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A year never to forget YEAR IN REVIEW ... STORY OF THE YEAR 2020 was a year like no other. It’s the year that “staying apart, kept us together”, that words like ‘rona’, ‘iso’ and ‘lockdown’ found their way into everyday language, strangers fought over toilet paper in supermarket aisles and we were shut off not only from the world, but our families, our friends, our neighbours. The coronavirus pandemic dominated headlines as it swept across the world, both dividing and uniting us. It has brought with it undeniable hardship and heartbreak, social and economical ramifications that will be felt for years to come. But it has also highlighted our fighting spirit, our compassion and an inspiring ability to adapt. Australia’s first confirmed case of coronavirus was identified in Victoria on January 25, 2020. At it’s peak, Victoria had 7000 active cases. We look back on how COVID-19 unfolded across the northern and western suburbs.

of launching an Emergency Relief Fund to help pay for new equipment and a wellbeing program for frontline staff. Also in April, Maribyrnong council chief executive Stephen Wall defended the council’s decision to terminate rather than stand down 150 casual employees who were ineligible for the JobKeeper scheme. In May, a virus outbreak at Cedar Meat’s processing facility in Brooklyn became one of the state’s biggest clusters, prompting an investigation by WorkSafe. Ten drive-through coronavirus testing sites opened in major shopping outlets across Melbourne, including Bunnings West Footscray and Highpoint shopping centre amid a state government push to test up to 100,000 people within a fortnight. By June 3, dining out was back on the menu

as Victoria began to reopen after more than two months of lockdown. Playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor gym equipment also re-opened. But the joy was short-lived. On July 1, three schools in Maribyrnong, Footscray and Altona Meadows were among several hit by the second wave of coronavirus sweeping the state. Meanwhile thousands of Maidstone residents were COVID-19 tested in a blitz on the suburb after it was identified as one of Melbourne’s 10 coronavirus hotspots. The following week, stage three lockdown was reintroduced. In July, Maribyrnong councillors voted to freeze property rates at existing levels. Meanwhile, Hobsons Bay’s four main trader associations said COVID-19 had many businesses “on their knees”. On August 5, concerns were raised that thousands of jobs could be permanently lost in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay after the state

government introduced stage four restrictions. Almost a dozen people died and hundreds of cases were recorded by August 19 as infections spread through aged care homes. Seven people died at the Doutta Galla Yarraville Village aged care facility, while a further four people died at Doutta Galla’s Footscray Aged Care Home. In September, falling case numbers gave Victoria some hope. Despite some easing of restrictions throughout October, the road out was ‘paused’ on October 27 while the state waited on test results. Hobsons Bay council announced plans to create European-style dining plazas to extend outdoor trading areas in preparation for restrictions easing. On November 10, the ‘ring of steel’ which had divided metropolital Melbourne and regional Victoria came down.

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On March 4, as Australia recorded its first death from COVID-19, Altona North GP Mukesh Haikerwal warned GPs were not equipped to deal with a potential outbreak of coronavirus. Dr Haikerwal said aside from some masks from the federal government, doctors had received little support for dealing with the disease. By March 18, inner-west residents were banding together in response to the growing coronavirus threat amid mass closures, event cancellations and unprecedented new laws. Many residents stepped up to help the elderly and others in need amid service closures and supermarket shortages. On April 1, Western Health put out an urgent call for new nurses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that visitors would no longer be admitted to Footscray Hospital’s intensive care unit. The health service established a dedicated Respiratory Assessment Clinic at Sunshine Hospital and took the extraordinary step

Western Health established a dedicated Respiratory Assessment Clinic at Sunshine Hospital. (The Age)

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Happy New Year! It was pleasing to see so many in our community continuing to stay safe over the holiday period, especially with the change in restrictions that came into effect on New Year’s Eve. It is important, now more than ever, that we remain vigilant if we are to stay on top of COVID 19. Over the last couple of weeks, we have seen how quickly this virus can spread. So please remember to do the right thing by your friends, family and neighbours – stay safe when leaving the house by wearing a mask indoors, staying 1.5m from others, and maintaining hand hygiene. You may have received a post card in your letterbox recently asking for your priority list for what Council should focus on over the next four years. This is part of the discussion we are having with our community about the Council Plan – the document that will guide the planning, development, allocation of resources and provision of services to the Maribyrnong community for the next four years.

Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy. 1. Mayor Cr Michael Clarke attending the Les Twentyman Foundation’s Christmas brunch in Maribyrnong. He is picture with Fred Maddern, Doug Hawkins and Les Twentyman.

Because the Council Plan is a visionary document designed to shape the future of the City, we are seeking early input, which provides the best opportunity to inform the development of the draft Plan in a way that reflects community thinking in a collaborative way.

2. Cr Cuc Lam with Natalie Suleyman MP at the Vietnamese Museum Australia’s land dedication ceremony.

REOPENING OF CUSTOMER SERVICE We’re pleased to reopen Footscray Town Hall to residents for customer service needs from 1 February. We ask residents to use CovidSafe measures when visiting including wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing. In line with State Government guidelines, there will be a limited number of people permitted in the building and customers may have to queue to enter.

At last count we had received in the order of 300 individual comments which is absolutely fantastic – please keep them coming. To provide your top priorities for the next four years and to sign up to stay informed about future opportunities to help shape the future of Maribyrnong, visit yourcityyourvoice.com. au/councilplan While you’re there, don’t forget to have your say on our draft Community Engagement Policy and to sign up for our Community Panel.

Should residents need to make payments, contactless payments are preferred and we remind residents that rates notices can also be paid at the Post Office. The customer service team are still available by phone on 9688 0200, via email@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or by visiting our website and engaging with Mari-Bot.

MY VIEW The past 12 months has been one of extreme trials and tribulations, as a result of COVID. To assist those in need, Council provided rates support packages for residents and local businesses. I believe there is still much more work we can do and I continue to have discussions alongside the Mayor and our executive team to see what other avenues of support can be explored.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS Feb Tuesday 16, 6.30pm – Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23, 6.30pm – City Development Delegated Committee Council meetings remain closed to the public until further notice. Meetings can be livestreamed via Council’s YouTube channel and community members can submit questions for public question time by emailing governance@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au by 4pm on the day of the meeting.

