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Rail plan ‘divides’ Sunshine The proposed concept plans for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link will drive a “lethal stake through the heart of Sunshine”, according to a local advocacy group. The Greater Sunshine Community Alliance’s convener Stephen Torsi said the group was concerned by the plans which were released last month by the state and federal governments. The plans include a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River and elevated twin tracks between Sunshine and the Albion Junction. There was no mention of the Sunshine Super Transport Hub in the plans. Mr Torsi said community members were concerned by the information that had been released so far. He said the alliance was concerned about two issues in particular: the omission of the Sunshine Super Transport Hub and the skyrail between Sunshine and Albion Junction. As reported by Star Weekly, Brimbank council has also raised concerns that the hub has been overlooked. The council has written to Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan about its concerns. “The fact that it looks like the super hub has been downgraded is a massive blow as a community,” Mr Torsi said. “We’re keen to work with developers and all the stakeholders and push back on something that looks like it will be second rate. “We want to make sure we get the best for Sunshine, we don’t want just another track that divides the city.”

Mr Torsi said the proposed elevated tracks from Sunshine to Albion Junction would split Sunshine. “They split Sunshine in two in the 60s due to bad planning and this goes further in splitting the city,” he said. “It drives a lethal stake through the heart of Sunshine. We will fight hard on this. Imagine the uproar if this was Toorak.” Sunshine Business Association president Vu Du said the group was “not pleased” with the plans.

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- Stephen Torsi “There are massive developments and people are looking to build businesses in Sunshine,” he said. “People are relying on [the super hub] to come to fruition. “The two shopping centres don’t draw big retailers and something like this would draw larger retailers, which would attract more people to the area.” A state government spokesperson said it was making unprecedented investments in Sunshine. “We’re delivering more than $20 billion in transport infrastructure projects that benefit Sunshine, making it one of the most important transport interchanges in Victoria – so we’re continuing to look at the wider transport precinct at Sunshine, and we’ll have more to say soon about this thriving centre in Melbourne’s growing west, and how the community can have their say on the project as it progresses.”

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Honouring our war heroes Communities across Brimbank will gather on Anzac Day to honour the men and women who have served their country, including World War II veteran Allan Godfrey (pictured). With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling services last year, local RSL sub-branches are looking forward to marking the day this year. Sunday’s Anzac Day service will cap off a big week for Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch, which is celebrating the completion of the Walk of Honour in Woodlea. ■ More stories, pictures: Pages 11-12 Tara Murray

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SHAPING

Let’s shape Brimbank together

Get involved and help shape Brimbank What are your hopes and priorities for Brimbank? We’d love to hear your ideas to help shape Brimbank’s future. The 2021-2025 Council Plan is currently being developed and community engagement is a key component in helping to determine the priorities for Council over the next four years. As part of the engagement, we are also seeking community feedback on the long term Community Vision 2040 and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.

We’re seeking the community’s ideas and priorities in several ways including:

Brimbank that is beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected.”

• Reply paid postcards delivered across the municipality to encourage community members to share their comments • Targeted workshops to gain more detailed community insights and • Online feedback at yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ shapingbrimbank

The four draft strategic directions of the document are:

Community members are encouraged to get involved during the engagement period which runs until Sunday 16 May 2021. The vision of the draft Council Plan is “A transformed

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Places and Spaces Opportunity and Prosperity People and Community Leadership and Governance

Following the engagement activities and using the feedback from community, Council will develop a draft Council Plan and related documents that will be considered by the Council later this year for adoption and implementation.

WHAT’S ON Archie Roach at The Bowery Iconic singer Archie Roach AM will perform live in concert at The Bowery Theatre in May. In his final national tour, the legendary singersongwriter and voice of the Stolen Generations voices the joy, pain and hope he found on his path through these songs to become the singer-songwriter and storyteller that he is today. Archie will be accompanied by musicians Steve Magnusson and Sam Anning. When: Saturday 8 May, 7.30pm Where: Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre Visit creativebrimbank. com.au to learn more about this special performance. Bookings essential.

Enjoy Local There will be live kids entertainment with walkthrough craft and games sessions at the Enjoy Local event in Ardeer. When: Tuesday 20 April, 1-3pm

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Where: Near 29 Maxweld Street Live music entertainment session with Lazy Liars – trio of cello, guitar and keyboards and kick drum will be performing original music inspired by life’s adventures and some classics re-imagined. What: Enjoy Keilor Village When: Friday 23 April, 11am-1pm Where: 702B Old Calder Highway, Keilor Visit brimbank.vic.gov. au/events to learn more about an Enjoy Local event near you.

Save the date for #BWRF2021 The annual Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival (BWRF) encourages a love of reading and literature, celebrates creativity and diversity, and promotes lifelong learning in Brimbank. Save the date for this year’s event 17-26 June and stay tuned for upcoming festival news.

