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A ‘beautiful soul’ lost By Goya Dmytryshchak The family of a woman who died in a house fire at Laverton has described her as a beautiful soul who still smiled during the toughest times. Sharon Smith, 61, didn’t make it out of her Badge Court family home after a fire took hold just after midnight on July 26. Her partner Matt and son Keon were hospitalised. Matt remains in hospital. Firefighters rushed to the house in just over four minutes but it was completely engulfed in flames. It took 25 firefighters more than an hour to bring the inferno under control. A GoFundMe page has been established to

help Ms Smith’s family with funeral costs and provide them with the most basic needs as they rebuild their lives. “Sharon was a loving, caring and devoted daughter, partner, sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother,” her family said in a statement. “She was, importantly, a great friend to many. “Sharon was pulled from an accidental electrical house fire in the early hours of Monday morning, which started in their lounge room while everyone was asleep. “Sadly she didn’t make it out to her family due to smoke inhalation. “She was a beautiful soul that cherished

spending time with her nearest and dearest. “She always had time for a chat and shared loads of laughs and great times with everyone she met. “She endured a rough life but still managed to smile, even during her toughest times. “Now, her partner and son are left with nothing but devastating mourning of their loved one who cared so deeply for them. “With this, I ask if you could please help us support them during these hard times as we help them with funeral costs as they rebuild their lives and keep her memory alive.” The GoFundMe page is at gofundme.com/f/ support-for-the-family-of-sharon-smith

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A much-loved Yarravi has been rescued lle cat, Mooncake, by after wandering from Metro train workers his Mooncake was spotted home. injured near Seddon train station . A driver alerted authori sed officers who found Moonc ake and drove him to U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital where he underwent emerge fractured skull and ncy surgery for a jaw. Mooncake lost an eye, but his owner says he is recovering and adapting well. Lesley Friend said thank Metro’s train she wanted to driver and authori sed officers for saving Moonc “We’re very thankfu ake. Mooncake back and l that we got that he’s alive and that he [the train driver] basically saved his life,” she said. “He’s a big part of our Metro’s Wayne Boyd family.” said the safety all public transpo rt users, including of cats, was a priority. “We saw that little M immediate help and ooncake needed didn’t waste any time,” he said. “I was really pleased when I heard that Mooncake had pulled through.”

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marking the highest growth rate since Altona and West 2010. July director Wayne Footscray have joined Sweeney said “it million dollar club, the “The value was due to $1.516 happen”. with the median million ($266,000 price cracking $1 million house hit a record of the national dwelling market “We’re talking inner high in January Mr Sweeney said over reserve). 2021, and The May median house. city, Altona by the continued to hit Altona and West bay value a fresh record high has and the generous allotments for Altona $1,022,585 (up from in Altona,” he said. Footscray’s proximity to the city each $983,599 12 months was month since. “West Footscray is were big drawcards. and $1,018,794 (up a different suburb ago) “The wealth effect Footscray central from $919,227) for of house value increas Topping the list in , where you’re gettingfrom Footscray, CoreLo West has likely Melbourne were Brighto es gic’s Million Dollar bigger been the with a May blocks as well. a key component n Markets consum report for June shows. median house value of elevated er confidence, “A of $3,316,986 lot of (up the prices from and Austra these days, unless “The current upswin economic recovery there’s $3,168,364 $2,785,108) and Deepdene at g in the Austra from strict social distanclia’s something substantial on it, housing market (up lian restrictions from it’s $3,804, all about the ing land. 921). through 2020.” Among newcomers extraordinary results, has produced some Altona and West ” the report states. “It’s all about the land were Mount Macedo to the millionaire’s club Footscray made the “In the 12 months value.” 40 million-dollar n at $1,319,881 (up Sweeney’s recent markets in metrop top $961,49 from 5), dwelling market values to May 2021, national Melbourne. sales Blairgo include 1/13 Essex wrie at $1,318,730 olitan Street, West increased 10.6 per (up from $915,370), Footscr cent, Sweeney Estate auction for $1,130, ay, which sold before $872,743), Somers at $1,270,800 (up from Agents William 000 and 206 Blyth St stown Altona, which Street, from $867,95 Andrews Beach at $1,185,135 (up this month sold at 2 and Balnarring at auction for from $1,172,911 (up $880,200).

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Three new COVID exposure sites By Goya Dmytryshchak An Altona North gym is among three local tier 2 exposure sites added since last Wednesday as the state recorded four new locally acquired COVID-19 cases on Tuesday. A case attended Body Fit Training at 18 Bennet Drive on Wednesday, July 28 between 5.20am and 7am. The four new locally acquired cases are linked to the current outbreaks and all have been in quarantine throughout their infectious period, the Department of Health said. One new hotel quarantine case brings the

total number of active cases in Victoria to 124. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton on Tuesday said 10 people were in hospital. “That includes three in intensive care and one on a ventilator,” he said. “In terms of clearances, over 90 per cent of primary close contacts have now been cleared in this outbreak.” He said about 3000 remained. Federal Labor has called on the Morrison government to provide a one-off $300 payment to every Australian citizen and resident who is fully vaccinated by December 1. Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the

payments would deliver significant cash stimulus for businesses. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the national cabinet had agreed a 70 per cent threshold was needed for lockdowns to start ending. “We now need 70 per cent of our population aged over 16 to get vaccinated to move to the next phase where we can start saying goodbye to lockdowns,” he said. “When we hit 80 per cent, lockdowns should become a thing of the past.” Local tier two exposure sites listed since last Wednesday are Woolworths at Borrack

Square in Altona North on Saturday, July 24 from 5.15-6.30pm and 7-Eleven on the corner of Williamstown and Somerville roads at Yarraville on Sunday, July 24 from 7.05am-7.50am. Australia Post at Newport remains on the list as a tier 2 site for Tuesday, July 20 from 12.20-1pm. The health advice for a tier 2 site is to get tested urgently and isolate until a negative result is received. People should continue to monitor for symptoms and get tested again if symptoms appear.

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Cohealth registered nurse Irene Enadeghe prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine. (Damjan Janevski) 245302_01

Vaccine clinic opens for most at-risk A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage has been established in Footscray. Not-for-profit community health organisation Cohealth opened the clinic at 6-12 Buckley Street on Tuesday last week. Two nurse immunisers, a social worker, a clerical services officer and a peer worker who has experienced homelessness make up the vaccination team, which has the capacity to vaccinate 40 people per day. The take-up of vaccines last week was 100 per cent. Cohealth chief executive Nicole Bartholomeusz said taking the COVID-19

vaccine to the most at-risk Victorians was a critical part of the pandemic response. “People experiencing homelessness are arguably our most disadvantaged community members,” she said. “Taking healthcare to where people are in the community is a fundamental principle of community health. “Vaccinating people experiencing homelessness and other transient populations presents additional challenges due to the complexity of co-ordinating second doses. “Having someone with a lived experience of homelessness on the team is vital because they can engage with the clients based on their shared experience.”

