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Five-year-old twins Thanvi and Thanya (pictured) are among the thousands of pupils about to start their schooling journeys. The girls have been excitedly waiting for the classes to start. Their mum, Gayathri, said as well as making new friends, the girls were excited to get their school books and Ipads. The family is part of the North West Multiple Birth Club “They are really excited about making new friends,” she said. “They’ve been in childcare in Tullamarine four four years, so everything is going to be new for them going to school. “We’ve decided to separate them, so they’ll get to experience going to different classrooms and make their own set of friends.”

Runway plan is revealed By Tara Murray The next step in the development of the third runway at Melbourne Airport is under way, following the release of the airport’s draft Master Plan and the preliminary Major Development Plan. The airport released the documents on Monday afternoon, with community consultation beginning on Tuesday, February 1. The master plan, which the airport is required to do every five years, has plans for 2027, 2046 and longer term development. Both plans confirm a north-south direction

for the third runway, which is set to be completed by the end of this decade. The airport rail link project is also expected to be finished by that time. The new runway is expected to take four to five years to build in a staged process, and will be built 1.3 kilometres from the existing south-west runway. It will be 3000-metres long and will result in the shortening of the east-west runway and changes to flight paths. There will be three different ways the runways can be used, with both arrivals and departures to use the new runway.

Airport chief executive Lyell Strambi said the plans were the first step in the process. He said passenger numbers were set to grow to about 83 million by 2046, with the new runway essential to cope with future demand. “It is a really exciting step in the ongoing development of the Melbourne Airport, but it’s just a step, it’s not the end game, or the completion of anything at this stage,” he said. “It’s the first time the community has been really able to review the plans and have their input into the development itself. “It doesn’t mean the runway will be built tomorrow, they are very long term projects.

“It’s an exciting time and there’s lots of work to do.” The expansion of the airport is expected to create 3700 onsite jobs and 37,000 new jobs statewide by 2046. It’s expected that the aviation industry will return to the 2019 level of travel by 2025. Mr Strambi said the expansion will bring big economic benefits for the state and the local areas. Mr Strambi acknowledged not everyone would be happy with the plans, with it to impact some people more than others. ■ Runaway plan: Page 5

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Brimbank Australia Day Award winners celebrated Brimbank’s most inspiring individuals have been recognised on Australia Day for their exceptional contribution and outstanding service to the local community. Congratulations to the 2022 joint winners of the Brimbank Australia Day Awards, presented across two categories, including: • Citizen of the Year: Marlon DeLeon and Tara Trang • Young Citizen of the Year: Devika Chaudhary and Haylee Bissett (she/her) The awards were presented by the Brimbank Mayor, Cr Jasmine Nguyen on Wednesday 26 January at the Brimbank Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Kevin Wheelahan Gardens in Sunshine.

! T I T R REPO So we can sort it. Seen something out of order? Use our easy to use online reporting tool to report issues like household bin problems, dumped rubbish, graffiti, vandalism, abandoned vehicles, park, road or footpath problems and much more. Your feedback goes straight to the Council area responsible. You can even opt to receive an update on your request via email or SMS.

Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Green Gully Reserve Dog Park Upgrade – We’re upgrading and expanding the off-leash enclosed dog park and want your feedback on the design • Renaming of Ashton Avenue, St Albans – Tell us what you think about the proposed renaming of a section of Ashton Avenue, St Albans (Main Road East to Clarke Avenue) to Carrugthers Way • Upgrades to Derrimut Street, Albion – Tell us which cycling and pedestrian improvement concept design option you prefer • Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan – Have your say on the Plan, which promotes responsible pet ownership and the welfare of cats and dogs whilst protecting the community and environment • Communications and Engagement – Tell us how we can continue to improve the way we communicate and consult • Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion – Sign our petition

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COVID-19 Update Midsumma 2022 Take a book, share a book… street libraries are popping up in your neighbourhood! Four of these cute wee libraries on legs have been installed near entrances to parks and reserves throughout Brimbank, filled with books for you to take and read. You can also add books to the libraries for others in the community to enjoy. For locations and more information, visit brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Splash into swim lessons Term one of swimming lessons has just kicked off at Sunshine Leisure Centre. It’s not too late to enrol online! For all lesson information, visit leisurecentres. brimbank.vic.gov.au/aquatics/ swimming-lessons

Midsumma celebrations have started Brimbank with a combination of no charge exhibitions and ticketed events. Join in the cultural festival celebrating queer artists, culture makers, social transformers and advocates. For event information and ticket details, visit creativebrimbank. com.au/midsumma

Community Leadership Program Applications are open for the Brimbank Community Leadership Program including a Vietnamese program. The ‘no charge’ programs provide opportunities for eligible community members in Brimbank to build and strengthen their capacity in community leadership and participation. For more information and to sign up, visit brimbank.vic.gov.au by Friday 18 February 2022.

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Council is working to try and keep most of our services operating. Like other workplaces there are staff shortages because of our workers testing positive to COVID-19 or having to isolate because they are considered close contacts. This is across all Council services – from Maternal and Child Health Services, to rubbish and recycling, from Customer Service and libraries and neighbourhood houses to parks maintenance and street cleaning. Please follow us on Facebook, sign up to our monthly e-newsletter and visit our website regularly for updates to services. For information about COVID-19 including how to prepare for isolation and what to do if you test positive or are a close contact please visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au If you need help, or support please call our COVID Connector Program Monday to Friday between 8am-6pm on 9249 4744. If you need emergency food and other essential items please call the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 and press 4. For information about getting vaccinated in Brimbank including booster shots and the vaccination program for 5-11 year olds please visit Brimbank.vic.gov.au/COVIDvax We are in very challenging times and now, more than ever, we need to be kind with each other and look after ourselves. Please take care, practise COVID-Safe behaviours and reach out if you need help. 024 - 0121

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From page 1 There are no plans for neighbouring businesses to relocate. Some people will have less noise from planes than before, some will experience it for the first time and some people will hear more noise. Mr Strambi said where they could, the airport was trying to have flight paths over green wedges and urban spaces to the north. Keilor is one suburb expected to be affected by the changes. Residents and Brimbank council have previously raised concerns about the runway and the impacts for Keilor and Brimbank as a whole. “We are giving as much detail as possible so people can really understand what is going on and give informed comments,” he said. “There are awesome interesting options we have available and we would be really interested to hear the preferences. “We are going to go really hard to make sure that as many people as possible are aware of the development. “We have to be honest at the end of the day ... You can’t please everybody but we’re trying to find the right balance.” As part of the consultation process, the airport has designed an interactive noise tool that allows the community to explore future aircraft tracks, different operating modes and time of day comparisons from their location. More than one million households will receive information about the plans, with community consultation sessions to be held in key areas, including Brimbank. There will be some in-person sessions, which will also be streamed online, and online sessions. The consultation process will run until May 16. A further report will be developed following the consultation, which will include the community feedback. Details: www.melbourneairport.com. au/runway

