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CSIRO finding rubbished By Matthew Sims

Karaoke star goes global

An Altona Beach Patrol co-ordinator and volunteer has refuted a Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation [CSIRO] report showing plastic on Australian beaches had dropped by an average of 29 per cent. Sacha Blomer, who is one of the co-ordinators of the group which meets monthly to clean up the Altona Beach, said her experience was that the amount of rubbish was growing at a rapid rate. “The reality on the ground – from someone who is regularly collecting plastic from the beach – is that the amount of plastic rubbish found on our beaches has increased exponentially in just the last five years,” she said. “Clearly, it has been a problem for decades, but I can not even walk through a national park area – coastal or inland – without stumbling over numerous pieces of plastic rubbish. “The amount of plastic waste in our natural environment, which includes coastal areas, is at disaster levels.” Published in the journal One Earth, the CSIRO report built on coastal litter surveys conducted in 2013 and included 563 new coastal surveys, and interviews with waste managers across 32 local governments around Australia. Lead researcher and PhD graduate from CSIRO and the University of Tasmania Dr Kathryn Willis said the research focused on identifying which local government approaches had the greatest effect on reducing plastic pollution found on beaches. “Whilst plastic pollution is still a global crisis and we still have a long way to go, this research shows that decisions made on the ground, at local management levels, are crucial for the successful reduction of coastal plastic pollution,” she said. CSIRO researcher and paper co-author Dr Denise Hardesty said the increase in waste levies had delivered the second largest effect on decreases in coastal plastic pollution. “Local governments are moving away from a collect and dump mindset to a sort and improve approach,” she said.

Maidstone’s Harlem Calleja will be representing Australia with his singing skills on a global stage. He is preparing his voice to compete against a number of competitors from countries across the world, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Greece and Singapore in the Karaoke World Championships’ 2022 Global Video Challenge. Impressing the judges with his rendition of ‘Always Remember Us This Way’ from the 2018 film ’A Star Is Born’, Mr Calleja will be competing at the international finals in Norway from Monday, August 8 until Saturday, August 13. He said receiving the news he was the Australian finalist was “crazy“. “I was expecting to have to go through another round,” Mr Calleja said. He is starting to prepare his voice across a number of styles and learn a range of songs, with competitors not able to read the lyrics. “It’s actually very competitive,” Mr Calleja said. He is aiming to raise $9000 for the journey, with a GoFundMe campaign at $1050 at the time of publication. Details: www.gofundme.com/f/help-merepresent-australia-in-norway-this-august. Matthew Sims

Maidstone’s Harlem Calleja will be joining karaoke stars from across the globe in Oslo later this year as the Australian representative in the Karaoke World Championships Global Video Challenge. (Joe Mastroianni) 285667

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COVID freedoms lead to Hobsons Bay crime rise Increased movement due to the community re-emerging from COVID lockdowns has led to an slight increase in criminal offences recorded across Hobsons Bay in the year to March, according to Hobsons Bay Inspector Tim O’Connor. The Crime Statistics Agency data showed there were 5884 recorded offences during the March 2021 to March 2022 period in Hobsons Bay, which was a 0.7 per cent increase compared to the March 2020 to March 2021 period. Criminal offences in Newport jumped by

14.2 per cent in the year to March, with assault and related offences increasing by 22.7 per cent. The data showed criminal offences in Williamstown jumped by 9.8 per cent. However, there were a number of reductions in criminal offences, including drug use offences dropping by 56.9 per cent in Altona. Inspector O’Connor said police would continue to work with the community to deter and disrupt offending. “As the community comes out from the pandemic, we anticipated some increases in

areas as a result of increased movement in the community,” he said. “We encourage everyone to do their part in making sure our community remains safe, that means reporting anything suspicious and making it difficult for criminals by ensuring your valuable items are secure, and locking doors and windows of your cars and home.” In Maribyrnong, the data reflected a 0.3 per cent reduction in recorded criminal offences, with 7025 offences recorded in the year up to March. Footscray’s data showed an 11 per cent

increase in the number of assault and related offences recorded. In Maidstone, there was a 30.8 per cent reduction in drug use offences, while theft offences recorded increased by 6.7 per cent to 463 offences. Maribyrnong Acting Inspector Matt Trask said there were steady decreases in robbery and deception offences. “It’s incredibly positive to see a decrease in overall crime across Maribyrnong in the last 12 months,” he said. Matthew Sims

Altona Pier tenders are released

Ian Nicholls in the main room with slopping floor. (Joe Mastroianni). 284800

Funds needed for RSL By Matthew Sims Newport community members are encouraged to dig deep in support of the Newport Returned and Services League’s [RSL] plans for the refurbishment of its kitchen and a complete rebuild of the building’s flooring. A GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise $100,000 is continuing to gain traction in the community, with the total close to $10,000 at the time of publication. Newport RSL treasurer and former secretary Ian Nicholls said the sub-branch appreciated the support. “We are forever grateful to our community,” he said.

The sub-branch closed down for a period of time in 2018 due to financial mismanagement and welcomed veterans left behind after the closure of the Williamstown RSL sub-branch in January 2017. With the help of a team of dedicated volunteers, Mr Nicholls is working hard to get the place up and running again. “Newport RSL wants to and deserves to be a fully functioning RSL sub-branch,” he said. “The building has been sadly neglected. “We don’t want it to be a chrome and glass establishment, we just need the bones of the building to be in the right order.” Mr Nicholls said that the funds raised will complement the $36,000 allocated to the

sub-branch as part of the state government’s Veterans Capital Works grant program, but the scope of the works and ongoing expenses to host funerals for lost veterans made it difficult to raise the necessary funds. “We absorb that cost,” he said. Williamstown resident Gavin Scholes launched the GoFundMe campaign to support the much-needed works. “Newport RSL needs our urgent help; please donate, and let’s create a venue we can, and should be proud of,” he said. Details: www.gofundme.com/f/newportrsl-needs-your-help.

Parks Victoria has released the tender for the construction of a new Altona Pier, with an awarding of a contract scheduled for late August. With collaboration with AW Maritime engineers and Site Office Landscape Architects, Jackson Clements Burrows Architects released the schematic designs in May, following consultation undertaken in 2020. The plans included a heritage-look timber deck, a Y-shaped head and an accessible lower landing. Parks Victoria southern and maritime regional director Jo Richards said the new project would enrich the Altona foreshore for all community members. “Altona Pier is a much-loved coastal destination in Melbourne’s west,” she said. “The project to rebuild the pier will result in a wonderful facility to benefit the local community, as well as visitors, fishers and boaters. “Designed in conjunction with feedback from the community, the new pier will be safer, more accessible and provide a destination for the whole community to enjoy for decades to come.” Last repaired in the 1980s and spanning back to the 1800s, Parks Victoria has partially closed the existing pier and earmarked it for removal. As part of this process, they have planned to salvage timber from the old pier to provide a connection to the past. Tenders for the Altona Pier redevelopment will close on Thursday, July 7 ahead of works planned to begin in late 2022. Details: www.tenders.vic.gov.au Matthew Sims

