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Contamination fears By Goya Dmytryshchak Some of the first residents to move into a Williamstown North housing estate fear for their families’ health and are facing a costly clean-up bill after discovering their land was not decontaminated. Those who bought into stage one of a 107-townhouse development at 222-238 Kororoit Creek Road in Williamstown North are demanding action. Subsequent stages of the development have been or will be cleaned up but the first 15 lots remain in limbo, according to builder Simply Built. As part of the development of the 2.179-hectare site, a Construction Environmental Management Plan was prepared by Resolve Environmental for developer Bayland Property Group on September 5, 2018.

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- Fiona Wigmore-Maclean It “has been prepared for the site owner (Riddell Development Group Pty Ltd) and builder (Simply Built Pty Ltd) and must be implemented and followed during the construction phase of works,” the plan states. It states that uncontrolled filling occurred at the site during the 1950s to the 1970s. “Extensive soil investigation works have been conducted at the site, which have identified chemical contaminants, asbestos, and potential accumulation of carbon dioxide within subsurface soils,” the plan states. “Exposure to contaminants in soil can cause harm quickly (acute effects) or cause illness long after exposure (chronic effects).” Father of two Jamie Bowes, who moved in last September, said he feared for his children’s health after learning the land hadn’t been decontaminated. “The environmental management plan report indicates significant contamination with concentrations of metals (arsenic, barium, cobalt, copper, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, tin, vanadium and zinc), which pose a potential health risk to us as residential occupants,” he said. “The report also highlights the presence of 12484234-CG10-21

Fiona Wigmore-Maclean and Jamie Bowes [front] and other residents are demanding action. (Goya Dmytryshchak)

asbestos, carbon dioxide, etcetera. “We are a young family with two kids under the age of four living on contaminated land that poses a significant health risk in a house that is vastly devalued and now impossible to sell.” Fellow resident Fiona Wigmore-Maclean said the first stage of home owners found themselves in a dire situation through no fault of their own and no one was accepting responsibility. “In essence, the environmental management plan has not been adhered to and the builder

claims it will cost in the vicinity of $20,000 per lot to rectify,” she said. “He is not accepting any liability, rather he is saying this is council’s responsibility as it approved his construction management plan and permitted occupancy. “Everyone is blaming someone else. We just need to get this resolved as a matter of urgency as we are living here.” Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the responsibility fell on the builder.

“It’s up to the builder to fulfil their obligations and council will be taking steps to ensure they do that,” he said. “This is an unfortunate and complicated predicament for the residents of this development and we feel for the residents and landowners who are frustrated with the process. “We strongly urge the builder to do the right thing and fulfil their obligations.” ■ Continued

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Pier Street house on the market By Goya Dmytryshchak The second-last house in Pier Street, Altona is up for sale for the first time in more than 70 years, as a deceased estate. The weatherboard house at 103 Pier Street, the former home of Geoff and Pat O’Connor, is due to be auctioned this month. Geoff’s sister, Marjorie Melmoth (nee O’Connor), 87, said her family had moved to the house when she was aged 14. After their father died in 1957, their mother went to Adelaide, and Marjorie and Geoff became the owners of the house.

“When she left, she gave half the house to me and half to Geoff,” Mrs Melmoth said. “Geoff bought out my share, which was $2000, which seemed a lot of money in those days. It was $4000 that it was worth back in 1957, so it’s gone up a bit hasn’t it.” Selling agent, Teska Carson’s George Takis said it was hard to put a price on such a rare property but it could fetch $2.6 million. “We’re getting some OK inquiries,” he said. “We haven’t been bowled over but that’s a sign of the times. But there’s enough people to make some noise on the day of the auction. “You’re in the hands of the market more or

less. The market’s talking 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. “But it’s not where they start, it’s where they finish.” The land area is 1008 square metres and the Pier Street frontage is 18 metres. The site, which has mixed-use zoning, is surrounded by several four to five-storey developments either built or in the pipeline. Almost exactly four years ago, the site of old Boccelli restaurant at 118 Pier Street sold for $2.5 million and a 25-dwelling, four-storey apartment block was built on the site. The auction is scheduled for Thursday, March 25 at 1pm.

