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The Altona Mobil refinery has played a key role in the west’s rich industrial past. In 1955, Mobil unveiled a multi-million dollar expansion program (pictured) that extended the refinery’s product range. Last week’s announcement that the refinery would close after 72 years to become an import terminal has been described as “devastating”. ■ Full

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Lockdown waiting game By Goya Dmytryshchak Victoria is “well-placed” to end its snap five-day lockdown today, Premier Daniel Andrews announced yesterday. Two new cases of COVID-19 were recorded, with the state government announcing it was exploring alternatives to hotel quarantine such as purpose-built accommodation at Melbourne or Avalon airports. The lockdown started on Saturday as a “short, sharp circuit breaker” against a “hyper-infectious” outbreak of the UK strain, linked to cases from Melbourne Airport’s Holiday Inn. Mr Andrews on Tuesday suggested that while the lockdown was well-placed to end, there could be changes. “That will be based on public health advice,

whether we can go back directly to the settings that were there on Thursday and Friday or whether we have to ease back into it,” he said. Williamstown Chamber of Commerce vice-president Craig Turton said the lockdown had been a real blow for local business. “Just as small businesses were starting to get back in the rhythm of normal operations and looking forward to a big trading weekend they were forced to pivot again with 12 hours’ notice,” he said. “The impact has been great. I’ve heard of small operators losing up to $10,000 in sales but also local construction businesses losing up to $100,000. “We also can’t forget that many casual workers have lost wages. Again, the support from the community has been outstanding … lucky we operate in such a caring environment.”

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Major supermarkets reinstated purchase limits on staple products as shoppers immediately began to stockpile. Shopper Julie Maree Douglas-Walker said that as soon as the lockdown was announced on Friday afternoon, a queue formed outside

Coles at Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows. “I had to go to the post office this afternoon to post a letter,” she said. “I was in Central Square Shopping Centre for only five minutes. Nobody was queued at Coles when I first walked past it. “By the time I walked through the shopping centre to go to the post office and returned back passing Coles, a line that had formed.” Hitesh Palta, who owns IGA stores in Altona and Deer Park and during Melbourne’s first lockdown was the first Australian retailer to open early for the elderly, said two extra delivery drivers were on standby for online orders. A western suburbs florist, who didn’t want to be named, said Valentine’s Day sales usually set them up for the rest of the year. She had paid about $15,000 for stock and couldn’t open.

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Residents to unload on bins By Goya Dmytryshchak Hobsons Bay council will spend up to $60,000 to ask every resident and ratepayer how they feel about the new four-bin waste and recycling system. Newly-elected councillor Matt Tyler moved a motion at last week’s council meeting for community consultation “given recycling 2.0 was introduced relatively quickly” a year ago. Rubbish collection was cut to once a fortnight after the council last February rolled out a four-bin system to separate general

waste, glass, mixed recyclables, and food and green waste. All residents and ratepayers will receive a mail-out that includes a link to an online survey. Households without internet access will be able to complete a hard copy survey. Questions will canvas people’s preferences for collection frequency for each of the four bins, bin sizes, willingness to pay for more frequent rubbish collection or a bin upsize from 120 litres to 240 litres. Cr Tyler’s motion states: “While community consultation will involve a one-off cost, it is

a tiny fraction of the over $9 million paid by ratepayers in waste management charges for financial year 2020-21”. “In reality, it’s a system that affects every resident and ratepayer and, yes, there’s a cost … I think we can afford to make the necessary investments in this consultation,” he told the meeting. “I think the cost of failing to engage is much greater.” Returned councillor Tony Briffa seconded the motion, saying it was important to hear from everyone. “Let’s have that discussion, let’s not just hear from a nasty, loud few,” she said.

Cr Daria Kellander said it was “a contentious issue that impacts absolutely every single resident in our city” and Cr Diana Grima said she was “still consistently getting bombarded about this issue”. Cr Pamela Sutton-Legaud said “the more feedback we get from the community the better, and to hear from a wide range of voices rather than, perhaps, a small group who have particular views”. Returned councillors Peter Hemphill and mayor Jonathon Marsden also voted in favour, meaning the motion was unanimously carried.

Council shares fire concerns Brimbank council says it shares residents’ concerns about the number of industrial and tip fires occurring in Melbourne’s west following a fire at Cleanaway in Brooklyn last month. Since October there have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland recently called for action to stop these fires from occurring. Brimbank city development director Kelvin Walsh said the council had been calling for action for some time. “Brimbank council shares the community’s concern about industrial or tip fires in Melbourne’s west,” he said. “These issues are impacting on the wellbeing of the local community and the environment.” Mr Walsh said the council is also concerned about the air quality and actively seeks to ensure that sites employ measures to reduce dust emissions where possible. “Planning permits issued over recent years for sites where activities are not all contained within a building generally include requirements for construction management plans and environmental management plans, with a particular focus on reducing dust emissions from the site. “Unfortunately some of the older ‘legacy sites’ are not subject to these conditions which makes enforcement more difficult.” He said the introduction of the Environment Protection Act should assist in helping reduce dust emissions.

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We’re going to Grazeland in March Melbourne’s newest food precinct, Grazeland, is opening at Spotswood on March 5. Located next to Scienceworks, Grazeland will span over 10,000 square metres and will have more than 50 sweet and savoury food vendors, three bars, two stage areas, roving entertainers and live entertainment. Designed to cater for up to 30,000 people a week, the precinct is set to be chiefly open air but with extensive covered areas. Initially set to open early last year, Grazeland was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grazeland director John Forman said the

unique outdoor dining space was now more fitting than ever, bringing Melburnians a COVIDSafe casual dining precinct. “Almost two years ago, we hand-picked some of our favourite local establishments to join us at Melbourne’s first permanent festival of food and we are thrilled to finally be able to announce Grazeland’s official opening date,” he said. “It is more important than ever to be able to offer Melburnians a place to safely gather together and reconnect over food, discover new favourites, and create memories after

experiencing such an isolating year.” Menu items include pizza from 48h, cannoli from Cannoleria by That’s Amore Cheese, Bengali-style curries from The Calcutta Club, freshly-shucked oysters and lobster rolls from Claw and Tail, rozen cheesecake from Stix, family-favourites from Hooked Fish and Chipper, African barbecue from Tasty Suya and authentic gelato from Cielo Gelateria. Grazeland will trade Fridays from 5-10pm, Saturdays from noon-10pm and Sundays from noon-9pm. at 20 Booker Street, Spotswood. Entry is $2.50 for those aged 12 and above.

