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A western suburbs ballet troupe has overcome a series of pandemic setbacks to put the Midas touch on its latest production. The Western Ballet Project’s Youth Ballet production of Midas, The King with the Golden Touch will be premiering at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat this Saturday night. Featuring 35 talented dancers aged between 10 and 19 years of age, drawn from across Melbourne’s west and beyond, the performance will be the culmination of more than a year of planning. Artistic director Sophie O’Donnell said the production was originally meant to take place during last September’s school holidays, but COVID restrictions dashed those plans. Rehearsals for the production are taking place throughout this week at Galactic Dance and Events in Melton. Tickets ($25-$35) via hermaj.com or 5333 5888. Benjamin Millar
Super hub ‘overlooked’ By Tara Murray Brimbank council is concerned the Sunshine Super Transport Hub has been overlooked in the designs for Melbourne Airport Rail. The state and federal government last week revealed concept plans for a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River and elevated twin tracks between Sunshine and the Albion Junction. The new bridge will be 550 metres long, 50 metres high and built alongside the existing heritage-listed rail bridge over the Maribyrnong River. Between Sunshine and the Albion Junction, airport trains will gradually rise to travel on new elevated twin tracks for less than two kilometres, before descending and continuing at ground level alongside the existing freight line.
Mayor Ranka Rasic said the council was concerned that “airport rail is being treated and considered as largely a transport infrastructure-led project”, with no mention of the Sunshine Super Transport Hub during last week’s design announcement. “Significant investment and development around the Sunshine Priority Precinct and Albion station corridor appear to be relegated to a secondary priority,” she said. “While these designs highlight progress on the project, council is keen to see more detail on the previously committed Sunshine Super Transport Hub and a Sunshine Priority Precinct,” she said. “Melbourne Airport Rail must be more than a train trip, it has the potential to create Sunshine and the west of Melbourne as a destination.
“The continued watering down of Sunshine station’s role in airport rail means any tangible and timely benefits from the project may not be seen by the western region for many years to come.” The council has written to Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan and called on the state government to ensure the airport rail project includes fast, dedicated and efficient stops via the Sunshine super hub to maximise the investment, value creation and employment potential of the Sunshine Priority Precint. It also wants a Sunshine super hub design and master plan that provides for a world class interchange and attracts international, regional and local visitors; the redevelopment of Albion station; and ongoing community consultation about the rail link.
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“As the only committed state government project within the Sunshine Priority Precinct, the airport rail must deliver an optimal design outcome which acts as a catalyst for future growth,” Cr Rasic said. “Based on the concept images, there appears to be little to no alignment between any Sunshine Precinct Master Planning, and the scope and design process around how airport rail will unlock investment and development opportunities.” Ms Allan said: “Works from Sunshine to Albion will form an important part of Melbourne Airport Rail, with Sunshine becoming a key station for airport services and other regional and metro lines”. Rail Projects Victoria chief executive Evan Tattersall said that no residential properties would be acquired to build the rail project.
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Mental health hub a step closer By Tara Murray Close to half of the 120 new beds planned for four acute mental health facilities across Melbourne will be located in Sunshine, the state government has revealed. Fifty-two beds will be based at Sunshine’s new acute mental health facility, which was announced as part of last year’s state budget. The remaining beds will be at Epping, Geelong and Parkville. Work on the facilities will start mid-year, and they’re expected to be operational by 2023. Designs for the new facilities were revealed by Minister for Mental Health James Merlino last week.
Mr Merlino said the designs reveal each facility’s exteriors, grounds and internal fit-outs, which have been carefully considered to create a safe, welcoming, and healing atmosphere for consumers on their treatment and recovery journey. The state government said the beds will deliver 43,000 extra days of hospital-based care, meaning an estimated 2500 more people will be able to get the help they need. Orygen Clinical Services program manager Brendan Pawsey said the new beds were much needed. Orygen, which is Australia’s centre of excellence in youth mental health, runs a number of services across Melbourne’s
Designs for Sunshine Hospital’s new acute mental health facility. (Supplied)
north-west, including headspace at Sunshine. Mr Pawsey said is was still unclear how many of the beds would be for adults and how many would be for young people.
Local artist John Kelly appears in a new stamp series.
“There is a high need for mental health,” he said. “There’s a growing population out here. “There needs to be funding right across the mental health sector – from primary health care through to the acute end.” Mr Pawsey said the acute beds provide somewhere for people to stay for a night, a couple of days or a couple of weeks to get the support they need. He said many people are currently having to stay in Box Hill or Epping to get help. “There needs to be more local options,” he said. “They are being transported elsewhere like Box Hill or Epping … It’s more isolating as they’re in another region from where they live and the support network.”
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Artist’s stamp of approval One of Sunshine’s most famous artists, John Kelly is one of four artists to appear in a new stamp series. The series features photographs of past participants in the Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowship. The fellowship program enables artists and writers to travel to Antarctica and create work inspired by their experiences. Australia Post said Kelly appears on the stamp to represent the art form of painting. “I think every artist desires a stamp of approval for their work and I feel grateful to have literally received one,” Kelly said. “It was a complete surprise when I was informed of their wish to use me for the stamp.”
Kelly, who now lives in Ireland but grew up in Sunshine, is widely recognised for his iconic bronze sculptures of cows, including one commisioned by the City of Paris which was later installed at Docklands. Kelly was part of the Antarctic fellowship program in 2013. He said it was an incredible experience during which he produced 57 paintings that were later published. “Being on an icebreaker for 21 days with a team of scientists, survival experts, helicopter pilots, photographers, along with experienced Antarctic expedition personnel, was an incredible coming together of a rare breed of very brave and talented people.
“Spending those few months in Antarctica is a once in a lifetime adventure.” While Kelly lives on the other side of the world, Sunshine remains close to his heart. “My mother, Margaret still lives in our family home and I also create sculptures with Cameron Mcindoe at Fundere Foundry in Sunshine. Cameron collaborated on the Man Lifting Cow sculpture now in Sunshine. “I had two fantastic art teachers in Jackie James and Sandy Turvey at Sunny [Sunshine] North Tech. Their teaching and advice was life-changing.”
The Barro Group has until the end of July to extinguish fire hot spots at the Kealba Landfill site. Fires have been burning underground at the site for more than 18 months, with numerous residents complaining of odours coming from the site. Late last month the Environmental Protection Authority issued a clean-up notice, which requires hotspots in two of the three landfill sites to be extinguished by May 31. The last cell needs to be extinguished by July 31. The notice requires the company to find expert advice on how its remediation strategy can be revised to finish the job sooner. It also requires the company to provide weekly updates to the community, including forecasts of odour conditions. On its website, the Barro Group had indicated that the time frame to complete the remediation works was by the end of September. The group has been in discussions with the EPA about extending its opening hours to increase the rate of work. In a statement last week, the EPA acknowledged there had been a recent increase in odour from the site, due to clean-up works under way in sections of the landfill that contain older waste. “Air monitoring by the EPA and the landfill operator, Barro Group Pty Ltd, has found no issues of concern with respect to human health to date,” the statement said. “Technical specialists are onsite … to oversee the remediation works.” Tara Murray
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Come along to the Be Bold Fes�val this weekend Brimbank’s beloved Be Bold Festival returns this weekend with a dynamic program of arts, culture, music and performance by and for our community in Melbourne’s west.
