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“Over the years there’s been horses that have won the Werribee Cup that have then gone on to win the Melbourne Cup,”

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The TAB Werribee Cup is back to kick off the racing season in Wyndham, and it’s set to be bigger than ever.

Taking place on Sunday, December 4, the event is shaping up to be a fantastic day for the community to come together and witness all the effervescent excitement that country racing has to offer.

With something for everyone on the day, Spendthrift Australia Park manager Adam Wilkinson said it’s one of the biggest sporting events to take place in Wyndham and a fantastic place for the community to come together right before Christmas.

“It’s a great day for families and it’s really important for the community, a lot of businesses are able to leverage off the Werribee Cup, and a lot of restaurants are already booked out Sunday night,” Mr Wilkinson said.

With hooves to the ground for the main event, race 7 the TAB Werribee Cup, at 4.55pm, the gates open at 11.30am and the remainder of the day has that vibrant country racing spirit that race goers know and love.

With most packages sold out, only general admission tickets will be available on the day and organisers suggest pre-purchasing tickets for $25 online.

There’s live music across the course, open bars and food trucks, organisers have catered to all age groups there’s even something for the kids, including face painting, a mobile jungle gym, horse racing games and so much more.

Described by the Werribee Racing Club event manager Karen Chatterton as similar energy to a giant beer garden, she said, “It’s about community spirit, everyone comes together for a great day out.”

Steeped in tradition, Werribee district racing commenced in the 1850s.

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By Holly McGuinness Not just a day for racing, the Werribee Cup will have live music playing throughout venues on the day and something catering for everyone.

For those lucky enough to have scored the now sold out tickets to the Sporting Globe marquee, Madz Got Rich, made up of Madeliene Axiak and Richard Nguyen and their band are ready to create a fun atmosphere on Sunday.

With over 15 years’ experience in the music industry, they’re well known across the western suburbs, playing at large scale weddings to clubs throughout Wyndham, including corporate events, they’re committed to providing exceptional entertainment for racing punters.

For those in the Park Hotel marquee, a live DJ will keep the music running, and with a variety of tracks, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

Gates on the day open at 11.30am, with activities to keep the kids busy starting from noon and Fashions on the Field kicking off at

1pm. It’s a fun filled day for all age groups.

Werribee Racing Club, events manager Karen Chatterton said it will be a day full of wonderful Wyndham community spirit and being a Sunday, it’s got a great mixture of family fun, with food trucks galore and music spread out across the course.

The eight races will run through like clock work on the day, with the all important main event, race 7, the Werribee Cup at 4.55pm.

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By Holly McGuinness It’s almost time to dust off the frocks and straighten out the millinery, with the Werribee Cup just around the corner. Online registrations are open now for Fashions on the Field.

Spring racing and fashion go hand-in-hand and with no better excuse to get dressed to the nines, it presents a great opportunity to bring out your beautiful trackside fashion.

Fashions on the Field will also have registrations open on the day from 11.30am to 1pm, with the event kicking off shortly afterwards in front of the grandstand.

Well-known racing personality Casey Bruce will host the glamour event.

Not just for the ladies or grown ups, this year’s competition has six categories and boasts exciting prizes for each.

For the little ones, aged between 5 to 12 years old, there’s a Little Gent and Little Lady of the Day categories. Winners receive a $500 Pacific Werribee gift card.

Open to Wyndham locals only, the Local Lady and Local Gent of the Day winners will each receive a Pacific Werribee Gift Card worth $1000.

Finally, Lady and Gent of the Day is open to anyone in attendance to register and also has a $1000 Pacific Werribee gift card up for grabs.

Spendthrift Australia Park manager Adam Wilksinson said that organisers have been mindful in keeping Wyndham residents front of mind and the Fashions on the Field is no different.

“We really want to support the locals, so there’s a great section supporting local people with great prizes,” he said.

About 80 people entered fashions on the field last year, and with pre-registration available this time around, interest is expected to be strong once again.

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Hair chop for charity Just saying ‘thanks’ to the Cancer Council doesn’t cut it for year six Stella Maris Catholic Primary School pupils Sofia, Ziva and Olivia, who have opted to snip their locks instead.

The chop will take place on December 9, at the school’s Christmas market, and the donated hair will then be made into wigs for people who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment or other illnesses.

“I did this three years ago and I wanted to do it again,” Olivia said.

“It feels good to help others who are going through a hard time. My cousin had cancer and cutting my hair is a way for me to connect and support her and others who are losing their hair.”

Ziva said she is excited to support people with cancer and the event is a great way to bring people together to raise money and awareness.

Sofia said she wanted to use her hair to “help people with cancer so that they feel beautiful”.

“I didn’t want to waste my hair and I felt this is my way of helping cancer patients,” she said.

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ALP returned in the west Labor will hold onto its seats in Wyndham despite swings towards the Liberal Party in the municipality’s four electorates.

As of Monday afternoon, there was a 5.5 per cent swing towards the Liberals in Tarneit, 5 per cent in Laverton and 3.2 per cent in Point Cook.

With 70.6 per cent of votes counted, Werribee recorded a 1.7 per cent swing towards the Labor party.

Werribee Labor MP Tim Pallas defeated 15 candidates vying for the seat, securing 14,792 first preference votes (45.4 per cent).

“It’s a true honour to be re-elected as your local member, and I look forward to representing you in the Parliament of Victoria for another term,” Mr Pallas said.

“Your decision in this election will ensure that we keep doing what matters for this wonderful community.”

Liberal candidate Mia Shaw received 8433 first preference votes (23.9 per cent) and Greens candidate Jack Boddeke obtained 2114 (six per cent).

The new seat of Laverton will be represented by former Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly, who shifted electorates this election following

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On a two-party-preferred basis, Ms Connolly secured 15,530 votes (68.4 per cent) while Liberal candidate Raja Reddy amassed 7166 votes (31.43 per cent), with 50.5 per cent of votes counted.

“To everyone who voted for me, and those that did not, I won’t let you down,” Ms Connolly wrote on social media.

In Tarneit, with 70 per cent votes counted, Labor’s Dylan Wright amassed 20,026 (62.3 per cent) of first preference votes, while Liberal candidate Preet Singh received

12,104 votes (37.6 per cent).

The seat of Point Cook will be represented by Mathew Hilakari, who with 68 per cent of votes counted, obtained 12,657 votes (40.59 per cent).

“Thank you to all the volunteers, friends, family and comrades and to everyone who donated their time to make sure that Labor is successful in Point Cook,” he said on Facebook.

“I’ll work hard to make sure our community gets the infrastructure and support that will make our community even better, and I’ll work hard for everyone across Point Cook.”

Liberal candidate Angela Newhouse received 7705 votes (24.7 per cent).

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Help struggling families in need With the cost of living and poverty on the rise, Uniting Vic.Tas Wyndham is calling on residents to help make the festive season a little brighter for families in need.

A survey conducted by Uniting revealed 90 per cent of people interviewed were cutting back on food, and having to choose between paying rent and purchasing medication.

Uniting Vic.Tas team leader emergency relief Shelley Johnston said the Gifts for Families Appeal supports disadvantaged local families by providing toys and gifts generously donated by the community for children in need and more families than ever are expected

to ask for help this year.

“We know cost-of-living pressures have stretched many budgets to breaking point,” Ms Johnston said.

“Whether it’s the cost of rent, gas and electricity or putting fuel in the car, we know people are really struggling.

“Affording the necessities is now out of reach for many and they’re having to choose between putting food on the table and paying their bills.”

The survey found “overwhelmingly … cost of living pressures … had gotten markedly worse” for many surveyees, and the most frequently reported pressure point disclosed by 92 per

cent of respondents was food and groceries affordability.

Uniting said donors are also encouraged to donate tins of non-perishable food to ensure struggling families have something to put on the table on Christmas Day. “Gifts For Families is one of the highlights of every year for us, we are determined that no one is going to go without a gift this Christmas,” Ms Johnston said.

“Putting smiles on the faces of families and providing gifts to deserving children and young people is so rewarding.

“We hope you, your group, school, workplace

or family can make sure there are gifts under every Christmas tree in our community.”

Residents can help by donating new gifts such as toys, sports equipment, books, new clothes or e-gift cards.

