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A fresh look at heritage

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Maribyrnong residents are being urged to have their say on a new heritage vision for the city. Any heritage-related work has been guided by Maribyrnong’s Heritage Plan which was originally published in 2002. Twenty years on, council is looking to update the plan. Residents will be able to learn all about the municipality’s heritage through the council’s online Heritage Hub, where they can also sign up for free events such as a guided walking tour of Jack’s Magazine. Located on Crown Land on the banks of the Maribyrnong River, Jack’s Magazine is a former explosives storage facility. Working Heritage, which manage heritage buildings on behalf of the state government, runs regular monthly tours throughout the site. In partnership with the council, Working Heritage will be hosting two free walking tours this May. Details: https://www. yourcityyourvoice.com.au/heritage.

Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran in front of Jacks Magazine.

‘Hungry’ to stop housing By Molly Magennis

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Footscray residents are rallying to fight a proposed housing development which they believe will create safety and traffic concerns. Residents on Park Street have raised concerns about a proposed 14 dwelling development at 104 Gordon Street, Footscray. Gordon Street is adjacent to Park Street and developer Inland Property has proposed the main vehicle entrance to the development will be via a laneway on Park Street. Residents are deeply concerned about the Park Street entrance because the street is

already a busy thoroughfare. Tom, who asked that his surname be witheld from publication, is one of the residents taking action against the development. He said he was disappointed no community consultation had taken place. “The residents were quite disappointed with that,” Tom said. “[Seeing as the proposed] access [is] through Park Street, there was no letter drops or door knocks or, you know … consultation.” Tom said the development could cause safety issues in Park Street if approved.

“We’ve got Uber drivers, deliveries, you know, all that sort of stuff, right. We’ve got medical assistants coming in for the elderly,” he said. “There’s cars in and out of that street, you sit there and just watch just cars [going] up and down, up and down. “This development will add to the visitors, to cars, to Ubers, to deliveries etcetera.” Twenty-five residents have submitted an objection to the development and have created a petition, which has been signed by 60 people. Tom said if the decision is in favour of the

developer, the group is prepared to take the issue to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. “We haven’t heard from the councillors, no one’s representing us, we’re representing ourselves right now,” he said. “We’re all very, very hungry to stop this development from going ahead with access to Park Street.” An Inland Property spokesperson said “residents points and concerns around the new development have been heard and are being considered by council”. Council was contacted for comment.

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CRAIG KELLY MP Federal Member for Hughes Leader United Australia Party 6th April 2022 My fellow Australians Liberal and Labor have given Australia one Trillion Dollars of debt ($1,000,000,000,000) (a million million) At the Government’s proposed rate of repayment, it will take Australians 250 years to repay the debt. A Trillion Dollars of debt will increase home loan rates to 4% in 2 years and to over 6% in 3 years. At 4%, over 60% of Australians will default on their mortgages and will lose their homes, and at 6% or more over 80% of Australians will lose their homes. The real estate market will then collapse and foreign buyers will flood our real estate market as they will have the money to buy up our properties. We have to stop Australians from losing their homes! A maximum of 3% interest on Home Loans The United Australia Party will introduce a maximum interest rate for all home loans of 3% per annum for the next 5 years to save Australian homeownership. My treasurer, Clive Palmer, has a wealth of business experience and the ability to save Australia. The Liberal and Labor finance teams just don’t know what to do and they are keeping you in the dark. Repayment of National Debt Both Liberal and Labor fail to address the Trillion Dollars of National Debt, but not the United Australia Party. We plan to address it head-on and save your family from its impact. Australia supplies over 80% of all Iron Ore to the Asian manufacturing market, where tens of trillions of dollars are invested in manufacturing in China, Japan, Korea and the rest of Asia. Asia achieves its position in world trade by using Australian Iron Ore. Asian economies and industry have no alternative. In the 1960s, Australia had an export license on the export of Iron Ore. The United Australia Party will introduce a 15% export license on the export of all Australian Iron Ore. The export license receipts will be isolated for the sole purpose of repaying our National Debt which will relieve every Australian from that burden and set up our future. So Australia can be all it can be without the financial destruction the Labor and Liberal parties have imposed on our country. Bring Australian Super Home Australia has over One Trillion Dollars of Super invested overseas. Just like when John Curtin in World War 2 brought the troops back to save Australia, the United Australia Party will bring back a Trillion Dollars of Australian Super back to Australia, to save Australia. To save your home and Australia, I need you to vote 1, for your United Australia Party candidate for your electorate, in the House of Representatives and for the United Australia Party Senate team. We can save Australia and your home. God bless Australia.

Craig Kelly Craig Kelly Leader United Australia Party

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WHAT DOES THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER & LIBERAL SENATOR THINK OF SCOMO? “He is a hypocrite and a liar from my observations and that is over a long time.” “I have never trusted him, and I dislike how earnestly he rearranges the truth to a lie.” THE CANBERRA TIMES

Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Prime Minister

“It is his way or the highway. (He’s) an autocrat, a bully who has no moral compass,” she said. “He has used his so-called faith as a marketing advantage.” NEWS.COM

“There is a putrid stench of corruption emanating from the New South Wales division of the liberal party” THE CANBERRA TIMES

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, Liberal Senator

THAT’S WHY CRAIG KELLY LEFT At the last election, Craig Kelly stood for the Liberal Party. He stood for small government, low debt and freedom of speech. And again, at this election, Craig Kelly is standing for small government, low debt and freedom of speech. The difference is - It’s not Craig Kelly that left the Liberal Party, it’s the Liberal Party that’s disenfranchised local Liberals and abandoned Liberal principals. Caring for and supporting what you believe in is one of the rarest things in politics. Craig Kelly needs your support to stop the destruction of liberal beliefs.

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TELL THEM THEY’RE DREAMING.

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Cr Daria Kellander

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Cr Pamela Sutton-Legaud

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Proposed Budget 2022-23

Council has released its Proposed Annual Budget 2022-23 ĨŽƌ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶ͘ /Ŷ ŚĞƌƌǇ >ĂŬĞ tĂƌĚ͕ ďƵĚŐĞƚ ŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ Ψϰ͘ϮD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ , <ŝŵ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ WĂǀŝůŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƐƉŽƌƚƐ ĮĞůĚ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞƐ͖ ΨϮ͘ϬϴϱD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ ƌŽŽŬůǇŶ ,Ăůů ZĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͖ Ψϯ͘ϳD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ ůƚŽŶĂ &ŽƌĞƐŚŽƌĞ hƉŐƌĂĚĞ WƌŽũĞĐƚ ; ƐƉůĂŶĂĚĞ ůŽƐƵƌĞ͕ WŝĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ^ƚĂŐĞ ϰ͖ tĞĂǀĞƌ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ͕ ^ĞĂǁĂůů ĂŶĚ ^ŚĂƌĞĚ dƌĂŝů Ͳ tĞďď ƚŽ ^ĂƌŐŽŽĚ ^ƚƌĞĞƚƐͿ͖ ĂŶĚ Ψϰϲϱ< ĨŽƌ ƵƉŐƌĂĚŝŶŐ :͘:͘ 'ŝŶŝĨĞƌ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ͘ ,ĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐĂǇ ďǇ ϭϱ DĂǇ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďƵĚŐĞƚϮϬϮϮͲϮϯ

ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ WƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŶŶƵĂů ƵĚŐĞƚ ϮϬϮϮͲϮϯ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ Ψϱϲ͘ϳϴ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ŝŶ ŵĂũŽƌ ŝŶĨƌĂƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŝƚǇ͘ /Ŷ ^ƚƌĂŶĚ tĂƌĚ͕ ŵĂũŽƌ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ΨϮ͘ϱD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ ^ƚĂŐĞ ϭ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĞŶ >ŝŶĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ;,Ăůů ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚͿ͖ ΨϯD ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĞŶŶŝƐ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŵƵůƟƉƵƌƉŽƐĞ ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶ͖ Ψϭ͘ϰϱD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ WĂƌŬ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ WĂƌŬ hƉŐƌĂĚĞ͖ ĂŶĚ Ψϭ͘ϲD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ DĂƌǇ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ KƉĞŶ ^ƉĂĐĞ hƉŐƌĂĚĞ͘ dŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ďǇ ϭϱ DĂǇ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ budget2022-23

ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ WƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŶŶƵĂů ƵĚŐĞƚ ŝƐ Ă ĨƵŶĚĂŵĞŶƚĂů ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ŝƚƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͘ /Ŷ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ tĂƌĚ͕ ďƵĚŐĞƚ ŚŝŐŚůŝŐŚƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ Ψϯ͘ϵD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ DĐ ŽƌŵĂĐŬ WĂƌŬ͛Ɛ KƉĞŶ ^ƉĂĐĞ hƉŐƌĂĚĞ͖ Ψϯ͘ϭD ŽǀĞƌ ƚǁŽ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŚĞ ƌƵĐĞ ŽŵďĞŶ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ DĂƐƚĞƌ WůĂŶ͖ Ψϯ͘ϴD ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚƌĞĞ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ǇĞĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ ƌŽĂĚ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŽŶ ZĂŝůǁĂǇ ǀĞŶƵĞ ŝŶ >ĂǀĞƌƚŽŶ͖ ĂŶĚ ΨϳϱϬ< ƚŽ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ƚŚĞ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ >ŝďƌĂƌǇ͘ &ĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ĐůŽƐĞƐ ϭϱ DĂǇ͕ ŚĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐĂǇ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďƵĚŐĞƚϮϬϮϮͲϮϯ

ůƚŽŶĂ dĞŶŶŝƐ ůƵď ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͊

WƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ƐĂůĞ ŽĨ ϭϮϮ tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ

dŚĞ ŵƵůƟͲǇĞĂƌ ΨϮ͘ϲD ůƚŽŶĂ dĞŶŶŝƐ ůƵď ŽƵƌƚ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝƐ ŶŽǁ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďůĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ďǇ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŽŽŬ Ă ŽƵƌƚ ƐǇƐƚĞŵ͘ ůĞǀĞŶ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ΨϭD ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ͛Ɛ ^ƉŽƌƚ Θ ZĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ͛Ɛ ^ƟŵƵůƵƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůŝŶŐ ĮǀĞ ŶĞǁ ĐůĂƐƐŝĐ ĐůĂǇ ƐǇŶƚŚĞƟĐ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ ĂŶĚ Ɛŝǆ ŶĞǁ Ŷ dŽƵƚ ĂƐ ƐƵƌĨĂĐĞ ĐŽƵƌƚƐ͘

,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĂǀĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐĂǇ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ƐĂůĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵĞƌ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ ƐŝƚĞ͕ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ϭϮϮ tŽŽĚƐ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ŝŶ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ͘ &ƵŶĚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ƐĞůůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƚŚƌĞĞ ůŽƚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞŝŶǀĞƐƚĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ ƋƵĂƟĐƐ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ WƌŽƉĞƌƚǇ ĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ &ƵŶĚ͘ &ĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ĐůŽƐĞƐ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ Ϯϵ DĂǇ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬϭϮϮǁŽŽĚƐ

^ĞĂǁĂůů ƌĞĂůŝŐŶŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ǁŝĚĞŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ƚƌĂŝů

ƌƵĐĞ ŽŵďĞŶ ƋƵĂƟĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ Ă ƚŚƌĞĞͲǁĂǇ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉ ǁŝƚŚ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ΨϲϬD ŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŶĞĞĚĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ Ă ŶĞǁ ƐƚĂƚĞͲŽĨͲƚŚĞͲĂƌƚ ƋƵĂƟĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ Ăƚ ƌƵĐĞ ŽŵďĞŶ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ͘ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŚĂƐ ĂůƌĞĂĚǇ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ΨϮϬ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚŝƐ ŶĞǁ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚǇ͘ dŽ ŚĞůƉ ƵƐ ĂĚǀŽĐĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƐŚŽǁ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ͕ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŽŶůŝŶĞ ĨŽƌŵ Ăƚ͗ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďƌƵĐĞĐŽŵďĞŶ

,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ĞŶƚƌĞ

dŚĞ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ ĐƟǀŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ ^ƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞ WůĂŶ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚůǇ ŽƵƚ ĨŽƌ ƉƵďůŝĐ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ĂŝŵƐ ƚŽ ŝŵƉůĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŚĞ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ͘ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ŽŶ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ŝĚĞŶƟĮĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ WůĂĐĞ 'ƵŝĚĞ͘ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬƐƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚͲĂĐƟǀŝƚǇͲ ĐĞŶƚƌĞͲƐƚƌƵĐƚƵƌĞͲƉůĂŶ͘

ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ tĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ĞŶƚƌĞ /ŶĐ͘ ƚŽ ĂĚǀŽĐĂƚĞ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟǀĞ ŶĂƚƵƌĞͲďĂƐĞĚ ĂƩƌĂĐƟŽŶ͘ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ Ă ƚŚƌĞĞͲǁĂǇ ƉĂƌƚŶĞƌƐŚŝƉ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ΨϭϲD ŶĞĞĚĞĚ ƚŽ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ǁŚŝĐŚ ǁŽƵůĚ ďƌŝŶŐ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚ ƐŽĐŝĂů ĂŶĚ ĞĐŽŶŽŵŝĐ ďĞŶĞĮƚƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁĞƐƚĞƌŶ ƐƵďƵƌďƐ͘ tĞ ŚĂǀĞ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ΨϱD ƚŽǁĂƌĚƐ ƚŚŝƐ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚŝƐ ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĂĐƟǀĂƚĞĚ ĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ŽŶ ƌĞĐĞŝǀŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĨĞĚĞƌĂů ŐŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŵĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ψϭϭ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬtĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ĞŶƚƌĞ

zŽƵ͛ƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŽƵŶĐŝůн ĐĞůĞďƌĂƟŽŶƐ

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>Ğƚ͛Ɛ ƚĂůŬ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ

dŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ǁŝůů ƐŽŽŶ ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ŚƵŶĚƌĞĚƐ ŽĨ ŽƵŶĐŝů ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ Ăƚ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ůŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͘ zŽƵ͛ƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ Ăƚ ƚŚƌĞĞ ďŝŐ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ŽŶ dŚƵƌƐĚĂǇ Ϯϲ DĂǇ Ăƚ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ >ŝďƌĂƌǇ ĂŶĚ &ƌŝĚĂǇ Ϯϳ DĂǇ Ăƚ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ >ŝďƌĂƌǇ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ >ŝďƌĂƌǇ ĂŶĚ >ĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͘ &ĞĂƚƵƌŝŶŐ ĞŶƚĞƌƚĂŝŶŵĞŶƚ͕ ĨƌĞĞ ĨŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ŚŽƚ ĚƌŝŶŬƐ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝůн ǁŝůů ůĂƵŶĐŚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ďĂŶŐ͘ &Žƌ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ŽƵŶĐŝůWůƵƐ

Ɛ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚŝƐ ǇĞĂƌ͛Ɛ ďƵĚŐĞƚ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ĂůƐŽ ŝŶǀŝƟŶŐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƐĞƚ WůĂŶ͘ dŚĞ ƐƐĞƚ WůĂŶ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ƌŽĂĚŵĂƉ ĨŽƌ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ͕ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ͕ and renewing our infrastructure which contributes to ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ďĞŝŶŐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉůĂĐĞ ƚŽ ůŝǀĞ͕ ǁŽƌŬ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƵĚǇ͘ dŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ďǇ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϭϱ DĂǇ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĂƐƐĞƚ

