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Snuff Puppets artistic associate Nick Wilson is excited for Footscray residents to meet the puppet company’s newest creations featuring in ‘SWAMP’, including a lyrebird and a thylacine. (Damjan Janevski) 305710_04

The long-extinct thylacine will be sharing the stage with a raft of other iconic Australian creatures and critters from a bloodthirsty mosquito to a 22-metre ouroboros serpent devouring the cosmos as part of the world premiere of Snuff Puppets’ 30th anniversary show ‘SWAMP’. Hosted over three nights at the Footscray Drill Hall from November 10 to November 12, Footscray-based puppet theatre company Snuff Puppets will be exhibiting ‘SWAMP’. The show will feature giant puppets, transforming sets, original music and large-scale projections. Snuff Puppets artistic director Andy Freer said the show will capture the ongoing cycle of life and death. “SWAMP is a darkly comic allegory of violent transformation on the cusp of the Anthropocene,” he said. “An oily primordial muck where life begins with blood and ends with ash.” Snuff Puppets will also celebrate the company’s 30th birthday following the final performance on Saturday, November 12. The company has toured 29 countries and attracted 650,000 online subscribers during the past three decades.

RSL’s future left in limbo By Matthew Sims

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The Spotswood Kingsville Returned and Services League [RSL] Sub-branch has remained in limbo for more than a year, as lease negotiations with Hobsons Bay council continue. The RSL Sub-branch has been involved in negotiations with the council since October 1, 2021 concerning its lease of land on the Mary Street Reserve. While the RSL was meant to sign a lease with the council on Friday, October 21, the RSL was not satisfied with the conditions outlined. RSL president Gabrielle Prideaux said the new lease conditions would remove the car park and enclosed bowling green.

“Without the green and the car parks, we won’t be able to carry out the remit of the RSL,” she said. “We need to have a car park to be a business.” Major Prideaux said council had been “not transparent” during the discussions. She said the RSL was an essential sanctuary for returned veterans. “Veterans, when they come by or have PTSD, they need a safe space,” Major Prideaux said. “The theme of the club is family.” According to a Hobsons Bay spokesperson, council owns Mary Street Reserve and has allocated about $1.5 million toward its redevelopment alongside the Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville consultation process. “The community has told us that it wants

us to redevelop this public space for broader community use,” the spokesperson said. “Council has always been consistent, transparent and fair throughout the lease negotiations, and has made several changes to the terms of the lease to meet the RSL’s requirements. “However, the negotiations have been protracted because the RSL wants to retain the old lease area, which would prevent council from meeting the community’s expectations for the reserve redevelopment. “The RSL now has the opportunity to secure a 10-year lease at a highly concessional rent for this valuable community facility, as well as continued use of the Memorial Garden and a new car park.” The spokesperson said the council has

“encouraged and welcomed” the RSL’s input into the plans for the Mary Street Reserve. “Council is supportive of all our RSL branches providing services to veterans and this will continue with a new lease,” the spokesperson said. “The redevelopment of the Mary Street Reserve is in line with community expectations and does not prevent the RSL from running its normal operations from the site.” The RSL has launched a petition advocating for the council to allow the RSL to keep its enclosed bowling green and car parks as part of the new lease, with the petition attracting more than 330 signatures at the time of publication. Details: www.change.org/ savespotswoodkingsvilleRSL

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Brooklyn Community Garden

ůĞŶŚĞŝŵ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƉĂƌŬ ůĂƵŶĐŚ

ŝĐŬ DƵƌĚŽĐŚ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ͊

Are you a keen gardener in Brooklyn? Show your interest in being part of the Brooklyn Community Garden! The garden will be developed next to the Brooklyn Community Hall and will be approximately 500m2 (about the area of Ă ďĂƐŬĞƚďĂůů ĐŽƵƌƚͿ͘ dŽ ĮŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďƌŽŽŬůǇŶͲĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇͲŐĂƌĚĞŶ

Newport’s Blenheim Reserve community park is nearly ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ǇŽƵ͛ƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽĸĐŝĂů ŽƉĞŶŝŶŐ ŽŶ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϭ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ͕ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ͘ ŽŵĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ĨŽƌĞƐƚ ǁĂůŬ ĂŶĚ ŵĞĚŝƚĂƟŽŶ ƐƉĂĐĞ͘ dŚĞ ďƌĂŶĚͲŶĞǁ ƉĂƌŬ ĂůƐŽ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ Ă ĐůŝŵďŝŶŐ ƚŽǁĞƌ͕ ƉůĂǇ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ƐŚĞůƚĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƉŝĐŶŝĐ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ ďĂƌďĞĐƵĞƐ͕ ƐĐƵůƉƚƵƌĞƐ͕ ĨƵůůǇ ŝƌƌŝŐĂƚĞĚ ůĂǁŶ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ďĞĚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ƉƵďůŝĐ ƚŽŝůĞƚ͘ dŚĞ park is located next to the Australian Islamic Centre and Altona Miniature Railway.

The Dick Murdoch Reserve in Laverton is now open to the public. The new park on Cole Street features a large custom ŵƵůƟͲƉůĂǇ ƚŽǁĞƌ͕ ϰϬŵ ŇǇŝŶŐ ĨŽǆ͕ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ďĞŶĐŚ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ͕ Ă ĐŽŶĐƌĞƚĞ ƐĐŽŽƚĞƌ ƉĂƚŚ͕ ĂŶĚ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ŶĂƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĚŝŐĞŶŽƵƐ garden beds. Dick Murdoch Reserve is one of the eight ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƉĂƌŬƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞĚ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞƩĞƌ Places Laverton program and the Love Laverton Parks ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ ^ŝǆ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌǇ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĮŶĂů ƚǁŽ Ăƚ ƌƵĐĞ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ĂŶĚ Cropley Crescent Reserve in full swing.

:: 'ŝŶŝĨĞƌ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ƌĞǀĂŵƉ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ͛Ɛ :: 'ŝŶŝĨĞƌ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝƐ ŐĞƫŶŐ Ă ĨĂĐĞůŝŌ͊ ,ĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐĂǇ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ŽƉĞŶ ƐƉĂĐĞ ƵŶƟů dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ ϭ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ͘ WƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͕ ŶĞǁ ĂŶĚ ĞǆĐŝƟŶŐ ƉůĂǇ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ƌĞƐƵƌĨĂĐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ďĂƐŬĞƚďĂůů ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƚǇ ĐŽƵƌƚ͕ Ă ŶĞǁ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŐĂƚŚĞƌŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƐŚĞůƚĞƌ͕ ƉŝĐŶŝĐ ƐĞĂƟŶŐ͕ ĚƌŝŶŬ ĨŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ďŝŬĞ ŚŽŽƉƐ͕ and enhanced garden bed landscaping and nature play ĂƌĞĂƐ͘ dŽ ĮŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŵŽƌĞ ǀŝƐŝƚ͕ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬũũŐŝŶŝĨĞƌ

ƌĞĚŐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ^ĞĂŚŽůŵĞ dŽ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶ ĐŚĂŶŶĞů ĚĞƉƚŚ ĨŽƌ ďŽĂƚƐ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů ĚƌĞĚŐĞƐ ϱ͕ϬϬϬ ĐƵďŝĐ ŵĞƚƌĞƐ ŽĨ ƐĞĚŝŵĞŶƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ůƚŽŶĂ ^ĂĨĞ Harbour annually. The sediment is then pumped onto the ŝŶƚĞƌƟĚĂů ǌŽŶĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŚĞ ^ĞĂŚŽůŵĞ ĨŽƌĞƐŚŽƌĞ ƚŽ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ĞƌŽĚĞĚ ƐĂŶĚ͘ dŚĞ ƐĞĚŝŵĞŶƚ ŝƐ ŝŶŝƟĂůůǇ ďůĂĐŬ ĂŶĚ ĚƌŝĞƐ ƚŽ Ă ƐĂŶĚǇ ĐŽůŽƵƌ͕ ĂŶĚ ŵĂǇ ĐĂƵƐĞ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ŽĚŽƵƌ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨĞǁ weeks. Dog owners are encouraged to avoid the Altona dog ďĞĂĐŚ ;W ƵƌŶƐ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞͿ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƐƚĞĂĚ ƵƐĞ ƚŚĞ ĚŽŐ ŽīͲůĞĂƐŚ area at Doug Grant Reserve on the Altona foreshore. Access to the boat ramp will not be impacted by the dredging. For ĞŶƋƵŝƌŝĞƐ͕ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ƵƐ ŽŶ ϭϯϬϬ ϭϳϵ ϵϰϰ͘

ŝƟǌĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ŽƉĞŶ Ž ǇŽƵ ŬŶŽǁ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ ǁŚŽ ŵĂŬĞƐ Ă ĚŝīĞƌĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ community? Someone who goes the extra mile to make Hobsons Bay a special place to live? Show them you ǀĂůƵĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚĞ ƚŚĞŵ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϮϯ ŝƟǌĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ Žƌ zŽƵŶŐ ŝƟǌĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ Ăƚ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŝƟǌĞŶĂǁĂƌĚƐ or at your local ůŝďƌĂƌǇ͘ EŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϭ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ͘

sĂĐĂŶƚ ďůŽĐŬƐ ƌĞŵŝŶĚĞƌ ŽŵŝŶŐ ŝŶƚŽ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů ǁŝůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƟŶŐ ǀĂĐĂŶƚ ďůŽĐŬƐ ĂŶĚ ďƌŽĂĚ ĂĐƌĞĂŐĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϮ ƚŽ :ĂŶƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϯ ƚŽ ĂƐƐĞƐƐ ŝĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŝƐ Ă ĮƌĞ ƌŝƐŬ Žƌ ŚĂǌĂƌĚ͘ sĂĐĂŶƚ ďůŽĐŬƐ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŽǁĞĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌůǇ͕ ƚƌĞĞƐ ĂŶĚ ďƵƐŚĞƐ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ƐŚŽƵůĚ ďĞ ŶŽ ĐŽŵďƵƐƟďůĞ ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂů ŽŶ ƐŝƚĞ͘ &Žƌ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƟĞƐ ŽǀĞƌ ĮǀĞ ĂĐƌĞƐ͕ Ă ĮƌĞ ďƌĞĂŬ ŽĨ ϭϬ ŵĞƚƌĞƐ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌŝŵĞƚĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐĂůů ƵƐ ϭϯϬϬ ϭϳϵ ϵϰϰ ĂŶĚ ĂƐŬ ƚŽ ƐƉĞĂŬ ƚŽ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů laws department.

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ŽīĞĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƵŶĐŝůůŽƌ ^ƵƩŽŶͲ>ĞŐĂƵĚ DĞĞƚ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ŽƵŶĐŝůůŽƌƐ͕ ƌ WĂŵĞůĂ ^ƵƩŽŶͲ >ĞŐĂƵĚ͕ Ăƚ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ,Ƶď ĨŽƌ ŽƵƌ ŶĞǆƚ ŽīĞĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŽƵŶĐŝůůŽƌ ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϵ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ĐŚĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ĂƐŬ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ŬĞǇ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĂƌĞĂƐ ŽĨ ĐŽŶĐĞƌŶ͕ ǁŚŝůĞ ƐŚĂƌŝŶŐ Ă ĨƌĞĞ ŚŽƚ ĚƌŝŶŬ͘ ŽƵŶĐŝů ƚĞĂŵ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĐƵƐƚŽŵĞƌ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ƚƌĂĸĐ ƉůĂŶŶŝŶŐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ďĞ ƚŚĞƌĞ ƚŽ ĂŶƐǁĞƌ ƋƵĞƐƟŽŶƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ǇŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ĂƌĞĂ͘ /Ĩ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŝƐ Ă ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ Žƌ ŝƐƐƵĞ ƚŚĂƚ ǇŽƵ ǁŽƵůĚ ůŝŬĞ ƚŽ ƚĂůŬ ĂďŽƵƚ͕ please email ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇĞŶŐĂŐĞŵĞŶƚΛŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵ prior to the event.

EĞǁƉŽƌƚ >ĂŬĞƐ ŶĂƚƵƌĞ ǁĂůŬ Join local author Deborah Frenkel for a reading of her new picture book Naturopolis͕ ƚŚĞŶ ŚĞĂĚ ŽƵƚƐŝĚĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ŐƵŝĚĞĚ ĂĚǀĞŶƚƵƌĞ ƚŽ ƐƉŽƚ ƚŚĞ ƉůĂŶƚƐ͕ ĂŶŝŵĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ĨƵŶŐŝ͘ ^ƵŝƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ŬŝĚƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŐƌŽǁŶͲƵƉƐ͕ ŵĞĞƚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ,Ƶď ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϵ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ϭϬ͘ϯϬĂŵ͘ ŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů Ăƚ͗ ůŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ǁŚĂƚƐͲŽŶͬ

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The HD Graham Reserve sport facility development is ĂůŵŽƐƚ ĮŶŝƐŚĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ƚǁŽ ƐŽĐĐĞƌ ĮĞůĚƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŇŽŽĚ ůŝŐŚƟŶŐ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ͘ &ŝŶĂů ƚŽƵĐŚĞƐ ĂƌĞ being made on the sports pavilion which is scheduled to open on Friday 16 December 2022. HD Graham Reserve ŝƐ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ϭϵ ŚĞĐƚĂƌĞ ƐŝƚĞ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĂĐƚƐ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŐĂƚĞǁĂǇ ƚŽ dƌƵŐĂŶŝŶĂ WĂƌŬ͕ ƚŚĞ ϭϬϬ ^ƚĞƉƐ ŽĨ &ĞĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂůůǇ ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƐĞĚ ŚĞĞƚŚĂŵ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ͘

tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ zŽƵƚŚ ƌƚƐ WƌŝǌĞ dŚĞ ϮϬϮϮ tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ zŽƵƚŚ ƌƚ WƌŝǌĞ ƐŚŽǁĐĂƐĞƐ ϰϱ ĂƌƚǁŽƌŬƐ ĐƌĞĂƚĞĚ ďǇ ǇŽƵŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŐĞĚ ϭϰ ƚŽ Ϯϱ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ western regions of Melbourne. Displaying a wide range ŽĨ ŵĞĚŝƵŵƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐƐ ƚŽ ǀŝĚĞŽ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ Ăƌƚ ƉƌŝǌĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ Ă ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĐƌĞĂƟǀŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƌ ǇŽƵŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͘ dŚĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ŝƐ ŽƉĞŶ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇƐ ƚŽ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇƐ͕ ϭϮƉŵ ƵŶƟů ϱƉŵ͕ Ăƚ tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƌƚƐ ^ƉĂĐĞ ŝŶ >ĂǀĞƌƚŽŶ ƵŶƟů ϭϵ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϮ͘

