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Matildas home goal By Benjamin Millar Maribyrnong could soon be waltzing into the soccer spotlight as the new home of the national women’s soccer side after making its case to become the Matildas’ home base. Under the ambitious proposal, a $60-$80 million elite training base would be built in Maribyrnong for the Matildas, who are heading to the World Cup in France this June as the sixth-ranked team in the world. The base could include a stadium with a capacity of up to 5000, along with administration headquarters and a number of soccer pitches. Maribyrnong is one of seven areas jostling to host the facility, going up against Brimbank, Casey, Maroondah, Darebin, Shepparton and LaTrobe University’s Bundoora campus.
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Teen an artful dodger When Fiona Nguyen accepted an invitation to play in social dodgeball, she never envisaged it would open a world of possibilities. The year 12 Braybrook student has been training with the Australian women’s dodgeball team and last week made her way to Canberra to take part in a national camp. It’s a remarkable journey that began with a chance phone call. “My friends needed a girl to come and play in their social league,” she said. “It was fun and scary … but it really grew from there.” She said her goal this year was to make the Australian side for the world championships. “I still can’t believe to this day that dodgeball has become such a big part of my life.”
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Football Federation Australia is backing Football Victoria’s proposal to build the elite facility in Melbourne. Maribyrnong chief executive Stephen Wall would not reveal specific details about the council’s bid, but said the council would welcome further conversation with soccer’s key bodies. “Maribyrnong council is continually looking at ways to develop sport and sporting infrastructure in the municipality, and looking for opportunities for our city more broadly,” he said. The facility would host a newly developed Emerging Matildas program as a pathway for Victorian girls aiming to represent Australia. Football Victoria president Kimon Taliadoros said the project would be a huge investment in the women’s game. “It’s an exciting initiative for the women’s game in Australia,” he said. “Certainly, a dedicated facility would go a long way towards helping Victorian football meet our stated objective of 50-50 gender participation by 2027.” FFA chairman Chris Nikou said the federation was working closely with Football Victoria to secure government support for the proposal. Football Victoria is in the process of selecting a shortlist of potential sites. The new home base is due to be completed before the 2023 women’s World Cup, with Australia in the bidding to host the tournament.
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Altona Beach precinct trial
The 10 week trial of the Esplanade closure has now come to an end and the community feedback has been very positive. The boxed trees, plants, furniture, table tennis and beach boxes have been removed and the Ĩ½±¤ ¤ £ ¯§±± ¢£ ½£ ¢¤º ¹ ¥° Á¤ ¢ ¤° »Å ®¤¢¹¦¾ The changes to the parking on Pier Street, between Queen Street and the Esplanade on the Logan Reserve side, will remain until the trial has been completely evaluated. A big thanks to our community for being a part of the trial! For more information, visit participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Brooklyn open space community consultation
¦£ ¿§¹ ¢§¤ Ç Â£¢ ¡£ ¦¤¨ ½¤¢ £¢£ ¯§ ¦ È ¹§± to deliver a package of improvements to its sporting facilities and recreational spaces in areas impacted by works associated with the West Gate Tunnel Project. A portion of this money has been dedicated to continuing open space improvements in Brooklyn, including Brooklyn Reserve, D.N Duane Reserve, Rowan Avenue Reserve and the Federation Trail in Pipeline Reserve. Jump on to participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ brooklynreservesupgrade and help decide what improvements should be made.
Harrington Square in Altona
Don’t forget to check out Harrington Square’s fresh new look during their month-long celebration in March. There are free events to enjoy, including Australia’s ¢¨ Ê ¯£¢¨±§ £ ¹ ¡½£ § § ·Ë ¸¼ ®¤¢¹¦¾ Ì ¢ more information, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ harringtonsquare
Recycling update
Great news Hobsons Bay recycling is back to normal! SKM Recycling and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) have advised that SKM (Council’s recycling processors) has now resumed processing of recycling material. We would like to thank our community for their patience over the last couple of weeks while SKM has been getting their sites to a state of EPA compliance following its temporary closure. This means our community can now get back to their good recycling habits. To refresh yourself on what is accepted and not accepted in your recycling bin, visit www.
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Arts at your Doorstep events
Council’s annual performing arts program Arts at Your Doorstep is back for 2019 with an eclectic and diverse season of circus, comedy, drama, music and Indigenous stories, with something for the whole family. Arts at Your Doorstep offers Hobsons Bay residents the opportunity to enjoy highly respected professional theatre close to home. To kick off the 2019 season, the Williamstown Town Hall welcomes Circus Trick Tease and their award winning children’s comedy Children are Stinky. The show challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy, smart, coordinated and creative against ridiculous circus performers. Check it out on Friday 12 April. To book tickets, and to see the full program, visit www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au or call 9932 4074.
Safer roads in Williamstown
È ¹§± §¨ § ¨ ¤±±§ Ï £¯ ¢¤º ¹ ¹¤±¡§ Ï §¡½¢ £¡£ ¨ along the Esplanade at Williamstown Beach. Works will begin in April and will include new raised wombat crossings, pedestrian refuges, kerb ramps, line markings and improved street lighting. The improvements come following community feedback after a number of years and will replace the bollards that are installed every summer. For more information, visit
Craig Street Park upgrade
The community is invited to have its say on the draft master plan for HD Graham Reserve in Altona Meadows. The reserve is home to the Altona Sports Centre, a skate park and a BMX jumps track. Come to a drop-in session at HD Graham Reserve on Wednesday 20 March from 4pm to 6pm or Saturday ·¸ ®¤¢¹¦ º¢ ¡ »¼¤¡ »·½¡ ¡ ¢£¾ ¿§¨§ participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/hd-grahamreserve by 29 March for details and feedback.
Local Area Movement Plan
Calling all cyclists, drivers, pedestrians and public transport users – we want your say on how we can improve Hobsons Bay’s transport network as part of our Local Area Movement Plan (LAMP) for Altona Meadows, Seabrook and Laverton. Come to one of our drop-in sessions on Saturday 16 March, Monday 25 March or Á¤ ¢ ¤° ¸¼ ®¤¢¹¦ ½¢ § £ º££ ¥¤¹³¾ ¿§¨§ participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/LAMPwestpackage for details.
Laverton Community Hub Open Day
The Laverton Community Hub (95-105 Railway Ave) is inviting everyone to its open day on Saturday 16 March from 10am to 1pm. Try out some of the classes, events and training courses regularly available at the hub, as well as enjoy kid’s entertainment, a sausage sizzle and more. For details, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
The concept plan for Craig Street Park in Spotswood is now available on the Participate Hobsons Bay website. The upgrade includes new footpaths, playground equipment and deciduous trees. For more information, visit participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/projects/ craigstreetreserve
Altona Meadows Community Park
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®¤¢¨ £ ¯¦£ ¦£ ¦ ¨ ¨ ¦§¨ ¢¨ ®¤° ¢¤± ²§³£ ´§ £ Sunday 31 March at 10.30am, starting at the Bay Trail at Apex Park. The ride is part of Cr Marsden’s 2019 Mayoral Program and will feature a guided tour, with Council’s Conservation Rangers, of some of Hobsons Bay’s key environmental sites. For details, visit www.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/MayoralBikeRide
Have your say on local tourism
Tourism is a major contributor to the Hobsons Bay economy, generating more than $294 million in economic activity and supporting more than 1,300 jobs locally. To help guide Council’s work, the community is invited to have its say on the draft Experience Hobsons Bay Tourism Strategy 2019-24. Check it out and lodge your feedback by Friday 5 April 2019 at participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/tourism-strategy
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Action on Climate Change
Have your say on how Council can work with residents to prepare for the effects of climate change, such as increases in hot days, extreme weather events, rising sea levels and decreased rainfall. Lodge your feedback on Council’s draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan Refresh 2030 by 31 March at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/climatechange-adaptation
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Newport RSL back to its roots By Goya Dmytryshchak Newport RSL has been saved after the sub-branch last week elected a new committee to reopen the doors. The club closed in early August as Victorian RSL examined the sub-branch’s financial position. Matters were brought to a head after the sub-branch failed to pay a staff member and the rent on its Market Street club to the state government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. RSL Victoria state secretary Mike Annett chaired an extraordinary general meeting at the club on Tuesday last week. “At the end of the meeting, we had a new
committee that has essentially got as its intention to run a traditional sub-branch,” he said. “The Victorian branch provided some assistance to the Newport branch last year to make sure that any of their existing obligations were satisfied and in ensuring that there was no outstanding debt hanging over the sub-branch head. “We’ve saved a sub-branch and, more to the point, it’s a sub-branch that’s now got very much a focus on the core purpose of the league, which is to look after veterans, run commemorations, run local education and raise funds through the appeals for veterans’ services. And, of course, comradeship.” New president Bob Gladysz, who was in the last intake for national service during
the Vietnam war, said members had been emotional when they learnt the club was in danger of closing. “It shocked a lot of people, it took them by surprise,” he said. He said the community had rallied around the club when it learnt of its plight, with membership now numbering about 100. While the committee is yet to hold its first meeting, Mr Gladysz said the club was open for business. “It’s going to run on a firm voluntary basis,” he said. “We can’t employ a barman or anything like that. “Everything that’s going to be done with the club will be voluntary.” The RSL is conducting a membership drive.
