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Hubs of excellence Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill is encouraging residents to have a say on the Centres of Excellence initiative, which will create six hubs of specialist knowledge across a range of topics. Under the initiative, council would establish the specialised knowledge hubs, which will feature programs, activities, specialist equipment and collections around a specific theme. ■

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Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill is encouraging residents to have a say on the Centres of Excellence initiative, which will create six hubs of specialist knowledge across a range of topics. (Damjan Janevski) 285952_01

‘Ridiculous’ time lag By Matthew Sims

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Spotswood Football Netball Club representatives have called for Hobsons Bay council to clarify when works will conclude on the new pavilion at the Donald McLean Reserve, with construction works now stretching past the two-and-a-half-year mark. President Alan Given said the club has had to operate without a pavilion since early 2020 and said it was essential for the club to know when the project would be completed. “At the end of the day, we are a business,” he said. “We can’t do a business plan whatsoever. To take this long to build a pavilion is ridiculous.” COVID restrictions resulted in delays to the project, with limited workers allowed onsite

for a long period of time and full construction shutdowns also occurring. Council has scheduled for the pavilion works to be completed by the end of July, with the overall project completion scheduled to be completed by September 2022. The council has provided the tenant sports clubs with temporary facilities to ensure sporting activities can continue throughout the pavilion redevelopment project. Spotswood Football Netball Club chief financial officer Maryanne Fino said it would be difficult for the club to bounce back from the financial hardships presented during the works. “The cost to all the clubs has been unsurmountable,” she said. “Yet we continue to turn up each week

watching no activity and support our local club in the mud.” Club social media manager Jenny Walshe said the number of excuses for the delays was “just unbelievable”. “It is hard to understand why the council is dragging its feet on a state government-funded project which is an absolute necessity for the community to come back together,” she said. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said she has been working with community members and the club to share their concerns with the project managers. “The state government backed the sporting clubs and locals that use the facilities at Donald McLean Reserve with a $2.4 million investment, so it’s really important that Hobsons Bay City Council gets this project right,” she said.

Spotswood Football Netball Club’s Alan Given, John Wheeler, Roy Picone, Len Murphy, Jim Fielder, Butch and Gail Knight and Joan Murphy are calling for the end of pavilion redevelopment works at Donald McLean Reserve, after works have lasted for more than two-and-a-half years. (Damjan Janevski) 286502_04

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Jukebox used to smuggle drugs By Matthew Sims A four-month Joint Organised Crime Taskforce [JOCTF] investigation into the importation of cocaine into Melbourne has led to the arrest of a 39-year-old Spotswood man. The arrests of the Spotswood man, as well as a 26-year-old Reservoir man and a 66-year-old Greek foreign national, on Tuesday, June 21, followed on from Australian Border Force [ABF] officers detecting about 45 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a jukebox arriving from Greece, which has a street value of about $20 million. After the jukebox was sent to a Sunshine North residential property, police also searched two additional residential properties in Spotswood and Reservoir and

Police seized about 45 kilograms of cocaine from a jukebox arriving from Greece. (Supplied)

two commercial premises in Toorak and Kingsville. Police subsequently seized a number of items including two Mercedes-Benz vehicles, a Harley Davidson motorbike, luxury watches, jewellery and items of clothing, as well as

various drugs and a significant quantity of cash. Police charged the Spotswood man and the Reservoir man with importation of a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs and attempted possession of a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs. Victoria Police Acting Detective Superintendent Andrew Stamper said charging two people involved in the Melbourne organised crime syndicate and conducting the seizure was “extremely satisfying“. “Victoria Police will continue to make it as difficult as possible for these syndicates to bring harm to Victoria,” he said. “To be able to make these arrests and seizures highlights the continued local demand there is for a range of drugs.

“Ultimately, we really need to challenge attitudes around the use of illicit drugs in the community. “Those people now face substantial penalties here in Victoria if convicted.” Australian Federal Police Detective Inspector Mark McKiernan said police have alleged that the men are “significant” members of a Melbourne-based organised crime syndicate. “We are sending a strong and clear message today to organised crime,” he said. “We will not stop. “We are coming after you.” The Spotswood man and the Reservoir man faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court on Wednesday, June 22, while police released the Greek foreign national pending further inquiries.

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West Gate Tunnel Project acting chief executive Peter Lellyett, Footscray MP Katie Hall, Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan and Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran celebrated the end of works on the upgraded Footscray Wharf recently. (Supplied)

Upgraded wharf links with history Maribyrnong council and the West Gate Tunnel Project have concluded works on the $12 million upgrade of the Footscray Wharf. The project included a new 230-metre timber boardwalk as its centrepiece, as well as a fixed lower landing and floating pontoon to provide access to the water. The works also involved constructing a new wider pedestrian promenade connecting to the Maribyrnong River Trail, seating spaces, sheltered picnic and barbecue areas, more palm tree planting and new lighting. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said works had also incorporated the historical rail spur line, which was installed parallel to the river and the tracks in 1917,

into the landscape. “While it’s all about looking to the future, it’s also wonderful to help with a new chapter for an important piece of the past,” she said. Footscray MP Katie Hall said the wharf serviced the factories lining the riverfront and was also used for unloading general cargo until the 1960s and ‘70s, as well as housing small shipbuilders and pleasure craft until the early 1980s. “Footscray Wharf has been an important precinct in Melbourne’s west for many years, and it’s wonderful to see it start a new era,” she said. “Locals and visitors can now make the most of the area, whether going for a stroll, enjoying

a picnic, or making the most of better access to the Maribyrnong River.” Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said the council has been working to activate the riverfront since 2014. “Footscray Wharf, and surrounding area, played a key role in the development of the colony of Port Phillip, Melbourne and the City of Maribyrnong. “It is exciting to see this heritage icon, which was a significant factor in the industrial development of the west, now repurposed for the ongoing benefit and enjoyment of the wider community.”

Western Metropolitan MP Kaushaliya Vaghela has called for an update on the state government’s efforts to improve the state’s healthcare system and particularly the systems in Melbourne’s west. She moved an adjournment matter directed towards Health and Ambulance Services Minister Martin Foley during the Legislative Council sitting on Wednesday, June 8. Ms Vaghela said the state is facing an “acute healthcare crisis”, which was brought to a head when Ambulance Victoria issued a code red on Friday, May 27. “Though the crisis was addressed within an hour, this is still a tremendous catastrophe for the government,” she said. According to recent data, one third of urgent code one ambulance patients waited beyond the target time in the first quarter of the year. Ms Vaghela highlighted the 30.8 per cent increase in the code one case load in Wyndham compared to the same time last year. “Cases in Wyndham make up 3.52 per cent of the statewide code one demand, the fifth busiest [local government area] in Victoria,” she said. “This system is meant to respond to emergencies, so it must be subjected to rigorous testing. “While there is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused enduring effects to the healthcare system, the government must do better.”

