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Andrew Price (left) and Maria Lodola-Price (right) in costume at last year’s Halloween event. (Supplied)

Manor Lakes residents Andrew Price and Maria Lodola-Price are again gearing up for a spook-tacular Halloween. Each year, the husband and wife decorate their house for Halloween and invite neighbours to attend a special viewing event to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. However the pandemic means fundraising efforts this year have taken a different direction. The couple will host an online house decorating contest, Amazing Race competition, family costume and pet costume contest and colouring competition. The Manor Lakes Estate will donate $50 for every entry received into some of the costume and decorating categories. Ms Lodola-Price said they were hoping to raise at least $1000 for the Starlight Children’s Foundation this year. “Lots of local businesses have donated prizes, I think it’s amazing, even though many have probably been negatively-impacted at this time,” she said. Details: facebook.com/ML.Halloween/, https://starlightfundraisers.org.au/manorlakes-halloween Alesha Capone

Metro lockdown lifted By Goya Dmytryshchak and Laura Michell 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. There were 14 active cases of COVID-19 in Wyndham as of Monday, out of a total 2265 since the pandemic began.

Premier Daniel Andrews said under the third step, from 11.59pm on Tuesday, Melbourne would move from “stay home” to “stay safe”, with no more 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 until at least November 8.

Cafes, restaurants and pubs can reopen with outdoor caps of 50 patrons and indoor limits of 20. Beauty and personal care services can resume and 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. 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 Sunday, November 8 on the timelines and thresholds for taking the last step. He said today should be a “period of pride and optimism that we have defeated this second wave”.

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‘Sick’ election tactics slammed By Alesha Capone Two Wyndham council election candidates have called for police and the Local Government Inspectorate to investigate “appalling” and “sick” brochures which have circulated in the municipality. The black and white brochures, which have been seen by Star Weekly, include defamatory and untrue allegations about two Iramoo ward candidates – independent Justin Colee and long-time councillor and former mayor Peter Maynard. One of the brochures includes explicit

content. Neither includes the name and address of who authorised their publication, as required by the Victorian Electoral Commission. Mr Colee, a first-time candidate, said he was “absolutely appalled” when a friend alerted him to the brochure, after finding it in their postbox. “I’m really hurt and destroyed as a person,” he said. “I just want to say how hurt I am – I’ve never ever seen anything done like this, not to anyone. “I don’t even know why someone would do this. I don’t know what people get out of that sort of nonsense.” Mr Colee and Cr Maynard said the brochures

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A Tarneit mother whose car was stolen twice within a fortnight, and her roommate injured while trying to stop the thieves, says she feels unsafe in her own home. Taylor Maloney said she “cannot wait to get away” from the area, but can’t afford to pay out her lease and find a new house. “I don’t feel safe at home. This incident had affected my sleep,” the mother of three said. “I have lived in Werribee, Hoppers and Tarneit basically my whole life and I cannot wait to get away.” Ms Maloney said her car was stolen from her home on September 23. Police found the undamaged vehicle and it was returned to her the next day. Just two weeks later, on October 7, she was in her garage about 8pm, when she heard her car – which was parked in the driveway – start up. Ms Maloney said she, her roommate and some friends ran outside, to see two men of African appearance stealing the car. Ms Maloney’s roommate jumped onto the car as the offenders struggled to get the Ford Falcon into gear while reversing out of the driveway. The thieves drove to Isabella Way, where they hit a parked car, jamming the roommate’s left foot between the two vehicles. “She has let go at this point, obviously because of the impact, and been thrown. [She] landed on a driveway and rolled onto the road and gutter,” Ms Maloney said. “She jumped on the car because she honestly thought they [the thieves] wouldn’t want to hurt anyone and would have bailed and taken off, but unfortunately that was not the case.” Ms Maloney said her roommate was taken to hospital with injuries including bruising and cuts to her feet and hand. Police are investigating the theft. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. Alesha Capone

Top: Ms Maloney’s damaged car. Above: Ms Maloney’s flatmate suffered cuts to her hand and feet while trying to stop the car thieves. (Pictures: Supplied)

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also received one. “I think there needs to be an investigation into the doings of some candidates, this is inexcusable,” Cr Maynard said. He described the brochures as “sick”. “This is Australia – it doesn’t matter who runs for council, any ridgy-didge person in the community can run,” he said. “I wish all those that run a good campaign and a fair campaign all the best.” Mr Colee and Cr Maynard both said they would report the brochures to the police and the Local Government Inspectorate. Coting for the election closed on Friday.