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Judy Ingram just wants to give her sister a hug. She wants to be able to invite friends over and be able to celebrate Christmas with her family, go to weddings and celebrate birthdays in-person. But instead the St Albans resident has been stuck in her house for 700 days. Judy went into voluntary lockdown in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. With cases still high and no end in sight, Judy has remained at home ever since. “It’s coming up two years,” she said. “March 1 is two years. “They told me it would be three months, then October and then I could see my family for Christmas. “Then they said Easter. Now they haven’t given me a get out of jail date yet.” Judy admits at times it’s been hard and she feels sorry for herself. She’s then quick to remember it could be worse. She said there were thousands of other

people in the same situation, many of whom live alone. She’s comforted that she’s got her husband, Ian, at home. Ian, who at times during the two years had been able to go out into the community for small trips, is staying at home too. “My immune system is too low to get the vaccine the doctors have said,” she said. “Ian can’t get vaccinated either. If he gets a reaction [like the flu] he could give it to me. Even a mild case of the flu normally gives me pneumonia. “I’m so cautious with this vaccine.” Since the start of the pandemic, Judy’s visitors have been limited. She saw her sister three times last year and gets care services to help with some of the day-to-day stuff. Judy said even for her sister to visit is not straightforward. “Wendy has to go and get tested before she comes,” she says of her sister. “Once she is tested, she has to isolate or she drives straight down. “She doesn’t stay the night. She either stays

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Bright stars recognised By Tara Murray Two of Brimbank’s brightest young stars have been recognised at the Brimbank council citizen of the year awards. Devika Chaudhary and Haylee Bissett were named joint young citizens of the year for their volunteer work. Devika is involved in a number of community groups with her roles including being an IPC Health Youth Ambassador, a member of the Women of Brimbank group and a volunteer of the Victoria University Volunteering Program. During the pandemic, she also organised COVIDSafe events for local women, to keep them feeling connected and supported. Devika said her focus was on making the community better. “I was actually not expecting it at all,

especially when I came here as there were so many good nominees,” she said after the awards, “Getting it is such an honour, I’m so happy.” Devika got into volunteering after seeing the work her mum, Poonam Singh, had done. Ms Singh was nominated as a finalist of the Brimbank citizen of the year award. “Usually when it comes to volunteer work you don’t get a lot of recognition despite the difference you have made,” she said. “So when you get something like this it motivates you even more. “The small differences make a big impact, some don’t go noticed but there’s a ripple effect.” Haylee got her award for her work advocating for issues affecting young people. At her Sunshine College North Campus school, Haylee is a peer support leader who

supports students to transition to secondary school life. She’s the school’s Beacon Ambassador and she is passionate about supporting other students and young people who are part of the autism and LGBTIQIA+ communities. Haylee has been involved with Brimbank youth magazine ‘The Bold Source’ . “Honestly it was a big shock,” she said. “Congratulations to the other winner, she absolutely deserves it with everything that she does. “It’s great, but I couldn’t be here without the Bold Source team that have supported me. My team has been my backbone in doing this.” Devika Chaudhary and Haylee Bissett.

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OAMs for Western Region Concert Band duo Two members of the Western Region Concert Band have been recognised in the Australia Day honours. Edward Perati and Andrew Houston have been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for their service to the community through music. The band has called St Albans home for more than 20 years. Mr Perati, who is president of the band, has been a member of the band since 1978 and was made a life member in 2004. He is also involved in SingWest, and sits on the choir’s sub-committee. The talented clarinet player said he was

chuffed to be awarded the honour. “I came in as a member of the band and then as happens when you become embroiled in a thing that you really believe in … you end up becoming a membership officer and president and then all of a sudden you’re part of the whole establishment and its purposes and goals,” he said. “There are many, many volunteer organisations in our country which are all really important. Ours is life saving in the sense that it gives other people a purpose within music, because otherwise, and that’s the reason our band was formed in 1977.” As for why Mr Perati is so passionate about

music, he said the simple answer: It’s just a part of who he is. His deep passion for the subject and longing to know more even led him to doing a music degree. Mr Houston is the band’s manager director and is also part of SongWest. He said he’s unsure who nominated him, but has his suspicions. He said being recognised was a bit of a shock. “I wasn’t expecting it,” he said. “I’ve always been more about a team and working together. It’s nice to be recognised for what I’ve done but I think the groups that are

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community events. “This recognises the hard work we’ve done in the community.” When the pandemic started, Ms Tran and a group of friends started Vietlove, which is now one of the biggest non-profit community organisations in Brimbank. The VietLove community group has been supporting more than 3000 community members. The work involves providing English classes, mental support for the vulnerable, especially victims of domestic violence, legal support, including for domestic violence victims, and interpreting and online administrative assistance during the COVID pandemic.

Ms Tran said the award was totally unexpected. “It’s very valuable to me when I’m doing this work,” she said. “When the community came [needing help] we just did what we could, I couldn’t expect it to be so big.” “We have 20,000 supporters and followers of the group now.” Ms Tran said one of the major things they were looking to achieve, was ensuring that everyone had equal rights in their workplace and across the country. She said they were willing to help anyone who needed it. “This award is not just for me the whole community. For Australia, Brimbank City

Council and any other person who had supported me.” It’s set to be a busy few months for Ms Tran, who is set to run as an independent for the senate at the federal election. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen congratulated all the winners. “I would also like to congratulate all of the nominees for their contributions to our great city, and to thank them for their commitment and valued work in the community. “These awards are an opportunity for us as a community to celebrate the individuals who, through their outstanding efforts, help strengthen the Brimbank community.”

