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Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke and Stargazed Festival director Stephanie Peters.

The Stargazed Festival is reigniting the disco inferno in Footscray by showcasing some of the best in local arts and music. From May 1-16, a series of immersive concerts and experiences will be happening in the area, including roller disco, experimental sound and video, and virtual reality performances in a disused ammunition facility evoking the ghosts of Footscray past. Those seeking a more relaxed experience can take a boat ride along the Maribyrnong River while being serenaded by dreamy acoustic folk music, or experience an evening of films curated by local filmmakers. Guests can also enjoy a new wave rock concert at Kindred Studios, showcasing one-off performances from Stargazed Records artists, or mix it up at the variety show, including burlesque, at the Footscray Park Bowls Club. And yes, guests can bowl. Stargazed is a Footscray-based not-for-profit art collective and record label, specialising in immersive experiences. Details and bookings: stargazed.org/festival

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Rate rise divides council By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay council’s draft 2021-22 budget has been narrowly passed by four votes to three, with some councillors expressing concern at an accumulative 3.5 per cent rate rise over two years. This year’s proposed average general rate rise is 1.5 per cent, in line with the state government’s rate cap. However, council documents note that last year’s “one-off rate adjustment in 2020-21 has been removed” and “it acknowledged that its removal could be considered to increase the overall rate rise in 2021-22”. Cr Tony Briffa asked last week’s council meeting if last year’s 2 per cent rate rise would apply this year and was told it would be accumulated into this year’s rate rise.

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“I opposed the 2 per cent residential rate increase last year; it’s no surprise I continue to oppose that 2 per cent this year,” they said. “I also oppose the additional 1.5 per cent increase proposed for the 2021-22 year. “This is not in my opinion – and, hell what would I know – but this is not the time to increase rates in my opinion. “Lots of residents have been impacted by the pandemic. Many people have lost their jobs, been made underemployed, made to retire early, lost businesses, careers have been delayed by younger people, etcetera. “If I look at pensioners and our most vulnerable people, they are doing it really tough. These people are on fixed incomes. “Their hard-earned savings continue to reduce yet their bills continue to rise year after

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year after. “I’m not sure that the ‘Hobsons Bay has Heart’ [campaign] is actually reflected in this budget given the successive residential rate increases during a pandemic, which is unfortunately not over by a long shot.” Deputy mayor and chartered accountant Daria Kellander said: “I can’t support a rates rise during COVID. “Well, the argument might be that the council needs a bigger surplus to reinvest back into the community as capital works – how much of a surplus is enough? “If we look back to the 2018-19 budget and look at the surplus that was being forecast for the 2021-22 year at that stage, it was forecasting $16.3 million. “The latest budget is forecasting a surplus of $27.4 million – that’s $11 million higher, $11

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million more than we have today. “Last year, Maribyrnong froze their 2 per cent rate raise. Hobsons Bay simply Band-aided it with a $20 rebate to every household. “According to last year’s budget, Maribyrnong was forecasting a surplus of $18.6 million for the 2021-22 year. Hobsons Bay is now forecasting $8.8 million higher than that, so how much money is enough?” Cr Diana Grima said she was against the rate rise because of “COVID and job losses”. “I think we should decrease our rates,” she said. The draft budget will be out for public feedback until May 14 and is expected to be decided on at the council meeting on June 8. The full council meeting of April 20 can be heard via the Hobsons Bay council website.

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Municipal charge to be reviewed By Goya Dmytryshchak Maribyrnong council has released its draft 2021-22 budget, which includes an average 1.5 per cent rate rise, a review of the municipal charge and endorses a proposal to borrow $10 million for the Footscray Town Hall redevelopment. The council intends to raise $100,776,958 by general rates and municipal charges, according to budget papers. Councillor Jorge Jorquera told last week’s

council meeting he would like to maintain the municipal charge at $20 rather than raise it to $30 as proposed. Deputy mayor Anthony Tran said he would like to see modelling ranging from $20 to $100 in municipal charges. “Can we go from $20 to maybe $100 so our residents can really see the effects of municipal charges, especially when going from lower ratepayers to the higher,” he said. Councillors resolved that chief executive Stephen Wall provide further modelling of

the implications of amending the municipal charge. The draft budget proposes to increase the cost of the garbage and recycling collection service from $179.75 to $198. Three bins, including a food and garden waste bin, would be $246. The council also plans to increase the pensioner rebate by $3 to $201.30. As reported by Star Weekly in February, Footscray Town Hall will undergo a redevelopment costing up to $30 million.

The town hall was originally built in 1936 as the municipal offices, courthouse and post office, with the main council building extended over several stages with the last construction works completed in 1984. The council said changes to legislation and building code standards, coupled with growth within its organisation, had rendered the heritage structure no longer fit for purpose. The draft budget is out for public consultation with the final budget due to be adopted at the council meeting of June 15.

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The Newport Railway Workshops. (Supplied)

Bid to keep railway groups in Newport Hobsons Bay council has moved to prevent the state government’s planned removal of railway heritage groups from the heritage-listed Newport Railway Workshops. The government recently indicated it wanted the heritage railway groups, who have run Steamrail Victoria and the 707 Operations volunteer groups restoring heritage trains at the workshops for nearly 30 years, moved off the site, Cr Peter Hemphill told last week’s council meeting. “Those that know me know that I am very passionate about preserving history and heritage,” he said. “A few weeks ago, the government released that document, ‘Preserving our rail history – a blueprint for the future’, and it has a lot of detail in it but not enough to some degree. “For the local rail heritage groups, they see it

as no future and that’s because it’s made it quite clear … that VicTrack wants to move them off the site.” Cr Hemphill said the rail heritage groups at the workshops had hundreds of volunteers restoring heritage rolling stock, plus providing engineering services to many other rail heritage groups around the state, along with running steam trains. “These groups have been working out of the West Block since the mid-1990s, and in the case of Steamrail (Victoria), they’ve been there a decade earlier,” he said. “If you do the numbers, you could probably guess that there’s been a million hours of volunteer work being spent down there.” “There have been reports that they want to move them up to country Victoria. “The groups say that would be the death

knell for them because they’re volunteers and they mainly live in Melbourne and they would have to travel vast distances to carry out their important heritage work. “It has some of the most significant intact 19th century rail infrastructure of anywhere in the world to the extent that there’s even been thoughts that it should be listed by UNESCO.” The council resolved to prepare a report based on consultation with the state government and the railway heritage groups to provide councillors with a better understanding of available options that prevent the removal of the railway heritage groups. It will write to Williamstown MP Melissa Horne requesting a meeting with all parties.

Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents have tens of millions languishing in lost or unclaimed superannuation accounts, according to new figures from the Australian Taxation Office. The ATO has revealed $13.8 billion in lost or unclaimed superannuation was being held in accounts across Australia as at June 30 last year, including $2.3 billion in Victoria. A breakdown of postcode data shows the following amounts of lost and unclaimed super: Maribyrnong ($14.64 million), Altona Meadows/Laverton ($13.78 million), Brooklyn/Kingsville/ Maidstone/Tottenham/West Footscray ($12.49 million), Footscray/Seddon ($12.38 million), Yarraville ($9.28 million), Williamstown/Williamstown North ($7.3 million), Altona/Seaholme ($6 million) and Braybrook ($2.4 million). Business and wealth strategist Michael Osborne said super was often lost when people changed funds, jobs or address, or when they got married or changed their name. “It’s the nature of work with people moving around more … and that combines with people’s inexperience on the topic,” he said. “It’s really your savings, people wouldn’t leave a savings account unattended, but that’s what’s happening with super.” Mr Osborne said when younger, people might not place importance on super, but given it was their money they should take more of an interest. “Get a better understanding of where your money is and get a better understanding of the importance of savings and superannuation,” he said. Further details: www.ato.gov.au Oliver Lees and Goya Dmytryshchak

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Call for safe Queen Street bridge crossing Altona Meadows Community Association members have protested at the site of the Queen Street bridge over Laverton Creek in a bid for a safe pedestrian and cyclist crossing before someone is injured or killed. Hobsons Bay council, pedestrians and cyclists had called on the state government to incorporate a foot bridge in its Queen Street bridge strengthening project. More than 1000 postcards calling for safe pedestrian and cyclist access over the Queen Street road bridge were handed to Altona MP Jill Hennessy but no action has been taken. The council is lobbying the state government for $1.5 million funding for a separate crossing

over the bridge. Up to 20,000 vehicles use the bridge each day but pedestrians, cyclists or those with wheelchairs and prams have to take a 1.6 kilometre off-road detour across Laverton Creek. Association president Jodi Martin said it was a safety issue. “There’s a need there for kids on bikes,” she said. “We’ve seen pregnant ladies walk across that bridge with a child in a pram with their back to the traffic and just hoping that a big delivery truck doesn’t go past them. “It’s stupidity. It’s bureaucracy gone wild.

“It’s extremely dangerous. “I’ve seen people walk across there with three dogs on leashes and there’s only just enough room for an individual to walk one way along there and they’re pressed right up against the wall. “If a large truck or a bus came past, the wind pull from them could suck them across into traffic. “The pathway that they’re offering is a 20-minute walking detour so you either decide to walk an extra 20 minutes or you go the gauntlet, and most people walk the gauntlet.” Goya Dmytryshchak

Altona Meadows Community Association members have protested at the site of the Queen Street bridge. (Supplied)

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Work has started on the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital – the largest capital investment in a hospital in Victoria’s history, fully funded by the Andrews government. Set to open in 2025, it will support the growing population in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The new Footscray Hospital will be located on the corner of Geelong and Ballarat roads in Footscray and will replace the current hospital on Gordon Street, which was built in the 1950s. The current hospital will be decommissioned in 2025 and a community engagement process will take place regarding the future use of the

Gordon Street site. The new Footscray Hospital will have more than 500 beds, treat 15,000 additional patients and allow 20,000 extra people to be seen by the emergency department each year. There will also be more outpatient, mental health, palliative care and surgical services. It also includes wards that can operate in pandemic mode to allow for increased capacity if needed. The new Footscray Hospital is the centrepiece of a massive investment in health infrastructure in Melbourne’s west, including the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the new Sunshine Hospital emergency department.

Maribyrnong police are inviting the community to complete a survey about safety issues until May 15. The survey is for people who live, work or visit Braybrook, Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray and Yarraville. Questions include ranking the top three safety concerns out of alcohol or other drugs, online safety, youth offending, safety of property and possessions, family violence, road safety and firearm safety. People are also asked for their ideas of what police can do to improve safety, what police do well and how comfortable they feel about approaching police. Fill out the survey at www.engage.vic. gov.au/maribyrnong-safety-survey

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Rally round the drums

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Newport Drummers, a new group started by the Newport Fiddle and Folk Club, is helping people with mental health, dementia and plain enjoyment of music. Master drummer, Martin Case, said he graduated Berklee College of Music and was trying to find a function of music in society and our community. “People are starving and dying in the world and here I am with a music degree, and I started really thinking about that and I met a man named Kwabena Owusu who turned me on to West African drumming and community drumming,” he said. “One of the things I really enjoy about West African drumming is you have to listen to each other for the drumming to work. “One of the things that West African drums does is it takes young people without focus, gives them discipline. “It also helps people living with dementia, slows down that development. “And helps alleviate depression, Parkinson’s disease, all these things. “So, for me, especially in a post-COVID world, what I did was gathered a bunch of drums and said to my community: rally.” The group meets Thursdays from 7.30-9pm at Newport Community Hub. The first class is free and drums can be provided. Details: 0401 889 743 or m@ martincasemediaproductons.com Goya Dmytryshchak

