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Tiddles the duck has had a massive impact on owner Alicia Taylor’s life and now the disabled duck has become the star of a new book series. Five-year-old Tiddles was hatched with a spine deformity which means he can’t walk and join in with the rest of the flock at their home in Deer Park. But it hasn’t stopped him living his best life, with Ms Taylor taking him around Victoria. “Everywhere we go, people fall in love with him,” she said. “He loves watching the trains go past. I like to provide him stimulation, as he misses out as he sits on a box while I’m at work. “He’s like a child and I devote my life to him. He is so smart and observant.” During last year’s COVID-19 lockdown, Ms Taylor decided to write a book series with Tiddles as the main character. The books focus on themes relating to disability, social issues, family issues. “It’s also my way to make Tiddles eternal. He’s life span is limited, but people will know his name,” Ms Taylor said. Tiddles also has an Instagram account, with more than 10,000 followers. ALICIA TAYLOR AND TIDDLES

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Fire call-outs miss mark By Tara Murray Caroline Springs fire service has the worst emergency response times in metropolitan Melbourne, according to new data. The state government data, released last week, showed a third of emergency incidents attended by Caroline Springs fire crews in the September quarter were outside the recommended response times. Standard response times for Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) for all emergency incidents across the state is 7.7 minutes. Across all FRV stations, 90.7 per cent of emergency call-outs were responded to within the standard response time. Caroline Springs FRV crews met the standard

65.9 per cent of the time. The Caroline Springs crews responded to 90 per cent of emergency calls within nine minutes. The crews attended 101 incidents in the September quarter – 88 were emergency situations. Caroline Springs last year became a Fire Rescue Victoria station as part of a fire service reform which merged all Metropolitan Fire Brigade stations and career CFA firefighters. The station’s response area has expanded and now incorporates numerous new development areas. During the September quarter, the station’s service area underwent frequent road and infrastructure works and traffic congestion. Throughout the reporting period, FRV also

implemented additional safety precautions due to COVID-19. For the September quarter, Sunshine crews responded to 96.6 per cent of emergency call-outs within the standard response time. Crews responded to 90 per cent of incidents within 7.3 minutes – 0.4 minutes quicker than the state average. St Albans crews attended 92.1 per cent of emergency call-outs within the standard time frame. Deer Park met the standard response time for 89.4 per cent of call-outs and Taylors Lakes met the standards for 90.9 per cent of call-outs. In Melton, 77.7 per cent of the emergency incidents attended were within the response times.

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Thousands of Brimbank jobs saved By Tara Murray More than 7500 jobs were saved in Brimbank, due to the JobKeeper payment, according to new data released by Brimbank council. The council’s COVID-19 response and recovery strategy progress report, which looked at the impact of the pandemic on Brimbank for the past 12 months, showed the municipality would have lost more than 11,000 jobs if the federal government payment was not introduced. The figures, from the National Institute of

Economic and Industry Research, stated there were 3681 less jobs in Brimbank at the end of the September quarter in 2020, compared to the same time 12 months beforehand. If not for JobKeeper, there would have been 11,412 jobs lost, a drop of 12.8 per cent from the previous 12 months, according to the research. The three industries most affected in the September quarter were retail trade, construction and accommodation and food services. “JobKeeper has been effective in supporting employment for people in Brimbank and protecting the operations of industry groups

hardest hit by COVID-19 restrictions,” the report states. “There is understandable concern around the effect in Brimbank when JobKeeper ceases at the end of March.” Research figures suggest that Brimbank residents who work outside of the municipality, lost jobs at a greater rate than those who worked within the municipality. The report also found that the number of people in Brimbank receiving the JobSeeker payment in January was 11.3 per cent, up from 7.1 per cent in March last year. St Albans and King Park have the highest percentage of

people receiving JobSeeker in the municipality. The report stated that not all the impacts of the pandemic are yet to be felt by Brimbank residents and it would have a prolonged effect on many people. “Many issues that contribute to disadvantage were made worse during 2020 by COVID-19 and have had an acute impact on people already affected by unemployment, low income and minimal savings to protect them from economic shocks, reliance on insecure or precarious and casual employment (no sick leave, no guarantee of future work).”

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Nature at its best Cairnlea Primary School pupils have been showcasing their creative side while learning about the local environment. As part of The Nature of Cairnlea project, grade 5 pupils at the school handmade costumes that represent animals and flora in the grasslands. Megan O’Shea from Cairnlea Conservation Reserves Committee of Management and Victoria University collaborated with pupils on the project. Last week they worked with artistic director Andy Howitt to create a performance that

incorporates the pieces. They will perform the final product at a school assembly. School engagement and transition co-ordinator Natalie Roach said the four-week program had been successful with teachers commenting on the joy and creativity they’ve seen from pupils. “The Cairnlea Conservation Reserves Committee of Management (CCRCoM) is responsible for the management of three native grasslands in Cairnlea,” Ms Roach said. “As part of their work, CCRCoM engages with the local community to build understanding

about the importance of these native grasslands. “The native grasslands of Cairnlea are home to precious plants and animals. Artist Joanne Mott has worked with the students to create handmade costumes that represent animals and flora in the grasslands. “Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the initial idea of having a festival has not been able to happen, however we have been able to still take advantage of the project and take advantage of this wonderful learning experience.”

Booming population growth in Melbourne’s north-west has triggered proposals for a dramatic redistribution of federal electoral boundaries. The Redistribution Committee for Victoria published a report last week proposing names and boundaries for Victoria’s federal electoral divisions, including a new seat covering Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Sunbury named after late former Prime Minister Bob Hawke. 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. If the proposed changes go through, they will result in thousands of Brimbank residents voting in different electorates at the next election. Delahey, some Keilor, Keilor Downs. Kings Park, Sydenham and Taylors Lakes residents who currently vote in Fraser will be transferred to the Gorton electorate, which is currently held by Brendan O’Connor. Nearly 7000 Hillside residents will move from Gorton to the new seat of Hawke. The electorate of Fraser, held by Daniel Mulino, will gain nearly 600 Braybrook residents, along with parts of the Maribyrnong council area. Some Keilor residents, along with Melbourne Airport and Tullamarine residents will move from the seat of Caldwell to Maribyrnong under the changes. Former opposition leader Bill Shorten holds the seat of Maribyrnong. Written objections to the proposed redistribution must be lodged by 6pm Friday, April 16. Details: www.aec.gov.au Tara Murray

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10 Family Movie Passes to be WON!

Peter Rabbit is visiting Watergardens! The lovable rogue Peter and his friends will be visiting Watergardens for some egg-citing Easter cheer for two weeks worth of family fun filled activities over the Easter School Holidays! Families can visit the Craft Village for a different creative craft activity each week, while also having the chance to Meet & Greet the mischievous Peter himself, at our pop-up Photobooth. Find out more watergardens.com.au To celebrate the mischievous Peter hopping in this Easter, Watergardens, Sony Pictures Australia and Star Weekly are giving away 10 Hoyts Peter Rabbit™ 2 Family movie passes (Admit 4 - valid for use by up to 4 people at the same session/time). The movie opened in cinemas on 25 March.

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New health and wellbeing hub on track Brimbank’s new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub is on track for completion in 2022 – with the impressive scale of the building soon to become visible from the street.

Construction work will soon become visible to pedestrians and passing traffic on nearby Taylors Road, when installation of most of the structural steel and concrete pours for levels 1 and 2 begins in the coming months.