The rollout of the homelessness vaccine team follows peer workers delivering flyers and information sessions to rooming houses and homelessness drop-in centres. The vaccine program will continue over the coming weeks to other centres and services used by people experiencing homelessness. Cohealth is this week preparing to administer its 25,000th vaccine since it started delivering doses in March. The Footscray clinic is not open to the general community. Details: cohealth.org.au

Police have issued a warning to gym-goers not to leave valuables unattended. It comes after detectives from the Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit arrested a group of teenagers at a Braybrook gym following alleged thefts. A Footscray woman, 18, has since been charged with armed robbery in relation to an alleged incident in Footscray on April 5. A Brookfield girl, 13, has been charged with two counts of burglary and theft, theft of motor vehicle and bail offences. Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson said there had been a spate of thefts at gyms across Melbourne’s north-west. “We are continuing to see small groups of two or three youths target fitness centres across Melbourne to steal valuables,” he said. “This offending has led to serious high-harm offences being committed, which have a significant impact on the community’s safety and feelings of safety. “We are continuing to work with fitness centres to address security issues and implement crime prevention measures such as lockable storage devices and CCTV.” Police are advising gym-goers not to leave bags unattended, use secure lockers and not to allow anyone else to use their access pass. Patrons who see suspicious behaviour should alert a staff member or call triple-0 if immediate police attendance is required. Goya Dmytryshchak

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Family’s desperate plea in search for son The family and friends of 24-year-old Point Cook man Eimable Manirakiza, who went missing about a month ago, have appealed for community help to find him. Eimable, a soul singer and musician, was last seen about 1.30pm on June 23 at Gordon O’Keeffe Reserve in Werribee. Police and relatives have concerns for Eimable’s welfare as his disappearance is out of character and he has a medical condition. Eimable is described as being about 170cm tall, of thin build, with a black beard and black hair. He was last seen wearing a green camouflage T-shirt, black pants, black shoes and carrying a

black and white zebra-patterned backpack and black bum bag. Eimable’s loved ones have been co-ordinating a search since he disappeared, raising awareness online as well as through a poster campaign. Eimable’s mother Benigne said she was “really worried” about her son’s welfare and his mental health. “My family and friends are doing their best to search for my son, but we have not seen him anywhere,” she said. “We urge you to help us. “Whoever sees my son, please contact us and bring him back. We have suffered a lot, we have been through a lot.

“We need many people to be searching for him.” A statement issued by Eimable’s family and friends said that a number of community members have reported possible sightings of him, however some have been confirmed as cases of mistaken identity. “Others we are still hopeful may have been him, however we have not yet been able to confirm any of these sightings as true,” the statement said. Anyone who sees Eimable, or who has had contact with him since June 23, is urged to call the Finding Eimable Hotline on 1800 717 568 and Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Remember you’re not alone Maribyrnong Cr Cuc Lam In recent times, some of my colleagues and I have been approached by community groups and residents keen to develop the old Lae Street Nursery in West Footscray. Council has committed to engaging with you on potential options to come up with a plan to support community use, under the umbrella of the Stony Creek Future Directions Plan 2020. So please keep your eye out for the opportunity to tell us what you’d like to see there. I hope you are all now enjoying the return of some small freedoms – whether this is catching up with friends and family outside of your five kilometre radius, dining out, or simply getting a haircut. While we may have emerged from lockdown, we must continue to play our part in staying safe and following COVID-19 restrictions. This includes wearing masks as needed, keeping our distance, and being tested if you have symptoms. There are a number of testing sites in the inner west, including Cohealth in Barkly Street in West Footscray, and there is also $450 COVID-19 Test Isolation Payment for workers who have to self-isolate while waiting for the results. You can find the testing site nearest you and find out about financial support available from the government on the COVID website www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au You can also call 1800 675 398 to book a vaccination appointment. Council also understands that these are

Briefs Brooklyn tip fire A second fire this year at Cleanaway’s Brooklyn rubbish tip is being investigated by the Environment Protection Authority. A member of the public called triple-0 just before 1am on Sunday to report the latest blaze, which caused a smoke alert to be issued for a dozen suburbs. Firefighters arrived within six minutes and had to break into the Brooklyn Resource Recovery Centre at 174 Old Geelong Road to get to a burning pile. It took 30 firefighters about one hour to bring the blaze under control. The tip also caught fire on January 25.

Missing a bike, camera? Maribyrnong police are trying to find the owners of several bicycles believed to be stolen. They are also seeking the owner of a Nikon digital camera handed in to Footscray police station by a member of the public. Contact Footscray police station and ask for the property office. Details: 8398 9800

Asset management A group of Hobsons Bay residents will gain insight into how council manages $1.1 billion of infrastructure assets as part of an Asset Plan Focus Group. Details and register by Friday, August 6 at hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/asset

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tough times for many people. Ratepayers can apply for support under the COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy and the Community Connectors are also available to help anyone impacted by the pandemic. This includes food relief, material relief, mental health or family violence support. Please remember you are not alone.

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West Gate Freeway outbound lane changes As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re widening the West Gate Freeway. Workers have separated the freeway exit lanes so if you’re travelling west, follow the signs and choose your lane after Millers Road.

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Pulsation crew ready to rally By Alesha Capone Three friends braved snow, multiple mechanical problems and tough terrain while driving a Nissan Pulsar through the New South Wales back roads to raise funds for charity in 2019. Altona Meadows resident Duncan Benn, Andrew Meddings of Hillside and Jason Bonnici from Tarneit – aka Team Pulsation – travelled in a 1993 Pulsar, nicknamed Betsy, from Mudgee to Finley for the Kidney Kar Rally. The annual event raises funds for Kidney Health Australia’s yearly Kidney Kids Camp and youth programs. And the trio is aiming to do it all again, with the aim of raising $3000 during this year’s rally from August 14 to 19. During their 2019 “epic adventure”, the men saw the Big Ram at Goulburn, dressed as cowboys for a performance night and carried out repairs to Betsy in the parking lots of motels. The mechanical skills of Mr Benn, who is business manager of Hoppers Crossing auto repair shop Hoppers Stoppers, came in handy. “We are looking forward to the challenge and adventure of driving a beat-up little car through outback NSW with good mates, especially after the last 18 months Victoria has been through,” Mr Benn said. He said the trio had decided to take part in the rally because the wife of a friend, Oden Hickey, suffers from kidney disease. Mr Benn said he helped Mr Hickey prepare his cars for the rally for a number of years, before being convinced to join in himself. Visit https://bit.ly/3yGwswc to make a donation to Team Pulsation.

