injectingthissaid.injectingheMaribyrnongcouncillorMichaelClarkesaidwouldnotsupporttheintroductionofasaferoomwithinMaribyrnong.“Wedon’thaveanIVdrugproblem,”he“ItwouldbehighlyinappropriatetolocatefacilityinMaribyrnong.”CrClarkesaidhehadseennofigurestoindicateaproblemwhichwouldsupportasaferoomwithinMaribyrnong.
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ofnotthethefacility,”the“Ifyouhavemorethanone,youcandisperseproblemofpeoplehangingaroundthehesaid.“Thereisdefinitelyaneed.“Havingoneroomalonedoesnotdealwithbreadthanddepthoftheissue.”TheNDARCreportshowedthatoutoftopresponsesforwhyrespondentsdidusetheRichmondfacility,65percent2020respondentsand36percentof2021
Matthew Sims Dragon trainer Lyall Morris is excited for people to meet Argo the water dragon at Friday’s Bizarre Bazaar twilight market. (Damjan Janevski) 293914_03
By Matthew Sims A public health institute has co-released a report in support of introducing a second safe injecting room for Melbourne, with one of the report’s co-authors calling for further conversations to be held between drug users, including those in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, and key stakeholders about its location. The Burnet Institute senior fellow and one of the report’s co-authors, Dr Peter Higgs, said the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre[NDARC]reportshowedthatanumber of respondents indicated the Richmond safe injecting room was too far for them to travel to be a practical option for regular use.
Colourful puppet creatures and dance skills will be on show as part of this month’s Bizarre Bazaar twilight market at Seaworks on Friday, August 19. This month’s theme is dance, with Williamstown North dance studio LKF Dance performing on stage, while Williamstown North’s Dance 4 Life Studios will provide free dancing classes for adults. A Blanck Canvas Productions will also provide roving entertainment with Argo the water dragon set to wow attendees. Other attractions will include a range of food vans, as well as local vendors spruiking jewellery, candles and much more. Bizarre Bazaar organiser Anna Henderson said Seaworks will be hosting the event monthly, with a new theme each month, including a pirate theme, Halloween and Christmas. “It’s been really well received by the local community,” she said. The free twilight market will be held at the Seaworks maritime precinct from 5pm to Details:9pm.seaworks.com.au
thatfacilityAreportfromareviewpaneloftheRichmondreleasedinJunealsorecommendedthestategovernmentlookintoexpands the current trial to include another supervised injecting service in an appropriate location within the Melbourne CBD.
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respondents indicated the Richmond facility was too far from where they lived. Dr Higgs said further conversations were required between the state government, local government and drug users within the western suburbs about what form and what location would work best for a potential second safe injecting room. “We need to talk with drug users,” he said. “We need to ask what they want.”
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Hobsons Bay council has adjusted its plans to remove and replace all of the Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees along Twyford Street in Williamstown, following a petition received from Williamstown residents earlier this year.
Matthew Sims Revised plan for bomb’‘itchytrees Maribyrnong Secondary College year 11 student Sedriece is one of the principal vocalists in this year’s State School Spectacular. (Supplied) Students show spectactular skills A number of students across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are gearing up to put on a show as part of the 2022 Victorian State Schools uniquetakingsaid.andI’mandhighstudentsfirstJameshemakesplayinmeshow.isperformingbyimportantshecomfortaudience.isisKateofvocalistsperformanceskating,theliveSeptemberjoinSpectacular.MaribyrnongandHobsonsBaystudentswillabout3000otherstudentsonSaturday,10atJohnCainArenaforthefirstperformanceoftheshowsincethestartofCOVID-19pandemic.Integratingmusic,dance,giantpuppetry,acrobaticandcircusacts,thewillinvolvemusiciansandcoveringtunesacrossawiderangegenresandperiods,includingTheBeatles,BushandDuaLipa.WilliamstownHighSchoolstudentAmeliaamongtheprincipalvocalistsandsaidshelookingforwardtoperformingforalive‘EversinceIwasyoungIwouldalwaysfindinsingingandperformingonstage,”said.“BeinganartisticpersonIthinkit’stobeabletoexpressyourpassiondoingwhatmakesyouhappy–andthatisforme.”BraybrookCollegestudentTynansaidhelookingforwardtoperforminginthelive“IthinktheCOVIDpandemichasmadeappreciatehavingtheabilitytoperformpersonandespeciallyhavingtheabilitytowithotheramazingmusiciansandtutorstheexperiencesomuchmorespecial,”said.WilliamstownHighSchoolyear10studentwillparticipateintheeventforthetimebackstage,beingoneoftheseveralhelpingensuretheaudioqualityisasaspossible.‘Iamexcitedtolearnhowtheindustryworksifthiscouldbeafutureworkplaceforme,excitedtolearnnewandinterestingskillsimproveonmyalreadyexistingones,”heCreativedirectorNeilGladwinsaidpartintheperformancewillbeaexperiencefortheparticipating students.“Participating students get to experience something very few professionals get to do; perform in an arena and for a TV broadcast,” he said. Details: www.ticketek.com.au/spectacular Matthew Sims Williamstown High School year 10 student Excelsior MaZe will also be a principal vocalist. (Supplied)
Report calls for co-ordinated approach to green strategies
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Ensuring a greener and more sustainable for Maribyrnong was the focus of Monash University student Emma Ward during her time within the Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program at Footscray MP Katie Hall’s office. She has recently published a report titled ‘A Green Future for Melbourne’s Industrial Inner West’, which looked at the potential to create a greener future for Footscray’s central business district.The report proposed a number of recommendations, including refurbishing the current underused open spaces in Footscray, greening Footscray’s laneways and improving organic recycling options for businesses. Ms Hall said the report would be helpful in advocating for greener strategies for Maribyrnong moving forward. “I’m passionate about taking real action on climate change, improving our green canopy and urban forest, as well as reducing waste,” she“Emma’ssaid. award-winning report was informed by almost 200 survey responses from local residents and I’m enormously grateful for the community Maribyrnonginput.”chiefexecutive Celia Haddock said the council is looking at reviewing the Street Tree Strategy 2013 document, which will complement a range of other work. “Ensuring our city continues to support a growing population and is green and sustainable is a priority for council, and we continue to work with residents and support the delivery of key policies and strategies,” she said.“A range of improvements are proposed through the suburb as part of the draft Footscray Public Realm Plan – which more than 300 residents provided feedback on in early 2022 by sharing their ‘vision for Footscray’.“Adraftof this document is currently being finalised to share with our community. “To support green infrastructure, in line with the Climate Emergency Strategy, council is working to implement a range of changes, including energy efficiency upgrades to all council buildings and assets, including the installation of solar materials and the roll out of energy efficiency appliances including lighting, heating and cooling.”
Matthew Sims Monash University student Emma Ward enjoyed completing the Victorian Parliamentary Internship Program at Footscray MP’s Katie Hall’s office. (Supplied)
Also known as lagunaria patersonia or ‘itchy bomb’ trees, the trees’ seed tworeplacedwouldcouncilbalancedhouses,”ofcausingdirectlywilltheforhopefullyMarsdendirectlyfocusthecouncilthewhichbeandcapsuleswereknowntocauserespiratoryskinirritationandthetreeswouldreplacedwithmoresuitablespeciesoffergreatercanopycoverwithoutrisktohumanandanimalhealth.DuringitsmeetingonTuesday,thepassedamotiontoimplementreplacementprogramwitharevisedononlyreplacingtreeswhichareaffectingresidents.HobsonsBaycouncillorJonathonsaidtherevisedplanwouldmeetthedemandsofresidentsandagainsttheremovalofthetrees.“Therevisedplanwillnotincludewholesaleremovaloflagunaria,butonlyremovethosetreeswhichareadjacenttothosepropertiesandhealthrisksandotherproblemsamenitytothosepeoplelivinginthosehesaid.“Thissufferingisrealandhastobeagainsttheplansthatthehastoincreasecanopy.”CrMarsdensaidtheremovalplanalsoseetheremovedtreeswithmaturetreesataratiooftoone.
By Matthew Sims More than a third of employers in the western suburbs of Melbourne have indicated that they are lagging behind in terms of required skills, with another third expecting a skills shortage within the next year, according to a new Victoria University [VU] report.
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Australian Website Services digital director Stephen Los said he has found it hard to find locals with the required skills. “I would absolutely love to hire locally since 98 per cent of our customers are in the west, and it makes sense to have staff who live here and understand the region,” he said. Mr Los said there has been discrepancies between job needs and available skills within the west for a number of years. “The digital skills training that high school students are taught in 2022 is almost the same as the old ‘multimedia’ classes I did 20 years ago,” he said. “It gets better at university, but kids are not being properly prepared.” VU research officer Dr Melissa Tham said their evidence-based approach to boost the number of jobs in the west would be to add on to existing infrastructure. “We’re not suggesting that we have to completely reinvent the west or anything like that,” she there’swewe’ve“Withinsaid.thecontextofthewestofMelbourne,gottheseuniquechallengesbutbecausehavethisincreasedboostinthepopulation,alsoahugeopportunitythere.”
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The Centre for International Research on Education Systems at the Mitchell Institute has released a report showing that close to half of the workers of Melbourne’s west must leave the west for work, while local employers have said they have been unable to find local staff with the right skills. Altona North-based business Australian Website Services has has built about 800 websites for small and medium-sized businesses including local cafes, tradies and community services, with most of its clients based in Melbourne’s west.
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By Matthew Sims The number of code one ambulance responses to callouts within Hobsons Bay which arrived within 15 minutes in the April to June period have dropped by 4.9 per cent compared to the January to March quarter, according to Ambulance Victoria data. According to the data, 61.4 per cent of ambulance callouts within Hobsons Bay arrived within 15 minutes, with an average response time of 15 minutes and 35 seconds across 1385 code one responses.
