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$14 million sale By Goya Dmytryshchak he former Spotswood quarantine station has been sold for $14 million to Cadence Property in one of a number of strategic acquisitions during the COVID-19 pandemic. he 37,950 square metre site opposite Scienceworks has industrial 1 zoning and had been owned by a private syndicate since the 1990s. It was leased to Commonwealth Animal Quarantine operated by Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, which relocated operations to Mickleham in 2019. he quarantine station had operated since the 1950s, and was used to house about 1100 dogs, 650 cats and 500 birds a year when they irst arrived from overseas.
Selling agent, managing director of Bosisto Commercial Real Estate, Glyn Bosisto said Spotswood and surrounds had seen numerous sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. “he Spotswood, Yarraville and Newport region has attracted over $100 million of new investment in the last 12 months,” he said. “he old industrial precincts along the Maribyrnong River between Footscray and Newport are emerging as the new Port Melbourne. “his new investment is largely driven by the lack of industrially-zoned land available close to the CBD and the improved access to be provided by the West Gate Tunnel when completed in 2023.” Mr Bosisto said the quarantine site was sold with a town planning permit for 78 oice
warehouses. “Cadence Property is a business run by Charlie Buxton and he’s associated with the Buxton family who are probably one of the largest private development families in Victoria,” he said. “hey’ve been making some very large strategic acquisitions over this COVID period since the start of the year.” Cadence Property recently bought a Harvey Norman-anchored 22,000 square metre shopping centre in Sunshine North, City West Plaza, for $39 million. Mr Buxton said he could not provide details on plans for the Spotswood site. “We don’t really have any plans for it at this stage so I can’t really provide any detail, unfortunately,” he said.
More than 420 coronavirus cases remain active in inner-west suburbs as health authorities continue investigating a series of fresh outbreaks. Victoria has recorded more than 15,200 COVID-19 cases in total and the death toll has topped 230. Maribyrnong has 267 active cases and a total of 450, while Hobsons Bay has 160 active cases of a total 282. he largest inner-west cluster, linked to Somerville Retail Services in Tottenham, has grown to 165 cases. Cases linked with Brooklyn abattoir JBS has grown to 133. he Department of Health and Human Services is also investigating nine cases linked to Allied Pinnacle bakery in Altona, eight cases linked to the Marley Spoon distribution facility in Altona North, four cases linked to Knox International in Brooklyn and cases linked to Caroline Chisholm Catholic College in Braybrook. State government data highlighting the postcodes worst hit in the COVID-19 pandemic show postcodes 3011 and 3012 both have 69 cases each. Postcode 3032 has 54 cases, 3028 has 53, 3013 has 26 cases, 3025 has 21 cases, 3015 has 18 cases, 3018 has 13 cases and 3016 has 12 cases. he state government meanwhile is rolling out a Call-to-Test service, providing in-home coronavirus testing. he service aims to reach older Victorians, people with a disability, carers and those with an illness that might prevent them from leaving home. A campaign has also been launched to show people the potential long-term physical and psychological consequences of contracting coronavirus. Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday that the campaign shares real stories of Victorians battling the ongoing efects of the virus. “If you were in any doubt, the stories of these Victorians will leave you with no question – coronavirus is brutal,” he said. Benjamin Millar
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Our face to face customer service at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre in Altona is closed until further notice. However, you may still contact Customer Service on 1300 179 944, at customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov. au. or via live chat from Council’s website. Kerbside rubbish and recycling collections to households and businesses receiving Council’s service will continue. Struggling with rubbish volumes? Order a larger or an extra rubbish bin. (Larger bins are free for eligible households until 30 June 2021.) Immunisations will continue, please book online. Meals on Wheels Food Services will continue to deliver meals to registered residents. Maternal and Child Health (MCH) will continue to have services delivered but this will be remotely via phone and video. We are seeking clarity from the state government whether 15 minute maximum face to face appointments for babies 0 to 8 weeks can continue. All New Parent groups will be delivered online only until further advice. Hobsons Bay UP (Youth Services) will continue its youth counselling by skype or phone but will not proceed with face to face support services until further notice.
