Fashion designer Toni Maticevski tells of his passion for connecting with people’s desires and dreams
Ԃ INSIDE STORY: PAGE 15
News Feature inside
TIP PERMIT
Tribunal approves Wyndham council’s plans to expand “tip mountain” in Wests Road
Ԃ PAGE 3
RSPCA APPALLED
Two dogs dead after being thrown from a moving vehicle
Ԃ PAGE 7
SPORT
Tigers see positives despite opening round loss to Box Hill
Ԃ PAGE 54
incorporating Former war nurse Fran Ruddle says she will never forget the things she saw during her time in Vietnam. The Hoppers Crossing resident, who spent 12 months working in an intensive care unit in Vung Tau, says Anzac Day is an important opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families. Werribee's annual Anzac Day march will be held this Sunday Ԃ STORY BY MELISSA CUNNINGHAM, PAGE 12
(MICHAEL COPP)
tip mountain gets tribunal green light
ENVIRONMENT
Werribee’s Wests Road landfill can be built to 24 metres above ground a er the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal approved an amendment to the site’s planning permit. e council applied to VCAT to amend the permit a er discovering that amendments made in 2010 and 2012 were not properly advertised and were unnecessary because the original permit did not specify a height. e council already has Environment Protection Authority approval for two cells, 4A and 4B, to be built to 24 metres above ground.
VCAT’s decision came despite objections from landowners in Werribee’s west and the Western Region Environment Centre, who were concerned a taller waste mound would cause odour and pollution problems, and affect house prices.
Council chief executive Kerry ompson said VCAT’s decision provided certainty for the council and community.
residents fear losing thousands at a hearing
“ e priority is now to work with the [refuse disposal facility] community reference group regarding the master plan for the site and continue with works to improve the overall amenity of the facility,” she said.
Landowner Julian Menegazzo, who objected to the amendments at VCAT, said residents were disappointed by the decision but had withdrawn their objection, fearing the tribunal hearing would cost them $250,000 if they lost.
“If we lost, we knew that council was very likely going to demand costs against us,” he said.
Western Region Environment Centre director Harry van Moorst said the community would keep pressuring the council to lower the tip to ground level, despite VCAT’s decision. \
LAURA LITTLE
ranger options for kids at zoo
Hayley, 8 (pictured), had a taste of what it’s like to be a ranger on an African savannah during a visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo last week. She was one of the first children to experience the zoo’s new play space, where children can dress up as a ranger or vet, perform surgery on a lion and fuel up a helicopter before surveying the savannah for sick and injured animals. Zoo director Sally Lewis said the space was designed to help nurture a love of wildlife in children and give them an insight into what it’s like to be a vet. The play space is open from 11am-3pm until April 21 and will become a permanent attraction after the school holidays. \ LL
» zoo.org.au/werribee
MY TOWN
There’s nothing like a sunny day to li your spirits, especially when you’re zipping along the highway with the tunes turned up.
Which is exactly what I was enjoying the other day, until I came within cooee of our infamous tip mountain.
In case you’ve missed it, Wyndham council has been building a mountain out of the collected waste of six other municipalities. e council has persisted with this disgusting landmark despite residents’ concerns about environmental damage, stigma, smell and its aesthetics. e council said waste had to go up because space was running short at the tip, despite its own reports stating 15 years of ground-level space remained. It failed to consult with residents before giving itself a permit to build the mountain.
It threatened the owner of a property next to the tip with fines of up to $169,000 for displaying a protest banner, later withdrawing it a er public outcry. Residents and the Western Region Environment Centre were unable to be represented at a tribunal hearing about the issue.
And it is doing all this with your rates. Tell your council you’re concerned about its actions by lodging a complaint with the Environment Protection Authority at works.approvals@epa.vic. gov.au. Your nose will thank you. \
EMMA SUTCLIFFE
Emma Sutcliffe is a local freelance writer who blogs at littleriveremma.com
EDITOR \ Matt Crossman mcrossman@mmpgroup.com.au 8318 6822
LAURA LITTLE \ llittle@mmpgroup.com.au 8318 5750
MELISSA CUNNINGHAM \ mcunningham@mmpgroup.com.au
(MICHAEL COPP)
POINT COOK \ 89 FONGEO DRIVE
Vibrant and versatile describe this near-new contemporary classic in Point Cook’s Alamanda estate.
Less than two years young and in the zone for Alamanda College and its International Baccalaureate organisation with kindergarten, junior and middle school, the double-level house is on a landscaped 512-square-metre block.
The entry hall opens to the front sitting room. Presently used as an of ce, the colourful space could be effortlessly reinvented as a
library or billiards room. Hardwood oors seamlessly ow from the front door into an informal living and dining domain at the rear.
Painted pantry doors set the tone in the stylish kitchen, which is to one side. It incorporates a granite-topped island bench with microwave shelf, 900mm stainless-steel Bellissimo oven with ve-burner gas cooktop, canopy rangehood, tiled splashback, space for a dishwasher and cavity for a double fridge.
Sliding doors from the dining zone open to the paved entertainment area, landscaped back garden and synthetic lawn.
There is access from the garden to the remote-controlled double garage, which has internal access to the entry hall.
A large laundry and powder room complete the downstairs level.
The staircase ascends to the light- lled childrens’ retreat, three double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, separate toilet and a tiled bathroom that includes a corner shower, oating vanity with twin basins and plenty of space for a freestanding bath to be installed.
To the right of the staircase is the main bedroom, which includes an open, walk-in
wardrobe; en suite with shower, vanity and toilet; and a front balcony.
Ducted heating, Bonaire evaporative cooling, energy-saving downlights, alarm, custom-made curtains, blockout blinds, timber venetians, understairs storage and Foxtel connection are other extras.
Around the corner from the $6 million recreation and community centre and close to cafes, wetlands, parks, walking and cycling tracks and childcare, the Alamanda estate is about 20 kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD. \ ROSS McGRAVIE
in peak hour it pays to pedal, race results show
ROADS
Wyndham mayor Bob Fairclough knew that driving to Melbourne’s CBD during peak hour was a drawn-out journey, but he never expected that it would be quicker to ride a bicycle.
Last Wednesday’s Race to the City event, organised by the council as part of its congestion campaign, revealed it was 30 minutes quicker to cycle from Point Cook to Federation Square than it was to drive. Fi een participants le from Point Cook, Tarneit and Wyndham Vale, travelling to Federation Square by car, bicycle, public transport or boat to highlight the daily struggle faced by Wyndham commuters.
First to arrive were Liz Drury and Christine Morris, who cycled from Point Cook to Williams Landing train station, and Tarneit to Hoppers Crossing train station respectively. eir journeys took 57 minutes, including the train travel.
Behind them were cyclists Leone Brunato and Joe Patamisi, who also le from Point Cook and Tarneit. eir rides took 67 and 68 minutes respectively.
Mr Patamisi said he saw few other cyclists on his journey, which took a little longer than he expected.
Best option: Joe Patamisi found cycling was quicker than driving in Wyndham council’s Race to the City. (JASON SOUTH)
However, he still arrived 33 minutes before Wyndham transport advisory committee chairman John Menegazzo, whose drive from Tarneit lasted one hour and 41 minutes.
Mr Menegazzo spent 30 minutes driving from the corner of Morris and Sayers roads to Forsyth Road.
Cr Fairclough said he was surprised by how much faster it was to cycle or catch public transport.
“I really think this highlights the need for better cycling links and public transport for our community.”
Public Transport Users Association member Cait Jones also had a difficult time getting to Melbourne, with her bus from Point Cook to Williams Landing station delayed by traffic. Her trip lasted one hour and 27 minutes. \
LAURA LITTLE
ferry option ‘vindicated’ Wyndham council’s Race to the City has reinforced the need for a ferry service from Werribee South to Docklands, according to the developer of Wyndham Harbour.
The race revealed it was about 25 minutes faster to charter a boat from Werribee South to Melbourne’s CBD than it was to drive from Point Cook.
Participant David Fragapane sailed in to Melbourne and along the Yarra River on a speed boat in one hour and 13 minutes.
Councillors Marie Brittan and Peter Maynard were caught in traffic on the Princes Freeway, having driven from Point Cook. Their trip took one hour and 37 minutes.
Lyons Capital spokesman Nigel Sharp said the results vindicated the developer’s plans. “It shows that a ferry will be great for the western suburbs.”
Mr Sharp said Lyons Capital was aiming to develop a service that would reach Docklands within 45 minutes.
However, in order to make the journey viable, the speed limit would need to be raised from an average of seven knots to 20 knots. \ LL
Dr M Lentini - B.D.Sc. (Melb)
Practice restricted to oral rehabilitation & implants
Mr R Privitelli - Hygienist
COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY DENTAL CARE
• All aspects of general dentistry
• Early detection using laser technology
• Minimal intervention using no drill air abrasion/microdentistry
• Orthodontics
tooth whitening
• Computerised ceramic crowns & fillings completed in one appointment
• Emergencies seen promptly
• New patients welcome
• Member of A.D.A.
• Accredited by the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
• All stages of Dental Implants from diagnosis to completion
Kids
This
Henley-built
There are four bedrooms and a study – the huge main bedroom has an en suite with stone-topped dual basins.
There’s a main bathroom upstairs and a powder room downstairs.
Living areas include a large lounge room with chandelier and plantation shutters; a rumpus room; retreat; and a family-living room with earthy-toned oor tiles.
The kitchen has all the mod cons, such as extensive stone benches and a 900mm cooker and canopy rangehood.
An outdoor dining area and Bali-hut provide extra entertainment options.
The 648-square-metre block is handy to parks, shops and within walking distance of schools.
Extras include ducted heating and cooling, and a remote-controlled double garage with internal and side access. \
West’s boom ‘too fast’ for services, infrastructure
GROWTH
Melbourne’s western growth corridor is bearing the brunt of Victoria’s population growth with the number of people calling Melton and Wyndham home almost doubling in the past decade.
