Grand final footy fever hit Yarraville Oval on Sunday. Four Western Region Football League premierships were decided, with three of the matches going down to the wire. West Footscray claimed the women’s division 2 title by two points and Parkside won the division 2 men’s premiership by the same margin. Spotswood finished the day with a one point win the women’s division 1 grand final. For the finals wrap up, turn to sport
Volunteers with Friends of Newells Paddock were left devastated on Sunday, September 3, when an off leash dog killed three swans.
President Bruce Dickinson said the community was left devastated and in shock by the killing of the two parents and one baby cygnet.
“Theswansareanimportantpartofthelocal area, people have loved watching them learn to fly and go into their adult lives,” he said.
“Especially those particular swans that come back year after year, we estimate since 2018 they have raised 20 cygnets into adulthood.”
The family of swans had been living at the paddock for close to ten years, Mr Dickinson they move between ponds happily.
“They have become part of the local area so it is a real loss, and we don’t know what is going to happen with the other swans and if they will come back.”
This is not the first attack Mr Dickinson has heard of. He said in the past few weeks there have been other encounters between dogs and the swans as well as other animals.
He hopes that publicity around the latest attack will highten awareness among dog owners about keeping dogs on leads around areas with wildlife.
“Dogs can go crazy and you can’t control a dog once it gets into a frenzy, you can’t stop them,” he said.
Mayor Sarah Carter said the death of the swans was of concern to the community and council.
“Maribyrnong River Reserve and the neighbouring Heavenly Queen Temple are on-lead dog areas,” she said.
“This means no dog should be off lead at any time.”
Council’s local law states dogs must be on-lead when outside the owner’s property except for designated off-lead areas.Fines of up to $192 can be given to owners of any dog
found off-lead in an on-lead area.
“These measures are in place to protect our precious native wildlife and ensure our parks and reserves are safe and enjoyable for all residents,“ she said.
“Council is investigating the latest incident and will prosecute the owner if identified.”
Council said staff will be patrolling the area and auditing current signage to ensure visitors are aware of the requirements if they are bringing dogs into the area.
The three surviving cygnets were rescued by Wildlife Rescue and are in the care of the Melbourne Zoo.
Details to council on 9688 0200.
For over a decade, free music program Crescendo has been providing Laverton P-12 college students with additional musical learning opportunities, but its director said now after all these years it will have to be discontinued.
Since 2012, Erica Rasmussen has been running the program using philanthropic funds, grants and donations, receiving no government funding. Unfortunately for the students, she has not been able to raise the funds required
to continue into 2024.Without an influx of cash the program will finish up at the end of the year.
“It has got to the point where I can’t sustain the program with the funding that I have, to continue to run it for this number of children we have,” she said.
Ms Rasmussen said the children benefit from learning in a big group but she can’t afford to take on any new students.
“I like to have a group of more than 80 kids, we have enough instruments which have been donated over the years and I have a good team of teachers.
“In order to give these opportunities to new students we need $150,000 and $100,000 to keep it at the size it is.
“The ratio at the moment is one teacher to eight kids, it is a group learning environment which has huge benefits for our kids.”
While Laverton P-12 College is funded through the Music In School program and does run music classes and instrument lessons, it does not run orchestral instrument lessons. The after school program is run mostly for kids from refugee families who may not otherwise be able to afford to learn orchestral instruments.
The construction of the Altona Pier has inspired artists to come together to “honour” the past, present and future of the pier, with a series of free art workshops.
The ‘Altona Pier Revue’ workshops began on Sunday, September 10, at the Louis Joel Community Centre with the help of five local artists including Ceardai Demelza.
The other half of the workshops will run on October 15 at the Louis Joel Community Centre with the help of five local artists including Ceardai Demelza.
Ceardai said the process began when she visited the gallery and began discussing the significance of the pier renovation with manager Karen.
“This is a big thing for the community , so
we decided to celebrate, commemorate and reflect on those memories of the old pier,” she said.
“We also need to move through the process of the pier being dismantled and embrace the new construction phase , to celebrate the process the community needs to go through as a whole.”
Ceardai said she believes it is important to document this process in an artistic way.
“Once we have had summer with the new pier, we are going to host our final workshop in February,” she said.
Following the completion of the workshops, Ceardai said she will run an exhibition she will curate for the community to enjoy.
No prior art experience is required for the
sessions, photos will be provided as reference material for all participants.
“We will set up four tables with different mediums on each, it is going to be more about socialising and enjoying the day than being artistic.”
Karen said all members of the community are getting involved in the process, which is her favourite part.
“We are reaching out to Altona traders and community members , there are so many angles and layers to it, which I think is so important when making memories in the community.”
Details: www.linktr.ee/ljac
“We are not only teaching these kids to learnaninstrumentorhowtoplaymusic,they are also learning to work as a team and build tolerance and trust,” Ms Rasmussen said.
“For a lot of the students English is not their first language, so the kids all learn at the same level making them feel really good about themselves.”
She said the whole school community was saddened to hear the news that the program may not be offered next year.
“I am just devastated, we’ve been going for a long time so it’s not an easy decision to make at all, it’s very disappointing.”
Hobsons Bay council said community sports clubs across the municipality will roll out the welcome mat for a special open day this month.
The open day, to be held from 10am-2pm on Saturday, September 16, will see clubs across a range of sports welcome visitors for a free come-and-try day, and to show them around their facilities.
Council said the day aims to get more people involved in a community sports club, whether as a player, volunteer or a supporter.
For anyone interested in trying out a new sport or becoming involved in a club near them, council said this is perfect for them.
Involved in the open day are clubs from cricket, baseball, athletics, soccer, hockey and yachting.
Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa said the open day is a great chance for anyone thinking of giving a new sport a try to go out and meet the people who run the club and see what it’s all about.
“One of the priorities of my mayoral program is to help community groups and organisations promote the incredible work I know they do,” she said.
“Community sports clubs are an integral part of life in Hobsons Bay.
“Not only do they help keep us fit and active, they’re fantastic hubs that connect people socially and provide a safe and welcoming space for everyone of all diversities and interests.”
Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ sportsopenday
Jennifer PittorinoThe response of the insurance industry to major flood events across Australia in 2022 willbethefocusofanewinquirybythefederal House Standing Committee on Economics, beginning with an online survey.
The inquiry will take a whole-of-economy view of the ongoing challenges caused by intense and frequent flood events.
In particular, the inquiry will look at insurers’ responses to the 2022 flood events across the country including the October floods in Victoria.
The inquiry will focus on a range of issues, including time frames for resolving claims, obstacles to resolving claims, and
communication with people lodging claims.
Also under review will be the effectiveness of internal dispute resolution processes, the accessibility and affordability of hydrology reports and assessments, the affordability of insurance cover, and the preparedness of insurance companies for future major floods.
Committee chair Fraser MP Dr Daniel Mulino said the aftermath of intense natural disasters continues to have a huge impact on the lives of Australians, in rural and regional communities and in metropolitan areas.
“People in my electorate of Fraser were devastated when the Maribyrnong River flooded in October,” he said.
“I spent the following days door knocking, making sure residents were safe and that they had been able to claim disaster payments from Services Australia.
“I will never forget the despair of the families and local business owners who lost everything.”
Mr Mulino said his staff are still advocating for affected residents who have outstanding claims with their insurance companies.
“Meanwhile, they are also trying to rebuild their lives, which is difficult when claims haven’t been settled.”
The online survey has been launched to hear from people who were affected by the
major floods.
“Itisreallyimportantthatpeopleparticipate in the survey,” he said.
“Committee members need to have a good understanding of people’s experiences with their insurance companies.
“Their evidence will inform our discussions throughout the inquiry and help guide our recommendations.”
The survey cut off date is October 31.
Details: https://www.aph.gov.au/ floodinsurance
Men’s sheds have been in operation since 2007, now the Hobsons Bay community has been in discussion on whether a women’s shed is needed in the municipality.
A Hobsons Bay Facebook community page askedthealmost6,000membersifthereshould be a women’s shed in Hobsons Bay.
One respondent wrote, “The men’s shed movement was founded to provide a safe space for men to discuss men’s health issues, particularly those who are suffering in silence.
It has saved lives. Would changing the name help?”
Another wrote, “Perhaps the sheds can be shared amongst men, women and teens on different days and hours for different groups. I’m personally in favour of each group having their own designated time.”
Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed (HBMS) secretary Janelle Berner said rather than a women’s shed, HBMS had fielded a number of requests for a children’s and teen’s shed.
“I think there is a bigger call for something for children as we have had quite a few requests
Hobsons Bay primary school students Bonnie and Ethan came home with medals from the recent School Sport Australia Cross Country Championships in Canberra.
Their mother, Fiona McCarroll, said both children trained hard and came away with nationalmedals,aftercompetingagainstpeers from Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and New South Wales.
“Both kids are in different categories in the multi class competition, which caters for athletes with a disability,” she said.
“Essentially it’s like the Paralympics, but at a junior level.”
This was Ethan’s first time in the competition, and Bonnie’s second.
“They had such a great time, it is really good for their confidence,” said Fiona.
“Both kids go to mainstream schools, so this gives them an opportunity to have great success at a national level.
“They were part of a team that had a
majority of mainstream athletes, so for them to be part of that environment and have their own success is fabulous.”
As well as competing, Fiona said the kids enjoyed some sights while they were in the national capital.
“They got to spend time at the Australian Institute of Sport while they were up there and the national museum,”she said.
“They got to take in some sites at the same time as competing against athletes from all over Australia.”
Fiona said she hopes this story will get more kids with disabilities involved in sport.
“The numbers are growing slowly, but there still isn’t enough,” she said.
“We hope people take advantage of the opportunities that are out there for kids with disabilities so kids can shine in a sporting arena.”
Jennifer Pittorinoin the past from parents about our members potentially mentoring young children and teens in the workshop particularly which we have been unable to assist with,” she said.
MsBernersaidtheshedalreadywelcomesall genders.
