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Payment cuts a ‘positive’ A federal government plan to end COVID-19 support payments for workers once 80 per cent of people are fully vaccinated will “reinvigorate“ local businesses, according to the Altona Traders Association. The federal government has announced that taxpayer-funded COVID-19 disaster payments would end when states hit the 80 per cent double dose vaccine target. The Commonwealth COVID-19 disaster payment provides $750 a week to people who have lost at least 20 hours of work, and $450 a week to those who have lost between eight and 20 hours. People on welfare payments, such as
JobSeeker, who had lost over eight hours of work receive $200 per week. Many businesses have voiced their concerns about the payment ending but the traders association’s Ilch Mickovski said it was a good thing. “It’s a positive thing for business,” he said. “It means businesses are able to reopen their doors,“ he said. “When they were locked up they couldn’t look for staff. “It’s a positive step for business and those people who are getting the payment and haven’t been able to work. “As much as the government is supporting business, they don’t want the support, they want the doors open instead. They want
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Demand for crisis housing grows Homelessness workers in the northern and western suburbs say they are being “inundated” with requests for crisis accommodation. They are calling on the state government to permanently extend the pandemic support it has provided for people sleeping rough. At the weekend, the Northern and Western Homelessness Networks – which is made up of 50 specialist homelessness and family violence organisations – released a report titled Crisis in Crisis II: A Way Forward Report. The report, a follow-up to a 2019 study the networks completed, was funded through the
Department of Health and Human Services (now the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing). The latest report found that rising demand for crisis accommodation and limited resources is leading to homelessness services having no choice but to house people in poor-quality and unsafe private properties. Western Homelessness Network co-ordinator Sarah Langmore said that at present, many homeless people from the west were being accommodated in about 45 hotels, including in the city and southern suburbs. Ms Langmore said the state government has
provided increased funding to support those sleeping rough during COVID lockdowns, including ‘From Homelessness to a Home’ packages which last for 18 months. She said that about 400 residents of the west who have received a package are residing in hotels. “It’s a really good initiative, which we would love the government to expand,” Ms Langmore said. Ms Langmore said that despite the increased funding, there was still issues. “Even though there’s more money, we are still struggling to find hotels to take our
referrals,” she said. She said that often the better-quality accommodation providers wanted a “hefty bond” in addition to rent, which was too simply still too expensive. She said that as a result, many people “are having to end up in really low-end hotels and rooming houses”. Ms Langmore said both women and men reported feeling unsafe in these places. “After the first report, we started boycotting the worst of the rooming houses,” she said. “Now, there are 16 fewer rooming houses in Brimbank.” Details: www.nwhn.net.au/
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Future-proofing Newport Lakes Hobsons Bay residents are being encouraged to have their say on a plan to “future-proof” one of the municipality’s most popular recreation spaces – Newport Lakes. Developed in collaboration with the Friends of Newport Lakes, the council’s draft Conservation and Development Plan for Newport Lakes aims to guide strategic planning, management actions and capital works priorities over the next 10 years. The draft plan aims to balance the many different uses of the park and to articulate how the park should look and function into the future. Some of the key objectives of the plan include identifying ways to improve the water quality in the lakes, improve vegetation and
encourage biodiversity, renew and improve recreational infrastructure, upgrade visitor facilities and undertake park improvements The draft plan also includes consideration to develop a new destination nature play space at Pavey Park. Consultation for the play space design will take place in 2022. Mayor Jonathon Marsden said the council was keen to hear the community’s thoughts on the actions, priorities and vision articulated in the draft plan. “Built on the site of a former bluestone quarry and landfill area, Newport Lakes is a bushland oasis in the heart of suburbia. With the increasing population of Newport, Altona North and South Kingsville, Newport Lakes is set to become an even more popular
destination for local residents seeking to walk, play or picnic. “This draft plan seeks to secure the future of this very special place – to build the infrastructure required for the community while retaining the cultural and environmental values which make this place so special.” Residents can have their say on the draft plan until Sunday, October 31 via participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/newport-lakes. Council is also hosting two online information sessions on Wednesday, October 27 from 6pm-7.30pm and Saturday, October 30, from 11am to noon. Register via participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ newport-lakes.
