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Altona Beach comes alive Altona beach is set to become only the second place in Australia to have free daily activities, from stand up paddleboarding to line dancing, on the foreshore. Altona Village Traders Association has banded with local businesses to put on events for the month of January on the main beach and along the foreshore and parks. Other activities include yoga, qigong, boxing, self defence, art, line dancing, Indigenous mindfulness, Latin dance and volleyball. AVTA liaison officer Sharon Walsh said that with part of the Esplanade being closed to cars during summer, there was an opportunity for businesses other than the cafes and restaurants to showcase their activities. “I thought, let’s do some workouts on the waterfront,” she said. “People can come along, they can have a try. You can do one, you can do them all. Ms Walsh said it was a Victorian first. “There is one other place that does this – it is in Cairns – so we’ll claim it for Victoria at least,” she said. For businesses such as Sun Seekers stand up paddleboarding, which started working with Altona RSL veterans three years ago, the holiday program is a chance to let more people know about what’s on offer. Instructor Emma Moore, pictured, said she loved the idea. “We have such a beautiful natural resource here and it’s good to be able to get out and enjoy it, but not just sit on the beach,” she said. For details, visit the Altona Village Traders Association Facebook page. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Maribyrnong council’s rejection of Melbourne Victory’s proposal to build a football academy in Footscray Park could descend into an expensive legal wrangle amid claims parties had signed a binding commitment to the project. The football club’s dream to build an $18 million soccer academy in Footscray Park appeared dashed last Tuesday night when a 5-2 majority of councillors voted to reject the controversial plan. Melbourne Victory called the decision “both disappointing and surprising”, claiming the council has “contractually committed” to deliver the earmarked Footscray Park site. “Melbourne Victory is considering all of its options in light of council’s decision,” it said in a statement. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the parties signed an agreement four years ago, but it was a memorandum of understanding subject to community consultation. However a club spokesman told Star Weekly the council and club signed a separate agreement last year with the state government, which has promised $10 million to the academy. “Council entered into an agreement with Melbourne Victory and the state government, beyond an MoU, and made a commitment to the site which was signed in mid-2018,” he said. Asked about the 2018 agreement, Maribyrnong council director of corporate services Celia Haddock said the council is unable to provide comment on specific arrangements. “However, we can reiterate that council is not contractually bound to lease Footscray Park to Melbourne Victory,” she said. Footscray MP Katie Hall said she has always said that community consultation was “very important” and the government will now work with Melbourne Victory and any interested local council to help find an alternative location. “Throughout this process I met with all community members who requested a meeting and I passed on the views of both sides of the debate to council representatives, as is appropriate,” she said. The stoush follows an often fiery meeting last Tuesday night where a packed public gallery erupted in cheers when the proposal was voted down. Cr Martin Zakharov unsuccessfully moved to defer the vote, arguing the process had been “rushed”. Chief executive Stephen Wall said the council had spent between $50,000 and $100,000 to date on “due diligence” and other associated costs assessing the proposal.
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Christmas is my favourite time of year. It takes different forms and meanings for many of us – sending cards, singing carols, decorating the tree, Christmas lights, church services and a special meal are just some of the many ways we celebrate it. For most, it is a time to get together with family and friends to celebrate and we have so much to do in Maribyrnong this Christmas season. Go to Yarraville Gardens or Johnson Reserve for the carols, look at the wonderful decorations and displays our traders have created, enjoy a picnic in the park, or catch a Christmas movie under the stars at our Saltwater Cinema.
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It’s been a very big year for me personally, and for my fellow Councillors. We’ve had some tough decisions to make and I think we are all looking forward to some time off and recharging our batteries! I’d like to wish each and every one of you a very safe and happy festive season. Please stay safe on our roads and take some time to relax. I look forward to meeting you as I get out and about in our community over the coming months and I hope you come join me seeing the new year in at our fantastic fireworks in Footscray Park! Mayor Cr Sarah Carter
Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy.
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Meetings are held at the Maribyrnong Council Offices, corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray. Agendas are available via Council’s website the Friday before a meeting at www.maribyrnong.vic.au/meetings
1. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter launched community consultation for NeXT: Footscray Library, Cultural and Community Hub
4. Cr Mia McGregor and CEO of the Western Distributor Authority, Peter Sammut, launch the $10M Westgate Neighbourhood Fund
2. Cr Gina Huynh travelled to Canberra with the Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee to meet with Tim Watts MP and Bill Shorten MP (pictured centre)
5. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter, Cr Gina Huynh, Cr Mia McGregor along with Katie Hall MP and Sustainability Victoria’s Interim CEO Carl Muller launch ‘Let’s Go FOGO’
3. Cr Martin Zakharov at the ‘Connecting Maribyrnong’ Community Leadership Program graduation
6. Cr Megan Bridger-Darling welcomes new citizens to the City of Maribyrnong at a recent Citizenship Ceremony
MY VIEW I spend a lot of time in West Footscray, Tottenham, Maidstone and beautiful Braybrook meeting with residents and locals because I live there. Churchill Avenue shops are just a stone’s throw from my house; Andrew knows how I take my coffee, Blue Bamboo is a haven, and Kate, Kelly and Kerry at the Hub are always so welcoming, and on weekends Maribyrnong Greens, the Brookers, St Andrews-Footscray or Kingsville Cricket can be found utilising one of our sports reserves.
Up on Dodd Street lived one of Australia’s very first pop stars. A talented singer and club-circuit star, Yvonne Barrett lived on Dodd Street but died in 1985 due to family violence. Maribyrnong City Council recognises that domestic violence is serious and prevalent. And also preventable. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, a number of local support services are available including Safe Steps, Women’s Health West, Men’s Line, w/respect or you can call 1800 RESPECT. If you are in immediate danger call the police on 000. Cr Megan Bridger-Darling Stony Creek Ward
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Braybrook tops home burglary list By Tate Papworth Braybrook has the dubious title of Melbourne’s burglary capital, according to research produced by the RACV. The insurance company’s annual burglary statistics report revealed the burglary rate across the suburb to be one in 39 homes. The number is a sharp increase on last year’s rate, which was one in 52 homes. But it was better news across the municpality. The 3020 postcode, which encompasses
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Kealba, Kings Park and Albanvale. Burglary rates for 3021 were one in 62 homes, a drastic drop from the one in 41 last year. RACV general manager, Raymond Orre said there are a number of steps the community can take to lower the risk of burglary. “Until crime rates are at zero, there is still reason for concern and more importantly, action,” he said. “We found that one in five people surveyed … have sophisticated home security solutions but rarely or never keep them activated or in working order.
“Regular checks and system tests are a simple a way to maintain peace of mind in the home.” He said strong community also plays a big role. “Positively, one in five people already believe that their neighbours look out for them, and in turn, they look out for their neighbours. “Notifying your neighbours when you’re out of the home, asking them to check your mail or put out your bins can be a helpful deterrent for criminals and helps to foster a stronger sense of community.”
