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Tethered to new sounds Multi-award winning artist, composer and percussionist Matthias Schack-Arnott is premiering his new work ‘Tethering’ at The Substation in Newport later this month. He is performing the experimental music and sound installation over three nights from Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, April 15, from 7.30pm, as well as hosting a post-show artist talk on Friday, April 14. Schack-Arnott said the performance uses a range of repurposed and recycled organic and manmade materials, including mussel shells, seed pods and polystyrene quivering and chattering on a rope system. “It’s got quite a trashy aesthetic,” he said. “It really is about networks. “I want to create an exploration of the visceral nature of sound.” Schack-Arnott said it will be special to exhibit his new work at The Substation. “It’s a space that has a long history of supporting experimental soundwork,” he said. Melbourne artist Matthias Schack-Arnott is premiering his new work ‘Tethering’ at The Substation in Newport later this month. (Damjan Janevski) 326305_05

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Maribyrnong council’s vote on whether or not to approve a controversial master plan for Yarraville’s McIvor Reserve ended in heated scenes and a number of interjections from the public gallery. Council approved the plan with a split vote, with one councillor consequently submitting a notice of rescission. During a special council meeting on Wednesday, March 29, with three votes apiece for and against the motion and with councillor Simon Crawford absent, council passed a motion thanks to mayor Sarah

Carter’s casting vote to adopt the McIvor Reserve Master Plan 2023. As part of the motion, the council was authorised to start schematic design, necessary site planning and due diligence, as well as to advocate for state and federal funding to support the plan’s implementation. However, Cr Jorge Jorquera has confirmed with Star Weekly he has submitted a notice of rescission with support from two of his fellow councillors. As outlined in the plan, the indoor sports facility would cover about 6500 square metres or four per cent of the 18.5 hectare reserve.

The approved master plan included a number of changes from the original draft plan, including the number of trees to be removed being reduced from 163 to 114, with each tree removed replaced by two new trees, an additional 6000 square metres of open space to be redesignated as an off lead dog area and a new signalised intersection and pedestrian crossing to be established at the interextion of Francis Street and Roberts Street and the new McIvor Road. Speaking in support of the motion, Cr Anthony Tran said the plan would allow for necessary upgrades to the reserve to be implemented as soon as possible, while it

would take at least two years until any work could start on the construction of a stadium. “This doesn’t mean the end of us wanting to talk to residents,” he said. “The conversation does not stop.” Deputy mayor Cuc Lam spoke in support of the motion. “Our city is growing and our young people need our support,” she said. The decision followed on from comprehensive engagement with the community to understand the views of neighbours, residents and users. ■ Continued: Page 3

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SHAPING MARIBYRNONG’S FUTURE TOGETHER While I had intended to provide an update on the McIvor Reserve Masterplan – a hot topic in our community – as the Chief Executive Officer has now received a notice of rescission concerning the decision made on 29 March, this will need to wait until after the next Council meeting on18 April 2023. Later this month, we will be continuing a conversation with our community on the proposed 2023/24 Budget. We’ll be looking to prioritise a balanced approach to revenue and expenses, providing the services and facilities our community has identified as crucial for rebuilding and reconnecting.

This includes addressing issues including road maintenance and repairs highlighted in the 2022 Annual Community Survey as immediate areas to address. We value your continued input and invite you to share your thoughts and feedback when engagement begins on 14 April. It was great to return to the Stony Creek Music Festival over the weekend, with the free event attracting hundreds of music lovers to McNish Reserve in Yarraville. It was wonderful to see our tight-knit community come together and enjoy a range of musical acts. Events like the Stony Creek Music Festival play a vital role in fostering a sense of unity and joy, and one of the ways we are looking at continuing to support community connection is through festivals and activations. We have recently announced a grants program called Love Your West, which aims to strengthen our reputation as the Festival City and a go-to destination for hospitality and entertainment, further showcasing the rich cultural diversity in our municipality. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support local enterprises in organising free festivals and events throughout Maribyrnong until mid-2023. Head to the Festival City website for further information: festivalcity.com.au Thank you for your ongoing support and active participation in shaping the future of our community. I’m excited to hear your thoughts and feedback on the proposed budget and our various initiatives for our City at yourcityyourvoice.com.au Let’s continue to work together to create a stronger, more resilient, and connected community we can all be proud of. Mayor Cr Sarah Carter

City of Maribyrnong Councillors have been busy. 1. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter speaking at the She’s the Boss International Women’s Day Business Luncheon

APRIL COUNCIL MEETINGS Tue 18 – 6.30pm Council Wed 26 – 6.30pm City Development Delegated Committee These meetings will be held at the Braybrook Community Hub and livestreamed via Council’s YouTube channel. Community members can submit questions for public question time online on the day of the meeting. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/meetings or phone 9688 0200 for more information.

2. MC Vidya, Citizen of the Year, John Symons, Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter, Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam, Dr Daniel Mulino MP and President of the West Footscray Traders Association, Pradeep Tiwari getting into the Holi spirit at the West Footscray Festival of Colours 3. Cr Bernadette Thomas rolling up her sleeves to help Friends of Stony Creek on Clean Up Australia Day

6. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter with the winner of the Yarraville Festival Dog Parade, Melon and her family 7. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter and Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam kick starting activities at the Get Active! Expo launch 8. The sun setting over Skinner Reserve at the Braybrook outdoor movie night

4. Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam touring Tweddle’s building works with their Communications Manager, Kerrie Gottliebsen

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5. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter with co-producer of Westside Slam, Chris Tabone, his supportive brother Steve Tabone, Chris from Kick Konnection and the lucky event raffle winner, Kim

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Flood review challenge By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong council has endorsed its submission to Melbourne Water’s review of the October 2022 Maribyrnong Flood event, which included a challenge against the “narrow“ scope of the review. During Maribyrnong council’s City Development Delegated Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 28, council passed a motion to endorse its submission. The review would include an examination of the causes and contributors to the flood event, including any potential impacts of the Flemington Racecourse flood wall and any impact of prior works or activities, while specific policy responses, future potential mitigation

measures, overall emergency responses, flood recovery, and broad planning matters would be outside the scope of the review. Maribyrnong councillor Anthony Tran said he took issue with the narrowness of the review. “You cannot ... tell me that it was a simple flood event,” he said. “More than that, it was the loss of homes, the loss of lives, the loss of everything for so many families. “To put them in a streamlined report like this is an offence to them.” Maribyrnong councillor Bernadette Thomas said she was disappointed in the fact that the council had to make their submission via the online portal, rather than as part of the review itself. “We’re a significant stakeholder in this

process,” she said. “We’re still supporting residents who were affected.” Mayor Sarah Carter said she believed it was “quite offensive” to the survivors of the flood for the review’s terms of reference to be limited. “This recovery effort is going to take years,” she said. “Our residents and we as community leaders want to know what steps will be taken to prevent, to mitigate, to limit damage because we know this won’t be the only flood event in our city.” The review submission covered a number of elements, including land use planning, the construction of the Flemington Racecourse flood wall and changes to modelling and prediction systems.

Mita Chowdhury’s exhibition ‘Here, out at the West’ is open at the Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton. (Damjan Janevski) 325632_02

Artist explores cultural identities Western suburbs multidisciplinary artist Mita Chowdhury has aimed to pull back the curtains of the west’s identity and her own place in the area as part of her new exhibition. Titled ‘Here, out at the West’, the exhibition from the Tarneit-based artist is currently open at the Laneway Gallery at the Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton. Chowdhury said the pieces spoke as a response to the skewed perceptions others have for the western suburbs and aimed to highlight the stories of its multicultural form and its

First Nations past. “It is quite a highly multicultural community,” she said. “I don’t think their stories are being heard. “I am thankful and grateful to the First Nations people.” Coming to Australia from Bangladesh in 2007 in her early 20s, Chowdhury said her work was a response to the discrimination she and others like her have faced. “We all share the same discrimination,” she said. “This is a manifestation of how I feel.

