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Ice cream man wins big Ice cream truck operator Jimmy Boras can thank his wife for his winning run on Millionaire Hot Seat. The episode featuring the St Albans man aired on Channel Nine last week, with his family finding out that he had won $50,000 on the show. “My wife kept saying I should apply for the show,” Mr Boras said. “She filled out the form without me knowing.” Mr Boras said it was pretty exciting sitting across from Eddie McGuire when the show was filmed. He said that on the final question, he had narrowed it down to two answers and picked the right one. “I’ve got a few kids and grandkids who will come up with some really creative ideas to spend the money. “My brother is a quadriplegic and I would have liked to win enough money to take him for some more stem cell research, but it isn’t enough.” Many people would have unknowingly met Mr Boras, who runs the Mr Softy van along the Maribyrnong River. “I get to talk to people every day, exchanging stories and smiles.” JIMMY BORAS

Brimbank vaccine blitz By Tara Murray Six Brimbank postcodes have been included in a state government vaccination blitz targeting 100 priority postcodes across the state. On Sunday, the government announced that it was launching a community pop-up vaccination program targeting the suburbs that need vaccines the most. In Brimbank, the 3020, 3021, 3023, 3037, 3038 and 3043 postcodes have been included in the blitz. Five community-based pop-ups and eight school-based pop-ups were announced as initial vaccine hubs and will administer jabs over the next two weeks. The location of Brimbank’s pop-up clinics has yet to be announced.

It comes as many Brimbank residents took to social media in recent days to report long waits for vaccination appointments. Some residents said they are having to wait until at least October to get an appointment in the local area, while others are travelling to Melton, the showgrounds in Flemington and Werribee to get vaccinated sooner. Brimbank remains one of the lowest vaccinated areas in the state, with just 51.5 per cent of people having their first dose, and 29.2 per cent fully vaccinated, as of September 6. There are two state-run clinics in Brimbank – one run by Western Health and one by IPC Health in Deer Park – while a number of chemists and GPs are also rolling out the vaccine.

The municipality had 113 active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday. Western Health nursing manager Donald Johnson said the health service has seen an increase in vaccination numbers at Sunshine Hospital since more people had become eligible for the vaccine. IPC Health chief executive Jayne Nelson said the organisation remained committed to supporting the community and improving vaccine delivery in Brimbank. She said IPC Health planned to have more appointments available once vaccine availability increased. “We are working closely with the Department of Health, Western Health, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) and Brimbank city

council in the delivery of vaccinations to the Brimbank community, with a particular focus on improving access for people who may not be able to, or may not feel comfortable with, mainstream vaccination services. “IPC Health has been engaging with local community groups in Melbourne’s west, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Sudanese, Samoan, Burmese and Karen communities. “We have also developed and implemented several outreach engagement and vaccination opportunities for residents living in high risk accommodation such as rooming houses, public and community housing, shared residential services, caravan parks and residential disability settings and other identified priority groups.”

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COVID concern as cases climb By Tara Murray Authorities remain concerned about the spread of COVID-19 through Melbourne’s north-west. The majority of the cases announced at the weekend were either in the northern or western suburbs, sparking a vaccine blitz in those areas. On Monday, there were 473 new local cases announced with 202 linked to known outbreaks. It comes after 392 cases were announced on Sunday. Of those cases, 13 were in Brimbank

while seven were in Melton. There are 113 active cases in Brimbank, the fifth most in the state. Of the active cases, 47 are in the 3037 postcode which includes Calder Park, Delahey, Hillside, Sydenham and Taylors Hill. There are 39 in the 3023 postcode which covers suburbs in both Brimbank and Melton, while there’s 32 in the 3021 and 27 in the 3020 postcode. Overall, there have been more than 2200 cases in Brimbank since the start of the pandemic. Several exposure sites in Brimbank and

north-west were announced by the Department of Health at the weekend. Chemist Warehouse at Watergardens Shopping Centre has been listed as a tier one site for September 4 between 7.50am and 1.30pm, September 6 between 4.50pm and 9.30pm and September 7 between 4.45pm and 9.30pm. VicRoads in Sunshine has been named a tier one site for September 3 between 8.30am and 12.30pm, having earlier been named a tier one site on September 2 between 8am and 5pm. Caltex Hillside is a tier one site on September 5 between 5.35pm and 11.30pm, September 8

between 9.15 and 11.59pm and September 9 between 12am and 7.30am. There are currently exposure sites in Brooklyn, Cairnlea, Caroline Springs, Deanside, Hillside, Keilor Park, St Albans. Sunshine, Sunshine North, Sunshine West, Sydenham, Taylors Lakes and Tullamarine. It comes as the state is set to hit 70 per cent of the eligible population having had their first vaccine dose later this week. Restrictions set to ease when that milestone is reached include extending the distance you can travel to 10 kilometres and increasng the daily exercise limit from two hours to three hours.

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Vision of a much brighter future When Nicholas Pham smiles, he’s just like any other two-year-old. But the Caroline Springs toddler, who has limited vision, has had to work extra hard to get to where he has today. Shortly after he was born, Nicholas was diagnosed with familial exudative vitreoretinopathy, a hereditary condition where blood vessels on the edge of the retina don’t fully form. Despite three operations before even turning four months old, Nicholas’ vision could not be improved. By five months, his mother Cathy noticed

her son’s low vision was impacting his development. “I was worried because Nicholas wasn’t rolling over,” she said. “With Ryan, his older brother, I would hold out my hand, he could see me, he’d reach out and start to move. “Nicholas couldn’t see me. He would just stay lying down.” Ms Pham made contact with Vision Australia and Nicholas has spent the past 18 months working with the not for profit’s specialist paediatric therapists, progressing through his developmental milestones. She said Vision Australia has been wonderful

in helping Nicholas meet his next goal, providing tips and tricks to keep him on track with other kids his age. “We’re working hard to make sure that nothing holds him back, so he can live the life he dreams of.” Nicholas has now been chosen as the face of Vision Australia’s 2021 Spring Appeal, which aims to raise funds to help provide life-changing services to people across Australia. The Vision Australia Spring Appeal runs until October 15. Details: visionaustralia.org

Are your children missing out on being at kindergarten? Victoria University might have the answer. The university has launched a new free kindergarten at home program and is looking for about 200 families to participate in the program. The university has set up the program to help student teachers gain practical learning experiences, with normal placements unable to go ahead due to the pandemic. The university and the early childhood education student teachers are looking for families with children aged between three and five, and their siblings, to participate in the free online placements. Learning activities are tailored to the individual child and family, with student teachers designing a fun and active program that works well via Zoom. Early education lecturer Sarah Jobson said there would be a real focus on one-to-one interaction. “Students are very aware of interacting relationally, and there is a strong emphasis on keeping children moving and active throughout the session,” she said. “Parents have loved being able to see how early childhood education works and observing the activities the student teachers are implementing. “They are thrilled to see how excited their children are to meet their own special person who has fun games for them to play together.” There is also the opportunity to join an online playgroup session with other participating families. Zoom play sessions will be held until September 30 and each child has two or three sessions a week at times that suit the family. Details: ecefamilies@vu.edu.au. Tara Murray

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Hoons tear up Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve Hoon drivers have left their mark at Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve, damaging one of the sporting areas at the ground. Burnside Heights Football Club president Justin Peagram said that over the last few weeks, a number of drivers had been coming down to the club. “The club got a grant 18 months ago from the council. It was used to create a little reserve for us, where kids could train or play safely. There’s a new carpark which was built near the top oval and they haven’t finished the barrier,” he said. “The last couple of weeks cars have been

rocking up and using the ramp as it isn’t locked.” Mr Peagram said the driving, along with wet weather, left the area damaged. He said neighbours across the road had seen the cars, but hadn’t been able to get details to pass on to police. Mr Peagram said the area would be crucial in the football club’s pre-season training due to upgrade works. “The cricket club only has one oval to use,” he said. “We’ll have very limited access to the oval, so we need that area. We’re hoping it will be fixed before we start pre-season.”

