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Bantering with the best Young podcaster Brandan Muhtari has grown the popularity of his podcast, ‘Banter with Brandan’ to the point where he has a waitlist for the St Albans footballers wanting to be interviewed. “A few boys have been coming up to me and saying, ‘When am I going to be able to podcast?’ It’s a pretty huge wait list,” Brandan said. The 12-year-old, who is in his second season at St Albans, began his podcast in 2021 through the club’s Facebook page. The podcast has since featured club players, including former AFL footballers Josh Hill and Sam Butler. Brandan’s podcast has featured interviews as well as a post-match ‘Roaming Brandan’ segment inspired by AFL commentator Brian Taylor. He put down his impressive communication skills to his personality. “I think it’s just because I’m a big talker. A lot of people say that I’ve swallowed a radio most of the time,” he said. “So I think it’s just come naturally for me.” Brandan’s next step for the podcast is to grow and interview players from other clubs. “And I hope to one day get some AFL players on or some big people on.”

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Calls for Calder action By Max Hatzoglou The state government has been criticised for failing to include significant funding for Calder Freeway upgrades in this year’s state budget, despite predictions it will become Melbourne’s second most congested road by 2031. Calder Action Group president Russell Mowatt said significant population growth along the freeway corridor meant the road needed to be upgraded urgently to reduce congestion. As reported by Star Weekly, a 2019 Infrastructure Australia report warned that the Calder Freeway will become Melbourne’s

second most congested road during morning peaks, and the third most congested in the evening by 2031. The report stated the freeway was struggling to meet demand from outer growth areas, and in 2016 was the seventh most congested road in Melbourne during morning peak periods and ninth in evening peak. The state announced $50 million to upgrade the freeway between Gap Road in Sunbury and the M80 Ring Road last year, following Brimbank council’s ‘Fix the Calder’ campaign. The federal government had already committed $50 million, with $400,000 allocated to be spent in 2021-22. Planning work on the upgrade is under way,

however the 2022-23 state budget papers reveal that just $3.45 million is expected to be spent by June 30, with an addition $5.90 million projected to be spent in 2022-23. According to the budget papers, $90.65 million of the $100 million set aside for the project last year is unspent and there is no confirmed completion date for the upgrades. Mr Mowatt said the Calder Action Group had expected more funding for the upgrades to address the “serious economic and social penalties” associated with the road’s congestion. He said the Calder Park Drive overpass was “needed now” to improve safety at the

interchange. “However … time has passed without any clear indication of when further work will be funded, despite significant population growth in the areas that the Calder services and continuing accident rates,” he said. A government spokesperson said the overall investment in transport infrastructure in the north and north-west would help people move around. “These local communities have experienced significant growth, placing pressure on the transport network, so it’s fantastic to see planning works under way on the busy Calder corridor.”

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West’s Labor MPs retain seats Max Hatzoglou Fraser Labor MP Daniel Mulino has retained his seat as part of a Labor victory in the 2022 Federal Election despite a 3.01 per cent swing against Labor in the electorate. As of Monday morning, Mr Mulino received 65.04 per cent of the two-party preferred votes, with 47,221 votes, compared to Liberal Party candidate David Wood’s 25,384 votes (34.96 per cent). Mr Mulino said he was grateful to have been re-elected as the member for Fraser and

honoured to have the opportunity to continue working with, and working for, the community. “I am so excited to represent Fraser as part of an Albanese Labor government that will deliver a stronger Medicare, cheaper childcare, more secure jobs, and new investment in aged care, the NDIS [National Disability Insurance Scheme] and all the services that people across Fraser rely on,” he said. “I am thrilled that Labor’s victory allows us to deliver $15 million to upgrade the Whitten Oval, to make a major investment in the Vietnamese Museum of Australia in Footscray,

to upgrade Quang Minh Temple in Braybrook and to ensure that a nurse will be onsite 24-7 in every Fraser residential aged care centre. “This is only fourth time since the Second World War that Labor has formed government from opposition. Led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Labor is humbled by this victory. We will govern in the tradition of previous Labor governments that built Medicare, the NDIS, universal superannuation, stronger protections for workers and the modern Australian economy.” In Gorton, Brendan O’Connor had received

59.73 per cent (41,203 votes) of the two-party preferred vote as of Monday, compared to Liberal candidate John Fletcher’s 40. 27 per cent (27,775 votes). This represented a swing of 4.51 per cent against Labor. Former Labor leader Bill Shorten will also be re-elected in the seat of Maribyrnong, which covers Keilor Park, Keilor Downs and Tullamarine, after securing 62.12 per cent of the two-party preferred vote as of Monday. There was a swing of 1.81 per cent towards Labor in this electorate.

Daylight to shine in Brimbank Brimbank will host a number of events to recognise National Reconciliation Week from May 27 to June 3. The week will be a time for all Australians to learn about the shared histories, cultures and achievements and how each person can contribute to reconciliation. Council-run events will include storytelling, singing and art in celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. One of the events will feature acclaimed yidiki (didgeridoo) player, Johnny Daylight. Daylight will be roving Alfrieda Street, Main Road East and Princess Street in St Albans playing the didgeridoo on Saturday, May 28. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the week provides many free events for community to attend and help tackle“ the unfinished business of reconciliation“. “We have a fantastic range of no charge activities for our community to enjoy in the lead up and over the week, including First Nations storytime for infants, an afterschool activity zone and singing workshops with Kutcha Edwards,“ she said. “There’s also a Songs and Stories show with Kutcha Edwards at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans on May 27. “The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2022 is ‘Be Brave. Make Change.’ “This sets us a challenge – individuals, families, communities, organisations and government – to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so together we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.”

