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Sister’s vaccine message By Goya Dmytryshchak She lost her brother after he contracted COVID-19 and struggles being in lockdown at her Seddon home but 90-year-old Francesca Catroppa still finds reasons to sing. The local identity sits outside her home of 71 years and talks to passers by, sometimes breaking into song to lift her own and others’ spirits. One song is Mamma, a classic from her Italian homeland: “Mamma son tanto felice (Mum, I am so happy)”. She is urging others to get vaccinated so that people have a chance against the coronavirus. In March last year, her brother, Francesco, 86, died after contracting COVID. “My brother went to the big shop to buy something,” Francesca said. “When he came back home, he fell down.” He was taken to Footscray Hospital, where he learnt he had coronavirus. He died a week later. Francesca didn’t get to see him in hospital and was not allowed to attend his funeral. Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS), based at Maidstone and Geelong, supports Francesca to live at home and takes her to medical appointments. Her most recent one was on Friday, when Francesca received her second dose of AstraZeneca. Support worker Tina Parisi, who visited Francesca sometimes daily last year, went with her the first time and they got their jabs together. Tina said after the first dose, she went home with Francesca to ensure there were no side effects. Both experienced none. “She thinks that if people have the vaccine, maybe we can cope with COVID,” Tina said. “Without the vaccine, we have no chance.” Francesca said she enjoyed other people’s company and struggled during lockdown. “I sit outside my front door … and everybody who passes on the street knows me,” she said. “Everybody talks to me. “I sit in front of the door all day from in the morning at 7 o’clock and the people who go to the [train] station … every day, every minute. “Everybody says to me, ‘Hello, how are you’. I talk with everyone.”
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Francesca said her message to people about COVID-19 was to vaccinate. “When we were in Italy, in the wartime, I was 10 years old,” she said.
“A lot of soldiers died in the wartime. They had no chance to bury them. “A lot of sickness from the soldiers dying and being left on top of the ground.
“Every day, one doctor came around my town and he gave kids, anyone, an injection to not catch the sickness. “Same now.”
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High demand for pharmacy jabs By Goya Dmytryshchak An Altona pharmacist who has started offering AstraZeneca vaccinations has booked out immediately. Simon Jiao, the owner of Chemist Discount Centre Altona, said appointments were fully booked for the first two weeks. The chemist is currently doing the vaccinations only on Mondays and Fridays. In September, it will be offering Pfizer. “My recommendation to people is the AstraZeneca vaccination is just as effective and is just as good,” Mr Jiao said. “The sooner everyone can get vaccinated in Melbourne’s west, the sooner it is safer for everyone in this area. “There has been a lot of negative backlash from the media about the AstraZeneca vaccination. “I’ve had it myself. “Two of our pharmacy staff had it themselves
Pharmacists Jessica Nierle and Simon Jiao are administering COVID-19 vaccines.
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and … Jane, the delivery lady who is in and out of nursing homes: we all had AstraZeneca and there haven’t been any troubles.
“The message I want to tell people is, get vaccinated ASAP. “Don’t wait for the mRNA, don’t wait for
those other brands, get the ones when they are available.” Victorian pharmacies are allocated 150 doses per week. “The supply is slow, definitely,” Mr Jiao said. “We placed an order for 500 for the initial application. “We received 300. “At the moment, this whole process is gated not by choices but is actually gated by availability.” Other pharmacies offering vaccinations include Chemcare Wellness Pharmacy in Altona, Blackshaws Road Pharmacy and Circle Health Pharmacy in Altona North, and Highpoint Medical Centre Pharmacy in Maribyrnong. For more information visit: https://www. coronavirus.vic.gov.au/book-your-vaccineappointment
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Youngster calls for Ocean clean-up Seven-year-old Spotswood girl Tuppence has written to Hobsons Bay council asking if it can do something about rubbish at The Warmies in Newport. She was with mum Kelley when she came across what “looked like a rubbish dump” where the Yarra River flows into Port Phillip Bay. “Me and my mum went on a walk and found lots of rubbish near the ocean,” Tuppence said.
“Bottles – some of the bottles were literally filled with water, they were spray bottles – plastic bags, a whole bottom of a chair and lots of things.” The St Margaret Mary’s Primary School pupil said she felt “bad” when she saw the rubbish. “It can pollute the water and it’s bad for the sea creatures,” Tuppence said. “I love starfish. Once I found a whole
bunch of them.” Tuppence went home and penned a letter to the council, accompanied with photos of what she had seen. “Possibly, they can do something,” she said. To help reduce waste, Tuppence urged everyone to “try to put it in the right bin or recycle some of it”.
Health officials have made renewed calls for people connected to the Newport Football Club to come forward for COVID-19 testing. COVID-19 response commander Jeroen Weimar said the cluster associated with the club was a “continued concern”. As of Tuesday, there were 68 known cases of the virus linked to the cluster. “I’m particularly appealing to … younger men in the Newport and Altona North area,” Mr Weimar said. “If you’re active in the community, if you’re in your 20s and your 30s, if you’re connected to the footy club, if you’re connected to the gyms … please come forward and get tested. “We really are concerned about this ongoing emergence of cases.” It follows over 40 new exposure sites, including three tier one sites, being identified in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay between Saturday and Tuesday. The tier one exposure sites include Kuz’s Kebabs on Gordon Street, Footscray, Saturday, August 14, 6.30-7.30pm; Woolworths Millers Junction, Altona North, Wednesday, August 18, 2-11pm, Thursday, August 19, 11.30am-9pm, and Friday, August 20, 7am-3.50pm; and the cohealth Footscray lift on Wednesday, August 18, 3.35-4pm. The health department said anyone who visited any of the sites during the dates and times listed needs to get tested immediately and quarantine for 14 days from exposure. Michaela Meade
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Trio wanted for burglaries and thefts in Williamstown Police are seeking three males who this month spent a night breaking into multiple properties and vehicles in Williamstown. Detectives from the Hobsons Bay crime investigation unit say the trio entered a number of properties between 10pm on Tuesday, August 3, and 6am on Wednesday, August 4. The three forced their way into a Cole Street hotel about 1.15am, stealing a variety of tools and an orange 2015 Hyundai Accent. They then entered a nearby property in Nelson Place and stole cash and knives.