Melton council operations manager Brendan Sell said minor remediation work was required to repair the damage, including some topdressing. He said while this type of damage doesn’t occur often, there was about six incidents recorded in the past year. ‘We inspect our grounds regularly and repair any vandalism as soon as it is identified,“ he said. “If sites have regular vandalism, we usually consider options.” Anyone with information should contact Caroline Springs police. Damage done by hoons.

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Clinic makes cat desexing easy By Tara Murray A new clinic in Sunshine is striving to make it more affordable for cat owners to get their pet desexed. Westside Community Desexing is set to open in November, with the aim of providing low cost desexing. The clinic has been created by two vets. One of the founders of the clinic, Ann Enright, said there was an issue across the west

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Enright said. “The goal is to offer affordable desexing and focusing on cats as there’s an over population in the west of Melbourne. “We thought that if we could just focus on one thing, it could be more effective and we can do it for a better price.” Dr Enright said many people in the west put off getting their cat desexed as they can’t afford it. “If you have to choose between school fees, getting extra food for the family or having to

desex a cat, where are you going to put your money?” she said. “The goal is to help people in the western suburbs to get their cats desexed. “It improves animal welfare and it will relieve the number of cats in shelters and pounds.” Dr Enright said the clinic was also looking at low-cost microchipping and vaccinations to stop many preventable diseases. “We want it to be a community hub,” she said. “We want to get the future leaders of shelter medicine involved.”

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Derrimut mum’s crafty ambition A Derrimut mum has stepped out of her comfort zone to star in the new television show, Making it Australia It was by chance that Stephanie Martinez saw a TV advertisement for the show, and following the encouragement of her daughter, she applied. The show involves 13 talented people showcasing their passion and skills for craft for a shot at the $100,000 grand prize and title of Master Maker.

Ms Martinez said the opportunity to be part of the show was a dream come true. “I don’t watch TV, I don’t even know how to turn on the TV,” she said. “My husband was watching it and the advertisement for the show came on and it was like it was speaking to me. “I could have died when I found out I was on the show.” Ms Martinez said she didn’t realise the extent of what she could create until she was on the show.

“I just thought everyone did crafts,” she said. “It was a lot of fun to make the show, with some long days. I was on a high, I can’t describe how much fun it was crafting all day. “I was like a kid in a candy shop.” The first episode is due to screen on Wednesday. Having ignited her passion, Ms Martinez is planning to turn her love of craft into a career.

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Petition calls for Keilor Cemetery upgrades Families of people buried in Keilor Cemetery are calling for upgrades to drainage and paths after flooding on father’s day limited access to graves. Enza Russell has launched a petition following a “distressing” father’s day visit to the cemetery with her mother, where access to her father’s and brother’s graves was hindered by flooding. She said the flooding was as high as 20 centimetres in some areas of the old part of the cemetery. “It was quite upsetting,” she said. “Dad passed away in January and is buried next to my brother who died a number of years ago. “There was a walkway near my brother’s

grave, with the water really close. “To walk to some of the other graves, there were planks of wood to get there.” While Ms Russell and her mother were able to get to the graves, other people weren’t so lucky. She said a lady with a walking stick was struggling to find a way to make her way through, while anyone who was in a wheelchair wouldn’t have had access. “It’s very disappointing and depressing,” she said. “People were dumbfounded and didn’t know how to get to their loved ones. The disregard for the people buried there just isn’t good enough. They’ve forgotten about the old part of the

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Melton council is on the hunt for a new chief executive after Kelvin Tori announced his retirement after almost 20 years at the council. Mr Tori started at the council as corporate services general manager in 2002, before working his way up to chief executive in 2011, a role he has held ever since. Mr Tori said he had mixed emotions about leaving the organisation. “I’ve had the most rewarding 19 years at the City of Melton, during which time I have had the great pleasure and honour to work with an amazing array of talented and committed staff and councillors who have delivered quality outcomes for this community,” he said. “It’s been fantastic to see this city grow and develop in recent years, and to work with councillors and staff who are confidently planning a strong future for residents and visitors. “The last 18 months have been extremely difficult dealing with the pandemic environment, and I have admired how resilient staff have been in the face of all the challenges it has put in our path. “I’m very much looking forward to this next stage of my life and, when restrictions allow, have plans to travel and spend more quality time with my family.” Mayor Kathy Majdlik thanked Mr Tori for his contribution to the community and wished him well for the future. “His knowledge within the local government sector and his work with key stakeholders has been an asset to council and has supported us through several successful partnerships that have benefited our community.”

cemetery.” Ms Russell said there needs to be better drainage at the cemetery, while also calling for proper paths to make it safer. In a statement on its website, Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust – which runs Keilor Cemetery – said that measures would be considered to help combat the water pooling problem caused by significant rainfall. Petition: http://ow.ly/3AZw50G58mM Tara Murray Flooding at Keilor Cemetery on Father’s Day. (Supplied)

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Credit cards stolen Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for information after stolen credit cards were used to make a number of purchases. Police said the credit cards were stolen from a car on June 10, between 6pm-11.55pm. The credit cards were used for purchases at several locations in Brimbank, including McDonald’s Sunshine, 7-Eleven Sunshine and BP Sunshine, police said. Anyone with information is urged to contact contact Brimbank CIU on 9313 3333 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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impacted construction, which means we are no longer able to open as originally planned on Thursday, September 30. “But we are hopeful that we will be able to open our new Kmart Caroline Springs store on Thursday, October 14. “This date is of course subject to if there are any further Victorian government COVID restriction extensions; and we will always be guided by state government recommendations and regulations to ensure the safety of our teams, contractors and our customers.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Victoria University (VU) is planning to help drive the west’s pandemic recovery by establishing three new research and innovation hubs to boost jobs and skills. Higher Education Minister Gayle Tierney announced $17.2 million in funding for the hubs from the Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund. The VU initiative will include a Jobs and Skills Hub, an Education Hub and a Stronger Communities Hub, to join the $4.9 million Sustainable Futures Innovation Hub the university launched earlier this year. The three hubs will be located across Victoria University’s campuses and at facilities owned by some of its 15 industry and community

partner organisations, with the project set to create more than 30 new jobs. The hubs are part of the VU RISE (Recover, Innovate, Sustain, Evolve) project. The Jobs and Skill Innovation Hub will focus on issues including future career skills needed in the west and helping to rebuild tourism in the region. The Education Innovation Hub will deliver research solutions to reduce barriers, and increase student success, across higher education and vocational education and training. The Stronger Communities Innovation Hub will collaborate with Western Health to develop an online platform to improve the health of patients who live with chronic pain

and osteoarthritic conditions. It will also work with Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to address barriers facing culturally and linguistically diverse community members, through access to health promotion programs such as Sons and Daughters of the West. Quyen Tran, who participated in Daughters of the West in 2017, described herself as “really shy” before she joined the initiative. Ms Tran, now a facilitator with Daughters of the West, has helped more than 100 women join the program. “I feel really happy that I am able to help my community … to get out there, to enjoy a bit for themselves, to do exercise, to make friends.”

