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The cafe began with a gallery space, moving on to host award-winning theatre and, more recently, comedy, poetry and music. Mr Coyle said a crowd-funding campaign to buy the building when it went up for sale in 2015 showed how important the venue had become to the community. The building was eventually sold to an investor for a little over $1.575 million. “I was the first ‘Fitzroy-style’ cafe in Footscray and the first bar in the area, as well, when a lot of pubs were shutting down,” Mr Coyle said. “It’s been a pioneer and it’s been a lot to a lot of people over the years. A lot of people had
their first opportunity to play their first gig here. “What I’m proud of is the fact we’ve lasted so long – not many venues go the distance,” he said. Zoning changes in central Footscray have paved the way for more multi-level redevelopment, creating sharp rises in property rates and making it difficult for businesses to secure long-term leases. The Dancing Dog will celebrate 17 years with a special event on March 23, permanently closing on March 28 with a final open mic night.
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Soaring rents and development pressure have claimed another Footscray live venue scalp – culture and cafe trailblazer the Dancing Dog Cafe. After 17 years of trading, the cafe will close its doors later this month after rising costs made it unviable. The Dancing Dog gained prominence as one of the few live music and entertainment venues in the heart of Footscray, hosting music, theatre, comedy and cultural events since opening in 2002.
Owner Ben Coyle said Australian music legends Paul Kelly and Ross Hannaford had played at the Albert Street venue, with a number of other musicians also getting their starts through open mic nights. The closure, slated for March 28, will follow the demise of the Reverence Hotel, which called last drinks last Saturday after almost seven years. Mr Coyle said he was disappointed to be pulling the plug. “It was out of our hands,” he said. “The cost has been going up in Footscray as far as rents and rates go.” 1182408-CG18-15
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR On 19 February at the Ordinary Council Meeting, Councillors endorsed a decision to appoint a notfor-profit provider of in-home support services. The decision to enter this subcontracting arrangement was a result of reforms being made by the Federal Government to the aged care and disability service systems as well as the number of providers currently delivering these services competitively in our City. Before the decision was made, extensive research was carried out and a number of options considered. Essential to any future arrangement was the continuity of care to our clients, providing them with the best possible support, as well as the ongoing employment of our staff and maintenance of their current conditions. The decision was not made lightly and after an extensive process the merits of a subcontracting arrangement were agreed upon. The provider – Uniting AgeWell – will deliver Council’s in-home aged care services, including home care, personal care, and in-home respite. We are committed to maintaining both quality and continuity of care while minimising change. The central objective of this process has been to appoint a high quality provider, with a comprehensive service offering who will ensure the continuing availability of services to support people to live as independently as possible within their own home. The decision to appoint Uniting AgeWell follows a joint tender process undertaken by Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay City Councils to identify a philosophically aligned provider that could provide the quality of care required, along with continuing local employment for Council employees. Uniting AgeWell has an excellent reputation for quality care and employment, and is a community focussed, not-for-profit organisation with a local presence.
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They currently provide a range of services to support older adults across our City, including social support groups, in-home respite services and Home Care Packages, and are well placed to provide support to local clients. At Uniting AgeWell, the focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence at every age and stage of their lives; to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the services they need to live the life they want.
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Under the subcontracting arrangement, clients will continue to receive the same high quality of care from the carers they have become familiar with and Council employees will be offered employment with the same terms and conditions. We will work closely with Uniting AgeWell over the coming months to transition clients and staff to the new provider, with a service commencement date likely to take place in June 2019. Council will continue to manage the funding and quality assurance processes for these services until at least 2020.
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2. Addressing the crowd at 2019 St Jerome’s Festival in Footscray Park, Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov.
1. Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov, pictured with a local family at February’s Citizenship Ceremony.
Tuesday 26, 6.30pm – City Development Special Committee
3. Mayor Cr Martin Zakharov, alongside Cr Cuc Lam at the official proceedings of the annual Yarraville Festival.
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4. Cr Simon Crawford, Cr Gina Huynh and Cr Mia McGregor at the opening of the new playspace at Footscray Park. 5. Cr Megan Bridger-Darling with members of the community at the recent 2019 Civic Awards ceremony.
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Hub plan back on track By Benjamin Millar Footscray railway station will become a dedicated transport hub and Paisley Street will be transformed under an ambitious $9 million plan to revitalise the suburb. Maribyrnong council last week released plans for a “Footscray transport interchange” on Irving Street and extensive improvements to Paisley Street, along with upgrades to surrounding areas. Footscray is already Melbourne’s busiest suburban train station and the second busiest for bus movements. But a council report has found access between transport modes in central Footscray
is “sub optimal”, with some stops in Paisley Street located up to 350 metres from the train station. Transport for Victoria (TfV) prepared a concept plan for a centralised transport hub in Irving Street in 2016, but the project failed to attract state government funding. The council is again pushing for the state government to chip in money for the hub, paving the way for the transformation of Paisley Street with dedicated bike lanes, improved footpaths and more trees. “Improvements to the public realm are critical to support the expected growth of jobs (3400) and people (30,500) in Footscray by 2031,” the report states.
The concept plans for the Paisley Street precinct and transport interchange, endorsed at last week’s council city development meeting, will now go out for community consultation. Footscray MP Katie Hall said she was pleased to see the council focusing efforts on the beautification of central Footscray. “Paisley Street has needed attention for a long time,” she said. “I’m strongly supportive of any improvements to cycling and pedestrian connections, too – separating bikes and pedestrians from buses makes sense.” Ms Hall said she would always support and advocate for funds to beautify and improve central Footscray.
Golden retreiver Teddy is looking forward to the biennial Pet Expo. (Marco De Luca)
Purr-fect way to pamper your pets Free dog portraits will be just one of the pet-themed perks at the Maribyrnong Pet Expo later this month. The March 31 event aims to promote responsible pet ownership and will include pet registration and microchipping. The biennial expo will also feature carnival rides, jumping castles, face-painting and a petting zoo, as well as a reptile display, food trucks and tips and hints on caring for animals. Prizes will be on offer for Best Dressed Pet and Pet/Owner lookalikes.
Award-winning pet photographer Belinda Richards from Frog Dog Studios in Yarraville will be inviting pets into her pop-up dog portrait photo booth. “My favourite part of photographing dogs is the different personalities,” she said. “Just like people, no two dogs are the same. I am looking forward to meeting all the new doggo personalities of the inner west at this year’s Pet Expo.” Maribyrnong mayor Martin Zakharov said the Pet Expo is a family-friendly day.
“With over 7000 dogs and 2000 cats registered in Maribyrnong, it’s clear we love our pets,” he said. “Come along and find out what you have always wanted to know about your pets at one of the information stalls on animal care and welfare with local veterinarians.” The 2019 Maribyrnong Pet Expo will be held 10am to 2pm Sunday, March 31 at Coulson Gardens in Maribyrnong.