Gifts can also be purchased online and sent to Uniting in Wyndham, 1-3 Duncans Road, Werribee. Donation drop offs can be made at Wyndham Community and Education Centre, Uniting’s Werribee op-shop, Dianella Community Centre, Penrose Promenade Community Centre, Manor Lakes Community Learning Centre, Tarneit Community Centre and Arndell Park Community Centre.

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The Point Cook Lions Club treasurer Michael Estreich and president Salvatore (Sam) Anselmo.

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Point Cook Lions seek new pride The Point Cook Lions Club is re-launching and interested community-minded residents are being encouraged to join.

President Salvatore Anselmo said the group is very excited to be involved in the community again.

“The Lions Club of Point Cook will continue to assist community groups and individuals in need, as well as undertake projects to make public areas in communities more enjoyable,” he said.

“Wherever there is a need, you’ll find Lions

there, actively involved in getting the job done and making things happen, always ready to roll up the sleeves and find a solution.”

Mr Anselmo said that in an “increasingly complex world” the club provides one of the most basic human needs, friendship.

“Being a member of a friendly club that is involved with the community, with wide horizons, we can see considerable potential for the club to be bigger and more active than ever,” he said.

“While we give a slice of our spare time to

welfare and the community, all of us have received back in kind, far more than the efforts we put into our lions work. “More members, mean more hands, if you have some spare time, have a passion for your community, environmental projects, aiding the vulnerable and want to lend a hand at turning a sausage or two, then we would love to hear from you.”

The club’s first meeting will be held on Monday, January 16, at the Featherbrook Community Centre, 33-35 Windorah Drive, Point Cook, at 6.30pm.

Flying safely in and around non-controlled aerodromes will be the focus of the latest pilot safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Point Cook on December 1.

CASA said Australian aerodromes are in non-controlled airspace and Australian Transport Safety Bureau statistics show there have been more than 60 incidents, including mid-air and ground collisions, in or around non-controlled aerodromes in recent years.

Aviation safety advisors host free seminars for pilots at locations around the country to encourage pilots of all experience levels to refresh their knowledge and improve their safety.

The seminar will provide pilots with practical tips about flying efficiently and safely at non-controlled aerodromes and the CASA resources available to support them.

CASA’s Tim Penney says flying into non-controlled aerodromes poses its own hazards and risks for pilots.

“At the seminar, we’ll spend time discussing looking and listening out, radio calls, procedures, pre-flight planning and supporting systems in your aircraft that can help pilots manage the risks and fly safely into and out of non-controlled aerodromes,” he said.

“We also use case studies to see how things can go wrong and how pilots can be prepared to mitigate those risks to fly safely.

“Whether you’re a novice or have been flying for years, we’ve designed this seminar so pilots of all levels of experience will get something valuable from coming along.

The Point Cook aviation safety seminar will be held on Thursday December 1 2022 at 6:30 pm at RMIT University Flight Training at the RAAF Point Cook base.

Jesuits launch a plan to limit climate change impacts The Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places has released an action plan outlining what needs to happen to help western organisations adapt to ongoing climate injustices.

The culmination of more than 12 months of work through the Mobilising Climate Just and Resilient Communities in Melbourne’s West initiative, the centre launched the Collaborative Action Plan during an online event on Tuesday, November 15.

Supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, the plan identified where community health and community services groups are currently connected, what can be done to strengthen those connections and

the place-based collaborations and actions required to support people at greatest risk of impacts caused by climate change.

Centre for Just Places executive director Susie Moloney said the plan was the result of a number of engagements with groups across the community health and community service sectors.

“Our central message is the climate justice issues puts at the forefront those who are going to be most impacted by climate change,” she said.

The findings of the report indicated newly urbanised areas in Wyndham, Melton and Brimbank are at high risk from heat waves, due

to a lack of vegetation cover and socioeconomic factors which undermine people’s capacities to thrive and stay safe.

Specific health risks for the municipality also included an average summer urban heat island reading of eight to 11 degrees hotter than non-urban areas.

Jesuit Social Services’ 2021 Dropping off the Edge report also highlighted that the western suburbs experience challenges in terms of overcrowding and housing stress.

Wyndham and Melton were two of the fastest growing municipalities, and about 38 per cent of all Melbourne’s new dwellings were built in growth corridors across both areas.

Ms Moloney said there needed to be more work undertaken to allow for service infrastructure to adapt to climate change.

“The state government is doing some work related to adaptation,” she said.

Ms Moloney said the plan would be used to advocate for further funding and support in leveraging for more collaborative action around climate justice issues from all levels of government, as the total spend on climate change was decreased by 40 percent in the 2022-23 state budget.

“There’s a lot more funding and support from the state government needed,” she said.

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Dental health session Wyndham families are invited to attend a free oral and dental health information session hosted by IPC Health and Wyndham council. The session will run on December 14, from 10am-noon at the Tarneit Community Learning Centre and will focus on the importance of teeth brushing and promotion of oral health literacy. A question and answer time will be held, followed by an optional brief dental check for preschoolers. Dental packs will also be provided to each child.

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Reclink Australia Werribee is asking for new or used sporting goods to be donated to the centre for distribution to disadvantaged individuals in Wyndham.

The group’s founder, Peter Cullen, said sports gear could be quite costly for struggling families and Reclink didn’t want any usable items going to landfill.

“We’re looking for anything from a surfboard to a table tennis table, soccer balls, outgrown bikes or football boots,” he said.

“Even if people wanted to buy something brand new, that would be great.”

While some of the equipment will be donated outside of Wyndham, Mr Cullen said most of people’s donations would go right back into the community.

“Our message is that we want to include the unincluded, it’s all about outreach,” he said.

Mr Cullen said sport is about people coming together in a fun environment, especially after spending so much time indoors during the pandemic.

“Sport teaches you that hope is born in perseverance, getting up, getting up and getting up again,” he said.

“If you get your children playing sport early, formally, or informally, it improves things like greater bone and muscle strength.”

Residents can drop their donations off at 11 / 13 Gerves Drive, Werribee on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10am-3pm.

Sports groups and organisations can also donate pre-loved club sporting equipment.

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Pathways for single west mums Single mums in the west can access a free careers and employment pathways program run by the Council of Single Mothers and their Children.

Bloom is designed to be a flexible, supportive, and gentle program to ease mothers back into work or help them redesign their career or long term future plans.

Program facilitator Erika Williams said the initiative would involve a series of fortnightly one on one personalized consultations that runs over about 10 to 12 weeks.

Ms Williams said single mothers are a group that may not fit into conventional employment programs or pathways and they need a lot of nuanced, and individualised support networks around the wide, varied and unique needs of single mother families.

“Single mothers have often experience things such as family violence, economic insecurity, housing stress, there’s a lot of stressors and other barriers that make it very difficult for single mums to get ahead,” she said.

“The sessions are very much based on each individual members experience, some might already be working full time or working part time, but they’re really unhappy in what they’re doing and they want to move into another area of work.”

Ms Williams said 38 per cent of single mother families are currently living under the poverty line.

“They get very little in terms of living off their government payments and other supports,” she said.

“We need to be paying attention to assisting single mothers who are experiencing the huge deficit burden of the current cost of living crisis, and things like that because it affects more families than you think.

“It’s very difficult living within their means and to look after what can be from one to five children.”

Ms Williams said some single mothers may also feel alone, and the program will also include monthly networking events.

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Gift drive for sick kids Spending the holidays in hospital can be dreary and bleak for children, but by donating a gift to the Wyndham Health Foundation’s Toy Drive, people can help brighten a kid’s Christmas day.

Wyndham Health Foundation chief executive Leanne Down said the foundation aims to collect as many presents as possible to hand out to the children staying on the wards and emergency department throughout the festive season to “allow them to forget about why they are in hospital, if only for a few moments”.

“Over the years, we have seen the joy it brings to the children to be able to still enjoy some cheers, as well as their family members,” she said.

“Let’s face it, no one wants to be in hospital, it is heart-warming to see the community come together and spread some cheer.”

People can drop off new and unwrapped gifts suitable for new-borns through to 16-year-olds to the WHF office, suite 22, 7

Bridge Street, Werribee, before December 13, from Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm.

“As we begin to reflect on the year that was, full of ups and down and another challenging year for many,” Ms Down said.