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Mona Gluyas celebrates her 100th birthday. (Benjamin Millar)
Age no barrier for Bulldogs fan Footscray’s Mona Gluyas has chalked up her 100th birthday with a string of celebrations. Mona, who still lives independently in her Footscray home, was treated to a birthday cake at Woolworths in Highpoint last Thursday, attracting plenty of well-wishes from curious onlookers. Later she was taken for a surprise visit to the Whitten Oval headquarters of her beloved Western Bulldogs, where players treated her to a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday.
Mona’s daughter Audrey Lipiarski said her family has lived in the Footscray and Maidstone area for a number of generations. “Her grandfather had a furniture shop in Footscray. She grew up with five brothers who all played for Maidstone, her father was the umpire,” she said. Mrs Lipiarski said Mona always worked in the area after leaving school at a young age. “She was the eldest of seven and they had to have the money to help out the family,” she said.
“It was the Depression, it was very tough back then, but she’s always been a Trojan, an absolute Trojan. And a Viking by spirit, that definitely comes through the ancestry.” Mrs Lipiarski said her mother had always worked hard but still found time to support the Bulldogs at every opportunity. “She’s a very staunch football supporter, she still goes to all of the home games.” Benjamin Millar
Star Weekly journalist Benjamin Millar has been named as a finalist in the 2018 Quill Awards for Excellence in Victorian Journalism. Benjamin is one of three finalists in the ‘Suburban Journalism’ category for his reporting of a West Footscray man separated from his wife and child for the past four years. Judges shortlisted Benjamin for the award after reading his exclusive report of the plight of Daniel Tadese. Mr Tadese is an Australian citizen of Ethiopian descent whose child has also been granted citizenship, yet the Australian government has refused to grant his wife a visa on the basis of a DNA test suggesting an above average likelihood they are half-siblings. Mr Tadese had never before spoken about his situation publicly. Benjamin’s article led to international experts assisting Mr Tadese and his family with more advanced DNA testing. The Quills nomination follows Benjamin being honoured with the Media Award in Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Winners will be announced at the Quills dinner on Friday.
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Cafe owner in a sign of regret By Benjamin Millar Maribyrnong’s 2019 Citizen of the Year has apologised for a chalkboard message placed outside his Seddon cafe that sparked a social media storm. Seddon Deadly Sins Cafe co-owner Chris Gooden posted a photo of the board to the cafe’s Facebook page last Wednesday, triggering a backlash from critics who believed the message made light of domestic violence against women with disabilities.
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“My girlfriend broke up with me, so I stole her wheelchair,” the chalked sign read. “Guess who came crawling back.” Despite drawing criticism from people
living with disability and others who found it inappropriate, Mr Gooden initially defended the sign and the post remained online for most of the day. After being contacted by former western suburbs Greens MP Colleen Hartland, he deleted the post and issued an apology. Mr Gooden was announced in January as Maribyrnong’s Citizen of the Year for his advocacy for the LGBTIQ community, support of indigenous hospitality training and volunteer work feeding homeless people.
Mr Gooden told Star Weekly he was sorry if he had hurt anyone. “It was definitely not our intention,” he said. “When I made the original joke I thought it was funny, dark but funny, I didn’t stop to think about the reality of this abuse.” Mr Gooden said some customers told him they found it funny, but after another customer said it was inappropriate, he scrubbed it off the board. He conceded he should have taken the post offline as well.
Power move for Altona Altona is hosting the Australian premiere of the Powerslide game played on a giant inflatable artwork, as part of Harrington Square shopping centre’s March makeover. The competition takes place on an installation by renowned artist David Cross titled Level Playing Field – a cross between sport and art – from March 28-30. Anyone over 12 is invited to put together a team of six and take part at scheduled times. The game involves navigating through an inflatable structure while opponents create hurdles along the way. The event is part of a Hobsons Bay council initiative to activate Harrington Square with public art and events. People are being invited to help create a large-scale ground mural on Friday, March 15, from 3-6pm and Saturday, March 16, from 10am-1pm. Gloves and aprons will be provided but participants need to wear old shoes and
clothing. Registration is required via the Creative City Facebook event at facebook.com/ creativecityhobsonsbay Buy something from the square and with a receipt of purchase people can print their own free tote bag on March 15 and 22 from 1-5pm. Councillor Tony Briffa said the council had worked with Altona Village Traders Association and Harrington Square traders to bring the events to the square. “In addition to a fresh new look with new seating and planting, the square will come alive with interactive events and activities for different ages and interests,” Cr Briffa said. Register for the Powerslide competitions, at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov/harringtonsquare or email arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Goya Dmytryshchak Competitions will occur on the inflatable public artwork titled Level Playing Field. (Supplied)
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Tastebuds head west The west’s growing reputation as a foodie destination is on the table this month. Eat Drink Westside is one of more than 25 food-themed events which will tantalise the tastebuds as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival until March 24. The new kid on the Yarraville block, Johnny’s Emporium, will celebrate all things local across a three-course dinner. Jonathan Levitzke said he had no hesitation joining in, as he has been a big fan of the westside dining program since it launched. “The Eat Drink West guide has always been my go-to program for events that are in the west,” he said. Spice Bazaar in Seddon will match six cheesy dishes with wine, or you can learn how to cook
with seafood while enjoying tapas and cocktails at The Drunken Sailor in Newport. Head to Seaworks in Williamstown to meet small goods producers. A little further afield, sample classic curries at Sunshine Food Fever or linger over a produce-driven, four-course lunch with matched wines at the Regional World’s Longest Lunch at Shadowfax Winery. The Somali Experience in Flemington will discover the fun and flavour of eating the true Somali way, or learn olive oil harvesting and Sicilian wine-making at Rose Creek Estate. Further information: www.facebook.com/ eatdrinkwestside Benjamin Millar
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Buyers back in the inner west By Benjamin Millar and Goya Dmytryshchak The nationwide slide in property prices is showing signs of abating in Melbourne’s inner west, according to local agents. Data from property analyst CoreLogic shows a 5.3 per cent price drop in Melbourne’s west in the past 12 months to a median value of $549,075. House prices have dropped more sharply than units, sliding 7.2 per cent to a median of $580,271, compared with a 2.6 per cent drop to a median unit price of $441,931.
