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“The third runway, if it goes ahead, will impact the whole of brimbank, not just Keilor … there will be experience of noise where aviation noise was not present before,” she siad. “This will not be a normal type of noise.”

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Cr Jae Papalia said the health risks associated with the proposed runway were “concerning”.“Thehealth and wellbeing of our community must be fairly considered in the decision making process,” she said.

The research, which formed part of council’s submission to the airport on the runway and its wider master plan, found that guidelines in the World Health Organisation Environmental Noise Guidelines (2018) (WHO Noise Guidance) are exceeded across several parts of Brimbank under the proposed plan, indicating that there is an increased risk of adverse health effects within the exposed population.

StarWeekly , an independent health report commissioned by council found the development of the third runway represented an “unreasonable and unacceptable risk” to the health of the Brimbank community.

A report to last week’s council meeting said it was important Brimbank residents fully understood how they could be impacted by the runway.“Thisis further reason why an independent health impact assessment to be considered by the Australian government is critical. This information then needs to be made widely available,” it Councillorstated.Virginia Tachos said the campaign would galvanise the community behind the council’s submission.

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The runway could include impact sleep disturbance and cause anxiety, depression, heart disease, and cognitive impairment, as well as poorer educational outcomes in children, the research noted.

Brimbank council will launch a community activation campaign to call on the federal government to conduct an independent health impact assessment of Melbourne Airport’s proposed third runway. Councillors endorsed the campaign during a council meeting on Tuesday, August 16 amid

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Taylors stories together from 8am to 8pm. completed stories Burrafato said the empathy of her students and their eagerness to participate was something to admire.

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New drivers in Brimbank are set to save when going for their learner and provisional licences. Licence fees have been slashed under the new initiative from the Victorian government, with learner drivers saving $51.40 in licence and online testing fees, while provisional drivers will save $133.30 in licence and online hazard perception tests. licence.renewal,centdiscount,alsopenaltylicence,”opportunitiesmakespocketsmilestoneslicenceBendriversgovernmentonlineperceptiononlineFromMonday,August22,Victoria’slearnerpermitandhazardtestswillbefree.ThetestswereconvertedtolastyearandtheVictoriansays90percentofnewaretakingthetestonline.RoadsandRoadSafetyMinisterCarrollsaidgettingyourisoneofthemostsignificantinone’slife.“ThisputsmoneybackintotheofVictorianfamiliesanditeasiertounlockallthethatcomewithadriverhesaid.FromOctober1,driverswithoutinthepastthreeyearswillbenefitaspartofthesafedriverstheywillreceivea25perdiscountontheirnextlicencesavingupto$73ona10-yearDetails:vicroads.vic.gov.au.

Lakes Secondary College students are raising money for the Kids Cancer Project by writing a book in a day. The year nine students wrote three

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“It’s actually been the perfect storm and the reality is, for a lot of people where we were six months or nine months ago, it’s relative,” he said,“Our mortgage payments were sitting significantly lower, our grocery costs were significantly lower, and our transport costs were significantly lower. Six months later, it’s complete chaos.” Mr Eres said many of his clients are concerned about the future of their children if these economic conditions continue, but said he does expect a reprieve in the near future as supply chains improve. His top advice for anyone with financial concerns is to spend less than what you’re making.“Geta real clear understanding between what is a need and what is want … if you can get that balance right then you’re well on the way,” Mr Eres said Holly McGuinness

4 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU ACCIDENTS & REPAIRS 1/30 PETERPAUL WAY www.collisionconcierge.com.auTRUGANINA CALL US NOW 03 9394 1350 VACC REPAIRER Our aim is to take the stress and confusion out of vehicle EXCESS REDUCTION UP TO $1000 PICK UP & DROP OFF SERVICE AVAILABLE 12562874-DL33-22 Consumers hurting despite spending rise Spending across Victoria has risen for the 16th consecutive month, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). COVID-19acrossasspendingofJacquiculturefootwearinduringstateIncomparisontothesametimelastyear,thesawan11.8percentincreaseinspendingJunewiththemostsignificantrisestransport(+29.4percent),clothingand(+23.2percent)andrecreationand(+23.0percent).ABSheadofmacroeconomicstatisticsVitasaidthefigurescomeoffthebackconsistentdecreasesintotalhouseholdfromMarch2020toFebruary2021,responsestoCOVID-19wereexperiencedthecountry.“Spendingcategoriesmostimpactedfromresponses(transport,hotels,cafes and restaurants, and clothing and footwear) have now returned to pre-pandemic levels.”

Ms Vita Basedsaid.inKeilor, Innate Wealth principal advisor Luke Eres said he was not surprised by the latest data. However, he warned creeping inflation, rising petrol costs, floods in NSW and Queensland which have affected the supply and price of fresh produce and rising interest rates are all factors contributing to household budget stress.

“Not only has it been challenging for young people and their families to [access] dedicated ofneedmentalhealthservices,thedemandexceedstherequired,”CrNguyensaid.CrSarahBrantonsaidherlivedexperiencementalhealthhelpedherrecognisethe importance of the roles. “To hear that local government is now going to provide resources for people like me who didn’t get them, I have really enjoyed that,” she said.The mental wellbeing plan is based on a council-commissioned mental health research report which identified three core focus areas for council to help improve the mental health ofTheresidents.plan aims to combat service demand for mental health services, improve access to services and advance the education surrounding which services exist in Brimbank. The demand exceeds the need required ’’ - Jasmine Nguyen

