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Celebration of diversity The new mural at Tarneit Senior College paints a proud picture of the diverse cohort. Teacher Melissa Brown said the year 11 VCAL students had “the best time” immersing themselves in the creative process. “Our school is very, very diverse, we’re very multicultural, and the students felt like that was something that should be celebrated,” Ms Brown said. “They lead the project, they designed everything, they drew every single one of those faces, and then we scanned them onto the computer and then we traced them all on and we just finished painting it.” Ms Brown said participating in artistic activities is imperative for students who might otherwise find it difficult to keep engaged in the classroom. “There’s no artwork [at the school], especially outside, and they just wanted to create something that gave people a chance to recognise all the different cultures at our school,” she said. Year-11 student Oscar.

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Ex-cops call for support After devoting 13 years of her life serving the public, Claire Walker’s career as a police officer was snapped short when the Wyndham resident retired due to ill-health in 2009. Ms Walker’s real name cannot be pubished, as many of the criminals she helped clear from the streets remain a threat to her and her children, even after being out of the job for more than a decade. The lack of support following the devastating loss of a job she had sacrificed her mental wellbeing and physical safety for made Ms Walker feel like she was just another number.

“It’s like I didn’t exist, I had absolutely nothing [when I left],” she said. Ms Walker was able to find solace in Police Veteran’s Victoria (PVV), an organisation with a focus on improving mental health amongst veterans, claiming to be the sole support group for Victoria Police Veterans and their families. “They give you support, they give you advice, they let you know what the process is, they’re there as a representative, and help with financial issues, addiction issues, domestic abuse, mental health issues,” she said. Ms Walker said she couldn’t stress “the importance of the work they do” and she truly believes “so many veterans wouldn’t be here”

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without the support of the PVV. PVV says it received almost 300 referrals during the 2021-22 financial year, an increase of 500 per cent year over year. But chief executive David McGowan said the group, which relies mostly on donations from the public and corporations, doesn’t have the funding or resources for significant growth. “Police officers get stabbed, they get shot, they get run over, they are exposed to the worst of humanity,” he said. “They’re very private, they’ll just withdraw, that results in suicide, self harm, we have veterans living in the street, in their cars.” In a letter seen by Star Weekly, Police

Minister Anthony Carbines recognised the “vital work” undertaken by the PVV, but did not commit to funding the organisation. “The prevalence of mental health issues among our police force is highly concerning,” Mr Carbines wrote. “The Victorian government recognises it is critical that our police officers receive the support and resources they need, and this is something we are working to address.” Mr McGowan said without necessary investment, the lack of support could be detrimental. “We’re trying to pick them up … [but without funding] this will just continue to impact [them].”

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Labor’s $120m Ballan Road pledge Ballan Road could receive $120 million worth of upgrades if the Labor Party emerges successful at the November state election. Labor said the funding will be used to improve the intersections of McGrath Road and Greens Road, upgrade roundabouts on Ballan Road to include and signals, and adding new lanes. Werribee MP Tim Pallas said the pledged funding could cut travel times and make local trips safer for the community. “A re-elected Andrews Labor government will deliver safer roads and improved traffic

flow for families in Wyndham Vale,” he said. “We’re delivering safer, better roads for the Werribee community with major upgrades to the intersection at Ballan Road and McGrath Road and Greens Road.” As reported by Star Weekly in October, the Liberal Party pledged to provide $87 million in upgrades for Ballan Road. The Liberal funding would be used to duplicate Ballan Road between Armstrong Road and Bolton Road, upgrade existing roundabouts to signalised intersections and

widening the overpass at the Ballan Road rail line in Wyndham Vale to accommodate extra lanes entering the Armstrong Road intersection. Opposition leader Matt Guy, said the duplication could solve “significant concerns” around congestion in the area. “The upgrade will service the growing suburbs between Manor Lakes and Werribee, as well as locations of interest like the Manor Lakes train station, Manor Lakes shopping centre, Eagle Stadium and multiple schools,” Mr Guy said.

Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the council welcomed the funding pledge. “Ballan Road is just one of many in Wyndham that is heavily congested,” Cr Maynard said. “We need all political parties to commit to more infrastructure and services for Wyndham … we’ll continue to work with all parties and candidates in the lead-up to the November election to ensure our fast-growing community has access to the infrastructure they need now and into the future.”

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Remembering the many lives lost Werribee RSL’s Don Orr will spend this year’s Remembrance Day doing what he normally does, reminiscing on the past. Held annually on November 11, the day serves as a memorial of those died in the line of duty following World War I. “I take a couple of minutes to reflect on the cost of freedom in this country, and the cost to other nations, and the 65 million people who were killed in the first world war, both civilians and military,” Mr Orr said.