Work on the exciting new hub, on the site of the former St Albans Leisure Centre, has progressed extensively since Council awarded the Design and Construction Contract in June 2020.

The new, state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub will feature a 50 metre, 10 lane swimming pool, two massive water slides, wellness centre, 24 hour gym, community program room, and more.

Pouring of concrete ground slabs and the lift shaft foundation is now well underway, after demolition of the former St Albans Leisure Centre was completed in August last year, and earthworks were finished last month.

Design work for the project is nearing completion, including detailed work on the waterslides, which will be a landmark feature of the centre, as well as the design of the gym and augmented climbing wall, which uses projectors to create an immersive and interactive experience.

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The health and wellbeing hub is supported by a $2 million grant from the Victorian Government. Photo: Brimbank Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic visits the construction site of Brimbank’s new state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub in St Albans.

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• Geographic naming proposal – Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre – Council is proposing this as the name of the facility replacing the former St Albans Leisure Centre. Consultation on this name closes 7 April 2021.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own food and plants, meet other people, form meaningful connections and be part of the local community? Then the answer may be to get involved in community gardening, where you can grow fresh healthy food or grow produce with others and share it in your local area. We have developed a new Guide to Community Gardening in Brimbank to help our residents look to the future, explore opportunities for growing food and expand their knowledge on sustainability. It’s a great resource to link you with what is available and where to go for information. The guide is available at brimbank. vic.gov.au or for more information contact the Growing Brimbank Program Facilitator on 9249 4000.

Enjoy a special local performance by The Australian Ballet Education and Outreach Team during the April school holidays. The Wilaygu Ngayinybula - Possum’s Two Minds Performance is choreographed by First Nations artist Ella Havelka and explores the importance of a balanced mindset. The performance explores the inner mind of Wilay – a cheeky, fun, creative, smart, serious and sharp possum. When: Friday 9 April, 12-1pm Where: The Bowery Theatre, St Albans Community Centre Cost: No charge, bookings required. You can learn more about this Australian Ballet performance and also special dance workshops it is running for students in Brimbank over the school holidays by visiting creativebrimbank. com.au

• Carey Street, Sunshine North Nature Escape – We’re seeking feedback on the draft concept plan to create a green oasis. Consultation closes 9 April 2021.

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• Leslie Street, St Albans Pocket Park – Let us know what you think about the draft concept plan for this project. Fill the survey and vote in our poll by the closing date 16 April 2021.

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Limited funds are still available to help Brimbank’s Brimbank Libraries are offering some great school sport lovers join a winter program with a local club. holiday activities for the In2Sport supports families kids in April. receiving government Their Easter school holiday benefits including program features activities healthcare, pension for various ages and cards. This year, families interests including online who received JobKeeper, Easter storytime, craft JobSeeker or had income activity sessions for schoolcuts due to COVID-19 can aged children, coding, also apply. Find out more robotics and digital design at brimbank.vic.gov.au/ activity sessions, create a in2sport graphic story online using All information in this Scratch and more. week’s edition of Brimbank Learn more at Buzz was correct at the brimbanklibraries. time of printing. For the vic.gov.au and please latest information about remember bookings are the impacts of COVID-19 essential. on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

• Road Management Plan review 2021 – This draft plan into the maintenance and management of local roads has been developed for community review. Consultation closes 20 April 2021. • Alfrieda Street Master Plan – Council is developing a Master Plan to guide the future design of Alfrieda Street and we’d like our community and anyone who visits this street to share your views. Consultation runs until May 2021. Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts on these consultations.

Next Council meeting: Tuesday 20 April 2021 Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine For details about whether this meeting will be open to the public and/or live-streamed, please visit our website brimbank.vic.gov.au to learn more.

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Minister stands by soil approval By Benjamin Millar The state government has refused to back down on its approval for the dumping of West Gate Tunnel soil in Ravenhall despite Melton council launching a Supreme Court challenge against the decision. Last month Star Weekly reported that the council has taken legal action over state Planning Minister Richard Wynne approving Cleanaway to receive and store contaminated soil from the $6.8 billion project at its Ravenhall tip. The council had earlier written to the

minister asking that he reverse the decision to bypass the usual process for the necessary planning scheme changes. In a response to the council that was tabled at a recent council meeting, Mr Wynne indicated that he had no intention of reconsidering his decision to approve the necessary planning scheme amendment for Cleanaway to accept spoil contaminated with PFAS and asbestos. “The West Gate Tunnel Project is a project of state significance, and my published reasons for intervention outline my reasons for not giving notice of the amendment,”

he wrote. Responding to suggestions he had failed to adequately consider the impact on the surrounding community, Mr Wynne argued that the views of third parties who may be affected by the amendment “are reasonably well-known” and have been considered. He outlined his concerns that advertising the amendment, reviewing submissions and convening a planning panel hearing would result in further project delays. “In light of the current and predicted economic environment, the state-significant benefits of the West Gate Tunnel Project are needed urgently,” he wrote.

“The comments of the community were not ignored. “A number of the conditions included in the incorporated documents were included as a direct response to my consultations with your council and the comments of the community and key stakeholders.” The letter indicated the minister was “unable” to meet with Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik to discuss the matter. Melton council chief executive Kel Tori said the council was unable to make any further comment as the matter was currently before the courts.

Master plan reimagines Alfrieda Street

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Hands across Brimbank Brimbank Shopping Centre recognised the local multicultural community with a range of activities for Cultural Diversity Week last week. The centre had a number of cultural dining offers and free children’s activities including making a Chinese lantern or a boomerang. The centre also ran a Hands Across Brimbank community project to highlight the diverse backgrounds in the community. Customers were invited to express themselves and their culture by decorating hand stencils and placing them on a Hands Across Brimbank wall.

Deer Park Primary School had so many pupils contribute, they got their very own wall. The centre’s Misiti Neef said it was wonderful seeing the community, and particularly the children, share their backgrounds through art. The displays will be available for customers to view for some time. “Since Brimbank Shopping Centre opened over 40 years ago, there has been a focus on creating experiences to make everybody feel included and entertained,” Ms Neef said. “Cultural Diversity Week is an event

Brimbank Shopping Centre has been participating in for a number of years. “With many of our customers from different parts of the world, we use the week as a way to engage with them and showcase their diverse backgrounds. “As we emerge from the events of the last 12 months, it’s more important than ever to provide opportunities for customers to return to the centre and connect with each other.”