“The foundation wants Christmas to be extra special for the children waking up on Christmas morning in paediatrics, special care nursery, emergency department and mother and baby unit.

“Together, we can help bring joy to children in our community at Christmas.”

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Employment milestone

By Matthew Sims Not-for-profit employment services organisation MEGT has recently reached a milestone, helping 100 job seekers secure a job through its Enhanced Services (ES) program focusing on the western suburbs of Melbourne.

Launched on July 1 under the federal government’s Workforce Australia network, the program has delivered services across offices in Werribee, Footscray, Sunshine, Altona and Melton and engaged about 4500 people so far.

MEGT Workforce Australia operations manager Maria Griffin said the program has successfully helped connect job seekers with employers since launching in July.

“We’ve been able to successfully speak to all of our participants since then,” she said.

“MEGT has relationships with over 6000 people across the region.”

Ms Griffin said their support services also included helping job seekers receive the appropriate qualifications or accreditations for a specific job, such as a forklift license.

“We give that assistance,” she said.

“We also deliver apprenticeships and traineeships across the west.”

According to the latest data from the National Skills Commission, the unemployment rate in Wyndham as of June is 4.5 per cent.

Sheep wool broker and buyer Fox & Lillie Rural, which has an independent wool showfloor in Laverton North, has employed Brett Gartner as the show floor storeman for the past four months through the ES program.

Fox & Lillie Rural national wool brokerage manager Eamon Timms said MEGT’s services through the ES program helped them employ the best individual for the position.

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“We’re very happy with the quality of the candidates they put forward to us,” he said.

Ms Griffin said the main aim of the Workforce Australia initiative and the ES program was delivering personal assistance to

ensure jobseekers secure the right job for their skill set.

“It’s great to work with people like Fox & Lillie Rural,” she said.

Details: www.megt.com.au or 13 69 63

Wilandra Dr views sought Wyndham council is asking for community feedback regarding changes to Wilandra Drive Park, Tarneit, which is set for an upgrade as part of the Tarneit Revitalisation Program.

Residents can utalise an online mapping tool to provide council with information about how the park is currently used, what people like about the space, and any issues needing to be resolved.

Council said the feedback will then be used to determine how the park can be improved and better meet the needs of the local community.

“Wilandra Drive Park is a lovely spot to relax and we look forward to improvements that will attract more residents and visitors to enjoy this recreational space,” councillor Peter Maynard said.

“The Tarneit Revitalisation Program champions projects to create a Tarneit that is cherished by locals for its active public spaces, a vibrant civic heart and expanding business ecosystem.”

Also through the revitalisation program, upgrades have been made to the outdoor fitness stations and Tarneit Lakes, and Cowies Hill Water Tower.

A community drop in session to discuss the Wilandra Park Drive project will be held at the Tarneit Movie Night at Baden Powell Reserve, Tarneit on Saturday December 3, 5-6.30pm, no registration is required.

Online feedback closes December 9.

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Grow your own and save

By Fatima Halloum As the price of fruit and vegetables continues to rise, a Werribee horticulturalist is sharing his top tips for growing an edible garden in urban spaces.

Craig Castree says his main goal is to teach people how to become self sufficient by encouraging them to grow their own food.

“It’s very simple, pull out a weed and put in a food plant, it only takes five minutes,” he said.

“People think they need to know much more than they currently do to be able to grow food and that’s not the case.

“I try to take the jargon out of gardening, to show them how simple it is. They’ll be gobsmacked in six weeks at how much food they’re producing, how many less weeds they’ve got in their garden, and how nutritious and flavourful the food is that they produce.”

According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, food prices rose between nine and 10 per cent over the last twelve months, mostly driven by hikes to fruit and vegetables.

With “huge shortages” projected for tomato and stone fruits like plums and nectarines, Mr Castree believes it’s important for people to be aware of how their food is grown.

“We’re headed into a path of uncertainty, food security does not rest in supermarkets,” he said.

“Now we’re being faced with a shortage of staff or labour to be able to pick the fruit from the trees or harvest the crops from the ground. “[And] more shortages and price increases due to the rising cost of fertiliser, and chemicals being used to grow food, and now the flooding rains that we’re faced with.”

Mr Castree says one of his top tips is to companion plant, which involves growing fruit and vegetables that go well on a plate

Craig Castree from Edible Gardens.

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together, in the same area of ground.

“People get all enthusiastic and they put everything in at once and then all of a sudden six weeks later, they’ve got way too much lettuce,” he said.

“Don’t become a farmer, because that’s a lot

of hard work.

“Just plant one thing every day of your life, it takes far less time than you think.”

Mr Castree will also be sharing tips at the Victoria State Garden for the the State Rose and Garden show on December 10 and 11.

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Sport projects now finished Wyndham council has announced work on a number of sporting infrastructure upgrades to enhance the player and spectator experience across the municipality is now complete, with more upgrades to come.

An electronic scoreboard has been installed at Grange Reserve in Hoppers Crossing, making it easier for players and spectators to keep track of the score and time remaining during a game.

The $75,000 project was funded through the remaining Sport and Recreation Victoria grant funds Wyndham council received to install four lighting poles at the Grange Reserve pitch one in 2021.

Wyndham council’s active city portfolio holder, Peter Maynard ,welcomed the upgrades.

“While these upgrades may appear minor, they will significantly improve the overall experience for our host sporting clubs, spectators and visiting teams,” Councillor Maynard said.

Grange Reserve received new player shelters, and work is currently underway to modify the fence and lay synthetic pads to accommodate the new shelters.

At Arndell Park Reserve in Truganina, three new park bench seats have been installed along one length of the park, providing spectators with a comfortable vantage point to watch their team play.

Synthetic matting has been laid at the Victoria University Sporting Complex in Werribee, to reduce the risk of injury for athletes.

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Plan to merge six VU colleges Victoria University [VU] is putting forward plans to merge its six Melbourne-based higher education colleges into two new schools, with the executive reassuring students will not be affected by any changes.

With campuses in Sunshine, Werribee, St Albans, Footscray and Melbourne’s CBD, a VU spokesperson said the changes aim to create more effective, efficient and sustainable Higher Education and Research and Impact portfolios.

“We intend to reduce duplication, create consistency in the college leadership structure and enhance our professional services so they

can confidently support our higher education and research activities,” the spokesperson said.

“The proposed changes will not impact students. “We want to offer more greater opportunity to students by encouraging interdisciplinary, industry-engaged teaching and research collaboration – something that will make VU a stronger university and enhance the student experience.”

The proposed changes will create two new schools, being a College of Health, Sport and Built Environment, which would cover science, engineering, sport, exercise and

outdoor recreation and a College of Arts, Business, Law and Education, which would cover law and justice, the VU Business School, information technology, physical education and sports management.

A Learning and Teaching Support Services unit will also aim to unite the functional areas of Connected Learning, the Polytechnic’s Course Development and Design unit and Employability and Student Success.

In Research Services and the Office of Research Training Quality and Integrity, the university is also aiming to streamline services

and implement a new leadership structure.

The VU spokesperson said the goal of the changes will be to align VU’s organisational structure to match with its ‘Start Well, Finish Brilliantly’ strategic plan.

“This is a case of strategy first, structure second,” the spokesperson said.

The institution’s 2021 annual report highlighted a underlying operating result of a $16.3 million deficit, compared to a $3.5 million deficit in 2020 (excluding capital grants, capital donations, loss on asset sales and investment income).

Jean reaches a century Despite the possibility Jean Thornton could have been one of the first Australians to receive a birthday letter from King Charles, the 100-year-old was happy to celebrate with a scrumptious slice of a cake and the comforting presence of her two children instead.

Born in Footscray on November 21, 1922, the centenarian now resides at Mercy Place Wyndham Aged Care Centre.

“We looked at the possibility of a letter from Buckingham Palace but realised we’d left things a little too late,” her daughter Pam Loriente said.

“She won’t worry, mum calls a spade a spade and she is just as likely to ask why she would want a letter from the King anyway, that’s her personality.”

Ms Thornton has since lost her hearing, but Ms Loriente says her mother is a very good lip reader, who has also undergone two lots of hip surgery, subsequently effecting her mobility.

Despite Ms Thornton’s own health struggles,

Ms Loriente believes her mother’s greatest achievement and devotion in life has been to her son, Geoffery Stephen.

