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High five for school year Five boys from the same family last week began the school year at Altona College. Leah and Anthony Muliett on Wednesday walked their five sons to school – Charlie, who turns 13 today, is in year 7; Lincoln, 11, grade 6; Levi, nine, grade 4; and five-year-old twins Mattaus and William are in prep. Ms Muliett said that when their 12-month daughter, Allegra, was old enough to start prep, their oldest boy would be in year 12. “It was hectic getting everything organised and making sure everyone’s got all their uniforms,” Ms Muliett said. “We usually get up at a quarter past five. “Gotta make sure Allegra is fed and then start getting all the lunches ready and making sure they’re all clean and dressed and showered. “We get all their lunches ready and send my husband off to work. “But the good thing is, it’s one drop-off – they’re all at the same school. “The majority of the teachers have known them since they were babies.” The former Altona P-9 College this year introduced year 10 and will enrol year 11 students from 2020 and year 12 students by 2021. MATTAUS, LEVI, CHARLIE, LINCOLN AND WILLIAM

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Despite talks with Maribyrnong council and Victoria University on how the festival could continue, no other organisation has stepped in to provide the necessary support. Ms Mulready said Seddon traders had embraced the event and the council had provided some financial backing, but the bulk of the work still fell on the shoulders of volunteers. “We have lost a lot of people over the years, through attrition etcetera, so we have been talking with the council about the need to shift to a more sustainable model,” she said. “It’s time to look at what the festival can deliver to the community in the longer term and how it could shift from a business-as-usual

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The volunteer organisers behind the Seddon Festival have pulled the plug on the long-running event, saying it has fallen victim to its own success. The Seddon Community Group has run the popular street festival for 21 years, drawing thousands of people to the heart of Seddon each March. But after racking up a financial loss last year and failing to find broader backing, the event will not be returning in 2019. Group secretary Pam Mulready said the festival had grown too large for a volunteer organisation to sustain.

Ms Mulready said many of the same volunteers had been on board since it began as a low-key festival in Harris Reserve and the effort required to keep it running had been taking too large a toll on those involved. “It’s a fairly substantial festival that requires a large commitment from the volunteers and support from the community,” she said. “Instead of being a broad group, the Seddon Community Group has basically become a community group running a festival.” The festival had recently expanded to take up much of Charles and Victoria streets, attracting up to 10,000 people with a range of entertainment, a dog show and the annual waiters’ race.

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Last month, I had the pleasure of hosting our 2019 Civic Awards ceremony, recognising a remarkable group of people who are actively working to strengthen our community and make our City the wonderful place that it is. Our 2019 Citizen of the Year, Chris Gooden, is a local business owner whose community work and advocacy has enriched the lives of many local residents. Chris, an advocate for the LGTBQI community, held a street party in support of marriage equality. His community work is constant – if he sees a need, he will seek a solution to assist.

Carmel Taig, a local resident and Secretary of the Footscray Historical Society was the Mayoral Award winner. She was acknowledged for her dedication to the Historical Society recording and cataloguing the history of the Footscray district. We recognised Peter and Lola Anderson as our Volunteer of the Year recipients who have been involved for over 20 years in the preservation and advancement of Cruickshank Park. Bilal Akalo was our Youth Leadership awardee, while his sporting club Westgate Basketball Association were the Active Maribyrnong Sporting Award recipients. Others recognised on the day included Westgate Community Initiatives Group, Footscray Asian Business Association, All for One Studios, Australasian Fresh, Jennifer Piper and Kindred Studios. On a final note, Maribyrnong Councillors and I are delighted to welcome Cr Megan Bridger-Darling who was elected and officially sworn in on 21 January after the Victorian Electoral Commission conducted a countback for the vacancy in Stony Creek Ward. I look forward to working with Cr Bridger-Darling to continuously improve our much loved City. Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov

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Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy. 1. 2019 Civic Award recipients joined by Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov, Deputy Mayor Cr Gina Huynh, Cr Cuc Lam, Cr Sarah Carter, Cr Mia McGregor and Cr Megan BridgerDarling. 2. 2019 Civic Award recipient Chris Gooden with Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov.

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MY VIEW Our City has a strong commitment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) rights and promotes social inclusion, community pride and wellbeing. That’s why we’re delighted to be hosting Midsumma Westside again in 2019 - a program that reflects the social and cultural diversity of Melbourne’s inner west. As Gender Equity Ambassador for Maribyrnong, I am a big advocate for this festival and all that it entails. The 2019 program is a true reflection of the creativity within our LGBTIQA+ community and we’re proud to support and celebrate this in a way that can be enjoyed by everyone. Enjoy the best in queer theatre, contemporary visual art exhibitions and more. To see what Midsumma events are on this week, and find out what other events are coming up this month, including the much-loved Yarraville Festival this Saturday, visit festivalcity.com.au Cr Sarah Carter River Ward

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Station parking limit plan on hold By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay council has backflipped on plans to introduce two-hour parking restrictions around Newport train station after resident and commuter complaints. Councillors last December endorsed a sixmonth trial of two-hour parking restrictions between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, for a number of streets in the precinct. The trial was in response to a petition signed by 68 residents who complained they had nowhere to park because of commuters parking

in streets between 6am to 6pm and employees of local traders taking up spaces between 9am and 7pm. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the trial had been “paused” following a community information session last Wednesday. “There were a number of questions and concerns from residents at the community information session on the proposed parking changes,” he said. “Following that session, it has been decided that the proposed changes should be paused in

order to carry out more assessments, as well as a community survey.” Altona North resident Clare Coleman, whose closest train station is Newport, said the parking restrictions were short-sighted when there were more residents than ever before in the surrounding area and several significant residential developments pending. “Many of these residents don’t have a train station within walking distance and hence parking at train stations is a critical enabler to using public transport,” she said. “The bus services are too infrequent and the roads are

busier than ever. Newport doesn’t need more two-hour parking. It needs more all-day parking.” Newport resident Noel Landry said he was concerned about “recent massive infill development in the area” and council approval of thousands of new multi-storey residences along Blackshaws Road. “Those people won’t walk to shops or work or school – they will drive,” he said. “The big decision was made to approve high-density projects and now the consultation and planning is about Band-aid fixes.”

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Cavalier spaniels kings for a day Cavaliers will be letting their fur down every month at Brooklyn’s new dog park. The Cavalier Meet-Up in Melbourne’s West group was established in 2016 for Cavalier King Charles spaniels and their families. Co-ordinator Karen Hollis said more than 40 dogs turned up to last month’s meeting at Brooklyn Dog Park. “The dogs had great fun testing out the mini agility equipment, exploring the community toy box, chasing each other around and keeping their humans entertained,” she said.

“The park includes a separate ‘time out’ area for small and older dogs – this was great. “Cavaliers are active and sociable dogs. They are always happy. “They really enjoy playing and interacting with other dogs, especially cavaliers. “The group gives the owners the opportunity to get out and about and do things with their dogs in a safe, friendly environment.” Natalie Hough, whose seven-month-old Banksy has nearly 500 followers on Instagram, said he loved his first outing to the dog park.

“It was his first cav meet-up with the group in general and it was also his first time at the Brooklyn Dog Park,” she said. “We just felt super happy because all the other cavs were friendly and of a similar size, so he was just in heaven.” The group meets at Brooklyn on the second Sunday of the month from 10am. For more information visit facebook.com/ groups/982772038438287/

The state government, Ambulance Victoria and the Bureau of Meteorology have teamed up to drive home the message that hot cars can kill. The “Never Leave Kids in Cars” campaign, launched recently, warns that leaving children alone in cars in warmer weather can place them at risk of heatstroke, dehydration and organ damage. The launch follows the release of statistics that show paramedics rescued 79 unattended children from hot cars in Wyndham in a 12-month period. Wyndham recorded the second-highest number of calls in the state for children left in cars from September, 2017, to August last year. Casey, in the south-east, topped the list with 113 call-outs. Whittlesea was third with 69 call-outs, Greater Geelong and Hume were next with 60 call-outs. Paramedics responded to 49 call-outs in Brimbank, 48 in Melton, 29 in Maribyrnong and 24 in Hobsons Bay. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said that the temperature inside a car could double in just minutes in extreme conditions and that a child’s body temperature could rise three to five times faster than the body temperature of an adult. “Hot cars can kill – even if you’ll only be a couple of minutes, you should never leave kids unattended in cars,” she said. Acting chief health officer Brett Sutton, said heat exhaustion and heat stroke could affect anyone. “That is why, as a community, we need to look out for one another and check on your neighbours on hot days,” he said.

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Walking and cycling to school could soon become safer on inner-west streets thanks to a new guide along key traffic routes. Bicycle Network’s Ride2School Active Paths program will help students walk and ride to school while learning more about road safety along the way, following a $210,000 grant from VicRoads. The Active Paths program will be rolled out across Footscray and Kingsville and is due to be in place by the start of term two in 2020. Brightly coloured stamps will be applied to footpaths along select routes to school gates, guiding pupils to recommended paths and supervised crossings.

Every road crossing will have bright “stop point” markers to remind students to “Stop, Look, Listen, Think”. Maribyrnong council will help to implement the program, which aims to reduce pedestrian and cyclist accidents on local streets. Maribyrnong mayor Martin Zakharov said Active Paths was a great way to encourage some of the area’s youngest residents to ride or walk to school. “Not only will they learn more about road safety, but they will also benefit from being active,” he said. Benjamin Millar

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Council courts new sports plan By Benjamin Millar Up to a dozen new indoor sports courts need to be built to meet growing demand across Maribyrnong, according to a new council strategy. The Indoor Stadium Strategy has identified a gap in current supply of indoor courts to service demand over the next 20 years, noting the immediate need for a new four to six court facility. A review of indoor stadiums found there are eight indoor sports stadiums in Maribyrnong

providing 17 indoor sports courts. Three of the eight are at local schools and three are owned or managed by Victoria University, none of which give priority to local groups over outside groups. Two are owned by the council, although RecWest Footscray was considered unsuitable for competition use. There are some court facilities in schools, but these may not comply with current standards and are being used primarily for training. The report identified potential locations for new courts to be built, including

VicTrack-owned land at Tottenham, Whitten Oval, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and Maribyrnong Secondary College. It also suggested exploring court expansion at the Victoria University Community Stadium at Whitten Oval and more partnerships with the education sector to meet the shortfall. The strategy was developed in the wake of a 2017 feasibility study to redevelop the ageing 1950s-era RecWest Footscray facility, which is sinking due to poor soil conditions on the site. The study noted the RecWest Footscray site was unsuitable for a new multi-court

development, but identified a need for such a development in the municipality. The area’s high levels of cultural diversity and disadvantage were said to drive the need for “affordable and accessible community facilities that can promote, support and encourage health, sport, being physically active and community connectedness”. The report noted that multi-court indoor stadium developments require “significant investment”, suggesting the council may need to partner with Victoria University, local schools and neighbouring councils.

