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Teenager Byron Muir says he enjoys seeing people’s facial expressions while capturing portraits of them. Muir, 18, began taking photos at the BMX track before becoming his school’s “unofficial photographer” backstage at student theatrical shows and other events. Last year, Muir entered the Way Out West (WOW) Youth Photography Competition, an annual event held by Wyndham’s council’s Youth Services and Library Services. The competition is open to anyone aged between 12 and 25 years, who lives, works, goes to school or socialises in Wyndham. Muir said he was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the Best Use of Colour category in last year’s WOW competition. This year the council has asked Muir to join the competition’s judging panel. Entries to the 2021 WOW competition can be submitted at https://www. wyndham.vic.gov.au/wayoutwest before 4pm on Monday, May 31. Alesha Capone

Teen murder charge By Alesha Capone A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the death of Wyndham Vale teenager Bless Mulukwat Akoch. Police and emergency services were called to Eagle Stadium in Werribee about 5.50pm on Friday. Bless, 17, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died. A Wyndham Vale teenager who was assisting police with their inquiries on Saturday and later released was yesterday charged with murder. He was expected to appear in a children’s court yesterday afternoon. Counselling has been offered to community

members and friends shocked by Bless’ death. Good News Lutheran College principal Fiona McAuliffe issued a statement that “the entire school community is mourning”. Bless, known to his friends as D’Roy, was studying year 12 at the college. He was remembered as a student who enjoyed basketball and music. “His family is suffering the loss of an only son and grandson,” the statement read. “His teachers and classmates are suffering the loss of a student and friend.” Ms McAuliffe said the school community’s focus would be on supporting Bless’ family and friends “who are shocked and bewildered at his sudden death”. “We will have additional counselling and

Bless Mulkwat Akoch has been remembered as a keen basketballer. (Instagram)

pastoral support available … and targeted sessions for our year 12 students,” she wrote. A Wyndham council spokesperson said

both the council and WynActive extended their condolences to Bless’ family. “We also recognise the impact the incident can have on young people and their families and the need for support,” the spokesperson said. The council’s Youth Counselling Team was made available for drop-in counselling on Monday and Tuesday this week, at the Youth Resource Centre in Hoppers Crossing. “WynActive is also providing support and assistance to staff and community members who have been affected by this incident,” the spokesperson said. A GoFundMe fundraising campaign, started by a friend of Bless’, has raised almost $6000 to help with funeral costs.

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Renewed call for noise walls By Alesha Capone Residents living close to the Princes Freeway in Werribee are disapointed that noise barriers have been left out of the Duncans Road interchange upgrade. The state government recently announced completion of the interchange project, under the $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade. In a Star Weekly article published last year, a resident called for noise walls to be installed along a section of the freeway near Christina Court and surrounding streets. At the time, the resident said “noise

pollution” coming from the freeway was causing “health issues” and “mental fatigue” for him and others in the area. He pointed out that the Werribee section of the freeway is the only part of the road between the West Gate Bridge and Lara without a noise barrier. Another nearby resident (who asked to remain anonymous) recently contacted Star Weekly, questioning why no noise walls had been installed on the freeway during the Duncans Road interchange upgrade. Both residents have urged Wyndham council to conduct more noise-level testing in the area.

The council conducted testing in 2019 when the freeway speed limit was lowered to 60km/h. “The acoustic test just fell under the trigger limit [one to two decibels] for immediate installation of sound walls along all the freeway backing onto suburban streets around the exit,” one resident said. “The acoustic consultant acknowledged that the lowered speed limit most likely impacted the results, causing a lower sound reading than if it was under normal conditions.” The resident said it was “disappointing” that the state government was prepared to spend $425,000 on a sculpture for the Duncans Road

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interchange “yet will not pay a dollar to have any noise protection installed”. “Surely the drastic noise impacting people’s daily lives can be addressed before this,” he said. A Major Road Projects Victoria spokesperson said the new Princes Freeway off-ramp has been built with a noise wall, which complies with VicRoads’ Traffic Noise Reduction Policy 2005. “Now that the interchange is open to traffic, independent assessments will be undertaken to ensure the noise wall continues to comply with VicRoads requirements,” the spokesperson said.

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With 12 babies born at Werribee Mercy Hospital on Sunday, it was an extra-special Mother’s Day for staff and families. The hospital’s postnatal maternity unit was full after multiple bundles of joy came into the world. Of the infants born at at the hospital on Sunday, the heaviest baby weighed 3945 grams and the lightest – who is being cared for in the Special Care Nursery – just 2020 grams. Little Aviona Callie, the daughter of Paula and Eddie Dhar of Williams Landing, was the first baby born at the hospital on Mother’s Day. Aviona arrived in the world at 3.26am, after a two-hour labour. In something of a coincidence, Mrs Dhar was born on Mother’s Day, 1986, at Bega District Hospital. Mrs Dhar said that at the time, there was a seven-day celebration dedicated to mums known as “Mothering Week”. She was born on the first Sunday of that week, which is now called Mother’s Day. Mrs Dhar said she predicted that Aviona might also be born on Mother’s Day. “As soon as we found out we were pregnant, I guessed she would arrive on 9 May,” Mrs Dhar said. Parents Manpreet and Gurpreet, of Wyndham Vale, also welcomed a newborn on Mother’s Day. Their baby girl, Gurmeer, was born one day early after a 14-hour labour, weighing 3.85 kilograms. Gurmeer is a little sister to Gurmack.

Wyndham has been shortlisted as a possible location for an intermodal terminal. Before Tuesday’s official release of the 2021-22 federal budget, the government revealed it would allocate at least $2 billion towards the terminal project, a site for freight to be transferred from trains onto trucks. The federal government has pledged $62 million for a business case study for the terminal, with the rest of the $2 billion not yet allocated to a particular timeline. The intermodal freight precinct will be built at either Boundary Road in Truganina or Beveridge – about 42 kilometres north of Melbourne. Costing about $4 billion in total, the intermodal terminal will handle interstate freight, plus import and export container trade. The freight precinct will serve a freight train line between Melbourne and Brisbane, known as the Inland Rail Project. The estimated construction timeline for the freight terminal and related infrastructure is about 30 years. According to the ABC, Victorian Transport Minister Jacinta Allan last week said the state government is “pretty clear” in its preference for the terminal to be built at Truganina. Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich has also called on the federal government to prioritise Truganina as the site of the future intermodal facility. Alesha Capone

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Crafting a community Volunteers from a not-for-profit group offer craft and café sessions at the Wyndham Park Community Centre, based on the idea that participating has many mental benefits. Biance Hosemans, along with daughter Keira and sister Kerstin, run Creating Villages with assistance from genU disability service volunteers. Miss Hosemans previously ran a non-profit café in Hoppers Crossing, Craft and Caffeine, which shut down last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She moved to the Werribee community centre at the invitation of its manager, Greg. “On Wednesdays, we have a sensory craft group for kids on the autism spectrum, funded by the council,” Miss Hosemans said.

