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Exhibition returns home Artists Cathy Mackay and Larissa Taylor are excited to be bringing their latest exhibition home to Wyndham. The duo have been showcasing their Rearrangement exhibition in regional towns across Victoria, including Bendigo, and recently received a grant from Wyndham Arts Assist to bring the exhibition back to Wyndham. Mackay (pictured) is a Wyndham resident while Taylor works in the municipality. The exhibition features a collection of paintings by Mackay and ceramics by Taylor and is on display at the C&H Gallery. Mackay said the pair who work in the arts education sector, have been working with their chosen mediums for most of their lives. She said visitors to the exhibition can expect to see works filled with colour and native flora and fauna. “We like our work to be colourful and joyful,” she said. Rearrangement is at the C&H Gallery, 3/387-393 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, until March 25.

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Crime in Wyndham soars 2022, while family violence common assault rose 16.1 per cent from 727 offences to 844 offences during the same period. The municipality also recorded a rise in the number of offences classified as ‘other thefts’ (1774 offences in 2022, up from 1622 offences in 2021) and breaches of family violence orders, which rose 6.4 per cent from 1582 offences in 2021 to 1684 offences 12 months later. Family violence incidents rose by 5.2 per, from 4088 offences in 2021, to 4300 offences in 2022.

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Werribee recorded the greatest number of offences (4977), followed by Hoppers Crossing (2982), Point Cook (2587), Tarneit (2388) and Truganina (1375). Victoria Police deputy commissioner of regional operations Rick Nugent Victoria Police said police would continue to focus on family violence and proactive prevention and enforcement to ensure the community feels safe in their homes, in public and on the roads. “There are a few key areas of concern for police, including offenders sneaking into

homes to steal car keys and overall youth offending,” he said. “The community can rest assured we are investing significant energy and resources towards preventing and responding to this offending, with dedicated operations in place that have led to thousands of arrests over the past year. “While we’re doing everything, we can to keep Victoria safe, we also encourage the community to ensure their homes and vehicles are locked to help prevent opportunistic offending.”

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Heart health a concern in west By Tara Murray Wyndham residents are being told to be on the look out for heart attack symptoms as new research has found many people can’t identify any heart attack symptoms. New research by Monash University found that one in five adults in Australia can’t name any heart attack symptoms, and only around half report chest pain as a symptom. Published in Heart, Lung and Circulation, the Monash University-led project examined awareness during and following the Heart Foundation’s Warning Signs Campaign,

which ran from 2010-2013. The new cross-sectional study compared awareness across 2010-2014, during and immediately after the campaign, and 2015-2020. Awareness of chest pain as a heart attack symptom fell from 80 per cent in 2010 to 57 per cent in 2020. The proportion of respondents who could not name a single heart symptom increased from four per cent to 20 per cent. Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Associate Professor Janet Bray said the findings were very alarming and new approaches were

needed to ensure people acted appropriately if symptoms occurred. Associate Professor Bray said some people in Australia were “definitely” at risk of serious illness or death due to their lack of heart attack knowledge. Wyndham is part of a trial in eight high-risk municipalities working to improve heart attack awareness. The Heart Foundation heart map used that Wyndham had more hospital admissions per 10,000 people in Victoria for the heart-related issues. In Wyndham there were 44.2 hospital

admissions per 10,000 people for heart related issues between 2012-16, above the Victorian average of 40.6 and below the national average of 42.3. In Brimbank there were 57.6 deaths per 100,000 people caused by coronary heart disease between 2012-20, with the state average 60.2 and the national average 63.8. Factors that are at risk of heart issues are current smoking, high blood pressure, insufficient exercise and obesity. Wyndham was above the state and national average in all four categories.

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Help for when double trouble arrives For most people, the moment they discover they are having a baby is a moment filled with joy and elation. However, for those who discover they are having multiple babies, the moment can be more daunting, while still exciting Running from Sunday, March 19 to Sunday, March 26, Multiple Birth Awareness Week is a national campaign to raise awareness around the unique realities for multiple birth families in Australia – and how advocacy, positive education and engaged communities can contribute to enabling positive health outcomes for families with multiple children.

This year’s theme is ‘Equality for Multiple Birth Families’, with the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) leveraging to highlight the inequality multiple birth families face and to launch a request to the government for better support for all parents with twins, triplets or more, including requesting for a Multiple Birth Payment. New and expectant parents of multiples living in Melbourne’s west can access support from the Westgate Multiple Birth Association (WMBA) from the early stages of pregnancy. An affiliated member of the AMBA, the WMBA is a volunteer group providing support

and practical advice to parents and families with multiple children. WMBA president Eliza Watters said having multiple births created benefits and challenges for each family. “Having twins or more is wonderful, but it often entails greater financial burdens and mental health challenges than having your children one at a time,”she said. “Multiple birth families need more support, so they can not just survive, but thrive.” Details: westgate.amba.org.au

Wyndham council is using the feedback from an affordable housing forum to help deal with the growing problem. The forum held last month included a panel of four affordable housing professionals who shared their thoughts and ideas which were shared with 100 stakeholders with housing knowledge to discuss Wyndham’s diverse housing needs. The forum is part of the council’s affordable housing strategy Mayor Susan McIntyre said with Australia facing a rental crisis, Wyndham is at the coalface of these challenging times and faces a large shortage of affordable rental properties. She said those shortages were having a significant social and economic impact. “Council endorsed the affordable housing strategy last year and one the key deliverables was to host a forum to bring stakeholders together to discuss the shortage of one and two bedroom homes in Wyndham,” she said. “Whilst the provision of affordable housing is not a local government responsibility, council can advocate and facilitate opportunities that encourage affordable housing.” “The forum has certainly raised discussion and dialogue around Wyndham’s housing needs.” “The affordable housing forum was a success and was filled with robust discussions taking place and a high level of engagement from participants providing council with a rich source of information and ideas to take forward.” Wyndham council provides advice to those who are vulnerable, including people experiencing homelessness, along with referrals to organisations who can provide assistance.

