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Calisthenics milestone

(Joe Mastroianni)

Newport Calisthenics Club (NCC) will celebrate a milestone anniversary this year, with 2022 marking 90 years since the club was established. Maddy Allen has been competing with NCC for 25 years. She currently serves on the committee and volunteers as an assistant coach weekly. Ms Allen said to celebrate the anniversary, the club will hold a special gala event. “We’re inviting all our past members who are still obviously in the area or with us to come along and we’re going to have presentations of past videos, costumes, photos ... [and] kind of give a history lesson to all the newbies that have come along as well because it’s got such a rich history,” she said. Ms Allen said the club has fostered an amazing, inclusive community. “You could be any size, any body type, you could be non-flexible or whatever, we’ll take you because we’re all-inclusive.” Newport Calisthenics Club’s ‘tinies’ group.

Music rings out for Max By Molly Magennis A charity concert will be held in Footscray later this month to honour the life of a young music lover. ‘Music for Max’ is a fundraising event organised by two friends of the late Max Lee-Ack. The concert will be held in partnership with Artists for Kids Culture (AKC), a charity which provides grants to give children the ability to participate in cultural, artistic, musical and educational activities. All proceeds from ticket, merchandise and raffle sales will go directly to helping 13-17 year olds in the west, where Max grew up, access music lessons and purchase instruments, with AKC providing scholarships and grants.

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One of the event organisers, Karla Livingstone-Pardy, said Max’s death was a huge shock to all those who knew him. When trying to decide how best to remember him, something music related seemed fitting. “It didn’t necessarily feel fitting to raise money for mental health awareness because it didn’t really feel tied to him, and then I guess I just was thinking about him more and thinking about how he loved music and he was really connected to music,” she said. “He was [in a band] in high school and he sort of always loved music and stayed connected to that, like I always sort of thought of Max and music.” A variety of artists will be performing on the day, with many being friends and schoolmates of Max’s, such as bands Jarrow, Yaw Faso and Mid-Evening.

“All these people knew Max and loved Max,” Ms Livingstone-Pardy said. An amazing line-up of raffle prizes will also be up for grabs, such as $500 worth of Evo products and festival and concert tickets. Ms Livingstone-Pardy said giving children the opportunity to explore their creativity through music alongside others in the community can be beneficial for their overall mental wellbeing. “I think it’s nice for us to be able to kind of give something to kids to say, we want you to pursue this and we want you to be creative and I think community support is an important type of suicide prevention.” ‘Music for Max’ will take place on March 19, from 4pm to 11pm, at Hotel Westwood, Footscray. Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/274506645767

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ĞƩĞƌ ŽĂƟŶŐ ĨŽƌ ůƚŽŶĂ ^ĂĨĞ ŽĂƚ ,ĂƌďŽƵƌ

ƌĞĂƟǀĞ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ,Ƶď ŶŽǁ ŽƉĞŶ

ŵƵͲĨŽŽƚ ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ

The concept design for the Altona Safe Boat Harbour has ďĞĞŶ ĮŶĂůŝƐĞĚ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ŽŶ ƚǁŽ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ĮŶĂů ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ƌĞĂůŝŐŶŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ the shared trail through the boat harbour, extra car spaces, ĞǆƉĂŶĚĞĚ ŚĂƌďŽƵƌ͕ ĞǆƚƌĂ ƚƌĂĸĐ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ ƐŝŐŶĂŐĞ͕ ƚƌĞĞ ƉůĂŶƟŶŐ ĂŶĚ Ă ĮƐŚ ĐůĞĂŶŝŶŐ ĂƌĞĂ͘ ĞƩĞƌ ŽĂƟŶŐ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ will now develop a detailed design based on the concept ƉůĂŶ͘ dŚĞ ĐŽŶĐĞƉƚ ƉůĂŶ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƚŽ ǀŝĞǁ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĂůƚŽŶĂͲƐĂĨĞͲďŽĂƚͲŚĂƌďŽƵƌ͘

dŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ >ŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͛ ƌĞĂƟǀĞ dĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇ ,Ƶď ; d,Ϳ Ăƚ ^ĞĂǁŽƌŬƐ ŝƐ ŽĸĐŝĂůůǇ ŽƉĞŶ͊ dŚĞ ŵĂŬĞƌƐƉĂĐĞ ŝƐ ŽƉĞŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ ĂŶĚ &ƌŝĚĂǇ͕ ϮƉŵ ƚŽ ϲƉŵ͕ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ͕ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϮƉŵ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ǁĞĞŬůǇ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ƉĞŽƉůĞ ĂŐĞĚ ϭϯн͘ >ĞĂƌŶ ϯ ƉƌŝŶƟŶŐ͕ ůĂƐĞƌ ĐƵƫŶŐ͕ ƌŽďŽƟĐƐ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ͊ &Žƌ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ůŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬǀŝƐŝƚͲƵƐͬĐƌĞĂƟǀĞͲƚĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐǇͲŚƵď

dŚĞ &ƌŝĞŶĚƐ ŽĨ ^ŬĞůĞƚŽŶ ƌĞĞŬ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ^ƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞ >ŝǀŝŶŐ &ĞƐƟǀĂů ǁŝƚŚ Ă ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ŵĂŝŶƚĞŶĂŶĐĞ ĚĂǇ Ăƚ ŵƵͲ ĨŽŽƚ 'ƌĂƐƐůĂŶĚ ŽŶ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ Ϯϳ &ĞďƌƵĂƌǇ͘ 'ƌĂƐƐůĂŶĚƐ ĂƌĞ ĐƌŝƟĐĂůůǇ ĞŶĚĂŶŐĞƌĞĚ ĞĐŽƐǇƐƚĞŵƐ ŝŶ ǁĞƐƚĞƌŶ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ &ƌŝĞŶĚƐ ŽĨ ^ŬĞůƚŽŶ ƌĞĞŬ ƉůĂǇ ĂŶ ŝŵƉŽƌƚĂŶƚ ƌŽůĞ ŝŶ ƚĂŬŝŶŐ ĐĂƌĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞ͘ dŚĞŝƌ ŶĞǆƚ ĞǀĞŶƚ ŝƐ ŽŶ Ϯϰ Ɖƌŝů ĨƌŽŵ ϭƉŵ ƚŽ ϯƉŵ͘

ůĞŶŚĞŝŵ ZŽĂĚ ƉĂƌŬ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ

tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƌƚƐ ^ƉĂĐĞ

ůƚŽŶĂ dĞŶŶŝƐ ůƵď ĐŽƵƌƚ ƌĞĨƵƌďŝƐŚŵĞŶƚ

ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůĞŶŚĞŝŵ ZŽĂĚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ WĂƌŬ ŝƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ ǁĞůů͘ >ŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŶĞǆƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƵƐƚƌĂůŝĂŶ /ƐůĂŵŝĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ DŝŶŝĂƚƵƌĞ ZĂŝůǁĂǇ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƌŬ ǁŝůů ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƉŝĐŶŝĐ ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ͕ Ă ǁĂƚĞƌ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞ͕ ƉůĂǇ ĞƋƵŝƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ƉĂƚŚ ŶĞƚǁŽƌŬ͕ ƉƵďůŝĐ Ăƌƚ ĂŶĚ ůĂŶĚƐĐĂƉŝŶŐ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝƐ ƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŽŶ ŝŶ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϮϮ͘

tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƌƚƐ ^ƉĂĐĞ ŝƐ ďĂĐŬ ŽīĞƌŝŶŐ Ă ĚŝǀĞƌƐĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ŝŶͲƉĞƌƐŽŶ ĨƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ůŽǁͲĐŽƐƚ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐ͕ ĐůĂƐƐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƐƚĞĚ ďǇ ŽƵƌ ĐƌĞĂƟǀĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ ,ŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ WŽůǇŶĞƐŝĂŶ ĚĂŶĐĞ͕ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ ĐƌĞĂƟǀĞ Ăƌƚ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ƉƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ŵƵƐŝĐĂů ŽīĞƌŝŶŐƐ ĐŽŵŝŶŐ ƐŽŽŶ͘ ŚĞĐŬ ƚŚĞ &ĂĐĞďŽŽŬ ƉĂŐĞ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ůĂƚĞƐƚ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ǁǁǁ͘ ĨĂĐĞďŽŽŬ͘ĐŽŵͬǁŽŽĚƐƐƚƌĞĞƚĂƌƚƐ or visit ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬtŽŽĚƐ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƌƚƐ

^ƚĂŐĞ Ϯ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ůƚŽŶĂ dĞŶŶŝƐ ůƵď ŝƐ ŶĞĂƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŽŶ͘ ůů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚƌŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ŝƌƌŝŐĂƟŽŶ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ŶŽǁ ďĞĞŶ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ ĞĚŐĞ ďĞĂŵ ĂŶĚ ůŝŐŚƚ ƉŽůĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĂůƐŽ ďĞĞŶ ĞƌĞĐƚĞĚ ŽŶ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ Ɛŝǆ ĂŶĚ ƐĞǀĞŶ͘ dŚĞ ĐůĂǇ ĐŽƵƌƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ůĂŝĚ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ ďĞŝŶŐ ƌŽůůĞĚ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƌĞ ƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ŵŝĚͲ Ɖƌŝů͘

