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Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen and The Youth Junction cheif executive Jo Malcolm-Black at Visy Cares Hub’s new chill zone. (Damjan Janevski) 280354_01

The Youth Junction, based at the Visy Carers Hub, hosted four events in Sunshine to launch its new chill zone. A brightly coloured glow in the dark pavement, cheerful green benches and planter boxes feature in the chill zone, which provides a comfortable and inviting area for young people and staff connected to the Visy Cares Hub. The hub provides a range of youth-focused services including Headspace, Orygen, YSAS, WEstJustice, Youth Now, Charis Mentoring, Brimbank Learning Futures, the Youth Junction and AAFRO Ltd. The events included an open mic arvo, hip hop arvo, chalk about it and a hoop comp. Youth Junction chief executive Jo Malcolm-Black said it was an important project for making young people feel comfortable and safe. “We are very appreciative of the commitment of Brimbank council in recognising how important it is to have an area where young people can gather,“ Ms Malcolm-Black said.

Airport health risk fears By Tara Murray A Brimbank council report says the Melbourne Airport master plan and preliminary draft major development plan represent an “unreasonable and unacceptable risk” to the health of the Brimbank community. Councillors will vote on the council’s submission to the two master plans at the May 17 council meeting, with the officers recommending they don’t support the master plans. The plans, which will shape the future of the airport, include the construction of the third runway The new runway will be constructed with a north-south orientation and will change the existing predominant flight paths

that run around-the-clock. In the submission included in the council meeting agenda, the council said while the growth and development of the airport potentially delivers economic benefits to Brimbank, there are also a range of impacts that would result in significant disadvantages as well. These include implications for community health and wellbeing, education, traffic congestion and pollution, the environment and the future development potential of Brimbank. As part of the council’s submission, Tonkin and Taylor undertook a health and risk assessment and air quality [HRA] assessment. Dr Lyn Denison, who led the HRA, found that guidelines in the World Health

Organisation Environmental Noise Guidelines (2018) (WHO Noise Guidance) are exceeded across several parts of Brimbank under the new plans, indicating that there is an increased risk of adverse health effects within the exposed population. The submission said the health impacts identified in the HRA represent an “unreasonable and unacceptable” risk to the Brimbank community, “The noise impacts extend over a significant area of Brimbank,” the submission said. “Individual events will often be much louder, with community currently reporting events in excess of 100 decibels.” Dr Denison said the metrics in the masterplan are based on amenity impacts and not health impacts.

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The submission said that Dr Denison found the plans lacked sufficient information and detail to fully comprehend and determine the implications and economic costs relative to the health, wellbeing and environment of the Brimbank community. The council is calling for the state and federal governments to require Melbourne Airport to prepare a well-founded and value health impact assessment in relation to off-site noise. This includes the airport addressing noise abatement procedures particularly at night-time, and reviewing the potential for noise sharing, by reconsidering the four runway configuration in partnership with key stakeholders. ■

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Childcare is a hot election issue By Molly Magennis and Max Hatzoglou A new report from Victoria University’s (VU) Mitchell Institute shows that a quarter of children in the electorate of Fraser begin school developmentally vulnerable, ranking it the third worst in the state. The data indicated 26.1 per cent of children in Fraser were developmentally vulnerable while the Hume electorate of Calwell was the worst at 32 per cent. Co-author of the study Hannah Matthews said developmentally vulnerable assessments are done every three years and are based on a particular set of factors. “They look at things like physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional

maturity, language and cognitive skills, communication skills and general knowledge,” she said. VU’s Mitchell Institute education policy lead and author Dr Peter Hurley found a trend linking electorates with high rates of developmentally vulnerable children and a shortage of childcare places. “While evidence shows early learning can overcome disadvantage and assist children to ‘catch up’ before starting school, this analysis shows a trend towards lower availability of childcare in the electorates with the highest rates of child development vulnerability,” Dr Hurley said. Caitlin Robinson-Murphy lives in Footscray with her nine-month-old son Max.

She put her son’s name down for three different council child care centers the day he was born and was sure he would get into at least one of them. However she was immediately put on a waiting list for all three, and was told her son was not likely to get in this year. After scrambling to find a spot for two days of care a week for her son, Caitlin finally secured one at a centre in Maribyrnong. Ms Robinson-Murphy said she was concerned about developmentally delayed children coping and interacting with other children at school. She said childcare was a major election issue when deciding how to cast her vote. “When I saw what Labor was saying about the childcare subsidy and what they’d be doing

Orange Door announced for Melton The Orange Door Network will provide further services for the western suburbs through a new facility in Melton. The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are affected by family violence, providing access to wellbeing services they may need. Orange Door also provides services for families needing support with the wellbeing and development of their children. The state government announced last week that the new site would add to the Brimbank Melton Orange Door Network, in addition to the Sunshine site currently under construction.

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Airport plan health fears Story: Page 1 It also said a curfew was an option, while compensation should be looked for those adversely impacted. Speaking on ABC radio last week, mayor Jasmine Nguyen said she would not support the plans until effective measure were put in place. “I think it’s our responsibility as a council to look into what we can do for the community, so we’ve actually worked with experts to conduct an independent health impact assessment. And unfortunately, so far, the proposed plans don’t have any mitigation or compensation,” she said. “And I think that really presents an unreasonable and unacceptable health risk for our community. “Why should planes be prioritised over the health of human beings?” Cr Virginia Tachos, speaking as a resident who will be affected by the third runway, said the council report backs what the community has been saying. “We now have an independent health impact assessment coming to light showing a potential risk to the health and well being of our community,” she said. “It concerns me that no amount of growth or expansion and profits comes at the cost of our community’s health and wellbeing . We have a duty of care to our people first and I believe strongly that there are options that can be explored to accommodate growth in aviation by limiting the impact over densely populated and growing communities which can be explored through an independent review process.”

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The Brimbank Melton facilities will partner with local western service providers such as GenWest, Western Health, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Services, Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association and MacKillop Family Services with support from the Victorian government. The Melton and Sunshine facilities will be accessible by phone, email and face-to-face, as well as through outreach services across the region. The facilities will offer multi-disciplinary support through specialist family violence professionals as well as men’s, Aboriginal and child and family services, providing crisis assistance, risk assessments, safety planning and wellbeing support. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams said the government was ensuring that accessing advice and support was easy as possible for all Victorians. “When experiencing family violence,

that clinched the deal,” she said. Fraser MP Daniel Mulino highlighted the importance of the early child care education system. “Labor wants every child to get access to the wonderful benefits of early learning and care,” he said. “Labor’s plan for cheaper child care will lower the cost of living for 96 per cent of families in the system. “That’s why we will ask the Productivity Commission to conduct a comprehensive review of early learning and care, with the aim of implementing a universal 90 per cent subsidy for all families.” Liberal Fraser candidate David Wood was contacted for comment.