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Community satisfaction with Maribyrnong council has hit its highest level in 15 years, according to a councilcommissioned survey. The 2019 annual community survey by Metropolis Research found overall satisfaction with the council’s performance up three per cent to 6.92 out of 10 – the highest since the survey began in 2004. The result was well ahead of the most recent low point of 6.14, recorded in 2014, and the long-term average of 6.51. The issues deemed most important were traffic management, car parking, road maintenance and repairs, as well as recycling, safety, facilities and crime. Satisfaction with the 38 council services and facilities in the survey increased to 7.33, marginally lower than the 2019 metropolitan Melbourne average of 7.48. The council’s performance was found to be ‘excellent’ for library services, waste collection, services for children and community centres, as well as playgrounds, festivals, events and the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre. The council’s online consultation tool was rated as ‘solid’, while most aspects of the planning approvals process was said to be ‘poor’, based on a small sample of 29 respondents. Safety perception in public areas at night increased by almost 10 per cent overall and 12 per cent in and around Footscray CBD. “The perception of safety in the City of Maribyrnong is now generally consistent with the metropolitan Melbourne average, and measurably higher than the average in the western region,” a council report on the survey stated.
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Footscray artist Paola Balla’s latest exhibition is capturing the ways First Nations women use art and community to challenge the status quo. Disrupting Artistic Terra Nullius, the final exhibition at the Footscray Community Arts Centre this year, weaves together a new body of visual works and a series of essays responding to Aboriginal women’s art making and activism. Balla said the notion of an ‘artistic terra nullius’ refers to the violent erasure of Aboriginal peoples, and in particular to First Nations women, building from the historic notion of Aboriginal peoples as ‘absent’. “This research sets out to document and respond to the work of Aboriginal women in art and community,� she said.
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A Yarraville man died of a suspected drug overdose at a music festival just north of the Victorian border on Sunday. Glenn Mcrae, 24, was attending the four-day Strawberry Fields music festival in Tocumwal when he was rushed to the event’s medical tent at 12.45am on Sunday. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead shortly after 2am. Event organisers said in a statement they had “implemented every single harm minimisation strategy that is legally available�.
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“I have used practice-led inquiry informed by my own roles as artist, writer, curator and community researcher as a Wemba-Wemba & Gunditjmara, matriarchal and sovereign woman.� Part of the exhibition will be a studio of photographic-based works drawn from matriarchal family stories past, present and future, including reclamation of the Wemba-Wemba language. The exhibition opens from 6-8pm Friday and runs until December 20. Balla will hold free tea towel dyeing workshops from 11am–3pm December 10 and 17. RSVP: rsvp@ footscrayarts.com.
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Collector’s dream out of print By Benjamin Millar What is believed to be one of the world’s largest collections of vintage printing equipment has gone under the hammer in West Footscray, spelling the end of a collector’s decades-long dream. The entire contents of Melbourne’s Museum of Printing – more than 3000 square metres of vintage printing equipment spread over two levels of a Geelong Road warehouse – have been bundled up and auctioned off.
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font imaginable, ancient typewriters, specialist tools, artist engravings, books and a range of other obsolete industry ephemera. The museum hit hard times in 2009, but was saved by a fundraiser that helped it move from its former Footscray warehouse to the current
Geelong Road location. Mr Isaachsen has been banned from the premises since last year, when he arrived to find the museum locked and a notice demanding he vacate over the heft y debt. Dozens of people turned out for Saturday’s auction, where key items were sold off one by
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Bracks’ bold new plan for west By Tate Papworth A bold plan to create 50,000 new jobs in Sunshine has been unveiled by former Victorian premier Steve Bracks. The Sunshine – Daring to be Great strategy aims to capitalise on major transport investments coming to the precinct, including the Airport Rail Link. Mr Bracks said the strategy, which has been developed by the West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA), also aims to capitilise on the area’s existing strengths,
which include the health, education and manufacturing sectors. “Sunshine has a chance to build on its proud working history by becoming a major economic, social and transport hub for Melbourne and Victoria,” he said. “Targeting particular sectors such as health, construction, public administration, tourism, retail, manufacturing and care services all make sense for Sunshine. “Construction is one of the most rapidly growing industries in the West, whilst manufacturing is one of the largest employers
in Brimbank and still has significant growth potential. “The presence of Sunshine Hospital and the newly built Joan Kirner Hospital creates a significant opportunity to grow jobs in the health care sector, and create more leading research collaborations. “Developing a Jobs Institute in Sunshine will also tackle the key challenge of growing jobs outside of our major CBD areas.” Brimbank council recently launched its Transforming Brimbank agenda. Much like Sunshine – Daring to be Great,
the Transforming Brimbank plan seeks to leverage and improve opportunities stemming from major infrastructure projects across five categories: jobs, education, health, environment and fairness. Brimbank mayor Georgina Papafotiou welcomed the “discussion paper” but didn’t comment on whether both plans could work together. “Council welcomes the discussion paper’s focus on rejuvenation and opportunity for the west and Sunshine, and WoMEDA’s call for more investment and development in Sunshine,” Cr Papafotiou said.
Rapper won’t be silenced Music means more than life itself to Footscray rapper Sina Harchegani, otherwise known as Lil Groom. It’s also the reason he fears ever returning to his native Iran, where 99 lashes and at least four years in jail awaits due to the messages he spread via his songs before fleeing for Australia. Growing up in the city of Isfahan, music was Harchegani’s way of making sense of the world. “My grandfathers were both jailed and faced death sentences, so every gathering we had they were always talking about political issues in Iran, so I always was aware about politics,” he said. “I love music and I love creating music. I remember when I was six I was always hearing America was about to attack Iran, so the first song I wrote when I was six was about this.” Entering his teen years, Harchegani’s lyrics grew even more political, turning to his own country. He was forced to record in ‘underground’ studios, gaining a large
following of listeners via mobile phone apps like WhatsApp and WeChat. “It’s easy to make music in Iran if you talk about what the government wants you to talk about, or how good your life is, but from where I come I can’t say anything but the truth,” he said. Harchegan was arrested at the age of 16 and placed into an adult prison, pending a trial. After two months he was released on bail and took the opportunity to flee, flying first to Dubai then landing in Melbourne. “I grew up by myself. It was cool at first but it’s hard,” he said. Since arriving in Melbourne, Harchegani has thrown himself headlong into his music, graduating last month with a bachelor of music from Victoria University. He has recorded a collaboration with US rapper Glasses Malone. Lil Groom’s music: soundcloud.com/lilgroom Benjamin Millar
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By Goya Dmytryshchak Traders and community groups have funded two full-time lifeguards at Altona beach as a report released on Sunday revealed Victoria’s worst drowning toll in two decades. Altona lifesaving volunteers, who usually patrol on weekends and public holidays in summer, rescued five people, treated 100 first aid cases and undertook 123 preventative actions in the past financial year. Altona Village Traders Association initiated the move to employ two lifeguards for a month after Christmas, with financial support from Rotary Club of Altona, Lions Club of Altona, Altona Bowling Club, Altona RSL, Altona Community Bank and Altona Sports Club. “With tongue firmly in cheek, we are referring to ourselves as the ‘Magnificent Seven’,” traders’ president Kim Walsh said. “Altona beach, over the last five or six years, has just become more and more popular. “It’s not just our locals … with the outlying suburbs – Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina – people are coming in droves because there’s only the two beaches in the western suburbs, Williamstown and Altona. “As part of our summer safety program that we run each year with Victoria Police and Hobsons Bay council, we decided there was another aspect to safety that needed to be looked at. “Whilst Altona Lifesaving Club do an amazing job … during the week we could get a 35 degree day and our beach is chock-a-block and sadly there’s no lifesaving members on patrol.” The Magnificent Seven raised about $15,000 to employ two lifeguards – Altona Lifesaving Club volunteers Tom Curran and Jake Davidson – through Life Saving Victoria.
