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Friends by the book The Friends of Williamstown Library are calling for new group members to help continue the monthly sales of surplus books that would otherwise go to landfill. The group has been holding book sales and raising money for charity for over 30 years. It holds book sales on every second Saturday of the month from 10-12.30pm at Williamstown Library, with the most recent sale on April 9 donating all proceeds to help flood-affected communities in NSW. Eva Haabjoern, 80, has been a member of the Friends of Williamstown Library since it was re-established. While she officially takes on the role of the secretary, she said also fills most roles because of the group’s dwindling member base. “The whole point is that at this moment, I’m everything. I’m secretary, I’m treasurer … writing minutes, [chairing] meetings,” she said. A range of roles are available and the time commitment is minimal; up to eight hours a month. “We just love to talk to everybody and just communicate with the public, you know that I think that it’s very important.” Details: Eva, 9397 5011. The Friends of Williamstown Library volunteers Arthur Liebert and Sally Jarvis. (Damjan Janevski) 274977

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New parking meters will be installed on the Altona Esplanade as part of Hobsons Bay council’s proposed 2022-23 budget, while the council has also flagged upgrades for sporting and recreational facilities. Council is proposing to spend $56.78 million on capital works next financial year, allocating $11.14 million for recreation and open spaces, $14.76 million for roads and $1.02 million for footpaths and bicycle path routes.

A total of $3.9 million over two financial years will be assigned for the McCormack Park Open Space Upgrade in Laverton, one of the budget’s major projects. “This year’s annual budget has been developed with a focus on providing over 100 valuable services to the community and delivers value for money as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” mayor Peter Hemphill said. While the proposed budget was met with a positive response from most councillors,

Cherry Lake Ward councillor Daria Kellander was concerned about the 1.75 per cent average rate increase (the state’s full rate cap) and the council’s possible $30 million debt. The state government announced the 1.75 per cent rate cap last year under the Fair Go Rates System, a slight jump from the 1.5 per cent cap in 2021-22. During the April 12 council meeting Cr Kellander said she was frustrated to see the rate cap at that figure considering the budget includes several new income streams

for council. “I’m a little disappointed that no effort has been made to reduce the rate burden on residents,” she said. “This budget also wants to increase our debt by $30 million over the next four years to levels that I’ve never seen before in Hobson’s Bay, and that concerns me. High levels of debt restrict what can be borrowed in the future and this adds risk.” Residents can have their say on the budget until May 15 via https://bit.ly/3rGFFn4.

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Gellibrand, Fraser up for grabs By Molly Magennis Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents will be voting in the seats of Gellibrand and Fraser at the May 21 federal election, but who exactly will you be putting your vote towards? Star Weekly breaks down what you need to be aware of before you head to the polls on May 21. The Gellibrand electorate, currently held by Labor’s Tim Watts, takes in Hobsons Bay, while Maribyrnong residents are in the Fraser electorate, which is held by Daniel Mulino. Both electorates were redistributed in 2021. Mr Watts was first elected as Gellibrand

MP in 2013. If Labor is elected, Mr Watts has made a number of promises for the residents of Gellibrand, including a community battery in Altona intended to cut electricity bills, and a $500,000 upgrade to the women’s change room facilities at Downer Oval Williamstown. Monica Clark has been endorsed by the Liberal Party as the candidate for Gellibrand, having worked as a lawyer for the past 20 years. Also contesting the election in Gellibrand are Suzette Rodoredo (Greens), Sharynn Moors (Australian Federation Party), Andrew Charles (Victorian Socialists), Abraham Isac (United Australia Party), Chloe Glasson (Liberal Democratic Party) and Rob

Braddock (One Nation). Mr Mulino won the seat of Fraser when it was first contested in 2019. He will be running again in 2022 alongside the Liberal’s David Wood, Anthony Cursio (Liberal Democratic Party), Bella Mitchell-Sears (Greens), Keith Raymond (United Australia Party), Sabine de Pyle (One Nation) and Catherine Robertson (Victorian Socialists). Monash University senior politics lecturer Dr Zareh Ghazarian said with Gellibrand and Fraser both being double digit Labor safe seats (13 per cent and 18.1 per cent respectively), it would be highly unlikely Mr Watts or Mr Mulino will lose at the upcoming election.

“If Labor loses either of these seats at the election, then it is an absolute disaster for the Labor party,” he said. “We can see that there are some well resourced parties, in particular [the] Clive Palmer led United Australia Party, but based on the previous election, they didn’t do too well across the country. It’s hard to see any of these challengers pick up seats, especially seats like Gellibrand or Fraser. “This is going to be the test of whether there is a bit of a mood for change and whether voters are going…. to vote for other parties’ candidates or independents as a bit of a protest to what the major parties have been doing.”