Stamp of approval Williamstown author Leigh Hobbs has been honoured with his own stamp. He is among five storytellers featured in the 2019 Australian Legends of Children’s Literature stamp issue, joining Mem Fox, Morris Gleitzman, Alison Lester and Shaun Tan. Hobbs, who was the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2016-17, created the lovable characters Old Tom, Horrible Harriet, Fiona the Pig, Mr Badger and Mr Chicken. “It’s obviously an honour and I’m thrilled, but in my case maybe the term ‘legend’ is a bit over the top,” Hobbs said. “Sharing my stamp with Mr Chicken takes the pressure off a little. Some kids think he’s a legend.” Hobbs, who received a 24-carat gold replica of his stamp from Australia Post, has been busy posting mail. “Yes, I admit I have used my stamp already – a number of times,” he said.

“Australia Post very kindly sent me my own supply, luckily as the Williamstown post office sold out. “The timing is great as I’ve just completed all the artwork for the next Mr Chicken book, Mr Chicken all over Australia. He’ll arrive in bookshops later this year. All this attention would go to his head if he had one.” Australia Post’s Nicole Sheffield said the stamps recognised celebrated authors who had created stories that children and adolescents loved and remembered. “These authors hold a very special place in the bookshelves of many Australian families and we’re excited to celebrate their achievements with this new stamp release,” she said. Past stamps have featured Sir Donald Bradman, Barry Humphries, Cate Blanchett and Rod Laver. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Retail rev-up for Millers Road By Goya Dmytryshchak A Woolworths store in Altona North is expected to open in November as part of what will be Hobsons Bay’s biggest shopping and commercial centre. Property fund manager Charter Hall is building the $70 million shopping development at 290-298 Millers Road. It is the third and final stage of the $250 million Millers Junction precinct that includes a business park and homemaker centre.

Charter Hall diversified development head Ben Dodwell said that subject to securing all necessary approvals, the shopping centre would open late this year. “Upon completion, Millers Junction Retail will be anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, specialty shops and food retailing … together with associated business and commercial services,” he said. “We are looking forward to delivering a convenient shopping experience which will meet the needs of the Hobsons Bay community.”

Charter Hall has entered a joint venture with property developer Wilmac for the Millers Junction Business Park. Wilmac director Chris Wilkins said construction of the sixth and final stage of the business park would start this month. “It’ll be a business park of 150 units adjacent to the whole retail precinct, which will be great for the business owners and tenants, to have that sort of amenity right next door,” he said. “It’s really taking it to the next level, being next to Woolies, BWS.

“There’s going to be TK Maxx in there. I think they’re pretty close to finalising a deal with The Reject Shop and Chemist Warehouse. “Then you’re going to have the fast food, likely to be a service station. “The new shopping centre that’s under construction at the moment is going to be about 13,500 square metres. “That, plus the homemaker centre over the road – it’ll be a total of 35,000 square metres of retail, which really does create a new anchor for retail in the west, not just Altona.”

A taste of Tropfest Kingsville filmmaker Rory Kelly suddenly has plenty to celebrate. In the same week as becoming a proud new father, Kelly has discovered his latest short film has been selected as a finalist in Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival. Kelly is the writer and director of comedy Comican’t, which follows the adventures of Steve as he sets his sights on winning the best dressed award at a comic convention. “The story is about two best friends who want to win the competition, but might not make it to the convention after they miss the bus,” Kelly said. “So they have to set out on an epic journey across the city and meet all these colourful characters along the way – it feels like three hours worth of adventures pared down into seven minutes.” The idea for the film came from a real life experience of lead actor Andrew Tresidder,

who is involved in the Rollercoaster Theatre Company of performers with disabilities. The actor was caught in the city in a French maid’s outfit after attending a comic convention in Melbourne. Kelly said he thoroughly enjoyed working with the company to create the film, marking the first foray into the format for almost all involved. “Everyone’s just really excited that the film will be getting a wider audience – that’s one of the things I really loved about everyone involved.” Kelly has racked up a number of stage credits as an actor, appearing in productions such as Cosi and A Winter’s Tale, but his first love was always making films. The 16 Tropfest finalist films will premiere at Parramatta Park in Sydney this Saturday. Benjamin Millar

Rory Kelly is a finalist in the prestigious Tropfest film festival. (Luke Hemer) Inset: Filming of Tropfest finalist Comican’t. (Supplied)

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Stony Creek cash hope By Benjamin Millar Federal dollars could soon be flowing into the restoration of heavily contaminated Stony Creek under a Labor funds pledge. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and environment and water spokesman Tony Burke visited Footscray last week to promise a $200 million Labor government investment in cleaning up urban waterways. Gellibrand MP Tim Watts said his local priority was ensuring funding for Stony Creek which was devastated by chemical run-off from last year’s Tottenham warehouse fire.

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He is urging people to sign an online petition calling for Stony Creek to be made a “priority urban river”, which would pave the way for community groups, including Friends of Stony Creek and Friends of Cruickshank Park, to access funding. “We have been trying to put community groups at the heart of this,” Mr Watts said. “They are the ones doing the hard work over decades.” Funding could be provided for projects such as revegetation and tree planting along waterway corridors, waste capture and education programs. Mr Watts said federal governments needed to play a bigger role in shaping the development of cities and putting more money into waterways and the environment. As well as pushing for Stony Creek to be considered, Mr Watts would also like to see

Tim Watts, Michael Worth, Michael Clarke and Steve Willson at Stony Creek. (Damjan Janevski)

funds to improve the health of the Maribyrnong River and its tributaries. He said Labor would work to have its priority waterways decided by the time of the election,

allowing funds to flow soon after should the Labor Party form government. Find the petition at tonyburke.com.au/ victoria/stony-creek

Shellfish warning in Hobsons Bay Recreational shellfish collectors are being warned not to eat shellfish from Hobsons Bay after a marine algal bloom was detected off Port Melbourne beach. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) said routine sampling had detected high levels of the potentially toxic algae, alexandrium minutum. The naturally-occurring algae can cause toxins to build up in shellfish such as mussels, pipis, oysters and scallops and, to a lesser extent, fish. “While there are already restrictions on collecting shellfish in this area, as a precaution we want to let the community know that it may not be safe to eat them,” regional manager Bernard Barbetti said. “We are also advising anglers that any fish caught in the Hobsons Bay area should be cleaned and washed in clean water and the internal organs removed before eating.” DELWP incident controller Jack Dinkgreve on Tuesday said advice warnings remained in place. “Our most recent sampling has shown the algae is at a level that is not dangerous to swimmers, and we want to reiterate there is no impact on commercial shellfish and fisheries,” he said. “We will be conducting weekly monitoring on the algal bloom until the levels reach safe limits.” Goya Dmytryshchak

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A beach weekend for people living with a disability will be held at Altona this month. West Footscray-based Independence Australia, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities, is hosting the event which aims to promote access and inclusion for wheelchair users. Client services manager Louis Rowe became a paraplegic in a motorcycle accident in Thailand at age 22 in 2007.

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“I haven’t been to the beach at all since, so I’m looking forward to this day to have the opportunity,” he said. “It’s very Australian to head to the beach in summer but not everybody has the opportunity if you’ve got a physical disability. “Obviously, there’s the sand and the surf, but there’s also another barrier of having somebody there to help you if you need. “We’ll provide support workers to help people get into and out of the beach chairs, go down to the water, sit on the sand, and hopefully they’ll enjoy the beach like all Australians do.” Hobsons Bay council has rolled out beach matting for wheelchairs and provides beach wheelchairs for use on the sand and in the water. While bookings are normally required to use the wheelchairs, no bookings are needed for the Independence Australia event. “There’ll be two support workers for each person using the beach wheelchairs, and if they

Louis Rowe at Altona beach. (Damjan Janevski)

want to go right into the water or sit at the edge, we’ll support them,” Mr Rowe said. “I’m looking forward to just lying on the sand – I haven’t done it for 12 years.” The Accessible Beach Weekend is on Friday,

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Keen readers go by the book By Goya Dmytryshchak and Benjamin Millar

HOBSONS BAY 1. Force of Nature – Jane Harper (Borrowed 167 times) 2. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – Gail Honeyman (Borrowed 140 times) 3. The Woman in the Window – A. J. Finn (Borrowed 132 times) 4. The Tattooist of Auschwitz – Heather Morris (Borrowed 123 times) 5. The Trauma Cleaner – Sarah Krasnostein (Borrowed 120 times) 6. Still Me – Jojo Moyes (Borrowed 110 times) 7. Hot Dog Circus Time – Anh Do (Borrowed 106 times) 8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway – Jeff Kinney (Borrowed 99 times) 9. Messy Weird – Anh Do (Borrowed 99 times) 10. The Shepherd’s Hut – Tim Winton (Borrowed 94 times)

Librarian Maria Fearnley with two of Hobsons Bay’s top 10. (Damjan Janevski)

“Our young residents are also avid readers. Comedic writer Anh Do has quickly become one of Australia’s most popular children’s authors, with two of his books featuring in the top 10.” In Maribyrnong, The Choke by Altona author Sofie Laguna was the most borrowed book, followed by The Museum of Modern Love

by Heather Rose. Books by Anna George, Scott Pape and Celeste Ng rounded out the top five, followed by titles written by Jane Harper, Chris Womersley and Esther Campion. The Shepherd’s Hut by Tim Winton and Harper’s Force of Nature were the only books to make the top 10 lists in both municipalities.

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Mysteries, thrillers and hilarious children’s books were among the top 10 most borrowed books in 2018 across Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong libraries. Topping the list in Hobsons Bay was Jane Harper’s Force of Nature, the follow-up to her internationally award-winning debut novel, The Dry Dry. It sees the return of federal police agent Aaron Falk (to be played by Eric Bana in an upcoming film adaptation) on the trail of five women from a Melbourne accountancy firm in the fictional Giralang mountain range. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, the joyful debut of Gail Honeyman, came in at No. 2. Eleanor leads a carefully timetabled life, wearing the same clothes to work, eating the same lunch every day and buying two bottles of vodka to drink each weekend. In third place was The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, which is also being turned in to a thriller film starring Gary Oldman. It’s been 10 months since Anna Fox left her home – she sits by the window watching her neighbours and one night witnesses something horrifying. Rounding out the top five were The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris and The Trauma Cleaner by Sarah Krasnostein. Anh Do had two children’s books in the top 10 – Hot Dog Circus Time at No. 7 and Messy Weird at No. 9. Hobsons Bay librarian Maria Fearnley said the number of books borrowed last year was higher than in 2017. “Hobsons Bay residents clearly connected with Australian writing and stories,” she said. “Six of the 10 most loaned items were written by authors who call Australia home.