“I think having her son, Geoffrey, who was born with cerebral palsy, living with her at Mercy Place Wyndham has been a key to keeping mum going year after year,” Ms Loriente said. “Geoffrey had issues with his legs, with one shorter than the other, which led to surgeries and constant follow-up care.”

Geoffrey worked for the disability service Yooralla for many years, but when he retired, he was home more, which Ms Loriente said says put additional pressure on Ms Thornton as she was ageing.

“She stayed with him for as long as she could but eventually they both needed 24-hour care and it is wonderful that they are still together in the same aged care home,” Ms Loriente said.

The Mercy Place Wyndham Lifestyle team, led by Anjali Modi, organised a cake, decorations and balloons.

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THE ROAD TO RESPECT

Be bold and call out violence On average, one woman a week is murdered by her current or former partner, as unveiled by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety. Global organisation White Ribbon seeks to prevent the behaviours that lead to violent acts against women. Fatima Halloum learns from volunteers the best ways men can support the movement.

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jay Ramdas doesn’t believe you need to have witnessed or experienced family violence to be a passionate advocate for change.

In 2015, the Melton resident began co-ordinating a support group for women on a journey to heal from the effects of abuse.

“They come in, have a good time, laugh, and create friendships,” he said.

“You can find family violence across all classes of people.

“There’s no barrier whatsoever, we can see it in every community.”

By 2016, Mr Ramdas took his commitment to be a role model further, when he joined the White Ribbon organisation as a volunteer.

The group says it strives for an Australian society where all women and children are safe.

“The purpose of the White Ribbon Campaign as a primary prevention, is to educate predominantly men but also women,” he said.

“For the women [we want them to] know [when] what they’re going through could be violence or abuse and to be able distinguish between what is genuine love and controlling behaviour.

“On the other side we want to educate men, a lot of perpetrators are not aware that they are engaging in violence or abuse because that is how they’ve grown up, they think that [controlling women] is just the way a family should be run.”

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spouse’s behaviour too.

“People think ‘I’m not hitting my wife, there is no physical hitting, hence I am not engaged in family violence’, that is wrong because abuse comes in various forms,” he said.

“It could be emotional abuse where you are controlling their emotions, it could be financial abuse where you are controlling all the money and you’re not letting her have her own accounts.

“It could be spiritual abuse or it could be social abuse, and you control who she meets, what she does and who are her friends.

“Abuse is when there is predominantly fear in the relationship.“ After looking internally at their own behaviours, Mr Ramdas suggests people look at their households and workplaces and scrutinise the conversations that are often overlooked under the guise of humour.

“During get togethers and catch ups, they can have these kinds of discussions,” he said.

A survey conducted by White Ribbon revealed one in two employees considered it acceptable to tell a sexist joke in the workplace.

“If you hear something put across as a joke that’s demeaning to women, be bold enough to stand up, of course provided it is safe enough to do so, and call it out, you can say ‘you’re much better than that mate’,” Mr Ramdas said.

White Ribbon director Allan Ball believes most men are not violent, and many are aware that violence against women is not OK. “We want to encourage Australian men to take action,” he said.

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You can find family violence across all classes of people. There’s no barrier whatsoever, we can see it in every community

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“I’m passionate about really disrupting and really breaking down what a man should be, this idea of a strong, brave, stoic, almost emotionless being that is upheld by notions like ‘boys will be boys’ and ‘treat her mean, keep her keen’.

“We need to understand what’s going on for guys, how do we offer support for you as well, and how do we stop this before it even begins.”

Mr Ball said there are number of complicated reasons people engage in violent behaviours, underpinned by power, control, and privilege, whether it’s conscious or unconscious.

“It’s the environment, the cultures and the systems that men are surrounded in and the behaviours that they choose and are influenced by, that drive the problem,” he said.

“Men are not just the problem or the underpinning problem of violence against women, they’re also part of the solution.

“So we need to call men in, rather than call them out, and say ‘we need you to be part of the action’.”

For men wanting to participate in more structured advocacy, Mr Ramdas encourages them to consider becoming a White Ribbon volunteer and helping to spread the message amongst their own family and friends.

“To the victim whether they are a man or woman, please gather your strength to seek help, don’t be ashamed, it is better to seek help than to suffer in silence,“ he said.

“If there is a physical or immediate threat, do not hesitate to call triple-0, for non-emergency threats, there are lots of supports available.”

Individuals seeking assistance are encouraged to call 1800 737 732, a 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line.

Details: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/ Find-Help/Help-Lines

THE ROAD TO RESPECT Survivor advocate Lula Dembele speaks to media during the launch of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 at Monash College in Melbourne, on 17 October.

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‘No excuses’: Time to act

By Danielle Galvin In the first few pages of the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, there is a profound statement from victim-survivors.

The plan has been described across the sector as bold, ambitious, and world-leading - a line in the sand moment.

“It is time to transform our pain into action.

There can be no more excuses – that it is too hard, we don’t know what to do, it’s too complex,” the statement from members of the Independent Collective of Survivors reads.

“It is everyone’s responsibility to end the perpetration of violence against women and children, and all victims of gendered violence.”

On 17 October, the Federal Government released the blueprint providing a broad snapshot of the domestic violence scourge in Australian society, as well as committing to a nation free from gender-based violence within a generation.

The plan will be implemented through two, five-year action plans which will detail specific state government actions and investment to implement the objectives across each of the four domains: prevention, early intervention, response, and recovery and healing.

The plan commits to 10 years of “sustained

action, effort and partnership across sectors and levels of government”.

“To achieve this, we must listen to and be guided by victim-survivors and people with lived experience,” the plan states.

It’s well documented that in Australia one woman dies every 10 days at the hands of their former or current partner.

One in three women have experienced physical violence, since the age of 15, and one in five have experienced sexual violence.

The plan was developed with state and territory governments, victim-survivors, advocacy groups, specialised services, researchers as well as key stakeholders from the health, law, justice sectors, business and community groups.

Federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said it gives a clear blueprint for the next decade.

“Current rates of family, domestic and sexual violence are unacceptable. We want to make these changes now so the next generation of women and children can live in a society free from violence,” she said.

“We need sustained and collective action across society. This includes providing better support and protection to victim-survivors and holding people who choose to use violence to account,” Professor Kate FitzGibbon, the director

of the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre, said domestic, family and sexual violence is a national crisis.

“This is world leading,” she said.

“It sets the ambition to create a whole of system response that not only supports victim-survivors to survive but to thrive beyond their experience of violence.

“This National Plan represents the outcome of significant consultation and advocacy nationally and sets an ambitious framework for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence. Now is the time to translate these commitments into meaningful actions.”

While the plan is broad in nature, there are some specific, important threads.

One includes the need to increase response indicators, such as increasing the proportion

The National Plan includes a focus on: • Advancing gender equality and addressing other forms of discrimination that create the social context in which violence against women and children occurs • The critical role of changing attitudes to stop violence from happening before it starts through national prevention efforts • Embedding effective early intervention approaches across the whole of society

of victim-survivors receiving suitable housing, increasing capacity of frontline services, as well as increasing the proportion of perpetrators held accountable through the justice system.

Victoria’s Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Ros Spence, welcomed the plan.

“We’re proud to support the National Plan and we’re proud to be working alongside all Australian governments to ensure we end family violence and all forms of violence against women in a generation.

“We’re pleased to have a genuine partner in equality in the Albanese Labor Government and we look forward to working constructively with all governments to advance gender equality and end all forms of violence against women and children.”

• Building the frontline sector workforce and ensuring women and children can access support no matter where they live • Making sure tailored and culturally-safe support is available and accessible to all women and children experiencing violence, and • The need for person-centred services and better coordination and integration across systems.

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16 Days of Activism Commencing annually on 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and running until 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism campaign was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by UN Women. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

16 ways to call it out Be an active bystander 1. Don’t laugh at sexist jokes.

Give a disapproving look to show a behaviour or statement is not okay.

9. Challenge the logic: “That’s not my experience.” or “What makes you think that?”

Bystanders may observe gendered violence in any of these environments and have the capacity to act.

