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A Tullamarine business owner wants to “revitalise” the nation’s interest in the sport of pool. Titus Raihman owns Pockets pool hall and nightclub in Tullamarine, and has set a “mission” to “put pool back on the calendar,” he said. “We want to create a series, derived with ideas and themes from other sports like AFL … to reignite the sport. “We’re trying to … take it mainstream.” Mr Raihman has created the Pockets 8 ball championship as a way to peak interest in the sport. “It will be an eight-man competition,” he said. “There will be six championships throughout the year, with one qualifier at the end. “My end goal is to get the players paid. “The guys who play are at such a high level … [they] should be getting paid for this.” Mr Raihman said he hopes to hold the first competition at the end of the year. Details: www.facebook.com/ pocketsprosports Michaela Meade

Landfill licence on the line By Tara Murray Residents living near the Kealba landfill fear suspending Barro Group’s licence will achieve nothing in their battle against ongoing fires. Operators of the Kealba landfill have been ordered to show cause why their licence to operate at the site should not be suspended. The Environment Protection Authority issued a notice of intention to suspend permission to Barro last week, because the group is in contravention of its operating licence. Hotspots have been burning at the Kealba landfill site since the second half of 2019, causing odours to drift across surrounding suburbs.

Neighbouring residents have long complained about the impacts the odour has had on their physical and mental health. Barro failed to meet a May 31 deadline, set by the EPA, for extinguishing some of the hotspots. The remaining hotspots are due to be extinguished by the end of July. Barro’s Steve Murphy has said that the fires are unlikely to be put out until May next year. The EPA says it still expects the Barro Group to complete the remediation of the landfill site as quickly and safely as possible and to the deadlines set in the current notice. Barro Group has until July 16 to respond to the latest notice. At a weekly online community meeting last week, resident Nicole Power questioned why

residents should think anything would change. “I am so tired and drained of all of this,” she said. “You suspend their licence for a period of time, [but you’re] not even talking about stopping the licence totally. “They have to stay there and clean it up anyway. How is this going to produce anything different to what has been produced in the last 19 months?” Brimbank councillor Virginia Tachos said residents want to be able to breathe fresh air. “What changes, if any, will the community feel with you asking for this to be put through?” she said. “This show cause means nothing to the community, unless action is actually taken to lessen the impact of these odours.

“For this to drag on two years it’s really unacceptable. “Our lives are in the EPA’s hands.” EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said the authority would continue to pursue the company to fully extinguish all hotspots and prevent them from reoccurring. Since December 2019, Barro has been issued with five notices requiring remediation at the site. It has also twice been sanctioned. “The community quite rightly wants this clean-up to be completed as quickly and safely as possible, and so does EPA,” Mr Miezis said. “The health and wellbeing of the residents living near the landfill is our first priority and we will continue to pursue all possible legal avenues to get this site remediated.’’

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MMG Concert Band of Victoria

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Nominate now for the We Are Brimbank Awards Nominations are now open for the 2021 We Are Brimbank Awards. These annual awards recognise the exceptional contributions, hard work and determination of organisations and community groups making a positive difference in Brimbank. It’s a great way to acknowledge our community heroes and celebrate the pride and potential of the City of Brimbank.

• Environment & Sustainability Award: Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the protection, enhancement and awareness of Brimbank’s natural and urban environment.

If you know of a project, organisation or community group that deserves to be nominated, don’t hesitate. Nominate now by visiting brimbank.vic.gov.au/weare-brimbank-awards-nomination-form.

• Employment & Enterprise Award: Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the prosperity of Brimbank.

A panel of community leaders will judge the nominations. Winners will be announced at a special event on Friday 29 October 2021.

You can nominate in five categories:

• Inclusive Brimbank Award: Demonstrated outstanding contribution to promoting participation in community life and supporting proud, safe and healthy citizens.

• Culture, Arts & Tourism Award: Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the rich cultural, heritage, tourism and artistic fabric of the Brimbank community.

• Learning Excellence Award: Demonstrated outstanding contribution to the ongoing education, learning and engagement of the Brimbank community.

Nominations for the We Are Brimbank Awards close 5pm Friday 3 September 2021.

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The State Government has invited feedback from the Brimbank community on the future Sunshine Transport Precinct and the development of a Sunshine Station Masterplan. Brimbank Council strongly encourages local residents, businesses and stakeholders to make the most of this opportunity to share your aspirations for this project, along with your feedback to the State Government.

To provide feedback or nominate to join the Sunshine Transport Precinct Community Reference Group visit engage.vic.gov.au/ sunshine. Melbourne Airport Rail has also opened consultation on Sunshine Station Superhub, the proposed Albion flyover and some other sections of the planned route. You can share your feedback and concerns at engage.vic.gov.au/ melbourne-airport-rail.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week by learning aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through an afternoon of games. This is a great activity for kids these school holidays and ideal for ages 8-16 years. Some games might feel familiar or new. But they are sure to be fun for all ages. Where: West Sunshine Community Centre, 25 Kermeen Street, Sunshine West

Go Green these school holidays Workshops, films, performances and exhibitions are all part of this fun program over the school holidays for children and their families. The Going Green Arts Festival celebrates nature, creatively educating children about conservation and preserving the environment through art. Where: Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans

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Limited spots are available and bookings are essential. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ naidoc to learn more.

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• Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion – Sign our petition urging the State Government to re-affirm its commitment to transform Sunshine Station as a Super Hub and to reconsider plans for a flyover through Albion. • Fix the Calder – We’re calling for the Calder Freeway to be fixed between the Western Ring Road and Melton Highway. $100M is already confirmed. Sign the petition and share your story. Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your thoughts on these initiatives and consultations.

Next Council meeting: Tuesday 20 July 2021 Brimbank Community and Civic Centre Level 1, Council Chamber 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Please check the Brimbank Council website to confirm the details of the next Council meeting and if it will be open to the public. COVID-19 restrictions limit the number of people we can have in the Chamber. The Council Meeting will be live streamed via a link to be published on the website, closer to the date of the meeting.

All information in this week’s edition of Brimbank Buzz was correct at the time of printing. For the latest information about the impacts of COVID-19 on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

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Brimbank a theft hot spot By Tara Murray Brimbank remains one of Victoria’s theft hot spots, despite a decline in the number of items stolen. Recently released Crime Statistics Agency data reveals that 16,745 items, valued at more than $10 million, were reported stolen in Brimbank during the 12 months to March 31, down by 5223 items from the previous 12 months. Only the City of Melbourne had more stolen items in the 12 months to March, with 22,253

items stolen. The CSA data outlines the number of items stolen during thefts and burglaries since 2007. Cash, documents, and car accessories were among the most stolen items in Brimbank. The theft of cash and documents was one of only a few categories to record an increase in the number of items stolen in Brimbank in the 12 months to March, rising by 24. Domestic pets (up eight), furniture (up 46), police property (up four) and tools (up 33) were the other categories to record increases.

Stolen car accessories dropped by 832 items on the previous 12 months, while there was about 600 less personal property items stolen. The number of jewellery pieces stolen continues to be on a downward trend. In the 12 months to March there were 428 jewellery pieces stolen, down from 1622 on the previous 12 months. In the 12 months to March 2012, there was 8599 jewellery pieces stolen. Brimbank is the hot spot for the theft of number plates in Melbourne’s north-west, with 863 plates stolen in the 12 months to

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March. Overall in the north-west there were 6569 number plates stolen, a drop from 9211 in the previous 12 months. Stolen weapons were at their lowest number in the data in more than 14 years, while the theft of firearms and ammunition dropped to just two in the 12 months to March from 30 the previous 12 months and a high of 134 in 2015. After recording two years of no stolen police property crimes there were four reports in the 12 months to March.