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Old growth inspires new Footscray learning opportunities Footscray children now have a new state-of-the-art childcare centre complete with interactive play spaces and outdoor gardens. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran, Footscray MP Katie Hall and Early Childhood Minister Ingrid Stitt officially opened the Billy Button Children’s Centre on Thursday, June 16. A joint project between Maribyrnong council and the state government, the centre welcomed families at the start of term two in April. The centre provides three and four-year-old kindergarten services, long day care services and maternal and child health services. As part of the $110 million Footscray

Learning Precinct, Maribyrnong council has partnered with Victoria University to incorporate the new centre with Footscray City Primary School and Footscray High School. Cr Tran said the new centre has replaced the former single-room kindergarten which had operated on the site for more than 60 years. “It’s wonderful to see this brand new centre open and welcoming children from across Maribyrnong,” he said. “Council plays a vital role in delivering services for children in their early years, including kindergarten and long day care services just like this, and I hope the community makes the most of this facility

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now and for years to come.” Building works incorporated the native yellow flowers which grew near the former kindergarten into the building design, with large yellow flower artworks found throughout the playground and walkways. Matthew Sims

Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran and Footscray MP Katie Hall officially opened the Billy Button Children’s Centre on Thursday, June 16. (Supplied)

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Mental health boost for schools By Matthew Sims Mental health across government and low-fee non-government primary schools in Maribyrnong and Hobsons will soon receive further support, with the state government committing $200 million towards expanding the Mental Health in Primary Schools [MHiPS] program. Yarraville’s Wembley Primary School was among the schools selected as participants in the pilot program in 2022, which was delivered in partnership with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and the

University of Melbourne. Principal Vassie Vatsilas-D’Arcangelo said the school was “honoured and privileged” to take part in the program. “Being invited to participate in the MHiPS program, which is now at a state-wide level, has enabled us to collaborate with global leaders within the mental health and wellbeing landscape to support, strengthen and build upon mental wellness.” Mental health and wellbeing co-ordinator Tom Penberthy led the school’s wellbeing team to build relationships with appropriate mental health and wellbeing support services,

a well as provide a whole-school approach to mental health through evaluating current practices and implementing new programs. “Staff are being supported to develop their literacy and knowledge around mental health,” he said. “We have also seen a great improvement in the structures to support the students that are identified as being at-risk of mental health decline.” Initiatives introduced via the pilot program at Wembley Primary School have included welcoming a wellbeing dog, implementing the Resilience, Rights, Respectful Relationships

program and a ‘quiet club’ for pupils wishing to take part in mindfulness activities. Wellbeing leading teacher Lindsey Delooze said a mental health and wellbeing co-ordinator has been a welcome addition to the staff, with mental health issues in primary school students continuing to worsen. “The number of students that are experiencing challenges with their mental health has increased significantly over the last few years, as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has been noted nationally and at a global level,” she said.

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Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill is keen to hear from the public about which themes they want to see the Centres of Excellence initiative feature. (Damjan Janevski) 285952_04

Central hubs of wisdom set to open Writing and publishing, art and music, STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics], videogames and board games could be among the subjects under the spotlight in Hobsons Bay council’s upcoming Centres of Excellence initiative. Under the initiative, council would establish the specialised knowledge hubs, which will feature programs, activities, specialist equipment and collections around a theme. M Peter Hemphill said everyone was welcome to contribute to the Centres of Excellence Strategy and help shape the direction of each centre. “We have an opportunity to create hubs of specialist knowledge across Hobsons Bay and we want the community to have input into this exciting initiative,” he said. “We want to know which themes resonate

with community members and what types of programs, collections and experience the community would like to see in these spaces.” Cr Hemphill said the Centres of Excellence Strategy would aim to increase learning opportunities in welcoming and vibrant spaces. “Our vision is for residents to be able to get more from council services and places,” he said. “As well as being able to easily access and benefit from traditional council services, we want to help local people achieve their aspirations and goals in places that they can effortlessly access.” As part of the consultation process, council will establish an advisory committee with community representatives. Following the consultation process, the council will place the final Centres of

Excellence Strategy on public exhibition and welcome public comment. Feedback will close on Friday, July 29. The program would complement the Council+ initiative, which was recently launched at Williamstown, Altona North and Altona Meadows with more sites coming online by the end of the year. Council+ has brought together library services and council customer services, making it easier and more convenient to access over 100 council services, including rates, parking, waste, community services and planning. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ excellence.

Carers across Laverton and surrounding areas will soon have an extra source of assistance. A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) NDIS, the Pathways for Carers program is launching a monthly walk in Laverton. Project manager Michelle Willoughby said everyone will be welcome to take part in the walk. “Pathways for Carers is a Victorian Government funded program that involves monthly walks followed by complimentary morning tea with unpaid carers of loved ones with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person,” she said. “We understand that caring for a loved one can be an isolating and difficult path to navigate.” BSL western Melbourne linkage co-ordinator Lauren McAlpine said the goal of the program is for the participants to find extra support within the community. “Our aim is to promote positive relationships while encouraging all the benefits of fresh air and exercise,” she said. The Pathways for Carers Hobsons Bay group will meet at Favor and Grace Cafe at 87 Railway Avenue in Laverton on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next walk scheduled for Tuesday, July 12. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start, with a complimentary morning tea available at Favor and Grace Cafe from 10.45am. Details: www.pathwaysforcarers.com. au or lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au Matthew Sims

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New scoreboard is on the way at KC White Reserve Bigger change rooms, club rooms and community spaces will soon be arriving at Paisley Park in Altona North, among a number of upgrades across the Williamstown electorate outlined in the 2022-2023 state budget. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne visited Paisley Park recently to announce a $500,000 investment towards upgrades to Paisley Park, which would also include more parking spaces and improved lighting equipment. The state government has also allocated

$90,000 towards the construction of a new scoreboard at KC White Reserve in Williamstown North and $300,000 towards the Williamstown Colts Cricket Club to upgrade the cricket nets at Greenwich Reserve in Newport. Ms Horne said the upgrades would ensure local community members have up-to-date parks and sports grounds to visit. “Williamstown is a wonderful place to live, with great local parks and community sports grounds,” she said. “With upgrades

to Greenwich Reserve, Paisley Park and KC White Reserve, we’re making it even better.” In terms of general infrastructure for the Williamstown electorate, the state government also committed a further $1 million towards the installation of fenders on Gem Pier in Williamstown to create extra protection for boats and people looking to use the pier. The budget has also outlined a $200,000 investment for the continuation of the Westgate Punt ferry service, which connects cyclists in Spotswood with Port Melbourne.