KƵƚ ĂŶĚ ďŽƵƚ ƌŽŽŬůǇŶ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ ʹ ƌĞƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ƵĞ ƚŽ ĨŽƌĞĐĂƐƚ ƌĂŝŶ͕ ƚŚĞ KƵƚ Θ ďŽƵƚ &ĞƐƟǀĂů ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ ĂŶĚ ƌŽŽŬůǇŶ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ƚŽ Ϯϱ ĂŶĚ Ϯϲ DĂƌĐŚ͘ dŚĞ ďĞƐƚ ŶĞǁƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĂƚ Ăůů ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ ůŝŶĞͲƵƉ ǁŝůů ƐƟůů ďĞ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ Ͳ sŽŝĐĞ Australia contestant and Hobsons Bay regular Tanya 'ĞŽƌŐĞ͕ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶĞƌƐ dŚĞ DŝŬ DĂŬƐ͕ ĨĂĐĞ ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ͕ ĨŽŽĚ ƚƌƵĐŬƐ͕ ďĂƌĞĨŽŽƚ ďŽǁůƐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŝǌĞƐ ǁŝůů Ăůů ďĞ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨĞƐƟǀĂů͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬŽƵƚĂŶĚĂďŽƵƚ

ĞůĞďƌĂƟŶŐ ǁŽŵĞŶ ĨƌŽŶƚůŝŶĞ ǁŽƌŬĞƌƐ Ɛ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů tŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ĂǇ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ƐŚŝŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ůŝŐŚƚ ŽŶ ǁŽŵĞŶ ŝŶ ĨƌŽŶƚůŝŶĞ ĂŶĚ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĞǆĐĞƉƟŽŶĂů ǁŽƌŬ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ Ks/ ƉĂŶĚĞŵŝĐ͘ dǁĞŶƚǇ ǁŽŵĞŶ͕ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ƉĞĞƌƐ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ /ŶƚĞƌͲ ŐĞŶĐǇ EĞƚǁŽƌŬ͕ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞĚ ŝŶ Ă ƌŽǀŝŶŐ ƉŚŽƚŽŐƌĂƉŚǇ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ƟƚůĞĚ ͚ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ ǁŽŵĞŶ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ĨƌŽŶƚůŝŶĞ Ͳ ƐƉŽƚůŝŐŚƚ ŽŶ ĨƌŽŶƚůŝŶĞ ĂŶĚ ĞƐƐĞŶƟĂů ƐƚĂī͛͘ dŚĞ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ ŽƉĞŶĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ůƚŽŶĂ ŝǀŝĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ĨŽǇĞƌ ŽŶ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů tŽŵĞŶ͛Ɛ ĂǇ ;dƵĞƐĚĂǇ ϴ DĂƌĐŚͿ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ƚŚĞŶ ƚƌĂǀĞů ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ͘

DĂŬĞ ŝƚ ,ĂƉƉĞŶ 'ƌĂŶƚƐ Ž ǇŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ŝĚĞĂƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶŝƟĂƟǀĞƐ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĐĂŶ ŚĞůƉ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƚĞ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌǇ Žƌ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŽŶ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͍ /Ɛ ǇŽƵƌ ŐƌŽƵƉ Žƌ ĐůƵď ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ Ăƚ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟǀĞ ǁĂǇƐ ƚŽ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƚ͍ dŚĞ DĂŬĞ ŝƚ ,ĂƉƉĞŶ Ͳ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ZĞĐŽǀĞƌǇ ĂŶĚ ZĞĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŽŶ ŐƌĂŶƚƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƚŽ ͚ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ŚĂƉƉĞŶ͛ ĂƐ ǁĞ ůĞĂƌŶ ĂďŽƵƚ͕ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ĂŶĚ ĂĚĂƉƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ ŝŶ hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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ůĂĐŬƐƉŽƚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ tŽƌŬ ŚĂƐ ĐŽŵŵĞŶĐĞĚ Ăƚ DĂƐŽŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ DŝůůĞƌƐ Road and Melbourne Road in Altona North and Newport as ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ĨƵŶĚĞĚ ůĂĐŬƐƉŽƚ WƌŽũĞĐƚ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ǁŝůů ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ŽŶͲƌŽĂĚ ďŝĐǇĐůĞ ůĂŶĞƐ͕ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƐĂĨĞƌ ƚƌĂĸĐ ƐƉĞĞĚƐ͘ dŚĞ &ĞƌŐƵƐŽŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ůĂĐŬƐƉŽƚ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ŬŝĐŬ Žī ŝŶ ĂƵƚƵŵŶ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͕ ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ ZŽĂĚ ĂŶĚ dŚĞ ^ƚƌĂŶĚ ŝŶ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞƐ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚǁŽ ƌĂŝƐĞĚ ǌĞďƌĂ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐƐ͕ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞůĞĐƚƌŽŶŝĐ ϰϬ ŬŵͬŚ ƐŝŐŶĂŐĞ͕ ĐůĞĂƌĞƌ ůŝŶĞ ŵĂƌŬŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ĚƌŝǀĞƌƐ ƚƵƌŶŝŶŐ ŝŶ ĂŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŽĨ ĂƚŚ WůĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƉĂŝŶƚĞĚ ďƵīĞƌ ďŝŬĞ ůĂŶĞƐ͘ dŚĞƌĞ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŶŽ ĐŚĂŶŐĞƐ ƚŽ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ Žƌ ƉĂƌŬŝŶŐ͘

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KŶĞ ŐƌĞĂƚ ĞǆĂŵƉůĞ ŽĨ ĂŶ ŝĚĞĂ ǁĂƐ ƚŚĞ ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇͲ ůĞĚ DŽŶƐƚĞƌ DĂǇŚĞŵ ĞǀĞŶƚ Ăƚ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ͘ dŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ǁĂƐ Ă ďŝŐ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁĂƐ ĞŶũŽǇĞĚ ďǇ ŵĂŶǇ͘ tĞůů ĚŽŶĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶ͊ dŽ ĮŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬŐƌĂŶƚƐ

WĂƉĞƌ ďĂŐƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ĨŽŽĚͲǁĂƐƚĞ ƌĞĐǇĐůŝŶŐ Are you one of the thousands of residents who have joined ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ƚƌŝĂů ŽĨ ƉĂƉĞƌ ďĂŐƐ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƌĞĐǇĐůĞ ĨŽŽĚ ǁĂƐƚĞ͍ /Ĩ ŶŽƚ͕ ŝƚ͛Ɛ ŶŽƚ ƚŽŽ ůĂƚĞ ƚŽ ƐŝŐŶ ƵƉ ĨŽƌ Ă ƐŝǆͲŵŽŶƚŚ ƐƵƉƉůǇ ŽĨ ĨƌĞĞ ƉĂƉĞƌ ďĂŐƐ͘ hŶůŝŬĞ ƐŽŵĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ĐŽƵŶĐŝů ĂƌĞĂƐ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ĨŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ŐĂƌĚĞŶ ŽƌŐĂŶŝĐƐ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌ͕ sĞŽůŝĂ͕ ĚŽĞƐ ŶŽƚ ĂĐĐĞƉƚ ƚŚĞ ŐƌĞĞŶ ďŝŽͲ ƉůĂƐƟĐ ďĂŐƐ͘ dŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ďƌĂŶĚĞĚ ƉĂƉĞƌ ďĂŐƐ ŚĞůƉ ŵĂŬĞ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƟŶŐ ĨŽŽĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŵƉŽƐƟŶŐ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŬĞĞƉ ĐŽŶƚĂŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝŶ ĐŚĞĐŬ ǁŚŝůĞ ƌĞĐǇĐůŝŶŐ ŵŽƌĞ ĨŽŽĚ ʹ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŵĞĂŶƐ ŵŽƌĞ ŵƵůĐŚ͕ ĂŶĚ ůĞƐƐ ŵĞƚŚĂŶĞ͘ ^ŝŐŶ ƵƉ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬƉĂƉĞƌďĂŐƚƌŝĂů

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ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ Ă ďĞƐƚͲƉƌĂĐƟĐĞ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ ŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶŽƌƚŚ ĂŶĚ ƐŽƵƚŚ ŽĨ ƵƌůĞǁ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ WĂƌŬ Ăƚ ϳͲϰϱ ƉƐŽŵ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ >ĂǀĞƌƚŽŶ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ǁŽƵůĚ ĂĐĐŽŵŵŽĚĂƚĞ ƵƉ ƚŽ ϴϬ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ǁŚŽ ŚĂǀĞ Ă ĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŽŶ ƚŽ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ͘ dŚŝƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ǁŽƵůĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ Ă ŚŽŵĞ ĨŽƌ ůŽĐĂůƐ ǁŚŽ ƐƚƌƵŐŐůĞ ƚŽ ĮŶĚ ĂŶ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ place to live in Hobsons Bay through the private rental ŵĂƌŬĞƚ͘ dŽ ǀŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚĞůů ƵƐ ǁŚĂƚ ǇŽƵ ƚŚŝŶŬ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ĞƉƐŽŵƐƚƌĞĞƚĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞŚŽƵƐŝŶŐ

dǁŽ ŶĞǁ ŐƌĂŶƚ ƐƚƌĞĂŵƐ ĂƌĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ƐŵĂůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƐĞĐƚŽƌƐ ǁŚŽ ǁĞƌĞ ŚĂƌĚĞƐƚ Śŝƚ ŚĂƌĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ Ks/ Ͳϭϵ ƉĂŶĚĞŵŝĐ ĐĂŶ ĂƉƉůǇ ĨŽƌ Ă YƵŝĐŬ ZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ 'ƌĂŶƚ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚĂƐ ,ĞĂƌƚ Ϯ͘Ϭ ŐƌĂŶƚƐ͘ &ƵŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƵƉ ƚŽ Ψϭ͕ϱϬϬ ƉĞƌ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚ ŝƐ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ƚŽ ƌĞďƵŝůĚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌ ƉŽƐƚͲ Ks/ ͘ 'ƌĂŶƚ funding can be used on a range of services, such as website ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ͕ ďƌĂŶĚŝŶŐ͕ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŵĞŶƚŽƌŝŶŐ Žƌ ƐƚĂī ƵƉƐŬŝůůŝŶŐ͘ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĐůŽƐĞ ŽŶ ϯϬ Ɖƌŝů ϮϬϮϮ Žƌ ƵŶƟů ƚŚĞ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƉŽŽů ŝƐ ĞǆŚĂƵƐƚĞĚ͘ ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ŐƌĂŶƚ ƐƚƌĞĂŵ ĨŽƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ ƌĞĂĐƟǀĂƟŽŶƐ ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ ŐƌŽƵƉƐ ŽĨ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ Žƌ ƚƌĂĚĞƌ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƟŽŶƐ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ Žƌ ƚŽ ĂƉƉůǇ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ĂƵͬŐƌĂŶƚƐ