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Residents want action on recycling Hobsons Bay residents have expressed anger at all their waste going to landfill as the ban on SKM Services accepting recyclables at two facilities enters a third week. Residents are again being urged to hold onto their recyclable waste after the Environment Protection Authority closed down SKM’s Coolaroo and Laverton North sites on February 15, due to fire risks. Altona resident Erin Finnigan said ratepayers needed reassurance that genuine attempts were being made to find a timely solution. “It’s not enough to ‘monitor day by day’ as the mayor states,” she said. “We need to know if it’s intended to simply ‘monitor’ this situation until someone else fixes it – a government body – or the contract expires [in February 2020]. “The council ought be seeking legal advice as to whether the contract should be rescinded if a recycling service can no longer be fulfilled. “In my view, this is much more than a mere disappointment, rather it is an utter disgrace.” Newport resident Michele Winter said she was shocked when she learnt her recyclables would go to landfill. “Hobsons Bay should not have collected the recycling this week,” she said. “At least we would have had the time to look up the problem and try a little harder condensing it down for the next pick-up. “The big question is – what if the problem with SKM Recycling is not resolved by then?” Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden has encouraged residents to hold back their recycling while the council works with SKM and the state government to investigate immediate options as well as long-term solutions. “We are also receiving advice on the contractual obligations of SKM Recycling so we can ensure our city’s recycling is supported to the fullest extent possible in both the short and long term,” he said. “However, unfortunately with limited processing capacity at other facilities, we have had no other option but to continue sending recycled materials to landfill.” SKM was contacted for comment. Goya Dmytryshchak
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New focus on living well By Goya Dmytryshchak Uniting AgeWell has been awarded the contract to deliver in-home care for the aged and people under 65 with disabilities in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong. Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils last week released a joint statement following their controversial decision to outscource home care, personal care and in-home respite. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said Uniting AgeWell was expected to take over in June.
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“Under this arrangement, Uniting AgeWell offers continuity of employment for council staff to transition their employment with the same working conditions, with the ability to remain working locally and to maintain their relationships with their clients,” he said. “The alternative was our staff facing an uncertain future, in light of the impending government funding reforms. “Our clients will experience a seamless transition of provider, will pay the same fees as they would pay to council and will have the peace of mind that comes with not having to move from one provider to another when their service needs become more complex.” Uniting AgeWell chief executive Andrew Kinnersly said the not-for-profit’s focus was on helping people live well with choice and peace of mind. “As more people choose to live in their homes longer, providing high-quality, tailored
Marie Crennan, carer Eleneth Ferris and Jean Robinson. (Joe Mastroianni)
support is integral,” he said. “Together, we can continue to make a real difference to the lives of older people in the inner west.” The Australian Services Union branch secretary Lisa Darmanin said its members strongly opposed outsourcing of in-home aged-care services. “Council in-home care is one of council’s most highly regarded services because of
the quality carers that deliver this essential service,” she said. “The decisions by Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to outsource in-home aged-care are bad for older residents and bad for hard-working council staff. “Each of the councillors who supported the outsourcing of in-home aged care should be ashamed of themselves.”
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Victory for soccer plan Melbourne Victory’s new $18 million soccer academy is closer to kicking off after being included in Maribyrnong council’s updated Footscray Park master plan. The champion A-League club last year revealed plans for new training and development facilities in the western half of Footscray Park and Robert Barrett Reserve near Highpoint. The Footscray Park component includes three new floodlit pitches, including a show pitch, six unisex changerooms, warm-up facilities and undercover seating for 600 spectators. Maribyrnong councillors last week voted to endorse the updated Footscray Park Masterplan for community consultation. The existing plan was developed in 2011 after the park was found to be highly valued but underused due to poor access and a lack of quality facilities. The master plan has guided works across the park including new parking, an playground and tree planting. A council report stated the updated master plan “unlocks the site’s potential” and will strengthen the local sporting landscape. Melbourne Victory is seeking a 21-year lease for the academy site. The revised master plan also includes increased landscaping, new walking paths and free public wi-fi. Consultation will take place this month. Benjamin Millar
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Artists’ eye on the prize Entries are open for the second running of The Footscray Art Prize, with $17,500 of prizes on offer. More than 800 entries were received in the first year of the biennial prize in 2017 and organisers are expecting an even bigger response to the four categories of the 2019 prize. Entrants will be in the running for a main prize valued at $10,000, the Street Art Prize valued at $5000, the Tertiary Art Prize valued at $1500 and the Young Artists Prize valued at $500 for each of the primary and secondary student categories. The winner of the street art prize will also have the chance to recreate their entry on a prominent Footscray wall.
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The prize is a collaboration between Victoria University, Maribyrnong council, Footscray Community Arts Centre and the Rotary Club of Footscray. FCAC director Martin Paten said the competition was a wonderfully curated visual sensation of experiences, ideas, memories and moments by artists from all over the country. Entries close on March 15 and a shortlist will be announced in April. Shortlisted works will be displayed at Footscray Community Arts Centre and VU at MetroWest. Winners will be announced in June. Entries: www.footscrayartprize.com Benjamin Millar
Seven new Local Drug Action Teams have been announced for Melbourne’s west. The teams, led by organisations including cohealth and Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils, work on alcohol and drug harm prevention activities in the west.
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Williamstown Little Athletics Centre has received a $2500 grant from Coles to buy sports gear thanks to funds raised through the sale of Coles’ community chiller bags. The chiller bags were designed by Lachie Macdonald, aged 8, from Victoria, and Charlie De Bruyn, 11, from Western Australia. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @MaribyrnongWkly @star_weekly
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VU appoints Bracks as chancellor By Benjamin Millar Former Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has been named as the next chancellor of Victoria University. Current Chancellor George Pappas will step down from the role he has held for almost a decade at the end of this year. Deputy Chancellors Wayne Kayler-Thomson and Gaye Hamilton will temporarily fill the role next year for six months each before Mr Bracks takes up his appointment at the start of 2021. Mr Bracks was elected to Parliament in the
seat of Williamstown in 1994, rising through the ranks to take on Labor Party leadership and become the Victorian premier in 1999 – a role he held until 2007. He said he was honoured to be selected as the sixth chancellor at VU, as it expands to meet demand in the western suburbs of Melbourne. “The history of the university is extremely important, it’s a university that grew out of Melbourne’s west,” he said. “Increasingly there is going to be greater demand for the university, and it’s really about framing for this and assisting young people to give them good opportunities.”
Mr Bracks said it was vital the federal government did not lose sight of the importance of adequately funding tertiary education and institutions such as VU. “Government funding is extremely important, investment in education is investment in the capital capacity of the country,” he said. Mr Bracks has recently been serving as chair of the VU-led West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA), a job-focused collaboration of local governments, businesses and the community. WoMEDA focuses on creating high-skills
job clusters in suburbs such as Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee. Mr Bracks said Victoria University is well placed to ensure graduates can make the most of the growing opportunities across a range of sectors in the area including health and allied services. Mr Bracks cited his experience running the second biggest state in the country and background in education as useful preparation for the role. “I am genuinely excited about taking up the role of chancellor and having an opportunity to shape the future of VU.”