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High rents leave shops empty By Goya Dmytryshchak High rents have been blamed for the increasing number of empty shops at two Williamstown shopping strips. The shopping strips have featured in Fitzroys’ 2021 edition of Walk the Strip, comparing vacancy rates across Melbourne. Vacancies increased on average by 2.6 per cent across nearly 35 of Melbourne’s major shopping strips, from 7.7 per cent heading into

COVID-19 to 10.3 currently. The vacancy rate in Ferguson Street more than doubled from 4.5 per cent in 2019 to 11.1 per cent this year. The vacancy rate was 4.4 per cent last year. In Douglas Parade, the vacancy rate rose from 4.6 per cent in 2019 to 10.9 per cent last year and 9.8 per cent this year. Of 35 shopping strips, the highest vacancies for 2021 were recorded in Bridge Road between Punt Road and Lennox Street, Richmond (24.5

per cent), Bridge Road between Lennox and Church streets (19.8 per cent) and Lygon Street, Carlton (20 per cent). Williamstown Chamber of Commerce vice-president Craig Turton said the increased vacancies in Williamstown were due to high rents. “Obviously COVID has had an impact but what we’re hearing from different retailers is the rents just seem so incredibly high compared to what the turnover is in these stores,” he said.

“In Nelson Place, there’s some vacancies too. “You’ve got rents that are based on times gone by when the area was flourishing with tourism, and now there’s a lot of competition – you’ve got Yarraville, that has taken off, and Seddon and Footscray and all these sort of areas. “The rents haven’t reduced, they’ve just remained the same and in many cases – I think this is the big issue – they’re going up 4 per cent year-on-year, sometimes they’re higher than that and inflation’s less than 1 per cent.”

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A render of 19-21 White Street, Maribyrnong. (Elenberg Fraser)

Maribyrnong skyline on the rise A 12-storey, 280-dwelling retail and apartment block has been approved for 19-21 White Street in Maribyrnong. Maribyrnong council last week approved the application, which was originally granted in 2018 but expired as it was not acted upon within two years. Urbis associate director Clare Szymczyk, acting for the applicant, addressed councillors at last week’s meeting. “Our client has full intentions of acting on this proposal and we feel that this is a really exciting opportunity for the Highpoint activity centre,“ she said. She highlighted that the building had been designed by renowned architects Elenberg Fraser. “Importantly, it’s not a cookie-cutter

approach and doesn’t seek to max-out the available building envelope under design controls,“ Ms Szymczyk said. “Rather, we feel that it provides an innovative response with the very interesting building footprint that provides a plaza at the ground floor and which provides a space for the community to really enjoy.“ She said there would be “significant landscaping and vertical greenery“. There will be basement residential and commercial parking with 292 vehicle spaces (42 less spaces than required by the planning scheme) and 117 bicycle spaces. The council’s preferred height limit for the site is 10 storeys but an officers’ report stated the “high architectural quality and net community benefit from the urban plaza“ were reasons to

allow a higher building. The site currently has a warehouse, which will be demolished. One objection was received from a surrounding property owner. The main issue raised in the objection related to overdevelopment of apartments in the area leading to devaluation of properties and excess properties in the rental market. A council report states, “the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and its predecessors have generally found subjective claims that a proposal will reduce property values are difficult, if not impossible, to gauge and of no assistance to the determination of a planning permit application”.

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a considerable toll on the psychological health of staff at Western Health, a new study has found. Western Health, in a partnership with Deakin University, surveyed nearly 700 nurses, doctors and allied health workers multiple times as a part of a study into the impact of the pandemic. The new data found, contracting the virus, putting family members at risk and caring for infected patients were the top concerns for staff. The study found more than 80 per cent of staff avoided interacting with their friends and extended family and steered clear of public or crowded spaces. Three quarters indicated that people close to them were concerned about their health, while almost a quarter of those surveyed avoided telling people they worked at a hospital, with several staff reporting they received a negative reaction when they wore their uniform in public. Despite the impact on their personal and professional lives, few staff considered resigning. Study co-investigator, senior research fellow Sara Holton, said that many staff reported positive impacts during the pandemic including increased knowledge of infectious diseases and infection prevention and control, and a greater sense of co-operation among colleagues. The study, which included multiple surveys, aims to help Western Health understand the impact of COVID-19 on staff. Surveys in May and June last year, found that one quarter of respondents reported symptoms of psychological distress. Dr Holton said one of the study’s most significant findings was that staff who thought the health service had responded appropriately to the pandemic and provided sufficient staff support were more likely to have better mental health outcomes.

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West Footscray community to find some common ground A West Footscray site has been informally dubbed Stony Creek Commons as Maribyrnong council prepares to open it up for community use. Councillors this month voted to open up Lae Street Nursery, which is vacant but used by the council for storage of plants and other items. The move forms part of the council’s Stony Creek Future Directions Plan 2020, adopted by the council in February. This plan proposes the expansion of McDonald Reserve by removing existing chain wire fencing and developing basic parklands with grass and trees for kick-about space. McDonald Reserve is a medium-sized

neighbourhood open space with a playground and connection to Stony Creek. Several community groups and residents have come forward with ideas for developing the adjoining site as an environmental centre. Ideas put forward include developing it into a community garden, flora and fauna refuge such as a frog bog, an urban forest and educational space. Cr Bernadette Thomas, who moved the motion at the latest council meeting, said Stony Creek Commons was the working name for the site. “It presents council with a great opportunity to do something perhaps a little different, to really invite the community in to see what the

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site can be used for,” she said. “There’s already been a lot of interest from the community and I thank the Friends of Stony Creek for kick-starting discussion about what could happen at the site. “Since then there’s been interest from Permaculture Out West, from Sustain, some of the … people who are at community garden sites and local residents who live in Lae and Waratah streets. “We really do want to open this site up to the community - it’s for community use - and have the community lead the conversation.” Craig Turton in Ferguson Street, Williamstown.

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Giving victims of crime a voice By Goya Dmytryshchak Altona’s Meshel Laurie has gone behind the harrowing scenes to speak with those directly touched by some of Melbourne’s, and the world’s, worst crimes. Her new book, CSI told you lies, tells the stories of victims’ families, forensic pathologists who conduct autopsies, homicide detectives and defence barristers. High-profile cases in the book include David Hookes who died from one punch, serial killer Peter Dupas, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 shot down over Ukraine, and Eurydice Dixon and Aya Marsaawe who were raped and murdered. Laurie said in the Hookes’ case, the investigator in charge, Charlie Bezzina, had wanted to bring a charge of manslaughter. Hookes had vehemently wanted to be an organ donor. “So, Charlie had to negotiate between David Hookes’ widow and the hospital and the Coroner’s Court,” Laurie said. “It was this extraordinary situation where the forensic pathologist came to the hospital and basically conducted a lot of the autopsy at the same time as they removed the organs for the donation.” Laurie’s unexpected connection to Dupas, convicted of murdering Nicole Patterson, Margaret Maher and Mersina Halvagis, is revealed in the book. “I was working in brothels in the late ’90s as a receptionist,” Laurie said. “I had a beautiful boss called Miss Vick who put on staff meetings for us. “She used to invite guest speakers; she might invite a bank manager to talk about getting a loan and buying a house and then the next month she might invite a legal representative

Atona’s Meshel Laurie has writtten a book on some of the world’s and Melbourne’s worst crimes.

to talk about custody issues and family court issues and things like that that she thought would be helpful for the girls. “One month she invited this young woman who was a psychotherapist to come along and talk about self esteem issues and getting counselling if ever things got on top of you. “This lady’s name was Nicky and Nicky gave us all cards at the end but she was scratching out the phone number on the card and saying,

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‘I’ll give you another phone number because I don’t work there anymore, I’m setting up my own practice at home’. “Within about a week and a half, one of the girls said, oh, I’ve been trying to call Nicky and she’s not answering, she’s not ringing me back. “It turned out that Nicky had been murdered by Peter Dupas and in fact he was the first client to make an appointment to come and see her at home, at the new practice.”

