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Paramedicine students at Victoria University’s St Albans campus will be running free CPR training for community groups and schools in the west from next year. Paramedicine senior lecturer Brian Haskins is developing the program. He urges everyone to take advantage of the life-saving training to acquire the skills to help someone having a cardiac arrest “In reality, if bystanders don’t do anything in the first 10 minutes, there’s very little chance of anyone surviving a cardiac arrest,” he said. “For every one minute delay in CPR, there’s a 10 per cent less chance of survival. And for every one minute delay in defibrillation, there’s a 10 per cent less chance of survival, and the average paramedic response time is about 10 minutes.” Paramedicine students Kimberlie Jusic and Sean Challis are eager to begin teaching vital CPR skills to the community. Ms Jusic, who is in her third year of studies, said she is eager to become a paramedic because they help people “feel safe on what is probably one of the worst days of their life”. Mr Challis said he loves the challenge of paramedicine and felt it would be a very rewarding career. Holly McGuinness

Mates pitch in for Mitch The PEGS Football Club community has rallied around the family of club member Mitchell Williams, following his sudden death on July 2. The Greenvale father-of-two, who was heavily involved in the Keilor club, died at age 34. He leaves behind wife Casey and daughters Lila, 3, and Zoe, 1. Family friend, Taylors Lakes resident Callum Glassford, set up a fundraising page to support Mitch’s family and help with funeral costs. As

of Friday, $123,315 had been raised. A statement on the fundraising page said Mitch touched the lives of so many people. “Mitch was a school PE teacher and co-ordinator, a football coach – he wore many hats and was well respected around our community. He was committed, positive and an inspiration to his students and to those he worked with,” the statement said. “He will be forever missed by so many.” PEGS Football Club president Damien Cerentonio said the club has thrown its support

behind Casey, Lila and Zoe. “Everyone from the club is absolutely devastated and heartbroken by this loss,” he said. “Mitch, he lit up the room whenever he was in the club. It was a better place when he was around. He brought laughter, humour and would always lighten the mood when he was around, You always felt his love. “It’s just devastating for his family, we’re all hurting but I can only imagine how, Casey, his wife, and two young daughters are feeling as well his mum and dad.”

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Mr Cerentonio said the fundraising page was “critical” to helping Casey. “Casey’s family is from New Zealand. So I think that’s why the … page is so important. She’s a young mom now by herself with two girls and her family is based in New Zealand, so it’s critical that we raise as much money as we can over the next little period to ensure that the two girls have the best quality of life that Mitch had always hoped for,” he said. Details: mycause.com.au/rememberingmitch

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Kerr named as Liberal candidate By Tara Murray Brimbank councillor Maria Kerr will have a second tilt at state Parliament after being endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the seat of St Albans. Cr Kerr took to social media last week, announcing she would stand for the seat , which is currently held by Labor’s Natalie Suleyman. Cr Kerr stood for the seat of Sydenham at the last state election. Speaking to Star Weekly, Cr Kerr said she understood the issues impacting the electorate as she grew up in the area. “I grew up in Keilor Downs,” she said.

“To represent my community is the biggest honour. “Being a councillor has highlighted even more what needs to be done. “I want to highlight the lack of funding for St Albans and critical funding that is needed for the area.” Cr Kerr said she thought she was better positioned this time around, due to her experiences on council. She said she wanted to make the St Albans electorate marginal and to hold Labor to account. “I want to see us get our fair share of funding,” she said. “I want to see the duplication of

Taylors Road, more funding for mental health and major funding for people with disabilities and their carers. “There’s a homeless problem in St Albans. I want to highlight these issues.” Cr Kerr said the lack of an outdoor pool at the new leisure centre and the lack of government funding for the new facility, was one area where the electorate had missed out. Cr Kerr is the third Brimbank councillor to nominate for the state election. Cr Virginia Tachos will stand as an independent for the Western Metropolian region, while Cr Trung Luu is seeking Liberal Party pre-selection in the region as well.

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Sunshine West’s Nikki Langford will star in Ned Kelly’s Mother. (Supplied)

‘Ned Kelly’s Mother’ coming to stage Regardless of your views on Ned Kelly, actress Nikki Langford from Sunshine West is a woman who’s enthusiasm is utterly infectious. Langford is preparing to take her one woman show ‘Ned Kelly’s Mother’ across the globe next month to the world’s largest fringe festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. The production follows Ellen Kelly (played by Langford) throughout milestone moments of the outlaw mother’s life over a 55 minute performance that’s complete with traditional Irish ballads. The production was written by playwright Neil Cole, with Langford cast in the first production that was shown on Chapel Street in

2018. Langford describes the character she plays as a passionate and fiery Irish woman who spoke her mind and was unfairly demonised by the press from the actions of her son, Ned Kelly. Langford, who has been acting for almost as long as she could speak, said the similarities of Ellen’s story relates all too much to the struggles that migrant women and single mothers still face today. “I work a lot with migrant communities and I see the same thing is that all the focus and all the spotlight is on the young men and the women who just want what every mother wants, the best for her children,” Langford said.

Cole wrote in regards to government support provided to Ellen as a free settler to support her family was “enough not to starve, not enough to survive.” “That for me sums everything up, everything that happened to her, every situation she found herself in, just enough to prevent starvation,” Langford said. The last Australian and only Melbourne performance of ‘Ned Kelly’s Mother’ before Langford jetts off to Edinburgh will be held at Sunshine Community Theatre on Saturday, July 23.

The state government is looking for community members to join a Stakeholder Liaison Group (SLG) to help guide the level crossing removal project at Mt Derrimut Road. The level crossing will be removed and a new rail bridge constructed over the road to complement a new Deer Park Station and bus interchange. Major construction will begin mid this year. The SLG will provide local perspectives and insights throughout the construction phase of the project. While it has no formal decision-making power, the purpose of the SLG is to ensure that local communities are informed on issues that may impact them during construction. The SLG will assist by working collaboratively with the project team to inform their networks and local community about construction related project information and provide a local perspective on the management of unavoidable construction impacts. The SLG will consist of volunteer community members who represent the views and interests of residents, business owners and community organisations. The group will focus on matters relating to project construction. SLG meetings will not be a forum to discuss designs. The SLG is expected to participate in regular group meetings, approximately every six to eight weeks. To find out more and apply visit the Engage Victoria website.

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Insurance refund ‘comes at right time’ for pensioner A Sunbury man has been refunded more than $3700 by his insurance company after he told of feeling trapped by his funeral insurance plan. Disability pensioner David Cail was relying on food banks to survive as more than $43 a fortnight was deducted from his pension by TAL Insurance to cover premiums on his $15,000 plan. Last month, Star Weekly reported how David had already paid $15,000, and was set to pay more than $30,000 by the time he reached 90 years old and fortnightly premiums were no longer required. But after Star Weekly raised the case with TAL, the company offered him a $3795 refund and to lower his fortnightly payment to about $2. After recovering from two debilitating bouts of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2014, 4 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

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David, 63, is now undergoing chemotherapy for terminal cancer in his brain – he said the refund had “come at the right time”.

