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Lighting up Footscray

West Footscray Diwali will be held at Footscray Park this Saturday, October 15. Looking forward to the community celebration is co-ordinator Pradeep Tiwari pictured with Asha, 2 and Tanisha, 2, Tam Pham, Arj Kaur and Debbie Lanciana. (Damjan Janevski) 302018_04

Bright lights, fireworks and community fun is set to take over West Footscray, as part of Diwali celebrations. Also known as the Festival of Lights, event co-ordinator Pradeep Tiwari said the festival will be returning at Footscray Park on Saturday, October 15 from 4pm to 9.30pm after COVID-19 restrictions the past two years. “We are quite ecstatic to be hosting the festival in the prestigious Footscray Park after two years. The people missed one of the most multicultural festivals in the west where all come together to enjoy the festivities,” he said. Presented by the West Footscray Traders Association with support from Maribyrnong council, the event will include fireworks, multicultural performances, market stalls, food trucks and carnival rides. Performances include Bollywood and Bhangra dancers, Vietnamese and Bosnian dance groups, a children’s dance group, an African drumming workshop, Brazilian samba dancers and fire twirlers.

Call to invest in the west By Matthew Sims

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Advocacy and advisory committee LeadWest is calling on the state and federal governments to ‘invest in the west’. The committee launched a new advocacy campaign on Monday, October 10, outlining a number of projects in the western suburbs which are in need of funding. Among them is Maribyrnong council’s preparation of a detailed business case and schematic designs for a new performing arts and cultural hub in central Footscray, which is need of a $3 million commitment from the state government (to be match by council). The proposed development would include a large-scale flexible performance and events venue with 500 to 800 seats, a library and civic

open space, integrated spaces for arts and community groups and gatherings. As part of the campaign, LeadWest has also requested a $200,000 investment from the state government, plus a co-contribution from each LeadWest council, to create a regional mental healthcare program. LeadWest has proposed the program would be co-designed with the assistance of young people towards innovative solutions to strengthen the prevention and early intervention of the youth mental health system in Melbourne’s west through providing tailored youth-led and place-based solutions and investment recommendations to support the redesign of the youth mental health system over the next five to 10 years.

The campaign also included lobbying the state government to review, plan and implement an active and public transport network, including an interconnected cycling, walking and bus network. LeadWest chairman and Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said more than 17 per cent of Melbourne’s population live in the western suburbs, but the region did not receive the appropriate level of funding from the state and federal governments. “We aim to change that,” he said. “Now is the time for state and federal governments to ‘invest in the west’ to cater for the current population and for future growth.” Other priorities outlined as part of the campaign were the construction of the full

Outer Metropolitan Ring [OMR] including freight rail, passenger rail and the eight-lane freeway to create a north-south connection from the Hume Freeway to Werribee and onto the south west regions of Victoria and the $16 million Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre, which has received a $5.5 million commitment from the state Liberal-National coalition and a $5 million investment from Hobsons Bay council. Cr Maynard said the projects outlined in the advocacy campaign required “immediate attention”. “Only through prompt strategic planning and investment in infrastructure and community services can we guarantee the long-term viability of the west,” he said. Details: www.leadwest.com.au

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ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ƌĞůĞĂƐĞĚ ďǇ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ WƌŽƚĞĐƟŽŶ ƵƚŚŽƌŝƚǇ sŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ ; W Ϳ ĂŶĚ DĞůďŽƵƌŶĞ tĂƚĞƌ ĚĞƚĂŝůƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĞĐŽƐǇƐƚĞŵ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌǇ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƚĞƌƐ ŽĨ ŚĞƌƌǇ ƌĞĞŬ ĂŶĚ ŚĞƌƌǇ >ĂŬĞ ƐŝŶĐĞ ƚŚĞ ŵĂũŽƌ ƐƉŝůů ŽĨ Ă ĚĞƚĞƌŐĞŶƚ ŽŶ ϳ DĂƌĐŚ͘ ĂƐĞĚ ŽŶ ǁĂƚĞƌ ƐĂŵƉůŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ϭϭ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ůĂŬĞ ĂŶĚ ĐƌĞĞŬ ŚĂǀĞ ŶĂƚƵƌĂůůǇ ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌĞĚ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŶĂƚƵƌĂů ƌĞŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͘ dŚĞ W ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ǁĂƌŶ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƚŽ ĂǀŽŝĚ ĚƌŝŶŬŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ǁĂƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ ĞĂƟŶŐ ĮƐŚ ĨƌŽŵ ŚĞƌƌǇ ƌĞĞŬ ĂŶĚ ŚĞƌƌǇ >ĂŬĞ͕ ƐŽƵƚŚ ŽĨ <ŽƌŽƌŽŝƚ ƌĞĞŬ ZŽĂĚ ĂƐ Ă ƉƌĞĐĂƵƟŽŶ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ www.epa.vic.gov.au/forcommunity/incidents/cherry-creek-and-lake