We continue to seek new ways to breathe life back into the City in a post-COVID environment - whether through assisting local restaurants to thrive by installing parklets and temporary outdoor dining areas, or exploring new ways to activate our Festival City safely. I am extremely excited to see what other innovative strategies and plans Council could adopt, in providing our services to support our local community. I hope this sentiment of excitement is shared amongst not only my fellow councillors, but also with you, our community members! Cr Anthony Tran River Ward

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New pier design revealed DECEMBER 16 The design of the new $10 million Altona Pier has been chosen by Parks Victoria following feedback from the community. The new pier will have an angled head of about 45 degrees and with seating and shade, the state government will announce today. Its design was chosen after more than 1200 people submitted feedback on three options. More than 60 per cent of people chose an angled pier head as their preference. Two other options, now canned, had been to replace the pier with a similar layout and length

or to build a T-shaped head, providing more space for recreational activities such as fishing. Altona Pier was built in 1888 and was originally 149 metres longer, extending nearly 400 metres into Altona Bay. Its longer length was designed for its original purpose to transport potential land buyers by steamship and later to ferry people to and from the city. Significant repair works were carried out in the 1950s, but the government says the structure is nearing the end of its functional life. Williamstown MP and Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne said the chosen design

reflected the heritage and community value of the pier. “Altona Beach is one of Melbourne’s most iconic waterfronts and we’ve heard from more than 1200 locals about the vision they have for Altona Pier,” she said. “The new pier will feature a modern design that provides more space for families as well as better facilities for fishers and swimmers.” It’s the main public pier between Werribee South and Port Melbourne, drawing large numbers of people from across Melbourne. Many survey respondents said they visited the pier weekly to walk.

Detailed design work is now under way, with construction expected to start in the second half of 2021 and finish in late 2023. The pier rebuild is part of a $24 million investment into the government’s Better Piers and Waterside Facilities program. Under the government’s program, Portarlington Pier will also undergo a $9.6 million redevelopment and repairs and safety upgrades will be carried out at several other piers including Middle Brighton, Queenscliff South and Rye. Hobsons Bay council is separately redeveloping the Altona foreshore.

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Four bins battle of the bay FEBRUARY 19 Not everyone thinks Hobsons Bay’s new bin system is the fab four. The council’s Recycling 2.0 service was rolled out this month to reduce the amount of items going to landfill. Mayor Colleen Gates said the majority of feedback for the four-bin service had been “overwhelmingly positive” and most people understood the new system ensured the city’s recycling would indeed be recycled. However, there have been complaints about bins being audited, confusion over what goes

in which bin, and odour and hygiene concerns. During public question time at last week’s council meeting, a member of the pubic asked how the average household was expected to reduce its general waste down to 120 litres per fortnight. “Many years ago we went from 240-litres to 120-litres of garbage disposal per week,” he said. “At that time, it was clear that we needed to divert recycling to the yellow bins. “In Recycling 2.0, we have a reduction from 120 litres per week to 120 litres per fortnight. This reduction in general waste cannot be offset by diverting waste to the yellow bin as the

plastic standard is stricter.” Cr Gates said a recent recycling crisis had exposed a lack of local markets to recycle some materials. In January 2018, China tightened restrictions on accepting imported waste, affecting those in the Australian recycling industry. Hobsons Bay was among more than 30 Victorian councils affected by last year’s subsequent collapse of waste contractor SKM Recycling. Cr Gates said the council would seek to expand the products Hobsons Bay residents can recycle over time.

Polluting vehicles should be banned from entering an inner-west “low emission zone” for three hours a day to protect children, a report to the state government recommends. Air Pollution in Melbourne’s Inner West Taking direct action to reduce our community’s exposure was released on Monday and makes 26 recommendations and 65 suggested actions. The report was researched by the Inner West Air Quality Community Reference Group commissioned by the government in 2018. Recommended actions include enforcement of heavy vehicle bans and restrictions, and the introduction of a “low emission zone” bounded by Grieve Parade, Geelong Road, Kororoit Creek Road and Whitehall Street/Hyde Street/ Douglas Parade. Polluting vehicles would be banned from entering the zone immediately before and after childcare, kindergarten and school hours. Independent group chair Patsy Toop, a personal injuries lawyer, said it was concerning there was no monitoring of ultra-fine particulate matter from diesel-fuelled vehicles. “About 80–95 per cent of diesel exhaust particulates are ultra-fine, which are particularly damaging to health,” she said. “There is a direct link between diesel fuel emissions and cancer.” Ms Toop said people in the inner west were being hospitalised at higher rates due to poor air quality.

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The Western Bulldogs have been granted a permit to redevelop Whitten Oval. (Luke Hemer)

Bulldogs granted permit The redevelopment of Whitten Oval is a step closer, with Maribyrnong council granting the Western Bulldogs a planning permit. At the last council meeting, the council considered the $50 million project which includes a new indoor recreation facility, museum, and playground and will increase the capacity of the function centre, car parking area, offices and retail spaces on the oval. This would be in addition to demolishing and replacing the existing E.J Whitten Stand, installing new light towers, and resurfacing the playing field. Councillors granted the permit, but supported objectors’ calls to ensure that Spurling Reserve remained available to

the public at all times and the continued community use of the both facilities. Mayor Michael Clarke said councillors could see the economic and community wellbeing benefits from the introduction of the function centre, shop and café, and the addition of a basketball court and playground and improved pedestrian access. But he said they also recognised that Spurling Reserve had played a fundamental role in providing localised open space for residents in an area which has a shortfall of publicly accessible open space. Council will write to the Bulldogs to explore the establishment of a community working group to formalise continued community access to Whitten Oval and Spurling Reserve.

