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Mr Weimar said the trio who entered Victoria on July 8 would not be charged. “Department of Health (DH) completed its investigation yesterday and [Victoria Police] reviewed the file yesterday and overnight and have confirmed that no further action will be taken. The DH, under its standing powers, will issue a small fine of $200 to one of the removalists for failing to comply with mask wearing.” From today, the five reasons to leave home and five kilometre travel limit have ended. Students can return to schools. Restaurants, cafes and gyms can reopen for seated service with density quotients and community sport will return.
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A much-loved Yarravi has been rescued lle cat, Mooncake, by after wandering from Metro train workers his Mooncake was spotted home. injured near Seddon train station . A driver alerted authori sed officers who found Moonc ake and drove him to U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital where he underwent emerge fractured skull and ncy surgery for a jaw. Mooncake lost an eye, but his owner says he is recovering and adapting well. Lesley Friend said thank Metro’s train she wanted to driver and authori sed officers for saving Moonc “We’re very thankfu ake. Mooncake back and l that we got that he’s alive and that he [the train driver] basically saved his life,” she said. “He’s a big part of our Metro’s Wayne Boyd family.” said the safety all public transpo rt users, including of cats, was a priority. “We saw that little M immediate help and ooncake needed didn’t waste any time,” he said. “I was really pleased when I heard that Mooncake had pulled through.”
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marking the highest growth rate since Altona and West 2010. July director Wayne Footscray have joined Sweeney said “it million dollar club, the “The value was due to $1.516 happen”. with the median million ($266,000 price cracking $1 million house hit a record of the national dwelling market “We’re talking inner high in January Mr Sweeney said over reserve). 2021, and The May median house. city, Altona by the continued to hit Altona and West bay value a fresh record high has and the generous allotments for Altona $1,022,585 (up from in Altona,” he said. Footscray’s proximity to the city each $983,599 12 months was month since. “West Footscray is were big drawcards. and $1,018,794 (up a different suburb ago) “The wealth effect Footscray central from $919,227) for of house value increas Topping the list in , where you’re gettingfrom Footscray, CoreLo West has likely Melbourne were Brighto es gic’s Million Dollar bigger been the with a May blocks as well. a key component n Markets consum report for June shows. median house value of elevated er confidence, “A of $3,316,986 lot of (up the prices from and Austra these days, unless “The current upswin economic recovery there’s $3,168,364 $2,785,108) and Deepdene at g in the Austra from strict social distanclia’s something substantial on it, housing market (up lian restrictions from it’s $3,804, all about the ing land. 921). through 2020.” Among newcomers extraordinary results, has produced some Altona and West ” the report states. “It’s all about the land were Mount Macedo to the millionaire’s club Footscray made the “In the 12 months value.” 40 million-dollar n at $1,319,881 (up Sweeney’s recent markets in metrop top $961,49 from 5), dwelling market values to May 2021, national Melbourne. sales Blairgo include 1/13 Essex wrie at $1,318,730 olitan Street, West increased 10.6 per (up from $915,370), Footscr cent, Sweeney Estate auction for $1,130, ay, which sold before $872,743), Somers at $1,270,800 (up from Agents William 000 and 206 Blyth St stown Altona, which Street, from $867,95 Andrews Beach at $1,185,135 (up this month sold at 2 and Balnarring at auction for from $1,172,911 (up $880,200).
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House buyers ‘in a frenzy’ By Goya Dmytryshchak Median house prices across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay grew by 9-10 per cent in the past financial year, Real Estate Institute of Victoria figures show. The median house price for inner Melbourne (suburbs within 10 kilometres of the CBD) rose by 9 per cent from $1,504,500 to $1,640,000, while the unit/apartment median price rose 2.4 per cent from $625,000 to $640,000. The median house price for middle Melbourne (suburbs 10-20 kilometres of the CBD) rose by 9.9 per cent from $1,020,000 to
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- Wayne Sweeney $1,120,500, while the unit/apartment price rose 5.4 per cent from $700,000 to $737,750. The annual house median rose 31.4 per cent for Spotswood, 28.6 per cent for Altona, 17.3 per cent for West Footscray, 15 per cent for Altona North, 12.5 per cent for Maidstone,
12.4 per cent for Kingsville, 10.8 per cent for Yarraville, 10.2 per cent for both Newport and Seddon, and 10.1 per cent for Braybrook. Elsewhere, the house median rose 9.3 per cent for Footscray, 9 per cent for Altona Meadows, 7.6 for Maribyrnong, 4.7 per cent for Seabrook and 1.9 per cent for Williamstown. REIV president Leah Calnan said there had been strong growth across Victoria. “REIV June quarterly data shows a robust performance in house prices statewide, with metropolitan Melbourne increasing by 11.7 per cent in the 12 months to June quarter 2021,” she said.
Sweeney Estate Agents Williamstown director Wayne Sweeney said recent high sales in Williamstown included 98 Esplanade for $6.75 million and 93 Esplanade for $3.565 million. “I said the market would go up a minimum of 10 per cent and it’s been 11 per cent – and I said that 12 months ago,” he said. “What happened previously, the buyers were queuing up ready to buy and then when we locked down last time, as soon as the gates opened the buyers were out there in a frenzy. “The same’s going to happen again as soon as we’re out of lockdown.”
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Young activist lauded Six years ago, Mohamed Semra was among six high school students evicted from the Highpoint Apple store after being racially profiled as thieves based on the colour of their skin. The Sudan-born Maidstone resident, 22, has received Liberty Victoria’s Young Voltaire Human Rights Award for what he did after that. The 2015 incident made international headlines after the encounter was filmed and made public. “Me and my friends wanted to go and look at the new iPhone because it just got released,” Mr Semra said. “As soon as we were there, we were getting intimidated by the security. “They refused us entry and that’s when
the manager came and we thought that the manager was going to be on our side. “But without understanding the situation, without hearing anyone’s side of the story, that’s when he said what he said.” An Apple staff member can be heard saying on film: “These guys [security guards] are just a bit worried about your presence in our store. They’re just worried you might steal something.” Mr Semra said after the video went public, Apple chief executive Tim Cook apologised and ordered Apple staff around the world to be retrained, “which was pretty awesome”. In 2019, Mr Semra founded a social enterprise called Endeavour Youth Australia, which has supported hundreds of young people to learn
active citizenship and leadership skills. “For the past few years after I graduated year 12 I have been involved in activism and with young people and running for council,” he said. “I’ve been big on trying to set a precedent for younger people, in particular in my community.” Liberty Victoria president Julia Kretzenbacher said Mr Semra was an outstanding example of a young person actively working to further human rights. “Mohamed’s work will ensure that we have future decision-makers that represent and reflect the people that they are serving,” she said.