“Wehavequiteafewfemalemembers,myself included,” she said. “Two of us are executive members of the Committee of Management, with our treasurer having served for over 13 years in the role. We would consider programs for females if there was a call for it.”
A Hobsons Bay council spokesperson said
the Men’s Shed had been a wonderful, positive part of Hobsons Bay for many years and it would support the addition of more sheds.
“We are always supportive of programs that bring the community together and promote social connectedness and community spirit,” they said.
“The addition of a women’s shed in Hobsons Bay would be a positive step in providing a paralleled opportunity with significant physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits for the women in our community.”
Little Art Big Art is run by teacher and artist Rachel Morris, which she said specialises in fun, colourful and creative art classes, parties, and events for little to big artists.
Each month with the help of Hobsons Bay council, Rachel runs free art sessions at the Woods Street Arts Space.
“It’s targeted for younger children from three years of age through to 15 or 16 years of age,” she said.
The sessions are open to Hobsons Bay residents, but Rachel said participants attend from all over Melbourne.
“We usually have 20 children in a class run by a staff member who runs the session based on my program.
“The sessions are what we call open ended sessions, so we will have a scene and it’s about exploring the art materials, understanding what they can do and combining different materials.
“It’s not a teacher-led session so usually just suggest outcomes as such, but it’s not about what it looks like at the end it’s more about learning how to manipulate the materials.“
Rachel said feedback from the community has always been positive so she will continue to pursue the sessions among other community-led initiatives.
“People want it, they love it because It’s a free community event.
“It’s accessible by all residents and the reason why it is going strong is because the community loves it.
“It is an activity targeted for younger children rather than school aged children, and they love that it’s at a studio.
“We also have Children’s Week coming up in October, so we’ve got some free sessions hosted in the studio and based around Children’s Week.”
TheAltonaSportsCentreisthefirstgrassroots stadium in Australia to achieve Sensory Inclusive Accreditation. Sensory inclusivity caters to everyone with sensory needs, including military veterans with PTSD, adults with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke patients and more. Marketing coordinator Anita Pantalleresco said the team at Altonal Sports Centre is proud to be the first stadium in the country to achieve this qualification. “We were really excited when we found out
that we are the first,“ she said.
“We always like to be be innovative and try to be visionaries, so we are are really happy that we were able to do that.
“Especially because this accreditation is always found in the bigger stadiums around Australia, so to touch community and grassroots is special.“
Ms Pantalleresco said the stadium’s sensory inclusion was inspired by a sponsor, Donna Abu-Eliasandhersonwhoisonthespectrum.
“We were having discussions on doing an inclusion round because of how loud
President of the Altona Rotary Club Therese McKenneywantspeopletoknowvolunteering with the club can be a fulfilling experience.
The club will soon host several events, including an upcoming art show on October 4 and needs extra volunteers to help out.
“It is an opportunity for the community and anyone over the age of 18 to work with us without the commitment,” Ms McKenney said.
“The Rotary Club runs on a membership basis, but this is a chance for people to come and do a one off volunteer shift with us.
“However, this opportunity might turn into a lifelong journey for some people.”
The art show will be held over several days, so Ms McKenney said there are many jobs available.
“There are positions available to curate the art pieces that we receive,” she said.
“We have art pieces from all over the eastern and southern states, including New
South Wales, South Australia and of course Victoria.”
Ms McKenney said that by helping out at events such as the art show, volunteers experience the diversity of being a Rotarian.
“We are not all old men, we are not all chief executives, to be a Rotarian is to really want to improve your community and your world,“ she said.
“We don’t solely host Bunnings sausage sizzles or raffles for fun, it is because the funds are needed.“
Locals who are happy to volunteer also have the opportunity to offer their services at an upcoming Altona Bunnings barbecue, which Ms McKenney said is always a festive day.
The next Rotary barbecue will be held on October 14, between 9am to 4pm.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/ RotaryAltonaVic
Jennifer Pittorinobasketball stadiums can be,” she said.
“They can be quite overwhelming with the whistles and the large crowds.“
The centre received its accreditation through KultureCity, by having sensory bags in the canteen on a permanent basis which people can use for free.
“We also have signage around the stadium for headphone zones, which are loud areas around the stadium, so people are aware that you’re entering a very loud area,” she said.
“As well as a sensory room, which is essentially a quiet room where kids have the
opportunity to come up and visit people who are playing, when they might not have been able to in the past because it is so loud.”
Ms Abu-Elias is also on the board of KultureCity,anotforprofitorganisationwhich trains staff at venues and then certifies venues which have sensory inclusive modifications.
The stadium celebrated its accreditation with a Sensory Inclusion Day, which Ms Pantalleresco hoped would become a recurring event.
’We would like to do it annually at a minimum, but hope we can do it more often.“
You might think putting on the safety gear will take longer than doing the job.
It could be that you’ve done it a thousand times before. But that doesn’t reduce the risk. You may not come back in one piece.
Check you’ve got the right safety gear for the job, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-gear-farm
It’s never you, until it is.
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) wants feedback on the Footscray and Maribyrnong tram corridor.
The govenment is looking at ways to make tram travel along route 82 in Footscray and Maribyrnongeasier,saferandmoreaccessible.
DTP said it is reviewing the tram corridor from Footscray Station, via Droop Street to Gordon Street/River Street in Maribyrnong.
Once upgraded, DTP said tram stops from Footscray will connect with existing level access tram stops along Route 82 to Highpoint
Shopping Centre and Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre.
Tram route 82 travels through the heart of Footscray, connecting busy transport routes and local shopping areas along Leeds Street, Hopkins Street, Droop Street and Gordon Street.
DTP said these busy roads can create challenges with competing priorities impacting on peoples’ safety and experience of the street.
The corridor planning looks at tram stop
GenZine, a gender equity art and discussion grouprunbyandforyoungpeopleinthewest, is about to host its fifth issue magazine launch.
GenZine is run by Hannah Veljanovska, Charlotte Cameron and Emily Bartush, who are all based in the west.
Hannah said GenZine began in 2020 following the completion of a program with cohealth.
“It was a gender equity and prevention of violence against women program, where we learned a lot of statistics and other information,” she said.
“Once the program ended we were trying to find a way to share and integrate this learning, so we decided as a group to make a small magazine.”
Hannah said the core of GenZine is social justice, community and activism.
“We see the magazine as a celebration and manifestation of all the connections and relationships that we’ve been building up until now.”
Hannah said people can expect this issue to be the thickest and juiciest one yet.
“The theme for this issue is growing pains, we had more than 25 contributors, which is the most that we’ve ever had,” she said.
“There will be artwork exploring growing pains, in terms of self development, which will be done through a number of mediums, including embroidery, poems, paintings and graffiti.”
The magazine will be free and funded through the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund.
The team are celebrating the magazine with a launch on Friday, September 22, at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre.
“Expect wholesome times, great chats, lovely people, live music as well as seeing all of the lovely artwork.
“The featured art will be on exhibition for a few weeks after , so if people can’t make it to the launch they can come down to Louis Joel afterwards.”
Jennifer Pittorinoupgrades for multiple stops along a section of street rather than individual tram stops, which DTP said presents an opportunity to think about how the street functions, what could be improved and how to better integrate tram stops within the local street environment.
As this project is in the planning phase and there is currently no funding for tram stop construction at these locations.
Now in the first stage of community consultation, the department wants to hear
from people that live, shop locally, visit or travel through the area, as well as from people that own or operate a business or organisation along the corridor.
Following the completion of the survey in October until early 2024, the department will analyse and assess all community feedback.
In mid 2024, the second consultation phase will begin, then in late 2024 the next steps will be taken.
Details: https://engage.vic.gov.au/ route-82-planning
Living so close to the city you’d be forgiven for thinking that everyone who lives in our municipality has the same access to non-car transport; but this is not the case.
While some of us (me included) are blessed withanabundanceoftransportoptions,many parts of our community lack such access.
The recently endorsed Maribyrnong Walking Strategy showed that some of our suburbs are more walkable than others.
The Walkscore for our suburbs has Seddon, Yarraville, and Footscray scoring 77 and above (out of 100), Maribyrnong and Kingsville scoring 70, and Braybrook, West Footscray/Tottenham, and Maidstone scoring between 62 and 65.
Those suburbs with a higher score means walking to local destinations is more viable (often with less distance between home and your end point). Suburbs with the highest Walkscore are also better serviced by public transport, with frequent train and bus routes, enabling residents to travel using more than one form of public transport.
This allows travel which is comparable in time(andconvenience)totakingaprivatecar.
Theyarealsoofteneasiertonavigatebybike. Ensuring our footpaths and walking trails are indeed walkable is an ongoing focus for council.
An increasing number of residents prefer to ride a bike, especially for shorter trips to the shopsortoconnectwithtraintraveloutofthe municipality.
E-bikes are becoming a popular choice for families instead of a second (or first) car, to do shopping, take kids to school or childcare, or to commute to work outside the municipality.
Our bicycle infrastructure must keep up with these changing transport needs and choices of our growing communities, and ensure our bike riding community can ride safely around our city.
Having transport infrastructure that respondstothechoicesourcommunitymakes is vitally important for reasons that relate to improved health and wellbeing, limiting cost, reducing climate and environmental impacts, and ensuring social justice outcomes like transport equity.
With climate change predicted to bring hotter and drier summers, and cost of living pressures continuing to place financial pressure across our community, having transport choice is a necessity we can’t afford not to have.
The West Gate Tunnel Project will be closing the Footscray Road walking and cycling path will from 8pm Tuesday, September 12 to 8pm Friday, October 6. The project said this is to allow crews to safely continue building a ramp along the elevated road over Footscray Road. Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to use the detour route via Dynon Road. For more information, call the project team on 1800 105 105 and ask for the ‘East Zone’.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Victoria is encouraging communities living in the west to start practising their ping pong skills.