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Clinic on the front line APRIL 15 An Altona North medical practice has become the first GP respiratory clinic testing for coronavirus in Melbourne’s west, as part of the federal government’s roll-out of 100 such pop-up clinics Australia-wide. It comes as Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Tuesday announced Victoria would have the widest testing criteria of COVID-19 in Australia. She said anyone experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms such as a cough or shortness of breath could ring ahead to a clinic to be tested. As of Tuesday, Victoria had 1291 cases, an increase of 10 since Monday. There have been 14 deaths statewide, while 40 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care. There are 13 cases in Hobsons Bay and 10 in Maribyrnong. Victoria’s state of emergency has been extended to May 11 to help continue to contain the spread of COVID-19. At Altona North, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and partners run the Blackshaws Road pop-up clinic which was assembled from portables and tents over 10 days. Dr Haikerwal said the respiratory clinic enabled treatment of multiple patients with breathing conditions, including COVID-19, who were unable to be seen in a normal GP practice. Tests can be conducted without a change of personal protective gowns and masks, or shutting down and deep cleaning rooms between patients. The clinic had been the first in Victoria to start swabbing people for coronavirus in the

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal outside the Altona North respiratory clinic testing for COVID-19. (Damjan Janevski)

carpark until it ran out of gear. “There were no masks and then there were no gowns and then there were no swabs, so we had to do something different,” Dr Haikerwal said. “What we are doing now is … 50 or 60 tests with only one or two sets of gowns, one set of masks, and all you’re changing is your gloves.” Dr Haikerwal said more coronavirus

cases were expected to be detected as testing restrictions were relaxed. “There’s more people now who are eligible for the test so there’s more coming forward to be tested,” he said. “When this whole thing started, the joke was Indonesia is the safest place in the world to be because they weren’t reporting any cases, but they weren’t testing anybody.

“And of course, Bali was one of the earliest places that shut down after China. “That’s why we need to do the testing. “Australia must not fall asleep at the wheel or rest on its dubious laurels but look to the disaster in Europe and the USA and invest in the health of the nation and our people. “Dropping the ball on health will be catastrophic.”

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Victoria’s best practice OCTOBER 7 COVID-19 testing for the asymptomatic and results in 20 minutes will be the way forward, according to an Altona North medical centre named Victoria’s best practice. Altona North Medical Group has won General Practice of the Year in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Victorian faculty awards. The centre was the first GP respiratory

clinic testing for coronavirus in Melbourne’s west, pioneered drive-through testing and led western suburbs GPs in tracing close contacts faster than health authorities. Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and partners run the Blackshaws Road centre, which assembled a pop-up virus clinic from portables and tents over 10 days at the start of the pandemic. He said the group had pulled expertise from the medical sector into one place, together with a new generation of doctors, “in our quest to

keep the people of this part of the world safe”. “We also provide care for prevention and for health promotion, so it’s not just about illness – it’s about wellness,” Dr Haikerwal said. “We’ve got this concept of joined-up care, with everybody in one precinct, so it means that people don’t have to keep bopping from one place to another for their care.” Dr Haikerwal said COVID-19 testing had slowed from more than 130 tests a day to as low as 15. He said the community had to learn to

“live with COVID, because it’s not going away”. He said asymptomatic testing of high-risk groups to minimise the spread of the disease was the next step. “We’re looking at being able to offer a gateway where people get tested and get results in 20 minutes.” RACGP acting president, associate professor Ayman Shenouda, said: “The Altona North Medical Group practice … provides superior medical care for patients in Melbourne’s western suburbs”

Nurses answer the call MAY 20 Western Health has bolstered its nursing staff as it continues to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 100 nurses at Western Health have taken part in a series of training programs, giving them the skills to work in the intensive care unit. A further 20 nurses completed a course to work in emergency department triage and more than 50 subacute nurses refreshed their skills to care for more acute patients. As part of preparations for the coronavirus pandemic, the training included face-to-face and online learning, and the opportunity to shadow other nursing staff during their shifts. Nurse Jessica Wren works in acute aged care at Western Health. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she enrolled to expand her skills for both the

emergency department and ICU. “I’m the kind of person who likes to keep learning so this was a great opportunity,” Ms Wren said. “I’d actually been looking into doing some postgraduate training just as the pandemic started. “As well as learning new skills in this program … it’s also been a really good refresher of the basics I learnt at university.”

Western Health nurses Jessica Wren and Barbara Lennon. (Supplied)

West Gate Freeway summer roadworks underway During January and February

West Gate Tunnel Project crews are working to expand the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 lanes. Major closures are currently in place along the West Gate Freeway, M80 Ring Road and Geelong Road interchange until 22 February 2020. Delays are expected. Closures • Princes Freeway to Geelong Road inbound and outbound ramps • M80 Ring Road inbound exit ramp to the West Gate Freeway Plan your trip, allow extra travel time and visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for detour information. Keep in mind there are other disruptions in January and February. Find a detailed list at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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From little things, big things grow APRIL 29

Heroes behind 3D masks APRIL 1 A Williamstown coffee roaster has joined a group of community-spirited “makers and hackers” using 3D printing to help save lives in the coronavirus pandemic. James Davison (pictured) is among a group of innovators using 3D printers, laser cutters and other manufacturing equipment at the FAB9 makerspace in Footscray to create face masks and shields for medical personnel fighting COVID-19. “We’re trying to get as much of this stuff ready to go before we have our maximum caseload,” Mr Davison said. “It could potentially save a lot of lives.” He hopes others will get involved in the global movement using open-source designs posted on the internet by HP, Formlabs and other tech companies. “Guys like myself can download … designs for masks or face shields and hit ’print’ and you’ve got that sitting in your living room,” Mr Davison said. “It’s decentralised manufacturing.” FAB9 was founded by former Silicon Valley product manager, Hans Chang. “The current pandemic has made clear the incredible benefits that can come from a community of makers and hackers like ours.”

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What started as a small gesture by a family business has turned into a network of helpers delivering free staples to the elderly and disabled across Melbourne’s west. West Footscray Traders Association president Pradeep Tiwari set out to help those most in need during the coronavirus crisis by delivering care packages. “There was one lady who opened the door and she had a severe case of Parkinson’s disease and was shaking extremely hard,” Mr Tiwari, the owner of Bharat Traders International, said. “From behind her, a little girl came out jumping with joy yelling, ‘Mummy we finally got toilet paper, thank you so much’.” He said another recipient was a man who was being fed through tubes in his stomach and unable to get out of his chair. His carer was in self-isolation and no one had approached him in five days. Mr Tiwari approached Sims IGA in West Footscray for discounted groceries but when owner Brendan Schroeder heard his story he offered free staples until the end of June. Maribyrnong council then offered to take over deliveries within the municipality, while “countless volunteers” came forward, enabling Mr Tiwari to expand deliveries as far as Altona and Werribee. “I’m using a love thy neighbour approach, asking all neighbours to check up if they have elderly or disabled neighbours, while maintaining social distancing rules, and for people to alert us,” Mr Tiwari said.