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By Goya Dmytryshchak

A Footscray resident has expressed frustration at the loss of a rare slice of open space in his neighbourhood. Steve Bringoff has accused the Western Bulldogs Football Club of turning open space at Spurling Reserve into its own private carpark, locking out residents in the process. The reserve, a slice of public land on Barkly Street to the north of Whitten Oval, is fully enclosed by security fencing that surrounds the oval precinct. Mr Bringoff said the club assured nearby residents the gates on the fence would remain open, but they have been locked since redevelopment work south of the reserve began in December. He also criticised the club for using Spurling Reserve as temporary overflow parking space for players and staff. “They have stolen [land] … from the people and children of Footscray,” Mr Bringoff said. The reserve is state government owned public land leased to the Western Bulldogs. The lease requires parts of the reserve to be used for open space and parkland. A Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning spokesman said the club has temporarily restricted public access to space north of the Whitten Oval for safety reasons while it redevelops adjoining land south of the oval. Works are expected to be completed in early February.

Able Seaman Clearance Diver Ben Johnson is the third generation of his family to join the navy. Born and raised in Altona, the Royal Australian Navy sailor recently returned to his home suburb from Sydney for a photo shoot on the beach with a replica of his father’s diving helmet. “I just wanted a photo that tied together my job in the navy, but also back home,” he said. “My dad, Mike Johnson, was in the Merchant Navy in the UK and then he moved to Australia in the ’70s with my mum. “My grandfather, George Laurence, was in the Royal Navy in England and he came over and joined the Australian Navy.” Mr Johnson’s job last year saw him dive at the USS Arizona memorial site in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. “Diving on the Arizona was a very special experience that I was lucky enough to do while deployed on exercise in Hawaii, and one of the highlights of my career to date,” he said. More than 1000 World War II servicemen were entombed in the wreck when the ship was bombed by the Japanese Navy in December 1941. “As a clearance diver we do all the specialty diving in the Navy,” Mr Johnson said. “At the moment I am posted at the Maritime Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit.” Mr Johnson’s parents and his grandmother, who migrated from the UK with his grandfather, still live in Altona. Able Seaman Clearance Diver Ben Johnson with a replica of his father’s diving helmet.

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MY PLACE Altona’s Layla West has been named Hobsons Bay’s Young Citizen of the Year for her work in junior sports development and championing of Down syndrome awareness. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. Altona has a real community feel. I feel safe in Altona. There’s some really good people around. I know if I go out, there’s always somebody who’s going to stop and talk to me. What would you change? I think it’s fine as it is. Do you have a favourite cafe or restaurant? I do like Waffee and the Birdcage in Harrington Square. I go there before school some days. Can you tell me how you came to coach Altona Auskick’s fastest growing group, the all-girl Super Stars? I’ve never actually played football … when I was little, girls’ leagues weren’t a big thing. When I was younger, there were no female football teams – not for my age, anyway. I’ve been doing Auskick for the past four years. I started coaching when I was in year 8. When I started, I was the youngest and I was the only female. I started with some prep kids – they were a mix of boys and girls. When I say mix, I mean one or two girls and then about 30 boys. Two years ago, I rocked up and [Altona Auskick co-ordinator] Peter Schurmann said to me, ‘You are going to take a girls’ group this year, we’re starting our own girls’ group’. And that’s what I did. In 2017, we started our first girls’ group with a female coach, which I think really helped the program. Especially because I was younger, I was able to connect with the

girls really well; we had a really good bond. Just seeing, when I started, having five girls there, to grow to having about 20 girls has been a really amazing thing. Can you tell me about your advocacy for Down syndrome awareness? Reid, my brother, he has Down syndrome. He is 15. Reid, great kid. Down syndrome, just a quick back story, is you have an extra chromosome. You have three chromosome 21s, it’s called trisomy 21. That’s the type of Down syndrome that Reid has – there’s three different types. The biggest thing is that he just learns things slower. Reid can speak but he can’t speak well. He has his own words for things; it’s like his own special language. Growing up with him, you learn his language and you understand what he’s trying to communicate. I think having Reid has shown me that education is really needed in the world of people with disabilities. You’ve got to see the person before the disability. Something that’s really common is, ‘Look at that Down syndrome boy’ – No, it’s a boy with Down syndrome. It’s a person before the disability. World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, is an important day for our family. I made the purchase of World Down Syndrome Day T-shirts for my family and we have all different-coloured socks – it’s OK to be different. You also volunteer with Lifestyle for Kids dance and gymnastics centre ... I have a sister Amelia. She’s 12. I assist her dance class or I dance alongside her.

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Walk west

Saturday, February 9 Australian favourites Boom Crash Opera will perform as part of Hobsons Bay’s Summer Sounds series, supported by singer/songwriter William Bloom. Children’s favourites, the Teeny Tiny Stevies are on first. From 4-7pm, free. Corner Esplanade and Pier Street, Altona

Join WalkWest, Western Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser to support the people of Melbourne’s west, while promoting an active and healthy life. Take part in a two, five or 10 kilometre walk or run beside the Maribyrnong River on March 24, with free family-friendly activities and entertainment including live performances, face-painting and jumping castle. All proceeds to the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. ■ www.walkwest.com.au

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Sunday, February 10 Australia’s premier female blues artist Fiona Boyes is joined by US artist and two-time Grammy nominee Gary J. Vincent for their Tales from the Road tour. From 2-5pm (doors open 12.30pm), $20/$15 WOW members. 14 Market Street, Newport

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Friday nights Local band The Alleged Associates Trio features soul princess Zerafina Zara and regular guests. From 7pm, free. 101 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong

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Saturday, February 16 Jess Locke and her band will play her 2017 album Universe in full. From 8pm, tickets $15. 28 Napier Street

Yunggama (‘to give and receive’) is an exhibition by Vicki Couzens, a Keerray Wurrong/Gunditjmara woman from the Western Districts and her daughters Jarrah Bundle and Yaraan Bundle. The exhibition includes a multidisciplinary body of work, reflecting distinct yet interconnected immersive cultural experiences. Opening at FCAC Roslyn Smorgon Gallery 5.30-7pm Friday, showing until March 16. ■ www.footscrayarts.com

Hospital helpers

Sunshine, Footscray and Williamstown hospitals are seeking community members to help with patient support. The volunteer program offers training, carparking and a great way to support your local health service. Three or four hours of time each week to help with meal times for patients, wayfinding, fundraising and visiting patients. ■ 8395 9092 or volunteer@wh.org.au

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Yarraville Festival

The famous Dog Show will be just one of the highlights of a jam-packed Yarraville Festival in its 38th year on Sunday, February 17. The annual festival features five stages of entertainment, showcasing the best local talent in music, film, comedy and performance art, along with food and craft stalls. Yarraville Festival 2019 will run from 9am-7pm in the heart of the Yarraville village precinct.

Charity golf

Altona City Rotary is hosting a charity golf day for Very Special Kids on Friday, February 22 at Altona’s Kooringal Golf Club. The cost is $690 for hole sponsorship and a team of four players or $110 per player. Dinner included. Entry form: www.

Outlets Co-Operative Neighbourhood House at Newport is taking enrolments in preparation for employment classes on Wednesdays from 10am-12.30pm. It covers resume writing, cover letters. ■ 9391 8504

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Celebrate all the colours of Altona at Logan Reserve and the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre as part of Midsumma Westside, on February 9 from 11am-4pm. There will be free colourful food at the Rainbow Pride Tea Party and rainbow-inspired art, music and activities for all ages. Don’t forget to check out the LGBTIQA+ photography exhibition by local photographers at the Joel Gallery. ■ www.midsumma.org.au

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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir casts a line at this Maribyrnong fish bar “Dad, your patty looks like it’s a frozen one!” Such is Bennie’s gloomy visual assessment of my wagyu burger at Fugu Fish Bar. A fresh-faced fish and burger joint, Fugu is at the nexus of Hampstead and Wests roads, a few blocks from Highpoint and in a long-standing small shopping precinct that houses another dedicated burger joint. This is an area undergoing rapid change as more and more people move in. We both “combo” our meals for $3 extra, so my burger deal clocks in at $17 with the addition of coleslaw. My burger is better than indicated by Bennie’s scorn – but it’s acceptable without being memorable. The coleslaw is outstanding. Bennie is happy with his southern chicken burger ($15 with chips), even though it appears a little crumpled. The chips are OK. Just. On an earlier, reconnaissance visit, I enjoyed my blue grenadier with chips and coleslaw, the latter again superb. The little things count! In this case, I was not offered a combo set-up so my lunch costs more through the addition of $6 worth of salad on top of the $12 for the classic fish/chip deal. The fish was bigger than it looked at first glance and good eating, though the batter was a bit doughy. Fugu has been recommended to us so we are disappointed to be a little underwhelmed.

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NEWPORT 8 River Street, 3015 Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000 Auction: February 23 at 3.30pm

WILLIAMSTOWN 31 Hannan Street, 3011 RT Edgar Inner West: 9399 6600 Auction: February 23 at 10.30am

Price: $930,000 – $990,000

Price: $1.49 million – $1.59 million

This post-WWII house, with a funky architect-designed rear extension, is around the corner from both Riverside and Newport parks on the banks of the Yarra River. Two street-facing bedrooms have ornate ceilings, cornices and polished floorboards; one has a gas heater with original surround, the other a built-in robe. A smart bathroom and laundry are close by. Appearing to float on banks of glass at floor level, the living room in the extension is gorgeous, as is the dining room with bespoke cabinetry. There’s also a study nook. The very appealing kitchen has an island bench-cum-dining table, all mod-cons and a servery window to a long timber deck, accessed via cornerless bifolds. Gardens are established and a garage is accessed via a rear lane.

A sophisticated architect-designed abode, this one is close to waterfront cafes, marina, Gloucester Reserve dog park, train station, schools and shops. Entry opens to the expansive living hub with the same floorboards as in the three fitted bedrooms. The kitchen, with waterfall stone island bench, has soft-close lower drawers and upper cupboards, along with Smeg 900mm cooker and cooktop and Bosch dishwasher. Frameless glass bifolds within the hub open under a rain-sensor louvred roof to create an indoor/outdoor sitting area. The large main bedroom has a sumptuous Italian-tiled en suite with freestanding tub and stone sink with twin tapware. The main bathroom is similarly swish. Also of note are ducted heating and hydronic heating, refrigerated cooling, landscaped gardens, shed and remote-controlled sliding gate to boat/caravan/car parking.

