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The chime of an ice cream truck has been bringing joy to the people of Hobsons Bay. When Albert Cerminara drives his Mr Fresh Ice Cream truck, children and adults rush out of lockdown into the street for a soft serve cone. “The joy and smiles we have provided to kids – big and small – the past few weeks has been fantastic,” Albert said. There are a few stops where he hands out free ice creams, such as Western Autistic School at Laverton and TLC Marina Residential Aged Care in Altona North. And the van carries a jar where people can pay it forward. Hobsons Bay corporate services director Andrew McLeod said the council normally didn’t allow roaming food trucks but had made an exception. “We recognise these are very challenging times and pleasant surprises in our neighbourhoods, like ice cream trucks, can put much needed smiles on people’s faces,” he said. Mr Fresh takes requests via SMS to 0402 834 079 to determine the van’s route. Goya Dmytryshchak

Victoria’s best practice By Goya Dmytryshchak COVID-19 testing for the asymptomatic and results in 20 minutes will be the way forward, according to an Altona North medical centre named Victoria’s best practice. Altona North Medical Group has won General Practice of the Year in the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Victorian faculty awards. The centre was the first GP respiratory clinic testing for coronavirus in Melbourne’s west, pioneered drive-through testing and led western suburbs GPs in tracing close contacts faster than health authorities.

Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and partners run the Blackshaws Road centre, which assembled a pop-up virus clinic from portables and tents over 10 days at the start of the pandemic. He said the group had pulled expertise from the medical sector into one place, together with a new generation of doctors, “in our quest to keep the people of this part of the world safe”. “We also provide care for prevention and for health promotion, so it’s not just about illness – it’s about wellness,” Dr Haikerwal said. “We’ve got this concept of joined-up care, with everybody in one precinct, so it means that people don’t have to keep bopping from one place to another for their care.”

Dr Haikerwal said COVID-19 testing had slowed from more than 130 tests a day to as low as 15. He said the community had to learn to “live with COVID, because it’s not going away”. He said asymptomatic testing of high-risk groups to minimise the spread of the disease was the next step. “We’re looking at being able to offer a gateway where people get tested and get results in 20 minutes when the new tests are available.” RACGP acting president, associate professor Ayman Shenouda, said: “The Altona North Medical Group practice … provides superior medical care for patients in Melbourne’s western suburbs”.

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SEPTEMBER RATES PAYMENTS EXTENDED TO 14 OCTOBER Due to restrictions imposed on Australia Post as a result of the current COVID-19 crisis, there was a significant delay in the delivery of September rates notices that was beyond Council’s control. With this in mind, council has extended the due date for the first instalment from 30 September to 14 October, and this payment deadline has been extended automatically for all ratepayers. If you pay your rates at the post office, payments will still be accepted after the due date stated on your notice. Please get in touch if you have further questions. If you have been impacted by COVID-19 and are struggling to make ends meet, or require extra time to make a payment, the following options are available upon application:

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Community Connectors

While we have temporarily closed some Council facilities and suspended their regular programming, we are still here, working to support our entire community.

Council has set up relief and recovery response teams that can provide information and advice about services that are available to those affected by COVID-19, including financial resources, food resources, and health resources. They can also coordinate service responses for individuals and families including emergency food hampers, and can assist with general and specialised service referrals. If you, your family or someone you know has been impacted by COVID-19 and is in need of support, please call Council’s dedicated number on 9688 0434 from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, or email communityconnectors@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au.

Community and Business Relief Packages

Community Centres Braybrook, Maidstone and Maribyrnong Community Centres are now offering a number of their programs as online activities, including guided meditation and yoga, music and cooking activities for kids, and much more. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/communitycentres for further information.

Libraries Maribyrnong Libraries have launched many online events as part of the Library At Home program. The Libraries are also offering a Reservation Delivery Service that is free for all library members. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library for further information.

• deferral of rates without penalty interest up until 31 March 2021, for residents and businesses

Council has dedicated $11 million to COVID-19 relief since April 2020 to meet the needs of local residents and businesses who have been affected by the pandemic.

• interest free payment plan for residents

The COVID-19 relief packages include:

• eligible businesses can receive a 25 per cent discount on the September 2020 quarterly payment

• A COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy, which allows all ratepayers experiencing financial hardship to apply for an interest free payment plan or to defer their rates without penalty interest for a period up until 31 March 2021.

Consultations for babies eight weeks and under will be conducted in shortened face-to-face consultations. Families with appointments for older babies and children will be offered phone consultations.

Please contact us on 9688 0200 or via rates@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au to discuss this further and to apply, or visit our website to download the financial hardship application form. Businesses must use the specific COVID-19 hardship form which can also be downloaded from our website. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/rates for further information.

• Deferral of quarterly rate payments (May and September 2020) for businesses and residents upon application. Additionally, eligible business can receive a 25 per cent discount on the September 2020 quarterly payment upon application. For further information about the support that is currently available, or for details about the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy, please visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/covid

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October – Tuesday 20, 6.30pm – Ordinary Council Meeting Due to the current stay at home directive, Council meetings will be closed to the public until further notice. Meetings can be livestreamed via Council’s YouTube channel and community members can submit questions for public question time by emailing governance@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au by 4pm on the day of the meeting.

Let’s remember to Shop Local to help boost our small business community. Many of our retailers live locally and choosing to buy from those that have online shopping, safe pick up or delivery and other measures that support physical distancing means we’re helping a neighbour. Visit our website for a list of businesses that operate in our community at maribyrnong.vic.gov au/ keepmarikind

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Immunisations Immunisations continue with individual appointments. Please call 9688 0501 to make an appointment.

Hard waste collections Residential property owners are entitled to one free hard waste collection per calendar year. To book your free collection, please complete the online application on Council’s website. For residents who live in a complex of more than 10 dwellings, hard rubbish collections are arranged on your behalf by the owners’ corporation or building manager. For further information visit maribyrnong.vic.gov. au/residents/hardwaste or call Customer Service on 9688 0200.

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Return to school as covid cases continue to fall Active coronavirus cases in the inner-west have dropped beneath 20 for the first time in months, however authorities have warned against complacency as Victoria nears the next deadline for the possible winding back of strict restrictions. Maribyrnong was down to eight active cases of a total 594 on Monday, while Hobsons Bay had 10 cases still active out of a total 494. A new case was linked with Coles Williamstown, three active cases have been linked to Footscray Hospital’s 20 total cases

and Opal Hobsons Bay Aged Care Facility in Altona North has now had 46 cases in total. All residents and staff at Doutta Galla Yarraville Village, hard hit by infection in recent months, have been cleared of COVID-19. The state’s general downward trend in new active coronavirus cases continued on Monday, with nine new cases and no deaths reported. The 14-day rolling average for metropolitan Melbourne had dropped to 11.6 and there were 13 cases with an unknown source. Melbourne’s next step on the roadmap to

easing restrictions is due to occur after October 19, if the 14-day case average drops below five and there are fewer than five cases from unknown sources in the previous 14 days. Premier Daniel Andrews and Education Minister James Merlino announced on Monday that, subject to final health advice, year 7 students in metropolitan Melbourne will join primary school pupils and VCE students resuming face-to-face learning from October 12. Students in years 8 to 10 will return from October 26, providing 14 days for monitoring

the impact of the first stage of students returning to school. “We always said we wanted to see students back in the classroom as soon as we can, as safely as we can, and we have been working with our public health experts to ensure that is the case,” Mr Andrews said. Mr Merlino thanked parents, teachers and school communities for their patience following more than a term of remote-learning Benjamin Millar

