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Newport Lakes Primary School will be taking part in national Ride2School day, to help celebrate the benefits of active transport. Over 350,000 students across Australia are set to ride, scoot, school on Friday, March 25 for Bicycle Network’s National Ride2School Day. The program helps children get their 60 minutes of daily exercise and allows them to discover the joy of riding and reinforce healthy habits in the future. Newport Lakes Primary School teacher Mitchell Webster said there are multiple benefits of riding to school, including getting in your daily exercise, spending extra time with loved ones and getting familiar with the road rules. “My advice to a parent thinking about their child riding to school for the first time is to take your child on a practice trip before school or on the weekend,” he said. “Know how to correctly use the safety features of a bike such as the brakes and helmet. Being aware of traffic is important. Knowing to stop, look, listen and think before crossing the road.” Pupils Zara (front), Xavier; Sonny and Aurora are gearing up for Ride2School Day.
Calls for airport curfew By Molly Magennis A concerned Maribyrnong resident is calling for a curfew to be implemented for planes using the new third runway at Melbourne airport. Jane Xi hails from Braybrook, and is worried about the amount of noise pollution the third runway will create once constructed. Ms Xi, whose street lines up with the existing north-south runway flightpath, said prior to COVID, the noise created by planes landing at the airport was enough to wake her up multiple times a night. It was so bad
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she made an initial complaint to AirServices Australia. “I complained because I was so angry, I was so upset. You know, I’m lying in bed at 11.30 at night, and I’m reading so I can go to bed, go to sleep, and then when I switch the light off there’s a plane flying over and then followed by maybe another three or four,” she said. As a healthcare worker, Ms Xi said she knows what effect disrupted sleep has on people, and worries the situation is going to get much worse once the third runway is built. “It can bring on lots of other health issues like cardiovascular disease. A lot of people
with bad hearts, if you ask them, they’ll tell you they don’t sleep properly. They suffer from insomnia.” While she acknowledges she cannot stop planes from coming into Melbourne, Ms Xi proposes a curfew should be in place between 10pm to 8am. Melbourne Airport chief of infrastructure Simon Gandy said there are no plans to introduce a curfew, and that the airport’s curfew-free operation supports Victoria’s economy. “For example, it ensures Victorian farmers can send fresh produce quickly and efficiently
into overseas markets, gives airlines greater flexibility and helps provide passengers with more choice and lower fares,” he said. “We understand some residents, particularly those under proposed flight paths, will have concerns about noise, and Melbourne Airport is being as upfront as possible about the likely impacts associated with this critical piece of state infrastructure.” Ms Xi said she believes a curfew is inevitable. “There’s so many more people living near it now, and if you want to expand a city there’s going to be more residents, which means people will complain about the noise.”
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Last week, Maribyrnong City Council recognised and congratulated the many individuals and organisations who go out of their way to improve the lives of so many in our municipality. 2021 was an incredibly challenging year as the pandemic continued to affect our lives, but our tightknit community has shown its resilience through a host of creative and thoughtful ways to connect and support each other. I felt both blessed and delighted that we were able to celebrate this community spirit.
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The Civic Awards are an opportunity for us to show our appreciation to a wonderful group of nominees who have supported and given back to our community, ensuring our City is a great place to live, work and visit. On behalf of Maribyrnong City Council, I sincerely congratulate each of the nominees and recipients in our 2022 Civic Awards. Mayor Cr Anthony Tran
COUNCIL MEETINGS Tue 15 Mar 6.30pm Council Meeting Tue 22 Mar 6.30pm City Development Delegated Committee Meetings are livestreamed via Council’s YouTube channel and community members can submit questions for public question time online by 12pm on the day of the meeting. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/meetings or phone 9688 0200 for more information.
2022 CIVIC AWARD RECIPIENTS Citizen of the Year Rodney Johnstone
Enterprise Maribyrnong Award: New and Emerging Business Award Assist Ability Australia Enterprise Maribyrnong Award: Innovative Business Award Sheridan Rose Shaw – MAMAWEST Active Maribyrnong Sporting Award Jeongsin Taekwondo
Volunteer of the Year Lorraine Woodman
Arts Award Pitchface
Youth Leadership Award Zac Chu
Mayoral Award Thien-Giang Nguyen
Community Strengthening Award Pradeep Tiwari Belle Hadiwidjaja – Princess on Skates Enterprise Maribyrnong Award: Contribution to Business Community Jules Brooke – She’s the Boss
To find out more about the recipients of the 2022 Civic Awards, visit: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/civic-awards
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Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy. 1. Civic Awards recipients with Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran 2. Cr Sarah Carter with 2021 Citizen of the Year, Lola Anderson 3. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran, presenting the Volunteer of the Year Award to Lorraine Woodman 4. Civic Awards Ceremony at Footscray Town Hall 5. Rodney Johnstone received the Citizen of the Year Award 6. Crs Thomas, Crawford, Carter, Clarke, Lam, and Mayor Cr Anthony Tran with Citizen of the Year Rodney Johnstone (centre)
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Respite service inspired by love By Alesha Capone Marina Ivelja understands the struggle that families in the western suburbs can face when looking for respite care for their loved ones. Mrs Ivelja is 16 years older than her brother, who has autism, an intellectual disability, complex partial seizures and severe self-harming behaviours. While growing up, she witnessed his diagnosis, integration with special schools and all the different services her family dealt with. “We have found that it was very difficult from the beginning to find services and facilities that could cater to his behavioural
and disability support needs,” she said. Mrs Ivelja went on to pursue a career in disability services, including respite care, and has worked in the field for more than 15 years. She is also the advocate of her brother, who is now aged 31. Mrs Ivelja said that initially her parents did not want to use respite care for their son. “It was very hard to get mum to even consider respite,” Mrs Ivelja said. She eventually sat her parents down and talked to them about how respite care for her brother was similar to herself and her siblings going to a school camp for a night or two, before coming home again.
“I can understand the hesitance of families utilising respite, as I have experienced it first hand with my family, who were fearful of ‘what might happen and what are people going to think?’” Mrs Ivelja said. Mrs Ivelja said that people searching for respite care in the west often faced difficulty in finding a facility that suited the particular needs of their loved one. “There are lots of families at the moment who are struggling with care,” she said. Mrs Ivelja said that this motivated her to establish her respite service, Beyond Disability Services, which opened in Bacchus Marsh in November 2021.
“Because of my lifetime of experience and dealing with facilities and families, I’ve decided I’d go out on my own and offer a service where participants can feel at home and families feel at ease,” she said. Mrs Ivelja said she has hand-picked experienced staff for Beyond Disability Services, and for the safety of all participants and staff there are security cameras installed both internally and externally. The service is open to participants of any age for both children and adults on self-managed and plan managed NDIS plans. Details: www.beyonddisabilityservices.com. au
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try boxing events are a great opportunity for women to learn how strong and capable they are. “The Strong Sisters Movement will help make a true impact on the welfare and positive health of Australian women, encouraging women to build their strength, improve their confidence, boost body positivity and open meaningful conversations about mental health.” Details: https://www.visitvictoria.com/ reg ions/Melbou r ne/ W hat s- on /Spor t s/ International-Womens-Day-Free-Come-andTry-Boxing
Six people in the western metro area, which includes Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, died due to workplace accidents in 2021 according to data from Worksafe. Comprising of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley and Wyndham, the western metro area also recorded 2938 workplace injury claims in 2021. Overall in 2021, there were 66 workplace fatalities, compared to 73 workplace fatalities in 2020. The data revealed that the manufacturing industry recorded the most fatalities, 14, and that long term contact with chemicals/substances was responsible for the most fatalities. Workplace injury claims increased however, rising from 22,257 in 2020 to 23,385. The health care and social assistance industry recorded the most claims, 4454, with the manufacturing industry not far behind with 3287. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said he is urging all Victorians to reflect on the lasting impact of a workplace tragedy. “The powerful stories of those left behind demonstrate that no one in the community is immune from the devastating consequences of workplace trauma and why health and safety at work is everyone’s business,” he said. “Out of respect for those we have lost and their families, it is time we said enough. There is simply no excuse for cutting corners when it comes to workplace safety.” “We need every workplace to prioritise health and safety above all else. Because lives, quite literally, depend on it.”
