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Helping kids get active St Albans Primary School pupils’ physical and mental health will benefit from a $30,000 active schools grant. The school is one of 96 across the state to receive a grant to encourage children to become more active. Principal Joanne Richmond said the timing of the grant couldn’t have been better. “Obviously during COVID we couldn’t come into school,” she said. “There was the extended absence and restrictions in place. A lot of the children have forgotten to be active and exercise. “For a lot of children this is the only place they exercise … They all missed being out in the playground.“ Ms Richmond said the school was considering using the grant to install synthetic turf near its soccer pitch. “It would be a space that would be interchangeable and inclusive,” she said. “The synthetic pitch would have different markings and we want it to be interactive and we want to incorporate the nearby sandpit.” St Albans East and Stevensville primary schools, Sunshine College and Lakeview Senior College in Caroline Springs also received grants. JESSICA, VY AND HAREEM

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Albion flyover anger By Tara Murray Albion residents protested a proposed rail flyover which would pass close to the suburb’s historic John Darling Mill buildings on Sunday. Community groups, including Albion & Ardeer Community Club (AACC), organised a rally in response to residents’ concerns about the concept plans for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. The plans include a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River and elevated twin tracks between Sunshine and Albion Junction. The elevated tracks will be next to the mill site, which is slated for conversion into

a transport-oriented development centred around a 100-room Mercure Hotel. There is no mention of previously promised upgrades to the Albion area or the Sunshine Super Transport Hub in the plans. AACC member Neil Head labelled the plans “disastrous” for the area’s future. “We were looking forward to seeing how [the rail link] would improve our neighbourhood. “The flyover right over Albion station is high in the sky and will have an adverse impact on the John Darling Mill buildings. “They are a beautiful icon in the history of Brimbank … It’s one of the main attractions for the west and the rail folk are putting an air

rail right in front. “The airport rail folk have to be careful in the design as it will be there for a century.” Mr Head said the lack of detail around upgrades to Albion station and the surrounding area in the rail link plans was something residents were also concerned about. He said many people describe Albion as the worst station in Melbourne and believe the station and surrounding area should be upgraded at the same time as the rail link. “It’s in shocking condition and we were hoping the Darling Mill redevelopment and the airport rail link would see that change.” The group also fears that the elevated tracks

could limit opportunities to upgrade the Ballarat Road and Anderson Street intersection in the future. Mr Head said they would prefer for the new rail line to go underground. He and the AACC said the area was significantly historic and that needed to be taken into account. At a recent council meeting Mr Head, on behalf of the AACC, asked the council to give consideration to initiating a UNESCO World Heritage listing for Albion, including the Darling Mill area. ■ For

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Police, community work together By Tara Murray Brimbank police hope a new partnership with a group of Ardeer residents will pave the way for greater interaction between officers and the community. Earlier this year, a group of Ardeer residents sent a letter to police, Brimbank council and local MPs, raising concerns about behaviour in the local community. Police got in touch with the group, including going out to meet them, to discuss how they could work together. One of the Ardeer group members, who

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we had spoken about what we had seen. We began compiling evidence to assist the police. “They were fantastic and they came down on a Sunday for a meeting at a local soccer ground.” The resident said one of the key things the group discovered was that many people don’t report what they see to police. “If the police aren’t given information, they can’t do anything about it,” he said. “If you don’t tell them, they don’t have any idea. They aren’t able to monitor every house and street, it’s up to the community to inform them.”

Sunshine Acting Senior Sergeant Ricky Millar said police had set up an action plan with residents outlining how they could work together. “The group was yelling out to the police as they were frustrated with what was happening,” he said. “There was a strong collaboration between police and the group.” Acting Senior Sergeant Millar said they would continue to work with the the Ardeer community. He encouraged other groups who had issues in their suburb to reach out to police so they can work together.

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Remembering a friend A new mural at Deer Park library holds a special place in the hearts of the local community. Unveiled last week, the mural was a collaboration between artist Katherine Gailer, also known as ‘Katira’, and students from Victoria University Secondary College in Deer Park. The concept for the mural came about after the death of Victoria University Secondary College student Solomone Taufeulungaki last June.

