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Every year, Brett Lockwood transforms his front yard into a Christmas wonderland featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, fish in a tank, LEGO displays and more. Mr Lockwood said the festive display, in Aloma Avenue, Wyndham Vale, was popular with people of all ages both during the day and at night when the lights are on. He built Thomas, who can blow bubbles and project a movie onto a screen, by hand. Mr Lockwood first started decorating his property for Christmas 24 years ago. He said that he enjoyed standing “behind the scenes” and hearing viewers’ opinions of the display. “I like listening to people and hearing what they say about it,” he said. Mr Lockwood said his family was always supportive of the Christmas exhibit. His father-in-law Alan, who usually helps to put the display together, sadly died this year. Alan also liked to attend the Christmas showcase wearing a hat with “Bah Humbug“ written on it. This year, Mr Lockwood will be wearing a “Bah Humbug“ hat as a tribute to Alan.
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Huge jobs, freight boost By Alesha Capone Australia’s largest private rail freight company has announced it will spend $20 million on the design and development of a new intermodal container terminal in Little River, which will support more 4200 jobs once it becomes operational. The funds will be spent to secure land options, and commence detailed planning and design works on the project. Pacific National chief executive Paul Scurrah said the aim is for the 80-hectare intermodal terminal to be operational by 2026. The company has secured an option for a
540-hectare site in Little River to construct the terminal and develop a surrounding logistics precinct on the existing interstate rail corridor west of Melbourne’s CBD and port. “In the future, the broader logistics precinct – serviced by the rail terminal – will feature extensive warehousing, cold storage, and re-fuelling facilities, generating more than 4000 skilled jobs,” Mr Scurrah said. The terminal will also directly support more than 200 frontline rail freight jobs. A statement from Pacific National said that building the terminal in the west of Melbourne will reduce the freight sectors’ total C02 emissions by almost 500,000 tonnes by 2031
and take 250,000 trucks off Melbourne’s road network each year. “Pacific National’s new Little River site is in a prime position on the main interstate rail line and close to the Princes Freeway, delivering efficient freight transport connectivity to nearby logistics companies, distribution centres, warehouses, shippers, and manufacturers,” Mr Scurrah said. “Close to Melbourne’s freight centre of gravity, Pacific National’s plans for Little River will help to shift more freight from road to rail until delivery of the Western Interstate Freight Terminal (WIFT).” The state government is planning to
construct a intermodal freight precinct in either Truganina or the town of Beveridge in Melbourne’s north, with the federal and state governments currently developing a business case for the project. Mr Scurrah said several governmentsponsored studies have confirmed the best location for a major Victorian interstate rail terminal would be Truganina, rather than the north. He said that building an intermodal container terminal in Little River would complement a future WIFT in Truganina, with both sites helping to service Melbourne’s growing western freight zone.
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Truganina hydrogen plant plan Australia’s first integrated modular commercial hydrogen and mass transit hydrogen refuelling facility will be constructed in Truganina as part of a $10 million project. The Hydrogen Fuels Australia (H2FA) site will not be connected to the energy grid and will instead run on renewable energy. The refuelling facility will have multiple solar panels to generate electricity (a solar array) and rainwater tanks, which will be used to create the hydrogen.
The site will also feature research and educational facilities. H2FA is partnering with global suppliers of industrial hydrogen equipment for the operation, including Skai Energies in Australia, Nilsson Energy in Sweden and Green Hydrogen Systems in Denmark. Plug Power, providers of clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cells, will provide power to the site. All of the facility’s equipment will be located above ground.
A statement from H2FA said that all necessary capital equipment for fuel generation and storage at the Truganina facility has been ordered. Pending permits, the site will be operational by February, 2022. The five-hectare site will initially be capable of producing 60-90 kilograms of green hydrogen from its 750-kilowatt solar array. The site will be scaled up to supply approximately 3000 kilograms of hydrogen, with capacity to fuel more than 100 vehicles
per day. H2FA managing director Francesco Ceravolo, who grew up in Footscray, said the company was proud to be launching Australia’s first modular hydrogen fuel generation and commercial refuelling business. “We’re passionate about employing the unique attributes of hydrogen as a circular, environmentally responsible fuel source to power the next generation of commercial vehicles in Australia,” he said.
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Point of Christmas cheer lifts spirits Christmas spirit is in the air at the Point Cook town centre. Stockland Point Cook centre manager Frank Pizi said that he was excited by the range of activities on offer to help customers celebrate the festive season. “Christmas is a magical time of year, where people come together to connect, give gifts, and socialise,” he said. “This year, we have a range of workshops and innovative digital experiences so that everyone in our community can come together to safely enjoy a special Christmas.” Craft workshops are being held each
Saturday morning, along with Christmas storytimes in the Picnic Park each Tuesday morning and cookie decorating workshops, courtesy of Ferguson Plarre, each Thursday morning. Santa photos will take place in the town centre’s Winter Wonderland until Friday, December 24, from 10am daily. For the safety of Santa, centre staff and customers, pre-bookings are essential and social distancing rules will be observed. Gift wrapping will be also available between December 18 and 24, with all proceeds going to the Point Cook View Club.
Stockland Point Cook has partnered with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee to support a Giving Tree. Customers will be donate gifts for patients staying at the hospital at Christmas, until December 24, and place them under the tree. Mr Pizi said customers could scan QR codes in-store to help Santa find hidden presents in an augmented digital reality scene, which will automatically add them into a draw to win a Stockland gift card valued at between $500 and $1000. Details: www.stockland.com.au/pointcook
A centre to support new parents and carers will be built in Werribee next year. The state government last week announced a new Early Parenting Centre will be built at 239-245 Princes Highway, under a $123 million plan to develop seven such facilities in major growth areas. The Early Parenting Centre will provide parents and carers of children aged up to four years old with advice and support on matters including feeding and caring for babies and toddlers with additional needs. “Wyndham’s new Early Parenting Centre will deliver flexible, targeted services to help parents with sleep and settling issues, supporting hundreds of local families a year,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said. With 10 residential units and four day-stay units, the centre will offer day-stays and longer residential stay programs to improve the health of infants and youngsters. About one in two Victorian parents attend early parenting centres due to problems with their child’s sleeping, which can lead to post-natal depression, isolation and stress for parents and impact upon a child’s behavioural, mental and physical development. “Becoming a parent can be one of life’s greatest challenges and there will be times when new parents need a little extra help to ensure their children get the best start in life,” Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said. The Princes Highway centre will be operated by Tweddle Child and Family Health Service. Construction is expected to start in early 2022 and finish later in the year.