103 Pier Street, Altona, is being advertised for auction. (Supplied)

Police survey residents Maribyrnong police are inviting the local community to complete a survey about safety issues. The survey is for people who live, work or visit Braybrook, Footscray, Kingsville, Maidstone, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Tottenham, West Footscray and Yarraville. People are asked to rank their top three safety concerns out of alcohol or other drugs, online safety, youth offending, safety of property and possessions, family violence, road safety and firearm safety. They are also asked to rate how safe they feel at shopping centres, train stations, bus stops, and in streets, parks and public spaces. Maribyrnong Local Area Commander, Acting Inspector Jason Forster said the survey would help police meet the community’s needs. “We are dedicated to ensuring anyone within the Maribyrnong community is safe when at home, work, or out and about enjoying the great things our area has to offer,” he said. “We’re inviting everyone in the Maribyrnong community to complete the survey to ensure we understand your needs and are providing you with a safe and welcoming place to live, work and play. “We want to ensure our efforts and initiatives are being guided by the community we serve.” People are also asked for their ideas of what police can do to improve safety, what police do well and how comfortable they feel about approaching police. Fill out the survey at www.engage.vic. gov.au/maribyrnong-safety-survey.

Aaron Struhs is taking on a challenge of endurance and strength to raise awareness of family violence. (Damjan Janevski) 230827_04

Challenger aims to start conversation An Altona North man fundraising for White Ribbon Day aims to become the third known person in the world to do a 500 pound (226 kilogram) squat, sub 5-minute mile and marathon within 24 hours. Aaron Struhs said he was taking on the challenge to raise awareness of family violence, an issue close to his heart. “As a grown man and an adult, I’ve had friends that have been affected by it. We all know the statistics … one woman on average a week dying at the hands of somebody who supposedly loves them. “I don’t feel there’s enough talk about it. “I thought this is a really good opportunity

to get the conversation going and continue it.” Mr Struhs said lifting heavy weights was typically male dominated, which was another reason he chose White Ribbon as the beneficiary. “I thought, this is really good to get amongst men because it’s men that need to change their mentality,” he said. “It’s men that need to be talking about it, it’s men that need to be calling each other out on it.” The other two people known to have completed the same challenge are Fergus Crawley from Scotland and Adam Klink from the US. “The squat is my first physical task of the 24-hour challenge and is my strongest event,” Mr Struh said. “For context, squatting 226

kilograms is like me lifting three average-sized friends on my back. “With a 4:58 mile already under my belt, I am close to achieving this part of the challenge and yet only two seconds off from missing it altogether. This is one part of the challenge which will truly come right down to the wire. “Having not run a marathon in over a decade and weighing almost 20 kilograms heavier, this final leg of the challenge will be as much mental as it will be physical.” White Ribbon Day is on November 19. To donate, visit events.whiteribbon.org.au

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“Council has had discussions with the builder’s new environmental auditor to encourage them to come to a solution that ensures the environmental audit requirements the builder is responsible for are complied with. “Council will continue to advocate to the state government for greater planning powers so that we can do more than mediate between parties in these instances.” Simply Built director Simon Pitard said the council should not have allowed the situation to happen. “I own one of those lots and have the same

problem,” he said. “I think it’s absolutely disgraceful and the council never should have allowed it to happen. “We, as the builder, submitted our construction management plan through to the council and that construction management plan had an environmental management plan in it, which was endorsed … it was endorsed by council. “We have carried out the construction in accordance with that endorsed construction management plan, which makes no reference whatsoever to any contaminated material being onsite whatsoever. “Our understanding was, as a builder, that

the contamination had been cleaned up prior to the site being handed over to us by the developer. “Can you imagine a mum and dad buying a block of land which is contaminated and having to undergo a 12-month contamination clean-up process before they can build on that block of land and each individual, 107 lots, that have been subdivided having to undergo that process independently? “After stage 1 was completed and we got notice of the fact that the site was still contaminated, we then went to the other stages to say, guys, we’ve got to put everything on hold because this contamination clean-up hasn’t been done.”

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Briefs Woman assaulted An elderly woman was spat on and punched in Altona last week. Police say the woman, 81, was walking her dog in Queen Street on Tuesday, March 9, at about 6.20am. A male who also had a dog with him approached the woman. The two dogs have fought before being separated without either animal being injured. Police say the male then spat in the woman’s face and punched her in the shoulder. Police are appealing for public information to identify the male. He is described as being “tall, thin, dirty, with long blond hair. He was walking with a German Shepherd that was not on a leash. Anyone with information should call Senior Constable Adam Whitworth at Altona police station on 9392 3111.

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While the warmer days may have passed, there’s still a whole lot ahead to celebrate with our Festival City calendar of events featuring some pretty big attractions this autumn such as the Seddon Laneway Party on March 28, as part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, and the Westside Crawls series of moveable feasts through Seddon and West Footscray as part of Eat Drink Westside, a unique collaboration between MFWF and the city’s western region councils. Our partnership with the MFWF is long-running and not only brings opportunities for us to discover new neighbourhood favourites, it is just one of the ways council promotes the inner west as a destination. With this in mind, I’m proud to have been recently appointed to the board of Western Melbourne Tourism, along with delegates from each of the five other western region councils

Hobsons Bay’s premier performing arts program, Arts at Your Doorstep has returned, with iconic Indigenous singer songwriter Archie Roach performing his Tell Me Why show at Williamstown Town Hall on April 8. Details: www. hobsonsbaytickets.com.au.