Community consultation on the development of a master plan for Alfrieda Street in St Albans has started. The council is asking residents, traders, property owners and visitors to have their say on the future design of the street. The master plan will create a 10-year vision for the street and guide the design and future improvements, including streetscapes and improved linkages to community hubs. The plan will include all of Alfrieda Street, from Main Road East to Taylors Road, and aims to ensure that Alfrieda Street is accessible, supports traders and the community in St Albans. Currently, the southern end of Alfrieda Street is known for its food and retail businesses, arts and cultural events, St Albans library and the public transport hub. The northern end of Alfrieda Street includes residences, schools and a senior citizens centre, and leads to the new St Albans health and wellbeing hub. The council will host pop-up consultation events or workshops scheduled throughout March and April. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said it was the perfect opportunity for community members to share their ideas on how to make Alfrieda Street a vibrant and welcoming destination for St Albans. “This project represents council’s commitment to engaging the community in opportunities to revitalise town centres and streetscapes, and create inviting, safe, well-connected and vibrant public spaces.” Submissions close May 9. Details: https://yoursay.brimbank.vic. gov.au Tara Murray

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Landfill plan to expand waste water storage The operators of Melbourne Regional Landfill are seeking approval to almost double the storage capacity for waste water run-off on the Ravenhall site. Cleanaway has applied to build two new leachate ponds to capture the waste water created by the soaking of rainwater through decomposing waste in the existing landfill. The works, which require approval from Environment Protection Authority Victoria, would allow the storage of an extra 20 million litres of leachate, taking the total capacity to 48 million litres. EPA works approvals are required for industrial and waste management

activities that have the potential for significant environmental impact. Melton council planning services manager Bob Baggio said a planning permit application lodged with council for the proposed works is expected to be considered by council in the coming months. “Council takes into account potential impacts to the community and the environment when making a decision on applications like this,” he said. A summary of the proposal notes the proposed new leachate ponds would have a surface area of 1.6 hectares and be located in the lowest point of the quarry pit in the central

half of the site. “Locating the pond in the most suitable position was a key consideration in attempts to address any potential risks of odour and visual impact as well as dust control during construction and ongoing operation of the ponds once commissioned,” it states. “The ponds will have an odour curtain around their perimetre as part of Cleanaway best practice and odour management.” The proposed leachate pond design and location was presented at several community engagement meetings during 2020 and in February this year.

“Initial queries raised from the community were predominantly on how the leachate will be handled, stored and treated, which are all valid concerns and were responded to by further explanation of the liner composition system and EPA requirements during design, construction and operation of leachate ponds,” the summary stated. Public submissions will be accepted until April 14 via engage.vic.gov.au/ epa-works-approvals/landfill-operationsproposed-leachate-ponds Benjamin Millar

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Best&Less opened last week at Watergardens Shopping Centre. The new store opened on Thursday, giving shoppers in the north-west a new big chain outlet in the centre. Best&Less claims to have the largest range of kids and baby wear in the country and is one of Australia largest retailers of underwear for women, men and children. Best&Less chief executive Rodney Orrock said the company was looking forward to welcoming the families of Taylors Lakes to the

new store. “We will be bringing to our customers everything they expect from us in making a great selection of affordable and quality products.” Best&Less celebrated the opening with free Easter bunny masks for children, as well as a range of special deals across childrens and adults underwear and fashion.

A water fountain has been installed at Sunshine train station as part of a push to ditch single-use plastics. City West Water, South East Water and Yarra Valley Water have joined forces with Metro Trains Melbourne to install six drinking fountains at some of the busiest train stations across Melbourne to increase the access to tap water in shared community spaces. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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‘Pain ahead’ for investors By Goya Dmytryshchak The Real Estate Institute of Victoria says there will be “pain ahead” for mum-and-dad investors when new rental laws take effect from Wednesday, while the state’s peak body for renters says they will provide a safety net. Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act include new rental minimum standards, such as working facilities, a three-star showerhead, energy-efficient fixed heater, window coverings and electrical safety switches. Gas appliance and electrical safety checks

are required every two years. Renters can now make minor modifications without the rental provider’s consent, such as picture hooks or screws and child safety locks and gates. There are other modifications which a rental provider can’t unreasonably refuse, such as painting the premises, installing security systems and flyscreens. REIV president Leah Calnan said there would be increased costs and obligations for owners. “While the Victorian property market is hot, there will be pain ahead for mum-and-dad investors with changes to the

Residential Tenancy Act now coming into effect,” she said. “It’s critical for Victorians to understand the sweeping changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. The REIV is here to help landlords and real estate professionals understand and implement the changes. “The REIV is rolling out One Touch signing technology across all REIV forms, including the Rental Tenancies Act.” Tenants Victoria chief executive Jennifer Beveridge said the new laws ensured tenants would be looked after.

“Two million people in Victoria live in rented homes,” she said. “We shouldn’t be treating them as ‘second-class’. “The new laws, passed in 2018, are about putting in place a safety net for everybody rather than just those who have the money or the luck to have a landlord who looks after them. “For example, the law introduces basics, such as ensuring hot and cold water is available from now on when a renter moves into a new place. “Over time, this minimum standard will apply to all rented homes in Victoria.”

Juniors take centre stage Some of Burnside Heights talented junior footballers were in the spotlight last week. AFLW Richmond captain Katie Brennan and Collingwood defender Isaac Quaynor visited the Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve last Tuesday for the launch of an AFL and AFLW project. Junior Bears’ players were given the opportunity to have a kick-to-kick with the two stars following the press conference. Bears president Justin Peagram said it was the first time there had been something like this held at the club. Peagram said they had a number of players keen to be involved in the announcement, but had to limit how many could attend. “It’s pretty exciting when we got the call last week,” he said. “I had to look and make sure it was a real number and then I got an email. I thought jeez we must be doing something right.”

Peagram said it was nice to get some acknowledgement from the AFL. “It’s massive. The club has grown and the club is 10 years old so it’s a nice start to the year with a bit of acknowledgement from the AFL, especially at grassroots level.” The launch, The Toyota Good For Footy round, will celebrate Toyota’s significant contribution to Australian football from the grassroots to the elite level. It’s the first time both the AFL and AFLW have been involved in a joint dedicated round. Tara Murray

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Push for Brimbank jobs taskforce By Tara Murray LeadWest has thrown its support behind Brimbank council’s push for a regional jobs taskforce hub to be located in Brimbank. The advocacy group, made up of six western suburbs councils, will write a letter to the federal government in support of the council’s push to have the western Melbourne taskforce located in Sunshine. Taskforces have been set up across Australia by the federal government to help develop solutions to move as many people as possible back into work or training quickly by putting

local employer needs at the centre of their actions and addressing the employment barriers of local people. Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the council saw synergies between the work of the taskforce, and the priorities, resources and initiatives that the council has been undertaking to lift employment opportunities in the community. “Brimbank council has been lobbying for the creation of a regional jobs taskforce since February 2019, and we welcomed the federal government’s decision to create one for the west in late 2020. We would welcome the

opportunity to host the work of the Western Region Jobs and Skills Taskforce here in Brimbank, given its strategic location, access to transport and educational facilities including Victoria University,” Cr Rasic said. “There are high levels of unemployment and underemployment across the west. In Brimbank, youth unemployment is higher than the state average, and we believe the taskforce located in Brimbank, linking with existing job readiness programs across the west, provides us with a real opportunity to do something meaningful to provide opportunities for more local jobs for local people.

“There is also a strong need to work regionally to attract jobs to the region and ensure that a skilled workforce exists. “We are keen to support and facilitate the roll out of the taskforce’s work across Brimbank and the western region, to help identify, create and solidify genuine employment pathways as rapidly as possible, as our region begins to emerge from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.” The council said the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre and Brimbank Learning Futures, based at the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine, were possible locations for the jobs hub.