Wyndham council has taken a big hit, recording an operating deficit of $11.5 million for the 2019-20 financial year. Financial reports, released by the council last week, stated the deficit was a result of the council’s COVID-19 rescue packages; depreciation of assets; and higher material and services expenses. It also took into account a drop in user fees at the Werribee tip, Aqua Pulse, Eagle Stadium, the Civic Centre, community centres and libraries, which have been closed or operating at a reduced capacity due to the pandemic. The council has provided grants valued up to $2 million to 285 local businesses, waived more than $1 million in fees and charges and introduced rates rebates for some residents in response to the pandemic. Another key focus has been providing food relief for community members who are without access to fresh food due to pandemic restrictions, financial difficulty or isolation. The Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing has been transformed into a community kitchen. Since the beginning of August it has produced 11,100 meals and 1740 hampers. The council’s Youth Resource Centre’s Food Bank has also provided more than 1330 food parcels to residents since March. According to council’s annual report, the council achieved a surplus of $293.3 million for the 2019-20 financial year – which included all revenue received. However it stated that an “adjusted underlying result” was a “better measure” of council’s operating performance, and resulted in an $11.5 million deficit.

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Uniting Vic.Tas has appealed for Wyndham residents to support Operation Santa. Uniting Vic.Tas, which runs Uniting Wyndham in Werribee, holds the campaign every year to provide Christmas gifts to community members who are doing it tough. Most years, Uniting invites disadvantaged local families to attend a special celebration and choose from a selection of new toys and gifts donated by the community. Uniting Vic.Tas volunteer programs co-ordinator Shelley Johnston said that being able to present toys to children at Christmas was one of the highlights of the year. But she said that for this year’s Operation

Santa, Uniting Vic.Tas has decided it will be safer to assist families with e-gift vouchers rather than toy donations. Ms Johnston said that due to COVID-19, Uniting Wyndham was expecting more families than ever to seek emergency assistance this Christmas. “The impact of job losses and the extended lockdown has stretched many family budgets to breaking point,” Ms Johnston said. To support Operation Santa donate via the GoFundMe page (search ‘Gifts for Families Uniting Wyndham’) or host your own fundraising event. Details: www. unitingvictas.org.au/fundraising-at-uniting/ fundraise-for-us/

Homicide Squad detectives last week charged 11 people with murder in relation to the death of teenager Solomone Taufeulungaki, who was fatally stabbed in Deer Park on June 16. The 11 males had previously been charged with other offences in relation to the incident but those charges have now been upgraded to murder. Those charged include a 13-year-old Hoppers Crossing boy and a 23-year-old Hoppers Crossing man.

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Pool opening hours extended By Alesha Capone

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Swimmers will have an extra 90 minutes per day to make a splash in the Werribee Outdoor Pool, from this week. The pool re-opened to the public on October 19 – a fortnight ahead of its usual summer opening of November 1 – in line with eased COVID-19 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne. Following a push by residents the pool’s opening hours were extended from Monday. The pool is a Wyndham council facility managed by Western Leisure Services. Council’s city life director, Allison Kenwood, last week said the pool would open for an additional 90 minutes per day. “We’re pleased to advise that from Monday, 26 October. Werribee Outdoor Pool will be opening from 5.30am until 10.30am from Monday through Friday,” Ms Kenwood said. “This is in addition to the afternoon session that runs from 3.30–7pm. “These extended hours will add an additional two sessions a day to the existing program, allowing an extra 60 visitors a day to enjoy a swim. “This is in response to community feedback that people would like to be able to book in for a swim after school drop-off.” Ms Kenwood said the pool had opened earlier than usual this year, with the “split hours” of operation reflecting the anticipated demand for pool use. “We will continue to monitor the state government restrictions, as well as usage of the pool, to further guide operating hours and capacity,” she said. Ms Kenwood said the council hoped to transition into all-day operation when summer school holidays began.