“I can get more food, or more medication, because my medication now has gone up because I’m on more tablets,” David said. In the early 2000s, after David saw an ad for funeral insurance on television, he thought it made sense to sign up as a single man with no kids or partner – it would take the burden off his family, he thought. He didn’t grasp at the time what would be required of him for decades. Consumer Action Law Centre managing lawyer Philippa Heir spoke with David, and said her organisation continues to see people paying thousands of dollars in premiums for funeral insurance, in many cases far exceeding any pay out. “Often, the premium payments increase steeply over time and become unaffordable,

which means you can lose the insurance entirely and waste all the money you’ve paid,” Ms Heir said. David wants his story to encourage people to speak up if they are in a similar situation, and for it to lead to better regulation of the industry. “I just feel there’s a new ad for another funeral thing, and people aren’t going to realise what they’re going to get into. Everybody should read the fine print and understand that if they take out a funeral plan, it should only be to the amount of a funeral plan,” David said. “Anybody who’s in the same boat that I was, get in touch with the CALC or report it to the local paper reporter and see if they’re interested in taking up the story.” Elsie Lange

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Sydenham Grace centre to close By Holly McGuinness Supported residential service Sydenham Grace will be closed after its registration was revoked by the Human Services Regulator. Administrators Ernst and Young were appointed to the facility in January following a state government investigation. Ernst and Young were also appointed to Melton South facility Gracemanor, which had its registration revoked in June. Gracemanor and Sydenham Grace were run by Grace Disability Services prior to the appointment of administrators. The state government investigation found

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Anthony Kolmus said he took action to protect the health and wellbeing of residents at Sydenham Grace. He said the decision to revoke Sydenham Grace’s registration followed an extensive investigation that uncovered 23 serious contraventions of the Supported Residential Services (Private Proprietors) Act2010. “This is the culmination of an extensive investigation by my team to protect the welfare of residents,” Mr Kolmus said. While nearby residents, including Mick Sciretta, have welcomed the closure of Sydenham Grace, they fear the premises will be taken over by a another supported

residential service. Residents have reported Sydenham Grace residents roaming the streets on hot days and alleged illegal activity in the streets, while police and ambulances were regularly called to the site. “I’m feeling terrible about it because this place in the past five years or so, it’s just been a living nightmare to live here,” Mr Sciretta said. Another resident, who asked not to be named, said residents weren’t convinced the closure of Sydenham Grace would be the end of their worries. “[The closure] is a positive … we’re going to wait and see what the final outcome is.”

Opening conversations ‘Queer Pasifika: The Rebirth of the Cool’ is an open conversation and performance-based event that’s coming to St Albans at the end of the month. Event organiser Amao Leota Lu is a Samoan fa’afafine and trans woman of colour who wants to open a conversation within the community to bring a deeper understanding of gender identity, open communication and understanding of her queer brothers and sisters. “Queer Pasifika is an event that’s tied around the telling or the conversations regarding to the queer community from the Pasifika diaspora, our stories, our experiences and being able to share that within a format such as talanoa,“ she said. Talanoa is a cultural Pacific Islander way of having conversations and seeing each other as equals.

“We’d like to kind of bring that kind of warmth, empathy and openness to being able to share experiences of our queer Pasifika community,” Amoa said. The event will consist of a panel discussion from queer Pasifika artists, with an injection of performances throughout the night. “You’re welcome at our table,” Amoa said. The event is at 33 Princess Street, St Albans on Thursday, July 21, from 6.30pm to 8pm. Proceeds from the event will go to The Tongan Leitis Association Holly McGuinness

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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. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Sunbury Line

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St Albans death A 33-year-old St Albans man has been charged over the death of a 49-year-old man in St Albans. The 49-year-old was found injured on a nature strip in Emily Street, St Albans, about 11.45pm on Wednesday, July 6. He died at the scene. Police arrested the 33-year-old St Albans man and another man on Thursday, July 7. The 33-year-old was charged with murder, while the other man was released pending further inquiries.

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Servo at end of an era Iconic service station, ‘Andy’s Servo’ in Sunshine West is set to begin major renovations any week now, with the replacement service station currently planned for completion by the end of 2022. Andrew (Andy) Michael has owned the service station for over 50 years, it’s believed to have been one of the last existing independently owned ones in the west. The Michael family still own the site, handpicking the new tenants to ensure they keep the iconic ‘Andy’s Servo’ sign on display; however the new renovated building will not have an auto workshop attached. Owner Andrew (Andy) Michael moved with his family from Cyprus to Australia as a teenager. Starting out as an auto electrician in Cyprus, he completed his mechanical apprenticeship in Wollongong on the NSW South Coast. He moved to Sunshine with his wife Maria in

1973, when they opened the service station and has worked nearly every day since then. “I’m not too happy, that was my home and life, I spent more time there working and seeing all of these people, I will miss it, but I’m getting old,” Andy said. Andy’s daughter, Kathy, said: “Our loyal customers supported us through the years, no matter what the price of petrol was”. Andy is closing this chapter of his life to spend more time with his wife Maria, three daughters, Kathy, Elaine and Stephanie and three beloved grandchildren. Holly McGuinness

The state government has announced it will continue providing schools with free rapid antigen tests for terms three and four. A total of 46.4 million RATs will be provided to schools and early childhood services across the state. Mainstream schools and early childhood services will be allocated 15 RAT tests for every student and staff member per term and students and staff in specialist settings that are more medically vulnerable will be allocated up to 30 tests.

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Print and Online Sales Executive Star Weekly Star Weekly seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Star Weekly is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future. The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Mandy Clark Group Advertising Sales Manager mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au

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Call to finish creek transformation By Laura Michell Brimbank council has called on the state government to fund the remaining works on the Upper Stony Creek Transformation Project. In 2019, council successfully advocated for the federal and state governments to recommit and recommence work on the Upper Stony Creek Project after works stalled. The project, which aimed to transform a concrete chanel and grassed detention basin back to a natural creek and wetland, hit a standstill in early 2019 after costs blew out because of asbestos contamination. While no additional funding was provided, council’s advocacy ensured that works on a

revised scope project re-commenced and were completed in 2020. The Upper Stony Creek Transformation Project includes a new functional wetland with a gravel circuit path that is accessible to the community. More than 10,000 plants have been planted around the wetland, with a circuit path connecting to Gilmour Road, Cary Street and Camperdown Avenue. However, the concrete chanel stills need to be transformed into a natural waterway and contaminated soil at the site needs to be remediated, council said. Council voted at its June 23 meeting to write to Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio requesting commitment and funding to

complete the project to its full scope. Cr Virginia Tachos said the works needed to be completed to cool the area and improve liveability for residents. “Our community deserves more funding to complete the Upper Stony Creek project to its original intended scope, which will help transform the existing concrete channel back to a natural state with more walking paths, wetlands and vegetation, creating a great open space for generations to enjoy,” she said, Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said the works complete dto-date had transformed a portion of the area into a cool and shady place. “Brimbank council continues to advocate for this project, and would welcome more funding

from the federal and Victorian governments to create a natural waterway that creates a bigger, cooler green space,” she said. A state government spokesperson said the government has invested over $7 million in the project. “Any application for new funding or projects would need to be considered in future budgets,“ the spokesperson said. The Upper Stony Creek Project was developed and funded through a partnership with Melbourne Water, Development Victoria, State Government’s Department Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Greenfleet and Brimbank council, with the federal government being the main funder for the project.

Crime briefs Man crashes into AFP cars A Taylors Lakes man has been charged after crashing into two Australian Federal Police (AFP) cars in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday, July 3. Police said the 28-year-old was arrested after losing control of his vehicle and hitting two AFP cars on La Trobe Street about 10pm. A subsequent search of the crashed car uncovered weapons and a quantity of cash, police allege The man is facing 13 charges including possessing a drug of dependence without a prescription, dealing with suspected proceeds of crime, driving while disqualified and drug driving.

Sunshine West drug bust A Sunshine West property was searched by police on Wednesday, June 29 as part of a clandestine laboratory squad operation. According to police, a 30-year-old Ardeer man and a 31-year-old Hillside man have been charged with trafficking large commercial quantity methylamphetamine and possessing articles to manufacture. They will face Melbourne Magistrates Court on November 2.

