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Aged care lockdown By Goya Dmytryshchak A Maidstone aged care facility remains in lockdown after a resident and two workers tested positive to COVID-19. Arcare chief executive Colin Singh said the resident was displaying mild symptoms but remained in hospital on Tuesday for observation. The resident had received one dose of the Pfizer vaccine. “Arcare can confirm 53 of the 76 residents at Maidstone consented to receive the vaccine and have received one dose of the Pfizer vaccine,” Mr Singh said. He said second doses had been brought forward to Monday and all workers were offered their first or second dose on Tuesday.

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A second round of testing was carried out at Arcare on Tuesday. Residents were self-isolating and workers were wearing full personal protective equipment as the site remained under strict public infection and control measures. “We have sufficient PPE and all other supplies necessary to continue to provide support and services to our clients and team safely,” Mr Singh said. “I want to assure you that whilst we hoped that this would not happen again we are well prepared and our infection control practices put us in a good place to manage this outbreak effectively.” The state government on Tuesday announced a five-day vaccination blitz for workers in private aged care facilities and the residential disability sector following concerns there was insufficient coverage for those working with vulnerable people. On Tuesday, there were 63 active coronavirus cases in Victoria, including 54 cases linked to the City of Whittlesea outbreak. Mr Singh said the first employee to test positive last worked at the facility on Thursday,

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had worn a mask and displayed no symptoms. He said the second worker, who also worked at BlueCross Western Gardens in Sunshine, had not been vaccinated as she was on personal leave on May 12 when vaccinations were offered. In a letter to residents, families and staff, BlueCross chief executive Robert Putamorsi said residents were quarantined in their rooms and currently symptom-free. “We have enacted all aspects of our COVID-19 management plan and confirm that 76 per cent of our residents have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” he stated. On Tuesday, Minister for Health Martin

Foley said all staff and residents at BlueCross, other than the worker who also worked at Arcare, had returned negative results following further testing. The Royal Freemasons Footscray facility also went into lockdown as a precaution due to one of its employees working at Arcare in the past week. “All residents and staff returned negative test results,” Freemasons spokesman Jacques de la Porte said. “The Footscray staff member, a tier two contact, returned a negative test result. “Given this, the Department of Health advised that the Footscray home can ‘stand down’ and return to normal operations.” The 406 and 412 bus routes have been listed

as tier one exposure sites for several dates and times. Footscray Market shops, Thai Huy Butcher and Inday Filipino Asian Store, have been listed as tier one sites and the rest of the market as a tier two site. Highpoint shopping centre has undergone a deep clean after previously being named a tier one and two exposure site. A spokesperson said the centre would remain open for food, groceries, household items, medical services and banking, but some retailers were temporarily closed. For the most up to date exposure sites, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites

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We are excited to welcome the return of our beloved winter warmer series of live music events with the third instalment of West Set – a nine-day music festival taking over the inner west this June. The festival kicks off on the 10 June with a knock-out program you can view at www.westsetfestival.com From June to September, Council will be performing visual checks of random recycling and food and garden waste bins across the municipality to help identify common recycling mistakes being made, and providing feedback to residents about any items that shouldn’t be in there.

When the wrong items are placed in kerbside recycling and food and garden waste bins, it can cause the whole recycling load to become contaminated, putting recycling efforts to waste and sending useful resources to landfill. Our community is already doing a great job in reducing waste and recycling correctly, however there is always room for improvement, and I encourage residents to keep an eye out and take part in this campaign.

Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy.

1. Mayor Cr Michael Clarke lending a hand to plant trees with some of our conservation heroes

I would like to thank everyone who provided feedback on the Draft Council Plan 2021-25, Proposed Budget 2021-22, and Revenue and Rating Plan.

2. Mayor Cr Michael Clarke at Baby Snakes, Footscray as part of the launch of West Set 3. Cr Simon Crawford and Cr Bernadette Thomas at the Pride March as part of Midsumma Festival

These are three key strategic documents that will guide the planning, development, resourcing and provision of services to the community over the coming years. We know 2020 was a tough year and that the impacts of the pandemic continue to be felt. This is why economic and community recovery is high on our agenda, as is delivering the services and facilities that are important to you. We are in the process of reviewing all of your feedback, and Council will review the final documents at the June Ordinary Council Meeting.

4. Mayor Cr Michael Clarke was one of many attendees at the 7th Africa Day Gala 5. Mayor Cr Michael Clarke at the launch of Footscray City Primary’s new mural pictured with Adam Shoemaker, Vice Chancellor, Victoria University; Heesco (artist); Tayla Broekman (artist); Chuck Mayfield (artist); Katie Hall, Member for Footscray; Jessie Hand, Principal, Footscray City Primary School.

Please note, the appropriate COVIDSafe practices were followed at the time the photos were taken.

MY VIEW Gentrification of the inner west is increasingly threatening our social and cultural diversity. Million dollar properties and increasing rents are pushing many migrant and working class families and communities further west. While Council is generally supportive of the state government’s Braybrook Regeneration Project, I am concerned that it will exaggerate the trend towards gentrification, unless there is a commitment to massively expand public, social and affordable housing.

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While in the United States it takes under four years of average income to buy a house, in Australia it takes 16 years. Recent reports also estimate it takes first home buyers more than a decade to save the necessary deposit for a home loan.

JUNE – COUNCIL MEETINGS Tues 15, 6.30pm Council Meeting Meetings can be livestreamed via YouTube and community members can submit questions for public question time online or via governance@maribyrnong.vic. gov.au by 12pm on the day of the meeting.