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Reparations offer is welcomed By Oliver Lees Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation has welcomed the state government’s announcement of reparations packages for Aboriginal Victorians that belong to the Stolen Generations, and believe there will be many in the west who will qualify for the scheme. On March 3, the details of the Stolen Generations Reparations Package were revealed, with financial reparations, healing support and an individualised apology from the state available to First Nations people who were

removed from their families before 1977. Affected individuals will be able to access a payment of $100,000 from the end of March. Kamilaroi man and Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation executive officer Peter Webster has a personal appreciation for this historic effort to recognise past wrongdoing against Aboriginal communities. Mr Webster was himself removed from his family as a child in New South Wales and transported to Melbourne. Growing up without his immediate family he had little understanding of his true cultural

heritage, but admitted he always felt that there was something missing in his life. Speaking after the state government’s announcement, Mr Webster said although no amount of money could fix the wrongs of the past, he felt the state’s step towards formal recognition would help the Victorian Aboriginal community find closure. “We have a number of people in Melton and … Wyndham Vale areas like that will be applying for this though they fit that criteria,” Mr Webster said. “I think it will help them with their healing

and reconnecting back to their culture in their community.” Mr Webster said having a formal apology from the government is something that he and his colleagues had been advocating for through his work at Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation and the Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation. “I think people are going to get confused with what the apology is,” he said. “It’s not for people today to apologise for what they feel that they’re being accused of doing. It’s an apology for Australia’s history, on what went on in history.”

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Lighting up curious young minds Scienceworks has announced its exciting new exhibition, which focuses on the science behind and the importance of light. ‘Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light’ opens on May 14, and utilises hands-on, interactive play to educate curious minds on what exactly light is, how we see it and what we can do with it. The exhibition explores visual perception and illumination through colour, sound and action.

Participants will learn how light behaves, where it comes from, how it reflects and refracts and what tools have been invented to try and understand it. Children will get the opportunity to manipulate mirrors and engage with a series of warped reflections, and well as dance to the beats of an invisible laser sensor chamber. Creative Industries Minister Danny Pearson said there was no better way to learn about science than through hands-on activities,

which is exactly what Scienceworks’ new exhibition offers. “The exhibition will light up curious minds of all ages and adds to the exciting new experiences across our museums this year,” he said. ‘Illuminate: How Science Comes to Light’ will run until July 2023, with tickets on sale now. Details: https://museumsvictoria.com. au/scienceworks/whats-on/illuminate/ Molly Magennis

Hobsons Bay cuncil will be given $30,000 from the state government to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the municipality. The Greenline (Active Travel Corridor) Project in Spotswood and South Kingsville not only aims to promote walking and cycling as a mode of transport, but also to foster a sense of safety for vulnerable road users in Hobsons Bay. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said that the importance of pedestrian and cyclist safety cannot be understated. “This is an essential investment that is being made into road safety in Spotswood and South Kingsville to encourage safe active transport through the inner west,” she said. A total of 22 Victorian councils will share in $1.4 million through the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) annual local government grant program. Projects are split between two categories, 15 analysis projects and 15 small-scale infrastructure projects. Data from the TAC has shown that pedestrians and cyclists account for almost 20 per cent of fatalities in the past five years, with 28 pedestrians and 11 cyclists killed in 2021 alone. The program was launched in 2012 and encourages councils to work closely with their local communities to develop solutions to address safety issues for cyclists and pedestrians. Molly Magennis

Smile Squad is on its way The Victorian Government is making it easier for our kids to get the dental care they need. Find out more at smilesquad.vic.gov.au

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from Belle the Roller Fairy and an African drumming workshop from Order of Australia Medal awardee Ray Pereira. I hope to see you all there from noon on Sunday, March 13 at McNish Reserve, Court Street, Yarraville (joining Cruickshank Park). If you enter through Cruickshank Park, you likely pass six trees on Tuppen Street adorned in pink, including homemade woollen pom poms, ribbons and roses, which have been decorated by the Friends of Cruickshank Park to raise awareness of breast cancer. Visitors are encouraged to add more home-made or sustainable objects to the trees; so bring your favourite pink decorations with you and add your memento in support of breast cancer awareness and your local community. The Stony Creek Music Festival is a true celebration of live music, art and entertainment for families of all ages to enjoy. Let’s all come together to experience what makes our city so vibrant – I know I will be.

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Briefs Freight company charged A freight transport company has been charged by WorkSafe after a worker was killed while unloading sections of large steel light poles from a truck at Altona North. The incident occured in June 2020, when two of the sections became unstable and fell off the truck onto the 56-year-old man. Norman Carriers (Aust) Pty Ltd faces two charges under a section of the Occupational Health and Safety Act by failing to provide a safe system of work that would eliminate or reduce the risk of loads becoming unstable and falling from a truck. WorkSafe has also alleged that the company breached another section of the act by failing to provide information, instruction and training that would enable workers to unload trucks safely. The matter is listed for a hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on March 15.

Chambers Street Summer Series Baby Snakes Bar in Footscray will be transforming its laneway into a family friendly hub with live DJs and acoustic sessions. Catering by the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) will be available onsite and $1 from every beer sale will go towards supporting the ASRC. The Summer Series will take place on Saturday afternoons until 8pm and will run until March 12.

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Promoting recycling in the west By Molly Magennis The Vietnamese Association in Hobsons Bay is hosting a special exhibition to promote recycling among the community. The 5Rs Recycling Exhibition was created as a result of the association’s Zero to Hero program that it ran in 2020. The program was created to help the Vietnamese community adjust to the council’s new kerbside waste and recycling services that were introduced in 2020. Through this program, in collaboration with a local artist, participants designed a set of five mascot artworks and then proposed a set of five children’s books that aim to

promote the principles of recycle, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and refuse. “When council introduced [new] recycling [services], we really wanted to educate our members because we actually classify as a cultural group and we want to educate our new members on the importance of recycling,” Hobsons Bay Vietnamese Association president Myly Nguyen said. “We wanted to promote [the idea] to the members that they need to be involved, need to be responsible for climate change and things like that.” Ms Nguyen said the association is hoping to find some authors to write stories for their proposed children’s books soon, to not

only educate children on the importance of recycling, but also their parents and grandparents who will be reading the books to them. “Grandparents and kids play a very important role because they teach each other,” Ms Nguyen said. “The commitment of recycling from the grandparents, from the oldest generation … is really really important.” The exhibition will run from March 12-24 at the Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre in Altona. President Myly Nguyen with one of the mascots. (Joe Mastroianni) 270690

Business recovery begins with trusted advice Ella making a castle using recycled materials at a pop-up play space. (Joe Mastroianni) 270586

Kids invited to pop in and play Victoria University’s early childhood education department is running pop-up play spaces around Footscray as part of an innovative placement program for its students. Students will be using recycled materials like cardboard, pieces of fabric, milk cartons and cable reel’s to run these play spaces for children of any age. The placement will allow students to engage with children, gain their trust, and observe how they use their own creativity to play. “We really have to believe that children are clever and creative and inventive,” said VU early childhood education lecturer Sarah Jobson. “The best way to do that is to watch what children do when they’re playing with lots of loose parts. “It’s also great for our students, to meet people in the community, and to have conversations with parents and carers about their children, and just enjoy that social aspect of talking to parents and children and meeting together in a community space.” Ms Jobson said while COVID did speed up the development of this program as families needed safe outdoor spaces to play, the main reason behind the play spaces was to teach students how to properly interact with families and children. “When they become early childhood teachers, they know how to interact with families, they know how to trust children, they know how to feed their ingenuity, they know how to provide lots of materials and then to stand back and wait for the amazingness to happen.” VU’s pop-up play spaces will run at Footscray Park and Railway Reserve on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9-11am and 1-3pm until March 26.

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West tourism in ‘no-man’s-land’ By Oliver Lees An organisation dedicated to promoting the tourism sector in Melbourne’s west believes the region has been overlooked by the state government’s strategy to revive the struggling industry. Western Melbourne Tourism (WMT) works in partnership with local government, local business and universities across six council areas in the west to advocate on the industry’s behalf to the state and federal government. Last month, Victoria once again opened its borders to vaccinated international travellers in what was seen as a welcome step for tourism providers.

