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A shave of kindness for Ukraine Yarraville West Primary School pupil George Wakefield has shown what a big difference a small deed can make when he decided to shave his head to raise money for children in Ukraine. George has Ukrainian heritage, and he has been talking to his grandmother, or Baba, Sofia Mazur a lot about what has been happening overseas. During the term one school holidays, the grade 4 pupils decided to shave his hair and set up a UNICEF fund, which has so far raised over $1600 for children in war-torn Ukraine. Described by his school principal as an “agent of change for good”, the decision to shave off his hair to raise money came easy to George. “I was thinking about people in Ukraine, and last year I also shaved my head for the World’s Greatest Shave, and I raised some money then, so I thought it’d be a good idea to do it for Ukraine,” he said. George Wakefield and his grandmother Sofia Mazur. (Damjan Janevski) 280677_05
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Gellibrand has been left “high and dry” by both major parties ahead of the federal election, according to Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill. The electorate covers Hobsons Bay, as well as parts of Wyndham and Maribyrnong, and is considered a very safe Labor seat, with the party having won the seat at every election since 1972. Labor candidate Tim Watts, who has held the seat since 2013, has made only three commitments for Gellibrand if an Albanese government is elected on Saturday. If Labor is victorious, Mr Watts has
promised to cut electricity bills for Altona residents via a community battery, committed $500,000 upgrade to the women’s change room facilities at Downer Oval and said he will tackle the GP shortage crisis by making Wyndham a Distribution Priority Area. Liberal candidate Monica Clark has so far promised nothing. Council has been lobbying for funding for a state-of-the-art wetlands centre and the Western Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Council is seeking to fund these projects on a one-third split with the state and federal governments, having already committed $5 million towards the $16 million Hobsons
Bay Wetlands Centre and $20 million to the western aquatic project. “Much lobbying has been done by myself and the administration to promote the benefits of these two projects and others on our ‘wish list’,” Cr Hemphill said. Cr Hemphill labelled the funding commitments as dismal in comparison to funding pledges made in marginal electorates such as Chisholm and Dunkley. “We are now about a week out from the federal election and there has been little commitment from the major parties, particularly when you look at the cash splash in the eastern and south-eastern electorates,” he said last week.
“Disappointingly, it appears that this election campaign has again demonstrated that the less likely a seat is to change, the less likely it is to attract funding commitments from the major parties. “The west deserves better. Our community deserves better.” Mr Watts said if re-elected, he would continue to advocate for projects important to the community as he has done over the past nine years. “Only an Albanese Labor government will deliver for Melbourne’s west after nine years of being ignored by successive Liberal-National governments.” Ms Clark was contacted for comment.
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Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and a great time to acknowledge the contributions of thousands of Hobsons Bay residents who volunteer in their local community. From supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged people, to strengthening or repairing the environment, to helping at sports clubs volunteers make a difference in many areas of community life. Throughout the pandemic, volunteers in Hobsons Bay have continued to play a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our community. Many services and opportunities for community to connect and come together wouldn’t be possible without volunteers.
As our community continues to adapt in 2022, I encourage anyone thinking about getting involved in their local community to give volunteering a go. There are a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Hobsons Bay, and participation in the local community is a great way to connect, make friends, share your skills, and make a difference. Thank you to everyone who volunteers in Hobsons Bay. Happy National Volunteer Week. Mayor Cr Peter Hemphill
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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 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 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.
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All abilities invited to sing a song An Altona Meadows based choir focused on connectivity and accessibility is re-launching this year after a long COVID hiatus, and is looking for members of all ages and all abilities to join. Creativity Australia’s With One Voice (WOV) program is coming back to Hobsons Bay, with a brand new musical director on board to help rebuild the choir. Musical director Steph Payne has been directing community choirs for 25 years. She will be at the helm of the WOV Altona Meadows choir, which now has a fresh new home at the Altona Meadows Community
Centre, and holds rehearsals every Thursday from 2pm to 3pm. Payne said she is building the choir up again from scratch, after many previous members have moved on to different choirs., “What we’re trying to do now is sort of bring it to a younger crowd trying to appeal to the parents and people like that. So we’ve timed it so that it’s kind of after lunch but before the school pickup time kind of thing, so that we can try and appeal to a younger group of people,” she said. WOV choirs have a particular emphasis on accessibility, Payne said.