Lights for ‘dangerous’ intersection Traffic lights are set to be installed at a Deanside intersection labelled ‘dangerous’ by residents. Residents have voiced their concerns about the City Vista Court and Taylors Road intersection, with traffic becoming worse since the opening of Springside West College in August, 2019. Resident Laura Filipovski submitted a submission to the Melton council budget, calling for the council to consider the installation of traffic lights at the site. In a response to Ms Filipovski, council officers said that lights would be installed at Taylors Road and City Vista Court by developers, with construction likely to commence in 2022-23. The council said it couldn’t name the developers because it was formalising a legal agreement. Earlier this year, a petition calling for the lights attracted more than 800 signatures. “During peak hours our travel time has increased by an average 20 minutes,” the petition stated. “Due to this, some drivers are dangerously overtaking from [the] left, which has already resulted in … road rage. “Most vehicles turning into Taylors Road are taking undue risks during peak hours which sometimes results in traffic on Taylors Road to slow down or stop to avoid incidents.”

The city of Maribyrnong’s reputation as a foodies’ multicultural haven will be strengthened with a new web series that will later be screened by SBS On Demand. Chef out West, featuring seven restaurants, was produced by Maribyrnong council and will be launched on Friday, July 16. Chefs featured are from Blue Bamboo (Vietnamese restaurant) in Braybrook, Chi Bao (Chinese restaurant) in Yarraville, Chibog (Filipino restaurant) in West Footscray, Cafe Terroni (Southern Italian restaurant) in Yarraville, and Konjo (Ethiopian restaurant), Charlie’s Pizza Restaurant and Small French Bar in Footscray. Blue Bamboo is a family business that started six years ago. Chef Toan Nguyen said his restaurant brought a taste of Vietnam to Braybrook. “Usually, in my kitchen, I cook with my mum,” he said. “She is my teacher as well. “If I make a mistake, she will help me to fix the mistake. “She learned from my grandmother … she passed on her recipes to me. “My neighbours, people around here, they love the food here. “When I came here, I don’t think I will be a chef because I don’t have no idea how to set up the restaurant. “I am nervous. I just think, oh, I have to bring Vietnamese culture to Braybrook.” To watch the series when it is launched, visit youtube.com/user/cityofmaribyrnong Goya Dmytryshchak

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Funding gives four-bin waste plan a kick along A four-bin household waste and recycling system could be a step closer in Brimbank following the announcement of state government funding to help roll out the new system. Late last month, the state government announced $127 million in funding to help Victorian councils buy new bins, improve drop-off facilities, deliver education campaigns and ensure they have the infrastructure in place to roll out the reforms. The four-bin system will provide each household a bin for glass, on top of the normal recycling, rubbish and green waste bins. In March, Brimbank council called for the state government to help contribute to the council’s transition to a four-bin service.

State funding will help councils transition to a four-bin waste service. (Supplied)

At the time, councillor Virginia Tachos said that the anticipated costs for Brimbank to transfer to the four-bin service was estimated to be about $18 million.

She said fast-tracking Brimbank’s transition to a four-bin system could help reduce the impacts of landfill on the municipality. Mayor Ranka Rasic said the council welcomed the government funding. “This initiative will help reduce the negative impacts on our environment and provide our community with alternative household waste solutions, having the potential to save more than 17,000 tonnes of waste from Brimbank households from going to landfill each year,” Cr Rasic said. “It’s good to be working together to reduce our waste footprint and creating solutions to waste management, rather than continuously using Brimbank as a dumping ground. “Brimbank council is already doing work to

map out a transition plan and looks forward to working with the state government to introduce the four bin system as soon as possible.” Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the government would work hand in hand with councils. “By collecting glass separately, we can make sure more of it is effectively recycled – with jars and bottles transformed multiple times into multiple products,” she said. “We know all Victorians want to be able to do more to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and use resources wisely – this funding helps to do exactly that.” Tara Murray 3 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

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Fix Albion station: MP By Tara Murray Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Bernie Finn has called for Albion station to be upgraded as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. Mr Finn met with representatives of the Albion and Ardeer Community Club and Greater Sunshine Community Alliance at Albion station last week to discuss concerns about the project. He also used the visit to reiterate his calls for the project to be delayed until “proper” community consultation takes place. Residents have been calling for Albion station to be completely upgraded as part of the airport rail project, however Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) is only proposing to make minor improvements to the station. Mr Finn said there are major safety and security concerns with the station and that the pedestrian underpass reminded him of the old Sunshine station.

Bernie Finn visits Albion station with Albion and Ardeer Community Club’s Neil Head. (Supplied)

“You took your life in your own hands when you travelled in that and I can imagine after dark, people walking through that underpass would feel the same way,” he said. “You only get one opportunity to do it

properly and this is an opportunity we can’t let go begging. “This area is a bit ragged at the moment, it could be said, and this station is very jaded and needs a major upgrade to understate things. “We can fix this station and do the airport rail properly. I invite the state government to think about that.” Albion and Ardeer Community Club’s Neil Head welcomed Mr Finn’s visit. “I think the community thinks that the proposals that are currently being displayed are not of a standard required,” he said. “There hasn’t been any consultation to date, we’ve got alternative plans which we think are better plans and happy to discuss with the rail authority.” Mr Head said while the group welcomed RPV’s announcement that community consultation will take place as part of the next stage of the proposal, he said they had concerns about what the engagement would entail.

Mum fights to stop more deaths Allison Rees continues her fight to raise awareness of the dangers of button batteries, so no parents have to go through what she did. Her daughter, Isabella, was 14 months old when she died after a small round battery became lodged in her oesophagus. More than six years have passed, but Ms Rees’ quest to raise awareness about the dangers of button batteries is as strong as ever. Bella’s Footprints, a Facebook group Ms Rees formed, is dedicated to ensuring parents understand the potentially devastating effects of button batteries and how to implement button battery safety practices. “When Bella passed away, about four children per week were estimated to enter hospital due to the ingestion of button batteries,” Ms Rees said. “Now that is 20 a week in Australia, which is frightening. There are more and more products with button batteries in them. They are cheaper and smaller. “We’ve worked so hard to change that. It’s about regulations and manufacturers making changes, it’s about raising awareness for parents and grandparents.”

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The Taylors Hill mother has worked with a number of groups to try and enact change. She travelled to Canberra to speak at Parliament house, seeking changes to the law to stop more preventable deaths. New laws, which will come into place next year, will require products to have secure battery compartments to prevent children from gaining access to the batteries. Ms Rees welcomes the new laws, but said she was still worried that many households had items with unsecured batteries. “Parents don’t buy new things until they break down or need replacing,” she said. “There will still be so many unsafe products in homes.” Ms Rees is currently raising money for billboards to put up across Melbourne to help increase awareness of the dangers of button batteries. St Albans Football Club has reached out and is keen to have a billboard at its home ground, while Ms Rees’ local club Burnside Heights is set to have one too. “I realised the message is not filtering down to the community, they need to be aware what dangers are in their homes,” she said. “Our remotes, car keys and other things have button batteries and are not secured. We are trying to make people aware these things are dangerous. “We know how things work, but we’re not

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thinking about how they operate. “It’s not just about children’s toys, they touch everything.” As well as the billboard campaign, Ms Rees is working with Kids Safe and maternal health nurses to provide families with more information, and on another campaign with

doctors and medical clinics about information videos. She is also working with Playground Australia. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ bellasfootprints

