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New pier design revealed EXCLUSIVE By Goya Dmytryshchak The design of the new $10 million Altona Pier has been chosen by Parks Victoria following feedback from the community. The new pier will have an angled head of about 45 degrees and with seating and shade, the state government will announce today. Its design was chosen after more than 1200 people submitted feedback on three options. More than 60 per cent of people chose an angled pier head as their preference. Two other options, now canned, had been to replace the pier with a similar layout and length or to build a T-shaped head, providing more space for recreational activities such as fishing.

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Altona Pier was built in 1888 and was originally 149 metres longer, extending nearly 400 metres into Altona Bay. Its longer length was designed for its original purpose to transport potential land buyers by steamship and later to ferry people to and from the city. Significant repair works were carried out in the 1950s, but the government says the current structure is nearing the end of its functional life. Williamstown MP and Ports and Freight Minister Melissa Horne said the chosen design reflected the heritage and community value of the pier. “Altona Beach is one of Melbourne’s most iconic waterfronts and we’ve heard from more than 1200 locals about the vision they have for Altona Pier,” she said.

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“The new pier will feature a modern design that provides more space for families as well as better facilities for fishers and swimmers.” It’s the main public pier between Werribee South and Port Melbourne, drawing large numbers of people from across Melbourne. Many survey respondents said they visited the pier weekly to walk.

Detailed design work is now under way, with construction expected to start in the second half of 2021 and finish in late 2023. The pier rebuild is part of a $24 million investment into the government’s Better Piers and Waterside Facilities program. Under the government’s program, Portarlington Pier will also undergo a $9.6

million redevelopment and repairs and safety upgrades will be carried out at several other piers including Middle Brighton, Queenscliff South and Rye. Hobsons Bay council is separately redeveloping the Altona foreshore. A pedestrian promenade will be built in the Esplanade, between Bent and Pier streets.

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VU team close to COVID drug trial By Goya Dmytryshchak In a modest laboratory at Victoria University, an elite biomedical research team led by Vasso Apostolopoulos has spent most of the year working on repurposing and designing new anti-SARS-CoV-2 drugs as well as vaccines to fight COVID-19. Professor Apostolopoulos and her team already have an impressive track record working on potential vaccines, or immune modulators, against breast cancer, ovarian cancer, multiple sclerosis, juvenile diabetes and methamphetamine addiction. She had also worked on infectious diseases including SARS-CoV (2002-2004 epidemic). It comes as the federal government last week

cancelled a deal to buy 51 million doses of a potential coronavirus vaccine being developed by The University of Queensland. UQ on Friday said that following consultation with the Australian government, CSL would not continue the trial after the vaccine generated antibodies leading to “false-positive” HIV test results. “Despite the vaccine eliciting strong immune responses towards the virus and so far it proved to be safe, the way the vaccine was made included a small fragment of a HIV protein which is used to stabilise, or hold together, the vaccine,” Professor Apostolopoulos said. “The vaccine generated responses in human participants to the SARS-CoV-2 virus fragment but also against the small HIV fragment, which

interfered with HIV tests. “As a result, this would either require changing the well-established tests of HIV or the vaccine.” Professor Apostolopoulos said she was using a different approach. “At Victoria University, we are using a completely different method, which does not entail any small fragment components of other proteins,” she said. “In fact, the vaccines are synthetic with safety profiles known. “There are about 30 vaccines in human clinical trials, and another 200 in the pipeline ready to be tested in humans, in the hope a few would show efficacy. “Until long term safety and efficacy studies

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Apocalypse a game plan for learning Apocalypse, whereby everything that you’ve heard and seen about zombies has come true,” he said. “Our university is presently surrounded and … some of the lecturers have turned so vital knowledge has been lost with them. We need that knowledge in terms of things like the muscular system, the nervous system, the potential for a vaccine, etcetera. “We’re calling on the students to then find that knowledge for us.”

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The Uni-Apocalypse Project was shortlisted from nearly 1500 entries for the Reimagine Education Awards, a global conference dubbed the ‘Oscars of Education’. Mr Lillico said the irony of teaching a subject based on a virtual zombie pandemic while living and working during the COVID-19 pandemic was not lost on him or the students. “In some ways, the timing was perfect.”

It’s a year that many will be glad to say goodbye to and revellers can do just that at a New Year’s Eve bash on Williamstown’s waterfront. Dubbed ‘Goodbye 2020 The New Year’s Eve Event at Waterfront Williamstown’, the family-friendly picnic-style event follows on from last year’s sell-out success. Organiser Craig Turton said this year’s event would follow COVIDSafe protocols. “This year, it’s a chance for everyone in a COVIDSafe waterfront environment to have fun, see off 2020 and start 2021 with renewed optimism,” he said. “The event is a family-friendly, picnic-style event hosted by the internationally loved Bogan Bingo crew who will DJ and provide lots of interactive fun for families. “They will support a superb line-up of live music featuring Retrenched, the popular Melbourne party band, and headlined by the magical Tusk – The Storybook Tribute to Fleetwood Mac. “In addition to a safe environment, attendees can expect a turfed picnic area, seating, fully licensed bar run by the Pirates Tavern, some games and a great choice of street food. “Families are welcome to bring their own picnic, rugs, chairs, etcetera.” Tickets will go on sale soon, with updates available on the event’s Facebook page. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Immersing students in a “zombie apocalypse” to learn physiology landed Victoria University a nomination at the ‘Oscars of Education’ in the US. Educator researcher Chris Lillico devised a gamified approach to teaching human physiology, developing the Uni-Apocalypse Project. “We’ve been engaging the students to learn physiology in a unique manner and that’s based upon immersing them into this story, Uni

are completed for any vaccine, something that could take another two to five years, our best solutions are in developing drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. “At Victoria University we have screened several million drugs and have a list of potential drugs requiring human clinical testing, provided funds are received.” Professor Apostolopoulos’ work has been supported by a special research allocation from VU. She and her team are seeking public support to fast-track the research from the laboratory to human trials. Details: https://www.vu.edu.au/donateto-victoria-university/give-today/covid-19vaccine-appeal

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Wartime ship heritage listed By Goya Dmytryshchak Williamstown’s HMAS Castlemaine is set to be listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, as part of this year’s commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The Bathurst-class minesweeper, commonly known as a corvette, was one of 60 built in Australian shipyards between 1940 and 1944. It is one of eight vessels of its kind built at the Williamstown Naval Dockyard during this time. The 57 metre-long ship was heavily used during the Second World War, escorting other vessels, minesweeping, transporting supplies

and conducting survey duties predominantly in northern Australia, Timor, Hong Kong, and Papua New Guinea. Made mostly of welded steel, the ship was built in 1941 using mainly locally-sourced materials, including engines constructed by Thompsons of Castlemaine – hence its name. It was launched by Dame Pattie Menzies, the wife of then-prime minister Sir Robert Menzies, on August 7, 1941. In 1971, the Castlemaine was given to the Maritime Trust of Australia for preservation as a museum ship. Today, the restored vessel is moored at Gem Pier in Williamstown, attracting visitors from around the world. Veterans Minister Shaun Leane said the

heritage listing came as the state government lead commemorations to mark 75 years since the end of World War II. “The story of the HMAS Castlemaine is integral to our state’s wartime history and by protecting objects of historical significance from World War II we honour those who served,” he said. “Seventy-five years on … it’s important we reflect on the Victorian experience and recognise how it changed us.” Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the HMAS Castlemaine was part of Williamstown’s story. “It was built here and after undertaking a wide range of military duties now rests here as a permanent reminder of local wartime contributions,” she said.