Williamstown MP Melissa Horne congratulated the Newport Rams Baseball Club on securing $90,000 for new scoreboards at KC White Reserve. (Supplied)

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Call to reopen old station

Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander with her husband Brent and daughter Zoey, 3, joined residents Alexandra Damasoliotis and Yvette Thursby to call for a signalised traffic light along Millers Road in Brooklyn. (Damjan Janevski) 286664

Push for traffic signals By Matthew Sims Brooklyn and district road users have joined the call for the state government to consider installing signalised traffic exits along Millers Road. Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander said Brooklyn residents and the parents of Annunciation Primary School pupils had raised the safety issue for a number of years. “They’re often faced with flooring it to make the unsafe attempt to turn right into fast moving and congested traffic,” she said. Cr Kellander said residents had told her about a number of near misses and

accidents along Millers Road, especially at the intersection with Nolan Avenue. “The alternative is making a left turn and spending over half an hour stuck in traffic back tracking onto Geelong Road, Grieves Parade and down Blackshaws Road where traffic lights do exist,” she said. “After everything that residents have had to endure with this project, the least the state government can offer is the ability for a safe exit for Brooklyn residents out of their suburb.” A state government spokesperson said while there were no changes planned at the intersection of Millers Road and Nolan Avenue, the Department of Transport would continue

to monitor changing traffic conditions. “We will continue to engage with the community and industry across a range of inner west transport initiatives to inform the development of Melbourne’s western transport network,” the spokesperson said. Altona North’s Eva Butcher said she often has to wait for up to 10 minutes at the intersection of Nolan Avenue and Millers Road. “It’s just a nightmare,” she said. Altona North resident Alexandra Damasoliotis said crossing Millers Road during peak traffic was “ridiculous”. “Something definitely needs to be done,” she said.

Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming has called on the state government to consider reinstating the former Paisley train station. She raised an adjournment matter to Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan on Tuesday, June 21 to reopen the station near the Millers Junction Village shopping centre in Altona North, after it closed in 1985. “This matter has been raised numerous times and still remains the priority of the Hobsons Bay council and their residents in Altona North,“ she said. “The platform still exists, so it is still viable and visible.“ Dr Cumming said with the population of Altona North set to boom with the development of the former Don Smallgoods site it was a perfect time to provide further transport infrastructure. “Altona North is pretty much a black hole for public transport. Residents currently rely on a bus network or a car to drive to Newport train station or even to North Williamstown station, their closest stations,” she said. “Reopening the Paisley train station would ease traffic and parking congestion at Newport train station, because there is little car parking around North Williamstown.” Dr Cumming said with an estimated population increase of 7000 new residents, the reinstatement of the station would ease the pressure on the Newport station.

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Public and environmental health are key concerns for the Maribyrnong community. Our council plan vision is for a city that “cares for both its residents and its environment”. With a history of heavy industry, industrial fires and freight transport running through the city impacting on air quality, our community has, many times, expressed their frustration at the ongoing air quality (and associated health) problems. It is with this in mind that council’s recent submission to the Melbourne Airport Third Runway Development Plan did not support the proposal. It means our community will experience a number of negative health impacts with the proposed increase in air traffic bringing with it an increase in noise, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions – from extra aircraft, cars and delivery vehicles. The health impacts from air pollution, especially the ultra-fine particle pollution from aircraft, is particularly worrisome given the increasing knowledge around their ability to negatively affect human health and their exclusion from current airport health assessments. The proposed increases to day and night-time noise will also add to, and exacerbate, existing noise experienced by Maribyrnong residents. It will make it harder for people to go about their day and night-time activities unaffected by aircraft noise – resulting in disturbed sleep and having to raise their voices to be heard inside their homes.

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The cumulative noise and sleep impacts are unknown. Council has called on Melbourne Airport to review the design to limit noise on our well-established and growing suburbs, compensate property owners should the proposal go ahead, and conduct further health impact assessments. Council has also recommended the airport consider alternatives to an expansion such as high-speed rail and a night-time curfew. Our submission called on Melbourne Airport to commit to, and conduct, meaningful and ongoing consultation with our community, particularly with those residents who will be most affected by the proposal, so that the full extent of the impacts are understood. Council is committed to acting on the climate emergency and to showing climate and environmental leadership and our submission calls on Melbourne Airport to do the same. Its current proposal runs counter to this.

Briefs ‘Suspicious’ fire in Altona Fire Rescue Victoria [FRV] responded to a number of calls about flames issuing from a house in Altona North about 8pm on Wednesday, June 22. A total of 30 firefighters across 10 appliances attended the scene, with firefighters advising the roof and rear of the one-storey and three-bedroom house on Edward Avenue was fully alight. Firefighters declared the fire under control by about 8.30pm. A Victoria Police spokesperson said investigations were continuing into the cause of the blaze. “The property was empty at the time and nobody was injured,” the spokesperson said. “The exact cause of the fire is being investigated, however at this stage it is being treated as suspicious.”

Police remand Williamstown man Police have remanded a 37-year-old Williamstown man after allegedly locating drugs and property stolen from a nearby vehicle on his person. An Eyewatch – Hobsons Bay Police Service Area spokesperson said police observed a “suspicious” male on Douglas Parade on Sunday, June 19. “A search of the male located drugs as well as property stolen from a vehicle nearby,” the spokesperson said. “Until contacted by police, the owner of the property was not aware his car had been broken into.” FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Making music more accessible By Matthew Sims A new Footscray live music venue wants to futher improve its inclusion and access capabilities. Disability and inclusion consultant Margherita Coppolino has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $20,000 for a portable platform lift for Mamma Chen’s bandroom. She said that the new equipment would allow for disabled performers to access the stage safely and would complement the other access initiatives throughout the venue, including an accessible bathroom, Braille signs for main entrance and bathrooms and a ramp at the main entrance with tactile indicators and hand rails.

“They are really supportive of the community,” Ms Coppolino said. “Not all venues do that. “This venue has encouraged me to get out and live a fuller life.” Ms Coppolino said she was “excited” to have a portable platform lift for the venue staff to use. “I wouldn’t mind being able to perform there one day,” she said. “It is so refreshing to have a new bar that puts access front and centre. “It gets me out of feeling isolated.” Owner Em Chen said the new lift would mean the bar would be more accessible and supportive and allow more people to perform and share their art to the Footscray community.

“I don’t know of any venue of our size that have an accessible stage, and I think it’s important not to exclude folks for whom stairs are a limiting factor,” they said. “It’s one less problem for people to have to deal with and one step forward for us to make this a safe and inclusive space.” Em and their mother Linda took over the former Dancing Dog Cafe in March 2020 and opened in February 2022. Other accessibility features included a lowered section of the bar, a welcome space for guide dogs and service dogs and no strobe lighting, smoke machines or a mirror ball in the bandroom. Details: gofund.me/50055126 or www. prk i ng.com.au / l i f ts/por table-l i f ts/ terry-portable/

Mamma Chen’s owner Em Chen has welcomed the support of Seddon resident Margherita Coppolino, who has launched a GoFundMe to install an accessible ramp at the Footscray venue. (Damjan Janevski) 286814

New book is no stunt Newport children’s author Trent Roberts hopes his children and children across the world can learn about when it is worthwhile to take risks from his new book ’Stunt Kids’. Aimed at eight to 12 year-olds, the book tells the story of Glory, a young girl who grows up in a bubble. Through a series of unlikely events, she ends up at a stunt camp where she and her new friends are assigned to a top-secret mission to stop a dastardly villain’s evil plot to control the world’s children. Roberts said the book deals with the common belief that children need to be left to experience pain to learn lessons. “It sort of subtly deals with anxiety and risky behaviour,” he said. “It’s about knowing when to take risks and

when not to. “It’s kind of both sides of the coin.” Roberts said the initial reception from children at local schools and libraries has been positive. “It seems to have struck a chord with both boys and girls,” he said. Roberts has been a screenwriter for a number of Australian television projects, including Little Lunch and Upper Middle Bogan. He released his first children’s book, ‘A Dinosaur Ate Dad’s Hair’ in 2019. Roberts said the book sold about 10,000 copies. “It just reached every home,” he said. Copies of ’Stunt Kids’ are available at The Younger Sun bookshop in Yarraville and the Book and Paper bookshop in Williamstown.