A pop-up ping pong event ‘Take it to the Table’, will be held in October from Friday, October 6, to Sunday, October 8, at Grazeland in Spotswood.
The event will be open for beginners through to regular ping pong players. Eight tables set up across the venue, as well as demonstrations from some of the biggest names in table tennis. Entry will be $4 per person, from 5-10pmm on Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The event is run through the state government in partnership with Pongo World, Grazeland and the Hobsons Bay council.
FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT
Web: starweekly.com.au
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
your move to a retirement village.
LAUREN WILSON | OzPlan Financial Services
Lauren will provide you with good financial advice about selling your home and maintaining a full or part pension.
Plus, see for yourself what premium retirement living looks like at Rivervue. Meet our residents, inspect our community centre and resort-style facilities, and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea.
Monday 25 September, 1:30pm
Retirement Village
by 20 September 2023
IAN CIMINO | Prompt Legal Services
Ian ensures your rights are protected as a purchaser moving into a retirement village.
BASIL ZOCCALI | Harcourts Vision Real Estate
With experience in the local real estate market, Basil will discuss the best way to sell and market your property.
A
The RACV received 137 cruelty reports in Maribyrnong and 136 in Hobsons Bay in the 2022/23 financial year, new data has revealed.
Maribyrnong also recorded four animals seized or surrendered, while Hobsons Bay had 14 animals seized or surrendered.
These figures place Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay 29th and 30th respectively in the number of animal cruelty reports received by local councils across Victoria
The RSPCA’s Victoria’s Animal Cruelty data showed an almost 20 per cent increase in the number of animals needing RSPCA help
compared to the previous year.
RSPCA Victoria’s chief inspector Michael Stagg said the continued increase in cruelty reports was a worrying trend.
“In the last 12 months, our inspectors have investigated more than 10,000 reports of animalcrueltyandseizedortookthesurrender of 2569 animals across the state,” he said.
“During this time, we’ve also had several investigations resulting in large-scale seizures or surrenders of animals, forcing our teams to find room and resources to care for them in a short space of time.
More than nine choirs came together to participate in a ‘choir jam’ in the west.
Described by Jane York from Country Music Victoria as a “choir jam”, the afternoon was a celebration of the community choirs of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham held at the Laverton Community Hub.
The choirs which performed were Willin’ Women, With One Voice Wyndham, With OneVoiceHobsonsBay,NewportCommunity Choir and Laverton Community Choir.
Jane said other choir members from Werribee Community Singers, Sing West, Western Melbourne Men’s Chorus and With One Voice Sunbury also participated.
More than 100 people attended the event organised by Community Music Victoria in Partnership with Creativity Australia.
“We started with a singing workshop with three of our local leaders, then we had afternoon tea and got to enjoy some show and tell performances from the host choirs,”
she said. “COVID made it very difficult for community choirs to gather folks together, so it was so lovely to have an opportunity to sing in a larger group.“
Jane said everyone concluded it was an incredible feeling to jam together.
“Coming together with that many voices and singing harmony is truly healing and connected us all,” she said.
Community Music Victoria is working on a project called Growing Community Music, which Jane said services everything from communitybands,ukulelegroups,community choirs, neighbourhood houses, singing groups and more.
“We want to support in any way we can, so this event was created to help connect all the choirs in Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. Community choirs in Hobsons Bay are still going strong, even after the challenges of the last few years there are still lots of choirs you can join in your area.”
“When we prosecute cases of animal cruelty, our shelter teams may need to care for the animals involved as the court cases progress, sometimes lasting months or years.
“[This adds] to the pressure already faced by our near-capacity shelters.”
RSPCA Victoria said it forecasts the number of animals coming into its care via the inspectorate will reach more than 3340 by 2027, which is a 222.7 per cent increase from 2017-18 financial year.
Chief Inspector Stagg said some of the factors contributing to this increase include
cost of living pressures and a lack of education.
“Cost of living pressures may be impacting people’s ability to care for their pets, whether it be their ability to provide suitable food or their ability to pay for necessary medical care,” he said.
“Many people also became first-time pet owners during the pandemic and may need further information or support to help them understand how to care for their animals.”
RSPCA said the most common type of cruelty report concerned insufficient water, food, or shelter.
Where can you access a world-class education, along with a whole world of possibilities? Anywhere in Victoria, now that Haileybury Pangea has arrived. It’s a uniquely rewarding online learning experience – where brilliant teachers guide you through Years 5 to 12. Where you can study more VCE subjects and unlock more exciting opportunities for your future. Where 130 years of academic excellence meets flexible learning. Where bright young minds can learn just how they like – so they can take their futures anywhere they want.
Prestige Fruit and Veg
Prestige Fruit and Veg is a greengrocer located in Yarraville. It is a family-owned business that proudly supports local farmers by only buying local produce.
In store, customers will find a large range of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a number of grocery items.
Customers enjoy free delivery on orders over $35, wholesale and retail. Prestige Fruit and Veg delivers to over 24 cafes in Yarraville and surrounding areas.
Dog Diversity
Unlock the world of dog grooming at Dog Diversity Grooming School!
Deepenthebondwithyourfurrycompanion through Dog Diversity’s comprehensive DIY training course. Empower yourself to groom your own dog with confidence and expertise. Acquire skills to transform your dog’s grooming experience. Master basic techniques and groom your dog from home. Expert instructors guide you every step of the way.
Pamper your pup with professional grooming while saving time and money.
The hands-on, one-on-one classes include a take-home workbook and a complimentary pass to igroomhub for further learning. Embark on a fulfilling journey of self-sufficiency and doggy TLC! Book now on the website for a grooming adventure that leaves both you and your dog looking and feeling their best!
The Chestnut Tree
The Chestnut Tree is a small locally owned business – an independent bookshop and cafe on the land of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
The team behind the business has a dream to become the heart of the community, a place where words of wisdom are shared (and read), where friendships are made, where the magic of children’s story time lingers while poetry readings and book clubs gather.
The store has a wide range of general fiction and non-fiction, and if you can’t find what you’re looking for just let the staff know and they can order it in for you!
Check the store’s socials or visit the team in store to find out about upcoming book clubs and other events.
@chestnuttreebookshop
hello@thechestnuttree.com.au
www.thechestnuttree.com.au
Jumpside- Footscray
Welcome to Jumpside, the ultimate indoor adventure park. Featuring trampolines, ninja obstacles and action packed fun. Jump, flip, twist and soar through the exciting trampoline zones. Channel your inner ninja and conquer the ninja warrior obstacles. Experience the rush of the air track sports. Guaranteed fun for all ages, including your little one in the junior play zone, designed for 5 years and under. The new additions add an interactive element. Speed touch, bullseye and the basketball shoot out, these three new interactive challenges will test your skills in a
fun game environment.
Party time? Celebrate at Jumpside which offers a fun filled and action packed awesome party experience. Opensevendaysaweek,seeyouatJumpside.
Yarraville Dental
Yarraville Dental, nestled on Anderson Street in the heart of Yarraville, is your go-to destination for exceptional dental care. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for oral health, the skilled team of professionals is dedicated to serving the local community.
Yarraville Dental offers a wide range of dental services, from routine check-ups and cleanings to specialised treatments. The experienced and caring staff ensures your comfort and well-being throughout your visit.
But Yarrraville Dental is more than just a dental clinic. It is a trusted partner in your overall health and wellness journey.
Conveniently located in Yarraville, the clinic provides easy access to comprehensive dental care that promotes your smile and enhances your quality of life. Experience top-tier dental services with a warm, welcoming approach at Yarraville Dental.
Carnovale Pharmacy
Carnovale Pharmacy takes pride in providing expert services in various health areas. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and provide a free nursing service every day between 6pm and 10pm.
The highly trained pharmacists are knowledgeable about various health-related topics and medications.
At Carnovale Pharmacy staff focus on addressing not just the symptoms but also the underlying health issues to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
The pharmacy has a patient-centered approach to healthcare. If you have specific questions or need assistance with your health-related needs, it’s advisable to reach out tothepharmacydirectlyformoreinformation about services and how it can assist you and your family.
Life Ready Physio + Pilates Maribyrnong
Life Ready Physio + Pilates Maribyrnong runs an arthritis clinic. If you have been struggling with arthritis pain of any kind then reach out for a free discovery session with one of the expert physiotherapists to discuss your problem and what might work best for you and your circumstances.
Contact Life Ready on 9086 5843 and mention the Star Weekly to claim your free session today.
Williamstown has witnessed a new milestone in the real estate market with the recent Topping Out ceremony at the Waterline Place development taking place on Thursday, September 7.
In construction, topping out is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop a structure.
This achievement signifies the near completion of Merchant Apartments, Waterline Place, which is due to be finished in mid 2024.
Nestled along the shores of Hobsons Bay, Waterline Place stands as a symbol of luxury living.
Developed by AVJennings and designed in collaborationwiththerenownedarchitectural firm Elenberg Fraser, Waterline offers a collection of spacious apartments and town homes.
AVJennings chief executive Philip Kearns welcomed the more than 70 people to the ceremony, thanking everyone for their contribution to the development.
“This is an award-winning community here in Hobsons Bay, Williamstown,” he said.
“At the completion of this precinct we will have built over 500 townhouses and apartments for more than 1500 residents.
“We are about community and that sounds like a community to me.”
The ceremony was held at Merchant, which is what AVJennings describes as the grandest release in Waterline Place’s impressive master plan, featuring immaculately appointed luxury apartments, a vibrant ground floor retail precinct and a zoned communal rooftop space with breathtaking vistas.
“This is the pinnacle of Waterline Place,” Mr Kearns said.
“This final apartment building marks a pivotal moment on our journey celebrated with this ceremony and, just like an olive tree, it takes time to grow and bear fruit.
“...A construction project requires hard work and dedication to reach its completion and we are just about there.”
Among the many parties Mr Kearns thanked were the lucky buyers who have already secured homes at Waterline and were there to witness the milestone.