New population data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals Wyndham’s population rose by 98 per cent between June 2003 and June last year, from 95,776 to 189,618.
Melton’s population rose 92 per cent – from 63,837 in 2003 to 122,909 last year.
RMIT planning professor Michael Buxton said Wyndham and Melton needed improved infrastructure and increased job opportunities if they were to continue growing at such a rapid rate.
‘‘Governments should not be locating people in outer urban areas that they can’t service,” he said.
e bureau said Melbourne’s greenfield developments were mainly occurring in the outer western and northern suburbs, accounting for most of Wyndham and Melton’s growth.
e fastest-growing suburbs in the western growth corridor from June 2012 to June 2013 included Truganina (11 per cent), Melton
South (9.5 per cent) and Wyndham Vale (9.3 per cent).
Wyndham council chief executive Kerry ompson said the city’s growth rate had declined slightly in the past 12 months. But birth notifications were at record levels, with 80 babies born to Wyndham families each week.
“Wyndham needs a wide range of new and upgraded infrastructure to accommodate the
Study our nationally accredited Diploma of Nursing
Melbourne CBD & Blackburn campuses Apply now for June 2014!
healthskills.com.au/nursing
growing population,’’ she said. ‘‘ is includes upgrades to road and rail infrastructure.
“[New] infrastructure is required on an annual basis to keep pace with growth which has been relentless.
“We can’t afford for the state and federal governments to take a year off from funding such vital infrastructure as population growth continues.”
\
LAURA LITTLE
hectic times in truganina
Truganina was Wyndham’s fastest-growing suburb last year with close to 1500 new residents moving to the area.
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that Truganina’s population increased 11 per cent from June 2012 to June 2013, from 13,481 to 14,969.
The suburb’s population has swelled by 13,553 since 2003.
Former Truganina CFA captain Colin Squires, who has lived in Wyndham for more than 60 years, said Truganina’s expansion accelerated quickly.
“The new houses have come up quickly, but that’s not a bad thing,” he said. “It’s not been to the detriment of the area.”
But Mr Squires said more needed to be done to help the suburb’s roads cope with increased traffic.
“Traffic would be my biggest frustration,” he said. ‘‘The roads should be out in place at the same time as the houses. It doesn’t matter where in Truganina you go. there is traffic We need better pre-planning to address the problem.” \ LL
Executive living awaits the buyers of this luxurious residence on a tree-lined street in one of Tarneit’s most prestigious estates. On a 650-square-metre block, the brick-veneer delight has four double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes (main with retreat, two walk-in wardrobes and en suite); bathroom with corner shower, bath and twin-basin vanity; carpeted lounge room; dining room with study area; spacious kitchen with glass splashback, 900mm stainless-steel appliances (wall oven, ve-burner gas cooktop and pull-out rangehood), pantry, built-in wine rack and overhanging benchtops that double as a breakfast bar; tiled meals area; family room; and separate rumpus or theatre room with surround-sound speakers. Outside are an oversized double garage and a covered entertainment area with ceiling fan and built-in barbecue. \
We areofferingthegrowingfamilythisthreebedroomhomewithstudywhichcanbe easilyusedasafourthbedroom.Fullensuiteandwalk-in-robetomasterbedroom, built-in-robestoallotherbedrooms.Stepdownlounge,largekitchen/mealsarea adjoiningsitting room,spaciousrumpus roomandfamily roomwithopenfireplace andcathedralceilings.Ductedheating,evaporativecooling,dishwasher,doublelock upgarage.
Low maintenance can be yours with this terri cally presented unit. On the south side and within walking distance of Watton Street, it has intrinsic appeal for couples, downsizers and investors seeking a prime location. There are two bedrooms, the main with plush carpet and a two-way en suite. A light- lled open plan area incorporates a tiled dining area and a lounge room with wide cornices. The kitchen has ample storage, including a pantry and microwave nook, and a modern white cooktop with gas burners. It links to an open private courtyard with easily maintained garden. There’s also a secure single garage and paved driveway with off-street parking. The property is handy to Werribee Secondary College, Soldiers Reserve, and the railway station. \
Responsibility for election comment is accepted by Trent Casson, 12 Howes Street, Airport West, 3042. All significant errors will be corrected as quickly as possible. Distribution numbers, areas and coverage are estimates only. For our terms and conditions, please visit www.theweeklyreview.com.au www.reviewproperty.com.au
Ԃ Wyndham council has forgotten or is deliberately ignoring that developing this area will cause the eventual closure of Point Cook’s air force base, the longest running base in Australia and historically significant.
Two years ago this was raised with the Defence Minister. Housing in this area will be under the RAAF flight path and restrict future airspace to keep the base running. Council has also said it is dramatically slowing development in Wyndham, but continues to do the opposite.
Once again, all involved are putting the “quick buck” first. And to hell with the future or what is best for residents.
MICHAEL YOUNG \ VIA WEB
Ԃ The only industries in Melbourne that are really thriving are property development and mortgage lending. Jobs are leaking out of our state, and there’s few jobs being created.
There’s a generic desperation, thus, to keep expanding and building more homes, for more and more people.
The “jobs” that are being created, as claimed by our government, aren’t sufficient to keep all the people employed.
VIV KAY \ VIA WEB
FIREFIGHTER’S DIRE WARNING (Weekly, April 2)
Ԃ Premier Denis Napthine continues to celebrate our population growth, rather than be concerned by it.
“What is particularly encouraging is that Victoria gained more people from interstate migration than any other state or territory,” he recently said.
Victoria’s population growth comprised 41,300 births, 62,300 overseas migrants and 6900 interstate migrants.
Sixty per cent of our population growth is from overseas migration, a deliberate government policy. But services aren’t being boosted at the same rate. It’s an artificial economic growth that sacrifices
living standards, essential services and costs of living.
TONY B \ VIA WEB
thanks for relay
Ԃ In March, the Wyndham community came together to fight back against cancer at Cancer Council’s Relay for Life.
I would like to thank every community member who contributed to the success of the event, which is expected to raise $300,000 this year.
TODD HARPER / CANCER COUNCIL CEO
The WEEKLY welcomes letters no longer than 200 words. All letters are subject to editing and must include a name, address and phone number.
POST \ The Editor, PO Box 740, Niddrie, 3042 EMAIL \ westletters@mmpgroup.com.au
POST A WEB COMMENT \ to any story at www.wyndhamweekly.com.au
My shout
New laws that will result in prison time for anyone who fails to report child abuse need to be judged on a case-by-case basis.
Victim support groups are right to express concerns that people, mostly women, would be afraid to report a violent partner for harming their child.
Assuming that a woman can take her children and walk away from a violent partner and report him is both simplistic and naive and fails to recognise that she, too, is a victim. It also assumes that she will be believed or that friends, family and even the justice system, won’t take the perpetrator’s side “because he’s a good sport who was probably provoked”. There needs to be community-wide zero-tolerance of domestic violence and an end to the mindset that its victims can make it disappear just by calling time out. \
DAVID BONNICI \ EDITOR
come alive. Join in our raffle’s to receive your free entry ticket. 11th March – 22ndApril All proceeds go to Royal Children’s Hospital Conditions apply. The prize consists of a trip for two (2) adults to Hamilton Island, Queensland,
e deaths of two dogs that were thrown from a moving vehicle in Werribee have “appalled” the RSPCA.
e black Staffordshire terrier and white Maltese shih-tzu were stolen from the back garden of a house in River Park Court some time a er 8pm on April 1.
Investigators believe the dogs were later thrown from the window of a vehicle that was travelling west on Heaths Road about 12.15am last Wednesday.
Leading Senior Constable Kendra Jackson said the dogs were thrown from the vehicle as it approached a roundabout near Purchas Street. eir bodies were found on the road by a witness.
Wyndham detectives are investigating.
Leading Senior Constable Jackson said the vehicle, which was a white four-wheel-drive or van, was travelling fast at the time of the incident.
RSPCA Victoria senior inspector
Simon Primrose said the animal welfare
organisation was concerned by the incident. “We are appalled by any acts of cruelty against animals, especially those which are deliberate and premeditated.”
Mr Primrose said there had been an 18 per cent increase in animal cruelty complaints this year.
Last March, a Staffordshire terrier was found stabbed to death near Wyndham Park Primary School on Kookaburra Avenue, Werribee.
» Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 the dogs’ bodies were found on the road HAVE YOUR SAY www.wyndhamweekly.com.au
Its death prompted an investigation by Wyndham council, which was unable to find the dog’s owners.
Anyone found guilty of committing acts of animal cruelty faces fines of up to $71,000 or two years in jail. \
LAURA LITTLE llittle@mmpgroup.com.au
Six years after their first swimming lessons, Karen refugees Soo Hlaing Pethan and Ree Say Kunoo (pictured) have started work as lifeguards at Werribee’s outdoor pool. Since arriving in Wyndham after spending years in a refugee camp on the Thai-Burmese border, the 16-year-olds have also taken up competitive swimming with the Wyndham Sharks. The girls started swimming lessons at the Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre through Life Saving Victoria’s multicultural learn to swim program. The pair will work as part-time lifeguards at the outdoor pool while completing their VCE at Werribee Secondary College. Life Saving Victoria multicultural services manager David Holland said Soo and Ree Say were role models to other migrants. \ LL like ducks to water
Nathan Blackburne, Victorian State Manager of Cedar Woods Properties, believes that the Williams Landing Town Centre will provide high quality retail facilities and much needed office accommodation for new and growing businesses in the western region.
Williams Landing has become a hive of activity with a number of infrastructure developments and commercial projects either completed or underway in the new 50 hectare Williams Landing Town Centre.
Construction has commenced on stage one of the Shopping Centre, which will offer a Woolworths supermarket, medical centre, specialty retail stores and two levels of commercial office space.
The Williams Landing Shopping Centre is expected to open in early 2015 and will service around one million people that are located within a 30 minute drive of the Town Centre.^ With trade area retail expenditure growth expected to average 7.8% annually over the next 13 years*, the Williams Landing Shopping Centre presents a brilliant opportunity for those looking to expand into Melbourne’s West.