“That’s a significant amount of human life.” As a veteran solider himself, Mr Orr said he was called out to Vietnam. “I didn’t know if whether it was right, wrong, or indifferent, [but] I went and I did my duty to the best of my ability.” Beyond Remembrance Day, Mr Orr said the best support people could give the veterans in their life is to be there for them. “Talk to them as if they’re just a friend, and you accept them warts and all,” he said.

“[People] will get alongside me and say, ‘Don, are you alright? are you managing?’. “Just get alongside them and ask them how they’re doing, that to me has been an excellent remedy for the preventing me from going over the edge.” Residents can meet Werribee RSL members at the cenotaph in Werribee to lay a wreath at about 11am on Remembrance Day.

The Gordon Institute of TAFE has received top honours at the Victorian International Education Awards. The awards recognise education providers who champion international education. The Gordon was recognised for Excellence in International Student Experience and Excellence in International Education – TAFE the Premier’s Award for the International Provider of the Year. “Our team has worked tirelessly over the past two years to ensure our international students stayed strongly connected to the Institute, the community and each other,” The Gordon chief executive Joe Ormeno said. “I am immensely proud of the team’s achievements, including the teaching teams involved in delivering programs to our international students, the international team and our support teams. “It’s a tremendous acknowledgement, especially on the back of what has been a challenging period. While our focus will always be on our students, awards like this serve as great recognition of our work.” The Gordon has multiple campuses across Werribee and Hoppers Crossing and the TAFE’s executive director of commercial business Jana Perera said the institute aims to foster a strong sense of community for students. “Based in regional Victoria, we recognise that it is imperative that our students feel supported – to mitigate any potential feelings of isolation and loneliness,” she said.

Annual report is endorsed provided over 20,000 hours of group services for older residents. “Annual reports always have a lot of numbers – it’s good to quantify our achievements but our biggest achievement is seen in how our community is seeking support when necessary and living life to the fullest.” Council’s services to the community are measured as part of the Local Government Performance Reporting Framework and presented in the Annual Report, along with Community Satisfaction Survey results and audited financials. Council’s overall performance for 2021-22 was measured at 6.64 in the Annual Community Satisfaction Survey, which is categorised as ‘good’. Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/annualreport-2021-2022

Geelong/Surf Coast Veterans’ and Families’ Hub New Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs are being established in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is now taking registrations to attend a two-hour online information session on the future Geelong/Surf Coast Hub. Date: THURSDAY, 24 NOVEMBER 2022 at 1.30pm AEDT Registrations close: WEDNESDAY, 23 NOVEMBER 2022 Ex-service organisations, community organisations and other parties interested in leading the Hub are encouraged to register. Grant funding of $5 million is available to support the establishment of the Hub. Please email VETERANSANDFAMILIESHUBS@dva.gov.au to request a registration form. Hubs connect local veterans and families to a range of wellbeing services such as support for transition, employment, health and social connection. For more information, visit: www.dva.gov.au/vfhubs

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Wyndham council formally endorsed its 2021-22 Annual Report at a council meeting on October 26. The Annual Report is a legislated document, presented to the state government which provides insight into how council is tracking against the aspirations and actions outlined in the Council Plan 2021-25. Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the report enabled an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and successes of the year. “We’ve shown success as an organisation to continue delivering programs and events that our community loves, despite the impacts of COVID-19,” he said. “We delivered 39 major events, with close to 40,000 attendees and 130 arts and culture programs were held. “We delivered 30,318 maternal and child health visits and connected over 800 residents to local services and support, while additionally delivering more than 32,000 meals and

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Fire deaths will ‘haunt’ relatives By Karen Sweeney and Cassandra Morgan, AAP Abbey Forrest longed to be a mother. She and her partner Inderpal Sohal wanted four children. They were parents for 19 days before their lives and that of their baby girl Ivy were cruelly taken. “Their last breaths will haunt me to my dying days,” Elizabeth Forrest said. She lost half her family in December 2020, when Jenny Hayes set fire to a Point Cook townhouse. Ms Forrest, 19, and Mr Sohal, 28, were asleep upstairs with baby Ivy in their newly rented townhouse and could not escape. They died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Mrs Forrest still calls her daughter’s phone, knowing she won’t answer, and sometimes she

pretends the young couple have taken their daughter to visit Mr Sohal’s family in India. “I know it’s not true but on the hard days it’s easier to comprehend than what really happened,” she told Victoria’s Supreme Court on Monday. Leah Maffescioni said they held a 21st birthday party for her best friend Ms Forrest at the weekend and the pain of having to sing happy birthday to only a picture of her was indescribable. Mr Sohal’s sister Harpreet Sekhon couldn’t bear to tell her children the family had died, and recalled her young son seeing a photo of them in a newspaper. “He innocently asked if they were famous,” she told the court. Her father died four months after the family’s deaths, but he died in spirit on the day of the fire, Ms Sekhon said.

