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Musical bond Tarneit father and daughter Karlo and Sophia Arcinue formed a music group as a way to keep busy during the pandemic lockdown. The pair, who make up the folk/ alternative band ‘The Ark Duo’, have found online success during the past four months. Their band’s Facebook page, where they post videos of themselves playing songs written by Karlo, has gained more than 11,000 followers since April. Ten-year-old Sophia plays drums, piano and ukulele while her father plays “everything else”. Karlo said they had always played together, but decided to officially form a duo as a result of the pandemic. The IT worker said that the lockdown had given him time to record songs which he had written in the past, and also work on new material. “It’s just so much fun, I never really expected to be doing this with my daughter,” Karlo said. Last week, Karlo and Sophia performed an acoustic song as part of a series of free online concerts for aged care homes and frontline workers organised by the Hobsons Bay Music Academy. Sophia, who is also in two other bands with her friends, said she was teaching her five-year-old sister to play ukelele. She also has a two-year-old brother. Karlo said he was not sure what his family was planning for Father’s Day, but that it would likely involve music. Details: www.facebook.com/TheArkDuo/

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The principal of a Truganina college linked to 210 coronavirus cases, says the school has been subjected to “hurtful messages” on social media since the outbreak began. The Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to investigate how infections started at Al-Taqwa College but has confirmed there have been no new cases linked with the outbreak since July 29. College principal Omar Hallak said the wider community had shown it’s support for the college but there had been some backlash on social media. “Sadly, there have been some hurtful messages sent to the school and comments on social media, and some isolated instances of negative treatment of people connected with Al-Taqwa College,” Mr Hallak said. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly and Multicultural Affairs Minister Ros Spence have spoken out in support of the college. After an online meeting with Mr Hallak last month, Ms Spence posted on Facebook that the school community was “experiencing an increase in Islamophobic and racist messages”. “I assured principal Hallak, as I do to all Victorians, that racism and discrimination have no place in Victoria,” the post stated. Mr Hallak said that to have the support of the wider community meant “a great deal”. “Fortunately the good experiences of people and human nature have far outweighed the bad, and our staff and students have shown determination, resilience and real strength of character in dealing with not just the educational challenges of COVID-19, but the social challenges too. “We are all in this together. COVID-19 does not target people by race, nationality, religion or politics. It targets all of us.” Mr Hallak said the college had “done everything it can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from the outset of this pandemic”. “While the college has been closed, it has been deep cleaned and we have just completed further upgrades of our on-site precautions in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services requirements,” he said. “The local community … can be assured that the college campus itself is safe as far as COVID-19 is concerned.”

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Virus cases continue to fall By Alesha Capone The number of active COVID-19 cases in Wyndham is continuing to fall. There were 286 active cases recorded in the municipality as of Monday, down from 406 a week earlier. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) data shows that as of Sunday, there were 150 active cases in the 3029 postcode area (Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit and Truganina). The 3030 postcode (Werribee, Point Cook, Werribee South and Quandong) recorded 121

active cases. The 3024 postcode (Mambourin, Manor Lakes, Mount Cottrell and Wyndham Vale) recorded 26 cases and 3027 (Williams Landing) recorded seven cases. According to DHHS, 178 cases have been linked to the BaptCare Wyndham Lodge Community in Werribee, while 35 cases have been linked to Werribee Mercy Hospital. Among those fined for breaching the chief health officer’s directions was a man who visited a Tarneit convenience store during curfew hours. The man was 18 kilometres from

his home address and went to get food, drinks and cigarettes while visiting a friend. Police also fined a Tarneit man who was seen at Sunshine station without a face covering. The man claimed he was more than five kilometres from home because he was visiting his aunt. Meanwhile, the state government announced last month that it would continue with major road and rail works during spring to take advantage of lower transport patronage and road use with Victorians following stay-at-home rules.

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Wyndham council will ask the state government for $3.22 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund to contribute towards two local projects. The Growing Suburbs Fund (GSF) aims to help councils in Melbourne’s fast-growing outer suburbs to build critical infrastructure. The program is overseen by the Minister for Local Government and administered by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). Wyndham council last month voted to request $2.5 million from the GSF’s 2020-21 funding pool to put towards the construction of an integrated family centre with community rooms, open space, sports pavilions and other infrastructure in Tarneit’s north. The overall cost of the project, which will be funded by the council, is $26.41 million. The council will also request $721,000 from the GSF to help complete missing links in Wyndham’s network of shared walking and cycling paths. The total cost of this project is $1.72 million. To be eligible for funding in the GSF’s 2020-21 round, projects must be ready to commence construction within six months of a grant being announced, and must be completed within one year from the start of construction. This year, the GSF funding pool has decreased to $25 million, compared to the $50 million on offer last year. The funding will also be shared among 16 council areas, up from 10 municipalities last year. Since the GSF began in 2015-16, Wyndham has been allocated more than $25 million.