4 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU 25 Bellavista Drive, Avondale Heights RivervueRetirement 1300www.rivervue.com.au298439 RetirementUnderstandingLiving FREE INFORMATION SESSION How much will moving to a retirement village cost me? Is this financially viable for my situation? Where do I begin with downsizing? If you’re considering a move to a retirement village, our free information session is the perfect opportunity to hear from our panel of industry experts and have all your questions answered. Plus, see for yourself what premium retirement living for over 55s looks like at Rivervue. Meet our residents, inspect our luxuriously appointed homes with views of the Maribyrnong River, and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea. Thursday 1 September, 1pm Rivervue Retirement Village RSVP by 29 August 2022 Scan to RSVP 12557419-JW32-22 Victoria University student Suzanne McKee has been enjoying her work behind the camera at the Footscray Park campus. (Damjan Janevski) 292866_03 It’s show and tell time at Victoria University astate-of-the-artpickcoursesecuredpresentationsin-depthlecturerscoursehundredsSunday,facilitiestofriendsProspectiveVictoriaUniversity[VU]students,andfamilymembersareencouragedcomeandseetheFootscrayParkcampusinpersonaspartofanopendayonAugust21from10amto3pm.VisitorswillbeabletoroamthroughofstandstoexploreVU’srangeofandcareeroptions,aswellaschattoandcurrentstudentsandgetmoreinformationthroughactivities,andpanelsessions.Year11oryear12studentswhohavealreadyaplaceinaVUorVUPolytechniccanrelaxinanexclusiveloungeandupaVIPpack.Attendeescanalsovisitthecampusfacilitiesincludingsportlabs,TVstudio,itslibraryanditsaquaticand
“There has been enormous investment in ambulances and I am happy that we are seeing the shift in thinking towards looking at ways to reduce demand rather than just continually trying to mop up the workload with more paramedics.“Wereally need state and federal governments to work together so that we’ve got nurses in aged care facilities with the right support available to treat patients there, rather thantakingthemintohospitalbyambulance.”
Union general secretary Danny Hill said the urban areas, such as Footscray, had seen positive response times despite high demand. “If you’re in Footscray, you’re driving a short distance to hospital,” he said.
fitness centre. Examples of student creativity will also be on display, with make-up and haircut demonstrations and cupcake decorating on show throughout the day. Visitors who register online will also go in the draw to win a $2000 Victoria University virtual gift card, which can be used across a range of participating major retailers, entertainment venues, dining, and online shopping retailers. The event will include a number of demonstrations of what skills students can learn across a number of courses, including animation, podcasting and electronic engineering.Details:vu.edu.au/open-day
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perhasregion1188minuteresponsesperJunearrivedofThedataalsohighlightedthattheproportioncode1calloutswithinMaribyrnongwhichwithin15minutesduringtheApriltoquarterincreasedby1.3percentto70.5cent,comparedtothepreviousquarter.TheaverageresponsetimeforcodeonewithinMaribyrnongalsofellbyato14minutesand27secondsacrosscodeoneresponses.AmbulanceVictoriaactingmetropolitandirectorJessMcGowansaidtheservicecontinuedtorespondtoupto2000callsday. “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to put unprecedented pressure on the health system across Victoria and the nation,” she said. “We’re working hard to relieve pressure in the system with more paramedics on the road and more resources at hospitals to help offload patientsVictorianfaster.Ambulance
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line and removing the Gap Road level crossing. We’re also upgrading Sunbury Road, making it easier to get around. building big near you and there will be transport disruptions 1921 Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps
Firstwages,orcurrentlybegenerationshigh-qualitythatgovernmentareeasingproject.exciting”CambageBendigo.delivermillionhomes58projectSocialtheresidentialmarkfirstoncompanyVictoriafamiliesopportunitiesinFootscrayforindividualsandinneedinearly2024.VinniesrepresentativesjoinedwithHomesrepresentativesandconstructionL.U.SimonBuildersrepresentativesWednesday,August10toofficiallyturnthesodatthenewWightmanStreetsiteandthestartofconstructionofthe18-storeybuilding.Aspartofa$78millioncommitmentfromstategovernmentviaHomesVictoria’sHousingGrowthfundingprogram,thewouldcompriseof28one-bedroom,two-bedroomandsixthree-bedroomacrossthe18-storeyhigh-risebuilding.VCCHhascontributedafurther$20towardstheproject,whichwouldsimilardevelopmentsinEppingandVinniesVictoriachiefexecutiveJuliasaiditwas“deeplysatisfyingandtomarkthefirstmilestoneinthe“WeknowthisprojectwillgosomewaytothehousingstressacrossthestateanddelightedtobeworkingwiththeVictorianandL.U.Simononthisprojectisnotonlycreatingjobsbutwilldeliversustainablesocialhousingfortocome.”Designatedpropertiesinthebuildingwouldallocatedtosingles,couplesandfamiliesreceivingaged,disability,Jobseekerparentingpaymentsorthoseearninglowwith10percentofthesedesignatedtoNationsVictorians.
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Sunbury Line Until 23 AugustSunshine to Sunbury 8.30pm to last train, 31 AugustNorth Melbourne to Sunbury Williamstown Line 8.30pm to last train, 21 to 24 AugustNewport to Williamstown Woolworths and Share the Dignity are calling on Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents to participate in a Dignity Drive following an increased need across Victoria for period care products. This month’s Dignity Drive aims to directly address period poverty and increase the number of freely available period care products across the state. Woolworths will also donate five cents from each period care product sold during the drive to help fund support local community initiatives and Share the Dignity’s Dignity Vending Machines.Woolworths Victoria state manager Sarah Gooding said they are proud to continue their partnership with Share the Dignity in addressing period poverty.“Wewould also like to thank all our Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay customers who have donated as their generous contribution has helped lessen the impact of an already challenging time,”Share the Dignity Victorian volunteer state team leader Donna Levinson-Murray said customers can purchase any period care product and donate it in store via the pink collection boxes located at the front of every Woolworths store or add a cash donation at Woolworths registers. “Our efforts across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are well and truly in motion to end period poverty and we are pleased to have the support of Woolworths to raise awareness and lessen the impact again this year,” she said.
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Units would also be available to eligible people on the Victorian Housing Register and those currently living in unaffordable private rental or inadequate accommodation or those experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Vinnies Victoria state president Michael anticipate,”thestrugglingwouldQuinnsaidthatthenewhousingopportunitiesprovideindividualsandfamiliesfinanciallywithsomeoptimismforfuture.“Homelessnessisnotsomethingyoucanhesaid.“Today,whatweareofferingishope.” for social housing
St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria state president Michael Quinn, chief executive Julia Cambage and Homes Victoria chief executive Ben Rimmer marked the beginning of construction on a new 18-storey residential building in Footscray, which is set to house 92 new homes from early 2024. (Matthew Sims) 293789_01
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By Matthew Sims St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria’s housing provider VincentCare Community Housing [VCCH] has taken the first step towards welcoming 92 new community housing
Gap Road/Station Street, Sunbury Until mid OctoberBetweenHorneandEvansstreets Sunbury Road, Sunbury At times, in AugustBetween Powlett Street and Bulla Diggers Rest Road Airport Drive, Tullamarine Until early 2023InboundentrylanetoM80RingRoad Millers Road, Altona North 19 August to 17 SeptemberInbound entry ramp to West Gate Freeway Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions
By Cr Jonathon Marsden I love data visualisation and the insights it can bring and so I am proud that council has just launched 10 dashboards for the community to view how council is tracking on a range of key projects, programs and services. From information on facilities, the number of planning permit applications, and tree plantings to wait times for customer enquiries, it’s all about increasing transparency and providing clear goals for our service delivery and programs. If you’re interested in the environment and sustainability like me, you can use the dashboards to view how much solar energy council is generating and how much we have reduced our emissions through solar installations.In2021-22, we generated 1515 MWh of solar electricity, and this will steadily climb as we install more solar panels across the municipality.Youcannow view a map of current solar panel installations and planned sites. The Hobsons Bay at a Glance map highlights council’s facilities and services including public toilets, libraries, community centres and sport and recreation. You can also use the map to find out about which planning zone you live in, our heritage and industrial overlays, your bin collection area and our tree planting schedule for the city. Over the last few years, we’ve invested significantly in infrastructure projects across Hobsons Bay. There are currently 380 active capital works projects – buildings, recreation and open space, roads, footpaths and cycleways – all assets which improve the environs of Hobsons Bay. You can view the Capital Works Projects map for full details on each project. The dashboards will be updated regularly, and we are keen to see how the community and business will use the data. We invite feedback on how to improve the dashboards and any other suggestions for areas of council’s work that we can track. Knowledge is power; providing access to the dashboards in an easy-to-read format au/CouncilReportingcouncil’sandoversightempowersourcitizenrytohavestrongerpubliconcouncil’sservicesandprogramsbuildamoreconnectedcommunity.Youcanaccessthedashboardsfromwebsiteatwww.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.
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Aquatic centre plans released Hobsons Bay council has progressed with plans for a state-of-the-art aquatics centre in Altona Meadows, which would lead to the decommissioning of the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre. Preliminary concept designs for the proposed Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre will be available for public consultation until Friday, September 23. au/waeychttps://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.Details: BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @star_weekly@starweeklynews
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“In 2018, the state government made an investment across four years in recognition of the inadequacies of funding for many underfunded neighbourhood houses, including a number in (the) western metropolitan region,” Dr Cumming said. “At the time of this announcement it was not made clear that, unlike existing neighbourhood house funding, this new funding would be non-recurring and would lapse in four years time.”
people gain core skills for employment. “They employ over 5000 Victorians, the vast majority of whom are women, and around 200,000 Victorians access a neighbourhood house in an average week.” She said without funding on a permanent basis, there would be a number of impacts. “There is a risk of the closure of 27 neighbourhood houses, including four Aboriginal-run neighbourhood houses and 12 in rural Victoria,” Dr Cumming said. “Neighbourhood houses certainly need their fair share of funding, and they need it now.”
The Altona College community celebrated the official welcome of one of its newest members – the new senior centre building. Altona MP Jill Hennessy, Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill, school staff and students help open the building on Thursday, AugustSchool11.principal Julie Krause said the centre, which include classrooms, an open plan learning area, toilets, kitchen and staff work space, had been a “sensational” addition to the “Weschool.havejust loved it,” she said. Ms Krause said it was a shock to the staff when Ms Hennessy announced the school would become a P-12 school in 2018. “Today’s milestone was only a dream 10 years ago,” she said. ‘We couldn’t be prouder.” The school’s first year 12 cohort started
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weight.”preparedschoolandtestamentupgradestagefurtheradministrationclassrooms,refurbishmentconstructionreceivedandusingthecentrelastyearforexampreparationsittingtheexamsthemselves.Inthe2019–20statebudget,theschool$4.746milliontowardstheofthenewcentre,aswellasandrearrangementofscienceprepandstorageareasandspaces.Thestategovernmentalsoallocateda$3.556millionaspartofthesecondofupgradestotheschool,includinganofthelearningcommunitywing.MsHennessysaidthecentrewasatothehardworkofstaff,studentsparentsandshowedthepotentialforthemovingforward“Changeonlyhappenswhenpeoplearetodothehardwork,”shesaid.“Itisaschoolthatispunchingaboveits
experiencingandpeopleaCummingwellbeing,isolation,includingdetermineaCentreandWilliamstown,SpotswoodCommunityHousetheLouisJoelArtsandCommunityinAltona.“TheworkofneighbourhoodhouseshassignificantimpactonsomanyareasthatqualityoflifeforVictorians,combatinglonelinessandsocialmentalandphysicalhealthandpovertyanddisadvantage,”Drsaid.“Theysupportpeoplefromdiverserangeofbackgrounds,includingwithadisability,frommigrantrefugeecommunitiesandpeoplefamilyviolence,andtheyhelp
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She said that representatives from a number of neighbourhood houses within the western metropolitan region had contacted her, including Angliss Neighbourhood House in Footscray, Joan Kirner House in
By Matthew Sims Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming has asked for Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Colin Brooks to make the non-recurring funding for neighbourhood houses permanent. She raised the question during Parliament on Thursday, August 4 and said without the funding being allocated on a permanent basis, the future of a number of neighbourhood houses was in doubt.
