Star Weekly - Hobsons Bay Maribyrnong - 20th October 2021

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Big school milestone After a rollercoaster year spent in and out of lockdown, prep pupils marked an important milestone when they returned to face-to-face learning on Monday. Preps at Laverton P-12 College celebrated 100 days at school at school with a series of fun events and dress-ups. Leading teacher Haylee Fithall said the pupils dressed up as old people for the day, wearing costumes they had made at home during lockdown. “Part of the day this year and every year is about discussing things that the students are proud of, and what they’ve leaned from the beginning of the year,” she said. “They discuss the things they didn’t know before and things they want to achieve ahead, it’s a motivating time for our kids to reflect upon that learning.” Activities on the day ranged from creating collections of 100 things and thinking about what they might buy for $100 to seeing how much of a lollipop remained after 100 licks. Prep Eric was “excited because we are doing lots of 100 activities” and Fatat was “excited to be at school because I get to see my friends and my teachers”.

Preps at Laverton P-12 College celebrated 100 days at school with a series of fun events and dress-ups.

COVID-19 relief package Hobsons Bay council will deliver more than $1 million in extra support for local businesses and sporting clubs hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillors voted last week to release the council’s fifth community support package since the pandemic began last year, taking to almost $11 million the council’s total investment in COVID support. The latest package is targeted at businesses struggling under the lengthy lockdowns that have crippled their trade, including an

extension to the waiver of fees for registrations of food ($530,000) and health ($40,000) and the waiver of footpath trading permit fees ($120,000) for the 2021-22 year. Eligible tenants of council buildings will also receive an estimated $100,000 in rent relief. The council has proposed a further $100,000 for an ‘innovation and collaboration’ event to help local businesses take advantage of new opportunities. Sporting clubs will benefit from assistance with electricity bills worth $85,000 and extension of the current waiver of ground

allocation fees, while $50,000 will go to the arts via a program of live outdoor music. A report to last week’s council meeting noted that the annual budget 2021-22, adopted in June, was premised on expectations that the period of severe lockdowns during the pandemic was drawing to an end. “It is anticipated that further support packages may be required as the roadmap to reopening unfolds.” Mayor Jonathon Marsden said the situation across Hobsons Bay and the whole of Victoria has failed to improve since the council adopted the budget.

“Extended lockdowns and high case numbers could not have been foreseen and it has meant we have had to look deeper for ways to further support our community as we prepare to exit lockdown once vaccination targets are met,” he said. “These additional programs build on some great initiatives already achieved, or in train, to support our community – it will hopefully help lighten the load for some and give us a sense of hope and something to look forward to.” The council will now directly contact eligible businesses, tenants and sporting clubs.

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Trees a crowd in Hobsons Bay By Benjamin Millar Plans for an ‘urban forest’ across Hobsons Bay are gathering pace with a planting blitz soon to get under way. As part of the council’s Urban Forest Strategy, the community is being invited to ‘plant’ a virtual tree on a website so let the council know where they would like to see a real one. The draft Urban Canopy Delivery Plan, which maps out trees to be planted over the next 10 years, prioritises areas that currently have a minimal tree canopy, are vulnerable to heat and have high pedestrian activity.

High priority suburbs include Altona Meadows, Laverton, Seabrook, Altona North and Brooklyn, with key areas to be targeted including around schools, parks, playgrounds, kindergartens and libraries. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the draft plan is the next step to bring the Urban Forest Strategy to life. “Through last year’s Urban Forest Strategy consultation, we know Hobsons Bay values trees and sees the benefits – improved air quality, reduced ground temperature, enhanced liveability and more shade on buildings and open spaces,” he said.

Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke and Western Bulldogs AFLW player Bonnie Toogood.

“Not all trees are equal, and the right trees for each street, park, reserve and private property will do wonders for our streetscapes, bringing economic benefits, creating wildlife corridors and cooling our streets.” Cr Marsden said the plan ensures the right trees are going in the ground where they are needed the most to provide the best return on investment. “It is crucial that we all work together to build our urban forest and achieve our target of 30 per cent tree canopy by 2040,” he said. “Tell us where we should prioritise planting on Council land, identify private and

industrial land that need extra greenery and plant a free tree on your property.” Online webinars with industry experts will be held 6-7.30pm Monday, October 25 and 10-11.30am Wednesday, November 3. People can also request a tree the council will deliver for residents to plant on their own property, and identify areas on private land where the council can partner with local landowners, businesses, and organisations to add extra greenery. Feedback closes November 24 via participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/urbanforest-strategy

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Bulldogs are set to bark at Skinner Reserve A major makeover of Skinner Reserve has kicked off, with the Western Bulldogs eager to hit the turf at the popular Braybrook sporting ground. The $3 million upgrade will deliver the oval a professional grade playing surface and a host of other improvements to boost sporting facilities are in the pipeline. The new playing surface will reduce water consumption in the summer months and improve year round grass cover, while drainage and irrigation systems will be updated to support ground maintenance.

