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Project will rock you Encompass Community Services has launched an initiative to rock your world. The not-for-profit organisation last month started the Encompass Rocks project, dropping more than 500 painted rocks across parks and open spaces in the Wyndham and Greater Geelong municipalities. The rocks have all been painted by community members, including the Woodville Residents group of Hoppers Crossing, Wyndham Park Community Centre in Werribee and Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre in Wyndham Vale. Each rock has directions to the Encompass Rocks Facebook page written on them. People who find the rocks are encouraged to take a photo and post it to the page, then leave the painted pebbles behind for someone else to discover. Community members are also being urged to paint rocks with nature themes or inspirational words, to hide outdoors for others to find. Encompass Community Services, which has offices in Werribee and Geelong, supports people with disabilities, disengaged youth, the long-term unemployed and those facing financial, social or learning barriers. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ EncompassRocks/ or https://www. encompass-cs.org.au/

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Demand for help surges By Alesha Capone Uniting Wyndham has issued an urgent call for donations from the public as increasing numbers of people turn to charities and community services for help. Almost a third of people requesting emergency relief from Uniting’s Werribee office during the latest Victorian COVID-19 lockdown were new clients. Across the fortnight, from May 25 to June 8, 140 people sought help, including an increase in people who had lost employment or been

stood down. Demand for food parcels and help paying bills increased and there was a rise in the number of people needing pharmacy assistance and in rental arrears. Uniting Vic.Tas general manager – north and west Victoria – Annette Kelly-Egerton, said some people were “being forced to choose between purchasing food or paying for electricity”. “It’s the most disadvantaged people in our community who are always hardest hit in the colder months,” she said. “This is a time of great uncertainty and we

know there are many people in our community who are really struggling.” The Uniting Vic.Tas office in Werribee, Uniting Wyndham, is seeking donations of new and good-quality used blankets, sheet sets, doonas, swags, jackets and other winter woollies as part of its annual winter appeal. The organisation is also calling for financial donations to support those doing it tough. Ms Kelly-Egerton said a $29 donation was enough to buy a new blanket or doona for someone in need. “We’re asking people to contribute what they

can,” she said. “All donations are welcomed and will be appreciated this winter.” Donations can be made in person at Uniting Wyndham, 19 Duncans Road Werribee between 9am and 2.30pm on weekdays; Ray White Werribee; Penrose Promenade Community Centre; Tarneit library and Featherbrook Youth Resource Centre. Financial donations can be made online at https://unitingblanketwyndham.gofundraise. com.au. Details: www.unitingvictas.org.au or 9051 2000.

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Ex-mayors call for monitor By Alesha Capone Three former Wyndham mayors have called for a monitor to be appointed to Wyndham council. The ex-councillors – Henry Barlow, Pat Goodwin and Kim McAliney – said they were speaking out because they are concerned for Wyndham’s future. The trio has a combined total of more than four decades’ experience serving on Wyndham council. Ms Goodwin was the municipality’s first female mayor during the 1990s. Mr Barlow and Ms McAliney were councillors from 2016-20.

Ms McAliney said there has been “an escalation” in behaviour at Wyndham council meetings including swearing, name-calling, intimidation, interruption, yelling and a lack of respect shown during debates. She said councillors have a responsibility to behave professionally. “Enough is enough,” Ms McAliney said. Ms McAliney said she felt that she had no choice but to resign from the council last June. “I felt my professionalism and integrity was being compromised,” she said. Ms Goodwin said that her reaction to council meetings was to think: “Oh my God, it’s dreadful”.

“What is happening now is against everything I envisage it should be,” she said. The three former mayors said that many residents, including former councillors, have contacted them about the council’s behaviour. Mr Barlow descibed some of the behaviours as “just shocking”. “I’d hate for people to think you’ve got to act like that on council to get things done,” he said. Ms McAliney, Ms Goodwin and Mr Barlow said they would like the state government to appoint a monitor to oversee Wyndham council’s meetings and briefings.

They said a monitor was needed because they did not want to see Wyndham council dismissed, like Whittlesea, Greater Geelong and Casey councils have been. Mr Barlow said the monitor should work closely with the council’s new chief executive Stephen Wall, who is due to start on August 9, “to see the bad behaviour … cease”. A Wyndham council spokesperson said avenues for dealing with concerns about council behaviour were outlined in Wyndham’s code of conduct, with the Local Government Inspectorate and the local government minister “being the final decision-makers depending on the matter raised”.

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Make a date to exercise you’re sure to find something that’s right for you,” Cr Maynard said. “The Active Wyndham Calendar is also a great opportunity for Wyndham sporting clubs and fitness providers to promote their programs and services directly to the local community.” Cr Maynard said the calendar was a key part of the new Active Wyndham initiative, which aims to make it easier for Wyndham residents to regularly participate in physical activity. “Australian physical activity guidelines recommend adults achieve 150 minutes of moderate intensity, or 75 minutes of vigorous

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intensity physical activity each week, however, more than half of all Wyndham adults fail to meet physical activity guidelines,” he said. “Through Active Wyndham, council will deliver a range of free and low-cost programs that help people of all ages and abilities get active – whether that be in public open spaces, at sporting and fitness facilities or at home.” Weights with Mates sessions, Kids Sports Days, yoga and park runs are also included on the Active Wyndham Calendar, which can be viewed at www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ activewyndhamcalendar