Newport’s Trent Roberts is hoping to teach kids about when taking risks and having fun is valuable in his second children’s book ‘Stunt Kids’. (Damjan Janevski) 286411_05

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Stalwarts of education awarded By Matthew Sims A pair of Seabrook Primary School teachers have received recognition for a combined 90 years of service to Victoria’s education system. Grade one teacher Gerald Veale and grade five and six and physical education teacher Paul Cochran received recognition for 45 years of service at a state government ceremony on Sunday, June 19. After 24 years at Seabrook Primary School, Mr Cochran has also decided to retire from teaching. After training in Geelong, he taught at a number of schools across the west, including in Hoppers Crossing and Altona North. He arrived during Seabrook Primary School’s second year of operation when the school had about 200 pupils and has seen the number of pupils grow to about 1200. Mr Cochran said he was proud of his achievements at the school, including helping to integrate the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme [PYP] into the curriculum. “It’s always been a really progressive school,” he said. Mr Cochran said saying farewell to pupils and staff recently was “quite emotional” but he would look back fondly on his time at Seabrook Primary School. “It’s been an amazing experience,” he said. Previously teaching at St Albans Meadows Primary School, Sunshine Heights Primary School, Kings Park Primary School, Mr Veale has been teaching at Seabrook Primary School since 2011. He has since been a year level team leader, the Australian Education Union Victorian Branch president, a mentor for graduate teachers and a member of various school committees. “It has been a privilege and an honour to work with young students and parents helping to make a difference to their lives,” Mr Veale said. Mr Veale said he was also proud of his efforts to deliver the PYP program, which he believed puts an emphasis on developing future global citizens. “I believe it is important that children enjoy and are engaged in their learning,” he said. Other service recognition award recipients included: • Cliff Jennings – Bayside P-12 College - 40 years; • Ann Hyland - Williamstown High School - 40 years; • Sheena Angus – Williamstown Primary School - 40 years; • Warren Hales – Newport Lakes Primary School - 40 years; • Jennifer Harding – Western English Language School - 45 years; • Thomas Falzon – Footscray High School - 45 years; and • Terrence Lawless – Wembley Primary School - 50 years.

Above: Seabrook Primary School grade one teacher Gerald Veale received recognition for 45 years of service to the education system. Below left: Williamstown Primary School teacher Sheena Angus received recognition for 40 years of service. Below right: Bayside P-12 College’s Cliff Jennings received recognition for 40 years of service. (Pictures: Beckon Media)

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Eagles soar under new lighting By Matthew Sims Yarraville Seddon Eagles junior and senior women’s teams had an unusual addition to their games on Friday, June 17: first-rate bright lights under a twilight sky. Yarraville Seddon Eagles Football Club member Justin Mullane said the installation and switching on of the new light towers had taken about five years. “After a number of failed attempts for funding through state body grants and unfortunately needing to compete against many other key sports bodies, in 2020, Yarraville Seddon Eagles finally had the approval to erect new light towers at Yarraville Oval,” he said. “The project, although taking longer than preferred due to a number of delays, was completed with minimal effect on all tenants at Yarraville Oval and no damage to surrounds or ground surfaces.” Mr Mullane said the new light towers had more than six times the amount of lighting power than the old light towers. “These new lights will throw out 150 lux of lighting power which is very much appreciated by all users compared to the old light towers which offered about 23 lux, so no more hiding spots in dark corners on those hard nights of training,” he said. “In the latter part of the 2022 season and planning for 2023, we intend to schedule some more night games to celebrate our club and community and give people and players the opportunity to enjoy this great change.” The junior side played against the West Footscray Football Club, while the senior women’s side battled the Hoppers Crossing Football Club under the new lighting.

The Yarraville Seddon Eagles junior team took on the West Footscray Roosters on Friday, June 17 under the new lighting. (Grant Hobson)

The women’s senior team enjoyed playing under the new light towers.

The junior side enjoyed playing under the super bright lights.

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From left to right: Yarraville Seddon Eagles Football Club [YSEFC] member Justin Mullane, Western Region Football League media and communications manager Kristen Alebakis and junior football manager Jessie Chester, YSEFC president Naime Siddell and vice-president Sammy Leigh celebrated the first night games at the Yarraville Oval on Friday, June 17. (Grant Hobson)

PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987

HOBSONS BAY PLANNING SCHEME NOTICE OF THE PREPARATION OF AN AMENDMENT AMENDMENT C133HBAY The Hobsons Bay City Council has prepared Amendment C133hbay to the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme. The amendment applies to the land affected by the Newport Structure Plan and Inner Newport Heritage Gap Study 2022. The Amendment proposes to: • Update the Heritage Overlay to reflect the findings of the Inner Newport Heritage Gap Study 2022 as outlined in the table below: Heritage Overlay (HO)

Properties for inclusion in HO

HO22 – Newport Civic and Commercial Heritage Precinct

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Paine and Whitwam Reserves 4 Market Street, Newport Bowls Club 6 Market Street, Second Newport Scout Hall 24-28 Market Street, RSL Hall 429-431 Melbourne Road

HO23 – Newport Estate Residential Heritage Precinct

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59-73 Schutt Street 26-40 Newcastle Street 14-40 Ford Street 3-19 Mirls Street 19-33 and 18-36 Speight Street 10 and 21 Ross Street 34-56 and 33-41 Oxford Street 35-99 and 40-54 William Street 15 Kohry Lane 3-29 and 2-24 Durkin Street

HO322 (proposed) – The Mason Street Ecclesiastical and Residential Heritage Precinct

Heritage Overlay (HO) HO23 – Newport Estate Residential Heritage Precinct HO182 – Christ Church Complex (to be deleted from the schedule as properties will be included and absorbed within the new HO322 Mason Street Ecclesiastical and Residential Heritage Precinct)

