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Alvin De Castro (pictured) has always had a connection to dance through his Filipino heritage, but it wasn’t until the loss of his mother that he started chasing his dreams professionally. “Her passing made me realise life is too short … She came to my shows all the time and I remember thinking I wish she was able to see this now,” he said. Alvin moved to Los Angeles and was signed with MSA Agency soon after, dancing and choreographing music videos with celebrities such as Dua Lipa, Eminem, G-eazy, Dillon Francis, Kelis and Daddy Yankee. “In LA, my first ever audition was for a Dua Lipa and Miguel music video and I booked it which will always really special to me,” he said. Prior to LA, Alvin’s first time on a stage was at a Braybrook talent show. Years later he applied for ‘So You Think You Can Dance Australia’ and was invited to become a choreographer rather than contestant. Alvin says this changed the trajectory of his life. While back in Sunshine for now, he wants to cement to young people that they can really achieve anything. Holly McGuinness

House prices still rising The latest Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) report has found median house prices in Brimbank have mostly risen in the three months to June, with the exception of traditionally higher-cost suburbs, such as Keilor Park, where prices decreased. Rises have been recorded in Deer Park (median price of $746,000) and Caroline Springs (median price of $851,000), which both observed a 9.7 per cent rise in the last quarter. Burnside Heights observed a 18 per cent increase, with a median house price of $852,000.

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In comparison, metro Melbourne housing prices recorded a 2.9 per cent decrease in the three months to June. Other suburbs across Brimbank that recorded a price increase during the same period include Braybrook (1.7 per cent, median price $834,000), Hillside (5 per cent, median price $835,000), Keilor (1.1 per cent, median price $1,000,000), Keilor Park (4.2 per cent, median price $895,000), Sunshine (1.1 per cent, median price $870,000), Sunshine North (3.8 per cent, median price $830,000), Sunshine West (1.3 per cent, median price $770,000), Sydenham (5.7 per cent, median price $714,000), Taylors Hill (4.5 per cent,

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median price $926,000) and Taylors Lake (3.2 per cent, median price $976,000) Ray White Deer Park director Leigh Grixti experienced the price rise first hand after holding a record breaking auction for a Deer Park home. “We had approximately 50 people online watching the auction, 12 pre-registered bidders and out of those 12, we had five who actively engaged in fierce competition,” he said. “The reserve was $1.1 million and it sold for $1,167,000 which is $67,000 over reserve and $57,000 over the Deer Park record in this market – and it was online which was incredible.”

Suburbs that have observed decreases in median house prices include Fraser Rise (-1.9 per cent, median price $746,000), St Albans (-0.7 per cent, median price $688,000), Tullamarine (-1.5 per cent, median price $770,000) and Keilor Park (-2.7 per cent, median price $895,000) Mr Grixti interprets that we could see a decrease in house prices in the near future. “You definitely will see a new market that we’ve never seen before. It’ll be uncharted territory, and I do believe that whether it’s three, six or 12 months, you will see a solid 10 to 20 per cent decrease in the house prices,” he said. 12557818-HC29-22

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IBAC slams Kororoit MP’s conduct By Olivia Condous A report from Victorian integrity agencies has found Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz engaged in “egregious” behaviour during her involvement in the Victorian Labor Party’s misuse of public resources. The Victorian Ombudsman and the Independent Broadbased Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) conducted a co-ordinated investigation, Operation Watts, after allegations of misuse of electorate and ministerial office staff and resources for branch stacking came to light in 2020. In the report, Ms Kairouz was found to have breached the Code of Conduct for Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries and the Members of Parliament Code of Conduct through her involvement.

The Kororoit MP was named as one of the main offenders in the large-scale branch stacking, along with Adem Somyurek who is now an independent south eastern metropolitan MP but left the Labor Party following the scandal becoming public. The report detailed Ms Kairouz’s misconduct, which involved paying thousands of dollars each year for party memberships in her branch and using officers to recruit more members, many of whom were part of multicultural communities and did not have English as their first language. Parliamentary members or aspiring MPs engaged in branch stacking in order to increase the power of the Moderate Labor faction within the party, the report said. Ms Kairouz is still the member for Kororoit and remains in the party, but is no longer

the endorsed candidate for Labor, with Luba Grigorovitch contesting the seat at November’s state election. Ms Kairouz was formerly the consumer affairs, gaming and liquor regulation minister but stepped down from the ministry in 2020. The report made 21 recommendations for the government to adopt in order to prevent further misconduct and cited a lack of adequate framework to hold MPs accountable. Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass said the current legislative framework provided little to no consequences for abusing public resources and allowed the conduct revealed in the investigation to continue unchecked. “Trust in our politicians is declining and will decline further if real action is not taken. The case for meaningful reform is now both

compelling and urgent,” she said. “The majority of members of parliament genuinely seek to advance the public interest. We strongly encourage them to demonstrate this by supporting these reforms.” Following the release of the report, the state government responded by announcing it would support and implement all 21 recommendations as well as adding three additional changes, to improve public trust and lift political standards. The reforms the establishment of a Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner and a joint Parliamentary Ethics Committee, that will oversee all political parties. MPs will also be banned from employing close family members in their electorate officers and political parties will need to meet stricter requirements to qualify for public funding.

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A Shrek-tacular musical hits stage Keilor Downs College students are planning a Shrek-tacular school musical this year after two years without musicals due to lockdown. ‘Shrek the musical’ will run from Wednesday, August 3 through to Saturday, August 6 at 7.30pm at the Keilor Downs College gym and is supported by music and media teacher Ryan McRobb. “It’s been a roller coaster post COVID, with just heartbreak the last two years … So we

thought we would just keep it kind of light and fun with Shrek,” Mr McRobb said. Ruby, who is playing Fiona, usually plays basketball rather than dancing and said it’s a great experience to bring students together. “It’s a family that you can’t really escape and your bond gets stronger with everyone else in the school,” she said. The students said they were excited to choose Shrek as an out of the box option that’s

been an interesting journey. Ruby said she was nervous to be playing one of the main characters. “Juggling the belting out and all of the emotion is so new to me … it’s been about learning more about myself and doing that in front of a large group of people,” she said. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing?eid=916032&

The fourth ‘We Are Brimbank Awards’ have officially opened for nominations. The awards feature five different categories and celebrate groups and organisations in Brimbank who strive to make a difference across the region. The categories include the Culture, Arts & Tourism Award recognising outstanding contribution to the rich cultural, heritage, tourism and artistic fabric of the Brimbank community; Environment & Sustainability Award celebrating outstanding contribution to the protection, enhancement and awareness of Brimbank’s natural and urban environment; Employment & Enterprise Award which recogniseds those who contribute to the prosperity of Brimbank; Inclusive Brimbank Award promoting participation in community life and supporting proud, safe and healthy citizens; and Learning Excellence Award celebrating ongoing education, learning and engagement of the Brimbank community. Mayor Jasmine Nguyen welcomed this year’s awards, saying it’s a great way to celebrate the people and potential of the city. “We love these awards because they recognise the hard work, great projects and community groups who make outstanding contributions towards community life,” she said. “These awards are a fantastic way to pay tribute to the groups and organisations who are making a positive difference to Brimbank.” Nominations are open until 5pm Friday, September 2. Winners will be announced Friday, October 28. Details: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov. au/waba.