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Two Brimbank community leaders have been named joint Brimbank citizen of the year. Marion DeLeon and Tara Tran were named the winners of Brimbank council’s top honour as a ceremony on Australia Day. Mr DeLeon, who is the president of the Filipino Community Council of Victoria, has worked to lead transformational services for the Filipino-Australian and wider community. His vision is to build a strong Filipino-Australian community in Victoria. Mr DeLeon has led the organisation to provide essential support for the Filipino-Australian community. This included social, wellbeing, economic and cultural support for the community, which is especially important during the ongoing pandemic situation. He is also a digital mentor and helps provide emergency response help through the Victorian Council of Social Services. Mr DeLeon’s achievements in the area of community services have secured $114 million worth of grants, for a range of projects to benefit the community. This includes funding for emergency food relief, for support to international students, for training and capacity building programs and to support digital learning for people aged 50 and above. Mr DeLeon said that once you start getting involved in the community, you just naturally keep getting involved. He said he accidentally got involved in volunteering, and now his heart belongs to the community. “It’s addictive and you don’t realise you are doing so much,” he said. “It feels surreal, I didn’t expect this. “This really reflects on how it is to become an Australian and be involved in so many

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Dog park feedback wanted Natural rummaging areas, improved surfaces, a dry creek and digging pit are proposed as part of upgrades to the Green Gully Reserve off-leash enclosed dog park. Brimbank council is seeking community feedback on its draft design concept for the Keilor Downs park. The proposed concept has been designed to provide an attractive and inviting dog park for pets and their owners to visit and play, with plenty of open space and improved facilities. The draft plan includes an enlarged run-about area with a separate area for small and shy dogs, dog waste bag dispensers, bins and signage, improved surfaces, dry creek, digging pit, rocks and logs for sensory play, new pathways, signage, seating and new landscaping with tree plantings for

biodiversity and more shade. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said this is a great opportunity to provide improved facilities and better open spaces for pets and their owners to socialise. “We want to encourage residents to have their say on the dog park design and help us create more usable, well-designed open spaces for local communities.” Feedback is open until February 18. An in-person session will be held at Green Gully Reserve Dog Park on Saturday, February 12, 10am and noon. Details: www.yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au. Tara Murray

The electrification of the Melton train line and upgrade of the Western Highway are among Melton council’s wishes in the state and federal budgets. The council released its wishlist which centres around a key focus on local jobs creation and economic recovery. The council outlined a list of key priorities such as construction of the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal (WIFT), fully funding Melton Hospital, upgrades to major roads including the Western Highway and Melton Highway, the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road project, electrification of the Melton Line and higher education. Melton mayor Goran Kesic said jobs, economic recovery, and better transport would be key to building a strong future in the City of Melton.

Partnership renewed A partnership between Crime Stoppers Victoria and BankVic will continue to help keep Brimbank residents keep their money safe while online. For the second consecutive year, the two organisations will work together to raise public awareness about scams and online safety. A second installment of an online safety series, with helpful online guides and practical tips will be released each month. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Mayor’s message Cr Goran Kesic

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Melton Hospital is without a doubt a major priority for so many people in our fast-growing community. Council has long advocated for this important facility and we were thrilled with the State Opposition Leader’s recent announcement that, if elected, a Victorian Coalition Government will build the hospital. It adds to the existing commitment by the current Victorian Government, giving us all more certainty that a Melton Hospital will be built regardless of the state election outcome. We’ve been working closely with the current Victorian Government on planning for this hospital and we’re hopeful that it will be operational by 2026. We are also continuing to advocate to both the State and Federal governments for many other critical needs. Local jobs creation and economic recovery are our focus, and we presented this in Council’s submissions to the State and Federal budgets. We outlined a list of key priorities that we’d like funded such as construction of a new freight terminal which would help create thousands of jobs, fully funding Melton Hospital, upgrades to major roads including the Western Highway and Melton Highway, the Outer Metropolitan Ring project, electrification of the Melton Line, higher education, and more. If funded, these projects will help create easy and accessible lifestyles in the outer west, and a place where people can work and enjoy family time close to home. I look forward to keeping you updated on any progress with these key projects. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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All Abilities and All Ages Strategy People with disability, children, young people, older people and carers in the City of Melton are encouraged to share their experiences to help us develop a new strategy that will meet peoples’ ever-changing and diverse needs.

The strategy will update our existing plan, ‘Melton: A City for all People 2017 – 2021’ and will consider what residents need to help ensure people of all abilities and ages in the community can grow and thrive throughout all life stages.

Prismatic Play in Caroline Springs Visit the lawn outside CS Gallery and Caroline Springs Library to enjoy our latest art installation.

Artist, Georgina Humphries has created a kinetic installation for rest, play, picnics and fun!

Made from re-purposed tents, the patchwork sails create an overhead canopy facing Caroline Springs Boulevard and shelter colourful 3D patchwork mats.

You are welcome to sit on the playmats and gently interact with this wind-powered sculpture. The installation is up until 13 February 2022.

You can share your experiences and tell us how we can make life and ageing in the City of Melton better by completing our survey or take part in an online engagement session. To have your say on the strategy and to register for online workshops in February, visit conversations. melton.vic.gov.au/lifestages

Job Advocate Program Are you or is someone you know looking for work? We’re pleased to be partnering with the Victorian Government on the Jobs Victoria, Jobs Advocates program. If you would like a free, one-on-one support appointment to help find work, register your details on our website: melton.vic.gov.au/ JobAdvocates

Coburn Ward with Cr Julie Shannon For my first Ward Talk for 2022, I’d like not only to wish everyone a Happy New Year, but I’d also like to provide an update on the Melton Weir Development Project. Council recently formed the Melton Weir Development Committee to help guide the planning of new parklands adjoining the weir. The project will include extensive walking and cycling paths that take advantage of spectacular views, with playgrounds, BBQ facilities and amenities to be provided in a number of locations. This is an exciting initiative I’m thrilled to be a part of, and I look forward to

working with the committee to make this project one we can all be proud of. Like many residents, I welcomed State Opposition Leader, Matthew Guy’s announcement that a Victorian Coalition government would commence building the Melton Hospital within 12-months, if elected in November. This is great news for a fast-growing community that’s in critical need of improved local health facilities. Council also continues to advocate on behalf of our community for the best alignment and transmission option for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project, which proposes to run 80m high transmission towers

from the west of our municipality, close to Macpherson Park into the Sydenham Terminal near Hillside. We are concerned the Environmental Effects Statement process overseen by the State Government will not address our community’s concerns, and are asking that an underground option, and other corridor options, be considered. Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 302; email: julie.shannon@melton.vic.gov.au or like my Facebook page @ julieshannonformelton

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Blue-collar workers hit hardest By Tara Murray Municipalities with a high number of blue-collar workers and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including Brimbank, were the hardest hit during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report has found. The Catholic Health Australia report, ‘Unlucky in a lucky country: How COVID has exposed social inequity,’ shines light on those most vulnerable during the pandemic, in the third wave in including low-wage workers, young people, those with disabilities and women in Melbourne and Sydney.