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Foot or Knee Pain? Foot and knee pain are two of the most common health complaints, yet successful treatment with long term outcomes seems hard to find. So what can we do about them? Until fairly recently the only options have been to rest for extended periods, refrain from activities, or resort to medications and in severe case undergo surgery. But that isn’t the case anymore! Thanks to the latest advances in medical science ongoing or reoccuring foot, ankle, knee and leg pain could be a thing of the past. Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, one of Australia’s leading lower limb pain and injury experts, are having enormous success assisting people with conditions such as: general pain; soft tissue injuries (new & old); degenerative conditions like arthritis, tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis; inpingement and nerves issuess including bursitis; and children’s growth and development conditions. Their clinically proven treatment plans have helped thousands to alleviate pain, heal injuries, improve mobility, and re-engage in activities. They’ve even assisted many to avoid surgery such as knee replacements. “The latest medical research has provided us with a better understanding of the body and how we can assist it to heal itself. If we look past the surface symptoms and uncover contributing factors like: faulty foot function, repetitive stress patterns, biomechanical weaknesses and lifestyle factors - then utilise the latest treatments and management strategies we can relieve stress on joints and tissues, improve function, enhance mobility, decrease or eliminate pain and even assist soft tissue proliferation and repair,” says the clinics founder Dr. Paul Dowie. If you have foot, heel, knee or leg pain, injuries or arthritis you can see Dr. Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Williamstown. Call 1300 328 300.

Community Engagement Policy 2021 We’re so lucky to live, work and play in Hobsons Bay. Your voice and fantastic ideas for our services and projects help make the city even better. Our Community Engagement Policy will help guide the way we engage with you, the people of Hobsons Bay, to enable you to learn about and inform our work.

Come along to one of our feedback sessions, chat to our team and share your feedback on our draft policy, which is currently out for community consultation. If you can’t make it to one of our sessions, find out more and lodge your feedback at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/help-shape-how-we-engage

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Face masks lead revival JULY 29

Maureen Bourke and Emma Fry with their masks. (Joe Mastroianni)

An Altona business that was crippled by the COVID-19 crisis is now working overtime to fulfil mask orders. Elle & Stuart owner Maureen Bourke said she had received hundreds of orders as masks became mandatory in public last Thursday. “By the start of the first lockdown, we were in awful trouble because a lot of the business is bridal alterations and clothing alterations,” she said. “We were down 83 per cent.” Masks changed everything.

“I’ve been able to employ somebody and my husband’s also here doing all the admin … we’re really, really under the pump to get everything out,” Ms Bourke said. “They’re selling out very, very quickly. I think we’ve had about 600 orders … but people may be ordering 10 pieces. “We’ve done 14 days straight, 10 hours-plus a day. You’ve just got to keep moving. “We’re about six weeks away from turning 10 so there’s no way we won’t be there for it. “We will be there at the end of this whole horrible situation.”

Changing face of business APRIL 8 A western suburbs seamstress who turned her hand to making masks after her business closed, is giving away about 400 each day. Nhi “Annie” Tran said that after her clothing-alteration shop at 20 Ferguson Street in Williamstown shut due to the coronavirus, she found another way to help the community. “At the moment, because I don’t have work at all, I am just trying to do something for Australia, to help,” she said. “On Monday and today, I’ve run out of more than 400 masks. “Some people come and make a donation of

money as well. Some give me fruit, and even a cake. Someone gave me chocolate as well.” Her masks range from black to colourful prints and red and white polka dots. She said it took about 10 prototypes before she was satisfied with a snug-fitting pattern. “I’ve got some for the baby as well, but now I have run out of baby ones,” Ms Tran said. “Now, I just make the masks and keep everybody safe first. “If everybody is safe, it means we are safe.”

Nhi “Annie” Tran is giving away 400 masks a day. (Damjan Janevski)

EVERY TEST HELPS US KEEP DOING THE THINGS WE LOVE Every test keeps us on top of this virus. And keeps us doing the things we love. So even if your symptoms are mild, or you’ve been tested before, every test helps.

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An expose of life in isolation APRIL 15 Altona photographer Judith van Daalen is documenting people at their homes for her Life in Self-Isolation project as a way of giving back. After moving to Australia from Netherlands six years ago, van Daalen opened a photography studio in Altona. However, she said the COVID-19 pandemic has all but killed business. “In these uncertain times where most of us feel anxious about what’s happening and what might happen, I felt the urge to do something to help others and myself stay positive,” van

Daalen said. “I was inspired by my good friend Shavita, who started giving free online yoga classes after someone bought her a carton of eggs. “In an act of kindness and community spirit, she decided to pay it forward, and that inspired me to do something for our wonderful community too.” Hence, her Life in Self-Isolation (LiSi) project was born. van Daalen said her photographs captured people’s lives at an unprecedented time in history, documenting families, pets, and how people were spending their days.

She asks her subjects what they are doing now that they didn’t normally do, and what’s something positive that has come out of this situation. “It’s my gift to capture this for the beautiful people in our community who made me feel at home and welcome for all the years that I’ve lived here,” van Daalen said. “I hope to inspire people to find something positive so together we can make a difference and document this time in our lives.” All portraits are taken from several metres distance of subjects in their front garden, doorsteps and windows.

Altona photographer Judith Van Daalen. (Damjan Janevski)

Making masks for the vulnerable JULY 29

Newport Gardens Primary School captain Maddie at the gratitude fence.

