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Don’t miss a bead Making jewellery from beads or painting with skateboard wheels are two workshops in the Hobsons Bay school holiday program. Hobsons Bay council’s youth services team, known as Hobsons Bay UP, runs the free program for people aged 12-25 who live, work or study in the area. Glass, crystal, wood, metal and acrylic beads will be provided at a DIY Beads workshop at Newport Community Hub on April 7. A skate art workshop where people can create art with items such as skateboard wheels will be held at Woods Street Arts Space on April 9. A First Aid course to obtain level 2 certification will be provided at Newport Community Hub on April 12. Moviegoers can watch Raya and the Last Dragon at Shore Cinema Williamstown on April 14. Game of skate, similar to basketball’s elimination game of H-O-R-S-E, will be held at Newport Skate Park on April 15. Sports fans can kick goals with Spotswood Football Club on April 15 and shoot hoops with the Altona Pirates Basketball Club on April 18. Details and bookings: www.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/Holidayprogram

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Seddon’s top auction rate By Goya Dmytryshchak Seddon recorded a 100 per cent auction clearance rate last month as records were smashed across the state. Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) data shows last month recorded the highest ever auction clearance rate for the month of February in the state. The clearance rate was 84.8 per cent out of 3000 auctions. Seddon was one of 17 Melbourne suburbs to sell all properties at or before auction. It had 10 properties for auction in February. REIV president Leah Calnan said Seddon had cleared all auction listings this year to date. “Fourteen properties have been sold under the hammer so far this year, led by a house at 46

Hobbs Street, which sold for $2.37 million in February,” she said. “This year’s performance has been boosted by incentives for first home buyers, mortgage-repayment holidays and low interest rates. Rounding out the top five auction sales in Seddon were 7 Chapman Street at $1.67 million, 3a Lawrence Street at $1.47 million, 66 Pilgrim Street at $1.375 million and 61 Station Street at $1,237,500. There have been six private sales in Seddon this year. This time last year, Seddon had 12 properties sold at auction and a clearance rate of 75 per cent. Sweeney Estate Agents Yarraville manager Niels Geraerts said the market was strong as buyers emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This is what we all needed after last year,” he said. “This time last year we were all in lockdown. Nobody probably expected that a year after that we would be having such a strong market and it’s fantastic. “But it’s also a result of probably 12 months where 60 per cent of the buyers didn’t get a chance to buy. “Then, when you add that with the new buyers this year, that’s why the market’s strong.“ Mr Geraerts said Seddon was gaining in popularity because it was so close and very similar to Yarraville and had a village atmosphere “It’s all period houses and period homes,” he said. “Most of them are in the heritage overlay so they can’t be pulled down.

“And it’s got a train station, it’s four stops to the CBD, there’s a little group of shops there, there’s about a dozen really good cafes and restaurants all within 100 metres of each other. “It is a beautiful little pocket.” The other 16 suburbs with a 100 per cent auction clearance rate in February were Hawthorn East, Fitzroy North, Ferntree Gully, Rowville, Brunswick East, Sandringham, Seaford, Collingwood, Ashburton, Blackburn South, Fawkner, Wantirna, Boronia, Fairfield, Hillside and St Kilda West. Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act come into effect today and could impact the market, the REIV said. ■ Report:

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Local business leads COVIDSafe solution INTIX chief executive Alex Grant said partnering with AFL Victoria was huge for them. Most of their business pre-COVID had been based around music festivals and live gigs. “Looking back on it, we will likely say this was a defining moment to sign someone of this scale,” he said. “As a Victorian-owned business we have experienced first-hand some of the most severe impacts the pandemic has caused the sporting and events industry,” he said. “Since the pandemic and restrictions hit

Victoria in early 2020, we have been working hard at INTIX to support local sports and events to digitise ticketing and better meet COVIDSafe requirements.” Mr Grant said they had always wanted to get into sports ticketing and had started doing some work in that field before COVID-19 hit. Grant and his co-founder started the business in 2017. “We had worked with the Eastern Football League and the VAFA for their 2019 finals

series and were already looking to step things up before COVID-19 hit,” he said. Mr Grant said it was early in the process, but they were talking to leagues and clubs across the state. All VFL and VFLW clubs are set to use the ticket system, including Western Bulldogs/ Footscray, Williamstown and Werribee. His own club, Yarraville-Seddon, which plays in the Western Region Football League has signed up to use the technology.