Victorian government set to fast-track Nazi salute ban Legislation banning the Nazi salute in Victoria will be fast-tracked in state parliament but it will still be months before it comes into effect. Victorian Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes on Monday confirmed the government would expand current legislation banning the Nazi swastika to include the salute. It comes after National Socialist Movement members repeatedly performed the salute on the steps of the Victorian parliament on Saturday at an anti-transgender rights rally. Three people were arrested, including a 22-year-old Point Cook man for allegedly putting a female officer in a headlock and taking her to the ground and a 23-year-old

Thornbury woman for allegedly slapping a police officer on the neck. Both are expected to be charged with numerous offences including assaulting police. The two officers were uninjured. Ms Symes described the behaviour as disgraceful and cowardly, noting the salute was being used to incite hatred. She said the expanded legislation would ensure Victorians feel safe, welcome and included. “We’ll look at how this can be done carefully, with considered consultation with a variety of groups and will have more to say on the details

of this legislation as we undertake that,” Ms Symes said in a statement on Monday. Opposition leader John Pesutto said the opposition would work constructively with the government if it moved to ban the Nazi salute. “We support free speech but every sensible and reasonable person will know there have to be some limits on free speech,” he told ABC News Breakfast on Monday. “People who engage in actions and gestures which incite hate and violence will never be acceptable in our state.” Anti-Defamation Commission chair Dvir Abramovich welcomed the ban, saying a

terrible wrong has been made right. “There is no perfect cure for the disease of extremism but this law is a first good step,” he said in a statement. “Now law enforcement will have the tools they have been asking for.” In December last year, Victoria became the first state to ban the Nazi swastika. It is now a criminal offence to display the symbol in public, with those who do to face penalties of up to nearly $22,000, 12 months in jail or both. - AAP

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Treatment plant an artistic muse Melbourne’s Western Treatment Plant will be the centrepiece of an ambitious public art project aimed at breaking down the stigma surrounding the city’s waste waterways. The Treatment III project, running until April 28, is curated by Deakin University School of Communication and Creative Arts academics Professor David Cross and Associate Professor Cameron Bishop, who have curated the project since its inception in 2015. This year marks the third iteration of the event following a brief pause during the onset of COVID-19. Professor Cross said the plant’s history as a vital piece of Melbourne’s infrastructure was traditionally lost on the city’s inhabitants who

took for granted its day-to-day function. But he said Treatment III aimed to challenge the stigma associated with the plant and celebrate surrounding communities. “What many people don’t realise is the Western Treatment Plant is also one of the state’s most popular spots for birdwatching, with some birds migrating from as far away as Siberia to its wetlands. Treated water is also used on the region’s market gardens to grow fresh produce,” Professor Cross said. Highlights of this year’s project include site-responsive art installations, film, sculpture, and performance works staged across locations along the historic Main Sewer Outfall pipeline stretching from

Melbourne to Werribee. Associate Professor Bishop said a music event staged at a 180-year-old water tower in the now abandoned town of Cocoroc would be a key attraction. Melbourne Water will host sessions to demonstrate the wastewater testing process – including how they tested for COVID-19 during the pandemic. And guests will have the opportunity to attend a special Sunset to Sunrise showcase on Friday, April 21, from 5pm-10pm, and Saturday, April 22, from 6.30am-6pm at the Western Treatment Plant, with music, art and performances. This event will celebrate a day in the life of the plant by drawing attention to how wastewater technologies operate, their

value to society, and how they contribute to public health. Melbourne Water head of the Western Treatment Plant Alanna Wright said the plant was an absolute jewel in Melbourne’s infrastructure. “The Western Treatment Plant is where Melbourne’s sewage treatment, agriculture and biodiversity meet resource recovery, education and ecotourism. Through an extensive network of interconnected underground pipes and sewers, the plant treats about half of Greater Melbourne’s sewage! This project will put an exciting spotlight on the rich history of this special space,” Ms Wright said.

United hosts junior gala Western United will host a pre-season junior football gala day at Point Cook Soccer Club as part of The United Football Program. A total of 25 teams have already registered for the gala day from clubs right across the west including Werribee City and Stawell Pioneers. The gala day is open to all players from under-sevens to under-13s age groups with competitions for girls, boys and mixed groups all in place. All of the action will take place on April 2, with every team that registers to take part playing a minimum of three matches on the day. Competitions from under-7s up to under-10s will run through the morning with five-a-side

matches, while the older age programs will run through the afternoon. As well as the football fun on the pitch, the day will also feature visits from Western United players and plenty more enjoyment for every player. Details: https://bit.ly/409pj53

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West elective surgery boost Hundreds more patients in Melbourne’s west will get the elective surgery they need sooner following the opening of the Werribee Rapid Access Hub (RAH). The RAH is one of eight hubs funded by the state government to boost surgery capacity and was opened by Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas on Monday, March 13. The RAH features upgraded endoscopy suites, enabling some 800 endoscopy procedures performed between now and June. These procedures often serve as an important diagnostic tool for doctors, allowing them to inspect their patients and put them on track for any further necessary treatments or surgeries. The Werribee RAH is the fourth RAH to open, with similar facilities up and running at Broadmeadows Hospital and Sandringham Hospital, in addition to the first of five theatres in operation at St Vincent’s on the Park. Hubs at Peter Mac, University Hospital Geelong, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital will open later this year.

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RAHs allow hospitals to streamline their services, freeing up operating theatres, ward capacity and staff. As a result of the increased capacity, Werribee Mercy Hospital will be able to take on patients from other health services including Western Health and Royal Melbourne Hospital – ensuring they get the care they need, sooner. The new RAH will also free up capacity to allow surgeons from the Royal Children’s Hospital to do day surgery for children at Werribee – ensuring kids in Wyndham get the care they need, close to home. The RAH is in addition to the government’s almost $110 million emergency department expansion under way at Werribee Mercy Hospital which will double capacity and allow an extra 25,000 patients to be treated each year once complete in 2025. “Our new Rapid Access Hubs are not only allowing more patients to get the treatment they need faster, they’re ensuring we deliver on our long-term reform plans to deliver more surgery than ever before,” Ms Thomas said.