ŽƵŶĐŝů ŵĂŶĂŐĞƐ ϰϭ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƚŽŝůĞƚ ĨĂĐŝůŝƟĞƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ƚŚĞ ŵƵŶŝĐŝƉĂůŝƚǇ ǁŚŝĐŚ ǀĂƌǇ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚůǇ ŝŶ ĂŐĞ͕ ƐƚǇůĞ ĂŶĚ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐ͘ tĞ ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ƌĞǀŝĞǁŝŶŐ ŽƵƌ WƵďůŝĐ dŽŝůĞƚ ^ƚƌĂƚĞŐǇ ĂŶĚ ĞŶĐŽƵƌĂŐĞ ǇŽƵ ƚŽ ŐĞƚ ŝŶǀŽůǀĞĚ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ŽƵƌ ƚŽŝůĞƚƐ ĐĂŶ ŵĞĞƚ ƚŚĞ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁŝŶŐ ŶĞĞĚƐ ĨŽƌ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ ĂƵͬƚŽŝůĞƚƐ

EĂƟŽŶĂů ^ŝŵƵůƚĂŶĞŽƵƐ ^ƚŽƌǇƟŵĞ

ZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ƚŽ ůŝŵĂƚĞ ŚĂŶŐĞ

:ŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ ϮϮŶĚ EĂƟŽŶĂů ^ŝŵƵůƚĂŶĞŽƵƐ ^ƚŽƌǇƟŵĞ ŽŶ Ϯϱ DĂǇ͕ ϭϬ͘ϰϱĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϭ͘ϰϱĂŵ Ăƚ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ >ŝďƌĂƌǇ ĂŶĚ >ĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĞŶƚƌĞ͘ ƚ ƚŚŝƐ ƐƉĞĐŝĂů ƐƚŽƌǇƟŵĞ͕ ǁĞ ǁŝůů read &ĂŵŝůǇ dƌĞĞ ďǇ :ŽƐŚ WǇŬĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƟŵĞ ĂƐ ŽƚŚĞƌ ůŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͕ ŬŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶƐ͕ ƐĐŚŽŽůƐ ĂŶĚ ŚŽŵĞƐ Ăůů ŽǀĞƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ ĂŶĚ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ͊ ŽŽŬŝŶŐƐ ĂƌĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĨŽƌ ĞǀĞƌǇŽŶĞ ĂƩĞŶĚŝŶŐ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ ĂŐĞĚ ŽǀĞƌ ϭϮ ŵŽŶƚŚƐ Ăƚ ůŝďƌĂƌŝĞƐ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ

ŽƵŶĐŝů ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶƚ ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ ĂƌŝƐŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ƵƐ Ăůů ƚŽ ǁŽƌŬ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ ƚŽ ƌĞĚƵĐĞ ŐƌĞĞŶŚŽƵƐĞ ŐĂƐ ĞŵŝƐƐŝŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞ ĨŽƌ Ă ĐŚĂŶŐŝŶŐ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ͘ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŽŶ ƉƌĞǀŝŽƵƐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ͕ ŽƵŶĐŝů ŚĂƐ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ Ă ͞ZĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ƚŽ ůŝŵĂƚĞ ŚĂŶŐĞ WůĂŶ͟ ƚŚĂƚ ĂĚĚƌĞƐƐĞƐ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ŝŵƉĂĐƚƐ͘ tĞ ǁĂŶƚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͛Ɛ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ƚŽ ĐŽŶĮƌŵ ƚŚĞ sŝƐŝŽŶ͕ WƌŝŽƌŝƟĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐƟŽŶƐ ƌĞŇĞĐƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĂƫƚƵĚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĞĞƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͛Ɛ ĞǆƉĞĐƚĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ĞīĞĐƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ĂĐƟŽŶ͘ dŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐůŝŵĂƚĞͲĐŚĂŶŐĞͲƉůĂŶ

tŽƌŬƐ ƌĞĂůŝŐŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐĞĂǁĂůů ĂŶĚ ǁŝĚĞŶŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ƚƌĂŝů ďĞƚǁĞĞŶ tĞďď ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƌŐŽŽĚ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ƵŶĚĞƌ ǁĂǇ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ŚĞůƉ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐŝŶŐ ĞīĞĐƚƐ ŽĨ ĐůŝŵĂƚĞ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƐƚŽƌŵ ƐƵƌŐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂŶƟĐŝƉĂƚĞĚ ƐĞĂ ůĞǀĞů ƌŝƐĞ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝƐ ƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ŝŶ ůĂƚĞ ƵŐƵƐƚ͘ ƵƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ƉĂƚŚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐůŽƐĞĚ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŽŶ ƚŚĞƐĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ŐŽ ƚŽ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĂůƚŽŶĂĨŽƌĞƐŚŽƌĞ

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Ambulance wait times increase in Maribyrnong Ambulance response times in Maribyrnong have increased beyond the recommended time as Victorian paramedics have responded to their busiest quarter on record. Ambulance Victoria’s latest performance data for the period between January and March this year has revealed that the average response time for code one incidents, which includes all life-threatening incidents, was 15 minutes and 27 seconds, slightly above the recommended average response time of 15 minutes. This was a significant increase from the previous quarter, which recorded an average

wait time of 13 minutes and 53 seconds. This jump was further reflected in the data which showed that 69 per cent of emergencies in Maribyrnong were responded to in under 15 minutes, a decrease from the previous quarter (74 per cent). Residents in Hobsons Bay on average, are having to wait for 14 minutes and 55 seconds for an ambulance to respond, a slight increase from the previous quarter’s average response time (14 minutes and 34 seconds). Ambulance Employees Australia Victoria secretary Brett Adie said that paramedics are

being pushed “beyond acceptable levels” in order to keep the service going. “They are fatigued and burnt out,” he said. “They were asked to sacrifice more prior to COVID and that has just increased with the impact on caseload and staff being exposed to COVID. “Many ambulance workers are finding that they need to limit their exposure to work to provide themselves with an opportunity to recharge their batteries.” The statewide average response time to code one cases was 15 minutes and 15 seconds.

Ambulance Victoria metro regional director Michael Georgiou reminded the public to save triple-0 calls for emergencies. “While ambulances are always provided to patients when required, about one in five calls to triple-0 do not need an emergency ambulance response,” he said. “GPs and pharmacists can provide non-urgent care and Nurse-On-Call (1300 60 60 24) offers free medical advice 24 hours a day, sevendays a week, if your condition is not life-threatening.” Molly Magennis

Bag up and recycle your food scraps

Point Gellibrand Rotary president Geoff King and secretary Pam Barnes.

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Rotary shares a cuppa By Molly Magennis Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand will host a Biggest Morning Tea in Williamstown this month, raising money to help support the Cancer Council. The club is one of 16,000 morning tea hosts in Australia that have registered to run an event on Thursday, May 19. A selection of cakes, scones and tea will be available for $30 a head at Customs House Hotel in Williamstown, with a guest speaker, raffle and door prizes on offer for

those who attend. Rotary club secretary Pam Barnes said the club was keen to get involved in the Biggest Morning Tea initiative this year as it hadn’t been able to do its normal fundraising activities over the past two years. “The Cancer Council do a great job with raising awareness of different types of cancer and research and fundraising and I think because we’ve reopened after two years of lockdown and our restrictions have eased it seemed a great opportunity to be able to raise some funds for this cause and also to

get people together and have a little bit of fun and [have] something to look forward to,” she said. “We’ve only just started fundraising again this year, because we normally do lots of activities during the year to fundraise for different charities and different causes, that’s what a Rotary does.” Those who wish to attend the morning tea are required to RSVP before Sunday, May 15. Ticket can be purchased via https:// w w w.t r ybook i ng.com/events/ landing?eid=893202&.