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“As their teacher, I’ve been tracking their progress from the start of the year and honing in on certain writing skills,” she said. “To observe them on their writing day implementing the skills and strategies we had been developing throughout the year was amazing.”Thethree groups had varying stories, each more different than the last. The first story is one on the importance of teamwork and celebrating differences, featuring a plumber (David) and a builder (Bunji) who work together to save a school from an alien. The second is a story of acceptance that sees sponsor-a-student/toothandravagedatheprotagonist,aswimmernamedBenji,giftedmagicalpairofheadphones.Thefinalstoryissetinafuturisticworldbydroughtthatfeaturesachemistpianotunerwhohavebeenselectedbythefairytosavetheworld.Todonate:https://writeabookinaday.com/

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Youth wellbeing officers will be hired by Brimbank council in a bid to improve access to mental health services in the municipality. Council will create two full-time youth wellbeing officer positions within its youth services unit, as part of a two-year mental wellbeing plan adopted during a council meeting on Tuesday, August 16. The officers will be employed until 2024 at a fundsavingstocostof$436,170,accordingtoareportpresentedthecouncilmeeting.CouncilplanstouseandunallocatedCOVID-19fundingtothepositions.

Council will assess the position after two years to determine whether to continue the roles in the long term. The officers will focus on developing supportive partnerships with schools, community groups, mental health services and sports groups to help young people and their families access mental health services. They will also work to build young people’s skills for improved mental wellbeing and support them to advocate for better mental healthMayorservices.Jasmine Nguyen said the officers would enable council to expand and better support mental health and wellbeing for young people.Shesaid young people frequently raise concerns about mental health with her.

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Excitement is building as council busily puts the finishing touches to the new state-of-the-art Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre ahead of its opening in a few weeks.

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Manny Karvelas is taking a part in the Around The Bay bike ride. (Damjan Janevski) 293628_01

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Taylors Lakes cyclist Manny Karvelas is in the midst of preparations for his 28th consecutive Around The Bay bike ride. He will attempt the 210-kilometre ride in October, with 2022 the first year back after a two year hiatus because of COVID. youaonanymore,forMrKarvelasisadamanthe’llkeepsigninguptherideuntilhisbodywon’tallowhimtobutadmitshe’sapprehensivetotakethemammothrideafteratwoyearbreak.“Youstop,youstart,yourunoutofwater.It’slongwayforabike,itdoesn’tmatterhowfitare,whatmakesitevenmoreofsomething is I’m 60, I’m not a young fella anymore and I did my first one at just over 30,” Mr Karvelas said.“You’ve got to do a lot of training. You’ve got to train all year round and especially during those awful winter months when it’s cold, it’s miserable, it’s all black, that takes even more mental resilience.”

Mr Karvelashe said cycling translates into many aspects of his life. “A lot of people think how did I get myself into this? or will I ever see the end of it? It’s the same approach, bit by bit, just break it down into pieces,” Mr Karvelas said. He also says it is imperative to have a riding group for support, training became difficult during covid as the 5km radius around his Taylors Lakes residence eventually left him “dizzy,” riding around in circles but his group was supportive and encouraging of each other to get back out there.

The Draft Strategy maintains a focus on growing the Brimbank economy and supporting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through: • Business support and attraction • Investment attraction and facilitation • Employment participation and growth. For more information and to provide feedback visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au by 15 September 2022

By Olivia Condous Half of workers in the western suburbs are commuting outside of the region for work while local employers struggle to find skilled staff, according to new research from Victoria University (VU). The Centre for International Research on Education Systems at the Mitchell Institute has released a report highlighting the mismatch between skills and jobs in the west, exploring the needs of the region’s industry based on surveys and interviews with 700 employers.

The ground-floor activity room will be known as Wiipatja Kuulim or the “Mob of people’s place” while the first-floor quiet room will be known as Brimbank Durra or the “Heart of Brimbank”.Thecentre is expected to open mid-September.

orderestimatedwillshowedAccordingtothereport,economicmodellingthattheregion’shighcommutingratescontinueoverthenextdecadeunlessan19,500newlocaljobsarecreated,intomaintainthecurrentrate.VictoriaUniversityresearchfellowMelissaThamsaidthehighnumberofcommuterswouldcontinuetobeanissueintothefuture.“Thereisthisaddedimpetusformorefocusonlocaljobsinthewestcomparedtoother areas around Melbourne, just because there is such a huge population boom that is forecasted to accelerate in the next ten years,” Dr Tham said.Dr Tham said the recommendation made by developdiversitystatingtothereportwastobuilduponexistingstructurescreatemorejobs.ThereportincludedastudyofSunshine,there’sagreatpotentialforfurtherofjobgrowthinthearea.Accordingtothereport,Sunshinecouldintoaneconomicgrowthhub,witha number of key industries including healthcare positions at Sunshine hospital, legal and professional roles in the magistrates court and educational based jobs within Victoria University.“We’renot suggesting that we have to completely reinvent the west or anything like that,” Dr Tham said. “Our approach, which is based on evidence, is to boost the number of local jobs in a particular area by just adding on to existing infrastructure.”

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The ride will take place on Sunday, October 9 and involve 10,000 participants riding the length of Port Phillip Bay.

Brimbank City Council has prepared a new Draft Economic Strategy is seeking community.

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The facility includes an Olympic-sized 50-metre 10-lane swimming pool, two massive water slides, a wellness centre, 24-hour gym and meeting and seven rooms with First Nations’ names.

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The Taylors Road centre in Keilor Downs, that acknowledges First Nations’ people, is almost finished with the focus now on training staff and promoting the centre and its services.Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the new centre had much to offer residents.“Thecentre will be a vibrant and welcoming multi-generational health and wellbeing hub with a state-of-the-art aquatic and leisure facility,” she said. Cr Nguyen said she was also excited about naming seven of the community rooms at the centre using words from Aboriginal languages.

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Holly McGuinness caught up with Brimbank’s book experts - the municipality’s librarians. Based across Deer Park, St Albans and Keilor, five book experts share their favourite reads.