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A friendly reminder to homeowners living in heritage overlays to apply for a permit for most external ŵŽĚŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƐŽůĂƌ ƉĂŶĞů ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝŶĚŽǁ ƌĞƉůĂĐĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ƌĞŐĂƌĚůĞƐƐ ŽĨ whether the individual house has heritage value. Property owners can apply for works permits online through ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ǁĞďƐŝƚĞ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ ŽǀĞƌůĂǇƐ ŝŶ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐͬWůĂŶŶŝŶŐͲ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ

&ƌŝĚĂǇ Ϯ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϯ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ϮƉŵ ʹ ϳƉŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϰ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ ϭϭĂŵ ʹ ϯƉŵ͕ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ dŽǁŶ ,Ăůů Celebrated architect Phyllis Murphy AM spent many ǇĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ŚĞƌ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ƉŽƐƚͲĐĂƌĞĞƌ ůŝĨĞ ƉƌĞƐĞƌǀŝŶŐ ĂŶ ĂƐƚŽŶŝƐŚŝŶŐ ĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ŚĞƌŝƚĂŐĞ ǁĂůůƉĂƉĞƌ͕ ƐŽŵĞ ĚĂƟŶŐ ďĂĐŬ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ϭϴϰϬƐ͘ ŽŶ͛ƚ ŵŝƐƐ ƚŚŝƐ ƵŶƌĞƉĞĂƚĂďůĞ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ŚĞƌ ĐŽůůĞĐƟŽŶ ŽŶ ĚŝƐƉůĂǇ͘ ŶƚƌǇ ŝƐ ĨƌĞĞ͘

ĂďĂƌĞƚ ŵŽŶŐƐƚ ƚŚĞ ĂƌƌŝĂŐĞƐ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϭ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϮ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ϳ͘ϯϬƉŵ ƚŽ ϵ͘ϱϬƉŵ͕ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ ZĂŝůǁĂǇ DƵƐĞƵŵ

ZĞŵĞŵďƌĂŶĐĞ ĂǇ dŽ ŵĂƌŬ ZĞŵĞŵďƌĂŶĐĞ ĂǇ ŽŶ &ƌŝĚĂǇ ϭϭ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϮ͕ there will be an 11am service and wreath laying ceremony Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĞƚĞƌŶĂů ŇĂŵĞͬĐĞŶŽƚĂƉŚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ŝǀŝĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ Ăƚ ϭϭϱ ŝǀŝĐ WĂƌĂĚĞ͕ ůƚŽŶĂ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ visit ĂůƚŽŶĂƌƐů͘ĐŽŵͬƌĞŵĞŵďƌĂŶĐĞ or ƌƐůĂƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͘ŽƌŐͬ ƌĞŵĞŵďƌĂŶĐĞͲĚĂǇͲƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ

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Join in at sunset on the lawns of the Newport Railway DƵƐĞƵŵ ĂƐ ŝƚ ƚƌĂŶƐĨŽƌŵƐ ŝŶƚŽ Ă ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ǀĞŶƵĞ͘ Ŷ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶƐŝŐŚƞƵů ũŽƵƌŶĞǇ͕ ĞǆƉůŽƌŝŶŐ ĐŚĂƌĂĐƚĞƌƐ and places that give the western suburbs of Melbourne ŝƚƐ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ŚŝƐƚŽƌǇ ĂŶĚ ŇĂǀŽƵƌ͘ dŽ ďŽŽŬ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇͬtŚĂƚƐͲKŶͬ ĂďĂƌĞƚͲĂŵŽŶŐƐƚͲƚŚĞͲ ĂƌƌŝĂŐĞƐ

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Altona defies house price trend By Matthew Sims Altona’s house prices have experienced a significant increase compared to the April to June period to reach $1.55 million in the July to September period, despite the median house price falling across metropolitan Melbourne. According to the latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria [REIV] data, a number of Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay suburbs experienced growth in median sale prices, including Williamstown (8.6 per cent),

Spotswood (12.7 per cent) and Braybrook (0.7 per cent). However, the data revealed the median house price in Melbourne fell by 7.4 per cent to $993,000 in the July to September period. In Altona, median house prices have risen by 45.4 per cent since the final quarter of 2021 to reach $1.553 million, which represents a 20.8 per cent quarterly change from the April to June period to the July to September period. Newport recorded a decline in house prices, with the median price falling by two per cent from $1.28 million at the end of June

to $1.255 million at the end of September. The median price in Yarraville experienced a drop of 9.1 per cent from $1.37 million in the April to June period to $1.246 million. REIV president Andrew Meehan said shifting economic conditions and a number of recent interest rate rises from the Reserve Bank of Australia [RBA] had led to the market responding by creating attractive buying opportunities. “Lower median prices through the September quarter have created new opportunities for Victorians to buy more

affordably in Melbourne, particularly in the outer suburbs,” he said. “It is pleasing to see property transactions have not slowed materially, with a high volume of vendors listing their properties and plenty of undeterred buyers. “Looking ahead, these factors, combined with the RBA’s lower-than-expected rate rise in October, are an encouraging sign of our real estate market’s long-term health.” In terms of annual change, the median house price in Melbourne increased by nine per cent.

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Director and writer Kamarra Bell-Wykes (front) and actors Maggie Kopp, Corey Saylor-Brunskin and Maurial Spearim will be bringing ‘Whose Gonna Love ‘Em? I am that i AM’ to Footscray Community Arts as part of the Neighbourhood Contemporary Art Festival. (Damjan Janevski) 306560_03

Neighbourhood’s creativity on show The Footscray Community Arts Centre and The Substation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the best contemporary art the western suburbs has to offer, as part of the Neighbourhood Contemporary Art Festival. Running from Friday, November 11 to Sunday, November 27, the festival will include a range of visual, theatrical and dance exhibitions and performances. Footscray Community Arts Centre artistic director Daniel Santangeli said the festival will be a chance to celebrate the west’s artistic space re-emerging from the COVID-19 lockdowns with renewed perspectives. “The festival was created in the depths of lockdown,” he said. “It now feels like the right moment.”

