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Want to take care of a kitten or cat, but can’t commit to looking after them permanently? A’s Service for Rescue Kittens is looking for people to become foster carers for kittens, pregnant cats and mother cats for a short period of time. The carers look after the cats while they grow, recover from illnesses and become socially interactive, before they are adopted out to their forever home. Head rescuer Ashley Nazim said the organisation was always after carers. “We basically take in kittens, mum cats and pregnant cats,” she said. “We take care of them and we give them a chance. Some are ill, some aren’t sociable. We foster them out sometimes for two weeks or sometimes two months to help them grow. “A lot of them are underage and not desexed, so we can’t adopt them out.” All the cats are desexed and microchipped before they are adopted out. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ asserviceforrescuekittens/ Tara Murray

Call to do more on crime Safety concerns around Errington Reserve and Alfrieda Street in St Albans continue to grow despite an increased police presence. As reported by Star Weekly, residents and councillors have raised fears about anti-social behaviour including people selling stolen items on the street, drug paraphernalia being found in the area, the presence of burnt-out cars, residents being threatened by groups of drunk people, fights and people urinating in public. Star Weekly was told last week that people were selling knives in Alfrieda Street, while another resident said people don’t feel safe using the facilities at Errington Reserve. Brimbank community wellbeing director

Lynley Dumble said the council is aware of the current concerns in and around the Errington Reserve precinct. She said the concerns relate to not only safety matters, but also the health and wellbeing of some of the people who are assembling in the area. The council will consider applying to the state government’s Building Safer Communities program to help make the area safer. “This is a complex situation and requires co-ordinated responses from a range of stakeholders to provide long term solutions and ensure that all people feel safe in going about their everyday activity in the area,” Ms Dumble said. “Throughout 2021, council has engaged police, local traders, sporting clubs, youth

services and health and community service providers to initiate interventions to maintain safety for all people using the area. “Victoria Police are aware of the ongoing situation, increasing regular patrols of the area and responding quickly when needed. Council will continue to work with police to prevent crime and introduce community policing programs.” Ms Dumble said the council is working closely with local homelessness, housing and alcohol and drug services to address the underlying causes of anti-social behaviour. “Council will be trialling pilot programs facilitated by Brimbank Youth Services with support from youth stakeholders at Errington Reserve prior to Christmas 2021. This will then

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Christmas in Brimbank We’re getting ready to spread Christmas joy in Brimbank, with a special program of new activities alongside returning favourites to delight our community. There’s something for everyone with plenty of no-charge festive activities to enjoy, including: • Santa Comes to You - Santa is touring the streets of Brimbank atop his sleigh • Roving performers - engaging, fun and whimsical experiences across local shopping precincts in Deer Park, Sunshine West, St Albans, Sunshine and Keilor Village • Santa Paws - a different take on the traditional Santa photos! For all the details and how to get involved visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/Christmas Brimbank is also running its annual Giving Tree Program again this year, encouraging donations of non-perishable goods directly to local charities in Brimbank. For details and locations, please visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/givingtrees Local residents Nicole and Jamie, MP Cindy McLeish and Brimbank Residents Association president Irene Stokes. (Supplied)

Locals all fired up over landfill By Tara Murray Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Festivals and Events Policy & Strategy 2022-2025 – Have your say on the draft policy and strategy for local festivals and events being held in Brimbank • Brimbank Planning Scheme Review – We’re seeking feedback on a proposed update to the Brimbank Planning Scheme (Amendment C225brim) that guides land use planning and development across Brimbank • Communications and Engagement – Tell us how we can continue to improve the way we communicate and consult • Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion – Sign our petition

still to be done. Please be patient as Council is attending to the most urgent jobs first. If you need to report a service request, please use Council’s Report It tool by visiting brimbank.vic.gov.au/report-it

Green Christmas Did you know that the average home’s waste generally jumps up by about 50 per cent during the festive season? Wrapping, ribbons, plastic trees and decorations are in abundance in the lead up to Christmas, but often end up in landfill once the fun is over. For tips on how to reduce your impact on the environment this year, visit brimbank.vic.gov.au

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Weather impacts Council continues to receive service requests daily, with over 2000 requests received since the storm on 29 October. This is in addition to the works conducted by Council officers to clear unreported debris. Council officers have worked an additional 1400 hours to continue clearing damaged trees and debris, with more work

Brimbank residents and businesses can purchase solar panels and renewable energy upgrades with a Brimbank Council supported program, the Brimbank Community Solar Program. Delivered in partnership with community solar specialist More Australian Solar Homes (MASH), the program is open to homeowners, renters, landlords and businesses in Brimbank. Visit brimbankcommunitysolar.com.au to learn more about the program and register your interest to attend a workshop.

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Kealba residents have the right to be fed up with the ongoing underground fires at the Kealba Landfill, according to opposition environment and climate change spokesperson Cindy McLeish. Ms McLeish met with a couple of concerned residents and the Brimbank Residents Association near the landfill on Friday morning to discuss the concerns. The underground fires have been burning at the site for two years and operator Barro has said they don’t expect them to be completely extinguished until at least May. Residents were told at a recent community meeting by Barro that wet weather had put work back a month, but hoped with overtime it could still be completed on time. The Environment Protection Authority Victoria has issued Barro Group a number of notices in relation to the site in regards to the noise, smell and the putting out of the fires. The EPA has suspended the group’s license to accept waste at the site. Currently, the Barro Group and the EPA are engaged in legal action over a show cause notice issued in June. Residents have long complained about the odours and noise from the site, with many residents complaining about the impacts of their health, both physically and mentally. One resident, Nicole, told Ms McLeish that the fires were consuming their lives. “Something went wrong,” she said. “We don’t know how long those fires were burning underground before they realised. “We’ve got to the stage where no one is

asking questions of Barro any more, as we get crap answers. “The EPA can’t tell us anything either.” Nicole spoke about the impact of the smell and that some days it left her not wanting to get out of bed and other days it was so bad that it woke her up. She said that she is now questioning whether the smell has impacted her asthma in recent times.

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Ms McLeish said residents shouldn’t have to put up with this. “Two years and they can’t actually tell you all the information,” she said. “Two years and still no answers or they don’t actually know. “Nothing has been done and local residents are fed up and they rightly should be. “Barro needs to fix this, the government needs to make sure that this isn’t happening.“ Ms McLeish highlighted the coalition’s plan of ’zero to landfill’ which by 2035 would result in no household waste going into landfill, which she said would stop fires like this happening. Nicole and about 20 other residents were set to tour Barro on Friday afternoon, after deadline. It’s the first time residents have been able to visit the site since the fires have started. Nicole said for her the visit, was about trying to get a better understanding of what was going on at the site.

Station Street restaurants open After months of eagerly waiting, Watergardens renovated Station Street precinct is open. New additions to the day-to-night dining in Station Street opened last week, complementing the new restaurants, overhead canopies and and children’s playground. Centre manager Trish Gardiner said the new additions to Watergardens would be a game-changer and provide year round alfresco dining. “We’re thrilled to be giving Taylors Lakes locals the chance to sample more international cuisines without leaving the area, and hopefully easing the stress for those dining out with young children,“ she said. “Whether you’re an enthusiastic foodie or just looking for a fantastic family option, Station Street has something that will meet

your needs.” The new restaurants include Mexican restaurant Rosa Mexicano, Schnitz, Dumplings Plus and Up in Smoke. Up in Smoke owner and head chef Shayne McCallum said he was looking forward to bringing his storied restaurant to the outer-west. “I’m looking forward to bringing families and the wider community together to enjoy themselves at what we hope will become a staple for local residents,“ he said. To celebrate the opening, Watergardens will be hosting a series of professional and community musical acts on its new busking stage throughout summer. Details: https://watergardens.qicgre.com/

