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Cheers to a top design A Derrimut brewery’s graphic talents were recognised recently when the can it designed for its spicy and sour craft beer was awarded the best in Australia. Cavalier Brewery took out the Orora Golden Can Trophy, beating a field of 152 Australian craft breweries at this year’s GABS Can Design Awards. Can designer and Cavalier Brewery co-owner Jason Burton said the can’s vibrant design of a traditional Mexican sugar skull was taken from the event it represented, the Dia de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead celebration, in Mexico. “The festival, it’s a celebration of life and death,” he said. “It’s bright and colourful as much as it is about celebrating the day.” Mr Burton said he worked with an American illustrator to create the skull image painted in vibrant brown, red, orange and yellow colours and adorned with flowers and a headband. He said the design, that merged Mexican and Australian cultures, had to be eye-catching in order to stand out among ”a sea” of other beers on the market. Cavalier Brewery’s Jason Burton is excited his beer can design was awarded the best in Australia.

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House prices start to fall House prices in Brimbank are beginning to fall, albeit at a slower rate than the metropolitan Melbourne average. Latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data reveals the median house price in Melbourne fell by -7.4 per cent to $993,000 in the three months to the end of September. Across Brimbank median house prices fell by between -1.2 and -7.8 per cent between July 1 and September 30. Deer Park recorded the largest decline in house prices, with the median price dropping

-7.8 per cent from $713,000 at the end of June to $657,000 at the end of September. The median price in Sunshine North fell -7.2 per cent to $770,000, while Delahey’s median house price was $595,000 (-5.6 per cent). Median prices also fell in Taylors Lakes (-4.7 per cent to $930,000), Sunshine (-4.6 per cent to $830,000), Sunshine West (-2.9 per cent to $745,000) and St Albans (-1.2 per cent to $675,000). Sydenham was one of the only Brimbank suburbs to record a price rise during the three months, with the median price reaching $725,000, an increase of 1.6 per cent from

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Benefits to flow from new roads By Liam McNally More than $1.6 billion in benefits over 30 years would come from upgrading the Melton and Western Highways, according to an economic analysis received by Melton council. The independent economic analysis by Clarity Consult said the upgrades would also save 410,000 hours of travel time for commuters, 40,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases and prevent 300 serious crashes. Upgrading the Western Highway from a rural standard with unsealed shoulders, open drains and non-existent pedestrian and cycling facilities to an urban standard, with additional lanes from Melton to Deer Park and constructing new interchanges would deliver a

cost benefit ratio of 1.06, delivering $1.4 billion in benefits to the community over 30 years for an estimated project cost of $1.3 billion. Duplicating the Melton Highway from Hillside to Melton and a signalised intersection at Plumpton Road would have an even greater benefit, delivering a cost benefit ratio of 1.5 and $166 million in economic benefits over 30 years for a $112 million project cost.

Clarity Consult’s analysis is based on the Melton Integrated Transport Model, a new transport model developed in-house by Melton council. Council has been calling on all major parties to commit to a roads package and invest in six arterial roads through its Fix Our Roads campaign: Western Highway, Melton Highway, Christies Road, Hopkins Road, Calder Park interchange and the Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive and Calder Park Drive Corridor. The Victorian government has already committed $10 million for a business case on upgrading the Western Highway and $14.9 million on Melton Highway upgrades to a small section between The Regency and Crown

Drive in Hillside but has not yet committed any further investment. The Liberal and National parties have pledged $700 million to upgrade the Western Highway between the Western Ring Road and Melton and $117 million to duplicate the Melton Highway between Melton and Hillside. Mayor Goran Kesic said that almost $5 billion has been invested in major roads in other growing suburbs in recent years, but the Melton municipality keeps missing out on what we need to keep our people moving. “The numbers stack up. Delivering these overdue upgrades to our major roads will deliver massive economic benefits to the City of Melton and Victoria over the next 30 years while creating hundreds of jobs,” he said.

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On the trail of a recycled bargain Brimbank residents will have the opportunity to buy a bargain and practice recycling while meeting other locals at a garage sale market to be held at CommUnity Plus in Deer Park later this month. CommUnity Plus manager Emma Price said her community-based organisation was running the Garage Sale Trail market for the first time and hoped it would help with cost of living pressures as well as encourage recycling.

“This is a good way to snag a good bargain,” she said. “We want to give people the opportunity to meet their neighbours and participate in the circular economy.” The event will have 28 stalls selling pre-loved goods, handmade items, plants and seedlings. Also on offer is a Lion’s Club sausage sizzle, a coffee van, ice-cream and free childrens’s activities.

The Garage Sale Trail market will be held at CommUnity Plus, at 822-824 Ballarat Road, Deer Park, on Saturday, November 19. The Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s biggest annual event for lovers of pre-loved buying and selling. Details: www.garagesaletrail.com.au/ brimbank.

More than one week after the Liberal and National parties pledged $900 million to fix three Melton roads, the Labor Party has yet to match the commitment. On Saturday, October 29, Liberal leader Matt Guy pledged $700 million to upgrade the Western Highway between the Western Ring Road and Melton, $117 million to duplicate the Melton Highway between Melton and Hillside, and $91 million to duplicate Taylors Road between Kings and Gourlay roads, if it is successful at November 26 state election. The funding is part of a $1.5 billion west roads package Melton council has been campaigning for upgrades to the Western and Melton highways as part of its ‘Fix Our Roads’ campaign. It also wants upgrades to Christies Road, Hopkins Road and the Robinsons Road, Westwood Drive, Calder Park Drive corridor. In response to questions from Star Weekly about whether Labor would match the commitment, Melton MP Steve McGhie, Sydenham MP Natalia Hutchins and Kororoit candidate Luba Grigorovitch took the opportunity to slam the Liberals. “People in the western suburbs know you can’t trust Matthew Guy’s Liberals on infrastructure – the Liberals cut $40m from roads in Melbourne’s north-west, slashing funding to key growth areas like Melton by nearly 30 per cent. Mr McGhie, Ms Hutchins and Ms Grigorovitch also pointed to Labor’s upgrades to Wyndham roads and the West Gate Tunnel project.