• 53-63 and 67-71 Mason Street

Properties for removal from HO • 5 and 27-29 Steele Street • 37 Mirls Street

• 59-61 Mason Street

• Update local policy in the Planning Policy Framework to include reference to the Newport Large Neighbourhood Activity Centre and include strategies to encourage active street frontages and integrated transport • Introduce the Mixed Use Zone (MUZ) to areas on Mason Street to encourage a mix of commercial and residential uses • Introduce new residential zones and schedules to align Newport with zone changes recently introduced in Hobsons Bay via Amendment C131, including the Residential Growth Zone (RGZ) and Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ) • Rezone properties from General Residential Zone (GRZ) to Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) • Introduce four new Design and Development Overlays (DDO6, 7, 12, 18) to manage building height and design in the Newport Activity Centre • Introduce the Environmental Audit Overlay to four properties • Update administrative provisions to include new incorporated documents and background documents in the planning scheme and Clause 72.04 You may inspect the Amendment, the Explanatory Report that sets out the Amendment and any documents that support the Amendment, free of charge, from Thursday 30 June at: • the Hobsons Bay City Council website at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/amendmentc133 • during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Hobsons Bay City Council Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, Victoria 3018 • at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the Amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. The closing date for submissions is 12 August 2022 by 5pm. A submission must be sent to the Strategic Planning Unit – Amendment C133, PO Box 21, Altona, Victoria 3018, or by email at: amendments@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au (please use Amendment 133 – Submission in the subject line). The following panel hearing dates have been tentatively set for this Amendment: • Directions hearing: week commencing 24 October 2022 • Panel hearing: week commencing 5 December 2022 PENELOPE WINSLADE Director Sustainable Communities

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Local life savers make a splash By Matthew Sims Altona and Williamstown life savers have come home with a variety of medals from the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Sydney. Held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend, state and state development team competitors and individual representatives of the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club and the Altona Life Saving Club competed. Local results included: • Erin Abson - Altona - first place in the 30-34 years female 100-metre obstacle race and first place in the 30-34 years female 100-metre manikin tow; • Heath Corry - Altona - first place in the under-16 men 100-metre CPR race, mixed under-19 simulated emergency response relay and mixed under-16 simulated emergency response relay, second place in the under-16 line throw rescue and under-19 mixed manikin carry relay and third place in the under-16 100-metre manikin tow, under-16 50-metre manikin carry, under-16 100-metre manikin tow, under-16 mixed medley relay and the under-19 mixed obstacle relay; • Josh Patterson - state team/Altona/Torquay - first place in the under-19 male CPR race; • Brydie Logan - Williamstown - fourth place in the under-19 female CPR race; and • Tom Frisby - Williamstown - fourth place in the open men 200-meter ’superlifesaver’ race. Altona Life Saving Club president Lisa Curran said the club was “extremely proud” of Heath and Erin. “It is members like Heath and Erin that inspire other members in our club to strive for their goals, yet remain humble in their achievements,“ she said.

Altona Life Saving Club competitors Heath Corry and Erin Abson competed at the Australian Pool Lifesaving Championships in Sydney over the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Heath took home three gold medals, two silver medals and four bronze medals, and Erin Abson took home two gold medals. (Pictures: Supplied)

Heath said competing on a national stage and coming home with a range of medals was a “great experience”. “I received amazing support from my club,

Altona Life Saving Club and all the coaches who train us,” he said. “We swim under obstacles, carry super heavy manakins, have rescue scenarios and are

assessed on CPR.” Erin said it was “nerve-wracking“ to compete in the national championships. “It was lots of fun,” she said.

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Police firearm storage warning By Olivia Condous Local law enforcement are urging gun owners to take heed of new firearm storage legislation due to come into effect soon, in order to prepare themselves for the change. From August 30, Category A and B longarm guns must be stored in a purpose-built steel gun safe with thickness of at least 1.6mm. This means that these types of guns will no longer be legally stored in wooden containers, or steel receptacles with less than 1.6mm thickness. All safes must also be secured with a ‘sturdy’ lock and if the safe weighs less than 150kg, it must be bolted to the floor or wall.

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Make these changes now and don’t wait until the last minute, because gun safe stock may be low

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- Scott Whitzell

Brimbank and Melton Division Firearm Officer Leading Senior Constable Scott Whitzell with examples of purpose-built gun safes.

wooden receptacles and old clothing lockers would not comply with the law in the future. “They will be illegal, and unfortunately these are currently used by our older licence holders,” Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said. “Storage inspections will increase and if noncompliance is identified, your firearms licence may be suspended, your firearms seized or destroyed and you may have to front a magistrates court.”

Leading Senior Constable Whitzell said the easy solution was for residents to be proactive sooner rather than later. “Make these changes now and don’t wait until the last minute, because gun safe stock may be low.” Firearm Officer Senior Constable Dan DeCarli said police were striving to educate licence holders ahead of the legislation change.

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“This new legislation will enhance the security of firearms and reduce the instances of them being stolen and falling into the wrong hands, making our community safer,” Senior Constable DeCarli said. Residents who have questions can contact the divisional firearms officer at their local police station. Details: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/ firearm-storage

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A twist in the COVID health tale By Christopher Carter, Chief Executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network For a still-unknown proportion of people, even a mild case of COVID-19 can carry an unfortunate twist in the tale: a new set of symptoms, sometimes severe, that can persist for months. Some, such as brain fog, seem quite common, while some others are rare. Some come and go, others stay for a very long time. This is known as long COVID, or sometimes ‘post-COVID-19 condition’, and it can be a real problem – not least because doctors and researchers around the world are still struggling to agree on what it is. Does that sound familiar? Readers might be reminded of another condition, known as chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, which produces extreme tiredness and can leave sufferers homebound, even bedbound, sometimes for the rest of their lives. To make matters worse, for years after reports of the syndrome first emerged in the 1980s, many people – even some doctors – simply refused to believe it was real. It was a psychological issue, they said, or worse, an excuse for malingering. Today, chronic fatigue syndrome, abbreviated to CFS/ME, is recognised as a devastating illness – although its exact cause remains unknown. There is no cure and precious few useful therapies. This comparison is particularly pertinent, because, as one medical journal recently put it, a significant number of people with long COVID have symptoms “suspiciously similar” to CFS/ME. These patients report reduced ability to perform usual daily routines, and extreme tiredness after physical or mental activity.

Research into long COVID is under way around the world. (iStock)

Many also experience sleep problems, loss of memory, and poor concentration.These continue at least for many months, but it is too early to know whether, like pre-pandemic CFS/ ME, they may be permanent. Not everyone who develops long COVID will have chronic fatigue syndrome, of course. Many people report other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, palpitations, or temperature fluctuations. While not unknown in CFS/ME, they are not considered tell-tale signs of the condition.

Of course, a big part of the problem is that there is no universally accepted clinical definition of long COVID yet, because it is still a relatively new thing and most COVID-19 research over the past couple of years has focused on preventing or treating severe disease in the first phase. The World Health Organisation says long COVID often features “fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction … usually three months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least two months

and cannot be explained by an alternative diagnosis ”. Research is under way around the world, trying to add a bit more meat to those bare bones. In the meantime, what can you draw from this? The main thing is that if you feel inexplicably tired for several months, a COVID-19 infection a few months earlier, even a very mild one, might be significant. Talk to your GP. And the other thing is, be kind to yourself. That exhaustion you feel is real.