The sessions, also open to other children, run from 11am-1pm. Creating Villages also offers craft sessions for all on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8.30am-1.30pm, Wednesdays from 10am-1pm and occasional Saturday events. “We suggest gold coin donation, but not essential,” Miss Homemans said. As a qualified social worker with a post-graduate certificate in art therapy, Miss Hosemans said she was passionate about how craft can help with mindfulness, motor skills, breaking down barriers, self-esteem and creating friendships. Details: www.facebook.com/craftandcaffeine/

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A free Bring in your Bills Advice Day will be held in Wyndham on May 20, from 11.30am-6.30pm for residents who would like guidance on financial matters from services including Anglicare, Consumer Affairs Victoria and Telstra. The event, hosted by the Wyndham Humanitarian Network Legal Consumer Housing Working Group, is supported by Wyndham council and Energy Water Ombudsman Victoria. The session will be held at Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre, 19 Communal Road, Wyndham Vale. Details: 9749 7720 FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Call for ‘strong’ planning controls By Alesha Capone Wyndham council will investigate planning options to help limit multi-unit developments in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing and part of Tarneit amid concerns about housing “overdevelopment”. Cr Josh Gilligan has proposed that council officers prepare a report into a potential planning scheme amendment to implement “minimal change areas”, where multi-unit developments could be restricted, in parts of the municipality covered by General

Residential Zones. In a written notice of motion submitted to the council last month, Cr Gilligan stated that Wyndham was seeing “an emerging pattern of VCAT decisions favouring inappropriate multi-unit development in parts of the city”. “We have to change the game and it begins with a planning scheme amendment that must be put as soon as possible,” he said at the council meeting. Cr Gilligan said the planning reform was “desperately” needed to protect the environment and heritage areas of Wyndham,

as well as to prevent congestion in residential streets. “It makes me sad where I see situations where a single, detached home is being demolished in favour of four, five, six units because the block is large and because they [developers] have the ability to do so under our planning scheme,” Cr Gilligan said. A majority of councillors gave Cr Gilligan’s notice of motion the thumbs up, including Cr Susan McIntyre, who said “strong controls” were needed so that VCAT could not constantly overturn council decisions against multi-unit

developments. “I think it’s important, we need to strengthen our planning controls where we can, to ensure that there isn’t inappropriate development all across the municipality,” Cr McIntyre said. “Residents are increasingly seeing overdevelopment and are looking to us to try and support them.” Cr Marcel Mahfoud said Cr Gilligan’s proposal would provide a way to “really stand up for our residents”. The council will receive a report into Cr Gilligan’s notice of motion by September 28.

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Volunteers from Love Our Street 3024 after a clean-up of their local area. (Supplied)

Litter blitz cleans up streets Volunteers taking part in a litter clean-up project in Wyndham have collected almost 18,000 kilograms of rubbish since 2015. The Werribee River Association (WRA) first began litter projects back in 2013, working with an alliance of groups, Wyndham council and Melbourne Water. The WRA currently supports four community Litter Blitz groups, which operate under the Beach Patrol umbrella. Volunteers from the four groups have spent more than 3200 hours cleaning up rubbish in the past five and a half years. Beach Patrol 3030, which commenced in 2015, meets on the second Sunday of the month.

Volunteer co-ordinator Rob Bradley said: “Our group has a great sense of community with people of all ages and backgrounds taking part.” Love Our Street 3030, which started in 2018, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month. Co-ordinator Lisa Field said the group picked up litter that flows into Werribee’s drains and waterways. Love Our Street 3029, is based in Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit. Supported by co-ordinators Karen Hucker and Ruth Milhecic, it meets on the third Sunday of the month.

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The fourth group, Love Our Street 3024, meets on the first Saturday of the month in Wyndham Vale and Manor Lakes. Co-ordinator Melissa Newcombe is asking residents to bring along empty, clean toothpaste containers and toothbrushes, as part of a Terra Cycle program that accepts hard-to-recycle items. WRA and Love Our Street 3029 will hold a special clean-up on Sunday, May 16, starting 10.30am at the Seasons Main Park, Equinox Close, Tarneit. Details: werribeeriver.org.au/what-we-do/ litterblitz/ or Lisa Field on 0433 559 530.

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Wyndham council will host an online flag-raising ceremony this week in support of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, also known as IDAHOBIT. IDAHOBIT recognises the challenges faced by people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex, and those who do not identify as any gender or sexual orientation. IDAHOBIT is celebrated annually on May 17, and the theme for this year is “Go Rainbow, Educate and Change the World”. Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich said IDAHOBIT was not only an opportunity to raise awareness of the human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, but was also a chance to celebrate the diversity of Wyndham. “There’s still a lot of work to be done to champion all identities within the LGBTQIA+ community – 75 per cent of LGBTQIA+ youth experience some form of discrimination and 77 per cent of trans and gender diverse people report being discriminated against in the past 12 months,” Cr Hegedich said. “This day is about taking a stand and not tolerating discrimination against anyone based on their gender or sexual diversity. “Council has an important role to play promoting inclusion and we are proud of our strong partnership with the LGBTQIA+ community.” The online flag-raising ceremony at the Civic Centre in Werribee will be held at 10am on Monday. Details: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ whats-on/idahobit-day-flag-raising