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Greg Hocking Elly Partners director Wayne Elly said there were signs the market was picking up compared to six months ago. “When you’re talking about Williamstown, Altona, Yarraville … the start of this year has been certainly more competitive and better,” he said. “So buyers have certainly come back into the marketplace compared to the last quarter
of last year and we’re seeing competition at auctions again.” Mr Elly said people remained cautious, but were at least back in the marketplace and buying. “They’re picking the better stock out and that’s what’s competitive,” he said. “Depending on the product, I’d say some things are selling as good as they ever have.” Footscray Sweeney agent Lee Marks said the summer months had been “pretty much a complete wipe-out”, but recent weeks were showing promising signs. “I think things are starting to pick up again –
people were just holding their horses while the royal commission [into banks] was on, but now they’re putting offers in and attending auctions again,” he said. Mr Marks said period homes and new townhouses were in highest demand and that while the slide in prices had put first homebuyers back in the picture, some were finding it harder to have finance approved. Research released last week by the Housing Industry Association shows that more than 90 per cent of renters aspire to own their own home, but less than half of them think they will achieve it.
MacKillop’s puppy love Millie the Labrador is helping to brighten the lives of children in Melbourne’s west. An education therapy dog, nine-year-old Millie is a regular visitor at MacKillop Specialist School in Maidstone where she is the star attraction of the Paw Pals program. Run by MacKillop Family Services, the program helps to engage children who are struggling. Millie often accompanies children who feel anxious about entering classes or school. MacKillop Specialist School principal Anne Henderson said Millie’s presence had led to “remarkable” changes in some students. “One young man who previously refused to open his door to our education workers gets so excited about Millie’s visits that he plans in advance what books he will read to her,” she said. The only problem for MacKillop is that Millie
is in such demand that they cannot keep up. A fundraising campaign earlier this month was met with overwhelming support. The organisation raised $200,000 to help bring four new doggy companions to help transform the lives of 500 children. It’s now hoping to raise another $50,000, to support children with a therapy dog in one of its regional locations. Visit www.paws4kids.org.au to make a donation. Alesha Capone
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By Benjamin Millar Graeme Hardeman says he knew from the start that Gillian was the one. It was the 1950s and Footscray’s ballrooms and picture theatres were the place to be. “We met at the Orama Ballroom in Footscray where the Footscray market is now, it used to be a beautiful ballroom,” Gillian said. “I liked his cheekiness. I knew I had danced with him previously, but he said it was his twin brother so that I would dance with him again.” Graeme has no regrets about spinning a white lie to be able to spend more time with Gillian. “I knew she was the one,” he said. “We started going out on dates, mainly to the picture theatres, and we used to go dancing.” Graeme was 19 and Gillian was 16. When Gillian turned 18 the pair became engaged and they were married two years later. Celebrating their 60th anniversary last week, the pair reflected on a shared life that went on to include three children and two grand children. “Now we are great-grandparents as well,” Gillian said. They put the longevity of their partnership down to their shared interests and always being willing to talk things through. “We have been that way forever, it’s always been a fairly good partnership,” Graeme said. “We can sit down and talk about things, solve any problems that way.” Gillian said they have carried this approach through to their family relationships as well. “I think we are really family-oriented, we have built this into our life,” she said. “We have always been involved with our family and helped them out with their kids, we’ve been able to keep the family group together.”
Hobsons Bay’s recycling crisis is over after SKM’s Laverton North site was cleared to accept recyclables again after an inspection on Tuesday. The Environment Protection Authority closed down SKM Services’ Coolaroo and Laverton North sites on February 15, due to fire risks. The Coolaroo site remains non-compliant and cannot yet accept recyclables. Hobsons Bay residents had been urged to hold on to as much recyclable waste as possible and only send paper and cardboard to landfill as the state’s recycling crisis entered its fourth week. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the municipality’s recycling had been going to landfill. “We are incredibly disappointed and frustrated that we, like so many Victorian councils, are left in this challenging situation – and we know our community feels the same,” he said. EPA chief executive Cathy Wilkinson last Friday said SKM Pty Ltd and its director had been charged over a 2017 fire at its Coolaroo waste recycling site. “As this matter is now before the courts, further comment would be inappropriate,” she said. In response to the crisis, the upper house of the Victorian Parliament last week endorsed a parliamentary inquiry into recycling and waste management. Goya Dmytryshchak Graeme and Gillian are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. (Marco De Luca)
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Rape sentence appeal rejected By Goya Dmytryshchak A man has lost his appeal against a 21-year jail sentence for raping a woman three weeks after getting out of jail for assaulting her. Patrick Bolton was found guilty by the County Court of two charges of rape and one charge each of common assault, making a threat to kill and intentionally causing injury. He was sentenced to 21 years jail with a minimum of 17 years. The Court of Appeal heard he had been sentenced as a serious sexual offender because he had previously been convicted of three counts of rape, for which he had been sentenced to 10 years and nine months jail.
Bolton appealed on the grounds that the sentencing judge erred in finding that he posed such a continuing risk to the community that a disproportionate sentence might be imposed. He unsuccessfully sought leave to appeal against his conviction. The court heard that between 2010 and 2014, Bolton and the complainant were in an “on and off” relationship. It ended following a violent incident in Williamstown, for which Bolton was sentenced to 15 months jail. After his release in 2015, Bolton moved into a Maidstone unit. The court heard that on June 5, 2015, Bolton and the complainant were in the unit and he
struck her in the face with the brief of evidence from the Williamstown incident. He told her: “If you go to the police again, I will kill you.” He then raped the complainant and placed a lit cigarette against her inner upper right thigh while doing so. Bolton left the unit, but returned a short time later and again raped the complainant. The court heard that during the trial, Bolton did not call any witnesses or give evidence. Bolton’s counsel cross-examined the complainant at length, suggesting Bolton’s DNA was on her body because of a sexual encounter with him days earlier and she had not since showered.
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Defence counsel also argued that she had raped herself with an object and burnt herself with a cigarette. The judge discharged the jury due to concern that the jury may have had some difficulty separating the evidence actually given by the complainant from the assertions made to her in cross-examination. The Court of Appeal ruled that the non-parole period imposed was within range and Bolton’s appeal was dismissed. It refused his application for leave to appeal against his conviction, ruling that there was no reasonable basis for contending that there was an error or an irregularity in the trial.
Charges laid against Rosemary Rogers read like an itinerary for the rich and famous. But the perks were just some of the alleged bribes paid to Rogers between 2013 and 2017 for her alleged role in a large-scale bank fraud valued at $40 million. As chief of staff to the former boss of the National Australia Bank, Andrew Thorburn, and his predecessor, Cameron Clyne, Rogers allegedly accepted multiple extravagant bribes to approve bloated invoices submitted to the bank for services provided by Sydney-based events and human resources company Human Group. Last week, the 43-year-old travelled to Sydney from her Williamstown home to present herself to investigators at Surry Hills police station, becoming the second person to be arrested over the alleged kickbacks scam. She has been charged with dishonestly obtaining financial advantage by deception and 56 counts of being an agent corruptly receiving a benefit. It is alleged Rogers’ actions even impacted her own family, which contributed a portion of the cost of a $485,000 holiday to the US directly into Rogers’ bank account, according to bank records. The mother of two appeared via audio-visual link at Sydney’s Central Local Court on Tuesday afternoon, where she was granted conditional bail. A lawyer for Rogers told the court she was not in a position to put forward any financial surety, but nor was she “in a position to abscond” as a result of freezing orders placed over her personal assets by the NSW Crime Commission last year. The assets included Rogers’ $6.2 million property portfolio, three of her bank accounts and a $1 million NAB bank cheque. Rogers’ matter is next scheduled to be heard at Central Local Court on March 19, but she is not required to appear on that date. – Lucy Cormack/The Age
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Helping hand for new hospital By Benjamin Millar The west’s Vietnamese community has dug deep to raise $300,000 in support of the new Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The fundraising appeal was spearheaded by the Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan from the Quang Minh Temple in Braybrook and supported by Vietnamese community groups and leaders. Quang Minh Temple fundraising director Dr Pham Phuc Nham said it has been an honour for the Vietnamese community to contribute to the new $200 million hospital, being built alongside the existing Sunshine Hospital.
