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A question of identity By Goya Dmytryshchak

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Yarraville’s Ian Hamm was separated from his Aboriginal family when he was three weeks old. The chair of both the Koorie Heritage Trust and Connecting Home service to survivors of the Stolen Generations says the city of Maribyrnong is stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to strike a balance on January 26. Maribyrnong council last week voted to lower the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to half mast on January 26 from 2022, and consult with the community on how to respond to the date. Mr Hamm, a Yorta Yorta man from Shepparton, was adopted by Charlie and Mary Hamm from Yarrawonga in 1964. He and his two adopted sisters were “the entire Aboriginal population of Yarrawonga”. Mr Hamm discovered his birth name was Andrew James. When he was 18, he went to Bendigo Teachers’ College. It was in Bendigo that he met more Aboriginals and discovered his birth-family roots. “I found out I had brothers and sisters, which was really good, and uncles and aunties and cousins,” Mr Hamm said. “My mother died in 1966 when she was 26 years old … she never told anyone who my father was, and it wasn’t on my birth certificate.” Mr Hamm said it was clearly obvious that January 26 was “a contestable day”. “The question becomes, what is a national day for, why do we have a national day and who is it for?” he said. “They’re probably the three questions that need to be answered first before you start thinking about when should it be. “It was only in the ’90s that it officially got locked in on the 26th of January. “Up until that stage, it used to be the last Monday in January, which kind of marked the end of the summer holidays and it was a no-big-deal event. “Then, when it got locked in on the day, people started getting all jingoistic about it. “I suppose for me, when I think about Australia Day, it is that question of what do we want to get out of it. “Now, it actually serves a purpose of deeper reflection of who are we and what are we about, and it really does raise unresolved questions.

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“The downside of it is, I think most people expect their national day to be quite a celebration and joyous thing of who we are, and we don’t do that. “The City of Maribyrnong, like the rest of Australia, is caught between a rock and a hard place, and it’s accommodating both. “Right now, the 26th of January is Australia Day and for lack of another day it is when we

look to what’s right with Australia, but also, it’s Invasion Day and, quite rightly, we are acknowledging that that’s had a huge impact on the Aboriginal population of Australia.” Maribyrnong council resolved to engage “in a broad ranging and deliberative consultations process with the First Nations and the wider established and newly arrived people of Maribyrnong” about January 26.

Maribyrnong council will lower the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to half mast on January 26 from 2022, and will consult with the community on how to respond to the date. Councillors at last week’s council meeting voted to engage “in a broad ranging and deliberative consultations process with the First Nations and the wider established and newly arrived people of Mraibyrnong”. “The intent of this clear community engagement process is to assist the sitting councillors in generating a clear direction on how the Maribyrnong City Council should respond to January 26,” the carried notice of motion states. Australia Day is also referred to by other terms, including “January 26”, “Invasion Day” and “Survival Day”. Mayor Michael Clarke told the meeting the lowering of the flags would “recognise the dispossession, suffering and hurt experienced by Aboriginal people”. “We’ll do this on 26th of January and I say we do this on 26th of January as there’s no other day that the federal government has set aside as a Sorry Day,” he said. “While 26 January recognises Australia Day, which is a day of celebration, until the federal government recognises an appropriate date as a Sorry Day, council will also recognise this day as a day when we should remember the hurt and dispossession foisted upon the Aboriginal people.“ “I’d prefer that we don’t do this – clearly this is a Commonwealth responsibility – however while the Commonwealth chooses to be defensive and avoidant on this matter, we, here, must respond to the concerns of the community.” The council voted to prioritise Aboriginal projects in the 2021 Council Community Grants program. The full notice of motion can be read on the council’s website. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Curved like bambo o, flexibility, the archite to reflect strength and Vietnamese museum cture of Australia’s first is filled with symbol proposed for Footscray ic meanin The Vietnamese Comm g. unity in Australia Victorian chapter has applied to Mariby council to build a four-storey museumrnong cultural and heritag and e centre at 220 Barkly Street. Plans were released million project, decade last week for the $17.5 s To be known as in the making. Australia, the project Vietnamese Museum will include a culture heritage centre and has been funded by and and federal govern state ments and the Vietnam community. ese VMA operations manager Hanh Do the complex would be unlike any other said world. in the

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GPs opt out of vaccine roll out By Goya Dmytryshchak As GP clinics this week begin the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines for those over 70 and people with medical conditions, some western suburbs doctors have opted out over fears about possible AstraZeneca side effects and other concerns. A pharmacist who spoke on condition of anonymity said several GPs at large medical centres had advised him they did not want to administer vaccines and would send patients to him when he was able to start vaccinating. Last week, the European Union’s drug regulatory agency, European Medicines

Agency, said the benefits of the AstraZeneca vaccine outweighed the risk of side effects. It said the vaccine “is not associated with an increase in the overall risk of blood clots” but “may be associated with very rare cases”. “With the whole AstraZeneca thing, there’s just so much uncertainty involved around it,” the pharmacist told Star Weekly. “Two of the local GP clinics have already opted out, not doing it, and they were saying, if you are doing it we’re quite happy to send our patients to you to do them.” Altona North GP and Australian Medical Association state council chairman, Mukesh Haikerwal, said he was aware of doctors not

administering the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines for a variety of reasons. “Out of 8600 practices around the country, only 4600 have been chosen so far to provide vaccines,” he said. “Many have said they’re not going to do it, not because of any other reason but it’s not financial. “It’s not a thing to be doing for just 50 vaccines – it’s hardly worth going through the enormous amount of bureaucracy to be part of the process and the compliance and the record-keeping and the logging and giving people the thermometer readings … all sorts of ridiculous amounts of compliance.”

