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Carter’s crusade By Goya Dmytryshchak An Altona Meadows mother is pleading for help to get a Smart Pup out of Queensland for her young son who has autism. Amelia Baird, a single mother with four children on the spectrum, said her family and friends spent a year raising $20,000 to get the puppy for eight-year-old Carter. There followed an 18-month wait as the Smart Pups charity trained the dog to assist with Carter’s specific needs. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the dog would have been brought to Victoria with a trainer to teach Ms Baird how to issue commands. Now, the family must obtain an exemption from Queensland Health to enter the state, complete placement and bring the dog to Melbourne. A GoFundMe page has been established to help Ms Baird raise $10,000 for flights and quarantine accommodation. Ms Baird said Carter, who is in grade 2 at Western Autistic School, desperately needed his dog. “For us, it’s to help if Carter goes wandering because he’s a runner,” she said. “He’ll just decide to take off and disappear on us. We actually live really close to Skeleton Creek so it’s terrifying, the thought of him just going straight for the creek, because he loves water. So, the dog would be able to find him if desperate. “Also, we’d be able to go to the supermarket, which we can’t do with Carter as he freaks out about the noises and runs off, whereas the dog can be harnessed to Carter and can help him calm down and sort of make him be a little bit more independent. “The dog will also help with his anxiety levels, which are through the roof, so we desperately need him right now.” Ms Baird said she hated to ask for help but quarantine accommodation alone would cost $5000. “It’s horrible putting other people in a situation to help but we’re out of options at the moment.” The dog will be ready for collection in November. To donate, visit the GoFundMe campaign titled “Please help unite Carter and his Smart Pup” at https://gf.me/u/yu2422.
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First step towards COVID normal By Goya Dmytryshchak, Benjamin Millar and Esther Lauki Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are taking their first cautious steps towards “COVID normal” as Victoria moves to the first step of the state government’s roadmap for reopening. Modest changes to restrictions came into effect at 11.59pm on Sunday, enabling more social interaction and time outside. People are now able to join one other person, or the members of their own household, outside for two hours for exercise and social
interaction. The time can be split over a maximum of two sessions. People living alone and single parents are also allowed to have one other person in their home as part of the new social bubbles. Playgrounds and outdoor fitness equipment have reopened, libraries are able to open for contactless click and collect and the curfew now begins at 9pm. As of Monday, Maribyrnong has 13 active cases and Hobsons Bay has 49. An Altona North nursing home has now been linked to 47 COVID-19 cases, including
six deaths, the Department of Health and Human Services said. Florence Aged Care Facility has eight active cases, the DHHS said. Woolworths has issued advice to shoppers after a worker at its Altona North supermarket tested positive. The employee last worked at the Borrack Square store on Friday, September 4. “While the risk of transmission to customers and team members is low, the safety and wellbeing of the local community is our priority,” Woolworths said. “Customers and team members should be
assured they can continue to safely shop and work at our North Altona store.” DHHS testing commander Jeroen Weimar said there has been a good response in people from Altona North coming forward for testing in recent days. “I would like to particularly appreciate the people of Altona North … We have seen some disturbing cases in the Altona North area,” he said. Mr Weimar said sewage water is also being tested to find traces of COVID-19 across 25 sites, including Brooklyn and Footscray.
Having fun with poetry The search is on for people with a disability who love to write poetry, to take part in a competition aimed at adding “something extra to our lives” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Poets with a Disability competition is the idea of Altona Meadows’ Ray McAlary, who held a similar event while working with the former Cerebral Palsy League in Ipswich. “I got involved working with a lot of the special schools, helping some of their students get ready for the employment field,” he said. “I was actually doing radio poetry at the time and I found out a lot of these kids love writing poetry and there was some good stuff.” So, he held a poetry contest. Now, Mr McAlary is holding a competition to help get people through the second lockdown in Victoria. “This competition is designed to add something extra to our lives when we are restricted in where we can go and what we can
do,” he said. “Having fun costs nothing. “You don’t have to be a brilliant poet – this is a chance to express your feelings on any subject and share your ideas with other people.” The competition is open to anyone with a disability, of any age and living anywhere. The subject of poems is open and entries should include a name, phone or email contact, and age (if under 18) or age group (over 18, over 30, over 60). Entries should be emailed by October 31 to macpoets@hotmail.com. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Top lockdown reads Michelle Obama’s best-selling memoir is included twice in the top five loans in Hobsons Bay since the second COVID-19 lockdown, as Hobsons Bay Libraries this week resumed its popular Book a Book home delivery service. Obama’s eAudiobook and traditional book, Becoming, come in at number four and five, respectively. At number one is the eAudiobook of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling, followed by Good Turn by Dervla McTiernan and The Weekend by Charlotte Wood. Hobsons Bay Libraries’ Lisa Hogarth said during the lockdown, many members were borrowing instructional books. “Through the Book a Book service, home
cooking, arts and crafts, and gardening have been popular, along with parenting and self-help books,” she said. “We are looking forward to the Book a Book service returning … an incredibly valuable service for the community, particularly for vulnerable residents who find it hard to leave the house.” Upcoming library events include a Charlie Golding author talk on When the World Went Inside, an illustrated children’s book about COVID-19, on Monday, September 21 at 1pm. A mindfulness and stress management session will be held on September 23, at 6.15pm. Details: libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay council has endorsed a revised master plan for Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows to guide future planning, development, maintenance and management of the 17-hectare site. The master plan features a new aquatic and leisure centre, early years services, upgrades to sports facilities, a multi-purpose hardcourt facility and activity zones, and a new play space, dog off-leash area and landscaped interface to Skeleton Creek.