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New bridge to open in July The Fitzgerald Road level crossing in Ardeer is on track to be removed in July, six months ahead of schedule. The project will include a new road bridge going over the existing rail line, looping around to Forrest Street and Fitzgerald Road on the other side. Motorists have been advised to expect disruptions, with road closures required on sections of Fitzgerald Road during July to complete the build. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan advised those using roads near the Fitzgerald Road level crossing to plan ahead as the project nears completion. “We encourage Victorians travelling over winter to plan ahead as we deliver the projects our growing city and state needs,“ she said. Roads and Public Transport MP Ben Carroll thanked the community for its patience during the works. “We always try and minimise disruption as much as possible and we thank Victorians for their patience as we get on with a huge program of works.” Meanwhile, Sunbury train line passengers are also advised to prepare for delays next month, with buses replacing trains from June 3 to 29 as part of the Sunbury Line uprgade. Max Hatzoglou

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The art of inclusion Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Third runway – Council is calling for a range of actions by Federal and State Governments to minimise the harm to human health • Creating Streets for People Policy – Tell us what you think • Odessa Avenue Reserve upgrade, Keilor Downs – Let us know what you think could make the park better • St Andrews Park upgrade, Deer Park – Share your ideas for a better park for you and your community • Noble Court Reserve upgrade, Sunshine West – Share your views

• Calder Park Drive Level Crossing Removal Urban Design Principles – Share your thoughts on this project • Park Upgrades in Noble Court Reserve, St Andrews Park and Odessa Avenue Reserve – Let us know what park features and facilities are important to you • Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre – Join our mailing list and stay up to date • Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion – Sign our petition • Communications and Engagement – Share your thoughts

St Albans Secondary College art teacher Michael Bowden recently authored a new textbook for a VCE art subject beginning next year called ‘Making and Exhibiting’. Mr Bowden, who has been an art teacher at St Albans Secondary College for 37 years, was the lead author of the textbook for the new subject. The subject replaces the existing studio arts textbook and will have a focus on making art and looking at art in contemporary times. Mr Bowden said he wanted the book to be inclusive of people from all backgrounds having taught at a school with a diverse population. “I wanted a book that’s accessible to pupils that go to a school like the one I teach in,” Mr

Bowden said. “I wanted language that was inclusive rather than exclusive. “My main aim is to always have the pupils that I deal with represented and supported.” Mr Bowden said he was pleased with the inclusion of indigenous art and student work in the textbook. “A notable part of this new study is the inclusion of first nations art where pupils are looking at it in an appropriate and respectful way and it is included … I’m really pleased about that,” he said. Max Hatzoglou

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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. By Tara Murray The school reopened for 2021 on Two western suburbs advocates are calling for government action after a waste management Thursday and there was plenty of fire fun for in Brooklyn last week.

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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. The school reopened for 2021 on Thursday and there was plenty of fun for the two sets of twins and their school friends. Colby and Sebastian, 8, and Rania and Dania, 6, are two of three sets of twins at the school this year. The school has about 65 students. A third set of twins will start on February 11 and will be part of the school’s early years program. Principal Lee Bullock said it was possibly the first time the school had welcomed three sets of twins. Tara Murray

Fire sparks call to arms There have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west and Hume since October, while the Kealba landfill has had underground fires burning continuously for more than a year. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland say enough is enough. “It’s a long-running issue,” Mr Rowley said. “It doesn’t matter which party has been in power at the time, they haven’t done enough clean-up of the west.

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“The urgency to clean it [industry] up has never been greater.” Mr Rowley said during his time with LeadWest, from 2010-18, one of the biggest concerns raised by local councils was the need for a cleaner, greener and more liveable western metropolitan area. “We were constantly talking about it with the other tiers of government, about the investment needed in the west to make it cleaner and greener. “It just seems that it is taking a long time to get there.” Mr Rowley said an Environment Protection Act, which changes how the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulates pollution, waste and contamination in Victoria, had been

delayed for 12 months. “We’ve been waiting for so long to have confidence to be able to breath fresh air. Confidence that our creeks aren’t going to be polluted.” He suggests forming a steering committee which would include the EPA, WorkSafe, MFB and council representatives to have a co-ordinated approach to industry clean-up. “I don’t think questions are being asked on Spring Street as often as they should.” He also proposed government funding to help bring old industrial estates up to the 21st century and the introduction of better air quality monitoring systems. Ms Hartland is a member of the Facebook group Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, which was

set up after the West Footscray warehouse fire which spewed toxic fumes across the western suburbs for days in August 2018. She said the group, a non-political alliance of community groups, organisations and individuals, wants action. “There’s been a spate of these fires,” she said. “There’s been three in the last 10 days. “The EPA and the state government don’t seem to be taking it seriously.” Ms Hartland said the group wanted more regulation on industrial sites, clear information about when the EPA is called in and when and for how long air quality equipment is set up. She has also called for the act to be introduced. ■ Fire

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Students back to remote learning By Max Hatzoglou About 200 students at Caroline Chisholm College returned to remote learning last week after 15 teachers contracted COVID-19 and another eight caught the flu. Principal Robert Brennan said year nine and 10 students were learning from home independently on a rotating basis, because the school was unable to source enough casual relief teachers (CRT).

“At the moment we’ve only got one year level [away] on any given day at this stage and we believe that will be enough to be able to work our way through the next week or two.” “We’re hoping that it’s a short term pain but we can’t confidently say that.” Mr Brennan said the Braybrook school was focusing on minimising interruptions for senior pupils and parents. “Our main focus is to keep it as normal as we possibly can and as safe as we possibly can,

and making sure the education program is as good as it can be,” he said. “We’re targeting that year 9 and 10 bracket [for homeschooling] and we’ll then go to year 11. They’re the three year levels that are able to be at home on their own without their mum or dad having to take off work to be at home with them.” Mr Brennan said mask wearing had increased among staff and students despite no official requirement. He also praised the school’s teachers for their

efforts during this trying time. “The teachers who are on site who haven’t got COVID or the flu are carrying an enormous workload and they’re doing it willinging and they’re doing a fantastic job,” he said. “They’re working harder than what they normally do which then makes them tired and more vulnerable to any sort of virus that’s going around. So it’s important that we recognise the teachers are doing an amazing job at this point.”