But WMT and independent analysts feel the western region will struggle to rebound at the rate of other parts of the state. A WMT spokesperson added that unlike the CBD and regional Victoria, Melbourne’s west relies more on those coming to the region to visit friends and relatives, domestic business and international students, rather than traditional holiday tourism. WMT executive officer Richard Ponsford said that the large multicultural population in the west means many individuals and businesses depend on international visitation. “We’re sort of in a no-man’s-land, we haven’t enjoyed quite the same levels of support that the CBD and regional Victoria has,” Mr

Ponsford said. Mr Ponsford said while the WMT welcomed the state government’s $200 million announce for the tourism sector, he felt at a state and federal government level, the funneling of funds to regional areas and the CBD was unfair. According to Tourism Research Australia data, domestic overnight visitor spending dropped 68 per cent within the greater Melbourne region, which includes the CBD and Melbourne’s west, from the first 10 months of 2019 to the same time 2021. Decisive Consulting analyst Karl Flowers said this change has hit the west specifically, as many residents from the region work within

the visitor economy. “The worst affected Australian industry by COVID has been the visitor economy and the worst affected area in Australia of this worst affected industry is central and western Melbourne,” Mr Flowers said. A Visit Victoria spokesperson said the organisation works closely with WMT. “Visit Victoria contributed to Western Melbourne Tourism’s 2021-24 Tourism Strategy and remains in discussion about delivering on the strategy’s objectives,” the spokesperson said.

Briefs Footscray burglary Police are seeking public assistance to help identify a burglar who attempted to break into a house in Footscray on Saturday, February 26. It is believed the man and another man got out of a silver Volkswagen Golf on Shepherd Street and broke into a car stealing sunglasses and other personal items just before 7am. One of the men, who was wearing a high-vis top, then attempted to break into a house on the same street before driving away empty handed, police said. Police believe the same men drove to Droop Street in Footscray later that morning and stole a multi-tool kit from a car.

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Flying high at Moomba for charity The Yarraville Girl Guides will represent Girl Guides Victoria in Moomba’s Birdman Rally this weekend in a fundraising effort for Backpacks 4 VIC Kids. The iconic Birdman Rally will take place in Birrarung Marr on Sunday, March 13, and involves competitors attempting to soar across the Yarra River with the help of a homemade flying apparatus. The 2022 rally marks the third year Girl Guides Victoria have participated in the event.

Lily Lopez from the Yarraville Ranger Girl Guides is set to man the flying machine, which will be in the shape of a backpack to represent the charity they’re raising money for. It’s made out of donated and recycled materials such as cardboard, chicken wire, bamboo and hessian bags. Backpacks 4 VIC Kids is a not for profit organisation that provides essential items like clothing, sleepwear and toiletries for children in foster care.

Lily said the Yarraville unit wanted to choose a charity that worked closely with young people. As the pilot, Lily said she is a bit nervous about the event but knows what an awesome experience it will be. “It’s a once in a lifetime experience and it’s going to a good cause so I’m happy and excited to do it.” So far the girls have raised almost $2500 towards their $10,000 target.

Detectives from Melton impounded a car in Brooklyn on March 7, after it was detected travelling more than double the speed limit. A 1999 Honda Civic was detected speeding on Hight Street in Melton West about 2.50am. Police believe it was travelling at 136km/h in a 60km/h zone. The air wing assisted officers on the ground as the car reached what is believed to have been 180km/h as it passed through Rockbank and Ravenhall. The 31-year-old Melton woman was intercepted by police on the Westgate Freeway near Grieve Parade, where she told officers she was running late for work. Her car was impounded for 30 days.

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By Molly Magennis A female focused hub in Maidstone has been crowned Maribyrnong’s most Innovative Business of 2022. MAMAWEST, a hair salon and collaborative space, is the brainchild of Sheridan Shaw and was recognised during Maribyrnong council ‘s 2022 Civic Awards. The business venture was born during the pandemic, when Ms Shaw said she had an undeniable desire to launch a space that was not only home to a premium hair salon, but that would provide opportunities for other businesswomen to thrive as well. “I had a desire to launch a space and get us a space double the size of what I actually needed to hold space for other women in business as well and women in business that were struggling to survive through COVID as well,” she said. While the prospect of starting up such a big business venture during such a tumultuous time was scary, Ms Shaw said was determined to see her idea come to fruition. “It was an undeniable streak of fire within me that I just could not deny. I was just like, it was greater than the fear, the belief and the faith in the concept.” “I could see that there was a gap in the west for firstly, a premium hair salon service where you didn’t have to travel across the bridge or to the city or to Fitzroy to get a quality haircut. Just having a place down the road to be able to not only get your hair done, but also get your nails done, also get your brows done.” Ms Shaw said winning this award felt like a

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dream come true, and was all the more special as it coincided with the 10 year anniversary of her sobriety. “It was … getting clean and getting clean within a community of other people that

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were also getting clean that really taught me the value of community and it was thanks to that community that I learnt … the power of actually helping others,” she said.

New trees have been planted along Altona’s Skeleton Creek Trail as part of a government initiative to provide more green spaces and shade in the west. The 200 advanced trees planted along Altona’s Skeleton Creek Trail are part of the more than 30,000 trees being planted across the western suburbs from last spring to this autumn. The tree plantings are part of the first phase of the state government’s More Trees for a Cooler Greener West initiative. The government has invested $5 million million to plant the new trees in growth areas across six councils in a bid to drive down pollution, improve air quality. The second phase of the program is currently open for councils and community groups to submit applications, with all projects in phase two set to be completed by November 30. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the trees will help the state address climate change and “support our goal of halving emissions by 2030.” “We’re planting the right trees in the right places to give local communities in the western suburbs more opportunities to enjoy and explore nature.” Altona MP Jill Hennessy said: “These new trees, along the much-loved Skeleton Creek trail, will make walking the trail cooler for locals and visitors alike.”

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Changed traffic conditions on the West Gate Freeway and Williamstown Road During March, April, May 2022

Crews are working hard to widen the freeway from 8 to 12 lanes From late February/March there will be changed traffic conditions on the West Gate Freeway, heading towards the city, to create the space we need to set up a new work area. There will also be regular overnight closures of Williamstown Road, under the West Gate Freeway, for freeway widening above.

What to expect On the West Gate Freeway (pictured right): Citybound drivers on the freeway will need to decide at Muir Street pedestrian bridge to merge left to exit at Williamstown Road. All lanes will continue to the West Gate Bridge. The citybound speed limit will be reduced to 60km/h in this section of the freeway to facilitate these changes. On Williamstown Road: There will be regular nightly closures of Williamstown Road in both directions under the West Gate Freeway, between March and May. Signed detours will be in place.

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COVID death toll still on the rise By Molly Magennis Twenty-one Hobsons Bay residents died with or due to COVID-19 between December 8, 2021, and February 21, 2022, with the municipality recording the third highest number of deaths in the north-west during that time period. According to the Department of Health data, Brimbank recorded the highest number of COVID-related deaths during this period (65). Booster shot rates in Williamstown and

Williamstown North continue to increase, and as of March 2, with 65-70 per cent of residents in the 3016 postcode triple-vaxxed. Third dose vaccination rates in Altona North remain stagnant however, with only 45-50 per cent of residents having received their booster. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said council has worked very hard to install a series of pop-up vaccine hubs around the municipality to ensure all residents can get vaccinated. “Any death is sad for us, we don’t like to see

any deaths in Hobsons Bay,” he said. “We’ve worked very hard to counter the disease and worked very closely with Dr Mukesh Haikerwal.” “I do encourage people to get vaxxed, get their third vax as soon as they can, as soon as they’re able to.” Maribyrnong recorded 15 deaths during this time period, and the local government area of Hume recorded the most deaths in the west, with 35 residents dying with or due to COVID. According to the department, people with

COVID are 66 per cent less likely to die if they have had two doses of the vaccine, compared to someone of their own age who is unvaccinated or has only had one dose. A spokesperson for the Department of Health said the evidence is clear. “If you’re yet to get your third dose, it’s easier than ever,just walk in or book at a state-run centre, head to a participating GP or pharmacy, or drop by a pop-up vaccination clinic in your local area.”

Junior lifesaving medals Lifesavers from Hobsons Bay showed off their skills on the weekend in the 2022 Victorian Junior Championships. Held in Lorne, 860 lifesavers aged 8-12 competed in the event, with athletes from Altona Life Saving Club and Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club particularly impressive on the sand and in the water. Altona member Charlotte Dunn was crowned the under-13 female beach champion, winning the beach sprint and placing second in the beach flags. Athletes from Williamstown also took home 13 medals across the beach and water events during the two day event. Overall, Williamstown Swimming and Lifesaving Club finished ninth with 119.2 points and Altona Life Saving Club placed 17th. Life Saving Victoria manager of aquatic sport Simon Butterly said he was particularly impressed with the skills and teamwork the

junior athletes displayed over the weekend. “The level of talent in the water and on the beach, as well as the competitive spirit seen from all our competitors and clubs, makes me very excited for the future of both lifesaving sports and our patrol service for many years to come,” he said. “The skills gained throughout these lifesavers’ early years of competition could help our junior athletes to save a life while on patrol.”

Altona member Charlotte Dunn.

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Footscray and Altona traders have rebelled against Sunday trading and will only open on four of the designated 10 Sunday trading days this year.