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Diggers are regrouping after the disbanding of Williamstown RSL, with veterans and residents being urged to attend weekly meetings started up at a local yacht club. Veterans have formed a Friends of Williamstown RSL group, which is meeting at Hobsons Bay Yacht Club from 5.30pm every Thursday until Anzac Day. The sub-branch was dissolved after its club was forced to close in 2017 due to a multi-million dollar debt. Immediate past president of the former Williamstown RSL, Vietnam veteran Bruce O’Brien said the Friends were now planning for Anzac Day. “The Friends group aims to preserve the local RSL’s heritage, the memory of Williamstown’s military who died whilst serving and protecting our country, plus those who have since passed on, thus ensuring the continuation of Anzac
commemorative services in Williamstown,” he said. “The Friends currently have a core of five, all of whom have been in uniform with service ranging from Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor, Canberra, Solomon Islands, and Vietnam. “As ‘we once were soldiers’, we do need help plus some supersonic brainpower. We are therefore inviting all local residents, former and current serving military to come along and join us.” Commodore Tony Dawson and the executive of the Hobsons Bay Yacht Club, which is next to the cenotaph, encouraged all former members of the Willimastown RSL to enjoy the facilities. For more information, email Bruce brucnsue@bigpond.net.au or Shannon at shannon@flask.com.au Goya Dmytryshchak
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Drug dealer loses bid to appeal By Goya Dmytryshchak Former Australian kickboxing champion Dragan ‘Machine Gun Charlie’ Arnautovic has lost his bid to appeal a 10-year jail term for drug trafficking. The 56-year-old was found guilty by a County Court jury of trafficking a commercial quantity of heroin and trafficking methylamphetamine between November 9 and December 17, 2016. He was sentenced last June to a non-parole period of eight years in prison. The Melton West resident and gym owner had sold drugs to covert police at Laverton and
Williamstown. Drugs were also found at his home and underneath his mother’s house in St Albans. In total, police recovered about $374,000 worth of drugs. Arnautovic, who has spent about 24 years in custody since 1990, committed his latest offences while on parole for similar offences. The sentencing judge stated that in light of Arnautovic’s three prior substantial terms of imprisonment for similar offences, deterrence, denunciation and protection of the community were important considerations. Arnautovic’s appeal was based on claims
that he shouldn’t have been charged for two different drugs when they had been found simultaneously. However, Court of Appeal justices Emilios Kyrou and Lesley Taylor struck out his bid to appeal. “We reject the applicant’s submission that the fact that the methylamphetamine was stored in the same location as the heroin diminishes the seriousness of the offending. “The two offences involved different drugs. “They would have caused their own separate harm to those who would have used them.” Arnautovic will be eligible for parole in 2026. His 77-year-old mother was not charged.
Dragan ‘Machine Gun Charlie’ Arnautovic. (Luke Hemer)
Help goes full cycle Williamstown’s Robert Adams knows what life is like for many of the people who drop in for support. The former street kid and founder of Helping Hand Cafe at Williamstown Church of Christ is extending his reach, trialling a mobile laundry service. “Usually, it’s people that are homeless or on the street or just not able to do their own washing,” Mr Adams said. “Now they’re coming here to get their own washing done and dried.” Orange Sky operates the laundry service, which runs from 11am-1pm to coincide with the cafe’s free meal program. Since 2005, the cafe has provided free lunch every Tuesday for people who are disadvantaged, sleeping rough, pensioners on their own or anyone who can’t afford a decent meal. Orange Sky’s Tess Melville said more volunteers were being sought to make the
mobile laundry at Williamstown a permanent weekly fixture. “We’ve been in Melbourne for nearly four years but about two weeks ago we got a new van to service the north west of Melbourne,” she said. “We’ve partnered with Helping Hand Cafe to set up side-by-side with their meal program so people can come, get a free meal, get their washing done, have a chat. “I think we probably underestimate what it means to have clean clothes on … it’s just giving people a bit of dignity back. “Our volunteers are probably our strongest assets on these vans … they sit and chat and create genuine connections with these people” The church is at 119 Douglas Parade, Williamstown. To volunteer visit https:// orangesky.org.au/ Goya Dmytryshchak
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Council declares war on plastics By Benjamin Millar Single use plastics could be wiped out of use at Maribyrnong council venues and events within three years. The council aims to phase out using plastic straws, balloons, polystyrene cups and bowls, plastic bags, plastic coffee cups and PET bottles by June 2020. By the end of December 2021 the council would phase out plastic cutlery and plates, sauce sachets, cling wrap and promotional material.
While noting the practical benefits of plastics, a council report has stated that plastic pollution is an urgent environmental problem. Plastic waste including plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, water bottles and food packaging represents about 10 per cent of all waste disposed of to landfill in Victoria. “It has been estimated that ocean surface waters alone could contain over 5 trillion plastic pieces, weighing over 250,000 tonnes,” the report stated. A feasibility study prepared by Blue Environment found the council can control
the use of some plastics, but others can only be addressed through advocacy with venue hirers, caterers, suppliers and other community organisations. The study found the top three priority areas to reduce or eliminate single use plastic are festivals, internal operations and sports clubs. Councillor Mia McGregor, who raised the idea of the plastic ban, told last week’s council meeting it was important the council addresses an urgent environmental problem. “[Plastics] go into our rivers, they go into our wildlife, it’s just mind-boggling that we’re
still making things that we might only use for a second or a minute,” she said. “I think this is actually just a really urgent problem and I think it’s really good that we have got this plan … I would really like to be able to walk out of here saying here’s one really good thing that I’ve been part of.” The council will develop guidelines outlining plastic alternatives, educate council staff and suppliers as well as the community, and raise awareness around the impacts of single use plastics. A plastic-free event will be trialled.
Share your experience People are being invited to provide feedback on Hobsons Bay council’s strategy to promote tourism, an industry generating $294 million annually into the local economy. The council has released its draft Experience Hobsons Bay Tourism Strategy 2019-24 for community feedback. Councillor Angela Altair, who holds the tourism portfolio, said the tourism industry also supported more than 1300 jobs locally. “We are lucky to have over 20 kilometres of breathtaking beaches and foreshore, as well as an array of cultural attractions and diverse shopping precincts,” she said. “Located only seven kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, where else can you get to your destination by ferry, bicycle, seaplane, train or even river punt?” Museum Victoria’s Scienceworks in Spotswood attracts more than 500,000 visitors each year.
Other main attractions in Hobsons Bay include Seaworks Maritime Precinct, The Substation, Altona and Williamstown beaches, HMAS Castlemaine, Melbourne Ballpark and the Newport Railway Workshops where Steamrail Victoria is based. The draft strategy was developed with stakeholders including tourism operators and volunteers at the Hobsons Bay Visitor Information Centre. The draft strategy and proposed first year action plan can be viewed at participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/tourism-strategy Feedback closes 5pm on April 5. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Let’s hear it for a good new year Once the New Year festivities and holidays are behind us, many people get motivated to get on top of things and make changes in their lives.
who’s been treating patients in Melbourne’s western suburbs for 15 years, or Marina Opacak, his colleague.
Audiologist Cris Ivanidis, director of Active Audiology, says hearing loss should never be ignored. He encourages people with any issues to make the time to seek expert help.
The hearing test is quick and simple. Discussing the results with an expert can put you at ease and empowers you to do something about it.
Government-accredited to provide free hearing “It’s time to do something about your hearing services and aids to pensioners and DVA loss. If you are having problems hearing people Goldcard holders, Active Audiology also tests for in restaurants, meetings or parties, it’s definitely tinnitus and custom makes noise plugs. worth having it checked out,” Cris says. The clinic is also independent, meaning there’s
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“Getting hearing checked is not just for older people. We investigate hearing problems from school-aged children all the way up to those in their 90s.