Caring calisthenics coach A calisthenics coach has been nominated for an award for her work in supporting students through the COVID-19 lockdowns. Kim Dunstan, owner and principal of K&K Calisthenics in Ravenhall, has been nominated as a finalist for the Gallagher Community Coach of the Year award in the Victorian Sports Awards. During the Melbourne lockdowns, Ms Dunstan offered Zoom classes to her students with extra activities such as trivia, cooking, bingo and video games in order to help them stay engaged. She also arranged courier deliveries of care packages to her club members. “Calisthenics wasn’t our main emphasis in lockdown, it was about their mental health and keeping them interactive, even though we couldn’t see each other,” Ms Dunstan said. “That’s what being a better coach is about, not just the sport, it’s about people feeling wanted and cared for and helping them to give their best so that they can really enjoy sport.” Ms Dunstan is passionate about inclusive

sport and said she believes everyone should have the chance to be included in a team. “Being able to give them the patience, support, guidance and to continue to build their confidence and skills in the technique of our sport so that they can be part of the team gives me the most pride as a coach,” she said. The Victorian Sport Awards is an event that recognises those who have made an exceptional contribution to sport and active recreation in the state and acknowledges individuals, team athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers. The awards recognise those who have excelled at a grassroots and community level as well as high-profile athletes and olympians. Olivia Condous

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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line, removing the Gap Road level crossing and upgrading Sunbury Road. We’re also expanding the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Sunbury Line

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GP urges greater booster uptake A western suburbs doctor is urging residents to keep updated with their COVID-19 vaccines, as cases in the west continue to increase. Daily COVID-19 case numbers in Brimbank rose last week, peaking at 399 cases on Wednesday, May 19. There were 1631 active cases in the municipality as of Friday, May 20, up from 1509 a week earlier. GP Dr Joe Garra said low third dose vaccination rates could have contributed to the figures. The third dose vaccination rate across Brimbank is between 50 and 60 per cent.

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- Joe Garra “It [COVID-19] hasn’t gone away, and it’s not going away in a hurry,” Dr Garra said. “Yes, it’s milder but it’s not mild for everyone.” Dr Garra said people who have experienced the virus often believe they do not need a booster shot.

“Lots of people have had it now,” he said. “They’re probably thinking I’ve had COVID, I’m OK. “The evidence is your immunity doesn’t last long after having caught COVID, you only get a few months, if that. “People have been isolating for two years now, so there’s been no cases for two years, people haven’t had little doses over the last two years, so no one’s got any immunity at the moment.” Dr Garra said residents do not need to feel “paranoid” but should still exercise a level

of caution. “Make sure you’re up-to-date with your vaccines and just be careful of where you’re going,” he said. “If the supermarket is crowded, go somewhere else, and don’t crowd up behind people. If you’re vulnerable, wear your mask. “Keep your windows open at home so you don’t catch it from each other.” Dr Garra said peopelshould not rely on rapid antigen tests. “Symptoms and negative RAT means [do a] PCR,” he said.

Mackellar shining bright The inclusion of English consultant Stephen Graham to help teach pupils at Mackellar Primary School has brought outstanding results for the school’s pupils. The new approach to teaching prep pupils has resulted in impressive reading and writing results for the Delahey school. Mackellar Primary School prep teacher Shelly Wockner said pupils were proud of their results. “In just one term, many of our students are already demonstrating outstanding achievement, ensuring they are well on the way to achieving end of year standard for foundation, with others well on their way to surpassing this,” she said. “Through [Mr Graham’s] methods, we have provided a program where in our foundation students write texts with remarkable detail, vocabulary and structure. “Our students have demonstrated the use of high frequency words and readily incorporate

their alphabet knowledge in their writing as they begin to independently spell unknown words. “As a school, we could not be more proud of our students and are blown away by their achievements.” Ms Wockner said the new approach brought a positive learning environment and contributed to the higher achievements. “We have taken a new approach to learning, having brought in an external consultant which has brought real energy to the classroom,“ Ms Wockner said. “The pupils seem to have found the change refreshing and it has brought an exciting atmosphere to the classroom. “We have seen pupils go from satisfactory pieces of work to excellent over a short period of time.” Mackellar Primary School prep pupils Nicholas and Ava writing in class. (Damjan Janevski) 280488_02

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Giving everyone a go Victoria University (VU) has partnered with Outback Academy Australia and Paralympics Australia to support access to sport for people with a disability, in particular indigenous women. Indigenous production team TypeCast Entertainment created short films features personal and inspirational stories from Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander women athletes, which VU hopes will inspire people with a disability to play sport, particularly indigenous women. VU’s Susan Alberti Women in Sport chair, professor Clare Hanlon, said the project was an important step to empowering more people with disabilities to play sport. “This is an invaluable resource made up of the voices of indigenous women. We can listen to their stories of good practices that have attracted and retained them in sport and share those crucial insights,” Professor Hanlon said.

Outback Academy Australia chairperson, Leanne Miller, a Yorta Yorta woman said: “Winyarr Ganbina captures the lived experience and views of Indigenous women with disability. Their voices encourage greater inclusion for all in sport.” Paralympics Australia chief executive Catherine Clark said sport participation brought different positive outcomes. “We know that women with a disability are underrepresented in sport, particularly Indigenous women,” she said. “We also know that participation in sport has positive outcomes, including a sense of belonging, connection to community and improved physical and mental health. “That is why Paralympics Australia believes in the potential of this project to open doors for Indigenous women to get involved and gain the benefits that come from involvement in sport.”

The Green Building Council of Australia has recognised the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre as “world leading” for its sustainable design. The authority on sustainable design has given the centre its highest rating, a Six-Star Green Star Design score despite it being in its construction phase. It is now well on its way to achieving a 6 Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 rating. The feat would make the site the first indoor aquatic centre in Australia to achieve this rating.

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Mayor’s message Cr Goran Kesic

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Local volunteers give so much to help make the City of Melton such a fantastic place to live, and, together with my fellow Councillors, I was pleased to recognise this great work during National Volunteer Week. I’m humbled by the generosity of local volunteers and would like to again say thank you for your work.

Quickly and easily connect with us online: melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial

New public art coming to Caroline Springs Artist Jade Oakley has been commissioned to create public artworks in The Avenue Park (also known as Linear Park), Caroline Springs. Titled ‘Second Nature’, the artworks centre on the theme of growth. Drawings gathered during community art workshops will be etched into the

concrete pathways leading up to the playground where the main sculptural element will be situated.

and to reflect the stories, themes and issues that are relevant to our residents.