They attempted to break into a Windsor Terrace property about 1.30am. Several vehicles parked in Dover Road and Thomas Street were broken into and tools stolen about 2am. The stolen Hyundai was found in Dover Road about 8am. Police have released images from CCTV of two of the males they want to speak to. The first is described as Caucasian, about 180 centimetres and of solid build. He wore dark clothing, a baseball cap, red gloves and carried a backpack.
The second was about 175 centimetres, of medium build. He wore a two-toned grey jacket with a hoodie, dark grey pants, and carried a grey and orange backpack.. The third was about 175 centimetres, of solid build, and wore a multicoloured blue, grey and black jumper and dark pants. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au. An image of a male police want to speak with.
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Outdoor dining set to be extended until April Maribyrnong council will extend and expand outdoor dining established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least April 30 next year. Councillors last week voted to extend the outdoor dining program introduced last year to help bars, restaurants and cafes survive. Forty-seven parklets (parking bays re-purposed for tables and chairs) popped up across suburbs including West Footscray and Yarraville. A pop-up park in Ballarat Street at Yarraville
and a laneway in Yewers Street at Footscray were also opened up to diners. A $250,000 state government grant will be used to maintain existing outdoor dining areas and install more in the Footscray CBD near Footscray station, Nicholson Street Mall and the West Footscray Indian Quarter. Councillors last week voted to investigate a permanent closure of Ballarat Street, between Canterbury and Anderson streets, in Yarraville. They also voted to investigate permanent
greening of Byron Street Plaza in Footscray to support outdoor dining. The program initially started as a six-month trial in November after the council received $500,000 government funding. Cr Sarah Carter said it was a “no brainer” to extend outdoor dining. “From the very outset there was a strong demand for this and it just made sense at a time when we’re not seeing the uptake in parking on streets – there’s just not that activity,” she said.
Serving food and hope By Goya Dmytryshchak A Footscray-based organisation supporting African Australians is feeding the homeless and people of all backgrounds in Melbourne’s west during the COVID-19 pandemic. Africause has teamed up with the Somali Star Cafe in Nicholson Street mall and Balaclava-based organisation, Igniting Change, to provide food and materials. Africause is also helping spread Department of Health messages to African community members about isolating, testing and vaccinating. Africause founder Berhan Ahmed said the stories he had heard from people were shocking.
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“One young man, regardless of his background, had had no food for two days,” he said. “It is part of our collective responsibility to remember and reach out in these extraordinary times for the less fortunate, not only to families with children in lockdown, which we are supporting, but also homeless young men and women in our streets. “The fresh meal provided with a drink in a welcoming environment was more than a relief for most of them, with a big smile on their face after the meal. “There are mothers … they didn’t have milk – the basic products that any family would need to have in their fridge and in their cupboard to serve their kids with some meals. “We support over 200 families with shopping packages – for a month with non-perishable food and some buying milk on the way to the house – and 55 homeless lunches in Footscray since the second lockdown on every second day.” Mr Ahmed said Africause was helping community members better understand
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coronavirus advice, such as requirements if they had been to an exposure site. “They talk about tier one, tier two, tier three,” he said. “We need to take this to the layman and to the masses. “My benchmark of communication is my 80-year-old mother. “If she can’t understand a message … then it’s not getting there for many of us.”
He said Africause was encouraging community members to line up for the jab. “We are explaining this in a simple language the mothers and fathers understand and teaming up with community leaders and members from the respective communities to translate in their languages … languages such as Harari, Tigre, Oromo and many other African languages.” Details: africause.org.au
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“When we do need to expand the footprint to accommodate the change in trading, it was a no brainer, really. “It’s been an overwhelming success … we’re enjoying our outdoor spaces all the more, and that includes these spaces as well, and that sense of community that we’ve been really able to, alongside traders, engender through this parklet program, and support the local economy.” Goya Dmytryshchak
COVID causes West Set to be cancelled This year’s West Set Festival has been cancelled, Maribyrnong council announced last week. The festival had aimed to celebrate a post-COVID return of live music with Footscray and Yarraville to host more than 50 free events. For ticketed headline shows – Angie McMahon supported by Maple Glider, and Hayley Mary supported by Alma Zygier and Berkay Mete – full refunds will be offered. “With many shows sold out, it is clear the festival has been embraced by our community and host venues,” the council said in a statement. “But the safety of artists, festival and venue staff and audience members is our No. 1 priority. “Given the highly contagious nature of the COVID-19 delta variant, and continued spread, means we cannot ensure the safety of all participants for this year’s festival. “In lieu of the late cancellation and previous postponement in June, all artist payments will be honoured and the festival will connect artists with host venues to independently reschedule a performance when it is safe to do so.” This year’s program employed more than 60 acts, many from the inner west, who had planned to play across 12 venues. The council urged people to continue to support local host venues and fellow traders and all livelihoods connected to live music. Details: westsetfestival.com Goya Dmytryshchak
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Council bans single-use plastics Single-use plastics will be banned and could be turned into bins, park benches and playground equipment under a policy endorsed by Maribyrnong council. Councillors last week endorsed a policy to eliminate single-use plastic from council-owned buildings and sites and at council funded or endorsed events. Councillor Anthony Tran told the meeting he had proposed a collaboration with Victoria University to turn single-use plastics into
long-lasting products. “They have, in my understanding, recently purchased a piece of equipment that allows them to turn these single-use plastics into these plastic bins, which can then be reused for more long-term purposes,” he said. “Rather than just recycling them again into more plastic bottles, we can use them to help us in terms of creating park benches as well as playgrounds for kids. “We’re basically taking the plastic out of
the system for as long as possible and reusing them wherever and whenever we can.” Under the policy, single-use plastic bags, cling wrap, cups, plates, bowls, straws, cutlery and take away food containers are not to be used, sold or distributed. Single-use disposable cups and lids, balloons, plastic glitter, glow sticks and confetti are banned. Bottled water is not to be provided, sold or distributed by the council, except for
emergency responses or health and safety purposes. However, free access to water must be provided. Event materials are to be reused where possible, including event signage and promotional banners. Event organisers will be required to educate and guide staff and attendees on single-use plastic-free practices, including providing guidance documents and promoting reusable alternatives.