WILLIAMSTOWN 173 Osborne Street, 3016 Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000

Price: $1.4 million – $1.5 million

Just down the road from Williamstown’s renowned botanic gardens and within a three-minute stroll of the beach, this distinctive residence fulfils the dream of life by the seaside. Entry is to a foyer with a corbelled archway ushering in an expansive living-dining area where a soft-grey palette is on display, white timber blinds are on windows (others have roman blinds) and the same floorboards in the family-meals space are underfoot. The kitchen has loads of timber-look cupboards, charcoal benches and all the stainless-steel mod-cons. The laundry is across the way, as is a powder room. Four carpeted bedrooms are up top, as are a retreat area and main bathroom. The main bedroom, with full-width multi-paned window following the line of the vaulted ceiling, has a dressing room and dual-basin en suite. Evaporative cooling, split-system and extensive security system are included. A paved and walled courtyard with outdoor heated shower, plus a double garage accessed from a rear lane are other features. Popular schools and cafes are within easy reach.

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WILLIAMSTOWN 2 Ferguson Street, 3016 Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000

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Operating as a multi ward-winning B&B for the past 16 years, Captains Retreat is a truly stunning Victorian-era residence, deserving of its many accolades. Its locale, within steps of the Strand and marinas, is superb. Its street presence enriches the historical ambience of blue-ribbon Williamstown. The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom property is presented with artistic flair and a deeply rooted charm impossible to overstate. Although magical as a B&B, Captains Retreat would also make an extraordinary private house, especially for a purchaser wanting to share occupancy with extended

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family, since each floor is entirely complete and oh-so-special. Original Victorian details such as soaring ornate ceilings, corbelled arches, leadlight and gothic windows and gorgeous fireplaces are all here, with the rich patina of age juxtaposing with top-notch contemporary kitchens and smart bathrooms. Each bedroom has an en suite, with the exception of the one that’s part of the five-room manager’s apartment, and every one of them is a delight. The “main” bedroom upstairs couples, via a wide corbelled arch, with a sitting room with gas log fire and marble surround. It has a sumptuous en suite and french

doors to a turret and adjoining balcony. One of the many “stop in your tracks” features is the upstairs living room that incorporates a kitchen with stone benches, classy joinery and all mod-cons. The boarded ceiling has been formed from an old Melbourne train roof – quite a spectacular feature. The three leadlight windows flanking an fireplace with reclaimed surround are also wow. This room opens to a large balcony with views down to a walled courtyard – another exquisite space. It’s planted with a pair of forest pansy trees, forming an amazing summer canopy under which to sit, as well as other trees and pretty plantings in

bluestone-edged gardens. Stylish “vase” water features flank a gorgeous carved door that creates a striking wall panel, brick paving and synthetic turf are underfoot, creepers climb walls and various reclaimed artistic items are dotted about. Truly, it’s a courtyard you don’t want to leave. The downstairs kitchen is as well appointed as its upstairs counterpart. Zoned commercial on two titles, the property has rear/side lane vehicle access and other liveability elements and feasts for the eyes too numerous to list. This one is in a league of its own. Carole Levy

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2 Agg Street, Newport The period appeal is beautifully un-diminished, the contemporary quality is brilliantly apparent. Up to four bedrooms, one currently configured as a refined lounge, include a main bedroom accompanied by walk-in robes and a designer ensuite while a central bathroom complements the accommodation. A substantial separate study adds further flexibility to a home in which living and dining areas surround an open-plan kitchen featuring stone surfaces, a great island bench, loads of cabinetry and stainless steel appliances capable of catering to every occasion with aplomb. An alfresco retreat and north-facing rear garden provide ideal environs for an Edwardian that defies time and defines style in a desirable location.

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6 Princes Street, Williamstown A faรงade that acknowledges the period influences of the streetscape introduces the thoroughly modern proportions of this bright, beautifully situated single level home. Instantly appealing, impeccably presented and far larger than many two bedroom formats, the floor-plan features a living/dining area designed to receive the natural light from the north-facing rear aspect while an immaculate accompanying kitchen overlooks a private pergola retreat. Built-in robes complement both double bedrooms that share a spacious bathroom adjacent to a separate laundry. A secure garden shed, an internally accessed single garage and additional parking provide further reasons for loving this ideal address close to Douglas Parade, The Strand and the sea.

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19 Graham Street, Newport Perfectly situated opposite Pavey Park, with Newport Lakes Reserve just beyond and The Circle’s village hub and Mason Street shops also easily accessed, this bright two bedroom home’s positive vibe matches the energy of its position. Separate zones areas for living and dining impart an immediately welcoming mood, complemented by fresh presentation, polished floorboards and a backdrop where the paving is elegant, the privacy is enticing and the entertaining is easy. An open-plan kitchen featuring contemporary appliances, ample storage and its own outlook across the courtyard adds to the appeal of proportions that conclude with a designer bathroom between the two inviting double bedrooms. Park views, car parking and a second frontage to Margaret Street complete a beautiful combination of spaces, style and setting!

2 2 1 $750,000 - $810,000 Sat 2nd Mar at 12.30pm Wed 6.15-6.45pm Sat 11.45-12.15pm Contact Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584 Mark de Brabander 0406 536 447 BER Auction Inspect

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3 Mill Lane, Williamstown When the beauty of the location and the brilliance of the spaces are so evenly balanced it’s hard to know where to begin! Let’s start with the setting – acknowledged as one of Williamstown’s finest, where the green of Sadler Reserve flows to the beach and beyond to the blue of the bay, it’s a sight that’s a daily delight. Equally appealing perspective await inside, where this stunning home delivers sublime first floor living, dining and entertaining areas enhanced by balcony views and a superb contemporary kitchen. Above and below, accommodation comprising up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms includes a main bedroom with its own balcony and ensuite while a separate rumpus room is a retreat that reveals designer decking, shade sails and an integrated spa. A fifth bedroom and third bathroom above the double garage further complements a residence – and an address – of ultimate refinement.

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1/43 Grieve Parade, Altona The appeal of its own street presence creates the perfect introduction to this beautifully executed two bedroom, two bathroom townhouse, one of only three in a setting that puts the Pier Street precinct, Westona station and the beach all within desirably easy reach. Enjoy luxury living, separate kitchen/dining, elegant outdoor entertaining and a secure garage. Start in style, invest with confidence or downsize comfortably.

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Enjoy an inner city lifestyle while you move into the family phase. Such a seductive balance is delivered by this flexible five bedroom Edwardian where a generous lounge and separate kitchen/meals area lead to the pergola entertaining, secure shed, carport and low-maintenance surroundings that define the outdoor story. Easily further updated when so desired, STCA, in a setting that ensures shops, schools, station and cafes will always be beautifully close!

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230/190 Ferguson Street, Williamstown This outstanding two bedroom two bathroom apartment, with garaging and a storage unit, reflects the stunning success with which an address that was formerly defined by the Bristol Hotel has been transformed into a superb residential destination.

2 2 1 $620,000 - $680,000 Sat 23rd Feb at 12.30pm Wed 5.15-5.45pm Sat 10-10.30am Contact Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305 BER Auction Inspect

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86 Morris Street, Williamstown In one of the Williamstown locations that best illustrate the allure of being by the bay, this enviable homeâ€™s bright spaces are complemented by three downstairs bedrooms, featuring a main bedroom with ensuite, while a further bedroom and second sophisticated bathroom share an upstairs level with a fabulous retreat offering balcony views across Williamstown Oval to the water beyond. Low-maintenance landscaping, ample parking. A compelling address.

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• You are invited to view this beautiful Californian bungalow in a highly sought-after pocket of Williamstown, located in a lovely and quiet street, this family home is sure to impress • Meticulously cared for, this home comprises three bedrooms (two with built-in-robes), a sunlit, open-plan recently renovated kitchen, living and dining area with double sliding doors overlooking a deck and wellestablished garden, a second spacious living/family room perfect for entertaining guests, plus rear lane access for one car with a carport and garden shed • Further features include; split system heating and cooling throughout, stainless steel appliances and a European laundry • Enjoy a lifestyle on offer, just a short stroll to The Strand waterfront, local schools and cafes, as well as Newport Railway Station providing easy access to Melbourne CBD • We highly recommend your inspection... Pre-Auction offers will be considered!

AUCTION Saturday 23 February at 12.30 MELWAYS 56 A6 INSPECT Saturday 9 February 12.00 - 12.30 Sunday 10 February 9.45 - 10.15

ENQUIRY $1.3m - $1.35m CONTACT Michael Harvey 0425 737 672 michaelh@williamsre.com.au

Newport

77 Agg Street

THE PERFECT BLEND

• A true example of seamlessly combined modern convenience and timeless period features, this renovated and extended home will impress and amaze • Enjoy the open-plan light-filled kitchen, living and dining complete with stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, stone benchtops and French doors leading out to the low-maintenance yard • Offering three good-sized bedrooms and a sparkling bathroom • Located in one of Newport’s most sought-after and tree-lined streets, only moments to schools, shops, cafes and parks, as well as easy access into the CBD • Features include; air-conditioning, ducted heating, alarm system, gas fireplace, high ceilings, original ceiling detail, leadlight windows, side access, shed, off-street parking for up to two vehicles and plenty of storage • This is one not to miss! • Rental amount approximately $650.00 per week

AUCTION Saturday 23 February at 1.30 MELWAYS 55 H4 INSPECT Saturday 9 February 1.45 - 2.15

Sunday 10 February 12.45 - 1.15

ENQUIRY $1m - $1.1m CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au

Williamstown

79 John Street

DOUBLE-FRONTED BEAUTY

• A rare opportunity to secure yourself a double-fronted Victorian home in a prime Williamstown location • Showcasing stunning period features and a seamless blend of modern convenience, enjoy a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone benchtops and plenty of storage, and an adjoining dining room complete with an open fireplace. The light-filled living area overlooks the well-sized garden, complete with established trees and an undercover decked area • Three large bedrooms complete this home, offering the same high-ceilings found throughout the rest of the home, all serviced by the sparkling bathroom with a large shower and tranquil view of the atrium • Features include split systems, Hardwood flooring, open fireplaces throughout, built-in-robes, decorative archways, ceiling roses, side access, rear access, parking for one vehicle, garden shed and plenty of storage • Located in a tree-lined street, walking distance to shops, cafes, restaurants, schools and The Strand waterfront, plus only a short drive to Melbourne CBD... Inspection is a must!

AUCTION Saturday 2 March at 11.30 MELWAYS 56 B7 INSPECT Saturday 9 February 12.15 - 12.45 Sunday 10 February 10.30 - 11.00

ENQUIRY $1.1m - $1.2m CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au

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TOWNHOUSE LIVING AT ITS BEST

• Impressively modern and spacious townhouse with street frontage and no body corporate, low-maintenance living awaits your family • Three bedrooms designed for maximum comfort...the downstairs master lavishes its large walk-in-robe and ensuite, while the kids can enjoy their upstairs retreat featuring a bathroom and two large bedrooms with built-inrobes • Open the doors from the generous living area and step outside to your north-facing, sunny courtyard, perfect for entertaining the whole family • Enjoy the modern convenience of evaporative cooling, ducted heating, stainless steel appliances, floorboards, plus rear lane access for two cars in a remote lock-up garage • Walking distance to Newport Railway Station, local schools and cafes, or hop in your car for easy access to Melbourne CBD • Inspection will impress!