What are you reading at the moment? I’m reading Metal Fatigue by Sean Williams. It’s classic 1990s Australian Science Fiction set in a dark future. It’s a high tech detective story, and it’s pretty cool. What is one book everyone should read? Judging from my commute, everyone should read ‘The Victorian road rules around using your indicator’, but otherwise Stephen King’s The Shining – the best ghost story written in the last hundred years. Bring a doona to hide under while you read it!

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What are you reading at the moment? Boy Erased by Garrard Conley. What is one book everyone should read? Night by Ellis Wiesel.

What is one book everyone should read? Any book written by Tim Winton. Great insight into the Australian character and landscape. Beautiful and evocative use of language.

What is your favourite book? I have so many favourites. If I had to choose one it would be LittleWomenby Louisa May Alcott. Despite being written more than 150 years ago, the rich depiction of the 19th century and the deep bond shared between the four teenage sisters and their mother will draw you in (year after year, if you’re like me). What are you reading at the moment? I am currently reading How it Feels to Float by Helena Fox. This book was on the shortlist for the CBCA Book of the Year: Older Readers in 2020. What is one book everyone should read? I’m a firm believer that everyone should read (or listen to) the Harry Potter series at least once in their life!

Kylie Prociw What is your favourite book? To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. I have re-read it many times over the years, and each time I do it still evokes such a strong emotional response. It’s so beautifully written, and explores topics of social injustice that are still relevant to this day.

MifsudJosephine What is favouriteyourbook? Too hard to pick only one, but my recent favourite is Lifetime of Impossible Days by Tabitha Bird. My first introduction to magical realism – delightful and heart wrenching. What are you reading at the moment? Last book I read was Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. A great COVID recovery read, couldn’t put it down!

My favourite story ever is WonderlandAdventuresAlice’sinby Lewis Carroll. I have loved it since I was a kid. What are you reading at the moment? Right now I am reading a book called Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis. It is a YA horror book that’s described as Scream meets the Babadook! What is one book everyone should read? Well, the Harry Potter series of course – there really is something for everyone there. But the book I recommend most to kids who want to read something scary is Coraline by Neil Gaiman. It is so original and evocative and creepy in the most wonderful way!

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Scott Steensma What is your favourite book? Watership Down by Richard Adams. It’s just a beautiful story that will make you look at rabbits in a different way. The animated film made me cry when I was a little boy, and I have no comment on whether the book had the same effect when I read it last year!

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A new youth program announced last week aims to sew a strong bond between young people in Brimbank and the wider community. A series of Youth Artistic Sewing and Creative Arts Workshops will be held in Sunshine engaging up to 400 participants . Open to those aged between eight and 16 years old, participants from multicultural backgrounds will be offered the opportunity to learn sewing skills thanks to Sunshine based organisation Kontiki Cultural Women Empowerment (KCWE). Participants will be taught to design and create their own garments, while also andtheirconnectingwitheachother,thecommunityandcultureinabidtocombatdisengagementprovideasafeeducationalspace.

The state government has provided $49,000 in funding while KCWE has offered $38,00 of in-kind support. The grant is part of the Victorian government’s Crime Prevention Strategy. Crime Prevention Minister Anthony years.uphesupporttogetherinnovativeworkshopsreachCarbinessaidthegrantshelplocalorganisationsmoreyoungpeople.“KontikiCulturalWomenEmpowerment’sareagreatexampleofwaystohelpbringyoungpeopleandprovidethemwiththeskillsandtheyneedtoliverich,successfullives”said.Roundtwoapplicationsarenowopenwithto$50,000availableperprojectovertwo

Crime Prevention Minister Anthony Carbines announcing the new state government crime prevention initiative. (Supplied)

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Briefs Watergardens thefts A Keilor Downs woman was issued a good behaviour bond after being arrested at Watergardens Shopping Centre earlier this month. Police said the 39-year-old woman was arrested by centre security on Sunday, August 7. Police allege the woman was pushing a pram, which instead of transporting a baby, had 50 pairs of Bonds socks and 28 tubes of Sensodyne toothpaste to the value of $1070, stolen from Big W. Brimbank carer support plan

Brimbank residents are being asked to have their say on council’s carer support plan until Friday, September 9. The plan aims to better support carers in Brimbank and was conceived through consultation with carers, service providers and relevant sector stakeholders. The ﬁnal plan will be presented to councillors in November for adoption.

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Two Hillside Arcare aged care residents are in the running to win this year’s Arcare art greeting card competition. Maureen Lauer, 80, and Lorraine Manger, 87, both use painting as their medium, with participants in other facilities taking on photographing, sketching, watercolour and craftMsprojects.Lauerhas been painting for the last 60 years and is deeply inspired by nature in her artwork.“When I am painting, I am tranquil; it is a form of meditation for me,” she said. “I’m thrilled to enter into the competition as I feel a part of something bigger than me.” Ms Manger is also inspired by nature and said she used to colour as a child but only took up a painting club later in life.

card-art-competition/year,”forwardyearofaccomplishmentandexcitementtoresidents.“ThetalentandcreativitywehaveseenthiscontinuestobeamazingandwelooktoseeingwhothepublicvotesforthisMrSinghsaid.Voting:https://arcare.com.au/2022-arcareHolly McGuinness

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“To me they’re just my pictures so it’s surprising to me that so many people admire them.”The competition is open to 47 aged care residences across three states. Only four winners will be selected and their art will be professionally printed for the annual Arcare christmas and all occasion greeting cards.Arcare aged care chief executive Colin Singh said the art competition aims to bring a sense

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Arcare Hillside residents Maureen Lauer and Lorraine Manger with their artwork. (Damjan Janevski)