The project gave young people who were affected by the tragedy an opportunity to reclaim the space and have a positive impact on their community. The concept and visual narrative of the mural was found over a number of workshops facilitated by Gailer, who then created the design. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the mural had a special meaning for the community. “It tells the story of community, and putting

back the pieces after something has gone very badly wrong,” she said. “It speaks of strength and resilience – and how joining hands together can help us heal so we can move forward in unity. “Today we pay our respects to Solomone Taufeulungaki and his family, as the Brimbank community reflects on this beautiful mural and remembers him.”

Brimbank residents will be able to attend this month’s council meeting in person for the first time in more than a year. The council’s May 18 meeting at the council chamber in Sunshine will be the first meeting the community has been able to attend since March last year. All meetings since then have been streamed online via Zoom. Councillors have been attending meetings in person at the chambers since the start of the council term in November. Brimbank advocacy partnerships and community director Dan Hogan said that residents would be able to watch the meeting in a number of different ways. “People will be able to attend the May council meeting in person, in a public gallery, while observing social distancing,” he said. “This will continue for future meetings, unless further COVID-19 restrictions are announced by the state government. “Council will also continue to livestream the council meetings via Zoom for the foreseeable future. “As per our standard operating procedure, council meetings will continue to be recorded and published to the council website and YouTube, and will be available to be streamed on demand in the days following a meeting.” Tara Murray

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Fix the Calder campaign and petition launched Brimbank Mayor, Cr Ranka Rasic, has officially launched Council’s Fix the Calder campaign to make it safe, get it moving and do it now.

safety on the Calder, reduce congestion and provide better access and connections to cater for population and freight growth.

The Council petition calling for an upgrade to the Calder can be signed online at fixthecalder.brimbank.vic. gov.au. Printed copies are also available at Council centres for anyone who wants to add their name.

Brimbank Council is asking to bring the stretch of the Calder Freeway between the M80 and Melton Highway to freeway standard, by adding lanes from Keilor Park Drive to Melton Highway and widening the Maribyrnong River Bridge.

Don’t forget to let your family and friends know. The Fix the Calder campaign is seeking immediate upgrades along the Calder between the Western Ring Road (M80) and Gap Road, Sunbury.

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Council is calling on the State and Federal governments to invest in several major upgrades that will improve

• To remove of the level crossing on the Sunbury train line on Calder Park Drive.

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WHAT’S ON St Albans Library is expected to re-open to customers on Thursday 13 May, while Deer Park Improve your local Library will re-open on environment and get to Friday 21 May. know your neighbours by joining our community During the closures planting day in Deer Park. customers will have access to some services including We’ll provide the Click and Collect for wildflowers. You’ll need printing and borrowing. your gardening gloves, sturdy shoes, long trousers, Four other Brimbank long sleeve top and a hat. Libraries will be operating Bring a water bottle, and as usual during each enjoy a free sausage sizzle closure. Visit www. at the end of the day. brimbanklibraries. vic.gov.au for more When: Saturday 15 May, information. 10am Where: The playground opposite 66 Millbank Drive, This week in Sunshine Deer Park there’s roving Cost: No charge entertainment by the Go to brimbank.vic.gov. talented Lisa Davenport au/events and learn more. on 7 May and on 9 May we’ll celebrate Mother’s Day with live music, roving balloon artists and kids’ craft activities. Two Brimbank libraries will When: Friday 7 May, close in May briefly for some 3-5pm Where: 301 Hampshire shelving upgrades. • St Albans Library - closed Road (in front of Sunshine Marketplace from Tuesday 11 May to When: Sunday 9 May, Wednesday 12 May • Deer Park Library - closed 2-5pm from Wednesday 19 May Where: Near 271 Hampshire Road, Sunshine to Thursday 20 May

• To duplicate Calder Park Drive between the Calder Freeway and the Melton Highway.

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for young people When: Friday 7 May, 10am12noon Where: Keilor Community Hub, 704B Old Calder Hwy, Keilor When: Monday 10 May, 6-8pm Where: Deer Park Hall, 50 What are your hopes and Station Street, Deer Park priorities for Brimbank? Cost: No charge Council would love to hear Go to brimbank.vic.gov. your ideas to help shape au/events and find a faceBrimbank’s future. to-face or online workshop. The 2021-2025 Council You can also provide Plan is currently being feedback online at yoursay. developed and your feedback and ideas will help brimbank.voc.gov.au/ shape Council’s priorities for shapingbrimbank the next four years. Here’s a few workshops coming up: When: Thursday 6 May, 4.30-6pm Where: Online workshop