Hayes was furious about a sexual encounter ending badly when she set fire to the townhouse just before 2am on December 2. The downstairs bedroom was free to be used by one of Mr Sohal’s friends, who had hired Hayes, a sex worker. Services were provided by Hayes and paid for by the friend, but there was a dispute and the friend left. Hayes claimed she was raped by him and he had taken money from her handbag, sending him a series of angry texts, including telling him she would set fire to his house. She set fire to the bed and took photos as the room caught alight. The blaze quickly spread and even as she drove away, she took another picture. Mr Sohal, who was born and raised in India, had been living with the Forrest family in Geelong during Melbourne’s COVID-19

lockdowns. Ms Forrest, an aspiring paramedic, fell pregnant during her gap year. She longed to be a mother, Mrs Forrest said. Hayes pleaded guilty to three charges of arson causing death. “It was only a little flame on the bed,” she told police after her arrest. Hayes maintains she didn’t know there was anyone else in the house. She has dealt with homelessness for most of her life and suffered significant abuse as a child and into adulthood, the court was told on Monday. Her borderline personality disorder reduces her capacity to regulate emotions and likely would have contributed to her disproportionate response to being ripped off, a psychologist suggested. The hearing continued after Star Weekly went to print.

Mental health hoops culture and we thought why not create a program that targets and educates the young people. “By providing a safe environment, young African Australians are able to address challenges that otherwise may not be shared in other spaces. “African Youth Connect embodies a culturally responsive approach of engaging and supporting young African Australians to improve their mental health through community connection and skills obtained through workshops.” The group also uses sport, such as basketball, to help keep members connected.

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The Western African Cultural Association has been awarded a $2000 grant to be used to improve mental health and wellbeing. The group’s secretary, Amal Hassan Ali, said the funding would be used to hold a series of workshops aimed at encouraging people to have an open discussion on state of their mental health. “I saw that [the grants were] targeted towards mental health and our organisation we care about the wellbeing of the African community living in the western suburbs, our main focus is in Wyndham,” Ms Hassan Ali said. “Mental health has a stigma in the African

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Council seeks views on parking Wyndham council is proposing to remove 16 parking spaces along Synnot Street in Werribee, in an effort to improve sight lines and address safety issues. At a council meeting on Tuesday, October 25, council voted to obtain feedback from nearby businesses and the broader Werribee community about the parking removal and present a report next year outlining the feedback and recommendations. “We’re probably all experienced or heard stories about near misses along Synnot Street when trying to exit one of the many car parks,

due to the parked cars obstructing the view of oncoming traffic,” Cr Mia Shaw said. “While I appreciate that on-street parking is a premium, safety is being compromised when cars are parked too close to these exit points. “We also now have a brand new undercover car park at the Hunter site … it’s great to see people are starting to use that and gives other options for people that are needing to park. “It’s important that the proposal to remove car parking spaces is discussed further with the community, we are all responsible as

drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to contribute to a safe environment.” The removal of parking spaces was recommended in a report, which was compiled following a notice of motion council passed in 2019, seeking to investigate the Synnot Street sight lines. A number of action items associated with traffic safety, congestion and traffic movement in the area have since been completed or are nearing completion. “It is great to see how far we’ve come, even with the interruption of COVID-19,” Cr Shaw

said. “What we’ve completed so far include, improved signal co-ordination, improved pedestrian facilities, a school crossing at Duncans-Synnot Street, faded line markings re-marked and the soon to be implemented 40 kilometre speed zone in the wattle avenue precinct.” A report will be presented to council in February 2023, summarising the outcome of the consultation and recommending the next steps.