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A mate of a young veterinary surgeon from Williamstown has become an R U OK? community ambassador to raise awareness of mental health struggles. A few years ago, Albion resident Jack Levitt started ’Flynn’s Walk’ to raise funds for suicide prevention in memory of his friend, Dr Flynn Hargreaves. He said it was aimed at raising awareness that the rate of suicide among vets was four times higher than for the general population. Mr Levitt has since become an ambassador for R U OK?, a harm-prevention charity that aims to inspire and empower people to connect with friends, family and colleagues who might be struggling with life. This year, R U OK? Day on Thursday, September 9, served as a reminder that every day is a day to start a conversation. “I have found myself having an ’are you okay?’ conversation more than once and have seen the benefits of asking, listening, encouraging action and checking in,“ Mr Levitt said. “I love the R U OK? message because it is simple and anyone can use it. “It can be really daunting starting a conversation with someone but you don’t have to have all the answers, “It can be really tempting to jump in and try and fix someone’s issues but just being there in a time of need can make a world of difference.“ Conversation tips and crisis support contacts can be found at www.ruok.org.au. Anyone needing support may contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit ruok.org.au/findhelp for a full list of support services.

Program reaches out to the west Volunteer West has launched a new “visionary” program, aiming to provide much-needed resources to communities and organisations in Melbourne’s west. Volunteer West is a charity and volunteer research centre located in Footscray. The VolReach program aims to create volunteering research, engagement, advocacy, and community hubs to drive meaningful systemic change. Volunteer West chief executive Thu-Trang Tran said the program would provide concrete actions for the centre to follow through on. “VolReach is about promoting active inclusion, removing barriers that are visible and invisible. That begins with the first step of collaboration. The next step is collective action and impact through community hubs. That then builds into a movement. Then, a tipping point that will change the system.” The VolReach community hubs will be shaped by key areas of focus, including health and wellbeing, sports, intergenerational, and multicultural and multi-faith.

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Row erupts over caravan park COVID evictions A kinship carer says it’s “despicable” that “homeless and extremely vulnerable” people at Braybrook Discovery Holiday Park were forced to leave to make way for people in COVID isolation. The park was made available to support a number of “close contacts who have complex needs or can’t isolate in their homes or usual residence”, the Department of Health said. Carer Daniel Patton said he was contacted by a teenage homeless couple he had been supporting and was told everyone was being kicked out of the park. “I was a kinship carer for a teenager who has since moved into an out-of-home arrangement with their partner and was living at Discovery

Park, Braybrook,” he said. “This is a very large and low-cost caravan and cabin park for hundreds of people. “I was contacted by the young couple, who were panicking because they were being kicked out. “They were advised that they would all be refunded their money. “They were not told why. “These people are homeless and extremely vulnerable. “They are there not because they are on holidays but because they have nowhere else to go.” A park spokesperson said that at the request of the health department, the park had been made available for isolation accommodation. “As a result, a small number of guests have

been displaced and have been offered full refunds or accommodation at our other properties,” the spokesperson said. “The property is only housing those who are required to isolate, not individuals who have tested positive who would be accommodated in a medi-hotel. “We all need to do our part to restrict the spread of COVID and support government efforts. Accommodation providers all over Australia have stepped up to provide isolation accommodation for those in need.” The department said “close contacts now at the park are being supported by a team of healthcare workers and community workers”. Goya Dmytryshchak

Police at Braybrook Discovery Park.

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Alexandra Pavlidis opened a home hair salon last year and has had to spend a large chunk of that time closed.

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Lockdowns don’t cut it By Tara Murray Hairdresser Alexandra Pavlidis is struggling. Since opening her home salon in Keilor Downs in July last year, she has spent more time in lockdown not being able to operate than she has cutting hair. Ms Pavlidis said there had been little support for businesses like hers during the lockdowns, as she doesn’t earn enough to qualify for support. “I’ve been in the area for over 25 years and it’s the second time I’ve started a small business,” she said.

“There hasn’t been enough support through the government or our council. “There is no regard for small business, nothing gets thrown our way.” Ms Pavlidis said she had been able to build up some clientele in the time she was open. But even then it came at a cost. “I dropped the prices and took more of a hit, but it started to get people in,” she said. “I wanted to give something back to the people on Brimbank who were already struggling.” Ms Pavlidis, who is currently home schooling three primary school-aged children, said having

paid for stock up front before the most recent lockdown had left her in debt. She said she was concerned for all small businesses in Brimbank as they have no idea when they can open again. “At a certain point, I switched off,” she said. “We need more financial help, the bills still have to be paid. “We know we will not open up anytime soon even though there doesn’t seem to be any cases coming out of salons. “Essential workers still need to have their hair cut.”

The nation’s highest number drug users seeking help for amphetamine, cannabis and heroin use has been recorded in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs, new data reveals. Figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) recorded the most people seeking assistance for drug-related issues in the nation in the year to July, 2020. The NWMPHN covers 13 municipalities including Brimbank. A total of 6077 people from these areas sought treatment for amphetamine use in the 2019-2020 financial year. South-east Melbourne recorded the second-highest number of people seeking treatment – 3710. The north and west also recorded the most people seeking help for alcohol (5725), with the Northern Territory coming in second (5268). Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs topped the list for those wanting help for cannabis use (3110 people) and heroin (1534 people). Out of the 19,863 people who received treatment for drugs in the north and west, almost 30 per cent asked for support and case management, 25.9 per cent requested an assessment and 22.6 per cent obtained counselling. IPC Health chief executive Jayne Nelson said the organisation provided free services for those in Melbourne’s west struggling with addiction. Ms Nelson said this included counselling for alcohol, other drug or gambling problems; a needle and syringe exchange program; and GP, medical and allied health services. “As the population grows rapidly in the west of Melbourne, there are more people in need of local community-based health and wellbeing services,” she said. Details: www.ipchealth.com.au, 9296 1228, or email your referral to AODServices.Intake@ipchealth.com.au Alesha Capone

Barro issued with new EPA notice over spot fire concerns Noise from the clean-up of hot spot fires at the Kealba Landfill will need to be decreased following a new notice issued by the Environment Protection Authority. The Barro Group was issued with the notice from the EPA earlier this month. An EPA spokesperson said the notice was issued under a new environmental law – the general environmental duty – that requires all duty holders to take practicable measures to prevent noise pollution.

Under this notice, Barro Group must review and put in place further controls to prevent or reduce noise from clean-up works near street level at the landfill. Barro has until October 6 to comply. The noise coming from the site is one of the major issues residents have been voicing concerns about. The notice is the latest in a long line of notices issued by the EPA to the Barro Group since the hot spots started in late 2019.