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Store supervisors at four Woolworths supermarkets in the west will begin wearing body cameras to help deter customers from assaulting and abusing staff, as part of a nationwide trial. Woolworths’ director of stores, Rob Moffat, said the trial – which is being rolled out at 11 supermarkets across Australia – follows a doubling in reports of assaults against employees last year. The cameras will be trialled at supermarkets in Hoppers Crossing, Millers Junction at Altona North, St Albans and Sunshine Marketplace. An Abbotsford store will also trial the cameras. Woolworths has placed signage in each of the stores to inform customers of the camera trial. “We’re trialling team safety cameras in a small number of stores to see if they can help prevent assaults and abuse of our team members,” Mr Moffat said. “The cameras will only be turned on as a last resort if a supervisor is concerned about a threat to team safety. “Nobody deserves to be abused at work, so it’s important we look at new measures to help keep our team members safe. “These cameras are used widely in retail across the US and UK and have been effective in reducing the rate of reported incidents.” The cameras need to be turned on to capture footage, and audio will not be recorded. Any recordings filmed at the supermarkets will be stored securely on Australian servers, and access to the footage will be limited to a small team of Woolworths security experts and law enforcement agencies. The National Retail Association released a report last year revealing more than 85 per cent of workers in the industry were being abused verbally or physically almost daily.

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Vendors policy ‘unfair’ By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay’s longest operating ice cream truck vendor has criticised the council’s draft mobile vendors policy released for community feedback. Albert Cerminara, who runs the Mr Fresh Ice Cream truck, said the proposed policy would drive him out of Hobsons Bay. “The policy is unreasonable and unfair,” he said. “The things that concern me would be the 500 metre exclusion zone from an activity centre, existing bricks and mortar (businesses), approved vendor locations and other mobile vendors. “It’s excessive. We won’t be able to trade anywhere basically. It would take out Newport, it would take Williamstown, it would take out Altona.” Mr Cerminara said the $12,000 annual permit fee for itinerant (roaming) vendors was excessive. “Two other councils, Maribyrnong, for example, have a roaming policy and have one that actually works and has worked for various years,” he said. “Their fee is $3152.50. “Hume council has a fee of $967 for mobile vendors. “It’s just a money grab. It’s simply a deterrent.” Mr Cerminara and his father have traded in Hobsons Bay for more than 30 years. They give out free ice creams at some locations such as specialist schools and aged care facilities, and have a ‘pay it forward’ scheme. Through a tender process, the council issues up to nine stationary roadside vendor permits, a council report states. Vendors operating through the stationary roadside vendor program pay an annual permit fee ranging from $2500 at Altona boat ramp to $8000 at the Timeball Tower in Williamstown. The mobile vendors policy is out for public consultation for six weeks.

Meal boxes pay it forward A pilot meal delivery program called Mari Feeds is being trialled for up to 300 households in Braybrook, Maidstone and West Footscray. Central West Shopping Centre, Maribyrnong council and VicHealth have joined forces to create meal boxes for the community. Recipes are supplied by community members and ingredients sourced from local businesses. There are three tiers of meal boxes: free boxes for families in need, reduced-cost boxes for health care and concession card holders, and full-priced boxes for those who have the means to ‘pay it forward’ to partially fund other boxes. Central West representative Gabriella Bowman said each box contained enough fresh produce for three meals. “We know that COVID was a really difficult time for a lot of people across Australia, so we want to help our local community by paying it forward with fresh, healthy produce at a small or zero cost,” she said. The program, which is expected to deliver 3600 meals, runs until June 29. Locals are being invited to share their favourite family recipes or a signature dish as part of the program. Recipes need to be healthy, six steps or less, and use basic ingredients and cooking utensils. Recipes submitted so far include Singapore Hokkien mee noodles, qorma curry and spaghetti carbonara. Details: www.maribrynong.vic.gov.au/ marifeeds Goya Dmytryshchak

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Show a ‘portrait of the moment’ Mud wrestling and three floors of choose-yourown-adventure theatre will be happening at The Substation at Newport from next month. Internationally acclaimed theatre-maker David Woods has collaborated with 30 artists to transform three levels of the premier arts venue in Melbourne’s west for the installation, titled THIS. The Substation is the only western suburbs venue part of the Rising Festival. The Substation artistic director Brad Spolding said THIS. was part installation, part exhibition and part performance. “There are opportunities during the performance for you to take a different path, join a different audience,” he said.

“My understanding is that the show is really about the moment that we find ourselves in, where once we’re kind of called on to work with each other, particularly like internationally around COVID vaccinations. “We’re not out of this until we’re all out of this. “But on the other hand we’re in a situation, like if you look at Facebook, where we are also kind of facing the worst of humanity. “So, this show is bringing together a big portrait of the moment that we are facing ourselves in.” The event runs from May 26 to June 6. Details: info@thesubstation.org.au Mud wrestling and three floors of choose your own adventure theatre will be happening at The

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Help for women in need By Goya Dmytryshchak A Williamstown student has spent two months making dignity packs with basic toiletries for women in need. Sienna Armstrong, a year 9 student at Westbourne Grammar School, said she was asked to set a S.M.A.R.T goal as part of her studies. So, she set about helping women in need. “More particular, my aim was to help women in refuge shelters by providing them with hygiene packs, which included items such as soap, deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo and sanitary items, as I strongly believe that everyone should have access to basic essentials,” Sienna said.

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- Sienna Armstrong “I sought donations that would go towards purchasing the products for the packs. “I initially sent a text message to family and friends, who were very supportive and agreed to help with the funding of my goal. “Donations were coming in daily and I was overwhelmed by the support I was receiving.” However, Sienna knew that if she wanted to make as many packs as possible she would need more donations so she started a GoFundMe page. “Amongst cash donations received, the total amount raised towards my goal was $1500,” Sienna said. “Whilst collecting donations, I was also keeping an eye out for sales on the items that I wanted to include in the packs, particularly the sanitary items and deodorant as they were the most expensive items to purchase. “Luckily enough of these two items were on sale for half price. “In the end each hygiene pack cost $15 to make. This allowed me to make 100 hygiene packs.” Her packs will be distributed to women in

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refuge shelters by homelessness and housing support service, Launch Housing. And Sienna isn’t stopping there. “For my next project, I am hoping to help more people; this time maybe children by either

doing a Christmas collection and collecting toys to distribute at Christmas or school backpacks filled with essentials for students starting school,” she said. “I’m keen to commence my next venture.”

