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Ted lends a paw A labrador named Ted is bringing plenty of smiles to pupils and staff at Werribee Primary School. Ted, whose owner is leading teacher in student engagement and wellbeing, Laura Secrieru, began visiting the school last year when he was 12-weeks-old. He has since been appointed the official School Helping Dog, as part of a trial run by the school’s wellbeing team. The trial is the brainchild of social work student Elise Underwood, who is undergoing a placement at the school. Mrs Secrieru said Ted was not a trained therapy dog, but has been helping to increase pupils’ engagement and attendance through his weekly visits. She said the pupils learned to demonstrate the school’s values of respect, responsibility and resilience around Ted, so that he can learn them too. The school has also installed a letterbox for pupils to mail letters to Ted. “A lot of letters say: ’We love you Ted, you’re so cute, please come and visit us’,” Miss Underwood said. OLIVIA, 6, AND AMELIA, 11, GIVE TED A CUDDLE

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Budget cash for Wyndham By Alesha Capone New schools, public transport upgrades, and a new road are the big ticket items for Wyndham in this year’s state budget. The budget, which was released last week, includes $492 million to build 13 new schools across the state, including one in Manor Lakes, one in Werribee and two in Tarneit. The schools are to be constructed by 2023. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said the two new Tarneit schools would provide facilities for more than 1000 students. The first stage of a fifth school, Truganina North Secondary College, will open in 2024. Once complete, it will accommodate 2200 students.

Manor Lakes P-12 College will receive $9.4 million for new facilities to cater for an additional 400 students. Altona MP Jill Hennessy said Alamanda K-9 College in Point Cook will get $6.2 million to upgrade its facilities. Tarneit Senior College will receive $5.8 million to deliver its final stage of construction, including a new classroom wing to accommodate 300 additional students. The government will invest $276.4 million in acquiring land for future schools in seven municipalities, including four sites in Wyndham. Werribee MP Tim Pallas said this would include land for a future school in Mambourin.

Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich said the budget funding was “extremely welcome”. “About 100 babies are currently being born each week in Wyndham, which means we need to plan for at least an extra new classroom every week just to keep pace with this ongoing boom,” Cr Hegedich said. Commuters will benefit from a $94 million commitment to upgrade the Melton and Wyndham Vale rail corridors to allow the future operation of higher-capacity trains including nine-car VLocity trains. An additional $10.284 million has been allocated for early works at the Ison Road rail overpass in Werribee, to connect Ison Road through Wyndham west and the Princes

Freeway corridor. In health, $5.7 million has been earmarked to plan the redevelopment of emergency departments at Werribee Mercy Hospital, plus four other Victorian hospitals. The budget also mentions previouslyannounced funding for the new Wyndham Law Court development, but $6 million has been reallocated to a Bendigo justice project. Development projects for the Wyndham Vale and Truganina fire stations have been given $3.5 million each, a further $31 million has been set aside for the Werribee Irrigation District modernisation program and $2 million to upgrade and signalise the Derrimut-Hopkins Road and Boundary Road intersection.

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Ratepayers taken to court By Alesha Capone Wyndham council has launched legal action for 1205 cases of non-payment of rates across a two year period. The figures were included in a recent report by Ombudsman Deborah Glass into how councils respond to ratepayers in financial hardship. According to the report, between 2018-20, Wyndham topped the state’s 79 municipalities for the number of residents and property owners it took to court to recover municipal

rate debts. Brimbank was second, launching legal action 1044 times across the two years. The Ombudsman’s report included a case study of a Wyndham aged pensioner with mental health issues whom the council “bankrupted” over $30,000 in unpaid rates. The report said “Chris”, who was aged in his sixties and had trouble communicating in English, was living alone in the house without electricity, gas or a telephone. A community legal centre contacted the Ombudsman on Chris’s behalf in 2018. “The legal centre said Chris appeared not

to understand the obligation to pay rates and could not read the bankruptcy notice,” the report stated. In response, the council said it had tried to resolve the matter many times during the 13 years that Chris had not paid rates. According to the council, Chris had agreed to seven different payment plans. He had also been invited to make a hardship application but did not do so. Council said Chris’ bankruptcy administrator had not been able to engage with him. As the only creditor, the council

decided to annul the bankruptcy and pay the administrator’s costs. A Wyndham council spokesperson said: “council’s approach and actions in this particular case were carefully reviewed by the Ombudsman”. The spokesperson said the council provides a range of hardship relief measures including rate deferral plans, payment plans and interest rate waivers. “During COVID, council elected not to pursue court action for unpaid rates,” the spokesperson said.

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Veranika Yarshevich, holding bags featuring her design, with Marlo, Madison and Anna from the Werribee Little Athletics Centre. (Supplied)

Young designer’s runaway success Artwork created by Point Cook’s Veranika Yarshevich has helped to raise $1.6 million for Little Athletics Australia. In 2018, Veranika – who was then aged 13 – was one of 14 school children who won a national Coles competition with a design to go on shopping bags sold at the supermarkets. Coles donates 10 per cent from the sale of each bag to community causes. Chiller bags with Veranika’s artwork of avocadoes have raised funds for more than 376 Little Athletics centres in the past three years. Overall, sales of the Coles bags have raised

more than $5 million for causes including Guide Dogs Australia, Clean Up Australia and SecondBite. Veranika said she felt “pretty good” to have helped raise the funds. “I expected the bags to do well as an initiative, but I certainly didn’t expect to raise $5 million,” she said. “I feel pretty proud when I see people carrying my artwork in the streets or at Coles, but it’s a strange feeling to walk past someone that has something you designed and they don’t even know it.” Veranika is now studying digital media

technologies at RMIT University and hopes to pursue a career in animation. One of the organisations to benefit from Veranika’s chiller bags is the Werribee Little Athletics Centre which has received $2600 from Coles during the past two years. Werribee Little Athletics’ president Rob de Wit said the money had helped provide “a safer and more efficient weekly program”. “It’s terrific to know that one of the bags were designed by a Wyndham resident – the bags have been a wonderful initiative for the local community,” Mr de Wit said.