Mr Santangeli said a number of the performances dealt with the importance of language, including a light show called Between Us on Saturday, November 12 and Saturday, November 26 from 9pm to midnight. “Anyone can write a message and it will be converted into morse code,” he said. Other highlights of the festival include The Dreaming Project, which will involve circus performer Dylan Singh interpreting Aboriginal Dreamtime stories and an exhibition of ArtLife participant Diego Pizarro’s comic book creation Electric Man. Mr Santangeli said one of the major attractions of the festival will be the premiere of the 2021 Patrick White Playwriting Award winner ‘Whose Gonna Love ‘Em? I

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am that i AM’. “It’s a really beautiful theatre production,” he said. Writer and director Kamarra Bell-Wykes said the piece aimed to be a post-traumatic look beyond Western constructs of linear narratives and characters from her perspective as a descendent of the Yagera and Butchulla people. “Trauma is something that is present in our life experience,” she said. “Our people have always been in lockdown. “The ultimate energy is love.” Details: neighbourhoodfest.com.au

The Newport Returned and Services League [RSL] Sub-branch is encouraging Newport residents to support this year’s Poppy Appeal to mark Remembrance Day on Friday, November 11. Sub-branch president Ernie Poole said the funds raised through the Poppy Appeal allowed the sub-branch to deliver assistance to men and women who have served for Australia and now require support. “I encourage members of the community to engage with their local RSL and to not only show that they care by buying and wearing a poppy this November 11, but to help us in this massive effort by volunteering some of their time,“ he said. “Every volunteer is valued, and their actions help us ensure our veterans remain supported in all aspects of their lives after service. “We literally can not do all this without their help.“ Mr Poole said the work of each RSL sub-branch across the country was “vital“ across the community and for a number of veterans. For more than 100 years, the annual Poppy Appeal has supported Australian veterans and their families and has become an annual November tradition across the state. Poppies, badges and other Remembrance Day memorabilia is available at the Newport RSL and local Woolworths and Officeworks stores. Details: 9391 3892, newportrsl@gmail. com or poppyappeal.com.au

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Tunnel grants continue to flow By Matthew Sims A new toy library in Maribyrnong and new passenger carriages at the Altona Miniature Railway are on the way, thanks to the second round of grants allocated through the state government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund. Announced on Monday, October 24, the grants will benefit 22 new projects across the Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong local government areas via the $10 million fund delivered through the state government’s West Gate Tunnel Project. The successful grant applicants included

the Brooklyn Residents Action Group, which received $98,400 towards a shared path artwork project involving installing artwork and solar lighting along Kororoit Creek trail between Blackshaws Road and Geelong Road, the Williamstown Community and Education Centre, which received $23,810 towards establishing a fully functional computer room at the Altona North Community House and the Rotary Club of Williamstown, which received $12,436 towards hosting a Halloween party. Other recipients included Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek ($86,100) for revitalising and installing solar lighting to the 1880’s

heritage-listed unique blue stone bridge, the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation ($10,000) for a large-scale youth expo, the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre ($20,000) for an Open Day in October 2023 for the annual World Mental Health Day and West Footscray Neighbourhood House for a new Maribyrnong toy library and a series of artist-facilitated workshops open to local families in 2023. Footscray MP Katie Hall said the grants allowed for the community to make their dreams a reality. “It’s a fantastic way for the west to tap into the benefits of the West Gate Tunnel Project sooner rather than later,” she said.

Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the projects would allow for further transformation across Melbourne’s west. “We’re proud to be helping the community bring more exciting and innovative ideas to life to reflect the vibrancy of the inner west,” she said. The grants follow on from earlier rounds o which have delivered close to $7.5 million to 69 programs across the western suburbs of Melbourne. Details: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/ west-gate-tunnel-project/community/westgate-neighbourhood-fund

Altona hits cricket grant for six The Altona Cricket Club is ready to hit the next season for six, thanks to a new practise facility at its home ground at J.K. Grant Reserve. Delivered thanks to a $90,000 investment from the state government’s Community Cricket Program, the new facilities included a six-wicket synthetic cricket net facility complementing the existing four-wicket turf nets and creating a multi-use space with the use of retractable netting. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne launched the new facility on Monday, October 24 and said the improved facilities would make it easier for Altona’s cricket enthusiasts to remain active and healthy. “With a big summer of cricket coming up, growing clubs like Altona depend on

quality facilities that they can rely on for training and competition,” she said. “The new cricket training facility will go a long way to inspiring even more locals to join in local sport, with the club now having the facilities they need to welcome more women and girls, train longer, and compete.” Ms Horne acknowledged the City of Hobsons Bay for its $454,000 contribution and commitment to the project and Cricket Australia for its $30,000 contribution. Altona Cricket Club president Darren McConville said the new facilities would be “fantastic” for the club’s programs, including providing safer and more inclusive infrastructure for the club’s junior cricket program.

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Annual Budget 2023/24: the conversation begins We’re starting the conversation for the Annual Budget 2023/24 and want your feedback. Try out our new interactive Ranking Tool and allocate 100 points across five service areas that matter most to you. Your engagement will help provide Council a snapshot of community priorities to inform the Proposed Budget 2023/24. To allocate your points and see how they rank compared with other participants, visit: www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/budget. This engagement activity closes at 5pm on Monday 28 November 2022.

West Footscray Neighbourhood House projects officer Jessica Taylor and manager Marianne Wangira are excited for the Garage Sale Trail event on Saturday, November 12. (Damjan Janevski) 305692_01

On the trail of a bargain The West Footscray Neighbourhood House [WFNH] will be a hub of bargains and unexpected finds as part of the Garage Sale Trail. WFNH projects co-ordinator Jessica Taylor said donations are welcome to be dropped in at 539 Barkly Street in West Footscray ahead of the Saturday, November 12 event. “We are selling donated items to raise funds for our programs and for those affected by the recent Maribyrnong floods,” she said. “There is a bix mix.” Ms Taylor said activities will include the WFNH toy library, a coffee cart, a sausage sizzle and giant games in the Clarke Street pop-up park from 9am to 1pm. “It’ll be a fun family day out,” she said. People wanting to sell their goods at separate stalls can do so for $20 plus GST or $25 plus GST with a table included. The Garage Sale Trail is hosting more than 12,000 garage sale events across the country on Saturday, November 12, Sunday,

November 13, Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20. Participants are able to plan a route by building a trail of sales to visit using the Garage Sale Trail map, searching sales by suburb and using the filters to find sales happening on specific days. Those seeking a quick and easy bargain can use their PayPal app for safe and touch-free in-person payments on the Garage Sale Trail using QR codes. Other Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Garage Sale Trail participants include the Salvation Army Altona Corps at 108 Queen Street in Altona on Saturday, November 12 and at Gathering Threads at 582A Barkly Street in West Footscray on Saturday, November 12 and Saturday, November 19. Details: wfnh.com.au/content/ garage-sale-trail or www.garagesaletrail.com. au Matthew Sims

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Ambulances still under pressure By Matthew Sims Ambulance average response times in Hobsons Bay have remained above the recommended time, according to new Ambulance Victoria [AV] data for the July to September quarter. AV’s latest performance data for the period between July and September revealed the average response time for code one incidents in Hobsons Bay, which includes all life-threatening incidents, was 15 minutes and 10 seconds. Across the 1342 first responses across

Hobsons Bay, 63.3 per cent arrived within 15 minutes, which reflected a 1.9 per cent increase in the proportion of cases attended to within 15 minutes compared to the March to June quarter. The average code one response time in Maribyrnong increased to 14 minutes and 51 seconds from 14 minutes and 27 seconds during the previous period across 1150 first responses. The data also reflected a 3.3 per cent decrease in the amount of cases attended to within 15 minutes compared to the previous quarter.