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The vision for a ‘renewed Sunshine’ welcomed Brimbank council has welcomed the state government’s vision and framework for the development of the Sunshine Precinct as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail. The Sunshine precinct opportunity statement identifies strengths and opportunities to inform how the local community will live, work, and play in Sunshine into the future. The Sunshine transport superhub will create linkages to the Melbourne Airport Rail, Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop, once all the projects are completed. The overall Sunshine precinct is split into three smaller areas: Sunshine and Albion train stations and the Sunshine CBD. “Sunshine Station will become an integrated part of a renewed Sunshine,” the statement said. “It will be surrounded by and connect new homes, workplaces and shops via a network of

green, pedestrian-focused streets and public spaces. “The Albion Precinct provides an opportunity to support the next generation of jobs, innovation and services in Melbourne. Improving amenity, connectivity and integration with the train station will see Albion transformed into a new centre in Melbourne’s west. “[The] Sunshine Central Business District will be a thriving and diverse civic hub, with a network of bustling streets and public spaces framed with distinctive buildings. Increased housing, shops and services will support an active day-and-night economy, and strengthen existing cultural and community ties.” The document said that substantial investments in rail alone will not be enough to realise Sunshine’s potential. Among the objectives of the state government

is developing Sunshine as a major employment centre, leveraging major rail investment, providing a greater diversity of jobs and intensifying employment activity, ensuring neighbourhoods provide a range of dwelling choices and delivering high quality, attractive and safe connections, to, through and within Sunshine. The statement highlighted the potential growth in the area. It said currently there were 10,000 dwellings and 27,000 residents. Under a target case, it’s hoped that there will be 26,000 dwellings and 70,000 residents by 2051. The statement also outlines a plan to create between 20,000 and 50,000 new jobs across the precinct over the next 30 years. Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the state government has listened to the council and residents.

“This statement is recognition of the huge efforts of council and the community in advocating to government, in particular over the last 12 month including our ‘Let’s Build It Better’ campaign. “Through extensive engagement and collaboration with many key stakeholders, we have been successful in making sure that transport infrastructure coming to our city is about community not just commuters and peoples not just places. “Sunshine is set to become the jewel in the crown of Melbourne’s west and this document helps lay the important first steps to transform our city, to improve lives and livelihoods and create positive and lasting change. “It’s really clear if we plan well and the infrastructure and development is first class then Sunshine thrives, and the whole of Melbourne’s west thrives.”

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Band lockout a low note By Tara Murray The Western Region Concert Band is considering leaving Brimbank after more than 20 years, after being “locked out” of the St Albans Community Centre. Band manager Andrew Houston said while lockdowns had ended, the council hadn’t allowed the band to resume its regular practise sessions on Saturday mornings. He said they had been given different reasons as to why this is the case. The group has practised at the centre and the previous community centre on the site for more than 20 years. “Basically the council has locked out a community group,” he said. “We’re being told COVID is the reason. “As it’s my understanding that they’re only open between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. they have to employ security [for weekends and after hours], but they don’t want to engage security.” Mr Houston questioned why it was OK for

people to use the facility during the week, but not at nights and at the weekend? He said the band had tried to work with the council, but felt they had been blindsided and disrespected. “This is a knee jerk reaction,” he said. “We were founded in 1977 and have called Brimbank home for more than 20 years. We are now in the position of looking to pull up stumps and leave Brimbank altogether. The group’s frustrations have seen it decide to return a grant given by council. Mr Houston said the grant, which would have been used to hire the Bowery Theatre for a performance, was no use when they can’t practice and they have been given no indication whether they would be able to have their normal booking time next year. “As a large music ensemble in the arts, we have struggled considerably with lockdowns, social isolation, and community. We want a fair go.” Brimbank community wellbeing director Lynley Dumble said the council has taken a

measured response to reopening facilities in order to maintain public safety. “This schedule has been developed on advice from the state government, as well as consideration of Brimbank’s COVID-19 case numbers and vaccination rates. “STACC was reopened on November 15, 2021, with limitations on opening hours and visitor numbers. As time has progressed and vaccination rates have increased, we have been able to safely open the building for increased usage. “STACC will be opening on Saturday mornings from December 11, 2021, and then to after-hours hires from December 13, 2021. We continue to take a measured response to ensure community safety and compliance with state government requirements, and look forward to returning to full capacity in 2022.” Ms Dumble said the council had met with the band on Thursday to explore a tailored solution to suit their requirements.

The Victorian Transport Action Group is calling on the Sunshine part of the Melbourne Airport Rail (MARL) to be paused. The group released the ‘Let Sunshine Shine with an integrated plan’ last week, setting out its concerns with the lack of an integrated plan to guide Sunshine’s development. It comes as the state government released the Sunshine precinct opportunity statement, which identifies strengths and opportunities to inform how the local community will live, work, and play in Sunshine into the future. In the report, the VTAG calls for work to be paused on the Sunshine – Albion part of the MARL project; for an integrated plan for the transformation of Sunshine in consultation with local community; and the establishment of a place-based governance model to oversee the plan’s development and implementation. “There is real danger that without an immediate pause to allow the preparation of an integrated plan, Sunshine will be overwhelmed by well-intentioned projects that compound existing problems and constraints,” the report said. “Constraints like the “at grade” Sunshine – Albion rail corridor that divides the city rather than invest in an elevated rail or tunnelled corridor that have been deployed in other centres. “Without an integrated plan, billions may be wasted by rushing to build and undermining the potential of the Sunshine transport superhub. “This haste to build puts Sunshine on track to become a nationally significant example of a wasted opportunity for community building and economic development.” “Pause the proposed letting of MARL Sunshine-Albion package alliance contracts and commence an independent expert review of Sunshine’s current messy policy situation and how to better integrate land use and transport planning.” A state government spokesperson said delivering Melbourne Airport Rail will slash travel times and provide more trains more often, including at Sunshine. “The project will create the Sunshine Station transport superhub – which will connect Melbourne Airport Rail, Metro Tunnel, and Suburban Rail Loop.”

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Two charged with murder Two men have been charged with the murder of a Sunshine North man. The charges relate to the death of 24-year-old Chris Habiyakare on August 24. An 18-year-old Broadmeadows man and a 19-year-old man from Ascot Vale were each charged with murder.

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Close up view of pipes Abseiling specialists got a close up look of the famous Organ Pipes as they completed weed control on and above the well-known feature. The basalt columns that make up the pipes, were formed about a million years ago when huge quantities of molten lava were ejected from volcanoes near what is now Sunbury and flowed over the Keilor Plains. Over four days, the specialists used a cut and paint technique to cut a pest plant off at its base and immediately apply a registered herbicide to the remaining stump off the columns. Some of the weeds were then lowered to the base of the rock feature to be retrieved and disposed of by rangers. The wheel cactus was zip-lined across Jacksons Creek, to be retrieved by rangers and solarised within the Organ Pipes Park. Parks Victoria ranger team leader Steven

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Cantwell said that contractors removed a number of different plants. “This work will prevent further spread of these noxious species and encourage natural regeneration of Indigenous species,” he said. “The roots from these woody weeds can also get into the cracks of the columns, causing them to expand and potentially break apart if not controlled. “Our aim is to protect the ecological, cultural and natural significance of this popular site within the park. “This work – facilitated by Brimbank City Council and funded by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning – has no impact on the feature itself, as contractors are anchored from the top of the escarpment directly above the columns.” Tara Murray

Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in Deer Park on Sunday night. The man was allegedly stabbed at a Leila Street address about 11.15pm, and despite the best effort of emergency services, he died at the scene. Police have arrested two men in the vicinity of the address who assisting investigators with their inquiries. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic. com.au

Sunshine carjacking Police are investigating a carjacking and subsequent theft in Sunshine on November 14. Images and CCTV footage of a man, who police are looking to speak to, were released last week. The investigation follows an alleged carjacking at a carpark on Dawson Street, about 5.40pm. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppervic.com.au. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Assess tree value urges expert By Tara Murray A tree expert has called on Development Victoria to ensure the true value of trees on the former Albion Explosives site is fully understood. As previously reported by Star Weekly, plans for the development of the 41-hectare site on Ballarat Road, Cairnlea, is under way. As part of the development, numerous trees on the site will be removed. Dr Greg Moore, who lives in Brimbank, said he had major concerns about the proposal and believes not all the trees need to be knocked down.