Friends Holly and Ava, 12, have been selected for the Victorian state school netball team. (Damjan Janevski) 287856_03

Young duo pivoting to state team A duo of young Caroline Springs students have been selected to represent Victoria for netball at a national competition this year. Springside P-9 College student Ava and Brookside P-9 College student Holly have been selected for the School Sport Victoria Team 12 years and under netball team. The selection is special for the two girls, who are close friends and thrilled to be selected together. They will compete with the Victorian team at the School Sport Australia Championship in September.

Ava said she was “quite shocked” when she found out she’d been selected for the team. “I just started screaming and I was super excited,” she said. She loves the sport and has played for most of her life, since she was five years old, and said she loves the friendships she’s made along the way. “It’s a team sport and I’m really glad I’ve got lots of friends from it,” Ava said. Holly said she jumped up and down for joy upon hearing of her selection for the team. “I was very happy and excited,” she said. She’s looking forward to the opportunity to

travel while getting to play plenty of netball. Both girls said they hoped to continue playing netball into the future, with hopes of playing on a professional level one day. “Whenever I watch netball at the higher levels, I think that’s what I want to do one day,” Ava said. She said she was most looking forward to making lifelong friends from the experience. “Honestly just the experience itself is something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”

Bottle shop break-in Police are investigating a burglary at a shop on Overton Lea Boulevard, Sydenham, on Friday, July 1 in which cigarettes were stolen and a large number of bottles of alcohol smashed. Information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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Smith Family program provides students with work insights Students from Melbourne’s west were given the opportunity to explore Edlyn Foods facility in Epping as part of The Smith Family’s Work Inspiration Reach Out program. Donned in white lab coats and hair nets, students were given a tour of the facility from the administration building through to the state-of-the-art factory and storage rooms. Ajnet, 15, hopes to one day have a career in psychology or forensic science, having migrated with her family to Australia from Macedonia at 10 years old. “Today’s given us all a lot to think about. When you see a product on the shelf you never stop to think about all the work, the planning and the hours and the amount of effort that

goes into getting it there,” she said. “These are opportunities I never would have had before moving to Australia.” Edlyn chief executive Amir Arjmand said the program was close to the business’ heart. “As a business we wanted to be able to give more beyond sponsorships of local sports teams and community groups,” Mr Arjmand said. “Work inspiration provides us with an avenue to connect with young people and show them there are pathways open to them once they have left school.” The Smith Family corporate partnerships manager Marietta Asaad said the program allowed students to explore

career options. “The important thing about Work Inspiration Reach Out is that organisations like Edlyn get an opportunity not only to showcase their organisation to the workforce of tomorrow, but they are also able to break down the barriers of working for these students (who are in a pivotal age where they are starting to think about their next steps and post school options),” Ms Asaad said. “Corporates organise interactive activities which opens their mind about different possibilities for their career trajectory that they may not have thought about before (or industries they had never considered through school).”

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Heritage overlay sought for silos By Laura Michell Brimbank council will ask Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn to appoint a planning panel to hear submissions on its proposal to apply a heritage overlay to the Sunshine Silos site. In January 2021, council asked then planning minister Richard Wynne to apply an interim heritage overlay to the site at 2 Wright Street, Sunshine, following an application to demolish the silos and related structures. While the demolition application was later withdrawn, council also asked Mr Wynne to

apply a permanent heritage overlay to the site. In November 2021, Mr Wynne approved an amendment to the Brimbank Planning Scheme, paving a way for a permanent heritage overlay, following community consultation. However, in December 2021, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning refused council’s request to apply an interim heritage overlay, proposed by the planning scheme amendment, on the grounds that there was no current request for consent to demolish the silos, or a planning permit application implying a risk of demolition.

The planning scheme amendment was exhibited from February 24-March 24 this year, attracting four submissions. A report to council’s June 23 meeting stated that the submitters’ concerns related to the safety and security of the site; that the heritage overlay would prevent development of the site; and that some of the structures were not considered significant and therefore should not be included in the heritage overlay. Council officers recommended referring the submissions to a planning panel as they were unable to change the amendment to address the

Cooking up a storm in chase for title Burnside Heights resident Anthony Herrera is inching closer to his dreams after being selected to compete in the Australian final of the World Food Championships. The competition will hold a knockout round for the top five finalists, with the winner securing the opportunity to represent Australia at the World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas. Mr Herrera, originally from the Philippines, has grown up passionate about food and cooking for the ones he loves but never expected to get this far in the competition.

concerns of all submitters. Councillor Victoria Borg said she was looking forward to the panel hearing the submissions. She said the Sunshine Silos were of “great significance”, and as such, should be protected by a heritage overlay. “They not only have historical significance, but they are also strategically positioned along the metropolitan railway as you enter Brimbank. As the saying goes, ‘first impressions are very important’, and it is very important therefore that we look after these historical places,” Cr Borg said.

Investigations continuing into bridge crash Police arrested three males following a collision in Spotswood which closed four lanes of the West Gate Bridge on Tuesday, July 5. Leading Senior Constable Melissa Seach said police have alleged that a silver Ford Falcon XR6 sedan was travelling outbound along the West Gate Freeway near Williamstown Road in Spotswood and collided with a truck at about 10.35am. “Three other males aged in their 20s who were in the car were arrested at the scene after the vehicle was suspected of being stolen as it was displaying false registration plates,” she said. “They have since been released pending further inquiries.” Leading Senior Constable Seach said a 21-year-old Wyndham Vale man was the driver of the sedan and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. “A male passenger of the car was taken to hospital with critical injuries,” she said. “The two male occupants of the truck were not injured and were assessed by paramedics at the scene.” Leading Senior Constable Seach said investigations were continuing into the cause of the collision. “The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and the investigation remains ongoing,” she said. “Investigators are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage that may have been in the area at the time of the collision.” information to Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com. au. Matthew Sims

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“It’s a major, major, life changing experience for me,” he said. He stumbled across the competition via a Facebook post searching for entrants and has made it past hundreds of other applicants. He’s excited to share his culture with the world and represent Australia’s multicultural community. “I’m blessed to be able to represent the talents and gifts that I have to raise the banner of Australia you know, especially if I’m given the chance to more or less, show how diversified our culture is and to show that to the world in Dallas, Texas, if given the chance,” he said. “Food basically connects people. It’s a major life changing experience for me to be honest.” Herrera has lived in Burnside Heights for almost 10years, opening his restaurant‘Enelssie Cafe Bar & Grill in 2019. Holly McGuinness Anthony Herrera from Burnside Heights will cook at the Australian finals of the World Food Championships. (Supplied)

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Locals ‘dry’ up for cancer cause Hundreds of people are giving up alcohol and other guilty pleasures across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs as part of the annual Dry July campaign. A team of Northern Health staff members are among those participating in the campaign, as Matthew Sims discovers.

lose to 700 participants across western and northern Melbourne have raised more than $85,958 for Dry July so far this month. Across the country, 28,106 people have registered for Dry July and have so far raised $4,316,208 towards support for people affected by cancer. The funds would contribute to a number of support elements for those affected by cancer, including information and support services, specialist cancer nurses, wellness programs, cancer centre improvements, accommodation and transport and comfort and support items. The organisations which benefit from the campaign include Cancer Council, Bowel Cancer Australia, Leukaemia Foundation, McGrath Foundation, Ovarian Cancer Australia and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.