‘No excuse’ for shortcuts WorkSafe is calling on Victorians to prioritise their health and safety at work following the deaths of 65 workers in 2020. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said every death was a tragedy for families, workplaces and the surrounding communities. “These are not numbers or statistics,” he said. “They are loved members of our families and communities. “Mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, siblings, colleagues and teammates, who died as a result of a workplace incident that should have been avoided.” Mr Radford said there was “no excuse” for shortcuts in the workplace and for failing to make health and safety the first priority. “Victorian employers and workers – all of us – can and must do more to reduce the number of workplace deaths.” The total toll for 2020 workplace deaths includes 29 workers who died in a Victorian workplace incident and 20 who died in work-related road incidents. Mr Radford said the work-related road deaths were a “sobering reminder” of employers’ duty of care to their workers, regardless of where they are. “It doesn’t matter if workers are on a construction site, at the farm, in an office or on the road – health and safety should travel with them wherever they are working,” he said. The most dangerous industry in the state was found to be the public administration and safety industry, with 12 deaths last year. Manufacturing and transport, postal and warehousing, agriculture, forestry and fishing, and construction were other dangerous industries identified.

Hester Hornbrook Academy held an open day at its Sunshine campus last week. (Pictures: Supplied)

Students show off new school Hester Hornbrook Academy Sunshine campus opened its doors to the public last week. Access to the school, which opened earlier this year, has been restricted as a result of COVID-19 but with restrictions easing, the school took the opportunity to host an open day. The academy provides young people aged 15 -25 with an opportunity to complete a senior secondary school certificate in a flexible and

supportive environment. According to the school, some students have experienced family violence, financial hardship, mental health concerns, learning difficulties or homelessness. The school is run by Melbourne City Mission. Melbourne City Mission’s Brendan Carroll said about 300 people attended the open day. “The open day was student-driven and they

created games and activities,” he said. “Some were singing and playing guitars, it was beautiful.” The school offers additional wellbeing support, flexible timetables and increased time for completion of the VCAL certificate so students can concentrate on their wellbeing.

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Delahey gated dog park back on the agenda A gated dog park in Delahey could be one step closer. Community members have long campaigned for a gated dog park in the area and have formed their own Facebook group. Despite missing out on council funding in an earlier bid for a gated park, the group now has new hope. Brimbank councillor Maria Kerr has put a gated dog park at Goldsmith Avenue Reserve back on the agenda after raising a notice of motion at the council’s latest meeting. Cr Kerr has called for a review of council’s Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan to include investigating a fully gated dog park at the Delahey reserve. The review is scheduled for the 2021-22 financial year. Cr Kerr said she was raising the motion in

Rachel Hayes. (Supplied)

response to the community campaign. “The Delahey community have passionately campaigned and highlighted the need for a fully gated dog park in walking distance.

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“It will be a meeting point and provide safety for the dogs and owners, the park will also increase health and wellbeing. “Delahey is continuously left behind in terms of development and infrastructure. They deserve a dog park.” Rachel Hayes, who formed the Delahey Community/Dog Park Facebook group, said they had been trying to get a park since 2018. “I did a petition and put it through to the council. We got 70-odd signatures in seven days. We wanted to get it in before the budget, which we did a submission for. It got knocked back.” Ms Hayes said a group of 10-15 community members once used an oval in Delahey to walk their dogs and meet up regularly. The oval was closed for upgrades and when it

re-opened was an on-leash area. “It was my socialisation,” she said. “We all separated and went our different ways when the oval closed.” Ms Hayes said while there are other gated dog parks in the municipality, it requires dog owners to drive to get there. She said a dog park in Delahey could include areas for small and older dogs and a separate area for bigger dogs. Cr Kerr’s motion of notice was carried, but it wasn’t without some discussion. Deputy mayor Jasmine Nguyen raised an amended motion, asking for a review to look at dog parks across the whole municipality. That motion was defeated. Tara Murray

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Saints looking for junior players By Tara Murray The search is on for youngsters keen to play football. St Albans Football Club is looking for junior players ahead of the upcoming Western Region Football League season. The club had 237 registered juniors for the 2019 season, but only 156 juniors have registered for this season so far. Junior football co-ordinator Laura Kretiuk said a decline in players was something many clubs are feeling after 12 months off sport due to COVID-19. “Our vice-president Nick Schneider has

spoken to some families who have not yet registered for 2021 and the consensus is that they [the players] have lost interest in playing sport after not having a season go ahead in 2020 – the motivation has gone, especially within the 14-16 age group,” she said. “The numbers are low and of more concern is the number of youths in the Brimbank community opting not to play sport, hence the reason STAFC are offering sponsorships to players that would like to get active and have some fun while they are keeping fit. “St Albans and Kings Park falls under the ‘older’ suburbs within Brimbank and we

constantly compete with the other fringe suburbs which house new estates such as your Caroline Springs, Hillside, Burnside and Taylors Hill.” Ms Kretiuk said some parents were pushing their children towards other activities that have minimal or no contact at all because of COVID-19 concerns. The Saints are looking for players for their under-9s, 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s, while there are places in the under-18.5 program and Auskick. The club is offering reduced rates for juniors this season. Details: stalbansfootyclub@gmail. com or contact Laura on 0417 525 511.

St Albans junior players in action. (Supplied)

A robotics exhibition is being launched at Scienceworks on Saturday, in time for the school holidays. Born or Built? Our Robotic Future’ developed by Questacon, explores how the line between humans and technology is blurring. It looks at robotics’ most challenging questions with fun, interactive exhibits and programs for the whole family. The exhibition looks at machines that are increasingly humanlike, and how humans are embracing technology into their bodies and lives and becoming more like the machines they build. It explores how technology will shape the future and what that future may look like. Born or Built? Our Robotic Future will be launched on Saturday, April 3. Details: museumsvictoria.com.au Goya Dmytryshchak

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Cr Kathy Majdlik

COVID-19 restrictions: dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus

This month, we officially opened three amazing play spaces that were redeveloped over the past year – Bloomsbury Drive Reserve in Taylors Hill, Arbour Boulevard North Reserve in Burnside Heights and Stan Payne Reserve in Diggers Rest.

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It’s always such a joy to see these revitalised reserves being well-used by local families as a place to get active and enjoy the outdoors in their neighbourhood.

School holiday activities for everyone! Join us these Easter school holidays for the return of our exciting program of youth, library and arts events! Take a look at the highlights, and see our website for even more activities. Highlights – for Primary school kids

Highlights – for youth

CARTOONING Get expert tips and tricks for drawing your own amazing cartoon characters.

AFL CLINIC AFL season is underway! Show your spirit with our AFL clinic hosted by the Caroline Springs Lakers.

TECH HEROES APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLUB Join a range of free self-paced robotics, coding, design and tech challenges. ART COLLAGE WORKSHOP Use an airplane window template to frame your view, and make a panorama of a real or imaginary travel destination.

SCIENTWISTS SUPER SLEUTH Use fingerprints, chromatography, codes and DNA to help solve the most devious of theft crimes. CREATIVE WRITING Discover the tools you’ll need to create imaginative worlds, colourful characters and stories that leap off the page. More activities, details and bookings: melton.vic.gov.au/ schoolholidays

HIP HOP DANCE WORKSHOP Whether you’ve got the moves or you’re learning to dance, this workshop will help you take it to the next level! EAT GROW GARDEN Learn how to grow your favourite foods, including the basics of watering, soil

Cambridge Ward with Cr Steve Abboushi It’s hard to believe summer is behind us and we’re heading into what will hopefully be a beautiful autumn, here in the City of Melton.

ourselves and others safe. So I encourage residents to continue to wash and sanitise their hands regularly, observe 1.5 meters distancing, and carry a mask at all times.

With our recent run of zero community transmitted COVID cases in Victoria, it was a relief to see the State Government further relax restrictions, including masks no longer being required in retail settings, an increase in the number of guests we can have at home, and a long-awaited return to the workplace.