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Play comes naturally A new sensory playground celebrating the natural environment is in the pipeline for a popular Maribyrnong park. The state government last year announced $1 million in funding towards the rejuvenation of Pipemakers Park, bringing new life to one of Melbourne’s oldest former industrial sites via the new playground and walking trails. The playground will be made using natural materials and elements, providing children of all ages and abilities with a nature play space reflecting the surrounding environment. Ports Minister and Williamstown MP

Melissa Horne visited the site last Friday to announce the official start of works on the final phase of the upgrade. Ms Horne said the park will feature climbing equipment, sand and water play spaces and landscaped areas to help encourage exploration and nature discovery. “Our investment in Pipemakers Park will give local residents and families a place to escape to the outdoors to relax, exercise and play,” she said. “The new playground will showcase the natural environment and will transform the area from an old industrial space to a community hub.” The project is funded through the state 12463878-SN41-20

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government’s Port Phillip Bay Environs Grants program. The state government and Maribyrnong council have already delivered the first two stages of the park’s transformation, restoring the History of the Land garden, creating new bushland tracks and installing cycling signs. Footscray MP Katie Hall said these upgrades will help ensure the park will be enjoyed by locals and visitors for years to come. “The new sensory play space is a place for children of all ages to be hands-on with nature and enjoy the beautiful Maribyrnong area.” The sensory playground is due to be completed by the end of 2020.

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The government agency responsible for this month’s local government elections has moved to reassure voters that delays in the delivery of postal votes won’t impact the election process. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) was last week granted the authority to extend the postal voting timeline for the current Victorian local council elections if needed, to ensure any possible delivery delays by Australia Post won’t negatively impact voter participation and election results. All but three of Victoria’s 79 local councils are holding elections by postal vote this October. Electoral commissioner Warwick Gately said the changes provide an appropriate contingency option in light of community concerns about extended mail delivery timelines arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. “The VEC is engaging regularly with Australia Post and will be using the priority paid mail service for all postal ballots mailed and returned, but I accept there may be some delays,” he said. Mr Gately said the strict timelines for the mailing and receipt of ballot packs is prescribed in law. “The authority provided to me by the regulatory amendments allows me – if required – to mitigate the impact that any possible delays could have on the integrity of the elections.” Mr Gately noted that the changes won’t necessarily mean the timelines will change, but do provide flexibility if there is evidence that delays in the post are impacting the integrity of the elections. Voters in each council will receive a ballot pack in early October.

1. The proposed upgrade to the existing facility includes: • Installation of new 5G panel antennas, three for Vodafone and three for Optus (six in total), to be attached on new mounts; • Replacing of existing panel antennas and reinstating them at a higher elevation on new steelwork; • Installation and reconfiguration of ancillary equipment, including RRUs, cabling, a GPS antenna and other items associated with safety and operation of the facility; and • Reconfiguration and installation of equipment within the existing equipment shelter and on the facility. 2. Vodafone and Optus regard the proposed installation which meets the requirements of A Code of Practice for Telecommunications Facilities in Victoria 2004 based on the description above. 3. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: Vanessa Wan at Nokia Solutions & Networks on 0406 001 832 or at communityrelations.vha@groups.nokia.com by Wednesday 21 October 2020. Further information may also be obtained from the RFNSA website at: www.rfnsa.com.au/3011001. 3 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 7 October, 2020

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Three women assaulted By Goya Dmytryshchak Police are hunting a man on a bike who sexually assaulted three women within half an hour in Altona Meadows on Thursday. Investigators say a man on a black electric bike rode past three separate women as they walked along the Skeleton Creek Trail between 3.30pm and 4pm. He sexually assaulted each woman before riding away. Police say the man did not say anything but looked back at each of the three. Hobson’s Bay Inspector Tim O’Connor

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- Tim O’Connor said each woman, in the three separate incidents, had heard a motorised bike come from behind. “They’ve moved off the path to make room for the bike,” he said. “As the rider’s gone past, he’s reached out

and smacked them on the backside. “He’s then gone a bit further on. He’s then looked back to gauge their reaction and then he’s taken off.” Inspector O’Connor said police were appealing for information or for any other victims to come forward. “It’s an isolated area but it’s also very populated with people out walking,” he said. “There may be other victims out there of this behaviour that haven’t reported the matter as yet, so we want them to come forward. “There may be other interactions that

people have had with this person yesterday … there could be a myriad of reasons why. “There could also be people who have footage or images of this person that was on the bike around that time yesterday in the park. “We’re appealing for witnesses to come forward so we can progress the investigation.” He is described as aged in his early 20s with a tall, slim build. He was wearing a face mask, dark pants, jumper and black motorbike helmet. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Turn the pages to a year of gratitude It has been a year of adaption and gratitude for two local photographers who have published 2021 calendars. Altona’s Russell Cassar and Williamstown’s Cas Bukor said taking photos of their home suburbs had taken on a different meaning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cassar said the coronavirus had taken a heavy toll on everyone and people responded to difficult times in different ways. “For me, the focus was to remain positive, but we all need to acknowledge it for what it is and act accordingly in our personal lives as well as our professional lives,” he said. “We have no choice but to try turning it into something positive. Adaption was the key for me. I needed to get out at every opportunity and shoot images and post them to social media. “As most were locked in their homes, the only way they had to connect to the outside world was through social media, in particular Facebook. Adaption for me was as simple as taking a camera with me on my daily walks, shooting everything handheld – no tripod – and trying to time my walks to take advantage of sunrise and/or sunsets. “I quickly accumulated more then enough images from around my Altona home and remaining inside my five kilometre zone to put together this year’s calendar. “The 2020 year will forever be remembered as the year of adaption for me.” Bukor said her seventh calendar of Williamstown had been the most difficult to execute. “I wanted to portray some of the really sobering moments of COVID-19, like sitting solo with your dog, along with moments of pure joy, like playing in a foggy park,” she said. “After the devastating bushfires at the start of 2020 and then COVID-19, I was aware that many people would be feeling a sense of displacement and loss due to imposed restrictions, from not being able to continue their normal lives, or keep up with friends and family. Missing being part of the community

From the 2021 calendars by Russell Cassar and Cas Bukor. (Pictures: Supplied)

that is so strong in Williamstown. “This year, I tried to bring that consciousness into my photographs. I wanted to be able to collect images that would show people that their town is still here, still waiting for them, and that they would have something to return to when we all get out of this. “And we will come back. “And moving into 2021, I hope as people turn their calendar pages over through the months,

they see their favourite vistas of our beautiful, welcoming town and remember that it’s all still here, just outside their front doors. If I had to choose one word, it would be gratitude.” Altona calendars are available from Russell Cassar Photography on Facebook and Williamstown calendars at Williamstown Fine Wines and nextra Williamstown News & Lotto.

