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As excited kids across the west eagerly countdown the days until Santa visits, three-week-old Hudson experienced the lead up to his first Christmas sleeping soundly in his brother Mason’s arms, inattentive to the rush of last-minute preparations as the holiday draws closer. As we near the end of 2022, the team at Star Weekly would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year. We will return for 2023 on January 11.
Beach meters approved By Matthew Sims Parking meters will be installed along Altona Beach, despite more than 600 people signing a petition opposing paid parking in the area. During its December 13 meeting, Hobsons Bay council decided to proceed with plans to install parking meters along the Esplanade between Sarros Street and Millers Road, comprising 195 spaces. Hobsons Bay residents who already hold valid parking permits will not be required to pay to park along the Esplanade. Council initially flagged its intention to
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introduce paid parking along Altona Beach to help offset infrastructure costs in April. A petition opposing the meters was presented to council in October. Council’s decision to install parking meters has been criticised by lead petitioner Kaylene O’Shea. “The overall stance from the community is that the council has not listened to the residents,” she said. Altona resident Adeline Barham said she had concerns the potential impact paid parking could have on local traders. “People will shop or dine elsewhere,” she
said. Altona Village Residents Association president Ilch Mickovski said the paid parking meters could potentially represent another knock to traders, who were already struggling to bounce back from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s been a hell of a ride,” he said. However, Altona resident Peter Weaver said he supported introducing the meters. “This way, local residents will not pay and can park for an allotted time,” he said. “People from outside of our municipality will pay for use.”
Hobsons Bay councillor Jonathon Marsden acknowledged that the introduction of parking meters would be a “big change” for the community. “We’ll continue to listen to resident feedback and make sure that any scheme we put in evolves over time to suit the needs and interests of people who live within Hobsons Bay,” he said. Cr Daria Kellander opposed council’s proposal, noting that the majority of people who completed an online questionnaire about the introduction of paid parking meters responded negatively.
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Yarraville residents are deep for disadvantagedencouraged to dig children across the western suburbs this The Yarraville Traders festive season. Association is once again teaming up with the Les Twentyman Founda tion to provide gifts to disadvantaged children as part of its giving tree initiativ e. Association preside said visitors or residennt Chris Byrne ts can donate to the initiative at the Yarraville Grill’d restaurant from Thursda “A small gift can makey, December 1. Christmas a little bit better for kids in the community,“ he said. Mr Byrne said donatio unwrapped to reduce ns should be left processing time. “It’s really a commu nity initiative,” he said. “A lot of the traders will be donating gift vouchers.” Yarraville Village will also have a number of special visitors Christmas Day, includin ahead of g Santa Claus on Saturday, Decemb er 10 and Saturda y, December 17 from 3pm to 4pm, the Pitchface choir on Saturday, Decemb er 17 from 4pm to 5pm and a skating elf and The Grinch on Friday, December 23 from 5pm to 6pm.
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request a further report on the final McIvor Friends of McIvor Reserve Reserve Master Plan “From the first round spokesperson Miles in March Gilbert has expresse A new six-court indoor 2023. we have been concern of public consultation, citing a preferen d the Yarraville group’s sports centre and ed about the sincerit disappointment in ce to address the recreation and leisure of the council’s engagem y Maribyrnong council Indoor approval of a draft ent process with the Sports Stadium Strategy before looking ’s 31 proposed projects facilities were among commu master plan for the nity. at the McIvor Reserve Master outlined in the approve reserve, McIvor Reserve which includes a new Plan. d “Going forward, we six-court indoor sports Draft Master Plan. “I think we’re sort will look centre. of putting the cart According to council options before and compromises that at alternative the horse a little bit ’s 2018 Indoor Stadium The decision followed here,” better fulfil the Strategy, up to a needs of all users at Maribyrnong mayor he said. months of public dozen new indoor the park and we plan consultation during sports Sarah courts Carter said she need to contribu to community membe which a number of demand across be built to meet growing council te to the ongoing consultation with would dispute Cr Crawford’s stance on rs .” the issue. the municipality. opposition to the stadium expressed their Mr Gilbert said the Councillor Michae due to its impact on “We have followed approval of the draft l Clarke said the green space and the due process,” she said. was an “unfortunate plan master plan draft existing dog park facilities Maribyr and frustrating outcom and During its meeting on . for parkland at e” aimed to encoura its recommended projects commu nong council is hosting five the reserve. nity engagement ge more council passed a motionTuesday, November 15, “It’s disappointing sessions at the social linkages, especial physical activity and McIvor Reserve to note that the the significa majorit ly within the younger hockey pavilion on community interest nt councillors who y of our populat Thursday, in the master plan ion. December 1 (5pm for the that has caused were present believe a plan Yarraville reserve, to “Whether it’s part approve the release such division in the 7.15pm) and Saturda 6pm and 6.15pm to of an indoor of draft master plan for community or outdoor y, December 3 (10am community commen the is worthy of delivering to the public , we need more opportu game... 11am, 11.15am to 12.15pm to t and consultation,” for further commu and 12.30pm to nity for 1.30pm he said. nity interaction,” he ). said. Cr Simon Crawfo rd opposed the motion Details: www.yourcityyourvoice , mcivor .com.au/
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Gender-based signage could go By Matthew Sims Hobsons Bay council will investigate removing gender-based signage from its public toilets. The move is part of council’s draft strategy for the provision of public toilets over the next 10 years which was adopted at a council meeting on December 13. Council will investigate a new approach to signage which would show the fittings and equipment within facilities and cubicles, rather than indicating the expected gender of users. The draft strategy also recommends
continuing to progressively replace or upgrade older and substandard toilets. Councillor Jonathon Marsden said the strategy was an important step towards creating the best possible toilet facilities for the community. “Toilets should be clean and they should be safe, they should be accessible and they should be in places where people can rely on them,” he said. Cr Daria Kellander said further engagement with a diverse collection of people should be conducted as part of the consultation.
“I’d be keen … to hear specific feedback from … women, families, our growing Islamic community and our interfaith network,” she said. Feedback received during first stage of community consultation focused on maintenance and hygiene standards, lack of facilities or specific fixtures required and safety concerns. Hobsons Bay resident Dorothy Mack said she would be opposed to removing gender-based signage on facilities with multiple toilets.