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Generosity shines during pandemic Although many people were affected by unemployment and financial woes during the pandemic last year, hundreds of Melburnians demonstrated generosity towards disadvantaged youngsters living overseas. Figures from World Vision Australia show that more than 180 residents of the city and suburbs signed up as child sponsors with the organisation last year. Oakleigh East, in the south-east, topped the list with 21 new child sponsors. Point Cook was the second-most generous suburb, with 16 residents becoming child sponsors. Melbourne was next with 14 new sponsors, followed by Glen Waverley (13 sponsors) and Pakenham (12 sponsors). Werribee, Altona Meadows, Lalor, Rowville and Ferntree Gully each signed up seven new sponsors. Altona North, Craigieburn, Epping, Cheltenham, Brunswick and Frankston each had six residents join up as sponsors too. World Vision is a global humanitarian aid and development organisation that provides short-term and long-term assistance to children and families living in poverty, in more than 100 nations. World Vision Australia’s chief marketing officer Maryanne Tsiatsias said that COVID-19 has hit hard in countries with limited healthcare and government support for vulnerable residents. “We wondered at the onset of COVID-19 what the impact would be on Australians, whether it would make people more aware and more empathetic for other people across the world facing a similar situation – but one heightened by poverty and hardship – or whether it would make them more inward-looking, and more focused on domestic problems,” Ms Tsiatsias said. “The former appears to be true, certainly in the case of Melburnians, who have turned out to be our most generous donors during this crisis.” According to a World Vision report released last year, millions of parents and caregivers overseas lost incomes and jobs due to COVID-19, “forcing them to expose their children to harmful and dangerous circumstances such as begging or child marriage”. World Vision conducted assessments in 24 countries across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia “confirming alarming predictions of increased child hunger, violence, and poverty due to the economic impact of COVID-19”. Find out more about becoming a World Vision child sponsor at www. worldvision.com.au

Concern Australia celebrates milestone Concern Australia is keen to put a difficult 2020 behind it and look ahead. The non-for-profit organisation, which works with vulnerable young people, late last month celebrated its 50th birthday while launching a new strategic plan which will shape the organisation’s future. Concern Australia chief executive Michelle Crawford said COVID-19 had been difficult for the organisation and its clients. However, she said the young people they work with had shown “incredible resilience”. Ms Crawford said the organisation has 15 properties which house young people. COVID offered up challenges from adequate toilet paper and basic grocery supplies through to continuing a strong community culture

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while the state was in lockdown. “We tried to carry the sense of hope and optimism which we have carried for young people, … for ourselves, through unknown and unchartered waters,” Ms Crawford said.

One of the positives to come from the pandemic was the employment of seven people through the Working for Victoria program. “We have limited resources and we have lots of ideas and [now] have seven staff, highly skilled, highly qualified people,” Ms Crawford said. “One of the people has a masters in public health and she stepped into the COVID-19 response to look at our current PPE. To be able to tap into that expertise was a real benefit for us.” Ms Crawford said the organisation was now looking to add two new job advocates as part of the Working for Victoria program. The advocates will work in their communities, helping to connect people with

employment services, training opportunities and other support. Footscray MP Katie Hall joined in the organisation’s 50th celebrations. Ms Hall said the investment being made in organisations such as Concern Australia is crucial to helping make sure young people don’t fall through the cracks. Concern Australia used the celebrations to launch a new logo and strategic plan. Some of the key points include extending the organisation’s reach to young people up to the age of 25, and changing its focus to living, learning and earning. Tara Murray

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Free waste bin upsize proposed By Goya Dmytryshchak All Hobsons Bay households could be able to upsize their garbage bins free of charge under a proposal to be debated at a June council meeting. The council last May announced eligible households could swap their 120 litre bin for a 240 litre bin at no cost until July 2021. Originally, the council offered the free upsize under the rationale of “some larger households generating higher than normal volumes of rubbish while being at home as a

result of coronavirus pandemic government restrictions”. The current free upsize is available for households with four or more permanent residents, and one or more people in nappies or with medical needs. In February last year, the council cut its weekly garbage collection to fortnightly. At last week’s council meeting, councillors debated whether to extend the free upsize until June 30, 2022, for eligible households or for everyone. Cr Tony Briffa last week moved that all

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households should eligible for a free upsize. Sustainable communities director Penelope Winslade said going from the proposed limited upsize to an open upsize would cost an extra $250,000 in operating expenditure and about $450,000 in capital cost. “Our estimate of a free upsize with no

restrictions would be that approximately 25 per cent of the municipality would uptake that service,” she said. “That would cost in the order of $500,000 per year on an operating basis and around $450,000 for the capital cost to deliver those additional bins. “That’s relative to an estimated cost for continuing the current more-limited program of around $250,000 in operating, and obviously the capital cost has already been invested.” The issue has been deferred to the June 29 council meeting.

Therapy dogs lend a paw Barney and his furry friends were the centre of attention at Caroline Chisholm College recently. The therapy dogs were at the school to help raise awareness of the Paws4Kids therapy dog program, which students are raising money for. The therapy dogs are part of MacKillop Family Services’ Paw Pals program, which helps vulnerable children who have stopped going to school or are at risk of disengaging from education. Paw Pals co-ordinator Sarah Castles said they had seen how working with therapy dogs had turned around the lives of children who were struggling to engage in learning. “I wish everyone could see what a difference working with our therapy dogs makes to these children’s lives and to their families,” she said. “If you have a child who is distressed by the idea of school and education, it is enormous

pressure on the whole family. “Our dogs support children on a completely different level, there is no weight, heaviness or expectation – dogs can make a breakthrough with a child when we have exhausted all other means to connect.” An official Paws4Kids fundraising day was held last Wednesday. Every dollar donated to Paws4Kids on the day was automatically tripled by generous matching partners. Tara Murray

Year 12 fundraising captains Sophie Ilievski and Kayla Mifsud with Barney, the therapy dog. (Supplied)