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Milestone for mansion Werribee Mansion will soon mark a milestone and residents across Melbourne’s north-west have been asked to help celebrate. An exhibition will be held in September to commemorate 145 years of Werribee Mansion and people can submit their own memories, photos and stories, discussing what the attraction means to them. Customer service officer Jenny Hanson said the exhibition aims to celebrate the tourist landmark.“Thewhole concept was to look at the mansion through other people’s eyes and get their perspective … it’s a beautiful setting.” Ms Hanson said. “[The mansion is] used by everybody for all sorts of reasons, even just a family ownmansionwhengathering.”MsHansonsaiditwasa“fullcirclemoment”visitorstellhertheyoncevisitedtheaskids,butarenowbringingtheirchildren.
The state government has announced more than three million masks would be made available to the public through its state-run testing sites, community health services across Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, and across the public transport network. Over the next four to six weeks, every person who presents who a free rapid antigen or PCR test will receive a box of 10 N95 masks with instructions on how best to wear them to reduce transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.
The N95 and KN95 masks would also be distributed through some of Victoria’s community organisations, including at Aboriginal gatherings, through a number of disability service providers and at multicultural and multi-faith events. Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay respiratory clinics which would be stocking free masks include Altona North Respiratory Clinic; Laverton Respiratory Clinic (cohealth); an dcohealth West Footscray Respiratory Clinic. Premier Daniel Andrews said the masks would also be available from public transport
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By Goya Dmytryshchak A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for signi women with ovarian cancer her own diagnosis, alsoPaulagratitude.Benson, who formerly Ovarian Cancer but also its investment in the future.
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Ms Hanson said many people used the gardens for picnics post-covid-19, and encouraged them to share their stories.
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“It means a lot to a lot of people and I just want to celebrate that,” she said. “[It’s] an acknowledgement to the public … it’s our collective heritage and I think we should be proud of it.” The theme of the exhibition will be ‘the mansion through visitors eyes’, and residents can submit their stories until Friday, August 26.“Then [we can] display those stories and those photos, like a community celebration of what it means to everybody,” Ms Hanson said.Details: mansion@parks.vic.gov.au. NOW!UP JANUARY 27, 2021 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU
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The director has won international awards for her short films and developed the feature script in Paris during 2018, as one of six filmmakers worldwide selected for the Cannes Cinefondation Residence. But she did not want Loti Kovacic, who is not a professional actor, to have to memorise lines of script, so much of the film was developed through improvisation and later in the edit process. The film is one of 11 features launched in MIFF 2022 that have been partially funded by the festival’s premiere funding program. The festival will be a mix of city, suburban and regional screenings, with shows also streaming online.
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Ray Horsburgh remembered as key contributor
The Williamstown Seagulls Football Integration Development Association [FIDA] community has remembered Ray Horsburgh AM as a valuable supporter of the club. The former Essendon Football Club president and AFL Victoria chair died on Saturday, August 6. Williamstown Seagulls FIDA president Rob Klemm PSM said Ray’s connection to the team began as a Club 500 sponsor in 2019. “As well as being a financial supporter of the Seagulls, Ray was a generous mentor and adviser to the leadership of our club as one of our club ambassadors, and advocated for us, and the Football Integration Development Association, on many occasions,” he said. “Ray’s interest in, and encouragement of, FIDA stems not only from his role as chairman of AFL Victoria, but from his service to disadvantaged youth, for which he was awarded an Order of Australia on Australia Day 2006. “His contribution to our little piece of the football world will be marked by an annual award in his name.” Rob said Ray helped with a lot of the behind-the-scenes work in administrative work in highlighting the achievements of the club.“His expertise just gave us an enormous boost,” he said. “I always felt very privileged to spend time with him.”
The film’s title is not only the names of the two main characters, in Slovenian it has an extra layer of meaning, and can be translated as My Spring. It tells the story of a young girl, Moja, from an immigrant family, who has to play the role of cultural mediator after her mother dies. Lead actor Loti Kovacic, 10, speaks English and Slovenian for the role. “I was so happy when when we found Loti, she just was perfect … You can see that she’s
The first ever Australian-Slovenian co-production, which was shot mainly in the west, is among a swag of film premiering at the Melbourne International FilmMIFFFestival.isreturning to cinemas in August for the festival’s 70th anniversary, after two years of staging virtual screenings. Moja Vesna is the first feature for local director Sara Kern, who emigrated from Slovenia eight years ago.
motherandtalent:inprocessingthingsandshe’skindofcaptivatingthisway,”MsKernsaid.Thefilmalsofeatureswell-knownlocalClaudiaKarvan’sagentreadthescriptsuggestedthein-demandactortoplaytheofMoja’sbestfriend.
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It was mostly shot in St Albans by a Slovenian and Australian crew during the winter of 2021. Ms Kern said while the film is not autobiographical, she drew on her own childhood to write the script. “I kind of draw on the emotional landscape of it … there’s been a couple of deaths in my family and it just kind of affected me as a child,” she said. For recent immigrants, the experience of grief can be extremely isolating, Ms Kern said, and the film explores how Moja is able to find solace with people outside her family.
Matthew Sims AFL Victoria Chair Ray Horsburgh AM (far left) has been remembered as a major supporter of the Williamstown Seagulls Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) team. (Supplied)
Mr Grieg with son Angus, wife Lisa and daughter Penny. (Supplied)
the signs of stroke,” Mr Grieg said. “Stoke is a significant killer in this country and is one of the leading causes of disability …it kills more men than prostate cancer and more women than breast cancer. “It absolutely impacts young people, 25 per cent of strokes impact people of working age and over 600 strokes a year occur to children and young people, including infants and babies. “Those stats are really heavy, but … there’s a stat that’s really important to remember which is … 80 per cent of strokes are preventable.”
It was during breakfast with his kids in November 2020 when Stewart Grieg heard an unusual sound. The Werribee resident had woken up that morning to start another normal day working from“Myhome.earmade a noise similar to a metal pole dropping on concrete, which rang out really sharply,” he said. “I sat down on the couch and it happened again as I was talking, and sort of echoed the last word I’d said in my ear, which was very very odd.” The father of two began to rock backwards heHospital,causingconfirmedfourwasbecausetraumaticseven-year-old,thethatspitwordinknewabutmouthIhavingandforwards,promptinghimtobelievehewasaseizure.“Iwasalert,Icouldseemybodyshakingbutwasn’tdoingit,”hesaid.“Icouldn’ttalk,myjustwouldn’twork,Iwastryingtotalknothingwascomingout.“ItwasatthatpointthatIknewIwashavingstroke.”MrGrieghadattendedastrokesafetalk,thesignsandwasabletorecognisethemhimself.“Iwasluckyenoughtobeabletoshoutthestroke.Iusedeverypartofmybeingtooutthatwordoutofmymouth,enoughmywifeunderstoodwhatIsaid,”hesaid.“Shewasabletocalltriple-0andgetontooperatorveryquickly.“Inthattime,Iwassittingnexttomyfiveandobviouslyitwasextraordinarilyforeveryone,wewereallquiteupsetweknewsomethingverysignificanthappeningtome.”AnambulancemadeittoMrGriegwithinminutesandscansatWerribeeMercyaclothaddevelopedinhisbrain,thestroke.“IwasthentakentotheRoyalMelbournewhereIreceivedclotbustingdrugs,”said.
Lessons after stroke of bad luck
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“The clot was able to be busted in time and reallyspeech,isidentifyaroundtheforluckywithcausednonoticeabledeficit,I’vegoteverythingme,whichIcountmyselfextraordinarilyfor.”Sincethen,MrGrieghasbeenavolunteertheStrokeFoundation,travellingacrosswesternsuburbstospreadthemessagethesignsofstroke.FAST,isanationallyrecognisedacronymtothesignsofastroke.“Fforface,aroundsortoffacialdrop,Aforarmsaroundparalysisinarms,SisforTisfortime,andthat’sthethingweneedtopushtomakepeopleunderstand
Mr Grieg encourages people to take their health seriously, go to the doctors for check ups regularly, eat a balanced diet and exercise. Mr Grieg also stresses the importance of checking in on loved ones who have experienced something similar. “Mental health as a result of trauma is really ofmeheimportanttoo…wecan’tdothataloneeither,”said.“Ihadfriendsandfamilyleaninandsupportme,mybeautifulwife,mydadandmybestmate,theycalledmeeverysingledaytohelpthroughsomeofthoserealdarkspots.”NationalStrokeWeek2022runsfromAugust8-14andaimstopushtheimportancerecognisingthesignsofastroke.
