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Seaworks will be hosting twilight markets over the next coming months, showcasing a host of local businesses against a beautiful night time backdrop of Melbourne’s CBD. The markets, supported by Hobsons Bay council’s ‘Make It Happen – Hobsons Bay Recovery and Reconnection Grant’, will be starting in mid-May and will run until the end of June. Stall holders will be able to show off their goods and services in Seaworks’ Big Shed, with food vans, a coffee cart and entertainment available for the public to enjoy. Seaworks executive officer Glenn Jones said: “The aim is to add some colour and moment to Williamstown and Melbourne’s west during the winter months and while supporting local business. “It’s gearing up to be a fun night out for the whole family.” Each market will run from 6pm to 9pm, with the first market on Friday, May 13, followed by May 27, June 10 and June 24. Stallholders Joanne Natoli, Lauren Vardy, Rebecca Blums and Stephanie Lemmon will be showcasing their products at Seaworks Twilight Markets.

Pokies spend on the rise By Molly Magennis

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The amount of money spent on the pokier machines in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay continues to rise, new data reveals. According to data from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission, $5.9 million was spent on electronic gaming machines (EGMs) in Maribyrnong in March, an increase of more than $800,000 from the previous month. The data reveals that Maribyrnong gamblers spent the most at Yarraville Cricket Club in the first nine months of 2021-22, with $3.6 million spent at the venue’s 76 EGMs.

Hobsons Bay’s gambling figures also rose in March, although not as substantially as the numbers in Maribyrnong. An increase of $570,000 was recorded, with $4.1 million spent in March compared to $3.5 million the month prior. Millers Inn Hotel in Altona North has so far recorded the biggest expenditure during the 2021-22 financial year, with $3.2 million spent at the pokies at the venue. In February, Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran described the city’s spending on EGM’s as “alarming”. “While we may think gambling is an issue that only affects some people, the truth is

the impacts go beyond individuals to their families, friends, employers, workmates, businesses and the community generally,” he said. Monash University’s head of gambling and social determinants unit, associate professor, Charles Livingstone said EGM spending has been increasing for some time in Victoria, and that this increase can be attributed to social and economic stress. “Many people are experiencing considerable stress at the moment, with insecure work, declining real wages, and intermittent COVID spikes, etcetera,” he said. “Pokies are also distributed very

disproportionately in disadvantaged communities, which are experiencing the worst of these stresses, so increased spending is understandable, if worrying.” He said an improved harm minimisation and prevention system is needed to support those within the community who struggle with gambling addiction. “Existing counselling services do a good job but they don’t stop people getting into trouble. We need a regulator that is better resourced, has more power, and is politically supported, and we need to implement interventions ... that will stop people getting into serious trouble.”

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Now that most of the COVID restrictions in Victoria have been dialled back, it is pleasing to see so many residents reconnecting in a range of ways, including at community events and festivals. This includes the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, which is on now; the Setting Sun Film Festival, taking place 5-12 May; and A Bell Rings Across the Valley – a PHOTO 2022 International Festival of Photography exhibition at the Footscray Community Arts – all of which we are proud to be hosting. Head to our website for full details. We know our community values active modes of transport and wants to see more walking and cycling pathways in our City. If you are keen to be an active voice in these conversations, self-nominate to join the Active Transport Advisory Committee, which supports our active transport planning, providing a sounding board and strengthening linkages between Council and the community. Nominations are now open for six new members to be part of the Committee for a two-year period. To make your nomination, please visit yourcityyourvoice.com.au/active-transport

Our City has been shaped by generations of diverse communities – from First Nations to the European settlers and waves of immigration and industry – whose inﬂuence on the way we live, the environment around us, our cultures, traditions, and our history has informed our unique heritage. This includes elements like historical buildings, streetscapes, collections, natural features and archaeological sites, as well as unseen heritage such as cultural practices, stories and traditions. Help us determine how we identify, protect and promote heritage for future generations –at yourcityyourvoice. com.au/heritage where you will also ﬁnd some heritage events on offer, including a one-off ‘free’ tour of Jacks Magazine on 22 May. We recently invited the community to attend a webinar about the proposed Annual Budget for 2022-23. If you were unable to make it, we are still keen to hear from you. Please visit yourcityyourvoice. com.au/budget-2022-23 by Wednesday 11 May to leave your feedback. Mayor Cr Anthony Tran

Maribyrnong City Council’s Councillors have been busy.