HMAS Castlemaine. (Supplied)

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Sharing messages of hope Members of the community are sharing their hopes for Christmas on the front fence of Williamstown Church of Christ. The church has started a ‘Community Hope Wall’, with passersby invited to take a card to tie to the fence, with a response to the statement: ‘My Hope for Christmas is …’ Ministry co-ordinator Tiffany Gilmour said the wall gave people a chance to pause for reflection in what had been a year of hardship, disruption and isolation. “The hope wall has come out of a desire to

reach out to our community at the end of a really challenging year for many people,” she said. “The idea is that it’s a place for people to stop and reflect on what they might be grateful for and what their true hopes for Christmas are.” Some of the hopes shared by people include the desire for a COVID-19 vaccine and time with family and friends. “The majority of hope messages are people expressing a desire to spend time with people they love after, I guess, not seeing them for a very long time,” Ms Gilmour said. “Many

people have commented … we really reflect on the simple things, and that is being grateful for just being alive and grateful for our health and grateful that we have friends and family around. “I think it’s given people a new perspective on what’s really important because so many things have been lost during the year.” Community members are invited to add their messages to the hope wall, at 119 Douglas Parade, until New Year’s Day.

Children attending Kingsville and Maribyrnong kindergartens are the beneficiaries of outdoor playground upgrades designed to improve accessibility and inclusion. Kingsville Kindergarten in West Footscray is co-located with a Maternal and Child Health Centre. Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke said the upgrade would help children’s development. “Ensuring children in our community have access to facilities and infrastructure that are safe and functional, and help enhance their learning and development, is crucial for their growth,” he said. “These upgraded outdoor playground facilities are sure to be enjoyed by the smallest members of our community and will continue to cater to the needs of our growing community for years to come.” Kingsville Kindergarten’s new playground has a pergola, spiral maze, digging patch, play panels and build-your-own cubby frame, an accessible sandpit and swings, arbours, veggie gardens and native plantings. Maribyrnong Kindergarten, which is the first in the north-west to offer ‘Bush Kindergarten’ where children explore nature in local outdoor spaces, also has a new sandpit, pergola and deck for children of all abilities. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Walk in honour of baby Theo By Goya Dmytryshchak After the heartbreaking loss of their baby boy, Theo, an Altona Meadows’ couple is walking 20 kilometres to raise funds for cuddle cots to help other families. Rebecca and Chris Koutroulos say that a cuddle cot at Sunshine’s hospital gave them two days with their precious son in their darkest hour. “After the heartbreaking loss of our son Theo, on October 7, who was born still at 26 weeks, my husband and I were provided with the greatest gift on our darkest day,“ Mrs Koutroulos said. “Chris and I were given the gift of time with our precious son.“ A cuddle cot is a cooling system that lays beneath the baby within a bassinet. “It enables families like us to keep their baby close and create beautiful memories together, spending as much time as they wish with their baby, before saying goodbye,” Mrs Koutroulos said. “These are the precious memories that both ourselves and other families will hold onto for the rest of our lives.“ The couple has planned a fundraising event called, ‘Theo’s 20km Sunrise Walk of Honour Around the Bay’. The walk will be held on Theo’s due date, January 16, and aims to raise $7000 for two cuddle cots purchased through Bears of Hope, a pregnancy and infant loss support organisation. “We’ve been looking for a way to give back and the more research that we’ve done into it the more we’ve realised that there are some Australian hospitals out there that don’t have access to the cuddle cots,” Mrs Koutroulos said. To donate, visit https://cuddlecot. gofundraise.com.au/page/Rebecca-52636767

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We are looking to refresh our Community Panel for community minded people from diverse ages and backgrounds to help inform Council thinking.

Council is inviting feedback on the draft Community Engagement Policy 2021, which outlines a set of key principles that will guide open, transparent, meaningful and accountable engagement.

Everyone who lives, works, studies or plays in the City of Maribyrnong is being invited to answer one simple question to help start the conversation: What are the key areas you think Council should focus on over the next four years? Visit yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ councilplan to share your thoughts on the virtual ideas wall or to provide your comments. Please keep an eye on your letterbox for a postcard feedback form where you can also provide your early thinking to us. Send back to us ‘postage paid’.

The Maribyrnong Matters Community Panel will provide an opportunity to provide input into specific topics by participating in activities like surveys, focus groups, workshops or interviews. It is up to each member how much they participate and what they share and participation is voluntary. Registrations are now open at yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ community-voice-panel

The draft Policy demonstrates Council’s commitment to the principles and processes of best practice community engagement and will set out the methods of engagements to be considered across all engagement types – in accordance with the Local Government Act 2020. Feedback can be providing by visiting yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ engagementpolicy

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I am honoured to be elected deputy mayor of Hobsons Bay in my first term as councillor, and have the opportunity to represent our wonderful community. My family has lived in Hobsons Bay for four generations. As a mother of a young daughter, the safety of residents, their families and friends are always front of mind. I am extremely pleased the Altona North Local Area Traffic Management Plan has been created for the neighbourhood area bordered by Blackshaws Road, Mills Street, Mason Street and Millers Road. As part of the project, works to improve Marion Street, which received federal government blackspot funding, will begin in January 2021. I love the natural environment of Hobsons Bay, especially our beautiful Altona and Seaholme foreshore, our local lakes, and creeks. Council is committed to ongoing improvements to ensure our local assets and the environment around us are both improved and protected. I am also excited Altona’s AH Ford Reserve has been refreshed with new lighting, paths, football goals, play space, picnic facilities and more greenery. I hope you can enjoy the new revamped park this summer and Hobsons Bay’s many other parks and playgrounds. The Brooklyn Community Hall will also offer a great place for our community to meet and connect. Excitingly, construction to revamp the hall into a modern and vibrant

A proposal to upgrade Skinner Reserve in Braybrook for the use of local sports clubs, the Western Bulldogs Football Club and the community was endorsed in principle at last week’s Maribyrnong council meeting. The improvements would more than double the amount of time sports clubs are able to use the facility, from 10-15 hours to 35 hours per week. Hobsons Bay businesses are being invited to enter the council’s Shops on Show contest by decorating their shopfronts for the festive season. Winners will be announced on the council’s Facebook and Instagram pages on December 23. Details: www.hobsonsbaybusiness.com. au/shopsonshow.

Xmas message From everyone at Star Weekly we’d like to wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and say thank you for your support throughout 2020. We’re taking a short break and look forward to bringing you the latest local news and pictures in the new year with our first editions back on January 13. Hobsons Bay deputy mayor and Cherry Lake ward Cr Daria Kellander. (Supplied)

facility is scheduled for mid-2021 and expected to be completed in approximately one year. I am looking forward to the year ahead and working closely with my councillor colleagues and community to ensure Hobsons Bay remains a great place to live, work and visit.

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Community renovation By Goya Dmytryshchak One of Williamstown’s original corner pubs has undergone a renovation celebrating its history during the COVID-19 lockdowns – with some surprises found beneath the wood panelling. The Steam Packet Hotel, built in 1862-63, is listed in the Victorian Heritage Database as historically and socially significant as one of the earliest surviving hotels in Williamstown. Anastasia Klingberg, who owns the pub with her partner Colin Woolhouse, said they had wanted to keep staff employed during the coronavirus pandemic so they did a renovation.

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- Anastasia Klingberg “As we started our painting and getting rid of some of the wood [panelling] we worked out that the bluestone underneath was magnificent and we found two fireplaces they just boarded up,” she said. “It was almost like this wonderful surprise this building gave us. “The staff helped paint; we had to whitewash and repoint all this bluestone. “So, that was a labour of individuals … our general manager became our carpenter, our chef became our painter We ended up with a builder who helped us out. Some of the locals came in and helped us with bits and pieces. “It was a community effort where we have one of the most beautiful pubs. It’s a mix of modern and a celebration of a building that was built in 1863.”

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Ms Klingberg completed the new look with large-scale photographs by local photographer Cas Bukor displayed on the bluestone walls. “All the photos that we have on the walls are historic,” Ms Klingberg said. “We wanted something that came from the community, again, and we wanted pictures

of Williamstown. They’re stunning. It’s the beautiful view back on to the water and back in to the city. “I love Williamstown for its sense of community and I saw that during COVID. I saw that they helped us out in what was a really hard time.”