Footscray performers Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews are among the acts taking part in this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival. In 2021, the Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined has returned with a bang with some big-name stars from Victoria’s arts and entertainment world. The 2021 festival theme, Keep’n On, connects with some of Victoria’s most loved and celebrated performers and includes performances for seniors who are looking to develop a greater understanding of diversity. Seniors are invited to take a walk down memory lane with Ross Skiffington and Sam Angelico, who will perform magic acts from their days at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Melbourne. Festival newcomers include Gunditjmara man David Arden playing his new transcendent solo material, Djoliba Rattler Quartet with their upbeat West African-inspired music, and Jacob Papadopoulos and Sarita McHarg’s enticing India meets Greece collaboration. Across rock theatre to variety shows, spoken word nights, cabaret experiences and workshops, Sarah Ward and Bec Matthews disrupt accepted norms through their subversive, queer and fearless performance making. For this year’s festival, Sarah and Bec were invited to create an online experience, where they bring two friends to discuss inter-generational learning which eventuates into their original song, ‘The Conversation’. Victorian seniors can tune into Sarah and Bec’s performance online, alongside a wide range of video broadcasts and radio programs, as part of this year’s event via the festival website: https:// www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/2021victorian-seniors-festival-reimagined
New bicycle lanes pop-up from Footscray to Yarraville Communities from Footscray to Yarraville will soon be better connected to schools, shops, and work with new pop-up bike lanes. The 20-kilometre Footscray Pop-up Links will enhance and connect existing routes, providing a more accessible and safer way for locals to get to where they need to go. The new and improved lanes will link Footscray City Primary School, Footscray High School’s Pilgrim campus, Victoria University campuses, shopping areas and public transport options across the area. These routes will also link to existing high-quality off-road bike routes, including
the Sunshine Trail, Maribyrnong River Trail, and the Footscray Road connection, helping residents from the community and nearby areas ride to and from Melbourne’s CBD more safely. With consultation for the project under way, the state government says public input will inform the design to strike the right balance for all road users and people in the community, and adjustments can be made during and after installation. Some of the safety enhancements to existing routes will include the installation of separated bike lanes, relocating bike lanes to
the kerbside, and creating a mini roundabout at the corner of Victoria and Raleigh streets. New signage, traffic calming measures, widening and other changes to existing bike lanes will make it easier for cyclists to get around while improving safety for road users and pedestrians. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said with a significant increase in cycling across parts of Melbourne, these upgrades are more important than ever. “We are seeing more Melburnians take up cycling for both leisure and to commute, which is why these upgrades are vital to
ensuring safer and more accessible travel for all road users,” he said. “Better access to safer bike lanes also offers an excellent opportunity for students to participate in active travel to and from school - a great health initiative we will work with schools to encourage.” Construction of the Footscray Pop-up Links will begin in the coming months, with works expected for completion in April 2022. Details: vicroads.vic.gov.au/ bikingaroundmelbourne.
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Council is currently in the process of reviewing both its Procurement and Investment policies, with a view to (among other things) ensuring a stronger focus on sustainability. The existing Procurement Policy already has a focus on achieving the most positive environmental, social and economic impacts possible across the entire lifecycle of council’s goods, services and works. This review will consider ways the existing requirements can be reinforced to deliver greater sustainable outcomes. There is also opportunity in the Investment Policy to look at such things as fossil fuel divestment, as a means to withdraw support for the fossil fuel industry and begin actively supporting renewable energy and other green initiatives to help tackle our climate emergency. The revised policies will be on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting of council, which, in this current environment, members of the community can attend virtually via a livestream link from council’s website. As residents, I believe we should also consider our own procurement and investment activities. When we buy products and services do we consider the economic, social and environmental impacts of our purchases? For most of us superannuation is a key investment. Is your super provider investing in sustainable investments? Maybe you run a business, not-for-profit organisation or work for a corporation. It would
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Briefs New council chief Maribyrnong council has appointed corporate services director, and current acting chief executive, Celia Haddock, to the city’s top job. Ms Haddock, who has been acting chief executive for the past three months following the resignation of former chief executive Stephen Wall, began her new role on Monday.
Nominations open Nominations are now open for the Hobsons Bay Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominees must be Australian Citizens who live, work or study in Hobsons Bay. Nominees for the Young Citizen award must be aged 26 or younger on January 26, 2022. Winners will be celebrated at council’s Australia Day citizenship ceremony on January 26. Nominations close December 10 via: www.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/citizenawards.
Asbestos fragments found Asbestos fragments have been found along the foreshore areas of Cyril Curtain Reserve and Hatt Reserve, Williamstown. Under the guidance of WorkSafe, council officers began removing the fragments last week. The removal process is expected to take two weeks. Environmental hygienists have advised that this material does not present an immediate risk to the community, a council statement said. Councillor Simon Crawford.
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23 - 31 OCTOBER 2021 Hobsons Bay City Council invites children and families to enjoy free, fun, and educational local online events and activities. Visit Council’s website to view the program which includes: • Art Classes • Marvellous Mini Beasts • Parent Forums • Trash Puppets • Move it 4 Kids Hobsons Bay • Creative Kids Club • SciencePlay Kids • Art Competition and much more!
Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others.
This Children’s Week event is presented by Hobsons Bay City Council in partnership with the Victorian Government. Council acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional owners of these municipal lands, rivers and coastal areas. We recognise the First Peoples’ relationship to this land and offer our respect to their Elders, past present and emerging.
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By Alesha Capone Hoppers Crossing man Dave Steele says that he and his family have experienced “lots of laughs and lots of tears” since he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) less than two years ago. The degenerative disease attacks nerves and affects movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. There is no known treatment or cure for MND, which causes two Australians to die every day. Mr Steele and his wife Kim are encouraging Wyndham residents to join The Shut Up! For MND Challenge which will launch on October 28. Participants are being asked to not speak for 12 hours to raise funds for MND Victoria’s work to support people with the illness. Mr and Mrs Steele said they and their two sons – Adam, 21, and Jason, 24 – were “gobsmacked” after Dave’s diagnosis in November 2019, which came about after he experienced foot pain. At first, Mr Steele was still able to walk, before he moved onto a cane, then a mobile scooter and now an electric wheelchair. About three weeks ago, Mr Steele’s family began using a hoist to help him in and out of bed. Mr Steele, 52, said that he used to enjoy playing tennis, cycling and walking. “It’s very frustrating that I can’t do the things I used to do - that’s probably the hardest thing for me, opposed to the diagnosis itself,” he said. “It’s been as big a change for Kim as for me, her life has been tipped upside down.” Mrs Steele, who quit work last year to care for her husband, said MND has not dimmed Mr Steele’s trademark “cheeky humour”.