MAY COUNCIL MEETINGS Tue 17 – 6.30pm Council Meeting Tue 24 – 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.

1. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran having a ball with local kids at the Get Active! soccer clinic 2. Cr Cuc Lam and Cr Bernadette Thomas at the opening of the Living Portrait Braybrook photography exhibition 3. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran, The Hon Ben Carroll MP and The Hon Melissa Horne MP meeting with the Maribyrnong Truck Action Group to collaborate on safe truck transport

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4. Cr Bernadette Thomas and Cr Cuc Lam enjoying opening night for the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 5. CEO, Celia Haddock and Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran talking numbers during the Annual Budget community webinar 6. Mayor, Cr Anthony Tran and Cr Cuc Lam lay a wreath at the RSL on ANZAC Day.

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Outdoor dining up for discussion By Molly Magennis Maribyrnong council’s outdoor dining program will be extended until November to allow for community consultation on a permanent Outdoor Dining Policy. There are 44 parklets set up across the municipality, with most situated in Footscray, Seddon and Yarraville. Outdoor dining spaces were created in Ballarat Street, Yarraville; Yewers Street, Footscray; Byron Street Plaza, Footscray; and Grand Theatre Circuit, Footscray. The temporary outdoor dining program, set

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up in October, 2020, to support local traders recover from COVID lockdowns, was initially set to conclude on April 30 this year. During a council meeting on April 26, council agreed to extend the program until late this year, as well as waive the fees associated with outdoor trading (including parklets and

footpath trading) until July 1, 2023. While the temporary program continues, consultation on the permanent policy will take place and is expected to be presented to council later this year. While the outdoor dining program has received positive feedback from the community, as shown through feedback from more than 1200 residents, customers and businesses, there has been some criticism regarding the loss of carparks. Seventy-one car spaces were repurposed to install the outdoor dining spaces and the parklets. Councillor Michael Clarke described the

Pop, R’n’B and soul converge on EP Williamstown singer-songwriter Thea FitzGerald has finally put her new EP out into the world, despite having finished most of the song writing process back in 2020. The six track EP titled ‘Falling Forward’ is her third body of work, and was launched on March 28. The EP features her vibrant, summery single ‘Good Like That’ which she released in November last year, alongside five other tracks which move between pop, soul and R’n’B. Having written majority of the tracks so long ago, FitzGerald said she had to come to terms with exactly who she was and where she was at the time they were created. “I kind of have to remind myself about why it was written in the first place and where things came from because it was such a long while ago and I think, particularly over the last couple of years, everyone’s life has changed so much,” she said. “I think over that period of time you’re bound to change and grow and your experiences are going to shape the way you see things and all the rest. So given that there was such a sort of gap in between when they were initially written, that kind of took a bit of time to remind myself about where I was.” Offering a harmonious, cathedral-like listening experience, FitzGerald said the EP’s opening track ‘Noise’ describes much of how she was feeling during the first stages of lockdown. “None of us experienced that way of being before. I had this really weird sensation of being like, I’ve never had so much time and space to be able to do the things I supposedly want to do,” she said. “At the same time I found my brain was almost just like, it was like I was sleepwalking everyday. I could be focusing on all this awesome stuff that I’ve always wanted to be able to focus on properly but also my brain ... was really loud.” FitzGerald performed all her new tracks for

Thea FitzGerald’s new EP is a mix of pop, soul and R’n’B.

the first time on April 21 at The Gasometer Hotel in Collingwood. “It’s just so special to be playing these songs live now. I think that’s where I kind of started

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and that’s what I love doing the most, nothing beats live instrumentation to me.”

outdoor dining program as a ‘silver lining’ and said that benefits of the program far outweigh any downsides. “The general discussion with the community … has been that the outdoor dining phenomena here in the city of Maribyrnong is nothing less than absolutely excellent,” he said. “For the sake of some I think 71-odd car parking spaces, we now have outdoor dining that could be enjoyed by all and rivals any experience that you’re going to have anywhere. “It stimulates the economy but it brings a social vibe that is absolutely second to none.”