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Wyndham residents will be able to access additional financial in the form of a new round of the Power Saving Bonus, which open on Friday, March 24. The $250 Power Saving Bonus will be re-opened to all eligible Victorian households, including those which received payments under previous rounds, via the Victorian Energy Compare website.

All smiles at donation Werribee Mercy’s younger patients with anxiety surrounding needles or other medical procedures have received a new way to manage fear and pain. The Rotary Club of Werribee recently donated the funds for the purchase of a new virtual reality device called the Smileyscope. Werribee Mercy Hospital paediatrics ward nurse unit manager Simone Danaher said the benefits of the device include reduced patient distress and anxiety, reduced need for unnecessary restraint or sedation and improved patient experience. “The benefits are a reduced clinical injury to the clinician or parent, and an improvement in clinical workflow by reducing the time it takes to do a procedure,” she said. “The Smileyscope can be set up to meet the patients’ age the type of procedure and what their interests might be.” The technology has allowed young patients to be transported into a new world, including underwater and beach environments, to

either distract them from the pain or anxiety or reframe the pain they are experiencing, such as playing an animation of fish nibbling at their arm before their injection. Ms Danaher said patients who have used the new technology seem to enter a relaxed state. “This is a normal response due to the benefits of distraction, which seems to take the patient into another world,” she said. “The Werribee Mercy Hospital paediatric ward would like to thank the Rotary Club of Werribee for their incredible work and generous donation, which ultimately benefits young patients and their families.” Rotary Club of Werribee president Ian Hovey said the club was happy to support the purchase of the device and see Werribee Mercy Hospital patient Chevelle Cooke, 10, try out the new device. “This is the first Smileyscope device in the western suburbs,” he said. Details: www.smileyscope.com.au

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Local efforts shaving lives A number of northern and western Melbourne residents have shaved, cut or coloured their hair as part of the 25th annual World’s Greatest Shave event. Matthew Sims spoke to a number of local participants standing in solidarity with more than 135,000 people living with blood cancer across Australia.

yndham resident Joe Fraietta lost his father Agazio about six months ago after a five-year battle with myelodysplasia and later acute leukaemia. Myelodysplasia is a group of cancers which affect the growth and development of healthy blood cells in bone marrow. The father of two said while his father received a bone marrow transplant and went into remission, he was later diagnosed with acute leukaemia and died in an intensive care unit last August.

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- Archer He has shaved his facial hair and cut his hair in memory of his father and to help raise awareness of blood cancer as part of the 25th annual World’s Greatest Shave event, having raised more than $1100 for the cause. Shave Week took place across the country from Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19, with thousands of people shaving, cutting and colouring their locks to raise critical funds to support fellow Australians impacted by blood cancer. Every day across Australia, 53 people learn they have blood cancer or one person every 27 minutes, according to the Leukaemia

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Foundation. Additionally, 16 people will lose their battle with the disease each day, with blood cancer claiming the lives of more than 5950 people each year.

This year, 19,403 Australians will be newly diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, and by 2023, annual blood cancer diagnosis is predicted to increase by about 100 per cent, the

foundation said. Mr Fraietta said the disease impacted his father’s platelet count and he ended up in the intensive care unit with an infection and delirium.

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“It was the hardest thing,” he said. “The last two months were pretty crap.” Mr Fraietta said despite the long and hard fight, his father always remained positive. “He never showed it,” he said. “He was always that bubbly type.” Mr Fraietta said even during visits with his two children, his father never wanted to show them he was in pain or undergoing hardships. “He hated the word goodbye,” he said. “When we left the hospital, he never said goodbye, it was always ‘good luck’.” St Paul’s Primary School pupil Archer, 9, said he was very excited and nervous to shave all of his hair for the cause. “I love helping people and this is a great opportunity to help people less fortunate than me,” he said. Archer shaved his hair during a special assembly alongside other participants in front of the school community on Friday, March 17, raising more than $4500 at the time of publication. Archer and his friend George from Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook will both be donating their long locks as wigs for charity through World’s Greatest Shave partner Sustainable Salons, which donates longer ponytails for wigs for cancer patients, while shorter hair clippings were used for compost or floating booms to absorb oil spills at sea. The Williamstown High School community also united for the cause during its recent athletics festival. Year 12 student Audrey was among the students who shaved or coloured their hair,

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Left: Wyndham resident Joe Fraietta has taken part in the World’s Greatest Shave in memory of his father Agazio. (Damjan Janevski) 323009_03 Right: Williamstown High School students Ryan and Audrey with their new haircuts. (Supplied)

opting to do both and raising more than $1700. “It was important to me to fight against blood cancer, as over 100,000 people in Australia are diagnosed with blood cancer and other blood diseases,” she said. “I have also lost family members and my friends have lost family members to blood cancer and other forms of cancer. “So I wanted to do my part in helping fight cancer and raise money to help those in need.” Audrey said she was “very nervous” and felt sick before the shave. “I have never had my hair very short, let alone shaved, but as soon as it was over I absolutely loved my new hair,” she said. “I would highly recommend that for anyone wanting to shave their hair or make a big chop to consider participating in the world’s greatest shave and raising some money for a great cause.” Year 10 student Ryan raised more than $2650

and said he decided to participate as his family, like many other families, had been touched by cancer. “I wanted to support the fight in my own small way,” he said. “Buzzing my head had to be one the most nerve wracking and exciting feelings. “It is something I will remember for the rest of my life.” With the number of blood cancer patients continuing to rise, Leukaemia Foundation chief executive Chris Tanti said people with blood cancer needed support now more than ever, and each person getting behind World’s Greatest Shave has made a difference while joining the fun and celebration of supporting a good cause. “I want to thank each and every person who has signed up so far to World’s Greatest Shave to make it their mission to beat blood cancer,” he said.

