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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.”

The kids at Cambridge Primary School have a new playground to run, slide and climbActingon.principal Jane Budd said the school had a focus on student wellbeing and the bright colours used on the playground combined with the enjoyment of having a new area was thrilling for pupils. “Since the school has been opened there hasn’t been a new playground so the kids are super excited,“ she said. Ms Budd said it was important for the kids to have a sense of responsibility over their new play area. “Because the students were part of picking aspects of the new playground, I think that’s made it more exciting for them, there were different designs and they got to vote on particular designs,” she“Wesaid.have junior school council leaders being part of the monitoring of making sure that everyone is using the equipment properly, it gave them some ownership.”

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. 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.

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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 “Withinsaid.the context of the west of Melbourne, we’ve got these unique challenges but because we have this increased boost in the population, there’s also a huge opportunity there.”

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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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Wyndham city operations director Stephen Thorpe said resident safety is “of the utmost importance” and council recommends avoiding areas where magpies are known to swoop.“Parks, sporting grounds and nature strips are often where magpies nest during their breeding season,” he said. “Magpies can become aggressive towards

Wyndham council is asking residents to take additional care this swooping season to avoid becoming the victim of a magpie attack. Magpies breed from August to October, and as they are very protective of their young, may swoop on intruders if they feel threatened.

Ambulance response times in Wyndham have increased by just over two minutes from 2020-21 to 2021-22, amid service demands breaking three consecutive records. The data released by Ambulance Victoria (AV) indicated the average response time between April and June of this year for code one call outs, was 15 minutes and 28 seconds, slightly higher than AV’s target of 15 minutes. Paramedics responded to 65.5 per cent of code one calls within 15 minutes, responding to 3591 code one incidents over the three month period.

Wyndham councillor Adele Hegedich said this is a wonderful opportunity for any registered nurses and midwives who were thinking about moving into the maternal and child health field. “Across Wyndham we have seen a dramatic fall in available MCH nurses to employ after the pandemic. In turn this has had a huge impact on new parents with cancellations of MCH appointments for their children,” she commencedtofixing.”thetoserviceallprogramcity.graduatecouncilreceivesuccessfultheorthissaid.“Providingascholarshipprogramlikewillnotonlyhelparegisterednursemidwifefurthertheirstudieswithoutextrafeesbutuponcompletion,scholarshiprecipientswillanofferofemploymenttojointocompleteatwelve-monthplacementhereatWyndham“WewanttoensurethattheMCHhereatWyndhamcanprovidenewparentsaccesstothewonderfulitprovidesandrecruitingstafffillthosevacantpositionsisoneofmanystepsweareworkingtowardsThescholarshipisalsoavailableapplicantswhohavealreadytheirstudy.Details:https://bit.ly/3p9CimO

Glenn Ballard is celebrating coaching 250 games. (Damjan Janevski) 294246_01 Wyndham coach’s ‘shock’ milestone

When compared to the same time last year, ambulance services responded to 74.6 per cent of 2613 code one incidents within 15 minutes, with the average response time 13 minutes and 18 AV’sseconds.acting metro region director Jess McGowan said the service was “very busy” and asked the community to help by saving triple-0 for emergencies. “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 Union general secretary Danny Hill said he was pleased to see more “considered efforts” to reduce the demand on the system, but there was more that could be done. “We really 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 than taking them into hospital by ambulance. We need more access to GPs and the GP super clinics,” he “Particularly,said. in the outer areas of Melbourne, you really need those to provide other options to people rather than hospital. “This is not a problem we can deal with by sticking more and more paramedics on because they’re only going to be transporting patients to hospital and the hospitals don’t get any quieter, we need to look at ways of reducing demand.”

When Werribee Centrals Football club coach Glenn Ballard found out he had coached his 250th game recently, the Hoppers Crossing resident was shocked. “I had no idea at all, no idea, I’ve never, ever, ever made it about me. It’s always been about the players,” he said. Ballard says there’s one thing in particular that has inspired him to keep coaching. “Being involved in their football journey and trying to teach them the basics of football and just seeing the improvement of all the players in all age groups,” he said. “The Werribee Centrals Football Club is an amazing place to be around, I just love being involved, I bleed red and gold.” Ballard grew up around sporting groups, as his father was always heavily involved in coaching and helping sports committees, and was compelled to continue coaching by someone close to him. “I was coaching in another competition and I had finishing coaching and I had been done with it to be honest,” he said.

walkers, cyclists and pets whilst they protect and defend their nesting site and their young. “If you must pass through the area – move calmly and quickly, do not run and cyclist should dismount and walk through the area. Cover your head and eyes with a hat and sunglasses or an umbrella.”