Currently, the Barro Group and the EPA are engaged in legal action over a show cause notice issued in June. The EPA issued a show cause clean-up notice to Barro in March calling for the three of the hotspots at the landfill to be extinguished by May and a fourth one by the end of July. The EPA served a notice on Barro at the end of June, asking it to show cause why its licence to operate at the site should not be

suspended after the first deadline wasn’t met. In July, Barro commenced legal action in the Supreme Court regarding the clean-up notice. A directions hearing was set down for August 18. Barro’s Steve Murphy said at the last community meeting that the hearing hadn’t gone ahead due to the parties agreeing on a timeline to share information. Tara Murray

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Cr Kathy Majdlik With many of our residents ordinarily commuting outside the area for work, I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know that we have a new plan to help generate 120,000 jobs in the City of Melton in the next 30 years.

Have your say by Friday 1 October at conversations.melton.vic.gov.au

Proposed traffic lights in Caroline Springs

Our Investment Attraction Strategy is an ambitious plan that requires the State and Federal governments to work with us and fund the sort of projects that will attract more big businesses to set up in our city. State and Federal funding and fast-tracking of projects such as a new freight terminal, the electrification of the Melton Line, upgrades to the Western and Melton highways, and the Melton Hospital will help make our city a place where people can work close to home.

The roundabout at Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road is currently one of busiest intersections in the City of Melton.

The upgrade will improve the flow of traffic and is expected to encourage more active travel such as walking and cycling.

To help address traffic delays and safety concerns, Council has planned to upgrade the intersection with traffic lights.

Construction is expected to begin later this year and be complete in 2022.

On another note, I’m really pleased to tell you that the Mayoral Charity Fund is back again this year, and I’m encouraging local, not-for-profit community groups and clubs to apply. This fund is an alternative to holding the traditional Mayoral Ball and we have donations of up $1500 available to support your group or club to implement projects that will benefit our community.

The first issue has updates about some of our big projects, both planned and nearing completion, changes to household and hard waste services, free online activities for lockdown and much more. Read the first issue and subscribe at melton.vic.gov.au/enews

Coburn Ward with Cr Sophie Ramsey Once again, we find ourselves in lockdown and understandably, the frustration is well and truly creeping in. Lockdown fatigue is a real challenge, so I’d like to remind everyone that Council is here to support you during these difficult times.

I know that local groups and volunteers do wonderful work to keep our community active and connected, and this is a great opportunity as Mayor to acknowledge and thank them with these donations.

Our website melton.vic.gov.au/ covid19 is packed with information about the services we offer our wonderful residents, including support for ratepayers and businesses, and I encourage you to tap into these, should you need them.

To apply and find out more about the Mayoral Charity Fund, visit melton.vic.gov.au/charityfund You’re welcome to contact me regarding Council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

On a brighter note, Council recently

Get more out of your household bin options To help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and provide all residents with equitable access to waste services, we’ve introduced streamlined waste service options. As part of the changes, a new, flat fee of $332 has been introduced for all households that receive a Council waste service.

Have our new eNews delivered to your inbox Staying connected is so important right now, and now there’s a new way to stay in touch: the City of Melton eNewsletter. Each month we’ll be keeping subscribers up to date with what’s happening in their neighbourhood and across our city, with news delivered direct to their inbox.

Quickly and easily connect with us online melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial

adopted its 2021/2022 Budget, and I’m thrilled to report some exciting projects have been earmarked for Coburn Ward this financial year. I’d like to highlight two projects I’m particularly passionate about, the completion of Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, and upgrade of Bulmans Road (High Street to Centenary Avenue). Cobblebank Indoor Stadium is an outstanding facility that once opened, will service a range of sports including basketball, netball and badminton. It’s arguably the jewel in our City’s recreation and leisure crown. Equally important, this budget focuses on local roads and traffic calming projects.

The flat fee includes the addition of an optional kerbside green bin which can accept food and garden waste, as well as an additional hard waste collection to have bulky items picked up from your property.

To find out more visit melton.vic.gov.au/bins including the Bulmans Road upgrade and installation of traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing at Brooklyn and Station Roads. In closing, I’d like to say that our community is filled with inspirational and dedicated people; from our incredible healthcare workers fighting this virus on the frontline, to our teachers, students and parents, grappling with remote learning; we truly value every one of you and sincerely thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our City. Don’t hesitate to contact me at sophie.ramsey@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 067. I’d love to hear your thoughts about Coburn Ward.

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Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Deputy Mayor Cr Goran Kesic

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Rent assistance grants available By Tara Murray A one-off grant to help struggling renters is only the first step in helping those hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tenants Victoria. The state government last week announced one-off grants worth up to $1500 for eligible renters, which will be made via a contribution towards the cost of their rent paid directly to their landlord. Tenants Victoria chief executive Jennifer Beveridge said this was much-needed, especially

for hard hit sectors like hospitality, retail and entertainment, where workers have been stood down or lost hours due to the pandemic. “It’s both a good first step, and recognition of what renters financially affected by the lockdowns are experiencing – many have told us they are really hurting from the cumulative financial impact of a succession of lockdowns.” Ms Beveridge said while Tenants Victoria welcomed the move, they would continue to work with other housing sector organisations and the state government to seek further support for renters, including legislative changes.

She said the state government needs to look at the suspension of evictions during lockdown, which was in place during last year’s lockdowns. In a recent Tenants Victoria report, Brimbank was named a hotspot for people whose ability to pay rent had been impacted. According to the survey, 55 per cent of respondents from Brimbank reported problems making rent payments during the fifth lockdown in July. Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre, which is part of CommUnity Plus Services, recently said

it had seen an increase in people seeking help with rent payments. Tenancy and generalist lead lawyer Cameron Bloye said many clients were already struggling with their rent before the pandemic. Housing Minister Richard Wynne said the last thing struggling Victorians needed to worry about is whether they can keep a roof over their head. “This will help to alleviate those very real concerns of residential tenants who are financially struggling due to the economic impacts of the pandemic.”

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Olivia and Adam with the buddy bench. (Supplied)

Green school lauded for its efforts Albion Primary School’s recycling and gardening initiatives have been recognised in the Coles Sustainability4Schools awards. Late last month, the school received a ‘buddy bench’ to place in the school grounds, as part of its prize. The school was recognised for an Indigenous, butterfly, bee, bird, sensory-maths garden it built with the aim of restoring and improving the natural habitat for native butterflies, bees and birds by planting Indigenous vegetation. The space is used to educate and engage pupils in nature, maths and their five senses.

In addition to its gardening initiative, the school was recognised for its efforts to implement the six ‘R’s’ at school and at home: rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, repair and recycle. Teacher Marita Ryan said the school has been working on a number of different initiatives. “Albion Primary School is committed to protecting the environment in so many ways,” she said. “Our school community – gardeners, teachers, students, parents and siblings – worked together.

“We are currently working towards the ResourceSmart schools five star sustainability rating. “We have three of the five modules in for verification and then assessment, so we are hoping to be awarded our first three stars this year.” The school is also a registered a site for The Great Australian Platypus search. Earlier this year, the school received a grant for new classroom waste bins, nest boxes for birds and possums, bee pollination plants and books.