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A Footscray-based business is set to play a major role in the return of local football. INTIX, which is one of the only fully Australian owned and run ticketing platforms, is working with AFL Victoria to help clubs and leagues meet Victorian government COVIDSafe requirements. INTIX’s digital ticketing platform provides digital ticketing services that include online ticketing, point of sale, member passes and gate operations.

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Swimmers caught in lines By Goya Dmytryshchak Coronavirus restrictions inspired many swimmers to take to the ocean because swimming pools were closed, but it has led to conflict with anglers on boats and several people getting tangled in fishing line at Williamstown beach. Jeff Challis, who started ocean swimming in March last year, said he was recently caught up in fishing line. “The number of people that are now doing ocean swimming has swelled a lot,” he said. “One thing that is now coming up is a conflict with swimmers and fishermen in their boats.

“Some of the boats are consistently fishing amongst the swimmers. I myself got caught up in fishing line.” Williamstown Open Water Swimmers coach Jason Bryce said there had been a boom in swimmers the past year, which had led to “serious safety concerns”. “An avoidable tragedy will happen sooner or later. “Fishers on the rocks, very close to beach, often ‘catch’ swimmers with their lines, getting them tangled up. A swimmer who can’t freely use their legs or arms is in danger of sinking, panicking and drowning. “Fishers in boats … sometimes cast lines into the no boating zone, occasionally catching or

entangling swimmers as they pass by.” Williamstown-Newport Anglers Club and Fish Protection Society, one of several fishing clubs close to Williamstown Beach, said swimmers had been entering boating channels. “Sometimes, we have to slow down and give way to them,” president Conrad Greer said. “There’s a bit more traffic out there – we’ve just got to be a bit more careful. “Maybe they [swimmers] should be told, just be careful of the boats as well. “It is very hard to see them on sunrise but we are very careful and cautious.” Fishing and Boating Minister and Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said swimmers had a dedicated zone.

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To create safer roads for the community, Maribyrnong City Council, in partnership with VicRoads, will lower the speed limit to 40km an hour on most Council owned roads. Seven areas across the City will phase in reduced speed limits over the coming years, and Braybrook, Maidstone and West Footscray will receive these upgrades in April and May. We want all members of our community to feel safe when using our roads and by lowering the speed limit, it will reduce the risk of injury or fatality and encourage more people to walk or ride.

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Carol and Jeff Challis, and Jason Bryce at Williamstown Beach. (Joe Mastroianni)

The iconic Royal Hotel building in Williamstown has sold at auction on Saturday for $2,806,000. The three-storey building at 85 Nelson Place was built in 1890 following the demolition of an earlier building on the site. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register as being “one of the most richly ornamented and highly mannered examples of red brick hotels in Victoria”. The property was first put on the market by an out-of-area agent last October, before Sweeney Estate Agents Williamstown took over the sale in February. Featuring 19 period rooms, six bathrooms and five kitchens, the building had been used as a boarding house operated by Unison Housing. It sits on a 973-square-metre block with a deep rear garden extending to Aitken Street. Sweeney director Dean Stanley said there had been four bidders and the buyers were developer investors. “It was an iconic property,” he said. “It was one of the top three best facades on Nelson Place and has two street frontages. “The thing was, it needs a whole lot of work, that was the problem. “I think someone would have had to spend $2 million just to get it right.“

For more information please visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/saferlocalroads www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

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Recycling site under guard By Goya Dmytryshchak Water cannons and 24-hour security personnel have been installed at a Brooklyn recycling facility that was deemed a fire risk earlier this month. The Sunshine Groupe, which runs a Bunting Road facility under the name of Action Recovery and Recycling, was slapped with a fire suppression order by the Environment Protection Authority on March 2. The site is just about 400 metres from homes in Brooklyn.