Specialty retail and commercial office leasing commenced late last year with strong interest shown from national and local retailers. The site’s location makes it a logical choice for businesses looking to locate themselves in a highly accessible and visible location.
^Urbis, September 2007 MacroPlanDimasi, July 2013
“The vision for the Williams Landing Town Centre is coming to life. There is strong interest from retailers and businesses wanting to be involved in the Town Centre which is driven by the superb transport infrastructure and the opportunity to be located at the epicentre of a rapidly growing population,” said Mr. Blackburne.
2013 also heralded the completion of the new $110 million train station and Palmers Road freeway interchange, as well as the opening of the Williams Landing Masters Home Improvement Store; the first for the City of Wyndham.
Innovative, engaging and highly accessible, the Williams Landing Town Centre will be a landmark destination and one of the most exciting new retail and commercial locations in the region.
Police will continue to crack down on dangerous driving during Easter following a road blitz that nabbed a repeat disqualified driver twice in three days.
Acting Sergeant Graeme Crouch said the man, 29, had been charged with driving while disqualified and other offences. His girlfriend could also face charges for knowingly allowing him to drive while disqualified.
A highway patrol officer on a motorcycle first caught the Wyndham Vale man using his mobile phone while driving on Shaws Road, Werribee, on April 1. e man allegedly sped away before being cornered in a nearby court. e car he was driving, which belonged to his girlfriend, was immediately impounded by police.
On April 3, the same highway patrol officer recognised the man driving past the Wyndham North police station on Derrimut Road.
He was pulled over and found to be driving another car that belonged to his girlfriend, who was also in the car. e second car was also impounded.
Acting Sergeant Crouch said since receiving a long-awaited police motorbike mid-last year, there had been a spike in the number of reckless drivers and motorcyclists nabbed by police.
He said the motorbike gave officers a greater field of vision to more readily catch drivers using phones or driving without a seatbelt.
man was caught twice in three days
Late last year, a road blitz caught 20 motorcyclists speeding, illegally overtaking or driving on the wrong side of the road in just 90 minutes.
Mr Crouch said the police motorbike frequently patrolled Leakes, Fitzgerald and Palmers roads, which are hot spots for motorcyclists flouting the law. “Motorbikes can get to places where police cars can’t and are able to manoeuvre through congested traffic more easily.”
He said every highway patrol car in Wyndham would be on the roads this Easter.
“Police presence will be higher than ever… ere will be random breath testing and officers detecting the speed of drivers in main and suburban roads.” \
MELISSA CUNNINGHAM
thin blue line a litte darker
police
A new-look police force is on the beat following the first major uniform change in decades. Wyndham, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong police switched from the traditional light blue uniform last week to dark ‘salute’ blue. Other changes include shirt pockets for females and long-sleeved shirts.
Westgate Acting Superintendent Geoff Kedge said the new uniforms had been
well received. “ is uniform is fresh and modern and will be easily recognisable on the streets of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham,’’ he said.
‘‘ ere were about 80 different ways to wear the uniform, so this change will ensure a more streamlined look for Victoria Police.” e new-look attire marks the first significant change in uniform for more than 30 years. \
BENJAMIN MILLAR
Stepping out in style: First Constable Dominic Musolino, Senior Sergeant Jason Templar and Constable Sarah Inglese in new uniforms. (MICHAEL COPP)
mps promise loop action
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Western suburbs MPs of three major parties say they will lobby for improved train services for Altona Loop commuters in the lead-up to the November 29 state election.
e Werribee line, which splits at Newport, received extra services in 2011 with trains timetabled to run every 10 to 12 minutes. However, Altona Loop commuters had peak-hour trains cut to one every 22 minutes and became the only people in Melbourne who had to change trains up to three times to the City Loop.
e Greens have given the strongest pre-election commitment to commuters, with Western Metropolitan upper house MP Colleen Hartland vowing to undertake an Altona Loop partial duplication feasibility study.
She said consultants URS had estimated a feasibility study would cost $36,000.
“While this study will determine the most cost-effective duplication design, it has been estimated it will cost between $10-12 million to deliver this project,” she said. “Based on these preliminary figures,
the Greens are committed to delivering this project, which will enable a reliable train every 10 minutes.”
Liberal MP Andrew Elsbury said that he raised the possibility of timetable changes last month.
“In the Parliament, I raised the compounding issues faced by the commuters on the Altona Loop, highlighting possible solutions through additional infrastructure, improved communication and raising the possibility of timetable changes,” he said.
Altona MP and ALP public transport spokeswoman Jill Hennessy said Labor was committed to more services.
“A new timetable brought about by the beginning of services on the Regional Rail Link project provides an opportunity to deliver this goal and rectify the cuts to loop services put in place in 2011,” she said.
“Labor has also committed to removing 50 of our worst level crossings, including on Kororoit Creek Road, North Williamstown, Cherry Street, Werribee, and Werribee Street, Werribee, all of which will improve efficiency across the rail line.” \
GOYA DMYTRYSHCHAK
shimmy, with dinner, an aid to kids
CHARITY
Belly dancer Sianna (pictured) will sway her hips for a worthy cause this Friday.
e Hoppers Crossing resident is hosting Shimmy for the Kids at Albion’s Klub Vojvodina to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Sianna, who has been bellydancing for more than 15 years, says the show will include belly dancing, American tribal dance and live drumming.
She was inspired to stage a fund-raiser in the western suburbs a er performing for children at the Royal Children’s with the Starlight Foundation.
“To see the children be so brave and laugh and have a ball despite being so sick really inspired me to do more.”
e event will include a two-course buffet meal and dessert. Tickets are $60 for adults, $40 for seniors and $20 for children. \ MC » bit.ly/1iqJyQw
There’s
a new star in the West!
Star Weekly, your new local paper, will be launched in early May – and it’s bigger, brighter and better. The publishers of the Weekly titles, Metro Media Publishing (MMP), has merged with Star News Group to produce what will be the Number One source for news and advertising across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs.
Your new local paper will combine the best the Weekly and Star have to offer – the best local news and sport, retail advertising, real estate and classifieds.
The Star Weekly will have a combined circulation of more than 300,000, giving advertisers unprecedented opportunities across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs. Your Star Weekly will come in an easy-to-read tabloid format.
With a strong focus on local news coverage, the new Star Weekly titles will be:
Brimbank & Northwest Star Weekly
Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly
Melton & Moorabool Star Weekly
Northern Star Weekly
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Star Weekly
Wyndham Star Weekly
We are genuinely excited about our new venture and to making the Star Weekly newspapers the destination for information about your community.
So, keep an eye out for the birth of a new Star in the West.
A woman has faced Melbourne Magistrates Court charged with the death of a Werribee man on Sunday night. The Yarraville woman, 21, was charged with murder after police were called to a house in Blackwood Street, Yarraville, about 10.45pm. The victim is believed to be a Werribee man aged in his 30s. Police allege he was stabbed to death. \
pair head to court
Two Hoppers Crossing men will face court after being charged with offences including theft from a motor car, handling stolen goods and possessing equipment for stealing. Police said they spotted the men, aged 18 and 19, trying to remove rims from a parked car in Champion Road, Williamstown, early last Thursday morning. A search of their car allegedly uncovered stolen number plates and items believed to be from a recent burglary. The 19-year-old man was remanded to appear at Werribee Magistrates Court later this month, while the 18-year-old man was bailed to face court in early May. \
listen up for health
Wyndham residents can get a free hearing check, with the Australian Hearing bus arriving in Hoppers Crossing next week. The
bus is intended to raise awareness of hearing health and encourage people to have regular check-ups. It will be at Hogans Corner shopping centre on April 17 from 9am-4pm. \
foodie workshops
Learn how to make feta cheese or grow your own vegetables by attending a series of free and low-cost workshops run by Wyndham council, Shoestring Gardening and Edible Gardens. They will run from April to June, beginning with feta cheese-making on April 24. Details: 9742 0777 \
author talk
Dr Janet Butler will visit the Plaza library on April 23 to discuss her book Kitty’s War, which is based on the previously unpublished war diaries of army nurse and Little River resident Sister Kit McNaughton. Dr Butler will speak from 7pm. Bookings essential: 9748 9333 \
well done, walkers
This year’s Wyndham Relay for Life has raised $316,000 for the Cancer Council. Almost 100 teams took part in the March 29-30 event at Victoria University’s athletics track in Hoppers Lane. \
ON A RANGE OF WOMEN’S, MEN’S AND CHILDREN’S FASHION, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, HOMEWARES, MANCHESTER AND MORE
SAVE 30% on all full-priced intimate apparel from Berlei, Berlei Curves, Triumph, Bonds, Bendon and Lovable.
CONTINUE TO SAVE 30% OR MORE on the original price of a range of men’s business shirts and ties from Ganton, Calvin Klein, Industrie, David Jones, Hardy Amies, Thomas Pink and more.
SAVE 30% on a range of women’s shoes from Easy Steps, Hush Puppies, Naturalizer, Milana, Supersoft, Sandler, Diana Ferrari, David Jones, Planet Shoes, Gino Ventori and more.
SAVE 30% TO 40% on a range of manchester from Sheridan, Ralph Lauren Home, Private Collection, Cotton House, Country Road, Canningvale, Mini Jumbuk, Tontine and more.
SAVE 30% OR MORE on a range of womenswear from Sportscraft, Saba, Witchery, Veronika Maine, David Lawrence, French Connection, Seed, Marcs and more.
SAVE 30% TO 40% on a range of cookware and kitchenware.
A nurse who served in the Vietnam War says she will take time out this Anzac Day to reflect on the sacrifices of soldiers and their families, past and present.
“War is something that affects so many people,” Fran Ruddle said.
“It affects the soldiers, the victims of war, their families, the medical staff who see them when they have been badly wounded, the families that have lost a loved one and the children who have grown up without their father.”