“If it is a single standalone toilet then I don’t see an issue with it, but if it’s a room with cubicles then … I wouldn’t feel safe,” she said. Hobsons Bay ratepayer Alexa Hellene said she would advocate to not change approaches to gender-based signage. “Male and female toilets should be separately signed and whoever doesn’t like it can use the unisex option,” she said. Feedback will close on Friday, February 10, 2023. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ toilets
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Williamstown North Primary School Grade 4 pupils Ivy, Sophie, Miranda, Henry (front) and Charlie, Keanu, Lucas and Paul (back) celebrated raising more than $750 for World Vision to give gifts to those in need across the world. (Damjan Janevski) 313003_04
Spreading festive joy to the world The spirit of giving has been alive and well at Williamstown North Primary School recently. The grade 4 group have raised $755.45 towards World Vision’s charity gift drive this year. Williamstown North Primary School teacher Dianna Lane said the pupils’ “amazing effort” would go a long way towards assisting those in communities undergoing hardships across Africa, South East Asia and the Pacific. “The pupils were so excited to choose the gifts to donate knowing how these gifts can help the world’s most vulnerable children and adults break out of poverty,” she said.
Ms Lane said the pupils worked hard to earn money towards the fundraiser, which would allow communities to purchase a variety of food and other goods, including a goat, a lamb, three piglets, nine chickens and eggs, clean drinking water, fish farms, sending a child to school, childhood immunisation and combating climate change. “The pupils are so proud of their efforts as they have worked hard to earn some extra dollars to donate,” she said. “They did some chores around the house, including vacuuming, washing dishes, sweeping leaves – much to the delight of their
parents – and some pupils even donated some money from their savings. “It was so inspiring listening to the pupils’ speeches as to why their gift would help the community really demonstrating how important this donation is.” Every World Vision gift bought represents a real item around the world, with funds from gift purchases pooled to support work in a specific category such as health, water, emergencies, empowering women or building family incomes. Details: www.worldvision. com.au/gifts Matthew Sims
A program aiming to disrupt the link between online gaming and gambling-based behaviour which was initially delivered thanks to Altona North Primary School pupils has been named as a finalist in the 2022 Victorian Health Promotion Awards. Delivered by arts and community development organisation Kids Thrive, the program imvolved pupils and artists collaborating during the COVID-19 pandemic to design a prevention and early intervention program to raise awareness of the addictive nature of gaming and potential links to gambling harm. The program involved a series of online prevention and early intervention learning resources designed to help teachers and community educators teach children how to identify risky behaviours, develop self-control strategies and build protection from future gambling harm. The program was named as a finalist for the Future Healthy Award, which recognises a health promotion organisation or program working with Victoria’s young people facing greater barriers to improve their health and wellbeing. VicHealth chief executive Dr Sandro Demaio said all of the finalists deserve recognition for their work. “They have all played a big part in enhancing the health and wellbeing of their respective communities across Victoria,“ he said. “It’s a chance for us to say an enormous thank you for the work they do to improve the health of our communities.“ The winners will be announced on Monday, February 13.
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Increase in Hobsons Bay crime Recorded criminal offences increased by 5.2 per cent across Hobsons Bay in the year to September, according to new Crime Statistics Agency [CSA] data. The data showed there were 6070 recorded offences during the September 2021 to September 2022 period in Hobsons Bay, which showed a jump of 302 recorded offences from the 5768 recorded offences during the September 2020 to September 2021 period. In Williamstown, the data reflected there were 1091 recorded offences between
September 2021 and September 2022, which was a 4.8 per cent jump, including a 30.77 per cent increase in theft offences. In Altona, the data showed a 42.2 per cent increase in property damage offences, while there was a 17.65 per cent reduction in drug use and possession offences recorded. In Maribyrnong, the data reflected a 0.9 per cent increase in recorded criminal offences, with 8718 offences recorded in the year up to September. Footscray’s data showed a 8.55 per cent
increase in the number of recorded criminal offences, including a 11.36 per cent jump in the number of theft offences and a 44.83 per cent increase in the number of recorded drug dealing and trafficking offences, while Yarraville’s drug use and possession charges recorded increased from 17 to 42 offences. Hobsons Bay local area commander Inspector Tim O’Connor said Hobsons Bay police would continue to do everything in their power to drive down crime in Melbourne’s west.
“While we are seeing some gradual increases in crime as we move further away from the pandemic, police in Melbourne’s west will continue to do everything we can to keep crime as low as possible,” he said. “Property type crime including theft from motor vehicles and criminal damage continues to feature prominently and we urge the community to ensure they are securing their properties and vehicles at all times, particularly ahead of the summer period.”