Learning to skate, playing tennis and becoming certified for bar work are some of the activities on offer under Hobsons Bay council’s January holiday program. The council’s youth services team, has arranged for 70 per cent of the program to be outside. It is the first time the program will offer sporting activities to sample. The program kicks off with a session called Clay Play, teaching a variety of hand-building techniques, on January 8. Beginner skate sessions teaching basic skills, with skateboards provided, will be held on January 11 and 19. Professional coaches will deliver tennis clinics on January 12. A workshop designed by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner to encourage 12-to-20-year-olds to be positive and supportive online will be held via Zoom on January 13 and 14. The program culminates with a Survivor challenge for fans of the show, open to 10-to-16-year-olds, on January 20. Registrations: www.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/holidayprogram.

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By Goya Dmytryshchak Australia’s most elite troops say this Remembrance Day the COVID-19 global pandemic has shone a different light on the meaning of sacrifice. Recently retired SAS Major Mark Bainbridge, who spent most of his 22 years’ service in the special forces on multiple tours to the Middle East, said this year had brought into perspective the meaning of real hardship. “I think Remembrance Day this year helps keep perspective on things,” the Newport RSL member said.

“If you think back, all those generations, and saw the commitment and sacrifice they made over a number of years … they were so resilient. “I think, in the light of today’s current global crisis, it really helps me keep perspective on current times versus some real hardships that people have been through before.” Major Bainbridge said he also reflected on those who made the ultimate sacrifice. “I’ve had a lot of my mates and colleagues killed in action,” he said. “Of the 41 Australians who have lost their lives overseas in the last few decades, I do know a lot of them and their families.

“So, I usually get in touch with their families and let them know we’re thinking of them.” Fellow Newport RSL member, Lieutenant Rebecca Hogan, followed her parents’ footsteps into the British navy full-time in 2002. She transferred from the UK military into the Australian navy in 2013, predominantly flying helicopters off the back of ships. “In the UK, we don’t have Anzac Day so Remembrance Day is our primary day to remember our war heroes and the armistice,” she said. “I do have many generations of family in the forces so, for me, remembrance revolves around family.

“I’ve been the one away deployed but I’ve also been the child with the parent deployed and seen the struggles that mum went through. “When dad was away doing his bit, she had to step up and be both parents to two children. “So, for me, Remembrance Day is as much about remembering the sacrifices that families have made in sending their loved ones away to the campaigns, as much as the service of the individuals themselves. “I think being ADF helped me cope with COVID a lot more … I remember my dad saying to me when we went into the first lockdown, just treat it like a deployment.”

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Food drive for asylum seekers By Goya Dmytryshchak The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre at Footscray is this month hosting its annual festive food drive to feed more than 1500 people during the holiday season. The centre says it needs to restock its foodbank after demand tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASRC community food program manager Lisa Fitzgerald said donations would feed those with no safety net or means of support in Australia. “Donations of food and groceries usually provide more than 70 per cent of the food and

groceries distributed through Foodbank, even through the first few months of the pandemic,” she said. “Since stage four restrictions were introduced, this dropped to 15-25 per cent while the number of households we were supporting tripled and hit an all time high.” Maribyrnong council has supported the centre in conducting this year’s food drive in a public carpark next to the centre. There will be a contactless drive-through, with volunteers directing people to parking bays and unloading donations. Mayor Michael Clarke said this would make donating even easier. “While this has been a challenging year for

many of us and the upcoming festive season can be an added stress, it can be even more difficult for those who have been forced to seek refuge far from home,” he said. “This is an opportunity to provide some Christmas cheer and I would encourage those who can to take part in this great initiative.” The most needed items include canned vegetables, tuna, UHT full-cream milk, rice, legumes, tea, coffee, honey, biscuits, coconut cream, spices, laundry powder and soap. The festive food drive is on Sunday, December 20, from 10am-2pm in the public carpark at 41–55 Albert Street, Footscray. Donations can also be made via Coles online.

Michael Clarke and Asylum Seeker Resource Centre chief executive Kon Karapanagiotidis. (Supplied)

Balloons bring delight Williamstown tug master Barry FitzGibbon managed to photograph five hot air balloons taking off from Newport at dawn last week. He said it was his first balloon sighting from the Yarra River since the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr FitzGibbon said he was working a night shift when he saw the balloons near the Newport Power Station. “We were heading downriver from the tug base to meet an inbound ship and were surprised to see the balloons inflated and looking like they were ready to take flight,” he said. “It was too good an opportunity to miss so I snapped a few shots with my iPhone for the pleasure of my Facebook friends. “Our timing was perfect as they took off just as we passed and these shots show the results. “There often seems to be things happening

on the river around dawn and that day I got lucky.” He said he frequently spotted the balloons pre-COVID – subject to weather. “This was the first occasion since COVID that we have seen the balloons,” Mr FitzGibbon said. “Even then it was rare to see them take off from Williamstown, so I guess it showed that we were on the way back to some sort of normality.” Goya Dmytryshchak

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Council rolls out solar system By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay council has partnered with Australian solar company Enervest in the race to become the nation’s first council providing cheaper green electricity to the community by mid-2021. The council is carrying out a large-scale roll out of its virtual energy network by installing solar panels on more than 40 of its buildings. The network may become a virtual power plant by adding battery technology to store excess power and energy can be shared to other

buildings. Mayor Jonathon Marsden said this month’s roll out of solar panels on tenanted council buildings meant lessees could soon buy solar energy at discounted rates. “Our virtual power project provides substantial environmental, community and economic benefits, creating local jobs, bringing down electricity costs and reducing carbon emissions,” he said. “Importantly, it has the capacity to be expanded or replicated across the western region, Melbourne or Victoria, stimulating the

same surge of benefits in communities across the state. “I am very proud of the way the project sources innovative solutions using cutting edge technology to reduce carbon emissions. We are set to become the first Australian council to build a virtual energy network, which will see almost four megawatts of solar panels installed across council-owned assets, providing low cost green electricity to council and the community and reducing council’s total direct emissions.” The solar energy system will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 4000 tonnes

a year – or up to 55 per cent of the council’s direct emissions over the coming two years – which is equivalent to taking about 600 homes off the grid. It will pay for itself within nine years, which is similar to a residential solar installation. Residents will in future be able to participate in a planned Hobsons Bay community solar network, enabling people to be a producer of energy, a user of energy, or both. To take part in a community consultation program, lodge an expression of interest at https://participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/

Pupils help grant wishes Three pupils from Laverton P-12 College have organised a walkathon to raise funds for Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to seriously ill children. Lana Rigby-Jaafar, Uri Hassaballa and Rahaaf Elmir, all in grade 4, held their walkathon during lunch time over the course of a week in term four. Uri’s sister was last year granted a wish after receiving treatment. Uri was so humbled by the experience, which was a family holiday on a cruise, she told her friends and they decided to focus their fundraising efforts towards Make-A-Wish. “Make-A-Wish were able to grant my sister a wish and I was so thankful we were able to have a wonderful family experience together and see my sister happy,” Uri said. “I understood that the charity makes kids happy during tough times and I wanted to be able to make another child’s wish come true.”

Rahaaf said she felt glad to be helping other children. “It makes me sad to see and hear about children who are unwell,” she said. “I personally feel it’s our responsibility to be involved in making a child’s wish come true “Having a walkathon is a great way for students to participate together without having to compare or compete against each other.” Lana said she loved how Make-A-Wish made wishes come true. “I heard about a boy on the news who had his wish granted and he looked so happy,” she said. “Sadly, he passed away but I was happy he got to experience his dream.” The trio, with support from grade 5 pupil Hanin Haddara who helped plan and run the walkathon, raised $189.60. Goya Dmytryshchak

Lana Rigby-Jaafar, Uri Hassaballa and Rahaaf Elmir. (Supplied)

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Factory nuisances came under a barrage of criticism at the local council on Monday and if the attitude of councillors is any criterion there is a determination to go to the limit to prevent inconvenience to residents.