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Women of all ages and abilities are invited to try boxing in Footscray to celebrate International Women Day
Celebrating strong women on IWD Women of all ages in Maribyrnong are invited to put on the boxing gloves to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). The Strong Sisters Australia Movement, which stemmed from AACTA award-winning ABC documentary series ‘Strong Women’, is teaming up with Boxing Australia for IWD to offer free boxing events at gyms across Australia to help women get both mentally and physically stronger. One of these events will be popping up in the west at Mischa’s Boxing Central in Footscray on March 13. All abilities are welcome to participate in the boxing drills, with a special screening of the ‘Strong Women’ documentary to take place, along with talks from the stars of the
film Mariko Whyte and Kerryn Taylor and it’s filmmakers Corinne Innes and Alexandra Gaulupeau. The documentary series follows some of Australia’s strongest women in the sport of Strongman, and celebrates diversity and inclusion while breaking stereotypes along the way. The Strong Sisters movement aims at inspiring more women and girls to get physically and mentally stronger despite the barriers that remain. The movement wants to get one million Aussie women stronger physically & mentally in 2022. Documentary co-creators Corinne Innes and Alexandra Gaulupeau said the come and
Sons of the West encouraged to focus on their health The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s ‘Sons of the West’ program is back, bringing men of all ages together to learn about health and wellbeing. In partnership with local councils and community health services across Victoria, ‘Sons of the West’ is a free 10-week health program for men, and is back bigger and better than ever in 2002 after being interrupted for two years by COVID-19. The program is set to kick off in March at locations across the West of Melbourne and Victoria, with sessions set to be taking place across different days and times at locations including Footscray, Braybrook, Newport, St Albans and Sunbury, as well as an online option for those who prefer to join from the comfort of their own homes.
‘Sons of the West’ aim is to use the power of sport to teach men about a range of health topics such as nutrition, mental health, gender equity and masculinity. Guided by experts, men will be able to get active with a range of exercises to meet everyone’s fitness levels. The program also acts as a great way for men to get connected within the local community, meet new people and make connections. Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Kashif Bouns said the program sees many incredible social and health outcomes each year. “I encourage any man of any age to take the plunge and get involved. Bring a friend, brother, father or uncle and follow in the footsteps of thousands of men from across
the West who have already benefited from the diverse range of sessions,” he said. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said council is proud to once again support the Sons of the West program. “As we get closer to the 2022 program beginning in March, I encourage you to jump in and take part in the program. There are a range of great health benefits that come from it – not just for your physical health, but your mental health too which is just as important.” ‘Sons of the West’ is open to all men aged over 18 years old, with registrations still open to join the program this year. Details: https://www.westernbulldogs.com. au/foundation/programs/sons-of-the-west Molly Magennis
Registrations for ‘Sons of the West’ are still open, with the program set to start mid-March. (Supplied)
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Have a say on gambling reform Maribyrnong council is continuing to knuckle down on gambling in the municipality, as it seeks resident feedback on its draft Reducing Harm from Gambling Policy. The draft policy proposed by the council seeks to address increasingly recognised harmful impacts from gambling, specifically those associated with playing electronic gaming machines (EGMs). There are currently 471 electronic gaming machines across nine venues in Maribyrnong, which is the maximum allowed under law. According to council, some of the biggest spending is in Braybrook and Maidstone
“in some of the most disadvantaged areas in our municipality in terms of income and employment.” Mayor Anthony Tran said gambling is now widely recognised as something that extends beyond just financial concerns, but also poses health and social issues such as depression and family violence. “While we may think gambling is an issue that only affects some people – but the truth is the impacts go beyond individuals to their families, friends, employers, workmates, businesses and the community generally,” he said. “If every adult in our city was playing the
pokies that would be $750 each they are spending every year. When we know not everyone is gambling that makes the amount some individuals are spending, and often those who can ill-afford it, even more significant. “This is money that could often be better spent on the essentials and supporting their own health and wellbeing, and that of their families.” The draft policy focuses on continued advocacy to the state government for gambling reforms, including the introduction of a one dollar maximum bet, which supports players voluntarily limiting the time and money they spend.
Cr Tran said the council is already advocating for reforms in its own venues. “Under the updated draft policy we are also intending to further walk the talk by banning official meetings, events or community activities at gaming venues, to support all of our community to participate, including those who may suffer gambling issues.” Residents van share their thoughts on the draft policy until Friday, March 18. Details: https://www.yourcityyourvoice. com.au/gambling
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Mary Sfameni, Maree Planner, and Rose Clemente (left to right) with Franka (front), at the Biggest Morning Tea.
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Funds blossom for cancer research A group of women hosted a Biggest Morning Tea in Wyndham on Sunday, February 20 to raise funds for a cause close to their hearts. The morning tea, held at The Garden Feast in Werribee, raised between $3500 to $4000 for the Cancer Council. One of the organisers, Rose Clemente - who ran the 161 Hair Room in Laverton for more than 30 years – said they were still calculating the total raised from the raffles and games held on the day. Ms Clemente and friends, Mary Sfameni
from Forever Young Werribee and Marie Cee from Intimo, planned the event. The COVID-19 pandemic forced them to rebook the Biggest Morning Tea three times across nine months. Sixty women attended the event, during which guest speaker Belinda Russell talked about her journey with breast cancer. “It was great to bring women together to support a great cause, that’s empowering in itself,” Ms Clemente said. Ms Clemente was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in early 2021, while her mother Anna
is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer of the uterus. Ms Clemente’s aunt Tina died from breast cancer. “I was really close to her and she suffered for five to six years, she didn’t want to die,” Ms Clemente said. Ms Sfameni’s friend Cathy also died from cancer, while aged in her fifties. Contact Ms Clemente on 04193 48476 to make a donation. Alesha Capone
Hobsons Bay council will again be running an e-waste recycling day for locals to repurpose household electronics and appliances. Residents with mobile phones, televisions, appliances and cables to recycle will have the opportunity to get rid of their unused and unwanted items in an environmentally friendly way. They can drop-off their electronic waste (e-waste) for free in Altona on Saturday, March 5 at Council’s Operations Centre from 8am to 3pm. Small to medium sized electronic appliances are accepted, which includes: Mobile phones and tablets, televisions, computers and computer accessories toasters and power boards. Items that will not be accepted include batteries, light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, barbecues, televisions with broken glass and hazardous waste. Any electronic items collected with data storage capacity will be securely erased. Mayor Peter Hemphill encouraged residents to take up the chance to get rid of their household items in a sustainable way. “From July 1, 2019, all e-waste was banned from Victorian landfills, which means that e-waste cannot go into any household bins,” he said. “An event like the e-waste drop-off will ensure appliances that are collected can be sorted and dismantled for recycling – reducing the burden on landfill and giving many items an opportunity to be repurposed.” The e-waste drop off event is drive-through and contactless, and proof of vaccination or eligible exemption is a condition of entry. Details: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/Community/Whats-On/FreeElectronic-Waste-Drop-Off Molly Magennis
Rescue team is on a mission to prevent a cat-astrophy The dynamic duo of Amy Stania and Sally Plumb are doing everything in their power to rehome as many cats and kittens across Melbourne’s west as possible. Established in Altona North 16 years ago, Sally’s Cat and Kitten Rescue has since expanded to Melton, where Ms Stania volunteers her home and spare time to put a roof over the head of felines in need. “I tell people it’s like my therapy,” Ms Stania said. “I like helping those who can’t help them help themselves.” “We save probably 90 per cent, if not more, of Melton’s cats around town.”
