice evening walk and just watching me perform. “I’ve never met these neighbours before but they really enjoyed it and it’s been great to get to know more of them.” Elena has been taking singing lessons since 2016 and is now a teacher at a local performing arts business. Her goal is to apply for he Voice Australia, the televised singing contest, and a new social media competition called Hometown Australia. “I’m hoping to get the Brimbank community to support me,” Elena said.
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Starting this week, our exciting Melton Learning program will be online, with expert tutors and facilitators presenting engaging classes and workshops to the community. It’s the ideal opportunity to learn something new, whether it’s a skill you’ve always wanted to acquire, or something you feel inspired to try. For some of you, it will be a chance to return to your favourite regular class in a new way. The online program includes drawing, making cheese, meditating, yoga, cooking, floristry, technology, essential oils and even saving money. Some timely additions also include classes on how to balance school at home, how to stay connected socially and emotionally, and at-home fitness.
Next week, we’ll livestream our Ordinary Council Meeting for the very first time. It’s a fantastic new initiative for us that will allow you to view the proceedings live from your home.
Not only are the classes a rewarding activity to do at home, but they’ll provide you with new, lifelong skills. Much like our face-to-face lessons and workshops, you’ll also have the chance to meet and connect with new people in the community who share your interests. These fun, interactive classes are all free and running now until mid-July. Join us online to get creative, hone a new skill, and share a new experience with your community. Find out more and view the classes at meltonlearning.com.au
If you’re after a quick and easy way to find out which local businesses are still trading, then make sure you download the Melton City Much More app. You’ll find a list of special deals including 20 per cent off selected takeaway food and two for one offers. Now is a great time to treat yourself to your favourite restaurant food at home, while giving our dedicated local traders your much-needed support. Download Melton City Much More in the app store on your device or visit facebook.com/ meltoncitymuchmore
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I’m very thankful that by doing this, we’ll be able to continue sharing Council meetings with the community while ensuring that the health of everyone is protected. Right now, livestreaming is a necessary alternative to our traditional open-to-public meetings. However, I also see it as a wonderful opportunity for more people to observe Council’s decision-making process and to learn more about some of the amazing projects and services being planned and implemented across this city. A reminder that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, livestreaming is the only way to view council meetings at this time – unfortunately the public is not allowed to physically attend these meetings. If you’d like to tune in to the next Council meeting on Monday 11 May, at 7pm, please visit melton.vic.gov.au/livestream
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Vandals strike sculpture By Goya Dmytryshchak One of eight giant sculptures along a popular western suburbs trail has been cut at its base and rolled down an embankment in an act of “wilful destruction”. he discovery last week along the Kororoit Creek Trail at Altona North comes amid reports of youth on trail bikes louting stage three coronavirus restrictions and “terrorising” walkers. Geofrey Ricardo’s Spirits of Time and Place installation features eight monolithic sculptures over a two-kilometre trail along Toyota Way. he Brooklyn-based sculptor was commissioned to do the work as a legacy of Toyota’s Altona manufacturing plant which
closed in 2017. he art trail was also to complement restoration work by Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek, led by president Geof Mitchelmore, who planted the one millionth tree at the site to signal the completion of the Greening the West – 1 Million Trees Project. Mr Mitchelmore and his wife Olga were walking along the creek last week when they saw that one of the artworks, titled Skygazer, had been removed. “We found him [Skygazer] down near the creek and he’s been dragged out now,” Mr Mitchelmore said. “Geofrey’s got him back at the studio, repairing the damage … a cracked torso and cracked arm and cracked skull. “But subsequent to that, we’ve had two more trees taken down in Brooklyn.
“Kids are going on a rampage and it’s just getting well and truly out of control here.” Mr Mitchelmore said he suspected that youths on trail bikes who had been “blitzing the creek trails” may be behind the damage to the sculpture. He said the riders were impacting on the safety of community members using the trail, as well as the environment. “here was one woman who’s frightened to go back there now because she had a little child with her and she got terrorised by them coming down the path at high speed,” Mr Mitchelmore said. “We’re absolutely devastated by the damage done, and having [the sculptures] been in place for something like four years without any interference, it’s just so sad.”