Ambulance Victoria clinical operations executive director Anthony Carlyon said the July to September quarter was the busiest first quarter and the second busiest quarter on record. “Together with the previous quarter, this was by far the busiest and most challenging winter ever,” he said. “Our paramedics and first responders worked tirelessly to keep delivering world class care.” Paramedics responded to 64.3 per cent of code one cases within the state-wide average target of 15 minutes, improving from 64 per

cent in the previous quarter. Mr Carlyon said AV had been hard at work to deal with unprecedented high levels of demand. “We’re working hard to relieve pressure across the health system,” he said. AV’s data has shown that AV responded to code two cases in Hobsons Bay within an average of 49 minutes and 19 seconds, which was an increase on the previous quarter’s average response times of 46 minutes and one second, while Maribyrnong’s response times also increased from 47 minutes and 58 seconds to 49 minutes and 15 seconds.

Turning the next page Maribyrnong’s keen readers are encouraged to have their say on the future of the area’s libraries, as part of the development of Maribyrnong council’s new library plan. Maribyrnong council delivers library services across the Yarraville, West Footscray, Braybrook, Maribyrnong and Footscray facilities, including physical borrowing services, as well as self-service technologies offering digital collections, video-conference book clubs, recorded and broadcast story times, webinars and online consulting. Consultation will focus on the need for Maribyrnong’s libraries to continue to adapt and to accommodate new demographics and different needs, as well as looking at how to incorporate new and emerging technologies in determining what libraries will look like and what services they can deliver going forward. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said libraries are a key part of the Maribyrnong community.

“They are places of inspiration, creativity, lifelong learning and connection,” he said. “We know our libraries and associated services are highly valued, and want to ensure they keep pace with community needs. “Share your ideas and help shape the future of your local library.” The plan will replace the Maribyrnong Libraries Plan 2019-23 document. Consultation can occur online, directly with library staff or by downloading the survey and emailing or posting it back to council. Consultation closes at 5pm on Sunday, November 20. Details: www.yourcityyourvoice. com.au/library-plan Matthew Sims Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran is encouraging readers from across the area to help shape a new Library Plan document to determine the future of the region’s libraries. (Damjan Janevski) 305200_02

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Pushing for a new rail vision By Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill With the state election only a couple of weeks away, attention is well and truly on the needs of each community. Here in Melbourne’s west, we have been ignored by successive governments for far too long. The population in Hobsons Bay and beyond is booming, and we are being left behind by the infrastructure that connects us to the city and surrounds. Public transport, and particularly rail, is a significant problem for our community. Trying to get a train from Laverton, Altona or Newport to head into the city to get to work is becoming an increasing problem. We need a solution, and we need it now. That’s why we are advocating for the West East Metro Rail Plan, devised by industry think-tank Rail Futures Institute to address our overcrowded, delayed and cancelled trains. This plan would connect the west to the CBD through a tunnel under the Yarra River, providing direct access to Flagstaff and Southern Cross stations. It would provide a new station at South Kingsville, servicing the 8000 Precinct 15 new residents; as well as reinstating the old Paisley Station in Altona North. And a new underground station would be built at Spotswood that connects to all existing networks, including to Sunshine, allowing people to get a train to the airport without having to go to the city. West East Metro Rail is estimated to cost about $32 billion, which is about a third of the

Briefs Pair charged after CBD stabbing Homicide Squad detectives have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Seabrook man and a 20-year-old Delahey man following the fatal stabbing of a man in Melbourne on Sunday, October 30. Detectives charged the men after an incident at Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD at about 5.45am on Sunday, October 30, which lead to the death of a 20-year-old Cranbourne man. Police have charged both of the men with murder, affray, intentionally causing serious injury and intentionally causing injury.

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cost of the Suburban Rail Loop – a plan that does nothing to solve our transport issues in the west. This plan would make life so much easier for our community. I urge you to consider signing up to support our push for this missing piece of our public transport network at westeastmetrorail.com.au. On a personal note, I’d like to say what a privilege it has been to serve as mayor of Hobsons Bay again over the past 12 months. It is the third term I’ve served as mayor and it is always such an honour to represent our community. Over the past year, it has been inspiring to watch how strongly our community has rebounded and I’m proud of the work the council has delivered over this time. Thank you all for the resilience and support you have shown, and I look forward to continuing to work with you to shape our city.

Police have charged a Braybrook man and a Caroline Springs man after four women allegedly fell from the roof of a moving car in Altona on Monday, October 31. Police allege the incident occurred in the vicinity of The Esplanade and Davies Street, where four women fell from the roof of a moving car about 11.30pm, with a 17-year-old Melton South woman taken to hospital with critical injuries. Police arrested a 21-year-old Braybrook man on Tuesday, November 1 and charged him with a string of offences. Police also charged a 21-year-old Caroline Springs man with a number of offences. Both men were bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on January 30. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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Liberals make pool cash splash By Matthew Sims The Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre project has taken another step towards becoming a reality, thanks to a Liberal pledge of $20 million and a Labor pledge of up to $10 million. Hobsons Bay council has already contributed $20 million towards the $60 million project, with council continuing to advocate for the federal government to commit the remaining $20 million. The facility at Bruce Comben Reserve in

Altona Meadows would include an eight-late 25-metre pool, a learn to swim pool, an aqua play splash pad, a toddler pool, a wellness centre with warm water pool, spa and sauna, a gymnasium, change facilities and an early years service. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said the Liberal Party’s pledge was welcome news. “This facility would meet the significant demand for a contemporary, affordable and accessible aquatic facility at the western end of the municipality,” he said. “It would benefit residents of all ages and

abilities – from our youngest children learning to swim to older residents who require warm-water pools for hydrotherapy and rehabilitation.” Labor candidate for Point Cook Mat Hilakari said the facility would encourage a more active Altona Meadows community. “Sport is such a big part of our community, it’s why Labor is investing in upgrades and improvements so more local families can stay active and get engaged,” he said. However, Liberal candidate for Point Cook Angela Newhouse said Labor’s commitment

would fall short. “He says he is building a pool but only delivering $10 million, not the $20 million required,” she said. “Perhaps he is promising a 12.5 metre pool.” Liberal-Nationals spokesperson for sport Cindy McLeish said the new facility would encourage children to learn how to swim and provide people with a place to swim and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. “Encouraging children to understand water safety and learn to swim is so important,” she said.

Gong signals success The Williamstown Little Athetics Centre [WLAC] has introduced a new initiative to celebrate athletes surpassing their personal bests [PBs]. The centre celebrated its inaugural PB Day event on Saturday, October 5, during which members who recorded a personal best performance banged a new gong created by the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed. Out of the 315 registered athletes achieved 280 PBs across a range of field and track events throughout the day. The day involved the under-11 group run their first 1500-metre run, the under-9 boys tackle high jump, the open ages hop, step and jump their way into sand during the triple jump event and the under-10s get a total of 55 PBs. WLAC president Peter Parks said the club’s aim to encourage individual effort rather than winning inspired the event. “We have athletes of all abilities compete

at our centre and we try to instil in them that it actually doesn’t matter if you win, or come second or third or even last,“ he said. “We love to see athletes trying their hardest and challenging themselves to run faster or throw or jump further than they did the last time. “Celebrating PBs is about honouring all the little wins along the journey of being an athlete.” Mr Parks said WLAC recently broke its own record by welcoming its 374th member. WLAC’s summer season runs until March, with registrations still open for athletes between five and 16 years of age, offering summer track and field programs and winter cross country events for young athletes. The track and field events are held from October to March each year at the Newport Park athletics track every Saturday morning from 8.30am until 12.30pm. Details: www.willylac.com.au

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A memoir with a great punchline Renowned Australian comedian Shaun Micallef is known for his exaggerated characters, but in his new memoir, he has looked back at the narrative of his life and career, as he tells Matthew Sims.

omedy has been the means and ends driving Shaun Micallef, but his new memoir reflects on how his tunnel vision caused him to sometimes lose sight of what was important. ‘Tripping Over Myself’ details Micallef’s Maltese heritage, his early years in Catholic schools and early career as a lawyer and then onto appearing in television shows such as The Micallef P(r)ogram(me), Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation and Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell. Currently based in Williamstown, Micallef moved from Adelaide to Melbourne in 1994 and got to know the western suburbs during his time filming Seachange. He said despite living in Melbourne for a number of decades, he still only knows a relatively small grid. “I can do my hook turns,” Micallef said. “I refuse to use a sat nav, just because it annoys me and I’ve got an old Gregory’s from 1994.”