Maribyrnong council approves $123.6m budget Maribyrnong council has approved a record-breaking budget of $123.6 million for the 2022-2023 period, which includes an adjusted underlying surplus of $4.1 million. Councillors passed the officer’s recommendation to adopt the 2022-2023 annual budget, which also included a 1.75 per cent rate rise. Yarraville Ward councillor Michael Clarke said it was a “remarkable” budget, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ongoing effects of the pandemic have been horrific,” he said. “The dilemma for council has been how do

we deliver services, how do we deliver facilities and how do we do this on a limited income?” Cr Clarke said the budget aimed to find a comfortable balance revenue and expenses to deliver services, with a $85.35 million capital works program outlined. “That is a record budget for this council,” he said. Capital works outlined in the budget would include: • Civic and Community Precinct - $13 million; • Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre Splash Park - $7 million;

• Henry Turner South Reserve Pavilion redevelopment - $5.6 million; • Footscray Park West Lawn - $4.3 million; • Joseph Road Public Realm project $500,000; and • A redesign of the Footscray Library, Community and Cultural Hub $200,000. Stony Creek councillor Bernadette Thomas said the inclusion of a climate emergency statement and a gender equity statement were welcome inclusions into the budget. “I think we’re the only council that I know of in Victoria that has included that in their

budget and I think that’s a really good step forward and hopefully, something that other councils might pick up and follow,” she said. The budget also outlined council would borrow $10 million through the Community Infrastructure Loans Scheme for upgrades to the Footscray Town Hall as part of the Civic and Community Precinct project, council would grant a $204.85 maximum rebate under the State Government Pensioner Remission Scheme and council would extend the existing COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy. Matthew Sims

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Station precinct nearly finished By Matthew Sims A project to restore and repurpose the North Williamstown station has entered its final leg. As part of the Ferguson Street level crossing removal project, crews have been undertaking landscaping and finishing works on blending the old building from the early 1900s with a new and modern style. The new North Williamstown station precinct has incorporated the original red brick station on the city-bound platform, using about 2500 recycled bricks. The landscapers have salvaged bluestone pavers and red bricks from the station building on the eastern side for the new station forecourt. Work to renovate and restore the original station building, such as replacing rotting timbers, repairing masonry and replacing crumbling brickwork, uncovered two fireplaces stacked neatly below existing ones. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said she was happy to see the original building and

The new North Williamstown station includes a range of new and old elements.

other elements of the former station into the refurbished structures. “Williamstown is one of Melbourne’s oldest areas and I’m thrilled the project to remove the dangerous level crossing at Ferguson Street has been able to preserve and incorporate this region’s historical significance into the new station,” she said. “Major works to remove the level crossing

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and build the new North Williamstown station are now complete for all the community to enjoy. “We have also installed public artwork, opened a new shared use path, bike Parkiteer, seating and landscaping.” Steel arbour structures from the old station have also been repurposed in the new station forecourt, with wires fitted so that climbing plant varieties can grow over them.

Works also included repurposing old steel arbour structures. (Supplied)

Program director Tony Hedley said it was a “lengthy yet satisfying endeavour”. “We worked brick by brick to restore and re-grout the structure, using around 2500 recycled bricks,” he said. “The original building wasn’t built with earthquakes in mind, but the works we’ve completed will make it far less susceptible to any future tremors.”

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Yarraville Community Centre visitors inspected the food on offer at the community pantry.

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Giving spirit on show at food pantry Yarraville residents struggling with the ever-increasing costs of living now have a new source of assistance. With construction help from the Braybrook Men’s Shed, the Yarraville Community Centre’s [YCC] food pantry is now open for community members to access. According to the 2015-2016 Australian Bureau of Statistics expenditure survey, the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages was the second-largest household expense. YCC chief executive Christine McCall said the centre is responding to growing requests

for assistance within the community. “We have identified a demand in our community for food relief since cost of living has surged,” she said. “Yarraville Community Centre aims to foster community wellbeing with numerous free initiatives that our community can easily access. “Our food pantry is one such initiative aiming to assist people in finding essential groceries during these uncertain times.” The food pantry will stock non-perishable and perishable items such as cereals, tuna, pasta, rice, tinned vegetables and fresh fruit

and vegetables. Ms McCall said everyone is welcome to use the service. “There is never any judgement or questioning, just friendly faces, you will feel welcome here,” she said. The YCC is also seeking volunteers to assist with the program in restocking and maintaining the pantry. Donations can be dropped off at the YCC at 59 Francis Street in Yarraville. Details: 9687 1560, info@ycc.net.au or www.ycc.net.au. Matthew Sims

Empty nests are on the way for local fauna Maribyrnong’s birdlife and wildlife would soon have 200 new homes to make their own. During its meeting on Tuesday, June 14, council moved a motion to endorse the installation of 200 nesting boxes across the area as part of the 2022/2023 capital works program. Yarraville Ward councillor Michael Clarke said historical land clearing had meant there were few mature trees or ‘dead’ trees which had the opportunity to develop hollows for birdlife and wildlife to make a habitat.

However, he said recent circumstances had meant there had been an influx of birdlife. “Whilst the fires that occurred over the last couple of summers have been horrific, the impact of those fires has seen, for this city, an influx of birdlife never, ever seen in the history of this city,” he said. “The birdlife has just exploded. “We have to step in here and help our native flora and fauna.” Council has sought the help of the Braybrook

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Men’s Shed to create the 200 nesting boxes. Cr Clarke said the new habitats would ensure the local fauna would flourish. “With the existing hollows that we’ve got plus what we’re putting in place, our children will enjoy what is a great legacy,” he said. “It’s a good beginning, I hope that other local government authorities in the west take up what is, I think, a fantastic initiative.” Matthew Sims

Maribyrnong council has taken another step towards plans for the area to become a ‘smart city’, with the launch of the Smart City Strategic Framework and a showcase tour of Footscray. Hosted on behalf of the Australian Smart Communities Association, the networking event saw participants inspect how smart technologies are being utilised in Footscray. The initiative took its first steps in 2019 after the council received a $400,000 grant from the Smart Cities and Suburbs Program to deliver the Smart City for Social Cohesion project. In conjunction with Victoria University, the council installed a range of smart city technologies across Footscray. The council approved the strategic framework at its meeting on Tuesday, May 17. The framework included features such as free public Wi-Fi, smart parking sensors, air quality sensors, digital kiosks, traffic counters, smart lighting and more to help make the area more liveable and provide useful data to help council make informed decisions. Mayor Anthony Tran said the framework has defined a clear governance structure and would ensure robust processes are in place for key decisions to align with other council priorities. “Testing a range of pilot projects has given council confidence investing in technology and data, and innovation is the key to helping service our community’s needs better,” he said. “While the Smart City for Social Cohesion project was fantastic for us, it also highlighted a need to strategically align our smart city program with the broad range of services we provide. “The establishment of this framework sets us up at the starting line for what will be an exciting future.” Work on developing the framework began in 2021 with community feedback then informing changes, including a reassurance that the initiative would not violate individuals’ privacy. Details: www.yourcityyourvoice.com. au/smartcity Matthew Sims

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Footscray hub designs finalised By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong council has endorsed the final designs of its Civic and Community Hub project, which would see the Footscray Town Hall refurbished and the demolition of office buildings. Other key items outlined in the final designs included returning the Footscray Town Hall to community use, a provision for a future third floor, a civic park space and a flexible office layout. Deputy mayor Sarah Carter said the project

would strike the right balance between maintaining the historical aspects of the building and creating modern assets for future users. “This asset belongs to the community,“ she said. “There are many iterations of that connection to the historical part of the building that we hope to return to its glory and to community use. “We have to balance that with an operational workplace.“ The cost estimate received at the completion of detailed design stage indicated a total project

cost of between $35.2 and $36 million. Council aimed to fund the building works with a $10 million low interest loan from the state government through the Community Infrastructure Loan Scheme with a 10 year repayment term, as well as through council’s major project reserves. Stony Creek ward councillor Bernadette Thomas said she was keen to see the hub deliver a six-star Green Star accrediation. “I’m really pleased that it’s also going to be six-star Green Star and it’s going to be one of the first buildings under that accreditation,“

she said. “That makes me really happy because I know that that means that it’ll be really comfortable … not just for the staff but also for the community when they come and use it.” Yarraville ward councillor Michael Clarke said the building would be “a testament to the western metropolitan region“. The council has planned to release tenders for the project at the end of June, with the contract estimated to be awarded in September. Details: www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ civic-precinct.