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Better connected in Brimbank Mobile connectivity in Tullamarine, Keilor North and Melbourne Airport is set to improve, with the state government partnering with Optus to build new mobile towers and upgrade existing ones. Two mobile towers will be built and three existing towers upgraded to 5G as part of the government’s Connecting Victoria program. Web:Brimbankstarweekly.com.au&NorthWest

Funding up to $10,000 considered for projects that aim to improve the local environment, encourage community connectivity such as: Waste reduction and Environmental regeneration Community sports Charity efforts Education and training

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importance ofstudents respectingdifferentcultureswhen especiallypatientsencounteringothersupportculturespartandwhenunderstandPoljakprovidingcareaspartoftheirnursingstudies.VictoriaUniversitynursingteacherVidasaidit’simportantforstudentstohowtoberespectfulofculturesprovidingcare.“Knowingsomeone’scultureisimportantoncetheyidentifytheirowncultureasofthisunit,theyrealisethereareotherthattheyneedtobeawareofandasanurse,”shesaid.“It’slearningtoworkandlivewithculturaldiversitiesthattheywillbeatworkaswell,it’snotjustbutrelativesandcoworkerstoo,inthewest.” Serving up cultural awareness Main: Students Abrar Ma, Nicole Haparimni and Aezelle Que. Left to right: The VU nurses who completed a cultural awareness day; teacher Vida Poljak; student Jane Barnett. (Damjan Janevski) 294095

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Nursing students from Victoria University’s Sunshine campus held a cultural awareness luncheon on Wednesday, August 17 to share their University stresses the

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Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. I’m an avid marathon runner and have shaped my career and life around the lessons I’ve developed through my running such as the power of our mind, the beauty of our breath and the power within us to pursue our greatest goals. My running was a catalyst to becoming a yoga and meditation teacher, a wellness and mindset coach and running my own wellness hub in the area with my business partner. How are you helping women across Brimbank? Through our business Own Your Health Co, my business partner, Lisa Saunders and I help guide women back to themselves during their peri-menopause and menopause transition. We work with women to develop a whole health lifestyle plan around their innate biology that affords them the opportunity to fully explore the advantages of this life phase and how this transcends into their lives, careers and health. We also work with organisations to help create menopause friendly workplaces to help shift mindsets, develop positive and inclusive cultures and help break the “taboo” around the very natural phase of menopause.

What do you like about where you live? The variety of options for cafes, running tracks, parks for the kids and sporting opportunities. There is a real community feel from one suburb to the next and I always feel a sense of being at “home” no matter where I am. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? As a business owner in the area, I welcome more opportunities to network with other business owners and community members collectively helping shape the health and vitality of individuals, businesses and communities.

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MY PLACE Keilor Park resident Natalie Moore chats to Holly McGuinness about her passion for health and wellness, along with her recent nomination in the Mumpreneur awards.

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What’s your connection to Brimbank? I grew up in Taylors Lakes from the age of four [now in Keilor Park] when the suburb was just beginning to develop and take shape. I have wonderful memories of visiting park areas, going to school and being part of a “family” oriented area with great friendships that I still have today.

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Meerkats standing on the podoscope (Credit - Zoos Victoria)

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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. The device is designed to proactively monitor the foot health of the highly active meerkats, while also providing them with the choice to voluntarily participate in routine checks. The podoscope is a wooden box-shaped

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35 years ago August 19, 1987 The western suburbs could become a major tourist resort, frequented by interstate and international visitors, according to the Western Region Commission and the Living Museum of the west.

25 years ago August 20, 1997 Kings Road must be extended as planned to provide Brimbank with a major north-south route or road safety will suffer, warns a senior council officer.

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20 years ago August 20, 2002 North-West Brimbank residents have been bluntly warned their belief that the 220ha Sydenham Park Reserve on Keilor’s rural fringe will be permanently retained as public open space is unfounded.

Crackdown on hoons Australia’s outback has been brought to Deer Park new exhibition launchedlastSelf-taughtweek. artist Xiang Li made a5000 kilometre solo road trip outbackAustralia last year and used that asinspiration her ﬁrst solo exhibition.The trip was anything but smooth Listayed in a vineyard that burned downnot long ago and was locked outside her car sandstorm.She said the trip was aboutfemale empowerment and buildingself-conﬁdence.“Lifeisjustlike a road trip, and it isnever about the destination,” she said.“It about the people we met and theexperience we had.”On the trip, she collected the red dust from car for which the exhibitionnamed.Theexhibition, which is being run inconjunction with Brimbank council, will be at the Hunt Club Community ArtsCentre Deer Park until March 11.Details: au/red-dust-exhibition-by-xiang-https://creativebrimbank.com.

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WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-proﬁt organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to NoahpublicationFasaplaying a piano donated to the St Albans community. (Damjan Janevsk) 293618_04

Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150 Rotary Club of Melton The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the ﬁrst and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

Brimbank Council is hosting a series of community governance training workshops plus ongoing access to a range of resources aiming to support community groups and small organisations with planning, operations, and decision-making. Attendance is free but registration is required.

■ Mary, 0408 396 691

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There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out. The next market is on Saturday, September 10. Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Oﬀ Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739 Parkinson’s support group

All women are invited to join the Women’s Support Network for free monthly meet-ups on the last Wednesday of the month. Sessions include socialising, gentle yoga and skills-sharing, English conversation and morning tea. Come along on Wednesday, August 31, 10.30-11.15am at the Sunshine Scouts Hall, 23 Nixon Street, Sunshine. ■ info@wsn.org.au

The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.

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Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/ Melton Over 50s Social Group A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.

Melton Bridge Club

U3A Melton U3A Melton oﬀers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active.

■ Marlene, 0498 329 290

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Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003 French and Italian for over 50s Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice!