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Basketball, badminton and boxing are among the free and low-cost physical activities featured in the Active Wyndham Calendar. Wyndham council is encouraging residents to take up a sport or exercise class listed on the calendar this winter. Wyndham’s active city portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said the calendar included everything from seniors’ exercise classes to women’s-only and men’s-only activities, dance classes and more. “These activities are tailored for most abilities, experiences and fitness levels, so

A $1.21 million contract to design a football stadium in Tarneit, which will become home to the Western United Football Club, has been awarded by Wyndham council. The council last week announced CO-OP Studio to undertake design services for the 1160 Sayers Road North Regional Football Facility which will include a 5000-spectator capacity main turf pitch and regional pavilion complex, a secondary full-size rectangular turf pitch, a FIFA Pro synthetic pitch, road access, adjacent carparking and landscaping. Work on the construction is expected to be completed by May 2023. Western United presently plays home matches at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong and Mars Stadium in Ballarat, but will relocate to Tarneit once the stadium is built. Cr Peter Maynard said the council was keen to start building the stadium “yesterday” but had to go through the required processes first. A report to last week’s council meeting stated that the council and the Western Melbourne Group (WMG) were working towards having the Tarneit project completed in time for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, to be held in Australia and New Zealand. It is hoped the Tarneit football facility could be used as a home base for one of the international teams in the lead-up to, and during, the World Cup event.

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Point Cook artist Nandita Nadkarni has loved pottery since she first set foot inside a ceramics studio. She said that while growing up in India, she always knew she wanted to attend art college. Her studies involved lessons in several creative fields including metalwork, drawing and sculpture. However, Nandita said that “something just clicked” when she walked into the pottery studio. “I was just happy, it felt right and I didn’t mind getting my hands dirty,” she said. She later received a national scholarship to study in New Delhi, which culminated in her first solo show. Now living in Wyndham, Nandita teaches pottery to beginner and intermediate students

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Wyndham council has wrapped up its $103.8 million capital works program for 2020-21. Mayor Adele Hegedich said the big-ticket items delivered in hte past financial year included $11.75 million resurfacing and reconstructing roads, $2.2 million for cycling and shared path upgrades and $1.9 million to breathe new life into several parks. “We also completed the Grange Community Centre revamp as part of a $3.75 million Wyndham city redevelopment of The Grange,” Cr Hegedich said.

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Council adopts unchanged budget By Alesha Capone Wyndham council had not made any alterations to its 2021-22 budget despite receiving feedback from 79 residents during the community consultation process, according to Cr Mia Shaw. Of the public responses received on the draft budget, 48.6 per cent asked for an increase in infrastructure such as new community centres, indoor recreation centres and road upgrades. Some submissions (20.9 per cent) requested an indoor sports facility in Point Cook, while

17 per cent asked for new community learning centre in Williams Landing. More than 13 per cent of submissions focused on the need to preserve Wyndham’s natural environment and open spaces. The budget included a record spend of $196.5 million on capital works, including $27.2 million to build new roads, $12.9 million for road reconstruction and resurfacing, $29 million for sports and recreation infrastructure and $2.02 million for playgrounds and parks. Cr Shaw noted a lack of modifications to the budget, after an amendment she raised

did not receive support from the majority of councillors. The amendment proposed to allocate $150,000 to start a masterplan for Soldiers Reserve, plus land and buildings on College Road, Werribee. Cr Shaw said that Soldiers Reserve was used by 14 teams from Werribee Districts Football Club and about 24 teams from Werribee Juniors Cricket Club. St John Ambulance, Scouts and Girl Guides use the College Road buildings, she said. Cr Shaw said it was “quite baffling” that her

amendment did not pass. “I find that actually quite amazing, considering how much we’ve actually just talked up the 79 people here that have provided feedback on the budget and there was not one change made to it – not one, not one extra dollar, not one thing taken away, nothing added on,” she said. Of the councillors who did not support Cr Shaw’s amendment, Cr Sahana Ramesh said there was no time to get advice from council officers about the amendment’s potential impact on the budget.

Standing together Three generous residents have set up a Facebook group to help Wyndham residents in need obtain assistance from the community. Linda, Michelle and Vig started the ‘We are all in this together Wyndham’ (WAAINTW) group, which now has more than 620 members, about three weeks ago. The group allows members to post requests – anonymously if they wish – for help with items such as food, clothing or blankets. People can respond to offer donations or assist with delivery. The page sometimes works with other community groups including Feeding Families and the Pakata Movement. Linda said she established WAAINTW after giving away items to a woman dressed in a singlet and thongs, despite the cold, who said she had “nothing” after fleeing a violent home. Michelle became involved with WAAINTW after donating some groceries and Vig

answered an online request for assistance. Linda said that WAAINTW was not a registered charity but “100 per cent not-for-profit” with all items donated. She said people from all walks of life asked for aid, not just those on Centrelink support. “People are feeling free to ask, they feel safe to ask for help without being judged,” Vig said. “Everyone’s trying to help everyone, it’s a great community,” Linda said. “We get just as much out of it as what they do, the fact you can help someone in need is fantastic,” she said. Linda said that if anyone in need did not have access to Facebook, they could ask a family member or someone else to lodge a request. WAAINTW is also looking for local butchers and bakeries willing to donate food. Details: https://bit.ly/36eFwfC Alesha Capone