A woman was found dead in an house fire at Laverton on Monday morning. Firefighters were called to a home in Badge Court just after midnight after receiving a number of panicked calls. They arrived in just over four minutes to find a single storey brick home completely engulfed in flames. Inside, they found the body of a woman, aged about 50. A man in his 50s was taken to Werribee Mercy Hospital in a stable condition. A man in his 20s was taken to The Alfred with minor upper body injuries and in a stable condition. A man in his 60s was taken to same hospital in a stable condition. It took 25 firefighters about one and a half hours to bring the fire under control. A forensic chemist and fire investigators examined the scene on Monday. Fire Rescue Victoria has deemed the blaze not suspicious. Goya Dmytryshchak
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By Hobsons Bay Cr Daria Kellander With Victoria enduring its fifth lockdown and COVID fatigue well and truly setting in, our community’s resilience has again been tested. From our businesses who have faced so much hardship, to sporting clubs who have struggled to put together a season, and residents who have lost income, social support and struggled with mental health while balancing a life that is in constant upheaval. Nobody is left unscathed. Every lockdown compounds the impacts of the last. It’s hard not to feel helpless, but we can all play a part in supporting one another. Reach out to our local traders, order takeaway or delivery, give them a shout-out on social media, and look out for neighbours and friends, colleagues and family members who might be struggling with the impacts of isolation, loneliness, and their mental wellbeing. If you are one of the many in our community who needs support, there is genuine and discreet help available. The Hobsons Bay Community Heart Virtual Hub has details of several self-help welfare and support services in the community that are available to provide immediate assistance, including food relief, crisis intervention support, emergency supplies, clothing, financial counselling, mental health and family violence assistance. Visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ hobsonsbaycommunityhasheart for details. One such provider is Laverton Community Integrated Services. The team at LCIS has been instrumental in supporting our community and is there if you need emergency relief and
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crisis intervention. Contact them directly on 8368 0177. Council is also providing rates relief to residents and businesses impacted by the pandemic. Ratepayers who have been impacted by COVID can apply for a waiver of their rates by November 30, 2021, in line with the second rate instalment. Residential ratepayers whose income has dropped by 30 per cent (maximum income of $80,000) will be eligible to receive a rate waiver. Business ratepayers whose turnover has reduced by 20 per cent will also be eligible to receive a rate waiver. Details, visit www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/financialassistance. If you are experiencing financial hardship and can no longer pay your rates, please don’t hesitate to contact council to discuss your options.
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A Braybrook man has won $834,000 in TattsLotto. He had one of the seven division one-winning entries in Saturday’s draw 4175. His ticket was bought at Gilberton News Post and Lotto in Preston West. The man said the money would go towards his future retirement and he might buy his former family home in Preston. Hobsons Bay residents are being invited to register their interest to be part of a compostable paper bag trial. The council is trialling the bags to encourage the recycling of food scraps in the green food and garden waste bin. Details: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
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The occupants of a Williamstown North home were safely evacuated after a chimney fire about noon on Sunday. Firefighters were called to the house on the corner of Rifle Range Drive and Hoffman Terrace.
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Mayor steps in to be king of swings By Goya Dmytryshchak Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke has criticised council officers for ordering children’s swings be pulled down in a Seddon street. It follows Star Weekly’s story about residents being upset at being ordered to remove swings from trees on nature strips in Hobbs Street. As reported, resident Katie Ewing said the swings attracted locals with their children and had been there for years. “Some person … has made a vexatious complaint about the swings in the street trees in Hobbs Street and so they’re [council] going to every property and giving them a notice to remove the swings,” she had said. “The street’s really well known for it. People come and walk their kids on the street because they know it as ‘the street with swings’.” Cr Clarke told Star Weekly he would intervene and there was “absolutely” every chance the swings could stay. “You get vigilant officers [saying] ‘yes, pull down the swings’ – well, yeah, hold on, why?,” he said. “Are they damaging the trees? Well, no, not really. Have they been there for years? Yes, in fact, they have. “So, we’re looking at this. “We’re looking at it from a risk perspective in the very first instance but we’re going to come up with a policy.” Ms Ewing said she welcomed Cr Clarke stepping in to save the swings. “I think that’s a great outcome but it’s a real shame that you have to take alternative steps before you get heard by the council about these sorts of things,” she said. “But I think it’s great. If that’s the outcome then that’s hugely positive. “They’ve been there for 10 years.”
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Yarraville icon a victim of COVID By Goya Dmytryshchak The Victoria Hotel in Yarraville has become another COVID-19 casualty, citing lockdowns among the reasons it will close on August 8. An emotional post on the iconic hotel’s Facebook page, stated that entering a fifth lockdown had felt “surreal and we feel numb”. “We honestly tried. For those who know us we are local, we are parents, employers, supporters of local charities and optimists,” the post states. “Unfortunately businesses are not like a light switch, turning off and then on”
The post stated that little to no notice from the government ahead of lockdowns had cost thousands of dollars in losses. “Government support has meant we’ve been able to retain some of our staff members whom have stood by our side, however with no relief on electricity, gas, water, insurances, licensing etc when we haven’t been able to trade we are still so behind,” the post states. “The level of anxiety that this has caused for us as business owners and our staff – just needlessly, we now just feel let down. “We have come back after each lockdown
with the ever hopeful optimism that as Melburnians we stand together and we will get through this, however this time we have nothing left to give, mentally and financially. “With a heavy heart we will permanently close The Victoria Hotel Yarraville.” The hotel declined to comment further. Yarraville Traders Association president Carla Smith said COVID-19 had been hard on everybody. “I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re not the only one in the near future that will be closing,” she said.