Seniors head online in search for love Love never grows old but there are new ways of finding it. An online dating for seniors workshop is being held as part of this month’s Hobsons Bay Seniors Festival, which has been redesigned to get around COVID-19 restrictions. Older Australians are the fastest-growing demographic using online dating sites, according to event organiser, Ready Tech Go. The workshop will highlight reputable sites and show participants how to stay safe and be aware of scams. It will also provide tips on writing a profile, uploading photos and sending messages. The event will be held online via video chat. Participants will be emailed a link and instructions before the event, which is on Thursday, October 15 at 10am. For details, call Hobsons Bay Libraries on 1300 462 542, email library@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or message via Instagram or Facebook. Another festival highlight is a Zoom dancing session with Peter and Julie from Ultra Fox Duet on Monday, October 12 at 11am. Participants can register by calling Barbara Abreu on 9932 1597 and a Zoom link will be provided. For the full program of online festival events, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ SeniorsFestival2020 or contact 1300 179 944. All events are free but bookings are essential. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Mob bil Alttona a Re efinery Virtua al Com mmun nity Cattch Up The team at Mobil Altona Refinery have been working throughout the COVID19 pandemic, continuing to supply around half of Victoria’s fuel needs. If you’d like to learn more about what goes on behind the refinery gates, we welcome you to attend our upcoming virtual community catch-up. This online webinar will utilise Zoom video conferencing, and is open to anyone in the local area who is interested in learning more about the refinery ’s operations, environmental performance, recent events, safety, investments and engagement with the community.

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As spring blooms and Melbourne slowly emerges from its winter chill, locals have been making the most of coronavirus restrictions easing to spend some time in the sun around Altona. Photographer Joe Mastroianni caught up with some of them.

1/ Kim and her children Samual and Lachlan with friend Abigail and her children Summer and River, at Logens Reserve. 2/ Ollie the dog and Natasha video Carlo as he shadow boxes on Altona beach. 3/ Phillip and Lilly with Margaret and Teddy. (Pictures: Joe Mastroianni) 216414

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Footscray - CoHealth By appointment only please call 9688 9588 Weekdays: 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30 - 4.30pm

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Above: Yvonne Rolley teaching the learn to swim program, an annual community event by WSLSC volunteers for children in the community. Children would build sandcastles in the sand, lie on them and learn to kick their legs. Then they would learn arm actions and practice them standing up. Then off they would go into the water to practice. Left: 1953: Bobby McKinda, Max Horn, John Peckham and Harrow Morgan. Top right: 1960s: Marilyn Jansen, Christine Martin, Nola Speakman (nee Wilson), Rosa Walton, Brenda Martin, Erica Plowright (nee Bird). Right: March past champions. (Pictures: Supplied)

100 years of saving lives By Goya Dmytryshchak Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club started soon after the Spanish flu and will celebrate its centenary in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. A book detailing the club’s history from 1920-2020, by Jacqui Hewitt and Kaye Tomkins, will be showcased as part of this month’s Hobsons Bay Seniors Festival. The book tells of the dangers of swimming at Williamstown in 1900, including the possibility of being shot from a nearby army rifle range. “Keen bathers who did not wish to competitively swim were more concerned with the dangers of swimming such as shark infestation, rocks, denuded sand, thistles, sewerage, cleanliness, immodesty, and possibly being shot from the close proximity of the Rifle Range,” the book states. President Paul Sullivan said the club started around the time of the Spanish flu and now had to celebrate its centenary online. “Whilst much has changed in 100 years, the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club’s core role, providing a safe beach environment for the community, remains the same,” he said. “What also endures is that our club continues to be a place of community connection, a local treasured landmark and a place where members share their love and respect for the water. “It’s remarkable to think that our club was established in Melbourne as the world emerged

from the grip of the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, which was estimated to have infected 500 million people worldwide. “Today, as the world grinds to a halt in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we have had to close our club temporarily to members for the first time in 100 years. “This has been a sad but necessary decision for the health of our members and the wider community.

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“Reading this history of our club it is a great reminder of the incredible resilience and strength the club and its members have.” Co-author Jacqui Hewitt, who was the club’s first and only female president to date, said recounting the club’s history had been a wonderful experience. “Some members have done some amazing rescues, some have competed at high levels, and all have contributed to the club at some level,“ she said. “Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club has been a real contribution to the swimming public at Williamstown beach.” The presentation is on Tuesday, October 20, at 6.30pm. Bookings essential. Register via email at library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.

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Weighing no more than a matchbox, the red-necked stint migrates more than 11,000 kilometres from the Arctic tundra to Hobsons Bay each year. To these shores, the short-tailed shearwater flies from Siberia and Alaska – one of the longest migrations of any life form on Earth. Hobsons Bay will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, October 10, with a day of online events via Zoom. The municipality has five significant bird habitat sites: Truganina Parklands, Altona Coastal Park, Sandy Point, Paisley Challis Wetlands, Rifle Range and Jawbone Reserve. It borders the Cheetham Wetlands, which is internationally recognised under the Ramsar environmental treaty and home to more than 200 bird species. The day’s events will kick off with the Newport Community Choir launching a song specifically created for this year’s event: Curlews Fly by Sue Kirkpatrick.

Birdlife Australia’s Lindall Kidd and Flyway Print Exchange creator Kate Gorringe-Smith will share an insight into the life of migratory birds. People can hear how and why birds such as the red-necked stint and critically-endangered curlew sandpiper make such an arduous journey. Altona resident Matt McArthur will show people what migratory shorebirds eat using his trusty microscope while a council conservation ranger will give tips on birdwatching and ideal locations along Hobsons Bay’s shoreline. Last year, 19 species of migratory birds visited Williamstown and Altona. For the full program, visit www.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/WMBD2020 or email ranger@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. To join, use the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82864410564.

Stay active Maribyrnong council has developed a range of online resources to help you increase your physical activity levels while staying at home. ‘Active Maribyrnong’ activities include Gentle Yoga, Kids Gymnastics, Flamenco Dancing and adult Hip Hop Dance. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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A red-necked stint. (Andrew Thornton)

Hobsons Bay police have warned of a recent increase in mail theft. They urge people to have parcels delivered when someone is at home, require a signature, regularly check the front door, install security cameras as a deterrent and use a lock on letterboxes if possible. Report thefts to the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or online at www.police.vic.gov.au/palolr.

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MY PLACE Former mayor of the former City of Williamstown, John Pearson talks to Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? We’ve lived in Williamstown since the start of 1977. I was a councillor and mayor of Williamstown. I was a councillor from 1988-94 and mayor 1992-93. You volunteered, delivering meals on wheels. How have things changed for you with COVID-19? I was allowed to deliver until I had a 70th birthday and there was more risk for people over 70, they thought, and the council didn’t want to put people at risk so then it stopped. It’s one of these things that you do during the week, and for me, it’s been voluntary work for quite some period of time. I did emergency relief and that had stopped … and now it’s restarted I help with Helping Hand Cafe at the Church of Christ in Williamstown and that had to stop. So, all of a sudden, the things that kept you active during the week are gone. And the personal contact is reduced, as we’re all feeling.