The report found COVID-19 case numbers concentrated in areas with higher levels of socio-economic disadvantage between June 16 and October 21 last year. During that time, 6.5 per cent of all cases in the state were in Brimbank. Of all the potentially predictive factors analysed, two stood out as key predictors of which local government areas (LGAs) recorded the most COVID infections: The level of blue collar workers and the number of CALD residents. Brimbank has the highest number of blue-collar workers in Melbourne at 40.5 per cent. The municipality also has the highest percentage

of people who mainly speak a language at home other than English, at 58.3 percent. It was found that for every one percent increase in blue-collar workers per LGA was associated with a 0.55 percent increase in COVID cases. For every one percent increase in the percentage of CALD residents per LGA led to 0.39 percent increase in COVID cases. The pandemic also affected unemployment rates in the areas with high cases. “COVID has further relegated the official unemployment rate as a non-useful measure of economic activity or prosperity, because – despite relatively low headline unemployment

rates in Sydney and Melbourne – the third wave saw major declines in total employment, labour force size, and labour force participation. “Declines were experienced most sharply in localities with high numbers of blue-collar workers and high numbers of CALD residents. “Women experienced a sharper drop in labour force participation.” Among the report key findings, was the need to increase JobSeeker to at least $65 a day, that the public health response for people with disabilities aligns with the rest of the population, expand pop-up Head to Health services and fund no-gap psychological support for identified vulnerable adult groups.

Having an absolute ball Sydenham’s Leann and Taylors Lakes’ Katherine were among the ballkids taking to the court at the Australian Open. While all the attention is on the stars of the tennis world, the ballkids are crucial in making sure that things run smoothly. Leann is one of the ballkid captains this year. She’s been a ballkid since 2019. “I am a keen tennis player and have been playing tennis since I was about four years old,” she said. “I have always admired the tennis stars and dreamed of being up close to them. I always wondered what it would be like to be on the same court as an arena being a ball kid for the big stars. “My older brother became a ball kid a few years ago and after hearing all his stories and experiences inspired me to become a ballkid too.”

Leann said her favourite thing about being a ballkid was being able to meet and interact with so many different people, including some of her tennis idols. “It’s incredible to walk on a court as a ballkid and be part of a match and help as much as possible. “I have also made some amazing friends over the years.” This year is the first time Katherine has been a ballkid. She had previously tried out, but had missed out. She said before the event that she had practiced on her local courts with friends and family to try and get better. “For two years I’ve been working hard to improve my skills and finally this tryout I became successful. “Ever since I was little and going to the tennis with my family each year I was inspired

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by the ballkids and wanted to try to challenge myself. “I attended training provided by Tennis Australia to improve my skills and reflexes to

be ready for the tournament. “I’m expecting the event will be lots of fun and hard work. I’m excited to be on court with great tennis players and some of my idols.”

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Caroline Springs price boom By Tara Murray Caroline Springs is one of the housing market areas benefiting from people looking to move slightly further out of the city, new data has revealed. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria data for the December quarter showed that the median house price in Caroline Springs jumped 10.9 per cent for the December quarter. That was as the median house price in metro

Melbourne rose 4.2 per cent on the previous quarter, to reach $1.12 million. The median house price in Caroline Springs is $827, 000. YPA Caroline Springs director Joel Rawle said that Caroline Springs continues to be a popular suburb. “Towards the end of last year and even January it has kicked off,” he said. “The demand is strong. We are a five minute drive from St Albans and are a new suburb.

“People are wanting to get out of the city and are working from home. “There’s family homes with three bedrooms and a study, four bedrooms and a study. “It’s easy access to train stations, freeways. There’s good schools, shopping centres and swimming pools.” Rawle said they were also seeing high demand for properties in neighbouring suburbs Burnside, Burnside Heights and Fraser Rise. He predicts that the demand will continue to

be high for a while to come. “There’s more buyers than sellers at the moment,” he said. “We’re getting a lot of inquiries in the area.” Hillside (6.1 per cent) and Sunshine North (4.3 per cent) both also recorded higher median prices increases than the Melbourne average in the December quarter. Kings Park, Sydenham and Taylors Lakes all had median house prices decrease in the quarter.

Football for all nations Footballers from all backgrounds will join forces for the Nations Footy Cup this month. Nations Footy Cup (NFC) is an international competition based in Melbourne giving everyone the opportunity to come together and represent different countries around the world in AFL. This year there will be 12 teams across the men’s and women’s competition. Co-founder Beejay Johnson said they were excited about the event and the level of football that will be on show. “This year we will have the men’s competition during the day and the women’s competition at night,” she said. “We’ve got an extra bunch of teams and there’s a good calibre of coaches and players across the competition.” The men’s competition will consist of nine teams. Among those involved is, Westmeadows coach Mo Kaakour who will coach Team Lebanon and Richmond AFL premiership player Noah Bolta will coach Team Croatia.

In the women’s, former AFLW assistant Shannon McFerran will coach Team World and Ron Sikora will be hoping to go back-to-back with Team Australia. The competition, which is in its second year, has also secured three key sponsors, including Winsher Sports which is on a mission to provide top quality leather Australian rules footballs at a low and affordable price. Teams will play for the Winsher Nations Footy Cup. The event will be held on February 20 at La Trobe University in Bundoora. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ nationsfootycup/. Tara Murray

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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line, allowing bigger, more modern trains to run on the line. We’re also upgrading the Bendigo and Echuca lines and building three new stations. Buses/coaches replace trains in both directions Sunbury Line

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Dirt frustrates residents By Tara Murray Brimbank council will investigate concerns about massive dirt piles being left uncovered at the Luma Estate development in Sunshine North. A resident contacted Star Weekly last week, concerned about the piles of dirt and the impact it was having on the community. He said dirt from the site had been blown into neighbouring properties, and with school returning, they were concerned it would impact a nearby school. The site, a Development Victoria site, will comprise about 300 homes once completed. Development Victoria’s group head of property Penny Forrest said they were working closely with their contractor to manage the stockpiles and ensure that proper measures continue to be implemented so that any impacts to local residents are minimised. “The initial site clearing phase is well progressed and the soil stockpiles will be progressively removed from the site as the works are undertaken.” “We thank the local community for their patience and understanding while this phase is taking place and we look forward to delivering on our master plan to establish the LUMA estate.” Brimbank council city development director Kelvin Walsh said the council hadn’t been made aware of complaints from residents as of yet. “Planning permits have been issued for part of the site and include an approved Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which sets out various requirements for the developer during construction. “The approved CEMP includes dust suppression methods that must be undertaken by the developer to manage dust, as well as

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other requirements to manage other potential impacts on the amenity of residents and the surrounding environment. “Council has not yet received any complaints … However, based on the information provided, council will look into the matter to ensure the development is being constructed in accordance with the abovementioned requirements.”