Hobsons Bay council is encouraging more residents to get involved in its free paper-bag trial to help recycle food scraps, with thousands of residents already registering to participate in the initiative. All households in Hobsons Bay are invited to register and collect a free six-month supply of paper bags from the civic centre and libraries. The bags were introduced as a result of constant complaints from residents about the odour coming from their food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bins prior to its fortnightly collection. According to council, 7000 households have already registered for the trial, and 70 per cent of participants who have provided feedback have found the paper bags make sorting food scraps easier. Mayor Peter Hemphill said the trial was just one of the ways the council was making it easier for residents to reduce the amount of rubbish sent to landfill. “With up to a third of some household rubbish bins made up of food scraps, recycling more food waste is a great opportunity to reduce our landfill volumes,” he said. “By sending less to landfill we reduce harmful emissions and reduce costs to council and residents.” Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ paperbagtrial or 1300 179 944. Molly Magennis

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There is so much going on in our local area! It’s great to see us coming out of the pandemic and getting on with living with the virus. I recently had the pleasure of hosting a community drop-in session at Ransom Reserve, Altona. Some of the issues raised by the community include the slow but steady growth of the spit at the mouth of the Laverton Creek, increasing traffic congestion in the Altona area and renovation of the Altona Pier. Many thanks to everyone who took the time out to come and meet with me – it was a genuine pleasure connecting with you and hearing what matters to you. One of the issues creating local interest is the Altona Pier Redevelopment, which is a Parks Victoria asset and project. The demolition of our much-loved pier is tentatively scheduled for July, with construction of the new pier expected to start in September 2022 and to finish late next year. It’s going to be strange not having a pier in Altona during that time, and I hope the new pier will be as much a part of our community as the current one. You may have noticed construction under way at Weaver Reserve on the corner of Pier Street and the Esplanade. The reserve is being redeveloped as part of a broader project to improve safety and amenity along Pier Street. It will create a more user-friendly public space that can be used for gatherings, events and as an overflow space for the lifesaving club. Grass mounds will be constructed along the edge of the reserve to reduce the impact of wind from the bay, which will make for a much

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Briefs Hit and run in Altona Police are investigating after a 92-year-old man was injured in a hit and run in Altona on Sunday. The Altona man was crossing Pier Street, near the IGA, when a speeding vehicle knocked him to the ground about 5.45pm on May 1. The motorist, believed to be driving a late-model black Jaguar XR sedan, made no effort to stop and assist the injured man, police said in a statement. The victim sustained minor injuries, however he remains in hospital under observation.

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more pleasant picnic experience. These works are set to finish at the end of this month. Other improvements that we will see on Pier Street in coming weeks include reconfiguration of car parking spaces, widening of the footpath and replacement of the existing red brick pavers with granite pavers like those north of Queen Street. These works will complement changes taking place along the Altona foreshore to create a safe and enjoyable beach precinct that we can all appreciate. The community has until 15 May to provide feedback on the proposed 2022-23 Council Budget and includes funding for the Altona Foreshore, a new Pavilion at HC Kim Reserve in Seaholme, the Brooklyn Hall redevelopment, and the JJ Ginifer Reserve open space upgrade in Altona North. I always enjoy hearing from residents. If you have anything you would like to discuss with me you can email me on tbriffa@hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au, call me on 9932 1044, or follow me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ CrTonyBriffa.

Maribyrnong council is looking for locals to join its Active Transport Advisory Committee. The committee will help council plan the future of pedestrian and cycle infrastructure in the municipality. Self-nominations are now open for six new members to be part of the advisory committee over a two-year period. Council is seeking members of the public who are interested in contributing to active transport direction, road safety, and the impacts on the health and wellbeing of the community in general. Membership is voluntary and involves six meetings each year. Those interested should make a submission before Sunday, May 15 via yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ active-transport. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

THE ARTS MAKE THE WESTERN SUBURBS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT. Decades of underfunding and poor policy mean that many artists struggle to achieve financial security and creative organisations have seen funding steadily decrease. Over the last two years, COVID19 has further damaged a sector that relies on audiences to exist. The arts sector is a vital employer locally, a sizable contributor to our economy, essential to building healthy communities, and a key component to our education system.

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Architectural render of Footscray Community Arts outdoor performance venue. (Supplied)

Footscray arts windfall By Molly Magennis Melbourne’s west has received a huge boost to its creative sector, with Footscray Community Arts receiving an $8.7 million investment as outlined in last week’s state budget. On Tuesday, May 3, the state government announced the arts precinct would be one of several small-to-medium-sized organisations that would be receiving upgrades under the Creative Infrastructure Program. In 2019, Footscray Community Arts commenced a precinct plan project with the support of Creative Victoria and Maribyrnong

council to understand how creativity and community could be sustained despite rapid growth and gentrification in the west. The investment will allow the stage one recommendations of the plan to begin, which includes converting the precinct’s outdoor amphitheatre into a modern outdoor venue. This redevelopment will be able to facilitate accessible outdoor experiences as well as honour the First Nations significance of the precinct. Stage two of the plan will hope to address the indoor facilities at Footscray Community Arts to ensure the wider community will have

access to culturally safe spaces. Footscray Community Arts executive director Robyn Gawenda said the investment was an important statement from the government. “This is the biggest one-off investment into Footscray Community Arts ever,” she said. “The cultural fabric of the western suburbs is built on community connection and creativity, it’s vital that crucial community infrastructure like Footscray Community Arts is championed, invested in and supported as the west booms.”

A not-for-profit community health organisation, which has a base in Footscray, has expressed disappointment with the lack of funding for community health in the state budget. On May 3, cohealth released a statement saying that while it supported the government’s ‘health-focussed budget’, it felt the community health model, which had stepped up during the pandemic, was neglected. The community health model involves delivering a variety of social support, medical and allied health services that are combined and easy to access. This model is extremely beneficial for those who may otherwise struggle to access healthcare, which helps to reduce health inequity. cohealth chief executive Nicole Bartholomeusz said strengthening the health system requires investment across all of the health sector. “During the pandemic, community health services like cohealth showed the benefit of our trusted relationship with communities that face barriers to health care, such as refugees and asylum seekers, the elderly, people in public housing and people experiencing homelessness,” she said. “The community health model delivers enormous benefits to people in need and to the broader health system, and I’m disappointed that the opportunity to properly resource this vital work wasn’t recognised in this budget.”

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Waste warriors step up By Molly Magennis A primary school in Yarraville has been recognised for its sustainability efforts, having been named a finalist in the ResourceSmart Schools Awards. ResourceSmart is a free program run by Sustainability Victoria that aims to support schools around Victoria integrate sustainability practices across their facilities, curriculum and community. Wembley Primary School has been recognised for the creation of the Wembley Waste Warriors (WWW), a group established by three parents to promote environmental

practices within the school. Louise Hudson, one of the parents who founded the group in 2020, said the aim of WWW was to embed sustainability into the philosophy of the school. “I just feel like if you have it as part of the philosophy of the school, kids that go there understand that if you go to the school, that’s just part of how you live,” she said. Among the many initiatives the WWW have helped implement at the school is the construction of an enviro deck. The deck features a beautiful garden, which has not only provided a safe and calming environment for pupils , but has also attracted

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50 per cent more birdlife back to the school. “I mean, it’s one of the conversations but there’s a massive link to mental health when you’re in a sustainable environment. So if you’ve got kids that are struggling or have anxiety, if you have an area that allows them to fit in nature has huge impacts on mental health,” Ms Hudson said. Braybrook College has also been nominated for the award for the efforts of volunteer Alex Thomas, who has played a key role in helping to implement the school’s battery recycling program. The winners will be announced on June 2 at the MCG.

A group of independent artists and creative organisations from Melbourne’s west have come together to urge local candidates to prioritise the arts sector ahead of the upcoming federal election. Arts West is a collaborative group of organisations inlcuding Footscray Community Arts, The Substation and 100 Story Building, which together deliver arts and cultural activities throughout Melbourne’s west. The group is concerned that the federal government is not doing enough to support arts in the west, and has put forward an open letter to local election candidates asking them to commit to investing in creative infrastructure, establish a national plan for the arts and protect and increase existing federal arts funding. Arts West said a national plan should “dovetail with state and territory government plans and be developed with leadership from the Australia Council for the Arts and in consultation with the wider arts and cultural industries.” Independent artist Matto Lucas said “support for artists prior to COVID was already severely lacking, and during the pandemic artists were left behind with no support. Melbourne’s extended lockdowns have shown us that creativity, art, community and a better life is within our grasp, and it’s our choice with this election.” Arts West is asking for voters in the west to add their name to the open letter at: www.artswest.com.au/ support-the-arts.