Joyriders tore up an Altona Meadows playing field before crashing a blazing vehicle into a pavilion.

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MY PLACE Williamstown’s Geoff Dougall is devoted to preserving the suburb’s history as a port. He speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak. Having been a councillor and volunteering on over 25 clubs and organisations throughout the community gives you a sense of giving something back to the community. Establishing a successful business here for over 30 years was an opportunity to develop business and community support on those boards and committees I have been proud to volunteer on. Can you tell me about your passion for maritime history and if you’ve made interesting discoveries? Williamstown’s history as a port has always fascinated me and few decades ago I set out to research why we were losing so much of it. My passion with the development of Seaworks has given me the opportunity to save many valuable items that would have been discarded or lost to future generations. In the lead up to the 2004 boat show, I had the opportunity to have access to the old cargo sheds on North Wharf where for a number of years the Wattle and Alma Doepel were laid up. The inside of the sheds was pretty disgusting, however, they contained a treasure chest of old boats and bits and pieces long forgotten or abandoned by their owners. Whilst looking for a small dinghy, I stumbled across a boat covered

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in dust and rubbish and partly hidden by a sail thrown across it. On further investigation, I recognised it as one of Victoria’s most historic speed boats, the Nautilus 11. What do you like about Williamstown? Living in Williamstown for most of your life means you often take things for granted until you realise how lucky we are to have a spirit and be surrounded by so many treasures that other suburbs lack.

What are some of your most vivid memories growing up in Williamstown? As a boy on my bicycle I could always find some magic to be had on the piers at Williamstown. Swimming at the beach, fishing and growing up with boats was part of my life. What would you change? If I had to change anything it would be to encourage visitors to find alternate transport

of a weekend instead of cars which jam up the roads, and to provide more parking space if no other alternative can be found. What’s your favourite local cafe or restaurant? Whilst the restaurant culture has changed dramatically in Williamstown, I still seem to appreciate a good pub meal and am drawn back to my old watering hole, the Steam Packet, where its history has been preserved with its latest renovation.

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The weather is warming up as we head further into summer here in Melbourne. So, what exactly does that mean for your exercise routine – especially if you prefer to exercise outdoors? Rather than languishing in the heat and letting your exercise go by the wayside, these hints and tips will help you get the most out of your outdoor summer workouts. As the UV levels can be much higher in summer, it is very important to be SunSmart during your outdoor workouts. Ideally, head outdoors before 10am or after 3pm – to avoid the peak of the UV levels, and it is more likely to be cooler. Even then, it is wise to wear a broad spectrum sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, a loose fitting top that covers your neck and shoulders and stay in the shade as much as you can. Before, during and after your summer workout, staying hydrated is important. There is much conjecture over what is an appropriate daily amount of water for the average adult to consume – but it is widely accepted that about two litres is a great benchmark. So, if you do a strenuous workout on a summer’s day, aiming for more than this will help your recovery. Make your water more enjoyable by adding ice cubes, some citrus slices, summer berries or a sprig of mint. Being outdoors in Australia in summer can bring with it some interesting challenges – in the form of our dangerous wildlife! Most

Staying hydrated is important during summer. (iStock)

infamously, our venomous snakes. You are more likely to encounter a snake near a water source, so take care when walking along river and creek tracks. Keep dogs on leads and steer

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lunchtime run. Or get out and about early, before the heat of the day sets in – and getting out early gets the workout done and dusted, rather than having it looming over your head all day. You may also wish to try something new – like stand up paddle boarding or indoor rock-climbing. Take advantage of having the kids around on their school holidays by exercising in ways that suit them – going out for a family bike ride, or a hike, or even a swim at the beach. Any physical activity is better than none, so even if you aren’t specifically working out, you are still getting some exercise. Moving your body can be fun and a really positive way to spend time as a family. And as for fuelling your body for all this movement? Take advantage of all the fresh, seasonal fruit that we have available in summer. Stone fruits (peaches, nectarines and apricots) are plentiful and budget-friendly at this time of the year. Watermelon is a great snack and can help keep you hydrated. The possibilities for summer salads are endless and a great way to get your five daily serves of vegetables. Enjoy the wonderful, warm, long days of summer. It is recommended that Australian adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous (enough to leave you out of breath) exercise per week – so get your minutes in by exploring our great outdoors with your nearest and dearest.

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Operation Roadwise kicks off During the 2020 Christmas and New Year holiday period, Victoria Police will be conducting Operation Roadwise from Friday, December 18, 2020 to Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Road policing adviser Sergeant Marty Wallace from Westgate Highway Patrol says during this road policing operation, Victoria Police will implement a strategically co-ordinated and tactically-focused approach targeting the key contributing factors to road trauma. Police will be targeting the main causes of fatalities and serious injuries in crashes which are: • Excessive speed • Driver distraction • Restraint and seat belt non-compliance • Fatigue • Impaired driving (alcohol and/or drug) “We’re watching your speed,” Marty says. “Are you?” “Motorists will see numerous police units on our major arterial roads during this holiday period and speed cameras will be set up in identified speed and high collision locations throughout the state. “Those planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles travelling on our major freeways and highways.” Police will be targeting drivers who attend end of year work functions as it has been identified that some drivers will take risks whilst they are impaired by alcohol and drugs. Sergeant Wallace encourages drivers to plan their trips, be patient and ensure that they have frequent breaks when driving long distances. “Road trauma isn’t just about the lives that are lost – it’s about the enormous impact on the community from family members, to the

Senior Sergeant Leemara Fairgrieve OIC and Sergeant Marty Wallace from Westgate Highway Patrol. (Damjan Janevski)

emergency service workers who have to deal with these tragedies … and to the police who deliver devastating news to loved ones. “All of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma. Travel so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Christmas and New Year holiday.” 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,” he says. “Speeding increases both the risk of a crash … and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen.” Mr Giddings said the work of his group, along with initiatives such as Operation Roadwise during the 2020 Christmas and New Year holiday period would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes on roads. “Road safety is not everyone else’s

responsibility. It is yours. If you plan to have a drink, then plan not to drive. The risk of drinking and driving is just not worth endangering your life or those of other road users.” Before embarking on any driving trips drivers should check their tyres, windscreen washers, indicators, brakes and lights. Report speeding drivers to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Create some memories this Christmas Christmas is a fun time of year, but for some people it can be very overwhelming, writes Alana Richards. With monster shopping lists, stretched finances, last-minute gifts and a lot of planning, time and effort going into making the day as wonderful and cheery for the family as possible, it can end up being exhausting. After a tumultuous year and drawing on the heightened sense of community the pandemic has created, this is the perfect year to do things a little differently and remember the real meaning of Christmas – the spirit of giving and spending time with loved ones. Here are some ideas to make this Christmas a little bit different …

Quality, not quantity Instead of exchanging gifts with friends, pick a night and go out for a relaxed dinner and overdue catch-up. Some quality time laughing and enjoying each other’s company easily trumps a token gift.

Make your presence their present and catch up with friends for dinner. Right: Let the kids sprinkle some Christmas magic on your to-do list this year; Teach your child the true meaning of Christmas with a reverse advent calendar. (Pictures: iStock)

Think outside the box Sit down and plan your gift list, thinking of something tailored for each special individual in your life. A little thought and effort turns a good gift into a great one, so remove the price tag in your head and aim for the size of the smile instead. A brainstorming session for gifts can not only save you money, but gives you time to add a personal touch by creating something handmade (or getting the kids to), lets you space out your Christmas spend and avoids the last-minute ’that’ll do’ rush around the shops. If your gifts are sorted early, you’ll get to enjoy the fun of the Christmas lead-up instead of missing it.