John Pearson. (Supplied: Photo was taken before masks became mandatory)

What are some of your favourite places that you can still go to during lockdown? We’ve got some very nice walks around Williamstown: the bay foreshore, the Esplanade and around there, around the Rifle Range and the wetlands. I can venture up to Newport Lakes but I haven’t.

I get very uptight with speed humps. Something’s happening with the railway crossing at North Williamstown but the sequence of lights and boom gates for the trains are a bit ridiculous. You sometimes are waiting five minutes with boom gates down for no reason at all.

What could Williamstown?

How are you saying socially connected at this time?

improved

around

We do emergency relief – we’re allowed to do that a couple of times a week. So, there’s the people you work with on that, volunteers. We had a Zoom meeting with some guys before and one guy showed his slides of a European trip. Zoom meetings have been good. With church, we do a church service and there’s some interaction there. Business meetings have been through Zoom. And contact with children and families is by

Facebook … using your phone to have video contact with family has been nice. What are you looking forward to doing when lockdown ends? A good trip to the recycling centre with all the rubbish because we’ve tidied up around the place. Probably some family activities outside. And I guess, travel when and where we can.

Voting has started for the Hobsons Bay Council elections

ber 2020 Mail your ballot paper back before Friday 23 Octo Remember to number every box 12464307-LN41-2020

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Candidates vie for election As 41 candidates vie to fill the seven vacant councilor roles in this month’s Maribyrnong local government elections, we meet the candidates who have nominated for River Ward where there are three vacancies and Yarraville Ward, where there are two.

Yvonne Gu River Ward

Sarah Carter

Toa Thredgold

Susan Yengi

River Ward

Maribyrnong has been my home for two decades and I have served as a councillor for 12 of those years. In that time, I have worked hard to deliver citywide initiatives important for the area’s liveability. Without a doubt, 2020 has been the most challenging year to lead a council. I’m proud council has provided meaningful support for Maribyrnong through its $11 million COVID-19 support package, one of the largest. As your councillor, I bring to the role experience, dependability and a track record of delivering for our community. I will continue to stand strong on issues that matter to you; prioritising parks, open space and community infrastructure, while opposing inappropriate development.

I work in the not-for-profit sector for a large charity providing food and companionship to those experiencing homelessness. I have lived in Footscray for eight years and enjoy volunteering with local groups Friends of Newells Paddock and the Footscray Vinnies Soup Van, as well as walking, cycling and running along the Maribyrnong River. Council must think outside of the box in creating and attracting jobs for the new world we are entering, focusing on sustainable and ethical enterprises that promote local jobs and production. Council must promote and protect the great parks and river access we have in the city and continue the upgrading of important community assets throughout the city.

I fled civil war as a child, arriving in Australia as a refugee in 1994 and have since built a positive and productive life working across the corporate, non-profit and education sectors, striving to support our community’s most vulnerable people through employment, education and other community programs. I know that I cannot prosper or live proudly if there are people amongst us who aren’t feeling like they are a part of the decision-making process. If elected I will make sure your voice is heard, keep council accountable, protect our local neighborhoods, review current council rates and expenditure, support local jobs, support our kids to be active.

I am a mother of three and have lived in the local area for more than 20 years. I devote my time to a local Chinese church and participate in events organised by St John’s Anglican Church Footscray, to reach out to refugees and support various programs. I am a crisis partner of The Salvation Army and have sponsored three children from Ethiopia for more than 10 years. I have worked in the area of business advisory as a fully qualified CPA for over 20 years. If elected, I will work to bring a speedy post-COVID recovery; improve council financial management; deliver better aged-care and senior services; improve planning and development; reduce traffic congestion; improve car parking and preserve parks and wildlife.

Duncan Foster River Ward My vision is for a city wherein residents have access to the appropriate services, infrastructure and support they need to live prosperously, safely and with a sense of fulfilment which may stem from variegated means – where citizens care for and about others and feel that they are likewise supported. During my time as a community cultural worker, an educator and a small businessman, I developed very good communication skills – I’m a good listener and able to convey my ideas and thoughts clearly and succinctly. I have good financial and organisational skills, well-honed as past director of large arts festivals.

Huy Nguyen River Ward In recent years there have been great positive changes in the local area. However, there are also potential developments that can be done to improve community health and public services. Physical and mental health are important and must be the priority during this pandemic. As a health professional I have gained skills in communication, teamwork, being proactive, initiative, management and organisation, a willingness to learn and ability to handle pressure. I believe these skills can assist me to fulfil the role expectations.

Chay Granger

Thuy-Kim Le

Liz Walsh

River Ward

Matt McCaul

I’ve been a westie over 10 years and my local hero is Lynne Kosky, who saved the Western Bulldogs from extinction in ’89. Our strength lies in the diversity of countries, religions, and cultures in our community. My first priority is to reduce residential rates while maintaining community service levels. Our council employees, supported by the ASU, provide best outcomes for service delivery. I will improve transparency in council decision-making, commit to independent reviews and auditing of project contracts, improve quality control, minimise outsourcing, and support fiscal responsibility. We need a renewed focus on the core services of council – roads, rubbish and recreational green space – not grandiose public spending, not frivolous court action for privatisation, and not developer freebies.

I have been a resident of the River Ward for more than 20 years. I am the vice president of the Footscray Asian Business Association and have actively engaged in fundraising for the Royal Children’s Hospital, Our Lady’s Church, Quang Minh Temple, Footscray RSL and Victorian Bush Fire Appeal. During the COVID-19 lockdown, I have made 10,000 cloth masks to give away to hospitals, aged care centres and those in need. I will encourage more residents to participate in local issues and work to ensure lower council rates; upgrade available parking spaces and work on improving the central business precinct, footpaths and roads; remove graffiti and rubbish; work towards keeping our river clean and green and improve parks; increase childcare places; upgrade sports facilities; and support local business and local artists.

I’m standing with Victorian Socialists so I’m not beholden to major parties or traders associations. Wage theft is rampant in our municipality, the council should roll out a “know your rights at work” campaign. Councillors voted to completely privatise aged care this year, I spoke up to oppose this. Privatised services prioritise the bottom-line, not quality care and dignity for our elders. Migrant and refugee families have made the west a wonderful place, but housing costs are pushing people out. We should require new housing developments include affordable, public housing. I support big rate rebates for financially stressed households and pensioners. I’ll back moves for council to divest from fossil fuels, for sustainable buildings and improved active and public transport.

River Ward

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My vision is a council that will listen to you. No more apartment parking overrunning local streets. No more decisions like Footscray Park and not listening to the community. No more waiting years for issues to be fixed within the community. No more River Ward rates subsidising the rest of the city. I have submitted over 500 reports of issues within our local community. Potholes, tripping hazards, missing signage, damaged park equipment, overgrown vegetation and my personal favourite – replacing the Maribyrnong River Trail path between Burndap Park and the first pedestrian bridge, making it wider and more multi-user friendly.