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Strong price growth predicted By Alesha Capone Three Wyndham suburbs have been listed among the top 20 areas in the state that are likely to experience strong price growth next year. The quarterly Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report selects locations across suburban and regional Victoria which display signs of potentially strong price growth, based on decreasing inventory levels, declining days on the market and increased asking prices across a three-month period. “Inventory levels” refers the amount of time
it would take to sell all the houses or units in a particular location, if they kept selling at the present rate and no more residences were added to the market. The data analysed for the Green Shoots Report came from Suburbtrends, a property research consultancy. The report placed Huntly, which is in the city of Greater Bendigo, on top of the list for possible price growth in 2022 with an inventory level of 2.1 months, 22 days on the market and a $401, 648 median asking price, as of October this year. Werribee placed fourth on the list, with an
inventory level of 3.5 months (compared to 5.9 months, in the three months to October), 34 days on the market (compared to 36 days, three months earlier) and a $535,300 median asking price (compared to $526,985 three months earlier). Truganina was ranked eleventh on the list with an inventory level of 7.1 months (compared to 8.3 months), 50 days on the market (compared to 52 days) and a $557,010 median asking price (compared to $547,800). Placing 13th on the list was Williams Landing with an inventory level of 2.1 months (compared to 3.2 months), 62 days on the
market (compared to 64 days) and a $727,200 median asking price (compared to $686,900). Other areas in the top 20 included Melton South, Brookfield, Sunbury, Cranbourne East and Armstrong Creek. Well Home Loans chief executive Scott Spencer said the Green Shoots Report identified houses across a diverse range of markets, most of which are reasonably affordable. Mr Spencer said people looking to buy or sell a property should not rely solely on the Green Shoots Report when making buying decisions and should also seek professional advice.
Advocates on the job Wyndham residents looking for a new job or a career change can access free advice and support from an expert team of Jobs Victoria advocates. Wyndham council has partnered with Jobs Victoria and The Huddle to run the Jobs Victoria Advocates program, funded by the state government, until June 2023. The Huddle is the community arm of the North Melbourne Football Club, and operates in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation. Jobs Victoria advocates work with people who are preparing or looking for work, to help them gain ongoing employment, including connecting individuals to resume writing services and job agencies. Wyndham’s future focused portfolio holder, councillor Mia Shaw, said the program supported people who are looking for work by
connecting them to information, advice and services. “Council works with a range of organisations to link our residents with the services they need,” Cr Shaw said. “Whether that be resume writing help, job interview skills, identifying transferrable skills or linking job seekers with industry. “We endeavour to bridge the gap between those seeking work and those needing workers.” Wyndham’s Jobs Victoria Advocates are available to meet with residents who are looking for work on Mondays from 10.30am-6pm at the Point Cook Community Learning Centre and Tuesdays from 10.30am-6pm at Tarneit Library. No appointment is necessary. Details: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ jobs-victoria-advocate, Jobsvictoriaadvocate@ wyndham.vic.gov.au or 1300 023 411. Wyndham Job Victoria advocate Noushin Barghi Janromi with job seeker Amoy Engel. (Joe Mastroianni). 257831
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Name debate centres on native title claim A Wyndham councillor has questioned a decision to endorse two names proposed for new community centres in Tarneit and Truganina, due to a court case about a native title claim. The council has released a report recommending that the name “Koomail Tardy” be adopted, following public consultation, for a community centre being constructed in Alcock Road, Truganina. The name “Bembit Bag-rook” has also been suggested for a new community centre being
constructed in Polly Parade, Tarneit. Wyndham council officers consulted with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, the registered Aboriginal party for the land on which the community centres are being built, to help identify suitable names. The words koomail, tardy, bembit and bag-rook translate to “grass used for weaving”, “sister”, “flower” and “women”, respectively. Wyndham council last month voted to submit “Koomail Tardy” and “Bembit Bag-rook” to Geographic Names Victoria to
continue with the formal process to name the community centres, which will include a 42-day public consultation period. But Cr Josh Gilligan said he did not support the proposed names because both of the community centre sites are subject to a native title claim lodged with the Federal Court. Cr Gilligan said that rather than naming the community centres now, the council should wait to see what happens with the court case. “There is currently legal challenge in the courts around who has ultimate ownership
and coverage of the sites that we are now talking about endorsing names for,” Cr Gilligan said. “On the basis of court action being taken, where there is a dispute over the ultimate ownership of land, it would make sense in my opinion to hold off naming sites after a certain party, when that party is currently subject to a dispute.” Alesha Capone
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Old level crossing gone The landscape of Hoppers Crossing has undergone a significant change, with the level crossing on Old Geelong Road now gone for good. A new 220-metre road bridge has been constructed over the rail line, with the state government marking its completion last week. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said: “This is a great day for the Hoppers Crossing community, with the level crossing on Old Geelong Road officially gone for good and the new road bridge open, slashing congestion and making travelling around the area safer and more reliable. ”The Hoppers Crossing level crossing, the 55th level crossing removed by the state government, has a surface area of almost
40,000 square metres. The state government originally committed to removing the Old Geelong Road level crossing by 2025. But the project was fast-tracked and the level crossing has been removed four years ahead of schedule. “Some said it wasn’t possible to remove 50 level crossings, but we achieved that a year ahead of schedule and will do plenty more – saving time for motorists in the west by taking away the lottery of waiting at the boom gates,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said. The new Hoppers Crossing bridge, which directly connects Princes Highway to Old Geelong Road, will be used by about 18,000 vehicles per day, according to the government.