Take it all in With the time saved avoiding some of the usual Christmas chaos, you’ll be able to take some time out to enjoy the festivities. Take the kids to see a light show, visit the Christmas windows or simply wander around a well-decorated part of your city and enjoy. A night-time Christmas tree hunt is timeless fun for all ages and there are plenty of Christmas-themed activities the kids can enjoy at shopping centres leading up to the big day.

Give a little lesson A reverse advent calendar is a fantastic way

to teach kids the value of giving at this special time of year. Ask kids to pick one of their toys to give away each day for one week, or for the month of December, and put it in a box. At the end, wrap up the box like a present and give it to a local charity or pop it under a wishing tree for the toys to be given to children in need. Another idea is to fill a sack with toys on Christmas Eve, leave them by the tree and let Santa do the rest. He’s popping by anyway, so being such a kind gesture, he won’t mind delivering the donation toys to children who will love them. Not only will your child feel good helping to make another’s child’s

Christmas special, it’s a great way to clean out some of the unused toys and give them to a worthy cause.

Play games and be merry Children are easily excited by Christmas, so catch a piece of their magic and join in the fun. Grab an Elf on the Shelf and watch the kids race to see what funny thing he’s doing each morning when they get up. Involve them in the treat-baking and present-wrapping, have a laugh and worry about the mess later. To you, it’s a task, but to them it’s Christmas – and that just makes everything exciting.

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Create Christmas joy Who doesn’t love to hang Christmas tree ornaments made by their kids? Yep, there’s something special about that, and it gives the kids such a thrill to see their handiwork used, writes Carole Levy. Many kids bring home such items from kinder or school and they can appear year after year, a memorial of their early years and keepsakes that make them feel nostalgic as adults. In other words, the handiworks evoke joy – and that’s what the season is all about. Grown-ups, too, can get on board with home-crafted Christmas decorations, requiring a tad more skill but with amazing results – and “keep-ability” for years to come.

DIY for small kids: Santa hat Glue three popsicle sticks into a triangular shape. Lay the triangle onto a sheet of paper, then paint it red with kid-friendly paint. Once dry, glue on fluffed-up cotton-wool balls along the bottom, and one on the triangle’s peak. Glue on a ribbon or string – and voila, it’s ready to proudly hang on the tree.

DIY for grown-ups: Reindeers

Above and left: Getting creative with popsicle sticks will keep little hands busy.

Photo frame As above, glue four popsicle sticks into a square shape, then glue stars, glitter, or other craft “bits” all around the frame. Paint once it’s all dry. Glue the photo (of the child making it) on the back of the frame – mum or dad can cut it to fit. Then glue on ribbon and it’s ready to hang.’’

Above right: Grown-ups can join in the fun by getting crafty with timber. (Pictures: Supplied)

The gorgeously cute reindeer are pretty simple to make, requiring basic sawing, drilling and gluing skills. They can be made any size, with small sawn-off logs and foraged likely-looking twigs/ branches. Simply drill holes in the logs to a size to match twigs, fill the holes with strong glue, insert twigs and allow to dry. Make sure the legs are balanced to enable reindeer to successfully stand on table top or floor.

Christmas tree The rustic wooden Christmas tree requires a bit more skill and a good eye for balance.

First, make a cross at the bottom by creating a half-scarf – reducing both boards’ centre point to half-thickness using a saw, hammer and chisel to make the two boards on an equal level. Nail boards together once even. Get a vertical rod about broom-handle thickness and the height you want. Bore a hole the diameter of the vertical rod into the now-stable cross’s centre, then push the vertical rod into the bored hole. Bore holes right through the centre of each of the boards (“branches”) of varying lengths, then slide the boards down the rod, largest to smallest create the tree shape. Second-hand timber was used – and the tree can be dismantled for storage until next year.

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Book stack for Christmas How to Be a Pirate Isaac Fitzgerald FOR A great book for kids, because KIDS it encourages audience participation – especially yelling – this one contains a set of affirmations to set the tone for the day ahead. Lola at the Library Anna McQuinn All about the simple pleasure in life, Lola spends time with mum, enjoys the likes of a scoop of cappuccino foam, and gets into a fresh batch of books to read. Kids will enjoy the familiar, while discovering new ways of viewing experiences. Stuck Oliver Jeffers Kids will enjoy the hilarious lesson in irony and in excess. It will have them laughing and learning about the art of the ironic approach to humour. They’ll also relate to the “excess” and what it teaches.

Too Much Lip Melissa Lucashenko FOR Set in regional NSW, this is HER a dark comedy (winner of The Miles Franklin literary award, 2019) in which wise-cracking Kerry Salter returns to the hometown she once abandoned. A 100-year-old family drama unfolds as sacred land is threatened by developers. The Weekend Charlotte Wood The 2016 Stella Prize winner, Woods tells of the life-long friendship between four older women. One of whom dies. The others gather to clear her (Sylvie) house, the tensions of the friendship begin to emerge. Warm-hearted, brilliantly told. Bruny Heather Rose A terrific thriller, Bruny considers an ‘alternate’ reality of religious and political extremism, with an engaging love story included.

The Lorax Dr. Seuss Needing no introduction, Dr Seuss has entertained generations of kids who love the rhythm and humour of Dr Seuss. This is one that parents will enjoy reading as much as the kids will listening.

The Night Dragon Matthew Condon A true crime masterpiece, tells of Vincent O’Dempsey who has been linked with some of Australia’s darkest criminals and numerous crimes.

Tallulah the Tooth Fairy CEO Tamara Pizzoli This clever retelling of the timeless legend is one that every child will relate to. The writing is sharp and clever, and parents will appreciate it as much as the kids.

Missing William Tyrrell Caroline Overington An enthralling and eye-opening account of the three-year-old child who went missing on Friday, September 12, 2014, in broad daylight on a quiet street.

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KIDS’ QUIZ

Junior crossword

Which vegetable is known as a kumara in New Zealand?

Which dinosaur had three horns on its head?

What are the names of the twins Dove Cameron played in the Disney TV show?

What’s the name of Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s new single?

True or false: dolphins are mammals?

Tiramisu is a cold, layered dessert, but what ﬂavour is it?

In which country would you ﬁnd the Leaning Tower of Pisa?

Who (pictured) plays the role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games?

Earth is located in which galaxy?

10 What country did Christmas trees originate from?

Solve all the clues and an eight-letter word will be spelled out.

ANSWERS: 1. Sweet Potato 2. Liv and Maddie 3. True 4. Italy 5. The Milky Way galaxy 6. Triceratops 7. Rain On Me 8. Coffee 9. Jennifer Lawrence 10. Germany

WORD WREATH Can you work out what the missing letter is that spells an 8-letter word? It could read either clockwise or anti-clockwise.

R E

Joyful, smiling

St Nick’s sleigh is full of precious _____

Child’s toy, name of famous country singer

Mr. Claus

What you do to a candle

Mmm, delicious!

Short-legged breed of dog

Presents

ANSWERS: HAPPY, CARGO, LIGHT, CORGI, DOLLY, SANTA, YUMMY, GIFTS (HOLIDAYS)

EASY SUDOKU

1 2 4 8

ANSWER

2 3 5 7 9 8 4 1 6

4 8 9 3 6 1 7 2 5

8 6 3 9 1 2 5 4 7

5 9 2 6 4 7 8 3 1

7 4 1 8 3 5 2 6 9

6 2 7 4 8 9 1 5 3

9 5 4 1 7 3 6 8 2

3 1 8 2 5 6 9 7 4

All blank squares must be ﬁlled in using numbers from 1 to 9. Each number can only appear once in each row, column and in the nine 3x3 blocks.

1 7 6 5 2 4 3 9 8

ANSWER: The missing letter is E and the 8-letter word is REINDEER.