Now 70, Ms Ruddle was 26 when she joined the military in 1969. Within a year, the Hoppers Crossing resident was sent to be a nurse stationed in Vung Tau, Vietnam. She says what she saw during her time in Vietnam will stay in her heart forever. e field hospital where she worked was divided into different sections.
Ms Ruddle spent most of her time in the intensive care unit. Nurses sometimes worked six days straight to keep a badly wounded solider alive, only to have them die days later.
“It affected you, it was hard for it not to,” she says.
“You were looking a er all these chaps that were young, very fit and healthy people which benefited them when they got pretty badly wounded.
“you only tell people what they can handle”
‘‘But they were also at the beginning of their life and many had seen more than a young man should have to in their lifetime.”
A er returning to Australia in 1971, Ms Ruddle worked as a nurse for another 30 years.
But she said she learnt more in her year as a war nurse than at any other time of her career.
A surgical ward was set up for wounded soldiers next to a ward for soldiers who had caught diseases like malaria and typhoid. ere was also a mental health ward, where troops struggling to cope with the brutality of the war were taken when they couldn’t bear it any longer.
“It definitely changed you for the better, not just as a nurse but as a person. It made you stronger, more compassionate and accepting of people’s differences.
‘‘It made me more aware of how to think on my feet because every day you would see a different type of injury.”
For many, the experiences of war remain unspoken for years. Ms Ruddle said occasions like Anzac Day are needed to give
(CREDIT)
people the chance to recognise the tragic losses of all wars.
“People would ask when you got home what it was like,” she said.
“But you only tell people what they can handle and you could tell by looking into their eyes sometimes that they couldn’t imagine what had taken place.
‘‘It’s hard to imagine today, but there was no counselling. You just accepted your lot and you got on with life … but some who had been in Vietnam couldn’t.” \
MELISSA CUNNINGHAM
join in the tributes
Werribee’s Anzac Day march will be held this Sunday, leaving from the Wyndham Cultural Centre at 2.30pm for a 10-minute journey to the Werribee RSL Club in Synnot Street. On April 25, a dawn service will be held at the Werribee cenotaph at 6.30am. A free breakfast will be provided. Contact Werribee RSL for catering. \ » 9741 5525
FRAN RUDDLE
Special
Tradesman’s Heaven
Within close vicinity to schools, shops and public transport is this very neat home, with nothing to be done. Presenting four fitted bedrooms, ensuite to master, large separate family area, rumpus and neat kitchen with the meals arrangement and looking out onto the beautiful backyard set-up. Appointments include gas ducted heating, cooling, floor boards, alarm system, beautiful landscaped gardens and double garage with drive through access into another under cover area. Wait, there is more, at the rear of the property is a second oversized double garage for the mechanic, carpenter, etc, looking to enjoy their trade or transform it into that Man-Cave that every guy yarns for. The lady of the home has not been forgotten about; they can invite their friends over for coffee and cakes or champagne at night, while being under the cover of the home’s large pergola area, with its pond and greenery. Located in a quiet court location this much loved family home offers the perfect start for the family needing more space or tradie looking to live the dream.
Wyndham Vale 2 Carrington Close
toni’s runway takeoff
SPRING-SUMMER 2014
Internationally renowned fashion designer Toni Maticevski didn’t have to wait long to discover his calling in life.
From as far back as the age of four, the son of Macedonian migrants can recall doodling dresses on pieces of scrap paper.
“It was an escape,” reflects the now 37-year-old.
“It clicked when I saw the Balenciaga retrospective at the National Gallery of Victoria when I was about 13. ere was a job and it was called fashion design.”
Discovering the romance of Italian designer Valentino’s creations “sealed the deal” for him, says Maticevski.
e fantasy world of fashion was a far cry from where he spent his early childhood in the gritty suburbs of Footscray and Altona in Melbourne’s west. But Maticevski looks back on his upbringing fondly and says it equipped him with the street smarts he would need to succeed in his future career.
“It definitely wasn’t boring or predictable,” he recalls.
“You had to always be on your toes and be aware of things happening around you because shit happened really quickly and easily and you had to adjust.
“I think growing up in the west gives you a perspective on real life and survival, which has helped me survive in business and in my work.
SPRING-SUMMER 2014
Toni Maticevski is holding his own among the world’s best fashion designers, writes ROBERT FEDELE
all began. He set up a studio in Yarraville’s industrial precinct opposite the Mobil refinery and has been there ever since.
“It just happened,” the designer explains of his headquarters.
“I didn’t plan it. It was the best option at the time and I love that it’s become a hub for creatives now. Artists and designers and creatives have all made the jump to the other side.”
Maticevski still hand-stitches every couture gown himself, and he loves being in the thick of the o en- laborious process.
A recent bridal dress involved cutting up three different sets of lace and re-doing them. It took more than 400 hours to complete.
“I love that it gets out of control easily,” Maticevski reveals.
“It gets exciting thinking of a stupid little idea and going with it. I love that I can connect to people’s desires and dreams of feeling amazing and sexy and beautiful and special.
“I love that it gets out of control easily”
“I remember always dreaming of Valentino and Balenciaga – dressing glamorous and beautiful women and making them feel special and noticed.”
It didn’t take long for Maticevski to be recognised in his own right. He studied fashion at RMIT University where he graduated in 1997 and won a sought-a er placement with Donna Karan in New York.
Later he would bypass an extended stay with Karan in favour of moving to Paris to work at famous fashion house Cerruti for two years.
Maticevski returned to Australia in 2001 to start his own business and, oddly enough, he found himself back where it
“My hands pretty much touch everything that leaves my work space.”
Maticevski is happy making clothes for members of the fashion-loving public and you can pick up pieces from his exquisite collections at either of the big department stores, but he’s best known for dressing the stars.
He designed the wedding dress of Jennifer Hawkins and tells a story about how Kim Kardashian wore one of his pieces to the Grammys one year. In international circles Maticevski is known as a big-time player in the cut-throat fashion game.
But perhaps his best- known supporter is Australian actress Abbie Cornish.
“When Abbie wore my dress to the Cannes Film Festival for Bright Star she looked incredible. But it was her moment and it was nice to be part of that moment for her. Sometimes it’s more about the connection to that person and their body of work rather than the fact you can dress any celebrity.”
Maticevski describes himself as a loyal and honest person who gets excited by seeing his customers happy.
“I think, for me, growing a business is about being transparent and light-hearted and having respect for everyone you work with. People then want to help you and see you grow.”
Last year, his creations featured as part of the National Gallery of Victoria’s largest-ever exhibition, Melbourne Now
Maticevski’s sculptural work in neoprene, silk and resin was suspended in the stairwell at the Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square, and one of his dresses featured in Bendigo Art Gallery’s Modern Love exhibition.
A er being in the game for 14 years, Maticevski says he measures success by happiness and the amount of stress in his life. “It’s always hard when you have to create something new and inspire your audience. I think if it were easy then you’d probably be jumping off someone else’s ideas to help you.
“Design is fun. It’s a small part of the job, but it’s draining and exhilarating. ere are so many facets to a brand now and I love working on all of them. I think success is staying consistent and being unexpected.”
Maticevski recently returned home a er a visit to Paris where he spent 10 days spruiking his collection for the new season sales.
“I love Paris. I think it’s nearly every designer’s ultimate destination to live and work there. I have so many memories of friends who have really become family there now. Knowing the city and seeing it change has been amazing.”
e designer says he doesn’t find time for much else besides his career and a little down time on the couch with his partner. He’s always looking to the future and to getting bigger and better.
“I dream big all the time and so there are always ideas on the cards that evolve and excite. I’m just happy to see where they take us.” \
TONI MATICEVSKI
Near New Tarneit Four Bedder
Take advantage of this genuine 4 BR plan complete with ensuite to master, separate modern kitchen, large meals room adjoins a 2nd family room & a formal lounge. Features evap cooling, ducted heating, and double garage with internal & auto access. For your peace of mind, it includes the balance of the home owners warranty & termite protection. Walk to the soon to be completed Tarneit train station & Tarneit East SC.
A Cut Above The Rest In So Many Ways
Certainly not your average villa residence. Set adjacent parklands, this young example of modern quality living features high ceilings, 3 BRs & ensuite to master. An open plan design offers a hostess kitchen adjoining a meals & living zone. Ducted heating & cooling keep things ambient all year round. Outdoors, an all-weather powder coated pergola, a sizable yard & 5000L approx water tank. For the cars there is also an auto double garage.
Private Sale $295,000 - $315,000
Inspect By appointment
Photo ID required
Contact John Camilleri 0414 778 940 James Antonio 0401 889 248
Positioned Beautifully
Only a stone’s throw to parklands & Lollypop Creek is this magnificent & fastidiously maintained home. Presenting formal lounge, large kitchen with north facing meals area downstairs & 3 fitted BRs, master with FES & balcony. Well appointed with ducted heating, evap cooling, gas cooking, high ceilings, beautiful gardens & a lovely array of mature trees. A fantastic opportunity to secure a well-kept home in the Wyndham Green Estate!
Rock Solid Gorgeous 2 Storey Residence
This stunning example of fine building comprises 4 BRs, master with semi ensuite & WIRs, updated Tas Oak solid kitchen adjoins a meals & 2nd family room, also a formal lounge & dining. Ducted heating & split system cooling keep things cosy all year round. An oversized auto double garage with internal access, and outdoors has been finished with select paving & features unrestricted side access. Located close to all local amenities.
The ISCW Easter Egg Hunt
No
•
•
•
•
•
•
ALISTER, KEN, CHARLOTTE, STEVEN AND KEVIN SMART
Impeccable First Home Or Investment
Perfectly positioned, this immaculate home features 3 fitted BRs, main with 2-way access to the bathroom, open plan lounge & a tiled meals area overlooking the neat kitchen. All the appointments you could ask for ducted heating, split system A/C, security system, high ceilings, decorative cornicing, halogen lighting, gas cooking, dishwasher, remote garage with internal access & a great sized yard with matured landscaped gardens.