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Life Saving Victoria’s Drowning Report for 2018-19, released on Sunday, showed there were 157 drowning incidents in Victoria last financial year (56 fatal and 101 non-fatal), up from 107 (40 fatal and 67 non-fatal) the previous year. LSV lifeguards operations manager Briana Newson said it was fantastic to have the support of the Altona traders to provide lifeguard patrols at Altona beach over summer.
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A western metropolitan MP is calling for better protection for home owners after more than 100 private properties with dangerous cladding were identified in Melbourne’s west. The Victorian Building Authority is leading a statewide cladding audit into apartments, hotels, motels and student accommodation of three or more storeys, and hospitals, schools and aged care facilities of two or more storeys. Western Metropolitan MP Catherine Cumming told Parliament that owners with defective buildings had few options. “According to the Victorian Building Authority when they did their previous cladding audit, it would seem that in Western Metropolitan region there were 103 properties identified,” she said. “There were seven in Hume, seven in Melton, nine in Brimbank, 10 in Hobsons Bay, 15 in Maribyrnong, 21 in Wyndham, and Moonee Valley was the star with 34 identified. “We know that currently under building controls, most builders have only a seven-year responsibility to the buildings that they have built. “So there is a difficulty in actually finding these builders and trying to get some responsibility …” Ms Cumming said the government needed to hold to account those responsible for building defects and for the products that are defective. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Brandon Loupos at RampFest in 2018. Inset: Jake Wallwork, Brandon Loupos and Jason Watts on the podium in 2018. (Pictures: Supplied)
Big time BMX bash “It’s taken a bit to sink in, but I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve this,” he said. “And now, I can’t wait to come down to Melbourne and ride in front of a home crowd again.” Loupos is also the reigning Australian National Champion, a crown he collected at RampFest a year ago. Other local riders hitting the ramps will be Jake Wallwork, Alec Danelutti and Liam Quinlivan. Spectator entry to the championships is free and the venue will be open from 9am Saturday and Sunday. Details: rampfest.com.au Benjamin Millar
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Business on road to ruin By Alesha Capone The owners of a Laverton North café say they fear they will be driven out of business because of road changes being planned as part of the state government’s $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade project. Richard Rennie and his partner Helen, who rent and operate Adams Café on Dohertys Road, said that many of their clients were drivers of large trucks, including B-doubles. Mr Rennie said that under plans to upgrade Dohertys Road, the driveway to enter and exit the café would be significantly reduced, meaning B-double drivers would not be able to access the café. He said that when he started at the business, the café’s driveway frontage measured about 75 metres, which gave trucks plenty of room to enter and exit. He said that with roadworks currently taking place, this frontage had been reduced to about 35 to 40 metres. Mr Rennie said that the roadworks, which had been taking place since 2017, had caused a “headache” for the café. “Prior to the roadworks, we were taking in about $1100 per day,” he said. “That’s now down to about $200 to $300 a day. “We’re really struggling and if this goes on much longer, we’ll be out of business.” Opposition Leader David Davis raised the café’s plight in state Parliament last month. He said that while the opposition supported upgrading roads, Mr Rennie and Helen were “in a terrible position”. “Clearly a six metre opening is not large enough for a B-double or a massive rig,” Mr Davis said. “This is effectively putting Helen and Richard out of business.”
Richard Rennie and Helen, owners of Adams Cafe. (Damjan Janevski) 201476_03
Major Road Projects Victoria delivery director Steve Cornish said the authority “has a number of measures in place to help businesses prepare for potential impacts during construction and we will continue to work with Richard and Helen to minimise those impacts
as much as possible”. “After meeting with the owners of Adams Café, we completed an extensive review of our road design and found a solution that means trucks will still have good access to the café from the new roundabout,” he said.
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Cops in major kerbside bust Two people found unconscious in a running car in Point Cook on Friday night have been charged with multiple drug trafficking offences. The South Kingsville woman, 22, and Point Cook man, 23, allegedly had methamphetamine, GHB, ecstasy, stolen goods and cash in their car. A warrant executed at the man’s home allegedly turned up more ecstasy and methamphetamine. Werribee police were conducting a welfare check when they located the pair, Victoria Police spokeswoman Nikki Ladgrove said. “Police located the man and woman unconscious in a silver commodore with the engine running on Ranfurlie Avenue about 6.30am,” she said. “A search of the car resulted in police finding what is alleged to be 33 grams of methamphetamine, 233 grams of GHB, 1.7 grams of ecstasy, stolen goods and cash. “A warrant executed at the man’s home resulted in investigators finding what is alleged to be ecstasy and methamphetamine.” The man was charged with trafficking drugs of dependence, possessing drugs of dependence, committing an indictable offence while on bail and driving whilst disqualified. The woman was charged with trafficking drugs of dependence, possessing drugs of dependence and handling stolen goods. Both were remanded in custody. Goya Dmytryshchak
West Gate Neighbourhood Fund Applications are open The West Gate Neighbourhood Fund has been established by the Victorian Government to support communities in Melbourne’s inner west during the construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Partnerships are now open and will assist organisations to implement projects such as community infrastructure, capital equipment and programs that build community leadership and participation.
The $10 million government fund is managed by the West Gate Tunnel Project, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, who are also responsible for managing the West Gate Tunnel Project on behalf of the Victorian Government.
A wide range of projects are eligible including those that celebrate heritage, history or diversity, focus on arts and culture, emphasise learning and development, or enable greater participation of community members. The fund will support projects seeking over $100,000.
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New charges for jailed fraudsters By Benjamin Millar The masterminds behind a sham Footscray training college who are currently serving jail time for a multi-million dollar student visa rorting scheme have been found guilty of using false documents to obtain almost $2.5 million in home loans. Mukesh Sharma, Baljit Singh and Rekha Arora were last year sentenced to prison for their roles in rorting large sums of money via sham training colleges including Footscray’s Symbiosis Institute of Technical Education and
St Stephen Institute of Technology in Reservoir. They were found to have lured international students to Australia for ‘ghost’ courses, then sub-contracted them to work for Australia Post for below-award wages. Symbiosis chief executive Mukesh Sharma, 46, was jailed for five years for his role in the scam while Baljit Singh, 38, was sentenced to six years and his wife Rekha Arora, 38, to three years, suspended on a good behaviour bond so she could care for the couple’s three children. The trio faced the County Court in October in relation to the home loan charges.
Sharma entered a guilty plea to charges including using false documents in support of an application for a home loan from NAB valued at $353,400 to purchase a property in Tarneit. Singh and Arora entered guilty pleas over using false documents for home loans valued at $1 million from the Commonwealth Bank and $1.1 million from Bankwest. Singh also entered a guilty plea to two charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice while on bail. Judge Michael O’Connell last month
sentenced Sharma to three months in prison, to be served concurrently with his existing sentence. Arora was sentenced to three months imprisonment, suspended for a period of 12 months. Singh was sentenced to three months imprisonment on the charge of use false documents, five months on the charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice and one month on the charge of committing an indictable offence on bail, all to be served concurrently with his existing sentence.