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE

6 9 4 2 5 3 2 7 9 1 2 6 8 4 8 5 7 8 2 6 2 4 9 3 2 4 6 5

ANSWERS: 1. Star on tree 2. Left present colour 3. Gift tag colour 4. Bauble missing 5. Right present ribbon colour

WORD STEP SALE ____

Q. What do elves do after school? A. Their gnome-work!

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christmas cracker joke

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ENTERTAINMENT CROSSWORD

WORD FIND

DOWN US reality series, Blood, Sweat & – (5) 3 Originally presented by Peter Cundall, – Australia (9) 4 Maeve O’Meara’s Food – (6) 5 2017 Claire Foy film, the directorial debut of Andy Serkis (7) 6 The voice of Bart Simpson, – Cartwright (5) 8 Recurring character in Riverdale, Sweet – (3) 9 Jack Black and Michael Cera’s 2009 comedy movie, – One (4) 11 Character played by Gerard Butler and Klaus Kinski (7) 12 Dome-headed supervillain in The Lego Batman Movie (7) 13 This French premium TV channel is a plus (5) 16 An upcoming BritishAmerican action TV series, – of London (5)

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CODEWORD WORDFIND Secret message: wake up

4x4 ACROSS

DOWN

1 Adolescent 5 Suffix with soft or hard 6 Egyptian god 7 Chap

1 Stick 2 Simplicity 3 Irish girl’s name 4 Bird’s home

ANSWER: ACROSS: 1. Teen, 5. Ware, 6. Isis, 7. Gent. DOWN: 1. Twig, 2. Ease, 3. Erin, 4. Nest.

4. In which war is Catch-22 set? A. Gulf War B. Vietnam War C. World War I D. World War II

2. What was the name of Clooney’s character in ER? A. Ross Dean B. Dave Reid C. Ryan Douglas D. Doug Ross

3. What are the names of Clooney’s twins? A. Elthan and Alexandra B. Anna and Edward C. Ella and Alexander D. Evan and Ally

SOUP TEA WAFFLE YOGHURT

1. How many times has Clooney won ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ title? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four

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Colourful entertainers (3,7) Matt Damon’s (pictured) amnesiac assassin (6) Quiz show where contestants answer with a question (8) Creator of Bridget Jones, Helen – (8) Couples look to – to the Country (6) Home town of North Norfolk Digital radio DJ Alan Partridge (7) Ben Kingsley’s 1982 bio-pic (6) London’s famous film studio (6) Kim’s “second best friend” (6) Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short played the Three – (6) Eric Bana’s 2000 Australian movie (7) Featured guest stars Kate Winslet and Samuel L. Jackson (6) Harrison Ford’s 2006 American-Australian crime thriller (8) 1979 horror film remade in 2006, When a – Calls (8)

32 The third Mad Max movie, – Thunderdome (6) 33 What are Embry, Quil and Leah in the Twilight Saga? (10)

Each number corresponds to a letter. Can you crack the code?

18 Gimme Some Truth is a doco about the making of which famous album? (7) 19 He’s off to see the Wizard, if he can remember (9) 20 Animated US TV comedy series that first ran in 1965, – Ramjet (6) 21 Cold country in which Trapped is set (6) 24 2010 US legal drama starring Jimmy Smits (6) 25 Louis C.K. animated comedy, The Secret Life of – (4) 26 Erik Thomson’s 2005 Aussie drama series, The – (5) 28 Kevin Costner golf comedy, – Cup (3) 31 Crime series starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh, Killing – (3)

ENTERTAINMENT CROSSWORD

ACROSS

CODEWORD

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ANSWER: 1B, 2D, 3C, 4C.

PUZZLES No. 007

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

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8 7 5

2 5 4 9

1 8 3

4 7

2 6 5 7 2 9 4 5 1 7 2 8 6

3 2 1 8 4 2 6 medium

3 1 6

11 12 15 16 18 20 21 23 25 26 27 28

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 17 19 20 22 24 25

Donated (11) Country with capital Jakarta (9) Suburb of Melbourne (7) Meaning (10) Adolescent (4) Island in the North Atlantic (7) Leaves out (5) Annoy (3) Fruit scooping tool (5,6) Skill of writing by hand (10) Purpose (9) Name of desert in Central Australia (7) Pilot (7) Shine (5) Conceal (4) High tennis shot (3)

DECODER

No. 007

9 1 2 3 7 9

6 3

DOWN

Tweeted (7) Capital of Libya (7) Push gently (5) – the Great, Prussian king (1712-1786) (9) Mobile phone sound (8) Kidnap payment (6) Wild ox (5) Exercise machine (9) Change (9) English soccer team, – Villa (5) Aspirations (6) Emblem (8) Key expert (9) Test (5) Equilibrium (7) Associate (7)

1 5 9 10

No. 007

6 7 3

7 4

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5 2

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5 4

10 11 12 13

9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 19 words: Good 29 words: Very good

9 1 3 8 2 5 6 4 7

9 4 2 6 3 1 5 8 7

3 1 7 4 5 8 9 6 2

ceorl, cicero, cider, circle, circled, cleric, clod, code, coil, coiled, cold, colder, cole, colic, cooed, cool, cooled, cooler, coolie, cord, core, cored, credo, cried, CROCODILE, deco, decor, dice, dicer, docile, iced, lice, loci, loco, locoed, oleic, recoil, relic, rice

5 6 8 2 9 7 4 3 1

6 5 9 3 1 4 2 7 8

7 3 1 8 2 5 6 4 9

2 8 4 7 6 9 1 5 3

4 7 5 9 8 2 3 1 6

8 2 3 1 4 6 7 9 5

1 9 6 5 7 3 8 2 4

6 8 5 9 4 7 1 3 2

4 7 2 1 6 3 9 8 5

1 4 7 6 5 2 3 9 8

2 9 8 4 3 1 7 5 6

5 3 6 7 9 8 2 1 4

3 2 4 5 1 6 8 7 9

8 6 9 3 7 4 5 2 1

7 5 1 2 8 9 4 6 3

6 9 5 4 2 1 7 8 3

8 1 2 9 3 7 5 4 6

3 7 4 5 8 6 2 9 1

9 3 6 8 1 5 4 7 2

4 5 8 7 6 2 1 3 9

1 2 7 3 9 4 6 5 8

7 8 1 2 4 3 9 6 5

5 6 9 1 7 8 3 2 4

2 4 3 6 5 9 8 1 7

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39 words: Excellent

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ALIAS APPLE APTER ATONE AWAKE AWARE BELCH BESET DETER DODGE DOERS DREAD EDGED EDGER EERIE EGGED GENRE GIDDY HANDS HARMS IDIOM KARAT

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Few vehicles live up to their title better than the new Gladiator. Just like the movie of the same name was a widescreen epic of Roman times, the eponymous Jeep is a larger-than-life depiction of the pickup version of the Wrangler SUV. And while Gladiator star Russell Crowe carries off the traditions of the Hollywood heart-throb, so the titular one-of-a-kind convertible truck does likewise with the rich heritage of the popular Jeep. Jeep pickups date back to 1947, with the Gladiator debuting Down Under in 1963, and as the only convertible truck of its kind, now comes to Australia. Ours is the first right-hand drive market in the world to receive it. Available as the well-equipped entry-level Overland and superior-specified Rubicon the dual-cab with tub serves up good on-road manners and excellent off-road performance with an unmatched open-air feeling of freedom with its detachable roof panels. Every Gladiator earns Trail Rated badging, which speaks to the vehicle’s superior off-road capabilities. Prices start at $75,450, plus on-road costs, for the Overland and nudge up to $75,450 for the Rubicon. The Overland can be fitted with a Lifestyle Adventure Package, at $3835, consisting of cargo versatility with trail rail system, lockable rear under-seat storage bin, roll-up material tonneau cover, spray-on bedliner, aux switch bank (four programable), 240A alternator, 700A maintenance-free battery and Bluetooth wireless speaker. One-hundred examples of a Gladiator Launch Edition are also on offer at $86,450. Each includes all Rubicon advantages and Lifestyle Adventure package, plus unique badging, wheels and interior highlights. The Gladiator is covered by Jeep’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, capped price servicing and 24-hour roadside assistance.