Helping hand for emergency services Two of Hobsons Bay’s emergency services volunteer groups have received state government funding to help them carry out their duties. Altona Life Saving Club and Hobsons Bay SES have been funded for operational equipment and facility improvements under the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. Altona Life Saving Club president Lisa Curran said the grant would be used to buy an inflatable rescue boat, First Aid patient trolley, Flo-Fast portable fuel transfer system, motor-washing tank and equipment trailer. “We are extremely grateful that we have been approved for this grant,” she said. “As a volunteer organisation that supports the community, we appreciate and rely on the financial support from grants and sponsorship to continue to operate our service. “It has been a challenging season this year for our patrol members. “Coming in to a season after lockdown and finding the new ‘norm’, to be able to keep themselves safe and that of those they offer their services to in this COVID environment, has been a credit to them all. “We have had a number of incidents, unfortunately, this season at our beach but our patrol members have responded efficiently and effectively, which is an absolute credit to them. “The equipment we are now able to purchase … will ease the workload for our patrollers.” The SES will use its funding to build a storage shed for vehicles and trailers. Altona MP Jill Hennessy said 240 grants totalling $14 million had been awarded under the program, with the state government matching every $1 paid by volunteer groups with a $2 co-contribution for projects up to $150,000. “These important projects will give our hardworking SES and LSV volunteers in Altona district the equipment and amenities needed to effectively carry out their duties,” she said.

Dr Haikerwal said once the Therapeutic Goods Administration approved a vaccine such as Pfizer or AstraZeneca, the indemnity was worn by the individual practitioner. “At this stage, there is no Crown indemnity, there is no Commonwealth indemnity for anybody,” he said. “So, if the Crown indemnifies Pfizer or AstraZeneca, so nobody can sue AstraZeneca or Pfizer because they’re indemnified, and somebody has a problem, the next person that it will go to is … who gave them the shot. “So, that’s probably why some doctors are a bit hesitant to say, ‘well, if I’m going to wear this responsibility I’m not sure I want that’.”

Boundary shake-up Booming population growth in Melbourne’s northwest has triggered proposals for a dramatic redistribution of federal electoral boundaries. The Redistribution Committee for Victoria published a report on Friday proposing names and boundaries for Victoria’s federal electoral divisions, including changes to Gellibrand and Maribyrnong. The seat of Maribyrnong, held by Bill Shorten, would pick up 7650 voters from Kensington. It would lose 8400 voters from the suburb of Maribyrnong, 5827 from Braybrook, 5535 from Footscray and 5132 from West Footscray-Tottenham, with these electors transferred to the proposed division of Fraser, held by Daniel Mulino. Gellibrand, held by Tim Watts, would be expanded to take in 7375 voters in the southern part of Point Cook and 1310 in Truganina. Gellibrand would lose 5048 voters in Footscray, 6699 in Seddon-Kingsville, 2479 in West Footscray-Tottenham and 5389 in Yarraville, with these areas to fall under Fraser. Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers said the redistribution has been forced by the need to increase the number of electoral divisions in Victoria from 38 to 39. “Under the proposal, the boundaries of all but nine of Victoria’s existing electoral divisions would change, the additional division of Hawke would be created and one electoral division would be renamed,” Mr Rogers said. The proposed new Division of Hawke is named in honour of Bob Hawke, Prime Minister of Australia from 1983 to 1991. Mr Hawke died in 1999. Written objections to the proposed redistribution must be lodged by 6pm Friday, April 16. Details: www.aec.gov.au

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COVID-19 breaches drive crime rise in Maribyrnong COVID-19 fines are behind a 2.8 per cent crime rise in the city of Maribyrnong while associated restrictions led to a 6.3 per cent drop in Hobsons Bay, according to police command. There were 9158 offences recorded in Maribyrnong last year and 5828 in Hobsons Bay, the latest Crime Statistics Agency data shows. Hobsons Bay Inspector Tim O’Connor said while the pandemic led to an overall crime drop, it contributed to a rise in breaches of family violence orders. “Breaches of family violence orders remains one of our highest crime categories,” he said. “There is no doubt the restrictions associated

throughout the coronavirus pandemic impacted the level of this crime, but the high numbers can also in part reflect an increased community confidence in reporting to police and enhanced detection by the Westgate Family Violence Investigation Unit detectives who were … visiting known offenders and victims. “Public health and safety offences can be largely attributed to the fines issued by police for breaches of the chief health officer directions.” Maribyrnong Acting Inspector Steve Hayes said once COVID-19 fines were removed, Maribyrnong’s crime rate actually decreased

by more than 400 offences or 4 per cent. “Most categories, including crimes against the person which includes offences such as robberies, assaults and sexual assaults, saw slight decreases across the Maribyrnong local government area throughout 2020,” he said. “These decreases can in part be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions, which meant there was less opportunity for offenders to target people in public places.” Maribyrnong’s top five offences were steal from a motor vehicle (1501), other theft (721), public health and safety crimes (649), obtain

benefit by deception (547) and criminal damage (529). The worst suburbs for crime were Footscray (2784), Braybrook (1619), Maribyrnong (1526), Maidstone (1025) and Yarraville (903). Hobsons Bay’s top five offences were steal from a motor vehicle (712), other theft (588), public health and safety (506), breach family violence order (442) and criminal damage (407). Altona North had most crimes (1087), followed by Altona Meadows (965), Williamstown (935), Altona (702) and Laverton (568). Goya Dmytryshchak

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Spotlight on city’s history Cr Peter Hemphill As Hobsons Bay’s longest serving councillor, I am proud to have served my community for more than two decades. Since being elected, I have been a passionate advocate for preservation of heritage and the environment and respectful planning of our city. Our city has an incredibly rich cultural heritage, firstly being home to the Yalukit-Willam people of the Kulin nation and then the site of the first European settlements in Melbourne. You can still see traces of our maritime heritage in Williamstown and the industrial charm of Newport and Spotswood. I am keen to shine a spotlight on our city’s history. One way of doing this is through the Cultural Heritage Street Signs program, a signature of my 2015-16 mayoral program. This program has now seen the installation of street signs reflecting the historical significance of 45 street names across the municipality. To preserve the unique character of our suburbs we need to invest in projects that enhance the things we love about our city. The Better Places program, which is now focussd on Spotswood and South Kingsville, takes a place-based approach to urban design, encouraging residents, businesses and property owners to think about the future. If you live in these suburbs, I urge you to have your say on the draft vision summary available at https:// participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/betterplaces-spotswood-and-south-kingsville. The future is front of mind for council when it also comes to our iconic coastline and marine

Briefs Alfresco funding Hobsons Bay council will receive $350,000 and Maribyrnong council $250,000 in state government funding to continue outdoor dining areas for restaurants, pubs and cafes through autumn. They are among 22 councils to share in $5 million funding. The funding was prioritised to councils experiencing high demand for outdoor dining infrastructure following an increase in patronage to local businesses. The Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package also funded grants of up to $5000 for businesses to pay for umbrellas, outdoor furniture, screens and other equipment.