Festival of film returns The west’s largest film festival will be rising again in 2020 when the seventh annual Setting Sun Film Festival returns in May. The 2019 festival featured 104 films across 10 sold-out programs, screened over five days at the Sun Theatre in Yarraville. Audiences were treated to films in a range of genres made by established filmmakers from across Australia and abroad, with entries submitted from the Middle East, China, America, Cuba, South Africa, Canada, Spain and the UK. Entries for the 2020 festival are now open and the shortlisted finalists will be screened at the Sun Theatre and Kindred Studios from May 6 to 12. Festival director Anna Bourozikas said she is looking for short and feature-length films that tell a great story and entertain. “Filmmakers have the chance to win some great prizes, with over $10,000 to give away in
cash and prizes,” she said. The 2020 festival will once again feature the premiere of a locally-made feature film, the popular female filmmakers’ program `The Rouge’, Indigenous films, and specific youth programs featuring the work of budding young filmmakers. Ms Bourozikas said ‘The Rouge’ has resulted in female participation in the festival growing by about a third, with 53 short films entered by female filmmaker in 2019. Organisers are also busy planning a series of workshops and forums that will run during the festival. “There is something for everyone,” Ms Bourozikas said. Short films must be no more than 20 minutes long and made between December 2017 and January 31, 2020. Details: settingsun.com.au. Benjamin Millar
Setting Sun Film Festival director Anna Bourozikas. (Supplied)
We’re building big in the west with the Western Roads Upgrade Road disruptions November – December Overnight freeway closures Princes Freeway, Werribee Road and lane closures
Throughout November and December, there will be disruptions while we work. There will also be other disruptions in the area due to works on the West Gate Tunnel Project.
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Why his hams are sow good By Alesha Capone When it comes to bringing home the bacon, Andrew Vourvahakis is a champion. His business, Andrew’s Choice Smokehouse in Laverton North, has been recognised as one of Australia’s foremost pork producers. At the recent annual Australian PorkMark Ham Awards, the company placed first in the state – and second in the nation – for the “traditional bone-in” category. The awards are run by Australian Pork Limited, a service body for the country’s pork industry. Mr Vourvahakis, who established Andrew’s
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His smokehouse – which only uses Australian pork – can produce up to a ton of sausages a day, or between 500 to 600 kilograms of ham. Mr Vourvahakis, who has been a butcher and smallgoods maker for 25 years, said he started in the industry as a child. His father Emmanouil was a partner at a Yarraville butcher, and at the age of 10, Mr Vourvahakis started out washing trays at the shop, standing on a milkcrate to reach the sink. “My dad never forced me to work, it was a labour of love – I think that’s why I followed in his footsteps,” Mr Vourvahakis said.
Andrew Vourvahakis with his award-winning hams. (Damjan Janevski) 201460_02
The future is robotics Altona North Primary School children last Friday hosted a Robotics Expo showcasing Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots. Grade 5/6 teacher Jessica Duff y said about 60 pupils in groups had built robots designed to complete missions on a track comprising well-engineered tunnels, bridges and mazes. “Each group of students was given a Lego Mindstorms EV3 robotics box with about 600 pieces in it,” she said. “Every robot has a different particular mission that’s unique to their group.” She said the children had learnt programming skills. “They have learnt to think creatively and critically about digital technology and engineering concepts,” Ms Duff y said. “Their robots used different variations of speed and directions to navigate through an
interactive track.” She said the children also had a lot of fun bringing their learning to life and created a lot of mess over the year. “But the end result was very successful.” Goya Dmytryshchak
Grade 6 pupil Jana and her teacher Jessica Duffy. (Damjan Janevski) 201454_02
West Gate Freeway ramp closure The Grieve Parade outbound exit ramp is closed from the night of Friday 29 November until Thursday 19 December. As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, the ramp will be rebuilt and resurfaced to make it stronger and smoother. Drivers will need to exit early at Millers Road and detour via Blackshaws Road. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more info.
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MY PLACE Altona’s Annette Stephens takes time out to speak with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? My parents built a house in Upton Street, Altona; the three of us moved in when I was two years old. So, I have lived in Altona a long time. I went to Altona Primary School and Altona High School. I married a boy from Altona. My children went to Altona Primary School. I owned and operated two cafes in Altona. I love the fact I can walk down Pier Street and see so many people I know.
What’s your favourite restaurant or cafe? My favourite eat out is Saigon Sun Vietnamese restaurant in Railway Street, Altona. The food is fresh and tasty, the staff are lovely. My favourite tea and coffee place is at my house with family and friends in Altona. Can you tell me about your involvement with Latitude? Latitude is a youth homeless or youth at risk of homelessness service, assisting youth from 16 years to 25 years of age in Hobsons Bay and Moonee Valley. Homelessness is a serious problem in our society and it does exist in Hobsons Bay. Latitude offer a flexible and unique approach to foster connections, engagement and individual support. As a member of the Latitude committee of management, I am very proud of my community and its continued support of the essential work Latitude continue to provide. We should all be gratified this level of service still exists in Hobsons Bay.
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What do you like most about Altona? I like Altona because it has a beautiful beach, a magnificent pier and great people. There are so many new and long-time residents who take pride in living in Altona, many who volunteer their time to make Altona the best it can be.
As Christmas approaches, I encourage people to visit the Latitude website, www. latitude.asn.au. You can make a small donation and help make a difference. You started the Altona Beach Film Festival … Altona has a wide range of opportunities for people with various artistic talents to explore,
develop and showcase their hobbies and passions. The Altona Beach Film Festival gives this opportunity to filmmakers. A short film competition, films can be shorter than, but no longer than seven minutes, with an annual theme. This year’s theme is ‘time’. As president of the ABFF, I encourage all filmmakers of any age and ability to enter our competition.
Entries open May 1, 2020, and entries will close June 30, 2020. All films entered are judged in age categories and will be screened in front of an audience on August 22, 2020, at the ABFF gala award presentation and film screening event at the Altona Theatre. For more information visit our website, www.altonabeachfilmfestival. com.au – you have plenty of ‘time’.
n o s u w o m l l a r o F tag y l k s e e In w _ r New life saver in Williamstown a t s Ivor Morgan, General Manager of Jim’s Self Storage and Chairman of the Board SSAA; Barbara Morgan and Jim Morgan, Owners/Directors of Jim’s Self Storage. (Jessica Pierce)
Jim’s Self Storage has welcomed a new addition defibrillator before the ambulance arrives, will to the team, but hope they never have to use it. increase the chances of survival. The state-of-the-art self storage facility at 217 Kororoit Creek Road, Williamstown, has recently purchased a defibrillator, which has taken pride of place in the main office. It will be available for use, if required, during office hours.
Barbara Morgan has spent the past three decades working for life saving Victoria. She has trained and assessed thousands of people in first aid and CPR. Barbara has received many accolades for her outstanding service to the community, Ivor Morgan said: “Having a defibrillator in your including an Order of Australia medal. Barbara workplace or local club can be the difference was instrumental in helping us to obtain the defibrillator and is very proud of the new addition. between life and death”. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere and every minute treatment is not administered, the chances of survival decrease by 10 per cent. It is vital that CPR is started and a defibrillator is used as soon as possible.
Jim’s Self Storage has recently had two staff members attend first aid and CPR courses after the purchase of their defibrillator. With the gained knowledge and new equipment acquisition, they are maintaining their commitment to a safe environment for both staff and customers.
Ambulance Victoria recently reported that 84.2 per cent of code 1 ambulances reached their Office hours: 8am-5pm weekdays and patients within 15 minutes. Being able to start 9am-3pm weekends. Inquiries: 9397 3435 CPR, along with the availability and use of a or jimsstorage.com.au
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to communitycalendar@starweekly.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Friday.