“I can only speak for myself.” Receiving the RMIT University Cultural vision scholarship for 2022, Chowdhury’s work has ranged from painting to digital photomontage. “As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be an artist,” she said. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/visit/ Experience/Whats-On/Laneway-GalleryMita-Chowdhury or www.facebook.com/mita. au.art Matthew Sims

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Friends of McIvor Reserve spokesperson Miles Parnell-Gilbert said he was “disappointed” that the plan was endorsed. “We will continue to track the development at McIvor Reserve and represent the interests of the residents that value greenspace and liveability in our group and across our city,” he said. “We certainly don’t view this as the end of the discussion. “The project is a long way from complete and there are still significant hurdles council needs to negotiate.” Speaking against the motion, Maribyrnong councillor Bernadette Thomas foreshadowed an alternate motion if the original motion was lost, calling for a smaller stadium to be placed on the southern side of the reserve. “The case for the indoor stadium to be placed on the northern site, in my view, has not been made by the project plan,” she said. “Consideration should be given to a smaller stadium that has the potential to be accommodated in the space available on the southern site.” Speaking against the motion, Cr Jorquera said while he would continue to vouch for more support for the Westgate Basketball Association, he could not support the construction of the facility on the northern side of McIvor Reserve. “I just hope that all the passion that both sides of this debate have put into this debate will translate and carry on to solidarity with others in our community,” he said. Speaking in support of the motion, Cr Carter said council does not own any brownfield sites and no brownfield sites were deemed to be suitable for development of this nature. “The bottom line is, McIvor Reserve is the only place we can put an indoor sports facility in Maribyrnong,” she said. “While there are 20 local authorities in Victoria with a lower percentage of open space than Maribyrnong, this does not mean we take what we have for granted, but at the end of the day this is a decision that balances the needs of an evolving and diverse community – and one that continues to grow. “I am here to make the right decisions – prudent, logical, and strategic decisions that serve the interests and wellbeing of the community I have had the honour of serving for 15 years.” Details: www.yourcityyourvoice.com. au/mcivor

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Employment legal help WEstjustice has expanded its employment law services to be able to provide legal assistance to clients experiencing discrimination and sexual harassment in the workplace. The not-for-profit community legal centre providing free legal help, financial counselling, legal education and support to people in the western suburbs has partnered with Victoria University’s Sir Zelman Cowen Centre (SZCC) to launch the new Equality Law Service, which would target those from diverse backgrounds who live, study or work in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Funded by the National Legal Assistance Partnership, the WEstjustice program would provide free and confidential legal advice to clients and deliver community legal education to communities on their workplace rights. WEstjustice recently helped two women who were sexually harassed at their workplace complain to their employers and negotiate an outcome which addressed their needs. Olga* was one of the only women in her workplace and was subject to unwelcome comments about her looks and received unwelcome sexual advances from her male colleagues. Nyala* was sexually harassed by the owner of the business at which she worked, including him touching her arms and legs and telling her she could only keep her job if she slept with him. WEstjustice Employment and Equality Law Program legal director Jennifer Jones said the program would empower individuals who may not be able to advocate for their legal rights. “While sexual harassment has been in the news regularly since the Me Too movement, our clients’ experiences are often invisible,” she said. “They are engaged in secure work, are unaware of their rights, experience multiple

Dwelling plan knocked back Maribyrnong council has refused a permit, which would have led to the demolition of a single storey weatherboard dwelling in Seddon to make way for a $500,000 three-storey dwelling. During Maribyrnong council’s City Development Delegated Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 28, council passed an alternate motion to refuse granting a permit to construct a dwelling at 66 Walter Street in Seddon. The alternate motion detailed that the proposal failed to respect the character of the area, failed to provide an appropriate front setback and the length and the height of boundary walls would have an unreasonable impact on adjoining properties. The council received 24 objections to the proposal relating to neighbourhood character, amenity, parking and construction impacts. In an impassioned plea opposing the development, Seddon resident and direct neighbour to the proposed development Mara Rados said the proposed development had caused her “extreme” stress. “I now find myself in the fight of my life for my home and my community,” she said. SongBowden Planning director Daniel Bowden said while he acknowledged the objectors’ issues with the proposal required consideration, SongBowden Planning respectfully disagreed with their concerns saying “On balance, this is an acceptable planning outcome”.

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forms of discrimination and as a result, are afraid to complain.“ SZCC executive director Nyadol Nyuon OAM said the centre would provide ongoing support to WEstjustice throughout the program.

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Building better places a priority By Cr Matt Tyler Thank you to folks across our community who have submitted almost 2500 suggestions as part of the Better Places Seabrook and Altona Meadows program. I want people to be heard outside of election time and understanding what matters to you makes me a better representative. I’m focused on getting results for our community and Better Places is an important part of this. We’re now in the third stage – community consultation on the draft projects. We want to hear what you think. To date, we’ve heard that one of the highest priorities is making the local area look cleaner and feel safer. Often suggestions were quite simple – improving the maintenance of open space and creek corridors, removing graffiti quickly, increasing tree canopy in the right spots or just providing more bins in well positioned locations. While owners of private residences and other levels of government have a role here with things such as maintaining front yards and putting roundabouts on major roads respectively, council could do better. The proposed projects include a clean-up blitz, steps to improve safety such as new and upgraded lighting, and a range of greening initiatives. We also heard there’s a desire for more places to socialise locally. Ideas include trialling pop-up cafes or food vans at local parks, developing plans to improve existing shopping

An artist’s impression of a pop-up cafe and community space at the Homestead Run Reserve in Seabrook. (Supplied)

strips such as Alma Avenue and Victoria Street, and upgrades to local parks. Our library is also getting a refresh, and we’ll continue to push existing plans for major projects such as the proposed Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre, and Wetlands Centre. Finally, we’ve got to find ways to improve walking and cycling networks, as well as access to public transport. We’ve put forward a number of proposals that we’re keen to progress with the state government. I’d encourage you to jump online and have a look at the Better Places Seabrook and Altona Meadows projects and let us know what you think. Bit by bit, it’s the little things that add up to making our community even better. This stage of consultation closes on Saturday, April 15. To contribute your ideas, visit participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/bpsam.

Briefs Car theft Police are seeking for a man and and a woman to come forward in relation to theft of property from a parked car in Footscray on Thursday, March 23. Footage shows the man and woman approaching a black 2023 MG sedan which was parked on Barkly Street at 4pm on on Thursday, March 23, before they used a claw hammer to smash a hole in the front passenger window. The footage shows the man jumping into the front of the car and removing items, handing them to the woman, with both then walking east along Barkly Street. The man is described as about 30 years old with red hair and a beard, while the woman is described as about 30 years old with brown hair.

Debit card stolen Police are investigating theft from a motor vehicle and deceptions in West Footscray. Police said an offender broke into a vehicle in the car park of a railway station on Sunshine Road at about 6pm on Saturday, March 25. Police said a debit card was stolen from the parked vehicle. Police have CCTV footage of a man using the stolen debit card twice at a Barkly Street business on Saturday, March 25 and again on Sunday, March 26. He is Caucasian, 20 to 30 years old with short brown hair and a distinctive tribal tattoo on his left thigh. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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By Matthew Sims Western suburbs mother Bronte Santos said she still feels “quite blessed” that she gets to wake up to her son Arlo’s smile every morning after a long battle with hypoplastic right heart syndrome and a number of other complications. “He is literally a walking miracle,” she said. Arlo is one of the ambassadors for the 2023 Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal and visited the Hoppers Crossing fire station for a special tour on Friday, March 31, receiving the honour of being named an honorary member of the fire brigade. Arlo’s parents Bronte and Romi discovered there was something wrong with his heart at their 23-week ultrasound scan, with the scan showing Arlo’s heart had not fully formed on the right side. Just six days old, Arlo was taken to the dedicated Koala cardiac ward and four days later, he was rushed into his first emergency surgery. At four months, Arlo was discharged following his open-heart surgery and a long stint in hospital, but was rushed back to hospital only three days later for his second major surgery after his oxygen saturation plummeted to 30 per cent. While his surgery was deemed successful, Arlo faced another setback, suffering major complications and then receiving a diagnosis of suspected bacterial meningococcal meningitis. Bronte said while Arlo was still suffering PTSD and anxiety, he is now happy and healthy. “He’s really thriving now,” she said. Bronte said she was grateful for each day she spends with Arlo. “I don’t sweat the small stuff,” she said. Arlo was scheduled to have his next and