“Thank you for your belief in this project. It
has been instrumental in making it work and building a home you love and exceeds your expectations.”
As the last building of its height in Hobsons Bay, Merchant presents the final opportunity to buy a Williamstown apartment with such breath-taking views.
As the development reaches its final stages, anticipation grows for the transformative impact it will have on the local lifestyle and property market.
The record-breaking sale of the prestigious
Waterline Place development underscore Williamstown’s position as a thriving real estate market.
With a growing demand for luxurious waterfront living and a sense of community, this charming coastal suburb continues to attract discerning buyers seeking an exceptional lifestyle experience.
If you would like to find out more go to https://www.avjennings.com.au/vic/ merchant-apartments
PRINT AND PRINT AND PRINT AND ONLINE SALES ONLINE SALES ONLINE SALES
EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE
REQUIRED REQUIRED REQUIRED
Welcoming a child is meant to be one of the most exciting things in the world, but for Rebecca Harris and Alistair Woodard it was anything but as Tara Murray reports.
After a tough pregnancy, Rebecca delivered baby Daisy at just 27 weeks at theJoanKirner Women’sandChildren’s at Sunshine Hospital on May 10.
At just 475 grams, Daisy is the smallest baby born at the hospital.
Daisy would spend the first three months of her life at the hospital and her and her parents have been frequent visitors ever since.
“I didn’t have the best pregnancy, I was quite sick, I had hyperemesis,” recalls Rebecca.
“We found out that Daisy was going to be small, we knew she had a condition called IUGR, which is intrauterine growth restriction.
“So we knew she was going to be born small and then one weekend I started feeling sick, I ended up in hospital with preeclampsia and then three days later she was born.”
While expecting Daisy to be small, the pair thought she would be at least 500 grams.
Rebecca,anurseherself,saidhowsmallDaisy was wasn’t something they expected.
“It was really confronting, she was tiny,” she said. “She could fit in your hand. But she’s doing really well, she’s 2.7 kilos now.
“It sort of happened all of a sudden, so I was onlikeamonitorandyoucouldseethatshewas havingdipsinherheartrate,anditallhappened all at once.
“We were rushed down to have a caesarean and I was feeling very overwhelmed and scared but everyone there was so supportive and the staff were just so lovely. It honestly made it so that you can deal with a bad situation, all the people were so lovely.”
Alistair said it felt like they just copped
everything through the pregnancy.
Home for the next three months would be Western Health’s Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital, starting with the NICU ward.
Both Alistair and Rebecca said the hospital felt more like a home away from home.
“Wealwaysfeltwelcomedthere,wewereable to go in anytime,” said Alistair.
“The nurses were so friendly.”
Rebecca added, “We spent three months in the NICU, and honestly the staff made me feel so comfortable”.
“We felt welcomed there, we were able to go in anytime. They really became like a second family. They became like my friends in a way.
“Everybody knew Daisy, because she’d started at the NICU… the nurses would pop in and see her and they’d be like ‘how’s Daisy going?’”
Daisy quickly became famous at the hospital firstly because of her size and then as she was so healthy as well. That was the most astounding thing,everyonewasshockedathowshethrived.
Being at the hospital however, eventually took at toll on her parents.
“We got frustrated I guess towards the end, butthatwasjustourownimpatienceofwanting to get her home,” Alistair said.
“Of course, the hospital wouldn’t let us take her home until they felt comfortable that she wasinagoodplace.Andofcourse,intheend,it was the best decision.
“She’s come home and she hasn’t had any issues being home.”
Both Rebecca and Alistair highlighted
supportive staff at the hospital had been during their stay.
Consultant neonatologist Dr Gillian Foo, whowasoneofDaisy’sdoctors,saidforthestaff it’s about making sure the whole family is being looked after.
“You change lives in one of the hardest times in a family’s journey,” she said. “Things change so quickly. You’re on the journey with them. The babies grow in the intensive ward unit and then follow them with check-ups.
“It’s a vulnerable time in their lives and it’s a shared experience that not many people understand. I think it’s one of the most rewarding specialties.”
Dr Foo said when families return to the hospital many of them call the nurses and doctors ‘aunties and uncles’ as they’ve become part of the family.
When Daisy left the NICU, Dr Foo’s daughters had a special parting gift for her.
“We like to acknowledge how hard it has been for the family,” Dr Foo said. “We like to have graduation ceremonies and it was only fitting to have a graduation hat.
“It’s great that my family gets to see the work I do and the families know that we do care.”
Once babies like Daisy leave the NICU there is still plenty of support for the families and services available.
Daisy still has a feeding tube so requires assistance from dietitians and the nutrition team. There’s speech therapists for the children and mental health support for the parents the whole way through.
Dr Foo said they wouldn’t be able to do
the work they do without the support of the community.
“We have a very diverse population in the west,” she said. “We try and cater for a large range of cultural needs.”
Now with baby Daisy at home, Rebecca and Alistair are adjusting to life as new parents. Bothsaidthebiggestadviceforanyparentsin the same situation is to lean on all the support that is available through the NICU and other organisations like Life’s Little Treasures and Miracle Babies.
They said also make sure you also take care of yourself.
Rebecca thanked the hospital team, saying they wouldn’t be where they are without them. Both are now enjoying life at home with Daisy,whostillhasafeedingtubeasshedoesn’t have the ability to take full bottles.
“I think the biggest challenge was just having to let go in a way for me,” Rebecca said. “I’m very structured and I like to know what’s going to happen next.
“But in this regard, I had to let Daisy do her thing, grow when she needs to grow. You don’t really know what’s coming next.
“Of course we got to know her little personality while she was in the hospital, but then bringing her home she definitely turned into a different baby.”
Alistair added, “It’s so good that we still go back to John Kirner as well. So we get to see the same doctors that looked after her on the ward. The continuity has been great.”
To donate to the Western Health’s NICU ward: give.whfoundation.org.au/donate-now.
A giant 1400-tonne crane will soon lift the final piece of the new elevated freeway into place above Footscray Road.
The 40-metre-high and 116-metre-long gantry has been hoisting massive 100-tonne pieces of concrete roadway into the air and stitching them together.
The crane has been building the new road that will link the twin tunnels to the city and port.
The state government said crews will now focus on the fit-out including bridge barriers, the new and modern freeway management
system, and asphalting to pave the way for the six-lane freeway.
At the same time, multiple cranes will spend five weeks dismantling the gantry crane and preparing its spare parts for reuse.
According to the government, more than 80 per cent of road deck has now been installed across the twin tunnels and a strengthened, widened Dynon Road which reopened to drivers last week.
Work will soon start on the new bridge to go over Dudley Street, extending Wurundjeri Way to Dynon Road by creating a city bypass.
Footscray MP Katie Hall hosted an event for new and expectant parents on Friday September 8 in Seddon.
The ‘Welcoming the Babies’ event was inspired by Ms Hall’s own experience as a mother.
“Asamotheroftwo,Iknowfromfirst-hand experience how difficult it can be, whether you’re heavily pregnant or with a newborn, to find the energy or time to connect with local support services,” she said.
“Quite the dilemma. That’s why I wanted to help by hosting this event.
“It was a great opportunity for local, new or expecting parents to meet with the incredible organisations we have in the inner west, all in one place, that might just make your new situation a bit easier.”
Ms Hall said the event was designed to be a one-stop shop for new parents and those with toddlers up to two years old.
“We had representatives from a wide range
of organisations such as Maternal Child Health, PANDA wellbeing support, Free Kinder, Maribyrnong Council’s libraries, and so many more,” she said.
“Attendees learnt all about what resources there are to support them, ask questions, and gather information.
“And there was an added bonus of a visit from the incredible Country Women’s Association, who were on hand with home-baked treats and tea and coffee for our visitors.“
Ms Hall said the many stallholders were found through her own experiences as a mum.
“It was mainly through my own personal experience that I learned what was missing and what was helpful to me.” she said.
- Jennifer PittorinoThe government said the tunnel will transform travel in the west by providing a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge and a much needed second river crossing.
It will also create 14 kilometres of walking and cycling paths, and close to nine hectares of parks and wetlands.
Premier Daniel Andrews said, “From Footscray to Melton, Melbourne’s west is booming. And as our suburbs grow, we’re keepingpacebybuildingtheroadsVictorians need to get them home sooner and safer.
“The elevated Footscray Road will slash
traveltimesforpeopleinourwesternsuburbs and take thousands of trucks off local roads, connecting the tunnels to CityLink and the CBD and providing direct access to the port.”
Transport and Infrastructure minister Jacinta Allan said, “We’ve reached yet another important milestone as we power ahead with the West Gate Tunnel, providing an alternative to the West Gate Bridge, slashing travel times and taking thousands of trucks off local roads.”
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication
Carers’ walk and talk
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. The goal 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
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
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 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
Williamstown book sale
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 the Friends’ Room – entrance from deck on Ferguson Street. Cash only sales.
■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Walking group
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.
■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups
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
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
Willin Wimmin choir
Williamstown-based women’s community choir Willin Wimmin is currently welcoming new members to take part in a free no-obligation try out session. The group meets each Wednesday evening in school terms in the Church of Christ hall at the corner of John Street and Douglas Parade in Williamstown from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music.
■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Altona North Combined Probus
The Altona North Combined Probus Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere.
■ Lesley, 0414 481 442
Friendship group
Altona Day Voice Interest and Education of Women [VIEW] Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. Funds raised for the Smith Family Learning for life program.
■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club
Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers
Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm.
■ Vimi Gaoneadry, 0411 530 944
West Footscray Rotary
The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30 until 2pm.
■ Mike, 0417 622 372
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- 1pm on the first Sunday of every month.
■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@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
Musicians welcome
Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport.
■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au
Point Gellibrand Rotary Club
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and needs new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community.
■ www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au, Pam, 0418 347 691, or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
Altona Day View Club
The Altona Day View Club meets on the third Wednesday each Month at 11am , at the Altona RSL 31 Sargood StREET, Altona VIC. Funds raised for Learning for Life program. New Members Welcome.