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Free books for children in lockdown A Williamstown North man who writes and illustrates children’s books for charity as a hobby is giving local families free hardbacks during lockdown. Daniel Corcoran started writing books more than 10 years ago after friends of his tragically lost their baby daughter. “They started up a foundation and I work as a designer so I said to the father, look, I’ll write a kids’ book and we can sell it and proceeds can go towards The Royal Children’s Hospital,” he said. “That experience, for me, was so rewarding
I just kept going. “I just do it as a hobby and I just do it to raise money for charity, so all the proceeds from the books go to Wheelchairs For Kids, which my parents were involved in. “It’s really under the motto of helping kids to ‘laugh at life often’ because I think life’s just far too serious for kids these days.” Mr Corcoran said the lockdown must be super tough on the little ones – and parents – so he was offering a free hardback book to local families. “Lockdown No. 6, there’s a lot of people
doing it tough,” he said. “I see people I work with who are trying to homeschool and work at the same time, and those that are unemployed are really struggling at the moment and they’re at home with young kids.” Mr Corcoran is offering contactless delivery during his walks and runs within five kilometres of Williamstown Cemetery. Anyone interested should visit carrotsticks. com.au/childrens-books/ and enter the coupon code ‘freecarrot’.
A Williamstown man is raising funds to support the people of Afghanistan. Oliver Tripodi last week started a MyCause fundraising campaign, Olly’s Run for Afghanistan, pledging to run 30 kilometres to raise money for Australia for UNHCR. The not-for-profit organisation provides humanitarian support to refugees and other displaced and stateless people who are supported by the United Nations Refugee Agency. Mr Tripodi topped his target of $2000 overnight. “It’s incredibly distressing to see the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan and, in particular, what that may mean for women and girls,” he said. “Totalitarianism has no place in the 21st century. “If sweating my way through a long run can make a difference, I’ll do it. “I’ve been carbohydrate loading for 29 years, so I’m ready.” To donate, visit mycause.com.au and search for Olly’s Run for Afghanistan. Goya Dmytryshchak
Danger warning as snake season warms up Stewy the Snake Catcher has warned residents across the west that with spring approaching, snake season is about to start. The Wyndham-based snake expert, whose name is Stewart Gatt, is the official snake catcher contracted to Hobsons Bay and Brimbank councils. Mr Gatt said he usually attended 20 to 30 call-outs during the last fortnight of August. “We’ve already had two dozen calls in the last two weeks, so they (snakes) are out and about,” he said. “As the weather heats up, they wake up and go looking for food, for water and for a mate.” Snake season officially begins on September 1, the first day of spring. Mr Gatt said in the past two weeks he has attended call-outs in suburbs including
Wyndham Vale, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Albion and Deer Park. Mr Gatt said the calls have mostly been related to tiger snakes, plus a couple brown snakes and whip snakes. He said that as more houses are built on the fringes of Melbourne, in municipalities such as Wyndham and Melton, snakes are driven further out into paddocks or back towards suburbia. “We are getting lots of calls at the moment from people who are walking their dogs or because their dog started barking in the backyard,” he said. “I do recommend snake-aversion training for dogs, I don’t do it personally but it does seem to help. “If you hear your dog barking in the
backyard, go out and check on it, don’t just yell at it.” Mr Gatt said he was keen to remind people that snakes were protected by law across Australia. He said it was important for people who see a snake on their property to contact a licensed snake catcher and not try to deal with the reptile themselves. “Ring a snake catcher, even if it is just to get advice, they’re happy to help,” he said. “Around 95 per cent of people who are bitten are usually trying to catch or kill a snake.” Mr Gatt said people should brush up on first aid related to snake bites “as it may save your life”. Stewy the Snake Catcher.
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Celebrating our open spaces By Hobsons Bay Cr Matt Tyler Hobsons Bay is blessed to have great open spaces. From coastal trails, scenic reserves, meandering rivers, sweeping grasslands and beloved neighbourhood parks – we are truly spoilt for choice. This is not just geographic good fortune – it’s thanks to protection and remediation efforts of generations before us and those that continue this work today. Open spaces are places we can all enjoy. One of my favourite spots is Truganina Park. It’s beautiful; 25 hectares of recreation and conservation areas that were once a landfill tip. What we enjoy today is the result of proactive community members working in collaboration with council. We now reap the seeds they sowed. This remediation is a success story and will hopefully set the tone for other contaminated sites, across our community. COVID-19 has highlighted the value of open space and this is reflected in the draft council plan. Amidst the backdrop of ongoing anxiety and uncertainty, connection with nature has provided solace for many. That’s, in part, why I’m so supportive of council’s investments in open space. The Love Laverton Parks project is rejuvenating eight parks catering to people of all abilities. Work is progressing on the design of the southern end of Bruce Comden Reserve, and the McCormack Park Master Plan is open for
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Briefs Recycling plant fire A Brooklyn metal recycling plant caught fire on Saturday. A caller to triple-0 reported flames coming from the roof of a shed at the McDonald Road site just before 10.30pm. Firefighters arrived in four minutes and escalated the response. Crews identified a fire in a hopper and piles of recycling products. It took 29 firefighters about an hour to bring the blaze under control.
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community consultation. Thanks to the efforts of community groups, in collaboration with council, preservation efforts continue including at Truganina Park and Skeleton Creek. I look forward to working with our community to progress the proposed Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre. There are also unanswered questions: How can we best engage, recognise and value the knowledge of our First Nations people? What opportunities could emerge from ExxonMobil’s commitment to remediate their site in Altona? How can we protect and celebrate the biodiversity of our unique grasslands? I welcome ongoing discussion about how to improve open spaces including for the benefit of generations to come.
A residence above a Maidstone shop caught fire on Friday. Multiple callers reported the blaze in Commercial Street just before 11.40pm. Firefighters arrived in 5.5 minutes to find the second storey engulfed in flames. Everyone inside had safely evacuated. The fire was deemed under control in 25 minutes.
