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Community shines bright Community resilience in the face of life’s challenges under lockdown will be celebrated in the lead-up to Christmas. Central West Shopping Centre in Braybrook is calling for creative children and community groups to collaborate on ‘The Star Project’. Anyone who would like to contribute is being invited to decorate Christmas Stars that will fill the ceilings of Central West as the days until Christmas count down. Central West marketing manager Gabriella Bowman said 2020 has been a tough year by anyone’s measure. “We look forward to giving Christmas a little extra boost of gratitude and sparkle,” she said. The centre is also asking people to include a word or two describing the feelings, thoughts and skills that they have relied on during the year. Stars can be collected from stores or central management and should be returned as soon as possible, to be ready for display from the third week of November. JASPER AND HUGO

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Metro lockdown lifted By Goya Dmytryshchak Melburnians are today celebrating after the end of a 16-week lockdown, with cafes, restaurants and pubs to reopen but some limits on household visits remain. Victoria on Tuesday recorded no new cases of coronavirus or deaths for the second consecutive day since June 9. To date, 817 people have died from coronavirus in Victoria. Premier Daniel Andrews said under the third step, from 11.59pm on Tuesday, Melbourne would move from “stay home” to “stay safe”, with no restrictions on reasons to leave home.

However, the 25-kilometre travel limit from home and restrictions on travelling between Melbourne and regional Victoria remain. Two adults and their dependant children will be able to visit another household, with only one “visiting event” permitted each day. Visits must occur within the 25-kilometre limit. “I know the thing many people are missing is having people over to visit but, as we’ve seen, this virus is at its most dangerous when we’re indoors and relaxed and comfortable,” Mr Andrews said. “Workplaces will no longer need to be on the permitted work list to open and the ability to work will change to ‘if you can work from

home you must work from home’. “While the boundary is in place, work permits will still be required for workers from Melbourne travelling into regional Victoria and vice versa.” Mr Andrews said Melbourne’s cafes, restaurants and pubs could reopen with outdoor caps of 50 patrons and indoor limits of 20. Beauty and personal care services could resume. Outdoor contact sport for those aged 18 and under will also be permitted, along with non-contact sport for adults. Personal training, fitness and dance classes are allowed outside with up to 10 people, and up to 50 people are allowed at outdoor pools.

Outdoor entertainment venues, including libraries and community venues, can start hosting visitors. Mr Andrews said up to 20 people would be allowed for outdoor religious ceremonies and up to 10 inside. Weddings can have 10 people, and funerals 20. “From 8 November, and if we can continue driving case numbers down, the 25-kilometre limit will come off and Melbourne will be able to meet regional Victoria at the same level,” Mr Andrews said. Mr Andrews said he would provide an update on November 8 on the timelines and thresholds for taking the last step.

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COVID-19 hits council coffers By Benjamin Millar The COVID-19 crisis has sucked millions of dollars from Maribyrnong council’s revenue stream, according to the council’s annual report. The Maribyrnong City Council Annual Report for 2019-2020 reveals a shortfall of more than $4 million in user fees in the year to June 30 due to the extended shutdown of council facilities such as Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre. A report to last week’s council meeting

noted that although the council reported a $13.79 million budget surplus, this was adjusted to an underlying deficit of $0.41 million. “The main contributing item to this deficit was the impact of COVID-19 on council user fees,” it stated. The council collected $8.92 million in fees – a $4.22 million decrease in income compared to the anticipated budget. Despite the hit to revenue, the council has committed to providing $11 million in COVID-19 support and relief to local businesses and vulnerable community members.

The assistance is made up of COVID-19 relief packages, a zero per cent rate increase, in-kind support and expanded COVID-19 business and community support packages. More than 1400 requests for assistance were received due to the COVID-19 impact on the community. The annual report revealed the council was still able to spend $26.7 million on capital works and $14 million on improvement works, a total of $ 40.7 million. “The challenges for 2019-20 resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic placed council in a situation that none of us expected to be in,

but we’re proud to say that we provided much needed support to the community during the pandemic, whilst also progressing projects that are essential for council to provide for our growing community,” the report stated. The council’s total revenue was $153.56 million, expenses totalled almost $140 million. At the end of June, the council had 686 staff, including 454 full-time equivalent roles. Councillor Martin Zakharov told last week’s council meeting the annual report showed how well council staff handled the “very difficult year” while delivering a relatively stable budget.

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or nail treatments but we can’t do any facial treatments as clients have to wear a mask. “We are taking all the precautions and we are providing all the bed shields we have for the client’s safety, for our safety, for everyone.” Bed shields are a full plastic screen covering the client lying down. Ms Kaur said her business had been able to reopen for five weeks from June 1 to July 8 after the first lockdown. “From March 25 until June 1, we were forced to close and then from July 9 we’ve

been closed since then,” she said. “It’s just so frustrating, I don’t know what’s happening, what they are thinking. “As a small business we’re struggling, we’re suffering a lot.” Ms Kaur said her clients were desperate to be able to receive dermatological skin care. “People are desperate,” she said. “Even if they give us guidelines so you can have one client at one time. “It feels like it’s never-ending.”