Libraries open Maribyrnong, West Footscray and Yarraville libraries this week reopened, meaning all five of the city of Maribyrnong’s libraries are open. Cr Sarah Carter. (Supplied)

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Have your say on aligning parks and recreation zones. In our City we have different zones for various land uses (i.e. commercial, residential, open space, etc.) that specify how the land can be used and what permits are required under the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme.

Knee Pain or Arthritis? If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of Australians who suffer knee pain, arthritis or injuries, you know how difficult it can be to find relief, especially long-term relief. But thanks to one of Australia’s leading foot, knee and leg pain clinics, you’re knee concerns could be a thing of the past!

Council has prepared Amendment C159 to correct inconsistencies for 25 sites where the existing zone does not reflect the existing or intended use of the land. These inconsistencies include private land with existing residences zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ), and existing parks zoned for residential use. Amendment C159 will rezone these sites to the appropriate zone that makes it formally the same as its existing use.

Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, one of Australia’s most experienced foot, knee and leg pain experts, are renowned for providing solutions for the long-term health and healing of knee joints. Founder, Dr. Paul Dowie, has spent over 20 years developing clinically proven and comprehensive treatment plans for assisting pain, injury, degenerative conditions like arthritis and children’s growth and development concerns.

To review a list of sites and find out more, please visit Amendment C159’s website at www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/AmendmentC159

The clinics treatment plans have helped thousands of people to: - achieve long-term pain relief - alleviate knee arthritis - heal soft tissue injuires - improve mobility, knee and foot function - regenerate knee joints and tissues - assist growth and development issues - increase joint and tissue strength and condition - eliminate the need for anti-inﬂammatories and medications - prevent or prolong the need for knee replacements and surgery If you have foot, leg or knee pain, injuries or arthritis you can see Dr. Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Williamstown. Call 1300 328 300 for appointments.

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Street trading extended By Goya Dmytryshchak Some outdoor trading areas will be extended to May 31, under the Hobsons Bay Business Has Heart Outdoors program established in response to COVID-19. Hobsons Bay council last week voted to extend the street trading, which had been due to end on March 31. Since October, the council has implemented 43 extended trading areas, including footpath zones, parklets and one road closure (Pier Street, Altona). The council also voted to remove

inappropriately sited or underutilised outdoor settings. Establishing outdoor dining infrastructure cost $1.6 million, which was mainly funded by a state government grant. The cost of council servicing communal areas costs a further $45,000 a month. Last week’s council meeting heard that in future, some extended trading areas could become permanent under different funding models. Deputy mayor Daria Kellander told the meeting that outdoor trading “absolutely needs to continue”. “Traders have been operating under various

degrees of restrictions for the past year already,” she said. “A nine month extension has since been granted for the state of emergency provisions so the next lockdown could be just around the corner. “It’s all testament to how volatile and uncertain the current times are. “Within the community and within the trader group, there’s sadness, there’s anger, there’s frustration, but there’s also hope, strength and an eagerness to keep on trying.” Cr Kellander said the extension helped not just traders but workers.

“Behind every family-owned business, there are also employees,” she said. “With JobKeeper coming to an end in the next few weeks, economic predictions are that we’ll be losing anywhere up to 250,000 jobs within Victoria. “A trader recently confided in me that if this extension isn’t granted, that they’re going to let go of 20 per cent of their staff, and that’s not something that I want to happen.” The council surveyed the community, businesses and visitors to assess the level of support for extending outdoor trading. Of 1111 responses, 1071 (96.4 per cent) were supportive.

William finds his voice Eight-year-old William Tagg, who has Down syndrome, has progressed in leaps and bounds since he was linked in to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Spotswood Primary School pupil is in mainstream education using augmentative and alternative communication to enhance his speech, such as tapping on pictures and words on a tablet and using signage. Mum, Sharon Tagg, credits William’s improvements to Gateways Support Services’ speech therapist and occupational therapist, the school’s integration aides, and his new communication device. “We’ve just seen such huge progress in his learning and development, so now being able to trace his name and count to 10,” she said. When she and husband Rob went to enrol William, Ms Tagg said the school could not have opened up its doors more.