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Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I Should Tell You … opens in Footscray on April 28.

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Cross cultural comedy hits the stage A new cross cultural rom-com stage show is heading to Melbourne’s west, premiering in Footscray next week. ‘Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I Should Tell You …’ tells the story of a Taiwanese immigrant named Li-Ting who leaves the familiarity of her hometown to follow her heart and her dreams in Melbourne. There she finds herself trying to balance her new life and a different culture with her own Taiwanese heritage. The story is semi-autobiographical, based on writer Lansy Feng’s own experiences when she came to Australia almost 10 years ago. “[Li-Ting’s] from a very conservative

country, a strict family. Her parents are just very traditional Asian, typical type of parents that are very strict with all the rules and stuff,” Feng said. “So she has been wanting to get out of there, so she lied to her mom and escaped and jumped on a plane and flew to Melbourne to meet this guy that she met online and also to chase her music dream. “My story is slightly different. I did run away from home and my parents didn’t know, I told them I’m going to school in the south of Taiwan for two weeks. Then I flew to Australia to meet this friend I had met before … so I flew all the way here just to see her.”

While Feng returned to Taiwan after the two weeks was up, she managed to return to Australia a year later where she’s lived ever since. The show will be performed in three languages, English, French and Mandarin, and will feature original songs. ‘Dear Mama’ will have its opening night on Thursday, April 28 at Bluestone Church Arts Space, Footscray. Details: www.witinc.com.au/shows/ dear-mama-2022.

PA Burns Reserve Dog Park is officially open for all Hobsons Bay residents, and their furry friends, to enjoy. The project was a collaboration between Hobsons Bay council and the state government, with the government contributing $275,000 towards the $4.1 million total cost. The redevelopment was the result of a 2016-17 council survey, which indicated the Reserve and the Altona Dog Beach were very popular amongst the 400 respondents. Council developed a PA Burns masterplan as a result, which incorporated feedback from residents. The redevelopment works included separating the shared trail and primary dog beach access path to reduce conflict between cyclists, pedestrians and dog walkers and establishing dog wash stations close to the car park. Approximately 20,000 native plant species and over 300 trees were also planted as a part of the upgrade to help provide a habitat for local fauna within fenced conservation planting areas. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill welcomed the improvements. “The multimillion-dollar project to redevelop PA Burns features a fully fenced dog off-lead area with double gated entries, walking paths, seats and new plantings including 27,000 native plants and about 380 trees,” he said. “There’s easy access to the beach, a new car park and lots of space for dogs to exercise. On a hot summer day, we often see over 200 people enjoying the dog park and the beach.”

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Squadron Leader Dee Cherry comes from a long line of generations who have served.

Wreath laid by pupils from Williamstown North Primary School.

Volunteers braved the cold to serve up egg and bacon rolls and sausages in bread at the Yacht Club.

After the dawn service many moved into the warmth of the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club for some hot coffee and a bit of breakfast.

Pausing to remember at dawn By Molly Magennis Thousands of people gathered around Williamstown’s Cenotaph on Monday, 25 April as part of Anzac Day commemorations organised by the Newport RSL Sub-branch. About 2500 people from far and wide assembled for the moving dawn service, with local dignitaries, past and current serving members and navy cadets among those in attendance. Retired Major Mark Bainbridge began the service with a welcome to country, which was followed by speeches from Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Brigadier David Kelly and a prayer from Reverend Elizabeth Murray (Holy Trinity Church) and Father Greg Trythal (St Mary’s Church). Several community organisations and schools were invited to lay wreaths at the Cenotaph, including members from the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club and students from Williamstown North Primary School and Emmanuel College. Following the dawn service, a gunfire breakfast was held at the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, with egg and bacon rolls, a warm coffee and maybe a beer or two enjoyed by all.

Hayley Toms and Squadron Leader Dee Cherry in front of the Cenotaph.

People gathering to place a poppy at the bottom of the Cenotaph. (Pictures: Molly Magennis)

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A total of $207 million is proposed to be spent, which includes $123.5 million for the delivery of services from maintenance of the road network and libraries and community centres to maternal child health and immunisation services for children and families, and arts and cultural events and activations of community spaces. $83.38 million is also proposed to support the provision of infrastructure including new footpaths and cycle ways, improvements to roads and lane ways and upgrades to reserves and open spaces. Provide your feedback • Online at Your City Your Voice or by • Written submissions emailed to budgetsubmissions@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or posted to us at PO Box 58 West Footscray, 3012. Submissions close 5pm, Wednesday 11 May. Ask questions • Of the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer via a live streamed Question and Answer session from 6-7pm on Wednesday 27 April. • Of Council’s Executive Team. Provide feedback, register for the webinar or find more information at www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/budget-2022-23 www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