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Bin costs raise council concerns By Alesha Capone Wyndham council has expressed concern about how much ratepayers may have to fork out to introduce a four-bin system across the municipality, as required by the state government. Implementing a four-bin system for every Wyndham household will cost about $91 million across 10 years, according to a a council report which was released last week. The report stated this would include the provision of bins, their collection and the

disposal of collected waste. All Victorian councils will have to offer residents access to a four-bin service by 2030 under changes being introduced by the state government. In addition to garbage and co-mingled recycling, this includes a separate glass service by 2027 and food and green organics by 2030. The state government is offering $127 million in financial support for Victoria’s 79 councils to adopt to a four-bin collection service. The funding is to help councils purchase new bins, improve drop-off facilities, deliver

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Volunteers lend a hand Volunteers from the Wyndham and Wyndham West State Emergency Service units provided much-needed assistance to flood and storm-struck areas of the state last month. SES Wyndham controller Laurie Russell said five members from the unit, along with a general rescue truck, travelled to Lilydale and Mount Dandenong. “They were doing chainsaw work, one of the things which stuck with them was the size of the trees – we have very good, first-class equipment – but some of the fallen trees were so big, our chainsaws wouldn’t go through them,” Mr Russell said. “They were absolutely amazed at the amount of damage to some of the homes, which were completely destroyed.” Another Wyndham crew made the trip to Gippsland to carry out roadside clearing. Mr Russell said SES volunteers from across the west, including Melton and Hobsons Bay,

helped out in the storm-affected zones, while others stayed behind to assist their local areas. “In general the crews that went up said they had never seen anything like it,” he said. Mr Russell said that as the extreme wet weather hit the state last month, he was in the SES Wyndham’s headquarters in Werribee, hearing “code red” calls – which means to stop what you are doing and take cover – transmitting on the radio from across the state. “Our people, all of the crews from Wyndham and Wyndham West, acquitted themselves very well up there, considering what they were faced with – it was a disaster zone,” he said. Alesha Capone

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A show of solidarity By Alesha Capone Members of the Tarneit Titans Football Club have shaved their heads in a show of support for Zoe Thornton, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Zoe, 26, and her family have been involved with the club since it began in 2014. She has been a canteen manager, team manager and played for the women’s side – when the club had one – for three years. Her twin brother Zach is on the club’s committee and their mother was the club’s first president. Zoe was diagnosed with cancer in April, after attending the gym and experiencing pain in her collarbone and underarm. Just over a week after being diagnosed, she underwent surgery to remove the lump and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Zoe said that rather than have her hair fall due to the treatment, she decided to have a “fun” event with her partner Trent and friends to shave her head. Unbeknown to Zoe, a group of about 10 players from the Titans also decided to get their heads shaved during a training session last month in a show of solidarity. Zach, who is also participating in Dry July to raise funds for the Cancer Council, has shaved his head too. “To do it at the drop of a hat, for someone they haven’t known for so long, is genuinely heart-warming,” he said of the Titans’ players. Zoe said she was surprised to find out about the players shaving their heads. “It’s a great football club anyway, but seeing them all do that was so nice and lovely,” she said. Zoe said she felt lucky that doctors had

Tarneit Titans members have shaved their heads to show solidarity with Zoe Thornton, who is undergoing chemotherapy. (Supplied)

caught her cancer early. “You’ve just got to deal with it and try to live the best life possible,” she said. Zoe said she wanted to remind other people

that prioritising health is important. “You’re never too young to have cancer, make sure you always keep on top of your health, exercise and everything like that,” she said.

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Connecting community The Community Connections and Care service has been launched by Wyndham council to help residents in need on matters ranging from mental health to food relief. The service is free and confidential and provides information, advice and support about access to services. Wyndham mayor Cr Adele Hegedich said the Community Connector team could “support, inform and connect” residents, as well as tailor information to meet their individual needs and link them to a range of programs. “Wyndham’s Community Connector team can help residents in so many ways, over the phone, by email, in person [with] home visits in a COVIDSafe way of course … to link our residents with the services they need,” Cr Hegedich said. “The range of services the Community Connector team provide are varied and depend on the needs of the person they are assisting. “It can range from food relief and material aid to emotional and social support, counselling, linking with community groups and activities to information and assistance accessing services such as My Aged Care and NDIS.” The Community Connections and Care service is already providing support to 25 residents per week. Details: https://www.wyndham.vic. gov.au/communityconnector, call 8734 4514 or email communityconnector@ wyndham.vic.gov.au

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Library cash boost By Alesha Capone The Little River Mechanics’ Institute has been educating and entertaining the community for more than 110 years. Constructed in 1910, the institute is managed by a committee of volunteers and is used for social activities and events. A library, which opened at the Institute in 1911, features about 3000 books that cover a wide variety of topics. Little River Mechanics’ Institute volunteer librarian Lynne Morse said she believed it was the smallest public-lending library in the state. Secretary Les Sanderson said the Little River library was one of just 10 of the state’s 562

Mechanics’ Institute branches still operating. “It’s the only mechanics’ institute library still in its original location, with the original shelving,” Mr Sanderson said. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane last week announced a $12,000 grant for the Little River Mechanics’ Institute, for restoration work on its heritage book collection and to install audio-visual and theatrical lighting facilities. Ms Morse said the funding would help to repair some of the library’s books, which date from the 1920s. “I think the funding is adding scope to the hall and hopefully we can hold some fantastic events for the city,” she said.