Also running for River Ward: Machi La, Anthony Tran, Andrew Tran

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Michael Clarke

Sara Coward

Jeremie Nguyen

Angela Burmeister

Yarraville Ward

As a former mayor and councillor, I championed the No Paid Parking campaign, expanded the capacity of our local sporting clubs, worked to get trucks off residential streets and engaged with the state government to extend truck curfews. I’ve continued my involvement as the secretary of Friends of Cruickshank Park and continue to organise the Kingsville Christmas Carols. Following the devastating fire in West Footscray, I was part of the community group that worked to rehabilitate Stony Creek. I want to see tougher planning requirements of industry to stop events like the fire, tighter curfews on trucks, dedicated bike paths, further expansion of community and sporting facilities.

I bring 25 years’ experience in leadership, governance, strategic planning and policy development. As a long-term resident of the Maribyrnong community, I am passionate about a cleaner, greener Maribyrnong and a more accountable council. 2020 has taught us how important community facilities and access to services such as childcare, aged care, libraries and community centres that can meet the needs of a growing community are. I see the need for better planning and urban design and sustainable living through increased walking and cycling paths, new open spaces and greater care of our parks and gardens.

I’m a lifelong resident of Maribyrnong motivated by the COVID-19 crisis to nominate for election. I have had a career of community service, having trained as a paramedic and worked as a youth worker. I currently work in a community legal centre. The loss of jobs and trade in our community has been devastating. Getting us back on track is key, we need to advocate for job creation and support our local businesses. We need to ensure that we protect and increase our green space to gather safely and have COVID-safe events to bring our community back together. My key focus will be engaging communities in transparent decision-making, I want to make sure everyone has their voice heard.

I’m a Liberal Party member and will be a strong voice for common sense and transparent decision-making to ensure your rates are spent efficiently. I will advocate to rebuild the local economy by supporting small business and grow jobs; support people struggling post lockdown; manage local developments to enhance our neighbourhood character; protect heritage places; defend our parks and green spaces; decrease organic waste to landfill; increase our tree canopy; and invest in libraries.

Matt Waller Yarraville Ward My vision is to create a vibrant and thriving municipality, where council listens to the residents, ratepayers and business owners and makes informed transparent decisions. I am a good listener and have an empathetic ear to the issues that affect people. I have formal qualifications in business and management.

Rufo Paredes Yarraville Ward

Peter Wingate

Jorge Andres Jorquera

Verity Webb

Yarraville Ward

I realised the true importance of community when I moved to Yarraville 25 years ago and started to understand the values that underpin it, including the idea that our diversity is our strength. Since then I’ve become highly involved in local community, including helping create The Westsider Community Newspaper, teaching English to refugees for the West Welcome Wagon, and volunteering for important local organisation like FCAC and the ASRC. I have a broad professional and academic background and want to bring real progressive change to council, most specifically ethical leadership we can be proud of, real rate relief and support for residents as we recover from COVID, and support for local business to build better out of the pandemic.

I have spent my life in the west fighting for the rights of migrant communities, young people and working-class families. I have done this as school council president at Footscray Primary, school councillor at Footscray High, board member at Yarraville Community Centre, soccer coach campaigning for sport and public spaces, anti-racist and refugee rights campaigner, and school teacher and academic at Victoria University. I aim to support communities struggling with high rents, rates and stressful mortgages, and homelessness; promoting cultural diversity and opposing racist discrimination in policing and media; local job creation; support for community arts and grassroots sports; and advocating for schools that promote social justice.

For the past two years I’ve volunteered with the Maribrynong Residents and Ratepayers Group. This year our lobbying forced the council to approve a zero per cent rate increase instead of two per cent. I want to become a councillor because I’m fed up with councillors who mislead the community and waste money. COVID has changed everyone’s lives. We have to find new ways to work, learn and live. We have to find new ways to care for people we love. It can be stressful and scary. Our community needs councillors with new ideas and new skills who can lead with confidence and compassion as we face the challenges ahead.

My vision is for Maribyrnong to be the best place to live, dine, work, study. The wellbeing of the people shall be the supreme law, including the health, welfare, safety, good, salvation and felicity. We should make our passions and prejudices coincide with the just line of our conduct and in all our pursuits to have eternity in view. Sincerity and competence are my virtues.

Toan Nguyen Yarraville Ward Council is doing well, however there are some areas that I believe it needs to improve. Hopefully, with my experience and knowledge, I can contribute to the council and local community. I am an accountant and I a principal of a tax agent, therefore I am able to assist the council to prepare and monitor the budget and administration.

Jo Canny Yarraville Ward I’m a 20-plus year resident of the City of Maribyrnong. I’ve spent over 35 years as a volunteer and have contributed to our community in numerous ways including kindergarten and school committees, as an administrator, treasurer and coach at the Westgate Basketball Association, team manager at Footscray Lacrosse and handing out food to our vulnerable in Footscray Mall. I’m running for council to provide a strong, independent and community-focused voice.

Paul Nam Le Yarraville Ward

Grace Girardi

Martin Zakharov

Yarraville Ward

Miles Parnall-Gilbert

Yarraville Ward

I have been a resident of Yarraville for 15 years and grew up in Melbourne’s west. Now more than ever we need to support and include everyone in our unique community. My priorities are supporting residents and small businesses through COVID-19, ensuring our community’s diversity is represented in decision-making, accelerating action on the climate change emergency while supporting our community to take steps in the transition, improving waste management, and advocating for improved air quality. I have worked with an NGO that supports human rights since 2019, before that, I worked at Maribyrnong council as an environment officer and then sustainability manager for over 16 years.

Yarraville Ward

I’m running for my fourth term on council. I’m proud of achievements over the past decade, including the Yarraville Pop Up Park, wall art across the City of Maribyrnong, 40km/h speed limits on residential streets, better recycling systems, improvements to parks and playgrounds, bicycle infrastructure and more. My priority now is fixing the economic, social and health damage caused by COVID-19. As a teacher, I know the pressure on young people from lockdowns. And as a professional musician, I’m seeing the impact on nighttime economy. I want more cafe street dining and pop up parks, a new theatre in Footscray and new parks in Seddon and Kingsville.

I’m a tradesman and small business owner of 20 years. Maribyrnong will benefit from a fresh, pragmatic councillor who rolls up his sleeves every day to deliver concrete results. A healthy environment, thriving local businesses, stricter development restrictions and an engaged community are key to protecting our future. Financial recovery is my immediate priority, with an emphasis on what happens when COVID support runs out. I’m pushing for alternative revenue streams like a levy on industrial polluters and significantly greater contributions from developers to cover the extra pressure they put on ageing infrastructure.

My vision for the area is to have better education, work-life and lifestyle, to create more businesses, opportunities and growth and make children, residents and senior citizens feel safer. I want to help reduce crime rates, welfare and vandalism, create more revenue, exposure and recognition, as well as a better sporting environment..

Simon Crawford Yarraville Ward I am a sitting councillor. My vision is for the policies and strategies I have worked so hard to see adopted now being implemented. Maribyrnong is developing quickly and in the wake of COVID-19 it’s important that we take everyone on the journey together. My priorities are better engagement with the community, better responsiveness and ethical investment and procurement.