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Northern Health Foundation public affairs acting executive director Pina Di Donato said she has been reflecting on the struggles of people affected by cancer and their loved ones during the first part of the challenge. “Their stories inspire me to make this small sacrifice and to do my part in making a difference to someone, somewhere,” she said. “This experience also makes me grateful for my own health and reminds me that I need to take care of it, knowing full well that it can change at any moment. “I hope I can be a role model to others, inspiring them to take part, either by joining a team or making a donation.” Ms Di Donato said it was a small sacrifice for her to give up alcohol to help those affected by cancer. “Most of us have been touched in some way by someone’s cancer story,” she said. “If I can make even a small contribution to those who are going through the cancer journey, then I feel like I have done something meaningful.” Associate Professor of addiction studies at Monash University and Turning Point head of research and workforce development, Victoria Manning, said people who abstained from drinking alcohol, even for a brief period, experienced health improvements. “There is evidence it improves blood pressure and improves sleep,” she said. Associate Professor Manning said those participating in Dry July should take the time to think about how taking a break from alcohol feels and what role alcohol currently plays in their lives. “This is a brilliant time to really learn about yourself,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to reflect. “It’s about rediscovering other sources of pleasure outside alcohol.” Associate Professor Manning said her research and other research has shown that the decision to drink is often beyond our conscious control. “A lot of the behaviour we have actually at a lot of subconscious levels,” she said. “We’re bombarded by alcohol cues. “It’s so fast and rapid. “We’re responding to them at an automatic level.” Associate Professor Manning said one of the many tips she has given to Dry July participants was for them to tell as many people as you they that they are taking part and to think differently about the meaning behind receiving requests or demands from their friends and family to drink.

Left: Northern Health volunteer Myrna Beverley enjoyed the festivities at the Epping hospital Dry July barbecue. Above top: Hospital staff Yadranka Zelic, Malina Belicovska and Paula Cox. Above centre: Tina Smith and Ronald Van Sanden from ISS Facility Services supported the Dry July barbecue. Above: Epping Bunnings employee Madeleine Sharp popped over for a quick bite and drink. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 288422

Left: Northern Health Dry July team leader Margaret Rivette and volunteers manager Henni Wade. Right: Northern Health volunteers Carmen Calleja and Jenny Jones. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 288422

“It says more about their drinking problems,” she said. The Northern Health Dry July team has raised $7144 so far towards funding for the construction of a new garden for Northern Hospital Epping’s palliative care unit. Northern Health fundraising and relationship manager Konstantina Halastanis said Northern Health is grateful for the support from staff and the broader community. “We continue to be amazed by the enthusiasm staff and the community have shown towards the Dry July campaigns,” she said. “Your efforts have helped make the cancer journey a little easier for some. “Our gratitude is also extended to everyone who is sponsoring the Northern Health

team this year.” Northern Health hosted a Dry July barbecue on Wednesday, July 8, which brought together volunteers and community members supporting the cause. Ms Halastanis said the event received a “fabulous” amount of support. “I am inspired every day by the selflessness of our volunteers and staff – you are the power that drives our mission,” she said. “We are all making a difference in the fight against cancer. “Thank you to everyone for supporting Dry July and giving that little bit extra.” Northern Health support services quality co-ordinator Sarah Rexhepi said she was keen to work within the team to raise money for the new garden space.

“I am looking forward to being part of a team that has the same goals as I do,” she said. “We all want to make a positive difference to those touched by cancer.” Dry July spokesperson Ashleigh Oliver said the campaign had raised about $73 million across the past 15 years, including $13 million last year. “This year, we aim to raise just as much or even more,” she said. To support Northern Health’s Dry July campaign towards the construction of a new garden for the Northern Hospital Epping’s palliative care unit, visit www.dryjuly.com/ teams/northern-health. Details: www.dryjuly.com Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 9

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Park in line for global eco award Brimbank’s Sunvale Community Park has been nominated as a finalist in the inaugural International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), World Green City Awards 2022. Eighteen entries from cities around the world have been shortlisted for the awards, which celebrate projects that are transforming the world into a greener and healthier place to live. Specifically, the program recognises initiatives relying on a greater use of plants and nature to create better city environments. Brimbank council has been nominated in

Sunvale Community park offers plenty of space for active and recreational play.

the ‘Living Green for Health and Wellbeing’ category. This category highlights projects that address the medical, behavioural and

social determinants of health for residents. The Brazilian city of Fortaleza and the Netherlands city of Utrecht are the other nominees in this category. Sunvale Community Park, in the heart of Sunshine, was developed under council’s Creating Better Parks Policy and Plan. The park offers so much diversity with plenty of green space for active and recreational play, a skate park, Indigenous art work, an edible garden as well as sheltered areas for social gatherings. Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen said council was “thrilled that the design of Sunvale Community Park has been

recognised for the prestigious global awards”. “These awards are great recognition of the commitment council has made in creating green urban spaces that make our city a better place to live,” she said. “Sunvale Community Park is highlighting the importance a well-designed, leafy nature park has in improving the liveability and wellbeing of the community. “Creating beautiful green environments where everyone in our community can feel welcome will continue to be a key focus for Brimbank.” The award winners will be announced at an event to be held in September-October.

Tale of ties that bind us Former Braybrook resident Alice Pung has been named among the 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist for her book ‘One Hundred Days’. Pung said she was surprised to be selected in the shortlist prominent literary awards, as she originally wrote the book for a teenage audience. “It was a bit of a shock to the system,” she said. Pung said ‘One Hundred Days’ and Michael Mohammed Ahmad’s ‘The Other Half of You’, also named on the shortlist, both told the stories of children struggling within working-class migrant families living in Australia. “I wanted to explore what makes a person an adult,” she said. Pung said she wanted to tell the stories of several young people she encountered through her work as a Les Twentyman Foundation ambassador, especially those in public housing

in Flemington and North Melbourne, by dealing with themes of how close love can border on control and the relationship between a mother and her daughter. She said she was humbled to be part of a group of diverse authors. “It’s just nice to be shortlisted,” Pung said. Judging panel chair Richard Neville said this year’s shortlist featured a wide variety of stories. “The outstanding feature of this year’s Miles Franklin shortlist is the range of dynamic and diverse voices that address the experience of pain, intergenerational trauma and intergenerational dialogue with compassion, exceptional craft and rigorous unsentimentality,” he said. The 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 20. Matthew Sims

Alice Pung’s ‘One Hundred Days’ has been named in the 2022 Miles Franklin Literary Award shortlist. (Monique Ferguson)

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David Morgan climbed the seven highest summits across all seven continents during the past three years. Right: David climbed Everest after recovering from COVID-19.

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Marathon mountaineering effort By Matthew Sims Western suburbs resident David Morgan has joined a club of about 300 people across the world, after conquering the seven highest mountains across all of the seven continents. On top of being the second-known Australian to have climbed the seven highest summits over the past 10 years, he also completed seven of the world’s greatest marathons as part of a fundraising effort which has raised more than $60,000 for research into type 1 diabetes. What has been a three-year journey came to a close on Sunday, June 12, when Mr Morgan completed the Cairns Ironman, which involved swimming 3.8 kilometres and cycling 180 kilometres before running his seventh and final marathon. Suffering from salt depletion and cramps during the cycling leg of the event and then passing out five kilometres through the run, doctors told him to stop. However, he completed the event at 11pm, 15 hours after the event start at 8am. Mr Morgan said the journey began in essence in February 2018, when his four-year-old daughter Finlay received a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. “After learning to cope and manage Finlay’s condition, my attention turned to what I could contribute to the diabetes community,” he said. “The need for funding to support diabetes research quickly became evident. “In addition to raising awareness and vital funds to assist with research for a cure, I also hoped to bring encouragement to children and individuals that they can overcome life’s challenges and accomplish anything in life.” Mr Morgan said some of the harder moments of his climbs included contracting COVID-19 at the base camp of Mount Everest, battling altitude sickness and suffering from frostbite during his climb of Denali in Alaska after his boot heaters failed during his descent of Mount Everest. “The highs were definitely the small moments upon the summit of the various mountain peaks after extended periods of effort to simply be in that moment. “To know I’d finally summitted all seven summits as I stood atop of Denali in Alaska was pure relief. “Arriving home to my family was always the biggest highlight.” Mr Morgan said the support he had received had been “extremely humbling” but hoped his journey would inspire those struggling with type 1 diabetes to try new things and persevere. “You can achieve whatever you want to,” he said. “If I can make it to the top of the world, anything in life is surely achievable.” Details: www.soulsearch.com.au 12 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