■ Marion, 9394 6557
Woodcarving workshop
The woodcarving workshop meets on Tuesdays at 9.30-noon at Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed, 280 Queens Street, Altona. All levels of ability in this ancient,
international craft are welcome, women included, starter tools and timber available.
■ jah2802rot@gmail.com
Basic Home Maintenance course
Basic Home Maintenance meets at 7.15pm – 9.15pm at the Louis Joel Art & Community Centre, 5 Sargood Street Altona for a 4 week hands on Basic Home Maintenance course. Book through: https:// www.trybooking.com/CJIDP ■ info@imstilllearning.org or 0451 717 401
Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble
If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon to 2.30pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous – Williamstown 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
Outdoor Exercise Park Program
Seniors Outdoor Exercise Park Program is offering a free six week program sponsored by Williamstown Community and Education Centre, and facilitated by local exercise physiologist Dr Liz Cyarto. At Donald McLean Reserve Spotswood, starting Monday October 2.
■ Liz, lizcyarto@gmail.com
Seabrook Community Centre (15 Truganina Ave Seabrook) is offering free tax return help with a Tax Help volunteer. This program is for people who have earned under $60,000 and are pay as you go employees. This program runs until mid October.
Social dancing in Maribyrnong for all ages and experience levels on Thursday evenings beginning on the 14th of September at the Maribyrnong, at the Community Centre from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
■ Janine, 0421 371 883
To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
ACROSS
1 Danish writer, Hans – Andersen (9)
6 Electronic music player (4)
10 Yank (3)
11 Right away (11)
12 Graveyard (8)
13 French (6)
14 Umpteen (4)
15 Italian composer (7)
20 Enlarge (7)
21 Church recess (4)
25 Soporific drug (6)
26 Dictator (8)
28 New birth (11)
29 Speck (3)
30 Bring up (4)
31 Unconvinced (9)
DOWN
1 Subterranean burial chamber (8)
2 Army unit (8)
3 A Japanese religion (6)
4 Be involved (9)
5 Uncovered (4)
7 Spanish rice dish (6)
8 Solid carbon dioxide, commonly (3,3)
9 Dangers or risks (7)
16 Wealth (9)
17 Skipper (7)
18 Occasionally (8)
19 Abstaining from alcohol (8)
22 Scary genre (6)
23 The capital of Austria (6)
24 Convincing (6)
27 Invites (4)
3
Today’s Aim:
18 words: Good
27 words: Very good
36 words: Excellent
M A E
A I E
L V
U
A R I N T
arum, atrium, aunt, etui, inure, manure, mature, menu, MINIATURE, minuet, minute, minutia, minutiae, mute, nature, nutria, ruin, rumen, ruminate, rune, runt, triune, true, tuna, tune, tuner, turn, unarm, unit, unite, unmet, untie, urea, urinate, urine, uteri
No. 150
T N T B E A D S E A S E L A G I L E S L A V E T E N E T
1 In which year was Gmail first released (in beta): 1998, 2001 or 2004?
2 Bundaberg is a city found in which Australian state?
3 Does the term ‘BreadTube’ refer to content creators on the left or right side of the political spectrum?
4 What is the title of Taylor Swift’s album released in December 2020?
5 Which company owns the social cataloging site Goodreads?
6 Taipei is the capital of which country?
7 In terms of image resolution, what does dpi stand for?
8 What is a drupe?
9 Teresa Palmer (pictured) stars as which character in the British fantasy series ADiscoveryofWitches?
10 In which year was the first female editor of TheAge appointed?
ERA EVE GAL ICY IDS ITS NIP NOT ORE PEN PEP PRO ROE SET TOO YAP ZOO 4 LETTERS BARB DUNG DYED EBBS ESKY KIDS OATH SACS SASH SEEN SLED STOW USER WADS 5 LETTERS ABOVE ACHES ACRID ADOBE AGREE ALIBI AMAZE AMBER AMBLE AORTA ARENA BARGE BASIS BIDES BLASE BORNE BREED BROOK CANED CLIPS CRIBS CROSS DEMON DENSE DIMER DOING GLOBE HALOS HIDES INANE INTER IRATE MADAM MEDAL MEMOS MINES MOODY NESTS NIECE ORDER SALAD SANDS SEEDS SLEDS STARE STATE STOVE THETA TRUMP VISAS 6 LETTERS CAMPER GEARED MADDER METRES 7 LETTERS AMOEBAS FALTERS IMPEDES MILITIA RETCHED ROASTED 8 LETTERS COLOSSAL MERCIFUL OBSOLETE OPPONENT 12 345678910111213 1415 1617181920212223242526 E F O X S N H D V W T A L R Y P B U I M J G C K Q Z Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible 15-09-23 Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com 562781394 615897423 743925186 139542867 498253671 981376542 874639215 327164958 256418739 easy medium hard 379825614 247351896 138569472 612943587 583697241 426718953 854176329 961482735 795234168 514287936 738629514 983765142 862391457 495178263 247913685 379456821 621534798 156842379 1 14 7 20 2 15 8 21 3 16 9 22 4 17 10 23 5 18 11 24 6 19 12 25 13 26 KZ ANSWERS: 1. 2004 2. Queensland 3. Left 4. Evermore 5. Amazon 6. Taiwan 7. Dots per inch 8. A stone fruit 9. Diana Bishop 10. 2020
1. Which North Melbourne coach announced they would be leaving the club?
2. NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers joined which team after nearly 20 years with the Green Bay Packers?
3. Michael Smith is best known for competing in which sport?
4. Which country holds the most Olympic gold medals for tennis?
5. Which upcoming biographical sports film stars Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz?
6. Which NRL team does fullback Latrell Mitchell play for?
In which year was Etihad stadium’s name changed
In which year did Carlton last compete in a Grand Final?
Stefanos Tsitsipas terminated his partnership with which star coach for the second time?
Which 2017 sports documentary follows Bryan Fogel’s investigation into doping?
11. Which men’s team defeated the US 110-104 at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
12. How many times has jockey Damien Oliver ridden the winner of the Melbourne Cup?
13. Heath Streak played international cricket for which African nation?
14. The John Worsfold Medal is awarded to the player voted best and fairest of which AFL club?
15. The 2023 Vuelta a España multi-stage cycling race is set to take place in Spain, Andorra and which other country?
16. What is the national sport of Nepal?
17. Who was announced as captain of the AFL’s 2023 All-Australian team?
18. American billionaire Mark Cuban is the majority owner of which NBA team?
19. Which national rugby union team is known as Los Pumas (The Pumas)?
20. Danish tennis professional Caroline Wozniacki is married to which former NBA player?
21. Which African nation’s basketball team recently qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games for the first time?
22. Which North Melbourne player won the 2023 AFL Rising Star Award?
23. How many seasons did the Collingwood Magpies netball team compete in the Super Netball competition?
24. Which team did the Australian men’s cricket team recently sweep 3-0 in a Twenty20 International Series?
25. Who coached the Australian Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup?
26. Which AFL premiershipwinning coach will present the Jock McHale Medal at the 2023 AFL Grand Final?
27. Which NRL team finished top of the ladder at the conclusion of the 2023 regular season?
28. How many movies have there been in the Rocky/ Creed film franchise?
29. What international team sport was recently announced as a probable event for only the second time at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games?
30. Which Matildas star will play for Real Madrid in the upcoming Liga F competition?
The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre Altona
Kooringal Golf Club Altona
Convenience Store Altona
City of Hobsons Bay Altona
Chemcare Wellness Pharmacy Altona
Altona West Newsagency Altona
Borgs Cakes Altona
Bendigo Bank Altona
Altona IGA plus Liquor Altona
Altona Newsagency Altona
Chemist Discount Centre Altona
Central Lotto Altona Meadows
Benetas St George's Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Altona Meadows
Westgate Health and Fitness Club Altona
North
Altona Fresh Altona North
The Circle Pharmacy Altona North
Borrack Square News & Lotto Altona North
Altona North Community Library Altona North
Altona Gate Shopping Centre Altona North
Altona North Community Centre Altona North
Gifts & Lotto Altona North
Jolly Miller Cafe & Patisserie Altona North
Woolworths - Miller Junction Altona North
Altona East Newsagency Altona North
Coles - Avondale Heights Avondale Heights
Central West Plaza Braybrook
Braybrook Hotel Braybrook
Braybrook Library Braybrook
Deer Park Newsagency Deer Park
French Baguette Cafe Footscray
Footscray Community Arts Centre Footscray
Pheonix Youth Centre Footscray
Jim Wong's Restaurant Footscray
Footscray Hospital Footscray
Caltex Petrol Station Footscray
Maribyrnong City Council Footscray
Tatts Lotto Footscray
Wards Newsagency Footscray
Footscray Mechanics Institute Library
Footscray
Health Works Footscray
Footscray Library Footscray
Paisley Clinic Pharmacy Footscray
Coles Footscray Footscray
IGA West Footscray Footscray West
Neighbourhood House Footscray West
Kingsville Newsagency Footscray West
BP Petrol Kingsville
Laverton Newsagency Laverton
Bendigo Bank Laverton
Laverton Community Hub Laverton
MJs Café Maidstone
Fix at Mick's Motors Petrol Station Maidstone
Maidstone Milk Bar Maidstone
Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre Maribyrnong
Maribyrnong Community Centre
Maribyrnong
Supanews Lotto Maribyrnong
Gloria Jeans Maribyrnong
Plush Think Sofas Maribyrnong
Forty Winks Maribyrnong
Focus On Furniture Maribyrnong
Adriatic Furniture Maribyrnong
Snooze Maribyrnong
Suave Furniture Maribyrnong
Spotlight Maribyrnong
Alex's Furniture Maribyrnong
Koala Living Maribyrnong
Bev Marks Maribyrnong
Bedshed Maribyrnong
James Lane Maribyrnong
Pet Barn Maribyrnong
Barbecues Galore Maribyrnong
Beds N Dreams Maribyrnong
Carpet Call Maribyrnong
Newport Newsagency Newport
The Substation Newport
Newport Library Newport
Seagulls Nest Club Newport
IGA Newport Plus Liquor Newport
Cellarbrations Newport
Newport Newsagency Newport
Newport General Store Newport
Seabrook Community Centre Seabrook
Seddon Newsagency Seddon
ALFA Café Seddon
The Happy Apple Supermarket Seddon
The Vin Wine & Spirits Seddon
South Kingsville Community Centre South
Kingsville
Westgate Golf Club Spotswood
Spotswood Newsagency Spotswood
Spotswood Kingsville RSL Spotswood
Scouns Pharmacy Spotswood
Milk Bar Tottenham
Tottenham Central LPO and Newsagency
Tottenham
Steam Packet Hotel Williamstown
Newsagency Riffle Range S/Centre
Williamstown
Rifle Club Hotel Williamstown
Smooth Curves Williamstown
Coles Supermarket Williamstown
Williamstown News and Lotto Williamstown
Freechoice Williamstown Tobacco
Williamstown
Get the News Williamstown
Hobsons Bay Visitors Centre Williamstown
Woolworths Yarraville Metro Yarraville
IGA Yarraville
Yarraville Newsagency Yarraville
Coracle Cafe Restaurant Yarraville
Pizza d'Asporto Yarraville
Yarraville Community Centre Yarraville
Coles Supermarket Yarraville
Rocco's Delicatessent Yarraville
Yarraville Club Yarraville
Liquor Legends Yarraville
Wembley Convenience Store Yarraville
Real Estate Agents Everywhere
In a display, which can only be described as a case of automotive smoke and mirrors, the new Hyundai Kona is designed to look like an electric vehicle – no radiator grille – whether an EV, hybrid or petrol powered.