For those residents who continue to experience hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, please contact Council’s connector hub in Caroline Springs on 9747 7272.

While we hope the worst is behind us, it’s important to remember that we all have a responsibility to keep

While you’re out and about, why not stop at Caroline Springs Library to see the vibrant window display installed at CS Gallery? It’s a playful installation by artist, Carla McRae, that’ll delight adults and children, and I recommend wandering down to take a look.

and plant nutrition. Veggie patch kit to take home. ADVENTURE DAY OUT Join us as we explore Mt Atkinson on mountain bikes and high ropes. GHOST TOUR Uncover stories of lavish parties, obsessions with crystal gazers, murder and what lies beneath. Includes dinner. More activities, details and bookings: melton.vic.gov.au/YHA

Residents are also invited to have more say about development in their neighbourhood under a proposed change to the Melton Planning Scheme. If adopted, Amendment C170 will remove Development Plan Overlays put in place in suburbs like Caroline Springs and Burnside, to coordinate the use and development of vacant land. You’re invited to provide feedback by 7 April, at conversations.melton. vic.gov.au/C170 Please feel free to contact me for Cambridge Ward or Council related issues on 0437 231 680 or steve.abboushi@melton.vic.gov.au, or like my Facebook page @AbbsMelton

At Bloomsbury Drive Reserve there’s a brand new accessible playground, quarter basketball court, and picnic shelter. Arbour Boulevard North Reserve features a new play space, picnic shelter and exercise equipment, and Stan Payne Reserve has provided an upgraded picnic shelter, upgraded toilet block, and an expansive grass area. I’d like to thank the State Government for partnering with Council and helping to fund three fantastic park upgrades for our growing city. It’s almost Easter time, and I’d like to wish you all a very happy and safe Easter with your loved ones! If you’re planning to travel on the roads, please drive carefully and take regular breaks to make sure you arrive at your destination safely. It also marks the beginning of school holidays, and the chance for local students to take a well-deserved break. I’d encourage young people to use this time to explore a new hobby or talent by signing up for one of the fantastic school holiday events Council has planned. To see the youth activities, visit melton.vic.gov.au/YHA, or, to see the kids’ library and arts activities, visit melton.vic.gov.au/ schoolholidays You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

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Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Deputy Mayor Cr Goran Kesic

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Cr Sophie Ramsey

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MY BRIMBANK Growing chilies and photographing musicians are Len Panecki’s two passions. The long-time St Albans resident spoke with Tara Murray about his love for both of them.

I have a very long connection to St Albans as my dad built our first family home in Oberon Avenue, St Albans in 1955 and at that time there were only three houses in the whole street. I went to St Albans East Primary School and then later to St Albans High School, which was later renamed St Albans Secondary College. My four children also attended the same high school. You’re a gardener and you’re known for your chilli. How did you start growing them and what do you love about them? One of my big passions is growing chillies and this addiction first started some 35 years ago when my wife, who loves really hot and spicy food, would tell me that none of the chillies that she bought at the green grocer were hot enough. It was at this point that I made it my quest to find some really hot chillies and have grown chillies every year ever since then. Over the years chilli breeders have managed to produce ever increasingly hot chillies and I’ve grown most of those varieties. Chillies have their heat rated in Scoville Heat Unite (SHU’s). To give you an idea of the great range in heat scale, the common jalapeno is rated at 5000 SHU, Thai birdseye chillies at 150,000 and the Carolina reaper, that I also grow, holds the record of being the world’s hottest chilli and is rated at a massive 2,200,000 SHU’s. Though I grow many varieties for the heat, most of the ones I have also have unique and delicious flavours and aromas.

I believe you also have another passion in music photography. How did you get involved with that? I’ve had a strong interest in photography as well as a real love of live music so I decided I could do both by shooting live music events. I started off shooting small local shows, then as I gained more experience, I joined a couple of online live music media publications, and this enabled me to get access to shoot some of the biggest Australian and international music artists at big outdoor all-day festivals as well as huge arena shows. There are way too many artists to name whose shows I’ve shot over the past 15 years, but here’s just a few names that readily come to mind: Kanye West, Iggy Pop, Rihanna, The Cure, Alice Cooper, Garbage, Queen with Adam Lambert, Robyn, Sia, Steel Panther, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Green Day and so many more. I’ve also loved that I have had the opportunity to meet some of my music heroes like John Farnham, Chrissy Amphlett from the Divinyls, Sarah Blasko, Mark Seymour, James Reyne, David Bridie as well as many other musicians from bands that aren’t very well known. What’s one thing that not many people know about you? I think what most people are surprised about is the range of music genres that I love – ranging from cheesy pop, blues, electronic dance music and all the way to heavy metal bands. And I am shooting a really talented local metal band, Witchgrinder, this weekend.

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Midsumma Westside Midsumma kicks off in Melbourne’s west in April with a swag of events being held as part of Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural festival. Local events come under the banner of Midsumma Westside. Here are some of the highlights.

Duets with a Shapeshifter

Rainbow Family Storytime Drag performers Rex Spandex and Walter Melon host a storytime celebrating diverse families at Newport Community Hub on May 1.

A drag fusion project by award-winning choreographer James Welsby aka Valerie Hex features an exhibition at St Albans’ Bowery Theatre from April 10 to May 5 and film premiere on April 23.

This is Grayson

Ready, Set, Brunch Pride of our Footscray community bar hosts a bottomless brunch with Aurora Arsenic and Joslyn Bosoms, with high camp shows and some of Footscray’s finest food offerings. It’s on April 25 and May 2.

April Culture Club: All the Queens Men Wyndham City’s Culture Club aims to build the arts network in the deep west. Artistic directors Bec Reid and Tristan Meecham will share their experience of working with LGBTIQ+ and elder community members on April 7.

Drive-by theatre for children and adults is coming to Newport for a live performance called This is Grayson. It kicks off at The Substation, where everyone boards a bus to Newport’s forgotten lands. One place is a carpark where a little girl named Grayson has been waiting for 10,261 years. Gold Satino are making the show that they needed when they were young queers, awkward outsiders, yearning for someone to see them.

Fluid – Versatile Identities in the 21st Century The Fluid exhibition, inspecting how binaries of all types inform the way people experience the world, is at Wyndham Art Gallery in Werribee from April 16-18. It’s also online until April 25. As part of the exhibition, people are invited to an online workshop.

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Tall Branches Avant-composer and multi-instrumentalist Diimpa is joined by a chamber ensemble at Bluestone Church Arts Space in Footscray from May 1-2. From his experience as a queer autistic person, Diimpa explores his family history of Aboriginal First Nations connection lost through the Stolen Generations.

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100 years of airforce service The Point Cook air base, known as the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and RAAF has undergone significant refurbishment in preparation for the centenary. Alesha Capone reports.

he Royal Australian Air Force marks 100 years of service on March 31. As part of celebrations, a national memorial will be established at the Point Cook base, to honour the service of RAAF members during the past 10 decades. Other updates will be made to the base’s parade ground, Australian Flying Corps Memorial area and the chapel. The Point Cook airbase was established in March, 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School. This site was selected because it was on Port Phillip Bay and had the advantage of being suitable for both land planes and seaplanes. It operated a flying training base from 1914 until 1992, and is the oldest continuously operating military airfield in the world. The base was known as the “RAAF Base Point Cook” from 1921 onwards. The Point Cook air base was home to about 350 staff in the 1930s, but this increased to more than 2000 during World War II, as the employees assembled, tested and repaired aircraft ranging from Tiger Moth trainers to Spitfire fighters. The site also undertook aircraft research and development. In 1998, the Department of Defence (DOD) proposed selling the air base but dropped the idea after intense lobbying. In 2007, it was announced that the DOD would retain RAAF Point Cook as an open working heritage base. It was listed on the National Heritage Register in August that year. Today, RAAF Base Point Cook is home to No.21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron, the RAAF Museum and a Detachment of No. 1 Security Force Squadron. See https://airforce2021.airforce.gov.au/ for details of the Centenary of the Air Force.