Day two offers a community Arts and Culture program, so get ready for some family-friendly fun, free entertainment and activities, music, performances, art tours, markets and great food.
Located in the cultural arts hub of St Albans, we welcome you to a jam-packed two day festival with something to offer all ages.
In addition, the Bowery Theatre will have a program of film, art, and children’s theatre over the Friday and Saturday delivered by its artists-in-residence.
On the first night of the festival we are proud to bring you Be Bold Blakout – a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander program. Join us for a Welcome to Country, the unveiling of the newly completed Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boot’s mural, an artist talk, dance, music, a night market and more!
There is no charge to attend festival events and bookings are required for the Bowery Theatre program and art tour.
Where: Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans and surrounding areas.
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• Carey Street, Sunshine North Nature Escape – We’re seeking feedback on the draft concept plan to create a green oasis. Consultation closes 9 April. • Leslie Street, St Albans Pocket Park – Let us know what you think about the draft concept plan for this project. Fill the survey and vote in our poll by the closing date 16 April 2021.
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Enjoy fun activities, live music, a magician and Just like vehicles, giveaways at Glengala registration for our four legged friends needs to be Village shops in Sunshine West. renewed each year by 10 GlenGALA Day is part of the April. Cats and dogs over 20-Minute Neighbourhood three months of age are program, which encourages required to be registered residents to shop locally with Council, providing to meet most of their daily peace of mind for owners needs. – as it’s the most effective When: Saturday 17 April, way to have your pet returned if they go missing. 10am-2pm Where: Glengala Village on For more information visit Glengala Road, Sunshine brimbank.vic.gov.au/ West pet-registrations or call Council on 9249 4000. Cost: no charge Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ events to learn more.
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Share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Geographic naming proposal – Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre – Council is proposing this as the name of the facility replacing the former St Albans Leisure Centre. Consultation on this name closes 7 April 2021.
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WHAT’S ON soccer through the GO Girls program. Visit our website and also learn more about another exciting program Brimbank three-year-olds for the mums these school will be able to access five hours of kindergarten each holidays - GO Soccer Mums. week, starting in 2022 – When: Wednesday 7 and with families encouraged to 14 April, 10am–12pm apply from 12 April for their Where: Bon Thomas place in 2022. Reserve, Deer Park The three-year-old Learn more and kindergarten program will express your interest at be tailored to meet the brimbank.vic.gov.au/ needs of local children. events or call Registrations for the 9249 4000. 2022 program are now centralised through Brimbank Council and We’ve got a fun program can be made online for planned to help liven up children who turn three our shopping strips for by 30 April in the year that the next few months so they attend three-year-old don’t miss out! Come along kindergarten. and enjoy the no-charge activities, and support For more information or to your local businesses register, visit brimbank. while you’re in the area. vic.gov.au/kinder or call 9249 4000. It’s a great way to show your local pride and have a good time. Think. Shop. Buy. Dine – and Enjoy Local! We are delivering a social soccer program for women Visit brimbank.vic.gov. au/events and check out and girls these school holidays, in partnership with the fun entertainment, performances and Football Victoria. activities in your local Brimbank girls aged 10-14 years can enjoy a fun, non- neighbourhood. competitive introduction to
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• Road Management Plan review 2021 – This draft plan into the maintenance and management of local roads has been developed for the community review. Consultation closes 20 April 2021. • Local is – Tell us what ‘Local’ is to you and you could win a voucher from a local business. Competition closes 30 April 2021. • Alfrieda Street Master Plan – Council is developing a Master Plan to guide the future design of Alfrieda Street and we’d like our community and anyone who visits this street to share your views. Consultation runs until May 2021. Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts on these initiatives and consultations.
Next Council meeting: Tuesday 20 April 2021 Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine For details about whether this meeting will be open to the public and/or live-streamed, please visit our website brimbank.vic.gov.au to learn more.
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Off-street racing plan floated By Laura Michell and Michaela Meade
Hooning is an issue in suburbs right across the north-west. (Pictures: Supplied)
Police said the accidents occurred not far from hoon meets. RMIT criminologist Marietta Martinovic said while creating a space for legal racing would help deter some hoons, it would not completely solve the problem. “Some [people] will still want that thrill of
street racing,” she said. Dr Martinovic said hoons were predominantly young men aged 25 and under who were “looking for something really exciting in their life” and did not recognise the dangers associated with hoon driving. She said last year’s COVID-19 lockdowns
had likely exacerbated the problem, with many young people seeking a way to pass their time. “I think what would really work best is not people in their 40s, 50s or 60s thinking about what should be done, but young people in their 20s going out and asking their friends [how to tackle hoon behaviour].“
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The mayor of a north-western suburbs council has floated the idea of creating a place for legal street racing amid concerns hoon activity is on the rise. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said he had raised the idea of creating a place for hoons to meet with the council’s sports department. “There is a location in Hume where we could do that – it’s a dirt park,” he said. “If they could go there instead of carparks where the public is and where safety concerns arise, that’s great. “If it means we’re going to get them out of the community causing havoc that’s something I’m wiling to consider.” The idea was also raised by the organiser of a petition to restore Calder Park raceway to its “former glory”. Sunbury resident Sarah Allen, who started the petition, called for the park to be opened to the public so “less people … die on the roads from reckless behaviour”. In recent weeks, communities across Melbourne’s north-west have raised concerns about hoon activity in their suburbs. The presidents of two Craigieburn sports clubs told Star Weekly they feared for the safety of their junior players, with hoons gathering in the carparks of local sports grounds. In Hoppers Crossing, residents of the Woodville area warned it is only a matter of time before hoon drivers accidentally kill someone in their neighbourhood, with hoons turning the area into “burnout city”. In February, Brimbank police said there had been a recent increase in hoon behaviour. The comments followed two serious accidents in Delahey and Sunshine during which people were ejected from their cars.
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Health hub works begin The site of the St Albans health and community hub is a hive of construction activity. Tara Murray reports. Work on St Albans’ new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub is under way. Concrete ground slabs and the lift shaft foundation are being poured, following the completion of earthworks last month. Construction work will soon become visible to pedestrians and passing traffic on nearby Taylors Road, when installation of most of the structural steel and concrete pours for levels one and two begins. The hub will feature a 50-metre pool, a 10-lane swimming pool, two water slides, a wellness centre, a 24-hour gym, community program rooms, and more. Design work for the project is nearing completion, with the project set to be completed next year. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said it’s exciting to see the progress at the centre. “Once complete, this will be a vibrant and welcoming multigenerational health and wellbeing hub with a state-of-the-art aquatic and leisure facility, offered alongside preventative health, education and social services – all under the one roof,” she said. “It will create about 100 jobs during construction and another 120 ongoing jobs once operational – providing a range of preventative health, wellbeing, social, educational and support services, programs and initiatives. “Council would welcome any further government funding and support for the project, and continues to advocate for government support for major transformational projects in Brimbank.”