Mr Walsh said any members of the public with concerns should contact the council. An EPA spokesperson said they hadn’t received any complaints about the dirt piles, but said members of the public can report pollution by calling EPA’s 24 hour hotline on 1300 EPA VIC (1300 372 842) or providing details online at epa.vic.gov.au/ report-pollution/reporting-pollution

Water saving for the future Brimbank residents are being encouraged to do their bit to help prevent future water shortages in Melbourne. Greater Western Water, Melbourne Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water have united to launch the Make Every Drop Count –the water conservation campaign which engages the community and water conservation experts to share mindful water saving. As part of the campaign, Melburnians are invited to share their water-saving tips on social media using the hashtag #MakeEveryDropCount or they can submit their tips directly through the Make Every Drop Count website. Everyone who submits a tip has the chance to win weekly prizes and a grand prize valued at $2000. It’s hoped the campaign will help Melburnians take small, but collectively high-impact, steps to reduce their average daily individual water usage from 159 to 155 litres a day, in line with the Victorian government’s Target 155 water conservation program. A recent survey found Melburnians think water conservation is very or extremely important, yet almost a third admit they don’t think they are doing enough to save water. Common methods used by Melburnians to save water include limiting their shower time, installing a water-saving shower head and always turning off the tap while shaving or brushing their teeth.

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Brimbank’s rent friendly suburbs By Tara Murray Derrimut and Keilor Downs are among the most tenant friendly suburbs in commuting distance to Melbourne’s CBD, a new study has found. The quarterly Tenant Opportunity Report commissioned by RentRabbit.com.au identifies the top 20 suburbs where tenants can find affordable rents in decent suburbs that are within commuting distance of the CBD. To establish a top 20 ranking, the included suburbs are ranked based on weekly rental

rates from lowest to highest. All the suburbs had a median weekly rent of $410 or below. Hoppers Crossing had the top ranking, with the median weekly rent $350 a week. Derrimut was the best placed Brimbank suburb, ranked number three with the median weekly rent $380. The cost of rent in Derrimut decreased in the past year, falling from $395, a decrease of 3.8 per cent. Keilor Downs also made the top 20, ranked 19th, with the median weekly rent $410 per week.

The cost of rent in Keilor Downs stayed steady in the last 12 months. Suburbs ranked in the bottom 40 per cent using the Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas ratings weren’t included in the study. Suburbs are rated on different aspects of the socio-economic conditions in an area, with many Brimbank suburbs among those not included. RentRabbit.com.au co-founder Ben Pretty said life is tough right now for tenants on average incomes. “Vacancy rates are low in many parts of Melbourne and landlords are responding by

jacking up rental rates,” he said. “I really feel for tenants who are being forced out of their homes and suburbs, especially when they have kids who are forced to change schools. “The RentRabbit.com.au Tenant Opportunity Report aims to help everyday tenants identify rental markets that are affordable, while also being liveable and commutable. “That way, they can focus on raising their families and building their lives, without having to worry about whether they can afford to pay their bills.”

Open for learning After 11 years of waiting, senior students at Victoria University Secondary College will get to experience new state of the art facilities. Since the school was formed, from three other schools merging, the dream has been to have a brand new campus for all their students. On Monday, year 10, 11 and 12 students stepped into the classrooms at the Cairnlea campus for the first time, with stage one completed. Principal Elaine Hazim said it was a pretty exciting moment. “This is a completely brand new building that we’ve been waiting for,” she said. “Ever since we merged, we have been waiting for it. The government had promised to build it. “It was 11 years of dragging their feet. The old buildings, everytime it would rain there would be leakages.”

Ms Hazim said some of the key highlights at the new campus were the performing arts centre, the science, food and technology areas, a cafe and a large study area. “We have a huge area the students can study in and collaborate together.” While excited to have the new campus open, Ms Hazim said they were hoping stage two would be funded in the state budget this year, to allow all the students to be on one campus.” Tara Murray

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Print and Online Sales Executive Star Weekly Star Weekly seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Star Weekly is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future. The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Mandy Clark Group Advertising Sales Manager mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

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Australian stage and screen legend Margot Knight. (Pictures: Ben Andrews)

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Margot rehearsing for Death of a Salesman at fortyfivedownstairs.

Actress shares her prison break Williamstown resident Margot Knight has done it all, from starring in iconic Australian TV shows to acting alongside Kate Winslet on the big screen. Although you wouldn’t know it, she’s as humble as ever, as Molly Magennis discovered.

escribed as an ‘Australian stage and screen legend’, Margot Knight has resided in the maritime town for close to 28 years and has deep roots within the community, with her daughters going to school in the area. Margot said it’s the water that has kept her in Williamstown all these years. “We’ve got the water so close, and all the parks. It’s a great suburb.” Margot has been an actress for 43 years. Her career started on the small screen, picking up comedy roles in TV shows here and there. In 1980 however, Prisoner came along, giving Margot her big break. Prisoner ran from 1979 to 1986 and followed the lives of the prisoners, officers and other prison staff in the fictional Wentworth Detention Centre in Melbourne. The show has acquired cult classic status, and even spurred on a contemporary reimagining, Wentworth, which aired on Foxtel. Margot had two stints on the show, first in 1980 playing inmate Sharon Gilmour and then again in 1985 playing junior prison officer Terri Malone. Not only was Margot one of the few actresses to play both an inmate and an officer on the show, but both her characters were notable for being the show’s main lesbian love interest at the time. On her experience working on Prisoner, Margot said she deeply enjoyed the strong female characters portrayed in the show, and the dramatic storylines that ensued. “Oh, God, I loved it. It was a show with an all female cast, the odd bloke was in there, popped in from time to time, but you know, I mean, [it’s] set in a female prison. “The power relations, the power struggles within the prison, the emotional journeys, the ups and downs, the heartbreaks, all of the things that people go through in life and