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End of line for Newport chimney By Goya Dmytryshchak The state’s rail authority is demolishing the iconic Newport boiler chimney, saying it is unsafe. VicTrack undertook a structural assessment of the chimney at the former Newport Railway Workshops after a piece of metal wrapped around the structure fell and landed in a work site last year. The assessment found that even with the construction of scaffold around the chimney, it continued to deteriorate. It found that surrounding transport
infrastructure and the presence of fuel pipelines made rebuilding the chimney unviable. While part of the former Newport Railway Workshops is included on the Victorian Heritage Register, the chimney has no heritage listing. The chimney was relocated to the Champion Road site from the former Lonsdale Street power station in 1926. There has been confusion among local residents and groups, with some such as the Newport Railway Museum next door thinking that scaffolding had been erected to restore the chimney.
VicTrack’s infrastructure group manager Andrew Santana said the chimney couldn’t be saved. “The old boiler chimney at Newport Railway Workshops is now a safety risk to residents and workers and needs to be demolished,” he said. “We’ll look to see if any of the old chimney’s materials can be given back to the community and reused by locals.” A demolition permit was issued by Hobsons Bay council. Demolition will take place manually over three weeks and will be conducted inside the scaffold.
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Try a different path A nautical compass was borrowed from Water Police to ensure Muslim officers at Williamstown police station would know which direction to face when they prayed. The compass was used to mark an arrow on the wall of the station’s diversity and inclusion room, which is open to all faiths. Williamstown police have long recognised the multiculturalism within its members, now that will be on show when the station doors are open to the public for the first time. As part of Cultural Diversity Week (March 16-24), the community can take part in a guided tour of the station and a multicultural lunch. Williamstown Acting Inspector Chris Allen said the tour aimed to build relations. “A few of the officers who were born from overseas are going to talk about their journey to Australia – what led them to come to Australia and what led them to join police.”
Hobsons Bay councillor Tony Briffa said the council had developed a program to encourage residents to meet their neighbours and share their cultures, languages and faith. “There are plenty of opportunities to experience live performances, games from across the globe and, of course, different types of food,” Cr Briffa said. “The Hobsons Bay Interfaith Network is hosting a bus tour of different places of worship, taking guests through the Australian Islamic Centre mosque, Williamstown Uniting Church and the Russian Orthodox Church.” Hobsons Bay’s residents hail from 144 countries, speak more than 100 languages and practise more than 90 faiths. View the full program at www.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/culturaldiversityweek Goya Dmytryshchak
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Growing young
Celebrating Catholic Education Week 2019
Catholic Education Week 2019 celebrates those who will shape the future, writes Sarah Marinos.
• Mass for Schools: The Mass for Schools will be held on Friday, March 15, at 10am at St Patrick’s Cathedral, led by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli. Catholic schools can send representatives to hear the Archbishop lead a celebration of the Eucharist. • Concert in the Park: The Mass for Schools will be followed by the popular Concert in the Park. Up to 2000 students are expected to gather in the nearby Treasury Gardens to listen to school bands and share a picnic lunch. • Visual Arts Exhibition: The exhibition showcases the artwork created by students in the Melbourne Archdiocese. The exhibition is open between 9am-4pm on Tuesday, March 12 to Friday, March 15; and on Saturday, March 16 between 2-5pm at the Catholic Leadership Centre, 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
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places of education, but as vital community hubs – anchor points that provide a sense of certainty and purpose and enduring values as Melbourne’s population booms,” Miles said.
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At the start of the year, more than 150,000 Catholic students across Melbourne took the first steps on their educational journey, or eagerly returned to school after the long summer break. Nearly one in four Victorian students are part of the Catholic education system attending more than 500 schools across the state. This year, two new primary schools in Wollert and Sunbury joined the growing number of Catholic schools, and will celebrate Catholic Education Week for the first time in 2019. The annual event is an opportunity for all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne to celebrate their Catholic identity, the pivotal role they play within their community and the strength of the sector. “Catholic education is committed to providing quality, accessible faith and values-based schooling to all those who want it,” says Catholic Education Melbourne acting executive director Jim Miles. “We believe in a partnership with parents. Catholic education provides choice, allowing parents to find schools that best meet their children’s needs. Growing school numbers make it clear families appreciate the option.” The theme of Catholic Education Week 2019 is ‘Growing Young in Christ’, recognising the spirit, optimism and energy of the young people who attend Catholic schools. As well as a series of major events on this theme, the week will be marked by schools arranging activities to bring together students, staff, families and communities. The Catholic school system places great emphasis on service to community and this is showcased during Catholic Education Week. “Catholic schools are seen as more than
This year, students, teachers, families and communities can take part in a range of activities and events in Melbourne, including:
“New and expanding communities in and around Melbourne now expect that a Catholic school will be part of their neighbourhood and we work hard to meet this demand.”
• Young Speakers Colloquium: Senior secondary students will attend this event to listen to inspirational speakers and hear about the diverse life journeys of former Catholic students. The event will be held at the Catholic Leadership Centre on Friday, March 15. For more information about Catholic Education Week activities in Melbourne, visit www.cem.edu.au
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Celebrate Women’s Day
Sunday, March 10 Party Animals are back with their up-tempo classic hits. Free, 4-7pm. 13 Civic Parade, Altona
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre will hold an International Women’s Day event from 10am-noon on Friday, March 8, including a performance by Mulu Belek, talks from Sergeant Maha Sukkar and Kagi Kowa and a Q&A session. RSVP essential ■ eventbrite.com.au
Way Out West Roots Music Club
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Club Altona
Sunday, March 10 Cumbia meets ska when The Ska Vendors with Pat Powell join special guest Dr Hernandez. DJs Larrabee and Mohair Slim. From 2-5.30pm, $15 ($10 members). 4 Market Street, Newport
Smokehouse 101
Friday nights Local band The Alleged Associates Trio features Footscray soul princess Zerafina Zara and regular guests. From 7pm, free. 101 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong
The Yarraville Club
Friday, March 29 Singer-songwriter Diesel is celebrating 30 years in music with a greatest hits album and a solo tour. From 8pm, tickets from $35. 135 Stephen Street, Yarraville
Yunggama (“to give and receive”) is an exhibition by Vicki Couzens, a Keerray Wurrong/Gunditjmara woman from the western districts of Victoria, 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 from 5.30-7pm on Friday, February 8; showing until March 16.
need to wear old shoes and clothing. Registration required via the Creative City Facebook event. ■ facebook.com/creativecityhobsonsbay
Walk the west
Join WalkWest, an annual fundraising event organised by Western Health Foundation that raises money to support “best care” for the people of Melbourne’s west. Take part in walks of two, five, or 10-kilometres or run beside the Maribyrnong River on Sunday, March 24. ■ walkwest.com.au
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School reunion
An Altona Primary School 1952-53 ex-students reunion lunch will be held from noon on Sunday, March 17, at Altona Sports Club. However, all years are welcome to attend. Contact: ■ Dot, 0418 517 075
Puppet workshops
Join Snuff Puppets and contemporary Japanese artist Riyo Harada for their Snuff Labb workshop, Transmorph, combining meditation, discussion, choreography, costume and puppet-making. The free workshops will be held at the Footscray Drill Hall from 10am-6pm on March 10-11
Rooster revealed
Williamstowner Kerry Fowler will give a talk about her book, Archibald J Fowler: The Rooster of Williamstown. Nicknamed “Chook” – as invariably were all Fowler men by their mates – the lawyer, community leader, historian and sportsman was definitely a rooster. Dr Fowler’s talk will be at Williamstown library on Sunday, March 17, from 2.30pm. and 16-17, followed by a performance from 6-10pm on March 19. ■ facebook.com/snuffpuppets
Mural creation
Help create a largescale ground mural at Altona’s Harrington Square on Friday, March 15, from 3-6pm and Saturday, March 16, from 10am-1pm. Gloves and aprons will be provided but participants
Bridge classes
Williamstown Bridge Club will run a course of lessons from Friday, March 8. Lessons from 10am-12.45pm at Altona Sports Club. First two lessons are free. If you wish to continue, the next six weeks cost $80 and includes a workbook and refreshments. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com
Friendship group
Altona Day View (Voice, Interest, Education of Women) Club meets 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at the Altona RSL Club. The club raises funds for the Smith Family. ■ 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
Diabetes support
Westgate Diabetes support group meets from 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club. ■ Elaine, 9255 5501 or 0415 030 996
LEVEL CROSSING REMOVAL WORKS
12 – 14 MARCH 2019
Werribee and Williamstown lines Works are underway to remove the Aviation Road level crossing. Temporary rail line closures are needed while we work to install the beams for the new road bridge.