Friday, December 6 Live rock and blues music from Cross Town Traffic. Donation entry, 7-10pm. 59 The Avenue, Spotswood
Way Out West Roots Music Club Sunday, December 8 One of Australia’s most exciting performers, Phil Para’s distinctive guitar talents push all the boundaries and are combined with exceptional vocal abilities and a powerful stage presence. $15–$10 (WOW members), 2-5pm (doors open 12.30pm for lunch). 4 Market Street, Newport
AA meetings Christmas festivities The Williamstown Christmas Event is on December 6 in the Douglas Parade and Ferguson Street precincts. Santa will be driving around in a vintage truck and there will be face-painting, balloon-twisters, roving musicians and a twilight Christmas market at John Morley Reserve. Businesses will be offering Christmas specials on the night. Join in for what will be a fun-filled night. Proudly organised by the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce.
Watercolour exhibition Littlefoot Friday, December 13 DJ Stephen Mowat dips into funk, soul, disco and hip hop, bringing fun times for the warmer weather. From 8pm, free. 223 Barkly Street, Footscray
Four Women Artists present A Watercolour Exhibition featuring Ros Edmond, Robyn McLeod, Janet Howie and Glenda Rowe-Mackle at the Williamstown library art gallery from December 2-14. Official launch on December 7, from 2-4pm.
Friday nights Local duo Alleged Associates, featuring Natalie-Jayne and Tez, play live and unplugged. From 7pm, free. 101 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong
Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, on Wednesdays from 7pm; and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, on Thursdays from 6.30pm and Saturdays from 8.30am. ■1300 222 222 or aatimes.org.au
Yoga Thursdays Newport childcare Outlets Co-operative Neighbourhood House, 43 Mason Street, Newport, offers occasional childcare with three and five hour sessions available from 9am-2pm, 9am-noon and 11am-2pm. There are no waiting lists and an easy enrolment process. Childcare subsidy for parents. â– 9391 8504 or www.outletsco-op.com.au
Have you always wanted to try yoga but have been too scared? Join a beginners class as an introduction. Please bring a towel and wear comfortable clothing. It’s on Thursdays from 9.30-10.30am at Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton. $5 or $2 concession. ■8368 0100 or lavertoncommunityhub@hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au
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leading role in supporting emergency relief efforts this summer. â– redcross.org.au/volunteer (search for Victoria) or 1800 232 969 (BH)
Grandmothers Across Borders will have a Christmas stall in the foyer space of Williamtown Coles in Douglas Parade on Saturday, December 7 from 9am-5pm.
The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female volunteers to visit elderly residents in aged care or in their own home in Altona Meadows, Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee. â– volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2729
Volunteers sought Did you know that you can use your skills to make a difference in the lives of people
seeking asylum? The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is recruiting volunteers for a whole range of new roles. Most roles are based in the Footscray office. â– www.asrc.org.au/become-a-volunteer
Westgate Diabetes support group meets from 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club. â– Elaine, 9255 5501 or 0415 030 996
Friendship group Red Cross needs you
Altona Day View Club meets 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at the Altona RSL Club. The club raises funds for the Smith Family. â– 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
With drier than average conditions, hotter temperatures and increased fire danger, Red Cross is recruiting volunteers from Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay to take a
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Lawyer or conveyancer
One of the most important transactions that many people are involved in is the sale or purchase of their home. Given that the average sale price of homes is now approaching $1 million, it is sensible for a prospective seller or buyer to give careful thought about who they will trust with the task of ensuring that their sale or purchase, or sometimes both, is handled with appropriate skill and care.
Lawyer Lawyers are trained in a wide range of legal skills. This breadth of knowledge allows lawyers to consider the many and varied aspects of a conveyancing transaction that may impact on what appears to be a simple sale or purchase.
Some matters are: • Has the appropriate disclosure been made in accordance with the Sale of Land Act? • Are there any Easements or Covenants? • Has a building contract been entered in accordance with the Instruments Act? • Have documents been signed by an Attorney pursuant to the Power of Attorney Act? • Is there a “cooling-off right” pursuant to the Sale of Land Act? • Is the deposit held in accordance with the Sale of Land Act and can it be released? • Is there an off-the-plan contract and when is the sunset date? • Has finance been approved and are any building or pest reports required? • Are the measurements of the property correct? • Is the property affected by the Owners Corporation Act? • Should a Caveat be lodged? • Does section 137B of the Building Act apply? In addition to these preliminary matters, Goods and Services Tax, Capital Gains Tax and the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Tax Withholding obligations need to be taken into account. As the matter progresses and approaches settlement, the tasks of adjustment of rates and land tax must be tackled, stamp duty is calculated and paid, and settlement is arranged.
Most of these aspects usually fall into place, but a lawyer’s wide-ranging experience in all aspects of the law give the lawyer the ability to recognise potential problems and take steps to avoid those problems. Lawyers ask “what if” and anticipate problems before they arise.
Conveyancer A Conveyancer has training in limited areas of property law and can handle a conveyancing transaction if nothing goes wrong. But a conveyancer must refer any complex legal work arising out of a conveyancing transaction to a lawyer. Conveyancers ask “how” and react to responses from others. Lawyers are obliged to undertake 10 hours per year of Compulsory Professional Development (‘CPD’) and thereby keep up to date with important changes to the law. Conveyancers do not undertake comparable training. Lawyers can also provide independent legal advice to borrowers and guarantors, whereas conveyancers cannot.
Cost Lawyers and conveyancers fix their own charges, subject to reasonable limits. The market does affect those charges but, by and large, conveyancers charge 80-90% of what suburban lawyers charge for conveyancing. When considering a $1 million transaction, a saving of $100 - $200 is irrelevant.
Commercial Transactions The wide training and experience that lawyers have in all areas of business law makes the skills that lawyers bring to a commercial transaction all the more important. Tax issues and structuring the transaction are all important and conveyancers do not have training in complex business transactions.
Summary Why trust a very important transaction to a person with limited qualifications when you can be assisted by a person with a greater breadth of knowledge for not much more in cost.
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FOOTSCRAY 601/90 Buckley Street, 3011 Sweeney Footscray: 9689 8388
Price: $490,000 – $510,000
Apartment 601 is on the sixth floor of The Buckley, a building from award-winning Kavellaris Urban Design that rocks an edgy industrial vibe – a subtle interpretation of which is also on show internally. It’s in a cracker of a locale, right between Footscray and Seddon, both known for some amazing food, with Footscray one of Melbourne’s most multicultural neighbourhoods. Melbourne CBD is 15 minutes away by car, Highpoint
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shopping centre is 10. Interior décor is a mix of crisp and moody, with white wall paint rising to concrete ceilings, judicious pops of the same chic green as seen on the building’s façade, and bold injections of black, anchored by floor planks in the living domain. Each of the two carpeted bedrooms has mirrored robes, while the main also has a swish en suite with a large basin atop
black stone, mirrored storage above the vanity, and a walk-in shower with rainhead. The main bathroom is similarly appointed. Under a downlight-studded black bulkhead, the kitchen is a step beyond the front door. It has white lower and timber-look upper cabinetry, a waterfall stone brekkie bench, and all the mod-cons. A discreet cupboard laundry is off the living-dining area, which incorporates a
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workstation beneath storage cupboards. A large slider reveals a covered and side-sheltered balcony, the spot to watch the sun setting beyond the rooftops of fab Footscray. And there’s just enough space to set up a barbie. This terrific pad has security intercom access and a split-system, as well as parking for one car in the basement. Carole Levy
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Agent’s choice
SOUTH KINGSVILLE 2/69 Watt Street, 3015
ALTONA 1A Kookaburra Street, 3018
Williams Real Estate: 9397 2000 Auction: December 7 at 10.30am
Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000 Auction: December 7 at 11.30am
Price: $780,000 – $840,000
Price: $840,000 – $890,000
This spanking-new abode is in a quiet street and a quick walk from Vernon Street cafes, Newport Lakes, childcare and schools, and close to Newport station and West Gate Freeway entry. It has a white-on-white palette, and lovely hardwood floorboards and soft-grey carpet combine on the ground floor, while a mix of white planation shutters and mid-grey roller blinds are on black-framed windows. The three upstairs fitted bedrooms include the main with a dual-basin en suite. The slick kitchen, within the main living domain, has stone benches, pearl-grey glass splashback, ample storage and underbench oven, 900mm gas cooktop and dishwasher. The laundry, with good storage and bench space, abuts the third toilet. A carpeted open lounge room is behind the front door, and split-systems keep things comfy. Double sliders open to a patio rimmed by lawn.