The Victoria Hotel in Yarraville will close its doors next month. (Damjan Janevski) 244785_01
Book subjects exhibited The lollipop lady waiting for children who never come, a chilling experience of a COVID-19 ward, families separated by borders. Photos and stories from Together Apart: Life in Lockdown, a book by Altona photographer Jude van Daalen and journalist Belinda Jackson, will be displayed in two exhibitions next month. The pair live next door to each other and together they documented 60 stories of Hobsons Bay residents during Melbourne’s first lockdown. “Like so many others, I felt more isolated than I’d ever felt before,” van Daalen said. “I needed connection, and taking these photographs was a way to reach into our community and bring people together.” Jackson, who had been a travel writer before the world shut down, said the stories captured a moment in time.
“These stories create a time capsule of this extraordinary period in our lives,” she said. “Told to us in the midst of the pandemic, they are raw and emotional without the colouring of hindsight.” A selection of photos and interviews from the book will be displayed at Williamstown library until August 17 and the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre from August 2-30. Flags featuring images from the exhibition will be flown at various locations in Altona. Jackson and van Daalen will give a free talk at Williamstown library on Tuesday, August 3, from 6.30-7.30pm. Bookings required: libraries.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/library-events/1267-togetherapart-life-in-lockdown The book is available via lockdownstories. com.au Goya Dmytryshchak
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A study of lockdown 5.0 Five students from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook share how they are feeling about Victoria’s fifth lockdown. Anna Marabeliotakis, year 12 Ahh, here we go again. Lockdown 5.0, most people’s initial reaction to another lockdown. Mine too. I must admit, being stuck at home has me craving human connection more than ever, and I mean human contact away from a screen. I miss the social aspect of being at school, work, and having the freedom to organise a catch-up whenever and wherever I feel like it. However, in times of such uncertainty with so much negativity floating around, I find myself grateful for the extra sleep-ins, studying in the comfort of my home and the value of nature.
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Being a year 10 student, I feel the challenges many Victorian students face with a burden that most of us understand from multiple lockdowns in the past. We know the drill at this point, it’s very hard to face the fact most of us started a new term recharged for the classroom only for the reality of lockdown to return again … But with lockdown comes opportunities… Without the long commute to school, we have more time on our hands to work on homework and other school projects. Even though the new term started with derailed plans, I look forward to putting my blazer and tie on once again.
Sitting at my desk 24/7. Masks on masks off. First lockdown, then second, third, fourth and now fifth. I’m getting restless trying to figure out what’s going to happen next. A part of me is satisfied: I get my sleep-ins, food whenever I want and more time to watch TV. But the rest of me? I’m upset. I wish we were back at school. I miss people more than I ever have. I’m going to miss out on my science dissection. Again! But then again, this situation has left me feeling different. I’m seeing things from a different perspective. I’ve learnt to appreciate the things we’ve lost more than I did before.
Mathias Sisay, year 9 I am a year 9 student and campus captain. Once again, we are back in lockdown for a fifth time. Personally, I despise lockdown as I lose my social interactions within the community and as a captain – hard to obtain behind a laptop. Nevertheless, when we start to think about it, there are only negatives to COVID-19 and being in lockdown. However, it is important to remember the good things too. Keeping a positive mindset during these times is vital to keeping healthy and positive. Stay safe everyone and look after yourselves.
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As a Melburnian year 12 student, lockdowns are nothing out of the ordinary – though nonetheless, quite honestly, still challenging each time. Along my VCE journey, we’ve endured a couple of the strictest, lengthiest lockdowns worldwide. Necessary, of course, but each has confronted us with mental, physical, social challenges, whilst undertaking one of the most important years of our lives, substantially through a screen. The recent lockdown felt like it’d spontaneously sprung upon me; from being right back into term three, energised and alongside my peers, to the humble abode of, well, my bedroom. But alas, amidst the winter doom and gloom, each lockdown has challenged me to grow and broaden my perspective. I’m now on the homestretch of year 12 and although this lockdown has caused some exhaustion I’m eager to be back in the classroom soon.
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Rates waiver policy questioned By Goya Dmytryshchak Maribyrnong’s mayor has been questioned over his comments that the council would not waive rates because a ratepayer could win $20 million Tattslotto the next day. Mayor Michael Clarke has publicly said rate waivers could not be granted because a person’s circumstances could change overnight. “Today, I might be in a state of financial hardship,” he has said. “Thursday night, I find that I’ve just won Tattslotto. “However, on Wednesday afternoon council waived my rates.
“So, now I don’t have to pay my rates and I’m in receipt of some 20 million dollars.” Maribyrnong Residents and Ratepayers Group’s Arthur Bregiannis, during public question time at last week’s council meeting, said the chance of winning Tattslotto was “one in 8,845,060”. He said Cr Clarke at an earlier meeting had said the council “do not do waivers but in the same breath said that the council is sensitive and responsive to hardship applications”. “A response was also made at an earlier meeting that council actually shows compassion by deferring rates,” Mr Bregiannis said.
“With the ombudsman’s report that came out, which showed that banks and utility companies demonstrated more compassion than Victorian council hardship practices have across the state, how can council reconcile this claim of showing compassion when it could show true empathy and exercise an option in the Local Government Act to waive even part of one’s rates for financial hardship individuals instead of compounding the rates to the following year, creating a bigger problem?” Cr Clarke said “the proposition of banks and utilities demonstrating compassion” was “almost an oxymoron to some of us”. “We will not waive rates,” he said.
“If we waive rates it means that your neighbour, Mr Bregiannis, is going to have their rate burden increased.” After the meeting, Cr Clarke told Star Weekly his Tattslotto comment was not to be taken literally. “What I would say to Mr Bregiannis is, please don’t confuse the analogy with the overall intent of the point, which is a person’s circumstances can and do change and what we’re saying is, look, we will listen to your hardship concerns and we will respond accordingly. “We are far from insensitive but we are not going to completely waive rates. That doesn’t fly.”