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Dr Moore has a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to the environment, particularly arboriculture. “One of the things I would say is that the developer always wants a cleared site,” he said. “I was amazed that there was no report on each tree and no reports later than 2012. That is a long time, that’s nine years ago.” Dr Moore spoke with concerned residents

about the site at a recent meeting. One of his main concerns is that Brimbank, and the west as a whole, is already lacking tree coverage. He said with various big infrastructure projects under way, 10,000 trees could be knocked down across the west, with low canopy coverage correlating with economic status. “The consideration of the role of trees in the western suburbs in terms of climate change, was one of the lines I was taking [at the meeting],” he said. “I’m certain some of those trees will have to be removed, some do have poor structures.” Dr Moore said he would like to see each tree individually assessed and then a decision made

whether it should be saved, looking at the value the tree has to the area. He said his general rule is that each tree which is removed should be replaced by eight to 20 trees, as there is no guarantee a seedling will survive. Development Victoria property development group head Penny Forrest said as part of the project, about 3000 new trees will be planted and well-maintained to ensure their long-term health. “An arboricultural report has recently been prepared – which includes an assessment of all existing trees on site – and will be available for public review when the planning exhibition phase commences next year,“ Ms Forrest said.

Young talent taking over Hung-Vy Nguyen has a pretty special relationship with his father. So when the 16-year-old had the chance to put it into words for a writing piece for school he took the opportunity. “When my teacher was talking about writing a personal story a lot of people chose to write about their passion, I just wanted to be a bit different,” he said. “I’ve always thought my relationship with my dad was special and I wanted to share it. I wanted to put it into words, so I wrote the story.” Nguyen’s teacher decided to enter some of the best works in the ABC Takeover Melbourne competition. The competition encourages young writers to submit stories, which are turned into audio or visual pieces, produced by the winners and ABC producers.

Nguyen, who lives in Kealba, was shocked when he heard that he had been named one of the winners of the competition. “They reached out to me and it was pretty scary when I found out, but I’m glad I did it,” he said. “It’s a bit scary to have personal story like that out there, I think it’s nice to be able to share.” Nguyen said his dad was pretty happy about it once he found out about the assignment and it winning a prize. Tara Murray

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Brimbank announces new CEO By Tara Murray Brimbank council has appointed Fiona Blair as its new chief executive. Ms Blair comes to Brimbank as a highly regarded leader in local and state government, with extensive experience as a senior executive, council said. Most recently, Ms Blair was the executive director of transport planning at the Department of Transport. She has previously worked at the Port

Phillip council and brings experience across all areas of council service planning and delivery ranging from youth and recreation, capital works, parks and open space, asset management, enforcement and operations. Ms Blair said she loved the west and its real sense of community. “I look forward to working closely with the councillors to help realise their vision for Brimbank and build on the high level of service provided to the community,” Ms Blair said.

“Together with councillors, the organisation and community, we will continue to build on the great work to improve Brimbank through capital works, urban renewal and the services we provide. “I’m delighted to be returning to local government for a council that has such a strong sense of purpose and delivers such a robust program of services and capital works.” Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the council was absolutely thrilled to have appointed such

an inclusive, strategic and experienced leader as the new chief executive of Brimbank. “Fiona has the skills, experience and love of the west to bounce Brimbank back and make us the best city and community we can be. “Fiona will be an enormous asset to the organisation as we continue to advocate to state and federal government to make sure our community gets a fair go and a fair share.” Ms Blair will start in the role on January 24, replacing interim chief executive Warren Roberts.

‘Tis the time to be jolly Santa is hitting the streets of Brimbank in the lead up Christmas. Brimbank council is running a special program of new activities alongside returning favourites, as it celebrates Christmas in a COVID-Safe way. Town centres and local shops will be full of festive cheer with decorations and roving performers. Santa is coming to town and will travel through the streets of Brimbank to visit as many people as possible. This year Santa’s been busy planning new ways to have fun, including setting aside some time to have photos with people’s furry friends. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said council was trying to make Christmas extra special this year. “Don’t miss a chance to spot Santa on-board his sleigh as he returns to our neighbourhoods, bringing fun, music and laughter to our streets. “The annual Giving Tree program is a great way to give back to the community and make a

difference to those struggling families this time of the year. “This year our four-legged friends can get involved in the fun with Santa photos in the park, I’m locking in my spot with Momo. “It’s been another tough year, and we’re focused on supporting our proudly diverse community and inviting community members to join the fun festivities.” Details: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ Christmas. Tara Murray

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Summer construction in Melbourne’s west 11 January - 28 February 2022

This summer, crews will be working hard to widen the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 lanes. There will be 24/7 lane and ramp closures on the Freeway and at the M80 and Williamstown Road interchanges to get the job done. Plan your travel in advance – major delays are expected. Date Locations 11 Jan – M80 Ring Road (Altona-bound) ramp to Princes Freeway (Geelong-bound) 28 Feb West Gate Freeway outbound exit ramp to M80 Ring Road (Greensborough-bound) Williamstown Road inbound entry ramp West Gate Freeway inbound lane closure (above Williamstown Road) 11 Jan – Williamstown Road in both directions under the West Gate Freeway 14 Feb Williamstown Road inbound exit ramp

If you’re planning to travel through these areas make sure you plan your trip in advance and seek alternative routes. Major delays are expected.

Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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These past couple of weeks have been a time of celebration and recognition for some outstanding people and businesses in our great city.

Diggers Rest Reserve works kick-off

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A new, multipurpose space for community, sport and social activities is coming to Diggers Rest, with works beginning on a new community pavilion, oval realignment, and cricket net project at Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve.

We’ll livestream a free and full spectacle online from 7pm on Thursday 16 December.

The new pavilion will replace the three existing buildings, oval 2 will be realigned close to the new pavilion, and 90 car parks will be constructed around the oval. The project is funded by Council in partnership with the Victorian Government and the Community Cricket Program, and the works are set to be complete by September 2022.

Transmission line community meeting A community group is working to help residents understand a proposal by AusNet Services to run a new electricity transmission line through the north of the City of Melton, to deliver renewable energy to Sydenham. Join the group ‘Melton Stop AusNet’s Towers’ for a meeting this week to learn the impacts of the proposal and what you can do about it. Wednesday 8 December, 7pm – 8.30pm, Melton Community Hall

Our Carols by Candlelight virtual concert is coming to homes across the City of Melton this month!

Santa and Mrs Claus have promised to attend, and a full orchestra, choir, and talented singers will perform your favourite carols.

There were so many deserving businesses, and it’s an incredible achievement to stand out among what was a high-calibre field.

Watts Ward with Cr Moira Deeming

My Notice of Motion asked Councillors to support a community awareness campaign regarding plans to allow sex work to be conducted on public streets, and from homes. Thankfully, the majority of Councillors share my concerns that street-based and home-based sex work will negatively impact families, children, and businesses, and that the changes will not achieve the worthy goal of increased safety for sex workers, but rather will reduce vital police, health, and counselling resources available to vulnerable members of the sex industry.

To see the accomplishments of all these winners, and the value they bring to our community makes me so proud, and I’d like to again congratulate all our winners and finalists. At the business awards, it was all about the most innovative, creative, inclusive and professional local businesses.

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I am pleased to confirm that two Notices of Motion I recently put forward were passed almost unanimously by Council. The first covers the State Government’s plans to allow public sex work, and home-based brothels within Victoria; and the second covers State Government plans to reduce community consultation powers in relation to planning.

We have just awarded the winners of the 2021 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards and the 2022 winners of the City of Melton Community Achievement Awards.