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“Increasing community stewardship of the local environment and beaches has huge benefits. “Not only does our coastline become cleaner, but people are more inclined to look out for bad behaviour, even using dumping hotlines to report illegal polluting activity.” Ms Blomer said a nearby beach patrol group in Port Melbourne had collected 140 kilograms of rubbish on December 4, 2021, which was a 112 per cent increase compared to a collection the group made in December 2013. “The amount of plastic rubbish being released into our environment has increased at an alarming rate, despite the efforts of community groups, councils and municipalities and all the best intentions of the public majority,” she said. “The overwhelming majority of the

A mixture of plastic, aluminium and other materials find their way onto Altona Beach. (Matthew Sims) 286308_03

rubbish collected is various forms of plastic – from fishing line to lightweight bags and packaging, to plastic lollipop sticks and soy fish, to miniscule pieces, to massive lumps, in the form of toys, polyester (plastic) clothing, to plastic bottles, bottle tops, coffee cup lids, disposable nappies, single use cutlery, wet wipes and so on.” On average, the Altona group collected 52.8 kilograms during its monthly meet-up.

Altona Beach Patrol 3018 co-ordinator and volunteer Sacha Blomer collected a bagful of rubbish during a 10-minute visit to Altona Beach last week. (Matthew Sims) 286308

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By Cr Daria Kellander Winter is traditionally a quieter period for many of our traders in Altona and Seaholme, which makes it the perfect time to undertake essential road improvement works in preparation for summer. Council is ploughing ahead with Pier Street stage four works that focus on improving pedestrian safety on the southern end of Pier Street from Queen Street to Altona Beach, with wider footpaths and safer crossings. The works will also increase the potential for outdoor dining, as well as creating a more attractive community space to enjoy an ice cream or impromptu picnic. There will be some impacts on traffic and parking while these works progress, with the southern end of Pier Street closed off for a few weeks. The shops and cafes will still be open and will need our support more than ever, so please continue to visit and shop local over winter. Parking is available along the Esplanade, the Altona Homestead car park and further north up Pier Street off Edwards Lane, on Railway Street south and the Bent Street carpark at Blyth Street. Consultation for council’s Parking Management Strategy closed last week. Thank you to everyone who had their say through council’s Participate website - your feedback will help shape the final strategy. Don’t forget, if you live in Hobsons Bay, you’re entitled to apply for ticket machine parking permits that exempt you from paid parking across the municipality. You can apply via the council’s website. Speaking of permit applications, you can now apply for a parking permit at Altona North library, which was recently launched as a Council+ service centre.

Film festival entries open The eighth Altona Beach Film Festival is calling for final entries showing vision in film-making. President Annette Stephens said this year’s theme is ‘vision’, with entries to be no longer than seven minutes. “It is open to anyone, from zero to infinity is our age range,” she said. Awards are available in under-13, under-21 and open categories. Entries close on Thursday, June 30 ahead of the gala award presentation and film screening on Saturday, August 20 from 7pm at the Altona Theatre. Details: www. altonabeachfilmfestival.com.au/ film-entry-0 or annettest@optusnet. com.au.

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Police catch speeding drunk driver Police intercepted a driver allegedly travelling 116km/h in a 60km/h zone on Ballarat Road in Footscray on Sunday, June 12. The 53-year-old Cairnlea man completed an evidentiary breath test and police say he returned a positive blood alcohol concentration result of 0.069. Police impounded the vehicle at a cost of $878.50 and the driver will appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court at a later date for charges relating to excessive speed and drink driving offences.

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak 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.

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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Finn calls for pedestrian bridge By Matthew Sims Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn has called for Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll to allocate funding for a separated bridge for pedestrians and cyclists to use. Throughout 2020, the state government delivered works to strengthen the Queen Street bridge. However, Mr Finn raised a constituency question during the Legislative Council sitting on Wednesday, June 9 calling for Mr Carroll to commit the funding to deliver further works to install a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Unfortunately, despite a strong local campaign, the project did not include provision for a safe and accessible crossing for cyclists and pedestrians,” he said. “The Queen Street bridge carries over 19,000 vehicles a day and it poses a major threat to pedestrians and to cyclists attempting to cross it. “This is a significant safety issue for many of my constituents.” Hobsons Bay council has called for the state government to allocate $1.5 million to fund a separated bridge over Laverton Creek. The council has produced plans for a

60-metre shared use bridge with a 3.5-metre width and lighting. Mr Finn said the allocation of the funds was an “urgent matter” for the state government to address. “The only thing missing is a funding commitment from the state government,” he said. Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander said the community should not have had to wait this long for the bridge. “I wouldn’t ride a bike with my child over this bridge, and I don’t expect our community to do this either,” she said.

“This is a fundamental safety issue, it’s a no brainer, and it continues to be one of my priorities. “It shouldn’t take this long, our residents deserve better.” A state government spokesperson said the Department of Transport has been working with Hobsons Bay council to progress investigations to consider improvements for people walking and cycling along Queen Street including the bridge over Laverton Creek. “Any proposed improvements will be considered in future programs,” the spokesperson said.

New spark for Vinnies St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria [Vinnies] shops across the west, including in Altona North and Newport, can now give electrical goods a second lease on life. Vinnies launched the Green Sparks program earlier this month, which has trained and deployed about 200 electrical test and tag program [ETTP] volunteers in stores across the state. Vinnies Victoria commercial services executive general manager Jeff Antcliff said the program was the result of a $250,000 grant from the state government’s Recycling Victoria Community Fund. “We haven’t wasted any time bringing our vision to life,” he said. “Vinnies shops across the state now have dedicated battery disposal hubs and Green Sparks test and tag volunteers, who are trained and ready to assess and test quality electrical goods.

“We are a one-stop-shop for people looking to donate and purchase quality second-hand electrical goods.” Mr Antcliff said the initiative aimed to reduce the amount of e-waste finding its way to landfills and transfer stations. “If it is good enough to give to your family, it is good enough to give to Vinnies – we welcome as new or fully functioning electrical products, to be donated during our shop opening hours,” he said. Vinnies area support manager Carmel Bono said with volunteers completing 74,591 home visits during the 2021 financial year, donations can be organised without visiting a store. Electrical goods must be in working order and with limited damage to qualify for donation. Vinnies shops have increased their electrical trade by more than 18 per cent since the commencement of the ETTP initiative.