The lifestyle co-ordinator of a Werribee aged care facility donned both an Elvis Presley costume and PPE to entertain residents last week. Tim Whitmore from Mercy Place Wyndham said he regularly dressed up as “The King” to entertain residents, playing the guitar and singing Elvis hits. However, because of the pandemic lockdown regulations, last week’s show was a little different to usual. Mr Whitmore spent three days putting on a series of “corridor concerts” as residents watched, while wearing masks and observing social distancing. Mr Whitmore said he performed about 30 Elvis songs for each set, with the residents’ favourites including Can’t Help Falling in Love’, ‘Are You Lonesome Tonight?’ and ‘Return to Sender’. “For me personally, I get a lot out of it, I get to play and sing for an hour or two, it doesn’t feel like work, it’s just something I enjoy,” Mr Whitmore said. “It’s a very inclusive thing, music brings people together.” Mr Whitmore said that wearing full PPE over the top of his Elvis outfits – including a white jumpsuit, a Blue Hawaii look and army-themed apparel – meant he became quite warm while performing. But he and the other staff at Mercy Place Wyndham wanted to keep things as normal as possible for residents because the pandemic had restricted the types of activities they could participate in. “It shows we’re not letting anything get in our way,” he said. “For us, Elvis was going to enter the building and was going to exit the building, no matter what.” Alesha Capone

Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said some of the disruptions would have less impact than usual. “The safety of our workforce and the community is our priority – we are taking strict precautions to ensure our critical transport infrastructure projects can safely continue under coronavirus restrictions,” Ms Allan said. Buses will replace trains between Newport and Werribee stations from 2.45pm to the last service each day until Sunday, September 13 to allow performance testing for Melbourne’s new High Capacity Metro Trains to take place.

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Association calls for ‘rapid’ bus routes The Bus Association Victoria is calling on the state government to plan and fund a Bus Rapid Transit route from Werribee to Caroline Springs. The association, which is also known as BusVic, has made a submission to the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s Inquiry into the Victorian government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The submission recommended introducing a route from Werribee to Caroline Springs as part of a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Melbourne’s growth corridors. The submission states this, along with a suite

of other bus infrastructure investment projects, would help the industry and wider community “in the short to medium term as part of government recovery plans post COVID-19”. The BusVic document recommends the BRT include routes from Frankston to Narre Warren via Cranbourne, South Morang to Latrobe University via RMIT and Rosebud to Baxter. “BRT services are best implemented in Melbourne’s outer and middle suburbs, in particular where rail services are not available, and to assist in managing the growing issue of road network congestion in car-dependent areas,” the submission states.

“The high capacity bus network should not be at the expense of local bus services, rather, should be an addition so that people can rely on a fully integrated and efficient public transport network across all modes.” The submission states that to help create jobs and assist in the recovery from the pandemic, the government could also install “smart, sheltered and accessible bus stops” across Melbourne which comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 2002 and provide ‘smart’ real-time information for passengers. The submission states that the coach section of the bus industry “has been decimated by the

COVID-19 pandemic” due to the cancellation of school charters, day tours and tourism work. “There are many operators who only do tour and charter work (i.e. operators with no government contracts) that have become, or are close to, insolvency and thousands of drivers have been stood down,” the submission said. The Public Accounts and Estimates Committee’s Inquiry into the Victorian government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is accepting written submissions until October 1. Alesha Capone 3 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 2 September, 2020

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The friendly face of Laura Rayner greets customers who shop at the Coles store in Davis Road, Tarneit. For Ms Rayner, 20, working as a door-greeter at Coles is her first-ever job. Ms Rayner, who has autism, said that before landing the role at Coles, she had felt a lack of confidence when looking for work. “In past job interviews or past working opportunities, I feel that I can sometimes come across as a bit too shy,” Ms Rayner said. However, earlier this year she built up her interview skills through specialist employment agency MAX Employment. This helped Ms Rayner to gain her Coles job, after an interview with the store’s manager Mona El Haouli. “I look forward to coming to work at Coles

every day as I know that I’ll be learning something new each shift and that I have such a supportive team that are always looking out for my needs,” Ms Rayner said. Ms Haouli said Ms Rayner was a valued member of the team, welcoming customers to the store and carrying out the procedures put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We always want team members with diverse backgrounds and abilities to feel like they can be their authentic selves at work.” MAX Employment placement consultant Yashna Tamrakar said she was delighted to see Ms Rayner flourishing in her role at Coles. “She’s a great role model for other young people, including people with disabilities,” Ms Tamrakar said.