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The DELWP said not all magpies will swoop, but it’s important to take precautions. (Chris Stenger/Unsplash) Wyndham council is hoping a new nursing scholarship program might help with the shortfall of maternal and child health nurses. The program will provide a payment up to $25,000 which is available for registered nurses and midwives who complete the accredited graduate diploma of MCH nursing studies at Federation University, RMIT University or La Trobe University.

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Mr Thorpe also recommends looking towards the bird if it is safe, as magpies are less likely to swoop if they think you are watching them.“As a community it is important to appreciate that living alongside native wildlife is a positive aspect of urban environments and that we need to accommodate the natural behaviours of wildlife,” he said. “Not all swooping magpies can be removed, and a permit is required from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to beTheassessed.”DELWP website also features a Swooping Bird Map, that shows locations where people have been swooped, so residents know to avoid or take additional care when traveling through specific areas. There are currently four recorded magpie attacks in Wyndham, all of which occurred in SanctuaryResidentsLakes.areencouraged to report cases of swooping magpies to help keep up with local swooping managing-wildlife/swooping-birdsDetails:hotspots.https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/

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Briefs Truganina grandma wins big A Truganina woman has confessed she only slept for 40 minutes after discovering her $20 million Powerball win right before bedtime. The grandmother held the only division one winning entry nationally in Powerball draw 1369, drawn Thursday. August 11. “Oh, my goodness! I haven’t slept a wink. I was sitting in the lounge room, and I checked the winning numbers before going to bed, and I didn’t believe it! “I couldn’t get out of the chair. I couldn’t go to the toilet. I couldn’t move. It was so surreal.” The winner said she would use some of the prize to enjoy an Australian odyssey with her family. Her winning marked Powerhit entry was purchased at Wyndham Village Lotto & News in Tarneit. Trespassers warned Wyndham police are urging youth not to participate in an emerging trend involving attending unoccupied homes (abandoned or under construction) to use as a ‘hang out’ to then engage in anti-social behaviour and/or drug use. Police warn the behaviour can be dangerous, as structures can be unstable and hazardous materials present. Anyone aware of this behaviour can report it at crimestoppers.com.au BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star @star_weekly@starweeklynewsWeekly a tour of Amazon exciting opportunity see warehouse, located close to western suburbs.

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Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 5 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU NEWS Homesnowselling Cowie’s Hill Water Tower in Tarneit has been transformed from drab to decorated, with colourful designs from a lighting installation andsuchwereconsultationspecificallydisplayConnollythecreativelandmarkMaynardSarahtoandcouncilfundedbythestategovernmentandWyndhamwillbedisplayedonthetower.LocatedatthecornerofAnnalieseStreetPaulineWay,the$160,000upgradesthetowerwerelaunchedbyTarneitMPConnollyandWyndhammayorPeteronAugust12.“Inthisinstancewe’vetakenacherishedandgivenitnewlife,makingitacentrepieceinthenorthernendofcitythatcanbeseenacrossTarneit,”Mssaid.CrMaynardsaidthewatertowerwouldauniquemovingartpiececreatedforthewatertower.“Wewerepleasedwiththecommunitythatsupportedtheproject,thereavarietyofsuggestionsfortheprojectionsasshowcasingindigenouscreationstoriesdaysofpublicsignificance,”hesaid.

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An agricultural company has been fined more than $9000 for failing to provide information to Environment Protection Authority (EPA) officers investigating reports of odours from its Mt Cottrell farm. The EPA said it received numerous reports from Wyndham residents concerning an offensive odour, described as fertiliser or manure type smell on March 16. EPA west metropolitan regional manager Steve Lansdell said the company had the opportunity to avoid receiving the fine.

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“The company did not respond to EPA’s formal notice and failed to respond to a second notice a few days later. We only heard from the company director when he received the infringement notice – a fine of $9087 for failing to respond to those notices,” Mr Lansdell said. “Any business operator or landholder must take an EPA remedial notice seriously. In this case, cooperation in providing information and resolving the odour problem might have made a fine unnecessary. “Paying the fine will not end the investigation, and EPA will still expect measures will be taken to prevent the odour problem in the future.”