Iconic Australian singer Jimmy Barnes is the headline act for this year’s One Electric Day music festival, which will be held at Werribee Park. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s festival, but the event will return on November 21 with acts including The Living End, Jon Stevens, The Black Sorrows, Killing Heidi and Chocolate Starfish on the bill. Barnes – aka Barnsey – performed at the first-ever One Electric Day back in 2013. Barnes, a legend of the Australian music scene, has 17 number one albums under his belt. One Electric Day organiser Duane McDonald said the return of the festival was an “exciting prospect”. “Audiences have always been so supportive of One Electric Day,” he said. “It has become a really special event where we see many fans return year after year, it is like catching up with friends and family. “After the curveball that COVID-19 threw at us, we are looking forward to catching up with those friends and family this year for a very overdue celebration of great Australian music. “One Electric Day 2021 will create some great memories for us all.” One Electric Day, an all-ages event, will be held at Werribee Park from 11am on November 21. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100, General admission ticket: $119.90 (additional transaction fees and credit/ debit card processing fees may apply). Details: https://www.frontiertouring. com/oneelectricday

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Generous shoppers Shoppers in Point Cook have raised $5282 for the Monash Children’s Hospital Foundation, during a two-week Curing Homesickness fundraising campaign. Shoppers purchased a $2 donation card or certain products at Coles stores in Victoria as part of the fundraiser. Point Cook shoppers were the fifth-most generous in the state, with Keilor shoppers topping the tally by raising a total of $8931.

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Almost $20,000 has been donated in memory of Werribee policeman Ron Fenton, who died earlier this year following a battle with cancer. Ron, who survived after being shot in the head while on the job in 1984, later developed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He credited his assistance dog, a labrador named Yogi, with improving his life. Last year, a group of Ron’s friends – Lisa Markovic, Lisa Heinrichs, Marie Britta, Rob McLennan, Tony Hooper, Andrew Elsbury and Rishi Prabhakar, known as the Supporters of Ron Fenton – started an online campaign to raise money to help Ron meet his only grandchild, who was born in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign raised $20,000 to pay for

Werribee MP Tim Pallas has encouraged Wyndham residents to have their say on a review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act 1975. Mr Pallas said the community and interested stakeholders could contribute to the review at https:// engage.vic.gov.au/independent-reviewvictorias-wildlife-act-1975 by June 9.

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Ron’s grandchild and son to travel to Australia. Sadly, Ron passed away before this could be organised. The money has since been donated to K9s 4 Valour, a not-for-profit organisation, founded by former police office Melanie Scott, which provides trained service dogs to first responders and military personnel with PTSD. Ms Scott said it was the biggest donation she had ever received. “It just means everything to us,” she said. Ms Heinrichs said the Supporters of Ron Fenton were planning to hold an annual fundraising event for K9s of Valour and Defence Community Dogs, in Ron’s memory.

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Trugin on for a cure By Alesha Capone A Werribee couple will drive a 1993 Ford Laser thousands of kilometres through the desert to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Brendan Andrew and Carmen Green will drive the vehicle – which they have nicknamed Olaf after the snowman from Frozen – a total of 4200 kilometres from the Gold Coast to Alice Springs, via Karumba, from June 5. They will join hundreds of other motorists for the annual Shitbox Rally, in which participants must drive cars valued at $1000 or less. Mr Andrew and Ms Green were all set to participate in last year’s rally before it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, they have raised more than $12,000 for the Cancer Council. The pair said they plan to continue fundraising until departing for the Gold Coast. Anyone who donates $20 or more can put a sticker, bearing the name of a loved one affected by cancer, on Olaf’s exterior. “Also for every $2 people donate, they get to add a song to our playlist for when we have no radio,” Mr Andrew said. The donor who’s song is playing when the couple finish the rally will receive a small prize. The couple said they were participating in the Shitbox Rally “because everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer and money raised goes towards support and research to find a cure”. Ms Green, a breast cancer survivor, said: “On a personal note, to be around people whom have had similar journeys and not be afraid to talk about it, will be great.” The adventurous pair have adopted the slogan “Trugin on for a cure” as Ms Green is a member of the Truganina Fire Brigade.

Brendan Andrew and his partner Carmen Green will take part in the Shitbox Rally. (Damjan Janevski) 203200_02

Mr Andrew and Ms Green said they would like to thank their sponsors Bulls Mechanics, Hoppers Crossing Roofing and Plumbing and Aqua Tap Plumbing in Point Cook.

“Also a huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported,” Mr Andrew said. To donate see: https://autumn2021. shitboxrally.com.au/trugin-on-for-a-cure or

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Crash victim finds the light By Alesha Capone Alex Eleftheriou says he faced “a long and dark tunnel” following a road accident at age 17 that left him a quadriplegic. On September 19, 2012, Mr Eleftheriou, was only 1.3 kilometres from home when he decided to use a shortcut – which he “had taken a million times before”. The Manor Lakes man said one of his last memories before his motorbike and a car collided, was seeing car headlights in the distance, as he pulled back onto the road. Mr Eleftheriou was rushed to hospital and placed in an induced coma for 21 days. He spent about a year in hospital after “breaking everything” – including vertebrae in his neck and back, both collarbones and shoulder blades, a shoulder, a hip and fingers. He underwent a tracheotomy which meant he couldn’t speak when first out of the coma.