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New sports precinct on the cards By Alesha Capone Wyndham council has released a draft plan to develop a sports precinct and open space at Alfred Road Reserve in Werribee, with an estimated construction cost of $22-$25 million. The draft plan for the reserve will be open for public feedback until May 28. The plan proposes building six netball courts, two soccer fields, two cricket ovals, a shared cricket and football oval and nine

cricket practice nets at the site, which is about 21 hectares in size. There are also plans for a sporting pavilion to be shared by cricket, netball and football teams, a 1.5 kilometre circuit path with fitness stations, a play and picnic area and 20 parking spaces. The council also hopes to build an indoor cricket facility, subject to external funding of up to $1.5 million from Sport and Recreation Victoria, and a sporting pavilion to be shared

by cricket and soccer clubs. A council report stated the council would seek grants from the state government and contributions from tenant sports clubs to help pay for the development. Wyndham’s active city portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said the Alfred Road Reserve would cater for new residents in the Riverwalk estate and Werribee west, as well as those in established parts of Werribee. “This exciting plan will offer cricket, netball,

soccer and football facilities all at one site,” Cr Maynard said. “In particular, it will provide a new home for the Werribee Cricket Club and Werribee Junior Cricket Club, giving both teams the space to expand their existing membership base. “It will also host junior and senior levels of competition and training for other sporting associations, clubs, schools and the wider community.” Details: www.theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au

Olympic fundraiser The Werribee Victorian Clay Target Club will host a fundraising day at the weekend in support of two athletes heading to the Tokyo Olympics. Laetisha Scanlan and James Willett are both coached by Olympic gold medalist Russell Mark. Mark runs Go Shooting at the club’s Quandong base, offering clay target shooting instruction and experiences. Scanlan, 31, is one of the main instructors at Go Shooting’s Werribee events. She has won multiple Commonwealth Games gold medals in trap shooting and competed in the 2016 Olympics, along with Willett. Scanlan and Willett will represent Australia at the Tokyo Summer Olympics, to be held July 23 to August 8 this year. Money raised at Sunday’s event will help with the pair’s Olympic preparations. The fundraiser will offer people the chance to take part in a 30-minute clay target coaching session with either Scanlan or Willett. There will also be a raffle for Olympic memorabilia

and a barbecue in return for a gold coin donation. Scanlan said she took up trap shooting at the age of 15 as a “bonding experience” with her father, a recreational clay target shooter. “I’m so lucky to be able to travel the world and do something I like and represent Australia, I feel honoured,” she said. “I tell a lot of kids this: It takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to be an Olympian, but it is so worth it.” Scanlan said she placed fifth in her individual trap shooting section at the 2016 Olympics and she hopes to improve on that result this year. She will also contest the Olympics’ team trap shooting event with Willett. The pair are World Championship holders of the title. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday from 10am at the Werribee Victorian Clay Target Club, 1225 Ballan Road, Quandong. Cost: $80. Bookings essential: goshooting.com.au Alesha Capone

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Work is under way to create 130 marked parking spaces for Werribee train commuters. The new car parking area, to be fitted with CCTV cameras and lighting, will be located to the south of the rail line, with commuters able to enter and exit via Kelly Street and Griffith Street. The car parks are being created as part of the state government’s Car Parks for Commuters program, following the removal of the level crossings at Cherry Street and Werribee Street. A road bridge connecting Princes Highway and Tarneit Road has been built as part of the Cherry Street level crossing removal project. Project director Tony Hedley said that permanent lighting was being installed on the new road bridge. “It will be complete by mid-year at the latest, but we’re working to have the new lights switched on sooner if we can,” he said. Construction crews have also installed concrete beams for a new 1.2 kilometre road bridge, which is being built as part of the Old Geelong Road level crossing removal project. Staircases and lift shafts have been installed for a new pedestrian overpass, as well. The Old Geelong Road level crossing removal project is due for completion in 2022. Alesha Capone Santosh and Mitali Bhangle with photos of their sponsor children.

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Point Cook couple Mitali and Santosh Bhangle love helping to make a difference in the lives of two children who live overseas. Mr and Mrs Bhangle each sponsor a six-year-old child through World Vision Australia, one youngster who lives in Syria and another who lives in India. “This gives us an opportunity to make an impact in someone’s life,” Mrs Bhangle said. “We strongly believe in giving back to the community. “We enjoy the fact that we are there for a needy child, which will give them a chance to succeed in life with education, nutrition.” Although many people were affected by unemployment and financial woes during the coronavirus pandemic last year, hundreds of Melburnians demonstrated generosity towards disadvantaged youngsters living overseas. Figures show that more than 180 residents of Melbourne and its suburbs signed up as child sponsors with World Vision Australia in 2020. Point Cook was the second-most generous suburb, with 16 residents becoming child sponsors. Oakleigh East, in the south-east, topped the list with 21 new child sponsors. Werribee, Altona Meadows, Lalor, Rowville and Ferntree Gully each signed up seven new sponsors. Mrs Bhangle said that World Vision was a well-known organisation in the field of empowering children’s education in poor communities around the world. “We are lucky here in Australia where we have access to all the basic necessities,” she said. “There is a vast amount of world population which is deprived of these necessities – food, shelter, education.” Details: www.worldvision.com.au

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A champion of the west By Goya Dmytryshchak Williamstown resident and one of Victoria’s-longest serving premiers, Steve Bracks has been installed as Victoria University’s seventh chancellor. Mr Bracks has a long history with the university, which in 2017 awarded him an honorary degree of Doctor of the University, honoris causa, in recognition of his service to Victoria, particularly VU’s heartland Melbourne’s west. “Ever since I moved to Williamstown in 1990, I’ve had a relationship and involvement with Victoria University and its predecessor, Mr Bracks told Star Weekly. “It’s hard to live in the west and not have some sort of engagement with Victoria University. “My three loves in life are the west of Melbourne, my commitment and passion for education and my involvement in Timor-Leste, of which Victoria University plays a key and significant role that sort of led me to this role as chancellor.” Mr Bracks has supported the Timor-Leste government on governance issues on a pro bono basis since August 2007, a month after he retired from politics. He also chaired the VU-led West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WoMEDA), which aims to create high-skills job clusters in the region, especially in Footscray, Sunshine and Werribee. “One of the reasons I wanted to take it up is to ensure that the vibrancy of Melbourne’s west is reflected in everything that Victoria University does and undertakes,” Mr Bracks said of his new role chairing the University Council. “It is the key catchment area for the university going forward and one of the best catchment

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areas in the country - a growing population, a growing economy in Melbourne’s west, and VU wants to be part of that going forward.” Mr Bracks was Victoria’s premier from 1999 to 2007 and the member for Williamstown from 1994 to 2007. VU’s Vice-Chancellor Adam Shoemaker said Dr Bracks was the ideal person to inspire and lead the university. “He brings new governance and leadership

and a renewed commitment for VU to become the premier dual sector university in the world,” he said. “He is a cultural leader with authenticity and empathy. His commitment to social justice and inclusivity is simply stellar. “His stewardship will help Victoria University build on its commitment to equity and excellence, and its growing reputation as a leading university with outstanding research.”

