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Little elves will be popping up around Hobsons Bay in the lead up to Christmas to help showcase council’s Christmas Gift and Event Guide. Locals are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for the elves, which will have a QR that can be scanned to enter to win one of five $100 gift cards to spend at a local business from the gift and event guide. The guide will showcase all of the events happening in Hobsons Bay, including music in the streets, art to see and heritage sites to engage with. Mayor Peter Hemphill said the guide also features gift suggestions from local retailers, including homewares, garden items and pets for your furry friends. “Council has been a big supporter of ‘shopping local, supporting local’ and there’s never been a more important time to get behind our local traders than now. After a tough two years of trade, our local businesses can’t wait to serve you,” he said. “Hobsons Bay is a great place to shop and dine, with so much variety on offer. As restrictions ease and the weather warms up, our city is the perfect place to start to rebuild and reconnect.” Molly Magennis
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Foreign students on hold By Molly Magennis The Federal government has paused the return of international students due to concerns about the threat of the new Omicron strain of COVID-19. The government announced last week that students would be allowed to enter the country from December 1 without a travel exemption. But on Monday, the government announced the return of international students would be paused until at least December 15. The university and hospitality sector, which both traditionally rely on international
students, suffered heavily when the pandemic forced an exodus of students back to their respective countries. Victoria University vice-chancellor Adam Shoemaker said that international students were an integral part of the university, and that the delay was disappointing. “There was much excitement for their return. However, the safe passage of international students, and their health and wellbeing upon arrival, is paramount,” Professor Shoemaker said. “We will continue to support them while they are offshore and look forward to resuming
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the reopening plan when it is safe to do so.” Footscray Traders Association president Stuart Lucce-Pope said that there was a ‘chronic shortage’ of hospitality staff due to the lack of international students. “Every hospitality business that I’ve spoken to over the last 3 months at least … definitely since opening up, is desperately looking for kitchen staff, front of house staff,” he said. “Some places that are so desperate, they’re even advertising a sign-on cash bonus which is not helpful for all businesses because it’s setting a benchmark.” As the owner of Littlefoot Bar in Footscray,
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Mr Lucce-Pope has experienced first hand how hard it is to find staff. “I’m going to lose my main chef in the middle of January. Usually I’d put an ad in the hospitality forum and I’d be flooded with email applications, this time I got three.” Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said the council recognises how important international students are to Maribyrnong. “They are an important part of our community, calling the city home, studying locally at Victoria University and supporting local traders in both business and employment.”
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As we approach the festive season, I’m sure many of you, like me, will be reflecting on the events of the past 12 months that we have shared together as a community. Despite the many challenges it is heartening to see our community spirit remain strong. While we are now returning to some form of normality we are not there just yet, but I am in no doubt that together we will find a way through and bounce back to normal life. I am sure many of you will be looking to get out and about and catch up again with family and friends. As the year winds down, there is certainly plenty to enjoy on the local calendar from now and into the New Year. As the Christmas decorations start to go up around the City heralding the start of the festive season, check out the new MARIality app which brings selected murals around the City to life, sing your heart out in support of your favourite suburb and enter the competition to win a visit from Santa to your house.
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Now that most restrictions have been lifted we can all enjoy our local shops, restaurants and businesses that make Maribyrnong such a wonderful place to be.
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Relax and reenergise, come along to the free events in our Festival City, including the Footscray Night Market taking place this December at Railway Reserve, Footscray with a delicious array of food and great entertainment. Check out the Council’s website to find out about many more festivities taking place in the coming months.
After being elected Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran has been out and about in the City of Maribyrnong.
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1. Last month, Cr Anthony Tran was elected as Mayor of the City of Maribyrnong – the youngest Mayor in Council’s history at the age of 22. Cr Sarah Carter was elected Deputy Mayor. 2. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran, checked out the newly refurbished Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre. 3. Footscray students Harrison and Vuk get in the festive spirit with Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran.
Wishing you all a very happy and safe festive season, and may you have a wonderful end to the year!
4. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran, gets acquainted with the limegreen lidded bin and kitchen caddy, which have been rolled out to stand-alone houses as part of the Food and Garden Waste service roll out last month. 5. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran, stopped by Whitten Oval to catch up with Western Bulldogs CEO, Ameet Bains.
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I was pleased to attend, along with the Mayor and my fellow ward councillors, an important anniversary recently – the 150th birthday of the Yarraville Railway Station. This was no ordinary birthday. Reflecting back on our local history the station, which opened on 20 November 1871, has been at the heart of Yarraville and a great asset both socially and economically. Our town has always had a bold personality, and while when it first opened it was known as South Footscray, it wasn’t long before it claimed its place as Yarraville Railway Station and has been centre stage ever since. After 150 years of serving the Western suburbs of Melbourne, it is as important today as it was in 1871 and one of many historically significant buildings in Maribyrnong that Council values, as part of our rich local architectural heritage. Cr Michael Clarke Yarraville Ward
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$16m push for wetlands funding By Molly Magennis Hobsons Bay council has teamed up with Hobsons Bay Wetlands Inc to advocate to the state government for $16 million to build a wetlands centre in the area The proposed interactive wetlands centre was a part of council’s advocacy priorities for 2021-22 and will be a hub for immersive teaching and learning for all ages. The wetlands centre has been designed by Grimshaw Architects to connect people inside to the nature outside.
The centre is set to feature a viewing tower, accessible walking trails and boardwalks, hands-on learning laboratories, research facilities, nature and water-based play spaces, and an ephemeral wetland. It will also feature a cafe and retail and office spaces for nature-based businesses that provide local jobs and opportunities to volunteer. The proposed centre will be located HD Graham Reserve in Altona Meadows near the internationally-recognised RAMSAR-listed Cheetham wetlands, where up to 65,000
migratory shorebirds visit each summer to feed and shelter from as far away as Siberia. The design and construction is estimated to take 18 to 23 months and will create 40 full-time jobs. Mayor Peter Hemphill said that the wetlands centre will be a huge drawcard for visitors and will be a place for people to “relax, refresh and connect to nature.” “Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, reduce depression and anxiety and help children with learning and concentration. As we emerge
from the impact of COVID-19, we all need a healthy dose of nature to help restore our physical and mental health. “A dedicated wetlands centre would increase awareness of the value and importance of our internationally significant wetlands and conservation areas, provide learning for all ages and inspire us to care for our natural environment. We’re inviting the state government to help fund this innovative, environmentally-significant, community-driven project.”