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A paramedical skin clinic in Melbourne’s west is among beauty salons remaining in limbo despite the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Paramedical skin therapist Narinder Kaur, owner of NV’s Medispa in Altona, said while the clinic was today allowed to reopen, the state government had placed restrictions on services that could be provided. “As a skin clinic and beauty salon, they said to us we can’t provide any facial treatments and that’s 80 per cent of where our income comes from,” she said. “They said we can provide only waxing

Maribyrnong council is rolling out more signage warning people to abide by social distancing rules following concerns over large public gatherings in Footscray in breach of lockdown laws. Residents in the vicinity of Henry Turner South Reserve on Farnsworth Avenue have voiced concerns with the council and Victoria Police about a large group of men gathering to play soccer matches nearly every evening recently. One witness said up to 30 men have been meeting for the soccer match from about 5pm each day. “On arrival [they] greet each other with no social distancing, some hugging and shaking hands, most with no masks,” the resident said. “Saturday and Sunday afternoon have been the days with the largest numbers of players.” They said that despite multiple calls to the Victoria Police hotline and local stations, there has been no action to stop the regular mass gathering. “It’s very frustrating for those of us who follow the Melbourne lockdown rules and do not want a new COVID outbreak.” Police attended the site last Monday and spoke to the players. The witness said the men started packing up, but set up again and resumed playing after the police left. A Victoria Police spokesman said he was unable to comment on specific reported breaches. Maribyrnong council chief executive Stephen Wall said the council wants the community to be able to enjoy public outdoor spaces, but it is important to follow the rules.

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Organisers of Victoria University’s annual volunteering blitz aren’t letting social distancing keep them down. Hundreds of staff and students are set to take part in a “virtual” V4U Day this Friday, taking VU’s flagship volunteering day online due to COVID-19 restrictions. Working from home, some teams will make face masks and ear protectors for aged care residents, others will be singing in a virtual choir for COVID-19 frontline workers. Other projects will involve volunteers compiling a recipe book to share with the broader community, making pocket hearts, creating mindful walking routes, reading

stories to children and writing letters to people isolated by the pandemic. V4U organiser Cathy Tan said this year’s virtual V4U Day also enables the children of VU to volunteer alongside their parents. “In the 10-year history of V4U Day, this is the first virtual one. The pandemic drastically changed the way we deliver events for students this year and posed many challenges,” she said. Ms Tan said the virtual V4U Day is connecting students, staff, alumni and the local community – “something we need more than ever”.

Police are seeking help identifying a group of teen suspects allegedly involved in an armed robbery in Yarraville in June. A group of youths followed four 13-year-old boys along Somerville Road to Bayview Road about 2pm Monday, June 29. They surrounded the victims while one youth produced a knife and demanded their wallets. The youths fled on foot north along Bayview Road. Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Williamstown park dining plan By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay’s parks and public land are set to become alfresco dining areas. Planning Minister Richard Wynne said hospitality venues could use outdoor spaces and nearby parks and public land to serve patrons without a planning permit for the next 12 months. Businesses will still need permission from Hobsons Bay council. “We understand this has been an incredibly challenging time for our hospitality venues and these exemptions will help to make sure the transition to COVID-safe dining is as easy as possible,” Mr Wynne said.

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Will’s Williamstown cafe co-owner Steven Do said Commonwealth Reserve opposite could become a dining venue, which he said was preferable to converting the parking space outside his business into a parklet. “It is a very good option and I believe it will create an effect that draws people to the Williamstown beach hub and it will create a lot of traffic,” he said. “But we need that parking because Nelson Place … to lose parking, it will effect the businesses. “If all these tables were able to be moved to onto the park opposite … people would be more likely to come to the area.” Williamstown Chamber of Commerce vice president Craig Turton, who owns Santorini Greek restaurant, said several businesses had discussed banding together to share outdoor space.

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“For example, in Cole Street, which is where we are, ourselves and the Steam Packet and Burger Culture got together and said, how about if we close part of the road and turn it into a big picnic area and turfed it?” Altona’s Ilch Mickovski, who has been

speaking on behalf of Altona Village Traders Association, Laverton Traders Association, Newport Traders Association and Williamstown Chamber of Commerce said Logan Reserve in Altona could become another dining area.

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Giant switched on to local talent By Benjamin Millar A Footscray games developer has carved a path into the big league after catching the attention of gaming giant Nintendo. Dylan Walker, 27, has had his game Elden: Path of the Forgotten released on global gaming platform Nintendo Switch. Walker said the idea for the “deeply personal” game was first conceived as part of his final project while studying at SAE Creative Media Institute. “The inspiration came from my experience

of moving out of home when I was 15 years old – the game doesn’t hold your hand and kind of throws you into a dark world,” he said. Walker took the idea for Elden: Path of the Forgotten into further development upon graduating, employing a team with the assistance of Film Victoria funding. After working on the game for three years, he relocated to Taiwan for a further six months to work with an in-house development team. “I had never programmed before attending SAE; I was an artist who didn’t finish high school and I gained access to SAE through my

portfolio submission,” he said. “Studying at SAE gave me options to explore. I never thought I would be a programmer, but now I do it every day and I love it.” Working from The Arcade – a dedicated co-working space for the games sector in Port Melbourne – Walker has observed the progress the industry is making and encourages people to become involved. “Australia is currently one of the best places in the world for games development … there is a lot of talented people and money being invested into this sector,” he said.