Financial plan Hobsons Bay council is inviting residents, community organisations and businesses to have their say on its proposed 10-year financial plan. Plan objectives include financial sustainability, managing community infrastructure, making informed decisions and identifying new and different ways of generating funding. Feedback is open until September 10 at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Campaign to shop local By Goya Dmytryshchak Williamstown Chamber of Commerce president Nikki Eyes stands in her empty warehouse. The founder of Little Ginger, who normally hosts events in her Williamstown North venue, has joined a Hobsons Bay council campaign to support traders in the sixth lockdown. The ‘Shop local, support local’ social media campaign includes six online videos to promote some of the municipality’s larger trading precincts. Traders have been invited to send in an image of themselves and a statement on how the community can support them, including changed business models. “Last year, we were closed for 42 weeks,” Ms Eyes says. “The financial side of it is excruciating but the mental [side] feels like only the fittest and the strongest will be here at the end. “We’ve put as our request [to the council campaign] to book a social event because we could open tomorrow as a pub; have groups of up to 10 if they took us out of lockdown six. “My request was to book a social event or a social occasion later in the year … things like open mic nights, drag queen bingo.” Ms Eyes said Williamstown was a “ghost town”. “In general, with the businesses, I honestly don’t know what the landscape will look like in another 12 months’ time,” she said. Local businesses have put forward ideas for the campaign such as following them on social media, visiting their websites, ordering online, ordering directly from businesses and booking for a future date. Businesses wanting to get involved may visit hobsonsbaybusiness.com.au/shoplocal
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A Kororoit Creek viewing deck at Hosken Reserve in Altona North has opened to the community. The deck was partly funded by $1.8 million donated by Toyota as a legacy after its Altona manufacturing plant closed in 2017. In 2016, Toyota approached Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek president and Toyota Community Liaison Group member, Geoff Mitchelmore to ask how it could leave a community legacy. “I requested Toyota to give some consideration to building a section of the shared Kororoit Creek Trail,” Mr Mitchelmore said. “Toyota went one better. “The deck, along with the three kilometre concrete shared trail and the Toyota Way/Geoffrey Ricardo artwork trail were all part of the legacy package. “Parents and children have been using the tables for schoolwork and art, allowing the kids to explore beside and under the new deck, exploring the rock area adjacent to the deck.”
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Staying healthy during lockdown COVID-19 lockdowns have closed gyms, cancelled group fitness sessions and put community sport on hold, disrupting everyday routines and impacting the health and wellbeing of many. Oliver Lees finds out how you can care for your physical and mental health while at home.
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ince the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in January last year, lockdown restrictions have impeded our ability to continue the routines that define our lives. These everyday routines of going to the gym, seeing friends and family, or playing community sport, carry a range of benefits for our physical and mental wellbeing. But with these patterns disrupted, many have lost those moments that we could rely on to keep us feeling healthy. As the co-owner of Change It Up Training, a health and fitness business located in the Macedon Ranges, Louise Moss says many of her clients have expressed their frustration at having to change their regular workout habits. “That’s the hardest part, because many people build their exercise time around their day, like after dropping the kids off at school or before going into work,” Ms Moss said. “I know people feel like that is completely lost, but you can apply the same precedent to your life at home. It’s as simple as setting an alarm and committing to an online workshop before you start the day. “If before lockdown you were getting to the gym four day a week, it’s possible to keep that going.” Ms Moss and her business partner, Kelly Nicholas, have remained in constant contact with their clients throughout each of the state’s lockdowns. Previously they only conducted in-person training sessions such as yoga and strength and conditioning classes, but early last year the pair sprung into action and made their teaching available online. This includes an active blog with information on the benefits of exercise, how-to stretching guides, as well as tips for injury recovery and nutritional guides for cooking. Ms Moss said it had been a long journey to working out what people want out of their home workout experience, but can now see that the service is providing more than just physical health benefits. “When we get on Zoom, we like to say hello before the class starts and quite often will sit there and just let anyone have a chat and throw out any questions they may have. We
Main: Louise Moss and Kelly Nicholas. Above: Before the pandemic, Change It Up Training conducted all of their classes in-person; Change It Up Training’s new online fitness classes. (Pictures: Supplied)
know that people miss that face-to-face, so we like to have a bit of an open forum,” she said. “We found in the first lockdown when everyone was working out how to do Zoom, all our clients could see each other and it wasn’t really the best. “Now we have it so that that’s not the case, because we wanted the focus to be that people feel safe and comfortable in their own home. That way if you want to roll out of bed at 8.15am for an 8.30am class, you’re not going to get judged for being in your PJs.” Across Melbourne’s six lockdowns, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health (SCCH) saw an increase in demand for their mental health counselling sessions. SCCH mental health manager Adam Stefano said lockdown affects everybody differently, but that finding ways of remaining physically and socially engaged is crucial. “We all need different amounts of contact with others and lockdown can take away that choice of how much time we spend with others,” Mr Stefano said. “This can lead to feelings of either
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isolation or feeling overwhelmed. Months of homeschooling and lack of organised support have had a significant impact. “Exercise is so important for your mental health and there are many ways you can keep your fitness up during lockdown with a number of guided classes available for free online. “Technology has enabled us to keep connected during these periods at home so find what works best for you – a group text chat with friends, a video call or a simple phone call.” SCCH recommends practicing ‘digital distancing’ by limiting news and social media usage to a couple of times a day. The same message of routine rings true, as SCCH outlines the importance of making sure you take time to eat lunch each day, enjoy a walk or have some quiet time in the garden. For parents, the challenge of working from home is made more difficult by obligations to supervise home learing. Current restrictions in have reduced suitable options for parents to keep their children
active as well, with no local sport, and access to public playground equipment prohibited. As a mother of three, Ms Moss understands the burden of being responsible for finding ways to keep the family active. Her advice: find a way to make it fun by including the whole family in an active routine. “I know if I don’t exercise, I will become a little crazy. And kids need to move just as much as adults,” she said. “I would suggest get them to join in whatever it is you’re doing. Put the iPad in front of them with exercise, or choose something they can do. “Not being able to go outside makes it really quite tricky. So make it fun by dressing up as superheroes and do a superhero workshop, or My Little Pony. “Even if you get them moving for 15 minutes each morning, that’s a great start.” To explore Change It Up Training’s full range of classes, visit: www.changeituptraining.com If you need mental health support, contact Lifeline on: 13 11 14
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MY PLACE Williamstown’s Cas Bukor is often seen with a camera and her dog, Poppy. She speaks with Goya Dmytryshchak What’s your connection to Hobsons Bay? I came to live in Williamstown about 40 years ago. Over the years, I have volunteered with many community groups like the Williamstown Festival, Art and Industry Festival and Hobsons Bay Yacht Club. I also help with cookery classes at a primary school. What do you like about Williamstown? Everything. I especially like that we are surrounded by water on three sides. I like how eclectic, friendly and multicultural our community is. And lots of great places to get excellent coffee and food, all with a lot of variety of cuisines. What would you change or what could be improved? I wish people would throw rubbish away properly or take it with them when they go. This includes locals as well. What’s your favourite cafe/restaurant? I love my food so it’s hard to choose just a few. There are so many good choices, all within walking distance. The Steam Packet Hotel is a favourite, closely followed by the Morning Star and Prince Albert hotels, along with Saigon Green and Yamabuki. I love Cirino and Crowded House for coffee. You take amazing photographs in the local area. What are some of your favourite places to photograph? Not much beats a good sunset or sunrise from the Strand – and the changing weather means the view can change from hour to hour. But there are so many fantastic spots to photograph, barely a day goes by without me taking a snap. I feel so blessed to live here in what I consider as one of the world’s most picturesque towns.