Fence helps mend loneliness MAY 20 Newport Gardens Primary School pupils have been pouring their hearts into a labour of love to stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring dozens of laminated hearts sharing messages of gratitude from pupils who have been isolated in recent weeks, the school’s “gratitude fence” has been catching the eye of passersby as it grows day by day. School captain Maddie said she came up with the idea as a way to keep the school community

in good spirits and connected during a difficult time. She asked the school principal to send out a note she had written for the school newsletter, explaining her gratitude fence idea and encouraging the school community to get involved by making hearts to hang on the fence. “I love to make people smile and be happy so it’s really nice to see people walk past and have a look,” she said. “I know when some people are getting sad they go down and have a look and they can be happy that school will be back soon.”

Maddie said she and her fellow school leaders have been working together to collect the hearts, laminate them and hang them. She has enjoyed reading the messages of hope and gratitude that each heart contains. “Most of them say they are grateful for their family; parents, grandparents, amazing sisters and brothers and their pets are the main ones.” Maddie said she is looking forward to the school reopening in the coming weeks and life getting back to normal. “ I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends and teachers.”

The Vietnamese Association in Hobsons Bay has made about 4000 masks to give to vulnerable members of the community, including residents in Williamstown’s Nelson Heights and Floyd Lodge public housing flats. President Myly Nguyen, whose motherwas recently in hard lockdown in the North Melbourne towers, said members had reached out to help others affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “To me, if you’re able to make a mask, if you’re able to distribute or help in your neighbourhood, that’s good,” Ms Nguyen said. “If you can, help those ones who need it the most. Quite a lot of seniors can’t afford it and they can’t go to the shop and buy – queuing up. “If you’re able to make it and share it amongst your neighbours – a lot of elderly, a lot of seniors are by themselves at home. “If you’re able pitch in a bit and do a little bit extra, that would help. I think during this crisis, just help each other.” Masks have also been distributed to Altona-based homelessness service Latitude and other community outlets. Hobsons Bay mayor Colleen Gates said the council had partnered with the Vietnamese association, housing providers, local emergency support organisations and others following tower lockdowns in other parts of Melbourne. “We are very grateful to the Vietnamese association for their generosity and the hours of work to craft so many much-needed cloth face masks, which are finding their way to the residents of Nelson Heights and Floyd Lodge.”

Growing spoon family brings joy to neighbourhood AUGUST 5 Fve-year-old Daya has been bringing joy to her Altona North neighbourhood by inviting people to decorate wooden spoons for her nature strip. The Spoonville fad, which follows the first COVID-19 lockdown trends of drawing rainbows and placing teddy bears in windows, is seeing spoon families and villages flourish as people strive to cheer each other up. Daya runs out each morning to check on her

growing spoon family, which includes an alien, a lion and a person wearing a mask. Dad Jason Perry put a post on social media to notify neighbours that a small spoon family had moved into the bottom of Fourth Avenue and that his daughter would be delighted if anyone added a spoon “person”. “We thought that it would make people smile when they walked past,” he said. “We thought we’d put a few spoons out and I thought that it would be nice for the neighbourhood to contribute if they wanted to because we saw lots

of people, grown-ups and kids, stopping and having a look and putting smiles on their faces. “It’s just a fun thing to do and we want to share it with the neighbourhood.” He and Daya have also hung spoons on a tree with a sign inviting people to take one to decorate to make their own contribution to Altona North’s most interesting new family. Daya and her dad Jason with their spoon family. (Damjan Janevski) 9 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 13 January, 2021

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Life in hard lockdown JULY 28 At 3pm on March 12, St Albans resident Judy Ingram went to her doctor to receive her annual flu shot. It was the last time she left her house. Ms Ingram has a number of medical conditions and a low immune system. She’s been told by doctors that if she leaves her house and contracts COVID-19, she’d be at “great risk”. Patiently, Ms Ingram has pottered around her house as days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. “My doctors told me to go home and they’d tell me when it was safe to leave again, so I’m sitting here waiting for it all to pass … I’m hoping to be out in October, but it looks like now it’ll be next year,” she said. “I have my good days and my bad days … early on I’d have family members come up to the window to say hello, but as the weather

has turned cold and miserable, those have dried up a bit too.” Each cupboard in Ms Ingram’s house has been cleaned … several times, books passed on to her by friends over the years and stored away for a rainy day have been read and she’s become a master of the jigsaw puzzle. But you won’t hear her complain. “Even in that period where restrictions eased, I was advised to stay in a hard lockdown … I haven’t even been able to go for a drive around the block,” she said. “I’m lucky in a way, my husband Ian is here with me. He’s in the same boat as me, unable to leave the house. “At least we’re in here together … there’s a lot of seniors like us living by themselves who have been told to stay home. “Those people have no one to talk to and don’t have that constant support.” The IGA in Delahey and a butcher in Keilor deliver the couple’s essentials, leaving

deliveries at the door, and council support staff regularly check up on their welfare. Much of the state was thrust back in to stage three restrictions earlier this month and while it’s been an adjustment for many, Ms Ingram said it’s hardly a lockdown. “People are complaining that they’re in lockdown … they’re not in a lockdown. “They ride their bikes, they go shopping, they do the four things they’re allowed to do every single day … it’s a more restricted life, but not lockdown. “How can people be so petty about not being able to go to the pub for tea … I’m not even allowed to go for a drive around the block.” Ms Ingram has a doctor’s appointment in August. If it goes ahead it will be the first time she’s stepped foot outside her home since that day on March 12. Through it all she remains positive. “This too shall pass,” she said.

Judy Ingram has been house-bound since March 12.