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Opposition multicultural affairs spokesperson Andrew Giles and Fraser MP Daniel Mulino were among the attendees at the Mothers Day event. (Supplied)

Labor’s museum pledge By Molly Magennis Labor has pledged $4.7 million to deliver the Vietnamese Museum of Australia (VMA) in Footscray if it is successful at the upcoming federal election. Opposition multicultural affairs spokesperson Andrew Giles and Fraser MP Daniel Mulino made the announcement on May 7 when they attended a Mother’s Day lunch at the Vietnamese Heritage and Cultural Centre in Sunshine North. The proposed four storey museum is set to be developed at the rear of 220 Barkly Street,

with a function centre also planned to operate in conjunction with the museum. The VMA would be the country’s first museum dedicated to telling the story of the roughly 110,000 Vietnamese refugees who settled in Australia between 1975 and 1995. Mr. Mulino said this investment would ensure that Vietnamese Australians have “a dedicated space to collect, preserve, and share their culture and history, and showcase their profound and enduring contributions to Australia.” “Labor’s support for the VMA will ensure that the stories of Vietnamese refugees

who escaped war and oppression are never forgotten.” Mr Giles said Labor was committed to representing the concerns of multicultural Australia. “This investment in the VMA project will celebrate and share the traditions of Australia’s Vietnamese community.” The museum’s planning application is currently under assessment by Maribyrnong council officers, with the application to be presented to the City Development Delegated Committee (CDDC) on Tuesday, May 24 for council’s consideration.

Clean up work at Cherry Lake is well under way, with pollution levels having dropped significantly, according to the EPA. Cherry Lake and Cherry Creek were contaminated with detergent from nearby business Melbourne Transport & Warehousing in March this year, resulting in the death of nearly 15 tonnes of mostly carp. Due to the improvement with the lake’s pollution levels, Melbourne Water will begin to remove bunding from Cherry Creek leading into the lake, to allow normal water flows to return. EPA will continue its monitoring program, however in the meantime, health warnings will remain in place advising people to avoid contact with the water. EPA western region manager Steve Lansdell said the next stage is a precautionary approach while water flows return to natural levels in the lake. “Our testing shows encouraging improvements from the efforts of EPA, Melbourne Water, Greater Western Water in conjunction with Wyndham and Hobsons Bay City Councils.” Investigations into the spill are advancing, with EPA continuing to keep the local community informed through public pop-up sessions and a virtual community meeting planned for sometime in the future. Details: https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/ for-community/incidents/cherry-creekand-lake

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Ranking slide for Altona beach By Molly Magennis Altona beach has slide down the rankings of Port Phillip Bay’s best beaches, a new Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) report reveals. The EPA ranked beaches in the bay from best to worst according to their water quality during summer 2021-22. The report rated the water quality at 36 bay beaches and four popular swimming spots along the Yarra between December

the three months, most days recorded ‘good’ forecasts (72 per cent). The beaches at Portsea and the Mt Martha Life Saving Club took out the top spot (80 per cent), while St Kilda rounded out the list at number 36 (59 per cent). According to the EPA, stormwater pollution after rain from large drains and rivers nearby was the most common cause of ‘fair’ and ‘poor’ forecasts issued over the summer. “Heavy rain after dry weather can carry

and Labour Day as ‘good’, ‘fair’, ‘poor’ or ‘illegal’. When categorised as ‘good’, the water is safe for swimming, while ‘fair’ indicates that the water may be affected by pollution and is not suitable to swim in. Over the summer at Altona Beach, 66 per cent of days were found to be ‘good’, with the beach ranked at number 27. This is a fall from last year’s ranking of 25. Williamstown ranked 12th on the list compared to 13th last year. Over the course of

a large amount of pollution washed from surrounding areas into stormwater drains and waterways, including the Yarra River and Port Phillip Bay,” EPA water program co-ordinator Darren Cottam said. “High bacterial levels can cause stomach upsets, and vulnerable groups including children, the elderly and people with vulnerable immune systems are more likely to become ill, or get more severe illness from water-borne pathogens.”

RSL floored by funding The Newport RSL Sub-branch will receive a much-needed funding boost, enabling it to complete essential structural works in order to stay up and running. The sub-branch will receive $36,000 as a part of the $1.13 million Veterans Capital Works Grant Program, aimed at helping communities and organisations improve facilities and services. The RSL sub-branch has had it tough the last few years, closing down for a period of time in 2018 because of financial mismanagement. Treasurer and past secretary Ian Nicholls was finally given the keys back to the venue in March, 2019, and with the help of a team of dedicated volunteers, has been working hard to get the place up and running again. The money will be used to repair the RSL’s floor which, in its current state, prevents use of the kitchen due to safety reasons. Mr Nicholls said the flow on effects of finally being able to fix the floor will be immediate. “It will enable us to further provide services

that we otherwise have been unable to provide,” he said. “[It] will mean that we will be able to get the kitchen done, to renovate the kitchen will also enable us to provide meals for veterans as well, which we’re unable to do at the moment.” He said the hard work and the commitment of the many volunteers has been crucial in getting the RSL back to its former glory. “Without volunteers we wouldn’t be here, it’s as simple as that,” he said. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said the Newport RSL is a pillar of the community and was delighted to announce the news. “I was honoured to join the Newport RSL Sub-branch to commemorate ANZAC Day, and am pleased to be supporting this investment,” she said. “The contribution of our volunteer charity RSLs is immeasurable and I am excited to see the delivery of this funding.” Williamstown MP Melissa Horne and Newport RSL Sub-branch treasurer Ian Nicholls.

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Budget win for women’s health By Fatima Halloum and Molly Magennis Women’s health service GenWest has welcomed a funding boost allocated in the state budget on Tuesday, May 3. Twelve Victorian women’s health services will receive a share of $19.4 million over two years. GenWest interim chief executive Kate Phillips said the funding would allow the Footscray-based organisation to continue doing vital work to promote health and wellbeing and prevent family violence. “This is the first funding increase we’ve seen for our primary prevention work in over 30

years,” Ms Phillips said. “This increase in funding will allow us to reach many more communities in Melbourne’s west with our vital health, safety and wellbeing programs over the coming two years.” Ms Phillips said there is a need for the funding to become an ongoing core health promotion in the future. “Victorian women were hit hardest by the pandemic, and critical funding for gender equity, family violence and women’s health will contribute to ensuring a recovery that is equitable,” Ms Phillips said. GenWest says its health promotion and prevention programs reached nearly 65,000

people living in the west in 2021. It provided groups for socially isolated people with disabilities, training health professionals to identify and respond to family violence or female genital cutting, and providing health information sessions for migrant and refugee communities. About $940 million has been allocated in the budget to invest in initiatives focused on improving outcomes for women, $600 million of which will be going directly to improving access and equity for women-specific healthcare. Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams said the pandemic had been particularly hard on women, which is why they are at the

forefront of the 2022-23 state budget. “Women’s employment was impacted disproportionately by the pandemic, women lost more jobs than men and took on extra hours of unpaid care as children transitioned to remote learning,” she said. “The investment in this budget will build upon our government’s landmark investments to improve outcomes for all Victorian women. “With this budget, we’re working towards a stronger, safer and fairer community for all Victorians.”