Werribee resident and World War II veteran William Maurice ‘Morrie’ Weston celebrated his 100th birthday last week. Son Paul said his father was born in Carlton on October 21, 1920. He said his dad had always been active, playing competitive football, cricket, tennis and later lawn bowls. “He enjoyed travelling to Benalla to stay on [a] relative’s farm, a country kid at heart,” Paul said. Morrie enlisted for the war in August 1940 and became a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAFF), serving in Darwin and the Philippines. Upon returning to Australia, he spent another 22 or so years working as a storeman at the RAAF bases in Point Cook and Laverton. After the war, Morrie met his wife Dorothy (deceased) and they married on December 2, 1950. They had two children, Maureen (deceased) and Paul. Paul said his dad learned carpentry at night school and built a house in Laverton where he lived for 24 years before moving to Werribee. Paul said his father was passionate about remaining active. “If you ask about his longevity, I would say he kept active, whether it was work, sport and gardening,” Paul said. “He always said: ‘If you stop, you stop forever’.” Alesha Capone

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RSPCA investigates cruelty By Alesha Capone RSPCA is investigating “intentional cruelty” after two stray cats were covered and burnt by what appears to be industrial-strength glue. RSPCA Victoria inspectorate team leader Karen Collier said the suspected attack is believed to have occurred on Wednesday, October 14. Ms Collier said a Werribee resident saw the cats, seemingly in good condition, before heading to work that morning. Upon her return, she noted the cats’ fur appeared wet,

and by the next day, their skin had started to peel away. One cat has been captured and is receiving veterinary attention at U-Vet Animal Veterinary Hospital. RSPCA Victoria is working with Wyndham council to locate the second cat. An RSPCA Victoria statement said the rescued cat suffered severe burns to her face, head and along her spine. Vets believe the cat “was doused in hot, industrial-strength glue causing painful skin burns”.

U-Vet veterinarians have treated the cat’s skin lesions, removed the unknown substance and administered pain killers. Ms Collier said the cat would require rehabilitation and foster care before she can be rehomed. “She has suffered significant mental and physical pain, but I am pleased to say the vets expect her to make a full recovery,” Ms Collier said. “RSPCA Victoria’s inspectorate is working tirelessly to investigate and prosecute the individuals who have committed these offences, but we need those who have

information to come forward.” RSPCA Victoria is also investigating an incident in April, in which a pet cat went missing from her home in Greaves Street North, Werribee and was later found with her leg caught in an illegal trap. In February, two kittens were discovered on Bush Street, Manor Lakes. One of the kittens was found with its ear sliced off and badly broken bones. Anyone who has information relating to these incidents is encouraged to call 9224 2222 or visit rspcavic.org to make a report.

More than a pencil case Students at Heathdale Christian College in Werribee are throwing their support behind vulnerable communities in the Philippines. The students recently raised more than $10,000 for the Rehoboth Children’s Home, which is located in the village of Santa Maria. In past years, Heathdale pupils have also visited the Payatas, a Filipino community which worked at a dump site in Quezon City. The government closed the site in 2017, leaving many people without their source of food and income. Since then, social workers have helped residents learn how to make goods, such as pencil cases, to sell under the banner of Payatas Products. Heathdale vice-captain Alex Richardson and other students have been active in helping create sales opportunities for goods being made by Payatas Products. Alex and Payatas Products recently negotiated a deal with Heathdale’s booklist

supplier, Campion, to make the pencil cases a compulsory item on booklists for prep to grade six pupils at the college’s Werribee campus and prep to year eight students at the Melton campus. Alex said including the pencil cases on the college’s booklist means that six residents of the Payatas community have been given full-time work. “As well as giving them work we have also been able to consult with the people at Payatas and our other contacts in the Philippines to create the budget for this project,” Alex said. “That way we are working with the costs of things like labour and materials that the workers give us, rather than us setting the terms in Australia. This gives them more freedom as to how they work.” Alex Richardson with some of the Payatas Products pencil cases. (Supplied/Mark Davie))