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Health boost: Specialist staff heading to Sunshine hospital Additional specialist staff will be deployed to Sunshine hospital in a bid to help ease the impact of the latest COVID wave on the healthcare system. The specialist staff members, including Offload nurses to help ambulances offload patients quicker, triage doctors and discharge co-ordinators will be deployed by the state government to 12 major hospitals, including Western Health’s Sunshine hospital. These staff will work together to help offload, assess and treat patients faster and help progress patients more efficiently through their care

journey, the government said. The new specialist staff come as Victoria moved into stage three of the health system winter response, which the government said would unlock additional levers to manage the pressure on the health system, including the use of private hospital capacity to support public patients and converting more hospitals to tier one streaming services – giving Ambulance Victoria more local options to transport COVID positive patients. Since June 22, there has been a 99 per cent increase in Victorians in hospital with

COVID-19, a 60 per cent increase in ICU admissions due to COVID-19 and a 47 per cent increase in workforce furlough, according to government data. In the first week of July alone, there was a cumulative absence of more than 10,000 staff across the system. Premier Daniel Andrews said: “Healthcare systems around the world are under pressure as we battle new variants alongside other respiratory illnesses – these investments are part of our plan to support our healthcare workers and get Victorians the care they need. “Giving our nurses and doctors an extra

pair of hands and making improvements that help patients flow through our emergency departments faster will ensure Victorians get the care they need faster as Australia faces a difficult winter,” he said. Health and Ambulance Services Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said: “All our healthcare workers are doing an incredible job under challenging circumstances – and this package is about giving them the support they need, to give Victorians the care they deserve faster”. Holly McGuinness Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 3

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Colourful fish divide community By Holly McGuinness The colourful fish painted on the road in Sun Crescent in Sunshine by Brimbank council have cause a stir among residents. The fish, which were originally painted in 2013, were recently repainted by council to tie in with a new pocket park on the corner of Sun Crescent and Watt Street. Council received $275,000 as part of a project funded by the state government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund 2021, and council contributed $35,000 to complete the outdoor activation project. Council said $7000 was allocated to the road fish project.

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Sunshine resident Nicki Kazantzis-Avramidis said council could have spent the money on other projects. “I find it looks like something you’d have in a playground. I would rather they clean

the streets up, do the fascias of the shops, get rid of the rubbish and litter and add in more greenery,” she said. “Back in the 70s and 80s [Sunshine] had so much nostalgia, class and character and we’re missing that now with a lot of rubbish that’s being dumped.” Brimbank infrastructure and city services acting director Tom Razmovski said the works were funded by the state government to “create more vibrant shopping precincts through temporary activations”. “Local residents and traders were informed of the works in April. Council is yet to receive direct feedback from the local community, and welcomes it on the future viability of such

initiatives through Report It, YourSay, and other channels,” he said. Derek Farquhar, who has lived and worked around Sunshine since 2017, feels the fish are an improvement to the streetscape. “Any attempt [to improve the area], no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. There’s a split between ‘what a waste of money’ and ‘it’s an improvement,’ if you get that split with anything then I think you’ve hit the right mark,” he said. “There’s quite a few things happening around the area into Sun Crescent, a light installation and a pocket garden … There’s little bits around the place and it’s not perfect but it’s better than it was that’s for sure.”

Crime briefs St Albans death charges Two more people have been charged as part of an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in St Albans earlier this month. A 45-year-old Thomastown woman and a 40-year-old Thomastown man were charged with murder on Monday, July 18. A third person, a 33-year-old man from St Albans, was charged with murder on Friday, July 8. The charges follow an incident on July 6, when an injured man was found on an Emily Street nature strip about 11.45pm. The 49-year-old St Albans man died at the scene.

Drugs arrests Two people were arrested in Taylors Hill on Monday, July 18 over drug offences. Police said that the VIPER Taskforce observed suspicious activity at a car park in the area while on patrol. The taskforce then undertook a search of the vehicles and police founds drugs (cocaine and cannabis), a quantity of cash and drug-related paraphernalia, police said. A 23-year-old man from Taylors Hill has been charged with possessing drugs of dependence, trafficking and dealing property suspected proceeds of crime. A 19-year-old from Hillside was issued a caution for drug-related offending.

Participants of the Lab Network at one of the Victorian locations. (Supplied)

Mentors needed to foster connection A program to help autistic young people in the western suburbs make social connections and gain new skills is making a call out for mentors. The Lab Network is a national not-for-profit organisation that runs community sessions, where young people who identify as being on the autism spectrum can play games and learn new technologies in a social environment. The organisation is seeking more mentors to work with the Caroline Springs branch of the program. The Lab Network national co-ordinator Alan Morgans said those who worked with the program found it “incredibly rewarding”. “It’s proved to be a really popular program

that supports autistic young people to engage in a really supportive, positive social experience,” he said. “Kids who come to Lab sessions really enjoy their time there, it’s exciting and fun to be a part of that and to be providing that great opportunity for the young people on the spectrum.” The sessions are aimed at neurodivergent young people between eight and 20 years of age, to engage them by playing video games and board games or teaching them technology skills like coding. “We started the Lab in Caroline Springs late last year and it was incredibly popular, we developed a really strong group of participants

really early,” Mr Morgans said. “We’ve been desperate to restart the sessions and there’s such a strong demand in the community around Melton and Caroline Springs. “We’re really keen to locate a couple of young people who are interested in joining us as mentors.” Mentoring for the Lab Network is a paid opportunity and individuals who are passionate about gaming, coding, design or technology and who want to make a difference in young people’s lives are encouraged to apply. Details: https://thelab.org.au/

Braybrook man charged A 20-year-old Braybrook man has been charged with more than 50 offences including sexual assault. The man was arrested on Monday, July 18. He was charged with offences including grooming for sexual act, encouraging a child under 16 for sex act, soliciting child abuse material, possessing such material and committing an offence on bail. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Motorists urged to check vehicles are locked and safe Police are urging residents to lock and check their cars as part of a new initiative to reduce car thefts. The ‘You’ve Been Checked’ campaign encourages car owners to fight the habit of leaving vehicles unlocked and valuables on display for potential thieves. Over the next month, Crime Stoppers and Victoria Police will be checking vehicles are secure and valuables are not visible at carparks across several areas. Crime Statistics Agency data reveals there 4 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

were 647 motor vehicle thefts in Brimbank in the year to March. Police received 2377 reports of thefts from motor vehicles in Brimbank during the same period. Across the state, there were 14,881 motor vehicle theft offences reported in the year to March. There were 47,140 thefts from motor vehicle offences during the same period. Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said while it only takes a second

to lock your car, it is a lengthy process to replace phones, ID and credit cards. “The most common property items stolen from vehicles include cash and personal documents, car accessories, power tools, mobile phones, and laptops,” Ms Smith said. “Theft of property from motor vehicles can cause considerable financial loss and inconvenience. Theft of your personal documents can also lead to identity theft. “We want Victorians to always remember to lock and check their vehicles.”

Inspector Paul Morgan said: “It does not matter if you have parked at a train station, a shopping centre or at home – the single most important thing you can do to prevent your car from being stolen is to lock it. Lock your car and always physically check it is locked. “Vehicle theft impacts people’s sense of safety. That’s why we’re so determined to address it. Working with Crime Stoppers allows us to bring attention to this issue.”

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By Matthew Sims A Brimbank resident has disputed a speeding infringement he received while driving south along Duke Street in Braybrook at the intersection with Ballarat Road, describing the situation as “confusing”. Josh Gomez received an infringement notice for travelling at 56km/h at 12.47pm on Monday, April 11. Maribyrnong council changed the speed limit on the eastern side of Duke Street from 60km/h to 40km/h on Tuesday, February 15, but changed it back to 60km/h on Monday, April 18.