■ Helen, 0409 186 576 Eynesbury Market A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.

The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817 Melton Friendship Group Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club

All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

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

Nominations for the We Are Brimbank Awards are open until Friday, September 2. The awards include six categories and will be judged by a panel of Brimbank community leaders with winners announced Friday, October 28. ■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/waba Community governance workshops

■ 0419 563 016

■ https://bit.ly/3Q8nBww Spice workshop

■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Ever wanted to learn how to make your own beautiful spice blend? Then come on down to the Braybrook Community Hub on Tuesday, September 13 at 10am. The spice blend will also be used in a lentil soup on the day for participants to enjoy. Participation is $10. ■ https://bit.ly/3Qncakw Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It meets at Deer Park Senior Citizens, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

Seniors citizens meet The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend.

Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402 Craft and conversation If you’re a passionate crafter and want some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

Melton Combined Probus Club

The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome.

The Melton Probus Club meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the ﬁrst Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

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2. Which country has won the most consecutive Davis Cup titles?

5. Before the rule change in 2001, how many points did a player have to score to win a game of table tennis?

27. Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson played a total of 134 games for which two VFL/AFL clubs?

21. Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson won how many league MVP Awards during her WNBA career with the Seattle Storm?

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Engines / transmissions Niro has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 77kW of power and 144Nm of torque. It combines with a 32kW 170Nm electric motor to produce 104 kW and 265 Nm.

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Kia Niro is packed with power

The squared off rear end makes for good interior space. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.

Driving Performance is very good with the usual instantaneous response from the accelerator that’s such a delightful part of any vehicle with electricity as part, or all, of its powertrain.

The Niro Hybrid has 425 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, or 1419 litres with the second row folded. To achieve this volume there’s a space-saver spare under the boot floor.

AT A MODELGLANCERANGE Niro S HEV: $44,380 Niro GT-Line HEV: $50,030 Niro S EV: $65,300 Niro GT-Line EV: $72,100

Interior Niro has pretty good interior space for its class and the styling is attractive with a relatively modern look.

likehaveIt’sacomparativelyheavyvehiclesoitdoesn’tahugeamountofgetupandgothatweinourvehicles.Thoseusingitinanormal manner will almost certainly find it more than adequate.Handling is good as Niro and other Kia models are specially set up to suit the needs and desires of Australian drivers. It turns in promptly and holds the road at speeds that aren’t likely to be used by drivers of family cars. There is a head-up display for the driver, but as happens all too often it doesn’t work well if you’re wearing polarising sunglasses - as I do. Some carmakers have prevented this problem by angling the display in a slightly different direction. Kia may care to try this in an update - here’s hoping. The front seats are a good size and we found them comfortable even after several long drives we did as part of our road test reviews. The squared off rear end mean that the getting in and out of the back part of the cabin is easy. Rear seat passengers also have space but if those in the front set their seats back a long way some in the back may find their legroom is tight. It makes sense to take people who are going to be sitting in these seats to come along to the showroom and try them out for size. This may mean you not buying this model and perhaps trying a larger Kia, or perhaps going to look at rival cars. There are air vents in the back of the centre console so the passengers have an even more pleasantHyundairide.says the hybrid models have combined fuel usage of 4.0L/100km for the hybrid. We used three to four litres per hundred during open road driving and five to seven litres per hundred kilometres in city and suburban running.

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Kia Niro is a small SUV that’s available in two efficient FWD electrified powertrains, the Hybrid Electric (HEV) and full Electric (EV). The previous Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) has been dropped with the latest (MY23) update which arrived here in April 2022.

Summing up Kia Niro hybrid is an exceptional vehicle in many ways, it has minimal fuel consumption if driven correctly and is still pretty economical if you push hard. It’s attractively styled and practical. Combined with that very impressive warranty it’s certainly one to be added to your list of vehicles under consideration in its class.

Safety Kia Niro has autonomous emergency braking including car, pedestrian, cyclist and intersectionLane-keepintervention.andlane-follow assist is handy for driver who aren’t paying full attention and tend to wander about from time to time. Blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert and avoidance is fitted to all models of the Niro. Our test car had safe-exit assist to prevent opening the door into an approaching car or cyclist. Reverse parking collision avoidance is handy as it can be all but impossible to see others vehicles, or people on foot when revising in tight carparks.

Niro is a fairly large vehicle for its class, indeed it’s not far short of being a medium sized model. The wheelbase is a lengthy 4.72 metres. It is 4.42 metres long, 1.83 metres wide and has a height of 1.55 metres. Kia has an impressive seven-year unlimited tohavefollowedtodistancewarrantyonallitsmodels.Itcontinuessurpriseusthatveryfewothermarqueshavethislead.Surelyitisn’tbecausetheydoubtsabouttheabilityoftheirvehicleslastsevenyearswithoutproblems?

The Niro S HEV gets the latest iteration of the Kia Tiger grille with halogen headlights and LED daytime running lights and taillights. The GT-Line variants get LED headlights. The S HEV runs on 16-inch alloy wheels, the two EV models on 17-inch and the S GT-line on 18s. The gloss-black roof rails are a nice touch and add an upmarket look to the Niro.

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The model we tested has a 10.25-inch central screen as well as a 10.25-inch instrument display. These sit in a wide panel that stretches across most of the front of the dash area. The quality is high and it’s easy to read them at a quick glance. This is an important safety feature as, despite my best intentions, I do tend to look at the centre screen to change radio stations or for other reasons.