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By Tara Murray Travis McCarty is walking 100 kilometres over 24 hours to help a family he doesn’t know. The father of four was so struck by a news item about the Woronka family he decided to do something to help them. Seven-year-old twins Riley and Cooper, along with their two-year-old brother Logan, have all been diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare and progressive muscle-wasting condition which has no cure. It’s likely all will need wheelchairs by the time they are 12. Mr McCarty, said the story really stuck with him. “It was a really moving thing,” he said. “I saw it on the news and I wanted to do something. I sat there for a bit and the first thing I did was donate to their GoFundMe page to help them buy a big van. “I felt like we could do something more and in the end I decided to do that walk.” Mr McCarty, who had never met the family, messaged them to see whether they were happy with him doing a fundraising walk. He said Bekk Woronka was ‘stoked’ that a stranger would do that for the family. The family have set up their own fundraising page, firstly to buy a van to fit three wheelchairs and then for a house deposit. Mr McCarty will walk from Craigieburn to Point Cook, where the Woronka family lives, on December 12. He will be joined by three friends, including his boss and Sunbury Cricket Club coach Scott Yardley, and colleague JD Houston, who will walk 100 kilometres between them. The walk will start in Craigieburn and go through Thomastown, Epping North, Altona

Travis McCarty will walk from Craigieburn to Point Cook to help three young boys with a rare condition. (Supplied)

North and Newport on the way to Point Cook. With COVID-19 restrictions in place, the group hasn’t been able to train together but Mr McCarty lives in regional Victoria, so he’s had no limits on how many kilometres he can do a day. Mr McCarty said the walk was something

the group wanted to make into a regular thing. “We’re hoping to raise about $15,000 this year and hopefully next year we can make it a bit bigger. Hopefully it gets off the ground and we can help the family out some more.” To donate go to: http://ow.ly/SwQa50BX4aA

Good news for college project Nine million dollars in funding for two Tarneit schools will be fast-tracked. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly last week said Good News Lutheran College will receive $5 million to go towards the construction of a two-storey junior primary school building for pupils in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4. The building will incorporate instruction and collaborative learning areas, including wet project areas, meeting and seminar spaces, staff planning, kitchen, multi-purpose space and student and staff amenities. “This project will help Good News Lutheran College and give local students and staff the best possible facilities,” Ms Connolly said. In addition, a new Catholic primary school which is being built in Tarneit North will receive $4 million in funding. The school is expected to open in 2023. Ms Connolly said that 56 educational projects across the state have received fast-tracked funding from the state government’s Non-Government Schools Capital Fund, to give students and staff access to the best facilities possible. Ms Connolly said the projects had also been fast-tracked to help stimulate the economy and create employment. The 56 projects will create close to 800 jobs during construction. The schools which have received funds from the Non-Government Schools Capital Fund will be able to start construction of the projects within the next six months.

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Hub to ease housing squeeze By Alesha Capone Social housing provider Unison has purchased a site in Werribee to build a community hub and 74 affordable apartments. Unison’s chief executive James King said the organisation would seek government funding and philanthropic donations to fund construction of the six-level Werribee building. Mr King said Unison hoped to build a community hub, along with an Initial Assessment and Planning (IAP) service and support services for the 74 households.

He did not disclose the address of the future social housing complex. “Unison provides housing to people from diverse walks of life,” Mr King said. “The Werribee site will provide much-needed social housing for people who are homeless and affordable housing for people who are employed but on a low income.” Unison provides social and affordable long term rental accommodation in Victoria for people who are on a low income, including the employed and those on Centrelink benefits. The properties include rooming houses,

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apartments, units and houses. Unison also has an IAP service providing homelessness assistance, through offices located in Werribee and Seddon. Mr King said that Unison managed almost 2500 tenancies across northern and western Melbourne.