West wins in state budget Schools and hospitals in Melbourne’s west were the major winners in Tuesday’s 2022-23 state budget, with existing projects receiving major funding boosts. Western Autistic School is one of 36 special schools in Victoria to share in almost $326 million in funding for upgrades. The funding will allow the school to create modern, safe and high quality teaching spaces for students. The budget also includes $16 million for upgrades at Footscray High School’s Kinnear Street campus, $8 million for Footscray City Primary School, $4 million for Bayside P-12 College and close to $3 million for Altona College. Education Minister James Merlino said kids can’t get “a first-rate education in a second-rate classroom”. An extra $525 million will be put towards the new Footscray Hospital, which is set to open in 2025. The hospital will treat about 15,000 additional patients and enable around 20,000 more people to be seen by the emergency department each year. As part of the Creative Infrastructure Program, Footscray Community Arts will share in $17.5 million given to small and medium-sized creative organisations. Creative industries minister Danny Pearson said Victoria’s art galleries, museums and theaters attract thousands of people to the state. “We’re backing Victoria’s multibillion-dollar creative economy so it can keep delivering the jobs Victorians need and the cultural experiences they love,” he said.

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In recent conversations with local health services, it has become increasingly apparent to me that many Maribyrnong residents are not accessing the health care they need. This is especially true for those with lower incomes, larger families, additional health issues, or needing age-related care. While at least a third of all GP patients typically access bulk-billing, there is no doubt many more would undergo regular health checks and preventative interventions if Medicare, which practitioners have complained is “stuck in the 1980’s”, provided rebates more appropriate to the health needs of patients in the 21st century. We are seeing this under-funding of Medicare impacting severely on community health services and general practice clinics that offer bulk-billing to all their patients, including in Maribyrnong, some of whom are also facing doctor shortages. A full-fee private practice doctor will receive about $85 for a standard consultation. Bulk-billing doctors receive less than half that from Medicare – about $38. A doctor working in community health is also paid about one-third of what a GP in private practice or hospital makes. In a recent media article, Cohealth, which provides a wide range of community health services in Maribyrnong, pointed to this pay disparity between the public and private sector as the reason it is becoming more and more difficult to recruit – and why waiting

Briefs Murder charge A homeless man has been charged with murder following the death of a Brooklyn man on Wednesday, April 27. Police arrested the 45-year-old man, who had no fixed address, in Seddon. The charge followed on from an incident last Wednesday, in which a 60-year-old Brooklyn man was located deceased inside a Primula Avenue address just after 3.30am.

Literary festival is back The biggest arts festival in the west in back on in Williamstown in 2022. After not running for two years due to COVID, the Williamstown Literary Festival is back on in June this year. The festival will be launched this Wednesday, May 4, with an event at Williamstown Town Hall. Maribyrnong councillor Jorge Jorquera. (Supplied)

Calling all women in business lists of patients wanting to see bulk-billing doctors and community health services are also continuing to grow. Both the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the national association of General Practitioners (APGA) have now launched campaigns calling for general practice and community services to be put on a more sustainable footing to deliver the type of care many patients now need focused around “more care, more time and more health”. They want increased funding for longer consultations; regular, continuous and preventative care for aged citizens; and a holistic framework of care involving other allied health workers. I urge our community to add their voices to those of our local doctors and community services to demand healthcare that is universally accessible for our community.

Maribyrnong council is hosting two events on May 10 for women in business who would like some tips and tricks on how to best build their business empire. The first event will be a free morning tea, ‘Money, Grants and Motivation’ to be held at 10am, where business experts will share information about money mindset, grants and opportunities for women in business. Following that, a ‘She’s The Boss Maribyrnong Networking Lunch’ will be held at Charles and Gamon in Seddon at noon. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan and the Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville Projects The draft Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan implements the Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville (BPSSK) community vision and will guide growth in the activity centre and proposes: Zoning changes Preferred maximum building heights for key precincts