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Sculptures bring joy Acclaimed Maribyrnong artist Felipe Reynolds is known around the world for designing giant inflatables such as the bear mascot for the Sochi Olympics and for the world premiere of King Kong the musical. Now, he has taken up residency at Seaworks in Williamstown, making inflatables that can be seen from the street to give people hope and joy during the COVID-19 lockdown. One is Puck, a six-metre high baby dinosaur inspired by world-renowned artist Takashi Murakami and Japanese toy design. “He was originally designed for the SummerSalt Festival, which activated the arts precinct throughout Melbourne, and he was part of a suite of inflatables,” Reynolds said. “Then there were tentacles that came out of Hamer Hall out of the Arts Centre, and the baby girl in an onesie is called Shine, and she was outside a laneway that was blocked off

for an arts hub centre. “The inflatables which are on display here at Seaworks, I’ve arranged them with Halloween in mind so that’s why it’s got a bit of a ghoulish theme in the window. “I’ve faced them towards the window … even at night-time, they’re illuminated so people can come by and have their own interaction while social distancing.” During the lockdown, Reynolds also created the ‘Messengers of Brisbane’ for the Brisbane Festival, working alongside acclaimed artist Florentijn Hofman. Their six giant Gouldian finches nest around Brisbane in key festival areas. “I think hope is what’s needed and making things possible and keeping your hopes and imaginations alive was really important to get through.” Felipe Reynolds with his giant inflatable baby dinosaur Puck, and one of the Gouldian finches.

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Push to rename Gellibrand By Goya Dmytryshchak

are dramatically underrepresented in the names of our federal electorates,” it states. “There are many women who have made outstanding contributions to Australia but only 17 of the 150 federal electorates are named after them. We can do better.” The AEC is considering public suggestions on the redistribution of Gellibrand and Mr Watts told Star Weekly it was “our opportunity to show them we want to give women the recognition they deserve”.

Victoria’s first and only female premier could be recognised with the renaming of the federal electorate of Gellibrand after “the west’s favourite daughter”. Joan Kirner, who died in 2015 at age 76, has been remembered as the ultimate trailblazer whose love of Williamstown was matched only by her passion for education and equal rights for women. She was the member for Melbourne West from 1982-88 and for Williamstown from 1988-1994. Labor MP Tim Watts is petitioning the Australian Electoral Commission to rename the federal electorate he represents from Gellibrand to Kirner. Mr Watts previously pushed for Gellibrand to be renamed Cooper, after Indigenous rights pioneer William Cooper. Instead, the electorate of Batman, which took its name from John Batman, was abolished in 2019 and replaced by the division of Cooper. In 2018, Mr Watts said European lawyer and explorer Joseph Gellibrand, who is thought to be a drafter of the Batman Treaty that dispossessed several Aboriginal clans of their land, was not an appropriate namesake for a federal electorate. Mr Watts’ current petition states the names of federal electorates should recognise Australians who have made outstanding contributions to our nation. “Yet the contributions of women who have helped make Australia the country it is today

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“That’s why I’ve launched this campaign to rename my electorate after Joan Kirner, a great Australian woman and a great woman of Melbourne’s west. “Joan was not only the first woman to become premier of Victoria – she’s also made a massive contribution to the broader nation through her role in the founding of Landcare and EMILY’s List. “There’s been a huge show of support since launching earlier this week with over 600 signatures on the petition already.” Gellibrand was created in 1949 and covers Altona, Altona North, Altona Meadows, Kingsville, Laverton, Newport, Seabrook, Seaholme, Seddon, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Williamstown, Williamstown North and Yarraville; and parts of Brooklyn, Footscray, Laverton North, Point Cook, West Footscray and Williams Landing.

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An Altona North medical practice has become the first GP respiratory clinic testing for coronavirus in Melbourne’s west, as part of the federal government’s roll-out of 100 such pop-up clinics Australia-wide. It comes as Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Tuesday announced Victoria would have the widest testing criteria of COVID-19 in Australia. She said anyone experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms such as a cough or shortness of breath could ring ahead to a clinic to be tested. As of Tuesday, Victoria had 1291 cases, an increase of 10 since Monday. There have been 14 deaths statewide, while 40 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care. There are 13 cases in Hobsons Bay and 10 in Maribyrnong.