Grants for a shady summer
Dancer Kwabo Grace from Kwabo Events performing Afrodance
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Market set to come alive at night Footscray night markets are back this December, promising amazing food and entertainment for the whole family. The Night Market will be on each Friday night starting on December 3 and running until Christmas Eve. Each market will feature a different cuisine from around the world, starting off with Africa which will be complemented by performances by African Artists from the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Following on the market will travel to
Asia, with Bollywood performances and Lion dances, followed by an Australian showcase with indigenous food offerings and smoking ceremony. Finally, on Christmas Eve, residents can enjoy food from all over Europe, with Christmas carols, gift stalls and an appearance from Santa himself. Mayor Anthony Tran said: “It’s summer, we’re double vaxxed and Festival City is back once again! We’ll be kicking off the fun with the Footscray Night Market which will be
running with COVIDsafe guidelines. Come down and enjoy the food and drinks at the local restaurants, and dance your heart out in the streets!” The Night Market will be held at Railway Reserve, Footscray, and residents can enter via the corner of Nicholson and Irving streets. Details: festivalcity.com.au
Shade grants are set to help more of the Williamstown community stay safe in the sun this summer. The sixth round of the grants released by the state government will mean shade can be installed in public areas such as sports clubs, parks and playgrounds. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne announced five community organisations will share in $1.3 million funding from the latest round of the Community Shade Grants program. The program provides grants to build new shade structures, repair existing structures, or create natural shade by planting trees. Funding is also provided to purchase sun protective items including hats and sunscreen. Ms Horne said that these grants mean that the Williamstown community can enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle while still having fun in the sun. “Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in Australia. That’s why this program is so important to ensure Victorian communities are protected from harmful UV rays which could contribute to skin cancer,” she said. “Our grants programs have helped hundreds of schools and community groups provide the protection Victorians need to prevent cancer and stay SunSmart.” In 2019, melanoma was the fifth most common cancer in Victoria with 2,841 new cases and 270 deaths. Good quality shade can reduce overall exposure to UV radiation by up to 75 per cent, and also offers the best protection against harmful UV radiation when other protective measures such as clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen are also used.
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All abilities encouraged to pick up a ball and get involved Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay are among five councils in the west coming together for All Abilities Regional Inclusion Week. Sporting associations and providers in the west will participate in a week of inclusive activities for all abilities and ages, which started on November 28 and run to December 5. The week of activities will be held in partnership with Disability Sport & Recreation, and will lead into the Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival, set to take place on December 3. Disability Sport and Recreation chief executive Richard Amon said that his organisation was starting to do more work
with councils. “We realised so much work has happened in the local communities that doesn’t often get recognised,” he said. “So for the first time we’ve partnered with five local councils across the western area of Melbourne to come up with a whole week of activities.” People of all abilities and all ages are encouraged to come and try a range of sports including tenpin bowling, tennis, cricket, badminton and soccer. Mr Amon said the inclusion week was all about making the pathway to sports easier for people with disabilities. “Whether you’re a parent or a carer or a
particular person with a disability and you’re not quite sure what to do, we want to make that journey easier so we’re really excited,“ he said. “What we often find is that a lot of people with disabilities, they’re not quite sure whether this is for them and then once they actually sign up and they go to a day, they see other people who they can relate to and it gives them so much confidence to then get involved into the future.” The festival will take place just outside Crown at Southbank, and will feature 20 exhibitors and information booths. “We have free activities zones where they can actually have a try at a few different
activities, so it’s not just picking up a pamphlet and talking to someone, you can actually have a go at different sports throughout the day,” Mr Amon said. “We’re very much about changing the attitudes of broader society as well, that’s really important, it just normalises sport for people with disabilities.” Bookings for the All Abilities Regional Inclusion Week and Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation Festival are essential. Details: https://www.dsr.org.au/events Molly Magennis
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Mayoral honour a family legacy By Cr Diana Grima In 2012, I watched my father John Hogg serve as the deputy mayor of Hobsons Bay and now I am honoured to follow in his footsteps having been elected deputy mayor on Friday, November 12. I am looking forward to continuing to help our community rebuild and adapt to COVID-normal life in the year ahead. As a passionate environmentalist and Wetlands ward councillor, I am a big advocate for the proposed Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre. The centre is one of council’s top advocacy priorities and we are working with Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre Inc and project partners in seeking $16 million in state government funding to see the centre become a reality. The centre would help visitors from across Melbourne enjoy and learn about the internationally-recognised RAMSAR-listed Cheetham wetlands, which provides an important feeding and breeding ground for up to 65,000 migratory shore birds each year. It will also be a premier destination for teaching and learning, include leading environmental research facilities, provide opportunities for people to connect with nature and be a great destination for ecotourism. Keep an eye out for calls for the community to join us in this important advocacy work. For details, visit: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/advocacy Speaking of state-of-the-art infrastructure projects in the Wetlands ward, I was proud to attend the opening of the newly renovated Altona Sports Centre last month. The $17
Briefs Posters of thanks Posters thanking frontline healthcare workers are available for city of Maribyrnong businesses to put up and display. The posters are available to local businesses to help show support towards frontline workers for their tireless efforts over the course of the pandemic. These free posters have been designed by a local Yarraville business and are available at Footscray MP Katie Hall’s office. Details: 204 Nicholson Street, Footscray, or 9689 4283
Altona North stabbing Cr Diana Grima and her father, former councillor and deputy mayor, John Hogg. (Supplied)
million redevelopment is the culmination of five years of hard work and includes four new indoor multi-sport courts, a show court with seating for 1000 people, two new outdoor courts with lighting, a multi-purpose room, cafe and new change facilities. The ASC is the home of netball and basketball in the western suburbs and until now has been struggling to keep up with the demand for these popular sports. Finally, council is partnering with councils, sporting groups and sporting associations across the west for All Abilities Regional Inclusion Week this week. The initiative is a week of inclusive sports that provide people of all ages and abilities with an encouraging and welcoming environment to try out a range of sports and find their perfect fit. For details, visit: www.dsr.org.au/post/all-abilitiesregional-inclusion-week If you are a resident and would like to chat with me about a council issue, I can be contacted on 0499 600 476 or dgrima@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Hobsons Bay Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after a man was stabbed at a sporting venue in Altona North. The incident occurred at a basketball match at the Doherty’s Road address just after 8.30pm on Sunday, November 28. Police have been told a fight broke out between a group of men who attended and organisers. A 22-year-old Werribee man sustained stab wounds to his upper body and was taken to hospital where he remains with non-lifethreatening injuries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Altona MP to leave parliament Altona MP Jill Hennessy has announced she will not be seeking re-election in 2022. In a statement posted to her Facebook last week, Ms Hennessy wrote that last year she stepped back from the cabinet to spend more time with her daughters as they prepare for their final years of high school. “No matter how precious your family is, politics can blind you their needs if you’re not careful,” she stated. “After some reflection, I came to the view that making the commitment to serve another four-year term was incompatible
with the other important priorities in my life, especially if I wanted to give them all the best of me. “So, I have advised the premier that I will not be seeking preselection to stand as a candidate at the 2022 Victorian state election.” Ms Hennessy wrote that representing Altona in state parliament since 2010 “has been one the great honours of my life”. During her political career, Ms Hennessay has also served as attorney-general, minister for workplace safety and minister for health and ambulance services.