“All levels and all ages and all abilities, all backgrounds, all cultures, everything, all genders, all welcome,” she said. “It’s all about inclusivity … harmonies tend to be much less complex, it’s really, sometimes it’s even more of a sing along you know, it’s just about getting people together and singing.” Details: https://www.creativityaustralia. org.au/join-a-choir/altona-meadows/ or ht t ps://w w w.facebook .com / WOVAltonaMeadows.
The state government will invest $350,000 to install traffic surveillance monitoring cameras in Melbourne’s west to ensure ongoing safety on roads that are heavily used by trucks. The cameras are part of the government’s major investment to create more direct and efficient freight to port connections, which would help move thousands of trucks away from residential areas. The project will be delivered by the department of transport, with the cameras to capture traffic on key routes where legislated trucks curfews and limits have been put in place. Additional signage will also be placed on key routes within these areas. An updated guide has also been launched by the state government to help to educate truck drivers and outline exactly where and when drivers can travel through certain parts of the west. This guide was developed in collaboration with the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group, Victorian Transport Association, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and Maribyrnong Council. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll this project has factored in both the needs of the local community and the freight transport industry. “This investment into new cameras and an updated guide is the result of a collaborative approach that has ensured both the needs of the inner west community and the long-term viability of the freight task and transport network are addressed,” Mr Carroll said.
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While the situation in Ukraine can be confusing at best even for adults, the nine-year-old is fairly clued in as to what’s happening. “I think I understand it, Ukraine is under attack by Russia,” he said.
“Ukraine hasn’t attacked them and they don’t seem like mean people so Russia should stop what they’re doing.” George described his Baba as his best friend, someone who makes him delicious food, with varenyky being a particular favourite. When Ms Mazur found out what her grandson was doing to raise funds for
Ukraine, she said she couldn’t help but cry. “I thought, how wonderful that a nine-year-old thought of something on his own, to do such a wonderful thing. I was so proud of what he did because it was something he decided to do, nobody forced him,” she said. Heavily involved in the Ukrainian
community in Brimbank, watching what has been happening to her people from so far away has been nothing short of heartbreaking for Ms Mazur. “We don’t want to fight, we just want to live in our own country in peace.” Molly Magennis
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As we emerge from COVID isolation, it’s important we get local business booming again. Council understands it has a role to play in this and has been working with small business and local traders to stimulate trading opportunities. This includes the outdoor dining program which our community has embraced, wanting us to not only keep the pandemic parklets but to install more. Check out our draft policy designed to support this at YourCityyYourVoice.com.au/outdoordining. These outdoor dining extensions have not only delivered an economic stimulus to our commercial precincts, they’ve also facilitated connections fundamental to our mental health and wellbeing. Council is also working with Traders Associations to support events and functions like, Sunshine Daydream in Yarraville, East Meets West in Footscray and the Colours Festival in West Footscray that draw visitors to these areas to enjoy social activities, that at the same time have a positive impact on the local economy. I encourage you to the opportunity to enjoy these events while also supporting our local businesses.
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Briefs National Road Safety Week With National Road Safety Week running until May 23, Footscray Police Station acting Inspector Steve Hayes has urged drivers to be cautious on the roads. Led by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), this year motorists are being asked to “pledge to drive so others survive”. Acting Inspector Hayes said he had been witness to far too many accidents involving dangerous and reckless driving behaviours. “Often these accidents could be avoided by people doing the right thing, not speeding, not using their mobile phones while driving or simply just paying full attention at all times whilst behind the wheel.”
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Altona Pier will be demolished and replaced with a modern design, with construction set to commence later this year. Ports and freight minister Melissa Horne announced the new design on May 16, which depicts a pier with an angled, Y-shaped head and a timber pier deck. The design features lighting to ensure safe pedestrian access, an accessible lower landing providing connection to the water for swimming and recreational boating and a pier head junction that provides space for emergency vehicles to turn.