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Music of COVID-19

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Songwriter and comedian A collection of songs called Jude Perl brings her award-winning show to The Music of COVID is now available and you can tune the Brimbank Midsumma Festival. in to our digital platform, What: I Have a Face by Jude Brimbank Live, to check Perl them out. When: Friday 30 April, The project involved 13 young people representing 8-9pm The Brimbank Midsumma Brimbank’s richly diverse Festival celebrates the community. They were invited to write and produce LGBTIQA+ community. Bookings essential. Visit songs consisting of key COVID messages, exploring creativebrimbank.com.au to learn more. their experiences during the periods of lockdown and into the recovery phase. The launch show featuring the Music of COVID is available for listening on demand at Livefm.online/ brimbank-live All information in this week’s edition of Brimbank Buzz was correct at the time of printing. For the latest information about the impacts of COVID-19 on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

Share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Road Management Plan review 2021 – This draft plan into the maintenance and management of local roads has been developed for 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 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

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Cr Virginia Tachos

Mayor

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Calder investigations under way By Tara Murray The Calder Freeway is one of three major north-west freeways included in a Department of Transport (DOT) project aimed at addressing Melbourne’s future transport needs. The DOT wrote to councils, including Brimbank, on March 15, as part of an investigation into infrastructure needs along three of Melbourne’s most vital corridors – the Calder Freeway, Western Highway and Hume Highway. The federal government has committed up to $50 million for upgrades on

each of these roads. One of the focuses of the DOT project is a 23-kilometre section of the Calder Freeway between Gap Road, Sunbury, and the M80 Ring Road. A state government spokesperson said the department was working with key stakeholders, including councils, to help inform its planning for the future infrastructure needs along the Calder Freeway. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic confirmed the department had contacted the council about the freeway. The letter to the council came the day before it announced it’s ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign.

“Council received a letter from the Department of Transport on 15 March, 2021 informing that a new project had been established to assess investment priorities along the Western, Calder and Hume freeway corridors and advising further contact would be made relating to their consultation process and project time frames,” Cr Rasic said. “Council responded to this letter on 22 March welcoming the investigation and nominating a primary contact for the project.” Council wants a diamond interchange at the intersection of the Calder Freeway and Calder Park Drive, the grade separation of the

Sunbury train line at Calder Park Drive and the duplication of Calder Park Drive between the freeway and Melton Highway. They also want improvements between the M80 and the Melton Highway to bring the road up to freeway standard. Council is calling for people to share their stories of driving on the Calder and has started a petition calling for the freeway to be fixed. The ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign will be officially launched at Keilor Golf Club on Saturday at 10am. For more information or to share stories of driving on the Calder, visit: fixthecalder.brimbank.vic.gov.au

Taylors Road upgrades on the cards

Sacreana from CRC St Albans, Mavridi of Melton Secondary College and Enyatta from Melton Secondary College. (Joe Mastroianni) 233712_01

Holiday program hits the right note A group of Brimbank and Melton teenagers were hitting the decks last week as part of a school holiday program. The ON TRACK music school holiday program was brought back to the Tin Shed Community Youth Club, St Albans, giving more than 20 teenagers the opportunity to participate in the program. Developed by the Mushroom Group and supported by the Victorian government, ON TRACK is a learning initiative developed for

young people in the community in need of engagement during the school holidays. Lead songwriting mentor and artist, Thando, said the week provided a lot of good experiences for the high school students. “It’s a creative outlet and an opportunity to let go of everything else in their lives. It lets them be kids and have fun.” Participants learn songwriting in the morning, before learning to put it altogether in a song, including using a DJ deck.

Thando said it was a good way of getting the kids to express themselves through music. She said it was good to see children making friends outside their existing school groups. “We teach them how to perform and they put on a showcase in front of the kids at the end of the week.” Thando said this was the biggest group to take part since the start of the program in June 2018. Tara Murray

Signalised intersections along Taylors Road are among the key projects set to receive funding from Melton council as part of its 2021-22 budget. The council released its draft budget last week, which proposes to spend $60 million on roads. Overall, the council is looking to spend more than $137 million on capital works projects across the municipality in 2021-22 if the budget passes. The council has allocated $4.8 million for a signalised intersection at Taylors Road and Westwood Drive, plus an additional $40,000 for pedestrian crossings. More than $3.1 million has been allocated for signalisation of the Taylors and Plumpton roads intersection, and $3.38 million for the Taylors and Sinclair roads intersection, both in Deanside. Other road projects include $2 million for the road duplication of Hume Drive in Taylors Hill, $4.24 million for signals at the intersection of Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road and $2 million for signals at the intersection of Caroline Springs Boulevard and The Crossing. The budget also includes more than $1.5 million for upgrades at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve and $1.6 million for upgrades to the Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre extension. After a freeze on rates last year, Melton residents are facing an average rates increase of 1.5 per cent. Tara Murray

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Police are investigating an incident in Derrimut earlier this month. The owner of a stolen white ute allegedly noticed four people in the vehicle in a restaurant carpark on Mt Derrimut Road about 11.10am on April 10. An altercation took place and three people ran from the scene. A boy was detained until police arrived and was taken to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. He was interviewed by police and is expected to be charged on summons with theft of a motor vehicle. It is believed the vehicle was stolen by two unknown offenders from Tarneit earlier that day. Investigations are ongoing. Information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Father and daughter duo Tadros Hanna and Carla Tadros made the most of their time at home during lockdown last year. The artists used the time to produce paintings which have formed the basis of a new exhibition, Home Colours. The exhibition is a reflection of last year’s lockdown and restrictions, especially for Carla who completed year 12 online. Carla, who is now studying science at university, has created 10 portraits of celebrities who have had an impact on her. The celebrities include Amy Winehouse,

Frida Kahlo, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Chaplin, Edith Piaf, Aretha Franklin, Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Umm Kulthum. Tadros’ pieces are abstract acrylic paintings reflecting on the colours of places he has previously visited. Tadros said he was very proud of his daughter and the work that she has produced for the exhibition. The exhibition is at the Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre until April 29.