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak

Champion for women A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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MY PLACE Rosemary Humphrey has lived in Altona her whole life. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. I was born in Altona Hospital, 1960, which is now the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre. I was brought home as a new baby to Lily Street, Altona, and then it was changed in the ‘70s to Grieve Highway and then it changed to Grieve Parade. And I’ve lived here all my life. My mother opened a shop, Westona Drapery, 1968-1998, and I spent a lot of time with mum in the shop; that was Mrs Beer at Harrington Square. I left school at 16 and started work at Coles variety store in Ferguson Street, Williamstown, and I was there for six years. I was tea lady for the Red Cross mobile blood bank when they came to Altona. I do, at the moment, volunteer work at the Williamstown Hospital opportunity shop in Ferguson Street, Williamstown. I’m a school crossing supervisor on Civic Parade, Altona, and I’ve been there 24 years. What do you like about Altona? I love seeing the pelicans fly over and I love the seabreeze on a hot night. And I love the open spaces, the parks and the beach and I love the birds twittering loudly and the cockiesflying over making noise. And I love the wide roads. And I live on an old house block – old Altona. What would you change or what could be improved? I would stop building these townhouses. There’s more cars parked on the side streets and the side streets are narrow. And parking down our main shopping strip, our little

Altona Village – parking is shocking; we need a double storey carpark at Coles. And I think these townhouses are killing our wildlife, our birdlife, because they’re taking down all the fruit trees in the big blocks and they haven’t got the gardens to support the bees and support our wildlife that we have. What’s your favourite local cafe or restaurant? I’d say Saigon Sun. A very friendly family run it and they’re very welcoming. My favourite dish there is pork spare ribs in mandarin sauce and special fried rice. And Kooringal Golf Club and my favourite dish there is chicken scallopini and sticky date pudding. And La Porchetta, my favourite there is garlic prawns. Could you please tell me about your involvement in the Altona VIEW Club (Voice, Interests and Education of Women)? I joined the VIEW club 2002. It is a ladies’ friendship group that meets the third Wednesday of every month at the Altona RSL. We raise money for The Smith Family and the money raised goes to students. The club is sponsoring four students at the moment. We’ve just voted to take on another two very soon. Also, the VIEW club being a friendship group, we have outings, movies, live theatre, fashion parades and much more. Altona VIEW Club is seeking new members. Details: Jessie, 9394 6538, Julie, 0421 315 846, or Janet, 9394 6522.

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Unlocking artistic potential Oliver Lees talks with some performers who are carving their own path on stage.

nside the Memorial Hall in Sunbury, Andrew Nicolaides is delivering an unconventional, yet thunderous drum solo. Surrounded by his peers of the BoilOver Performance Ensemble, Nicolaides is using state-of-the-art sensory technology to rehearse a section from the troupe’s upcoming performance entitled Buoy. Established in 2009, BoilOver is the brainchild of Bernadette Hetherington who saw the need for an inclusive theatre company based in Sunbury, one that provided a creative outlet and professional skill development in a safe and supportive environment. Buoy is the company’s newest work, which creative producer Carmen Maddison says was inspired by the performers experience of coronavirus lockdown and how their art brought balance to their lives. “BoilOver itself is a creative family, where people can bring to life their creative ideas,” she said. “The word ‘Buoy’ is used to explore the idea of what keeps us afloat. “The consequences of Covid were a lot more real for people with disabilities, as many have underlying health conditions that forced a stricter lockdown.

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- Carmen Maddison “For someone like Andrew, his painting and his dancing, that creative expression is really what kept him going.” In order to bring their dream to life, BoilOver has drawn on external resources of Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health and received funding from Brimbank City Council. Research team SensiLab, based out of Monash University, has been tailoring its sensory technology specifically to BoilOver’s artistic needs. Among its inventions is the Air Stick. To the naked eye, the Air Stick appears to be a simple drum stick, but in fact it’s rigged with sensor technology that allows whoever is wielding it to create a percussive performance without the need to strike a drum kit. The technology means that performers such as Nicolaides can engage with musical instruments, which is often difficult for someone with a disability. PhD student and composer Ciaran Frame is the mastermind behind the Air Stick. His research explores autonomy in musical instruments and he’s loved putting his creative project into practice. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, watching a performer using the equipment. “It’s a way for the music to interact with the art form and to personalise that to each individual performer is special. “We try to cater to people’s needs and find ways they can best enjoy the technology.” Sam Trolland and Alon Ilsar are fellow researchers at SensiLab and have created a visual element to accompany Frame’s audio technology. Playing off of Buoy’s oceanic theme, Trolland has incorporated video footage of the ocean into the performance, with a projection of a wave scene lighting up the roof and a screen at the front of the hall. On either side of the stage, Trolland has placed two depth sensors which react to the performers by projecting their image on the screen. It creates an effect that the performer is in the water itself, manipulating the waves. Trolland said this type of project, that creates an immersive environment, is his favourite to work on. “It’s really amazing seeing people wanting to engage with the technology,” he said. BoilOver has also employed the aerial expertise of Fleur Dean, of physical theatre ensemble 5angrymen. Dean will be assisting the cast create an aerial

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performance, using rigging and harnesses to add another dimension. Having worked for years in the performing arts, Dean said she’s enjoyed shifting her focus to working with disabled performers. “Disability performing arts is a largely untapped sector,” she said. “It’s refreshing in its nature, working with people who haven’t had every opportunity handed to them, there is a freshness and a buoyancy to their attitude.” The BoilOver team is made up of more than just performers. Stage manager Justin O’Brien is tasked with making sure everything runs smoothly backstage. “It’s like a jigsaw puzzle,” he said, wearing his black and white ‘stage manager’ cap. “I make sure everybody comes on and off stage at the right time with the right costumes, it’s important because you have to get the

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audience hooked.” Creative director Maddison says she and O’Brien have a special bond that helps the performance tick. “Justin has a cochlear implant which is actually quite useful for stage management, because I can speak directly into his ear piece,” she said. O’Brien has been with BoilOver for a few years and says he particularly enjoys the opportunity to make friends. “It’s a big adventure, we get to meet other people with disabilities and travel, one time we went to Geelong.” The feeling of camaraderie was shared by Savannah Coots, another performer who particularly enjoys making her own dance moves. “Everyone is so wonderful,” she said. Likewise Jaymie-lee McMahon said the program has allowed her to make new friends.