Queen’s college canopy A new entrance to Altona College became a little bit greener recently. Altona College principal Julie Krause said the college council funded a new entrance on Civic Parade, with the federal government committing a $20,000 grant towards tree planting on the site through its Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee program. “The gate and pathway is utilised by the majority of the student population and their families each day,” she said. “Students, staff and families engaged with us in planting in excess of 170 established and young trees along the pathway and around the boundary of the college. “In honour of the late, Queen Elizabeth II the new entrance has been named Jubilee Way.” Gellibrand MP Tim Watts officially opened the new pathway and unveiled a plaque to commemorate the event. Mr Watts said he enjoyed joining the school community and planted a tree. “I know students, parents and staff have
put a lot of work into making this project a success,” he said. “As we face a changing climate, we need as much canopy cover as possible in Melbourne’s west. “This beautiful avenue of trees will provide valuable shaded areas for future generations of students to come.” School council president Sarah Brooker said the council was excited for how the entrance would blossom into the future. “We hope that students have increased pride in their school as they walk through the gates every morning,” she said. Community based tree planting events have been held across Australia to mark 70 years of service of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, with the new plantings also aimed at increasing community awareness and celebration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee and creating a legacy of tree plantings across the nation. Matthew Sims
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Gellibrand MP Tim Watts helped plant one of the trees at Altona College with students Ava and Jackson. (Damjan Janevski) 312713_01
Waste lessons on show Curious young minds are encouraged to come along to Scienceworks to learn about the science behind the human body’s excretions and the history behind the iconic Spotswood Pumping Station. Scienceworks is hosting a series of programs this school holidays about all things waste. With support from Melbourne Water, ‘FlushBack’ program includes an augmented reality [AR] experience travelling back through the history of the Spotswood Pumping Station. Visitors use the AR techology to travel back to 1942 and complete challenges based on real historical events to ensure the Spotswood Pumping Station continues to operate so Melbourne doesn’t turn back into ‘Smellbourne’. ‘From Sandwich to Sewage’ tells the story
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Council prescribes that in accordance with Clauses 13 (A) (B) inclusive of the General Purposes Local Law the consumption or possession of alcohol will be prohibited for the following event: New Year’s Eve Fireworks in the Park, Footscray Park and Henry Turner Memorial Reserve, Footscray on 31 December 2022 to midnight 1 January 2023. The map of the event area can be viewed at: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Public-notices Celia Haddock CEO Maribyrnong City Council
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of how food travels through the human body and travels from the toilet into the sewage system, with programs running at noon and 2pm daily. Pumping station tours are running from Monday to Friday Hear some of the smelly stories from the straining well and explore the magnificent engine room as you marvel at the engineering feat that helped overcome the stench of 19th century Melbourne in our daily Pumping Station tours Other programs on show will include ‘What’s With the Weather?’ and ‘Lights, Energy, Action!’ inside the Lightning Room and Planetarium shows at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm daily. Details: museumsvictoria.com.au/ scienceworks/whats-on/summer-holidayprogram
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Bright future for high achievers By Matthew Sims
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Williamstown High School student Neve Sterjovski received a 96.2 ATAR despite facing chronic fatigue and postural tachycardia syndrome. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 312468_01
Fellow student Neve Sterjovski overcame personal hardships to achieve a high score of 96.2, as well as a study score of 47 in mathematical methods and chemistry. Diagnosed with chronic fatigue at the age of 10 and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS] at the age of 14, she said she received a lot of support from the school community. “I have difficulty and walking over long distances,” Neve said. “When I stand up, my blood vessels tighten and my heart beats faster than it should. “I’ve had a lot of support, including special exam arrangements.”
She said she was “very grateful” to the school community for helping her achieve her results towards her plans to enter pharmaceutical science. “I feel proud of this result,” Neve said. Footscray High School’s dux was Tori Ruwoldt, with a score of 99.8 and raw study scores of 50 in psychology, 47 in German and 46 in economics and English language. She said she felt a mix of relief and shock when she received her result in the early hours of Monday, December 12. Tori said she was grateful to return to in-person classes this year after the remote learning systems in place during
the COVID-19 pandemic. “It was really tough doing online learning,” she said. “It was such a relief to move back into the classrooms.” Tori said the support she received from teachers contributed to her success. “I owe it to all my teachers being available during the lockdowns,” she said. Tori said she was hoping to get into Monash University’s medicine undergraduate course. Bayside P-12 College student Addis Phan was this year’s dux for the school. He said it was “very exciting” to see his results and learn he was the top achiever at his school. “I didn’t sleep at all,” he said. Addis said he was tossing up between studying radiography and medical imagery, education and engineering.
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Bleary-eyed and nervous year 12 students across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay discovered their results for the year on Monday, December 12. Williamstown High School principal Gino Catalano said he was “extremely pleased” with the students’ results. “We had three perfect study scores across accounting, media and English language,” he said. Mr Catalano said while the COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a number of disadvantages over the past couple of years, there was also a number of benefits, including more teachers providing individual feedback and a more personal focus. “They’ve just gone above and beyond,” he said. The school’s VCE cohort broke the school’s record of above-90 ATAR scores, with 38 students achieving a score of 90 and above, while 80 students received a score of 80 and above and 80 students received study scores above 40. The school’s dux was Shirley Lin, who achieved a score of 99.7 and raw study scores of 50 in English language and accounting. She said she was not expecting to receive such a high result. “Honestly, I’m still a little bit in shock,” Shirley said. She said she was torn between direct entry medicine at Monash University or dentistry at La Trobe University. Shirley said she would thank all of her teachers, including her English language teacher Tim Lilley and accounting teacher Shao Chen. “Every teacher that I had really helped me and motivated me,” she said.
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Briefs Park plan approved Hobsons Bay council has approved a plan for the future of Laverton’s McCormack Park. At its meeting on Tuesday, December 13, council passed a motion to adopt the McCormack Park Master Plan. The draft master plan included a story telling river, a water play workshop, a viewing and climbing tower, a bush trail, bridge improvements, socialising hubs, a picnic facility expansion, a multi-sport court, an exercise hub, an amphitheatre, a redesigned carpark and pathway improvements.
By Cr Matt Tyler “Chances are you’re about to lose,” “you win some, you lose more” and “what’s gambling really costing you?” These are some of the messages online gambling companies will be forced to tell their customers thanks to recent changes introduced by the federal government. My childhood was shaped by dad’s gambling addiction. From stealing money to flogging our meagre Christmas presents which mum had cobbled together, we’d never know what would happen next. Dad had so much potential and yet he lived a life of poverty – crippled by his addiction and doing so much damage over his journey. There is a strong link between gambling harm and family violence, poor psychological health and wellbeing, and negative impacts on relationships. This is about so much more than losing money and gambling harm is not just experienced by ‘problem gamblers’. People considered low and moderate-risk gamblers make up 85 per cent of those who experience gambling harm. As with other public health challenges such as smoking and skin cancer, harms can be addressed, and every level of government has responsibility. In 2021, there were 948 gambling ads a day on Victorian free-to-air TV. That’s up 253 per cent since 2016. The federal government has the power to control this advertising. Noting recent progress, more needs to be
Pop-up park damaged Maribyrnong council has conducted an initial assessment into damage sustained at the Clarke Street Pop-Up Park in West Footscray over the weekend of Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11. Maribyrnong chief executive Celia Haddock said the damage impacted bike parking hoops and concrete planter boxes. “The area was immediately blocked off with temporary bollards and tape,” she said. “An assessment has been undertaken, including an investigation into additional safety measures for the site.”
done to reign in gambling companies. The state government has made important progress through its Royal Commission into Crown Melbourne Limited, including requiring patrons to pre-commit to the amount of money and time they’re prepared to lose playing poker machines. With the unanimous support of my fellow councillors, I took a motion to the Municipal Association of Victoria’s October state council – the body that represents every council in the state – to advocate to the Victorian Government to extend Crown’s pre-commitment mechanism to all gaming venues. It was passed with 93 per cent support. Councils also have responsibility to prevent and reduce gambling harm. To this end, we are seeking community input to update our gambling harm policy in Hobsons Bay. You can contribute at participate.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/gambling-harm-prevention-policy before January 20, 2023. I’d like to wish you all a safe and happy festive season.