Melton MP Steve McGhie, Victorian minister Gabrielle Williams and Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins look at the plans for the Brimbank Melton Orange Door network. (Supplied)

reaching out for help can be the hardest thing a person will do,” Ms Williams said. “The Orange Door in Brimbank Melton will offer a streamlined way for women, children, young people and families to get the help they need in a secure and compassionate environment.”

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Youth gang crackdown More than 50 people were arrested as part of a crackdown on youth gangs across Melbourne’s west, including Brimbank, last week. As part of Operation Alliance, police from Brimbank, Wyndham and Melbourne joined forces across four nights to disrupt gang activity, arrest violent offenders, and engage with those on the fringes of youth gangs at the earliest opportunity to minimise their chances of joining a gang and offending. Police arrested 54 people. There were also 45 breaches of bail identified. Details: www. starweekly.com.au.

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From fresh air to escaping the stress of modern life, a group of Brimbank walkers found a number of benefits from a recent forest therapy walk. International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) forest therapy guides Kerryn and Greg Cassidy conducted the two-hour forest therapy walk at Brimbank Park on Saturday, May 7. Mrs Cassidy said the eight attendees enjoyed the event. “The few hours that were spent on the walk went wonderfully and by the end, the participants were relaxed and destressed,” she said. “Anxiety was an issue that was being experienced by someone prior to the walk and upon their own reflection in the final activity, they said that had gone.” Participant Mary said the experience led her on a “beautiful journey” within herself. “I found the forest therapy experience a true mini retreat for the tired body, mind and soul,” she said. “It was fantastic to slow down and

reconnect with nature and observe the tiniest insect to the tallest tree.” The INFTA and Brimbank council are hosting further forest therapy walks on the first Saturday of each month until November, with the next event scheduled on Saturday, June 4 from 11am until 1pm. The 2021-2022 round of the Brimbank Community Recovery Grants supported the program. Forest therapy is a research-based public health practice of guided immersion in forests with the aim of promoting mental and physical health whilst relaxing and enjoying the forest. It is suitable for all ages and people with different physical abilities and strengths. Participants are encouraged to consult their GP or specialist doctor should they suffer from any major medical condition. Details: infta.net/home/public-health/ activities/brimbank

Police have arrested three men following two incidents in Sunshine on Wednesday, May 11. Police said the first incident occurred when three men allegedly approached a man riding his bicycle on Ballarat Road in Sunshine North about 10.45pm. Police alleged the men searched through the victim’s clothing and pockets for valuables but fled empty-handed. Police alleged the three men then entered a house in Lynch Street, Sunshine, and a resident of the house confronted them, before the males fled with a number of stolen items, including a mobile phone. Police arrested the men in George Street, Sunshine.

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EPA detects new odour source By Max Hatzoglou An Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) report released at a recent community session has revealed that more than a quarter of odour reports in Sunshine North since March were associated with a textile factory. The monthly reports indicated that textile factory, Flickers, had increased its odour emissions in March and April, with the EPA figures indicating more reports of odour coming from the site than in previous months. The reports dating back to January, 2021, showed the Flickers factory had only accounted for a small proportion of the total

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- Yaron Flicker reports until March. An EPA spokesperson said the odour from the Flicker’s factory was an “emerging issue”. “While investigations suggest that odour issues in the area have decreased, odours from Flickers Australia is an emerging issue,” the

spokesperson said. “EPA officers are currently finalising compliance and enforcement actions and will communicate this to affected community members once these actions are finalised.” Flickers director Yaron Flicker said the odour was not an offensive smell. “In terms of the amount of odour produced, I don’t think it has changed much,” he said. “I don’t believe we are producing much more, I personally haven’t noticed anything in particular different. “We don’t have any which we would consider offensive odours. “There’s smells everywhere, but I don’t think

ours is particularly strong nor offensive.” Mr Flicker said odour had increased in recent times due to a slight increase in production but was far less than in the past. “It’s [production] been decreasing year by year for the last 20 years, and one of the competitors closed down in Tullamarine [so] we have just had a slight upturn in volume because we are picking up some of the stuff that they used to do,” he said. “So we’re doing maybe 25 per cent of what we did 25 years ago so we’re producing less of everything. “It’s only increased since February, the production, so they may have had more reports because we are producing a little bit more.”

Red Shield Appeal call the Red Shield Appeal primarily go to housing/ homelessness programs and emergency food relief programs,” he said. Mr Reynolds also said the Salvation Army was always in need of volunteers. “Sunshine Salvos are always in need of the assistance of volunteers to partner with us in building a healthy community in Brimbank,” he said. “We would value your help at this time.” To volunteer contact Sunshine Salvos on 9364 9335. To donate, visit: https://bit.ly/3w0G8TK. Max Hatzolglou

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The Salvation Army Sunshine is calling on the community to support its Red Shield Appeal as demands for its services grow. Salvation Army Sunshine captain Colin Reynolds said COVID-19, cost of living pressures and natural disasters had increased demand for the Salvos services. “The Salvation Army asks you to help us leave no one in need by supporting the Red Shield Appeal,” he said. “Community members here in the west can support the Red Shield Appeal by making a donation directly at one of our five static-collection points: Sunshine Marketplace, Highpoint Shopping Centre, Bunnings Sunshine, Bunnings Maribyrnong and Bunnings Caroline Springs.” Mr Reynolds said all donations went back into the community. “Here in the city of Brimbank, donations to