Mayor Ranka Rasic outside Sunshine station. (Joe Mastroianni) 242292

Have your say on airport rail Brimbank council is encouraging residents to have their say about the future Sunshine Transport Precinct and the development of Sunshine station. The state government last week launched community engagement for both projects, along with the Albion Flyover, as part of the broader Melbourne Airport Rail Link project. The council has previously expressed concerns about the lack of community consultation to date, launching its own petition seeking assurances that Brimbank won’t be forgotten. As reported by Star Weekly, Sunshine station will double in size and become a “key transport interchange” under plans for Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link. There will be works around the station precinct, while some upgrades surrounding Albion station will also be included in the project. Mayor Ranka Rasic said Brimbank residents needed to have their say on the project. “We’re pleased that the state government has recognised Sunshine’s strategic importance and is providing an important opportunity for the community to have a say in how this area – our home – is developed,” Cr Rasic said. “I strongly urge our local residents, businesses and stakeholders to make the most of this opportunity to share your aspirations for this project, along with your feedback to the state government. “Many in our community are passionate about the potential for Melbourne Airport Rail, and particularly the proposed Sunshine Super Hub, to regenerate the area and the broader western region. “Similarly, I know many share council’s concerns that the proposed Albion flyover will overshadow development opportunities, fail to integrate the station into the surrounding precinct or acknowledge the heritage value of Albion’s nearby Darling Flour Mill. “With that in mind, we call for true engagement and outcomes that reflect the concerns and aspirations of our community.” Cr Rasic reinforced the council’s view that these projects should help transform the area into a 21st century city, as outlined in the council’s Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050. “The vision outlines a plan to help unlock up to $8 billion of investment and development potential and create between 20,000 and 50,000 new jobs across the precinct over the next 30 years,” she said. The state government is also calling for nominations for a community reference group. To provide feedback on the Sunshine plans, visit: engage.vic.gov.au/sunshine To share feedback on the wider project, visit: engage.vic.gov.au/melbourneairport-rail. Tara Murray

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Remembering the past A Srebrenica flower made up of 8372 smaller knitted flowers will be on display at Watergardens shopping centre. The flower was designed as a symbol of the Srebrenica genocide, with the 11 petals representing July 11– the date the genocide took place – and the smaller flowers representing the number of people killed. The white of the design represents the innocence of the victims and the green, hope for the future. The flower was conceptualised and created by a group of dedicated women from the Bosnian Herzegovina community, many who are survivors of genocide, refugee women, and women looking to stand together for the protection of human rights for all. The project began in Melbourne in 2018and

has now extended to New South Wales and Queensland. Senada Bosnic Ekic, who is part of the group who made the flower, said they wanted to commemorate the events that took place while also educating children. “It is vital that we teach our children not just to tolerate diversity but to cherish it, in our schools, our community and the wider world,” she said. “The campaign of ethnic cleansing that took place in Bosnia was a result of hatred and intolerance left unchallenged.” The flower will be on display at Watergardens from July 11 for two weeks. The Bosnian community will host flower-making workshops from July 8 to 10 between 11am and 2pm outside Woolworths.

Police are investigating a fatal collision at Melbourne Airport last Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Terminal Drive and Centre Road following reports a car and truck had collided about 2.40pm. The driver of the car, a 25-year-old man, died at the scene. The female passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. The truck driver, a 25-year-old man, was interviewed and released without charge. Anyone who witnessed the lead-up to the collision, the collision or who has dash cam footage should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via

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Farmers jolted by power route By Tara Murray Local farmers have been dealt a blow in their fight to prevent overhead power lines from running through their properties. AusNet announced on Wednesday that its preferred route for overhead poles for the Western Victoria Transmission Network Project would run from Bulgana, north of Ararat, to Sydenham. AusNet says the project is set to ensure sustainable and clean renewable energy being produced throughout western Victoria can enter the electricity grid. The power lines will pass through Barb Ford’s Plumpton farm, which has been in her husband’s family since the 1950s.

Ms Ford said she believed underground lines were a better option. “If it does go through, it goes through the middle of the property,” she said. “It goes through every share farmer property we have too. “They have no actual understanding of the effect this will have. They think it’s just farm land and it will not matter.” Ms Ford said height restrictions on equipment being used near the power lines would restrict work from being carried out in paddocks next to the power lines. She said there were also restrictions on burning off near the power lines. “You can’t have a dam within 30 metres of the tower,” she said.

“The whole area is a no-go zone, how are we meant to get to the other side of the property? “If there is a fire, the CFA is not allowed to be in the footprint until AusNet approve.” AusNet executive project director Stephanie McGregor said AusNet will continue to consult over the corridor announcement. “Nobody knows the land like the landholders themselves. We will work with them to ensure agriculture and other land use can continue along the line with minimal disruption,” Ms McGregor said. “As a result of investigations, consultations and recognition that farming occurs under existing transmission lines in Victoria, we can confirm that farmers will be able to grow crops… within the transmission line easement.

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About 350 jobs have been created at the new HelloFresh meal kit packing facility in Ravenhall. (Supplied)

‘Tuckerbox’ brings jobs to west About 350 new jobs have been created as HelloFresh prepares to open Australia’s largest meal kit packing facility in Ravenhall. Nicknamed the Tuckerbox, the 25,500 square-metre chilled production and distribution centre opens this month with new jobs for packers, forklift drivers and quality control as well as management positions. The warehouse will be the largest of the three HelloFresh warehouses across the country and is expected to lead to quicker deliveries across Victoria and a reduction in CO2 emissions due to sustainable design and reduced transport time. HelloFresh Australia chief executive Tom Rutledge said the Tuckerbox will deliver local jobs, improve delivery times and enable expansion of the menu. “The launch of our third and largest

Australian chilled production facility marks an impressive milestone for the business and will allow us to better serve our growing customer base,” he said. “Ultimately our focus is to continuously improve the product offering to our customers and how we can increase the value, convenience, and accessibility of our service.” Mr Rutledge said the size, situation, and sophistication of the warehouse provides “a tremendous platform” for the company to realise these objectives over coming years. “We are pleased to be creating new jobs in the local area and expanding on the partnerships we hold with many local suppliers to provide fresh and high quality ingredients to our customers,” he said. “As the world’s largest meal kit provider, we also have a responsibility to set a clear

precedent and strive towards more sustainable ways of working in our production facilities.” Mr Rutledge said warehouse sustainability features include all outdoor furniture such as picnic tables and inside locker room benches being made of recycled soft plastic, onsite soft plastic recycling and organic waste disposal, solar hot water, skylights to maximise natural light and rainwater harvesting. Motion and daylight sensors will reduce overall energy consumption and an ice pack production machine will produce water-based ice packs, avoiding the microplastics required for gel-filled cool packs. All vacant roles at the new warehouse have been posted on the HelloFresh careers page at www.hellofresh.com.au/careers.

A number of Brimbank voters could find themselves in new electorates at the next state election following the release of proposed boundary distribution changes. The proposed new boundaries, which were released last week by the Electoral Boundaries Commission, show a number of changes to electorates in Melbourne’s west including two new seats, Laverton and Point Cook. The new seat of Laverton contains predominantly Brimbank and Wyndham suburbs, with residents coming from five existing electorates. Ardeer, Albion, Sunshine, Derrimut, Brooklyn and parts of Sunshine North, Deer Park, Cairnlea, St Albans and Braybrook are part of the proposed new electorate. A key factor in the new boundary was the industrial areas across those suburbs. The Kororoit district is set to lose a number of voters, with the seat significantly above the average number of voters. More than 9000 residents from Cairnlea and part of Kings Park will transfer from the existing Kororoit electorate into the St Albans district. Derrimut residents will move into the new Laverton seat and Sydenham West residents would move into the Sydenham district. The Sydenham district also has a significant enrollment above the average. Several submissions proposed that Sydenham lose ground in the west and expand south into St Albans but EBC proposes to move nearly 3000 electors in Taylors Lakes to Niddrie district. All Brimbank residents who were in the seat of Footscray are to move into new electorates. Submissions can be made at ebc.vic. gov.au or emailed to submissions@ebc. vic.gov.au

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Free workshops an introduction to yoga Ever wanted to try yoga and weren’t sure whether it was for you? Now might be the time to try it, with Carja Yoga in Derrimut offering two free workshops during July. The workshops will be held in recognition of International Yoga Day. The sessions will focus on the physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga. For Elise Merchant, Ngoc Nguyen and Nancy Evans, yoga has been a life-changing experience.