they’re going through much of it, you know, in a confined environment, and in a prison where they have no choice but to be together. “So you know, it’s a melting pot … brings out conflict, which of course is the juicy stuff.” The actress would then go on to again play two different roles in the most iconic Australian drama of them all – Neighbours. She first made her appearance in 1986 and then again over a decade later in 1997. In 1996, she made what would be the first of multiple appearances in police drama Blue Heelers. The opportunity to work alongside Kate Winslet came about when Margot landed the role of Mrs Wood in the 2015 film The Dressmaker. The Dressmaker was filmed in Melbourne and across parts of regional Victoria, and

featured other big name actors like Liam Hemsworth, Rebecca Gibney, Judy Davis and Hugo Weaving. The film had its world premier at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was the recipient of five AACTA awards. Margot auditioned for the role as she had read the book it was based on, and thought it was a lovely story. She said working on the set of the film was a wonderful experience, and that director Jocelyn Morehouse was fabulous to work with. “[I was] working with a lovely group of people and Kate Winslet I can tell you is a lovely person, really lovely person,” Margot said. “It’s always nice to know that isn’t it? [She was] very, very, very easy. It was good fun.”

This February Margot will return to the stage in her newest project, Arthur Miller’s famous Death of a Salesman. She will be playing Linda Loman, wife of Willy, the titular salesman and one of the play’s main characters. Of the classic American screenplay, Margot said it’s ‘incredibly relevant’ despite the fact that it was written in the 1940’s. “[Arthur Miller] has a lot to say in this play, which is why it’s so timeless,” she said. “There’s a lot to say about the cost, the human cost of investing in the dream of success and the American dream and what ultimately breaks this particular family, who were very invested in that. “I think it’s a very timely play to be staging at the moment. It’s incredibly relevant to our lives and I think audiences will be absolutely enthralled by the story, the drama within it. At times it’s absolutely heartbreaking, at times it’s funny, it’s tough, it challenges your thinking.” While the production has managed to get through the current Omicron outbreak mostly unscathed, bar a couple of cast members contracting the virus during the rehearsal period, Margot said that support for the arts industry is more important than ever before, and that audiences shouldn’t be afraid to see live theatre. “We really need an audience and I know that people have COVID related concerns, but it is a very, very, very properly managed venue and COVID safe practices will all apply.” “I personally am just absolutely hungry to go and see plays and to see theatre. “There’s nothing like the live experience of human beings out there in front of you.” Death of a Salesman will run from February 3-27. Tickets range from $40-$55, and can be booked via: https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/ event/death-of-a-salesman/

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au

Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business following the lockdowns. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members are welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801.

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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, 0414 481 442

Women’s Day The Women’s Support Network will be launched at an International Women’s Day event in Brimbank on March 8. All women are welcome to attend. ■ wsn.org.au

Rotary club Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre is setting up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting.The group will meet at the centre at 1pm. ■ 9311 9973

Football Taylors Lakes Football Club is seeking male and female players for all age groups from under-8s to under-18.5s. To be eligible, children need to be born between July 1, 2003, and April 30, 2015. ■ Julie, 0409 259 389

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

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 meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884

Hanging Rock night walks Let the scent of eucalypt and the calls of native wildlife captivate you on a night time walk at Hanging Rock. The walks are suitable for all ages, but spaces are limited and booking is essential. The ticket price is $25 per adult or $12 per child for two sessions running on Friday, February 18 and Friday, March 25. ■ 5422 0387

Female cricket Keilor Park Cricket Club is looking for players to join its female cricket team. The club, which has had success in recent years plays in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association on Sundays. ■ http://ow.ly/kLiz50Hsqqj

Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. Visitors and new Members are welcome. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271.

Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

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,

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Quilt-In Wyndham Patchworkers is holding its 25th anniversary Quilt-In on February 12 at St James the Apostle Catholic Church Hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing from 10am to 3.30pm, with Veronique Diligent as guest speaker. The day will include a raffle, door prizes, show and tell and four local traders. Due to COVID-19 requirements there will be no door sales, so all attendees must pre-book via www. trybooking.com. Tickets: $15 including morning/afternoon tea. BYO lunch. Proof of vaccination status or medical exemption required. ■ Donna Morris, 0417 268 887

Education volunteers EdConnect Australia are on the search for Wyndham residents to mentor and volunteer with students for the 2022 school year. The charity places volunteers in local schools to help improve the lives of vulnerable young people and equip them with life skills. Whether you are recently retired or studying at university, EdConnect Australia offers training and support to its volunteers. Potential volunteers can apply online. ■ www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/ volunteer/ or 1800 668 550

AL-ANON meets 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.

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The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members, players or beginners welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 providing free online tutoring classes for young people aged 12 to 18 years old. The Academic Homework Support Program will run online on Wednesdays 4-5pm, from the second week of each school term in 2022. All sessions are supervised by Wyndham council Youth Services staff. ■ https://youthwyndham.com/pgm-reg or Danielle Diez, 8375 2346

Knitting Group Anyone is welcome to come along to Yarraville or Footscray library for a weekly knitting group. Registrations are recommended via Eventbrite. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Knitting-Group

Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month with the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts over 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. The market takes place from 10am-4pm. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket

Conversation Cafe The Conversation Cafe is back on at Footscray and Braybrook Library. It gives people the chance to meet new people and practice English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Conversation-Cafe

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

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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

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Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s 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

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park

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

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U3A Werribee Region is a Non-For-Profit Organisation consisting of semi-retired and Retired residents of Wyndham City. Our organisation conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers consisting of History, Senior Men in Light Exercise, Mosaics, TAI CHI, Digital Device Applications, MAHJONG, YOGA for Older people, and both popular and Classical Music. All classes are conducted in safe and friendly venues mainly consisting of Wyndham Community Centres. ■ Rick, 0402299220

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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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Today’s Aim: 5 words: Good 7 words: Very good

HEART HELLO IDEAL LARGE LEAFY LEDGE LEPER MOIST MUTTS PACTS PESTS RADAR RAWER REEDS REPEL ROUGE SAUTE SEEDS SKITE SLEDS SMUTS

SPORT STEAL STRUT TENET TEPEE TESTS USING VIGIL WORTH 6 LETTERS CONFER OODLES REHASH RESIST

7 LETTERS CAPSULE GURGLED OUSTING REALEST RUSTICS STIMULI 8 LETTERS EMBARKED NAMELESS SERENADE TREATISE

adit, AFFIDAVIT, aida, avid, daft, data, davit, diva, fiat, vita

No. 066 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

QUICK QUIZ

Shannen Doherty stars in which TV show rebooted in 2019?