Portable EFTPOS machines stolen from small businesses in the west are being used to transfer false refunds to bank accounts, according to police. Several thets have been reported over the past month by businesses in Point Cook, Wyndham Vale, Footscray and Seabrook. A Victoria Police spokesperson said the ofenders were entering stores in small groups, posing as customers. While store staf are distracted the ofenders steal the portable EFTPOS machine, leaving behind the connecting wires. he ofenders later use the EFTPOS machine to transfer false refunds into their own bank accounts. he spokesperson said the thets were mainly occurring in the evening at small businesses including takeaway food stores and community supermarkets. On one occasion, ofenders stole about $5000 from a small business. “Victoria Police is aware that many business owners and operators sufer signiicantly when thet occurs,” the spokesperson said. “Victoria Police always encourages businesses to have measures in place to reduce the risk of crime. “here are a number of crime prevention strategies that businesses can adopt to prevent damage to property, and prevent thet, including obtaining CCTV technology within the premises.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Alesha Capone
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NDIS providers learn to thrive NDIS service providers across Australia are using the lockdown period in a positive way. Over 700 providers have registered for a new growth program called ‘hree Months to hrive.’ he 12-week program is geared speciically towards NDIS providers and their unique needs. PROVIDERplus founder Will Flesher said the program was initially only open to his company’s members, but given the current climate, a decision had been made to make it free. “Rather than spend the next three months worrying about the future, this is the time to be strategic,” Mr Flesher said. “here are no hidden costs. It’s 12 weeks of jam-packed content designed to help NDIS providers create a more successful and sustainable business – right now.” he irst month of the program will focus on areas such as leveraging strengths for the NDIS sector, improving cash low and getting service bookings right. Month two will look to optimise business operations, delving into accounts and taxation, digital platforms and compliance checks and the third month will look at accelerating business growth. he online course will be live-streamed and sessions will also be available to watch later. For more information visit: www. providerplus.com.au/3-months-to-thrive Tate Papworth
First home buyers snapped up the lion’s share of one of Diggers Rest’s latest land releases. he second release of townhouses in AVID Property Group’s Bloomdale community sold out in seven days earlier this month, with the properties predominantly bought by buyers edging their way into the market. he second release of townhomes, dubbed the Blush Collection, follows the success of the developer’s irst release in October 2019 which cleared in 10 days. One of the estate’s latest purchasers, Hayley Price, said it was the afordable price and inclusions that lead to her decision to purchase at Bloomdale. “his was the perfect irst purchase for me,” Ms Price said. “A townhouse was exactly what I wanted because I need something bigger than an apartment and was ater a backyard – it’s not much smaller than a stand-alone house, it’s the perfect size for what I was ater.” AVID Property Group state general manager Peter Vlitas said the townhomes provided buyers with the opportunity to get their foot in the door of the property market. “Since introducing townhomes to Bloomdale, we have seen them really take of with irst home buyers who are looking for an afordable and spacious alternative to cramped apartments and high-maintenance traditional houses,” Mr Vlitas said. “here’s a lot to love about Bloomdale, but the fact that our community has been designed to cater for people and families of all ages is hugely attractive to a range of buyers – from irst home buyers to those upgrading to accommodate growing families.” Hayley Price recently bought a townhouse at Bloomdale. (Supplied)
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Baked vanilla cheesecake with berry compote Prep: 30 mins (plus 30 minutes and overnight chilling) Cook: 1 hour Serves: 10-12 Ingredients 250g digestive biscuits 125g butter, melted 750g cream cheese, at room temperature 3 tsp vanilla essence 3 eggs ¾ cup caster sugar 300g sour cream 2 tbsp cornlour, sifted Edible lowers such as strawberry lowers, optional, to serve Berry Compote 1/3 cup caster sugar 250g strawberries, hulled and halved 125g raspberries 2 tbsp water Method 1. Release the base from a 23cm (base measurement) springform pan and invert. Secure the base back into the pan and line it with baking paper. 2. Place the biscuits in a food processor and process until inely crushed. Add the butter and process until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan and using the back of a spoon or a straight-sided glass, spread and press the biscuit mixture irmly over the base. Refrigerate
it for 30 minutes to set. 3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until the mixture is smooth. Beat in the sour cream and lour. Once combined, start to add the eggs one at a time. Continue to beat the mixture until all is combined. 4. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pan. Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour or until almost set in the centre and turn the oven off. Leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar until it has cooled as this will prevent the cake from cracking. Refrigerate it overnight. 5. To make the Berry Compote, place the caster sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a frying pan and bring it to the boil while swirling the mixture occasionally. Continue this for 2-3 minutes or until the syrup thickens and reduces. Add the strawberries and gently stir to coat them in the syrup. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the syrup turns pale pink and the strawberries are slightly warmed through (do not overcook). Remove the Berry Compote from the heat and stir in the raspberries. Set the mixture aside to cool. 6. To serve, remove the cheesecake from the pan and decorate the top with the berry compote and edible lowers.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) wholemeal (whole wheat) plain lour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/3 cup (60 grams) brown sugar pinch of salt 4 eggs, separated 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract) 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen raspberries 1 pear, grated Butter (for frying) To serve Fresh raspberries Yoghurt Honey Method 1. Place the lour, baking powder, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, egg yolks, milk and vanilla into a large bowl and whisk to combine. 2. Place the egg whites into a clean bowl of an electric mixer and beat until stiff peaks form. 3. In two batches, add the egg whites to the batter and gently fold to combine. 4. Gently fold through the raspberries and pear. 5. Heat a non-stick fry pan over low-medium heat and grease with a little butter. Ladle 1/4 cup measurements of the batter onto the fry pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until bubbles begin to appear
on the surface of the pancake. Carefully lip the pancakes and cook for another minute or two, or until the pancakes are golden and bounce back when touched. 6. Place the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and continue frying until no batter remains. 7. Serve pancakes with fresh raspberries, dollop of yoghurt and drizzle of honey. Tip: Pancakes are freezer friendly once cooled.