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Mr Gomez said he had heard from a number of other Brimbank and Maribyrnong road users who had received similar fines as they believed the speed limit along the road was 60km/h. He said they were feeling “extremely distressed and helpless” due to fine disputes being rejected and having to prepare to go to court to fight the infringements. “I’ve never felt so stressed,” Mr Gomez said. “I feel like we’re not being heard.” Brimbank council was not involved in the decision to change the speed limit. Maribyrnong chief executive Celia Haddock said council has reduced the speed limit on a number of roads as part of the Safer Local Roads program and in accordance with a Memorandum of Authorisation from the Department of Transport. “Motorists are required to adhere to the posted speed limit on local roads,” she said.

Brimbank and Maribyrnong residents Nick Cowling, Jennifer Richards, Ursula Kubiak and Marie Nunez are disputing their speeding infringements along Duke Street in Braybrook. (Damjan Janevski) 289849_02

“As per VicRoads guidelines, the default speed limit for all roads in built-up areas where no speed limits signs are displayed is 50km/h.” A Department of Transport spokesperson said Brimbank council managed the western side of Duke Street, while Maribyrnong council managed the eastern side.

“Speed limits need to be suitable for the specific road environment and are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis,” the spokesperson said. “Assessments, consultation and implementation of changes to speed limits are under the management of both councils.”

Brimbank’s waste and recycling service will remain unchanged for now, while council continues to evaluate the best way to roll-out the Victorian government’s four-bin waste and recycling service model. At its meeting on Tuesday, July 19, council received the results of extensive community consultation on the state government’s waste and recycling reforms. Consultation included a community survey online and in-person, focus groups and local shopping centre engagement with residents. Council’s opt-in green waste service changed this month as part of the reforms. From July 1, users of the green waste service can now add food scraps to this bin. council will receive a further report about options to extend this service to all residents by July next year. Council also agreed to delay the introduction of a new separate glass collection service until the impacts of the proposed state government’s Container Deposit Scheme are better known. The survey found 52 per cent of respondents saw the benefits of a four-bin waste and recycling service, while 41 per cent believed it was not good fro the community, and 62 per cent believed it would not suit their household needs. The main concerns expressed were about garbage bin size, collection frequency, cost, contamination concerns and odour issues. Mayor Jasmine Nguyen said it was essential that council got any changes to its waste and recycling service right.

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Council to press case for pool By Holly McGuinness Brimbank council will lobby the state government for funding for an outdoor swimming pool at the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC). Council said it was necessary to secure government funding for the $10 million project after it funded the majority of the construction costs for the aquatic and wellness centre. Council contributed $60 million to the project, with the government providing $2 million. The centre, which is still under construction, will include four indoor pools but is lacking a

25-metre outdoor pool, which was a feature of the previous St Albans Leisure Centre. A report to council’s Tuesday, July 19 meeting said that given the level of funding required, the most appropriate option was for council to seek funding prior to the November state election. “An important consideration is that any commitment from state government must be made for the full amount of the overall cost, as council has invested significantly into the development of the BAWC and there is currently no related allocation in council’s 10-year capital works program,“ the report

said. “In the long-term, council could consider advocacy approaches ahead of future federal budgets for consideration.” Councillor Virginia Tachos welcomed council’s decision to seek state government funding for the outdoor pool. “I applaud the council for continuing strong advocacy for the outside pool for St Albans, but also that it seeks broader funding for sunshine as well as sports facilities across Brimbank,” she said. “We should be continuing to advocate strongly at all levels to partner with the council, to ensure that our facilities are not being solely

funded by ratepayers. “At some stage we need to partner with state and federal, and we can see that when projects are delivered in partnerships. We get a better quality of that project as well” Cr Bruce Lancashire said land had already been set aside for the pool. “… Everything is ready for that sort of development to go ahead if we get the funding, so that and other ideas that council may have in terms of getting shovel ready projects before possible grant opportunities is something that we certainly are doing and I would encourage to continue to do,” he said.

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Robinsons Road underpass, artist impression subject to change.

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Level crossing construction earlier Two level crossings in Brimbank are set to be removed ahead of schedule, as part of the Victorian government’s level crossing removal project. This means commuters will need to allow for more time when traveling through Ardeer and Deer Park until September and should expect delays in both locations. The Fitzgerald Road level crossing in Ardeer was completely removed on Wednesday, July 20. The Robinsons Road, Deer Park, level crossing will be removed as of Monday, September 12, with closures required to complete the work on schedule. Robinsons Road will be closed from Friday, September 2 to Monday, September 12 as part of the crossing removal works. Both projects have been pushed ahead of schedule and were not expected to reach completion prior to 2023. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said: “We’re creating safer connections

The new Fitzgerald Road bridge at sunrise during the March construction blitz.

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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has issued an urgent national call for donors. Floods, road closures, cold and flu and COVID-19 are keeping many donors at home, reducing Lifeblood’s reserves of platelets to stock hospitals. Platelets are the part of blood used to stop bleeding in accidents, emergencies, and chemotherapy. The organisations whole blood supplies nationally are also under pressure. Lifeblood Spokesperson Cath Stone said donors who are fit, well and safely able to get to a donor centre are needed now. “In addition, colds, flu, and COVID are continuing to sideline donors, with one in two appointments not being attended,“ she said. “As a national organisation, we need others around the country to step up and ensure patients continue to receive the blood and blood products they need.“ Lifeblood said 33,000 donations are needed every week to support patients. “Platelets only last seven days and can’t be stockpiled,“ she said. Lifeblood needs all blood types but is especially keen to hear from O negative donors, which is the universal blood type used in emergencies. “We need an additional 700 O negative blood donations over the next week to meet demand,” Ms Stone said. “If you are O negative, someone in your family could be too, so please to talk to your family and encourage them to donate.” To book visit lifeblood.com.au, download the Donate Blood app or call 13 14 95.

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Seven Brimbank teenagers have been charged in relation to an ongoing police investigation into aggravated home invasions and violent affray last month. Police searched three Sunshine North properties, two properties in each of St Albans, Deer Park and Sunshine, and one in Burnside Heights on Wednesday, July 20. Two 18-year-old Sunshine men were charged with aggravated home invasion, attempted aggravated burglary and criminal damage. A 19-year-old St Albans man was charged with aggravated home invasion, criminal damage and possessing prohibited weapon. A 17-year-old Sunshine North boy was charged with aggravated home invasion, attempted aggravated burglary and criminal damage. A 17-year-old Sunshine North boy was charged with aggravated home invasion,

attempted aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possessing prohibited weapon. A 19-year-old Deer Park man and a 16-year-old Deer Park boy were released but are expected to be charged on summons. Police said a sum of cash, two batons, three machetes, methylamphetamine and a meat cleaver were seized during the property searches. Wednesday’s arrests are in relation to events that occurred in June, including a Springvale stabbing and three aggravated home invasions in Hampton Park, Noble Park and Dandenong. Echo Taskforce Detective Inspector Graham Banks said police believe the incidents are a result of escalating tensions between male youths associated with two rival gangs. The investigation remains ongoing. Holly McGuinness

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Abandoned school fire Firefighters and police attended what appears to be another suspicious fire at the old Sunshine College Ardeer campus in Sunshine West on Saturday. More than 30 firefighters attended the fire on Glengala Road just after 3pm, finding a building approximately 20 x 15 metres in size well alight. A community advice message was issued for smoke in the area at the time of the fire. There were fires at the site on December 31, May 28 and June 19 and July 20.

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Winter woollies sought The Salvation Army is on the hunt for any winter woollies that residents may be willing to donate as part of a new “donate for a discount” initiative aiming to replenish their winter supplies and help those in need. For any donations received before the end of July, donors will in return receive a 20 per cent discount voucher to use. The charity has put the call out for anything that can help keep someone warm as these colder months roll on such as, jumpers, tracksuits, flannel shirts, blankets, warm sheets and more. There are a number of salvation stores across Brimbank including in Deer Park, Sunshine, Derrimut and Taylors Lakes.