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Mr Sanderson said he hoped the institute could host shows, talks and movie nights in the future. The library has something of a colourful history, as demonstrated by its committee meeting’s minutes. The minutes show that in 1913, the committee banned a book titled The woman thou gavest me, because the plot featured a married woman who committing adultery The committee actually burned a copy of the book. Volunteer librarian, Peter Jones, has since tracked down a copy of the book to re-add to the library’s shelves. Details: https://littlerivermechanicshall. weebly.com/

Wyndham council has approved a proposal to build an $18 million seven-storey integrated entertainment and commercial facility in Truganina. The development at 231 Leakes Road also includes a serviced apartment hotel and residential building and licensed premises. Both the council and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal last year rejected a plan for a seven-storey integrated entertainment and commercial venue at the same site, which would have included up to 80 electronic gaming machines. The council’s director of city design and liveability, Ludo Campbell-Reid, said the new plan did not include gaming machines. Mr Campbell-Reid said entertainment and commercial venues provided residents with diversity, opportunity and a reason to shop, work and live locally. “Rather than allowing endless urban sprawl, we must play our part in building better cities – places where people can live, work and be entertained,” he said. “Planning a good city is not just about constructing homes, buildings and roads. It is about providing experiences and options for people.“ Mr Campbell-Reid said the pandemic has opened the council’s eyes to a new future, built around vibrant city centres, 20-minute neighbourhoods and liveable regions outside of Melbourne. Alesha Capone

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Bunnings jobs in Tarneit A new $38 million Bunnings Warehouse has opened in Tarneit. The 16,000-square metre store, on the corner of Leakes Road and Sunset Views Boulevard, opened last week, creating more than 100 jobs. With about 60 existing Bunnings team members transferring to Tarneit from surrounding stores, the total number employees stands at about 170. Bunnings Tarneit features a drive-through trade yard, an outdoor nursery, a café, a tool shop, a trade desk and a hire shop, plus parking for about 400 cars. The store also has bathroom displays, a kitchen design centre, artificial flowers, new door selector displays and garage organisation. Bunnings Tarneit complex manager Kristen

Burville said staff worked “flat out” to prepare the store for its opening last week. “I’m really proud of what they have achieved over the past couple of months,” she said. “We’re really looking forward to being part of the Tarneit community.” Ms Burville said the Bunnings team has also been providing hands-on support to community groups in Tarneit. Team members have planted a vegie and herb garden at David Creek Kindergarten and helped plant fruit trees and decorative plants at Dohertys Creek P-9 College. “We really enjoy getting out into the community and we look forward to providing more assistance to local community groups in the future,” Ms Burville said.

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As Mayor of Wyndham, I take great pride in our ŝƚǇ͛Ɛ ĞīŽƌƚƐ ƚŽ ĨŽƐƚĞƌ ĞƋƵĂů ƌŝŐŚƚƐ ĂŶĚ ŽƉƉŽƌƚƵŶŝƟĞƐ for all the diverse cultures that make up our vibrant ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ Ɛ ƐƵĐŚ͕ ǁĞ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞǀŝĞǁŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŶĞǁŝŶŐ ŽƵƌ ZĞĐŽŶĐŝůŝĂƟŽŶ ĐƟŽŶ WůĂŶ ĂŶĚ aligning our work with the review of the Victorian ďŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ĂŶĚ >ŽĐĂů 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ĐƟŽŶ WůĂŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ Future Strategy. We are also determined to strengthen ŽƵƌ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉƐ ǁŝƚŚ dƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů KǁŶĞƌƐ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ tǇŶĚŚĂŵ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĞ ƚŚĞ rich Aboriginal cultural heritage that calls us to heal ŽƵŶƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ ďƵŝůĚ Ă ďĞƩĞƌ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ǁŚŽ belong to Country. On Tuesday 6 July Council hosted an ŽŶůŝŶĞ E K / tĞĞŬ ŇĂŐͲƌĂŝƐŝŶŐ ĐĞƌĞŵŽŶǇ͕ ĂůŽŶŐƐŝĚĞ members of our local Aboriginal community, Andrew Jackomos and Karen Jackson. I am so proud to be able ƚŽ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ ŝŶ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ůŝŬĞ ƚŚŝƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚ ƚŚĞ ongoing work we are doing as a Council to support ƌĞĐŽŶĐŝůŝĂƟŽŶ͘ tŝƚŚ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƉƌĞĂĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂ͕ ĐĂƵƐŝŶŐ ůŽĐŬĚŽǁŶƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂũŽƌ ĚŝƐƌƵƉƟŽŶƐ ŝŶ ŵĂŶǇ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶĐĞ ŽĨ ŐĞƫŶŐ vaccinated has been highlighted once again. I’m extremely proud of the resilience our community has shown in the face of four lockdowns, but I want to make sure that we don’t reach that stage again. That’s why it’s vital that anyone who is able to get vaccinated ĚŽĞƐ ƐŽ ĂƐ ƐŽŽŶ ĂƐ ƉŽƐƐŝďůĞ͘ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ĐŽŶƟŶƵŝŶŐ ƚŽ work with Western Health to support the vaccine ƌŽůůŽƵƚ͕ ĂŶĚ / ƵƌŐĞ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ ǇŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů 'W ĂŶĚ ĞŶƋƵŝƌĞ ĂďŽƵƚ ŐĞƫŶŐ ǀĂĐĐŝŶĂƚĞĚ͘ ŌĞƌ ĞǀĞƌǇƚŚŝŶŐ ŽƵƌ community has been through over the last year and a ŚĂůĨ͕ ǁĞ ŶĞĞĚ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞ ƚŽ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ǁŝĚĞƌ ŚĞĂůƚŚ ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĂĐƟŽŶƐ͕ ũƵƐƚ ĂƐ ǁĞ ŚĂǀĞ ĚŽŶĞ ǁŚĞŶ ŝƚ ĐŽŵĞƐ ƚŽ ƐƚŽƉƉŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐƉƌĞĂĚ͘ 'ĞƫŶŐ ǀĂĐĐŝŶĂƚĞĚ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ next step, so if you can, please get your jab today.