Renting is no easy alternative. Since the end of the COVID rent moratorium in March, many tenants have faced rent rises. Unlike most of Europe and the US, Australia has no rent controls. In places like Berlin, where rents have increased over 30% in the last 5 years, the City has enforced a rent ceiling. Maribyrnong needs a massive expansion of public housing, providing affordable rents and putting downward pressure on the private rental market. After all, housing is a human right! Cr Jorge Jorquera Yarraville Ward

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Residents back social housing By Michaela Meade The Footscray and Seddon communities are calling for Maribyrnong council to approve an application for social housing in the area. The council has previously refused an application for social housing at 69 Buckley Street, on the grounds that it would impact the amenity of the area. The site is in between the suburbs of Seddon and Footscray. But at a council meeting last month, Seddon resident Sally Thompson called on the council

to explain its decision. “Could council please explain why they believe people with a disability, women fleeing domestic violence, and people on low incomes, who are the priority groups for social and affordable housing, adversely impact the amenity of surrounding properties?” she asked. Resident Austin Jenkins said those living in social housing were “part of the fabric of our small, tight knit community”. Cr Sarah Carter said the council had a demonstrated commitment to providing affordable housing in the area.

“This city has always carried its weight and has a strong commitment to the provision of [social] housing,” she said. “We … have to look at the impacts on amenity and make sure that we make informed, based on best practice, decisions about where this type of housing is located.” Mayor Michael Clarke said the refusal came down to the additional services that were lacking in the application. “The problem here is not so much the numbers, but the framework, the model of care in which the housing actually operates,” Cr

Clarke said. “It’s not the profile of the clients, the profile of those who live in these facilities, no, it’s the support that needs to be in place to ensure that the needs of these people are attended to. “The absence of support, that’s what makes it unacceptable.” A petition recently circulated by a member of the Footscray Good Karma Network Facebook group, calling for the council to approve the application, garnered 120 signatures. “We are indeed a welcoming and inclusive community,” the petition organiser said.

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Artist Nabilah Nordin with works Blockade featured in exhibition CONNECT. (Supplied)

Art connects cultures exhibition, building on ideas of navigating place, community and public space through contemporary art. Singaporean-Australian artist Nabilah Nordin said CONNECT was a great way of showing the “vibrant melting pot” of cultures in the west. “It has been a huge opportunity to show three newly-made sculptures,” she said. “Having the support from FCAC made this happen, I was able to take creative risks, and take my work to a larger scale in an outdoor

capacity, which I haven’t done in Australia before.” Nordin’s work will be on display alongside work by Rafaella McDonald, James Nguyen, Victoria Pham, Hannah Brontë, and Kerrie Poliness. CONNECT is a free exhbition and will be on show until Sunday, June 20, at all hours of the day. Details: www.footscrayarts.com

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Mobil Altona Refinery Community Catch Up Mobil Altona Refinery continues supply around half of Victoria’s petroleum needs. Ever wondered what goes on behind the refinery gates? We welcome you to attend our next community meeting open to anyone in the local area who is interested in learning more about the refinery ’s operations, environmental performance, recent events, safety, and engagement with the community.

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The Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) is displaying an exhibition which explores community connection to place. FCAC is located in Maribyrnong, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Victoria. According to FCAC, 40 per cent of the municipality’s population was born overseas, and 42 per cent speak a language other than English. CONNECT, focuses on a diverse range of art styles and is a site-specific public outdoor

Residents in the municipalities of Wyndham, Whittlesea and Maribyrnong are among the top six areas for donations of clothing and household goods to a national recycling company. SCRgroup, which has 1500 collection points around the country for fashion and household items, gives the donated materials another home locally or internationally. What cannot be reused is either turned into rags or converted into an alternate fuel called biofuel. Data released by SCRgroup recently showed that Wyndham residents helped to save 936,987 kilograms of clothing and household items from landfill between April 1, 2020 and March 21, 2021. SCRgroup communications and business development executive Alexis Todorovski said this made Wyndham the top charitable and environmentallyconscious city in Australia. Whittlesea (which saved 814,656 kilograms of goods) and the city of Maribyrnong (which saved 472,893 kilograms of goods) were also in the national top six donation sites, along with the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Ms Todorovski said that SCRgroup’s clothing hubs within the Point Cook Town Centre helped to generate 30 per cent of all the Wyndham donations alone. “Where there is a high population, there is usually a lot more clothes to throw away and we are seeing the correlation in this council,” she said. Details: https://scrg.com.au/

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Council’s record engagement By Hobsons Bay Cr Matt Tyler Since being elected in November, I’ve connected with hundreds of residents – by email, phone, in person and at a myriad of events with conservation groups, local traders, sporting clubs and inspiring community leaders. I’ve heard what our community wants to see in council’s four-year plan, including while attending council’s first ever stall at the Altona Meadows Farmers Markets. I met with residents at the Seabrook shops as well as at Aviation Road in Laverton as part of our ‘Hitting the streets’ initiative. The diversity and significance of people’s needs across our community has struck me most. In total, we’ve received almost 5000 ideas to inform council’s plan – a new record. People want council to deliver on the basics including maintaining roads, footpaths and drains, prioritising pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as an effective waste and recycling system. I’m energised by a broader vision that’s emerging too: investment in parks and open spaces that meet the needs of people with disability, increasing tree canopy, supporting local businesses and jobs, enabling social connection, delivering quality services including for our elderly, and preserving and celebrating our wetlands. I’m looking forward to using what we’ve heard as council’s plan is finalised over coming months. Guided by this plan, I want to deliver better value for rates and balance meeting community priorities with the cost to ratepayers. While council rates make up a small portion of the

Briefs Grants open Mental health is the focus of Australia Post’s 2021 Community Grants program. Not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to $10,000 for local projects to improve mental health and wellbeing and help people connect. Applications close 11.59pm on July 4. Details: auspost.com.au/grants

Wind power Maribyrnong is among 46 Victorian councils taking part in the largest emissions-reduction project by local government in Australia. The Victorian Energy Collaboration is providing the council with 100 per cent renewable electricity, reducing greenhouse emissions by 260,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. Cr Matt Tyler, John Chew from Cheeky Chewies and Cr Diana Grima. (Supplied)

taxes Australians pay, it all adds up. That’s why I’m pleased the state government has capped rates. The rise in the proposed budget is in line with forecast inflation and the lowest for the past 10 years. I’m also in favour of supporting those financially impacted by COVID with measures that go well beyond the hardship policy; even more important following this most recent lockdown. Following extensive community contributions, I was thrilled to see outdoor dining extended until May, 2022. As our community navigates the challenges presented by COVID-19, support to businesses must continue extending well beyond hospitality. Finally, I’m pleased that the Make it Happen grants are included in the proposed budget to support community-driven initiatives to reconnect. I can’t remember a more important time to foster community solidarity.