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New era for film festival By Molly Magennis The Setting Sun Film (SSFF) Festival is back on in the west, showcasing a variety of local and international short and feature films. The festival, founded in 2013, features an eight-day program that will run from May 5 to May 12, across locations in Yarraville (Sun Theatre and Kindred Studios), Melbourne’s CBD Greek precinct and online. SSFF will present a variety of events across a jam-packed schedule including an Italian program, a Greek program, youth program and a female filmmakers’ program. The festival will also feature a program called ‘Access Cinema’, which is a collection of award winning films that feature people living with a disability. One of the films shown as part of the Italian program on May 6 is feature documentary ‘Memories That Make Us’ directed by Martin Potter. The film focuses on post World War II Italian migration to Australia, featuring the stories of individuals who made the nearly 16 kilometre journey from 1945 onwards. Mr Potter, a senior lecturer of screen and design at Deakin University, said the film emerged from a research project conducted at the University that was run in partnership with CO.AS.IT, an Italian assistance association. Among the many motivations and reasons behind the creation of the documentary, Mr Potter said it was first and foremost a way to create a ‘consolidated archive’ of the stories and experiences of Italian immigrants who helped transform Victoria after the war. “Italian migration, especially post World War II, to Australia and to Victoria specifically, entirely recently reshaped our society, our culture, our economy, politics and you know, arts and sports,” he said.

The Setting Sun Film Festival will have its opening night on May 5.

“We were speaking to people well into their 90s, and a lot of them are really, really aware of wanting to pass on their stories, their experiences to other generations, and CO.AS. IT had kind of identified that there was this intergenerational gap. “But also there’s the notion that … potentially other migrant communities can look at this as a model which they can either replicate for themselves within their own communities as they start to think about how

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they create archives of their migrant journey and experience across generations.” Festival director Anna Bourozikas said after two years of hosting the event online, she was looking forward to finally catching up with those attending in-person. “This year’s program is really dense and there is something for everyone. We encourage everyone to download a program and have a look,” she said. Details: www.settingsun.com.au

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Electric buses hit the road in the west The first two Kinetic electric buses will go into service over the next few weeks across the western suburbs, with the first route available taking passengers from Yarraville to Highpoint Shopping Centre. The electric buses are being built at Volgren’s Dandenong South manufacturing facility, and will be deployed across 11 routes in the west. Kinetic will introduce 36 electric buses to its network by mid 2025, including five by June this year. They will also replace 341 diesel buses with zero emissions and hybrid buses over its 9.5 year franchise. The construction of these buses will support local employment and is expected to create over 50 new jobs, including traineeships. The colourful floral design on the buses, which was chosen as a result of a statewide poll, represents a bright future for the planet with public transport powered by clean and sustainable energy. By mid-2025 it is expected that thousands of people will be travelling on at least 78 quieter, exhaust-free electric buses each week across Victoria. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the government is on track to meet this 2025 target. “It’s not only good for the environment, it’s good for industry and the local economy with over 50 new jobs to be created at Volgren in Dandenong.”

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Permit bungle cancels festival By Molly Magennis The inaugural Spotswood Festival was cancelled at the weekend, less than 24 hours before it was meant to start. The festival was planned for Saturday, April 30, with Hudsons Road and Hall Street blocked off for the event. However, on Friday night, the festival’s Facebook page published a post announcing the festival would not go ahead as the appropriate permits were not granted. The festival was an initiative of Better West and had received funding from Hobsons Bay council’s Make it Happen Grants Program. Better West president Rosa McKenna said council advised festival organisers nine days before the event they would need to contact Metro Trains due to the event’s close vicinity to Spotswood Station. Metro met with festival organisers at the event site on April 28 to identify potential safety risks, and advised organizers the following day that the festival was deemed unsafe due to its proximity to the unfenced railway tracks. According to festival organisers, council took the advice from Metro and other relevant stakeholders, and denied festival organisers a permit to run the event. Ms McKenna said that while one single party is not to blame for the cancellation of the event, Metro should have let them know what they needed to do to rectify the situation. “At no point did they say these are the conditions that we’d be happy with, can you make it happen? If they’d done that, we would have done it of course,” she said. “The outcome was another COVID kick in the guts to businesses, like having to pivot and cancel at the last possible moment is exactly what this was meant to heal.”