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Charges over Cherry Lake spill By Matthew Sims The Environment Protection Authority [EPA] Victoria has charged three directors of MTAW Group Pty Ltd, trading as Melbourne Transport and Warehousing, alleging they failed to minimise the risk of harm after a chemical spill at Altona’s Cherry Creek and Cherry Lake in March. The EPA has already charged the company, alleging it failed to take all reasonably practicable action to reduce the risk of a spill or leak of dangerous goods stored at its
Laverton North site. If found guilty, the Laverton North business would be facing a fine of up to $1.8 million after the EPA alleged the company did not take all reasonable steps to reduce the risk of about 12,000 to 13,000 litres of a detergent known as Teric N9 from flowing into Altona’s Cherry Creek and Cherry Lake. The incident was reported on March 7. The company directors would also be facing penalties of up to $360,000 and possible imprisonment. The EPA has alleged that MTAW Group
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minimise those risks, so far as reasonably practicable. EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said the GED has outlined the responsibility individuals and companies have to protect the environment from harm. “The GED makes protection of the environment everyone’s business, and our enforcement action today sends a strong message to polluters that we will hold them to account,” he said.
Party in the new year Maribyrnong council will be ringing in 2023 at Footscray Park. For the first time since 2019, the council’s celebrations will be held in-person. Residents are encouraged to congregate on Footscray Park’s Eastern Lawn to watch the sun go down and a fireworks display at 9.30pm. The night will begin with a welcome to country, followed by a performance from the Murrundaya Yepengna Dancers, directed by Amos Roach. Global superstar Bluey and her sister Bingo will also be visiting Footscray Park as part of a live interactive experience. Melbourne nine-piece soul and funk outfit The Bamboos will then be hitting the stage, followed by 90s rock band Jebediah and Queen tribute show Queen Forever. Roving bubble-maker Dr Hubble will also be delighting young audiences throughout the evening, while Ryn Hooligan’s
Interdimensional Creatures will also be wowing children. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the council is “thrilled” to host New Year’s Eve celebrations once again. “After two years of cancellations due to COVID, there will be a familiar sense of coming home for those who have celebrated this event at Footscray Park in previous years,” she said. “I invite you and your family to join us this New Year’s Eve to toast the end of 2022 and ring in 2023 with delicious food, great entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show.” Visitors are advised it is a single-use plastic free event. The council is encouraging visitors to use public transport to the alcohol-free event, with a free shuttle bus service running between Footscray station and Footscray Park and accessible parking available on site via Maribyrnong Boulevard.
Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter is excited to see roving performer Dr Hubble and his bubble-making skills on show at this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations at Footscray Park. (Supplied)
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Parkinson’s supporters awarded By Matthew Sims Two Hobsons Bay locals have received awards at the recent Fight Parkinson’s awards. Announced at Fight Parkinson’s recent annual general meeting in November, ParKanDo co-founder Pam West received the Sir Zelman Cowen award, while Williamstown ParkinSong co-founder Mark Jobling received the Harold Waldron carer’s award. First presented in 2006, the Fight Parkinson’s Sir Zelman Cowen Award acknowledges an individual for their outstanding voluntary services to the Parkinson’s community.
Ms West co-founded ParKanDo in 2020, which was initially aimed at Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Brimbank residents, but later reached out to participants in Canberra and Queensland through Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her acceptance speech, she said she accepted the award on behalf of co-founders Peter and Carmel Wall and Mimi Morgan. “ParKanDo would not exist without them and I cannot thank them enough for all they have done and continue to do,” she said. “Volunteering has given me purpose. “There is no greater feeling than that you get
when helping others.” Fight Parkinson chief executive Emma Collin said she has been impressed with Ms West’s drive and passion since meeting her in 2016. “It didn’t take long to be inspired by her dynamic and inventive approach, her generosity and compassion for others and determination to deliver real impact and change,” she said. The Harold Waldron carer’s award honours a family member or friend of someone affected by Parkinson’s. Mr Jobling has been a constant support for
his wife Heather, allowing her to living a rich life since her diagnosis in 2006. The pair were instrumental in launching the ParkinSong group in Williamstown, which hosts singing sessions as part of an evidence-based therapeutic program. Diagnosed with aphasia in March, Mr Jobling accepted the Harol Waldron carer’s award alongside Heather. “Caring means having empathy with your partner, to be able to sense what another person needs from you,” he said. Details: parkando.west@gmail.com or parkando.org.au
Outdoor learning boost Dinjerra Primary School would soon have a new outdoor learning space, thanks to a $50,000 federal government grant. Fraser MP Daniel Mulino visited the Braybrook school on Friday, December 16 to announce the Schools Upgrade Fund investment towards a new outdoor learning space, which will complement the school’s garden. “It means better equipment and better facilities to help the students learn and play in a top-class environment,” he said. “Everyone has had a really tough few years, and this funding will go some way to help the students bounce back.” Dinjerra Primary School principal Natalie Vulic said the new space, which would include decking around the gumtree and comfortable seating, would be delivered during the first half of next year. “It’s going to be for the children to do their
writing and get the inspiration from being outdoors,” she said. Ms Vulic said the government had also contributed $10,000 as part of the Planting Trees for The Queen’s Jubilee Program, with works underway to create a new native garden. Matthew Sims
Dinjerra Primary School’s Grade 5 cohort celebrated the school receiving a $50,000 investment towards a new outdoor learning space with Fraser MP Daniel Mulino. (Supplied)
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Podcast makes tough listening Western Health has launched a podcast series aimed at improving support for victim-survivors of family violence. ‘If only someone had asked’ is aimed at healthcare workers who interact with victim-survivors and is hosted by Western Health strengthening responses to family violence manager Assunta Morrone. The podcast explores how healthcare workers can best support victim-survivors through increased awareness in their clinical practice, and through appropriate referrals to family violence services. It features stories from both victim-survivors and front line healthcare workers. “This new podcast series explores the issue
of family violence; what it is and why it occurs; how to identify it when we see it; and how we as a health sector can respond. It features victim-survivors who courageously share their experiences of family violence as well as community and health professionals working to strengthen responses to family violence,” Ms Morrone said, “In my role, I provide advice and information to doctors, nurses and allied health professionals on the best ways to respond to and appropriately refer victim-survivors who need assistance. A podcast is a great way to reach busy healthcare workers because they can listen on their smartphones at a time that suits them. The lived experiences of our
victim-survivors, while often confronting, can help clinicians understand the barriers our patients can face when trying to access support.” Subsequent episodes look at the impacts and experiences of family violence on migrant and refugee women, pregnant women, children and older people. Family violence is a major health issue which occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children. Intimate partner violence is the greatest health risk factor for women aged 25 to 44 and one in four Australian women have experienced violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15.