This ex-display home is sure to blow you away with its sophisticated design & abundance of space. Featuring a huge master with ensuite & WIR, study with BI shelving, theatre room set up, central bathroom, open plan family/meals area & tiled alfresco. Appointments inc
hostess kitchen, stone bathrooms, heating, cooling, sec system, water tank, timber decked seating, double remote garage with int access & landscaped gardens.
Private Sale $500,000 - $520,000
Luxury In Your Own Secluded Paradise!
Sat 1.15-1.45pm
This generously proportioned family home comprises 4 BRs, the master features aWIR & FES, while the open plan design boast a huge living area, meals room & large hostess kitchen. Ducted gas heating & evap cooling also feature, while the double garage boasts direct internal access. Outdoors, an under cover decked pergola, all set on 522m2 approx. There is also the opportunity to create unrestricted side access, perfect for caravan/boat access. Private Sale $380,000 - $399,000
ID required
John Camilleri 0414 778 940
Cunningham 0414 344 475
Gorgeous family home with stunning contemporary décor such as polished Tas Oak timber floors, exquisite gloss kitchen, heating, cooling, security system, double remote garage with rear/internal access & indoor IG heated LAP POOL & spa with bathroom. Five BRs, ensuite & WIR to master, formal lounge/dining, hotel style bathroom, open plan family meals area, and outdoors a timber decked area surrounded by manicured gardens. Private Sale $615,000 - $640,000 Inspect Sat 2-2.30pm
ID required
Bassam Tofaili 0411 449 821 Tony Vercher 0421 734 414
PROFILE
\ THESE SOCCER BOYS ARE DOING IT FOR MUM, WRITES MELISSA CUNNINGHAM
Players from Hoppers Crossing Soccer Club are rallying to support one of their most loyal supporters. Werribee mother-of-three Charlotte Smart was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.
Her sons – Kevin, Alister and Steven – and husband Ken all play for the club, with Charlotte attending every home game.
Kevin, Alister, Steven and Ken will shave their heads a er this Saturday’s match at Grange Reserve to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.
ey will be joined by four other players from 3pm, and they hope to raise $5000 for the charity. More than $3000 has already been raised.
Charlotte, 56, says a TV advertisement about breast cancer inspired her to get a mammogram earlier this year. Her world stood still when a lump was found.
“Everything just ooded through my mind and I couldn’t think properly,” she says. ‘‘It was hard to digest what was happening.
“SHE IS THE STRONGEST LADY I KNOW”
Kevin, 27, says his mum is the “rock” of the family.
He says he o en hears her thick Scottish accent from the sidelines as she cheers on her boys.
“She’s the strongest lady I know,” Kevin says. “She’s always inspired us all and is always there whenever we need her. We want to give something back to her.”
‘‘Since I have been diagnosed, a lot of my friends have gone on to be tested so creating that awareness among people is crucial.”
Within weeks, she underwent surgery to have the lump removed. She started chemotherapy and radiotherapy last week.
“I couldn’t believe it because I had no symptoms,” she says.
“You always think, ‘It will never happen to me’.
‘‘I think that is the most important thing for women to know – that they should get checked regularly even when they have no symptoms.” \ mcunningham@mmpgroup.com.au
» Donations: bit.ly/1jWGq1W
Introductory offer, limited time only.
Before Bikram Yoga I lived with chronic pain and broken sleep, now I’m sleeping through the night and my quality of life has improved immensely.
Bikram Yoga has not only been a positive effect on my body but also on my mind. The studio is welcoming and friendly and the instructors are supportive and encouraging. The only regret I have is not starting Bikram Yoga sooner.
I do Bikram Yoga at Werribee, do you?
Sarah Taylor
Baywater Estate, Curlewis, is the only residential estate on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula with lots fronting Port Phillip Bay.
Bayfront residential land doesn’t come on the market very often, especially on the Bellarine.
e Baywater Estate really does overlook the bay.
e couple enjoying panoramic views across the water to the You Yangs are pictured on the balcony of the superb two-storey waterfront home which is currently our Land Sales Office.
e couple strolling along the water’s edge are pictured on the beach immediately below the estate, accessed directly via a new boardwalk down the cliff face.
Werribee 10 Nightjar Court
Hoppers Crossing 273 Hogans Road
Werribee 31 Harvest Way
Werribee 16 Westminster Drive
Tarneit 37 Millendon Boulevard
Hoppers Crossing 19B Eleanor Drive
Werribee 6 Thelma Court
Tarneit 2/5 Mark Drive
Werribee 2/98 Walls Road
Werribee 10 Focal Road
Hoppers Crossing 82 Bellbridge Drive
Werribee 15 Nangiloc Crescent
Mayoral Column
It
BIZNET NOTES
Wyndham BizNET, is a group of individuals, businesses and companies operating within the city of Wyndham who meet once a month to exchange ideas, socialize and network within the local business community.
Biznet can offer you an opportunity to network in a fun, friendly and relaxed social environment. Our members and guests are from varied backgrounds including business owners, council/government staff and professional people.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 15th April at the Werribee Open Range Zoo where the guest speaker will be Ms Sally Lewis, the winner of the Wyndham Business of the Year award for 2013.
The sponsor and Director of Mulink, Max Sood, has over 10 years industry experience, progressing from technical roles through to management and leadership roles. Max is very passionate about sourcing new technologies and solutions which benefits his clients.
MULINK Technologies specialises in providing high-quality Managed IT services from small to middle sized businesses. MULINK provides businesses with peace of mind enabling clients to concentrate on their core business while MULINK works on their IT requirements. Max credits his success with giving massive value to his clients. For this very reason he keeps abreast of the latest technologies by attaining several top level IT certifications. Mulink specialises in the following:-
•ServerSetupsandUpgrades
•CompleteITManagement
•CloudSolution
•VirtualisationTechnologies
•NetworkSecurity
•ITAudit •BackupandDisasterRecovery
New members to BizNet are encouraged to come along on the night, and can be assured that they will be made most welcome,and will enjoy the company,knowledge and fun gained from attending each month.
For further information please contact Roma Burhop 0418 533 806, or visit www.wyndhambiznet.com.au
WHAT’S ON
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Keep the kids entertained during the school holidays by heading to Iramoo Community Centre. Activities include a mini-Picasso art program, children’s cooking classes and an Easter egg hunt.
■ 8742 3688
PROBUS CLUB
The Probus Club of Werribee is looking for retired and semi-retired women to join it. Meetings start at 10am on the rst Monday of each month at Werribee’s Kelly Park hall and include guest speakers, morning tea and a luncheon.
■ 9749 2524
FUND-RAISER FOR PEACE OF MIND
Help brain cancer patients and their families by taking part in the Peace of Mind Foundation’s family fun day at Victoria University’s athletics track in Hoppers Lane, Werribee, on Sunday, April 27. From 10am-4pm, there will be rides, jumping castles, an animal farm, pony rides and live performances.
■ peaceofmindfoundation.org.au
RAISE AWARENESS
Grab your walking shoes and prepare your pooches for the annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk. At Wyndham Vale’s Presidents Park on Sunday, May 18. Registration is now open.
■ millionpawswalk.com.au
BRIDAL EXPO
Planning a wedding? Head to D’Olive Receptions, 454 Point Cook Road, Point Cook, on May 4 for Hoppers Crossing Rotary’s bridal expo. Get advice from celebrants, photographers, hair and make-up specialists and bridal dress shops. Meet cake-makers, orists, hire car companies and invitation designers from across Melbourne’s west. It’s from 10am-3pm, with a fashion parade at 1pm.
■ hopperscrossingrotary.org.au \
WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Email details by noon on the Wednesday before publication \ whatsonwest@mmpgroup.com.au
DECANTER \ BEN THOMAS GOES
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
It’s late at night and someone suggests a few shots. At the time, it’s the best idea you’ve heard all week. For many people, the default shot is tequila. Out rolls the salt, slices of lime and the shots are lined up at the bar.
It takes so little time to down the shot, but tequila’s actually one of the great slow drinks of the world. It takes eight years to grow its key ingredient, the blue Weber agave plant, before it is roasted, fermented and distilled to become tequila.
Methods of farming the agave plant haven’t changed in centuries: the agave farmers, known as jimadores, in the mountains near the town of Tequila, nurture their plants to ensure they never flower and die before they have produced the right amount of carbohydrates for fermentation.
When harvested, the fruit of these plants, known as piñas and weighing between 70 kilograms and 110 kilograms, are slow-cooked in ovens, a process that breaks down the starch inside the piñas into fermentable sugars.
ere’s another spirit made using agave that’s o en confused with tequila – mezcal – but the agave is smoked rather than roasted, giving the spirit a distinct smoky character.
Tequila’s a versatile spirit, too. Use the fresh, white tequila in place of gin in a G&T and, in any recipe that calls for rum, you can substitute aged “añejo” tequila.
ere are two ways I like to drink it. On hot days, nothing beats the tall, refreshing Paloma, which is a mix of tequila, grapefruit soda – look
out for the Mexican brand Jarritos – and lime poured over ice. I also like it neat, especially when it’s served with a traditional sangrita on the side. In Mexico this is known as little blood \ bthomas@theweeklyreview.com.au
Sangrita verde
Tequila bar and Mexican restaurant Mesa Verde, on the top floor of Swanston Street’s Curtin House, shared its recipe for sangrita verde. Makes about 600ml
Ԃ 1 handful each of fresh coriander and mint (no stalks)
Ԃ 2-5 jalapeño chillies, to taste
Ԃ 30ml agave syrup
Ԃ 200ml fresh pineapple juice
Ԃ 300g canned tomatillos, strained
Ԃ 100ml fresh lime juice
Blend all ingredients until fully integrated and liquefied; let stand for 20 minutes. Coarse strain, then fine strain into large jug, press through with the back of a spoon. Chill and serve in equal parts with your favourite tequila!
the worm
Prohibition in the US may be to blame for tequila’s bad rap. Tequila can never have a worm. But mezcal can. The practice of adding a worm to a bottle came from prohibition, when booze was run quickly over the border. Transactions were swift and there often wasn’t time to taste what was being exchanged. To check alcohol was high and prove quality, a worm was popped into the bottle. A mushy worm meant weak, poor-quality booze.