Within a 10-minute amble of the waterfront and Westona station, this sparkling townhouse (with its own street frontage) offers comfort and style in spades. It has four carpeted bedrooms, two upstairs and two down. One downstairs is ideal as guest bedroom or another sitting room, while the other is the main bedroom with walk-in robe, and smart en suite decked out in greys and white – matching the palette all through. The main bathroom is upstairs, and a powder room is down. The expansive living domain incorporates a sleek kitchen which has a stone waterfall island bench for four, white cabinetry, grey splashback tiles and all the shiny mod-cons. Living and all bedrooms each have a split-system. A giant timber deck out back is rimmed with tropical planting and laser-cut screens, and there’s a secure garage and additional parking.
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WILLIAMSTOWN 115 Victoria Street, 3016 Greg Hocking Elly Partners: 8387 0000
Price: $2.5 million – $2.65 million Private sale
A fine example of art deco distinction, this landmark residence comfortably marries up the sublime era details with the contemporary pizzazz on show. Three gorgeous fireplaces, intricate ceiling plasterwork and cornices, stained picture rails and sash window frames, as well as mellow hardwood flooring, ooze charm, while newer rooms towards the back are loaded with their own appeal. The roomy entry foyer is lined with door-height timber wainscoting, providing a grand sense of arrival. Off this are adjacent lounge and dining rooms which link with the tiled kitchen and floorboarded family-meals space – where recessed skylights and banks of windows admit streams of light. Bespoke cabinetry is a feature. Under a curved ceiling – cleverly referencing art deco – the timeless kitchen has matte-timber cabinetry, stone and stainless-steel benches, attractive splashback tiles and all the mod-cons. Next is a tiled retreat space under a soaring pitched ceiling, followed by french doors to a floorboarded rumpus room with a well fitted-out study area. Of the three downstairs bedrooms, one has an en suite; the others share a bathroom and powder room. The upper floor is all about the main bedroom, which has french-door balcony access, walk-in and built-in robes, and a sumptuous dual-basin en suite Each of the modern living rooms has access to a vast and classy paved patio, while a carport is accessed via a second frontage on Collins Street. 18 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 4 December, 2019
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A wonderful example of its era, equally memorable for the quality of its modern spaces, this superlative family home brings together the very best of period appeal and present day allure. An evocative paneled foyer introduces formal living and dining rooms where refinement adopts a relaxed mood while a superb stainless steel fitted kitchen is the focal point for inviting living and dining areas, a retreat and flexible lounge/rumpus room, each opening to expansive outdoor entertaining areas. Four downstairs bedrooms, one with an ensuite, and a family bathroom complement a main bedroom with its own ensuite, walk-in robes and balcony that enjoys the upstairs level all to itself. Carport access from second frontage to Collins Street further enhances a landmark residence that remains entirely in touch with contemporary trends in one of Williamstown’s most prestigious positions.
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1A Kookaburra Street, Altona Dynamic & desirable indoors, beautifully decked outdoors, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom contemporary home enjoys ideal proximity to the beach, bayside parklands, schools & Westona station. Living & dining areas that open independently to the decked backdrop surround a stylish kitchen while upstairs & downstairs accommodation delivers exceptional appeal. Reverse cycle heating/ cooling accompanies every room, including a light-filled upstairs retreat. Secure garage.
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90 Osborne Street, Williamstown This exquisite, free-standing Edwardian home is complemented by a north facing rear garden with access to Coogee Lane offering sensational possibilities for future extension STCA. Comprising 3 bedrooms, master with a fully-tiled ensuite & robes, a luxurious porcelain-tiled bathroom, a spacious lounge, dining room & kitchen with amazing Falcon oven, rear car access for 2 cars, ducted heating, cooling & an undercover deck with an outdoor shower.
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3 2 2 $1,750,000 - $1,825,000 Sat 7th Dec at 1.30pm Sat 1-1.30pm Leigh Melbourne 0414 239 986 Wayne Elly 0410 305 305
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154 Osborne Street, Williamstown Given a fabulous contemporary identity by a renovation that respects its classical elegance, this superb free-standing Victorian’s inviting spaces precede a north-facing garden with car-parking accessed from Coogee Lane. Close to Williamstown Beach station and the beach itself.
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23 Cranbrook Street, Yarraville A classic that’s a prime candidate for renovation - or an address that invites consideration of new home construction possibilities, subject to council approval – this traditional residence and its allotment are equally tempting either way. A three bedroom format conveys the potential of the current proportions while garden surroundings illustrate rewarding scope on some 472m2.
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THE LIFESTYLE, THE LOCATION • Set on a quiet street in an idyllic pocket of Williamstown, this ground floor unit with brand new carpet throughout, offers a lifestyle like no other... perfect for those looking to enter the Williamstown property market or to expand their portfolio • Enjoy being steps away from the waterfront and only a short stroll to the Williamstown Botanic Gardens, plus close to schools, cafes, restaurants and public transport • Comprises a well-sized living area, adjoining kitchen/meals area, two bedrooms, a bathroom, plus a private courtyard and balcony • This is one you will not want to miss! • Rental amount is approximately $360.00 per week
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ENQUIRY $500,000 - $520,000 CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au
Newport
30 Junction Street
CHARM, CHARACTER AND POSITION • This magnificent home is the one you have been searching for, situated in a peaceful pocket of Newport, enjoy the lifestyle that this wonderful suburb has to offer • On approximately 268sqm, enjoy the open-plan, light-filled kitchen, living and dining area, complete with high ceilings, pressed-metal detailing, walkin pantry and stainless steel appliances, overlooking the low-maintenance yard • Offering three good-sized bedrooms, two of which are located on the ground floor, accommodated by a sparkling bathroom and powder room... the master retreat with walk-in-robe and ensuite is located upstairs • Features include; split systems, ceiling fans, stone benchtops, security system, water tank and a double car garage • Located only a short distance to many of the suburbs sought-after amenities, such as schools, cafes, Newport Lakes Reserve and Newport Railway Station, plus only a short drive to Melbourne CBD • Weekly rental return is approximately $650.00 - $700.00
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ENQUIRY $850,000 - $900,000 CONTACT Katie Smith 0425 737 673 katies@williamsre.com.au
South Kingsville
2/69 Watt Street
BRAND SPARKLING NEW! • Move in, put your feet up and enjoy the lifestyle that this brand new, lowmaintenance home offers • Situated in a quiet street, only moments’ walk to Vernon Street cafes, Newport Lakes, local childcare and schools, plus easy access to Newport Railway Station and the West Gate Freeway • Offering three bedrooms all with generous robes, two bathrooms and the added bonus of two living zones! • An open-plan kitchen, dining and living room overlooks a good size rear yard, with both paved entertaining and grass area • Features include; lovely timber floorboards throughout, quality carpets, plantation shutters and blinds, stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, stone benchtops, split system heating/cooling and a remote lock-up garage
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LAND SIZE: 131m2 APPROX IDEAL FOR THE OWNER OCCUPIER IDEAL FOR THE INVESTOR DEVELOPERS OPPORTUNITY (STCA) RENTAL POTENTIAL $70,000 PA + GST PRIME LOCATION WITH MAXIMUM EXPOSURE
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First Home Buyer or Investor Located in a quiet pocket of Newport. Bright and cosy brick villa unit with off street car space. Comprising one bedroom, lounge, kitchen, bathroom. Currently rented, but vacant possession could be obtained. Inspections strictly by appointment only.