Hopheads expands Hopheads craft beer bar and bottle shop will open in a former bank building at 53-55 Anderson Street, Yarraville. Fitzroy’s Ervin Niyaz negotiated a 10-year lease with a five-year option for the 140 square metre space.

Sessions for dads A free online session on becoming a dad will be presented by Drummond Street Services on Thursday, June 10, 7.30-8.30pm. Details: 9688 0200 or infoearlyyears@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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‘Landmark’ statue missing By Michaela Meade

Kinder sets higher standard

Residents of Bunbury Street in Footscray are calling for the return of a “local landmark”. A statue of a discus thrower had been displayed in the garden of two residents on Bunbury Street for a few months. The statue, purchased from BiGfiSh workshop, was found to be missing on Monday, May 17. Resident Leanne Hallowell says she misses seeing the discus thrower on her way to and from the train station each day. “It always brings a smile to my face,” she said. Footscray Riverside Action Group member Elwyn Davies lives near the river, close to where the statue was located. Mr Davies said: “We want him back where he belongs!” Mr Davies told Star Weekly the statue’s disappearance has made many in the area upset. “It’s a local landmark … we all smile when we see it,” he said. “We’d love to get him back. “We miss him.”

The discus thrower statue has gone missing.

Altona’s Somers Parade Kindergarten has exceeded national standards in all quality areas of child education and care. The kindergarten has been serving the community for more than 50 years, and was recently assessed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority which found it was exceeding the National Quality Standard (NQS). The NQS is the national benchmark for children’s education and care services across Australia. Somers Parade nominated supervisor Liz Ryan said the team at the centre was pleased to be recognised so highly. “This rating is achieved by services that go above and beyond the requirements of the NQS in at least four of the seven quality areas,” she said. “Somers Parade Kindergarten rated ‘exceeding’ in all seven assessable areas, including the educational program, environment and community involvement. “We believe our rating owes much to the passion and dedication of our teachers and educators who have been working together for over a decade.” The kindergarten offers popular learning experiences for children such as bush and beach kinder, and local outings to community areas. Michaela Meade

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To dream big, our kids need the best start in life. It’s why the Victorian Government is rolling out Three-Year-Old Kinder across the state in 2022. This means new kindergartens, upgraded facilities and new teaching jobs.

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Green light for warehouses By Michaela Meade Maribyrnong council has granted a permit for a $13 million development in Braybrook. The land, located on 84-110 Cranwell Street, Braybrook, will be developed for 99 warehouses, four offices and a food and drink premises. The development will also include a reduction in the car parking requirement for 99 spaces, the installation and display of illuminated business signs, and the removal of native vegetation on the site. The application had received six objections,

including a joint letter from residents. Angus McQueen addressed the latest council meeting on behalf of the applicant and said the proposal focused on “high quality”. “Our strong focus is really on creating places that enhance the local community, the visual landscape and the economy,” Mr McQueen said. “That is done by an emphasis on really high-quality architecture and landscape, and the intent and the focus is to try and create a thriving business community for local businesses to invest and grow. “It’s also about creating long-term value

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through high-quality design, construction and amenity. “[There is] a real emphasis on landscaping and trying to fit the development with respect for the neighbourhood character. “The purpose of the project is really to create

flexible spaces for small to medium local businesses. “It’s all about local businesses.” Aiden Robinson, also speaking on behalf of the applicant, said: The project provides an exciting opportunity to reinvigorate the site [and] wider area through a well-designed commercial development that will increase employment opportunities and upgrade community facilities and interfaces. “[The development] will complement the existing uses of the surrounding area and will lead to positive social and economic outcomes for the area.”

Free trees for Laverton residents

LXRP program director Tony Hedley, Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan and LXRP chief executive Kevin Devlin joined workers at North Williamstown station and the level crossing site. (Supplied)

All systems go for crossing removal North Williamstown station will be closed to rail passengers from Monday, August 2 as the removal of the Ferguson Street level crossing gets under way. A shuttle bus will be in place to transport passengers to neighbouring stations. Major works for the crossing removal kicked off last week. As part of the works, the rail line will be lowered under the road, making way for a new North Williamstown station, as well as an upgraded precinct for the community. The excavation of a 750-metre trench for the lowering will begin in August, with

buses replacing trains between Newport and Williamstown from Friday, August 20 until Saturday, November 13. According to Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV), the Ferguson Street crossing is used by about 25,000 vehicles a day, with more than 110 trains passing through. MRPV said the crossing had a poor safety record, with two fatalities, one collision with a cyclist and at least five near misses. Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) program director Tony Hedley said the works will be very involved, with enough material to

fill 20 Olympic-size swimming pools needing to be removed. “Both the piling and excavation works are expected to cause significant noise and vibration, so I’d like to extend my thanks in advance to locals for their patience and understanding,” he said. “The end result will be a safer Williamstown, with North Williamstown station open to passengers and trains running on lowered tracks.”