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EPA western metropolitan regional manager Stephen Lansdell said the order was not something used lightly. “This is a very serious direction under Section 62B of the Environment Protection Act 1970, a legal order that demands action

immediately,” he said. “The actions it specifies are there to stop any potential fire in its tracks, to protect the community and the environment. “EPA can report that fire prevention measures at the Sunshine Groupe recycling facility on Bunting Road, Brooklyn, have already made the site substantially safer. “Following an order from EPA, the site now has firefighting gear, including water cannons in place, 24-hour security and cleared access for the emergency services. “EPA officers have continued to closely monitor the site since they issued the

company with an official order on March 2. “The order was issued during a joint agency inspection by EPA, Fire Rescue Victoria and Brimbank council.“ Mr Landsell said the Sunshine Groupe’s Bunting Road site, which takes construction and demolition waste, had been under the EPA’s watch. The company has been banned from accepting waste timber at another part of its site, and in 2018 its licence to operate the nearby Western Land Reclamation tip was suspended for breaching conditions and overfilling.

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Luca Taylor D’Aquino creates art with a skateboard. (Damjan Janevski) 231730_04

Arts out of the woods After a year of restricted access due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Woods Street Arts Space in Laverton has reopened with a new program. The program includes skate art, Samoan dance, Hungarian embroidery, pottery, painting and printing, provided for free or low cost. Performprint will be running the skate art workshop on April 9, where young people can create art with items such as skateboard wheels. Other sessions are ongoing, including monthly creative workshops for young

people aged one to 15 and free Friday night performances by the Cook Island F7 Soul Drummers and Dance Troupe. Hobsons Bay council took over the lease of the former post office building at 44 Woods Street in 2012, to activate the space with art. Councillor Diana Grima said the program had something for everyone, from exhibitions to hands-on, practical classes. “Hobsons Bay is really proud of its reputation as a creative city and I was privileged to see the old post office become the Woods Street Arts Space and to be at its opening with Cr [Tony]

Briffa and my dad and former councillor John Hogg,” she said. “Having the Woods Street Art Space back gives us an opportunity to celebrate the amazing culture here in a really central Laverton location.” There are workshops about sustainability and the local environment, including the Habitat Gardens initiative which provides free native plants for local residents. The program runs until July. View the program at www.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/woodsstreetarts

Vouchers valued at $200 are up for grabs to help families with the cost of local sport. Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas is encouraging eligible families to take advantage of the $21 million Get Active Kids Voucher program, which is rolling out up to 100,000 vouchers across four rounds. To be eligible, children need to be four to 18 years old, a resident in Victoria, named on a current Australian Government Health Care Card of Pensioner Concession Card and also named on a valid Australian government Medicare Card at the time of application. The program will provide sport vouchers to help families with the cost of membership and registration fees, sports and equipment and uniforms, The program is also supporting sport clubs and active recreation providers broaden their memberships by providing them with the additional revenue to help recover rom the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is part of the Get Active Victorian initiative , which is helping families with ideas and tips to motivate people to be more active. Ms Thomas said the voucher program was a great opportunity for eligible families to get their children in to local sport without breaking the budget. “Grassroots sports club across Macedon are the heart and soul of our communities ... our vulnerable kids deserve to be part of this.” Jessica Micallef

Scholarships address shortage in mental health workforce The state government is set to create new jobs and scholarships for mental health workers. The new mental health jobs and scholarships mark the delivery of the first instalment of mental health workforce reforms. Werribee MP Tim Pallas said he welcomed the opening of applications for the postgraduate mental health nurse scholarships, which are part of addressing workforce shortages in the sector.