Join up and have a yarn Crochet enthusiasts are encouraged to get their hooks and needles ready, as a new yarn club is preparing to welcome participants. The Friends of Cruickshank Park initiative will be known as ‘The Yarn Club’ and will be welcome to people from all ages. Club member Lola Anderson led the first official project for the club, which saw the club install an Anzac Day wreath at Cruickshank Park, complete with red and purple crochet poppies to remember Australian and New Zealand human and animal casualties. The project saw a collaboration between the club and the children from the Clare Court Early Learning Centre in Yarraville, as the base of the wreath was repurposed from bird nests the children create from collected sticks. Friends of Cruickshank Park member Dave

Lewis said the club aims to enable people to develop their crochet skills or learn a new hobby. “The benefits of the yarn club are an increase in social interaction for those that feel isolated, as well as connect younger and older community members in friendships,” he said. “Through activities such as ‘yarn bombing’, the yarn club will also raise awareness of different causes and events such as the Blue Tree Project for mental health and the pink trees promoting breast cancer awareness.” Mr Lewis said the club has applied for some funding to allow for seating. Details: www.facebook.com/FOCPYarnClub or www.focp.info or mediafocp@gmail.com Matthew Sims

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The Yarn Club participant Lola Anderson led a project to install a Anzac Day wreath at Cruickshank Park. (Supplied)

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The high cost of just scraping by As inflation surges and interest rates rise, household budgets are being squeezed all over Australia. For those on the lowest incomes it is almost impossible to make ends meet without the help of charitable organisations as Elsie Lange discovered.

efore the pandemic, Geoff Cronin didn’t have to eat just two meals a day to be able to budget for his week. Before he lost his work, the 62-year-old didn’t suffer from anxiety and depression, brought on by an inability to pay back his landlord after the pandemic rent moratorium was lifted. For people like Geoff, the increased cost of living has made everyday life even more difficult. Mr Cronin said without the help of the local not-for-profit crisis relief centre CareWorks SunRanges, he doesn’t know where he’d be – so he volunteers for them as a way of showing his gratitude. “One day I was walking, depressed, and I saw CareWorks,” Mr Cronin said. “I asked what goes on there and they said they did food parcels for people and give support, financial support. Not as in a weekly wage, but to help with a bill or a rental. “I had an interview… and they gave me some money towards my rent.” Mr Cronin is on the JobSeeker welfare payment and receives rental assistance, but after his $480 fortnightly rent comes out of his $852 fortnightly welfare payment, he can hardly make ends meet. “The second week’s always difficult, I’m in the second week now and I can go [to CareWorks] tomorrow… and I’ll get some bread and some soups and vegetables and all that type of thing,” Mr Cronin said. “That’ll see me through until next Monday.” What Mr Cronin is going through isn’t unique – people across the country are feeling the pinch as the cost of goods and services continues to skyrocket.

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Last month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released data indicating the consumer price index had risen 2.1 per cent in March and 5.1 per cent annually – impacting the cost of goods and services everywhere.

CareWorks SunRanges service manager Jane Williams said she’s seeing more people coming through their doors and more new clients seeking food and financial assistance. “It ranges from a razor, to shave your beard,

to most food items,” Ms Williams said. “My colleague was saying people are asking for flour, we’ve hardly ever had that, but it’s down to those very things that are a staple in the pantry now.”

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The story of the City of Maribyrnong is found in its people and places. It’s a rich story of diversity, shaped by our First Nations peoples, European settlers and successive waves of immigration. It’s been a hub of industry, a place of natural beauty and a home for a vibrant community with cultures, traditions and history that continue to attract interest locally and internationally.

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Sunbury resident David Cail is 63 years old and on the disability support pension – he also seeks support from CareWorks SunRanges when he can. The former actor is now in remission after two debilitating bouts of cancer and suffers from anxiety and depression. Mr Cail said by the time he pays for rent, medication, bills and petrol, sometimes he has about $50 left a fortnight for groceries. “Sometimes I’ve got to decide whether [I can] afford to go and buy some stuff, food, or put it towards petrol,” Mr Cail said. “With everything going up, it’s just trying to balance everything

out and it gets to the stage where I’ve got to go to my mum, who’s 93, and borrow money off her, and try and pay her back fortnightly.” He said the way he shops now has changed, buying two-minute noodles and instant soup to last the week, because things have been so much more expensive. If he could ask the government for anything, he said it would be more financial assistance for pensioners because the way he was living was unsustainable. “I’m not the only one who is struggling, there are a lot of pensioners who are struggling,” Mr Cail said.

Hume councillor Jarrod Bell said CareWorks SunRanges is a “valued and important” part of the community, but would like to live in a world where organisations like it didn’t need to exist. “I think the way to do that is by having a really strong and robust and compassionate welfare system funded by the government,” Cr Bell said. The Sunbury Conference of the St Vincent de Paul Society is a volunteer-run service helping those in need in most suburbs and country towns across the country. Sunbury Conference president John Stafford said the service was seeing about 20-25 people a month. “The reality is that once people on lower incomes have paid the bills and the rent there’s not much left over for food, fuel, clothes, medicines – or any other emergency cost,” Mr Stafford said.

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He said the organisation provides food and fuel vouchers, pamper packs full of personal items, and vouchers for Vinnies stores for winter clothes, helping to take pressure off peoples’ budgets. “We know that the rents have gone up substantially and finding affordable places to rent is almost impossible,” Mr Stafford said. “With rising interest rates and the surging cost of living we are anticipating a greater number of calls for assistance over the next few months.” Mr Cronin believes he would have become homeless trying to afford everything had CareWorks not stepped in, even with the incredible support of his family. “CareWorks was immediate, I’m here in Sunbury, they’re here in Sunbury – I can’t be more thankful.”

Charities are giving away staples, like pasta and canned tomotoes, more frequently. (Julia M Cameron via Pexels)

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More than $12m has been allocated in this year’s State Budget for a new Footscray police station.

A $6 million factory development in West Footscray might be scrapped because of opposition from local residents.

Former star Bulldogs in the Footscray Past Players and Officials Association are strongly opposed to any proposal that could lead to Footscray Football Club moving to Queensland.

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Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ Call John on 0418 377 336 for details

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

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 7.00-9.30pm. ■ 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

Sunbury’s senior constable David Attard and Ryan, 7, Keira, 11, Tristan, 11, Amelia, 9, Abbie, 11, and Emily, 11, show off their disco moves. (Damjan Janevski) 277913

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere. ■ Lesley, 0414 481 442

Point Gellibrand 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. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www.rotarypointgellibrand.com. au. ■ 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

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Table tennis in Sunbury Keen to have a bit of a tennis hit in Sunbury? The Sunbury and District Table Tennis Association are looking for experienced and beginner players. Head to the practice and grading night at Sunbury Recreation Reserve Stadium, 47 Riddell Road on May 12 at 7.30pm. ■ https://bit.ly/3vLckKw

Vintage Machinery Society Rally The 42nd Gisborne Machinery Rally is back after two years and if you’d like to check out the brilliant old equipment which built and powered Victoria. This year the group will have their steam exhibits on display. Fun for the whole family with kids’ activities too. Head to Webb Crescent in New Gisborne on May 15 from 9.30am-3pm. $16 per adult and kids under 16 free. ■ https://bit.ly/3LTaHAb

Plant, produce and recipe Swap Calling Sunbury’s green thumbs! Bring your plants, your cuttings and seedlings, your herbs, veggies and fruit from your garden, even a recipe to swap with other locals. Head along on Saturday, May 14, 10am-noon at Sunbury Library, 44 Macedon Street. The event is free. ■ https://bit.ly/3KyOsOI

Kays Classic Fashions Parade Hosted by the Gisborne Uniting church, the Winter Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions is happening on Monday, May 23 at 1.30pm at the church in Brantome Street, Gisborne. Great brands, low prices, at sizes 10-24 and a special rack are all drawcards. Entry is $10, which includes afternoon tea and door prizes. ■ Maree, 5428 3852

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Which two alcoholic drinks are used in a martini (pictured)?

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The Napa Valley wine region is found in which US state?

In Italian, what does ‘espresso’ mean?

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The Falcons hold off Melbourne Uni The City West Falcons put out one of their best performances of the Victorian Netball League season to beat Melbourne University on Wednesday night. Looking for a third win in a row, the Falcons knew they would be in for a test against an experienced Melbourne University side. A period late in the third quarter would be the difference, with the Falcons winning, 56-52. Falcons coach Marg Lind said it was a pretty good win. “They have a pretty physical outfit,” she said. “It was good to see our girls settle and we had some really good combinations. I’m happy with the progress and the players are slowly gelling. “To starve off the physicality and the experience was the most important thing for us.” Lind said it was a pretty even match throughout, with the two teams trading the lead. She said they were able to get in front late in

the third quarter and stay there. She said it was only the last five minutes when she thought they had done enough to get the win. The key for the Falcons was everyone stepping up when they needed to. “Jane [Cook], Uneeq [Palavi] and Maddy [Gray] all had moments, there was a lot of physicality in the circle. “Maddy had a five minute patch that settled the side and then Uneeq had a five minute period. They were able to keep their heads and minimise the errors which was good. “Soli [Ropati] and Montana [Holmes] had intercepts at the right time.” Lind was impressed with Mel Oloamanu when she came on after half time. In a big bonus for the side, they had Suncorp Super Netball player and former Falcons captain Maggie Lind back for the match. “That was a massive bonus,” Lind said of her daughter playing. “In terms of leadership and keeping the team calm.