“I thank the many wonderful communities, leaders, organisations and people from Melbourne’s west I have worked with to represent and build a better quality of life for all. I will always be their ardent cheerleader,” her Facebook post stated. “My deep thanks to my staff, local branch members and volunteers who have worked so hard for our collective success over many years.” Premier Daniel Andrews said that Ms Hennessy has displayed an “unfaltering commitment to fairness” during her time in
the state government. He described Ms Hennessy as “an ardent and passionate Westie”. “Jill knows her community and has always advocated for the infrastructure and services they deserve,” Mr Andrews said. “I want to thank Jill for the work she’s done, her years of service to the Parliament and the Labor Party, and her dedication to our great movement. On a personal note, I want to thank her for her years of friendship and unwavering support – and wish her, Bernie and their daughters all the best for the future.”
Volunteer co-ordinator is an emerging leader Footscray’s Volunteer West regional program manager has been awarded Emerging Leader of the Year at the Third Sector Awards. Marijke Fotia has been at Volunteer West since May 2020, but has spent her whole life being involved in the volunteering sector. Ms Fotia said she wasn’t expecting to win, and was happy enough to be announced as a finalist. “I didn’t even expect to be a finalist. To then head up to Sydney and be announced as the winner on the night was pretty amazing,” she said. As the regional programs manager, Ms Fotia oversees the organisation’s program delivery and runs a volunteer engagement network for people who look after volunteers, whether they be in a paid role or whether they volunteer themselves. “I also run some training programs for managers or coordinators of volunteers, particularly at the moment we’re focused
on inclusion and diversity, so we’re looking at how we can ensure that people with disabilities, people from migrant backgrounds and different first nations backgrounds [are] involved in volunteering.” Ms Fotia said her favourite thing about the role is meeting and connecting with volunteer engagement practitioners. “I think anything to do with volunteers is amazing, but what I love hearing is the stories of the people who support the volunteers and what they do,” she said. Before joining Volunteer West, Ms Fotia volunteered at Migraine Australia, after having suffered from chronic migraines herself. “I think it’s a really great way to gain some control back when you are a patient yourself, it’s a way to gain a bit of control and understanding back over your illness or health issue,” Ms Fotia said. She is very passionate about volunteering and although she’s not involved at Migraine
Marijke Fotia at the Third Sector Awards in Sydney accepting her Emerging Leader of the Year Award (Supplied)
Australia anymore, she still finds time to volunteer at her daughters school. “Volunteering and volunteer engagement has
been a part of my life for a really long time.” Molly Magennis
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Excellence training for teachers By Molly Magennis Two teachers in the west are among those who have been selected to lead the state government’s new Teaching Excellence Program. Colin Chapman, from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, and Johanna Simmons, from Altona P-12 College, are among nine teachers who will take part in an Australian-first professional learning program at the new Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership.
The Teaching Excellence Program will provide advanced professional learning for highly-skilled teachers at government, Catholic, and Independent schools. The teachers involved in the program will be referred to as ‘Master Teachers’ and will specialise in their own disciplinary stream. Their role will be to work with up to 500 teachers across the state who are highly-skilled in their area. “Our work is to listen and work with individuals who are highly skilled teachers in order to broaden their field knowledge,” Mr
Chapman said. “For example when we’re working with teachers who are involved with technology, we would be broadening their ideas into such areas as … single computing or computation approaches which can work with the mathematical learning area for example. “The idea behind that is the teachers, when they go back to their schools after a year of the program, they will be able to act as not just spokespeople for change but actual practitioners of change.”
Ms Simmons, whose disciple is English, said she is honoured to be involved in the program and is most excited about the fact that it will allow highly skilled teachers to come together and connect. “I think the opportunity to kind of create this professional community is a really exciting one and I just feel really honoured to be able to contribute to that,” she said. “The Teaching Excellence Program is ultimately in the service of improving student outcomes and I think that is it’s really exciting potential.”
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Community art returns with a bang Footscray community arts centre is coming back with a bang, officially opening three exhibitions this Saturday. BOLD, Let’s Pull Things Apart Together and Hyphenated Biennial: The threads that hold us together will be opening to welcome the community back to the centre. Nikki Lam is the curator behind Hyphenated Biennial, which is a multi-venue program presented not only in partnership with the Footscray community arts centre but also The Substation in Newport. Working with her co-director, Lam Hyphenated Biennial was conceptualised after
the two were discussing their experiences in the art world as Asian artists, where they often felt their work was pigeon-holed and imposed with a ‘singular Asian migrant narrative’. “We started to talk about concepts [and] we realised that as settler migrants we also wanted to be able to address some of the issues and some of the conversations that were not previously discussed in the public, particularly in the art world, how Asian Australian artists position ourselves as kind of more marginalised communities while also not addressing were still operating on stolen land,” Lam said.