Laverton upgrades Hobsons Bay council has adopted a Better Places Laverton plan, which includes 12 priority projects. Projects include master plans for the Aviation Road Village and Woods/Lohse street trader precincts and refreshing the McCormack Park master plan. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ betterplaces FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Swim schools plea to stay afloat By Goya Dmytryshchak Sweeney’s in Altona is among family swim schools petitioning the state government to be allowed to reopen next month or risk “disastrous drowning statistics”. The Learn to Swim Industry has started a Change petition to Premier Daniel Andrews calling for small family owned indoor pools in Victoria to be allowed to open on October 26 not November 23. Sweeney’s owner Kristy Manton said there were nine times more family swim schools than there were large-scale aquatic centres.
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“Because we are all a smaller-sized business, we have lots more control over the health and safety of our patrons,” she said. She said small swim schools should not be placed in the same category as gyms, large-scale sports and aquatic centres and basketball arenas. Ms Manton said before the COVID-19 closure, Sweeney’s had 700 students coming for weekly lessons and five local schools booked for lessons. “We were averaging just over 38,000 lessons per year, so it’s a huge drop not only for our business but also for the safety of kids in the community,” she said. “Only being open at the end of November, it’s only going to give us a five-week period until school finishes for the summer for us to offer education to local children of the area. “They’re effectively going to have eight months of no formal swim education and water safety education, from March until November.
Owners Debbie Wilson and Kristy Manton. (Joe Mastroianni). 215263_02
“I think it’s going to pose a huge risk to the local kids in the area, given that we have a beach at the end of our street. “And also, a huge demand on the local life
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saving clubs in our community and in holiday areas within the state.” While she has been able to negotiate rent relief from her landlord, Ms Manton said she
would have to pay back more than $50,000 after reopening. “Even once we do open, it’s going to take us a long time to recover financially,” she said.
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Green light for RecWest rebuild overall plan, feedback on the final draft raised a number of concerns around traffic, parking and the demolition of the Scouts hall. A report to last week’s council meeting noted there was support for the closure of Market Street but also concern about the impact this may have on the surrounding road network. “It is important to note that as part of the planning process, an independent Transport Impact Assessment … was undertaken which advised of required number of car parks to meet the needs of the planned facilities and users, and the anticipated impact on the surrounding road network,” it stated.
“The findings of this assessment indicate that when combining onsite and on-street car parks, the proposed plans adequately cater for car parking requirements across the sites. The assessment also recommends that closing Market Street will have an immaterial impact on traffic volumes and flow to the surrounding road network.” The report noted that closing Market Street provides “a unique opportunity” to consolidate two recreation reserves into one large open space, increasing open space across the sites. The council received 35 submissions concerned about the future of the 10th
Footscray Scout Group, with some directly opposing the demolition of the existing hall. “Whilst the emotional attachment and history of the existing Scouts hall should not be underestimated, officers are confident … within a redeveloped purpose-built RecWest facility, the Scouts will be adequately catered for and will have the opportunity to thrive,” the report stated. The council will now proceed to site planning, risk assessment, detailed design and pushing for government funding. Benjamin Millar
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West Footscray’s ageing RecWest building will be rebuilt and surrounding sporting grounds will be redeveloped under a plan given the green light by Maribyrnong councillors. The West Footscray Community Facilities Plan includes upgrades to Barrett Reserve, Shorten Reserve and Johnson Reserve, in addition to a new community centre and indoor basketball courts being built at RecWest Footscray, and the closure of Market Street. Built in 1953 on top of a former landfill, the RecWest building on Essex Street has been deemed no longer fit for purpose. While largely positive and in favour of the
Country Press applauds code Kerrie Goodall, with her dog Panda, has been asked to move the Steve Irwin. (Damjan Janevski) 214999_01
‘The Steve’ asked to leave By Goya Dmytryshchak Sea Shepherd Australia’s decommissioned flagship vessel, the Steve Irwin, has been asked to leave Williamstown. ’The Steve’ was sold to Ship4Good founder Kerrie Goodall and has been berthed at Workshop Pier behind Seaworks since 2012. Ms Goodall said the Seaworks Foundation had asked her to move The Steve “as soon as possible”. She said mooring fees had been about $10,000 in arrears. “I was able to address the Seaworks board for the first time three weeks ago and we
discussed in-arrear mooring fees, which they have been kind enough to offer some relief due to the COVID-19 shutdown,” she said. “In my 20 years of professional life, this was an amazing opportunity to give back, and taking on The Steve was a way I saw that I could benefit Williamstown. “The establishment of the ship onsite has been done with industry experts and the initial collaboration and approval of Seaworks.” Seaworks leases the site from the state government via Parks Victoria. Seaworks executive officer Glenn Jones confirmed on Friday that the Steve Irwin had been asked to leave. “Whilst we acknowledge the cultural and
social value of the vessel, there are a number of significant health and safety, environmental, and contractual and legal issues in play here,” he said. “Seaworks, along with our landlord Parks Victoria, and the original owners of the vessel, the Sea Shepherd, are all fully aware of the situation. “We are looking for a resolution to this issue.” A Parks Victoria spokesperson said the matter was between Seaworks and Ship4Good. “As committee of management and local port manager, Parks Victoria has leased the Williamstown site to the Seaworks Foundation since 2006,” the spokesperson said.