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Hillside real estate booming By Tara Murray Hillside’s ability to cater for all demographics is behind strong house sales in the area, according to a local real estate agent. Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data shows a 100 per cent clearance rate of auctions so far this year in Hillside. There have been 19 auctions to date. Barry Plant Taylors Lakes director Jim Hatzimoisis said the market was the “strongest it has ever been”. “Coming out of a challenging year, the
demand is up, but the supply isn’t meeting up with the demand,” he said. “The government stimuluses are helping as well.” Mr Hatzimoisis said both new home owners and people looking for something a bit bigger were keen to buy in Hillside. Late last month, a property in Castlewellan Boulevard sold for $1.866 million at auction. “That’s the highest one we’ve sold in that estate,” Mr Hatzimoisis said. “There were eight registered bidders and all eight bidded. “There are parts of Hillside which can
suit everyone. From two bedroom places for $400,000 to places over a million dollars.” He said there had been a couple of houses passed in at auction, but they were sold within 24 to 48 hours to maintain the perfect clearance rate. Mr Hatzimoisis said the closeness of Watergardens and the city attracted residents to the area. “There’s good schools and sporting fields,” he said. “You’re starting to see cafes opening and the brunch scene is happening. It’s in your own
backyard. “You might move in as a young couple and then have a couple of kids and decide to stay in the area and upgrade in the same area. “You can get nice homes for $600,000, $700,000 or $800,000.” Mr Hatzimoisis said the new estates in Plumpton and Fraser Rise were also seeing good sale numbers, with people looking to buy in the outer suburbs. He said the new houses in those estates were some of the more affordable places available of late.
Masterclass of learning Some of Kororoit Creek Primary School’s highest achievers celebrated their learnings last week. The school hosted maths and English masterclasses last Wednesday as part of the Victorian High-Ability Program, which consists of intensive 10-week online courses for students in years five to eight. School assistant principal Drita Demiri, who helps oversee the program, said it was the first time the masterclasses had been held in person. “The department selects a group of students each term, children who are designated high achievers,” she said. “We hosted the masterclasses as a celebration of the development and learning across the teams. “It’s a community day and everyone is able to enjoy their achievements. We’re trying to make it a big celebration.” This term, 53 pupils from Kororoit Creek
Primary School were part of the program. About 70 pupils from several schools participated in the masterclasses on Wednesday. The English masterclass included author Coral Vass giving advice on how to develop ideas and turn them into short stories. Tara Murray
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Peter Rabbit is bringing school holiday fun to Watergardens. Between April 6 and 16, children will have the chance to take part in a special Easter-themed craft activity at the centre’s Peter Rabbit Craft Village. The village, located near Woolworths in the marketplace, will offer a different activity each week. There will also be the chance for children to meet Peter Rabbit at a meet and greet activity. Located in front of Best&Less, children can meet Peter Rabbit and take a photo with him, with a variety of fun props available to bring
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Willows Homestead Open Day Wednesdays and Sundays 1 - 4pm and Saturday 24 April 1-4pm Where: 76 Reserve Road, Melton The Willows is an 1850s homestead constructed of rendered stone rubble and mud mortar, on the banks of the Toolern Creek. The Melton and District Historical Society will be opening their collections and the homestead during the festival.
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A lonely grave in the bush at Toolern Vale marks the last resting place of Ellen, one of seven daughters of John and Eliza Batman. This talk will discuss the history of the Batman women and their relationships, and the difficulties faced by ‘women without means’, in colonial society.
Tour of Melton Cemetery The Melton Family History Group’s popular cemetery tour is online this year. Come and hear the fascinating stories of those who walked our streets before us – both famous and infamous.
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Guided tour of ‘Melbourne’s most joyful set of postmodern structures’ - former Mowbray College. Saturday 1 May, 9am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2pm (Bookings required) Where: 102 Centenary Avenue, Kurunjang The former Mowbray College was an independent community school established by Melton residents in 1983, only a decade after Melton had been declared Melbourne’s first satellite city. The school closed in 2012 and in 2014 the complex of buildings at the Kurunjang campus was included on the Victorian Heritage Register. The buildings received several major architectural awards at the time and their architect, Norman Day went on to become an influential post-modern architect and critic.
Discover the ruins of the historic Rockbank Inn Saturday 1 May & Sunday 2 May - Tours will run for around 20 minutes between 12pm & 4pm (Bookings required) Where: Aintree Reserve (Aintree Boulevard, Aintree) An exciting archaeological dig is set to take place at the historic Rockbank Inn site, in Aintree. To mark the occasion, guided tours to the site will take place with the archaeologists. The archaeological dig, overseen by Heritage Victoria, is expected to uncover thousands of artefacts dating back to the 1840s and will be one of only a handful of gold rush hotel sites ever excavated. A pop-up museum will also be installed near the site for the community to visit.
Heartbreak at Rockbank Sheep Station talk by Janeen O’Connell. A Family History Month event with Melton City Libraries hosted online. The life of dashing James McAra Mitchel was full of secrets adventures, politics, death, pioneer challenges, an insane asylum admission, bankruptcy as well as the occasional happy story to tell. Mitchel’s descendant and author Janeen O’Connell will reveal the secrets uncovered in the journey to learn more about him, and importantly, his contribution to the Melton district. She’ll show how she discovered this hidden gem in through her family history research.
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Heathdale Christian College have generously opened their doors for this guided tour which will be led by architectural historian and Mowbray alumni, Guy Murphy. Each tour will run for approximately an hour.
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the scene to life. The programs will help celebrate the arrival of Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway at Watergardens Hoyts. Watergardens centre manager Joe Galea said the centre is excited to provide school holiday fun for families this Easter. “This is a great chance for local families to head down to Watergardens and take part in some free family activities over the Easter break,” he said. Details: https://watergardens.qicgre.com/.
Researching Aboriginal Family History Workshop. Monday 17 May, 9:30am - 12:30pm (Bookings required) Where: Online Workshop, live via Zoom This free online workshop by the Koorie Family History Service will introduce participants to the particular archives and resources which can be used when researching Aboriginal family trees or ancestors. This introductory workshop will bust some of the myths about doing Koorie family research, government record keeping and historical sources about Aboriginal people in Victoria. Open to all participants with an interest in family history and genealogy.
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School welcomes cash boost By Tara Murray Ardeer Primary School will make the most of $145,000 it was recently allocated as part of the state government’s planned maintenance program for schools. The school was one of 230 across the state to receive funding to undertake essential works to grounds and classrooms. Ardeer Primary School acting principal John Mifsud said the school could use the funding for a number of different projects. “It was a bit of a bolt out of the blue, but the funding is welcome,” he said. “It’s a 60 year old school, so the consequences are a lot of buildings are needed to be upgraded. “The undercover passageway needs upgrading, there are roofs that are leaking, painting work in some of the classrooms and some re-stumping. “It [funding] will be used up quickly.” Mr Mifsud said the funding would help ensure the school’s 149 pupils have access to the best facilities. “We are a small school, but still have extremely high standards. We want the students to be high academically and the physical environment will help enhance that,” he said. Ardeer South, Deer Park West, Kings Park, St Albans Meadows, Sydenham – Hillside and Albanvale primary schools also received funding as part of the program. Meanwhile, work has started on the construction of a new kindergarten at Ardeer Primary School. Mr Mifsud said the school was thrilled to have the kinder on its grounds. “There will be one drop off and one pick-up,’ he said. “There will be a continuity in the learning services.”