Family farewells ‘our rock’ APRIL 21

Kimberly Hanrahan recovering at home. (Joe Mastroianni) Inset: Kimberly while in hospital. (Supplied)

COVID pain relived SEPTEMBER 23 Mother-of-two Kimberly Hanrahan has undergone an experimental plasma treatment as she recovers from COVID-19. Ms Hanrahan, 48, said she contracted the virus after a cleaner came to her home. The owner of the cleaning company called to advise that her son had tested positive at school. Ms Hanrahan said her husband, Dave, had a sore throat and underwent a COVID-19 test. After five days, his test came back positive. Ms Hanrahan was then tested with her eight-year-old twin boys. “I was positive and they were negative, thank goodness,” she said. “Then, I got all the usual sort of symptoms – a sore throat and a lack of smell and taste – but then I got really quite poorly … really severe migraines and body aches and pains and back aches.” She called Altona North Respiratory Clinic and said, ‘It’s day 11, is this normal?’ Ms Hanrahan said she was told it was normal. “I called my doctor on the Wednesday because I was in so much pain. I hadn’t slept properly and he gave me some Panadeine Forte,

which was great,” she said. “On the Thursday, the DHHS called me … I got quite upset and said ‘I feel like I can’t talk to you properly, I’ve got a real shortness of breath I don’t feel very well’. “He just said, ‘I’m going to put the phone down, I’m going to call your husband and get him to call an ambulance for you’. “I was avoiding going to hospital. I didn’t want to go if my symptoms were just normal. “You just don’t know, how bad is bad enough to go to hospital? “The ambulance came and my blood oxygen was pretty low. They were worried about … blood not getting to your organs and causing damage.” Ms Hanrahan was admitted to Footscray Hospital and “zipped up” in a room. “I spent the next 11 days in hospital,” Ms Hanrahan said. “I went in on August 13 … went into ICU the next day but then was on oxygen for the whole time until I came out of ICU, and then for a COVID pain relived couple of days after that. Thankfully I didn’t have to go on a ventilator. “I was very lucky that I was strong enough to be able to just get assistance with the oxygen but

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then not have to intubate me, put me to sleep and breathe, which was fantastic. “I was in ICU for six days. “The nurses, everybody, was amazing – they put themselves at risk every day.” Ms Hanrahan said each day she was given a mask to enable her to breathe. “Essentially, this mask that covers your whole face, it’s very tight around your head so you can’t get any air in it and then it’s like a wind tunnel so it’s like air being pushed down into your lungs because my lungs had collapsed,” she said. “That was five times a day for a couple of hours a day.” After talking to Star Weekly for 10 minutes, Ms Hanrahan said she had shortness of breath. “But compared to how I was, this feels fine,” she said. Ms Hanrahan said she had a transfusion of what’s known as “convalescent plasma”, which contains antibodies from people who have recovered from COVID-19. “I did get the symptoms back again when I was home … headache and sore throat and runny nose came back again,” she said. “I don’t know yet if there’s been any long term damage to my organs.”

The family of the 15th Victorian to succumb to COVID-19 has issued a plea for people to take the virus threat seriously after they had to watch the “larger than life” grandfather take his last breath via a video call. Hillside man Giuseppe Franzoni, 84, died at the Sunshine Hospital on Friday. His son Frank Franzoni said the family was struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss of their “rock”. “It was quite sudden … he fainted one day, but he didn’t tell anyone about it,” Mr Franzoni said. “We’re a close family and are always in contact but I hadn’t seen him since restrictions came in. The day he got sick I hadn’t seen him for maybe four weeks, but touched base daily, even if just for 60 seconds. I just needed to know he was safe. After receiving a worried call from his brother on April 4, Mr Franzoni called his father. “I asked if he needed me to call an ambulance and he said he didn’t. But he didn’t sound 100 per cent, so I called back an hour later and he asked me to call for [an ambulance] … that was the last time I ever got to speak to my father.” An ambulance arrived at Mr Franzoni’s home and rushed him to hospital a short time later. He was heavily sedated and unable to communicate with his family. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 two days later. His family, unable to see him, was given information on his condition by telephone. Giuseppe Franzoni died three days later, his family watching through a video stream set up by hospital staff. “I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.” The family must now decide who won’t be able to attend the funeral. “There are only 12 of us, but only 10 can attend the funeral,’’ Mr Franzoni said. “How on earth do you decide on two people who can’t say goodbye to their grandfather? “I just want everyone to know this is a serious threat. I’ve seen what it can do, so please … respect the restrictions.”

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When home is no longer home Star Weekly reporter Esther Lauaki had to return to New Zealand for a family emergency. She is now in strict quarantine. This is her story.

Home doesn’t feel like home anywhere any more. I’ve travelled to New Zealand so many times in the past eight years that I could walk the length of Auckland Airport with my eyes closed. But COVID-19 has turned our world upside down and governments implore everyone to “embrace a new normal”. Stay home, save lives. It’s a simple message – but what happens when your dad is in the final stages of leukaemia and you live overseas? My family in New Zealand was told by doctors on New Year’s day that dad had months to live.

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Any plans to make the Trans-Tasman trip home as often as possible were shut down in March when COVID-19 sent the nation into lockdown and, for the most part, closed Australia’s borders to the world. Travel is reserved for healthcare aid workers, diplomats, “urgent personal business” and compassionate reasons. Living, working and building a future in Australia, like my parents did when they migrated from Samoa to New Zealand, is no easy feat. Doing that while my dad fights a rare and brutal blood cancer is a burden too heavy for me. Leaving Australia last week in the thick of a pandemic required a few calls to the Health and Human Services Department, the New Zealand consulate and the airline, as well as a letter from the hospital stating my dad’s critical condition. Melbourne airport is an empty, dark and cold place now. About 10 border force officers crowd the check-in desk ensuring everyone has filled out a form agreeing to self-isolate in a government managed hotel for 14 days in New Zealand. Customs officers are relaxed, discussing their favourite pork recipes while processing just 40 passengers for the day. Duty Free and the retail stores are all closed and only the sound of suitcase wheels on linoleum and murmurs in the distance echo

Main: Auckland at dusk. (Chris-McLennan/newzealand.com) Left: Esther Lauaki and her dad Iakopo. Above: The room at a government-managed hotel where Esther Lauaki is quarantined for 14 days. Below: Melbourne Airport is a different place these days. (Pictures: Esther Lauaki)

through the staff bypass corridor you have to walk through to get to your gate. The flight was a speedy three and a half hours with no air traffic and good flying conditions into Auckland where I was born and raised. An idyllic Kiwi childhood of breakfasts at the beach, jandals, walking to the corner dairy with a dozen cousins, Jelly-Tips and kina (sea urchin) fishing. But in this post COVID world, warm smiles

are hidden behind surgical masks, there are no handshakes or hugs – just a health check and a sterile, “Welcome home Ma’am”. Green crosses taped on the floor are two metres apart and the assumption is that everyone is infected. We are ushered onto a tour bus bound for a hotel that nobody will tell us the name of. The New Zealand Army, Police, Navy, border patrol and health department are on site at the

hotel to help enforce strict isolation, social distance and hygiene measures. Home for the next two weeks is a compact hotel room with an en suite and a queen-sized bed. Three meals a day are delivered to your door with one hour of supervised exercise allowed each day. Time is what I have on my hands right now before I can see my dad and, more than anything, that’s all I want.