Zoo offers koali-ty care A wild koala found debilitated and isolated in a cave following significant rainfall, has received koali-ty care by wildlife carers and veterinarians at Werribee Open Range Zoo. The adult male koala was first seen early last week by a member of the public who was kayaking alongside a large cliff face on the Glenelg River, on the border of Victoria and South Australia. The koala was rescued and bear-y quickly transported to Werribee Open Range Zoo for urgent medical treatment. Werribee Open Range Zoo senior veterinarian Dr Natalie Rourke said it was possible the koala had slipped from a tree and fallen into the river during the storms, before being washed up into the cave with no accessible pathway out. “The koala was quickly becoming weak from starvation because he had no access to his daily eucalyptus diet while trapped in the cave,” Dr Rourke said. “Koalas are not natural swimmers, so

without intervention, it could have drowned attempting to exit the cave to find food.” When the koala arrived at Werribee Open Range Zoo, the vet team conducted an examination under anaesthetic which included X-rays, ultrasounds, and blood tests. Dr Rourke said the tests and scans indicated no broken bones or underlying injuries, but revealed a moderately malnourished, hungry koala with an empty stomach. “It was evident from the ultrasound that he had not recently consumed any food,” Dr Rourke said. “So, we provided treatment in the form of oral rehydration therapy, pain-relief medication, and bountiful, fresh eucalyptus browse.” The koala spent five days rehabilitating in Werribee Open Range Zoo’s RSPCA Koala Ward rehabilitation pens, where it was monitored by vets. The koala has since been released by wildlife carers into a safe and dry habitat, near where it was found.

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Chance to try paddling The Werribee River Association will host a come and try boating event for residents wanting to experience paddle boarding. Community and business development manager Lisa Field said the Paddle the Werribee River event is suitable for people with little or no prior experience. “The Werribee River Association is active in getting people to connect and protect the Werribee River,” she said. “Getting on the water in a small craft offers a different perspective of the river, where you are close up to the water, plants, animals and the elements. “For those who don’t own a kayak or have difficulty transporting a small boat, this event makes it very convenient to access the water.

“The Werribee River Association is also working to build their capacity for on waterway community events, with view to owning a small fleet of kayaks and canoes, for community usage.” Instructions will be provided by Paddle Victoria, who will also run through important water safety tips prior to the event commencing. The event is supported by Wyndham council and will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 10am-1.30pm at the Riverbend Historical Park in Werribee. Residents are encouraged to wear suitable footwear, comfortable clothing and sunscreen, and bring a towel and drink bottle. Details: https://bit.ly/3fGadm0

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Council seeks crossing solution Wyndham council will compile a report assessing options to ease traffic congestion in Werribee caused by redirected traffic when Cottrell Street Ford is closed due to flooding. Councillor Heather Marcus raised a notice of motion at a council meeting on October 25, stating that an alternative was required to ensure the city did not need to “grind to a halt” every time there is a flooding event. “Temporary closure of this important Werribee River crossing essentially cuts

access to the west of the city and causes traffic congestion throughout the city with many residents reporting it is impossible to access home and work during these times,” Cr Marcus said. “The ford has already been closed several times this year and it is important that we plan for future events to minimise the impact for motorists. “Residents have told me they have had enough, they’re also advising the only option

is to build a third bridge across the river.” The report will cover the transport planning, budgetary, hydrological, flood mitigation and engineering implications and include necessary input from Melbourne Water and the Department of Transport. As reported by Star Weekly, residents have called on council to invest in a safer solution, deeming the ford a “disaster waiting to happen”. All councillors voted in favour of the motion, except Mia Shaw, who said she believes an

alternative will put an “undue strain on council resources”. “Any report that is prepared via this notice of motion is likely to show that a new bridge or crossing solution would be unaffordable, and not in line with the traffic volume and the amount of flood events,” Cr Shaw said. “It’s hard to understand the worth of this work.” The report will be received by council in March 2023.

Sienna sings to inspire From singing to a wall in the room of her Truganina home, to serenading a sea of supporters, Sienna Katelyn made it through to the grand final on Sunday’s episode of Australia’s Got Talent. Describing herself as “super shy”, Sienna said she was “really nervous” to be performing for the first time without her dad, who usually sang back up harmonies or played an instrument. “I got into music through my dad, he would be practising for a gig and he would be singing,” she said. “I started getting more serious about [performing] when I was seven, [but] I would face the wall even when I was singing to my mum.” Sienna performed Mariah Carey’s Vision of Love during her semi-final performance. The 11-year-old said she was “so in shock” and “couldn’t believe it” when she found out she had progressed to the next stage. “I want to inspire young artists to go and

chase after their dreams, and make sure they work hard and don’t give up for anything,” she said. “I really hope singing leads me to [become] a pop star.” Sienna’s mum Diana Desmier said it was a “very proud moment” for her. “Sienna has worked very hard for years now, it was nice to see her hard work come to fruition [and it was] very emotional,” she said. “Please support young artists and local talents, and vote for Sienna if you can.” Fatima Halloum