Local sporting groups are being encouraged to submit applications for the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible clubs and community groups across Victoria and will establish opportunities for women and girls at the grassroots level to reach their full potential both on and off the field. For information on the program, go to www.changeourgame.vic.gov.au

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Plan to relocate old station By Tara Murray The 160-year-old Sydenham Railway Station could be given a new lease on life. The Mornington Railway Preservation Society has submitted an application to Brimbank council to move the building to its heritage tourist railway. The building, which has not been used for the past 19 years, is owned by QIC, which owns Watergardens Shopping Centre. Society president Andrew Swaine said the group had been keen to add a railway station to its site for several years. “One of the things we don’t have, and would like to get, is a station,” he said. “We’ve been looking at a number of different stations that we could relocate. “We want to preserve the building and bring it back to what it was meant to be used for. We want to give it a second lease on life.” Mr Swaine said conversations with QIC had been fruitful. “It’s surplus to their needs,” he said. “The building is deteriorating rapidly and needs some maintenance. It’s now getting water damage inside the building and the verandah is corroded.” Mr Swaine said the society had carried out some background work and a heritage study on the station. He said, given the location, the old station had lost some of its relevance. He said if the group is successful in its bid, it would maintain the records of the station and ensure they are available for local historical societies.

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It would also install a commemorative plaque at the station’s current location. Watergardens centre manager Joe Galea confirmed there were proposed plans to relocate the station. “This proposed relocation is supported by Sydenham Historical Society and the Keilor Historical Society, as the relocation will not only return the building to its original use but celebrate its origin and heritage, a fitting next chapter for a building that has been unused for 19 years,” he said. Brimbank city development director Kelvin Walsh confirmed the council had received a planning permit application to relocate the station. He said the application was likely to be determined at an upcoming council meeting. “The application seeks a permit for the demolition (relocation) of the building to a new home at the Moorooduc Station where it would be reconstructed and used for railway purposes.”

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Millennium Man returns Kids in Black. “In the play we are pretending that there is a secret part of Sunshine that houses aliens, agents, spaceships and toxic slime. “One of those spaceships happens to be the Millennium Man statue … he has been removed in the middle of the night by KIB agents because he has been emitting intergalactic radiation since the 90s. “When the statue finally opens up – it reveals all manner of strange inhabitants including, of course, Elvis, a cow and other very silly characters.”

Sunshine’s famous Millennium Man was brought back to life last week. A representation of the famous statue, that was removed last year, was the star of the show in the StagePlay school holiday program, which was held on Friday at Sunshine Heights Primary School. Organiser Jessica Gerger said StagePlay is a drama and art holiday program where kids put on a play in a week. She said they loved the Millennium Man and wanted to bring him back to life in a fun way. “We have had all sorts of themes over the last couple of years … this time around the workshop is a spoof of Men in Black called

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Drivers caught on camera By Goya Dmytryshchak

Drivers caught using mobile phones behind the wheel during a three month trial of new road safety cameras. (Pictures: Supplied)

roads,” he said. “It’s unacceptable that so many Victorians are putting others’ lives at risk, which is why we’re investing $33 million to install this new distracted driver technology, which can save

Seeking nominations for the Melton Heritage Advisory Committee The Melton Heritage Advisory Committee promotes local heritage projects, assesses applications for the City of Melton Heritage Assistance Fund and the City of Melton Heritage Awards, and drives programs that encourage an appreciation of heritage in the City of Melton. There are two positions on the committee available for a two year term. Applications for two positions close: Friday 28 May 2021. To apply: melton.vic.gov.au/heritagecommittee For further information: contact Council’s City Strategy Team on 9747 7200 or email citysupport@melton.vic.gov.au

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up to 95 lives every year. “It’s up to all of us to do the right thing and put our phones away while driving to help keep our roads safe.”

Melton council could install traffic calming measures and reduce the speed limit on a Hillside street where motorists are prone to speeding. Councillors considered a report into potential traffic calming devices for Royal Crescent and Landscape Drive at last week’s council meeting. Officers found there was the potential for traffic calming devices to be installed on Royal Crescent, but said they weren’t warranted for Landscape Drive. The councillors voted to consider pedestrian priority connections and traffic calming measures, including a potential speed limit reduction on Royal Crescent, following completion of the municipal-wide Pedestrian and Cycling Plan that is currently under way. The council previously installed speed signs on Royal Crescent after a traffic management study in 2019 found people were driving marginally over the speed limit on the road. They also conducted speed investigations along Royal Crescent in 2018. Meanwhile, the council’s speed awareness trailer will be set up on Blakeville Drive in Caroline Springs to address concerns about speeding in the area. A report to last week’s council meeting considered the installation of traffic calming measures on the road, but officers found that such devices would not align with the council’s traffic calming policy. Tara Murray

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Drivers in Hillside, Wollert and Laverton were the state’s worst offenders for using mobile phones behind the wheel during a three month trial of new road safety cameras. The trial photographed 679,438 vehicles and found one in 42 drivers were illegally using their mobile phone while driving. Using two portable cameras across a number of metropolitan and regional locations, the trial found the highest rates of mobile phone use at: • Craigieburn Road East in Wollert, with a one-in-18 offence rate; • Calder Park Drive in Hillside, with a one-in-21 offence rate; • Old Geelong Road in Laverton, with a one-in-28 offence rate. The trial was conducted during COVID-19 stage four restrictions, indicating the rate of offending could be much higher when movement isn’t restricted. Fines weren’t issued during the trial. The penalty for illegal use of a mobile phone while driving is $496 and four demerit points. The distracted driving technology also detected drivers not wearing a seatbelt, with a one-in-667 offence rate statewide. Other dangerous behaviours, such as driving with no hands on the wheel or pets on laps were also detected. Acting Police and Emergency Services Minister Danny Pearson said the distracted driving technology used an artificial intelligence-enabled camera system to capture high-resolution images of passing vehicles in all traffic and weather conditions, day and night. “Using your phone while driving is unbelievably dangerous, and this trial has showed just how common it is on Victorian

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Barro ‘making progress’ at landfill By Tara Murray Barro representatives have told a community forum the company believes it is making “reasonable progress” in its bid to extinguish underground fires at the Kealba Landfill. Last week’s forum was the fourth held by Barro to inform the community of the progress to put out the fires, and the first since the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issued a notice ordering the company to have the fires extinguished by the end of July. The company will now host weekly online

meetings until the fires are put out. The fires have been burning for more than 18 months. Barro’s Steve Murphy said the company was exploring a range of different methods to extinguish the fires. “We are making reasonable progress, we believe, and we know it’s not as quick as everyone, including us, would wish it to be, but we are doing everything that can be done safely and appropriately,” he said. Mr Murphy confirmed Barro has submitted an application to extend its working hours, but the permit has yet to receive EPA approval.