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Impey is scoring baskets

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Impey’s sporting journey started as a five-year-old playing in the under-8 competition at Melton. He made his first representative team as a bottom age player in the under-12 team. “I played with many teams as I was growing up,” he said last week. “We followed mum’s playing career around to Keilor, Werribee and back to “RightBroadmeadows.now,Iamplaying with Ballarat in the NBL [National Basketball League] 1 [South] and the [Big V] youth league team.” Impey might be the youngest player in the team, and one of the youngest in the competition, but he doesn’t look out of place. He stands at just under 200 centimetres tall. “I hope to grow another few centimetres over the next few years to make me more versatile as a basketballer,” he said. “If I do, I can play in anyImpeyposition.”hasbeen a regular fixture in regional and Victorian representative teams, but he takes nothing for granted. He missed five months of basketball in 2018 and 2019 due to a fractured tibia. It took another six months for him to regain his full strength.COVID stopped the 2020 season and impacted 2021. When basketball fully returned, Impey had moved up to under-18s, where he impressed immediately.“Iwasselected in the Victorian Country team,” he said. “We finished the carnival in sixthImpeyplace.”has been part of Basketball Victoria’s National Pathway Program for two years until he recently graduated this year. Players selected for this program are seen as having the ability to represent Australia. However, that doesn’t come without additional commitments.

It doesn’t take much imagination to wonder why young basketballer Lucas Impey went straight to his parents when asked about his sporting heroes. His mother Jodi played more than 300 Big V games across Melbourne, while his father Christian played high school basketball in America and has coached for more than 20“Iyears.grew up on basketball courts around Victoria,” Impey said. “My earliest memories are watching mum play and dad coach. I was always destined to follow in their footsteps.”

overdueplayerswell.Torcasoimpressingeagercoachesantogethergirlswith“They[WesternUnited]startedapartnershipCalder,”Melissasaid.“ThedevelopmentarefromallovertheNPLandhavecomeinamoreprofessionalenvironment.“Yougettofeelwhatit’sliketobepartofA-Leagueclub.Wehavesomereallygoodandtheyfitusoutinuniformsaswell.”A-LeagueWomen’scoachMarkTorcasoistoseethepairreturntothetopflightafterintheNPLWVictoriaforCalder.coachesthepairatCalderUnitedas“MelandAdrianahavebeenstandoutinNPLWforsometime,andit’sreallythattheyhaveanotheropportunityat professional level,” he said. “They have both grown and developed so much and are more than ready for this chance, I’m honoured to be able to give them both that opportunity.“They’retenacious, willing to work and learn and will both be great for the group in the inaugural season.”

Tara Murray Turcinovich to step down at Braybrook Vinnie Turcinovich is standing down as Braybrook coach. (Damjan Janevski) 276075_01

Braybrook coach Vinnie Turcinovich will step down at the end of the Western Region Football League division 3 season.TheBrookers took to social media on Monday saying that Turcinovich wouldn’t coach on after this season.

Double the talent as twins join Western United It’s double trouble for Western United with twins Adriana and Melissa Taranto joining the club’s first A-League Women’s side. The 23-year-olds, who play for Calder United in the National Premier League, are the first siblings to sign for Western United. It is a return to the top flight competition for the pair, who both debuted for Melbourne Victory in 2015 as 16-year-olds while also representing Australia at youth level. “It means so much, not only individually but to sign on together is amazing,” Adriana said. “We’ve played in the same team since I can remember, so to play at the highest level in Australia – we just can’t wait.” Melissa added, “we’ve been wanting to push to get into the A-League again, so for the opportunity to join a Club like Western United who has done so much with its men’s team, and with the partner club at Calder, it’s something we’re super excited for” The pair have both been part of Western United’s development program. They told Star Weeklyearlier this year they were hoping to get another opportunity at the top level.

TuesdaytheAquaticonce“WetrainedtwiceaweekintheprogramandamonthtoMSAC[MelbourneSportsandCentre]forafulldayoftrainingwithhighperformancecoaches,”hesaid.AddthistrainingloadtoImpey’sregularandThursdaytraininginBallarat and games rostered on Fridays and Saturdays there isn’t much time left for school and social commitments.TheBrookfield resident attends the 0408Club,winnerStarClub,Strathmoresponsoredawardbasketballthehavemehimbasketball.awardAgainheLeadershipleadershipMaribyrnongSportsAcademyonascholarship.Impeyhasalreadymadeanimpactinthespace.In2020-21hewonthe“BackInMotionAward”attheacademyandin2021wonthehigh-performancecoachingaward.in2021hewonaVictorianschoolsportsforhisoutstandingachievementsinImpeysaidthelastcoupleofyearshadmaderealisehowmuchhelovesbasketball.“Itincreasedmyloveforthegameandmadeveryappreciativeoftheopportunitiesthatcomemyway,”hesaid.ImpeylastweekrepresentedVictoriainSchoolSportAustraliaunder-18nationalChampionshipsinBendigo.Impeyisthismonth’sDonDeeblesportsnominee.TheDonDeebleSportsStarAwardisbytheYarravilleClubCricketClub,CommunityBank,theDeerParkAscotValeSportsandTrophiesandtheWeeklyNewspapers.IfyouwouldliketonominateamonthlyorattendadinnerattheMedwayGolfcontact,swrsportsclub@gmail.comor556631.

The midfielders attention for now is on the end of the NPLW season and winning another title with Calder United. Having already won the Nike F.C Cup, Calder United was sitting atop of the NPLW ladder with two rounds remaining. The pair are the second and third Calder United players to join with Western United, with Alana Cerne named as the club’s first signing.

Albion has announced a new coach for next year’s Western Region Football LeagueHavingseason.finished the division 2 season, the Cats announced on social media last week that Blake Richards would coach the side next season.