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Help for young people in west

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The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) has teamed up with a public healthcare facility developer to help youths in Melbourne’s west. WBCF and Plenary Health will work together over the next five years to support the Foundation’s Youth Leadership Project. The Youth Leadership Project is a six-month development program for young people aged 14 to 16. Participants take part in theory-based activities which are designed to increase their skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, goal setting and resilience, which all help to empower them to contribute and grow as leaders in their community. The Plenary Health consortium has been contracted by the state government to deliver the $1.5 billion New Footscray Hospital Project, which will have more than 500 beds and be able to treat almost 15,000 additional patients. Western Bulldogs community and government relations general manager Kashif Bouns said Plenary Health’s support would mean greater opportunities for young leaders in the west. “It’s excellent to be working with an amazing organisation in Plenary Health who are going to have such a fantastic impact on our community,” he said. “Thanks to their support we are able to continuously improve the Youth Leadership Project and deliver a program that will have a major impact on the lives of participants.”

The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has just wrapped up its new Adult Employment Program, aimed at helping migrants in the west boost their employment skills and training, making it easier for them to find pathways into the workforce. The program, run in partnership with employment services provider Asuria, has just finished for term one, with over 60 recently arrived adult migrants taking part in four sessions at four different locations across the west.

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During the program participants learn about skills and qualifications that are needed to gain employment, as well as possible volunteering opportunities and pathways to work. Employment pathways co-ordinator Louise Lane said in creating this program, the Western Bulldogs felt that it was a good way to not only support migrants in the west who often struggle with unemployment, but also to integrate recent migrants into their existing community programs. “People in the western suburbs are unfortunately [at] a greater risk of unemployment due to a variety of factors and if we look at the migrant population [they] have those systemic barriers to employment when they arrive in Australia,” she said. “Because we run so many different programs

Employment pathways co-ordinator Louise Lane running one of the Adult Employment Program’s workshops. (Supplied)

already in the community, we felt that it would be a really good way of integrating some of that pre-employment content and support people that are already engaged in our programs or to use that as a way to engage more people in the foundation’s programs.” Participants engaged in a variety of pre-employment activities during term one of the program, such as goal setting, looking at skills in relation to hobbies and interests and work rights provided by WorkSafe Victoria.

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“We did some activities around diversity and how diversity can be or should be valued in workplaces,” Ms Lane said. “The teachers were all really, really receptive, the students really enjoyed all the activities. We did actually have some evaluation questions at the end of each session and so far, it’s all been really positive.” The Adult Employment Program will be running again in term two and three this year with a cohort of new participants.

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After a trying two years, moments of despair are understandable. Division, conflict and uncertainty are ever present. And yet, in the face of such adversity, I’ve been grateful to connect with wonderful folks over recent months who continue to show up to better our community: whether running through the colours celebrating Holi in Seabrook, joining the Friends of Skeleton Creek to protect and enhance local grasslands or standing in solemn reflection at the recent ANZAC Day memorial service. We are richer as a community when we stand together in solidarity – with each other and also with our planet. The choice about how we engage with others rests with each of us – and council has a role to play too. Infrastructure can enable and empower our community. I am proud that council’s draft budget includes a funding commitment for the Western Aquatic and Leisure Centre and the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre. These projects are of intergenerational and regional significance. While funding is required from other levels of government, their inclusion in council’s draft budget reflects the dedication of local advocates who are forcefully making the case for improved community facilities. As a community, we can also choose whether we provide a hand up to those in times of need. Recently, at the Altona Green Primary School Fete, I heard from a hard-working mum of three. Too much of her money was being spent on rent. She was considering moving away from our community.

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This isn’t a good outcome for anyone and is not inevitable. The state government’s $5.3 billion Big Housing Build will dramatically increase housing supply, making more room in the market for families like the one I spoke to. I was pleased to take part in recent consultations regarding the proposed affordable housing in Epsom Street, Laverton. A recurring theme was the need for affordable housing in our community and support for council helping to address this need. While there’s more work required to get the design principles right, I want to see greater access to affordable housing for folks in our community. We are at our best when we take the time to connect, demonstrate care for our precious planet and lift each other up. The draft council budget makes investments that will make our community even stronger. To review the budget and have your say, visit participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au before Sunday, May 15. Note from Hobsons Bay council: The column published online on April 21 was not authored by Cr Matt Tyler and did not reflect his views and opinions.