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MY PLACE Point Cook resident Elena Papakirikou recently won the title of Wyndham Basketball’s Junior Coach of the Year. The 15-year-old tells Fatima Halloum about the importance of girls participation in sports. What’s your connection to Wyndham. We live in Point Cook. My parents moved here when I was two. We lived in Fitzroy but my dad wanted to move to Point Cook because the house were bigger and affordable at the time. What do you like about where you live? I love our street and especially our neighbours, I also love my school, Good News Lutheran College, where I started back in 2013 in prep and I’m still there, I love the community feel and the great friends I have made along the way. What, if anything, would you change about where you live? I like Point Cook, I wouldn’t like to change anything but wish the freeway was a little better and less traffic going into the city. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I spend most of my time at Eagle Stadium. I love basketball so most of my days are spent there either playing, training, coaching, reffing or hanging with my friends. Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you … I love to cook and bake. I also love to read books based on true crime. What do you enjoy about playing basketball? Basketball is my life, I started playing when I was six at lunch time at school and I realised I loved it. I love the game, the fitness and also that you meet new people and make new friends.

Elena Papakirikou wants to encourage girls to pursue their sports dream.

What message do you hope to spread amongst other girls wanting to play sports? That we girls can achieve anything, if you love a sport get involved and give it a go. I have played basketball but I also love coaching and reffing, so even if my playing doesn’t get anywhere I am still involved in the sport I love, there are so many other aspects to the game. I have coached since I was nine. I also

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recently started reffing which again is part of basketball and I really enjoy it. You can work up the ladder to higher level of coaching and reffing which can see a future in. Don’t let anyone put you down, get out and try your best. Let it be social, fitness or if you want to try make a career out of it, give it a go and don’t be afraid to get out there.

Is there anything else you would like to add? I have been very fortunate to have my parents support me, I am a part of some wonderful clubs in Wyndham, Good News Power Basketball is where it all started and have always had my back in my game, coaching, and reffing. I started with them at the age of six and have always been a great club and I love coaching for them.

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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.” 10 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 November, 2022

Now at 60 years of age, Shaun Micallef is looking forward to spending more time with his family after the end of Mad as Hell in September. Inset: An 18 year-old Shaun. Below: Mad as Hell lampooned Australia’s media and political landscape for 15 seasons. (Pictures: Supplied)

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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Former cops gather to reminisce More than 140 retired police officers from all across the state gathered at The Hoppers Club for the 39th annual lunch on October 28.

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Open garden As part of Open Garden’s Victoria’s open day, residents can visit Connie Menegazzo’s garden at 85 Browns Road, Werribee on November 12 and 13 from 10am-4pm for a small fee to be donated to youth experiencing homelessness in Wyndham. ■ https://www.opengardensvictoria.org.au/

Hoppers Crossing Ladies Probus The friendly and vibrant group meet at Hotel 520 on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am. They have a guest speaker each month as well as social lunches, outings and theatre trips. ■ 0407 856 519

Wyndham Rotary Wyndham Rotary is welcoming people interested in helping residents in need in the municipality. People interested in finding out more, can meet the group at the Italian Sports Club at 6.30pm every Wednesday for a meal, to share ideas and work for a common cause. ■ Julie, 0406196630.

Picture of Alaine Beek, actress of ‘The Dress’, a performance that is held at Werribee Mansion.

Diabetes group The Werribee Diabetes support group has been active in the community for over 18 years providing advice, information and support for members. The support group provides an opportunity to hear from experts on how to manage your diabetes, to share information on diabetes and to engage with other diabetics. It meets at the old council shire buildings at 10am every second Friday of the month. ■ Bob, 0409 252872.

welcome. ■ Michelle, 97414402

New walking group for young and old Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds. ■ Jess, 0450 348 969.

Garden swap Calling all Gardeners! The Wyndham Community Garden Swap has been running for more than 12 years now. It is a free community gathering of local gardeners who loathe waste and like to recycle and share surplus plants, seeds, produce and all things gardening. The WCGS meet at 10am on the first Sunday of each month at the Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing. ■ Rita, ritaosullivan8@gmail.com

Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists. ■ 1300 156 557

Bingo move U3A Werribee The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes and activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres. ■ Rick, 0402299220.

binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent. ■ 8734 1400

Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm. ■ 9741 5525

Lions Club Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2a Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month 6.30pm for a 7pm dinner meeting. ■ Lou, 0409 331 271

CWA Werribee Branch Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members 12 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 November, 2022

Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862

and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.