Vinnies area support manager Carmel Bono is keen to see the Green Sparks program’s success at the Altona North store. (Matthew Sims)

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re upgrading the Sunbury Line, removing the Gap Road level crossing and upgrading Sunbury Road. We’re also removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Sunbury Line

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Author shares struggle Yarraville author Juliet Wilson has overcome 12 years of health difficulties and has put her learnings of how to confront adversity and health issues into a new book. Launched last month, she said ‘But You Look Healthy’ was a way to tell the story of her battle living with Lyme disease and a number of other chronic illnesses under Multiple Systemic Infectious Diseases Syndrome [MSIDS] and impart her wisdom to those dealing with similar struggles. “Realising that there are so many people like me around the world, not diagnosed properly and struggling for years, I felt that it was important to share what I had learned, in the hope of helping others regain their health and survive the experience along the way,” she said. “This is the book I wish I had read 12 years ago.” Ms Wilson said she had reached a new understanding of her own resilience and what she values in her life. “Adversity never leaves us as it found us, and now that I have recovered, I can see the positive ways that the journey has changed me,” she said. “Through the experience, I developed new coping skills and more mental strength, and feel empowered as a result.” Ms Wilson said she hoped the book instilled a similar sense of hope and broader understanding of issues surrounding Lyme disease and other chronic illnesses. “My book is dedicated to all those who are suffering from complex, long-term illness, or supporting someone through it,” she said. “The message I hope people take away from reading it is that you are not alone, and there is hope.” ‘But You Look Healthy!’ is now available at The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville, Readings in Carlton and on Amazon.

Plan to help gamblers Maribyrnong council has put forward a plan to tackle gambling harm experienced throughout the area. At its meeting on Tuesday, June 14, the council moved a motion to note the findings from stakeholder engagement for the Reducing Harm from Gambling Policy 2022-2030 document and endorse the document, as well as continue to liaise with local sporting clubs to implement and promote the Love the Game program and include annual reporting to council. Stony Creek Ward councillor Bernadette Thomas said the council’s participation in the Alliance for Gambling Reform meant it could advocate for actions to reduce gambling harm in the area. “We do have a duty of care to our community and our residents,” she said. “We know that gambling doesn’t discriminate, gambling harm occurs across all parts of the community.” The policy showed there was a net loss of $58,205,122 across Maribyrnong’s electronic gaming machines [EGM] or ’pokie’ machines during 2019. The Palms at the Yarraville Cricket Club had the highest EGM net losses of any venue in 2019 at $14 million or $185,000 per EGM. Cr Thomas said the “out of sight” increase in online gambling over the past few years would continue to harm younger people. “This is a space we absolutely need to be in,” she said. “We need to be strong advocates.”

Yarraville author Juliet Wilson has released a book detailing her battle with a number of chronic illnesses and imparting wisdom she has learnt over the 12-year battle. (Supplied)

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Wembley green thumbs By Matthew Sims Wembley Primary School has received recognition for the Wembley Waste Warriors [WWW] sustainability project in the ResourceSmart Schools’ awards. The school received the School Volunteer of the Year award at the awards ceremony on Thursday, June 2. Volunteers Louise Hudson, Christabel Borlin and Joanne Manariti founded the WWW program in 2020, which aimed to embed sustainability into the philosophy of the school.

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Wembley Waste Warriors co-founders Christabel Borlin and Louise Hudson received the School Volunteer of the Year award at the ResourceSmart Schools’ awards and celebrated with pupils on Thursday, June 2. (Supplied)

“It feels lovely to see it come together,” she said. “It feels really nice to be recognised.” School captain Isidora said she was “very proud” to have helped to deliver the project and hoped to carry on the initiative.

“This is just the start of a conversation that we need to have,” she said. Sustainability Victoria community action director Katie Pahlow said she was “inspired and grateful” to all of the entrants in this year’s awards.

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Club’s sports award goal The Footscray Hockey Club has taken out one of the top awards in the 2021 Victorian Sport Awards. Announced on Wednesday, June 15, the club received the Love the Game Community Sporting Club of the Year award. Club president Nicole Virtuoso said it was “really thrilling“ to attend the event and win the award. The club also received nominations for the Vicsport Sport Initiative of the Year and My Sport Live Community Sporting Event of the Year awards. Ms Virtuoso said the club had ran a number of events and initiatives to attract existing members and new members to the club following the COVID-19 lockdowns, including a ’come and try’ program with local schools and their first NAIDOC Week Family Day event. “We would open up training after lockdowns so members could pour back in,” she said. Ms Virtuoso said the club had about 600 members at the moment, which reflected a return to pre-COVID numbers. “There are a lot of hockey clubs struggling, but we have really solid numbers,” she said. Ms Virtuoso said the success of the club was largely due to the work of its volunteers. “We really thank all of our volunteers from members doing a turn in the canteen to board members,” she said. “Volunteerism has dropped across sporting clubs, but we’ve been bouncing back.”

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O’Neill’s a passionate storyteller Ellie O’Neill recently released her fourth book, ‘Family Matters’. She spoke with Laura Michell about her passion for creating characters and their stories.

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riting is not something that comes easily to Ellie O’Neill. While the author has recently released her fourth book, and is busy working on her fifth, she freely admits that she finds writing a bit “tricky”. “I thought by now, with my experience, I would be able to just kind of crank it out, but not a chance; this is really tricky!” Yet, O’Neill can’t imagine doing anything else. “I find writing kind … of good for me. I feel good when I am writing,” she explains. “I can’t imagine not writing and not worrying over characters and storylines because it is so brilliant to be able to create these worlds and these people and these stories. “It’s fun”. An avid reader as a child, O’Neill didn’t set out to become an author, starting her working life in advertising. But a desire to do something different set her on the path to becoming a published author. “I was in London and I was working in advertising and I was feeling a bit burnt out actually,” O’Neill recalls.

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- Ellie O’Neill “I couldn’t see my career, like I couldn’t see myself working in an office for indefinitely, and I thought, ‘I have to do something different’. “I’ve always wanted to write, so I kind of just pulled the pin – but I could at the time, I was single and I didn’t have any commitments really – and I moved back to Dublin, and moved in with my parents, and pulled up my laptop and just started working on my idea I kind of had. “But I didn’t have any experience writing, not really, not the way some people do. I just wanted to do it. I wanted to try and see if I could do it. “Did I think I would write four books? Not a chance – I can’t believe I’m here and I’m working on a fifth.” O’Neill’s latest book, ‘Family Matters’ was released on Monday, May 31. ‘Family Matters’ tells the story of Evie McCarthy, her daughter and granddaughters, who discover that sometimes life is entirely different to what they’d dreamed it would be. O’Neill says the character Evie was inadvertently the catalyst for the story. “I was writing my previous book, which is called ‘The Right Girl’, which is a story around an app. I came across a lot of research around matchmaking because I was looking up stuff about Tinder and all the algorithms for matching people; it is really quite amazing that they have to down to a science because falling in love is so magical,” she says. “I thought that was really interesting and so I was kind of playing around with what I could do with matchmaking in terms of a story. “And then, I’ve had this character in my head for a couple of years who is my matriarch, called Evie McCarthy, and she was following me around – like literally talking to me – and I felt like if I just sit down and write Evie, I can get rid of her and I can park her somewhere else. “So I started writing about Evie, and as I was doing that, she introduced me to her daughter and she introduced me to her granddaughters, and one of the granddaughters was working on a matchmaking app, and then it turned out that Evie was a matchmaker. She’s an old-fashioned matchmaker.