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By Molly Magennis A Hobsons Bay resident has been recognised for his volunteer work in schools across the community as a part of National Volunteer Week. Ted Hudson has been acknowledged by EdConnect, a charity which connects volunteers with schools, for his work with students in Melbourne’s west over the past 14 years. This recognition has come in time for National Volunteer Week, which runs from May 16 to May 22, and celebrates the importance of volunteer work across the country. Mr Hudson said he struggled immensely during lockdown’s over the past two years, and couldn’t wait to get back to helping students when everything returned to normal. “My life was horrendously wasted during the COVID-19 lockdown period, there is no sugar coating it,” he said. “Being a dedicated lifetime youth worker there is no way I can keep busy and, living alone, I found the time considerably boring. “Of course, there is housework, shopping, and walking to be done, but technology such as phones, computers, and television is no substitute whatsoever for being actively out and about in the community. “When the lockdowns were over, I was most looking forward to returning to libraries, gym sessions, junior sports coaching and assisting at schools.” Recently, Mr Hudson was invited to talk to students in Altona about what school was like in the 1950’s in comparison to today. He said the chance to share memories from his own childhood was an extremely enjoyable experience. “The students seemed to be engaged and
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interested and started asking lots of questions, it was great to have the teacher there to emphasise certain points too,” he said. Currently, Mr Hudson is volunteering at Altona College two days per week, where he listens to grade one pupils read and helps out around the classroom. He described volunteering as an extremely rewarding role, and encouraged anyone who was interested to get involved. “It’s nice to be part of their learning journey and it’s not always classroom learning, you
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Hobsons Bay council is asking for community feedback on the proposed sale of the former Hobsons Bay Kindergarten site. The sale of the property located on 122 Woods Street, Newport, was originally agreed by council in 2010, with the Hobsons Bay Kindergarten and Toy Library relocating to the Newport Gardens Early Years Centre in 2014. The site could not be sold however due to a restrictive covenant registered on two of the lots. This covenant has now been removed through a planning scheme amendment. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said any money gained from the sale of the three lots would be put back into the community. “Half of the money from the sale would be invested in the Western Aquatics facility construction reserve, a quarter into the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre construction reserve, and a quarter for the Hobsons Bay Property Development Fund reserve,” he said. Before proposing the sale, an analysis was undertaken to ensure there were enough kindergarten services in the area, Cr Hemphill said. Community feedback will close on Sunday, May 29, with all submissions received during this consultation to be presented at a future council meeting this year, prior to a decision being made. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/122woods.
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can help in a garden, cooking, specialist classes or even help out around the school with maintenance or office work,” EdConnect western region liaison officer Rhonda Velkovski said Mr Hudson has so much knowledge and life experience to share with young students. “Without the ongoing commitment from people like Ted, EdConnect would not be able to support the 14,000 students that we do across Australia each year,” she said.
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Feedback sought on Spotswood Hobsons Bay council is inviting residents to give their feedback on major projects and planning initiatives for Spotswood. Both the Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan and the Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville Place Guide are currently out for public consultation. The structure plan was developed following extensive community consultation as part of Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville. It will be used to guide future land use and public space and infrastructure around the
Spotswood activity centre to help bring about the better places community vision. The draft structure plan also aims to improve access to open space areas via improved pedestrian and cycle paths, increased open space within redevelopment sites and improved access to community facilities. Council is also seeking feedback on better places projects such as early concepts on the Greenline, which includes exploring separated bike lanes and improved streetscape along
Hall, McLister and Birmingham streets. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said that the draft structure plan reflected the suburb’s transition from a mostly industrial area to a vibrant village. “The population of Spotswood-South Kingsville is expected to double from 2016 to 2036, bringing significant opportunity for urban renewal and changing industry,” he said. “The structure plan implements the community vision developed through the
Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville consultation and facilitates the growth of Spotswood’s activity centre while protecting Spotswood’s heritage and character.” Council is accepting feedback on the draft structure plan and relevant place guide projects until Thursday, June 2. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov. au/spotswood-activity-centre-structure-plan or participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/BPSSK.