“These are shocking statistics, but sadly they perhaps don’t come as much of a surprise to our clinical staff who have treated patients presenting for injuries or medical conditions relating to family violence”, Western Health chief executive Russell Harrison said. “I want to thank everyone who shared their insights and experiences to help build our understanding of family violence and what we can do to better support victim survivors.” The podcast is aimed at healthcare workers but wider audiences will also find it compelling.
* “Beth” is a pseudonym used to protect the victim-survivor’s anonymity.
New shine on pile light Built in 1906, the pile light guarded Williamstown’s Point Gellibrand until it was struck by the ship Melbourne Trader on the morning of June 21, 1976. The fog horn on the pile light wasn’t operating when it was hit by the 7000-tonne vessel and left hanging precariously. The harbourmaster of the day ordered the pile light be set on fire to reduce the risk to his men. The lantern and dome were salvaged and donated to the National Trust by the Victorian Public Works Department in 1978. The National Trust Victoria gifted the pile light to Seaworks in 2019. The augmented reality technology allows anyone to access the 3-D model and place the model in any location by scanning a unique QR code. Details: seaworks.com.au
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The iconic Point Gellibrand Pile Light has returned to its former glory, with restoration works now complete. Partnering with Hobsons Bay council and the Australian National Maritime Museum, Seaworks officially unveiled the new and improved display on Wednesday, December 7. The new display included new signage and a new augmented reality three-dimensional model created by Melbourne-based production company Ignition Immersive using 4000 individual images. Seaworks executive officer Glenn Jones said thousands of residents and tourists would enjoy visiting the newly restored pile light. “Of all the iconic structures that Williamstown’s history has produced, the Point Gellibrand Pile Light must be the most cherished and best known,” he said.
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Reading time with Santa Claus Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited Yarraville Library on Monday, December 12, to capture the magic during a storytime session involving a special visit from Santa Claus. The session was among a series of special story time events held across Maribyrnong libraries.
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Sails raised for racing regatta The world’s best young talent in cadet-class boat racing will be converging in Williamstown for a world-class racing regatta. The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria [RYCV] is hosting the International Cadet Class 2022 Australian Championship from Monday, December 19 until Saturday, December 24 and the International Cadet Class World Championship from Boxing Day until Monday, January 2. RYCV general manager Michael Neumann said the club is excited to host the events in Williamstown after they were initially postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. “We have over 60 competitors entered from Australia, Germany, Great Britain, Poland and Belgium, with over 65 volunteers helping run the event every day,” he said. “The Melbourne weather really put on a beautiful day for the opening of the nationals and we are looking forward to the opening ceremony on Boxing Day in the Commonwealth Reserve and we welcome everyone to come and enjoy the event from 4pm. “We’d also like to thank the Hobsons Bay City Council for their support through their Make it Happen grant program. Details: cadetworlds2022.com.au
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Maribyrnong New Year’s Eve celebrations Maribyrnong council will be ringing in 2023 at Footscray Park. For the first time since 2019, the council’s celebrations will be held in-person. Residents are encouraged to congregate on Footscray Park’s Eastern Lawn to watch the sun go down and a fireworks display at 9.30pm. The night will begin with a welcome to country, followed by a performance from the Murrundaya Yepengna Dancers, a visit from global superstar Bluey and his sister Bingo, performances from Melbourne nine-piece soul and funk outfit The Bamboos, rock band Jebediah and Queen tribute show Queen Forever. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/festivalcity/ Activations/New-Years-Eve-2022Fireworks-in-Footscray-Park/New-Years-
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A Jeep for ‘pragmatic dreamers’ By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring Compass is the smallest and cheapest of Jeep’s off-roaders and looks very much like a smaller version of Grand Cherokee. Introduced in 2007, Compass and its rebadged sibling Patriot were the first of Jeep’s softer offerings, pitched at an entirely new customer. Compass was rounder, cuddlier and generally more city-focused, while the Patriot which was dropped in 2016 was squarer, chunkier and more macho. The current model, launched in 2020, has changed significantly, with enhanced tech, redesigned dashboard, a refined cabin and an extensive list of driver-assist systems. Jeep describes the car as built for pragmatic dreamers who spend their weekdays in comfort and style, and weekends escaping from the daily routine. Compass comes with a 5-year/100,000km warranty and lifetime roadside assistance for vehicles serviced by Jeep. Capped-price servicing means you’ll pay $349 per visit for the first five services, with intervals set at 12 months or 12,000km.
Engines / transmissions With a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, Compass produces 129kW of power at 6400 revs and 229Nm of torque from 3900 revs.