Hobsons Bay is spreading the tree love to Laverton with a morning of fun, food and education to coincide with World Environment Day. Council rangers, a conservation team and arborists will be on hand on Saturday, June 5 to talk about the importance of trees in both private and public areas, and to raise awareness of the council’s target of a city-wide tree canopy of 30 per cent by 2040. In 2021, Hobsons Bay council will plant 8500 semi-advanced trees, 6000 more than the typical annual planting quota. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the Laverton community “not only values… but wants to see more” trees and green space. “It’s hard to beat playing at the park or sitting in the backyard surrounded by trees and all of the birds and health benefits it brings – from shade and privacy to clean air and reduced temperatures,” Cr Marsden said. “Council’s ambitious tree target is one that is resonating with our community and we hope that people feel inspired to help by planting more trees in their own properties too. “We’ll help get them started with free trees on World Environment Day.” From 10am to noon on June 5, at McCormack Park in Laverton, residents can pick up a free tree to plant in their own yards. There will be a variety of small, medium and large species available. There will also be a sausage sizzle, roving entertainment, and a visit from the ever-popular Connies. Details and registration: hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/urbanforeststrategy Michaela Meade

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Carpentry apprentice a master at his trade A young Williamstown carpentry apprentice has been recognised as the 2021 Metropolitan Apprentice of the Year. Jack Blokkerus was announced as the winner at the 2021 Master Builders Victoria (MBV) State Apprentice of the Year awards earlier this month. As part of the awards, each candidate is interviewed by an expert panel about their work experience, knowledge, attitude and industry representation. The overall prize of Metropolitan Apprentice of the Year is selected by the judges, who choose the most outstanding apprentice from the trade category winners. Mr Blokkerus was nominated by his training

provider Victoria University Polytechnic, and also won the prize for 2021 Apprentice of the Year for carpentry. The judging panel said they were excited by the young carpenter’s passion for the job and his drive to succeed. Mr Blokkerus said he was pleased to have his commitment recognised. “You need the right mindset, and you need to have your heart set on wanting to be a builder,” he said. “There are always challenges. I often have self-doubt, but I remind myself that I can do it. “It’s all about solving the problem.” MBV chief executive Rebecca Casson said it was wonderful to see the next generation

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pursuing professional development at such an early stage of their careers. “Formal and informal learning opportunities are vital to professional development,” said Ms Casson. “It’s particularly important in our industry, where becoming a registered builder is an integral part of the career progression of builders and tradespeople. “It’s positive to see apprentices grasping opportunities to upskill early on.” Mr Blokkerus was one of 12 apprentices who won awards on the night. Nominations for next year’s awards will open in September 2021. Michaela Meade

Master Builders Victoria President Mark Little, Metropolitan Apprentice of the Year Jack Blokkeerus, and Master Builders Victoria chief executive Rebecca Casson. (Supplied)

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Peek behind the kitchen doors By Michaela Meade An online foodie magazine is giving Hobsons Bay locals and the wider community a peek behind the scenes of the area’s most popular restaurants and cafes. Open Kitchen is an online cookbook shining a spotlight on eateries in the Hobsons Bay area. The video series aims to rekindle the relationship between the community and local restaurants. Each video interviews the owner and head chef of a restaurant, as well as a brief walk-through of a recipe. The written recipe is then posted online. Episode one features Oye Bombay, an Indian restaurant in Altona. Oye Bombay’s owner and head chef Sarin said he enjoyed being part of the series. “Open Kitchen approached me as they were intrigued with our social media images of the dishes we present to our customers,” he said. “They wanted to know more about an Indian kitchen operation, who we cater to, where we purchase our local ingredients. “I hope that through the series, local businesses shall be supported by the community, council and will help each other grow, especially now in this tough phase wherein every cent helps.” Open Kitchen is a recipient of the Hobsons Bay council’s Hobson Bay Business Has Heart program. The program offered groups of three or more grants of up to $15,000 to deliver projects with the aim of getting residents back to local businesses. Sarin in his kitchen at Oye Bombay. (Joe Mastroianni). 238214_02

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Improving how we travel By Michaela Meade Hobsons Bay residents will soon get better walking and cycling connections as part of the council’s draft Local Area Movement Plan (LAMP). The LAMP follows extensive community consultation between November, 2020, and January, 2021, and focuses on safe, efficient and accessible transport in Brooklyn, Altona North, Spotswood, South Kingsville, Newport and Williamstown North. The draft LAMP is a five-year framework to guide infrastructure planning and implementation to improve the community’s ways of travelling through the municipality. The finalised LAMP will eventually be used to advocate to the state and federal governments about maintaining and improving local transport and traffic networks. Mayor Jonathon Marsden said the community consultation was very effective. “When we asked the community in the northern areas of the city how they currently travel and if they saw any opportunities for improvement, we were given a really great snapshot of peoples’ experiences on the Hobsons Bay transport network,” Cr Marsden said. “All of that feedback has now gone into a draft five-year plan that will see motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and public transport users travel more safely and efficiently across Hobsons Bay and beyond.” Some of the initiatives for the LAMP include the construction of a three-metre wide shared path in Ross Road in Brooklyn and Altona North, an investigation into kerb outstands, road narrowing, street trees and on-road markings of additional pedestrian crossing points in Hudsons Road in Spotswood and South Kingsville, and liaising with Public

Transport Victoria and the Department of Transport to investigate improvements to the Newport Bus Interchange. Deputy mayor Daria Kellander said feedback from residents was a vital part of the project. “Our draft LAMP is really important work as it looks at all forms of transport and how they integrate with each other,” Cr Kellander

said. “Consultation is now open, so let us know if our draft LAMP is in line with your ideas and experiences so that we can keep Hobsons Bay moving in the right direction.” Residents can have their say until June 11 via https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ northernlamps

Hobsons Bay is marking the 20 year anniversary of Reconciliation Australia with a diverse program of events throughout June. Reconciliation Australia promotes and facilitates positive relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The council’s events coincide with Reconciliation Week, recognised from May 27 until June 3 each year. This year’s theme is “more than a word, reconciliation takes action”. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the week was a reminder of how to interact with one another year-round. “It’s so important that we embrace National Reconciliation Week to participate in truth-telling, and actively address issues of inequality and injustice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” he said. Several events will be running until mid-June, including the stay-at-home Tuesday book club reading of Truganini: Journey through the apocalypse by Cassandra Pybus, and A History in Posters at the Williamstown Library Gallery and Hobsons Bay Civic Centre foyer wall. The history in posters event will re-open to the public following the easing of latest COVID-19 restrictions. Michaela Meade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Call out for volunteers By Alesha Capone A charity that helps to create safe homes for women and children who flee family violence is calling for volunteers in the northern and western suburbs. RizeUp, which is active in New South Wales and Queensland, is expanding its operations to Melbourne following a 10 per cent increase in domestic violence incidents across Victoria last year. RizeUp volunteers move items and furnish homes for people impacted by family violence. The organisation’s Melbourne volunteer homes co-ordinator, Suzanne Commerford, said she reached out to RizeUp last year, after