A 55-year-old man, who was allegedly armed with a knife, has been shot in the lower body by police. The incident happened on August 24 in Sanderling Street, Werribee, about 11.20pm. Police said the man was shot after efforts to subdue him with a taser and beanbag rounds were unsuccessful. The man was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Armed Crime Squad detectives will investigate the incident, overseen by Professional Standards Command, which is standard protocol whenever a police firearm is discharged.

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Push for train station funding By Alesha Capone Wyndham council is calling on the state government to use money collected under the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) tax to fund construction of a train station in Sayers Road, Tarneit West. The council has also called for funds from the GAIC tax – which is collected from large property developments and land sales in Wyndham and other growth suburbs – to be used to address a lack of parking spaces at Tarneit railway station.

The state government has previously committed to building the Tarneit West station, expected to be completed by 2027. But Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said the station was “urgently needed”. He said that in the 2018-2019 financial year, Wyndham Vale train station experienced a 20 per cent increase in passenger numbers. Tarneit train station saw a 17 per cent increase. The Tarneit West station is expected to cost about $20 million to build. “We know from the latest published figures by the state that there is upwards of $79 million

sitting in the Victorian Treasury that can be used to fund Sayers Road train station,” Cr Gilligan said. “In a recent Victorian Auditor General’s Office report, Managing Development Contributions, it stated that the GAIC funding lacked an overarching strategic approach to selecting areas of greater needs and benefits. “One of the solutions to this was active participation from councils to identify projects for the funding … we are making sure we put forward our most vital and beneficial infrastructure projects to receive our fair share

of GAIC funding. “Only the Victorian government has the power to unlock these funds and I’ll continue to fight to access this fund to get this vital city-shaping project started.” Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming has backed the council’s call for GAIC funding to be used to build the station. “This project is vital to this rapidly growing area,” Ms Cumming said. “We need this for our youth, to create jobs, and to assist us in our recovery from COVID.” The state government was contacted.

The truth is out there People are being invited to film their reaction to a UFO sighting for a movie being made during Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdowns. Toxic Alien Zombie Babes from Outer Space directed by Gerardo Chierchia, will feature people’s self-shot footage within the film and in the credits. The brainchild of producer David Black, the film is a tongue-in-cheek sci-fi/horror that pays homage to cult classics such as War of the Worlds, Plan 9 from Outer Space and Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. Chierchia said when Black mentioned the project to him, he immediately saw the finished film in his head. “During this period of COVID-19, many have lost their jobs, including me,” he said. “For this reason, I looked for something to commit to and keep myself creative.” Black said people were being invited to film their reaction to a UFO sighting, and a UFO

would later be superimposed on the self-shot footage. “It’s a simple scene: how would you react if you saw a UFO? “They don’t need to break lockdown for it, they can do it in the front yard. Just grab the iPhone, look up, they’ve seen a UFO and what do they do? “Do they scream? Do they say, ’Oh my God?’ “We’re going to select five to go in the film but we’re also going to collect as many as possible afterwards for the credits.” Black said the film would reference events from 2020. People can upload their footage until the end of September to: facebook.com/groups/ UfoScreamScene/ Details: facebook.com/ ToxicAlienZombieBabes Goya Dmytryshchak

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Millions saved from gambling By Alesha Capone More than $45 million has been saved in Wyndham while poker machines have been shut down due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to the Alliance for Gambling Reform. Gaming venues in Greater Melbourne have been closed since March 23 in a bid to stem the spread of coronavirus. According to the Alliance, since the closure, almost $300,000 per day has been saved from being spent on Wyndham’s poker machines. The Alliance calculated the savings by

looking at the average daily spend on pokies in Wyndham for this financial year before the March 23 lockdown, and then calculated that by the number of days from then to now. A total of $5.62 million was spent on Wyndham’s 903 poker machines between March 1 and March 23 this year (compared to $8.96 million during March last year). Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said it stood to reason that at least some of the $45 million saved in poker machine losses would have been spent locally, boosting the economy at a time when it is needed most. “These extraordinary savings to the people

