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Busking to cure cancer When nine-year-old Matilda is busking outside Wyndham shopping centres the, she isn’t using her hard-earned gains for money for toys, clothes or treats. Instead, the Werribee resident has put her current earnings of $500 towards supporting the Cancer Council. The idea came to Matilda after listening to her mum read a story about Johnny Ruffo, an Australian musician battling brain cancer. “I decided to do it because two of my grandparents were diagnosed with cancer and I heard how [Ruffo] used to busk and I decided to do the same,” she said. Matilda’s parents said she’s usually quite shy, but they are “super proud” their daughter. “We think she is so brave for doing what, we think not a lot of nine-year-olds would,” her mum Tamara said. Matilda encourages other kids to find creative and challenging ways to face their fears. “Just go for it and conquer your fears,” she said. Nine-year-old Matilda is busking to raise money for the Cancer Council.

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Animal care up in the air The proposed closure of Melbourne University’s Werribee U-Vet Animal Hospital has drawn strong opposition from residents who have labelled the move “dreadful” and an “absolute shame”. U-Vet provides animal care, referral and specialist support services, and 12-hour emergency care to pet owners across the western suburbs, treating more than 25,000 animals each year. Werribee resident Susan Browning said she’s been a client of the hospital since 2001. Her two Rottweilers and two Staffordshire bull terriers “wentthere for everything”. “When your dog is haemorrhaging

blood from the back end, it’s not fun,“ she said. “It’s very difficult to try and get an appointment with a vet outside the U-Vet environment. “[The proposed closure] places great strain on other vet practices in the area.” Ms Browning said the hospital once offered many specialist services, but she’ll now have to travel to Dandenong, Essendon Fields or Kensington, depending on what type of care her pets need. “For me, [the U-VET hospital] is the heart of Werribee,” she said. Animal Justice Party Werribee candidate Josh Segrave said the proposed closure would be an “absolute tragedy“ and a “blow to the entire community”.

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“Animal care is in crisis, and the last thing Werribee needs is our only emergency hospital closing its doors,” he said. Mr Segrave said he was deeply concerned the closure would limit the type of care available during an emergency, and could put pressure on other veterinary clinics and hospitals in the region. “Animals should never go without the care they need, and those with pets shouldn’t be forced to travel halfway across Melbourne to get critical care for their companion animals,” he said. Mr Segrave said the closure would also be “devastating” for hospital staff and student veterinarians who complete their training at U-Vet. A spokesperson for the University of

Melbourne said while there were no changes to operations at the hospital at this time, consultation regarding its future was being undertaken. “It is proposed that the University of Melbourne will cease to operate U-Vet Animal Hospital at Werribee,” the spokesperson said. “In addition, the university is also exploring the potential for a third party commercial veterinary business to operate from the Werribee hospital facility in the future. “However any decision on this is subject to the outcome of the consultation on the university’s proposal regarding U-Vet. “This is a source of great regret and we will take all possible steps to support our staff during this difficult period.”

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Woman jailed for killing family in house fire By Emily Woods, AAP A Victorian woman who lit a deadly fire, killing a young couple and their 19-day-old baby, will spend at least eight years behind bars. Jenny Hayes, 48, faced the Supreme Court in Melbourne on Friday, where she learned her fate after pleading guilty to three counts of arson causing death over the December 2020 fire. Abbey Forrest, 19, her partner Inderpal Sohal, 28, and their baby daughter Ivy died from carbon monoxide poisoning in the blaze, which Hayes lit in retribution after a man wronged her. Mr Sohal had allowed one of his friends to

use a downstairs bedroom of their Point Cook home. The friend hired Hayes, a sex worker, and she provided services which were paid for but there was a dispute and the man left. Hayes claimed he raped her and stole cash from her, then sent him a series of angry texts, including telling him she would set fire to his house. After waiting in her car for four minutes, she stormed back into the down stairs bedroom and set fire to the mattress. The young family were asleep in an upstairs bedroom when their home became engulfed by flames.

Hayes sent the man who wronged her photos of the burning house, and took more photos as she drove away. Justice Elizabeth Hollingworth handed Hayes a 13-year jail term and she must serve a minimum of eight years before she will be eligible for parole. “Three innocent people lost their lives as a result of your actions,” she told Hayes in court. “Ivy was the most vulnerable of all.” Hayes is the fifth person in Victoria to be sentenced for arson causing death. She has already served almost two years of her prison term.

Abbey Forrest’s sister, Emily (left) and mother, Elizabeth after the sentencing. (James Ross/AAP)

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Mayor Peter Maynard, opposition education spokesperson David Hodgett and Point Cook Liberal candidate Angela Newhouse at the East Werribee Precinct on Hacketts Road. (Supplied)

Liberal school promise A new P-12 school will be built in Werribee South if the coalition is successful at the November state election, signifying the activation of the East Werribee Precinct. Comprising 775 hectares of land bordered by Hacketts Road and the Princes Highway, the East Werribee Precinct is owned by the state government. In August, Wyndham council launched a campaign calling on all candidates to commit to developing the land to generate more jobs. Mayor Peter Maynard said council welcomed the coalition’s announcement. “[The] announcement meets two of our key advocacy asks in the lead up to this election: new schools, and the activation of East

Werribee,” councillor Maynard said. “We know our community is growing at a rapid rate –the 316,000 people that today call our city home will grow to 500,000 over the next 18 years. “As the community grows, we want to see investment in the infrastructure to support this growth. Schools are a key part of this.” Point Cook Liberal candidate Angela Newhouse joined Cr Maynard and opposition education spokesperson David Hodgett in Werribee South on Thursday, November 10 to announce the pledge. “I have taught at Point Cook schools for the past four and a half years, so I know how important it is to build a P-12 school here as

A neighbourhood battery will be installed in Wyndham if the Labor government is re-elected at the November 26 state election. Labor announced it will invest $42 million to install 100 neighbourhood batteries across Victoria, including in Hume, Macedon Ranges, Whittlesea, and Maribyrnong, increasing the number of homes with access to a battery and providing extra storage capacity for local communities. Increasing storage capacity will mean more households can reap the rewards of returning surplus solar-generated electricity to the grid through feed-in tariffs, meaning more households will have access to cheaper renewable energy even if they don’t have their own solar panels, the state government said. “Victoria is the battery capital of Australia with a world-leading storage target, now we’re building 100 neighbourhood batteries across the state to make sure all families can share the savings from our solar boom,“ Premier Daniel Andrews said. Neighbourhood batteries will store clean, cheap energy when it is abundant during the day and feed it back into the grid when it’s needed at night, the state government said. Labor will initially install batteries in 28 communities across Victoria – 15 in metropolitan Melbourne and 13 in regional Victoria.

soon as possible,” Ms Newhouse said. “Putting the first landmark building in East Werribee will help attract businesses here and start creating a huge, thriving white-collar business and employment zone. “East Werribee P-12 will bring the Werribee South community together allowing their kids to go to one school. At the moment, students living in Werribee South are zoned to 10 different schools, four of which involve inconvenient and dangerous freeway crossings. “It will be great to see Werribee South kids together, and joined by many students from the south and west of Point Cook in a brand new state-of-the-art school.”