Ms Plumb and Ms Stania’s work is supported by Melton council, and Ms Stania says her work often includes weekly trips to Melton Pound to see if they can provide assistance. “Those girls have to make really hard tough decisions on a day-to-day basis as to whether or not these animals can be saved or not,” Ms Stania said. “The pound might tell me they have a kitten that’s got cat flu and ask if I want to take it, and I’ll always say yes. “If we didn’t take that kitten, the fact that it’s got cat flu, there is a high chance that it would be put to sleep because it’s higher risk.” In collaboration with Melton council, Sally’s
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Cat and Kitten Rescue saved 279 cats from the Melton area alone in the past financial year. Ms Stania said the start of 2022 had also been particularly busy, with 220 cats rescued since January. In addition to the leadership of Ms Stania and Ms Plumb, the organisation has a small team of volunteers who chip in during the week. Ms Stania said these volunteers are crucial and Sally’s Cat and Kitten Rescue is always on the lookout for more helpers. Details: www.facebook.com/ sallyscatandkittenrescueinc Oliver Lees
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By Molly Magennis A group of talented Williamstown Light Opera Alumni are reuniting for a special one night only extravaganza in Williamstown this month. Mary Vlahos, one of the Williamstown Light Opera company (now Williamstown Musical Theatre) alumni, said the idea spawned from a recent reunion she had with cast members of a 1990 production of ‘Best Little Whorehouse In Texas’. “You know, everyone was saying how amazing, wouldn’t it be great to get back on stage but, I mean, these days, it’d be really hard to get a role in amateur theatre because there’s just so much talent,” Vlahos said. After reflecting on the amazing experiences and friendships created during their theatre days, Vlahos, alongside fellow alumni Leanne Emmerson, decided it was finally time to get back on the stage. The pair decided the show would be comprised of a mashup of excerpts from different musicals, and when a call out was put on Facebook they were inundated with people interested in getting involved. The Williamstown Musical Theatre Company got behind the project, and the ‘Alumni Variety Concert’ was born. Vlahos said the show will be broken up into three main segments. “We’ve called it entree, main and dessert, with a break in between, we’ve got a slideshow with really old photos that are going to be shown up on screen during the break so everyone can see young faces,” she said.
The cast of the Alumni Variety Concert.
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“We’re doing songs like Cellblock Tango from Chicago, we’re doing, you know, just excerpts from musicals that everyone will know. It’s not just group numbers, there’ll be soloists, there’ll be duets, there’ll be trios, and I believe we even have [a group of] four.” Vlahos said her time as a stage performer was one of the best times of her life, and made her into the person she is today. “I was a shy little thing and it just brought
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me out, it just made me confident. I’ve made so many friends. It was the time of my life,” she said. “I owe a lot to theatre and just the friendships and the support that you get from theatre people, it’s a special breed.” The ‘Alumni Variety Concert’ will be held on March 5 at the Williamstown Town Hall, with tickets still available. Details: https://bit.ly/wmtcalumni
Victoria University (VU) has been selected as a research partner by an Australian company which aims to reduce water pollution through water treatment innovations. The Environmental Group Limited’s EGL Water selected VU as a research partner from several Australian universities based on VU’s own expertise in water research. VU will help to verify how effective EGL’s water treatment system is in removing per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water. PFAs are a group of more than 4000 man-made chemicals that have a proven effectiveness in resisting heat, stains and grease. Because of their ability to travel long distances through soil and infiltrate groundwater, industry and governments have now recognised PFAS as harmful to the environment. Initial pilot tests done on the small-scale laboratory rig of the EGL Water system and a VU-made laboratory scale rig at VU’s Werribee water research centre, revealed an 87 per cent reliable reduction in PFAS contaminated water using EGL’s technology. The system removed more than 80 per cent of PFAS from contaminated soil and water. VU Institute for Sustainability and Liveable Cities executive director, Professor Stephen Gray, said “The EGL technology has immense potential and we are now looking to extend the research from laboratory-scale to larger-scale pilot studies for treatment of PFAS-contaminated soil.”
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Kids ready to play ball By Molly Magennis A sports club in Williamstown has been announced as a recipient of a national grants program, allowing them to purchase important sports equipment. The Williamstown Seagulls FIDA Football Club received the grants thanks to the Australian Sports Foundation Active Kids Grants program, who distributed almost $550,000 worth of sporting equipment and uniforms to help sports clubs across the country. The Seagulls FIDA Football Club was established in 2011, and is a member of the Victorian Football Integration Development Association Football League which exists to give those with intellectual disabilities a chance to play AFL. President Rob Klemm said the club has spent the grant money on helmets, an essential piece of equipment for a contact heavy sport like AFL, and particularly important for those who already have pre-existing head injuries. “We did a survey at the end of last year of 51 players in our club, and of them, 12 already proactively wore head protection,” he said. “Four of our players identify as having an acquired brain injury as well as intellectual disability, and six identify as having a diagnosis of epilepsy which can lead to
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seizures and possible falling and that sort of thing. “We are really already quite aware of the impacts of concussion and the risks that that poses to players who’ve got acquired brain injuries or something similar, where a concussion can have even more significant consequences.” Mr Klemm said over the last 30 years, FIDA has been able to give kids who’d never thought they’d get a chance to play footy. “I think one of the great Australian traditions or rights or however you want to
call it is that opportunity to play footy,” he said. “Unfortunately, for a whole variety of reasons, people with intellectual disabilities struggle to be able to maintain their places in mainstream teams.” “[It’s] really important for mental health, and particularly the last couple years with COVID. The enthusiasm to come back and play this year is really strong.” The Seagulls will launch their 2022 season on Sunday, March 20 at Pelican’s Landing, Williamstown.
Seddon works now finished Works are now complete on one of the busiest intersections in Melbourne’s west. The intersection at Buckley and Victoria Street in Seddon is now safer for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians thanks to a $1.4 million project delivered by the state government under their Road Safety Program. Prior to the pandemic, more than 40,000 vehicles used the intersection daily. Fully controlled right-hand turn lanes and signals have now been installed to to make it easier for motorists to turn into Victoria Street and reduce the risk of collisions. Green pavement treatment and LED signs warning road users to give way to pedestrians have been installed to further improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The road has also been resurfaced, with pedestrian crossings improved and the east-bound bike lane on Buckley Street extended. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll the Buckley and Victoria Street intersection was one of the most important in the western suburbs. “This investment in safety and ease of use will ensure it stays that way.” Footscray MP Katie Hall echoed Minister Carroll’s sentiments and said the upgrade was crucial for pedestrians and motorists who use it to get to important destinations in the west. “These improvements benefit the tens of thousands of motorists who use this intersection each day, as well as pedestrians who cross it to shop or access the Middle Footscray Station.”
Crime briefs PSOs monitoring bus hubs Protective Service Officers (PSO) will be patrolling bus hubs near Footscray Railway station to monitor anti-social behaviour towards bus drivers. The announcement was made on February 23 on the Maribyrnong Police Service Area Eyewatch Facebook page. Bus drivers and those in the community should report any anti-social behaviours or any suspicious activities to PSOs if they can not get through to triple-0.