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Institute calls for diabetes help By Matthew Sims Brimbank recorded an above-average proportion of its population who took part in the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) as of December last year, new data reveals. The data showed that while the national average of NDSS registrants was 5.9 per cent as of December, 2021, 7.3 per cent of Brimbank’s population had registered for the scheme. The Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute has called for Brimbank residents affected by diabetes to assist researchers to allow them to

better determine whether people with type 2 diabetes are likely to suffer from complications. The work has begun at Sunshine Hospital as part of the ‘PREDICT’ research study. Albanvale resident Mercieca Raimondo, who participated in the study, has lived with type 2 diabetes for 26 years and said it had been a “curse”. “I hate this disease with a vengeance,” she said. “Type 2 diabetes runs in our family pretty badly. “There’s me, my sister, my mother, and

my nieces have it.” Ms Raimondo said she was keen to help the study contribute to the understanding of the disease. “There have been heart attacks and strokes in our family because of it,” she said. “It really is a nightmare and something I’d like to help change. “There are thousands upon thousands of people out there who have diabetes, and a lot more who have it but don’t know they do, and they are all at risk of the many complications.” According to the Baker Institute, type 2

diabetes could cause complications such as heart attacks, strokes, damage to eyesight, nerve damage, reduced kidney function and circulation issues leading to amputation. Brimbank, Melton, Hume and Maribyrnong residents with type 2 diabetes are eligible to participate in the study. Participants will receive a range of blood and urine tests, a heart scan, a comprehensive eye examination, an eye scan and memory and physical function tests. Details: baker.edu.au/research/ clinical-trials/diabetes-complications.

All revved up for award Motorsport official Lucy Hatton said she was “quite humbled” to be named as a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Sport Awards. Named among the finalists for the Sports Accounting Australia Official of the Year Award finalists, she said it was “very unexpected”. “I would never have thought I would be a finalist,” Ms Hatton said. Formerly from Cairnlea and Burnside and now based in Altona Meadows, she said she initially started as a motorsport official as a hobby following a suggestion from her uncle. “I’ve always been fascinated with car racing,” Ms Hatton said. She started off her time as a motorsport official in 2010, after growing up around car rallies and events in country New South Wales. “You go to one event and then more and then you’re doing it as often as you can,” Ms Hatton said. She has now officiated a number of national events, including the Melbourne Grand Prix,

the 2021 Bathurst six-hour event, the Geelong Revival National Classic Sprint Titles, as well as Supercars events and events at Calder Park. Ms Hatton said that her time supporting the Melbourne Grand Prix was “such a thrill” and said it was a new experience working to officiate a quarter-mile sprint at the Geelong Revival National Classic. She has achieved a Gold level timekeeping accreditation as a Motorsport Australia official, which allows her to officiate at all levels from grassroots clubs through to international motorsport events. She said she had built up a strong network of colleagues and competitors during her time in the industry, including her partner of 10 years. “It’s a great community of people,” Ms Hatton said. “The biggest thing I do love now about being an official is mentoring and training other people. “I love seeing new people start as an official and teaching them what I know.”

Altona Meadows motorsport official Lucy Hatton has been named as a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Sport Awards. (Supplied)

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Road petition gathers support By Matthew Sims A petition calling for the easing of congestion along Taylors Road and the declaration of part of the thoroughfare as an arterial road has almost reached its goal of 500 signatures. Brimbank councillor Ranka Rasic created the petition to request Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll to address the community’s concerns in relation to congestion issues on Taylors Road between Kings Road and Watervale Boulevard, as well as declare

the section as an arterial road and fund the duplication of the section. She said ongoing developments in the region would contribute to further congestion on the road. “In late 2020, Taylors Road was extended west in the City of Melton to connect with Leakes Road, Aintree, and the Western Freeway,” Cr Rasic said. “While the six-lane cross section will not be required for some time, this extension has increased the strategic importance of the

corridor in the broader regional road network and the road is increasingly performing an arterial function.” A state government spokesperson said the government would continue to monitor traffic flow on Taylors Road to ensure it remains safe for everyone and a declaration of Taylors Road as an arterial road would be considered as part of any future upgrades. “We’re also planning for the future to ensure our road network can continue to cater to residential growth for decades to come,” the

spokesperson said. “We will continue to monitor our road network, including Taylors Road, to ensure Victorians can get where they need to go.” As reported by Star Weekly, the council passed a notice of motion to write to the Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll to highlight a number of council’s concerns with the Department of Transport’s recent response to council, including that it would not consider the declaration of Taylors Road as an arterial road until after 2025.

Volunteer honours dad Taylors Lakes volunteer Warren Hosking has carried on the torch of his father’s work at the Brimbank office of The Smith Family. Ahead of National Volunteer Week [May 16-22], the children’s education charity has begun celebrating the significant role its volunteers have played in the charity over the past 100 years. Mr Hosking, 67, decided to volunteer for The Smith Family due to his 96-year-old father Ted Hosking’s commitment to the organisation. “When I retired in 2015, I felt compelled to give back to my community in Melbourne’s western suburbs,” he said. “I chose The Smith Family because my father is a long-standing supporter of the charity and its cause.” Mr Hosking said his father started his work with The Smith Family in the early 1980s before moving to Bendigo and taking on a volunteer administration role and now contributing financial donations to the charity. “He used to sort through and distribute donated clothes to families in need,” he said.

“I’ve certainly got a lot of catching up to do if I want to match my father’s dedication to The Smith Family, but I’m in it for the long run. “It’s especially fulfilling to help out at my local Learning Club and see the kids grow and achieve all of their goals.” The Smith Family national volunteering manager Lauren Stocker said the work of the charity would not be possible without the dedication of the work of about 8000 volunteers donating more than 150,000 hours of service. Volunteers can commit to as little as an hour a week, with a number of opportunities available to help children in need through tutoring and mentoring programs. Details: www.thesmithfamily.com.au/ get-involved/volunteer Matthew Sims The Smith Family has celebrated the work of Brimbank volunteer Warren Hosking as part of National Volunteer Week. (Damjan Janevski) 280291_03

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Labor’s battery pledge By Matthew Sims Brimbank would move towards using more renewable energy, under an Albanese Labor government funding pledge for a community battery. Fraser MP Daniel Mulino, Brimbank councillors and Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly visited the Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House on Friday, May 6 to announce that an Albanese Labor government would fund the installation of a community battery. Dr Mulino said the community battery would provide about 500 kilowatt hours of storage that can support up to 250 local households. “Labor’s Brimbank community battery will deliver cheap, reliable storage to unlock more renewable energy - cutting power bills and helping local households and community groups to go 100 per cent renewable, even when the sun isn’t shining,” he said. “Only an Albanese Labor government will reduce emissions while bringing down power prices and working for a better future for all Australians.” Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the community battery would be tailored to the needs of the local community and would allow residents to take advantage of storage opportunities for renewable energy. “This community battery is a sign of things to come as we transition our community to be a climate friendly all-electric municipality powered by renewable power,” she said. “Our 100 per cent Renewable Brimbank program is a no-charge council service connecting all residents to the resources, one-on-one support, and financial incentives to help make the switch to all-electric appliances powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.” The battery would absorb excess renewable