Ambulance wait times increase for Wyndham patients Wyndham residents waited an average of 15 minutes and 10 seconds for emergency services in the three months to September. The newest data released by Ambulance Victoria (AV), measures the response time between when a triple-0 call is made and when the first AV resource arrives on scene. Callers in this quarter waited an average of two minutes and 18 seconds more for an ambulance, when compared to the 13 minutes and 32 second response time in the same quarter for 2021-22. AV said its target response time of 15 minutes can be impacted by a multitude of factors, including traffic, travel distance

required and availability of ambulances. In Wyndham, 66 per cent of the 3431 code one calls were responded to within the 15 minute target.

AV executive director clinical operations Anthony Carlyon said demand for ambulance services remained at record levels due to the continued impacts of COVID-19 and the flu. “July to September was our busiest first quarter on record, and the second busiest quarter ever,” Mr Carlyon said. “Together with the previous quarter, this was by far the busiest and most challenging winter ever.” Mr Carlyon said the state’s paramedics and first responders were working tirelessly to keep delivering “world class care”. “We’re working hard to relieve pressure across the health system with more paramedics

on the road,” Mr Carlyon said. A comparison of the quarter comprising April, May and June shows an 18 second decrease in response time, from 15 minutes and 28 seconds to the 15 minutes and 10 seconds in this quarter. Mr Carlyon said statewide, Ambulance Victoria was attending 18000-2000 cases a day, and asked the community to help by saving triple-0 for emergencies. “From July to September 39,627 callers to triple-0 did not need an emergency ambulance and were instead connected by paramedics and nurses in our Secondary Triage team to more appropriate care,” Mr Carlyon said. Wednesday, 16 November, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 3

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This year’s DonateLife Thank You Day seeks to encourage residents to reflect and say thanks to organ and tissue donors and their families. Truganina resident Vikas Srivastava has undergone two kidney transplants in his life,. The first was when his mother became a living donor for him in 2009 at the age of 28. Mr Srivastava’s body began rejecting the kidney about three months post-transplant, and the transplanted kidney failed completely after three and a half years. The 42-year-old was then placed on the national waitlist for a donor kidney and during the eight years he spent on the waitlist, he underwent dialysis for four hours a day,

three days a week. Mr Srivastava was notified of an available kidney and had his second transplant toward the end of last year. “There are no words to say how thankful I am to the donor and the family. There’s so much sadness when a loved one passes away, so to make that decision right then and there … it takes a lot of courage and a golden heart to do something like this,” he said. “I find it hard to express. What I’m doing right now wouldn’t be possible without their ultimate gift. It is the biggest gift, and I’m grateful to both my mum as well as this great soul, for their kindness.” Register at donatelife.gov.au

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Police found $3000 and the keys to a Mercedes allegedly containing commercial quantities of drugs, a sword and a taser after arresting a man they say was causing trouble at shopping centre in Werribee on November 9. Police searched the Avondale Heights man, 38, at the scene, finding cash and the keys to a Mercedes parked in the carpark. He has been charged with offences including trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin and methamphetamine and possess prohibited weapons. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Lil’ detour up for award Wyndham council has been announced as a finalist for the Victorian Tourism Awards for its ‘A Delightful Lil’ Detour’ campaign to promote visiting Werribee and surrounds. Launched in November 2021, the movement sought to portray Werribee as a well-positioned suburb that’s easy to get to, with many attractions to visit. Council’s destination Wyndham portfolio holder, councillor Heather Marcus, said she was “thrilled” to know the campaign had “raised the profile” of Werribee and surrounds. “[Werribee has] lots to offer from animal encounters at the Werribee Open Range Zoo and outdoor adventures in Point Cook Costal Park, to enjoying local wines [and] lovely heritage sites,” Cr Marcus said. “My favourite place is the Werribee River, and I certainly love the K-Road cliffs, but for a very exciting place to visit that you can not beat, is the beautiful Werribee Mansion and surrounding garden. “It is delightful that we can invite the people to come here to Wyndham, spend the night, and see what we have in our city.” Cr Marcus said Werribee combines the best of city, coastal and country areas. “It’s beautiful because you can be in the suburb with many many houses, and just a short drive is the country,” she said. “Just a drive around Werribee South amongst all those magnificent gardens and then before you know it, you’re on the coast. “Werribee actually has everything.” Despite all the attractions the suburb has to offer, Cr Marcus believe it’s the people that make the city great. “We need to celebrate that, we have got so many beautiful cultures now, but we’re all one, and I think it’s lovely that we’ve got our people.” Winners for the awards are announced on

Councillor Heather Marcus at the Wyndham Harbour in Werribee South.

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Views sought on bike park Wyndham council is seeking community feedback on proposed inclusions to make council reserve on Corporate Drive in Point Cook an enjoyable spot. The bike park will provide facilities for cyclists and pedestrians and is expected to include new picnic seating, a bike repair station and new bike racks, a drinking fountain, additional tree planting and canopy shade from the sun. Mayor Peter Maynard said he welcomes the proposals for the new bike park as it progresses the ambitions of the Wyndham Coastal and Marine Management Plan. “The Wyndham Coastal and Marine Management Plan has allowed council to strategically plan and invest in improvement works along our coastline, to leave a lasting legacy for future generations,” he said. “It provides direction on improvements that give our residents and visitors more opportunities to get active and enjoy our wonderful coast. “We’re dedicated to building infrastructure that encourages sustainable transport, not only is it good for the health of our community – inspiring positive wellbeing – it is good for the health of our environment.” Feedback closes December 7 and will be used to finalise the plans for the bike park, with council saying it expects construction to take place early 2023. Details: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ point-cook-bike-park

results, I think the staff have worked and I think competitions make people more aware of what we’ve got,” she said.

Dynon Road closed in both directions In November and December 2022

Dynon Road between Dryburgh St and the CityLink inbound exit ramp will be closed in both directions from 10pm Saturday 26 November to 7am Thursday 22 December so we can continue building the elevated road between Maribyrnong River and the CBD. Detours via Footscray Road will be in place. Drivers should plan ahead and allow for extra travel time.

Thanks for your patience We understand that these closures may be disruptive to you. Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work as quickly and safely as possible to get the job done. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more information, including detour routes and closure times. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

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Wyndham greenfield sales slow Lot sales activity in the western growth corridor has contracted by 45 per cent in the third quarter for 2022, according to new data. RPM’s Quarterly Greenfield Market Report provides insight on the vacant land sector in Wyndham, Melton and Bacchus Marsh from July to September. The report indicated that the median lot value had increased by one per cent in Wyndham, with the average lot setting land owners back $380,000. RPM project marketing managing director Luke Kelly said buyers were showing a higher degree of cautiousness in the current financial climate. “Buyers are facing a host of challenges, from

increasing construction costs through to the rising cost of living, reducing borrowing power and higher mortgage repayments, which is causing them to delay their decision making,” Mr Kelly said. “We think this will be a temporary state of affairs with signs construction costs are already levelling off and the cash rate predicted to peak mid next year. “That presents an opportunity to buyers to get into the market now while the level of competition is less intense.” The report also indicated there are now just 83 active estates in the western growth corridor, the lowest number in three years. Mr Kelly said the decreases in sales volume

this quarter disguised the fact volumes remained well above peak pandemic levels. “We’re seeing a normalisation or stabilisation in the market now, with sales falling back towards pre- pandemic levels,” he said. “At the same time supply is keeping pace with demand, leading to a healthy absorption rate and enabling developers to catch their breath after a period of intense activity.” Mr Kelly said interested buyers should retain a level of cautious optimism. “While there are challenges in the market over the short-to-medium term, we believe it will bounce back strongly over the long term due to strong fundamentals such as population growth and government incentives,” he said.