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I am pleased to be able to take this opportunity to again congratulate our Citizens of the Year, Peter and Lola Anderson. This amazing couple has been instrumental in the protection and ongoing development of Cruickshank Park for more than 50 years. The importance of outdoor spaces like Cruickshank Park to our community cannot be underestimated and the work volunteers like Peter and Lola do to ensure Cruickshank Park can be enjoyed by the community is greatly appreciated by many I was honoured to be able to present the Andersons with their award at this month’s 2021 Civic Awards, at an outdoor evening ceremony held in accordance with DHHS COVID requirements. The winners and nominees were celebrated and thanked for their efforts in helping make Maribyrnong a wonderful place to live, work and visit. Last Friday our community ushered in the Lunar New Year with a number of COVIDSafe celebrations. While 2020 brought a great deal of change and new beginnings, this year – the year of the ox – is said to focus on discipline and diligence. Given we’ve all heard the saying “as strong as an ox” the message could not be more clear: 2021 is about hard work and perseverance. There have been a number of improvement works around our city, including a new world-class playing surface that is near completion at the Footscray Hockey Centre – many of you will now be enjoying the ‘old turf’,

Before you pack them off to school, pack them full of protein. Our Farm produce store is back in full swing and we’re still delivering! Our customers are loving our delivery service. No mess! No fuss! It’s as simple as a couple of clicks of your mouse, place your order and within 48 hours your Farm Fresh Eggs will be delivered straight to your front door step.

Two arrested in raids An Altona North man, 54, was last week charged following a three-month investigation across Melbourne’s north west in to firearms trafficking . A Deanside man, 37, was also charged after police raided properties in Deanside, Taylors Hill, Altona North, Yarraville and Taylors Lakes. Two firearms, methylamphetamine and cannabis were seized.

Free garden help Michael Clarke congratulates Mohamed Semra and Zoe Knight at the Civic Awards, who both received a Youth Leadership Award. (Supplied)

which has been re-purposed at some of our pop-up parklets, developed to support trade and social connection during COVID. Work also continues on the major revitalisation of Footscray waterfront which, when complete, will better connect our community to the river and activate this important public space. As we move on from the typically high-trade period of the festive season, I want to remind everyone to ‘Love Your Local’ and support our business community. Let’s keep up the momentum of buying local to help our businesses thrive. Take a look at council’s Instagram and Facebook to learn more about our business community and their stories.

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Murals recall Greek history By Goya Dmytryshchak A giant mural celebrating Yarraville’s Greek heritage has gone up on a corner pharmacy, as part of a project collecting local stories for a digital archive. The mural on the side of Maria’s Pharmacy and post office, at 24 Wembley Avenue, is the brainchild of local resident Dean Kotsianis and a group of young Greek-Australians who have formed not-for-profit, Greek Youth Generator. Painted by street artist Resio, the mural features references to Greek gods Dionysus and Hermes and goddess Thalia.

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“Thalia, goddess of theatre and comedy, celebrates the Greek chapter in the life of the Sun Theatre, under ownership of Peter Yiannoudes in the ’70s,” Mr Kotsianis said. “Hermes, the messenger, celebrates language, cultural exchange, the migrant experience, and is also a direct link to the post office/pharmacy on which we painted. “Dionysus, god of food, wine, festivity, celebrates the kafeneia and taverns that acted as the first portal of entry to our culture in Yarraville, and peppered the town centre for a long time. “We’ve decided to use ancient symbols that celebrate locally-relevant stories about the Greeks of Yarraville.” The mural will bear QR codes that people can scan to hear the stories of local Greeks. Mr Kotsianis said Greek Youth Generator

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now aims to tell and preserve the area’s Greek history by collecting stories from locals to add to a new digital archive. “Yarraville and the inner west has a massive multicultural influence, historically,” he said.

“My heritage is Greek. On our local strip there are many elderly families, Greek heritage also. “It’s just not exactly obvious when people move to Yarraville these days. It is changing

quite quickly. We are also gentrifying as well. “I wanted to bring that hidden and forgotten not-so-old story back to the surface in a more modern way.” Details: gyg.org.au

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Council has started planning for the 2021-25 Council Plan and we want to understand your priorities for the city over the next four years.

“Besides the fact that the foot is one of the bodies most complex structures and we are on them all the time, there are two major reasons foot pain and particularly heel pain treatment is often ineffective, especially long-term. Either only the symptoms are being addressed and not the underlying cause or the exact nature of the condition is not being identified or understood. For example, most heel pain is incorrectly assumed to be an inflammatory condition, but it is nearly always a result of nerve impingement or tissue degeneration. Tissue thickening is often mistaken for inflammation, contributing to incorrect diagnoses and treatment. This is a big problem because treating your degenerative condition with anti-inflammatory medications or injections can actually cause further tissue damage, making your condition worse.”

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Your feedback and ideas will help shape the new Council Plan which will be available for community consideration in April/May 2021. It’s easy to get involved: • Complete a quick survey on Participate Hobsons Bay

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‘Caretakers’ honoured

Crime briefs Stabbing charges laid An Altona Meadows woman has been charged with the stabbing of a Williamstown man early last Thursday morning. The woman, 47, was taken into custody by police at a Rockbank address about 11.45am on Wednesday. A man remains in hospital after being stabbed multiple times at his home in the Strand. The woman has been charged with aggravated burglary, intentionally causing serious injury and other assault-related offences.

By Goya Dmytryshchak A couple which more than 50 years ago started campaigning to create the urban oasis that is Yarraville’s Cruickshank Park has been named Maribyrnong Citizens of the Year. Lola and Peter Anderson, aged 81 and 85 respectively, say theirs is the story of Cruickshank Park. “People just love it,” Mrs Anderson said. “They just don’t believe when they find it; they’re absolutely gobsmacked. “Peter started it off when it was just dirt.” Mr Anderson was born in Yarraville while Mrs Anderson lived in Footscray her whole life, before the couple moved to their present house near the park in 1959. They have a photo of their daughter, 55, when she was aged 12 on a horse on a patch of dirt that was there before the park. “We just felt that it was wasted land,” Mrs Anderson said. She said various ideas had been floated by others for the site – everything from a golf club to a soccer field to a swimming pool. “We just said, hoo-ha, no way – we just want passive recreation, just for people to walk and enjoy,” Mrs Anderson said. She said the park was designed in 1971 and she remembers that on October 25, 1979, the first trees were planted. During the COVID-19 lockdowns last year, the park was a saviour for many, she said. “It’s just a delight to walk into that park and just see all the people there,” Mrs Anderson said. “At lockdown, Cruickshank Park saved a lot of people who were stressed, and they would come into Cruickshank Park. “It’s a wonder they didn’t close Cruickshank Park down, it was so busy.” She said the couple was shocked at their civic honour.