Buses replacing trains On sections of the Werribee and Williamstown lines from 8.30pm on Tuesday 12 March to last service on Thursday 14 March 2019. Please allow an additional 30 minutes for your journey. Buses will also replace trains on some nights and weekends in February and March.
Traffic changes Car parking spaces at Laverton and Werribee stations will be temporarily closed from 6pm Sunday 10 March to Saturday 16 March to allow for replacement buses. Drivers may experience some delays as buses move through the area.
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recently lowered their mortgage pricing. But even as the cost of funding for banks goes up, economists have begun predicting the Reserve Bank may need to move the other way and lower the official cash rate to boost the sagging property market and lagging economy. Weak inflation, downward revisions to
GDP growth, slipping consumer confidence, falling dwelling prices and a slower global economy will weigh on the Reserve Bank’s outlook. Mr Cooke said home owners looking for the lowest rate should consider holding off locking in their mortgage rate, in case the RBA cuts later this year. “If you’re worried about a rate hike, get
on the front foot and look at a fixed-rate mortgage, but keep in mind that a growing number of economists predict the next RBA movement may be a rate cut,” he said. This is an edited version of a story on domain.com.au by Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman.
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Home owners have been warned to tread with caution when considering whether to lock in their home loan rates after several out-of-cycle rate rises from major and junior banks. Rising mortgage prices come at the same time as experts are starting to suggest the Reserve Bank could move in the opposite direction and cut rates, which could prompt banks to change course and follow suit. In January, NAB increased rates on its owner-occupier principal-and-interest loans by 12 basis points, and also hiked by 16 basis points its owner-occupier interest-only loans, investor principal-and-interest loans and investor interest-only loans. The bank last September announced it would hold its rates steady as long as possible, pledging to restore trust with existing customers, in the wake of hikes ranging from 14 to 16 basis points by rivals Westpac, Commonwealth Bank and ANZ. The move by the major lender follows a string of hikes from second-tier lenders in recent weeks, as the banks face higher funding costs. Some 13 junior lenders have lifted rates on some products by up to 20 basis points since December, including Macquarie Bank, ME Bank and Bank Australia, analysis by comparison platform finder.com.au found. “With the RBA cash rate stagnant and the costs of international borrowing increasing, many banks will increase their lending rates,” Finder insights manager Graham Cooke said. But in a competitive market, other lenders may “seize the opportunity” to get an edge over their rivals and reduce rates, he said. Citi Bank and IMB Bank have
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This classic 1950s brick veneer is ripe for renovation and, with a block of nearly 560 square metres with a frontage of about 15 metres, it has redevelopment potential, STCA. There are three bedrooms with their floorboards revealed. They share a bathroom and separate toilet. The lounge room, with original amber-glass sliding doors from the entry hall, has a gas heater set in a tapestry-brick surround. The kitchen, with an upright electric cooker, is ready for a revamp. There’s a detached brick-veneer garage and attached workshop and the large backyard has an endless expanse of lawn. The property is within easy reach of Paisley Park, recreation facilities, transport, shops and the beach.
An ideal starter or for downsizers looking for low maintenance, this appealing one-owner house has been well looked after over the years. Newport Park, The Pint of Milk eatery and The Strand waterfront are within five-minute walks, the station about eight. The house has two fitted bedrooms, the main with an en suite and french doors to a sizeable courtyard. The carpeted living area has french doors also, to the courtyard, while full-height windows provide views of the same from the meals zone. The kitchen, with a servery bench, has plenty of storage and stainless-steel wall oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher. Ducted heating, a split-system and abundant storage feature. Windows are dressed in a mix of roman blinds, quality drapes and plantation shutters and the palette is neutral. The property has a secure carport.
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WILLIAMSTOWN 3 Mill Lane, 3016 Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000
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There’s very good reason that this address is acknowledged as one of Williamstown’s finest. It has unimpeded vistas of the green expanses of Sadler Reserve flowing down to the beach and the blue of the bay – and they can be soaked up every day from various vantages. Let’s start on the third floor, where two large, robed and carpeted bedrooms perch under the roofline’s angled ceilings. One, with a desk and shelves as well, has plantation shutter-clad french doors to
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a rear balcony, while the main has the same but with those bay views from the front. It also has an en suite with spa and dual basins set in a stone vanity. The first floor is entirely devoted to the main living area. The carpeted sitting area has a gas log fire and sliders (with plantation shutters) to another balcony with those views, while the dining zone sits under a void admitting streams of light. The kitchen, with a waterfall stone island bench and walk-in pantry, has all the mod-cons and, just around the corner, a
clever little stone-topped wet bar serving the dining area. Entry level reveals two more fitted bedrooms, one with french doors to a glass-balustraded terrace (with the views). A smart bathroom, powder room and laundry are also here. A rumpus room, with a wall of cabinetry with sink, is the perfect link to a shade sail-sheltered deck with an integrated spa. Privacy walls and natural stonework enhance the lovely retreat feel out here. Multiple split-systems, white-on-white
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What’s on your bedside table? A photo of me with my Nan, plus my phone.
What was your first job? Packing the shelves and fridges at a general store in Anglesea when I was 12 years old.
Favourite sports team and player? Geelong Cats and Paddy Dangerfield.
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Leigh Melbourne, Greg Hocking Elly Partners Leigh Melbourne is feeling pretty chuffed right now. He’s just won an award as Agent of the Year in Williamstown for the second consecutive year. He earned this award through Rate My Agent, writes Carole Levy. Leigh’s sales and auctioneering skills have earned him hundreds of referrals and a legion of loyal clients during his 20 years in the real estate game. During that time, he owned a real estate business in Geelong before returning to his hometown of Williamstown more than six years ago to be part of the vibrant Greg Hocking Elly Partners team. Williamstown 8387 0000
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50 Electra Street, Williamstown The freedom to renovate when the moment is right or to consider new home site scope on the day you desire, STCA, ensures a wonderful family future can be enjoyed on some 673m2 in one of Williamstown’s most highly regarded addresses. Until the time for revival or replacement arrives, this three bedroom, three bathroom residence offers entirely comfortable living, dining and family room spaces complemented by a substantial central kitchen. The garden’s decking and pool deliver great present day appeal while its depth highlights the potential of dimensions that also provide a carport and ample additional parking amidst prestige, tree lined surroundings walking distance from Williamstown Primary School, St Mary’s, Ferguson Street cafes, Douglas Parade, Nelson Place and the water.