Ms Merchant said the studio had become a special place for her after being diagnosed with breast cancer. “Yoga has helped rehabilitate my body after being in hospital and losing most of my muscle mass,” she said. Ms Evans, 76, continued to do yoga throughout the coronavirus lockdown. “Yoga and meditation keep me sane and help me feel calmer within myself. It keeps me fit and I’m much more flexible than four or five years ago.”

Ms Nguyen, who was diagnosed with depression a few years, said yoga had helped her. “I couldn’t sleep without medication and treatment, and then I found yoga. Yoga helped me to heal myself, balance emotional and positive thinking.” The workshops will be held on July 13 and July 15. Details: www.carjayoga.com Nancy (middle) says yoga has changed her life.

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Call for more support for carers By Tara Murray Exhausted local disability carers are calling for big changes to the Brimbank council’s disability action plan. With consultation for the council’s plan for 2021-2025 opening next week, local carers and advocates are saying more action is needed over the next four years. Despina Havelas and Sangeeta Sharma both have children with disabilities and have been big advocates in the community for more support.

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“We had a discussion group [with council] two years ago before the introduction of NDIS [National Disability Insurance Scheme] and we were asking what is the increased support for carers, we’re not just talking about a voucher,” Ms Havelas said. “The NDIS focuses on the person with the

disability. The NDIS expects the family to do more work, leading to carer exhaustion. “Brimbank isn’t worried about the health of carers, the exercise and the mental wellbeing. A lot of us are unpaid in this role.” At a recent council meeting, Ms Havelas asked how many carers the council was supporting. The answer was 163 carers directly supported through the Support for Carers Program, support to some others through the community connector program and vouchers. Ms Havelas said that there were a lot more carers in the municipality, many of whom had

fallen through the cracks. Ms Havelas and Ms Sharma are calling for the council to offer more support via carer support workers. The Brimbank Disability Network Group also shares some of their concerns. Minutes from a recent meeting of the group raised a number of concerns including that there could be better connections in council to help people. Council community wellbeing director Lynley Dumble said the council is committed to supporting people in the community who assist others with daily activities.

The bold choice For Haylee Bissett, putting words onto paper helps her navigate her thoughts. The 15-year-old is among a group of young Brimbank residents who have produced the second edition of The Bold Source, a magazine that is led, curated and designed by young people. The second edition of the bi-annual magazine was released last week to coincide with youth week. Haylee got involved with the magazine two years ago and has loved the opportunity. “I had just finished off from another project and I wanted something new to do,” she said. “I emailed a couple of people through Brimbank Youth Services and found the magazine and I’ve been part of it since. “This is my first time doing anything like a magazine, it’s such a different experience and I thought I wanted to get out of my comfort zone.

The first edition was based around advocacy, while the latest edition is based around transformation and metamorphosis. Haylee, who has both written work and photographs in the magazines, said she loved both of the creative outlets. “I love getting my thoughts down on paper, it makes me feel better about myself.” Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the magazine gives voices to the municipality’s youngest citizens. “This is … testament to the creativity of young people during extraordinary times,” Cr Rasic said. “In future years, we will all look back on this publication with pride at the resilience and spirit of young people in Brimbank during challenging times.” To access the magazine: https:// brimbankyouth.com/the-bold-source-issue-2/ Tara Murray

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Call for nominations: Sunshine Transport Precinct Community Reference Group With a pipeline of major transport investments for the west – including the Metro Tunnel, Suburban Rail Loop, Western Rail Plan and Melbourne Airport Rail –Sunshine Station will develop into a transport superhub and the capital of Melbourne’s west. To ensure we can maximise the beneﬁts of these projects for Sunshine, we’re looking for members of the Sunshine community to join the Sunshine Transport Precinct Community Reference Group. Whether you’re a local resident, business operator or representative of a community group, we want to work with you to help shape the Sunshine Transport Precinct.

More information and applications visit engage.vic.gov.au/Sunshine. Nominations close 26th July 2021.

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Owner Hitesh Palta with deli manager Ronda. (Joe Mastroianni)

Fresh and fabulous - Deer Park IGA Locals out and about have likely noticed that Deer Park IGA looks a bit different – much busier, for one thing. There’s a good reason more customers are seen about the place: the store has undergone a dramatic transformation. It’s the drive and enthusiasm of Hitesh Palta, the dynamic owner of five other IGA stores, that’s injected new life into the Deer Park store. And people are definitely noticing that they haven’t just got their local convenience store ‘back’, but a new and hugely improved shopping destination. “We’ve changed everything,” Hitesh says. “We’ve added a whole new aisle, with shelves brimming with products, more than 2000 of which are new lines. “Customers will find items from India, Korea, Brazil and Britain in the new international section, and our fresh produce section is bright and fresh, with a range to rival the bigger supermarkets. “As well, our liquor department has been stepped up with the addition of 150 new lines, including a specialty high-end range of whiskeys – perfect for the aficionado or gift giver. And

the spruced up deli carries an impressive array of goodies. “We’ve also introduced a sandwich station, with customers able to grab one quickly from the ready-made selection or have one freshly made.” As is common to IGA supermarkets, giving back to the community runs deep at the Deer Park store. Recently, Hitesh offered a sponsorship to the Albanvale Football Club, with all funds to go towards club improvements. Throughout the store, products marked with the Community Chest logo attract a percentage of the purchase price towards a charity, usually the Royal Children’s Hospital. And if seniors shop on Saturday or Sunday, they get a five per cent discount store-wide – yes, alcohol is included, but cigarettes and special promotions are not. An innovative entrepreneur, Hitesh is already thinking about additions to his newest store. He thinks Tattslotto tickets might be next … watch this space. Deer Park IGA, 8 Hatchlands Drive, Deer Park. Opens 7am-9pm Monday-Friday; 8am-9pm

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Outgoing Brimbank chief executive Helen Morrissey says her decision to leave the council is bittersweet. Ms Morrissey retires from the council on July 15, after almost 40 years in local government and 11 years at Brimbank. She said there had been a lot of changes since she first joined the council as a general manager. She become chief executive in 2017. “There were two lots of administrators and two lots of councillors,” she said. “We had an extremely long time with administrators and then with the new council in 2016. “Although a lot of things have changed, a lot of things have stayed the same. “The best intentions to improve the community are still at the heart of it.” Ms Morrissey said that when she joined the council, she was confident that Brimbank could really become something. “I came from Maribyrnong and had seen the change that happened and I’ve always said [change] follows the train line,” she said. “The people I was working with had the vision … around the whole idea of Sunshine being the capital of Melbourne’s west and that has evolved over that time. The idea of the community and civic centre at Hampshire Road and having satellite community hubs at St Albans, Deer Park, Keilor and Sydenham were envisaged at that time. “You see the before and after pictures of St Albans and Sunshine. You wouldn’t believe the changes that have happened there. There has been a commitment from the council – whether administrators or councillors – to continue to improve the feel and the look of the city.” Ms Morrissey said the past 18 months during the COVID-19 pandemic have been the

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hardest of her professional career. She said she was proud of how the council had responded to the pandemic. Ms Morrissey said Brimbank would remain an important part of her life and she would watch on with a slight touch of sadness as many of the projects she has played a major role in come to fruition, such as the St Albans Health

and Wellbeing Hub. “I spend a lot of time in Brimbank,” she said. “I’ll always keep Brimbank close, it’s just a place that gets under your skin. “I’ll miss the people. I love their passion for the community, bunch of real go-getters, they want the best for the community, I’ll miss my team.”