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• Shaping Brimbank – We’re seeking your feedback to help shape the Community Vision 2040, the 2021-25 Council Plan and the Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan. Consultation closes 16 May 2021. • Draft Budget 2021-2022 – Provide your feedback on the Draft Budget 2021-2022, Draft Financial Plan 20212031 and Draft Revenue & Rating Plan 2021-2025 before the closing date of 19 May 2021. • Keilor Park Recreation Reserve – Tell us what you think of the draft concept design for this green space. You can give us your feedback by 21 May 2021. • Draft Significant Tree Policy – Want to learn more about our draft policy to establish a register of significant trees on private land? Consultation closes on 25 May 2021. • Draft Brimbank Tree Policy – Tell us what you think of our policy which aims to secure a biodiverse and resilient urban forest. Consultation closes 25 May 2021. • Draft Brimbank Industrial Guidelines – We’re seeking to improve the overall amenity of Brimbank’s industrial areas. We’d love to hear what you think before consultation closes on 25 May 2021. Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts on these initiatives and consultations.

Next Council meeting: Tuesday 18 May 2021 Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine The meeting can be attended in person, in a public gallery while observing social distancing. The meeting will also be live-streamed via Zoom. A link will be available on brimbank.vic.gov.au nearer to the meeting date.

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Bike route ‘wiped’ from the map By Tara Murray The Bicycle Network says a concept plan for the Mt Derrimut Road level crossing has “wiped” a “crucial bike route” from the map. The group said the plan has “sabotaged” the development of a long-planned bike network, connecting Sunshine with Caroline Springs and the Regional Rail Link. “There are supposed to be arterial cycling routes along the rail corridors in the western region, inter-connecting with other cycling

corridors serving the growing suburbs,” the group stated on its website. “The Strategic Cycling Corridor network was planned by the Department of Transport and other key government agencies, in conjunction with local councils and Bicycle Network. “That work started in 2014 and was wrapped up late last year.” The group said some of the route from Sunshine, along Forrest Road to Fitzgerald Road, was already constructed. The route is then meant to continue along the

rail corridor adjacent to Tilburn Road to Deer Park station at Mt Derrimut Road, where it links up with the corridor planned for Station Road before continuing west onto Robinsons Road, with one corridor following the Regional Rail Link and the other continuing on the Caroline Springs station and beyond. The group said the lack of provision for the cycling corridor in the concept plan for Mt Derrimut Road “cannot be accepted”. “Level Crossing projects are required to take account of planning for all modes, and that

includes bike riders,” the group said. “The business cases prepared to justify level crossing removals and new stations include the benefits of those active transport elements. “The project is still in the early stages and there is time for the designs to be corrected.” Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz said there had already been a lot of feedback provided on the concept plan. Feedback is open until Friday via an online survey at engage.vic.gov.au/lxrp-mt-derrimutroad

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Marlene Kairouz checks out works at the site. (Supplied)

Level crossing works begin Work is ramping up on the Robinsons Road level crossing removal in Deer Park Three big rigs are set to start digging deep at Robinsons Road next week in the first steps towards a new rail bridge. A three-day around-the-clock construction blitz between May 14 and 16 will involve crews drilling foundations in the rail corridor, with 100-tonne piling rigs at the centre of the action. These piling works will enable Robinsons Road to stay open when excavation under the rail line begins mid-2021. Buses will replace trains on the Geelong and Ballarat lines over those three days. Robinsons

Road will be closed between Quinn Street and Hatchlands Drive between May 13 and 17, with traffic management and temporary detours in place. Currently, boom gates in Deer Park can be down for up to 45 per cent of the morning peak. In January, timetable updates increased the number of services on the Geelong and Ballarat lines, meaning boom gates are down more frequently. Works are also under way at nearby Fitzgerald Road level crossing, which is also being removed A temporary site office is being built and

early investigation works are continuing. Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz visited the Robinsons Road site last week. “The community is thanked for their patience during these rail and road closures, which will pave the way for the next major milestone starting in mid-2021 – digging under the rail line and building a road underpass that will separate trains and vehicles for good,” she said. “These crossings are a relic of the past and have absolutely no place in our suburbs – it is time for them to go.”