Eugene Hamilton & The Money were one of the musical acts who played at the Spotswood Hotel. (Supplied)

A Metro spokesperson said that safety is always the number one priority. “On Thursday, Metro was notified for the first time that multiple parts of the Spotswood Festival were proposed to surround the level crossing, in close proximity to the unfenced railway tracks,” the spokesperson said. “Our concerns were about the safe running of the network for our passengers, event attendees, and our train drivers. We were unable to reach a resolution in the short timeframe.” A Hobsons Bay council spokesperson said council was disappointed that the festival did not go ahead but would support the

festival in the future. “Disappointingly, key safety requirements relating to pedestrian access across the train line were not resolved in time for the festival to proceed.” Despite the festival not happening in its original form, locals turned up in droves to support the businesses and the musical acts were relocated to Spotswood Hotel. “The pub was heaving and rocking. People came out and bought all the food from the businesses that had prepared and it was an amazing day, it was actually really quite fun still,” Ms McKenna said.

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Join in push for wetlands centre By Molly Magennis A not-for-profit community group will host an event advocating for the construction of a wetlands centre in Hobsons Bay, inviting locals to learn more about the venue and why it is so important for the community. Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre Inc, formed in 2018, will be hosting the free event to be held at Truganina Explosives Reserve on May 7. Architect concept designs for the proposed centre will be on display, alongside information stalls, musical entertainment, a sausage sizzle and wetland walks. Locals have been advocating for a wetlands centre for quite some time, with the $16 million project featured on Hobsons Bay councils 2021-22 advocacy priorities list. The centre will be located at HD Graham Reserve, Altona Meadows at Laverton Creek, surrounded by Truganina Swamp, Cheetham Wetlands and Truganina Wetlands. Local resident and member of the Hobsons Bay Wetland Centre Inc Rob Mancini said funding from all levels of government was needed to bring the centre to reality, and was hoping to see some money allocated for the project in the state government’s budget on May 3. “We’re looking for funding from governments, council is certainly funding to a certain extent, but obviously we’re talking about a $16 million project and the vision is, it’s quite a grand vision,” he said. Mr Mancini said the wetlands centre will be a multifaceted site, used not only for education and scientific purposes, but also as a place for community connection. “At its core, it’s actually connecting people to nature,” he said. “But it’ll be education, it’ll be kids tools,

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we’re [going to] have labs because Deakin University is one of the partners. There’s an allocation for physical laboratories and scientific facilities. The vision is so grand … currently there’s nothing like it anywhere in

Australia. “Ultimately we are talking a lot of money but at the end of the day, this is something that everybody will benefit from in terms of … what the building will offer itself … but also in

terms of what it does [for] education.” The Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre Open Day event will run from 11am-3pm. Details: https://hobsonsbaywetlandscentre. org.au/our-events

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

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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

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

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

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Protect your number plate By Senior Sergeant Amanda Bowden, Footscray Police Station There has been a significant increase in theft of number plates from vehicles in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay. Offenders can quickly remove number plates undetected, and often use stolen number plates on other vehicles to commit offences including ram raids, pursuits, petrol drive-offs and toll evasion. Police are seeking the community’s assistance to prevent number plate theft through a very simple strategy. The use of one way screws makes number plate theft more difficult, acting as a deterrent to thieves. These can be inserted using a standard screwdriver, but require a special tool to be removed. One way screws are available from a hardware stores and retailers stocking automotive accessories, and they are a small investment in peace of mind. When parking your car consider the safest location possible. One of the best ways to keep your car safe is in a locked garage, in a well-lit driveway or otherwise a well-lit area. If you do not have access to a garage, consider installing sensor lights in your driveway to deter offenders, as offenders will target vehicles at night in poorly lit driveways. If parking in the street, park under street lighting where possible. If your number plates have been stolen please report this to police immediately via Police Assistance Line on 13 14 44 or to your local police station.

Williamstown MP Melissa Horne, Chief Commissioner Shane Patton, Police Minister Lisa Neville and Altona MP Jill Hennessy attended the official opening of the Altona Police Station. (Supplied)

New police station open By Molly Magennis The new Altona police station has been officially opened, allowing police to continue serving the Hobsons Bay community long into the future. Police minister Lisa Neville, Altona MP Jill Hennessy and Williamstown MP Melissa Horne came together to tour the facility last week and officially open the building, which has been operational since 2020 but had yet to be officially unveiled due to the pandemic. The station has been designed to

accommodate over 140 staff and will provide 24-hour services to the Hobsons Bay community. The station received a $19.5 million investment from the state government, with the uniform branch, criminal investigation unit and crime scene services all now able to do their work out of the modern offices. Among the key features of the new station are new interview rooms, an open public entrance and foyer, conference room facilities, separate public consultation facilities, high-level security and improved staff amenities.