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Brimbank Men’s Table Brimbank Men’s table is an organisation that provides men a place to share, listen and support each other. The group is relatively new to Brimbank and is on the lookout for new members to share in its small support group where there’s no pressure to talk or share, just as long as you can listen. Meeting at the same location each month, the group encourages all kinds of men to attend but spaces are limited to keep the sessions comfortable for new members.

A recent survey by the organisation found 82 per cent of participants felt the ability to share feelings and be vulnerable in a session, 65 per cent felt a social connection and 59 per cent experienced improved mental health and wellbeing. To become involved men are invited to attend an ‘Entree’ session where they can get to know each other, the best table for them to attend near them and learn more about what they can expect. Details: https://themenstable.org/

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Library story time Story time is held at the Caroline Springs Library and Melton Library each week for young residents to enjoy. The session is every Thursday at 1.30pm. Story time provides a way to introduce children to the world of books and imagination. The sessions include stories, songs, rhymes and an introduction to AUSLAN. The program is suitable for children aged three to five years, accompanied by a parent or carer. Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited Caroline Springs Library And Learning Hub to capture some story time magic. IVY, 1

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Carers hub support pilot planned By Holly McGuinness Brimbank council will trial a carers hub at Keilor Downs for 12 months as part of a new plan to support the city’s carers. Council adopted the draft Brimbank Carers Support Plan 2022-2025 at a council meeting on Tuesday, July 19. The plans includes a 12-month pilot carers hub at Keilor Downs Community Centre, adjacent to the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre. Councillor Maria Kerr, who is a carer,

welcomed the plan. “I’m very pleased with this development and urge carers in Brimbank to get on board,” she said. “Please provide us with your ideas, your suggestions because we need your feedback. You know, we need to walk in your shoes, we need to know how you feel about things.” The plan has been developed in alignment with the Victorian Carer Strategy 2018-2022, which includes five key priorities: Ensuring that carers are healthy and well, supported in school, study and work environments, are

able to access support and services that meet their needs, have less financial stress and that they are recognised, acknowledged and respected. Cr Victoria Borg said: “The carers support plan reflects significant consultation with carers, including consultation with 96 participants, holding a Disability Action plan carers workshop with 10 participants and extensive consultation with key stakeholders such as the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, Carers Victoria and benchmarking

with other councils”. Council said the plans aims to support the invaluable contribution carers make as they provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or drug related problem, or who are frail-aged within the community. “So it’s really important that carers have access to this support and to be simply recognized and acknowledged and most importantly, they deserve to be respected,” Cr Kerr said.

Besties from Brimbank Sunshine’s Leanne McKenner and Marita Taylor were destined to be best friends. “We always joke there’s multiple ways that we were going to be friends regardless,” Leanne said. The pair will celebrate International Friendship day on Saturday, July 30. Their friendship blossomed through their connection of sport, starting callisthenics in Sunshine about the same time. They first met back when they were in nappies. They went on to play softball in Moore Park on rival teams, netball together at the old roller skating rink in Sunshine, and baseball as well. They spent most of their time together, including attending Kilkenny nightclub before it burnt down. “We were there every weekend,” Marita said, remembering calling Leanne devastated as the venue burnt down

The pair also previously worked together and volunteered with Refugee Dads and Kids through Catholic Care, which arranges weekends away for refugee fathers to strengthen their bond with their children. It is organisation close to their hearts as they both lost their fathers years ago. Leanne said Marita’s support helped her through her father’s death. “My Dad was quite sick as he was diabetic. Marita lived close by and she would go and see him. Dad would say ‘oh my other daughter came to see me today’, so that was huge for both of us.” Holly McGuinness

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Expect the unexpected By Olivia Condous There’s no denying Melton community radio DJ Duane Zigliotto is passionate about the annual Eurovision Song Contest. The 979 FM radio presenter has run a weekly radio show called Eurozone for the last 30 years, and has broadcast from the famous competition for 20 years. His decades of reporting from the contest was recently recognised with a service award from the European Broadcasting Union. Mr Zigliotto said one of the things he loved most about the event was that one could always “expect the unexpected.”.

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- Duane Zigliotto “It’s a crazy event … it’s a huge audience in Europe,” he said. He recalled many fond memories of interviewing Eurovision artists, such as English singer Cliff Richard, as well as a two-time winner of the competition Johnny Logan. “Johnny Logan, he won it twice for Ireland … but he was born in Frankston, so I say to my friends from the BBC that [Australia] has won it twice because he was born in Frankston,” Mr Zigliotto said. Mr Zigliotto, who is better known by The Captain DdZ when he’s on the airwaves, broadcasts his Eurozone show each Monday afternoon on 3RIM radio from 4pm. The show is the only radio programme in Australia that covers the Eurovision song contest. So far, he’s presented 1560 shows and interviewed more than 3000 artists. “When I went in 2000 for the first time, I spoke to some of the Europeans and when I

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said, ‘I’m from Australia,’ they said, ‘Oh, you’re from Austria?’,” he said. “They never thought of Australia coming when I started, but now it’s more common.” He’s had an illustrious 50-year-long career in

community radio and isn’t paid for his coverage of Eurovision, but is happy to do it out of love for the contest. “I do it for the love, for the community stations … [the recognition] is much appreciated.”

Kealba Landfill suspension extension The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has extended the suspension of Barro Group’s operating licence at the Kealba landfill until Saturday, September 30. An information session regarding the site was held on Wednesday, July 13, in response to the extension. The Barro Group is not able to accept waste at the landfill until it has been cleared by an independent environmental auditor. It is unclear at this stage if it intends to continue operating. A spokesperson for the EPA said: “As work continues on cleaning up the final hotspot at the Kealba Landfill, EPA continues to hold community meetings with local residents affected by the ongoing work. “We thank those residents who continue to attend the community sessions, they are very useful for both sharing and learning from the community about the local issues, particularly describing and understanding different odour types.” Hotspot fires continue to burn across the facility and the final deadline for them to be extinguished remains as Monday, August 22.” Residents are encouraged to make any complaints or inquiries directly to the EPA. Holly McGuinness

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The daily battle of chronic pain National Pain Week runs July 26 to 31, highlighting the difficulties those with chronic pain suffer every day and how hard it is to access care for something that is often invisible and hard to diagnose. Elsie Lange spoke to three people about their diverse experiences of pain and how it’s shaped their lives.

t might seem hard to believe that a person could be told to have a baby in order to cure their chronic pain, but that’s exactly what happened to Macedon resident and long-term endometriosis sufferer Jean Cheney. “I honestly asked one of my specialists, ‘Do you want my baby? Because I’ll give it to you, if you’re telling me it will cure me, which you can’t because we know that it doesn’t’,” Jean said. The 37-year-old travel writer has had six surgeries in 14 years and her chronic pain “is just constant”. Treatment hasn’t been easy, and she’s always required to travel. “Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean that it’s not there. Just because you can’t relate to it, doesn’t mean that’s not there,” Jean said. Endometriosis is when tissue, similar to the lining of a uterus, occurs outside this layer and in other parts of the body, and can cause pain and infertility. Jean is one of millions of Australians battling her invisible pain every day, and why Chronic Pain Australia (CPA) runs National Pain Week from July 25 to 31, to increase awareness, accessibility and affordability.