Sweet potato wafles with eggs and avocado Cook & prep: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 ½ cups irmly packed grated sweet potato 1 cup milk 1 ½ cups wholemeal self-raising lour 2 eggs, separated 50g fetta, crumbled 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 4 extra eggs 1 cup baby spinach leaves 1 avocado ¼ cup toasted pepitas Harissa yoghurt ½ cup Greek yoghurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 teaspoons harissa paste Method 1. Place sweet potato and ½ cup of milk in a large microwave safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until soft. Roughly mash with a fork. Whisk in remaining milk and egg yolks. 2. Place lour into a large bowl. Stir in sweet potato mixture to a make a thick batter. Add the fetta and season to taste. 3. Whisk egg whites in a large clean bowl to soft peaks. Fold into batter. 14 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 5 May, 2020
Mushroom souflé omelette Cook & prep: 30 mins Serves: 2
4. Working in batches, pour about 2/3 cups of batter (depending on size of wafle maker) onto a pre-heated non-stick round wafle maker. Cook until golden brown until wafle iron stops steaming, about 5 minutes. 5. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium high. Crack eggs one at a time into hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until whites set and are crispy around the edges, but yolk is still runny. 6. To make harissa yoghurt, stir yoghurt and lemon juice together and season to taste. Swirl in the harissa. 7. Top wafles with spinach leaves, sliced avocado and fried eggs. Dollop over the harissa yoghurt and sprinkle with pepitas.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 400g Swiss brown mushrooms, sliced Salt and pepper 4 eggs 2 tablespoons milk ¼ teaspoon table salt 20g melted butter ¼ cup inely grated parmesan ¼ cup crème fraiche Finely grated parmesan, extra, to serve 2 tablespoons inely chopped chives Method 1. Heat oil in a large 25cm non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook for 6-7 minutes or until golden. Remove, cover and keep warn. Wipe out the pan.
2. Separate eggs, placing egg yolks into a small bowl and egg whites into a large bowl. Add milk to egg yolks and whisk with a fork. Using a hand beater, whisk egg whites and the ¼ teaspoon salt until stiff peaks form. 3. Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Brush with butter to grease. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold the egg yolks into the egg whites. 4. Pour half the mixture into the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until golden and the eggs are just set. Spoon over half the crème fraiche, parmesan and mushrooms and carefully fold the omelette in half. Cook for 1 minute or until almost set. 5. Transfer to a serving plate (omelette will continue cooking once removed from heat). Repeat using remaining eggs, crème fraiche, cheese and mushrooms. Sprinkle with chives, extra parmesan and pepper to serve.
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Celebrating our frontline ighters From nurses to cleaners, Western Health takes us inside Footscray and Sunshine hospitals to meet some of the staf on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. By Goya Dmytryshchak. Siphoi Tran
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When COVID-19 irst broke out, there was a lot of confusion, says Siphoi Tran. he radiographer at Footscray Hospital, describes how the coronavirus crisis impacted her workplace. “When it irst started, I think there was a lot of confusion with staf because we were getting a lot of emails about COVID,” she said. “Because the situation was always changing, a lot of our staf were confused with the right things to do. “It induced a little bit of anxiety when it irst started. “I think now with the [staf] bulletins, and in medical imaging we also have a daily
Joyce Dalde “We are the soldiers in this war,” says Joyce Dalde. he nurse unit manager at Sunshine Hospital’s Ward 3F – the COVID-19 ward – heads up a team of 50. “his is the time where we have to work as a team, we have to look ater each other and at the same time we are trying to do this [job],” Ms Dalde said. “We have to vigilant, we have to be guided by the infection prevention and the respiratory physicians, as well as the infectious disease physicians.” he Maribyrnong resident urged members of the community to continue to follow directives to stay home.