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Saturday 23 February at 3.30 55 H3 Saturday 9 February 10.30 - 11.00 $900,000 - $950,000 Michael Harvey 0425 737 672 michaelh@williamsre.com.au

Newport

53A River Street

LOCATION, SIZE, QUALITY

• This brand new, larger than life townhouse of almost 30 squares, offers the luxurious lifestyle you have been looking for. Built to an impeccable quality, you will fall in love with the beautiful features, neutral tones and overall design of this impressive home • The kitchen is a showstopper with a huge stone benchtop, tiled splashback, Bosch appliances, plenty of storage plus a large walk-in pantry • Offering a flexible floor plan with the option of having the master bedroom on the ground or first floor, there are four bedrooms all with generous walk-in or built-in-robes, three spacious bathrooms and two living zones • Making brilliant use of natural light, the open-plan living and dining room is enormous and has a seamless flow through two sets of doors to the outdoor paved area and good size garden, making entertaining a breeze • You need to inspect this home to appreciate all it offers, however 5.4kw solar panels, double glazing throughout, three phase power, security alarm and cameras, zoned ducted heating and refrigerated cooling are just a few of the state of the art features of this elegant property

AUCTION Saturday 23 February at 10.30 MELWAYS 56 A3 INSPECT Saturday 9 February 10.30 - 11.00 Sunday 10 February 12.45 - 1.15

ENQUIRY $1.6m - $1.7m CONTACT Lauren Wood 0411 648 509 laurenw@williamsre.com.au

Williamstown

38 Walter Street

SUPERB SINGLE STOREY

• This charming, solid brick, single-storey home is ideally located in a quiet pocket and set on approximately 462sqm of land • Offering two separate living areas, there is more than enough room for the family to spread out • Enjoy the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area complete with stainless steel appliances, opening out through double doors to the paved pergola area, perfect for entertaining family and friends, and accompanied by a low-maintenance yard • The master bedroom incorporates an ensuite and walk-in-robe, a further two bedrooms with built-in-robes are serviced by a sparkling bathroom with separate bath • Features include split systems, ducted heating, Hardwood flooring, plenty of storage, large double car garage with yard access and a garden shed • All this and only moments from all that Williamstown has to offer, including the bay, parks, transport, schools and the Jawbone Reserve Wetlands • Rental amount approximately $580.00 per week

AUCTION Saturday 23 February at 11.30 MELWAYS 55 G7 INSPECT Saturday 9 February 10.45 - 11.15 Sunday 10 February 11.15 - 11.45

ENQUIRY $950,000 - $1,050,000 CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au

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* Fully Insured * Restumping * Underpinning * Computer Levelling * Council Permit * 25 Years Experience * Pensioner Discount ACN: 625 968 238

FIVE STAR REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING

Full Insurance All work Council approved 15 years guarantee All Council permits supplied 100% computer levelling Concrete pump used 15 years experience For a free quote and advice

* Council Permit * Engineer Plans Supplied * Computer Leveling * Fully Insured

* Builder * 18 Years Guarantee * Pensioner Discounts * All Suburbs

Call for a free quote 9308 9669 or 0406 745 070

Altona North Plumbers

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FOR OUR FAST & FRIENDLY SERVICE!

www.homelinksrestumping.com.au MEMBER OF MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Reg No 8659

NICKâ€™S RE-BLOCKING SERVICE

ALL SUBURBS â˜… RAISING â˜… LEVELLING â˜… UNDERPINNING â˜… RESTUMPING WITH CONCRETE OR REDGUM STUMPS â˜… COUNCIL PERMIT â˜… ALL WORK GUARANTEED FREE SMOKE ALARM

PH: 9360 5357 Mobile: 0412 378 193 Registered Building Practitioner

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Tel: 9391 0268 Mobile: 0407 880 265

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REBLOCKING

Specialist in Underpinning & an Expert in Restumping

Domestic, Commercial, Fully Qualified Interior, Exterior, Smash Repairs &REE 1UOTE s 0ENSIONER $ISCOUNT s !LL 7ORK 'UARANTEED

Terryâ€™s Painting Services

DB-L 43703

The best Reblocking & Underpinning

Call Ibrahim on 0403 610 782

Free quotes Professional Painter s )NTERIOR %XTERIOR s 7ALL PAPERING s 3MASH REPAIRS David 0405 672 926

s 20 Years Experience s Permits Supplied

s Concrete Stumps s Computer Floor Levelling s Free Quotes

Contact Simon:

WE USE TOP QUALITY PAINT

inting David House Pa

12370916-RC45-17

17 Years Guarantee 10% Pensioner Discount Council Permit Supplied Computer Levelling

STAR

PAINTER & DECORATOR

1235523-DJ29-16

12349456-EPJ16-17

Handy Persons

GLEN THOMPSON PLUMBING

SAIDAâ€™S PAINTING Domestic/Commercial New Homes/Renovation Interior/Exterior minor plaster repairs

DB-L-29449

David: 0425 811 882 Ash: 0403 619 333

9309 0700 - 0411 174 000

12361890-PB34-17

Dynamite Plumbing

12382024-LN12-18

Gutter Cleaning

177646

0439 858 298

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Free Quote Ph 1300 254 035 www.gutter-clean.com.au

12389539-EPJ23-18

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9306 9908

â€¢ Qualified roof tiler â€¢ Powerful vacuum cleans any muck inc down pipe â€¢ Public Liability & Work cover insurance Over 20 years experience

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977914

12397805-RA36-18

Lic No. 38755 ABN No. 58054025352

RICHES PAINTING

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REBLOCKING & UNDERPINNING

EXTREME

For all your plumbing needs

David Sheridon 0412 311 148

Affordable Quality Painting

TED'S GLASS & LEADLIGHTING

Lic No. 23853

Will blow the others away

Painters/Decorators

1213839-CG03-16

24/7

s -OWING s ,ANDSCAPING s 'ARDEN CLEAN UPS s 2UBBISH REMOVAL s 0RUNING 3MALL TREES

Reblocking/Underpinning

12351179-CG19-17

REPLACEMENTS

REPAIRS & SERVICING Ex Gas & Fuel - over 30 years experience!

12387532-SN20-18

ALL BROKEN GLASS

GAS APPLIANCE

Phone Mark 0409 383 946

Qualified gardeners at reasonable rates. Call for a free quote: 0415 271 967

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s ,AWN MOWING s 2UBBISH 2EMOVAL s (EDGING s %DGING PRUNING s 'UTTER CLEANING s 4REE ,OPPING s 3CREENINGS GRAVEL s -ULCHING s )NSTALLATION OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC GRASS AND LOTS MORE

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Phone 0418 508 100

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A1 Garden Maintenance & Rubbish Removals

30% OFF

Lic No. 28336

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A DEPENDABLE LOCKSMITH

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Free Quote All Suburbs Insurance Elevation

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LOCKST

Specialist in â€¢ Lawn mowing â€¢ Edging Pruning / Hedge Trimming â€¢ Regular Maintenance â€¢ Rubbish Removals â€¢ Tree Lopping â€¢ Gutter Cleaning

26 Hosking St. Williamstown. 3016 s Hot Water Services s General Plumbing s Leaking Taps Serviced s Burst Pipes s Blocked Sewers s Renovations

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LIC 33201

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Phone ROBIN 9749 1086 Mob 0402 048 372 All work guaranteed

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www.craigsgas.com

ÃŒ Landscaped Gardens ÃŒ Brick & Cobblestone Paving ÃŒ Brick Edging ÃŒ Synthetic Turf ÃŒTrees Lopped & Felled ÃŒ Drip Systems

1133524-LB19-14

AMAZING GARDEN SERVICES

Phone: 9379 1733

0420 102 762

C704225-JM17-9

GREG

0413 333 549

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- Any odd jobs done - No job too small - Free quotes 9390 9112 0414 832 922 G6069788

General Plumbing No Job To Small

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e Grass mowed e Trees cut e Rubbish removed e Weeds pulled e HANDYMAN SERVICE

1155658-CG39-14

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TOM'S GARDENING SERVICE

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Plumbing

CRAIGâ€™S GAS & PLUMBING

Garden Services

1225547-DJ17-16

J R A PLASTERING

Specialising in Patchwork, Extensions New Homes, Cornices Free Quotes

9310 1070 - 0403 046 998 V

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s 9EARS %XPERIENCE s )NSURANCE 7ORK s .EW AND /LD (OMES s 0ATCH UPS Ring Craig 0419 381 963 9747 9683 12387021-CG20-18

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JMH LANDSCAPING

Furniture Removals

Small Jobs

Lic/Insured 30 yrs exp Leaking Taps Leaking Toilets Hot Water Services Toilet Changeovers General Plumbing & Gasfitting

Phone Darren 0419 306 484

C & S KIMPTON PLASTERERS

Landscaping

PLUMBER

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0410 330 026

No Job Too Small Free Quotes Trading 20 Yrs

12379236-RA08-17

Supply, Laying & Design Sanding & Polising all timber floors

ALL AREAS PLASTERER

#ALL -ICK

Troy Grundy 0411 354 573

0490 384 578 ddeguara@acwproperty.com.au www.acwproperty.com.au

12358692-EPJ30-17

Specialising in Parquetry

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Plasterers

Over 25 Yrs Experience

ACW Property is a one stop company offering you qualified trades services, specializing in Bathroom Renovations, Painting, Plastering, Tiling, Gardening, Electrical and Plumbing services as well as your general maintenance services. We offer a free quote with a service that stands out.

ALZANI FLOORING

12389561-EPJ24-18

ONE STOP COMPANY

12325673-RC41-16

13 11 98

One call, all trades

Ph: Ali: 0402 766 406 / 8360 9345

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Kris Floors - Timber Flooring Ph: 8716 0335 or 0414 562 261

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Established 1999 Skilled, courteous, trustworthy tradesmen

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Floor Services

Sanding, Polishing & Laying All work guaranteed

Painters/Decorators

20 years Experience. Commercial & Domestic 20% Pension Discount FREE QUOTE 1139776-PB26-14

Call Leigh 0409 098 910

A & R Affordable Painter

12337176-LB03-17

L.T.J Fencing

The real deal in timber and colorbond fencing s .O JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL s YEARS EXP s 0ALING COLORBOND FENCING STEEL GATES s 0ULL DOWN TAKE AWAY OF OLD FENCING s &REE QUOTES

Home Maintenance

SERVICING ALTONA NORTH AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

9998 2905 www.Ser viceToday.com.au

SENIORS CARD

WELCOME HERE

We NEVER

Lic. 104391

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Refrigeration

MEL-ASH REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING - DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL

s &RIDGES s &REEZERS L011010 s !IR #ONDITIONERS s #AR 2E GASSING

Fencing & Gates

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Place your ad in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au

9366 7831 - 0417 556 963

Trades & Services V

Rubbish Removal

FACTORY DIRECT

ROLLER SHUTTERS...