“It’s wonderful to see new mental health workforce initiatives rolled-out by the Andrews Labor government in the Werribee electorate,” Mr Pallas said. “These mental health reforms will ensure that people … will have better access to the services and supports that they need.” The jobs and reforms were funded as part of a $235 million Recovery Workforce package following a recommendation by the interim

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report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. As part of the recommendations, all medical trainees in the state will complete a mandatory psychiatry rotation by 2023, providing them with necessary skills and knowledge of mental health which can benefit the community. Mental Health Minister James Merlino said the reforms were needed. “Boosting our mental health workforce is

critical to ensuring Victorians get the support they deserve and delivering on the Royal Commission,” he said. “These reforms mean more doctors and nurses will get the mental health skills needed, boosting capacity across the state.” The government said it would implement each of the recommendations of the royal commision final report, including the delivery of 143 new roles into the sector.

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Pier Street site for sale By Goya Dmytryshchak A development site with planning approval for three apartment blocks comprising 47 dwellings is for sale in Pier Street, Altona. The cleared former Aero Wash n Fuel service station site at 102-106 Pier Street is being sold by Expression of Interest. Selling agent, Gross Waddell partner Michael Gross said a price range of $4-plus million was being quoted. “What’s on offer is a cleared site that has been decontaminated as well, so there’s no environmental issues,” he said. “The guy that’s selling it had got three separate permits, so it gives the new owner the opportunity to either stage the development – build one block, then the second, then the third – or to do it all at once.” The 2110-square-metre site has a 45-metre frontage to Pier Street. Originally, three five-storey buildings were planned for the site but one building was reduced to four storeys. Mr Gross said the site presented a rare opportunity. “Altona’s becoming more and more gentrified, housing prices are escalating and the whole Pier Street strip’s becoming more and more cafe culture,” he said. “So, it really is quite rare to be able to get an opportunity that’s in the centre of town.” Expressions of Interest close on April 29. Across the road, 103 Pier Street was last Thursday passed in at auction for $2.5 million. The site, comprising a single-storey weatherboard house, is being sold as a deceased estate development opportunity. The auction opened with a vendor’s bid of $2.4 million, with a prospective buyer following on with a $2.5 million bid before the property was passed in.

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Whim lands woman $1m An Altona Meadows woman is $1 million richer after buying a Lotto ticket on a whim at Central Square Shopping Centre. The woman, who wanted to remain anonymous, was one of three division one winners nationally in last week’s Monday & Wednesday Lotto draw 4062. She and her husband plan to use the money for their retirement. “We’ve been planning to retire shortly and this will set us up for the rest of our lives,” she said. “After the past year we’ve had with lockdowns, this is just unbelievable.” The winning 24-game QuickPick was bought at Central Lotto at Central Square Shopping Centre in Altona Meadows. “I only bought this ticket on a whim,” the woman said. “I thought, ‘you know what, I might have a go tonight’. “I was just walking past, and I just decided to pop in and get a ticket and try my luck … Luck was on my side.” Central Lotto owner Bruce Zheng said he was excited to discover his outlet had created a newly-minted millionaire. “I’m so excited, I can’t believe it,” he said. “It’s a very good win for our customers during these tough times. “We hope it has come at the right time for our customers. “One million dollars is a great amount for them and their family. It’s great for the community too.” Goya Dmytryshchak

Top: An aerial of 102-106 Pier Street, Altona. Above: Plans for 102-106 Pier Street, Altona, noting one building will be reduced by one level. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Artists in the spotlight

Briefs Seeing dots A road safety audit has been undertaken to address community concerns about giant polka dots painted on the road at Yarraville Village to slow down traffic. As reported by Star Weekly, a Change petition is demanding the dots be removed after children started playing on the road. As of Tuesday, 450 people have signed the petition.

Maribyrnong councillor Bernadette Thomas After a long enforced hibernation, I for one am very pleased to see Midsumma Westside coming to life with an amazing line-up of events scheduled to run from April 19 to May 5. Midsumma Westside is delivered as a partnership between Midsumma Festival and the councils of the west. It is wonderful to be part of the bigger and broader Melbourne festival that has come to be recognised as Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural festival. This year we have more events than ever being hosted in the west. The 25 events are designed to engage the emotions and imaginations, and of course entertain. There’s exhibitions, live performances, music, storytelling, comedy and plenty of family-friendly fun. Our city is hosting a number of events and I encourage everyone to support our artists. You can visit the council website for a full list of events taking place across the west as part of Midsumma Westside at www.maribyrnong. vic.gov.au/midsumma Not only is it an opportunity to showcase our diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists and performers, we also get the chance to hear our LGBTQIA+ storytellers share their journey. There’s a night of memoir, fiction and poetry readings by upcoming trans and gender diverse writers from across Australia being held as part of the Trans and Gender Diverse Writers Showcase. There’s the ever popular, sensational drag entertainers taking centre stage in 4Play