Now 26, Mr Eleftheriou, said “everything changed” after the accident. He said when he moved from ICU to a “normal” hospital ward, and his friends were allowed to visit, “that’s when it got real”. “I went into crazy instantly – I told them to pull the plug lots of times, but there was no plug to pull,” he said. Mr Eleftheriou went from hospital to rehabilitation for about 12 months, where he spent his 18th birthday, and sank into depression. He said that after a stint in residential care he began using drugs heavily but a “switch flicked” when he turned 19, and he decided he could no longer continue that lifestyle. Mr Eleftheriou went back to university and completed a diploma in building and construction. He also credits his two dogs, whom he takes for six-kilometre walks every day, with helping

to boost his happiness. Mr Eleftheriou said that for a long time, there was “no light at all” in his life. “Gradually I came out the other side and now it’s bright as daylight,” he said. He said he was grateful that he was cognitive and able to interact with people. “The one negative is that it took this [motorcycle accident] to make me realise how great life is,” he said. Mr Eleftheriou is deciding what to do with his life and is considering building homes for seniors and people with disabilities, counselling people who have experienced trauma or doing motivational speaking. He now raises awareness of road safety and road trauma for organisations including TAC, Victoria Police, Road Trauma Support Services Victoria and SPIRE (Spinal Injury Resource & Support Network). Details: 1300 367 797, www.rtssv.org.au

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Wyndham secondary students have been invited to submit an original short film reflecting their vision for the wellbeing of the area to a new competition. The competition is being run by Young Minds of Wyndham, a group including Vijisha Venkatram, a Tarneit resident who also organises the annual Young Scientist of Wyndham competition. Three judges from a media background will shortlist finalists in the competition, which will be showcased at this year’s Wyndham Learning Festival and screened at Village Cinemas. Ms Venkatram said she decided to hold the filmmaking contest to help young adults use their creativity to produce “something amazing” during COVID-19. She said she wanted to encourage youth to use their technological skills to produce art and engage with the content creators of the future. “I am looking forward to seeing the creative expression of students and how resilient and Wyndham secondary students can enter the film-making competition. (Supplied/David Mullins) adaptable kids can be towards life’s challenges, and create ways for the kids to share their They can enter as individuals or teams, with minutes. experiences – which can lead the way for many schools encouraged to submit an entry. Entries must be submitted online by 5pm on others in the community, including me,” Ms The two competition categories are years 7-9 Wednesday, June 30. Venkatram said. Details: http://youngmindsofwyndham. and years 10-12. The My Vision for Wellbeing in Wyndham The first prize will be a trophy and $150 cash, com.au/ – 2021 Short Film Competition is open to second prize $100 cash and third prize $75 cash. students in years 7 to 12 who live in Wyndham. Alesha Capone All films must run for between three to six

Wyndham council is one of 46 Victorian councils to join the largest ever emissions reduction project spearheaded by local government in Australia. The Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) will sign councils to a new electricity contract, sourcing only renewable energy for their operations. Red Energy, which is owned by Snowy Hydro and based in Melbourne, will provide 240 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity per year to the participating councils – equivalent to powering 48,000 homes with renewables or removing the emissions from 90,000 cars every year. Led by Darebin City Council in Melbourne’s north and facilitated with the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances, VECO is expected to save the councils up to 35 per cent on their electricity bills. Wyndham’s climate futures and environment portfolio holder, Cr Robert Szatkowski, said the council had committed to a 95 per cent reduction in its corporate greenhouse emissions by 2040. “Council recognises that the climate is changing, and that together we must take action,” he said. “We are committed to showing leadership and taking serious action on climate change.” Alesha Capone

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Stadium roof repairs step closer By Alesha Capone Wyndham council is calling for tenders to permanently fix the leaking roof at Eagle Stadium, as sports clubs continue to have games cancelled because of the issue. The $47 million stadium has been plagued by a leaking roof since its construction in 2015, forcing the cancellation of basketball and netball games on days of heavy rainfall. The council has set aside $7 million to fix the roof and conducted a trial of “taping” part of the roof in an effort to prevent leaks in March.

Wyndham’s director of city operations, Stephen Thorpe, said the final cost of permanent works to repair the roof would not be known until the tender process was complete. The tender documents are asking for submissions to conduct roof rectification works at the stadium, including construction of a new roof over existing gutters and downpipes. Submissions close on June 23. Mr Thorpe said that in the meantime, the council had engaged a contractor to implement “temporary measures to prevent leaks”. “These temporary measures have been

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effective at mitigating some but not all leaks and we will continue to monitor the situation throughout winter until a permanent fix has been put in place,” he said. “Council appreciates the frustrations of the users of the facility and that’s why we have been looking at the best ways to minimise disruptions

in the short term, while taking the necessary steps to resolve the issue permanently.” Wyndham Basketball’s general manager Craig Armstead said players and members were “rightly disappointed when we lose games to court leaks and we as an organisation are frustrated by the ongoing situation too”. “The Wyndham Basketball Association is constantly monitoring the progress on the roof leaks at Eagle Stadium as, unfortunately, they have continued to impact on our competitions and members since returning to the court in 2021,” Mr Armstead said.

Blood need never stops The Werribee Blood Donor Centre is in need of donors, after 1400 people who signed up to donate blood this month cancelled or rescheduled their appointments. More than 40 per cent of potential donors simply did not show up to the Bridge Street centre or asked to move their donation session to another day, according to the centre. Lifeblood spokesperson Cath Stone said during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Australians responded strongly to appeals for blood donors, but now only one in every two appointments was being kept across the nation. This has left 44,000 donor appointments vacant this month. “Australians are enjoying holidays, catching up with friends and family, and getting back to every day outings, but the need for blood never stops,” Ms Stone said. “In fact, annual demand for blood is at its highest level in over a decade, with hospitals

now using four per cent more blood than they did compared to the last two years. “We understand that plans change so if you do need to cancel or reschedule, please contact Lifeblood as early as possible so we can find someone to take your place.” Ms Stone said hospital patients were constantly in need of blood for cancer treatment, surgery, blood disorders and obstetrics. “There is no substitute for blood and we need every type, every day, to meet the needs of Australian patients who depend on it,” she said. The Werribee Blood Donor Centre is open Monday 1-7.30pm, Tuesday 9am-7.30pm, Thursday 12-7.30pm, Friday 7.30am-3pm and Saturday/Sunday 8am-3.30pm. Donors can check their eligibility to donate blood online. Bookings: 13 14 95, visit lifeblood.com.au or

Connor donates blood, while chatting to Lifeblood staff member Donna. (Supplied)

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Vital road link approved By Benjamin Millar A long-awaited road link connecting Eyensbury with Werribee is expected to cut travel times by almost 30 minutes upon completion. Melton and Wyndham councils have both given the green light to the construction of Mt Mary Road, a new four-kilometre road connecting Werribee to the southern side of Eynesbury estate. Resimax Group chief executive Steve Hooker said the $16 million project linking Eynesbury

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with Ballan Road will open up the estate to the Wyndham corridor. “When it’s completed, Mt Mary Road will cut travel time between Werribee and Eynesbury by 25 minutes,” he said.