Briefs Hidden Histories As part of the Better Places imitative Hobsons Bay council has launched a new project called Hidden Histories, will will run during Heritage Hobsons Bay 2022 as part of the Australian Heritage Festival. Those working on the project are calling out to residents to share their stories about Spotswood and South Kingsville. These community stories will be gathered throughout a series of workshops, and will then be transformed into a film featuring local people speaking about the history of the area. The workshop sessions will be held on: Tuesday, April 26 from 7pm to 8.30pm at Aa is for Art – 31 Vernon Street, South Kingsville; Sunday, May 1 from 2pm to 3.30pm at The Duchess Cafe – 87 Hudsons Road, Spotswood; and Monday, May 2 from 7pm to 8.30pm online via Zoom. Details: Megan Slattery on 0407 325 442 or hiddenhistories2022@gmail.com.

Free flu shots for kids Maribyrnong council is offering free flu shots for children younger than four years and nine months, as well as for anyone who meets the National Immunisation Program (NIP) criteria. For everyone else it’s $25 for, paid during the visit. Vaccinations are available by appointment only from Monday to Thursday (excluding public holidays) at the Footscray Town Hall. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Maribyrnong council will be holding free family movie nights thanks to the installation of new LED scoreboards at a number of reserves and ovals across the municipality. The announcement was made at the most recent council meeting on April 12, after a notice of motion was presented by councillor Cuc Lam. Over the past few years, council has invested funding towards the installation of LED scoreboards to support the many local sports clubs across Maribyrnong, with Henry Turner North Reserve, Shorten Reserve, Hansen Reserve and Yarraville Oval being some of the included sites. With these sites being spread across the municipality, council has proposed free summer movie nights starting in the 2022-23 financial year, which would occur simultaneously across all sites with the new LED screens. “I have come across some councils in rural areas that have been very successful having that sort of activity to bring families and all the neighbours together,” Cr Lam said. “Through the lockdowns we saw our parks loved by our community more than ever … and now we have the opportunity to maximise council investment by working with our sports club to provide free movie nights to our community across the city.” Council will provide updates on the family movie night program on its website and through social media.

Victoria University (VU) has opened a Tax Clinic at its Footscray campus, giving its business students the chance to gain real-world industry skills while also helping the wider community. The VU Tax Clinic opened on Friday, April 22 at the Footscray Nicholson campus, with services provided by TAFE and higher education students.

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Students working at the free clinic will be supervised by tax practitioners to deliver a number of services including completing Tax File Number Declaration forms, applying for a TFN and offering information on tax lodgement, debt, review and appeal rights. Participating students come from VU’s Business School, studying a range of courses from a master of professional accounting to a certificate IV in accounting and bookkeeping. VU Vice-Chancellor Professor Adam Shoemaker said this program exemplifies how the university is ‘Doing Dual Differently’. “We are constantly working on innovative ways to deliver higher education and vocational learning to our students,” he said. “Students will have the unique opportunity to immerse [themselves] in their industry and directly benefit from work-integrated learning opportunities. “VU is proud to serve the communities of

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Melbourne’s west, and offer free or affordable services.” Fiona Lobo is studying a diploma in payroll services and diploma in accounting at the university. She said being involved in the Tax Clinic will not only benefit students such as herself, but also help those in the community who normally wouldn’t be able to access financial and tax related services. “The clinic will also help me develop the soft skills that are required to work in the finance

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and accounting sectors,” she said. “The VU tax clinic has the ability to support the entire community as well as those from lower socio-economic backgrounds with completing their taxes without the high cost usually involved.” While walk-ins are allowed, appointments are preferred. Those who would like to make an appointment should email vutaxclinic@ vu.edu.au. Details: https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/ facilities-services/our-services/vu-tax-clinic.

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Community gather for Iftar dinner 1/ The Australian Islamic Centre. 2/ Gellibrand MP Tim Watts. 3/ Gerald Del Bono from the Australian Federal Police, Salha and Nima under the fairy lights outside the mosque. 4/ Ella Kaddour and Zara Kaddour. 5/ Yusuf Abouzeid, Ferah Kaddour, Ella Kaddour and Rayanne Abouzeid.

The Australian Islamic Centre in Newport held a community Iftar on April 21, attended by local dignitaries and members of the mosque. Iftar is the evening meal eaten by Muslims to end their daily fast during Ramadan. About 70 people gathered at the mosque, including members from Fire Rescue Victoria, Gellibrand MP Tim Watts, Williamstown MP Melissa Horne and Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill. After a tour of the mosque led by one of the building’s architects Hakan Elevli, those present met for dinner in the library, where they broke their fast on dates and water. A delicious feast of middle eastern food and desserts was enjoyed by all. 1

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Piggy bank in the middle With the cost of living increasing, now is a better time than ever to teach children about the importance of saving money effectively. With that in mind, financial experts from money.co.uk have compiled a list of their top 10 tips for teaching your children about money.

Start with the basics of money and finance How you introduce money to your children will partly depend on their age. A good place to start is getting children comfortable handling cash and coins. Explain to them how money is used to buy things and that it must be earned before it can be spent.