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and if you prefer to support our creatives online, you can tune into the Women’s Circus extravaganza Absolutely Femmeulous. Family-friendly events are being held in Newport at the Rainbow Family Storytime and there’s always the Park Lounge at Kelly Park in Werribee for a night of music, theatre and dance. As Karen Bryant, the festival chief executive has said, this past year we have perhaps each grown to appreciate the things we previously let pass unnoticed such as the importance of connection, the significance of gatherings, and ‘owning’ our cities through our activations. It’s been almost a year since we all went into lockdown and this festival gives us a means to mark the occasion by reaching out and connecting with friends while celebrating Midsumma Westside.

Maribyrnong council has partnered with the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health to offer free bilingual information sessions to help local families learn more about healthy eating for children aged three to five. Four online Nutrition and Healthy Eating for Children sessions will be delivered between April and June in Arabic, Burmese Hindi and Vietnamese, with English translation. Register via Eventbrite.

Safer paths Kingsville Primary School pupils have safer cycling routes to and from school thanks to Bicycle Network’s Ride2School Active Paths program. Delivered by Maribyrnong council and supported by a $100,000 Department of Transport grant, the safer routes aim to encourage children to get outdoors and walk or ride to school. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay 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.”

Bring on the laughs Altona’s Katrina Fleming is returning to the stage as one half of an “odd couple” for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. She stars with Caili Christian in the Queenagers show about two “queen-aged women who rock their ages and share the odd, weird and ugly details of being single and unafraid”. The show is about the duo’s poor choices with red wine and Xanax, secrets about marriage and kids, gigolos and home-made porn. Fleming, who has performed across Australia, the US and Canada, said it was wonderful to be able to laugh again. “After deciding to be brave and get back up on stage after a 10-year hiatus, in a new show about being a middle-aged woman, I was devastated when COVID hit and cancelled last year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival,” she said. “Melbourne needs the comedy festival to

revive the city post-COVID, and to remind us all to go out and enjoy a few laughs. “I’m dusting off the Spanx, poise, pills and orthopaedics and goin’ back in. “Our venue, Campari House, is in Hardware Lane so it’s really easy to park and to go for dinner too.” Christian is a founding member of the Comedy Women’s Association and Light the Way Home Project, which ensures safe travel home for new comics who may be at risk. Queenagers runs until April 4. Details and bookings: comedyfestival.com. au Goya Dmytryshchak

Katrina Fleming, right, will star with Caili Christian in Queenagers. (Supplied)

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

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Foster carers open homes, hearts By Alesha Capone As a foster child from the age of seven, Jarline Mays lived with 13 different families and attended 11 different schools. Ms Mays said her life changed at the age of 13, when she moved in with foster carer Sandra Kay and her family. “I call my home with Sandra my ‘lucky 13’,” Ms Mays said. “She and her family gave me love, care and understanding. “It made an enormous impact on my approach to school and my outlook on life.”

Ms Mays is now aged 33 and lives in Wyndham Vale. She is a mother to five children, including her partner’s one and three-year-old sons. Her former foster mother, Ms Kay, has also fostered other adolescents long-term, and children needing emergency and short-term care. “I just think it’s really rewarding, you’re making a difference in a child’s life,” Ms Kay said. “They say it only takes one person to make that difference, I truly believe that.” Ms Kay has also been working as part of Anglicare Victoria’s foster care recruitment