Whitten Oval pledge Victoria University’s Whitten Oval redevelopment project has been promised a $15 million funding boost if Labor is successful at the upcoming federal election. Fraser MP Daniel Mulino made the announcement on May 11 alongside Western Bulldogs chief executive Ameet Bains and Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran. This investment in the Whitten Oval upgrade would help to deliver a community focused precinct that will provide various services and amenities to help serve communities in Melbourne’s west. Construction of a new Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Centre would be made possible, which would help expand the size and reach of the foundation’s services such as their Sons and Daughters of the West programs. It would also help deliver a Women’s Health and Leadership Hub, which would be a central point for the delivery of programs that promote girls’ and women’s health and leadership.
Dr Mulino said Whitten Oval is an integral and iconic part of Melbourne’s west. “I’m delighted that Labor’s $15 million investment will help to secure the long-term future of elite women’s football and so many important community programs at the home of the Dogs,” he said. “By delivering new and expanded capacity for the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and its partners, Labor’s investment will help to provide vital services and programs that reduce community disadvantage and enhance wellbeing for communities across Fraser and Melbourne’s west”. Western Bulldogs president Kylie Watson-Wheeler welcomed the election promise. “It’s pleasing that all sides of politics can see the tremendous community benefits to come from this important redevelopment project and that the community’s interests in realising this project are being put ahead of everything else.”
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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.
A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.
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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite
emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s
done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
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Dig deep for Red Shield Appeal By Molly Magennis The Salvation Army’s signature fundraising drive, The Red Shield Appeal, is back on this year, focusing on the burgeoning issue of family and domestic violence. The Red Shield Appeal is run over the months of April, May and June each year, with the national door knock taking place on May 28-29. Hobsons Bay Salvation Army Corps Lieutenant Star Conliffe said all funds raised from the appeal will go towards helping
community projects. “For us in Hobson’s Bay, we’ll be using the money to fund our Christmas hampers and vouchers, so we look after approximately 90 families each year,” she said. “We also run a free brass music program for one of our local schools, for Altona Meadows Primary School, so we’ll also be using funds raised for that.” Ms Conliffe said she has seen a substantial increase in the number of people coming to the Hobsons Bay corps for welfare assistance, saying that housing stress is a
major factor. “We’ve seen huge increases, particularly since mid-last year, and one of the main culprits we see has been the cost of housing,” she said. “A lot of people are just in housing stress, which means they’ve got less money to spend on the bills and food and their other living expenses. “We’re just completely run off our feet every single day that we’re open. Particularly [for] food, there’s an incredible increase in the demand for that.”
Salvation Army volunteers will be stationed at shopping centres, supermarkets and train stations over the next few weeks, with the Hobsons Bay Corps hosting a barbecue at Altona Bunnings on May 27. “If [you] see us, please just give us a smile and pop some dollars in a tin because literally every dollar counts, it all adds up, and it makes a really big difference in times like these,” Ms Conliffe said.
Choirs on the big stage Paul Marshall is in his third season at Glee West. He said being able to perform with the cast of The Heartbreak Choir was both exciting and intimidating. “As far as opportunities go, this is like winning tattslotto,” he said. “Normally we’re singing in front of friends or family or some random community people wandering past with their pram, you know, it’s just a random event, whereas this is hundreds of people in an auditorium there to be entertained. It’s everything, it’s horrifically intimidating and enormously exciting.” The Western Health Singers will join the cast of T’he Heartbreak Choir ‘on May 19, while Glee West will take the stage on May 23, 26, 27 and 28. Details: https://www.mtc.com.au/ plays-and-tickets/whats-on/season-2022/theheartbreak-choir/. Molly Magennis
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Two choirs based in Melbourne’s west will join the upcoming season of Melbourne Theatre Company’s production ‘The Heartbreak Choir’. ‘The Heartbreak Choir’ tells the story of a fractured choir group, which as a result of a particular event, finds itself split in half. Each night, one of the 13 choirs involved will join the cast on stage for the finale, with the Western Health Singers and Glee West being given the honour to perform in front of hundreds of people. Heartbreak Choir’s musical director Vicky Jacobs said choirs are a “web of the community”. “Because being involved in a choir, you don’t have to have any physical ability. You don’t even have to have a heap of musical ability, just a willingness to do some practice,” she said. “You get this great cross section of people, and a choir is a great way for people to meet other people that they wouldn’t necessarily bump into in their lives. They’re great vehicles for drawing our communities together.”