Laurie spoke with Nicole Patterson’s sister, Kylie Nicholas, for that chapter of the book. Another chapter was written with Anthony Maslin (Maz) and wife Marite Norris (Rin), who lost three children in MH17. “They had so much to say about not just surviving after something like that but actually living after it, and about making the decision to have another child because as they said, ‘we were still parents but we had no children’.” 12505829-BL32-21

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Green light for social housing By Goya Dmytryshchak Housing provider Unison was last week given the green light to use student accommodation for social and affordable housing at a Seddon site. As exclusively revealed by Star Weekly, Maribyrnong council brokered a deal with Unison after earlier refusing its application for 69-79 Buckley Street. The approval is based on having onsite security for three days a week, subject to a review in two years. Unison had lodged an appeal in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal in a bid to overturn the original refusal.

Unison’s site at 69-79 Buckley Street, Seddon. (Joe Mastroianni) 243845_03

Unison chief executive James King addressed councillors at last week’s meeting, saying he objected to a review after two years.

“The assumption that these residents are to be treated like prisoners is ridiculous, so Unison doesn’t support this,” he said. “The ongoing financial requirement to service that security need – we’re a non-for-profit, this is affordable housing, it’s not market rent. There is no return in order to service that. “We’ve had to move some mountains in order to incorporate security for three days a week … and that was, again, to try and demonstrate our commitment to mitigating some of the concerns.” Deputy mayor Anthony Tran told the meeting he owed “a great apology, perhaps to all of the supporters” for initially refusing the application.

“I think I owe that apology on the grounds that my initial decision was quite ignorant and quite … I think the better word is, I made it too hastily,” he said. “Coming from an immigrant family, my family were living in the immigration camp, the immigration hostel, just across the road from there actually. “People will constantly immigrate into Australia, people will constantly be looking for cheap accommodation and just accommodation in general … and if the city of Maribyrnong can provide that it would be fantastic.” The planning application had received 21 objections from 14 properties while a petition supporting the proposal gained 119 signatures.

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Campaign to cheer cancer patients

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Two charities have come together to bring comfort to people being treated for cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the Give Australia a Hug campaign. Cure Cancer Australia and The Big Hug Box are hoping to deliver 500 Hug Boxes to cancer patients across nations, as lockdowns mean people in hospital can only have a limited number of friends and family visit them. Cure Cancer Australia funds young medical and science professionals working across all areas of cancer research, and has raised $75.7 million to support 534 research grants across more than five decades. The Big Hug Box, founded by cancer survivor Lisa Greissl, provides gift boxes to patients suffering the illness. All profits from sales of the boxes are donated to Cure Cancer. For the Give Australia a Hug initiative, supporters can choose to donate a Hug Box to a patient in their local area or let the charities decide where to allocate a box. “After my own cancer diagnosis in 2015, there was a huge wave of emotions - anxiety, frustration, sadness and anger,” Ms Greissl said. “A lot of my friends and family didn’t know what to do or how to help. “The Big Hug Box came about because I wanted to create something that loved ones could gift to someone going through treatment when there are simply no words.” Ms Greissl said that the oncologist who prescribed a treatment that saved her life has received three grants from Cure Cancer Australia. “By purchasing a Big Hug Box, you’ll not only be supporting a cancer patient, you’ll be contributing to the research that might one day put an end to this disease for good,“ she said. Details: curecancer.com.au/ giveaustraliaahug

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Study tracks declining health By Alesha Capone The  COVID-19  pandemic  has  caused  “widespread  deterioration”  of  people’s  health  in the north and west of Melbourne, according  to a new study. Data collected from 300 SiSU Health stations  – which provide users with a free, self-service  health check positioned in pharmacies around  the  nation  –  compares  users’  pre-pandemic  health  levels  (January  1,  2017  to  March  31,  2020) to post-pandemic levels (April 1, 2020 to  June 9, 2021) has been collated and released this  month.

Altogether,  the  SiSu  stations  in  Wyndham,  Hobsons  Bay,  Brimbank,  Melton,  Hume  and  Whittlesea  recorded  17,889  pre-COVID  users  and 5723 post-COVID users. The results showed: • In  Wyndham,  the  number  of  overweight  or  obese  users  rose  from  65.1  per  cent  pre-pandemic to 70 per cent post-pandemic.  • In  Hobsons  Bay,  high  blood  pressure  rose  from 12 per cent pre-pandemic to 20.2 per cent  post-pandemic. The figure rose to 17.4 per cent  in  both  Wyndham  and  Melton,  compared  to  below 14 per cent pre-pandemic. • The number of smokers in Hume rose from

17.3 per cent pre-COVID to 23.8 per cent pst COVID. In Melton, smoking rose from 14.4 per cent to 19.6 per cent. • The  risk  of  developing  type  2  diabetes  within  the  next  five  years,  based  on  the  Australian  Type  2  Diabetes  Risk  Assessment  Tool developed by the Department of Health,  increased  from  28.2  per  cent  to  31.9  per  cent  in  Wyndham,  25.2  per  cent  to  28  per  cent  in  Brimbank and 23.4 per cent to 25.9 per cent in  Hobsons Bay. SiSU Health founder and managing director  Noel Duncan said that by painting a picture of  population health and trends, real-time health

data allowed governments and organisations to  invest in information campaigns and research  that  could  make  a  difference  to  community  health outcomes. “The  COVID  pandemic  has  certainly  impacted  the  health  of  the  citizens  in  Melbourne’s  north  and  western  suburbs,  like  much of Australia,” Dr Duncan said.  “Whilst there are differences in risk baselines  across these LGAs [local government areas] –  the data indicates widespread deterioration in  health risk rates.   “This will require concerted focus and effort  to address and reverse over coming years.”