team for just over a year, which she described as her “dream job”. Ms Kay, who has three children of her own, said she thought of foster care as “looking after a child for another parent until they can go back to own family”. She said that Anglicare Victoria needed more foster carers in Melbourne’s north and west, especially for adolescents and sibling groups. Ms Kay said that it was “heartbreaking” when she and her colleagues had to split up siblings going into foster care, but sometimes there was no alternative. A recent report revealed more than 14,000

young people are living in out-of-home care in Victoria. Anglicare Victoria chief executive Paul McDonald said the organisation was looking to recruit 120 new foster-carers across Melbourne. “At present, we can’t find homes for all the children who are referred to us,” he said. “Carers can be single, de facto or married, with or without their own children. “Anyone over 21 years of age who can offer a child in need a secure, loving home, is eligible.” For information on how to become a foster carer with Anglicare Victoria, see anglicarevic. org.au/foster-care

‘Aha’ moment on stage girls bleach their skins to become white – and no they do not become white.” Comedy lovers will have to attend the show to find out why Ms Vincent and her husband only have one child. “I never wanted to be a parent and here I am raising a child who is eight already, and there are three reasons why we have only one, which I’ll tell you when you come for my show.” The show is running at Club Voltaire until April 11. For details and tickets: www.comedyfestival. com.au or at the door. Goya Dmytryshchak Aaarti Vincent is making her solo debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. (Supplied)

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Teachers’ leadership recognised By Tara Murray Three Caroline Chisholm Catholic College teachers are leading the way for their peers. The school’s director of professional learning, Monique Dalli, and careers and VET co-ordinator Julie Pilioglou recently became two of the first teachers in Victoria to be nationally certified by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools and authority for Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). Ms Dalli said 60 people started the process for certification, just 12 people finished. “The impact of remote learning and working

towards this accreditation was not easy,” she said. “Part of gaining this certification required us to reflect on our teaching journey, analyse our leadership and consider our work output that is part of our day-to-day operations. “We are very honoured to be in the first cohort of nationally certified, highly accomplished and lead teachers.” For Ms Pilioglou, completing the certificate wasn’t a small task. “My youngest child told me whilst I was completing the certification requirements that I was always on the computer,” she said. “When I told him, I was studying after my

day at work he was curious to ask me what it was all about. As I told him what I was doing he realised, as did I, that the process required an enormous amount of commitment, dedication, and time but it gave me the opportunity to reflect on my many years of work.” Meanwhile, the school’s head of learning [mathematics] Colin Chapman has been awarded the Adem Foster Award for Leadership in Technologies Education by Design and Technology Teachers Association (DATTA). Mr Chapman was nominated by his peers for going above and beyond and leading in the subject area.

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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

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MY PLACE South Kingsville costume designer Anna Kolusniewski speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak.

I have lived in Vernon Street, South Kingsville, for 19 years, initially running my costume and jewellery design and manufacturing business from my shop, and now, visual arts, craft and ceramics term-based classes, workshops and holiday programs for kids and adults. I had only visited the western suburbs once before I bought my property, having moved here from Adelaide, and soon fell in love with its charm, multiculturalism and sense of community. There were six empty shops in Vernon Street when I moved in; it’s fantastic how it has transformed into a vibrant shopping strip. I really enjoy being involved in local events such as the Art and Industry Festival fashion show, where my costumes were featured in 2018 and 2020, and the costume project I am working on at the moment partnering with Hobson Bay City Council and students in years 10 and 11 from Laverton P-12 College making post apocalyptic-themed costumes from recycled and industrial materials, which will be showcased in a fashion parade and art and costume exhibition, Recycled Wasteland, at the Woods Street Block Party on May 1.

What would you change or what could be improved? Good quality arts programs in schools, particularly high schools. The arts quite often get dumbed down or are very low on the list of priorities. There are not enough high schools in this area, particularly if you have a creative child or one that doesn’t fit the mainstream. With all the new housing … in the area, it will become even more important this is addressed. What’s your favourite local cafe or restaurant? My favourite restaurant is Dukkah in Vernon Street. I have always loved Middle Eastern food and my Egyptian partner and kids love it too. They make a fabulous tabouli. Could you please tell me about your costume design work? I specialise in costumes made from recycled, upcycled, unusual and industrial materials. I enjoy the challenge of creating works of art from materials that would normally be thrown away or used for other purposes. I love inspiring young people and teaching them skills to be able to create whatever they want.