“The whole school community has embraced William,” she said. “The school’s embraced having the OT and … the speech therapist getting William onto the iPad device; the aides that they’ve employed – I could not have asked for a better school.” Ms Tagg said the tablet had helped William to communicate and learn new words – sometimes even to get out of doing things like putting away toys. “We’ve never used words like ‘frustrated’, ‘sad’ or ‘sick’,” she said. “William has learnt words we never really taught him, like ‘sad’ and ‘sick’, so now he’s trying to put one over us when he doesn’t want to do something. He’ll say ‘sick’ and it’s come from the tablet.” To encourage William’s speech, the tablet is loaded with some of his favourite things, like mini-golf, water sports and the movie Jaws. Goya Dmytryshchak

William Tagg at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, looking at sharks. (Supplied)

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line allowing bigger, more modern trains to run on the line. We’re also removing 75 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 46 already gone. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Williamstown Line

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We can facilitate! Call Council’s Economic Development Manager on 0417 370 950 for more information

Hobsons Bay council has released its $31 million draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan for community feedback. The plan will guide the management of coastal and marine areas over the next 10 years, including actions to protect the coastline from erosion and storm surge. Hobsons Bay’s foreshore extends for more than 20 kilometres and its management is a shared responsibility between the council and other agencies. These include the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, Parks Victoria, Melbourne Water and Port of Melbourne, in consultation with the traditional owners.

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Planned projects include risk assessments of coastal infrastructure to determine if it can cope with changes in sea level and either maintaining, upgrading or replacing ageing infrastructure. Short-term priorities will cost $22 million over the next two years and total $31 million over the next six to 10 years. Cr Peter Hemphill told last week’s council meeting that funding the plan was “probably the most important part of this whole document”. “We should acknowledge that we can only do this with the help of both the state and federal government,” he said. “It’s important to point out that a lot of the land where this work will happen is actually Crown land and we’re committee of management for it. “We’ve just got to be careful now that we’re

Hobsons Bay council has adopted a draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan. (Russell Cassar)

in a rate-capped environment where we spend our money and it should be on the things that people expect us to spend their money on, and we should expect that the state government and the Commonwealth government put their hands in their pocket as well because I think a lot of it will fall into their, or should fall into their, bailiwick.” Community drop-in sessions to view and discuss the plan will be held on: Thursday,

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Clubs big winners in grants By Goya Dmytryshchak Yarraville Glory Soccer Club and Spotswood Kingsville RSL are among 18 beneficiaries to share $6.4 million in the first round of the state government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund grants. Grants between $100,000 and $1.1 million have been awarded. The soccer club received $1,184,622 to build extra clubrooms and associated works, catering for the growth in female and junior members. The RSL sub-branch was awarded $745,350 to transform its club into a community hub, with upgrades comprising decking, fencing and an internal community space.

Other big winners were Australian Multicultural Community Services at Footscray and Williamstown and Newport Anglers Club and Fish Protection Society, which each received $500,000 to upgrade their facilities. South Kingsville Community Centre was awarded $485,000 to update its building and Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek received $346,000 to upgrade Hosken Reserve. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the funding aimed to improve neighbourhoods closest to where the West Gate Tunnel is being built. Hobsons Bay council received $500,000 to revitalise Pipe Line Reserve at Brooklyn and Maribyrnong council received $400,000 for multi-purpose cricket nets at Hanmer Reserve

in Yarraville and $120,000 for road safety improvements for schools in Somerville Road at Yarraville. Pigeons Projects, trading as 100 Story Building, received $441,000 to redevelop its community writing centre for children and young people in Footscray. Deakin University was awarded $217,625 for five public art projects along Federation Trail between Brooklyn and Spotswood. YMCA Victoria will use its $201,736 to create three social enterprises at skate parks in Yarraville, West Footscray, Highpoint, Newport, Laverton and Altona Meadows. It will recruit and train young people to deliver skateboarding workshops to students. Network West received $177,250 for activities

fostering community participation. Cinespace Incorporated at Footscray was awarded $170,999 to build a new facility to help provide access to filmmaking resources. Footscray Community Arts Centre received $105,000 to revitalise the historic Henderson House. Outdoor Education Foundation at Footscray was awarded $100,000 to run a camp for 50 disadvantaged young people from the western suburbs. Westgate Health Co-operative also received $100,000 to implement wellbeing initiatives for members. The West Gate Neighbourhood Fund includes a grants program for smaller projects, with the first round to open for applications in the coming months.