“In Ireland there is a tradition of matchmakers that ended in the 1950s but I brought it back for Evie.” O’Neill says ‘Family Matters’ took longer to write than her other books, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the book proved to be a welcome distraction from the reality of Victoria’s 2020 lockdowns. “I finished the first draft just before COVID and lockdown started,” she says. “Then when COVID hit … I kind of froze and creatively I froze as well. All that load came in where I was working and I was homeschooling, and all of that anxiety and fear and everything else that everybody else was experiencing, and I put the book on hold … I didn’t go back to it for quite a while. “I started dipping in and out of it again, editing and rewriting, and it was a great escape, I have to say, and I found it really useful to run away from masks and viruses and illness, that felt really nice. “It was probably another year before I even sent it to my agent … this [book] took a lot longer [to write] because our friend COVID came to visit.” While O’Neill hails from Ireland, she has lived in Victoria for the past 10 years, after

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moving to Australia for love. “I guess if you are going to move across the world for some reason, it may as well be love,” she says. However, her homeland continues to feature prominently in her work.

“Most of my books – not all, but most of them – lean on some sort of Irish tradition or Irish folklore and that’s just the way the stories have evolved for me,” she says. “I don’t really know why I set them all in ireland, it’s just happening that way for me.”

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Barking up the wrong itchy trees By Matthew Sims A Williamstown tree protection group has called for Hobsons Bay council to avoid a “reactive and destructive” approach to Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees. Also known as lagunaria patersonia or ‘itchy bomb’ trees, the council has begun works to replace the trees across Hobsons Bay as part of its Urban Forest Strategy. Williamstown Tree Group convenor Russell Carrington said the planned removal of about 200 trees across Williamstown would have a “huge impact” on the town’s canopy cover. “Their removal is contrary to council’s own Urban Forest Strategy and will negatively impact on the amenity of our neighbourhoods,” he said. “These mature and healthy trees are climate change resilient and are great coastal and ecological performers in hard-to-grow areas.” A council spokesperson said the trees’ seed capsules were known to cause respiratory and skin irritation and the trees would be replaced with more suitable species which offer greater canopy cover without the risk to human and animal health. “Council is working hard to increase the number and diversity of trees across the municipality, with our Urban Forest Strategy including an ambitious goal of a 30 per cent canopy cover by 2040,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said following an invitation to the community to nominate the local trees, council received about 400 requests from local residents, including those from Altona, Williamstown and Seaholme. Tobruk Crescent resident Sally Jones said council workers cut down 19 trees last week.

Williamstown residents Bonnie Gelman, Sandra Thorn, Sally Jones, Maria McGuane, Russell Carrington and Annie Hingston have called for Hobsons Bay council to reconsider its further plans after removing 19 Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees from Tobruk Crescent last week. (Damjan Janevski)

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the council has proposed to remove a further 17 trees along the street, which would reduce the tree canopy by more than 50 per cent. “These trees provide shelter and habitat for a range of native honeyeaters, ring- and

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the primary and secondary school became popular with families in the area due to the nature of the classes, its convenient location and prestige. “Sister Gonzaga, who was principal from 1920 to 1924, had a major influence on the growth and direction of the school,” current principal, Mary Farah says. “She changed the name to St Aloysius

College, after her own patron saint, and adopted his motto ‘strive for higher things,’ and primary classes were phased out in 1952 to cater for a rapidly growing secondary sector.” Celebrated on Tuesday, June 21, St Aloysius Day at the college showcased the introduction of the new school uniform with a parade featuring the new and old uniforms. There was also a mass service with special guests in

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MY PLACE Altona resident Melinda Corry has used her passion for the environment and her community to help clean up Altona’s beaches and keep swimmers safe. She tells Matthew Sims she loves spending time with her friends and fellow volunteers to work towards creating opportunities for her children. What is your connection to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay? I have lived in Hobsons Bay for more than 20 years now and I love it here. It is where we’ve decided to raise our family and it is where we have a great group of mates and support. During COVID, I have spent more time than ever at Altona, primarily working from home which I have enjoyed.

like-minded people through this and collectively, we have picked up over 2.5 tonnes of rubbish from our beaches.

What do you love about where you live? I love the sense of community in Altona. It has got a small town feel and it is lovely going out and seeing people you know, down the shops or at sports events. I’m proud that I’m a patrolling member of the Altona Life Saving Club. It is a huge part of our lives and has been a really positive and important part of why we love Altona. We’ve all made amazing friendships in Altona and through the club. One thing I value in particular is the positive role models for our kids. They are surrounded by people keeping active and volunteering to patrol the beach and look after the community. It has also provided them with lots of opportunities to do different things.

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you... One of my most favourite hobbies is getting out camping with family and friends. I started camping when I was young and dad was the managing editor of 4x4 Australia. On one big trip, we even followed explorer Frank Jardine’s footsteps in Cape York. My favourite place in the world to go camping now is Wilsons Promontory. Every year, we go camping with seven other families we met through Altona Primary School. We head to the Prom together and it is always a great time away.

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Where is your favourite local place to spend time? There are so many great spots near our home but if I am celebrating, I’m heading to Bar Joliet with my gorgeous mates.

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Interesting new thermal imagery has revealed the clever ways that the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo are keeping warm and cosy during Melbourne’s chilly start to winter. Akin to hopping into bed with an electric blanket, the wildlife is snuggling into warming shelters and bedding, and under heat lamps that have been cleverly installed throughout zoo habitats – all in view of rugged up visitors. Thermal imaging cameras detect temperature by identifying different levels of infrared light that are invisible to the naked eye. Colder temperatures are often given a shade of blue, purple or green, while warmer temperatures can be assigned a shade of red, orange or yellow. Among those detected engaging with their heated facilities are gorillas, cheetah, meerkats, tortoises and wallabies. Werribee Open Range Zoo African river trail keeper, Tamsyn Green, said the thermal images enable keepers to identify how the animals are interacting with their surrounding environment, including custom-designed heat sources. “We’re always looking at ways to provide the the highest quality care to cater for each

animal’s individual needs,” Ms Green said. “Many of the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo are exposed to both hot and cold conditions in the wild, so we like to create habitats that provide animals with choice and control in their environment when the temperature begins to drop during winter. “Heat lamps are positioned over rocks and logs so animals can bask in their glow and warmth; heat pads have straw placed over them so they can snuggle into their bedding; and heated caves and shelters are also a hit during rainfall. Animals also have access to indoor facilities that are temperature controlled, too.” Ms Green said winter is a fantastic time to visit Werribee Open Range Zoo, with plenty of animal activity to see. “Animals can be more active during winter than during the peak of summer because they will move around their exhibits more frequently to burn energy and maintain body heat,” Ms Green said. “Also, many of these heated facilities are positioned on display, providing visitors with ample opportunity to see the precious and threatened species that we care for.” Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online. Details:zoo.org.au.