BEAT THE ECONOMIC GLOOM WITH HOT PRICES!

Walk in bins 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 & 20m3 7 days

t %6"- &-&$53*$"- "/% ."/6"- 01&3"5*0/ t "7"*-"#-& */ " 3"/(& 0' $0-0634 t 4"'& 4&$63& 4"7&4 &/&3(:

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7 BARRETTA ROAD, RAVENHALL

Mixed rubbish accepted

PENSIONER DISCOUNT

738 HIGH STREET, EPPING

CALL: 0415 177 388

www.sunlinerollershutters.com.au

OZTEC WINDOW SHUTTERS Werribee Walkin Skips C915642-JM14-11

â€˘ 100% Australian Made & Owned â€˘ 10 years replacement warranty â€˘ Electric, manual or combination â€˘ Single and group remote controlled â€˘ Connected to smoke alarm (auto-lift) FOR FREE MEASURE & QUOTE PH: 9336 0005 JORDAN: 0413 708 238

Showroom @ 18 Quinn Drive, Keilor PArk, 3042

Call 0434 525 311

12371748-RC46-17

TRUPOINT ROOFING

0412 034 456

G6795102AA-dc29Apr 1178536-CG14-15

Homes - Shops QUICK SERVICE Factories 7 DAYS A WEEK Fits down Driveways

AARONâ€™S TILING

Over 30 Years Experience Specialising In: â€˘ Floor & Wall Tiles â€˘ Old & New Homes â€˘ Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Free Measure & Quote.

12387573-RA20-18

Hands-on rubbish removal

Skip Bins Various Sizes

2 Cubic Metres to 10 Cubic Metres Walk In Bins Fit Most Driveways

9398 5283 0418 319 252

12328393-HM43-16

a1rubbishremovals.com.au

WESTERN SUBURBS BIN HIRE

0432 774 645

Tree Lopping/Surgery

ANY TREES LOPPED Â? Trees Pruned Â? Reshaped Grubbed out. Â? All Foliage/Rubbish Removed Â? Fully Insured $10m Â? Pensioner Discount

Free Quote 7 Day Service 45 yrs exp.

C & D Schroeder 9337 3695 or 0415 816 882

Visit

Gorgeous 36yo DD blonde Classy attractive 40s brunette We visit you 0438 665 032 SWA4133E TRANSEXUAL TINA Qualified massage, Swedish shiatsu, slim model looks, long red hair, pre-op, active, Aussie, Altona. 0434 581 971 SWA5149XE

For Sale

COLORBOND ROOFING/FENCING 1.8m (6ft) new $9.50 each. $900 per 100. Zinc $850 per 100. Geelong pick up. Ph 0421 523 490.

VANOSHY PRE LOVED GOODS We buy and sell household items, if you are having clean out we pay cash for unwanted items in good quality condition. Ph: 9360 4190 or 0466 907 714

Visit

Visited

CRAFT GARAGE SALE 3 Jefferson Street, Tarneit, 3029, Saturday 9th Feb, 8.30am - 2.30pm, art and craft goodies, mainly card making, scrap booking, gift ware and stationary.

Visit

Visited

SEABROOK 21 Ocean Grove, Sat. 9th Feb, 9am start. Furniture, household items, tools and a lot more!

Visit

Public Notices and Event

Visited

The Minister for Planning approved Amendment C116 Part 1 to the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme. The Amendment came into operation on 31 January 2019 when a notice was published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment makes changes to Clause 52.02 to authorise the removal of the covenants applying to land at 430-436 Blackshaws Road, Altona North (formerly Altona Gate Primary School). A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the Hobsons Bay City Council, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, Victoria and all Hobsons Bay Libraries.

NATURAL PLUS

7 days, 9.30am - 9.30pm. 5 City Place, Sunshine. Phone 9311 0198.

Visited

Buy, Rent & Sell in our

Real Estate

section of Network Classifieds.

ST ALBANS Two bedroom unit, L/U carport, gas, close to facilities, no pets. $270pw plus bond of $1,000. Ph 9312 5058.

To Share

FOOTSCRAY fully furnished room, central location, walking distance to all facilities. Quiet, responsible gent. 0417 324 178.

To Share

ALTONA 3BR house, furnished. Close to beach/shops/ schools and train. No pets. $200pw includes bills.

Ph 0438 505 003

General Classifieds section of Network Classifieds.

Employment V

Education & Tuition

A GRADE TUTORING Maths and English, all levels including VCE & IB/SL course. Please phone: 0432 514 326.

Positions Vacant

CONCRETOR

Must have experience in footpaths and crossovers. Must have licence, ABN and White Card. Ph 0425 747 157.

Driver Required

CABINET MAKER

Designer/Programmer with Cabmaster experience. In addition position vacant for 1st or 2nd year Apprentice in Cabinet Making. Also looking for a full time Installer. Work place located in Melton. Please forward resume via email to: chris@equipcabinets.com.au Contact Chris Galea 0419 131 252

To deliver breakfast and lunch to the building trade in North West Suburbs. Monday to Friday. Approx 8am-2pm. Must have manual license. Ph: 0418 922 293

EXPERIENCED SANDWICH HAND

Required to work in a busy cafe in Ravenhall. John 0432 712 889.

INTERSTATE DRIVER - MC

CABINET MAKER/ TRUCK DRIVER

Based in Laverton. Local Metro. Melbourne to Albury. Melbourne to Sydney. Wages per agreement. Phone 0412 155 613

Must be a qualified cabinet maker. Off-site duties involve driving a truck and installing cabinets. On-site duties include making kitchens.

Ph: 0416 143 072 or 0438 936 388

Positions Vacant

P RT TIME JOB PA We need reliable people to walk door to door. From 3pm - 6pm 5 days per week. No selling. Making appointments for a long established home improvement company. Training provided. Salary plus incentives. Call 9399 1177

CONSTRUCTION G RO U P P T Y LT D

CARPENTERS Looking to hire Qualified carpenters. Long term work. Leigh 0430212477 Michael 0411882104

12411030-JV07-19

Truck / Trailer Mechanic

TRUCK DRIVER MC / HC

Truck & Trailer Mechanics required to Join our expanding team in our new state of the art workshop in Altona. Ideally, candidates will be experienced in all aspects of truck & trailer maintenance, a heavy vehicle roadworthy licence would be advantageous, but not essential. Contact: Ian / Ted: 9397 3427 www.vms.melbourne

Forklift Licence and advantage. Full time permanent position. Local metro deliveries and pick-ups. Wages per agreement.

Phone 0412 155 613

SEMI TIPPER DRIVER WANTED

Must have ABN. Tipper experience. 5 days work in the western suburbs doing site cut removals, Road ranger semi tipper. $35p/h not negotiable.Only genuine applicants need apply, no time wasters or rate negotiators. Phone: Lee 0407 071 021

Positions Vacant

Fixed Term Full Time - Maternity Leave replacement to Feb 2020 Band 6 â€“ $84,497 - $92,100 (+ 9.5% super & RDO) Enquiries: Tennille Balaz on 9932 1000. Applications must include a statement addressing the selection criteria and close Sunday 17 February 2019. For further information please visit our website. Hobsons Bay City Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Tradesman Assistant/ Welder/Apprentice

YOUR CAREER IS OUR SUCCESS

Walkers Wanted

Make Extra $$$ in your spare time to support your income or for fitness, by becoming a reliable and enthusiastic independent distributor delivering local newspapers and leaflets in your local neighbourhood.

Call us on

1300 654 910 or apply online at

www.fermax.com.au

Required to work in a leading wrought iron company. Must be able to work under minimal supervision, lots of site work as well as workshop. Must have own car and licence. Full time position (7.30am-4pm). Please send resume via email to: jeff@cewi.com.au or phone: 0409 022 888.

Transport positions Busy transport yard in Nth Laverton seeking HR/HC driver, yard forklift driver and an office person. Must be available for immediate start. Good knowledge of Melbourne helpful. Good communication skills essential. Please send resumes to janelle@allalong.com.au Contact: Janelle 93693200

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Professional Services

12411000-HM07-19

Find local work in the

section of Network Classifieds.

Employment section of Network Classifieds.

Tuition

A TEACHER Available for tutoring. Maths, Science, Chemistry, Chinese, Japanese. Call 9483 0831 or 0418 871 203.

To Let

12410793-CG07-19

STEPS for Recovery Walk transformations@dreambuilder s.church www.mycause.com.au/ events/stepsforrecoverywalk

â˜…VCE ENGLISH 2019â˜… Tuition Specific for All Text Response and Comparative Essays, Oral Presentations, Language and Arguement Analysis, SACS and Final Exams. Every year serious students enter Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Law, etc. Call: 9315 7597

Health And Fitness

www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Planning and Environment Act 1987 HOBSONS BAY PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval Amendment C116 Part 1

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.

Real Estate

ALTONA MEADOWS 24 Cameron Avenue, Sat 9th Feb, 9am-3pm. Books, tins, collectibles, comics, die cast cars & lots more. Dependent on weather.

Personal

LADY seeking senior person 50-70 years for friendship, social outings and trips, enjoys live shows, travelling. Ph: 0481 303 060.

Visit

Massage Therapists

MALE / ASIAN MALE MASSEUR Full body oil massage. 7 days. 9am-9pm. Ph: Van 0432 187 638 St Albans.

MOVING SALE

Garage Sales

Visited

WYNDHAM VALE 2/34 Lady Penrhyn Drive, Saturday 9th of Feb, 8am-2pm. DVD's, Jigsaw Puzzles, Var Household items.

Clearing Sales

Business and Industry Development Officer Youth Services Coordinator

General Notices V

Visited

â˜… OLD WARES â˜…

48 Davies Avenue, Sunshine North 9364 0770 SWA6566B

HOPPERS CROSSING 83 Birchwood Buolevard, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th Feb, 9am - 4pm, hand made furniture, bric-a-brac, and lots more!

Garage Sales

WILLIAMSTOWN, 40 Merrett Drive, Sat 9th Feb 8am-2pm. Vintage collectibles, furniture, bric-a-brac and more!

Shed items, tools, antiques, collections, dec estate, memorabilia. Phone Frank 0407 356 822.

Open 7 days

GARAGE clean-ups, old cars and parts wanted. Call Paul: 0407 052 439

Visit

$100/ 30mins

HERC 0438 437 436

9367 9272 Tom 0413 687 927

Tiling

s 4ILE 2EPAIRS 2ESTORATION s 7ALL &LOOR s 4ILING UNDER M s )NDOOR /UTDOOR s 7ATER 0ROOlNG #AULKING s 7EST 3UBURBS /.,9

FOR YOUR NEXT CLEAN UP

No skips required

CALL OUT FEE $0

ALL TILING

Rubbish Removal

Call Luke

ANTENNAS

30% OFF THIS WEEK 0409 888 228

ACTION BIN HIRE

AAAA

Television/Video/Audio

12349758-DJ17-17

Roofing

G6133636AA-dc2Jul

C1033285-KK23-12

DIGITAL ANTENNAS POINTS & BOOSTERS INSTALLED TODAY

section of Network Classifieds.