The Wyndham Repair Café has helped divert more than 450 kilograms of waste from landfill since it was established in 2018. The café has also helped more than 100 people upcycle, repair and re-use items which they would otherwise have thrown away thanks to free community programs that repair goods, share skills and knowledge, reduce waste and household spending. Started by group co-ordinator Joe Ferlazzo, the repair cafe was forced to close last year because of COVID-19. But it has ecently recommenced at the Wyndham Park Community Shed, at 55-57 Kookaburra Avenue in Werribee. The repair café, which is being supported by Wyndham council, meets on the second Saturday of the month. New volunteers are welcome to get involved. Details: www.facebook.com/ wyndhamrepaircafe, https:// growwithjoe.org/repair-cafe.html or Joe, 0402 813 690.

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Centre buzzing with joy Laverton Community Children’s Centre is abuzz, with a beehive bringing joy to the children. Educational leader Tina Ludvigsen said the beehive had provided many new and surprising learning opportunities for the children, their families and the educators. “It started from children’s conversations and their curiosity about the bees they spotted in the garden,” she said. “We investigated how we could observe bees more closely and provide more learning about how important they are to our natural environment. “This is an area of passion for us as educators at Laverton Community Children’s Centre.” Ms Ludvigsen said after exploring options, the centre created a bee observatory with a real beehive.

“We were very fortunate to receive an environment grant from Hobsons Bay City Council to support and start the project,” she said. “We are also working closely with our local beekeeper, Carmel. “The observatory is located outside the building but close to the window near the entrance where everyone can see it. Children have been involved by creating artwork for display at the observatory, watching honey be abstracted from the hive, tasting the honey straight from the honeycomb and talking to their parents about how bees make honey. “Amazingly, children and staff all find the bee’s observatory to be a calming and relaxing place to be.” Goya Dmytryshchak

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Buddy project brings joy Wyndham firefighter Jack is bringing joy to two young brothers in his role as a volunteer with Gateways Support Services. Jack, who is based at the Tarneit fire station, became pen pals with a boy who has autism during last year’s coronavirus pandemic. “There was a family struggling with lockdown and their young autistic boy, in particular,” Jack said. “He is obsessed with fire trucks, and my wife mentioned to them that I was a firefighter. I started sending him letters during COVID, and it grew from that.” This positive experience led Jack to volunteer for more community work outside of his job. Through an internet search he found out about Gateways Support Services, a not-for-profit community organisation with offices in Werribee, Footscray, Geelong and Warrnambool. Jack joined the Gateways Interchange Host Buddy program, which matches a child or young person with a disability, with an individual or host family to regularly spend time with. Since the beginning of the year, Jack has been “buddied up” with siblings William, 11, and Julian, 8, who both have autism. “It is a bit daunting at the start because you are just two strangers, but you really do find a good personal connection,” Jack said. He encouraged other Wyndham residents to become volunteers with the buddy program. He said people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds could volunteer. “There is no blanket or steadfast rule, everyone is so different,” he said. “Being able to have fun with the kids is important.” Details: https://www.gateways.com.au/ get-involved/volunteering/interchangeprogram-host

Jack takes Julian to a weekly Ride On program where he has been learning bike skills.

From little things … A great idea literally has taken seed in Wyndham – seed libraries have been launched at the Point Cook and Manor Lakes libraries. Wyndham’s climate futures and environment portfolio holder, Cr Robert Szatkowski, said the seed libraries would provide an opportunity for residents to share their seeds. Seed library members will be able to collect up to three free seed packets per month from either the Point Cook or Manor Lakes locations, to plant in their own gardens, schools or community gardens. “The Wyndham seed library aims to build food resilience and promote sustainable gardens by supporting local community, share seeds and grow their own produce and habitat gardens,” Cr Szatkowski said. “This will be such a fantastic opportunity to share seeds grown in Wyndham and create beautiful and flourishing green spaces.” Seed library members will be encouraged to harvest and return seeds for others to borrow. If members donate seeds, they can collect more seeds that month or receive credit for future seeds. In order to join the Wyndham Seed Library, residents must first become a member of the Wyndham City libraries. Details: https://www.wyndham. vic.gov.au/seedlibrary or www. wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/libraries/ contact-libraries/wyndham-librariesenewsletter

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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 to allow 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 and coaches replace trains in both directions Warrnambool Line

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Homework help for kids Truganina mother Rahima Ahmed wants to help children have a brighter future. Ms Ahmed is facilitator of Oromo Women’s Networking Group and Wyndham Bright Young Leaders program. Within the networking group, which is for women from the Oromia region of Ethiopia, there were 21 mothers with more than 75 children who need support with their homework. Ms Ahmed also has friends from other cultures who need homework help for their children. She is now seeking volunteers to help the children – who are mostly in primary school – as part of an in-person homework program, after school and on weekends. Ms Ahmed said that many migrants could not help children with their homework because they spoke little English, had limited access to technology and work

commitments. But she said that studying was important to help children succeed in the future. “Our children are our future, they’re also our leaders,” she said. “Helping our children with their homework would be great, it will reduce pressure from family and help the success of our children for their future and the future of Wyndham.” Ms Ahmed had previously helped oganise projects and online tutoring for children during the COVID-19 lockdown, but many of those volunteers had since returned to their jobs. Anyone who wishes to volunteer as a homework tutor must have a valid Working with Children check. Contact: rahima1987@yahoo.com.au to find out more about volunteering.

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Kudos for young volunteer By Alesha Capone Teenager Bradley Gauci has been recognised by Wyndham council for his dedication to helping multiple community causes. Bradley, 18, received the council’s monthly One Wyndham award, which goes to residents aged between 12 and 25 who positively contribute to the municipality. Bradley volunteers at Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul stores, as well as at Serendip Sanctuary and for Parks Victoria. Wyndham mayor Adele Hegedich said that Bradley, who lives with autism, was a great role model for other young people. “Bradley works tirelessly to support his community, volunteering for several local organisations and as an advocate for youth with disability,” Cr Hegedich said. “Wyndham city values Bradley’s contribution in making Wyndham a thriving and supportive place to live.” Bradley said he felt “happy and excited” to receive the One Wyndham award. Of all his volunteer roles, Bradley said he especially enjoys the two hours he spends at St Vincent de Paul in Hoppers Crossing on Sundays, where he helps sort through donations. “I just enjoy it,” he said. “Sometimes I talk to customers.” When he graduates from school next month, Bradley said he hopes to find a job. He has completed school-based training at Make ‘n’ Bake in Geelong. Bradley said he was also interested in transit and public transport routes and timetables. He also scored 94 per cent (out of 100) for his Learner’s driving permit test. Bradley said he hoped to break down some of the stigma around intellectual disabilities.