Four new lighting towers with energy efficient LED light fittings will be erected to improve safety and support night training and activities. A new two-lane, 500-metre running track will also be constructed around the oval perimeter. Maribyrnong mayor Michael Clarke said Skinner Reserve is already highly valued and accessed facility in Braybrook and the council hopes the upgrade will encourage social and sporting activity into the future. Western Bulldogs Football Club chief

executive Ameet Bains said it was an exciting time for the club to have access to a high-quality training oval for both the men’s and women’s teams and the Bulldogs were proud to be partnering with the council to help fund the works. “An upgraded Skinner Reserve will also be a winner for everyone,” he said. “It will allow us to have a much greater presence with our suite of impactful Community Foundation programs, and will provide a multi-use facility for the people of the west to enjoy.”

new and hopeful path for the whole state – allowing businesses to reopen and Victorians to get back to things they love,” he said. The curfew and the 15km travel radius will be lifted, however movement between regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne will only be allowed for permitted reasons. Under the changes, up to 10 people including dependents per day will be able to visit homes in both regional and metropolitan Melbourne. Outdoor settings such as cafes and pools will open with up to 50 people per venue, but are subject to density limits and only for those fully vaccinated. Indoor settings like restaurants and cafes will be able to reopen with up to 20 people indoors with density limits, and only if all attendees – including workers – are fully vaccinated. Masks will still be required both indoors and outdoors for all Victorians.

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COVID lockdown to ease on Friday Victoria’s strict COVID-19 lockdown will be lifted at 11.59pm on Thursday after record vaccination rates put the state on track to hit its 70 per cent double dose vaccination target nearly a week early. With a first dose vaccination rate at almost 90 per cent, Victoria is expected this week to hit a significant milestone on the Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan – 70 per cent of Victorians 16 years and over having received both their vaccine doses. Chief health officer Brett Sutton has therefore brought forward the easing of significant restrictions to 11.59pm Thursday, October 21. Premier Daniel Andrews said Victorians have sacrificed so much to protect their families, friends and the whole community from coronavirus – and have saved countless lives because of it. “The milestone we’re about to hit marks a

The upgrade will also include new coach boxes, boundary fencing, goal posts and goal safety netting, as well as spectator seating and an electronic scoreboard that will double as an outdoor screen for social activities. The oval will be out of bounds during the works, but residents and visitors will still be able to use other parts of the reserve. Work is due for completion by next April, in time for the incoming winter sporting season.

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Author traces her African roots Author and journalist Santilla Chingaipe’s latest project has cast a spotlight on an overlooked part of Australia’s colonial history. The Yarraville resident’s latest project is a ‘Our African Roots’, a documentary tracing the role people of African descent played in the early history of Australia’s colonial settlement. The documentary is now streaming on SBS as part of its ‘Australia Uncovered’ series. Chingaipe, who migrated to Australia with her family from Zambia when she was nine, said SBS approached her while she was researching the topic and asked if she would turn it into a feature documentary. “I first encountered the stories of African convicts when I did a story for SBS in 2015, working as a journalist there at the time,” she said. “That made me aware that people of African descent were here longer than I had been led to believe, which was after the abolition of the

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White Australia Policy.” Chingaipe said part of the motivation for taking a closer look at this aspect of history was the politicised panic in the lead-up to the

2018 state election. “The conversation about so-called ‘African crime’ had been ramping up in Victoria, I would hear the reason they are copping this is

they are recently arrived and I thought ‘I don’t think that is true because Africans have been here for a long time’,” she said. “I thought I am going to find them, I then started to discover all of the others.” The documentary traces the stories of Africans arriving on the First Fleet, the first bushranger John Ceasar, and convict turned boatman Billy Blue. Chingaipe said all of these people were being recorded by white colonisers, but settler history continues to be whitewashed. “We’re not the people that traditionally tell history,” she said. “A lot of how we tell stories is that we still look through a monocultural lens of an Australia that never existed, and we are not really questioning that and we take a lot of that as fact when it’s not – history shows us all over again that our communities are built from all walks of life.” ‘Our African Roots’ is streaming now via SBS On Demand.