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a commendation for its effort in the response to the incident earlier this year. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan expressed his pride in the collective response from emergency services. “CFA volunteers responded to this tragic event with the utmost professionalism and care,” he said. “It demonstrates just how dedicated the brigade members are and the services they provide to the community, especially the road crash rescue personnel. “As undoubtedly one of the busiest CFA brigades in the state, the Werribee Fire Brigade works hard to serve the community.”

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holder, Cr Robert Szatkowski said more than $2 million was spent each year cleaning up dumped“Thoserubbish.caught dumping rubbish will be made to clean up the mess and face fines of everyfreeoptionsSzatkowskionandbetween$330and$8000(therearehigherfinespotentialcriminalconvictionsdependingtheseverityandtypeofdumping),”Crsaid.Counciloffersresidentsandrentersfreetodisposeofrubbish,includingthreehardwasteandgreenwastecollectionsyear.Details:www.wyndham.vic.gov.au

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dumping rubbish during the day and night, enabling council to identity the dumpers. Council then took enforcement action against them. The strategic use of CCTV cameras and increased patrols are noted as deterring the dumping of up to 10 loads a week of commercial quantities of renovation materials, council said. Local laws officers issued enforcement orders in July against two offenders, who were forced to return to the location and clean up theirMayormess.Peter Maynard said continued enforcement is expected to further reduce this illegal“Webehaviour.arecommitted to our Keep Wyndham Clean campaign and aim to put a stop to the council.”vehicletowhoareheincreasedincidenceoflitteringanddumping,”said.“Renovationmaterialsandhouseholdgoodsmostcommonlyfound.IencouragethosespotvehiclesoffloadingrubbishillegallytakedowntheregistrationplateoftheandnotethelocationtoreportbacktoClimatefuturesandenvironmentportfolio

During the presentation, the brigade was also honoured with a belated commendation from former chief officer Steve Warrington for another tragic road crash in July 2018 on Hopkins Road, Truganina. The commendation detailed the long and proud history dedication and commitment CFA has to the protection of others. Mr Warrington wrote: “The character displayed by the crews in responding to this complex and challenging incident is worthy of recognition and exemplifies the commitment to protecting lives and property. The Werribee Fire Brigade is a credit to CFA and the local community”.Werribeecaptain Michael Wells, who accepted the belated award, said the tragedy that surrounded these tragic incidents highlights that CFA volunteers are often working under the most difficult circumstances“It’squitehumbling to represent Werribee Fire Brigade as captain, knowing that when the pager goes off, our members drop what they’re doing to go out and help those in need,” he said. “Our brigade members don’t volunteer for the recognition, but when they are recognised, the pat on the back is deeply appreciated.”

A number of people have been caught on camera discarding rubbish in Wyndham Vale. Wyndham council said its efforts to combat illegaldumpershave ledtoanumberofpeople being caught discarding rubbish and deterred others from illegally offloading commercial quantities of renovation materials.

Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 7 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU NEWS For more information about our range of retirement communities visit: rcavillages.com.au DATE.PUBLICATIONATVALIDPRICES Freecall: 1800 645 264 pointcookvillage.com.au 320 Point Cook Road, Point Cook Apartments The Best in Point Cook Retirement Living From time to time selected refurbished villas and apartments become available for sale to new residents of Point Cook Village. Call Michael to inspect the villas, tour the village and to discuss your retirement future in this friendly and welcoming community. $375K VILLA 123 $605K ESTABLSHED APARTMENTS FROM GREAT PRICE!21 1 21 2 Werribee Fire Brigade was commended for its response to two tragic road accidents. (Supplied) Werribee CFA commended on accident response A Chief Officer’s Commendation has been presented to Werribee Fire Brigade in recognition of its response to a tragic road crash in Lieutenant2021.Rohan Rizzoli recently accepted alsocollidedinjuries,killedtoasgratitude”.incidentrespondingmanner2021.inwhothecommendationonbehalfofcrewmembersattendedtheincidentonDoherty’sRoadTruganinaonThursday,September30,Thecommendationnotedthe“professionalandskillsdisplayedbythecrewsintothiscomplexandchallengingareworthyofrecognitionandCFAunitsfromTruganinaandWerribee,wellasotheremergencyservicesrespondedtheincidentwherefouryoungpeoplewereandtwopassengerssufferedseriouswhenthecartheyweretravellinginwithatruck.Thetruckdriverwasinjured.TruganinaFireBrigadewaspresentedwith