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Micallef said writing a memoir was not something which came naturally to him. “I don’t ever really give anything of myself when I’m performing,” “I’m just a vehicle for jokes that have nothing to do with me personally. “I regard my own personal views on politics and things as not terribly interesting.” Micallef said he was inspired about the books about comedy and the lives of comedians he read when he was 18. “If people are interested in comedy and they want to hear a story about how you get from A to B to C to D, here’s a version of that,” he said. “A little bit of personal private life comes in just to show you how important, for me anyway, comedy was to get you through some tough times and vice versa. “When the comedy’s not working, then, hey, it’s alright, you’ve got a full, rich life involving family, so that’ll get you through that.” Reflecting on his time hosting a Vega radio show alongside Denise Scott, Micallef said while he was excited to do it, he soon discovered the format did not suit his comedic style. “I was very, very happy to embark on that, but I wasn’t very, very good at it,” he said. “I did feel it was beneath me, which is a terribly arrogant thing to say, when the truth was it was actually beyond me. “I tried to write everything that I was doing on morning radio, which is impossible.” Micallef said he got into comedy because of radio show programs such as The Goon Show. “I instinctively understand the power and the great palette that it is,” he said. “I just couldn’t bring myself to do that,” he said. “I felt it was the worst thing in the world.” Micallef also addresses the low points he experienced whilst filming the Channel 10 show Mr & Mrs Murder, which he balanced along with seasons of Mad as Hell and Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation. The book details the madness which ensued with him rewriting the scripts and directing new scenes. “I had no time really to devote what it deserved,” Micallef said. “The whole book is full of stories of why things have fallen apart.”

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Micallef said the things which fell apart were often as a result of not having love for the project. “One hundred and ten per cent of your energy has to go into it,” he said. “I do think you have to be in love with it and with the people you are working with.” “I don’t see how else people can do it, I don’t think you can fake it.” Coming off a 15-season run of Mad as Hell, Micallef said he was enjoying some time to settle back in to family life before setting a course towards a new project. “I haven’t regretted it yet,” he said. “I would like, with whatever time I’ve got left creatively, to be able to do things that involve a bit more time and crafting.” Micallef said he hoped the ABC would give younger comedians screen time into the future. “Part of the reason that I’ve decided to hang up my gloves for Mad As Hell is so that other younger comedians can have a chance to use the resources at the ABC,” he said. “I am interested in seeing what someone else is going to be doing. “I tend to just keep my head out of other people’s comedy, unless it’s very, very different comedy.” During his time with the ABC, Micallef

said he met and collaborated with a number of young and up-and-coming comedy acts, such as Aunty Donna and Kate McCartney and Kate McLennan. Reflecting on his life as a whole, Micallef is humble about his accomplishments. “Actually putting something down in writing makes you be a little bit more honest about it

and it invites a certain amount of analysis,” he said. “At the end of it, I thought to myself, well, I haven’t really done anything. “I’ve learnt things about myself, but that’s such a solipsistic way of looking at life.” However, Micallef said he is hopeful he still has time to work for the good of others. “It’s not ever yet, I can actually turn myself around a little bit and be a little more thoughtful and helpful to other people. “That’s a project that I’ve got, I think in my time left.” Micallef said he is not alone in becoming absorbed in work. “I think that’s a problem we all have,” he said. “I think we’re all distracting ourselves ... so we don’t think about death.” “We allow ourselves to be get a bit too absorbed by the minutiae of our work or our day-to-day life.” Micallef said he hopes he is a better person than he was 30 years ago and the ink has not yet dried on his tale. “We’re all involved in the act of becoming, aren’t we?” he said. “We’re all a work in progress.”

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Garage sale trail West Footscray Neighbourhood House: Garage Sale Trail is coming up The West Footscray Neighbourhood House is hosting a giant garage sale from 9am to 1pm on Saturday, November 12 as part of the Garage Sale Trail festival. Proceeds from the day will be split between its community programs and supporting people affected by the recent floods. Lots of bargains to shop inside and surrounding the centre plus a sausage sizzle, coffee cart and giant games in the Clarke Street pop-up park. 539 Barkly Street, West Footscray. ■ wfnh.com.au/content/garage-sale-trail or enquiries@wfnh.com.au

Motoring group November is a busy month for the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group. On Sunday, November 13, members will be welcome to go along to the ’Motors at the Mansion’ event being held by the Lions Club of Lara at the Pirra Homestead in Lara. On Sunday, November 20, the group’s annual show being held at Apex Park in Queen Street in Altona, where visitors will be able to view lots of cars, enjoy a meal and drink while listening to the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Band. On Saturday, November 26, the group will have a static display at the Geelong Revival Festival. ■ HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670

Clearance sale Saturday, November 12, 10am – 1pm. Clearance sale of op shop stock including Christmas decorations, clothes, toys, books, CD’s, DVD’s and games. Williamstown Uniting Church, 36 Electra Street, Williamstown. Enter via church car park in Pasco Street, Williamstown. ■ williucaopshop@gmail.com

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Newport Fiddle and Folk Club The Newport Folk and Fiddle Group Beginner Play Along group offers a great way for you and your family to connect to music. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, why not come down and have some fun, share a cuppa, bring the kids and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Saturday, November 19. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Second Newport Scouts at 6 Market Street in Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

Community jumble sale Saturday, November 19 from 9am to 2pm. Lots of books, games, homewares, plants for sale. Pilgrim Uniting Church at 75A Bayview Road in Yarraville. Interested in having a stall? ■ Ros, roslynharris@optusnet.com.au

Free English conversation Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English language skills? Practice speaking English with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Weekly each Monday during school terms from 1-3 pm at Altona Library. ■ Jill Mackenzie on 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone on 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm. ■ Helen Fairlie, 0474 498 052

Introduction to computer classes The Williamstown Community and Education Centre is offering free enrolment for the rest of the year for Beginners Computer classes. Classes are on most days of the week, mornings or afternoon, at either Joan Kirner House Williamstown or Altona North Library. ■ Lynne, 9397 6168

West Footscray Rotary The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30pm until 2pm. New members and visitors welcome. ■ David, 0416 497 398

Walking group Charity dinner Victoria University Polytechnic is hosting a charity dinner to support the food relief program The Nourish Project! Be quick to confirm your place as there are only a few seats remaining. Enjoy a six-course degustation menu, paired with matching wines prepared by guest chef Markus

The Altona Meadows & Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking and socialising together for about 60 minutes. It meets Wednesdays at 10am at the Jolly Miller Cafe in Altona Meadows or Fridays at 10am at the Newport Lakes Reserve. Members are required to register

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Art workshops The Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents MonArt. Workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville. Mondays 10am to 11.30am. $5 casual fee each week. ■ admin@ljac.com.au or 9398 2511

Cherry Lake Market Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com

Cobber Club Cobber Club provides exercises suitable for seniors, including chair exercises. The club meets on Mondays at 10am at Oz Tenpin at 2 Linmax Court, Point Cook on the first Monday of each month, Altona RSL at 63 Sargood Street, Altona on the second and fourth Mondays and at the Altona Badminton Centre at 271 Mason Street in Altona North.

Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous - Williamstown Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au

Wednesday walking group The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea. ■ 9397 6168

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

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

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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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$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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Roosters bringing positivity into play pre-season There’s a real buzz of excitement at West Footscray as the pre-season quickly approaches. After not winning a game in the Western Region Football League division 2 last season, the Roosters under new coach Troy Beamond are excited about the future. For Beamond, who previously coached against the Roosters when he was coach at Wyndhamvale, he felt that he could help West Footscray get back on track on field. The club starts pre-season next week. “It’s quite exciting and I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I guess after COVID, I wanted to get back into the community. “Once a coach, always a coach and I’ve got the coaching bug again. I felt that I could potentially coach them.” Beamond said one of his former assistant coaches had been at West Footscray and spoke nothing but positively about the passion and the culture of the club. He said while the senior results weren’t great this year, there were positive sides throughout the club.

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“They’ve been around for 90 years, but they’ve struggled the last few years,” he said. “They’re all super positive. They knew early this year where they were at, particularly after a few injuries. “They’ve had a big focus on juniors and have great numbers. The under-18s were successful … apart from the results of the senior 22 each

week, you had plenty of positive signs.” The side will play in division 3 next year after being relegated. Beamond said the league had told clubs that there would be no changes to structures even if Deer Park and St Albans leave the competition. Beamond said their squad was starting to come together nicely,

“We’ve retained 85 to 90 per cent of our players from last season,” he said. “All the 18s from the preliminary final side that have to go up to senior football have signed with us as well. “We’ve picked up seven or eight ready-made senior footballers as well.” Beamond said while success was desirable, that wasn’t the main focus of the group heading into next year. He said they want to ensure the club is a good position long term. “It’s not about going back to division 3 and expecting to win a premiership straight away,” he said. “We hope to be successful and we want to get that winning mentality back. “We’ve got young kids coming up and all but one of our recruits is 22 or under as well. “We’ll try and have a successful set up for two to three years and hopefully in eight to 10 years.” Tara Murray

Move approved

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.

“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.”

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. Star Weekly understands that the two teams will go into the EDFL division 1 competition, the second division in the EDFL. Deer Park had a statement on social media saying 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. “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,” it said. St Albans’ in a statement said it’s the start of new chapter for the club. “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.” Tara Murray

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Altona Gators appoint Turton as coach New Altona Gators men’s coach Josh Turton didn’t hesitate to put his hand up for the role when it came available. Having been the side’s bench coach in the Big V division 2 competition last season to playing-coach Jordan Lino, Turton had a first hand look at the club. When Lino decided not to coach on, Turton quickly put his hand up at a club that has become his second home. “It feels great,” he said. “Since the end of last season I was sorting out where I was going to be. “Jordie did a fantastic good and as soon as he said that he wasn’t going to coach on, I decided to go for it. “It felt right and where I wanted to be.[Coaching director] Randy [Shanklin] was super confident I could do it.” Turton joined the Gators last season having been part of the senior coaching set up at

Hawthorn Magic, where he also works as director of coaching for the boys. He said Altona gave him support and a place where he could continue to coach. Turton said the response since his appointment had been really good and he had already spoken to a number of different players. He said the core group from this season would return, including Lino, who will just focus on playing next season. “I spoke to Jordie right after the announcement,” he said. “He’s still going to play and he will have some leadership qualities. “He’s quite integral to the group and I don’t think he played himself enough this year. I’ve already thrown the challenge at him to get a little bit fitter. “We’re still a fairly young group and the core group will stick together and hopefully we not just win division 2, but have more success.”

The club had a training run last season and Turton was expecting a few new faces to come down and check it out. The Gators were knocked out in the semi finals this season, with Lino appointed just six weeks before the start of the season. Turton said having a full pre-season will be massive for the side as they look to go even further next year. With a couple of strong seasons behind this group, Turton said they had big expectations heading into next season. “Going into next year, I see us as number one.” The Gators also announced that Jason Bryant would coach the club’s youth league men’s side. Turton said the pathway between juniors, youth league and senior basketball at the club was something he was keen to ensure was strengthened.

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Bulldogs heart breaking loss

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Spinners win for Altona By Tara Murray It was spin to win for Altona in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west on Saturday. Finally on the pitch after the first five days pf the season were washed out, the A’s were at home against Mt Waverley. New A’s coach Aaron Whear said they were just happy to get out there after the start to the season. “All the boys were really happy,” he said. “It was a really good result for the club and the first and seconds played next to each other and both got wins. “It was a good start to the season.” The A’s were looking down a big chase after sending Mt Waverley after it started well. Whear said the game changed when they introduced their two leg spinners. “They were 0-43,” he said. “To lose 10-44 was just amazing. “Our two leg spinners had outstanding days. Adam Yates finished with 5-12 off his nine overs, while Archie Scott, one of our English imports, took 2-13 off his overs to really change the game.”

Yates, who has been coach-captain and captain at times in the last few seasons, is just focusing on playing this season. While they were on top at the halfway mark of the match, Whear said they weren’t counting their chickens until the job was done. “The challenge with low totals is that you don’t want to lose wickets in a cluster,” he said. “We got three good partnerships of 30, 27 and 23 and didn’t lose wickets in clusters. “There is some experience in the first XI, but we have a lot of youth. It helps with confidence.” The A’s finished 3-89 making the runs in the 28th over. Connor Brown top scored with 23 at the top of the order. Whear said the side they are fielding this season isn’t dramatically different from last season. The addition of Scott and fellow Englishman Charlie Ward are the two key additions.” Whear, who took on the coaching role in the off-season said apart from the weather, everything had been going well. “It’s been a very long pre-season with the weather, but every club has found it

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a little challenging. “The guys have responded really well to what we’ve been doing.” The A’s this Saturday face Taylors Lakes. Williamstown also started its season with a big win, easily accounting for Noble Park. Noble Park was quickly in trouble and struggled to form a partnership. The Seagulls bowled them out for 82 in the 43rd over. Sean Sturrock was the star with the ball, taking 5-12 off 8.2 overs. The Seagulls had little trouble in the run chase, finishing 2-83 in the 17th over. James Cook made 30 not out. Spotswood also started its season with a win, beating Donvale. Spotswood made 8-172 from its overs with captain Jackson Knight top scoring with 53. Two early wickets had Donvale chasing its tail and it never got going bowled out for 103. Knight capped off a strong game with 3-16, while Matthew Sazenis also took three wickets. Yarraville started the season with a loss. The Eagles made 6-201 in reply to Endeavour Hills, 9-266.