Teething problems Greencross Vets has partnered with Petbarn to raise awareness about the importance of dental hygiene in dogs and cats. The chain of veterinary hospitals – which has clinics in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Williamstown, Craigieburn, South Morang and Woodend – is urging pet owners to watch out for the seven signs of dental disease in their four-legged friends. According to the Australian and American Veterinary Dental Societies, more than 80 per cent of dogs and cats will develop dental disease by the age of three. Greencross Vets director, Dr Michael Yazbeck, said dental disease was a serious issue that was often overlooked by pet parents who did not realise their pet’s teeth needed daily bushing and a regular dental routine. “Dental disease is painful for pets and can
often progress to a severe stage before the pet is even taken to the vet. If you can’t remember the last time you brushed your pet’s teeth, there is a high likelihood they could be suffering from dental disease,” he said. Dental disease is inflammation of the gums and supporting tissues caused by a build-up of plaque and tartar, and can cause bad breath, oral pain and loss of teeth in pets. If left untreated, dental disease can contribute to certain forms of heart, liver and kidney problems. The signs of dental disease to watch out for in cats and dogs include discolouration or build-up of plaque and tartar on teeth, difficulty eating or loss of appetite, bleeding around mouth, swelling under the eye and pawing at the mouth or chattering of the teeth. Details: https://www.petbarn.com.au/dental
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Man with the golden shoe By Goya Dmytryshchak At age 72, Altona Meadows’ Ian Watson took steps towards becoming healthier. Three years later, he weighs 35 kilograms less, heads a local walking group with more than 90 members and has been named a Heart Foundation Golden Shoe winner. He is one of four Australians honoured in the annual awards, which recognise people who have made an exceptional contribution to walking. Mr Watson had been “severely overweight” which put him at risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions, before taking up walking around his suburb. “One hundred and forty kilos was my danger point,” Mr Watson said. “I was heading for a heart attack, I was heading for a stroke. “I was looking for help. “I went to The Alfred hospital and found a Professor John Dixon that specialised in obesity. “They convinced me to take up walking, doing it every day to help me lose the weight, plus exercises. “I thought, nah, I’ve never done this in my life, I’m not going to do it, you feel like giving up. But they encouraged me. Clint Miller was my exercise trainer and he encouraged me to keep going and built my courage up. “Then, I looked into joining a walking group.” Being a Western Bulldogs fan, Mr Watson contacted the club’s Sons of the West program to see if they had one. The answer was no, but the club encouraged him to start a Heart Foundation Walking group in his area. Since its inception in May 2019, the Meadows
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Walkers’ membership has grown from two to more than 90 and walks five times a week. Mr Watson also heads the Mighty West Walkers walking group in Newport. Heart Foundation active living director Trevor Shilton congratulated this year’s winners. “These award recipients have all demonstrated a wonderful commitment to walking, which will in turn inspire and encourage others to be more physically active,” Professor Shilton said.
“This is important, because being inactive is a risk factor for heart disease, which continues to be the single leading cause of death in Australia.” “Getting involved in Heart Foundation Walking is a great way to ensure you meet the recommended minimum 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week, and as our winners can attest, it can also be a source of great fun and friendship.” To find your closest walking group, visit walking.heartfoundation.org.au
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Breastfeeding welcome Hobsons Bay businesses are being invited to display a ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ sticker on their shop fronts. The council’s Breastfeeding Welcome campaign aims to raise awareness of breastfeeding in public during National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, August 1-7. Hobsons Bay’s Maternal and Child Health nurses will hold a live Facebook Q&A for parents on August 3 from 10-11am. The panel will include nurse Jane Howard, physiotherapist Alex Lopes and breastfeeding counsellor Melanie Frodsham. The council has also produced a breastfeeding video starring five local mums and one dad. Its MCH service also provides support for parents unable to breastfeed. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said “all parents should feel safe and comfortable feeding their babies in public”. “We want to make it clear that breastfeeding is welcome in all Hobsons Bay facilities, including libraries, community centres, meeting rooms, sporting facilities and playgrounds. We are inviting businesses to do the same.” For more information about breastfeeding support in Hobsons Bay, including the video, visit www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/MCH Businesses can sign up for the ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here’ sticker by emailing mchinbox@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or filling out a form at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ BreastfeedingWelcome
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MY PLACE What’s your connection to the city of Maribyrnong? I have lived in the city of Maribyrnong for over 20 years since moving from Brisbane, and have spent the last 15 years in West Footscray. I have served on the boards of West Footscray Neighbourhood House and Duke Street Community House and have worked on and off in the disability and drug and alcohol sectors.
program I was running at my own centre in Werribee in the Maribyrnong area. With my connections with community centres in the city of Maribyrnong I was able to get a core group together for what would become the Nourish program. This program is now funded by state government and has a project worker who oversees the distribution of cooked meals to community centres across Maribyrnong.
What do you like about West Footscray? I love our proximity to the city and that connection to the Bellarine Peninsula and further afield. West Footscray is a really friendly area and I know all of my neighbours and we support each other.
Can you tell me about your volunteering with United Sikhs? I first started working with the Sikhs in January last year in Bairnsdale during the fires. I saw their community spirit and how they are there for all of the community in times of need. When I returned from Bairnsdale, COVID hit and there was a clear opportunity for me to build a partnership with them to create a food program at the community centre that I manage in Werribee. … Whenever there’s a problem in the community I always use the catchcry #SeekaSikh.
What would you change or what could be improved? There needs to be a realisation from all levels of government and decision-makers that just because we’re in the western suburbs it doesn’t mean we will take second best. It frustrates me that the pollution that we are subjected to in the western suburbs would not be tolerated in more affluent suburbs. What’s your favourite local cafe/restaurant? My favourite cafe is Dodo Delights just near Tottenham station. The friendly owners, Lee and Rhonda, are always up for a chat and the coffee is fantastic. It’s my ‘go to’. You helped establish the Nourish program in Maribyrnong in response to COVID-19. Could you please tell me about that? Last year during COVID, I saw there was the opportunity for me to replicate the food
Can you tell me about your work with community centres? I have been working in the city of Wyndham for over six years managing community centres in Manor Lakes, Tarneit and, now, Wyndham Park Community Centre. I find that the sense of community is very strong and they are very supportive of each other. We run a very successful food program called Birdcage Community Store where we provide food to families in need through a ‘store’ model. I think once I retire I will continue to volunteer in the community centre sector as I love seeing people grow with the opportunities they are given.