Trees help new station The Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade will be selling Christmas trees to raise money for new equipment. Captain Trevor Weston said this would be the 11th year the brigade participated in the fundraising activity. “All funds raised through this activity help purchase vital equipment, support members to undertake training and other essential activities,” Mr Weston said. “The Wyndham Vale CFA are currently in the planning stages of constructing a new purpose-built fire station. As we transition into this new station, these funds will be even more important in contributing to construction and fit-out costs.” Mr Weston said the brigade is “appreciative” of the “great support” shown by the community. “We are 100 per cent volunteer so every tree

or stand we sell goes a long way to helping us better serve the community,” Mr Weston said. “The community can get involved by coming down to the station, say hi and buy a tree, pre-order online, or share our social media post.” The trees will be available for purchase on the weekends of November 26 and 27, December 3 and 4 and December 10 and 11. Ranging from 5-8ft tall, the trees are cut fresh every weekend and will not be replaced once sold out. Details: wyndhamvale.christmastrees@ gmail.com

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Call for tougher data protection By Fatima Halloum A Tarneit resident who had his data exposed in the Optus leak is warning other people to better protect their information, and is calling on the federal government to introduce tougher restrictions for privacy breaches. As the director of BroadWeb Digital, a technology and digital marketing website, Venkatesh Kanchan thought he knew more than most the best way to keep his data secure. When he received an email informing him his information had been compromised he

worried about becoming the victim of identity theft. “I understand what’s required to keep your data secure, and finding out all my information [had been leaked], it feels like a lot of it was down to carelessness [from Optus],” he said. Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said the company is committed to rebuilding trust following the cyberattack on its customers. “We recognise how painful the exposure of personal information from the cyberattack on Optus customers has been, and we are deeply sorry,” she said.

Optus announced customers had the option to take up a free 12-month subscription with credit monitoring and identity protection service Equifax. Mr Kanchan signed up to the program. Mr Kanchan said the experience has made him think about what personal data he should supply to companies. “I make sure I don’t re-use my passwords between services [because] if my password gets breached and they try to get into my email with the same password they won’t be able to.” Mr Kanchan said he hopes the breach will prompt the government to introduce stricter

regulations and fines. Attorney General Mark Dreyfus said the federal government had introduced legislation to significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches. “Significant privacy breaches in recent weeks have shown existing safeguards are outdated and inadequate ... Companies must do better to prevent breaches from happening,” he said. Mr Dreyfus said a comprehensive review by the Attorney-General’s Department will be completed this year, ahead of an overhaul of the Privacy Act next year.

CWA is not just scones Despite investing in women from marginalised communities and awarding scholarships to disadvantaged students, Julia Toffolon believes most people still carry misconceptions about what it is the Country Women’s Association does. As the president of the Werribee South branch, Ms Toffolon has helped raise funds for flood-affected communities, mother’s support groups and kids in foster care, yet she says people often reduce the CWA to a group of frail old ladies making homemade jam. “People will say things to me like ‘oh, are those old ladies still around? are they still making scones?’,” she said. “But they don’t look any deeper, they don’t ask, ‘why do they make scones? what do they do with the money?’. “They just dismiss it.” Ms Toffolon said the group doesn’t want

recognition just for people to be “more generous of spirit”, take the time to ask questions to understand what the CWA does behind the scenes and consider joining to help members elevate those in need. “Someone said to me, ‘oh, I thought about joining but I don’t sew and I don’t cook,’ but there’s other things you can do, are you good with PR? Are you good with computer skills? Are you good with mopping a floor?,” she said. “Everybody has gifts that they think are ordinary … It’s starts with just a small thing.”

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Funding promised for Werribee The coalition has announced a series of election pledges across Wyndham in the lead up to the November state election. Liberal party’s Werribee candidate Mia Shaw said the coalition would provide $10 million towards restoring the old Melbourne Water Discovery Centre into an arts and events precinct. “This is such a fantastic project for the entire area,” Ms Shaw said. An investment of $200,000 will be made to upgrade the Quarbing Street shopping strip

in Werribee, including maintaining outdoor dining spaces, signage, public seating, and lighting and footpath upgrades. Ms Shaw said investing in Quarbing Street was vital to support the community that relies on it. “For Victoria to be number one again, the first step is to give local traders positive and practical support so they can stay open and grow their business.” Ms Shaw also announced Chirnside Park Oval could soon host televised games and events, which she said is an “amazing

upgrade” that will boost nearby businesses. The coalition will invest $2 million towards upgrading the lighting system to 1000 lux, the lighting standard where games and events held at the oval can be televised, including AFLW and both men’s and women’s VFL games. “If we’re getting more games heading to the MCG of the west, that means more spectators, more restaurant bookings, more hair appointments and more foot traffic in our stores.” Ms Shaw said the park is an important

sporting precinct for the Werribee community and is located nearby Werribee’s CBD, train station and freeway. Liberal sport spokesperson Cindy McLeish said the announcement will mean more competition-grade playing fields suitable for broadcast.“Victorians will be able to watch more sport, live from right in the heart of Werribee,” she said. “This delivery is part of the wider world-class Chirnside Park sporting precinct that the Werribee community know and love.”

Nurse’s ‘tired’ portrait Jill Velinos hopes her portrait titled ‘Rose Unmasked’ brings recognition to the nurses who have spent the last three years wearing masks while working through the pandemic. The image of a nurse named Rose, taken by the Werribee resident, has been selected as a finalist in the portrait category for the Australian Photography awards 2022. “I’m a nurse by trade and I took some time off to have my children and then I didn’t work through the pandemic but towards the end I had the urge to go back,” she said. “There were so many changes going on and I wanted to start making portraits of the staff I worked with, to get to know who they are as people without all their masks and PPE on. “I just really wanted to humanise them, all the essential workers were seen as a collective but every single person that worked throughout the pandemic had a family waiting for them at home.” Using only natural light to take the photo, Ms Velinos said she believes the image really

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reflects the nurse’s exhaustion. “She just looks really tired and I think that really encapsulates it, she’s the face of so many other people that we never see, she’s almost like face of essential workers,” she said. Ms Velinos said she felt “chuffed” upon finding out her work had been recognised, and is “very proud” of her image. “Just being there for me [as a finalist], I feel over the moon,” she said. “It’s not about me, it’s about all my colleagues that I work with.” Details: https://photocollective.com.au/ australian-photography-awards/

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Labor courts Centrals Point Cook Centrals could be supported with a grant of up to $12,000 to help cover ground hire if Labor is successful at the state election. The funding will be used to secure ground access at a facility adjacent to the club’s home base at Featherbrook Oval, which is currently at capacity, and limiting both training and match day activity. “We thank [Labor candidate] Mat [Hilakari] and the state government for the grant, which will help us secure additional ground access for our junior football program,” club president Todd Van Blommestein said. Mr Van Blommestein said local sporting groups “build community” and help bring people together to forge new social connection, especially in a relatively new community like Point Cook. “Local sport also provides opportunities for healthy physical activity for men, women and people of all ages, and particularly for local boys and girls,” he said. “Over time it will provide an outlet for these kids, helping them have a stake in the community and to avoid getting drawn into anti-social activities. “Off-field we are growing fast, especially our junior football and netball programs. As a local community organisation, our volunteers work extremely hard to support the club, but ultimately the club needs funding to continue to operate. “Most funding comes from our generous sponsorship partners, but this grant from the state government will help us expand opportunities for local boys and girls to play football.” Mr Hilakari said community sport is the lifeblood of so many suburbs and brings families together through a shared love of sport. “Across Point Cook, Labor will keep

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building the community infrastructure that we need,” Mr Hilakari said. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said: “Every parent wants to see their kids

active and engaged, local sporting clubs are the heart of so many communities”.