Dave Steele with sons Jason and Adam and wife Kim.
The couple said that since Mr Steele’s diagnosis, they “couldn’t have survived” without the assistance of MND Victoria which has provided equipment such as a hoist, hospital bed and portable shower for him to use. Mrs Steele said that without this equipment, Mr Steele would need to live in a clinic. “Because of them (MND Victoria), he is able to stay at home with his family,” she said. Mr Steele, who has worked at power solution company Cummins for 32 years, including at Cummins Laverton since 2012, is set to retire
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Cyclists, pedestrians and drivers in Braybrook, Maidstone and Maribyrnong will benefit from a safer road environment following the introduction of reduced speed limits on many council roads. The move is part of the Safer Local Roads program, implemented by Maribyrnong council with support from the Department of Transport. As part of the program, speed limits will be reduced from 50km/h to 40km/h on residential roads, and from 60km/h to 50km/h on collector roads such as some sections of Mitchell, Rosamond and Williamson roads. The program will also see the continuation of 40km/h school zones during school hours. Council said the changes are the fifth and final stage of a program to bring the quantum of council-owned roads with lowered speed limits within the municipality to 93 per cent. The five-year program was fuelled by the results from Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) studies and feedback from residents around safety concerns when walking or cycling in their local streets, and was initially endorsed by council in October 2017. Council will be installing the new speed limit signs over six to eight weeks starting. Mayor Michael Clarke said: “Ensuring all road users – pedestrians, cyclists and drivers – are safe when out and about on and near our roads is incredibly important”.
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later this month. Last year, Cummins embarked on a series of fundraising activities for MND Victoria, hoping to raise $20,000. They have since smashed this target and raised more than $44,000, and have set a new goal of $50,000. “I’m more humbled than anything, I didn’t expect it to go so high,” Mr Steele said. Mr Steele said he would like to thank MND Victoria, Cummins, his family and everyone who has donated to the cause. Details: https://bit.ly/2WL6U3z
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Helping build a healthier future Yarraville mother of two, Ashika has been named as a community champion as part of a new initiative striving to create a healthier future for Victoria’s young people. Ashika is one of 14 community champions, which VicHealth says are a diverse group of young people and parents from across the state who are passionate about creating healthier communities. The champions will work with VicHealth as part if its Future Health initiative. Ashika signed on as a community champion to help ensure her boys have the “space, opportunity and resources” to be healthy. She believes access to fresh food and green spaces, which allow people to be active and eat well, is really important. Ashika said her family connects through nature and being active. “It’s something about being in the environment that brings out the opportunity to
talk [with my sons] about their lives,” she said. As a single mum, she has turned to community support groups to share experiences about what has and hasn’t worked in accessing programs and spaces to raise an active, well-nourished family. Ashika believes parents could use more support in bringing up the next generation of healthy kids. “You can’t get a kid to sit down in one food technology lesson and expect them to understand what it takes to build a healthy life. “It’s a multifaceted experience for them that is made up of little learnings that are relevant to their age and stage of development.” The $45 million Future Healthy initiative will invest in new programs over three years to support people aged up to 25 to begin to create a healthier future. VicHealth chief executive Sandro Demaio
said Future Healthy follows an incredibly challenging 18 months, particularly for young people. “The ongoing impacts of the bushfires, coronavirus pandemic and social upheaval have continued to weigh on the mental and physical health and wellbeing of Victoria’s young people” Dr Demaio said. “They have told us that social connection, access to healthy food and having somewhere near home to be active are incredibly important to them – so is having their voices heard. “The first phase of Future Healthy is about listening – we’re asking people aged 18-25 and parents and carers to join us in creating the solutions together that will promise a healthier future for all. We’ll be listening and learning as you share with us what we need to do to make happier, healthier living a reality for every young person.”
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Business pays it forward with pizza Happy Camper Pizza in Braybrook is running a “pizza-it-forward” initiative, donating pizzas to Duke Street Community House to make a positive impact on their community. Co-owner Sonia Lear said the COVID-19 pandemic had hit the business hard, but a spark of inspiration from friends began the initiative of giving back. “Our West Footscray friends, Kirsten Mackenzie and Randall Wee, are the ones who inspired our ‘pizza-it-forward’ initiative,” she said. “When we were at our lowest, they donated some money to [the business] and asked for it to be used to make pizzas for people in need.” Ms Lear said they chose to donate to Duke Street Community House because of its charitable work during Melbourne’s lockdowns.