More than 100,000 new jobs would be created across the Melton area over the next 30 years under an ambitious new strategy to inject almost $20 billion into the local economy. The Melton City Council Investment Attraction Strategy outlines an “accelerated scenario” that could create 120,000 new jobs in the area by 2051, bringing $19 billion worth of economic benefit each year. Produced by accounting giant EY, the strategy hinges upon urgent state and federal government funding for several big ticket projects including the Melton Hospital development, Western Freight Precinct, and Outer Metropolitan Ring project. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said these key projects would attract substantial commercial investment, closing the jobs gap between Melton and other areas as the local population rapidly grows. “Creating 120,000 jobs and returning billions to the economy is an exciting goal, and this strategy demonstrates how we can achieve it,” she said. “The strategy shows how a clear and accelerated pipeline of infrastructure investment is the catalyst to create thousands of jobs for Melbourne’s outer west.” Melton’s population is projected to increase from 185,000 in 2021 to more than 485,000 by 2051 – larger than the city of Canberra. The report notes the COVID-19 pandemic has created significant opportunities for the industrial land sector and a shift in workers away from the central city. Cr Majdlik said investment in the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal, Melton Hospital, Outer Metropolitan Ring and major arterial roads in the City of Melton are key to unlocking enough commercial investment to create 120,000 local jobs by 2051. Benjamin Millar

New council loan framework welcomed to fund projects Brimbank council will consider using the state government’s new local council lending framework to help fund future projects. The government last week announced that councils will now have improved access to low-interest loans to support the development of key infrastructure and other projects. Acting Local Government Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said the new framework will give councils access to lower interest rates financed through the Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV).

The government’s strong credit rating means it can borrow directly from the TCV at a lower interest rate to help councils to fund general working capital needs, as well as project-specific infrastructure. Brimbank council financial and organisational excellence director Shane Marr said council hadn’t been able to use the previous framework to borrow money for key projects. “Brimbank council welcomes the opportunity to access low interest loans

under the state government’s new local council lending framework. “Council will consider future borrowing to support key capital works projects across the municipality. “Under the previous framework, Brimbank council did consider using lending for projects but none met the criteria at the time. “We remain focused on providing the best services and facilities in the community and investing in our city’s future, to help make

Brimbank an even better place to live, work, play or visit.” Ms Thomas highlighted the Footscray Town Hall project as an example of what these loans could help council’s achieve. “I encourage councils to take advantage of the low-interest loans because access to affordable finance can make a world of difference when providing their communities with the best services and facilities.” Tara Murray

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Signs warn against bird feeding By Tara Murray New signs warning against feeding birds will be installed in Cairnlea following concerns from residents. Residents have contacted Brimbank council in regards to the feeding of the birds, with the council now finalising the design of pictorial informative signs to be installed at Cairnlea Lakes in the coming weeks. The council is also in contact with Melbourne Water about installing the new signs at the Melbourne Water-owned Jones Creek wetlands in Cairnlea.

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- Kelvin Walsh Brimbank city development director Kelvin Walsh said the new signage stems from the well-intentioned feeding of birds, the impacts on water quality and animal welfare issues. The council first installed signs on the council-owned wetlands in 2019 telling people to not feed the birds.

“Occasionally, council receives customer calls raising concerns about wildlife and bird rescues in the Cairnlea area,” he said. “It is important that we protect the diverse variety of bird life in Brimbank. “We stress that feeding the birds is not recommended and will cause harm to the wildlife. “Unfortunately what is seen as a joyful and well-meaning experience for visitors, can have consequences for the health of birds and waterways.” A resident told Star Weekly that two-minute noodles, doughnuts and bread are among the

items being regularly fed to the birds. The resident said she had been concerned about the safety of some of the birds in the area, including a well-known duck. “Anyone with concerns about wildlife should contact Wildlife Victoria to rescue injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife. Whenever possible, they return healthy animals to the wild,” Mr Walsh said, “Melbourne Water owns and manages the Jones Creek wetlands in Cairnlea, and any issues at the site should also be reported to Melbourne Water customer service team.”

Pupil Dante with his version of the Italian flag. (Supplied)

Making home learning fun

Vashti Maher and her nephew picking up rubbish.

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Do your bit for the environment When you’re on your daily walk this Saturday, have a look around and pick up some rubbish for World Clean Up Day. Let’s Do It Australia is encouraging people to make the most of their time outside to help make the world cleaner, healthier and more beautiful. President Vashti Maher will be out in Taylors Hill on Saturday tidying up the area. She encouraged people to get involved in any way they can; picking up rubbish from

alongside a road, litter blown up against fences or cigarette butts. “No matter how much you love the environment, the problems we face in trying to look after it can seem complex and daunting,” she said. “If enough people do just a little bit, we can have a big impact. That’s what World Clean Up Day is about. You’ve heard the message before – there are plenty of movements out there encouraging people to stop littering or pick up rubbish.

“Even one person can make a difference – all you have to do is don a mask, some gloves, and pick up some rubbish.” Last year 180 countries and 11 million people participated in World Clean Up Day. To register: worldcleanupday.org/country/ australia Details: search @LDI.Australia on social media.

Fun is the order of the day at Mackellar Primary School in Delahey. As the school goes through another round of home learning, teachers are trying to make all learning fun. School community engagement leader Brenda Elliott said the number one priority right now was looking after the welfare of pupils. “We’re really proud of them and how they are staying engaged,” she said. “They really are amazing kids, but this lockdown has been a little bit different. It has hit harder than others. “We’re making sure to connect with the students each day and we’re checking in on their welfare.” Among the activities the school has done are crazy hair days and dress ups, and last week they went on an online school incursion. The specialist teachers have also been busy. In food technology, the pupils have been investigating foods and encouraged to try different flavours. Physical education has seen the children encouraged to be active. “In PE they are doing a daily tracker. It gets them up and about, active and engaged,” Ms Elliott said. “They need things that are interactive and fun.”

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Spring swooping season launched with a flying start With spring now here, venturing outside just got a little more dangerous, and it’s not related to the pandemic in the slightest. As the weather warms up, native birds such as magpies and masked lapwings begin their annual breeding season, bringing with it some very territorial daddy birds. Swooping is a method used most notoriously by the magpie to defend their offspring from the time they hatch to the time they leave the nest. Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) senior wildlife management officer Rebecca Dixon said that swooping is often just a scare tactic, but you

should be prepared for the worst. “A small number of birds will swoop at this time of year. They do this to protect their eggs and young – we are all protective of our families.” Ms Dixon said. “Swooping by a territorial bird is actually normal bird behaviour, although it’s definitely not fun for their targets. Birds may swoop people or animals, so be mindful of your pets too.” Less than 10 per cent of swooping birds will actually carry out this defensive tactic and even less will make contact with their target, according to DELWP. “To reduce the impact of swooping, try to remain as calm as you can if you find yourself

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being swooped. Try to protect your head and eyes and move quickly – but don’t run, as this actually upsets the birds,” Ms Dixon said. “It’s very important not to do anything to threaten the swooping birds – or interfere with their nests – or to feed them, and to remember that they’re simply protecting their young.” Magpies and other native birds are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.Under the act, it is an offence to kill, take, control or harm wildlife in Victoria. Penalties apply. Details: www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/ managing-wildlife/swooping-birds Elle Cecil

Territorial birds swoop to protect their young every year around springtime. (Supplied)

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Jonathan Sorbello after his injection and, top right, Mai Tabei-Fahey gets her injection.