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“We’re honoured and we’re proud that we were named, just for looking after a park,” Mrs Anderson said. “We’re caretakers of the park.” Other recipients of the Maribyrnong Council Civic Awards were: Greg Ferrington, Volunteer of the Year; Mohamed Semra and Zoe Knight, Youth Leadership Award; Inner West Air Quality Community Reference Group, Community Strengthening Award; Stuart and Liana Lucca-Pope, Enterprise

Maribyrnong Award – Contribution to Business Community; Tilegne Therapy, Enterprise Maribyrnong Award – New and Emerging Business Award; Mat O’Keefe (Pride of our Footscray), Enterprise Maribyrnong Award – Innovative Business Award; Footscray Trugo Club, Active Maribyrnong Sporting Award; The Hansen Reserves, Arts Award; and Lee Smith-Moir, Les Twentyman and Rebecca Barnard, Mayoral Award.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash on the Princes Freeway at Laverton on Wednesday last week. Emergency services were called to the Princes Freeway, about one kilometre east of the Newlands Road exit, following reports that a motorcycle had crashed about 3.20pm. The rider was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Westgate Highway Patrol officers are urging the driver of a black hatchback, missing its left-hand side mirror, to come forward. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Altona North train station call Hobsons Bay council is lobbying the state government for new train stations to service the areas of Altona North, Newport west and Brooklyn. Altona North’s population is set to boom with the development of the former Don Smallgoods site, known as Precinct 15. The precinct, which is half the size of Melbourne’s CBD, is being developed in to 3000 dwellings for about 7000 people. Deputy mayor Daria Kellander moved a motion at last week’s council meeting that the council campaign for a new passenger train link on the existing freight train line from Sunshine to Newport, with a new train station to be built in the vicinity of Altona North/Brooklyn. “Residents in Brooklyn at the moment need to drive further out to stations such as Tottenham, West Footscray, Yarraville, Spotswood or Newport in order to access any type of train commuter network,” she said. A station in this vicinity could also serve future residents of the Bradmill site on the northern side of the West Gate Freeway at Yarraville. Cr Tony Briffa said the former Paisley station, near the Millers Junction shopping centre at Altona North, could also be reinstated. The station closed in 1985. Cr Briffa moved a motion that the council work with the Altona, Seaholme, Altona North, Brooklyn and Newport west communities on a public campaign to advocate for the reinstatement of a train station in Altona North or Newport west on the Werribee line. “The train line already goes there – the Werribee line – so this is not a big infrastructure spend/build by the state government.”

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Shrove Tuesday, affectionately known in many households as Pancake Tuesday, marks the arrival of Lent and beginning of the countdown to Easter. Brothers Julian, 4, and Elliott, 7, helped their parents whip up this tasty pancake stack to help mark the day.

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End of an era By Goya Dmytryshchak It is the end of an era as ExxonMobil announced it would close its Altona refinery after 72 years to become an import terminal, leaving the future of another Altona petrochemical behemoth “in the firing line”. Australia’s largest petrochemical company, Qenos, operates three plants at Altona and is connected to Mobil by pipeline. ExxonMobil last week told its 300 workers the refinery was “no longer considered economically viable” and would be converted into an import terminal to “ensure ongoing, reliable fuel supply for Victoria”. The closure follows BP Australia’s decision to make its Kwinana site in Western Australia an import terminal in 2022. Ampol’s site at Lytton in Queensland is under review, with a decision expected to be announced in June. This means Geelong’s Viva Energy could become Australia’s last refinery. Its chief executive Scott Wyatt last week said “a lot needs to be finalised”. ExxonMobil Australia chairman Nathan Fay said the decision to close was made following an extensive review of operations at Australia’s smallest refinery, which commenced operation in 1949. “The refinery will remain in operation for some time to ensure we will continue to meet Victoria’s fuel needs while the conversion is completed,” he said. “It’s expected that it could be six months before we cease production at the refinery. “At this early stage, we are still planning what these changes to our site may mean for our neighbours and the local community into the future. ExxonMobil will work closely with regulators and other key

In 1997, a major modernisation project was completed at the Altona Mobil refinery, which involved a fluidised catalytic cracker being transported through Melbourne’s west to the site. (Supplied)

community and government stakeholders on future site plans. “While an import terminal will have a smaller workforce than the Altona refinery, we are already planning the ways we can help support those people immediately impacted, including potential redeployment across our other operations, or through redundancy,

outplacement and retraining.” Mobil’s Altona operations had been affected by COVID-19 border closures, flight cancellations and stay-at-home orders. Demand for jet fuel has dropped by up to 90 per cent. The Altona refinery produces about half of Victoria’s refined fuel needs.

ExxonMobil said it would remain a critical supplier of energy to Australia, including through its operation of the Gippsland Basin joint venture which supplies 40 per cent of eastern Australia’s energy needs. Qenos chief executive Stephen Bell said it was “still very early days in terms of what the decision means more broadly”.

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Today’s aerial view of the Altona Mobil refinery, and right an aerial view of the refinery in its beginnings (Pictures: Supplied)

“Qenos’ Altona Olefins plant processes ethane gas from Bass Strait as its primary feedstock, but also processes LPG feedstock from ExxonMobil’s Altona refinery,” he said. “As a long-term business partner, we welcome ExxonMobil’s stated commitment to meet the priorities of its customers during the transition. “We plan to work closely with ExxonMobil and government to understand the implications of this announcement and ensure continued access to feedstock and exchange of co-products.” United Workers Union national secretary Tim Kennedy said there were concerns about the “multiplier effect”. “It’s a fundamental part of the manufacturing

infrastructure of Victoria and of Melbourne and it has highly-skilled jobs, which are necessary to support advanced manufacturing in our state,” he said. “The first port of call when ExxonMobil pulls out is Qenos, because Qenos is also a fundamental cog to support … manufacturing in the state, and it relies on product from Mobil to do its work – they’re basically connected by a big pipe. “We would see that as a fundamental risk and what we call the multiplier effect of when you lose key advanced manufacturing infrastructure – there’s a multiplier effect to the ecosystem around manufacturing and jobs and services in the state.”

Federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor said Mobil’s Altona refinery closure would not negatively impact Australian fuel stockholdings. “The government is providing support to the sector through the JobKeeper program to maintain operations and support jobs,” he said. “The comprehensive fuel security package, announced as part of the 2020-21 budget, will continue to progress and will enhance Australia’s long-term fuel security.” Opposition leader Anthony Albanese said the closure “would cost hundreds of direct jobs and impact thousands of workers in downstream industry”. “Australia’s petrochemical manufacturers all rely on by-products produced from the

ExxonMobil refinery,“ he said. “These manufacturers will likely need assistance, given the year they’ve had through COVID, to ensure they don’t close.” Altona MP Jill Hennessy and Williamstown MP Melissa Horne issued a joint statement describing the closure as “devastating”. “The west has a rich industrial past, and the refinery has played a key role in that, operating for decades and employing generations of workers,” they said. “This is a highly-skilled workforce and our priority is assisting them wherever possible to find other employment in advanced manufacturing and other areas suitable to their tailored skill sets.”

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions Train disruptions: Buses and coaches replace trains in both directions Werribee & Williamstown lines

20 to 21 Feb 8.30m to last train each night, 22 to 24 Feb

North Melbourne to Werribee and Williamstown

8.30pm to last train each night, 26 Feb to 2 Mar

North Melbourne to Newport and Williamstown

1 to 2 Mar

North Melbourne to Newport and Laverton

8.30pm to last train each night, 3 to 4 Mar 1am to 4.30am each night, 6 to 7 Mar

North Melbourne to Newport and Williamstown

Sunbury Line

26 Feb to 7 Mar 8.30pm to last train each night, 8 to 10 Mar

Flagstaff and North Melbourne to Sunbury

Geelong and Warrnambool lines

26 Feb to 7 Mar

For all or part of the line

Ballarat, Ararat and Maryborough lines

8.30pm to last train, 26 Feb

Southern Cross to Ballarat

27 to 28 Feb

Southern Cross to Melton

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps West Gate Freeway

Until 22 Feb

Lanes closed outbound between Williamstown Road and Newport Rail

10pm to 5am each night, 16 and 17 Feb

Freeway closed inbound between M80 Ring Road and Grieve Parade and outbound between Millers Road and M80 Ring Road

Each night, 21, 24, 25 and 26 Feb

Freeway closed in both directions between M80 Ring Road and Millers Road

M80 Ring Road

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Inbound entry ramp to Westgate Freeway closed

Geelong Road

Until 22 Feb

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MY PLACE Williamstown’s Chris Jackson is leaving for the nation’s bush captial after receiving a Tuckwell Scholarship to complete an engineering and commerce double degree at Australian National University. He chats with Goya Dmytryshchak. What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? My whole life to date has revolved around Williamstown, from attending Willy North public school to playing footy with Willy juniors and cricket with Willy CYMS. From holidays spent down at the beach to volunteering at Williamstown Hospital and coaching junior CY’s cricket teams. Most recently, I’ve enjoyed attending Williamstown High School. What do like about Williamstown?

What would you change or what could be improved? I don’t think the case for Williamstown is for improvement, but retaining its heritage and culture through limiting high-rise developments and dense urbanisation. Having said that, I’d encourage governments to further invest in public schools and sports club facilities.

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I love the fact that Williamstown operates as if it were a small country town of only 1000 residents. Being a peninsula where there is a great sense of pride and appreciation to be able to live here, you struggle to walk down the street without walking past smiling faces and having impromptu conversations. I’d love to be able to come back and live here in the future.

Kitchen on Ferguson Street. It epitomises Williamstown’s friendly nature. Steve never fails to make you feel at home and welcome. I’ll miss the mango smoothies that Rozelle makes.

What’s your favourite local cafe/restaurant?

Could you please tell me about the scholarship you have received?

A local favourite would have to be Novel

The Tuckwell Scholarship will immerse me

into an academically-focused community with students from all over the nation with different passions and pasts, that will hopefully rub off on me and my future path. While it will allow me to focus on my studies without needing to maintain a full-time job, it’s the opportunities and people I will meet through this that I see having the biggest impact.

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? I guess the fact that I’m not only willing, but seriously excited, to leave what I’ve already labelled a fantastic place to grow up and move to the bush capital. Having to fend for myself is a challenge I’ve thrown myself into, but can’t wait to tackle.

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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The Nextra Sunbury Newsagency has been in Jenny Carland’s family for nearly 90 years. Right: Jenny Carland with her children and father Ron Geyer. (Pictures: Supplied)

A headline act Jenny Carland’s family has witnessed the evolution of news – from stacks of daily newspapers and magazines to news at your fingertips with online services. The Nextra Sunbury Newsagency has navigated the changes and remains a vital part of the community. Jenny reminisces with Jessica Micallef and chats about what’s next …

enny Carland is proud of the legacy her family will leave in Sunbury. For nearly nine decades, a member of Jenny’s family – from her grandparents to her own children – has been behind the counter of the Nextra Sunbury Newsagency. Her grandparents William and Ellen Davies purchased the store from Mr and Mrs Gaulton in 1932. Nearly 20 years later, Jenny’s parents Ron and Glenise Geyer took over ownership. “We were the hub of the community,” Jenny said. “Newspapers and magazines were massive back in the olden days. When I was a little girl, we also sold bikes, toys, we had a little library, we used to sell fire crackers, cakes, ice creams and milkshakes, footballs and football jumpers. “I still have one those scoops for the ice cream with the wooden handle. We sold anything.” In nearly 90 years, four generations of Jenny’s family have worked at the store. Jenny started working there full-time in 2004, before she and her husband Gerald took ownership in 2015.