By Goya Dmytryshchak An Altona North medical practice has become the first GP respiratory clinic testing for coronavirus in Melbourne’s west, as part of the federal government’s roll-out of 100 such pop-up clinics Australia-wide. It comes as Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Tuesday announced Victoria would have the widest testing criteria of COVID-19 in Australia. She said anyone experiencing fever and respiratory symptoms such as a cough or shortness of breath could ring ahead to a clinic to be tested. As of Tuesday, Victoria had 1291 cases, an increase of 10 since Monday. There have been 14 deaths statewide, while 40 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care. There are 13 cases in Hobsons Bay and 10 in Maribyrnong.

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with only one or two sets of gowns, one set of masks, and all you’re changing is your gloves.” Dr Haikerwal said more coronavirus cases were expected to be detected as testing restrictions were relaxed. “There’s more people now who are eligible for the test so there’s more coming forward to be

tested,” he said. “When this whole thing started, the joke was Indonesia is the safest place in the world to be because they weren’t reporting any cases, but they weren’t testing anybody. “And of course, Bali was one of the earliest places that shut down after China.

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“That’s why we need to do the testing. “Australia must not fall asleep at the wheel or rest on its dubious laurels but look to the disaster in Europe and the USA and invest in the health of the nation and our people. “Dropping the ball on health will be catastrophic.”

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Victoria’s state of emergency has been extended to May 11 to help continue to contain the spread of COVID-19. At Altona North, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal and partners run the Blackshaws Road pop-up clinic which was assembled from portables and tents over 10 days. Dr Haikerwal said the respiratory clinic enabled treatment of multiple patients with breathing conditions, including COVID-19, who were unable to be seen in a normal GP practice. Tests can be conducted without a change of personal protective gowns and masks, or shutting down and deep cleaning rooms between patients. The clinic had been the first in Victoria to start swabbing people for coronavirus in the carpark until it ran out of gear. “There were no masks and then there were no gowns and then there were no swabs, so we had to do something different,” Dr Haikerwal said. “What we are doing now is … 50 or 60 tests

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Help to avoid mortgage crisis repossession to recoup the funds – which, most  of the time is for a lesser amount – is the last  step  a  lender  will  want  to  take,”  Ms  Grubisa  said.  “Many  will  want  to  cut  a  deal  with  the  borrower – such as reworking the terms of the  loan,  temporarily  reducing  the  interest  rate  or repayments or, as a last resort, allow the borrower to sell the property for them. “The  key  is  to  have  an  open  line  of  communication with the lender, show you are  willing to work with them, and know your rights.  They  won’t  foreclose  on  a  mortgagor  as long as they are trying to work through the situation with them.”

Dominique outlines what some of your options are if your repayment holiday has ended and you’re struggling to restart repayments: • Propose a temporary repayment plan which  allows you to make smaller, regular payments until your temporary hardship period eases. • Request  a  mortgage  modification.  If  your  income  is  reduced  for  an  indefinite  period,  you could either extend the term of the loan to  reduce the size of each repayment or switch to  an interest-only loan. • Seek  forbearance.  This  is  applicable  for  mortgagors who cannot make loan repayments  in  the  short  term,  but  are  expecting  a  lump

sum  payment  that  will  cover  repayments  in  arrears. Forbearance is where the lender agrees  to forego loan repayments for a while and will accept the lump sum down the track.  • Ask for a short sale. This prevents the bank  from repossessing a property. The lender allows  you to put the property on the market yourself, then present all purchase offers to them.  • Seek  hardship  relief.  Lenders  are  obliged  by law and their own Codes of Practice to help  you in times of difficulty if you have reasonable  cause  to  request  financial  hardship.  Most  lenders  also  have  hardship  officers  who  can  review your situation.

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More than 800,000 Australian mortgagors have arranged payment deferrals with their lenders since COVID-19 hit in March. Now  that  these  repayment  holidays  –  and  government  stimulus  payments  –  are  being  wound  back,  some  households  may  face  a  mortgage crisis if their income levels have not  rebounded.  Debt  management  expert  Dominique  Grubisa, has had 25 years’ experience helping   stressed mortgagors negotiate with their lender to reduce their repayments or get out of their  mortgage with as little a fallout as possible. “The  lengthy  process  of  a  property

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FCAC  executive  director  Robyn  Gawenda  said  the  site,  which  last  year  operated  as  the  Due  West  Arts  Festival  hub,  has    been  renovated  during  the  pandemic  closure  period to make way for the new venture. “FCAC is thrilled to be working with Ellen  to bring Myrtle Wine Café to life,” he said. “Myrtle’s  focus  on  environmental  sustainability  and  local  community  engagement resonates deeply with our values at FCAC, and we are looking forward to  welcoming  the  community  back  to  this  important meeting place.”