“Many of these are in projects similar to the Werribee project,” he said. Mr King said that the state government sets income eligibility limits for affordable housing. “The cost of rent for affordable housing must be less than 75 per cent of the market rent,” he said. “Affordable housing is designed for people who are employed but on a low income. “As such, applicants must meet income eligibility requirement that are set by the Victorian government.” Details: https://unison.org.au/

Play time at the zoo The blackbuck herd at Werribee Open Range Zoo is jumping for joy across the sprawling savannah, as five new youngsters find their place in the social order. Zoo savannah keeper, Gunther Venables, said four doe and one buck, who were born into the herd in March, have been inspiring enthusiastic and playful displays among their peers. “It’s so exciting to have five blackbuck babies born into the herd this year,” Mr Venables said. “The young have integrated really well and we’re seeing a lot of play behaviour as they build strong relationships with each other and the older members of the herd. The young are slightly smaller than the adults and have lighter colourings, which distinguish them from the 28 other members of the herd.” Mr Venables said blackbuck, a typically social species of antelope, use body language displays – such as leaping – as a primary

means of herd communication. “The leaping or stotting (bouncing) play behaviour indicates that the herd is calm,” he said. “This behaviour is significantly different to a threat behaviour, when the whole herd becomes hyper-vigilant of surroundings and take off in a sprint as a collective.” Also known as Indian antelope, the tan and white-coloured Blackbuck get their name from the distinct dark markings of dominant males. Blackbuck numbers declined dramatically during the twentieth century due to unsustainable hunting practices and habitat destruction. Thanks to conservation efforts, blackbuck are now a protected species with growing populations in parks and reserves across the globe. While Werribee zoo is temporarily closed to visitors, animal lovers can watch some of the animals through live stream cameras at www.zoo.org.au/animals-at-home.

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CFA fire action warning A rural Little River property was the launch site for CFA’s 2020 Fire Action Week on Monday, with authorities preparing for a grassfire-dominated summer. Significant fires have ravaged Little River and nearby Lara over past decades. In 2018, a grassfire burned through 1260 hectares at Little River before about 50 fire trucks and seven aircraft brought it under control. In 1969, fires killed 23 people, including 17 motorists trapped on the Princes Freeway, and burned a total of 250,000 hectares. On Monday, CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook warned this year’s bushfire season could be a bad one, especially on hot and windy days. An above-average rain forecast from now to December, amid a La Niña event, will likely

increase grass growth providing more fuel for fires. Mr Cook urged property owners to begin preparations for the fire season, revise their plans to leave or stay, and to not be complacent. “Plan for all situations by talking to your family and friends about your triggers to leave, where you’ll go and how you’ll get there.” Owners should prepare their property to reduce the chance of damage during a fire, even if they plan to leave early, Mr Cook said. “Keep trees, overhanging branches and shrubs to a minimum near your home, and keep grass shorter than 10cm.” Information: cfa.vic.gov.au Luke Voogt

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Something to sing about Point Cook girl Devy, who captured hearts across the nation after singing at the Eurovision – Australia Decides concert earlier this year, has written a song reminding us all to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine year-old performed alongside singer Kate Miller-Heidke during the Eurovision event on the Gold Coast, which was broadcast on SBS, in February. Devy said that she penned Stay Home – Coronavirus song on the second day of a 21-day songwriting challenge which she has set for herself, during the pandemic lockdown. “I do a lot of singing in my day because music is what makes me happy,” Devy said. “I write songs often because it comes naturally to me and it’s my favourite activity to do.” Devy said her dream was to become a popular pop/rap singer-songwriter. “I hope a lot of people will know me because I could bring a smile to their faces and make their day with my music,” she said. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ Devy.Iyer

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Point Cook girl Devy, who captured hearts across the nation after singing at the Eurovision – Australia Decides concert earlier this year, has written a song reminding us all to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nine year-old performed alongside singer Kate Miller-Heidke during the Eurovision event on the Gold Coast, which was broadcast on SBS, in February. Devy said that she penned Stay Home – Coronavirus song on the second day of a 21-day songwriting challenge which she has set for herself, during the pandemic lockdown. “I do a lot of singing in my day By Alesha Capone A move by a Wyndham councillor to adopt a 10 per rate cut during the COVID-19 pandemic because music is what makes me has been described as “irresponsible” and “a vote-grab”. happy,” Devy said. At a meeting last week, Cr Intaj Khan raised