2. Shake your head or roll your eyes.

10. Stand up for the person affected: “Michelle was saying something, and you cut her off again.”

Bystander action refers to ‘how’ a bystander calls out, or engages others in responding to incidences of violence, sexism, harassment, or discrimination.

3. Leave a pointed and uncomfortable silence.

4. Make a light-hearted comment: “What century are you living in?”

5. Check in with the person affected: “I heard what he just said – are you okay?”

11. Make eye contact with the person affected – let them know you’re an ally.

12. Show your emotion: “It actually makes me sad/uncomfortable when you say that.”

6. Privately let them know the behaviour is not 13. Support others when they call it out: okay: “The joke you made in yesterday’s “I agree, that’s not funny.” meeting was not funny, and actually not okay.”

14.

Appeal to their better self: 7. Calmly disagree and state that the “Come on, you’re better than that.” comment is wrong or unacceptable: “I know you probably didn’t mean it, but I found what you said to be offensive.”

8. Speak up and educate by explaining why you disagree: “Actually evidence shows the vast majority of women do not make up false claims of sexual assault” (you could use the Key Facts in this toolkit).

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15. Report the behaviour to management, or via incident reporting systems if available.

16. Disrupt or distract the situation to redirect focus from the incident to something else.

There is no ‘right way’ to be an active bystander.

Depending on the situation at hand, various forms of intervention can be deployed, and a bystander should consider their own comfort and safety above all else.

Fact Sheet

• choosing not to laugh at jokes that put women down

• valuing older women’s experiences

• sharing the housework

• calling out degrading language in sports

• challenging what it means to be a man

• is being an ally to trans women

• treating girls and boys as equal

• promoting women’s financial independence

• calling out harmful comments towards women

• making home a safe place

• amplifying the voices of women with disabilities

• supporting everyone to express their identities

• upholding women’s control over their own bodies

• upholding women’s independence

• upholding Aboriginal women’s voices and experiences

• making sure every women feels safe at work

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World Cup fever hits the west Mosques across Melbourne’s west hosted a World Cup challenge and community day at the Islamic College of Melbourne in Tarneit on Sunday, November 27.

About 150 players formed 24 teams from the Australian Islamic Centre, Virgin Mary Mosque, Maidstone Mosque, Golden Wattle Mosque and the Association of Islamic Dakwah Australia “It was a lovely day, enjoyed by the numerous attendees and filled with positive community spirit,” Islamic College of Melbourne principal Dr Abdul Kamareddine said.

Newport Storm Football Club was crowned the 2022 champions.

Alaa El Kurdi, Waleed El Hassan, Luke El Kurdi, Fahad Elbelli, Mohammed Abouzeid and Mohammed Abdullatiff. (Pictures: Omar Hawari)

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This week’s photographer’s picture is of Daniel Vilar from Silvers Circus.

The annual State Rose and Garden Show will be held on December 10 and 11.

Attendees can enjoy guided tours of the garden, a sensory garden and a sandpit for the kids. Pop up floral installations designed by florists will also be featured at the show. The show is free, however a gold coin donation is encouraged by Wyndham council, to assist with garden upkeep.

Residents can stop to smell the roses from 10am to 4pm at the Victoria State Rose Garden.

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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.

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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

Seniors House of Fun The Grange Community Centre would like to invite the seniors of Wyndham to their weekly Seniors House of Fun. This is a free program running every Friday 11am-12.30pm. Join them for a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, games, sing-a-longs and more. Tea and coffee supplied. The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing.

■ Vanessa,8742 800, or enquires@grangecommunity.org.au

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

Pathways for Carers

AL-ANON meets

Brotherhood of St Laurence and Pathways for Carers are not-for-profit organisations.

The walk is a free activity offering carers of a person with a disability, mental illness or older person, a chance to attend a free walking event followed by morning tea at Chatterbox Cafe. The the next event is scheduled for December 6. Meeting at Comben Drive, corner of Barnes Place car park at 9.30am.

■ wattongroup131@gmail.com

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.

English language classes 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. 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

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.

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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.

Diabetes support 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.

Seniors club The Werribee Senior Citizens Club Inc meets at 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing. The group is open to all people 55+, and it runs on Wednesdays between 10am-noon. Entry is $2 which includes morning tea.

6.30pm for a 7pm dinner meeting.

■ Lou, 0409 331 271

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

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, 0402299220.

Lions Club Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club, 2a Synnot Street, Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month

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.

■ 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.

Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club 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.

■ Helen Fairlie, 0474 498 052

Cherry Lake Market Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. 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

Christmas picnic A Family fun evening hosted by Braybrook Community Hub at Aeroplane Park, Friday, December 9, 6-8pm, featuring a visit from Santa.

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The latest Toyota Kluger continues to plough a large furrow through the top paddock of family SUVs.

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Kluger, always a popular choice

By Derek Ogden, Marque News First released at the turn of the century, the Toyota Kluger over the years has grown in size and stature to become one of Toyota’s most popular products. The fourth generation of the seven-seat SUV is no exception, continuing to climb the ladder of sales success.

The name Kluger is derived from the German word ‘Klug’ meaning clever and, according to the maker, the all-new model comes with a smart sculpted look, upgraded safety features, improved driving dynamics, and for the first time in Australia, a hybrid powertrain.

The all-new model is available in three trim levels - GX, GXL and Grande - in petrol two-wheel drive format, or hybrid or petrol all-wheel drive configuration. The 218 kW / 350 Nm V6 petrol engine relies on the same performance as its predecessor, with engineers coaxing improved fuel economy out of the unit.

Built on Toyota’s New Global Architecture platform, the latest Kluger delivers a balance of ride and handling, resulting in a premium feel on the road. The cabin, with a blend of soft touch materials, clever design and more space, is aimed at comfortably carrying seven people.

Occupants enjoy the benefits of the latest in Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance features including pre-collision safety with pedestrian and daytime cyclist detection, emergency steering assist and intersection turn assist on every model. Also on tap are active cruise control - with curve speed reduction function - lane trace assist, blind spot monitor, reversing camera and seven airbags.

Standard equipment includes smart entry and start, manual front and rear dual-zone air-conditioning, rain sensing wipers and automatic lights, and five USB ports.

Styling At almost five metres long (76 mm longer than before), overall width has increased by a minimal 5 mm to, while 20 mm wider flared wheel arches give the car a planted street presence. Large stacked trapezoidal grilles are split by the front bumper. The wider front end is complemented by slimline LED light clusters with integrated daytime running lights housed atop deep-recessed LED fog lights.

In profile, the longer body, tapered roofline

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with integrated rear spoiler, rising beltline and windows with blacked-out B-pillars convey forward movement when the car is stationary.

Side mirrors have been moved lower on the door panel to improve forward visibility and reduce blind spots.

Filling the pumped GXL wheel arches are new 18-inch alloys with a dark grey metallic machine finish designed for visual appeal and to aid brake cooling through optimal airflow.

The rear follows through with a wide stance, slim LED taillights and large lower skid plate.

The rear hatch offers easy access to the expanded luggage space with power operation for GXL and a ‘kick sensor’ for the Grande that allows the hatch to be opened and closed hands-free.

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Petrol models offer traditional tacho and speedo in the instrument cluster that, in GXL, offers a 7-inch MID to provide better visibility of vehicle functions and settings.

Phone call, cruise control, audio and some driver assistance features are easily accessed via fingertip controls on the leather-accented steering wheel.

All models feature the latest generation multimedia system with AM / FM / DAB+ radio, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility and myToyota apps including Waze and Stitcher (IOS) and WebEx (Android™4).

The GXL adds satellite navigation.

Compared with the previous generation Kluger, the new model offers a substantial improvement in driving stability, roadholding and comfort on all surfaces thanks to newly developed front and rear suspension set-ups that provide responsive, smooth handling.

Ride comfort is also enhanced by a new Body Control with Torque Demand system that controls drive torque to minimise vehicle pitching due to road surface irregularities. The system is also able to suppress acceleration and deceleration pitching to minimise up and down movement and improve stability without having to increase suspension damping.

As befits Australia’s favourite family SUV, occupant safety is front and centre, with the latest-generation Toyota Safety Sense driver assistance features on hand. Such a system is autonomous emergency braking pre-collision safety that is able to detect pedestrians day and night, cyclists during the day, oncoming vehicles and pedestrians at intersections when making turns, and assist taking evasive action if there is potential for a collision.