What do you like about South Kingsville? I love the sense of community and how friendly everyone is. It’s a bit like being in a country town, and a great place to raise kids.

What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? I studied horticulture and used to work as a gardener.

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A storm of criticism has fallen upon the Footscray branch of the Colonial Gas Association following a letter in The Mail last Saturday asking why the price of gas had not been reduced in Footscray.

Footscray council on Monday after hearing Mr G Cruickshank, local tram depot union representative, give the men’s side of the strike, agreed to a motion by Cr Schintler, formerly a tram-man for 23 years, that the Premier be urged to take steps to bring the strike to a conclusion.

Altona traders are facing a three-pronged attack on their livelihood.

Like the gladiators of ancient Rome, old-school boxer from Melbourne’s west fought each other.

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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

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

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Rainbow Family Storytime

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.

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. 11 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 31 March, 2021

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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.

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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.

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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) 12 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 31 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

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

Through the lens 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 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 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

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 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

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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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

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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.

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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 14 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 31 March, 2021

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Reducing road trauma a community responsibility Operation Nexus is a statewide Road Policing Operation over the high risk Easter holiday period aimed at increasing driver awareness and journey planning, while reducing road trauma. The five-day Road Policing Enforcement Campaign will run from Thursday, April 1 to Monday, April 5, 2021. Road Policing Advisor Sergeant Marty Wallace, from Westgate Highway Patrol, said the operation would be conducted throughout all operational police regions and police service areas, using all available personnel from local road policing units, general duties and other regional resources. Strategic Targeting Road Policing Victoria Police will implement a strategically co-ordinated and tactically focused approach to Road Policing targeting the main causes of lives lost and serious injuries in crashes including: • Excessive speed • Driver distraction • Restraint and seat belt non-compliance • Fatigue • Impaired driving (alcohol and/or drug) Drivers planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles on major freeways and highways throughout the state. “Road trauma isn’t just about the lives that are lost – it’s about the enormous impact on the community from the family members, to the emergency services workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis, and the police who have to deliver the devastating news to loved ones,” Sergeant Wallace says. “We’re watching your speed. Are you?” Motorists are requested to stay within the

speed limit, don’t drink alcohol or take drugs and drive, leave your mobile phone out of reach, wear your seatbelt and make sure you are well rested. Fatigue is one of the biggest killers on Victorian roads. Drivers should plan their trip, be patient and ensure that they take at least a 15 minute break every two hours and don’t drive if they are tired. Sergeant Wallace says all of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma. “Remember, travel safely so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Easter holiday weekend.“ RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety council chairman Jim Giddings said it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. Therefore, stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face. Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen. Mr Giddings said the work of his group, along with initiatives like Operation Nexus during the 2021 Easter holiday period, would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes. “If you plan to have a drink, plan not to drive,” Mr Giddings says. “Taking a big risk like drink and driving is just not worth endangering your life or the lives of other road users. “Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles. “The onus is always on the driver to suit the conditions they are facing.” Report speeding drivers to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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

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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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Styling The Starlight White test vehicle took the popular road to SUV exterior design with contrasting black mica roof, rails, rear spoiler, plus front and rear bumper skid plates and rear-view mirrors. Not to be left out of the contrasting colour scheme were a black chrome plated radiator grille, front bumper air ducts and tailgate garnish. Highlights of a different nature up front were LED auto levelling headlamps and front foglamps. The modern look was emphasised by 18-inch black machined two-tone alloy wheels.

The new Outlander PHEV hybrid sticks to traditional SUV looks with the GSR taking advantage of a premium Bilstein suspension advantage. (Supplied)

Engines / transmissions Interior Styling included (you guessed it) black accents, in the form of shift knob and steering wheel, roof lining, a-pillar trim, silver stitched armrest and door trim. A four-way power seat with micro-suede facings and synthetic leather bolsters offered the drive a deal of comfort. Rear occupants also were well looked after with above average head room for adults and ample leg room with the front seats accommodating. With the rear seat backs folded, cargo space extends to 1741 mm in length, a completely flat 463 litres of luggage room. A power tailgate makes for easy access. An under-floor compartment provided space for the charging cable and other small items.