A Sunshine-based program aimed at reducing offending behaviour and recidivism will continue for at least another 12 months. The Youth Umbrella Project, which is run by Youth Junction, seeks to connect with young people between the ages of 12 and 25 to reduce crime-related risk factors and increase engagement with school, training or employment and connection to community. As reported by Star Weekly, Youth Junction feared the program would end on June 30 when funding ran out. But the state government recently announced it would contribute $400,000 to the project as part of the youth crime prevention grants fund to ensure its future. Youth Junction chief executive Jo Malcolm-Black said the organisation was delighted the program would continue. To be in involved in the program, a young person must be residing in Brimbank and currently be involved in the justice system. “After four years we know we have been able to provide successful support to approximately 250 young people who were at risk, and help them work on protective factors, and reducing risk,” she said. “We are grateful that the success of a community-based initiative has been acknowledged, and can be continued in Brimbank.” Details: info@youthjunctioninc.net.au or 9091 8200. Tara Murray

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Cr Kathy Majdlik I’m thrilled to tell you that we’ve adopted the 2021/2022 Council budget and this year, we’ll be delivering more capital projects than ever before. In fact, we’re making a $153 million investment in capital projects across the City of Melton, with an average rate rise of just 1.5 per cent. Much like last year, this year’s budget will deliver an outstanding mix of additional leisure facilities, new community buildings, major road upgrades, increased pathway connections, quality services, and much more. And, as our City’s COVID recovery continues, these works will also have a really positive impact on the local economy. Thank you to everyone who contributed feedback to help shape this year’s budget. I look forward to seeing these and more projects progress over the next year, and we’ll be sure to keep you updated on major milestones.

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Council budget: Low rate rise; record capital works The City of Melton Budget 2021-2022 was adopted by Council last week, and it includes a record $153.57 million capital works program and a low rate rise of 1.5 per cent. Residents will benefit from projects across the city including significant building works; recreational, leisure and community facilities; an extensive roads investment; footpaths and cycleways; bridge works; street tree planting; new library books; and public art. Budget highlights include: • Construction of the new Mt Atkinson Community Hub • Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve sports field upgrade • Extension of Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre • Construction of a new pavilion and oval at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve • MacPherson Park redevelopment

stage two), Toolern Vale • Signalised intersection at Caroline Springs Boulevard and The Crossing, Caroline Springs

• Duplication of Hume Drive, Taylors Hill (from Calder Park Drive to Gourlay Road)

• Signalised intersection at Taylors Road and Westwood Drive, Caroline Springs

• An $85 pensioner rebate for eligible property owners

Coburn Ward with Ashleigh Vandenberg

$70.27 million ROAD UPGRADES

$39.66 million BUILDINGS

$17.5 million LEISURE AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES

$4.22 million

I understand this has been an extremely important issue for all communities and councils involved in this matter, and dumping contaminated soil close to where people live and work should never be an option.

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I’d like to thank everyone who supported Council’s campaign and gave our community a strong voice against this proposal.

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The City of Melton is fortunate to have a thriving natural environment, which is why I am committed to tackling illegal dumping. Earlier this year, as a result of a notice of motion I put forward, Council wrote to Lilly D’Ambrosio, Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change seeking her support on policy and legislation to help deter this type of illegal activity. I’m very pleased that the Minister recently announced changes which will see the EPA and Council play a more active role in policing illegal rubbish dumping. Women in leadership is something I continue to champion. I am proud to participate in the Gender Equality Advisory Committee and contribute to the 1000 Women Standing for Victorian Councils, which seeks to reach the State Government goal of 50:50 gender parity on councils by 2025. The importance of women in leadership was also forefront in discussions I have had with Shaun Leane, Minister for Local

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You’re welcome to contact me regarding council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.

• Signalised intersection at Taylors Road and Plumpton Road, Plumpton

• Signalised intersection at Caroline Springs Boulevard and Rockbank Middle Road, Caroline Springs

To view the 2021-2022 Melton City Council Budget in full, visit melton.vic.gov.au/budget

After Council fiercely campaigned to keep the West Gate Tunnel soil out of the City of Melton, I’m relieved to report that Melbourne Regional Landfill in Ravenhall has not been selected as the preferred site by Transurban. Hi Quality in Bulla has been named the preferred location.

• Signalised intersection at Taylors Road and Sinclairs Road, Plumpton

$214,300 PUBLIC ART

Government and Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Women. Council has adopted our 2021/22 Budget and I’m excited to see an increase in spending within Coburn ward, while keeping the rate increase below the State Government’s rate cap. Highlights of the capital works program include road upgrades at Bridge Road, Exford Road, and Bulmans Road, Melton Recycling Facility expansion, Bridge Road Recreation Reserve Pavilion, Melton Recreation Reserve Pavilion and turf wicket, Melton Town Centre revitalisation, Alfred Road construction and Arnolds Creek Children’s & Community Centre expansion. Thank you for working together to build a healthy, safe and strong Melton. Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 183; email: ashleigh.vandenberg@melton.vic. gov.au and to keep up to date with new announcements follow me on my Facebook page @ crvandenberg

Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details

Mayor Cr Kathy Majdlik

Deputy Mayor Cr Goran Kesic

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Cr Lara Carli

Cr Moira Deeming

Cr Sophie Ramsey

Cr Julie Shannon

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Man jailed for opium importation By Benjamin Millar A Burnside Heights man faces deportation from Australia to Iran after being sentenced to a seven-year prison term for his role in smuggling opium into the country. Saeid Balagar, a 25-year-old Iranian asylum seeker, appeared in the County Court for his role in attempting to import the drug. Balagar entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of five years and six months. The court heard Balagar had attempted to

take possession of a consignment containing 10.83 kilograms of pure opium shipped from Istanbul to Melbourne in January 2018, valued up $740,000 on the streets. The consignment was addressed to Nader Khanmohammadi, a housemate of Balagar’s at an address in St Albans, with a contact number registered in Balagar’s name. Intercepted phone calls revealed Balagar discussing concerns about the whereabouts of the package before it arrived. An AFP officer posing as a delivery driver rang Balagar to arrange delivery of the package.

Following Balagar’s arrest officers found the two boxes containing the opium in the garage. Balagar told police he had met Khanmohammadi when the pair were travelling to Australia on the boat that brought them from Indonesia in 2013. He said his housemate was to be paid $10,000, of which he would receive $1000 in return for providing his phone number as the contact as he spoke better English. Judge Frances Dalziel said while Khanmohammadi’s name and former address were on the consignment, she did not consider

this to be evidence that he had the more significant role in the offending. “It was submitted by the prosecutor that in view of the inconsistencies in the interview I should be slow to accept your assertion that you were only going to receive $1000,” she said. “You did everything you could to take possession of the drug.” The court heard Balagar’s visa expired in 2018 and he faces the prospect of being deported at the end of his prison term. Khanmohammadi was sentenced in 2019 to four years and six months’ imprisonment.

Green road ahead Recycled bottles, milk cartons and curbside waste are all playing a role in the Fitzgerald Road level crossing removal works. As Level Crossing Removal Authority ramps up work on the project, workers have installed 450 metres of recycled pipes which will be part of drainage around the new road bridge being built over the rail line. In total, 250,000 bottles and close to the equivalent of 65 kilometres of waste milk bottles have been used to make the 73 pipes . A project spokesman said the environmentally-friendly pipes are a perfect engineering solution for the project because their rigidness makes them ideal for use in clay conditions on large infrastructure projects. As part of the crossing removal, more than 200 trees and 150,000 shrubs will be planted at the site once the road bridge is complete. The crossing is one of three in Brimbank which will be removed by 2023.