What is the ninth circle of hell in Dante’s Inferno?

In what years were the Salem witch trials?

All Saints’ Day occurs the day after what?

How old was Joan of Arc when she participated in the Battle of Orleans?

The Pyramid of Cheops is another name for which famous landmark?

What is the Amanita phalloides, the mushroom that accounts for the most fatal poisonings in the world, more commonly known as?

In the Harry Potter series, Viktor Krum attended which wizarding school?

For what category did Idina Menzel (pictured) receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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Manfre relishing her new Cannons challenge Keilor’s Olivia Manfre jumped at the opportunity to return to the Calder Cannons and continue her football development this year. Having played some solid football in the last few years, Manfre is keen to take her game to the next level and press for higher honours. “I’m so grateful and honoured to be able to represent the Cannons for one more year as a 19-year-old,” she said. “The opportunity presented itself and I was keen to come back. “I started the first half of last year well, but I don’t think I was consistent. Having had that experience under [coach] Ross Smith, I’m keen to come back for another year and improve my footy and have a solid season and see what comes of it.” Manfre’s leadership has been recognised, named co-captain of the side alongside Reese Sutton.

Manfre said this year’s squad was a young one, but there was plenty of talent among the group. “There are so many young girls this year, we’re quite a young group,” she said. “At the Cannons development is the main focus. We’ll work hard and hopefully the wins will come along with that and we’ll be able to show everything we have learned and see how it goes.” Manfre said the league was very different from when she first started. Having come into the sport as a teenager her game has grown with the sport. Manfre started with East Keilor before moving to Keilor, with both teams playing in the Essendon District Football League. “I came from a basketball background,” she said. “Team sports are in my blood. “It’s been a very long journey [at the Cannons]. It’s been so enjoyable to see the

progress and it’s good to see the hard work is paying off. “We’ve started to see the girls who have been playing since they were really young. When we started that wasn’t there, having those players in the league the standard is really high and hopefully that flows onto the AFLW.” Manfre is set for a big season on the field, as she also aims to play in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition with Essendon. She said her experiences playing in Keilor women’s side had really helped her adjust to training with the Bombers. Manfre won the EDFL premier division goal kicking in 2021, with 19 goals. “I’ve learnt so much throughout the pre-season,” she said of Essendon. “Hopefully I’ll be able to take everything back to the NAB League.” As well as aiming to play VFLW, Manfre has her eyes set on playing Vic Metro. Ultimately, she would love to play AFLW in the future.

Calder Cannons co-captains Reese Sutton and Olivia Manfre. (Supplied)

“Metro and getting drafted are the goals I’ve set for myself,” she said. “Hopefully I can play some consistent football and get there.” Tara Murray

Wynd faces league test

Nikolai Topor-Stanley was set to play game 350.

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Veteran’s incredible run By Tara Murray The lure of another A-League men’s title keeps Western United’s Nikolai Topor-Stanley coming back for more. At the age of 36, Topor-Stanley could quite easily hang up the boots and focus on life after soccer. But speaking ahead of becoming just the second player to play 350 A-League games, Topor-Stanley said the fire in the belly was still there. “I believe this club is very ambitious since its going places,” he said of United which he joined this season “We’re writing our own history as we speak and that was attractive to me. This group of players and coaching staff are building fans and building infrastructure in terms of stadiums. “Once it’s done, it’s going to be something that changes sporting history in Australia. “I want to win championships.” The motivation that drives Topor-Stanley can easily be traced back to early in his career, when he considered giving away the game. He came through the youth ranks as the old National Soccer League collapsed.

With plenty of uncertainty over the future of soccer in the country, Topor-Stanley like many others were left in the lurch. “I would be lying to say I wasn’t considering other options,” he said. “We didn’t know if there was going to be a professional league and the opportunities were scarce. “It took me a few trials at different clubs and a few disappointments along the way. “I remember having a conversation with my mum. She kind of said you’ve gone too far to give it away when I was down in the dumps as a 20-year-old.” Since then he has played with Sydney, Perth Glory, Newcastle Jets, Western Sydney Wanderers and finally Western United. Throw in four Socceroos caps and a number of under-20 and under-23 matches, its been a career of a lot of highs. On field, Topor-Stanley said the highlight of his A-League career was the Asian Championships win with the Western Sydney Wanderers which he said put Australian soccer on the map. But it’s another memory which he treasures the most. “Walking out with my kids for the first

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time, I didn’t think I would experience those emotions,” he said. “Knowing they can watch me on tv and they can hopefully have some memories, that probably is the most special thing to me at the moment. “It’s nice to have some photos and memories.” While one could be forgiven for looking back on highlights and such a milestone, Topor-Stanley made it clear that a win against Melbourne City, was the most important thing. The match was after deadline. “It’s something I’m proud of and I’m hoping to share that with my family and kids on the weekend,” he said. “But there’s a game to win too. That’s the first and foremost thing on my mind.” The milestone is the first of possibly two big ones. Andrew Durante’s record is 357 games is not far away. Topor-Stanley isn’t focusing on that, just enjoying his soccer. “I’ve seen what it’s like not to be in football,” he said. “It’s the best job in the world. For all the hard work, it’s worth it in the end, it’s a privilege.”