“She adds to the vibe and it would have been hard to win without her.” The Falcons division 1 side also had a good win with Lind saying the team was starting to gel together. The under-19s had a disappointing game, losing by four goals. Lind said some of the players who were returning from nationals were taking time to fit back into the side. In good news. Charli Nicol and Mikaela Minns were named as part of the under-19 and under-17 Australian squads respectively. Lind said they were happy with where things were sitting at this part of the season, as they near having played every team once. “It’s the first time I’ve looked at the ladder and all three teams are in the top four,” she said. “There is still work to be done though. It’s a pretty even competition.” Maggie Lind made an impact for the Falcons.

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Sports shorts Soccer Altona East Phoenix continues to put pressure on the top sides in FV state league 2 north-west. The Phoenix scored in each half to get the 2-0 win against Moreland United on Saturday to get their fourth win of the season. In state league 1 north-west, Altona City lost to Sydenham Park, 2-1. In state league 4 west, Laverton had a big 6-1 win against Golden Plains, while Melbourne City lost 4-0 to Gisborne.

VAFA Williamstown CYMS fell just short against AJAX in the Victorian Amatuer Football Association Premier B competition on Saturday. The CYs’ trailed for most of the day, with 21 points the biggest margin at any of the breaks. The CYs’ kicked four goals to two in the final quarter, but it wasn’t enough, losing 11.12 (78)-10.8 (68). Declan Edwards kicked three goals in the loss, while Bradley Tucker was named their best. The CYs sit eighth after five rounds with one win.

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Altona Gators had to fight hard to get the win in Big V men’s division 2 on Saturday. Facing a winless Melton Thoroughbreds side, the Gators trailed by seven points at the first break. They were able to turn it around in the second quarter to lead by eight points at half time. The Gators were able to hold onto the lead, winning 82-70. Jovan Bojanic top scored with 20 points coming off the bench. The Gators sit in fifth with six wins from nine games.

Hockey After more than 1000 days, Laverton is back on the winners list in the Western Region Football League division 3. Having last won a game on August 3, 2019, the Magpies got to enjoy singing the song on Saturday night against North Sunshine. The Magpies didn’t have it all their own way, trailing by 15 points at half time. A seven goal to two first third quarter turned the game in the favour of the Magpies. They were able to finish it off, winning 14.8 (92)-9.14 (68). Magpies coach Tony Jofre said it was an exciting day for the club. The match was the first one under lights at the club which had been recently installed, adding to the day. “It was a fantastic day,” he said. “I was told it’s been 1008 days since the last win. “It was a big day for us. The new lights as well and the women’s getting the win too.

“Both clubs are struggling clubs, but both played really well. It’s good to see local football up and going again.” Jofre said the message at half time was to stick to what they knew they needed to do. He said they didn’t go away from what they had been working on. “The message was just have fun and work on things we’ve been doing,” he said. “We did adjust things, but it was about believing and supporting each other.” Having hit the front at three quarter time, Jofre said the feeling was one of excitement. The big crowd also helped them get over the line. “The boys were able to finish it off in the final quarter,” he said. “There was a lot of support and those night matches work for local footy. “To have a crowd like that after two years struggling, was massive for the club.”

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Brent Taylor kicked four goals in the win, while Soni Rainbow kicked three goals. Jofre said the whole team played well. He highlighted the games of Matthew Grigg, Taylor, Ryan Dorling and Travis Barlow. Jofre, who is in his first season as senior coach at the club, said while they’ll enjoy the win they are focused on keeping on improving. “We have structures in place and we’ll continue to take it week by week. The club wants to keep going in the right direction for the future.” In other division 3 matches, Albanvale and Tarneit got wins. In division 1, Altona bounced back with a massive win against Sunshine, Yarraville Seddon lost a close one to Hoppers Crossing and Spotswood was beaten by Caroline Springs. Tara Murray

Altona had a massive win in the Hockey Victoria men’s premier league on Saturday. Altona travelled to Hawthorn and came away with the points in a 7-2 win. Cooper Burns was the star up front, scoring five goals in the win. Jesse Gatt scored the other two. The win was Altona’s third for the season. In the women’s premier league, Altona lost to Hawthorn 6-2. Altona is yet to win a match in that competition. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Seagulls tie with the Blues in hard fought game Williamstown’s Victorian Football League Women’s side found themselves in a draw over the weekend against the Carlton as they try to salvage the rest of their lacklustre season. Both teams struggled to get their feet off the ground in the first quarter in what was a windy day down at Downer Oval. The Gulls managed to hit the scoreboard in the second term but were unable to hang onto the lead, resulting in a 2.6 (18) to 2.6 (18) tie. With two of the team’s key forwards Sophia McCarthy and Cassie McWilliams out of the match due to being nominated to play for the under 23 All-Stars game, Penny Cula-Reid said they lost a lot of scoring power. “I thought I’d midfield group worked extremely hard. They were rotating forward as well so in terms of their game time, they were on the field for quite some time,” she said. “It was great to see Aimee Wheelan get on the scoreboard for us and Ellie Cleland late in the last quarter to even up the game for us [to] come from behind, something we haven’t

done before to either potentially win the game or draw so in that aspect it was kind of pleasing.” Saturday’s game marked Wheelan’s last for the club before she jets off to Sydney to play in the AFLW. “It was again really nice for her to get amongst the group and finish off.” A few new young faces debuted for the Gulls, among them WNBL Basketball player Asha Price and Amika Manoa from the Western Jets. “[Amika] played in the backline for us, I thought she did again, relatively well. Camryn Tyrrell, her second game in, continues to show that she can play at this level, which was really, really pleasing,” Cula-Reid said. Statistically, Cula-Reid said the two teams match up quite evenly, however Williamstown struggled to halt Carlton’s transition from full back to their forward line. “[Carlton] were able to rebound on a few occasions which allowed them to open up the opportunity to score and we just didn’t have

that ability to slow them down on transition,” she said. One player who continues to stand out and show tremendous leadership despite the team’s disappointing season is Ruby Tripodi, who notched up 17 disposals in a very low scoring game. “He got hit pretty hard with COVID so she’s been really battling through that midfield group and pushing through games. But I think she’s sort of coming to the top and she’s really peaking now,” Cula-Reid said. The remaining three weeks of the season will be tough for the Gulls, with top six teams the Cats and Hawthorn in the pipeline. They’ll take on North Melbourne next weekend however, an winnable game according to Cula-Reid. “If we can get our…processes in place, and drive that strong sort of cultural behaviours, never giving up, drive the effort, drive the contest and the ability to compete, you know, I think that there’s a chance against North Melbourne on the weekend.”

Gabrielle Biedenweg-Webster was one of the goal kickers on the weekend. (Joe Mastroianni) 271083_08

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‘Good reward’ for effort By Tara Murray Maribyrnong Sports Academy students were among those recognised at the Victorian School Sports Awards held earlier this month. Ten students were recognised at the awards hosted by the Department of Education and School Sport Victoria, which acknowledge and recognise students, teachers, parents and carers in Victorian Government schools who have excelled at or made an outstanding contribution to sport. The 10 students were recognised with a Sporting Blue award for their outstanding sporting achievement throughout 2021. Just one male and one female per sport receive an award for secondary college students. The winners from the sports academy were Max Busuttil (athletics), Charlotte Baskaran (football), Om Neelam (badminton), Tylah Hooper and Lucas Impey (both basketball), Farzan Chowna and Mia Gordon (both

cricket), Naomi Chinnama (soccer), George Carasavidis (golf), Sam Lowndes (hockey), Kiralee Collings (netball), Johann Stickland (swimming), Hasali Buddhadasa (table tennis), and Diordan Macababbad and Bridget Mihulka (both tennis). Academy head of cricket Leigh Holmes said awards like these are pretty special for the school and the students. “Ten is a lot,” he said. “It might feel like we have a monopoly on the awards. It’s a good reward for all their efforts. “Both of them [Gordon and Chowna] were a bit surprised about winning this award and didn’t realise they were such a big award until they got to the awards. ‘It’s good to see the kids winning these awards and making state teams. It spreads through the other students and you see improvement.” Holmes said both Gordon and Chowna were really driven to get better at their sports. Both are part of state programs and

Victorian Premier Cricket. “Mia is a real student of the game and loves her cricket,” he said. “She’s really passionate and really driven to want to get better and seeks feedback to improve her game. “Farzan is really similar and always wants advice. I give up a lot of my lunchtimes to throw balls to him. “He works extremely hard on his game and is part of the state team and is at Essendon premier cricket and made his first XI debut this year. “Both are exciting prospects.” The two are part of the academy’s 30 strong cricket program. There are 24 boys and six girls in the program. Holmes said the focus was on making their program different from what they would get at any normal club. “They are student athletes,” he said. “They do some group training sessions and have specialist training programs. “The students are at quite a high level.”