The city-bound Princes Freeway off-ramp to Hoppers Crossing also reopened last week, connecting motorists from the southwest with Old Geelong Road and Princes Highway via the road bridge intersection. Traffic lights have been installed at two new intersections on either side of the road bridge, with links to ramps to the Princes Freeway. Works to upgrade nearby roads and intersections will continue into next year. The final road layout will see new lanes opened on Heaths Road and Old Geelong Road, as well as an upgrade of the Heaths Road and Morris Road intersection. A new pedestrian overpass will be installed to provide access to Hoppers Crossing train station.
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As the weather warms up, free family events are coming to Tarneit for residents of all ages to enjoy. The Meet me in Tarneit program will feature movie and music nights and a monthly Makers and Growers market over the next six months. Wyndham council is delivering the program in partnership with the state government and the Tarneit Suburban Revitalisation Board. Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said the events would bring the community together and support local businesses. “From movie nights to live music in the park and monthly markets, I encourage residents to come down with your family and enjoy what is on offer locally in Tarneit,” Cr Maynard said. The first Makers and Growers market will be held on January 29 and will feature arts, crafts, food and produce. The markets will be held once a month, rotating amongst the three community centres in Tarneit. Stallholder applications are now open for the January market, with the first round of applications closing Sunday, December 19. “This is a great opportunity for local creative businesses to sell their products in the local community,” Cr Maynard said. “There are no stallholder fees and marquees will be supplied, so if you’re a local maker or grower I encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity.” A Christmas movie night will also be held 5pm on Saturday, December 18, when Elf will be screened at Baden Powell Reserve. Family-friendly roving entertainment will be part of the night. All the Meet me in Tarneit events are free but bookings are essential.
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Festival looks to future Next year’s WYNnovation festival will celebrate business, big thinking, creativity and inventiveness. The annual festival, set to kick off in February, is a collaboration between Wyndham council and Victoria University. WYNnovation offers businesses a chance to connect and network with other business people and learn from some of some of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs, innovators and strategic thinkers. The 2022 program has been designed for businesses of all sizes and industries. Wyndham’s future focused economy portfolio holder, councillor Mia Shaw, said the COVID-19 pandemic has caused businesses in Wyndham to have “a challenging few years”. “That’s why this year’s WYNnovation program is a fantastic opportunity for businesses with the program focussed on the future, moving forward, and being proactive,”
Cr Shaw said. “With practical tips and tools on innovation and business growth that will add value to their business. “The WYNnovation 2022 program is not to be missed. “The suite of events is sure to inspire and energise.” A half-day masterclass will be held on February 11 at the Holiday Inn, Werribee with Shade Zahrai. Ms Zahrai is an award-winning leadership strategist, Harvard-trained coach and member of the esteemed Forbes Coaches Council. A summit all-day event on February 4 will include keynote speakers such as Naomi Simson, co-founder of Big Red Group (BRG) and the founder of RedBalloon. Robot Pepper will also make an appearance. Details: wyndham.vic.gov.au/wynnovation
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Parcel lockers Wyndham council has offered Australia Post space to install dedicated parcel lockers at the new Dianella Community Centre on Congo Drive in Tarneit West. Councillor Josh Gilligan said the council was also continuing to advocate for a new post office in Tarneit West. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Library Lounge has been designed to provide services and spaces “to an increasingly connected community through an agile space that can adapt to evolving community needs”. She said the lounge would be complemented by a book locker vending machine, which the council installed in the shopping centre last month, and a pop-up library programs van that will hit the road in early 2022. “The van will be visiting areas across the municipality, including Williams Landing, to provide programs and activities to the community,” Ms Kenwood said.
A library lounge is set to open at the Williams Landing Shopping Centre next year. “This space will offer a range of library programs and a curated library collection for all life stages,”Wyndham city life director Allison Kenwood said. “Residents will also be able to join the library service and be assisted to find information they are seeking as well as collect library reservations.” Ms Kenwood said the Williams Landing
She said development of the Williams Landing library project was placed on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Following a libraries service and asset planning review discussed at [a] council meeting in November, further decisions will be taken as part of planning and budget processes to develop a contemporary, flexible and financially sustainable library network for the Wyndham community to meet current and future service needs,” Ms Kenwood said. A report submitted to a council meeting last month, in response to a notice of motion put
forward by councillor Jasmine Hill, said that four additional library branches of varying sizes have been included in precinct structure plans for Wyndham’s growth areas. The future branches, set to be developed across the next 10 years, will be located in, or adjacent to, planned community centres. The plans included a Truganina library lounge to be built in 2024 and two new libraries in Tarneit North, to be constructed in 2027 and 2029. The Black Forest Road North library has been earmarked for development in Mambourin in 2026.
Charity scavenger hunt away. After his death, the family established ByBoet to raise funds to support research and contribute to medical equipment and other items for Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The Move Your Boet Scavenger Hunt will raise funds for neonatal lung research. Tickets to the event cost $25, and one ticket is valid for families and groups up to five people. All participants will receive a small goodie bag and a sausage sizzle will be held afterwards. Tickets must be pre- booked. Details: https://www.byboet.org/ product-page/byboet-2021-move-your-boetscavenger-hunt-ticket Alesha Capone
A charity started by a Point Cook family will host a fundraising event on Sunday, December 19. The Move Your Boet Scavenger Hunt will be held from 11am at the Williamstown foreshore. ByBoet was founded by Joris Steeman and Marijn Mees, and their daughters Caat and Eef, following the death of their son and brother Boet. Boet, who was born 13 weeks premature, died on September 1, 2019, after 255 days in hospital. He was eight-and-a-half-monthsold. When Boet was born, he weighed just 689 grams and was barely the size of his favourite soft toy, a platypus. He spent five weeks on a ventilator and was transferred to the Royal Children’s Hospital. Although Boet improved, he ended up spending another eight weeks on a ventilator and developed sepsis, before sadly passing
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Nine magical parks come to life Nine Wyndham parks will be transformed into a virtual fantasy wonderland featuring kittens, dinosaurs, robots and fairies under an augmented reality program. Wyndham council has launched an initiative using the Magical Park app, designed for children aged six to 11, which combines the great outdoors with mobile gaming. The app displays architectural wonders, motion games and solar system travel on a mobile phone’s screen. The Magical Park app, which is available through the App Store and Google Play Store, will be available for people to use at the nine parks until January 31.