The maker Hyundai says this is to make the whole range of the small SUV, including petrol variants - EV and hybrids are due here by year’s end - blend in with traffic better in the future.
The ‘petrols’ on offer at present are a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with a CVT automatic and front-wheel drive, and a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder with an eight-speed torque converter automatic and all-wheel drive.
Prices for the second-generation SUV start at $32,000 and rise to $46,500, plus on-road costs. The N-Line pack adds an extra $4000. Considerably more kit does come with the price premium.
The new Kona is covered by a five-year 100,000 kilometre warranty and attracts Hyundai’s Premium Roadside Support Plan free for the first 12 months and renewed annually for up to 10 years so long as the vehicle is serviced by Hyundai.
Styling
If there were a patron saint of electric lighting, say St Osram, the new Kona would pay him or her homage, for the car’s design makes Hyundai literally a leading light in automotive design.
The absence of a grille apart, up front the full width of the compact sports utility vehicle is emphasised by an LED strip light – similar to one which debuted in the Staria – on the leading edge of the bonnet from wing to wing.
Not far behind is a similar single bar across the rear, highlighting the futuristic (EV) view from behind. Outboard lighting matches the front triangular set-up. Inside and out the new Kona is bigger than its predecessor. In profile, apart from muscular wheel arch covers, the rest is very much de rigueur for the class.
Interior
Atatadover4.3mlong,1.8mwideandalmost 1.6 m tall, the ‘small’ SUV is more spacious on the inside too thanks to a 60 mm increase in wheelbase front to back. This translates to much more leg room in the back compared with before. Head room is more than adequate for the average adult.
Absent in the 2.0 is a shift-by-wire transmission stalk to the right behind the steering wheel found in Premium and turbo grades. In its place here is a conventional centre-console gearshift.
Storage abounds, with bins in the front doors big enough for large bottles and two retractable cup holders in the centre console, plus a generous glove box, as well as wireless charging, USB-C jacks and a 12V socket.
Rear doors can take small bottles and there are two cup holders in the fold-down centre armrest and pockets on the front seat backs. Adjustable ventilation outlets and a pair of USB-C power sockets are in situ. The boot will hold 407 litres with the rear seat backs raised, or up to 1241 litres with them folded flat. A space-saver spare is carried.
Infotainment
A high-resolution 12.3-inch widescreen digital infotainment display sits above the centre stack, which incorporates climate control air-con buttons. Directly in front of the driver is a digital instrument screen inside a 12.3-inch panel.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto are standard low down the model range, while Premium variants with satellite navigation have only wired systems. This is due to change later this year with wireless becoming available to all.
Hyundai’s Bluelink connection enables remote access from a paired smartphone
with vehicle location, remote lock and start services, plus the ability to contact emergency services in the event of an accident.
The Kona and Kona Premium come with either a naturally aspirated Atkinson cycle 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine sending 110 kW and 180 Nm at 6200 rpm and 4500 rpm, respectively, to the front wheels through a CVT automatic transmission.
Hyundaiclaimsacombinedurban/highway fuel consumption figure of 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres, while the test car came up with 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres over a week of varied driving conditions.
Safety Kona is on board with Hyundai’s SmartSense safety system, which includes front and rear autonomous emergency braking (with car, ‘powered two-wheeler’, pedestrian and cyclist detection), blind spot view and collision avoidance, lane-following and lane keeping assist.
There’s also rear cross-traffic alert, active cruise control, safe exit warning, surround view monitor, driver attention warning and tyre pressure monitoring. A multi-collision brake is designed to minimise the chance of additional impacts after an initial crash and an emergency stop signal
AT A GLANCE
MODEL RANGE
Hyundai Kona 2.0 $32,000
Hyundai Kona 2.0 N-Line $36,000
Hyundai Kona 2.0 Premium $39,500
Hyundai Kona 2.0 Premium N-Line $42,500
Hyundai Kona 1.6 turbo N-Line $40,000
Hyundai Kona 1.6 turbo Premium N-Line $46,500
OPTIONS
Metallic paint $595 (all models); sunroof $1500 (Kona Premium) ; Light grey, sage green interior $295 (Kona Premium}
SPECIFICATIONS
Hyundai 2.0L 4-cylinder petrol, CVT, FWD Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.
function are also standard.
There are seven airbags, including a front centre bag to minimise front occupant injuries in a side impact, as well as three top tether anchors and two Isofix positions across the rear seat.
Driving
Riding on the standard 18-inch wheels the Kona kept up a steady march over some rough country roads and reduced cabin noise intrusion to an acceptable level on concrete motorway surfaces.
Steering followed suit with positive feedback from the road, while disc brakes, ventilated at the front, had little trouble stopping the 1.4 tonne-plus vehicle in the dry-only conditions encountered.
Speed presented only one problem and that was purely electronic. The test car speed-sign recognition indicator suffered from a form of dyslexia: the 10 km/h speed limit registered in a shopping centre car park remained unchanged through several streets before the instrumentdisplayswitchedtothecorrectlegal limit.
Other speed limits were slow to catch up and slip roads constantly over-rode the legal motorway limit.
Constant speed limit and lane keeping audible warnings turned out to be overzealous, and while made to be turned off, were not easy to silence.
Summary
In typical Hyundai fashion the new Kona 2.0 stands apart in its class from a design point of view and it will be interesting to see what the hybrid and full electric models can come up with under the skin later this year.
Western United’s signing blitz continues ahead of the A-League Women’s season.
United has re-signed Philippines star Jaclyn Sawicki for her second season with the club, while young talents Lucy Richards and Natalie Picak have joined the side.
Sawicki started in all three of the Philippines’ matches at the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup, playing a significant role in an historic tournament for her country.
After completing her extension, Sawicki said she is delighted to confirm her future with the green and black and is buoyed by how the team is looking heading into the new campaign.
“I am extremely excited and grateful to be part of another season with Western United,” she said.
“Given the results from our first season, we are naturally going to set high expectations for ourselves going into season two and I think the girls are going to come in determined to push for even more.
“It looks like we have added some great
additions to our side so I am really looking forward to seeing what we can do as a collective for this Club this year.”
After shining in the FV National Training Centre and Emerging Matildas programs for a number of years, Richards joined Calder United in 2023 and has continued to impress.
The 21-year-old can play on either flank as a full back or a winger and produced a match-winning display in Calder’s NIKE F.C. Cup Final win last month.
Havingbeenatrain-onplayeratMelbourne City in previous seasons, Richards said she feels ready to make the step up and become a fully-fledged A-League player.
“I’m super excited to sign my first professional contract with Western United and just extremely grateful to the Club for the opportunity,” she said.
“From training and playing with some of the girls at Calder, it’s clear this group has heaps of drive coming into the season, so I’m keen to get started with the squad and try to help build on the success from last year.”
Goalkeeper Picak joined the roster on a
scholarship deal.
The18-year-oldhassignedafterimpressing for Calder throughout the NPLW Victoria season this year.
As a standout junior player, Picak then moved on to the FV NTC program and has found her breakthrough at senior level with Calder in 2023.
Picak’s form recently earned her the first national team call-up of her young career as she joined the Young Matildas in a training camp last week. Now set to take her first professional opportunity in the A-League, Picak said she is counting down the days until she gets started.
“I am super excited to sign for Western United. It’s always been a dream to be part of an A-League club, especially my home club,” she said.
By Harper Sercombe
Parkside has finally got the premiership it was so desperate for after a thriller in the Western Region Football League division 2 grand final.
The Magpies faced Albion on Sunday afternoon at Yarraville Oval with the tension palpable about the ground, with the crowd piling in for the big game, and it lived up to the expectations.
After losing last year’s grand final to the undefeated Point Cook Centrals, the Magpies were determined to do what they felt they were deserving of, however, it didn’t come without a fight from the Cats.
The Cats jumped out to a great start, putting the Magpies on the back foot early, kicking five first term goals to two.
Although they were down by 22 points the Magpies got away with it lightly, with the Cats also kicking six behinds in the first term.
With the game seemingly on the line early in the second term, the Magpies showed they were up for the battle, throwing inspirational skipper Shaun Campbell into the guts to give them some much needed grunt around the ball.