Portrait of a hero The winners of Wyndham council’s children’s art prize, The Wynnies, have been announced. The council is showcasing competition entries in both an online and physical exhibition. Hassan, who is almost 11 years old, has been named the winner of the 9 to 12 years old category of The Wynnies. Hassan painted a portrait of his hero, Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, for the competition. “I learnt how to spin from him and learnt his techniques and strategies,” Hassan said. Hassan said that he never won a drawing competition before. The youngster said he was “shocked and amazed” to have been named a first-place winner in The Wynnies. In the competition’s 5 to 8 years old category, Eden won for a picture of her cousin Airlie. In the 1 to 4 years old category, Ella won for a

drawing of her Aunty Mia. Wyndham’s arts, culture and heritage portfolio holder, Cr Tony Hooper, said the competition’s judges had a difficult choice picking winners from the 159 creative portraits submitted. “The competition is aimed to engage children in the arts and encourage them to develop their creative skills,” Cr Hooper said. “Because we are in Stage 4 restrictions, we cannot have an indoor exhibition, so we have exhibited every portrait on the window of the Werribee library for residents to view as they take their hourly exercise – or it can be viewed on our online gallery.” Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wynnies Portrait of Jamaican cricketer Chris Gayle, by Hassan; and Ella’s drawing of her Aunty Mia. (Pictures: Supplied)

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of Wyndham in just over four months demonstrates how much poker machines are draining our local economy,” Cr Gilligan said. “Spending money on poker machines can leave people without the means to pay essential bills but it also takes away from money that could be spent in our community. “Poker machines cause the majority of gambling harm in our community and they are designed to addict people.” Cr Gilligan said that the council was committed to minimising the harm caused by poker machines, through its Gambling and Harm Minimisation Policy and supporting

action plan. Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello said Australians lost $25 billion to gambling last year. “Gambling is also known to increase during economic crises. This is a major concern right now,” Rev Costello said. “But we have experienced a silver lining in all this – the shutdown of poker machines has undoubtedly improved lives for many local people for the better, and perhaps even saved lives.” If you or someone they know is experiencing issues with gambling, phone 1800 858 858 or reach out to www.gamblershelp.com.au

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Wyndham council has conducted a preliminary investigation into the feasibility of implementing a park and ride service to local railway stations. The service would be used “to alleviate parking pain in and around train stations in Wyndham” according to a post on the Wyndham City Living Facebook page. The council is considering running a park and ride trial to Tarneit train station, using council roadsides and existing bus routes, which would allow commuters to park their car close to a bus stop. The bus would take the commuters the rest of the way to Tarneit train station. “This is a cost-effective solution that can be deployed relatively quickly when high parking demand returns once COVID-19 restrictions have been wound back and more commuters return to public transport,” the Facebook post said. “This idea is still in its early days however Wyndham City is committed to taking the next steps to establish the park and ride trial, and this will include community consultation. “This is one of a range of short and long-term scenarios that council is considering to reduce parking congestion in and around Wyndham.” Wyndham mayor Josh Gilligan said councillor Walter Villagonzalo had proposed the service.

Saving Mini The veterinary team at Werribee Open Range Zoo has saved the life of a tiny koala, whose mother was killed by a dog. The koala joey – whom the zoo staff have named Mini – weighed just 400 grams when she was brought into the zoo by a registered wildlife carer who rescued her after the attack. On arrival at the zoo, six-month-old Mini’s condition was “incredibly precarious”. At this age, koala joeys are dependent on their mother’s milk to survive. Werribee Open Range Zoo veterinary nurse Jessie Rice provided around-the-clock care for Mini, using a substitute woollen pouch and

humidicrib, a regular milk supplement and feeds. Ms Rice said it was not long until she started to see Mini’s fighting spirit shine through. “She’s been thriving and putting on weight and that’s the way that we want her to go,” Ms Rice said. Mini has now returned to the wildlife carer who first rescued her, and will be hand-raised until she grows to three-to-four kilograms. The zoo’s vets will continue to provide ongoing support until Mini is released back into the wild near where she was found, in south-west Victoria.

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The state government recently announced $200,000 in grants to support registered wildlife carers. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said: “Mini the koala’s story is yet another example of the fabulous job Victoria’s wildlife carers are doing every day – we’re proud to support this important work and help to make sure it continues.” Zoos Victoria is also still accepting donations for its Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund. Werribee Open Range Zoo is temporarily closed to visitors, but its animals can be seen on a live stream at www.zoo.org.au/ animals-at-home.