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a notice of motion urging the council to adopt the fee waiver for each property across the city. He described the council’s existing plan to defer rates for some businesses for six months because of the pandemic as “not good enough” and said Wyndham was home to many

migrants and young families who had already lost jobs or businesses in the current crisis. Several Wyndham councillors criticised the move, one comparing the idea to a Monty Python skit. Cr Henry Barlow, who was first elected to the council in 1997, said: “This would have to be the worst notice of motion I’ve ever heard in my life”. “It looks as if it comes out of a Monty Python sketch.” Cr Barlow said that cutting rates by 10 per cent would give the majority of residents an

extra $2.80 to $4 per week. He said he sent Cr Khan an email on March 31, urging Cr Khan to be transparent about where the cuts would be “otherwise this just looks like blatant electioneering with a council election coming up”. Cr Kim McAliney said Cr Khan had not provided any financial modelling to support a 10 per cent rate reduction, which would result in “severe cuts” to the council’s capital programs and staff. Cr Peter Maynard said a 10 per cent cut in rates would result in the loss of about $21

million from the council’s annual budget. “This is an ill-conceived and unwarranted notice of motion, that has no sustainability for this council whatsoever,” he said. “I think it’s nothing but a vote-grab.” Cr Tony Hooper described the notice of motion as “grandstanding at best and outright manipulation at worst”. Cr John Gibbons said: “It’s a crazy motion and I oppose it”. Cr Khan was the only councillor to vote in favour of the motion, although Cr Walter Villagonzalo abstained from the final vote.

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Conservation reserves to stay By Alesha Capone A developer has stepped back from plans which may have resulted in two Williams Landing conservation reserves being developed for residential and commercial activities. In 2018, Galway Holdings, a subsidiary of Cedar Woods Properties, submitted a proposal to the federal Department of Environment and Energy (DEE) seeking permission to “clear and develop” conservation reserves adjacent to the Princes Freeway. The reserves – located on the former RAAF Williams Laverton Airfield – were established

by the Defence department to protect high-quality grassland remnants, wetland and rare and threatened species prior to the federal government selling the land in 1998. The land was sold on the condition that the reserves be protected and maintained. A report commissioned by Cedar Woods said that overturning the reserves would “directly impact several significant flora and fauna species”, including the loss of habitat for the endangered striped legless lizard and golden sun moth. In November 2018, Wyndham council’s chief executive Kelly Grigsby said the plan to remove

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- Josh Gilligan the conservation status for the reserves was “inconsistent with council policy”. Wyndham’s outgoing mayor and election candidate Josh Gilligan posted on Facebook earlier this month that Cedar Woods has walked away from its proposal to develop the

reserve. Cr Gilligan wrote that he welcomed the decision, which means the reserves “will remain protected conservation land”. “This was part of an original deal struck more than a decade ago with former Prime Minister [Malcolm] Turnbull when he was environment minister. “I remain strongly opposed to the urban development of these conservation sites and I commend Cedar Woods for doing the right thing.” Cedar Woods declined to comment when contacted by Star Weekly.

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Blitz crews clean up creek Thousands of new plants are blooming along Skeleton Creek in Hoppers Crossing, thanks to NatureWest and Melbourne Water’s, Working for Victoria team members. Working for Victoria is a state government initiative, creating jobs for people and businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19. Melbourne Water’s Waterway Blitz program created about 100 jobs to carry out essential work caring for waterways and land. The Waterway Blitz team members have spent weeks planting 4500 indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses along the lower Skeleton

Creek. It also removed weeds and collected a cubic metre of rubbish from near the creek. The Skeleton Creek planting and clean-up was originally started by community group NatureWest, earlier this year. NatureWest chairperson Bruce Boddington said the group had been unable to complete the creek project due to stage four pandemic restrictions. He said NatureWest was delighted with Melbourne Water for finishing the project. “NatureWest is thrilled at the improvement to this section of Skeleton Creek with more

than 11,000 native plants put in this year,” Mr Boddington said. Melbourne Water’s waterways and drainage initiation officer, Nick Kerr, also praised the work of NatureWest and Mr Boddington. “Bruce organised for the area to be perfectly prepped for the planting and clean-up. He oversaw pre-digging, plant delivery and placement,” Mr Kerr said. “Our newly hired Waterway Blitz crews who have joined Melbourne Water through our Working for Victoria program are passionate about protecting and improving our city’s environment.