A render of the Bermuda Bar at 4 Shelley Street, Footscray. (Supplied)

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Archpriest Michael Kalka stands before a marble bust of Mary MacKillop. (Joe Mastroianni) 244446_01

Parish prepares for dual celebration Archpriest  Michael  Kalka  and  his  Altona  parish,  Mary  Help  of  Christians,  will  this  month mark two milestones. It  will  be  40  years  since  Father  Michael  became  a  priest  on  Sunday,  August  8,  which  is  St  Mary  MacKillop’s  Feast  Day.  The  parish  will celebrate the dual occasion at a mass led by  Bishop Les Tomlinson. Saturday,  August  14,  will  mark  100  years  since the first Catholic mass in Altona. The  local  Catholic  community  emerged  in  early  1921,  using  temporary  halls  at  different  locations.  It  obtained  independent  status  as  a  parish  in  1942  and  a  permanent  church  building was completed in 1965 on the present

site at 97 Railway Street North. “For  August  the  14th,  the  Archbishop  of  Melbourne  will  be  leading  the  Saturday  night  mass because 100 years ago the first priest to say  mass in the Altona area was the administrator  of St Patrick’s Cathedral,” Father Michael said. “It’s not the centenary of the parish because  in the early days Altona was looked after by the  priests from Williamstown.” These two public gatherings will be limited to  100 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Father Michael said there were lessons to be  learnt from the pandemic. “I  suspect  we  need  to  become  more  reliant  on one another rather than reliant on things,”

he said. “I believe we need to open our hearts  and  minds  to  one  another  because  we  have,  unfortunately,  become  a  very  materialistic  society. “My guess is that it would also be the message  of St Mary MacKillop: that we love people and  use  things  to  help  us  in  showing  that  love,  rather than loving things and using people.” People planning to attend either celebration  should check for updates closer to the date. Bookings are required. Details:  www.altonacatholic.org.au  or  call  9398 2964. Goya Dmytryshchak

Emerging artists share their work Two Footscray Community Arts Centre artists  in  residence will  be  exhibiting  over  the  next  two months. In  its  first  year,  the  centre’s  Residence  program  has  supported more  than  30  independent  artists  and  collectives  from  underrepresented backgrounds.  The  program,  which  provides  free  studio  space and support, was developed in response  to  the  lack  of  affordable  creative  space  in  Melbourne’s west. Emerging artists Karima Baadilla and Foni  Salvatore  are  about  to  exhibit  their  first  solo  shows at the centre.

“I still find it quite confronting to show my  de-colonised  painting  series  to  the  public,”  Baadilla said. “Due to COVID-19, I lost access  to my artist studio and it’s become hard both  physically and financially to lease them now. “So,  the  time  and  space  to  create  within  Residence  really  helps  me  re-establish  and  recommit  to  my  creative  practice,  within  a  nurturing and inspiring community.” Baadila’s work will be displayed mid-August,  followed by Salvatore’s in September. Details, footscrayarts.com

Scaled-back  plans  for  a  container  restaurant and bar in Footscray were last  week approved by Maribyrnong council. The  Bermuda  Bar,  which  draws  its  name  from  the  triangle-shaped  block,  will  be  at  4  Shelley  Street,  opposite  the  landmark Franco Cozzo store. Twenty-four  objections  were  received  in  response  to  the  proposal,  based  on  proximity  to  homes,  operating  hours,  the  selling  of  liquor  on  and  off  the  site,  patron  numbers,  anti-social  behaviour  due  to  the  selling  of  liquor,  and  lack  of  onsite car parking. Applicant  Toothpicks  Creative  had  planned  to  use  an  adjoining  triangular  block  at  1  Byron  Street  for  food  trucks  but this has been withdrawn. The bar was originally to cater for up  to 350 patrons but this has been reduced  to 280. Operating  hours  have  been  cut  back  from 1am to no later than 11pm. Philipp  Hockenberger  from  The  Hof  Group, which operates the Hofbrauhaus  Melbourne  and  the  HOF  Downtown,  addressed  Tuesday’s  council  meeting  as  one  of  the  owners  and  operators  of  the  future venue. “We’ve  put  a  lot  of  thought  into  this  project to create not only a great dining  experience but also to bring something to  Footscray which is quite unique, at least  in the hospitality sector,“ he said. “The  whole  design  we  were  seeking  with  the  container  shipment  and  the  overall  architectural  design,  for  us,  just  screams Footscray. “I  think  a  lot  of  objectors  were  afraid  we  are  looking  more  into  creating  another pub, which we are definitely not. “Our  concept  is  food  driven,  and  it’s  driven  by  creating  not  only  a  culinary  hub  where  people  can  come  and  enjoy  great  food  but  also  where  we  have  a  community hub and we can bring people  together through great food and a great  time.“ Goya Dmytryshchak

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A journey to zero waste As councils adopt waste management plans that aim to tackle the amount of waste their municipality produces, there is a growing push for people to think about how they could live more sustainably. A few people in the know spoke with Michaela Meade. Go For Zero Australian-owned Go For Zero is a zero waste and toxin free store, with products available for shipping Australia-wide. Their mission is to “move to a circular economy where we write trash out of existence”. Products from the online store are sustainably made and sourced, either from the company, or the businesses it includes on its website, and are sustainably packaged, and delivered to customers in a carbon-neutral way using plastic-free shipping materials. A Go For Zero spokesperson said people should strive to adopt a zero waste lifestyle “because recycling is not the solution”. “[Recycling] is a short-term option, but we create so much waste it can’t be recycled and ends up in landfill,” the spokesperson said. “Only 8 per cent of plastic that goes in your recycle bin truly gets recycled.” The company provides a variety of products that help people maintain their zero waste habits, including starter packs for cleaning, food storage and sanitary products, for the uninitiated. The spokesperson said the community can become more involved in the zero waste movement “by starting with small changes”. “Bring your own coffee cup, learn about recycling,” they said. “Because once we know better, we will do better.” Details: goforzero. com.au Positive Feeds Newport-based Positive Feeds is a curated gifting service that showcases products from local producers. It was born in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when events industry company Footprint Group Events found itself languishing. Director Emma MacGregor said that during lockdown “it was obvious the events industry was not going to spring back quickly”. “We looked around as to what we could use our skill-base toward, along with our contacts within the corporate industry,” Ms MacGregor said. “People were buying gifts online and shopping local ... offering inner west-focused gifts for foodies was the concept.” Ms MacGregor said the company has a few ways of standing out. “Positive Feeds is local, unique, charitable and sustainably packaged and operated,” she said. “We are also 100 per cent carbon offset. “When people gift with [Positive Feeds], they are actually giving three times - supporting our business, our local suppliers and the local charitable causes we support.”