Residents voiced concerns about many issues at the meeting, including the impact on their health and the inability to understand the air monitoring reports. Brimbank councillor Virginia Tachos, who is among the affected residents, questioned why no finish date was set earlier in the process and whether the community could have confidence that the target date would be met. The EPA’s Stephen Lansdell said an end date wasn’t set earlier due to the complex nature of the problem. Barro could face non-compliance notices if the work is not completed on time.

Cr Tachos said the air monitoring reports highlighted several chemicals, that when investigated, presented scary information. Barro landfill manager Nino Frasca said of the 77 chemicals monitored for, 72 haven’t been detected or were not high enough to be detected. He said the other five are not thought to be related to the combustion of the landfill and are possibly related to other businesses in the area. St Albans MP and local resident Natalie Suleyman said a minister’s report into the landfill will be released shortly and that she had asked for a second report more recently.

Revamp a home run A long wait is nearly over for Sunshine Softball Association, with the redevelopment of its home at More Park, Ardeer, under way. The association has been based at More Park since 1972. The redevelopment, funded by the council and the state government, includes a new fully accessible sports pavilion with a community social room, kitchen facilities and four female-friendly changeroom facilities, along with umpire facilities, first aid and store rooms and an accessible public toilet. The project also includes carpark upgrades, a new multi-purpose batting cage with lighting catering for softball and soccer, and the reconstruction of sports grounds. The upgrades of the grounds were brought forward a number of years after the state government allocated $4 million for the project through Sport and Recreation Victoria. The association’s Jo Ingram said the upgrades were much-needed, with the old

facility a quarter of the size of the new one and the changerooms not female-friendly. “We’ve gone from one small shower room to four large changerooms and two refs rooms,” she said. The club is hoping that the improved changerooms and facilities will help attract more females to the club. Ms Ingram said it was hoped the redevelopment would mean the association could hold state competitions again. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the redevelopment would make it possible for more people to get involved in local sports. Tara Murray Sunshine Softball Association members with St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman, Community Sports Minister Ros Spence and mayor Ranka Rasic. (Supplied)

Regular overnight closures of Williamstown Road and Millers Road During April and May

During April and May, Williamstown and Millers Roads, under the West Gate Freeway, will be regularly closed at night at the same time for major construction works. These works will be ongoing throughout 2021. Detours will be in place and motorists should allow an extra 15 minutes travel time. We appreciate and thank the local community and motorists for their continued patience. For updates on times and dates of the closures go to bigbuild.vic.gov.au/disruptions Keep in mind there are other disruptions in April and May. Find a detailed list at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Creating a new oasis By Tara Murray Work has started on the Dempster Park ‘Oasis’ Stormwater Harvesting Scheme in Sunshine North. The $2.05 million scheme will harvest, treat and reuse up to 11 million litres of stormwater each year for the sustainable irrigation of the much-loved public recreation space. The harvesting system will boast a 485 square metre habitat rain garden with native plants, and a 1.2 million litre underground water storage tank. The state government, Western Water, City West Water and council have worked together on the project. The council is constructing the project which will be handed to City West Water once completed, which is expected in July this year. St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman said capturing more than four Olympic-sized swimming pools of stormwater each year for

A copy of the draft Road Management Plan 2021-25 is available at our libraries during opening hours and Council’s website: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au. Submissions must be made in writing by Friday 14 May 2021 Submissions can be made by: Email: csu@melton.vic.gov.au Post: Melton City Council, PO Box 21, Melton Vic 3337 For further information: contact the Engineering Team on 9747 7200 or email csu@melton.vic.gov.au

irrigation of the Dempster Park sports fields and recreation areas will save precious drinking water and help protect down-stream waterways. “With our growing population, it’s important we look for smarter and more sustainable opportunities to water our state’s parks and gardens and sporting fields,” she said. “The Dempster Park project is an outstanding example of stormwater harvesting to improve the health of our waterways and maintain a great community asset where nature can thrive and families … can enjoy the outdoors.” Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said that local open spaces have become increasingly important for the physical and mental health of the community, especially during the challenge of last year’s COVID pandemic lockdowns. There are existing water harvest sites in Cairnlea, at Green Gully and Keilor recreation reserves, Keilor Golf Course and Balmoral Park Oasis in Derrimut.