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Maribyrnong carers are encouraged to reconnect with nature and join with other carers as part of a new program. A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), the Pathways for Carers program is launching a monthly walk in Footscray on the third Thursday of each month. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start, with a complimentary morning tea available at Myrtle Wine Cafe in Footscray from 10.15am. Project manager Michelle Willoughby said everyone is welcome to take part in the walk. “We understand that caring for a loved one can be an isolating and difficult path to navigate,” she said. “Our carer support groups provide participants with an opportunity to socialise and connect with nature as well as learn more about news, services, and support available to them.” BSL western Melbourne linkage co-ordinator Lauren McAlpine said the goal of the program is for the participants to find extra support within the community. “Our aim is to promote positive relationships while encouraging all the benefits of fresh air and exercise,” she said.“We want to create a safe environment for carers to come together, share lived experiences and form friendships.” Details: www.pathwaysforcarers.com. au, positiveageingandinclusion@ maribyrnong.vic.gov.au, or lauren. mcalpine@bsl.org.au

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Students get to explore the ‘G By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) adults and children would soon have the opportunity to take part in physical activity on Melbourne’s hallowed ground – the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation (WBCF) has announced the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) Foundation as the presenting partner of the WBCF’s CALDplay program, a free program which delivers sport engagement sessions to more

than 1000 CALD adults who have newly arrived to Australia, as a way to develop their English skills and increase social participation. Working alongside schools across the western suburbs, the program would take students out of the classroom for trips to the ’G to break down economic, cultural and language barriers which newly arrived residents commonly face. The WBCF and the MCC launched the partnership on Wednesday, March 29, with 200 migrant and refugee adult participants visiting the Australian Sports Museum and taking a tour of the MCG.

Western Bulldogs community and government relations general manager Kashif Bouns said the club was “extremely proud” to be partnering with the MCC Foundation to create opportunities to unite CALD communities. “The partnership will allow us to continue to provide this program to hundreds of newly arrived adults and children for free, giving them the chance to not only learn sport but become more deeply involved in their community.” MCC Foundation chair Sally Macindoe said the new partnership would deliver a “significant positive impact” on individuals and the wider community.

“The partnership with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation is very exciting and fundamentally aligns with the MCC Foundation’s commitment to make sport more accessible for all people, regardless of cultural, economic or geographic barriers,” she said. “Together with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, the MCC Foundation is thrilled to play a part in helping these students build skills, forge connections and pursue their full potential through the fun of the sporting field.” Details: www.westernbulldogs.com.au/ foundation/programs/settlement-services

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Africause chief executive Dr Berhan Ahmed welcomed Fraser MP Dr Daniel Mulino to celebrate the Footscray-based not-for-profit organisation receiving a $78,000 grant under the federal government’s Fostering Integration grants program. (Damjan Janevski) 325539_05

Grant for African Australian charity West-based not-for-profit organisation Africause has celebrated receiving a $78,000 grant under the federal government’s $5.6 million Fostering Integration grants program. For close to 10 years, Africause has been supporting members of the African Australian community in Melbourne’s west via offering them employment, education and mentoring services. Last year, Africause supported more than 2100 people, including placing 350 young people into the workforce via a number of partner organisations. Africause chief executive Dr Berhan Ahmed said a key intervention was working with

schools to boost the number of young people completing Year 12, with alarming levels of racism leading to high dropout rates among African Australian children, with Africause providing cultural competencies training and intervention strategies. Africause has also been working with Victoria University to encourage African Australian high school students to choose a career in teaching. The organisation has also joined forces with Victoria Police to support African Australian diversity recruitment, with 135 people of African heritage now working across Victoria

Police, including about 20 police officers. Fraser MP Dr Daniel Mulino said the African Australian community in Melbourne’s west were currently facing a number of challenges, including high youth unemployment rates. “Africause does great work in the community,” he said. “Professor Ahmed works tirelessly, and has done so for many, many years, to advocate for the African Australian community so this grant is really well deserved,” he said. “Fraser is one of the most multicultural electorates, with people from more than 150 ethnic minority communities calling Melbourne’s west home.”

Litter collection volunteer group BeachPatrol Australia are calling for more volunteers to join the movement. With collection groups in Williamstown and Altona, the groups clean local beaches to stop plastic litter entering creeks, canals, beaches or oceans, with the group’s inland arm Love Out Street keeping streets and parks clean. Hobsons Bay volunteer Sacha Blomer said the organisation needs more volunteers to expand. “We are on a clear mission to not only pick up litter and record it, but also to re-educate the community on the use and abuse of plastic,” she said. BeachPatrol Australia president Dr Ross Headifen said while they currently had a large team of volunteers determined to continue working, there is always room for more volunteers to grow the movement. “We are coming together to not only tidy our suburbs but to reinforce our position in highlighting the need to reduce the number of single-use plastic items being used and the associated amount of litter being discarded,” he said. “We should be filled with pride for our suburbs, beaches and streets, but it is sometimes a challenge if our open areas are tainted with litter. “Our campaign is also a effort to raise awareness by re-educating the community that littering is just shows a lack of care for our environment. Details: www.beachpatrol.com.au

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Connecting art with nature

Left: Artists Annee Miron and Forest Keegel with their piece ‘Overlapping Collective’.

Altona’s Truganina Explosives Reserve has been a lively hub of artistic expression and environmental discussion over recent weeks. Running from Friday, March 10 to Sunday, March 26, the Dear Agnes exhibition featured site-responsive works by 12 artists and collectives for nine days over the three-week exhibition. The exhibition paid tribute to the land-based artwork created in Altona in 1998 by New York-based environmental artists Agnes Denes. Her commissioned work, titled ’A Forest for Australia’, was created and installed as a series of tree plantings within the environs of the Altona Treatment Plant in Queen Street in Altona Meadows. A Forest for Australia included a ‘forest’ of 6000 endangered tree species planted into five spirals in Altona Meadows, so that trees at varying heights at maturity would create a step pyramid, would create seed supply and help alleviate serious land erosion and desertification. Alongside the exhibition, the exhibition also hosted artists’ talks, creative workshops, live music and tours of the ‘A Forest for Australia’ artwork site by Greater Western Water. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski attended the exhibition to capture some of the artists’ work.

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Indie shared her All About Me booklet with a Port Phillip Village resident, and right, EdConnect volunteer Maureen Lane with Bella. Below: Leonora and Lola showed one of the residents their work.

Egg-cellent Easter fun enjoyed by young and old alike Residents from Altona retirement community Port Phillip Village received an early Easter surprise last month. Altona Primary School grade 2 pupils met with the residents to celebrate Easter on Wednesday, March 22, as part of an ongoing intergenerational program. Stemming from the ABC programs about the relationships between retirement home residents and younger people, the EdConnect program has seen Altona Primary School partner with Port Phillip Village, including

giving hand-made Christmas cards to residents last year. Village manager Chris Sharp said he was keen to continue to build on the connection with the school, as residents have already shown interest in volunteering at the school. “This year, we are all excited to build on this two-way connection and have the wonderful children come into our village and spend time with the residents,” he said. School assistant principal Nicole Fridey said bringing young people and older people

together would cultivate a sense of purpose on both sides. “Altona Primary School highly values its ongoing partnership with EdConnect Australia and the weekly support of its current volunteers,” she said. “Our grade 2 Team was pleased to extend this partnership making further connections within the local community with grade 2 students writing Christmas cards and visiting the Port Phillip Village residents at the Easter party.” EdConnect Australia east coast general

manager Danie McNeil said the program would aim to pair up residents with students soon. “EdConnect recognises the dedication, commitment and care that each volunteer contributes to helping students who may otherwise struggle in school and in life,” she said. “At Port Phillip, we will work closely to match residents who put their hand up to volunteer with students with similar interests and passions.” Matthew Sims

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Champion for women A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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COVID vaccine study underway Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents who have not yet received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine booster shot are encouraged to take part in an ongoing study to inform future vaccine booster strategies in Australia and other countries which have used similar COVID-19 vaccines. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) are leading the study, which aims to assess whether a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides an immunological benefit over a third

dose especially in a setting of ongoing high SARS-CoV-2 community transmission. Participants must be aged 18 years and older, live in Victoria and have received only three doses of any COVID-19 vaccine. In the study, 400 participants will be randomly allocated to either receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose (bivalent Moderna or Novavax), while 200 participants under the age of 60 can choose to not receive any additional vaccine and be part of the control group. Participants will be monitored for up to 12

months and be provided with their antibody test results. The study will involve the participants visiting the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne for up to four blood tests, completing an online diary for seven days post vaccination and follow-up calls throughout the duration of the study. As a token of appreciation, participants will be given a $20 gift voucher and parking/public transport reimbursement at each in-person visit. MCRI study lead Professor Kim Mulholland

said the findings will include crucial immune data on the advantages of boosting people with a particular type of COVID-19 vaccine, which would then guide ongoing vaccination and boosting strategies. “All countries are struggling with the issue of how to avoid repeated cycles of COVID-19 infection,” he said. “It is important to reduce the number of infections to prevent severe disease and to reduce the risk of long COVID. Our trial will specifically examine which vaccine booster type provides the best long-term immunity.”