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Werribee armed robber jailed By Alesha Capone A man who committed two armed robberies in Werribee has been sentenced to more than three years in prison. Ben Hamling-Lawler, 30, faced the County Court on August 12 and was sentenced on August 14. The court heard that about 6.45pm on June 30, 2018, Hamling-Lawler separately approached “two totally innocent members of the public” within Werribee’s CBD. During the first incident, Hamling-Lawler asked a man – who was standing near a supermarket while waiting to collect a takeaway

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food order – for money and produced a knife. About 10 minutes later, Hamling-Lawler approached a woman and her fiancé, who were on their way to buy dinner. Hamling-Lawler punched the woman on the left shoulder, before pulling out the knife and demanding her bag. The woman’s fiancé challenged Hamling-Lawler and chased him away.

Hamling-Lawler was identified later in 2018 after he was arrested for other matters and taken into custody. Judge Michael Tinney said Hamling-Lawler had refused to disclose many details of his background to his legal counsel, but that he had previously been treated for substance abuse disorder and schizophrenia. Since 2012, Hamling-Lawler had been arrested for a number of reasons, including drugs, weapons, dishonesty, threat, assault, violence, aggravated burglary and robbery. Judge Tinney said Hamling-Lawler had previously received some short jail sentences and breached a number of community

corrections orders or suspended sentences. In sentencing Hamling-Lawler, Judge Tinney said that he “must have regard to the gravity of the offences”. He said that Hamling-Lawler’s crimes were committed early in the evening, in a busy area. “They [the victims] were in a public place and had no reason at all to expect they would fall victim to such a crime. “It was obviously a frightening event for your female victim.” Judge Tinney sentenced Hamling-Lawler to three years and five months’ jail. He will be required to serve 27 months before becoming eligible for release on parole.

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Point Cook’s Cat McCarthy has been named a finalist in a nationwide competition which celebrates mothers in business. Ms McCarthy, of David McCarthy Plumbing, has been named as a finalist in the annual AusMumpreneur Awards, in the category of Service Business. The AusMumpreneur Awards, presented by The Women’s Business School, recognise mothers in areas such as business excellence, product development and customer service. David McCarthy Plumbing, which is based in Point Cook and Laverton North, is run by Ms McCarthy and her husband David. Ms McCarthy, who has a background in community and sport management, is the business’ people development manager. She said she was delighted to be named a finalist in the awards. She said that when she and her husband started their business five years ago, it meant she no longer had to travel into the city from Point Cook on a daily basis. “I loved my career, however I didn’t enjoy the hour and a half commute into the city each day,” she said. “Starting our own business gave me the outlet to continue utilising my skills in people development, business management and marketing, without having to give up my time with my children or leave my community.” In its first five years of operation, David McCarthy Plumbing has won various awards including the Wyndham council 2016 New and Emerging Business Award. Last year, it won the National MyBusiness Trades Business of the Year Award. The winners of the 2020 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at an online event later this month.

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Drug overdoses on the rise By Alesha Capone The number of drug overdoses recorded in Melbourne’s west has risen by more than a third across four years, according to a new report. The Penington Institute released its Annual Overdose Report last week, which revealed that between 2014 and 2018, 227 people in the west died from a drug overdose. In comparison, 167 people across the west died from a drug overdose between 2009 and 2013. Brimbank recorded the highest number of overdose-related deaths (57, up from 47 previously), followed by Wyndham which recorded 46 deaths (35 previously). Maribyrnong recorded 38 deaths (35 previously), 38 people also died in the MeltonBacchus Marsh region (22 previously) and 32 people died in Hobsons Bay (18 previously) Another area, including Keilor, Keilor Park and Keilor East – which was represented in the report as a separate region – recorded 16 overdose deaths (10 previously). Geelong recorded the highest number of overdose deaths in the state, at 82 (52 previously). The Penington Institute’s chief executive John Ryan said drug overdoses were “a hidden health crisis” in Australia. The institute is calling on the federal government to commit to a National Overdose Prevention Strategy; to expand the Take Home

Naloxone pilot to every state; and to roll out real-time prescription monitoring. Werribee Mercy Hospital dual diagnosis nurse (alcohol or other drugs/mental health) Lithiya Jose said that drug and alcohol addiction “will almost certainly create significantly challenging and stressful times for those impacted as well as the members of their families”. Ms Jose said that for friends and families of someone struggling with addiction, empathy was important.

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“Being able to relate to the patient and to identify with and understand their feelings and challenges is paramount,” she said. Ms Jose said that recovering from addiction could be a long journey for patients. “However, we aspire to develop a treatment plan which focuses on their personal goals,” she said. For assistance, contact the state’s 24/7 alcohol and drug counselling and referral service DirectLine on 1800 888 236, or The Family Drug Support Australia Support Line: 1300 368 186.