Land secured for Vietnamese museum Construction of Australia’s first Vietnamese museum in Footscray could begin as early as next year after Maribyrnong council approved the $2 million sale of a carpark for the site. The brainchild of the Victorian chapter of the Vietnamese Community Australia, the $12 million museum will be Australia’s first Vietnamese cultural and heritage centre. The five-storey museum is likely to include gallery spaces and a museum featuring a collection of artefacts and stories of the Vietnamese refugees’ diaspora. The project will also incorporate a café, shrine and community and education spaces. The 945-square-metre site on which the
centre will be built is currently being used as a 26-space public carpark. Maribyrnong council ran an expressions of interest process in July seeking proposals from proponents to purchase and develop the land, eventually selecting the VMA as the preferred purchaser and developer. The council received 18 submissions in relation to the proposal, with 17 of the submissions arguing against the project. They raised concerns about the impact of the centre on neighbouring properties and suggested alternative sites in Footscray such as the fire-razed Little Saigon Market site. The VMA argued, however, that the
proposed cultural centre and museum will achieve a number of strategic objectives set out in council’s plan for the Footscray business area and the council’s tourism strategy. Maribyrnong councillors last week voted to proceed with the sale of the site for the project. The VMA plans for construction to begin by May 2021 and be completed by May 2023. About 300 jobs are expected to be created during construction and the museum is predicted to attract about 30,000 visitors each year. The proposal has so far secured $9.45 million in federal and state funding.
An Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) plan to force tech giants Google and Facebook to compensate publishers for the use of news content has been applauded by Country Press Australia. Under the ACCC’s News Media Bargaining Code, which was developed at the request of the federal government, Google and Facebook will need to negotiate revenue-sharing deals with media companies. Facebook and Google have raised concerns about the proposed code, saying it will impact their services and could lead to Australians being charged to use previously free services. But Country Press Australia president Bruce Ellen said the tech giants’ claims were “disingenuous”. He said Facebook and Google were using content produced by news media businesses to drive increased audiences and engagement, build confidence in their platforms, and develop a commercial benefit. “The fact that this commercial benefit to the tech giants has been at the expense of advertising revenue that previously supported the provision of public interest journalism in news media businesses massively compounds the challenges … in sustaining independent and objective reporting, analysis and investigation,” Mr Ellen said. “This concern is particularly acute for regional, rural and small publishers... recent closures of regional newspapers and local broadcasting newsrooms highlight the challenges. “Country Press Australia applauds the federal government and ACCC for their determination to bring the global tech giants to the table to address a serious matter that should be of vital concern to all Australians.”
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Blackshaws traffic ‘relentless’ By Goya Dmytryshchak Residents of Blackshaws Road in Altona North say the truck traffic is unbearable since the closures of all outbound lanes on the West Gate Bridge. Work has been brought forward to widen the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 lanes during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with less traffic on the roads. Resident Kevin Donnelly said the noise was “relentless” and urged the authorities to open at least one outbound lane. “The West Gate Tunnel authority have been shutting down the freeway at night and diverting the freeway traffic, all that interstate freight etcetera, down into the local community,” he said. “For us at Blackshaws Road, traffic has been put down the off-ramp, down Williamstown Road onto Blackshaws, basically from 7pm to 6am. “It’s just non-stop and it’s not only for one night at a time – this is for four or five nights straight. “It diverts the traffic into otherwise quiet neighbourhoods.” Traffic has been shifted to new lanes on the outer edge of the freeway to allow further widening to happen in the middle. Noise walls are being installed and new pedestrian bridges have been delivered and will soon be installed over the freeway. Mr Donnelly said he understood the need to divert traffic for roadworks but not at the current level. “I fully understand that you need to divert
Kevin, Ada, Jackie and June Donnelly.
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traffic every now and then – no dramas there – but it’s just the frequency and the length of the diversions,” he said. “It’s just relentless. One of the biggest issues we have is the noise … it’s waking the entire neighbourhood. “I’ve spoken to many people in the neighbourhood and everyone has the same issue: kids waking at night, people can’t sleep
properly. “The authority needs to make a bigger effort in keeping one lane open on that freeway when they’re doing works there.” A West Gate Tunnel Project spokesperson said the number of closures had been reduced in response to community feedback. “Extensive work is under way on the West
Gate Freeway to rebuild the freeway and add two extra lanes in each direction, easing congestion on one of Melbourne’s busiest roads,” the spokesperson said. “We’ve been working closely with locals and have reduced the number of remaining West Gate Freeway closures until mid-September to minimise disruption to the community.”