Fun and games to celebrate Children’s Week Hobsons Bay’s youngest residents are being treated to a series of online art classes, science activities, outdoor scavenger hunts and live musical comedy as part of the 15th annual Children’s Week celebrations. Bookings are now open and are free to all Hobsons Bay families for daily interactive activities and a suite of activities on demand from October 23 to 31. Held in the last week of October each year, Children’s Week is a national celebration recognising the talents, skills, achievements

and rights of children. This year’s theme is friendship – that ‘Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others’. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said while people haven’t been able to hug or spend as much time as we like with our friends during lockdown, there are many ways to teach children how to show love and care. “The online arts classes for Children’s Week teach children how to express what friendship means to them and all of the Children’s Week

activities are interactive,” he said. “Reach out to other parents and book a couple of the same activities – your kids might even make new connections and friends.” Local art teacher Rachael from Little Art Big Art will hold special friendship themed online Anime classes (9-12 years) and creative drawing classes (under 9 years) at noon and 1pm October 23 and 24. Children are invited to get creative and use art to express what friendship means to them and enter the Children’s Week Virtual Art

Competition. Join Grow Do It at 11am on October 24 for a fun and musical tour of life in soil, learning about how we can keep it healthy and grow fabulous fruit and veggies through composting and worm farming at home. The nature journey continues with Labcoat Learning at 4pm on October 25, introducing the world of butterflies, bugs and all things creepy crawly. Details: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ childrensweek

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Still going strong after 70 years By Benjamin Millar When Ken and Annie Crook first met at a weekly dance in Manchester, little could either of them have foreseen the decades of adventures that would be in store. The pair last week celebrated their 70th anniversary, living together for almost 50 of those years in Altona. Now residing at Benetas St George’s Residential Aged Care in Altona Meadows, Annie and Ken first settled in Altona after migrating from England in 1972. Daughter Diane Soulidis said the couple first met in Manchester when Ken approached one of Annie’s sisters to try and secure an introduction. “Ken fancied Annie straight away, but Annie led him a good chase before succumbing to his charms, although she did think him to be quite dapper and handsome at first sight,” she said. They married in 1951 in a ceremony at St John’s church in Thornham, a seaside hamlet in the northeast of England. They only managed to slot in a wedding when Ken, a keen sportsman, was able to secure a free weekend from soccer. “Annie was the original WAG with Ken playing high level soccer and cricket in the UK,” Ms Soulidis said. Their son Steven was born on their tenth anniversary and in 1972 they came to Australia in pursuit of a better life. Annie’s younger sister Edna had migrated to Australia several years beforehand, settling in Altona. Ms Soulidis said Annie, Ken and their two children stayed with Edna and her family for a few months upon arrival, before purchasing their first Australian home on Civic Parade.

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“That’s where they started their new life in this great country and created many, many happy memories, never looking back,” she said. Ken took up golf and joined the local Kooringal golf club in his very first week in Australia, where they met many wonderful lifelong friends. Annie has always found her greatest joy in babies, spending many years as a foster mother and adoring her grandsons Jesse and Cody and granddaughter Bailey. Annie put the secret of their 70 years of marriage down to “having the patience of a saint” while Ken attributed their longevity to “learning to say ‘Yes, Dear’ … often”.

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Missing Bay Trail link on the way By Benjamin Millar Work on the missing link between Williamstown and Point Cook will begin next year with a new trail path to be built along the coast. The Bay Trail will soon be connected between Point Cook Coastal Park and Sanctuary Lakes, giving cyclists and pedestrians a safe new way to enjoy the bay’s coastline. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio last week announced the new project will extend the popular shared-use path from Point

Gellibrand at Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park. Parks Victoria and consultants GHD are working together to identify the most appropriate design options and concepts for the trail, which will be funded under the $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program. Ms D’Ambrosio said environmental assessments will take place before any works begin, to ensure the Cheetham Wetlands are protected. “It’s exciting that cyclists and pedestrians will soon be able to continue their journey

along the Bay Trail, enjoying the facilities and views from Point Cook Coastal Park,” she said. “The Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program is more important than ever – creating improved open spaces so people can spend time in nature.” The program is delivering upgrades to 21 parks across Melbourne, including new picnic shelters and tables, refurbished or upgraded toilets and electric barbecues, as well as playground equipment and more accessible pathways. Parks Victoria expects to start works on the trail extension next year.

The Bay Trail will reach all the way to Point Cook Coastal Park. (Parks Victoria)

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United flags new membership goal Western United is hoping to break through the 10,000 member barrier for the upcoming A-League season. Having increased its member base to about 7500 in year two, the club is keen to push that mark even higher. United marketing manager Jon Barr said they were off to a good start, with memberships going on sale last week “We’ve just got over 2500 as part of the auto rollover,” he said. “That’s a fantastic number and a quarter of what we are looking at. We’ve set a lofty goal

to reach 10,000 and we hope with the right approach we will hopefully get to 10,000.” Mr Barr said that membership and ticket prices had stayed the same as last season, which would benefit members. Members who signed up before Christmas would also receive a discount price. Mr Barr said they had looked at what member benefits they had with each membership, to try and make them more enticing. “Paramount+ subscription [which will screen A-League games this season] is one of

the big additions for our full and seven game members,” he said. “Not many other clubs are doing that. We’ve also gone different with the merchandise products. “Instead of different products, we’re giving gift vouchers starting at $25 that they can use to buy merchandise.” Mr Barr said they were keen to see as many fans and members in the stands as possible supporting United. Tara Murray