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Handyman is John of all trades John Warren is a curious man, dabbling in a number of pastimes over the years. He speaks with Helena Abdou how his various outlets have helped him overcome a battle with depression.
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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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- John Warren “Maybe I was just a little bit stronger and lucky to pull myself out of it.” Born in Albert Park, and raised in Broadmeadows, John is one of five children. He later moved to Jacana, where he met his wife Carol. The pair have been married for 50-odd years. He has two sons, Paul and Adam, who he says are his whole world. “I love my boys and I’m proud of the men that they are. They’ve done really well for themselves.” Sadly, John didn’t have the same loving relationship with his father. “In those days, men were pretty hard on kids ... I suppose I’ve got bad memories as far as my
John Warren has lived quite the life and now puts his time into passion projects.
dad goes,” John says. “I think that happened right up to the age 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.
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“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.
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“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.”
John also loves doing up old cars.
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oint Cook Village is a resort-style retirement community offering the convenience of a small town inside its gated walls. With a shopping centre situated a short walk or less than five minute drive from the village, you’ll have all you need in an intimate yet spacious environment. The past two years have proved difficult for many people with social isolation and loneliness affecting Australians as we fought through the pandemic. There are a myriad of positives to living in an RCA Village. Extensive security measures including gates, vigilant neighbours, security cameras and keycards will put your mind at ease. You can also get rid of your lawnmower at Point Cook Village, and focus your time on your garden if that tickles your fancy! If not, you can establish a low maintenance, simple garden that looks great and proves easy to take care of. The pandemic has taught us the importance of social interaction and emotional support for everyone, and Point Cook Village has a strong team of professional support staff and amicable residents. As we continue to be released of more and more restrictions, older people and retirees may be once again left as the only ones at home in the street during business hours. Living in a retirement community such as Point Cook Village means residents will always have a peer to chat to, walk with, have a cuppa with or play a game of cards. The heart of the village is the clubhouse, where smiling faces will welcome you at reception, serve you tea and coffee from the cafe or drinks from the bar and stop for a chat in the shared spaces. Point Cook Village possesses onsite medical consulting rooms that are regularly visited by a doctor and allied health practitioners, as well as pampering services including a hairdresser and nail artist. Facilities also include a pool and spa, gym room, billiards and games room, library with computers and WiFi, as well as a multi-purpose room. There is also the opportunity to meet new people with similar interests and values. Activities such as lawn bowls, golf, bridge and craft groups meet regularly at the village and can make life far more rewarding and inclusive, while a workshop provides a purposeful hobby to tinker with, and the veggie garden nurtures the soul. The village will be welcoming prospective residents into its grounds on Wednesday, May 25, where you can tour the grounds, view the facilities and chat with village manager Michael Lynch. You can also chat with residents on the day as well as enjoying drinks, a barbecue and some sweets. “The bowling club has organised some games of bowling, volunteers will be staffing the barbecues and coffee club with cakes and scones, residents will be doing meet and greets in the clubhouse, apartments and villas will be open for inspection and visitors will have a chance to speak directly with residents and village staff,” Michael says. The brilliant gardens and fantastic homes are based around the central canal – sweeping views of the bowling green and canal from the clubhouse showcase the beautiful water features and add a tranquil feel to the village. With luscious landscaping lining the walking tracks through the village, residents
Point Cook Village will welcome the community to its open day on Wednesday May 25.
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The variety of services and facilities at Point Cook Village will have you wanting for nothing.
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With scenic gardens and a central canal, Point Cook Village is a relaxing resort-style environment.
can enjoy a morning stroll, a walk with their dog or even chasing after the grandkids. If you’re looking to downsize your home but increase convenience and security,
as well as keep living life to the fullest, consider Point Cook Village today. The open day runs from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday, May 25.
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Point Cook Village is located at 320 Point Cook Road, Point Cook. For more information, phone (03) 9394 6799 or visit www.pointcookvillage.com.au.