PRIVATE SALE 29A Vernon Street, South Kingsville. 3015
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Well established Commercial shop located within a neat shopping strip. Currently occupied as a restaurant, extremely popular Pizza Shop, Take Away. Long Lease. All outgoings are paid by Lesee. Land size 180 m/sq. Inspections strictly by appointment only.
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SPORT Premiership coach prepares for a new chapter Vinnie Turcinovich is ready to turn a new chapter with Braybrook after a tumultuous parting of ways with Yarraville-Seddon Eagles. Only weeks after leading the Eagles to the Western Region Football League division 2 premiership, Turcinovich was told his services were no longer required at the Yarraville Oval. It was one of the shock developments of the off season when the Eagles decided to replace Turcinovich, the AFL Victoria western region coach of the year. There was no one more shocked than Turcinovich, who is still none the wiser about why the relationship soured. “I’m lost for words,” he said. “They still haven’t given me a reason. What did I do to the club? I would love to know.” Yarraville-Seddon could not have produced much better results last season, taking out the flag. Turcinovich said he did everything humanly possible off the field to make the Eagles a better
club. “I don’t think anyone has dedicated as much time to a footy club than I have with the first year not missing one training session, last year I had a car accident and nearly died and two days later I’m back at the club,” he said. “I coached the women’s for four weeks before Christmas because they had no coach and didn’t want the girls to feel like they had to go somewhere else. “I worked with the under 18 boys and spoke to them about 2020. “I had six players that wanted to come down to Yarraville and now they’re playing div one footy elsewhere.” Turcinovich was in coaching limbo because he had to wait until the Yarraville Seddon coaching process took its course. He might not have been coaching in 2020 if it was not for Braybrook coach Robert Scardamaglia pulling out of the position due to personal reasons. When the coaching position opened up,
Vinnie Turcinovich is ready to get to work with Braybrook. (Damjan Janevski) 200779_01
Turcinovich jumped at the chance to lead the Brookers. “I’ve been envious of the club for a long time and I’m humbled to even be named as a senior coach of the club,” he said. “Knowing the players that have come out of
Jeka’s jumping with joy By Lance Jenkinson Emerson Jeka might not have felt the love from the AFL community on Thursday night, but he certainly did on Friday when he was given the first class treatment. Jeka, the Western Jets’ best key position prospect entering draft week, endured a frustrating two nights of the AFL national draft when he was overlooked. The 18-year-old admitted he was “a bit emotional” about missing out on selection after being invited on night two as a draft guest. Jeka’s AFL dream eventually came true when he was selected with pick nine by Hawthorn in the AFL rookie draft. Later that day, Jeka was presented with his new jumper by Hawks senior coach Alastair Clarkson and Jet-turned-Hawk James Sicily at his family home. Asked why he might have been overlooked in the national draft, Jeka was not sure. “It’s an interesting question and I’m not really sure,” he said. “I thought I was going to get picked up. “I was a bit injured, which might have affected my chances. “On one night I was a bit emotional, the next day I was rapt, so it all went well. “I’m over the moon and I can’t wait to get started.” Jeka has the potential to be one of the steals of draft week because of his unique skill set. The Altona Juniors under-17 premiership star stands at 197 centimetres and uses that to good effect in pack marking situations. He is agile enough to create separation from defenders to mark strongly on the lead. The icing on the cake is his ability to use the ball well on both sides of the body. With most key position players taking time to develop, perhaps that is what saw him fall to the rookie draft. With their depth in the big man stocks, Hawthorn can afford to give Jeka time to develop and may get a handy pay-off in the long run. Jeka believes he is in the perfect place to succeed. “It’s a winning team and has a great culture, with really good players, which can help me develop my game,” Jeka said. “It does mean a lot to go to a good football club. “It might take me a couple of years to develop, but then I’ll be able to really show my stuff.” Jeka was one of three Maribyrnong College students snared in AFL draft week. Jets teammate Josh Honey landed at Carlton in the rookie draft, while Calder Cannons midfielder Sam Ramsay became a Carlton player through the national draft.
there like [Doug] Hawkins and [Ted] Whitten, it’s amazing. “I’m ready for the challenge and I’m ready to get the Brookers where they deserve to be.” Braybrook, being a division 3 club, will be more of a project for Turcinovich, but he is ready to get to work. He wants to lift training standards as a starting point with the Brookers and increase the overall professionalism of the football operations. Once that is instilled over summer, Turcinovich wants to entice wayward Brookers back to the club and have the local community pack the terraces. The only way he can achieve that is by promoting an entertaining brand of football. “I’m hoping to have the most supporters in the competition going watching a local side. “They’re going to be excited watching the brand of footy we play.” Lance Jenkinson
Rookie draft comfort for Western Jets With no knock-it-out-of-the-park elite first rounders, it was a tedious AFL draft period for the Western Jets. There was not a lot of movement on AFL lists this year with teams preferring to stand pat rather than delve deep into the draft pool. Last year, 78 players were taken in the AFL national draft, but only 65 were taken this year, leaving players on the fringe to keep their fingers crossed for selection at the rookie draft. For the first time since 2015, the Jets had no players taken in the national draft, but eventually had two chosen in the rookie draft. Livewire forward Josh Honey was the first Jet off the board, taken by Carlton with pick three. Key position player Emerson Jeka was later snapped up by Hawthorn with pick nine. Surprisingly, there was no place on an AFL list for Darcy Cassar, the highest rated Jets player heading into draft week. Jets football operations manager Matthew Dervan said it was not the end of the road for those who missed out. “If you look at the dynamics, there was 65 taken in the national draft from around 400 to 500 players nominated, so it’s a very slim pool that actually get selected,” Dervan said. “While it was disappointing for those boys missing out, I guess the famous saying is that it’s not the be all end all. “The rookie draft provided a bit of comfort to Josh and Emerson getting picked up by Carlton and Hawthorn. “We thought Darcy was our best chance, but unfortunately it wasn’t to be for him, so we’ll look to hopefully get him at least involved with an AFL club with training in some capacity.” Meanwhile, Werribee forward Jake Riccardi will call GWS Giants home after he was taken with pick 51 in the national draft, while Williamstown midfielder Mitch Hibberd will have a second chance in the AFL system with Essendon, who took him with pick 10 in the rookie draft. For more on the reaction of Honey to selection, visit www.starweekly.com.au Lance Jenkinson
Western Jets key position player Emerson Jeka was drafted by Hawthorn. (Shawn Smits) 201924_01
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Seagulls pathway a boost for Bombers-bound Hibberd Williamstown is striking the right balance between what is good for the team and what is beneficial for the individual when it comes to its mature-aged recruits in the Victorian Football League. The Seagulls have carved out a reputation as one of the best developers of mature-aged talent and it has only enhanced the side’s on-field results. Mitch Hibberd became the latest Williamstown player to land on an AFL list at last week’s draft, taken by Essendon with pick 10 in the rookie draft on Friday. It follows on from a hugely successful 2018 draft when Brett Bewley, Lachie Schultz and Michael Gibbons found homes in the big league. Last year, former Seagull Kane Lambert claimed his second AFL premiership with Richmond. “That’s really great news for us as a footy club,” Seagulls coach Andrew Collins said of the latest draftee. “We’ve got a really great culture here that you can learn and keep moving forward in a high performance and supportive environment. “It’s a really great reward for all the work that