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Tailored mental health support available Brimbank community members can now access a new mental health service via cohealth. Delivered in partnership with Clarity Health Care and the University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry, jointly funded by the state and federal governments and stemming from the reforms recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, the Brimbank hub is helping people in Brimbank access immediate and free mental health and wellbeing support locally. No Medicare card or referral is required to access the services and no one will be turned away. cohealth acting chief executive Christopher

Turner said the service aims to assist those who need more support than their GP can provide but do not require hospital care. “Through this service, people in Brimbank will be able to access mental health treatment and support close to home, their jobs and their families so that they get the care they need before their problems get worse,” he said. “The service aims to reach the ‘missing middle’.” Client calls will first be answered by a lived experience worker or someone who has experienced mental ill-health themselves, who will start the conversation before providing information, advice and referrals tailored to the individual’s situation.

cohealth peer excellence coach David Pedlar said the service facilitates client choice and control by tailoring supports to the individual “Having a peer worker was the most significant factor in my own recovery because I felt there was someone walking alongside me who was empathic, understanding and genuinely interested in my wellbeing,” he said. “I want people to know there is hope. “With the right clinical, community and peer supports, you can achieve a full and complete recovery.” Details: 9448 5522 from 8am to 6pm. Matthew Sims

cohealth peer excellence coach David Pedlar and mental health transformations director Suzanne Dick celebrated the launch of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Local mental health support service in Brimbank. (Joe Mastroianni) 301523_04

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Honouring our local heroes The winners of the 2022 Celebrate Brimbank: We Are Brimbank Awards were honoured at a special ceremony at the Luxor in Sydenham on Friday 28 October. Brimbank Council paid tribute to the exceptional contributions, hard work and determination of organisations and community groups making a positive difference.

Congratulations to our winners: Culture, Arts and Tourism Award - Utsav Melbourne Association Employment and Enterprise Award - Brotherhood of St Laurence Jobs Victoria Program Sunshine Office and VET Resources Environment and Sustainability Award - St Albans Saints Soccer Club and Cynthia Frain Horseshoe Bend Community Group Inclusive Brimbank Award - IPC Health Learning Excellence Award - Hester Hornbrook Academy There was also a Youth Impact Award chosen by Brimbank Mayor Jasmine Nguyen and awarded to Africa Day Australia Inc.

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Mural honours brave service Western suburbs veteran Allan Godfrey features on an Aintree mural created to reflect the spirit and dedication of those who served Australia. Melbourne-based street artist Amanda Newman was commissioned by developer Woodlea to bring the Caroline Springs and Melton RSLs’ voices to life via the mural. The mural is between the Aintree Walk of Honour and the Remembrance Pond which collectively provides a place for learning, remembering, reflection and paying respects. Newman said diversity and the inclusion of these perspectives were important factors throughout the design. “My job was to bring the RSLs’ voices to life through my unique creative lens. After meeting with the RSLs and doing my own research, it was clear that the mural should represent all people affected by war – not just specific RSL members. Diversity and the inclusion of a female perspective were important factors in the design that the RSL members were very vocal about,” she said.

A nod to those who have served their country, the 80-metre-long mural includes significant individuals who were involved in the Australian defence forces’ history, with the central figure a prominent RSL member and World War II veteran, Allan Godfrey. It also features World War I serviceman Private Miller Mack and WWII service woman Vivian Bullwinkel Melton RSL president Stephen Cook said the mural had made an impact in Aintree. “We’re absolutely delighted with how beautiful it is. As an Aintree resident, it is just amazing to admire this each day as I drive past. It was a pleasure to be able to work with Amanda to bring this to life and recognise those who have served,” he said. Woodlea acting project director Charbel Youssef said it is important that present and future generations recognise and honour service personnel with a local connection, and the mural was commissioned to symbolise and amplify the community’s awareness, connection and experiences with Australian war history.

New youth space Come along to the opening of a new youth space at Errington Reserve.

Reusable Goods Drop-off Day Declutter your home, help someone in need and support a more sustainable future by being part of Brimbank’s Reusable Goods Drop-off Day. Come along on 3 December, 9am-2pm at Stadium Drive Keilor Park and drop off your unwanted household items for reuse. Items in good condition will be donated to local charity, West Welcome Wagon which supports refugees and asylum seekers. Booking is required for the COVID-safe event. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ events to learn more about acceptable items and how to register.

The opening of this skate and performance space for young people includes a skate workshop, skate jam and a BBQ. It starts at 10.30am, Saturday 19 November at Errington Reserve, corner of Main Road East and Percy Street, St Albans. Visit brimbank. vic.gov.au/events to learn more.

Volunteer to mentor learner drivers Want to help a young person facing disadvantage with their driving practice? Then why not become a volunteer mentor with our L2P program! Brimbank Council provides the car for your practice sessions and matches you with a young person aged 16 to 23 who can benefit from your driving experience. Go to brimbank.vic.gov.au to find out more.

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Learn, play and meet Brimbank residents will be able to study, play and meet in parkland after Keilor library’s new outdoor learning lounge was officially opened last week. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the new $300,000 outdoor facility would benefit the community. “We are thrilled to have such an excellent multi-purpose outdoor space in a beautiful parkland setting that will support a range of learning and recreational activities at Keilor Library,” she said. “Investment in flexible and accessible infrastructure is a priority to support people as they read, study, learn and meet together in our vibrant community.” Keilor Library’s outdoor lounge, which

has a shaded deck and is accessed through the library, is in the parkland adjacent to the library at 704b Old Calder Highway, and open Monday to Saturday. The lounge’s creation means the library’s space has increased by one-third. Brimbank community wellbeing director Lynley Dumble said the lounge had multiple uses. “This is an inviting area which features recreational seating, study, creative play, recreation and reading areas as well as sensory planting,” she said. “The sensory garden includes plants, stone and wood features with the existing mature trees as the focal point.” Dora Houpis

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Concerns over station overhaul The Sunshine Precinct Masterplan has been welcomed by locals, but many have raised concerns about the project. The state government released the plan which includes a new bus interchange as well as new station plaza and entrance, shared user paths and open space, pick up and drop off areas and intersection upgrades around the bus interchange. The government will spend $143 million on the first stage of the masterplan as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail project. Former Brimbank councillor and member of the Greater Sunshine Alliance John Hedditch

said a lot of good work had gone into the plan and it picked up on a lot of what the community had been hoping for, but there were still issues he and other community members would like to see be addressed. The first major issue according to Mr Hedditch is the ‘Sunshine Spurline’ project which repurposes the northern traffic lane of Hampshire Road bridge and transforms this into a pedestrian and cycle connection. “It’s inappropriate in many ways in my view and that of others,” he said. “It causes traffic flow issues and will cause a bottleneck at Withers Street. The council has

spent 20 years trying to get traffic out of the CBD and this has the potential to create a gridlock.” Mr Hedditch said the decision to relocate the bus interchange was also a poor one. He said the current location next to the CBD was a better spot. “It’s good that it’s near the station, but moving it away from the CBD and traders means people now have to cross the road to get to the bus station. Mr Hedditch said the community was calling on the project to be reviewed and more feedback from residents local business sector to be taken on board.