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A spokesperson for CPA said chronic pain was poorly understood, and the leading cause of disability in the country, taking “so much” away from a person, such as their ability to work, be social and do what they love. “In Australia, we have seen a lack of action and funding to support those with chronic pain services. The demand for chronic pain care continues to exceed existing service provisions,” the spokesperson said. “General practice is critically under-resourced for the burden of chronic pain and has very limited access to specialist multidisciplinary pain management services. “Most multidisciplinary pain management programs in Australia are conducted in large tertiary settings, where location and wait times act as primary barriers.” A 2020 study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) found “one in five Australians aged 45 and over are living with persistent, ongoing pain”. According to the AIHW, chronic pain lasts beyond normal healing time after injury or illness, generally three to six months. “It is a common and complex condition, and the pain experienced can be anything from mild to severe,” the AIHW said. “The defining characteristic of chronic pain is that it is ongoing and experienced on most days of the week.” Jean can attest to this, as can Macedon Ranges resident, student wellbeing co-ordinator and cancer survivor Amanda Summers, 50, who was sick of being told her pain was in her head. After nearly a decade in near-constant pain, Amanda had a hernia operated on in her hip, and she was relieved thinking that would be the end of it. But it wasn’t. After a month, the pain returned. Her doctor recommended another ultrasound, but it was all clear. Despite this, she still had pain. When she returned to her doctor again, she said his response was, “You’re making it up. There’s nothing I can do about it”. She went back and forth for years before finding out she’d suffered a cartilage tear and had developed a cyst in her hip.

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“[The specialist] said, ‘You definitely need a hip replacement, you’ve got arthritis, you’ve got that cyst and you’ve got tears in your ligament and rips in your cartilage, but we’re not going to give you a hip replacement because you’re too young, and we don’t like to give you two,’” she said. As a two-time cancer survivor who just wanted to spend her next years comfortable and free, Amanda said, “Well, how long do you think I’m going to live?”. “I’m living in pain every day, I have to limit all of my activity. If someone says, ‘Do you want to go on a bushwalk’, I say, ‘We can give it a crack, but I don’t know how far it’s going to get,’” she said. The mental toll of misdiagnosis, dismissal by medical professionals and inadequate pain treatment is heavy.

Gisborne furniture designer and resin artist Carmen Hofman was 38 weeks pregnant when she snapped her ankle about a decade ago, an incident which she said changed her life. She, like many others, has had to take pain medication for years to deal with everything since her break, which led to an ankle fusion causing damage to her nerves. For two years since her ankle procedure she has been living with chronic pain, and has just recently been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome. “I’m now on two different types of opioid medication, which I don’t want to be, but I have to because I cannot function without it. I’m also on some more drugs that are anti-depressant, anti-epilepsy, not for those reasons but for the nerve pain,” she said. Carmen, a mother of two girls, said chronic

pain had changed who she was as a person, because it was “a battle every day”. “When my ankle broke, I lost a part of myself that day, and I never got it back, because pain changes you,” she said. It was finding passion in making furniture during lockdown through her project Oakfield Designs which has been her saving grace, as well as finding a doctor who believed her. “[It was] like finding an angel,” she said. “Every single general practitioner I saw before finding [my doctor], just brushed me off as being fat, as overweight, as not doing enough exercise, that’s all they put it down to… you’ve just got to listen to your own body, and go, ‘No, there’s something really wrong here’.” Details: https://www.nationalpainweek.org. au/. Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 11

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Weighing in on zoo’s savannah The tallest birds on earth are joining forces with herds of antelope to form a fascinating partnership at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Ostriches, Blackbuck and Lowland nyala are learning to step up to the plate – enabling keepers to obtain a voluntary recording of their weight within the vast expanses of the zoo’s multi-hectare savannah. It’s all being made possible thanks to a clever combination of some dedicated weekly training sessions, new portable scales, and some tasty and nutritious food rewards.

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Werribee Open Range Zoo savannah keeper, Katie Jones, said the training initiative is helping to further enhance the zoo’s healthcare initiatives, allowing for keepers and veterinarians to proactively keep track the wellbeing of many animals. “The ostriches are naturally very curious animals and are always interested in new and novel things,” Ms Jones said. “The Blackbuck and Lowland nyala tend to be a little more tentative, so it’s important to tailor our training approach to each species and individual animal to help build their

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An Ostrich and Blackbuck get voluntarily weighed at Werribee Open Range Zoo.

confidence to step onto the scales, and also build trust with keepers.” Ms Jones said it has historically been a challenge to secure weight readings from animals that live in large herds, but keepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo are always thinking of new and innovative ideas. “Gathering weights from animals equips keepers with information that can help to maintain a healthy body condition,” Ms Jones said. “It also allows us to see if there

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are any sudden deviations in weight that may indicate signs of underlying sickness or illness, which we can then proactively investigate and provide treatment for if required.” Ms Jones says the savannah weight training initiative is still a work in progress, but keepers are pleased with the strides and achievements made so far. “We’re excited about how these animals are showing such a wonderful capacity to

learn, and we hope to one day extend this to other animals on the zoo’s Savannah.” Werribee Open Range Zoo is home to a flock of eight Ostriches and herds of 30 Blackbuck and 13 Lowland nyala in its Woodlands habitat - one of multiple habitats that form part of the wider zoo Savannah. Visitors can see them on a savannah bus tour, which run throughout the day and are included in entry. Details: zoo.org.au.

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Frustrated western suburbs football clubs will consider lobbying the Brimbank council to clean up used syringes from sports grounds

Seasoned campaigner Ciro Lombardy resoundingly won the Brimbank ‘battle of Padley Ward’ against eight other candidates in last Saturday’s by-election.

A heartbroken mother has welcomed a coroner’s finding that her baby’s death could have been prevented if staff at Sunshine Hospital had monitored her more closely.

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National Tree Day Come along with Friends of Kororoit Creek for some family fun with planting activities, a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, children’s activities and entertainment, music and a barbecue at the Bug Rug on Sunday, July 31, 10am-1pm, at 59 Sanders Avenue, Sunshine West. Please bring your gardening gloves, digging tool and reusable water bottles. ■ Jessica, 0449 069 962.

Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It meets at Deer Park Senior Citizens, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ 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

The Mount Players, doing Reservoir Dogs at Mountview Theatre in August. Picture of Jessica Ryan and Jenny Heriot and Melissa Forge, Robyn Millard and Kate Mooney. (Damjan Janevski) 290056_02

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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

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.

Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/

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

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 A community market 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.

Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

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 Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.

The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Melton South Knit & Natter Youtube learning Learn how to be a Youtuber classes are starting at the Melton South Community Centre on July 28. ■ 9747 8576

Digital spreadsheet course Learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week beginners course, designed for people not familiar with the program. Create your own spreadsheets and discover how to make your life easier. Cost: $30/$20 concession. ■ 9747 8576

All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Zonta club meets Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Asian cooking classes Melton South Community Centre is offering Thai and Vietnamese cooking classes for

Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active. ■ 0419 563 016

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Sewing classes Beginners Sewing courses return to Melton South Community Centre in term three, available on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Learn all the basics of machine sewing in this eight-week pre-accredited course and make your own fabric creations. Cost: $30/$20 concession. ■ 9747 8576

anyone wanting to make some new friends and create a variety of delicious Asian dishes. Cost: $65/$60 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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Melton Combined Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857

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

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

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

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 Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 15

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Fully-electric iX3 still looks sharp By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring BMW iX3 is the full electric version of German marque’s mid-sized X3. It has no internal combustion engine to provide extra range if its batteries run out of power. It’s sold in Australia with quite a few features that are frequently extra cost options; these include metallic paint and the M Sport package with 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels.