Ms Neville said local police stations are at the heart of community policing. “The impressive new Altona Police Station is allowing Victoria Police to better serve and protect the residents of the growing Altona community and beyond,” she said. Ms Hennessy agreed that the upgraded station would better serve the municipality. “These upgrades enhance the policing response and engagement across the region and mean our police officers are more accessible for people who both live in the Hobsons Bay community and visit the area,” she said.

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Dixon goes on the cancer attack Hume City footballer Danny Dixon has made a stunning return to the soccer field just two months after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer as Max Hatzoglou reports.

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my head that I would play again, there were no ifs and buts about it.” Dixon arrived in Perth as a 14-year-old with his family from Middlesbrough in England and later moved to Melbourne where he began

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community, which he says has helped him get through the challenges and understand his circumstances better. “The whole situation was good, obviously, it’s not what you want to hear at 27 but at the same time from the nurses, the doctors, everyone involved in football, everyone who I have spoken to has been amazing,” Dixon said. “So it’s been good. It hasn’t been too hard mentally when you’ve got the support around you that everyone has given me, so it’s been really good in that way.” Dixon drew particular strength from the support of Tracy Tombides, the mother of Australian footballer Dylan Tombides who passed away in 2014, nearly three years after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Tombides progressed his career to represent West Ham in the popular English Premier League and was renowned among Australian soccer fans. “Speaking to Dylan’s mum Tracy during the chemo process, obviously she’s helped me through what Dylan went through,” Dixon said. “Speaking to people who have been close to someone who’s had it, unfortunately for Dylan it didn’t work out, but to know people are thinking of you or trying to help you in any way possible, it makes a big difference. “And obviously, my family has been amazing. “They’re over in Perth, but still the support you get from them and from Hume, from everyone, it did help a lot. “People think like they’re just messaging you and saying hope you’re doing well and stuff, but it does help a lot.“

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Dixon in partnership with the DT38 Foundation and Professional Footballers Australia hosted an exhibition match on April 3, featuring famous footballers to raise funds to educate men on the the importance of self-checking for lumps and other anomalies and acting swiftly. The day was a great success with popular football figures on-field alongside Dixon including Thomas Sorensen, Fahid Ben-Kalfallah, Rashid Mahazi, Jai Ingham, Rodrigo Vargas, Michael Zappone, Vince Lia, Alan Davidson, and other NPL and A-League names playing in the friendly match. “The day was really good, we orgainised it in pretty quick time,” Dixon explained. “It was mainly Hegs [Nick Hegarty] that orgainised the whole thing for me really because I was going through the chemo at the time so Hegs and a few of the boys, Hayden Tennant and Mark Ochieng, organised loads and they were amazing. “It ran so smoothly and everyone involved with the game had a good time, had a good laugh, and really enjoyed themselves. “The most important part was we raised a lot of money for the foundation and we also got a lot of awareness out there for people. “The whole day was such a big success and it was really good.” From 100 donations so far, $13,735 has been raised on the gofundme page to support the DT38 Foundation. Go make a donation go to the Gofundme page at www.gofundme.com/f/spreadingawareness-for-our-friend-danny For more on the DT38 Foundation go to https://dt38.co.uk/

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May 2, 2012 Justice for all. Lawyers putting rights before money.

May 1, 2002 Last Monday Yarraville residents relished something they had not heard for decades: silence.