Albion and Ardeer Community Club president Neil Head is part of the Department of Transport community reference group for the masterplan. He too said the community was happy with the commitment of the initial stage of funding for the redevelopment, but had concerns and called for an independent expert panel review of the DoT planning for the Albion-Sunshine rail corridor. “We wonder if the future potential to build over the railway line, and thereby re-connect the two sides of Sunshine city centre is being lost or diminished.”

100 candles for Sylvia Long-time Keilor resident Sylvia De Campo believes a mix of luck and good genes has helped her celebrate her 100th birthday on Monday, October 31. Ms De Campo, who moved into neighbouring Embracia aged care facility, in North Road, in Avondale Heights, three years ago, said “a bit of luck” was one of the secrets to her long life. “I have had a lot of operations, but I’ve survived,” she said. Ms De Campo, who is a twin, said her family’s good genes also played a part. “My father lived to 94 years old and my eldest brother to 98 years old,” she said. Her twin sister lived to 88 years old. Ms De Campo was married to her husband William for 30 years, but was widowed young when he died at the age of 51. “But you have to go on,” she said. Ms De Campo said she didn’t work outside

the home after having her first child and a highlight of her life was having a family. She has two children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way. Ms De Campo celebrated her milestone birthday with many things local including a party at the Keilor Sports Club atthe weekend and a cake with her picture on top created by her favourite cafe, the Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse, in Keilor Village. Dora Houpis

Centenarian Sylvia De Campo celebrated her milestone birthday last week with a special cake from Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse in Keilor. (Supplied)

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Mayor’s message Cr Lara Carli I’m honoured and privileged to have been elected as Mayor of our vibrant and diverse City for the next 12 months and thank my fellow Councillors for placing their trust in me once again. I would also like to congratulate Cr Julie Shannon for being elected Deputy Mayor, and thank outgoing Mayor, Cr Goran Kesic, for his dedicated service over the past year. I look forward to serving my mayoral term with integrity, transparency, and accountability; and will ensure that Council continues to act responsibly in meeting the needs of our community. These are exciting times for everyone in the City of Melton, and I am grateful to have the privilege of leading this strong and committed team with clear direction and vision. Our community faces many challenges, and as Mayor, I am committed to advocating for the timely delivery of health and education services, and transport and roads infrastructure, that will meet the needs of our residents now, and well into the future. In my eyes, the community always comes first, and I will do my utmost to ensure their needs are met, so we can all lead healthy, happy, active lives. In short, I look forward to the year ahead and getting on with the job, and solidifying our City’s position as the best place to live, work, build a home and raise a family. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli

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Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected Introducing your new Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Councillor Lara Carli has been elected the City of Melton Mayor for 2021/22 and Cr Julie Shannon elected Deputy Mayor at a council meeting last week. Mayor Cr Carli is serving her third term on

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Cambridge Ward with Cr Goran Kesic I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported me over the past 12 months, throughout my time as Mayor of our wonderful City. Serving our community was a great privilege, and I look forward to continuing to represent residents and advocate for your needs as one of your Cambridge Ward Councillors going forward. It’s also with great pleasure that I congratulate Cr Lara Carli, who was elected as Mayor for the next year, and to Cr Julie Shannon for being elected Deputy Mayor. I have no doubt our City is in safe hands and am excited to see what the future brings with these two outstanding Councillors at the helm. It was exciting to be on Virginia Trioli’s morning radio show last week

when ABC Melbourne broadcast live from the Melton Library and Learning Hub, when participants had the opportunity to talk about the key issues affecting our community in the lead up to the State election. So many issues were covered, from major road upgrades for Western and Melton Highways, electrification of the Melton rail line and better bus connectivity, to the Melton Hospital, TAFE and University, and local jobs creation. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation on air and to those who supported Council by tuning in. I am confident there are many great things to come for our City. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@ melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

We’re planning some upgrade works for three parks early next year and we want to know what’s important to you to help direct how we prioritise works. The parks are Splendour Circuit Reserve in Diggers Rest, Lancefield Circuit Reserve in Eynesbury and Childs Street West Reserve in Melton South.

Have Your Say What is the most important to you in this reserve? Is it traditional play equipment, nature play equipment, picnic facilities, or trees and garden beds? Share your thoughts with us by 5pm this Friday 11 November at conversations.melton.vic.gov.au

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A painting encouraging viewers to reflect on and seek support for their own mental health concerns has taken pride of place at an Albion cafe. Melbourne visual artist Güler Altunbas created the artwork, which is on display at Perth Avenue’s Sadie Black Cafe, as part of North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network’s (NWMPHN) suicide prevention program. As part of the program, which is known as Art Bomb, NWMPHN commissions artists with lived experience of suicide-related

mental health issues to produce new works that encourage viewers to reflect, and seek support, for their own mental health concerns. Cafe owner Meaghan Blackwell took delivery of the painting last week. As part of the project, filmmaker Danielle Karalus joined Güler, Meaghan and a support crew to record a short film about the artists. It will be ready later this month. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au

A Braybrook man and a Caroline Springs man have been charged after four teenagers fell from the roof of a moving car in Altona. The incident happened at 11.30pm on Monday, October 31, in the vicinity of The Esplanade and Davies Street. A 17-year-old Melton South girl was taken to hospital with critical injuries. A 17-year-old girl from Wyndham Vale later presented to hospital with injuries. Two other young women were not injured and have spoken to police. Police arrested a 21-year-old Braybrook man on Tuesday, November 1 and charged him dangerous driving causing serious injury. Police also charged a 21-year-old Caroline Springs man with reckless conduct endangering serious injury and driving in a dangerous manner after he presented himself to a police station.