Cas Bukor and her dog, Poppy.
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What’s something people would be surprised to know about you? I accidently fell into the world of photography when I entered a Hobsons Bay photo competition a few years ago. The brief was for the image to be of a ‘local identity’. I used an iPhone shot of my dog, Poppy, on her boogie
board. It won, even beating images of Steve Bracks, our premier at that time. What is your background and how did it lead you to where you are now? I often have to pinch myself as to where I am now. From escaping Hungary as a refugee at
age five, to now residing in beautiful Hobsons Bay. After working full-time for most of my life, I stepped back three years ago, which now leaves plenty of time to pursue and enjoy my creative pursuits and voluntary work in the local area.
Spike as drug users seek help By Alesha Capone The nation’s highest number drug users seeking help for amphetamine, cannabis and heroin use has been recorded in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs, new data reveals. Figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show that the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) recorded the most people seeking assistance for drug-related issues in the nation in the year to July, 2020. The NWMPHN covers 13 municipalities including Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Melton, Moorabool,
Hume and Macedon Ranges. A total of 6077 people from these areas sought treatment for amphetamine use in the 2019-2020 financial year. South-east Melbourne recorded the second-highest number of people seeking treatment- 3710. The north and west also recorded the most people seeking help for alcohol (5725), with the Northern Territory coming in second (5268). Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs topped the list for those wanting help for cannabis use (3110 people) and heroin (1534 people). Out of the 19,863 people who received
treatment for drugs in the north and west, almost 30 per cent asked for support and case management, 25.9 per cent requested an assessment and 22.6 per cent obtained counselling. A Coroners Court of Victoria report released earlier this month revealed 4551 Victorians died by overdose in the past decade, with 183 deaths in Brimbank, 106 in Maribyrnong, 101 in Wyndham and 93 in Hume. IPC Health chief executive Jayne Nelson said the organisation provided free services for those in Melbourne’s west struggling with addiction. Ms Nelson said this included counselling
for alcohol, other drug or gambling problems; a needle and syringe exchange program; and GP, medical and allied health services. “Drug overdose is a devastating problem,” Ms Nelson said. “As the population grows rapidly in the west of Melbourne, there are more people in need of local community-based health and wellbeing services. “IPC Health is actively advocating for more services to be provided in the west, and in particular the need to address addiction.” For assistance, visit www.ipchealth.com.au, call IPC on 9296 1228 or email your referral to AODServices.Intake@ipchealth.com.au.
Bowled over by new Duncans Road sculpture A sculpture, designed by an artist who grew up in Altona, has been installed at the Duncans Road interchange in Werribee. The $425,000 artwork, titled Backyard, was made by Jon Campbell. The 15-metre high sculpture depicts a game of cricket in a “stylised pop version” of Campbell’s childhood backyard in Altona. Werribee MP Tim Pallas said the artwork “celebrates the joys of everyday life in the western suburbs”. The one-of-a-kind sculpture was commissioned and created as part of the state government’s $1.8 billion Western Roads Upgrade. Campbell’s piece was picked for the roads project, from a number of submissions received, during an independent selection process. The sculpture has been delivered through a
public-private partnership with Netflow and Major Road Projects Victoria, and is located alongside the Princes Freeway for commuters to view. The Western Roads Upgrade saw eight roads across Werribee, Point Cook, Truganina, Tarneit, Laverton North and Hoppers Crossing updated, as well as resurfacing work completed on 37 roads between Footscray and Werribee. Cyclists and pedestrians also have also benefited from more than 50 kilometres of new walking and cycling paths, plus three new overpasses along the Federation Trail. The Western Roads Upgrade was completed in March. A 20-year maintenance program, that includes resurfacing, pavement repair, linemarking renewal and vegetation and drainage management, is now in place.
Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the Western Roads Upgrade was “the biggest ever single investment in Melbourne’s suburban road network, that will serve road users in the west for decades to come”. “What better way to mark this transformational project than with an eye-catching new addition to the urban landscape in the west?” Ms Allan said. Data shows that since the Western Roads Upgrade project was completed, drivers on Palmers Road are now saving 20 minutes during the morning peak, while upgrades to Leakes Road have shaved almost 12 minutes off the travel time to Tarneit train station. Artist Jon Campbell with his sculpture, Backyard. (Supplied). 247999_02 Wednesday, 25 August, 2021 MARIBYRNONG & HOBSONS BAY STAR WEEKLY 9
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Terry Adair is an entrant in this year’s Variety Bash, a 10-day outback adventure from Melbourne to Great Keppel Island in Queensland. (Damjan Janevski) 245498_01
Bashing through one last time More than 30 years after joining Dick Smith on an outback driving adventure for the first ever Variety Bash, Brookfield’s Terry Adair has decided it’s time to get back on the dusty road for one more dash at the Bash. He tells Benjamin Millar life under lockdown has been an important reminder to make the most of life. Terry Adair is ready to roll. The 76-year-old Brookfield resident is buckling up for one more spin across the country in Australia’s favourite charity motoring event. As the only entrant this year to have also taken part in the first ever Variety Bash from Bourke to Bourketown in 1985, he will be an elder statesman of this year’s drive to raise much needed funds to support Variety – the Children’s Charity. Mr Adair will be joined in the event by a couple of friends as they hit the road in Car 45, a 1992 Subaru Liberty dubbed ‘Adventure before Dementia’. The Variety Bash was started by Aussie icon Dick Smith with the idea of “a drive in the outback with a few mates”. Well known for its sea of classic cars and colourful characters, this year’s event is expected to raise $2 million dollars for kids who are sick, disadvantaged or have additional needs. October’s event will mark Mr Adair’s fourth run in the bash, but the first in more than 30 years. “I’ve always been into off-road endurance type events, in 1979 I did the Repco Around Australia Trail,” he told Star Weekly. “That was a 14-day ride around the country, it was a pretty tough event. “In 1985 I read about Dick Smith organising a fun event of the same sort of ilk, I contacted Dick and said ‘can I come along with you?’ “We took the 1963 Vauxhall Velox down to Sydney, drove from Sydney to Bourke, then we went through Charleville in Queensland, then onto Birdsville and from Birdsville up to Mt Isa then through to Bourketown in the gulf.” Mr Adair enjoyed the event so much he took part again for the next two years, travelling firstly from Bourke to the Barossa one year then from Bourke to the Barrier Reef the next. A stint spent living in the US and growing work commitments put an end to personal involvement in the bashes, but he’s hoping to add a silver lining to recent events that have taken a heavy toll on his business. “I have a company called Melbourne Mini
Terry Adair took part in the first ever Variety Bash in 1985, travelling from Bourke to Bourketown in a 1963 Vaxhaul. (Pictures: Supplied)
Buses, with COVID we haven’t had a job since last March,” he said. “We’ve been in lockdown and I’m not doing much so I thought I would like to do one more.” Setting out from Melbourne on October 19, a convoy of more than 120 cars will drive over 3500 kilometres through western Victoria, South Australia and southwest Queensland before arriving at Yeppoon on the Queensland coast on October 27, crossing to Great Keppel Island for a final night dinner the next night. There is one particular destination halfway through the event that convinced Mr Adair he had to join this year’s event.
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“This year it’s going back to Birdsville and I thought wow, I would love to go back to Birdsville.” While keen to see the sights of outback Australia once again, it’s not just the landscape and tiny towns dotted along the way that have brought Mr Adair back to the bash. “It’s very much a social thing, sharing this trip through these isolated areas and having a social event every night and just having good fun good times,” he said. “It’s just getting out and having some relaxing time in the bush and enjoying yourself. “Visiting kids in remote areas is also fun, when I did it in ‘85 very few people had seen or heard anything like it, it piqued a lot of interest
when we turned up in a town like Charleville.” The other motivating factor is the chance to raise funds for Variety, a charity dear to Mr Adair’s heart. “We have to raise $7000 and it’s a very tough time to get sponsors with what’s been happening with with COVID,” he said. “It is a great cause, they are very professional and very little money goes towards administration, which in my book gives Variety big tick.” And although it’s been a long time between trips, Mr Adair is far from certain this will be his last. “I would say watch this space.” Details: fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/ terryadair
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MS volunteers The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian volunteers to make a weekly visit to aged care residents in Altona Meadows and Point Cook. ■ Sue, 9845 2744 or volunteer@ms.org.au
Bridge lessons Williamstown Bridge Club is offering lessons in learning to play bridge from September 3. Lessons are on Fridays from 10am-12.45pm at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, Altona. First two lessons free. For those wishing to continue for a further six weeks, the cost is $80 and includes a workbook. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com
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
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
This week’s photographer’s choice photo is Lola, 6, at the new skate park at D.S. Aitken Reserve in Craigieburn. (Damjan Janevski) 247429_01
Free computer workshops
Laverton Community Choir
Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on 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
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
Hobsons Bay band Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com
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
Rotary club Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. New members, players or beginners welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190 or ymob1933@yahoo.com.au
Deer Park probus 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
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 are welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580
Knitting and crochet 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
A keen knitter and want to find some people to knit with? This is the group for you. The social group meets on Tuesdays between 10am and 12pm at the Keilor Community Hub. The group will run until September 14. ■ keilorcp@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Conversation class
LEGO Challenge
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
Brimbank libraries are holding an online LEGO challenge in August. Participants are encouraged to design their own world and alternative universe using LEGO and send through a photo to enter the competition.
Friendship Group
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
Saturdays throughout the year. 8576
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Melton Probus Club Melton South Knit & Natter 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
The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271
Sewing group
The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
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.
Tax return help
Garden club
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
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
Zonta club meets
Senior citizens club Intro to Sewing is now open for enrolments at Melton South Community Centre. Beginners can learn how to use their sewing machine and work on some simple projects. Weekly classes run on Tuesdays until September 14 or on Thursdays until September 16, 9.30am to noon. The cost is $50.00/$30.00 concession. ■ 9747 8576
Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-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
Mahjong group
Dads’ playgroup
Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ https://u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
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
Sewing classes in Melton South
First aid courses Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on
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Paralympians ready for action By Oliver Lees Despite the Tokyo Olympic Games having come and gone without any major incident, Paralympics Australia deputy chef de mission Tim Mannion admits he’s not quite ready to relax. With the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games scheduled to kick off tonight with the opening ceremony at 9pm AEST, Mannion, who has been organising the logistics of getting the para-athletes to Tokyo, says he’ll breathe a sigh of relief when he sees the athletes enter the stadium. “There’s just been such huge uncertainty for the past 18 months, to be honest it’s been hugely stressful,” he said. “We’ve been in communication with Qantas to charter direct flights to minimise some of the risk. There’s been so much planning involved, it’s the games like no one’s ever seen before. “What did give us a massive boost of confidence was how well the Olympics went and the Australian team recording zero COVID cases.” Many of the sports, or ‘parasports’, are similar in nature to those played at the Olympics, but are designed to be suitable for people with disabilities, such as wheelchair basketball. Other sports have been specifically designed for people with disabilities, such as goalball for the vision impaired, and boccia, for athletes with severe physical disabilities. This will be Australia’s 15th showing at a Paralympic Summer Games since the concept was developed in 1960. Australia currently sits sixth on the all-time Paralympic medal leaderboard with the United States in first, but Mannion says the team has developed into one of the most consistent nations in competition.