Council feels a responsibility to ensure our community’s views are heard, and invite residents to complete a brief survey at conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/ sexworksurvey on this matter. My second Notice of Motion related to proposed changes by the Victorian Government to remove the community’s rights to be consulted, and lodge appeals against significant planning applications, in the State planning system, while also eroding Council planning powers. We will work with other Councils, growth area networks and the Municipal Association of Victoria to advocate for residents’ rights and ensure Councils continue to have a say regarding what gets built in our municipalities. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council issues on 0499 801 198 or email at: moira.deeming@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/crmoiradeeming

Local businesses have shown great resilience over the past year, and I’d like to take this opportunity to commend all the talented and hard-working businesspeople across our city who I know have many accomplishments to celebrate. The community achievement awards recognised the special contributions our residents make, and the community spirit that makes our city so special. All our nominees this year were exceptional, and it makes me proud to see the dedication and passion within our community. On another note, we’re working hard to address the significant grass growth throughout the city caused by heavy rain, which has also slowed down mowing. We appreciate your continued patience as staff work to get on top of things. Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.

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By Tara Murray The development of a community garden at Horseshoe Bend Reserve is a step closer, with a volunteer group successful in receiving a $50,000 grant. The Horseshoe Bend Community Garden Group received enough community votes to be named one of the winners of the volunteering innovation fund competition, with the winners awarded $50,000. The group’s Cynthia Frain said they were still in shock about receiving the grant for the area which is overseen by Parks Victoria. “The community has been absolutely amazing and we’ve had fantastic feedback,” she said.

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“Councillor Virginia Tachos shared it on the Keilor Community Page and it was re-shared heaps, so we thought we might be in with a chance. “The response was incredible and it’s really happening.” Ms Frain said they were unlikely to see any of the funding until next year, but still had to get the right permits in place to start work. She said raised flower beds and running community sessions were among the first plans. “We want to install raised veggie beds, that are food gardens,” she said. “We want to have education workshops. We need innovative ways to involve the community. “We want to inspire the community and see what they would like to see on the site. “It’s always been about creating a community space.”

A community garden at Horsebend is a step closer.

Ms Frain had previously said she and the group, like many others, had been disappointed in how Horseshoe Bend had been neglected in recent years. She said the group was hoping to turn the area into something local people would be proud of and was hoping the community would get behind them and vote for the project. “It used to be a beautiful space when it was

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a farm. While it will never be a farm again, there is a lot of potential to make it something good. “We’ve started with working bees and planting a veggie garden. We want to add in a sensory garden and native garden. We’ll look at farmers markets and running workshops. “We know how open space is beneficial for people who have been isolated.”

Western Health’s vaccine program is being scaled back, including at Sunshine Hospital, as more of the population is vaccinated. Last week, Western Health announced changes to a number of its vaccination sites. “We’ll continue to provide vaccination services (both sit-down and drive-through) at our Melton site and at Sunshine Hospital with reduced cubicles to match reduced demand,” a statement on the Western Health website said. “The sites at Melton and Sunshine have the capacity to increase to meet demand for booster doses as required and also to support the vaccination hub’s role in the under-12 age group.” There are still a number of pop-up vaccine hubs running across St Albans, Sunshine, Deer Park and Keilor. The Deer Park hub will be at the Deer Park Hall every Thursday until December 16 between 9am and 4pm. A pop-up vaccination hub will run at the Old Shire Hall in Keilor on Tuesdays, until December 14 between 9am and 4pm. In St Albans, a vaccination hub at the Tin Shed will run daily between 10am and 4pm until November 28, while vaccinations will be available at the Senior Citizens Centre on Fridays until December 17. In Sunshine, there will be vaccines available at the Visy Cares Hub on Wednesdays between 9am and 4pm until December 15. They will be offering first and second doses of Pfizer and second doses of AstraZenca.

SEEKING COMMUNITY FEEDBACK: State Government’s plan to expand where sex work can legally operate

In Victoria, sex work is only legal if it takes place within certain areas, such as industrial precincts (Sex Work Act 1994). The Victorian Government, through the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill, is seeking to expand where sex work can legally operate. Under the changes, sex work will be allowed to operate on public streets, in residential, retail and commercial areas. Council holds concerns that the proposed changes will negatively impact the community, businesses, families and children.

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Council also has concerns that the proposals will not achieve the worthy goal of increased safety for sex workers, but rather will reduce vital police, health, and counselling resources available to vulnerable members of the sex industry. While the Sex Work Decriminalisation Bill 2021 is a State Government responsibility, Council believes it is important that the community’s voice is heard and is inviting you to complete a brief survey. To find out more and have your say visit: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au

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‘Alarming’ lack of transparency By Tara Murray Transparency is needed now and into the future around planning decisions according to the the peak body representing the local government sector. Municipal Association of Victoria president, councillor David Clark, said councils across the state have noted an alarming lack of open consultation with councillors and their communities in recent times. Brimbank councillors and residents raised concerns at a recent council meeting about the lack of consultation on key projects including

the Big Housing Build and the development of the old Albion Explosives factory in Cairnlea. Cr Clark said community consultation has long been a key plank of Victoria’s planning system. “Through their elected councillors, communities have a say, and always have had a say, in the development of the places they live,” he said. “As with any system, of course, there is room for improvement and much-needed reform of the planning system is now afoot.” Cr Clark said while change is coming it can’t come at any cost. He said there was a

genuine concern the voice of the community might be lost. “This lack of consultation may even foreshadow the reforms themselves, cutting out critical checks and balances within the planning system that allow communities to share a view in the process.” Cr Clark said many of the decisions to take planning controls away from councils have fallen under the guise of “pandemic recovery”. He said the planning system should not be overhauled for short-term economic benefit. “While MAV acknowledges the government’s needs to think laterally as we

all recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we should all be increasingly alarmed by the type of projects the state is choosing to drive through the planning system themselves.” Cr Clark sighted the release of the state government’s planning and building approvals process review, which he said the MAV was pleased to see consider the actual challenges and experience of councils in navigating the current planning framework and didn’t recommend a water-down of council and community input into planning.

Drop-off to help charity Want to clean out your house and help local charities in the process? The Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day could be exactly what you’re looking for. Brimbank residents can conveniently drop-off their unwanted household items for reuse or recycling at this no-charge event on December 11. Items in good condition will be donated to local charities, West Welcome Wagon which supports asylum seekers, and Australian Red Cross. During the COVID-19 pandemic these charities have experienced a rise in requests for support and a decline in goods donated due to lockdown restrictions. Residents can drop off items like televisions, computers, electronic appliances, whitegoods, in good condition furniture and bicycles, homewares, clothes and linen. West Welcome Wagon chair Chris Scerri

said they had seen a 60 per cent reduction in donations during the pandemic, and a 15 per cent increase in requests for support. Australian Red Cross merchandise and distribution centres manager Brooke Sclater said with stores being closed, it had seen a big drop in the amount of items being donated. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said she hoped that the community will take advantage of the day. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been harder than usual to find a convenient and responsible way to dispose of unwanted household items.” There is a maximum of eight items per household and residents need to bring their rates notice or drivers licence to confirm their address. The drop off area will be Victoria University’s Sunshine campus. Tara Murray

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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. By Tara Murray The school reopened for 2021 on Two western suburbs advocates are calling for government action after a waste management Thursday and there was plenty of fire fun for in Brooklyn last week.

Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. The school reopened for 2021 on Thursday and there was plenty of fun for the two sets of twins and their school friends. Colby and Sebastian, 8, and Rania and Dania, 6, are two of three sets of twins at the school this year. The school has about 65 students. A third set of twins will start on February 11 and will be part of the school’s early years program. Principal Lee Bullock said it was possibly the first time the school had welcomed three sets of twins. Tara Murray

There have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west and Hume since October, while the Kealba landfill has had underground fires burning continuously for more than a year. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland say enough is enough. “It’s a long-running issue,” Mr Rowley said. “It doesn’t matter which party has been in power at the time, they haven’t done enough clean-up of the west.