Werribee Giants’ Wesley de Jong, Newport Rams’ Leslie Anglin and Sunshine Eagles’ Andrea McKenner were among the award winners at Baseball Victoria’s summer league awards night. Baseball Victoria announced the award winners for the recent season last Monday night, with an online awards ceremony. The awards included the best and fairest winner for each division, coach of the year, volunteer of the year and statistical winners. Anglin won the women’s division 2 best and first award on 16 votes, five clear of second. It was a massive season for Anglin who also polled well in the division 1 best and fairest. She finished in fourth spot behind winner Abbey Kelly, from Essendon. Anglin is part of the Melbourne Aces squad for the Australian Women’s Baseball Showcase. de Jong won the Robert Hindson Medal for the best player in the division 2 men’s competition. The pitcher claimed the medal on 23 votes, one ahead of Williamstown’s Dennis Neal. The division 3 west women’s best and fairest was won by McKenner on 16 votes. Her daughter Makayla McKenner finished equal third on nine votes, with both being key players in the side’s run to the grand final in their first season back in the competition. Marc McKenner (husband-father) was co-coach of the side, while another daughter Lily McKenner was also part of the team.

Welsey de Jong won the division 2 best and fairest award. (Shawn Smits)

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Young Williamstown athletes make their mark The next batch of stars at Williamstown Little Athletics club were on show at the Australian Little Athletics Championships held late last month. A team of 20 girls represented Victoria at the championships in the under-13 age group, with three of the group coming from the Williamstown club after a successful Victorian Little Athletics state championships. Armani Mauriohooho, Ella Leith and Eve Fumburger all competed at that level for the first time. The three girls, who have been watching as the senior Williamstown Athletics club has had plenty of success, showed they were on track to join them. Ella Leith, who competed in the javelin, finished seventh at the nationals, after winning silver at the state championships in her age group.

Daly Andrews was a key contributor for Williamstown on Saturday. (Joe Mastroianni). 272887

Eve Fumburger competed in the high jump (10th placed), triple jump (13th placed) and long jump (14th placed) at the Australian championships. She won two silver medals at the Victorian championships.

Armani Mauriohooho finished eighth in the high jump after winning bronze at the state titles. Williamstown coach Robbie Spencer said considering there are hundreds of clubs around Victoria to have three girls in the team was no easy feat and they were so proud of them all. “Eve, Ella and Armani are making marks of their own by making the Australian Little Athletics Championships and competing for Victoria,” he said. “All the girls medalled in their respective events at the state championships. “They continued their success at nationals with Ella throwing over a three metre personal best in her first attempt in the javelin. “Eve made her mark in the high jump, long jump and triple jump and thrived competing against Australia’s best.”

Seagulls on the board By Tara Murray Williamstown has set the standard for its performances after shocking the Gold Coast Suns in the Victorian Football League on Saturday. After a win less start to the season, the Seagulls went into the match against the Suns as massive underdogs. Despite missing some of their most experienced players, the Seagulls came away with the win, 12.9 (81)-9-17 (71). Seagulls coach Justin Plapp said it was pleasing for the group to finally get some points on the board. “After a pretty tough start we are finally off the mark which is pleasing,” he said. “We played against a pretty strong Gold Coast team with 22 AFL-listed players in the team. You do not face that often. “We played a pretty good opposition where nearly every single player is a full time athlete and gets to work on things all week.” The Seagulls went into the game missing a number of key players. They suffered another blow when Tom Downie hurt his hamstring in the warm up. It didn’t show with the two sides level at quarter time. The Seagulls took the lead in the second and third quarter and led by 33 points at the last break. Despite a late comeback from the Suns, the Seagulls were able to hold on. “The performance from us was really high,” Plapp said “We came up against a good side that was always going to come at us. The discipline from the youth and the younger players. “They were able to stick with it and showed character and resilience, which is what you want from a footy team.” Jordan Gallucci kicked three goals in the win, while Joel Ottavi kicked 2.4. Teia Miles had 31 possessions from half back and was pretty instrumental. Noah Lever, one of several first gamers, was another who impressed Plapp. The coach said the key to the win was that everyone contributed. “We got a pretty even level performance,” he said. “It wasn’t left to too few, which we’ve had a lot of in the first few rounds. “An even level is what you need to win games of footy.” The younger players and spread from the group will need to continue with two stars ruled out for the season. Captain Cam Polson and former AFL James Cousins will miss the rest of the season through injury.

Williamstown Little Aths’ Armani Mauriohooho, Ella Leith and Eve Fumburger

Plapp said it was really disappointing for both of them, especially Polson who is in his first season as captain. “It’s never easy being put into those roles and you want to influence the game,” he said. “He is going to have to find different ways to stay involved. “It’s unfortunate for him. The last two years have been taken away from him because of

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COVID and now he will miss another one.” The Seagulls this week face Frankston at home. Plapp said the performance against the Suns had set the standard for them going forward, with the young players needing to show that resilience every week. Meanwhile, Footscray had the bye on the weekend. This week they play Collingwood.

Spencer has coached Eve for four years and he said that she has grown into such a determined, strong, competitive young athlete that always stays humble. Fellow coach Darren Clark said that Armani competed at her first national championships and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and jumped really well on the day. Tania Hardin who coaches her daughter Ella said she was really proud of her achievements “Ella was so excited to gain selection into the Vic team,” she said. “We were all thrilled and very proud watching her compete against the best in the country. “To achieve a pb [personal best] at the event was a credit to Ella and the Victorian team who supported and assisted during the event.” Tara Murray

United to host a home final Western United will host a home final for the first time after a final round loss to Adelaide resulted in the side finishing third. One of three teams fighting for top spot heading into the final round, United needed to win and hope results went their way to claim the minor premiership. United headed to Adelaide for the match on Sunday with an understrength side. Dylan Wenzel-Halls gave United the lead, which was quickly cancelled out by a goal to Javi Lopez. Adelaide found a second in the second half through Ryan Kitto, which would be enough to get the 2-1 win. The third placed finish for United is their highest finish in their three years. Coach John Aloisi said he was so proud of the group. “With everything we have had to deal with, not only the setbacks this week, this season, but tonight to lose a player after 10 minutes when we were already very low on numbers,” he said. “To come to Adelaide and be able to match it with them create all those chances. The only disappointing thing was we didn’t take the majority of those chances, we felt we were well truly in the game, “We will not drop our heads and will be ready for the finals, we will get players back in this week.” In the post game press conference, Aloisi voiced his frustration with some of the umpiring decisions, including a free kick that went against them early. In a positive for the club, Rhys Bozinovski and Ben Collins both made their debuts, with the bench filled with scholarship players. Aloisi said early signs a foot injury to acting captain Nikolai Topor-Stanley was serious. “I’m not sure [how bad], but I don’t think he’s too good,” he said. “He felt a crack in his foot.” United will face Wellington Phoenix on Saturday night at AMMI Park in an elimination final. Aloisi said they were excited to get out there and show everyone what they can do. “We believe we can beat anyone, we’re not scared of any team,” he said.

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