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West Footscray’s Greg Ferrington volunteers with the Sikh community, helped develop the Nourish food-security program and manages a community centre. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
Creating better places to live By Goya Dmytryshchak A ‘GreenLine’ enabling Spotswood and South Kingsville residents to cycle to the city in 20 minutes could be built under Hobsons Bay council’s Better Places program. Community feedback is being sought on 16 proposed projects to make the two suburbs better places to live, work and visit. The GreenLine shared pathway would run through the heart of Spotswood and South Kingsville, linking to the Federation Trail and planned West Gate Tunnel Veloway. The Hudsons Road, Spotswood, and Vernon Street, South Kingsville shopping villages would be made more pedestrian and bike friendly, with expanded 40km/h zones and other measures. Pop-up outdoor dining spaces in closed-off streets, like that in Altona’s Pier Street, could be developed. Spotswood’s industrial area would be revamped to attract more diverse businesses. The council has vowed to advocate for improvements to the public transport network, including the Westgate Punt passenger and cyclist ferry service between Spotswood and Port Melbourne. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the plans would retain the suburbs’ identities while preparing for future growth. “Spotswood and South Kingsville have undergone an immense amount of change over the past decade,” he said. “With the population set to double over the next 15 years, we need to think strategically about how we can retain the things we love about these neighbourhoods, while providing for the future needs of the community.” The council plans to work with local historians, cultural leaders, artists and
Artists impressions from the Spotswood and South Kingsville Better Places plan. (Supplied
creatives to highlight the history of the area with heritage street signs, public art and a ‘Hidden Histories’ walking tour. New and improved open spaces would be created and a greening program developed,
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with improved links to places such as Stony Creek, Riverside Park and Newport Lakes Reserve. Community feedback is being invited until August 11. Details: better-places.com.au
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Being true to herself A Wyndham author shares her story from being a ‘confused little boy’ to a confident woman, with Alesha Capone.
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hauna Wilson was born in 1964 and named Sean by her parents. She says she was “always female” but it took her 45 years to accept the fact. The Wyndham resident, recently published You Say Different, I Say Individual, which is subtitled My journey in finding the woman within. The book details Wilson’s journey as a “confused young little boy” to her present life as a nurse, advocate and public speaker. It covers aspects of Wilson’s life including abuse at a Catholic school, bullying and bastardisation in the military system and the loss of her beloved 17-year-old sister to suicide. Wilson’s own struggles with mental health, her transition to become a “proud woman” in 2008 and the development of the relationship with her husband Robert also feature. A particularly fascinating part of the book details Wilson’s time working in the Coburg Prison Complex during the 1980s when she came face-to-face with some of Victoria’s most dangerous and notorious criminals.
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Wilson said that Melbourne’s first COVID-19 lockdown in March last year provided her with an opportunity to work on the book, outside of her working hours as a nurse. “Friends have been telling me for years that I had a story worth telling,” she said. “I just wasn’t sure why would anyone be interested in mine.” Wilson said she decided to write her autobiography for a number of reasons, including to learn more about who she really was and to promote the benefits of the wider community accepting people’s differences. She said she wanted the book to be a resource for others and their families who travel a similar journey to her own. “I also want to bring to the forefront of people’s minds the potential damage that is caused through ignorance, bullying, judgemental attitudes and rejection of those they see different,” Wilson said. Wilson said that by the age of four, she had an inkling she might be “different” but did not know why. She said she never “wanted” to be a woman but finally accepted who she was as an adult. “The only decision I found I had to make was to live or die,” she said. “By choosing to live, I accepted who I was and the potential repercussions of that decision on me, my family and my employment. “My birth and extended family have been accepting and amazing.” A touching photo in the book is from Wilson’s wedding. In the image, her mother Roma, a senior citizen, is walking down the aisle alongside her daughter. Wilson said there was “no way” she could have undergone gender transition in the 1960s, ’70s or ’80s. “There were still the traditional attitudes that everyone was brought up on by the older generation of the ’30s, ’40s and ’50s,” she said. Wilson said that fortunately, society was now more liberal. “Social acceptance has changed over recent decades that has allowed confidence in many to accept and be openly comfortable presenting who they really are,” she said.
Shauna Wilson. (Picture: Jude van Daalen from The Melbourne Portrait Studio) Inset: Shauna as a child, when she was still known as Sean. (Supplied)
Shauna Wilson, when she was still known as Sean, as an armoured corp trooper in 1984. Right: Shauna on her wedding day to husband Robert, with her mother Roma; with her eldest son Lewis; after graduating from her university studies to become a nurse. (Pictures: Supplied)
“The accessibility to information and education via online portals and social networks has given to a much safer tolerance.” In the book, Wilson recounts that many people held different views when she joined the army in 1982 as a reserve soldier.
After an unknown colleague went through her wardrobe and found some women’s clothes, she experienced both verbal and physical abuse from others in the defence force. Despite Wilson’s harsh treatment in the army as a young person, she returned to work
in the defence force twice before re-enlisting in 2010 in the Australian Army Pay Corps. Of returning to the army, she writes: “I am sure there was mutterings about my gender in private, but at no point was I made to feel uncomfortable at all.” Wilson went on to enjoy another eight years as a part-time soldier, which only ended after she was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Wilson eventually left the Department of Defence to study nursing. Nowadays, she also shares her life experience and expertise in the medical field by speaking at events, universities and TAFEs. Three years ago, Wilson was a keynote speaker at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum. “I presented to over 500 of my peers on parts of my journey through life as a transgender woman to becoming a nurse in 2014,” she said. Wilson also helped to develop the ACN’s Nursing Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Guiding Principles document and served as a member of the college’s Men in Nursing working party, which was formed to investigate barriers and stigmas that keep males from pursuing nursing as a career. As an advocate for diversity and inclusion, Wilson’s writes about being true to herself and refusing to become a victim. One of the most confronting parts of the book is a sexual assault that Wilson experienced. “To be abused by a teacher as a young child, beaten regularly by other kids as I grew up, and sexually assaulted as an adult, each had the potential to destroy me, I struggle with people labelling me brave. “By absorbing that pain both emotional and physical, that hatred towards my attackers, and living to tell the story has enabled me to come out the other side a much stronger woman,” she said. “This is what makes me a survivor.” Details: http://shaunawilson.com.au/ For assistance contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au or QLife on 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight) or qlife.org.au.