The works are an exciting new initiative for the City of Melton and will showcase the unique cultural diversity of our community. The project aims to boost community pride in our public spaces

Residents are invited to meet the artist during a free drop-in art workshop on Wednesday 8 June, 9am – 1pm, at The Avenue Park. Register your interest at melton.vic.gov.au/theavenuepark

We’re conducting phone surveys

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Selected City of Melton residents will be asked to participate in a survey measuring community satisfaction with Council services and facilities. The survey involves phone interviews with 800 randomly selected residents from across the municipality from Saturday 28 May until Monday 27 June. Find out more at melton.vic.gov.au/ satisfactionsurvey

We’re developing a new Learning Strategy and we need your input. We want to inspire learning in families, communities and for people of all life stages by developing educational opportunities that are inclusive and tailored to the needs of individuals. Complete our online survey at conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/ learningstrategy or attend an in-person or online community workshop taking place in June, and you can go in the draw to win one of five $100 vouchers to a local business.

Coburn Ward with Cr Julie Shannon It’s been a busy time in the City of Melton, and I’ve enjoyed some wonderful opportunities to meet local residents and business operators, and learn about some of the exciting things happening across our city. Last week, I had the pleasure of joining our CEO and Mayor on a tour of Eynesbury to learn about tourism initiatives planned for this community. Of course, I can’t say too much just yet, but I can assure residents that the events and attractions planned will not only make this township an even nicer place to call home, but will cement

Eynesbury as a tourist destination everyone can enjoy. At this week’s council briefing, officers presented a report responding to my Notice of Motion from last October, about the impacts of COVID-19 on homelessness in the City of Melton. The issue of homelessness is something that I’m very passionate about and I’m now looking forward to seeing how Council can engage with key stakeholders to advocate for more local resources and address homelessness in the City of Melton. Finally, I am thrilled that Council is

participating in a pilot project aimed at improving how social infrastructure – including education, health, and recreational facilities – is planned and delivered in growth areas, such as ours. This is an exciting project which will lead to the more efficient delivery of state, regional and local social infrastructure. Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 302; email: Julie.shannon@melton.vic.gov.au or like my Facebook page @julieshannonformelton

I’m excited to tell you about a new hub that will help meet critical community needs for services in allied health, education, employment and more. We’ll start building the Cobblebank Community Services Hub next year, and it will play an important role in addressing gaps in health and community services. It’s about making these services accessible to everyone, by having them available locally, and in a place that people can reach on public transport too, being a short walk from the Cobblebank Train Station. I look forward to sharing more details about this project as it progresses. In the meantime, service providers can register their interest until 17 June at cobblebankcsh.com.au Speaking of critical services, from September, we’ll welcome the Orange Door to the City of Melton – a vital, free service for anyone who has experienced family violence. It brings together workers from specialist family violence, child and family services, and Aboriginal services to provide a coordinated network of specialist support services. It’s funded by the State Government and I’m grateful that they will bring it to our community at the Western BACE in Cobblebank. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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across the academic curriculum, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs, CCCC offers a comprehensive co-curricular program, spanning sport, music, visual and performing arts, drama, technology, languages and a Faith In Action program. Ninety-five per cent of CCCC year 12 graduates have gone onto tertiary education, and in 2021 the college DUX achieved an ATAR score of 98.4, while the Proxime Accessit received a score of 98. Several students were

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to add value to their education at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College. Why not see the college for yourself? Join CCCC for its open day on Sunday, May 29 from 11am – 2pm. Both campuses will have student-led tours and you will have the opportunity to see what this wonderful community can offer your child. Register your interest today by visiting: www.cccc.vic.edu.au

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Platform raises safety concerns By Max Hatzoglou A motorist has criticised the installation of a raised platform at the intersection of Ballarat Road and Hulett Street, labelling it as ’dangerous’. The raised platform was installed at the intersection as part of an $8 million safety upgrade by the state government. The state government installated traffic lights and raised safety platforms on Ballarat Road at the approach to the intersection to encourage drivers to slow down. The upgrades follow a number of accidents

at the intersection, including in 2016 when Sunshine Federation Village resident Gary Clancy was hit by a car. Mr Clancy spent five years in a wheelchair after the accident and has since progressed to using walking sticks. But motorist Christian Martinu, who uses the road regularly, said the raised platform was a dangerous change. “I think VicRoads have made a dangerous change to a major roadway,” Mr Martinu said. Mr Martinu was concerned about the impact the raised platform saying it would cause issues if the road signage that was in place during

roadworks was not improved. “I’m very worried that it will damage the cars and trucks. I was unaware there was a speed hump because of no signage … unless they sign it properly, there will be damage [to vehicles],” he said. Mr Martinu hopes to see an upgrade to the Perth Avenue and Ballarat Road intersection further down the road which the community previously held a rally for. “I think pedestrian safety is very important but also listening to the community and what they need in their neighbourhood is important,” he said.

“And we still need Perth Avenue traffic lights.” A state government spokesperson said the intersection upgrades had improved safety. “We have delivered road safety treatments at the intersection of Ballarat Road and Hulett Street to make it safer for all road users, especially for those accessing the nearby Federation Residential Village,” the spokesperson said. “These upgrades are improving traffic flow and safety through the intersection, and ensuring it can cater to the growing demands of the community well into the future.”

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Marian College year 10 Italian students received a special visit from 2017 Australian MasterChef contestant Pia Gava, who shared her Italian cooking expertise through making a pasta dish. The students cooked the dish alongside Ms Gava as she explained the history and context behind the Italian dish, cavatelli pasta with zucchini, garlic, olive oil and pangrattato. Marian College Italian teacher Anna Ciccone said the students enjoyed the opportunity to make the traditional dish and hear the stories behind it. “The pupils were amazing and soaked up the experience,” she said “Pia exposed them to the making and cooking process, but also the tradition connected to the dish. This was, back in the day, a peasant’s dish because it doesn’t have any eggs or oil, as some pastas do. “This was because being peasants they

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couldn’t afford anything other than flour and water. And so, using these basic ingredients people needed to be created to make it more exciting and palatable.” Ms Ciccone said the students learnt the relevant grammar and vocabulary before Ms Gava came to the school. She said the experience was a great way for students to learn the Italian. “This came about because the course is geared around providing students the opportunity to learn Italian in an authentic and real-life context,” she said. “Also, because we have a firm belief that a language cannot be learnt in isolation but needs to be exploration in conjunction with the culture and traditions, in this case the history and culture around food.” Max Hatzoglou Marian College year 10 Italian students with Australian Masterchef contestant Pia Gava.