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Driving Weighing in at 1503kg, fuel consumption is a claimed 9.7L/100km and it produces 230gm of CO2 per kilometre. In the US the latest model comes with a more sophisticated 2.0-litre direct injection engine that produces 149kW and 300Nm. A hybrid version, called 4xe, is also offered overseas, but is not available from the Indian factory where our cars are built. Although Compass looks terrific and draws plenty of admiring glances, its performance doesn’t quite live up to those looks. The dash from 0-100km/h takes a leisurely 10.1 seconds and factor in some passengers, and it will take considerably longer. Compass can seat four adults in reasonable comfort, but keep in mind it sits on the smaller side of the spectrum, so rear legroom is limited and it has a smallish boot. Inside the decor is a big step up from previous offerings, with better fit and trim, and plenty of eye candy. The driver gets a wheel that can be adjusted for height and reach, power-adjustment for the
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driver’s seat and a token footrest -- the size and placement of which are not ideal. And, by the way, the foot-operated boot opener refused to cooperate. Throttle response off the line is good and the engine likes to rev. But at other times it takes a full two seconds to respond and the transmission tends to hunt on anything but flat terrain. Ride and handling are pretty good, with the car refusing to break traction even when pushed hard through corners. But the lane keeping assistance system is downright annoying and like me, you’ll probably end up switching it off. Turning circle is relatively large at 11.07 metres which means you’ll find yourself doing plenty of three-point turns. When it comes to going off road, this model
boasts the same Jeep Active Drive Low 4x4 system as the Trailhawk. The big difference is that it doesn’t have off-road suspension, or any underbody protection. At 212mm it has 13mm less ground clearance than Trailhawk too. Although there’s a 4WD LOW option, neither model have a two-speed transfer case and therefore no low range gearing. All this button does is keep the transmission in first gear, which is possible with most automatics. Another button is labelled as 4WD LOCK. What this does is transmit torque equally to both the front and rear wheels. None of the above suggests the S-Limited is up to more than ’roughish’ dirt roads. In terms of fuel consumption, it has a 60-litre tank and takes standard unleaded. We were getting 9.4L/100km after more than 400km -- less than the 9.7L claimed -- but still too much for what it is.
Summing up While the Jeep Compass is a head turner, its performance unfortunately doesn’t match these looks, nor does it have any real off-road capability. Given the unavailability of the hybrid, we’d be waiting at the very least for the new 2.0-litre direct injection engine to make an appearance in Australia.
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Two late wickets gave the Seagulls some hope, but the A’s got home with four balls remaining. The A’s finished 6-191. Skipper James Grubb was the star in the middle order with 76 not out. Fraser Hay was the only multiple wicket taker for the Seagulls, with two wickets. The result has the teams equal on points heading into the Christmas break. The Seagulls sit in second position and Altona in third spot. Spotswood sits on top of the ladder, with seven wins from its first nine games. On Saturday, the Woodsmen accounted for Balwyn. Balwyn was quickly in trouble at 3-39 before the middle order showed some resistance. Wickets started to fall later in the innings with Balwyn making 9-187. Jackson Wadden was the pick of the bowlers for the Woodmen with 4-32. The Woodsmen lost an early wicket in the run chase, but were able to start to put
together some partnership. Most of the middle order got starts, but it came down to the tail to get them over the line. The Woodsmen got the runs finishing 8-188 with 13 balls remaining. Taylor Tatterson got 47 at the top of the order, while playing coach Dan Schuppan chipped in for 45 coming in number eight. Yarraville has work to do in the second half of the season, sitting in 14th heading into the break. On Saturday, the Eagles lost a high scoring match against Croydon. The Eagles made 4-255 from their overs with Aidan Salvado making 104 not out off 118 balls. Croydon needed the whole 45 overs to chase the target down. Having already won one match on the final ball, the Eagles weren’t able to do it a second time. Croydon finished 8-258. James Grubb (Mark Wilson)
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Crusaders are on a roll By Tara Murray The Western Crusaders remarkable run in the Gridiron Victoria competition, continues, with the club claiming a fifth straight Vic Bowl on Saturday. The Crusaders entered the grand final as favourites against the Croydon Rangers and the side was able to put in a clinical display on the way to a 50-12 win. Crusaders’ Tyson Garnham said it was pretty special to have won the biggest prize of the year for a fifth time. “It’s really good,” he said. “Obviously that is the goal and every win is different each year. “Each year there’s some new people in the team. Some guys were playing in their first and others in their second. “Then you’ve got others like myself that have been part of all five. The goal is the same each year.” Garnham said he believed there were about eight guys who had been part of all five Vic Bowl wins. While Saturday’s match was a convincing one, it didn’t start that way.
Garnham said they thought they would be in for a tough match. “I think the first couple of series we scored and then they scored so we thought it would be quite a close game. “They couldn’t stop our offence and we kept scoring, while our defence was able to hold out. “The score line started to blow out.” The margin also allowed the Crusaders the opportunity to rotate their players. With two teams coming into one for the finals, the side had plenty of options. “After half time we started to get everyone involved and we were really happy with that,” he said “There’s people who are new to the sport, so it was good to get them involved in the grand final. “The score line definitely helped with that.” Junior Alama was named the grand final most valuable player. The Crusaders dominance of the season was also recognised with some individual awards that were revealed. Matthew Krul was named the league most
valuable player, Garnham was the offensive most valuable player and Joel Iskra was named the linesman most valuable player. Garnham said they would have a break before thinking what was next, but winning six in a row is now the goal. He said it had been a really big year, with two seasons in the one year following COVID-19. Some players will be part of the state side for the national championships in April, with Garnham saying that 70 per cent of the state squad could come from their club. In a big boost for the club, new club rooms are being built and will hopefully be ready for next season. “It’s been pretty hard the last five years or as long as I’ve been playing at the club,” he said. “We’ve had to play away as the rooms haven’t been good enough. “It’s exciting that next year we’ll have the chance to play at our home ground which we couldn’t do this year due to the rooms and the floods. “We’re looking forward to having our own club rooms and having some of these trophies on display.”