Council managed community centres - Newport Community Hub, Laverton Community Hub and Seabrook Community Centres are closed to the public. Community consultation - While face to face meetings are not taking place, the community can still provide feedback on any current projects at participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Capital works program – All construction projects will be required to have a High Risk COVID Safe Plan in place and staf on site must wear PPE at all times. Construction is a permitted industry and the majority of projects will continue, however at reduced capacity in line with guidance provided from DHHS. While Council is working hard to have projects continue, unfortunately some works may be required to be temporarily shut down until stage restrictions are eased. Hobsons Bay Libraries – all libraries and chutes are closed. All items currently on loan have been extended until Monday 14 September 2020. Library members can still access over 10,000 eBooks, 5,000 eAudiobooks, ilms, magazines, and a range of online resources at libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ collections. Our librarians will continue to deliver virtual programs and events including Stay at Home Storytime, Baby Bounce, Online Book Clubs and author talks, ind out more at libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/whats-on For the latest on Council’s services, visit www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
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Rain gardens, water play, extended sand areas, lush green spaces and a reconigured car park are all future options being considered for the Altona Beach precinct that is now open for public comment. The vision incorporates a number of elements that cover Pier Street, the Esplanade, beach access points, Weaver Reserve, shared trails and seawalls. A state government project to redevelop the Altona Pier is also running concurrently and both consultations aim to complement each other. There are three concept designs proposed and Council welcomes feedback from the community on all ideas proposed. To view the concept options and provide feedback, visit https://participate.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/altonabeachprecinct-1 and comment by 23 August.
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‘Struggling’ businesses hit hard By Benjamin Millar Inner-west businesses are scrambling to remain aloat as Victoria’s toughest ever COVID-19 restrictions dramatically impact their operations. Premier Daniel Andrews last week announced strict Stage 4 restrictions that forced the closure of the majority of retail businesses deemed non-essential. While businesses such as supermarkets, grocery stores, bottle shops and petrol stations are permitted to remain open, the majority of other traders face at least six weeks of closure.
Yarraville Traders Association president Carla Smith said every business is in an individual situation and each has been afected in a completely diferent way. “Overall as a traders association we are just trying to stay positive and be well informed,” she said. “here is a lot of info going around for diferent outlets for assistance, not only inancially but things like webinars and online courses and things to assist your business.” Ms Smith said despite the bad situation, traders have all been supporting each other.
“And the locals have also been very supportive as well, doing whatever they can to still be engaged,” she said. he Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the peak body for business in Victoria, said about 250,000 Victorian workers have been directly impacted by the Stage 4 restrictions, taking to one million the number of workers either stood down or working from home. Chief executive Paul Guerra said for many struggling businesses that were hoping to scrape through Stage 3 restrictions, closing for six weeks will be the end.
“While it is somewhat positive that some vital industries will still be able to operate under a ‘pilot light’ setting, including construction, the restrictions will still severely damage jobs and productivity,” he said. “Victoria’s economy will efectively be shut down for the next six weeks. We know that for us to get into a position again where we talk about recovery the health crisis needs to be brought under control. “But the cost of the actions to get to that point will be devastating and long-lasting, with the efects felt by all of us for many years.”
The scene of a fatal ire in Eames Avenue, Brooklyn. (Supplied)
Woman dies in Brooklyn ire An elderly woman has died in a house ire at Brooklyn last week. Fireighters were called to the Eames Avenue house about 1.40am on hursday ater numerous reports of smoke and lames billowing from a single storey duplex. Fire Rescue Victoria crew arrived within six minutes to ind the home engulfed in lames. A Victorian Police spokeswoman said the body of an 81-year-old woman was found inside the house. he cause of the ire has not yet been determined but early indications are that it was not suspicious. It took more than 20 ireighters more than an hour to bring the ire under control. Specialist ire investigators will examine the scene.