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seeing media reports about the increasing number of family violence incidents during COVID lockdowns. “I thought, ‘I could be sitting on Facebook being angry or I can do something about this’,” she said. As a professional property stylist, Mrs Commerford said she had furniture which she could no longer display because it was slightly

sun-damaged or scratched. She felt the furniture – and her skills – could be put to use at emergency or short-term accommodation, and private rentals, for women and children leaving refuges. Mrs Commerford said RizeUp worked with an agency that assists family violence survivors who are “basically starting again”. She said there was demand for RizeUp services across the state, but particularly in the north and west of Melbourne. “We’ve been doing jobs in Heidelberg, jobs in Craigieburn, jobs in Reservoir and jobs in Maribyrnong, but help is needed everywhere,” Mrs Commerford said. She said RizeUp especially needed volunteers,

such as tertiary students and retired people, who are available in the day. “Our biggest challenge is logistics and we are desperately looking for anyone who can help drive the van from our warehouse to location, packing and unloading flat-packed furniture and even carrying a mattress up some stairs,” she said. Mrs Commerford said volunteers could help out at the RizeUp warehouse in the west, with tasks such as putting together food packs for families. Details: www.rizeup.com.au/volunteer. RizeUp also posts call-outs on social media for donations of particular items, see: facebook. com/RizeUpAustralia.

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Childhood inspires first book Seddon local and retired special education teacher Ena Vasudevan is about to publish her first book. There’s a foxhole in my bed is described as an inventive and entertaining ABC learning resource for children, and was spawned from Vasudevan’s desire to create something for her great-niece. The book was inspired by a memory from the author’s own childhood in Denmark, where she believed a family of foxes lived under her bed. The bed’s dismantling was the only way to calm the then-two-year-old. Vasudevan said her fond memories of her father reading to her as a child, plus her mother publishing three books in her lifetime, are behind her appreciation for storytelling. “A house rich in books is a marvellous thing and should always be encouraged,” Vasudevan said. The book includes some of the author’s own artwork, which her sister encouraged her to include. Vasudevan was a special education teacher for more thanr 35 years. She said her interest in learning extends through every part of her life, as she has learnt about different cultures through her travels. “I have been lucky enough to travel to amazing places,” she said. “Stay tuned for my next book – it will be all about travel.” There’s a foxhole in my bed will be released through Aly’s Books, with a book launch on Saturday, June 19. Details: https://www.alysbooks.com/Ena_ Vasudevan.html Michaela Meade

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Learners move online By Alesha Capone Wyndham teenager Indi is among the thousands of young Victorians who will soon be able to sit for a learner driving permit at home, rather than at a VicRoads service centre. The state government is rolling out an online testing system for young people to try for their L-plates. The initiative is set to become available to all young people across the state by the end of the month but some teenagers, who have already booked a testing appointment at VicRoads centres in Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne’s CBD and Ballarat, have been invited to enroll for an online test instead. To access the test, young people need to create a myVicRoads personal account on a compatible device.

The entire course and test takes between four and six hours to complet. Prospective learners have 12 months to sit and pass the online test once they have registered. The new test takes learners through a course that includes theory, interactive videos and visual graphics before a final assessment. Key road safety messages with mini-quizzes to test learners’ knowledge in modules such as speed, drink and drug driving, seatbelts, fatigue, distractions and road rules also feature. When the online course and assessment has been successfully completed, learner drivers will need to attend a VicRoads customer service centre to confirm their identity, have their photo taken and complete an eyesight check. Indi said was planning to book in for her L-plate test after her 16th birthday in July.

“I’m excited to get my licence but it’s also a bit nerve-wracking,” she said. Indi said she was keen to find out how easy or hard driving was in reality. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said the state government was excited to keep rolling out the new online learner test. “This innovative online platform is removing barriers that many prospective drivers across the state face in starting their driving journey – and that means we’re giving all young Victorians the best chance of getting on the roads safely,” he said. Details: vicroads.vic.gov.au.

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Much-loved festival set for return Williamstown Literary Festival is returning live to the Heritage Town Hall after a year of being online. The 2021 Willy Lit Fest has modelled this year’s theme out of a lesson taken from 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic – silver lining. The festival is one of Australia’s most respected “wordfests”, and attracts some of the country’s most well known and loved authors annually. The festival is run by locals, and is supplemented by volunteers at festival time.

Program director Stella Kinsella announced the line-up of authors earlier this month, which includes Sarah Krasnostein, Sofie Laguna, Cassandra Pybus, Nardi Simpson, Laura Bloom, Rebecca Lim, Emily Gale, Claire Saxby, Amie Kaufman, Holden Sheppard, Lili Wilkinson, Alice Pung, Shokoofee Azar, and Yuot A Alack. The festival’s opening night will feature Speakola’s Tony Wilson moderating a session with award-winning author and poet Tony Birch.