The removal of the Fitzgerald Road and Robinsons Road crossings in Deer Park were announced in January. In April, it was announced that the Mt Derrimut Road crossing in Deer Park would also be removed. Tara Murray

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Leading the way out We’ve been told vaccination is the only way out of the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world. Despite claims of being behind schedule and a slow take-up, the state’s vaccination roll-out has so far reached almost 400,000 Victorians. Frontline workers at

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Shail Patel, Tarneit

I have worked for Western Health for 20 years. I am one of the ICU in-charge nurses. Working at the vaccination hub has been physically exhausting but nice. People are so overwhelmed, so excited and so grateful – especially with the current outbreak. It’s been an eye-opener for many. A lot could have come two or three months ago. It’s very satisfying when we see big crowds because the more people who are vaccinated, the safer we will be, the safer the community will be. Hopefully in time we can go back to life as normal as we possibly can. I think that’s what everyone is hoping for. In ICU, I’ve seen the effects COVID has on patients and families. For me, that’s been an eye-opener. If we can avoid what we went through last year that will be absolutely amazing because it was a very stressful, depressing year, not just for the public but for the nurses. I worked in ICU. I saw the devastation COVID had on people and on the community. To be in lockdown so long, everything was affected – socially, economically and emotionally. A lot of people have had the idea that they’d be better covered with Pfizer because the two doses are given closer together but that’s not true. It’s about reassuring people that both vaccines are effective and offer a lot of protection.

I started working at the vaccination hub in February this year. I’m a nurse immuniser. It’s been a good experience. I just graduated in January and one month later I was here doing my best to help the community with vaccinations. Initially the response was a bit slow but people have started coming after the positive cases in the community. They are realising that vaccinations are the one key thing to protect ourselves from the virus. We aren’t experiencing as many harassments as we usually experience in our day-to-day life as a nurse. I’ve been in wards doing my placements and I’ve seen people doing it, but I think with vaccinations they know we are doing our best to save the community. There’s always happy faces here, excited to get the jab done, taking selfies and videos to post on social media with the hashtag #JabDone. There’s not too many people worried about vaccination here. We do our best to educate them on how the vaccines help the body and help us stay protected from the virus. We have brochures here from the health department to help provide information to people. From my personal experience, both my parents back in India are under 50 and have had AstraZeneca and they haven’t had any issues. I’m worried about my family but they are doing their best to stay safe.

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Sunshine Hospital and Melbourne Showgrounds share their thoughts, in their own words.

Prabhdeep Sandhu, Wyndham Vale I graduated in 2020. It’s been very full-on to start my nursing career during a pandemic. I have been working in the Melbourne Showgrounds vaccination hub for about a month. I was working at the COVID testing site, also at Melbourne Showgrounds, for about eight months. The first week I worked at the vaccination hub, it was very quiet, but since the outbreak in Victoria it’s been so busy. It’s been really good to see so many people coming through. I try to encourage people to get vaccinated. It think it’s good for everyone – for themselves and for their families. I trust science. Vaccination is the only way we’re going to be able to stop the spread of COVID. I am from India. I moved here in 2016 and studied nursing here in Australia. It’s been very difficult to see what’s happening with COVID in my country. It’s not quite so bad where I’m from, in the north, but it’s still very sad.

Nina Lama Tamang, Oak Park

Alyssa Andrea, Caroline Springs

Andrew Tesaluna, Burnside Heights

I started at the vaccination hub in March. I really like it, I really do. I have worked at a lot of other jobs and for me to come back and actually want to work is a big thing for me. I am a RUSON (Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing) studying nursing so I’m helping everywhere. I’ve been put everywhere except for vaccinating people. Being able to help the community, that’s what I’ve always wanted to do – to give back and help the community. My work changes everyday. I’m known for ‘hall marshalling’ where I’m up the front putting people in cubicles when the nurses are ready. I also do observations to check everyone is doing well after getting the vaccine, as well as assisting with checking them out once they’re ready to leave.

I have been a nurse since 2016 and I’ve been working at the vaccination hubs at Melbourne Showgrounds and Sunshine Hospital for the past few months. I’m enjoying it here because I feel like I’m helping the community. It’s challenging when it gets really busy. Sometimes we need to call in interpreters so we can go through the consent process for people getting vaccinated. I’m from the Philippines. COVID has been difficult for my family because we lost my father in 2020. He had lung cancer. I wasn’t able to fly home to be with him. He died about a month after he was diagnosed. Luckily I went home in February 2020 for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. We didn’t know my dad was sick then, so it was a big family celebration.

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I’m an agency nurse. I’ve worked at some different COVID testing sites and at the moment I’m at the Melbourne Showgrounds testing site. I’m working here as a swabbing nurse. Sometimes it’s challenging because people react differently to being tested. Lots of people get teary eyes. Some people think it tickles, other people find it painful. I think people have found the latest lockdown difficult because we don’t know when this is all going to end. I am still studying and soon I’ll be starting my next placement in Werribee in the medical and surgical areas. I want to get into surgical nursing. It’s been a really good opportunity to be involved in COVID testing because it’s something different to be exposed to. As a student, I’ve learnt a lot during COVID. We get updated information about the virus all the time when you are working as a swabbing nurse. But COVID has also been difficult for students – last year my placements were cancelled.

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Movie day

Sewing group

In celebration of Youth Week, Baseline welcomes all 10-to-18-year-olds for a movie day at Village Cinemas, Westfield Plenty Valley. Watch a screening of Cruella on Wednesday, July 7, 1.30-4.30pm. Bookings essential. ■ https://bit.ly/3d4rtNu

The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets 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.

Traditional games

Deer Park probus

Celebrate NAIDOC Week by learning and experiencing aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through an afternoon of games at West Sunshine Community Centre on Wednesday, July 7, 2-4pm. Open to young people aged eight to 16. Bookings essential. ■ 9249 4555

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

Altona North combined probus 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

Winter solstice Celebrate all things winter at the Eynesbury Winter Solstice, Saturday, July 10, from 5pm at 479 Eynesbury Road, Eynesbury. There will be a big bonfire, marshmallow pits, food trucks and a sausage sizzle. ■ https://eynesbury.com.au/winter-festival/

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

Farmers market The Kyneton Farmers Market is on Saturday, July 10, 8.30am-1pm at St Paul’s Park, Piper Street, Kyneton.

Garden club Book sale

The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

The Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries will hold a book sale on Saturday July 10, from 9.30am to 12.30pm in the Friends Book Room at Williamstown Library. Books, CDs, and DVDs available at bargain prices.

Women’s choir Get money smart

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

Learn how to manage your money and stay out of debt. Hobsons Bay residents aged between 16 and 25 years are being invited to complete a Get Money Smart workshop. All participants will receive a Bendigo Bank savings account with a $100 balance. The free program is delivered by WynBay LLEN, Laverton Community Integrated Services and partially sponsored by Bendigo Bank. The workshop is at Laverton Community Hub from July 14 to August 11 on Wednesdays from 4pm to 6pm. ■ www.wynbayllen.org.au/getmoney-smartlaverton-1

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

Friendship Group Special community meeting Sunbury Residents Association (SRA) has organised a community meeting at 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 14 at the Sunbury Bowling Club. A representative from the Big Build team will provide a presentation. ■ www.4sunbury.com

Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

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Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on internet safety (July 14), using email (August 4), how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

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Hobsons Bay band Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, l hbcityband@gmail.com

Laverton Community Choir All welcome for a friendly singing get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013

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Love Our Street 3029 Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which

My Social Club An 18+ not-for-profit disability recreation, sports and social sub-branch of “Rainbow Club Point Cook Inc”. Meets every third Friday at local venues for meals and social interaction. Members plan their own adventures. Membership fee is NDIS funded. ■ www.mysocialclub.org.au, email: social@ rainbowclub.org.au or call 0414 384 557 during business hours

Dutch language classes Victorian School of Languages has opened enrolment for Dutch language classes for children prep-10 in Altona North. With enough interest, classes will start from term 3. ■ www.vsl.vic.edu.au

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

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PUZZLES No. 036

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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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: 14 words: Good 21 words: Very good

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MATES NOSES OCTAL PASTA PEELS PELTS RABBI RENTS RESET RINSE ROSES ROUGH RUFFS SAUTE SEEKS SHELL SLATE SLEEP SNEAK STALE STRAW

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5 LETTERS ACUTE ADULT ALIAS AMBOS AVAIL BREAK CARAT CHUTE CIDER COBRA CREPE EARNS ENSUE FELON FROWN FRUIT GOODO GRINS ISSUE LINEN

QUICK QUIZ

Beginning with c, what is the term for the smokeless propellant developed in the UK to replace gunpowder?