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Carers’ walk and talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government-funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Meets on the second Tuesday of each month, with the next meeting on July 12. Meet at Favor and Grace cafe, 87 Railway Avenue, Laverton. ■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au

School holiday workshop During these school holidays, do you need indoor activities for kids? Macramé keychain making will keep them crafty and creative! With the guidance of the instructor, kids will learn how to make a macramé rainbow keychain. All tools and materials are provided. Perfect for beginners. Participants must be 10 years of age or older. Wednesday, June 29. 10.30am- 2.30pm. Maribyrnong Community Centre, 9 Randall Street, Maribyrnong. Cost: $15. ■ 9032 4305 or www.trybooking.com/BYICR

Collectibles super sale Crystal/glass, china, artworks, embroidery, silverware, jewellery and lots more. Friday, July 1, 5pm-8pm and Saturday, July 2, 9am-2pm. St Stephens Uniting Church Hall, 179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown. Refreshments and sausage sizzle. Gold coin entry fee. ■ 9397 7695

Woodcarving Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Tuesdays, 9.30am to noon, at 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com

3D animal cculptures Come along and make a three-dimensional Australian animal, this will include painting and decorating your chosen animal, bird or lizard, waiting for paint to dry and then fitting the cuts together to make a little sculpture. Learn about the animals of Australia, including the wild birds we see every day. Tuesday, June 28. 1pm-2.30pm. Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. ■ www.trybooking.com/BZWLI

Job Seeker Assistance Hobsons Bay Libraries have partnered with Jobs Victoria and a Community Employment Connector (CALD focus) who base themselves at Hobsons Bay Libraries at regular times to provide support and assistance to job seekers, with referrals and resume and job interview help. Community Employment Connector – Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, Wednesdays noon-2pm, during school terms. Jobs Victoria Advocate – Altona North Library Community Library, Thursdays 10-11am.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Williamstown Meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held

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at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, on Wednesdays at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursdays at 6.30pm and Saturdays at 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au

Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm. ■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

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Meditation for Longevity is a journey of awareness and self care which increases one’s joy and fulfilment in life. Braybrook Community Hub from 10.30am on Friday, June 24. $32. ■ www.trybooking.com/BYUNA

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.

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Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place. ■ John, 0418 377336

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. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

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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

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

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Women’s choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

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 www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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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 to 4pm. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Williamstown-Craft-Market

Poetry workshops Calling all potential writers, poets, story tellers. Join Soul Lounge at St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, on Friday, June 24 at 4pm for a free spoken word poetry workshop. Learn to write poetry and connect with others. Open to all, no experience necessary. ■ https://creativebrimbank.com.au/spokenword-poetry-workshop-free

Safari fun at Sun Park Meet Tantor the elephant, enjoy bucket drumming, safari craft and face painting at the Sun Crescent pop-up park, 1b Sun Crescent, on Saturday, June 25, 1-4pm. Support the local eateries and relax on one of the many picnic tables. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events/ safari-fun-sun-crescent-pop-park

Sunshine Community Brass 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, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

Community wills day The Salvation Army in Sunshine will host a community wills day on Tuesday, July 19. For $100 you can make an appointment to have your will arranged or updated by a volunteer solicitor (simple wills only). All proceeds will support the Salvos’ work in the Sunshine community. Bookings essential. ■ Peter Nankervis, 0417 155 691

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City West Falcons brought back down to earth City West Falcons were given a reality check in the Victorian Netball League on Wednesday night. Facing the Geelong Cougars in a top of the table clash, the Falcons put out one of their most disappointing performances of the season. The Cougars got the jump early, and despite the Falcons getting within five goals twice, were able to run away with a convincing 68-53 win. Falcons coach Marg Lind said the group didn’t adapt to the changing environment that was around them. She said a quarter of the club had COVID, while an injury to star shooter Jane Cook added another thing to deal with. “Cookie had one of the train-on partners stand on her foot on Monday,” she said. “She was clearly limping and if she had been a centre, would have been ruled out before the game. “We thought she would have been right, but after five minutes we decided it wasn’t a good risk.

“The first quarter was then atrocious and the team could see what was happening. Their heads weren’t in it.” Lind said a lack of concentration proved costly and even when they had got back into the game, players’ heads were still dropped. She said the intensity wasn’t there. “It’s disappointing and it’s something we can work on.” With the match over early on, Lind said they looked to try some different combinations, which might come in handy come finals. While the Falcons were disappointing, Lind said they couldn’t take it away from the Cougars and the performance that they put out. She reiterated that the Cougars were the best team in the competition. “They are by far the most experienced team,” she said. “They’re going to be hard to beat, useless a team can keep their heads.” Lind said Maggie Lind, who had only come out of isolation that day from having COVID-19, was their best. She said Collingwood was keen for her to

get a run in her legs ahead of the Super Netball finals. The Falcons slip to third on the ladder, now percentage behind second placed Melbourne University. Despite a number of players out in the under-19s and division 1 teams with COVID, the Falcons were able to get wins. The division 1 team won 56-49, despite missing three of their four normal defenders. The side sits third. The under-19 team won 52-45. They are in second. The Falcons this week face the Wilson Storage Southern Saints. Tara Murray

Maggie Lind was the Falcons best on Wednesday. (Shawn Smits)

Clubbers sign all-rounder

Altona men’s hockey team. (Supplied)

Altona confidence boost By Tara Murray The upward trend continues for Altona in the Hockey Victoria Premier League men’s competition. After a slow start to the season, the A’s are starting to find their groove and rise up the ladder. On Saturday, they recorded an 8-0 win against Brunswick, with Cooper Burns scoring half of those goals. The win, their sixth of the season, has the side sitting in sixth spot after 11 rounds. Speaking before the match, A’s coach Zac Hawes said the side was starting to put together some strong performances. “I think we have come on leaps and bounds,” he said. “It took a while to readapt from the middle of last year. “We had to find our feet again.” Howes says he is part of the reason for the slow start, by introducing things too quickly based on what they did last year.

He said they needed to start again, which they have since done and things have turned around. “We needed to repeat things from last year and get a bit of a platform,” he said. “I introduced things too quickly. We learned from a couple of losses early on. “We weren’t out of games, but we had made it hard for ourselves and I was partly responsible for that.” Now with things on track, Howes said he was really pleased with how the group was tracking. He said while it was his third year at the club, it felt like it was still his first after the interruptions the last two years, with only half a season played in the last two years. “I’m extremely pleased with how the group is tracking,” he said. “The belief has returned to the group. They know they can compete with the top sides. “The results of late have shown what we are capable of. I’m proud of the boys.” Now with the side on the right path, Howes

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is hoping for a big second half of the season. He said a top four finish and finals were the aim. “There is so much scope for growth in them,” he said. “We know we’re nowhere near our ceiling yet. “They are still learning. The second half of the year we would like to jag a top four spot. “We want to stay the course and play finals as we haven’t for a few years, They deserve it as I know how hard they work.” In other results in the men’s premier division, Footscray had a 6-1 win against MCC. Footscray sits second on the ladder. Meanwhile in the women’s premier league, Altona beat Yarra Valley 11-3. Jesse Brennan scored five goals and Danielle Schubach scored three goals in the win. The win was Altona’s third of the season, with the side sitting in 11th spot. Footscray had a 9-0 win against MCC. Georgia Hopkins scored four goals. Footscray sits second on the ladder.