Bradley Gauci. (Supplied/ Wyndham council)

“One in 20 secondary students has a diagnosed disability in Victoria, and I want to show my peers that everyone has strengths and talents that can be used to help other people and charities in your community,” he said. “I see my disability as a strength that allows

me to see people for who they are and be more accepting.” For more information about One Wyndham Youth Services, go to: www. wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services/ awards-competitions/one-wyndham

Festival of learning A free online event, Learning for Earning in the West Festival, will be held later this month. Facilitated by the LearnWest Network and co-facilitated by Wyndham council, the festival aims to connect and upskill people and promote alternative pathways for learning. The inaugural event will be held between May 27 and May 29 and will showcase new employment pathways, as well as supporting those seeking to start or change careers. It will also focus on understanding present and future jobs and opportunities in Melbourne’s west. The festival will give participants access to 30 one-hour live events, based around six streams, plus pre-recorded events. The streams will include learning, skills, career planning and pathways, employment, industry and business, and entrepreneurship. Wyndham’s learning city portfolio holder, Cr Jasmine Hill, encouraged residents to attend one of the free events. “The virtual event is both inspirational and practical in the learning-to-earning space,” Cr Hill said. “The festival seeks to … assist local residents to gain knowledge in starting or changing careers including upskilling and understanding dominant and emerging industries and opportunities for the future.” Details: www.learnwest.org

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MY WYNDHAM Husband and wife David and Cat McCarthy own McCarthy Plumbing Group, based in Laverton North and Point Cook. They chat with Alesha Capone. the month. There is always a guest speaker and there is the option of attending as a member each month or as a casual non-member.

Can you tell me a bit about yourself. Cat: I’m from a small town in the south west of WA. I lived there until I was 25. I met Dave a little while earlier and we moved to London together and worked there for three years before travelling home to Melbourne. We have two small children Sadie, six, and Harry, four, and we live in Point Cook.

Are you involved in any other local groups? Cat also volunteers as secretary of the BNI Western Ninjas business networking group and vice chair of the St Mary of the Cross PFC. Dave has just started as an Auskick coach at Point Cook Football club, is a member of the Committee for Wyndham and is a volunteer on the Master Plumbers National Plumbing Council. McCarthy Plumbing Group sponsors the Seabrook Cricket Club and the Point Cook Jets Soccer Club.

How long has McCarthy Plumbing Group been running? We started in 2013, Dave was the only team member on the tools. In 2014, while at the airport after returning from our honeymoon, Dave turned his voicemail on and there was a message asking him to be on The Block for one of the couples, Michael and Carlene. After the stint on The Block we had our first child, Cat joined the business and we hired our first full-time plumber, Paul Spiteri, who is now one of our operations managers. The business grew rapidly and we changed our name in 2020 from David McCarthy Plumbing to McCarthy Plumbing Group to better suit our capabilities as a team of 16. What do you enjoy about running the business?

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Dave: I’m originally from a dairy farm in Coragulac, which is near Colac, where my brothers and parents still live. Growing up on a farm I always wanted to have a job using my hands so completed my plumbing apprenticeship out of high school. After a stint in WA where I met Cat, we moved to London where I managed over 60 plumbers for England’s biggest construction company.

We really enjoy being a part of a team. It sounds cliché but our team are our family. Some highlights over the past 7.5 years include winning a Wyndham Business Award in 2016 for New and Emerging business, and winning the Trade Business 2019 and 2020 National MyBusiness Awards in Sydney.

Cat, you’re also secretary of Wyndham Biznet? I first joined as a member a few years ago after completing the council’s Innovate 2 Excelerate program. I enjoy networking with business owners, and Biznet allows this to occur organically over a meal and a glass of wine at a Wyndham venue on the second Tuesday of

How long have you lived in Point Cook? We moved to Point Cook in 2012 and are still in the house we built. We wanted to live in west Melbourne to be closer to Dave’s family in Colac. I love how diverse the suburb is, my mother’s group consists of seven different cultures and none of us were originally from Melbourne. That’s important to us so our children grow up learning about all of the cultures in the world and being open and inclusive. Point Cook is getting more and more really great eateries and shops too, which is great for keeping our cash local. Do you have a favourite place to eat or grab coffee in Wyndham? We love the coffee at Oh Happy Day in Saltwater, Fish and Chips from The Couta in Laverton, our toolbox talks are catered by Mezzanine Café Truganina and we treat ourselves with fresh deli platters from Wyndham Cache on weekends.

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Werribee Shire will prepare a submission to the Minister for Water Supply with a view to requiring the Board of Works to pay rates to Werribee Shire. A large portion of the Board of Works Farm at Werribee is used for productive farming and it is this land which the Shire claims that rates should be paid to.

Werribee Council is not alone in its fight to keep the RAAF Williams bases at Laverton and Point Cook. At a specially convened information night to discuss the issue last Wednesday, more than 100 businesses and community leaders gave unanimous support for the council’s action on the RAAF base issue to date, and endorsed any action the council decides to take in the future.

The body of a man buried at the Werribee cemetery has been exhumed for tests to discover the cause of his death. Victoria police confirmed that the body of 72-year-old Ralph Harrison, who died in 1994, was exhumed last Wednesday.