Hobsons Bay Council is calling for feedback to help shape a future vision for key industrial precincts. The council has identified four main objectives to guide change in Hobsons Bay’s evolving industrial areas – to increase local jobs and diversify industry sectors, to become an environmental leader, to balance job growth with community impacts, and to continue to be a major economic force in the Victorian economy. The ‘Reimagining our Industrial Areas – A Statement of Opportunity’ document highlights why Hobsons Bay is the location of choice for new and emerging industries in Melbourne’s west. Through research and preliminary discussions with industries, the project has identified advanced manufacturing, new energy, digital industries and recycling and repurposing as the four industry sectors that could play a key role in the area’s future economy. Mayor Jonathon Marsden said one third of Hobsons Bay is industrial land, the majority of which has been declared as ‘state significant’, providing 50 per cent of local jobs. “Hobsons Bay’s local economy is transforming and we have an opportunity to take the driver’s seat and reimagine how our industrial precincts can meet the needs of our city and community, as well as how we balance job growth with community impacts,” he said. As part of the consultation process, the council will meet with existing industry representatives and potential new businesses to seek input. Two online drop-in sessions will also be held 6-7pm Tuesday, October 26 at 11am-noon Saturday, November 6. Feedback closes on November 14. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/reimagining

Video highlights addict’s journey out of gambling grip A Hobsons Bay resident is sharing her story of life after gambling addiction to help others find their own way out of gambling’s grip. Anna Bardsley has paired with Victoria University screen media student Mya Raven-Luck to bravely share her story of gambling addiction and how finding her true passion and hobbies saved her. The video is one of a series being published on Hobsons Bay council’s website as part of Gambling Harm Awareness Week (October 18 to 25) to highlight the damage caused by gambling while offering a positive alternative for those experiencing gambling addiction.

The videos are part of the council’s The Digital Switch, a community-led project aimed at minimising the impact of gambling on older people and addressing social isolation and loneliness. The project, launched in 2019, connected seniors aged 60 years and over with young people to design positive socialising and outlets. COVID-19 put a halt to many of the planned activities, but not before the series of videos was created. Participants also have projects to look forward to early next year, including a ‘Cook,

Share, Learn’ program. Hobsons Bay mayor Jonathon Marsden said the community knows the damage that electronic gaming machines can wreak on people’s lives. “In 2019-20, gambling stats show $34.46 million was lost on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in Hobsons Bay, a sobering figure when it is averaged out to $129,632 per day,” he said. Cr Marsden said what starts as a social outing seeking companionship for some, can quickly turn into a way of life with devastating consequences.

“Promoting Gambling Harm Awareness Week and providing a program like the Digital Switch will shine a spotlight on alternatives – alternatives that can be uplifting and long lasting.” To see the videos visit: hobsonsbay.vic.gov. au/digitalswitch. If you’re concerned that someone close to you has a gambling problem, visit gamblershelp.com.au for information on what do and where to seek help. Benjamin Millar

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Have your say on tree canopy By Cr Jonathon Marsden I love our open spaces. If you share my love of nature and conservation then council has a number of projects that you can help shape right now. We aim to increase Hobsons Bay’s tree canopy to 30 per cent by 2040. This is one project that I am particularly proud of. We’ve just had a bumper planting season and, in preparation for planting over the next 10 years, the community is invited to plant a virtual tree on an interactive map to show us where they’d like to see a real tree planted. We will prioritise areas that currently have minimal tree canopy and are particularly vulnerable to high heat and pedestrian activity—such as around schools, parks, playgrounds, kindergartens and libraries. Some of the areas we will target are Altona Meadows, Laverton, Seabrook, Altona North and Brooklyn. To help discover more about the benefits of trees, join us for an online webinar from 6pm to 7.30pm on Monday, October 25 and 10am to 11.30am Wednesday, November 3, to speak with industry experts and find out more about council’s draft plan. There are also tree giveaways and a social media competition. Visit participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/urban-forest-strategy by Wednesday, November 24. We also have the draft Newport Lakes Reserve Conservation and Development Plan open now for public comment. Newport Lakes may be a hidden gem of sorts, but it is no secret that this beloved

Briefs Firearm ban A Newport man has been issued with a Firearm Prohibition Order as part of an operation to disrupt and deter illicit firearms among motorcycle gangs. The 35-year-old Newport man was one of nine known members of the Nomads gang across Melbourne and Ballarat to be served with the order following property searches last Thursday. The men are prohibited from acquiring, possessing, carrying or using any firearm related item such as ammunition for 10 years.

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nature reserve is truly cherished by all who visit its serene lakes and bush areas. Have your say on ways to improve the water quality in the lakes, the vegetation, biodiversity, renewed recreational infrastructure and visitor facilities. The draft plan will also consider a new destination nature play space at Pavey Park, which will go out for separate consultation in 2022. For more information, go to participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/newport-lakes until Sunday, October 31. Finally, as my mayoral term comes to a close next month, I would like to thank my fellow councillors for their ongoing support. It is a privilege to serve my community and it is a role that I have been delighted to perform.