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VCE vaccination blitz By Tara Murray VCE students’ exam preparation this year includes a new element: getting vaccinated. The state government is running a 12-day vaccination blitz – running until Friday – in a bid to vaccinate students before their first exam. Teachers, VCE exam supervisors and supervisors are also part of the blitz, which gives them priority access with a dedicated phone booking line.

Western Health vaccine hub nursing manager Donald Johnson said there has been an influx of students getting their jabs at the health service’s Sunshine and Melton sites. He said there was still some bookings available for students and encouraged anyone eligible to be vaccinated as part of the blitz to take up the opportunity. “The take up has been really good,” he said. “We’ve opened up as many cubicles as we could to get more people through.” Mai Tabei-Fahey, who goes to Footscray High

School, got her first injection on Thursday. She said it had been fairly easy to book in for her first dose. “I’m pretty happy about it,” she said. “Just with exams coming up it was good to get the first dose.” Jonathan Sorbello, who is in year 12 at Catholic Regional College in Sydenham, also got vaccinated. Mr Johnson said Western Health was vaccinating about 2100 people a day across all age groups at Sunshine.

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The timeless art of connecting Residents of Melbourne’s north-west are among those featured in a new book, The Art of Lockdown, revealing how the Ukrainian community used art and culture to connect and maintain wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Project co-ordinators Chrestyna Kmetj and Natalia Moravski said the idea grew like wildfire via The Art of Lockdown Facebook group and virtual exhibition, quickly going international. Below, some of our local residents explain the meanings behind their contributions. Irene Karaszkewycz, Doreen I decided to embroider during COVID as it was a way of keeping positive and calm. It also became a period to reflect on the past and engage with the future.

Symon Herczaniwski, Caroline Springs The original idea of the artwork was to have two colours combine in a sort of conflict. The artwork doesn’t have a meaning – people are free to come up with what they think the meaning or inspiration of the artwork is.

Maru Jarockyj, Sunbury The prolonged lockdown brought with it moments of mental anguish, fears for the war in Ukraine, spiritual reflection and psychological agony. The anguish and the agony landed on the canvas in blood red and fiery yellow shapes around an iconic father image: hands pierced with red suffering dripping onto the yellow Ukrainian tridents. Hope extinguishes fear and the yellow cross promises a resurrection, a new era, a new post-COVID renaissance.

Genia Husiak, Altona Meadows During lockdown in Melbourne 2020, I used the opportunity to complete some of my embroidery projects. Drawing on my Ukrainian background, I completed a table runner in a traditional colourful cross stitch.

Osija Anolak, Gisborne

Ivanna Yarish-Figurek, Wyndham

Andrij-Lev, 10, from Mother of God Primary School, Ardeer

To break the monotony of the days during lockdown, I decided to do some art. Christmas always evokes wonderful memories of a carefree childhood, joy, comfort and family unity, so I chose Christmas decorations. When I saw the exhibition, Art of Lockdown, I decided to join it and unite myself with the Ukrainian community in Australia.

I sometimes draw whatever comes into my mind. Sometimes, I don’t know what to draw and then I just sit next to the paper for hours doing nothing. A lion is actually my favourite animal because my name actually has ’lion’ in it (Lev). At the moment we are doing homeschooling. It was a little bit more difficult because there was only my siblings to play with, no one else.

COVID lockdown in 2020 awarded me the time to focus on creating a quilt that would represent my thoughts of women and the important role they play in society. I have never done any quilting before, so the task seemed daunting. The double wedding ring design is traditionally made by mothers and grandmothers for their children and given as gifts on their wedding day or anniversaries. It is a complex pattern as it has a lot of moving parts and was quite frustrating to assemble. Once this quilt was complete, I felt inspired to keep creating, so by the start of 2021 I had completed eight unique quilts for my family and close friends. Tuesday, 14 September, 2021 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 15

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Players wanted Keilor Park Cricket Club is on the lookout for senior men and women’s players, along with junior players, for the upcoming season. Interested players can contact the club via the club’s Facebook page.

Book week Young readers are being encouraged to be book critics as part of the CBCA Book of the Year awards. Readers can download the Beanstack app and earn badges for writing a review of the one of six shortlisted titles in the ’2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers’ category. Entries go into the draw to win a $30 book voucher. The challenge runs until September 30. ■ https://www.beanstack.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. New members and visitors are welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

Adult learning month Brimbank council is running a range of different online sessions throughout September. The sessions include money skills and staying safe online, managing your money, practicing your English online and getting started with E-resources. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events

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Wicking garden workshop Learn how to make a wicking garden bed system in a raised container. Come along to Sunbury Community Garden on Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm, to learn how to turn a raised fruit crate into a water saving wicking system. Bring your gardening gloves, enthusiasm and desire to learn. This event is free but a light lunch and tea or coffee will be provided for registered participants. ■ https://bit.ly/3tlRZsH

The Traveling Wilburys The songs of the famous Traveling Wilburys will be reimagined by Australian musicians. Presented by Melbourne Creative Music Company, the show will breathe new life into some of the favourite songs of the supergroup. This event will be held at the Kyneton Town Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, on Friday, October 1. Cost: $69 or $65 for seniors, concessions and students. ■ 1300 888 802

first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Fibro/CFS Support Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

First aid courses Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576

Melton Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271

Cricket at Rupertswood Come and play cricket at Rupertswood this season, with junior players wanted from under-11’s to under-17’s. Registration days will be held from 9am-noon on Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10 at 1 Macedon Street, Sunbury. ■ www.rupertswoodcc.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.

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the

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

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to

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Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions. ■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com

three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au

Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Free computer workshops MS volunteers The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian volunteers to make a weekly visit to aged care residents in Altona Meadows and Point Cook. ■ Sue, 9845 2744 or volunteer@ms.org.au

Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Hobsons Bay band Beekeeping session Wanting to learn more about bee keeping? Join Carmel from CMG Honeybee as she chats to you in an online session about starting your own beehive on Wednesday, September 15 at 10am. All participants who book in will receive their own packet of bee friendly plant seeds. This is a free workshop offered through the Iramoo Community Centre. ■ Tadmin@iramoocc.com.au

Goal setting for seniors EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch and goal setting strategies workshop for seniors, which will cover using open-ended questions to elicit goals from young people or students and other topics, on Wednesday, October 20 from 10am-1.30pm at The Grange Community Centre. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lunchand-learn-about-goal-setting-strategiestickets-164272773287

Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com

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

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

Friendship Group Additional needs support MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term

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

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Third baby zebra dazzles at zoo What better way to mark the start of the spring season than with the birth of a zebra foal at Werribee Open Range Zoo – the third born on the Savannah this year. Filly, Dajan [pronounced: Da-jarn] – meaning dark sky during heavy rain in Swahili – was born last week during an evening storm to mum, Dafina, and joins half-sisters Zola and Falah. Werribee Open Range Zoo savannah keeper Maddy Jamieson said Dajan is settling into life on the savannah extremely well. “Like any zebra foal, Dajan is staying close by her Mum’s side,” Ms Jamieson said. “She is bright, sprightly and healthy and we’re very happy to see her feeding from mum.” Ms Jamieson said Dajan was initially quite shy, but has begun showing her personality. “She’s really curious and courageous in nature. She’s stepping away from mum ever so slightly to explore her surroundings and inquisitively checking out her keepers during morning feeds. “It’s amazing and really nice to have so many healthy babies out on the savannah, especially with spring now here. It’s bringing a lot of joy to the zoo team and we hope this news will bring joy to everyone at home as well.” Zoos Victoria animal welfare and life sciences senior manager Amanda Embury said the opportunity for Dajan to grow up alongside zebras of a similar age provides increased opportunities for social interactions.