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Brother and sister co-authors Hilde Hinton and Samuel Johnson OAM will sit down in conversation with ABC 774’s Jacinta Parsons for the closing night festivities. The Williamstown Literary Festival will run from Friday, June 18 until Monday, June 21. The event is set to take place in person at the Heritage Town Hall in Williamstown and “in the clouds”, otherwise known as online. Details: www.willylitfest.org.au

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A peace pole has been placed at Newport Lakes Primary School by the Earlyact club. Earlyact is a community service club for kids, sponsored by the Williamstown Rotary Club. Peace poles are displayed as a silent vigil for peace, and aims to remind the community to think and act in the spirit of peace. This year, Rotary is celebrating its centenary in Australia, with 100 clubs marking 100 years of Rotary service. The clubs will be distributing 100 peace poles to schools around the country, with each pole labelled from one through to 100. Newport Lakes Primary School is now in possession of pole number 51. Williamstown Rotary representative Damien Hynes said it was great to celebrate 100 years of Rotary with the younger generation. “As a Rotarian looking at these young Earlyact students and their discussion on peace gives me confidence for the world they will move into,” he said. “Rotary along with the youth of today, working towards peace for the future – how good is that?” The Williamstown Rotary Club sponsored the peace pole, which has the universal peace message – “may peace prevail on Earth” – displayed on the side. The message is written in four languages, one on each side panel, with Newport Lakes sharing the message in English, Arabic, Indonesian and the local Indigenous boon wurrung language. Michaela Meade

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Streets are silenced, again Victoria was plunged into a seven-day ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown last week as coronavirus cases and exposure sites across the state surged. Once again our streets took on an eery silence as ‘everyday’ life came to a halt and Victorians only ventured outside for five reasons. Star Weekly photographers Damjan Janevski and Joe Mastroianni captured haunting images of the latest lockdown.

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

Through the lens This week’s photographer’s choice picture is from the Wyndham BBQ Festival. It’s a photo of very fashionable man Roy Carbungco, who designs and makes his own unique and colourful clothes. (Picture: Damjan Janevski)

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

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/

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/

children in prep-year 10 in Altona North. Withenough interest, classes will start from term three. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420 The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

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

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Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

The Altona Conservation Class meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or Jill MacKenzie, 0439 994 705

Garden club Parkinson’s support The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on 2nd Thursday of the month (Re starting June 10), 10.30am - 12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre 33-35 Mowbray Cres Kurunjang (Melton) New members and Carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

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

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.

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Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, 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. ■ 9747 8576

Playing cards, making friends Social bridge every Friday at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday, 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Women’s choir 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

Deer Park probus The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

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

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

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for

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“It’s not only the first in Australia but probably the first in the world in terms also Vietnamese commu of nity,” he said. “There the others in the US, but are they Mr Do said the museumare private.” was important the diaspora to tell and preserve its history for “We arrived here more . than 40 years ago refugees,” he said. as “Mostly, each refugee tell because we escaped would have a story to from the Communist regimes in Vietnam and we went throug journey through the h Southeast Asian countrithe and then we were es accepted by countri the US, Australia, es like Canada and other countries in Europe. “When we escaped , the horrible journey most of us went through of pirates … the memor was so horrible. y “We wanted to share our story and we want future generations to Australians to undersunderstand us and for through. Our generat tand what we’ve been ion that’s been here more is the first generation than 40 years so it is starting to fade out. “We want future generat Mr Do said the buildin ions, our children, our grandchildren filled with significance. g’s architecture was , to understand and “Bamboo is strong one day to come and find and it’s also flexible “Do you see the curve, out we were here, a way it shows how , so in kept the Austra like bamboo,” Mr so they said. we adapted here. understand the past lian colour, Do and find their roots.” “Then you see, from The building’s shimm like Uluru.” afar it’s like a wave. “That’s part of our ering gold parape Waves represent our based on legend that countryside life. journey at sea. the Vietnamese people t is “The colour is the descended from the Australian red desert. egg sac of a dragon are We fairy, Mr Do and a said.

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PUZZLES No. 031

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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American city (5) Neptune’s fork (7) List of employees (7) Native Mexican (5) Long, slippery fish (3) Procedures; rulings (11) Not moving (9) Retention (7) Reasonable (7) Least distant (7) 'Not on your —!' (5) Hatred (5) Opposite of downs (3)

4 5 6 7 8 13 16 18 19 21 23 25 26

ACROSS Cutting edge (9) Tranquillity (5) Inevitably (11) Up to (colloq) (3) Total (9) Happen (5) Lives (6) Obsessively following (8) Region in Greece (8) Messy writing (6) Dialect (5) Rock expert (9) Web address (1,1,1) Group of islands (11) Fashion (5) Unbounded (9)

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From where does the day Saturday get its name?

Which ancient writer wrote the Aeneid?

True or false: the kookaburra is a member of the kingfisher family?

In what language was it written?

At over 171,00 words, which language has the largest vocabulary, as counted by official dictionaries?

Australian artist Margaret Olley worked primarily in which medium?

In linguistics, what is the term for a word that has two opposite meanings?

10 In what year was the modern nation of Italy founded? ANSWERS: 1. Chad Morgan 2. The planet Saturn 3. True 4. English 5. Contronym 6. Boeing 7. Virgil 8. Latin 9. Painting 10. 1861

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The ‘dual’ in Nissan Dualis signifies its dual-purpose nature, a crossover between a family hatchback and a compact 4WD. It has Nissan’s All-mode transmission so has decent traction on bush tracks, as well as on slippery sealed surfaces. It has higher than average ground clearance for a hatchback, but it isn’t as high as a ‘real’ 4WD. Nissan gave the Dualis a major makeover in April 2010. Every visible body component forward of the windscreen was new, with the revised bonnet giving it a bolder look and improved aerodynamics. Inside, the visual changes are minor, but the instruments and trip computer are easier to see. Late in 2010 an extended wheelbase seven-seat version, called Dualis +2 was introduced. Children will be more comfortable than adults in the rearmost seats, seven full-size folks can be carted in emergencies. The second-row seats can be moved forward to make access to the back reasonably easy. This sliding function also lets you juggle legroom in all three rows. Comfort of the Dualis is good and even poor-quality Aussie backroads don’t knock it about much. Handling is nothing out of the ordinary. It will look after you unless you do something really silly. Just don’t expect a sporty Euro SUV at a Japanese price. With the introduction of the second generation in Australia in 2014 the Dualis was given the name of Qashqai which had been used in other countries for many years. Qashqai got a mild facelift late in 2018, an increased range of driver-assistance technologies, and autonomous emergency braking in all model. Lane-departure warning assisted drivers who aren’t paying attention.