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2/7 Prismall Street, Altona North This well designed spacious residence offers a unique opportunity for modern day living. The sizeable downstairs space consists of a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area, harmoniously incorporating a generous yard ideal for effortless entertaining plus private front courtyard, expansive kitchen with an abundance of natural light, storage, stainless steel appliances and dishwasher. A separate formal lounge completing downstairs plus an airy and bright master bedroom with BIR, fourth bedroom/study and second bathroom. Upstairs another two large bedrooms with BIR’s and family central bathroom with separate bath and shower complete the home. This inviting house delivers practical living at its finest and is excellently equipped with remote single garage and second car space, central heating, split systems throughout and polished floor boards. Quiet no through road, walk to The Circle shops, schools, parks, Bayfit Leisure Centre and public transport, great investment or family home.
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4 2 2 $720,000 - $780,000 Sat 30th Mar at 11.30am Sat 11-11.30am Mark de Brabander 0406 536 447 Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584
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3 2 1 $1,175,000 - $1,250,000 Sat 30th Mar at 2.30pm Sat 12.45-1.15pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584
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24 Farm Street, Newport Constantly appealing, consistently attractive, a Californian is always a captivating prospect – and this bright, beautifully positioned example proves the point perfectly. The period image of the double fronted façade introduces desirable proportions including three inviting bedrooms sharing two stylishly appointed bathrooms. Polished timber floors and plentiful northern light complement living and dining areas that surround a contemporary kitchen defined by open-plan efficiency, a central island, stone benches and user-friendly storage. Low-maintenance landscaping and the significant addition of a secure garage enhance the north-facing rear garden of this great opportunity – poised to enjoy abundant parkland, The Strand, Newport station and the shops and cafes of Hall Street.
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16 Illawarra Street, Williamstown Brilliant potential in the best of all positions, this evocative Victorian reveals irresistible scope for exploring renovation possibilities, subject to council approval, on some 364m2 just one street back from the Esplanade. A three bedroom floorplan behind a façade of classical beauty includes a central lounge that leads to separate spaces for living and dining accompanied by a functional kitchen and basic bathroom. Beyond, an alfresco area and a garden backdrop complemented by its north facing aspect and rear laneway access – assets that add to the outstanding sense of potential that defines this totally tempting traditional property. An opportunity of un-paralleled appeal in a location that will always provide spectacular lifestyle pleasure!
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17 Macneil Drive, Altona Meadows The allure of living adjacent to Newport Lakes Park leads the long list of attractions that define this bright contemporary residence where fabulous first floor spaces open to north and south facing balconies. Double garage. Highly desirable.
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21 First Avenue, Altona North The allotment, the originality and the position each contribute to the exceptional opportunity offered by this classical c1950s home – a three bedroom property with evident potential for renovation and enticing scope for investigating development potential, subject to council approval, on some 557m2. Traditional lines frame present day proportions while the north west rear orientation adds a natural advantage to rewarding dimensions adjacent to Paisley Park.
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3 1 2 $730,000 - $790,000 Sat 16th Mar at 2.30pm Sat 11.15-11.45am Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584 Terry Fitzpatrick 0422 971 667
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1/13 Croker Street, Newport Its own street frontage and a lush expanse of established lawn provide ideal introductions to this superlative single level, three bedroom unit where living/dining areas that catch all the northern light featuring an open-plan kitchen. A second inviting lawn and a carport further distinguish a property offering huge advantages - from lifestyle and investment perspectives – walking distance from Challis Street and Newport Gardens Primary School. One of only two.
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The allure of its location adjacent to Newport Lakes Park leads the long list of attractions that define this bright contemporary residence. A ground level fourth bedroom that offers an ideal home office option complements three top floor bedrooms, two bathrooms and a central retreat while fabulous first floor living and dining areas opening to superb north and south facing balconies surround a stainless steel fitted kitchen. Double garage. Highly desirable.
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2 Tobruk Crescent, Williamstown Surrounded by an allotment measuring some 511m2, further enhanced by a north facing rear aspect and significant second frontage to Bayview Street, this original two bedroom property is a classic offering compelling potential, subject to council approval. Williamstown High School zoning adds to the attraction of a site that’s walking distance from Jawbone Reserve and so beautifully close to the swimming beach, parks and shopping.
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25 Twyford Street, Williamstown Pursue the possibilities, appreciate the location – the originality of this period classic is significantly enhanced by its proximity to the Esplanade, the bay and the Williamstown Botanic Gardens. A three bedroom format complemented by substantial covered alfresco space, a lock-up garage and exceptional rear access on some 361m2 provides outstanding impetus for considering renovation options, subject to council approval. The results, like the location, will be endlessly rewarding!
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• Style and quality were at the forefront when this stunning, architecturally designed home was created...with family in mind, three separate living quarters have been formed, offering a sense of both space and privacy • Heart of the home is the kitchen, living and dining area, flooded with natural light overlooking the dual decked areas and tranquil yard. Second living or fourth bedroom, cinema room or children’s play area, adds additional space to an already functional and flexible layout. Separate study with recycled timber batten screen feature complements the recycled timber features throughout the home. Stunning central bathroom and three bedrooms with built-in-robes, the master offering an ensuite with floor-to-ceiling tiles, stylish finishes and courtyard access • Features; split systems and evaporative cooling, in-floor ducted heating, European oak floors, gas fireplace, double glazed commercial grade windows to the extension, instant hot water, S/S appliances, integrated dishwasher, stone benchtops, security system, intercom system, high ceilings, leadlight windows, attic storage and rear access
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4 West Court
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• A true example of family living, this lovely home offers a lifestyle like no other, with parkland on your doorstep and the Jawbone Reserve and waterfront only moments away • Enjoy the light-filled kitchen, living and dining area complete with servery, induction cooktop and self-cleaning oven, opening through bi-fold doors to the large pergola area and low-maintenance yard, perfect for entertaining • Offering more than enough room for the whole family including a second living room, a formal dining room, a master bedroom complete with an ensuite, walk-in-robe and private balcony, a main bathroom servicing two other bedrooms, plus a downstairs powder room • Features; split-system air-conditioning, an open fireplace, stainless steel appliances, large laundry, plumbed gas barbeque, garden shed and offstreet parking for two including one garaged and one under the carport • Situated within walking distance to the Rifle Range shopping centre, Williamstown North Railway Station, schools and childcare centres, this is one you will not want to miss!
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• Nestled away in one of Seaholme’s sought-after streets, this charming and impressively maintained family home provides an ideal balance of indoor and outdoor spaces, in a quiet setting by the beach • Featuring a practical floor plan that has been tastefully extended over the years to accommodate a growing family, boasting four sizeable bedrooms with built-in-robes, traditional living area, separate family room, central bathroom, spacious laundry with toilet and a well-equipped kitchen with plenty of storage • Additionally...a lush rear yard with extremely tempting land dimensions, currently accompanied by a well-established garden and an extensive side drive that leads to an oversized and secure garage/workshop • Totally comfortable today, providing immediate appeal as well as suggesting the potential to update or pursue re-development ideas (STCA), this hugely rewarding property enjoys easy access to Altona Beach, Cherry Lake, Seaholme Station, Millers Road shops, Seaholme Primary School, Altona Boat Ramp, Pier Street shops, eateries and more...
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Unrenovated 2-bedroom cottage, with potential to renovate or demolish & build. Plans consist of 2, two storey townhouses. Conventional living, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, OSP, excellent design, with affordable construction in mind. Walking distance to trams, trains & Footscray CBD.