“This means that what’s currently a 50-minute drive will be reduced to a painless 25-minute commute, which is great news for those who work and go to school in Wyndham Vale or Werribee or catch the train from the local stations.” Mr Hooker said the road will also be a positive for residents who have family and friends in the region or like to shop and socialise in nearby suburbs. “This is a significant investment of over $16m to deliver this critical infrastructure, and it’s

going to benefit a huge number of people across Victoria.” Mr Hooker praised Wyndham and Melton councils for backing the project and approving the road’s permits. “It’s a great example of how local governments can band together to help connect their communities and ease traffic congestion in the area.” Construction of the new road is expected to get under way between July and September and take about 12 months to complete.

From classroom to farm Truganina South Primary School pupils gained an insight into the agricultural industry when they visited a Werribee South farm this week. The pupils learned about produce, minimising waste, sustainability and healthy eating during the excursion to Velisha Farms. The school visit was organised under the Victorian Farmers Federation’s (VFF) Kids to Ag program, which encourages primary schools, primary production sites and farmers across the state to help educate primary school pupils about agriculture by accessing grants of up to $2000. This project is supported by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, through funding from the federal government’s Educating Kids About Agriculture initiative. Kids to Ag aims to increase primary school pupils’ understanding of where their food and fibre comes from, and to raise awareness of the career opportunities within the agriculture sector.

VFF vice-president and Werribee South egg farmer Danyel Cucinotta said allowing children to explore the world of “ag” opened the opportunity for further discussions at home of where their food comes from. “The opportunity for us farmers and the entire agriculture industry to showcase the work that goes into producing our world-class food and fibre will hopefully inspire the next generation of Victorian farmers,” Mrs Cucinotta said. “Nothing beats real life experience and this program allows children to go out on the farm and enjoy a hands on lesson about ag.” Details: www.vff.org.au/project/kids-to-ag/ or kidstoag@vff.org.au. Alesha Capone Velisha National Farm educator Melissa Moss and student Ralph. (Joe Mastroianni). 237820_03

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First stop, Werribee Famous Australian singer, musician and songwriter Tim Freedman will perform at Wyndham Cultural Centre on Friday. The event will be the first in Freedman’s regional solo tour, and the only show within the Melbourne region during the tour. The concert will feature classic tracks from The Whitlams, in which Freedman is singer and keyboardist, along with re-invented favourites including Blow Up the Pokies and No Aphrodisiac. The latter song was crowned number one on radio station Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown in 1997 and received Song of the Year at the ARIA Music Awards the following year. During his Werribee show, Freedman will

also play a few tracks from The Whitlams’ forthcoming album and his new single, Man About a Dog. The single is about taking the boy out of the city and placing him firmly in the country. Wyndham’s creative city portfolio holder, Cr Marcel Mahfoud, said that audience members of Freedman’s Man About a Dog Tour 2021 would be able to “reminisce, enjoy and relive the nineties”. “It’s exciting to have Tim Freedman perform in Wyndham,” Cr Mahfoud said. The show will begin at 5.30pm on Friday. Tickets: $50. Bookings are essential, see https:// www.wyncc.com.au/whats_on/timfreedman for details.

Last week the Victorian Government released it’s 2021-22 Budget, and there were some great wins for Wyndham. Some key inclusions were transport infrastructure, with work starting on planning the Westlink - Ison Road rail overpass bridge, additional capacity on the Wyndham Vale rail line, an upgrade to the intersection at Derrimut and Boundary Roads, and an additional bus route in Tarneit North. Education was also a major focus, with five new schools set to be constructed and land acquired for another four. We have also seen gains for health and community services with ongoing funding for housing support, employment and youth programs, and expansion of emergency facilities at Werribee Mercy Hospital and funding for construction of the Point Cook Community Hospital. This is on top of the State Government’s recent announcement that it will be planting 500,000 trees across Melbourne’s West, including Wyndham. This is a great level of investment overall, but of course we know much more is needed to help us fill gaps caused by our ongoing population growth, and I look forward to working with the State Government to help deliver even better outcomes. Recently I attended an event at Pacific Werribee as part of National Volunteer Week. Around 25 organisations were represented, with each of them encouraging residents to sign up and volunteer to make a difference. It was great to meet people who are selflessly giving back to their communities and the organisers who help make it all possible. Thank you to the members of Volunteer West who met with me on the day for all the work you do and for teaching people about volunteer opportunities in Wyndham. Council is not currently recruiting volunteers for our own programs, but there are so many other opportunities to get involved, so please check out www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/volunteering to find out more. Thank you to all of our amazing local volunteers! Regards, Cr Adele Hegedich.