“Prior to COVID, [Duke Street] offered early childhood and educational programs to the community and occasional care, but found there was so much need in the community when COVID hit, it started making hampers using donated food and volunteer staff,” she said. “Many of their clients have lost jobs during COVID, are students or refugees and rely on regular food hampers from Duke Street to get by. “Treats are the first to go when you’re under financial hardship. But it’s not just the physical pizzas that makes the initiative special, it’s the sharing of good will and positive vibes.” Ms Lear said even when restrictions ease, the business will continue to provide the donations. “There was so much excitement about our
pizzas from Duke Street that we decided we’d just keep donating as a business, no matter what, as well as add a ‘pizza-it-forward’ option to our takeaway menu and see if we could get some support locally,” she said. “But in all honesty, it’s been hard to get word out and we’ve been a bit hesitant to push it too hard in case it comes across as us blowing our own trumpet. “We leave it to our customers to decide if this is something they’d like to support. “We donate a batch from our own business every fortnight regardless of how many donations we get, and weekly if we have enough pizzas from our customers.” Michaela Meade
Students with a keen interest in civics and citizenship can apply for the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and critical thinking through an immersive onshore study tour, thanks to the Victorian government. Education Minister James Merlino said applications are now open for the 2021-22 Premier’s Spirit of Democracy, with successful students to gain a glimpse into how ancient Greece helped shape modern Australian democracy through a five-day study tour in Melbourne and Canberra. The Premier’s Spirit of Democracy program gives students a deeper understanding of democracy through immersive learning experiences, where they can learn from the works of classical thinkers like Plato and Aristotle as well as modern expressions of civic engagement. The study tour will take place from April 10-14, 2022, and is open to all secondary students currently in years 9, 10 and 11 from government, Catholic and independent schools – with 22 students and four teacher chaperones to be selected. “The Premier’s Spirit of Democracy is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain an understanding of how history has shaped our democratic system and values,” Mr Merlino said. To enter, students must submit an application in the form of an essay, short story, audio or video presentation, musical composition or artwork, as well as a statement of intent with any non-essay entries. Applications close Sunday, November 7, via go.vic.gov.au/36jjQZ.
Aged care home introduces rapid COVID-19 testing Visitors, staff and contractors at an Altona North aged care home will be required to under take a rapid COVID-19 antigen test under a new initiative. TLC Healthcare introduced the rapid antigen testing program at its 11 residential aged homes across Melbourne and Geelong last month. TLC said it is Australia’s first aged care provider to mandate such tests for every visitor, staff member and contractor that enters their homes. Rapid antigen tests are a way of detecting
COVID-19 that work by reacting to proteins on the surface of the virus called antigens. Chief executive Lou Pascuzzi said the program has already proven to be effective. “In the four weeks since mandating our rapid antigen testing program, two people have returned positive tests. They have subsequently taken PCR tests, and one was confirmed positive. The person returning the positive test was asymptomatic and not aware that they had contracted COVID-19,” he said. “As vaccination rates increase, restrictions ease and contract tracing winds down, there
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is an increased likelihood that a person can be infected with COVID-19 and not know. This situation proves that rapid antigen testing is the most effective way to protect vulnerable aged care residents. “As the community reopens, the three pillars of the TLC COVID-19 management strategy will be rapid antigen testing, vaccination, and infection-control protocols. Our approach to date has allowed TLC homes to welcome visitors for much of the pandemic; when it was safe to do so. This is despite 75 per cent of TLC’s locations being in Victoria’s
COVID-19 hot-spot areas. “Our COVID-19 management strategy has ensured that all TLC homes have been free of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. It has also allowed TLC to minimise lockdowns, promoting increased levels of safe access for family members to residents and a positive mental health influence on our residents and staff.” Details: tlchealthcare.com.au
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Werribee’s Trudy Price won the story category for her photo depicting a miniature figurine in front of Werribee Mansion.
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Elise Kisyma, from Hoppers Crossing, placed first in the birdlife category for her picture of coots feeding at Werribee Park. (Supplied)
Iconic images capture Wyndham By Alesha Capone A series of creative images which capture the beauty of Wyndham have been announced as winners in the Iconic Photos of Wyndham competition. The annual competition, held by the Werribee River Association (WRA) with support from Greater Western Water, attracted 300 entries from local amateur photographers. Wyndham residents Abul Kashem from Westend Photography and David Mullins from Relativity 3D were among the judges who selected the three winners. Wyndham Harbour resident Lyn Hoare was
selected as winner of the iconic landscapes and/or waterways category, for a photo of farm workers in Werribee South. Elise Kisyma, from Hoppers Crossing, placed first in the birdlife category for her picture of coots feeding at Werribee Park. Werribee’s Trudy Price won the story category, for her photo depicting a miniature figurine in front of Werribee Mansion. Each of the winners received $250, funded through a Neighbourhood Grant from Wyndham council. WRA’s community and business development manager Lisa Field, who organised the competition, said the event was a great way for the association to engage with
a wider audience. “It is also wonderful to be able to use some of these photos on our social media, showcasing the natural surrounds in Wyndham,” Ms Field said. Ms Price said she felt “happy and grateful” to be named a competition winner. Ms Price, who also received a prize in last year’s WRA competition, said she has always enjoyed taking photos – especially of her children. She described photography as a hobby, but this year started studying a certificate III in photography to increase her knowledge. “The last few years I have taken on birdwatching as a hobby and photography was
incorporated into that as a way of recording new birds originally, but taking photos of birds with the eye of a photographer is something I am aspiring to,” she said. Ms Price said winning a prize in the 2021 photo competition has helped to boost her confidence. “I would like to thank the Werribee River Association for the opportunity to enter and giving me incentive to learn and take a chance,” she said. Next year’s WRA photo competition is likely to open for entries in May, inquiries: comps@ werribeeriver.org.au or www.werribeeriver. org.au
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Recycling upgrade is a wrap Waste management company Cleanaway has invested more than $1 million in its Laverton North material recovery facility (MRF) centre to increase its ability to recycle plastic. Chief operating officer Brendan Gill said the investment, supported by $500,000 funding from Sustainability Victoria, included the purchase of new conveyors and optical sorting equipment. Sensors on the sorting equipment will detect and remove the coloured PET (polyethylene terephthalate, a form of polyester) from mixed
plastics as they move along the conveyer. Mr Gill said the new equipment would allow the separation of plastics such as coloured PET bottles and plastic trays, which are often used for meat and fruit, from mixed residual plastic. He said this would reduce the amount of plastic being sent to landfill. “At Cleanaway we see all waste as a resource, so this investment supports our objective of creating a circular economy in which waste is reduced and materials are reused and recycled, rather than sent to landfill,” he said.