“We respect the support that the Australian government has given to us, and we wish to give back in recognition of this support.” Volunteers spent three months collecting donations during community events including Footscray’s East Meets West Festival, the Victoria Street Lunar Festival and the Quang Minh Tet Festival. The appeal is continuing, but the success to date was celebrated at a fundraising dinner at Happy Receptions in Tottenham on March 1, attended by Western Health chair Bronwyn Pike and a number of state MPs. A cheque for $296,500 was presented
to Western Health chief executive Russell Harrison, who said the funds will be used to buy a NICU-CAM for the Special Care Nursery. This will enable remote-viewing of babies in hospital by families located interstate or overseas. “The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital will be the first hospital in Victoria and only the second in Australia, to offer this special level of technology,” he said. “We are very grateful to the Vietnamese community for their dedication and support.” Mr Harrison said the community has been strong supporters of Western Health for many years.
The Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan from Quang Minh Temple and the Vietnamese community have raised almost $300,000. (Supplied)
Bro brew is a natural Swap a beer belly for a bucha belly with what is believed to be Australia’s first alcoholic kombucha drink produced by the Bucha Brothers at Brooklyn. The team behind Bucha Brothers are siblings Aden, Jason and Luke Forte, along with Aden’s fiancee, Tara Hanaphy. Aden said the drink was naturally brewed – unlike mixed alcopops. “There’s actually no alcohol added,” he said. “The alcohol is actually part of the brew, so it becomes four per cent alcohol. “It tastes exactly like a regular kombucha, which was the plan all along. You can’t taste the alcohol, which I think is a plus.” Aden, a Spotwood resident who is one half of the ARIA-winning and Grammy nominated DJ duo Feenixpawl, said the drink provided an alternative to “bloating beer and sugary cider”.
“Our drink still contains the billions of live bacteria, which is good for your gut, so you’re still going to have all those probiotic benefits,” Aden said. “As long as you consume the drink with the respect for the alcohol that’s in it, it still has the health benefits. “We’re basically saying to ditch the beer belly and to get a bucha belly.” The drink was launched in classic original flavour with two new flavours in the pipeline. Bucha Brothers alcoholic kombucha is sold in selected bars, clubs and retail outlets. Goya Dmytryshchak
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MY PLACE Williamstown’s Donna Livermore loves a garden you can eat. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.
I live in Hobsons Bay and have done for about 25 years now, and I’m currently living in Williamstown. So, I live and do a little bit of work in the area as well, and hang out with the community. What do you like about Williamstown? I love the fact that even though we’ve had quite a bit of development we’re still very much as close to a country town as I’ve felt in all of Melbourne. We’ve still got some roads that … the side parts of the road are still not filled. And there’s some big old trees and still quite a bit of open space, which is quite delightful. We spend quite a lot of time down at the beach. When our boy was growing up, we were down there for Nippers all the time. He’s now 20 but we still go down regularly. My partner swims every week at the Willy beach and we go for a coffee down to the kiosk regularly. What don’t you like or what could be improved? We have a lot of work to do as far as local resilience goes, and what I mean by that is I would love to see more food growing generally in the Williamstown community – not just in people’s gardens but also in public places: planting fruit trees and planting nut trees and really encouraging people to get back to providing some of our own food in an inner city environment. I think that’s really important going forward with climate change. To have access to fresh, locally-grown food for me is a real priority.
Can you tell me about your involvement with the My Smart Garden program? I’ve been involved with My Smart Garden for quite a few years now. I love their website – they’ve got lots of information that I can easily access on there. Also, their free workshops are fantastic for locals so I’ve been involved with a few of those. Permablitzes as well, where we makeover people’s backyards to have lots of food growing. Recently, I’ve been part of the open garden for My Smart Garden. I garden in my front yard. I’ve got a lot of food growing and crops in my front yard. I’ve got a small courtyard and mostly I grow it in pots. And I’ve also got a deck on top of the garage where I grow food as well. And I’ve also had chickens in the front yard and the side yard. People drop by all the time and it just showcases that food growing can be really pretty. What’s your favourite local restaurant or cafe? We are regulars at Cirino for coffee, so that’s probably our favourite, along with the kiosk [d’Asporto] down at the beach. Probably the Steam Packet [hotel]. You’ll get a reliable meal and there’s usually quite a few locals. Hobsons Bay residents are being invited to attend a free workshop to grow their own food under the council’s My Smart Garden program. Learn how to preserve your harvest on March 17, design your edible oasis on March 23 and attend an Altona permablitz on May 11. Bookings required via www.mysmartgarden. org.au/events
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Saturday, March 16 Tequila Brothers, a ’70s and ’80s party band featuring Michael Zammit, performs in the Seaview Lounge. From 9.30pm, free. 11 Altona Road, Altona
Way Out West Roots Music Club Sunday, March 17 The Detonators, crowned kings of Australian roots rock ’n’ roll, perform a lethal combination of blues with a sprinkling of rockabilly. From 2-5pm, doors open 12.30pm. $15 ($10 members). 4 Market Street, Newport
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Friday, March 29 Acclaimed singer-songwriter Diesel is celebrating 30 years in music with a greatest hits album and solo tour. Tickets from $35. 135 Stephenson Street, Yarraville
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Laverton Community Hub is hosting an open day on Saturday, March 16 from 10am-1pm. Enjoy free family-friendly activities including yoga, craft, clubbercise, a photo booth, face-painting and an animal farm. Be amazed by the huge range of programs, events, classes and training courses available and meet council staff, Laverton Community Integrated Services, groups, organisations and individuals who run the programs and activities. The hub is at 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton.
The Substation at Newport will host four works as part of Dance Massive, Australia’s largest celebration of contemporary dance. Percussionist Claire Edwardes and dancer Richard Cilli unite in a presentation with Recital from March 20-22. The season features Lilian Steiner’s Memoir for Rivers and The Dictator and Rachel Arianne Ogle’s i have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night on March 15-17. The Substation takes dance to the masses with interactive multimedia installation, Cinematic Experiments, at Altona Gate shopping centre from March 14-17. ■ www.thesubstation.org.au
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A new concept in basketball, walking basketball has arrived at Altona Sport Centre. Sessions are held Tuesdays at 10am until April 2. A 45-minute session includes warm up, skill-based drill and game play. Adaptable based on participants’ skill level, fitness and mobility. Ideal for people who have a disability, are returning from injury, community health groups looking for gentle rehab and 50-plus groups looking for outside activities and gentle exercise. Free. The centre is at 1 Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows. ■ 9360 9288
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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 16-17,
Choreographer and performer Lilian Steiner from Memoir for Rivers and The Dictator. (Gregory Lorenzutti)
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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. ■ www.walkwest.com.au
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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
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Westgate Diabetes support group meets 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club. ■ Elaine, 9255 5501 or 0415 030 996
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir is in for the thrill of the grill 8Street is a new indoor arcade of Asian eateries – it’s right under the big ferris wheel. So new is it, we’re here on opening day for the lot of them. Or, rather, it’s opening day for all the businesses, but we’re here for just one – the purveyor of Philippines eats known as GJ’s Grill. We’ve tried – once – the original GJ’s in Franklin Street, near Vic Market, with OK if not memorable results. Very long-time readers will know we have a certain, um, ambivalence about Filipino food. But we’re definitely up for trying the new GJ’s because we’re in the expert hands of CTS pal Jacqui, hubby Wes and their kids. They’re big GJ’s fans, and besides, it’s been way too long since we’ve enjoyed a catch-up. And we’re heartened by the knowledge the menu is all about grilled/roast meats and nothing at all about the braises and so on that often fill bain maries in Filipino eateries. The routine is regulation food court – pay at the counter and wait for your number – and the food is served in cardboard containers. I’m a bit nonplussed that the photos for this story make the food look unlovely and parsimonious. It’s neither – we eat well and affordably. Bennie has the beef talapa with garlic rice ($14.50). Jacqui has warned us the meat will be well done in the Pinoy style. She’s right, but it’s still good eating.