What is the term for an aunt of your mother or father?

What type of food is consommé?

What is the largest rodent species in the world?

What was Christopher Reeve’s last starring role before the accident which left him paralysed?

Name the album released by Rihanna (pictured) in 2010.

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28 words: Excellent

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WORDFIT

What colour are the flower petals of the saffron crocus?

The term ‘greenhorn’ originally applied to what animal?

Who wrote the collection of poetry Birthday Letters, released in 1998?

10 Which of the following is a leavened bread: chapati, roti, naan or matzo?

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Somehow it doesn’t seem right that a large Audi SUV should have received the RS (Racing Sport) treatment. But when you stop and think about it the German automaker has been in the forefront of high-performance vehicles for many years. Since it launched the famed quattro way back in the late 1980s. Audi RS Q8 says it’s a masterpiece of engineering that can be used on racetracks as well as in off-road conditions. Hopefully the off-road feature is restricted to exploring the great Australian outback and doesn’t refer to off-road on racetracks… We have just spent an enjoyable week behind the wheel of the hottest, biggest Audi of them all, the RS Q8.

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of trouble if they’re paying more attention to emails and texts than their driving.

Driving

Styling There’s nothing shy and retiring about the Audi RS Q8. It has wider guards by 10mm at the front and 5mm at the rear. This not only makes space for 23-inch alloy wheels but also adds to the I-am-very-serious statement. The blackout treatment of the grille and air intakes gives it a tough look. A slim roof-mounted spoiler tells drivers of cars that have just been overtaken that an Audi RS means business. The rear diffuser is finished in a honeycomb pattern. The huge two massive oval tailpipes not only look good but put out the right sounds.

There’s no doubt this is serious sporting SUV with its black treatment and pumped guards. (Supplied)

juggle the passenger / luggage space. What seems to be the standard Audi instrument binnacle looks tiny in the big Q8, with the rest of the dash being extra wide.

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A top-end B&O sound system produces excellent musical entertainment. The RS Q8 has Audi’s MMI navigation plus infotainment system that’s operated by a large integrated touchscreen that’s easy to use. Apple CarPlay Interior The RS Q8 sports seats are finished in and Android Auto are standard, while the perforated leather with the signature RS intelligent navigation suggests route guidance honeycomb-pattern stitching. The front based on your previous trips. seats are heated and cooled, the rears have heating only. All three rear seats are large and Engines / transmissions comfortable. They slide fore and aft to let you The Audi twin turbo 4.0 V8 engine produces

600 horsepower, or in our metric language 441kW. Then there’s the stump pulling 800 Nm of torque. You can leap from zero to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds - in an SUV ! Audi’s eight-speed automatic has been uprated to handle the extra grunt and to provide very sharp shifts to keep it keep the power coming. Drive is sent to all four wheels in a 40:60 ratio (front:rear) in normal driving. There’s a mechanical centre differential can send the four wheels between 70:30 or 15:85 to adjust to driving and road conditions.

Safety The big Audi Q8 has a full range of occupant protection systems should the car still crash. There’s plenty of equipment to keep drivers out

The virtual Audi Cockpit has extra RS information for the sporting driver; a g-meter, torque and power output dials, as well as shift lights when you’re driving in manual mode. There are eight drive modes; Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency, Allroad, and Off-road. Keen drivers who really know their stuff can tailor their RS Q8 to their precise needs, altering engine and transmission mapping, steering, the air suspension and even the sound of the engine. At low speed, the rear wheels turn five degrees in the opposite direction to the front. This makes it more maneuverable in tight spaces such as tight car parks. In normal diving the rear wheels turn 1.5 degrees in the same direction as the fronts to improve handling. The air suspension, which can vary ride height by up to 90 mm. As low as 40mm for when you want to get sporty. Cornering is precise and the big Audi provides good feedback and lets you know when it’s starting to feel uncomfortable. It does like a drink. Around town and in the suburbs, we were looking at numbers in the 15 to 18 litres per hundred kilometres – we had expected better than this. Country running saw it drop to 11 to 13 litres. On motorways it came under 10 litres per hundred kilometres.

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Travel Bug sneaks home By Michael Howard Metropolitan racing came to Bendigo Saturday night and the locals gave an almighty flex, dominating the card and delivering a local trainer and his young reinsman their greatest racing thrills. Trainer Jaason McNaulty and reinsman Ryan Sanderson broke through for their first Group 3 wins when Travel Bug snuck up the rails to claim the Aldebaran Park Touch Merchant Trotters Free For All at Lords Raceway. Paying a handsome $71 with TAB fixed odds, the five-year-old trotting gelding registered the richest win of his career in the just-turned 18-year-old’s hands and Sanderson was duly delighted when speaking to Trots Vision post-race. “It’s amazing, my first Group 3, it’s always good to win these races and with that horse it’s probably even more special,” Sanderson said. “I’m just really happy.” He had to earn the honour, having been three back on the pegs but found an opening inside Majestic Courtney (leader’s back) and Aldebaran Crescent (leader) to score by a half-head. “He travelled really good the whole way and I thought if I could get some clear air he would run home really good,” Sanderson said. “[Travel Bug] was lucky enough to get up the inside of Kate [Gath] and he just really stuck on and didn’t get tired. “He’s an ultra-consistent horse and been running in those really good races week to week against the really good free-for-allers. Just super proud of him, he just shows up every week and is just an honest horse.” It would also have been a proud moment for McNaulty, with his ninth training win the richest of his career and making him one of

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several local trainers to shine at Bendigo. Chris Svanosio and driver Tayla French combined to win the second and third races on the card when She Will Rock and Brandlo Prince both saluted early in the program. And then Strathfieldsaye’s Julie and Glenn Douglas kept the good times rolling with Vandanta winning the Haeuslers Echuca Claiming Pace and then their seven-year-old, Toby Ogara, fittingly capped off the night with a win in the last. Beyond the locals, Western Sonador ticked the first box in his new campaign, which has connections now hoping to navigate northern borders and claim a place in Queensland’s star-studded Blacks A Fake on July 24. Stephen O’Donoghue and Rebecca Bartley’s gifted five-year-old returned for his first race

since March and did it in cruise control to win the Simonds Home Bendigo Pace, including holding off a tenacious late challenge from in-form Torrid Saint. It was just what Bartley had hoped of Western Sonador, who shook off his winter slumber with a 26.9-second final quarter that clinched the $20,000 win. “He was really good tonight,” Bartley told Trots Vision. “I was a little bit worried in the stabling area, he was really quiet and a completely different horse to what I had in Sydney. “This time in he’s just done everything so easy. He’s had a couple of trials, they were easy, he hasn’t been put under any pressure yet, so coming into the race I was just a little concerned that he might be a bit underdone.