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Digital funding The Committee for Wyndham has received a $20,000 grant from the state government, which will go towards funding a new project. The ‘Wyndham – Our digital future’ project is a digital capability program delivered via workshops, networking events and one-on-one sessions. Business chambers and trader groups play an important role in supporting small businesses across the state. “Congratulations to Committee for Wyndham for designing such a fantastic project for the local business community,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said. “This is a great way for small businesses in Wyndham to connect and collaborate while being part of something that will benefit the whole community.” The funding was received through the Business Chambers and Trader Groups Program, and since launching in 2020, the program has provided about $7 million to help support more than 300 local business organisations across the state. “This program continues to support creative initiatives that fuel the local economy and keep businesses and community connected,” Small business Minister Jaala Pulford said. “I look forward to seeing more of these ideas brought to life in small business communities across Victoria. “Our local business chambers and trader groups play a vital role in supporting small businesses communities across the state.”

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Grass and weed backlog grows Wyndham council is urging residents to be patient amid an increase in overgrown vegetation removal requests around the municipality. Council’s city operations director, Stephen Thorpe, said the increased seasonal rainfall, along with high overnight temperatures has created the ideal conditions for grass and weed growth. “Wyndham city recognises the increase in vegetation growth throughout the municipality and is working hard to address the situation,” Mr Thorpe said.

“Our teams are doing their best to manage the workload. “Staff have been working overtime on weekends since September to keep up with the increased growth.” The Bureau of Meteorology’s October state climate summary confirmed Victoria had its wettest October on record and warmer than average nights. A resident on social media expressed concerns about the dangers that could be lurking in the long grass. “It’s [the grass] up to your knees along

Bulban Road … I’m worried about snakes now it’s getting warmer,” the resident wrote. Other residents called on council to consider hiring additional staff to help with maintaining the vegetation. “As someone that works in the industry, we are run off our feet,” another resident responded. “To everyone saying hire more staff … all industries across the board are struggling to fill positions [it’s] hard to get workers.” Mr Thorpe said council is responsible for maintaining more than 400 play spaces, 2100

hectares of parks and open space and more than 1000 individual parcels of land. “Each month, council staff and contractors mow around three million square metres of grass – the equivalent of 170 MCG ovals,” he said. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we work through the increased demand on services.” Residents can make an enquiry or report an issue using council’s online portal. Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/submitcustomer-service

Free breakfast for kids Hungry residents can drop into the Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre to pick up a treat at the Youth Services Breakfast Club. Running every Thursday morning from 8-8.45am, Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the club provides young people with the nourishment they need to start the school day. “With the cost of living affecting many families, this initiative helps young people access breakfast before school, giving them a good start to the day,” Councillor Maynard said. “We’re working hard to make Wyndham a healthy city, and providing young people with healthy breakfast is a great start. “Young people can choose from a selection of drinks including juices, hot chocolate and Up and Go, as well as yogurt, muesli bars and fruit. It is all free. Cr Maynard stressed the importance of having breakfast, and said the club is also a great way to make friends.

“Coming along on a Thursday morning to Breakfast Club also gives young people the opportunity to talk and make social connections and also access other services they may need,” he said. “Wyndham’s Youth Services also offer after school activities [and] young people can pop in and say hello to our friendly youth workers at Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre on Wednesday afternoons where we offer a wide variety of free social and skill building activities and programs for young people of Wyndham aged 12-25.”

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Support for struggling families Wyndham families will soon have better access to free parenting support services after Wyndham council and Drummond Street Services announced a new partnership to assist struggling parents or guardians. Drummond Street Services is an organisation offering a wide range of services to help people facing personal challenges related to living situations, health, identity, relationships and community. Wyndham council’s healthy city portfolio holder, councillor Adele Hegedich, said the

partnership is a wonderful opportunity for parents or carers to access information, most from the comfort of their home, to help them handle stressful parenting situations. “Due to the pandemic and staff shortages, we have seen the availability of our Maternal Child Health (MCH) program reduce. In turn this has had a huge impact on parents with cancellations of MCH appointments for older children and missing that opportunity to get help and advice when it comes to parenting,” Cr Hegedich said.

Cr Hegedich said providing free parenting programs like this ensures that the families of Wyndham continue to receive the support they need while raising their children. “Run by experienced facilitators with years of expertise in helping manage the ups and downs of raising children, the courses will allow parents or carers to meet and hear from others going through similar experiences,” she said. Four different parenting courses are available and focus on assisting an array of

parenting experiences. The courses available include a 50-minute stress management for mums Group a 45 minute online working parents with toddlers seminar, a face to face family foundations program and a 90 minute online parenting kids who worry seminar. The sessions run on days between November 19-26 and a full list of services is available on the Wyndham council website and bookings can be made via Drummond Street. Details: https://bit.ly/3f8xixs or events@ ds.org.au

Storm open training Melbourne Storm fans are invited to attend a special open training session in Wyndham on Saturday, November 19. Storm’s National Rugby League (NRL) squad will visit the Werribee Bears’ home ground, Haines Drive Reserve, to continue preparations for the start of the 2023 NRL season. “The team really enjoyed our trip around the local grounds last year,” Storm captain Christian Welch said. “We’re looking forward to seeing all of our members again, saying hello and enjoying an atmosphere that’s a little bit different for a training session.” Entry to the open session is free, and gates open at 9am, with activities through to 1pm including a free Storm Junior League clinic for the kids to show off their rugby league skills. “This is a fabulous opportunity for the community to get up close and connect with the stars of the game,” NRL Victoria general manager Brent Silva said.

“We are grateful to have a club like storm willing to get out to the suburbs to support the local community and our clubs involved in the Storm Junior League and Storm Premiership. “We are excited to be able provide some great opportunities for kids to learn some skills and inspire them to be future Storm NRL and NRLW players.” Storm’s first pre-season match will be against the Sydney Roosters on February 12. Details: playrugbyleague.com

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Western United women are ready to make history By Holly McGuinness Western United will take to the pitch this weekend for its inaugural A-League Women’s match. Already proving themselves a team to watch, defeating Melbourne Victory in a recent practise match, the upcoming round one game will have the two sides pitted against each other again. United women’s football manager Amanda Stella said pulling everything together has been a pretty big challenge but as it all falls into place leading up to the game, the players are buzzing with excitement to represent the west. “You can’t get much more heart of the west out here,” she said “Our mission is to create an opportunity for all the girls, kids and families to be a part of our club and we want to be the number one team in the west.” Making this first game even more special, it’ll be played on the team’s home ground at City Vista Recreation Reserve in Caroline Springs, making it the first A-League game played in the west. Shaping up to be a spectacular day, fans and spectators can expect a visit from Western United’s men’s A-League team, along with football inflatables, hair braiding, face painting, stilt walkers and a whole lot of infectious energy. Food on the day includes a spit roast and barbecue, with Ms Stella saying there’ll be just about everything there that spectators love about football. The selected squad is a mighty one, with four international players in the squad including highly skilled American goalkeeper Hilary Beal and Jess McDonald. McDonald, who will join Western United