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A life less ordinary Multi-talented Mrinal Kanty Das has made it his life’s mission to share his passion for the creative arts with other people. He talks with Alesha Capone.

he Hoppers Crossing resident is extensively involved with the community as a volunteer and performer, plus through exhibitions of his work. Das – who described himself as a painter, free lens photographer, singer, lyricist and composer – was born in a small riverside town in Bangladesh, Chandpur, in 1973. “I inherited my artistic fervour from my family,” Das said. “My grandfather was a folk singer. He used to sing religious songs in local religious festivals.” Das completed a bachelor of fine arts (painting) and master of fine arts (painting) at the University of Chittagong, and went on to work at an advertising agency in Bangladesh for 15 years. He moved to Melbourne in 2015, and works as a graphic designer at Adjust Graphix. “At the very beginning, I came to Australia to accompany my wife who came here to study her second masters degree in Monash University,” he said. “Our two kids also came with us, and they just fell in love with the lifestyle here, especially of the freedom that they enjoyed here regarding their career selection and many other issues. “My brother and sister live in Werribee and Hoppers Crossing. The Wyndham people are very cultural-minded. The Bangladeshi community is quite large here and they are quite active and friendly. “The multi-cultural environment in Australia attracts me most.” Das is an art teacher at the Victorian Bangladeshi Community Foundation (VBCF) and Nuer Community Foundation, which works with South Sudanese-Australians. “Painting is my academic and professional interest,” he said. “Photography is one of my passions. I love to see the world through my lenses, which allow me to discover the multiple layers of beauty.” Das also runs a voluntary art venture, a social platform named Colour Buds, through which he helps children from underprivileged and refugee families learn painting and drawing. “I work with community groups who work with these children, and my focus is on the mental development of the traumatised kids who have become frustrated and desperate, as they have undergone much distress at such early stages of their lives,” he said. “I also have a plan to establish a virtual art

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1/ Mrinal Kanty Das performs. 2/ On stage with Bangladeshi children. 3/ Working with children in his Colour Buds program. Artwork by Mrinal Kanty Das: 4/ Photograph Immersion. 5/ Photograh Eye. 6/ Painting Apostles Discoursing Maternity. 7/ Painting Mother Nature. 8/ Painting Uluru, Mothering Civilization. (Pictures: Supplied) gallery for kids, under Colour Buds, which will showcase kid’s art work for free.” In the musical sphere, Das is one of two founders of the Bangladeshi folk band BAULA Bangladesh and one of its lead vocalists. He also wrote the musical piece Tumi chaia dekho for the movie Shuttle Train, a full-length film directed by Pradip Ghosh. The lyrics and tune of the song are by Das and the arrangement was by music director Binod Roy. In December, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Cultural Affairs announced Das as winner of

the 2019 Bangladesh National Film Award in the Best Singer Category (Male). Das said that winning the award was “an extraordinary experience”. “I never expected that I would ever be awarded with such a big honour,” he said. Das said the song first came into his mind when he was travelling with his wife in a ricksaw, in Bangladesh. “My wife instantly recorded the song on her phone, and the rest is history.” “I feel that writing is an inherent quality in me. Words come to me spontaneously, no

matter what environment I am in, words just pop up in my mind along with the tune.” In the future, Das hopes to work with fusion music by composing multilingual songs. “I have already created a platform from our company, Adjust Graphix, a recording studio called Adjust Tunes from which we will record and publish songs by local singers,” he said. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ mrinal71/, https://www.facebook.com/ mrinalkantydas, mrinalbiplob.wixsite.com/ mrinalkantydas, www.colourbuds.com, www. facebook.com/colourbud

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Let’s talk climate change Connolly’s Corner by Sarah Connolly Thirteen years I spent working in the regulation of the energy sector – and though it might not make for exciting dinner conversation, it was an experience that gave me significant insight into the impact proactive government policy (or lack thereof) can have on both the environment and your power bill. Taking a holistic approach to climate change just makes sense and the Andrews government recognises this as not only an opportunity to do our fair share, but to create the good, solid, sustainable jobs of the future in renewable energy. And believe me – we’ve been investing a lot into the infrastructure needed to get this done, including solar farms and massive energy saving batteries, with their impact being felt right across the state. Recently, we released our updated Climate Change Strategy, outlining our plan to

Sarah Connolly (centre) plants trees with Cr Peter Maynard, and Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio. (Supplied)

continue lowering emissions as the roll out of renewable energy across Victoria ramps up. We were the first government in Victoria to set a target of net zero emissions by 2050, and we successfully reached our 2020 targets of cutting

15-20 per cent of our emissions from 2005. And we’ll continue to lead the way for the nation with strong investment and ambitious yet achievable targets of 28-33 per cent reductions by 2025 and 45-50 per cent by 2030. A goal comparable to California in the United States, and the European Union – both leaders in creating the jobs of the future while acting on Climate Change. Two of my favourite policy initiatives benefiting households directly are the Solar Homes Rebate and the $250 Power Saving Bonus. Both great incentives to deliver lower energy prices for households across Victoria. It’s no secret that Solar Homes is incredibly popular in Tarneit, with postcode 3029 consistently having one of the highest uptakes of solar panels in Victoria. We also know that the past few months have made it difficult for some Victorians to stay on top of their bills, which is why the $250 Power

New Ranger Village opens

Werribee Open Range Zoo has launched a newly-built Ranger Village space along the Zoo’s African River Trail, with activities to be held until the end of the month. The outdoor event space is open to all visitors during weekends, school holidays and public holidays, and is designed to host education activities for visiting school groups during term periods. The space transports visitors into an African Village setting, complete with manual water pump, compacted earth seating, a retired safari bus and a fire pit to share stories around during the colder months. The cultural weekends program celebrates the rich history and practices of African and Indigenous Australian communities and connect visitors with Zoos Victoria’s vision for a future rich in wildlife. From 11am to 3pm on Saturday, May 29, visitors can participate in activities, such as hair braiding and head wrapping tutorials, make jewellery and craft from found Australian objects, enjoy storytelling sessions with Wadawurrung Elder Aunty Judy and South African musician/storyteller Valanga Khoza. The Zoo’s popular Village Markets will also occur alongside the African cultural days, offering food, drink and an array of handcrafted items for purchase.

Saving Bonus is there to help ease the burden. The future must be sustainable, and it’s not just all about where we get our energy from. You might have heard me recently talk about the need for greater tree coverage in outer suburban areas like ours. We know that the urban heat island effect – a lot of housing but a lack of trees – means that areas like ours are about 2-3 degrees hotter than leafier inner suburbs. This needs to change. That’s why I’m pleased to announce that in this year’s budget, we secured $5 million in funding to plant 500,000 new trees across Melbourne’s western suburbs, with planting to begin in September. In addition, as the chair of the Environment and Planning Committee, I’m looking forward to seeing what our Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure in Growing Communities recommends to help deliver and improve the quality of green spaces in communities.