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Surrounded by beauty Point Cook photographer and poet Pranay Lodhiya says he enjoys “finding beauty in the worst situation”, writes Alesha Capone.

he chief financial officer at the Bureau of Meterology started going on early-morning runs when working from home during last year’s coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. Lodhiya said, while on these runs, the feeling of being alone with his thoughts and music was a great way to start the day – like a “meditative space”. Listening to audio books also inspired him to think about “self-awareness and the internal challenges everyone goes through”. “It’s been part of the way to centre myself, rather than rushing all the time,” he said. “I was one of those people who struggled to work from home, at first.” During his exercise routine, Lodhiya began taking photos of sunrises on his phone. He later picked up his DSLR camera to catch the morning scenes in all their glory, as well as sunsets and moonscapes during evening walks. “The photography, post-editing and all that was a very meditative state for me,” Lodhiya said. The many stunning images he captured of Point Cook and its surrounds during the pandemic showcase the beauty of the lonely landscapes and natural world. Lodhiya said he started posting his photographs in the Point Cook Residents Facebook group last year, as a way to bring cheer to others during the lockdowns. “I received a lot of love and encouragement from the group,” Lodhiya said. He is now publishing a book of the images and his poems, titled Lockdown – A Poetographic Journey Though My Eyes. Lodhiya says there are more than 100 photographs in the book, alongside about 50 poems. “For me, it is a way to express what I was thinking in different situations,” he said. Many of the photos in the book were taken in the Cheetham Wetlands, including views from a bridge in the coastal park. A particularly striking picture features drops of melting frost, hanging from the bridge’s railings, against the sunrise. Another image shows tree branches at the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Course silhouetted against a colourful sky. “Trees that don’t look like anything spectacular

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on their own, against the sunset, look amazing,” Lodhiya said. He described other images of weeds and barbed wire as “like finding beauty in the worst situation”. Lodhiya said the book’s cover photo, of a bench where he would finish his runs (pictured top right), was especially meaningful to him. “The book was truly a labour of love for me, the fact that people actually appreciate it and have brought it is amazing,” Lodhiya said. “The fact that I can put a smile on someone’s face, is very humbling.” He has donated $10 from each of the first 100 copies sold to the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre, where he previously volunteered. Lodhiya thanked his publisher Samantha and her team for being “fantastic” and helping to find an Australian printer for the book. The official book launch will be held at Pint Size Indian, 20 Adelphi Boulevard, Point Cook, from 6.30 to 8.30pm on Wednesday, April 21. Details: https://bit.ly/2Qm0RyY Lockdown – A Poetographic Journey Though My Eyes costs $49.95 plus postage, see creativeleads.com.au/pranay-lodhiya

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Sunshine dawn service to go ahead

Jeanette Bryden and Kerry Hewson are among the volunteers selling badges. (Supplied)

Sunshine RSL Sub-branch will host its annual Anzac Day dawn service this week after months of uncertainty. With the COVID-19 pandemic leaving local RSL sub-branches unsure of crowd numbers and restrictions, it had been a wait and see game. The Sunshine RSL Sub-branch will proceed with its dawn service, with some small alterations to allow for COVIDSafe restrictions. Sub-branch president Garry Collins said they were thrilled to be able to hold the service after having to go without one last year. Last year was the 100th anniversary of the Sunshine RSL, which Mr Collins believes is one of the oldest in the state. While they celebrated the anniversary before coronavirus shut everything down, they didn’t get to mark the occasion on Anzac

Day. “We weren’t sure [this year’s service] was going to happen, but it looks like we will get there,” he said. “Due to regulations we are limited to up to 1000 people with QR codes and it is being held in the carpark. “There will be a dawn service with a 6.45am start, followed by an egg and bacon roll for a gold coin donation. “The club will then be opened at 8.30am.” The service will cap off a big couple of weeks for the branch, with volunteers spending time selling badges at local shopping centres. Mr Collins said they had an eager group of volunteers who were keen to get back out in the community. They started selling badges last week and will likely be selling them up until Saturday. “The 2021 Anzac Appeal for the Sunshine

sub-branch is raising vital funds,” Mr Collins said. “We’ve got eager volunteers who are dedicated to getting into the community and not only sell the badges, but share their stories and experiences. “We’re hoping the local community will again generously support the annual Anzac Day appeal.” The funds raised will go towards paying for services and programs for veterans who need help, including assisting with medical bills. Badges are being sold at Central West, Sunshine Marketplace, Brimbank Shopping Centre and through some schools. The carpark at the Sunshine RSL will be open at 6am on Anzac Day ahead of the dawn service. Tara Murray

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Paige, Dennis and Meagan Thornton with Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch’s Murray Lewis and Andrew Marshall. Right: James Norman Noble; The plaque honouring Mr Noble. (Pictures: Tara Murray and supplied)

Veteran’s legacy lives on By Tara Murray One of the last men to leave Gallipoli during World War I is among those recognised on Aintree’s new Walk of Honour. The family of James Norman Noble was among those to visit the memorial on Sunday for a dedication ceremony. Mr Noble, who was born in 1880, spent time in Europe during World War I, including at Gallipoli and Lone Pine. His grandson, Dennis Thornton, said his grandfather was one of the people known as the “die-hards”. He said Mr Noble was one of the last 30 people left on the beach at Gallipoli, who faced the enemy so the rest of the troops could leave without loss. Mr Noble went on to fight in a number of other locations and progressed through the ranks to become a sergeant. He was awarded a Military Medal for his bravery. Mr Noble was injured a number of times during the war and was later sent to England to recover. It was there that he met his wife,

Catherine, with the two returning to Australia in 1919. They had five children. Mr Thornton said it was special to see his grandfather recognised on the Walk of Honour. “He was the ultimate gentleman,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to grow up with him and this is a legacy and it will live on. “My grandfather would have wanted his army mates’ names put forward before him, he was so humble. “It’s really important for me.” Mr Thornton, who has his grandfather’s war medals, also has a penny that his grandfather found in England, which is dated 1797 – his service number. Mr Thornton said it was his daughter Paige who approached Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch about having her great-grandfather recognised. She works nearby and walks past the site of the plaque regularly. “For my dad, it’s about remembering my grandfather, as the type of person he was,” she said.