The company has been involved in a number of performances over the years, including a show at the Melba Spiegeltent for the Melbourne Fringe Festival in 2019. Creating a space where disabled performers can reach their artistic potential is the core purpose of the group, says Maddison, who stressed that at their best, BoilOver could put on a show as good as any. “I don’t refer to them as participants or clients, they are artists with their own unique expressions,” she said. “We believe all artists have important creative offerings and diverse abilities and it is our mission to push the boundaries and raise the bar of what artists living with a disability can achieve.” BoilOver will perform twice on Saturday, June 26 at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans. Bookings: https://creativebrimbank.com. au/buoy-by-boilover-inclusive-performanceensemble

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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

Monster garage sale A monster garage sale is on at the Polish Hall, 6 Helene Street, Ardeer, on Saturday, May 1, 9am-1pm. All sorts of items available, including toys, books, tools, small furniture, clothing and kitchen utensils. ■ Krystyna, 0438 355 771

Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, corner Ainwick Court and Gardenia Road, Thomastown, on Wednesday, May 5, 1-2.30pm. Cost $10. Bookings essential. ■ 0418 552 557 or enquiries@westgarthtown.org.au

The Ricky Nelson Show A musical tribute show for one of rock and roll’s 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

Through the lens Southern Mariners player Tom Brookes slides into third base during the recent baseball championships at Werribee. Photographer Damjan Janevski says it’s a good action photograph, where Brookes’ effort can be seen by the expression on his face.

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 are $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, and $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

Volunteers wanted The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program in the Werribee and Point Cook areas to 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

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

crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

AL-ANON meets 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

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

Friendship Group 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

Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Altona RSL from 11am. ■ Janet, 0412 010 176 or 9394 6522

Women’s choir Computer and sewing classes

The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Melton South Community Centre is offering a range of computer and sewing classes for term two. Classes start Monday, May 3. ■ 9747 8576 or www.meltonsouth.org.au

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 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

In collaboration with Miniroos, Sunshine Plaza is hosting a pop-up interactive soccer activities day. Free, family-friendly event. Kids are encouraged to show off their skills. Saturday, May 1, from 11am until 2pm at the Sunshine Plaza, 324/328 Hampshire Road, Sunshine.

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

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

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

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Luke meeting Nathan Bu ckley at Avalon Airport Oval on April 17.

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Stockland Grandview’s Dinosaur Park hunt attracted a large crowd in Truganina last week. (Supplied)

1/ Ebony Elder and her daughter Imogen, 2, at the Save Our Services Australia Tri Services Cup, barbecue and family fun day. 2/ Brandon, 4, watches a duckling feed at the family fun day. 3/ Three-year-old Aria and mum Kirsty at the family fun day animal farm. 4/ Four-year-old Thalia. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 235230

Above: Support worker Shannon Purcell with Lochlan Baillie and Hannah Barkman, helped raise $2000 for The Good Friday Appeal. (Supplied)

5/ Caroline Springs Cub Scouts joined in the fun of the 10th Victorian Cuboree at Gilwell Park, near Gembrook, during the school holidays. 6/ The entrance to Pack 501’s camp site at Cuboree. 7/ Charlotte, Denni and Kate in their home away from home. 8/ Glorious mud. Josh after one of the activities. (Pictures: Supplied) 14 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

Left: Husband and wife Rakesh and Pavana of Manor Lakes, have spent some quality time visiting the sights of Werribee South with their children Khushal (nickname Lucky) and Hethvik (nickname Ricky). (Supplied)

PUZZLES No. 026

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

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Counter-intelligence (9) Employer (colloq) (4) Separates with a sieve (5) Decision-making group (9) Denial (8) Duds (6) Pitfall (4) Huge statues (10) Artists who embrace postclassical styles (10) Circle of light (4) Variety of nut (6) Plane hubs (8) Bandit (9) Fraudulent schemes (5) Appendage (4) Sponsor (9)

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Today’s Aim: 37 words: Good 56 words: Very good

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QUICK QUIZ

The Arc de Triomphe in Paris was built to honour soldiers in which two wars?

How many letters are in the Welsh alphabet?

The Macquarie Dictionary declared which word the word of 2010: a) vuvuzela b) googleganger c) aquaponics?

The lotus flower is the national flower of which two countries?

IDR is the code for what currency?

Does a solidus – a punctuation mark – lean towards the left or the right?

How many films did Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers make together?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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Other than the Tour de France, what are cycling's Grand Tour races?

10 In what year did The Beach Boys release their album Surfin' USA?

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headlights with high beam assist and adaptive suspension with damper control. The tailgate was power operated and electrically adjustable/ foldable exterior mirrors were heated and had memory settings.

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Engines / transmissions Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, all helped by 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology.

Safety The five-star ANCAP rating is at 2019 levels. Safety is well taken care of by 39 driver assistance systems to provide active and passive safety protection for occupants. Included are Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive drive assist (adaptive cruise control with stop & go, with traffic jam assist), lane departure warning, pre-sense front and

With a range of dial-up driving modes from ‘comfort’ to ‘dynamic’ the Q8 50 TDI can be tailored to the driver’s mood. The car carries the family trait of feeling heavy to drive – because it is hefty - and steering tries to compensate, leading to lack of feedback at times, while the lane keeping assist can chip in when it seriously is not wanted. Thankfully the latter can be turned off. Gear shifts in slow traffic were almost imperceptible but there was a slight hesitancy at times off the mark. Audi says the 48V mild hybrid system saves up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres with its ability to call on the idle stop / start system from 22 km/h as the vehicle comes to rest and switches the engine off under load or coasting to save fuel. The test vehicle recorded 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and suburbs, and 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres at motorway speeds. This is a big car but because of the presence of five seats and not seven, the space is given over to occupants and their gear. There’s plenty of storage, with bottle holders in all doors, a pair of cup holders between the front seats, plus two in a fold-down rear armrest. Centre-console storage includes a wireless phone charger. Air vents for the dual zone climate control extend to the back seating positions as do two USB points and a 12-volt power outlet.