A new wildcard round is part of next year’s Victorian Football League season. The AFL confirmed the dates for next season with the season to get under way on the weekend of March 25 and 26 with a 22 round season. Each team will play 18 matches and have four byes with 21 teams to again. The grand final is scheduled to be played on September 24. The AFL can confirm the 2023 Smithy’s VFL season will again feature 21 teams from Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. A new feature in the fixture is a wildcard round. The round will be played across the weekend of August 26-27, following the final round of the home and away season. It will feature two matches, with the team that finished seventh playing the team that finishes 10th, while eighth will play ninth. The two winners will advance to the finals, with the highest-ranked winner during the wildcard round to enter the finals as the seventh-placed team. AFL head of state league competitions Jennie Loughnan said the introduction of the wildcard round will provide an exciting new element to the VFL season. “With 21 teams competing in the Smithy’s VFL, the addition of the wildcard round provides more teams the opportunity to contend for finals,” she said. “We expect the wildcard round to create more anticipation and excitement for competing clubs and football fans throughout the home and away season, with more sides remaining in finals contention later into the regular season. “We are extremely proud of the rich tradition and history of the VFL and its clubs, and are also open to exploring exciting new opportunities, such as the wildcard round, for clubs, players and fans involved within the competition.” The fixture for the VFL season will be locked in and published as soon as finalised. Meanwhile, Williamstown has announced the signing of Mitch Cox for next year’s VFL season. Cox trained with the Seagulls in last year’s pre-season but was lucky enough to be added to the Brisbane Lions AFL list as a rookie during the Supplemental selection period. Tara Murray
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Plapp signs on for January’s Citreon Bay Classic By Roger Vaugjhan/AAP Chasing unfinished Olympic business, Australian cycling young gun Luke Plapp will use the next 12 months to further develop his huge talent. Plapp, his partner Georgia Baker and 2014 series winner Brenton Jones are the first stars confirmed for the January 1-3 Citroen Bay Classic criterium series in Geelong. After COVID-19 battered the last two domestic seasons, the Bay Classic will once again lead into the road nationals at Ballarat, followed by Adelaide’s Tour Down Under and Geelong’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Plapp, who turns 22 on Christmas Day, is the defending national road race champion and he will be a major player through the early season schedule. But it is only one piece in a much bigger puzzle for Plapp, who hopes to be a medal contender on the road and track at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Maribyrnong resident and former
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300 milestone for Russ By Tara Murray Footscray legend Dean Russ may have got a duck in his 300th first XI Victorian Premier Cricket match, but he was quick to see the funny side of it. Russ became just the 14th player to play 300 first XI games in Premier-District cricket on Saturday as he lined up against the Greenvale Kangaroos. The match would be a winning one for the Bulldogs, with the side having little trouble as they cemented a spot in the top eight heading into Christmas. Russ said it’s pretty special to reach game 300. “It has been a lot of Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,” he said. “You never set out to play that many games when you start playing premier cricket. “It involves a lot of support from the family. You have a lot of time away from them with cricket. “Also having the team and support makes it a lot easier.” Russ, ever the team man, was quick to deflect the attention to that of his teammates and what the result meant for the team, who are in sixth spot having started to find some form. The Kangaroos were bowled out for 132 in the final over of their innings. Travis Dean took four wickets for the Bulldogs. Russ finished without a wicket from his 10 overs. The Bulldogs made the runs with ease, finishing 3-133 with Dan Sartori finishing 84 not out, having already made two 100s this season. Russ it was a first ball duck as he became the third wicket in a hat-trick to Nick McGuane. “It sums up cricket perfectly,” Russ said about his dismissal. “I walked off having a laugh. “To get [Dylan] Brasher, [Travis] Dean, it’s a pretty good hat-trick. We had a beer after the game and had a laugh about it.” Russ has had plenty of highs and lows in his career at the Bulldogs. He captained the side for 73 games and is a premiership winning captain, he is a life member of the club, a six-time Hughes-Eastwood Medallist. Last season he was named Premier Cricket’s best player, winning the Ryder Medal. For Russ the aim of another premiership keeps him going. “You always want to win another flag,” he said. “For the last five years I’ve thought about what is next. “I love being around the club and the guys.
squad that battled to bronze at last year’s Tokyo Games, a campaign cruelled by Alex Porter’s dramatic snapped handlebar in qualifying. “I still think I have a lot to offer on the track and all of us (team pursuit) boys have unfinished business there,” Plapp said. “Where that fits and how that fits, I’m not sure - the next 18 months on the road will tell me a whole lot more.” Plapp is coming off his first full year riding for the powerful Ineos Grenadiers team in the World Tour. He competed on the road and track at this year’s Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the team pursuit, then made his Grand Tour debut at the Vuelta a Espana. Plapp was in a world of pain at the three-week Vuelta, and a week after he struggled at the world road championships in Wollongong. But the experience was priceless. Plapp doubts he will ride another Grand Tour next year, instead focusing on development and working out his 2024 schedule.
Polec joins the Eagles Yarraville Seddon has added a second former AFL player to its list for next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. Having signed former Geelong premiership player Travis Varcoe, the Eagles announced on Wednesday that Jared Polec was also on board for 2023. Polec played 148 games with the Brisbane Lions, Port Adelaide and North Melbourne. He was delisted at the end of the 2022 season with a foot injury that restricted him to two games this year. “The Yarraville-Seddon Eagles are thrilled to announce the arrival of Jared Polec to the nest,” the club said on social media. “The former number five draft pick, who has played 148 games of AFL, will be a playing assistant for the Eagles in 2023. “We are looking forward to the experience and professionalism Jared will bring to our playing group.” The Eagles finished in eighth this year with four wins. Meanwhile the league has revealed its structure for its men’s competitions next season. With the departure of division 1 clubs, St Albans and Deer Park, the division 1 competition is down to eight teams. Point Cook Centrals have been promoted into division 1, while the Sunshine Kangaroos will play in division 2. Joining the Kangaroos in division 2 is Braybrook that won the division 3 premiership this year, with it to be an eight team competition. West Footscray will play in division 3 as part of a seven team competition.
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“I still love playing. I know I’m closer to the end than the start.” Russ, who works for Cricket Victoria, admits at times its difficult with so much cricket in his life, but he keeps coming back. He said the greatest thing for him is the friends he has made in the game. “Mateship is number one,” he said.
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“We’re at each other’s wedding and our kids are now friends. “I hold that dear and cherish that over everything else.” While he gets a break on field over the next few weeks, Russ is busy working and keeping an eye on the next generation of Victorian cricketers.
Jared Polec.