Taco Bell, Oporto at Millers Junction
Santilla Chingaipe, Maxine Beneba Clarke and Stephen Pham. (Pictures: Atong Atem and Supplied)
Artists share pandemic experiences Melbourne’s long period of lockdown may have closed the doors at Footscray Community Arts Centre, but the centre is doing all it can to provide windows into people’s experience of life under the global pandemic. FCAC has commissioned a writing series and created a podcast series providing insight into western suburbs artists’ thoughts and perspectives as they navigate the ongoing and far-reaching impact of COVID-19. Curated by Bigoa Chuol, ‘FCAC Writes’ features stories by local writers, shedding light on shared and unique experiences in the midst of a pandemic. Through creative fiction, collaborative pieces
and reflections, the writers ruminate on the impact the pandemic has inflicted across the western suburbs and beyond. Writers include Nayuka Gorrie, Aunty Rona, Darlene Silva Soberano, Eda Gunaydin and Adut Wul, as well as Cher Tan, Stephen Pham, Maxine Beneba Clarke, H.Mur and Xen Nha. The ‘FCAC Radio’ podcast series features members of FCAC staff speaking with artists from Melbourne’s west and beyond, providing perspectives on cultural and social issues arising in the context of the pandemic. FCAC Radio provides a sense of community, solidarity and comfort. A conversation with journalist Santilla
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Chingaipe dives into racism and the unconscious bias that is experienced when “certain communities [are] held back because of their race”, touching on her personal experiences growing up in Australia and developing her career. FCAC also speaks with Remi Kolawole about the importance of identity, creativity and struggling with mental health. Remi discusses pursuing a singing career alongside being a rap artist and feeling “guided by this greater creative energy” since childhood. Further details: footscrayarts.com
Taco Bell Mexican-inspired food and Oporto flame grilled chicken and burgers are coming to Millers Junction Village at Altona North. The two restaurants are under construction at Hobsons Bay’s biggest shopping and commercial centre development, which will include the municipality’s first major cinema complex. Reading Cinemas is being built next to the Woolworths-anchored shopping centre at 290-298 Millers Road. The $70 million shopping centre is the last stage of the $250 million Millers Junction precinct, owned and managed by Charter Hall. It will be Taco Bell’s first drive-through outlet in the state, with it and Oporto each having a stand-alone restaurant. Leedwell Property’s Nick Segran, who brokered the deals, said the two heavyweights joined a list of A-grade retailers. “The desire to secure space within the development for both Taco Bell and Oporto was predominantly fuelled by an already successful dining precinct including Carl’s Jnr, Noodle Box and Smokin’ Joe’s,” he said. “Despite the challenges of COVID-19, Millers Junction Village has performed well throughout the pandemic period.” Other retailers include The Reject Shop, Lombards, BWS and TK Maxx, and there are two remaining opportunities for new food and beverage outlets. Taco Bell and Oporto are expected to open by the year’s end. Goya Dmytryshchak
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Partnership helps deliver food By Benjamin Millar From summer bushfires to winter lockdown, Yarraville food charity Foodbank Victoria has been a vital ingredient in keeping food flowing to those hardest hit. The stage four lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 crisis has kept the charity from being able to welcome volunteers into the warehouse, but staff have been rolling up their sleeves on the warehouse floor to ensure food staples are still getting out to those left most vulnerable. A new three-year partnership with the Port of Melbourne should also help the organisation get back on track as restrictions slowly begin to ease. Foodbank Victoria chief executive Dave McNamara said the partnership builds
Port of Melbourne employees Mario D’Souza, Nataly Stent and Amanda Maloney volunteering at Foodbank Victoria. (Supplied)
on an existing relationship under which Port of Melbourne employees have already donated more than 220 hours and distributed nearly 44,000 meals to vulnerable Victorian
communities. “With the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic more and more Victorians have turned to us when they have nowhere else to go,” he said. “In the last few months, we’ve seen demand increase by 20 per cent. And we know that the next few months present even greater challenges as spiralling unemployment and recession begin to take their toll.” Mr McNamara said the agreement with the Port of Melbourne will help improve food relief efforts right across the state. Port of Melbourne chief executive Brendan Bourke said dozens of employees will volunteer during the next three years to pick and pack tens of thousands of kilos of food. Others will be deployed to distribution points during food drives associated with emergency response.
“During the past few months, Foodbank Victoria has seen a growing number of people in need of a helping hand,” he said. “Many hard-working Victorians are seeking food relief for the first time, finding themselves in situations they never anticipated. While our financial contribution will help Foodbank Victoria’s reach and impact, the team at Port of Melbourne is also looking forward to rolling up our sleeves to ensure much-needed nutritious food gets to areas it’s needed most.” Foodbank Victoria has also forged a new partnership with Repurpose It, which will take all packaged perishable food that was unable to be delivered and turn it into soil and renewable energy. Repurpose It has committed to providing one million meals for those doing it tough.
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Soup van offers more than a meal The Altona Lions Club soup van at Laverton offers more than just a hot meal. The club was among 162 community grant recipients to share in $245,500 Hobsons Bay council funding, which it will use for the van when COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Soup Van committee member Kim Reilly said the money would be put towards creating food hampers for users of the weekly soup van. “When it’s operational, we go out every Sunday,” she said. “If Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, they would go out on that day as well – the
commitment to it is absolutely amazing. “One of our members makes a batch of soup or picks soup up from the Peckish kitchen at Kooringal Golf Club. “We also make some sandwiches and then we pack up a bag of groceries. “Then, we go to Bakers Delight and Bakers Delight give us any of their leftover bread.” Volunteers pack the van and drive to a small park opposite Woods Street Art Space. “We have a whole group of people who are waiting for us when we get there,” Ms Reilly said.
“There’s not only a great need but it’s also a growing need and out of COVID it’s going to be an even bigger need. “These people are just ordinary people – the difference is just income.” Volunteers, who are rostered on for about three hours every two months, are now being sought for the soup van. The Lions Club meets regularly via Zoom and everyone is invited to register interest by emailing altona.vic@lions.org.au.
People hit hard by skyrocketing energy bills on the back of winter lockdowns are being urged to make the most of free webinars explaining how to help cut their costs. The Consumer Policy Research Centre is organising the webinars in light of many Victorian households being hit by the double blow of energy bills rising at the same time incomes are dropping. Chief executive Lauren Solomon said those already under financial strain are now finding it even tougher to make ends meet, while there are also people who have lost jobs due to the COVID-19 crisis who might have never had to worry about their energy bills before. The free ‘Energy Simplified’ webinars explain four simple steps that everyone can take for more affordable energy bills, followed by a live Q&A. The webinars will explain your rights if you are struggling to pay your energy bills, as well as helping to make complicated price comparisons easy, and revealing which appliances might be contributing most to driving up bills. Program manager Karl Barratt said participants will leave with a clearer picture of what can be done right now to cut their electricity and gas bills. “Our team will also take your questions during the session, so you can ask about what that confusing number on your bill actually means, what’s causing your bills to go up, or the best ways to use less energy while staying warm and comfortable at home without breaking the bank,” he said. The webinars are now open for registrations and will run through to December. Details: energyinfohub.org.au Benjamin Millar
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Western Bulldogs cuts jobs amid $400m hit to AFL The Western Bulldogs football club has announced sweeping job cuts in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis which has hit the AFL with an estimated $400 million in losses this year. Chief executive Ameet Bains last week penned an open letter to Bulldogs members and fans, thanking them for their support during “an extraordinarily tough period”. Mr Bains said the proportion of members who have stuck with the Bulldogs through the crisis is among the highest in the competition, which had “humbled and overwhelmed” the
club, but the pandemic had scuttled the club’s hopes of reaching its ambitious target of 50,000 members. “Like every business, the onset of the pandemic forced us to reset our expectations … Over the past few weeks, we’ve had to make some heart-breaking decisions as we adjust our business to prepare for the future and the club’s reset strategic priorities,” the letter stated. “The pandemic has forced us to reduce our spending significantly across our administration and football departments, to allow us to progress in the best manner possible
and to meet AFL requirements.” Consequences include immediate job losses and a streamlining of the club’s operations into the future. “Some wonderfully talented, dedicated and passionate Bulldogs people will depart the club over the coming weeks,” Mr Bains wrote. “With an awfully heavy heart, we thank them for their service and wish them well for their future.” Mr Bains said the club remains committed to the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Whitten Oval.