With the arts community being greatly affected by the pandemic, Lam said she was grateful to be back. “Reopening has meant that we get to actually spend time with each other, and spending time with each other is how we connect and learn from each other as well.” BOLD by Steven Tran, Let’s Pull Things Apart Together by Karima Baadilla and Hyphenated Biennial opens on Saturday December 4. Details: https://footscrayarts.com/
Seven new water stations will be installed across Maribyrnong to help locals reduce disposable single-use plastic. In a collaboration with Greater Western Water, the Choose Tap program will allow residents to easily stay hydrated and fill up their water bottles when they’re out and about, instead of relying on buying single-use plastic water bottles. Residents will also be able to drink directly from the fountain. Most water stations also include a bowl, which is close to the ground for dogs to use, and can be filled with fresh water when a foot button is pushed. For the first phase of the program, new wheelchair accessible water stations will appear at Yarraville Oval, McIvor Reserve, and Anglers Rest, near the Anglers Tavern on Chifley Drive, Maribyrnong. Further stations will follow at Hansen Reserve, Thompson Reserve, Henry Turner South Pavilion, and Beaton Reserve. An inbuilt system will monitor the amount of water used at each site and will provide council with information in regards to the water consumption and the reduction in single-use plastic. Mayor Anthony Tran said Maribyrnong council is proud to support this new, sustainable initiative. “The installation of these water stations across the municipality is another important step in meeting council’s Towards Zero Waste Strategy, helping our residents in the face of climate change and continuing council’s commitment to reducing our impact on the planet.” Molly Magennis
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Design vision for new Maribyrnong Town Hall released Draft concept designs for Maribyrnong’s renovated Town Hall have been released to the public. Council is moving into the next phase of planning for the Civic and Community Precinct, with the first designs for the Town Hall providing an idea of what it will look like so that the community can give council feedback. This design follows initial community engagement to understand how the community would like to see the re-imagined community spaces inside the heritage building used, as well as their expectations for the surrounding open space. Community feedback has been taken into consideration and the early concepts focus on four key design principles: community
and flow, heritage and culture, health and resilience and identity and place. The designs include a new flexible community foyer and forum space with direct access to community spaces, a building entry with opportunity to display artworks or host mini-exhibitions, and high levels of health, sustainability and flexibility in the built form to achieve five star Green Star accreditation. The five star Green star accreditation will be achieved by the use of timber as a key building material and the use of solar powered technology and electric vehicle chargers. Mayor Anthony Tran said its exciting to share draft concept plans with the community. “Ensuring this re-imagined space meets their needs now and for generations to come
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is important given this project is not just about us providing a sustainable, healthy facility for council, but also about returning this heritage building to our community,” he said. “That’s why it’s great we have received such a range of community feedback from our ongoing conversations.” Council is still working on the design for the community park, and aim to incorporate both hard and soft surfaces for active and passive activities. Documents showing the design detail can be viewed at: https://www.yourcityyourvoice. com.au/civic-precinct Molly Magennis
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The new Jobs Hut which will connect locals to the 2000 jobs available on the Footscray Hospital project. (Supplied).
Construction jobs hub By Molly Magennis The state government has launched a new Footscray Hospital Jobs Hub that will connect people seeking employment with the construction workforce. Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney opened the new Jobs Hut last week. The hub will connect locals to the 2000 jobs available at the Footscray Hospital project. Jobseekers are invited to pop into the hub to explore new opportunities in areas such as construction and trades, signage and graphics and landscaping. The centre will also support employers and industry by connecting them with workers. The new Footscray Hospital project,
worth $1.5 billion, is supported by the state government’s $33 million Big Build Apprenticeships program, which is providing 1500 opportunities to Victorian apprentices and trainees each year for four years to help jumpstart their careers on other projects such as the new North East Link. The Jobs Hub will be led by Apprenticeships Victoria and will combine the Footscray Connectivity Centre and Victoria University’s Skills and Jobs Centre under the one roof. Ms Tierney says that the Job Hub will make it easier for jobseekers to get the information they need to help build the future of Victoria. “We’re helping more Victorians get on-the-job training at some of our state’s most exciting infrastructure projects, like the new
Footscray Hospital, and into jobs faster,” she said. Health Minister Martin Foley said: “The new Footscray Hospital is the biggest health infrastructure project in Victoria’s history – and it will be a source of pride for our state and the local apprentices who helped build it”. The hospital is expected to open by 2025 and it will replace the existing hospital on Gordon Street. The hospital will provide 500 beds and will treat about 15,000 additional patients. Jobseekers can explore their options at the New Footscray Hospital Jobs Hub between 9am–5pm on weekdays at 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray.
A Williamstown singer-songwriter has just released her new single ahead of her second EP. Thea FitzGerald’s new single ‘Good Like That’ is a vibrant, summery track that is a part of her new EP set to be released in early February next year. FitzGerald had been holding onto this track for some time now, with COVID originally halting her plans to release her music last year. Despite this, the delay actually worked in her favour and allowed everything to fall into place. “It didn’t feel right to release it and then I subsequently decided that I didn’t actually like it anyway,” she said. “Funnily enough the trumpet (in ‘Good Like That’) is something that came after it was initially done because I’d just become friends with the trumpeter until sort of after that. “That’s kind of been a silver lining. The trumpeter was a very last minute edition which wouldn’t of been in the original version and I think it’s probably one of my favourite parts.” ‘Good Like That’ draws on a particular friendship that FitzGerald had in the past that she always felt was one-sided. “A lot of people say to me, ‘oh it’s really a summery kind of a track’ which it is and it’s meant to be, but that’s kind of part of it as well, almost having this celebration of moving on from a chapter.” “It’s kind of more like a freedom party in a non petty [way] … if they wanna join you, great!” You can stream ‘Good Like That’ on Spotify and Soundcloud.