“There’s still time to register to be a part of this year’s celebration and by getting involved, you are ensuring blood cancer patients have access to the right information, support and care they need to fight their disease as well as someone to turn to every step of the way.” Mr Tanti said the organisation was “thrilled and extremely grateful” to see the continued support for the cause after 25 years. “We know many are already doing it tough due to the rising cost of living,” he said. “A blood cancer diagnosis on top of this is putting huge financial strain on thousands of Australians and their loved ones.” The Leukaemia Foundation offers expert support, funds leading-edge research and campaigns to make change for Australians facing blood cancer, with a goal to have zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035. Details: www.worldsgreatestshave.com or 1800 500 088

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Ramadan, a time to refresh faith Dr Benish Chaudhry is a Wyndham resident, member of Point Cook Action Group and the founder of the Point Cook Library of Things (PCLoT). She is an advocate for better opportunities for the community, especially for migrant women. Ramadan is almost here and many of you would have observed ‘Ramadan Kareem’ signs up at the grocery stores and the fridges being stocked with dates. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, and it is the month of detox for Muslims. Muslims anxiously await Ramadan, because it gives us the opportunity to refresh our faith. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. We usually start our day early in the morning and have our meal before Fajr (morning prayer) and stay hungry the rest of the day until we break our fast at Maghrib (sunset). As it may sound, it is not very easy to fast especially when you are living in a multicultural country like Australia. The smell of coffee when you walk past a cafe can trigger a migraine for a coffee lover. Similarly, it is not easy to be around a restaurant at lunch hour. The drive back home around 4 to 5pm, when our sugar levels are crashing, is daunting. There is an extra struggle for the Muslim smokers who have to get through the day without smoking, but we somehow make it through. The first three days of Ramadan are the toughest, especially when they fall at the start of a week, because we must wake up earlier than usual, fight our digestive system and our body clocks to stuff up a meal at around 4 to 5am. If we take a short nap before going to work, it is usually followed by a series of sour burps that make us feel worse. We have to sit by ourselves through lunch at work, or watch and hear our colleagues devouring their meals. Some Muslims don’t pray regularly and during Ramadan, they make extra effort to pray. They use up their time during lunch to offer the midday (Zuhur) prayer. There is a special prayer in Ramadan called Taraweeh, which is clubbed with Isha prayer (last prayer of the day) and is usually very long. If Ramadan falls during summer, our fasts are longer than usual, and we get shorter sleep. Scientifically, it has been proven that fasting for a month every year can be very beneficial. Nobel Prize winner Yoshinori Ohsumi’s work on autophagy talks about the benefits of fasting. When we starve, our cells break down proteins and other cell components and use them for energy. These cells destroy viruses and bacteria and get rid of damaged structures. Fasting triggers autophagy and as a result, it improves blood sugar, inflammation, improved brain function and weight loss. Autophagy is important for cell renewal, repair and survival and that’s why there is an association of fasting with longevity. While we do starve the whole day during Ramadan, we usually leave no stones unturned to overeat when we break our fast. Ramadan comes with its own special menu. We usually break our fast with dates. We love fried savoury food, snacks and thirst-quenching drinks for Ramadan. We may feel like we have had a lot but it’s never enough. There are some exceptions where there is relief from fasting. A sick person doesn’t have to fast and a traveller doesn’t have to fast. Similarly, a feeding mother is not bound to fast. While fasting is a pillar of Islam, if you are not well, you are not bound to fast. You can give charity in return and make up your fasts later. The reason we look forward to Ramadan is because of the opportunity to refresh our faith. 8 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

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Muslims unite in following the same routine and refrain from eating and drinking. Your fast is not valid if you don’t pray, so it is an opportunity to get into the habit of praying. In Ramadan, the reward for every good deed is multiplied by 70, so we all attempt to be at our best behaviour. You are not meant to lie, backbite or ill-treat anyone. We all get into the race to finish the recitation of the Holy Quran. By small and big habitual change, we try to become a good person, Muslim and citizen. The fast is a reminder for us of those who are struggling to fill their stomachs. It increases us in gratitude, and we increase our charities and share our meal with others. The last ten days of Ramadan are the most sacred for us. It is the hunt for Laylatul Qadr or ‘The Night of Decree’.

It is a special night from one of the last ten days of Ramadan, where the reward is multiplied by 1000. It is like you have prayed for more than 83 years of your life. Muslims extend their prayers during these nights. We reduce our sleeping hours and try to stay up in the hope to catch that night. We don’t know if we have, but we all yearn for it all our life. Muslims make up 3.2 per cent of the Australian population, but if you happen to live in Wyndham, you may see more Muslims as we are around 10 per cent of the population. You may see a lot of people rushing to the mosques to pray early in the morning and late at night. You may have heard of “Jihaad”, which literally means “struggle” – that’s exactly what we are doing. We are struggling to be better Muslims by

starving all day, praying more and staying up late, all with the usual work routine, school runs and the normal battles of life. Our normal life doesn’t change, but our Ramadan life runs parallel, and we try our best to make justice to both. If you happen to be an employer of a Muslim, be kind this Ramadan and check if they are doing okay or ask them if they need a break to pray. See if there is an opportunity for flexible working hours so they can get home in time. If you see a Muslim rushing at the checkout, let him get through that aisle so he can get home in time to break his fast. If you see a brother angry, either he missed his suhoor (morning meal) because he slept in or maybe he is craving for a smoke. We are all at our reserve battery at the end of the day. So be kind, smile at us and say “Ramadan Kareem, mate”.

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Marching to defeat melanoma By Tara Murray Jeff Butcher might be going through his battle with melanoma skin cancer, but it isn’t stopping him and his family raising awareness of the disease. Butcher first received the news he had cancer in August 2019 at just 40. Since then he has had his ups and downs, having been diagnosed with stage four melanoma, meaning it’s unrecoverable. Determined not to give up, Butcher said he will not let it beat him. “It’s been close to four years now,” he said. “While it is one of the most diagnosed cancers that people face, it’s one of the lower cancer groups you see in the media. “I want to make people more aware of melanoma and the risks involved. While it might not be fashionable not to have a tan, you get to live a longer healthier life.” Melanoma is the most common cancer affecting 20 to 39-years-olds in Australia, with 16,000 to be diagnosed this year. If caught early 90 per cent of melanomas can be cured by surgery. It’s estimated 1300 Australians will die from melanoma this year. Butcher said it was hard for his kids seeing him attend appointments two to three times a week and come home with bandages. Butcher and his family will this Sunday participate in the Melanoma March to raise money to help fund research and options to help people with the disease. It’s the second year the family has done it. Last year 60 people did the march, this year it’ll be between 150 and 200. “With the disease I’m in a lot of social groups, Facebook groups” he said. “I saw a little advertisement while sitting at a barbecue and said I should do that and raise some money.