Yarraville Club has announced the signing of a star all-rounder as it hopes to go at least one step further in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Coming off a semi final appearance last season, the Clubbers announced on Sunday they had signed Chinthaka Jayasinghe. The former Sri Lankan international Jayasinghe is no stranger to the VTCA having played with Westmeadows for a number of seasons and played for Greenvale Kangaroos before that. He won the 2018-19 division 1competition best and fairest medal. The Clubbers announced the signing on social media saying he was seemingly the first Yarraville Club player to have played international cricket. “CJ is a well known quantity in VTCA circles, having plundered many attacks for the best part of a decade,” the post said. “CJ had an outstanding first class career in Sri Lanka, playing in 142 first class games, making over 6 000 runs, and registering 11 centuries. He also claimed 104 first class wickets with his handy medium pacers. “CJ will form an integral part of our 1st XI who will look to go a couple of steps further after a semi finals appearance in season 2021-22. “Having made over 700 runs in senior division over the last two one day cricket only seasons, he will complement a batting order consisting of Trent Lawford, Sanga Nandhalal and James Damjanovski (among many others).” As well as playing, Jayasinghe will be the club’s batting club and work with batters across all the grades. Tara Murray

Chinthaka Jayasinghe. (Shawn Smits) 200646_21

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Netball rising star grabs her chance at success There is an old saying that goes something like, “the harder you work, the luckier you become.” For rising netball star Charlotte Morey, that is exactly the case. The chance to try out for the Victorian under-17 team as a bottom ager in 2020, Morey realised what the future might hold “I had never been selected to trial before,” she said. “I was nervous and excited at the same time. “I was cut in the second round which put me in the top 60 players, but a long way from where I wanted to be. I used it as my driver. “I probably hadn’t used my netball time during COVID to the best of my ability. I wasn’t going to make the same mistake again.” Morey followed in her mother’s footsteps by signing up for netball’s ‘Net, Set Go’ when she was six-years-old. She then played at Altona Netball Association as a junior, but found the competition wasn’t as competitive as she would have liked and joined South Barwon in the Geelong Football Netball League from the under-15’s. As well as her weekly matches, she has represented the Elmer region at the state titles.

She again tried out for the Victorian under-17 for a second straight year. This time she made the final team. “I was very excited,” she said. “My mindset was simple, do everything the coaches ask, leave nothing on the court because it could be my last state team.” Morey’s national championships was a strong one and resulted in her being picked in the Australian under-17 squad. She is currently training one night a week at the State Netball Centre in Parkville and looking forward to the five-day camp at the AIS in Canberra later in the year. That’s on top of a typical week for the Maribyrnong Sports Academy student. A normal week includes training in Geelong with her local team South Barwon and games Geelong Cougars in the Victorian Netball League. On Saturday it’s games with South Barwon. “Netball is a body strength game, particularly in the middle where you must use your body to gain an advantage,” she said. “I play in the middle as a wing attack, centre or goal attack. You can add five weekly strength and conditioning sessions to my

on-court training sessions so I can compete against other very strong players.” Morey’s favourite player is Aussie Diamond, Liz Watson. So what does the future hold for Morey? “I’ve always barracked for the Vixens in the SunCorp Super Netball League, I’d love to play for them … or any club really,” she said with laughter. “A chance to play for the Diamonds would be absolutely amazing.” Morey is the monthly nominee for the Don Deeble Sports award. The Don Deeble Sports Star Award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank, the Deer Park Club, Ascot Vale Sports and Trophies and The Star Weekly Newspapers. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner or attend a dinner at the Medway Golf Club, contact swrsportsclub@gmail.com or 0408 556 631. Peter Howe

Charlotte Morey.

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Sports shorts NPL Altona Magic had a tough night out against the Oakleigh Cannons in the National Premier League on Saturday night. The Cannons scored twice in the first half through Wade Dekker before Dekker’s third in the second half, sealed the 3-0 win. The Magic sit eighth after 18 rounds. This week they face Heidelberg United.

VAFA Williamstown CYMS fell short against AJAX in the Victorian Amateur Football League Association premier B competition. It was an even first half, AJAX opened up a 32 point lead at the last break. The CYs won the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough to win, with AJAX winning, 18.12 (120)-14.9 (93). Bradley Tucker kicked five goals for the CYs was named his side’s best. The CYs sit eighth with two wins.

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Spotswood is hoping to gain momentum in the second half of the season.

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The Woodsmen step up By Tara Murray Spotswood put the pressure back on each other to step up and it paid on Saturday in the Western Region Football League division 1. The Woodsmen find themselves outside the top five at the halfway of the season and yet to beat a side sitting above. While they’ve had their fair share of injury and illness which has had an impact, they’re yet to have the consistency coach Anthony Eames would have liked. But there were some positive signs on Saturday against Yarraville Seddon on Saturday. The Woodsmen started well with nine scoring shots to two in the first quarter. They were able to extend the margin in every quarter on the way to a 15.13 (103)-5.8 (38) win. Eames said while the win was nice, the way they did was even better. “The pressure was on with where we are at with ladder position,” he said. “We’ve been able to square up the ledger.

“It was interesting as the guys had put a lot of pressure on each other to perform and a lot of players responded. “It was even across the board with 22 contributors. An even contribution is all we can ask for every week.” Mitchell Coleman and James Cleaver kicked three goals each in the win. Toby Kopa, Zach Del Grosso and David Iaccarino were named the Woodsmen’s best. The Woodsmen remain in sixth spot, but are now just a game outside the top five with Deer Park losing. Eames said it had been a frustrating first half of the season. He was hoping they would only get better as they built together. “With illness and injury our depth got tested,” he said. “The boys have been training hard. “When we put our best foot forward we are always a chance. Whether we win or not, that’s the question. “The top sides have been really good, we

had to play our best against them. If we can improve our consistency in performance and keep our best side on the park, we will hopefully have a positive second half of the season.” The Woodsmen this week face St Albans. Eames said they always had a tough match against the Saints. In other results, Altona had a big win against St Albans. The Vikings controlled the game from start to finish, winning 18.17 (125)-7.3 (45). Elliot Cavallaro kicked five goals in the win. Caroline Springs remains undefeated after beating Deer Park, 15.17 (107)-9.13 (67), while Hoppers Crossing beat Sunshine, 19.17 (131)-2.9 (21) and Werribee Districts was too good for Point Cook, winning 26.16 (172)-6.5 (41). In division 2, Point Cook Centrals, Glen Orden, Newport and North Footscray were the winners, while in division 3, Albanvale, Tarneit and Sunshine Heights had big wins.

The Western Jets had a tough day at the office against the Sandringham Dragons on Sunday in the NAB League Boys competition. It was a fairly even first half on the scoreboard, before the Dragons kicked four goals to two in the third quarter to increase the lead to 27 points at the last break. The Dragons were able to extend the margin, winning 13.16 (94)-8.6 (54).