GJ’S GRILL Address: 8Street food court, Docklands. With the same garlic rice comes my lechon – crispy skin pork. It’s excellent – and sinfully rich and fatty; quite like classic Chinese roast pork, but without the seasonings. Both our meals are lifted in the zing department by serves of atchara – a liquidish pickle concoction made from grated unripe papaya. We’re powerful hungry, so also get a couple of the classic pork skewers. These are awesome and much more generous than we’ve had in the past, so the $5 each price tag is no problem. The meat is tender, succulent, perfect. It’s too rich for me, but my dining companions also share a serve of another classic – sisig ($19). This is an offalish jumble that is a bit like the topping of an HSP – without the chips! It’s tricky to gauge how GJ’s and its neighbouring 8Street establishments will go at Docklands. But if you’re there anyway, GJ’s is worth checking out for something a little different.
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FB: How would you rate yourself as a cook? TVW: Well, put it this way … I think my swimming skills far outweigh my cooking skills. I can do a few different pasta dishes, you know … I’m not bad at carbonara. I do a good tuna pasta. And I make a not bad chicken soup. So I think they’re all passable. I really need to have recipes. I’m not very creative. My husband’s fantastic in the kitchen. He loves it. He can look at what we’ve got in the fridge and go “Oh, we’ve got this, this and this, so we’ll make up this.” FB: What’s your favourite kind of food? TVW: Look, I’d have to say Italian. That’s because I spent a lot of time over in Italy when I was younger, doing marathon swims. I got to experience the most amazing Italian food in Florence and Sicily and Rome. The pizzas and the pasta and the gelati are just absolutely second to none. I think it must be the quality of the ingredients they use. FB: Do you like a drink? TVW: I love a drink. I love a Moscato. I love a sweet wine. That’s sort of my ‘relax’ drink when summer’s nice and we’re sitting outside. Yeah, it’s good to have just a nice glass of wine. I love my coffees as well. Helps kick-start my morning. FB: Which five people would you most like to invite to dinner? TVW: Neil Armstrong and (fellow astronaut) Gene Cernan, Julia Roberts, Roger Federer and Leonardo Da Vinci. FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us? TVW: I do, actually. We’ve actually got chickens. I often have to check how fresh the eggs are. There’s a secret to that, even if you buy eggs from the supermarket. Put your egg in a bowl of water. If it sinks, then it’s fresh. But if it floats, then basically it’s past its use-by date. What happens is, the shell’s very porous and, over time, air enters into it, making it lighter.
CHIPPING AWAY Recently on the Food Bytes podcast, we discussed the merits of lasagne versus spaghetti Bolognese (or spag bol, as we Aussies like to call it). Days later, our eagle-eyed producer spotted Spag Bol flavoured chips in the chip aisle of his local supermarket. It prompted a heated discussion on ‘trendy’ chip flavours. Do we really want balsamic and red onion flavoured chips? Or macaroni cheese? Or – heaven forbid – a snag and sauce flavoured chip? (and yes, they do exist!) Suggestions for new chip flavours came thick and fast on the Food Bytes Facebook page … Bart would like to see Marathon Dim Sim flavoured chips with Fountain soy sauce. Susie suggested a bacon or carbonara flavoured chip. My favourite idea, though, belongs to Craig, who’d like to see this as a chip variety: corned beef or silverside with mustard sauce. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a chip purist, but that I could probably handle! Which is more than I can say for our keen taste tester Kevin, who’s verdict on the Spag Bol chips was a big thumbs down. Thanks for taking one for the team, Kevin!
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The expo will encourage safer – and more enjoyable – driving for older road users.
“We can all be better drivers with a few simple things like keeping up with new road laws, making sure our health is as good as can be, getting rid of bad driving habits and keeping our cars in good condition,” Mr Giddings says.
Each participant gets advice from professionals, • Opportunities to ask questions of road law specialists from the Highway Patrol. such as VicRoads roadworthy officers, about how to keep their cars in roadworthy condition. • A free Senior Drivers Expo pack that includes a reusable carry bag, a copy of Senior “The expo gives senior drivers the chance of a Participants also receive: Drivers Handbook, plus other relevant free and confidential one-on-one session with • Specialist advice on taking care of tyres. information. one of the four registered driving instructors in • RACV presentation on road safety for seniors. attendance. • A free check on driving techniques and vehicle safety information to support driving with “The sessions are designed to identify any short- • Information and advice on driving safely. confidence. cut habits drivers may have adopted during the • Updates on health, interactions of medicines with driving and the newer road rules. • A free morning tea and light lunch. years of driving.”
When: Thursday, April 11. Where: Braybrook Community Centre. 107 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. Time: 9.30am-2.30pm. Bring: Your car, a notebook and a pen. To secure a place or get more information, call Biq on 9188 5800 during business hours. There are limited places so get in early – bookings are essential.
In the context of an aging population, older road user safety will continue to be a key concern for an ever increasingly large percentage of the Victorian community. Therefore, as a priority, RoadSafe Westgate promotes and organises best pratice older driver programs.
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MAIDSTONE 8/24 Rooney Street, 3012
WILLIAMTOWN 2 Tobruk Crescent, 3016
Trimson Partners: 9689 6011 Price: $300,000 – $330,000 Auction: March 16 at 12.30pm
Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000 Auction: March 23 at 1.30pm
This older style unit presents a good chance to step into the property market at a low entry level, as well as being an excellent investment into an up-and-coming suburb. It is currently tenanted at $930 a calendar month. It has two carpeted bedrooms, with built-in robes, that share a bathroom-laundry and a separate toilet. A grey-carpeted lounge room, with sheers and soft-grey tabs on windows (same in bedrooms), links with the tiled kitchen-meals area. The well-presented and maintained unit also has off-street and guest parking spaces. Footscray West Primary School is 1.35 kilometres away, while a choice of shopping centres are within easy reach.
On a corner block of about 510 square metres, with a northerly aspect at the back and second frontage to Bayview Street, this post-WWII house is in original condition. The property has compelling potential, with a location that’s within a 15 minutes or less amble of Jawbone Reserve’s diverse ecological beauty and Bay Trail bike path, as well as the beach, and high-status Williamstown High School. Shops and other parks are also close by, as are the botanic gardens. The property presents a chance to dream, design and deliver luxe new spaces. The existing house has two bedrooms and separate lounge and dining rooms, as well as a lock-up garage and a substantial pergola that doubles as a carport.
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Within a leisurely saunter of Newport Park, Greenwich Reserve, The Strand waterfront, Newport station and well-regarded The Pint of Milk eatery, this revamped Victorian is as modern as tomorrow beyond its charming façade. Entry is to a hallway, with the same floor planks and square-set cornices as all through the ground floor. It’s flanked by two fitted bedrooms, each with a white-on-white palette (again, all through) that encompasses plantation shutters and boarded accent walls. The bathroom they share is next up, where the warmth of timber in the vanity and the gorgeous grey tiling creates a chic dynamic. Mid-grey is the accent in the living hub, with the sitting area’s bespoke cabinetry in that shade matching the kitchen’s seamless joinery. Stunning marble is on benches (including an island) as well as the splashback, and all mod-cons are on deck. The upstairs main bedroom and adjacent study are under a pitched skylit ceiling. Carpet is underfoot and storage is exceptional in both areas, while the en suite is a modish sister of the bigger one. Back downstairs, the living area opens wide to a timber deck for congregating in the sunshine. This nifty place also has a six-star energy rating, double glazing, split-system as well as a carport.