“Once we got the front easy he relaxed and dropped the bit and was good.” He was able to amble through in even time in the first two quarters and there was no rush to hasten the pace with little pressure on his outside as Shadow Sax was sadly pulled up from the breeze. Only Torrid Saint, who was perched on Western Sonador’s back throughout, loomed as a threat and while he got within a neck the win always appeared in Bartley’s keeping. “This was more or less just a good trial for him tonight,” she said. “The plans are to try and get to Queensland (for the Constellation Carnival), that’s a bit up in the air at the moment with the whole COVID situation. “We learned a lot when he was in Sydney, he was just over the top and by the last race everyone knew who he was. He was carrying on. “So this is just more a learned experience, to let him grow and mature and hopefully it does make him a better horse.” There’s plenty of talent already impressing at Albion Park, including the likes of Expensive Ego and Copy That who were both impressive tonight, but Bartley can’t help but be excited by the prospect in her hands. It’s prompted inevitable comparisons to the stable’s previous star, San Carlo. The pair share a granddam in Ailsa, with San Carlo being out of her second foal Bridge Player and Western Sonador out of her fourth foal Refresh Me. Both the broodmares were by Classic Garry. “He’s very exciting,” Bartley said of Western Sonador. “Murray [San Carlo] was a once-in-a-lifetime horse and you didn’t think you would get another one. For this horse to come along it’s really special. We are very lucky to have two of them in a short time.”

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8. Which two nations tied in the 2019 cricket world cup final?

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Digging deep Diggers Rest and Romsey put their bodies on the line at the weekend in the chase for glory in the RDFL. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni caught some of the on-field action.

1/ Romsey players William Di Pietro and Aaron Paterson tackle Benjamin McMahon. 2/ Digggers Rest’s James McMahon is held off the ball by Leigh McMahon. 3/ Diggers Rest players celebrate a goal. 4/ Romsey’s Aaron Paterson and William Di Pietro take on Benjamin McMahon. 5/ Ruckmen Nathan Ho and Sean Egan do their dance. 6/ Diggers Rest’s Sean Egan has a tight hold on Aaaron Paterson. 7/ Diggers Rest’s Cole Laurie takes a great grab over Romsey’s Nathan Tessari and Kane Brinkhuis. 8/ Diggers Rest’s Taylor Hine shows some dash. 9/ Romesy’s Michael Tinkler shrugs off a tackle. (Joe Mastroianni). 242733 29 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

SPORT Triplett’s big move Down Under Rising basketball star Zac Triplett is bringing his talents back to Australia, signing with National Basketball League champions Melbourne United. After one year at college in America, Triplett, who played his junior basketball with Keilor Thunder, decided the opportunity to turn pro in his home town was too good to refuse. He signed a two-year development contract with the team, with the potential for that to be turned into a place on the main list. Triplett said signing with United was the best thing for his career right now. “It’s very exciting, with them obviously coming off winning the championship,” he said. “It’s super exciting to be part of the side. I was with them during the grand final week after they came back from Perth. “It’s unreal and they’re a great bunch of guys and great staff and coaches.” Triplett is no stranger to United. He spent many hours around the club growing up and attending matches with best mate and fellow

rising basketball star Josh Giddey. He then spent time with the club before heading to college at the University of Portland. When he came back to Australia in April, United was one of his first points of contact. He said one thing that impressed him about United was their focus on signing local players as development players with on eye on the future. “I trained with the guys before I went off to college,” he said. “I messaged them when I got back from college asking to train with them again. “I spoke with [coach] Dean [Vickerman] and [chief executive] Vince [Crivelli] about the option to stay with United. We then had a few meetings. “Turning pro was the right option for me.” Triplett said the decision to turn his back on college was a hard one with COVID-19 having made a big impact on his time in the US. “COVID was tough with not being able to train as much as we liked. There were teams

shut down and lockdowns,” he said. “It was good to have experienced something new. I just tried to get the best out of myself. “Playing against teams like Gonzaga gives me confidence to play against men. Some of those guys will be drafted in the NBA in the future.” Triplett hasn’t had to look far for advice on making the transition in the NBL, talking with Giddey daily. Giddey, who is with the Australian Boomers training squad ahead of the Olympics, was the NBL’s rookie of the year this season. He is on the radar of NBA clubs ahead of the upcoming draft. “I’m best mates with him,” Triplett said of Giddey. “I was in Adelaide with him for a bit when I came back to Australia and we worked out together before he went overseas.” Triplett said he was hoping to follow in Giddey’s footsteps and look to the NBA. Tara Murray

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Pierias’ headed to Japan By Tara Murray Dylan Pierias’ debut for the under-23 Australian soccer team will be on one of the biggest stages. The 21-year-old Western United midfielder was last week named in the Olyroos squad of 18 for this month’s Tokyo Olympic Games. Pierias said he was still in shock that he had been picked in the squad. “I’ve never been in the training squad with the side and now the first time I’ve got called up is in the squad for the Olympics,” he said. “When I got told I was going to the Olympics, it was an unreal feeling. “When I was younger I didn’t know you could go to the Olympics for football. Once I found out the under-23 team could go, it was one of my dreams.” Pierias, who is one of the youngest players in the team, said he thought he had a slight 30 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

chance of getting a call-up to the squad after a strong year with Western United. The Olyroos return to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. The team flew out for Japan on Thursday to prepare for the competition which begins on July 22. “The boys who qualified the team for the Olympics did an amazing job,” he said. “It’s special for Australia that the football boys will be going to the Olympics and we’ll go out there and do our best. “We’ll start with a little camp and then head into the competition. It’ll be a great experience.” Pierias said he had been to Japan once before, but with COVID-19 restrictions he was unsure what they could and couldn’t do over there. He hopes the Olyroos will come away with a medal. “We’re going in with a fearless mentality and we don’t care who we come up against,” he said.

Making the under-23 team continues Pierias’ rise through the ranks, having represented Australia at under-17 and under-20 level. He’s hoping it’s just the start of things to come. “The Socceroos is always in the back of my mind, but I’m currently focusing on the Olympics. “This is a chance to impress. The ultimate dream is to play for the Socceroos and hopefully it’s something I can get selected for down the track.” Among those watching Pierias will be a couple of his former clubs, Keilor Park and Spring Hills. Pierias, who grew up in Caroline Springs and still lives in the west, says he wants to do the west of Melbourne proud. Pierias’ Western United teammate Lachlan Wales was named as one of four training players with the squad.

City West Falcons have moved to the top of the Victorian Netball League Championship division ladder. The Falcons faced a previously undefeated Melbourne University on Wednesday night, in their biggest test this season. The Falcons jumped out of the blocks and opened up a 12 goal lead at the main break. That margin would prove to be vital with a much closer second half. The Falcons eventually won, 53-44. Falcons coach Marg Lind was pleased with the intensity of the side. She said the group had come back well after the COVID-19 break. “It was a good game,” she said. “We were playing a pretty experienced, strong and physical side. “We showed a lot of enthusiasm and we had a really good spirit. We chased down balls and the talk was really positive on the court.” Jane Cook shot 42 goals from 49 attempts for the Falcons against an experienced defensive line-up. Lind said she was pleased with Zoe Davies’ strong first half and the performance of Soli Ropati at wing defence, while the attack end also played well. The win moves the Falcons above Melbourne to the top of the table with seven wins and a draw. Lind said despite sitting on top they were anything but favourites. “There are still four or five good teams and anyone can beat anyone on their day.” The Falcons under-19 and division 1 teams also recorded wins. The Falcons this week face the Southern Saints, the only team they haven’t played so far. The competition wasn’t originally going to play this week, with the under-17 and under-19 national championships scheduled, but they were cancelled last week due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lind said it was disappointing for their players in those teams, with many of the girls also missing out last year. Tara Murray

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