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panels and fender flares. Never-the-less, features are fit for purpose. The traditional seven-slot radiator grille openings have been widened to allow added air intake to cope with up to 2721kg braked trailer towing capacity. Wrangler’s removable body-colour Freedom roof panels are retained and four bolts at the top of the windscreen allow it to be folded, while the header bar between the A-pillars remains in place. Lightweight aluminium doors can also be taken off using one of the special tools supplied for the operations above. LED headlamps and tail-lights, together with foglights and daytime running lights, present a modern look all round, while under-rail lighting in the tub highlights the optional Rail Trail system designed to keep varying loads safe and secure. The Gladiator Overland gets around on 18-inch alloy wheels housed under body-colour fender flares and comes in a choice of seven standard Jeep colours, or Gobi and Gator, which are exclusive to Gladiator.

the roof and doors are removed. The centre console features metal highlights and is home to gearshift and transfer case levers and handbrake. Bolts on the shift, grab handles and infotainment screen surrounds emphasise Gladiator’s solid construction character.

Infotainment The 8.4-inch dash-mounted touchscreen announces Jeep’s fourth-generation Uconnect 4 system and is located on top of the centre stack. Improvements include quicker start-up times and better screen resolution. Satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard and a nine-speaker Alpine premium audio, plus a separate 7-inch multi-view driver information display, make up an extensive equipment list. A portable Bluetooth wireless speaker behind the rear seat is also available. The ability to charge up to three additional devices is a boon in remote locations. A further confidence booster out bush, standard on Rubicon, is a forward-facing camera, which can clearly pick out obstacles ahead.

Interior Inside are McKinley leather seats with Overland logo. Front seats are heated, as is the sports-style steering wheel. Rear seat backs can be folded to make available an illuminated storage spot, which includes a net to secure items to the cab back wall. The seat cushions fold up to reveal space for an optional lockable storage bin for use when

Engines / transmissions The Gladiator makes use of Jeep’s proven 3.6-litre Pentastar engine putting out 209 kW of power and 347 Nm across a wide torque band, the latter necessary for work in extreme situations off road. It has an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission.

As far as driving is concerned the Gladiator belies its bulk, which is highlighted by its 13.6-metre turning circle. On the road it behaves like a much smaller vehicle, keeping up with traffic even in stop-start going in town. On the highway, the long wheelbase (3488 mm) ensures the pickup irons out any blemishes in road surfaces, the well-tuned suspension and cabin comfort providing little occupants can complain about. As for fuel consumption, the story is not so comfortable, though not unexpected for the powertrain in use. Jeep claims a combined urban / highway petrol consumption of 11.2 litres per 100 kilometres for the Gladiator. On test, the Overland chalked up 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres cruising on motorways, while it reached 15 litres per 100 around town. Off-road help comes in the shape of Selec-Speed Control, standard with the eight-speed tranny. This manages vehicle speed in ‘4LO’ during heavy going without the driver having to use the accelerator or brake. Selec-Speed is activated via a button on the dash and can be varied between one and 8 km/h using the AutoStick shift. The ingenious roll-up tonneau cover, which incorporates metal crossmembers, works a treat to cover loads taking up varying amounts of tub space. Well done, Jeep.

Summing up While the Overland is capable of taking on a variety of extreme off-road conditions, for those keen to press on to the ultimate test, the added investment in the Rubicon, with its rock-hopping ability, would appear worthwhile.

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SPORT AFL draft dreams come true for Brand, Ford

Eddie Ford has been drafted to North Melbourne. (Shawn Smits)

Calder Cannons defender Cody Brand and Western Jets gun Eddie Ford were kept up late last Wednesday night, but it was worth it as both realised their AFL dreams. The draft went until nearly 11.30pm, keeping possible draftees and their families on tenterhooks well into the night. Brand, who was a Next Generation Academy [NGA] member with Essendon, had a few nervous moments when his name was called out at pick 53. The Western Bulldogs selected Brand, with Essendon able to have the opportunity to match the pick. After what seemed like an eternity, it was announced the Bombers had matched the bid for the defender. Speaking before the draft, Brand, who played for the Sunbury Lions, said playing for the Bombers would be a dream come true. “I grew up supporting Essendon and we’re an

Essendon family through dad’s bloodline,” he said. “It would honestly be a dream come true to play for the Bombers … but I’m open to any club. “Anywhere would be a dream come true for me to play the sport I love, and do it professionally at the highest level. I dreamt about it as a little kid running around the backyard.” Brand, a key defender, models his game on his mentor and Essendon legend Dustin Fletcher. Just three picks later, Ford’s name was called out by North Melbourne at pick 56. North national recruiting manager Mark Finnigan said they were excited to get Ford. “Eddie is an exciting forward who performed well on Grand Final day in 2019 in the Futures game,” Finnigan added. “He has speed, power and clean hands while having the ability to take a big mark and kick bags of goals.”

There were only 59 picks on the night. Earlier in the draft, two other Cannons found their way onto draft lists. Matt Allison, who played for Strathmore, is headed to St Kilda after being taken at pick 26. Josh Eyre, like Brand, was an NGA player with Essendon meaning the Bombers could match any bid on him. Richmond picked him at pick 39, with the Bombers quickly matching the pick. Eyre is a key forward from Kilmore, who moulds his game on Joe Daniher. Connor Menadue, who signed with Werribee for the 2020 season, gets a second chance on an AFL list after being taken by North Melbourne in the rookie draft. Originally from Spotswood, Menadue played 39 games for Richmond across five years. Tara Murray

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A winning partnership By Tara Murray Western United has shown its commitment to the growth of female soccer, forming a partnership with the top female team in Melbourne’s west, Calder United. Western United, which has applied for a W-League license for the 2022 season, will work with Calder United, sharing resources and expertise to grow participation in the sport and talent pathways for females of all ages. The partnership vision includes programs from juniors, through the transitional youth years and on to the high performing Women’s National Premier League (NPLW) in the hope of producing the next crop of young and senior Matildas, as well as forming the core of a future Western United W-League team. The Keilor Park-based Calder United claimed all three trophies on offer in 2019, winning the National Premier League women’s title, the Nike FC Cup and the 2019 Premiership. It’s the only team in Melbourne’s west in the NPLW. Western United chairman Jason Sourasis said they wanted to nurture and develop the

football talents of all people from Melbourne’s west. “This partnership will be the first of its kind in Australian female football,” he said. “It will enable participants to have consistent programs within one clear, robust development pathway right through to the W-League. “Without it, we felt we weren’t truly representing our region and diverse fanbase. The club is committed to supporting FFA’s target of 50:50 male-to-female participation in the sport by 2027, and today’s announcement is a big step towards achieving that vision.” Calder United president Amanda Stella said the partnership would not only benefit her club, but other clubs in the west. She said discussions had started 18 months ago. “I’m very excited,” she said. “It’s about the full picture and Calder is at the forefront and will look to bring everyone on the journey. “Calder is looking forward to being able to continue with the development of female footballers while working closely with Western United to build a platform for the successful transition of players through mini Roos, NPLW and the W-League. “Western United is developing the female

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space, before they have set up a boys [junior] space, which is a big tick for us. “What we’re doing with it, is putting female football on the map.” Ms Stella said there were no other programs like this in Victoria and she hoped it would be the start of something bigger. She said they had players who could match it with the international players who play in the W-League. Several Calder players have signed with Victory and City for the upcoming W-League season. “It makes sense and it’s a win-win situation,” she said. “It’s a uniformed approach and we’ll work with United to be the number one female team. “We’re producing players and the opportunities we can give them are getting better. “Other clubs and their coaches and players will be invited. The journey will be good.” Western United is also planning several on and off-field programs in the areas of women’s development and leadership, complemented by investments in female football employment and female community scholarships to be announced in 2021.