Jeff Butcher and his family. (Supplied)

“Next minute my wife signed up and a month later we were doing our first march. Last year we raised just under 12,000. “Hopefully this year we’ll raise a larger

amount of money.” Butcher said it was amazing to have so much support from his friends and family, who have been with him through it all.

Some of the local schools are fundraising for the cause. The Point Cook Centrals Football Club where Butcher is involved with the committee is also supporting him. The march will be held at the club’s ground and the club is will where the melanoma symbol on their jumpers for a game later this year. He used to coach junior teams before having to step down due to the cancer. He said the friendships in the club were special and being their allowed him to live life normally for a while. “I still work on the committee and help out in the canteen where possible,” he said. “I also look after the fundraising. “Point Cook Sharks are a true community club allowing me the use of the clubrooms for the event and also have been allowed me to still involved at committee level. “They have given me a platform to use the team jumper promote awareness and the cause by the use of a one off guernsey design to be used for a game and to speak to the players with the message that week. “Hopefully this will grow similar to breast cancer and indigenous designs and who knows maybe even the AFL one day.” He said long term they would love to see a round dedicated to melanoma. “The long term goal is to have a round where everyone wears the logo,” he said. “Similar to breast cancer rounds that they have every year.” “Dermott Brereton he has just been diagnosed with skin cancers. He is the toughest player ever to play [football] he says its s***.” The march wills tart at 3pm and run to 6pm, with food drinks and raffles on the day. To donate: https://marchyourway. melanomamarch.org.au/page/ TeamJeffButcher

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Strep right up: alert not alarmed By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network You may have seen some news stories lately about young children around the world getting sick in increasing numbers from something called “strep A”. These stories are scary – but are they true? How worried do parents need to be? Well, it’s a complex situation, and, to quote an old advertising campaign, we should be alert, but not alarmed. First of all, it’s important to realise that “strep A” is a shorthand term for a bacteria species called group A Streptococcus. It is very, very common. It can cause many different infections in kids, such as strep throat, scarlet fever and impetigo. Unless there are complicating factors (and we’ll get to those because they are very important) these conditions usually can be managed by your local GP. In some rare cases, however, strep bacteria enter the body (not necessarily through the throat), and may cause something called invasive group A streptococcal disease, or iGAS. This is very serious, and can result in seemingly healthy children getting rapidly ill and being admitted to intensive care in a matter of hours. Cases of iGAS have been increasing in many parts of the world over the past few months. The cause of this is still unclear – lots of investigations are underway – but it’s important to remember that it is still, overall, highly uncommon. If your child develops a mild sore throat, it doesn’t mean they will go on to develop more serious disease. The same applies with a scarlet fever rash. So, what should you look out for? The early

Parents are being reminded that invasive group A streptococcal disease is highly uncommon. (iStock)

symptoms of iGAS are identical to many other illnesses, especially in young children. They include sudden drowsiness, fever, lack of alertness, and the inability to walk. If these serious symptoms are present, whatever cause is eventually identified, you need to seek hospital help right away. The ambulance paramedics, and the nurses and doctors at the nearest emergency department all know how to take best care of the patient,

and initiate the care necessary. Just now we said that most cases of strep throat and scarlet fever aren’t anything to really worry about – unless there are complicating factors present. These factors change the picture. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific or Maori heritage are at increased risk of serious outcomes from strep infections. Also, children who have a chronic medical

condition or a compromised immune system are also at risk of severe illness. These children require more vigilant assessment and early treatment. More information on managing rashes, fevers and lots of other childhood conditions are available in multiple languages on the website of the Royal Children’s Hospital. Go to rch.org.au and click on the yellow panel called “Kids health information”.

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Weerama ‘83, which began officially on Friday, has proved more popular than in previous years.

The City of Werribee and local traders are celebrating the overwhelming success of the annual Weerama festival.

Last weekend’s council election has seen new blood push aside Wyndham’s old political guard, with several upsets recorded across the municipality.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Wyndham Rotary Wyndham Rotary welcomes people interested in helping people in need in the community. Interested in finding out more, come to the Italian Sports Club each Wednesday at 6.30pm for a meal, share ideas and work for a common cause. ■ Julie, 0406196630

Friends of Presidents Park The Friends of Presidents Park meets from 10am to noon on the first Thursday of the month, to undertake Landcare activities along the Werribee River through the park and surrounding areas. Bring your own gloves and water. Morning tea provided. Meeting at the carpark near the Shaws Road Bridge, Heaths Road, near the fenced dog park. ■ admin@werribeeriver.org.au

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is Williamstown’s Myles Jarman ahead of a speedcubing competition. (Damjan Janevski) 323649_01

Seniors House of Fun The Grange Community Centre would like to invite the seniors of Wyndham to its weekly Seniors House of Fun. This is a free program running every Friday 11am-12.30pm, at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ Vanessa, 8742 8000 or enquires@ grangecommunity.org.au

Seniors club The Werribee Senior Citizens Club Inc meets at 80 Lonsdale Circuit, Hoppers Crossing. The group is open to all people 55-plus , and it runs on Wednesdays, 10am- noon. Entry: $2, includes morning tea. ■ 0403 041 499

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

Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862

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

Gambling information session IPC Health is running a gambling and gaming parent education session on March 29. The session is to help parents understand how they can support their teens in the gaming world. The session will run from 7pm. ■ www,wyndham.vic.gov. au.gameandgambling

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

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

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

trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents MonArt. Workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville, Mondays 10am-11.30am. Cost: $5 casual fee each week. ■ admin@ljac.com.au, or 9398 2511