“In 2004, we had two beautiful staff members who had never taken long service leave. I thought I could take a year off teaching so that they could take long service leave … and I’ve been here ever since,” she said. After Jenny’s dad passed away in 2010, she considered selling the family business but she said newsagencies were declining and they couldn’t sell it. “The banks weren’t loaning money for the newsagency because they could see the decline and it wasn’t worth it,” she said. “Ever since then, I have been making changes.” At a time when technology was evolving and news was made easily available online, Jenny decided to pivot her business in a new direction. Now the newsagency sells gifts, clothes, accessories, homewares, books and cards, as well as traditional newspapers and magazines. It’s also a TattsLotto outlet and has sold 30 division one-winning tickets since 1972. “Whatever wasn’t in Sunbury or what people were asking for, I developed it into my store,”

Jenny said. “It’s been really successful, and people have loved it. “Newspapers and magazines are still important but it’s just changed because you can get your news anywhere. “You get news alerts on your phone … people still like to have a physical paper or magazine, so we still do sell quite a few but we used to have rows and rows of magazines.” Jenny has decided now is the time to take a step back from the family legacy and retire, and has sold the business to a new family. She said she was proud of what her family had achieved over the many years. “It’s a really big job to run a business at this size and that is why it’s time for me to retire,” she said. “I want to be there to look after my grandchildren. I want the simple things now. “My grandparents and parents would be really proud of me and I love that. I don’t feel like I am letting anyone down.” Jenny will hand over the helm to the new owners on March 1.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication.

Wonder Women Program If you’re wanting to return to the workforce, head to the Melton South Community Centre. A new course starting on Thursday, February 18 will provide assistance with career planning, resume writing, interview skills, identify your existing skills and develop new ones. $50 or $30 concession (six sessions). Bookings required. ■ 9747 8576

Indigenous cooking Meriam chef Nornie Bero, of Yarraville’s Mabu Mabu, will host the Exploring Australian Indigenous Flavours event as part of the Sustainable Living Festival on Wednesday, February 24 from 6.15-7.15pm. She’ll chat about how you can incorporate Indigenous ingredients and flavours into your own home cooking, giving tips on where to source ingredients and how to grow them in your backyard. Originally from Mer Island in the Torres Strait, Nornie has been a professional chef for more than 20 years and is on a mission to make Indigenous herbs, spices, vegetables and fruits part of everyone’s kitchen pantry. ■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ categories/environment/2868-exploringaustralian-indigenous-flavours

Language cafe Wyndham residents can practice their English skills, meet new people, connect with the community and learn from others at the language cafe on Thursday, February 18, and Thursday, February 25, 12.30-1.30pm. Electronic device and registration required. You will be provided with a link to attend after registering. ■ www.wyndhamtogether.com.au/event/ language-cafe-2/all/

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Craft group Brimbank residents can learn craft skills from an experienced tutor and make a variety of colourful objects to decorate their home on Friday, February 19 at Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre, 9.30-11.30am. Workshop runs for six sessions. Cost: $24 (includes materials). Registration and payment required before first session. ■ 9249 4800

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Hume locals can join the MAPS (Mature Active Person’s Social) club for a dance followed by morning tea on Friday, February 19 at Lynda Blundell Centre, 185 Blair Street, Dallas, 9.30am-12.30pm. The theme is red. BYO nibbles and drinks and be COVIDSafe. Entry: $10. ■ Doris, 9309 9001

Heritage walks Enjoy a 90-minute leisurely heritage walk with guide John, starting at the Williamstown Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place, each Tuesday at 9.20am. Each week covers a different route. ■ John, 0418 377 336

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Weir open day Learn about Little River’s history and share your ideas for improvements to the area at the Little River Weir open day on Saturday, February 20, 10am-1pm, at McLeans Reserve. ■ http://bit.ly/2LQjxVF

Live at the Hive The Ruby Page and Joe Ruberto Jazztet will perform well-known swing and jazz standards at Werribee Jazz Club on Saturday, February 20, 8-11pm. Bookings required. ■ Jenny, 0419 558 481

Farmers’ market Browse the stalls at the Malmsbury Village Farmers’ Market on Sunday, February 21, 9am-1pm at the Malmsbury Village Green. ■ Megs, 0407 860 320

Movie night Enjoy live music and a screening of Beauty and the Beast on Friday, March 19 at The

Nook, Sunbury. Gates open 5.30pm, with entertainment from 6pm and the movie screening at 7pm. BYO picnic and blanket or buy food. Registration required. ■ https://bit.ly/3tJGM4D

Detox your home Brimbank residents can clear out household toxic chemicals at a pop-up collection day on Saturday, February 27, 9am-3pm at Brimbank council’s operations centre, Stadium Drive, Keilor Park. Online registration required. ■ www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome

Open studios Macedon artists are opening up their studios to the public on February 27-28, 10am-4pm. Brochures with a map of studio locations available at The Gallery, Mt Macedon and Gisborne Library. ■ Search @openstudiosmacedo on Instagram

Show information session Whittlesea Agricultural Society is holding a show information session on Sunday, March 14, noon-2pm, at the Whittlesea Agricultural Society administration building, gate 1, McPhees Road, Whittlesea.

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Free sausage sizzle and heritage display included. ■ 9716 2835

Childcare places

Occasional child care is available at Outlets, Newport Community Education Centre, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sessions are available from 9am-12pm, Take off weight naturally 9am-2pm or 11am-2pm. Child care Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly subsidies offered. and less stressful atmosphere? ■ 9391 8504 or www.outletsco-op.com.au Come and join TOWN (Take Off Weight Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Coffee time Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Learn about the origins of coffee, how to Melton. operate commercial espresso machines and how to make a range of coffees during ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, Ready Set Work Barista’s course at the 0411 824 739 Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre, Keilor Downs on February 23 (online) and 24 World Day of Prayer (face-to-face work). People are being invited to pray for the needs of Vanuatu and its people at local ■ Jesuit Community College, 9415 8700 church services and events on World Day of Prayer, Friday, March 5. This year’s theme is ‘Build on a strong foundation’. ■ www.worlddayofprayeraustralia.org

Alcoholics Anonymous Regular face-to-face meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous have resumed. Meetings are held at St Thomas Anglican Church, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, on Mondays from 7.30pm, and St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, on Wednesdays from 7pm. ■ Werribee: 0412 432 760. For other face-to-face and Zoom AA meetings call 1300 22 22 22 or visit wwww.aatimes.org.au

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Learn how to give head massages, manicures and pedicures, plus apply make up, lash lifts and more at the Melton South Community Centre’s introduction to beauty course. It starts Saturday, February 20. Cost: $140 or $100 concession. Bookings required. ■ 9747 8576

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Out and about The western suburbs have a lot to offer, whether it’s a place to unwind with a great coffee, quiet contemplation amid some stunning natural environments, somewhere for the kids to let off steam, or a local event, you’ll find ‘your place’. Here’s a few favourites from people enjoying what the west has to offer this week.