“For me and my sister and brother … it’s the way we’ll be able to remember him for the future to come. “With this plaque, information has been brought up that we were never told before. It’s a good reminder about who he is, what he has done for our family and our country as well. “It is quite touching in a way. To come past and my family is on the Walk of Honour, and it’s an honour to have him there.” Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch president Andrew Marshall also has a plaque on the Walk of Honour. He led the dediciation service on Sunday. “It is terrific, it [the walk] was opened in about 2019 and since then we’ve been working hard to get the extra plaques and we finally get to dedicate the whole walk,” he said in the lead-up to the dedication. “It’s excellent to see people there who have plaques. The council has put a lot of effort into it.” He said many local RSL members were recognised along the Walk of Honour.

Keilor Village will again honour those who served their countries in an Anzac Day service on Sunday. The service, to be held at the cenotaph in Keilor Village, will be run by the Keilor Historical Society with the support of Keilor East RSL. Society president Susan Jennison said it was great to be able to hold a service again, after last year’s service was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. She said the society was keen to ensure the heritage of the local Anzac spirit lived on. The Keilor service will start at 10.30am on Anzac Day. It will include the prayer of remembrance, Last Post, one minute silence and the national anthem. Brimbank council, Keilor East RSL, Keilor Historical Society and the Keilor Traders Association will all lay wreaths at the end of the service, Ms Jennison said. Local musician and musical director Wayne Morris Bowden will play Last Post. In the lead-up to Anzac Day, the society, with the help of the Keilor Village Scouts and Cubs, will plant flowers in the Keilor Plantation near the football ground as a way of honouring the Anzacs. The flowers have been donated. Keilor East RSL will hold a dawn service on Anzac Day. The service will be held at the cenotaph at Heinze Reserve. Tara Murray

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The Aintree Walk of Honour. Top right: Vietnam veterans Robert Matthewman and John Willis assist World War II veteran Allan Godfrey on the Walk of Honour (Pictures: Supplied)

Veterans’ sacrifices remembered By Tara Murray War veterans and local heroes were among those who were honoured on Sunday at the Aintree Walk of Honour. A special dedication service was held to mark the completion of the walkway, recognising local veterans and essential service workers, including police and country fire representatives, nurses, doctors and SES

volunteers. The Walk of Honour spans more than 600 metres, with an eternal flame and reflecting pond inscribed with the Anzac Creed. The creation of the pond was the third and final stage of the project. There are more than 180 trees and just under 150 plaques commemorating the men and women who served, with space for future plaques and trees. The project is a collaboration between

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Woodlea and the Caroline Springs RSL Sub-branch. The site was previously used as a signalling station during World War II. Woodlea project director Matthew Dean said it is a privilege to be able to create a memorial of this size within the growing community. “It is important that present and future generations understand that sacrifice of war goes beyond those who lost their lives. It is also about the families who are left at home without

their loved ones, and those who return and grapple with the PTSD that lingers,” he said. “This project honours all of these people.” The $1.5 million project was funded by Victoria Investments and Properties and Mirvac and has been under construction for four years. The Caroline Springs RSL will have a dawn service on Anzac Day and be selling badges at local shopping centres.

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Out and about Teddy Bear picnics, book sales and roving magicians offered something for everyone across the west at the weekend. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

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Through the lens Desiree from ‘African Sisterhood of Melbourne’ certainly knows how to be bold. Desiree was selling hats and other African-themed merchandise at the recent Be Bold Festival. (Damjan Janevski)

Volunteers wanted The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its program in the Werribee and Point Cook areas. Volunteers will visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. A female volunteer with an understanding of MS is also sought to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ volunteer@ms.org.au or Sue, 9845 2744

Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. The choir meets every Wednesday during school terms from 7.30-9.30pm at the Church of Christ Hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. Term two starts on April 21. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Powder mill open day Friends of the Black Powder Mill in Cairnlea will hold an open day on Saturday, May 1, giving a glimpse into the mill’s past. Hear the history of gunpowder production at the site, see the machinery in operation and observe the firing of 19th century firearms, from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Talks and demonstrations at 11am and 1.30pm. Corner Parklea Avenue and Grassy Point Road, Cairnlea. ■ 0429 203 895 or foford54@tpg.com.au

The Ricky Nelson Show A musical tribute show for one of rock‘n’rolls brightest stars is coming to Taylors Lakes Secondary College on Saturday, May 8, from 7pm. The assistant

principal of the school will be performing with a combination of archival footage and the sound of a live band. Bookings essential. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BORUG

Museum UNDONE A new immersive project with the Kyneton Museum collection engages with history and its gaps as part performance, part exhibition. Audiences are free to roam the 90 minute performance at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5pm Sundays across June 2021 at Metanoia Theatre, 270 Sydney Road. Tickets: $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

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

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

Melton South Knit & Natter 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

7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

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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

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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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

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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

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Join the Melton South Community Singers social group which meets at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked by the council. If you’re over 60 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507

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Enduring friendship flourishes at Wyndham Grange It all began when Mary took a freshly cooked batch of scones to welcome her new neighbours in Kealba, in those days not much more than open spaces. It was the start of an amazing friendship between Mary and her husband Barry and Gayle and hubby Wally that’s now spanned 48 years. The couples, who had a gate between their homes, have been on 15 cruises together, explored Asia and Europe together, share a very active social life, and every Christmas swap gifts of $500 to go towards their annual trek to Lake Fyans near Ararat. The couples have two sons and two daughters between them who grew up as fast friends and remain so today. The parents and kids wore a track through that shared gate, and acted like one big family. Mary, 72, who still works as a mobile hairdresser, takes up their story. “Barry and I were looking into moving into an over-55s community about 10 years ago, but Gayle and Wally weren’t ready to take the plunge then,” says Mary. “But I’d looked around extensively for the right place and when I found RCA Wyndham Grange, we knew it was the right fit. “Gayle and Wally eventually agreed, and we moved in on April 1 this year – in neighbouring villas, of course!” Gayle, 69, who loves being on her computer and enjoys making quilts, says the village is “really fantastic”. “It’s a pleasure to be here in all aspects,” she says. “We all love our beautiful villas which we had a say in their final finishes, the gardens and the creek are gorgeous, and our other neighbours are an incredibly friendly bunch. “We all enjoy the happy hours around the fabulous bar and can gather there with up to