“Whatever happens over the next few weeks and months, we’ll emerge stronger and more resilient from a year which has challenged us in so many different ways.” AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan last month told staff the league was set to lose about $400 million this year. About 20 per cent of roles are being cut across the AFL as part of a nationwide restructure triggered by the financial impact of COVID-19. Benjamin Millar
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Scholarships to change lives Victoria University, with the generous support of Dr Susan Alberti, is proud to announce the inaugural Victoria University Women in Sport Scholarships. Dr Alberti, one of Australia’s most well-known and generous advocates, has spent decades championing the advancement of women in sport. The scholarship is a legacy to the fundraising Dr Alberti provides to support the focus of Victoria University to create ‘no boundaries’ for women in sport including strengthening career pathways for women. “Everyone knows I’m passionate about sport, especially when it is used as a vehicle to improve women’s health, provide leadership opportunities and create pathways to increase participation on the field, and in the boardrooms,” Dr Alberti says. “I am delighted to show my support by funding these scholarships and wish the inaugural recipients my congratulations.” Each year, two women will receive a Victoria University Women in Sport Scholarship to assist their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in sport at VU, along with the opportunity to receive mentoring from a VU Alumni sport community leader. The first two recipients of the Victoria University Women in Sport Scholarship are Laura Oakley and Zoe Pease. Laura is studying the bachelor of outdoor education and environmental science. After a past traumatic experience resulting in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Laura continues to focus on progressing in her sport of white water rafting and kayaking. As part of her recovery, Laura is re-building confidence and committed to the prevention of workplace harassment and supporting other women who may have had similar experiences.
New VU scholarships help create pathways for women. (iStock)
Due to severe depression and anxiety in adolescence, Zoe experienced challenges in secondary school. Now Zoe studies a bachelor of outdoor education and environmental science and plans to take on further studies to qualify as a secondary school teacher in sports and outdoor education with the focus of increasing the confidence of students. Professor Clare Hanlon, the inaugural Susan Alberti Women in Sport chair, says the Victoria University Women in Sport Scholarships has the potential to change lives. “We are excited and proud to award these scholarships to Laura and Zoe, two committed and enthusiastic women who are making the most of this unique opportunity,” she says. “VU remains committed to advancing women and girls in sport by creating opportunities for impactful change. Determined women like Laura and Zoe have a crucial part to play in shaping the future of women in sport and leadership roles within the sporting industry, VU is helping them along.”
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Succeed. Belong. Learn.
All children have a voice at Annunciation Primary School. (Supplied)
Small school, big heart Annunciation Primary School is “where every child matters to every teacher”. Principal Robyn Kelly says the Brooklyn Catholic school’s mantra reflects the values of its students and teachers, as well as the curriculum, which is designed to cater for the whole child. Annunciation School was established in the mid-1960s to provide a second school in the Kingsville Parish. The early school catered for up to 200 students, many of them attending from the migrant hostel on Millers Road. The hostel was closed in the early 1970s but the Josephite nuns administered the school up until 1980. These days the school has a diverse population representing many different nationalities. “It is a small school with a big heart,” Mrs Kelly says. “Because we are small we know all our children and families, our students have a lot of empathy for others so there is laughter
and happiness in our rooms. The staff are very passionate about their role and work tirelessly to ensure that their teaching is contemporary and suits the needs of our students.” Specialist subjects including Japanese, digital technologies, physical education, art and music are all available to students. Private music lessons are run through The Music Bus while literacy and maths intervention programs as well as extension programs are also on offer. Mrs Kelly, who has served in education for 30 years in Australia and abroad, says her vision for Annunciation is to continue to create a place where children are heard and valued. “My passion is that no child nor parent ever feels anonymous in our school,” she says. Annunciation Primary School, 4-14 Nolan Avenue, Brooklyn. Inquiries: 9314 6271, email principal@asbrooklyn.catholic.edu.au or visit www.asbrooklyn.catholic.edu.au
Starting school is the first little step into your child’s big future. If you are thinking of enrolling your child into primary school next year, principal Rosa Marchionda says Laverton P-12 College is the perfect setting. “Our college is unique in that it offers your child a seamless journey from the start of their schooling experience, through to the completion of their secondary education,” Ms Marchionda says. The college’s primary curriculum focuses on developing the knowledge and skills children will need for life-long learning. Teaching and learning programs have a strong focus on the essential understandings within literacy and numeracy, but also provide inquiry investigations into the humanities, science, art, music and physical education. This supports children to learn, engage and explore the world around them as they progress through their primary years of schooling. “We encourage student voice in regards to pathways and we allow all our students to be active participants in their learning. Our curriculum is structured to offer just the right amount of challenge, where students are encouraged to take risks, step out of their comfort zones and to work toward enhancing their learning skills and knowledge. “Within your child’s senior academic years, we are fortunate to have the facilities at Laverton P-12 College to provide access to a range of pathways from VET, school-based apprenticeship programs, VCAL and VCE learning. “We work collaboratively in teams to meet the specific needs of your child … Our Wellbeing team is comprehensive and we have a proud tradition of providing students with opportunities to meet their academic needs as well as their wellbeing and cultural needs. “Approximately, one quarter of our students
Laverton P-12 College supports children to explore the world around them. (Pictures: Supplied)