All models are fitted with a reversing camera that includes a camera cleaning system activated via the rear screen washer switch. In GXL versions, the camera display offers normal and wide-angle images and incorporates active guidelines.

Grande FWD petrol $68,900 GX AWD petrol $51,650 GXL AWD petrol $60,850 Grande AWD petrol $72,900 GX AWD hybrid $54,150 GXL AWD hybrid $63,350 Grande AWD hybrid $75,400 OPTIONS Premium paint $675 Rear Entertainment System $1500 (Grande only) SPECIFICATIONS Toyota Kluger GXL FWD 3.5L 6-cylinder petrol, 8sp automatic, FWD SUV

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

Responsive steering with ample feedback is provided by an electrically-assisted rack-and-pinion system that has also been improved for noise, vibration and harshness with a larger diameter steering shaft for increased rigidity and a new electric motor for power assistance.

Summary The family favourite Kluger sticks firmly to the middle of the road when it comes to choice in performance and price.

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Two in a row for Western United Western United made it two from two in the A-League Women’s competition on Saturday with a win against the Wellington Phoenix.

On the road for the first time, United faced the other brand new team in the competition, which was coming off an opening round loss.

United opened the scoring through Jess McDonald in the 17th minute, her second goal in as many matches.

It was her second good shot on goal, with a header in the seventh minute just going over the crossbar.

Phoenix’s Marisa van der Meer levelled the scores before half time, bouncing on a after United couldn’t clear the line.

The remainder saw both teams frequently exchanging breaks forward, but for all of the attacking intent there was to be no further impact on the scoreboard.

There was plenty of free flowing action early in the second half as both teams looked for

a goal to hit the front, but limited clear cut opportunities. United pushed to regain the lead and finally found the goal in the 71st minute thanks to a thumping header from Sydney Cummings following a corner.

After going close early in the second half, Hannah Keane was finally rewarded for her hard work as she tapped home from close range following a defensive effor.

Just minutes later, Keane was back in the action getting on the end of an Emma Robers’ cross to score her second and seal a 4-1 win.

Three more players got their opportunity to play their first minutes for United in the win.

Tyla Jay Vlajnic came into the starting side, making her debut after missing out in round one.

Julia Sardo and Jaclyn Sawicki both got their first opportunities to take to the field after being unused on the bench in round one.

United goalkeeper Hillary Beall spoke with

broadcaster SKY Sports New Zealand after the game and said the attacking group made life easier for their defenders.

“It’s great,” she said. “I mean going up against them everyday in training pushes us so it’s great.

“It’s a good start to the season I think.

“Obviously, not the result at half (time) that we wanted but to build character and comeback, and get those three points it means a lot. This group is strong.”

The win means United becomes just the third club to win its first two matches in the A-League Women’s competition.

United are again on the road this week, travelling to play Adelaide United on Sunday.

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Young gun ready to fire

By Tara Murray Things have changed a lot in the last 12 months for Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

Weston-Turner last year stepped away from playing football with the Western Jets and stopped going to school due to her mental health.

She returned to the field and the classroom this year and is thriving in both and was rewarded with selection in the AFLW Academy program.

The academy features 30 players and includes a selection of the most talented 17-year-old footballers across the country.

Weston-Turner was left in shock when she found out she had been selected in the program.

“It was pretty surreal and I didn’t believe it when they told me,” she said.

“Mum texted me saying expect a phone call from [coach] Tarkyn Lockyer and I’m like you have to tell me now as I’m freaking out.

“Tarkyn rang me and gave me the good news.”

Weston-Turner said the academy would give her the opportunity to receive some high level coaching and opportunities.

She said it was a nice acknowledgement of her game and she knows there will be more eyes on her when she takes to the field.

Selection in the academy caps off a big 12 months for Weston-Turner, which includes a premiership and best and fairest award.

For the key forward she’s living her dream of playing football.

“I’ve been playing since I was six or seven,” she said. “I thought I would have to play in the AFL as there was no AFLW when I was growing up.

“I played at Sunshine Heights for five years with the boys and then had to move over to Spotswood. I’ve spent the last two years with them.

“It took a little bit of adjusting to playing with the girls. It gave me more insight into what girls football is like.”

Weston-Turner was named in the Western Jets squad last season, but didn’t play as she looked to get her mental health right and just played local football She had a second chance this season with the Jets and made the most of it.

“I played in every game but one and ended up playing in the premiership,” she said. “The standards were a lot higher than in local football.

“Charlotte [Baskaran] and Montana [Ham] helped guide me through. I really look up to them and they took me under their wing a little bit, especially Mon.” Once the NAB League season was finished, Weston-Turner turned her focus to local football with Spotswood in the Western Region Football League.

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Kristie-Lee Weston Turner has been selected in an AFLW Academy.

competition, including the division 1 grand final, while also playing 11 games in the under-18.5 competition.

Despite not playing a full season, Weston-Turner claimed the league under-18.5 best and fairest award.

“I was a bit shocked when I got up as I only played half the season,” she said. “I was thinking what the hell. I was really pleased with myself. It wasn’t the same standard as the NAB League, but it gave me experience and a place to showcase what I can do. I enjoyed it.”

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Also helping Western-Turner’s football, is going to Lakeview Senior College, where she is part of the school’s AFL Academy program.

She said she loved being able to combine her schooling with football and it had helped her both physically and mentally.

Weston-Turner has kept herself busy during the off season with playing of training and fitness stuff. She’s keen to get back into it as she looks ahead.

“AFLW is the dream.”

Exciting times ahead says WRFL chief New Western Region Football League chief executive Ritchie Hinton said it’s an exciting time for the league.

Having started his new role in early November, it’s been a busy time for Hinton with the possible departures of Deer Park and St Albans, while Aintree and the Western Spurs have joined the league.

Hinton said coming out of three years overshadowed by COVID-19, there were plenty of positive things to look forward to.

He said it had been a challenging few years for everyone involved in the league and at club land.

“It’s not my first rodeo,” he said. “I’m a westie and have only lived here since moving from England.

“Things are really familiar to me and it’s a really exciting time. We’ve come out of COVID and our strategic plan finishes now.

“It’s about resetting from the top down and from the bottom up.”

Hinton said they would really look to speak to their key stakeholders, including clubs to see what direction the league heads in.

He said they would work with the likes of AFL Victoria to avoid the duplication of resources and listen to the clubs and learn from them.

“We’ll look at infrastructure and facilities,” he said. “We’ll look at areas of non-traditional patronage.

“I’m a local who cares about the role of supporting and developing the community.”

Hinton said that the location of the league meant they had their own unique challenges and opportunities, including growing suburbs and borders.

He said partners like the Western Bulldogs, AFL Victorian, Victoria University and Netball Australia would all play a big role in helping the league grow.

“There are so many people wanting this to work and to grow as well,” he said.

“We’ll look to narrow down our focus and logic during the strategic plan process. There will be a few hiccups, but we’re not going to let that derail us and the bigger picture.”

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Relay success for Western Athletics Western Athletics had a successful Athletics Victoria state relay championships on Saturday, coming away with five medals.

The club started the day with two club records being set, before another one later in the day as the athletes took their game to the next level.

The under-18 men’s 4 x 100 metre team of Jaydon Nti, Jeremy Nti, Marcus Sneyders and Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi won gold.

Western Athletics president Peter Cashin said time broke multiple records within the club and even a state record.

“They came first in a scorching time of 41.45 seconds, not only beating the under-18 and under-20 club record of 42.60 secs set earlier this year, but also the long-standing open club record of 41.87 seconds set in 1996.

“It also happens to be the new Victorian club

record for the under-18 4 x 100 metres.”

The club started the day with the open men’s 4 x 1500 metre team of Nathan Pearce, Ethan McMinimee, Liam Cashin and Cody Shanahan won bronze in a time of 16:13.59, beating the old club record of 17:39.77 set in 2005.

The under-16 women’s medley team of Holly Gardiner, Niharika Kaushik, Honour Tobin and Lucy Cleveland were next up and won silver in a time of 4:10.01, beating the old record set in 2010. Cashin said the success continued through the day.

“We won another bronze medal was won by our under16 men’s 4 x 400 metre team of Ethan Sneyders, Jackson Wright, Matthew Musarra and Armeet Dhaliwal in a time of 3:44.76.