Above: Shoppers look for sustainable gifts at positive Feeds. Below: Elana runs virtual workshops covering all kinds of topics, including cloth nappy use. (Pictures: Supplied)

Positive Feeds is available for hand delivery across Victoria and New South Wales. Details: www.positivefeeds.com.au/ Workshops Elana is one individual sharing her wealth of knowledge with others to help them achieve a zero waste lifestyle. Elana runs virtual workshops covering all kinds of topics, including “all things reusable”,

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“eco-friendly periods” and “cloth nappies 101”. She has held sessions with 16 local councils, including Hume, Macedon Ranges, Maribyrnong and Whittlesea councils, where she shares tips and tricks for using and reusing sustainable items. “I have a large range of reusable alternatives to everyday household items that I show and talk about during a virtual workshop – including how they work, tips and tricks and home set-up ideas,” she said. “I have multiple cameras so you get nice close-ups of the products - including fit demonstrations during nappy workshops. “The workshops are very interactive and there is plenty of time to ask questions.” Elana said she encourages people to complete a “bin audit” when first starting out on a zero waste journey. “[It] means taking a look at your kitchen/ bathroom bin to see what items you throw away the most,” she said. “Then choose one area to focus on and make the switch from disposable to reusable. “Once you master that and it becomes your new habit, move onto the next. “Start small and take it slow, and don’t compare yourself to others. “We all have different lifestyles and circumstances, so just do what you can at your own pace.” Details: www. clothnappyworkshopsmelbourne.com.au

Bringing it home Sustainability consultant and zero waste enthusiast Kirsty Bishop-Fox said moving to a zero waste lifestyle was easy for her. Ms Bishop-Fox said Facebook groups such as Zero Waste Westies and Zero Waste Freebies, as well as mobile apps including Next Door, can help people to begin to live sustainably. “There is a lot of community comradeship when you align with people who also are trying to avoid waste,” she said. Ms Bishop-Fox said people should think about what happens to their waste once it’s taken away from their houses. “There is a significant amount of waste that could have been recycled, composted or repurposed,” Ms Bishop-Fox said. “Having done waste audits, I am always surprised to see how much usable stuff gets thrown out in some peoples’ bins. “If we can avoid creating waste, by thinking about our habits and making conscious purchase decisions, it will be more sustainable for our community, our children and grandchildren.” The Zero Waste International Alliance defines zero waste as the “conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health”.

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Scienceworks screening Stop by Scienceworks at 7.30pm on August 6 for an adults-only screening of films about the night sky. The event costs between $20 and $45.

Lockdown exhibition Head to the Altona Civic Centre for an exhibition on Hobsons Bay residents lives over lockdown. The free Together Apart: Life in Lockdown exhibition runs until the end of August. ■ https://lockdownstories.com.au

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Additional needs support MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au

Stephanie Mfongwot – a Williamstown woman who escaped violence in Cameroon and is making her professional boxing debut. (Damjan Janevski) 245047_01

Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996

Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on 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

Give baseball a try Newport Rams Baseball Club will hold free come and try days on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 22, 9,30am to 11.30am at Park Crescent, Williamstown North. Boys and girls, ages 4 to 17 years old of all skill levels welcome. A free sausage sizzle and bottle of water included, and baseball gear supplied for the day. ■ cometrydays@newportrams.com.au

■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705

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

Fundraising book sale

Deer Park probus

The Werribee Hospital Foundation is holding a fundraising book sale to purchase a new palliative care bed at Werribee Mercy Hospital. All proceeds will be donated to the hospital, with single books selling for $2 and six going for $10. The foundation asks shoppers to bring the correct cash and their own carry bags. At 27 Cambridge Crescent, August 28 and August 29, 9am to 4pm.

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

Hobsons Bay band

Rotary club

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 evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com

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

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Maribyrnong council is hosting a free series of workshops to educate residents about reducing food waste. The first of four workshops kicks off at 10am on August 7.

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

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

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

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

English classes 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.

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au

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

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Tarneit Community Learning Centre hosts a dads’ playgroup every week on Thursdays. The morning starts at 9.30am and promises to be a chance for male caregivers to connect with each other and form new friendships. ■ Shaun, 0455 521 154

Tune into Brimbank council’s free online-only solar power and battery systems Q&A session to hear answers to common solar-power questions. The event will cover energy use at home, as well as the economics of running a solar and battery system. The session starts at 10am on August 14. Registration essential. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/ solar-pv-and-batteries-qa

Fibro/CFS Support

Santa Marija Festa

Expressions of interest to start a Fibromyalgia and CFS Support Group in Manor Lakes and surrounding areas. Connect with real people and share information, experiences, problems and solutions. ■ wyndham.fibrogroup@gmail.com

Celebrations for the annual Santa Marija Festa are coming up at at St Peter Chanel in Deer Park. Join at 6.15pm on August 13 for a church service with choir, and at 2pm on August 15 for the parade and entertainment. ■ Frank, 0407 816 603

Dads’ playgroup

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

Melton South Knit & Natter 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. ■ 9747 8576

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

Tax return help Melton South Community Centre is now booking appointments for members of the community wanting help with their 2020-21 tax returns, as well as eligible households wanting to claim the $250 Power Saving Bonus. ■ 9747 8576

Sewing classes Intro to Sewing is now open for enrolments at Melton South Community Centre. Weekly classes run on Tuesdays until September 14 or on Thursdays until September 16, 9.30am to noon. $50/$30 concession. ■ 9747 8576

Felting workshops Four-part felting workshop at Melton library starts 10.30am August 7. Bookings essential. ■ https://libraryevents.melton.vic.gov.au/ event?id=4368

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What don’t you like or what could be improved? I think everyone around Yarraville would like to see less trucks on our major roads. I think that’s one of the prices that we pay for living so close to the docks. It’s a nice part of being so close to our economy but there are those downsides of traffic, and the village gets quite congested. I would like to see something done about the railway station. There used to be an underpass for cars, so it would be nice to see

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What do you like about Yarraville? I think what first attracted me and what still attracts me is the village feel. I grew up in a small country town and Yarraville just made me feel at home, and it still carries that feeling for me. I think one of the benefits of COVID-19 for the village has been, it’s been a real community meeting point. The new pop-up park and on-street dining has really brought back that original community feel of the village that I think it lost a little bit. It’s really great to see that it’s much more like the village that it used to be 20 years ago again.

that the village could be freed up of traffic a little bit some way. What’s your favourite local restaurant or cafe? Being an ex-chef, it’s really hard to tie it down to one. I love so many restaurants in the city of Maribyrnong, from Navi at a high end to Advieh if I’m looking for a felafal wrap. Heal.

Thy Self, Cornershop. I’ve got lots of little places that I just like to find a quiet spot. Galaxia. Lots of places. Rudimentary, There, Station Hotel, Railway Hotel. Can you tell me about Foodbank? Foodbank’s the largest emergency food relief and rescue organisation in Australia. We’ve been operating in Victoria for the last 90 years.

What we essentially do is work with the whole food industry to rescue food that’s not sellable anymore. We also purchase necessary food. Then we distribute that through 530 charities around the state – Salvos, St Vinnies etcetera. We, in partnership with the state government, run the country’s school breakfast program – over 100 state schools across Victoria – making sure everyone gets access to healthy food.

Health survey needs your input Make a difference to your community in just 10 minutes! Take our 2021 Community Health Needs Survey online. Unlike most surveys that clog your inbox (usually with the subject line ‘How did we do?’) this is a questionnaire that really matters. It asks questions about your health. About your experience of health care. And about anything that might be preventing you from getting the care you need, when and where you need it. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea or a really good coffee you’ll have helped improve local health services – and as a bonus you’ll go into the draw to win one of three $100 gift vouchers. Your de-identified responses will be used to help North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) plan and fund health services that our region needs. Combined with other health data, hearing directly from our community helps not-for-profits like Primary Health Networks and governments to decide what the priorities and gaps are to help us design better services. Recently, health data showed us a clear need for support to help children develop in parts of the Hume Local Government Area. In response, we funded the ASPIRE project that worked with parents and enabled children to see speech pathologists and occupational therapists and attend supported, culturally appropriate playgroups. In 2019–20, we listened to more than 700 people to help create a ‘Blueprint for better mental health’. The community is helping to further refine the plan this year, so services are better connected and ‘see the person’, not just their illness.