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“The urgency to clean it [industry] up has never been greater.” Mr Rowley said during his time with LeadWest, from 2010-18, one of the biggest concerns raised by local councils was the need for a cleaner, greener and more liveable western metropolitan area. “We were constantly talking about it with the other tiers of government, about the investment needed in the west to make it cleaner and greener. “It just seems that it is taking a long time to get there.” Mr Rowley said an Environment Protection Act, which changes how the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulates pollution, waste and contamination in Victoria, had been

delayed for 12 months. “We’ve been waiting for so long to have confidence to be able to breath fresh air. Confidence that our creeks aren’t going to be polluted.” He suggests forming a steering committee which would include the EPA, WorkSafe, MFB and council representatives to have a co-ordinated approach to industry clean-up. “I don’t think questions are being asked on Spring Street as often as they should.” He also proposed government funding to help bring old industrial estates up to the 21st century and the introduction of better air quality monitoring systems. Ms Hartland is a member of the Facebook group Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, which was

set up after the West Footscray warehouse fire which spewed toxic fumes across the western suburbs for days in August 2018. She said the group, a non-political alliance of community groups, organisations and individuals, wants action. “There’s been a spate of these fires,” she said. “There’s been three in the last 10 days. “The EPA and the state government don’t seem to be taking it seriously.” Ms Hartland said the group wanted more regulation on industrial sites, clear information about when the EPA is called in and when and for how long air quality equipment is set up. She has also called for the act to be introduced. ■ Fire

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Call to tackle childhood poverty By Tara Murray Urgent action is needed to tackle disadvantage, a new report has found. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia report, ‘Disrupting Disadvantage’, finds that Australia needs to fundamentally change how it supports and identifies people in disadvantage, using data to act earlier to prevent children being locked in a cycle of poverty. The report said if current trends in child poverty are repeated for children expected to be born over the next decade, this points to a further 280,000 to 550,000 young Australians encountering child poverty in the future.

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- Jarrod Ball Brimbank has long been one of most disadvantaged in Melbourne, with high rates of unemployment and homelessness. During the pandemic, the municipality had high numbers of people accessing JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments. CEDA chief economist Jarrod Ball said they were still waiting to see the full impacts of

the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is already evidence the pandemic has further exacerbated the financial, employment and health hardships of Australia’s most vulnerable. “Unless Australia addresses these issues now, we will be entrenching the next generation of poverty and disadvantage.” Mr Ball said it was concerning that governments were yet to intermediate targets, milestones, reform actions or reporting frameworks to change course Currently, 17.7 per cent of Australian children under the age of 15 are living in poverty. Research shows that children who grow up in poverty are three times more likely to experience poverty in adulthood.

“By choosing to do nothing and ignoring the need to change Australia’s piecemeal social support system, we are making a choice as a society to commit too many young Australians into entrenched disadvantage,” Mr Ball said. The report calls for using shared data across levels of government to address this problem and identify those most at risk, enabling early intervention strategies to break the cycle of disadvantage. It is also calling for clear and tangible reform commitments by government set out in an overarching national agreement, a consolidated linked national human services data asset by 2025 and new early interventions based on predictive analytics.

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The organising team of the week’s events, and some of the art pieces. (Pictures: Supplied)

Putting a spotlight on mental health Lockdowns and the pandemic couldn’t stop Brookside P-9 College from hosting its annual R U OK? event. The college decided to wait until students were back in the classroom to hold a number of events and presentations about the important topic of mental health. College wellbeing team member Krissy Martin said this year they decided to spread the activities throughout the whole week. “We normally celebrate it on September 9,

but unfortunately due to COVID we had to postpone things. “We look to take care of the staff as well as the students. We normally do classroom based activities taken from the organisation.” A number of presentations given by outside organisations occurred throughout the week talking about mental health and R U OK? day. The school had an art competition, with the winning pieces displayed in the library full of positive messages.

Teachers were looked after with breakfast and afternoon tea, with the Lions Club providing the meals and the money donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. The week was capped off with a whole school celebration on Friday. Ms Martin said the whole school community got involved in the day.

Police will again be out in force this summer with the aim to deter or reduce the impact of intentional and recklessly lit fires across Victoria. Victoria Police has launched its annual Operation Safeguard, with police to use intelligence to monitor the fire risk and deploy additional resources to areas deemed high risk, particularly during fire danger periods. With a wetter than average summer predicted, police are warning the community not to be complacent when it comes to their actions causing fires – even if unintentional. Last finanical year, there were 21 offences detected for recklessly causing a bushfire and 12 offences for intentionally causing a bushfire. The most common causes of recklessly lit fires include burning off, campfires, car exhausts and machinery, use of tools such as angle grinders and welding equipment, bonfires and flares and farming machinery such as harvesters. In January, a fire was deliberately lit in Taylors Lakes on vacant land, which also damaged the fences of neighbouring properties. Anyone found guilty of recklessly or intentionally causing a bushfire can face significant fines and penalties of up to 15 years’ imprisonment. Assistant Commissioner state emergencies and support command Michael Grainger said now was not the time to be complacent. “While we do have people deliberately lighting fires in the community, what is of concern is the number of recklessly lit fires in recent years. “We will be targeting those people who engage in careless behaviour, such as burning off without a permit, not putting out a campfire properly or using tools or machinery during fire restrictions.” Tara Murray

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Caroline Chisholm teacher recognised A teacher from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College has been selected to lead the Andrews government’s new Teaching Excellence Program. Colin Chapman is 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

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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.” Molly Magennis

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One stop shop at Burnside Hub By Elle Cecil Burnside Hub Shopping Centre, located on Westwood Drive in Burnside, just off the Western Highway, is one of the most convenient shopping centres in the local area. With an abundance of parking directly outside the centre’s front doors, you will find Coles, Aldi and over 18 specialty stores waiting to provide you all the products and services you need. The centre’s array of services include medical,

pharmacy, optical, dental, laundry, nails and hairdressing, which are all too easy to access, as they are conveniently located on the outside of the centre. Spoil yourself with coffee and cake at Espresso Cafe after your shopping trip, or fill the fridge for Christmas from Byblos and Yes Yes India with specialised groceries and fresh produce. If you’re feeling peckish after all of the energy you exert shopping and you want the best Banh Mi in town, you can’t go past Angry Beans.

A wide range of stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts can be found at Pumpernickel along with Christmas decorations for home. For the nights when you don’t feel like cooking, there are plenty of options with Proper Pizza, Burger Road, Burnside Fish and Chips and Kowloon Noodles and Sushi, and drinks are all sorted with Cellarbrations. For your chance to win one of six $50 Burnside Hub Shopping Centre gift cards, fill out the entry form on this page and drop it into

the barrel (in front of Woolworths) inside the centre. Burnside Hub Shopping Centre is located at 15-25 Westwood Drive, Burnside. Extended trading hours will apply for Christmas, commencing December 20. For more information and updated opening hours, visit www.burnsidehub.com.au. Follow Burnside Hub on Facebook to keep up to date with retailer specials, competitions and centre news.

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Program targets jobless women By Oliver Lees A pilot program has been launched in Melbourne’s west to help improve rates of employment among mature aged women, who represent the largest group of long term JobSeeker funding recipients. The ‘Women Working Together’ program will allow women who have been out of the workforce or who wish to train for a particular field to connect with mentors to guide them through the process of professional development. The program has been co-designed with women aged 50 and over.

COTA Victoria chief executive Tina Hogarth-Clarke said the program will deliver expertise to help bridge the gap between rates of unemployment between men and women. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics data from 2017, workforce participation among mature aged women (55 to 64 years old) was just 58.8 per cent, compared with 71.9 among men in the same age bracket. Women aged 55 and over also represent the demographic with the fastest growing rates of homelessness, according to 2016 Census data. The number of women experiencing homelessnes lept 31 per cent from 2011 to 2016. “The mentors will play a vital role in

providing the mentees with advice around soft skills, building their confidence and boosting their self-esteem and an understanding of how to tap into existing community resources so they can amplify their passion to move forward into the workforce,” Ms Hogarth-Clarke said. “We are determined to empower our mentees through the program, joining forces with mentors who have so much to offer in work and life skills. We are hoping that the sisterhood is embraced and valued through this program.” In 2014, the federal government, along with G20 leaders, committed to reducing the gender gap in regards to workplace

participation rates. Under this arrangement Australia has set a target of decreasing the gap to 9.1 per cent by 2025. Women Working Together social and economic participation team leader Wennie van Riet said she hopes the program will foster confidence in women discouraged by lack of opportunities in the job market. Seeing how women can support each other to back each other up when the going gets tough and offer insights and support to get back in the workforce is absolutely gold,” she said. Details: wvan_riet@cotavic.org.au

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Tim Wilson is planning to head to New York with his winnings.