A lake full of stories Local stories about the significance of Cherry Lake to Altona’s history will be the key feature of a new art installation. In collaboration with Art and Industry Projects and Hobsons Bay council, the ’Sea Flowers and Lake Stories’ installation will be open for all at Altona’s Cherry Lake until Sunday, April 23, including 14 large sea flower sculptures. The new moulds of the sculptures are from local Spotswood signwriter Tony Mead, based on a Tasmanian art project from Sandra Lancaster first commissioned in 2007. Project director Donna Jackson said people are welcome to come down and bring a picnic to the lake’s edge for a special performance on Saturday, April 22, from 5pm to 7pm, including a special performance from Williamstown’s MDX dance school. “Bring a picnic dinner and rug, or foldout chair, and hear water inspired music and local lake stories about this spot and what it means

to people locally,“ she said. “As the sun sets, there will be small kayaks on the water and performance at the water’s edge. “Discover the history of the lake from marshland to car racetrack to what is now home for water birds and other small creatures.“ Visitors can also scan QR codes found around the lake to hear personal stories from local residents about what Cherry Lake means to them. Ms Jackson said the lake meant a lot to the local community. “It’s a very loved space,“ she said. “There’s stories about how Cherry Lake has been used by Melbourne Water as a run off from Cherry Creek to stop Seaholme from flooding.“ Details: artandindustryfestival.com.au Matthew Sims

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A group of Laverton Community Education Centre (LCEC) clients have been busy building a light installation representing local flora and a butterfly which is native to the Laverton area. As part of the Stepping Forward to Independence program and with support from Hobsons Bay council, participants have been partnering with arts and science group Skunk Control to create the science and arts-based Lightability in Laverton art installation, which will conclude in May and be installed in the foyer of the Woods Street Arts Space. LCEC manager Bill Daly said the program

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Tilly after a little athletics competition, and right, Mathew Le Nepveu. (Pictures: Supplied)

Learning to understand autism April 2 is annually recognised as Autism Awareness Day, but since the day’s inception in 2007, there has been a push to move away from awareness and focus on understanding, as Zoe Moffatt discovers.

hen 11-year-old Tilly learnt she had autism, she remembers feeling relieved. The Bacchus Marsh girl was diagnosed when she was eight years old but wasn’t told about the diagnosis for one year. She remembers feeling frustrated with herself on the day she learnt she had autism. “I was getting really upset because I was getting mad at myself for some reason,” she said. “[When I was told] I felt relieved.” Tilly, who plays the piano, goes to swimming lessons and wins little athletics competitions in her spare time, said she wished there were a few things people understood about autism. “I want people to know that telling someone that they don’t look autistic isn’t a compliment,” she said. “I mean, how is an autistic person supposed to look and is it that bad? It’s called a hidden disability for a reason, because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.” For Mathew Le Nepveu, 25, who was diagnosed with autism when he was four years old, autism means a different way of thinking. “I think autism makes an individual special,” he said. “For myself, I have my struggles, but I also have my strengths … I feel like in certain areas … I’m a lot more passionate or more determined. “I feel like being autistic is a way of thinking differently and being passionate, and I think that’s something that can be really celebrated.” Since leaving school Mathew has moved to Ballarat from his home in Woodend, and currently works for IBM after getting hired through a neurodiversity company. Mathew said he felt people misunderstood his diagnoses as a weakness. “I think for me personally, what I always kind of thought people got wrong about me was that … being autistic was a weakness,” he said. “I think a lot of people thought just because

Macedon Ranges Autism Network president Fiona Le Nepveu. (Damjan Janevsk) 325392_04

I struggle a bit with eye contact or face-to-face chatting … those soft skills … it can be taken [that I’m] not as good as someone that’s not on the spectrum. “It’s pleasing to see that people are sort of flipping the table on that, and realising that there’s a lot of other strengths that we have that really make us unique and really powerful individuals.” Matthew said since growing older, he has become more comfortable with his diagnosis. “I’m not shy to admit that I’m autistic,” he said. “I used to be [shy about it] as a little kid to be honest, but I think now I feel more comfortable with talking about that, and being identified as someone who’s on the spectrum.” Matthew’s mother, Fiona Le Nepveu, lives in Woodend and is the president of the Macedon Ranges Autism Network.

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Parenting an autistic child … is a different set of skills and supporting parents is really important - Fiona Le Nepveu

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Before Matthew was diagnosed, Fiona said she knew a little bit about autism through her work as an occupational therapist. “Matthew as a baby developed OK for a little while … until he was about 18 months old,” Fiona said. “He essentially stopped talking and retreated into his own world, I guess is the best way to say it.” Matthew’s diagnosis came a few years later

and Fiona and her husband were invited to be a part of a 20-week education program. “We [would] have individual sessions and group sessions, and that taught us so much about what autism was and how we could support Matthew.” Fiona went on to meet other parents whose children had been diagnosed and from that the Macedon Ranges Autism Network was born. Through this network and support groups, Fiona said she would still like to see more awareness of autism, along with understanding. “I think we still have to push that awareness and I guess, awareness and understanding can come together,“ she said. Fiona said tat having great awareness and understanding will help people to know that while autism can exacerbate feelings of anxiety, depression and worry, they are separate diagnoses with different treatments. “If we understand autism, then we can understand that anxiety is actually a separate treatable condition, depression is a separate treatable condition, and we do need to support all of those different diagnoses,“ she said. “If we make just simple accommodations and understanding, then the world doesn’t have to be as [much as] a scary or confronting place. “Autistic people have so much to offer.” Fiona said she wanted to highlight the importance of educating and supporting parents and carers of children with autism. “The evidence is that if you educate parents, and if you provide support to parents when children are young, that the outcomes for the whole family are better and there’s really good research and evidence around that,” she said. “Parenting an autistic child … is a different set of skills and supporting parents is really important.” Details: https://www.autismspectrum.org. au/

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Looking after young employees Worksafe Victoria has opened its free and interactive WorkSafe 101 program across the state, helping prepare students across the west in years nine to 12 enter the workforce safely. Braybrook College’s year nine cohort of 230 students became the first group to complete the program last December. Designed with input from teachers and career practitioners, the program included e-learning modules, videos with examples from workplaces where young people are commonly employed and teacher-led activities that cover occupational health and safety

basics, identifying hazards and the importance of speaking up. Braybrook College careers teacher Rowena Archer said she appreciated the fact that bullying was one of the main targets of the program, along with other mental health hazards. “The topics were appropriate for what young workers need to know about,” she said. “We hope that this will help empower students with the skills to be able to say “that doesn’t look right” and to query what’s actually going on in the workplace.”

Throughout 2022, WorkSafe accepted 615 claims from workers aged 19 or younger, including 264 from casual or part-time workers and 185 from apprentices, including 207 claims relating to cuts and amputations, 112 related to fractures, 24 related to burns and 23 related to mental injuries. WorkSafe health and safety executive director Narelle Beer said research has shown young workers were more likely to accept unsafe work conditions and less likely to raise safety concerns or to report issues when they do occur, due to lack of knowledge, experience

and awareness about occupational health and safety. “Many young people are starting a part-time job or moving from school to the workforce – we owe it to young workers to give them the knowledge to work safely and the confidence to speak up when something doesn’t feel right,” she said. “Starting your first job is a huge milestone and a reason for young workers and their families to feel proud. “Sadly, too many young workers soon find that celebration turns to tragedy.”