Kittianant Chaipanukiat joined thousands of other students for a virtual graduation. (Supplied)

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Applause from afar Wyndham Vale’s Kittianant Chaipanukiat joined thousands of other Victoria University students for a virtual graduation last month. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2971 students participated in an online graduation ceremony on August 20. Mr Chaipanukiat, who is also known as Kit, moved from Bangkok to Melbourne to complete a master of digital media, digital communication and multimedia/media at VU. He previously completed a bachelor of arts, studying public relations, advertising, and applied communications at a university in Thailand. Mr Chaipanukiat said that before the global pandemic struck, his mother had planned to fly to Australia for his graduation ceremony. Instead, his family – ncluding his mother and grandmother – watched his virtual graduation ceremony. Mr Chaipanukiat said his sister was able

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to help organise this, with the assistance of a laptop and mobile phone. Although he took part in the ceremony from his Wyndham Vale residence, Mr Chaipanukiat purchased his graduation robes online and wore them for the ceremony. “It was a totally different experience, but fun,” he said. “It was once-in-a-lifetime, I expect.” Mr Chaipanukiat said he was now looking for a full-time job, while also working part-time in digital media and online marketing for a migration service. He said his dream career was to be employed as a content creator, and in online marketing, for a video games company. He has formerly worked as a social media content creator for a game publishing company and in public relations at the National Housing Authority of Thailand.

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Snake sightings to rise Snake season is just around the corner and this year’s will be a little different due to COVID-19. Stewart Gatt aka Stewy the Snake Catcher expects more snake reports with more people staying at home. “In previous years, most people are at work or at school during the day, which means most snakes go about their business undetected around the homes, but this year we are expecting a lot more calls during the day,” he says. “In the last two weeks, we have already attended to more than 15 call-outs, with catches including eastern brown snakes, copperheads, tiger snakes and blue tongue lizards.” Snakes don’t hibernate but do something called brumation, Stewy says. “This is a type of hibernation but the difference is that snakes will emerge from their slumber on certain days to sit in the sun.” Snakes are ectothermic. “This means they can’t regulate their body temperature,” Stewy says. “So, when you see a snake or lizard laying in the sun, they are merely absorbing energy to be able to get them through the day. “Snakes are more scared of us than we are of them. Although, snakes have a bad reputation and are feared by most people, they will only bite you if you accidentally step on them or if you provoke them.” Stewy says harming a snake is illegal, adding there is no need to kill a snake. “If you have time to go and get a shovel, you have time to call a snake catcher to come and remove it safely. “Snakes are nature’s pest control. One adult snake could potentially control around 10,000 rats or mice a year.” If you see a snake in your yard, Stewy’s advice is to slowly move away, remove any children or

Stewart ’Stewy the snake catcher’ Gatt. (Damjan Janevski)

pets and call a snake catcher. “If you are walking in the park and you come across a snake, you need to simply give it a wide berth,” Stewy says. If you are bitten, make yourself safe, move

as little as possible and call triple-0. For more details, visit www.stewythesnakecatcher.com. au or call 1300REPTILE (1300 737 845).

Caution for online sellers People selling non-essential items on the internet and social media have been urged to exercise caution during the state’s stage 4 lockdown. In the past two weeks, Star Weekly has been contacted by residents concerned after seeing non-essential items, such as garden implements and household decorations, for sale on ‘Buy Swap Sell’ pages, with vendors asking for buyers to pick up their purchases. A Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) spokesperson said: “There are only four reasons to leave home: for food and essential supplies, medical care and caregiving, exercise and work or study, if you can’t work or study from home.” During stage 4 restrictions, people can pick up necessary online shopping from collection points. This is considered shopping, and can only occur once per day. People must wear a face covering when picking up essential goods unless they have a lawful reason for not wearing one. When making online purchases, people can travel up to five kilometres from home to collect the necessary goods and services. The DHHS recommends postponing purchases that will require people to travel beyond five kilometres. It is also recommended that people limit exchanges with people they would not normally have interactions with. Alesha Capone