The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857

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

Does Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions affect you or a loved one? Parkando is hosting an information day and carers group launch event at the Newport Community Hub from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, February 25. ■ parkando.org.au or Pam, 0417 690 335

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm. ■ Vimi Gaoneadry, 0411 530 944

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

month. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com

Cherry Lake Market Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm on the first Sunday of every

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

Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries hold a book sale every second Saturday of each month 9.30-12.30. The book sale is held in Friends’ Room entrance from deck on Ferguson street. Cash only sales. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Bcchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a variety of stallholders and food

Established in 1979, the Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Do you play woodwind, brass or percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to play enjoyable and challenging music? Rehearsals are held Saturdays during school terms, 9am to noon at Braybrook College. ■ westgateconcertband@gmail.com

Choir Williamstown-based women’s community choir Willin Wimmin is currently welcoming new members to take part in a free no-obligation try out session. The group meets each Wednesday evening in school terms in the Church of Christ hall at the corner of John Street and Douglas Parade in Williamstown from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 13

PUZZLES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 12 words: Good 18 words: Very good

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6 LETTERS GUESTS NURSES RESALE RESULT

8 LETTERS INTEREST RELEASES STRESSED TOLERATE

The stationery company Staedtler is based in which country?

Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger launched which website in 2001?

In fan fiction, what does OTP stand for?

Vanessa Hudgens (pictured) plays how many characters in the 2020 film The Princess Switch: Switched Again?

Tom Canty and Edward VI are characters in which Mark Twain novel?

Nephology is the study of what?

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What is the literal translation of curriculum vitae?

Such a Fun Age (2019) is the debut novel by which US author?

The ENIAC was the world’s first what?

10 As of 2020, which two AFL clubs have the youngest average age (at 23.4 years)? ANSWERS: 1. Germany 2. One True Pair 3. Three 4. Course of life 5. Kiley Reid 6. Computer 7. Wikipedia 8. The Prince and the Pauper 9. Clouds 10. Fremantle and Gold Coast

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1. The proposed works consists of: Lot 1 on PS725974 Greg Norman Dr, Point Cook VIC 3030 www.rfnsa.com.au/3030016 The proposed works on the monopole facility consist of: r The installation of six (3) new 4G/5G panel antennas (2688mm x 498mm x 197mm), mounted on the existing headframe r The installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (279mm x 200mm x 110mm), mounted on the existing headframe r The recovery of three (3) existing panel antennas (2533mm x 353mm x 209mm), from the existing headframe r The installation and removal of associated ancillary equipment, including RRUs, junction boxes, TMA, feeders, cables, etc. r Works within the existing equipment shelter 255-267 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 www.rfnsa.com.au/3029015 The proposed works on the monopole facility consist of: r The installation of three (3) new 5G panel antennas (279mm x 200mm x 130mm), mounted on the existing headframe r The installation of three (3) new 4G/5G panel antennas (2533mm x 350mm x 208mm), mounted on the existing headframe r The recovery of three (3) existing antennas (2533mm x 353mm x 209mm), from the existing headframe r The installation and removal of associated ancillary equipment, including RRUs, junction boxes, TMA, feeders, cables, etc. r Works within the existing equipment shelter 2. Telstra Limited (A.C.N 051 775 556) regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 (“The Determination”) based on the description above. 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Ken Hsieh on behalf of Telstra, 0468 725 667, ken.hsieh@ericsson.com by Thursday 06 April 2023.

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Outback is a good-looking vehicle that’s definitely in the 4WD class in its appearance. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Japanese vehicle maker Subaru has been at the forefront of all-wheel-drive vehicles for many decades. Indeed, it produced nothing other than all-wheel-drives for many years. The only Subaru that isn’t driven by all four wheels is the BRZ sportscar, which was a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, with the latter being a called the Toyota 86. Five variants are offered: Outback, Sport, Touring, Sport XT and Touring XT. The first three are powered by the traditional 2.5-litre engine, the XT models get a new 2.4-litre turbocharged unit. Our test vehicle for the past week was the top-spec Subaru Outback XT Touring which is very much a ‘proper’ 4WD as, with a ground clearance of 213mm, it can be taken off road and handle some pretty tough terrain. Towing capacity is 2400 kg, 2000 kg in the non-turbo models. Unfortunately, time restraints meant that we were unable to test the Outback off-road, hopefully we can do that in a further test - stay tuned.

Styling Outback is a good-looking vehicle that’s definitely in the 4WD class in its appearance. It has a large front grille above the ‘bumper’ area and honeycomb shapes below it. The bonnet has a neat slope that blends nicely into the windscreen. The roof rises for the first part then takes a gentle shape that blends neatly into the rear window. Its shape gained a nod of approval from all that viewed it during our test period. They commented that it looked like a 4WD that meant business.

Interior The interior is neatly styled. The Outback Sport and Outback Sport XT have synthetic leather upholstery that’s further protected by a water-repellent coating. Very handy if you’re going to be spending serious time in off-road driving - as well as when you carry grubby kids to and from school and/or sports events.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Outback 2.5: $42,690 Sport 2.5: $47,190 Touring 2.5: $50,990 Sport XT 2.4: $52,190 Touring XT 2.4: $55,990 SPECIFICATIONS Subaru Outback XT Touring 2.4-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon

Boot capacity is a useful 522 litres with the rear seatbacks in place, expandable to 1267 litres when they are folded.

Engines / transmissions The 2023 Outback XT Sport and XT Touring have a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. It drives all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A less powerful 2.5-litre engine is fitted to lower cost models in the Outback range.

Infotainment There is a portrait-shaped 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. It’s easy to reach with fast response. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity standard across the range. The nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system provided excellent sound reproduction that made life pleasant while we were listing to it. It’s standard in the two Touring variants,

other variants have a six-speaker system. The 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display unit (MID) in front of the driver has an LCD screen and displays all the usual monitoring information. A new USB-C port joins the existing USB-A in the front console and there are also two USB-A charge ports in the rear.