Altona  Coles  worker  Janet  Webb  has  chalked  up  35  years  at  the  Pier  Street  supermarket. She started working at the store in 1985  and still recalls the day she got the job. “I find it hard to believe it has been 35  years  since  Michelle  Briscoe  called  me  to say that the store manager at Coles Altona  is  looking  to  hire  six  ladies  and  that  I  was  lucky  enough  to  be  one  of  them,” Ms Webb said. “I  have  had  the  privilege  of  working  with  some  fantastic  store  managers  and  team  members,  including  my  two  daughters. “As a team member, I have had some  very  enjoyable  evenings  out  celebrating  special  occasions,  and  it  has  been  a  joy  and  privilege  to  see  all  the  after-school  casuals go into their new positions they  were aiming for.” And she has a message for regulars who come in to shop. “Who  could  forget  our  most  valued  customers,”  Ms  Webb  said.  “You  make  me laugh and make me cry. “I  love  the  Altona  people  and  thank  you for shopping Coles Altona”. Store  manager  Sumon  Saha  said  colleagues all agreed Ms Webb was “the  nicest person you will ever meet and all  the customers love Janet.”

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FCAC’s Robyn Gawenda and Daniel Santangeli with Myrtle Wine Café proprietor Ellen Turner. (Gianna Rizzo)

Cafe culture ready to awaken Hospitality  venues  could  soon  be  blooming  once  more  throughout  the  inner-west  as  months  of  hard  lockdown  triggered  by  the  coronavirus crisis begin to ease. Myrtle Wine Café at Footscray Community  Arts Centre is one of a handful of new ventures that have been waiting for the state  government’s go-ahead for venues to slowly reopen. Set  to  open  on  November  4,  the  café  will  be the latest hospitality venture to be situated  in Henderson House, the precinct’s recently  renovated heritage building. Myrtle  Wine  Café  is  the  second  venue  to  be  opened  by  local  Ellen  Turner,  following

on from her popular Willow Wine Café in Kingsville. Ms  Turner  said  the  licensed  café  will  have  a  low-waste  approach  with  a  focus  on  local  producers,  seasonal  food  and  ethical  sourcing. “This is a rare and exciting opportunity for  me to work with such an incredible institution  and in vibrant Footscray,” she said. “With  Myrtle  Wine  Café,  I  hope  to  add  value  to  the  area  and  provide  a  beautiful  environment for people to meet and work.” The café will be set in the iconic bluestone  Henderson House building, which has perched  above the Maribyrnong River since 1872.

Cricket club scores mental health funds Gellibrand  Cricket  Club  has  scored  a  $3000  grant for mental health. The Newport-based club will use the funds  stumped  up  by  Australia  Post  to  engage  Outside  the  Locker  Room  to  provide  mental  health workshops. Treasurer  Mark  Keating  said  money  would  be  used  for  the  club’s  Gellibrand  Youth  Support  Program,  raising  awareness  about  youth mental health. “A  lot  of  the  time  it’s  good  just  for  kids  to  recognise  the  signs  and  know  they’ve  got  somewhere to go to get some help,” he said. “As a club, we’ve got three junior girls’ teams

and  five  or  six  junior  boys’  teams  and  we’ve  done  one  of  these  things  before  with  the  Jim  Stynes Foundation, and I think the kids find it  invaluable. “They’re all teenagers between about 12 and  17 so it’s a critical time for them. “I  think  if  you  get  kids  at  that  age  they’re  still  impressionable;  they  hopefully  haven’t  entrenched  views  like  some  of  us  older  folks  that are then hard to change. “Sports clubs, generally, can be like a second  home  for  a  lot  of  these  kids.  They  feel  they  belong at the club and it’s important for them.” Australia  Post  executive  general  manager

Nicole  Sheffield  said  she  was  proud  to  be  awarding  the  funds  in  what  had  been  an  incredibly challenging year. “The  organisations  we’ve  funded  aim  to  help improve the mental health and wellbeing  of  Australians  by  helping  individuals  and  communities be more connected,” she said. “The  projects  will  help  to  increase  community  awareness  and  understanding  of  mental health and how to stay mentally well, and  strengthen  connections  to  mental  health  support services.” Goya Dmtryshchak

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28 Council Lane,Williamstown When a sensational position and a spectacular design come together the combination is impossible to resist. In just the same way, this brilliant three bedroom, two bathroom home brings inside style and outdoor excellence together with equally exceptional results! Living and dining areas feature polished floors that flow to an alfresco zone of significant allure where a barbeque kitchen, fabulous pizza oven, elegant paving, heating, automatic louvres and an awning create the perfect context for entertaining. A refined retreat, powder room, separate laundry and a secure garage add to the profile of a superb property, just moments from Nelson Place, Williamstown Primary School and the water.

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29 Edina Street,Williamstown Warmly welcoming spaces and a family friendly location ensure this inviting home has a future that’s exactly as successful as its past has so obviously been. Polished floors, high ceilings and heating/cooling enhance the mood of a living and dining space that incorporates an impeccably maintained open-plan kitchen while a sun-room or study featuring French doors to the rear deck adds the flexibility of a separate dining room if so desired.Three inviting bedrooms deliver ideal accommodation that’s complemented by a central bathroom and the convenience of a separate laundry in a home that makes the ‘move in and enjoy’ message irresistibly clear. A great garden, secure shed and off street parking complete the picture, just moments from parks and playgrounds, North Williamstown station, shopping and secondary schools.