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Ghana (GHA)

Germany (GER)

Morocco (MAR)

Switzerland (SUZ)

Uruguay (URU)

Japan (JPN)

Croatia (CRO)

Cameroon (CMR)

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MY PLACE Since getting involved in volutneering, Laura Mallia has raised thousands of dollars for charity. She was recently named Wyndham council’s young person of the month. Laura chats to Fatima Halloum about cycling over 800 kilometres for charity. What’s your connection to Hoppers Crossing? I have lived in Hoppers Crossing my whole life and my family have been here for over 50 years. I also grew up working at our local Hoppers McDonald’s store for five years. What do you like about where you live? I love living in Hoppers Crossing as we have everything we need so close by. There are so many activities to do in the Wyndham area and ways that we can support our local community What, if anything, would you change about where you live? As I previously worked as a disability support worker I would love to open up a local sustainable community centre for children and young adults with additional needs where we can teach them real life skills such as cooking, gardening, arts and crafts amongst other skills. For me working in this field was a really rewarding experience and I enjoyed getting to help out others. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I really love animals so any excuse to go down to Melbourne and Werribee zoo. I used to do work experience at Werribee zoo back in 2016 and love visiting all the cute animals! I also love going for walks down to the Werribee River with my dog or going on a bike ride down the Federation Trail. Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you... I used to have over 150 pets! And whilst I work in childcare now, I love animals and building things and have recently built a little house in my backyard for my dogs.

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Park for the RSPCA. I then became a social justice captain at my high school which got me involved in a lot more charity work where I volunteered raising over $4000 for the

RSPCA’s cupcake day by holding raffles and baked goods stall at school. I also cut 30cm off my long blonde hair and donated it to the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation who make wigs for kids with cancer and alopecia. I have also volunteered for a few years with Edmund Rice who hold a homework/tutoring club for refugee kids. As I got to year 12 I went over to the Philippines for 2 weeks where we volunteered in schools and orphanages and with children living on the streets. I am going back to the Philippines again in January with some young people from my parish church (St James in Hoppers Crossing) and can’t wait to continue with our missionary work helping those less fortunate than us. It’s been harder to find the time to volunteer now as I’m working full time but I love to do anything I can to help out other people and charities in my spare time How did you get into bike riding? I got into bike riding as I’m always looking for new charities to support and raise money for but through the COVID lockdown it was tougher to go out raising money so I looked for something I could do within my 5km and found the Great Cycle Challenge where I have raised over $1500 and rode over 800km over the last couple of years. You were recently announced as the Wyndham One recipient for November, how did it feel to be recognised for the great work that you do? It feels good to be recognised for my work but the main thing I hope for is to inspire other young people to get involved in their local community by volunteering their time to different charities and organisations. There will be a charity suited to everyone interests that would need your help.

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Crafting for a festive Christmas Holiday preparations are well under way in Wyndham, with multiple libraries hosting Christmas card workshops for residents to craft sentimental creations. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni was at Werribee Library on Tuesday, November 8. Details: https://bit.ly/3EiVirK

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Fun run draws a crowd The first ever Mayoral Fun Run was held on Sunday, November 6 at President’s Park. Participants could opt for a five kilometre run or walk, 10km run or 21.1km run, with all proceeds forwarded to the Black Dog Institute.

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Combined Churches Caring Melton chief executive Denise Morris has seen a large rise in demand for foodbank services in the past year.

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isolated case. Ms Morris said that demand for their foodbank service has increased by 58 per cent over the past 12 months, and the largest increase has been in people over 65. She said they used to supply food for eight to 10 over 65’s a month, but in August it was more than 50. “We’ve had a lot of people that have coped well throughout the years that are absolutely distraught that they have to reach out for help,” she said. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index measures household inflation and includes statistics about price change for categories of household expenditure. The consumer price index rose 1.8 per cent in the September quarter, and its annual increase of 7.3 per cent is the highest since 1990. Food and non alcoholic beverages alone

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or thirty years, a normal weekend for Wendy Cavanagh involved going to the footy, and out to lunch with her husband and their friends. They’d worked their entire lives and had no issues providing for their four children. These days though, Ms Cavanagh said a pub lunch would chew through about half of her weekly living allowance. Ms Cavanagh is 82 and her husband, Graham, 76. They are now retired, but rising living costs are stretching their pension paper-thin. They moved into an independent living retirement village in Melton after their old rental became too expensive, but rent still takes up over half their income, and essentials like electricity and groceries are taking up more of what’s left over. Ms Cavanagh said she has to be “very methodical” about how she shops. “One week I’ll do cleaning products and the other I’ll do food. I can’t afford to buy big cuts of meat, I barely eat meat because we really can’t afford it,” she said. In September this year a social worker recommended the Combined Churches Caring Melton’s food bank service to Ms Cavanagh. Ms Cavanagh said she didn’t want to do it, that it felt embarrassing. “It is an embarrassment because when you’ve worked all your life and you’ve been able to provide for a family and look after them and then all of a sudden now there’s just not the money there,” she said. “It was embarrassing, but then on the other hand I’m glad that there was something there that we were able to access that made it possible for us to get through. “We wouldn’t have gotten through that time without them, they were fabulous.” Ms Cavanagh said she feels older people are getting the “raw end of the deal” during the current economic downturn, and Combined Caring Churches Melton chief executive Denise Morris said their story is not an

have risen 9 per cent in 12 months. These rises push more and more people into insecure financial situations. Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report 2022 stated that two million, or 21 per cent, of households in Australia have experienced severe food insecurity in the last year. Food insecurity levels are increasing, with 55 per cent of food insecure households reporting that they can’t afford food more often this year than last year. Foodbank Australia defines severe food insecurity as households that sometimes skip meals, or entire days of eating because there’s no money for food. The Foodbank Hunger Report said that increasing cost of living is the most common reason for food insecurity, with 64 per cent of people citing it as a cause. Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places executive director Susie Maloney said that older people can often be more at risk for certain indicators of disadvantage, especially chronic illness. Chronic illness is also compounded by other factors such as public health wait times, access to quality housing, and access to quality food. Ms Maloney said disadvantage is complex and has a lot of interconnections, her organisation, Jesuit Social Services released their Dropping Off The Edge report in 2021, which measured 37 aspect disadvantage in different postcodes across Australia. The report indexes Statistical Area Level 2’s and gives them a rating of one to five. Melton, Melton South, and Melton West all received the reports highest rating of one, as did many other suburbs in Melbourne’s west including Werribee East, Sunshine, Altona and Delahey. Ms Maloney said the drivers of disadvantage in these areas exacerbate the effects of rising living costs. “The way in which outer areas have been developed and the lack of services and the provision of services is certainly a feature of what we are seeing,” she said.