By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network 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 in our faces. For one section of our community, however, the realities of our current medical demands are the very definition of the workplace.Beingsick of the pandemic doesn’t mean we have to be unkind. It seems clear that we all get better health care if we do what we can to make life less hellish for the people whose job it is to keep us or make us well. Doctors, nurses and receptionists in our GP clinics and hospitals are the frontline when it comes to keeping us and well, and helping us get better when we fall sick. As well as the ebbs and surges of COVID-19 and seasonal viruses, they have to diagnose, counsel and support adults and children with a wide range of other conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, cancer, depression, and broken bones and bruises.Andthey have to do it in teams that are perpetually short-staffed due to the same viruses that lay the rest of us low. This, of course, adds to the difficulties many of us experience when we go to book an appointment. There’s no doubt about it: arranging to see a primary health care professional about pretty much anything can require patience. 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. 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

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.

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Most people envision sports as being high intensity and fast paced, but Walking Football provides an opportunity for people of all levels of fitness and ability the chance to participate. Launched by Football Victoria and in collaboration with Manor Lakes Community Centre, the goal of the sessions are to promote the benefits of ongoing physical activity. Program manager Abraham Abraham said there were many programs catered towards young children and adults, but there was a gap in the services provided for seniors. “[We hope to] engage seniors through keeping them active, providing mental health, throughdifferentwithinCommunityofandtheeachantogether,andthemainthingisbringingthatcommunitywheretheycancomeinonceaweekhour,kicktheballaroundandsocialisewithother,“hesaid.MrAbrahamsaidtheresponsefromcommunityhadbeen“verypositive“,combinedwiththecollaborativeworkFootballVictoriaandManorLakescentre,theprogramwasrunningaweek.“It’sbeenwellreceivedinWyndham…groupsconnectunderoneroofandfootball,hopefullymakeafriend.”

Goal to engage seniors

Football Victoria’s Abraham Abraham, and Manor Lakes Community Centre’s Adiam Beyin. Bhatti, P.S Sidhu, Kirninder Singh, and Mohinder Singh. Baldev Singh, R.l Agg, BD Asharma and O.S Nagi.

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those who need them most will help them protect themselves, their loved ones, and Victoria’s hardworking healthcare workers,” Mr Andrews said. Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said wearing a mask would help protect all Victorians from the virus and was strongly recommended at indoor settings, when people are unable physically distance, have COVID-19 symptoms or are with vulnerable people.“Wearing a mask, staying up to date with your vaccinations and ensuring indoor areas are well ventilated are all steps Victorians and businesses can take to manage their own responses.said,andhigh-risksheCOVID-19riskthiswinterandintothefuture,”said.Masksarestillmandatoryinsettingsincludinghospitals,agedcareonpublictransport,thestategovernmentTheannouncementfollowedonfromongoingsupportwhichLocalPublicHealthUnitscontinuetoprovideresidentialagedcarefacilitiesduringemergencyoutbreak

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Werribee Shire Council will ask the Minister of Planning, Mr Evan Walker, to review the permits which have been granted for shopping centre development around Werribee. 20 years ago August 14, 2002 A large-scale development proposed for the former Laverton airfield is expected to inject hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and create significant job opportunities for the region. 30 years ago August 19, 1992 Good news about RAAF Base Williams was released this week, after a long period of uncertainty about the future of the Point Cook and Laverton complexes. 10 years ago August 15, 2012

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■ 1300 156 557 Bingo move binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent.

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.

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

U3A Werribee The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes/activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres.

■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or Heart-Foundation-Walking-GroupsWhats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-Newport-hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/www.

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. The group will meet onSaturday, August 20, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

■ scienceworks/whats-on/torchlight-talesmuseumsvictoria.com.au/tickets/ Cherry Lake Market 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.

■ 8734 1400 Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ 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.

■ MarketWhats-On/Altonawww.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/LionsClubCherryLakeorcherrylakemarket@gmail.com

Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am to 4pm.

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.

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Garden swap Calling all Gardeners. The Wyndham Community Garden Swap has been running for more than 12 years now. It is a free community gathering of local gardeners who loathe waste and like to recycle and share surplus plants, seeds, produce and all things gardening. The WCGS meet at 10am on the first Sunday of each month at the Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing.

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.

Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, from 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only.