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Special rate plan for Sunshine Brimbank council plans to declare a special marketing and business development rate for the Sunshine Town Centre at its February 2023 council meeting. Council said all property owners and business occupiers will receive information about the special rate over the coming months. First introduced in 2013, the special rate supports a program of business-led activities and initiatives promoting Sunshine Town Centre’s retail, restaurant and business services, which the Sunshine Business Association (SBA) manages. The current special rate is due for renewal in June 2023.

The SBA has requested that the special rate be renewed, so that its program can continue to support Sunshine’s businesses, encourage commerce and deliver events and activities in the Sunshine Town Centre. The request to renew the Sunshine Special Rate Scheme was made after engaging with owners and occupiers of the properties that will be liable to pay the special rate, if declared in February 2023. This engagement found that more than 150 businesses have general support for the SBA’s program and continuation of the special rate. Since 2013 the SBA has worked hard to deliver a program of events and marketing campaigns within the Sunshine Town

Centre, funded by the Sunshine Marketing and Development Special Rate Scheme. With these funds, the SBA has made the streets of Sunshine come alive with Shop Local campaigns, banner programs, Christmas activities and events, such as the Sunshine Lantern Festival, the Lunar New Year Festival, Halloween Street Party and Sunshine Food Fever. As a result thousands of visitors have joined the local community to celebrate and experience music, food and culture in Sunshine. More recently, the SBA delivered the Sunshine Business Awards which received 20,000 votes from local customers and awarded more than $42,000 in cash and

prizes to the winning businesses. Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the special rate is an important way to facilitate the economic development of the Sunshine Town Centre. “The special rate makes possible an ongoing program of marketing, promotions and business development initiatives that help improve the commercial viability and visibility of this investment and development destination,” she said. “Many popular events and activities funded by the Special Rate scheme have helped put Sunshine on the map already, and this momentum must continue, along with the other activities council supports and delivers in the centre.”

New campus on show The contemporary learning spaces created for Overnewton Anglican Community College’s year 5 to 8 students was on show last week as the school hosted the official opening of its new middle school in Keilor. Deputy principal and head of the new campus, Rob Huntington, said the school was proud to be able to offer Overnewton students contemporary learning spaces that had been purposefully designed to support the philosophy of middle years schooling. “One of the college’s important educational goals for middle years learners is connection with the environment and this is strongly supported by functional outdoor spaces that provide students with unique learning experiences,” he said. The campus includes the year 6 and 7 learning centre which won the 2022 Learning

Environments Australasia Awards’ Excellence in Educational Facility Design award, in June. Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins , Niddrie MP Ben Carroll, and Brimbank councillors Jae Papalia and Virginia Tachos were among the guests at the official opening of Overnewton’s middle school or Yirramboi Campus. Dora Houpis

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Above: A drone shot of the art show. Right: Pupils’ artwork was displayed throughout the school. Below right: The art show was staged as an interactive walk-through exhibition.

Pupils explore the magic of art Pupils at Kings Park’s Resurrection Catholic Primary School showcased their creative talents during an art show late last month. ‘The Magic of Art’ show on Wednesday, October 26 featured an interactive walk-through exhibition which began in the junior school building and finished in the hall, where attendees could place a bid in a silent auction of collaborative class artwork from every class in the school. The pupils’ artworks were organised into genres such as paintings, installations, sculptures and textiles. The exhibition also featured a cultural fashion show, with 17 nationalities represented by more than 200 pupils who paraded in their cultural clothing.

Pupils dressed in their cultural clothes for the exhibition. The cultural fashion parade was a highlight. (Pictures: Supplied)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cairnlea walking group The Cairnlea Community Hub Walkers meet at the centre, 59 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea, Monday to Wednesday, at 9.30am. This event is pram and dog friendly. ■ Antoinette, 0408 395 950

Macedonian seniors club The Macedonian Senior Citizens Group Markovi Kuli meet at the Deer Park Hall, 50 Station Road, Deer Park, every Tuesday. Activities include lunches, cards, chess, knitting and Macedonian dancing. ■ Stevam Aceski, 0405 269 201

Practise English St Albans Library’s next weekly session for adults who want to practise their English speaking and listening skills in a relaxed environment will be held at the library, 71a Alfrieda Street, St Albans, on Wednesday, November 9, from 6.30-7.30pm. ■ www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au

Historical society jubilee The Sunshine and District Historical Society is holding its annual Pioneers lunch and the society’s 50th anniversary golden jubilee at the Sunshine RSL, 99 Dickson Street, Sunshine, on Sunday, November 20 ,at 12.30pm. Cost: $25 per person for a two-course meal. ■ Kerry Hewson, 0467 680 780, or hewsonkerry@gmail.com

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Social media courses Facilitator Jess Grant will hold free online and in-person sessions on Social media for beginners, on Thursday, November 24. The in-person course will be held at the St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans, from 10am to 1pm. The online session will be conducted via Zoom, later that day, from 7 to 9pm. Refreshments provided for the in-person session. ■ DawnH@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club that helps the local community, raises funds and holds fun activities meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at the club rooms, near the tennis courts at Sassella Park, in Station Road, Deer Park, at 7pm. The first meeting is generally over dinner. ■ deerpark.lions@gmail.com

Multicultural seniors The Multicultural St Albans Senior Citizens Club meet at the St Albans Senior Citizens Club, corner William and Alfrieda streets, St Albans, Monday to Friday. Activities include bingo, billiards, snooker, cards, chess, day excursions, trips and light exercises. ■ Jack, 0393667981 or 0423 732 740

Breakfast volunteers Brimbank needs volunteers to supervise and help at their Breakfast Clubs which deliver healthy breakfast foods to Victoria’s most disadvantaged primary schools. ■ 9362 8300, or www.schoolbreakfastclubs.org.au

Movember SpeakEasy Facilitated by The Man Cave, learn how to build the skills to reach out to men and support them to take action when times are tough. Wednesday, November 9, 6pm to 8pm. Hume Global Learning Centre, 44 Macedon Street Sunbury. Register below. ■ www.surveymonkey.com/r/ speakeasysunbury

Gambling talk ReSPIN: Let’s Talk About Gambling is a workshop for those who care about someone who has an issue with gambling. Head along to the Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury on November 17, 7pm to 8.30pm for the free program. Register below. ■ https://bit.ly/3DAVeD3

Hume Seed Library talks Hume Seed Library is partnering with Hume libraries and inviting you to learn all about why seed sovereignty matters, and learn some simple methods to save your seeds for future seasons. A talk will take place at Sunbury Library on November 26, 1.30-2.30pm.