New Keilor Thunder recruit Hailey Wynd is jumping at the chance to test herself in the National Basketball League 1 South competition. Wynd, who lives in Hume, was recently announced as the club’s latest signing for the women’s side ahead of their inaugural campaign. Wynd said she was excited by the opportunity. She said ever since the NBL1 competition was announced, she was keen to play in it. “First of all I wanted to take my game to the next level,” she said. “I had a couple of different clubs approach me. This one is close to my house, the coach is good and the environment of what I saw when I played against them last year was really good. “It’s a good opportunity.” Wynd comes to the Thunder having played with the Hume City Broncos. She started her career at the Broncos before heading to Whittlesea Pacers, where she was one of the dominant players in the Big V youth league competition. Wynd said she wanted to further her game after stepping up into the open age competition in the last couple of years. “I really want to challenge myself,” she said. “Last year I proved to myself that I could play with the bigger girls. “I want to go that next level and to the exact same thing this year and see what comes from it. “I want to keep going and building up my skills by hitting the gym. I want to look at using my body to have that real advantage.” One thing Wynd is looking at focusing on this season is becoming a bigger threat on the perimeter. Wynd said the group was starting to gel together, despite a few hiccups due to the pandemic. “Things are going well,” she said. “We’re getting the team gelling together and getting to know what we are about.” Tara Murray

Taylor’s Lakes’ ‘disappointing’ batting slump Taylors Lakes is hoping to find some form with the bat to turn around its Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west season. The Lions have lost their last four games and in each of them the side has struggled with the bat. The side’s highest score in those matches is 169 and losses leave the side now sitting 12th. Only Luke Denny averages more than 30 with the bat. Lions coach Alex Deuchar said the difference in each of those matches was just with the batting. “It’s been disappointing with the bat after Christmas,” he said. “Unfortunately we’ve not had the top order in form and some guys were unavailable due to the virus. “We had four guys out in one game. It’s been a disappointing start back.” The most disappointing of those losses was against Yarraville. The Lions were on track for victory at 4-127 chasing 158, but had a late order collapse to be bowled out for 138. Deuchar said the wicket was a tricky one which livened up for about half hour, but not enough batsmen, himself included, didn’t stay in long enough. He said they had been looking at ways to

help the batters find some form at training. With no turf training wicket, the club has got creative. “With the transition from synthetic to turf, you can make mistakes,” he said. “We’ve put a net in the middle of the ground. It’s extra work for the groundsman, but it’s really helping.” Deuchar said Marcus Just was one player they were hoping would step up. He made 145 after being dropped to the second XI, before coming back into the first XI for the last match. He said that the century had really boosted the club as a whole. Deuchar said hopefully they would get the batting in order and it will lead to some more wins on the board. “Our bowling attack has bowled really well,” he said. “There are guys who are stiff to be playing seconds. We have bowlers in form, but six bowlers can’t fit into four spots. “If we score runs, we will win games of cricket. George Sakkas is the leading wicket taker for the side, with 10 wickets. The Lions were set to play fourth-placed Ormond after deadline. Deuchar said while the first XI was struggling their other sides were showing some really

good form. The second XI sits sixth with five wins after not winning a game for two seasons, which is a major boost for the club. The third XI is sitting third and the fourth XI is sitting sixth. “The other grades are fighting hard and keeping everyone going,” he said. “The lower sides are really exciting. The vibe is excellent and the twos keep picking up miracle wins. “It’s getting everyone up and about.” In other matches that were set to be played on the weekend, Hoppers Crossing was to host Moorabbin, Melton against Spotswood, Elsternwick was set to play Altona, Malvern was to host Werribee, Brighton against Caulfield, Yarraville was to face Oakleigh and Williamstown was to take on Port Melbourne. For all the results, head to www.starweekly. com.au Tara Murray

Taylors Lakes bowler Buddhika Janith.

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Eagles hoping luck returns

Daren Ganga.

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Falcons count on Ganga Caroline Springs is hoping the biggest signing in the club’s history will help them cement a Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 4 finals spot. The Falcons sit comfortably in the top four and last weekend unveiled recruit, former West Indian international Daren Ganga who will play for the club for the rest of the season. Ganga, now 43, played 48 test matches and 35 one-dayers for the West Indians. Falcons president Anthony Rice said this was massive for the club. “He has played 48 tests and made 10,000 first class runs and captained the West Indies,” he said. “This is really big, especially for a division 4 side. It’s great for the VTCA and it will generate some excitement, as it’s not easy to sign these guys.” Rice said the signing came about through fellow Falcon Darrel Brown, who also played for the West Indies.

He said Ganga, who normally resides in the West Indies, was moving to Australia and it went from there. “It’s huge to add another player in the team like this,” he said. “It’s beneficial for the younger guys to learn from the pros. We set out to improve and get some more experience to help the younger playing group and that is what we’ve done.” Rice said they would love to make the partnership longer term. Rice said the likes of Rhys Blackman, Flynn Rice, Johaan Forbes-Anthony, Nick Alexander, Jackson Mills and Daniel Le-Paez were some of the players in their teens and early 20s who would benefit from having experienced players around them. The signing of Ganga is part of the club’s focus on moving up the grades, according to Rice. Part of that plan included signing VTCA legend Gary Turner as coach.

“We have a new committee and we want to make the place relevant again and push up the grades. “We really want to play in the senior division in a few years and we’re leaving no stone unturned.” The first part of the Falcons plan is to make finals this year and earn promotion into division. The Falcons were sitting third before the weekend’s match against Moonee Valley. The match was after deadline. “We would expect to play finals,” he said. “We’ve appointed Gary and we want to reset the club culture and standard. “Hopefully it pays off and we get into the grand final.” For the result of the weekend’s match and other scores in the VTCA, head to www. starweekly.com.au.

Sunshine Eagles are hoping luck starts to turn their way in Baseball Victoria summer league division 1. The Eagles have been able to match it with the top teams for the most part, but in some crucial moments things haven’t gone their way. The Eagles have lost two of their last three games either side of Christmas, and the third a midweek game last Tuesday was a draw. Eagles coach Stuart Clayton said while they weren’t where they would like to be, there’s still plenty of time left in the season. The Eagles currently sit sixth overall and third in their division. The top two teams of each division will play finals. “The first game back after the break we had a couple out injured,” he said. “We just didn’t play well. “Last night [Tuesday] we were in front for a lot of the game, but we let them back into the game. “We have been in most games, but a couple of things have not gone our way. We have had a good run the last three to four years. “Hopefully things turn around. There’s still 10 or 11 rounds to go.” Clayton said the club’s strongest line up available should be in action in the next few games. The club had lost a couple of key players for the rest of the season including Clayton Campbell, who has signed a contract in America. In a bonus for the Eagles, Jeremy Young returned to pitching on Tuesday. The Eagles were due to face Essendon on Saturday after deadline, the second match up between the teams in the space of less than a week. Clayton said they had a run of really winnable matches coming up. “We’ve got a few matches against sides towards the bottom of the ladder. Hopefully we can get a few wins and fight our way back up.”

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