Dragons to embrace surprise ﬁnals appearance

though.promotion.claimroundtheSaturdaytitle.”timewantshouldbase,”positionRaniolosaidtheywantedtoconsolidatetheiratthatlevel.“Wewanttocontinuetogrowthejuniorhesaid.“WehavenewfacilitiesthatbecompletedinOctoberorNovember.“We’vegotareallygoodjuniorbaseandwetomakeitstronger.Maybeintwoyearswe’llhaveagoodtiltatthestateleague3TheStrikersweresettofinishtheirseasononagainstGisborne,afterdeadline.CarolineSpringsGeorgeCrossalsosealedstateleague1north-westtitlewithoneremaining.TheGeorgiesbeatBrimbankStallions,3-0tothechampionship,havingalreadysealedSydenhamPark’spromotionhopesareover

“Upon his return to the club at the age of 21 he continued as an Albion player for another decade, which included a premiership in 2020 “A year off in retirement, Blake moved across to Caroline Springs where he played and coached for six years throughout that time coached the Caroline Springs reserves 2018 grand final and 2019 semi final.

Westside Strikers overcame some early nerves last Saturday to secure the FV state league 4 west title and promotion. A win against Bell Park was all the Strikers needed to seal top spot with one round remaining.Withsomuch on the line, the Strikers took a while to get going, but settled once they found the back of the net. The Strikers would then take control and run away with a 5-0 win. Strikers president Sam Raniolo said this one was pretty special.

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For Richards, it’s a return to the club where he started his football career. Richards played more than 300 games for the “Blakeclub.was a junior player at Albion Football Club from the age of six to 16 when he moved to Sunshine FC due to Albion not having an under-16s side,” the social media post said.

“Blake brings a wealth of experience and knowledge back to Albion and is looking forward to getting stuck into pre-season.”KayneTaylor and Matty Davis have been named assistant coaches. Taylor has coaching experience at Caroline Springs, the Western Jets and interleague, while Davis played about 380 games for Albion and captained the club between 2012 and 2014.

Richards replaces James Doherty who was first appointed to the role in 2020 after the side went winless in 2019.The Cats returned to the winners list in 2021 after more than 1000 days without a win. This year they won six wins and were in the finals mix until late in the Dohertypiece.saidon the Facebook post, that he wished all the best to Richards and the club into the future. The division 2 finals series got under way at the weekend, after deadline. Point Cook Centrals was to play Parkside for a spot in the grand final, while North Footscray was to play Wyndhmvale in a knock out semi final.

Blyth said they had no expectations on the side this week against Braybrook. He said they would use it as another chance to get out there and play football. “We have no expectations at all,” he said. “Whatever happens we are happy. As a team and a footy club to have made it so far to play finals is a massive bonus for us. “The experience for the young kids to have another week of footy is awesome. We’ll take every week as it comes.” The Dragons were set to play Tarneit on Saturday in the final round, which was after deadline.Speaking before the match, Blyth said the match was an opportunity that didn’t come around too often, with nothing on the line. “We’re going to play finals,” he said. “We will look to use every moment and try to get the guys to work on things to take into next week.

Promotion for Strikers

“It’s about not worrying about what you can’t control. We want to try and bring the momentum and try to settle the side.” Blyth said it would be wait and see on a few key injury concerns for the first week of finals. He said it had been extremely difficult figuring out their best side this year with injuries, COVID and work accidents. “I’ll never use injuries as an excuse as it looks down on other players. We take every week as it comes and try and deliver.” In the other division 3 match on Saturday, the Suns were to host Braybrook, which was after deadline. Tara Murray Robert Greto celebrates a goal earlier this season. (Joe Mastroianni) 291977_02 the

“I said to the guys last night, I was president at Brimbank Stallions for three premierships and now this is number two at Westside. “This one is the most rewarding. We’re a young club that is eight years old. We’ve only had a senior side for five years and the last two seasons have been wiped out. “We have worked so hard the last few years, we can now relax next week.” Raniolo said it was good to know that they had their fate in their own hands and be able to secure the title with one round remaining. He said the pressure was clear heading into the match though. “They were nervous,” he said. “Even when the game started they were nervous. Once we scored the first goal they relaxed and could not wait for the 90 minutes to be over. “Bell Park fought early, but once we got the second goal it was over and we started celebrating.”Raniolosaid state league 4 was the hardest division to get out of, with only one guaranteed team going up each year. In past years there has been a play off for second spot to try and earn promotion, but not this“Stateyear.league 4 is the hardest to get out of and the last two years and not playing with COVID has made it harder,” he said. “After the last two years we’ve all stuck together. It had to be this year, with a couple of players“Theyretiring.had stuck around to win the championship and move into state league 3. At one point we were seven points behind Keilor [Wolves] and we didn’t get down and we reeled themNowin.”after their second promotion in three completed seasons, the Strikers will be in state league 3 north-west next season.

Tara Murray Richards back in Cats’ fold

Westside Strikers celebrate winning

title. (Supplied: Dianne Theuma)

Sunshine Heights is aiming to embrace the moment in a surprise finals appearance in the Western Region Football League division 3. Finals wasn’t on the cards at the start of the season for the Dragons, as a number of departures left them scrambling for players. But the side was able to come together under new coach Colby Blyth and secure fourth spot, heading into the final round, which was after deadline.Blythsaid it was pretty exciting for the club to make “Fromfinals.where we come from at the start of the year, it’s really exciting for the guys and they are going to enjoy it,” he said. “This season was more about emphasising the standards to get to a good spot for the future. It’s a really good accomplishment by everyone.“We’re confident where they are with the new standards and that we have taken a couple of steps “There’sforward.stillroom for improvement for next year as we further evolve and more guys get a better understanding going into next year.”

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Bryce Whelan was outstanding on Sunday. (Joe Mastroianni). 279826_07

with another goal. They moved a number of players around in the last quarter, as cramping and the heavy ground took its toll.