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Musician wins the trip of a lifetime Music has taken Tim Wilson all round the world. But the one place he has always wanted to go is New York to explore jazz bars, Broadway and the amazing surroundings. That dream is now a step closer, after Mr Wilson won $10,000 in a Melbourne Airport competition. Fully vaccinated Victorians have the chance to win a monthly prize, just by saying where they would travel if they won the $10,000 prize.

Mr Wilson made a 60 second video using his musical talents. “It ($10,000) is OK for a prick in the arm,” he said. “They were running a competition on Facebook and Instagram. It was about showing where you want to go and why in either 50 words or a 60 second video. “I thought that was something that I could do. As a musician I did a multi-instrument ensemble.” The Sunshine resident said after being

grounded for the last two years due to the pandemic, he was excited to get to America and check out New York. “Everyone says New York is the place to be. I want to take some of our music over there and hit the up the piano bars. “And go to a few Broadway shows, and I especially want to see Hugh Jackman who is performing a show.”

Purchasing solar panels in Brimbank could help the environment and community groups through a new program. Brimbank council and More Australian Solar Homes (MASH) have formed the Brimbank Community Solar Program. Brimbank residents and businesses can purchase solar panels and renewable energy upgrades through the program, and for every solar system installed through this program, MASH will donate one per cent of its value towards the installation of a solar system for a community organisation in Brimbank. As part of the program, residents and businesses can attend an online workshop for support and advice about installing solar panels or battery storage and purchase a solar system; with installation through an accredited local supplier. The program is open to homeowners, renters, landlords and businesses in Brimbank. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said going solar you can cut your electricity bills and global warming emissions. “Brimbank council declared a climate emergency in June 2020 and achieving ambitious cuts in our carbon emissions will require a big effort from council and our community. “This is a great opportunity for Brimbank residents and businesses to be part of Brimbank’s bold response to climate change. Details: brimbankcommunitysolar. com.au. Tara Murray

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Laptops to help disadvantaged students through school Financially disadvantaged students across Brimbank has been given a hand to improve their access to technology, in a bid to improve at-home learning outcomes across the state. Not-for-profit organisation State Schools’ Relief (SSR) provides a source of advocacy for disadvantaged students. In 2020-21, the organisation assisted more than 72,000 under age persons, with the average cost of assisting a child being $124. This year the organisation’s focus has shifted to at-home learning. In April SSR trialled a program in which it gave laptops to students completing their high school studies, with the scope of allowing

them to retain them for their post-schooling career. The organisation distributed 100 internet

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dongles and 73 laptops across Brimbank. In neighbouring Melton, the organisation distributed 22 internet dongles and 49 laptops. SSR chief executive Sue Karzis said technology had become a driving factor of disadvantage during the pandemic. “COVID-19 brought to light the digital divide and the lack of access and equity to the digital tools required to engage with remote learning. This includes not only having a device, but also internet connectivity and access to a dedicated space in which to study,” Ms Karzis said. “Students from vulnerable backgrounds are

already starting at a disadvantage, and they need assistance to stay engaged with their education, which I believe is a pathway to breaking the cycle of poverty.” But Ms Karzis said the organisation was yet to reach its distribution of technology which can be used for educational purposes, which sees as the crucial stepping stone to improving learning outcomes. The organisation has started an online donation portal to drive-up its capacity to provide technological support. SSR is aiming to receive $500,000 to provide a total of 1000 laptops across the state. Details: https://bit.ly/3I1XcMV

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Melbourne’s murders most foul Melbourne has experienced its fair share of grisly murders over the years. Many of these tragic events have remained in the public sphere for decades, such as the Melbourne gangland killings which saw more than 35 underworld figures targeted between 1998 and 2010. However, over time some murders that once caused a scandal in Melbourne have faded from memory. Star Weekly reporter Alesha Capone took a deep dive into the archives of Melbourne’s old newspapers to uncover some of the bloody, brutal and mysterious murders and manslaughters of yesteryear, which occurred in the northern and western suburbs. Massacre of Indigenous Australians The Mount Cottrell massacre involved the murder of a group of Indigenous Australians on July 16, 1836. Researchers believe that between five to 35 Indigenous people could have been slaughtered during the massacre. They were murdered in retaliation for the deaths of two white men, settler Charles Franks and shepherd Thomas Flinders, who were found dead on July 9. After the deaths, a group of 17 men tracked a group of Aboriginals and fired at them with muskets. Port Phillip magistrate William Lonsdale later launched an investigation into the massacre, but those interviewed said they did not see anyone die.

Convict murderers Owen Owens lies in a grave at Williamstown Cemetery. Owen, a prison warder aged in his early twenties, was murdered by a group of 10 convicts on October 22, 1856. According to the Hobsons Bay Libraries webpage, the convicts were returning to their ship after a day of labour when they hauled on the tow rope, brought their boats together, overpowered the rowers and killed Owen. The next year, 1857, a magistrate and penal administrator named John Price visited Williamstown on March 26 to hear from convicts, who had been complaining about the circumstances in which they were being kept. While listening to their grievances, John Price ended up being beaten with rocks and stone-breaking tools. He died the next day at a Nelson Place surgery. Seven convicts were hanged after being convicted of John’s death.

Left: Stefan and Vera Kolacz leave court. (Supplied/The News) Above: Stefan Kolacz was interred at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp run by Nazis in Germany, before he migrated to Australia. (Supplied/

Son murdered trying to help his father A teenager named Isaac Crawcour was killed after coming to the aid of his father Michael during an armed burglary at the family’s pawnbroker shop in Nelson Place, Williamstown on January 12, 1894. Isaac, 19, ran into the store after his father – armed with a revolver – and confronted two intruders breaking in through the shop window about 3am. One of the burglars, who had a pistol, fired at Michael and missed. Michael’s own revolver did not work, but he and Isaac attempted to stop the men as they tried to escape. Isaac was shot in the stomach during the scuffle but managed to grab the revolver off his attacker. Police arrived on the scene and arrested the two burglars. Sadly, Isaac died about 36 hours later. The Weekly Times reported a man named Ernest Jamieson – who used the surname Knox as an alias – was later hanged for Isaac’s death. The newspaper described Jamieson, 21, as “a mere boy burglar”. The other burglar, 18-year-old John Charles Jent, and was sentenced to three years’ hard labour.

Mystery of baby’s body On June 22, 1923, an infant girl’s body, wrapped in brown paper, was found near West Footscray railway station. A coroner concluded the child had been murdered, after suffering a fractured skull and being suffocated. The website of Twisted History, a Victorian tourism company which runs tours of haunted sites, states that the parents of the child were never discovered.

Family drowns A case labelled as the ’Sunshine tragedy’, which made headlines across the nation, saw Harold James Russell charged with manslaughter on June 11, 1932. Russell’s wife Ivy and sons,

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three-year-old George and 18-month-old Eric, drowned in Kororoit Creek, Sunshine. Russell, who was also charged with bigamy, maintained his innocence in court. He said that Ivy, 27, threw the children into the water and jumped in herself. However, the Crown argued Russell threw them all in the water and stood by while they drowned. Russell, 27, was sentenced to 10 years in jail for each death, to be served concurrently.