Safety Subaru’s EyeSight system includes adaptive cruise control, emergency lane-keep assist, lane centring function, lane departure prevention, lane departure warning, lane sway warning, pre-collision brake assist, pre-collision throttle management, autonomous emergency steering and brake light recognition. Should you still have a crash it has no fewer than eight SRS airbags to cushion your body and head from all the hard stuff in the cabin.

Driving The Subaru Outback XT is easy to drive and

feels almost like a large car in the way that it handles twisting mountain roads. It’s certainly not sporty, nor is it intended to be but those who do enjoy their driving will not feel it’s a pain to sit at the wheel. Acceleration is reasonably responsive and it moves away from a standstill without too much hesitation. Fuel consumption is officially listed as 9.0 litres per hundred kilometres. Around town we were using in the 10 to 11 litres per 100km. On the open road and motorways this dropped to seven to eight litres per hundred kilometres.

Summing up Subaru Outback XT is an attractive looking SUV that’s pleasant to live with thanks to decent performance good interior space. It has the no-nonsense attitude that has always characterised the Japanese marque and this will appeal to many. Would we buy one? Yes, if this was the market segment we were working in. Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 17

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Winning start for Wyndham in Big V women’s Wyndham’s title defence started in the right way with a big win against the Hume City Broncos in Big V women’s state championship. On the road to start the season, Wyndham got the jump on the Broncos early. Leading by four points at quarter time, the margin was out to 18 at the main break and 32 at three quarter time. While the Broncos won the last quarter the damage had already been done, with Wyndham winning 92-66. It was even spread for Wyndham with four starters racing double figures as every player got court time. Speaking before the season started, Wyndham’s stars were keen for more success. Import Amanda Paschal didn’t hesitate about coming back for a second season. “It’s feeling pretty good and I’m excited for the season,” she said. “We definitely have a target on our back and everyone is trying to recruit the best, to beat us and I’m pretty excited for the season. “There’s nice people and they play good basketball. G [Gerard Hillier] as a coach, he’s a pretty good coach and I’m excited to be back with my teammates.” Joining Paschal as Wyndham’s other import this season is Sarah Bennett. She said she knew nothing about basketball in Australia before joining the club.

“As a new player coming, I’m excited to get to work with this team, bring home another championship with the club,” she said. “I really like the style of this team, they play a really fast paced game. “They have a lot of drive to win and I just wanted to be a part of that, do the same thing and bring home another championship. “I didn’t not know much about basketball in Australia, but I just came across Gerard and I really liked what he was doing with the program and wanted to be part of it.” While the imports play major roles, the side is focused on bringing through local talent as well. Holly Dolny has played her whole life at Wyndham and said that her older teammates had been good in taking her under their wing. Rachel Kerr is another of the younger players coming through. She said they were ready to fight from the start of the season. “I’ve been here my whole basketball career,” she said. “I’m really excited to see how we go from the start of the season to the end of the season. “You don’t see it in many Big V teams that are very young group. “We have AP [Paschal] and Sarah and encourage us and learn from.” Tara Murray

Rachel Kerr (Wyndham BA)

Bees’ early mistake proves costly

Ryan Alifraco top scored on Saturday. (Ivan Kemp) 323435_01

The Tigers sneak home By Tara Murray Werribee is through to a fourth straight Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association grand final, after one of the ‘best games’ the club has been part of in recent seasons. The east-west semi final between the Tigers and Mt Waverley went down to the wire, with the Tigers hitting the winning runs of the first ball of the final over. Tigers skipper Tim O’Brien said it was an incredible game of cricket to be part of. “The heart is still pumping,” he said. “Mt Waverley was fantastic and it’s one of the best games I’ve been a part of. “The game ebbed and flowed. They would get on top and we would get a wicket and then we would get on top and they would get a wicket. “We were lucky to get on the right end of it.” Werribee won the toss and sent Mt Waverley in. Mt Waverley was bowled out for 207 with three overs remaining. O’Brien said that total could have been less, 18 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 22 March, 2023

but were confident of getting the runs. “We bowled really well,” he said. “But we dropped a lot of catches which was disappointing not to back the bowlers up. “Chasing 207 on a pretty good wicket at Chirnside we were confident that we could chase that down.” The Tigers top order failed to fire early on day two, with the two Dean brothers and O’Brien back in the sheds when the score was 3-55. Nathan Taylor soon joined them and the Tigers were soon in trouble at 6-152. When James Freeman and Matthew Harmer went out, they still needed 22 with two wickets in hand. O’Brien said they had confidence in their batting line up to get it down. “We were comfortably ahead of the run rate, but it came down to the last over. “Jonathon [Burton] batted terrifically with Michael Kelly. “Michael has batted at six or seven for us in the past and is now batting at 10. Our number

11 bats at five or six in the second XI. “We’ve been in a lot of these situations, especially in finals, it was pretty nervy.” A four of the first ball of the final over was enough for the Tigers to finish 8-208. Ryan Alifraco top scored with 55, his second 50 at this level. The Tigers now face Spotswood in the grand final, at Spotswood. The Woodsmen beat Williamstown in the other semi final. The Tigers will be going for a third straight premiership, having made the grand final the season before that, but it was called off due to COVID. The Woodsmen are going for their first premiership in the VSDCA. “We normally get a bus to the grand final, but we might not have to this time,” O’Brien said. “They’ve had a terrific year, but we haven’t played them this year. We were meant to be in round one, but it was washed out. “It should be a pretty close grand final.”