■ community/friends-of-the-librarieslibraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ 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

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

Lions club Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2A Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month 6.30 pm for a 7.00pm dinner meeting. Visitors most welcome. ■ Lou 0409 331 271 CWA Werribee Branch Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members are welcome. ■ Michelle, 97414402 New walking group for young and old Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds. ■ Jess, 0450 348 969. Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists.

■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862 Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046 AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee. Torchlight Tales 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.

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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.

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Wyndham City Council (“Council”) gives notice under section 115(4) of the Local Government Act 2020 (“Act”) that it proposes to enter into a Lease with Werribee and District Angling Club Incorporated (“Tenant”) at part Crown Lot, 5A PP5847 and Crown Lot, 3 PP5847 located at Chirnside Park, Werribee (“the Land”). A plan of the Land can be viewed below and is outlined in yellow: The principle terms of the proposed Lease agreement will be as follows: 1. Term: Twenty One (21) years.

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Wyndham City Council (“Council”) gives notice under section 115(4) of the Local Government Act 2020 (“Act”) that it proposes to enter into a Lease with Amplitel Pty Ltd (“Tenant”) (a Subsidiary of Telstra Corporation Limited) for an existing telecommunications facility at part 720 Heaths Road, Wyndham Vale (Volume 9646 Folio 838) (“Leased Area”). A plan of the Leased Area is shown below and annotated as Telco Tower (A 1.5m x 1.5m (2.25m²) area for a 30m high monopole with six antennas) and Baseball Scores Building (where the existing telecommunications equipment is housed).

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18. Which team advanced to the Rugby World Cup finals after defeating Hong Kong 44-22?

1. Who, with a total of 20 medals, is currently the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history?

2. Professional golfer Tiger Woods was born in which US state?

6. Finska, Kubb and Quoits are all games characterised by what arm action?

20. Which year’s pre-season camp has prompted the Adelaide Crows chairman and chief executive to issue an apology?

15. Which Brazilian jiujitsu world champion was recently fatally shot in a Sao Paulo club?

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19. For how many weeks was Serena Williams ranked the singles world No. 1: 299, 309 or 319?

7. Which US basketball player has been sentenced by a Russian court to nine years in prison for drug-related offences?AdamSimpson is the current coach for which AFL Australiateam?is set to play how many T20 Internationals against India this September?Whowonthe 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?

16. Bryan Fogel directed which award-winning 2017 documentary about illegal doping in sports?

3. Who recently became the sixth player in AFL history to have kicked 1000 goals? The 2023 World Beach

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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.

Fiat’s Abarth goes like a rocket These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Abarth dealer for drive-away prices. A MODELGLANCERANGE 595 coupe: $26,990 595 Scorpione Oro: $31,450 595 Competizione coupe: $34,250 595 convertible: $29,990 595 Competizione convertible: $37,250 595 Competizione has a very individual look. Supplied)

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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 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.

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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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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 points, rear parking sensors and a tyre pressure monitoring system. The latter particularly useful in a sports hatch when correct pressures at all four corners as important if you want to fang the Abarth 595 hard.

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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.

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He said fans at the ground were listening to the“Wematch.didn’t think too much about it,” he said. “We knew that Newport was up by about 20 points at half time. “But we had our own battles to look after.” Wenlock said their game was a strange one. The Falcons kicked the first six goals, before Albion reduced the margin to two points at half time. The Cats led by one point at three quarter time, before six goals to two in the final term sealed a 15.15 (105)-12.12 (84) win for the Falcons.Wenlock said they knew it was always going to be a tough ask. “They are a good side and to have a percentage over 100 for a team that has lost more games than they’ve won, shows they’re competitive.“Theymade us work for it.”

thinkagainotherParkerwhileMathiangKakkickedsixgoalsfortheFalcons,JaymeGilmorekickedfourgoals.WenlocksaidTylerTessari,MackenzieandAlexanderHamiltonweretheirbest.TheFalconsplayNorthFootscrayinaknockoutsemifinal.PointCookCentralswillplayParksideforaspotinthegrandfinalinthesemifinal.Wenlocksaidtheycan’twaittoplayfinalsafterthelastcoupleofyears.“Ifwecanplayanywherenearourbestwewecanbeatanyoneonourday.”

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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. “I started playing when I was six or seven years old with a couple of friends,” she said.