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New do-it-yourself cancer check By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network For once, we have some good news. The pandemic hasn’t just put people at risk because of COVID-19. It has upped the danger for a wide range of other diseases. This is mainly because – and understandably enough – lots and lots of people over the past couple of years have opted to delay regular screenings for things such as cholesterol, diabetes, and various cancers. One of these screenable conditions is cervical cancer, which is caused by a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. It is strongly recommended that every woman and person with a cervix under the age of 75 has an HPV screening every five years. For many people, however, the test itself, while very safe, can feel a bit unpleasant. For a whole range of reasons – physical, emotional and cultural – lots of people chose to avoid it, even before the pandemic provided an additional excuse to put it off. As a result, the level of HPV testing at the moment is less than 50 per cent. That’s very concerning. If detected early, cervical cancer can in most cases be successfully treated and cured. The situation becomes more challenging the later the cancer is discovered – and more than 70 per cent of cervical cancer cases in Australia are in people who have either never been tested, or who stopped testing. This is where the good news comes in. The Australian government has recently changed the regulations for its National Cervical Cancers Screen Program, allowing people for the first time to conduct their own test rather than having a doctor do it. It’s called self-collection and it can be done with a swab. The test still needs to be done at a doctor’s surgery or other health care setting, but there is no need for the doctor or nurse to observe. Indeed, they have to provide you with a

The federal government has changed its National Cervical Cancers Screen Program, allowing people to conduct their HPV test.

private area – behind a screen, for instance, or in a bathroom – for you to do it in. Of course, if you’re not quite sure how to do the self-test your health professional will happily explain it all to you – and is there to provide help if you ask for it. Once the swab is complete the doctor or nurse will take possession of it, check it is correctly labelled and send it off to the lab.

If HPV is detected, you’ll be notified and treatment can begin. Some people, of course, might prefer to stick with the ‘old’ screening method, and that’s perfectly fine. There is evidence, however, that lots of people if offered the self-collection method will be more than twice as likely to get tested. There is also pretty good evidence that

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the self-collection option improves overall screening participation rates, especially in under-screened populations such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse women, and gender and sexually diverse people. And that’s all good news – and a great reason to finally book that test you’ve been putting off.

A giant scan for the world’s largest bird At five times bigger than a human’s, an ostrich’s eye is perfectly adapted to monitor for predator species over long distances. So, when one of Werribee Open Range Zoo’s female ostrich developed a mysterious eye infection, some big machinery was required. The ostrich was transported to the University of Melbourne’s U-Vet Werribee Animal Hospital, where she received a specialist CT scan capable of producing a three-dimensional image of the large eye – one of the first in Australia for an ostrich under anaesthetic. Affectionately referred to as Blinkie, the five-year-old giant bird was born with a congenital issue that caused a deformity of the lower left eyelid. Werribee Open Range Zoo veterinarian Brett Gardner said an animal’s eyelids play an essential role in protecting the delicate eyes and tissue around them. “Eyelids have the important function to protect the cornea from irritants and help to keep the eye from drying out,” Dr Gardner said. “Without being able to close her eye fully, there was a greater risk of infection from a foreign body, such as dirt or grass seeds. “After our initial assessments, we were confident an infection was hiding within the skull, behind the eye, and the only way to be sure was to create a three-dimensional image of her head. “CT Scans are a type of X-ray that allow us to see a three-dimensional image of the body, including bone, organs and tissue. In a two-dimensional X-ray, large sections of bone, like a skull, make it difficult to see

inflammation or damage to the tissue behind. “What we discovered through this process was an abscess hiding deep behind her eye, just outside the sinuses.” Thanks to a course of antibiotics, the abscess reduced in size and drained naturally without the need for invasive surgeries.” Blinkie has now returned to her flock that resides on the zoo’s Savannah. Zookeepers are continuing to monitor her eye health and provide a topical ointment to prevent reinfection. Werribee Open Range Zoo would also like to acknowledge the specialist veterinary ophthalmologists at Melbourne Eye Vet for their assessment, expertise, and investigation into the eye condition of the ostrich. The ostrich is the world’s largest bird, standing as tall as 2.7 metres. While they cannot physically fly, they use their wings like rudders to balance, steer and change direction. They are also the world’s fastest flightless bird and can cover as much as five metres in a single stride. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo.org. au.

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Standing up for NAIDOC Week A NAIDOC week flag raising and traditional smoke ceremony were held at Brimbank Community and Civic Centre last week to mark NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) week. Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Shane Charles provided the welcome to country, as well as conducting the smoke ceremony. The theme of NAIDOC week this year is ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’, which is intended to embody amplifying indigenous voices, to encourage systemic change and support indigenous people throughout the community. Uncle Shane said the smoke ceremony cleanses the area of unwanted spirits, protecting those in attendance so that “you don’t have any elders go home with you”. Uncle Boots Cooper spoke during the event of his connection to culture and the importance of upholding a connection to the land for Indigenous people, passing on advice and his own story. “Look after the land like our mob did for the last thousands of years, treat the land like your own backyard.”

1/ Uncle Shane conducting the traditional smoke ceremony in honour of NAIDOC week. 2/ Lee-Anne Clarke and Elder Aunty Pauline Cassidy. 3/ Aunty Pauline Cooper, Uncle Boots Cooper and Aunty Pauline Cassidy. 4/ Elders Uncle Shane Charles and Uncle Boots Cooper during the smoke ceremony. 5/ Flag raising ceremony for NAIDOC week.

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Australian animals crafts at Keilor Parents, carers and their little ones enjoyed a crafty afternoon at Keilor Library last Thursday in celebration of NAIDOC week. Kids were given two different types of Native Australian Animals to cut out and make into 3D figurines, with the first a frilled neck lizard and the second a surprise that children had to guess once completed. Kids were able to put their own creative flair on the crafts as they were provided an array of coloured pencils and markers along with all-important googly eyes. Senior library services and programs officer Rachel Darcy was on stand by to help with the more tricky aspects of the crafts.

1/ Siblings Andre and Sienna at the Australian arts and crafts event at Keilor Library. 2/ Librarian Rachel helping Josh with his frilled neck lizard. 3/ Elena and Andre. 4/ Phoebe and Ivy enjoying the googly eyes at the arts and craft event. 5/ Elena showcasing the native Australian frilled neck lizard. 6/ Lottie and Hunter colouring in their crafts for NAIDOC week. 7/ Brothers Josh and Nathan. (Pictures: Holly McGuinness)

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Friends of Kororoit Creek Come along with Friends of Kororoit Creek to learn all things fabulous fungi with Fungimap teacher Lyn Allison from West Gate Biodiversity. Participants are encouraged to dress warmly and bring water along, meeting at creek entry 25-27 Fraser Street, Sunshine, on Sunday, July 17 2022 with two sessions running at 10am and 11.30 am. ■ Jessica, 0449 069 962

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The Wiggles perfomed at Wyndham Cultural Centre in Werribee recently. (Damjan Janevski)

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Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking to expand membership into their Club, offering community service in a relaxed and social environment. Part of the world-wide Lions movement, they meet at Deer Park Senior Citizens 119 Station Road, Deer Park (Sasella Reserve). Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 7pm. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

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

Senior citizens AGM Senior citizens of Deer Park will be holding its annual general meeting on August 15. The meeting will be held at 1pm at 119 Station Road, Deer Park. For the election of the committee and general business. ■ 9363 7326

Seniors citizens meets The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend. ■ Mary, 0408 396 691

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Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

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Zonta club meets Eynesbury Market A community market located amongst gorgeous trees and next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more.