Funding helps kinder expand Deer Park West Kindergarten’s expansion is one step closer, with the state government allocating $750,000 to the redevelopment. The funding will be used to help build a one-room modular to meet the growing demand for places. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic welcomed the Department of Education and Training contribution of $750,000 through the Building Blocks grant stream, adding to council’s $606,000 commitment to the project. Cr Rasic and Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz both visited the centre late last month. “There is huge demand for places at Deer Park West Kindergarten which is already operating at capacity, and this funding will help us create an additional modular room for another 33 children to attend,” Cr Rasic said. Kindergarten committee president Melissa Loschiavo, and the centre’s educators, welcomed the announcement. “This will be a fantastic benefit to the families in our community, especially as we plan for three-year-old funded program to begin in 2022.” Construction of the additional modular room at Deer Park West Kindergarten is planned for completion in January 2022. Brimbank Mayor Ranka Rasic with Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz. (Supplied)
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A tale of two cities COVID-19 has swept across the world the past 12 months. Brimbank’s St Albans was one of the hardest hit suburbs in Victoria with 636 known cases of the virus. But it wasn’t the only St Albans to be affected by the pandemic. Tara Murray last month chatted with Herts Advertiser journalist Maya Derrick about what life has been like in St Albans, England.
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Ms Derrick says St Albans is quite a leafy suburb, about 20 miles north of London. The area is quite desirable and generally well off and is part of the City and District of St Albans. Since the pandemic started, there have been 7760 cases recorded in the St Albans district, as of March 30. “We’ve been battling quite a lot,” Ms Derrick said. “In early January we had 646 cases per 100,000 people in St Albans. The average in England at that time was 481, so we were leaps and bounds above the average, “Having a big spike over winter, we knew it was coming for us, but we didn’t quite realise how big it is. “I don’t think we’ve seen a day with no cases. “We’re quite optimistic we are coming out the other side of this, we are seeing a drop. “They keep drilling into you that you must stay home, you must wear a mask.” She said that for much of the past 12 months, the area has been under some sort of lockdown and some restrictions are expected to be in place until at least the end of June. “The first lockdown we got told we could only leave for one hour a day for exercise and only leave for essential shopping,” Ms Derrick said. “Only supermarkets were open, nothing else really opened.
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“You couldn’t do much more than that and it slowly eased up into summer for us. In summer we had the rule of six, which meant that you could meet five other people outside in private gardens or in public and you could also go for a meal, for example. “If you went into a restaurant you could only sit with five other people, if you lived in a household bigger than six people you couldn’t all go out together. “It was very short-lived, about two months.” Ms Derrick said it was Halloween when the next lockdown began – and the country has been in lockdown ever since. She said there have been different levels of lockdowns, with the highest level of restrictions put into place just before Christmas for many areas, including St Albans. “We were in tier 2 and then they moved us up to tier 3 just before Christmas. We were at tier 3 for a day and then this tier 4 appeared out of nowhere,” Ms Derrick said. “It mainly affected the south east. We are on the corner of the east . “We’ve been in lockdown ever since.” Ms Derrick said there had been massive impacts on the life of everyone. “We can’t go back to where we were. Our economy can’t survive it, our pubs haven’t been open since the last day in October, and restaurants haven’t been open. “We’ve got a road map set out… Hopefully we’ll be out of this by June 21. More restrictions will end by then, but we know there will be curveballs thrown in.” While Australia has had government subsidies JobKeeper and JobSeeker, the United Kingdom implemented a Furlough system which pays people to stay at home for a certain number of days. This was expected to be phased out last April but is still going 12 months later. Ms Derrick said at one point a quarter of all St Albans workers were furloughed. “At first people were like ‘we can’t wait to not work for two to three weeks’ as that was the original plan, but here we are 50 weeks later, we still have it,” she said. “It’s a god send don’t get me wrong, but people are itching to get to work. At one point our government told [some] people to retrain,
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The suburb of St Albans, north of London, has been under some sort of lockdown for much of the past 12 months.
which did not go really well.” Ms Derrick said many businesses haven’t survived the pandemic and being closed for so long. Like Australia, the United Kingdom believes the vaccination program is the best way out of the pandemic. Ms Derrick said people in St Albans had been keen to get the injections and had been praised for the work they’ve done getting so many people vaccinated early on. Ms Derrick volunteers at a vaccination centre on her days off, and is among those who have been vaccinated. “We’ve had a lot of places purposed for
vaccinations, the biggest is an old nightclub,” she said. “Over 20 million have had their first dose [as of early March]. Ms Derrick said the arrival of the vaccinations and a drop in virus case numbers had brought some optimism after a frustrating few months. “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but there’s a lot of frustration as they [people] don’t have faith in what the government is saying and what has been done,” she said. “It’s been going on for a year now, we just want to go out. There are little glimmers of normality.” For Ms Derrick personally, the past 12
months have been interesting. She finished her journalist degree, before starting work at the Herts Advertiser. “It was a very strange time,” she said. “I was in my final year, it was random Tuesday, 17th of March, I was at work, I worked on campus … I was told that I wasn’t coming into work. “I’m at home now and started this job at the end of September. I’ve probably been in the office four times this entire time. “Our office shut in November for a bit and then has been shut since December. We’ve all been working from home. “It has been crazy, it has been a rollercoaster.”
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Dire forecast as JobKeeper ends By Tara Murray Some local businesses could close within months following the end of JobKeeper, according to the Brimbank Business Association. The JobKeeper payment that helped many businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic ended last week, throwing many businesses and staff into the unknown. Brimbank Business Association president Daniel Dalli said the end of JobKeeper could be traumatic for a lot of businesses. “JobKeeper is ending at a time when a lot of
local businesses are not at full speed or not at a recovered point,” he said. “Some people are still not back in full trade and a lot of businesses are still relying on it.” According to federal government data, 5833 organisations in Brimbank made applications for JobKeeper payments in January. Organisations in the 3023 postcode, which includes Cairnlea and the majority of Deer Park, made 1277 applications in that period. In the 3020 postcode, which includes Sunshine, 1202 organisations made applications, ranking both postcodes in the top 10 in the state for January applications.
In the 3023 postcode, there was a high of 2393 businesses making applications in September, while more than 2000 businesses in 3020 made applications that same month. “I expect businesses to try and hold on for the next month or two,” Mr Dalli said. “In a month’s time we could see some businesses closing.” Mr Dalli said one of the biggest problems facing many businesses in the area was the unpredictability of what will happen from one week to the next. He said retail and tourism businesses were among the hardest hit.
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“We’ve seen glimpses and it is really inconsistent,” he said. “For restaurants it has been really hard to judge what they might get on a particular night. The ability to forecast isn’t there.” Mr Dalli said with so many local residents relying on payments, the end of the payment could be a double whammy for organisations. “There’s a flow-on effect,” he said. “Potential customers now have less money to stimulate the economy.” Mr Dalli said he believed there should be some support still in place for organisations that have been relying on JobKeeper.