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2/4 Florence Street,Williamstown Character, comfort and convenience are bought together beautifully by this desirable dual level townhouse, one of only two in a setting defined by appealing proximity to North Williamstown station.Totally individual, impeccably maintained, the design’s classically inspired lines frame inviting spaces for living and dining that feature reverse cycle heating/cooling and sliding glass at two points to landscaped courtyard surroundings. A kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances handles the catering while upstairs is dedicated to accommodation, where two double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a romantic balcony, share a central semi ensuite bathroom. Attractive from any angle, with ample proportions for parking.

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14 Illawarra Street,Williamstown Striking lines, seductive spaces, the texture of exposed brick and the natural beauty of cedar – each element of this engaging home makes a major contribution to its appeal! Living and dining areas that are linked yet distinct share the spotlight with a superb contemporary kitchen.Three bedrooms, including a vibrant, versatile loft, each feature fabulous beamed ceilings while a bathroom that’s impeccably appointed enhances the accommodation. Capture an address that concludes with a north-facing rear aspect, refined retreat and off street parking. Nelson Place, the Botanic Gardens, Williamstown station, the BayTrail and the bay itself all just moments away!

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12 Osborne Street,Williamstown The appeal begins with the location, progresses to the profile and is confirmed by the spaces – by the time you’re reading this it’s already irresistible!The renovation this four bedroom, two bathroom Victorian has received creates a family scenario that’s exceptional in every way. Period character is clearly conveyed by a classical façade that introduces a refined living room.To the rear, a modern mood defines living and dining areas feature polished floorboards, a superb contemporary kitchen and seamless flow to a north-facing rear garden. Ideal proximity to Williamstown station, the beach, schools and Nelson Place further fulfills the family wish-list!

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1/8 Angliss Street,Yarraville Intelligently designed so that family friendly accommodation fits beautifully into a format that offers total contemporary comfort, this exceptional residence brings a fresh new perspective to a fantastic position. Downstairs living/dining areas featuring elite quality engineered timber floors flow to a refined alfresco 1/8 Angliss retreat while anStreet,Yarraville open-plan kitchen with stone benches, superb appliances and a walk-in pantry balances form and functiondesigned brilliantly.soFour and three bathrooms,fits including one of each on thethat downstairs level, Intelligently thatbedrooms family friendly accommodation beautifully into a format offers total feature a fabulous upstairs bedroom with walk-in robes andnew ensuite - a spacetothat deliversposition. daily delights. contemporary comfort, thismain exceptional residence brings a fresh perspective a fantastic Heating/cooling, and parking two carselite further enhance the chance to floors secureflow a spectacular new home from Downstairs living/dining areasfor featuring quality engineered timber to a refined alfresco a leading architect and a renowned localstone builder, moments from Angliss Reserve, Cruickshank Stony retreat while an open-plan kitchen with benches, superb appliances and a walk-in pantryPark, balances form Creek Reserve and Kingsville Primary School. and function brilliantly. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms, including one of each on the downstairs level, feature a fabulous upstairs main bedroom with walk-in robes and ensuite - a space that delivers daily delights. 1-8anglissstreetyarraville.com.au Heating/cooling, and parking for two cars further enhance the chance to secure a spectacular new home from a leading architect and a renowned local builder, moments from Angliss Reserve, Cruickshank Park, Stony Creek Reserve and Kingsville Primary School.

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SPORT Hillier bolsters Wyndham’s coaching panel The lure of working at a big association was behind Gerard Hillier’s move to the Wyndham Basketball Association. Hillier is a successful coach at a number of different levels and has worked with both Basketball Victoria and in club land. He joins Wyndham as its new player and coach development manager. Hillier said it was exciting to join a club such as Wyndham. “It’s a big club and big growth area which has a lot of good pathways and good programs already,” he said. “I grew up in Yarraville so I’m a western suburbs boy. I was at Southern Pen for the last 10 years. “Southern Pen is a small club, I wanted to look for a bigger club. Wyndham is in that growth corridor and there’s so many options.”

Hillier, who was the Sharks director of coaching and pathways, coached just about every level of basketball at Southern Peninsula, He also was Australian head coach for the 3X3 team for the Youth Olympics. Hillier replaces Reece Potter in the role, with Potter moving back to Sydney. With the two men sharing a friendship, Hillier already has plenty of knowledge of the Wyndham program. “Reece and I worked side-by-side and mentored each other with our programs and everything at club land. “I’ve got a good grip on the program and we’re well positioned to move forward again.” Hillier, who started the role last week, said while the focus would be on helping further develop all their programs, the first step was a simple one.

“After COVID-19 the immediate challenge is getting all young players and senior domestic players back playing again. “Obviously this has been an extremely challenging time for everyone in our sport, but it has been heartening to see players and coaches continue to commit to improvement through online sessions. “I would love to talk about championships and winning things, but getting local players back playing basketball again is the most important thing.” He said there would be some junior players move into the Big V program next season. “We not only want to be a big program, but a program filled with locals,” he said. “We want to bring a few junior players into the program to help develop them and for the longevity of the program.”