Summary Whatever the vehicle there’s always room for a diesel driver or two. The Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro fits well into the oil-burner segment without forsaking the premium SUV luxuries. As for performance, it carries the coupe flag too.

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Beach Villa rockets home By Shaun Campbell It was a spellbinding night of firsts at Tabcorp Park Melton on Saturday night, including a potential superstar notching up an impressive debut victory. Youngster Beach Villa revealed an impressive arsenal of afterburners to trounce his rivals in an exciting TAB Sapling Stakes (2YO Colts & Geldings) win for driver Kate Gath and trainer Emma Stewart. After leading through a speedy 57.6 first half, the full-brother of 2019 Chariots of Fire champ Poster Boy showed he possessed the explosive family trait by putting 10 metres on the field in a blink of an eye before strolling home to win the $24,000 feature in a 1:55:1 mile rate. “I thought at the trials he was pretty impressive, and tonight he just reaffirmed that,” Gath said. “He just ambles along, it is no effort to him and he doesn’t really know what he’s doing yet either.” Beach Villa is the latest rocket out of impressive broodmare, Aston Villa USA, who has also produced the likes of Yankee Rockstar (22 wins, $329,000), Born To Rocknroll (17 wins, $300,000) and, of course, Poster Boy (22 wins, $803,310). Gath said the mare was one of a “great group” at Lauriston bloodstock. “Clearly they know what they are doing because there are just so many of them,” she said. “[They] put a lot of money into the sport, but all their yearlings tend to be really good racehorses. It is just phenomenal.” In the next race, Spellbound NZ overcame a wide draw in the Allied Express Ian Daff Memorial to become the first horse this season to defeat the classy Tangoingwithsierra, with

Kate Gath drives Beach Villa to a debut victory. (Stuart McCormick)

driver Stuart McDonald stalking the favourite before putting her to the sword with a 27.7 last quarter. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing, with Spellbound NZ caught wide early as the field sprinted the first quarter of the last mile in 27.8 seconds. “The first quarter was certainly a little bit

scary; it was getting a little nerve wracking of where I was going to end up,” McDonald told Trots Vision after the race. “But it worked out well; I knew I had the horse that was good enough to do a bit of work and win.” McDonald said the four-year-old mare’s impressive 1:52:9 mile rate victory – his and

trainer Nathan Purdon’s first since relocating to Victoria – was indicative of her trackwork. In another big night, driver Leigh Sutton and Russell Jack scored a double, with four-year-old Sonny Weaver using the sprint lane to edge out Im Anothermasterpiece NZ in a thrilling finish, while Young Rooster rattled home to win the Melton Toyota Pace.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which team selected Australian basketballer Shyla Heal with the eighth pick of the 2021 WNBA Draft? 2. The proposal of a new European Super League caused controversy recently in which sport?

7. Top jockey Jamie Kah was born in which Australian state or territory? 8. Prior to joining the New Orleans Pelicans, NBA basketballer Didi Louzada played for which NBL team?

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11. Who was the NRL 2020 season’s minor premier? 12. How many Summer Olympics have been held in the United States? 13. What Perth Wildcats player has won two NBL MVP Awards?

3. Kate Lutkins was judged the 2021 AFLW Grand Final’s best afield playing for which team?

14. Which two players shared the AFLW 2021 Best and Fairest Award? 15. After soccer, what sport is considered to be the second most played sport worldwide?

4. Which A-League team did Grant Brebner most recently coach?

9. The Margaret River Pro is a World Surfing League event held in which Australian state or territory?

5. How many goals did Jamie MacLaren score in Melbourne City’s recent 7-0 defeat of A-League rivals Melbourne Victory? 6. The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns are both based in which US state?

10. Which Australian golf professional had a career high Official World Golf Ranking of eighth in March 2004?

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19. Which American boxer won a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Games?

25. In which year was the Melbourne Football Club’s last premiership?

20. Which capital city acts as a second base for the GWS Giants?

26. Which Victorian cricketer is the captain of Middlesex in the County Championship?

21. Which Queensland batsman was man of the match in the Sheffield Shield final?

27. Which British driver is Daniel Ricciardo’s teammate at McLaren?

16. What AFL team was fined $20,000 in Round 5 due to two players’ use of mobile phones during a match?

22. Which 2018 motor racing film was nominated for four Academy Awards?

28. Which golf course hosts the US Masters each year?

17. In what year did Craig Bellamy debut as coach of the Melbourne Storm?

23. Which country won the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup?

29. Thomas Bach is the current president of which body?

18. What NBA team has both the most wins and losses in NBA Finals series?

24. Which two US universities contest the famous annual rowing regatta?

30. How many Test hundreds did Ricky Ponting score in his career?

1. Chicago Sky 2. Soccer 3. Brisbane Lions 4. Melbourne Victory 5. Five 6. Ohio 7. South Australia 8. Sydney Kings 9. Western Australia 10. Stuart Appleby 11. Penrith Panthers 12. Four (1904, 1932, 1984, 1996) 13. Bryce Cotton 14. Kiara Bowers and Brianna Davey 15. Badminton 16. Collingwood 17. 2003 18. Los Angeles Lakers 19. George Foreman 20. Canberra 21. Marnus Labuschagne 22. Ford V Ferrari 23. South Africa 24. Harvard and Yale 25. 1964 26. Peter Handscomb 27. Lando Norris 28. Augusta 29. International Olympic Committee 30. 41

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Kicking goals Footy’s back in full swing and Keilor and Aberfeldie’s women’s teams were relishing the chance to be back on the field at the weekend. The teams faced off in the EDFL women’s premier division round 3. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