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director Wayne Sweeney said “it was due tohappen”.“We’re talking inner city, Altona by the bay Altona,auctionStreet,land.somethingbiggerFootscrayandthegenerousallotmentsinAltona,”hesaid.“WestFootscrayisadifferentsuburbfromcentral,whereyou’regettingtheblocksaswell.“Alotofthepricesthesedays,unlessthere’ssubstantialonit,it’sallaboutthe“It’sallaboutthelandvalue.”Sweeney’srecentsalesinclude1/13EssexWestFootscray,whichsoldbeforefor$1,130,000and206BlythStreet,whichthismonthsoldatauctionfor $1.516million($266,000overreserve).MrSweeneysaidAltonaand WestFootscray’s proximity to the city were bigfromfrom$872,743),$915,370),$961,495),were$3,168,364(upwithdrawcards.ToppingthelistinMelbournewereBrightonMaymedianhousevalueof$3,316,986from$2,785,108)andDeepdeneat(upfrom$3,804,921).Amongnewcomerstothemillionaire’sclubMountMacedonat$1,319,881(upfromBlairgowrieat$1,318,730(upfromSomersat$1,270,800(upfromStAndrewsBeachat$1,185,135(up$867,952andBalnarringat$1,172,911(up$880,200). Metro to the rescue
marking the highest growth rate since July2010.“The value of the national dwelling markethit a record high in January 2021, and hascontinued to hit fresh record high eachmonthsince.“Thewealth effect of house value increaseshas likely been a key component of elevatedconsumer confidence, and Australia’s Melbourne.40restrictionseconomicrecoveryfromstrictsocialdistancingthrough2020.”AltonaandWestFootscraymadethetopmillion-dollarmarketsinmetropolitanSweeneyEstateAgentsWilliamstown
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“Victim survivors are more likely to be able to leave a violent relationship when they are financially secure. Poverty and financial hardship affects many victim survivors who are escaping family violence,“ he said. “Leave that supports victim survivors to stay in paid employment can be a key factor in supporting them to live safe lives, free from violence.”Buthewould also like to see further changes made across the sector to provide better protection to victims. “Family violence is the single biggest cause of homelessness in Victoria,” Mr Wakefield said.“We also need the federal government to increase the amount of secure and affordable accommodation options to ensure that victim survivors have a safe place to call home.”
participate,”restrictionstheathesuicidedepression,andraiseawarenessofmentalhealthissueslikeposttraumaticstressdisorderandwithinemergencyservices.MrBushsaidhehadbeenworkinghardonstairclimbermachineathislocalgymwith15kilogramweight.“Ihadhopedtoundertakethischallengepasttwoyears,butunfortunatelycovidmeantwewereunabletohesaid.
Footscray firefighter Gregor Bush is gearing up for the ninth annual Melbourne Firefighter StairHeClimb.willjoin about 600 other volunteers and paid professionals climbing up the Crown Metropol Hotel on Saturday, September 10 to raise funds for Lifeline, Fortem and the 000 Foundation to fund research, remove stigmas
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Mr Bush said he hoped he could reach his $1000 fundraising goal to contribute to an ongoing conversation around the importance about talking openly about mental health issues.“Firefighters, like many emergency services, are regularly exposed to challenging or confronting scenes. “To me, the most valuable support service is the culture they’ve developed: a culture of checking in on your crew and asking if they’re OK.“If we could normalise these conversations, I think it would do a lot of good.”
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The federal government introduced legislation in Parliament last month that will ensure any working person escaping family and domestic violence will have access to 10 paid days of domestic violence leave.
Dale Wakefield, chief executive of women’s health centre and family violence support organisation GenWest, said 10 days of paid leave for victim survivors escaping family violence is a positive step towards supporting their safety and wellbeing.
Bill to provide more protection
The legislation would mean an amendment to the National Employment Standards and be a mandatory inclusion for full-time, part-time and casual workers, with hopes it will be rolled out as early as February 2023, however small businesses will have an additional six months to arrange implementation.
Details: gregorbushwww.firefighterclimb.org.au/climber/
Worth $249.00 TEBO MassagerNeck Free Footscray firefighter Gregor Bush is excited to be taking part in the ninth annual Melbourne
National counselling support organisation Full Stop Australia has also welcomed the legislation.Chiefexecutive Hayley Foster said escaping from a domestic violence situation is a huge ordeal.“Itoften involves health, housing and legal appointments, as well as court appearances, all of which are only available during business hours,“ she said. “A survivor of domestic abuse shouldn’t have theirtochoosebetweenescapingviolenceandlosingjob.” Firefighter Stair Climb. (Damjan Janevski) 293991_03 stairway to better mental health support
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perfectVermeendthatformorestarthaveandotherprogramresidentareprofessionaltogetherteenagersplayedfromforrangeTheprogramattractedmusicianswithawideofexperience,withtheonlyprerequisiteparticipationbeingtheabilitytoplayasongstarttofinish.“Wehadyoungperformerswhohadneverwithotherpeoplebefore,wehadwhowerejammingintheirbedroomsbutnotdoinggigsyetandwehadmusiciansintheirearly20swhostartingtheircareers,”Hawleysaid.JaydenVermeend,a19-year-oldBallanandguitarist,saidparticipatingintheenabledhimtoformanetworkwithupandcomingmusicians.“Abigpartofitwouldhavebeennetworkingmeetingotherpeople,thatwasgoodtoafewconnections,”Vermeendsaid.Hesaidtheexperiencehasinspiredhimtouphisownbandsohecanpartakeinperformanceopportunities.“That’ssomethingI’vebeenmeaningtodoafewyearsnow,andIfeellikeIcannowIknowhowtonetworkabitbetter,”said.TheMooraboolShireprovedtobethesettingforafolkmusicfestival,withthe
“There was a really strong sense of community early on,” Hawley said. This is the first time, that we’re aware of, that a program like this has taken place in the Moorabool Shire which allowed young people to come together, be creative, learn about running events and perform together.”
eachsignificantofprogram.andwhofestival,throughoutbetweenmentorshipfacilitatedwasn’tbiggerandorganic,allweekdaymanytryenvironmentspacefromatFrangosboughtlocalpub,TheGordonHotel,thestartofthisyear,andhopestoexpandtheusualcoverbandgigstoprovidingaforlocalartiststoblossom.“Theideaistohavetocreatejustanwherepeoplecancomeandjustouttheirstuff,”hesaid.“WhatInoticedouthereisthatthere’snotplacesthatkindofputonalowkey,OpenMic,likeyouseeinMelbournethetime.“Theideaistohavethingsprettychillandratherthanalwaysthisbighoo-ha,theneverynowandthenI’llputonashow,”Frangossaid.Iffourweekendsjam-packedwithmusicenough,MooraboolcouncilalsotheYoungandLocalprogram,ainitiativeforemergingartistsaged12and25.Theprogramconsistedofworkshopsthemonthsleadinguptotheculminatinginaperformanceevent.JenHawleyisaperformerandmusicteachermovedtoBacchusMarshsixmonthsagowastheco-ordinatorofthementorshipShesaidtheinitiativecreatedacommunityburgeoningperformers,whoweregivencreativeautonomyandmentoredotherthroughouttheprocess.
Music festival hits a high note
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andyearstouringvenuesbothwithinbroadenthearea.to(partthatbothappropriateperformerseachpreparationtheperformshavingvenues,rarelytouringMoserexample,nottravellingperformingtofestivalperformingBlackwood,holdingwhotocaravan-stage.settingsvenuesblueshostingGordon,JunelocalsustainableasemergingopportunitiesOffice,withnevermusiciansfestivalremedyingracedacclaiminternationallyAward-winningperformerswhohavetouredandreceivedwidespreadarelocals,buttheymaynothavelocalstageswiththeirtalentsveryoftenthepast.Council’slatestculturalinitiativeaimstothis,throughtheHideandSeekmusicprovidingopportunitiesforlocalandsinger-songwritersthathadexistedbefore.Bornasacouncilproject,inpartnershipthestategovernment’sLiveMusicthefestivalhasprovidedperformancetomorethan60establishedandmusiciansfromtheregions.Thefestivalwasdesignedtoboosttourism,wellasworkingtowardscultivatingaregionalmusicindustrywithafocus.ThefreeeventranoverfourweekendsacrossandJuly,withthetownsofBlackwood,BacchusMarshandBallaneachalegofthefestival.Liveactsperformingfolk,bluegrass,pop,androckabillymusicplayedacross20throughouttheshire,includinguniquelikeanantiqueshop,achapelandaThecouncilalsopartneredwithlocalartistscuratethefestival,toworkwithvenueownersdidn’tknowthepracticalrequirementsofalivemusicevents.CatMoser,amusicianwholivesinwasoneofthecuratorsaswellasintheduoCatandClint.Mosersaidoneofthemaingoalsofthewastoconnectlocalartistsandvenues,increasethechancesoflocalmusicianswithintheshireratherthanfurtherafield.“Alotofplacescouldhavegigs,butthey’reconfidenttoknowhowtosoundaspaceforwithPAsystemsandthingslikethat,”said.She’stravelledthecountryandoverseas,withherpartnerClint,butsaidshe’dplayedshowswithintheshire.“That’sbecausetherehaven’tbeenmanybutit’sbeengreatwiththefestivalthatopportunity,”Mosersaid.BacchusMarshresidentRileyBeech,whofolkmusicasTheSuburban,wasothercuratorofthefestivalandsaidthefortheeventinvolvedtalkingtovenueandworkingtopairthemwiththatsuitedthespace.“Itriedtoplaceappropriateactsinspaces,totrytokindofappealtotheaudiencesandthevenues,tomakemarriagework,”Beechsaid.HerunstheBacchusMarshMusicBowlofthelocalbowlsclub),hisownventuretrytobringmoreoriginallivemusictotheBeechsaidhehopedthemusicalexposureHideandSeekfestivalprovidedwouldthevarietyofartistsperformingtheregiononaregularbasis.“We’rereallylookingtobroadenthatscope,fortheaudience’stastesaswellasthe…tomaketheareaaviableoptionforactsaswell,”hesaid.MarcusFrangosmovedtoGordontwoago,aftergrowingupinMelbourneplayingthecitylivemusicscenewithhis
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The regional music scene across Moorabool is flourishing, with new opportunities and support for local creatives. Olivia Condous spoke to musicians to find out their hopes for the future of music in the towns they call home. Out here, there can be more of a sense of space and freedom to carve out your own path ’’ - Heather Marsh Main: Jen Hawley, Heather Marsh (Breckin), Cat Moser and Clint O’Gradey (Cat & Clint) and Jayden Vermeed (Spence) are all musicians living in Moorabool Above: Heather Marsh, also known as Breckin, said moving to Moorabool gave her more space to be creative. Above right: Cat Moser and Clint O’Gradey have performed across the country and internationally as their duo Cat & Clint. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 292987
partner Gabrielle as country folk duo Darlings Family Trust.
inaugural event a glowing success. It seems only logical, as the natural beauty and innate peace of regional Victoria is a setting that has attracted many artists away from the city life. Ballan local and award-winning musician Heather Marsh, who performs under the alias of Breckin, said living in Moorabool provided artists with the “literal and figurative” space to let their creativity flourish. “Out here, there can be more of a sense of space and freedom to carve out your own path … I felt after moving to the country that I had more headspace to be able to be creative.”Eventhough Marsh is an established artist who has lived in the shire for many years, the Hide and Seek festival furthered her connections with other creatives in the area, since collaborating with a local sound engineer and other musicians. “None of these things would have happened if I hadn’t been involved, both as an audience member and as an artist, in the festival.” Marsh teamed up with Moser when she it’llmusicplayopenedthefestivalinBlackwood,askinghertofiddleonhertracknamedafterthetown.Mosersaidwhilethefestivalwaswrappedup,themusiccommunityhopeditwasthebeginningofbiggerandbetterthingsforliveinMoorabool.“It’sverymuchthebeginning…Hopefully,buildfromhere.”