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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Laverton underpass now open By Molly Magennis The new Aircraft Station pedestrian and cyclist underpass in Laverton is now open as part of the Aviation Road level crossing removal project. The new underpass allows commuters to easily access the Aircraft Station platform from the north and south, and has been fitted with natural light filters and CCTV cameras. Accessible ramps at both ends of the station,and centrally in the underpass, have also been installed. During the second phase of the project,

100 new and upgraded car parking spaces at Aircraft Station will be built as part of the Car Parks for Commuters Program. In order to complete the final stage of car park works, the station’s car park will be closed until 10am, Thursday, March 10 for asphalting, with alternative parking available at Laverton Station. Crews will also install a secure bike cage, with cyclists able to access a new 26 space bike storage facility, as well as 37 bike hoops at the station by the end of March. Finishing and landscaping works will continue over the next couple of months, and

will see including more than 350 new trees planted around the station forecourt. Altona MP Jill Hennessy said the new pedestrian and cyclist underpass will allow safe and effective community access to the station. “It’s exciting to see the last stage of the project take shape at Aviation Road, thank you to our great community for their patience while we complete these important works,” she said. The Aviation Road level crossing was removed in September 2019, by moving the road onto a new bridge over the railway line. The new Aircraft Station pedestrian and cyclist underpass is now open. (Supplied)

Inclusion in sport still has long way to go

Rodney Johnstone receiving his award from Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran alongside councillors Michael Clarke, Sarah Carter, Simon Crawford and Bernadette Thomas.

Community legend is recognised Rodney Johnstone has been named Maribyrnong council’s 2022 Citizen of the Year for his continual and tireless community service. Mr Johnstone was recognised during the council’s Civic Award ceremony on February 24, where a host of awards were given out to deserving community members. While he knew he had been nominated for the award, Mr Johnstone was pleasantly surprised when he was officially named Citizen of the Year. Mr Johnstone has been involved in a string of community organistions and initiatives. His longest stint has been at the Footscray Hockey Club, where he initially joined in 1988 before taking up various coaching roles,

board member roles and finally serving as club president. “The people at the hockey club are fantastic, so it’s a great family atmosphere and just a good place to be,” Mr Johnstone said. “I just like the sport, it’s a terrific equaliser because you know whether you’re six or 76 you can still run around and play at any level or standard.” The project he’s most proud of however is establishing Footscray’s Community Bike Hub in 2014, which repairs donated bicycles for those in need, and helps to reduce the amount of bikes going in to landfill. “It was just something where there was a constant demand because of the number of people coming into our community from

overseas as refugees or asylum seekers,” he said. “It’s kind of a passion project because I just enjoy meeting different people.” While Mr Johnstone has family ties to Maribrynong, what he loves most about the community is the hunger that exists to get things done. “It’s a space where you can take a project to either council or service groups or people of influence and you can get them up and running.”

New research from Victoria and Federation Universities has revealed that whilst more women are getting involved in community sports, their inclusion and treatment within these male-dominated clubs need serious improvement. The research is funded by the Victorian government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, and is aimed at trying to gain an understanding of women and girls’ participation and experiences in sports that are traditionally played by men. The study included in-depth interviews with female players and discovered reports of women being taunted, criticised for their skills, ridiculed about their physical appearance and on the receiving end of highly inappropriate comments. According to the report, for many women this affected their ability to play their chosen sport, while for others this drove their passion to improve gender inclusivity. Many clubs do not offer equal equipment and facilities such as separate change rooms, bathrooms, and playing facilities – which are vital to create an inclusive environment. “The immediate challenge for organisations and participants is to call out inappropriate behaviours and actions when they happen, and to find ways to create all-inclusive club environments,” leading Professor Rochelle Eime said. “Male club members who offer themselves up as champions of change and call out inappropriate behaviour and language may well be the most powerful force towards this inclusive change.” Molly Magennis

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Maribyrnong residents lost $5m to pokies last month Residents in Maribyrnong lost over $5 million in January on poker machines, as usage continues to ramp up following eased COVID restrictions. Data from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission revealed that during October 2021, when COVID restrictions were still largely present, residents lost around half a million dollars on electronic gaming machines (EGMS). However this figure spiked in December,

jumping to $6 million as COVID cases remained fairly stagnant, and Victorians were allowed more freedoms. Alliance for Gambling Reform chief advocate Tim Costello said over the course of the whole month of December, Victorians lost $250 million to poker machines. “This is by far the most money lost to poker machines in a single month ever, a record that should never have been broken,” he said. It comes as Maribyrnong council continues

to push for community feedback on its draft Reducing Harm from Gambling Policy, which seeks to address increasingly recognised harmful impacts from gambling. According to council, there are currently 471 electronic gaming machines across nine venues in Maribyrnong, with Maidstone and Braybrook being the biggest losers in the municipality due to their low socioeconomic status. Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran said gambling is slowly being recognised

as a public health concern. “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. “If we are to successfully reduce the harm being caused by poker machines we need to bring the community along with us.” Molly Magennis

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Wild ways to cool off at the zoo The calendar season may have ticked over from summer to autumn, but forecasts are still trending high. On days where temperatures rise above 25°C, zookeepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo get creative to provide ample opportunities for the animals to cool off. Savannah keeper Laura Harbridge said that while the animals are perfectly adapted to cope with soaring temperatures, enrichment experiences, such as flavoured ice blocks, misters and sprinkler systems, are tailored to offer new and novel experiences with an icy cold pay off. “Our animals are a mix of African and Australian native species, so they’re built for this climate,” said Ms Harbridge. “We find most of the animals take care of themselves, as their exhibits at the zoo are built to mimic their wild environments, and include plenty of shade and water. “We offer various enriching experiences to our animals every single day. Even when it’s hot, we’re focusing on offering differing stimuli, such as flavours, scents, textures and physical sensations. The cool-down is an added bonus.” Just like humans, mental and physical activity are critical to animal wellbeing. Zookeepers provide a variety of activities, experiences and habitat designs to encourage animals to use their senses, move their bodies, and display natural, species-specific behaviours. For the southern white rhino, this involves rolling around in wallows to slather on a layer of moisturising and sun-protecting mud.

A wallowing rhinoceros making a splash. Right: Ice blocks are a favourite on hots days at Werribee Zoo; An Africa wild dogs cools off on a hot day. (Pictures: Supplied)

While for nimble fingered vervet monkeys, this includes receiving pieces of maize and frozen fruit in an ice block to promote their fine motor skills. Ms Harbridge says that while the calendar season has changed, we all still have a job to do to help out our native neighbours.

“Keeping fresh water available to wildlife should be a year-round activity. We often see extremely hot days through March and April, so maintaining the bird baths and other wildlife-friendly water vessels remains important.” 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 18 years and over are required to provide proof of full vaccination and follow current Victorian Government directions at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au. For more information, visit zoo.org.au.

Police will be out in full force this long weekend By Acting Inspector Amanda Bowden, Footscray Police Station Police in Melbourne’s western suburbs are gearing up for Operation Arid, a statewide road policing operation conducted over the Labour Day long weekend. Operation Arid commences Friday, March 11 and finishes Monday, March 14. Operation Arid will use all available personnel from local road policing units, general duties and other regional resources. Specialist road policing resources, including booze buses, will be tasked to identified high risk areas, and mobile speed cameras will be set up in high risk locations. The major focus for the operation will be on impaired driving, speed, fatigue, distraction offences and seatbelt compliance. Police will be out in force both to educate drivers and to enforce road rules, with a view to preventing lives lost and serious injuries. Acting Senior Sergeant Amber Rawson from Westgate Highway Patrol said: “We’re aware this this is one of the first long weekends where people’s movements aren’t restricted so we anticipate a lot more traffic on the roads. We are appealing for motorists to plan ahead, and to manage their fatigue so that they arrive to their destination safely.” Acting Senior Sergeant Rawson reinforced that road policing is everyone’s business, and that each of us have a role to play in reducing road trauma. That may be as simple and looking after mates and making sure they don’t drink or use drugs and drive, making sure drivers are well rested and have adequate breaks, and leaving just five minutes earlier so that motorists aren’t rushing to their destination. Equally important is consideration for

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Watching on as the world weeps When Russia officially invaded Ukraine on February 21, the world watched on as millions of civilians rushed to flee the country, and those who stayed took up arms to defend their nation. MOLLY MAGENNIS spoke to two local Australian-Ukrainians about how it has felt to watch a country they love suffer under the threat of destruction.

or those with Ukrainian heritage in Australia, watching on from almost 13,000 kilometres away as Russia invades its democratic neighbour has been nothing short of devastating. Despite many being born in Australia, they have an unwavering connection to their heritage and culture. Olenka Hrynevich is the secretary of the Ukrainian Association in Sunshine, established in 1952. She’s a first generation Ukrainian-Australian, after both her parents and grandparents escaped from Ukraine during World War II. A lot of her early childhood memories were steeped in her family’s culture, including participating in Ukrainian scouting, traditional singing, and Saturday morning Ukrainian classes. “It was very important to both my parents and both sets of grandparents to bring us up immersed in that culture as children,” she said.