Call for lights at ‘dangerous’ intersection More than 800 people have signed a petition calling for traffic lights to be installed at the corner of City Vista Court and Taylors Road, Deanside. The online petition, started by Satish Shekar and addressed to Melton council, states that since the opening of Springside West College in August 2019, residents of Fraser Rise are finding the commute extremely slow and dangerous. “During peak hours our travel time has increased by an average 20 minutes,” the petition stated. “Due to this, some drivers are dangerously overtaking from [the] left, which has already resulted in … road rage. “Most vehicles turning into Taylors Road are taking undue risks during peak hours which sometimes results in traffic on Taylors Road to slow down or stop to avoid incidents.” The petition stated residents of Fraser Rise were urging Melton council to take necessary steps before there is a major incident. Comments on the petition stated that the road is dangerous and traffic would only increase in coming years, with a number of new estates under construction. “I live here and struggle to get out onto Taylors Road … people behind always get impatient and overtake on the left side which is so dangerous especially with babies and kids in the car,” one person wrote. “Sometimes I end up turning left to go to the roundabout and come back down again because I’m unable to turn right because of so much traffic and the road isn’t set up for that amount of traffic now.” To sign the petition, visit: http://ow.ly/ a8Gh50EaJHh
Be Bold is back this weekend, bigger and better. The two-day festival, which first ran in 2019, features a jam-packed schedule with events for everyone. The festival honours Brimbank icon Leigh Bowery, who is remembered, in part, for his bold, creative and artistic zest for life. The first night of this year’s festival will feature the Be Bold Blackout program – a dedicated Torres Strait Islander program. It will include the unveiling of the newly completed Aunty Joyce and Uncle Boot’s mural, an artist talk, dance, music, a night market and more. Day two offers a community arts and culture program, with free family-friendly fun, entertainment, activities, music, performances, art tours and markets. In addition, the Bowery Theatre is running a program of film, art, and children’s theatre delivered by its artists-in-residence. There is no charge to attend festival events, but bookings are required for the Bowery Theatre program and art tour. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said this year’s festival would reflect Brimbank’s diversity. “After a year where the arts sector has suffered much through the pandemic, council is especially excited to be staging the Be Bold Festival in St Albans and invites the whole community to take part and make the most of having this wonderful arts event in our city. “This year’s Be Bold Festival shines a light on our Indigenous communities’ strong spiritual and cultural connection to the land.” Details: creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf Tara Murray
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Brooklyn recycling site under 24-hour guard Water cannons and 24-hour security personnel have been installed at a Brooklyn recycling facility that was deemed a fire risk earlier this month. The Sunshine Groupe, which runs a Bunting Road facility under the name of Action Recovery and Recycling, was slapped with a fire suppression order by the Environment Protection Authority on March 2. The site is just about 400 metres from homes in Brooklyn.
EPA western metropolitan regional manager Stephen Lansdell said the order was not something used lightly. “This is a very serious direction under Section 62B of the Environment Protection Act 1970, a legal order that demands action immediately,” he said. “The actions it specifies are there to stop any potential fire in its tracks, to protect the community and the environment. “EPA can report that fire prevention measures at the Sunshine Groupe recycling
facility on Bunting Road, Brooklyn, have already made the site substantially safer. “Following an order from EPA, the site now has firefighting gear, including water cannons in place, 24-hour security and cleared access for the emergency services. “EPA officers have continued to closely monitor the site since they issued the company with an official order on March 2. “The order was issued during a joint agency inspection by EPA, Fire Rescue Victoria and Brimbank council.“
Mr Landsell said the Sunshine Groupe’s Bunting Road site, which takes construction and demolition waste, had been under the EPA’s watch. The company has been banned from accepting waste timber at another part of its site, and in 2018 its licence to operate the nearby Western Land Reclamation tip was suspended for breaching conditions and overfilling. Goya Dmytryshchak 11 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
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Back in the swing of things Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but last year highlighted even more their importance as a community hub. While much of the state was locked down by coronavirus restrictions, local playgrounds were vital for children and their parents to interact, explore and recharge. There are parks aplenty in Brimbank. The council has spent more than $38 million to create and upgrade a network of 116 parks, playgrounds and open green spaces since 2008. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the ongoing development and upgrading of Brimbank’s many parks, playgrounds and open spaces remains a key priority for council. “We want our communities to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of more all-purpose parks and shared open spaces for people to socialise, be active and play outdoors,” she said recently. “The council recognises that accessibility is a key factor in making use of council facilities. “We will continue working with the community and stakeholders to ensure our parks, playgrounds and green spaces are accessible and safe spaces for everyone in the community.” Among those parks is the all abilities playground constructed in partnership with Touched by Olivia Foundation. Located at the Errington Reserve on Main Road East in St Albans, Alice’s Playspace is an exciting inclusive playspace where children of all abilities and ages can play together. The playground equipment is designed for accessibility and inclusion, spaces that engage all of the senses, and allow carers to remain in close proximity to their family. The council has also received government funding for four pocket parks in the area. More parks could be on the agenda, with the council reviewing its Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan this year. Tara Murray
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Be Bold Celebrate arts, culture, music and performance by and for the community in Melbourne’s west at Brimbank’s Be Bold Festival, April 9 and 10 at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf
Library book sale The Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries will hold a book sale on Saturday, April 10, 9.30am-12.30pm in the Friends Book Room at Williamstown Library. Books, DVDs and CDs at bargain prices.
Bridge classes Learn to play bridge with Williamstown Bridge Club. Lessons are held on Fridays, beginning April 16, at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, 10am-12.45pm. The first two lessons are free, with the remaining six lessons costing $80. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com
Through the lens This photo, of students at Saltwater P-9 College, Point Cook, having their hands painted with henna for Harmony Day, captures the spirit behind the day.
Golf day Hobsons Bay Community Fund’s annual charity golf day is on Friday, April 16 at Kooringal Golf Club from 11.30am. Registrations close Friday, April 9. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/hobsonsbay-community-fund-2021-charity-golf-day
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Book sale Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a book sale from 9am-4pm on Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday April 18. Pay $2 per book or $10 for six books at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee. BYO carry bags. All proceeds are donated to Werribee Mercy Hospital.
Pole walking class Try out pole walking during a free class at the Newport library, 13 Mason Street on Saturday, April 17, 9.30am-12.30pm. Bookings essential. ■ Juliette, 0400 490 008
Farmers and makers market The South Morang Farmers & Makers Market is back. Shop for fresh local produce and handmade products at the
market on Saturday, April 17, 9am-1pm at the Whittlesea civic centre carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2278
Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Holiday fun Highpoint’s free Pint Size Picasso program for kids will be held until Sunday, April 11, from 11am-3pm daily (40-minute sessions on the hour) outside David Jones on level two. Bookings essential: ■ highpoint.com.au
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Werribee Giants Baseball Club’s come and try day is on Wednesday, April 7, 5-7pm at Presidents Park, gate 2, McGrath Road, Werribee. Open to boys and girls of all abilities, aged seven and over. ■ Dave, 0404 255 359
All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576
Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, with new visitors always welcome. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which commences at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Probus club The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580
Diabetes support Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade, Altona. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760
Playing cards, making friends If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
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Story times Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Braybrook library on Tuesdays and Footscray library on Wednesdays, from 11-11.30am. Or enjoy Story Time at Home via YouTube on Mondays from 11am. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years and their families. Bookings required. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library
Conservation volunteers Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, March to October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided. ■ John, 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com 13 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
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Out and about The western suburbs turned on the charm for a perfect Easter weekend. There was something for everyone, whether it was an Easter egg hunt in picturesque Woodend as part of the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival, tapping your feet during a live music session at Keilor Village or savouring culinary delights at Grazeland, the west’s permanent foodie playground.