Learn the best ways to control rabbits on your property at this free workshop on Sunday, November 13, 10am to noon at

Craft and conversation

Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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

Village connect A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm, or 5422 0262

Breast cancer support group On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

The Phoenix exhibition The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat with the artists. ■ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmrac/

Carer connect chat Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at noon on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. ■ 9744 9267, or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au

Rotary club Pest rabbit control workshop

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The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

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HarmoniX Vocal Company Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 79.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday. 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com

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

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 Stadium, 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

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. ■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

Ladies probus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

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The Melton City Council has prepared Amendment C231 to the Melton Planning Scheme. The land affected by the amendment is: • 1809-1859 Gisborne -Melton Road, Kurunjang • Unit 1-6, Unit 8-18, 117 Diggers Rest-Coimadai Road, Diggers Rest • Minns Road Bridge over Toolern Creek, Kurunjang • 115-131 Napier Street, 480-580, 726-738, 740-794 & 796-830 Mt Aitken Road, Diggers Rest • 332 Benson Road, Toolern Vale The amendment proposes to implement the findings of the City of Melton Heritage Assessment Project 2020/21 by adding five places to the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay and the associated Heritage Overlay mapping; and delete a portion of the existing HO60 to allow for the House at 740-794 Mt Aitken Road, Diggers Rest to be included in the new HO141. You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations: • during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Melton City Council Civic Centre 232 High Street, Melton 3337 or Caroline Springs Civic Centre/ Library, 193-201 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs 3023. • At Melton City Council’s website www.melton.vic.gov. au/planningschemeamendments. • at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/publicinspection. Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is Monday 12 December 2022. A submission must be sent to the Manager City Design and Strategy, Melton City Council, PO Box 21, Melton 3337 or via email to citysupport@melton.vic.gov.au. The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office for any person to inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses. Roslyn Wai CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Toyota C-HR GR is a head turner By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Toyota C-HR is a compact SUV that arrived here in 2016 when it filled the gap left by the RAV4 as that long-serving and popular model steadily grew in size into the mid-size vehicle that it is now. Our test car was the top-spec C-HR GR Sport. The GR stands for Gazoo Racing, Toyota’s global motorsport division, but if you’re looking for a hot-hatch type SUV then you’re going to be disappointed. Apart from some suspension tweaks and 19-inch alloy wheels the enhancements are largely cosmetic. The complete C-HR range comes with two drivetrains, 1.2-litre naturally aspirated turbocharged petrol and 1.8-litre turbo petrol/ electric hybrid; three equipment levels, GXL, Koba and GR Sport; and either front- or all-wheel drive with the petrol-only models but only FWD with the hybrids.

Styling The C-HR, marks quite a change in styling from the relatively conservative looks that have worked so well for Toyota over the years. No doubt aimed at younger buyers. The acronym C-HR stands for Coupe High Rider and this does describe its styling – a coupe-like upper body but with the reasonably high stance of an SUV. The steeply sloped roofline tops off a lower body with plenty of creases and curves, especially around the rear. ‘Hidden’ rear door handles near the top of the C-pillar add to the coupe-like styling but can be a bit awkward to use. Enhancements added to the GR Sport include bespoke two-tone 19-inch shadow chrome alloy wheels; a bold vertical grille split by a thick chrome horizontal bar; and new foglight surrounds. There are GR Sport badges on the front, sides and rear as well as on the brake calipers.

Interior The sporty external theme is continued inside the C-HR GT Sport with dark silver highlights around the instrument panel and doors, piano black surrounds for the centre console and power-window switches. Enhancements include GR Sport badging, leather accented sports seats and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The rear seats are quite cramped although headroom is better than expected. Children are not going to like the tall front seats and high tapered side windows which combine to seriously limit outward visibility. There are no ventilation controls and no USB ports in the rear. The boot has a 318-litre capacity. There are tie-down and carry hooks. The spare wheel is a space saver below the boot floor.

Powertrains C-HR comes with the choice of two powertrains. There’s a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol in the GXL and Koba variants, with either front- or all-wheel drive. Outputs are 85 kW and 185 Nm at 1500 rpm. The Koba hybrid and C-HR GR Sport use a naturally aspirated 1.8-litre engine, with maximum power of 72 kW and 142 Nm of torque, with a 53 kW / 163 Nm electric for a combined power output of 90kW and an undisclosed amount of combined torque. The 1.2-litre runs on standard unleaded petrol, the hybrid on premium. Transmission is via continuously variable transmission although there is no manual mode in the hybrid variants.

Safety Standard safety features across the C-HR range include seven airbags, enhanced ABS brakes with forward collision warning, brake assist and autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, road sign assist, rear cross traffic alert, hill-start assist, brake hold function and trailer sway control.

Toyota C-HR GR Sport is a real head-turner. (Pictures: Supplied)

Koba (but not GR Sport) adds automatic braking to the rear cross traffic alert. Also standard in all models is the Toyota Safety Sense package which adds lane trace assist, automatic high beam, active cruise control and pre-collision safety system with pedestrian detection.

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MODEL RANGE C-HR GXL 1.2-litre turbo-petrol FWD: $30,915 C-HR GXL 1.2-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $32,915

$35,165 Compared with the expansive wide screens which are becoming increasingly common in C-HR Koba 1.2-litre turbo-petrol AWD: $37,165 many vehicles the 8.0-inch touchscreen looks quite bland. However, infotainment screens C-HR Koba 1.8-litre petrol hybrid FWD: are there to provide access to a large number of $37,665 functions without distracting the driver from C-HR GR Sport, 1.8-litre petrol hybrid FWD: the road ahead and we found the C-HR screen $37,665 one of the easiest to use. SPECIFICATIONS The screen is angled slightly towards the driver and within easy reach. Toyota CH-R GR Sport, 1.8 litre 4-cylinder There are four rectangular short-cut buttons hybrid engine, FWD, SUV on each side of the screen that open up the various options on the screen itself. Note: These prices do not include government Like many other embedded satellite or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local navigation systems, the version in the C-HR Toyota dealer for drive-away prices. is difficult to use with tiny symbols that don’t clearly indicate their functions. It’s hardly the walk. Unlike its GR Yaris, GR Supra surprising that many drivers chose to use and recently-launched GR86 there are no smartphone maps instead. performance enhancements. Bluetooth pairing is simple and allows access Of course, the other three are hatches or to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, both coupes while the C-HR is an SUV. wired, but no digital radio. Having said that the C-HR is a capable and There’s 4.2-inch multi-information display competent car to drive in normal day-to-day in front of the driver with the usual features. running. It’s easy to manoeuvre around the suburbs and a cinch to park. Driving The option of all-wheel drive in the While the Toyota C-HR GR Sport talks the Gazoo Racing talk it certainly doesn’t walk non-hybrid variants is a bit pointless with a