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Celebrating Hobsons Bay’s diversity Hobsons Bay’s rich culture will be showcased from March 15-27 as part of Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day celebrations. The municipality has residents from more than 140 countries, speaking over 100 languages and practicing more than 90 faiths. Cultural Diversity Week runs from March 21-28, but Hobsons Bay council is starting celebrations early with a local program of events. Highlights include a Spanish tapas cooking class for young people at Heart of Hall in Newport, an all-abilities and all-cultures fun

run and walk with the Hobsons Bay Running Club and a cultural heritage and language sharing morning tea at Seabrook Community Centre. Harmony Day is on March 21 and coincides with the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the local program of events encouraged people to learn about other cultures. “Let’s truly celebrate cultural diversity and find out more about where we live and who our

neighbours are,” he said. “I encourage you to explore this program. It is really resonating with me. Council is always excited to be working in partnership with our community and I’m thrilled at the diversity on offer here through the arts, dance, faith, food, stories, workshops. “We never stop learning, and this is an accessible way and opportune time to do that, at least a dozen events, all free, and only one of them online.” Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ culturaldiversityweek

Point Cook kickboxer Wilson Lay has won a state title after defeating Kaiki Furutani-Burns by TKO. The 24-year-old trains at Altona Kickboxing under Prince Bunjaku, who in August is competing in the World Heavyweight Championship. “Before this, I never did any martial arts in my life, didn’t have a background in kickboxing,” Lay said. “My mate told me about this Altona Kickboxing gym that just opened up. “I decided to join up with a friend because I just wanted a sport or an outlet to enjoy. We learned all the basics, learned the fundamentals of everything and decided, let’s try out amateurs. “From there, it was a crazy journey because throughout the amateurs I lost all my fights. “I didn’t want to stop because I enjoyed the actual sport of it and it became a learning point every time. When you get into the sport, it becomes a team – you become a family, almost. “That’s what really drove me into it so much and got me so committed into.” Prince kept Lay on the bill at kickboxing shows and he eventually turned pro. “I actually got my first win on the pros,” Lay said. “From here, there’s still more work to do. “We’ve just got to keep training, get the right fights where we can learn off them and our aim is to go for the Aus title.”

World Quilting Day with a local twist Seabreeze Quilters will celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day on March 20 at Kooringal Golf Club in Altona. The Altona-based group of quilters, who range in skills from beginners to award-winning art quilters, meets on the third Saturday of the month from 12-2.30pm. Worldwide Quilting Day started off as a Quilters’ Day Out organised by the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society in 1989. Seabreeze Quilters president Kim Reilly said the lunch event was a special occasion to

“celebrate everything that’s quilting”. “The Seabreeze Quilters is a group who gather to exchange ideas, to share in information and who support each other through good times and challenging times,” she said. “We have been meeting since 2006 and have supported many charities and groups, including Women’s Health West’s crisis accommodation. “The group switched to online meetings during COVID and even managed two virtual retreats – each was a four-day program of sewing at people’s homes but with Zoom

catch-ups twice a day and retreat boxes of patterns, fabric and sweets delivered to each member. We produced nearly 200 items that that were given to Hobsons Bay Meals on Wheels recipients in time for Christmas. “And we give quilts to people who aren’t well and to people who need just some care and comfort.” For bookings, email kimreilly58@outlook. com or call 0409 382 510. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Announcing the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund Partnerships The Victorian Government is pleased to announce $6.4 million in funding for the first recipients of the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund Partnerships. Congratulations to the 16 organisations based in Melbourne’s inner-west who are partnering with the West Gate Tunnel Project on 19 projects that will bring local benefits in arts and culture, environment, open space, sports and recreation, health and wellbeing, community and multicultural services, and education. The projects will bring people together throughout the Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong Council areas, supporting those who are most affected by the construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project.

The successful recipients are: • Australian Multicultural Community Services

• Pigeons Projects Ltd trading as 100 Story Building

• Cinespace Incorporated • Deakin University

• Spotswood Kingsville RSL Sub-Branch

• Footscray Community Arts Centre

• The South Kingsville Community Centre

• Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek

• Westgate Health Co-Operative

• Hobsons Bay City Council • Maribyrnong City Council

• Williamstown and Newport Anglers Club and Fish Protection Society

• Network West

• Yarraville Glory Soccer Club

• Outdoor Education Foundation

• YMCA Victoria

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Connecting through COVID The new National Communications Museum found itself in a unique position last year – a museum thrown into a pandemic with no physical space for exhibitions. Michaela Meade spoke with some of the people involved about how the COVID-19 pandemic informed the inaugural exhibition.