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Gifts direct to your inbox So Father’s Day is coming up fast and you still haven’t thought of, let alone bought, a gift yet? Now that we can’t duck into the nearest shop for “dad items”, we’ll have to move quickly and do an online search for gift ideas that don’t involve deliveries to our mail box – they might not make it on time, what with the postal slowdowns due to the pandemic and all. Here are some gift ideas that come directly to your inbox, rather than the mail box, ready for voucher or other details to be printed and tucked inside a card: CULTURAL DAD If dad loves a good movie, give him a Gold Class experience in a cinema in your area. Or if the theatre is more his cuppa, organise a gift card from any of Melbourne’s great theatre companies for an upcoming performance – or do the same for an orchestra recital. As well, vouchers are available from Ticketmaster and Ticketek that dad can use for a performance tour or a big sporting event – they’ll all return one day and dad will be ready. ADVENTURE DAD He hasn’t jumped out of a plane yet? Let dad come out of lockdown with a bang by giving him this bucket-list experience. Or diving with the sharks at Melbourne Aquarium, a scuba dive in the bay, or exhilarating laps in a racing car … All these generally offer instant E-certificates. SELF-PAMPER DAD A visit to a spa or health retreat isn’t just for women these days, with men coming on board more and more. Give dad some very special him-time, the chance to kick back, let his cares drift away and return to his family refreshed, buffed and ready for anything.

Chef Ray Ulaganathan and manager Ju Lin Tan. (Supplied)

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SHOPPER DAD If dad loves poking around the shops, finding bargains and new products, he’ll be sorely in need of a good fix come restrictions wind-back. If he has a special interest, a voucher to add to it will always be welcome. If he loves clothes, ditto. And if he just loves shopping for itself, how about a Perfect Gift Card, available from most supermarkets and able to be used anywhere as a debit card? A guilt-free splurge could really be the perfect gift.

We all love and appreciate takeaway and home delivered food during COVID-19 restrictions, but every now and then we fancy something a bit different. This can be especially true for a special occasion – such as the upcoming Father’s Day. Right now, Roti Bar is making it possible to get a fix of Malaysian food to make Dad feel “special” – and it will all be safely delivered to your door, even if your address is about 30 kilometres away. Co-founded by passionate head chef Ray Ulaganathan – who was the co-founder and manager of Malaysian chain Ravi’s Canai and Such – and manager/foodie Ju Lin Tan, Roti Bar is an incarnation of Malaysia’s dynamic and widely embraced ‘mamak’ culture. Mamak food, generally perceived as halal-friendly Indian delicacies eaten around the clock, is typically served in an atmosphere that becomes a neighbourhood hangout, especially for youth who love watching EPL football together.

That’s not able to happen at Roti Bar at the moment but it will return. In the meantime, Ray and Ju Lin have stepped up to home deliver their special dishes to a much wider band of diners. Ju Lin has a couple of suggestions to make this Father’s Day a tasty feast. “Ray’s Macha Briyani is definitely not the average,” she says. “It’s briyani at the next level, using seven different condiments to make it an exotic must-taste. It comes with a choice of tandoori chicken, lamb shank or a mix of seafood.” Another suggestion is the seafood feast, hugely popular since its introduction two years ago. “This specialty offers a sense of occasion – perfect for dad’s day – because we pop a fresh banana leaf into the takeaway bag so the succulent seafood can be tumbled onto the leaf for communal serving.” www.rotibarmelbourne.com.au

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Newsagency with the crew to get you through The Werribee Newsagency has been a pillar of the city centre for more than 40 years and continues to provide a raft of essentials, gifts and services throughout the coronavirus pandemic. With one of the biggest magazine selections in the state, Werribee Newsagency and Dymocks Books Store sells stationery and books for business and school students, a massive range of cards to suit any occasion, as well as giftware which includes candles, leather handbags, baby, wedding, religious, games and toys. It is also one of the luckiest Tattslotto stores in the state having sold more than 50 division one winners over the years.

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Store manager Hayley Murphy, the longest serving staff member – notching up 20 years, says: “We have been providing our services to the community for over 40 years and we are a one stop shop with so much to offer. “We provide great customer service and we are always willing to help you find what you need. “If we don’t have something in stock we will try our best to get it in for you.” She says it’s the team that makes the dream a reality. “Everyone has knowledge of all products and some specialise in a specific department,” Hayley says. “But everyone is willing to help find what you need. Our staff experience ranges from two to 20 years.

“When customers walk through our doors they comment on what beautiful products we sell. “We love our regular customers when they come in every week and look forward to meeting new customers. “We like to offer our products and services and appreciate the feedback.”

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Among its many services on offer, the newsagency offers delivery within five kilometres during stage 4 lockdown, photocopying and fax services, Ladbrokes, Bitcoin, Coin jar as well as dry cleaning. New giftware and products come into the store weekly with selected giftware on sale for 30 per cent off for those looking for a bargain.