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Melton Over 50s Social Group A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you. ■ Marlene, 0498 329 290

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Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

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Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

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Rotary Club of Melton The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

Planting at Hanging Rock Do you want to improve biodiversity and water quality at Hanging Rock? To celebrate platypus month, Macedon Ranges council is hosting a community-planting day to care for one the region’s riparian areas. Council’s conservation and reserves officer will discuss the importance of local habitat and how restoration works in the region can be beneficial to local wildlife. It’s free and happening on August 1, 10am to noon. ■ https://bit.ly/3ACfZxn

Sanatorium Eco Trail Walk Plant produce swap and drop Bring plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, veggies or fruit from your garden, or a recipe, to swap with other produce-loving green thumbs at Sunbury Library on August 6, from 10am-noon. To swap means to bring one from home and take one home, and all levels of experience are welcome. ■ https://bit.ly/3Al9TRT

Enjoy a magical walk along the Sanatorium Eco Trail in Macedon Regional Park, guided by Parks Victoria volunteers. The 3km trail will take you through forest and past the lake, with a chance to learn about plants, animals and the history of the park. The next walk is at 9.30am on July 27 and it’s free. Bookings essential. ■ https://bit.ly/3PbB2KS Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 19

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Civic Duty a push for power By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring In the middle of the last century the only thing populating shopping centre car parks more than Honda Civic models were discarded supermarket trolleys. Indeed, my little brother was convinced that the latter, metal baskets on wheels, were aliens taking over the Earth. Since then, the little Honda hatchback diaspora has matched the ‘invaders’ in longevity, if not in numbers. How things have changed, now it’s the ubiquitous sports utility vehicle that has taken over from Honda’s compact car. Hang on, what’s this? There is a single Civic that still stands sentinel like Dr Who’s Tardis over shoppers’ world: the 11th generation VTi-LX is the only 2022 Honda of its ilk to land Down Under lately, and at $47,200 drive away, $16,200 above the entry-level VTi-S of the current generation and $7600 more than the previous RS range-topper. The new model could not be more different in looks than those little Honda hatchbacks of yore. Bigger than the current model, even, the newbie has taken on a sportier character with sleeker bonnet and lower coupe-like roofline. Minor changes to the present 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine have upped output to 131 kW (up 4 kW) and 240 Nm (up 20 Nm) on 91 RON petrol. Power is boosted to 134 kW on premium unleaded. Transfer is via a CVT automatic transmission through the front wheels. Honda claims the all-new 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback, on the outside, has been refined with sleek curves, giving a luxurious and seamless feel. Inside the vehicle, intuitive and cutting-edge tech have been positioned to give the owner the best experience. Let’s see.

Styling Bigger than the current model in length (4.5 m), with a height of 1.4 m from ground level, the new Civic’s front pillars have been moved to the rear by 50 mm, the roofline and windows have been lowered. This, together with a sleek bonnet line, adds up to a sportier look than before. LED headlamps are capped by a striking pattern of

The new VTi-LX is the lone MY22 Civic on the block. (Pictures: Supplied)

LED daytime running lights, while out back things are less ‘out there’ than the previous model, with a spoiler integrated in the tailgate, no longer interrupting the driver’s view behind. A sleek tail-light set-up has been boosted to allow them to be seen better from a distance at night. Dual tone Y-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels complete the picture

Interior The increase in dimensions is translated into a spacious cabin, which despite a lower roofline, is not short on headroom. A clever touch are the front air vents, which are hidden behind a honeycomb panel across the width of the dash. Seating is black leatherette with red suede accents. Red stitching pulls the whole theme together.

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turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from the previous model. It now produces 131 kW of power (+4 kW) at 6000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque (+20 Nm) between 1700 and 4500 revs. Power is put to ground through a continuously variable automatic transmission, driving the front wheels.

Infotainment A plethora of car system info, such as fuel consumption and distance to empty, plus at this time of year need-to-know outside temperatures, is on offer via a 7-inch LCD screen directly in front of the driver. while occupants can stay connected to the outside world with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. ‘Indoors’ can be bathed in relaxing sounds, or otherwise, from a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system with sub-woofer. The cabin is designed to offer an immersive space for listening.

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comes to the drive. Honda says it has been engineered to ‘minimise environmental impact and maximise performance’. The 1.5-litre turbocharged engine behaves in an unruffled manner under day-to-day city conditions, seemingly slipping through ‘gear shifts’ with time on its hands. The driver can become more involved via the steering column-mounted shift paddles, switching from Normal to Sport driving mode via a button on the centre console, directly behind the gear lever, for a sportier ride. The steering is direct and has a firm feel, some might say too much at low speeds. Ride is untroubled on smooth surfaces and handling assured even at speed through bends and on inclines. Combined urban / highway fuel consumption is put at 6.3 litres per 100 kilometres by the maker. On test, figures varied from 6.7 litres to 4.7 litres. With almost constant rain during the period with the VTi-LX, much appreciated was the windscreen wiper system which focuses the spray in the direction the wiper is headed, keeping things extra clear, especially at night with the glare of oncoming headlights.

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Mizzi’s milestone: 500 games of loving football The joy of running out alongside his mates every week keeps Scott Mizzi on the football field each week in the Western Region Football League. So when he ran out for game 500 on Saturday, as Sunshine Heights took on North Sunshine, it was just another game. “It’s a big achievement, but it’s like any other game and I’ll go out there and play footy,” he said before the match. “I’ve been pretty lucky with injuries. I just take it one week at a time.” The 500 games has included junior and seniors matches across a number of clubs, all in the WRFL. He started with Altona before playing at the Western Magpies (now Laverton), Sunshine Heights, Deer Park, and earlier this season, Glen Orden. In recent weeks he has returned to Sunshine Heights, playing two matches since returning. Mizzi said it was the friendship that kept

him returning every year. “The mateship, friends and the love of the game,” he said. “I’ve lost a bit of interest in the game, but I was getting close to 500 games. It pushed me from there. “I’ve never won a premiership. I coached juniors at Werribee Centrals in 2019 and they won the under-16 premiership which is a highlight. “The joy of getting to run out every week and do something I love, keeps me going.” Mizzi said he did consider giving the game away the last couple of years with COVID meaning that there were two years without a full season. In recent times Mizzi has played both reserves and seniors. Since returning to Sunshine Heights, he has played one of each. Mizzi said things had changed at Sunshine Heights, but was enjoying his time back at the

club. The club was sitting fourth heading into Saturday’s game. “There’s a lot of new faces, it’s a breath of fresh air,” he said. “[Coach] Colby [Blyth] is really calm and collected and knowledgeable.” Mizzi said having reached the milestone, he was unsure how long he would continue playing. “I think the end is closer,” he said. “I’d like to keep pushing until my body tells me I’ve had enough. “I’ll just get through this week first. Once I’m finished, I’ll sit back and relax and enjoy my kids playing.” Tara Murray Scott Mizzi played game 500 on Saturday. (Local Legends Photography)

Burns back to heartland New Taylors Lakes Football Club coach Steve Burns wasn’t sure he wanted to coach again. The former Lions and Hillside mentor stepped away from coaching after the 2019 Essendon District Football League season, after 13 years at the helm of the two clubs. While unsure what his football future held, there was one job in the back of his mind, that he would always be interested in. That one job was at Taylors Lakes, where he had taken the club to premiership success. After recently being named the Lions interim coach after the departure of Charles Cuzzupi, Burns has been appointed to the role full time until the end of 2024.