Eagle-eyed watchers A group of keen-eyed birdwatchers from the Friends of Greenwich Bay conservation group were out and about last month at the Sandy Point Nature Reserve in Newport as part of a regular bird survey session. The Friends of Greenwich Bay is a group of volunteers who have been working since 1996 to protect and enhance the Newport foreshore, near the mouth of the Yarra River and its surrounding open space. The group holds regular activity days, including planting and maintenance, bird surveys and litter surveys. Details: ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au, greenwichbayfriends@gmail.com or www. friendsofgreenwichbay.org.au Conservation supervisor Shae Lindrea, Friends of Greenwich Bay volunteer Maria McGuane and conservation crew member Steffi Tanian.

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Sustainability key for local news Local print newspapers like Star Weekly may survive the onslaught of online media. A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the perception that print newspapers are dead. The report is calling on governments to revise their advertising rules to help local news providers and better target regional and rural communities. “Local and regional newspapers continue to play a significant role for local communities,” said Star News Group managing director Paul Thomas. “They provide a voice, an opportunity for informed public debate and hold the powerful to account. “Star News Group is proud to continue to provide quality local news with balance and fairness but the conditions are tough.” The report Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press made 22 recommendations. The finding was the culmination of a three-year Australian Research Council project, led by Deakin University. Deakin partnered with Country Press Australia, the nation’s peak local news lobby, and RMIT University.

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Project lead Professor Kristy Hess, of Deakin’s School of Communications and Creative Arts, said the project’s aim was to examine the local media landscape to identify challenges and opportunities for sustainability and innovation. “We wanted to examine the challenges facing small-town news providers given the commentary in recent years about the crisis they are facing in Australia and across the world,” she said. This was the first comprehensive report of its kind in Australia and its recommendations provide a blueprint to preserve and grow rural and regional news for future generations. Country Press Australia president Andrew Manuel said the Media Innovation and the Civic Future of Australia’s Country Press report should be seen as a beginning and not an end. Mr Manuel said the report highlights the essential role local papers play in serving their communities and delivering civic journalism. “This is arguably the most comprehensive study of our industry ever undertaken and the report stands as a beacon for government, for policy makers and for the community to take the appropriate and necessary actions to ensure newspapers can continue to play such a vital role,” he said. The study began at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic resulted in the temporary or permanent closure of dozens of local mastheads across Australia and a shift among some to digital-only platforms. “The first thing we did was conduct a major national survey to find out what people valued about their local mastheads,” Professor Hess said. “We found people in many regional and rural towns and cities were passionate about their local mastheads but rejected an over-reliance on syndicated content, in print and digital, sourced from neighbouring areas or other parts of the country.” The research team conducted two main national surveys – one with local news audiences and one with those who do not

Professor Kristy Hess with a copy of her report.

engage with local news. There were 35 interviews with Australian news editors and proprietors and seven interpretive focus groups with editors, journalists and advertising managers within the Country Press Australia network. One key finding was the strain on local mastheads hit with lost revenue from local, state and federal government advertising. Advertising in recent years has prioritised social media and metropolitan news outlets with a larger digital reach. “Our research found there is this obsession with digital reach,” Professor Hess said. “That’s all well and good, but a local masthead, whether in print or online, isn’t designed to reach one million people. “If we use the digital reach metric as an indicator as to which news outlets should get government advertising, these independent regional and rural outlets are going to lose out every time. The report supports a recent Parliamentary Inquiry recommendation that stipulates 20 per cent of all federal government advertising expenditure be directed to regional and rural news organisations. “Communities without a newspaper rarely have a platform that enables them to be fully informed,” Mr Thomas said. “They no longer have professionally trained journalists providing balance and seeking out the details. “They become reliant on social media which has no balance, and most often simply coughs up someone else’s bias.”

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Data from the study also showed government funding schemes for local news outlets were often tied to digital innovation. Funding is often given to buy drones and other technologies. The report describes a ‘digital shiny things bias’ towards digital innovation at the expense of supporting initiatives that may be most beneficial to rural and regional audiences. A greater appreciation for place-based

public interest journalism and the need for collaboration among publishers were other key findings. While what local news providers needed was financial support to upgrade print infrastructure or to hire more staff. Professor Hess said print is not dead for many regional and rural communities. “We need to remember there is a digital divide in Australia that means some communities still struggle with poor-quality and unreliable Internet connections. “Some segments of the community, including older citizens, find it difficult to use newer technologies. “Younger audiences also like the look of a printed newspaper.” The report also recommends better incentives, including pay, to attract seasoned reporters to the regions. Governments are also urged to provide seed funding for journalist-led news start-ups to counteract local “news deserts” developing in some parts of Australia. “Our research shows people in these communities want more local news content, including stories on locals’ achievements, successes and milestones. “They also want news on local events and more investigative-type pieces.” Mr Manuel noted that regional newspapers are unique in their ability to give readers an insight into their close community. “Our members continue to provide the local and civic news that readers crave more than ever, often as the only local media outlet serving a particular region,” he said. “Coming out of the pandemic, many publishers have reported a strong revival in their readership, underpinned by a focus on hyper-local and unique news that has been a common denominator of country papers since their inception.” The research also found there is more capacity for regional and rural news providers to develop collaborative advocacy and solutions-style reporting campaigns that address important rural and regional issues that span multiple communities. Mr Thomas said the state government is very supportive of the industry, ensuring important government communications are “provided to local communities through the local newspapers”. However he stipulates that this dedication is not reflected in the federal government, who place their announcements solely online. “Government messages can easily be misconstrued online or end up next to inappropriate material,” he said. “We call on the federal government to ensure that they provide information to local communities across appropriate platforms and commit to the recommendations of this report by Deakin.” The report was launched at a national event in Melbourne on March 23.

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Footscray’s $15 million TAFE College could be in jeopardy because of a strike by the Builders’ Laborers’ Federation.

The Minister for Local Government, Mr Hallam, has decided to go ahead with the annexation of Brooklyn from the city of Sunshine to the city of Altona.

A lack of rain has converted a recreated wetland in Newells Paddock, Maribyrnong, into a drought-stricken wasteland.

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Carers’ walk and talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Footscray. A collaboration between the state government, Interchange Outer East and Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), the Pathways for Carers program is launching a monthly walk in Footscray on the third Thursday of each month. Participants are encouraged to arrive at 9.15am for a 9.30am start, with a complimentary morning tea available at Myrtle Wine Cafe in Footscray from 10.15am. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. ■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au

Food relief markets Yarraville Community Centre will be hosting a food relief market for those in need of assistance with food and essentials. The market will be held in the car park located at 59 Francis Street in Yarraville between 10am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 17. Visitors can select their own food including fresh fruit and vegetables as well as pantry staples, use family and individual support services, select clothing, toys and homewares from West Welcome Wagon, access health advice. Children’s activities are also on offer. ■ Bettina, 0411 954 774 or btwyman@ycc.net.au.

Flower workshops Want to learn how to do professional flower arrangements in a fun and relaxed program? Flowers, vase and snacks included. Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Liza, 0416 268 959

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provide inspiration for other communities looking at what they can do in their neighbourhoods. Locals are asked to come forward with any stories, photos, memories to be included in the book. ■ NPLbook22@gmail.com

Have you thought of taking up an instrument or dusting off that guitar or ukulele or other instrument recently? Then join the Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group. Absolute beginners or those with some experience are welcome to come along and play in a safe, casual and welcoming environment. Come on down, have some fun, make new friends, have a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy and appreciate music. Children are also welcome. The group is led by Danny, who creates a welcoming and casual environment. Saturday, April 22. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

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

Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely one-and-a-half hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. Each week is a different week and a printed sheet with the route and points of interest provided each week. Walks are leisurely and we usually end at a cafe for a tea/coffee. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Walking group Comedy show Popular comedian Sean Diao is known for their unique humour and witty commentary on everyday life. They are bringing their show ‘Laugh or China Releases a New Virus’ to Mantra Studio Kitchen and Bar in Yarraville. Saturday, April 8, Tuesday, April 11 and Friday, April 14. Cost: $19.50 to $24.50. ■ 9917 2844