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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In massive news for the club, Paschal has re-signed for another two seasons. The American in her first season at the club took out the golden hands award for the most assists in the championship division. “Amanda has been incredibly consistent for us this season, not only dominating her own position on court, but also guiding and mentoring our younger players as they continually develop,” senior women’s coach Gerard Hillier said. “The decision to lock in Amanda for another two years is as much about providing strong leadership and direction for our young squad as it is about her ability to fill up the stat sheet, which speaks for itself.”

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By Tara Murray A week is a long time in sport, just ask Wyndham’s Big V women’s state championship side. After losing game one of their best-of-three semi final series against the McKinnon Cougars, Wyndham was going to have to make the grand final the hard way. On Saturday night, Wyndham got back into the series with a 63-58 win and to send the series to game three. With momentum, Wyndham was able to run away in the second half of game three to come away with a big 105-71 win and seal a grand final spot. Interim coach Billy Akalo said to respond in the way they had was really amazing. “We had two elimination games and to show that resilience is really amazing,” he said. “I’m really proud of them. There’s more work to do and some things to improve on in the series against Bulleen.” Akalo said they kept things business as usual between game one and game two. He said there were no alarm bells ringing.

GDFL Werribee Centrals’ Geelong and District Football League season came to an end with a loss against Winchelsea. The Blues took control of the match in the first quarter and were able to build on that lead to run away with an 18.10 (118)-9.8 (62) win. Mitchell Alush kicked three goals for Centrals and was named among the best alongside Nick Bauld and Matthew Miller. Centrals finish the season in 10th.

Wyndham snare victory

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Game one will be at Bulleen, while game two and if needed, game three will be at Werribee.

“We wanted to do what is our trademark and execute our style of play,” he said. “We took the experiences from the loss in game one to help us late in game situations. “We executed it the way we wanted to do it, but it wasn’t a full four quarter performance. “It was enough to get us across the line.” Neither team was able to break the game open on Saturday night, with Wyndham doing enough to get the win. Akalo said game three was going to be a battle of attrition. Scores were level at half time, before Wyndham blew the game open, including a 38-12 final quarter. “We got our running game going and opened McKinnon up, they couldn’t keep up with us,” Akalo said.

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WRFL Werribee Centrals will play Manor Lakes in the first week of the Western Region Football League women’s division 1 finals. Both teams finished the regular season without taking to the field. Yarraville Seddon forfeited against the Centrals, while Manor Lakes forfeited against Caroline Springs. Centrals and Manor Lakes will play off in an elimination semi final. Point Cook Centrals will finish the division 2 season on top of the ladder. Centrals will play West Footscray in the first week of finals, while Caroline Springs will play Wyndhamvale.

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Maurice Howard had a big weekend with 62 points across the two games. Allen said he did a lot of the heavy lifting on Saturday night when others weren’t scoring.

VAFA It was a tough day out for Westbourne Grammarians against Canterbury in the Victorian Amateur Football Association division 3. The bottom of the table Grammarians trailed by 52 points at quarter time and the margin only continued to grow, with Canterbury winning, 39.23 (257)-5.3 (33). Jordan Doyle kicked three goals for the Grammarians. The Grammarians finish their season at home this Saturday against Parkside.

The two times we’ve played Bulleen it has been tough,” he said. “We haven’t looked at it too“Wemuch.know it’s going to be a tough final series. It will be matter of which team executes the“Onebetter.of the big points in series, it will be the battle of the players and who steps up.”

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NPL Werribee City’s hopes of avoiding a relegation play off match took a hit on Saturday in the National Premier League 2. The Bees lost to Northcote City 1-0, with Northcote scoring the winner in the 65th minute. The Bees sit second bottom heading into the final round of the season. The Bees need to beat Brunswick Juventus if they’re to avoid finishing in the bottom two.

Amanda Paschal had a big weekend for Wyndham (Wyndham Basketball)

best-of-three semi final series. The Cougars did a lot of the damage early and were able to hold on, winning 94-83. Allen said it wasn’t their best performance. “We didn’t play well across the board,” he said. “A lot of calls didn’t go our way. That’s out of our control and we let it impact us, myself“Weincluded.weredown 17 points in the last quarter and we got it back to four points. McKinnon got a couple of plays and got it back to 10 points and it was unattainable.” Allen said they spoke to the group after the game about ensuring they got over the disappointment of the result ahead of game three on Sunday. He said the group took a positive attitude to the game and it paid off with the side winning, 99-87.“The guys came ready to play,” he said. “We went from 17 points down in the third quarter to 27 points up in the third quarter the next day. “A massive swing. Sometimes it’s making shots at the right times. Our ball movement was better, our defence was better and we were making shots better. “We were able to get a bit of a buffer and were able to have some breathing room.”