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The Wiggles wow the west It was excited chaos at the Wyndham Cultural Centre on Monday, June 27, as crowds of cheerful kids converged at The Wiggles concert. The popular children’s band performed a series of songs during two separate performances on the day. Children turned up dressed as their favourite Wiggle and danced enthusiastically to the group’s well known tunes.

Amy Kennedy with daughter Mila, 20-months-old.

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Scarlett, 2, and Hannah, 4.

Georgia, 4, with Harper, 2.

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The Wiggles performed many crowd favourites during the concert.

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The Wiggles performed two concerts, one in the morning and one after midday. (Damjan Janevski) 286809

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Jalal’s journey to a safe haven Jalal Ahmadzai, his parents and two siblings, fled Afghanistan in August 2021 after the Taliban took control of the country. Now living in Craigieburn and working as an interpreter for AMES Australia, Jalal Ahmadzai spoke with Helena Abdou about his experience and shared an open letter to shed light on the plight of those who fled from Afghanistan.

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alal Ahmadzai says he will always dream of the day he can return home and wonder the streets of Kabul. The 23-year-old, his parents and two siblings are among the hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees who fled the country after the collapse of the Afghan government in August last year. Ten months on, he can still clearly recall the day Kabul fell to the Taliban and mayhem ensued. “It started off as a normal day, we went to work and school,” he says. “Towards about 10 or 11am, there was a bit of chaos starting around the city, you could feel the tension. “There was nothing wrong, there was no fighting, but there was just a commotion. “People were just in a hurry and you could feel that something was wrong.

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We will be strangers wherever we go and the feeling of being homeless will never leave

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“And then we got the news that the Taliban had apparently arrived at the gates of the city.” Jalal was working at a bank in Kabul when it was swarmed by people in a bid to withdraw their savings. “People had money deposited in the banks, and they were worried about the safety of the money so people wanted to withdraw the money,” he recalls. “But we couldn’t give them money because the bank didn’t have enough liquid money to give out. “Our team said that we need to evacuate the bank through the backdoor in groups of two or three because people are growing increasingly mad.” Not long after he left work that day, Jalal learnt that the president had fled the country. “With the news of his escape, the entire army collapsed, the army that was built over 20 years, collapsed in a matter of hours,” he says. That evening, the Taliban vehicles rolled into the city and thousands of people headed for the airport in a desperate attempt to flee. “It was like a stampede at the airport,” Jalal says. “The first three or four days was very bad, everyone rushed towards [the airport], people who had passports, people who didn’t have passports, people who had nothing, no tickets, no visa. “People were going to the airport with their electricity bill.” Jalal and his family decided to wait before making their move. “We left the country about 10 days after the fall of the government and went to neighbouring Pakistan,” he says. After fleeing to Pakistan, Jalal and his family decided to try to get to Australia. “We heard about Australia’s humanitarian visa, and then we applied for it and we just got it. I think it was because we lived here before for three years in 2012,“ he says. Upon arriving in Australia for the second time, Jalal applied for work as an interpreter with AMES Australia, an organisation that sought to help refugees and asylum seekers with employment services and training. “When I arrived I started volunteering with

Jalal Ahmadzai is an Afghan refugee who fled the country last year after the collapse of the government. Left: Jalal with his friends back home in Afghanistan. (Pictures: Supplied)

AMES … I was one of the few refugees who was interpreting at the time … and because there was a big influx of refugees, and a lot of them could not communicate in English, I walked up to them and said I could help out for a couple of hours a day.” After a few months, he secured a job with AMES. As much as Jalal is enjoying his “wonderful” life in Australia, his thoughts don’t stray far from life back home.

In open letter to highlight the plight of those who fled Afghanistan, Jalal wrote: “Abrupt change, uncertainty and the unknown often strike fear into the hearts of humans. “When events take a turn for the worse at a time when one had been planning the complete opposite, it naturally puts one in a state of shock, blurs one’s judgment and makes one lose track of events that follow. The swift collapse of the Afghan government on August 15, 2021 made all of that a reality for all the Afghan people.” Reflecting on his new life in Australia, Jalal

wrote: “Many of us succeeded in escaping the darkest regime, leaving behind our families, friends, and loved ones “Not only that, we left behind our lives, our dreams of graduating and serving our country. “We all can continue our lives outside Afghanistan peacefully, but there will always be a sadness engraved deep in our hearts. “We will be strangers wherever we go and the feeling of being homeless will never leave. “I will always dream of the day I can go back to my home and wander through the streets of Kabul.”

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Chess, Cards and Scrabble If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, pop over on Tuesdays and have fun. Invite your friends and enjoy a great afternoon while meeting new people, from noon-2.30pm, at Braybrook Community Centre. 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook.

Newport Fiddle and Folk Club After a COVID-interrupted year, the Newport Folk and Fiddle Group has started up its beginner play along sessions again. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, then the club welcomes you. Why not come down and have some fun, share a cuppa and maybe even learn something new? All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Saturday, July 16. 6.30-8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

Carers’ Walk and Talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. Second Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting on July 12. Meet at 9.45am for a 10am start, at Favor and Grace cafe, 87 Railway Avenue, Laverton. ■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au

Collectibles Super Sale Crystal/glass, china, artworks, embroidery, silverware, jewellery and lots more. Friday, July 1, 5pm-8pm and Saturday, July 2, 9am-2pm. St Stephens Uniting Church Hall, 179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown. Refreshments and sausage sizzle. Gold coin entry fee. ■ 9397 7695

Woodcarving at Mens Shed Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges you could donate? Join on Tuesday mornings, 9.30am-noon. 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com

Job Seeker Assistance Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume-job interview help. Community Employment Connector – Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Wednesdays noon-2pm, during school terms. Jobs Victoria Advocate – Altona North Library Community Library, Thursdays 10-11am.

Alcoholics Anonymous Williamstown Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of

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people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au

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

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

Women’s Choir

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

Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members do not need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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

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. It is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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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.

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

everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am to 4pm. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market

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

Point Gellibrand 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. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit the website to find out more about the club’s projects and community work via www. rotarypointgellibrand.com.au. ■ 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. New members welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au

Friendship Group 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

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

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. ■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon at Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing. Tickets: $12 and include morning tea. ■ 1300 156 557

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NPL Altona Magic’s hopes of a top six finish received another setback after a loss to Heidelberg United on Saturday. Heidelberg scored in the 18th minute to hit the front. It would be the only goal of the game, with Heidelberg winning 1-0. The loss is the Magic’s second in a row. The Magic sit ninth on the ladder with seven wins, but are now nine points outside the top six. This week they face Port Melbourne Sharks at home on Saturday night.