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areas. These spaces are loved by the Hobson Bay community and council is playing a proactive role in protecting them through the draft Coastal and Marine Management Plan. This plan is out for public consultation and we invite community feedback at https://participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/cmmp until 16 April. The community would know me as a strong advocate for sport and recreation and I have long held a keen interest in supporting local sports clubs and ensuring people of all ages have an opportunity to remain active and healthy. Council has been working hard to make this a reality with the Altona Sports Centre progressing well. Once completed, it will be one of the premier centres for netball and basketball in the western suburbs. Passive recreation is also receiving a boost with the renewal of Maclean Reserve in Williamstown in full swing with the draft design finalised and construction due to start in May.

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Polka dots safety fears By Goya Dmytryshchak A petition is calling on Maribyrnong council to remove polka dots that were painted on the road to slow down traffic, after children started running onto the road to play on them. The council last week painted the giant colourful dots at three locations to make drivers slow down as they drive through Yarraville Village. However, a Change petition started by Maribyrnong Action and signed by more than 250 people is calling on the council to “remove the polka dot road installations in Yarraville Village before a child fatality happens”. “Children’s safety within the Yarraville Village area is now at an unnecessary level of heightened risk,” the petition states. “For those not aware, there have been numerous recent near misses of children almost being run over in these three colourful polka dot installation areas in Yarraville Village because children spontaneously run away from their parents and think the polka dots are a ‘fun’ play area, running right onto the roads.” The dots have been painted at three locations: the corner of Ballarat and Anderson streets, Ballarat and Canterbury streets and at the bend of Anderson Street with Willis Street. Maribyrnong council’s infrastructure services director Steve Hamilton said the council was “reviewing feedback provided by the community and acting on the concerns raised since the polka dots were put in place”. “Site observations have been consistently undertaken and we will continue to audit the trial to understand how road users – drivers, pedestrians and cyclists – engage with this unique traffic-calming measure, which has been adopted more globally as a lighter, quicker and cheaper change to the local street

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environment to mitigate potential conflicts between road users and specifically vehicles with pedestrians and cyclists,” he said. “The safety of our community is of paramount importance to us. “As an added measure, we’ll be installing

planters – to reinforce the boundary between the footpath and the road – and posters to share more information directly with pedestrians on the purpose of the polka dots as a measure to support them to cross the road safely, not as an area to play on.”

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Man jailed for child abuse An Altona North man has been jailed for attempting to procure a 13-year-old girl from overseas for sexual abuse activity. The 44-year-old was last week sentenced in the County Court to three years and 10 months’ jail. The court heard the man was also sending child abuse material to other children online. He was caught after the Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team received an intelligence report from UK police. In January, 2019, Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police raided the man’s Altona North home and seized a mobile phone containing child abuse material. Police told the court the man was communicating with a 13-year-old child from the UK. He had sent her gifts and messages saying he wanted to take her away from her family. Police proved the man was actively talking about travelling overseas to meet the child with intent to engage in sexual abuse activity. He pleaded guilty to one count each of procuring a child to engage in sexual activity outside Australia, knowingly possessing child abuse material and using a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to a person under 16. The man must serve a minimum of two years and eight months jail and will be a registered sex offender for life.

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Champion for women 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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“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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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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Residents petition to clear the air By Goya Dmytryshchak More than 2300 people have signed a petition demanding the state government take effective action to protect children and future generations from carrying the burden of Melbourne’s industrial pollution. The Change petition titled, Clean air for Melbourne’s inner west, was started by the Inner West Air Quality Community Reference Group. The group, which includes representatives

from Brimbank, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong councils and community groups, was established in 2018 by the state government. Its task was to investigate local air pollution issues and sources across the inner west. The group’s report, Air Pollution in Melbourne’s Inner West – Taking direct action to reduce our community’s exposure, was presented to the government last August and makes 26 recommendations with 65 suggested actions.

“This report paints a damning picture of air pollution and health impacts in Melbourne’s inner west, finding that poor planning, inadequate regulation and a lack of air pollution monitoring is exposing the community to serious health risks,” the petition states. “Residents in the inner west have some of the worst health statistics in Victoria, with alarmingly high rates of diseases commonly attributed to toxic air pollution. “This includes high hospitalisation rates for heart failure, stroke, asthma, ischemic

heart disease and above average lung cancer incidence. They cannot be attributed to age, smoking rates, obesity rates or socio-economic status which are all close to or below average. “The area bears the brunt of being home to polluting industries including toxic landfills, chemical industries, an oil refinery, the Port of Melbourne, trucking and freight logistics, and Victoria’s busiest freeway.” The petition calls on the government to implement actions detailed in the report.

Dead fish in Stony Creek Hundreds of dead fish and eels have been found in Stony Creek at Yarraville. People have been told to avoid contact with the water in Stony Creek twice in four days after reports of dead fish and a subsequent oil slick. The Environment Protection Authority is investigating both incidents. A water quality alert issued on Friday at 4.30pm stated, “EPA is investigating a fish death event in Stony Creek near the Westgate Golf Course, Yarraville”. Another alert issued on Monday at 10.10am stated, “EPA is investigating an oil-like substance in Stony Creek near Cala Street, West Footscray. Avoid contact with the water until further notice”. Friends of Stony Creek secretary Darren Bennetts said that there was a pungent smell emerging from a drain close to where the dead fish were seen. “There are literally hundreds of juvenile fish and numerous eels that have died,” he said.