Zebra foal Dajan at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

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“The foals interacting with one another will help to develop the important skills they need to thrive in a zebra herd, including skills that are vital for breeding success,” Ms Embury said. “Having several foals in the herd increases opportunities for learning – the foals can learn from one another as well as from adults in the group.” Plains zebras are native to Africa and are classified as near-threatened in the wild. Their

population of 250,000 is in decline, with major threats including competing with agriculture, hunting, war and droughts caused by climate change. The zebras at Werribee Open Range Zoo form part of a regional breeding program to maintain a genetically diverse herd that can support conservation of wild zebra populations. Anyone can support zebra conservation through Zoos Victoria’s Beads for Wildlife initiative. Funds raised through the sale of

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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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Kennedy William Gordy, better known as Rockwell, had a hit in 1984 with what song?

Former Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi is a devotee of which musical icon?

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Which children’s character is Chinese leader Xi Jinping unflatteringly likened to?

Sam Rockwell (pictured) stars opposite Michelle Williams in which 2019 biographical miniseries?

Which manga series by Go Nagai got a 2019 Netflix adaptation?

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6. Which sport derives its name from the French words meaning ‘the hooked stick’?

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7. At which venue will the AFL grand final be held on September 25?

14. Which NBL team is rumoured to be signing 216cm Chinese basketballer Zhou Qi?

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3. Which team has Mercedes F1 driver Valtteri Bottas signed with for the 2022 season? 4. And which retiring former champion does he replace?

15. How many of the three 2021 Bledisloe Cup matches did New Zealand win versus Australia? 16. Which three teams will be added to the W-League over the next two years?

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5. Which NRL team finished eighth on the ladder despite posting only 10 wins from 24 matches?

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17. Which coastal city will host a one-off Test match between Australia's and India's national women's cricket teams?

10. What is the name of the main court at the US Open tennis tournament?

18. Paul Green quit as head coach of which rugby league State Of Origin team after only eight months in the role?

11. Australia won a total of how many medals at the Tokyo Paralympics?

19. A football match between which two countries was recently suspended amid a coronavirus quarantine dispute?

12. Who was Australia's flag bearer at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics?

20. Which team finished on top of the 2021 AFL ladder?

26. Aside from AFLW, what other sport is Tayla Harris known for?

21. Michael Prior was recently announced as head coach of which AFLW team?

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22. Which athletics discipline did India win their sole gold medal in at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

28. The Socceroos recently secured their 10th consecutive victory while playing against which nation?

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By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Peugeot 2008 GT Sport is a small-medium SUV that leans in the direction of medium. The 2008 designation (which Peugeot prefers to call two-thousand eight rather than two double-oh eight) means that it’s an SUV rather than a tall hatchback. It’s not a GT or a Sport in the true sense of these labels, but it does have slightly firmer suspension and a different steering feel that will appeal to those who like to drive.

Styling The French are seemingly incapable of designing a car that doesn’t look great. The front is large and expansive, the window lines swoop up beautifully as they pass the centre of the rear doors. The wheel arches are large and carry black lips to emphasise that it’s an SUV. There are large scallops in the doors themselves. A black panel all the way across the rear carries large lights, and the roof extends beyond the glass top and sides to give a sort of spoiler look. The door mirrors also get the black treatment and there are GT badges at their rear support them to let the person sitting beside you at a red light know what you’re driving. As we said, Very French, and all we showed our test car liked it.

screen is clear and reasonably easy to use. Our preference is always a vertical screen because you can see much more without the need to scroll, but the Peugeot does work better than most. There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smart phone mirroring, as well as DAB+ radio and satellite navigation. The wireless charging tray is handy as it saves having cables taking up space in the centre console area.

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Driving Ahh, the quirky French! The Peugeot digital instrument cluster sits on the top of the dashboard. You look over the top of the small steering wheel to see the instruments. I’m tall and like to sit high in a car so could see the instruments, others who drove it had their vision almost blotted out. There’s just a hint of front-wheel-drive torque steer if you really blast it off the line in a traffic light grand prix. Okay, I’m not as young as I once was, but still enjoy driving like this… There’s a sedate feel in the cabin during

normal driving that almost feels like you’re in a larger car, even a prestige car at times. The French do like their comfort and this shows up beautifully. That’s despite the slightly sporty set up in the suspension. On the open road with twisty bits, it handles nicely and give feedback through the steering wheel. On motorways its smooth and almost silent, bump-thump is felt through some joints in other ones it’s fine. The little1.2-litre engine is willing enough and chats nicely to the eight-speed auto to make sure it’s in the right gear for the time. Peugeot 2008 Sport GT has a five-year/ unlimited-distance warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Under Peugeot’s Service Price Promise, the 2008 GT Sport will cost $2466 for the first five years/75,000km.

Summing up Want to get away from the serious German and somewhat classy British sporty SUVs? Then the very French Peugeot 2008 should sit at the top of your shopping list.

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Western United will have a W-League team in 2022-23. (Supplied)

United realises W-League dream By Tara Murray For a young club, Western United has some big dreams. About to start its third A-League season, the club has been busy in the background to ensure there is a platform from the ground up for both males and females in the western suburbs. The next stage in the development is on track, with the club to field a W-League side from the 2022-23 season. The club had been vocal about its desire to add a top league women’s side, having formed a partnership with National Premier League Women’s side Calder United, and recently setting up a female development squad. The announcement of United’s W-League side was exactly what Adriana and Melissa Taranto wanted to hear. The twins have been in the Victorian system for a number of years, signing with Melbourne Victory when they were 15. While they have not been part of a W-League club the past couple of years, they said the announcement of a new club in Melbourne’s west was exciting. Both have their sights focused on a spot in United’s inaugural squad. “It is so exciting,” said Adriana. “Especially after the last few years we’ve had with soccer. “In the past two years we’ve played 10 games of soccer due to the lockdown. “It’s so exciting for Victoria and across Australia as it gives so many young girls the opportunity.” Mel added: “It’s good news for everyone”. The duo, who play for Calder United, are both part of Western United’s development squad and say the work the club has done with the squad and Calder United has been amazing. The 22-year-olds believe they are now ready for a real crack at the W-League after struggling a bit while at Melbourne Victory. “We’ve grown up a lot since then,” said Adriana. “We were like deers in the headlights and I admit I don’t think I handled it well. We were still young and playing against the likes of Sam Kerr.”