Locals out and about in Hanging Rock, and Barkly Street, West Footscray. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski and Joe Mastroiannni)

Your pictures Left: Saint Side annual show at Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre on February 7. (Pictures: Milan Ivanovic)

Above: Dylan Alcott won the quad singles title at the Victorian Wheelchair Open at Hume Tennis Centre recently. He partnered with Heath Davidson (right) to win the quad doubles. Right: Claudia was excited to be starting prep at Epping Views Primary School.

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Williamstown 103 Cole Street

A 2B 1C Auction Saturday 20 February 2:00pm

Modern spaces, classically inspired lines Original condition offers enticing options Premium Illawarra Street corner position Generous downstairs living & dining areas Main bedroom with ensuite, WIR and balcony Functional kitchen features retro character

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Office Williamstown 9399 9111

Newport 53 Alma Terrace

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Price Guide $1,100,000 $1,200,000

Ben Watson 0414 397 167

A 2B 2C

Auction Saturday 20 February 3:00pm

34sqr’s of family friendly contemporary design 4 generous bedrooms (2 w/ en-suites) 3 bathrooms in total 3 refined living zones plus a study Upstairs retreat, dedicated downstairs theatre Luxurious open plan living opens to alfresco pergola Sophisticated kitchen Miele app’s & walk-in pantry

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Price Guide $1,280,000 $1,380,000

Office Williamstown 9399 9111

Newport 31 Severn Street

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The Messages Are Memorably Positive

Comprehensively renovated Californian Refined yet relaxed formal living room Seamless indoor-outdoor living/dining Elite kitchen enhanced by walk-in pantry Main suite represents an upstairs retreat 3 downstairs bedrooms, central bathroom

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Instant appeal in an ideal family setting Land size offers options for the future Generous living/dining with polished floors Great covered deck ensures alfresco success User friendly kitchen creates a casual meals zone Café windows, island bench, stainless steel appliances

Price Guide $1,850,000 $1,900,000

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Auction Saturday 20 February 12:00pm Inspect By Appointment

Price Guide $980,000-$1,050,000

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1. Bushfires 2. Don Budge 3. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 4. 1922 5. Margaret Molesworth 6. White 7. Greenset 8. Serena Williams, 2007 9. 2017 10. 1986

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21. In what city would you find the Rod Laver Arena? 22. The Federation Cup competition was renamed what in September last year? 23. What venue was home to the Australian Open from 1972–1987? 24. How much prize money is on offer in this year’s Australian Open? 25. And is this an increase or decrease from last year? 26. Which medal, first awarded in 2010, recognises outstanding achievements for Australian tennis? 27. Was Tennis Australia founded in 1901, 1904 or 1907? 28. True or false: Ash Barty (pictured) has never won the Australian Open? 29. In which year was the Australian Open founded? 30. What cup is presented to the men’s singles winner at the Australian Open?

21. Melbourne 22. The Billie Jean King Cup 23. Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club 24. $80 million 25. Increase 26. Newcombe Medal 27. 1904 28. True 29. 1905 30. The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup

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What colour uniforms did the ballkids wear at the 2019 Australian Open? Name the three female tennis players to take out all four Grand Slam titles in one year, and which years? At what temperature is play suspended in the Australian Open? In what year was the longest game at the Australian Open played? And between which two players was it contested? What was Tennis Australia known as before 1986? How many Grand Slam titles has Naomi Osaka (pictured) won? What is the oldest of the four Grand Slam tournaments? Who is the only player to have completed a “Golden Slam”, winning the gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games as well as the four majors in one calendar year? What was the first Grand Slam to include wheelchair tennis?

31. Which Grand Slam tournament is played on clay courts? 32. Which two players are the only ones to have spent 300 weeks ranked number one in ATP history? 33. In which most recent Grand Slam did the Williams sisters face each other in the final? 34. Who made the first wooden tennis racket? 35. A slice is a shot with what kind of spin? 36. What is the lowest amount of points necessary to win a set of tennis? 37. Base, service and singles are all types of what? 38. In what year did Lleyton Hewitt (pictured) win Wimbledon? 39. Who founded the Women’s Tennis Association? 40. What is the difference between doubles and American doubles?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

41. A serve that hits the net and lands in the service box is called what? 42. Who is the reigning women’s singles Australian Open champion? 43. What was the occupation of Roland Garros, whom the French Open’s major stadium is named after? 44. How many hours did the 2010 Wimbledon singles match between John Isner and Nicholas Mahut last for? 45. In what year did Sam Stosur (pictured) win the US Open? 46. In 2001, who became the only wildcard entry to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title? 47. Which country’s players have won the most combined Grand Slam titles? 48. What country played host to the Australian Open on two occasions, in 1906 and 1912–13? 49. Who is captain of the Australian Davis Cup team? 50. In what suburb of Queens, New York, is the US Open held each year?

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What issue led to delays and a number of medical timeouts being called in the early rounds of qualifying for the 2020 Australian Open tournament? 2. Which player has won the most consecutive Grand Slam titles? 3. Name the unseeded player who made it all the way to the men’s singles finals at the 2008 Australian Open? 4. In which year was the women’s singles first played at the Australian Open? 5. And who won it? 6. Prior to 1986, what colour tennis balls were used during the Wimbledon tournament? 7. On what surface is the Australian Open currently played? 8. Name the last unseeded player to win the Australian Open title, and what year? 9. What year did Rafael Nadal’s (pictured) wife, Maria Francisca Perello, attend the Australian Open for the first time? 10. In what year was the Australian Open not played? 1.

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Because of the billions of dollars needed to design, develop and manufacture a vehicle these days, economic social distancing is a thing of the past. What were once bitter rivals in a notoriously competitive industry are hopping into bed with each other, sharing automotive architecture, technology and production methods associated with a new car. Recent palling up of Peugeot, Renault and Mitsubishi is an example, which has led to the production of the first Mitsubishi Express van in more than seven years. One look at the vehicle gives the game away, with styling straight out of the Trafic playbook, one of Renault’s most popular products. New grille, bonnet and badging are the only differences. Manufactured in France, the Mitsubishi Express is offered in short or long wheelbase, with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. It comes with standard dual sliding doors across the range. Both van styles are powered either by a 1.6-litre twin turbocharged diesel engine or a 2.0-litre single turbo diesel motor with a 25-litre AdBlue tank for improved emissions. The 1.6 unit is available only with a six-speed manual transmission, while the 2.0 model takes a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. All variants are front-wheel drive with what’s called Extended Grip function, a traction control system activated by the driver to assist in low-grip conditions. Mitsubishi versus Renault pricing is pretty much line ball, with the Express GLX short wheelbase 1.6 turbo diesel manual (the test vehicle) selling for $38,490, plus on-road costs, compared to the corresponding Renault Trafic 1.6 SWB Pro at $36,990.