By Tara Murray The City West Falcons continued to get the wins in Victorian Netball League championships division, but there’s still work to be done. It wasn’t the best performance of the season for the Falcons, but they were able to do enough on Wednesday night, winning 68-60. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they were happy to get the win. “It was good,” she said. “Offensively we were pretty good with our court coverage. “Defensively we have a bit of work to do over the next few weeks. We don’t turn enough ball over. “I’ll look to get some coaches in to have a look and cast some fresh eyes over it.” The Falcons were without Melissa Oloamanu, who had to fly out to New Zealand for a Samoan national camp. Lucia Fauonuku got an opportunity in the defensive circle in Oloamanu’s absence. Lind said she did a really good job. Lind said Maddie Gray had a good game in goals and played quite intelligently. Jane Cook was also back on court and played three quarters, after a foot injury. The Falcons sit third on the ladder. Lind said the next few weeks was about setting things in place for finals. “Settling into combinations and having more versatility,” she said. “With the teams in the top four at the moment there’s a lot of diversity and you have to make sure we have the right match ups. “We still have a lot of work to do as we’re not where we want to be. There’s still that improvement to come. “Our on court chemistry and relationships

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VAFA Williamstown CYMS weren’t able to convert a solid start against Fitzroy in the Victorian Amateur Football League premier B competition. The CYs led at quarter time by four points, before Fitzroy hit the front in the second score. The CYs were still in the game at three quarter time, trailing by 16 points at the last break. Four goals to three in the final quarter, sealed the 13.14 (92)-9.13 (67) win for Fitzroy. Jai Haines and Thomas Johnstone were the Lions best. The CYs sit in eighth spot with two wins. This week they face Old Carey.

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on court will be the focus.” The under-19 side now sits on top of the table, after being the Saints 57-39. Birthday girl Achel Yout had a really good game, as did scholarship holder Elisa

Butterworth-Gonebale. The division 1 team won 64-47 with Toni Lind, Tharjini Sivalingam and Maddison McKiernan having good games. The Falcons this week face Peninsula Waves.

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SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which Collingwood player is currently being plagued by a series of off-field scandals?

4. In which European city is the 2022 FINA World Aquatics Championships currently being held until 3 July?

12. Which team did the Golden State Warriors defeat to win the 2022 NBA Championship?

2. Which big-hitting batsman is looking for a new BBL team after his contract was not renewed by the Brisbane Heat for next season?

5. Which French EPL soccer player famously kicked a spectator, kung-fu style, in 1995 after being verbally abused?

13. In their series versus the West Indies, which national cricket team became the first to record six ducks in an innings in back-to-back Test cricket matches?

3. Which Formula One team has won the last six Grands Prix after another victory in Montreal in Canada?

6. After 14 rounds, which Carlton forward is leading the AFL’s Coleman Medal for most goals? 7. Which Swedish player did US tennis player Jim Courier defeat in his two Australian Open final wins in the early 1990s? 8. Against which country did England pile on a record 4/498 in a recent One Day International match? 9. And in this match, which English batsman smashed 162 from 70 balls in the onslaught? 10. Kiwi racing driver Brendon Hartley won which famous motor racing event for the third time in June 2022? 11. A visa issue prevented two-time world champion Tyler Wright from competing in a women’s World Surf League event in which country?

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Bright future awaits after season of transition By Tara Murray The future is bright for Williamstown in FV state league 3 north-west. While the side is sitting in the middle of the table, it has been a season of transition. Football director Jason Drozdek, who is in his first season in the role, said there had been a big focus on giving opportunities to players who come through the club. “Where the club is at the last five to six years, we are now one of the largest clubs in Hobsons Bay in terms of participation,” he said. “We have from MiniRoos through to senior football. We want the youngest players at the club to see the transition through the sides. “It’s the way the club is going for the foreseeable future.” Drozdek, who oversees the senior, reserves and under-17s, said it had been exciting to see what the younger guys had been able to do. He said the senior side was one of the youngest sides that they’d ever had. “About 60 to 70 per cent of the side are junior players from the club,” he said.

Williamstown in action earlier this season.(Joe Mastroianni).

“Our under-17s and reserves are both on top of the ladder. They have the same coach and there’s a lot of transition between the two teams and the whole club compared to previous years. “Everyone is helping each other.” Drozdek said it had been an up and down season for the senior team. On Saturday, Williamstown had a 2-2 draw with the Sebastopol Vikings.

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Williamstown opened the scoring just before half time. The Vikings levelled just after the break before hitting the front in the 72nd minute. An own goal levelled the scores and saw Williamstown take home a point. Speaking before the match, Drozdek said with a young side they weren’t sure what was going to happen this year. “We’re sitting in the middle of the table,” he

said. “We’ve been a bit inconsistent. “We had a large turnover from last season, about 50 per cent. “We wanted to be around the middle of the table towards the higher end of the table. We had a few injuries as well and probably underestimated the strength of the league.” Drozdek said realising they were lacking a bit of experience, they had looked to add a few more player signings before the transfer window ended. “Hopefully it will help the young guys,” he said. “Hopefully we will be a lot stronger than at the start of the year. “We’ve got young boys who are fitter and seem to have less injuries. We should have our squad in the next few weeks.” In other results, Altona North had a 3-3 draw with Craigieburn City. In state league 1 north-west, Yarraville Glory had a good win against Clifton Hill. The Glory scored twice in the first half, before coming away with a 3-1 win. Altona City and Banyule had a 1-1 result. In state league 2 north-west, Altona East Phoenix lost to Albion Rovers, 5-1.

Ben Collins has re-signed with Western United. (Supplied)

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Jets Laura Elliott breaks through a tackle earlier this year.

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Dream could come true By Tara Murray A dream could become a reality this week for Point Cook Centrals star Laura Elliott. The young defender is among those who are hoping to have their name called out at the AFLW draft on Wednesday night. Having started playing football when she was four, Elliott has loved the sport and always wanted to get to the top level. “To be honest I never actually thought I’d be here at the start of the year,” she said in the lead up to the draft. “It’s always been a dream and something I’ve wanted but I thought everything had to go right with my footy this year. To be able to get to this point as past years in [Western] Jets I hadn’t played my best footy but thankfully everything has gone good all with the help of my family and all the programs I’ve been lucky enough to be part of.” Elliott played a key role for the Western Jets as they became the toast of the NAB League Girls competition, winning the club’s first premiership. She was named in the team of the year and led the competition for intercept marks.

Elliott said she was still in disbelief about the premiership, which they won with a goal in the dying seconds of the grand final against Dandenong Stingrays. “I’d never actually played finals as a junior, always just missing out every year, so to play in a grand final at that level and with that team of girls and all those coaches was a feeling I can never describe,” she said. “The best part was the hard work and goals we set as a club paid off and we achieved something that no one in the league thought we could, not just the players on the field that night but everyone a part of that team. It was an amazing night and something I will always cherish.” While Elliott was unsure how she would go this season, she had been selected in the NAB AFL Academy for the best players in the country ahead of the season. She would then be selected for Vic Metro for the national championships. Both those are experiences Elliott will also remember. “Firstly, to get the chance to play in those teams with some top level players is still so surreal,” she said. “The experiences in those programs

were really fun and just an overall amazing experience. “Building new friendships and meeting new people was a good aspect of it all and also learning from the talented coaches really helped me a lot. Everyone was super nice and supportive and the community around it all was good to be a part of. “Playing against the best players and being teammates with them was some of the best footy experiences I’ve had, the talent and skills they have is crazy and no doubt a lot of them will dominate in the AFLW.” Elliott was also selected for the draft combine, but didn’t test on the night. The last couple of months, she’s been busy speaking with AFLW clubs. She said the whole experience and the next couple of weeks were so surreal. “All the clubs have been super nice and all seem like they are really good people and a good culture within,” she said. “I’m just super grateful for the chance to be interviewed no matter how it goes. “I’m a bit nervous [about the draft], but also very excited to see what happens with it all, if I get picked that will be so surreal but meanwhile just trying not to jinx myself.”