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Mayor Anthony Tran and Kashif Bouns receiving their booster shot at Quang Minh Temple. (Supplied) Mayor Anthony Tran and Kashif Bouns receiving their booster shot at Quang Minh Temple. (Supplied)
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Police are appealing for public assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted at Footscray Station. A male was involved in the incident which occurred on January 25. Shortly after, the male boarded bus route 220 towards Sunshine. Police have released images of a male they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Volunteers wanted Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran has encouraged residents to get their third jab after he received his booster at one of the municipalities many walk-in vaccination clinics. Cr Tran was joined by Western Bulldogs Community Foundation community and government relations general manager Kashif Bouns at the Quang Minh Temple on February 17 where they both received their third doses. Cr Tran said getting his COVID-19 booster was the next important step to support his community and keep those around him safe. “If you are due for your booster, please ‘get the jab done’ and keep our community
protected. Alternatively, you can attend one of the walk-in vaccination clinics to get your vaccination or booster, no appointment needed,” he said. Mr Bouns said the Western Bulldogs take their responsibility to the community very seriously, and have taken continued action throughout the pandemic such as transforming Victoria University Whitten Oval into a vaccination hub. “We recognise the importance of having vaccination clinics at locations where members of the community feel comfortable and safe, like the Quang Minh Buddhist Temple, the Doggies and other local temples,
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mosques and community hubs,” he said. “It’s important that we as a community keep our vaccinations up as advised by the government so we can keep enjoying the things we love like going to the footy and community programs.” There are a variety of local walk-in vaccination clinics across Maribyrnong over the coming weeks, including at Highpoint Shopping Centre and Footscray Library Carpark. Details:https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov. au/Community/Choose-Vaccination/Whereto-get-your-COVID-19-vaccination Molly Magennis
Footscray Police are working with Neighbourhood Watch to establish a Neighbourhood Watch group in Maribyrnong. If you’re a community-minded person interested in helping to establish or join a Neighbourhood Watch group email admin@nhw.com.au FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Delivery driver safety warning Fatima Halloum Food delivery drivers are being warned to take extra precautions following a spate of thefts in the western suburbs. The Westgate Proactive Policing Unit has developed a ‘Stay Alert, Stay Safe’ campaign that highlights theft risks and how to prevent them. “Whilst police continue to focus on this issue, it’s really important that everyone in the community plays their part,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re stopping somewhere for a few minutes – always take the keys out of the ignition, close all windows and lock the vehicle while it’s unattended.” Police are advising drivers to keep their keys with them at all times, storing them out of view and away from external doors or windows and not to leave car keys unattended in bags or lockers. Police have also warned against tagging car keys with names or addresses and recommend listing a mobile phone number instead.
The increasing popularity of food delivery services has left drivers more vulnerable to opportunistic thieves, police said. While thefts of motor vehicles have remained relatively consistent, the number of thefts from motor vehicles was higher in 2021 than it was the previous year. “This is a key focus for local police, who continue to examine trends and emerging issues that span local areas,” the spokesperson said. “The community can be assured that
Victoria Police is working tirelessly to reduce vehicle thefts in the western suburbs.” A three-part video series aimed at highlighting the risks and combating thefts is currently being aired on the Wyndham Eyewatch Facebook page. Police say anyone who witnesses suspicious activity should report it immediately to police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Thanking the frontline Hobsons Bay council is marking International Women’s Day by celebrating frontline and essential workers who have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Twenty hardworking Hobsons Bay women, who were nominated by their community and peers through the Hobsons Bay Inter-Agency Network, will be recognised in a roving photography exhibition held in Altona. The exhibition, ‘COVID-19 women at the frontline – A spotlight on frontline and essential staff’ features women who work or volunteer at a wide range of community organisations such as Williamstown Community Education Centre, Newport Outlets, Volunteer West, St Vincent de Paul, Laverton Community Education Centre and the Vietnamese Association. The exhibition will open at the Altona Civic Centre foyer on Tuesday, March 8, and will then travel throughout Hobsons Bay. The nominated women will also be recognised at the International Women’s Day
Community Walk around Cherry Lake, also set to take place on Tuesday, March 8. The walk will feature a performance from Wiradjuri woman and opera star Shauntai Batzke, as well as guest speakers and creative workshops by artist Sofie Dieu. The family-friendly event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Those interested should meet at the Fresno Street end of Cherry Lake. Mayor Peter Hemphill said it was time to shine a spotlight on the significant contributions frontline women have made to the COVID response. “Throughout the pandemic, these 20 incredible women have helped keep the community safe and connected, often in tough and challenging circumstances,” he said. “Through the photography exhibition, social media campaign and International Women’s Day walk, we want to recognise and celebrate the achievements of all women and outstanding contributions to our community.”
Lynne Hewet, Tahlia Kotiau and Lara Janka from Williamstown Community Education Centre. (Damjan Janevski) 269816_01
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If you love the environment, like I do, there are several sustainability initiatives council is rolling out to be more energy efficient, protect the environment and reduce landfill. Council has partnered with Metro Community Power Hub to offer Hobsons Bay residents and small businesses free 30-minute energy consultations to reduce energy bills and environmental impact, anything from accessing rebates for solar, insulation and draughtproofing, window treatments or efficient electric heating and cooling, hot water systems and cooking appliances. For more information, visit www.hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/energyefficiency. Council is also running full steam ahead with the large-scale solar panel roll out, to date a total of 1.224 MW of solar panels have been installed. The solar panel network will result in substantial savings from reduced energy costs, which is money that council can put back into community services and programs. Importantly, it will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 4000 tonnes per year. You can read all about the virtual power program at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov. au/solar. As part of Recycling 2.0, the paper bag trial to recycle food waste is well under way. Putting food scraps in the green bin makes nutrient-rich compost and mulch instead of ending up in landfill where it produces harmful greenhouse gases. To help make separating food for composting easier, council is providing a six-month supply of paper bags free of charge. It’s easy to sign up, simply register on our website and pick up the bags at
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any Hobsons Bay library or the Civic Centre in Altona. For more information, visit www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/paperbagtrial. Applications are now open for the 2022 Make it Happen Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection grants. Community groups, non-profit organisations, clubs, producers, community centres and neighbourhood houses can apply for grants of up to $25,000 and equipment grants of up to $3000. For more information and to apply, visit www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/grants. Last of all, don’t forget to check out the new concept plans for the new Dennis Reserve multi-purpose facility and provide feedback at participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/dennis We’re also inviting community suggestions to name the new facility.
Briefs EPA charges The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has charged a company and two individuals following an investigation into the management of scrap metal stockpiles in Tottenham. The EPA laid 12 charges against Manhari International Pty Ltd of 414 Somerville Road, Tottenham, under the Environment Protection Act of 1970. The charges allege that the company and the two individuals failed to install controls required to prevent liquid waste from leaving the property, failed to keep stockpiles of scrap metal containing combustible recyclable and waste materials within the required size limits, failed to ensure the stockpiles were a sufficient distance from buildings, failed to report compliance actions to EPA Victoria, and failed to comply with requirements of a regulatory notice to assess for contaminated land. The matter is now before the courts.
Have your say Maribyrnong council is seeking feedback on the pop-up park at the end of Ballarat Street. The temporary instalment was one of 50 throughout the city, created to help traders and the community stay connected during pandemic restrictions. Council is now seeking more feedback from residents to decide whether it should become permanent. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Mandy Clark Group Advertising Sales Manager mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au
Described as soothing, relaxing and adding a touch of class to the Puckle Street precinct, you wish you could listen longer in your busy day. But you don’t need to be indulging in a luxurious coffee from one of Puckle Street’s numerous cafes to have James’s music take you away a while. Have his new 2021, “Cheyenne Plus” album with you now!
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When local learning goes global By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Melbourne is celebrated as a city in which diversity is matched by tolerance, acceptance and love. Yet sometimes national or international pressures can make the city’s at-risk communities feel unfairly targeted as others publicly debate their worth. When this happens, people become more susceptible to stress, anxiety and are at higher risk of self-harm. When it comes to help, one size doesn’t fit all. Mental health programs need to be culturally appropriate, recognising the importance of community-defining factors such as language, faith, custom or sexuality. For a long time, members of the LGBTIQ+ community have been disproportionately at risk of mental illness. Multiple studies confirm higher than average numbers of suicides and suicide attempts. Other research found that many LGBTIQ+people are reluctant to use regular physical and mental health services. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) operates on the principle that everyone deserves the right care at the right time. This commitment drove our teams over the past couple of years to lead three suicide prevention trials – two, centred on Melton-Brimbank and Macedon Ranges, were funded by the state government and the third, a national pilot focused on the LGBTIQ+ community, was funded by the commonwealth. We looked at gaps in the system and how they might be filled, working with GPs, hospital clinicians, nurses, and LGBTIQ+ organisations. Critical to this process were the voices of community members who had experienced suicidal thoughts, survived a
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suicide attempt, cared for someone through suicidal crisis, or been bereaved by suicide. We looked at factors such as the role of LGBTIQ+ support groups, cultural awareness training for clinicians, the development of LGBTIQ+ centred services following discharge after a suicide attempt, and other factors. All three of the trials conclude in June. However, lessons and training modules arising from them are now being incorporated into health service responses around the country. And, indeed, the world. We found that in
the matter of post-discharge mental health support (known as ‘postvention’ in the jargon) there was almost no comparable work being done anywhere else. It is a tribute to all the people in the medical sector, community organisations and LGBTIQ+ community that, just a couple of weeks ago, the World Health Organisation acknowledged the NWMPHN suicide prevention work for its excellence and innovation. The trial findings and recommendations are now incorporated in the global body’s
officialtext, The WHO Live Life: An implementation guide for suicide prevention in countries. It seems that Melbourne’s reputation for diversity, tolerance, acceptance and love has not only been reaffirmed, but also recognised around the world. If this story sparks concerns for you, please contact: Switchboard, a peer-driven support service for LGBTIQ people and their friends and family, 1800 184 527; switchboard.org.au (3pm–midnight daily) Lifeline: 13 11 14, lifeline.org.au
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Chrissy Cimino’s son Elliott, 4, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome when he was 14 months old.