Applications are open for businesses to apply for a free and fast-tracked Footpath Trading permit. The permits, which waive fees for eligible businesses until August 31 next year, are part of efforts to help Wyndham traders recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The council is aiming to review all permit applications received within five business days . One of the goals of the upgraded permits is to allow businesses to start footpath trading or increase the number of customers they can serve, while adhering to state government guidelines on social distancing. Businesses which already have a Footpath Trading Permit can also apply for an extension to their existing restrictions – for example, to put out additional furniture, displays of goods or A-frame signs. The council will allow businesses in shopping strips, town centres and activity centres, which are already using their footpath trading space to full capacity, to apply for a Temporary Commercial Use of Outdoor Space Permit. These permits may include applications to use council-managed areas such as streets, car parks and open space in town centres and shopping centres, but not parks or reserves. Businesses will need public liability insurance if they apply for any of the permits, along with a COVID-Safe plan. They will also need to apply for a liquor licence for their new outdoor trading area or apply to vary an existing licence. Details: https://www.wyndham.vic. gov.au/services/business-investment/ business-support-during-covid-19/ outdoor-dining-and-trading-wyndham Alesha Capone

Accused denied bail for shooting former policeman One of three men charged with attempted murder, after an ex-policeman was shot in the head in Point Cook, has been denied bail. The Supreme Court heard 31-year-old Mark Dixon’s application for bail on September 25. Justice Andrew Tinney made the decision to refuse bail on the day, but released his reasons for doing so on October 8. Justice Tinney said that Dixon, an Irish national illegally in Australia, applied for bail after being charged with attempted murder, intentionally causing serious injury in circumstances of gross violence and recklessly 10 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

causing serious injury in circumstances of gross violence. Dixon, Stephen Tahaney and Jack Harvey are all charged with trying to murder former detective Sid Morgan. Justice Tinney said the three men have been charged on a “complicity basis” with none of them identified as the shooter in the case summary. However, Tahaney was nominated as the shooter in both his and Dixon’s defence responses. Justice Tinney said the men were known to each other through a property maintenance

business, started by Tahaney and Daniel Saddick, which later began to have financial troubles. In the months leading up to the shooting, which occurred on February last year, Mr Saddick received “threatening phone calls and messages” from Dixon, Tahaney and a business associate of Tahaney, Ciaran Murphy. The court heard that on February 21 last year, the three co-accused drove to Mr Saddick’s house in Spraypoint Drive, Point Cook. Mr Morgan was sitting on a chair in the driveway of Saddick’s house.

Once out of the car, one of the accused attacked Mr Morgan with a hammer, before two of them began kicking and punching him. Justice Tinney said one of the men produced a firearm and shot Mr Morgan in the head, leaving him with a serious brain injury requiring life-long care. The three co-accused fled the scene. Dixon and Harvey travelled to New South Wales after the shooting, where they were arrested and extradited to Victoria. Alesha Capone

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MY WYNDHAM Eight year-old Anushka Mohanty is a talented young singer and musician. A video of her performing the Italian song Bella Ciao recorded more than 4000 views in a single day, when it was posted to Facebook this year. Anushka chats with Alesha Capone. What do you like about living in Point Cook? It’s been just a year since I have moved from Camberwell to Point Cook. But within this short span of time, I am loving every bit of Point Cook. First, I am a proud student of the prestigious Alamanda College. Second, I am surrounded by lush green parks and reserves near my vicinity. Third, I love ambling around the hustling and bustling Point Cook Town Centre with my parents over the weekends. Though, things are way different due to Covid now. When did you first start singing? My mum says since I started talking. Well, I started singing at the age of two and got really serious when I was gifted with a guitar on my sixth birthday by my parents. Since then, there has been no looking back. I started taking guitar lessons and dedicated more time to music.