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Live music returns to the west Celebrating a post-COVID return of live music, Footscray will host the West Set Festival with more than 50 free events from June 10-20. There’s something for everyone with indie, hip hop, alternative country, glam rock, grunge, Irish fiddle, gypsy swing, jazz, folk, pop, post punk, grunge, guitar heavy blues, traditional African drumming and contemporary music. This year’s line-up includes acclaimed singer songwriter Angie McMahon, Tokyo multiinstrumentalist and DJ Elle Shimada, hip hop MC and producer Joelistics, new-wave outfit Black Cab, Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal and Badu Island songbird Kee’ahn, trans woman and electro pop artist June Jones, Sudanese-Australian rapper Queen P aka P-UniQue, indie rock and alt folk artist Jess Ribeiro, Afro-funk supergroup Cool Out Sun, Jazz Party Drone and Imperial Leather. Festival-goers can enjoy multiple acts in one night as all participating venues are within walking distance of each other and Footscray train station. Five minutes from the station, Baby Snakes bar at 30 Chambers Street is this year’s official West Set Festival Club and a perfect spot to meet before a night out on the West Set circuit. For the full festival program, visit www. festivalcity.com.au

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eBay for beginners Learn how to buy and sell items online in Melton South Community Centre’s course on Monday, May 17 and Monday, May 24, 6.30-9pm. Cost: $55 or $50 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Mystic Melton The Melton Mystic Fair will be held at the Melton Community Centre from 10am-4pm, Sunday, May 16. A variety of stalls will be on display featuring crystals, candles, divination, essential oils and handmade products, together with readers and healers. Entry: $5. ■ facebook.com/MysticFairs

Fundraising stalls The Werribee Ladies for Kids Auxiliary for the Royal Children’s Hospital will run fundraising stalls at Pacific Werribee until May 16. Stalls will also be held at MADE on Watton from May 20-23 and May 27-30. Items for sale will include knitted blankets, toys, teddy bears, jumpers, tea towels.

Love your street The Werribee River Association is planning a special clean-up with the Love Our Street 3029 group, on Sunday, May 16, starting at 10.30am at the Seasons Main Park, Equinox Close, Tarneit. The event will include refreshments after the clean and a time to connect with other families and individuals. New volunteers are welcome. ■ werribeeriver.org.au/what-we-do/litterblitz/ or Lisa, 0433 559 530

Through the lens This week’s photographer’s choice is an autumn photo from Gisborne. The beautiful red leaves, lurking through a gap of branches from the other trees, caught Damjan Janevski’s eye.

Community has heart Join Hobsons Bay Community Has Heart roving hub in visiting Joan Kirner house, 14 Thompson street, Williamstown on Wednesday, May 19 10.30am-2pm. Operated by council staff and volunteers. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168

Volunteer meet-up Volunteer West will hold a meet and greet on Thursday, May 20, Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown, from 12.15pm. ■ Renee, 9397 6158

needed. BYO tarot deck. Cost: $80 or $75 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meet on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.

Volunteers wanted Photo exhibition National Volunteers Week photo exhibition at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown from May 20 to May 26. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Singers in concert The Gisborne Singers are back in concert with two performances on Sunday, May 23. An Americana theme of sublime choral music by contemporary composers from the USA is sure to delight. Performances at 1 pm and 3.30pm at Barcham Theatre, Gisborne Secondary College. Bookings essential. ■ http://www.gisbornesingers.org.au/ or 0423 769 643

Museum UNDONE A new immersive project with the Kyneton Museum collection engages with history and its gaps as part performance, part exhibition. Audiences are free to roam the 90 minute performance at 7pm Fridays and Saturdays, and from 5pm Sundays across June 2021 at Metanoia Theatre, 270 Sydney Road. Tickets are $25 per adult, $15 for concession/seniors, and $10 for children. ■ https://metanoiatheatre.com/event/ museum-undone/

Tarot reading Learn to read cards with ease and explore the world of tarot in Melton South Community Centre’s tarot card reading for beginners course. No experience

The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program in the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. A female volunteer with an understanding of MS is also sought to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ volunteer@ms.org.au or Sue, 9845 2744

Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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

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

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 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

Women’s mental health support The women’s mental health support group meets at Melton South Community Centre on Exford Road every Monday, excluding public holidays from 1-2.30pm. The group is run by a qualified counsellor and is very relaxed and welcoming. Come along for a chat and a cuppa in a confidential setting. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

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The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580

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

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The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 9369 1785

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

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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

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

Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. Play indoor games and have your health checked. If you’re over 60 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Don, 9744 3507

Friendship Group Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets on the third Wednesday of each month at Altona RSL from 11am. ■ Janet, 0412 010 176 or 9394 6522 19 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 12 May, 2021

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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9 1 7 3

6 4 8 9 8 5 7 5 9 8 7 1 3 8 6 2 9 3 1 7 2 5 4 6 3 6 8 medium

8 3 9 4

5 6

QUICK CROSSWORD

Mutual arrangements (10) Wayfarer (9) Animal protection group (1,1,1,1,1) Fell; lessened (9) In this place (4) Job testimonials (10) Establish in advance (9) Flying machine (9) Education (9) Bird call (5) Very keen; ardent (4) Descends underwater (5) Ran away quickly (4)

4 5 6

ACROSS Plate (4) Broken (9) Tradesman (9) Savoury meat jelly (5) Arranged (6) Drink (9) Crossing; corridor (7) Recruits (7) Ratify (7) Incinerated (7) Prison-breakers (8) Renowned (6) Mediterranean island (5) Impact; crash (9) Stated (9) Ova (4)

1 3 9 10 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 22 26 27 28 29

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7 8 13 14 15 17 21 23 24 25

DOWN Quacking birds (5) Startled (9) Destiny (4)

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1 5 8 2 6 4 5 4 6 1 8 2 5 6 3 9 4 6 8 6 2 hard

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9 1 2 5 3 7 4 8 6

1 9 6 3 2 7 5 4 8

8 4 7 5 1 6 9 2 3

3 2 5 8 9 4 7 6 1

6 3 4 7 5 1 2 8 9

9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 16 words: Good 24 words: Very good

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AGAIN AGILE ALARM ASSET BLUES CEDAR CLOWN DAIRY DRIVE EASED EDGED EDGER ENDED ENEMA ENSUE ENTRY FLORA FORAY GASPS GAUDY GENIE GENII

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HALON HAVES IGLOO IVIES NUDGE OMEGA OOZED PLATE PUFFS RAGER RAZOO ROUTE SCRUB SHEDS SNEER SNIPE SOARS SONGS SPANS SPOTS TASTE THEME

THORN USERS WANNA WOMEN 6 LETTERS BEDDED CHEERS SNORES THROWS

SAUSAGE TERMITE VERSING 8 LETTERS MORASSES PITHIEST SALVAGED TOTTERED

7 LETTERS ASSIGNS ELEGANT LEERING

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Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

The Hoysala Empire ruled in the south of what country between the 10th and 14th centuries?

Before Mick Malthouse, who was the coach of the Collingwood Football Club?