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MAIDSTONE 92 Suffolk Street, 3012 Sweeney Inner West: 9689 8388
Price: $900,000 – $960,000
This one comes loaded with potential to unpack in several ways: retain the existing post-WWII residence and revamp at leisure; extend the house into the large backyard; add units with access from Richelieu Street, STCA; or fulfil dreams in a personal way. On a corner block of about 510 square metres, the house has the era’s features, such as ornate ceiling plasterwork and cornices, picture rails and original glass in the double front doors. Original floorboards, in lounge room and bedrooms, have been darkly stained.
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Entry is directly into the lounge room, which has a wood heater set under a period-style surround, and corner windows dressed in white timber blinds – as in most other rooms. A wide corbelled servery in here connects with the vinyl-floored kitchen. This has plenty of room to set up a dining table, just like the old days when kitchens were the warm and friendly hub. It has a stack of timber-look storage and mottled-grey laminated benches, plus a gas upright cooker. Two bedrooms are along a short hallway
shared with the bathroom. The spacious main bedroom of these two has built-in robes and an air-conditioner, while the bathroom has a lovely original casement window, a period-style timber vanity and a shower over the bath. The compact third bedroom, or study, is on one side of a rear lobby, with the laundry on the other. Ducted heating and cooling and an alarm are included. The lobby opens to a rough-and-ready enclosed alfresco area with crazy-paving underfoot and a second toilet to the side.
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Yarraville 8387 0011
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Altona 9398 8888
GREG HOCKING ELLY PARTNERS
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93 Hannan Street, Williamstown The perfect setting for the present, offering fabulous options for the future, this classically pretty period home occupies an impressive, inviting allotment close to Williamstown High School, shopping, Williamstown Beach station and the beach itself! Three divine double bedrooms featuring quality carpets and hydronic heating beneath high ceilings lead to living and dining areas where polished floorboards represent timeless beauty while the kitchen’s timber benches reflect the enduring quality of previous renovation. Decked entertaining, a garage with rear access and the added asset of side drive parking further complement a home providing certain success today – and scope for contributing a contemporary extension, STCA, so that this enticing residence can keep pace with evolving family requirements tomorrow.
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Williamstown 8387 0000
Yarraville 8387 0011
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GREG HOCKING ELLY PARTNERS
101/129 Douglas Parade, Williamstown The way you think about one bedroom spaces will never be the same once you’ve seen this stunning example – an apartment that conveys exceptional style, catches lots of light and puts shops and The Strand both only two blocks away. Balcony outlooks accompany all the proportions, including beautifully bright living and dining areas that incorporate an open-plan kitchen featuring tiled splash-backs, great storage and an integrated dish-washer. The double bedroom’s own balcony access enhances its allure while walk-in robes and a stylish bathroom provide sensational support to the accommodation. Secure garaging on title completes an un-missable opportunity to call ‘The Parade’ home – and to revise forever your view about one bedroom design! Features include: double glazing throughout, double roller blinds, Bosch appliances, NBN connectivity, security doors, security system and intercom.
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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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3 3 2 $2,000,000 - $2,200,000 Sat 6th Apr at 11.30am Inspect By Appointment Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
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Williamstown 8387 0000
Yarraville 8387 0011
Altona 9398 8888
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3/107 Park Crescent, Williamstown Designed so that its distinctive spaces catch abundant natural light, situated at the rear of only three so that privacy accompanies perfection, this sublime contemporary unit puts single level style on a whole new plane. Polished floorboards, outdoor aspects and a kitchen where form and function are beautifully matched define a living/dining area while two double bedrooms each enjoy their own zone of the intelligent, inviting format. A central bathroom fitted and finished with a clear focus on quality is complemented by the convenience of a separate laundry in a design where heating/cooling systems keep each room individually comfortable. Off street parking completes a superb scenario opposite the parkland appeal of White Reserve.
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17 Macneil Drive, Altona Meadows The natural advantage of a north facing rear aspect ensures endless light accompanies this three bedroom, two bathroom home between Comben Reserve and Central Square shopping. Ducted heating and evaporative cooling, superb covered alfresco area, double garage - and a future that’s literally bright!
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3 2 2 $640,000 - $680,000 Sat 23rd Mar at 12.30pm Sat 1.45-2.15pm Vince Caramia 0405 122 925 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
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Williamstown 8387 0000
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 2-2.30pm Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584 Terry Fitzpatrick 0422 971 667
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Yarraville 8387 0011
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GREG HOCKING ELLY PARTNERS
83 Mills Street, Altona North Meticulously maintained, this triple fronted 3 bedroom brick classic has the opportunity to be so much more. Renovators and investors will enjoy the generous lounge, timber kitchen/meals, the east-facing rear garden with undercover patio and garage, ducted heating, air conditioning, security doors and instant hot water. Developers will embrace the 604sqm approx. of land (STCA). Seconds to BayFit Leisure Centre and bus stop.
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3 1 2 $750,000 - $800,000 Sat 23rd Mar at 10.30am Sat 10.45-11.15am Vince Caramia 0405 122 925 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
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 idea for effortless entertaining plus private front courtyard. A separate formal lounge completing downstairs plus master bedroom, fourth bedroom/study & second bathroom. Upstairs another two bedrooms & family central bathroom. Practical living at its best.
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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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24 Farm Street, Newport Constantly appealing, consistently attractive, a Californian is always captivating – as this desirably positioned three bedroom, two bathroom example demonstrates. Bright living and dining areas surrounding a contemporary kitchen lead to a north-facing rear garden – with a secure garage.
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3 2 1 $1,175,000 - $1,250,000 Sat 30th Mar at 2.30pm Sat 10.45-11.15am Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584
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Williamstown 8387 0000
2/7 Prismall Street, Altona North
Yarraville 8387 0011
Altona 9398 8888
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9/1 Johnston Street, Newport 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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4 2 2 $800,000 - $880,000 Sat 16th Mar at 1.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Mark de Brabander 0406 536 447 Nathan Gleeson 0409 556 584
Classic lines, modern comfort and welcoming character are perfectly matched throughout this three bedroom, two bathroom home where living and dining areas enjoy gas heating and split system cooling and a soundproofed studio adds ideal flexibility. The possibility to explore potential to sub-divide, subject to council approval, further enhances this property’s prospects on some 601m2 close to St. Margaret Mary’s School, Vernon Street village and Spotswood station.
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3 2 2 $1,050,000 - $1,150,000 Sat 30th Mar at 11.30am Sat 10-10.30am Vince Caramia 0405 122 925 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
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37 Anzac Crescent, Williamstown Architect designed contemporary family home on a corner low maintenance allotment, inviting proportions include living/dining areas accompanied by a Marble Caesarstone kitchen, fully integrated surround sound system, a home office and an elegant courtyard. A downstairs bedroom with its own bathroom complements three upstairs double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a glamorous ensuite, and an equally alluring central bathroom.
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16 Hick Street, Spotswood
16 Illawarra Street, Williamstown Brilliant potential in the best of positions, this evocative Victorian reveals irresistible scope for exploring renovation possibilities, subject to council approval, on some 364m2 one street back from the Esplanade. Beyond today’s three bedroom floor-plan an alfresco area and a garden backdrop complemented by its north facing aspect and rear laneway access enhance an opportunity of un-paralleled appeal in a location that will always provide spectacular lifestyle pleasure!
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3 1 1 $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Sat 30th Mar at 12.30pm Sat 12-12.30pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
16illawarrastreetwilliamstown.com.au
Yarraville 8387 0011
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greghocking.com.au
GREG HOCKING ELLY PARTNERS
86 Morris Street, Williamstown In one of the Williamstown locations that best illustrate the allure of being by the bay, this enviable home’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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4 2 1 $1,900,000 - $2,000,000 Sat 23rd Mar at 12.30pm Sat 2.15-2.45pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
A family home where memories can be made, this refined residence’s impressive spaces for living, dining and family life are accompanied by a dedicated bar area and a NEFF fitted kitchen featuring aspects over pristine paved outdoor proportions, a great garden backdrop, secure double garage and substantial workshop/storage zone. On some 587m2 close to Williamstown High School, bike paths by the bay and the beach.