1/ Trainee pilots of the Royal Australian Air Force, circa 1950. 2/ Expert signal officers supervise the work of wireless telegraphy operators in training at Point Cook, circa 1941. 3/ RAAF cadets at Point Cook learning to load bombs to the underside of an aeroplane, circa 1939. 4/ Medical air evacuation school at Point Cook, circa 1949. Sister B Docker supervises loading of patients onto the aircraft with RAAF nurses taking notes. 5/ Cadet F/Sergeant N Hampton climbs in the cockpit of a Wirraway, circa 1952. 6/ Trainee pilots at Point Cook, circa 1940. 7/ RAAF passing out parades at Point Cook, circa 1943-1944. 8/ Dropping a Storpedo Ette from a plane by parachute to test the packaging of blood plasma, circa 1952. Flight Sergeant H Jones hands the Storpedo Ette to Flight Sergeant CK Bain. 9/ Airmen receiving instruction, circa 1938-1939. 10/ An instructors’ course at Point Cook, circa 1940. Two airmen wearing flying suits and parachutes, preparing to get into a small aeroplane. 11/ Royal Australian Air Force cadets, Point Cook, 1926. Ernest Ebell is fourth from left in the middle row. The photographer, Sergeant Ernest Brian Ebell, was an Air Force pilot trainee stationed at Point Cook. He was killed during a solo training flight on September 5, 1926 near Geelong. (Source: Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria) 13 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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Easter service The Combined Churches of Sunbury’s Good Friday Service will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Riddell Road, Sunbury at 10am on Friday, April 2. Bookings essential by 10am on April 1. The service can also be viewed online at: youtu.be/ nwQntyNdFvk. ■ www.trybooking.com/BPXAD

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Easter market The Woodend Art Group’s annual Easter Market is on Friday, April 2 – Monday, April 5, 10am-4pm at the Woodend Railway Station. ■ Margaret, 0409 193 369 or Carolyn, 0417 347 520

Alejandro Espino Aldana aka ‘Mexican Music Man’ – put on a passionate performance so energetic and contagious that he got everyone dancing. (Damjan Janevski)

Live music Enjoy live music in Keilor Village with the ‘Lazy Liars’ – a trio of cello guitar, keyboards and kick drum – on Saturday, April 3, 11am-1pm, at 676 Old Calder Highway, Keilor. ■ www.brimbank.vic.gov.au

Farmers’ market The Woodend Farmers’ Market is on Saturday, April 3, 9am-1pm at Woodend Community Centre, Margery Crescent. ■ www.facebook.com/ woodendfarmersmarket/

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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

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.

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

Bridge classes Learn to play bridge with Williamstown Bridge Club. Lessons are held on Fridays, beginning April 16, at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, 10am-12.45pm. The first two lessons are free, with the remaining six lessons costing $80. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com

Probus club The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets at the Sunbury Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of each month from 9.45am.The next meeting is on Monday, April 26. ■ Val, 0418 138 214 or jordanval@bigpond.com

Zonta club meets Golf day Hobsons Bay Community Fund’s annual charity golf day is on Friday, April 16 at Kooringal Golf Club from 11.30am. Registrations close Friday, April 9. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/hobsonsbay-community-fund-2021-charity-golf-day

Ballet program

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

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

Playing cards, making friends If you enjoy playing cards, meeting new friends, and keeping mentally fit, attend social bridge every Friday morning 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

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

Farmers and makers market The South Morang Farmers & Makers Market is back. Shop for fresh local produce and handmade products at the market on Saturday, April 17, 9am-1pm at the Whittlesea civic centre carpark, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2278

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

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

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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 world of dance and create an original dance work to perform on the final day. The dance workshops include contemporary warm-ups, dance exercises and choreographic games. Elements such as costume design, music and storytelling through dance will be discussed. The program runs April 6-9. Bookings essential. ■ www.creativebrimbank.com.au

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

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Out and about Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught up with some locals catching up for a coffee and enjoying the autumn weather out and about in the heart of Bacchus Marsh, Wyndham and Maribyrnong.

Rotary Club of Sunbury has donated a pallet of hand sanitiser to send to Papua New Guinea to assist with the country’s COVID-19 outbreak. Organiser Janelle Walters and Rotary members loaded the pallet on Saturday. (Damjan Janevski) 232601_01

The 1st Werribee Scout Group has painted a mural on the side of their College Road hall. The mural was funded by a Wyndham City Neighbourhood Grant. The scouts hope the mural will increase the appeal of the hall building.

1/ Bill Sharp and Phil McLean; 2/ Bill Bateson; 3/ Bob Whitefield; 4/ Irene Laefman; 5/ Terraforming by artist Nicholas Burridge at Melbourne’s Living Museum of the West; 6/ Artists Nicole Wragg, Jo Neville and Carolyn Barnes at the exhibition Leaf Tree: A Small Universe of Life and Beauty; 7/ Artists Nicole Wragg, Jo Neville and Carolyn Barnes; 8/ Ben and Sarah Testa with Logan, 4, and Emmett, 2, at the Offshore Speedboat Championships and Food Truck Fetival; 9/ Martin, Laura and Maizy Gregory; 10/ Simon and Ally Wilson with their children Olivia 10, Isaac, 8, Isaiah, 8 and Emma, 1. (Pictures: Damjan Janveski) 231375, 232606, 232602 15 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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Business survives the COVID test Leading professional hair care retailer Price Attack Salons has targeted Melbourne and surrounding suburbs for expansion, setting a goal to open five stores this year. Tanya Kanaris, Price Attack Salons’ network development manager, has already identified key sites and is now on the hunt for an entrepreneur wanting to COVID-pivot and be their own boss, offering incentives and special deals. The hair care sector is valued at $500 million a year and continues to grow three per cent year on year. Price Attack Salons is ranked third largest in the hair care industry. As reported by commercialrealestate.com, interest in buying a business in 2020 had exceeded the number of businesses for sale, as buyers looked to secure future employment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Kanaris says Price Attack’s brand resilience came from being both a service provider and a retailer, with storesacross Australia reporting strong and increased figures even during the toughest of lockdowns. “We have already identified a number of sites for a new store – so anyone with a love of hairdressing, customer service and the desire to be their own boss can apply and create their own destiny, quite possibly in their same suburb,” she says. “Our new focus on network expansion has already brought about a big increase in franchise applications in other states and now we are focused on Victoria. Maybe our new store owner is already in another franchise and wants to diversify. “Price Attack Salon owners don’t have to be hairdressers or come from the beauty industry. Our franchisees range from husband-and-wife teams to investors who have a passion for

Hair care retailer Price Attack is expanding. (Supplied)

creating a great customer service experience with professional products and expert advice: they come from all walks of life.” “Anyone made redundant can have confidence in the franchise sector; it continues to be resilient and, if managed and supported correctly, a strong success model. As for how much money can be made and what costs to expect, these are dependent on store size and

location, but we’re determined to meet the market with incentives.” Jodie Hackett bought her northern New South Wales business mid-COVID 2020 and has already seen such unprecedented figures; she plans on opening a second store. “The duality of the business is key to its success,” Ms Hackett says. “If that marriage of retail and service can hold up during a crisis,

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HARD SUDOKU

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Påskeøl, or Easter Beer, is a traditional Easter drink in what country?