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Winter wellness to warm you up Winter is officially here (and so if the dreaded sniffle season). To help give your wellness a boost, Melbourne dieticians Alicia and Bree from Wellness in Real Life have teamed up with Califia Farms for some warming recipes and their top five tips to help nourish your immune system and keep you energised and fighting fit throughout the colder months. 1. Increase the variety of foods you eat across the day One of the best things we can do to ensure we’re meeting our daily nutrient, vitamin and mineral requirements and supporting our immune system, is to increase the diversity of foods in our diet. Some quick and easy go-to’s are: Breakfast: Topping wholegrain cereal with fruit, nuts and seeds. Change things up in the milk department with plant-based milks containing added calcium. Lunch: Spice dishes up by adding roasted chickpeas, a tin of lentils, wholegrains such as quinoa, fruit, nuts or seeds and dressing lemon, mustard and olive oil for the Vitamin C hit! Dinner: Soups, curries and pastas are the perfect warming dishes. Snacks & drinks: Coffee breaks are a necessity, right? Try swapping out your OG dairy coffee with a plant-based option.
LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH CALIFIA ‘CHEESE’ SAUCE (Serves 2) Ingredients
2. Keep up your liquids Being indoors with heating all day can mean we actually become dehydrated quite quickly. Find fun ways to keep that cup topped up including adding fruit or herbs to your water bottle for that extra zing or try a herbal tea.
3. Nourish gut health About 70 per cent of our immune system stems from the gut. So, try to keep it happy and healthy by including high fibre and prebiotic rich foods in your diet. Foods that are rich in prebiotics include dried dates and figs, garlic and onion, red kidney beans and chickpeas.
4. Pack in vitamin C Vitamin C is a key nutrient in supporting a healthy immune system. It acts as an antioxidant fighting free radical damage in our bodies. Go-to’s are: citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits and vegies like capsicum, cabbage, spinach and broccoli
WARMING WINTER CHAI WITH CINNAMON SUGAR (Serves 4)
Ingredients 3 Tbsp loose leaf black tea 4 cups of Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp cinnamon Chai spice: 2 tsp cinnamon ground 1 tsp cardamom ground 1 tsp black pepper ground 1 tsp cloves ground 2 tsp ginger ground
5. Include zinc rich foods Zinc is another important mineral for the healthy development of immune cells in our body. .
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Method 1/ Add all dry ingredients together into a saucepan over a medium heat 2/ Stir to quickly combine and add the Califia oat milk 3/ Bring to the boil then turn to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes 4/ Stir in maple syrup 5/ Strain with a fine tea mesh strainer 6/ Sprinkle with extra cinnamon on top! 7/ Enjoy in your dressing gown and Ugg boots while curled up with a book in front of the heater!
2 x large sweet potatoes (sliced into fries and soaked in water overnight- reduces the starch and makes them crispy) Corn flour for covering Olive oil Salt & pepper Califia ‘cheese’ sauce: 30g plant-based spread (e.g. Nuttelex) 1 ½ Tbsp plain flour 1 ¼ cups Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk 2 tsp white miso paste ½ cup plant-based cheese Toppings: 2 x spring onions (sliced) 1 punnet of cherry tomatoes (halved) 1 avocado (diced) ½ red capsicum (chopped roughly) ¼ red cabbage (shaved) Fresh coriander for garnish
Method 1/ Place the sweet potato fries on flat trays (not too crowded) and coat in corn flour, olive oil, salt and pepper 2/ Place in a pre-heated 180 degrees Celsius oven and cook until crispy (about 30-40 mins) 3/ In the meantime, make the ‘cheese sauce’. Melt the plant-based spread over a medium heat in a saucepan, add flour and cook stirring for 2 mins or until bubbling. Incrementally stir in Califia Unsweetened Almond Milk and stir over a medium heat until it thickens. Whisk in miso and ‘cheese’ until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 4/ Once the fries are cooked and crispy, place all onto 1 tray. 5/ Top with lashings of the ‘cheese’ sauce and top with pre-prepared vegetables, garnish with coriander and enjoy!
CALIFIA MINI NICECREAM SUNDAES WITH PLANT-BASED ‘ICE MAGIC’ Ingredients Sundae: 2 cups of frozen banana slices 2 Tbsp Califia Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Plant-based ‘ice magic’ ½ cup almond milk chocolate 1 Tbsp coconut oil Toppings: Glace’ cherries Sprinkles Crushed peanuts
Method 1/ In a blender blend the frozen banana until it forms a bread crumb like consistency. 2/ Through the safety funnel, add the Califia Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk slowly to incorporate the mixture so it’s smooth like soft serve. 3/ Place into a tray, smooth the top with a spoon and freeze for at least an hour (ideally overnight) or until firm to touch. 4/ Before serving make the plant-based ‘ice magic’ by placing the almond milk chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe container and microwave until melted and combined. 5/ Scoop nicecream into serving dish, drizzle with plant-based ‘ice magic’ and top with your favourite toppings!
CRISPY TOFU & VEGGIE CURRY (Serves 4) Ingredients Curry paste: 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2cm ginger, roughly chopped ½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp salt Curry: 1 tsp olive oil 1 block of firm tofu (drain liquid, cover in paper towel and press for about 10mins between the bench and a heavy book to remove any excess liquid) 1 ¼ cups of passata 2 cups of Califia Farms Unsweetened Almond Milk 12 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 July, 2021
¼ butternut pumpkin, diced with skin off ¼ cauliflower, chopped into small sections 2 cinnamon sticks 1 red chilli, roughly chopped ½ cup coriander, finely chopped 2 cups of brown rice, cooked according to packet 4 naan bread Riata: 1 cup coconut yoghurt ¼ cucumber, finely diced
Method 1/ Place all of the curry paste ingredients into a food processor and process until relatively smooth. You might need to add a dash of olive oil if the ingredients aren’t coming together.