Brimbank council is seeking support from the state and federal governments to help it plant more trees in the municipality. The council has planted more than 280,000 trees in recent years as aims to increase canopy cover to 30 per cent by 2046. The municipality’s tree canopy was at 6.2 per cent when that target was set in 2016. It had increased to 8.5 per cent in 2018. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said while the council had received some funding to help plant trees, they needed much more. “Planting more trees is an investment into a future, where the shade provided by those trees in our streets and parks will significantly reduce the impacts of heatwaves and climate change in our community,” she said. “Council is committed to greening the municipality through an extensive tree planting program. “We call on the federal minister for environment and the state minister for energy, environment, and climate change to provide further funding for more tree planting in parks and streets in Brimbank to fast track council’s urban greening initiative. “We also need to make the schools in our municipality greener and cooler. The shade provided by healthy trees on school grounds is essential to achieving this. Many schools currently have very limited tree planting going on.” As well as writing to the governments, the council put out its draft tree policy and draft significant tree policy. Tara Murray

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The Lions Taylors Lakes Kids Cancer Research Gala Fundraising evening will return on May 15. Cover band Times Like These (bottom right) will perform. (Pictures: Supplied)

Gala for the kids The dresses will be out and the shirts pressed when the Lions Taylors Lakes Kids Cancer Research Gala Fundraising evening returns. After missing out last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lions Taylors Lakes Club will host the gala, for the third time, on May 15. The event will raise money for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF), with 100 per cent of the funds directed to nationally and internationally renowned research projects aimed at eradicating all forms of childhood cancer. The 2019 gala raised more than $8000. The

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club is hoping to raise more than $9000 this year. Cover band Times Like These will perform, while Lou and J Blues Duo will provide pre-entertainment. The gala will include a silent auction, a reverse draw and a raffle. Guests will also have a chance to take home a lucky door prize. Tickets are $65 which include a two-course meal. To book: https://events.humanitix. com/lions-2021-kids-cancer-research-galafundraising-evening.

Police arrested six people last week as part of an operation targeting the sale of stolen goods by unlicensed retailers in Alfrieda Street, St Albans. Six males were arrested for theft and handling stolen goods. Bail was opposed for two of the men, while four were released pending summons. The operation was a follow up to a similar operation conducted two weeks ago, where another five people were arrested for similar offences. Brimbank police say they will continue to target the area in relation to this issue.

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Back to school Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. The school reopened for 2021 on Thursday and there was plenty of fun for the two sets of twins and their school friends. Colby and Sebastian, 8, and Rania and Dania, 6, are two of three sets of twins at the school this year. The school has about 65 students. A third set of twins will start on February 11 and will be part of the school’s early years program. Principal Lee Bullock said it was possibly the first time the school had welcomed three sets of twins.

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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. By Tara Murray The school reopened for 2021 on Two western suburbs advocates are calling for government action after a waste management Thursday and there was plenty of fire fun for in Brooklyn last week.

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There have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west and Hume since October, while the Kealba landfill has had underground fires burning continuously for more than a year. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland say enough is enough. “It’s a long-running issue,” Mr Rowley said. “It doesn’t matter which party has been in power at the time, they haven’t done enough clean-up of the west.

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“The urgency to clean it [industry] up has never been greater.” Mr Rowley said during his time with LeadWest, from 2010-18, one of the biggest concerns raised by local councils was the need for a cleaner, greener and more liveable western metropolitan area. “We were constantly talking about it with the other tiers of government, about the investment needed in the west to make it cleaner and greener. “It just seems that it is taking a long time to get there.” Mr Rowley said an Environment Protection Act, which changes how the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulates pollution, waste and contamination in Victoria, had been

delayed for 12 months. “We’ve been waiting for so long to have confidence to be able to breath fresh air. Confidence that our creeks aren’t going to be polluted.” He suggests forming a steering committee which would include the EPA, WorkSafe, MFB and council representatives to have a co-ordinated approach to industry clean-up. “I don’t think questions are being asked on Spring Street as often as they should.” He also proposed government funding to help bring old industrial estates up to the 21st century and the introduction of better air quality monitoring systems. Ms Hartland is a member of the Facebook group Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, which was

set up after the West Footscray warehouse fire which spewed toxic fumes across the western suburbs for days in August 2018. She said the group, a non-political alliance of community groups, organisations and individuals, wants action. “There’s been a spate of these fires,” she said. “There’s been three in the last 10 days. “The EPA and the state government don’t seem to be taking it seriously.” Ms Hartland said the group wanted more regulation on industrial sites, clear information about when the EPA is called in and when and for how long air quality equipment is set up. She has also called for the act to be introduced. ■ Fire