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46paasplacewilliamstown.com.au
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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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2tobrukcrescentwilliamstown.com.au
Williamstown 8387 0000
46 Paas Place, Williamstown
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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3 1 1 $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Sat 23rd Mar at 2.30pm Sat 3.15-3.45pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
25twyfordstreetwilliamstown.com.au
Yarraville 8387 0011
Altona 9398 8888
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2018 & 2019 Winner
Agent of the Year for Williamstown
Leigh Melbourne
Leigh Melbourne has just been awarded Agent of the Year in Williamstown for the second year in a row, recognising his hard work and dedication to achieving the best results for his clients.
Williamstown 84 Ferguson Street 8387 0000
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greghocking.com.au
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Yarraville 8387 0011
Altona 9398 8888
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Newport
NEW LISTING
31 Agg Street
DOES MY REAR LOOK BIG IN THIS PHOTO?
• One lucky buyers opportunity to secure a family home in one of Newport’s most popular streets, where modern convenience meets a meticulously maintained and well-loved property • Step inside and be impressed by the floor plan, offering three separate living areas, three bedrooms downstairs with BIRs and two bathrooms, while a fourth bedroom with an ensuite and kids retreat remains upstairs • Take advantage of all the wonderful features; zoned ducted reverse cycle heating and cooling, 4KW solar panels saving the owner approx. $730 p/a, while enjoying the traditional characteristics of a warm fireplace • This charming home offers room for all of your guests with the open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, filled with European appliances, flowing outside to the extensive undercover outdoor entertaining area • Ample storage throughout with further roof storage • Only minutes’ walking distance to Newport Railway Station, primary schools, local popular cafe precinct, sports ovals and parks...this location can not be beaten! Inspection will impress!
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ENQUIRY $1m - $1.1m CONTACT Michael Harvey 0425 737 672 michaelh@williamsre.com.au
Williamstown
4 West Court
PARK VIEWS
• 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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ENQUIRY $1.4m - $1.5m CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au
Seaholme
36 Sussex Street
LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE - IT’S ALL HERE
• 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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BRAYBROOK B02/17 MULLENGER ROAD ENJOY A LIFESTYLE BY THE RIVER • Beautiful views of the river and valley • As new in condition • Peaceful and scenic location • Great starter or investment opportunity • Well priced for a great buy
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29 DROOP STREET IN THE HEART OF IT ALL • Activity Centre Zoning • Well proportioned SF Victorian origins • Walk to all amenities • Ideal starter or investment in this zone • Well presented throughout
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Saturday 6th April at 12.30pm Contact agent Saturday 3.00 to 3.30pm Trang Ly 0421 777 079 Footscray 9689 6011
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AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
FOOTSCRAY 6/22 PICKETT STREET AS CENTRAL AS IT GETS • Updated and clean throughout • A rare one bed unit • Stone’s throw from Coles and KMart • Walk to all facilities • ideal start or investment opportunity
AUCTION THIS SATURDAY
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MAIDSTONE 8/24 ROONEY STREET GREAT STARTER OR INVESTMENT • Nice quiet location • Handy to Central West and Highpoint shops • Well presented ready to move in • Well priced, a treat to own • Don’t waste time buy now for the future
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DOCKLANDS 2601/100 HARBOUR ESPLANADE UNDER INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE MORTGAGEE • Brilliant location, brilliant views • Harbour, city, and bay views abound • Bonus 2 car spaces and storage cage • Perfect to live in, perfect to invest • Terms 10% on signing, balance 30 days
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169 BARKLY STREET FOOTSCRAY 9689 6011
FOOTSCRAY 3/11 NICHOLSON STREET PERFECT LOCATION • Fantastic buying in great location • Opposite Footscray Park and Vic Uni • Impeccably presented • Undercover car space and huge storage • Comfortable throughout don’t miss it
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Saturday 23rd March at 12.30pm $400,000 to $440,000 Saturday 12.00 to 12.30pm Philip Mazzella 0418 360 789 Footscray 9689 6011
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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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Open plan, Living/Dining & Kitchen opening to rear yard. 3 Bedrooms, Master with Ensuite, High gloss Kitchen cabinetry, SS appliances incl. DW & stone benchtops. Sleek central Bathroom. Split system & polished timber floors throughout. Single LU garage & second OSP space(ROW access).
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36 Fehon Street Yarraville
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Situated within a short stroll of the vibrant Yarraville Village, comprising 3 good sized bedrooms, comfortable lounge with A/C & gas heating. Wide entrance hall, bright, functional kitchen. Bathroom with WC & laundry facilities. Unlimited potential to renovate & extend.
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SPORT Roosters claim a little bit of redemption Altona Roosters caused a major boilover in toppling minor premiers Newport-Digman in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 semi-final at Digman Reserve on Sunday. The Roosters were the clear underdogs in the contest, having finished fourth and a massive 22 competition points behind the Bulls after the home-and-away rounds. They were also beaten by the Bulls three weeks out from the finals. Whatever happened during the regular season mattered little in the semi-final. Runs on the board were crucial for Altona Roosters and they managed to compile a competitive 229 off 79 overs on day one. Malith Cooray was the cornerstone of the Roosters innings, making 75. The in-form Cooray was also hugely important a game earlier with 104no to help the Roosters secure a final berth. It was not a lone hand in the semi-final though, with captain Ash Peters (47) and middle order batsman Sanjaya Fernando (53) providing valuable runs.
Altona Roosters opening batsman Christopher Peters takes to the air. (Luke Hemer)
Three wickets apiece from Newport-Digman’s Andrew Tee (3-44) and Amal Mahathelge (3-45) ensured the Roosters score did not blow out any further. Newport-Digman’s chase fell short by 49 runs, despite a strong start by skipper Matt Shiell, who made 64 before he was run out. Wicketkeeper Michael Formosa was the only
other shining light for the Bulls with 35. The next best was 18 from Sulan Jayawardhana. All five Altona Roosters bowlers took a wicket, with Peters leading the way with 3-30 off 13 overs. Cooray was the other multiple wicket-taker for the Roosters with 2-21. For Altona Roosters, this win was a little bit of redemption for their embarrassing 162-run semi-final loss to Westmeadows last summer. Now the Roosters can move into the grand final with confidence, where they will meet Glenroy on the road in a four-day game at Sewell Reserve starting on Saturday. In other divisions, Williamstown Imperials were eliminated from the division 3 premiership hunt after a four-wicket loss to Sunshine. Williamstown Congs’ season in division 4 is over after a seven-wicket defeat to Sydenham Hillside. Gellibrand’s promotion dream ended with a seven-wicket loss to Aberfeldie Park. Lance Jenkinson
Druids make it snappy By Lance Jenkinson Druids have moved through to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 west grand final after a blink-and-you-miss-it nine-wicket annihilation of Altona North. While the semi-final at Shorten Reserve was scheduled to be played over two days, Druids were in a hurry, wrapping up the match inside a day and 61 overs. For Druids captain Leigh Wilson and his teammates, it was a welcome, if slightly unusual, outcome. “It was a bit of a strange day to be honest,” Wilson said. “The last couple of years we’ve sort of struggled at the semi-final point. “This year, to get it done so quickly today, everyone is really happy and looking forward to the match coming up next week.” Altona North must have rued its decision to bat after winning the toss. North could muster only a painfully slow 67 off 50 overs. Anthony Frydas (18) and Domenic Di Guglielmo (10) were the only North players to hit double figures. Sam Thurston was central to North’s demise. The fast bowler was on-song with 5-32 off 25 overs. “He’s one of those blokes that chugs in all day and keeps at the batsmen,” Wilson said. “He was bowling a good line and length all day and was able to get a couple of nicks and restrict the scoring.” It was a fun outing for Indi Gallage – the paceman snared three top-order wickets to finish with 3-6 off eight. “It was a similar sort of effort to Sam,” Wilson said. “They were both at the batsmen the whole time and really weren’t giving them any room to score the runs. “False shots came because they had to try to make something out of nothing.” There were two moments when Druids felt increasingly confident it would be their day. The first wicket for the day saw a snick bobbled by the second slip fielder, but wicketkeeper Aasif Shaikh was able to sneak under for the catch. Then came an incredible run-out when Shane Windridge ran in from gully and kicked the ball on to the stumps as the North batsman was short of his ground. Wilson (36no) and Windridge (24no) steered Druids to victory in just 11 overs. The footscray side is champing at the bit to rip into Airport West-St Christopher’s in the four-day grand final, starting on Saturday at