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ommunication has never been so important.” That was the biggest take away Jo-Anne Cooper had from the COVID-19 pandemic. It was while working from home, like the rest of Victoria, that the director of the National Communications Museum (NCM) realised what role the new museum could be playing. “I thought, here we are in the middle of the biggest communication story … of the century … and we weren’t doing anything,” Jo-Anne said. That thought sparked the NCM’s inaugural exhibition – Connecting through COVID – available completely online. Jo-Anne said it was important to put 2020’s pandemic in context. “There are these amazing ups and downs, seismic events in world history that former generations have been part of, and now we’re part of one, for better or for worse.” The museum decided to draw comparisons between the COVID-19 and Spanish Flu pandemics. “We’ve done this before, not that long ago,” Jo-Anne said. According to Jo-Anne, people living through the Spanish Flu pandemic didn’t have the ease of communication tools we have today; they had to display a sign of “SOS” in their windows, and hope. “Council officers were employed to patrol the streets [looking for SOS signs]. “You wonder how thorough that could be.” Jo-Anne said we now have the tools to get through the pandemic with more ease. We are able to catch up with family and friends virtually, and call for – and receive – help quickly. Emily Siddons was brought on last year as exhibition and programs manager. “In times of crisis, it is human nature to seek a comparative historical example,” Emily said. “We wanted to provide … a way for audiences to navigate the challenges [and] provide some critical context. “I wanted to use [the pandemic] as an opportunity for our museum to critically think about how we could approach digital engagement and stage digital experiences.” Emily, as a millennial, said she wanted to capture the lived experience of 2020 for future generations in a way not possible during the Spanish Flu. “The changing definitions of privacy, intimacy and community in this time and how we all were propelled into this digital way of living and working [was important to remember]. “Hashtags [for example] … are so representative of our shared experience. “I … tried to identify what [was] going to stand the test of time.” Historian Mary Sheehan aided the exhibition through her role as a doctorate candidate with a broad knowledge of the 1919 Spanish Flu. “The Spanish Flu [has been] largely forgotten,” Mary said. “There’s no proforma and no manual for managing pandemics, but much can be learned from pandemics when they do occur.” Mary pointed out one aspect of people’s responses to pandemics that has not changed in a century. “Some smart people made the comment [in 1919], quite erroneously… that masks were as efficient at keeping out germs as barbed wire fences were at keeping out flies.” Mary said she hoped the exhibition was effective in quelling anxiety in the community. “It’s so informative … And I think that’s a vital thing in times like this where there’s so much uncertainty, and people need some actual facts and information to make them feel more secure.” According to Mary, Australians and the

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world should prepare for the long haul. “I think it’s an impact that will resonate for years, if not, forever.” One of the “subjects” of the exhibition is the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s scrub choir. Chief music therapist and creator of scrub choir Dr Emma O’Brien said she had noticed a dramatic increase in the level of stress in her colleagues. After 200 staff wanted to be a part of the initial production of scrub choir, which involved filming themselves at work or at home singing or dancing to a song chosen by Emma, she knew “caring for the carer” was important. “I realised how much staff really needed that time, that sort of permission to have a bit of fun,” Emma said. “The time to have their own music therapy. “It was an opportunity to remind people to

have just a small moment to themselves … and to be a part of something.” Emma said the opportunity to be featured in NCM’s exhibition was fantastic. “I was so honoured … I totally love the exhibition … it makes perfect sense to capture what happened last year. “Scrub choir helped us stay connected when COVID … tried to rip us apart.” Emma offered a final reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the world will pull through. “The reality is it’s communities that solve pandemics. It’s the community that is going to see us all through.” The National Communications Museum’s Connecting through COVID exhibit is available for viewing at ncmuseum.org.au/connectingthrough-covid/.

1/ Dr Emma O’Brien, centre, performing Stand By You by the Pretenders with the scrub choir. 2/ Lockdown portrait, Kristyna Hess Photography, 2020. 3/ A still featuring representatives from Alfred Health and St Vincent’s Hospital, 2020. Video by Tiny Empire Collective, National Communications Museum Collection. 4/ Balmain Post Office staff in masks, 1919, National Archives of Australia collection. 5/ Card, circa 1918, State Library of New South Wales Collection HG 2020/0621. (Image courtesy of State Library of New South Wales)

6/ Morse key, circa 1920, National Communications Museum Collection. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Guided walk Experience the dramatic landscapes of Sydenham Park as you enjoy a guided walk by a wildlife specialist on Saturday, March 20, 9.30am-noon. Learn about the wildlife who live in the park such as birds of prey, reptiles, insects and kangaroos. Register via Eventbrite.

Live at the Hive Swing band CHONK will perform at the Werribee jazz club at Werribee Bowls Club on Saturday, March 20, 8-11pm. ■ Jenny, 0419 558 481

Through the lens

Recycling day Brimbank residents can safely and conveniently drop-off their unwanted household items, for reuse or recycling at a Pop-Up Drive Through Recycling Day at Victoria University’s St Albans campus on Saturday, March 20, 8am-1pm. There is a maximum of 8 items per household.

Joe Mastroianni captured this image of six-year-old Oceyn, splashing his way back to his mum after a swim at Altona beach. It had rained earlier that day which created a large puddle on the sidewalk and Oceyn couldn’t resist a last splash of water.