Seeking stories Award-winning local author Dr Dominique Hes is writing a book on Newport Lakes, tracing its history, its impact and its contribution. The book will outline the story of its development, highlighting the role of consensus, courage, vision and working with nature to create a beautiful ecological and social place. Weaving in theories of biophilia, regenerative development and placemaking with local stories, it aims to

Every Wednesday (during term dates) at 10.15am from Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168

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

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The Altona Meadows and Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking together, socialising together with a post-walk coffee and chat and enjoying the natural beauty and birdlife that is to be found throughout Hobsons Bay together. Anyone is welcome to join the group on Mondays 10am at Altona Beach, Wednesdays 10am at Altona Meadows (Jolly Miller Cafe) or on Fridays 10am, at Newport Lakes. The group walks for 60 minutes and enjoys the physical and psychological benefits of walking together in clean, fresh air rain, hail or shine, at its own pace and according to individual abilities. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation in order to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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Every Wednesday at 11am in Joan Kirner House foyer, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168

Computer classes for beginners A wide range of times and days, at both Altona North Community Centre, and Joan Kirner House in Williamstown. ■ Lynne, 9397 6168

Palliative volunteers needed Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. ■ 9313 5700 or MPCVolunteerCoordinators@mercy.com.au

Free English conversation class Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English skills and meet new people? Practise English conversation in informal interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Mondays during school terms from 1pm to 3pm at the Altona Library meeting room at Queen Street, Altona. ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970, or joepellone@gmail.com, or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705, or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com

Diabetes support group The Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

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

Art workshops 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

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

Woodcarving workshop 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

Alcoholics Anonymous Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22, or www.aatimes.org.au

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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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Mazda CX-30 is a quality drive By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring The Mazda CX-30 is a small-medium SUV that squeezes into the space between the company’s original SUVs, the compact CX-3 and the mid-sized CX-5. Between them, these three vehicles accounted for around 55 per cent of total Mazda sales in 2022 and were a major factor in the brand being locked solidly into second place behind Toyota in total sales. Adding to the mix is the MX-30 which shares the same platform as the CX-30, but with a sleeker design. All models have an EV component, either petrol/electric hybrid or pure electric. The CX-30 comes with five equipment levels, in ascending order: Pure, Evolve, Touring, Astina and Touring SP. Prices range from $30,210 for a manual Pure FWD through to $48,310 for an X20 Astina AWD mild hybrid. On-road costs need to be added.

Styling CX-30 has quite a conservative design which is likely to appeal more to owners at the older end of the age-scale. Our test car was Snowflake White, one of eight colour choices, and it didn’t really do justice to the look of the car compared to some of the brighter options. The shape of the CX-30 is similar to the Mazda3 hatch but taller, more ground clearance and a sportier profile that’s almost coupe like. At the front there are swooping headlamps flanking a large black version of the current Mazda family grille with an attractive textured fill. All variants get daytime running lights, LED in the Astina, halogen in the others The CX-30 Pure that we tested came with 16-inch alloy wheels, all higher-grade models roll on 18s. At the rear there are wraparound tail-lights, small roof spoiler, twin exhaust pipes and more black plastic in the bumper. Eight colours are available, three of which are metallic are costed options.

Interior Entry is relatively easy and the seats are supportive and comfortable. The steering wheel is height and reach adjustable and, even in the base level Pure, has leather wrapping as does the gear lever. The dashboard isn’t as expansive as others in the segment but is well laid out with an8.8-inch screen embedded into the top of the dash. A big plus for us is the use of physical knobs for adjusting air conditioning and audio breaking away from the growing trend of locating these in the screen. Pure and Evolve have black cloth seats, the others have two different grades of leather as well as an optional pure white. Pure has manual front seats, all others have 10-way powered adjustment for the driver. Versatile storage includes a good-sized centre console, and a space below the fascia thanks to the uptake of an electric parking brake, plus big door bins. In the back, CX-30 has good headroom but legroom for taller passenger could be a problem. The smallish centre-rear seat is not unusual in this size class in that it’s hampered for footroom by the central tunnel.

Infotainment The 8.8-inch centre screen - note that it’s not a touchscreen - in the CX-30 has sharp resolution and has the new Mazda Connect system controlled by a rotary dial and accompanying buttons, situated on the centre console. It’s large enough and within easy reach of the driver to minimise the amount of time taken away from looking at the road ahead. The system engages Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth pairing and DAB+ digital radio. All variants get satellite navigation. There are two USB sockets in the centre storage box.

Safety Mazda has a long-standing and admirable

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 2.0 G20 Pure FWD: $30,210 (manual), $31,210 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Evolve FWD: $32,910 (automatic) 2.0 G20e Evolve M FWD: $36,660 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Touring FWD: $36,810 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Touring SP FWD: $38,610 (automatic) CX-30 is built to Mazda’s usual high quality. (Pictures: Suppiled)

focus on safety and this continues in the CX-30 which achieved one of the highest ANCAP crash scores to date, with 99 per cent in adult occupant protection. All variants come with a comprehensive list of safety features including seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking in both forward and reverse, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with stop/go, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, rear parking sensors, reversing camera and an advanced speed assist system. The higher-spec models add surround-view cameras, cruising and traffic support (traffic jam assist), front cross-traffic alert, driver monitoring and front parking sensors

Driving The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine misses the sharpness of the turbocharger that a number of its competitors provide. On the positive side, the six-speed automatic works smoothly with the power and torque available

2.5 G25 Touring FWD: $38,310 (automatic)

to it. Mazda’s new-generation Skyactiv Vehicle Architecture contributes towards excellent ride quality and interior sound levels. Coarse-chip surfaces do increase noise levels although not to the same extent as others in this class. Handling is accurate and the steering wheel provides the right amount of feedback. Cornering is accurate enough, but this is not a sports sedan, and is certainly not planned to be one. Fuel consumption on our test route sat in the nine to ten litres per hundred kilometres in suburban, motorway and rural segments. It dropped to just over the claimed 6.5 L/100km.

2.5 G25 Touring SP FWD: $40,110 (automatic) 2.0 G20 Astina FWD: $41,810 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Astina FWD: $43,310 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Touring AWD: $40,310 (automatic) 2.5 Touring SP AWD: $42,110 (automatic) 2.5 G25 Astina AWD: $45,310 (automatic) 2.0 X20 Astina AWD: $48,310 SPECIFICATIONS Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure 2.0-litre FWD five-door wagon

Summing up

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

The CX-30 was the first Mazda model to adopt the two-digit suffix which was introduced to highlight the brand’s aim of pushing into the premium segment and competing against the big-name Europeans. It will be joined shortly by the all-new XC-60 and XC-90 larger SUVs.

The CX-30 is a pleasant car to ride in and to drive. It’s built to Mazda’s usual high quality with a semi-premium feel, neat styling and, though not the cheapest in its class, offers good value for money.

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Magpies working hard to set a positive tone A stronger Parkside is hoping to be among the contenders again in the Western Region Football League division 2 season. Last season’s runners-up have managed to keep the bulk of their squad together and added some more key pieces. Magpies coach Chris Muratore said they had ticked a lot of boxes in the off season. “It’s not long now and we’re ticking off all the sessions,” he said. “It’s been really good and there has been buy-in from the group. There’s been good numbers at training.” Muratore said they don’t talk too much about last season’s disappointment, preferring to focus on what they can do this year. He said the depth of the group had changed this season with some retirements and players moving away. “It’s about 80 per cent the same and there

will be a few new names that people will see.” Harvey Daniher, son of Essendon premiership player Chris Daniher, joins the club having previously played with Greensborough and Sunshine. Karl Staudt, who has been at Macedon, joins the Magpies. Muratore said him and Staudt had been close friends since under-10s. Hudson Barrett, who is on the Northern Bullants’ Victorian Football League list has also joined the club, while Aaron Flavel returns. Muratore said they weren’t shying away from having high expectations this season. The Magpies were one of the two standout teams last season, with Point Cook Centrals which went through the season undefeated. Centrals were way too strong in the grand final, which turned out to be one sided. “I’d definitely be lying if I said no [about

finishing up the top],” he said. “We’ve added those players and we want to be competitive again. Eighty per cent of the last has stayed the same and we will be better than last year. “We’ve had another pre-season together and ticked a lot of boxes. Other clubs have done a fair bit as well, but we want to be up the top.” The Magpies start their season on April 15 against Braybrook. The Brookers won the division 3 premiership last season and have been promoted. “They’re about the same as us and have been around for about 125 years,” Muratore said. “Both draw good followings and they’re coming up with nothing to lose. “We want to set the tone for the rest of the year.” Tara Murray