AARON & JOHNâ€™S DEMOLITION & RUBBISH REMOVALS

AAA AERIAL

General Notices V

All size skips

0401 756 238 or 0438 747 113

G6723428AA-dc29Apr

Call Shane: 0432 498 910

12402824-SN44-18

Free measure and quote

Cheap because weâ€™re local

â€˘ Demolition Specialists â€˘ Backyard Cleanups â€˘ Concrete Broken or Cut & Removed â€˘ Tree Lopping & Removal â€˘ Rental Cleanups â€˘ Deceased Estate Cleanups We Take Anything Away

ELITE ROLLER SHUTTERS & REPAIRS

KATE 45y.o, size 10, busty brunette, warm and affectionate. 0499 784 471 SWA 3453XE

Sophie or Slim Susie

12340308-HM08-17

12410620-LB07-19

CALL 9401 2232

12363174-PB35-17

ĂŽ

12389970-RA24-18

OFFER EXPIRES 31/03/19

FULL BODY RELAXATION, Bookings text: 0451 811 677. Unit 14, Building 2 Techno Park Drive Williamstown swa4576xbe

1235322622-PB22-17

www.allwestbinhire.com.au

Wanted

Rainbow Dolls

0418 560 978

30% Discount

Adult Services

12372395-RC47-17

Roller Shutters

12389868 389868-CG CG27-18 8

General Classifieds

12386915-RA19-18

31 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY \ FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Driver - Rear Lift

12410870-SN07-19

12410867-LB07-19

You will be primarily responsible for providing first class waste collection services, and driving and operating company vehicles to meet customer and company requirements. This will include: s 3AFE OPERATION OF COMPANY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT s $AILY PRESTART AND MAINTENANCE CHECKS ON VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT s 3AFE LOADING AND UNLOADING OF TRUCK s -AINTAINING A CLEAN TRUCK TO A HIGH STANDARD AND s #LIENT INTERACTION The ideal candidate will have: s ! CURRENT AND EXPERIENCED (2 LICENCE WITH A GOOD DRIVING RECORD s -ECHANICAL APTITUDE s #USTOMER SERVICE SKILLS s ! STRONG COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK AUTONOMOUSLY AND AS A PART OF A TEAM AND s %XPERIENCE IN THE WASTE INDUSTRY WILL BE HIGHLY advantageous. #LEANAWAY ENCOURAGES AND VALUES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION !BORIGINAL AND 4ORRES 3TRAIT )SLANDER PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY !PPLICANTS FOR THIS ROLE WILL BE REQUIRED TO MEET #LEANAWAY S EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA which will include providing evidence of your right to WORK IN !USTRALIA Please email your resume and cover letter to the attention of: Operations Supervisor Email: john.matthews@cleanaway.com.au Reference No: 499209 Applications close: 15th February 2019

General Classifieds section of Network Classifieds.

Place Your Classified Ads Online 32 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY \ FEBRUARY 6, 2019

We require a self motivated person to join our administration team in our Footcray office. Duties include processing of New and Used Vehicle Sales, liasing with Vic Roads, and general Admin duties. Applicants must demonstrate excellent work ethic & communication skills and be punctual and reliable. Experience preferred but not essential. Please apply in writing to: Taega Leota Alan Mance Motors 435 Barkly Street Footscray 3012

Growing builder seeking carpentry crew for an Aged Care Facility extension project to carry out various carpentry items. We have many projects in the pipeline, therefore there is an opportunity for the right carpentry crew to get consistent work for years to come. Altona- 105 Bed Extension- 5443 m2 Scope would include but not limited to: s $OORS $OOR HARDWARE -ETAL $OOR &RAMES installation s 7INDOW AND $OORS INSTALLATION s 3KIRTING !RCHITRAVE INSTALLATION s 0LUMBING lXTURES lT OFF 4O REQUEST PLANS AND SPECIlCATIONS AND SEND YOUR expression of interest, please send an email to genna@equisent.com.au

DO YOU HAVE

The Right C ?

Call Bernadette: 0408 807 466 Experienced HR Manager able to assist with FREE RÃ©sumÃ© Assessment, Career Advice, Cover Letter, Key Selection Criteria, Interview Coaching, Workshops and LinkedIn Profile Writing. www.theprovengroup.com.au

Is your Resume Successful? Get the interviews for the job YOU WANT! Money back guarantee

Call Carolyn on Mob: 0431 304 296 Mobile Service

Motoring V

Auto Services/ Repair

Caravans & Trailers

CARS REMOVED FREE $100-$3000 $$$ PAID For Most Complete Cars, 4x4s, Trucks, Utes, Vans

7 DAYS 0422 655 613 9305 5044 LMCT 10510

CARPENTERS

Resumes/ Employment Services

G6582293AA-dc21Jan

Sab: 0410 318 310 info@sabsautos.com.au

Resumes/ Employment Services

FULL TIME POSITION - FOOTSCRAY OFFICE Alan Mance Motors

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Brooklyn â€“ ref: 499271 Tullamarine â€“ ref: 500548 Applications close: 15th February 2019

Motor Mechanic We are seeking a fully qualified motor mechanic to assist in our busy workshop. We have excellent working conditions, very clean workshop with state of the art facilities. Competitive salary. No weekends, uniforms supplied. Immediate Start - Maribyrnong.

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SPORT Rusty Dogs hustle to a one-point victory The Western Bulldogs have made a winning start to their AFL Women’s premiership defence. The Bulldogs were under the pump at times against the Adelaide Crows, but held on for a gritty one-point win at Norwood Oval on Saturday night. It was the first time the Bulldogs had beaten the Crows in the AFLW. Bulldogs co-captain Ellie Blackburn said it was a tough outing. “Adelaide are a great outfit and we definitely rate them very high,” she said. “Their defence, their pressure, the way they go about it – they’re a top-notch team. “To get this win really sets us up.” It was not the most convincing of showings from the rusty Bulldogs. A summer of high player turnover, brought about by the addition of two expansion teams

to the league, and a heavy pre-season injury toll, saw the Bulldogs’ depth tested. The Bulldogs handed debuts to three players, but were reliant on a number of their premiership stars to get them over the line. Defender Lauren Spark was best on ground for the Bulldogs. A key pillar in the back half, the 33-year-old was a road block between the Crows and goal. She finished with 14 possessions and 11 crucial marks. Hannah Scott was her usual driving force off the half-back line for the Bulldogs. An All Australian last season, Scott finished with a team-high 19 possessions, many of which turned defence into attack in the blink of an eye. Defender Libby Birch was outstanding in the one-on-one contests. The 21-year-old has been a dependable asset for the Dogs since their inaugural season.

Blackburn was prominent with 18 disposals, while Emma Mackie shone as a link-up player across half-forward. The Dogs other co-captain, Katie Brennan, kicked her side’s only two goals in the second quarter. When the Bulldogs needed someone to put their body on the line in the second half, Kirsty Lamb put her hand up. She had a team-high eight tackles to go with 11 disposals. The Bulldogs rode their luck. Had the Crows kicked straight – the hosts finished with 1.11 – the outcome might have been a different. The Bulldogs next test will come in their home opener against Geelong at VU Whitten Oval on Saturday night. With both sides winning their round one matches by a point, a big crowd is anticipated at the Kennel. Lance Jenkinson

Altona top-scorer Adam Yates guides the ball to the off side in search of runs. (Damjan Janevski)

IN THE DOGHOUSE ■ It is difficult not to refer to the run-making brothers who pilfer bowling attacks in the subbies for Werribee as The Dean Machine, because they are a prolific combination. It is a name that the unassuming pair is not fond of, but one they’ll have to get accustomed to based on current form. Last weekend Matt knocked out yet another century – his third of the season – and he has a 97 as well; while brother Shaun scored 77, his third 50-plus score of the year. Unfortunately younger brother Travis, who plays for Footscray Edgewater in premier cricket and for Victoria, had a lean day with the willow, scoring 1. Werribee amassed a formidable 7-294 against Hoppers Crossing. The Werribee bowlers will have the collective might of four, first XI premiership reunions supporting them next Saturday at Chirnside Park. ■ Adam Contessa is juggling a few sports caps at the moment with his new role as senior coach of the Sunshine Kangaroos in the WRFL division one competition ramping up. The Kangaroos suffered a grand final hangover of sorts in 2018 and Adam has the big job of righting the ship. He also is a very important cog in the Yarraville Club Cricket Club first XI where he got among the wickets last weekend. With Will Sheridan out of the attack early, Contessa chimed in with a tidy 4-27 as the Clubbers took the points over Spotswood. Adam is also on the committee for the Western Bulldogs past players and officials, has a young family and business life. ■ Yarraville Cricket Club is holding its annual president’s luncheon on Friday, February 22, at the Yarraville Club in Stephen Street, Yarraville from 12.30pm. Guest speaker is former Australian and Victorian batsman Brad Hodge, with Dave O’Neil as the MC. The pair should be very provocative and entertaining. Tickets are $120 which includes a two-course meal with drinks and are available through rod.wood@ toyota.com.au or 0407 357 121.

Altona keeps its cool By Lance Jenkinson Altona refused to wilt in the Saturday heat. The A’s were cool, calm and collected as temperatures soared into the high 30s, patiently negotiating their way to a competitive 253 off 77.2 overs against Taylors Lakes in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association at Lionheart Reserve. A’s captain Adam Yates said it was a good coin toss for his side to win, allowing them to bat first and take full advantage of the conditions. “It was very hot, so it was tough work for both teams,” he said. “We really worked hard on setting up a platform. “We spoke before the game about being no more than two down [at the tea break]. “That’s been an issue for us, we’ve been four or five down and we can’t really accelerate after tea. It was the really big focus.” Altona has set Taylors Lakes a massive task on day two this Saturday. Taylors Lakes has not scored more than

200 since November and only once have they scored over 250 this summer. It will be a mammoth task for the bottom-ofthe-ladder side. Leading the way at the crease for Altona was Yates himself. The skipper continued his strong form with 82 off 121 balls. Since the Christmas break, Yates has raised the bat for three consecutive half centuries. He passed 500 runs for the season and is averaging 51.2. Yates puts his big summer down to re-focusing on his role in the team. “Not coaching this year has freed me up a bit to focus on my own game,” he said. “Fingers crossed it can keep going.” Greg Sheehan featured in a 123-run third wicket partnership with Yates. Sheehan exuded that patience with 55 off 130 balls. “He just played good cricket shots,” Yates said. “They bowled a lot of spin and he used his feet pretty well and hit through the leg side well.”