“Recovering, finding markets for, and selling, single polymers like coloured PET plastic not only creates value but is consistent with our mission of making a sustainable future possible.” As the first national operator of a MRF to secure a licence to export single polymer plastics, Cleanaway will sell the green PET to processors offshore and in Australia. Some of the clear PET from Laverton will be sent to the $45 million PET pelletising facility being built at Albury, New South Wales, to
produce plastic resin for use in manufacturing new plastic containers. The facility, a joint venture of Cleanaway and Pact Group Asahi Beverages, will become fully operational later this year. Cleanaway and Pact also announced in July that Laverton North would become the site of a future $38 million plant to convert recycled High Density Poly Ethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP), such as milk bottles and food tubs, into resin for use in manufacturing food, dairy and other packaging.
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Yarraville resident Lara Chan-Baker is a co-host, producer and narrator of Duct Tape.
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New podcast talks about start-ups Victoria University and Startup Victoria have launched a podcast in which they interview start-up founders about the realities of growing their businesses in a global pandemic. The Duct Tape mini-series features 10 episodes in which co-hosts Lara Chan-Baker, Hannah Gee, Jordan Gianfrancesco Judy Anderson and Poppy Trewhella talk to the founders. Duct Tape began as a magazine and its podcast series is being referred to as “issue two”.
The podcast talks to people from a wide range of start-ups including Mindset Health, a business producing hypnotherapy programs to manage a number of health issues like including anxiety and Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Swoop Aero, which works with partners such as non-government organisations to deliver medical supplies using drone technology. Startup Victoria chief executive Judy Anderson said that each Duct Tape episode told a unique and inspiring story.
“The interviews capture the true spirit of tenacity as start-up founders share insights into how they tackle the unique challenges that arise when you’re building a business from the ground up,” she said. “Collectively, the founders featured in Duct Tape issue two have generously shared an enormous amount of invaluable insight and along with Victoria University, we are extremely proud to have been a part of their journey.” Details: https://ducttaped.co/
Kingsville Primary School grade six pupil Issac has taken his final school project to another level. As part of the last assignment, pupils had to consider the topic of sharing the planet. “My final question was, how can I help in the community with food and water,” Issac said. “I researched organisations that help people and the main one was Foodbank. I researched what Foodbank is and who it is. “I emailed them with a little bit of help from my mum. I asked them if I could volunteer, but they said I couldn’t as I was underage.” While he couldn’t volunteer, Foodbank volunteers told Issac that if he wanted to help he could make a food donation. Keen to help, Issac set about organising to donate food. “They sent me a checklist of what they wanted me to do,” he said. “I made a pamphlet and my mum printed it out for me. I went around and put it in mailboxes in the neighbourhood and told them what time I would come back if they had any donations. “When I went back to the houses, there was a lot more donations than what I expected. I was really lucky.” Issac then dropped off the donations at Foodbank, who were pleasantly surprised by the amount he had collected, as were his teachers. “It makes me feel good to help people,” he said. “My school assignment isn’t finished yet. Everyone I told loved the idea.” Tara Murray
Firefighter stepping up for mental health Point Cook firefighter Karthick Thanigaimani has encouraged others to speak up about mental health after he participated in the Firefighter Stair Climb Challenge. The virtual event began last month and ran until World Mental Health Day on October 10. The annual Stair Climb raises funds for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), depression and suicide. Money raised by participants will be donated to Lifeline, Fortem Australia and the 000 Foundation. The Stair Climb is usually hosted at a city hotel, where firefighters and other emergency
services personnel run up and down the stairs, but this year’s event will be held virtually due to COVID restrictions. Mr Thanigaimani said he set himself the goal of taking more than 5000 steps on his step ladder at home every day, raising more than $1000 through his efforts. Mr Thanigaimani said he was motivated to raise awareness and funds for mental health due to his work as a CFA volunteer. “First responders are involved in a lot of challenging, and sometimes traumatic, incidents,” he said. “Everyone at our brigade understands
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the importance of mental health and we do everything we can to debrief after certain incidents and be open with each other.” Mr Thanigaimani said that during the pandemic, it has become increasingly important for people to speak up and connect with their family, friends and colleagues. “It’s important we continually generate broad awareness about all mental health issues across our emergency services and the community,” he said. Donate to Mr Thanigaimani’s fundraising efforts at: www.firefighterclimb.org.au/ climber/karthickthanigaimani
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Star Weekly reporter Michaela Meade has never been a fan of needles. She shares her experience of getting the COVID jab.