Speak openly about small financial decisions Start getting your child involved with minor financial decisions, such as which brands and items to buy when shopping. This way your child is able to understand the decisions you make while also feeling in control of certain financial choices. Older children could also help with budgeting while shopping if you ask them to keep a running total of the items you buy. Not only will this help their maths skills, but it can also help them to understand how small items can still add up in price and not everything is affordable on a budget.

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Set a good example with your own finances There are no two ways about it,

Use pocket money as an incentive for small tasks Using pocket money as an

children learn money habits from their parents. Showing them small activities, such as checking the receipt after your shop or putting money into savings can start developing positive habits from a young age. Encourage your child to ask questions without repercussion in this setting. While you might not necessarily have all the answers, opening up a dialogue is a healthy way for your child to learn more about finance.

incentive to do chores around the house not only helps you, but it also helps your child learn more about the value of money and what it takes to earn it. Creating a simple plan with a set amount of money for different tasks, along with caps per week or month, is a great way to help your child start understanding where money comes from. The relationship between work and money, household chores and pocket money is also

a great opportunity to show children how to save. If your child has shown interest in a more expensive purchase, you could set them up with an old-fashioned piggy bank where they can ‘deposit’ their earnings or create a chart for them to fill out so they can track how much money they have. James Andrews from money.co.uk encourages parents to teach children how to handle money from a young age. “Creating an environment where you can speak more openly with your children about

financial decisions is key to them gaining an understanding of the value of money,” Mr Andrews says. “It’s important to make sure your lessons are age-appropriate and that you continue to involve and teach your children about money as they grow - a healthy relationship with finances starts at a young age, and children learn most of their habits from their parents.” Originally published on www.money.co.uk/

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Stop soldiering on and act now By Christopher Carter, CEO of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network The coronavirus pandemic caused a lot of people to fall ill – but not all of them because they caught COVID-19. Behind the stark statistics of daily case numbers, hospitalisations and deaths there is another story. We could call it the pandemic’s long shadow. When the first wave hit, and every day since, thousands of people across our region decided to put off seeking help for other health matters. Doctors call this sort of thing “deferred care” – the decision to delay seeing a GP about something new, or to opt out of a blood test or an x-ray, or to avoid a prescription renewal. No one knows precisely how many people have done this, but experience overseas suggests it’s a big number – and this could cause trouble down the track, for patients and the health system. There is a single, important message that all GPs, nurses and specialists agree on: don’t put care off any longer. Talk to your doctor, have a chat, act now. As far back as late 2020, US researchers started calling the rise in deferred care the “hidden harm” of COVID-19. The situation has only worsened since then, but by how much is difficult to know. Doctors in general practice and hospitals have seen a drop in presentations for a wide range of non-coronavirus matters. For some conditions, such as flu and some other infectious diseases, the dip was probably because movement restrictions, masking and lockdowns meant that fewer people were getting poorly. It is very unlikely, however, that some other things, such as heart disease, diabetes, digestive disorders, sexually transmitted diseases and cancers have become less

NWMPHN is calling for people to stop putting off visits to the doctor.

common. Far more likely, people have been delaying routine screening, tests,cancelling appointments, or simply trying to tough it out. But why? For many, clinics and hospitals are seen as high-risk environments for catching COVID-19. Others have delayed things because they were isolating, caring for sick family members, couldn’t afford particular tests or medications – or because the whole

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damn pandemic experience left them feeling anxious and depressed. If you’ve had any of these experiences, please know that you’re far from alone! One of the big problems with putting off treatment for what seem like minor matters, however, is that they can suddenly escalate into major problems requiring a stay in hospital.

For you, and for the hospitals, it’s a much better idea now to go make an appointment at your general practice,or have those tests you’ve been putting off. If you need an updated plan to manage your asthma, bronchitis or COPD, a GP respiratory clinic can help. Better a doctor’s office, or a telehealth screen, after all, than an emergency department. Do it now, for everybody’s sake – but especially yours.

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New mum faces a battle for life It’s supposed to be the happiest time in a pregnant woman’s life, bringing a healthy newborn baby home as a mum for the first time. For Katie Potts, the elation was abruptly and painfully cut short. Fatima Halloum talks to Katie about an illness that affects an estimated 15,540 Australians a year.