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Friends of Altona Library The Friends of Altona Library will holding their annual general meeting on Friday, May 20 at 1.30pm at Altona Library, 123 Queen Street, Altona. ■ http://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries
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 ■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries
Mosaic workshop Come try your hands at mosaic making – a creative, meditative and satisfying art form. Learn the skills of mosaic from start to finish while being guided on how to choose your colour palette, cut, shape and arrange glasses into harmonious mosaic. Materials such as an external board (300m x 300m), adhesive, grout and a selection of tiles will be provided in the term fee. The workshops will be held every Monday until June 20 at Braybrook Community Hub, 1-3pm. Cost: $52 or $44 for concession. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BYUJE
Bollywood dance fitness A vibrant and entertaining dance that is suitable for beginners. It gives a whole body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood music. Fusing classical Indian steps with folk, Latin and hip-hop styles, the class offers a fast-moving and vivacious dancing workout that is great for enjoyable group exercise. Classes run every Tuesday at Braybrook Community Hub from 6.15-7.15pm until June 21. Cost: $54 or $45 for concession. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BYUFN
Colin Gough having a great time at the Morning Melodies at Iramoo Community Centre.
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
Meditation for Longevity Meditation for Longevity is a journey of awareness and selfcare which increases one’s joy and fulfilment in life. Classes run on Fridays at Braybrook Community Hub from 10.30am, beginning June 3. Cost: $32. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BYUNA
Job Seeker help sessions Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume and job interview help. Community Employment Connector sessions will be running at Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre on Wednesdays from noon-2pm during the school term. Jobs Victoria Advocate sessions run at the Altona North Library Community Library on Thursdays, 10-11am. ■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ or 1300 462 542
Heritage Walks Enjoy a leisurely 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, 0418 377 336
Wednesday Walking Group The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area from 10.15-11am. ■ 9397 6168
Musicians wanted Sunshine Community Brass is looking for
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.
Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month from 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the
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friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only.
on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Women’s Choir
Musicians welcome
Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30pm at Church of Christ Hall, Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com
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
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
Altona North combined probus
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Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
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-Meadowsand-Newport-Heart-Foundation-WalkingGroups
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. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
Williamstown Craft Market 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. From 10am-4pm. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket
Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets
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
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
Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
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just because I think for us, we know how that ground plays, but we weren’t playing to our advantage,” she said. “It was just, you know, that middle patch, I think in the third quarter was you know, as I say the premiership quarter, that sort of took the game away from us.” When compared to the last time the two teams met back in round five, the Gulls showed an obvious improvement, particularly
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in being able to stay in the game and fight until the last siren. “Previously, we would have dropped our heads and you know, the teams would have kicked away however we really stuck together as a group and it was really nice and really pleasing to see these girls really fight to the end,” Cula-Reid said. “In terms of what our brand was, we went so far away from who we were in the first game we
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Briefs AFLW Several Western Jets players have been invited to the AFLW draft combine. More than 100 players have been selected for the combine, which will be state-based this year. The combine will be shorter this year with just one physical test, the two-kilometre time trial. Jets captain Charlotte Baskaran leads the Jets selected with Montana Ham, Krystal Russell and Laura Elliott also invited.
By Tara Murray Newport set the standard for how it wants to play in the first half of its win against Albion in the Western Region Football League division 2 on Saturday. Newport produced a strong first half to open up a 29-point lead at half time against a strong Cats unit. The Cats got back into the game in the third quarter, turning the deficit into an 11-point lead. There was another twist in the tale, with Newport kicking five last quarter goals to seal the 15.14 (104)-12.21 (93) win. Newport assistant coach Josh Russo said it was a good hard fought win. “It was a game of two halves,” he said. “We had a really strong first half, before Albion got a kick in the third quarter. “We rallied in the last quarter and changed a few things. We’re pretty happy but we shouldn’t have allowed that to happen as coaches and players.” Russo said after not getting the results they were after in recent weeks, that it could have been easy to fall into the trap of thinking they would lose again. He said they hoped this would provide confidence and allow them to build throughout the season. “We didn’t drop our heads and we dug deep and found something,” he said. “After the last few results they could have been thinking about another loss, but they didn’t. “It will provide confidence. It showed the way we can play. Overall we hadn’t been playing poor, but not just getting the results. “The first half is the standard and the platform we need to use going forward. Omar Abou-Zeid and Abdul Jawad kicked three goals each in the win. Those two along with Mustafa Mesto were among the best. The win was Newport’s second of the season, with the side now sitting in sixth spot. This week they face Glen Orden, which has the same record after six rounds. “The results have not shown how good they are,” Russo said. “We will not be complacent and it will not be easy. We have to go there with a focused mindset.” In other results, North Footscray beat Wyndhamvale. After trailing at quarter time, the Devils built throughout to get the 12.19 (91)-10.6 (66) win. David Allitt kicked three goals in the win. Parkside continued its good form, beating
played [North Melbourne] and it was just really pleasing to see the girls stick to our brand and stick to our guns and trust the process.” Having the ‘Mac Attack’ duo in Cassie McWilliam and Sophia McCarthy back on field was a welcome sight, Cula-Reid said. “They just bring a completely different dynamic to our forward line and we just look so much more lively. I guess the word is like we have more opportunity to score where we’ve got them in the team,” she said. The Gulls have a tough two final rounds approaching, tackling Geelong this weekend and Hawthorn after. Cula-Reid said despite the tough season, the club has got all the right ingredients to build a successful team. “It’s just building a bit of resilience through these skills to fight to the end and I thought they really showed that in this game,” she said. “So we’re going to contest ourselves to see where we’re at [against those] top two sides going into the 2023 season.”