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What do you enjoy about singing? I love singing songs of many genres and different languages. I try to make fusions of Bollywood, English, Latin and Spanish songs. I always try to experiment with different leading and strumming patterns in guitar. I would definitely like to take some formal training some day. How did you feel, to see your video do so well online? I get super motivated to do even better when my videos/songs get appreciated by the audience. They are the source of great inspiration. I went bananas when I had 4k views on the first day itself for my Bella Ciao video.

Does anyone else in your family sing or play a musical instrument? My mum once used to sing during her school days and introduced me to this beautiful world. My dad sometimes sings for fun. My maternal uncle also used to play drums back in India. So yes, they definitely have

influenced me big-time. Would you like to add anything else? I was awarded as a good public speaker in my school and have been chosen to speak during the assembly. So, I think I am a good orator too. I have a Facebook page in the name of Anushka

Mohanty and a YouTube channel where I often upload my singing videos. Both the social networking sites are managed by my mom, since I am too young. Details: facebook.com/AnushkaM11, https://bit. ly/3mny2Nt

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Put the brakes on bad driving habits As COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions ease, road users are being urged not to bring back bad habits while driving. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings says it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. “Stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face,” Mr Giddings says. “Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen.” Mr Giddings says the work of his group, along with initiatives such as Road Policing Operations for the Melbourne Cup long weekend, would hopefully reduce the number of serious crashes on our roads and asks the community to report speeding drivers. “As the state gradually opens up and COVID restrictions are being eased across Victoria, travel by road will increase,” Mr Giddings says. The Melbourne Cup holiday weekend provides an opportunity for families to free themselves from their usual commitments and it is anticipated that large numbers of people will use Victorian roads. Mr Giddings says the times of highest risk are when people are leaving for holiday destinations and are returning home. “Motorists are requested to stay within the speed limit, don’t drink alcohol or take drugs and drive, leave mobile phones out of reach, wear seatbelts/child restraints and make sure you are well rested,” he says. “Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles. “Drivers need to adapt to the conditions of the road – the onus is always on the driver to suit the conditions they are facing and that

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includes the quality of the road. “If you plan to have a drink then plan to not drive – taking a big risk like drinking and driving is just not worth endangering your live or that of other road users.” Drivers planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles travelling on major freeways and highways throughout the state.

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From little things, big things grow When the coronavirus brought his indoor sports centre to a screaming halt, John Almond and his family moved quickly to adapt, throwing themselves into expanding their other business, Kiev Nation. Kiev Nation, launched five years ago, began with making chicken kievs for close friends every fortnight, until demand increased to the point where the family was making 100 kievs a week. Then, says John, they added chicken schnitzels and tenders, supplying the homemade products to their Facebook group of about 600 customers. “Soon we had 1900 people in the group, and now we have an online store where orders are placed once a week,” John explains. “This growth came about through word-of-mouth, with people rapt with our products – nothing frozen, all freshly prepared and homemade. We also moved to providing additional meals and desserts.” John explains how Kiev Nation operates. “Once a week we prepare fresh meals and other food for local families. They place their orders between Thursday and 6pm on Tuesday for a Wednesday pick-up or delivery ($5).

Products on offer • Fresh chicken kievs, schnitzels and tenders • Chicken nuggets ($4 for 10) • Homemade desserts and slices • Pre-cooked reheatable meals • Fresh oysters ($14 a dozen) • Fresh meat, eg pork belly ($16 per kilogram) • More than 100 lolly options The business adage is “a family making food for other families, at affordable prices”. “We have a couple of customers who’ve been buying our food for unwell parents, as well

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as for family members who don’t have strong appetites but discover menu items they can now enjoy on a weekly basis,” John continues. “Parents are finding their fussy kids love our food, too.” “And we recently joined with a local church group where we donate all leftover food to the locals who are going through challenging times.”

Meet the Kiev Nation crew As well as John the cook, there’s his dad Dale who does all the crumbing. John’s partner Rebecca organises all aspects of deliveries, while Belinda is an all-rounder who packs all the food ready for the delivery drivers. Belinda’s husband Alex picks up the chicken, bright and early every Wednesday; and Kari

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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. 22 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

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

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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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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 23 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 28 October, 2020

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