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Exquisite Edwardian in the heart of Kingsville, period features, impressive street frontage, established garden & open plan living/dining, kitchen with s/steel appliances, 3 generous bedrooms, bathroom with bath & sep. shower, laundry & WC, rear courtyard with pergola.
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Charming period home. Comprises of 2 bedrooms with BIR´s & ornate fire places. Light filled lounge, hostess kitchen with s/benches, s/s appliances & meals area. Sparking bathroom with a sep. E/laundry. Features floorboards, heating, low maintenance garden & OSP.
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PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCE Hobsons Bay City Council, acting under Section 206, Schedule 10, Clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act), proposes to discontinue the road adjoining 45 Epsom Street, Laverton, which is shown hatched on the plan below.
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If discontinued, the Council proposes to retain the land and amalgamate the land with the adjoining land at 45 Epsom Street, Laverton. In accordance with section 223 of the Act, any person wishing to make a submission on the proposal must do so in writing to the Council by no later than Friday 5 April 2019. A person making a submission is entitled to request in the submission that they wish to appear in person, or to be represented by a person specified in the submission, in support of the submission at a meeting of the Council or its Committee on a date, time and place to be determined by the Council.
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir gives a new ‘local’ the thumbs up Melba Social is up and running just as two other new/newish places – Kensington Food Hall and the revamped Hardimans Hotel – are offering similar offerings, all three joints within a few street numbers of each other. Of course, we are interested to see what Melba Social tastes like so are happy to accept an invitation taken up by a CTS team of three (see full disclosure below). We find the food and service to be lovely, with much of the latter crossing over to very good. It is mostly straight-up Italian fare here. Notably, the portion sizes and pricing both serve to generate an impression of good value, that impression given heft by the busy Thursday night of which we are part. A trio of arincini ($13) – plump, generous and gooey with mozzarella and mushroom, topped by parmesan and rocket, all residing upon a superb, basilised tomato sugo. “Freaking hot” buffalo wings ($15) are only mildly spicy and look rather drab. But the proof is in the eating – they taste very fine and the serve is plenty big enough for all of us to have a hearty go. Oddly enough, it is the entree with the plainest visuals – “smokey” mushrooms ($12, above) – that most impresses. The panko-crumbed mushies are quite delicate and so, so juicy and tasty. My 200-gram porterhouse ($22) is top stuff, delivered just right at medium rare. The mash is a fine steak friend. The “cafe
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SPORT Williamstown cruises into finals campaign Williamstown has the big-game experience and an insatiable appetite to defend its Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association crown. Seagulls captain Brent McMinn is confident his side has come good at the right time of the season. Commanding wins in the final two rounds has put a pep in the step of the Seagulls as they bid for back-to-back flags in March. “You always want to try and win your last couple of games of the season to get some momentum heading into the finals, so the team is going in with some good confidence,” McMinn said. “We’ve lost some games during the year at times, but if you’re in form at the pointy end of the season, that’s all that really matters.” Williamstown has been at its brutal best in the past fortnight. A week after mauling finals chasers Elsternwick by 106 runs, the Seagulls thrashed Moorabbin by seven wickets in a final round
Williamstown skipper Brent McMinn believes his side’s finals experience will come in handy in March. (Damjan Janevski)
one-day game at the Williamstown Cricket Ground on Saturday. The Seagulls rolled Moorabbin out for 114 and passed the target in a speedy 24.3 overs.
McMinn, who was key to the bowling performance with 4-27 off nine overs, warned the rest of the field his side is back to its best. The only question mark from the outside is whether the Seagulls can sustain those types of performances over the next three weekends. “On our day, we’ll beat anyone in the competition,” McMinn said. “We’ve got the experience, we got the job done last year and we’ve got a lot of guys who were part of that team still playing with us. “I’ve got full faith in us, I’m hoping we can go all the way. “Why not?” Williamstown’s run chase was a quick kill. The Seagulls reached the target with no sweat as Matthew Dervan led the way with 47 off 51. Williamstown will face third-placed Oakleigh in a blockbuster two-day semi-final at Warrawee Park. Lance Jenkinson
Magic makes a point By Lance Jenkinson Altona Magic has taken baby steps forward in each of its first three games since its promotion to top flight National Premier League soccer. The Magic notched up a little milestone by securing its first point in a 2-2 draw with Hume City at Paisley Park Soccer Complex on Saturday evening. Magic coach Goran Lozanovski feels his side is not getting reward for effort and that one point from three matches is not reflective of the players output. “We’re playing in a tougher league and [with] better footballers around you, so if you make errors you get punished,” he said. “Unfortunately for us, we’ve been punished a few times for our errors. I’m confident enough that it will turn for us. “Moving forward, I think we’re a top six team.” Twice Altona had to fight back to earn a share of the points with Hume City. The Magic trailed after 15 minutes when James Brown put City ahead, but Michiel Hemmen produced an equaliser in the 31st minute. Hemmen was the beneficiary of some nice combination play in the build-up by the Magic, with captain Troy Ruthven moving the ball out wide to John Stojcevski, whose dangerous ball into the box was cheekily flicked on by Dusan Bosnjak into the path of Hemmen for a tap in. Again Altona found itself on the back foot, conceding to Ersin Kaya in the 40th minute. It was a lead that Hume City held until the 75th minute, when Bosnjak swivelled to power home a goal from the edge of the box. The outcome was bittersweet for Lozanovski, who was proud of the fighting qualities shown by the Magic players, but frustrated by their inability to lock it down at the back. The Magic have conceded 2.33 goals a game across their first three matches and that is costing them points. “At the moment, it’s a bit frustrating because we’ve been caught in transition a few times,” he said. “It’s something we need to work on and become a lot better at. We did well to get ourselves back in the game. “Twice we went behind and twice we found equalisers. “We also had two really good chances in the second half that we didn’t take. “[James] McGarry got a really good cut back inside the 18-yard box and skied it over the bar and Ruthven hit one straight at the keeper. “The first half we hit the crossbar and hit the post – we were very unlucky not to take three points.”
IN THE DOGHOUSE ■ Interesting scenario last weekend. With the temperature well into the high 30s, many local cricket matches were stopped due to the heat policy, yet spectators were able to watch footy being played at Avalon Airport Oval. Social media went into meltdown with many saying cricket is a summer sport, that means it is hot. Deal with it. While we have become much better at identifying dehydration and making sure it is almost nonexistent – with drink breaks now mandatory and more frequent – heat stroke is a real danger. The risk is too high to take a chance. It is after all a game. It is supposed to be fun, not life threatening. As for footy being played in that heat by professional athletes? The same rules should apply. ■ The end of the cricket home-and-away season always ensures some heartbreak. Hoppers Crossing has done well overall as a club, but the first XI dropping out with a last round loss takes some of the gloss off. Werribee finished the season with a tie and heads into the finals campaign in good shape. Williamstown made it, but Altona and Yarraville will only be watching the subby finals. Altona’s Adam Yates was the third highest run maker in the competition, while Matt Dean, from Werribee, topped the batting averages from his nine innings – four short of the majority of the top 10. Patrick O’Malley from Williamstown had a good all round season with 24 wickets and 316 runs. Caulfield will be the team to beat. ■ New rules, new faces, new hair colours and no injuries are the major talking points of any AFL pre-season. Judging by some of the crowd comments I heard at the North Melbourne-St Kilda game at Avalon Airport Oval on Saturday, the new rules are just as open for robust discussion as the old ones. If these changes unclutter the game and allow it to look more like Aussie rules than rugby, I am all for them. ■ My love of horse racing is well known, and while it continues to be a sport that attracts bad headlines that is somewhat balanced by champions like Winx and innovations like the All Star Mile, a race where the public voted in 10 of the 14 runners. I am one of the 800 owners of Urban Ruler, a beautiful grey horse who will run in this $5 million race on March 16. Foundry is another runner with local owners.