VFL Williamstown was brought back to earth in the Victorian Football League on Saturday night. After claiming their first win of the season last week the Seagulls were no match for Frankston, losing 10.15 (75)-3.16 (34). Liam Hunt had 24 disposals for the Seagulls. Meanwhile, Footscray suffered a 13.12 (90)-4.11 (35) loss to Collingwood.
WRFL Spotswood stamped its authority in the Western Region Football League women’s division 1 competition on Saturday against Hoppers Crossing. Spotswood piled on the goals in the 17.9 (111)-1.2 (8) win. Caitlin Brennan kicked five goals in the win. In the other division 1 match in the first weekend of the split round, Werribee Centrals beat Yarraville Seddon Eagles, 7.14 (56)-3.2 (20). In division 2, Point Cook Centrals, Caroline Springs, Point Cook and West Footscray took the points.
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Glen Orden 26.13 (169)-5.6 (36). The Magpies kept the Hawks goal less in the first half, while piling on the scoreboard pressure themselves. Jackson Lesko and Shaun Campbell kicked five goals each for the Magpies. Point Cook Centrals were too strong for West Footscray, winning 37.15 (237)-6.7 (43). In division 1, Altona and Spotswood both had big wins.
The Vikings beat Point Cook, 22.15 (147)-4.7 (31). Elliot Cavallaro kicked five goals for the Vikings. Spotswood was too strong for Sunshine, winning 22.24 (156)-11.5 (71). Mitchell Coleman kicked six goals in a best on ground performance for the Woodsmen. Yarraville Seddon lost to Deer Park, 14.17 (101)-11.8 (74).
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. 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.” FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Koch is excited for new challenge Returning to Yarraville Cricket Club was refreshing for Jonah Koch. Having played premier cricket since he was 15, Koch joined the Eagles earlier this year and played the second half of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. Koch was last week named as the club’s playing coach for the next two seasons, replacing Matthew Grose. He said he was looking forward to the new challenge. Koch has been involved with coaching in the pathway system for six years at the Western Spirit and Maribyrnong College “It’s really exciting and I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I played after Christmas … With COVID, I wanted a bit more time off to do things. “I really enjoyed it and my older and younger brothers both played here. It’s a good club with a lot of potential.” Koch said while he enjoyed his time at premier cricket, which included 37 first XI games, his time at that level was finished. He said premier cricket took up a lot of time.