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Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said: “Magical Parks will be the perfect pairing for such a magical season and will be a great excuse to get out of the house and into our parks. “The application will run throughout the summer school holidays which can be a very challenging time for parents and guardians.” The app is free for Wyndham residents to
download and has no in-app purchases or advertising. To help celebrate the festive season, there is also a Christmas themed game on offer within the app. “For residents of all ages, this is a great opportunity to discover a new park that you may not have discovered before,” Cr Maynard said. Many of the parks that have been chosen have recently undergone an upgrade, so this is a great excuse to check it out.” The app will be available at: • Golden Square Crescent Playground in Hoppers Crossing;
• Baden Powel Reserve and Camelot Drive Playground in Tarneit ; • Forsyth Park Playground in Perennial Drive, Truganina; • The Strand Playground, Point Cook; • Wyndham Park Playground, entry via Wedge Street Piazza, Watton Street, Werribee; • Wyndham Harbour Playground, Wyndham Harbour Quay Boulevard, Werribee South; • Delaney Boulevard Park, 4 Mandrel Drive, Williams Landing; and • Macquarie Drive Playground, Wyndham Vale Details: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ magicalpark
Window to festive fun The Tonia T Boutique will hold a fashion parade on Friday to kick off a weekend of festive fun in Werribee. The parade, at 7pm, is part of a major event in the Werribee town centre, which will also feature roving entertainment, children’s activities, face painting, a visit from Santa and a MADE on Watton Christmas Market at Wyndham Cultural Centre on Saturday and Sunday. The event has been put together by Wyndham council, businesses and organisations to encourage residents to “shop local” in the lead-up to Christmas. Tonia Tribe from the Tonia T Boutique said the past two years have been an incredibly difficult time for small businesses, due to the constant and unpredictable COVID-19 lockdowns. “At times it has seemed quite overwhelming,
but I guess we all love what we do so much, that you just dig deeper and find a way to get through,” she said. “Fortunately having a business in a small community like ours means that the support from the locals is immediate and extraordinary.” Ms Tribe said that because the past two years have been so tough, she decided to go “all out” with her shop’s Christmas windows to bring joy to the community. Ms Tribe she gave her visual merchandiser Emily, from Emily.K Visual Merchandising, a brief “to make the window the biggest, brightest and best it has ever been”. “The results have been extraordinary,” Ms Tribe said. “We have had people who have just been walking by, pop in purely to tell us how beautiful they are, and they are even more beautiful at night when the lights just sparkle.”
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Wyndham Grange Retirement Village residents Irene, Rosalie and Morag with the tree and some of the gifts they donated to the Iramoo Community Centre. (Supplied)
Needles out for charity Generous residents of the Wyndham Grange Retirement Village in Tarneit have crocheted and knitted many items to sell in aid of the Iramoo Community Centre and people in need. Residents from the village crafted the items, which they put together and displayed in the shape of a full-size Christmas tree, before selling them to raise money for the Wyndham Vale community centre and its efforts to help vulnerable residents in the lead-up to Christmas. Sales of the crocheted and knitted goods resulted in the village residents raising more than $500, which they used to purchase gifts and toys. These have been wrapped and placed in homemade bags, for Iramoo Community Centre to give to people in need who attend
its pop-up foodbank days in the lead-up to December 25. Residents have also donated gifts to the centre, with more than 200 presents contributed in total. But this was not all – village residents also collected six large boxes of food for the community centre to distribute among disadvantaged people living in Wyndham, during the pop-up foodbank events. Iramoo Community Centre has thanked the Wyndham Grange residents for their generosity and also the Wyndham Women’s Support Group, for connecting them to the village in the first place. The Wyndham Women’s Support Group is an organisation that provides emotional and social support to women from all walks of life, who live in the municipality.
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New bus service, routes An on-demand bus service is set to commence in Tarneit North next year, the state government has announced. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll visited Tarneit Central Shopping Centre to announce the news last week. Mr Carroll said the Flexiride bus service would help residents travel to locations including the shopping centre and Tarneit station, although it will have no set route. Passengers will be able to book a seat on the bus using the FlexiRide Melton South app or a phone. Commuters will be directed to their closest bus stop, either a physical one or appropriate alternative location, to be picked up. The contract for the Flexiride project is out to tender, with the service scheduled to starting operating in late 2022. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly welcomed the announcement. “Tarneit North is a growing community and Flexiride will give locals more options to get to work, the shops, and the train station,” she said. The state government has also committed to opening two new bus routes in Wyndham, the 152 Tarneit – Williams Landing and route 182 Werribee – Tarneit via Tarneit West. The new routes will provide access to trains at Tarneit, Williams Landing and Werribee stations and the Werribee town centre. Plans are under way to develop a “transport superhub” in Sunshine. The superhub will connect Melbourne with regional Victoria, the Melbourne Airport Rail, the Metro Tunnel and Suburban Rail Loop, with more frequent trains. The roll-out of nine-car V/Line trains on selected services for Wyndham Vale and Tarneit passengers will create more capacity, with the extension of regional platforms
More off-lead parks planned Wyndham council is planning to increase the number of dog off-lead patrols its rangers conduct. The rangers conducted 119 patrols between July and September this year, according to a council report released earlier this month. Wyndham’s city operations director, Stephen Thorpe, said both random and scheduled off-lead patrols took place in locations such as playgrounds, schools and streets, along with areas reported by residents as needing attention. Mr Thorpe said that during 2020, the council issued two infringement notices to dog owners for walking their dogs off-lead in on-lead areas. “A further three infringements have so far been issued in 2021 as a result of off-lead patrols by rangers,” Mr Thorpe said. “Off-lead patrols are conducted at various times on any day including weekends and after hours. We encourage residents to advise council where dogs are frequently off-leash in on-leash areas to help focus patrols where they will have greatest benefit.” Mr Thorpe said councils have an obligation under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 to promote responsible pet ownership, and to protect the community from nuisance pets. “Our 2021–2025 plan prioritises education to help ensure responsible pet ownership in Wyndham, as well as continuing our commitment to increase a visual presence of rangers patrolling in local areas.”