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Wyndham Grange Village residents live life at its best. (Supplied)
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The great space race Property hunters are prioritising extra space to help keep the peace, as families spend more time under the same roof with more flexible working arrangements, writes Melissa Jenkins. Extra space is high on buyers’ wish lists amid the global pandemic, as people look for second living areas, home offices and larger backyards. National Property Buyers director Antony Bucello says that people working from home who have children are especially looking for more space. “People who live in a house that has only one living area – if they have a couple of kids, let me tell you, after COVID they’ll be thinking about buying a place with two living areas,” he says. Eliza Owen, Australian research head at property data firm CoreLogic, says that buyers were favouring houses over units in 2020. “It is reasonable to think that people may desire a more spacious home as COVID-19 has meant spending more time there,” she said. In the year to January, 74 per cent of properties sold in Australia were houses, up from the decade average of 70 per cent. Ms Owen says that regions with larger typical land sizes had seen higher value growth rates over the year. Mr Bucello says that there has been a spike in interest in Victorian regional areas such as Geelong and Bendigo, as people continue to work remotely and travel into city offices occasionally. Demand is also outstripping supply on the Mornington Peninsula. “There has certainly been a lot more interest in the regional markets, as well as people seeking tree changes or sea changes,” Mr Bucello says. Since February last year, before the onset
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of the pandemic, regional housing prices have surged 9.4 per cent while capital city housing values have risen 2.6 per cent, according to CoreLogic. Mr Bucello says that low interest rates and government incentives had encouraged investors to be out in full force, noting they should be mindful that tenants, not just property owners, want more space, too. “You’d need to think hard about buying a one-bedroom apartment in the city at the moment,” he said.
First-home buyer activity is strong, particularly in the $500,000 to $600,000 price range, due to low interest rates and the fact many consumers in this bracket were able to turbocharge their savings efforts during lockdowns last year, he notes. The number of first-home buyer mortgages in December rose to its highest level since June 2009 – accounting for a third of new owner-occupier financing, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
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Mr Bucello says that buyers should be mindful that comparable sales often do not reflect the price a property will sell for in this climate. “People are digging deeper and going harder, even though it’s above what comparable sales evidence would suggest is fair and reasonable. “People are just wanting to get in.”
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Big-hearted filly comes through By Michael Howard The filly that signifies generations of family involvement in the trots has catapulted the Stephens family to Group 2 delight, with Ruby Wingate a dominant winner at Tabcorp Park Melton. The Alabar Vicbred Platinum Home Grown Classic pacing finals headlined Saturday night’s racing, with Narutac Prince winning the colts and geldings division for trainer-driver David Aiken before the fillies was claimed by trainer Adam Stephens’ aforementioned three-year-old. Ruby Wingate, bred by Adam’s dad Allan and driven by Mick Bellman, saluted in dominant style, bustling three-wide for much of the last lap but proving in a class of her own in clearing out to win by 14 metres. “I was just basically staying out of trouble,” Bellman told Trots Vision post-race. “One thousand from home I thought the leaders have done a bit, we can chance our arm and stay out of the way of everyone else. “I knew I had the right horse underneath me, it was just a matter of having a free passage.” He found that and advanced clear amid a 57.3-second last half to comfortably record the memorable win, which meant plenty to the Stephens. Ahead of the filly’s debut last July, Adam Stephens told thetrots.com.au his grandmother, Ruby Wingate, inspired the ‘Wingate’ brand that the family’s horses had carried since 1977. “My grandmother was a very big-hearted woman,” Adam said. “She worked with dad (Allan) and the horses into her 80s. “That was why I named her after my grandmother – for dad. She is a very big-hearted filly and I thought she carried the heart of my grandmother, to be truthful.”
Ruby Wingate. (Stuart McCormick)
She showed all those attributes on Saturday and the significance was not lost on Bellman. “To win this one for Adam and his dad, (they) are the true meaning of loyalty,” Bellman said. “I’ve driven for them since I was a kid and they’ve stuck with me through thick and thin.
Just to win a Group 2 for these boys tonight, it’s very special.” Some very astute breeders were also involved in the colts and geldings result, with Bruce and Vicki Edward continuing their Victorian trots dominance with Narutac Prince.
The Art Major colt, who’s a half-brother to Turn It Up ($492,312), Treasure ($161,402) and Perfect Sense ($143,530), controlled the race from in front. The victory was a fourth from as many starts for trainer-driver David Aiken.
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4. Which AFLW team finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season? 5. How many career wins did retired boxer Anthony Mundine have in his career? 6. Which country's riders have won the most combined MotoGP events? 7. What sport was originally created to be an indoor version of baseball? 8. Which country did Honduras' Under 23 soccer team defeat to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics? 9. How many players are there on a netball team? 10. How many gold medals did Australia win at the swimming events held at the 2012 London Olympics? 11. Mavericks and Flying Foxes were among the suggested names for which current team before joining the NRL?
12. Australian athlete Chloe Esposito won the gold medal for the modern pentathlon at which Olympic Games?
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Williamstown breaks premiership drought Celebrations have been a long time in the making for the Williamstown Colts. The 55-year-old club had previously won only one first XI premiership in 1998-99, but that all changed on Saturday with the side winning the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 flag. Facing Bellbridge in the best of three one-day finals series, the Colts needed only two matches to claim the series. Colts president Steve Willis said it was exciting for the group to break the premiership drought. “We are very happy,” he said. “It’s more than 21 years since the firsts last won a grand final. It was actually in a different competition and in B-grade. “This is the first time we’ve won in a division and been in the highest level of that division. “We’re very excited about it … We also had three junior teams win grand finals at the weekend.” Despite losing to Bellbridge twice during the season, Willis said they were quietly confident heading into the grand final series.
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The Colts set the momentum in the first weekend of the grand final series. They bowled Bellbridge out for just 34, which they chased down in 11.2 overs and with nine wickets in hand. “We were very surprised by the outcome,” Willis said about game one. “It was one of those games where everything
went right for us and nothing went right for them. It definitely set the tone.” Willis said they had been expecting a much harder game in game two and got exactly that. Colts made 4-167 from their overs, with Joel Kitchen top scoring with 59 not out. Willis said they were on top before some late hitting took the match closer than they would
have liked. “[Bailey] Moffatt, who I think is only 18-years-old, came in at number seven and started slapping us around. “I was scoring and starting to get a little nervous. “We were lucky to get him out. If he batted for a couple more overs it could have been a different story.” The Colts bowled Bellbridge out for 156 to win by 11 runs. Lasitha Mendis and Aakash Katarey took three wickets each for the Colts. The win means that the Colts are set to play in division 4 next season. Willis said they were ready for that next challenge. “Speaking to people they have said the difference between division 5 and 4 isn’t that great,” he said. “We are quietly confident that we may not have to recruit too many players. “All the guys who played for us this year, have agreed to play next season.” Tara Murray
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Roar finally gets its flag By Tara Murray Sunbury finally has a Victorian Turf Cricket Association premiership. After a heartbreak last season, the Roar dominated the division 4 best of three grand final series against Footscray United, winning 2-0. Roar coach Scott Yardley said the club was thrilled to finally get that premiership. The Roar was just two wickets away from a premiership in division 5 last season, when the second half of the grand final was called off due to COVID-19. The higher-ranked Moonee Valley side was awarded the premiership. “The monkey is off the back,” Yardley said. “We’ve finally got one. I think there was more sense of relief for the boys. They were determined to get it done. “The joy showed through in the celebrations.” The Roar, who were minor premiers, won the first game of the series. It was enough to guarantee a win if rain played havoc with the rest of the matches. Yardley said they were focused on getting 24 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
the job done, especially after the past season. While game two was postponed due to rain, the Roar were still able to get out on the park the following weekend. In game two, the Roar made 8-152 from their overs, with veteran Jason McGann stepping up with the bat, top scoring with 63. The bowlers didn’t waste any time, needing just 20.2 overs to bowl Footscray United out for 43. McGann took 4-12, while Jason McGowan and Jay King took three wickets each. Yardley said the bowlers had been the key all season and they stood up when they needed them. McGann was named player of the grand final series. He was also player of the match in last year’s grand final against Moonee Valley. Yardley said the win was special for McGann. “He’s been at the club for 10 years and played in a number of grand finals, and this is his first premiership. “Stephen Treweek, our captain, has played in four losing grand finals. It’s good for these blokes.” The premiership is the Roar’s first since the
2011-12 season when they won the Gisborne and District Cricket Association B-grade flag. Yardley was coach of that premiership team. This season was their sixth grand final appearance since winning that flag. The Roar’s day was made even better with their second XI claiming a second straight premiership, beating Aberfeldie Park. Yardley, who was part of that side, said game one ebbed and flowed with the Roar getting the win, before they dominated the second game to seal the premiership. The Roar is expected to move into division 3 next season, a third division move in three seasons in the competition. Yardley said they would continue to go down the track they have been doing down in recent years. “We’re getting growth out of the juniors and there’s a good batch coming through,” he said. “There’s some in the twos and there’s a couple who have broken through into the firsts. “We won’t be looking elsewhere for players, we want to reward the kids in the town and do the right thing by them.”