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Hawthorn sells WestWaters By Olivia Condous The president of Hawthorn Football Club has announced the club has found a buyer for the WestWaters Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Caroline Springs, in a move to distance the club from gambling. In a letter to members on May 18, president Jeff Kennett said the sale was a part of the club board’s plan to strengthen finances and diversify investments. “The time is right to make this change,” Mr Kennett said.

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Mr Kennett said the club had waited until the move to sell the hotel would not impact the club’s finances negatively and the best price had been secured. The sale also marks the club’s attempt to move away from profiting from gambling revenue, as the club owns 165 poker machines across two Melbourne venues.

“As a board, we have been clear we would begin to move away from gaming… that time is now for WestWaters,” Mr Kennett said. The WestWaters Hotel houses 90 of machines owned by the club, with the remainder located at the Vegas Club venue in Waverley Gardens shopping centre. According to the Alliance for Gambling Reform, the club gained the highest gambling revenue of all AFL clubs in the 2019-2020 financial year, making $18.2 million. A statement at the end of president’s letter said Hawthorn Football Club is a signatory

of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation and committed to reducing the harm caused by gambling. Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves said the decision to sell the hotel would hold the club in good stead. “A lot of work has gone into ensuring that this decision will set up the club for a very strong future,” Mr Reeves said. The club has not revealed the identity of the buyer, but said the terms of the sale had been agreed by both parties and it was on track for settlement.

SES volunteers thanked William Burrows gets a lot of joy out of volunteering for the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES). Mr Burrows, who is the finance and reporting deputy controller at the Brimbank SEA unit, joined the SES in 2021 at the age of 19. “I joined because I want to do something a bit more fulfilling with my life,“ he said. “I was with the Scouts as a young guy, and I missed that community connection. “I’ve had quite a diverse set of experiences but what has kept me with VICSES for a decade is that I get a lot of personal satisfaction from helping other people. “I’ve done just about every bit of training, such as chainsaw operation; working at heights; storm and flood response, like temporary repairs to buildings; four-wheel-drive, and urban search and rescue.” Mr Burrows has attended more than 500 requests for assistance throughout his time

as a VICSES volunteer but one of the most memorable incidents for him was attending the Bourke Street car attack in 2017. “With other members of my unit, I was involved with conducting searches for potential evidence over a large area,“ he said. “I remember the silence on the street being quite remarkable, when it’s normally so lively.“ The VICSES asked the community to wear orange on Wednesday, May 19 to thank SES volunteers.

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MY PLACE Manilyn Theobald has lived in the Sunshine area for most of her life after her family migrated to Australia from the Philippines. She loves her ongoing connection with her family and the amount of Filipino food in the area, as she tells Matthew Sims. What is your connection to Brimbank? I grew up in Sunshine since I was 11 and I still live there. My parents are from the Philippines and we migrated to Australia. In my early 20s, I lived in London for nine years but then I decided to come back to live in Sunshine. I work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital as an administration assistant in the transition care team, where I support case managers. What do you love about where you live? I love the community of it. It gets a lot of negative hype but after living in London, I feel quite safe in Sunshine. I love every neighbour that I have. My parents live around the corner from me and I have other relatives that have stayed in and around Sunshine. The Filipino community is quite large in Brimbank and that’s really reflected in the Filipino restaurants, bakeries and shops that are in this area. I know that people from the east come down this way just to get their supply of Filipino delicacies. It’s nice to have this available at my doorstep. What have been some of the best changes you have seen occur? There have been a lot of changes to the parks. Overall, there are many more facilities throughout the area, including basketball courts and the skate park, which is just a short walk down the street. Manilyn Theobald lives in Sunshine West with her daughter Grace,16, and son Jonah, 14.

What are some of your favourite places to visit? The Kororoit Creek Trail is definitely a favourite. During the pandemic, where you were only able to go and exercise within five to 10 kilometres of your area, the trail was a

life saver. You don’t realise how beautiful it is to walk around there. The Sunshine pools are really great. I love the amount of Asian grocery shops along the strip. I think we’ve got a great selection of shops, but I wish there were more

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Buckingham Reserve for about three years. We initially focused on providing fitness classes for mothers but it quickly grew, with sessions attracting more than 10 people until COVID. I hope to restart those sessions again.

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STIs are the forgotten epidemic By Christopher Carter, CEO, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Epidemics are annoying things, not least because they refuse to arrive in an orderly fashion, one at a time. So while Melburnians have been largely focused on battling COVID-19, another epidemic has been playing out in the background. The past couple of years have seen a surge in sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, and our region is one of the hotspots. For a multitude of reasons, GPs and sexual health clinics are seeing patients with a range of STIs, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis. Unlike coronavirus or flu, sexually transmitted infections are not often talked about in public – but it’s important that we get past that reluctance and start having a conversation. Keeping STIs secret and not seeking treatment can lead to chronic and severe health problems – for you, and for others who may not know they are at risk. Many people feel embarrassed to go and see their GP about symptoms that might indicate a sexually transmitted infection – but there is no need to be. Doctors see STIs pretty much every day of the week. STIs can be treated easily, but things can get nasty if you leave it too long. Late-stage STIs can be challenging, especially for women. Some infections can be passed onto babies during pregnancy. This can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or serious abnormalities. Understandably, many people with newly diagnosed conditions feel awkward about the next, very important step in the process: informing sex partners. Well, the good news is that for those who don’t feel up to having that talk, you can do so anonymously. The Melbourne Sexual

Don’t be embarrassed about chatting to your GP about symptoms that might indicate a sexually transmitted infection.

Health Centre (MSHC) has a service called lethemknow.org.au, and Thorne Harbour Health has a similar service on its website, ‘the drama down under’. All GPs know how to treat STIs, there are also some who make it a speciality. It’s worth noting that MSHC collaborates with six ‘partner clinics’. They are Cranbourne West Medical Centre, Kardinia Health, Kings Park Medical Centre Hillside, Mediclinic Clayton, Tarneit

Family Medical & Dental Centre, and Yarram District & Health Service. You can find them all on the internet. STIs are varied and common, and sometimes don’t produce symptoms in the early stages, which is why experts recommend regular checking. However, symptoms that could signal you’ve acquired one include itching, pain or discomfort, rash, redness, stinging or burning, swelling or

inflammation, ulcers, sores, blisters or spots, weight loss, bleeding, cramps, diarrhoea, bodily discharge, discolouration, growths or bumps, fever, flu-like symptoms, nausea, vomiting, and body movement issues. If you experience any of these, it’s a good idea to make an appointment and get it checked out. It might be nothing, of course, but finding out is the only way we’re going to beat this STI epidemic,and stay safe and well.