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Styling The Express has been specifically designed to support the busy delivery driver, with sliding doors on either side. There’s also a rear barn door with 85 and 160-degree stops. The latter is made easy for loading and unloading by a step integrated into the rear bumper. The high-sided square-set vehicle rides on standard 16-inch steel wheels, with a full-size spare located under the cargo floor.

Three hard wearing black fabric seats take pride of place across the whole cabin width. The driver’s seat offers comfort with some lateral support, while the other positions are flat and on the firm side. The driver gets a centre retractable armrest, manual height and lumbar adjustment, as well as a steering wheel adjustable for height and reach. He or she has easy access to controls and equipment. The dashboard top features open space for storage of paperwork and pens, while a smartphone can be clipped into a dash-mounted cradle. Rubber floor coverings make the cabin serviceable and easy to keep clean.

Infotainment The audio system is sparse by modern standards but is enabled for Bluetooth and USB connection, offering hands-free phone and music streaming.

Engines / transmissions The 1.6-litre twin turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine in the short wheelbase Express produces maximum power of 103 kW at 3500 rpm and 340 Nm or torque at 1500 rpm. Mated with a six-speed manual transmission the combination has a measured fuel consumption of 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway cycle. The test vehicle clocked up 8.8 L/100 km during a stretch with similar surroundings and varying loads.

Safety Standard features in the Mitsubishi Express SWB manual include cruise control with speed limiter, automatic stop / go, which can be turned off, and hill start assist. Also standard are rear-park assist, anti-lock braking, electronic brakeforce distribution, electronic stability control and a driver blind spot mirror in the passenger sun visor. There are five airbags, including driver and passenger front and side curtain airbags, and a driver thorax airbag. The passenger airbag can be manually deactivated in cases where the cabin is reconfigured.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Mitsubishi Express GLX SWB 1.6 turbo diesel manual $38,490 Mitsubishi Express GLX SWB 2.0 turbo diesel automatic $42,490 Mitsubishi Express GLX LWB 1.6 turbo diesel manual $40,490 Mitsubishi Express GLX LWB 2.0 turbo diesel automatic $44,490

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Driving Despite side steps, there is a climb to get into the seats. Grab handles here would not go amiss Setting off has its quirks too, with the automatic door locking going off almost like a gunshot. Under way, however, the Express 1.6 SWB on test behaved in an easy-going manner with the twin turbos whistling along in unison. The absence of a solid bulkhead had the empty van echoing to the sound of intrusive booming in the cabin. However, this became more manageable with the addition of sound-absorbing loads. Short wheelbase by name, but five-metre length by nature put pressure on parking, while solid sides presented a major blind spot, especially when reversing. Large split side exterior mirrors and rear parking sensors helped here, while a wide-angle mirror on the passenger sun visor stepped up to increase rear vision. Loading the 5.2 cu m cargo space in the short wheelbase van is made easy by the all-round

access, with space allowing a standard pallet to be slotted between the rear wheel arches. Loads are held safely by up to 16 tie-down points at various heights. Mitsubishi has recently updated its Diamond Advantage Program, with the new-car warranty extended to ten years or 200,000 kilometres. providing the vehicle is serviced by a company dealer. If owners do not service with a Mitsubishi dealer, the warranty reverts to five years / 100,000 km. Capped price servicing is also extended to 10 years / 150,000 km and roadside assistance to four years with authorised Mitsubishi dealer servicing.

Summary For those with fond memories of the original Japanese Express, the European input might appear misplaced. However, the van on which the new model is based is the tried-and-tested Trafic, one of Renault’s best-selling products.

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A new year brings new beginnings – and often times, the desire to set new year resolutions for your health and fitness. These resolutions come with good intentions, and for the most part are a great stepping stone to making some great improvements in your lifestyle. But, how many times have you set a health or fitness-based resolution with a strong start through January and even into February, only to have your motivation and desire to see it through peter out by March or April? This is why setting a goal, one using the SMART technique, can be much more effective – and you’ll be more likely to succeed in achieving your goal than you might a long-term resolution. For the simple reason that a SMART goal has clear outcomes and clear steps for achievement. Let’s look at a typical fitness-related new year resolution, and turn it into a SMART goal. ‘In 2021, I am going to walk every day’ – this resolution has great intentions, but it is not clear on how far you’d walk, nor why you want to walk every day. It’s end point is 12 months away and has an easy failure point – a missed walk one day. Instead, let’s reword this into a SMART goal. ‘During January and February 2021, I will walk 3km before work, on work days, to help decrease my resting heart rate’. But, just how is this a SMART goal? It’s specific – the goal is very clear on what,

setting yourself up for failure by expecting to walk every day. It allows for the ups and downs of day-to-day life. And it’s time-bound – the goal has an end point (in this case, the end of February). Doesn’t two months feel much more achievable than 12? The shorter time frame here allows you to reassess at the end of the two months to work out if you want to increase distance or days for the next two months. Importantly, this goal also outlines why you are walking. If you want to dig a bit deeper into why you have set a goal, then ask yourself

‘Why?’ three times and see if that gives you a clearer picture. Why do you want to improve your fitness? Why do you want to improve your health? What would achieving your goal mean to you? The more specific you can be with yourself about your health and fitness goals, the greater chance you have of achieving them. Of course, you will need to work at it. But having the specifics of your goal written down somewhere will give you a reference point if the going does get tough – and help you to continue with it.

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The chance to play football with his three nephews has led Collingwood premiership player Ben Johnson to Roxburgh Park Football Club. The Magpies last week announced Johnson, who played 235 AFL games for the Pies, had signed on with the club for the Essendon District Football League division 1 season. Magpies coach Michael Farrelly said it was exciting to get someone of Johnson’s calibre at the club. Johnson retired from the AFL at the end of the 2013 season. Farrelly said he believed it was the first time that Roxburgh Park had a former AFL player at the club. “It’s been in the works since before Christmas,” he said. “He [Johnson] did a session on Wednesday and looked good and looked fit. He hasn’t played properly in the last few years, but his knowledge, experience, skills and stories will help 10-fold.