“There is a cloudy, pungent-smelling liquid coming from the drain at St Leonards Avenue. The EPA have been notified and Melbourne Water are also aware. “So very upsetting to see our recovering ecosystem decimated again.” The EPA attended the scene following reports of the dead fish but found no clear signs of man-made pollution. Rainfall can cause a flushing flow that may remove or disturb deoxygenated waters, which may result in natural fish death events, according to the EPA website. Melbourne Water’s Ben English said “fish kills occur from time to time in Melbourne’s waterways, particularly in the warmer months”. “Fish kills are typically the result of low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water,” he said. Suspected fish deaths should be reported to the EPA Pollution Hotline on 1300 372 842. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Hall misses out on grant By Goya Dmytryshchak Brooklyn Residents Action Group and Hobsons Bay council have expressed “deep disappointment” at missing out on funding for the Brooklyn Community Hall in the first round of the state government’s West Gate Neighbourhood Fund grants. Nineteen grants, ranging from $100,000-$1.1 million and totalling $6.4 million, were announced last fortnight. A press release issued by Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the funding would “support communities in the inner west during construction of the West Gate Tunnel Project” and was for “improving neighbourhoods nearest where the project is being built”. The council had submitted a funding submission requesting $1,627,000 towards the redevelopment of Brooklyn Community Hall, which it has already allocated $500,000 towards. BRAG president Bert Boere said the government’s funding should be for communities most affected by, and closest to, the West Gate Tunnel. “With the M80 blocked and traffic being diverted down Grieve Parade, and you’re getting traffic diverted off the freeway onto Kororoit Creek Road and then up and down Millers [Road], it’s been pretty horrendous,” he said. Studies conducted by Hobsons Bay council predict 11,800 trucks per day in Millers Road at Brooklyn when the tunnel is built. “The amount of trucks we’re going to end up getting down Millers Road, from West Gate Freeway to Geelong Road is about 12,000 a day – we’ve got to be one of the worst-affected areas, and we’re right next to it. “We would have expected that you’d be

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looking after those areas adjacent to the footprint of the project, the closer ones, having priority. In Brooklyn, it’s got to be about the worst location of the lot.” Mayor Jonathon Marsden said the council was “deeply disappointed” at missing out. “Council has worked closely with the Brooklyn community to develop plans to turn the Brooklyn Community Hall into a much-needed community space and we are deeply disappointed at West Gate Tunnel’s

decision not to fund it,” he said. “Brooklyn is one of the suburbs most adversely affected by the West Gate Tunnel Project and we know that this hall is a high priority for the Brooklyn community.” A government spokeswoman said Brooklyn would benefit from other projects funded in round one. “Brooklyn will benefit from a $500,000 contribution to revitalise Pipe Line Reserve, including landscaping, tree planting and new footpaths,” she said.

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“In addition, a $217,000 contribution will create five major public art projects along the Federation Trail. “These are really exciting projects for Brooklyn that build on more than $5 million previously provided by the West Gate Tunnel Project to upgrade three parks in Brooklyn that are already open for the community to enjoy. “Over 65 applications were received for lots of great projects. We couldn’t fund them all in this first round, but there’ll be other rounds for community groups and councils to put forward their ideas.” Fund recipients are Yarraville Glory Soccer Club ($1,184,622), Spotswood Kingsville RSL ($745,350), Australian Multicultural Community Services at Footscray and Williamstown and Newport Anglers Club and Fish Protection Society ($500,000 each), South Kingsville Community Centre ($485,000), Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek to upgrade Hosken Reserve at Altona North ($346,000). Hobsons Bay council to revitalise Pipe Line Reserve at Brooklyn (received $500,000), Maribyrnong council for multi-purpose cricket nets at Hanmer Reserve, Yarraville, and road safety improvements for schools in Somerville Road, Yarraville ($520,000), Pigeons Projects trading as 100 Story Building in Footscray ($441,000), Deakin University for five public art projects along Federation Trail between Brooklyn and Spotswood ($217,625). YMCA Victoria for social enterprises at skate parks in Yarraville, West Footscray, Highpoint, Newport, Laverton and Altona Meadows ($201,736), Network West ($177,250), Cinespace Incorporated at Footscray ($170,999), Footscray Community Arts Centre ($105,000), Outdoor Education Foundation at Footscray ($100,000) and Westgate Health Co-operative ($100,000).

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Werribee Open Range Zoo veterinarians are concerned by a “dramatic increase” in the number of fishing-related wildlife injuries they treated this summer. Zoo vet Jen O’Dwyer said that within a week, medical staff treated a silver gull and Pacific gull, both of whom had ingested fish hooks. “It’s quite unusual for us to see so many admissions in a short time, and across Zoos Victoria, we are seeing more and more,” Dr O’Dwyer said. Werribee Zoo vets also recently treated a wild Eastern long-necked turtle, nicknamed Barron. A local recreational fisher helped to save Barron, after the turtle became entangled in fishing line in a river. Thanks to the expertise of the zoo’s veterinary team, the fishing hook Barron swallowed, and the meat that had attracted him to the hook in the first place, was removed from his oesophagus. Zoo staff were able to return Barron to full health and he has been released back into the wild. “We want to give all our wildlife patients the best chance for success by returning them to where they came from,” Dr O’Dwyer said. “This is particularly important for some animals who have a very small territory, somewhere where they know where their resources are and where their mates are.” Dr O’Dwyer said that anyone who finds marine wildlife entangled in hooks or other debris, such as plastic, can call Melbourne Zoo’s Marine Response Unit on 1300 245 678. “Wildlife aren’t able to go off and remove a fishing hook themselves, so the most important thing to do is not to cut the fishing line,” she said. “They will inevitably suffer. We want to make sure we can give them the best chance

