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All welcome in sports space Community sporting groups and organisations are encouraged to make use of Reclink’s SportShare centre. Located at 11-13 Gerves Drive in Werribee, the centre has an indoor and outdoor area and can accommodate an array of sports. Reclink founder Peter Cullen said one of the spaces he would love to see people use more is the action sports arena. “To be honest, it is a bit of a hidden gem and we would welcome anyone who wants to start something like a church soccer league.“ Through the multi-sport mornings, which run Mondays, 9am-noon, locals can take part in less intense sports such as spikeball, frisbee and handball target practise before lunch with a guest speaker. Mr Cullen also said the charity also needs more volunteers to help run the spaces. “We welcome people who care about people and want to support individuals. “It is largely hidden from public view…but anyone can come along and contribute by either donating equipment, helping with our lunches or volunteering.“ Details: peter.cullen@reclink.org Reclink founder Peter Cullen. (Ljubica Vrankovic_)528900_11
Plea to slow down By Jaidyn Kennedy A road safety advocate is calling on motorists to think about their decisions after another deadly year on Wyndham roads. According to data from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), 15 people died in collisions on Wyndham roads in 2025. Four motorcyclists and four passengers lost their lives in Wyndham, making them the most represented category of road users in the lives lost toll. Three drivers, two cyclists and two pedestrians also lost their lives, while men
outnumbered women 14 to 1. No children under the age of 16 were killed, a third of the dead were aged 16-25, and 60 per cent were older than 30. Statewide, the total number of deaths rose from 284 in 2024 to 290 in 2025, with about 5 per cent of them occurring in Wyndham. Road safety advocate, Amber Community’s Kim McAliney, said while four less people died in 2025 than in 2024 when there were 19 fatalities locally, the statistics were still a blight on the city and everyone has a role to play in improving the situation.
“We need to think about the choices we make on our roads and the ripple effect it has on our first responders and families,“ she said. “It’s not just fatalities, it is also the long-term and life altering impacts that serious injuries can have on people and their families.” Ms McAliney said she notices drivers ignoring red lights and said people need an attitude adjustment above all. “We have to realise when we get behind the wheel, it’s not an entitlement but rather a huge responsibility. “Once you’re a statistic– that’s it– there’s
no second chances. “I think the biggest thing is just slow down, cut the impatience and realise you are responsible for everyone around you. “When it comes to motorcycles, we just have to be aware that they are there– it is as simple as that– and regardless of how they are riding. “People use different modes of transport, that is just a fact of life.” The Amber Community is always looking for people to share their stories of experiencing road trauma or volunteer their time and resources. Details: https:// ambercommunity.org.au/
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