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Sculptor takes top prize By Molly Magennis A West Footscray artist has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Montalto Sculpture Prize. Jos Van Hulsen has been a sculptor for over 30 years, and after having entered the competition five times before, has finally taken home the top prize for his work ‘Random Statistics’. Van Hulsen will take home $40,000 and will have his sculpture on display at the Montalto winery until May 1, 2022. Van Hulsen said he didn’t expect to win the prize but was over the moon about his achievement. “I’m just happy to be part of this show because they get a lot of exposure, it always does give me a bit of credit, but to be picked out as a winner … it just blew me away,” he said. “Of course the money will make a huge difference to my projects and life but it’s more … it’s the validation, because sculpting is such a solo pursuit you do it for yourself, so it’s nice to get that sort of validation because you know I’ve been doing it …since the ‘80’s when I finished at school, so it’s nice to win something.” ‘Random Statistics’ is made out of recycled distance counters from the Victorian railway, acting as a memorial to distances and statistics. On top of the tower is a weather vane which represents the randomness of life, particularly in a COVID world. “They [distance counters] have a real sense of history about them, some have got minor bullet holes in them,” Van Hulsen said. “Art speaks for itself and it’s so subjective. There was a lot of thought put into it.” Van Hulsen will be hosting a solo exhibition
Jos Van Hulsen with his sculpture ‘Random Statistics’
on February 6, 2022, at Post Industrial Design, West Footscray, focusing on found objects. “I will find really ridiculous things but when
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I look at them and maybe sort of photograph them or use them in my sculptures, there’s beauty in stuff like that.”
Maribyrnong vax rates stall Vaccination rates in Maribyrnong continue to plateau as other local government areas (LGA) in Victoria surpass the 90 per cent double dose target. Maribyrnong’s double dosed vaccination rate currently sits at 82.1 per cent, up by only 0.9 per cent from last week. The LGA’s vaccination rates have remained stagnant the past few weeks, and the city is lagging behind surrounding LGAs in the west who are on the cusp of, or have surpassed, the 90 per cent target. As of this week, Moonee Valley has reached 87.3 per cent, and Brimbank has 88.4 per cent of its residents fully inoculated. Mayor Anthony Tran said that while the council is aware Maribyrnong is lagging behind in comparison to other LGA’s, vaccination rates do continue to increase in the city. “Our community is showing its strength in coming together to protect themselves and each other in being vaccinated against COVID-19 and council is working closely with community leaders and authorities to support opportunities for our residents to get their jab done’ locally and easily,” he said. Additional pop-up clinics are planned for Braybrook Community Hub on Thursday, December 16, 9am-noon, and Footscray Library carpark from Wednesday, December 1, 10.30am-3.30pm. Both are walk-in and don’t require a booking.
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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.
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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20
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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite
emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s
done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
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Young soccer stars of the future Four budding sports stars from Melbourne’s west will make their mark at the School Sport Victoria competition later this week. The up and coming soccer players will represent the state in the 12 and under boys’ and girls’ teams. Tara Murray and Molly Magennis spoke to the youngsters to find out what making the squads meant to them.
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t Augustine’s Primary School pupil Irena Razumic has ticked off one of her goals in making the School Sport Victoria 12 and under soccer team. The Keilor resident and her teammates will travel to Sydney this week to compete against teams from across Australia in the Sydney International Cup. The competition will be at Cromer Park Sports Complex from Friday, December 3, to Sunday, December 5. Irena was selected after two training days, one in Ballarat and one in Darebin. “I’m really excited,” she says. “I really wanted to make the team. It was one of my goals. It was something I really wanted.” Irena has been playing soccer since she was six years old, with her mother Susan saying she had good ball skills and wasn’t into girly things like dancing. Irena says she is looking forward to the challenge of competing in Sydney. “I want to play well and have fun,” she says. “I want to make new friends. We have had two training sessions together and it’s been fun. “I think it will be really special. Hopefully we can do well and if we win.”
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Up and coming soccer players Analise Petersen (main), Leyla Hussein (below left), Robert Kutlesa and Irena Razumic.
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- Analise Petersen Irena, who says her running ability is her strength, likes to play in the midfield and a little bit of defence. Her idols are Australian star Ellie Carpenter and Luka Modri. The Calder United young gun, who will attend Maribyrnong Sports College next year, has big aims for the future. “I want to play for Australia.” Joining Irena in the squad is Maribyrnong College student Analise Petersen. The 12-year-old says she wasn’t expecting to be selected. “When I first found out that I got in, I was very emotional. “There’s new people that I haven’t met before so that’s good, and going to Sydney is very exciting.” Analise started playing soccer in 2016 and loves how the sport makes her feel. “I can’t really describe it, it just makes me feel happy, it’s like my freedom,” she says. The young sports star says she would definitely love to play soccer professionally, and looks up to Matilda players Ellie Carpenter and Hayley Raso. “I think [Ellie Carpenter] is a really strong player. “I feel like she’s a bit underrated, she’s such a great player.” The competition will mark the first time Analise has traveled interstate to play. “I’m so excited and I can’t wait for it.” Maribyrnong Sports Academy student Leyla Hussein is also making the journey to Sydney. “I am … excited to play interstate against some of the best girls,” she says. “I am so happy I made the team.” She says she loves everything about soccer, from training and playing matches with all her teammates to scoring goals on the field. Aussie Matilda stars Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter are among her favourite players. “Everyone says I look and play like [Sam Kerr]. She is amazing on and off the field,” Leyla says. Leyla’s ultimate dream is to play in England and to represent Australia on the world stage. She was also selected for the National Training Centre (NTC) squad for the
upcoming 2022 season. The NTC is a full-time training program with the aim to help talented players progress through to achieve NPLW, W-league, National and International representation. “[It’s] another step closer to achieving my goals of playing for the Matildas,” she says. “I am also really excited about that.” Representing Victoria in the 12 and under boys team is Altona’s Robert Kutlesa. The St Leo the Great pupil plays for St Albans Saints and admits he is a bit nervous about the tournament. The 11-year-old has been playing soccer since he was three years old. “[I feel] very honoured and excited to go to
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Sydney and play with the Victorian team,” he says . Robert’s favourite thing about playing football is his teammates, particularly those ones at St. Albans, because “we’ve been together for so long.” With favorite players like legend Lionel Messi, and Socceroos player Aaron Mooy, it’s no surprise Robert would love to play soccer professionally one day. As an added challenge, he will be competing with boys above his age group, although he’s not worried about that at all. “I feel good because I’m surrounded by kids that might be a bit better than me because of the age difference, and I feel strong playing in
an older group,” he says. Marijana, Robert’s mother, agrees and says his two older brothers have prepared him well for this occasion. “He’s never let them push him around, so playing above his age group, I think … he’s confident in that space. His brothers have trained him well.” She says this amazing opportunity will be excellent exposure for her son. “Because these boys have been playing in their respective teams for a long time, you sort of get used to seeing what’s in Victoria, so we’re really looking forward to seeing what the teams are like more broadly across Australia,” she says.