April 29, 1992 Runaway teenagers sleeping in disused factories, heroin details in the dark corners of our city, drunks sleeping in the Footscray Mall and Railway Reserve and many homeless youth roaming the streets. That is the scene after dark in Footscray on any week night.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Laughter Yoga Williamstown Community and Education Centre will be holding a free Laughter Yoga session at Joan Kirner House to celebrate Neighbourhood House Week 2022. The session will take place on Wednesday, May 11 from 11.30am-noon. ■ 9397 6168

Wednesday Walking Group The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea. ■ 9397 6168

Angler Ut Ngo fishes off Williamstown. (Damjan Janevski) 278022

Musicians wanted Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future. Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew Wilson, 0419 444 620

All Aboard Club The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips. It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. ■ Wendy, 0421 747 040

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

Community Lunch and morning tea The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Williamstown will be holding a free community morning tea and lunch every Friday at the Parish Centre on Nelson Place. The morning tea starts from 10am. Tea and coffee will be served, alongside a variety of fun activities like knitting, board games and puzzles. The lunch will run from noon-1pm, with takeaway options available. Check-in and vaccination status are required.

Altona book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly 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, 10am-1pm https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

members don’t need to be able to read music. Come along for a free try out. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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

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.

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

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

Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month from 10-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk.The event is cash only. For more info please see Hobson Bay library website.

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

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Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. They meet every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm at the Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and

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.

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

Werr-I-Bee Long photo comp Submit your photos, and digital art, to the Werribee River Association annual photo competition. three prizes awarded, $650 in-total. Open to amateur skill levels and to people who live, work or study in Wyndham. Email photos and queries to comps@werribeeriver.org.au and include full name, address and phone number, and indicate the photo category. Competition closes June 15.

Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down at 12.30-2.30pm. ■ 03 9741 5525

Western Budgerigar Club Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862

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If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

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Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801

Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre has set

U3A Werribee 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, 0402 299 220

Comedy in Kyneton If you’re up for a bit of a belly laugh, the 2022 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow happening in Kyneton on May 11 is for you. There’ll be a range of great comedians on the night. ■ https://bit.ly/3EzUEV9

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Seagulls show positive signs despite fourth loss By Molly Magennis Despite suffering its fourth loss in a row at the weekend, Willimastown’s Victorian Football League Women’s team is optimistic it can end the back half of its season on a positive note. After a 49-point loss to Hawthorn last week, the Seagulls were hungry to prove they were still a competitive team, something they were able to achieve on Sunday when they faced off against Southern Saints. The field remained fairly even up until the start of the final term, with the Seagulls only behind by seven points and a victory in sight. However the Saints hit the ground running in the fourth quarter and quickly put an end to the Seagulls hopes with a 6.8 (44) to 4.4 (28) win. With the Saints being a highly competitive top six team, coach Penny Cula-Reid was impressed with the Seagulls’ ability to stay

competitive during the first three quarters. “I think that’s something that we haven’t been able to do … we’ve been good for the first quarter or a quarter, to be able to string a couple of really consistent quarters together was really pleasing,” she said. “At one stage I’m like … we might have them here, so to have that sort of cross my mind was really really exciting and I think for the group as well to go, oh my god, we’re right in this, the belief from the group is starting to build.” While the team’s ability to remain highly competitive for more than half of the game was an important milestone for the Seagulls, in the end it was the group’s fitness that let them down, Cula-Reid said. “I’d say it was our fitness that sort of allowed them to run over the top of us,” she said. “I wouldn’t say we stopped competing, we just got tired, and then when Saints had

the opportunity to get clean ball and clean forward entries, that really was really hard to defend on transition. “We don’t want teams to just go oh it’s Williamstown, we’re gonna win. So for us, it’s just really trying to establish that mentality within our group to say we’re not just here to be a part of it, we’re actually here to compete.” After having been away from the helm for a couple of weeks due to the Easter holidays and then catching COVID, upon her return Cula-Reid made some key coaching choices, including player changes, that she said made a huge difference to the game. “[I] made a few structural and coaching decisions that not everybody agrees with, but I think on the day it really showed that we’re sort of working towards something a little bit different and I think that’s what we needed,” she said. “We played a new player, Camryn

Tyrrell, she is a Williamstown junior, then played Western Jets and is now playing in the VFL. “She played her first game on the weekend and she held her own and competed really well and you know, she didn’t really have much guidance or anything else, we just threw her in there and she performed and played a role for us.” Despite suffering huge injury blows with skipper Erin Meade and Bridie Kennedy out for the remainder of the season, with four rounds left to go and finals almost certainly out of the equation, Cula-Reid is confident the girls can end the year on a positive note. “I was speaking to the group about what we want to get out of the back end of the season, so you know, I think we’re definitely on our way to snagging a game,” she said. The Gulls will take on Carlton on Saturday, May 7 at Downer Oval.