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Super hub key to Sunshine’s future By Tara Murray The Melbourne Airport Rail Link needs to be considered as more than a transport project, according to the advocacy group behind a key document on Sunshine’s future. The West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA) produced the 2019 report, ‘Daring to be great’, which details how economic growth and job development should be supercharged off the back of significant state government investment in the region over the next two

decades. The report said the investment, which is meant to include a Sunshine Transport Super Hub, would provide a new focal point for Melbourne’s development and make Sunshine an attractive place to work and live. But the release of concept plans for the rail link last month has left Brimbank council and many residents concerned that plans for the super hub have been watered down. WoMEDA executive director Wade Noonan said it was vital the Melbourne Airport Rail Link is more than just an airport rail project. “Establishing a transport super hub at

Sunshine, declaring Sunshine as a priority precinct for investment and development, and enhancing suburban rail to and through Sunshine are all exciting developments,” he said. “This is a chance to grow jobs and improve the liveability of the entire precinct by incorporating elegant design and sustainable technologies, greater tree cover, more parks and open space, active transport options, diverse and affordable housing, and strong protections for the multiethnic character.” Mr Noonan said the rail link project has reached a point where it would benefit from

the establishment of a key advisory group made up of representatives from Brimbank council, WoMEDA, LeadWest, the Western Metropolitan Partnership, and other interested groups across the community and commercial areas. He said for WoMEDA’s vision to be reached, everyone still needed to consider Sunshine as a new and exciting focal point for Melbourne’s development. “For that vision to be realised, we need the future Sunshine super hub to be considered within the context of a new thriving economic hub, akin to Parramatta in Sydney’s west.”

Hospital build begins Sunshine Private Hospital is a step closer, with construction work kicking off last week. Key stakeholders and local politicians were among the guests on site last Tuesday to celebrate work getting under way. The new facility will include short-stay and day procedure specialist groups such as orthopedics, ophthalmology, plastic surgery and ear, nose and throat surgery. The $140 million private facility is being built directly opposite Sunshine Hospital on Furlong Road and is due for completion in late 2022. Australian Unity healthcare property general manager Chris Smith said having first been introduced to the possibility of a private hospital in Sunshine in 2008, it was nice to finally see the project get under way. “Since purchasing this site in 2017, we’ve been busy seeking leasing pre-commitments and adjusting the previous planning approval to reflect the requirements of our key tenants.”

He said existing tenants of the Sunshine Day Hospital, including Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash IVF, will be tenants at the new hospital. UniTas and Capital Radiology are among the new tenants to sign leases. Mr Smith said the hospital could be expanded in the future to include a 121-bed surgical inpatient unit and four further surgical areas to complement those being built in stage one. Unitas Healthcare will run the facility. Unitas chief executive Linda Edgerton said this was one of the most exciting health projects she had been involved with in her time in the industry. Tara Murray Mayor Ranka Rasic, Bob Murphy, St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman, Unitas chief executive Linda Edgerton and Australian Unity property general manager Chris Smith. (Mark Avellino)

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Peter Joyce was farewelled during a service at Pennell Reserve. (Pictures: Supplied)

and held the head trainer role for many years.” Priest said Joyce’s compassion for everyone, whether it be his own team, the opposition or the umpires, was something that stood out about him. He said his wife Pat, who died recently, was always alongside him. “He was very loyal, honourable and humble,” he said. “You couldn’t have met a nicer person. “If you get through your life making few enemies and many, many friends, you have

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Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins has backed Brimbank council’s ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign. The campaign, which was officially launched last week, is calling on the state and federal governments to fix the Calder Freeway sooner rather than later. The council is seeking immediate and urgent upgrades along the Calder Freeway corridor between the interchanges of the Western Ring Road (M80) and Gap Road in Sunbury. Ms Hutchins was among the speakers at the official launch of the campaign. Ms Hutchins told Star Weekly after the event, that collective action has been long overdue. The Calder Action Group is also on board with the campaign. “Too many horrific accidents have occurred, too many preventable fatalities within black spots of these roads under immense pressure,” Ms Hutchins said. “In 2011, I first echoed the concerns of constituents within Parliament relating to infrastructure upgrades, funding and safety of the Calder. “The call to action at Saturday’s rally was reminiscent of that time 10 years ago when my advocacy first began for this important road in the electorate of Sydenham. “I am pleased that Brimbank City Council proudly encourages all to become involved in supporting fixes for the Calder.” In 2017, Ms Hutchins called for a new overpass at Calder Park Drive to improve safety and address the area’s rapid growth. “In Sydenham we have a lot of road projects under way, but this is one that we need to turn our focus to,” she said at the time. Improving the Calder Park Drive intersection is just one of the council’s campaign priorities.