Market garden murder Italian market gardener, Giovanni Carretti, was found murdered outside his two-room hut near Tower Road, Werribee on September 4, 1932. The 36-year-old was discovered lying in a pool of blood, with “half his head blown off and a wound in his leg”. The Argus newspaper reported that detectives considered “the possibility that the murder may have been perpetrated by some secret organisation” but concluded it was more likely a local resident. An inquest later that year declared Giovanni, who slept with a revolver under his pillow, was murdered by an unknown person or people

Tomahawk killing Newspapers across Australia reported that a man named Michael Motyl, 27, was killed with a tomahawk on September 5, 1948, at a Broadmeadows camp where migrants lived following World War II. Michael was killed after he made sexual advances towards, and

The convict ship, named Success, which the convicts that killed Owen Owens lived on. (Pictures: Supplied/Webb & Webb/State Library Victoria)

allegedly molested, an 18-year-old woman named Vera. Her husband, a Ukrainian named Stefan Kolacz, killed Michael. Vera told the court that Michael had invited her to poison her husband and run away to Tasmania with him. The court also heard that Kolacz, 29, had been badly treated at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp run by Nazis in Germany. Kolacz was sentenced to eight years in jail after being found guilty of

manslaughter. He later appealed the sentence, saying that shock treatment he received at the Royal Park Mental Hospital had returned his mind to its “normal” state. He was found not guilty and reunited with Vera. To seek help for mental health issues, contact the Mental Health Foundation Australia helpline on 1300 643 287 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 or at www.lifeline.org.au.

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

Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre is setting up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting. The group will meet at the centre at 1pm, every second Friday. ■ 9311 9973

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

Heitage walks Enjoy a leisurely two-hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377 336

Football Taylors Lakes Football Club is seeking male and female players for all age groups from under-8s to under-18.5s. To be eligible, children need to be born between July 1, 2003, and April 30, 2015. ■ Julie, 0409 259 389

Musicians welcome Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. Visitors and interested musicians any age most welcome. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au

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

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of dancer Kwabo Grace from Kwabo Events performing Afrodance.

Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413

(Damjan Janevski) 259904

Softball 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

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

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

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

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

Sewing group 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.

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Volunteers needed

Zonta club meets

The Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian-speaking volunteers to join its volunteer program within the Werribee and Point Cook areas to visit elderly residents in either an aged care facility or their own home. The scheme is also seeking a female volunteer with an understanding of MS to visit a mature lady in an aged care facility in Altona Meadows. ■ Sue, volunteer@ms.org.au or 9845 2744

The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Garden club

The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

Symbiosis exhibition

Senior citizens club

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. ■ https://bit.ly/3BTguQl

Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884

Live music in Macedon

BinGO MOVE

Macedon Railway Hotel will welcome back

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

Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

First aid courses AL-ANON meets

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

Rotary club

which meets every Monday at 11am. It involves a fun interactive game where bingo numbers trigger an exercise or dance move. Activity suits all levels of ability, you can do seated or standing as suits. Currently running via Zoom, IPC Health will also offer face-to-face groups in Hoppers Crossing, when restrictions permit. ■ 8734 1400

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.

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,

Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576

Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271

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

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PUZZLES No. 058

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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US museum (11) Excess (3) Enmity (7) Netizens (5) Attraction (10) Chart toppers (4-7) Comprehended (10) Break (9) Blasphemous (7) Rubbish (5) State (5) Tidings (4) Churl (3)

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Today’s Aim: 7 words: Good 10 words: Very good

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Valles Marineris is a canyon on which planet in our solar system?

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a 1798 work by which poet? Which Mexican folk song, famously adapted by Ritchie Valens, contains the lyrics 'Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan'?

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In which medium does artist Marina Abramovic (pictured) primarily work?

The codename 'Marine One' usually denotes what vehicle used by the US President?

Which nation-state takes its name from Saint Marinus?

The Marianas Trench is found in which ocean?

In which country would you find the region known as The Maritimes?

What planetary feature does 'lunar mare' refer to?

10 Which sea did the ancient Romans call Mare Nostrum, meaning 'our sea'? ANSWERS: 1. Mars 2. Samuel Taylor Coleridge 3. La Bamba 4. Performance 5. Helicopter 6. San Marino 7. Pacific 8. Canada 9. Large, dark plains on the moon’s surface 10. The Mediterranean Sea

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Lexus LS has form: as the LS 400 the luxury sedan, in 1989, led the introduction of Toyota’s premium arm Down Under, becoming the harbinger for a whole range of vehicles from compact hatchbacks to robust SUVs, embracing petrol/electric hybrid technology. Lexus would be the first to admit it called on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan as the template for what was to be its perennial flagship. Fast forward more than 30 years with the arrival of the upgraded LS 500. An upgraded model has come onto the market, which the maker claims, introduces a new level of opulence and a wider application of advanced automotive technology in conventional or hybrid powered variants. Standard features across the range include such things as suspension modifications designed to produce a more comfortable ride while maintaining the model’s dynamic character, the advanced Lexus Safety System+, while F Sport variants gain additional driver-assist features previously exclusive to Sports Luxury. Under the bonnet is a 264 kW 3.5-litre naturally aspirated V6 hybrid powertrain in the LS 500h, or 310 kW 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine in the LS 500. Both come in F Sport or Sport Luxury grades. Prices start at $195,953 for the former and $201,078 the latter, increases of less than one per cent.

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.

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.

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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 Nm between 1600 and 4800 rpm, the tasty combination, driving the rear wheels through a ten-speed automatic transmission.

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Saints overcome rusty start to VTCA season St Albans has blown out the cobwebs in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After a restricted and shortened pre-season due to the pandemic and then a wash out in round one, Saints captain-coach Rob Nikolic said his side was a bit rusty early on. “It’s been a while,” he said. “It’s nice being out there and enjoying the sun. “The first match we purely didn’t have enough runs on the board. “We were quite happy with how we batted and bowled, but we left some runs out there. “Against Craigieburn we did a better job. It was a par score, but we bowled well in tricky conditions. “We were rusty to start, but the second game we were back to where we should be.” The Saints have a similar line up to last season, with the core group returning. They have lost last season’s leading run scorer Thilina Masmulla and Shaun McAndrew, while Yuvraj Singh has stepped up into Victorian Premier Cricket. On the other side, they’ve added Mohammad Mehdi from Caroline Springs, who Nikolic said

Rob Nikolic is again captain-coach of St Albans. (Luke Hemer)

is someone the club is really excited about. Nikolic said they had looked within to fill the other spots. He said they also had a number of younger players in the second and third XIs,

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returning to the role. “Work commitments made it hard to be captain-coach,” he said. “I took a step back at work and I could again take on the role. It’s my home club and the only place I’ve been. “I want to see it do well and do everything I can to help the club win matches.” The Saints have high expectations again this season on the back of successive finals series. The Saints finished last season as minor premiers, before being beaten by the Doutta Stars in the semi finals. Nikolic knows staying towards the top won’t be easy. “We’ve played finals the last few years, we want to be back there again. “The competition seems really tight with a lot of sides having improved, we have to take it week by week.” The Saints were set to play Westmeadows on Saturday, after deadline. For that result and others from the VTCA, go to www.starweekly.com.au. Tara Murray

Eagles bolster depth By Tara Murray Sunshine has been busy adding key players and depth to the club in the Western Region Football League division 1 off season. After a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in just three wins and finishing second bottom, the Eagles were keen to add to their list for next year. Coach Heath Scotland said having had a season to assess the side and see where they were at had been really important heading into next season. “We’re really pleased with the recruiting so far,” he said. “We’ve got nine new players and had nine or10 last season, the turn around in my one and half years has been really big. “I’ll look to add four or five more players for next year. We’ve done a lot of hard working recruiting.“ Scotland said the biggest thing for them was adding some more depth. He said on paper, their best side would have been in the finals mix, but they weren’t able to produce the results they wanted. Getting the best team on the park was an issue, with the side not finding their feet until the middle of the year when they won three straight games. “To a degree we limped into the season and didn’t win some games we should have,” he said. “We had eight unavailable in round one and I didn’t think it would get worse.We had 10 unavailable in round two and 12 unavailable in round three. “We didn’t have the depth there. We had a couple of good younger players, who are good servants. “The effort was there all year. “That’s why we need to develop the kids underneath and we’re adding senior players and depth players.” Leading the Eagles’ signings are players with state league experience. Midfielder Ethan Jackson is making the move from Tasmania and is set to be aligned with Werribee’s Victorian Football League side. Tom Mundy, who was 23rd man in Williamstown’s VFL grand final in 2019, has signed on full time, and is bringing a couple of mates. Another former VFL player Hisham Kerbatieh as well as Taygen Dennison, Lachie Williams, Jack Ballantyne and Adeola Akintola are among other signings. Scotland said the club targeted younger players to build a list around and help take the

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Tom Mundy has joined Sunshine.