Styling Very BMW. While other makers of electric vehicles like to go for a different perhaps futuristic look, the iX3 looks instantly like a Bimmer from any angle. There are some blue highlights on the outer edges of the lower sections of the front and at each corner of the lower panel at the rear. There are also blue colours on the BMW “radiator grille”. Obviously, it doesn’t have a grille because there is no water being cooled there. BMW and other EV, makers do include a grille because buyers feel that a plain front end just looks wrong. Mind you Elon Musk’s Teslas don’t have a grille either and are selling faster than the factory can produce them… Also standard is a panoramic sunroof that covers most of the roof area.

Interior The dashboard area is divided into three distinct areas. That in front of the driver has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s another 12.3-inch digital screen in the centre of the dash area. It’s wide, but rather too low which means the view ahead on the screen if our using it for navigation isn’t as far ahead as we like. On the other hand, the width of the screen means you can see a lot of the things that you are missing out to the side of your road. Which may mean that you see things that you hadn’t realised were there, and perhaps decide to visit if you’re on a sightseeing trip. Comfort and space in the front seats is good,

with a wide range of electric adjustments. It has under-thigh cushion extenders, which I really enjoy as I have long legs and these add further ways of getting comfortable. In their own way these cushion extenders probably add to the safety on long trips because drivers are safer if they aren’t wriggling about to stay relaxed.

Infotainment Our iX3 had the BMW Connected Package Professional which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Harman/Kardon 16-speaker surround sound system. There’s wireless smartphone charging which saves having to wrestle with cables. Just put your phone in its spot and you’re getting more juice into it.

Powertrain eDrive is the new drive technology found in all BMW i models and plug-in hybrids, and is essentially comprised of an electric motor, high-voltage lithium-ion battery and an intelligent energy management system. The integrated drive unit brings the electric motor, power electronics and transmission together within a single housing, and generates 210kW and 400Nm. All eDrive-equipped vehicles rely on a special performance li-ion battery to store energy, and utilise a built-in cooling device to constantly keep the unit at the ideal operating temperature, helping increase output and maintain service life. A five-year Chargefox subscription is included in the price of the BMW iX3 sold in Australia.

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assist, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear cross-traffic alert, evasion assistant, speed limit assist, as well as Steering + Lane Control Assistant (Level 2 autonomous mode).

Safety The BMW X3 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating from for the xDrive20d and xDrive30i variants. However, the iX3 has not been tested at this stage. Ways of avoiding a crash are strongly featured in this electric Bimmer. It has automatic emergency with crossroads warning, lane-keep

Driving Performance! This is why we like driving all electric vehicles. They have instant reaction to the accelerator pedal. BMW has always produced vehicles with a sporty feel in everything they do and that performance is just wonderful in any model they make.

This is going to sound childish but I like nothing more than to sit at a red traffic light beside a big car that’s got a lumpy sounding V8. I look at him, and he looks at me in my black SUV and blips his throttle - ready to make me look silly when the green lights come on. The lights change and that instant electric torque pushes me back in the seat, in about three seconds we are up to 80 km/h and I back off. The other driver comes alongside, checks out the tame looking Bimmer and shakes his head. Then again, I’ve driven many V8s in my 50-year career as a motoring journalist and there’s something about V8s that I really enjoy. If I had plenty of money to spare, I would buy a V8 for track days and just cruzin’ around town and keep the somewhat boring EV for everyday use. Handling of the BMW iX3 is pretty good, but there’s a feeling of heaviness when you’re taking corners at speed due to the fact that you’re carting about half a tonne of batteries about. There’s good feel through the steering wheel and the seats support well so you don’t shift about when driving hard and can concentrate on the road. BMW says the iX3 can cover 460 kilometres on a full battery charge. During our testing on motorways, in the suburbs and on country roads we covered 284km and computer advised its batteries had a further 180km before it was close to being fully discharged.

Summing up A couple of times a year my wife and I go on long holiday trips from our home on the Gold Coast. Once we are a long way of out of town there’s not many places to charge an electric vehicle. And when we do find a charger, we have to wait for several hours to get decent range out of the car. When we can buy an EV for about the same price as a petrol or diesel SUV and charge it up less than an hour to give us a range of at least 500km, we will seriously think about one. Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 19

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Falcons build on winning momentum The City West Falcons will take momentum in the Victorian Netball League championship finals. The Falcons finished the regular season on Wednesday night with a strong 74-58 win against the Boroondara Express, despite missing four players from their squad. Falcons coach Marg Lind said she was really happy with the performance against a strong Express side. “They had Hannah Munday, who is a Super Netball player, playing wing attack,” she said. “Ruby Barkmeyer at goal attack and Casey Adamson was also in the mid-court. “They took it to us early with a lot of speed and strong ball movement on the circle edge. “We were able to work that out. Our attack end really valued the ball a bit more and we were able to build.” Lind said the most pleasing thing about that performance and the one the previous week when they were also short handed, was the

spread of contributors. She said Montana Holmes had a good game in the midcourt, while the defensive combination of Zoe Davies and Sarah Szczykulski thrived from playing a full four quarters together. Lind was also full of praise for Sophie Hanrahan, who stepped up from division 1 for a second straight week. “We played her out of position in wing defence,” she said. “She did reasonably well against Mundy. “It’s a massive commitment travelling from Albury Wodonga. We’re happy to give her the opportunities.” The Falcons had already secured second spot, irrespective of the result. All three Falcons sides will play finals. The Falcons division 1 team suffered a 55-53 loss and finished the regular season in third spot. Lind said after the slow start to the season, it was a massive achievement to finish in the top four.

The under-19s finished second after a 52-39 win in the final round. “We’re pretty proud,” Lind said. “I don’t know if any other club have all teams making finals as a KPI [key performance indicator]. “Hopefully we can get the extra reward of at least a premiership or runners up.” In championship division, the Falcons will face the Geelong Cougars for a spot in the grand final, with the loser to get a second chance. Lind said it will be a big test. “We’ve played poorly both times against them,“ Lind said. “Jane [Cook] didn’t play the first time and only played a couple of minutes in the second game. “Last time Uneeq [Palavi], Soli [Ropati], Lucia [Fauonuku] and Melissa [Oloamanu] came back [from overseas] poorly on the day of the game. Hopefully we don’t have a repeat this time.“ Tara Murray

Cats growing in belief By Tara Murray The belief is growing at Albion in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition. Having worked hard behind the scenes the last few years, the Cats are now starting to see the results on the field. The Cats had won five games before Saturday’s match against West Footscray, which was after deadline, and are well and truly in the finals mix. Cats coach James Doherty said they were just continuing to focus on philosophy that had worked for them. “It is a super competitive division,” he said. “We’ll see how it pans out in the next few weeks. “Any one of six sides can make finals. As a coaching group, we don’t focus on it. “Some of the guys are talking about it, especially the ones who have been around for a few years when the group was getting flogged every week. “We’ll focus on the things we are doing well and look to fix things we’re not doing well. Whatever happens, happens. The Cats had won their last two games and were red hot favourites to beat bottom side West Footscray on Saturday. Doherty said the growth of the group had been on show in recent weeks. “There’s consistency and belief,” he said. “We’ve had patches of play of the style of footy we have never had consistency before. “They didn’t believe they could do it. The belief has seen a change in the way they approach the lead up and how they focus on games. “We’re pretty much holding for four quarters of football.” Doherty said the development of the playing group had been amazing. He said while they had a good mix of players across all age groups, many of their side was 23 or under. “The skill level and pressure has always been there,” he said. “It’s hard learning a new game plan and some haven’t ever had a game plan. It’s taken half a season for them to get used to it.” While the wins have started to come through, the basic focus for the Cats hasn’t changed. Doherty said having fun was still a major part of what they want to achieve. “Footy is an escape from life and people can be laid back and be themselves,” he said. “Being so close can wear you down at times. If our philosophy was different, we would have lost a couple of guys. “Winning does help the environment though and you hear a few more jokes.” A win on the weekend, would have moved the Cats into the top four with three rounds remaining. Doherty said they just wanted to focus on playing consistent football and further build 20 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

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the platform for next season and see what happens. “The focus now is for the guys to continue to believe in themselves and play consistent football for the whole game. “We take on the top two teams and

Wyndhamvale, which is also fighting for a finals spot. “We want to play consistently and hold that focus for the rest of the season and for next year. “No matter what happens, we will use it as a base for next year.”