People can get vaccinated against COVID-19 this weekend at VU Whitten Oval’s second pop-up clinic. The clinic will be open from 8am to 5pm at VU Whitten Oval Community Sports Stadium, 417 Barkly Street, West Footscray. Everyone aged 12 and over is eligible to get vaccinated but bookings are essential. Pfizer vaccines will be offered to people coming for their first-dose vaccination, while those coming for their second dose will receive the same vaccine as their first dose. Bookings via portal.cvms. vic.gov.au or 1800 675 398.

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David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for more than three decades. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Tara Murray Lockdowns have left many older people feeling left alone and isolated, with activities they once did no longer available. Local groups couldn’t meet up in person, and for some people, the technology world was a step too far. Many haven’t seen their families in weeks, with cuddles and kisses put on hold. While the state gets ready to open up, this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival is putting a smile on the faces of many people. This year’s festival theme of ‘Keep’n On’ recognises the resilience of seniors after a difficult 18 months. The festival aims to connect with some of Victoria’s most loved and celebrated performers and includes performances for seniors who are looking to develop a greater understanding of diversity. The festival wants to remind people to continue to try and live their lives despite the pandemic. This year’s festival is a mixture of in-person and online activities, due to the pandemic. Seniors living in regional Victoria have been able to connect through a range of local, in-person events, while come and try tai chi classes are set down for Keilor, Werribee and Bundoora, if restrictions allow. Those in lockdowns haven’t been forgotten about, with a range of online musical performances, radio series, talks and shows from a wide range of Victorian entertainers. The festival includes a number of performers who are returning to be part of the event once again, while some are stepping up for the first time. At 90-years of age, you could forgive Elizabeth Chong for taking a step back and relaxing. But she continues to provide inspiration for other seniors. “I feel I have a role to play there for seniors,” she said. “If they feel like that I can inspire and get people there, I’m happy to do it. “I think perhaps they see me as a role model. A lot of people pre-empt their lifestyle when they get to this age. “I’m lucky I’m still active enough and I want to inspire them a bit.”

Elizabeth Chong and her granddaughter Teresa Duddy. Right: The Seniors Festival is hoping to reconnect people. (Pictures: Supplied)

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- Elizabeth Chong Ms Chong, who has been involved in the festival on a number of occasions, has made a name for herself as a prominent Chinese-born, Melbourne-based Australian celebrity chef, former cooking teacher, author and television presenter. She is a pioneer of the industry and was the first celebrity chef and promoter of Chinese cuisine to Australian households. She said the lockdowns had taken away one of the most important elements of cooking – sharing with friends and families. For this year’s seniors festival she has joined forces with her granddaughter Teresa Duddy who shares her love of performing and family. The two made a video talking about their relationship and lives. “We’ve worked alongside each other before,” she said. “She is a trained opera singer and done quite a lot of performing. “We were able to sit down and have a

conversation around a piano and I’m looking forward to being able to do it again.” Ms Chong’s biggest message is for seniors to stay positive. David Arden has been performing for seniors and elders for as long as he can remember. The Kokatha, Gunditjmara singer and songman has graced the stage for more than three decades, alongside acts including Archie Roach, Ruby Hunter, Bart Willoughby, Mixed Relations, Dan Sultan, Paul Kelly and Hunters and Collectors. Through song, Mr Arden reminisces on his childhood of being raised by four mothers and imagines what it would have been like to grow up with his grandfather. This is his first time being part of the seniors festival. “I had heard of the festival and they were interested in me to be part of it this year,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to feel a little bit normal and be part of an event. “Because of the lockdown it will be streamed into people’s houses and they will log on when they are ready to.” He said this year’s theme was really relevant due to the ongoing pandemic. “I remember when I was 15 years old and played music to my elders,” he said.

“I’m a storyman and storyteller who sings to tell their stories.” Others who will be performing as part of the festival are Ross Skiffington and Sam Angelico, who will perform magic acts from their days at the Last Laugh Comedy Club in Melbourne. Djoliba Rattler Quartet will play upbeat West African-inspired music and Jacob Papadopoulos and Sarita McHarg present an enticing India meets Greece collaboration. This year also marks the launch of the new Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined podcast – Women, Arts and Activism – which dives into historical events and the lives of inspiring women from different cultures. Radio content this year includes Lux Radio Theatre presenting Fergus Hume’s Victorian classic, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, and Sandy Greenwood’s powerful and award-winning play The Matriarch. The annual seniors free public transport week – a fixture of the festival – will return once restrictions allow. Seniors can listen in via their local community radio station or tune into video broadcasts and radio programs from the comfort of their own home until the end of the year. Details: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/ festival.