It took them two weekends, but Lancefield finally ended its premiership drought in the Central Highlands Bowls Division top grade. Through to a third straight grand final, it was third time lucky for Lancefield which defeated Kyneton on Saturday. The match had started the previous Saturday, but due to rain was played over two weekends. Lancefield took the win 71 shots to 51, after resuming with a 42 to 35 lead. Lancefield claimed two of the three rinks. Lancefield’s Bill West said the side put the win beyond doubt early on day two. West said he couldn’t recall in his 30 years in bowls a grand final being decided across two days. “When it pours rain, there is nothing you can do about it,” he said. “We had a seven shot advantage after the first day. We came out of the blocks on day two and played well when we needed to. “The first few ends we won them and were more than 20 shots ahead. It was never in doubt after that.” Aaron Young’s rink was the big winner of the day, winning 30-10. West said Young was a stand out on both days. Peter Linehan’s rink came from five shots down to win 21-19, while Jeff Holmes’ rink lost in the last end, 22-20. West said the group was keen to make amends for the grand final 12 months ago when Kyneton beat Lancefield. “We had a few players win their first top grade premiership,” he said. “I think 2013-14 was the last time we won the first division.” Trentham claimed both the division 2 and division 3 titles, beating Romsey 57-54 and Woodend, 64-50 respectively. Meanwhile, the CHBD will expand next season with Broadford and Kilmore joining the competition. The Central Bowls Division is disbanding. Tara Murray
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Darley’s premiership ‘silenced the critics’ A second premiership is even sweeter than the first for Darley in the Ballarat Cricket Association. The Lions made it back-to-back premierships after beating Golden Point with a strong all-round team performance. For Lions coach Brian Wheelahan, this one is slightly more special. Last season the Lions, who were undefeated, were awarded the premiership after the grand final didn’t go ahead due to COVID-19. “Even though we deserved it last year but not doing it by taking the last wicket or hitting the last run there is some doubt over it. “Last season was our first premiership in the BCA, but on the weekend it felt real. “Winning it this season silenced the critics. I’m still pinching myself, it’s a huge weight off my shoulders.” The Lions didn’t have it all their own way this season. Wheelahan and Rahmatullah Khwaja missed early games due to the COVID-19
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boundary between metropolitan and country zones. They slowly started to get going and hit their straps in the back end of the season. Wheelahan admits that while they weren’t the best team on paper, the group had plenty of heart, which helped them get over the line.
“It was an up and down season and we didn’t fire until the last five to six weeks. We found ways to win. “Credit to the playing group who were able to win those big moments and back themselves in.” After wins against Wendouree and Mt Clear in the finals series, they set up a clash with Golden Point. The two teams were due to face off in last season’s grand final. Wheelahan said they knew they would be in for a fight. “They are a class outfit and bat really deep,” he said. “Getting the prime wicket of Josh White had them on the back foot. Manjula De Zoysa played a beautiful knock.” Wheelahan said they were rapt to restrict them to 165, bowling them out with three overs remaining. Khwaja took 3-40 for the Lions. Openers Anthony Taylor and Danza Hyatt got Darley off to a flyer, before both falling
when the score was 56. The Lions held steady with all but one batter getting a start. Mitch Ward [22 off 52 balls] and Madushanka Ekanayaka [24 off 13] got the job done at the end. The Lions finished 5-166, winning with more than eight overs remaining. Wheelahan said in the shorter format you needed everyone to contribute. “There were little handy contributions of 20-30,” he said. “The skipper Bradley Barnes made handy runs at three and Mitch didn’t panic at the end of the innings.” Wheelahan said they would enjoy the success the next few weeks before looking ahead to next season. “The seconds are full of kids,” he said. “We’re in a fantastic position to go from strength to strength. We want to be a powerhouse for years to come.” Tara Murray
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Sunshine United on rise By Tara Murray Twelve months is a long time in cricket, just ask new Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division premiers Sunshine United. This time last year, the Tigers were staring down relegation after finishing in the bottom two of the top grade. A competition restructure gave the side a second chance and they made the most of it, claiming the 2020-21 senior premiership. Tigers president Mark Dalrymple said they could never have imagined claiming a premiership this time last year. ‘It’s a terrific achievement,” he said. “We were fortunate the VTCA restructure from eight teams to 10 teams, so we stayed up… We took it in our stride. “To be playing in a best of three grand finals series is unheard of. And then to do it after being one down, is even better. “This would be our best premiership. We never thought it would happen this time last year.” The Tigers started the season with a massive
boost to the playing group, with three key signings. Kaushal Lokuarachchi, one of the premier players in the competition crossed from Keilor. Former captain-coach Neetan Chouhan returned after several seasons off and captained the side, while Michael Glowacki returned after a couple of injury-interrupted seasons. All three would play major roles throughout the season. The Tigers started the best of three grand final series on the back foot dropping game one. Game two was postponed to the second weekend due to rain. Dalrymple said the game being postponed was a blessing in disguise. “We didn’t perform well,” he said. “Being washed out helped us regroup. You never know what will have happened if the game went ahead. “It gave us a bit of breathing space to do a bit better planning and it took the nerves out of it.” In game two, the Tigers restricted Doutta’s three big guns, bowling them out for 87. They finished 5-88. Thomas Duxson top
scored with 43. It set up a game three decider. The Tigers batted first, making 163. Duxson made 56. Dalrymple wasn’t sure that would be enough runs on the board to defend. “I wanted more runs,” he said. “Speaking to the players they were happy enough with 160. “Selwyn Reserve has been a bit slower with an increase of dew. It turned out to be enough.” The match would go down to the final over. A run out would seal victory for the Tigers, with Doutta bowled out for 151 with two balls remaining. Duxon was named player of the grand final series. He also had praise for all-rounder Nalin Amarathunga who did a great job despite playing through an injured posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). The premiership is on top of the two T20 finals the Tigers have won in the past three seasons. Dalrymple admits that the shorter format suits them better, and the season ahead is likely to pose a challenge if two-day cricket returns.