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

Sunshine Business Awards The inaugural Sunshine Business Awards will begin June 1. Organised by the Sunshine Business Association, with support from Brimbank council, the awards recognise small businesses in Sunshine and their owners. Customers can vote for their favourite businesses in the Sunshine CBD. ■ https://www.sunshinebusiness.com.au/

BoilOver’s innovative production BoilOver’s inclusive performance ensemble are putting on the innovative production of ‘BUOY’ at the Bowery Theatre, St Albans, Friday, June 3, 6.30pm, and Saturday, June 4, 4pm and 7pm. ■ creativebrimbank.com.au/buoy-byboilover-inclusive-performance-ensemble.

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Are you interested in learning to fish with a fly rod and artificial flies and lures you made yourself? Sunshine Fly Fishing Club is looking for new members. The club can teach you all you need to know to get started. It meets every Tuesday at 7pm at Barclay Reserve, King Edward Avenue, Albion. ■ Ted, sunshineflyclub@gmail.com Bowler Rebekah Commane is in the running to be selected to represent Australia at the World Games in the United States in July.

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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

organisation consisting of semi-retired and retired residents of Wyndham. It conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers. ■ Rick, 0402 299 220

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

Werr-I-Bee Long photo comp

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Submit your photos, and digital art, to the Werribee River Association annual photo competition. three prizes awarded, $650 in-total. Open to amateur skill levels and to people who live, work or study in Wyndham. Email photos and queries to comps@werribeeriver.org.au and include full name, address and phone number, and indicate the photo category. Competition closes June 15.

The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea. ■ 9397 6168

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

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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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

All Aboard Club

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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

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

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.

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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.

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

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

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

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club

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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

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

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Musicians welcome 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

Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 0414 481 442

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

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

Friendship Group Altona Day View (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at 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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component and an hour and a half of skills and match simulation. “Tuesdays and Thursdays are with Truganina. We then play on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays. It doesn’t give me much time for a rest but I do love playing.” Having signed with the Strom for next season, Prescott could find himself playing interstate. “In 2023 as a contracted Melbourne Storm player I can play with the Thunderbolts or be sent to Queensland to play Colts in Brisbane as part of the Storm’s feeder clubs. I don’t have a preference. I will play where I am asked to play.” Prescott is the May Don Deeble Sports Award nominee. The award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank, the Deer Park Club, Ascot Vale Sports and Trophies and The Star Weekly Newspapers. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner or attend a dinner contact, swrsportsclub@gmail.com or 0408 556 631. Peter Howe

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Sports shorts FV Brimbank Stallions continue to keep the pressure on Caroline Springs George Cross in FV state league 1 north-west. On Saturday, the Stallions beat Altona City 1-0. Luis Covarrubias’ goal in the 30th minute would turn out to be the winner. The Stallions sit second behind the Georgies, who beat Whittlesea United 2-0 on Saturday night. Sydenham Park made it five wins in a row, beating Corio 2-0.

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Melbourne Knights earlier this season. (Football Victoria)

Keilor continued its run of form with a big win against Glenroy in the Essendon District Football League premier division. The Blues did a lot of the damage early in the 19.20 (134)-5.12 (42) win. Todd Stevenson kicked three goals, as 11 players hit the scoreboard. The Blues sit top after seven rounds, one of three teams with a 6-1 record.

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Knights a no on fixture By Max Hatzoglou Melbourne Knights have criticised a fixture reschedule that has left them playing four matches in 11 days. National Premier League officials rescheduled an April 29 postponed match between Knights and Oakleigh to Tuesday. The round 11 match was called off due to excessive rain which left too many puddles on the pitch. Knights coach Steve Bebic described the decision as crazy for a competition of semi-professional footballers. “It’s crazy. I’m not happy about it,” Bebic said. “Unfortunately I don’t think it’s right at this level for semi-professional players who all have day jobs and lot of them have physical jobs. “We train at night, they’re on their feet all day, whatever the case may be. “Now it’s immediately three games in seven days. Tuesday, Friday, Tuesday, and then back up again on Saturday. It’s not gonna be easy to get through this unscathed. “From a federation’s aspect, having us play this game on Tuesday, I just don’t see much reason why it had to be this Tuesday. 20 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

“Unfortunately, they’re the ones who make the call and we just sort of have to play along and go with it. Bebic said both clubs would have preferred to have played the match during the league’s catch up round in August. Alternatively Bebic said it would have been ideal to play midweek in round 24 where the club’s were to meet again for its second clash of the season. “You’d think that if a game was postponed, it would be automatically transferred to that catch up round where there’s no games at all,” he said. “However, for whatever reason, they decided that isn’t to be the case and they wanted these games to be played as soon as possible within the next three weeks. “It is definitely not ideal.” A Football Victoria (FV) spokesperson said the Knights were granted their first preference to the options they were given for re-scheduling the game. “With the regular NPLM season and Australia Cup competitions running concurrently, there can be congestion at this time of year for clubs that advance in the Australia Cup fixtures.”

The spokesperson said the clubs were asked to nominate either May 23, May 24, May 31 or June 7 as their preferred date for the match to be rescheduled to. “Both clubs decided on two different dates, FV decided to grant Melbourne Knights their preference as they were the home team, which was May 24,” the spokesperson said. To add to the pressure of a busy schedule, the Knights face some quality opponents beginning with Dandenong City in a derby on Saturday in round 14. Followed by this, Knights will play second placed Oakleigh Cannons, then fifth placed Avondale for its fourth game in 11 days. Then they will take on ladder leaders South Melbourne in the following week. “There’s not one easy game there,” Bebic said. Despite the physical challenge the schedule could bring to his side Bebic said it could benefit. “It’s gonna be really difficult, but at the same time, I think sometimes it’s good for players to just have game after game, some actually prefer that to training,” he said. “So it’s a good opportunity for us to just see what happens [on Saturday]. Three days later, we will have another crack.”