Garage sale Find your next hidden treasure at the Country Women’s Association garage sale. On Saturday, March 20 until 4pm, you can buy items for $2 each. Chandler Street, Werribee South.

Antiques fair Romsey Mechanics’ Institute’ annual Antiques, Vintage and Collectibles Fair is on Saturday, March 20, 9.30am-3.30pm. There will be plenty of items to catch your eye, including china, jewellery, glassware, books, antique prints plus much more. Morning and afternoon teas available from the CWA. Entry: $5

Book club Footscray Saturday Book Group meets from 11am-noon on the third Saturday of every month at Footscray library. At the next meeting, on Saturday, March 20, the club will discuss books people have read over lockdown and choose titles for the coming months. Registrations required via Eventbrite. ■ 9688 0290

Make your own lantern Sunbury community members can join Indian artist Manan Walia to make individual bark ‘tree’ lanterns on Sunday, March 21, 10am-noon at the Hume Global Learning Centre, 44 Macedon Street, Sunbury. ■ https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/ humecity-council-16445167964

Get into golf month March will be filled with golf activities and offers at Keilor Public Golf Course. The free events will run at 540 Calder Freeway, Keilor North. Stay updated on events happening each day by searching @ keilorgolf on social media. ■ 0414 918 533 or email kpgc@ belgravialeisure.com.au

Computer course Rotary Club of Altona City is running a project for older Victorians to give them the confidence to use devices such as iPads, iPhones and computers. No prior knowledge is required. A local venue will be used for the project, which will run

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from March to June. There are no costs. Dates and times to be confirmed. Topics that may be covered include setting up an email account, using a web browser, Zoom, Facetime and cyber security. ■ Danny, 0425 769 253 or jakeandco1958@gmail.com

Street, Thomastown East Reserve, residents can enjoy free coaching, a free barbecue, free social play, a lobster ball machine, and giveaways. Registration required. ■ toptennis.com.au/classes/17449/ or 0492 962 923

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The Sunbury Garden Club hosts a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month, with new visitors always welcome. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which commences at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Encourage a love of reading and help your child develop their literacy skills at Braybrook library on Tuesdays and Footscray library on Wednesdays, from 11-11.30am. Or enjoy Story Time at Home via YouTube on Mondays from 11am. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years and their families. Bookings required. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library

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All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday at the Melton library from 10am-noon. Beginners to experienced players welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesdays from 7-10pm, Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Diabetes support Westgate Diabetes Support Group meets at 10am on the first Tuesday of the month at Altona Bowling Club, 113 Civic Parade, Altona. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Tennis club open day St Luke’s Thomastown tennis club is holding its annual open day on Saturday, March 20. From 1-3.30pm at Rowen

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Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a book sale from 9am-4pm on Friday, April 16, Saturday, April 17 and Sunday April 18. Pay $2 per book or $10 for 6 books at 27 Cambridge Crescent, Werribee. BYO carry bags. All proceeds are donated to Werribee Mercy Hospital. AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.

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Out and about Williamstown’s Cas Bukor captured this double rainbow with her iPhone 8 from the balcony of Hobsons Bay Yacht Club. A burst of colour between bursts of rain.

2nd Newport Scout Group participated in a Clean Up Australia Day event recently. The Scouts picked up litter in Market Street, where their hall is based, and around Newport Lakes. New members and leaders are wanted. Email: 2ndnewportscoutgroup@gmail.com

On March 11 at 11am, the bells of Crossroads Uniting Church Werribee rang out. People gathered at the church and made noise with bells, musical instruments and pots and pans to bring attention to climate change. There was further action at 6pm outside Hoppers Crossing Uniting Church, where a conch shell blast sounded the alarm. The events were part of a global multi-faith day of action, involving more than 100 faith communities across the country.

1/ Vanda Tamhark at the Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club’s 100th autumn show at the weekend; 2/ Nanette Morel looks over the exhibits; 3/ Mido and Silvia Kocic with fruit and vegetable exhibits; 4/ Mary Evans 5/ Prize winner Stanley Ligeza; 6/ Sunshine Golden Age Garden Club president Chris Michalopoolos. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 231213 11 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 17 March, 2021

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FOOTSCRAY 1/13 Essex Street, 3011 Sweeney Estate Agents Yarraville: 9939 1717 A cold ale might still be poured in the cute-as top-floor terrace, but the former Albert Hotel, built circa 1860, is now a glam, refined residence that’s all about today. Beyond the beautiful facade, thankfully intact as a reminder of its rich history at a time when miners would return to Melbourne with the wealth of gold in their pockets to have a coldie at the Albert, the property is