National Championships Two Western Jets will compete against the best under-18 football talent in the country at the under-18 boys national championships starting this weekend. The final squads for Vic Metro and Vic Country were announced on Friday morning, following two trial matches between the teams last weekend. Point Cook’s Cameron Kizan and Keilor’s Jovan Petric are the two Jets players in the squad. The two Victorian sides will each play three matches throughout June and July as part of the championships, before concluding the championships with a Vic Metro versus Vic Country showdown in September. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Plapp, Gallagher make Commonwealth team Maribyrnong’s Luke Plapp and Seddon’s Jessica Gallagher are among 34 Australian cyclists who will head to the Commonwealth Games. Cycling Australia announced its team for Birmingham on Thursday, with 23 team members making their games debut. Plapp, an Olympic bronze medallist, is among them. The 21-year-old, who is starting to make his mark on the road, has been named as part of the track team. Gallagher, 36, continues to display her immense sporting talents being named to her second Commonwealth Games. Legally blind due to Best’s disease, a rare condition, Gallagher started to lose her eyesight when she was a teenager bringing a premature end to her promising netball career. It will be her second Commonwealth Games,

after winning two silvers at the 2018 Games. “It’s incredibly exciting,” she said. “When I made the decision to return to cycling it was for the opportunity to represent Australia at the Commonwealth Games. “I’ve been extremely fortunate to find a wonderful tandem pilot, Caitlin Ward and be able to return to an environment with our coaching and support staff that has been so supportive. Being selected to represent Australia, like any athlete is a pinnacle of your career. It’s a reflection of the hard work and dedication to showcase what can be achieved.” Commonwealth Games Australia Team Chef de Mission Petria Thomas said the powerful cycling squad was one of the nation’s favourite teams. “This team includes returning Commonwealth Games gold medallists and highly experienced Australian representatives,

as well as a group of talented cyclists making their debut and ready to take on the Commonwealth’s best at the Birmingham Games,” Thomas said. “I know that they will all be working hard between now and the Games, ready to be bold, brave and brilliant in Birmingham. I wish them all the best for their preparations and competition, and hope they know we are all behind them.” AusCycling chief executive Marne Fechner said she knows the cycling team will be ready to be bold, brave and brilliant in Birmingham. “2022 has been a massive year for Australian cycling, and I’ve no doubt that the 34 athletes selected to the Australian Commonwealth Games team will make us proud and inspire the next generation of riders,” she said. “It’s exciting to have a team that features such a strong mix of debutants and experienced

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athletes, who I know will wear the green and gold with passion and pride in Birmingham. “I want to congratulate the athletes on their selection and thank Commonwealth Games Australia for their support over this Commonwealth Games cycle.” Tara Murray

Good weekend for the Gators

Massimo D’Ambrosio receives his award from former MSA staff member Shirley Ardeljan Abigail Thomas receives her award from Mark McAllion.

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Top students honoured Maribyrnong Sports College celebrated some of its best and brightest at its recent awards night to recognise the students achievements from 2021. The event which was rescheduled due to COVID, recognised past and current students for their achievements and work rate. “2021 was a challenging year with many competitions and selection opportunities in state and\ national teams limited or cancelled,” a spokesperson from the school said. “Despite this, our student-athletes achieved outstanding personal and sporting success, so we enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate the year.” “Highlights throughout the evening included a tribute to our Alumni Olympians who competed at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Reba Stewart (taekwondo), Connor Metcalfe (soccer) and Gronya Somerville (badminton) and a surprise as MC: Tony Schibeci presented pre-recorded interviews with silver medallist Nathan Pellissier (para table-tennis) and bronze medallist Luke Plapp (cycling). Athletics star Abigail Thomas won the top award, the Sport Director Award which is presented to a student athlete who has achieved

excellent sporting results and academic performance throughout the year. Thomas was on hand to receive her trophy as she prepares to travel to America to study at the University of Idaho, later this year. She recently won silver in the 3000 metres heptathlon at the Oceania Championships, representing Australia. The Sunshine and Western Region Sports Club Citizenship Award was awarded to year nine football student Ermias Mersha for displaying MSA core values of respect, honesty, community, leadership and determination. The ADF Long Tan teamwork and leadership awards were awarded to Montaya Sardi (netball) and Massimo D’Ambrosio (football). It’s been a big few weeks for D’Ambrosio who was picked up in the AFL mid-season draft by Essendon. He made his debut for the Bombers on Friday night. Mitch Croft (volleyball), Sanaya Buddhadasa (table tennis), Danny Vonjikovich (judo) and Dylan Brooks (in line hockey) were inducted into the wall of fame, for making national teams last year. Kane Finn, Jimmy Lackay, Holly Nagpal,

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Lucas Impey, Archit Bhatia and Olivia Manfre received the Back in Motion award for displaying leadership qualities and behaviours during MSA activities. The Lynne Kosky Memorial Award was awarded to Lachlan Fazzolari (football). This award acknowledges Lachie’s courage, resilience, and perseverance throughout 2021. Two athletes were recognised for each sport as well. The winners were, Charlotte Baskaran and Lucca Grego (football), Josh Djatschenko and Lily-Bella Hilli (athletics), Shrey Dhand and Ohmkkar Neelam (badminton), Andy Land and Roman Coote (baseball), Lucas Impey and Sonny Maxwell (basketball), Mitchell Jamieson and Holly Nagpal (cricket), Louise Baliton and Jacob Ngo (golf), Sam Lowndes and Juliette Sheriff (hockey), Ryley Rametta and Danny Vojnikovich (judo), Kiralee Collings and Akira Mccormack (netball), Naomi Chinnama and James Grasset (soccer), Johann Stickland and Charlize Buna (swimming), Jamie Cefai and Lucas Sabljak (taekwondo), Bridget Mihulka and Lucas Dela Cruz (tennis), Mitch Croft and Brylee Lavery (volleyball), and Bree Kelly and Sanaya Buddhadasa (associate sports).

A strong first half set up a big win for the Altona Gators against Mildura Heat in the Big V men’s division 2 competition. The Gators jumped out of blocks at their home court, leading 28-17 at the first break. A 27-8 second quarter increased the lead to 30 points at the main break. The Heat took their game up a level in the second half and were able to reduce the margin by seven points in the third quarter. They continued that in the last quarter and despite reducing the margin further, it wasn’t enough, losing 94-78. Tyson Burton top scored with 28 points in his best game for the season. The Gators sit sixth with nine wins. The Gators’ division 2 women’s side also came away with the win on the weekend. The Gators travelled to Geelong to face the Corio Bay Stingray. Altona started the better of the two teams and led by seven points at quarter time. The margin was increased to eight points at half time and remained steady in the final quarter. The Gators weren’t finished and won the last quarter, 24-16, to win the game 81-65. Just six players were available for the Gators, with all getting plenty of court time. Sharna Appleby top scored with 22 points, while Alysha Carden-David scored 21 points and Jessica Rarity had 17 points. The Gators remain on top, with 11 wins from their 12 games. This week they face the Mornington Breakers. The Gators women’s youth league championship side had a mixed weekend. They won their first game of the weekend on Saturday night against Dandenong Rangers, winning 71-57. The Gators shared the points around, with Alicia Sciberras top scoring with 19 points. On Sunday, they lost to Diamond Valley Eagles, 66-61. The Gators sit second in their pool. The youth league men’s division 1 side also split their matches, losing to Camberwell Dragons before beating Warrandyte Venom. Tara Murray

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