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Our other data-driven programs include psychosocial supports (linking people with social groups and practical help, bolstering mental health), and ‘dying well’ initiatives, which draw on community feedback to improve end-of-life care. Data, feedback and community connections are also vital to helping us reach groups who find it hard to access services – such as people experiencing homelessness, older people, or

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those from culturally diverse backgrounds. In one recent example, we funded community members to design and deliver a program that successfully encouraged people to get their cancer screening checked off. So get involved: health care is better and our community is healthier when a wide range of people take part in its planning. The survey is at surveymonkey.com/r/ NWMPHN_2021_Survey or scan the QR

code below. Carers can also complete the survey on behalf of those who are unable to. Or find out more at nwmphn.org.au. The survey closes 15 August. You could also sign up to be in our ‘People Bank’ – a register of people interested in taking part in activities to help direct our work, ranging from online activities to forums and group work – with payment available for some activities. Visit nwmphn.org.au/peoplebank

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Styling The Eclipse Cross may very well be one of the more stylish examples in the Mitsubishi stable featuring trademarks of the brand with a modern twist. The reserved front end with the familiar grille combines well with a more sculpted rear for a car that is noticeable in a busy mid-size SUV segment. The carries this attitude inside too, for an interior that is sensible and practical but an obvious step up from some of the more tired of Mitsubishi’s offerings. Drivers familiar with the brand will recognise the instrumentation with a favoured blue hue and some of the switchgear as well, but on the whole, the designers have opted for sleeker lines, a simple mix of materials and uncomplicated dials and buttons which help add to that sense of spaciousness usually amiss in an SUV of this size. The front seats are supportive and able to accommodate wide shoulders, with the driver’s seat electrically adjustable as you search for that optimum spot. Passengers in the rear, too, can travel in comfort with room under the front seat for feet and head room not particularly disadvantaged by the sloping roof or sunroof, unless you are a tall adult that is. More legroom is available should you wish, courtesy of the 60:40 sliding seat which borrows space from the boot when needed. The boot

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AT A GLANCE Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed pricing and specifications: Price: from $38,500 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Output: 110kW at 5500rpm and 240Nm at 1800-3500rpm Transmission: Continually Variable Automatic, AWD Fuel: 7.7L/100km (ADR Combined) Warranty: 5 years/100,000km Safety Rating: 5-star ANCAP WHAT WE LIKED: Standard inclusions and safety New styling Flexibility and spaciousness WHAT WE DIDN’T: Fiddly touchpad Rear air-vents under front seats Rear visibility

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a nifty little unit well suited for the challenges of urban driving. The chassis is set up for a compliant ride which offers comfort over bumps and common road irregularities. Our test car featured Mitsubishi’s all-wheel-drive system which gives an added sense of surety under foot. In practical terms this equates not only to stability in wet conditions, for example, but also in confidence into corners and composure through roundabouts. You will find the Eclipse Cross an enthusiastic participant who gets about its job with such little fuss that you will be happy to look the other way when execution doesn’t always match the intention. It is an easy car to navigate around the city and shopping centres, is able enough once at speed on highways and sturdy on unsealed roads. It may need a reassuring breath when carrying a load up a hill, can be slow to start when asked for a burst of speed and the steering is lighter than you expect, but its good manners and willing nature is hard to fault. Our Eclipse Cross used around 8.5L/100km (official figures are 7.7L/100km) is runs happily on 91RON. Mitsubishi offers the Eclipse Cross with a five-year/100,000km warranty – unlimited kilometres would have been a nicer touch in line with many of its competitors. Servicing prices are capped for the first three visits with service intervals at 15,000km or 12 months.

Engines / transmissions The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross range is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol paired with a continuously variable transmission. The unit is good for 110kW of power and 250Nm of torque. In the Eclipse Cross full torque is available low down the range which makes for smooth CVT performance.

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SPORT Swing by for a hit of baseball Teenager Mackenzie has been playing with the Newport Rams Baseball Club since attending a come and try day with her family seven years ago. Now 14, she played tee-ball for two years before starting baseball. Mackenzie’s younger brother Jack, 13, also plays with the Rams. “It’s a really family-oriented club and it’s really fun,” Mackenzie said. “All the players and coaches are very close, it’s awesome.” This month, the club will host a series of free come and try days for girls and boys aged four to 17. “It’s basically a come and try day that is pretty relaxed, it’s a social gathering, you can come along and try baseball or tee-ball and make some friends,” Mackenzie said. Mackenzie said the latest baseball

season finished up before Melbourne’s fifth lockdown, but a woman’s winter academy she has been participating in was interrupted by the lockdown. She plays with the Rams’ division one women’s team, training once a week and competing at the weekend. The baseball club’s juniors manager, David Ninnis, said baseball and tee-ball were some of the most inclusive sports for children. “Ages start from four years old for tee-ball and kids are generally able to learn skills from running, throwing, hitting and being part of a team where one or more of those skills can help the team,” he said. “We’re really looking to ramp up participation this year and get kids back off the couch as COVID has been tough on them.”

Mr Ninnis said the Rams’ players came from across Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. He said the club started a women’s program last year to provide girls and women a local option to continue or join baseball. The summer women’s head coach Bronwyn Gell has represented Australia in the sport, and two other national players are involved in the program. The come and try tee-ball and baseball days will be held 9.30-11.30am on August 15 and 22 at the Newport Baseball Club, Park Crescent, Williamstown North. A free sausage sizzle and bottle of water will be included, with baseball gear supplied. Register at newportrams.com.au. Details: cometrydays@newportrams.com.au Alesha Capone

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NBA dream realised Yarraville basketballer Josh Giddey says it’s a dream come true to be drafted with the sixth pick by Oklahoma City Thunder in Thursday’s NBA draft. It makes the 18-year-old the highest Australian ever drafted directly from the NBL to the NBA (the previous highest was Chris Anstey, who was draft pick 18 in 1997). Speaking in Brooklyn, New York, Giddey said Oklahoma was one of his top teams. “Look, first it’s a dream come true … to be taken by the Thunder and to have them want me on their team, it makes me feel really special and I couldn’t be happier,” he said. “The pre-draft process was good. “Oklahoma is actually one of my favourite teams and to be picked by them, it’s a dream come true. “So, love the guys, the coaches, the staff on the team, and really happy to be there.” He will start his NBA career in Oklahoma City after spending the 2020-21 NBL season with the Adelaide 36ers. Giddey’s season with the 36ers saw him win the NBL’s Rookie of the Year award after

averaging 10.9 points, 7.5 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game. He is the first Australian in NBL history to record back-to-back triple doubles as his draft stock rose dramatically during the year. Giddey described sharing the dream moment with his mum, Kim, and dad, Warrick, who both have legacies in the WNBL and NBL. “It means the world,” Giddey said. “To have my family – it was tough to get them over here from Australia and to have them on the table tonight to be able to hug them in that moment and be with them tonight, it means a lot for me, and for them to enjoy this moment with me as well, because I give a lot of credit to them. “They have raised me the right way, they have spent countless hours ... sacrificing their time for me and my basketball. “So, they deserve this moment just as much as I do and I’m really happy that they’re here with me and I got to share it with them.” Giddey will be near his sister, Hannah Giddey, who committed to Oral Roberts University after her 2019 Elite Girls Tour to the