he [Hibberd] put in as well.” Hibberd’s stay at Williamstown was a short one, but in his 12 months at the Seagulls nest, he changed opinions about the way he plays his football. The 23-year-old managed four games with North Melbourne before he was delisted, but he was placed in a role that might not have showcased his greatest strengths. “Unfortunately he was sort of pigeon-holed as an outside player at North Melbourne, on the wing and on the half-back flanks,” Collins said. “When I met him and spoke to him about the way he thinks his football could improve, that was playing as a big inside mid. “The change was nothing more than the focus on his position of play.” Hibberd excelled in the Williamstown midfield, playing a key role in the side’s run to the grand final. So not only does Hibberd have those outside traits that he used in his time with North, he has added a string to his bow with his inside game and defensive work. “He was leading all the pre-season testing and he was incredibly fit, so I knew that I had
a terrific driven athlete,” Collins said. “When I started playing him as a mid, he was brutal. “Physical, great tackler, really wanted the ball. “In the end, he became one of the leading midfield players in the competition and I think he’ll be terrific at an AFL level and I’m hoping he’ll play AFL straight away.” The hard luck story for Williamstown was Nick Ebinger. Ebinger was a revelation this season as a dynamic medium-sized forward. Given it was the Williamstown CYMS product’s breakthrough season, perhaps clubs were afraid to pull the trigger. “No one had heard of him until this year of footy,” Collins said. “His finals series, in particular, drew great attention to him, but he played some good footy through the year as well. “He’ll go from strength to strength.” The other break-out player from Williamstown that drew some hype later in the year was versatile tall Joel Ottavi, but he was overlooked. Lance Jenkinson
Mitch Hibberd utilised the Williamstown pathway back to the AFL. (Shawn Smits) 201925_01
Sports shorts Baseball Melbourne Aces completed a four-game sweep over Auckland Tuatara in the Australian Baseball League on Sunday. The Aces made it six straight wins overall when they came from behind to claim game four 5-4 with two runs in the ninth inning. The Jon Deeble-coached Aces will turn their attention to a blockbuster four-game series with Perth Heat at the Melbourne Ballpark, starting on Friday and running through to Sunday. In summer league, Newport Rams picked up its third win of the division 1 season, downing Cheltenham Rustlers 7-4 on the road. In division 2, Williamstown Wolves had a commanding 10-4 win over Moorabbin Panthers in the top-of-the-table showdown.
Premier Cricket Footscray had to tough it out with the bat on day one of its two-day clash with Essendon in the Victorian Premier Cricket at Windy Hill on Saturday. It was slow going at times for the Bulldogs, but they managed to post a competitive 9-248 off 97 overs. Bulldogs captain Dylan Kight continued his strong form with 51 – his third half century in a row. Dan Sartori (46) and Ash Armstrong (48), featuring in his first top flight game this summer, made valuable contributions.
Western Crusaders running back Rohail Akhtar dives for the end zone. (Luke Hemer) 201740_38
Crusade for perfection By Lance Jenkinson Western Crusaders are a wrecking crew in the Gridiron Victoria competition. The Crusaders have qualified for a fourth straight Vic Bowl and will be seeking a third consecutive title. Not since the 2016 Vic Bowl have the Crusaders been beaten. The Craig Wilson-coached team is looking to make it three seasons undefeated when they face Monash Warriors in the 2019 Vic Bowl at Casey Fields on Sunday. “We’re through, so that’s exciting,” Wilson said. “If we win this one, it will be three undefeated seasons in a row, which is pretty special.” Western Crusaders showed no mercy in a 54-6 beatdown of Croydon Rangers in the preliminary final at Henry Turner Reserve on Saturday. The Crusaders have been ruthless both offensively and defensively with numbers statistically better than the previous
two seasons. No matter how good the Cru have been this season, it will count for little when the coin is tossed before the Vic Bowl. “We’ve got a big week of work ahead of us to make sure we’re ready to go,” Wilson said. “We’ll be looking at the film, we’ll be training and we’ll make sure we’re mentally and physically in top condition. “The Warriors are a team that’s been to the big dance a lot of times in the past. “They’ve got a lot of players that know how to win the big games too. “You’ve got to do everything you can and leave nothing unsaid or undone if you’re going to win these big games.” Western Crusaders have the right mix to climb to the top of the mountain again. The Crusaders have enough experienced campaigners to guide the youngsters and enough youngsters to keep enthusiasm levels high. They also have a quarterback in Ryan Deal who is in top form. Deal played a starring role in the Cru’s win over Croydon.
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“He had a high completion percentage,” Wilson said. “He throws the short ball well, he throws the deep ball well, he was very good today. “He’s a very classy player, manages the game well, a very mature head and knows how to win the big games.” Running back Rohail Akhtar is nigh on impossible to stop. “He broke off a couple of 60-yard runs today,” Wilson said. “When you rip open a defence like that, it makes a bit of a statement.” Aris Hua and Tyson Garnham were reliable targets for the Crusaders. Simeon Tuilagi was brilliant defensively and brought the crowd to life with a pick-six. Western Crusaders will have three teams involved on Vic Bowl day. The Crusaders women’s team won through to the decider on Sunday with a 27-6 win over Croydon. The under 19s also advanced to the big dance with a 28-8 win over Casey Spartans.
Williamstown came a cropper for the first time this Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season, leaving Altona as the only undefeated team in the competition. Williamstown’s five-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of Noble Park, who won by two wickets. Altona’s status as the outright ladder leader was confirmed when it thumped Croydon by 128 runs. Yarraville is also strongly placed in fourth position after a 45-run victory over Bayswater.
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brakes; active yaw control; hydraulic brake booster, brake disc wiping, hill hold; reversing camera; IsoFix child seat anchors; and rear parking sensors. No ANCAP rating has been announced as
yet but given that the outgoing GS received five stars it’s likely that HS will match that score. Infotainment features are displayed on a 10.1-inch touchscreen with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available. There are four USB inputs, two at the bottom of the front console and two at the rear. Paying the extra three grand and stepping up to the Excite model provides satellite navigation; LED headlights; 18-inch alloy wheels (17-inch in the Vibe); dual-zone climate control; rain-sensing wipers; powered tailgate; welcome lights; and a Super Sport mode that adjusts transmission, throttle and steering for enhanced driving performance. The MG HS launch was conducted entirely within the dealership and we’ll need to wait until the new year to take one out onto the road. Taking on such established and similarly-sized rivals as Mazda CX-5, Nissan X-Trail and RAV4 will be a huge challenge for the new MG SUV but the combination of very competitive pricing and a comprehensive safety and tech inventory makes it worth considering. Then of course there’s one of the most recognisable badges in automotive history – that alone will no doubt attract some buyers. MG’s policy regarding warranty is to match the best available in the country that they’re being sold in which, thanks to Kia, equates to seven years and unlimited distance in Australia. MG also provides seven years of roadside assistance.
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