Above: The first development squad session. Left: Western United is focusing on women’s football. (Pictures: Supplied)

Mel said that experience showed through at the one development squad session they had, where they felt a lot more comfortable than some of the younger girls. Western United’s head of female football, Amanda Stella, said she didn’t imagine that there would be a W-League team in Melbourne’s west so soon. Stella came on board at Western United last year after the club formed a relationship with Calder United, of which she is president. “I thought maybe in the long-term future we would see a side,” she said. “I think it’s because of Western United’s commitment to the female game, females in general, they’ve fast tracked this in our community. “The investment, the publicity and the opportunity they have already given to players

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of the west, players of Calder, is amazing and that hasn’t been done before.” Stella said there had been a lot of work done behind the scenes in a short period of time to get the club ready for a W-League side. She said the club had been aiming to have a side for the upcoming season, but in hindsight, with the COVID-19 pandemic, an extra 12 months to get the team ready isn’t a bad thing. “It’s very exciting, it’s been challenging the last few months,” she said. “For Western United, it’s an amazing achievement. It’s a young club and they’ve been very much wanting to get a W-League licence since they started. “We’ve started the development squad, but we only got one session in before we went into lockdown. “The minute we can get that back up and

running we will, that group of girls will hopefully travel a little bit with the A-League team and play some friendlies try and get in some games. “We have a good pool of girls to choose from for our first W-League team.” Stella said United’s aim was to give young players in Melbourne – and particularly in Melbourne’s west – the opportunity to shine at a higher level. She said with limited spots to play W-League in Victoria, many players were leaving to play interstate. “We’re going to start new and we’re going to invest in youth as we know where the long-term success will come from,“ she said. “We’re not going to sign 10 ready-made champions. It’s about home grown talent and I have always argued that they could challenge anyone. “For young girls from the west, there’s a W-league team that will be part of their community.” For the Taranto twins, the next 12 months will be a big. “We will keep working hard and move forward with Calder United with their season first,” they said. “We’ll do what we can for them and get as fit as possible and hopefully get into the W-League squad. “We’re just excited to get out there and play.”

Georgies’ promotion aspirations put on hold Caroline Springs George Cross’ aspiration of returning to the National Premier League competition is on hold for at least another 12 months. The Georgies had put themselves in a strong position in Football Victoria state league 1 north-west, when the COVID-19 pandemic bought the season to a halt for a third time. There would be no restart, with FV announcing that all NPL, state league and metropolitan competitions had been cancelled due to the uncertainty around when lockdown would end. The cancellation also meant that there would be no promotion and relegation, nor premierships. It wasn’t the news the Georgies wanted to hear. The Georgies, who set high ambitions at the beginning of the State League 1 north-west

season, were sitting on top of the ladder, one point clear of Brimbank Stallions. Georgies’ coach Eric Vassiliadis said the season ending was a disappointing outcome for the whole sporting community. “It’s an extremely disappointing outcome for us as a football club,” he said. “There’s a number of clubs in the same situation as us. “We had a lot of things going right and we were fighting for promotion. We were on the right track doing a lot of good things. “We were on our way to achieving our goal.” Vassiliadis said hewas proud of what the side had achieved in the first 14 rounds. He said it started at the defensive end with the likes of Joseph Franjic, George Tsiakalakis, Gian Tapia and Tyler James. “We understood where we were at and where we could improve and get better,” he said.

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“There were lots of good things and we were happy with how we were going. “We had the best defence in the competition conceding just six goals. We set targets and we were achieving them. “We could have scored a few more goals and

Season over for Falcons By Tara Murray City West Falcons’ championship dreams are over after Netball Victoria pulled the pin on the Victorian Netball League season. With uncertainty over when players could return to the court due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the league made the decision to end the season. Netball Victoria at this stage isn’t planning to award premierships or minor premierships, but will announce most valuable player awards and teams of the year. Falcons coach Marg Lind said it was the right decision for the competition. “I think it was a wise decision in the end,” she said. alk about trying to get the finals up and running, but the safety of our players comes first. “I wrote a letter saying I didn’t think it was safe to continue and that killed me to say as we were undefeated [in championship division]. “We would have been putting players in a situation where they had only trained together twice and played two games in a 10 week period. “You would have needed a pre-season before playing again.” For the Falcons, it’s a case of what might have been, especially in the championship division. After a draw in round one, the Falcons were the standout team of the competition, going through undefeated. Lind said it would be nice to get some recognition for their season, with every team having played each other at least once. “We were sensational,” she said. “We had a number of new players this season. “We were outright on top in the championship division and Blaze [North East Blaze] were outright in division two. “Under-19s was where the issue was with any of the teams from one to 10 that could have won. “It would be nice if we were recognised with something.” Overall, Lind said she was thrilled with how the season had played out for the club. As well as the championship side being undefeated, the division 1 side was fourth and the under-19s equal fourth. “Our under-19s beat three of the top four sides in the last six rounds,” she said. “They are a very young squad, so it’s a good indication for next year. “Division one was fourth. We hit our KPIs [key performance indicators] which is having all three teams in the four.” Lind said the playing group would continue to hold online Zoom fitness sessions for the next few weeks, to keep the group engaged. “Being on Zoom gives our girls something to

Maggie Lind was one of the stars for the Falcons this year.

do, many of them have nothing to do,” she said. “We’ll probably keep that going for another month. “We’ll likely have six weeks off and start

(Shawn Smits)

looking to selection, hopefully we can go through the selection process “There’s lots of things to look at and review.”

we’ll look to improve in that area.” Vassiliadis said the club’s aspiration to return to the NPL competition was still really strong. The Georgies were last in the NPL competition in 2018, when they finished bottom of the NPL 2 west competition. He threw his support around a competition restructure ahead of next season, to assess a number of things including which division clubs are in after two years of interrupted football. “You have massive aspirations in life and you have to reward those aspirations,“ Vassiliadis said. “We’ve got so many showing the right attitude. As a club we know what we are doing is right. “We have so many people showing the right attitude.” Tara Murray

Wolves’ bittersweet season Keilor Wolves undefeated record in Football Victoria’s state league 5 west competition now counts for nothing. With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, FV announced all its metro seasons had been cancelled with there to be no promotion or relegation, while no premiers would be awarded. For the Wolves it’s a bitter pill to swallow, having clearly been the best team in their division. They had 12 wins and two draws from their 14 games, sitting nine points clear of second. If they maintained that position and the season was completed, they would have earned promotion, which was their pre-season aim. Wolves coach Sofiane Soufi said his side feels like their efforts this year are now for nothing. He said he was hoping there would be a league restructure before next season, which would result in them going up a division. “We are devastated,” he said. “The league hasn’t learnt anything from last season. They didn’t have plans for this year. “We would have thought 11 games [half a season] the season would have been valid and promotion and relegation would have been in play. “The coaches, president, committee and players have put so much in to get this season going and we played for nothing.” Soufi said he was proud of the group that they had put together the results that had come despite the adversity of the season. Four players suffered ACL injuries ruling them out for 12 months, with the stop-start nature of the season possibly playing a role in that. Soufi said they would use the disappointment of how this season ended as motivation for next year. “In our eyes we deserve to be recognised,” he said. “We have built something strong at the club. A good culture and we can only go up. “We will do it again next year. We will go again and be even better.” Tara Murray

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