WIN THIS
In Joy of Business, Australian author and business leader Simone Milasas provides readers with practical tools and techniques to create enjoyment in the workplace. Milasas has been involved in a multitude of companies and uses these tools every day to create greater professional possibilities. The Weekly is giving away five copies of the book. The total prize value is $192.50. Details: www.accessjoyofbusiness.com
To enter the competition, visit winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close on Sunday and will be drawn the next day at 10am (Melbourne local time) at the offices of MMP Group, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Winners will be notified in writing, with their names published at winthisnow. com.au. Terms and conditions are available at this website. TOTAL VALUE $192.50
HARVESTING FRESH PIÑA, THE CORE OF THE BLUE WEBER AGAVE PLANT
UNDER THE RADAR \
Captain America: e Winter Soldier \ Opens April 3, Rating CTC » marvel.com/captainamerica
Captain America is Marvel’s equivalent of Superman – tediously patriotic, as deep as the paper he’s printed on and representing decidedly outdated values. Thankfully, Cap’s second cinema outing makes a virtue of these shortcomings. Stranded in our modern world, where heroes are expected to out-nasty the villains, the one-dimensional Captain stands as a rare point of certainty. Chris Evans is still as dynamic a presence as his collectable plastic gurine, but a supporting cast including Scarlett Johansson and Robert Redford bring spark to a fast script with surprising moral complexity. Still, if television is becoming the new cinema, these lms are becoming the new sitcoms. Each new episode changes nothing. No matter how big the explosions, we know our heroes will survive unscarred. \
Melbourne International Comedy Festival \ Until April 20 » www.comedyfestival.com.au
Looking to avoid a sausage fest this Comedy Festival? Try Sara Pascoe’s new show, in which she takes issue with facts and notions of truth. UK comic Pascoe has built a name for herself in sitcoms such as Twenty Twelve and by being one of very few women to have appeared on QI. Onstage, she’s a charismatic presence, poking more fun at herself than anyone else. Likewise, LA comedian and podcaster Jen Kirkman nds much hilarity in extreme self-analysis, her style halfway between Tina Fey and Louis C.K. Melburnian Felicity Ward is more concerned with analysing everyone else with her new show, The Iceberg, which is reportedly nothing to do with lettuce. I enjoyed Ward’s last show, which dealt with her escape from alcoholism in a frank but affable fashion. \
Take a good look around The
.com.au
CHRIS EVANS & SCARLETT JOHANSSON
e Gods of Wheat Street \
ABC 1, Saturday April 12, 8.30pm » www.abc.net.au/abc1
Odin Freeburn is in trouble. His brother is in prison, his boss has died, his wife has left him, and his dead mother keeps hanging around to give him cryptic, mostly unwanted advice. Since mum turns up only when things are about to go pear-shaped, Odin rightfully assumes far worse trouble is on the way.
There’s a lot to love about this new ABC drama. It’s beautifully shot, with some strong performances from actors such as Ursula Yovich, Lisa Flanagan, Shari Sebbens and Kelton Pell. Although the drama is small-scale and domestic, there’s an alluring undercurrent of the mythical, reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s work or, less flatteringly, True Blood. For the most part, however, this is a new spin on the sort of pleasant rural drama that has long filled Australian TV schedules. Neither as bleak as The Straits nor as edgy as Redfern Now, this is indigenous drama for a cosy night in.
The first episode isn’t perfect, let down by a script that struggles to establish a large cast. There are also some curious tonal decisions, exemplified by a scene in which a teenage girl is abducted by local thugs, soundtracked by upbeat country music. The direction seems determined to keep things light and fluffy, regardless of the circumstances. Hopefully, these are teething troubles for what looks to be a quirky and enjoyable new show. \
MUSIC
Recorded more or less live, this solo album from Animal Collective’s Dave Portner (aka Avey Tare) is surprisingly coherent. The free-wheeling experimentation of his other band is evident on tracks such as Catchy Was Contagious, but is here pinned down to reasonably snappy ’60s psychedelic pop. The campy horror film aesthetic is fun – more carnival ride than genuinely spooky – but it does leave the LP’s 11 tracks feeling a little plastic and disposable. There are flashes of the greatness of the Collective, Dirty Projectors (former member Angel Deradoorian plays on the album) and Jane’s Addiction, but it’s hard to take something seriously when it’s trying so hard to be frivolous. \
URSULA YOVICH
MOTORING \ ROD EASDOWN PREDICTS
THE END OF SERVICING SORROWS
Situation: your car needs a service and you have no understanding of cars whatsoever. Consider the following scenario: as you enter the service department, an adviser greets you by name and con rms you own the blue hatch. You haven’t spoken a word. You’re told the 30,000-kilometre service you need is a minor one, and the fact the car is 2183 kilometres overdue isn’t a problem (but you get the message). However, there appears to be an intermittent fault with your reversing light and one of the rear tyres is running well under pressure. Both should be investigated and the reversing light is still under warranty. Otherwise everything seems to be ne.
it’s likely to be the next big idea
You’re asked if there’s anything further, and you at last get to say something. It will probably be that you had no idea the reversing light or the tyre were dodgy. If this sounds like how you’d like things to be, it’s likely to be the next big idea authorised dealers use to try to keep you coming back for servicing even a er warranties have expired.
Electronically, it’s pretty straightforward. Car computers have sophisticated electronic diagnostics that tell mechanics about problems as soon as they plug in their laptops. But laptops are so 20th century. Wouldn’t it be so much easier to have a transponder in the car that wirelessly downloads the information to the dealership’s computers as you drive in? As well as running through the diagnostics,
it would give the service folk all the details, including your name, the registration and the odometer reading, allowing them to greet you and start tut-tutting if you’ve missed services. e technology even has the capacity to tell them if you drive the car gently or hard, or if it has su ered any unusual events – from an accident to overheating when the radiator was gummed up by an encounter with a cloud of locusts in the Mallee.
If this sounds too good to be true, two things: rst, it’s already being used by a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Manhattan and you can bet the industry, and Mercedes-Benz itself, is monitoring the results closely. Second, there’s an ulterior motive.
If your car is getting on, you may just nd the person who settles down beside you in the waiting room happens to have a full history of your car and an instant trade-in valuation on something new. Hey, why not come and have a quick look while you’re waiting? Hassle? Sure, but I know plenty of car owners who would regard it as a small price to pay for having all the stress taken out of the servicing process. \ reasdown@theweeklyreview.com.au
THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT MOTORING … In 1963 a car dealer bought a Ferrari 335S that had been sitting unclaimed for ve years in an American customs warehouse, getting it for the cost of the storage – $US1000. In 2012 the car sold at auction for $US21 million.
WYNDHAM PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment Amendment C182
TheMinisterforPlanninghasapprovedAmendment C182 to the Wyndham Planning Scheme.
The amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette. The amendment applies to the Wyndham Vale Square Shopping Centre, 205 Greens Road, Wyndham Vale.
The amendment rezones part of 205 Greens Road, Wyndham Vale, from Residential 1 Zone to a Commercial 1 Zone, in order to correct a zoning anomaly.
A copy of the amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure web site at www.dpcd. vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and free of charge, during ofce hours, at the ofces of the Wyndham City Council Civic Centre - 45 Princes Highway, Werribee 3030.
The Competition and Consumer Act provides that advertised prices for goods and services which attract GST should be GST inclusive.
Pricesshouldnotbequotedasbeing'excluding GST' or 'plus GST' or by the use of words or phrases conveying similar meaning.
Readers are entitled to expect that the advertised prices are the actual prices at which they can purchase the particular goods and services.
Metro Media Publishing will not knowingly accept for publication any advertisement which may be in breach of the Competition and ConsumerAct or any other relevant law.
Are you currently in Year 11 and looking for part time work? Do you want to earn good money working on weekends, nights and through the holidays?
Complete Cert III in hospitality before finishing high school. Apply online: www.theservicecrew.com.au
Email: liz@theservicecrew.com.au
Limited positions available! Apply now.
Opening soon! Jamaica Blue, Werribee
Baristas, Food Preparation & Café All Rounders’ Full time, Part time and Casual positions available
Looking for energetic and reliable people to work in our Jamaica Blue cafe at Werribee, to help us deliver great service, food and coffee.
This hands on role will require you to: Prepare delicious food, make award-winning coffee, as well as work together to ensure the highest standard of customer service.
Previous experience in a café is highly recommended, however, full training will be provided.
If you’re passionate about customer service and are looking to work in a great cafe environment, please send your resume to applications_jamaicablue_werribee@outlook.com
GETAWAY \ PETER WILMOTH SPENDS A LONG WEEKEND IN SYDNEY
Sydney can be a lot of things – and a lot of those things can be experienced in one long weekend if you plan well.
We love eating, drinking wine, beaches and hotels with character and charm; on this trip we nailed all four. Our big discovery was taking a bus from the city to Bondi, where we spent the day at the gorgeous Tamarama (next to Bondi) and had a great Japanese meal with some Melbourne friends. e bus was cheap (probably $35 cheaper than a taxi) and it doubled as a tour.
With the Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin version of Strictly Ballroom about to open, it’s a great time for a visit to the city that really is just up the road. \ pwilmoth@theweeklyreview.com.au
» www.sydney.com
DO \ Bondi to Bronte walk
Take a bus from the city to Bondi (it’s easy, cheap and allows a wonderful tour of Sydney) for the coastal walk to Bronte. There is so much to see and enjoy on this short walk. Start at Bondi, head to Icebergs restaurant and then take the pathways to the stunning little beach called Tamarama (whose picturesque surf club features in a recent paint commercial), walking past many bodies beautiful on the exercise stations provided by the council. It’s a great way to get exercise as your breath is taken away by the beauty. Afterwards we stopped in for a bite at the casual and excellent Raw Bar Japanese restaurant (1/136 Warners Avenue, Bondi, (02) 9365 7200)
» www.rawbar.com.au
Strictly Ballroom The Musical
They win Academy Awards with their lms. Now let’s see what Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin can do on stage?