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 1-3pm at Altona Library. ■ Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705, or vintage@esc.net.au, or Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or joepellone@gmail.com

Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families

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? Woodcarving workshops are on Tuesdays, from 9.30am to noon, at 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com

Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377336

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, at 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.

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

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

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

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 7-9.30pm.

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

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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.

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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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C-HR Koba 1.2-litre turbo-petrol FWD:

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

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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Werribee bowlers to play on the national stage Four Werribee bowlers are hoping their success continues in the Bowls Australia BPL Cup this week. The group is one of 19 to make it through to the finals of the sixth edition of the event, which started with 817 teams before being whittled down to the finalists. The BPL Cup is a grassroots competition that allows club-based teams to win their way through qualifying rounds to compete on a national stage. Teams had to win through preliminary qualifying rounds before advancing to regional and state finals. Werribee’s Mick O’Neil said the team was looking forward to the opportunity to head up Queensland for the event. Brendan Barker, Rob Panton and Gavin Joyce round out the Werribee team. They are one of three Victorian teams in the finals. O’Neil said it was quite an honour to represent the club at the competition. “We’re pretty pleased to get that far,” he said. “The four of us are long time bowlers, with three of us playing in the premier league

Brendan Barker, Mick O’Neil, Rob Panton, Gavin Joyce (Supplied)

for many years, but we aren’t now. “It’s both a good achievement and we get to spend a week away with our mates.” Joyce missed one of the rounds, but the

other three have played in the other matches. O’Neil said he doesn’t think they lost a game on the way to qualifying for the finals. The side will play against the other sides in

their pool, with the pool winners progressing through to the semi finals and the winners through to the grand final Like Bowls Premier League which involves some of Australia’s and the world’s best players and is being played at the same time, each match consists of two sets of five ends with a one end play off if scores are level. Players can be subbed in during each match. O’Neil said they don’t really go in with expectations on how they will go, but were keen to give it a red hot crack. “We’re certainly going up there to give it our best shot,” he said. “Every team in their state has gone through a similar path to us. “The nature of the game is that one poor result and you can be done. We’ll try hard to keep our winning streak going. “Anything can happen.” The 2022 BPL Cup final will be broadcast live on Foxtel and Kayo on Thursday from 1pm. Tara Murray

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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 Wednesday, 9 November, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 17

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Werribee locks in key players for season 2023 Werribee has locked in four key pillars along with four young guns for next year’s Victorian Football League season. Mattt Hanson, Nick Coughlan, Lou Pinnuck and Keegan Gray have all re-signed and will play key roles next season. Four-time Bruce Montgomery Trophy winner Hanson is just six appearances away from notching 100 games at Werribee having been at the club since 2015. Coughlan and Pinnuck formed one of the team’s most exciting combinations in 2022 with their intercept marking and rebound from defence. Pinnuck played all 18 games and was crucial as the team’s second or third main defender, while vice-captain Coughlan was brilliant upon his return to the side after missing the first six games of the campaign and was one of the side’s best players. Gray, who lined up in a career-best 15 games

this year, was also an important part of the backline at times while also providing plenty of drive on the wing. Werribee football manager Mark Micallef said the club was delighted to have all four re-commit. “Matt missed some games through injury again this season, but his credentials speak for themselves and we look forward to him remaining a key part of our midfield in 2023,” he said. “Cogs is extremely important to our set-up as a team, he’s the defensive general down back and is fantastic at directing and getting the best out of his teammates. “Lou had an outstanding year and is now a really experienced player at this level with next season to be his seventh year at the club. “Keegan’s strongest assets are his run and disposal by hand and foot, and he has the potential to go to another level by rounding

out the rest of his game.” The club also announced they had re-signed Lucas Rocci, Emmanuel Ajang, Sam Clohesy and Darcy Cassar. All four battled injury at different stages in 2022 but showed their potential when given the opportunity throughout the campaign. Small defender Rocci added another six games after debuting for the club in 2021 while powerful inside midfield Ajang had a significant impact in his first VFL match which came in the final round of this season. Clohesy and Cassar, both outside midfielders, impressed in their first few Werribee outings with Closhesy playing five straight games in the middle of the year while Cassar made three appearances after being given his chance in round 15. Tara Murray Matt Hanson.

Sports shorts Bowls Werribee came out on top in the Wyndham battle in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1. Facing Hoppers, Werribee came away with the win, 81 (16)-71 (2). Mick O’Neil and Gavin Joyce were the winning skips for Werribee, while Mario Aquilina and Stephen Bartlett were the winning skips for Hoppers. Werribee moves up to sixth on the ladder, while Hoppers remains bottom of the table.