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1/ Keilor’s Bianca Louise Michetti shrugs off a tackle. 2/ Keilor’s Taylah Egan attempts to break away. 3/ Keilor’s Marthese Zahra prepares for a mark. 4/ Keilor’s Stephanie Aleksovski is at the bottom of the pack. 5/ Keilor’s Burcu Johnson hangs on to a mark. 6/ Keilor’s Georgina Rebuffo gets the ball away. 7/ Keilor’s Kaitlyn O’Keefe breaks out of the pack. 8/ A Keilor player makes a break for the ball. (Pictures: Damjan JanevskI) 235220 21 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 April, 2021

SPORT Bulldogs secure second home at Braybrook The Western Bulldogs will have a second home at Braybrook’s Skinner Reserve under a $3 million project with Maribyrnong council. The council last week voted to upgrade the reserve near the AFL club’s home turf at VU Whitten Oval, for the Dogs to train on about 12 hours a week. The reserve’s revamp will be similar in size and scale to Marvel Stadium and the MCG and includes reconstruction of the field, a two-lane running track, lighting for night games, new fencing and interchange benches, AFL-standard goalposts and protective netting. The Dogs and the council will each pay for half the upgrade and about $50,000 in ongoing annual maintenance. Bulldogs’ chief executive Ameet Bains said Skinner Reserve was an important project for the club on many levels.

The Western Bulldogs have partnered with Maribyrnong council on a shared $3 million project to redevelop Skinner Reserve in Braybrook. (Supplied)

“We are about to embark on a major redevelopment of our own facilities at VU Whitten Oval and for a period of time we will be unable to use our oval while significant

works are completed,” he said. “To have access to a high-quality training oval, which is close to our home base and has historical significance to our people and fans, is a fantastic outcome. “An upgraded Skinner Reserve will also be a winner for the community. “It will allow us to have a much greater presence with our suite of impactful community programs, helping us to connect even further with the people of the west.” He said the reserve upgrade would complement the existing Braybrook Community Hub, which has a free after-school program for people aged 12-15 and houses the club’s Sons of the West and Daughters of the West health programs. Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke said residents had showed strong support for the

upgrade. “Enhancing the facilities at Skinner Reserve is a welcomed boost for our community, improving the recreational opportunities for residents and expanding local sporting opportunities and competitions, putting the west, and Braybrook, on the sporting map,” he said. The reserve is home to the Maribyrnong Greens Soccer Club, Braybrook United Soccer Club and Kingsville Cricket Club, who back the plan. Kingsville Cricket Club has agreed in principle to relocate to Dobson Reserve, which is undergoing an upgrade of $3-$4 million in September. Braybrook has about 10,164 residents and its population is forecast to grow to 14,467 by 2041. Goya Dmytryshchak

Falcons draw first-up By Tara Murray A draw between the City West Falcons and the Geelong Cougars seemed a somewhat fitting first game in the return to Victorian Netball League championship action. A goal by Jane Cook in the final seconds decided the result. It was the first time teams have taken to the court in 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Falcons coach Marg Lind said she was happy with the 55-55 draw against a side with many former Falcons players. She said it was surreal to be back out there coaching a match for points. “It was pretty tricky,” she said. “We were pretty happy with it as we gave up a nine goal lead at one point. “Jane Cook sealed the draw, off a one-two pass from a centre pass taken with 10 seconds to go. It was almost a layup. “A draw was a fitting result to a fantastic game. I think there are some good signs moving forward.” Lind was keen to give all the group a go on court in round one, including Emma Walters and Melissa Oloamanu who have both been promoted into the top side this season. Lind said everyone played a role in coming away with the two points. “We kept rotating the defenders as they were rotating the attackers,” she said. “The attacking end of Maggie [Lind], Maddy [Gray] and Jane [Cook] were good. “Montana Holmes got put back in wing defence and nullified their wing attacks. “Mel O [Oloamanu] did a good job when she came on.” Lind said while she was happy with the result, she said it was going to take a few weeks before they had a true idea of where they sit. She said Geelong was one of the more experienced sides, which had a similar line-up to 2019. “We’ve really reshaped our club,” she said. “It’ll take a few weeks, as we’ve taken a risk on a young side. We have to keep rewarding the young ones, hopefully it pays off.” The Falcons’ division 1 and under-19 teams both suffered losses. Like the top side, Lind tried a number of different combinations. “In division 1 it blew out at the end,” she said. “When you’re losing you look to rotate everyone. “The 19s got within one. They are the rarest team we’ve ever had, but one with the most potential. “We’ve just got two girls left from our 2019 premiership team. “Something will happen with this group.

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It might not be this year, but something will happen.” Of the new under-19 team, Achel Yout, Charli Nicol and Isabelle Marles were the standouts for the side. Lind said the three had come through

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the pathways program with Altona Netball Association. “We’ve put in place a strong transition in place at the club, which is working from 11s and unders through to champ. “We’re trying to create the pathway.” This week the Falcons face Peninsula Waves.

Calder United took its talents to Tasmania and came out on top last week. The National Premier League women’s side had two sides make the trip to Tasmania as part of Western United’s Festival of Football. The week-long festival was a celebration of football, with United having signed a partnership with the Tasmanian government, and included A-league games, curtain-raisers involving Calder teams, open training sessions and community fun days. Western United and Calder United last year formed a partnership to grow female football in Melbourne’s west from juniors through to A-League. Calder president Amanda Stella said it was a unique experience for the group to travel interstate. They took a group of 40 on the trip. “It’s an amazing opportunity for the girls who have worked so hard,” she said. “In 2020 we didn’t get to play, so this is an extra reward for all the effort the girls have put in. “It’s a good partnership with Western United working in the female football space. It was a good opportunity in Tasmania and everyone embraced it.” Stella said United, along with the Tasmanian government, Football Tasmania and the local clubs had really supported the whole concept. Calder played matches against Tasmanian select sides, which consisted of the best female footballers in the state, before Western United’s match against Wellington Phoenix on Thursday night. Calder’s youth side won 5-0, while the women’s side won 3-0. United had a 1-1 draw. Calder arrived back in Melbourne on Friday afternoon and was back on the field on Saturday in round three of the NPLW competition. Tara Murray

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