A needle-phobic gets the jab I’m one of those people who has always dreaded needles. Despised them, even. Get that sharp, pointy thing away from me, please. Logically, I understand that what’s in them is helping me to stay healthy and safe. But emotionally speaking, it’s a really sharp thing being poked into my arm. No, thank you. That’s why I was very surprised to find myself excited when they announced all the developments for a new vaccine last year. The COVID-19 vaccine. This new virus has upheaved a lot of people’s lives over the past 22-plus months. And sadly, it’s taken people’s lives. I count myself as very lucky to have not lost a loved one due to COVID-19. But I read all the stories. I sat in front of my laptop every day last year listening to Premier Daniel Andrews report the amount of cases we had that day, and how many people lost their fight. I isolated myself from friends and family, which was made even harder this year when I moved out of home. I obeyed all the rules, did all the hand washing, and wore the mask required. I still do, because Victoria is still getting this thing under control. And unfortunately, it’s not over. It’s a nasty virus, and being an asthmatic, I don’t want to risk contracting it. So I also waited patiently for the chance to book in for my jab. The pointy needle. That dreaded thing. I’ll have you know that no amount of logic can outweigh the anxiety a needle-phobic person feels when they’re waiting for their name to be called to receive an injection. But I distracted myself with some social
Receiving your COVID vaccine can be a daunting experience when you are needle-phobic.
media scrolling, took some deep breaths to calm myself, and focused on what I was going to gain from this little sting. When I’m fully vaccinated, I’ll be able to see my grandparents again, for the first time in so many months. I’ll be able to see more than one friend at once, including those outside a 15-kilometre radius I had never pondered before 2020. I’ll be able to have my mum over for dinner
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to meet my kitten. I’ll be able to see my dad when he can come down from Sydney, so we can finally celebrate both of our birthdays, plus Father’s Day. But it’s only possible if I get the vaccine. If you’re also needle-phobic, it helps a lot to tell the person that you’re petrified. My nurse, Jane, was very lovely about it. Talked to me throughout, made me laugh, and told me to take a deep breath in – “a little sting
here” – and a deep breath out. And that was it. She gave me a lollipop and I was on my way. I understand being hesitant to get an injection. I also know the frustration of having an appointment snapped out from under you. But please persist. To my fellow needle-phobics: it’s a small, two-second sting, but I promise it’s worth it. Bring on the second dose.
Zoo’s primates tuck into spring Spring has stirred up seasonal treats at Werribee Open Range Zoo, with its resident troop of Vervet monkeys finding one particular wattle blossom absolutely irresistible. While in bloom, zookeepers are hanging whole branches of the flowering native throughout the monkeys’ habitat to encourage their natural foraging behaviours. African River Trail keeper Kristin Garcia said that, while the vibrant yellow colour is alluring for the Vervet troop, it’s the taste that appeals to them most. “This Acacia species is so irresistible to our monkeys because it’s high in sugar, resembling something like a naturally occurring fairy floss,” Ms Garcia said. As with any sugary treat, the wattle is provided in moderation and offered occasionally amongst a rotating daily schedule of food-based, sensory and physical enrichments. “We provide different enrichment items every single day,” Ms Garcia said. “These blossoms are only available for a short while in late winter and spring. So, it’s a great opportunity for us to offer them something new and novel, and something we know that they will love. “We try to replicate food items and experiences that the Vervet monkeys could come across in the wild environment. In this case, wattle replicates endemic acacia species that exist throughout Africa.” Ancient Acacia was prolific across the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana, which
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is why numerous sub-species are also found in Africa, South America and India. Much of Vervet monkey habitat overlaps with the Acacia woodlands of Eastern Africa. Vervet monkey populations are adaptable and fairly widespread. However, the species
is now absent from large areas of their original geographic range. Human-impacted habitat destruction is a continuing threat, causing fragmentation of smaller, vulnerable populations. Werribee Open Range Zoo is currently
closed to members and visitors in line with current COVIDSafe directions. However, animal lovers at home can stay connected through Zoos Victoria’s Animals at Home livestream cameras at zoo.org.au/ animals-at-home
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Planting program branches out From little things, big things grow. Efforts to turn the western suburbs green are picking up pace with thousands of trees to be planted this spring as part of the ‘More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West’ initiative, as Benjamin Millar reports.
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rawing together Parks Victoria, local government and community groups already working on the ground, ‘More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West’ is part of a concerted campaign to help Melbourne’s west catch up on the historically greener canopy enjoyed in the ‘leafy’ east by planting 500,000 new trees. From street tree planting across St Albans to creating new woodlands at Cherry Lake in Altona, planting will begin this spring and continue next autumn and into the years beyond. In 2018, Melbourne’s west had just 5.5 per cent canopy cover in urban areas compared to 17.4 per cent in the inner south-east and 25.9 per cent in the east. The western suburbs therefore experience the greatest urban heat island effect across metropolitan Melbourne. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the new trees in the project’s $5 million first phase will provide more shade and green spaces, drive down pollution, improve air quality and build the city’s resilience to climate change.
Park Victoria will be planting trees across locations throughout the western suburbs.