“Even playing twos and pushing for ones,” he said. “It’s not just training, you have to do a lot. I came back to Yarraville and it was a new challenge and refreshing.” Koch said he didn’t think the Eagles were too far from turning things around. The side finished 14th season in the south-west season, “Last year we had a pretty poor finish,” he said. “We have to make sure we are competitive week in and week. “We need to try and turn those 50-50 games that we lost last year into wins, instead of falling over at the last hurdle. “We’ll look to bring in one or two experienced players and keep the group we have and I think we can turn it around pretty quickly.” Koch said they might lose a few younger players to premier cricket, but said having gone through that pathway himself he understands completely the journey. Koch said from as far as he was aware Grose would remain at the club in a playing capacity. He said he would seek his assistance when
he needed it. “He has a wealth of knowledge,” he said. “He’s a real asset to the side.” As for the captaincy, Koch said he was unsure whether he would captain as well. He said a couple of the players they were targeting would make great captains. One thing Koch is looking forward to is playing more cricket with his brothers. “The younger one was on the ones and then got dropped, but had some success and came back up,” he said. “I’ve played premier cricket since I was 15 and haven’t played a lot of cricket with them. My younger brother has an aspiration to play premier cricket and I want to help him with the journey. “My older brother has been captain of the threes for years. He has a wealth of knowledge and I’ll be turning to him.” Tara Murray Jonah Koch (Supplied)
Hot start for the Gators They may be undefeated, but the Altona Gators know there’s plenty of work to do in the Big V women’s division 2 competition. The Gators have won their first seven matches, with periods of brilliance, but have struggled to put together consistent four quarter performances. Gators coach Cameron Wilkosz said it’s hard to be disappointed with such a good start to the season. “We’re not doing too bad,” he said. “We’ve had a pretty hot start to the season. “We’ve had a couple of injuries that we’ve had to manage, but we’re pretty happy with how it’s going.” The injuries have left the Gators with just seven players in their normal squad. Reyhan Aziz injured her knee in round one and Kendall Hawea fractured her ankle and tore ligaments. She’ll be out for four to six weeks, maybe even six to eight weeks. Wilkosz said it’s something they will have to work around, which they’ve done well so far. “Only having nine players and getting some long term injuries isn’t great,” he said. “We’ve tried not to get in anyone in as we wanted to keep it Altona players as much as we can. “One of the under-18s has stepped up to the team for the season in a development role to give us 10 players including injuries. “We’re trying to not disrupt the youth league side, as they are doing well.” The Gators players have been sharing the load in the absence of the two key players, with four players averaging double figure points per game. Sharna Appleby is leading the way with more than 20 points per game. Appleby missed several games last season through injury. “She is a weapon,” Wilkosz said. “I’ve had the luxury to coach her both in Bendigo and Altona. “She’s got a bit longer leash to be able to go about things and the other girls are finding that out. “It’s nice though, one game Sharna only had four points, but we won by 30 points.” Wilkosz said while they were happy they know that they can still get better. “We scraped through a couple of games,” he said. “Round one, we won by one point. “We need to put together a four quarter performance. We have exploded in parts. “A couple of weeks ago against Gippsland
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in the final quarter. Speaking before the match, Wilkosz said they would get a lot out of the game no matter the result. “We are really looking forward to the test,” he said. “There are no such thing as wins and loss, it’s wins and lessons. Sometimes losses are a good thing, but we would like to be 8-0 though.”
Magic find solid form Things are starting to click for Altona Magic in the National Premier League competition. After an up and down start to the season, the Magic have kept a clean sheet the last three games, including winning their last two games. Magic coach Savvas Patikkis said the group was starting to believe in what they were doing. “It’s been a good couple of weeks on the park,” he said. “We’re pretty pleased with that. I think the boys have started to realise that we have what it takes to compete with the top sides. “They really believe what we are working towards and we’re stamping our brand on the league.” On Sunday, the Magic beat St Albans Saints, 4-0. Patikkis said it was always going to be a tough match on the road. “We were 1-0 at half time, but it could have been 2-0,” he said. “The boys kept fighting and going out there and doing the right things. “We finally got some reward for effort. It could have been a 7-0, 8-0 score line.” The recent results have seen the Magic move up to eighth on the ladder and well and truly out of the relegation zone. Patikkis said they wanted to sit around the middle of the table at the half way point of the season. “It’s a bit disappointing that we aren’t sitting a little bit higher,” he said. “We lost a few games that we shouldn’t have. When we’re assessing the first half of the season, we want to sit in the middle of the table and in touching distance of the top six. “We want to set a platform for the second half of the season.” The Magic will this weekend face Hume City, which sits 13th. Hume’s new coach is former Altona Magic mentor Goran Lozanovski. Patikkis said it was important to beat the sides below them on the ladder. Tara Murray
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