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Wolves’ promotion battle Keilor Wolves hopes of a second straight promotion look destined to go down to the final round of the FV state league 4 west season. After getting promoted for being on top of the state league 5 west season when it ended early due to COVID-19 last year, the Wolves have had their eyes on getting a title this season and along with it, promotion. The Wolves entered Saturday’s game with Greenvale, which was after deadline, one point behind ladder leaders Westside Strikers. Both teams have a catch up game in the run home, many a loss could be season defining for either side. Wolves coach Sofiane Soufi said they were just staying focused on the task at hand. “We have been trying to keep the top spot, but we lost it as we didn’t play last weekend,” he said. “Westside won, as did Laverton, we have some tough games coming up. “The only way we will get promoted is to win every game and hope Westside drop a game or have a draw.” Soufi said they were doing every they could to get promoted, but know nothing is guaranteed or handed to them. He said the squad had been in good form and were primed for the last few weeks of the season. “We’ll do everything we can to get promoted,” he said. “That’s the reason why we are playing football. “The confidence is high and we are prepared for us to be competitive until the last week of the season. “We are thankful and excited to be at this part of the season and in the mix to be promoted again.” Soufi said like every team there had been issues with illness and injury, but he had been pleased how they handled them. He said the squad was in good shape going into the last few weeks. “Our form has been good the last few weeks,” he said. “With the flu and injuries we had to plan for those this season. “We had a larger squad than usual for that reason. “They’ve consistently played well week in week out.” Tara Murray

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One week at time as Blues battle for top-four spot Keilor is taking it one week at a time as it fights for a top four spot in the Essendon District Football League premier division. The Blues entered the weekend in fourth spot, one of five teams fighting for the four finals spots. Just four points separated the second through to fifth, but the Blues and East Keilor had a game in hand. Blues coach Mick McGuane said there will be no easy matches in the run home. “We will treat each week as it comes, we don’t have a long term focus of where we should be or could be,” he said. “We’ll look to get the job done this week, win or lose we’ll see what happens.” The Blues, who had last weekend off due to the split round, had won just one of their last four matches heading into Saturday’s game with Avondale Heights, which was after deadline.

David Isbister breaks tackle in its draw against Greenvale. (Joe Mastroianni) 286081_05

McGuane said the two losses, against Aberfeldie and Strathmore, were beaten by the better side on the day. “We were outplayed by both Aberfeldie and

Strathmore,” he said. “We got lessons out of them. We kicked the highest score against Aberfeldie this season, but we just gave up too much. “The boys have worked on what we needed to and looked to address some issues during the break.” McGuane said player availability continued to be an ongoing battle this season. He said they had been expecting to lose more players for the game against Avondale Heights. “Most clubs are trying to get the right personnel on a week to week basis,” he said. “It’s not just us. You don’t know with COVID and when you might get them back.” McGuane said they were also losing players who had chosen to work weekends, as it was more financially beneficial than playing football.

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He said the league needed to look at the salary cap for next season. “It’s a work or footy decision,” he said. “You completely understand players picking work. “We have a salary cap of $100,000, but there’s country leagues with an extra $25,000. It’s something that has to be addressed.” Speaking before the Avondale Heights game, McGuane said they were expecting a tough challenge. Avondale Heights sit in ninth, but have won two out of their last three games. “They’re doing quite well,” he said. “They could have some VFL [Victorian Football League] players back and it will nearly be their strongest team. “It will not be easy.” Tara Murray

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By Peter Howe What does a mother do with a three-and-ahalf-year-old son that has energy to burn? That was the dilemma faced by Jake Buhagiar’s mother Melissa Buhagiar. Melissa followed her instincts and enrolled him at Hall’s Taekwondo in Tullamarine and the rest is now history. Buhagiar, who is now 16, is now a three-time national taekwondo champion, with his ambitions clearly set on representing Australia at the 2024 Olympics. After starting at Hall’s for fun and enjoyment, Buhagiar quickly wanted something more. “When I was six or seven the training became more regimented and training became more serious,” he reflected. “I earned my black belt when I was nine. To achieve the belt, I had to display my self-defence skills, boxing skills, show my taekwondo patterns and break boards.” Hall’s Taekwondo has become his home away from home for Buhagiar. He spends four to five days a week training. He speaks highly of his coaches saying the coaches are like his second parents. “I have put all my trust in them to help me achieve my ambition.” When Buhagiar, who lives in Taylors Hill, became bored with just demo classes, he decided he was ready to fight. His first tournament was the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, where he won his category. From there he entered Victorian titles with outstanding results and was selected to represent Victoria at the Australian National titles in Bendigo at just 12. “I achieved a bronze medal at my first national tournament, which made me even more determined to improve,” he said. “The following year back in Bendigo I won my first national title in 2018. “I went back-to-back in 2019 on the Gold Coast and made it a “three-peat,” post-COVID in Sydney in 2022 for 2021 nationals.” He’s hoping to make it four in a row at the 2022 nationals later this year. His performance saw him selected in the Australian Performance Pathway Program at the end of 2021. “It is an amazing program,” he said. “I have a strength and conditioning coach who takes us through a gym circuit every Thursday and a normal training session every Saturday morning with the team at the VIS. “I am also tested by their coaches, so I know exactly what areas of my body I need to work on and improve to be my best.” Having had success on the national stage, Buhagiar recently returned from his first overseas tournament, representing Australia in Korea, where he won a silver medal. “It took me a while to find my feet, adjust to the climate and get over my nerves,” he said.

Jake Buhagiar is this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star Award nominee. (Supplied)

“I was lucky to spend a few days there before my fights.” He has no time to bask in the glory because he is heading to Bulgaria at the end of the month to compete in a World Championship tournament. He will then head straight to the Gold Coast for the Oceania selection trials. “To gain Australian selection for the Olympics, you must accumulate points and you do so by competing,” he said. “I am preparing for the Oceania Championships that will be

held in Tahiti as part of the Tahiti Open and the President’s Cup, in October.” Buhagiar is this month’s Don Deeble Sports Star Award nominee. The 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 someone or attend a dinner, contact swrsportsclub@gmail. com or 0408 556 631.

The who’s who of the NAB League competition have been recognised as part of the competition’s 30th anniversary. The best 30 players from the Victorian-based teams of both the boys and girls NAB League competitions were announced last week. The boys top 30 was picked by a five-person judging panel, with rankings based on personal achievements at AFL level, with leadership qualities and team success also factored in. Two-time Brownlow medallist Gary Ablett Jnr was named the top player to come out of the competition, ahead of Chris Judd. Brad Johnson was the top former Western Jet on the list, named the fifth best player to come out of the Victorian NAB League teams. Matthew Lloyd was ranked sixth and Dustin Fletcher was named 17th. Collingwood champion Dane Swan was one of two Calder Cannon named in the boys top 30. He was named at number 16, while Eddie Betts was named the 23rd best player. AFL games record holder Brent Harvey, who played for the Northern Knights, was named the 12th best player to come out of the competition. Trent Cotchin (19th) and Marcus Bontempelli (24th) were the other former Knights named in the top 30. The girls list was based on Champion Data average ranking points per AFLW game, with players having needed to play more than 10 AFLW games to be eligible for selection. The Calder Cannons dominated the top ranked players, with the top four all coming from Melbourne’s north-west. Richmond star Monique Conti was ranked the best player, ahead of new Essendon midfielder Madison Prespakis. St Kilda gun Georgia Patrikios was ranked number three and a stunning first year has Georgie Prespakis ranked at number four. Chloe Molloy, who was ranked the ninth best player, was the fifth Cannon in the list. Former number one draft pick Ellie McKenzie was the highest ranked former Northern Knight, named the 10th best player. Gabby Newton, who was also a number one draft pick, was ranked 17th and Jessica Fitzgerald was ranked the 19th best. Three former Western Jets’ players were also on the list. Elisabeth Georgostathis was ranked 22nd, a spot ahead of Isabelle Pritchard, while Isabella Grant was ranked 29th.