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Maribyrnong River’s newest pontoon has officially been launched. The 30-metre floating pontoon on the river’s edge at Footscray Park aims to encourage recreational fishing and boating, and has a lower level platform suitable for paddle craft. Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke, Footscray MP Katie Hall and Melbourne Water’s Apanie Wood (pictured) recently tried out the new pontoon. “Our river is much loved by the community and we have welcomed the opportunity to make it a destination of choice amongst recreational boat users,” Cr Clarke said. “This project will directly benefit the communities that live along the Maribyrnong by increasing recreational water opportunities and the flow-on wellbeing and economic benefits.” The project was funded by a $400,000 state government grant and $300,000 from Maribyrnong council. Two sheltered picnic and barbecue areas have also been built, and path connections to the Maribyrnong River Trail have been improved. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Grazeland opening delayed again By Goya Dmytryshchak The opening date of Melbourne’s newest food precinct, Grazeland, has again been delayed, this time due to paperwork. The 10,000 square metre Spotswood venue is now scheduled to open on March 26 at 5pm. Located next to Scienceworks, Grazeland 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

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but with extensive covered areas. Initially set to open early last year, Grazeland was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. It was then scheduled to open on Friday but this has been pushed out one more week. Grazeland director John Forman said it was bitterly disappointing.

“To deliver an unparalleled dining experience such as Grazeland, there are a multitude of safety and certification requirements that are beyond our control and, sadly, we have been unable to receive the appropriate paperwork to open in time for this Friday,” he said. “At such a late stage in the game when everyone involved has worked tirelessly, this is bitterly disappointing. “We are now working with the relevant parties to expedite the paperwork so we can throw our doors open as soon as possible.” Grazeland’s food will 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, frozen cheesecake from Stix, family-favourites from Hooked Fish and Chipper, African barbecue from Tasty Suya and authentic gelato from Cielo Gelateria. Grazeland, at 20 Booker Street, will be trading Friday nights and weekends. Opening hours are Fridays from 5-10pm, Saturdays from 12 -10pm and Sundays from 12-9pm. Entry is $2.50 for those aged 12 and above.

‘Unapologetically themselves’ Young creatives Betiel Beyin and Leigh Lule have written a comedy series which they are also directing and starring in. Beyin and Lule, from Tarneit and Wyndham Vale respectively, met through a Western Edge Youth Art theatre program. The friends, both 21, have worked with the Phoenix Youth Centre and Malthouse Theatre. Their latest project, CEEBS, is an IGTV mini-series supported by Signal Arts, a creative arts studio for young people. CEEBS follows the characters of Zion and Ruby, as they attempt to find another pal who is willing to be the third wheel in their relationship. The series consists of four episodes which will be released via Signal’s Instagram account each week of April. Beyin and Lule have been filming the show in locations across Wyndham, Yarraville and Footscray. Both said they have enjoyed collaborating with each other for the project, along with producers Amie Batalibasi and Nikki Tran, cinematographer Ez Eldin Deng and actor/ musician Yaw Dadzie. The talented duo said their series was aimed at residents of the west, youth and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. “Looking at the Australian entertainment landscape, there is literally nobody who looks like us,” Lule said. Lule said she loved acting because “it’s always fun to step into something else, a different world“. Beyin said she liked writing the characters and dialogue for CEEBS. “We want to make a show about two young black girls from the west side, who are unapologetically themselves,” she said. Details: See @signalarts or @ceebsproject on Instagram.

With One Voice Altona Meadows choir at its new rehearsal space, Laverton Bowling Club. (Damjan Janevski) 230454_01

Choir finds new home With One Voice Altona Meadows choir has been “bowled over by generosity” after losing its former rehearsal space due to COVID-19. The choir previously sang with the residents at Benetas St George’s aged care facility in Altona Meadows. From March 30, at 2pm, the choir will be meeting fortnightly at Laverton Bowling Club in Altona Meadows after being invited to use the clubrooms. Choir ambassador Ray McAlary said anyone interested was welcome to join in. “This is a community choir that is open to anyone who loves to sing, no matter how well or how ordinary,” he said. “There is no audition and no other qualification for entry.” With One Voice choirs are run by not-for-profit organisation Creativity Australia, which now has nearly 30 choirs throughout Australia. Mr McAlary said the choir hoped to return to Benetas St George’s when safe. “It was the first community choir in Australia to be set in an aged care facility,” he said. “Eventually, we will go back to St George’s to again sing with the wonderful friends we have made there. “We sing a wide range of songs, many from the war and post-war years, but many later songs as well.” The choir is open to people of all abilities and ages, even children. Details: Ray McAlary or Denise Bedford, 0419 661 457 or macpoets@ hotmail.com

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Wheels in motion for a healthier lifestyle Pupils from St Leo the Great Primary School at Altona North on Friday participated in National Ride2School Day. PE teacher Ashley Brehaut said there were multiple benefits of children riding their bikes to school. “We just find the concentration of the children improves on the days that they do more activity,” he said. “We find … an improvement in their ability to learn and concentrate.

“Because of this, we actually have a bike ed program here at school, which we run, and the outcome of running the lessons and these bike ed days is we’re getting a lot more children riding to and from school. “It’s better for the area; the families aren’t cramming up the road and all our drop-off areas. “The kids are getting active, they’re getting the physical exercise on the way to and from school.

“Plus, they’re getting to know the area that they live in more. “We just find there’s so many benefits in the kids being active and Ride2School day is a fantastic thing that we’ve been part of.” The Ride2School program is also helping raise funds for World Bicycle Relief, providing bikes to students in need. Details: worldbicyclerelief.org Pupils Alyssa, Isabel and Ryley.

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MY PLACE Altona’s Peter Bainbridge speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.

What do you like about Altona? When you drive down Millers Road and pass through the roundabout at the refinery, the change in scenery is really dramatic. You cross Kororoit Creek and then Cherry Lake appears. The bay view from the end of Millers Road is stunning. That’s Altona in a nutshell – plenty of open space, natural beauty and parklands. I also like our progressive green council, which is ahead of the pack in tree planting and recycling. I find Altona people very friendly and down to earth. Also, having family nearby in both Altona and Newport is wonderful. What would you change or what could be improved? I do worry that we are losing many of our older homes of character to residential development. I don’t envy council trying to get the balance right. I would also like a few more hills when walking, that would help me get a bit fitter. What’s your favourite local cafe or restaurant? The cafe on Railway Street – owner Kevin is a gem and serves great coffee, and also has very tasty homemade food. The new outdoor eating areas have really improved the Pier Street precinct.