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“We are planting more than 30,000 trees across six local council areas in Melbourne’s west this spring and next autumn in the first phase of our More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West initiative,” she said. “Under the initiative, 500,000 new trees will be planted across the western suburbs – on residential streets, outside schools, in parks and along trails including in the Organ Pipes National Park, Maribyrnong Valley Parklands and Werribee River Regional Park.” Tree planting will take place on public land around parks, rivers and creeks across Maribyrnong, along Little Blind Creek Reserve in Kurunjang and at Toolern Creek Regional Park in Strathtulloh. There will be extensive street tree planting across Hobsons Bay and in Melton suburbs including Hillside, Taylors Hill and Caroline Springs. Parks Victoria will focus on providing more shade for park visitors at Brimbank Park, Werribee River Regional Park and Organ Pipes National Park. More shade will also be provided in local streets around schools and throughout parks and reserves in Wyndham. As well as adding to the enjoyment of the areas being targeted, the new trees will also contribute towards meeting Victoria’s goal of halving emissions by 2030. Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke said a $250,000 state government grant will help fast track greening efforts with more mature trees. “The increased plantings will help create more green canopies and cooler outdoor spaces across the municipality,” he said. “Increased tree plantings contribute to an improved environment and healthy outcomes for our community – I look forward to joining our ‘Friends of’ groups to help in the upcoming community planting days.” Hobsons Bay council received $221,500 in funding and plans to kick the project off by planting 200 advanced trees along the Skeleton Creek Trail in Altona Meadows in coming weeks. Two tree planting events with 750 new trees will be held at Kororoit Creek and Newport Lakes next year in partnership with The Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek and The Friends of Newport Lakes. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said increasing the area’s tree canopy has
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many benefits including improved air quality, reduced ground temperature, enhanced liveability and more shade on buildings and open spaces. “The funding from the state government will help us towards achieving our target of increasing our tree canopy from 7.5 per cent to 30 per cent by 2040, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our community,” he said. “As a council, we’re also providing initiatives to residents to help green Hobsons Bay and plant trees on their private property.” Brimbank council will be putting its $250,000 towards projects including planting almost 600 street trees in St Albans and Kings Park as an extension of the council’s Street Tree Planting Program. It will partner with the Department of Transport in tree planting along Sunshine Avenue in St Albans, while the Department will also plant more trees along the shared user path on the Deer Park bypass freeway reserve in Derrimut. Mayor Ranka Rasic said delivering a greener, cooler Brimbank remains a key priority for the council. “Council is working hard to ensure we plant more trees to increase our canopy coverage and
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create greener, cooler and more sustainable spaces for our community,” she said. “This planting will help provide greener streets and spaces and supports council’s long term effort to create a cooler greener Brimbank.” Wyndham climate futures office manager Peter McKinnon said planting will begin later this month with 130 mature trees in streetscapes and reserves near Manorvale Primary School, Truganina South Primary School and Tarneit P-9 College, after the council received $250,000. “Wyndham City thanks the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for investing in a greener and cooler future for our community,” he said. “We are pleased to be planting more trees across Wyndham to create healthier, happier and more liveable spaces for our residents.” Planting of 13,000 tubestock will get underway next year across nine locations, including waterways, conservation and nature reserve areas and other open spaces to help expand the area’s urban forest and biodiversity. Melton council’s city design and strategy manager Darren Rudd said the funding will provide additional trees at Little Blind Creek
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Reserve in Kurunjang, Toolern Creek Regional Park in Cobblebank and street tree planting along sections of the Melton Highway, Calder Park Drive and Westwood Drive. He said tree planting will commence this month and then continue after summer in the cooler weather, to optimise planting conditions. “The City of Melton experiences a number of environmental challenges with low annual rainfall, reactive soils, strong winds and rising temperatures, however, with careful tree species selection, soil preparation, passive irrigation and maintenance we are gradually increasing and improving tree canopy quality,” he said. “Last year, council planted around 3000 trees through its annual Street Tree Planting Program and over 6000 street trees, as part of greenfield development works, as well as additional trees through new and upgraded park projects.” Like other western suburbs councils, Melton is keen to participate in Phase 2 of the More Trees for a Cooler Greener West project in coming years. Phase 2 will begin next year, with all projects due to be completed by June 2023.
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Friday night and under-15s Saturday morning teams. Juniors learn and enjoy the fundamentals of cricket, taught by experienced coaches. ■ Terry Nichols, 0418 392 180
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
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
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 three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au
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
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
Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on setting up a MyGov account on November 7. The Workshop is at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168
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
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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
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 Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785
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Friendship Group 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
Goal setting for seniors
Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute walk with guide, John, starting at the Williamstown Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place, each Tuesday starting at 9.20am. Each week covers a different route in the local area. ■ John, 0418 377 336
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, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ eventbrite.com.au/e/lunch-andlearn-about-goal-setting-strategiestickets-164272773287
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All welcome for a friendly singing get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013
AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760
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PUZZLES No. 050
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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In what year was the first direct wireless message transmitted from Britain to Australia?