are from our Karen community, or other refugee backgrounds and our multicultural education system is supported by our specialist classroom Multicultural Education Aides. “Our values of Succeeding, Belonging and Learning underpin all that we do.” Book a tour to see the school at work. Alternatively, you can take a virtual tour on the website or view the kinder to prep online parent information session via Facebook. Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. Inquiries: 9369 1833, visit www.lavertonp12college.vic.edu.au or Facebook: Laverton P-12 College
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Reshaping the road ahead Each year, at the beginning of September, Marian College celebrates Founders Day (Brigidine Celebration Day), where the community looks back at the tradition and work of the Brigidine Sisters who started the community 63 years ago. They also look at all that has been achieved from very humble beginnings in Ireland. Principal Ray Pisani says the legacy that they now have is to honour and live out their core values in all that they do each day. “We live out their vision of working together as a community to respect the dignity of all as well as the world around us,” Mr Pisani says. “This year we have focused on the value of Justice and given all that we have been through in 2020 we decided to also incorporate the value of Hope. We aimed to celebrate our heritage and at the same time look for hope on the journey ahead, not knowing exactly what that may look like.” Traditionally, the day would start with a school mass and there would be year level gatherings to focus on the theme followed by a carnival in the afternoon. The day would include sharing of information of the tradition, an extensive number of different food options and carnival rides to enjoy. However, in a COVID world, the Marian College community had to imagine a different way of how this day would look. “We felt that it was important to ensure that our milestones, or key calendar dates, did not just go by because it seemed too hard to do something,” Mr Pisani says. “We had to look and find different ways to celebrate.” So they did, and this is what they came up with … The day started with a digitally presented opening celebration that consisted of key aspects of normal school gatherings, for
Marian College has celebrated its milestones and events this year despite COVID-19. (Pictures: Supplied)
example a liturgy. Then they received messages of hope from their sister schools from all over the country. The presentation also included greetings from a number of people including the executive officer of Catholic Education Melbourne, Mr Jim Miles, and guest musical
appearances by Father Rob Galea and Shane Howard from the band Goanna fame. All students were invited to engage in a range of activities linked to the Marian College heritage and theme. These involved a level of creativity, design, construction, cooking,
performing music and even acting out some of the stories that link to their history. Mr Pisani says he hoped that this part of the day would take students away from their laptops, work with their friends, and even go and do some of the activities outside. “While not overtly stated in the theme it was clear that this day was also a time to focus on our own wellbeing and do something a little different to the current daily life. “At the conclusion of the day students submitted their achievements and we will acknowledge and celebrate their efforts at the end of the term. “In organising this day, and in celebrating what it means to be a member of Marian College, we have accepted that COVID-19 has provided us with many challenges as individuals and as a community. However, in the end it has also presented us with the chance to think differently and reshape what the road ahead may be for all of us. That has to be a good thing.” Marian College, 196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West. Inquiries: 9363 1711 or www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au
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Parents must be diligent Cyberbullying is a deeply embedded problem in society, with one in five young people under the age of 18 reporting that they have experienced online bullying in any one year, but schools cannot solve the problem alone.
Professor Campbell has recently published Reducing Cyberbullying in Schools, which focuses on international evidenced-based strategies for preventing cyberbullying, including tips for parents. Professor Campbell spent two decades as a teacher, before becoming a registered psychologist and then moving into educational research. She says that to help address cyberbullying, we need to be looking outside the school yard and into the home. “While schools obviously have a role to play, we need to ensure parents are playing an active role in dealing with cyberbullying,” says Professor Campbell. “Most cyberbullying is initiated outside of the school, so we need to make sure parents know how to respond – whether their child is being bullied or, in fact, is the bully.”
Often, the policing of cyberbullying is seen as an area for schools and teachers to manage, but Professor Campbell says that parents shouldn’t pass on the responsibility for seeing that their children are safe in digital environments. “Parents are their children’s first teachers, and they are the people supplying their children with the technology,” says Professor Campbell. “Both of those factors add up to parents having a very important role to play – they can’t just say ‘This is something for schools to deal with,’ and wash their hands of it.” “No-one is suggesting that this is an easy space to navigate – far from it. But appropriate online relationships are just like appropriate offline relationships – they thrive on respect and empathy, despite the fact that they are being conducted behind the veil of online anonymity. “Parents need to make sure they are teaching their children how to conduct those kinds of relationships.”
Professor Marilyn Campbell. (Supplied)
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Method 1. Turn oven to 160°C. Lightly grease oven trays. 2. Place oats, flour, coconut, sugar in mixing bowl. 3. Melt butter and golden syrup in saucepan. Take off heat. 4. Mix baking soda and boiling water in a cup. Add to melted butter mixture in the pan. Quickly add to mixing bowl. Mix well. 5. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls. Place on trays 5cm apart. Press lightly with fork. 6. Bake for 20 minutes. Makes 12 biscuits. Recipe from www.kidspot.com.au
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Method 1. Join 2 potatoes together using the skewer. If the bottom potato isn’t sitting flat, you can slice the bottom off so it stands flat. 2.. Use 2 U art and craft items to decorate your potato person. Dress it, give it a face or add some sparkles. Pipe cleaners are great for arms, legs and mouths, buttons are handy noses and wool is excellent hair. Use glue or pins (if a grown up is helping) to stick things on. TIP: Use one potato if you want to create a rounder character - think Humpty Dumpty, Mr Bump, Shrek and Winnie the Pooh!