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Chatty Cafe The Chatty Cafe Scheme is all about helping get people chatting to build and encourage social connections within the local community, and to help reduce social isolation and loneliness. The Yarraville community centre holds a free community group meeting every Wednesday at 10-11am via Zoom, and will be looking to move to in-person soon. ■ https://www.ycc.net.au/shop/ health-wellbeing/the-chatty-cafe/
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Footscray Night Market The Footscray Night Market is back until December 24 at Railway Reserve, Footscray. A foodie lover’s dream, the night markets offer cuisines from around the world each Friday night. That’s matched with entertainment and music that showcases each culture amidst the leafy gardens, located next to Footscray Train Station. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ News/Make-memories-this-summer-atFootscray-Night-Market
Visitor Information centre open Williamstown Visitor Information centre at Commonwealth Reserve is back open. The centre is currently open Thursday to Monday from 11am-3pm. ■ 9932 3016 or email visitorinformation@ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
Baby settling Hobsons Bay Council is offering a free Baby Settling Course to provide tips for getting a good night’s sleep for your baby and you. Parents can sign up for an online group session for ages 0 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, and 18 months to two years. ■ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/MCH
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, 0414 481 442
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
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.
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Mouth organ band
Live music at the Macedon Railway Hotel
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
Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back guests to Annie Hall next year with gigs booked from January through to May. Head to the hotel’s website to secure your spot. ■ macedonrailwayhotel.com.au/live-shows
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park,
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Meets every Wednesday from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
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
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Hume council is hosting a free range of activities to support the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event will be held from 7-8pm on Wednesday, December 8. ■ https://bit.ly/3BZtbJG
The Sunbury Neighbourhood 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.
Sunshine Softball Club is after junior players as the club kicks off its new season. The club is running a Come N Try Softball Batter Up program which is ideal for beginners, but is open to all new and returning players aged between five and 10. The program is a fun and engaging skill based program introducing players to the basics of our fantastic game with qualified coaches. Equipment is supplied. ■ http://ow.ly/TOez50GHXku
Garden club
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The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
The 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
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AL-ANON meets
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
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.
Female cricket Burnside Springs United is looking for players for its women’s program for the upcoming North West Metropolitan Cricket Association season. A friendly and welcoming environment, the club welcomes all abilities and ages. The side trains on Thursday nights and plays on Sundays. ■ ow.ly/WRGg50GCXrC
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Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
Symbiosis exhibition This stark series of photographs that explore the relationship between a mother and daughter, against deeper themes of death and regeneration in nature is available to view until Saturday, January 15, 2022. The series of images are available to view for free, and are presented by Hume Arts Youth Award 2020 recipient, Filipe Filihia.
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Easy DIY home upgrades that everyone can tackle When it comes to redesigning your home, there is nothing quite like the satisfaction of conjuring up an idea and seeing it come to life. Depending on the changes you’re looking to make at home, there are a variety of easy DIYs that can save you money, refresh your home and give you a fun, satisfying activity to keep busy. Other than basic refreshers to houses such as a new coat of paint or some extra decorations, read on to learn more about how to jazz up your space for less. Upgrade hardware around the house Adding fresh hardware to your home can modernise or neaten a room’s feel. Whether it be door handles, cupboard door knobs or hinges, having a streamlined style of hardware throughout your home can tie each space together in a consistent manner that maintains the colour and style theme. Door handles and hinges are fairly straightforward to replace, and your local hardware store will likely have a range of stylish designs to choose from. Refresh your bathroom fixtures Similarly to hardware fittings, updating bathroom hardware such as taps, handles, showerheads and hooks is a surefire way to keep your bathroom looking new and stylish. A little more difficult than regular hardware in the home, plumbing fixtures may require a bit more attention. However, the effect will be well worth it, and can save your hip pocket from the pain of a full bathroom renovation. Online tutorials are available for bathroom fittings of all varieties. Give your tiles and benches a new lease on life Dulux has a range of paints suited to tiles
and benchtops, giving you the chance to save thousands of dollars on new finishes and tiling costs. Whether you choose a pattern to follow on your kitchen splashback or implement a new colour scheme into your bathroom, the Dulux Renovation range is suited to tiles, vinyl, plastic, laminate and stone surfaces. Change up your cabinetry To go with your new benches and tiles, consider painting your drawers and cabinet doors, and adding new hardware like drawer handles. To tie in with new door handles and other hardware updates around the house, adding new knobs to kitchen cupboards or bathroom cabinets will polish any area and is almost too easy to complete. To step up your style, consider adding some trim or panelling to cabinets, or even walls and doors throughout your home. Update your lighting Something as simple as changing your light fixtures at home can give different spaces a brand new look and feel. Pendant lights over the kitchen bench are very on trend, and floor lamps can make a space feel warm and inviting. Even changing the light globes around the house can make things feel different, so consider switching your cool-toned light globes to warm-colored lights or vice versa. Visit your local hardware store for tips and inspiration, or check out online tutorials for straightforward home DIYs! Elle Cecil Upgrading your home will keep you busy and productive, leaving you proud of your space and your work. (iStock)
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Styling Lexus is the first to admit the use, among other things, of the squared off Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan as the template for the LS 400, which with corners knocked off and sharp angles rubbed out in its fifth generation in 2018, gave way to a sleek four-door coupe with the ‘500’ tag. Now, with a 2021 update, LS 500 looks are further enhanced with an elegant new radiator grille, front bumper and tail-lamp highlights, as well as boosted LED headlamps featuring advanced BladeScan adaptive beam technology giving more precise illumination. Further design enhancements include badging, dark metallic accents and grilles and 20-inch dark metallic alloy wheels. Lexus also offers Lustre Shadow, a new exterior paint finish across the range that incorporates flakes of aluminium in a mirror-like finish.