You may not know it, but among the bush and quiet towns of Moorabool are countless talented musicians who call the shire’s countryside home.
Police, youth workers and educators have vowed to take a united approach to helping troubled young people in the west following a youth violence summit organised last Tuesday by Footscray-based youth worker Les Twentyman.
Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY 15 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU NEWS 12544962-AV15-22 FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors 40 years ago August 17, 1982
Footscray North Primary School principal David Graham is the new Altona mayor. 20 years ago August 14, 2002
The $1 billion expansion of Mobil Altona Refinery can go ahead, the Premier Joan Kirner announced last Monday. 10 years ago August 22, 2012
The $83 million sale of Coode Island to a US conglomerate is unlikely to affect the present level of community consultation on environmental, health and safety issues, said key local representatives. 30 years ago August 12, 1992
It’s one small step for a meerkat, but one giant leap for mongoose kind. A new device at Werribee Open Range Zoo, called a podoscope, is enabling keepers to innovatively monitor the health and welfare of its slender-tailed meerkats.
trainingregularlyandreinforcementwhichhelpstobuildanenduringtrustingbondbetweenthekeepersandindividualanimals. MsBakersaidthereisoneingredientthatincreasesparticipationduringsessions.“Ourmeerkatsareveryfoodoriented.A
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handful of mealworms always works wonders,” sheMeerkatssaid. are extremely social animals that are identified by their brown-striped coat and small faces that have beady eyes surrounded by dark patches. The 50-centimetre-long mammals are native to the deserts and grasslands of Africa and live together in burrows, which allows them to escape the harsh African heat. Zoos Victoria and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org.au.
So, stressed and worried patients combined with stressed and exhausted GPs, nurses and receptionists sounds like a recipe for conflict and frustration – and, sadly, we’re seeing exactly that play out sometimes in our region.
requireprofessionalit:anmanyvirusesperpetuallybruises.cancer,conditions,adultstheyandgetcomesclinicskeeplifebetterhaveworkplace.demandshowever,inourfaces.Foronesectionofourcommunity,therealitiesofourcurrentmedicalaretheverydefinitionoftheBeingsickofthepandemicdoesn’tmeanwetobeunkind.Itseemsclearthatweallgethealthcareifwedowhatwecantomakelesshellishforthepeoplewhosejobitistousormakeuswell.Doctors,nursesandreceptionistsinourGPandhospitalsarethefrontlinewhenittokeepingusandwell,andhelpingusbetterwhenwefallsick.AswellastheebbssurgesofCOVID-19andseasonalviruses,havetodiagnose,counselandsupportandchildrenwithawiderangeofotherincludingdiabetes,kidneydisease,depression,andbrokenbonesandAndtheyhavetodoitinteamsthatareshort-staffedduetothesamethatlaytherestofuslow.This,ofcourse,addstothedifficultiesofusexperiencewhenwegotobookappointment.There’snodoubtaboutarrangingtoseeaprimaryhealthcareaboutprettymuchanythingcanpatience.
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it is – everywhere – at the moment. If the matter isn’t urgent, plan ahead to make your appointment.If you have mild respiratory symptoms, consider going to a Respiratory Clinic instead of your GP. Googling locations is easy. It’ll take the pressure off a bit. And, above all, don’t be mean. Even when you’re wearing a mask, people can see when you smile. Patients are being encouraged to be patient with health professionals. (iStock)
16 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 COMMENT STARWEEKLY.COM.AU By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network
For patients, patience is the key
Meerkats standing on the podoscope (Zoos Victoria) Podoscope is keeping meerkats on their toes
There have been media reports of GP staff quitting their jobs after being yelled at and threatened by patients. (That’s not just something local, by the way. A recent report in England found that “persistent abuse of doctors compounds the emotional toll on staff, takebitspeakwearhelpdamagesmorale,andthreatenspatientsafety”.)Therearesomesimplethingswecandotoout.Whenyouturnupatthesurgery,amask,maintainsocialdistanceandrespectfullytostaff–theyknowyou’reaworried,becausetheyaretoo.Andifthingsabitlongerthanusual,well,that’sjusthow
Just like everyone, I am sick and tired of the pandemic. We’re all really over it, and over hearing about the flu and monkeypox and Japanese encephalitis and shingles and every other disease the world is currently throwing at It’sus. little wonder that we’re all starting to feel a bit ragged around the edges. These health concerns are always on our minds, but for most of us they are not always
Zoos Victoria Members no longer need to cardbookbutarerequiredtoscantheirMembershiptogainentry.
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
Job seeker assistance Hobsons Bay Libraries has partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume-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.
Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona. ■ MarketWhats-On/Altonawww.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/LionsClubCherryLakeorcherrylakemarket@gmail.com
■ 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 377336 Wednesday Walking Group 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.
Women’s choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com
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■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176 CALENDAR 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
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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.
This week’s picture of the week is of 10-month-old Boston, ahead of this year’s 100th Sunbury Agricultural Show on October 8. (Damjan Janevski) 292848_01
For the first time ever, Museums Victoria is hosting an adults-only, after-dark walking tour of the Spotswood Pumping Station to explore its shadowy spaces and hidden history. With just a torch to light your way, see the darkest nooks and crannies of the heritage-listed pumping station brought to life, as expert guides recount scary, tragic and inspiring tales from the past. Friday, August 19 – 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 9pm and 9.15pm. Friday, August 26 – 7.30pm, 7.45pm, 9pm and 9.15pm. ■ scienceworks/whats-on/torchlight-talesmuseumsvictoria.com.au/tickets/ Cherry Lake Market
The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996 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
Walking group Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join.
Alcoholics Anonymous 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 people with drinking problems.
Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm. 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. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Second Tuesday of each month. 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 Woodcarving workshop 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 to donate? Tuesdays, 9.30am- noon at 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com
Williamstown Craft Market
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Seaworks Twilight Market Seaworks’ ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ twilight market is back from 5-9pm on Friday, August 19 at Seaworks in Williamstown. Local stallholders, dance schools and food vans will be available, as well as a special large-scale puppet installation from Blanck Canvas. 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown. ■ seaworks.com.au Spice making workshop A fragrant morning of spice blending. In this workshop, participants will create two blends of spices using cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cumin, coriander, ginger and turmeric. Participants will get to take a blend of spice home. They will also make beautiful lentil soup using the spice blend, which participants will eat together. It’s on from 10am-noon on Tuesday, September 13, at Braybrook Community Hub, 107 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. Cost: $10 ■ www.trybooking.com/CASOR Torchlight Tales
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■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, Heart-Foundation-Walking-GroupsWhats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-Newport-www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/or
Diabetes support group
Folk beginners welcome 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 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, August 20. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts - 6 Market Street, Newport 3015. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong Cobber Club Altona Cobber Club provides exercises suitable for seniors, including chair exercises. Exercise sessions are on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 10am (excluding public holidays). New members welcome. 63 Sargood Street, Altona. ■ Eveline Bennett, 0400 639 852
■ 9397 6168 All Aboard Club The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips. It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. ■ Wendy, 0421 747 040 AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm. ■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707 Altona book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library, 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark, 10am-1pm ■ community/friends-of-the-librarieslibraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/
Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am to 4pm. ■ Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Marketwww.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/
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 our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www. rotarypointgellibrand.com.au. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.comor
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6. Finska, Kubb and Quoits are all games characterised by what arm action?
15. Which Brazilian jiujitsu world champion was recently fatally shot in a Sao Paulo club?
2. Professional golfer Tiger Woods was born in which US state?
1. Who, with a total of 20 medals, is currently the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history?
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22. Ricky Stuart last coached which NRL club? 23. Jaeman Salmon last played for which NRL club? How many goals did West Coast Eagles forward Josh Kennedy kick in his final AFL game? The South Bunbury Football Club in Western Australia is known by what nickname? Tasmania-born Eddie Jones coaches which national men’s rugby union team? How many teamnationalgoldCommonwealthconsecutiveGamesmedalshasAustralia’smen’shockeywon? Australian cricketer Chris Lynn last played for which Big Bash League team? Manchester United great Ryan Giggs was most recently team manager for which national men’s soccer team?
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5. The Australian rhythmic gymnastics team won which medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
19. For how many weeks was Serena Williams ranked the singles world No. 1: 299, 309 or 319?
18. Which team advanced to the Rugby World Cup finals after defeating Hong Kong 44-22?
16. Bryan Fogel directed which award-winning 2017 documentary about illegal doping in sports?
7. Which US basketball player has been sentenced by a Russian court to nine years in prison for drug-related Adamoffences?Simpson is the current coach for which AFL Australiateam?is set to play how many T20 Internationals against India this WhoSeptember?wonthe 2022 State of Origin Player of theAustralianSeries? rules football was possibly inspired by which Indigenous ball Which tennis star has become the first person to win the Citi Open men’s singles and doubles titles in the sameByyear?how many runs did Australia beat India to win the Commonwealth Games women’s T20 cricket gold medal?
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17. How many on-court players does each team have in a game of European handball?
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toto$48,000to$63,000fora2018sDrive28i;$61,00$82,000fora2017sDrive35is;and$73,000$95,000fora2019M40i. Car buying tip Sportscars that have been used on track days will have had considerably more wear and tear on many components than would expect from the reading on the odometer. RECALLS: To browse recalls on all vehicles go to the ACCC at: products/transport/cars/www.productsafety.gov.au/ BMW Z4 2009 - 2019 sportscar USED CAR CHECKOUT Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring 2009 BMW Z4 2015 BMW Z4 2019 BMW Z4 Supplied)(Pictures:
The BMW Z4 is a genuine sportscar not simply a convertible because it has a long bonnet and the occupants sit close to the rear wheels. The Z4 first reached us Downunder in 2004, but in this used car checkout we will begin with the introduction of the second generation from September 2009. The 2009 model was tamed slightly to be easier to live with on a daily basis. Until then it was sold to drivers willing to accept a harsh ride and ultra-fast steering in return for brilliant handling, and unwilling to accept any compromises whist achieving this. However, the gen-two Z4 has even better road grip as well as steering that all-but reads bonnet,Z4overdone.irregularjoyitthedriver’smind.Pointitattherightroad,giveabootfullandyouwillsoontosmilewiththethecarproduces.Somenervousnessstillexists,particularlyonsurfaceswhereitisbumpy,butitisn’tThestylingofthesecond-generationBMWisinstantlyrecognisable,withthesamelongshorttailand‘flame’sidesurfaces.