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at Sunshine train station to support these services. “Melbourne’s west is changing fast and we’re delivering more public transport and building
the infrastructure to support the thriving community – creating local jobs along the way and making it easier to travel right across the state,” Mr Carroll said.
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Golf drives connection Efforts by the Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club to help older members remain connected during this year’s COVID-19 lockdowns yielded some unexpectedly touching results. Club chair David Hunter said the club aimed to focus as much on the needs of members as much as the sport itself. Sanctuary Lakes manager Shaun Bakker said that lockdown “was a really difficult time” for many club members, including the older players who live alone and rely on golf for their main source of social contact. To help keep them keep in touch during lockdown, a social email site – where members could post messages about any issue they thought might be of interest – was formed. The members also started holding weekly Zoom meetings. Sanctuary Lakes veterans’ group co-ordinator Chris Gibbons said the members talked about matters including vaccinations, coping with living in isolation and men’s health issues. One of the older club regulars, Andrew, was diagnosed with a rare disease that causes inflammation in all muscles of the body, during lockdown. His condition ended up becoming particularly severe because he delayed going to a doctor and had incorrectly self-diagnosed his condition as severe arthritis. It was only after Andrew collapsed in his house and was taken to hospital, that he received the correct diagnosis and commenced treatment. Andrew said he was initially reluctant to share his experience on the club forum, but he did so with some encouragement. “I posted my initial email with the idea of helping others,” he said. “A pretty simple message really: ‘Do what Andrew says, don’t do what Andrew did –
Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club members have returned to playing since lockdown ended,
listen to your body and go to a doctor’.” Andrew said the response to his story was “immediate and overwhelming”. “I was inundated with emails, phone calls, messages, whatever, my fellow golfers, – all expressing concern and showing support of my recovery,” he said. “But on top of that great response, something
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totally unexpected happened.” A fellow club member reached out to Andrew to say that he has the same disease, as did his father. “His experiences, and those of his father, different approaches to control of the condition and the like, was exactly what I needed to hear,” Andrew said.
A road network management and maintenance company has partnered with a charity which provides young people with job opportunities, to deliver vegetation management across the western and north-western suburbs. DM Roads has partnered with Good Cycles for the Western Region Maintenance contract, which is worth more than $2 million. Good Cycles and DM Roads will provide mentorship and coaching through a tailored six-month Supported Employment Program, to help young people facing barriers to gain experience and employment opportunities. The contract, which officially commenced on December 1, is expected to support more than 20 jobs for youths. Good Cycles will provide environmentally-sustainable vegetation management and control. DM Roads contract manager Martin Kinski said: “At DM Roads, we believe social enterprises can flourish with the right support and we are proud to work with such an amazing team at Good Cycles, who share our values of championing diversity in the workforce and breaking down barriers to employment”. Good Cycles chief executive Jaison Hoernel said the organisation was committed to recruiting and reinvesting locally. Since November 2019, DM Roads has partnered with Good Cycles to improve the amenity and safety of 66 kilometres of shared user paths along the Hume and Western freeways.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication
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form new friendships. Shaun, 0455 521 154
BinGO MOVE is a social exercise group 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
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Heritage walks
This week’s photographer’s choice photograph is of Flynn, 9, and Amelia, 6, at the Melbourne Airport viewing area.
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
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Musicians welcome Volunteers needed
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 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
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
Singing group
AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough.
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
7.30-9.30pm at Williamstown Town Hall. Visitors and guests welcome. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/WilliamstownToastmasters-Club-Events
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Williamstown Toastmasters club is here to help if you have a fear of public speaking, and want to overcome it. Williamstown Toastmasters meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from
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
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Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton South Knit & Natter 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
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Translating into healthy results Christopher Carter, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network For many people, the main frustration involved in making an appointment to see a GP is finding a slot that fits in around all the other commitments in a busy life. It’s easy to forget that for some people accessing our primary healthcare system isn’t as simple. Last year we looked at after-hours medical care in our region and realised that there was something unusual going on. We discovered that in the evenings and on weekends there were quite a lot of people presenting at hospital emergency departments, seeking treatment for ailments and minor injuries that could be more appropriately dealt with by GPs. Now, there will always be people who, understandably enough, become anxious when they feel unwell and so head directly to hospital. This phenomenon, though, did not account for the sheer number of people turning up at emergency departments, at odd times, for comparatively minor matters. Then, looking more closely and consulting with hospital staff, we found that many of these patients shared a particular characteristic – English was not their first language. In response, we asked the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) to look into the matter and funded them to prepare a report. After many months of work, that report was published last week. The ECCV researchers discovered that many people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds were unable to find general practitioners fluent in their own language. Translated written material was also in very short supply. Finding interpreters – especially in less commonly spoken languages – was also
North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is trialling a new assessment tool to support GPs to become more culturally responsive.
tricky. Even when they could be found, they were often not available at the time of booked appointments, especially after-hours – and sometimes weren’t able to accurately translate medical terms. These issues often led to people not being able to get their heads around the primary healthcare system. Some therefore chose to avoid it because it seemed confusing, and some concluded (wrongly but understandably) that they were not eligible to access it. Others had arrived in Australia from countries with health systems that did not have an equivalent sector. No wonder so many were opting to visit
always-open emergency departments rather than hunt around for a GP with the appropriate language and cultural skills! As a result of this research, we are continuing to work with the ECCV and other bodies to try to improve how general practices greet, treat and support people for whom English is not a first language. There is, obviously, no easy fix. Already, though, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network is trialling a new assessment tool designed to support GP clinic teams becoming more culturally responsive. We’ve also taken a lead in translating health
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messages into various languages and are always advocating for other health and medical bodies to follow suit. There are scores of languages spoken in Melbourne, especially in the northern and western regions. Our dream is for everyone to be able to easily find and access a doctor who can speak directly to them, and to provide them with the care and assistance that those of us fluent in English all too often take for granted. It won’t be simple and it won’t be fast, but I think it will happen. Because this is Melbourne – and Melbourne cares.