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FIRE RESCUE VICTORIA

‘‘

dedication to serving our community remains unchanged

’’

- David Bruce

FRV is a modern fire and rescue service here to serve and protect Victorians. (Pictures: Supplied/Fire Rescue Victoria)

New look, same dedication An important part of Victoria’s Fire Services Reforms, the newly formed Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) organisation stands to serve as a modern fire and rescue service ready to meet the needs of our ever-changing communities. Established on July 1 this year, FRV will be based at fire and rescue stations, offices and facilities across the state, some of which will be co-located with Country Fire Authority (CFA)

volunteer brigades. FRV will work alongside the CFA to deliver a strong and agile fire and rescue service, drawing on decades of knowledge and expertise to continue to serve and protect with an ongoing commitment to keep Victorians safe. There are 41 fire stations within FRV’s North and West Operations region. FRV Deputy Commissioner North and West

Operations, David Bruce said: “FRV firefighters will deploy to incidents within FRV’s boundaries from fire stations that are staffed by firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FRV crews also deploy into CFA areas to support volunteer crews, who will continue to play a vital role. “While a new logo will be displayed on all FRV fire stations, appliances and uniforms,

FRV’s operational response, along with our commitment and dedication to serving our community remains unchanged. “The community can remain confident that highly-trained and experienced local firefighters from FRV and CFA will be there when they need them most. “Victorians and visitors to our state will continue to receive an exemplary fire and rescue service.” Residents of Melbourne’s north are covered by FRV’s Northern District, with 12 fire stations located in the suburbs of Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale, Thomastown, Somerton, Epping, Preston, Bundoora, Heidelberg, Greensborough, Craigieburn and South Morang. More information on FRV can be found at www.frv.vic.gov.au

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*Price for a 2 bedroom home. Indicative price only. House price is based on owning your own home and leasing the land. In some instances, government rent assistance applies. The village operates with a deferred management fee. Important Notice: To ensure the wellbeing of our residents, staff and visitors, Allswell Communities’ are strictly following Covid 19 Management Guidelines, as issued by the governing authorities of Victoria.

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The future will bring new challenges. So we’re prepared. We’re building a modern fire and rescue service, with firefighters working together for all Victorians. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) leads fire and rescue in Melbourne and major regional centres. We are also strengthening and supporting the CFA with new equipment, upgraded stations and better facilities – ensuring our volunteers continue to serve and protect their communities. With world-class technology and highly trained firefighters, we’re ready to meet the challenges we face today, and into the future. For more information about Fire Rescue Victoria visit frv.vic.gov.au

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FEATURING ... HEALTH & WELLBEING

Make healthy eating Part&Parcel of your day Melbourne couple Daniel Kagan and Lia Gery recently launched Part&Parcel, their online business that’s truly revolutionary … and frankly life-changing to boot. Anyone interested in effortlessly accessing affordable organic pantry staples – underscored with sustainability and ethical practices – is invited to “sit up and listen”, as they say, because Part&Parcel offers something very special. Firstly, Dan and Lia ask you to imagine: Virtually shopping from shelves brimming with only the good stuff, curated by someone you trust, like a friend. Farming, sustainability and ethical practices for every product have all been researched. Local products are prioritised – but so are brands that are doing good in the world. And these premium, organic products are actually affordable – about 40 per cent lower than regular retail prices. The pièce de résistance? No more trolley pushing and boot loading, because these heavy goods are conveniently delivered to your doorstep … in plastic-free recycled packaging, and in quantities large and small. And delivery fees are tiny. Part&Parcel operates with a membership model, meaning that it is memberships and not product profit margins that maintain the business. For $60 a year, members can ‘shop’ for the highest quality, extensively researched, provenance-proven, organic pantry staples – all curated by Dan and Lia to effectively eliminate the ‘tyranny of choice’. As Dan puts it, going to a store and having to read numerous labels to identify what you need is challenge enough, let alone feeling confident about a purchase. “I realised how confusing food labelling was, especially when you’re shopping at a ‘health food store’,” says Dan. “My favourite

Daniel and Lia with their sons, Tai (2) and Eli (5). (Supplied)

‘healthy vegan chocolate’ has more sugar than a Cadbury chocolate bar. “Here I was, a seemingly well-educated person when it comes to ‘healthy eating’, and I was confused re labelling and ‘health claims’. I also found the choice overwhelming – how can any busy person have the time to discern from one brand of muesli to the next, and to also have the time to shop around town finding these products?”

Following more than three years’ product research, and speaking to farmers, suppliers and manufacturers, Dan had the answers – and Part&Parcel was born … just as the pandemic hit town. But that hasn’t dampened Dan and Lia’s enthusiasm for making healthy eating more accessible to everyday Aussies. “I simply don’t want geography, price and knowledge to deter people from eating/

shopping this way. We’ve done all the hard work so our members don’t have to.” With its different business model, the couple know people will have questions. Lia has created a brilliant website, with every question answered, and painstakingly curated shelves to virtually browse. Dan and Lia are offering $15 off your first order, so visit www.partandparcel.com.au to start shopping or for more details.

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FEATURING ... HEALTH & WELLBEING

Looking for just a little help - or more Healthy ageing means continually reinventing yourself. It means learning to adapt to change, finding new things to enjoy, staying physically active, taking care of yourself and your home, and staying connected to your community and loved ones. Paul Ostrowski, chief executive of Care Connect, believes that few people find it easy to make lifestyle changes. “Change can be especially difficult for people who may need a little help as they pass through landmark ages such as 60, 70, 80 and beyond,” he says. “This is not only because a lifetime’s worth of routines have set in, but also because they may feel that asking for help could be a first step towards losing their independence.” And that’s where Care Connect steps in – an organisation with more than 25 years’ experience providing in-home care to more than 40,000 Australians. “If you, or your loved one, need support while engaging in physical activity, staying connected with the community, or managing daily tasks, Care Connect can provide trusted advice, care and support to enable you to remain as independent as possible while you keep on top of your health and wellness goals.” Mr Ostrowski says that maintaining a high quality of life can be challenging for anyone, especially now with COVID affecting our degree of social interaction, wellbeing and exercise. “The health and wellness of all Australians is our priority. Our carefully selected, expert team is passionate about providing people with the care they deserve and understand the barriers that individuals and their families meet while applying for, and receiving, care.” In Victoria, Care Connect’s services can range from Home Care Package and Commonwealth Home Support Program

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management, caring for those under 65 through the Linkages program, to bringing together older householders and younger home-sharers who are prepared to lend a hand in return for affordable accommodation, through its ‘Homeshare’ program. “Whether just a little help – or more – is

needed, we build close relationships with clients and the families who choose us to manage their care. We work alongside them to provide person-centred care, support and encouragement to empower them to remain independent and achieve their individual health and wellness goals.”

Mr Ostrowski offers encouragement: “Stay positive, stay well, and stay connected, and enjoy the tomorrows you’ve waited for!” Get in touch today and start your wellness journey by calling 1800 692 464, email info@ careconnect.org.au or visit www.careconnect. org.au (Please quote ‘Star Weekly’.)