Caroline Springs continued on its winning streak in the Western Region Football League division 1 competition on Saturday. The Lakers overcame a slow start against Sunshine, to win 14.20 (104)-6.8 (44). Brian Lake was the star of the show with eight goals in a best on ground performance. In other results, Altona beat Hoppers Crossing, Werribee Districts was too strong for the Yarraville Seddon Eagles and Spotswood beat Point Cook.

WRFL Sunshine Heights came out on top in the battle of the Sunshine teams in Western Region Football League division 3. The Dragons led all day against North Sunshine, winning 16.5 (111)-3.2 (20). Dragons coach Corey Blyth kicked seven goals. Albanvale won a thriller against the Suns, winning 7.4 (46)- (45), while Braybrook beat Tarneit, 18.8 (116)-7.7 (49).

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Wolves will continue to work hard Keilor Wolves will continue to take it one week at time in the FV state league 4 west season. Having come up from state league 5 last season, the Wolves sit atop the state league 4 ladder after nine rounds, with eight wins and one loss. Wolves coach Sofiane Soufi said they were happy with how things were playing out so far. “So far, so good,” he said. “We had a big win last weekend, beating Laverton, another team playing for promotion. We had a 6-2 win. “All the boys were switched on, we want to see that every weekend.”’ Soufi said they entered the high division confident their brand of soccer could stack up, it was about adapting to the higher standard. He said the group had done a really good job of that. “It’s never easy going up,” he said. “It’s about adapting to the new league. “The intensity of

the league is a bit tougher than last year. “The tactics we know we are capable of doing what’s needed. The intensity we worked on in the pre-season to be ready.” Soufi said while they were on top of the ladder, that the hard work is still to come. He said they had set the goal of wanting to be promoted for a second straight season. The midpoint of the season will come after this week’s game. “It’s never easy going up,” he said. “We’re not the only ones wanting to be promoted. “We take every game like it’s the first game of the season. “We play Spring Hills and Truganina Hornets and then it’s the half way of the season. I don’t want to get too excited and confident. “It’s very humble to be in the position we’re in, but we won’t calculate the points until the end of the season.

“We need to do the right things week in, week out at training and at the end of the year we’ll see what rewards we get for our efforts.” Adding to the group’s confidence was the side’s run in the knockout Australia Cup competition. The Wolves made the fifth round and were one of the lowest ranked teams to make it that far. “We had club history as we had never made it that far before,” he said. “We lost to a state league 1 club, three grades above us. We lost in extra time, so it tells the boys it’s possible for us to get higher and be competitive. “We have to just make sure we are giving everything at the end of the day.” The Wolves were set to face Spring Hills on Saturday night, after deadline. Keilor Wolves celebrate one of their wins.

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Knights through to next round

Patrick Savage. (Local Legends Photography)

400 games for Savage By Tara Murray Patrick Savage has been through the highs and the lows at Albion Football Club. Having joined the club as an eight-year-old he has gone through all the ranks and has captained the side in recent years. On Saturday, he was set to run out for game 400 as the Western Region Football League club took on North Footscray in division 2. “It feels good to have been playing for a lot of years,” he said before the milestone game. “It’s a good milestone to hit. It’s not something that you look at doing and you don’t give much thought to. ‘When you play for 25 years, you’re bound to get there.” The 400 games includes both juniors and seniors, with Savage having played in every age group from under-10s through to reserves and seniors. He won a under-16 league best and fairest award in 2005 among other awards and was a

reserves premiership player in 2009. Savage said the highlight of his career came the next year, as he was part of Albion’s A-grade premiership side. “It was just really special,” he said. “It came together with the right mix of recruits and players who had been around for a long time. “It’s the most special thing you can do playing sport. I’ll remember it for life.” Since then there have been some tough times, with the club struggling for numbers and wins for a couple of years. After a lot of hard work, things are on the up again. As captain of the senior team, Savage said it was really good to see things were turning around. The side entered the weekend’s match in fifth spot, having won two of their first six matches. “It has been a challenge that we’ve had to work through it,” he said. “Everyone is enjoying their footy and we’ve been able to manage to get that back. We’ve now started to

add some players as well. “The guys are coming down to training and you can tell it’s a good vibe and that we’re building to something.” While the on field stuff is important, Savage said it’s more than just football. Having spent most of his life at the club, it has become a second home. “Mateship is why you play footy for,” he said. “That’s one of the best things about local footy.” Savage said while he had 400 games up, he wasn’t sure what the future held. “I’m still feeling OK,” he said. “The body might be capable, but whether I can still play mentally. “I’m feeling OK, but I’ll see what happens.” In other division 2 matches set for the weekend, Glen Orden was to host Newport, Point Cook Centrals was to face Parkside and Wyndhamvale was set to play West Footscray. For all the WRFL results from the weekend, head to www.starweekly.com.au

Melbourne Knights are the third Brimbank side through to the seventh and final Victorian stage of the knockout Australia Cup. The Knights faced Collingwood City on Tuesday for a spot in the final 10 of the state stage. Five teams from the Victorian stage of the competition go through to the national stage, along with the three Melbourne A-League sides. On Tuesday it was the battle between a National Premier League side in the Knights and a state league 2 team in Collingwood. The Knights scored early in their match, through Anthony Frangie in the 17th minute. It would be the only goal in the 1-0 and enough to seal the Knights spot in the next round. St Albans’ cup run ended on Wednesday night against the Bentleigh Greens. The Greens scored twice in the first half, before putting the icing on the cake in the second half to win 3-0. The Knights join Green Gully and state league 1 side Brimbank Stallions through to the next round. In the first week of round six matches, Green Gully beat Doverton, 4-0. Mamadi Kamara scored twice in the win. The Stallions stunned NPL 2 side Moreland City, winning 3-0. Luis Covarrubias, Daniel Sweeney and Thomas Harris scored in the upset win. The Stallions are the equal lowest team left in the competition, along with Whittlesea United, with both teams in the state league 1 north-west competition. Whittlesea beat state league 2 north-west side Upfield 4-0 on Wednesday night. Mangor Dhoul scored twice in the win, while Jama Mohammed Boss and Burak Kocak both found the back of the net. Hume City was already knocked out last week by the Oakleigh Cannons. The other teams through to the seventh round are Avondale, Heidelberg United, Goulburn Valley Suns and the Dandenong Thunder. Round six of the women’s Nike F.C Cup competition will get underway this week. Calder United, which has won the last four cups, will face Boroondara Eagles on Thursday. Caroline Springs George Cross will face South Melbourne on June 1. Tara Murray Tuesday, 24 May, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 21