Dynamic quartet: Barry and Mary (back) and Wally and Gayle; The couples love their villas. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Diners urged to mind their manners We all know that wait staff in cafes and restaurants can have a big impact on our enjoyment of our dining experience – for good and bad – but how often do we stop and think about what they think of us? Anyone who’s ever worked waiting tables knows what hard yakka it is, but as customers we can sometimes treat them as servants rather than people with aching feet, minds filled with orders, and diplomacy talents fully in gear. They work damn hard to keep us happy and deserve kudos for smiling even when they may be seething inside. So what is it about diners that causes the burn? Here are a few to think about and if we’re guilty of these ‘sins’: 1. Snapping fingers to gain their attention, or calling out when they’re taking an order at another table. 2. Not using please and thank-you. 3. Stacking dishes in an impossible pile they then have to separate. 4. Stuffing napkins or straws into mugs or glasses – leave them beside your plate. 5. Leaving used tissues and other nasties for them to collect – ew! 6. Complaining about the meal – after you’ve eaten it all. 7. Ignoring them as they’re going through the specials – it’s part of their job. 8. Letting your kids get out of hand, eg roaming – an accident waiting to happen. 9. Arriving 10 minutes before closing time. 10. Leaving tips in coins – is that what they’re worth? If any of us are guilty of no-nos without even stopping to think about the effect, we might be put on the unspoken list of ‘annoying customers’. And, really, who wants that? After all, wait staff are gifts to us, not entitlements.

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The 2010 Skoda Superb wagon, 2015 Skoda Superb sedan and 2017 Skoda Superb sedan. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Salute to top-tier talent By Michael Howard The untapped brilliance of General Dodge was unleashed at Geelong on Saturday night and within a couple of stunning strides Parwan trainer Mick Chircop’s hard-luck horse reminded of his top-tier talent. The eight-year-old Courage Under Fire gelding, who was bred by Alabar Farms to Sheza Keeper, was having only his 18th trip to the race track but delivered his 13th win, with Jason Lee unleashing his exceptional speed at each end of the TAB Captain Sandy Free For All. “He’s had such limited racing and usually it’s hard to go out against a field like that,” Lee told Trots Vision. “His preparation has been very limited and he did it with absolute ease, more or less untouched.” It was the headliner on a night full of headlines at Geelong, including Riley Butt steering his first Victorian winner for dad Tim; Big Jack Hammer returning to the winners’ list over Tornado Valley; two-year-old filly Irish Black Label stamping herself one to watch on debut; and then Teetreetommy boxed home brilliantly to salute for Mick Barby and Anne-Maree Conroy. And that doesn’t even include James Herbertson’s rare double, clipping Geelong’s mile record with Steel Screens in the fifth (1:53.5) and then smashing it in the last with Honolua Bay (1:51.9). But it’s General Dodge whose name will be most uttered around water coolers this week and he certainly had Lee buzzing post-race. “I was pretty excited when I got the opportunity to drive him in the trials and was then offered the drive on him race night,” Lee said. “Always watched him from afar and thought he was very good.

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“I always said Chilli Palmer, I only got to drive him once, was probably the quickest horse [I’d driven] for point-to-point speed, but I think this guy’s definitely probably got him. He’s freakish what he can do within 50 metres.” General Dodge showed that speed at both ends, ripping from the gate to cover favourite Pacifico Dream and hold the lead until Josh Aiken emerged on Reactor Now. It was a scenario that even surprised Lee. “I was just going to poke out steady to be honest, my ideal scenario was to try and end up one-one,” he said. “The boys said he gets out fair, he gets out OK, but he’s not blistering. “He came out and we were looking all right,

so I just gave him a slap on the rump and he went straight across them. “I was umming and arghing whether to hold up or take cover and I just went with the more conservative approach because it’s been so long. When I drove him in the trials coming off speed he’s really dynamic and scary, scary fast. I think he could have led tonight and done things just as easy.” Instead Lee was able to bide his time until the sprint lane opened and when he did he rocketed past Reactor Now amid a 27.4-second last quarter to win by 8.7 metres, with Boncel Benjamin next best for Steven Duffy and David Moran.

It was a stunning performance for a horse who hadn’t raced since February last year and was having only his third start since June 2018, gifting trainer Chircop some reward for perseverance. “There’s always big hype on these horses and we need these sort of horses going around to make racing exciting. It’s disappointing when they’re not, but obviously the horse comes first and these guys have always done that with him,” Lee said. “All credit goes to Mick and all his crew, they’ve done a great job with him. He’s definitely not an easy horse to train. They’ve been patient, it’s just great to be able to reward them tonight with a win like that.”

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21. Which two teams contested the 2021 AFLW grand final?

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25. Which country has won the most Curling World Championships? 26. Who is the only female driver to finish on the podium at the Indy 500?

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Ball in play at state titles The best of the best were on show when Werribee Baseball Club hosted the Junior League, Little League and Senior League state championships at the weekend. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janveski was at the home plate to catch some of the action.