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What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? Judy and I moved to Altona in late 2013 for our retirement sea change. I first became involved with the University of the Third Age (U3A) in Altona in 2014. I enjoyed taking classes in current affairs, low energy homes and even physics. I am president at U3A Altona. There are over 100 U3As across Victoria, offering a huge range of courses and activities.

Could you please tell me about the Be Connected program? The Be Connected program aims to connect seniors online with family and friends, to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Older people often lack confidence when using digital devices, so it’s nice to have our IT helpers

assisting participants to learn new skills. There are lots of short online tutorials, and everyone can work at their own pace. It’s a great program.

be very competitive in certain situations. I do try hard to hide that trait, as it can surprise people and be a bit embarrassing at times.

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? Although I am generally mild mannered, I can

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Answering the call When storms hit and floodwaters rise, when people go missing or are trapped in crashed cars, the Victoria State Emergency Service swings into action. Volunteer Karl Sass spoke with Benjamin Millar about the rewards of helping people in a time of need.

or more than 40 years, the trademark SES orange overalls have been a regular and reassuring sight at times of disaster and despair. More than 5000 volunteers form the backbone of the organisation, providing emergency assistance to minimise the impact of emergencies and aiding recovery efforts. Melton SES deputy controller Karl Sass said becoming a volunteer with the SES more than a decade ago was one of the best decisions he has made. “I joined up because I thought it would be a great way to help out the community and be able to do things I wouldn’t otherwise be able to do,” he said. “It’s a really great way to meet people as well, so if you want to make new friends while giving back to the community, it’s great.” While the social side of being involved in the SES was one of the key attractions, the feeling of pride in being able to help people at their time of need is one of the things that keep Mr Sass coming back. “I think one of the great things about being in the SES is being there for people when they are having a really bad day,” he said. “It’s something that is always really positive, so we make sure the volunteers are well trained and capable and can respond and help out as much as we can.” SES is the control agency for floods, storms and landslides throughout Victoria, as well as providing the largest road rescue network. Mr Sass said he has been involved in a very wide range of callouts and events over his 11 years. “I’ve searched for missing people and been involved in different types of rescue,” he said.

Melton SES volunteers are looking for new recruits. (Pictures: Supplied)

“There have been a number of major flood and storm events too.” Each local area also has its particular risks, whether fallen trees or flooding. Mr Sass said one of the major local risk factors for the Melton and Bacchus Marsh areas is the residential areas in close proximity to waterways. “A lot of at risk areas are actually historical

areas rather than new areas, a lot of those areas were not designed with modern flood planning in mind,” he said. “Also, the growing population in our area means there is growing demand on the Melton and Bacchus Marsh units to be able to keep up with the growing demand, so it’s important to have volunteers available when they are needed.”

Climate change is another factor, increasing the likelihood and intensity of the kind of extreme weather events that lead to SES callouts. “We’ve seen increased weather events, whether storm or flood, and that’s making the potential range of risks likely more common in the future,” Mr Sass said. This increased storm activity and the booming population requires volunteers to receive training to prepare for a wide range of emergency response scenarios. “You are looking at everything from learning to use a chainsaw to using radios, knot tying and map reading – you’re taught so many different things in SES,” he said. “Personally I do everything from 4WD response to building collapse to chainsaw operations. There is really a role for everyone in the units, it’s just so diverse.” Volunteers come from a range of backgrounds and across a broad age range. Anyone aged 15 and above can volunteer, although permission is needed from parents for volunteers aged under 18. “We’ve got office workers, tradies, people who are retired, uni students, even families who have joined up,” Mr Sass said. “There are friendships to be made, it’s a really worthwhile undertaking.” Training takes place at the Melton SES unit headquarters from 7.30pm Monday nights. Melton SES will be holding an information session for potential new recruits on Thursday, March 25. A limited number of people will be able to attend in person and the session will be streamed as an interactive Facebook live event. Details: facebook.com/vicsesmelton

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Through the lens This week’s photographer’s choice is a photo of Stephen Scott and Liam Sutherland, taken at The Melton Gold Cup, speed and power boat racing. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski says the photo doesn’t do justice to describe the unique experience that it was – speed, water, rain and deafening noise that lasted another 2-3 seconds after the engines stopped echoing from the hills.

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AL-ANON meets 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. ■ 0412 432 760

Be Bold Celebrate arts, culture, music and performance by and for the community in Melbourne’s west at Brimbank’s Be Bold Festival, April 9 and 10 at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au/bbf

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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.

Mad About Platypus The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Explore the Werribee river with the Werribee Riverkeeper and learn about water bugs and water testing to create a healthy habitat for the iconic platypus on Saturday, March 27, 3.30-5.30pm, at the end of Edgar Street, Werribee. ■ https://bit.ly/3eQDEzh

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 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

Garden club 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

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

Ballet program Join The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach team at the Bowery Theatre, St Albans, for a fun and creative holiday dance program. Students will explore the

Conservation volunteers Join the Friends of Cobbledicks Ford for conservation work in the reserve on the second Friday of the month, 10am-noon, March to October. Registrations open 9.30am in the carpark. BYO water bottle and gloves. Tools provided. ■ John 0407 546 235, cobbledicksford@gmail.com

Story times 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

Melton South Knit & Natter 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

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Cemetery tour Join Whittlesea Historical Society for a walking tour of the Yan Yean Cemetery on Sunday, March 28, noon-3pm, 2265 Plenty Road, Yan Yean. Cost: $10 ■ 0437 620 372 (Pictures: iStock)

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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 are welcome. Melton Bridge Club also meets on Tuesday nights from 7-10pm at Arnolds Creek Community Centre. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

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The Virgin Mary Mosque in Hoppers Crossing opened its doors to the public on March 14 as part of the Victorian Mosque Open Day initiative. The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) helps to organise the day at mosques across the state each year, in an effort to develop a friendly, neighbourly and cohesive community environment.