Australian wheelchair rugby captain Ryley Batt. Right: Australian para-athlete Scott Reardon; Kurt Fearnley in action.
“The Australian Paralympic team has been in the top five every year since 1996,” he said. “We were fifth in Rio, and we topped the medal tally in Sydney at our home games. “Athletics, swimming and cycling are always our strongest medal hopes, similar to the Olympics. We’ll be defending our gold in wheelchair rugby too. Led by captain Ryley Batt, we’ve won at the last two Games. “We’ve also got high hopes Shaun Norris can help lead us to a medal in the wheelchair basketball.” Mannion says Australia will have a large
number of para-athletes in contention to win a medal. Fourteen time grand slam champion and popular media personality Dylan Alcott will be looking to back up his two gold medal haul at Rio when he returns to the court in Tokyo. Australian Paralympic swimming legend Ellie Cole will also be looking to build on her legacy in the pool. The 29-year-old amputee already has 15 Paralympic medals to her name, including six gold medals. In Rio, she claimed a medal in each of her six events.
(Pictures: Paralympics Australia)
On the track, Paralympic power couple Vanessa Low and Scott Reardon will be will both have their eyes set on the podium. And Sunbury product Trevor Hirth will start the Games as the number one ranked para-table tennis in class seven across Oceania. With only a minor time difference between Australia and Japan, and with many Australians likely still under some form of COVID-19 restrictions, Mannion says these Games will be the perfect opportunity to showcase the unique talents of Paralympic athletes.
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Alyson Hannigan (pictured) played which character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
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MX-30 takes Mazda into the future By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Released here in January 2021, the MX-30 is the latest model in the continually expanding Mazda SUV range. The name is a bit confusing given that previous cars with the MX prefix have been sporty coupes or convertibles, most notably the iconic MX-5. In this case it stands for Mazda’s new Skyactiv-X M Hybrid technology with the M indicating that it is a mild hybrid or MHEV. It joins the Mazda3 hatch and CX-30 SUV in offering the MHEV option. In April this year the MX-30 MHEV was joined by the MX-30 EV, the first ever pure electric vehicle from Mazda. Only 100 units have been allocated with delivery expected soon. Three variants of the MX-30 MHEV are offered: Evolve, Touring and Astina with prices ranging from $33,990 for the entry-level Evolve through to $40,990 for the top-of-range Astina. On-road costs need to be added.
Styling The first thing you notice about the MX-30 is its narrow grille, a big change from the large Mazda-family grille that’s been a feature across the Mazda range for some time. More of a grin than a guffaw this time. The profile follows similar lines to the CX-30 but with a slightly more coupe-like dip towards the rear. The most dramatic feature by far is the reverse-hinged rear doors. Called ‘freestyle’ by Mazda, but more colloquially ‘suicide doors’ by their critics, they were last seen here in the Mazda RX-8 sports car. The rear doors can only be opened when the front ones are open to provide a large single opening. However, we didn’t find any practical benefit from the format with access to the rear seats quite awkward especially in cramped parking areas. Likewise, the ability to open the front doors to almost 90 degrees is useful but again care needs to be taken in tight areas. The top-spec Astina comes with a glass sunroof with power tilt and slide.
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Interior The overall interior design of the MX-30 is fresh and attractive with a functional layout to the dashboard. There are three screens, one behind the steering wheels with driver information, an information screen at the top centre of the dash, and a touchscreen at the front of the floating centre console specifically for air conditioner and seat heating controls. Eco-friendly sustainable material is used including a cork surface on the large storage space beneath the floating centre console and on flip caps on the two centre drink holders. The upper door trims are finished in a breathable fabric made from recycled PET bottles while the seat trim fabric uses up to 20 per cent recycled thread. Evolve gets black and grey cloth seat upholstery; Touring upgrades to Pure White
Maztex faux leather with grey cloth; while our test Astina came with a Vintage Brown Maztex with black cloth. Rear seat space is limited in all directions with a large ‘transmission’ tunnel below the centre seats. Together with the two small windows and the absence of air vents it feels a bit claustrophobic. There is a fold-down armrest with two cupholders, but no USB ports. Boot size is a disappointing 311 litres with the rear seats in place expanding only to 876 litres with the seatbacks folded.
Safety Standard equipment in all models includes 10 Airbags; Blind Spot Monitoring; Driver Attention Alert; Emergency Lane Keeping with Road Keep Assist and Blind Spot Assist; Emergency Stop Signal; Forward Obstruction Warning; High Beam Control; Hill Launch Assist; Lane Departure Warning; Lane-keep Assist System; Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go; rear parking sensors; Rear Cross Traffic Alert; reversing camera; Smart Brake Support; Rear Crossing; Turn-across Traffic; Traffic Sign Recognition; and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Extra features in the Astina includes 360-degree View Monitor; Adaptive LED
Apart from the extra torque the performance of the MX-30 is much the same as its CX-30 sibling. There’s nothing exciting about it but town it’s smooth, comfortable and quiet while it cruises easily in motorway conditions. Out on the open road ride quality and interior sound levels are excellent while coarse-chip surfaces do increase noise levels although not to the same extent as in others in this class. Handling is accurate and the steering wheel provides the right amount of feedback. Cornering is accurate enough, but this is not a sports sedan, and is certainly not planned to be one. Overall fuel consumption during our week of testing averaged 8.6 litres per 100 kilometres, quite above the factory-tested 6.4 L/100 km although we did manage to get it down to The low sevens during easy motorway cruising.