Brimbank councillor Trung Luu, Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly, Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen, Fraser MP Dr Daniel Mulino and Brimbank deputy mayor Thuy Dang. (Supplied)

energy generated by household solar panels, as well as store the energy produced by panels on council buildings or from solar arrays. Under the project, a Labor government would

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Early election voting open Early voting for the federal election is now open in a number of sites across Brimbank. Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) electoral commissioner Tom Rogers said everyone should try to vote on election day on Saturday, May 21. “Australian elections are in-person events – once every three years the country comes together in a transparent and secure environment to have their say,” he said. “If you can vote on election day, then that’s what you should do. “However, if your circumstances might prevent you from doing that then you need to think about the early voting options available, and vote according to your circumstances.” Mr Rogers said a number of COVID-safe practices will be in place at voting centres. “Australians have been living with Covid for more than two years now,” he said. “For most people you’re visiting the shops regularly, attending events or taking public transport. “Voting centres will have more protections in place than most areas of society.” Mr Rogers said everyone should treat AEC voting centre employees with respect during their vote. Early voting centres include: • Cyprus Greek Orthodox Community Hall in Ardeer; • St Albans Community Youth Club; • St Albans Uniting Church Hall; and • 1st Caroline Springs Scout Centre in Burnside Heights.

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Deanside locals want a fair go Deanside residents are fighting back against the proposed Kororoit Creek Regional Park which they say threatens their land and futures. Earlier this year, the Victorian government announced that Deanside would gain a new park around Kororoit Creek, as part of the Suburban Parks program to develop more green spaces for residents in the western suburbs. But for some Deanside residents the proposed park had been hanging over their heads for 20 years. Resident Margaret Fioritti said her family had lived in their Deanside home for more than three decades and had faced uncertainty about the future for most of that time. “We have put off making changes to our

home, and are now in a situation where we won’t be able to retire comfortably,” Ms Fioritti said. The indicative location for the park was first made public in 2002. Residents were not informed of the proposed park boundary until 2018. Thirteen properties in Deanside are affected by the proposed park boundary and the residents have formed an official campaign, ‘Fair Go Deanside’, to fight back against the government’s proposal. In a campaign press release, the group argued that the government was not providing fair compensation for the residents’ acquired land and that their feedback had not been considered

throughout the consultation process so far. According to Fair Go Deanside, the government would only be paying $47,000 per hectare of land under the current proposal, whereas developers pay about $3.7 million per hectare for land nearby. Deanside resident Frank Lagana said he’d tried to sell his family home since the government informed him it planned to acquire 16.7 hectares of his property for the park, but real estate agencies had rejected him as the land was severely devalued. “To say that if you own this asset, this is your home, and then saying to you ‘that’s it. We have a public acquisition,’ and your house is devalued and you can’t do anything. I’m frustrated, I’m

tired,” Mr Lagana said. A spokesperson from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) said the purchase of land was needed to create Kororoit Creek Regional Park and the proposed boundaries were established in consultation with the community. “The purchase of land by the government is a highly regulated process. Land values are determined by the state’s independent Valuer-General Victoria and the process for land acquisition is overseen and approved by the Victorian Government Land Monitor.” “DELWP has been in contact with the landowners and is working to reach a mutually agreeable position.”

Celebrating connection Neighbourhood houses across Brimbank celebrated Neighbourhood House Week last week and the work they do to enrich lives. Neighbourhood houses and community centres provide opportunities for individuals to enrich their lives through social connection, culture and learning. They are friendly places for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Last week, the neighborhood houses and centres hosted various sessions for community including dressmaking, coding for kids, woodworking, chess, arts and more. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said neighbourhood houses were a great opportunity for community members to get involved in. “Neighbourhood houses help build resilient, healthy and connected communities,” she said. “The programs are about meeting people,

having fun, building skills, and celebrating culture and diversity. “Some great examples include our Seeders and Weeders and Men’s Shed programs. “Located in the community gardens at Westvale Community Centre, Seeders and Weeders brings together people from diverse backgrounds to share cultural knowledge through growing food, cooking and sharing stories. “The Men’s Shed woodworking program connects men and enables them to work with each other on personal or group projects. “It also gives men the opportunity to take an interest in their own health and wellbeing through socialising. “I encourage you to visit your neighbourhood house soon, and be part of the many activities available.”

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Suburban newspapers snubbed A federal government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly. The Public Interest News Gathering funding round would address steeply-rising newsprint costs faced by publishers, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher announced on May 9. Newsprint costs are expected to rise by up to 80 per cent from uly 1 due to multiple worldwide factors including international demand, COVID, the war in Ukraine, rising input costs in Europe, oil prices and global shipping issues, the government stated. Star Weekly general manager Paul Thomas

called on the government to include “smaller outer suburban groups” such as Mornington Peninsula News Group, Star Weekly and Star News Group newspapers. “What is disappointing here is that it appears that the government is only committing to regional newspapers, yet the cost pressures and the importance of newspapers operating in the fringe areas of capital cities are even greater.” The federal government’s recent round of a $10 million cadetship grant and so far $50 million in Public Interest News Gathering grants only supported regional media, Mr Thomas noted. “This announcement from Minister Fletcher comes at a pivotal period for

all newspaper publishers, given the massive increasing costs of newsprint. “It is now vital that the government and the opposition commit to the recent recommendations of the lower house committee’s inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers.” In response, the Labor opposition has pledged a “principles-based” and “evidence-informed” support package for media, “including funding to address the newsprint crisis”. “Around Australia, regional and community media publishers and broadcasters face great uncertainty as a result of Scott Morrison’s failure to provide policy coherence or a stable set of measures to support the local media that millions of Australians

rely on,” a spokesperson said. A spokesperson for Mr Fletcher said the government would “move quickly to consult on and finalise the guidelines” of the impending support package. “As this will include eligibility criteria, we have no further comment.” Mr Fletcher said the new round of funding would be delivered “urgently” after the May 21 election, if the Coalition government was returned. “Payments (are) expected to be made from July 1 when newsprint prices are due to increase.” Funding will be contingent on no newspaper closures or job losses due to the increased newsprint prices.