Interior While the cabin surroundings of the test car were generally pleasing to the eye, the garish white-and-black ‘marble cake’ leather trimmed upholstery was something of a shock. Whatever were designers thinking? Ignoring that, the set-up makes the best of spacious room to move, while operating the conveniently positioned controls such as steering wheel, shift lever and pedals, for driving or while being ‘chauffeured’. The familiar old-style analogue clock on the central dashboard, a feature of other Lexus cabins, is always welcome.
Infotainment A new 12.3-inch touch-screen provides easy access to the multimedia system, which includes satellite navigation, access to Apple CarPlay or Android, plus superb all-round sound from a 23-speaker Mark Levinson audio, which incorporates DAB+ digital radio and DVD player and four USB points and AUX input.
Engines / Transmissions The LS 500 F Sport’s 310 kW twin-turbo V6 motor serves up maximum power of 310 kW at 6000 rpm and holds peak torque of 600
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Nm between 1600 and 4800 rpm, the tasty combination, driving the rear wheels through a ten-speed automatic transmission.
Safety Making its debut in a Lexus is a digital rear-view mirror, Its large display presenting real-time images from the reversing camera, providing improved vision in all weather and lighting conditions while ensuring the view is not obstructed by headrests or passengers. The further advanced Lexus Safety System+ incorporates intersection turning assist, first seen in the new Lexus IS and designed to provide alerts and, if necessary, automatic braking if it detects an oncoming vehicle when turning right, or a pedestrian approaching from the front when turning right or left. The LS also joins the IS with standard Lexus Connected Services, which include Automatic Collision Notification - the ability to generate an automatic emergency call to a round-the-clock emergency call centre and relay the vehicle location in an accident requiring intervention, or if an airbag, of which there are ten, deploys. A full-colour head-up windscreen display provides driving info without the driver having to look away from the road ahead. Lexus LS 500 F Sport floats latest tech in luxury surroundings.
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Driving The LS 500’s 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine features re-engineered pistons reducing noise when the engine is cold, while dual variable valve timing adopts hydraulic control on the inlet side to reduce weight while maintaining the engine’s strong torque over a broad rev range. More weight loss is obtained with a new one-piece intake manifold made from aluminium instead of cast iron. Running on the recommended 95 RON petrol, Lexus claims a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 10 litres per 100 kilometres. The LS 500 F Sport on test returned figures of 11 and 5.9 litres per 100 kilometres respectively. While the F Sport is the performance
model - zero to 100 km/h in 5 seconds - the adaptive variable suspension incorporates height adjustable multi-link front and rear air system, with the F Sport adding front and rear stabilisers producing the calmness of cruising we have come to expect from a Lexus flagship. Standard 20-inch wheels are wrapped with a new run-flat tyre designed with a lower vertical spring rate to reduce the impact of road surface blemishes further adding to ride comfort. The LS 500 is a ‘lolly jar’ brimming with sweet temptations picked through a plethora of easy-to-reach controls including buttons, knobs, switches, pedals, paddles and a touchpad enough to satisfy the ultimate tech-savvy motorist.
Having previously found the Lexus touchpad a tad ticklish to control with the left hand, the LS 500 version appears to have become more positive in reaction to the touch. Alternatively, for those seeking a relaxed no-nonsense experience of comfort and convenience at the pinnacle of Lexus luxury, the LS 500 F Sport will do nicely, thank you.
Summary On introduction to Australia, the Lexus LS 400 set the highest standards of craftsmanship finish and automotive technology not found in cars outside the super-luxury European sedans. More than 30 years later the LS 500 flagship continues the line.
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Lind grabs surprise opportunity By Tara Murray Maggie Lind had shown what she could do in the Victorian Netball League with the City West Falcons across a number of years. Two competition best and fairests, including one this year, Lind had shown she was one of the best midcourters in the state. But the opportunity to play at the higher level, the Suncorp Super Netball competition, had eluded her. That is until now, with Lind securing a contract with Collingwood for next year’s season. Lind admits she thought that her opportunity might never come. “It is a bit exciting,” she said. “I think a few swear words came out, I was like really? “I had no expectations there and I guess at my age I thought it had surely passed me. “I’m super excited. We’re in our third week of pre-season now and it’s been really good to get back into it and see the girls and be in that environment full time.” The first person Lind called when she found out was her mum, Marg Lind. The former Melbourne Kestrels coach, has coached her daughter at the Falcons and been one of her biggest supporters.
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“She is pretty laid back,” Lind said of her mum. “We’re sort of a family that doesn’t get super excited about things. “She was super happy. I said to her she wasn’t allowed to tell anyone, but of course she did. “She was super proud, she knows how much hard work I’ve put into it, for her she was happy to see me get the reward for the work I had done.” Lind is the first to admit that she didn’t think she would ever get the opportunity to get a Super Netball contract. She trained with the Adelaide Thunderbirds while studying in Adelaide a few years ago, before becoming a training partner with the Magpies in the last couple of years. That included making her Super Netball debut this year. But even then, she wasn’t sure the chance would come. “I think I thought that a couple of years ago,” she said about her chances being over. “I fell out of love with it for a couple of years. I thought stuff this, what is the point? I was being overlooked all the time. “It wasn’t until maybe 2018, when I decided to play for the fun of it, I really started to enjoy my netball again and I really went in with the mindset that if I make it, I make it, it’s not a massive deal. “I think that was the best thing for me to do. I think I was lucky I always had another career path and never just focused on netball.” Having been part of the Magpies system the last couple of years, made the transition to a contracted player easier. The Magpies also had a distinct Falcons feel. Coach Nicole Richardson was part of the Falcons coaching panel for many years, Molly Jovic and Lind formed the core of the Falcons midcourt, and Jacqui Newton also played with the Falcons. “I do have history with a lot of people there,” she said. “The Falcons’ environment we are one big family, not three separate teams and I think Richo has taken that to Collingwood and she has completely changed the environment and culture there. It’s a really good place to be. “Everyone is doing it for the team and everyone wants to win. Richo is good like that, serious when she needs to be, but it’s a game and you need to enjoy it.” Lind said it hadn’t really sunk in that her and Jovic would be playing together for
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Collingwood, after the partnership they had formed playing with the Falcons. The move to Collingwood has meant a couple of changes for Lind.
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Left: Lind playing for the Falcons.