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- Roksolana Cyxo Watching the war unfold from Australia, Olenka said the overwhelming emotion she’s been experiencing is helplessness. While it has been amazing to see the world banding together and getting behind her people, she’s worried not enough action is being taken to actually help them on the frontline. “We gather in groups here and we support each other and we try to do what we can, but there’s that sense of helplessness that the aid from the world, it’s alright to gather, but that aid actually has to be proactive, and something needs to happen,” she said. “It’s not just raising the awareness, but we need action from around the world.” Roksolana Cyxo lives in Footscray, and is a third generation Ukrainian-Australian. Despite being born in Australia, like Olenka, her heritage is a huge part of her identity. She agrees that while the support from the rest of the world has been remarkable, Ukrainians need to take on this fight themselves. “I do think fundamentally that it’s important that Ukraine fight this fight for itself, because this is a process of Ukrainians’, I guess self determination to a certain extent,” she said. However, no-fly zones enforced by NATO, which would prevent Russia from launching airstrikes, would be beneficial she said. “I am kind of stuck between Ukraine needs to fight this, but it is also fighting it for the whole democratic world.” Roksolana has extended family living in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, in western Ukraine, and said she has been trying to keep in touch with them as much as possible. “We message with them and it’s really not, we don’t really chat about what’s happening but more, just to make sure that they’re okay, and kind of finding out what they’re doing,” she said. “They’ve essentially just decided to stay where they are.” Roksolana said she spends hours upon hours everyday on social media and watching the news, bewildered by the fact that something like this is actually happening in the 21st century. “How can this actually happen in today’s world when we have apparently learnt from the world wars, and the fact that wars don’t really get you anywhere?” she said. “I just still can’t even put into words how unfathomable it is.” Olenka said her mother has also been watching on in disbelief, saddened at the fact that after being declared independent over 30 years ago, Ukraine is still fighting for its freedom.

A woman runs as she flees with her family across a destroyed bridge in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, March 2. 2022. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Centre: Members of the Sunshine Ukrainian Association have been attending rallies in the city, and have invited the community to tie blue and yellow ribbon on the fence of their community centre to show their solidarity with Ukraine. (Pictures: Supplied) Above, left to right: Olenka Hrynevich in Kyiv; Roksolana Cyxo and her husband; Refugees from Ukraine wait at the railway station in Chelm, from where they will take a special train to Warsaw, Poland. (Pictures: Supplied and EPA/Bartlomiej Wojtowicz)

“She’s just so sad like all of us because she thought it would finish when her parents were hiding her in the bomb shelters in the ‘30s. “They thought that, finally, what they’d been fighting for all their lives had come to fruition, and now 30 years later, it’s threatened.” Olenka describes Putin as a “unstable man”, who has instigated a “selfish act” to leave some sort of egotistical legacy behind. “[He wants] to be not known as someone who saw the Soviet Union crumble, but he wants to regain that power again, it’s a personal thing,” she said. “His ultimate goal is to destroy anything

that’s Ukrainian, and he denies that there is a history.” Roksolana said she believes Putin has a world view that Ukraine is not an independent nation, but rather an extension of Russia. “I read something yesterday that essentially Putin has become a victim of his own propaganda, he has started believing his own propaganda,” she said. “I think it’s the product of a lunatic and it’s just ridiculous that he has so much power to be able to mobilise a country’s military and nuclear weapons and everything. This is what happens when there are totalitarian regimes

and there’s no balance of power.” Despite Russia’s huge military forces, Roksolana refuses to consider the prospect of a Ukraine governed by Putin. “That thought hasn’t crossed my mind because I refuse to believe that that would happen because I believe so strongly in the will of the Ukrainian people and increasingly, that we’re being supported internationally by pretty much every other country in the world. “Although there will be a ton of destruction and loss of lives and loss of livelihoods and loss of future, I cannot accept that this will end with Russia taking over Ukraine completely.”

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Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop Maribyrnong Community Centre is hosting a Macrame Plant Hanger workshop, where participants will learn the fun and delicate craft of macrame. The guided workshop will go for three hours, with all levels of experience welcome. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, March 15 from 10am-1pm, and will cost $20. ■ https://www.trybooking.com/BWWAZ

Stony Creek Music Festival The Stony Creek Music Festival is a free event headlined by Painters and Dockers with Rebecca Barnard as MC. Located at McNish Reserve, Court Street, Yarraville, there will be food, music and entertainment for the whole family. The event will start at noon. ■ Michael, 0434 473 734

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 Hobsons Bay community. ■ https://events.humanitix.com/ hbcfgolf2022

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton, from 7-9.30pm. ■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

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

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

Photographer’s choice pic is of Roberta Joy Rich who has a new exhibition at the Footscray Community Arts called ‘The Purple Shall Govern Exhibition’. (Damjan Janevski) 270254_01

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

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.

Hikoi Brothers is for men of all ages in the western suburbs. The group meets fortnightly on Sundays for walks, talking about a range of topics while enjoying the different tracks in Wyndham. ■ http://ow.ly/JpJR50HOVuN

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 Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the 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

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

Mouth organ band The Yarraville Mouth Organ Band meets Friday evenings at 203 Williamstown Road, Yarraville. Great music, friendly atmosphere. Everyone is welcome. ■ Heather, 9399 2190

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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.

Join Landcare The Friends of Presidents Park meet on the first Thursday of the month, from 10am- noon. This is a new conservation group. No prior knowledge required. Meet in the car park near the river and Shaws Bridge. ■ admin@werribeeriver.org.au

U3A Werribee Toastmasters Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

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

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

U3A Werribee Region is a not-for-profit organisation consisting of semi-retired and retired residents of Wyndham. It conducts a variety of weekly classes run by volunteers. ■ Rick, 0402299220

Education volunteers EdConnect Australia is on the search for Wyndham residents to mentor and volunteer with students for the 2022 school year. The charity places volunteers in local schools to help improve the lives of vulnerable young people and equip them with life skills. EdConnect Australia offers training and support to its volunteers. ■ www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/volunteer/ or 1800 668 550

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.

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Foot Pain or Heel Pain? Foot pain is extremely common, affecting more than 80% of people at some point in their lives, with heel pain being the most common of all human foot complaints. Despite their frequency, these conditions are often mismanaged and incorrectly treated, leaving many sufferers spending time and money on treatments without long-term solutions or relief. But why are such common problems seemingly so hard to treat effectively? We asked one of Australia’s leading foot, knee and leg pain experts, and practitioner to some of the worlds best athletes, Dr. Paul Dowie, from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics.

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“Besides the fact that the foot is one of the bodies most complex structures and we are on them all the time, there are two major reasons foot pain and particularly heel pain treatment is often ineffective, especially long-term. Either only the symptoms are being addressed and not the underlying cause or the exact nature of the condition is not being identified or understood. For example, most heel pain is incorrectly assumed to be an inflammatory condition, but it is nearly always a result of nerve impingement or tissue degeneration. Tissue thickening is often mistaken for inflammation, contributing to incorrect diagnoses and treatment. This is a big problem because treating your degenerative condition with anti-inflammatory medications or injections can actually cause further tissue damage, making your condition worse.” Follow us on Facebook to find out more.

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

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QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

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Agreement (4) Gaseous fuel (9) Popular aquarium fish (5) Surreptitious (11) Harm (3) Beachwear (7) Rib-like structure (5) Absence of motion (10) Showy (11) Society below the surface (10) To place imortance on (9) Blasphemous (7) Horrible (5) Actor, Oscar – (5) Sole (4) Unhappy (3)

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No. 071 Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

QUICK QUIZ

What is the name of the Greek appetiser of fried or grilled cheese (pictured)?

What was the name of the first and only studio album recorded by the Sex Pistols?

What were the names of the three mascots of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games?

Which Australian drama series was set in the fictional town of Pearl Bay?

True or false: khaki is a synthetic fibre?

Which number does the Roman numeral L represent?

10 Monitor, anole and horned are all kinds of what animal?

Which classic nursery rhyme is said to be a reference to the Bubonic plague? What does the acronym NASDAQ stand for?

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

44 words: Excellent

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MOTOR STARWEEKLY.COM.AU The blanked off front ‘grille’ is the only obvious cue this Volvo XC40 is electrically powered. (Pictures: Supplied)

Auto style leader goes electric By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Our road test car this week is a Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin, which was particularly interesting as our family car is a Volvo XC40 T4 Inscription that we have owned for three years. It will be fascinating to find out how the two compare both in performance and the latest in technology. And decide if we hold onto our existing car or go the electric route.

Styling These days Volvo is one of world’s automotive style leaders and in my opinion the XC40 is the best shape from the company in many years. With a chunky, almost cheeky look it has an upright slightly-concave grille. In the Recharge the grille doesn’t need to take in air to cool the engine so is blanked off and has a very large Volvo badge in the centre. Deeply sculpted lower sections of the doors and upward swept D-pillars with lights in them also add to the looks.

no engine there. The small front boot has been nicknamed the frunk – short for front-trunk. Many owners use the frunk to store the electrical charging cables.

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The XC40 is a bit larger than others in its class at 4425mm long, 1863mm wide and 1652mm high. Every cubic centimetre of the interior space is put to good use. It has seating for five, but four adults and a child makes more sense. There’s slightly less foot-space in the Recharge as the battery under the floor steals some of it. The Scandinavian styling is simple almost to the point of being minimalistic in the dashboard area. There’s excellent storage space in the door pockets as the Volvo designers avoided taking up space with audio speakers. There’s also out-of-sight storage in drawers underneath the front seats. There’s even Volvo’s funny little rubbish holder that can be removed from the car when you get home and emptied out there. The load area is slightly smaller than that on the petrol and diesel models because the boot floor is higher in the electric model. There’s also a small boot under the bonnet as there’s

Our Volvo T4 Inscription has 140kW at 5000rpm. The Recharge Twin has more than double that, 300kW at just one rpm – that’s right, one rpm. It has two electric motors, hence the Twin in the name. Each motor produces 150kW and 330Nm, one drives the front wheels, the other the rear. That’s 660 newton metres which is the sort of grunt developed by a big petrol V8 displacing seven litres. Official energy consumption is 25.5kWh per 100km. We averaged just under 20kWh during our 355km test period. The official range is 418km as measured by the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) and we looked to be getting close to that figure.

Infotainment We certainly enjoyed the clarity of the Harman Kardon premium sound system, as the electric Volvo is very quiet inside it adds to the enjoyment.