“We are asking everyone to stay at home, but for us, we are leaving home to look ater our patients because we care so much for our community,” Ms Dalde said. “We are the soldiers in this war and we are in the battleield at this stage and need to look out for each other. “his is nursing – we are here to nurture. hey ask me how many kids I have and I say I’ve got 50 here … 50 staf members. “I am really really proud to be at Western Health. he amount of support they have given to staf plus the planning in preparation and how they make their staf feel safe to look ater COVID patients, that’s really important to me.”
bulletin, it has improved the communication. “At irst it was hectic but now that there are processes in place, it’s a lot better.” She said the hospital’s ‘wellness hubs’ and “a lot of encouraging words” for staf had helped with mental health. “It can be hard to be that perky happy self, especially when there are lot of things that you look forward to outside of work that have been taken away from you,” Ms Tran said. “We still encourage people to take annual leave – obviously it’s good for mental health purposes. “A lot of our staf have been generous in not taking leave and working to help each other out. “When it irst started we had a lot of shits that needed covering and people stepped up and helped each other out.” Her parents, with whom she lives in St Albans, were at irst a little nervous about her working in a hospital during COVID-19. “But over time they have come to accept it,” Ms Tran said. “hey know I come to work and get changed and then change to come home again and clean everything down at the end of the day. “To be honest, they haven’t said much – I think because of the curve lattening now it’s reduced the anxiety. “hey were more anxious about me getting it then me spreading it to them.” Some positives have emerged from the dire situation, Ms Tran said. “It has slowed everyone’s lives down a little bit,” she said. “I know for me, personally, I’ve had more time to slow down and have more of a routine. “Because of the shits in radiology, we have three distinct shits to reduce the overlap of the team and this has given us more routine.”
Michael Woods Melton’s Michael Woods is environmental services supervisor at Sunshine Hospital, responsible for keeping the place clean and sanitary. While his family harboured concerns for his wellbeing, Mr Woods said Western Health had been well prepared for COVID-19. “hey [my family] do have concerns for me because of my age,” the 63-year-old said. “But I just told them that we put all the practices into place – the guidelines we’ve been given – and I feel safe. “I think they’ve [Western Health] done a wonderful job. “Everything seems to be under control. “We’ve got good leadership and, in environmental services here, we’re getting good back-up from our all our employees. It’s been very, very good I think.” Mr Woods said when the crisis was over, his team would be relieved. “I think at the end of it we’ll have a lot of joy and happiness,” he said. “Everyone will be relieved, and I think team spirit will be right up there when this is all done.”
Carmen Camilleri Altona North’s Carmen Camilleri hasn’t seen her grandchildren or children during COVID-19 because of her work in a hospital. he ward clerk in palliative care at Sunshine Hospital said her daughter was the most worried in her family. “My daughter was more concerned than anyone else because she’s got a three-month-old baby,” Ms Camilleri said. “So, about ive weeks ago when all this started, we sort of stayed away from my grandchildren and my children. I don’t visit and they don’t visit.” She said the team spirit among her colleagues
had remained high. “We are a good team,” Ms Camilleri said. “I don’t think we’ve gone better or worse because we were always like that. We seem to support each other all the time. “he positive is we look out for each other. “he wellness hub is fantastic, I found, and you get that bit of time away from the ward. “We talk about normal everyday things – it’s not sort of in our faces all the time. “Because, you switch the TV on, and it’s in your face every minute of the day.” I think that the hub was a very good idea and I would recommend it to other staf members.”