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ot many people would describe being pregnant as “really enjoyable”, but Werribee’s Katie Potts does. “All my blood tests and observations and everything was all perfect the whole way through,” she said. “I barely had morning sickness, I was energetic, I went to the Foo Fighters a week before [my son] was born, It was the smoothest pregnancy you could possibly ask for.” On March 14, Katie brought her son Magnus into the world and instantly became enraptured with him. “I was in that newborn bubble, he’s everything you could dream of, just everything you want when you give birth.” Katie said. The bubble popped a week later, when Katie began feeling unwell. “I thought it was potentially postnatal depression just because ... I just had a baby and emotions are going everywhere and hormones and all that sort of stuff,” she said. But as Katie grew weaker day by day she began to sense what she experienced couldn’t just be normal new parent exhaustion.

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“I still kind of thought it was in my head and then three weeks after he was born, I came to stay with my parents and that’s when we went to the doctors,” she said. Katie’s blood test results showed irregular liver function and she was rushed to hospital. “They thought there was an infection, for three days they were looking for infection and then they sent me for a CT and that’s when the bad news came,” she said. The bad news was a diagnosis that was both inoperable and incurable. “I was in disbelief when they said ‘unfortunately we’ve found that you’ve got cancer’. In my head, I was kind of like ‘it’s only a little bit of cancer, like it would be operable and it’d be fine’, but then obviously, my world was turned upside down pretty quickly,” Katie said. Katie’s stage four bowel cancer had spread to her liver and she would need to undergo 12 rounds of chemotherapy. “I just had a baby and was ready to start the next stage of our life. It was pretty devastating,” she said. “My initial thought was ‘cry’ and then I was like, ‘alright, I’m gonna beat this’ because I have to. I’ve got this brand new baby who needs his mum and I’ve got so much life to live.” Katie said she’s tried to keep positive and believes she can beat the odds. “Obviously, there’s been some moments of tears but mostly just trying to stay positive because I think if your mind gives up, your body sort of follows,” she said. “Life is just beginning really. I’ve got so much to live for, not just for Magnus but for everyone including myself.” To give Katie and her family physical and financial respite, her friend Jess started a GoFundMe page to help raise money. In the seven days the page has been online, Katie has received more than $35,000 in donations and support from loved ones and empathetic strangers. “It’s so humbling, there’s been such an outpouring from my work, from my friends, from my family, people that I haven’t heard from since primary school, I’ve been lost for words really,” Katie said.

Katie Potts and baby Magnus together in hospital.

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Jess has known Katie for more than 10 years and knows from when her own father was unwell how much of toll financial stress can have. “I just thought if there’s anything that can make life easier for Katie and for Ben and especially for Magnus, that’s something I knew that a lot of people would want to do,” Jess said. “So many people, I’m sure have said to her, ‘if there’s anything you need’ and I just wanted to give people an avenue to help and to do something.” Jess said although the support has been overwhelming, it wasn’t surprising. “I knew that there would be a lot of people that wanted to be there for her but I think it’s still quite overwhelming to see where it’s gotten so far,” Jess said.

Katie says she hopes people learn from her story and don’t hesitate to seek professional advice. “I’m very diligent with my health and there were really no signs that I was unwell. That makes it really hard, because bowel screening in Australia is not until you’re 50,” Katie said. “But I just think even if people have a little niggle, don’t question it, just go to the doctor.” Katie encourages people to live their lives like tomorrow isn’t a given. “Especially the last two years when we’ve been in lockdown, it’s been a hard fog to come out of but I think life is not guaranteed, and I just want people to get out there and take all those opportunities and look after themselves,” she said.

Katie and Ben enjoying their new parenthood with son Magnus. (Supplied)

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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

Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely one-two hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ John Becroft, 0418 377 336

Wednesday Walking Group The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, starting at 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. ■ 9397 6168

Musicians wanted Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future. Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew Wilson, 0419 444 620

All Aboard Club The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips. It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. ■ Wendy, 0421 747 040

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm. ■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

Community Lunch and morning tea The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Williamstown will be holding a free community morning tea and lunch every Friday at the Parish Centre on Nelson Place. The morning tea starts from 10am. Tea and coffee will be served, alongside a variety of fun activities like knitting, board games and puzzles. The lunch will run from noon-1pm, with takeaway options available. Check-in and vaccination status are required.

Altona book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark, 10am-1pm ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month from 10-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk.The event is cash only. For more info please see Hobson Bay library website.

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most importantly enjoying afternoon tea while doing so. The group meet on the third Monday of the month at Youth Hall, corner of Civic Parade and Sugar Gum Drive, at 1pm. ■ Kay, 0411 793 534

Women’s Choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30pm at the Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music. Come along for a free try out. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Computers for beginners Williamstown Community and Education Centre is now taking enrolments for classes to help those with limited computer skills. Classes are run daily at both Joan Kirner House, Williamstown, and North Altona Library. ■ Lynne or Tahlia, 9397 6168

Walking group Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

Williamstown Craft Market Hobsons Bay Garden Club The Hobsons Bay Garden Club is looking for new members. All new members who are keen gardeners and looking to make new friendships are welcome to join. Meeting’s consist of listening to a guest speaker, taking part in trading table and

Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music.