Have your say Melbourne Airport Rail will run from a new station at Melbourne Airport to Sunshine Station, where it will then travel through the Metro Tunnel into the heart of the CBD before continuing on to the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines.

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MY WYNDHAM Nella Pyke has been a manager at Werribee Station Place Florist, along with her husband Ricky Pyke, for more than 19 years. She chats with Alesha Capone.

You’re a Werribee local too? My family has been in Werribee for a long time. My cousins are Lina Casaccio-Sfetcopoulos and Emma Casaccio-Adamo at Casaccio Egg Farm, which is a third-generation farm in Werribee. What do you like most about the area? I think we have got everything here and we don’t need to go elsewhere. It’s like a big family. Everyone looks out for each other as well. If anything happens in the street, people will let you know. Werribee Station Place Florist is quite involved in the community? For Daffodil Day, we usually donate to that,

and we also sponsor MacKillop College every year. What do you enjoy most about your work? I think seeing people’s faces light up when they see the flowers and making people happy. Did COVID-19 have a big impact on the business? Last year we were very busy with people sending sympathy flowers and also sending bouquets to brighten up other people’s days. When people couldn’t see their parents in aged care, they would often send them flowers and hampers. Has the floristry industry changed a lot over the years? It has changed a lot, it was before the GST was introduced when we first took over. It was also before fruit shops sold flowers. Online has also changed things. Do you have a favourite flower? I like whatever is in season, which at the moment is tulips … I just like things that are different. I love when someone says, “do something different” with the flowers. Would you like to add anything else? Probably to thank everybody for their ongoing support and say that we love it that locals look after local businesses.

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How did you get started as a florist? My sister Joanne was a florist, she started at Werribee Plaza when she 15 years old. When I had my kids, I did a short florist’s course and I went from there. Connie Lucietto, who recently passed away, ran Werribee Station Place Florist – which was then named All in Flowers – for many years before I came along. We’re still known as All in Flowers too, I just had to change the name because I could not get that online domain. I have three sisters, Joanne, Belinda and Val, and they all work at Station Place Florist. Our mum, Nancy, does deliveries. With Maree, who also works here, her sister worked for me before she passed away.

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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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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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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.

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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.

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. 11 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 7 July, 2021

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1/ Izzy and Sienna find their feet at the ice skating rink at Eynesbury. 2/Zayden. 3/ Debbie, Ailee and Cameron. 4/ Kate, Lila and John. 5/ Jo, Alannah, Mecy and Hannah having a ball. 6/ Gracey, Tania, Barry, Ivy and Charlotte. 7/ Rocko. (Joe Mastroianni) 242732

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By Alesha Capone Demand for birthing suites at Werribee Mercy Hospital has reached capacity. The hospital welcomed 3833 babies in 2020, slightly lower than the 3888 babies delivered there in 2019. Health services chief executive Jason Payne said Werribee Mercy Hospital’s birthing numbers had remained steady over the past two years because the birthing suites were unable to accommodate any more expectant mums. He said some pregnant women within the Werribee Mercy Hospital catchment are

birthing suites, additional post-natal beds, and other ante and post-natal facilities, accompanied by additional midwifery and nursing staff. “Based on demand for existing maternity services, it is projected that Werribee Mercy Hospital would be well placed to meet an anticipated increase in demand of up to 30 per cent more babies in the western metro area.” Mr Payne said Mercy Health has been working with the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services since 2016 to prepare for the future needs of Werribee Mercy.

In November’s state budget, $4.8 million was allocated to finalise planning for the third stage of the hospital’s development. “We have acknowledged publicly the funding was a clear sign the voices of the people of the west of Melbourne are being heard and government is committed to meeting a major upgrade,” Mr Payne said. Mercy Health Group chief executive, Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen, said the next stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s construction required $300 million in funding “to ensure the people of Wyndham receive the level and quality of health services they deserve and need”.

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being forced to use services at public hospitals outside the area. “The demand exists for Werribee Mercy Hospital to deliver more babies locally but this cannot occur without expanded facilities,” Mr Payne said. “It would be preferable that local families had access to more of the best high quality and safe public birthing services at Werribee Mercy Hospital, so they don’t have to travel.” Mr Payne said planning was under way to boost the capacity of the birthing suites. “A third stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital, which is currently in the final stages of planning, will involve the creation of more

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Deer Park probus

Come join the volunteer community litter clean-up crew in Hoppers Crossing, which meets on the third Sunday of the month, 10.30am-noon. ■ Karen, 3029@loveourstreet.com.au

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

My Social Club Altona North combined probus

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

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

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

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

Garden club 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

Patchwork 25th anniversary

Women’s choir

Wyndham Patchworkers is celebrating their 25th Anniversary Quilt on Saturday, September 11 10am-3.30pm at St James the Apostle Catholic Church Hall, 336 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing. For an entry fee of $15, you can enjoy morning and afternoon tea, and hear guest speaker Veronique Diligent. BYO lunch, the day will include a raffle, door prizes, show and tell, and local traders. Pre booking is mandatory. No door sales. ■ www.trybooking.com/BRGRN, Donna, 0417 268887, WyndhampatchworkersInc@ hotmail.com

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

Friendship Group 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

Book sale Conversation class

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.

Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conservation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free. ■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705

Get money smart 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

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

Get your brand noticed Join entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives to find more perfect customers with the help of Louise Karch, an award-winning author. Thursday July 15, 6.30-7.30pm at Newport Library Community Hub, 13 Mason Street, Newport. Twenty spots only. ■ info@LouiseKarch.com, 1300 462 542

Melton South Knit & Natter

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All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Senior citizens club Term 3 courses

Dutch language classes

Melton South Community Centre’s term 3 program of courses, classes and groups is now available. Go to meltonsouth.org.au for more information, visit the office (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4.30pm) or call 9747 8576

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

Hobsons Bay band

Sewing group

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

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.

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

Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays, from noon-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884

Rotary club Join the Point Gellibrand Rotary Club every second Tuesday of each month at the Royal Victorian Motor Yacht Club, Nelson Place, from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. ■ Pam, rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com or 0418 347 691

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

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413 13 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 7 July, 2021

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Making family violence ‘visible’ Family violence touches every part of our society, but it is often hidden from view. So much so, that a recent study revealed a busy GP could be seeing up to five victims of family violence a week without knowing it. Meanwhile, separate studies have shown that victims are unlikely to disclose what’s happening to them unless they’re asked directly. As trusted family health professionals, GPs are uniquely placed to help identify and support people experiencing family violence. That’s why we are working to ‘make family violence visible in general practice’. Among the resources and initiatives is our Primary Care Pathways to Safety program, involving up to 30 general practices from across the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network region. Practices are working with the Safer Families Centre at the University of Melbourne to learn how to best identify and support people suffering family violence. As participant Dr Kirsty Tamis from Forsyth Park Medical Centre in Truganina told NWMPHN, sometimes the first step is simply getting patients alone in a consultation. “Accessing external services can be difficult or impossible for many of our patients, especially new migrants who rely on their abuser for money, visa, translation, transport and often phone access,” said Dr Tamis. “Having an enhanced service at the practice will give these patients an opportunity for support in a local, familiar and trusted surrounding – one of the few they may be able to access by themselves.” Once patients are in a safe space, questions

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might include ‘Is there anything else going on in your life that you’d like to talk about?’ or ‘Are you worried about your children’s safety?’ As Dr Tamis says, family violence presentations are often complex. “Currently, we have a model in the practice for patients to alert reception at booking that they are a victim of domestic violence and at risk,” Dr Tamis says.

“This allows us to provide a reason to ask to consult with the patient alone. With better education we can further develop this model to encompass the complexities of the presentation of family violence.” The latest official data from 2018 estimated that one in six women, and one in 16 men, had experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a current or previous partner, with even more

people experiencing emotional abuse. But family violence is likely to have escalated amid COVID-19. Last year there were record numbers of family violence incidents, and frontline workers say many more incidents will have been unreported. It is heartening to see that GPs now regard themselves as being at the frontline against this ‘shadow pandemic’ of family violence.

Animals stick their nose in Enrichment is a smelly business at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers are encouraging the resident animals to follow their noses by introducing some interesting, unusual and enriching scents to their habitats. Just like humans, mental and physical stimulation are critical to the wellbeing of animals, so keepers are providing scents such as vegemite, coffee and smelly gorilla bedding to various animals to encourage their natural investigatory behaviours. Acting African river train life sciences manager Ben Gulli says the new smells encourage the animals to engage with their habitats in new and novel ways and also incite behaviours such as vocalisations and play. “Our aim with any enrichment is to encourage the animals in our care to exhibit natural wild behaviours or to reinforce trained behaviours which empower them to be active participants in their own healthcare,” Mr Gulli said. “Scent enrichments – such as coffee grounds smeared over logs in the lion habitat, paths of drizzled vegemite and water solution for the African wild dogs, or gorilla bedding piles assembled for the servals – stimulate investigatory behaviours but also promote play, an important indicator of positive welfare.” The fragrant enrichments can also be adapted to enrich the lives of domestic cats living indoors. Mr Gulli says that while cats are a fantastic family pet, keeping them indoors or supervising 14 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 7 July, 2021

Serval with scent enrichment at Werribee Open Range Zoo. (Supplied/Zoos Victoria)

outdoor activity helps protect native wildlife. “Cats are incredibly skilled hunters, and with approximately 46 per cent of Australia’s threatened species found in cities and towns, roaming cats can have a serious impact on the wildlife who visit our backyards.” Physical enrichments, such as toys and feeding puzzles, are essential to keep an indoor cat physically and mentally active. Introducing a scent enrichment, such as catnip, can be a great alternative that doesn’t

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He suggests creating platforms at different levels to encourage physical activity and providing increased choice for cats by allowing them to explore more areas indoors. Discover ways to enrich your domestic cat at www.safecat.org.au. Zoo members and visitors are reminded that all tickets to the zoo must be pre-booked at zoo.org.au and asked to follow the current COVIDSafe directions at www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au