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Doctor shares UK COVID lessons A Western Health doctor who has seen the worst of the pandemic is hoping that Australia will learn the lessons from other countries. Dr Laura Carter started at Sunshine Hospital’s emergency department three weeks ago having worked in the United Kingdom through its first three waves. Dr Carter worked in several different departments and hospitals in the United Kingdom, dealing with some of the sickest people. “It’s quite difficult to get that across to people who haven’t witnessed that,” she said. “Back in the UK in the waves, it’s quite tough … You had to treat colleagues, had to treat family members and deal with colleague deaths.

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“You had to deal with shortages. When the waves were really big we had to decide how to rationalise oxygen. There were lots of fears about hospitals running out of oxygen. “It’s a horrible experience for anyone to go

through. It’s very hard to see whole family units torn apart by COVID.” Dr Carter said she had decided to move to Melbourne to progress her career due to the high global recognition. She said Australia had done the right thing getting on the front foot and prioritising people’s health above the economy. “The numbers in Victoria are rising and increasing,” she said. “I really hope the way that Australia has handled the pandemic, the buffer they’ve given, the experience they’ve got from the rest of the world and the vaccine is really going to help manage that we’re not going to get to the point we had to manage globally.”

Dr Carter said that since she had started working at Sunshine, the hospital had gone from no cases to seeing cases daily. She said most of the people they were seeing were unvaccinated. “In the three weeks I’ve been working, I’ve seen the numbers increase quite dramatically. I’ve been very impressed about the adaptability of the department. We are daily making changes to cope with notification workforce requirements. Last week we opened up a new floor to the emergency department, not only to separate people with COVID from non-COVID, but to create more space for the anticipation of illness that is going to come.”

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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

Writers’ Festival The Maribyrnong Young Writers’ Festival is a celebration of literature to encourage and support young people to write. Running online from October 20-22, the festival is an opportunity for emerging young writers to learn from published authors in order to hone their craft. This year’s festival features an author talk with Sofie Laguna, writing workshops with Tristan Bancks and Adrian Beck, and a comics workshop with Renee Treml. The festival also launches the annual Maribyrnong Young Writers’ Competition for young people aged 6-16. ■ maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/library

Hannah Gadsby Hannah Gadsby, world class, award winning funny person has a brand new live show Body of Work, showing at the Kyneton Town Hall. She will be performing Saturday, November 13 at 5pm and 8pm. ■ 1300 888 802

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

Sounds of silent The Sounds of Silent are a five-piece ensemble featuring some of Melbourne’s most versatile and accomplished musicians recreating the silent movie experience from the 1920s and 1930s. They will be performing at Kyneton Town Hall on Friday, October 22, 11.30-12.30pm. Tickets: $25 or $22 for seniors. ■ 1300 888 802

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

Deer Park probus 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

Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168

Lisa Leonard sent in this photo of her beautiful four-legged boys, Bernese Mountain dogs, Hugo and Humphrey. You can share photos of your furry friends via: westeditorial@starweekly.com.au

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

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

learn how to turn a raised fruit crate into a water saving wicking system. Bring your gardening gloves, enthusiasm and desire to learn. This event is free but a light lunch and tea or coffee will be provided for registered participants. ■ bit.ly/3tlRZsH

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

This exhibition will feature the work of Sunbury artist Shay Downer, who teaches drawing classes in the community. As a previous Hume Arts Award recipient, this exhibition will explore the art form of portraiture and will run from Monday, November 22 to Sunday, January 30 at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre Gallery. ■ 9205 2200

The first New Gisborne Scouts annual tomato sale is happening on October 30 and 31. All plants will be sold at $5 and are to be collected from the Church of Christ, 31 Saunders Road, New Gisborne, 10am-1pm. ■ 0400 140 630

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

Guided walk Enjoy a leisurely 90 minute walk with guide, John, starting at the Williamstown Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place, each Tuesday starting at 9.20am. Each week covers a different route in the local area. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Mini festival The Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group is running a mini Sustainable Living Festival at the Woodend Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday, November 6, 10am-1pm, next to Woodend Library. Come and chat with representatives from our 12 action groups and explore ways that you can get involved in making the Ranges a more sustainable place to live. ■ mrsg.org.au or 0408 578 032

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

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 691or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

Toastmasters meeting Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Wicking garden workshop Learn how to make a wicking garden bed system in a raised container. Come along to Sunbury Community Garden on Saturday, October 30, 10am-1pm to

Compost research webinar Join Macedon Ranges council and Dr Jim Radford from La Trobe University for this talk on compost use in agricultural settings. Dr Radford will share his local research insights and promote farming practices that have positive outcomes for agriculture. The event will be held on Tuesday, November 9, 7.30- 8.30pm. ■ 0455 210 436

Sewing group 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.