One of Western United’s brightest stars Ben Collins has re-signed for the next A-League men’s season. Collins who came through United’s academy earned a scholarship job with United for the 2021-22 season. A regular member of the matchday squad, the defender made his A-League debut in the final match of the regular season against Adelaide United. Collins said he can’t wait to continue his journey after an enjoyable first season. “I absolutely loved my first season with the senior team, which was obviously capped off with a championship win,” he said. “I’m really excited to sign on and keep working to build something really special with this group. “As a young defender, I am really lucky to work with some of the best defenders in the league in Leo (Lacroix), Nikolai (Topor-Stanley) and Tomoki (Imai), as well as (assistant coach) Hayden Foxe. “This club means a lot to me and I’m looking forward to continuing my development with Western United.” United general manager of football Mal Impiombato said he was delighted to see one of the clubs’ bright young prospects commit to the green and black. “We are excited to have Ben sign an extension with Western United,” he said. “We were delighted with his first season with the first team. He possesses a tremendous work ethic, great character and a willingness to improve and learn.” Tara Murray

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Devils continue to learn despite loss to Parkside North Footscray knows it isn’t far off the top sides after its loss to Parkside in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition. While they didn’t come away with the win, the Devils had moments that let coach David Battistella said there was plenty of positives. Parkside led by 31 points at half time, but were outscored by the Devils in the second half. The first half lead was enough to seal an 11.6 (72)-8.5 (53). “We’re getting a true indication where we sit,” he said. “In the first half we had a lot of football, but they suffocated us and gave us no room to run and we made bad decisions. “They had a better work rate around stoppages and there were a lot of stoppages. We fought back and had a chance early in the

last quarter to get within three goals. “I’m not fully disappointed as we worked hard all day.” Mathew Serafin was the only multiple goal kicker with three goals. Jack Cairns and Connor Roach were named the best. For Parkside, Jy Lambley continued his good form. Battistella said they had reduced the margin from the first time they had played the Magpies which was a sign of their improvement. He said the match showed the team where they were heading into the back end of the season. This week they face ladder leaders Point Cook Centrals. “We went into the weekend’s game winning five games in a row,” he said.

“We knew it was going to be tough and we know to make the top four now, we will have to cause a few upsets. “We play the top team this week, it’ll give a good indication of where we’re at.” Battistella said the pre-season aim for the side had been to make finals and nothing has changed “Last year we were sitting third before COVID hit and going on the back of last year, we definitely wanted to play finals. “This is the goal and I’m taught that anything that can happen once you get there. “Division 2 is unbelievable how close the season is. We have a tough month coming up after Point Cook Centrals, against Albion, Wyndhamvale, Newport and Glen Orden.” In other matches, Glen Orden defeated

West Footscray, 24.17 (161)-12.8 (80), while Point Cook Centrals smashed Newport, 15.18 (108)-4.4 (28) and Wyndhamvale beat Albion, 12.9 (81)-9,11 (65). In division 1, Werribee Districts upset Altona, winning 12.13 (85)-8.12 (60), while Spotswood accounted for St Albans, 11.17 (83)-4.13 (37). Yarraville Seddon had a tough day against Caroline Springs, losing 31.18 (204)-2.4 (16). Hoppers Crossing and Deer Park were the other winners. Tara Murray

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Footscray Lacrosse’s winning women’s side.

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Perfect lacrosse season By Tara Murray Two and half years of hard work was rewarded as Footscray completed the perfect season in the Women’s State League lacrosse competition. After only playing about six games in two years due to COVID-19, Footscray was on a mission this year. It would get the ultimate reward with a premiership. Coach Meghan Mollison said the group was keen to show what they could do after the last couple of years. “We won it in 2019 when my uncle was coaching,” she said. “I took over and hadn’t had a full season to see the potential we had and back up what we had done in 2019. “We had six rounds last season, but lots of training before that. The year before we got a pre-season that was it. “It was nice after a couple of years to show what we could do. Being undefeated was good, but the premiership was great.”

The group changed since the last full season, with some players returning from America where they had been at college. A number of players also stopped playing as they had children. “The girls coming back from college had a good opportunity to show what they had learned in the states,” Mollison said. “With others having babies last year we were able to bring through some younger players. “We had three under-18s play their first state league games, while another who aged out over the COVID-19 period also played her first state league game. “They probably wouldn’t have got the opportunity to play as much as they have.” Mollison said they started the season slowly as they reconnected on the field. It wasn’t until the last round when they were really tested, as they beat Newport Ladies by just one goal. The game was also soured by a serious knee injury to captain Esther Lavelle which would rule her out for the season. Mollison said Lavelle was a really good

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support on the bench in the finals especially for the younger girls. She said they used the break between the season and the grand final to restructure and change some things around for finals. It worked with Footscray beating Newport Ladies, 15-2 in the grand final. “We had a big win,” she said. “:We usually have exceptionally close clashes in grand finals. “We’ve played 10 grand finals against them. They had a couple of players out, but they had a really strong team. “We played really well.” While the season may be over four players from the grand final team are currently with the Australia team. Another three players, who have been at college in America, are also part of the Australian team giving the club seven representatives in the one team. Mollison said they were proud of the group. “They are taking on the world,” she said. “They include the young girls and share their knowledge and wonderful role models.”

Williamstown’s tough run in the Victorian Football League continued on Saturday, this time against a resurgent Essendon side. The Bombers, who lost their first eight games, have been one of the form teams in the competition in recent weeks. On Saturday at Williamstown Oval, it was an even start with scores locked at 3.2 apiece at quarter time. The Bombers opened up a little bit of a break in the second quarter with five goals to two and extended that in the third quarter, to lead by 30 points at the break. Both teams had their chances in the last quarter, with the Bombers having nine scoring shorts to seven. The Bombers were able to come away with the win, 16.14 (110)-10.12 (72). Joel Ottavi kicked three goals for the Seagulls, while Hayden Bertoli-Simmonds chipped in with two goals. Teia Miles continued to rack up the ball, having 30 possessions, while Liam Hunt and Nicholas Mellington also had plenty of the ball. The Seagulls sit bottom of the table, with just one win. Meanwhile, Footscray had a good win against Hawthorn. The Bulldogs jumped out of the blocks with five goals to none in the first quarter and continued on in the second quarter. They led by 49 points at half time. The second half was a better one from the Hawks, as they kicked four goals apiece. The Bulldogs won, 14.10 (94)-6.10 (46). The Bulldogs sit 14th on the ladder.

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