A momentary lapse early proved costly for Werribee City in the National Premier League 2 on Saturday. Facing Northcote City, the Bees were on the backfoot early after Dennis Menelaou gave Northcote the lead in the second minute. That would be the only goal, to hand the Bees their second loss of the season. Coach Domenic Barba said he wasn’t happy with the outcome. “The first half we let ourselves down a little bit,” he said. “We made an error early in the game and it was ultimately the deciding error. “We responded really well and clawed our way back out of a difficult situation. We were better in the second half.” Barba said they pride themselves on their defence, so conceding so early in the game wasn’t ideal. He said the reality is one mistake can prove costly and it puts the pressure back on the side, instead of it being the other way. “We need to get better in crucial moments,” he said. “We’ve played five games and there’s still 21 games to go. “We need to get a consistent run at and make winning a habit.” Barba said for the group getting a few wins on the board will help. While it’s a different line up to last season, it has been a tough couple of years, and there hasn’t been a lot of wins. “It was one of the things I said after the match against Dandenong [which they lost 3-3],” he said. “We were 2-0 up and in a winning position. We’re getting into winning possessions, but not doing enough to get the points.” The Bees this week face Western United’s NPL side. United beat Dandenong City 1-0 on the weekend, with Barba saying the result could have easily been a four or five goal lead. United sit fifth on the table. “They are a really good side,” Barba said. “This game will test us and we will be up for it.” Tara Murray

Cerne, Johnson named in Future Matildas squad Western United stars Alana Cerne and Kahli Johnson have been awarded scholarships for the Future Matildas program in 2023. Beginning in 2019, the Future Matildas program aims to provide a training environment for the most talented young female footballers to aspire to represent Australia in the future. Led by Young Matildas head coach Leah Blayney, the program gives players opportunities for specialised training sessions with other aspiring national team players in between the domestic Australian seasons. Western United football general manager Mal Impiombato said Cerne and Johnson’s selections were indicative of their hard work and dedication over a number of months.

Kahli Johnson (Supplied)

“We are delighted that Alana and Kahli have been recognised with scholarships for the Future Matildas program,” he said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for both players to keep developing in a high-performance environment.

“Alana’s rapid development is proof of our development pathway in action and we are extremely proud to see a player of her calibre progress through Calder United, into our Liberty A-League roster and now into a national team opportunity. “Kahli has been a regular feature in Young Matildas camps and continues to impress on the international stage. As one of the youngest members of our squad, her application and work ethic has been exemplary and she continues to be rewarded with opportunities such as these.” Cerne has been a mainstay at the heart of Western United’s defence in the A-League Women this season, missing just one match for the entire campaign.

This marks the first time that Cerne has earned recognition at national team level. Johnson is no stranger to international environments, featuring heavily in Blayney’s Young Matildas side for the last 12 months. The 19-year-old has only recently come out of camp with the team, scoring against Guam as the Young Matildas advanced to the next phase of qualification for the 2024 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. Both players will join the Future Matildas training program at the conclusion of United’s A-League campaign and will train regular throughout the off-season period. Former Calder United player Caitlin KARIC and former Bundoora United player Alana Jancevski were also named in the program.

Sports shorts FV Hoppers Crossing wasn’t able to overcome a 2-0 deficit at half time to get victory in the opening round of FV state league 2 north-west. The Reds trailed Hume United at the half, before getting one goal back. The Reds weren’t able to get a second one to share the points, losing 2-1. In state league 4 west, Truganina Hornets lost to Keilor Wolves 3-0, while in state league 5 west, Tarneit United lost 3-0 to Deakin University and West Point beat ETA Buffalo, 4-0.

VFL Werribee has filled its two remaining list spots on its list for the Victorian Football League season. Ruckman Akol Deng is a recent convert to Australian rules football from a professional basketball background and spent last season with the club as a train-on player. Charlie Byrne, was previously involved with Essendon’s VFL program and played two games for the Bombers in 2021 before relocating to Geelong to play with Newtown and Chilwell.

A-League Noah Gribble in action in the pre-season. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)

Werribee ready to play By Tara Murray With the core group returning, Werribee is primed for a strong Victorian Football League season. Kicking off their season this weekend, Werribee has retained all but one of their best 23 from last season, while adding more players with VFL experience. Coach Michael Barlow, who is heading into his third season as coach, said they had been able to attack pre-season differently than the last couple of years. “It has been good and the retention of players has been strong,” he said. “Pre-season we’ve been focusing on our strategy and game style and progressing that. “With most of the players coming back which is great, we’ve had the ability to fast track those coming in.” Barlow said they looked to bring in players who were in the right age demographic for the group and players with some VFL experience. Jack Boyd from Northern Bullants, Bailey Henderson from Richmond, Harry Grintell From Greater Western Sydney and Michael

Selsby from Southport. “They’ve all played at this level before,” Barlow said. “Hopefully we can help foster that development and nurture their improvement in our environment.” Barlow said while the additions had given the side more depth, so had the development of some of the younger players. He said many of them had started the same time he had as coach. “We’ve got that natural improvement in the younger players,” he said. “A good chunk of them have been here for 12 to 24 months. “Many of them debuted two years ago and have played 15, 20, 25 games. They will only improve as players and they will improve physically.” Werribee played three practice matches heading into the season, beating Frankston, Geelong and the Sandringham Dragons. The match against the Dragons on the weekend was a thriller, with Werribee winning 10.13 (73)-10.9 (69). Speaking before the game against the Dragons, Barlow said there had been some positive signs, but things they had to work

on individually, as a playing group and as a coaching group. He said one of the key focuses remains closing the gap between their best and worst, which was on show at times in the practice matches. “The first week against Frankston in really windy conditions, we were consistently hard and tough at the contest, which we pride ourselves on. “That helped us own the ball in the front half. “Against Geelong we had a number of things we challenged after the game in the team meeting. “We have to come out week week out and not rest on what we’ve done, individually or collectively. “We were a bit slow to get going, but picked up in the second half.” Werribee kicks off its season up in Brisbane this Saturday against the Brisbane Lions. Barlow said they would take in a pretty significant game plan against a side that will feature AFL players, “Hopefully we’ll get the result.”

Western United’s winning run came to an end against the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men’s competition on Saturday. United struggled to find any rhythm, with the Roar finding plenty of opportunities. After having two goals disallowed, the Roar finally got on the board in the 81st minute. It would be enough for a 1-0 win. United remains in seventh spot with five matches remaining.

A-League Steven Lustica has ensured that he will be a part of each of the Western United’s first five seasons in the A-League Men, signing a one-year contract extension at the club. The midfielder joined United in February 2020 and he enjoyed arguably the best season of his career in 2021-22, playing 26 times and scoring five goals on the way to helping United lift its first ever A-League Championship. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Wednesday, 22 March, 2023 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 19

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