It was heartbreak for the Western Bulldogs as their AFLW season came to a dramatic end on Sunday. Playing finals for the first time since they claimed the 2018 premiership, a second half comeback against Collingwood fell just short. The Magpies were able to hold on against the determined Bulldogs, winning 5.10 (40)-5.5 (35) to progress through to the semi finals. It was the Magpies that were the better side early, dominating the scoring shots and inside 50s, but weren’t able to convert. They had seven scoring shots to none in the first quarter, but led by just 12 points at half time. The Magpies managed to increase their lead in the second quarter and led by as much as 28 points early in the third quarter. At that point the Bulldogs found another gear. Back-to-back goals from Gabby Newton and Sarah Hartwig gave the Bulldogs a sniff at three quarter time. The Bulldogs trailed at the last break by 17 points. Rocky Cranston kicked the first goal of the last quarter to reduce the margin to 12 points. The ball continued to go end to end as both teams went hunting for another goal. It was ball magnet Kirsty Lamb managed to kick truly with 2.45 left on the clock to bring the margin back within goal. The Magpies defence held strong as they did enough to hold on for the win. The Magpies now face Adelaide in the next round of finals. Defender Katie Lynch was a standout for the Bulldogs in the loss, with 20 disposals, six marks and five tackles. Captain Ellie Blackburn was again a standout, while Isabelle Pritchard had a strong game on the wing. The game also marked the 50th AFLW game for premiership player Naomi Ferres. Ferres, who grew up in the western suburbs, is just the third player at the club to reach that milestone.

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Magpies lock in new women’s coach Watching his daughter play football made new Laverton women’s coach Steve Kewish want to get involved in the female game. Having long been involved in the game, Kewish makes the move into coaching female football with the Western Region Football League club. “I’m looking forward to it,” he said. “I was a junior football coach at a young age as I had a serious leg injury which stopped me from playing. “I was also a mad darts player, so I gave up footy to play darts for a period. My son and step son were both playing and I got back involved at the club they were at. “A mate asked if I was interested in coaching at Laverton and it steamrolled from there.” While he is new to women’s football, Kemish is keen to get to work and help the playing group develop.

The side started pre-season training on Monday, before many of the men’s sides across the competition. “I don’t have any expectations,” he said. “I’ll be looking to teach the girls as well as I can. “I believe they really didn’t have much of a game plan last season with one of the players having to step up and coach. “It will be a learning process for me and the girls and I’ll take everything on board.” Kemish said there had been plenty of good feedback from the existing playing group who were all looking forward to getting started. He said anyone interested in joining the club was more than welcome as they aim to grow the program. “My daughter has been at Werribee Centrals and I’ve watched a fair bit of girls football,” he said. “It helped me like the idea of working with a

fantastic bunch of women and trying to teach them how football is played. “It’s more than just running out on the field on game day. It’s about having fun and enjoyment. “A lot of girls can kick a footy these days, we want to see as many of them as possible coming down to play.” Meanwhile, the Magpies have announced a number of re-signings for their men’s program. Soni Rainbow returns to the club having most recently played with St Kilda City. Jordan Viojo Rainbow, Matt Grigg, Dejan Samoukovic and Adam Calsey-Old have all recommitted for next season. Any females interested in playing, details: https://www.facebook.com/lavertonfc Tara Murray

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Winning start for Lions

Sports shorts Bowls Yarraville Footscray recorded its first win of the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant premier division season with an upset win against Altona. The teams split the rinks, but Yarraville Footscray did enough to win, 83 (14)-71 (4). Nelson Ball and Brett Mahoney were the winning skips for Yarraville, while Nathan Wilson and Dane McKinnon won their rinks for Altona. Despite the win, Yarraville remains bottom, while Altona has slipped to fourth.

By Tara Murray West Newport believes that it has found what it needs to be a threat in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 competition. After a solid first season in that division, the Lions have looked to add some extra depth to the squad to be more competitive. Secretary and first XI player Daniel Shanahan said they were looking to use last season as a good base to start with. “Our coach James Usher has a lot of premier experience over the years and we know what he will do, we’ve looked to compliment him with some other players. “With the borders opening up again, we had the opportunity to sign these guys in Liam Buttery and Clarke Doughney and we jumped at it. They both have great records overseas. “We beat a couple of finals teams last year, including Sydenham Hillside who won it. “We knew what we needed to do to make it and be more competitive in this grade and hopefully we’ve found the prices we were missing to be a threat to the top teams.” The Lions got off to the perfect start on Saturday, beating Williamstown CYMS. Shanahan said after the first five days of play were washed out, everyone was excited to get out there. “It was good to get a win on the board after a frustrating couple of weeks,” he said. “They have been a pretty strong team in division 2 for quite a while. To get a win early in the season against a team we see playing finals this year is really good.” After winning the toss, the CY’s were bowled out for 116 in the 30th over. Shanahan said they started slowly with the ball, before Josh McDonald and Doughney turned the momentum in their favour. McDonald finished with 5-27, while Doughney took 2-26. Then with the bat, Usher steadied the ship as the Lions hit the winning runs in the 30th over. The Lions finished 4-120. Shanahan said the CY’s have a dangerous bowling attack, so they were just focused on getting the runs, but they happened to get them quicker than they planned. In other matches, Footscray United made a winning start to its time in division 2, beating St Andrews Pascoe Vale. St Andrews made 9-136 from its overs with Shafraz Mohamed taking two wickets. United made the runs with 11 balls remaining, finishing 6-138. Ashen Abeykoon finished 31 not out. Altona Roosters also started their season with a win, beating Kingsville.

New Laverton women’s coach Steve Kemish.

Premier Footscray started its Victorian Premier Cricket campaign with a loss to Ringwood on Saturday. Players finally took to the field after a delayed start to the season with the Bulldogs bowled out for 192 in the final over. Dylan Brasher top scored with 44 at the top of the order. Ringwood hit the winning runs with more than two overs remaining, finishing 5-195. Jake Reed and Jay Wine took two wickets each for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs this week face Northcote.

VFL Sophie Damon is the latest player to join Williamstown’s Victorian Football League Women’s team for next season. Damon, who played with the Murray Bushrangers and Richmond’s VFLW side, had played with Coburg in the South East Women’s Football League. The move sees her reunite with her former Coburg and new Williamstown coach Liam Cavanagh.

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West Newport’s Corey Irving.

Altona Sports made it two wins in a row, abet a long break between matches in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association Graham Muir Shield. Having won in round one, the next three matches had been washed out. On Saturday against Strathmore Heights, Altona made 7-209 with Vaughan Garner top scoring with 68. Altona then restricted Strathmore Heights to 9-177 from its 35 overs.

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The Roosters made 9-145 from their 40 overs with Tharanga Indika top scoring with 53. The Roosters bowlers then did the job, bowling Kingsville out for 83 with only three batters reaching double figures. The wickets were shared around with Dishnaka Manoj taking three.

Last season’s runners-up Newport-Digman started with a big win against Keilor Park. The Bulls made 9-175 before bowling Keilor Park out for 116. In senior division, Yarraville Club fell two runs short of victory against Westmeadows, while the Druids were heavily beaten by Keilor.

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