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Sierra Grieves was the standout for the Jets on the weekend. (Joe MastroiannI). 268325_10

Jets fall short of victory By Tara Murray The Western Jets girls just fell short in their season opener in the Coates Talent League. After having a bye the first two rounds, the Jets started the season on the road against the Tasmania Devils on Saturday. The Jets led by one point at quarter time, before the Devils kicked the only two goals of the second quarter to lead by 10 points at the main break. The Devils were able to increase their lead in the third quarter with three goals to one. The Jets showed some fight in the final term, kicking two goals to one, but still fell short. The Devils won 8.5 (53)-5.7 (37). Jets coach Hayley Gossow said there wasn’t much between the two sides. “We were happy to get a proper game under our belt,” she said. “It was a great game of footy, but we didn’t come away with the win. We had the opportunity, but we felt like Tassie took their opportunities and we couldn’t get the forward connections in to the forward 50. “We will go away and work on that.” Tamara Henry was the only multiple goal kicker for the Jets. Sierra Grieves got plenty of the ball for the

Jets with 32 possessions and was named the Jets best. Ella Tyson, Jade Cilia and Hannah Brodie were among the other standouts. Gossow said Grieves was improving every week after being given a new role. “She has the ability to get around the ground. We’re looking at her as an inside mid and running with that. “She tried to take a screamer at one point.” Gossow said heading to Tasmania was really good for the group, as it helps the group grow and bond together. She said they have a very different side to last season’s premiership team. “It’s a very different squad,” she said. “We were lucky enough to get a couple of kids drafted last year. “We had a fairly large contingent of top agers, so we have a different squad. “All of the kids are developing after an extra year in the program. I think we still have a pretty strong side.” Gossow said they still had more top agers, but there was a fairly even spread across the ages. She said the likes of Greives and Kiera Whiley had been thrown different challenges which was really exciting.

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Sacha Nelson, who is a top ager, gets her first chance at the Jets, while a couple of players like Hannah Brodie and Jess Court who were in the program last season and will get more opportunities. The Jets have a bye this week. The Jets boys were also in action in Tasmania against the Devils. The Devils took control of the game in the first quarter, kicking six goals to one, with neither team making the most of their opportunities. The Jets got back into the game in the second quarter kicking six goals straight, to trail by just five points at the main break. The margin was reduced to four points at the last break, with a goal a piece in the third quarter. The Devils were able to do enough in the final quarter to get the 10.10 (70)-8.7 (55) win. Jovan Petric was the start up forward for the Jets, kicking four goals. Diesel Moloney had 33 possessions in the loss, while Jake Smith had 22 and Jack Kovacevic had 21. Petric was named the Jets best along with Logan Morris, Moloney and Lucca Grego.

The City West Falcons are starting to hit their straps in the Victorian Netball League championship. After a slow start, the Falcons have put together two straight strong performances including a good win against the Hawks on Wednesday night. The Hawks stuck with the Falcons for the first quarter before the Falcons stepped it up and came away with a 67-51 win. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they were pleased with the win. “They normally stick with us for the first half,” she said. “They were good in the first quarter, before we got a bit of space. “We were able to rotate through the positions. Being really low on numbers, we need everyone to play at least two positions.” Zoe Davies got some more time at wing defence which adds to her flexibility, while Sophie Hanrahan has had the chance to play three different positions in the first three matches. Lind said they were keen to give Hanrahan a run in the centre position at some point. The Falcons rotated their goalers, with Uneqq Palavi and Maddy Gray starting the game. Lind said Jane Cook was really good when she came on in the second quarter shooting 20 goals for the quarter and 36 for the game. Tharjini Sivalingam was also given a quarter as she prepares for the world championships later this year. Lind said it was a really good team performance. “Jane had a really good second quarter when she came on,” Lind said. “Uneeq is shaping up a bit more at goal attack. She’s worked a lot more on her fitness. “It was a good team effort.” The under-19s remain undefeated. Lind said they were rotating 11-12 players through each week to give them all an opportunity. The division 1 side came back from 14 goals down to get a draw. Lind said it was their young players who ran out the match and it was a really gutsy performance. The Falcons this week the North East Blaze. “You don’t know where anyone sits at the moment,” Lind said. “ We won’t know until round six to get a good picture. “We want to go into the Easter break 3-1.” Tara Murray

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United finish on a high, defeating every team A final round win wasn’t enough for Western United to secure top spot in the A-League Women’s competition. United needed a win in the final round and hoped that Sydney FC lost in the final round to secure the premier’s plate. While United got a confidence boosting win against the Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney beat the Newcastle Jets, 4-0. United finished the season on 39 points, one behind Sydney, and with a joint league best 13 wins, beating every team in the competition throughout the season. For United, the win will help them take momentum into the final series. United came sharply out of the dressing room to begin the game, immediately showing a heightened urgency and intensity on both sides of the ball. Angie Beard and Tyla Jay Vlajnic were causing damage down the left-hand side, combining well before Beard was fouled on the edge of the box. Adriana Taranto very nearly found the top corner with the free-kick, brushing the top netting. It was Vlajnic that ultimately created the opener for United as she whipped an

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in-swinging corner straight onto Keane’s head and she did the rest with a deft flick over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Beard nearly found the net soon after but Shamiran Khamis was equal to it with an acrobatic save. United continued in search of further reassurance on the scoreboard but the

Wanderers maintained a significant threat going the other way. United burst out of the blocks yet again from kick-off as Taranto very nearly found the net after 20 seconds, but Khamis was able to reach her shot towards the bottom corner of the goal. Keane took matters into her own hands

again with just 10 minutes gone in the second half. Seizing on some hesitation from Gemma Ferris at the back, Keane won the ball before leaving her opponents in her wake as she streamed in on goal and finished coolly underneath the goalkeeper and into the bottom corner. That goal stretched Keane’s total to 13 for the season. Despite a late Wanderers attempt going close, United was able to hold on and win 2-1. United will face Sydney in the first week of the finals with a grand final spot on the line. United’s men’s side played out a 3-3 draw with Sydney on Saturday night. Lachie Wales gave United an early lead before Connor Pain put United back in front after Robert Mak’s equaliser. Luke Brattan’s own goal early in the second half gave United a two-goal cushion but the hosts brought it back with goals from Diego Caballo and Mak once again. There were chances at both ends throughout the contest but the points were ultimately shared. Tara Murray

Sports shorts NPL Altona Magic came away with the points against the Dandenong Thunder in the National Premier League on Saturday night. Tommy Semmy, Charlie Leech and Jonas Markovski all scored for the Magic in the 3-2 win. Markosvki’s goal was his sixth for the season. The win was the Magic’s second for the season. It moves the side up to 10th on the table. The Magic faces Heidelberg United on Sunday in its next match.

WRFL The Western Region Football League kicks off this weekend. Two matches will be played on Good Friday to get the season under way. Point Cook will host Hoppers Crossing in a division 1 match up, while old rivals Albion and Sunshine will renew acquaintances in division 2. The rest of the competition will start after the Easter break.

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Seagulls just fall short By Tara Murray Williamstown is left rueing missed chances in its first two Victorian Football League Women’s seasons matches. The Seagulls are without a win after the opening two rounds, but have shown signs that they have improved from last year. Coach Liam Cavanagh said they had mixed feelings about the results, knowing they were in winnable positions. “It’s been interesting,” he said. “I think we’ve missed a lot of opportunities. “We’ve shown so much progress and the margin is significantly reduced from last year. “We now have to get out of the habit of honourable losses. “It’s disappointing, but it’s all part of the journey.” Cavanagh said after some strong practice match form their optimism had increased, but admits there will still be challenges and losses among the growth. On Saturday, the Seagulls faced North Melbourne.