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ollert mum Chrissy Cimino might have avoided many months of waiting and worry had new genetic screening technology been available for her son, Elliott, five years ago. Elliott has Angelman’s syndrome – a rare genetic disorder affecting about one in 15,000 live births – but Ms Cimino didn’t find this out until he was 14 months old. As an infant, Elliot struggled to put on weight. At six months, he couldn’t sit or hold his head up properly. At 10 months, they saw a paediatrician, who said Elliot was just “placid”, and should “catch up”. “But being a first time mum, you just work things out,” Ms Cimino said. “You don’t know anything different.” The new screening technology, developed by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and funded by the state government, could have identified Elliott’s condition and
sidestepped the anxiety Ms Cimino and her husband Ben endured. The screening by the technology can identify Prader Willi, Angelman and Dup15q – disorders that can lead to varying degrees of intellectual disability, autism, behavioural problems, seizures and severe obesity. Ms Cimino said getting Elliott diagnosed wasn’t cheap or easy. People with Angelman’s syndrome are renowned for their upbeat personalities and big smiles – sometimes to their detriment. “Everyone said that I had the dream baby,” she said. The diagnostic method involves a commonly used ‘heel prick’ test, which allows researchers to look at the number of chemical markers to affected genes. Ms Cimino is on maternity leave from her job as a nurse and she wishes there was more support for families of people with disabilities. Her mum has been helping to look after the kids, because she isn’t able to get enough help from the National Disability Insurance Scheme for a support worker. “That’s not the role of a grandmother,” Ms Cimino said. Elliott’s been having undiagnosed seizures since he was seven months old and if he had the diagnosis, the “electrical storm” in his brain would have been controlled. And not only is it underdiagnosed, Angelman’s syndrome is also misdiagnosed – sometimes as autism, because they are
non-verbal, or as cerebral palsy. Had they found out earlier, Ms Cimino would have been able to access the equipment necessary to make Elliott’s life easier, but because they only found out when he was 14 months old, she felt like they were on the backfoot. When Elliott was diagnosed, Ms Cimino was pregnant with her second child. “From the newborn screening, what can happen is that we could have gone and done the newborn screening and know that our other two daughters are fine,” Ms Cimino said. Before the new screening was the developed, Ms Cimino said the only other way she could have found out about her other babies were more “invasive” forms of of testing, and she said the new testing means she would not have to “run the risk of miscarriage”. “There’s a whole anxiety around that procedure,” she said. She describes her four-year-old boy as affectionate, loving and full of laughter – but this is not always easy for his parents when he’s unwell. “You can have the biggest genuine hug, it’s an open-mouth-style kiss. It’s very unique,” Ms Cimino said. “Full of absolute love and joy.” “But it can be really hard as well, because we can present [at hospital] and he can be really sick but he’s still happy.“ The mother of three said she’s grateful for
the support networks supporting Angelman families, because without them, she wouldn’t have known Elliott had the disorder for a long time to come. It was when Ms Cimino stumbled across an organisation online, Foundation of Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST), and watched a video called ‘What does Angelman look like’, that she and her husband saw their son represented for the first time. “I said to my husband ‘Oh my god, Elliot has Angelman syndrome,” She said it was a relief and after further research, the family came across Angelman Syndrome Association of Australia (ASAA), connecting Ciminos to other families and providing support. For Ms Cimino and the Angelmans syndrome community, it’s exciting to see further research and therapeutics to do with the disorder coming to Australia. “That’s super exciting, and to improve their quality of life, and that’s all funded by the Angelman community,” she said. “The future is bright for them.” She says that if parents think their child might have Angelmans, to go into the process with an open mind, and that the community will support them. “If you think your child’s got Angelmans syndrome, go to the FAST website, go and see the ASAA, because we’re the ones that live this everyday,” Ms Cimino said. “And we will guide you through it, and it will be okay.”
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Rapid test information The Williamstown Community Education Centre will be hold a series of free events over the month of March. Residents are invited to come along and learn how to do a RAT properly, ask any COVD-related questions, and find out how to get help. A guest Speaker from CoHealth will be there to present. It will be held at the Joan Kirner House Foyer on Wednesday, March 2, 11.30 am.
This week’s photographer’s choice pic is of artist Rebekah Cole with her artwork. (Damjan Janevski) 269383_01
Community Garden working bee Residents are invited to come down to help plant and tidy WCEC’s community garden and have a snack from produce they’ve grown and picked. Head down to the Joan Kirner House Foyer at Wednesday, March 30, 11.30 am.
Annual Charity Golf Day Hobsons Bay Community Fund will be holding it’s seventh Annual Charity Golf Day on Friday, March 18, hosted by Kooringal Golf Club. Sponsors, players and supporters are welcome to join the fun and support the local Hobsons Bay community. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/ hbcfgolf2022
Book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street, Altona, access via Coles carpark, from 10am to 1pm. Pop down to grab a new book or two. ■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries
Computers for beginners Williamstown Community and Education Centre is now taking enrolments for classes to help those with limited computer skills. Classes are run daily at both Joan Kirner House, Williamstown, and North Altona Library. ■ Lynne or Tahlia, 9397 6168.
Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors. There will also be live music. From 10am-4pm. ■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket
Conversation Cafe The Conversation Cafe is back on at Footscray and Braybrook libraries. The Cafe gives people the chance to meet new people and practice English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Conversation-Cafe
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
Knitting group Anyone is welcome to come along to Yarraville or Footscray library for a weekly knitting group, where you can share your favourite patterns and techniques, and have a chat with like-minded people. Registrations are recommended via Eventbrite. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Knitting-Group
Poetry Group Anyone and everyone is welcome to join Maribyrnong Libraries Poetry Group every second Friday. From the comfort of your own home, you can listen to poetry and connect with your community over the phone. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never read poetry before, everyone is welcome. Registrations are essential via Eventbrite. ■ https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ library/Events/Poetry-Group
Walking group Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Altona-Meadowsand-Newport-Heart-Foundation-WalkingGroups
Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the
Heritage 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
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. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au
Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 0414 481 442
Rotary club Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com
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Friendship Group Altona Day View (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. The club is always open to new members, and anyone interested is encouraged to get in touch today and see what it’s all about. ■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176.
The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome.
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Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the 19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
Melton Men’s Probus Club Williamstown Toastmasters Overcome your fear of public speaking and become the public speaker you’ve always dreamed of being with Williamstown Toastmasters Club. The club meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 7.30 to 9.30pm at council chambers Room, Williamstown Town Hall – level one, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown.