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ground clearance of just 137 mm effectively ruling out any off-road ventures. Ride and handling in the GR Sport is excellent thanks to adjustments to the shock absorbers, spring rates and stabiliser bars. There’s also a new centre brace which improves body rigidity and contributes to a more direct steering response. Toyota was one of the pioneers of petrol/ electric hybrids and almost every vehicle in its large range has a hybrid option. They have been refined the years and fuel consumption is a major selling point, never more so with soaring prices. We were able to average 4.8 litres per 100 kilometres during our week-long test not that far above the claimed 4.3 L/100 km.

Summing up There’s plenty of competition in the sub-$40k compact SUV market segment where the C-HR sits mid-field behind the top-selling Mitsubishi ASX. In addition to this rivalry with other brands, C-HR is certain to face a serious intra-brand challenge from the just-released Corolla Cross. Both vehicles are built on the same platform but the Corolla Cross is marginally larger in all exterior dimensions. The adventurous styling of the C-HR is likely to be one point of difference, especially with younger buyers. We’re currently doing a review of the Corolla Cross shortly and will report back on what is likely to be a game-changer for the small SUV market.

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WRFL names Ritchie Hinton as incoming CEO Ritchie Hinton has been appointed the Western Region Football League’s new chief executive. The league recently announced that Hinton had been appointed to the role and would start on November 7. Originally a qualified lawyer in the United Kingdom, Hinton has spent the last 16 years working in the Victorian and wider Australian and international sports industries. He was previously head of soccer with Elite Sports Properties/TLA Worldwide, national field manager with Cricket Australia, and a lecturer at Masters’ level on ‘sport, law and regulation’ at Victoria University. He has also served as chief executive at Table Tennis Victoria and Baseball Victoria and is an elected board member of VicSport. “Ritchie has a passion for using sport as a tool for social cohesion and improving physical and mental health outcomes for its participants,” the league said in the announcement.

“Ritchie is a western suburbs local, having lived in the area since arriving from the UK and has been involved at a grassroots level with his local football and cricket clubs as a coach and parent volunteer. “Ritchie brings significant management experience and leadership skills to the role, as well as a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of grassroots sports participation across a range of sports.” League president Meredith Angwin said Hinton was chosen after a comprehensive recruitment process, citing his strategic and commercial development experience as a key factor in his selection. She said he brings expertise and demonstrated capability to develop grassroot sports organisations and work with clubs, participants, commercial and government stakeholders to grow deep partnerships.

“Ritchie’s experience will complement our high performing WRFL HQ team who run our football and netball league operations, work with our clubs to grow participation and manage our digital and social media presence with extensive reach across the west. “The WRFL board is delighted to welcome Ritchie as the new CEO of our league. We look forward to introducing him to our community and sponsors,” she said. Hinton said he was keen to get started in the new role and work closely with the WRFL community. “Our focus will be to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to play football and netball in the Western Suburbs and help our clubs be the best they can be.” Hinton replaces Matthew Duck, who had been in the role since late 2017. Tara Murray

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By Tara Murray New Albion coach Blake Richards wants the current playing group to have the same memories of the club as he does. Richards returns to the club where he played more than 300 games and was part of the 2012 premiership team. For the new coach, the allure of helping out his former club was what attracted him to the coaching role. “I played juniors at the club and I live down the street,” he said. “My mum is a life member here and my dad played there. “I went to Caroline Springs for eight years. It was good to be at a different club and get a different perspective. “I’ve learned a fair bit and I’ll look to bring that back to Albion.” Richards said there had been massive support from the playing group and committee with pre-season to start next week. He said they had retained this year’s list and added about 15 players. Richards said having seen them play a couple of times this year, there was a really good base to build from. “What they were producing was pretty impressive,” he said. “JD [James Doherty] did a really good job and got a good list together that they were playing for each other.” Richards has looked to reinforce the coaching staff with 10 people across various roles to help benefit the club more. On field, they’ve looked to strengthen the playing stocks. A ruckman was the main void they were looking to field. They managed to sign two. Connor Ramsay and Caleb Docherty join the club while Connor McPherson, Josh Michetti and Jason Butina return to the club having played elsewhere in recent years. Richards said his focus this season was about continuing to get the club in the right direction. The club finished sixth this year. “I don’t care about personal development in my coaching,” he said. “I want to help out Albion so they have the memories from the club that I have, I want to help out as much as possible. “There’s the opportunity to improve. Wins and losses I don’t care too much about, it’s the brand and perception by the WRFL and the opposition.” The hard work behind the scenes has flowed on into the junior program. The club will have both standalone under-16s and under-18s for the first time in a number of years. They will have boys sides from under-8s through to under-18s and are set to increase from one girls team to two girls teams. Richards said it was massive for the club, with juniors a key role for any senior club.

Ritchie Hinton. (Supplied)

Some of the world’s best association croquet players will be hitting Cairnlea as the MacRobertson International Croquet Shield returns to Australia. The shield, which involves teams from Australia, England, New Zealand and America is one of the world’s premier croquet events. Australia are the reigning champions having claimed the event in 2017, the first time in 82 years. The shield began as an association croquet team contest between England and Australia in 1925. The shield is named after the man who originated the contest, Sir Macpherson Robertson, who is remembered most notably for his confectionary company which created Freddo Frogs. Robertson was a keen croquet player and vigorously promoted the sport, taking a four-man Australian team to England in 1925, and the competition he initiated has continued for almost 100 years. Now the competition is, played about every four years, with six-player teams from Australia, England, United States and New Zealand fighting out a series of test matches The Australian includes brothers Robert and Malcolm Fletcher, with Robert currently the world number one in association croquet; South Australian Ed Wilson, who won the NZ Open Championship as a teenager; captain Ian Dumergue; coach Steve Forster; and Dwayne McCormick. Current golf croquet world champion Matthew Essick, New Zealand’s Felix Webby, Edmund Fordyce, Greg Bryant and American Jeff Soo are some of the other stars set to compete. The teams will compete from November 12 to 29 at the Victorian Croquet Centre.