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Sunshine West has received a boost to its amenities and overall look in the form of a new ‘pocket park’ space. Brimbank council has been hard at work transforming a traffic island along Glengala Road and part of the Gum Street road reserve into a new space for people to rest, relax and meet up with friends and family. The state government allocated $400,000 towards the project under the Local Parks Program, with council contributing $40,000 towards the new space, which includes bike racks, a drinking fountain, a nature play area, a seating wall, perimeter footpaths and paved areas and a nature garden. Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the council was grateful for the state government’s support for the project. Cr Nguyen said the space also featured mosaic artworks and sculpture created by

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artist Debbie Qadri with school children. “A big thank you to students at Sunshine Heights Primary School, Sunshine College and Marian College,” she said. “Their artwork has added colour and life to this transformed space.” Marian College community officer Rose Cassar said: “The students were able to work with a practicing artist Debbie Qardri, so it was wonderful for them to have the opportunity to collaborate with a professional artist”. “They were able to learn new techniques and gain insights into how a community project like this would be completed. “They were asked to reflect on their memories of Sunshine, going to school here and growing up around this community.” The council has scheduled an official opening of the new space on Sunday, May 15 at 10am. Marian College students, Isabelle, 14, Nikki, 13, Zaina,13, and Nikita, 13.

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The lives of 323 meatworkers were thrown into turmoil last week when they were sacked by Smorgon Consolidated Industries.

Brimbank’s Aboriginal community will be consulted before culturally sensitive areas are considered for development a strategy to be unveiled next week.

The third Bracks Budget drew praise for its strong focus on education but has been attacked by the Brimbank transport lobby which saw its demands as being ignored.

An increasing number of Brimbank residents are risking serious health problems by mixing legal and illegal drugs, according to health experts.

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Critical surgery saves flying fox Werribee Open Range Zoo’s team of expert veterinarians has performed life-saving surgery to help one of Australia’s most precious wild animals return to the night skies. A Grey-headed flying fox was returned to its Geelong home last month, after becoming entangled and breaking its wing in old fruit tree netting in January. The flying fox underwent two critical life-saving operations and spent time rehabilitating with a wildlife carer during its three-month recovery. Werribee Open Range Zoo associate veterinarian Dr Paul Eden said the animal’s condition was precarious when first found. “Flying foxes are highly dependent on their wings for many purposes,” Dr Eden said. “They can fly an astonishing 6,000km in a year to search for food and pollinate a wide range of plants, supporting ecosystems such as entire eucalypt forests, an important habitat for animals like koalas and possums. They also use their wings to help capture insects, regulate body temperature, and attract other flying-foxes during mating season. So, it was extremely important that we did everything we could to help this animal make a full recovery.” To assist with the recovery process, vets operated to remove some of the damaged wing tissue and administered antibiotics and pain relief. Following the successful procedure, the flying fox was transferred to the wildlife carer

Veterinary nurse Layla Merritt performs surgery on flying fox at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

to prepare it for release back into the wild. Dr Eden said it was extremely rewarding to see the flying fox return to full heath and safely returned to the wild as the species has a critical role in Australia’s ecosystem, supporting both animal and human life. “Our ecosystem would be dramatically different, or cease to exist altogether, without flying foxes. If we don’t have flying foxes, we don’t have forests, if we don’t have forests, we don’t have as much oxygen supply. They are

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critical to our survival.” Dr Eden said there are some simple actions that people can take to keep flying foxes safe. “We can greatly reduce the risk of entanglements by using nets with a mesh size of five-by-five millimetres or less at full stretch for fruit-trees or vegetable gardens. If you encounter a flying fox that is sick or in distress, for the safety of everyone, don’t attempt to rescue the animal yourself. Instead, contact Wildlife Victoria who will deploy a

trained officer to rescue the animal.” Grey-headed flying foxes are classified as vulnerable in the wild, with their population declining due to a reduction in food availability from the destruction of native habitat and impacts of climate change, particularly extreme heat, drought, and fires. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au.

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ohn Warren was only young when he lost his father to suicide. Years later, his brother took his own life after a battle with schizophrenia. Not long after, John’s sister followed. He lost three family members to suicide and was scared he would fall victim to the unrelenting grasp of depression. “Because of the depression that I went through, that sort of made it a bit tougher because I thought oh maybe it’s my time to kick it too.

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of 15 and I looked him in the eyes one day and I go, well, you’re not going to break me anymore, he realised what he was doing. And I thought how stupid is this. I will never do this to my kids in the future, it was a lesson that I learned.” John wasn’t very fond of school and left at the age of 15. “I didn’t have it in me to do school but I was always very good with my hands. On the exact same day I left school, my mum made me get a job at the grocery shop, where I packed shelves for about two years. “And then I knew a minister where I used

to go to a church and he said to me, ‘I can get you an apprenticeship as a wood machinist’, which is a person who deals with operating machines and builds wardrobes, cabinets and that sort of stuff. So I did that for five years as an apprentice.” He went on to work at Hillcrest Secondary College in Broadmeadows as a wood machinist for 17 years before injuring his back. “I had a back injury and I collapsed the three discs in my lower back. That put me out of work for the rest of my life actually,” he says. It was then that John fell into depression, but he didn’t let that stop him.

“I figured I need to try and do something with my life instead of just sitting around doing nothing. So I went back to school for four years and I learned how to do computers and stuff like that.” John describes himself as a curious type of man, having dabbled in a number of different activities over his lifetime. “I went to church for about five or six years, tried a few different churches to see what the difference was. Enjoyed partying and swimming a fair bit. I did a bit of horse riding and I got into obedience work for about five years with my German shepherd and won a few prizes.” “It was all just an outlet. “Carol turned to me and said, ‘what are you going to do next?’ And I said ‘I’m going to buy a Harley’, and so I did.” After his back injury, John sold his bike and turned towards passion projects as a way to keep himself occupied. “I got into playing with old cars and building old cars and I probably got about seven old cars at home.” His latest project that drew the attention of his neighbourhood and strangers was his ‘crazy caravan,’ a fully furnished piece of art he built. “That took me about six months to build and I was hoping to get away with the wife but then she got a bit ill so I’m hoping to sell it.” The father-of-two has a positive outlook on life and encourages everyone around him to do the same. “I’m back on top and full of laughter, enjoying the grandkids that I love. It could have gone the other way for me but I’m glad it didn’t,” he said. “Put a smile on your face and keep pushing through because the next day it becomes better.”