Launch kicks off with a series of cultural weekends.

Giraffe crossing Safari Bus tour; Storytelling Sunday; Ranger Village, Cultural Weekends at Werribee Open Range Zoo. (Pictures: Supplied/Zoos Victoria)

Werribee Open Range Zoo cultural liaison officer Agum Maluach said the Zoo’s cultural weekends will inspire people of all ages through conservation stories and activities. “We’re giving our visitors the opportunity to be immersed in both cultural offerings,” Ms Maluach said. “It’s a fantastic way to educate

our visitors about the role of wildlife and nature in the lives of both Indigenous Australian and African peoples.” Entry to cultural weekends is included in zoo admission: $38 for adults and $19 for children aged 4 to 15 years. Children enter free on weekends and public holidays. Proceeds from

admission go towards Zoos Victoria’s efforts to fight wildlife extinction. Zoo members and visitors are reminded that all tickets to the zoo must be pre-booked at zoo.org.au and asked to follow the current COVIDSafe directions at www.dhhs.vic.gov. au/coronavirus

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1/ Lilly Menzie and Elna Deocayro. 2/ Nina Robertson. 3/ DJ Manuel Ponce 4/ AVA dance group. 5/ singer Karen Esco. 6/ Tina; Gayle and Denver 7/ Roy Carbungco. 8/ King Ocoro. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 238219 12 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 26 May, 2021

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St Paul’s Anglican Church will host a biggest morning tea on Thursday, May 27 at 10am in the Masonic Lodge Hall, corner Fisher and Aitken streets, Gisborne. Admission by donation, with all proceeds to Cancer Council. Local natropath Leisa Blanch will be the speaker. ■ Elaine, 5428 2522

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Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

My Social Club Diabetes support

An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every 3rd Friday at local venues for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventues. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

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

Women’s mental health support The women’s mental health support group meets at Melton South Community Centre, Exford Road, every Monday, excluding public holidays, from 1-2.30pm. The group is run by a qualified counsellor. Come along for a chat and a cuppa in a confidential setting. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Fundraising stalls The Werribee Ladies for Kids Auxiliary for the Royal Children’s Hospital will run fundraising stalls at MADE on Watton, May 27-30. Items for sale will include knitted blankets, toys, teddy bears, jumpers, tea towels and rugs.

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

Book Sale 10am - 1pm, Tuesday June 1, Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5. Rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark.

Art show The Woodend Art Group art show promises an exciting exhibition of paintings, sculpture, woodwork, textiles and much more on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, June 12-14. 10-4pm daily. Entry by gold coin donation. ■ http://www.woodendartgroup.org.au

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/

Melton South Knit & Natter

Through the lens Nine-year-old Akshara, who makes candles to raise money for a local foodbank, is a shining light for her community. So it is fitting that the only light source needed to make this photo stand out was that of a candle. (Picture: Damjan Janevski)

performance of Matilda Jr. Performances on July 22, 23 and 24 at St Aloysius College Hall, 31 Curran Street, North Melbourne. Tickets on sale now.

Willy Lit Fest Have you seen the program for this year’s Williamstown Literature Festival yet? There’s something for everybody from June 18-20. Hear from renowned authors such as Cassandra Pybus, Sofie Laguna and Nardi Simpson, or learn how to get your masterpiece published in a special Fremantle Press workshop. ■ https://www.willylitfest.org.au/home/ festivalintro/program/

Newport Folk Festival The Newport Folk Festival is on June 25-27. Plenty of opportunities for all musical instruments, interests, tastes and for children to participate, and a mouth-watering performance program covering many musical genres. ■ https://newportfolkfestival.org.au

School holiday program Unleash your inner scientist these school holidays at St Aloysius College, STEMies program. Open to boys and girls from grades 4-6. June 28 and 29. ■ www.aloysius.vic.edu.au

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

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for children prep-10 in Altona North. With enough interest, classes will start from term 3. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

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

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets 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.

volunteer program in the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents. A female volunteer with an understanding of MS is also sought to visit a mature lady in aged care in Altona Meadows. ■ volunteer@ms.org.au or Sue, 9845 2744

The magic of Roald Dahl will be brought to life on stage with the St Aloysius College

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its

AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Playing cards, making friends

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

If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

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Conservation volunteers

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

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

Women’s choir

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

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Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked by the council. If you’re over 60 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507 13 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 26 May, 2021

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

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DOWN Lie (11) Dry up (9)

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Parisian lady (11) Male sheep (3) Wielding (11) Rule (3) Happening in a way not expected (6) Flower merchants (8) Indifference (6) Implicate (8) Individuality (8) Look at (6) Number comprehension (8) Swiss city (6) Weapon (3) Meeting (11) Indian state (3) Infamously (11)

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Water creature (7) Wimp (4) Greater part of a country (8) African country (7) Actor's parts (5) Cat noise (3) Persistently (11) Inelegant (9) Slow cooking vessel (8) Region (7) Modern music genre (7) Japanese cartoon style (5) Row (4) Concert (3)

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9-LETTER WORD 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”.

Today’s Aim: 9 words: Good 14 words: Very good

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Duncan hits the road By Peter Howe What made a young Werribee man with a passion for tennis head overseas for seven months during a global pandemic? For 18-year-old Dwaine Duncan, it’s a single-minded focus to win the Australian Open. When we spoke it was on a freezing cold Monday night and he was being driven home from another eight hour day of tennis practice by his mother and was headed straight for an ice bath. This has become the daily routine for the teenager. “I left MacKillop College halfway through year 11 because [I was] trying to mix school, homework and family commitments with tennis,” he said. “It just didn’t give me enough time on the courts to practice and hone my skills. “I spend four hours on court each day practicing my skills either in a one-on-one with my coach or with my squad completing drills. I then spend an hour to an hour and a half doing either running or gym-work. “They are full-on days, but it’s where you learn your lessons on strategy and resilience.” Duncan’s love of tennis began when he was just four-years-old. His mother, Lisa, an avid tennis player and local pennant champion, put a racquet into his hands and he immediately fell in love with the sport. “I could feel this sport was meant for me,” he said. Duncan has spent many years on the Australian circuit competing in, and winning, many tournaments along the way. Now he’s confident he’s ready for the next step – the rest of the world. Duncan has played and been coached at

Dwaine Duncan. (Supplied)

Altona, Hoppers Crossing and Laverton Park tennis clubs. Hoppers Crossing tennis’ Ryan Meehan was instrumental in his junior years, while the Laverton Park team of Vuk Skadarka and Stefan Skadarka, along with Australian Alpha Tennis Academy’s Tomislav Fadljevic are the key players in his team now. “We are one big family with all the same goals,” Duncan said.