Surgeon also made sure every player got time on the ground and got to enjoy the moment.“Wehad to keep changing some things around as Aberfeldie were tagging some of our players and it was about trying to bring them into the game,” she said. “It’s also developing players. While it’s a grand final, we’re still looking to the future and 2023 and trying to get them experience through the midfield. “Steph [Aleksovski] in the midfield pretty much played the whole game having never played midfield before.

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Surgeon said it’s pretty special for the club and making sure they leave a mark in female football.“It’sbeen around for the last few years and it’s been a focus,” he said. “It’s kind of like Geelong and we keep trying to get better. “Every year we build on different things. We started at the bottom and kept adding building blocks to be so competitive every season.”

“We knew they were going to be looking for Caruso and Liv [Manfre] and everyone like that she’s just a competitor.”

The legacy of Keilor’s women’s program continues to grow, with the club claiming the Essendon District Football League premier divisionHavingpremiership.eitherwon a premiership or been in a grand final every year since forming a women’s side, the Blues were keen to add to that on Saturday against Aberfeldie. They would control the grand final throughout, coming away with a 5.4 (34)-0.2 (2) win and secure back-to-back premierships. Blues coach Brooke Surgeon said the group was keen to go out there and play a good game of werelettingandofscoringeasyingoodattacks,wasMeggsypowerhouse.“Theywinnerplan.drama.controlthemWestmeadowstheopportunity.”wantedbesthangingandagainstcameforLastfootball.yeartheywereawardedthepremiershipbeingontopoftheladderwhentheseasontoanearlyendduetoCOVID-19.“ItwasreallygoodtohaveagoodhitoutAberfeldie,”shesaid.“Theybroughtittousandthegirlsdugdeepcameawaywiththewin.“Thegirlsjustwantednoquestionmarksovertheirheadsthattheyweretheteam.“Theyreallywantedtoearnitandwetoearnitasaclub.ItwasafantasticAfteraweekwhichresultedinbothpreliminaryfinalists,OakParkanddisqualified,SurgeonsaidforitwasaboutfocusingonwhattheycouldandnotworryingabouttheoutsideShesaidtheywantedtosticktotheirgameTheydidexactlythatandlookedthethroughoutmuchofthematch.“Wehadoureyesontheprize,”shesaid.werephenomenaltodayandanabsolute“LaurenCarusodroveherlegsalldayand[MeganNeill]wentupforwardandsuchaballmagnet.“Weweresoluckytohavethemoutthere.”TheBluesbacklinesetupmuchoftheBlueswithAbershavingonlyacoupleofshotsongoalforthematch.Surgeonsaidtheyhadreallyworkedonthatthebackpartoftheseason.“Itwasdefinitelywasahugefocusforus,nomarks,noeasypossessions,”shesaid.“Wespentalotoftimeimprovingourthroughouttheseason,thelastcoupleweekswasreallyfocusingonourdefencelockingdowntheiropponentsandnotthemgetanyeasyposition.”Leadingby18pointsathalftimetheBluesabletocontinuetosteadytheship

Devils gear up for double grand ﬁnal challenge

The Devils are looking to win their first senior grand final since 2001. With all but one player available for selection, there’s plenty of depth heading into the grand final. Guicas said they needed to just stick to what they’ve done all year and resulted them finished with the minor premiership; “We’ll look to enjoy the grand final and the lead up,” he said. “We’ll train Tuesday, Thursday, Tuesday and Thursday. We’ll try and keep the week as normal as possible.” Oak Park will play Coburg Districts in the preliminary final after the Lions beat Burnside Heights, 12.11 (83)-10.8 (68) in the other semi final.

Sabine Navarro, who was awarded the best-on-ground medal, got a goal in the dying seconds to cap off the win. Surgeon said Navarro was playing in her last game, having decided to retire. The premiership in the Blues’ third women’s premiership.

The incredible turnaround of Keilor Park has continued with the club winning through to two Essendon District Football League grand finals.After not fielding a side in 2018 the Devils’ seniors and reserves sides will be at Windy Hill on the final day of the year in division 2.

Oaklidafterwardsthecredithappen,”peoplewin.andDevilscoachPaulGuicaswasaveryrelievedhappymanafterthe12.10(82)-8.8(56)“Alotofhardworkhasbeendonebygoodaroundthefootyclubtomakethishesaid.“Theythreweverythingatustotheiraswewereabletogetovertheline.InroomsoldKPpeoplewereintheroomsandcrying.“Itwasgreattoseeandwe’lltrytokeepaonit.”TheDevilshadtotoitthehardwayagainstParkintheirseniorsemifinalonSunday,

Sabine Navarro was named best on ground. (Jamie Morey Photography) Lauren Caruso had a day out in the grand ﬁnal. (Jamie Morey Photography)

Keilor impresses for second ﬂag

Skipper Daylan Kempster continued his good form and did a lot of the hard work. Guicas was full of praise for his backline.

The Kangaroos made the most of the breeze in the first quarter to open up a three goal lead at quarter time. The Devils slowly made inroads in the second quarter with the margin back to six points. The Devils were able to shut the Kangaroos down in the third quarter.

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“We changed a few things at half time and that worked in our favour,” Guicas said. “We stopped them in the third quarter. It was stoppage after stoppage and we worked hard. We were a goal down at three quarter time.“We know we can run out games and we were still running on the ground at the end. We kicked the first goal of that last quarter and it went from there.” The Devils kicked the only five goals of the last quarter to run away with the results. Damien Cavka kicked four goals for the Devils after a slow start.

“Our backline has been great this year,” he said.“We got Bryce Whelan from East Sunbury and he has been outstanding. Vincent Schiavello is another. “We have a potent forward line, but our backline has done a lot of the work for us.”

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