From there the Magpies were able to hit the scoreboard, however inaccuracy hurt them too, kicking two goals and five behinds in the second term to cut the margin back to just one straight kick at the main break.
In the premiership quarter the game was as even as could be, taking 23 minutes for the first goal to hit the scoreboard.
The Magpies went bang, bang, and stole the lead back before the Cats replied with two of their own, taking a four point lead into three quarter time.
At three quarter time the plan was simple from Magpies coach Chris Muratore, in what was an all time great speech.
“It’s about execution, as soon as we open them up we look dangerous, if our forwards grab one or two early, game over,” he said.
“Let’s have a little breath here, let’s have five, 10 seconds to suck it in. The stage is set now, have a look at this.
“We know we are good enough. ’m that excited to watch this now.
“I’m that excited to sit in that room in 30 minutes time with medals around our necks.”
Cats’ coach Blake Richards was singing to a similar tune at the three quarter time huddle.
“I guarantee you, us as a group, the Albion Football Club, the way we’ve been over the last 10 years is a hundred times hungrier than them,” he said.
“We need this more than them, we are hungrier, we deserve it more than them, get that in your head.
“This is all about hunger. At the end of a grand final it’s about who wants to work harder, who wants to get to more contests, who wants to put their head over the ball.
“There’s no system, there’s no structure… it’s 100 per cent about who wants the ball more.”
In the last term it was ferocious, contest after contest, players smashing into each other like they had been all day.
The Magpies were able to get the first of the term and put their noses in front.
With the crowd really starting to get into it now, the Cats returned serve with only minutes left on the clock, as Ashton Muir put one through from a set shot with the Magpies fans giving him some advice from the side lines.
With about a minute left in the game and the Magpies down by four, there was only one thing skipper Campbell could do as he was kicking out from full back.
His torpedo punt somehow found the chest of a team mate, he rolled and went sending the ball down to half forward and Jy Lambley.
Lambley wound up from just inside the centre square, the ball trickled through and the Magpies were four points up with just seconds remaining on the clock.
The siren sounded and the crowd erupted as the Magpies were premiers, winning
8.13 (61)-8.11 (59).
Shaun Campbell was given best on ground honours as he dominated wherever Muratore put him, from full back, into the middle and even kicking a long range goal during the second term.
Intercepting defender Jonah Vraca was another of the Magpies best, alongside ruckman Bradley Graham.
It was emotional scenes after the match as the celebrations began.
Straight after the match, Muratore was lost for words.
“I don’t really know what to say or think,” he said. “I’m proud… it’s been a whole club effort.”
The Magpies are now on their way to division 1, while the Cats will have a shot at redemption in 2024.
Altona’s premiership defence is over in the Western Region Football League division 1, knocked out in the preliminary final.
The reigning premiers faced Point Cook in a preliminary final on the weekend, in what was coach Corey McCall’s final game at the helm.
The Bulldogs got off to a flying start against the Vikings on Saturday afternoon booting five unanswered first term goals.
The Vikings finally hit the scoreboard in the second term, out scoring the Bulldogs three goals to two. However, the Bulldogs were still able to take a 25 point lead into the main break.
The Bulldogs regained ascendancy in the third term but were inaccurate kicking 2.5, while the Vikings were kept to just the one behind, with the Bulldogs extending their lead to 41 points at the three quarter time siren.
In the last term the Vikings began to mount a comeback, booting five goals in the last. However, it was too little too late, with the Bulldogs winning by 22 points in the 11.11 (77)-8.7 (55) clash.
McCall said it would have been great to get
a shot at the grand final and a shot at Werribee Districts.
“Reflecting on the season, I think it’s a positiveforthefootballclub…tobeinaprelim final, as well as having probably the hardest draw in the competition,” he said.
“I think it’s fantastic, given invaluable experience for the young guys, whilst we’re disappointed, [but] you’ve got to celebrate the
season that we’ve had.”
Although McCall won’t be there calling the shots at the Vikings in 2024, he remains bullish that the club can climb the mountain he ascended last season.
“Everything that was done was about sustained success in Altona,” he said.
“We didn’t go out and look for big money recruits, Altona’s success has come from
West Footscray survived a late scare to win the Western Region Football League women’s division 2 premiership.
After finishing in third place it was never going to be easy for the Roosters, having to do it the hard way. After having the double chance last season and losing in straight sets, there was mental weight to bare during the finals series.
The Roosters passed Laverton and Spotswood 2 in the first two finals clashes before meeting minor premiers Wyndhamvale in the grand final on Sunday.
The Roosters got off to a good start on Sunday morning at Yarraville Oval taking a seven point lead into quarter time.
In the second term the Roosters extended on their lead adding three majors to the Falcons two, giving them a 13 point half time lead.
The lead grew again to start the third quarter before the Falcons started their charge.
The Falcons were able to cut the lead to 14 at three quarter time. It’s a situation the Roosters had been in before.
In the last term, the Falcons kicked two goals tyingupthescoresleadingtoatense10minute finish to the clash.
With the scores equal every bounce of the ball was crucial, the ball was going end to end with neither side able to hit the scoreboard. With minutes left on the clock the Roosters had a snap shot at goal which hit the post but still put them a point up.
The Falcons weren’t able to transition the ball back up the ground with the Roosters cutting it off again and missing again to extend the lead to two points.
That would be the margin, with the Roosters winning 6.7 (43)-6.5 (41).
Jemma Hay booted three majors in a best on ground performance to take her goal scoring tally to 46 for the season.
Krystyn Raymundo booted two, to give her 28 goals for the season, the third best in the
league.
Roxana Sefton continued her great form while others amongst the best for the Roosters included Sarah Roberts and Stacey Gardiner.
From the Falcons, Rachael Burton was clearly their best, doing everything she could in the dying minutes to give her side the win.
Coach Shane Windridge said coming from an elimination semi final made it even more special for his side.
“It makes it special, “ he said. “Our first final certainly wasn’t an easy one and then to come up against a team last week that we hadn’t beaten this year and to get a win there and then Wyndhamvale had a super year we knew we need everything to go our way today to get us over the line.
“With a pretty injured list in the end was a super effort.
“We got a really good start and we got a bit of a lead but they just kept coming and coming inthatlastquarter,theheartwasbeatingpretty quick.
promoting youngsters from the juniors and developing them.
“It’s all about growth and development and we took some great strides, I think we came good towards the pointy end of the season.
“All signs are very good for Altona for sustainability and for the next coach to mould it.”
Personally for McCall his last game as coach was an emotional one, from his short time at the club, two COVID-19 effected seasons and two full ones, he has built an everlasting connection at the Vikings.
“I couldn’t be happier as a coach to be able to coach a bunch of guys and at the end of it we’re giving it our all.
“It’s emotional but there’ll be a time for the goodbyes… I certainly won’t be a stranger at the Altona Football Club, it’s a great football club, gave me an opportunity to coach division 1 football and won a premiership and reach a prelim.”
Three Western Jets players have been invited to the AFLW draft combine. The draft combine will showcase the country’s most talented draft-age girls footballers and will again be held across multiple locations across Australia throughout September and October.
The events will be held on Sunday, October 8 at Margaret Court Arena and the AIA Centre.
Physical testing to be conducted will include the vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20-metre sprint, agility test and two kilometre time trial.
The AFL has released the names of 40 Victorian players invited to attend the 2023 AFLW Draft Combine. Of the 40, three were from the Western Jets.
From the Jets, Tamara Henry, Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner and Kiera Whiley were all invited.
Darley product Henry had a great season, kicking seven goals, eight behinds from her 11 matches. She also averaged 12 disposals, almost five tackles and 2.5 inside 50s.
Weston-Turner only played the five Jets matches due to injury, but has been part of the AFLW Academy. However, in those games she kicked four goals, averaged almost 13 disposals, 7.6 marks, 2.4 inside 50s and 3.4 tackles.
Whiley played 10 Jets games throughout the season, where she averaged almost 18 disposals, 6.7 tackles, 1.5 rebound 50s and three inside 50s.
All players invited to attend the combine are eligible to be selected in the 2023 AFLW draft which will be held following the 2023 NAB AFLW season. Selection was based on the number of nominations provided by AFLW recruiters, with all 18 clubs submitting a list of preferred attendees.
City West Falcons and Gisborne gun Zoe Davies is headed to England to continue her netball career.
The championship defender, who has been a training partner for the Collingwood Super Netball side the past two seasons, has signed with the Leeds Rhinos for the 2024 Netball Super League season.
The 26-year-old, who can play at goal defence and wing defence will test herself in the Netball Super League for the first time, joining up with former Collingwood team mate Geva Mentor at the Rhinos.
Davies played three games for the Magpies in 2022 as an injury replacement player.
She has been a star for the Falcons in the Victorian Netball League, having won three championships and two grand final best on court medals.
This season she has also been playing for Gisborne in the Bendigo Netball League. She will finish the season with the Bulldogs before heading overseas.
Davies said she’s so excited for the opportunity with the Rhinos.
“I have heard great things and it will be fantastic to get to work with Geva again too,” she said.
“I’ve watched some of the Netball Super League back home and the Roses too so it will be good to experience a new competition and style of play.
“I am normally recorded as a speedy defender and I definitely bring a lot of enthusiasm and I am big on hard work and the family culture.
“I love a team that plays for the team and not individually so for me it’s bringing in that culture of everyone wanting to be there for each other and working as hard as we can. I can’t wait to get over there and to begin my journey with the Rhinos”
Rhinos netball director Liana Leota said the thing that excited her the most about Davies was her tenacious work ethic and energy.
“She played in front of Geva at Collingwood as a training partner,” she said. “She’s rangy, deceiving – she can work the one v one but also Come forth and block shots. She can pretty much do everything.
“You can see the energy she creates on court, but when you meet her in person she has an awesome energy and aura about her.
“I am looking forward to her getting over to the UK and getting stuck in.”