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Hit by a double stroke at the age of 42, Bob Carey-Grieve’s efforts to raise funds and awareness for the Stroke Foundation have been recognised with nomination as a 2021 national Stroke Awards finalist. He discusses his journey with Benjamin Millar.

he moment Bob Carey-Grieve awoke he knew something wasn’t quite right. The Ballan man woke with a start as though from a bad dream, but that moment almost five years ago marked the beginning of a living nightmare. “I was 42 when I had my strokes,” he told Star Weekly. “It was a complete surprise, there had been no indication at all that that it was going happen.” Although he had no feeling in one of his arms when he woke, Mr Carey-Grieve presumed he had simply been sleeping awkwardly upon it. When he tried to get out of bed to walk it off, he fell to the floor as his leg was also a dead weight. “At that point you start wondering ‘is that a stroke, is that what’s happened?’,” he said. “I knew if you are having a stroke your face is often dropping on one side and when I got to a mirror that wasn’t happening, so I just presumed I was okay and I wasn’t too bad.” Mr Carey-Grieve called his doctor the next morning and made an appointment for the end of the day. He battled through the day as best as he could, but towards the appointment time realised he wouldn’t be able to drive. “I went to send my wife a text but I realised I couldn’t even spell at all,” he said. “I could see the word in my head, but I had no ability to translate words into letters. Whatever I ended up sending to her, she managed to get enough from that to realise that there is something very wrong.” The moment Mr Carey-Grieve arrived for his appointment his doctor ordered him directly to the hospital’s emergency department. Throughout this period he remained in denial as to what had really happened – the seriousness didn’t even hit home when he was wheeled into the hospital’s acute stroke unit. The reality didn’t truly sink in until the next day, when a doctor informed Mr Carey-Grieve he had experienced not one but two simultaneous strokes. “That’s why I’m now doing public stroke talks – for every 15 minutes or half hour that you delay treatment, it can wind up as another month of rehab,” he said. “Something like 1.9 million brain cells die

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every minute without treatment; the longer that you delay you are more likely to end up with problems that are going to last longer and be permanent.” For the next six months nobody could tell Mr Carey-Grieve why he had suffered the strokes. A specialist finally discovered a hole in his heart and he underwent heart surgery. His treatment involved being put on blood thinners to avoid the risk of a blood clot reaching his heart. Mr Carey-Grieve suffered a massive internal bleed and was rushed to hospital again after passing out. Scans found a tumour in his bowel. He had a large part of his bowel removed and six months of chemotherapy. Back on the road to recovery, Mr Carey-Grieve found he was still suffering from stress and anxiety that he simply couldn’t shake whatever he tried. “Then I took up running,” he said. “I found running as a process was actually a mindful exercise, you are constantly thinking through those kinds of questions about how your legs feel and how you are tilted and you are living in the here and now. “Less than a year after I finished my chemotherapy I ran my first ever half marathon for the Stroke Foundation.” Last year Mr Carey-Grieve chalked up his first full marathon and he will soon be tackling his second. His runs have raised thousands of dollars for the Stroke Foundation, which has just named him as a 2021 national Stroke Awards finalist in the Courage Award category for his awareness-raising talks and fundraising. Mr Carey-Grieve said his community talks have already saved the lives of other people who have been able to recognise their own experience of stroke when it hit. Stroke Foundation Victorian manager Eamonn O’Toole said the awards recognise incredible individuals in the community who strive to make the future brighter for people impacted by stroke. “Bob has made a significant difference to others on many levels, through his passion for raising funds and importantly raising awareness of stroke,” he said. Winners will be announced via a virtual celebration on Wednesday.