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Dean’s big win improves his AFL draft hopes It’s been a whirlwind few days for Williamstown draft hopeful Charlie Dean. Dean, who has been on the radar of AFL clubs heading into this year’s draft, is now a name on everyone’s lips after winning the Victorian Football League’s FothergillRound-Mitchell Medalist. Dean averaged 15.1 disposals and 7.3 marks across nine games in his debut VFL season to be named the competition’s best young player. For Dean everything is all starting to happen at once. “There’s a bit more media attention and it’s good to give the club a good rap as well,” he said. “It’s a good thing the public finds out about me, but the more important thing is the recruiters hear about me. “My main focus is to get drafted.” The past 14 winners of the award have found their way onto AFL lists. Dean has spoken to three clubs already and has an interview lined up with another. While being drafted has remained in Dean’s
mind since missing out in his draft year, he said the focus had been about putting his best foot on the field. “I think because the end of the year is always so far away, getting drafted wasn’t a clear goal of mine. “My main focus was on performing in the backline each week and take it each week at a time. “It helped me focus on the current stage of the season. I didn’t look forward that much.” After not being able to play in his first season at the Seagulls due to the pandemic, Dean looked right at home in defence. He was quick to praise his teammates. “I fitted in really well and played my role,” he said. “I played on some good players. “I was able to take an intercept mark and take on my man one on one. My ability to use my kicking skills was really pleasing as well.” While Dean has one eye on getting drafted, he has put pen to paper to stay with the Seagulls if that doesn’t happen. He said they were hoping to get a full season in the bank and build on what they had been
doing. “There’s some really good people at the club and the ability to get players drafted and play final regularly also attracted me. “The culture at the club as well. The extra 20 minutes travel is nothing for what I get back in return.” Dean said his physical ability and speed had been two things that made him better prepared for being drafted this time round. He said the work he had done at Williamstown in learning preparation was so much better. Dean was meant to test at the AFL combine at the weekend, but had to settle for only two-kilometre time trial, when the event was cancelled. “I was pretty happy with 6.11 which was a personal best. Willy has been really good and has given me an off season program.” Tara Murray Charlie Dean.
Clubbers ready to play By Tara Murray Yarraville Club has addressed its biggest needs as it aims to return to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division finals. The club has recruited a couple of strong batsmen, while adding a bit more youth and depth to the core group in the off season. Coach Mitch Johnstone said they were two areas they struggled with last season. “We’ve had an influx of kids,” he said. “The kids have come from different clubs to look for the development opportunity. “Opportunities under Trent Lawford and the other coaches. It’s been challenging with a limited junior base. “We want to build that up and we’ve got some kids who want to play on turf. Most of those guys will be first and seconds players. “We’ve also looked to reinforce our top order batting. We identified both of those needs at the end of last season.” The Clubbers have added two key players to their first XI side. The side was competitive for most of last season, before slipping from finals contention late in the piece. Justin Bramble will bat in the top three and take on the wicketkeeping duties. Sangaran Nandhalal, who was named a wicketkeeper-batsman in the senior division team of the year last season, has come across from premiers Sunshine United. Johnstone said they would both help in allowing the side to set some good totals. “Justin will help give us an attacking edge in the top three,” he said. “Sangaran will bat in the middle order. I’m really happy with those two. “Andrew Cullen is like a new player too. He only played the last three games last year and he’s a premiership player and former captain. “They’re premiership players and highly experienced. It will give us a bit more backbone in the batting unit, which was understrength last year.” Johnstone said as well as the inclusion of those players, they were expecting Luke Destito and Aaron Cheesley to step up and play more of a role. Both have been in the first XI side in recent seasons. On the other side, the Clubbers have lost Connor Poulton and Alistair Powell to Victorian Premier Cricket. Johnstone said while it was disappointing to lose them, they both went with the club’s blessing.
Sangaran Nandhalal has joined Yarraville Club.
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He said they hoped to have more players in the position in years to come. For Johnstone, who is in his second season at the club, he’s hoping to build on what they were able to do last season. He said it was easier this time round having to deal with a limited pre-season due to COVID-19, as he already knows most of the players.
“Last season we sort of recalibrate,” he said. “It was a learning experience and we had 19 players in the first team across 11 or 12 games. “We were around the mark for the majority of the year, before giving some more kids a go at the end. “The aim is to play finals with our recruits.” The VTCA season is currently set down to kick off on November 13.
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Bays takes out WRFL honour Point Cook’s Kymberly Bays has claimed the Western Region Football League women’s division 1 best and fairest. With COVID-19 restrictions preventing a proper best and fairest night, the league announced all awards for the women’s competitions virtually last week. Bays finished on 13 votes to finish one vote ahead of Manor Lakes’ Lindsay Newton. Bays was in front of Newton when the count started online after 10 rounds. Both would poll in the final round, with one vote for Bays enough to secure the win outright. Hoppers Crossing’s Gilda Incigneri and Spotswood’s Tahalia Wright finished equal third on nine votes. Bays was named on a half back flank in the team of the year. Manor Lakes led the way in the team of the year with six representatives, while Mark De Girolamo was named coach of the year. Manor Lakes was on top of the ladder when the season was called off due to the pandemic. Caitlin Pretty, who was one of five Spotswood players in the team, was named the captain. Wyndhamvale’s Chloe Muus claimed the first ever women’s division 2 best and fairest award. She finished on 12 votes, one clear of North Sunshine’s Tashania Knapp Sirengo. Knapp Sirengo was in front when the counting started after round 10. Muus was named best on ground in the round 11 match between Wyndhamvale and North Sunshine to hit the front. One vote in the final round was enough to secure the best and fairest award. Muss was named ruck-rover in the team of the year. West Footscray’s Shane Windridge was named coach of the year. Windridge, who has been reappointed for next year, led his side to the minor premiership. Five Roosters players were named in the team of the year. There were also five Point Cook Centrals players named. Yarraville-Seddon’s Melanie Thompson-Allan was named the captain of the division 2 team of the year.
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