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is on at the Lyric Theatre, Pyrmont. » www.strictlyballroomthemusical.com.au
City West Falcons took the points against local rival VU Western Lightning in the Victorian Netball League last Wednesday to continue an unbeaten start to the season.
A er a convincing win in the opening game of the season between the two teams, the Falcons were again too strong, winning 48-39.
e Falcons took a 13-11 lead into the first break and were never headed. ey dominated the second term and extended the lead to 10 goals by half time.
Falcons coach Marg Lind said she felt the team was always in control.
“I think we got ahead by half-time by 10 goals and that’s a very good position to be in against a good side like the Lightning,” she said. “I thought we were in control from the start and in a game we considered to be a tough one. I was happy to be able to change things around.”
Lind mixed up her shooting combination at every break and gave midcourter Emily Post her debut in the second half.
“[ e changing of positions] probably affected the end result, but they [the Lightning] are a good team,” Lind said.
“We’re starting to look to the future.”
Goalshooter Kathleen Knott was the top scorer, making 34 of 41 attempts.
For the Lightning, Kate ompson scored 27 from 33 attempts and Sophie Barr 12. e loss leaves the Lightning on four wins and
SCOREBOARD
four losses and sees them fall to sixth on the ladder.
Both teams will have the week off heading into this week’s National Netball Championships.
WESTERN FL
DEERPARK 4.5 9.8 11.10 15.13 (103)
STALBANS 2.2 3.3 5.6 5.8 (38)
Goals: Deer Park: J Condos 5 J Wong 2 H Ayres S
(100)
2.4 3.4 9.6 15.8 (98) Goals: W Bulldogs: L Jones 3 D Giansiracusa 2 L Jong 2 S Crameri 2 A Cooney J Macrae J Stringer L Dahlhaus L Hunter S Higgins. Richmond: J Riewoldt 4 B Griffiths 2 T Vickery 2 D Jackson D Martin J King N Gordon R Petterd S Grigg T Cotchin. Best: Western Bulldogs: J Macrae M Boyd T Liberatore D Morris W Minson S Higgins S Crameri. Richmond: T Cotchin D Jackson S Morris J Riewoldt R Conca M Thomas. Reports: Nil. Crowd: 31,724 at Etihad Stadium. VFL
Smith S Harrison B Thornton L Guerra D Cooper R Hargrave D Nelson. St Albans: D Lawson 2 L
Baddeley 2 C Raftopoulos.
Best: Deer Park: D Cooper S Smith T Quick J Condos K McHarg H Ayres. St Albans: D Lawson J West T Henderson N Tieppo T Jenkins A Sullivan.
ALTONA 5.3 9.6 10.7 13.12 (90)
ALBION 2.2 7.7 12.8 12.10 (82)
Goals: Altona: D O’Leary 3 L Ryan 3 M Turnbull
2 J Cook J Flack B Norton L Spiteri Z Kadour
Albion: J Taylor 2 M Dibb 2 D Sloman 2 K Taylor
2 J McPherson 2 M Mesto J O’Brien.
Best: Altona: L Ryan D O’Leary R Green L Spiteri
M Cross J Robbins. Albion: T Deutschbein J Thompson B Mesto B Skinn K Taylor N Doherty
SPOTSWOOD 2.6 6.13 10.17 16.26 (122)
PORTMELB.COLTS1.1 5.2 8.4 9.5 (59)
Goals: Spotswood: D Callard 4 J Dorward 3 J Cloke
2 M Boyd 2 J Orchard M Fogarty M Lewis C Elliott
T Langlands. Port Melbourne Colts: T Bonnett 2 J Wood 2 J Snow 2 R Ford B Sutcliffe J Elliott.
Best: Spotswood: S Myors M Lewis S Ross D
Sablich M Fogarty J Dorward. Port Melbourne
Colts: S McAnulty J Taylor J Dalton J Wood J Elliott G Palazzo.
SUNSHINE 8.6 13.13 18.15 24.19 (163)
YARRAVILLESE 0.1 1.2 2.5 5.6 (36)
Goals: Sunshine: P Wiggins 5 A Williams 4 D
Haby 4 C Connor 3 T Millar 3 C Tripodi 2 L Hill
J Allan J Koroneos. Yarraville Seddon Eagles: D
Vella 2 C Topalidis J Crofton A Panow
Best: Sunshine: J Allan A Afewerk J McLellan
A Williams D Haby B Quinn. Yarraville Seddon
Eagles: A Willis G Guest C Topalidis D Vella U Wijesekara S Miller
4.9 6.17 9.21 14.23 (107)
0.3 3.4 8.8 11.10 (76)
2
(25)
(153)
Goals: Parkside: M Khartabil 4 N Grigg 3 B Kelly 3 M Licciardo 3 J Garita 3 F Mastropasqua 2 M Pearce G Barbuto C Muratore A Gervasi B Collins. Manor Lakes: T Priest 2 N Montague 2 D Collins. Best: Parkside: L Buttigieg G Barbuto B Kelly J Garita B Collins A McHutcheson. Manor Lakes: N Montague D Morrish B Pilkington M Fitzpatrick S Tobin H Templeton.
TARNEIT 4.3 6.5 12.10 15.11 (101)
NORTHSUNSHINE 0.0 3.2 3.3 3.4 (22) Goals: Tarneit: T Szkudlarski 3 L Williams 2 C Guy 2 V Matthey 2 R Blain R McKinnon J Saliba D Jones T Robertson A Fletcher. North Sunshine: A Ryan 3. Best: Tarneit: C Guy C Richards T Robertson A Borg T Szkudlarski J Watterson. North Sunshine: M Maqbool G Jones A Ryan A Alagona K Sultan N Alagona.
WESTERN: Div 1 Res: Altona 19.18 bt Albion 3.0, Spotswood 24.8 bt Port Melbourne Colts 8.8, St Albans 11.8 bt Deer Park 5.8, Sunshine 20.15 bt Yarraville Seddon Eagles 3.3, Hoppers Crossing 12.4 bt Werribee Districts 9.12. Div 2 Res: West Footscray 20.16 bt Braybrook 4.4, Caroline Springs 27.28 bt Laverton Magpies 0.1, Parkside 13.16 bt Manor Lakes 4.8, North Sunshine 8.14 bt Tarneit 8.8. U-18: Altona 9.12 bt Albion 5.8, Werribee Districts 12.8 bt Hoppers Crossing 11.9, Deer Park 17.22 bt Yarraville Seddon Eagles 6.5. U-18: Werribee Districts 20.14 bt Caroline Springs 3.4, Newport Power 14.17 bt Hoppers Crossing 9.6, Manor Lakes 18.20 bt West Footscray/Sunshine 5.16, Wyndhamvale 9.13 bt Sanctuary Lakes 6.11. GEELONG AND DISTRICT: North Geelong 30.11 bt Anakie 11.7, Bell Post Hill 10.16 bt Inverleigh 8.9, East Geelong 21.11 bt Thomson 11.5, Belmont Lions 21.13 bt Corio 11.12, Werribee
Centrals 29.11 bt Geelong West 8.5. Res: Anakie 6.6 bt North Geelong 5.11, Bell Post Hill 11.6 bt
Werribee’s Jess Cameron has added another world championship to her collection as the Australian women’s cricket team won its third straight ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title.
Cameron was at the non-striker’s end when all-rounder Ellyse Perry hit the winning runs to give Australia a six-wicket win against England on Sunday in Bangladesh.
e Southern Stars won the toss, sent the English side in and restricted them to 8-105 off their twenty overs. Sarah Coyte was the best of the Australian bowlers with 4-16 from four overs.
In reply, the Southern Stars made 4-106 off 15 overs on the back of captain Meg Lanning’s 44 and Perry’s 31 not out. Cameron finished 0 not out a er not facing a ball, but she took a catch while fielding.
e 24-year-old played in all of Australia’s six games in the tournament, with her best result 27 not out against South Africa in the pool matches.
Last year, Cameron was named player of the match in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2013 final against the West Indies a er smashing 75 runs in the Southern Stars’ 114-run win. \ TM
VAFA
DIV 1
WILLIAMSTOWNCYMS4.2 9.7 13.12 13.15 (93)
OLDMENTONIANS3.6 7.9 8.10 12.17 (89)
Goals: Williamstown Cyms: J Gray 2 R Ackerly 2 M John 2 R Joy 2 K Scown M Carland L Molan C Cini J Bencich. Old Mentonians: D Brown 3 B Robertson 2 A Palmer 2 K Conlon B Norton M Gledhill K Smith-Cameron C Johnstone. BEST: Williamstown Cyms: J Hogarth E Wright S Puhar
B Coram T Murphy N Blackney Old Mentonians: D Brown J Thompson E Macquire T Wilton T Strange K Conlon. Div 4
POINTCOOK 3.6 7.9 11.14 14.16 (100)
DRAGONS 1.2 5.6 6.6 9.11 (65)
Goals: Point Cook: M Herbertson 4 P Donoghue
3 R Tilly B Langley B Cox P Hegarty A Auciello
S Sinclair C Cox. Dragons: M Babar 3 T Ho 2
T Lowden 2 W Chiv L Venditti. BEST: Point Cook:
M Kip A Auciello B Cox C Haynes B Langley P Hegarty Dragons: M Babar P Torcasio J Tait S Krakowiak T Ho W Chiv
SOCCER
FFV
STATE LEAGUE: DIV 1: North-West: Cairnlea 3 Westgate 1, Fitzroy City 1 Sunbury Utd 3, Keilor Park 4 Altona Magic 2, Altona East Phoenix 1 Moreland City 0, Sydenham Park 2 Western Suburbs 2. Res: Cairnlea 2 Westgate 1, Fitzroy City 5 Sunbury Utd 1, Keilor Park 4 Altona Magic 1, Altona East Phoenix 0 Moreland City 0, Sydenham Park 0 Western Suburbs 4. DIV 2: North-West: North Sunshine Eagles 4 Banyule City 1, Sporting Whittlesea 2 Moreland Utd 3, Corio 2 Yarraville Seniors 0, Geelong 2 Heidelberg Stars 1, Hume Utd 3 La Trobe Uni 2, Westvale 2 Melbourne Uni 0. Res: North Sunshine Eagles 1 Banyule City 6, Sporting Whittlesea 0 Moreland Utd 2, Corio 1 Yarraville Reserves 2, Geelong 2 Heidelberg Stars 3, Hume Utd 2 La Trobe Uni 1, Westvale
On target: Lightning’s Kate Thompson shoots for goal with strong defence from Falcons’ Emily Mannix. (DARREN HOWE)
Falcons Maggie Lind, Chloe Watson, Emily Mannix and Alice Teague-Neeld are part of the Victorian under-21 side, while Emily Post is in the under-19 squad. \
TARA MURRAY
devils dismal as the weekend slips by without a win
Big V
e Werribee Devils have bombed out in their first two games in the Big V men’s state championship.