Briefs WRFL Altona suffered its first loss of the season, falling short against Caroline Springs in Western Region Football League division 1. The Vikings were made to pay for a slow start, kicking just one goal in the first half. Despite the Vikings closing the gap, the Lakers held on, winning, 8.12 (60)-7.6 (48). Josh Bench was the Vikings best. In other results, Spotswood lost to Werribee Districts and Yarraville Seddon Eagles fell short against Point Cook. Hoppers Crossing and St Albans were the other winners in division 1.

NPL Altona Magic had to share the points with fourth-placed Bentleigh Greens in the National Premier League. Neither team were able to score in the 0-0 result on Saturday night at Kingston Heath. The Magic sit 11th after 11 rounds, with three wins and two draws. The Magic will this week host Melbourne Knights on Saturday night. Dean Russ with his parents Jeff and Jenny at the Ryder Medal.

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Russ wins top award By Max Hatzoglou Footscray legend Dean Russ was awarded Victorian Premier Cricket’s best and fairest award following a stellar season in his 20th year at the Bulldogs. Russ earned the most votes out of more than 350 players across the state to win the Jack Ryder medal. The 36-year-old played 11 games combining 404 runs at an average of 57.71 with 12 wickets at an economy rate of just over four to win the award in the one-day formatted season. “It was all a bit surreal,” Russ said. “The night winning the Ryder was something very special to not just myself and my family, but the club itself. “To see the list of genuine cricket legends, it’s a great accolade to have.” It was 42 years ago when a Footscray cricketer had last won the award. That was bowling all-rounder Barry Watson in 1979-1980. It was the time when Russ’ grandfather William was involved at the club alongside father Jeff which gave Russ the right of passage to join.

Russ, a former Victorian state cricketer, credited the club for the support he has received since debuting at age 16. “I hope that it’s a bit of recognition of how much support the club has given me and how welcoming it’s been,” he said. “It’s been a second home. “Once you’re there and get involved in the club and become part of the fabric, it is hard to leave. “It’s the people that keep you turning up week in week out.” The batting all-rounder said he felt he was able to perform in important situations in matches this season, despite not getting as many runs and wickets as he previously had. “It’s probably the most content I’ve felt most and most comfortable,” the 292 gamer said. “One-day cricket this year was interesting, we specifically set out to chase this season, that was sort of the plan that we had. “So you just had to learn to adapt to situations and yeah I did feel like I made a pretty good impact on quite a few games. Russ, who is also the high performance manager at Cricket Victoria, appreciated the

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support from his family in cricket seasons that can get quite busy for him. “It’s not easy,” Russ said on balancing work and playing. “I’ve got a supportive family. “Working in cricket pretty much 24/7 and then playing cricket has at times, particularly the year prior when my newborn was waking up every two hours, became a bit of a chore. The left handed batter said his enjoyment of the game and having it as a release from work was a byproduct of his performances this season. After more than 30 years of involvement in the game, the Hobsons Bay resident thanked his parents, coaches, junior clubs and his best mates. “There’s been lots of people,” he said. “My mum and dad have been great role models for me as a young person coming through. “I think it’s unfair to say one particular person when there’s been a whole gamut of individuals over 30 years playing cricket who have really helped and contributed in some way shape or form.”

Soccer Altona City had a good win on Saturday afternoon against Strathmore in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. Altona scored early before adding a second just before half time. The two sides traded goals in the dying minutes, with Altona winning 3-1. Yarraville Glory suffered a 3-1 loss to Sydenham Park. In state league 2 north-west, Altona East Phoenix beat Lalor United 3-1, while in state league 3 north-west, Altona North had a win, while Williamstown had to share the points.

Big V Altona Gators had a hard fought win against the Whittlesea Pacers on Saturday night in the Big V men’s division 2 competition. The second quarter would be the difference for the Gators in the 81-71 win. Samson Rocker top scored with 18 points. The women’s division 2 side won both their matches. On Saturday night they beat the Wallan Panthers, 80-51, before beating Gippsland United 76-64 on Sunday. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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