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Mild-mannered intro to new world By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring It’s an open-and-shut case: either you love the horizontally opposed doors on the new Mazda MX-30 G20e, or you don’t. I lean towards the former having just spent a week living with its quirks. The doors combine to open up a huge entry and exit, or do they? In a less-than-generous parking spot, say the average shopping-centre space, limited opening presents a chore to negotiate the slot between the pair of doors. Other niggles are set out in the driving section below. There’s nothing new about the set-up, having been around since saloon cars came onto the market. The so-called ‘freestyle’, aka ‘suicide’, doors last saw the light of day in the Mazda RX-8 sports car late last century. Now they’re back in crossover guise. “The MX-30 is the bold next step of Mazda’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 strategy,” says Mazda Australia managing director, Vinesh Bhindi. Two ‘green powertrains will initially be on offer – the e-Skyactiv G, featuring mild hybrid technology, and later in the year the fully electric e-Skyactiv system.” With three specification levels – Evolve, Touring and Astina – prices start at $33,990 for the entry-level variant and progress through $36,490 (Touring) to the top-of-range Astina at $40,990. All figures are without on-road costs. The Touring, with its mild hybrid system and advanced keyless entry, exterior mirrors with two-position memory, auto dimming on driver’s side, Pure White Maztex with grey cloth upholstery, driver’s seat with 10-way adjustment including lumbar support and two-position memory over the entry-level Evolve, was on test.

Styling Mazda says the design team focused on new values and lifestyles of its target audience – young, metro and forward thinking – by cutting out unwanted clutter. The MX-30 eschews the Mazda hallmark front with its ‘big gob’ radiator grille, a smile now playing across the face focusing on the company brand. In profile, strong features are the result of upright A-pillars, curved side panels and steeply raked roofline to D-pillars. A black roof section and metallic upper body sections are available, producing a stand-out triple tone contrast.

Interior A light and airy MX-30 cabin has been given a position beyond its ‘pay grade’, with Pure White Maztex / grey cloth upholstery and soft-touch plastic among a wide range of sustainable materials. Heritage cork harks back to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo company, with surfaces made from sustainable materials derived from trees without felling them. A unique coating applied by Mazda ensures durability, especially in door grips and centre console surfaces. Upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric, made from recycled PET bottles and even seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread.

Infotainment Interior layout and packaging are designed to appeal to the modern tech-savvy owner. A new 7-inch touchscreen is integrated into the centre stack, adapting its display to suit the temperature and time of day. The climate control air-conditioning and seat heating are operated via this screen. An 8.8-inch central display, shared with the Mazda CX-30, supplies a raft of information via an easy-to-reach command control knob on the centre console, and a 7-inch TFT LCD meter panel is situated in front of the driver. The latest generation Mazda Connect is incorporated in the info package. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto access are offered.

Engines / transmissions This first Mazda MX-30 M range mates a 114 kW 2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with

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the maker’s own M Hybrid system, driving the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system works with regenerative braking to store energy, which is intelligently controlled to boost engine torque, enhance braking, or extend idle stop time, all with improving fuel efficiency.

Safety The MX-30 matched latest stiff standards set last year to earn a five-star top ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant and child protection rated 93 and 87 per cent, respectively. The Mazda i-Activsense system now adds a turn-across traffic function to the smart brake support system, helping to prevent crashes when turning across traffic. Also included are road keep assist, which maintains the right track even without lane markings, along with emergency lane keeping with blind spot assist.

Driving When it comes to action, mild seems to be the operative word, with the MX-30 a little wanting. Performance boost and fuel economy seem nothing out of the ordinary. The peak power of 114 kW comes in the upper reaches of the rev spectrum at 6000 rpm, while a more accessible 200 Nm of torque arrives

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Mazda MX-30 G20e Evolve $33,990 Mazda MX-30 G20e Touring $36,490 Mazda MX-30 G20e Astina $40,990 SPECIFICATIONS Mazda MX-30 G20e Touring 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol, M hybrid, 6sp automatic, freestyle doors

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at 4000 revs. All systems interact smoothly, so smoothly, in fact as to appear to have little advantage over petrol power alone. Mazda has the MX-30 consuming 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the combined urban / highway cycle. In stop / go holiday traffic chaos the MX-30 on test slurped 8.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, while joining the motorway had the Touring down to sipping 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres. There’s little free and easy about the so-called freestyle doors: the front has to be opened first to get to the rear door handle. While there’s no B-pillar, the front seat backs and low roofline

make access to the back awkward, depending on occupant body bulk. When seated, limited width means three abreast should be limited to short journeys. The rear has reasonable leg room but there’s little natural light due to tiny side windows. The black surroundings of the RX-8 made for a claustrophobic atmosphere, saved somewhat here by the grey decor. Convenience features are sparse, with little more than a fold-down armrest with two cup holders and a door mounted bottle holder. The boot, at 311 litres capacity, is under done but can be expanded to 876 litres with the rear seat back folded. Loading area is limited. Up front, the ‘floating’ cork-lined centre console is a nod to sustainable materials, being merely bark stripped from the tree. A lower level has a large storage spot, plus two USB-A ports and a 12V power outlet. Two cup holders in the middle of the large centre console can be covered with cork lids to provide enough space for a smartphone. The front door slots are made to take average-size bottles.

Summary The NX-30 is the Mazda fans’ chance to dip a toe into the company’s new world of the electric vehicle. However, the true EV enthusiast might like to wait for the full electric model later this year.