“In talking about the cost of living, clearly housing affordability, transport costs, fuel costs, are ongoing and challenging, and particularly for communities living in outer areas. “Growth in outer areas is narrowly framed around ideas of affordability being just affordability of a home, all the other living costs are now becoming much more significant, and so we have to really change the way we think about what affordability means.” Ms Maloney said that the recent federal budget contained some positive signs around the increase in supply of social and affordable housing, but there’s more that needs to be done. She said it’s especially disappointing that there’s no commitment to increase the Jobseeker payment and other income support. Hawke MP Sam Ray said he’s been fighting for the best outcomes for communities in his constituency. “The cost-of-living package will ease the cost of living pressure on households in Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan by providing almost 7,000 local families with access to cheaper childcare, increasing paid parental leave to six months and slashing the cost of medicines at the pharmacy by $12.50 per script,” he said. For Ms Cavanagh, the only option at the moment is to grit her teeth and keep going. “I’d like to be able to just walk into the supermarket and be able to buy a decent piece of steak, but all we can buy is a packet of sausages and then I’ve got to divide them in two, so it lasts for two meals. It’s very frustrating. It’s very depressing,” she said. “You don’t know what’s going on in other people’s lives, you can’t just look at someone and judge them “It’s brought about by the economy really. We haven’t told many people, we haven’t even told the family, but we wouldn’t have got through without [the foodbank]. It is what it is.” Wednesday, 16 November, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 19

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

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, 0406 196 630

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 252 872

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Joshua Burgess, who has been collecting artefacts with his metal detector for about 10 years. (Damjan Janevski) 306739_01

U3A Werribee The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes/activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres. ■ Rick, 0402 299 220

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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

AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.

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

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

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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

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

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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. Visitors most welcome. ■ Lou, 0409 331 271

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

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 are welcome. ■ Michelle, 9741 4402

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. 20 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 16 November, 2022

Newport Fiddle and Folk Club

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

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.

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

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, 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com

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By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring How this as a recipe for cooking up a successful motor vehicle? Start with the base of Australia’s top-selling brand for the past 25 years, add a badge that’s been around since 1967 and accumulated more than 1.5-million sales here. Then bulk it up to get into the booming compact SUV market, and top it off with the latest in fuel-saving hybrid technology. What you get is the brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross, a compact SUV that is likely to scare the pants of every other competitor in its highly-ompetitive market segment. After a long period when Toyota’s smallest SUV, the RAV4, grew into a mid-sized model leaving the compact field open to numerous competitors from other brands, it now has three vehicles in contention, Yaris Cross, C-HR and now the Corolla Cross. There are three Corolla Cross three variants, GX, GXL and a new name, Atmos. As is the norm with Toyota each comes with a hybrid option which adds between $2500 and $3000 to the price while GXL and Atmos are also available with all-wheel drive. Prices, prior to on-road costs, range from $33,000 for the entry level 2WD GX petrol through to $49,050 for our test vehicle, the Atmos AWD hybrid.

Styling Although it sits on the same platform as the Corolla hatch, the Cross has a totally different body as befitting an SUV. The styling is quite conservative but that’s unlikely to deter the typical Toyota buyer who prefers function over fashion. While it shares much with the Corolla its outer appearance is more mini-RAV4 than maxi-Corolla with a snub-nosed grille featuring the Toyota logo, with blue highlights in the centre. GXL and Atmos add front foglights, enhanced LED headlights and roof rails. The Atmos gets a two-piece panoramic moonroof.

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Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 package which adds a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control, lane trace and departure alert with steering assist, lane change assist with deceleration assist, road sign assist, door exit warning and automatic high beam. In addition, GSX gets parking support brake with vehicle and object detection and a panoramic view monitor. Atmos adds pedestrian detection to the parking support brake feature as well as advanced park assist. Corolla Cross has yet to receive an ANCAP rating but the maximum five points would seem certain.

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Corolla Cross is the first Toyota in Australia to get the brand’s new multimedia system. The entry-level GX uses an 8.0-inch touchscreen, GXL and Atmos get a 10.5-inch screen. The resolution is sharp and fast to respond with the option of using voice activation. Satellite navigation is standard in the GXL and Atmos. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto along with a single Type-C USB port in the front console of the GX and two in the centre console of the GXL and Atmos. Behind the steering wheel there’s a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster in the GX and GXL, with a much larger (12.3 inch) one in the Atmos. Corolla Cross also gets the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services communications system that uses the myToyota Connect smartphone app to allow owners to do

MODEL RANGE GX Petrol 2WD: $33,000 GX Hybrid 2WD: $35,500 GXL Petrol 2WD: $36,750 GXL Hybrid 2WD: $39,250 GXL Hybrid AWD: $42,250 Atmos Petrol 2WD: $43,550 Atmos Hybrid 2WD: $46,050 Atmos Hybrid AWD: $49,050 SPECIFICATIONS

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such things as remotely check the status of the doors and lights, access information such as the vehicle’s last known location and recent trips, or start the engine or climate control.

Driving The taller body of the Corolla Cross assist with access while the higher driving position, large windscreen, side windows and mirrors together with a relatively narrow A-pillar combine to provide excellent visibility to the front and side, only let down a bit by a fairly skinny rear window. There’s a reassuringly solid feel to the Cross

and it’s easy to drive and park around the urban environment which is most likely to be its home with steering which is relatively light but direct and intuitive. Apart from the battery-only start and silent running the Atmos hybrid that we tested had that sharp acceleration that we enjoy in all vehicles with an electric component. Suspension is well-balanced although we did get knocked around when maneuvering through a badly-cratered section of our drive courtesy of some recent flooding. Toyota is playing a waiting game in adopting pure electric and plug-in hybrid technology relying – very successfully – on the hybrid variants that feature across the range with sub- 5.0 L/100 km fuel consumption relatively easily achieved.

Summing up Everything about the new Corolla Cross points to it being a major success for Toyota. The Corolla name brings decades of credibility while the SUV body adds the family-friendly practicality that is so popular at this time. Add it’s neat styling, comparatively spacious interior, capable performance and excellent fuel economy and we expect it to overtake its compact SUV rivals within the next 12 months. All Toyotas now come with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. This can be extended to seven years on the engine and driveline, and 10 years on the hybrid battery, subject to all scheduled servicing being done at Toyota dealerships. There is also five-year capped price servicing due every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres at just $230 per visit.

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Werribee makes key signings By Tara Murray Werribee has announced its first two signings for the 2023 Victorian Football League season. Small forward Harry Grintell is making the move south from New South Wales to join Werribee. The 20-year-old spent last season with Greater Western Sydney’s VFL side appearing in 17 matches after graduating from the Giants Academy. A three-goal performance against Werribee in round nine and a 21-disposal effort against Footscray in the Giants’ final game of the season were among his best showings in 2022. The Narrandera-talent was previously one of a handful of players invited to the draft combine from the NSW-ACT area in his draft year and played NAB League for the Giants as well. Werribee football manager Mark Micallef said Grintell was a nice addition for the club. “Harry is an exciting get for us as a small forward,” he said. “He’s a country boy from Narrandera NSW, who before this year spent

time with the GWS Academy where he has been involved in their senior programs. “As a player he is skilled, hard at the footy and has a bit of cheek and we think he can really add something for us in the front half of the ground.” Cam McLeod also joins Werribee, crossing from Essendon’s VFL-side. The 194 centimetre McLeod got his first taste of state league footy with the club part way through the season with back-to-back appearances in rounds six and seven. The 20-year-old former Murray Bushranger and Albury Tiger continues Werribee’s strong links with the Ovens and Murray region. Micallef said the club was excited by McLeod’s potential. “Cam was rated highly ahead of last year’s AFL Draft before signing with Essendon VFL,” he said. “He possesses good marking ability, can take a strong grab up forward and hit the scoreboard. “There’s development to come in his game and with his body but we think he can play a variety of roles for us.”