His first aim is to qualify for an International Tennis Federation tournament and secure an ITF point to gain a world men’s ranking. That was behind his decision to head overseas last year. It was no small feat when competing against the world’s best. Before heading overseas in September, he was number two in Victoria and number 10 in Australia in his age group. Overall in Australia, he was the 172nd ranked male.

Duncan’s best ranking is 1400 in the world in his age group but he sees that hurdle disappearing quickly. He played tournaments in Germany, Netherlands, France, Greece, Turkey, Indonesia, Croatia, Cypress and Tunisia last year. Duncan had some good wins against ranked players while overseas but he said the trip was more for the experience and understanding the European standard. “Many countries were in lockdown because of COVID, but tennis tournaments continued,” he said. “I was either on my own in these countries or with the remainder of the squad in Germany. “I don’t get homesick, the trip taught me to become organised, on time and self reliant. I loved the culture in these countries and really enjoyed playing tennis in these centres.” At 182 centimetres, Duncan, who is part of the Tennis Australia’s national academy squad, sees his forehand as his biggest strength. “I see myself as an aggressive base liner,” he said. “I don’t model myself on any modern day player but I would like to think I can become a fighter like Rafa Nadal, serve like Alexander Zverev and play my backhand like Novak Djokovic. “My forehand however is unique to me.” Duncan has his sights set high and as the May winner of the Don Deeble Sports Star Award, the Sunshine Western Region Sports Club is right behind him. The award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank and the Deer Park Club. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner or attend a dinner at the Medway Golf Club, contact the club by emailing swrsportsclub@gmail.com or sms 0408 556 631.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. From which tournament did Ash Barty retire injured in the quarterfinals recently?

6. What team will the Australian Cricket Team play on an overseas tour in July?

2. Who won the 2020–21 FA Cup?

7. Which country has won the most Olympic table tennis medals?

3. In which AFL season did the Lions play their last AFL game as Fitzroy? 4. Which Super Rugby team has won the most championships? 5. What Australian city will be home to a new state-of-the-art football facility for the Matildas?

8. What is a period of play in a polo match known as? 9. The Major League Baseball World Series is a best-of how many games? 10. What NBA star was known by the nickname by Dr J? 11. Where was the 2018 FIFA World Cup held?

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12. Which Australian basketball player holds the record for most points scored in a single WNBA game, with 53?

13. The Australian Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consists of winning the Randwick Guineas, Rosehill Guineas and which other race?

Andrew Hoy

14. Which two years did Pat Rafter win the US Open? 15. Who won the first rugby league State Of Origin match played at the MCG in June 1994? 16. What year was Collingwood player Dane Swan awarded the Brownlow Medal? 17. What sport do the Newcastle Northstars and CBR Brave both play? 18. Which Australian golf professional shot a final round of 59 to win the 2010 Greenbrier Classic by one stroke? 19. What was the name of the racing yacht that won the 1983 America’s Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club? 20. How many games did the Penrith Panthers win out of their first 10 games of the 2021 NRL season?

21. Which team does leading A-League goal scorer Jamie Maclaren play for?

27. Rachael Sporn holds the record for most career points and rebounds in which sporting league?

22. How many times has Ben Simmons been named an NBA All-Star?

28. Australian equestrian rider Andrew Hoy has competed in how many Olympic Games?

23. What is the national sport of the Netherlands? 24. What sport returned to the Olympics in 2016 after a 112-year absence? 25. What country with the Australian Cricket Team play in a one-off test in November 2021?

29. Grace Hamilton is the current captain of which Australian national team? 30. Which Australian athlete lit the Olympic cauldron at the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

26. Which martial art is set to debut as an Olympic sport in Tokyo this year?

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Bring it on The competition is heating up in the Western Region Football League. Point Cook Centrals and Newport battled it out in division 2 at the weekend. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

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1/ Newport’s Saad Ali is airborne as he grabs for the ball. 2/ Newport’s Anes Abdou positions himself for a mark. 3/ Point Cook’s Max Pritchard gets hands to the ball first. 4/ Point Cook’s Kwar Ater contests a mark. 5/ Point Cook players celebrate. 6/ Saad Ali is at it again. 7/ Michael Szulc reacts after kicking a goal. 8/ Max Pritchard taps the ball away. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 238220 24 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 26 May, 2021

SPORT Top honour for Spencer By Alesha Capone Daniel Spencer from the Bellbridge Cricket Club in Hoppers Crossing has been recognised with a top honour by the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Spencer claimed the Pollock Medal, as division 5’s best-and-fairest player, at the VCTA 2020-21 awards earlier this month. Spencer, a Hoppers Crossing resident, received the gong after notching up 27 votes – six more than next closest Sidharth Sood of the Williamstown Colts. Spencer and fellow Bellbridge player, Dillon Hinge, were named in the VCTA’s division 5 Team of the Year. Spencer said he had an inkling that he may be up for an award after Bellbridge president Damian Henderson asked him to be sure to

attend the ceremony. “I thought it was coming, I had a pretty good year – I said to the president that it’s one of the most awesome years I’ve had in my career,” Spencer said. His efforts this season included taking a hat-trick against the Melton South Royals, the first in his cricket career. Spencer also scored 190 runs in a match against Sunshine YCW in February, which he followed up the next week with 107 against Barley Street Uniting. He said that he had previously scored more than 100 while playing in England and for the Footscray Angliss Cricket Club. Spencer said that when his partner was first told about his 190 achievement, she did not believe it, thinking the number had been reached by the entire team.