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Across: 7. Boot camp, 9. Amazed, 10. Wary, 11. Ballistics, 12. Mentor, 14. Turncoat, 15. Drench, 16. Mallet, 19. Assemble, 21. Adroit, 23. Preference, 24. Cosh, 25. Scheme, 26. Suitable. Down: 1. Donate, 2. Stay, 3. Barbaric, 4. Rapier, 5. Particular, 6. Penchant, 8. Palate, 13. Thereafter, 15. Disgrace, 17. Academic, 18. Tennis, 20. Barked, 22. Insult, 24. Claw.
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Who released an album called Blackstar two days before his death in 2016? Which NRL team has won the most titles? How are “eleven plus two” and “twelve plus one” related, apart from giving 13? Which 2005 novel, later made into a film, is the best-seller by an Australian author in the last 15 years? 5. Which boxing promoter was famous for his electrified hairstyle? 6. Is a sextile part of a circle in astrology, a type of erotic ceramic artefact found in the buried city of Pompeii, or a person aged between 60 and 69? 7. Who sculpted the famous bronze statue known as The Thinker? 8. Where is home to Yogi Bear? 9. Who is the school bus driver in The Simpsons? 10. What innovation did Channel 7 add to their motor racing coverage in 1979?
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Growing opportunities for the arts
Events at The Substation last year attracted close to 10,000 Hobsons Bay residents. (Pictures: Supplied)
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The Substation in Newport has put the call out to Hobsons Bay residents to join its newly created Community Reference Group. Putting the community at the heart of its engagement with the local area, the group seeks to increase community participation, bringing together local knowledge and stakeholders to inform planning and decision making. The initiative comes off the back of a standout year for local attendance at The Substation, says director, Brad Spolding. “Close to 10,000 Hobson’s Bay City Council residents attended events last year, while attendants from the greater west of Melbourne brought the count to 23,000,” Brad explains. “The community-led reference group will further deepen connections with the neighbourhood, on top of existing audience participation. “The new group will enable growing opportunities for artists, schools and local community groups in Hobsons Bay and the greater west of Melbourne to engage with the venue and program.” Following a public recruitment process in March this year, The Substation welcomed local Aboriginal artist and community leader Luke Isaacs onto its management committee as community ambassador. Acting as chair to the Community Reference Group, Mr Isaacs looks forward to working with other local community advocates in promoting and supporting The Substation as they bring world-class contemporary arts to the region. Open to all residents of Hobsons Bay with a passion for contemporary art and community engagement, applications to join the Community Reference Group are now open. Interested applicants should visit the website to download a full position description.
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Newton enjoying Vixens ride
By Tara Murray Jacqui Newton has experienced highs and lows this year on the way to making an official debut for the Melbourne Vixens in the Suncorp Super Netball Competition. A training partner with the side for the past three seasons, Newton has been around the team and called in to the match day squad as an injury replacement. But this season she has found herself in the Vixens’ squad every match, as the teams adapt to a changing competition because of COVID-19. Match day squads have been extended to 12 players to deal with shorter breaks in between games as teams compete in a ‘bubble’ in Queensland. Newton stepped onto the court in the second quarter in round one. She said she’s lucky the season is up and going, let alone stepping onto the court for the Vixens. Earlier this year, Newton spent two weeks isolating with her sister, before travelling to Wodonga to be with their parents for several weeks when the lockdown first hit. “It was bleak [when pre-season was cancelled], as that coincided with the news of the cancellation of the Victorian Fury program and Australian Netball League season,” she said. “For me, I thought it was the end of my netball for 2020. “It was a bit of a downer. When we moved forward to the Zoom training I also found that quite hard as I love netball and I love the environment. Going out on your own and not being able to see any teammates was hard. “I guess it’s a catch 22. Obviously if things weren’t the way they are, I would still have the ANL season … but comes a new opportunity.” Newton said there was a time she and her teammates thought that they wouldn’t even get a season up and going, as bigger codes struggled to work around the pandemic. Once the season was announced, Newton wasn’t even sure she would be part of it because she is a training partner. The Vixens eventually decided to take all
Main: Jacqui Newton defends Steph Wood. Above: Newton goes up for the ball; Newton playing for the City West Falcons. (Pictures: AAP and Shawn Smits)
four training partners, including Newton to Queensland with the squad. The City West Falcons defender said she didn’t hesitate to say yes when she was given the opportunity. “Being away from home is hard, but I didn’t even hesitate. If that’s what I have to do that’s what you have to do. “My partner was going away for work anyway, so we both said our goodbyes and we were off.” Newton celebrated her official debut in round one, but it’s wasn’t the first time she had stepped on court for the Vixens - she spent less than a minute on court due to the blood rule a couple of seasons ago. “I didn’t do a whole lot [last time], so they’ve made this year the official debut since it’s been extended to that team of 12, so you feel more part of it, which has been really good,” Newton said.