“Allan Cook ran the first leg of a 60-plus 4 x 800 metre team formed by four clubs that set a new Australian record of 9:46.33, beating the

old record of 10:09.32.

“We finished off with our open Men’s 4x100 metre team of Chilo Idriss, Brayden Portelli, Pascal Basioni and Endale Mekonnen claiming silver in the terrific time of 41.58 seconds and also beating the old open 4 x 100 metre club record of 41.87 seconds.”

The under-18 women’s medley team finished ninth, the under-18 medley team finished in sixth place, as did the open men’s medley team.

The 40-plus women’s 4 x400 metre team of Cheryl Beveridge, Janice Hodgart, Carolyn Huell and Cath Cleveland came 4th and the 40-plus women’s 4 x 100 metre team of Cath Cleveland, Cheryl Beveridge, Janice Hodgart and Jo Francken came fifth.

The under-18 women’s team of Amber Shield, Sarah McInerney, Nicole Wong and Nadia Wong came fifth

Baseball is in Kim’s DNA

By Peter Howe Jayden Kim has been in a spin since he arrived in Australia in December last year with his parents to begin the next phase of his life.

A rising baseball prospect in his home country, the 16-year-old’s dreams have continued in Australia.

He dreams of following in his father’s footsteps, David Kim, who is currently a scout for the Minnesota Twins in Major League Baseball and has played baseball for Victoria and in the Australian Baseball League.

Kim played his early baseball in South Korea for his Little League city team, Ilsan West. Kim was often picked as the most valuable player and went on to win the a record five championships in one year.

“In South Korea, we don’t really play a regular season, but many tournaments,” he said. “I began playing when I was 10 years old after a short stint playing soccer and tennis. I like them both but I love baseball.“ Kim had no time to settle into his new school at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy before he was selected to play baseball for Victoria at the under-16 level after try outs in January.

He went through a selection process of eight games and following those games, Kim was selected to represent Australia at the World Baseball Softball Confederation under-18 World Cup in Florida in September.

“I was selected from 40 players and was privileged to be selected in the Australian team,” he said.

“We played 10 teams from around the world including the USA, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil and South Africa.”

From that tournament Kim was the youngest player chosen by MLB to join a world select team to play various professional and university teams in Arizona.

“It was an amazing time,” Kim said. “I was coached by MLB coaches some who had coached for over 17 years.

“It was a great opportunity for me to learn about different languages and cultures. I also learned about the way other countries play baseball.”

Kim is very dedicated to be the best he can be, wanting to get into a university in America and become an MLB player.

He trains every day at home, while he also trains three days a week at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy.

Kim plays his weekend baseball for Sandringham Royals in both the under-18’s and seniors in the Baseball Victoria Summer League. The Royals are his dad’s David’s team.

Kim, who currently plays shortstop, has made quite an impression at both his school and his club since he arrived in Australia.

“It was hard at first,” he said. “I was born in Korea but have Australian citizenship too.

“I wasn’t sure how I would be able to adapt. Thankfully, my parents and my sister

It was a successful day for Western Athletics on Saturday.

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Locals named in netball state teams Several netballers from across Melbourne’s north-west have been named in the Victorian under-19 and under-17 squads.

Netball Victoria announced both squads last week which will be whittled down ahead of the national championships next year.

The under-19 squad has a real City West Falcons flavour to it, with five Falcons named in the squad.

Teal Hocking, who was best on court in the Victorian Netball League under-19 grand final this year has been named in the squad.

Mikaela Minns, who was named in the under-17 Australian squad this year, has been picked in the under-19 team.

She was part of the under-17 state team last year.

Charli Nicol, who was part of the Australian under-17 squad this year, has been named in the under-19 state team.

Both Minns and Nicol are part of the Melbourne Vixens Academy which was recently announced.

Achel Yout and Christine Oguche are the other Falcons named in the under-19 squad.

Point Cook’s Charlotte Morey, who was in the under-17 Australian squad this year, has been named in the under-19 state squad.

She was also in the state under-17 team this year.

The Maribyrnong Sports Academy student plays with the Geelong Cougars.

Darley defender Grace Markovic, who plays for Melbourne University Lightning, is also in the squad.

It’s a second straight year she’s been named in the squad.

Altona Netball Association duo Monique Parker and Elisa ButterworthGonebale have both been named in the under-17 state squad.

Butterworth-Gonebale was also part of the City West Falcons’ under-19 premiership team.

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help me a lot.“ Kim is this month’s Don Deeble Sports Award nominee. The Don Deeble Sports Star Award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank,

the Deer Park Club, Ascot Vale Sports and Trophies and Star Weekly.

To nominate someone or attend the monthly dinner, contact swrsportsclub@gmail.com or 0408 556 631.

Teal Hocking has been selected in the under-19 state squad.

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Cats back on the winners list, Tigers fall short Hoppers Crossing returned to the winners list, while Werribee fell short in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west.

Having been without a win since round one having dominated large parts of every game, the Cats finally came away with the points against Melton.

Melton won the toss and elected to bat on its home deck.

After a solid start, they lost three quick wickets to be in trouble at 3-41.

That would be the last of the wickets, as Jason Hibbert and captain Ben MacRae came together and put together a partnership.

The two would put on 129 to guide the side to 3-170. MacRae and Hibbert finished 61 not out apiece.

Simon Lambert had two wickets for the Cats.

The Cats, who changed up their top order, started well and were cruising at 1-135. While they lost two more wickets, they chased down the runs with ease.

The Cats hit the winning runs with five overs remaining, finishing 3-171.

Lambert capped off a strong all round game, making 83 at the top of the order.

Stephen Wiig finished with two wickets for the Lions.

The win moves the Cats up to ninth spot, percentage ahead Werribee which suffered its second loss of the season.

The Tigers were on the road to Balwyn and decided to bat after winning the toss.

Matt Dean was out early as was Adam Alifraco, who stepped up into the opening role in the absence of Shaun Dean.

The Tigers started to get going before losing three quick wickets before putting on a partnership of 81.

As the Tigers upped the ante late, the wickets started to fall. They would finish 9-182.

James Freeman top scored with a quick fire 52 off 55 balls.

The Tigers got off to the perfect start with

the ball, but the joy was short lived as Balwyn put on 114 for the second wicket.

Balwyn lost three quick wickets to give the Tigers some hope as the match went down to the wire.

Balwyn hit the winning runs with one ball remaining, finishing 5-184.

Michael Kelly took two wickets for the Tigers.

The Tigers this week face Williamstown in a massive match, while Hoppers Crossing hosts Endeavour Hills.

In other east-west XI matches on Saturday, Box Hill defeated Croydon, Donvale was too strong for Taylors Lakes, Mt Waverley accounted for Bayswater, Spotswood suffered its first loss of the season, losing to Endeavour Hills, Williamstown beat Yarraville and Altona was too good for Noble Park.

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Tigers kick off training

By Tara Murray Werribee’s core group is back for another tilt at glory in the Victorian Football League.

As training officially kicked off last week with the whole group back on the track, the pieces of the puzzle are starting to fall into place for 2023.

Werribee coach Michael Barlow said everyone was excited to be back into another pre-season.

“The last couple of weeks have been more trial players and the returning first to fourth year players as well,” he said.

“This [last] week we have ramped it up and doing some testing. We’ve got 22 of the 23 that played in the last game that have come back.

“Our retention has been really strong.”

Barlow said overall they were looking at about 75 per cent of last season’s list returning for next year.

He said they had to have some tough discussions at the end of the season with other players as they looked to strengthen their list.

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Hanrahan.

“It speaks of the group that 22 of the 23 have come back,” Barlow said. “Ollie is leaving for a great opportunity to play cricket overseas.

“He was looking to return but he had an opportunity that was too good to refuse.”

Barlow said with the core group returning it made things easier and allowed them to get straight into training.

He said it was the leaders who were leading the front with their commitment to each other and wanting to have another crack.

“Michael Sodomaco is in his 12th season and has only ever played senior footy at Werribee,” he said. “It’s a huge achievement for him.

“Tom Gribble is similar coming into the VFL since coming out of the TAC Cup. Our other co-captain Dom Brew, Nick Coughlan…

They’ve all been a part of it for a long time.”