From 10am-4pm. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market

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

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Altona RSL. The club is always open to new members, and anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch today and see what it’s all about. ■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

Re-engage, Re-activate, Resilience!

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

Hume council invites the community to take part in this interactive workshop to support organisations to build resilience and re-activate programs. On Thursday, May 5, 10am-noon at the Goonawarra Community Centre, 20 Dornoch Drive, Sunbury, the workshop will provide insights to take with you to your group, with opportunities to learn what support is available. ■ bit.ly/3vcvSpK

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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

Celebrate the beauty of community with Let’s Get Neighbourly Sunbury, a free training and event program bringing neighbours together. The initiative is open to all in Hume, with the first session on Saturday, April 30. ■ bit.ly/3LRAoRk

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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 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190

Friendship Group Altona Day View (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at

Let’s Get Neighbourly Sunbury This free training and mentoring program is open to everyone in Hume, guiding neighbours in how to support each other and build community. Workshops will be held the Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury, with the first on Saturday, April 30, 2pm-4pm. Register your interest at the link below. ■ bit.ly/3jcan2D

Lancefield park run relaunch Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy – participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey Street, Lancefield. ■ bit.ly/3IEDB4L

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emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and reverse emergency braking. The BRZ has no fewer than seven airbags; front, side, and head, plus driver’s knee.

Unusually these days the BRZ has a full-size spare wheel. Pretty handy if you’re considering track days and need to carry extra spares. The two rear seats are all but useless for adults. Which is hardly a complaint considering this is a small sports coupe. Kids can travel in them but if you’re planning to do so frequently make sure to take them along on your test drive before deciding to buy a BRZ. I’m tall in the body and found the headroom to be less than I like, so didn’t have the driver’s seat set as close to the floor as I normally would. If you’re considering buying a BRZ to drive on track days there’s a further problem when you wear a crash helmet. As I’ve said before, try before you buy and don’t forget the skid lid. The sales guys at the dealership may find it odd when you turn up for a test drive - or perhaps see it as a compliment to their car. The front bucket seats provide comfort for normal day to day use and have good lateral support for hard driving. Even driving the BRZ on sealed country road it feels nice and solid. One bumpy dirt roads it’s perhaps stiffer than passengers would like. The driver has the steering wheel to help support them and it’s better. We didn’t drive on dirt roads as the BRZ isn’t likely to be sold to anyone who’s in that sort of country. The larger engine has consistent torque through the rev range and this helps to provide a notable jump in responsiveness. The engine’s smooth and quiet at in normal driving speeds, only when you get up to higher revs does it have the definite beat of a boxer engine. Owners love that. Tyre noise is low on smooth roads but can become quite noisy when the roads are moderately rough you certainly feel the sounds rise, acceptable for a sporty car.

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The official fuel consumption is 9.5L/100km for the manual and 8.8L/100km for the automatic. We averaged 10.0 litres per hundred in the manual and 9.3 in the auto. It needs to run on premium unleaded 98 RON petrol which is often sold at 15 to 20 cents more per litre in our home areas of Brisbane and the Gold Coast - which is a major rip-off.

Subaru BRZ is something out of the ordinary these days - which is good to see in these times gas guzzling pickups and SUVs. It has excellent handling plenty of poke from the engine, particularly when it has a manual gearbox sitting behind it. Would I buy on? Probably not, because my ageing knees don’t like getting in and out of this low-slung machine.

In a time when gas-guzzling pickup trucks and SUVs are dominating sales in Australia it’s great to see that Subaru has introduced the next generation of its neat little BRZ coupe. And it’s a proper sports machines in that it’s driven by the rear wheels, not the front. More about that in a moment.

Styling The original design was very successful so Subaru has been smart in sticking to a similar shape. But it’s not just about looks, the new model not only looks great but is also more aerodynamic. All the vents, fins, and spoilers are functional, working to reduce turbulence.

Interior Cabin storage is rather limited, again because this is quite a small coupe. There’s only a single drink holder in the manual due to tight space on the console and room that’s taken up by the gear lever. Automatic models have two centre console drink holders. There are small bottle holders in each door. A split-folding centre console box houses a 12V outlet, while USB ports are under the climate functions. The boot volume is just 201 litres as measured by Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) standards. This standard is generally regarded as more accurate than the SAE measurements used by most car makers.

Infotainment Subaru BRZ has an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in sat-nav. The speakers provide good quality sound during normal driving but can be drowned out a bit when on rough roads and on concrete motorways.