Bob Carey-Grieve gives a talk to raise stroke awareness. Below: Mr Carey-Grieve took up running on the road to recovery; pictured with his family. (Pictures: Supplied)

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1/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie revved up the crowd at the Newport Jazz Festival. 2/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie. 3/ Tahlia, 4 and Max, 1, found some treasures at the Sunshine Polish Charity Association ‘monster garage sale’. 4/ Lazy Bones was a crowd favourite at the Newport Jazz Festival. 5/ Gilbert Ernest and Swing the Boogie. 6/ All that glitters - Grazyna Wisniowska at the monster garage sale. 7/ Joe Diamico and John Underwood from The Historical Re-enactment Society of Australia at The Black Powder Mill open day. 8/ Kevin Davies at The Black Powder Mill open day. 9/ Jenny Augustini at the Sunshine Polish Charity Association monster garage sale. 10/ Caroline Springs Scout Group took part in the traditional Dusk to Dawn Vigil to commemorate Anzac Day. (Supplied) 11/ Noel Tozer at The Black Powder Mill open day. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 235963, 235935, 235936 15 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

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Family day care Meet the educators, play at the park and learn more about Family Day Care at a picnic in the park on Wednesday, May 5, at Taylors Hill Recreation Reserve, 121 Calder Park Drive. 3-5pm. All families welcome. BYO picnic and coffee van available. ■ fdcpicnictaylorshill.eventbrite.com.au

Community has heart Join Hobsons Bay Community Has Heart roving hub in visiting Joan Kirner house, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown on Wednesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 19, 10.30am-2pm. Operated by council staff and volunteers. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168

The Ricky Nelson Show A musical tribute show for one of rock’n’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

Photo exhibition National Volunteers Week photo exhibition at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown, from May 20 to May 26. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

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eBay for beginners Learn how to buy and sell items online in Melton South Community Centre’s course on Monday, May 17 and Monday, May 24, 6.30-9pm. Cost: $55 or $50 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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/

Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Tour Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, corner Ainwick Court and Gardenia Road, Thomastown, on Wednesday, June 2, 1-2.30pm. Cost $10. Bookings essential. ■ 0418 552 557 or enquiries@westgarthtown.org.au

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meet on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, 12.30-3.30pm.

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

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Deer Park 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

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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

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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

Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club on the second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club in Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

Altona North combined probus The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785

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

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 Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of each 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

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Singing group 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

Tarot reading Learn to read cards with ease and explore the world of tarot in Melton South Community Centre’s tarot card reading for beginners course. No experience needed. BYO tarot deck. Cost: $80 or $75 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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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of the Olympic Games?

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Fitting tribute to clubman Werribee Hockey Club paid tribute to club stalwart Allan Purcell, hosting the Allan Purcell Memorial Round at the weekend. Mr Purcell had been associated with the club for 38 years before his death last May. At the weekend, his family escorted the men’s Vic League 1 teams onto the pitch and a minute’s silence was held before the start of play. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janveski was there.

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1/ Players hold a minute’s silence before the game. 2/ Allan’s daughter Brooke with her children Jack, 11, and Ella 14. 3/ Allan’s son Andrew and his two boys Reid, 9 and Lowen, 5. 4/ Werribee player Maxim Warby 5/ Werribee player Peter Roberts. 6/ A Werribee players finds an opening. 7/ Peter Roberts outruns his opponent. 8/ Benjamin Toogood reacts to the play. 9/ Ross Cowlishaw puts his body on the line. 10/ Werribee’s players fought hard. 11/ Bailey Willet beats the opposition to the ball. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 235938 25 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

SPORT Young Devils comfortable with start to season Keilor Park coach Paul Guicas is pretty happy with how things are sitting for his team in Essendon District Football League division 2. The Devils, who had a bye on the weekend, sit 1-2 after the first four rounds and have shown good signs in the two losses. With a new team and with second-year coach Guicas finally getting to see the hard work from the last 18 months out on the field, there have been some real positives. “Things are going well,” he said. “I would rather be 2-1, but we’re still pretty happy. Take out practice games, we’ve only played three games together. “We are a young team and it’s about getting that consistency. “I think we have ticked the box about being competitive. Everyone knows that being competitive is one thing but you have to turn that into wins. I’m feeling really comfortable.”

Keilor Park in its round one win. (Jamie Morey Photography)

The Devils started the season with a strong win, before falling just short against East Sunbury. Guicas said with an extra 15 inside 50s, they had their chances to win that game.

The other loss was against Oak Park, which is one of the early season standouts. “We were in the game until half-time against Oak Park,” Guicas said. “It was 10 to 15 minutes in the third quarter that got us. Oak Park and Moonee Valley are the top sides, we know we are right up there with everyone.” Guicas said the results across the division so far had shown that it was going to be pretty predictable. He said every team had to be switched on, to ensure they get the win each week. “You have to win home games and pinch a few games away,” he said. “Nine wins is likely to get you into finals, third and fourth will be interesting.” With the team still gelling together, Guicas said they had been really focused on some good team performances.