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Telehealth here to stay Christopher Carter CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network We often underestimate people’s ability to change or adapt. ‘Telehealth’ is a good example. Telehealth is consulting with your health professional in a video call or over the phone, rather than in person. This time last year, it was something few of us had ever done. Then suddenly, the spread of COVID-19 meant we had to come up with ways to ensure everyone could still access health care safely. Telehealth was an obvious solution, but there were fears that many people wouldn’t use it – either because they didn’t have the skills or equipment needed, or because they wouldn’t feel comfortable talking to their doctor through a screen. But local GPs have told us this has not really been the case. Many older people can manage an iPad and interact via video call – it’s how they’ve been keeping in touch with far-flung friends and family even before the pandemic. Those who speak languages other than English have also been able to have a video conference with both their doctor and an interpreter. People from all walks of life have adapted quickly, relieved to have an option that meant they didn’t need to leave home and risk catching the virus. But now that risk has shrunk, what have we learned about the benefits of telehealth? The doctors we support say it helps more people to access health care. This includes people whose work hours make it hard to get a regular appointment, people who might struggle to transport themselves to and from the doctors, and people who are unwilling or reluctant to go to an appointment in-person. It’s not just for GPs. Some of the mental health and alcohol and other drug services we fund say more clients turn up for their

appointments by video or phone, and speak more freely than they would in person. Having a telehealth option can also mean people are more likely to continue seeing their doctor, meaning they will be cared for in a more regular, consistent way. This is especially important if you have a chronic condition such as diabetes, or a mental health condition. Finally, for doctors, telehealth has helped to streamline many things, such as pushing back appointments if running late. It can also reduce

costs, freeing them up to offer more services and appointments, and to spend more time following up with patients. Yet telehealth is not always the best way to consult with your doctor. Much can be picked up by sight in a video call, but in many cases your doctor will still need to physically examine you. Fortunately, GPs and practice staff quickly brought in strict cleaning and infection control at the start of the pandemic, making

sure visiting a general practice was as safe as possible. It is always OK to see your GP, whether it is in person or via telehealth. COVID-19 made telehealth a sudden necessity, but it certainly won’t disappear once the virus does. The federal government has announced it will be a permanent part of the health system. We’ll be here to support doctors and other health professionals, so more people in our community can keep getting the best quality care.

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Aboriginal dancers from the Northern Territory … the sounds of the didgeridoo … and former South Australian Governor, Pastor Sir Doug Nicholls, will be in Footscray on Sunday 1 February to open the eighth annual Salt Water River Festival.

An oil spill which polluted Port Phillip Bay near the Williamstown Rifle Range more than a year ago could lead to further damage to mangroves and the foreshore, according to a local environment group.

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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ACROSS Achieving (13) Type of fruit (5) Chatty (9) Dry (4) Comprehended (10) Japanese warrior (7) Diverse (6) Pathetic (6) Forest workers (7) Identifying (9) Celebrity (4) Story (9) Pessimist (5) Global (13)

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Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

What are the only three films to have won 11 Academy Awards?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

1980s pop duo Wham! consisted of George Michael (pictured) and who?

Which Australian state has the longest land border?

According to the nursery rhyme, who called for his fiddlers three?

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Who wrote the 1993 novel A Suitable Boy?

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Lexus Coupe, long and low By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring

AT A GLANCE

Lexus recently provided us with details of its LC Coupe and Convertible. Now they’ve just given us a Coupe to road test for a week. As a team we thoroughly enjoyed it.

MODEL RANGE

Styling Long and low with a shape which is definitely coupe, not lowered sedan in appearance, the very definite narrowing at the waist is a real feature. The grille is very positive and the headlights lead well back into the guards. The air scoops ahead of the rear wheels are beautifully integrated into the lower side panels and follow the shape of the doors. Altogether, the Lexus LC 500 Coupe is well-presented and executed.

Interior The dash area is neat and simple with large sporting instruments in a binnacle, a wide infotainment horizontal central screen, and there’s an elegant way the dash area is integrated with the far side of the car. A steering-wheel heater is now standard along with an ‘easy access’ front seat slide function to further aid front and rear seat ingress and egress.

Infotainment The LC 500 has a 10.3-inch display, enhanced voice recognition, satellite navigation with SUNA Live Traffic information, Lexus Enform connected mobility works with compatible Apple and Android smartphones. Setting that all off is Siri Eyes Free and Miracast. A bespoke Mark Levinson 13-speaker premium sound system was developed specially for the LC 500.

Engines / transmissions The 5.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine in

LC 500 Luxury Coupe: $194,757 LC 500h Luxury Coupe: $195,165

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the LC 500 mates with a revised transmission set-up to maximise responsiveness. Enhanced logic patterns for the LC 500’s 10-speed Direct Shift automatic means it upshifts at higher engine speed when 60 to 70 per cent throttle is applied. The LC 500h’s is now able to downshift to second gear (previously third) when braking in Sport S and Sport S+ modes to give more immediate acceleration.

Safety Lexus LC Lexus Safety System+ includes adaptive cruise control, pre-collision safety system, lane keeping assist and sway warning. There’s also blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic aler and reversing camera.

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wheels during high-G cornering, helping to create a natural and neutral cornering feel for the driver. The front seats are well shaped and provide support during cornering, but not to an excessive extent. This is after all a high-speed cruiser, not an out-and-out sportscar. Rear seats are a reasonable size but unless those in front are willing to power their seats a fair way forward there’s very little legroom. The 5.0-litre V8 is a real delight to sit behind. It has virtually instantaneous response. An exhaust sound-control valves gives it a healthy growl and a racecar like fast idle at start-up. We spent most of our time in the Sport and

Sports+ plus modes as otherwise the LC feels too refined for our tastes. Handling is tenacious, with more grip than most owners are ever likely to want. There’s 52 / 48 per cent weight distribution for excellent balance. The feel through the steering is pretty good, though we have felt better in this class. Again, this might be because it’s a quick cruiser not a quick bruiser.