Summing up The Mazda MX-30 MHEV is the latest in a growing number of vehicles with mild hybrid powertrains on the Australian market and, as far as we’re concerned the jury is still out on whether they justify their higher prices. While the battery does provide some extra torque in the MX-30 it’s certainly not dramatic and, as mentioned previously, the fuel saving is minimal. So potential buyers need to decide whether they are willing to pay the extra $2400 for an MX-30 Evolve over the CX-30 Evolve. Alternatively, at around the same prices for the MX-30 Touring and Astina variants they could get the equivalent CX-30s but with a 2.5-litre engine and around 25 per cent more power and torque. Others may be happy to pay extra for the ‘EV’ badge on the number plates and Mazda’s commitment to environmentally-friendly components.
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Wenzel-Halls’ big move to United Western United has got its man, with striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls making the move down to Melbourne to continue his A-League career. After speaking to Wenzel-Halls 12 months ago about joining the club from Brisbane Roar, the club has secured his signature for the next three seasons. Wenzel-Halls played 67 games across three seasons at the Roar, scoring 14 goals including seven last season. He said he was excited by the new challenge ahead of him. “It’s a really exciting and aspiring club,” he said. “There are a lot of good players at the club. The foundations are there with the board and staff. The biggest thing for me was how ambitious the club is and that they wanted me to be part of it.” Wenzel-Halls said the fact that the club had been keen on him for more than 12 months
was a major factor in his decision. He said he saw himself fitting in well with the United squad. “Western United has had interest in me for a while, they valued me and made me feel like they wanted me to be a part of their team,” he said. “They valued me when I was going well and scoring goals and they were still interested in me in the back half of the season when I wasn’t scoring goals. They’ve got world class players like [Alessandro] Diamanti and [Víctor] Sánchez. I think I’ll benefit from the service I get from them and I think it will help me improve my game.” He said he loves Melbourne and is looking forward to exploring it once the lockdown ends. Wenzel-Halls has been able to head to the club and get pre-season under way.
“Training by yourself is not fun,” he said. “I feel for everyone in Melbourne who have been through all the lockdowns. “It was a really welcoming reception [at the club]. The boys in the team have gotten around me and I’m going into a team with nice guys and nice footballers.” Wenzel-Halls already has experience of working with new coach John Alosi having worked together at the Roar. He said Aloisi brings a lot of professionalism and a clear idea of how to play. “He was one of the best strikers and I’m excited to get to work with him.” Wenzel-Halls said he was expecting the club to have some success. “We’ve got a good team, a lot of good players and looking to play a good brand and style of football. I’m expecting to do well and have success. I think that is achievable next season.”
Dylan Wenzel-Halls is gearing up for life as a Western United player. (Supplied)
Montana Ham kicks goals
Jake Ballestrino
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Paralypian goes into bat By Goya Dmytryshchak Seabrook’s Jake Ballestrino, co-captain of Table Tennis Australia’s national para-squad, this week competes in his first match at the Tokyo Paralympics. The 30 year old’s journey to Tokyo started in country Victoria. “I started in 2013 and that was my first real tournament – played at the nationals in Ballarat – and one thing led to another,” he said. “Came away with a gold medal in the teams and that was the start of my journey in table tennis.” Ballestrino started playing right-handed but after breaking his arm he started playing left-handed and never went back. “Originally I was a righty … well I was a little bit ambidextrous anyway because at the time I didn’t have a backhand,” he said. “Then what happened was, I was playing for about 12 months and then broke my arm.
“I was playing footy, being a little bit silly. “Instead of sitting down for the required eight weeks, I went from right-handed to left-handed and kind of never looked back. “I pretty much stick to probably 95 per cent left now but I definitely do throw in a couple of right-handed serves because I’ve worked tremendously hard to get a backhand now.” Ballestrino said his favourite inspirational quote is: ‘I may not be there yet but I’m closer than what I was yesterday.’ “A few people through life have inspired me,” Ballestrino said. “I take a lot of inspiration from football players. “I’m a crazy Carlton supporter, so players like Anthony Koutoufides, Stephen Silvagni. “Probably the main reason why I’m actually in table tennis at all is through my dad. “He used to play years and years ago, and then we kind of just played around the house. “I draw a little bit of inspiration from him as well as having his kind of attitude towards life,
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which is a ‘can do’ attitude, and that’s what I try to do. “That’s why that quote kind of speaks to me. Yeah, it’s great I’ve got plans, I’ve got aspirations and goals … but you’ve got to sometimes take a step back and [say] I may not be there yet but I am significantly closer than what I was yesterday. “It’s good to reflect, it’s good to remind yourself where you’re coming from and how far you have progressed, as well as knowing how far you have got left to progress.” At Tokyo, Ballestrino has goals of playing well and being proactive. “I like to think of myself as a bit of a chameleon,” he said. “If I need to be defensive, I can be defensive. “If I need to attack, I can do that. “I think a lot of players are going to be doing very similar type things so I need to be as good as I can be with my attack and starting on the front foot and getting in front and then improving my position.”
Montana Ham grew up in the backyard of her family home in Hillside playing kick-to-kick, tackling and wrestling with her two older brothers and her father. She loved playing in the mud and the rain but most of all she loved footy. Today, she is still living with that passion and doing everything possible to realise her dream of playing in the AFLW competition. “I love football it’s in my blood,” she said. “My teammates are my extended family. If I am having a bad day or a rough time, I get out with my footy family and escape it by having a kick and training hard.” The tall midfielder started footy when she was four, going to AusKick at Hillside. She was soon devastated to learn she had to wait another three years before she could tackle. Ham moved up the ranks playing for the Sharks’ under-10s and under-12s in the Essendon District Football League. She was the only girl in those teams, but it mattered little as she won a league best and fairest award in under-10s. “My teammates loved me because opposition players thought I was the easy beat and wanted to play on me,” Ham laughed, “That didn’t last long once the game started.” Ham moved to Keilor in 2013 to play in the first season of the Western girls under-13 competition, run by the EDFL and the Western Region Football League. Ham’s talent was quickly identified and she was selected in the interleague teams starting when she was 12. Having established herself as one of the stars of junior football, Ham was selected for the Western Jets’ NAB League girls team. Ham is the August winner of the Sunshine Western Region Sports Club Don Deeble Sports Star award. Her award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank, the Deer Park Club and Star Weekly. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner or attend a dinner at the Medway Golf Club, please contact the club by emailing swrsportsclub@gmail. com or SMS 0408 556 631. Peter Howe
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