“It [round one] was really good. [Coach] Simone [McKinnis] came and said ‘be ready Jacqui as we’re going to look at putting you on’, so I was not too surprised.” Newton has played in several games this season, including playing more than a quarter against the Queensland Firebirds. She said after being part of the Vixens program for three years, she’s starting to feel at home. “Cause I have been around for a little bit, it changes from extreme nerves to anticipation and excitement. Obviously you get the game-day jitters, but if someone was to say that I’m going on I won’t completely freak out. “I love the Vixens, I’m just happy to be part of the program. I’m lucky to be here for three years, I’m enjoying it.” Among her teammates at the Vixens is Australian goal defence Jo Weston. Newton, who plays the same position, said
she tries to learn as much as she can from Weston and new teammate Kate Eddy. “It’s so interesting learning how other people play and what you can bring in from other people’s games, because Jo and I are obviously very different players, I love learning about what I can adapt and alter, so it’s good.” Newton said there was still a lot unknown in the bubble, but it was teaching her how to adapt and cope with different situations. The Vixens have fired early and again look set to be in the finals mix. Personally, Newton isn’t putting any expectations on herself, but like her teammates is focused on a finals appearance. “I’m happy to take any opportunity that comes,” she said. “The moment you expect what you should be getting, you get complacent. “It will be good to build across the season. … Hopefully we build across the season and hopefully time finals come, we are peaking.”
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New normal for sport
By Tara Murray This time last year, many winter sport finals had been played and won, other competitions had spectators on the edge of their seats as the finals played out. But this year, it’s been eerily quiet as sport across the state is forced to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been anything but easy for staff, players, parents and volunteers at clubs and associations across the state. Finding ways to engage members has become a primary focus. For Broadmeadows Basketball Association that has meant stepping up online content, to cater for everyone from its littlest players to its senior program. Operations manager Todd Anderson said the second lockdown had been harder for a lot of people. The association managed to get back to the stadium for just one and half days, including hosting some holiday clinics, between the two lockdowns. “We’re fortunate that we’ve been set up fairly well so we’ve been able to handle it so far,” Anderson said. “We’re doing a lot of Zoom sessions now … we’ve done every Sunday morning. “We’ve done some life skills sessions. We have domestic and rep level Zooms, with a few coaches coming through. “I think we had 60 kids in one session, it’s a pretty big number considering it’s hard to engage everyone at home.” Anderson said the focus wasn’t just on the skills part of the game. He said it’s a chance to work on things they normally wouldn’t focus on. “We had Headspace do a presentation for all the kids and parents which, I think, is very important at the moment. “Just talking with some of the kids about struggling with motivation and being away from basketball, school and friends. “We had a session with Cam Rigby, a former NBL player, who is now a strength and conditioning coach – You’re a much bigger risk of getting hurt when we come back. “We’re hoping to do nutrition.” Green Gully senior soccer team had already played fives games in the National Premier League before the season was postponed, then cancelled.
Main: Mark Williams talking to the Werribee playing group last year. (Luke Hemer) Above: Broadmeadows Basketball zoom session. (Pictures: Supplied)
All junior competitions were postponed. Club general manager Ray Mamo said they had originally wanted to get the season back up and going. “Things were all going really well, until the first outbreak and lockdown,” he said. “Our senior players were wanting to play and our juniors wanted to continue playing. Kids need to be playing a sport. “We thought we would be playing, but the right decision was made. We have to make sure the safety of all participants is first and foremost.” Mamo said communication had been the key to handling the unknown most effectively. He said during the first and second lockdowns, coaches have made a point of reaching out to the playing group. “From under-18s down doing video analysis with the players. They pick a game from overseas and they go through the game individually then the coaching staff will ask them questions on formation and so forth “[We] Try and educate players as well to hopefully be able to read the game and know what coaches are looking for once they resume training. “We are keeping in touch with most of the players through match analysis and Zoom meetings as well.” He said the teams were also trying to find their own motivation. The under-14 boys team set a running challenge. Between the 14 players they ran 738 kilometres in a week, with Kyle Zahra running an incredible 100 kilometres. Mamo said they were hopeful that they
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might get their junior sides on the park later this year, but it was a wait and see game. At Werribee Football Club, the season being cancelled has halted it’s activity on and off the field. On the field, they had been hoping to improve on their 2019 semi-final performance, while off field the club had been hoping to continue their work in the community. Werribee chief executive Mark Penaluna said it had been a challenging few months. “We’ve basically had no income since the middle of March, so that means basically our staff are all on JobKeeper … managing that and coming out the other side is fairly daunting. “We’re doing our best to stay positive, but at the same time I think everyone is doing it tough and you have to walk the balance of communication and how you work with them. “The human element is what you miss, not sitting down and having a coffee directly or with someone at work. “It’s very hard because as you don’t know what you’re going through in life and you can generally pick those things up. “From a managerial and support point of view I’m finding it much more difficult to do that remotely.” “Choco [Mark Williams] and the footy boys do a wonderful job through Whatsapp and have regular Zoom meetings with the players, coaches, support and staff.” The club normally contributes $100,000 per annum to the local community, mostly in sponsorship and donations to sporting clubs and charity groups. It will likely push that back to some stage next year. Penaluna said they
were trying to launch new initiatives, such as an online auction. The playing group had played a couple of practice matches before the first lockdown and eventual season cancellation. Some players have headed interstate for the football season, getting the opportunity to play in other state leagues. Penaluna said they had no issue with that, as players still try to find a way onto an AFL list. He said the playing group was trying to stay active. “Some of the players have been involved providing video content for schools and local clubs, our players and community team have been very much at the front. “I haven’t seen anyone do it better than we have … I’m very proud of what they’ve been able to achieve with that. “Choco is the Wyndham council, Find Your 30 ambassador and we’ve been supporting that as well. “Our community team is working with other stakeholders, especially the council, around what we can be looking to support them with. “We’ve also had regular contact with the Salvation Army and others, looking for ways and means we can help those non-for profits.” Penaluna is just as proud of the local community and its support of the club. “We haven’t had any sponsors ask for a refund on their sponsorship dollars,” he said. “Of all of our members, we’ve only had two get in contact… and ask for reimbursement. “I think it says a lot about the members and the broader … community about the loyalty and passion they show towards our club.”
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