The Kangaroos led at every break in the 5.5 (35)-3.6 (24). Cavanagh said it was the start that proved costly for them. “The game was decided in the first three and half minutes,” he said. “We outscored them the rest of the day. “They had the first two centre clearances which resulted in goals. We didn’t play to the level that we would have liked, but North Melbourne were good. “We were plus-nine in inside 50s, we couldn’t execute on the day.” It was all single goal kickers for the Seagulls. Emily Eaves and Ruby Tripodi had 21 possessions apiece in the loss. Cavanagh said that Eaves had come on leaps and bounds and along with Jasmine Kawa, was thrown around to help solve problems throughout the day. Tripodi was another one of the best for the Seagulls. Cavanagh said Tripodi was averaging an extra five possessions a game this season, averaging more than 20 possessions a game.

He said she would be on the radar of AFLW clubs for the draft that was due to be held on Tuesday, after deadline. He said there was probably a couple of players that could be in content to be drafted. “I think a lot of AFL clubs have got an eye on her [Tripodi] for the draft,” he said. “It’s bad for us, but anyway she can get in the AFLW system, I’m all for it.” The Seagulls this week face Port Melbourne on Good Friday. Having beaten them in the pre-season, Cavanagh said they take some confidence into the game, but know it will be a challenge. Meanwhile, the Seagulls men’s side got their first win of the season against Frankston on Friday night. The Seagulls led all night against an inaccurate Dolphins, coming away with the win 11.8 (74)-5.17 (47). Darby Henderson and Joel Ottavi kicked three goals each for the Seagulls. Marty Hore had 25 disposals for the Seagulls, while James Cousins had 23. The Seagulls men’s side also faces Port Melbourne on Good Friday.

The Western Bulldogs lost a thriller against Hawthorn in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition on Saturday. Not much separated the teams in the first half with scores level at half time. The Hawks got out to an eight point lead at the last break. The Bulldogs kicked the only goal of the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough, losing 5.4 (34)-5.3 (33). Sarah Skinner had 25 possessions for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs men’s side lost to the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night, 14.9 (93)-13.7 (85).

Australia Cup The fourth round of the Australia Cup resumed this week. Altona Magic was set to face Caroline Springs George Cross on Tuesday night, while Altona City will play the North Geelong Warriors on Wednesday night. Yarraville Glory has a good chance to go through to the next round, facing Epping City on Thursday night, while Williamstown will play North Sunshine Eagles on the same night. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Gators finding their feet in Big V division one Altona Gators are starting to believe that they belong in the Big V women’s division 1 competition. A new side in this division, the Gators have now levelled the ledger heading into the Easter break. On Sunday, they came away with a big win against the Chelsea Gulls. The first quarter was the key to the match, with the Gators jumping out of the blocks The Gators led 25-7 at quarter time and increased the lead by a further three points in the second quarter. The Gators remained in control of the game, with the lead increasing in both the third and fourth quarters on the way to a 74-46 win. Trinity Steele and Kayla Salmons top scored with 16 points apiece, as every player got court time in the win. The Gators are now 2-2 heading into the break.

Gators coach Randy Shanklin said the group was starting to realise that they are good enough to play in this competition. “Definitely happy,” he said. “It’s pretty more for the girls realising it, I know they were there. “That was probably the difference in the two games we lost. The difference was the confidence was quite there, we could have won both games.” Shanklin said the result gives the group plenty of confidence heading into the next part of the season. He said for them it was focusing on their game, knowing they can play at a level above other teams. Shanklin said it was good to get everyone some court time. The one downside was a knee injury to Maya Ganzon in the opening minutes of the game. While the competition has a break for Easter, Shanklin said his group would continue to work hard.

“Unfortunately they don’t have a break, they still have work to do,” he said. “We set our standard on Sunday, we have to get better every week. “We’ll do some fitness stuff and some of the girls are learning our system still.” The men’s side suffered its first loss of the season on Sunday against a strong Whittlesea Pacers side. Both sides were missing key players in the match and it was the Pacers that adjusted first. The Pacers led by three points at quarter time and that was increased to seven points at the main break. The second half was all the Pacers. They won the third quarter 29-16 to take control of the game, before a 24-17 final quarter cemented the 94-67 win. Adam Anderson and Jovan Bojanic top scored with 15 points a piece, as the Gators bench got a run late in the piece.

The loss was the Pacers first and has them sitting 2-1 at the Easter break. The Gators men’s next match is on April 16 against Maccabi, while the women’s next match is April 15 at home against Warrandyte. The Gators youth championship women had a mixed weekend. They won their match on Saturday night against the Melbourne Tigers, 73-52. Jordan Wilson top scored with 18 points. On Sunday, the Gators lost to Ringwood, 71-62. Alana Sciberras top scored with 22 points in the loss. In the youth league men’s division 1 side, had a big loss against Geelong United, losing 99-52. Geelong dominated throughout building the lead. The Gators didn’t give up without a fight, with the last quarter their best quarter. Alex Formosa top scored with 13 points for the Gators.

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City clicks into top gear Tara Murray Things are starting to click for Altona City in the FV state league 1 north-west. City has won two of its first three matches, with coach Michael Calandrella happy with how things are going so far. “It’s going well,” he said. “We had a good game on Friday night against Upfield and we are really happy with how it has started. “We’ve kept the core group from last season and we’ve added some new players to strengthen the squad.” Calandrella said the side showed their best form of the season so far in the match against Upfield, which was called off in the 73rd minute. He said the performance showed the hard work they were putting in on the track was paying off. “We conceded an early goal in the second minute, but after that the boys really took over,” he said. “We played our best game in the league and scored three goals. It was 3-1 when there was

an unfortunate injury to their goalkeeper, who broke his leg. “They had to call the game off.” After finishing sixth last season, Calandrella said the aim was again to be up there with the top sides. He said the squad was working really hard and they were liking what they were seeing. A number of players joined Altona City in the off season. Jordan Lam has come out from Wales to play for Altona City, while Japanese player Yudai Kumasaka has joined the club from the state league 1 south-east competition. Marcus Petricca and Adam Oddo both joined from Werribee City and Damjan Damcevski has crossed from Preston. Jeremy Vun and Jake Latia are among the other inclusions. Luis Covarrubias, who has crossed from Brimbank Stallions has starred so far for Altona, scoring five goals in three games including two at the weekend. There’s no rest for Altona which is back in

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action on Wednesday in the Australia Cup competition. Calandrella said he would look to make the most out of the game. “We play Geelong, which is an NPL side so it will be a tough ask. We’ll use the cup to top up some minutes of some of our boys who have not played a lot of game time. “We need to get time into them in case we have injuries during the season, we will need to call on them.” Altona then has a much welcomed bye with no matches on the Easter weekend. In other matches, Yarraville Glory had a 3-2 loss to Whittlesea Ranges on Friday night. Ranges scored the winner in the 95th minute. In state league 2 north-west, Altona North had a 1-1 draw with Albion Rovers, while Altona East Phoenix had a 1-1 draw with Mill Park. In state league 3 north-west, Williamstown lost to Uni Hill Eagles, 2-1, while in state league 4 west, Melbourne City beat Barnstoneworth United 3-1, Laverton lost to Moonee Valley Knights 4-2.

Fresh off a Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division premiership, Yarraville Club has added a Victorian Premier Cricket star to its ranks. On Saturday, the Clubbers announced former state player Michael Hill had joined the club for the next two seasons. “As a left handed top order batsman, ‘Hilly’ has had a decorated career,” the Clubbers said on social media. “He played 20 first class matches and 28 list A games with both Victoria and Tasmania from 2008 to 2015, as well as 14 games in the BBL with the Melbourne Renegades and the Hobart Hurricanes. “Hilly registered two first class centuries, including one against the touring English team in 2010-11. He also captained the Australian under-19 team in 2008, whose alumni include Steve Smith, James Pattinson, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Hazlewood and the late Phil Hughes. “Michael had an equally impressive Victorian Premier Cricket career, playing 234 first XI matches and captaining both the Melbourne and Essendon cricket clubs, as well as playing for Lindisfarne in Tasmanian Premier Cricket during his three year stint in the Apple Isle. “With over 8500 first XI runs, 13 centuries and 50 half centuries, there can be little doubting his credentials.” The move to the Clubbers will reunite Hill with Clubbers coach Mitch Johnstone. Johnstone coached Hill for three seasons at Essendon. The Clubbers said that aside from being an important cog in their first XI batting order, Hill looks forward to supporting the batting development of many of the younger players at the club. Tara Murray

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