Cheetah learns to take check-ups in her stride
It’s rare to see a cheetah – considered Africa’s most endangered big cat – standing calmly in front of a crowd. However, such precious moments are possible at Werribee Open Range Zoo for visitors lucky enough to see cheetah, Kulinda, participating in a routine health check. Zookeepers have been working with nine-year-old Kulinda, encouraging her to walk along the glass viewing wall of her exhibit space and touch her nose to a yellow square that acts as a station and results in a reinforcing food reward. Keepers move the station to greater distances incrementally during training sessions for differing visibility of the popular feline. African River Trail keeper Danielle Ridgway said the trained behaviour helps Kulinda to be an active participant in her own healthcare and allows Werribee Zoo’s vets and keepers to monitor her mobility. “Asking Kulinda to walk from one area to another allows our vets to have a really good look at her body condition and mobility,” Ms Ridgway said. “Ageing cheetah like Kulinda need a little bit of extra monitoring to make sure they stay happy and healthy in their golden years.” Kulinda’s training has taken a lot of time, patience and positive reinforcement to establish. “All our animals have the choice to participate in their training and that gives them control over their environment,” Ms Ridgway said. 14 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 15 December, 2021
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“This ultimately leads to better mental health and overall animal welfare.” International Cheetah Day, on December 4, drew attention to the threats facing cheetah in the wild. As a wideranging carnivore, they are
particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction caused by urbanisation. There are now fewer than 7000 cheetah remaining in the wild. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that
all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo. org.au and all ticketholders 12 years and over are required to provide proof of full vaccination and follow current Victorian government directions at www.coronavirus. vic.gov.au.
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Bindi Wines in Gisborne is welcoming back visitors. Right: Bindi Wines’ Michael Dhillon hard at work. (Pictures: Supplied/Bindi Wines)
Enjoy a day out among the vines Wineries across Melbourne’s west are welcoming back visitors after multiple lengthy COVID-19 lockdowns. Michaela Meade spoke to local winemakers about how it felt to throw open the cellar doors once more.
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ictoria’s lockdowns to contain COVID-19 also shut down the much-loved experience of a day trip to a winery. Staff at wineries across the state found themselves without customers to serve at the cellar door – the main source of income for the industry. That was until the state opened up once more after a sixth lockdown, and the winemaking venues were able to have guests once more. Shadowfax Winery in Werribee South has had bookings “flooding in” since being able to open again, according to general manager Phil Strachan.
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“It’s great to be able to welcome back all our regular guests, who we have missed, and welcome new faces to our restaurant and cellar door,” Mr Strachan says. “As soon as we announced that we were reopening, bookings started flooding in. “It was so encouraging for us. “Being so close to Christmas, the demand is high, but now that the weather is warmer and the days longer, we’re able to accommodate guests both inside and out … being able to welcome people back is the reward at the end of 18 very challenging months.” Mr Strachan says the pandemic had impacted the restaurant side of the business, however the winemaking remained the same. “We were fortunate to be able to offer a takeaway service during each lockdown … which allowed us to continue trading and keep our staff employed,” he says. “For the wine side, it was business as usual and our winemaking team worked the whole way through, in the winery, testing and tasting wines, and ensuring that our vineyards were
Shadowfax Winery in Werribee South is in high demand leading into Christmas. (Pictures: Supplied/Shadowfax Winery)
meticulously maintained.” Mr Strachan says the support from the residents of Wyndham was invaluable to keeping morale going. “Without their loyalty, business and support, we wouldn’t be in the position we’re in,” he says. One of the main attractions that visitors to Shadowfax Winery can enjoy coming up to the Christmas season is Friday Twilight sessions, Mr Strachan says. “Featuring live music and our a la carte menu, people love the relaxed setting and atmosphere of our Friday nights,” he says. “It’s also a great chance for people to catch up with friends, family and colleagues for dinner in the lead up to Christmas.” Further away from the Melbourne CBD, Hanging Rock Winery in Newham is also “buzzing” since reopening, says direct-to-customer manager Michelle Toose. Ms Toose says the winery staff were “super excited” to welcome back visitors to enjoy wine, the sculptural exhibition ‘Art in the Vines’, and a day out in the picturesque Macedon Ranges. “The cellar door is buzzing again every day of the week, but especially the weekends with friends and families driving from Melbourne for a day out in nature,” Ms Toose says. “We
are lucky to have so much space for everyone to spread out and enjoy our breathtaking views of Hanging Rock and the Macedon Ranges.” Although the winery’s regional location meant it could remain open when the greater Melbourne area was locked down, Ms Toose says the absence of visitors from the city was very much felt. “Cellar door numbers [were] not the same when Melbourne [was] in lockdown,” she says. “We were very grateful that we could still open to regional visitors at times during the year, but we certainly missed our Melbourne friends. “Seeing cars drive up the driveway again and the car park full on weekends brings us a lot of joy.” Ms Toose says she would welcome any and all visitors to Hanging Rock Winery over the Christmas period, and recommends making a day of it to explore the wider Macedon Ranges area. Bindi Wines in Gisborne had an unexpected aspect of its service thrive during the lockdowns, owner and generational winemaker Michael Dhillon says. Mr Dhillon said throughout the pandemic, online orders became a main source of income
for the business. He said the community had responded enthusiastically to the idea of purchasing wine online without leaving their houses. “They responded very strongly which is understandable, of course, because people were restricted to being at home,” he says. “They weren’t able to go to their favourite bars or restaurants or pubs and share wine, so they chose to do it at home. “We received great support in that respect … the restaurant business closed for a considerable amount of time, but the retailers and mailing lists picked up the slack.” Mr Dhillon, who was recognised as Winemaker of the Year at the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion awards, said the support from the local community was valuable for each winery, no matter the location. “All the local wineries appreciate very much the support of our local community,” he says. “We’ve got more and more good restaurants and independent wine shops who are supporting small, local wineries really well and it’s very much appreciated.” Mr Dhillon says the industry had gone back to normal after a tough pandemic experience. “It seems to be fully back in swing now.” Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 15
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Staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee are looking forward to a merry Christmas after a challenging 20 months dominated by COVID.