Food handling courses Accredited food handlers and food safety courses are being run at Melton South Community Centre on Saturday, March 5. The community centre will also be running a breadmaking for beginners workshop on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. ■ 9747 8576
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 welcome. ■ 9746 0271
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119 or 0400 052 857
Melton Cycling Club Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann 0425705150
Singing group Do you enjoy singing and want to meet fellow singers in your area? Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre. Rehearsals are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003
Learn how to pamper Discover how to give relaxing beauty treatments in Melton South Community Centre’s upcoming Deluxe Facials workshop. The event will be run on Saturday, March 26 from 10am to 1pm. Tickets are $60 or $55 for concession holders. ■ 9747 8576
Small Business Bus Melton South Knit & Natter All are 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
Zonta club meets Mouth organ band
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Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road,
The state government’s Small Business Bus will visit Craigieburn on Thursday, February 24, 10am-4pm, providing mentoring sessions to small business owners. At Hume Global Learning Centre, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn. ■ https://bit.ly/3GNDse7
Help for job seekers Jesuit Social Services will provide one-on-one support to job seekers at Broadmeadows Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, on Thursday, February 24, 11am-3pm. Each session is 30 minutes. No bookings required. ■ https://bit.ly/3Jx3HYj
PUZZLES No. 070
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By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Jolion sounds like one of those decent chaps in a Billy Bunter or Tom Brown’s Schooldays caper - a young toff in a starched collar and a top hat. It is, in fact, a compact sports utility vehicle from a Chinese company generally known for its cheap-as-chips workhorse utes. To add to the incongruity, we are told by the maker, Haval Great Wall Motors, Jolion is Chinese for ‘first love’. I suppose with a price range in the mid $20k, what’s not to love about the SUV. The ‘school bell’ first rang for Jolion in Australia with two variants - mid-grade Lux and range-topping Ultra, priced from $27,990 driveaway and $30,990 driveaway, respectively. These were later joined by an entry-level Jolion Premium model from $25,490 driveaway. The Lux was on test. Haval GWM continues to offer one of the best after sales and customer care packages in the industry with a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty, five years roadside assist and an attractive capped price servicing program.
Styling There is a touch of Hollywood about this ‘first love’. The spotlight falls brightly on a grille with sparkling finish and horizontal accents to create a bold, if flashy, show. The ‘main event’ is flanked by LED headlamps, foglamps and a most striking set-up of daytime running lights. The car’s profile is standard SUV lines, while the back is plain, if a little hunchbacked.
Interior Soft touch surfaces, aluminium-style accents and leather wrapped steering wheel give a premium look to the cabin on the surface, but hard plastic buts in to cheapen the image, not to mention the rubber surround of the rear-view mirror coming adrift at a touch. Seats, in Comfort-Tek material, are heated up front, the driver getting a six-way adjustable
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AT A GLANCE MODEL LINE-UP Haval Jolion Premium from $25,490 (driveaway) Haval Jolion Lux from $27,990 (driveaway) Haval Jolion Ultra from $30,990 (driveaway)
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spot. The rear has class-leading leg and shoulder space. Storage is taken care of by a central bin and a pair of cupholders in two sizes in the centre console, while door pockets can fit bottles. Boot space is not left behind, checking in at 430 litres, expanding to 1133 litres with the 60:40 second row stowed. A space-saver spare nestles under the floor.
Infotainment Connectivity is front and centre with a 10.25-inch colour multimedia touchscreen linked to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 7-inch LCD instrument display carries range of system info. The position of the touch screen on the centre dash of the test car had its problems, with air-con controls underneath easy to catch accidentally while resting the palm on working the screen. Audio is handled by a six-speaker system, while dual-zone air-conditioning keeps occupants in relative comfort.
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Safety is expansive with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition and rear cross-traffic alert standard across the range.
Driving New from the ground up like its larger sibling, the new H6, the Jolion, a replacement for the H2, is underpinned by Haval’s new global lightweight modular platform to appeal to a wide range of driving needs. The 1.5 litre petrol engine, with the turbo slow to catch on at times when setting off, delivered up to 110 kW and 210 Nm to the test car front wheels smoothly through a the seven-speed dual clutch transmission once the vehicle was up to speed.
As far as fuel consumption is concerned the claimed combined urban / highway cycle of 8.1 litres of premium unleaded per 100 kilometres, compared with the 10 litres per 100 kilometres recorded on test in a range of driving conditions. For those interested, four different drive modes - standard, eco, sport and snow - are available on demand. With eco snail-like and sport highlighting the small engine syndrome, standard was an acceptable all-rounder. After a serious bout of gardening, my back was worse for wear. I don’t think I could have enjoyed a long(ish) journey in the Jolion Lux. Despite looking good, the seats were hard and generally unsupportive. Loading from the rear had its problems with the tailgate not lifting enough to get the cargo cover out of the way, making it a prime target for a whack on the head. The dim boot surroundings did not help. The keyless entry also had a mind of its own - at times not unlocking the driver’s door to the touch of the handle. The key fob button was the back-up. Don’t get me on about the ‘spy’ camera with its constant eye on the driver from its elevated spot on the A-pillar. Whatever motivated the Chinese to come up with this Cyclops of a driver fatigue monitoring system? This one-eyed monster supposedly checks the driver’s concentration level and if it deems it to have elapsed, flashes up the message on the multimedia screen “Hey, don’t stray”. Other warnings included one about the position of the vehicle ahead (which wasn’t there). It all became a niggling bore.
Summary So, what’s not to love about the Jolion? Apart from the keen pricing, there is quite a bit, actually. The Chinese compact SUV could best be described as a work in progress.
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Georgostathis receives rising star nomination Elisabeth Georgostathis was left stunned after finding out she had been nominated for the AFLW rising star award. The Bulldogs midfielder was one of the two round seven nominees for the award, after a breakout game against Geelong. Georgostathis, who is in her third season, said it was amazing to receive the recognition. “I was actually pretty shocked about it when Burkey [coach Nathan Burke] announced it on the bus,” she said. “I was a bit shocked and overwhelmed, it’s great. “It just didn’t cross my mind at all, I wasn’t expecting it.” Georgostathis said she had made some minor changes to her game heading into the Geelong match, but was unsure where the breakout game had come from In that game, she had 23 possessions and kicked a goal. “I don’t even know how it happened or how it came across,” she said. “I just went into the game with a little bit of
a different mindset, trying to be attacking and play my role for the team and do everything I could. “I suppose I got rewarded a bit with the goal and disposals, which was good. It was about playing my game and playing my team role, nothing too big.” Georgostathis has backed it up in the two games since, being one of the sides best. She said this year she had taken steps forward with her career. “My form has definitely improved with skills and learning about the game as well. In my first year I lacked the knowledge of how the speed of the game was played. “Coming into my third season I’ve got all that knowledge from my previous years and I’ve been able to improve on the things I’ve needed to do.” She said the season had been hard at times, with the side having to play a number of games in a short period of time after COVID-19 went through a lot of the side.
Georgostathis said they had been focused on doing what they could to get up each week. The Bulldogs have played some exciting football in recent weeks, with the young talent starting to show through. Georgostathis said the future was exciting. “I think we’re one of the youngest sides out there and to be able to do what we do each week and put up a great fight against some of the best teams in the league,” she said. “It’s amazing to see what we are capable of and it’s exciting to see what we can be in the future, I’m so excited. “Hopefully we can win the last few games and push for a finals spot.” On Sunday, the Bulldogs lost to Collingwood. The Magpies led at every change, winning 10.6 (66)-6.5 (41). Georgostathis was named in the best along with Ellie Blackburn, Kirsty Lamb and Jess Fitzgerald. Tara Murray
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Sports shorts VTCA The Druids sealed its finals spot in Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division with a win against Yarraville Club. The Clubbers made 6-151 from their overs, with the Druids finishing 4-152 in reply, making the runs with more than six overs to spare. The win moves the Druids to third. For the Clubbers, who now sit in fourth, a win in the final round will be enough for them to play finals.
Bowls Altona had a mixed weekend in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division. On Saturday, it came away with the points against Lilydale. The teams split the rinks, but Altona came away with the win 73 (14)-64 (4). Ben Twist and Nathan Wilson were the winning skips for Altona. On Sunday, Altona lost to Deer Park, 75 (14)-72 (4). Yarraville Footscray had a 99 (16)-64 (2) win against Mentone on Saturday, before losing a thriller on Sunday to MCC, losing 73 (14)-72 (4).
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Ellie Cleland in action during her debut game for the Gulls at the weekend.