2/ Heat the oil in the saucepan, add the curry paste, cook stirring until fragrant. Add the passata, Califia’s Unsweetened Almond Milk, pumpkin, cauliflower, cinnamon and chilli. 3/ Reduce the heat to low/medium and cook for around 25-30 mins. 4/ Meanwhile cook the rice and tofu. Slice the tofu into cubes, heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat and fry the tofu until crispy on all sides! Remove and set aside on paper towel. 5/ Mix together the riata ingredients and place into a small bowl, heat the naan according to the pack instructions and cook the rice 6/ When ready to serve place rice, curry and tofu on top. Garnish with riata and coriander and eat with your naan.
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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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Cannon has sights on big guns By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Great Wall ute, in more than a decade Down Under, has taken more twists and turns; ups and downs than its eponymous iconic 600-year-old piece of Chinese infrastructure. The Great Wall Motors dual cab 4x4 ute initially made a name for itself with a sub-30 grand drive-away price. The later model, named the Steed, continued the trend, just, at $29,990. Both suffered suspect safety standards, with the latter drawing criticism from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program chief executive officer, James Goodwin, who said: “While the Steed is equipped with six airbags and electronic stability control, features which were not offered on the previous model, there has been little change to the vehicle’s structure to improve the safety of the passenger cabin.” It earned a lowly two-star rating. Now, we are told, it’s newly designed and engineered from the ground up, the latest GWM ute has its sights set on the pickup truck leaders by claiming to meet world-class standards, courtesy of the company’s advanced R&D centre by a team of highly skilled designers and engineers. Now known as the Cannon, the line-up consists of three 4x4 dual cab models, all powered by an upgraded 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine driving through a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Firing the first shot, so to speak, is the GWM Cannon, selling for $33,990 driveaway, with a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty and five years roadside assist. This is followed by the Cannon-L, at $37,990 driveaway, while rounding out the range is the Cannon-X, priced from $40,990 driveaway. On test was the mid-range ‘L’ model.
Styling In size alone, the GWM Dual Cab Cannon-L stands tall in any company. Owing more to the big American truck than the usual pickup suspects such as HiLux, Ranger, Triton, Navara and BT-50, to say the least, it is big and bold. Dominating the front is a three-bar chrome radiator grille with dinner-plate size stylised letter ‘P’ in the centre. This, we are told, is a reference to ‘Poer’, the vehicle’s Chinese name. Body coloured bumpers, wheel arches and power adjustable exterior mirrors, plus standard side steps, polished sports bar, a shark fin antenna and spiffy sports-style 18-inch alloy wheels (with full-size spare), not to mention LED headlamps, daytime running lights and fog lamps with automatic steering function, put the Cannon-L squarely up against its more expensive rivals. In looks alone the new GWM Cannon-L stands side by side with its much more expensive rivals. (Pictures: Supplied)
Interior Modern convenience commences outside the vehicle with keyless entry; then there’s push-button start and a leather covered steering wheel with a selection of controls, including gearshift paddles. Occupants settle into Comfort-Tek eco leather seats; front positions heated, with the driver’s seat six-way power adjustable. The automatic climate control incorporates rear vents, so everyone’s happy. Seats offer a more-than average level of comfort and the rear seat base folds up to increase load space and underneath storage out of sight.
Infotainment A central dashboard 9-inch LCD touchscreen offers access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while a 3.5-inch colour instrument cluster keeps the driver in touch with vehicle systems. There’s a power point for a dash camera, a 12-volt outlet, two front USB ports and one at the rear.
Engines / transmissions Improvements to the 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine of the Steed (120 kW / 400 Nm, from 110kW / 310 Nm) also include improved fuel efficiency, while new additions include a variable geometry and turbo inlet, plus
upgraded air intake throttle and camshaft. An eight-speed German-designed ZF automatic transmission is augmented by a 4x4 drivetrain with torque on demand and rear differential lock.
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GWM Cannon-X 4x4: $40,990
GWM has obviously learned its lesson from its stumbling Steed safety rating. The Cannon carries an extensive suite of safety measures, including forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. In the case of collision automatic door unlock and fuel cut functions are activated. There’s vehicle stability control, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane change assist and rear cross traffic alert. Reverse and passenger kerb-side cameras, front and rear parking sensors and 360-degree all-round view warn of obstacles when parking. There are seven airbags including one between the two fronts. Traffic sign recognition and over-speed alert keep the driver honest and hill-start assist and hill-descent control take over on inclines and off-road adventures.
Driving A trap for the unwary. On many vehicles there
MODEL RANGE GWM Cannon 4x4: $33,990 GWM Cannon-L 4x4: $37,990
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is a grab handle on the driver and passenger door pillars to help climbing into the cabin or to steady occupants in rough going. For some strange reason the Cannon carries a sunglasses’ holder on the driver’s side above the door, not atop the centre of the windscreen at its usual spot. How many mistaken tugs it would last is anybody’s guess. While engine performance has been boosted, far from firing off the mark, the Cannon-L huffs and puffs away from rest, which I suppose is only natural with such a small engine trying to shift close to five tonnes when there’s a load on board. The eight-speed auto transmission does its best. It’s more comfortable at cruising speeds. Steering raises some questions: stiff and resistant at slow speeds, shifting to fast and
loose with little driver feedback as the vehicle hits its straps. With a turning circle of more than 13 metres, the truck throws up some parking problems. Fortunately, functionality is to the fore when it comes to the rear of the Cannon-L. The tub has a protective sprayed-on lining and loading from the back is made easier by a retractable step allowing access to the front of the tray. On the downside, the distance between the wheel arches is not enough to take a standard-size Aussie pallet. Towing is rated at 3000 kg braked, but read the small print. With front double wishbone and rear leaf spring suspension, it is fair to assume that some of the bumps suffered by the unladen one-tonner on uneven road surfaces would be ironed out by loading up the tray, while on the downside a claimed combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 9.4 litres per 100 kilometres could be added to considerably under the same circumstances.
Summary With price tag alone ($37,990 driveaway) the only consideration, the GWM Cannon-L could be an attractive proposition. However, questions remain over build quality, reliability and resale value of the would-be premium pickup.