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Lifesavers focus on mental health For Williamstown lifesavers, keeping the community safe may come in the form of mental health training. Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club (WSLSC) is among more than 20 beneiciaries of a new grassroots grant responding to the coronavirus crisis. he Hobsons Bay Community Fund this year launched two initiatives in response to the pandemic: an emergency appeal which would in turn be used to award COVID-19 rapid response grants. he grants are for those who need a quick
turnaround of about four to ive weeks, with up to $2000 awarded to groups and organisations delivering critical work and to support mental health and wellbeing in the community. WSLSC president Paul Sullivan said its grant would be used to provide mental health irst aid training to members and the broader community. “Keeping the community safe in the physical sense is important, but so too is the emotional safety and mental wellbeing,” he said. Other grant recipients include Altona Meadows Community Centre to establish an
emergency relief food bank, Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed and Garden Group to buy gardening equipment to grow vegetables, Hobsons Bay Toy Library to buy more toys and to reach marginalised communities, and West Welcome Wagon to support remote English language classes for asylum seekers. Applications are open until December 1. To donate to the appeal, apply for a grant or ind out more, visit www.hbcommunityfund. org.au
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Heat maps reveal homelessness By Goya Dmytryshchak Homelessness heat maps released last week revealed more than 1400 people don’t have a stable home across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. It comes as Altona-based homelessness service, Latitude, reveals fears that many will be worse of ater the COVID-19 pandemic. Heat maps show the federal electorates covering most of Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong have 1400 people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness (Gellibrand has 800 and Maribyrnong 600). Across these
electorates, there is a social housing shortfall of 6800 dwellings. he heat maps were created by Homelessness Australia and Everybody’s Home as part of a campaign urging people to lobby their federal MPs for more social housing. Latitude general manager Rhonda Collins said her organisation had helped about 200 people so far this year. “Initially, when the irst lockdown happened there was a lot of confusion, which I think was in line with the rest of the community,” she said. “We spent an awful lot of time talking
to our young people … a lot of services have gone online or are phone-based, so not a lot of face-to-face is occurring, which can be very challenging for our young people because they will have additional issues. “We had all of that panic buying so there was a huge demand on material aid, so food parcels.” Ms Collins said her organisation had been able to help more people access private rental accommodation because it had become more afordable than before the pandemic. “Our concern will be, how sustainable is that going to be post pandemic?”
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Construction slows down Construction has slowed on sites across Hobsons Bay, including the biggest residential development in Williamstown, due to stage four workplace lockdown measures for metropolitan Melbourne. Under the COVID-19 measures, projects of more than three-storeys can have no more than 25 per cent of the normal workforce onsite and projects of three storeys or less can have ive people onsite. AV Jennings senior sales consultant Susan Lindblom said the 500-dwelling Waterline Place development in Williamstown would be
set back by weeks but hopefully not months. “AV Jennings is a publicly listed company and our COVID-19 protocols are extremely diligent,” she said. “he lockdown is for six weeks, so there will be a slowdown for six weeks and then you’d hope that we’d be able to catch up any delays during the course of construction.” Barlow McEwan Tribe First National agent Anthony Molinia is a selling agent for a ive-storey, 25 dwelling apartment block under construction in Altona’s Pier Street. He said the restrictions would create delays.
“If three-quarters of the workforce isn’t working, it’s going to delay things, isn’t it. “he tradies are only allowed to work on one site at a time – they can’t go from one site to another.” Master Builders Association chief executive Rebecca Casson said the decision to scale back the building and construction industry was devastating. he state government has since made a concession, allowing tradies and supervisors to visit up to three sites per week.
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The drat Urban Forest Strategy aims to increase tree canopy across Hobsons Bay to 30 per cent over the next 20 years. Council wants to encourage residents to look in their own yards to see if tree planings can be increased. If you would like a free tree for your property, be one of the irst 100 people to call Council on 1300 179 944 (limit one per household). In line with COVID-19 restricions, Council oicers will ofer contactless delivery for each tree within Hobsons Bay and will provide care instrucions. Please note that delivery may need to occur once Stage 4 Restricions have lited. 12457432-SG33-20
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As part of the release of its drat Urban Forest Strategy, Hobsons Bay City Council has 100 bare rooted trees (Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’ and Pyrus calleryana ‘Chanicler’) to give away to residents for planing on their properies.