Daniel Mackenzie (30) and Prateek Krishna (21) provided some handy runs. While finals have almost certainly passed Altona by, it still has plenty to achieve in the last few rounds. The A’s have blooded three youngsters in the past two rounds, but Yates was adamant player development will not come at the expense of victories. “It’s about the development of our kids and playing some good cricket,” Yates said. “The reason you play cricket is to win games and hopefully we finish with a couple of good wins.” Meanwhile, Yarraville will need to work hard to defend the 8-213 it posted against Melton at McPherson Park. Aidan Salvado produced his top score of the summer with 91. Brenton Hodges made 75, but Williamstown still struggled to post a competitive score as it was all out for 178 against Ormond at E.E. Gunn Reserve. Ormond survived five overs before stumps to be 0-8.

■ As I wrote last week, you can vote on the name of the west’s A League franchise and help choose the colours. It is a very important decision and one I hope is not hijacked. The club is using ‘We are west. We are proud’ as its slogan in the lead-up to beginning life in the A League. I think giving fans an involvement from the start is the way to go and sets up a relationship built on trust and respect.

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Altona North’s season heading in the right direction Altona North’s upswing in form in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 has come as no surprise to playing assistant coach Andrew Auciello. North is getting rewarded for the enthusiasm and preparation of skipper Haydn Wilkinson and buy-in and toil of the playing group. A three-game winning streak has pushed North back in the premiership mix. “It’s down to the hard work on Tuesday and Thursday that everyone is doing,” Auciello said. “You sort of create your own luck and that is happening now.” Wilkinson is leading the charge for Altona North. The opening batsman has implored his players to improve with every training session. The players are doing some heavy lifting for him between matches and the benefits can be seen with their rising stocks in the league. “The captain, for sure, has been excellent in setting the tone,” Auciello said. “He’s the driving force, really pushes everyone and everyone is right behind him.

“The form is coming through.” Altona North gained a lot of confidence out of its big win over Aberfeldie in a one-day game at Clifton Park on Sunday. A day after toppling Greenvale Kangaroos, North laid down the challenge straight away to a quality Abers outfit, posting an above-par 7-159 off 40 overs in tough batting conditions. “At the start of the day, looking at the pitch, we thought 130 might be around par,” Auciello said. “To get nearly 160, especially with it popping around a bit, was really good.” Altona North’s bowlers stuck to the script, routing Aberfeldie for just 114. Nick Rainone, North’s leading scorer with 40, completed a man-of-the match performance, 5-31 off 7.1 overs with his spot-on medium pace. “The pitch was doing a lot for him, so he was putting it there, being patient and letting them make the mistakes,” Auciello said. Domenic Di Guglielmo and Buddhi Samarawickrama snared two wickets apiece. While it was Rainone’s day on this occasion,

Auciello says the real strength of Altona North is the close-knit team. “Everyone wants to be there, everyone is good mates and that’s what we’re trying to breed out at Altona North,” he said Altona North will face fourth-placed Tullamarine in a blockbuster at Crofts Reserve on Saturday. In senior division, Spotswood maintained the pressure on the top four with a seven-wicket win over Sunshine United at Donald McLean Reserve. The fifth-placed Woodsmen will meet St Albans, the team sitting fourth, in a home game starting on Saturday. Seddon sunk to the bottom after a 94-run hammering from St Albans, while Yarraville Club is also outside the top four after a six-wicket loss to Keilor. Lance Jenkinson Domenic Di Guglielmo puts in work for Altona North. (Damjan Janevski)

Finals go up in flames By Lance Jenkinson A slow burn has likely cooked Footscray’s finals chances in the Victorian Premier Cricket. The Bulldogs’ inability to chase down Camberwell Magpies’ sizeable target of 294 at Merv Hughes Oval on Saturday will almost certainly consign them to the finals scrap heap. The desperate Dogs are now in second-last spot, 15 points outside the top eight and in need of a miracle with three matches remaining. Bulldogs captain Dylan Kight was left deflated after his side was kept to 9-258 off 96 overs – 36 runs short of victory – resulting in the match being drawn and the points shared. “It was disappointing,” Kight said. “We had a good chance to chase down a big score, which we haven’t had too many chances to do over the past few years with this group. “We got off to a pretty good start with Ash [Armstrong] and Matt [Underwood], but we sort of didn’t really get ahead of the rate or ahead of the game. “We just found ourselves a bit short in the end.” It is hard to be critical – cruel even – of Armstrong and Underwood from the cheap seats. The young openers bravely set a platform for Footscray with a 97-run partnership. Underwood took the lead with 90 off 191 balls and Armstrong supported well with 23 off 96. On another day and in another situation, the pair would be lauded for their partnership, particularly with the top shelf bowlers Camberwell was thrusting before them. “They’re a good bowling attack,” Kight said. “They’re obviously led by [Andrew] Fekete, who just gave us nothing all day and he bowled the house down. “They’ve got a couple of left-armers in [William] Walker and [Matthew] Whittaker who do the same and don’t give you anything. “They bowled to a 7-2 field and made it very difficult to score.” However, this occasion required more urgency from Footscray’s top order. Armstrong and Underwood combined for 174 dot balls – far too many when you have such a massive total to chase down. Kight (30 off 68) and Dean Russ (23 off 67) were also kept in check, combining to leave 82 balls on the table. Could the Bulldogs have chanced their arm a bit more? The benefit of hindsight says yes. “It’s a double edged sword with the opening partnership,” Kight said. “It was very good in one sense, but it also put us a little bit behind the eight ball. “We assessed it as a batting group and at 0-97, you always take that, but when you’re chasing a score of 290, you still need to be conscious of the run rate, which we just let get on top of us.”

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Yarraville-Footscray’s finals hopes are fading by the week in the Bowls Victoria premier division. The Bulldogs are a massive 26 points out of fourth spot with four games to play. They needed to somehow upset top-of-the-ladder Essendon, but despite their competitive showing, they went down 92-84. Altona also has the faintest of pulses after an 84-63 win over Clayton. The A’s would need a miracle to reach the finals.

Baseball

Williamstown Wolves remain in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 finals hunt. The Wolves made it eight wins from their past 11 games in a 16-5 mauling of Mulgrave Rebels on Sunday. Even with their strong form, the Wolves are still two games out of the top four with only five games to play. The Wolves and Mulgrave will face off again tomorrow at the Melbourne Ballpark. Meanwhile, Newport Rams have a finals berth after a 7-6 win over Springvale Lions at K.C. White Reserve on Sunday. The Rams and Lions will meet again tomorrow night at Melbourne Ballpark.

Basketball

Western suburbs product Maddison Rocci is heading to the Women’s National Basketball League finals with the University of Canberra Capitals. Rocci, the 2016 Don Deeble rising sports star of the year, has played in 23 games for the Capitals this season, averaging 5.83 points, 2.09 assists and 1.78 rebounds. The 20-year-old is part of a Capitals team that has improved from a sixth-placed finish in 2017-18 to minor premiers this season. The Capitals will square off with Adelaide Lightning in a three-game finals series, starting in Canberra on Saturday.

Football

Footscray opener Matthew Underwood proved a tough nut to crack on Saturday. (Damjan Janevski)

The Bulldogs tried to claw back the run rate in the middle order through Jordan Kight (37 off 55), Tallan Wright (13 off 18), Hamish Winter-Irving (24 off 42) and Siddhesh Dixit (13 off 13), but it fast became apparent the Magpies worm was too far in front. So, it turned into a battle of survival for Footscray, with Winter-Irving and Jack Sheppard seeing out the final overs for a draw. “We don’t set out to draw games, we set out to

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win or lose game, but that’s the way it is,” Kight said. “When it got down to nine down and we had four and a half overs left, we couldn’t get the runs, so there was no other option really. “You’re just trying to fight and not go all out. “I’m proud of Hamish and Jack – hats off to what they did [to save the game].” Footscray will hit the road to face Frankston Peninsula in a two-day game starting Saturday.

Fixtures for the elite under-18 girls and boys football competitions were released by AFL Victoria last week. The girls season will begin on March 2 with rivals Western Jets and Calder Cannons in the season opener at Rams Arena. The boys will start on March 23 with the Jets first game against the Northern Knights a day later at Ikon Park. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly

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Rising star eyes Tokyo By Lance Jenkinson Celeste Mucci has beaten a star-studded field of young western suburbs athletes to emerge with the Don Deeble rising sport star of the year award for 2018. The heptathlete was adjudged to be the best of the best at the annual awards night at the Yarraville Club on Wednesday night. Mucci received the honour, along with $5000, donated by Yarraville Club Cricket Club. “There’s so many amazing athletes in the west,” Mucci said. “I’m really happy we get to have this awards night … I’m really grateful for this club and to the sponsors. I have a lot of interstate and international trips this year, so this money will definitely help towards that.” Mucci, 19, a product of the Williamstown Athletics Club, competed at two major events in 2018. She was in the Australian open-age team at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and represented Australia at the IAAF world under-20 championships in Finland. Coming fourth in the Commonwealth Games on home soil is something Mucci will reflect upon fondly. “I took away a lot of confidence from that trip overall and competing in front of a home crowd is something that I will never forget,” she said. “I definitely learnt a lot from that experience and, moving forward, I’ll definitely take bits from that into my future competitions.” Later in the year, in Finland, Mucci strutted her stuff on the international stage. At the world under-20s two years ago, the Maribyrnong College graduate had to settle for 17th. This time around, she just missed out on the podium, finishing fifth.

“Going back to my age group in my second world juniors as a top-age athlete, I definitely wanted to compete better than I did in 2016,” Mucci said. “It was definitely one of the strongest competitions I’ve ever had, so to come away with a fifth, I was very happy.” Mucci has a number of landmark events to tick off in the next 18 months. Everything the Altona resident does will be geared towards qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. “I’ve got a few European competitions coming up this year,” she said. “Hopefully [I’ll] score well enough for the World University Games and put myself in a good position for next year’s national trials, which will be Olympic trials.” Mucci will do it all with a smile. She relishes the chance to compete against the best heptathlates in the world and the challenges that come through training every day. “The girls coming through my age are very strong as well,” she said. “I love all of them – they’re all great athletes and great girls.” The Don Deeble rising sport star of the year 2018 runners-up, Bailey Lewis (taekwondo) and Luke Plapp (cycling), each received $2500. The other finalists were Dylan Molinaro (squash), Dylan Brasher (cricket), Louise Mendes (athletics), Xavier O’Halloran (football), Carly James (hockey), Nikau Pouaka-Grego (baseball) and Frank Mazza (athletics). Heptathlete Celeste Mucci is the 2018 Don Deeble rising sports star of the year. (Damjan Janevski)

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