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SPORT Prince eyes second world title By Goya Dmytryshchak To date, he hasn’t lost a fight. On the cusp of competing for his second world title, Altona boxer Prince Bunjaku, 36, says he only has a few more fights in him. Next month, he is set to enter the ring with Geelong fighter Chris Bradford in a show that has sold out. Bunjaku, of Albanian background, is known as Prince Ali or Prince. He runs Altona Kickboxing at Millers Junction in Altona North. Prince is moving from light heavyweight to heavyweight division to fight Bradford. Two years ago, Prince won against Cyrus Washington to gain a world title. “I beat Cyrus for his light heavyweight world title and he had 146 fights or something – I only
had 14,“ Prince said. “It was a good win. I’m 15 and 0 at the moment. And 10 knockouts.” Prince said he was born into boxing. His extended family includes Footscray resident and five-time world champion, Sunduz “Susie” Ramadan. “All my family are pretty much boxers,” Prince said. “Our family, we all just trained since we were little kids and fight. “Even my little one – my little one’s six; he’s already had about five fights. World boxing champion ‘Prince’ Atdhe Bunjaku. “As soon as we can walk, we’re just thrown in (Damjan Janevsk) 244791_05 the deep end.” “At 38, 39, I don’t want to really be fighting.” Prince said he would like to reach 20 fights but In a word, ‘discipline’ is what makes a good it wasn’t easy due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “With no international fights, it’s very boxer, Prince said. “Putting in the right amount of time before hard,”he said. “If the borders don’t open next year, it’s kind a fight,” he said. “You’ve got to get yourself prepared mentally, physically. of the last chance for it.
“I think the dieting is a big part of it. The weight. There’s so many aspects to it. “And obviously, getting it done. “It’s all good to fight, but if you’re not winning what’s the point.” Prince said he hadn’t studied Bradford’s fighting style ahead of their bout. “I don’t really watch anyone fighting, I just do what I do,” he said. “I just train myself. “My skills are really high-level so I just bank on everything that I know. “If I’m on point on the day, then I guarantee a win.” If Prince beats Bradford, he gains two titles. “If I win this, I’ll be light heavyweight and heavyweight world champion, which no one in this country has done,“ he said. Prince Bunjaku vs Chris Bradford is scheduled for August 7 at Melbourne Pavilion.
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Ryley Rametta at a competition. (Pictures: Supplied)
Rametta thrives in combat Judo champion Ryley Rametta thrives in combat, which isn’t good news for her friends or opponents. Having taken up the sport in her pre-teens, Rametta has her eyes set on the biggest events in the world. The 18-year-old is pretty clear with her focus once she takes to the mat. “You might be my friend, but I have to beat you,” she said. Rametta took up judo after her parents started looking for a sport for their daughters. “Judo looked fun,” reflected Rametta. “I looked at a sport even at that age to satisfy my competitive edge.” Rametta ended up at Resilience Training Centre in Footscray, which is run by principal trainers Daniel Kelly and Maria Pekli. The two competed in a combined nine Olympics, with Pekli winning bronze at the 2000 Olympics. Rametta was able to take her skills to the next level when she started at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy (MSA). She said her breakout year was 2019 when she competed for Australia for the first time, a feat which coincided with her move to the
academy. “MSA has worked with me to improve my mental strength,” she said. “Our sports psychologist has taught me to focus during my competitive bouts and concentrate on my next move. “MSA has also given me access to a dietician who allows me to healthily prepare for a tournament and hit my weight goal safely.” Last year started with a bang for Rametta as she went to Turkey with the Australian cadet team at the European Judo Championships. She finished ninth in the event. In the lead-up, she spent two weeks living and training in Japan at Budo University. “We trained with the Budo University team and we lived in the dormitories, it was an amazing learning experience. If anything, I became more passionate to improve myself. “I love meeting new people and learning to become better. Unfortunately, COVID-19 put a premature end to our European tournament schedule, where we had to cancel our competition and training camp in Croatia.” Lockdown meant she was confined to training at home with her father and sisters, with sparring sessions in the backyard and
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Zoom coaching sessions. Her normal routine consists of some sort of training six days a week. Rametta is currently preparing for her black belt grading after a tough year which has included surgery on her arm. Long term, she has her sights on representing Australia at multiple Olympic Games. “People in my club inspire me, my coaches and my fellow athletes, many of whom have been selected to compete for Australia. My goal is to emulate them.” Rametta is the July Sunshine Western Region Sports Club Don Deeble Sports Star award winner. Her award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank and the Deer Park Club. The club’s mission is to financially support rising sports stars in the west of Melbourne. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner, or seek financial support for an aspiring athlete, contact the club by emailing swrsportsclub@gmail.com or sms 0408 556 631. The monthly dinners are held at the Medway Golf Club. Peter Howe
Left-back Ben Garuccio has been announced as the second off-season signing for Western United. The 26-year-old joins Western United after playing 21 games for Melbourne City last season. Garuccio, who was born in Adelaide, said he was “really happy” to be joining Western United. “This is a great club with strong ambitions and I can’t wait to get started,” Garuccio said. “I’m looking forward to helping the club challenge for trophies and seeing where we can go. “The club has a really passionate fan base that is continuing to grow, and I’m excited to play in front of them and help the growth of this club.” Western United’s newly appointed A-League head coach John Aloisi first signed Garuccio as a 17-year-old, providing him the opportunity to make his A-League debut for Melbourne Heart (now Melbourne City) nine years ago. After his time at Melbourne Heart, Garuccio moved to Adelaide United and picked up three caps for Australia’s under-19s side along the way. Between 2018 and 2020, Garuccio played 21 games in the Scottish Premier League across two seasons with Hearts. He scored his first goal for Hearts in a 5-0 win against Inverness Caledonian Thistle during July 2018, with a 25-yard free-kick. Garuccio also played twice for the Olyroos before returning to Melbourne City last season. Aloisi said he has known Garuccio since he was a teenager and that he was a player that he has always admired. “He still possesses a lot of the qualities that I saw in him at that time – a well-rounded full-back with a good mix of defensive and attacking strengths,” Aloisi said. “To bring him in to the club was something I wanted to do very quickly and seeing his growth in the last few years makes me excited about the role he can play in our team.” Garuccio is Aloisi’s first signing as Western United boss, and he joins Dylan Wenzel-Halls as the second acquisition of the off-season ahead of the team’s return for pre-season training.
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