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Rising stars take on the world By Tara Murray Ten elite young western suburbs athletes will be vying for the prestigious 2022 Don Deeble Sports Star award next month. The Deeble committee will reveal the name of this year’s champion athlete at an awards dinner on the last Wednesday in January. The first nominee was rising football star Charlotte Baskaran. The former junior running star made the switch to football in recent years and it paid off. The Caroline Springs resident captained the Western Jets to their first NAB League premiership, before being drafted by Hawthorn, making her AFL debut in the recently completed season. Volleyball rising star Isabella Maticevski was the second nominee for the year. The Maribyrnong Sports Academy student thrived when she joined the school representing her state on a number of occasions. After the disappointment of COVID-19, stepped into the senior ranks and had big goals
for 2022 and 2023. Another MSA student, Louise Baliton was nominated in April for her achievements on the golf greens. Baliton spent the year juggling school and spending time on the green as she continued to push towards her goal of making it into the American College system. It’s been a big year for Truganina Rabbitohs’ Suliasi Prescott. The rising rugby league star was sports captain at The Grange P-12 Secondary College. On field, he was part of the Melbourne Storm development squad and was recently announced as part of Melbourne Storm’s new academy. The hard work continues to pay off for Point Cook’s Charlotte Morey. After missing out on making the Australian under-17 netball team, Morey came back 12 months later and made the team. Juggling netball and training most nights a week, Morey has since been selected in more state squads as her talents on the court are
recognised. The next nominee again shines the light on different sports being recognised with taekwondo young gun Jake Buhagiar nominated in July. Buhagiar is a three-time national taekwondo champion, with his ambitions clearly set on representing Australia at the 2024 Olympics. Buhagiar, who is part of the Australian Performance Pathway Program, had been hoping to make it four national titles in a row this year and competed internationally for the first time this year. August nominee Lucas Impey was always destined to be on the basketball court. Following in the footsteps of both his parents, the Melton teen stands out on the court at nearly 200 centimetres tall. Another Maribyrnong Sports Academy student, Impey was recently named in the state team for next year’s under-20 championships, having been part of the under-18 team previously. September nominee Om Neelam has had to overcome adversity to have success
on the badminton court. Neelam’s resilience and single-minded focus belies his age. He turned 13 in February. His quiet demeanor and inner strength are two of the reasons he was ranked the number one under-13 player in Victoria in 2021 and ranked number two in the under-15s. October nominee national School under-70 kilogram class judo champion Ruby Gojevic is very quietly understated in her demeanour. Gojevic became a student of Maribyrnong Sports Academy in 2021 and has immersed herself in the program. She trains six days a week, three pre-school morning sessions with the judo coach and her other judo team mates where they focus on technique. November nominee 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. He dreams of following in his father’s footsteps and has already been selected to represent Australia at the World Baseball Softball Confederation under-18 World Cup in Florida in September.
Introducing the 2022 Don Deeble Sports Star finalists
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MARCH
APRIL
MAY
Charlotte Baskaran (football)
Jake Buhagiar (taekwondo)
Club: Western Jets Achievements: •WesternJetspremiershipcaptain •NABLeagueAll-Australianteam •Runner-upNABLeagueGirlsbestandfairest •DraftedtoHawthorn Quote: “Enjoywhatyouaredoing,havefunbecauseifyou don’tyouwillneverperformatyourbest.”
Club:Hall’sTaekwondo Achievements: •Three-timenationaltaekwondochampion •AustralianPerformancePathwayProgram •Silvermedalinfirstinternational tournament Quote: “Ihaveputallmytrustinthemtohelpme achievemyambition.”
JULY
Isabella Maticevski (volleyball)
Lucas Impey (basketball)
School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •RepresentedVictoriaatunder-15,16,17and 18levels. •PlayedforAustraliaatunder-16level •PlayedforaVolleyballAustraliayouthwomen’steam •AnintegralpartoftheMSAbeachvolleyballprogram Quote: “Iftheycandoit,socanI.”
School: MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •BallaratMinersNBL1team •VicCountryteamunder-18s2022 •Vicstateteamselection2023 •BasketballVictoria’sNationalPathwayProgram Quote: “Myearliestmemoriesarewatchingmumplayand dadcoach.Iwasalwaysdestinedtofollowintheir footsteps.”
Louise Baliton (golf) School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •VictorianSchoolSportsaward •WontheVictorianJuniorMasters •Back-to-backladieschampionshipsatherhomegolf club •2021GolfVictoriaFutureChampionsTrophy •20121runner-upgirlsVictorianJuniorOpen. Quote:“DadaskedifIwouldliketolearnandsowhen Iwasseven,IattendedsomegolfclinicsandIfellin lovewiththegame.”
AUGUST
Om Neelam (badminton)
SEPTEMBER
Suliasi Prescott (rugby league)
Ruby Gojevic (judo)
School: TheGrangeP-12SecondaryCollege Achievements: •Schoolsportscaptain •MadetheMelbourneStormdevelopmentsquad •MadetheMelbourneStormAcademy •Captainofanunder-15tournamentinQueensland. •Namedasthetournamentmostvaluableplayerand madetheAustraliansquad. Quote:“[I’m]loudandsupportivewhenIneedtobeor workinginthebackgroundurgingmyteammatesand schoolcolleaguesonifthatisrequired.”
School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •2019statechampion •CompetedattheOceaniaChampionships •Partoftheasecondnationaljuniorteam Quote:“Ioftenfightolderandheavieropponentsso mybalanceandspeediscriticaltogetmystronger opponentsoffbalancebecauseIdon’thavethesame strength.” OCTOBER
Jayden Kim (baseball)
Charlotte Morey (netball)
JUNE
School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •Rankedthenumberoneunder-13playerinVictoriain 2021andrankednumbertwointheunder-15s. •Partoftheunder-17Victorianstateteam •VictorianSchoolSportAward–“SportingBlue” •Hehaswonmorethan60titlesinvariousage groups. Quote:“Ilovechallenges.Iamnotoverwhelmedbythe aimIhavesetformyself;Iamjustenjoyingit.”
School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •Under-17Australianteam •Under-17Victorianteam2022 •Under-19Victoriansquad2023 •GeelongCougarsVictorianNetballLeaguesquad Quote:“Mymindsetwassimple,doeverythingthe coachesask,leavenothingonthecourtbecauseit couldbemylaststateteam.”
NOVEMBER
School:MaribyrnongSportsAcademy Achievements: •Victorianunder-16stateteam •RepresentedAustraliaattheWorldBaseballSoftball Confederationunder-18WorldCup •SelectedbytheMLBtojoinaworldselectteamto playvariousprofessionalanduniversityteamsin Arizona. Quote: “IbeganplayingwhenIwas10yearsoldafter ashortstintplayingsoccerandtennis.Ilikethemboth butIlovebaseball.” Wednesday, 21 December, 2022 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY 19
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