Kevin Hillier Any news, let me know on email kevin@howdypartnersmedia.com.au. Follow me on Twitter @KevinHillier, plus check out the Howdy Partners Media website as well. Altona Magic forward Michiel Hemmen rises to win a header. (Shawn Smits)
The Magic was missing explosive winger Daniel Kuczynski (hamstring) and Robert Stambolziev (calf). Sam Mitchinson earned praise for his performance out of position in the midfield, while McGarry, Ruthvan and Ross Archibald were among the Magic’s better players for their work tireless through the midfield on a day when temperatures were in the high 30s.
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“It was tiring and at one stage everyone felt like ripping their tops off it was that hot,” Lozanovski said. “I really felt for the boys, but the positive sign is we ran the game out quite strong and we were all over them in the end.” Altona will travel to Dandenong Thunder on Saturday night in search of its first win of the campaign.
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Matt Underwood goes on the attack for Footscray. (Marco De Luca)
There was a bit of deja vu for Footscray in Premier Cricket on Saturday. As with 14 days earlier in a two-day game against Dandenong, the Bulldogs blasted in excess of 350 runs against Greenvale Kangaroos at Merv Hughes Oval on Saturday. This time around, they made 362, cashing in on batsmen-friendly conditions. In the previous round against Dandenong, Footscray failed to defend its massive total. So, how much did the Bulldogs learn from that game? Can they rectify it at the expense of Greenvale? “It’s almost exactly the same scenario,” Footscray captain Dylan Kight said. “We know where we went wrong at Dandenong. “I would hope, and I’m pretty confident, that we’ve learnt from that.” Footscray’s top order is a mix of youth and experience.
Kight is buoyed by the two massive scores the Bulldogs have posted in the past two games, which bodes well. “The bar is set pretty high after the past couple of weeks,” Kight said. “The experienced players have stood up to sort of take the load and the pressure off the young players. “In saying that, the younger players at the top of the order have provided us with the perfect backbone. “It’s been the perfect team effort between the top six batters that we’ll take some confidence into the off season with.” Ashley Armstrong and Matthew Underwood provided rock solid foundations for Footscray as they have grown accustomed to do so this season. Armstrong made 53 to finish his first XI season with 353 runs at an average of 46.1,
while Underwood carved out 28, close to the average on the season of 398 runs at 26.5. Travis Dean’s inclusion was valuable for Footscray as the state player made 76. Dean Russ rounded out his season with 77 at just under a run a ball to finish the summer on 802 runs at 53.5. Russ is one of just four batsmen in Premier Cricket to eclipse 800 runs this season. “He’s probably been the only batsman who has been consistent and we’ve been able to rely on,” Kight said. When Russ went out, Footscray was still under 300, but Kight (38) and Hamish Winter-Irving (40) ensured their side would win the day. The game and the Bulldogs first XI season will conclude on Saturday. Lance Jenkinson
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Western Jets endured a tough start to the NAB League girls season with a 27-point loss to rivals Calder Cannons at RAMS Arena on Saturday. The Jets only managed one goal, kicked by Isabella Grant, who was also named their best. Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs AFL Women’s premiership defence is over after losing by 18 points to Fremantle at the Fremantle Oval.
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Yarraville Club staved off the threat of relegation in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The Clubbers had a 38-run win over Strathmore at Hansen Reserve. Spotswood needed to upset Doutta Stars to avoid relegation, but were bowled out for 156 in their search of the Stars’ 282. Meanwhile, Druids and Altona North will square off in the division 1 semi-finals at Shorten Reserve. In division 2, Newport-Digman will host Altona Roosters for the right to advance to the grand final.
Nathan Smith makes contact for Newport Rams. (Shawn Smits)
Rams win a blockbuster By Lance Jenkinson Whoever was writing the script for game two of the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 semi-final series between Newport Rams and Werribee Giants had a wild sense of adventure. It was the sort of game the western suburbs have unlikely seen before and may never be privy to again. It had the kind of script that would not have looked out of place for a baseball-focused Hollywood blockbuster. Realising how crazy the game was requires going back to game one of the best-of-three series. Newport prevailed 2-0 in a pitcher-dominant game one at the Geelong Baseball Centre to take a one-game series lead. A master class from Rams ace Riley Barr was the talking point of that Thursday night game. Rams player Dean Malthouse said: “He probably threw his best game for us – and that’s saying something because he’s thrown a lot of great games for us.” With game one yielding just two runs in nine innings, nobody could have foreseen the
offensive explosion that was about to take place in game two – played in temperatures nearing 40C at President’s Park on Saturday. Newport and Werribee went nuts in the batters box, combining for 37 runs. The sides had a massive 43 hits between them. “It was a good hitting day,” Malthouse said. “It seemed like everything that was hit found a hole in the field.” The game worm was what was most remarkable about what unfolded. After two innings, Newport was 11-0 up, before Werribee mounted an improbable comeback. Not only did the Giants fight all their way back by the sixth inning, they took a fairly commanding four-run lead into the seventh after 15 unanswered runs. With runs flowing easily, Newport never lost hope and chipped away at the deficit. “I was confident we were going to come back,” Malthouse said. “Probably from the outside view, it wouldn’t have looked likely, but with how high scoring the game was, hits weren’t hard to come by, so you always felt like you were in a position to come back.”
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Newport returned fire in the seventh, reducing the deficit to one before Werribee padded the lead with a run at the bottom of the inning. After a scoreless eighth, the Rams completed their comeback with two runs in the ninth inning. The 10th inning was a doozy, with Newport filing three runs, two of which were driven in by youngster Connor Schibeci, who hit a triple to a gap in left centre field. Two solo home runs from Werribee in the bottom of the ninth made for a nail-biting finish, but Newport eventually found a way to win 19-18 in a classic. Youngster Nathan Smith tossed the winning pitch, which sent Newport into the grand final series with Cheltenham and booked its ticket to division 1 for next season. Smith also had four hits, while Malthouse had a game-best five hits. “Our aim this year was to, first of all, get back to division 1 and, secondly, play off in a grand final,” Malthouse said. “We’ve achieved two of our three goals with the third one being to win the grand final.”
Williamstown survived the FFA Cup second round. The Blues and Heidelberg Eagles could not be separated, finishing 3-3. The Blues won on penalties 9-8. Meanwhile, Altona East Phoenix lost 4-1 to Brighton. The third round will see Williamstown travel to Casey Comets, Yarraville host Caroline Springs George Cross and Altona City visit Preston Lions.
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Footscray squeezed into the Table Tennis Victoria Western Suburbs Plate top four after a 5-3 win over West Sunshine at Loops Table Tennis. The Scray, who improved to 3-1 on the season, were led superbly by Jake Ballestrino and Edward Troung, who claimed two wins apiece. Yarraville is just outside the four. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
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