Bronwyn King Sydenham’s Bronwyn King handles communications and the switchboard at Footscray Hospital. She said being in Australia, the health system had more time than some other countries. “I think we are really well prepared,” she said. “We are lucky as we live in Australia – we have had time to prepare.” She described the camaraderie among colleagues as “pretty good”. Initially, her family held concerns about her being at work, but had since come around. “hey are ine, really,” Ms King said. “hey are all at home. “At irst they were worried, but not really anymore.” She said a positive to emerge from the coronavirus was that people were reaching out to each other. “Everyone is communicating a lot more and talking to each other – it’s nice to see.” Western Health is running a COVID community campaign under #ItsUpToUs. To ind out ways you can support health care workers, visit: www.itsuptous.com.au/ 15 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 5 May, 2020
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Lending a helping hand to vulnerable patients While we have all been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact is being felt more by some in our community than others. For patients undergoing cancer treatment, or those suffering a chronic health condition, a trip to the supermarket to stock up on pantry supplies can have a devastating impact. To minimise the risk of exposure to the virus, and to ensure patients are not missing out on basic pantry supplies, the Western Health Foundation has stepped in to lend a helping hand. Funded through generous cash donations from the community, the foundation is assisting some of our most vulnerable patients in the community by purchasing and delivering essential pantry staples. The patients, identiied through the BreastWest and Greatest Need support programs, will receive a delivery of essential grocery items including toilet paper and ingredients for meals and snacks. BreastWest support oficer Jennie Wetzler welcomed the support. “With supermarkets experiencing stock outages of many essential items, this directly affects our patients. The last thing we want is for our patients who are immunocompromised to have to make multiple trips to the supermarket and expose themselves unnecessarily just to ind basic grocery items,” she said. “At any time, a breast cancer diagnosis will have a inancial impact to patients. On top of
this some have lost their jobs or partners have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 situation. “Through donations from the community we are able to support these patients and ensure they get the necessary items they need to get them through. “Seeing the joy, and relief, on the faces of our patients when they receive their grocery box is truly uplifting.” Patients identiied through the Greatest Need Project will also beneit from the grocery boxes. These patients are among some of the most vulnerable, often experiencing multiple hospital admissions for chronic conditions, as well as experiencing inancial hardship. Many do not have the ability, or access, to order groceries online and are putting themselves at risk by leaving home to get to the supermarket. Sunshine Hospital has established ’The Pantry’ for those in immediate need of necessary grocery items. This might be a patient being discharged to an empty home for example, to assist them in settling in and recovering for a few days without having the added worry of going to a supermarket. Patients can gain immediate access to basic grocery items donated through the Western Health Foundation. Plans are in progress for pantry staples to be available at Footscray Hospital in the near future. To make a donation visit whfoundation.org.au or call 8345 7660.
BreastWest patient Marilyn Fillis receives her grocery box from Erin Shaw of Western Health. (Supplied)
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Specialising in ✔ Pergolas and deckings ✔ Fencing ✔ Framing ✔ Home Renovations Free Quotes
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• Site cleans, rock, soil, rubbish removal • Concrete preps, driveways & nature strips • Post holes • Pool, dam and septic digouts -site cuts • Crush rock and toppings Red Earth Excavations David Borg 0419 578 533 or 9747 1689
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Yates and Son Fencing and Decking All types of Fencing, Gates and Decking Free quotes Pensioner discounts
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Tarallo Plumbing and Maintenance
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TACTICS REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING
BBQ Four burner and wok, with lid and cover. VGC. $130. Phone 0405 485 351.
Motoring
Reblocking Restumping Underpinning Levelling House Foundation 0455 888 899
ROB'S SHEEP MANURE, 40 litre bags, $6.50 per bag, minimum delivery 15 bags, sms preferred, 0429 954 259
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Buy, & Sell in our section of Network Classifieds.
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Melton & Moorabool Drains cleared & unblocked Leaks & drips fixed fast Hot-water specialists Licensed & Insured Seniors Discounts
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
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2m, 3m, 4m and 6m Bins 6m, 12m and 18m Walk in Bins
Drain Specialists
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CARAVAN HIRE, All sizes, from $55 per week. Phone 0408 369 770.
Rubbish Removal
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Call Chris on 0403 131 908 or 8742 2181 for a quote.
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Specializing in full roof restoration, re-bedding, pointing, painting, high pressure cleaning, emergency repairs, sealing, all work guaranteed, qualiďŹ ed Tiler and fully insured.
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Anyone advertising a puppy, dog, kitten or cat in Victoria for sale or re-homing will need a source number from the Pet Exchange Register and a microchip identiďŹ cation number. It is now an offence to advertise unless the source number and microchip identiďŹ cation number is included in the advertisement or notice. For further information, call 136 186 or visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au
Music /Instruments
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PIANO lessons for children and adults of any level. Lessons are structured to your goals and learning style with an experienced piano teacher with a Bachelor's degree in piano. Remote video lessons available. $30 for a 30 minute lesson. Ph 0491 727 931
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY REDUCES HEAT/COLD/NOISE ELECTRIC/REMOTE DUAL MANUAL PENSIONER/SENIORS DISCOUNT 24 MONTHS INTEREST FREE*
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Ph: 0413 693 216 | 0422 437 935
Call Shane: 0432 498 910
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MEL FENCING Colorbond, Tubular & Timber Fencing & Gates
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Massage Therapists
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FARM FENCING
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Bacchus Marsh Market 1st & 3rd Saturday each month, See - Darley Community Market on Facebook 12441101-SG10-20
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FREE CAR REMOVAL Pay up to $600 for all complete cars dead or alive!
0422 108 512
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