One is stepping away from the Falcons for the time being. Lind, who shared the competition MVP this year, and the side were sitting on top of the ladder when the season ended due to the pandemic. “I didn’t expect that,” she said of the most valuable player award. “That was really good. When you’re playing in a team doing so well, that is a massive achievement. “I don’t really look at that stuff, we won’t be where we were if it wasn’t for the team. This year was really disappointing we didn’t finish the season. “It was one of the best teams I’ve been in for a long time. The energy was always up and we were super competitive, I really wanted to see how far we could go.” The contract also threw a spanner in the works for Lind with her studies. Lind was set to start her final year of university next year.
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“I’m studying to be a veterinarian,” she said. “Next year is my final year and it sort of threw a cat among the pigeons. “It’s an opportunity I was never going to refuse. I can do uni at any stage, with netball, the body can only hold up for so long. “I’ve worked out with my uni, to expand my final year [of studies] out to about 18 months. They’ve been really supportive and Collingwood is really supportive too. “I thought I was going to have to take the year off uni.” Pre-season training has started for the Magpies with the team’s preparations for 2022 underway. And Lind is enjoying every moment of it. “It is going to be a huge jump, even training at that intensity is a massive jump. I have an expectation we are going to go all the way. I’m really excited.”
2022 VFL dates, changes to season announced The 2022 VFL season is set to return on the weekend of March 26-17, with clubs receiving a 10 per cent increase in their salary cap. The competition will return to an 18-game home and away season, with an extra two games to try and get the competition back to normal. The new fixture will feature 22 rounds, with clubs receiving nine home games and four byes each. The salary cap has been increased from $200,000 to $220,000 for VFL standalone clubs and from $100,000 to $110,000 for the AFL and AFL-aligned outfits. Clubs can also pay $10,000 outside the salary cap for coaches, and a $5000 concession has been added to employ indigenous coaches in an effort to encourage more indigenous footballers to follow a coaching pathway after their playing careers. The 23rd-player rule that was removed for the 2021 season has been reinstated, but the 60
per cent game time restriction will not make a return. The 23rd-player rule means that the extra player must be aged under 22 for AFL and aligned clubs and can only be used in that role four times in the home-and-away season. The rule will not apply to the seven standalone clubs however, such as the Williamstown Seagulls, who will still only be required to select six under-22s. The Seagulls and Footscray Bulldogs will look to build upon their 2021, which was cut short in September due to the ongoing COVID lockdowns in Melbourne. The Seagulls managed to win six games in 2021 and were considered major contenders to take out the premiership. Footscray, which finished on top of the ladder, was awarded the minor premiership. Williamstown Seagulls.
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Sam Darcy will continue the family name at the Bulldogs, following in the footsteps of his father Luke (pictured) and his grandfather. (Western Bulldogs/Seamus Parkinson)
Another Darcy at Dogs By Molly Magennis Sam Darcy has been drafted to play at the Western Bulldogs, continuing the Darcy family name at the club. The 18-year-old was drafted on Wednesday, with the Bulldogs matching the Giants’ bid at pick two to secure Darcy as a father-son pick. Darcy stands at a dominating 205 centimetres and will be the third Darcy to don the red, blue and white jumper. Sam’s father Luke Darcy played 226 games for the Dogs and was captain from 2005-2006. Sam’s grandfather, David Darcy, played 133 games between 1963-1971. Due to COVID-19, Darcy was limited to a handful of games in 2021, but despite this he was still able to showcase his talent, kicking six goals for Vic Metro in an under-19s trial game. In a TV interview on Wednesday, Darcy said he was aware that the Giants were going
to bid for him. “I had a little indication before that was a possibility, still very nervous, but [I’m] glad to have it all over now,” he said. Darcy said it was a dream to play for the Dogs, and credits his dad as one of his biggest influences in his career. “I’d say my dad’s probably been up there, but also all the caches over my journey had a huge impact on me, [I’m] very grateful for all the support I’ve been given over the years.” Fortunately for the Dogs, Darcy thinks he’s still got a bit more growing to do. “I’ve shot up another couple of centimetres this year which is nice,” he said. On the Bulldogs’ website, the team’s national recruiting manager Dom Milesi said the club was thrilled to welcome Darcy. “It’s fantastic to have another generation of Darcy join the club. It’s a special moment for the family, and for all Bulldogs members and
fans,” he said. “Despite the family lineage and our ability to draft him as a father-son selection, we picked Sam knowing his athletic traits and ability to be a versatile option will add greatly to our playing list. “He is an outstanding character who is competitive and driven to get the best out of himself and those around him, so we believe he’ll fit in seamlessly with our current group. “However, while we know the upside Sam has as a footballer, we understand these young players haven’t been exposed to a lot of football over the last couple of seasons, so we’ll need to be patient and set the right expectations.” Darcy will join five other current players whose fathers have also played for the club – Mitch Wallis, Tom Liberatore, Lachie Hunter, Zaine Cordy and Rhylee West. Issy Grant was one of the first father-daughter selections in the AFLW competition.
Lifesavers from Altona Life Saving Club (LSC) and Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club competed in back-to-back senior and junior aquatic sport carnivals at Mount Martha. On Saturday November 20, 500 competitors competed in swim, board, ski and rescue and resuscitation events. The carnival was officially opened by Bunurong Land Council chairperson and Elder Aunty Dyan Summers gave a Welcome to Country and shared her family’s history of living on the Bunurong lands at Mount Martha. The following day, the juniors took to the beach, back for their first carnival in nine months and their first event since Victoria’s sixth lockdown was lifted. For many under eight and under nine competitors, it was their first carnival ever. Life Saving Victoria manager for aquatic sport Simon Butterly said that LSV was delighted to return back to competition, particularly for the young competitors who hadn’t competed in so long. “Our junior competitors are not only the future of our sport, but the future of our patrol force, who upon completing junior competition at the end of under 13s, will complete their surf rescue certificate and begin patrolling across our 57 lifesaving clubs,” he said. “The skills gained in competition, such as board paddling and rescues, resuscitation and surf swimming are vital in our juniors’ journey to becoming community lifesavers in future. Molly Magennis
Williamstown S&LC sent a strong team to LSV’s first junior aquatic sports carnival for season 2021-22. (Supplied)
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