United still confident in grand final berth Western United will have to come from behind if it is to win through to the A-League grand final. A special strike from Jake Brimmer in the 74th minute gave Melbourne Victory a 1-0 lead in the first of a two game series. Game two was set to be held on Saturday, after deadline. United coach John Aloisi was full of praise for his side, despite conceding the one goal. “The turnaround from Saturday to Tuesday was excellent,” he said. “The first half our pressure on the ball was superb. We limited them to few chances if any and they had to score a special goal to win the game. “We had our moments. We could have punished them and we didn’t. If we play like that [in game two] we’re well and truly in this tie. “We’re pleased with the performance, [but] obviously we would have liked to have grabbed a goal and grab something out of the game.”

Aloisi thought they were unlucky not to get a penalty in the early stages of the game, when Lachie Wales was taken down by a defender. Had they got that it could have given the side the start they were after. Aloisi said the boys didn’t drop their heads, even when Brimmer scored. “We’ll take a lot of it,” he said. “Our reaction was good and we didn’t leave ourselves open. [At] 1-0 you can leave yourself open and cop another a goal and the tie could be a little more difficult, “We kept calm, we had our opportunities towards the end, that we didn’t make the most of. We’re excited for Saturday night now and I can see our boys are excited too. “They felt we can give them some game on Saturday.” He said the one thing they could have done better was not giving the ball away too easy in the second half when they had control.

One positive out of the game was the return of Josh Risdon to the starting line up. Taking the captain’s armband as well, Risdon showed plenty of calmness on the ball. Aloisi said the group was now prepared for what Melbourne Victory would throw at them on Saturday in game two. “Our guys will recover well,” he said. “If they sit back no problem, we’ll create a chance like we did with Ben Garuccio at the end and we nearly got that goal. “We’ll play a certain way, we are ready for whatever they try and do and we’ll play our game, we don’t have to panic it’s one goal, “We don’t have to think we have to do something different.” Aloisi said Steven Lustica was likely to be back for Saturday, but Rene Krhin is out for the season. Tara Murray

Falcons shine at home By Tara Murray City West Falcons are eyeing finals in the Victorian Netball League at the midpoint of the season. After a slow start in all three grades, the Falcons three teams are sitting inside the top four after every team has played each other once. The championship division side sits second, the under-19s are top and the division 1 side is sitting third. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they were fairly happy with where things were sitting at this part of the season. “We’ve got a good indication where we are at,” she said. “Finals is what we’re going to be chasing. “In hindsight, we weren’t match ready at the start of the season with COVID and a shorter pre-season. “We don’t think we sorted ourselves out until four to five weeks in.” Lind said the addition of Tharjini Sivalingam into the division 1 side, while Toni Lind committing to continue play also helped. She said the development of the younger players like scholarship players and Sophie Hanrahan has also helped. On Wednesday night, the Falcons were in action at home in Altona against Boroondara Express. It was a clean sweep for the Falcons. Lind said it was always nice to play in front of their home crowd. “It was really good and there was a really great vibe,” she said. “There was a good crowd there for the under-19s and division 1, and then champ was great. “It’s a big boost, but there’s a greater feeling of expectation playing at home.” The championship side was without Maggie Lind, who had played the last few games, while Zoe Davies was restricted to playing a half. It meant the Falcons looked to bring up three players, Toni Lind, Hanrahan and Nyibol Akec, from the lower grades to help out. All three got court time in the 73-55 win. “It took a while to get away from them, but we didn’t let them get a sniff from the outset,” Lind said. “Midway through the third we were able to get a roll on, with our fitness certainly paying off. “Montana [Holmes] keeps running and Soli [Ropati] was really good too.” Lind said goal shooter Jane Cook had her best game of the season in the performance. For Lind though, the standout was Hanrahan in her first championship game. Hanrahan 22 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

Maddy Gray in action on Wednesday night. (Robbab Photography)

travels down from Shepparton twice a week to train and play with the Falcons. “Sophie played a defender role,“ she said. “We played her in the second half against Ruby Barkmeyer, who was playing for them. “Zoe made her work in the first half, before Sophie came on and did a really good job with Mel Oloamanu.

“It’s the first time we’ve had a look at her in champ. A lot of people were impressed by her.” The under-19s had to come from behind to win, 49-34 without state squad member Charli Nicol for the whole game and Mikaela Minns missing for part of the game. The division 1 team had a solid 53-47 win. The Falcons this week face the Hawks.

Western United will have to come from behind to make the grand final. (Getty/Supplied)

Crea returns to Grand United Grand United has welcomed back a favourite son to coach the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 side for the next two seasons. The Gorillas announced last week that Sam Crea had signed on as senior playing coach. Crea is no stranger to Gorillas. He is a former junior premiership player, senior captain and assistant coach. He spent last season at St Kilda, playing in a Victorian Premier Cricket second XI premiership. Gorillas president Alan Hale said getting Crea back to the club was a big coup for them. “A player of his calibre and experience doesn’t grow on trees,” Hale said. “He has always been a Grand United person and has always been associated with us. I think he feels this is the right time to come back again and focus on the coaching side of things.” Hale said Crea’s previous coaching experience would hold them in good stead. Among his experience is coaching the Central Highlands under-16 team in the Youth Premier League last season. “I think anybody that has Sam’s resume is an attractive option to come and play under,” he said. “He had worked with young people to help them advance their careers. It’s a big shot in the arm for the whole club, not just the seniors.” Crea will play a vital role on the field as well. Hale said Crea would fill an opening bowler role, something they were missing last season. Hale said the majority of this season’s team, which last the grand final series 2-1 to Footscray United, had also re-signed. “Hopefully we’ll have a couple of other players come on board in the next few weeks,” he said. After making the grand final series, Hale said they wanted to use it as a platform for next year. “The goal is to play at the highest level possible,” he said. “We’ve got the structure and ability in place to go up. But you have to win to go up and there’s always a bottleneck.” Tara Murray

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