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Two wins in a row for in form Werribee bowlers Werribee made it two in a trot in the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 on Saturday. After a slow start to the season, the Bees have started to find some form with back-to-back wins against Hoppers and now Keilor. On Saturday, the Bees put out a strong performance against Keilor, winning 90

(14)-83 (4). For the Bees, Robert Smith and Brendan Barker were the winning skips, with Smith’s rink the standout on the day. The win moves Werribee up to third on the ladder. Meanwhile, Hoppers had a tough day out against Altona 2, losing 107 (18)-50 (0).

Stephen Bartlett’s rink was the best on the day, losing by three shots, with all the other rinks suffering massive losses. Hoppers sits bottom without a win after the first five rounds. In division 3, section 1, Palm Lake suffered a 107 (18)-65 (0) loss to Williamstown, while Werribee 2 lost to the City of Melbourne, 87

(14)-56 (4). In division 4, section 1, Point Cook was too strong for Melton 3. Point Cook won 90 (16)-76 (2), with William Stewart’s rink the standout for Point Cook. In the same section, Werribee 3 lost to Rosamond, 107 (16)-60 (2). Tara Murray

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Who is the coach for the Socceroos football team? 2. In 2021 which Grand Slam title did Daniil Medvedev win? 3. Who is the current CEO of Tennis Australia?

6. Which AFLW club was recently criticised for 'home ground advantage' after being permitted to play the semi-finals at their home game oval?

4. F1 racer Lewis Hamilton took to social media to jab at which rival for questioning his accolades?

7. In which year did soccer star David Beckham leave Real Madrid and sign a five-year contract with LA Galaxy?

5. How many summer Olympic Games have been held in total?

8. In which 2022 Netflix film does Adam Sandler star as an NBA scout? 9. Josh Giddey, Patty Cripps and Tom Mitchell have all joined which fitness app as content creators? 10. Which recently retired tennis icon shared they had no interest of going into the commentary profession? 11. Major League Baseball rookie Jeremy Peña was named 2022 World Series MVP playing for which team? 12. What is the name of the black disc made of hard rubber used in ice hockey?

13. Champion golfer Dustin Johnson is married to Paulina, the daughter of which ice hockey great?

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14. English professional Ronnie O’Sullivan is world champion and world number one in which cue sport? 15. A French tennis player supposedly nicknamed 'The Crocodile' co-founded which company in 1933? 16. Manly Warringah Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold has previously coached which two NRL clubs? 17. Which Australian cricketer has co-authored two books, both with Nice Garry in the title? 18. Which Major League Baseball team did the Houston Astros defeat in the 2022 World Series? 19. Which sport is played by French professional club Catalan Dragons? 20. US sports host and analyst Terry Bradshaw played quarterback for which NFL team? 21. The new NRL team known as the Dolphins will use the colours red, white and what other colour?

22. Recently announced as part of the Socceroos World Cup squad, how old is rising Australian player Garang Kuol? 23. What Victorian batsman was recently recalled to the Test squad to face the West Indies? 24. In what year did Australian sailor Jessica Watson begin her solo global circumnavigation attempt?

28. Brian McKechnie, the batsman who faced the infamous underarm delivery in 1981, also represented New Zealand in which other sport? 29. What country holds the record for the highest score in a Twenty20 International match? 30. How long and wide is an Olympic-size swimming pool?

25. Brodie Grundy will play for which AFL team in 2023? 26. What Australian sporting league has teams named the Adelaide Giants and the Perth Heat? 27. Storm Sanders repesents Australia in which sport?

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Hoppers coaching role a perfect fit for Contessa New Hoppers Crossing coach Adam Contessa wasn’t looking to get back into coaching, but the chance at the Western Region Football League division 1 club ticked all the boxes. Contessa stepped away from coaching at the end of 2020 due to work commitments meaning he couldn’t commit to a role. With a change of work situation, a phone call from Hoppers Crossing piqued his interest and the rest is history. ‘It’s a great opportunity,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to getting my teeth into it. “It came up by chance. “I have started a new job down in Geelong and I am based in Pascoe Vale, so I couldn’t really commit to coaching in Melbourne. “I got a call from Hoppers Crossing a couple of weeks ago. My ears pricked up. “It wasn’t planned, I drive past the door every day.” Contessa said he had always wanted to coach again, but it was about finding the right

situation. The former AFL player is no stranger to the WRFL, with his previous job at Sunshine meaning he coached against the Warriors. He has been quick to pick the brain of former coach Steve Kretiuk, who stood down from the role after nine years. “I know Steve really well,” he said. “We’ve had a couple of convos with him about what they need to improve. “I think I have a relative understanding and once I get into it, I’ll make up my own opinions.” Contessa said the young talent coming through the club was one of the things that attracted him to the role. He said with the salary cap and points system that was the way that clubs had to go. “We want a strong culture and want to be a club where players want to be at the club,” he said. “What it also helps is the recruiting of other

players. A fair few gave the game away during the COVID period. “Their mates are still at the club and it might entice them to come back and play.” Contessa said it had been full steam ahead since his appointment with speaking to players and putting things in place from pre-season. He said they would start pre-season later this month. In good sign, for the Warriors, Contessa said 95 per cent of the playing squad had signed on for next season. “As a new coach walking in and knowing that the players want to stick around with a different vibe and a different look at the game is really pleasing,” he said. “We’re always looking to recruit. In convos with Steve and the committee it’s about targeting specific needs we went to recruit.” Tara Murray Adam Contessa

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Keane scratches an itch By Tara Murray Western United striker Hannah Keane had always wanted a second opportunity to come out to Australia to play in the A-League Women’s competition. After not playing in her first stint while at Melbourne City, Keane went away and worked on her game playing at home in America and in Europe. But the itch to play in Australia still remained in the background. “Last time I was with Melbourne City I thought I had a spot up until the last week,” she said. “They brought in another international, a seasoned pro. I would have picked her over me too. I think I would have been able to do well in this league. “I’ve got a better outlook on soccer and football and come back with all these experiences I have now.” Keane said getting her second chance was the perfect result of the disappointment of last time. She said her signing with United seemed to be the perfect match. 26 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 16 November, 2022

“I reached out to my old NPL [National Premier League] coach at Alamein from the last time I was here,” he said. “I asked if he knew any A-League coaches and whether he could give me some contact details so I could scope out interest. “He goes, ‘in five minutes Mark [Western United coach [Mark Torcaso] is going to call you’. He coached Calder United and he remembered me. “He gave me these spiel and it looked good and I thought I should give it a chance.” Keane would quickly sign on as the club’s first female international player, which she said was really special with the small number of internationals allowed to play in the competition. Keane has already had an impact in the club’s two practice matches, both against Melbourne Victory. She scored the winner in their first match, while she also scored in the side’s win on Thursday against Victory. “I’m really proud of everyone,” she said. “I’m a striker so the aim is to score a lot of goals, but looking more at a non-personal want,

I want Western to show what it can be. “They’re training the players really well and there’s a good culture for the girls and the back room staff. “Everyone is putting time and effort and hopefully only good results can come from that.” Keane said that while coach Mark Torcaso isn’t putting much pressure on the group, heading into the season, she said the girls were keen to show they mean business. “Mark says no pressure, it is fine whatever happens,” she said. “We want to show them… We know we can beat them “We’re in our first season at the club. We’re really motivated, and really fired up to go well.” United will play their first match this Saturday against Victory at their home ground in Caroline Springs. Keane said they can’t wait to take to the field. “We’re so ready, but I’m also a little bit nervous,” she said. “We play Victory and they know what we are about as we beat them. It’ll be really fun at home in the west showing the community pathway to the A-League can be successful.”