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The portrait shape of the infotainment 9-inch inch screen makes more sense than landscape ones because you can see much further ahead on the sat-nav map. Volvo Cars’ driver infotainment system (Sensus) provides smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Safety The Swedish company’s approach to safety has never faltered over the many years it has focused on this vital feature. A host of features in the help avoid a crash, or minimise injuries if one does occur. The 360-degree camera system in our test car provided an overhead view of the Volvo and its surrounds – it’s almost as though a small drone with a camera is hovering over you. Great fun!

Driving Volvo’s Clean Zone two-zone climate system removes harmful pollutants and particles from outside the cabin to deliver what Volvo calls, “Scandinavian-fresh air on the inside”. It certainly is a pleasant place to be. The front seats are large and comfortable. In the rear I can sit ‘behind myself’ (I’m 180cm tall) with leg room to spare.

You don’t need to start the Volvo. Simply put your foot on the brake and select Drive or Reverse with a conventional ‘gear lever’ and the electric motor is ready to go. Somewhat oddly there’s still space for a Start/Stop button, but it has been blanked off. It can be driven as a one-pedal due to energy regeneration when slowing down. This can be a bit aggressive at first but we soon adapted to this and it became a personal challenge to avoid using the brakes at all. This is another clean feature as there’s no brake dust being created. People may ask why you need a family SUV that goes from zero to 100km/h in under five seconds. But the acceleration means you spend less time on the wrong side of the road when overtaking. And it’s really good fun to beat someone off the traffic lights who is in a big V8 with a lumpy idle who thinks he can whop you in a drag race. Childish? Yes, but what’s wrong with that! Handling is very good, with steering that almost seems to read your mind. The Recharge Twin has a lot more weight due to the heavy batteries - it weighs in at 2158kg, compared to our XC40 Inscription’s 1657kg. But it handles well as a fair bit of the weight is low down due to the heavy battery. Some road surfaces created more tyre noise than we anticipated. In particular the concrete surfaces on the motorway between the Gold Coast and Brisbane were louder that in our own Volvo XC40 turbo-petrol. Possibly due to the low rolling resistance tyres.

Summing up Electric power is the way of the future and Volvo is very Swedish in wanting to minimise global warming. Though the Recharge Twin is based on a vehicle using an internal combustion engine the conversion to make it an EV works well. Will we replace our turbo-petrol Volvo XC40 with an electric one? No, because we do a lot of long-distance holiday trips and charging would be slow in most places. We will wait until the 800 km battery and five-minute fast chargers arrive and buy one, if the price is right.

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Familiar face takes on coaching role at Altona New Altona Gators coach Jordan Lino saw himself coaching once his playing days were over, but never thought he would be a player-coach. Lino has been named playing-coach for the Big V division 2 side for this season, replacing Lanard Copeland. Lino said when approached to take on the role, he wasn’t expecting it at all. “It’s very exciting,” he said. “It was out of the blue. “It was nice that [director of coaching] Randy Shanklin had the confidence in me and felt like I could do the role. “I know the place, so I thought why not? Once I finished playing and I felt like the body was not at the level to continue to compete, I was interested in coaching. “This has come quicker than I thought.” Lino, who had been captain of the side the last couple of years, said the transition from player to playing-coach had been smooth so far.

He said having already got the respect and trust of the group helped with that. “It’s all business when I’m the coach, but when I’m in the playing role, they know we can have a laugh. “So far it has been easy to adjust.” The signing of Lino had a flow on effect for the side, with many players who were unsure if they were coming back signed on. He said they have a squad of 17 players, with many players returning from last season. Lino said at one point it didn’t look like they would get a side up. Samson Rocker, Joseph Mausar and Thomas Georgiadis are among the key players who are returning. TJ Remy is a strong point guard who has joined the club, as has Zac Polglaze. “We’ve added some key players to replace those who have left,” Lino said. “The team is filling out really well and we’ll be a bit more athletic and younger.”

Having been one of the top sides last season, which was called off early due to the pandemic, Lino said there was a sense of unfinished business. “The boys have who come back expected greatness last year,” he said. “One of the other contenders has gone up divisions, without even facing us. “There’s high expectations. Any other coach, it would be unrealistic to build on last season. “Once all the new squad pieces we have added start to gel and get that chemistry, we’re pretty confident to be a contender this season.” In a big upside for the Gators, they will have a new home court to play on, after massive renovations. Lino said they haven’t had a chance to train on the court, but were excited to play on it. “New stadium, new atmosphere and new vibe.” Jordan Lino in the new Altona Gators coach.

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Seagulls show promise By Tara Murray Williamstown might not have come away with the points against Essendon in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition on Saturday, but it ticked a lot of boxes. Facing the inform Bombers, the Seagulls knew they would be in for a challenge. Coach Penny Cula-Reid said heading into the game it wasn’t necessarily about the final result for them. “They are a great side that has been building for some time,” she said. “We knew it would be a bit of a challenge. We wanted our girls to have a good hot crack as we know how well Essendon has been going. “It was an indication of where we are at as a club and program.” The Bombers controlled the scoreboard throughout the match, winning 10.5 (65)-2.1 (13). Cula-Reid said the Bombers proved to be cleaner with the ball in the forward half and got the results on the scoreboard. “There were a couple of things we really wanted to work on,” she said. “We wanted to limit their inside 50s and

uncontested marks. And we wanted to win the clearances. “Putting up the numbers in our KPIs [key performance indicators] from our program, we ticked all the boxes. “The scoreboard didn’t reflect our efforts and endeavors. We played really well.” Ellie Cleland and Ruby Tripodi were the goal scorers for the Seagulls. Cula-Reid said it was the leaders that really stood up in the side. She said Tripodi played her best game for the season. Bridie Kennedy and Gabrielle Biedenweg-Webster stood up down back, while Eliza Straford also had a good game. Cula-Reid said for side it was about taking what they learned in the game and implementing it at training and in games. “Our defence is right, we have to work on attack,” she said. “It’s about that balance between attack and defence. Playing community football, you don’t have a lot of defensive strategy. “It’s about programming them to how we want them to play and that takes time. We’re seeing that coming through. “We want that continuity between the lines

and consistently hit the scoreboard. We didn’t hit the scoreboard as much as I would have liked.” The loss leaves the Seagulls sitting 1-3 after the opening month of the season. The Seagulls face North Melbourne on Sunday, which Cula-Reid said was a really winnable game. She said it would be a big few weeks for the side. “We’ve got some winnable games coming up,” she said. “We’ve got this week against North Melbourne and then a break and three matches before the Easter break. “If we can win two of those three games it will hold us in good stead for the second half of the season.” Meanwhile, the Western Bulldogs VFLW side was on the end of a big loss against the Casey Demons. The Bulldogs only goal of the game came in the first quarter, with the side losing 15.7 (97)-1.0 (6). Annaleise Xanthos was the goal scorer for the Bulldogs. Lucy Schneider had 21 possessions in the loss.

Former National Premier League star Marijan Cvitkovic is returning to Altona City for this year’s FV state league 1 north-west season. Altona City last week announced that Cvitkovic, who had two previous stints at the club, would be back on the field at Kim Reserve this season. Cvitkovic spent four years at the club as a junior, before returning in 2004 and was part of the club’s state 2 promotion winning side in 2005. Since then he has dominated in the Victorian Premier League and later National Premier League. He won the goal medal in 2013 for the best player in the competition and spent eight seasons at Melbourne Knights. He captained them for seven years, scoring 44 goals in 158 games. “It’s a beautiful feeling being back where it all started,” he told the club’s social media. “I’m very grateful and happy. “Everyone’s been so friendly and the playing group has been great. I’m really enjoying it.” Joining Cvitkovic at Altona City is former NPL goalkeeper Dami Salcin. Salcin spent more than a decade in VPL and NPL, playing for Dandenong City, Melbourne Knights and St Albans. Clinton Garley was the third former NPL player signing announced last week. Garley spent last season at Werribee City. Meanwhile, Altona City is through to the next round of the Australia Cup competition. The club was set to face Surf Coast in the third round, but Surf Coast forfeited in the week leading up to the game.

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Four from four the dream for Altona Sports Four premierships is the dream for Altona Sports this Saturday in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association. The club, which only has four sides, finished on top of the ladder in their respective divisions. On Saturday, all four won their semi-finals, to win through to the grand final. Committee member and player David Kip said the club had never achieved this before. “We used to have three sides, but with a new committee we managed to have four sides this season,” he said. “To have four sides in the grand finals is really good. The club has been going since the 1970s in different names and versions, but we’ve never made four grand finals in one year.” Kip said it had been a bit of a different year with COVID and the impacts and restrictions that come with that. He said despite that, the club had grown with players wanting to be around their teammates and enjoying getting back to their normal lives.

Altona Sports first XI

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The club and the committee had worked really hard in the off season to get new players to the club and help it grow. “I think just being able to play cricket has been really good,” he said. “Players just want

to play and there’s a really good culture at the club. “We got people at the club and recruited for the first XI and that has flowed down into the lower grades.”