Sharks gear up for exciting season

Asim Mehmood crosses from Tullamarine where he had established himself as a first XI player. Rahul Patel returns to the club having been the club’s first XI leading run scorer two seasonsTalbotback.said they had looked to strengthen the batting side of things. “We needed to strengthen our batting,” he said. “We were a couple of batters short. “Our second XI won the premiership last season, so we have a lot of depth, but now we’ve added some more class.

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Falcons claim championship win

“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.”

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“We’ve done a lot of recruitment in the last 12 months and this is the right pathway to play finals.”Talbot said they would also look to play some youth in the top side this season, with some younger players emerging and ready to make that next step. The club’s under-18 team won the VTCA division 2 premiership last season. The Sharks focus isn’t just on the men’s side of things, they’re focused on junior development and more opportunities. The club had a program in place to help junior players transition into the senior program a lot easier. They are also looking to grow their female program.“We’relooking to have at least two women’s teams and one of them on turf,” Talbot said. “It’s about progressing. “We’ll have a standalone women’s side this season which will be exciting. The junior girls are progressing into senior women’s cricket now.”Off field, Talbot said they were looking to add a second turf wicket to help with the growing demand at the club.

Tara Murray New signing Jack Gage (Supplied)

“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

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

Main: The City West Falcons premiership side. Above, left to right: Uneeq Palavi; Maggie Lind; and Maddie Gray. (Pictures: Tara Murray)

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.

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Werribee hopes to finish the season on a high

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It was high following for Werribee. (Belinda Vitacca Photography) Kye Declase following the loss to Essendon (Belinda Vitacca Photography)

Werribee put the pressure on all day. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)

By Tara Murray While finals are off the agenda, there’s still plenty for Werribee to play for in the Victorian Football League in the final round.Werribee’s small finals hopes evaporated on Saturday with a loss to Essendon, with the side to finish their season this Saturday against the Northern Bullants. Werribee coach Michael Barlow said they wanted to finish the season on a high. Werribee currently sits in 11th spot. “Ideally you want to have something to play for [finals],” he said of the final round. “We want to finish really strongly against the Northern Bullants. “We’ve lost four games in a row, we want to get the result this week. We want to finish the highest standalone club in Victoria. That is important to us to be the benchmark moving forward into next year. “We need to finish strong as there is currently a sour taste in our mouths. We want to finish on a high as the season has had a lot of positives.” On Saturday, it was heartbreak for Werribee against Essendon. After trading the lead in the first half, Werribee led until the dying minute of the game. Two late goals would give the Bombers a 10.14 (74)-10.9 (69) win. Barlow said the middle two quarters cost them dearly against a side that has been one of the form teams of the competition in the back half of the year. “We played an accomplished Essendon side with 18 AFL-listed players,” he said. “We felt like the boy’s attitude and effort was tremendous. A bit more polish with the other side took it away from us. “In the second and third quarters we let the game slip, with not enough contributors in those quarters. “We were a goal and a bit up heading into the last quarter and they were kicking with a five goal breeze.” Barlow said the group did everything needed in the last quarter, including kicking two goals against the breeze but it wasn’t enough. For Werribee, Tom Gribble had 31 possessions in the loss, while Jay Dahlhaus and Ollie Hanrahan kicked two goalsBarloweach.said there were two standouts, but it was a sporadic performance overall. “Nick Coughlan has had a really strong back half of the year after returning from injury,” he said. “He is just so reliable and very smart with his ball use in the back half. “Ollie Hanrahan played a bit of mid and a bit forward and hit the scoreboard. “Both players are really content playing in our Barlowprogram.“saidthe effort was there, but it added to the array of close matches, none in which they had gotten over the line. Several of those matches have come against sides that will play finals. “The close results are not going our way,” he said. “Three losses under seven points and had another two games under two goals, and another one in front at the 15 minute mark of the last quarter. “We have not got a result in close games, good teams get the results at the end of the season. “In the moment all those losses are different. We wanted some reward for effort, and every chance we’ve had in close matches hasn’t fallen our way.” Barlow said he takes responsibility for the inability to win close matches saying it has been their achilles heel. He said that was something they would look to work on over the preseason, with it costing them a chance to play finals. Barlow said there was plenty of good things to work on coming out of this year.