In the children's cartoon Tom and Jerry, what sort of animal was Jerry?

Which Australian band released a remix of the ABC News theme song in 2010?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

US singer/songwriter Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr was better known by what name?

In what year did Frank Sinatra (pictured) release the song My Way?

True or false: elephant seal bulls can grow to 7m long?

10 Who designed the Australian Aboriginal flag in 1971?

The Scandinavian Peninsula covers which three countries?

In Roman mythology, who was the god of love?

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T A T E

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emit, emoting, feint, figment, foment, FOMENTING, font, gemot, gift, ingot, into, intone, item, mention, meting, mint, mite, mote, motif, note, noting, often, omit, tenon, time, tine, tinge, toeing, tome, tone, tong, toning, tonne

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4 1 3 9 7 2 8 5 6 6 8 7 9 4 5 1 2 3

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Skoda Superb 2009 - 2019 By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Skoda Superb is a large family car from the Czech Republic. It’s actually longer than the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon being more in the Caprice/Fairlane range and has limousine-size rear legroom. However, it’s narrower than the big Aussie cars so the rear seat is better suited to two full-sized people in the back rather than three. The family unit of mum, dad and three pre-teen children will find it more than comfortable. The Superb arrived in Australia in May 2009 and can be either a sedan or hatchback. Huh? If you push one button a conventional bootlid opens. Close the bootlid and push a different button and a large rear hatch opens. Sounds a bit of a gimmick? Perhaps but there are times when you’ve got passengers in the back seat and it’s pouring rain outside and you don’t want to open a hatch to load luggage. May 2010 saw the launch of the large Skoda Superb station wagon. Like the sedan it’s big, with a 633-litre boot with all seats in use and 1865 litres with the second-row seats folded. The new model of April 2016 was lighter and stronger than the one it replaced. This time the innovative sedan/hatchback rear end was replaced by a boringly predictable hatchback. There are some clever features; a rear passenger door in the first series has a compartment for a folding umbrella. The new model of 2016 has two umbrellas, this time in more convenient locations, the front doors. There’s a detachable torch housed in the tailgate of the wagon. It not only shines into the boot, but also illuminates the area outside the back of the vehicle. The torch is automatically recharged when in its cradle. Ride and handling show typical European characteristics, with the big Skoda Superb

The 2010 Skoda Superb wagon, 2015 Skoda Superb sedan and 2017 Skoda Superb sedan. (Pictures: Supplied)

having a solid feel. Some may find the ride slightly too firm, particularly on rough roads. But keen drivers will appreciate the handling and the relatively neutral feel of the chassis. We suggest you check the feel of the Skoda’s suspension by taking it for a test drive on the roads you frequently use. A common powertrain in the Superb is the VW 2.0-litre TDI turbo-diesel engine linked to a DSG double-clutch gearbox. The DSG can be awkward in the way it handles very low speeds on light accelerator pressure. Try for yourself during your test drive, the later the DSG the better it is. Other engine options being surveyed here are a four-cylinder 1.8-litre petrol and a 3.6 litre V6 in the 4x4 model. The six-cylinder is a delight to sit behind, smooth and torquey. The new 2016 model only has 2.0-litre powerplants. There’s also a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel. Most have front-wheel-drive but the V6 has all-wheel-drive. AWD was also an option on some four-cylinder diesels. The bad news is that there aren’t a lot of Skoda dealers in Australia and those that do exist are chiefly in the major metro areas.

The good news is that most of the Superb’s out-of-sight parts are shared with Volkswagen and Audi vehicles so getting spares, servicing and repairs isn’t usually a hassle. These are relatively complex vehicles and amateur mechanics should only do basic servicing. As always, please leave anything related to safety to the experts. Insurance premiums are wider spread than usual, possibly because the numbers sold are too small to have built up a steady body repair history. So, it makes sense to shop around for insurance.

During your test drive check it doesn’t jump from gear to gear unnecessarily, or even slip into neutral for no reason. Seven-speed DSGs don’t seem to have the same problems as the six-speed units but it’s still smart to have a professional check it. Check that all electrical items work as there have been problems. Look for signs of previous body repairs. The easiest to spot are ripples in the panels and tiny specs of paint on non-painted surfaces. Excessive wear and tear in the rear seat area and the boot may mean the Superb has led a hard life.

What to look for Skoda was caught up in the Volkswagen Group emission cheating scandal. Cars with the 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel may be officially classed as being defective. Get onto www. skoda.com.au/dieselinfo and enter the car’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) which is visible from the outside of the wind The six-speed DSG automatic transmissions were troublesome. Some Superbs may have had the DSG replaced altogether, check the service books. Repairs can be expensive.

How much? Expect to pay from $7000 to $11,000 for a 2009 Skoda Superb TDI Ambition or a 2011 TSI Ambition; $9000 to $14,000 for a 2010 FSI Elegance or a 2014 TSI Ambition; $11,000 to $16,000 for a 2014 V6 Elegance; $14,000 to $20,000 for a 2014 TDI Elegance; $15,000 to $22,000 for a 2016 TSI 4x4 wagon; $19,000 to $27,000 for a 2014 TSI Elegance; $22,000 to $31,000 for a 2018 TSI and $26,000 to $35,000 for a 2019 TSI 4x4 wagon.

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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. 27 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 12 May, 2021

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Playing with pride Kyneton and Eaglehawk put on a show when they took to the field for the Pride Cup at the weekend. The cup harnesses the power of sport to send a strong message of hope, inclusion and acceptance to LGBTIQ+ athletes, officials and supporters. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski was there.