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and FaceTime had played a vital part in supporting patients and the community with essential services while keeping everyone safe. “We look forward to the festive season, celebrating with our community, family, and friends … hopefully soon our masks can come off and we can see each other smile again,” Ms
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Senior Sergeant Leemara Fairgrieve and Sergeant Marty Wallace from Westgate Highway Patrol are urging drivers to maintain high levels of safety these holidays. (Supplied)
and New Year holiday. RoadSafe Westgate Community Road Safety Council chairman Jim Giddings says it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes. Mr Giddings says the work of his group, along with initiatives like Operation Roadwise during the 2021 Christmas and New Year
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PUZZLES No. 059
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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What is the national animal emblem of France?
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In what year was Ruth Bader Ginsburg nominated as an associate judge of the US Supreme Court?
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The Meredith Corporation currently owns which social networking site?
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What is the name of the upcoming open-world Harry Potter game? Caius Marcius and Tullus Aufidius are characters from which Shakespearean tragedy?
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Timothée Chalamet (pictured) plays the lead role in which 2021 sci-fi film?
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This year, Wongutha-Yamatji artist Meyne Wyatt became the first Indigenous artist to do what?
10 Which Australian sporting team’s away kit will not be available in women’s sizes?
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Is the GeForce RTX 3080 a car, graphics card or camera?
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Which UK reality show created its own "Covid bubble” to ensure filming complied with pandemic restrictions?
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Everest works on the big things By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Everest, the highest mountain on earth, is subject to constant change at the hands of the forces of nature. Similarly, the eponymous Ford sports utility vehicle has had several updates since its introduction to Australia in 2016. Everything about the sports utility vehicle – radiator grille, rear end, guards and wheels, even badging - was designed to make the SUV appear as big as possible. At close to five metres long, more than two metres wide and almost two metres tall, the dimensions also made for a spacious and versatile cabin capable of carrying up to seven occupants and gear in relative comfort. The seven-seat 4WD wagon came in three variants - Ambiente, Trend and Titanium – priced from $54,990, plus on-road costs, topping out with the Titanium at $22,000 later. The mid-range Trend cost $60,990. The MY19 upgrade took on a new-generation powertrain, which included a bi-turbo, four-cylinder diesel engine, mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission; and a raft of the latest safety systems and convenience features, as well as a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and further service benefits. The Trend bi-turbo enjoyed only a small rise in pricing over the preceding single-turbo model. Now, in front of a completely redesign for 2022, the Everest, sports a new grille and premium technology, with the Trend 2.0-litre four-wheel drive, on test, leading the way at $62,390, plus on-roads.
Styling Ford Everest’s rugged appearance have all variants holding ground with any rival. The Trend scores features such as 18-inch alloy wheels and running boards, while the square shaped rear of many traditional SUVs is replaced by Everest’s sculpted tail lamps, with integrated LED lighting. Trend is further switched on with HID headlamps with auto levelling function, LED day-time running lights, plus hands-free power lift tailgate.
Interior The cabin is a genuine seven-seater. Flexible second-row seats have 60 / 40 split, and power-fold third-row seats with 50 / 50 split, can be folded flat, providing 2010 litres of versatile cargo space with a class-leading payload of up to 750 kg. Joining the features for Trend are leather accented seat trim (third-row occupants miss out), leather trimmed gear lever and eight-way power driver’s seat with manual lumbar support. Boot space in the seven-seater is a claimed 249 litres with all seats up and in use; 876 litres with the third-row seats down; and 1796 litres with the second row down.
Infotainment Standard Trend features include Ford’s SYNC 3 multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8.0-inch full-colour
touchscreen and 10-speaker audio system, The high resolution 8-inch colour touchscreen in the Interior Command Centre is one of the easiest on the market to view and operate. The up-to-date design of the instrumentation cluster, which incorporates dual 4-inch colour screens, is a competent companion. An AM/FM/CD audio system with DAB+ digital and 10 speakers is augmented by AUX/ iPod/ USB/SD card input ports. Voice control works with simple commands for many vehicle and convenience systems and emergency assistance connects drivers with emergency responders in a serious collision.
Engines / transmissions The bi-turbo diesel engine in the Everest Trend is puts out maximum power of 157 kW at 3750 rpm and top torque of 500 Nm between 1750 and 2500 revolutions. The package adds a ten-speed automatic transmission and has the option of rear or four-wheel drive.
Safety With a five-star safety rating the Trend pre-collision assist and pedestrian detection with the autonomous emergency braking system and traffic sign recognition. There are seven airbags, including driver’s knee airbag. Dynamic stability control with roll stability control, ABS anti-skid brakes with electronic brake force distribution, traction control and emergency brake assist are constantly active when on the move. Parking is made easy with the use of a rear-view camera, plus audible sensors front and rear.
Driving The bi-turbo diesel motor, which pumps out 157 kW of power and a fat 500 Nm of torque (10 kW and 30 Nm more than its predecessor), pushing the big SUV to new heights. Overtaking on the highway, for example, is only a matter of easing the accelerator pedal forward and the power needed is presented smoothly, making the sometimes ticklish manoeuvre a breeze. Gone is the fiddly old-style ignition key; replaced by push-button engine start / stop and new gear shifter. Fuel consumption topped 12 litres per 100 kilometres in mixed traffic conditions and 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road. Unique five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels and sleek side panels emphasise on-road character, while generous ground clearance (225 mm) and 800 mm wading depth get the Everest ready for anything off the bitumen. Shortcomings - short being the operative word – rest with the rear seats, the third row, when in use, offers little head room for an adult making more than short journeys a chore. Getting in and out is quite a step up too. However, occupants have the advantage of dual zone climate control and more than 30 stowage spots totalling 48 litres (the glovebox can take a 16-inch laptop), while sound insulating materials and active noise cancellation technology make for a quiet cabin.
AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Ambiente 3.2 RWD: $50,090 Ambiente 3.2 4WD: $55,090 Trend 2.0 RWD: $57,090 Trend 3.2 4WD: $60,890 Trend 2.0 4WD: $62,390 BaseCamp 3.2 4WD: $63,090 BaseCamp 2.0 4WD: $64,590 Sport 2.0 RWD: $60,090 Sport 3.2 4WD: $62,890 Sport 2.0 4WD: $64,390 Titanium 2.0 4WD: $73,190
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Ford dealer for drive-away prices.
Summary Despite no longer being an Australian vehicle manufacturer, Ford maintains a large cohort of designers and engineers Downunder This goes a long way to giving Aussies what they
want in the Everest range, a fact destined to be emphasised with the release of an all-new model next year.
The Ford Everest is big on features inside and out. (Pictures: Supplied)
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Rocci joins Opals World Cup squad Maddison Rocci has been named as part of the Opals squad that will represent Australia at an international competition next year. Rocci, who grew up in Werribee and started her competitive career with the Werribee Devils at age 11, has been announced as one of 24 players who will participate in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Women’s Basketball World Cup. The 2022 cup, the 19th edition of the international tournament for women’s national basketball teams, will be held in Sydney between September 22 and October 1. Twelve teams from across the globe will
take part in 38 games across the 10 days. The Opals will suit up for international duties starting in Serbia on February 10, with the goal of a podium finish on home soil. The Basketball Australia Board announced the Aussie squad last week. Coach Sandy Brondello said she was looking forward to getting the team together before September. “I am really excited about the talent we have in Australian Basketball and the squad that we as coaches have put together for 2022 is a great mix of experience and youth,” she said.
The 1994 FIBA Women’s World Championship was also held in Sydney. “I remember like yesterday how special it was to play in a World Cup on home soil,” Brondello said. “We look forward to having the same support as we had in 1994 to help us get back on the podium. “Our goal over the next 300 days is to continue to grow, develop and be better as individuals and as group so we can achieve this goal.” Maddison Rocci in action.
Suns talent recognised at presentation night Josh Risdon has signed a contract extension. (Supplied)
By Alesha Capone Several talented and deserving players have been recognised at the Wyndham Suns’ recent presentation night, including seniors’ best and fairest player and captain Michael Ryan. The event also saw four worthy recipients inducted as Suns Football Netball Club (SFNC) life members, vice-president Danny Marando, treasurer Jenny Mangan and volunteers Craig Watkins and Linda Clark, who is the wife of club president Graeme Clark. Aaron Borg, who assists the club committee with organising grants and the junior buddy mentors program, was named Club Person of the Year. Other senior players were also acknowledged at the presentation night. Josh Foster was named as best and fairest runner-up, Chris Lear as most determined player, John Tomelty as most improved player and Peter Tomelty as best first year player. For the reserves, Matthew Holmes was named best and fairest, with Rhys Caulfied named as runner-up. Most determined reserves player was Adam Moscatiello, most consistent player Dane Camilleri and best first year player Kayne Wilson. Ryan said he was “pretty surprised” to be named the best and fairest player. He joined the Suns about three years ago. Ryan said that all of the Suns’ players, volunteers and committee members were friendly and welcoming to new players. “We have just got a really good group of guys down there,” he said. The club began its 2022 pre-season training a few weeks ago, after being awarded the 2021 premiership when the season had to be called off early due to COVID-19. Ryan said that he and his teammates were looking forward to hopefully playing a full season next year. The team is hopeful of reaching the finals next season. “Lots of guys actually want to play,” Ryan said. “This year, if we had played the final I reckon we would have won – Albanvale might say differently though. “I think everyone is excited for next year and hopefully we can do even better.” Ryan said the team spirit and camaraderie of football were among his favorite aspects of the sport. “It’s not about yourself, it’s about the team, you don’t even worry about awards, you want to play your best every week and win the prize at the end of the season,” he said. Ryan said he would like to thank Suns’ senior coach Dean Cachia for his support over
Risdon re-signs with United
Wyndham Suns’ best and fairest player and captain, Michael Ryan, at presentation night. (Supplied).
the past few years. Cachia, who will also serve in the coaching role next year, has been with the Suns since the club’s first season playing senior football.
Ryan said Cachia was one of the reasons that many players had struck with the club. “He’s done a good job of keeping a lot of guys around for a while,” Ryan said
Western United vice-captain Josh Risdon will remain at the club for a further two A-League seasons after signing a contract extension. One of the club’s original players, Risdon has signed until the end of the 2023-24 season in a big boost for the club. The 29-year-old said he is delighted to commit more of his career to the club and continue to lead the group. “I’m very happy to be hanging around here at the club,” he said. “It means a lot to be at this club, we have a good bunch of boys and the club’s heading in an exciting direction, so I want to be a part of that. Being one of the first to sign at the club, and now being more of a leader around the group it was a big decision for me to stay, and that was obviously a big factor. “I feel like I can help the players around me and help the club do well in that leadership role. I’m very happy to be staying here, I’m very settled in Melbourne with my family, so I’m delighted.” Risdon, who has represented the Socceroos, said the faith the club had shown in him in offering him a new contract after not playing for 12 months, was a massive factor in him staying. Risdon added that he is excited about the future of the club. “We want to be making finals every year, that’s a standard where we want to be,” he said. I think we have the squad for that this season,” he said. “We’re still a young club, people forget that, but I think we have the ambition, the facilities and everything at the club to be successful.” Coach John Aloisi said Risdon’s re-signing is massive for the club and shows the club’s positive direction. “I am very happy for both Josh and the club that he’s put pen to paper and agreed to stay on with us,” Aloisi said. “Josh embodies the values of Western United every day both on and off the pitch. It was important for us that a leader like Josh remains at the club to set the tone and I know he will continue to be a huge influence around the place.” Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 23