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

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Sunshine United Cricket Club Selwyn Park-based Sunshine United Cricket Club is looking for junior boys and girls to play in its under-11s, under-13s Friday night and under-15s Saturday morning teams. Juniors learn and enjoy the fundamentals of cricket, taught by experienced coaches. ■ Terry Nichols, 0418 392 180

Goal setting for seniors EdConnect Australia, with support from Wyndham council, will run a free lunch and goal setting strategies workshop for seniors, which will cover using open-ended questions to elicit goals from young people or students and other topics, on Wednesday, October 20, from 10am-1.30pm at The Grange Community Centre, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing. ■ eventbrite.com.au/e/lunch-andlearn-about-goal-setting-strategiestickets-164272773287

AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760

Fibro/CFS Support 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

Love Our Street 3029 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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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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A lot of car for a modest price By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Hyundai has a very strong lineup of models in its Kona series - everything from conventional petrol-engined models all the way up to a full electric. This week’s road test review car is the Kona N-Line. It’s a sporty looking vehicle, though without the impressive performance of its big brother the more expensive Kona N Performance. The Kona is sold in a crowded class, with its major competitors being Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3 Mitsubishi ASX and Toyota C-HR.

Styling Kona is a cross between a hatchback and an SUV in its shape. The protection around the wheels arches adds to the SUV look. The body is stylish without going over the top. We particularly like the interesting front shape with its high-level daytime running lights and the low-slung headlights. The N-Line has a revised front bumper and there are side skirts. Dual exhaust tailpipes provide a tough look to drivers following you. Ground clearance is 170mm which is higher than the typical on-road hatchback but falls well short of the 210mm in real four-wheel drives. That 170mm does add to the business-like appearance.

Interior There’s an upmarket look inside the Kona. We really like the practical dashboard with its large dials and an easy to see 10.5-inch centre display set at the same level as the instruments so you spend minimum time looking away from the road to check it. There’s rather too much black inside for our tastes, but to some extent that’s broken up by the red stitches on the sports seats and the steering wheel.

Infotainment The N-Line has an eight-speaker Harman/ Kardon premium sound system. We found the setup of the speakers is just right and it provides the sort of sound. There are interfaces for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Hyundai is a cross between a hatchback and an SUV.

Engines / transmissions The 2.0-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine produces 110kW of power and 180Nm of torque, the latter at a pretty high 4500 rpm. Most drivers will seldom go as high as 4500, however there’s reasonable punch below that number. The automatic is a continuously variable transmission to maximise performance and minimise petrol consumption. As part of the mid-life makeover the CVT replaced the six-speed conventional auto previously used. Read our opinion of this auto in the Driving section of this road test review.

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE 2.0 Kona 2WD: $26,600 2.0 Active 2WD: $28,200 2.0 Elite 2WD: $31,600 2.0 Highlander 2WD: $38,000 1.6 Kona N Line AWD: $36,300 1.6 N Line Premium AWD: $42,400 EV Elite Standard Range: $54,500 EV Elite Extended Range: $60,500 EV Highlander Standard Range: $58,000

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ceased to notice what was happening under the bonnet. You can sort of use it as a manual by changing ‘gears’ if you feel that way inclined. After trying this we simply left if to do its own thing. There’s less room in rear seat of the Kona than we had expected, meaning I had to move

my driving seat forward a couple of notches to provide knee room for anyone behind me. The Koreans have a long history of tuning their cars to suit Australian roads and what we Aussie drivers like in the way of handling and comfort. Kona is obviously not a sports car but does hold on nicely during cornering and gives good feedback through the steering while and your backside. It’s a bit noisy on gravel road and there’s some bump-thump on concrete road joins such as those on our road test section on the M1 motorway between Gold Coast and Brisbane. Fuel consumption during our test period was in the 8 to 10 litres per hundred kilometres in town and suburban driving. It fell to five to six litres per hundred on country and motorway testing. All Hyundais have a five-year/ unlimited-kilometre warranty and a lifetime capped-price-servicing plan.

Summing up The updated Hyundai Kona offers a lot of car for a pretty modest price. We feel this update is a worthwhile one and we reckon it should certainly be on your list of cars to be checked out.

Jofre returns to Magpies nest as head coach The Laverton Magpies Football Club have signed prodigal son Tony Jofre up as head coach for the 2022 season. After kicking off his career at the Magpies as a junior, Jofre will be returning to the nest where he enjoyed premiership success as part of Eddie Calleja’s 2001 team, shining that year as the WRFL leading goal kicker and Best On Ground during the Grand Final. Jofre then moved on to the Western Jets Program and Interleague Teams, continuing his career at a number of clubs and enjoying more premiership successes at Werribee. He told Star Weekly he is excited to be back at the club that nurtured his junior career. “It is good to get back involved in a club where I was a junior, I did start my football playing career at Lav before I moved on to play at different clubs and different levels,” he said.