Spencer said he took up cricket when he was about six to engage in “a bit of competition” with his father Steve, who used to play. After Steve turned up to watch the match when Spencer scored 190, his Bellbridge teammates decided his father was the team’s “lucky charm” and have since urged him to attend all their games. “He comes down and watches every week,” Spencer said. Spencer said he enjoyed cricket because of the game itself, the socialisation and the “good culture” at Bellbridge Cricket Club. “It’s one of the better clubs I’ve played at in my time and a lot of guys have said that too,” he said. Spencer said the cricket club also has “good bench of juniors” and young players showing promise for the future.

Daniel Spencer from the Bellbridge Cricket Club with his VCTA trophy. (Supplied)

The Youth League team post-game at the Pink Night (Supplied)

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Young stars shine at state titles Four young students from a Wyndham Vale martial arts school have all won medals at the Victorian Jiu Jitsu State Championship. Brothers Mason, 10, and Jax, 8, won silver and gold respectively in their weight and age divisions of the competition, which was held earlier this month at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC). Casseus, 15, and Nathaniel, 16, also won bronze medals in their divisions. All four medal-winners study Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Kaizen Martial Arts, which is run under the guidance of head instructor Sensei Garry Kewish. Mason, who is a grey belt, said he took up the

sport about three years ago. The talented young athlete said he “very much” enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and trains five times per week. “I think it’s not just about the sport, it’s about getting to know new people and make new friends, and it’s also good for your self-confidence,” he said. Mason said that the MSAC event was his first state-level competition. “I felt a bit proud of myself at the state championships, because it was a big thing to win silver,” he added. “Also, I don’t like to brag, but I have been in some local competitions and won gold in a

couple of them.” Mason said he would like to become a professional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor in the future. He and Jax already coach some of the younger pupils, who are aged between four to six years old, at Kaizen Martial Arts. “I enjoy helping others learn, achieve more and I also like to help people to grow,” Mason said. Mason said he would potentially take part in the national Jiu Jitsu championships, which will be held later this year.

The Wyndham Basketball Association hosted a Pink Night to raise funds for The McGrath Foundation at the weekend. Players from the Youth Women and Champ Women sides took to the court in all-pink uniforms for their Big V games during the Saturday evening event. An annual event on the WBA calendar, the night included raffles, a temporary bar set-up, a best dressed competition, a balloon sculpture and a fairy floss machine. All WBA volunteers, staff and coaches donned pink clothing for the occasion, while officials wore commemorative referee shirts. Wyndham Basketball’s general manager Craig Armstead said the Pink Night has become an important part of the WBA’s calendar. “Our community is proud of Pink Night and everything it has become,” he said, “It celebrates our female athletes, but just as importantly raises awareness and funding for The McGrath Foundation.” Speaking prior to the Pink Night, Mr Armstead said: “After all the difficulties of last year, we’re hoping 2021’s night will be bigger and better than ever, with more activations and fundraising opportunities than ever before”. The night began with the Wyndham’s Youth Women team taking on Albury Wodonga, followed by the Champ Women competing against Keilor Thunder. Details: https://wyndhambasketball. com/, www.facebook.com/ WyndhamBasketball/ Alesha Capone

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Werribee snares big win By Tara Murray Werribee produced one of its biggest ever wins, easily accounting for the North Bullants on Sunday in the Victorian Football League. A goal within the first 90 seconds of the game and 10 goals in the first quarter set the tone for Werribee. Werribee won every quarter on the way to the club’s second biggest win in its history – 27.21 (183)-3.5 (23). Coach Michael Barlow was thrilled with the win. “It was a very good result in terms of coming off a bye and getting the result the way we did,” he said. “The most pleasing, and the satisfying, thing from a coaching group point of view, from players point of view, they were really thirsty to put in a four quarter performance … which across the first four weeks we’d had a lapse in each of those games. “Yesterday was an opportunity to actually go out and execute a four quarter result, which we did.” Barlow said it was nice to see the team make the most of its dominance in the first quarter, to basically have the game sewn up by quarter-time. Twelve players kicked goals for Werribee, with Shaun Mannagh kicking five, second half goals. Wylie Buzza and Ryan Kemp kicked four goals apiece. “Wylie Buzza continued his form and a few of the smaller guys got involved,” Barlow said. “Kempy returned from a broken hand after a training mishap earlier in the year and it was a good return for him. “Shaun gives us some versatility up the ground and in the forward half. “We were pleased with the multiple levels of contributors.” Werribee’s defensive prowess was also on show. Barlow said the pressure around the ground was the key to their game. “Our defence has been one of our mainstays and most consistent aspects of our game in the early parts of the season,

Ryan Kemp kicked four goals in his ﬁrst game of the season. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)

so to continue that is important. “It’s something to continue to build on and a real staple of the way we play. “Not only our back six, they probably do take the lead in terms of competitive one-on-one efforts winning and halving them, led by Nick Coughlan and Max Spencer. “Louis Pinnuck had a really good game. We sent him to a more half-back role and took the pressure off him, so that was a really good return for him.”

Tom Gribble and Matt Hanson were among the other standouts in the win. Barlow was also impressed with debutant Ariek Lual. “Ariek has been playing really well at a local level and the feedback from his local coach was, he is at VFL level. “With Michael Sodomaco missing through the birth of his ﬁrst child, it was a no brainer for us. “He bounced onto the scene and in the ﬁrst quarter was as good as anybody on the

ﬁeld.” Werribee now sits 3-2 having won three games on the trot. Barlow said the side was slowly getting things together after most of the side not having played any football in 2020. “It’s one of those things,” he said. “Essentially the ﬁrst part of the season everyone was still conditioning themselves and getting their touch back and getting used to VFL football.” Werribee this week faces Sandringham.

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