Infotainment The conventional Outlander’s multi-information system is augmented with a PHEV-dedicated menu which provides access to functions and displays for electric vehicle usage. This includes a 7-inch display screen with a navigation system that includes a charging station search, charging cost, scheduled charging and air cooling and remaining cruising area display. A PHEV Driving Information Display incorporates an energy flow display, energy monitoring and ECO system information. A Mitsubishi eight-speaker sound system is included.

Petrol power comes from the tried-and-tested 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, while twin electric motors – 60 kW, front; 70 kW, rear contribute to combined maximum power of 157 kW (parallel hybrid mode) and combined maximum torque of 332 Nm (all modes). Drive battery capacity is 13.8 kWh, giving the vehicle a claimed potential electric driving range of up to 54 km. Approximately seven hours charge time: type 1; 3 hours, type 2; 25 min, DC fast charger.)

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Outlander PHEV ES AWD: $47,990 Outlander PHEV GSR AWD: $52,490 Outlander PHEV Exceed AWD: $56,490 Prestige paint $550

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

Safety All Outlander PHEV occupants are protected by Mitsubishi’s Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution bodywork and seven airbags, including front driver and passenger, side and side curtain positions. The entry-level ES model has cruise control, lane departure warning, and auto high beam on top of forward collision mitigation, autonomous braking, plus rear parking sensors and reverse camera. The Outlander adds with blind spot monitoring, lane change assist, rear cross-traffic alert and front parking sensors.

Driving Outlander PHEV GSR has Bilstein suspension. Together with a low centre of gravity, thanks to the underfloor drive battery, delivers a high standard of handling and ride comfort not normally found in an SUV. Together with responsive steering, this gives the GSR model the ability to take being thrown

around fast bends and tight corners with a level of driver confidence unheard of in a similar vehicle. Add to this, the upgraded safety systems and the ability to go beyond the 54 kilometre electric motor range with the petrol engine kicking in, the latest Outlander PHEV offers minimum anxiety on most on-road (and soft road) travel. The PHEV makes the best use of petrol and electricity by delivering power in three modes – EV Drive Mode, Series and Parallel Modes – that operate without any intervention from the driver. EV mode is all electric driving, using only electric power from the drive battery. Carbon dioxide emissions and petrol consumption are zero up to 120 km/h. In Series Mode, the petrol engine is used to recharge the battery which supplies the electric motors to drive the wheels. The system switches to Series mode when the battery

charge falls below a predetermined level or more performance is required, such as during overtaking or on a steep climb. The switch to Parallel Mode occurs when the vehicle reaches highway speeds, or extra power is required. In Parallel Mode, the petrol engine provides drive to the front wheels with help from the electric motors. The electric motors also manage Outlander’s dynamic stability, the integrated S-AWC system ensuring it has the same levels of roadholding as a conventional four-wheel drive. The electric motors act as generators during deceleration. They recharge the drive battery when the driver releases the accelerator or when the brake pedal is applied. The degree of energy recovered can be controlled using the gear lever or paddle shifts on the steering wheel. The driver can increase energy uptake by moving the lever from ‘D’ to ‘B’ where two levels – B3 or B5 – are available. Alternatively, by using the steering wheel paddles, the driver can adjust the level of regenerative braking to any of the six levels, from B0 to B5. Consumption figures obtained on test were: 6.1 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres and six kilometres per kWh on a mix of city and motorway driving.

Summary If superior ride and handling are requirements, the Bilstein advantage Outlander PHEV GSR is the SUV for you. However, patience could pay off by waiting for the all-new Outlander due for release later this year.

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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

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. . Tara Murray

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Macedon’s premiership team. (Supplied)

Macedon holds its nerve By Tara Murray 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.

“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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