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Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, from 1pm, 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. ■ 9311 9973

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Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down at 12.30-2.30pm. ■ 9741 5525

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Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862

Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

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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 16 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

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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 7.00-9.30pm. ■ 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.

book sale every second Saturday of each month from 10-12.30pm. 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.

Women’s Choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. They meet every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm 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

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. ■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

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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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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

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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 https:// www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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

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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. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket

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 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

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All-rounder Alwis claims best and fairest honour St Albans all-rounder Geeth Alwis wasn’t expecting to win the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division best and fairest award. Having fallen just short the past two seasons, finishing in the top three on both occasions, Alwis didn’t think he had a chance this season of claiming the Roy Paxino Medal. He would finish on 24 votes, two clear of second. “Feeling excited about it,” Alwis said. “I was shocked. The last two years I didn’t win it and was just off the medal. “The last two seasons were better, so I was shocked to win this year after not winning the last two seasons. This season was okay.” Alwis, who took 21 wickets, the fourth most in the division, said while his bowling had remained strong, his batting wasn’t where it had been in recent years. He made 385 runs at an average of 35, the lowest he has averaged since the 2016-17 season.

“I couldn’t get that many runs,” he said. “The last few years I was averaging about 50, this year was 30. With my bowling I was still getting a lot of wickets.” It’s the second time Alwis has won a VTCA best and fairest award. He won the north A1 medal for the 2016-17, when St Albans broke a 30 year premiership drought. The Saints featured high in the Paxino Medal votes, with Simon Lambert finishing equal second with Yarraville Club’s Trent Lawford, and Janoda Arosh finishing third. All three Saints were named in the team of the year. Alwis said while all three of them had good seasons, they would have preferred some team success. The Saints missed out on finals, finishing fifth. “We had a really good team,” he said “We had three of the top players but we still couldn’t play finals.

“As a team we couldn’t get the performances to win. We were close to getting the wins a number of times. “Individually we did well, but not as a team. We know what mistakes we made and what we need to do next season.” Haig Fawkner’s Jaspreet Bhatti and Khalid Hassan, Aberfeldie’s Jordan Kight and Craig Sheedy, Druids Michael Hay, Yarraville Club’s Trent Lawford and Sangaran Nandhalal and Keilor’s Miguel Cummins were also named in the team of the year. Hay was named captain of the side. Sunshine’s Kaushal Lokuarachchi won the division 1 Issacs Howarth Medal. Greenvale’s Jon Kent (division 2), East Keilor’s Rasanjana Don Arachchige (division 3), Gellibrand’s James Ryan (division 4), Footscray United’s Jarrod Eccles (division 5) and Westmeadows’ Natalie Linton (women’s) were among the other winners. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts A-League Western United is through to the A-League semi finals after beating Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night. Aleksandar Prijovic scored the only goal of the game inside the opening 10 minutes with a half-volley that flew into the top corner of the net. Both goalkeepers pulled off some superb saves to keep the score line at 1-0. United faces Melbourne Victory on Tuesday night in the semi finals. For more, head to www.starweekly.com.au.

WRFL Caroline Springs remain undefeated in Western Region Football League division 1. On Saturday the Lakers were too strong for Werribee Districts. The Lakers controlled the game after quarter time in the 15.19 (109)-6.8 (44) win. In other results, Altona beat Point Cook, Spotswood smashed Sunshine and Deer Park had a solid win against the Yarraville Seddon Eagles. In division 3, Albanvale and Braybrook had wins against North Sunshine and Sunshine Heights respectively. Joshua Hope celebrates his goal with teammates to put the Cavaliers 4-0 up against Doveton. (Mark Avellino)

Young Cavaliers step up By Max Hatzoglou Green Gully’s recent run of games has it as one of the in form teams in the National Premier League, with another Australia Cup win giving the young team confidence. The Cavaliers scored four-second half goals to defeat Doveton 4-0 in their Australia Cup match away from home last Tuesday. Coach Stephen Downes was pleased his side could break through the strong defence of Doveton in round six of the Australia Cup. “We started with the youngest squad we’ve ever put out since me and Stevie Laurie have been in charge,” Downes said. “Doveton stuck to a game plan of being very structured and they were hard to break down in the first half. “In the second half we made a couple of changes and it led to us being able to break them down. “We got fortunate and were gifted the first goal and we built from there but the real pleasing thing for me is, and it’s been the same for the last four games is that we’ve kept a clean sheet. “That’s the biggest pleasing thing for me at the minute, that everyone’s working out to 20 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

keepa clean sheet.” After 12 matches the Cavaliers sit in fifth position on the ladder equal on points with third placed Oakleigh and fourth placed Port Melbourne. Downes, who has been coach since 2018 and played at the club from 2011, said he has been pleased with his side’s ability to score after early struggles in the season. “Apart from a couple of halves here and probably one game, all season we’ve been performing well but been unable to score in a lot of games,” Downes said. “At the minute, that seems to have turned the corner and we seem to be scoring. The Cavaliers have scored 12 goals from its past five NPL matches to round eight. Before this, the Cavaliers had scored just one goal from five matches between round three and seven. Downes said confidence has played a part in his team’s ability to score. “We’ve got a young squad so once you get a couple of results, confidence grows and confidence builds,” he said. “There were 10 new signings at the beginning of the season so we’re still working on things. “We still got a lot of areas to improve and

that’s for us to keep working hard at.” Downes complimented some players who have stood out this season, including defender Jordan Lampard. “Starting from the back Liam Driscoll he’s playing very well,” Downes said speaking about his goalkeeper. “His level and standards have been consistent all year. The odd mistake but that’s what happens at this level but he’s been brilliant. “Jordan Lampard his level week on week is exceptional, I would say he is the best left back in the league. “And then Luc Jeggo, his game has raised. “Nahuel Bonada is just getting used to the group and then we’ve got Gianluca Iannucci who’s coming back to a bit of form who has had a few illnesses and injuries which has affected his game. “I would say the full group really is getting to a level where we want it at this stage of the season, but yet, there’s still another 15 games to go before the season ends. “So you just want to be mounting a bit of a challenge in mid season, but then, the main thing is at the end of the season.” Green Gully faced Dandenong Thunder on Friday night in round 13.