He said changes to the side each week had been due to injuries not form. He said defenders Jake Gatto and Adam Harris had been really good, despite not always getting the accolades. Skipper Daylan Kempster, Daniel and James Misfud had been the standouts so far. The side could be boosted with some more depth, with Guicas hinting there could be some clearances lodged in the coming days. Guicas said the bye came at the perfect time for the side. “A few guys may not have got up, so it gives them an extra week off for a massive game against Hadfield. “We have our 20 and 30-year premiership reunions which will be a big day at home. We want to make it a fortress down there.” Tara Murray

Falcons net first win

Dalibor Markovic. Western United)

Young star on the rise By Tara Murray New Western United left-back Dalibor Markovic is fast learning that things can change quickly in the soccer landscape. Three months ago he was a member of Melbourne Victory’s youth league side and an A-League debut was just a dream. Fast forward to today, and the 19-year-old has not only made his A-League debut with Victory but he has switched clubs to United and pulled on the green and black for his debut with the club. Markovic, who lives in Caroline Springs not far from United’s training facility, said the decision to move to United was a difficult one. “It was a bit hard to move, with Victory having given me my debut,” he said. “I feel like my family and I have made the decision that is best for my development. “After speaking to Mark Rudan and a couple of other guys from Western, it just seemed like 26 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

it was the best move for my development and where I’m going to get opportunities to better myself.” Markovic said knowing that multiple clubs were after him, especially so early in his career, was encouraging. He admits the past couple of months had been a whirlwind. “I literally only started training with the [Victory] firsts a couple of weeks before my debut, I was a youth league player,” he said. “I was training at the youth one day and the coach told me I’d be training with the firsts for the week. “I took it one day at a time, [and] proved to [former Victory coach] Grant [Brebner] and the coaching staff that I deserved to be there. “Once I got on there, nerves went away and it felt like a normal game.” Markovic played four games for Victory and stepped out on the field for United for the first time on Monday. There was a familiar face in the United line

up, with Dylan Pierias, another local, in the side. The two played together in juniors at Spring Hills. “I was at Spring Hills for a couple of years,” he said. “Dylan and I were teammates back at Spring Hills in under-12s and 13s. “It’s good to be back on the field with him. “We were talking about it the other day how funny it is.” A young A-League career is just the start for Markovic who is hoping to make playing soccer into a professional career. It’s something he’s dreamed about from a young age, having gone back and forth between Sydney and Melbourne growing up. “I’ve been playing since I was five or six and I’m driven to make it into a professional. “It’s all very surreal, with everything happening so quick. “All the hard work has paid off and everything is happening. At the moment, I’m just taking it one step at a time.”

A fast start set the City West Falcons up for its first win of the Victorian Netball League championship season. After a draw in round one, the Falcons put on a stronger performance in round two against Peninsula, winning 69-41. Falcons coach Marg Lind was happy with the result. “The team settled and started off like a house on fire,” she said. “We certainly didn’t start that way last week. “We lost a bit of momentum towards the end of the first quarter but were able to play some good netball after that. “Peninsula is a good young side with some strong bodies. “It was a good night. We’re enjoying the rolling subs, which has been important to get some exposure for the younger players.” Jane Cook was the star up front with 51 goals from 55 attempts. Overall, Lind said it was a strong team performance. With two rounds under their belts, Lind said they were starting to get an idea of what the competition looks like. “Looking at the scores, there will be four or five sides that will be really competitive and a couple of teams that will be developing,” she said. “Every game will be close to a danger game, so you have to be on your toes every week. “We have pretty high expectations.” The Falcons division 1 side lost 60-42 and the under-19 team lost 45-37. Lind said there were some really good signs in the under-19s, with many of the girls having only played two games at that level. “The girls need to learn how to win,” she said. “It will come, they are getting there.” It was a big week for a number of Falcons girls who were named in final state teams. Championship players Melissa Oloamanu and Emma Walters have been named in the under-19 team, with Lily Davis named as a training partner. Oloamanu and Walters have also been added to the Collingwood Super Netball squad as training partners. Adut Manyiel and Charli Nicol have been named in the under-17 state team, while Mikaela Minns has been named as a training partner. Tara Murray

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