2 Which Australian supermodel (pictured) was born on Easter Sunday in 1964?

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33 words: Good 43 words: Very good 53 words: Excellent

3 Instead of a bunny, what bird delivers eggs in Switzerland? 4 The first known use of chocolate occurred in which modern-day country?

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5 In Bermuda, what is traditionally flown on Good Friday? 6 Who (pictured) played Jesus in the 2004 film The Passion of the Christ? 7 Easter Island is also known by what name?

8 And what famous statues are found there? 9 Which AFL team is playing North Melbourne on Good Friday this year? 10 What is the name of Roger Rabbit’s wife in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

ANSWERS: 1. Denmark 2. Elle Macpherson 3. Cuckoo 4. Mexico 5. Kites 6. Jim Caviezel 7. Rapa Nui 8. Moai 9. Western Bulldogs 10. Jessica Rabbit.

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HOLIDAY GIANT

6 4

66 What a dentist might recommend (5) 68 Military cap (5) 70 Register (4)

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54 If you know the intricacies then you know the – and outs (3) 57 Sudden urge to act (7) 58 Snake (7) 59 Ostensible reason (7) 61 Place or group different from those surrounding it (7) 62 Rub out (5) 64 Indifference (6)

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38 Wednesday or Thursday, for example (7) 39 Having eight straight sides (9) 40 Spasms (6) 41 African deer (8) 42 Fast (5) 43 Headlight type (7) 45 High tennis shot (3) 47 Large-scale (4) 48 Transparent sheet (10)

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KIDS’ EASTER CORNER EASTER JOKES Q. Why was the Easter Bunny upset? A. He was having a bad hare day

Q. Why did the Easter Egg hide? A. It was a little chicken

WORD FIND Can you find all of the words listed below? The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

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Today’s Aim: 26 words: Good 39 words: Very good

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How many official languages does South Africa have?

What is the title of comedian Anh Do's award-winning book about his family's move from Vietnam to Australia?

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

What three colours are on the Slovakian flag?

What word describes a gathering of birds, an Albanian currency unit, or a river in the Netherlands? Which British band (pictured) won the 2010 Mercury Music Prize? Beginning with the letter p, by what other name is the eastern banjo frog known?

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Who painted The Sock Knitter, generally regarded as Australia's first modernist artwork?

What does the acronym SWAT stand for?

What is a Scotch pancake more commonly called?

10 Who wrote and illustrated the children's book Are We There Yet?, about a trip around Australia?

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Fast and furious Wyndham Harbour hosted round one of the 2021 Offshore Superboat Championships at the weekend. The competition was fast and furious and attracted plenty of attention. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski caught some of the action.

1/ Drivers Mark Swain and Josh Bossong put Risky through its paces; 2/ Steve Kelly and Anthony Bann in King Cole; 3/ Kelly and Bann apply the pressure; 4/ The Colonel with drivers Scott and Jason Kelly; 5/Risky, with Mark Swain and Josh Bossong was impressive; 6/ The Colonel with drivers Scott and Jason Kelly (Damjan Janevski) 232603 24 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 March, 2021

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Keilor celebrates triple premiership week It was a week to remember for Keilor Bowls Club in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant. After missing finals the past few seasons, the club’s top side claimed the division 2, section 2 premiership. It was one of three premierships on the same day for Keilor, with the third and fourth teams also taking out the title. Chairman Joe Watkins said it had been a massive season for the club. “From a club perspective we had five Saturday sides and four of them were in finals,” he said. “Three won their section and it’s been over 20 years since we’ve had three premierships in one season. “We’re quite happy from a club point of view and it’s a great effort from a little club like us.” Watkins said the top side hadn’t played finals for at least four or five years before this season. The top side entered the grand final as underdogs against Melton 2, which had lost just one game for the season. The match would go down to the wire, with Keilor winning 76 shots to 74. Each team won two rinks each, with Sam Boslem and Jason Silvestrii the winning skips

Keilor Bowls Club claimed the division 2, section 2 premiership. (Supplied)

for Keilor. “It was great to beat the top side,” Watkins said. “It was very close for the whole day and we got up by a couple of shots.

“It was a great team effort and a lot of hard work as a group to get ready to play finals. We’re quite ecstatic.” The club’s other premiers were the third

Macedon’s premiership team. (Supplied)

Macedon holds its nerve Macedon stormed home late in the season to claim the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield. Having a slow start to the season, the Cats found their groove and entered the finals having not lost in 2021. They beat East Sunbury in the semi-finals, to set up a grand final clash with the minor premiers, Romsey. The grand final would be a thriller, with the match going down to the final over. Cats captain Daniel Trotta said they had taken a lot of confidence into the grand final despite being the underdog. “It was a topsy turvy year and we were able to come good and finish on a high,” he said. “We didn’t start the year well as we had a new pitch put in and had a few issues with it. We played our first two or three home games at Woodend. “Once we got back home at our ground, we felt a bit more confident and all played much better.

“We didn’t lose this year and had more consistency. Romsey were the benchmark team all season and we knew we had a game on our hands. “They finished on top for a reason.” Romsey started well with the bat and looked in control early on. Trotta said the good start made it stressful early on, but things soon settled. “Our bowlers got back on top after a few good middle overs and tied the scoring down.” Romsey made 7-138 from its overs. Gabriel Yow Yeh, Nathan Aikman and Brendon Scott took two wickets each for the Cats. The Cats started well with the bat better losing two quick wickets. They would be on pace for much of the innings. They got within three runs of the win, when Chris Axton went out. Darcy Doyle and Gareth De Rosayro were able to get the job done, with the Cats finishing 6-140 with five balls remaining. “It was very stressful and I couldn’t look at times,” Trotta said.

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team which beat Aberfeldie CBC in division 5, section 2 and the fourth team, which won the division 6, section 1 title. The top side was set to play off for the overall division 2 title and promotion to division 1 at the weekend. Normally securing a section title would be enough for promotion, but the system was changed this year because of the shortened season due to COVID-19. The weekend’s matches were after Star Weekly went to press. Watkins said promotion would really benefit the club. The club has about 120 bowling members and 60 to 70 social members. “It means everything for us,” he said. “It makes us a lot more attractive club to come to, being in division 1. “We have pretty good facilities, greens and clubhouse. We would be able to attract a better class of bowlers and it would help the club and help the other sides.” It was a big week for the club, with its mid week side kicking off its finals campaign. .

“I was a bit nervous, but I was confident in the boys at the same time.” Chris Ingleton top scored with 30 at the top of the order, while Scott and Todd Coppin chipped in with 29 apiece. Scott was named player of the match. The premiership is the Cats second Jensen Shield title in three seasons. It will likely see them promoted into the Johnstone Shield for next season. After struggling in that division last season, Trotta believes they can be more competitive this time round. “It was a fairly decent step up to Johnstone Shield,” he said. “We lost a few premiership players and we didn’t have a good year. We finished second bottom and it was a disappointing season. “Dropping back down was good and we had a few more people available this season. I think we can be competitive in Johnstone Shield, depending on how the team looks. “Hopefully we go out and pick up some new players and get a few more players back as well.”