New Sunbury Lions coach Josh Burns is looking forward to finally getting the opportunity to coach in the Ballarat Netball League. Burns had been set to coach Melton this year and took the group through the first part of pre-season before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. When the club decided to head in another direction, Burns didn’t have to wait long to find another coaching role with Sunbury keen to get him onboard. Luke Marko Rawlings had been set to coach the Lions in 2020 for the first time. “They sought me out once they knew that I wasn’t coaching at Melton,” Burns said. “Renee Hulls [Lions coach and player] said to me about it and said that we would love to have you. “It was a nice easy-going process to get it done. Hopefully this great opportunity that will allow me to showcase my knowledge of the game.” The Melton job was Burns’ first experience in coaching, but he brings an extensive playing and umpiring background. He first made a state team at the age of 12 and played at a number of national championships. Burns also made four Australian teams, both indoor and full court netball, the most recent the under-23 men’s team four years ago. Burns’ coaches include City West Falcons coach Marg Lind and new Collingwood Super Netball coach Nicole Richardson. Burns said he had heard that Sunbury was in a development stage after several A grade players stepped away after the 2019 season when the club decided to change coaches. “There will be a lot of new faces, which will be good,” he said. Burns will also coach the B-grade team. Hulls, a premiership-winning coach at the club will coach C-grade, with Tami Hardwick appointed the D-grade coach. Janine Hodgson will coach the under-19s. An E-grade coach is still to be appointed. The Lions held the first of their trials at the weekend and have another one this Saturday between 10-1pm at Clarke Oval. Details: tamihardwick@gmail.com. Tara Murray

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Hatzoglou’s stunning rise It’s been a stunning rise for Peter Hatzoglou – he’s gone from playing for Sunshine Heights in division 3 in Victorian Turf Cricket Association in 2017, to being called up to the Melbourne Renegades squad. Hatzoglou had played just 10 first XI premier cricket games before being called up as a local replacement player for the Renegades first two matches. Speaking before the Big Bash got under way last week, Hatzoglou said he was excited about getting the opportunity to be with the squad. “It’s been a pretty crazy season really,” he said. “I went to Adelaide at the beginning of the season trying to get a gig over there and it’s all sort of happened quickly. “I got the call last week and was told to fly down from Adelaide as soon as you can. “I’d been talking with the Renegades and I was involved with South Australia in an emerging program, so I sort of felt like I was in and around the level … I was hoping it would come.

“Maybe it came a bit sooner than I thought it would.” Hatzoglou will be with the team for the first two games, but was unsure what would happen after that. He trained with the group for the first time last Tuesday, before practice matches the following day. He said he was looking to make the most of the opportunity. “To be honest, I feel like I’m ready to go out there and give it a real good go, if I do find myself lucky to get a game,” he said. “I’ll try and get a game in the Big Bash and try and lap that up as much as I can. If not, it’s still a great experience to get amongst guys the likes of Shaun Marsh, Benny Howell the list goes on. “At the minute it’s a two game thing, but I’m hoping it will potentially be more games, if not this season, next season.” This is the latest achievement in a crazy ride the past few years for Hatzoglou.

He moved to Melbourne University for the 2017-18 season and went from the fifths to be part of a third XI premiership. He was part of a second XI premiership the following season, before making his first XI debut last season as the club finished on top of the ladder. Hatzoglou said while he would have liked to have made his first XI debut earlier, he was able to learn from former Australian spinner Fawad Ahmed, who was the spinner in the first XI. “He has been enormous for me, he has helped me come such a long way so quickly.” This season, Hatzoglou and his brother Max have played with Prospect District in the South Australian Cricket Association Premier competition. Having been named in the Victorian emerging squad earlier this year, he has been given the opportunity to train with the South Australian emerging squad. “We’ve loved the whole move,” he said. Tara Murray

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Nicole Richardson, third from the left, is the new Collingwood Magpies coach. (Shawn Smits) 223430_01

Richardson’s super step By Tara Murray After thousands of hours developing netballers in Melbourne’s north-west, Nicole Richardson will coach the Collingwood Magpies Super Netball team. The City West Falcons and Altona Netball Association coach, who has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach at the Magpies, will replace Rob Wright as coach. Richardson has represented Australia in both softball and netball and said she was excited by the challenge of coaching a club entrenched in Australia’s sporting culture. “I put myself in positions that if opportunity arose, I could look to put my hand up for a role like that,” she said. “I was fortunate enough to have two years working with West Coast Fever and I’m very grateful for them, backing a Victorian to come along into their coaching environment. “I’m then very grateful to Rob Wright and the Collingwood Magpies as an assistant coach. “Four years as an assistant coach across the two clubs, both those experiences I think have put me in a really good position to put a stamp on the Collingwood Magpies netball club.” The Magpies won just one game this year,

finishing bottom of the ladder in an unusual season. The competition was played in a hub in Queensland because of the coronavirus pandemic. Richardson said they were competitive, with the side losing four games by less than five goals. “I’m not hiding away from the fact that the results weren’t good enough, still a lot of work to be done, but there’s still a lot of positives to be taken out of the 2020 season,” she said. “In particular those young players who got some court time, particularly the likes of Molly Jovic who has come through the Altona Netball Association and City West Falcons, it was great to see her get her opportunity out on court and really flourish within the environment.” Richardson’s new role means an end to her time at the Falcons. She said it was a hard decision to move on from the club that she describes as a second family. But she will take much of what she learnt to the Magpies. “I’ve been fortunate enough to learn my craft under Marg Lind and the development that I’ve had in my coaching through the Falcons. “What I take from them is the winning culture that we have developed at City West Falcons … and being part of a family environment. “We’re really big on that and when I put

my case forward [to the Magpies] that was one of my big philosophies about developing a winning culture and developing those athlete-coach relationships. “That’s something that is embedded throughout the City West Falcons and I want to further that and extend that to the Magpies.” The Magpies started training earlier this month and Richardson said she was excited for the 2021 season. “You see the likes of Ashleigh Brazill coming back into the line-up and we’ve got Jacqui Newton, who has spent four years in the Vixens environment and has come from a very successful winning culture. “Kalifa McCollin is coming over and joining us from Trinidad and Tobago. I guess those three add a little flair to our line-up. [I’m] looking forward to seeing what they can do. “I think one difference between Collingwood and the rest of the teams this year, was we were up against teams that are rather established in combinations. For me, the exciting thing moving forward is we get to spend another year further developing these connections. “I want Collingwood Magpies to be the choice of clubs for Victorian athletes and fill a stadium, hopefully we can show the supporters an exciting brand of netball.”

Werribee coach Mark Williams is returning to the AFL system after accepting a role with Melbourne. The 2004 AFL premiership coach, who has been at Werribee the past two seasons, will become Melbourne’s head of football development. Williams said that he had loved his time at Werribee, which included leading them to the semi finals in 2019. “The club is strong, well-run and as we have all seen in the last year, resilient,” he said. “I thank the club and the community for making me feel like I could have stayed here for 20 years.” Werribee president Martin Carter said there were mixed emotions about Williams stepping away from the club. “Choco is unique in his way of thinking about football and the way he goes about engaging everyone to be part of that,” Carter said. “His impact at our club will resonate for a long time with coaches, players, staff, sponsors and supporters. “It is no surprise to see him back in the AFL system. We wish him well and thank him for everything he did in two very different years with us. “He planted the seeds of success both on and off field that his successor will be able to build on.” Werribee chief executive Mark Penaluna said the search for a new coach had already begun. “It is a prime job in the football world and one that offers outstanding opportunities to run your own team in an elite competition in the best facility outside the AFL, working in a club with an exceptional culture and strong community roots.” Werribee, which has started pre-season training, has announced a number of re-signings for the 2021 season, with the club competing in an expanded eastern seaboard state league competition. Longstanding skipper Michael Sodomaco leads that list, having signed on for an 11th year, while three-time club best and fairest winner Matt Hanson, 2019 VFL team of the year player Nick Coughlan, wingman Bior Malual and Kye Declase and former AFL ruckman Matthew Lobbe have also re-signed. Tara Murray

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