EDFL Keilor was on fire against Essendon Doutta Stars on Saturday in the Essendon District Football League premier division. The Blues kicked at least four goals in every quarter in the 25.20 (170)-6.6 (42) win. Luke Cartelli kicked five goals while Kyle O’Connor and Matthew Clark kicked four each. Corey Ellis, in his senior debut for the club having played AFL and Victorian Football League the last 10 years, was named best on ground.

NPL Calder United continued with its good form on Saturday against Alamein in the National Premier League women’s competition. Neither side could score in the first half, before Calder opened their account just after the break. They would seal a 2-0 win with a goal in injury time. Calder sits second on the ladder after three straight wins. In the men’s NPL competition, Green Gully had a 3-0 win, while Melbourne Knights lost to Port Melbourne Sharks. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Lozanovski leaves Westgate for premier league Westgate’s hopes of promotion have suffered a setback with coach Goran Lozanovski returning to the National Premier League. Lozanovski, who has coached the FV state league 2 north-west side since the start of 2021, decided an offer to coach Hume City was too good to refuse. The former Socceroo said having spent most of his career in the NPL, he was always open to returning. “I said to Westgate, it has been a fun exciting time, but if the right opportunity came up I would consider it and give it a crack,” he said. “Hume approached me during the week and we had a conversation about what their goals were and what they wanted to achieve. “They wanted a bit more experience on board. I thought about it for two to three days and said yes.” Lozanovski is no stranger to the NPL having

played in the competition and then coached several sides, including a stint at Hume in 2008-09. Westgate was sitting in sixth spot when Lozanovski made the decision to resign. It had been a mixed season, with three wins, two losses and two draws. It came after the side was sitting top when last season was called off due to the pandemic. Lozanovski said he wished the side well and hoped they would have success in the future. “Unfortunately we weren’t able to achieve anything,’ he said. “Last year we want on a run for six to seven weeks and were in a good position and on a technicality we didn’t get promoted. Upfield has come up and they’re a good side and the other teams have strengthened, so it’s a bit more competitive. “It’s a good club down there and a good

group. Whoever they get, I’m confident that they can still be promoted.” In a statement on its social media, Westgate said it was disappointed to lose Lozanovski. “Westgate Sindjelic FC can confirm that Goran Lozanovski has left his position to take up the role of head coach at NPL1 side Hume City FC. “We are obviously disappointed as the timing of this change is not ideal, however we thank Goran for his services and wish him nothing but the best with his future coaching endeavours. “The club will begin the process of appointing a new head coach immediately and will provide updates in due course. Westgate was due to face fourth placed Albion Rovers on Friday night, after deadline. Goran Lozanovski has left Westgate.

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Tough start for Thunder By Tara Murray Keilor Thunder will continue to make adjustments as they negotiate a tough start to life in the National Basketball League 1 South men’s competition. After winning their opening match, the Thunder has dropped the next three on the road. Thunder coach Liam Glascott said they knew going into the season, a lot of their early matches were ones they would consider 50-50 matches. “It’s not an ideal start,” he said. “We had the toughest road trip in NBL1 South heading to Tasmania and were the first team to do it. “Then we played Geelong in Geelong and this week we face Mt Gambier. That’s four of the top six teams from last season. “That’s a tough start.” Glascott said there had been some good signs and they had taken some of their lessons learned in Tasmania into the Geelong game. The undefeated Supercats won 84-76. “We were neck and neck for large parts of the game, but they would then open up a 10 to 12 point lead and then we would get it down to one shot. “We improved a lot from Tasmania. But we didn’t make the shots or get the stops when we needed them.” Jacob Lampkin top scored with 29 points, while Zac Triplett in his first game of the season scored 20 points. Glascott said one area of improvement they would continue to work on was rebounding. He said the side was shown out too easily on the boards at times. “It’s about having the energy and effort from start to finish,” he said. “We were down 33-11 at half time [against Geelong] but lost by four in the end. They had 16 o [offensive] boards at half time and only had two more in the second half. “We can do it when we want to do it.” Glascott said they were showing that they can be competitive in this league. Jacob Lampkin has been the standout early in the season, averaging 22.50 points per game, shooting at a high percentage. Glascott said they needed a few adjustments so they could knock off a side above them. Triplett will train with the side for the first time this week, while Glascott is hoping that Cirkook Riak will be able to train more, after playing as many games as training sessions early in the season. “We are a new team in the league,” he said. “We are three rounds into a 16 round season. ‘We will look to make a few little adjustments. Hopefully another week on the court and with trip for two sessions and Riak we will make those adjustments.” The women’s side fell short against a star studded Geelong Supercats side on Saturday night.

Zac Triplett in his first game for the Keilor Thunder.

Missing both their imports, the Thunder lost 101-87. The Supercats jumped out of the blocks and led 34-23 at quarter time. The Thunder was better in the second quarter and reduced the margin to eight points. The Thunder’s hopes were dashed in the third quarter, with the Supercats kicking away with a 21-12 quarter. While the Thunder won the last quarter,

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it was too late with the Supercats winning 101-87. Maddie Garrick top scored with 25 points, while Aneta Bandilovska chipped in with 21 points. The Thunder sits 1-3 after the first four rounds. The Thunder were set to face Mt Gambier in both the men’s and women’s on Sunday, after deadline.