“I’ve involved myself in a lot of mentor roles in charities and events and coaching has always been something I’ve wanted to do post my playing career.” While success on the field will be one subject of Jofre’s focus, so too will the community side of the role off the field. “I want to help develop the young kids in the area, the footy goes hand in hand with that,” he said. “Helping develop and mentor young people is really important to me, my main goal after being approached as head coach is to develop a club that has been struggling for a few years and to build a structure that will mean we can become a strong powerhouse again.” After two seasons ravaged by COVID-19 lockdowns, Jofre hopes 2022 will be the year football is able to get back on track without

the same disruptions forced by lockdowns and cancellation of community sports. “I think it’s going to be great to get back out there, it’s important that people get around the clubs again post-Covid – sport brings a lot of joy and brings the community together, so this is a opportunity to reconnect,” he said. “I really like that Laverton is a proud club and it’s coming up to its centenary year, that’s a really big thing for a club and the community.” The Magpies have also announced several re-signings for 2022 including Chris Arnold, Brent Taylor, Jake Meiers, Samson Farley and Adam Casley-Old all returning in the black and white. Benjamin Millar

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Parkside had four players named in the division 2 team of the year.

Top honour for Campbell By Tara Murray Parkside’s Shaun Campbell’s blistering form this season has been recognised with the Alan Smith Medal for the Western Region Football League’s division 2 best and fairest. The league hosted an online ceremony to announce the winners of the awards for the men’s competition on Thursday night due to COVID-19 restrictions. Campbell polled 20 votes to finish four ahead of North Footscray’s Adam Petridis. Albion’s Cody Bench and Wyndhamvale’s Daniel Smith finished third. Campbell dominated the division 2 awards, also being named the leading goal kicker and captain of the team of the year. He was one of four Parkside players named in the division 2 team of the year. Caroline Springs gun Stephen Brewer claimed the League’s top honour, like a bottle of wine that keeps getting better with age. While most people his age have retired from football, the 37-year-old produced one of his best seasons to claim the Barry Priest Medal for the best and fairest player in division 1. Brewer polled in seven of the 12 games the

Lakers played, finishing on 16 votes, two votes ahead of Deer Park’s Scott Greenhough. Brewer took the lead in the count in the second last round and despite not polling in the final round, was able to hold on. It’s the first time a Lakers player has claimed the Barry Priest Medal. Brewer, a former VFL player, has starred since joining the club, including winning the club’s 2019 best and fairest. It’s not the first time he’s been in contention for a league best and fairest. Back in 2014, Brewer, who was playing for Greenvale, finished second in the Essendon District Football League Reynolds Medal for the best player in premier division. Brewer was named in the centre in the division 1 team of the year this year, with his Lakers teammate Max Tessari named on the bench. Altona coach Corey McCall was picked as the coach of the team of the year while Hoppers Crossing star Ashlin Brown was selected captain. Players from eight of the 10 division 1 teams were named in the team of the year, with Hoppers Crossing having the most

representatives with five. In other division 1 awards, Spotswood’s Nick Graham was voted the most valuable player by the coaches. Altona’s Saad El-Hawli was named the rookie of the year. North Footscray David Battistella was named the overall WRFL senior coach of the year. Wyndham Suns’ John Tomelty won the Ron & Thelma Angwin Medal for the best player in division 3. Tomelty finished on 11 votes to finish two clear of Braybrook’s Aidan O’Rafferty, Albanvale’s Bobby Saric and Sunshine Heights Justin Zahra. Tomelty, who was named at centre half forward in the division 3 team of the year, polled three votes in the final round to seal the medal. His Suns teammate, playing coach Dean Cachia was named coach of the year as well as in the forward line, while Albanvale’s Brendan Cassar was selected as captain. There were six Suns players named, while five Albanvale players also made the team.

Sporting groups are being urged to put up their hand for funding as part of a $27 million grants splash for sports facilities targeting participation by women and girls. The state government is helping communities build and transform sports facilities, including female friendly change rooms, to encourage more participation and healthier lifestyles across the state. The 2021-22 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund will invest up to $27 million for new and improved sports facilities across Victoria, with a focus on those encouraging participation among women and girls. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said as sporting clubs, leagues and associations chart their path to reopening, the government investment in infrastructure will help stimulate local economies while encouraging people to stay active and healthy. “Investing in new and upgraded facilities means community clubs can support more players and host more events safely as we progressively reopen,” she said. “We’re creating a level playing field and urge councils and sporting organisations to think creatively about how they can support their communities with innovative and inclusive facilities.” The fund supports projects across five dedicated streams of Indoor Stadiums/ Aquatic Centres, Female Friendly Facilities, Community Sports Lighting, Community Facilities, and Planning. Funding grants available to develop female friendly facilities have increased to up to $800,000 each to support more women and girls getting involved in community sport. The planning stream will support councils in developing projects to meet the changing needs of their communities. These grants are part of $1.1 billion invested by the government in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014. A report by KPMG commissioned by Sport and Recreation Victoria last year put an annual value of $7 billion on the economic, social and health benefits of community sport and active recreation infrastructure in Victoria. Details: sport.vic.gov.au

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