In the first match, against Corio Bay, the Stringrays ran out easy 109-74 winners.
e Devils were never in the game a er
allowing the Stringrays to score 29 points in the first quarter while only scoring 10 points themselves, despite having the same number of scoring shots.
In the second quarter, the Devils improved their shooting to 50 per cent from the field to reduce the margin to 15 points at the main break.
Any hope of a comeback from the Devils was soon gone, the Stringrays hitting five from seven attempts from beyond the three-point line. e Devils scored 13 points.
In the weekend’s second game, the Devils were level at three-quarter-time with the Bulleen Boomers but were out-scored in the final term 29-20 to lose 95-84. Rustin Dowd
tigers come roaring back
WRFL
Werribee Districts’ return to the Western Region Football League started on a positive note with the defeat of Hoppers Crossing in division 1 on Saturday at Soldiers Reserve. In their first game back in the WRFL a er playing in the Victorian Amateur Football Association, the Tigers were in control from the start, eventually winning 14.23 (107) to 11.10 (76).
Coach Wade Chapman said his side was eager to get on the park.
“We had a hard preseason’s training, three times a week until March and then four competitive practice matches,” he said. “We thought we were ready.”
He said his side’s inaccurate goal-kicking allowed the Warriors to stay in the game.
“We could have had three to four easy goals and been six to seven goals up at quarter-time,” he said. “We kept them in the game with our goal-kicking, but I was pleased in the last quarter how we reacted.”
Chapman said Brent Morrow and Tate McCutcheon were four-quarter contributors.
New Warriors coach Steve Kretiuk said his side played well for patches.
“I thought we tried hard and the attack on the footy was good for half a game,” he said.
under 22, meaning there would be periods of inconsistency.
“We pretty much turned the club inside out in a positive way over the preseason,” he said. “It’s about getting game time into to them.
“we thought we were ready”
“A er the first quarter, we come back a bit before falling away in the last quarter. We went away from attacking the ball and our stoppage work.”
Kretiuk said most of the club’s players were
was the star of the show, hitting 39 points for the Devils – but not enough to get them over the line.
e Devils women’s side split their matches, defeating Latrobe City in a thriller 81-80 on Saturday before falling eight points short against the Keilor under on Sunday in a 63- 55 loss. \ TM
BRIEFS
GDFL
Werribee Centrals got their season off to a flyer with a 132-point win against Geelong West in the opening round of the Geelong and District Football League on Saturday. Centrals took advantage of kicking with the wind in the first quarter and were able to get out to an early lead, thanks to three goals from Tyrone Montebruno. As the game wore on, the intensity and accuracy of the Centrals overwhelmed Geelong West, which succumbed, 8.5 (53) to 29.11 (185). Montebruno and J. Butty both kicked six goals, with new recruit Matty Smith best on field. \
TAC CUP
Despite leading for three quarters, the Western Jets were unable to get the points against Oakleigh Chargers in their TAC Cup game, losing by seven points, 10.15 (75) to 10.8 (68). The Jets got out to an early lead and extended it to 27 points at half-time. Seven goals to two in the second half allowed the Chargers to overrun the Jets. Tylar Vujanic kicked three goals for the Jets, while Brayden Monk and Harley Armstrong-Weston were their team’s best. This week the Jets play the Northern Territory at Burbank Oval. \
VAFA
“Many of the boys played in successful teams at junior level so they haven’t had to defend as much. We need to teach them how to defend for the next 12 months.”
Kretiuk said captain Matthew Ryan led from the front and 17-year-old Jordan Taylor continued his impressive preseason form. is weekend, the Tigers play reigning premier Deer Park, while the Warriors play Sunshine. \
TARA MURRAY
Point Cook started the season on a winning note in the Victorian Amateur Football Association division 4, defeating the Dragons 14.16 (100) to 9.11 (65). The Bulldogs lead at every change and were never headed with 10 more scoring shots. Matthew Herbertson kicked four goals for the Bulldogs, while Mason Kip was best afield. Westbourne Grammarians rued poor goal kicking as they gave up a three-quarter-time lead to lose to Canterbury by 14 points, 12.14 (86) to 9.18 (72). \
NPL
Werribee City has pulled off its second win of the season, defeating the highly fancied Melbourne Knights 2-1 at Knights Stadium on Sunday. The scores were 0-0 at half-time before Knights midfielder James McGarry put them in front. Bees Steven Cudrig got the equaliser in the 85th minute and two minutes later ex-Knight Ryan Filipovic scored from a penalty kick. The Bees this week face Bentleigh Greens at home. \
Hands on: Werribee Districts’ Andrew Panayi takes a mark despite the attention of Hoppers Crossing’s Blake Jago. (WAYNE HAWKINS)
ASK THE COACH
A proud sponsor of the Werribee Football Club
pow would you describe the type of game style Werribee will play in 2014?
“Consistent” is my hope!
We are coaching them to win their fair share of the ball, and then take it forward quickly and maintain possession. If they don’t win the ball or from when we lose possession, we are asking them to shut the opposition options down as quickly as possible and win the ball back. We want them to be as “consistent” as possible in the 3 facets of the game, not overly attacking or defensive, a balanced, consistent approach.
There is a lot of talk about ‘team balance’ what is that exactly?
Usually that term is a coach’s cop out excuse for omitting a player out of the team. To me it just means, that balance of height and running players, the mix of inside and outside players, and players with flexibility.
What are the challenges dealing with part time footballers playing against full time players?
Too early for me to answer that question really, but at the minute, the challenge for me is prioritizing what we can try to achieve in the part-time environment. We cannot cover off absolutely everything. We need to get them fit, as well as work on their skills and educate them on playing as a team in a certain way. I was recently at a North Melbourne training session where they concentrated on kick-ins for 90 minutes! That is our entire training night, so we are not in a position to have that sort of attention to detail. What our players can focus attention on, is their effort and attitude. If our part-timers have the required attitude and effort, then within our competition we can beat anybody on any given day.
The real disadvantage\challenge we may have at various times when we come up against fully aligned AFL teams is, leg speed and talented tall players, which are obvious focus areas for the AFL clubs.
You can “Ask the Coach.” Send your questwons vwa emawl askthecoach@werrwbeefc.com.au or post on our facebook or twwtter pages #askthecoach
glenorden’s young list comes of age
WRFL
A er losing a number of players in the off-season, Glenorden coach Stuart Daley was relieved to get a win against North Footscray in the opening round of the Western Region Football League division 2.
e defending premiers started their premiership defence the way they ended last year, with a dominant performance that kept North Footscray goalless in the first half. It led to a 72-point blowout: Glenorden 15.11 (101) to 4.5 (29).
“It was a fantastic win,” Daley said. “With a lot written about us losing a lot of players, our focus had been on guys who wanted to stay and be there.
“We have a really good young list, a lot of ex-Glenorden juniors who have committed to the club.”
Daley said the win would have been bigger if not for poor goal kicking.
“We thought we controlled the game halfway through the second quarter, but our goalkicking le the door open for them.”
Daley praised the work of Tristan and Stefan Angelini in the midfield. Ruckman Nathan Johnson gave the side first use of the ball every time and John Zangari was best of the goal-kickers with three.
In other division-2 matches, Tarneit scored an easy win in its first-ever match in the league, defeating North Sunshine 15.11 (101) to 3.4 (22), while Parkside defeated Manor Lakes by 112 points and Wyndhamvale beat Sanctuary Lakes by 127 points. \ TM
back to drawing board
e Werribee Tigers will work on the basics this week a er going down to defending premier Box Hill in Saturday’s opening round of the VFL at Box Hill Oval.
New coach John Lamont said he was disappointed with the result but saw some real positives come out of the game, which the Tigers lost by 25 points: 12.11 (83) to 7.16 (58)
“You’re never happy when you get beaten, but we had a comparable amount of inside 50s and scoring shots,” he said.
“It’s disappointing, but there are some real positives … we were in the game all day but never got close enough.
“I’m happy with how we played, but we made too many mistakes, missing easy goals and our defending wasn’t good enough.”
Lamont pointed to ruckman Dylan Reid and first-gamers Sam Martyn and Joshua Porter as among his best players.
North Melbourne veteran Michael Firrito was also among the best.
“there are some real positives”
Lamont said goal-kicking would be a focus at training this week.
“In front of goal … we missed some easy shots.
“We also need to get the ball forward with more precision and all the basics – defend better and make it harder for them to score.”
Lamont admitted to a few nerves before his first game as coach but said watching the development squad play quickly settled him.
“ e squad was sticking to the game plan – really pleasing to see.
“ ey were outclassed in the end but were playing our style of football, which is what we want across the board.”
e Tigers will play Bendigo at home on Saturday a ernoon. \
TARA MURRAY
Kicking on: Tiger Tom Gribble seeks an attacking option. (SHAWN SMITS)