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Gulls succumb to Pies By Molly Magennis The Williamstown Seagulls VFLW succumbed to Collingwood at the weekend after a slow start made it difficult for any sort of comeback. The Pies came out strong at Victoria Park, and were able to maintain consistent momentum throughout the game, resulting in a 6.2 (38) to 2.6 (18) win against the Gulls. Coach Penny-Cula Reid said the girls were unable to have the same impact early on as they had in the previous two rounds, but were able to convert when the opportunity did arise. “I thought the game, when we did get the opportunity to convert early on, we were able to, so we had less inside 50’s to Collingwood and we still had the same scoring opportunity,” she said. “The first quarter they kicked three goals one and we kicked one goal three, so in terms of our ability to get the ball in there we just didn’t have the polish on the end of those entries and, you know, ultimately, that’s what really cost us in the end.”
A former coach of the Pies VFLW side, Cula-Reid said after watching a few of their previous games, she’d identified some areas she thought the Gulls could take advantage of. “I thought we did that quite well. We looked at the way they wanted to move the ball and we adjusted our defensive strategy to help compensate for that and I thought that the girls did a really good job in trying to implement a new strategy that we want to try and build in,” she said. “I reckon if we had another quarter, we may have been able to get a couple of goals back but when you sort of start slow, you’ve got to play catch up footy from there, which is basically what we did.” The Seagulls had another debutant in round three, Ellie Cleland, hailing from Blackburn Football Club. The forward had an impressive game for a first debut, with one goal and 11 disposals. “We originally selected her as a defender, and she played the practice matches through the sort of defensive area but then we sort of saw some really strong traits of sort of
like a role up forward for us and made her second game forward in the practice match,” Cula-Reid said. “Ellie is like our utility player that we can sort of pick anywhere across any line and she’d be able to contribute.” The Gulls will take on Essendon in their round four clash, who currently sit on top of the ladder with a very impressive start to the season. Cula-Reid said that while she acknowledges the team has a big battle on their hands this weekend, they’ll focus on sticking to their new defence strategies and building on their brand of footy. “I think for us, we’ve just got to stick to our process and what we’re trying to build here because it’s only just sort of begun in terms of what we’re building whereas I guess, Essendon have had five years to build, they’re looking really strong.” Details of the Gulls game against Essendon are yet to be finalised. COLLINGWOOD 2.0 3.1 5.1 6.2 (38) SEAGULLS 0.3 1.3 1.3 2.6 (18)
Williamstown CYMS finished its Cricket Victoria Community Cricket north-west (B) season with a loss to Sydenham-Hillside on Sunday. The CYs were bowled out for 136 with Elizabeth Howell making 66 not out. The Storm made 5-137 in reply to take the win. The CYs finish the season in ninth. In the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association women’s competition, both Gellibrand teams will play finals after finishing third and fourth. Barkly Street-Druids and West Newport-Doutta Stars will play finals in division 4.
Baseball Newport Rams and Williamstown Wolves were both on the winners list in Baseball Victoria summer league men’s division 2 on Sunday. Ladder leaders Newport Rams, had a 7-3 win against Moorabbin, while the Wolves had a 5-3 win against Doncaster. The Wolves sit sixth, with four rounds remaining. In division 3, Footscray lost 11-3 to Chelsea.
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Altona Magic reset with an eye on the future It’a new look Altona Magic in the National Premier League competition this season. After a disappointing 2021, which saw the side finish 12th, the Magic under coach Savvas Patikkis have looked to rebuild the side and put in a long term plan. Patikkis said the club needed a bit of a reset. “We have had 13 players who have left from last season,” he said. “It’s practically a new side. The players who left weren’t going to fit into the scope of the plans I have for the team. “The team and the club needed a bit of an overhaul.” Patikkis said the new group have had a really good pre-season, as they learn how to play together and form that team bond. The new signings include Papua New Guinea international Tommy Semmy, Kim Abdul, Ashton Ahluwalia, Kim Abdul, Vince Lia, James Xydias, Mohammad Rahimi, Jamal Ali, Peter Skapetis and Jordy Vleugel. Patikkis said the club had looked to get a longer commitment from the new players, so they can build something together.
“We’ve looked to bring in young energetic players who work hard,” he said. “We’ve signed the players to two and three year deals, which is a big achievement for a team that was down the bottom of the ladder. “It’s hard to attract the right players and we’ve worked hard to do that.” Patikkis was happy with the signs from the club’s first match of the season against Hume City, which ended in a 0-0 draw. He said the result showed the players work
rate. “We were unlucky not to get the three points,” he said. “We had the better of the chances. “To start off the season with a clean sheet at home against a strong side was really good.” On Friday night, the Magic lost to a strong Green Gully side. The Cavaliers opened the scoring in the 19th minute through Luc Jeggo. That would be the only goal of the game,
with the Cavaliers winning 1-0. Coming from so far back, Patikkis said they are realistic with their expectations. “The club is aware going into the season it’s a long term strategy. “We would love to win the league in our first year together, but we’ll be competing for a top four spot. “If they can work hard and compete, we could win a title within four years.” The Magic this week face Eastern Lions on Saturday night. There will be plenty of Australia Cup action on March 6 with 39 matches scheduled for the third round of the competition which was drawn on Thursday Meanwhile, the next round of the Australia Cup is on Saturday. Altona City will face Surf Coast, Williamstown will play Lalor United, Yarraville Glory will take on Heidelberg Eagles and Altona East Phoenix will travel to Berwick to take on Berwick City. Tara Murray
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Travis Dean top scored with 45 not out.
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Footscray cements spot By Tara Murray A strong bowling performance set up an important win for Footscray against the Greenvale Kangaroos in Victorian Premier Cricket. While sitting in the top eight, the Bulldogs know they have to keep winning to stay there. On Saturday, they were impressive against the Kangaroos. Bulldogs coach Allan Wise said it was a really important win at this point of the season. He said they knew they had to play well to take the win. “It solidifies our spot in the top eight,” he said. “In this competition, if you’re 10 to 15 per cent off, you will quickly lose momentum. Greenvale has shown improvement and we were mindful of them. “Playing at home we were keen to play well and not let them get any momentum.” The Kangaroos won the toss and elected to bat. They lost two wickets before the score had even reached 10 and with the exception of Jack Potticary, who made 51, struggled throughout.
The Kangaroos were bowled out for 97. “All the sides that batted first across the league, in humid conditions, lost a lot of wickets in the first hour of play which was interesting,” Wise said. “The conditions suited us and Tim Hughes and Jake Reed and bowled really well.” Wise said Hughes, who had made his first XI debut this season, had come in and played the specific role given to him really well. Max Birthisel ended up taking four wickets, while Reed finished with 1-10 off 10 overs. Chasing such a low total, Wise said the bonus point was something they did think about. The Bulldogs got the runs in the 28th over, finishing 3-99 and secured the bonus point. “We got off to a good start,” he said. “Which we were able to do and got the score to 20 quite quickly. “The bonus point took care of itself.” Travis Dean finished 45 not out. The Bulldogs moved up to fifth with the win, with two rounds remaining. Wise said they were pretty happy with where things were sitting at this point of the season.
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“We have a strong batting line up, with a lot of maturity in the top six,” he said. “Our bowling is a work in progress. Jake Reed has been sensational coming back from injury this season. “We saw ourselves as a top eight team, and we have to improve to do that [and play finals]. We have a couple of tough games left, nothing is set.” The Bulldogs face second side Carlton and Northcote in the run home. In good news for the Bulldogs, all four of their teams could feature in finals. The second and fourth XIs both sit inside the top eight, while the third XI sits 10th, three points behind eighth. The club’s under-17 Dowling Shield will play in that competition’s grand final on March 14 against Ringwood. “We have a really strong Dowling Shield side,” he said. “We have managed to get some really good talent. “They’re a great group with a number on our list already. There’s a few different ones who are coming on and will be on our list in the next 12 to 18 months.”