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club to the next level. “We want to be competitive and play at the pointy end of the season,” he said. “We’re quite optimistic.” In another good sign for the Eagles, the club will have an under-18 team next year after not fielding one this year. Scotland said it had been a priority for the club heading into 2022. “We’re slowly building and we’ve got the 18s

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up and going,” he said. “It was a priority for us to get the 18s up and going, with the main driving factor to be the feeder into our senior team.” Scotland said there were already 21 players committed for the under-18 team and were confident of it going ahead. The club is still looking for more players for the side. Details: https://www.facebook.com/ sunshinefootball/

Calder United’s youngsters will be on show as the club returns to the field in the Nike Cup this weekend. The semi finals of the statewide knockout competition will finally be played after being postponed due to lockdowns. The grand final will be played the following weekend. Calder president Amanda Stella said the playing group was keen to get back on the field. All four semi finalists will be without their A-League women’s players “It’s a good opportunity for the clubs to play younger players,” she said. “We’re pretty pumped and excited as we haven’t played a lot of football in the last two years. “The reserves group, some who will play this week, have played the least football. “Every club has lost three to four good players [due to A-League], it’s good to showcase the youth.” Stella said normally at this time of the year, the group hadn’t started pre-season. With the knowledge that they might still get to play the Nike Cup, they started preparing as soon as lockdown ended. The club is the reigning champions having won the event the last three times, most recently in 2019. “We’ve come together on the track and it’s been great for them all,” Stella said before the weekend. “We have a practise match this week. One game before the match against a different team. “The girls just want to play.” Calder faces Box Hill United in its semi final at David Barro Stadium on Sunday at 5pm.

Ava O’Brien is hitting aces at college in America Two years ago, playing tennis on a college scholarship in America was the last thing on the mind of Keilor Downs’ Ava O’Brien. O’Brien had enjoyed the sport a child, before quitting when she fell out of love with tennis. “I am a very competitive person and when I started playing competitively around the age of 10, I was no longer as good for my age, as good as I wanted to be,“ she said from America. “I started losing most of my matches and, as a perfectionist who always wanted to win, I began to no longer like the sport for a while. “I actually stopped playing completely for years and came back to tennis when I was 19 because I remembered that I used to find it really fun. “I went back to training at Melbourne Park and basically had to start back as a beginner. I just focused on loving and enjoying the game and always wanted to learn more. Every time I got better at it, I loved it even more.” O’Brien was soon spending four hours on court a day and joined the Maribyrnong Park Tennis Club. The rest is history.

Working full time after finishing secondary college, O’Brien started hearing about a few people from Melbourne heading to America to go to college on scholarships to play sports. It was something that stuck a cord with her. “My dad and his family are all from New York. I’ve been many times and always loved it. In high school I always wanted to transfer to go to a school in the US because it always seemed cool. “In 2020 I heard of a few people from around Melbourne who were playing sports in different American colleges. “I realised I could play like the girls in division two colleges and that applying for a scholarship was an option for me. It just seemed like the perfect thing to do. I could study anything and also play tennis.” She would accept a full scholarship offer from Dominican College. O’Brien said the opportunity to be an athlete-student was pretty cool. “This is really the first time since I was 10 that I am playing in competitions so it’s taking

me some time to get used to it. “The biggest difference is how big college sports are here, they take it very seriously and as an athlete you get a lot of support and recognition. “I’ve had to learn how to manage my time better around sport for my studies but it’s going very well.” With tennis still new at Dominican College, O’Brien and the rest of the tennis team has done plenty of travelling. O’Brien said while she was enjoying her college experience, the idea of turning professional and travelling the circuit was in the back of her mind. “I know that if I stay committed, fit and healthy then I can get there. “I haven’t had the best first season as a college tennis player but I know that I’m getting better and can get to whatever level I want to. I would love to go professional so I’m just staying consistent with my training. I’m really excited for the future because I know I’ll only improve.”

Ava O’Brien.

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Keilor prepares for a big start

Hard work pays off

Cody Raak at training.

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By Tara Murray New Western Bulldogs rookie Cody Raak was a man on a mission this year. After missing out on being drafted last season, Raak put his head down and worked even harder. He trained hard with his home club, Caroline Springs, the Western Jets and Footscray’s Victorian Football League side. “It was tough,” he said of not getting drafted. “I felt like with Vic Metro I was matching it with everyone else. “I was shattered. I believed in myself. I put in all the hard work, I was pissed off.” His form throughout the year put Raak back on the draft radar and he was seen as one of the best defenders in the NAB League competition. He spoke to a few clubs before the drafts. That included one phone call with the Bulldogs. But come draft week, he wasn’t so sure he would be drafted. When Raak’s name wasn’t called out in the national draft, he’s hopes decreased further.

“It wasn’t looking good at all,” he said. “Obviously there was a massive break from my last game until the draft. “They [the Bulldogs] came over at 12pm on the Friday [before the rookie draft] and said they were going to take me. It was announced at 3pm, so I knew for a few hours beforehand. “It’s pretty surreal to be honest. I’m rapt to stay at my home club and the club that had put so much work into me.” Raak was taken as a pre-selected Category B Rookie after being part of the Next Generation Academy. A key objective of the NGA’s is to increase the talent pool of Indigenous and multicultural players. Raak was eligible for the academy through his father, Marc Raak. “He was born in South Africa,” Cody said. “He played footy most of his life after coming to Australia and was pretty good at it. He never forced me into it. “It was random [being in the academy]. I was going to a football presentation when I

was 15 and I got an invitation in the mail.” Being in the academy connected Raak with the Bulldogs through training sessions and a couple of weeks during pre-season while at the Jets. This year, after not getting selected, he joined the club’s VFL side to push his case for an AFL contract. He managed to break into the undefeated side. “It was pretty good and I was happy to crack into the VFL side, who were undefeated. “The way they carry themselves and the way they teach, I tried to take that back to the Jets. “Bulldogs are all about being one club and I felt right at home. I was an 18-year-old new player and they treated me like I had been there for years.” For Raak, who didn’t like football when he was younger, it’s now down to work. He started pre-season at the Bulldogs last week. “I’m expected to prove myself. I’ll work my arse off and do the best I can.”

Keilor will kick off its Essendon District Football League premier division season with a bang. Footballers across all three senior men’s divisions will return to the field on April 2, after an extended break with the 2021 season being called off early due to lockdowns. The Blues start the season against Greenvale, before a week off the following week due to a split round. They will then face Strathmore in the traditional Good Friday match. The two teams were equal on points on the ladder this year when the season was called, with Strathmore awarded the premiership as it were sitting on top. The Blues then face Maribyrnong Park and Aberfeldie to round out the first four rounds. Premier division finals will kick off on August 27 with the grand final to be held on the weekend of September 10. In division 1, Hillside has a new opponent on Good Friday due to Taylors Lakes being relegated. The Sharks will host the Sunbury Kangaroos in the marquee game, which usually attracts a big crowd. The Sharks will kick off their season on April 2 against Roxburgh Park. Finals will start on August 20 with the grand final to be held on the weekend of September 3. Taylors Lakes kicks off life in division 2 against Coburg Districts. Keilor Park has a tough start to its season, with matches against Oak Park and Coburg Districts in the first two rounds. The second of those matches will be on Good Friday, following the successful launch of an annual Good Friday match between the two sides this year. Burnside Heights starts the season with a bye. The Bears’ first match will be against Oak Park in round two. With their ground being upgraded, the Bears will play all senior home matches at Brookside Recreation Reserve, instead of Burnside Heights Recreation Reserve. The finals series will run the same weekend as the division 1 finals. The women’s fixtures will be released next year.

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