Price: $950,000 - $1.05 million Auction: March 27 at 1.30pm well ready to welcome new owners who value stylish, contemporary liveability. Ceiling roses on three-metre ceilings, an exposed brick wall, and tall sashed windows merely hint at its former self, while all else is sleek and set within a soft-grey and white colour palette. The ground floor is dedicated to the three fitted, grey-carpeted bedrooms, a study area with two work stations, plus a chic

fully tiled bathroom with lovely vanity and timeless chrome fittings. The living domain, as well as a powder room, fill the entire upstairs space. The sitting area is carpeted (and has the exposed brick wall), while dark floorboards anchor the kitchen and dining zone, the latter marked by a fab pendant that subtly points to the abode’s history. A waterfall Caesarstone island bench,

abundant streamlined cabinetry, and Smeg appliances – including a steam oven and warming tray – shape the kitchen into an enviable space for cook and entertainer. A large cellar has been converted to a gym, and there’s a parking space out back. Transport, shops and West Footscray’s thriving café scene are all within a stroll of this unique landmark property. Carole Levy

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QUICK QUIZ

In Greek mythology, who took Helen from her husband Menelaus, king of Sparta?

What does the musical direction ‘andante’ mean?

True or false: the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide in approximately 4.5 billion years?

Who has the most followers on Instagram?

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AT A GLANCE

Hyundai Palisade is the largest SUV imported to Australia by the South Korean auto maker. It’s aimed at those wanting a large vehicle to carry people so leans in the direction of comfort and ease of driving rather than full-on off-road work. Interestingly, it has a near-twin brother in the latest model Kia Sorento that was introduced in 2020. Two models are offered, the first simply called Palisade, the other is Highlander.

MODEL RANGE Hyundai Palisade 3.8 GDI 2WD: $60,000 Hyundai Palisade 2.2 CRDI AWD: $64,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 3.8 GDI 2WD: $71,000 Hyundai Palisade Highlander 2.2 CRDI AWD: $75,000

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

Styling The large grille treatment works well and Palisade looks longer than it really is thanks to the large windows that stretch all the way to the rear. The shape of the C-pillar gives it a sort-of sleek look when viewed side on. The slight downward slope of the roof adds to the effect. The tail is squared off, with lights that have a purposeful appearance. The word PALISADE is spread loud and proud in capital letters across the rear. When you realise that it was initially designed very much with the American market in mind you will understand this. Guards have a purposeful look that appealed to those to whom we showed the Palisade during our week’s road test.

Engines / transmissions Interestingly, both petrol and diesel engines are offered. A four-cylinder turbo-diesel with a capacity of 2.2 litres drives all four wheels. It puts out 147 kW, and 440 Nm with a big spread from 1750 to 2750 revs. This range is where the great majority of drivers will be driving virtually all the time. The petrol is a 3.8-litre V6 with 217 kW of power, and 355 Nm of torque at a very high 5200 revs. It drives through the front wheels. We haven’t had a chance to road test a petrol but will hopefully get into one soon and report back to you with your feelings on the torque band.

Safety Interior The cabin carries on with the spacious look created by the exterior. This is an eight-seater with a two:three:three arrangement. There’s also a seven-seat version with twin bucket seats in the centre row. This is likely to make it popular with upmarket limousine companies as their customers like individual seats (with three plebs squeezed into the rear!). The fit and fitment of the interior is to a high standard. These days you won’t even find upmarket European vehicles with fitment that’s better than Hyundai’s.

Infotainment The large central touchscreen gives easy access to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is a plethora of ways of connecting as Both Palisade models have seven USB ports and four 12V sockets.

Palisade has yet to be ANCAP tested. Crash avoidance features are lane-keeping assistance, rear cross-traffic alert and blind zone warning with intervention. All have IsoFix child seat positions.

Driving The driver’s seat is comfortable and we had no problem getting it adjusted to our needs. The second-row seats slide forward by up Not exactly sleek but Palisade is a rather attractive vehicle for its class. (Pictures: Supplied) to 220mm for easier access to the third row. Both rear rows in eight-seat versions have a filling may be required. Test this for yourself if pretty good figures. Visibility all around is good thanks to the 60:40 split to let you juggle passenger/cargo you feel you might be parking in areas where large window area and good side mirrors. space. The seven-seater isn’t as versatile but the this is a problem. compromises are understandable. During our testing on hilly country roads The steering is well weighted, responds the fuel consumption sat in the eight to ten Summing up within a few degrees of movement and gives litres per hundred kilometres range. Flat easy An impressive vehicle in that it’s almost good feedback. running saw this down to as little as six to sedan-like in some ways and has plenty of The turning circle is good for a car of this seven litres. Around town, and in the suburbs, standard equipment. It’s not quite as easy to size, but in tight carparks some backing and it was about nine to eleven litres. These are drive as a car but comes pretty close.

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