Emma Winfield has the opportunity to represent her state again after being selected to play in the under-17s in the 2022 National Netball Championships. The 16-year-old Newport resident from Westside Saints Netball Club said she was ecstatic when she found out she’d made the team again. “I didn’t know if my netball game was where it was up to before COVID,” she said. “I am very excited to represent my state again. It’s an experience of a lifetime and the friendships and memories you make are unforgettable.” Winfield first started her netball journey at Netset Go when she was seven years old, then moved on to play for Newport Power Netball Club at Altona stadium. “That became the highlight of my week coming to Altona stadium to play a game. As I got older and started to enjoy netball more it also became a lot more competitive and so did I,” she said. “I wasn’t a fan of losing and that’s what I think helped me push myself to become a better player.” After playing for Newport for five years, Winfield got the opportunity to show off her skills to Westside. “I trialled and got in and this is where my netball went up another level,” she said. “I was surrounded by very knowledgeable coaches like Tracey Wallace and Darren Abela. The Westside training was a step up and helped me develop many skills. “I played for Westside for five years and in that time I competed in tournaments and association championships.” Whilst at Westside, Winfield also trialled for the under-12’s, under-15’s and under-17’s state team. “I was lucky enough to make these teams and make experiences of a lifetime as well as be surrounded by professional coaching helping me to gain additional knowledge including tips and tricks to improve my game,” she said. She said she’s also wrapped to be a member of the under-19s team at Melbourne University Lightning in the Victoria Netball League.
Finals dream alive for Spotswood Spotswood pulled off its biggest win of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west season on Saturday and kept its finals hopes alive in the process. After their worst performance of the season the previous week against Williamstown, the Woodsman had a point to prove on Saturday against Caulfield. The Woodsman stunned Caulfield with a strong bowling performance to restrict them to 9-141. They completed the performance, making 5-142 with the bat to seal the win. Woodsmen coach Dan Schuppan said it was a massive win. “They are the best team over the last decade,” he said. “This is huge. “We’ve been in a bit of a lull dropping those few games, it was great for the boys to show a bit of character and keep the season alive. “We made a real point during the week, that win, loss or draw, we had to give 110 per cent.” Schuppan was thrilled with the bowling performance and keeping Caulfield to such a low total. He said he would have taken that score at
Western Jets’ Caitlin Sargent lays a tackle.
the start of the day. “I’d take that 10 times out of 10,” he said. “We had them about eight for 100 odd so we could have got them out a bit more cheaply.” Jackson Wadden, Jarryd Vernon and Matthew Sazenis took two wickets each. It was the performance of Declan O’Brien who made 59 not out that impressed Schuppan the most in the run chase. “He normally bats at six but got an opportunity to bat at four with Mac Short out,” Schuppan said. “It’s about taking opportunities and he took it with both hands. “He’s only 21 and has been in the system at Spotty for a number of years. This is his best innings in the context of the season … Hopefully it’s a turning point.” The Woodsmen have to beat Hoppers Crossing and hope that Caulfield beats Malvern on Saturday in the final round to move into the top six and play finals. For Schuppan, finals would be a huge bonus for the club in its first season in the competition. “We didn’t know what to expect,” he said.
“Some of the guys like myself have played premier cricket against a lot of these guys, but for the younger ones they’ve got an enormous amount of experience out of it. “It was a bit of an unknown. To have had the season that we have had especially before Christmas, shows that we can compete. “We wanted to gain respect from the competition and I think we’ve done that. That’s all we were looking for. “Finals would be absolutely fantastic.” In other matches, Altona had a massive win against Taylors Lakes. The A’s made 7-246 with skipper Adam Yates continuing his good form, making 75. Taylors Lakes fell well short, bowled out for 171. Yates took three wickets. Yarraville defeated Malvern. Yarraville made 5-225 in reply to Malvern’s 5-223. Ashane De Silva made 87 not out for the winners. Williamstown fell just short against Elsternwick. Elsternwick made 7-208 before restricting the Seagulls to 8-193. Tara Murray
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Four in a row for Jets By Tara Murray Western Jets are breaking new ground in the NAB League Girls competition, with the club winning four games in a row for the first time. Having not had much success in previous seasons, the Jets have this year found the right mix and the results are going their way. On Saturday, the Jets beat the Geelong Falcons, 7.13 (55)-2.5 (17). Jets coach Robbie Chancellor said the side is building and gaining plenty of momentum. “The girls program had never won three in a row,” he said. “We’ve had incremental improvement. We were disappointed with the game against Sandringham Dragons despite getting the win. “We had a bit of a chat after that match. They haven’t had much success, so we spoke about are we happy with just winning or do we want to judge how we are playing. “We had a strong week on the track and it was the most complete performance we’ve had.” The Jets were playing at home in the west for the first time this season, which Chancellor said the girls were really up for the challenge.
Chancellor said that they were tested in every quarter. “They jumped us at the start of each quarter with their physicality. Credit to the girls they were able to hold their pressure and work their way back into the game. “There was a strong breeze towards one end, most of the scoring was from that end. They didn’t make the most of it in the first quarter, but we were able to in the second quarter.” Chancellor said the scoreboard could have been convincing had they been able to kick straight. Caitlin Sargent kicked three goals in the win, while Charlotte Baskaran had another fantastic game. Chancellor said that there were seven or eight girls who had really strong games. He said the spread of performance had been the big key for the side this season. “Last year we were relying on too few,” he said. “There’s more depth in the performance and playing more consistently. “The next group of players are putting their names. Kiera Leare, Paige Ryan, while Laura
Elliott has had a fantastic couple of weeks in the backline. “It’s a good group that is building, winning builds that confidence.” The Jets now sit third on the ladder. Chancellor said the belief in the group was starting to grow. “The girls have belge and the performances are coming,” he said. “Hopefully we’ll keep improving. We have some tough games late in the season. We’ll go in with wins on board and confidence with that.” The Jets this week face the Brisbane Lions Academy, at the Hangar in Essendon on Sunday. Chancellor said he didn’t know much about the side heading into the game. “What has been working for us is reviewing our own performance, training hard and working on the areas that we can improve.” The Northern Knights and Calder Cannons are among the other winners in round six, beating the Murray Bushrangers and Bendigo Pioneers respectively.
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Davies and Holmes join Collingwood City West Falcons pair Zoe Davies and Montana Holmes will be part of the Collingwood Super Netball set up after earning training partner contracts. The Magpies announced last week that the pair along with Casey Adamson had been named training partners. Nyah and Sienna Allen have previously been named training partners. Davies, who was best on court in the 2018 Victorian Netball League grand final for the Falcons, said her sporting journey was “all over the shop”, due to playing other sports and getting knockbacks and having not come through the Netball Victoria pathways. “I started netball when I was 15 after watching mum on the sidelines,” she said in the club’s announcement. “I decided it was my turn to give it a go and I haven’t looked back since, and ever since then I’ve set a personal goal to push myself through the ranks and become the best individual I can be.“ “I have a lot of motivation and dedication to bring. I haven’t had the luxury of being able to go through pathways and have programs written up for me, I’ve had to learn for myself how to get fit and how to get better footwork, how to jump higher all on my own.” Holmes joined the City West Falcons last season and made an instant impact. Stepping into the midcourt role left void with Molly Jovic joining the Magpies, Holmes was right at home. She first played netball when she was 14, having played basketball before that. “I pretty much just played locally and then did all the Eastern Academy Zones, and was lucky enough to make the state side in under-17s,” Holmes said. “After I played state I started playing VNL, started with Boroondara in div 1 and then moved up to champ and made my way over to City West Falcons and now here I am.” While she’s made a name for herself at the Falcons as a midcourter, Holmes played defence growing up in Gippsland. “I’m extremely honoured to be here with these girls and to train with such amazing athletes, I just want to give it everything that I have and to see what opportunities could potentially arise.” The pair add to a real Falcons influence at the Magpies. Coach Nicole Richardson was a long time coach with the Falcons, while squad members Molly Jovic, Maggie Lind and Jacqui Newton have come through the Falcons. The Super Netball season gets under way on March 26. Tara Murray
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