This time around the Z4 used a folding hardtop which looks like a fixed-head coupe when the top is up. BMW Z4s began with a 2.5 or 3.0-litre naturally-aspirated straight sixes until the company started to produce small-capacity turbo-petrol engines. Some sixes remained alongside the turbo-petrol fours until 2012, when they were replaced by big-boost turbo fours. A very special model is the Z4 35i. This was the last of the famed twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six units. It’s likely to become a classic and may increase significantly in value. Manuals have six forward gears. Autos have six, seven or eight ratios. The BMW dealer network is well established in Australia and is known for its high quality of technical training. This high-tech diagnoses and servicing are just one reason it makes a lot of sense to buy a used Z3 or Z4 that has always been serviced by an official BMW dealer. Spare parts aren’t outrageously expensive for a car in this class, but may prove to be a factor in your decision as to whether to buy an older Z4 rather than a cheaper convertible from a lower-cost maker.
What to look for Carry out your own pre-purchase inspection to the best of your ability. Once it has passed your tests call your BMW dealer. Technicians forsquirthasforsmoothraincorrosionwhensoinstantly,currentlybutwhichconnecttheZ4toalargecomputerinGermanynotonlyadvisesoncurrentproblemsalsoonintermittenttroubleswhicharepresent.Makesuretheenginestartsvirtuallyidlessmoothlywithinasecondorofstartupandpullswithouthesitationevencompletelycold.Liftthecarpetsforsignsofdampnessorevenifthecarhasbeencaughtoutintheandleftwetforfartoolong.Powerthetopupanddownandmakesureit’sandquietinoperation.Alsoexamineitanysignofdamageinthemechanism,ifitanoilyfeel,itmayhavejustbeengivenawithsomesortoflubricanttoprepareitsale.Previouscrashrepairsmaybesignalledby
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Insurance may be expensive if the driver is young and/or inexperienced. Surprisingly there is seldom a big increase in premiums for the high-performance models.
paint overspray, panels with a slight waviness in their finish and for colours that don’t match exactly from one panel to the next. Also look areas.fortinyspotsofpaintoversprayonnon-painted much? Budget spending $10,000 to $15,000 for a 2009 BMW Z4 3.0si; $14,000 to $20,000 for a 2010 sDrive 30i; $16,000 to $23,000 for a 2011 sDrive 20i; $19,000 to $27,000 for a 2012 sDrive 28i; $26,000 to $35,000 for a 2014 sDrive 20i; $34,000 to $45,000 for a 2015 sDrive 20i; $41,000 to $54,000 for a 2016 sDrive 28i;
595 coupe: $26,990 595 Scorpione Oro: $31,450 595 Competizione coupe: $34,250 595 convertible: $29,990 595 Competizione convertible: $37,250 Abarth 595 Competizione has a very individual look. (Pictures: Supplied)
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Infotainment The hot Italian machine has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support and digital radio. We enjoyed the sound output from the audio system, but turned it off most of the time to listen to the excellent sounds produced by the engine. Engines / transmissions Power comes from a turbo-petrol 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 132kW at 5500rpm, and 250newton metres of torque fromAbarth3000rpm.595Competizione has a five-speed manual gearbox at a time when almost all manuals are six-speed units. This is probably another throwback to its Fiat 500 origins and there simply wasn’t a suitable six-speeder.
Styling Based on the Fiat 500, but with quite a few styling changes to give it a sporting look, the Abarth 595 Competizione does have a very individual look. It has a standout front area that’s body coloured in its upper area and black in the lower parts, large side sills and black in the rear that follow the colouring of the front. Our test car had matte blue paint, an extra cost option. Though it’s something out of the ordinary it does look to the uninformed that the Abarth had been sitting out in strong Aussie sunshine for too many years.
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Fiat’s Abarth goes like a rocket
Interior The cabin has a 7.0-inch multifunction display, leather upholstery, carbon-fibre trim and sports pedals. It has an Abarth logo on the centre of the steering wheel. There’s black just about everywhere including on the dash and the gear lever housing.
Driving Ahh! This is why you buy an Abarth 595 Competizione - to drive it hard and fast. It’s a genuine Italian sports machine not simply a hot hatch. It sounds great, talks to you through the steering wheel and holds the road at speeds that may not seem possible to those who don’t understand well sorted Italian suspension. Even around town, and in the suburbs, you can have fun listening to the sound of the engine, banging it up and down through the gears and accelerating hard away from the lights.The engine is a little slow to pick up speed if it’s running below about 2000 revs, but once you get it beyond that stage it really sings along with plenty of entertaining sporting sounds. But to get the full enjoyment from it you have to take it to the country. We had a ball thumping it around bends on the roads in the hinterland behind our base on the Gold Coast. On the open roads on the far side of the hills its cruises well, but does get a bit tiring if you’re doing a long trip. Frankly passengers may not space.appreciateitbecausetherideisonthefirmside.Youdositratherhighinthecabinasthisisastubbycarandlowfrontseatswouldstealtoomuchspacefromthosesittinginthebackseats.It’snottoobadforthosesittingbehindapassengerinthefront,butanyonebehindatalldrivermayfindtheyareabitcrampedfor
range.theCompetizione.sportingwhenevergreen/red/greencouldandlittle‘Fiat500byGucci’convertible.ItwasabrilliantItalianmachinetobuzzaroundintrafficparkintinyspotsthatotherssimplynotfitinto.IthadtheGuccitrademarkstripesandpeopleadmireditwestopped.So,itwasgreattospendaweekinthecousinofour500,theAbarth595Abarthisthenameusedonhigh-performancevariantsintheFiat500
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Abarth dealer for drive-away prices.
Safety The Abarth 595 has ABS and stability control to help drivers to stay out of trouble. It has seven airbags, two IsoFix child seat mount fangatusefulmonitoringpoints,rearparkingsensorsandatyrepressuresystem.ThelatterparticularlyinasportshatchwhencorrectpressuresallfourcornersasimportantifyouwanttotheAbarth595hard.
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Summing up The Abarth 595 Competizione is not a car for everyone, but for those who like to get the best from a sports car it must sit very high on the list of machines to be considered. It looks good, goes like a rocket if you are prepared to work it to its full potential you will go everywhere with a smile on your face.
In the other final, Werribee Centrals will play Manor Lakes in a knockout semi final. In division 2, Wyndhamvale took the points against Braybrook-Albanvale after the latter forfeited.Laverton finished their season with a 9.1 (55)-3.7 (25). Five goals in the second quarter was where the Magpies did all the damage. Breannen Bingham and Shannon Blake kicked two goals. Lydia Jenkins was named their best. Jessica Mudie was the Roadrunners best. Point Cook Centrals suffered a rare loss to Caroline Springs, with the Lakers winning, 4.4 (28)-0.4 (4). The Lakers kicked three of their four goals in the first half to take control. Point Cook Centrals will play West Footscray for a spot in the grand final in the first week of finals.
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“We’ve struggled to stop the momentum,” he said. “Sides get away from us in 15 to 20 minute bursts. “We spoke about limiting the damage. When sides get momentum we need to create stoppages so they’re only getting two to three instead of four or five goals.” On Saturday, the Devils were made to pay for a poor third quarter against Parkside, losing 12.15 (87)-8.10 (58). Battistella said it was a fair representation of where the two sides were at. “They hurt us in the third quarter,” he said. “Outside of that it was fairly even.
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Deer Park and Yarraville Footscray will be among the clubs fielding teams in the inaugural Victoria Bowls League.After years of planning, Bowls Victoria announced the new competition last week, which they are hoping will bring a new lot of fans to theThesport.competition will involve teams from across the state facing each other, with $20,000 for the winner. Player of the tournament will receive $1000.Itwill be a five-a-side competition, with pairs, triples, singles and fours matches. Squads can by up to eight players, with three Victorian registered bowlers having to be among the five who take to the green. The eight teams will be split into two sections, with the top two from each section progressing through to finals. The competition will be held in September ahead of the summer season kicking off. Bowls Victoria chief executive Tony Sherwill said it’s rare that you get the chance to have regional teams playing against metropolitan teams. “The VBL is a truly state-wide competition and it’s fantastic to see teams from the north, south, east and west of our state coming on board,” he“It’ssaid.great to see our stronger clubs backing the VBL and supporting this bold new competition. “I’m really pleased to see a female-only team, which will showcase the talent we have both here and from interstate. I have every confidence they’ll prove that our sport is the most inclusive sport people can Victorianplay.”Storm, which is sponsored by Bowls Victoria, Deer Park Club, Dandenong Pulse, Moama Steamers, Brighton Blue Devils, Gippsland Lyrebirds, Warrnambool Bulls and the Yarraville Footscray Dogs are the eight teams entered this year.The competition might expand in theBothfuture.Deer Park and Yarraville Footscray play in the Bowls Victoria premier division in the summer.
CRICKETSEABROOKCLUB is seeking players for the 2022/23 season. Male, Female and Junior Teams All ages and Genders welcome Emailforseabrookcc@gmail.commoreinformation.
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Wyndhamvale.againstthegrandCentralsaaspectdirectly“Wekicked3.7andtwoofthosemisseswereinfront.Ifwewere5.5it’sadifferenttothegameattheendoftheday.“Parksideisatopsideforareason.”NorthFootscraywillfaceWyndhamvaleinknockoutsemifinalonSunday.PointCookwillplayParksideforaspotinthefinalintheothersemifinal.BattistellasaidtheywereconfidentthatformlinetheyhadstartedtoshowParksidewouldstackupagainst “It’s a good competition and anyone can win on their day,” he said. “We’ve had a couple of close encounters this year. “I think it will come down to which side is the best on the day that will win. “We have to make sure we stop a fair bit of their run and carry and hope it’s enough to get us over the line.” In other matches on Saturday, Newport fell just short of making finals. Needing to beat the Point Cook Centrals, Newport fell just short, losing 14.7 (91)-13.9 (87).Wyndhamvale beat Albion, 15.15 (105)-12.12 (84) to secure its finals spot. Glen Orden finished its season with a big win against West Footscray, 28.8 (176)-7.3 (45).In division 1, Spotswood’s finals hopes are over after losing to Hoppers Crossing, 18.9 (117)-9.6 (60). In other matches, Altona beat Deer Park, Caroline Springs beat Point Cook, Werribee Districts smashed Sunshine, and St Albans snuck home against Yarraville Seddon.