IN THE DOGHOUSE ■ The Sunshine and Western Region Sports Club has been around for nearly 30 years and in that time has certainly lived up to its charter of helping young people in the western suburbs with their chosen sports. The club presents the annual Don Deeble Award based on the monthly nominees which reads like a who’s who of promising sports stars of the west, many of whom have gone onto achieve at the elite level. Names such as Rachel Jarry, Bachar Houli, Dante Exum, Morgan Mitchell, Travis Dean and Cam Rayner, to name but a very few who have been acknowledged since the award’s inception in 2001. The Yarraville Club Cricket Club is the major backer of the award. The very popular monthly dinner at Medway Golf Club is coming up on March 27. Former Footscray player, Richmond coach and Umpire boss Jeff Gieschen will speak. Cost is just $35. Tickets are available from Barry Watson 0408 556 631 or bazwat@hotmail.com ■ The first weekend of cricket finals included some interesting results, highlighting the extra pressure of the business end of the season. Greg Mitchell scored a ton for Hoppers Crossing’s 4th XI while the Hoppers thirds capitulated for a meagre 40. The seconds clash between Hoppers and Werribee went the way of the Hogans Road boys and the Werribee first XI lost to Melton then had to endure top team Caulfield’s struggle against Elsternwick. Caulfield lost by just eight runs which finished Werribee’s season. ■ While the Truganina Thunder go about establishing themselves in the local footy competition, down the street the Glenorden Football Club is trying to rebuild its junior program. Auskick is the starting point for boys and girls and the club is holding a Come and Try Day on Wednesday, April 3 from 4pm at its Kookaburra Road headquarters. The club has successfully re-entered the senior competition after a sabbatical and now wants to build the base of the club for the future. Contact Dave Franklin 0402 067 142 or dafranklin@ bigpond.com ■ Werribee hosts its first practice game at home in a decade on Friday night against Geelong from 7pm. Williamstown will meet North Melbourne at Canning Reserve Avondale Heights at noon Saturday and the Western Bulldogs AFLW team plays Carlton on Sunday at 4.05pm at Whitten Oval.
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Footscray enjoys a win to end a disappointing season Footscray will take a lot of positives away from its Premier Cricket season, but a third-last finish was not enough for a pass mark in the eyes of captain Dylan Kight. The Bulldogs blooded a number of excited youngsters into their line-up, which will stand them in good stead for the future, but they still had enough experienced heads to expect to finish closer to the top eight than the 17-point gulf that existed after the final round. “It’s been a testing season for everyone,” Kight said. “It’s been disappointing and I don’t want to sugar-coat it at all.” Footscray finished on a bright note though, crushing Greenvale Kangaroos by 165 runs at Merv Hughes Oval on Saturday. For the second game running, the Bulldogs posted in excess of 350 runs, scoring 362 off 97 overs. Unlike the game prior, the Bulldogs comfortably defended the total. After two months without a win, Footscray was thrilled to get back into the winners’ circle. “It’s a good feeling just to win again,” Kight
said. “The last five or six weeks we’ve put some good performances on the board, but it’s only come with this one win.” Footscray’s bowlers were superb on day two. Even after some early dropped catches, their focus never wavered and ensured the Bulldogs would come away with a resounding win. “The day could’ve unravelled after a couple of dropped catches, but the bowlers stuck to it and didn’t lose too much confidence,” Kight said. “It was a perfect bowling performance. “We had shorter, sharper spells with how many seamers we had in the team. “Everyone who came on was ready to go when they came on and made sure they supported the bowler at the other end.” Jack Sheppard (3-15) and Hamish Winter-Irving (3-31) were at their menacing best with three wickets apiece. They built pressure with their miserly bowling too, conceding under two runs per over. There were no weak links in the Bulldogs bowling attack. Kight credits them for his own success on
a day when he took an incredible club record seven catches behind the stumps although he’s reluctant to take on the praise for the record. “It’s always good [to get records], but I think I’ve had a lot better days with the gloves on some days when I’ve taken one or two catches,” Kight said The rebuild will continue over the winter for Footscray. The Bulldogs have the nucleus of a side that could rise back up the ladder. “I definitely think the future is bright,” Kight said. “We had four debutants this year and two young kids [Ash Armstrong and Jordan Kight] make their first 100s and ‘Sid’ [Siddhesh Dixit] take his first five-for. “We’ve exposed all these kids to the level and none of them have sunk and they all look up to the level.” Lance Jenkinson Footscray paceman Jack Sheppard kept the pressure on with his tight bowling. (Damjan Janevski)
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Newport Rams struggled offensively in a 2-0 grand final series sweep at the hands of Cheltenham Rustlers in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2. In the series opener, Newport went down 5-1 at the Melbourne Ballpark on Thursday night. The Rams could not remedy their offensive woes in time for game two at the same venue on Saturday, which they lost 2-0. Newport will have a chance to get their revenge on Cheltenham next season as both clubs were promoted to division 1.
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A slightly worrying pre-season is over for the Western Bulldogs, finishing with a 0-2 record from two JLT Series games. The Bulldogs went down by 14 points to St Kilda in their second practice match at Mars Stadium in Ballarat on Sunday. Some positive individual performances to come out of the series were Aaron Naughton, who starred in key posts at both ends of the ground; new recruit Sam Lloyd, who showed he will be a valuable addition to both the midfield and forward lines; and the usual suspects in the midfield, such as Jackson Macrae, Mitch Wallis, Marcus Bontempelli and Tom Liberatore who all accumulated plenty of the ball. The Bulldogs will open the new AFL season on Saturday, March 23 against the Sydney Swans at Marvel Stadium.
Yarraville Glory goalkeeper Alex Tsesmelis faces a shot from Caroline Springs George Cross striker Djordje Aleksic. (Damjan Janevski)
Glory fades at FFA Cup By Lance Jenkinson Yarraville Glory’s attention will turn to the season proper after it was ousted from the FFA Cup in a 3-2 extra time loss to Caroline Springs George Cross in the third round at Paisley Park on Saturday. The Glory twice came from behind in the match, but the Georgies had the last laugh with a goal from James Kemal with eight minutes left in the extra time period. Glory coach Paul Donnelly said there was little to separate the sides for most of the game. “We huffed and puffed as much as we could but we couldn’t get an equaliser at the end,” he said. “It was just one of those good FFA Cup games that you get nowadays.” Striker Lewis Shannon wore two capes for Yarraville – the hero and the villain. For most of the game, he was the star, scoring two goals and continuing his scintillating pre-season. But Shannon’s inability to find the back
of the net in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper just before the full-time whistle in regulation time would prove costly. Shannon will be a key to Yarraville getting off to a flying start in state league 1 when the season kicks off on March 23. The Glory will be without his strike partner Darcey Den Ouden, who has a groin injury, for at least the season opener. “He’s probably going to miss the first couple of rounds of the season,” Donnelly said. “We’ve got Lewis and young Musa Kamara, who finished last season really well for us and is doing well up front [in the pre-season].” Nick Basile looks to be a player to watch for Yarraville. The young right back, who was part of Heidelberg United’s under 20 NPL set-up, has an ambition to return to the higher level, but is being urged by Donnelly to stamp his authority on state league 1 first. “He went off and had some NPL trials and we had a discussion with him to let him know he’s got support here,” Donnelly said.
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