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Most people suffer foot, ankle or knee pain at some point in their lives but, as the experts at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics explain, it can be difficult to find effective treatment with long-term results. Dr Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading foot and leg pain experts, founder of Foot and Leg Pain Clinics and chosen practitioner of some of the world’s best athletes says the clinics provide proven solutions that have helped to assist thousands to alleviate pain, heal injuries and even delay or eradicate the need for surgery. He also provides the following specialist information on common complaints and treatment: • Many foot and leg conditions are misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated, often because only the symptoms are treated and the cause and contributing factors are not addressed. • Many foot and knee conditions, e.g. plantar fasciitis symptoms, knee, heel and ankle pain are incorrectly treated with cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications and arthroscopies. These may provide some temporary relief but do not fix these conditions and can delay healing or cause further tissue damage. • Bad foot posture can continually pull your body out of alignment, placing undue stress on other joints and tissues throughout the body, contributing to pain, injury and arthritis. Consulting a lower limb, musculoskeletal expert who has an understanding of complex foot and leg biomechanics, is essential in ascertaining the exact nature of your condition and providing appropriate treatment. • The latest medical research supports the following strategies for safe, effective, long-term outcomes to relieve pain, improve

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and tissue repair (this can include the latest regenerative therapies such as Prolotherapy and PRP) 3. Strengthening and conditioning programs to assist and improve joint and tissue function and range of motion

The Williamstown Foot and Leg Pain Clinic is currently offering $50 OFF initial consultations. Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, Williamstown is located at 90 Ferguson Street, Williamstown. Inquiries: 1300 328 300.

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MINI M INI B BURGERS URGERS Ingredients 500g lean beef mince 1 small carrot, grated 1 small red onion, grated 1/2 cup grated cheese 1 zucchini, grated 1 egg, lightly beaten

2 Weetbix, crushed 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil Mini burger buns (or 8 slices bread) Lettuce 4 cherry tomatoes, halved

Method 1. Combine mince, carrot, onion, cheese, zucchini, egg, Weetbix and sauce in a bowl. Mix well. 2. Form into small balls and press flat with the palm of your hand. 3. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook burgers for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through. 4. Toast buns (optional) and top each with a burger, lettuce, tomato and any other salads you like. Serve. TIP: Bread slices can be used instead of buns - remove the crusts and cut each piece into 4 squares or use a shape cutter to create circles. *Uncooked burgers can be frozen, roll in flour and place between baking paper sheets to avoid sticking. Recipe from www.taste.com.au

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SIDEWALK CHALK Ingredients Plaster of Paris Warm water Tempera or acrylic paint Wax paper Masking tape Small ziplock bags

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een 12 Elephants spend betw s, plants to 18 hours eating gras and fruit every day!

Method 1. Using a ratio of 1 part warm water to 1 1/2 parts Plaster of Paris, stir together as much wet chalk as you want in a certain colour. 2. Add paint, squirt by squirt, until you get the shade you want. Keep stirring until the colour is evenly distributed and any lumps have been mashed away. 3. Roll tubes of wax paper to the width you want your chalk at and tape one end closed using masking tape. 4. Spoon wet chalk mixture into a ziplock bag, close it and snip the corner to make a piping bag. 5. Pour the mixture into the prepared wax tubes (add extra tape if you need to) and stand upright in a jar or box to dry. 6. Leave chalk for 24 hours to dry. 7. Undo tape and remove paper on each tube to reveal your chalk stick - and it’s ready to use! TIP: Toilet paper rolls are great moulds for sidewalk chalk sticks, just line with wax paper. Recipe from www.food52.com

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Fill the grid so every column, every row and 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out which letters are represented by the other numbers. As you get the letters, write them into the main grid and the reference grid. Decoder uses all 26 letters of the alphabet.

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword

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R P D E O How many words of three or more letters, including plurals, can you make from the five letters, using each letter only once? No foreign words or words beginning with a capital are allowed. There’s at least one five-letter word. Good 11 Very Good 14 Excellent 21

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games of cricket in the backyard growing up. “Me and my three brothers and my dad all played for Sunshine Heights and mum has always helped out there. “As we’ve gotten older we’ve moved to district level but we’re still involved at Sunshine Heights coaching and dad is still the president and still playing.” Hatzoglou’s love of the sport in general has

led him to pursue a career in sports journalism. “I’m a real sports lover and I’ve been writing articles and I’ve been running a sports radio show, it’s been keeping me busy which has been good fun. “I love sport and to be able to write and talk about sport as a job, that’s definitely something I would like to do, hopefully after a cricket career.”

New Sunbury Kangaroos coach Ron Sikora is hoping to build on the promise the side has shown in the Essendon District Football League in recent years. The Kangaroos have finished third in both seasons they’ve played in the EDFL, but are yet to have an impact in finals. Sikora had a first-hand view of the Kangaroos, having coached against them in 2019 when he took Keilor to the premier division grand final. Sikora was the Blues coach for the 2020 season that didn’t go ahead. He said his departure from the Blues was a little bit unexpected, which saw him seek out other coaching opportunities. It was the Kangaroos that stood out. “One of the things I said to [president] Al [Walters] was in the game [against Keilor] in the finals, the side showed some great promise. “There was something missing and you don’t know what it is until you’re there.” Sikora, who has experience in the VFL system, has previously coached some of the playing squad in juniors at the Sunbury Lions. While there are still a lot of unknowns, Sikora is already starting to get things under way in preparation for pre-seseason. Sikora said he was also keen to get the club’s under-18s girls program back up and running. They tried to have a team in 2020, but didn’t have the numbers. “It goes hand in hand,” he said. “If you have success with the 18s, it’s only a matter of time before you’re successful in the women’s program and helps with longevity.” The Kangaroos role isn’t the only coaching job Sikora has for next season. He’s been named coach of an Australian women’s team which will face a world team in an exhibition match at the World Nations Cup. Sikora said it would be a six week process from the first training session to the match, which will be played on the same day as the men’s grand final. Tara Murray

Watts brothers unite for Sunbury Kangaroos The five Watts brothers have all signed up with the Sunbury Kangaroos in next year’s Essendon District Football League division 1. All five brothers, Luke, Brandon, Jye, Koby and Tyrell, have played football at the club over the years, but have never been in the senior program together, let alone all play in the same game. Luke, who was part of the club’s division 2 reserves premiership in 2019, said it had always been a dream to play with his four brothers. He was the only one of the brothers involved in the Kangaroos senior program in recent years. “We were just talking a lot about it with each other and we thought it was a good idea and the right time,” he said. “We all love our footy and we want to play together. I’ve always wanted to play with them and it means heaps.” Luke, who has played separately with Brandon and Jye, thought due to the age difference he would never get to play with younger twins, Koby and Tyrell.

Luke, Brandon, Jye, Koby and Tyrell Watts. (Emma Burnett)

But with the two stepping up into senior football and Brandon and Jye returning to the sport after a couple of years off, everything fell into place for the family. Brandon and Jye have also played together, while the twins have played most of their football together. Between the five of them, they bring a wealth of experience which includes league

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and club best and fairests, and being part of premierships. Luke said the family was pretty excited by the prospect of them all playing together. “They are all excited … they can’t wait to come down and watch us.” Luke said while all of them play similar roles, they could play a number of different positions which would allow them to play together.