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were thrilled to have achieved their goal of oftheypersonnelwith.”exactlygonesoCOVID.finals,”makingfinals,butstillhaveabitofworktodo.“Atthestartoftheyearwewantedtomakehesaid.“Fromwheretheclubwasin2019andthenLastyearwasbetterthanexpected,thegoalwastodefinitelymakefinals.“Thelasttwomonths,eightweeks,we’ve3-7orsomethinglikethat.That’snottheformlineyouwanttobegoinginBattistellaadmitswhiletheyhadkeymissinginsomeofthosematches,knowthattheyhavetogetbetter.Hesaidtheyhadbeencompetitiveinmostthematchesaswell.
LakespointsCentralsofonfirstonwithSpotswood,sideteamsSpotswoodtheFridaywithFootballSpotswoodwarmedupfortheWesternRegionLeaguewomen’sdivision1finalsabigwinagainstHoppersCrossingonnight.Withnotmuchonthelineforbothsides,matchwasforpridemorethananything.startedoffthestrongerofthetwoandledby22pointsatquartertime.Thecontinuedon,winning9.15(69)-0.1(1).HannahMcMahonkickedthreegoalsforwhileTamsynKirkchippedintwo.ChloeWeston-Sirettwasnamedbestground.SpotswoodwillfaceCarolineSpringsintheweekofthefinalswithagrandfinalspottheline.Theothertwomatchesinthefinalroundtheseasonwerebothforfeits.WerribeeandCarolineSpringstookhometheagainstYarravilleSeddonandManorrespectively.
been inconsistent in the back half of the season, but have done enough to finish the regular season in third.
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the whole team played their role tonight. I thought the subs worked really well, they took a few minutes to get into it but I think all the subs were effective.” After getting the scores back to level, the contacts.lastgoodaid.steppingbackbreak,withFalconsconcededlategoalsinthethirdquarter,themarginbackouttofiveatlastbreak.Lindadmitstogoingballisticatthelastknowingtheworktheyhaddonetogetintothegame.Sheshouldn’thaveworriedwiththesideuptosecurethewin.“Ithinkinthelastwekeptourheads,”she“WesteppedupZoe[Davies]hadreallylastquarter.Mel[Oloamanu]hadagoodquarter,Monpulledthosetwooffensive
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Main: The City West Falcons premiership side. Above, left to right: Uneeq Palavi; Maggie Lind; and Maddie Gray. (Pictures: Tara Murray)
City West claims championship
“We spoke to Uneeq about what she was that“Itthoughtaftercentresettledplayingbitlosesaidinafraidof,itwasreallyherfirstfinalatVNLlevelchamp,”Lindsaid.“ShesaidIdon’tknow.Iifyou’regoingtobelikethatwe’regoingtoanyhow,justrelax,haveabitoffun,getainvolvedandthatcertainlyhelpedher.”LindsaidMontanaHolmes,whowasalsoinherfirstVNLgrandfinal,alsointhesecondhalf.SoliRopati,whospentafewminutesatinthefirsthalfmovedintowingdefencehalftime.“Shehasnotbeenwithusforalittlebitweshehadafracturedwrist,”Lindsaid.wasn’tfractured.“Thatexperiencereallycounted.InsayingLucia[Fauonuku]playedherrole,Ithink
Under-19 Falcons flying high after capturing title
By Tara Murray The incredible legacy of the City West Falcons continues to grow with the club claiming its sixth Victorian Netball League Championship title.Already the most successful club in the competition’s history, the Falcons have now won as many top grade premierships as the other teams combined. Throw in another three grand final appearances, they’ve made the final game of the season nine out of the 12 seasons. On Wednesday night, it was all about the Falcons.They started by winning the under-19 premiership comfortably, before stepping up for the championship grand final against the Geelong Cougars. After playing the best ever VNL game in the semi finals according to Falcons coach Marg Lind, it was another thriller in the grand final. The Falcons had to come from behind, to get the 49-47 Havingwin.been part of the competition since day one, Lind has seen a lot of things on the court.But after the two premierships, she was left speechless about what they had achieved. It exceeded all their expectations heading into the“Whatseason.anight,” she said. “I have no idea how we did that. “I thought they would either blow us out of the water or just a nail biter. Credit to Geelong they never gave up. “It feels amazing. We work hard. We come together as a group a few times a week and we anythingcrowdtheymade.incombinationlookedcrowdabletheridfromthemiddlemadethatbigcommitmentwhichishardintheofwinter.“It’sabigteameffort,abigfamilyassociation.”Lindsaidearlyinthepiecetheydidn’tvalueballenoughwithalotofphysicalpressurebothteams.Shesaidbothteamswerestiltedingettingoftheball.“Itwastheteamthatcouldturnovertheballmostandcapitalise,”shesaid.“Weweren’ttodothatforthefirstthreequarters,thatbroughtushome.Withthesidedownathalftime,theFalconstomakesomechanges.TheUneeqPalaviandMaddieGrayingoalswhichworkedsowellthefirstfinal,wasoneofthechangestheyLindsaidwhileJaneCookwasshootingwell,thoughtbringingonPalavicouldgettheinvolved.Itdidexactlythatwithithardtohearformostofthesecondhalf.
“And we got a bit more organised on the line on our centre pass... We had a couple of key focus points in the last and paid off.” Zoe Davies was named best on court. She received the same award in the 2018 championship win as well. Lind said Davies performance was heroic, especially after an ankle injury in the last quarter.Shesaid the whole playing group had done a massive amount of work to get them where theyLindwere.was also full of praise for their supporters.“Someone said it was like we had eight players on the court, I think it was more like we had 10 players actually.”
Falcons coach Marg Lind said she was really proud of the group. “For a lot of them it was their first final,” she said. “Once they got into it, they settled in nicely. “We have a couple of really good solid players.“I’mpretty proud of them. Credit to the competition, it was such a tight competition. We probably had a bit more height and experience in the end. “Credit to the Saints they played really well. We got that 10 goal buffer. Mentally especially with young kids … We were aiming to get that break.“Ithappened and took the pressure off.”
Tara Murray City West Falcons under-19 teams. (Tara Murray)
premiership.2019acrosstoerrors.good,Fionnualacourt.GoalattackTealHockingwasnamedbestonDefenderChariNicolandwingdefenceMcKeagney-StubbswerealsoreallyvaluingtheballandnotmakingmanyLindsaiditwasnicetohavetheopportunitygetallthegirlsonthecourt.“Theyhavebeenareallygoodbunchandwe’veprobablyrotatedthemprettyevenlytheyear,”shesaid.“Togetthemallonwasnice.”ThewinmeanstheFalconshavewonthelasttwounder-19premierships,havingwoninthelastpreviouslycompletedseason.Itwasalsotheclub’seighthunder-19
The City West Falcons overcame early nerves to come out on top in the Victorian Netball League under-19 grand final. In what was the closest of the three VNL competitions, several teams could have easily claimed the title. In the end, it was the Falcons who found toplayedopportunityandmargintwoandthequarter,onbeatingwhatwasneededattherighttimeoftheseason,theSouthernSaintsinthegrandfinalWednesdaynight,62-47.TheFalconsstartedslowlyinthefirsttrailing13-9atthefirstbreak.Withinfiveminutesofthesecondquarter,Falconshadhitthefront.Theybuiltslowlyledbysixgoalsathalftime.TheSaintswereabletoreducethemargintogoals,beforetheFalconssteadiedandthewasbackouttosixgoals.TheFalconswereabletobuildonthatgettheleadtodoubledigits.Itgavetheforthoseplayerswhohadn’tyettogetsomecourttime.Thedyingfewminutestheplayerswereablecelebratetheirwin.
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Nicholas Milanovic converted for United, before a Jamie Young save brought the game back on level terms. Lachie Wales was next up for United and converted, as did his Sydney opponent. Steve Lustica was fifth up for United and he missed, giving Sydney the chance to win the game.Christian Gonzalez was the man to take the shot and he was able to convert to give his side the upset Sydneywin.fans quickly joined their team on the field to celebrate. In other results in the round of 16, Macarthur beat Modbury Jets 4-0, Sydney FC was too good the for the Bentleigh Greens, 2-1 and Peninsula Power ended Green Gully’s run with a 2-1 win. In matches still to be played, the Oakleigh Cannons will host Brisbane City, Melbourne City will play Wellington Phoenix, Adelaide City will play Adelaide United in an Adelaide derby, while Avondale will face the Brisbane Roar.
Alana Cerne (Mark Avellino/Supplied)
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Western United stunned in Australia Cup upset
SPORT The magic of the Australia Cup was on show on Sunday as Western United was knocked out of the competition by National Premier League side Sydney United 58. The A-League champions were left stunned as the New South Wales side claimed the win 4-3 on Unitedpenalties.madetwo changes to the side that beat Melbourne Victory in the round of 32 with Ben Collins making his second senior start in place of Leo Lacroix, who was managed with hamstring soreness. Dylan Pierias replaced Nicolas Milanovic in the starting line up. It was United, who was competing in the last 16 of the tournament for the first time, who had the better of the attacking shots early. United hit the woodwork three times in the first half, before Connor Pain finally put one in the back of the net late in the first half. Tariq Maia levelled the scores just after half time to get the hosts back into the game. United continued to create chances for the remainder of the match, but neither team could find a winner and the match headed to extra time. Both sides had chances to win the match during extra time, but the shot was wide. Scores were still locked at 1-1 at the end of extra time so the game headed to penalties. It’s the third time Sydney had been involved in a penalty shoot out in the Australia Cup competition, having gone 1-1. It was Western United’s first penalty shoot out in this competition.