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Female dream team a reality Western United’s vision for a female team in the A-League women’s competition is a reality with the side being granted a licence. United announced on Thursday that it had been granted a licence to compete in the 2022-23 season. The club has done a mountain of work the last couple of years on its female program, including having a development squad. Western United chairman Jason Sourasis said this was a special day for female soccer in Melbourne’s west. “This is a special day in the history of our club,” he said. “This is one of those days that will stick out on the timeline when you look back 10, 20, 30 years from now. “To be a truly equal, inclusive club and to represent all people in the west, it was a non-negotiable from the start that Western United needed to have a women’s team. “Everyone at the club is excited about this next step in our journey and we are all committed to bringing success on the pitch with our women’s pathway.” United chief executive Chris Pehlivanis said this was another step in the club’s continued ambition to grow the game for all people in the west. He said there were a lot of people who had worked tirelessly to be ready for this moment. “We dream big for our people in the west and we want to unite the west through football,” he said. “That is exactly what we’re doing by opening up opportunities for women to shine in an elite sporting environment at Western United. “I’m so excited to see our girls representing Western United and witness all of the subsequent milestones that we will be able to celebrate.” Western United women’s football integration manager Amanda Stella said this moment has been a long time coming with the work the Club has done in partnership with Calder United. Stella is also president of Calder United, the only National Premier League Women’s side in the west. “It’s been a long journey but one that I am so proud to have been a part of, and now I am just so happy that we finally have this opportunity that we can give to our girls of the west,” she said. “To have young girls of the west with something to aspire to, role models to look up to and a distinct pathway to map out for their own journeys is what we’ve been striving to achieve.” Tuesday, 17 May, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 21

Devils happy but not satisfied after four wins Keilor Park might have won four games on the trot, but there’s still plenty of work to be done in Essendon District Football League division 2. Having won as many games as they did last season already, there have been plenty of positive signs for the Devils. Devils coach Paul Guicas said they were happy with how things were going, but aren’t content with where things are at. The Devils currently sit second, only behind Oak Park, which is unbeaten. Guicas said one area where they need to improve, is capitalising on their opportunities. In their most recent game last Saturday against Taylors Lakes, the Devils kicked 3.10 before the Lions had scored. The Devils would win by one point. “Taylors Lakes brought it to us,” he said. “In the first quarter we had all the play, but

Matthew Brown gets a handpass away against Taylors Lakes. (Joe Mastroianni) 279826_03

bad kicking in bad football. We could have been six goals up. “We were 3.10 and they kicked a couple

of goals in five minutes and you’re only 11 points up. “That’s footy. We’re happy to take the four points, but we have to get better.” Guicas said the easy option would be to blame having a young team, but he said they can’t keep using that as an excuse. It was some of the Devils experienced players who stepped up when they really needed to. Damian Cavka kicked two goals after being moved forward, while Vincent Schiavello took a number of marks down back. Daylan Kempster was named best on ground. “Daylan is Daylan,” Guicas said. “He’s hard to beat at centre half forward and he’s always in front.” Guicas said young forward Oscar Sasalu will take some time, but would be a really good forward. The Devils had the bye on the weekend.

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Young star leads revival A 16-year-old is leading the turnaround in form for Sydenham Park in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. After a tough start to the season, Sydenham Park moved young star Zach Lisolajski into the striker role to give them some more speed up forward. Those three games have resulted in three wins with Lisolajski scoring seven goals. Sydenham Park coach Denii Lisolajski said they were now happy with how the side was sitting after being down towards the bottom of the table the first few weeks. “For some reason the first four or five weeks we were struggling,” he said. “The boys have now won three on the trot. Heading into the last round we were sitting third last and with the win and other results we now sit fourth. “We’re fairly happy with where we are, but we still want to be higher. Baby steps.” Lisolajski said they group was starting to 22 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 17 May, 2022

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With a couple of players set to miss the match with concussion, the bye comes at the perfect time. The Devils this week face Oak Park. Guicas said they were looking forward to testing themselves. The Devils next win this season, will mean they’ve won their most games in a season since 2016. “It’ll be good to sit back and rest and see where we are at,” Guicas said. “We are looking forward to playing Oak Park. “We’ll have a few guys come back. We’ll see where we are at.” In other division 2 matches on the weekend, Burnside Heights was set to host Jacana, Coburg Districts was hoping to get its season back on track against Oak Park and Hadfield was to host Northern Saints.

believe in what they were doing and coming together as a team. He said early injuries hadn’t helped either, with the side missing at least six players in the first five to six rounds. “Early we had been decimated with injuries,” he said. “It makes a huge difference with everyone available and putting on pressure for spots. “The boys have come together collectively as a whole team. The guys are believing in each other and what we are trying to do . “They’re putting it on the board.” Lisolajski said the move of his son Zach up forward was cause for excitement. Zach made his senior debut for the club last season making an instant impact. He has taken it a step further this season, with the equal most goals in the competition. “He is making life so difficult for the opposition,” Denii said. “He is enjoying his football and the older blokes are looking after him. He doesn’t look out of place and the opposition clubs are targeting him.

“We will keep him up there [as a striker] as he’s so mobile and quick.” While Zach is having an impact, his father knows that they likely aren’t going to have him in the long term. Zach did a 12 day trial in Turkey earlier this year and has attracted a lot of interest both in Australia and overseas “He has come back from Turkey with a fair bit of confidence,” Denii said. “Turkey was a bit of an eye opener. The lifestyle changes and the way they operate, as they eat, breath and live football. “They train three times a week and he realised what he had here. He was offered a contract, but we decided at this point it was best for him to stay here.” Sydenham Park was set to play Brimbank Stallions on Saturday, after deadline. Lisolajski said the game was a ‘six-point’ game. He said a win in this game and the next couple would really set up their season for a good run home.

Sunshine has been left shocked by the sudden departure of coach Heath Scotland five rounds into the Western Region Football League division 1 season. With the Kangaroos sitting 1-4 and coming off a massive loss to Altona on the weekend, Scotland made the decision to step away from the club he has coached since 2021. He was contracted to coach the side next season as well. Kangaroos president Xavier Hayes confirmed that Scotland had made the call to move on. “It’s a bit of a shock for us,” he said. “The results for us haven’t been what he wanted and I guess after Saturday it wasn’t what he wanted and he called it quits. “We’re looking forward to the rest of the season and we wish him well. He has been here two years and he’s done a lot of hard work and we’re thankful.” Assistant coach Chris Atkins will take over the coaching role. Atkins, a former player at the club, had been appointed Yarraville-Seddon coach for the cancelled 2020, but never coached a game. “He gets his chance as senior coach,” said Hayes said. “Hopefully he’ll galvanise the group going forward. There’s still a lot of rounds left and hopefully it can be positive going forward.” Hayes said they had high expectations heading into the season following their recruiting, but having lost a number of players too, it has evened itself out. He said their win against St Albans showed what they could do. “We beat St Albans with some great football,” he said. “Football can turn around in a week.” Atkins first game in charge was on Saturday against ladder leaders Caroline Springs, after deadline. Hayes said outside of the senior results, things were going really well at the club. “The reserves had a close game against Altona who are one of the top sides,” he said. “The junior program is going really well and there’s a lot of excitement and positives.” Tara Murray

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