FV Caroline Springs George Cross got a vital win against the Brimbank Stallions on Saturday in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. Having dropped the first match up between the two sides, the Georgies were keen to get the win and cement their lead at the top of the table. The Georgies scored twice in the first half, before scoring the sealer in the second, to win 3-0. Second-placed Sydenham Park’s match with Strathmore was washed out, while Keilor Park beat Yarraville Glory, 3-0.

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NPL The local derby between Green Gully and the Melbourne Knights in the National Premier League was postponed. The two sides were meant to go head-to-head on Friday night, but the match didn’t go ahead due to extreme weather conditions. Meanwhile, in NPL3 Doveton beat Western United 1–0. In the NPL women’s competition, Calder United’s match with Box Hill United will be rescheduled after not going ahead due to the weather.

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“It is exciting,” Burns said after his first game in charge. “It’s good to be back at Taylors Lakes. “I want to put something back into them. I coached them for eight years and now it’s time to put back into them, after the last couple of years.” Burns said when he signed on as interim coach, they were keen to see how that went before making it official for the next couple of years. He said he couldn’t have asked for much more since returning to Lionheart Reserve. “We sort of had an idea that it was going to happen,” he said. “I wanted to get into it and have a quick look around and do the right thing by the outgoing coach and the club. “Once all the boxes were ticked, I signed up for two years. Charles has been really good and it’s been a smooth transition.” Burns said the first thing he noticed about the division 2 side was how young the playing group was. He said they had impressed him immensely. In their first game under Burns, they lost to ladder leaders Oak Park, 11.12 (78)-8.9 (57). “They’ve all been really supportive,” he said. “They impressed me the first week I saw them and they’ve been nothing short of amazing. “They fronted up and gave me the respect I was looking for. They played exactly the way that I wanted them to play. “It was about effort and head over the football. They were a different side to the last time they played Oak Park.” Joining Burns on the side lines are several former players, who have returned to help for the rest of this year.

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WRFL Caroline Springs suffered its first loss of the Western Region Football League division 1 season on Saturday against Altona. The Lakers led by 18 points at half, before trailing by two points at the last break. They were kept goalless in the last quarter, with the Vikings winning, 11.13 (79)-8.8 (56). Elsewhere, Deer Park upset Hoppers Crossing, Yarraville Seddon held off Point Cook, Spotswood beat Werribee Districts and St Albans smashed Sunshine.

EDFL Keilor has work to do in the Essendon District Football League premier division, after a big loss to Aberfeldie. In a top of the table clash, the Blues trailed all day in the 20.20 (140)-15.7 (97) win. Todd Stevenson was the Blues best. The loss sees the Blues slip to third on the table and are just two points clear of fifth placed East Keilor. In division 1, Hillside upset Rupertswood, 18.10 (118)-8.9 (57). Steve Burns (middle) has been appointed Taylors Lakes new coach. (Supplied)

Burns said they had no expectations for this season, with a focus on the future. “I want to get a look around and get to see as many players as I can and work out what I need,” he said. “We’ve already started recruiting and signed three players for next year already which

is great to get the ball rolling. “A lot of work needs to be done. We need some more experience and leadership to help take us forward.” The Lions had the bye on the weekend. This week they face Keilor Park.

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Thunder growing in confidence as it closes in Keilor Thunder is starting to fit the puzzle pieces together in the National Basketball League 1 South competition. After losing a number of close matches, the Thunder had won two of their last four matches, heading into the weekend’s match against the Ballarat Miners. Thunder coach Liam Glascott said the group was starting to play the way they knew they could. “We’re going into every game believing we can win in this league,” he said. “The morale is really good and at practice you can see the belief and the trust in each other. Hopefully we can get some wins now in the back end of the season. “It’s a week-to-week thing. Hopefully we can put ourselves on the other end of those close games.” Glascott said with injuries, there had been changes to the way they play and who was playing what role. He said the last couple of weeks had been good on the court and at practice. “It was about having an understanding of

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what we want to do,” he said. “We’ve had some big guys out. “We’ve made a couple of adjustments in areas that have helped. We’re starting to look like the team we did in the pre-season.” One thing the Thunder has looked to make

changes to is their rebounding. Glascott has previously said that rebounding has been one of their biggest concerns. “We’ve been a bit better but in the two recent losses, it was nowhere near where it needed to be,” he said. “We’ve tweaked where we position

ourselves in offence and the on the defensive side, the effort and intensity is getting better.” In a bonus for the Thunder, Abiola Akintola was set to return to the court for the weekend’s match, which was after deadline. Glascott said Akintola had done his first full practice in 10 weeks last week. With four games in eight days, he said they would ease him in, playing him in just one game in each of the next two weekends. He said they were also hopeful of some positive news for injured guard Zac Triplett. “He’s got to see the surgeon, but we’re hopeful of getting him for the last four to five rounds, depending on what Melbourne United want,“ Glascott said. “He’s in good spirits and is at every game and every session. He’s good to have around.” The Thunder, who sit third bottom, were due to face the Ballarat Miners and the Melbourne Tigers at the weekend, after deadline. Speaking before the match, Glascott said they were both very winnable matches. Tara Murray

Najdovski joins United’s line-up

Western United A-League women’s coach Mark Torcaso. (Supplied)

‘Tragic’ Torcaso appointed By Tara Murray Western United has appointed a self confessed soccer tragic as its inaugural A-League women’s coach for the 2022-23 season. United, which is joining the A-League women’s competition this season, announced the appointment of Mark Torcaso as their first head coach for the first two seasons. Torcaso, who is currently head coach of National Premier League women’s side Calder United, is no stranger to Western United, having been the club’s women’s development squad coach. Torcaso said it was pretty amazing to have an opportunity like this. “I’ve been busting my arse for so long, it’s been good so far,” he said. “It’s something I always wanted to do. I’m a football tragic, but my football career was ordinary. “To give back in this capacity, I always thought I could, it’s great. “I’m really excited to get the first women’s team on the park. It was always a dream to work professionally in an environment giving every girl an opportunity. Stage by stage for me – it’s not what’s next but making every effort to be successful in every stage.”

Torcaso has only ever coached women’s football. He coached Bundoora United in the old Victorian Premier League, taking the side up the grades. When they failed to get a license for the new NPLW competition, he joined Calder United in late 2015. Since then Calder has been one of the standouts in the women’s game, with several titles. Calder and Western have formed a close partnership in recent years, with a pathway now from juniors all the way through to the A-League for players in Melbourne’s west. Torcaso said having been involved in the development squad, gave him an idea of some of the players who could be part of the first squad. “The development squad has been important for the group,” he said. “They’ve been training once a week and we’ve started to identify players for the next level. “The early mornings at 6am at City Vista are tough mornings.” Torcaso said they were hoping to start making player announcements in the coming weeks. It will be a busy few weeks for Torcaso, as

Calder United’s season comes to the pointy end. The side will this week face Bulleen Lions in the Nike F.C Cup semi final. Calder has won the last four titles in the knockout competition. Calder also sits on top of the NPLW, five points clear with seven rounds remaining. Torcaso said he would love to remain involved with Calder in some form in the future. For now he’s focused on helping Calder finish their season strongly. “They’ve exceeded all expectations this season,” he said. “They’ve totally shown us they can do it. We look at every game as an opportunity. It’s amazing and we’re looking forward to it.” Torcaso wasn’t the only appointment announced by Western United, with Amanda Stella appointed the club’s first women’s football manager. Stella, who is president of Calder United, has worked as Western United’s football integration manager and has been instrumental in the partnership with Calder United and the growth of Western United’s women’s program.