Altona North has gone from bottom of the ladder to premiers in 12 months in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. After a tough 2019-20 season in division 1 west, the side was relegated to division 2 for this season. Altona responded early with five wins in the first six matches, before a solid back half to the season to finish fourth. They knocked off minor premiers Greenvale Kangaroos in the semi-finals, to secure a grand final spot against Newport-Digman, who beat second placed Sydenham-Hillside. The momentum continued in the first week of the best of three grand final series for Altona North, which claimed game one of the series. Game two was postponed due to heavy rain. In game two, Newport was sent in by Altona North and was soon in trouble at 5-24. Newport fought hard to make 115. Number 10 Shannon Edwards top scored with 23. Altona North was bowled out for 99. Buddhi Samarawickrama top scored with 29 as only two players scored double figures. The result forced the series to game three, with the winner taking the premiership. In a sense of deja vu, Newport-Digman batted first and was bowled out for 116, leaving Altona North with a similar total to chase down for a second straight day. Sulan Jayawardhana top scored for Newport-Digman with 30. Samarawickrama 3-26 off his seven overs for Altona North. There would be no batting collapse this time for Altona North as they had the runs with relative ease, finishing 4-119 off 27 overs. Skipper Nicholas Rainone top scored with 33 at the top of the order. The win will likely see Altona North promoted to division 1 for next season. Tara Murray 25 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
SPORT Stunning innings seals flag for Craigieburn Shupinder Taggar produced what is being called the best innings in Craigieburn’s history to seal the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 premiership. Taggar showed why the club was keen to sign him, starring in both games in the best of three grand final series against Sunshine. The Eagles, who had claimed game one of the grand final series the previous weekend, were in trouble early in game two. Craigieburn coach Chris Laffan said they had their backs to the wall in the semi-final and the first game of the final series, so were confident they could recover and put a good score on the board. “Sunny put together an unbelievable innings,” Laffan said. “It’s definitely the best anyone has seen at Craigieburn and it rivals any innings in local cricket. “We were 4-8 and he came in on a soft wicket.
Craigieburn premiership side. (Supplied)
He looked for singles and twos and attacked in his areas and credit to him to get the rewards. “We were then in trouble at 9-90 and him and Zac Orr but on 56 for the final innings.” The Eagles made 9-150 off their 40 overs. Taggar finished 101 not out off 98 balls,
which included seven sixes and six fours. Orr finished nine not out. Laffan said having defended 104 in game one, they thought they had enough runs on the board. He was right as they bowled Sunshine out for 58 in the 19th over to seal the series in two games. Orr took 5-27 off six overs, while Daniel English and Taggar took two wickets each. Not surprisingly, Taggar was named player of the grand final series. The series was also special, with Mick Bury playing his 200th game in game one. Laffan said it was a credit to him. “He’s a two-time premiership captain, that tells the story,” he said. “To play 200 games at one club at senior cricket is rare.” Laffan said the premiership was the result of building up the program after they were
promoted to division 1 in 2017-18. “Credit to everyone,” he said. “It’s certainly being a patient build coming up to a new division. “We had to fight to stay in every game and survive. Now we went into [these] games and expecting to win finals. “A handful of us have now played in three senior level premierships in the last nine years. We’re now got great depth and we’ll hopefully continue to grow.” Craigieburn is set to play in the senior division next season. Laffan said they were looking forward to that challenge. “We’ll get to work in the off season,” he said. “There is still some growth in the group. The core of the group is hitting their mid 20s.” Tara Murray
West Newport secures title
Werribee premiership team. (Supplied)
Werribee stuns Kew By Tara Murray Werribee stunned Kew in a massive upset to claim the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west premiership. Kew entered the grand final having gone through the season undefeated, while the Tigers had finished the regular season in fifth. It mattered little come the grand final, with the Tigers pulling off a stunning win. Tigers captain-coach Tim O’Brien said it was an incredible performance and feeling. “We’ve been celebrating really hard,” he said. “It’s amazing. A lot of hard work went into the last few years. “Not playing last year after making the grand final due to COVID was hard. Whatever happens, we said if we get the opportunity to be there again it would be amazing. “To get back there this year, I couldn’t be prouder.” Werribee won the toss and elected to bat. It got off to a strong start through the Dean brothers, Matt and Shaun. They would set the platform for the innings, 26 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 April, 2021
with the Tigers finishing 8-174 from 40 overs. Matt Dean top scored with 50, while Shaun Dean made 46. O’Brien said they were happy with the total in the sheds during the innings break. “Everyone was expecting Kew to win,” he said. “We had nothing to lose. “Batting first was good to put on some scoreboard pressure. Pressure is a funny thing and anything can happen. “We were looking at 180 to 200 and to get close to 180 was good.” The Tigers opening bowlers then put the pressure on. Will Sheridan, one of the most destructive batters in the competition, went at less than a run a ball due to the tight bowling. Michael Kelly turned the game in the Tigers favour with three wickets, including that of Sheridan. There was still one more twist in the tail, with former Australian player John Hastings belting 47 off 27 balls. “He nearly took it away from us,” O’Brien said. “He’s a class player and if John Hastings beats us then they are too good.”
The Tigers bowlers held their nerves late in the innings, restricting Kew to 9-170, giving the Tigers a win by four runs. Kelly was named man of the match for his three key wickets. O’Brien said for much of the second half of the season Kelly had bowled without much luck, so it was nice to see him pick up some wickets. He also praised Jonathon Burton, who took 1-11 from his eight overs, which included four maidens. It had been 25 years since the Tigers last won a first XI premiership. O’Brien said the playing group had worked hard together. “We played in a grand final nine years ago and five of us are still playing,” he said. “The core group has always been there and this is much deserved for the hard work put in to get it.” It was a big weekend for the Tigers, with their third XI also winning a premiership at Kew. They played at the same location as the first XI, making for a few celebrations on the way home. The fourth XI fell short against Brunswick in their grand final.
West Newport has come from fourth to seal the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 premiership. The Lions needed all three games in the best of three grand final series against the Williamstown Imperials to come away with the flag. The Lions claimed game one of the series on the first weekend, meaning they needed only one of game two or three for victory. West Newport’s Daniel Shanahan said they knew the Imperials were going to come out firing in game two and three. “We were full of confidence after beating [minor premiers] East Keilor the week before in the semi-final. “It’s always tough to come from fourth to win a flag, the odds are against you. “We’ve had some good fights against Imperials over the last couple of years. “They’ve been our closest rival in the division the last few years. We knew they were going to come out all guns blazing, but we always back ourselves.” The Imperials claimed game two, to take the series to a decider. The Lions bowled out the Imperials for 91. Corey Irving and Shanahan took three wickets each. Shanahan said they were thrilled to restrict them to that total, but knew it wasn’t over. “It is good, but we always say the lowest totals are the hardest to chase. In the semi-final we bowled them out for 51 and we managed to get 53, seven down. “We knew we had to stick to our plans. Pick up singles and twos when we could.” The Imperials got the runs, finishing 4-94 to seal the premiership. Irving top scored with 39 not out. Imperials’ skipper Haydn Wilkinson was named man of the series, which Shanahan said was well deserved. The premiership is the club’s first senior flag in the VTCA and its first since the 2011-12 season. It means the side is likely to play in division 2 next season. Shanahan said it was a challenge they were prepared for. “It’s come at a good time, we’ve prepared for a long time. “Last year we made the semi final and with the inclusion of a couple of players we were able to build.” Tara Murray
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