Late coaching change By Tara Murray Altona has had a last minute coaching change ahead of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-west season, with Shane Jones moving to Queensland. Jones was appointed the club’s coach for this season earlier this year having returned from premier club Footscray. But a job opportunity in Queensland has meant he can’t continue on in the role. The club announced last Saturday that James Grubb, who was set to be an assistant coach this season, will step up into the coaching role. A’s president Darren McConville said it was disappointing to lose Jones, who previously played at the club. “Shane got the promotion and they asked him to move to Queensland to run the office up there. “It’s a good opportunity for him and the family to relocate.” McConville said it was an easy decision to appoint Grubb as coach. Grubb returned to the club last season after spending time at premier club Footscray. McConville said COVID-19 meant it was difficult to look at external coaches without getting them into the club and being so close to the start of the season. Lsst season Grubb averaged more than 50 with the bat, making more than 800 runs for the season, the second most in the division. He also took 26 wickets to be in the top 10 as well as being one of the standout players of the competition for the season. “James is more than capable,” McConville said. “He was doing a lot of the pre-planning with Shane anyway, so it won’t be a massive jump in learning for him.” McConville said they had managed to keep most of last season’s playing group together heading into this season. The A’s made the semi-finals last season, losing to Williamstown, which was crowned premiers for finishing on top of the ladder after the grand final didn’t go ahead. In a bonus for the A’s, Josh Young returns from Willy Imps. McConville said the club was looking to use the semi-final appearance as a base to go at least one step further this season. The A’s are scheduled to start their season on November 21 against Yarraville. The season will be all one-dayers due to COVID-19. McConville said they would be ready to start training once they were given the go ahead. It’s expected that clubs will have clearer timeframes in the next week or so. “We’ve had a lot of help from the VSDCA, Cricket Victoria and council,” he said.

The Devils are starting to put their rosters in place for next season. Boomers legend John Dorge is back as men’s coach, while the club is set to announce a new women’s coach in the coming weeks. Potter, who had a dual role at the club, was also coach of the women’s side. Hillier said he would likely do some coaching at the club as well. WBA general manager Craig Armstead said Hillier would be a terrific asset for the association. “Gerard’s resume speaks for itself, with experience across all levels of basketball, and his commitment to improvement during his time at Southern Peninsula really stood out for the WBA executive,” Armstead said. Tara Murray

Lakers ready to pounce Caroline Springs believes it’s in a good position for a finals tilt in Western Region Football League division 1. Having improved every year in the top flight, the Lakers were hoping for a finals berth in 2020 before COVID-19 hit. Lakers football director Marc Raak said with the majority of their list signing on and a few new recruits, they were happy with how things were going. Brodie Holland will again lead the side after re-signing as coach. “We were in a really good position, thinking that the season was going to go ahead,” Raak said. “We had 50-odd on the training track and we were a bit devastated that it didn’t go ahead. “We spoke as a club and set goals for this year to get into a finals game for the first time in div 1. The players and coaching staff are driven.” Raak said they had lost just one player from this year’s squad, which was due to business commitments in Mildura. Their new signings for 2020 have re-signed for next year, led by former Adelaide-listed player Will Young. The Lakers have announced their first new signing for 2021, with ruckman Brock McGregor joining the club. McGregor had been playing with Essendon District Football League premier division side Keilor. He missed last year’s premiership after injuring his knee. “He is a ruck and it was a hole that we needed to fill,” Raak said. “We spoke with him a while ago about giving him an opportunity. What we are looking for suited us both and he’s looking to move into the Caroline Springs area and be part of our community.” Raak said they were delighted with where the list was sitting at the moment. He said they were still talking to players. “There’s one or two others we would like to add to our list as well. “We’ll look to improve in one or two other areas.” Like all clubs, the Lakers are unsure when they will be able to start pre-season training due to COVID-19 restrictions. Raak said they would look to start as soon as they were allowed. “We’re just waiting for clarification,” he said. “When we’re allowed, we will be out there on that day we’re allowed.” Tara Murray

James Grubb is Altona’s new coach. (Mark Wilson)

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Seidel appointed Melton Thoroughbreds coach Andrew Seidel is returning to the coaching hot seat after being appointed Melton Thoroughbreds’ Big V women’s coach for next year’s division 2 season. Seidel coached the Sunbury Jets youth league girls team to back-to-back championships in 2017-18, but was not reappointed to lead the side in the Youth League Championships division for the first time. After two years out of coaching, Seidel decided he wanted back in and successfully applied for the Melton women’s role. Seidel said the COVID-19 break, which resulted in limited basketball this year, had played a role in getting him back into basketball. “Unfortunately I wasn’t reappointed after two championships at Sunbury and I had to walk away from coaching as there wasn’t any jobs,” he said. “I’ve had the passion and the bite to coach again the last month or two. I applied for a couple of jobs and got this one.