Tara Murray American attacker Hannah Keane is making the trip down under to join Western United’s first A-League Women’s side. Keane is the second player announced by United ahead of their inaugural season and their first international signing. The 29-year-old hails from Sacramento Club,”hopefullyoffhelpI’mWesterntopartunder-20whorisingexperienceinternationalintodeliveryboxfinishingmixturewillbutKeanetoworkthelearnopportunitysomethinginputandfollowingtheworkaGermany,ChampionshavingandarriveswithgreatpedigreeinEurope,playedintheUEFAWomen’sLeagueandtopdivisionsinPortugalandSpain.Keanesaidshefeelsprivilegedtobepartofhistoryandiseagertogettoandcreatesomethingspecialonpitch.“Ifeelhonoured,”shesaid.“I’vebeenWestern’sprogressasaclubIreallyappreciatetheworkthey’veintogiveyoungwomenapathwayprofessionalsoccer.“I’vealwayswantedtobeapartoflikethisandgettingthismeansalottome.“I’mextremelyexcited.I’mreadytonewthingsandIcannotwaitforseasontostartandforallthehardbythesupporters,clubandplayerspayoff.”UnitedcoachMarkTorcasosaidwillbringexperiencetotheside,aboveallelseherqualityupfronthelptheteamscoregoals.Animposingstriker,Keanehasaofqualitiesincludingprecisionandpredatoryinstinctsinthecoupledwithcreativityandexperttosetupherteammates.“We’rereallypleasedtobringHannahtheprogramasourfirsteversigning.Heroverseaswillbehugeforus,”hesaid.KeanewillbejoinedatUnitedbyMatildasstarKahliJohnson,signedontheeveofthe2022FIFAWomen’sWorldCup.Johnsonsaidsheisdelightedtobeofhistoryinthegreenandblack.“I’mreallyexcitedbythisopportunityjointhefirsteverwomen’steamatUnited,”shesaid.“It’sbeenabigpastyearformeandconfidentthatWesternUnitedwillcontinuemydevelopmentonandthepitch.“Ican’twaittogetstarted,andtocreatesomethingspecialattheJohnsonsaid.
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“I started playing when I was six or seven years old with a couple of friends,” she said.
thetight.”legacyfootballandtimesayplayinggoingthesaidaskedandCerne.thathassince.aIandgotintroducedforwomen,IwenttoHeidelberghadoneyearthereandwemadethefinals.playedreservesorunder-18s.“ImovedtothestateteamNTICteamforyearandhavebeenwithCalderUnitedever“Ithasdefinitelybeenthedream…nowitcometrue,Ican’tbelieveittobehonest.”ThemovetoCalderUnitedhasbeenonehasopenedseveralopportunitiesforSheoriginallyhesitatedwhencoachnowWesternUnitedcoachMarkTorcasohertocomeacross.“IthinkIwas16atthetime,”shesaid.“Theytomewewantyoutocomedownwithseniorgirlsbutwecan’tguaranteeyouaretobeplaying,itwasmoreofatrainon.“At16-years-oldIthoughtIcan’tbenotandIwanttodevelop.Iwasabouttonocoachwhentheunder-19scoachatthesaidwewouldlovetohaveyouinthe19sIsaidofcourse.“Calderistheplacetobeforwomen’sintheNPL,astrongclubandbigofwinningthings.ThegirlsarereallyThisyearhasbeenCerne’sfirstfullseasoninseniorsideaftertwoyearswithCOVID-19.
Cerne’s signing honour
She has got a first hand experience about the culture and legacy that is in place at Calder. Calder recently won their fifth straight Nike F.C Cup title, while the club is sitting on top of the NPLW ladder with two rounds remaining. “It is so easy, not the winning perspective, because everyone is so close and everyone has the same goals, everyone wants everyone to do well,” Cerne said. “It has been big big couple of weeks especially with Calder, the Nike Cup and a few more games in the season. “To think this chapter is almost over and a new one with Western it has come pretty quick to be playerandfromsigngirlsgirlssaid.thatone.infocusingCernehonest.willfinishofftheNPLWseasonbeforeontheA-LeagueseasonwhichstartsNovember.She’shopingtobepartofthatteamonday“IwanttohopefullybeplayingandshowingI’mgoodenoughtobeatthatlevel,”she“I’mprobablygoingtobeoneoftheyoungersoIhaveabittoprovethanalltheolder“EspeciallywithbeingthefirstwomentoforUnited,nowIhavetoshowpeopleoutsidetheclubIbelonginthatteamcanstartattheteamevenatmyage,bethetostepuptohelptheclubbesuccessful.”
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Connor Pain was the goal scorer for Western United in the first half. (Supplied)
By Tara Murray Western United’s first female signing Alana Cerne was as surprised as anyone that she would be the club’s first A-League Women’s player announced. The 19-year-old, who is still making her name for herself, was given the honour of being the first player for the club. For Cerne, she wasn’t even sure she would get a contract at all. “Firstly I was hoping maybe a scholarship of something,” she said. “I wasn’t even expecting a full contract to be honest, so when they came to me and said we want to sign you as our first payer, initially I was just going to ask them why, why me? “I’m very grateful for that opportunity and it’s a big thing.” Cerne has been on United’s radar for a couple of years. She’s been part of the United development squad which has trained once a week in preparation for the move into the A-League W. She said the program had given her a taste of what to expect and opened up her eyes and made her realise she wanted to be part of the firstForsquad.Cerne soccer has always been the dream.
WRFL Locations for the Western Region Football League senior finals have been released. The men’s division 1 grand finals will be played at Avalon Airport Oval on September 17 to finish the season. The division 2 grand final, and women’s division 1 and 2 grand finals will be held at Yarraville Oval on September 3, while the division 3 grand final will be held at Avalon Airport Oval on September 11. Finals in the division 2 and women’s finals start this weekend. Sports shorts
FV Altona East Phoenix’s hopes of promotion in FV state league 2 north-west took a hit with a loss to Westgate on Friday night. One of four teams aiming for promotion and the title, the Phoenix lost to Westgate, 4-0. The loss leaves the Phoenix in fourth spot, on 40 points, four behind ladder leaders Upfield and two behind Westgate and one behind Mill Park.
Meanwhile Gators youth league men’s division 1 player Jake Afoa was named in the Big V men’s youth league 1 team of the year. Afoa was the leading scorer in the division, averaging 22.05 points per game and has also been named as a finalist for the defensive player of the year for that division.
Gators youth league 1 men’s coach Sedale Threatt was named as a finalist in coach of the year, while Gators youth league women’s coach Randy Shaklin is a finalist in the youth league women’s championship division.
Gators look to regroup
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Altona aiming to bounce back after final defeat
Altona Gators played well, but not well enough to come away with a win in the Big V women’s division 2 semi final on Saturday night. With a grand final spot on the line, the Gators pushed the Mornington Breakers all the way, falling short 55-48. Gators coach Cameron Wilkosz said they were beaten by a very good side. “Mornington came out and did what they did best,” he said. “We did what we could do but it wasn’t enough in the end. “For the first half we were handing in essentially. Mornington are a tough side and on their day are really hard to beat.” Wilkosz said they came into the game with a game plan with four key focuses. He said they stuck to them for the most part. “At the start of the game we had a game plan, with four things on the board,” he said. “We have a chance of winning the game. We had to win at least three of the four of them. We were able to get three of the four, but we were still a bit short. “We didn’t have our best game, the final score shows seven points, but we didn’t play ourThebest.”Gators won the last quarter 17-11 which will give them some confidence. Their hopes of coming from behind to get the win were dented with captain Jessica Rarity and leading scorer Sharna Appleby both fouled out. Wilkosz said they know they are a much better team with both of those players on the court.Appleby top scored on Saturday night with 15 points, the only Gators player to hit double figures.Wilkosz said if they were to make it through to the grand final series against the Breakers, they were confident that they could beat them. Before then, the Gators face the RMIT Redbacks in a preliminary final this weekend. The winner of the game goes through to a best-of-three grand final series. The two teams met in the first week of the finals, with the Gators winning 80-53 on that occasion.Wilkosz said they were hoping to play like that again this weekend. “We’ve beaten them three from three this season,” he said. “We got in with confidence, but not “There’sarrogance.adistinct difference and hopefully we can beat them for a fourth time.”
takeUniteddolessgetdifferencestwonowtheybelievethreetwodoubleBojanicforsameshotsWeandmoremadedon’tfromtheygoingstickingeverythinglosingthewaswiththeTheWarriorshadotherideasanddominatedmajorityofthesecondhalftocomeawayan82-72win.GatorsplayingcoachJordanLinosaiditafrustratingresulttosaytheleast.“Wehadit,”hesaid.“We’redisappointedinsecondhalfaswekindoflastitinsteadoftoateamthatwasbetteronthenight.”Linosaiditwasanamazingfirsthalfwithgoingtoscriptandtheplayerstothescout.HesaidtheyknewthattheWarriorsweretocomeattheminthesecondhalf,butjustdidn’trespond.“Thesecondhalfwestarteddriftingawaywhatwehadbeendoing,”hesaid.“Iknowifitwascomplacency.“Halfwaythroughthethirdquarterweapushtotrytospurourselveson.Itwasphysicalwhichweknewwascoming.“Wehadagoodperiodattheendofthethirdwewantedtoplaywiththatmomentum.hadtoforceitlate...andafewcontestedandtheballdidn’tfall.“Theyputmorepointsontheboardatthetimeandwereabletobuildthelead.SamsonRockertopscoredwith15pointstheGators,whileZacharyPolglaze,JovanandThomasGeorgiadisalsoscoredfigures.TheGatorsnowheadtoPakenhamforgameonSaturdaynightandifneeded,gameonSunday.Linosaidtheyknowitwillbetough,buttheycangetthejobdone,especiallyifplayliketheydidinthefirsthalf.“Oneoftheboyssaidafterthegamethatwehaveawholeweektoprepareforgameandadjust,”hesaid.“We’llwatchthevideoagainandseethethatwecanmake.Ifweareabletothewinoverthereingametwo,theyhavethan24boutstoadjust.“It’sabitofatrek,butIthinkthatwecanit.”Intheothersemifinalseries,GippslandbeattheWallanPanthers,108-87,toa1-0lead.
VAFA Williamstown CYMS wasn’t able to go with St Bedes-Mentone Tigers in the second half of its Victorian Amateur Football Association premier B match. The Tigers led by 16 points at half time, before nine goals to six, gave them a 17.14 (116)-11.10 (76) win. Joshua Kellett kicked three goals for the CYs, while Nathan Malkoun. The CYs sit eighth with two rounds to go.
Sharna Appleby top scored on Saturday night for Altona. (Supplied, Big V)
By Tara Murray Altona Gators let slip the opportunity to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three semi finals series against the Pakenham Warriors in the Big V men’s division 2. The Gators hosted game one of the series on Saturday night and got off to the perfect start and were sitting comfortable at half time, leading by nine points.
NPL Altona Magic had to settle for a 1-1 draw on Friday night in the National Premier League on Friday night against the Melbourne Knights. Neither team could score in the first half, before the Knights opened the scoring in the 52nd minute. It was quickly cancelled out, with the Magic scoring nine minutes later. Neither team could find a winner. The Magic play the St Albans Saints in the final round of the season.
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