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Back-to-back wins for Werribee By Tara Murray Going back to basics is paying off for Werribee in the Victorian Football League, with the team securing back-to-back wins. After losing its first two games, Werribee has now evened the ledger heading into its first bye of the season. Werribee coach Michael Barlow admits they took a slightly different approach after the first two rounds. “I would like to be 4-0, but it’s a real learning process for me too,” he said. “After the first two games, I put my hand up. I’m learning and growing on the job as well. “I stripped it back and took the emotion, and the anxiety and stress out of win-loss and stripped it right back to the effort and executing for longer periods of the match, which we were able to do the last few weeks and the scoreboard takes care of itself.” Barlow said the biggest thing in the past couple of weeks had been improved execution, while gelling together as a team. For most part he was thrilled with his side’s performance against Box Hill Hawks on Saturday. With the exception of a period in the third quarter, Werribee was on top in the 13.12 (90) - 8.5 (53) win. Werribee led by as much as 44 points in the third quarter, before the Hawks pegged the margin back to 18 points. Werribee steadied in the last quarter to run away with the game. Barlow said at times they were their own worst enemy, by not making the most of the opportunities when they went forward. He said they continue to have patches in the game when they aren’t getting their hands on the ball. “We know Box Hill and what they bring and brought it for a number of years … the way they play … they are a really good contested-ball side when they get up and going,” he said. “We wanted to strip that back off them and try and make it really

Kye Declase was a standout for Werribee. (Vitacca Photography)

basic by outnumbering them at the contest and winning the contest and allow our game to flow on from there and give our forwards an opportunity. “We had a patch again where we aren’t getting our hands on the ball and not allowing ourselves an opportunity to take the air out of the match when under pressure. “In terms of lapses, it’s a work in progress. It’s important to mould together and train together and look to

execute as much as we can on game day consistently.” Hudson Garoni backed up his four goals from round three with another ﬁve against the Hawks. Barlow said Garoni’s performance at the weekend summed up the side’s inability to put together a four quarter performance. “He’s someone I really challenged at three-quarter-time,” Barlow said. “He had a brilliant game offensively, but there were some moments when they did

come back some of our forwards weren’t providing a contest. “It was a really challenging one for me as a coach, you see the good he had provided up until that point. “I think his last quarter was his best quarter, when he got back to the meat and potatoes of competing. I’m loving coaching him.” Max Spencer, Kye Declase and Dom Drew were among the other standouts. Werribee has a bye this week.

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SPORT Women’s football popularity grows Williams Landing Football Club president Andrew Papax says the club is aiming “to establish the best female program in Melbourne”. After being unable to play in the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of 15 teenagers has returned to the club’s under-17s girls’ team this year. “We’re delighted to see these girls returning for the 2021 season with so much enthusiasm for the sport,” Mr Papax said. The club was formed in 2018 with 71 players. Since 2019, it has partnered with the Southampton Football Club academy which has helped develop talent and expand Williams Landings’ player list to 330 for the 2021 season. Southampton is a professional association club that plays in the Premier League – the top tier of English football.

us understand the reasons why we have certain drills,” she said. “Our training starts with one basic drill but when you add all those small drills together you are left with the knowledge of how to outsmart your opponent and win the ball.” Property developer Cedar Woods has announced it will sponsor Williams Landing FC’s 2021 season. Cedar Woods development manager James Bovell, said: “Local clubs are what make communities thrive and we are proud to be able to assist the Williams Landing Football Club in Williams Landing Football Club’s U-17 girls team. (Supplied) its mission to develop talented female football “Our coaches have full access to the said. players. Williams Landing player Joulia Milionis, famed Southampton Football Club players “We look forward to watching these young development curriculum and the female 15, said Southampton’s academic training women progress and wish Williams Landing program will stand alongside the boy’s program curriculum was “great”. Football Club all the very best for the 2021 “It teaches us to all work as a team and helps season.” with full integration of resources,” Mr Papax

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Association ready for a bumper season A record number of participants playing in junior and senior domestic team competitions have taken to the court for the Wyndham Basketball Association’s winter season. Wyndham Basketball’s general manager, Craig Armstead, said the association has seen “amazing numbers return to the court” following the COVID-19 pandemic. The WBA competitions returned with restrictions in place in December last year, but Armstead said the 2021 winter season would be the WBA’s first full-length season since COVID-19. “We have an incredible 462 junior teams and 151 senior teams, combining for a WBA record 613 teams – and more than 4000 players,” he said. The competitions run six days per week for players under-8 through to open age, at Eagle 30 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 12 May, 2021

Stadium in Werribee. “The entire Wyndham Basketball community has been thrilled to return to the court after what was a difficult year for everyone,” Armstead said. “It has been wonderful to see the hustle and bustle of the stadium return and the smiles on faces – particularly our junior players – as they have returned to the sport they love.” He said the WBA’s winter 2021 season would run until September, before the summer season begins in October. Eagle Stadium general manager Rod Gaut, said that the facility was continuing to follow all COVID safety measures required by the government, in addition to the safety measures recommended by Basketball Victoria. “Thankfully these have eased over recent months allowing for a less restrictive

COVID-normal experience for players, spectators and staff,” Gaut said. “We are currently abiding by a density limit of one patron per two square metres and all patrons entering Eagle Stadium are required to register their attendance for contact tracing purposes. “We also have safety attendant team members on shift throughout our trading hours, maintaining a high level of cleanliness.” Eagle Stadium also hosted the 2021 Australian Under-18 Championships and Kevin Coombs Cup last month. The events attracted the nation’s best junior basketballers. Details: https://wyndhambasketball.com/, https://eaglestadium.wynactive.com.au/

City West Falcons blew away Boroondara Express in the second half to seal back-to-back Victorian Netball League championship division wins. After an even first half on the scoreboard, the Falcons sorted out their defence to run away with a 77-55 win. Falcons coach Marg Lind said they took some time to get going, with former Falcon Uneeq Palavi causing plenty of headaches. “Uneeq is a good shooter,” she said. “Without Sarah Szczykulski we didn’t have the right match-up against her so we had to use a different strategy. “We got a bit better strategy and got on top. We should have blown the game out earlier, but we made a few errors.” Lind gave credit to young defender Melissa Oloamanu who had the job on Palavi. The front third of the court was again strong. Jane Cook shot a perfect 64 from 64, while Madelyn Gray, Maggie Lind and Montana Ham all had good games. Champion division shooter Tee Salanoa stepped down and played in the division 1 side to get some more match play. The Falcons division 1 side had a poor first quarter and were made to pay, while the under-19 team got its first win of the season. Lind said they continued to try different combinations in the under-19s, with 13 players having stepped onto the court in the first three weeks. The Falcons sit equal second on the ladder with two wins and a draw. Lind said she was happy with how things were going so far. “We’ve played three good teams,” she said. “Copping Geelong first-up and then looking how we’ve gone the last two weeks, to come back from nine goals down for a draw is a good result. “We’re keeping a lid on it, but we’re travelling along nicely. The Falcons will be at home for the first time this week, as they face the Hawks at Altona Sports Centre on Sunday. Lind said they were excited to play at home, with the club looking to give free entry to any junior players who turn up wearing red. Games start at 1pm. Tara Murray

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