Jake Najdovski will make the step from the National Premier League to the A-League after signing a scholarship contract with Western United. United announced on Tuesday, July 5 that Najdovski had signed a two-year deal with the club, his first professional contract. “It feels amazing, I’ve worked really hard for this, so I’m just grateful for the opportunity that the club has given me, and really excited to get started now,” Najdovski said. “It’s awesome to learn from the older boys. I’m really excited to continuously train with them and pick up new things every day from strikers like (Aleksandar) Prijovic, (Dylan) Wenzel-Halls. “It still hasn’t sunk in yet that I’m going to be coached by John Aloisi. It’s a bit surreal so far, and I just can’t wait to learn from him and improve my development as a player.” Najdovski has scored nine goals in the NPL 3 season, the third most of the competition. He is the first member of the 2022 NPL 3 squad to sign professional terms after Western United. Last season four players made the jump from the club’s NPL 3 squad to the A-League squad. Western United general manager of football Mal Impiombato said this shows the early success of the academy and continues Western United’s vision to create elite football pathways in the west. “Jake has come on in leaps and bounds and we are delighted with his progression in the academy space,” he said. “Jake has certainly shown the characteristics and values that are an important part of the fabric of our club.” Najdovski has completed the transition through each step at the Western United Academy after initially featuring in the Under 21’s side last year. After scoring three goals in seven games, the 17-year-old made his debut in the NPL 3 senior’s in 2021 before entering 2022 as a regular. The youngster has been among first-team training at the NEC Hangar in the past and has also previously featured in a matchday squad for the senior team, where he was an unused substitute in the FFA Cup Round of 32 against Wellington Phoenix in December. Tuesday, 12 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 25

Else takes on coaching role One of St Albans favourite sons is taking on the senior coaching role for the upcoming Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division season. The Saints announced that former premiership winning captain and former president Michael Else had been appointed coach for the upcoming season. Else has a long history with the club, beginning as a junior player, through to being president of the club when they won the VTCA premiership a few years ago. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position. Most recently he was a premiership winning coach of our juniors. Else, who has been coaching the club’s under-12s side in recent times, said he put his hand up after the club struggled to find someone. “I’ve been at the club forever,” he said. “I’m

really looking forward to it. We will start training in August and that’s when things will get real. “I’m not the most experienced player there, but with Geeth Alwis as captain, I think it’s a decent enough combination.” Else replaces premiership winning coach Rob Nikolic. Else said he was unsure whether Nikolic would be playing this season. “He has a young family, so I’m not sure what he is doing,” Else said. “I would say he is 50-50 at this stage.” Alwis takes on the captaincy role, coming off winning the VTCA senior division’s best and fairest award. Else said Alwis was the perfect person to take on the on field leadership role. Alwis has played at the Saints for the past eight seasons. As well as a leadership change for the side, the club has lost Simon Lambert. Lambert, who

played in the first XI and had a major role in the development of the junior program, has been appointed coach at Hoppers Crossing. “Good luck to him,” Else said. “You just can’t replace a guy like that. “We’ll have at least three recruits and all three collectively will hopefully match more than what he did. “He’s a big loss, but hopefully they can fill the role.” Englishman Billy Whitford and Sri Lankan Lishan Dulshan both return to the club having previously played at St Albans, Else said while their junior program was still strong, many of those players were still a few years away from playing seniors. The Saints just missed out on finals last season, finishing fifth, three points outside the top four. Tara Murray

New St Albans coach Michael Else.

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Essendon’s VFLW premiership side.

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VFLW dream comes true By Tara Murray Essendon coach Brendan Major could have never imagined the season the club would have in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition. Having coached the side since they came into the competition in 2018, when the side won just one match, Major has been through the highs and lows. So when they won the VFLW grand final against the Southern Saints last weekend to complete an undefeated season, he knew how much work had gone into getting the club to this point. “It is amazing,” he said. “It’s reward for the work we’ve done over multiple seasons to get everyone to where they are now. “I thought we had zero chance of [having the season they did]. That’s so difficult [ going through undefeated] and I started to think about it before the grand final, that if we win this thing, it’s a huge effort.” The Bombers were the dominant team all season. 26 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

Two draws were the closest they came to losing. Each of their finals wins were comprehensive. In the grand final, the Bombers beat the Saints, 6.6 (42)-0.7 (7). It wasn’t the perfect game from the Bombers, but they did more than enough to get a convincing win. “I would have liked to score a little bit better,” Major said. “They stifled our ball movement a little bit. “Our forwards were able to take their opportunities, that was the main difference. We have so many different forward options and you can’t keep them all down. “Other players stepped up and did the job.” The most impressive thing about the performance from the Bombers was the pressure they put on the Saints when they had the ball. It was led by Alana Barba, who was named the Lisa Hardeman medallist as the best player on the field. “The pressure was phenomenal,” Major said. “Alana is primarily an offensive player and she had 18 tackles.

“You just tell her to play footy and once she gets out their and gets going the competitive juices flow.” The one down side of the win was a serious knee injury to co-captain Georgia Nanscawen. The injury will rule Nanscawen out of the upcoming AFLW season, where she was set to play for the Bombers. Major said Nanscawen had been the one who led from the front in the grand final. While much praise has been given to Major for the premiership, he was quick to put the focus back on the players. “The playing group drives everything,” he said. “Every time someone new comes in for a couple of training sessions they say its so good and everyone works so well together.” With the season over, Major will now sit back and be a fan as the club fields an AFLW team for the first time. Nine players who played in the VFLW premiership are part of the Bombers AFLW squad. Major said it was exciting to see what those girls can do at the higher level.

The connection between the biggest and the smallest players is one of the key drivers at Keilor Park Soccer Club. The club’s Little Eagles Program, provides a fun and safe introductory program designed for new players between the ages of four and seven. The program allows players to get active, make new friends, develop social skills and play within a team environment. With the club priding itself on not only player development, many players from older age groups are getting involved in the coaching side of things. “Keilor Park Soccer Club prides itself on not only building a player development pathway but also providing opportunities for our future coaches of the game to ensure they play their part in the sports sustainable and long term future,” said Little Eagles co-ordinator Pina Mollica. “The club is proud to be supporting several junior coaches in their coaching journey, through their accreditation and practical coaching experience facilitated by our senior coaches.” Among those part of the club’s coaching development team is under-20s player Ethan Bikakis, who is currently studying year 12, with strong ambitions to pursue sports and exercise science. Halle Hughes, who plays in the women’s reserves side, loves working with children and growing her coaching skills. Marcus Parapouras, is a current junior player,who enjoys coaching the little Eagles and is keen to continue to develop his coaching skills, while Michael Smirniotis, is another current junior player, who loves sharing his passion for the game and has a keen interest in progressing his coaching skills. Senior men and women’s players also attend the Little Eagles program throughout the term. “As the co-ordinator I enjoy seeing the smiles on the players faces and the proud parents cheering encouragement from sidelines, it truly is where the love of football begins,” Mollica said. The program runs on Saturday mornings, with term two to kick off this weekend. Details: admin@keilorparksoccerclub. com.au Tara Murray

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