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SPORT Darley snares star batsman Dilan Chandima Darley has wasted no time in adding to its ranks for next season, with the signing of Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s reigning best and fairest winner. The Lions, who have claimed back-to-back Ballarat Cricket Association premierships, last week announced the signing of gun all-rounder Dilan Chandima. Chandima starred for Sunbury United in the GDCA’s McIntyre Cup this season, hitting five centuries, including a 197 not out. He claimed the Sullivan Medal as the competition’s best player, with United making the grand final. Lions coach Brian Wheelahan said they were delighted to have signed Chandima, who can also bowl leg spin. “He is obviously a class player,” he said. “He is good mates with Hassi [Lions premiership

New Darley signing Dilan Chandima with friend and new teammate Hasitha Wickramasinghe. (Supplied)

player Hasitha Wickramsinghe] and they played a lot of school cricket together in Sri Lanka and they had been talking. “He wanted to play on turf and Sunbury United played on hard wicket. He wanted to test himself.” Wheelahan said the arrival of Chandima would offset the loss of Anthony Taylor, who is moving to Queensland. Like Taylor, Chandima is an opening batsman. Wheelahan said he had spoken with Chandima about what they expected from him next season and his role in the team. “We’re not expecting miracles,” he said. “We know he is a quality player, and we want him to work hard and enjoy his cricket. “If he produces big scores, that is a bonus. “He comes in with no expectations. He is walking into a pretty strong side and we want

him to just play his role.” Chandima is the third player in recent years to join the Lions from the GDCA. Danza Hyatt and Madushanka Ekanayaka have both been key players in the club’s two premierships. Ekanayaka is also a Sullivan Medal winner in the GDCA. Wheelahan said the club was looking to invest time in developing its junior players. “Our seconds were enormous this year, even if the results don’t show. “We had about nine kids in there who are 20 and under and they all had their moments. “We had a 17-year-old, Brodie Ward, in our premiership side. We will be competitive again and I’m hoping for development from the younger kids.” Tara Murray

Falcons raring to go By Tara Murray After the longest pre-season ever, the City West Falcons will finally take to the court this week in the Victorian Netball League. The Falcons, like all other teams in the competition, spent last year on the sidelines due to COVID-19. While there was no netball, Falcons coach Marg Lind said they still did a lot of work behind the scenes. “It’s a weird feeling,” she said of preparing for their round one match. “The pre-season was the largest on record. We did a full year on Zoom, with three online fitness sessions a week. “We got the Altona Netball Association involved, with all the young kids doing it as well. “It kept the club going and together and kept the team spirit together.” The core group of the Falcons’ 2020 squad has returned, but the team had a couple of key departures. Molly Jovic and Jacqui Newton have both secured contracts with Collingwood’s Super Netball team and won’t be with the Falcons this season. Maggie Lind has also signed on with the Magpies as a training partner. Nicole Richardson, a long-time coach with the Falcons, is the Magpies new head coach. Marg Lind said they expected to see Maggie at the Falcons throughout the season. She said having the three players involved in Super Netball is good recognition for the club. “It’s very pleasing,” she said. “These girls deserved opportunities a long time ago. “We’re stoked and it reflects well on the club.” Lind said an expansion of the second-tier Australian Netball League competition, with Collingwood Magpies and Tasmania now fielding separate teams, meant more players could gain opportunities at a higher level. She said Jane Cook, the tallest goaler in Australia, was one player who should be getting opportunities at ANL level, to help build the country’s goal shooting stocks. For the Falcons, Cook, Sarah Szczykulski, Zoe Davies, Maddi Gray and Tee Salanoa are among the key players returning. Montana Holmes has come across from Ariels and will fill the void in the midcourt left by the departure of Jovic. Rising star Melissa Oloamanu will step into the defensive end, while Emma Walters has been promoted into the championship side. Lind said the Falcons would again have some good young talent across all three sides. “We have 13 players in the state squads for

Deer Park Club president John Berry, head of operations Mark Casey and general manager David Thompson. (Supplied)

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the under-17s and under-19s,” she said. “Our 19s are raw, but showing a lot of potential. If we keep them at the club, we’re in a good spot for the future.” While they’ve got one eye on the future, the Falcons are keen to continue their strong

performances this season. Lind said 2021 was shaping up as an interesting year, with a number of changes to teams across the league. She said the Falcons had their sights set on playing finals this year.

One of Australia’s top bowls coaches and administrators will take the reins as Deer Park Club’s head of bowls operation. Mark Casey, who was also a star on the green winning Commonwealth Games and world championships gold, was last week announced as the club’s new head of bowls. Casey is an experienced sport executive who has helped to grow and foster the game of bowls throughout Australia. He has previously worked for Bowls Australia and is a member of Bowls Australia’s Hall of Fame. He said he was excited to bring those skills to Deer Park. “I have dedicated my life to the sport of lawn bowls, first picking up a bowl at the age of five,” he said. “I progressed through the ranks as an athlete for the Australian team for approximately 18 years, before turning my attention to bowls administration, coaching and event management. “I now turn my focus to the Deer Park Club as we embark on the next period of growth and success.” Casey has most recently been involved in the Ultimate Bowls Championships, which he conceptualised and has taken to the world stage. The competition, which is a fast-paced pairs format with an innovative scoring system, is the world’s richest bowls competition with more than $500,000 in prize money. Deer Park is a foundation franchisee and host venue in that competition. Deer Park Club general manager David Thompson said: “To appoint such a highly credentialed and respected figure within the bowls community is a testament to our commitment to becoming the leading bowls club in Australia. “We are thrilled to have Mark join the Deer Park Club to spearhead our bowls operations.” Tara Murray

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