Former Falcon Jacqui Newton, who was part of Collingwood’s team the part two years, is also needed to the United Kingdom, having signed with Cardiff Dragons.
Tara MurrayWilliamstown’sseasonisoverintheVictorian Football League.
The Seagulls lost to the Brisbane Lions in a semi final at Brighton Homes Arena in Ipswich on Saturday afternoon.
From the outset, the Lions had the rub of the green, scoring the first four goals of the game.
The Seagulls kicked the next two, through Daly Andrews and Nick Ebinger, before the Lions kicked another on the stroke of half time to give them a 28 point lead heading into the main break.
Although the margin was five goals, inaccuracy left the door open ajar for the Seagulls with the Lions scoring 5.12 in the first half.
Three goals in a row for the Seagulls in the third term got the lead back to just 11 points at the 10 minute mark, however the Lions kicked back into gear to stretch the lead back to 23 points at three quarter time.
In the last, the Lions added another four majors to the Seagulls one, giving them the 12.16 (88)-7.6 (48) win.
Marty Hore was once again a standout for the Seagulls, picking up 32 disposals, 31 of which were kicks, and nine marks.
Finbar O’Dwyer was another solid contributor for Williamstown with 23 disposals and 13 marks.
Josh Pickess slotted two majors, while Joel Ottavi,MitchCox,defenderOscarMcDonald, Ebinger and Andrews were the single goal scorers.
Seagulls’ director of coaching Jeff Andrews said they were never able to get the game on their terms.
“We never got the game on our terms, as we would like to have and needed to have and they were able to execute the plans and their good players played well and we were just up against up,” he said.
“They just kept getting the ball, they dominated clearance, they dominated the inside 50s so we were defending all day and eventually the dam wall broke.”
After finishing second last in 2022, reaching a semi final, sitting two premiership points outside of the top four was a roaring success for the stand=alone VFL club.
“When you look at it in totality across the 12
months, it’s been a step in the right direction that we wanted to take and needed to take,” Andrews said.
“Saturdaywasdisappointing,butinthenext couple of days, I’m sure we’ll look towards the whole season rather than just Saturday.
“Most of our recruits have been really important for us, Marty and Oscar down back have been terrific and that’s enabled a couple of other boys to grow.
“Those boys coming in, they brought AFL experience and performed on match day throughout the whole year and we had some good growth in our young guys.”
To improve in 2024, Andrews said the stability of the list, that they weren’t able to have last pre-season will be vital for the Seagulls to have another crack at silverware next season.
“We’ll be examining every aspect of our footy department and try and make it better from staff and coaching to players,” he said.
“Majority of the boys staying means that we can go out and be really targeted with the players we need for certain parts of the ground that we need to upskill or improve.”
FV
Altona East Phoenix coach Terry Antoniadis has stepped down from his post after consecutive top four finishes in FV state league 2 north-west. Via social media the club said, “we want to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible impact you’ve had since arriving back at the club… Your guidance has transformed our club into a unit that consistently strives for excellence… Your legacy will forever be etched in the heart of our club both as a player and coach.”
Draft
Three Western Jets players were selected for the AFLW draft combine. The combine will take place on Sunday, October 8 at Margaret Court Arena and AIA Centre. Three Western Jets players were invited. Midfielder-forward Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner from Sunshine Heights, midfielder Kiera Whiley from Hillside and midfielder-forward Tamara Henry from Darley. Calder Cannons talented forward Sarah Grunden from Keilor was also invited. Meanwhile the Jets season came to an end on Friday night in the first week of the Coates Talent League finals, losing to the Sandringham Dragons, 8.12 (60)-1.4 (10).
NPL
The National Premier League awards night was hosted last week. Altona Magic’s Jonas Markovski took out the player’s player award, the golden boot award and the Bill Fleming media award after scoring 19 goals from his 25 appearances as he helped the club make finals for the first time.
Western United
Western United’s signing blitz continues ahead of the women’s A-League season. In the last week, United has announced the signing of Philippines star midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki for her second season with the club and young talents, full back-winger Lucy Richards and goal keeper Natalie Picak have joined the squad.
FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT
Web: starweekly.com.au
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
@starweeklynews @star_weekly
West Footscray’s 2023 campaign is over followingapreliminaryfinallosstoAlbanvale.
The Roosters faced the Cobras at Hansen Reserve on Saturday in a final match of two tales, with the first half being a tight contest before the dam walls burst open in the second.
The game started tight with just two goals separating the sides at quarter time. When half time rolled around it was just nine points the difference.
However, an eight goal third term from the Cobras stretched the lead out to 52 points at three quarter time.
The goal kicking continued into the last quarter, with the Cobras adding another five majors to give them a 65 point victory.
The Cobras won 20.11 (131)-9.12 (66).
For the Roosters, Chris Long, Nathan Smith and Nicholas Howard kicked two majors each. Howard was also the Roosters best in the clash.
Michael Oddie, Matthew Turcinovich and Hayden Bray were single goal scorers.
Roosters coach Troy Beamond said while he is disappointed, the season has been a positive
one after coming down from division 2 in the off season having not won a game last year.
“It was really disappointing,” he said. “I thought we were pretty sore after our game last week against Sunshine Heights.
“We had four changes from that game, and a six day break. I don’t want to make excuses, but I thought even though we started OK we
were still pretty flat. So I think that took a toll.
“We should have probably been ahead at half time, I thought. We were eight points down but we missed three real sodas of goals in the second quarter.
“I was a little bit concerned, even at half time in the rooms, even though we were in a relatively good position, we just
seemed tired and it was a concern then but obviously we would have liked to see a bit more fight.
“Overall, to get to where we’ve come from, the club’s in a really good space and it’s a successful season and now we’re going to build from that.”
To build on that Beamond said it will come from a mixture of natural growth and recruitment. This season was Beamond’s first in charge.
“We had 10 or 11 guys who were 21 or under playing in the senior side,” he said.
“There’s not too many division 2 or 3 sides in the WRFL that have that youth, plus our under-18s in a grand final next week.
“So there’s a lot of growth that’s going to come through there.
“I don’t think we need to recruit a heap of players but we need to target a few areas to sort of solidify where we want to be.
“In our midfield group we’re a really small group in terms of size, so we really need one or two big bodied midfielders so that’s what we’re going to target.”
Albanvale will face the Suns in the grand final on Saturday.
It took everything, but it matters little now, with Spotswood regaining its title as the best team in the Western Region Football League women’s division 1 competition.
After losing last season’s grand final to Caroline Springs, the Wolves have been out for redemption this season.
They finished the regular season on top of the ladder and then were the first team through to the grand final.
On Sunday, it was their old rival in Caroline Springs that stood before them and another premiership.
The game was a highly contested one that could have gone either way.
The Wolves led by one point at quarter time, then the Lakers led by the same margin at half time.
Two goals to one in the third quarter gave the Wolves a five point lead heading into the final quarter.
The Lakers kicked the first goal of the final quarter to lead by one point.
The Wolves levelled the scores and then managed to get an all important behind to take the front.
It was a nervous last few minutes with the Wolves having a number of repeat inside 50s.
The Lakers managed to get it forward in the last minute and got the ball right to the goal line. The siren would go with the ball deep in the Lakers forward line.
The Wolves had done enough to wipe away the disappointment of last year’s grand final loss, with a 5.5 (35)-5.4 (34) win.
Speaking after the game, the realisation of what they had done was still sinking in for co-coach Ian Allan.
“To be honest, we knew that Caroline Springs was really going to give us a tough battle, we wouldn’t want it any other way to be honest,” he said.
“We have a good rivalry between each other and it could have gone either way. Credit to our girls they really just grinded away and for the great season they’ve had as well, it’s a really fitting finish for them.
“We’re thrilled and over the moon about it, all the hard work that these girls have actually put in.
“Now we can really enjoy the moment, that’s for sure.”
Allan said the rivalry between the two teams only added to the day. It was the third straight grand final they had played off against each other. The Wolves now lead the ledger, 2-1.
“The supporters in the crowd, the feedback was what an amazing game to see two teams,” he said.
“This has been going on since the youth girls, back to 2016, there’s always a contest that really pushes our girls to become better in themselves,
“Last year Caroline Springs got the better of us, this year, our girls’ vision was to work hard if we want to get that premiership, we’re so happy about it.”
After the tough three quarters and nothing in the game, Allan said they knew it was going to come down to the small things.
The way the Wolves set up to stop the Lakers exiting the defensive 50, was one of they keys to them getting the win.
“Our midfield had to focus on really communicating with each other, that was something we brought forward at three quarter time, ”he said.
“When it does get tight, what we have been training our structures they’ve got to form the walls and the back line to press up as well.
“That’s why it keep going in and out, in and out, they executed that quite well.”
Allan said his heart sunk in those dying minutes with the Lakers trying to get the winning score.
Maddison Cooper was named best on ground, kicking two goals as well.
Allan said it was a special occasion for her.
“Over the last couple of years she’s been really good value to the team, the way she goes about her footy is truly amazing,” he said.
“She can pull anything out at any given moment, that is what we love about her, she is so unpredictable.
“Someone passed away that she knew and was close to. I think tonight [Sunday] it is a real special moment for her.
“She had the number 24 on which that means something special for her.”
Melanie Freeman and Caitlyn Gashi were other standouts for the Wolves.
Allan and the group will now enjoy the win. He said they would soon be thinking about next year.
“We will definitely enjoy this special moment over the net week or so us coaches will be back to the drawing boards.”
A SIGNATURE COLLECTION OF 14 DESIGNER RESIDENCES COMING SOON.
Nestled in the heart of Waterline Place, Merchant Townhomes is a collection of 14 immaculate three-bedroom residences designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm Elenberg Fraser.
Embrace a life filled with light and connection to the coastal landscape of Williamstown and Hobson’s Bay. Impeccably designed for comfort, convenience and modern living, these exceptional homes offer a sophisticated yet relaxed coastal lifestyle.