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A new phone app designed to help young athletes deal with mental health hurdles is under development with the help of Victoria University experts. Arete is one of ten app companies selected from hundreds of applications taking part in a unique collaboration with Victoria University, LaunchVic, Tennis Australia and start-up network Techstars. Arete founder Kas Taleb said the idea came from witnessing the highs and lows of the developing football career of her son, who is training with Melbourne City Football. “My son loves football, and I’ve seen so much positive self-growth come from his young career in sport,” she said. “But the thing that has surprised me most is the lack of training available to athletes on dealing with the unique pressures and responsibilities that come with athleticism.” Ms Taleb said not all young athletes have the right emotional toolkit needed to thrive at elite levels. Recognising this gap in encouraging mental itness and teaching mental health literacy, she set to work on Arete, a “virtual wellbeing coach” app. Over the past few weeks, Kas has been working closely with VU mentors Alex Parker, Professor of Physical Activity and Mental Health, and Sam Robertson, Professor of Sports Analytics, to help bring the idea to fruition. he project is part of the Techstars Sports Tech Melbourne Accelerator program, which pairs start-ups with 60 mentors, industry leaders and researchers.
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New vision for Laverton By Goya Dmytryshchak A splash park and art trail are among the ideas put forward in a plan to improve Laverton. Hobsons Bay council has released its drat ‘place guide vision’ for Laverton, which was developed from more than 1500 submissions and will guide future investment and projects. he plan includes grassroots clean-up and greening projects, fast-tracked tree planting, art trails and links between parks. It proposes a master plan for the Aviation Road Village and Woods/Lohse street precincts to upgrade the streetscape, public spaces and parking.
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said. “his is an exciting project, also driven by local people, that has already created a list of projects and great ideas ready to start rolling out. “I encourage locals to check out the place guide vision, get involved – especially if they
haven’t already – and provide council with feedback.” An online survey about the plan is being conducted until Friday, August 14. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ better-places-laverton
A loating oil rig remains anchored on the western side of Port Phillip Bay due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is visible from the shores of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. he Ocean Onyx, with a crew of 35, is laid up in deep water due to its planned positioning in Bass Strait being delayed. he ofshore exploration drilling rig is in a Port Phillip Bay anchorage managed by Victorian Ports Corporation. VPC chief executive Rachel Johnson said the guest was welcome for an extended stay. “he Ocean Onyx drilling rig arrived in Victorian waters in mid-April and it will remain on anchor for an extended period,” she said. he Ocean Onyx is ‘cold stacked’, meaning it has a reduced crew onboard and is not operating. he crew number is suicient to maintain safe watch, respond to any emergency, comply with the harbour master’s directions and with international maritime codes of practice. Goya Dmytryshchak
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A second master plan has been touted for the Railway Avenue and McCormack Park areas, including development of a water play area, youth centre, community gardens and workshops Other ideas put forward include a Local Leaders Action Group to organise community activities and events, and safety upgrades. Hobsons Bay mayor Colleen Gates said Laverton’s community spirit had been reinvigorated through people working together. “In 2006, the Laverton Community Renewal Program brought the people of Laverton together to deliver some really powerful stuf, including the Laverton Hub, the school rebuild, Woods Street Arts Space, and seeded the creation of groups such as Friends of Laverton Creek and Laverton Community Garden,” she
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Celebrate science National Science Week will virtually go of with a bang. his year’s Science Week, from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 23 will be celebrated from homes amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Youngsters are being invited to join the Scientwists for a 45-minute live show of fun, with demonstrations and experiments. No equipment is needed – just excitement and curiosity. he Fizzle and Pop Science Week show will
Winners of the Picturing Footscray photo competition will be announced at 7pm Thursday, August 13, with local burlesque performer Miss Friby as the special guest during the online announcements. Details: www.vu.edu. au/picturing-footscray.
be held online on Saturday, August 15, from 10.30-11.15am. A link will be emailed the day before the event, along with instructions on how to participate. For details, phone 1300 462 542, 9am-5pm Monday to Friday or email library@hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au. People may also make contact via Instagram or Facebook.