Women’s cricket Werribee had a big win against Clifton Hill (2) in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket shield (3) T20 competition on Sunday. The Tigers restricted Clifton Hill to 9-65 before making the runs with ease, finishing 1-66. Ishmeet Kaur and Carly Ewen each took three wickets for the Tigers. Werribee sits second on the ladder with two wins after six rounds, with its other four matches all draws due to washouts.

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50 games up for Ferres By Tara Murray Naomi Ferres is as about as Western Bulldog as they come. Having grown up in the western suburbs and being a Bulldogs supporter, it was a dream come true when she joined the club for the inaugural AFLW season. She’s since been through the highs and the lows with the team and on Sunday, became just the third female player to play 50 AFLW games for the club. Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke said Ferres, who was part of the club’s 2018 premiership side, held a special place in everyone’s heart at the club. “Fez is as about as bulldog through and through as you can possibly get,” he said. “She grew up barracking for the Bulldogs, she lives in the western suburbs and played for the VU Western Spurs, the Western Bulldog affiliate at the time. “She got herself onto a list at the time and has only really ever known Bulldogs and been 18 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 9 November, 2022

a Bulldogs person. “It’s special to be able to play 50 games for us.” Ferres played her junior football with the Werribee Centrals and was the club’s first ever female to play 50 games for the club. She also played at Wyndhamvale before heading to the VU Spurs and the rest is history. Burke said the fact she had played all her football in the west had a special romance to it. Captain Ellie Blackburn and midfield gun Kirsty Lamb are the others to play 50 games for the club. “She is the epitome of a Daughter of the West,” Burke said. “The community foundation of the club does an enormous amount of work, in this area, a lot of work they do is life changing and that keeps the links to the community going really, really well. “We also have young women coming through barracking for the club, putting on the jersey , that’s another special link to the western suburbs. “We don’t often get that in elite sport as you

pluck players from all over the place. Hopefully she’s not the last of a dying breed where we can pluck someone from the western suburbs, [who is a] lifelong Bulldogs supporter.” Burke described Ferres as the ultimate quiet achiever. He said that is part of why she is so valued at the club. “She doesn’t say a lot,” he said. “She chooses her words carefully but you won’t find a player on the list that has more respect about the way she goes about preparing herself and the effort she gives the team than Naomi. “Everyone has special love in their hearts for her, as she’s such a nice, special person, but when she crosses the line, she’ll do whatever she can do to help the team.” The Bulldogs season came to an end on Sunday, in a heart breaking finals loss against Collingwood. The Bulldogs trailed by 28 points in the third quarter, but managed to get back to within five points with less than three minutes to go. The Magpies held on to win, 5.10 (40)-5.5 (35).

It was a tough day out for the Werribee Giants in Baseball Victoria summer league men’s division 2. Coming into the match in good form, the Giants proved no match for the ladder leading Williamstown Wolves, losing 6-0. The loss leaves the Giants sitting in eighth spot. In the women’s division 3 west competition, the Giants beat the North Western Titans, 14-11. The Giants sit fifth with three wins from five games.

A-League 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 clubs’ women’s development squad coach, said it was a really exciting time for the club. “They’ve all been fantastic,” he said. “Having coached the Calder players and seeing them adapt to this environment and go to another level.” For more, head to www.starweekly. com.au.

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Flying start for the new look Werribee Centrals While it’s a new look Werribee Centrals this season in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3, it was a couple of familiar faces that were the stars of the show on Saturday. Competition finally got under way on Saturday after the first five days of the season were called off. For Centrals, it looked like it was going to be a tough day against Sunshine Heights as they crumbled to 4-26. President Luke Allister said what happened next was some of the best individual performances he had seen in his time at the club. “We lost 4-20 odd and our assistant coach Shaun [Jennings] came in and played one of the best innings I have seen for a while. “He made 80 off 81 balls and gave us

something to defend. He batted with the tail and lower order and they got him on strike and worked with him. “It was magic to watch.” Centrals ended up posting 9-146 from their overs. Allister said they were probably 30-40 runs short of what they would have liked, but were happy to take that total after not looking like they would pass 100 earlier in the innings. Then with the ball it was Jayden Golowka. Golowka took four wickets late in the innings including a hat-trick, to finish with 4-11 as Sunshine Heights was restricted to 8-126. Allister said it was the first time that he could recall a hat-trick in the first XI in his time at the club.