Barlow said they had been specific in their recruiting, targeting key position players and some smaller forward half players.

Harry Grintell, who played with the Greater Western Sydney Giants’ VFL side this year has

joined the club, as has Cam McLeod, who was on Essendon’s VFL list.

The club is set to announce some other new signings in the coming weeks with Barlow saying they would have more depth in the squad.

Barlow said for the group heading into this pre-season, it’s about building on what they did this year when they missed finals.

“We’re not reinventing the wheel or turning things on its head,” he said.

“For us 60 to 70 per cent of things are really good. It’s about starting to tidy up around the edges,” he said.

“We had a lot of close losses. For me it’s a holistic approach and looking for everyone to improve.

“We’ll look to have a pretty decent block before Christmas. With 70 per cent of the players and staff having been involved long enough to know what’s what, it’ll be a pretty intensive block.

“And then we’re back in January.”

Wyndham duo Dyani Ananiev and Tenielle Knight have been named in the Victorian under-20 teams for the Australian Junior Basketball Championships in Geelong in February.

After three weeks of trials an amazing crop of elite athletes has occurred with a Victorian men’s and women’s team, plus two development teams and emergency athletes.

After two COVID interrupted years, the tournament is back to its usual calendar slot of mid-February.

Wyndham pair Ananiev and Knight have been named in the under-20 women’s team.

The pair played roles in Wyndham’s Big V championship.

Ananiev is currently a training partner for the Bendigo Spirit Women’s National Basketball League team..

Ananiev for next year.

She’s verbally committed to going to college in Portland and is expecting to head over there in the middle of next year.

She’s also keen to return to Wyndham and play a second season with the club.

Erin Condron, who is from the Macedon Ranges and Keilor’s Jaz Salon have been named emergency players for the women’s program.

Basketball Victoria high performance general manager Grant Wallace said he was looking forward to seeing how the emerging talent fares on the national stage with the smoothest preparation for coaches and athletes since 2019. ”We are excited by the depth of talent that Victoria keeps producing. There were some tough decisions to make, as all the athletes worked hard during the trials and left it all out on the court during this preparation,” he said.

“We will play a competitive and exciting brand of basketball and look forward to continuing the successful traditions of Victorian state teams”

Giants make a pitch for playoffs The Werribee Giants are hoping an upset win against the Newport Rams will kick start their season in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2.

In a big week which included matches against the Rams and another top five side Fitzroy, the Giants split the results.

Giants coach Andrew Christou said they were hoping the performances they had in the last week would help set up their season.

“We’re really happy,” he said.

“On Thursday and Saturday we played against top five teams and to get one of those two games was really good.

“We spoke about it yesterday [Saturday] that we are now just out of playoffs at the moment and we need to keep putting wins on the board to get into playoffs and back into the top four.”

On Thursday night, the Giants lost 7-2 to Fitzroy.

Christou said they played some good

baseball, but just weren’t able to capitalise.

“I thought we should have won that game,” he said. “We hit well but we didn’t make the most of it.

“It’s one of those things if you can’t take full advantage it can come back and hurt you.”

The Giants didn’t make the same mistake twice and it proved to be the difference on Saturday against the Rams.

The Giants came away with a 14-6 win.

Christou said they were really happy with that performance.

“We hit really well and took it to them,” he said. “We took an early lead and held on to it.

“It was a bit of a rivalry game being two western suburb teams, so there was a bit of spice in the game.

“It was windy towards the outfield so it was always going to be a high scoring game.

“To put 14 runs against one of the better teams in the competition, we’re pretty happy with that.”

The win moves the Giants to seventh, with a 5-4 record, with the side having played two less games than some other sides.

The Giants this week face St Kilda on Sunday at St Kilda.

The Giants women’s side also beat the Newport Rams on Saturday, winning 25-24.

The Giants sit in fourth spot.

Christou said for the club’s other men’s sides it had been a bit of a struggle this season.

“We have three reserves teams and they’ve only won one or two games each for the season,” he said.

“They’ve struggled a little bit, but we’re a very young club and there’s a lot of learning going on.

“We have a few older guys with younger guys in every team.

“It’s changing from one generation to another.”

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Point Cook in top four

By Tara Murray Things are starting to click for Point Cook in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 competition.

With a number of new players and some young players coming through, Point Cook knew it was going to take a bit of time under new coach Carmine Conte.

Conte said they were happy with how things were going so far.

“We’re going alright,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of younger players coming through from our juniors and are now playing senior cricket.

“They’re all improving and getting guidance from the imports. We’ve got younger players going well and it’s flowing through all the grades.”

On Saturday, Point Cook’s first XI easily accounted for the Williamstown Imperials.

Point Cook made 8-207 from its 40 overs with captain Darcy Harmer top scoring with 63.

The Imperials were bowled out for 112 in the 26th over.

Max Rouvray took 5-25 in eight overs.

Conte said it was a strong all round performance.

“We dominated for the whole match,” he said. “We batted really well and bowled really well and the result looked after itself.”

Conte said there had been a number of contributions across the board this season.

“Our captain Darcy is improving his captaincy and he’s a young leader. He had a nice score on the weekend.

“David Hicks is vice-captain and getting better.

“Max is playing the best cricket of his career and is really stepping up. He’s taken two bags of five wickets in four games.

Dasith [Jayatilake] has come back and is opening the batting and made 50 on the weekend.”

The win has moved Point Cook into the top four ahead of a double header this weekend.

The club’s second, third and fourth XIs are all undefeated, but played limited matches due to the weather.

Conte said there was a great vibe around the club.

“We’re winning a few games and playing a few more games, so the guys are more

motivated.

“We play the top side Caroline Springs and hopefully we’ll make a good account of ourselves and then we play Sunshine Heights who we have a little bit of rivalry with.”

In other division 3 matches, Werribee Centrals lost to East Keilor.

East Keilor made 5-190 from its 40 overs.

Moiz Ahmed and Harsh Gupta took two wickets each for Werribee Centrals.

Centrals got off to a solid start but lost two quick wickets to slip to 2-35. Centrals continued to lose wickets in clumps which proved costly.

Centrals were eventually bowled out for 109 in the 31st over.

Shaun Jennings top scored with 22 as no batsman went on with it.

In division 4, Bellbridge was easily beaten

by Maribyrnong Park St Marys. Bellbridge was bowled out for 84 in reply to 6-203.

In division 5, Wyndhamvale was skittled by East Coburg. Wyndhamvale was bowled out for just 65, which East Coburg reached four wickets down.

Sanctuary Lakes total of 161 was enough, bowling Seabrook out for 106.

The Western Bulldogs have looked to address the need for a key defender, while Western Jets hopefuls were overlooked in the first night of the AFL draft.

The first round of the draft was held on Monday night, with the rest of the draft held on Tuesday night after deadline.

The Bulldogs selected Jedd Busslinger at pick 13 as it looked to add another key pillar to the line up.

Experts have said that Busslinger is a tall defender with key weapons especially his marking game.

The Western Australian averaged 22 disposals and seven marks at the AFL National Championships earlier this year.

Speaking on the broadcast, Busslinger said he can’t wait to head down to the Bulldogs.

“It’s unreal how it has turned out,” he said. “Ten years ago as just an Auskicker on grand final day, now finally living out my childhood dream to be an AFL player, it’s unreal.”

Busslinger said despite playing some football forward, that he believes his best position is in defence.

Meanwhile for the Western Jets hopefuls, there’s at least another night of waiting to find out whether they’ve achieved their dreams.

Hopefuls include Spotswood’s Matthew Payne and Keilor’s Jovan Petric are two players on the radar of clubs.

Darley’s Aaron Cadman was taken at pick one.

Speaking after he was drafted he said it was so special to be picked by the Giants.

“Never in a million years would I have thought I would be in this position,” he said on the draft coverage.

“To share it with my family and friends and all the people in the room, it’s super special. I can’t wait to get into it.”

Cadman said a positional move by his NAB League coach at the Greater Western Victoria Rebels David Loader proved to be the right one. He said he couldn’t thank him enough.

“We sat down at the start of the year and that’s when I was a wingman actually sat me down and said we might throw you down forward as a key position forward.

“It worked out pretty well.”

Tara Murray Wednesday, 30 November, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 23

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