One of the Ballarat Football League’s best players is headed home to Point Cook for next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. The Bulldogs announced that Bacchus Marsh ruck Daniel Burton would be returning to the kennel next season. Burton, who was on Werribee’s Victorian Football League list previously, has played for Bacchus Marsh since 2016. He won the Henderson Medal as the league’s best player in 2018 and had been named in the Ballarat team of the year on several occasions, most recently this year. “Daniel, a Point Cook junior, played 181 games for the club where he was a member of the club’s 2011 under-18 division 2 premiership side,” the club said on social media. “In 2012 [he] won the club’s senior rising star award. During his time at Point Cook, Daniel played 17 games for the Western Jets and 17 games for Werribee’s VFL Development side. “Following his time at Point Cook he played at Yarraville Seddon, Lake Boga and for the previous six seasons at Bacchus Marsh.” The signing is the latest of a number of key inclusions for the Bulldogs who will be led by new coach, former AFL player Clay Smith. The signings are headlined by Smith’s former Western Bulldogs teammate, AFL premiership player Luke Daulhaus, who joins the club after retiring from the AFL. Former VFL listed player Simon Deery joins the club having previously played alongside Smith during their TAC Cup days. Former Geelong rookie Paul Tsapatolis has also joined Point Cook. The former junior basketball star turned his focus to football in recent times, but failed to play a match with the Cats in his two years on the list. Another recruit, Jesse Beha returns to the sport having not played since before COVID-19. He most recently played with Black Rock. Tara Murray

Tigers’ batting collapse proves costly in the end Losing quick wickets proved costly for Werribee in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After a first up win, the Tigers faced the high profile Endeavour Hills on Saturday in a good early test for the side, that has won two premierships in a row. While the Tigers had a strong start, they weren’t able to maintain it with the bat. Endeavour Hills batsmen then getting the job done. Tigers captain Tim O’Brien said it just wasn’t there day. “We didn’t have the best day,” he said. “It’s only early in the season, hopefully we can build on that going forward. “We won the toss and got off to a not too bad start. We then lost four quick wickets and were behind the eight ball.” The Tigers finished with 7-156 from their overs, with O’Brien top scoring with 48. O’Brien said they were about 50 runs short

of what they needed. Endeavour Hills made the runs with ease, finishing 3-157, hitting the winning runs in the 33rd over. Former Sri Lankan star Thilakarathna Dilshan top scored with 70. “We needed to get early wickets, but they batted really well at the start,” O’Brien said. “That was the difference in the game. They took four quick wickets and we didn’t. “They have three players who have played for their nations. It’s a good experience for our bowlers to bowl to some quality players like that.” Michael Kelly took two of three wickets for the Tigers. The Tigers this week face Noble Park and Box Hill this weekend in back-to-back one-dayers. O’Brien said they hoped that James Freeman and Matthew Gudde would return to the side for both of those matches.

“We haven’t played these sides for three years so we don’t know what we’re coming up against,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll play some better cricket this week and bounce back on Saturday and Sunday.” Hoppers Crossing was brought back to earth on Saturday, losing to Donvale. After a strong first win, the Cats found the going tougher on Saturday. Donvale won the toss and decided to bat, making 8-170 off its overs. Henro Dias took four wickets for the Cats. The Cats innings didn’t start well with both openers gone early on. At 3-117, things were looking good for the Cats, before they lost 7-37 to be all out for 154. Brett Smith top scored with 48. The Cats this week face Mt Waverley and Taylors Lakes. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts Baseball The Werribee Giants returned to the winners list on Sunday in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 competition. After a 0-0 result against Preston on Wednesday night, the Giants came away with a 13-11 win against Bonbeach on Sunday. The Giants sit seventh after eight rounds. The Giants this week face the Cheltenham Rustlers. The Giants women’s side had a 16-9 win against Williamstown in the division 3 competition. The side sits fourth on the ladder.

CVWCCC Werribee was unable to come away with the points in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield 3 T20 competition on Sunday. Facing Coburg (2), Werribee made 7-81 from its overs. April Chaudhary top scored with 25. Coburg had little trouble getting the runs, finishing 2-82 off 16.3 overs. After eight rounds, Werribee sits fifth.

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United snatches victory By Tara Murray Western United left it to the dying moments on Sunday to seal its first win of the A-League Men’s season. After claiming just one point from 15 available, the pressure was starting to build on United as teams prepared for the break for the World Cup. Facing Wellington Phoenix on Sunday, United had to do it the hard way. They trailed 1-0 at half time and it became 2-0 in the second half. Jason Tratt scored his first goal for United, to reduce the margin, before United swung the changes. Captain Alessandro Diamanti and international Aleks Prijovic in his first match of the season, came onto the field and gave the side a big boost. Prijovic scored to level the scores as injury time was ticking down. Diamanti would be the hero, scoring from a free kick in the fifth minute of injury time,

just before the final whistle to give his side the 3-2 win. It was a relieved United coach John Aloisi after the game. “We felt like we struggled a little bit in the first half especially the first 25 minutes to get the ball off Wellington,” he said. “They were playing really well and we knew they move the ball well as we watched the previous games. “At half time we explained to them why they were able to do that, explained to them what we could do better with the ball, our second half performance was exceptional, we just dominated from start to finish. “We conceded a goal in the second half to go 2-0 down but the boys didn’t drop their heads. We spoke about that before the game that if things go against you, just keep working and keep believing and they did.” Aloisi said the performance showed the character that the team is known for, but had been lacking a little bit at times this season. He said a performance like this could

change their season. “We haven’t had the results,” he said. “One point out for 15 and to be 2-0 down to show that resilience and that character that believe that football that we played in that second half, that will change our season. “We now have time to get players back, time to get players fit and up to a level, we can’t wait to get back and play.” Aloisi was full of praise for his skipper, saying the goal and result was reward for all the hard work he did to get back out there and play after a serious knee injury. With the break, United is hoping to get four or five players back from injury and suspension for their next game. He said the group will be full of confidence heading into the break. “To get that first win and the way that we did it,” he said. “We know how good we can be, that second half showed what sort of football team we are, gives us a big lift. “We still need to work hard.”

Sanctuary Lakes fell short against Westmeadows in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association Geoff Law Shield. The Sharks made 0-122 from their 20 overs with Amandeep Bhalla top scoring with 19. The Warriors then made 6-138 in reply. Anika Mason took 3-24 for the Sharks. In division 3, Point Cook defeated Fleming Gulls/ West Newport by forfeit, while Point Cook beat Bellbridge in division 4. Point Cook made 2-121 in reply to Bellbridge’s 3-120.

WSCCCA Tarneit Central Red won a low scoring affair in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association division 1. Tarneit Central made 92 before bowling West Point out for 86. Truganina was too strong for Tarneit Central Blue. Tarneit Central Blue made 8-156 which Truganina reached eight wickets down, finishing 8-160.

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