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Man charged in $80m cocaine bust By Benjamin Millar A Maribyrnong man faces potential life imprisonment for his alleged role in a botched efort to ly about $80 million of cocaine from Papua New Guinea into Australia. he 31-year-old is alleged to have played a central role in a Melbourne-based criminal syndicate’s plan to import more than 500 kilograms of cocaine in a plane that may have crashed due to the weight of the drugs on board. Five men, with alleged links to Italian organised crime, all face a series of charges that
carry sentences up to life imprisonment. he cocaine was seized by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) and the ive alleged conspirators were arrested in Queensland and Victoria in late July. he 31-year-old Maribyrnong man has been charged with a series of ofences including conspiracy to import commercial quantities of border controlled drugs, importing commercial quantities of border controlled drugs and directing activities of a criminal syndicate. He was also charged with money laundering more than $1 million and two charges of
dealing in proceeds of crime over $100,000. he maximum penalty if convicted is life imprisonment. A 31-year-old Hoppers Crossing man was charged with attempting to possess border controlled drugs. AFP deputy commissioner Ian McCartney said the arrests are the culmination of a two-year multi-agency operation. Victoria Police assistant commissioner Tess Walsh said the arrests would reduce the amount of illegal drugs being distributed along the eastern seaboard.
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Williamstown lifesaver awarded By Goya Dmytryshchak A Williamstown lifesaver was this month named Volunteer Trainer of the Year in the Life Saving Victoria’s Awards of Excellence. Joel Farrow has been with Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club for about 15 years, starting of in the Nippers beach education program at age 10. Farrow is the director of training and development at the club, co-ordinating junior education for ages eight to 12 and training members aged 13 to in their 60s. He said the COVID-19 pandemic had delayed some of the planned winter training, such as irst aid and advanced resuscitation.
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1. The proposal consists of the removal of (6) existing panel antennas and installation of (3) 5G panel antennas measuring 810mm(h) x 400mm(w) and (3) 4G panel antennas measuring 2533mm(h) x 350mm(w) on existing and/or replacement mounts on the rooftop. There will be no increase in height, as a result of the works. Ancillary works include the reconfiguration of existing equipment and installation of (3) Junction Boxes, (3) Remote Radio Units, cabling and electrical equipment 2. Telstra regards the proposed installation as Permit Exempt in accordance with the Telecommunications Facilities - A Code of Practice for Telecommunications Facilities in Victoria 2004 based on the description above 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Emily Wardlaw on behalf of Telstra, 0422 685 472, consultation@acquirecomm.com.au and at www.rfnsa.com.au/3034002 by Thursday 27 August 2020
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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE A TELSTRA MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT THE: SHOPPING CENTRE, 53-65 MILITARY ROAD, AVONDALE HEIGHTS VIC 3034
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Walk in bins available 0404 382 222
Real Estate
ALL SEASON BIN HIRE
4 ACES BIN HIRE 4m3 from $200, 6m3 from $250, 8m3 from $300
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Plasterers
C & S KIMPTON PLASTERERS
Over 25 Yrs Experience
Troy Grundy 0411 354 573
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ALTONA Male wanting to share house in Altona area, ph 0422 090 042.
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ANY TREES LOPPED Trees Pruned Reshaped Grubbed out. All Foliage/Rubbish Removed Fully Insured $10m Pensioner Discount
Free Quote 7 Day Service 45 yrs exp. Lic No. 116785
C & D Schroeder 9337 3695 or 0415 816 882
Positions Vacant
NEED NEW STAFF? Get 10% Discount Use code: EMPDISC
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General Maintenance Drain Blockages CCTV Drain Camera Gas and Heater Servicing Roof Repairs Renovations
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THE PLUMBING COMPANY
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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 identification number. It is now an offence to advertise unless the source number and microchip identification number is included in the advertisement or notice. For further information, call 136 186 or visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au
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