Luke said they all want to try and push into the senior team, which will play in division 1 for the first time. “I think it will be a little bit harder,” he said of division 1. “I like the competition and it makes you a better player playing against better opposition.” The brothers have spent plenty of lockdown time with each other, and have started to prepare for the upcoming season. “We’ve gone for some kicks and a few runs, plus we’ve got a home gym.” The Watts brothers join a number of re-signings at the Kangaroos under new coach Leigh Sporle. Skipper Daniel Gregory, Mitch Streiff, Matthew and Anthony Leonard, John Corso, Jacob Opie, Lachy Kaye, Brenton Sutherland, Dwayne Tate, Chris Redli, Blake Lawson, James Oconnor, Dylan Cunningham, Mitch Kook, Tom Borg, Josh Kanellos, Zach McCasker and William Healy have all signed on for next year. Tara Murray

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New Melton coach Brad Jones. (Damjan Janevski) 200651_05

New Melton coach Brad Jones said the time was right to create a new culture at the club ahead of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west season. Jones has been captain the past couple of seasons and was part of the coaching panel last season. A premiership player with the club, Jones said he wanted to use his experiences to build something successful. “It’s a great chance to create a new culture at the club,” he said. “The club is heading in the right direction with the new facilities being built and we want to create a new culture on the field as well. “Ever since we won those grand finals a few years ago, a lot of senior players have left. “I wanted to stand up and show a winning and positive culture.” For the Lions, the past few years have been mixed. Last season the Lions missed finals by three points after a final round loss. Jones admits that they lost a lot of games

they should have won and a lot of close games as well. “It’s been about getting experience into the guys and they will be a lot better with that experience. “They’re local first XI players and it’s good to get the younger local players into the team.” Jones said most of the group this year would be from the Melton region. They have lost three key players from last season. Sri Lankan all rounder Dilshan Kanchana is not returning, while David Dickinson is going to play with his brother. The biggest loss is that of Ben MacRae, last season’s leading run-scorer, who is having a year off cricket. Jones said the loss of MacRae is a massive one. “He’s a really quiet person, but has great leadership skills and sets the tone when we bat at the top of the order. The younger blokes need to step up and take the next step.” In a positive for the Lions, Jake Thornton-Gielen is returning to the club after

a season off. Jones pinpointed a number of youngsters he believed could take that next step this season. “Jason Hibbert played a couple of first XI game last season and will hopefully bat around the top of the order and bat some time. “Adrian Monitto has been in the first XI for a couple of years and Dylan Jobson is progressing well. “Joel Mitchener has been playing twos the last couple of years and we’re looking forward to him playing a few first XI games this season.” The VSDCA season will be structured differently this year due to COVID-19, with all matches to be played as one-dayers. The Lions are scheduled to kick off their season on November 21 against Hoppers Crossing. Jones said they still want to play finals despite having a younger side. He said they had been a better two-day side the last couple of years so they would need to make some adjustments this season. Tara Murray

Coach search for North Footscray

Amy Smith. (Jamie Morey Photography)

Like father, like daughter By Tara Murray Had you told Amy Smith she would be on an AFLW list two years ago, she wouldn’t have believed you. A basketball player with the Keilor Thunder in the Big V, Smith looked on track to be hitting three-pointers not kicking goals. She made the decision to take up football with Aberfeldie in the Essendon District Football League for the 2019 season and hasn’t looked back. Last week she was selected by the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos AFLW team as their first father-daughter pick. Smith’s father Shaun Smith played 47 games for North Melbourne and another 67 for Melbourne, meaning she was eligible under the father-daughter rule for both clubs. Her brother Joel Smith, who also made a late transition from basketball to football, plays for Melbourne. Smith said it was still sinking in that she was an AFLW player. “It’s amazing and it’s still sinking in,” she said. “Two years ago had you asked me if I would have been in this situation I would have said no. “It’s a bit surreal, but I wouldn’t change a

thing and I’m so grateful I made the decision to change from basketball to football.” Smith, who lives in Hillside, said she had seen other girls make the transition from basketball to football which made her want to give it a go after playing basketball for 12 years. She knew a few people already at Aberfeldie and decided to join them and played a key part in their premiership in 2019. Smith said she had to do a bit of work on her skills to get them up to scratch. “When I first started, kicking wasn’t great,” she said. “I put in a lot of work to develop those skills and I’m surprised how quickly they have developed.” If Smith was surprised about taking to the footy field, she said her dad was even more so. He has been one of her biggest supporters in making the switch, getting involved with the Abefeldie women’s program. “If you asked him two years ago whether I would be playing AFLW, he would have said it was a definite no. “He always loves to help. When I said I wanted to play football, he said we have to work on my skills.” Having had a successful first season, Smith looked to make the transition into the VFLW. She spoke to a few clubs, with Williamstown

the standout and she joined them for the 2020 season. “I went down for one training session and it went from there,” she said. “I loved it as soon as I got down. I went down there and it felt like I had been there for years, they were very welcoming and everyone is so nice.” Williamstown VFLW football manager Claudia Davey said they had been impressed with Smith’s work rate in the short time she had been at the club. “Although it has been a difficult year for all, Amy has continued to work hard outside the club and we look forward to seeing her follow in her father’s footsteps at North Melbourne.” While the season didn’t go ahead, Smith tried to keep her skills up as much as possible. Both North Melbourne and Melbourne spoke to her about joining their clubs, with North Melbourne offering her a spot on their list. North has said they will look to play the 21-year-old in the back half of the ground and the midfield. Smith is now just keen to start pre-season training. “I haven’t met anyone in person yet, it’s all been over Zoom,” she said. “I just want to get down there and get started.”

North Footscray believes it’s an unique time to open up its senior coaching role for next year’s Western Region Football League division 2 season. The club had appointed Damien Zanic for the 2020 season, which ultimately didn’t go ahead due to COVID-19, but has decided to look around for a new coach next year. President Jason McCluskey said they thought they needed to advertise the role with all the uncertainty surrounding football as a whole. “We had a bit of a review with where we are at and it sort of dawned on myself and the footy operations manager there is so much coaching movement going on at the moment at higher levels. “People are falling out of systems and people have had a year off, given COVID, that might … be looking at aspects of coaching. “We thought given the unusual circumstances and that we’ve got a list that has been developed by our own operations manager and we don’t have an affiliation with a coach, that we would sort of be negligent not to test the market. “It might sound like a bold move, but it’s different times.” McCluskey said they thought the role was an attractive one with the playing group having no real affiliation with an incumbent coach. “We are quite excited by the prospect of getting out there and taking up the opportunity, we feel it’s a good one.” McCluskey said that Zanic was naturally disappointed with the club’s decision. He said Zanic had indicated that he would have a strong think about reapplying for the role. McCluskey said work was going on to sign the existing playing group and add some new recruits for next season. “It’s been really positive,” he said. “There’s re-signings as we speak and new recruits being signed. “There’s six or seven new faces that signed this year, who are yet to show their wares for any coach at the club. “We just signed another player who is brand new to the club and has a few mates who are coming to the club as well. Anyone interested in coaching can send applications to nffncadm@gmail. com. Applications close October 8. Tara Murray

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