1/ Artist Sandy Hsu at the Maribyrnong Youth Services acoustic sessions; 2/ Artist Velvet Bloom; 3/ Alejandro Espino Aldana AKA ‘Mexican Music Man’ at the Parklife roadshow; 4/ David Fajardo and daughter Siena, 2, enjoy the music at Yarraville; 5/ Francine Chofor and daughter Diamond, 6, have some at the Parklife roadshow; 6/ Na Jun and son Aiden, 4; 7/ Nikki Herrick and daughter Bobbi, 2; 8/ Elena Huynh and daughter Adaline, 4; 9/ Savana, 21-months-old and Tessa, 18-months, almost stole the show; 10/ Valerian McCaskill and Maddy McCallum relax while enjoying the acoustic sessions. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 231888, 231887 13 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 24 March, 2021

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or another, its independent ownership means pharmacists Imran Hashmi and Sabrina Imran are free to make decisions focused on their customers’ requirements. Chemcare has been part of the local community for more than four decades – under various banners – but the concept of maximising the health of customers has always been the same. Imran and Sabrina, who have previously worked as a community pharmacists for 12 years, took ownership at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, recognising that Chemcare Wellness reflected their own ‘clean and green’ ideology. “Although we faced some challenges, we are grateful to our customers who supported us during this tough time,” Imran says. Wellness products with a difference “We stock a big range of practitioner lines, including Bioceuticals, Medlab, Metagenics and Eagle. “Our natural and organic-based make-up range includes RAWW, Inika and Eye of Horus, while hair and homecare products such as Koala and Adobe are also natural. “Expectant and breastfeeding mums really love our Qiara probiotics and Franjo’s biscuits – they’re very popular. “We recently added Boody to our range, which is clothing made in Australia from ethically grown bamboo. And we even offer pet care products.”

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From 1897 to 1905, what was Sydney's Kings Cross named?

In the comic strip Garfield, what is the name of Garfield's owner?

Who played the third ghostbuster in the film series of the same name, alongside Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis?

YouTuber Lindsay Ellis released which sci-fi novel in July 2020? Which Queensland town holds the record for the highest ever annual rainfall in a populated area of Australia? On what date did the 2020 winter solstice occur?

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Riding a wave of success Up and coming surfers from across the country hit the waves at URBNSURF last Monday for the Rip Curl GromSearch. It was the first time the Tullamarine surf park has hosted the national competition. Ellie Harrison from Barwon Heads and Lennix Smith from Wollongong, New South Wales were crowned the 16 and under Rip Curl GromSearch National Champions.

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Hulett makes history in chase for cricket title Melton Centrals’ Candace Hulett has achieved a lot in her cricket career and on Saturday she added another honour to that list. Hulett, who is captain of the club’s third XI side, became the first female to captain a grand final side in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association’s men’s competition. Melton Centrals played Wallan in the division 4 grand final. For Hulett, the achievement is more about helping the side trying to win a premiership, than a personal achievement. “To me it’s another game of cricket,” she said. “I am proud [to be the first woman in the competition], but that’s not why I do it. “The club thought I was the best person for the job. “We’ve been the bottom of the ladder the last few years. Results have gone our way this year and the close matches we were losing last year, we’re now winning. “We’ve had a few new players coming through. It’s a really balanced side.” Hulett played a few games of men’s cricket as a teenager with her dad and brother before

stepping into women’s cricket. She returned to Centrals and men’s cricket in the 2016-17 season. “It’s my fourth year captaining the [men’s] side,” she said. “I enjoy the challenge. “The men’s game is very different to the women’s game. I like the extra challenge of the different tactics.” Hulett already has several women’s premerships under her belt, including one at Centrals, and is keen to add a men’s title to her collection. She said several players in the side hadn’t played in a grand final, let alone won a premiership. “It’ll be extra special for them.” Hulett has been captain-coach of the club’s women’s side since its inception in 2017 and took over coaching the club’s under-13 team mid-season this year. The women’s side made the semi-finals of the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north-west B1 one-day competition. Hulett, who is one of the premier players of that competition, said she was thrilled with

how the season played out. “We lost a couple of experienced players and had some brand new players too,” she said. “The season was beyond my expectations.” When the under-13 team’s coach had to stand down due to health issues before Christmas, Hulett stepped up. While Hulett has coached junior girls at a higher level, it’s the first time she’s coached a boys side. “They are in the semi-final on Friday night,” she said before the match. “Coaching teenage boys is another challenge again. “It’s a different dynamic and different group. It’s a good challenge.” Hulett said she would like to continue playing, captaining and coaching as long as she could. In other GDCA senior grand finals at the weekend, Bacchus Marsh faced Sunbury United in the McIntyre Cup, while Bacchus Marsh hosted Wallan in the Johnstone Shield. Tara Murray

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Warriors double up By Tara Murray There were twice the celebrations for Westmeadows Cricket Club with both of its women’s sides claiming premierships. The club’s top side made it back-to-back titles, claiming the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north-west B title. Its second side, which plays in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association, claimed its first premiership, winning the division 4 title. Warriors’ captain-coach Danielle Linton said it was a special day for the club. “It was really good,” she said. “It’s been three premierships in four years for the club and I couldn’t be prouder. From where we were when we first started to where the club is now, it’s a credit to everyone.” This season was an unknown for the top side, which changed competitions. Having made three grand finals and claiming one premiership playing in the Victorian Turf

Cricket Association, the club decided it was time for a new challenge. Linton said they were happy to win just one match but they soon had to raise their expectations. “We had been in the VTCA for a little while and they didn’t have many teams,” she said. “We decided to broaden our horizons to test ourselves a bit more. “We didn’t know how we would go. We started to win a few games and thought … we can do this.” The Warriors faced Craigieburn in the grand final. The one match between the two teams this season, was decided in the final over. Batting first, Westmeadows was bowled out for 90 in the 33rd over. Kailey O’Donnell top scored with 17. Tracy Armstrong was the pick of the bowlers for Craigieburn, taking 4-19. Linton admits they would have liked more runs on the board, but having chased down

low totals on several occasions this season they were still confident. The Warriors got an added boost as they went out to bowl, with news coming through that the second side had claimed the premiership. “We were getting updates throughout,” Linton said. “We got excited for them when we heard they had won. We were up and about and we spoke about wanting to use their excitement when they returned to the ground, when we were on the field.” Linton said the key moment for them while bowling was getting the wicket of Craigieburn captain Litara Va’auli. Va’auli had made 39 when she went out, leaving the Eagles 26 runs short of victory. “Had their captain stayed in, it would have been a completely different story,” Linton said. “Her wicket was pretty important for us. When it happened [the wicket] it took the tension out of the game.” The Eagles finished 9-85.