Kip said ideally the club wants to get its first XI side back playing two-day cricket next season. That has been on the back burner the last two seasons due to COVID-19. “We want to be in the first two-day cricket competition. We want to play two-day cricket in the top side and have the lower grades playing one-day cricket. For now Kip and the club are focusing on this weekend. Their first XI will face Forsyth United Chargers in the division 4 grand final, after beating West Gate in their semi final. In that match Altona Spots made 9-145 before bowling West Gate out for 127. “The firsts didn’t lose a game all year,” he said. “The first side is the side to beat. They won a tough semi final with a couple of overs to go. In division 8, Altona Sports will face Williamstown Congs, in division 9 and 13 they will face Footscray Angliss. Tara Murray

Sports shorts VTCA Yarraville Club will play finals in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Clubbers entered the final round in fourth, but Keilor was just three points behind them. Rain ruined the final round, with the Clubbers match against Westmeadows and Keilor’s match against Abefeldie both unable to get under way and declared draws. The Clubbers will Aberfeldie in the first week of finals and the Druids will face Haig Fawkner. In lower divisions, Williamstown Congs and Williamstown Imperials were among the teams to lock in finals positions.

Premier Footscray was left on the sidelines on Saturday in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. All but two first XI matches were completed, despite the heavy rain and wet grounds. There was no play in Footscray’s match against Carlton, with both teams getting three points each for the draw. The Bulldogs slip to fifth, with Richmond getting a win. The Bulldogs face Northcote this Saturday.

The launch of the Kicking In For Kids Campaign. (Supplied)

Making footy cheaper By Tara Murray A new campaign has been launched to help keep young children playing football in Melbourne’s west. The Kicking In For Kids Campaign was launched by the Western Bulldogs and the Western Region Football League last week. As part of the campaign, the Bulldogs and its partners, will pay for the league registration fee for all WRFL junior players from under-8s to under-16s. More than 1300 footballs will be provided to WRFL clubs to help the clubs have the equipment needed to best help the kids as part of the campaign. Bulldogs chief executive Ameet Bains said children had been heavily affected by the pandemic. “As everyone is aware the last couple of years has been really difficult and really challenging with COVID,” he said. “Particularly our children, who sadly have been deprived a lot of childhood activities we’ve taken for granted. “Whether it’s going to school or kicking

the footy at their local footy club these are things that haven’t been able to be done. “It’s exciting to be here talking about the Kicking In For Kids Campaign. Throughout the campaign for season 2022, the league registration fee will be paid for every child in the WRFL from under-8s all the way through to under-16s. More than 5000 kids will benefit from that, it will lesson one of the barriers of returning to football. “We’re just so grateful to be part of this initiative, playing our part int getting kids back to being healthy and doing things they should be doing at this age.” WRFL chief executive Matthew Duck said it had been an incredibly challenging couple of years for everyone involved. He said 100s of children had stopped playing football in the west the last couple of years. “While the cost to play Australian rules football is very low in comparison to many other sports, we do know the barrier to entry for many. “This investment from the Western Bulldogs and their partners represents a

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significant financial investment into the local football ecosystem here in the west and is aimed squarely at reducing the costs with the benefit going directly to 5000 families here in the western suburbs.” The Burnham family from West Footscray Football Club are the faces of the campaign. Western Bulldogs stars Lachie Hunter and Isabella Grant were part of the launch. Both played their junior football in the WRFL. Grant said local footy was where you fall in love with the game. “For me, footy is the first place I felt comfortable being myself … Especially young girls growing up, they can feel like they are part of the community and they’re safe to be who they are. “This provides an opportunity to stay in that system.” Hunter added: “I grew up in Williamstown and played under-9s to under-16s. I spent a lot of years there. “The thing I remember is that’s where I met a lot of my best mates now. I still hang out with a lot of kids I played in under-9s, under-10s teams with.”

Soccer Yarraville Glory, Altona East Phoenix, Williamstown and Altona City are all through to the next round of the Australia Cup. Round three matches were played across the weekend, with state league 1 teams coming into the competition. Yarraville Glory beat Heidelberg Eagles, 1-0 while Altona East Phoenix beat Berwick City, 3-2. Williamstown won 2-1 against Lalor United and Altona City won on a forfeit. In the Nike F.C Cup, Yarraville Glory and Williamstown both forfeited.

NPL Altona Magic remains without a win in the National Premier League competition after losing 1-0 to the Eastern Lions on Saturday night. The Lions opened the scoring in the 20th minute through Ryan Losty. It would prove to be the winner, with no team scoring after that. The Magic sit 13th after three rounds. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Rams set for finals as summer league wraps up Newport Rams are set for a big finals series in the Baseball Victoria summer league. The Rams men’s division 2 side sits second and the women’s division 2 side are both sitting top of the ladder heading into the final round of the season. Men’s coach Sean Arnott said before the weekend’s matches, that overall it had been a really strong season for the club. “The thirds are on top as well,” he said. “We’re a couple of points in front in the club championship and that would be nice to win,” he said. “We haven’t really spoken about it, but it’s something that we have kept an eye on and it

would be nice to win.” For Arnott in his first season at the club, he said it was hard to judge how they would go this season. “I’m very happy,” he said. “It is hard to say coming into a new club what the expectations are. “The club wants to become a division 1 club and are very active around that. There is an expectation to play finals and go from there.” On Sunday, the men’s side defeated St Kilda 5-4 in a close match. It was a good result having had a bit of a stumble the week before. Arnott said that the overall performance had been good this season.

“The pitching has been really good and I think our pitchers have been as good as any other pitchers in the league. “Tyler Comben and David Asp have been pitching. Tyler is in his early 20s and David in his mid-40s.” Arnott said having knocked off last season’s premiers during the season, they would take plenty of confidence into the finals series. They face St Kilda again on Thursday night and the Ormond Glenhuntly on Sunday to finish the regular season. The women’s side will also take plenty of confidence into the finals, sitting comfortably on top of the laddder.

On Saturday, they beat Geelong Baycats, 25-4. The Rams have a bye in the final round. Meanwhile, Williamstown Wolves had a 3-0 loss to Mulgrave Rebels in the men’s division 2 competition. The Wolves sit fith heading into the final round, but are too far back to finish in the top four. Footscray’s men had a 16-6 loss to Pakenham in division 3, while its women’s team had a 15-2 loss to Essendon in division 2. Tara Murray

Finals dream is over for Spotswood

Soli Ropati will move into the wing attack position.

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Falcons ready for risk City West Falcons are prepared to take the risk and run with small squads for this year’s Victorian Netball League season. While many clubs are preparing to have extra players amid possible isolation challenges, the Falcons have gone the opposite way. Falcons coach Marg Lind said for them this season was about getting the players court time ater two interrupted years. “We’ve running low numbers and taking a risk,” she said. “Players are keen to play this year, so we’ve taken a risk and reward method, as I’d rather get them playing. “We’ve got players playing in a few different positions. They’re enjoying the versatility of running different roles which will help with smaller numbers.” The club’s championship team, which was undefeated last season when the season was called off early, is similar to last season. Goaler Uneeq Palavi returns to the club having played elsewhere in recent years and

will add a bit of flare, while Lucia Fauonuku has been promoted. The one big loss for the Falcons is captain, Maggie Lind, who has earned a contract with Collingwood’s Super Netball side. Maggie was named joint VNL championship division most valuable player last season, the second time she has won the award. Lind said her daughter might be released to play a few games to play for them, but they wouldn’t know until during the season. “Losing Maggie is a big hole,” Lind said. “She still helps out a lot with coaching and organised a clinic for the junior association.” Lind said Soli Ropati would move into the wing attack position having played that role before. Maddy Gray may also spend time playing there. Zoe Davies, who has been signed as a training partner at Collingwood, and Fauonuku might get opportunities in the midcourt, with the side taking in a defensive heavy squad.

She said Montana Holmes, who has also signed with Collingwood as a training partner, had been training really well in the off season. Lind said expectations for the championship side remained high. “We are expecting to finish in the top four,” she said. “A couple of injuries could change that though.” In the other sides, Lind said they had added three players from Albury Wondga to their division 1 side. She said the under-19s would again provide some excitement. “We’ve got Adut Manyiel from Ballarat who is pretty exciting. “Teal Hocking is in the side and we’ve up Kiralee Collings in the midcourt who has great leadership. “Charli Nicol and Achel Yout are back and have some really good potential.” The Falcons will kick off their season on March 16.

Spotswood has missed out on a finals spot in its first season in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. Ater knocking off ladder leaders Caulfield in the previous round, the Woodsmen gave themselves a shot at a finals spot in the south-west division. The Woodsmen needed a win in the final round of the south-west season and for Caulfield to beat Malvern to sneak into the top six. The equation became even more interesting, with rain and wet pitches thrown into the mix, with a number of matches across Melbourne not going ahead. While Caulfield did the job, Spotswood was beaten by Hoppers Crossing in a rain reduced match. Sent in, the Woodsmen made 7-138 from their 30 overs. Jarryd Vernon top scored with 39 at the top of the order. The Cats got off to a flier with the bat to take control of the match. They would chase down the runs with 14 balls remaining, finishing 7-139. Vernon was also the pick of the bowlers taking three wickets. The loss means the Woodsmen finish in seventh, three points behind Malvern. Also missing finals are Williamstown, Altona and Yarraville. All three teams finished the seasons on the sidelines, as rain meant their games didn’t go ahead and finished in draws. Williamstown was to play Yarraville, while Altona was meant to host Moorabbin. Williamstown finished the season in 10th, Altona in 12th and Yarraville in 14th ater inconsistent seasons. Just one team from the west will play finals. Werribee finished in second spot. The Tigers finished the regular season with a big win against Melton. Hoppers Crossing (11th), Taylors Lakes (15th) and Melton (16th) were the other west teams to miss finals. Taylors Lakes finished its season with a loss to Elsternwick. Caulfield claimed the minor premiership, while Ormond, Oakleigh, Brighton and Malvern will also play finals. Tara Murray

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