Engines / Transmissions The Subaru flat-four boxer engine is a 2.4-litre unit, up by 20 percent in capacity over the previous model. The result is 174kW of power and up to 250Nm of torque. Transmissions are a six-speed torque converter automatic or six-speed manual. Both

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE BRZ 2.4-litre two-door coupe: $38,990 (manual), $42,790 (automatic) BRZ S 2.4-litre two-door coupe: $40,190 (manual), $43,990 (automatic)

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have been revised from their predecessors, to not only handle the extra power and torque, but also to provide smoother shifts. Unusually, we were given two cars to test for one week each, manual and automatic. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential. This is the only Subaru that doesn’t have all-wheel-drive, which is a major selling point of the company. Seems like Toyota had the most powerful argument about this.

Safety The Subaru stereo-camera-based EyeSight safety is now in the BRZ. Active safety functions are automatic

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Hawthorn too good for the Gulls By Molly Magennis Despite enduring its seventh loss of the season at the weekend against Hawthorn, Williamstown VFLW vice-captain Eliza Stratford said this year has been one of her favourite seasons of footy so far. While Saturday’s game looked somewhat promising for the Seagulls at the end of the first quarter, the Hawks quickly stepped up and capitalised on an unfortunate mindset lapse from the Gulls, ultimately allowing them to run away with a 2.1 (13) to 9.8 (62) victory. Stratford stepped up as captain on the weekend as Erin Meade continues to recover from a broken wrist. She said she thought the first quarter was really competitive, and that he felt like her

girls were really in the game. However, a shift in confidence heading into the second term caused the team to spiral downhill quicker than they would have liked. “I think potentially from our side of things, I think our mindset kind of changed to be like, first quarter we said we’ll go out and give it a red hot crack and see what we can do,” she said. “I guess when we kind of thought oh look, our best is actually on par with their best, then I think we put a bit of pressure on ourselves. “I think in general, it was just a bit of a mindset thing, and then probably snowballed into a bit of a confidence drop, especially not being able to score in that second and third term.” These mindset struggles have been a recurring struggle for Williamstown over the

course of the season, particularly impacting those down in the forward line. “We’ve seen some of our best footy played against some of the top sides and it’s just probably hitting the scoreboard, a drop in confidence that gets to I think quite a few of our team [members], because you can probably see that our backline is super strong in limiting or at least attacking once it gets into their forwardline, and our midfield won the clearances and were super strong,” she said. “But it is getting into that forwardline and converting, it’s something that’s probably playing on the forward’s mind and the rest of the team’s mind.” Having only tasted success on two occasions so far this year, Stratford said it has been challenging coming back again and again after

consecutive losses. However, the culture and the group of girls she gets to play with every week makes the drive and determination to keep going even stronger. “That’s something that I guess keeps you wanting to get there every week, you know, commit those hours,” she said. “Surprisingly, I feel like it is one of my favourite seasons of footy so far, even though we haven’t had as much success as I guess we wanted to have … this season. It’s definitely about the girls, the culture, and the club, it makes you realise why you play footy. “It’s exciting and at least good to know that you know, even if the wins aren’t on the board it really does feel like such a successful season anyway.” The Seagulls will play the Saints next on May 1 at Trevor Beach Oval at 9.45am.

Swimming squad on the lookout for new talent After two years of lockdowns and restrictions, Elite Swimming is focused on the future with a bunch of bright stars in its ranks. Elite Swimming has run out of the Victorian University in Footscray for more than 25 years, with swimmers coming from as far as Williamstown, Altona, Sunshine, Caroline Spring and Sunbury. Swimmers in the squads then feed into the Essendon District Aquatic, which competes in the metro west district to compete. One of the coaches Chris Briffa said they were looking for new swimmers. “Like most sports, swimming was hit hard during the recent COVID-19 lockdown. “Due to pools being shut we could not train

like most other sports. Swimmers can join our squads once they complete swim school.” While things have been tough during COVID-19, two swimmers from the Footscray squad have had successful starts to the year. Mia Misfud won gold at the at the Victorian Age Long Course Championships in March in the 12-year-old 200 metres butterfly. The result met the qualifying time for the Australia Age Championships. Misfud, who lives in Altona, said she had loved swimming since she was young. “My current goal is to improve my 200 metre fly and achieve more national times on all strokes, particularly in long distance events like the 800 metres, and to start training for

the 1500 metres. “Swimming is a mentally demanding, self-motivating sport that requires dedication to early morning and late afternoon training, as well as the support of coaches and family. I love everything about swimming and would not change anything about it.” Josh Spiteri won gold at the 2022 Victorian Metro All Junior Competition. The 15-year-old from Burnside won gold in the 50 metre backstroke, smashing his personal best by more than half a second. New members are always welcome at the squad. Details: 9386 8070 or squads@eliteswimming. com.au.

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