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Reds remain confident but a bit of luck will help Sydenham Park will need a bit of luck if it’s to earn promotion in FV state league 1 north-west competition. The Reds were sitting in fourth spot heading into the weekend’s matches, after deadline, nine points off top, but only four points behind second. With at least two teams set to be promoted, the Reds are still aiming to finish in the top two. Coach Denii Lisolajski said they hadn’t down their hopes any help in their previous match against second placed Essendon Royals. “We shot ourselves in the foot last week,” he said. “We missed opportunities and it cost us in the end. “With only a few rounds remaining we have got no room for any little mishaps. We [the top teams] all play each other, so every game is meaningful. “We have to worry about ourselves and do

what we can and if others slip up, we will be there to pounce.” Lisolajski said they had been playing some good soccer and they had been fairly happy with their performances. He said with every team wanting to beat them, they needed to be switched on every game. “Our last game was one of those games where we could have had three or four goals in front,” he said. “The opposition grows a bit more in confidence when you miss shots. Every club wants to beat us know matter where they are on the ladder. Every game is like we’re playing in a grand final.” Lisolajski said if they fail to get a promotion spot, they will look back to their start of their season when they won just one of their first five games. Since then they have been one of the best teams in the competition.

“We were 12 or 13 rounds undefeated and we still find ourselves in the position we are in,” he said. “We could go 17 games with one loss and still miss out on finals. That’s unheard.” The Reds were due to face Altona City on Saturday, after deadline. Lisolajski said the focus for them in the last few rounds was simple. “Hopefully we can find the back of the net and out put ourselves in front of games,” he said. “The boys are extremely positive, we just need a bit of luck.” In other key matches on the weekend, Essendon Royals were set to face Corio, Banyule City was on the road to Keilor Park, while Caroline Springs George Cross was to play Clifton Hill and Strathmore was to face the Brimbank Stallions. Sydenham Park’s Dane Milovanovic.

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Sports shorts EDFL Keilor had to fight hard to come away with the points against Avondale Heights in the Essendon District Football League premier division. Avondale Heights stuck with the Blues for three quarters, with the margin just one point at the last break, but the Blues found something extra to win, 15.5 (95)-11.10 (76). Matthew Clark kicked four goals for the Blues, while Todd Stevenson was named their best. The Blues sit second after 14 rounds. In division 1, Hillside wasn’t able to hold off Westmeadows, while in division 2, Keilor Park beat Oak Park and Burnside Heights was too good for Taylors Lakes.

By Tara Murray Keilor Thunder star Maddie Garrick believes in signs and things happening for a reason. Having travelled across Australia and the world to play basketball, the chance to play in virtually her own backyard at Keilor was the perfect opportunity. “I’ve got to the point of my career where I need to go for an opportunity that is the right fit and feel and Keilor fell into place being around the corner,” she said. “It has been really good and I just needed a change of scenery. The opportunity was there and most teams rosters were full as I signed later in the process as I was set to have a short-term contract in Europe. “[Thunder coach] Tom [Bandilovski] messaged me earlier in the year during the WNBL season. Tom wanted me and they had a free spot.” Garrick said the opportunity to help the Thunder make its name in the National Basketball League 1 South competition was something that also attracted her to the club. She said while it had been an up and down season on court for the Thunder, the support from the whole association had been amazing. “The girls are great so far,” she said. “The community of Keilor itself has provided great support. “It’s the first year and we’re in the middle of the pack. There’s been a few ups and downs, which just comes down to experience in the league. “The last couple of games there’s been some exciting signs. The club and team can be really competitive, which is a good thing for next year.” Having played in the NBL1 competition previously, Garrick said she had been keen to play in the competition to keep her fit and ready in the off season. Her original plans included being part of Australia’s 3 x 3 team for the Asia Cup and Commonwealth Games, having been a key player of that team for a number of years. Garrick was left out of the team for both those championships. “Unfortunately they decided they wanted to go in another direction,” she said. “It’s upsetting. Myself and two other players put a lot into 3 x 3 and put our heart and soul into it. “We were basically cut after the first camp with not a lot of feedback. It’s been really difficult as the goal was the Commonwealth Games and Asia Cup. “It’s not going to stop me improving and working back into the side.” Garrick’s immediate focus is on helping the

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WRFL Ben Doll had his kicking boots on for Albion in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition. Doll kicked 16 goals in a best on ground performance as the Cats beat West Footscray, 32.19 (211)-3.3 (21). With Newport beating North Footscray and Wyndhamvale losing to Parkside, the Cats now sit fourth. Point Cook Centrals smashed Glen Orden in the other game

FV Caroline Springs George Cross moved one step closer to the title in the FV state league 1 north-west competition. The Georgies beat Clifton Hill, 3-1, after leading 2-0 at half time. The Georgies remain five points clear of the Essendon Royals. Sydenham Park and the Brimbank Stallions both jumped third placed Banyule City, and sit four points behind the Royals.

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Maddie Garrick has been a key for Keilor Thunder. (Supplied)

Thunder try to make finals. She said if they can put together four consistent quarters, they can get some good results in the run home. “We’ve had lapses in games,” she said. “We’re confident we can step it up.” Garrick won’t have any time to rest after the NBL1 season as she headed to Europe to take up a contract over there. She will play a full season in Italy. It will be

her second stint playing in Europe. “I played a couple of months in Turkey in 2019, but this is my first full season playing over there,” she said. “I’ve been building up my confidence here in the WNBL and getting the body right as Europe is a lot more demanding with more trainings and a longer season. “I want to challenge myself physically and mentally.”

Melbourne Knights were denied victory due to a late penalty in their match against Dandenong Thunder in the National Premier League. The Thunder scored before half time, before the Knights equalised late in the piece. A penalty gave the Thunder the chance to win the game, which they converted to come away with the points 2-1.

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Melbourne Collingwood Sydney St Kilda Geelong Carlton Gold Coast Brisbane Lions Essendon

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FRIDAY JULY 29 Fremantle V Melbourne (OS) SATURDAY JULY 30 Collingwood V Port Adelaide (MCG) Sydney V GWS (SCG) St Kilda V Hawthorn (MRVL) Geelong V Western Bulldogs (GMHBA) Adelaide V Carlton (AO) SUNDAY JULY 31 Gold Coast V West Coast (MS) Richmond V Brisbane (MCG) Essendon V North Melbourne (MRVL) *Correct at time of publishing

GROUNDS KEY: (AO) Adelaide Oval, (AS) Accor Stadium, (BA) Blundstone Arena, (G) Gabba, (GS) Giants Stadium, (M) Mars Stadium, (MRVL) Marvel Stadium, (MCG) Melbourne Cricket Ground, (MS) Metricon Stadium, (SCG) Sydney Cricket Ground, (OS) Optus Oval, (T) TIO Staduim, (UTS) University Of Tasmania Stadium.

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