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SPORT COVID wreaks havoc on sport By Tara Murray Local sporting clubs found themselves on the sidelines once again at weekend after the Victorian government’s snap covid lockdown put games and training on hold for at least seven days. As well as scheduled weekend games, many clubs had functions that have now been cancelled or postponed. The Essendon District Football League suffered a scare last week, when a Moonee Valley thirds player tested positive to COVID-19. The player played in the Fog’s match against Hillside last Saturday. There were also two women’s matches and a club function at the ground on that day. The Department of Health has listed Ormond Park as an exposure site, with three different classifications.

Anyone who was in the change rooms between noon-4pm or was at the club’s ladies day function between 4-6pm on Saturday, May 22 must get tested and isolate for 14 days. Anyone who was at the ground between noon and 5.30pm on the same day must get tested and isolate until they return a negative result. All Sharks players involved in that game were sent for tests on Tuesday afternoon. “Moonee Valley and Hillside have been one step ahead of the contact tracers,” Hillside president Sebastian Buccheri said. The EDFL is yet to officially release details about what will happen with the postponed round, with some players possibly still in isolation. The Western Region and Northern football leagues issued releases saying that all clubs had been told pre-season that if a round was to be

cancelled, it wouldn’t be played at a later date. The Riddell District Football League told clubs that a decision on whether matches were cancelled or postponed would be made over the coming days. Football Victoria, on its website, said it expected that all currently scheduled fixtures and competitions will be completed in full, with matches impacted by lockdown to be rearranged as quickly as possible. Both the National Premier League and state league competitions have catch-up rounds scheduled. Basketball Victoria said the Big V matches from this weekend would be rescheduled, while the Victorian Junior Basketball League would be cancelled, with no catch-up dates. Netball Victoria’s online statement didn’t make mention of catch-up matches.

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Life savers put skills to the test Williamstown Surfing and Life Saving Club members put their skills on show at the Ocean Grove IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Carnival earlier this month. Coach Scott Ivey said it was “a bit of a surprise” for the team to perform as well as it did; it placed in the top three in four open men’s events, and one open women’s event. The team took out the top spot in the open men’s team rescue as well as the IRB relay on May 23. “We’re right smack bang in the middle of a rebuild of our women’s team,” Ivey said. “The vast majority of our girls have [moved on] to other things. We were not expecting to win any of the carnival. “But the new girls are really stepping up … they performed very strong in the IRB arena. “Still … looking at the numbers we had, I was surprised at our win. A usual team has about 16, we had quite a bit less than that.”

Ivey said the winter competitions are a good way of keeping team members connected, especially young ones. “It’s giving them something positive to do with their time, as opposed to something negative. “It’s a sport, it’s something we enjoy, they’re into it. “It also revolves around giving something constructive and fun. “We have a good time at Willy.” With 30 years of experience himself, Ivey said he knows his is strong. “We’ve gotten Australia titles twice and brought them home – no other team has done that,” he said. “Our female team was the strongest out of any club, even with our strong players gone. “It’s good to see we’re still up and about at the top. “Seeing new ones jump up and rapidly

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improve is great. “You can physically see the new ones develop their skills … in a tangible way, it’s fantastic.” Ivey said competing in the colder months incited strong feedback. “Some people think we’re crazy, I tend to agree with them.” Ivey said a recent state government announcement of $11.3 million for a “complete rebuild” of the club’s facilities will boost morale even more than the wins at the carnival. “We are one of the oldest clubs around,” he said. “It’s a lovely building, but the paint’s probably holding it up at this point. “[The rebuild] be a great way to attract new members. “As a club, it’s very exciting. It’ll mean we can be around another 100 years.”

The City West Falcons overcame several days of uncertainty to claim an important win against the Casey Demons in the Victorian Netball League championship division. With talk of the state being plunged into a lockdown, the Falcons at one stage thought round six of the competition wouldn’t go ahead last Wednesday. The game did eventually go ahead, albeit at a different stadium, with the Falcons winning 64-62. Falcons coach Marg Lind said the biggest battle had been keeping the playing group mentally switched on. “We didn’t expect to play,” she said. “We were a bit frazzled and it was hard to keep everyone on track as we expected to be in lockdown. “We did really well and stayed on track.” Lind said while there weren’t any standouts for the Falcons on court, she was pleased with the leadership of shooter Jane Cook. “At times when we were looking a bit frazzled, she continued to be really engaged and telling the girls to be patient,” Lind said. “She was really vocal saying one more pass and not to force it. It was a big step forward in her on-court development.” Lind said she was really pleased with the side’s form – they are sitting second with five wins and a draw. She said they used the rolling sub better in the match against the Demons and Sarah Szczykulski returned from injury in a big boost for the side. It was a big night for the Falcons, with all three of its teams winning on the same night for the first time this season. The under-19s won 47-32 and the division 1 team won 48-46. The Falcons were due to play Aerials on Sunday, but that match was postponed due to a snap COVID-19 lockdown. As was a match against ladder leaders Melbourne University on Wednesday. Lind said they would look to have some online training sessions during lockdown. “It’s really going to affect things and we’ll be expecting to prepare for weeks later in the season with two games a week. We’ll give them a few days off before getting into some sessions.” Tara Murray

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3for $10 Benino Green Olives 2kg (All Varieties)

$8.99 ea Katumba Ginger & Garlic Varieties 1kg

$4.99 Fennel Premium XL

3 for $3 Ruby Gold Apples

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$7.99 only Pink Lady Apples

$1.99 kg Bravo Apples

Tat Pepper Paste

Tat Tomatoe Paste

$2.99 only

Lanova Peeled Tomatoe 800 Grams

Harrooz Basmati Rice 5kg

$1.99

$8.99

Jumbo 800 grams eggs

Vico Fresh Coconut Water 1L

2 for $4.50

3 for $10 Hume Chickpeas Raw Kabuli 1kg

Miller Sunflower Oil 5L

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$12.99 only

Peckham Pears

Vegeta 950 grams

$7.99

$1.98 kg Granny Smith Apples

Royal Gala Apples

$1.99 kg Imperial Mandarin

$1.99 kg 600 grams - 30 eggs tray

2 for $8.89 $1.99 kg

$3.99 kg

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