“His ability to play the game hasn’t gone away. Wednesday was the biggest number of people we’ve had at training in my four years there.” Farrelly said the conversation for the move to Roxburgh Park started between Johnson and his nephews and went from there. When it was put to the club, there was no hesitation. Zac, Luke and Nathan Reichelt have all joined the club in recent years. The 2021 season is set to be their first one together at the Magpies. Farrelly said they hadn’t spoken about how many games Johnson may play. Johnson has most recently played superules football and was planning to continue this year to keep fit. Johnson is the third former Collingwood player to sign with EDFL division 1 sides for this year, including “ratpack” member Heath Shaw. Farrelly said he expected a bit of banter

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By Tara Murray Sporting competitions came to a screeching halt at the weekend, with Victorians back in stage 4 COVID-19 lockdown. All weekend matches for both juniors and seniors were called off, and training cancelled until Thursday at the earliest, following the state government’s announcement on Friday. Under stage 4 restrictions, outside exercise is limited to two hours a day per person within five kilometres of your house and with a maximum of two people or members of your house. Gyms and sporting facilities are closed, along with sporting clubs. Among the competitions affected are the NAB League Girls football competition, a number of cricket competitions, Bowls Victoria pennant, Baseball Victoria competitions and the Country Basketball and Victorian Junior Basketball League competitions, as well as local domestic competitions for a number of sports. Some cricket competitions had finals scheduled for this weekend. Many competitions had started seasons later than usual due to last year’s lockdown and were running restricted seasons. All of last year’s winter sports seasons were completely cancelled in Melbourne due to lockdowns. The Gisborne and District Cricket Association pulled the pin on all matches on Thursday, a day before the premier’s announcement, in response to several locations in Sunbury being identified as high risk locations, including the Sunbury Shopping Centre. The competition has junior and senior teams across Sunbury, the Macedon Ranges, Melton and Moorabool. GDCA president Rob McIntyre said cancelling one round of cricket was better than cancelling a whole season. “This is not just a Sunbury COVID issue. Many people from Kyneton, Woodend, Gisborne, Riddell, Romsey and the wider area work, shop or go to school in Sunbury,” he said. “We don’t know how many of these people have visited the exposure sites and we certainly don’t know how many have been tested and have self-isolated waiting for their results. “The potential is there to shut the whole area down for weeks again should the virus spread into these communities. “We are not prepared to put the health and safety of our cricket participants and members of the wider community at risk.” McIntyre said they would review health authorities advice following the weekend and then consider if matches can resume the following weekend. Several other sporting clubs within Sunbury

between the two, with Johnson also friends with East Keilor coach Pat Christofi. Former Collingwood defender Lynden Dunn has also signed with West Coburg. The signing caps off a strong pre-season for the Magpies as they look to build on their 2019 performance when they defied critics and avoided relegation. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farrelly said things were positive at the club. Trent Fisher, a premiership player with Glenroy has signed, while Brad Dimech, who tried to get cleared for last season is officially returning. “We’re really lucky to have a group that we have,” he said. “ … a ripping group of boys..” The Magpies are set to kick off their season on April 10 against the Sunbury Kangaroos.

until further notice. Sunbury United soccer club also cancelled training until further notice. Sunbury Basketball Association continued its competitions, but with changes to condition of entry and spectator numbers expected for weekend matches.

A year off hasn’t halted the momentum of the Kyneton Netball Club. After slowly rebuilding their netball program in recent years, the club is this year set to field a full set of sides in the Bendigo Netball League for the first time since 2016. Netball director Julie Priestley said they were keen and positive ahead of the season, which is set to start on April 10. “It’s the best year we’ve had for quite a few years for trials, which is quite positive,” she said. “There’s a lot of opportunity and we’re looking to have five teams. “We haven’t had under-17s for nearly five years.” Tylah Marchbank has been reappointed coach of the A-squad. She was set to coach for the first time last year before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. She will be a playing coach, returning from a knee injury she suffered in 2019. Priestley said Marchbank, who has plenty of experience, had fitted in well. She said the A-squad, which would include the club’s top two sides, would have a few new additions this season. While keeping the new arrivals close to their chest, Priestley said the club was aiming for a finals berth for the A-grade team with much of the 2019 side returning. Among those are the Mangan sisters Rachelle, Jessica and Brooke, and Michelle Fletcher. “We’re looking similar to other years with a few new players coming in,” Priestley said. “They play extremely well as a team and are just in sync with each other. We just missed out on finals in 2019, our first year back in A-grade. “We’re aiming for finals.” Priestley said they had good numbers for their B-grade and B-reserve teams, but were still looking for a coach and assistant coach to look after those teams. Former A-grade coach Di Guest-Oakley is coaching the under-17s. Priestley said Guest-Oakley and former netball director Cara Grambeau had done a lot of hard work in recent years to get that side back up and going. Anyone interested in coaching the B-squad can contact Nat at kfnc. secretary@gmail.com Tara Murray

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0413 778 119

Sweeney Footscray (03) 9111 5335

Yarraville 24 Beverley Street

Four bedrooms with BIR’s- main bedroom with ensuite. multiple living zones, pool and yard space. Family kitchen opposite spacious dining area. Large formal lounge with gas fire- place. Polished timber flooring, heating and cooling, private deck area.

Shawqi Ein

13th March @12:30pm

0411 155 778

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Altona North Office 9399 3636

Altona North 74 Cyclamen Avenue

That Irresistible Victorian Image!

Elegant Stylish 1920’s Period Home

An Ideal Opportunity for Home buyers or Developers.

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Classically pretty, previously renovated Charming façade and evocative verandah North-facing rear garden of enticing depth Generous living, slate tiled kitchen/dining 3 bedrooms complemented by spa bathroom

Large Block - 410 sqm 3 Large Double Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Side Driveway for 3 Cars Cul De Sac Location

Auction

Dean Stanley

Private Sale

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Saturday 27 February 1:00pm By Appointment .

Altona 9398-3777

0403 372 922

Sweeney Williamstown 03 9399 9111

Footscray 9939-1717

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Williamstown 9399-9111

Niels Geraerts

Set on an impressive 707m2 approx of land with a North facing rear yard Four bedrooms, Formal lounge and study nook. Meals and Family area. Central kitchen overlooking family room. Separate bathroom and laundry, heating, and cooling.

0402 639 708

27th February @1:30pm

Auction

Barry Seignior

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Sweeney Yarraville (03) 9939 1717

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we know west

0425 850 607

Altona North 9399 3636

sweeneyea.com.au