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Search for Sam continues By Alesha Capone Police are appealing for information about the disappearance of Hoppers Crossing man Selman (Sam) Mala, who has been missing for more than 20 years. Family members saw Sam (pictured), then aged 37, at his Westmeadows Lane address on June 28, 2000. He was picked up by two unknown males and two unknown females in a vehicle, believed to be a 1978 – 1982 Ford Fairlane. Sam had all of his belongings and told family he was moving to Adelaide to live to avoid an

upcoming court appearance. He has not been heard of or seen since that day. Family members reported Sam missing in 2004, after a number of years of no contact from him. Since 2004, Victoria Police has made numerous appeals for information in relation to Sam’s disappearance. The now-disbanded Belier Taskforce, which was established to investigate long-term missing persons, did look into Sam’s case but did not turn up any new leads. Detective Senior Constable Paul Stokes said he volunteered to take on Sam’s case at the

start of the year, after it was referred back to Wyndham police for investigation. He said that with Sam’s parents getting older, he was hoping to be able to give them some peace of mind. “They are still completely in the dark and want some answers, which is what we are trying to do,” Detective Senior Constable Stokes said. He said police would like to speak with a girlfriend Sam had around the time he went missing, who is believed to have worked or possibly lived in Werribee. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Plenty of holiday fun Creatures and creativity are all part of the school holiday fun in Wyndham. The Williams Landing Shopping Centre hosted a native animal display last week. This week the centre has a marine life display, daily from 11am to 3pm until Friday, July 9. Cedar Woods development manager James Bovell said activities such as the native animal display helped bring the community together. “We appreciate the local uptake of programs such as this and look forward to delivering more school holiday activities in the future,” he said. Also this week, Pacific Werribee is hosting a Colour in Main Street experience for children. Youngsters can decorate a cookie from the bakery, a flower from the florist and a stamp for a postcard mural at the pop-up precinct, which features monochrome illustrated facade walls displaying line-drawn shop fronts.

Pacific Werribee general manager Ryan Ling has encouraged people to book online for the experience. “Children love immersive experiences,” he said. “Pacific Werribee are excited to bring to life this unique school holiday program featuring classic activities we know our children love.“ Colour in Main Street will run until Sunday, July 11, from 11am – 3pm daily. Book in for sessions at: https:// pacificwerribee.com.au/whats-on/colour-inmain-street/ To celebrate the school holidays, Pacific Werribee is also giving customers the chance to win a Family Prize Pack, valued at more than $300. To enter, sign up at: https://pacificwerribee. com.au/whats-on/win-a-family-prize-pack/

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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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2010 Toyota Corolla Ultima; 2015 Toyota Corolla ZR; 2018 Toyota Corolla ZR Hybrid

to this day Aussies pass information back to Toyota’s engineers in Japan. The Corolla is reasonably easy for good amateur mechanics to work on. We recommendhaving a workshop manual at your side. Anything affecting safety should be left strictly to a professional. Spare parts and servicing are available through one of the biggest, most widely spread dealer networks in the Australia. Some outlets in the distant outback may not have less common components for the Corolla but can usually have them shipped in within a few business days. Insurance premiums are usually at the lower end of the scale and there doesn’t seem to be a big variation amongst the big players in the business. Shop around, but be sure to compare the policies being offered.

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Styling Mazda says the design team focused on new values and lifestyles of its target audience – young, metro and forward thinking – by cutting out unwanted clutter. The MX-30 eschews the Mazda hallmark front with its ‘big gob’ radiator grille, a smile now playing across the face focusing on the company brand. In profile, strong features are the result of upright A-pillars, curved side panels and steeply raked roofline to D-pillars. A black roof section and metallic upper body sections are available, producing a stand-out triple tone contrast.

Interior A light and airy MX-30 cabin has been given a position beyond its ‘pay grade’, with Pure White Maztex / grey cloth upholstery and soft-touch plastic among a wide range of sustainable materials. Heritage cork harks back to Mazda’s founding as the Toyo Kogyo company, with surfaces made from sustainable materials derived from trees without felling them. A unique coating applied by Mazda ensures durability, especially in door grips and centre console surfaces. Upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric, made from recycled PET bottles and even seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread.

Infotainment Interior layout and packaging are designed to appeal to the modern tech-savvy owner. A new 7-inch touchscreen is integrated into the centre stack, adapting its display to suit the temperature and time of day. The climate control air-conditioning and seat heating are operated via this screen. An 8.8-inch central display, shared with the Mazda CX-30, supplies a raft of information via an easy-to-reach command control knob on the centre console, and a 7-inch TFT LCD meter panel is situated in front of the driver. The latest generation Mazda Connect is incorporated in the info package. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto access are offered.

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the maker’s own M Hybrid system, driving the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission. The hybrid system works with regenerative braking to store energy, which is intelligently controlled to boost engine torque, enhance braking, or extend idle stop time, all with improving fuel efficiency.

Safety The MX-30 matched latest stiff standards set last year to earn a five-star top ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant and child protection rated 93 and 87 per cent, respectively. The Mazda i-Activsense system now adds a turn-across traffic function to the smart brake support system, helping to prevent crashes when turning across traffic. Also included are road keep assist, which maintains the right track even without lane markings, along with emergency lane keeping with blind spot assist.

Driving When it comes to action, mild seems to be the operative word, with the MX-30 a little wanting. Performance boost and fuel economy seem nothing out of the ordinary. The peak power of 114 kW comes in the upper reaches of the rev spectrum at 6000 rpm, while a more accessible 200 Nm of torque arrives

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at 4000 revs. All systems interact smoothly, so smoothly, in fact as to appear to have little advantage over petrol power alone. Mazda has the MX-30 consuming 6.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres in the combined urban / highway cycle. In stop / go holiday traffic chaos the MX-30 on test slurped 8.2 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, while joining the motorway had the Touring down to sipping 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres. There’s little free and easy about the so-called freestyle doors: the front has to be opened first to get to the rear door handle. While there’s no B-pillar, the front seat backs and low roofline

make access to the back awkward, depending on occupant body bulk. When seated, limited width means three abreast should be limited to short journeys. The rear has reasonable leg room but there’s little natural light due to tiny side windows. The black surroundings of the RX-8 made for a claustrophobic atmosphere, saved somewhat here by the grey decor. Convenience features are sparse, with little more than a fold-down armrest with two cup holders and a door mounted bottle holder. The boot, at 311 litres capacity, is under done but can be expanded to 876 litres with the rear seat back folded. Loading area is limited. Up front, the ‘floating’ cork-lined centre console is a nod to sustainable materials, being merely bark stripped from the tree. A lower level has a large storage spot, plus two USB-A ports and a 12V power outlet. Two cup holders in the middle of the large centre console can be covered with cork lids to provide enough space for a smartphone. The front door slots are made to take average-size bottles.