Cooper Muir is among those to re-sign.

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The club had a meet the coach day on the weekend, with Richards ready to get to work. “All the players are keen to have a real fitness base,” he said. “The last three to four years, it’s been about

getting numbers and getting people enjoying footy with it being COVID-19. “We’ll look to have a big pre-season and get a fitness base before Christmas and be more structure based after Christmas.”

The winning Australian team from 2017. (Supplied)

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Aces sign Young for a fifth season Sunshine Eagles pitcher Jeremy Young will again pull on the Melbourne Aces’ jersey in the Australian Baseball League. Late last month, the Aces announced Young had signed on for a fifth season with the club. “The right-hander has logged 47 strikeouts in 57.0 innings of work in his Aces career,” the announcement said. “Young has pitched 37 of his 41 career ABL games for the Aces, while he tossed the other four games for Canberra during the 2020-21 season. “The 27-year-old returns to Melbourne after playing in the Dutch Major League earlier in 2022.” Young joins new Eagles recruit Daryl George on the Aces roster. Young’s brothers Jordan and Jamie have also previously played for the Aces. Jordan is also part of Sunshine’s team this year. Jared Cruz and Jarryd Dale have also re-signed with the Aces. Cruz returns for a ninth season in Melbourne

after playing in 163 games for the Aces from 2013-2020. The 27-year-old super-utility player has started games at seven different positions for the Aces, with most of his innings coming at shortstop and second base. Dale returns to his boyhood club in Melbourne for a sixth season. The middle infielder was a part of the Aces championship runs in 2019-20 and 2020-21 and has been playing for the Aces since he was 16. Dale showed promise as a strong hitter and excellent fielder, signing with the San Diego Padres in 2017 after his first season as a pro in Melbourne. He has continued playing in the ABL since his signing. The Aces are bringing back pitchers Genevieve Beacom and Hayden Peoples, and made new additions with outfielder Nick Bertucci and catcher Declan Spiers as part of their development roster.

All four players were among 35 invitees to the 2022 Australian national junior squad in preparation for the World Baseball Softball Confederation under-18 World Cup Meanwhile, the Aces have signed left-handed pitcher Evan Rutckyj. The eight-year Minor League veteran will pitch in his second season in the ABL and his first with the Aces, after spending 2019-2020 with the Claxton Shield runners-up Adelaide Giants. “I’m excited for the opportunity to get back to Australia and looking forward to getting some good work in and do what I can to help the Aces win some ball games,” he said. The ABL returns after last season was cancelled due to COVID-19. The Aces open their 2022-23 ABL season at Melbourne Ballpark on November 11 against Geelong-Korea. Tara Murray Jeremy Young. (Shawn Smits)

United names new coaches

Caption- Coach Mark Torcaso is thrilled how pre-season is going.

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United ready to kick-off By Tara Murray Western United women’s coach Mark Torcaso doesn’t have to look too deeply to see the motivation within the playing group. Just days away from their inaugural A-League match, things have been ramping up at City Vista Reserve in preparation for kick off. Torcaso, who had been the club’s women’s development squad coach, said it was a really exciting time for the club. “The club has been excellent for the girls and gives them everything they need,” he said. “There’s eight or 10 of the girls I worked with at Calder [United] and part of the academies before. “I haven’t worked with everyone before, so it’s now about getting them altogether as a group.” Torcaso said there was a real professional feel to the group from day one, despite not having played together. He said the group had put a lot on the line individually to be part of the time. “Their passion for the club makes the coaching part easy,” he said.

“They genuinely want to be here. There’s about 50 to 60 per cent who have had to realign their life to some extent. “Whether it’s full time work down to part time work or not working at all. Some have gone from face-to-face uni to online uni. “They’ve made a massive sacrifice to make sure this works.” Torcaso said he had been impressed by the whole playing group on the track. He said he wouldn’t single out anyone in particular. “They’ve all been fantastic,” he said. “Having coached the Calder players and seeing them adapt to this environment and go to another level. “The international; players have set the standard.” Chloe Logarzo is the last player to arrive having been playing in America. She was expected to join the side last week but was named in the Matildas squad for a couple of friendlies. Torcaso welcomed the opportunity for the locals to play with the likes of Jessica McDonald, Sydney Cummings and Hillary Beall.

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“I think it comes down to development playing with players like that. “The next level and being able to learn from layers with big experience. The development process during games and the players become better for having people like that around them.” United was set to head to Ballarat on the weekend for a pre-season camp which includes a match with Melbourne Victory, which Torcaso said would be important in the development of the group. They will then kick off their season at City Vista on November 19 against Victory. Torcaso said they were excited to play in front of their home crowd. “It’s a great training facility and set up,” he said. “It’s very important for us and we’re happy to play at our local ground and hopefully people from the north-west can jump on board.” And as for expectations this season? For a man that has led Calder United to a number of titles including three this year, is keeping things simple. “I’ve got no expectations,” he said. “We’ll see what happens and roll with the punches.”

Diogo Ferreira will head Western United’s National Premier League 2 side next season, with Anthony Frost stepping up to oversee the United academy program. Ferreira will step up from his assistant role and take up his first head coaching position, with Frost to manage coaching and player development across the expanded academy. Ferreira said he believed he was ready to step up into the head role. United will play in NPL2 after earning promotion this year from NPL3. “I had a really good season with the club here last season, obviously getting promoted,” he said. “I’ve been doing a lot of work in the past that has led me to this opportunity. I’m really excited. “We’ve got a really good bunch of under-21s and under-23s coming through, and I can really see quite a few cracking into that senior environment shortly.” The 33-year-old will be well supported on the side lines by club legend Andrew Durante, who will serve as senior academy assistant coach while continuing as player welfare and development manager. Former Melbourne Victory, Melbourne City and Adelaide United star Mate Dugandzic will also continue as an assistant coach in the Senior team. United football general manager Mal Impiombato said Ferreira and Durante would provide excellent examples to the next crop of green and black stars. “As we continue to evolve, and as planned, Anthony will sharpen his focus on bringing to life our full academy structure in 2023,” he said. “This will allow for Diogo Ferreira to step into the head coach role where he was instrumental in supporting Anthony last season in securing promotion to NPL 2. “Our senior academy structure is further bolstered by including club legend Andrew Durante into the program, where he will work alongside Diogo as our under-23s assistant coach. “We are excited about the journey ahead and we are delighted with the talented, youthful group that will lead our program. “The WUFC Academy is in great hands as we aspire to provide opportunities and a pathway for all players in the west.” Vaughan Coveny will remain the under-21s head coach.