Linton was the pick of the bowlers taking 4-17. She was named player of the match. For Linton it caps off a successful return from a serious knee injury. While she played last season, she was limited in what she could do. “I would have liked to have done more with the bat, but I made up with the ball. The other bowlers were unlucky not to get more wickets. “This season I got back to the player I was before my knee injury.” The second XI also had a thriller in its final, hitting the winning runs in the final over. Oak Park made 2-128 from its overs, with Katrina Logan the single wicket taker. The Warriors finished 2-129, with the winning runs hit with five balls remaining. Melissa Robinson top scored with 27 not out. Linton said premierships weren’t the only successes of the program. She said some of the younger players were looking to test themselves at a higher level next season.

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SPORT Power claims a second premiership Laurimar peaked at the right time to make it two premierships in two summers in the North Metro Cricket Association women’s competition. After claiming the division 2 Lenore Smith Spring premiership [they have two seasons in one summer] during the 2019-20 season, the Power took out the division 1 Lorraine Ireland summer premiership early this month. The Power entered the division 1 grand final as underdogs against the Epping Pingettes, but came away with the silverware. Captain Danni Toull said it was amazing. “It was such an amazing season,” she said. “Everyone had a real role in the team and played it really well. We worked hard with a couple of coaches and we put it together at the end of the season. “In making the grand final, it gave us plenty of belief that anything was possible. Beating the

Laurimar women’s premiership side. (Supplied)

undefeated team really puts a pep in your step.” The Pingettes batted first in the grand final, making 5-76 off their 30 overs. Teresa Cassar was the standout, making 31 not out. Elyse Scheuermann took two wickets for Laurimar.

The Power managed to get the runs with ease, finishing 4-77. Toull top scored with 22. After going out, Toull said she had never been so nervous as the team tried to secure victory. Toull said the premiership was something they had been building to over the past three years. The club formed a women’s side for the 2018-19 summer season, winning just one game. A premiership in their second season, had the side promoted to the top grade for the summer season of 2019-20. “Everyone got familiar with the game,” Toull said of the development. “A lot had not played before and they didn’t even know each other. Last year we really gelled.” Toull admits being promoted was an eye-opener.

“It is a good competition and there’s a lot of rep players in other teams,” she said. “After the first game or so we discovered that we do belong there.” Surprisingly, she said the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown had helped the team. “When you take something away from someone, it makes you want it even more,” she said. “We had Zoom meetings and catch-ups and really checked on each other.” The day was extra special for the Power with their men’s second side also claiming a premiership. Toull said they celebrated as a club. “I’ve never been at a club that has gelled so well. We celebrated as a team and as a club.” Toull said the aim for the women’s program now was to continue to grow. Tara Murray

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Devils go back-to-back By Tara Murray Keilor Park saved it’s best for last to secure a second straight North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s premiership. After claiming the division 2 premiership in their second season, the Devils backed it up, defeating Pascoe Vale Central in a thriller in this year’s division 2 grand final. Devils president Joe Carland said the group was absolutely thrilled to come away with the silverware. “It was such a tough season and they didn’t even know if they would get a season up early-on,” he said. “They didn’t have a pre-season. They’ve worked hard all year and put their heart and soul into the club. “The win was so fantastic. They were pumped and really excited, full credit to them.” The Devils batted first, making 4-76 from

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The premiership feat was more special, as the team played most weeks short of players. Carland said they were hoping to build on the success of the past two seasons and expand the program. “We’re always looking for players and would love to have a second side next season and grow the program. “We want to continue the growth and performances and see where that takes us. “We also want to look at having a girls side in the next season or two. We’ll do a strong call-out and hopefully get sides up and have a female program from the bottom up.” Meanwhile, Grand United fell short of a premiership in its debut season in division 5 against Moonee Valley. Moonee Valley made 7-96 off its 20 overs. It would prove to be enough with Grand United, falling just short making 4-94. Tayla Wilmot top scored with 25 not out.

Lancefield completed the perfect season in the inaugural Gisborne and District Cricket Association women’s competition. The Tigers beat Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury in back-to-back finals on the one day to seal the title. Tigers captain and women’s co-ordinator Emily Consilgio said it was exciting to claim the premiership. “It was definitely exciting,” she said. “To be undefeated and finish off the grand final was really special.” Consilgio said having to play back-to-back games was a challenge. She said one of the biggest things was staying mentally switched on. “It was a killer,” Consilgio said of having two games. “Mentally you had to be alright. You had to keep the pressure on them. “It was only 40 overs more, but to go back-to-back there were some sore bodies afterwards, but it was definitely worth it.” In the grand final against Sunbury, the Tigers batted well, making 6-135 from their overs. Brianna Woodburn top scored with 29 at the top of the order. Consilgio said some tight bowling got them on top early in the innings, restricting the Roar in the first 10 overs. The Roar were restricted to 2-96. Woodburn took 1-4 off her three overs, while Sharon White took the other wicket. Woodburn was named player of the match. It’s a second straight grand final for the Tigers, who were runners-up in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s division 1 competition last season. Consilgio said having Andrew Richardt and Mark Caton come on as coaches this season had had a big impact. Tara Murray

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