“We’ve got a number of new guys at the club, but it was two guys who have been at the club 15-20 years that stood up for us. “It was really pleasing and it will hopefully set up a good start for us. I don’t think we’ve won our first match for five or six years.” Allister said he was thrilled with how the side performed in the field considering it was their first match of the season, saying they had gelled really well. He knows there is still work to be done from there. “We only had one wicket before drinks,” he said. “Jayden come on and took four wickets towards the end. “There’s area’s to work on.” Centrals face Point Cook in the local Wyndham derby this Saturday. Point Cook started the season with a loss to

Positive start for Cats By Tara Murray Hoppers Crossing made a statement in its first match of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season. One of the big players in the off season, the Cats started the season with a big win against Bayswater. Finally on the field after the first five days were washed out, the Cats made the most of their opportunity to get out and bat. Sent in, they made 7-254 off their 45 overs. New captain-coach Simon Lambert and Shijit Chandran made an instant impact in their first matches for the club. Lambert made 52, while Chandran was the star of the show with an unbeaten 131 off 125 balls. “The top of the order was very productive,” Lambert said. “We took the opportunity to put the pressure back on them. “Myself and Shijit had us at 0-100 after 15 overs and we were able to set a platform. I wasn’t able to go on with it, but Shijit got 130 not out and everyone else chipped in to set a big total.” Lambert said Chandran looked like a really good cricketer who had the power game to match the technical side. He said he was looking forward to getting a first hand look at the other end as the two look to put together a successful partnership at the top of the order. While Lambert was happy with the batting, he said there was work to be done on the bowling side of things. Bayswater finished with 9-180 off its overs, with Lambert the pick of the bowlers with 3-28 off his overs. “We were well below our best,” he said. “Our length wasn’t the standard we expected. “When we’re bowling our best we should be keeping sides to under 150. We bowled a bit short and they were too easy to pick off. “With 260 on the board it doesn’t hurt you. We need to be harder to score against. “We won by 80 runs, so we’re not too disappointed.” Lambert said while they were disappointed with the bowling, he knows that they’ve had limited preparation on a turf wicket. He said it was the first time they’d had a proper game in the middle. “Every bowler got four or five overs,” Lambert said. “I tried to rotate everyone so they had time at the crease going into next week.” For the new look side the win was exactly what they were after. Lambert said while they had been happy with how the pre-season had

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looked, getting on the field and showing that was a different story. “I rate our side pretty highly and have high ambitions for us,” he said. “A big win first up gives heaps of confidence and shows the rest of the competent that we mean business. “It’s only the first game, but it’s a good starting point.”

Werribee also started the season with a strong win, beating Melton. The Tigers made 8-209 from their overs with Nathan Taylor top scoring with 54, while the Dean brothers, Matthew and Shaun, were among the runs at the top of the order. The Lions finished well short, bowled out for 155. Mitchell Cullen took three wickets.

Pascoe Vale Hadfield. Pascoe Vale made 7-158 from its overs, with Ross Martin taking three wickets for Point Cook. Point Cook fell just short, bowled out for 152 in the second last over. Harvinder Singh top scored with 42 coming in at number seven. In division 4, Bellbridge suffered a big loss to the Williamstown Congs. In division 5, Wyndhamvale lost to Footscray Angliss, while Sanctuary Lakes made 8-146 before bowling Centrals out for 110. Tara Murray

Tough going for United Western United’s tough run of form has continued with another disappointing result on Sunday, this time against Adelaide United in the A-League. Last season’s champions have found the going tough early this season and have just one point from five games. On Sunday, Western United rued missed opportunities in the first half as Adelaide piled on three goals of their own. Nicolas Milanovic came off the bench and reduced the margin back to two goals, before Ben Halloran scored Adelaide’s fourth. Dylan Pierias scored a second for Western United, but it was too little, too late as they lost 4-2. United coach John Aloisi said they should be getting more out of the games than they have so far this season. “We had 24 shots to their 10, four on target to our 11, they win 4-2,” he said. “Immediate reflection, every time the opposition is getting a chance, they’re scoring. “That’s down to some of our defensive fragilities at the moment and individual errors that are costing us and it cost us again. “Because of the amount of chances we are creating and should be scoring, we still scored two, you should never lose a football game. “We have to make sure that we don’t drop our heads too much.” Aloisi said having five key players out was having an impact, with players getting games who wouldn’t be if they had a full squad available. None of those five players are expected to be back for this week’s match with Wellington Phoenix. The match is the last before a break due to the World Cup. Aloisi said the break comes at a good time to allow them to get players fit and ready for selection. He said the group needs to come together now and this is a really good opportunity for that and show what they are made of. Tara Murray

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