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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 24 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 7 July, 2021

SPORT CrossFit Games beckon for Clifton A group of athletes from a Werribee gym will head overseas for an international CrossFit competition later this month. CrossFit Awaside part-owner and head coach Laura Clifton will contest the individual open division at the CrossFit Games in the United States, while four gym members – Jake Armistead, Holly Hiney, Emily Townsend and Tremaine Jensen – will participate in the team section. They are planning to fly out for the Wisconsin event on July 14, with the games set to be held from July 27 to August 1. Clifton qualified for the games after finishing second in the Torian Pro CrossFit Games Oceania semi-final in Brisbane earlier this year, where the Awaside team finished third in the teams division. “It was good to see all our hard work and training had paid off,” she said. Clifton said she surprised herself by making the cut for the US event, describing the competition as “the epitome of a CrossFit

career”. She took up CrossFit in 2017 and decided to become a full-time trainer and coach the following year, after playing sports such as hockey and rugby at a representational level during her high schools years in New Zealand. Clifton said that becoming more involved in CrossFit has been a journey of self-discovery, requiring her to give up certain things – such as going out late to socialise and junk food – during the competitive season, which runs from January-February to September every year. This month marks the first time that Clifton will head overseas for a CrossFit competition. She qualified for last year’s CrossFit Games Jake Armistead, Holly Hiney, Tremaine Jensen but the event was held online due to the and Emily Townsend. (Joe mastroianni). 241702_01 COVID-19 pandemic. “I am looking forward to just putting it fit and strong girls.” Clifton said she has been training between out there on the big stage, doing my best and six to seven hours per day, six days a week, in soaking in the atmosphere,” she said. “It’s also awesome to compete against other the lead-up to the CrossFit Games.

The Awaside team members are also putting in the hard yards to prepare for the event, training for long hours most weekdays. “You 100 per cent reap the rewards when you compete,” Clifton said. She added that although CrossFit could appear daunting to a newcomer, it was a good workout for fitness beginners. “Everyone is so intimidated by CorssFit, but anyone could literally walk through the door … and do the same workout as everyone else, scaled down for your abilities,” she said. “Just walk through the door, you will realise how lovely everyone is and you will be set for life.” Clifton said she would like to thank the Awaside team’s family, friends and the wider CrossFit community for their support. “We wouldn’t be where we are without them,” she said. Alesha Capone

Falcons rise to the top

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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

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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Thar’s emotional debut By Tara Murray Two years ago, football was the last thing on the mind of young Werribee star Connor Thar. A standout in the 2018 NAB League season, Thar missed out on being drafted to the AFL and signed with his local Victorian Football League side, Werribee. By his own admission, he wasn’t playing great football in 2019 and was lining up for Werribee Districts in the Western Region Football League. What happened next not only changed his football career, but his life. “I was close to not playing football again,” he said. “I ruptured my kidney. I got tackled and was kneed in the tackle. I had a feeling something was wrong. “I went to the toilet after the game and I was p...... blood. I was in so much pain and started vomiting. “I went to hospital that night. It was a pretty couple of scary weeks. I was really sick and I had to have a couple of surgeries. “Doctors said at one stage ‘we are going to take your kidney out’. I was lucky my mum was in the room and she said ‘let’s do anything we can to save the kidney’.” Thar was transferred to a specialist hospital and his kidney was saved. He faced a long journey to regain his pre-injury fitness levels. “After I was cleared for the first session back, I went down to a local oval. I ran one lap and was vomiting, I couldn’t even run that one lap. “It was six months before I had a base level of fitness back. My fitness is now the best it has ever been.” Thar was hoping to return to the field last year, firstly with Werribee Districts and then Werribee in the VFL. But COVID-19 and cancelled football seasons put paid to that. Thar used the time to prepare himself for a return to the field, which he did in the opening round of the WRFL season.

Connor Thar is aiming to cement his place in the VFL side. (Belinda Vitacca Photography)

“I had only played six games of senior football against bigger bodies in 2019. I wanted to get conﬁdent at that level and then look to play in the VFL in the second half of the season.” That VFL dream became a reality last month when Thar made his debut for Werribee against North Melbourne. Thar had 11 disposals and was involved in two goals. Coach Michael Barlow said after that game the rest of the playing group

could take notice of Thar’s efforts. For the 21-year-old there were mixed emotions. “It was a long time coming,” he said. “It was a bit of relief and a bit of excitement at the same time. “It was really exciting after three years in the program to come out and play and have some fun out there. “I’ve grown up here my whole life and I remember going to watch the VFL boys, it’s

a bit surreal that I’m playing with them.” Thar said he doesn’t take playing for granted and is now focused on remaining in the VFL side for the rest of the year. “The aim is to play every game. I’m starting to feel like that is where I belong. “All the work I have done has paid off. Three years ago [2019] I was playing local footy and I wasn’t playing well “And then I was thinking I wouldn’t play football again.”

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