Summing up The first ever Lexus LC Convertible will come to Australia within the next few months and we’ve already got our name on the list to borrow one – can’t wait.

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Giddey up for a big year JANUARY 28 A lot has changed in the space of a year for Yarraville basketballer Josh Giddey. Twelve months ago, Giddey was best known as a son of a gun, that is the son of Warrick, a long time fan favourite of the Melbourne Tigers, a team he won multiple championships with in the National Basketball League. Now Giddey is forming his own tag as potentially one of the next stars to come off the Australian basketball production line. After a whirlwind 2019, Giddey went from relative obscurity to the next big thing in Aussie hoops. You only have to take a peek at Giddey’s highlights reel to see why. The way he glides from the three-point arc to the hoop with ease, breezing by defenders, is such a weapon. While he is seen as one of Australia’s most promising basketballers now, that has not always been the case. Incredibly, next month will only be the

second time he represents Victoria, when he takes to the court for the Big V at the Australian U20 national championships. “This is only my second time representing Victoria, so it’s a pretty big deal,” Giddey said. “I didn’t make a state team until I was top age 18s.”

That is only the tip of the iceberg for Giddey in 2020. Giddey’s year is paved with new milestones in his basketball career and big competitions to come. He recently got a call from the Australian national team coach to inform him of his selection in the Boomers squad to play in Asian

Olympic qualifiers. At 17 years and three months, it is believed that Giddey will be the youngest to pull on the green and gold of the Boomers. Giddey is part of the NBA Global Academy, based in Canberra. It is certainly a far cry from when he played local cricket with Yarraville, football with Yarraville-Seddon Eagles and basketball with the Melbourne Tigers. “There’s five Australian players and the rest are internationals, but we all live in Canberra,” Giddey said. “Some of my best mates up there are internationals. “It’s cool getting to learn about people’s different cultures and backgrounds … and hang out with people from other countries.” Being part of the NBA Global Academy has accelerated Giddey’s basketball career. The chance to receive specialist coaching and come up against talented players on a daily basis is an environment he has learned to thrive in.

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Aces clinch first title FEBRUARY 11 The title drought is over for the Melbourne Aces. For the first time in franchise history, the Aces stand on top of the mountain as the Australian Baseball League champions. The Claxton Shield will return to Victoria for a record-extending 23rd time. Victory was achieved with a 2-0 championship series sweep over Adelaide Giants. It was a wild series at times. It literally nearly came to blows between the two sets of players at one point. Cooler heads prevailed and it will best be remembered for excellence on the diamond. In his acceptance speech, Aces manager Jon Deeble acknowledged the opposition and how hard they made his side work to get their hands on the famous shield. “Every time we played you, you battled your arses off,” Deeble said. “You’re a really tough team to beat. “We were

still panicking in the ninth inning [of game two]. “You guys never give up. “You’ve got a young team, we’ve been on that other side a couple of years ago and we know it hurts, but you guys have got an outstanding team.” The scene was set for a tasty series in a fiery game one in Melbourne on Friday night. It was a game that had it all: a streaker, a bench clearing altercation and a walk-off run. The Aces prevailed 4-3 in a tight and tense game at the Melbourne Ballpark. Allan de San Miguel, featuring in his last series for the Aces before retiring to local baseball, blasted the ball to left field for the game tying run in the ninth. Shane Robinson then stepped up and threaded the eye of a needle between the Giants third baseman and the foul line to drive in the Aces winning run. It was just one of many significant moments produced by Robinson, who was adjudged the

most valuable player of the ABL Championship Series. Robinson went 5-for-10 in the series with three RBIs and a home run. Darin Downs did a power of work as the Aces starting pitcher in game one, going six innings with seven strikeouts. While they had the upper hand in the series, Melbourne Aces had to clinch the title the hard way, on enemy soil in Adelaide. Once the Melbourne Aces took the lead in the third inning, there was no turning back. The red hot Aces led all the way for a 6-2 game two win to take the series. The Aces bats caught fire between the third and fifth innings, piling on six runs in that time. Robinson and Delmon Young went big for the Aces with home runs. Four Aces – Robinson, Young, de San Miguel and Nate Samson – picked up two hits each. Wes Helsabeck did the bulk of the work on the mound for the Aces, throwing 7.2 innings, giving up just two runs, both home runs.

Collingwood Magpies midcourter Molly Jovic is taking every chance thrown at her as she steps onto the court in the Suncorp Super Netball competition. From being a temporary injury replacement to a full squad member and then best on court in just her third game, Jovic has looked right at home among the best players in the world. For the 24-year-old, just being a part of the Magpies team this season was a shock, after deciding to step back from high-level netball last year. “I played two years with Vic Fury and last year I was probably at that point. I had got my degree and got a job and I was working full-time and trying to do ANL [Australian Netball League] as well,” she said. “It’s all after hours and I found it really challenging giving my time to work and also netball. I decided to have a year off to see if I miss it and see if I want to give it another go. “I ended up having the first few months of pre-season off and then an injury came up with the Tassie Magpies ANL side and I got a phone call asking if I’d like to help out with them for a couple of games and I thought ‘why not’. “It’s a bit of a shock that I’m here now.” For the City West Falcons gun, the decision proved to be the right one with the Collingwood Magpies, who are aligned with the Tassie Magpies, seeing what Jovic could do on court. It led to her being signed as an injury replacement for Australian player Kelsey Browne. Jovic thought she would just be with the side until Browne was right to play, but a knee injury to cross-code star Ash Brazill, resulted in Jovic being signed for the rest of the season. “Sometimes I was finding myself thinking I’m actually training with these amazing athletes, it’s incredible now that I’m getting to play alongside them now as well.” Having already stepped down to part-time work when she joined Collingwood, Jovic is now having a work break so she can follow her dream of playing netball.

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