“During COVID I missed basketball.” Seidel has just built a house in the Melton municipality, which played a factor in applying for the role. He replaces Lauren Olcorn, who stood down as coach. Olcorn was instrumental in getting the women’s Big V program back up and running in Melton. The side was reestablished in 2018 after folding at the end of 2010. “Lauren stepped away due to some family commitments and decided to not go on with the role,” Seidel said. “I want to see if we can develop the side even further and get it up into division 1.” Seidel said he knew a couple of players from this year’s squad, having previously coached them at Sunbury. He said he would look to recruit a few players to help strength the side. The club has also announced Adrian Adams as the youth league women’s coach. The club was due to have a yough league girls team for

the first time this year, before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. Seidel said it was exciting to see the pathway being established at the club. “I’ve had experience coaching youth league and getting a pathway and somewhere to move up to, gives them a bit more incentive. “Hopefully they’ll stay around and play women’s.” Seidel said he can’t wait to get things underway. “I’m excited,” he said. “I’m someone with fresh ideas and new to the club. “Hopefully the club is heading in the right direction and I’m extremely excited about this new opportunity.” Tara Murray Andrew Seidel is back in the coching hot seat. (Shawn Smits)

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New Gisborne skipper Jason Wilson. (Shawn Smits) 206366_04

Second win for Dragons By Tara Murray It’s been a juggling act for Gisborne as it returned to the nets and field in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association. As a regional club, the Dragons are allowed to train in groups of set numbers. Regional teams in the GDCA are also playing against each other in a round robin competition until the metro teams are allowed to play. New McIntyre Cup captain Jason Wilson said it had been good to be back. “We’re getting about 70-odd people to training,” he said. “It’s good to have a run around with some mates and be back out there after six months. “It’s challenging organising it all and we have to do it over a couple of different ovals and there’s a few different team leaders.” Among those training with the Dragons are several Gisborne-based cricketers who are playing in Melbourne competitions. All have played for the Dragons at some point in their careers.

Several of them, including premier cricket players Lachie McKenna and Roby Lane, last season’s captain Jarryd Vernon and Luke Macumber, all played in the Dragons opening round matches. “It’s great having their knowledge and leadership around with them all playing at a high level of cricket,” Wilson said. “It’s good to see them pass on the knowledge to the younger players, as we have a lot of them. “I’m just trying to balance that on the field as we have plenty of depth with those guys playing. “I do have to manage everyone on the field and give everyone a hit and rotate the batting.” Another player who has started the season with the Dragons is former Australian under-19 captain Pat McKenna. McKenna, who spent time on Greater Western Sydney and Melbourne’s AFL lists, hasn’t played a lot of cricket in recent years. He played two games last season for the Dragons. Wilson said McKenna would play with them until Christmas but is unsure of his

availability after the break because of work commitments. Wilson, who captained his home club back in Gippsland for a number of years, said he was enjoying the opportunity to step up and captain the Dragons. On Friday, the Dragons faced Woodend in the second of its regional senior competition pool matches and made it two from two. Woodend made 9-83 from its overs, with former Dragon Riley Vernon top scoring with 40. Roby Lane took two wickets. The Dragons made the runs two wickets down and with five overs remaining. Sam Mackay top-scored with 40 not out. Making the most of the public holiday proved a successful move with rain resulting in few other matches being completed. Just three other senior matches achieved results over Friday and Saturday. In Pool B, Bacchus Marsh 2 was too good for Riddell. The other pool A match featuring the McIntyre Cup teams, Romsey and Bacchus Marsh didn’t go ahead.

Glen Marr has held many coaching roles at Taylors Lakes Cricket Club. He’s coached junior sides and, for the past three seasons, has been the batting coach for the senior Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association side. This season he has taken on the senior coaching role, replacing Janaka Deegodagamage who has left the club to coach at a higher level. Marr said he just loved cricket and being involved. “For me, I’m just happy to do anything,” he said. “I’ve been on and off at the club for 20 years and my sons play here. “I’ve been helping out in the past and I’m not working any more, so I have more time to put into it. “I just love the game and the enjoyment for me is seeing them all improve.” Marr already knows most of the playing group and has played with several of the junior players coming through. He said the club had kept most of last year’s side together, but travel restrictions meant they would be without international players – Aamir Raza was meant to be an assistant coach while playing at the club for a second season. Marr said they were still settling their line-up, with COVID-19 delaying some people’s decisions about their playing future. Amhit Padwal, who played with Altona last season, will be a playing assistant coach. Marr and Padwal have already been speaking about training plans, with a likely date for a return to training nearing. The Lions last season made a qualifying final after an exciting final round of the season. Marr said the biggest focus this season was improvement. “The first thing is we will try and focus on the skills,” he said. “We won’t set any targets, it’s a funny season. “We are traditionally better in one-dayers from my experience because of our batting, but I will take it as it comes. “I’ll try and get the guys to enjoy it and better themselves. If we make good choices when in the middle, the rest will take care of itself.” The Lions are set to kick off their season on November 21, at home against Ivanhoe. Tara Murray

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