Werribee Newsagency, 16 Station Place, Werribee. Opens 6.30am-5pm Monday-Wednesday, 6.30am- 6pm Thursday, 6.30am-5pm Friday and Saturday, 7am-noon Sunday. Inquiries: 9741 4644, email werribeenewsagency@gmail.com

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In search of backyard bliss Do you have a backyard that’s crying out to become an oasis, a fab space to share with family and friends – while incidentally adding to the value of your property? If that’s a resounding yes, now’s the time to bump elbows with Mark Zimmer and George Mcbride, who have recently opened Aarons Outdoor Living in Hoppers Crossing – although the official grand opening isn’t until October 10. It might seem like Mark and George have taken a gamble with kicking off a new venture during the pandemic season, but as it turns out it’s a great time for people to be considering a backyard project. Mark explains why: “With all the extra hours spent at home, homeowners have time to think about what their backyard means to them, how it works or doesn’t work for the family,” he says. “A business like ours is perfectly set up to streamline any project dreamed up in this enforced downtime – but more about this later. “Another aspect is that, with current travel restrictions and all the uncertainty ahead, the usability of our backyards is going to assume even more importance. Plus a well-designed backyard can get the holiday vibe going all year round, and who doesn’t love that?” George says Aarons Outdoor Living is a streamlined one-stop-shop for services and products that simplify …everything. “For starters, we have a whole team of installers – from landscapers, electricians and plumbers to plasterers and pool installers,” George says. “Our customers don’t need to co-ordinate their tradies. “Then we offer just about everything needed to transform a backyard into a holiday retreat. We’ve tried to give a feel in our display yard of what we can create, and to inspire ideas. “Our customers can come along, have a chat

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Full scope eye care Everything is covered, from spectacle and contact lens prescriptions to diagnosing and managing eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic eye care. Christine is qualified to prescribe eye medications to treat and co-manage a range

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of eye conditions, such as conjunctivitis and eye inflammation. Patients range in age from babyhood to 90-plus years old.

Eye care during pandemic Christine has spent hours on the phone discussing eye problems with patients and guiding them through this period. “During COVID-19, many people are

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unsure whether they can or should come into the clinic. If anyone has any concerns about their eyesight or eye health, we encourage them to contact us and we’d be happy to talk and determine whether a consultation is needed.”

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For more than 40 years, Eyecare Plus Werribee (formerly Werribee Optical Centre) has been delivering independent eye care services, its independence fiercely guarded by optometrists Tony van Aalst and Christine Quach, owner of the business since last year. Christine says it’s a challenge to compete against large corporate optometry chains, with huge budgets and fancy marketing slogans. “Since I graduated from University of Melbourne in 2000, we’ve seen the optometry landscape change significantly,” she says. “I’ve worked in diverse settings, from small independent clinics to large corporate chains – in the heart of Melbourne to the outback of Northern Territory. “It’s these experiences that have convinced me that remaining independent and people-focused is the best model for optimal eye care. We can tailor our care to every individual without being bound by directives from ‘head-office’. “Continuity of care is important. Our patients won’t see a different optometrist each time so that over time we get to know them, and them us. “Our optical dispensers are locals and often go the extra distance to ensure complete care – it’s not unusual for them to offer home delivery to our vulnerable patients or spend extra time sourcing a particular frame or lenses for a patient.”

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1. The proposed work includes the installation of one (1) mounting pole; one (1) panel antenna; six (6) new radio remote units (RRUs); four (4) combiners; associated new cabling (internal and external); and removal or relocation of existing equipment; works within existing ground level shelter; trimming of the adjacent trees to ensure basic functioning of the facility and any other associated works necessary for the operation of the facility.

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3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Should you require further information or wish to comment, please contact Chan Chen at Axicom, 02 9495 9000, community@axicom.com.au or Level 1, 110 Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 by Thursday 17 September 2020. Further information may also be obtained from www.rfnsa.com.au/3030006.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT 51 CLEARWOOD DRIVE TRUGANINA VIC 3029

1. The proposed work includes the installation of three (3) new radio remote units (RRUs); associated new cabling (internal and external); and removal or relocation of existing equipment; works within new (ODU); and any other associated works necessary for the operation of the facility.

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r Reconfiguration of existing equipment on the facility and within the equipment shelter, including removal of existing Remote Radio units

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1. The proposed facility consists of the addition of new 5G equipment and associated works as follows:

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT TARNEIT WITH 5G M1205 Tarneit: 34A Thwaites Road, Tarneit VIC 3029 (RFNSA 3030006)

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