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US. “She’s in Tulsa which is about an hour and a half out of Oklahoma, so this was a dream situation and my parents are over the moon about it now because they can visit both me and her,” he said. Giddey said Oklahoma had been straight-up with him from day one. “They were just great people,” he said. “I met with, I was talking to Sam [Presti] and the rest of the staff and coaches and stuff like that and just the way they talked and told me about how they want to lift their program and the direction they’re headed in. It was something I wanted to be a part of. “It’s a young team and I think it can be something really special and I wanted to be part of that. “Moving forward, hopefully in the next coming years … we can have a lot of success in Oklahoma. “It was really something I wanted to be a part of and kind of start from the bottom and move our way up in the league. I can’t wait to get down there and get started.”

Druids captain Michael Hay has described his experience on a cricket reality TV show, likened to a sports version of The Apprentice. Hay left the Renegades Recruit last Thursday night after being one of 10 players statewide who got a chance to impress BBL club Melbourne Renegades. The winner will take a pre-season trip to the Northern Territory with Renegades academy players, taking in a stop at the NT Strike League. The show can be viewed on the Renegades’ social media platforms or streaming service Kayo Sports. Hay and the other nine finalists were put through fitness and skills drills by Renegades women’s coach Simon Helmot and rising Victorian stars Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mackenzie Harvey and Will Sutherland. “It started with a two kilometre time trial, which was a fitness aspect of the day,” Hay said. “We got to bowl to the Renegades players, which was great and a good experience. It was a net session with them, which was a good challenge. “After that … that’s when the three Renegades players as well as Simon Helmot had to send four people home. “It was like Love Island, where you’re all lined up.” Hay progressed to the second episode of the two-part miniseries before being eliminated. The South African star said being on the show had been a great experience. “It was good to be surrounded by those types of players just so you can almost get a feel of what it would be like if you were a professional sportsperson,” he said. As for the future, Hay said he was loyal to his Footscray club. “I’ve been playing at Druids for seven years and I’m really enjoying it there, they’re a good club,” he said. Druids president Warren Roach described Hay as a “fantastic kid around the club”. “His season last year was exceptional. “He won the the Paxino Medal in the VTCA senior eivision. “He’s a fantastic leader around the place and it was a great opportunity for him to get that exposure. “We’re lucky to have him at our club.”

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Newport 1/171 Mason Street 3

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Yarraville 23c Bena Street

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Altona 17 Upton Street

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Park Aspects And Access Define The Address

Imagine Coming Home To This!

A Refined Residential Resort.

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Set at the rear, with a great parkland backdrop Spacious and stylish living and dining domain Open-plan kitchen, stainless steel appliances Deep courtyard concludes with parkland access 3 bright and inviting upstairs double bedrooms

Stunning sundrenched 2 bedroom open plan townhouse. Terrific low maintenance garden and barbeque area. Only a short distance from the Yarraville Village. Featuring a stylish kitchen with Blanco appliances.

Exceptional living, dining and entertaining, verandah aspects. Timber benches and polished floors define the first class kitchen. Original 12ft pressed metal period ceilings and pine floorboards. Luxurious main suite, 3 further bedrooms and a second bathroom. Reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted heating, dual gas fire-places.

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Dean Stanley

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Niels Geraerts

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William Pendlebury

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0403 372 922

Sat 21st August 1:00PM Registered Buyers Only

Williamstown Sweeney 03 9399 9111

WILLIAMSTOWN 17 Jobson Street 3

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0402 639 708

Saturday 7th August 11:00am Contact Agent for inspection.

Sweeney Yarraville (03) 9939 1717

Yarraville 1/11 Buninyong Street

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0418 336 024

Saturday 21st August @11:30am Contact Agent for Inspection

Altona 9398 3777

Altona Meadows 175 Merton Street

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The Formula For Townhouse Success

Space, Light and Village Delight!

Inviting and Spacious Family Home

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Stylish and substantial dual level dimensions Desirably designed downstairs living & dining Central kitchen caters with modern efficiency Upstairs main bedroom, WIR and an ensuite 2 further upstairs bedrooms, appealing size

Sat 21st August 11:00AM Registered Buyers Only

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Niels Geraerts

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Michael Yacoub

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Williamstown Sweeney 03 9399 9111

WILLIAMSTOWN 11 Violet Street 2

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4 spacious bedrooms. 2 well maintained bathrooms. 2 car secured remote garage with internal access. Large kitchen with ample cupboard space. Ducted heating and split system cooling.

Dean Stanley 0403 372 922

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Only a short walk to the Yarraville Village. Enormous balcony with superb views. Featuring 3 larger bedrooms and 1 study. Secure off the street parking.

Saturday 14th August 1:30pm Contact for Inspection

0402 639 708

Sweeney Yarraville (03) 9939 1717

Yarraville 411 / 125 Francis Street

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0409 522 222

Contact Agent for Inspection

Altona North 20 Mahon Avenue

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The Way Forward To A Family Future!

A Lifestyle Choice on the Parklands

A Property with Great Potential!

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Classically appealing original street presence Two bright instantly inviting double bedrooms Generous, welcoming living/dining dimensions Substantial kitchen with casual meals counter Two bathrooms, one with an adjoining laundry

Altona Meadows 9360 9399

A stunning 4th floor apartment. Surrounded by the beautiful West Gate Golf Course. Only a stroll away from the Yarraville Village shops. Featuring a secure garage car and storage space.

Three bedrooms. Kitchen with meals area. Formal lounge, central bathroom and separate laundry. Superb large rear yard for family enjoyment. Other features include: timber flooring, garage, garden shed and carport.

Auction

Ben Watson

Private Sale

Niels Geraerts 0402 639 708

Saturday 14th August @ 2:30pm

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Shawqi Ein

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Sat 14th August 12NOON Registered Buyers Only

Altona 9398-3777

0414 397 167

Williamstown Sweeney 03 9399 9111

Footscray 9939-1717

Contact for Inspection

Williamstown 9399-9111

Sweeney Yarraville (03) 9939 1717

Contact Agent for Inspection

we know west

0411 155 778

Altona North 9399 3636

sweeneyea.com.au