Williamstown’s top side came away with the premiership in a record-breaking weekend for the club in the Bowls Victoria pennant section grand finals. For the first time, the club had three sides finish the regular season in the top two. All three won their semi-final, with the top side, which plays in division 3, section 1, the only one to go on to win their grand final. The club’s Greg Donohue said it had been a really good year for the club. “The first time ever three of four sides finished in the top two,” he said. “It’s fantastic to get three sides into finals. To get them playing in the grand final is a huge achievement.” Donohue, who plays in the top side, said the team had been on top for most of the year. He said they were confident heading into the grand final against Rosamond, which had finished the regular season in second place. “We played some of the other top sides recently,” he said. “We had some really good results. “We were ahead all day and we got within two shots. “Our rink was down and we were getting belted and we were thinking we were going to lose it for the club. “We then pulled it back. The whole team came back pretty well in the end.” Williamstown won 79 shots to 63, with three of the four rinks winning. Jeff Newton, Chris Hammer and John Cassidy were the winning skips. Donohue said it had been about three years since they had won their last premiership. The top side has secured promotion into division 2 for next season and will now play off against the other section winners to try and claim the overall division 3 title. Donohue said they had only claimed the overall division title three times in 140 years. He said winning the section title had been the “big one” . “In the section, you’re playing against the local blokes and they’re always good sports and you know them. “It’s always fun playing them.” Tara Murray

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SPORT Lancefield Tigers secure premiership double Lancefield made it a premiership double in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association, after its men’s side claimed the division 2 title against Bacchus Marsh. The club’s women’s side had already claimed the inaugural GDCA women’s premiership, and the men joined in the action. Tigers captain-coach Matt Bowden said it was special to get the premiership. “Last season the boys won the premiership by default due to COVID-19,” he said. “Most of those players are back this season and we’ve now won it again. It’s nice to actually get out there and win the premiership.” The Tigers were one of the favourites heading into the season, with some experienced players returning, headlined by Bowden. They had wanted to play in a higher division, but the GDCA decided that they would play in

Lancefield’s men’s premiership side. (Supplied)

division 2 and continue to work their way back up the ranks. Bowden said there had been some challenges on the field. “We would have liked to have been a couple of grades higher,” he said.

“There were some challenging games and we lost to Blackwood in the second last match. “It was the wake-up call we needed towards the back end of the season. It was our only loss for the season.” The Tigers made 8-155 in the grand final with Luke Harrison top scoring with 31 not out. Bowden said they were more than happy with that total. “Bacchus Marsh is a really good side,” he said. “We thought anything over 130 would be a good score, so we were happy with 155. “Earlier, I thought we would be lucky to get 100. Glenn Caton and Luke Harrison got the runs ticking over.” Bowden said Bacchus Marsh started well with the bat and was on top half way through the innings. The Tigers then got going. “It was definitely still up in the air at drinks,”

he said. “They were in front at the 18th over. We bowled a couple of good overs and got some key wickets and it went from there. “A lot of the guys have played in finals before and they played to their strengths.” The Bulls were bowled out for 89 with five overs remaining. Samuel Taylor took 3-4 off his three overs. Bowden, Harrison and Andrew Richardt took two wickets each. Bowden said the premiership capped off a special season for the club. “It has been a great year for Lancefield with the year it has been with COVID,” he said. Bowden said they were hoping to go up a grade or two next season, to give themselves a new challenge. Tara Murray

Malmsbury’s premiership team. (Supplied)

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Bacchus Marsh premiership side. (Supplied)

Bulls’ premiership joy By Tara Murray Bacchus Marsh cemented its spot as the best team in recent history in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association McIntyre Cup with its third premiership in four seasons. The Bulls, who claimed the minor premiership having lost just one game for the season, defeated Sunbury United in the grand final. While the final looked to be one-sided on paper, Bulls captain-coach James Lidgett said it was a great match. “I think it was the best two sides for the season,” he said. “I knew we would be up for a fight, as they had beaten us during the season. It didn’t feel like it was one-sided. “One more wicket would have opened the game up. It was closer than it looked.” The Bulls sent in United and it proved to be the right decision, as they claimed two quick wickets, including Dilan Chandima. Chandima was the standout batsman of the competition, making 855 runs at an average of 122.

It was a great piece of fielding by Shaun Taylor that did the damage. “We had built a lot of pressure and Chandima was looking to get a quick single,” Lidgett said. “It was a really good run out.” That would be the end of the good fielding, with Lidgett saying that the two sides dropped 13 catches between them as the pressure built. He said he had never seen so many catches dropped in a game. Ryan Billinghurst [46] and Amrit Sandhu [39] rescued the innings for United, which was bowled out for 127. Jack Powell took three wickets for the Bulls. Rhys Watson, who opened the bowling, finished with 2-5 off his 6.2 overs. The Bulls started well and got to 48 with no wicket. They would lose three wickets, but got the runs easily, finishing 3-127. All five batsmen who got a bat, scored at least 18 with Kieran Atkin top scoring with 24. Lidgett said everyone had contributed to the win. Watson was named player of the match for his bowling performance, which Lidgett said set the tone for the match.

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Lidgett said this premiership was just as special as the others. “We’re really happy with it,” he said. “This one is a bit different as it was a strange year. It was a different format with just one-day cricket, but just as special.” Grand final day was a big day for the Bulls, with four of the club’s senior sides playing in grand finals. Their second side took out the second grade premiership, the Johnstone Shield. The Bulls made 8-183 against Wallan, before restricting the Magpies to 75. Mace Cousins top scored for the Bulls with 49. The bowlers shared the wickets around, with all five bowlers picking up at least one wicket. Their other two sides in the grand final both suffered losses. Lidgett said it was special to see the whole club doing so well. “It shows we have a lot of depth in the club,” he said. “It shows where we’re at and it’s good for the future. “It’s something to be proud of there’s a lot of work put in. It’s a club effort.”

Malmsbury snuck home in a a thriller to secure back-to-back premierships in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association division 1 competition. Malmsbury won its semi-final against Woodend in the last over of the match and its grand final against Bacchus Marsh was just as close – a four off the second ball of the last over secured the premiership. Malmsbury president Garry Nicholls said it was an awesome feeling for the club. “We won last year as well, but we call it the COVID cup, as we won it as we finished on top and never played the grand final. “Apart from that, this is our first premiership in the GDCA.” Nicholls and others were on the edge of their seats during the grand final against Bacchus Marsh. The Bulls made 7-140 off their 40 overs – David Dickinson top scoring with 38. Parminder Singh took two wickets for Malmsbury. Nicholls said the match was close throughout the whole run chase. “Chasing 140 isn’t a lot, but it’s enough when you have to get them. It was really nerve racking. “We got one off the first ball of the last over and then a four off the second to win the match.” Skipper Matt Cox top scored with 43, while man-of-the-match Tom Logan chipped in with a handy 41 not out. Nicholls said the premiership was not in their minds after a disastrous start to the season. “We lost our first seven games and were on the bottom of the ladder,” he said. “We then turned it around … won eight in a row and got it together.” Nicholls said they would love the challenge of going up a grade next season to test themselves. Tara Murray

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