Franjic brothers make a return to the Knights Former Socceroo Ivan Franjic and his brother Joseph Franjic are returning to the club where they made their names. The pair were announced as the Melbourne Knights first signings for the club’s 70th season. The brothers add a wealth of experience to the Knights defensive unit and return to the club where they grew up playing at, having played with Heidelberg United last season. Ivan represented the Socceroos on 20 occasions, playing at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil and was part of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup winning side. He last played for the Melbourne Knights in 2008. Since then he made 242 national league appearances across stints with the Brisbane Roar, Melbourne City, Macarthur and Perth Glory, winning three championships and three premierships and Australian Cup glory. The 35-year-old also played abroad in

Korea and Russia representing Daegu FC and Torpedo Moscow. Joseph returns for his third stint at the Knights. He debuted for the Knights as a teenager and was a key cog in the Knights side that reached the 2019 Australia Cup round of 32. He has also played with Hume City, Heidelberg United and Green Gully in the Victorian top flight competition. Ivan said he is hungry for success back at the club where he played his junior football. “It’s exciting, it’s where I played my junior football so it’s good to be back, I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead and hopefully bringing some silverware back to the club,” Ivan said. “We’re building a strong side going into the season, we want to be performing as a team, that’s the main thing. “Obviously, we want to challenge for top

spot, that’s our aim and ambition this year so hopefully come the end of the season we’re right there playing finals.” Joseph said he couldn’t wait to get started ahead of the Knights 70th anniversary season. “I’m just excited to be back, working with [new coach] Ben (Cahn) who I’ve heard a lot about and know a lot of players that have played for him who have all said really positive things, so I’m very excited to work under him,” he said. “We grew up here as young kids, coming here every weekend so to play here together is really exciting and something we dreamt about as kids. “I want to be there competing to win, that’s why we came here because we think we’ve got a chance to do it, we’re ready to give it a real nudge.” Tara Murray

Joseph Franjic during his last stint at the Knights. (Shawn Smits)

Lakers appoint Lake as coach

Deer Park is on the move to the EDFL.

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Teams get nod to leave By Tara Murray AFL Victoria has dismissed the Western Region Football League’s objection to Deer Park and St Albans leaving the competition and joining the Essendon District Football League. On Friday, AFL Victoria handed down their decision following an objection hearing into the matter. As reported by Star Weekly, the two clubs had applied to join the EDFL for 2023, which was supported by the EDFL board. The WRFL decided to exercise its right to go through the AFL Victoria objection process. AFL Victoria in an email sent to both leagues on Friday, which has been seen by Star Weekly, said the objection had been dismissed and both clubs will be permitted to affiliate with the EDFL. “The panel was not satisfied that there was compelling evidence for the clubs not to transfer,” the email said. “The panel was satisfied that the Deer Park Football Club and the St Albans Football Club

move was consistent with the considerations of the club transfer process, being the geographic nature of the leagues, league viability, community development and future growth of the leagues concerned.” The WRFL does have the ability to appeal the decision. In a statement, the WRFL said it was incredibly disappointed in this outcome would continue to update clubs of any further information as it becomes available. Both teams were part of the WRFL’s top flight. Deer Park, which won seven premierships in a row before COVID, finished this season in fourth spot. Former AFL player Heath Scotland has been appointed to coach them next season. The Saints finished this year in seventh spot. They have been busy already in the pre-season signing a number of new players. Star Weekly understands that the two teams will go into the EDFL division 1 competition, the second division in the EDFL. Both clubs were also notified of the outcome on Friday.

Deer Park had a statement on social media. “The club believes that competing in the EDFL provides it the best opportunity of continuing to be a strong, viable, sustainable and competitive local footy club,” it said. “The prospect of growing our junior program and challenging ourselves in the premier Victorian metropolitan football competition in 2023 is incredibly exciting for everyone involved in our proud club.” St Albans’ in a statement said it’s the start of new chapter for the club. “We can’t wait to see what is on the horizon as we compete in a competition that is geographically compatible for the needs, particularly of our junior families. “The decision to leave the Western Region Football League [WRFL] was not an easy one and we wish for their competition to continue to grow, but our future sits elsewhere. “Junior growth and development played a major factor in our transition request, and as a club, we will be contributing as many resources as possible to ensure our club will flourish for many years to come.”

Caroline Springs has turned to AFL premiership player Brian Lake to coach the side in next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. The Lakers announced on Friday that Lake, who played 251 AFL games, would coach the side following the departure of Brodie Holland. Lake has played with the Lakers since 2016 and played a key role for the side this year as it won its first minor premiership and played in division 1 finals for the first time. “Caroline Springs Football Club are excited to announce the appointment of Brian Lake as senior men’s coach for 2023,” the club said on social media. “There’s not much he hasn’t achieved in his football career, being a three-time premiership player and Norm Smith Medallist with Hawthorn. He also was awarded All-Australian honours twice and won the Charles Sutton Medal in his Western Bulldogs days. “Brian has also held various coaching roles as part of our senior and under-18’s programs since joining the Lakers in 2016. We congratulate Brian on his appointment and look forward to continuing the journey with him at the helm.” Holland leaves the club after he accepted a Victorian Football League coaching job. The Lakers previously announced that Holland had joined the Northern Bullants as their senior coach for next season. “Caroline Springs Football Club would like to congratulate Brodie Holland on his appointment to senior coach for the Northern Bullants VFL team,” president Terry Azzopardi said in a social media post. “Brodie commenced with Caroline Springs in 2018 and over the last five years has worked diligently to build a side that is now ultra-competitive and pressing for the ultimate success in the premier division of the Western Region Football League. “We would sincerely like to thank Brodie for his time with us and his commitment to the role, and our club, and wish him every success as he makes the step up from local football into the VFL.” Tara Murray

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