tŽƌŬƐ ĂƌĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝŶŐ Ăƚ :d 'ƌĂǇ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ EŽƌƚŚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĐƌŝĐŬĞƚ ŶĞƚƐ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐƚĞĞů ĨƌĂŵŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ǁĂůů ƉĂŶĞůƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƌŽŽĨ ƚŽ ĨŽůůŽǁ͘ dŚĞ ƉĂǀŝůŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ĐĂƌ ƉĂƌŬ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƌĞ ĚƵĞ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŽŶ ŝŶ ĞĂƌůǇ ϮϬϮϯ͘ dŚĞ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝƐ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽƌŶĞƌ ŽĨ <ŽƌŽƌŽŝƚ ƌĞĞŬ ZŽĂĚ ĂŶĚ DĂĚĚŽǆ ZŽĂĚ ŝŶ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ EŽƌƚŚ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ŽŶĞ ŽĨ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ƌĞŐŝŽŶĂů ƐƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞĐƌĞĂƟŽŶ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞƐ͕ ĐĂƚĞƌŝŶŐ ĨŽƌ ĐƌŝĐŬĞƚ ĂŶĚ ƐŽĐĐĞƌ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ǇĞĂƌ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ gov.au/JTGrayReserve

dŚĂŶŬƐ ƚŽ ĨƵŶĚŝŶŐ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͕ >ĂŶĚ͕ tĂƚĞƌ ĂŶĚ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ; >tWͿ͕ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ ƚĞĂŵ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŚĞůƉ ŽĨ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌƐ͕ ƉůĂŶƚĞĚ ϯϬϬϬ ŝŶĚŝŐĞŶŽƵƐ ƉůĂŶƚƐ Ăƚ dƌƵŐĂŶŝŶĂ WĂƌŬ ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ĂŶĚ ŚĂǀĞ ƵŶĚĞƌƚĂŬĞŶ Ă ůĂƌŐĞͲƐĐĂůĞ ǁĞĞĚ ĐŽŶƚƌŽů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƉƌŽƚĞĐƚ ƚŚƌĞĂƚĞŶĞĚ ǀĞŐĞƚĂƟŽŶ ƐƉĞĐŝĞƐ͘ dŽ ƌĞĂĚ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŽŶƐĞƌǀĂƟŽŶ

ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ƌŽŽŬůǇŶ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ dŚĞ ĮŶĂů ƐƚĂŐĞ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ƌŽŽŬůǇŶ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ WůĂĐĞ 'ƵŝĚĞ ŝƐ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵƌ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ƵŶƟů ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϱ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͘ EŝŶĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝĚĞĂƐ ĂƌĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ ƉůĂĐĞ ŐƵŝĚĞ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ͗ ƐĂĨĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŵŽƌĞ ĂĐĐĞƐƐŝďůĞ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǇŽƵŶŐ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ Ă ŶĞǁ ͚ŚĞĂƌƚ͛ ĨŽƌ ůƚŽŶĂ EŽƌƚŚ ĂŶĚ ĂŶ KǆǇŐĞŶ &ŽƌĞƐƚ͘ dĞůů ƵƐ ǁŚĂƚ ǇŽƵ ƚŚŝŶŬ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ ƉůĂĐĞ ŐƵŝĚĞ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďĞƩĞƌƉůĂĐĞƐͲ ďƌŽŽŬůǇŶͲĂŶĚͲĂůƚŽŶĂͲŶŽƌƚŚ

WŝĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ^ƚĂŐĞ ϰ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ WŝĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƌĞĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ ŝƐ ĞǆƉĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ďǇ ŵŝĚͲEŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ǁĞĂƚŚĞƌ ƉĞƌŵŝƫŶŐ͕ ŝŶ ƟŵĞ ĨŽƌ ƐƵŵŵĞƌ͘ KŶĐĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐĐĂƉĞ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ǁŝůů ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ƐĂĨĞ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ YƵĞĞŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐƉůĂŶĂĚĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ďĞƩĞƌ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ĂůŽŶŐ WŝĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƚŚĂŶŬƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŝĚĞŶŝŶŐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ĨŽŽƚƉĂƚŚƐ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ǁŝůů ĂůƐŽ ĂůůŽǁ ĨŽƌ ŽƵƚĚŽŽƌ ĚŝŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ŝŶĐƌĞĂƐĞ ƚŚĞ ƐŚĂĚĞ ĂŶĚ ĐĂŶŽƉǇ ĐŽǀĞƌ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ůŽǁĞƌ ĞŶĚ ŽĨ WŝĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĂůƚŽŶĂďĞĂĐŚƉƌĞĐŝŶĐƚ

DĂƌǇ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ DĂƐƚĞƌ WůĂŶ zŽƵ͛ƌĞ ŝŶǀŝƚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ǁŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ ƚŽ ƐŚĂƌĞ ǇŽƵƌ ŝĚĞĂƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ DĂƌǇ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ DĂƐƚĞƌ WůĂŶ ĚĞƐŝŐŶ ƚŚŝƐ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϭϱ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͕ ϯƉŵ ƚŽ ϱ͘ϯϬƉŵ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ ,Ƶď͘ dŚĞ ĚƌĂŌ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ ďƵŝůĚƐ ŽŶ ƉƌĞůŝŵŝŶĂƌǇ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ^ƉŽƚƐǁŽŽĚ ĂŶĚ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ dŚĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞ ǁŽƌŬƐ ĂƌĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ϮϬϮϯͬϮϰ ĐĂƉŝƚĂů ǁŽƌŬƐ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬŵĂƌǇͲƐƚƌĞĞƚͲƌĞƐĞƌǀĞͲ master-plan

^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ ʹ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚ ǁŽƌŬƐ͊ dŚĞ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ <ŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞŶŽǀĂƚĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ŶĞǁ ŇŽŽƌŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŬŝŶĚĞƌŐĂƌƚĞŶ ƌŽŽŵ ĂŶĚ ŽĸĐĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂů ƉĂŝŶƟŶŐ͘ dŽ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ͕ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ ŚŽƐƚĞĚ ĂŶ ŽƉĞŶ ĚĂǇ ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϴ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͘ dŚĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ ǁĂƐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚ ďǇ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ DĂŬĞ ŝƚ ,ĂƉƉĞŶ 'ƌĂŶƚƐ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ^ŽƵƚŚ <ŝŶŐƐǀŝůůĞ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĞŶƚƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ www.skcc.net.au

ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ^ĞĂďƌŽŽŬ н ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ,ĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐĂǇ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ^ĞĂďƌŽŽŬ ĂŶĚ ůƚŽŶĂ DĞĂĚŽǁƐ ĚƌĂŌ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞŵĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝĚĞĂƐ ƵŶƟů ϭϱ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͘ &ŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ĐŽŶƐƵůƚĂƟŽŶ ĨƌŽŵ ƐƚĂŐĞ ŽŶĞ͕ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƚŚĞŵĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ŝĚĞŶƟĮĞĚ͗ ƉƌŝĚĞ ŽĨ ƉůĂĐĞ ĂŶĚ ůŽĐĂů ŝĚĞŶƟƚǇ͕ ďƌŝŶŐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ĐůŽƐĞƌ ƚŽŐĞƚŚĞƌ͕ ĂŶĚ Ă ƉůĂĐĞ ƚŚĂƚ ŝƐ ĞĂƐŝĞƌ ĂŶĚ ƐĂĨĞƌ ƚŽ ŵŽǀĞ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ͘ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬďƉƐĂŵ

ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ ŵŝƐƐŝŶŐ ůŝŶŬƐ ĂŶĚ ƌŽĂĚ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ upgrades for Laverton dǁŽ ĞƩĞƌ WůĂĐĞƐ >ĂǀĞƌƚŽŶ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĨƌƵŝƟŽŶ͘ dŚĞ DĂŚĞƌ ZŽĂĚ ĂŶĚ ǀŝĂƟŽŶ ZŽĂĚ ǁŽƌŬƐ ǁŝůů ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ƐĂĨĞƚǇ ĨŽƌ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĐǇĐůŝƐƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ďŽƚŚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ŬŝĐŬ Žī ƚŚŝƐ ŵŽŶƚŚ͘ ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƐŚĂƌĞĚ ƵƐĞƌ ƉĂƚŚ ŽŶ DĂŚĞƌ ZŽĂĚ ǁŝůů ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ Ă ŵŝƐƐŝŶŐ ůŝŶŬ ĨŽƌ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶƐ ďǇ ĐŽŶŶĞĐƟŶŐ ůĂĚŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞǁ ŝƌĐƌĂŌ ƚƌĂŝŶ ƐƚĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƉĂƚŚ͘ ĚĚŝƟŽŶĂů ǁŽƌŬƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ ƚǁŽ ƌĂŝƐĞĚ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ ƉŽŝŶƚƐ ŽǀĞƌ DĂŚĞƌ ZŽĂĚ ĂŶĚ ŽŶĞ ƌĂŝƐĞĚ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌ ůĂĚŝŶ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͘ &ŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ DĂŚĞƌ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ ǁŽƌŬƐ͕ ƚŚĞ ĞǆŝƐƟŶŐ ƉĞĚĞƐƚƌŝĂŶ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ ŝŶ ǀŝĂƟŽŶ ZŽĂĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ƵƉŐƌĂĚĞĚ ƚŽ Ă ƌĂŝƐĞĚ ĐƌŽƐƐŝŶŐ͘ ^ƉĞĞĚ ŚƵŵƉƐ ǁŝůů ƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ƚŚĞ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƚƌĂĸĐ ĐƵƐŚŝŽŶƐ͘ ƵƌŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶ͕ ƚŚĞ ƌŽĂĚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĐůŽƐĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚƌĂĸĐ ŵĂŶĂŐĞŵĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĚĞƚŽƵƌƐ ŝŶ ƉůĂĐĞ͘ &Žƌ ŵŽƌĞ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ>th

^ĞŶŝŽƌƐ &ĞƐƟǀĂů ŝƐ ďĂĐŬ ĨŽƌ ϮϬϮϮ͊

Children’s Week

EĞǁ Ăƌƚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶƐ

dŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͕ ũŽŝŶ ŝŶ ŽŶ ŽƵƌ ŐƌĞĂƚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ŽĨ ĨƌĞĞ ĂŶĚ ůŽǁͲĐŽƐƚ ĞǀĞŶƚƐ ƌŝŐŚƚ ĂĐƌŽƐƐ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ͘ ZĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ĐĂŶ ƚĂŬĞ Ă ũŽƵƌŶĞǇ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ƚŚĞ ďĂĐŬ ůĂŶĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚƌĞĞƚƐ ŽĨ tŝůůŝĂŵƐƚŽǁŶ͕ ĚŝƐĐƵƐƐ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ĂīĂŝƌƐ͕ ƉůĂǇ ƐƉĞĞĚ ^ĐƌĂďďůĞ͕ ůĞĂƌŶ ^ƉĂŶŝƐŚ͕ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ ŝŶ ǇŽŐĂ ĂŶĚ ŵƵĐŚ ŵŽƌĞ͘ ŚĞĐŬ ŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ĂŶĚ ďŽŽŬ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƉŽƚƐ͗ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬƐĞŶŝŽƌƐĨĞƐƚ

ŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͛Ɛ tĞĞŬ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ Ă ŚƵŐĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ĨƌĞĞ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ŽƵƌ ǇŽƵŶŐĞƐƚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ ϮϮ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ƚŽ ^ƵŶĚĂǇ ϯϬ KĐƚŽďĞƌ͘ sŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůů ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ĂŶĚ ďŽŽŬ ǇŽƵƌ ƐƉŽƚƐ͗ ǁǁǁ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶƐǁĞĞŬ

ŶĞǁ ƐĞŶƐŽƌǇ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝƐ ĐŽŵŝŶŐ ƚŽ ĨŽŽƚƉĂƚŚƐ ŝŶ WĂŝŶĞ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ', ZĂŶƐŽŵ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŝŶ ůƚŽŶĂ͘ dŚĞ ƚǁŽ ƉƵďůŝĐ Ăƌƚ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĂƟŽŶƐ ďǇ ůŽĐĂů ĂƌƟƐƚ ĂƌůŽƐ ůŵĞŶĂƌ ŝĂǌ ĂƌĞ ŝŶƐƉŝƌĞĚ ďǇ ŶĂƟǀĞ ŇŽƌĂ ŝŶ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ͕ ƚŚĞ ǁŝůĚŇŽǁĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ tĞƐƚĞƌŶ sŽůĐĂŶŝĐ WůĂŝŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ǁĞƚůĂŶĚƐ ƐĂůƚŵĂƌƐŚĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ ŝƐ ĨƵŶĚĞĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚ WĂĐŬĂŐĞ Ͳ EĞǁ ƌƚ ^ƚƌĞĂŵ ĂŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŝŶƐƚĂůůĞĚ ƵŶƟů &ĞďƌƵĂƌǇ ϮϬϮϯ͘ ŽŵĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ƚŽ ĂŶ ĂƌƟƐƚ ƚĂůŬ Ăƚ EĞǁƉŽƌƚ͛Ɛ WĂŝŶĞ ZĞƐĞƌǀĞ ŽŶ ^ĂƚƵƌĚĂǇ Ϯϵ KĐƚŽďĞƌ Ăƚ ϭϬ͘ϯϬĂŵ͘

ŝƟǌĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ ǁĂƌĚƐ

dŚĞƌĞ͛Ɛ ƐƟůů ƟŵĞ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ƉĂƌƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŝǀŝĐ ^ƉĂĐĞƐ ^ŚŽǁĐĂƐĞ͊ ŽŵĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨƌĞĞ ƚŽƵƌ Ăƚ ϭϬĂŵ Žƌ ϮƉŵ Žƌ ũŽŝŶ Ă ƐŚŽǁĐĂƐĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ͗

EŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ŶŽǁ ŽƉĞŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ϮϬϮϯ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ŝƟǌĞŶ ĂŶĚ zŽƵŶŐ ŝƟǌĞŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ ǁĂƌĚƐ͊ dŚĞ ĂǁĂƌĚƐ ĐĞůĞďƌĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŽƵƚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚǇ͘ EŽŵŝŶĂƚĞ ƐŽŵĞŽŶĞ ǁŚŽ ĚĞƐĞƌǀĞƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƐĞĚ Ăƚ www. ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĐŝƟǌĞŶĂǁĂƌĚƐ Žƌ ǇŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ůŝďƌĂƌǇ͘

dŚĞ ,Žď ƌĐŚŝĞƐ ĞǆŚŝďŝƟŽŶʹ tĞĚ ϭϮ KĐƚ͕ ϲƉŵ ƚŽ ϴƉŵ

ŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ ϭϯϰ ʹ ŚĂǀĞ ǇŽƵƌ ƐĂǇ

ŝǀŝĐ ĞŶƚƌĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŽƉĞŶ ĚĂǇ ʹ dŚƵƌ ϭϯ KĐƚ͕ ϵĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ

ŽƵŶĐŝů ŝƐ ƉƌŽƉŽƐŝŶŐ ƚŽ ƵƉĚĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ,ŽďƐŽŶƐ ĂǇ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ^ĐŚĞŵĞ͘ ŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ ϭϯϰ ĐŽƌƌĞĐƚƐ ǌŽŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚĞǆƚ ĂŶŽŵĂůŝĞƐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ WůĂŶŶŝŶŐ ^ĐŚĞŵĞ͘ dŽ ǀŝĞǁ ƚŚĞ ƉƌŽƉŽƐĞĚ ĐŚĂŶŐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ ďǇ ϯ EŽǀĞŵďĞƌ͕ ǀŝƐŝƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬĂŶŽŵĂůŝĞƐͲĂŵĞŶĚŵĞŶƚ

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ĐƟǀĞ ǇƐƚĂŶĚĞƌ dƌĂŝŶŝŶŐ ʹ &ƌŝ ϭϰ KĐƚ͕ ϵ͘ϯϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭ͘ϯϬƉŵ 'ĂƌĚĞŶŝŶŐ ƟƉƐ ʹ ^Ăƚ ϭϱ KĐƚ͕ ϭϬĂŵ ƚŽ ϭϮƉŵ

EĞǁ ƉůĂǇ ƐƉĂĐĞ ƐƚƌĂƚĞŐǇ tĂŶƚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƵƐ ŵĂŬĞ ŽƵƌ ůŽĐĂů ƉůĂǇ ƐƉĂĐĞƐ ďĞƩĞƌ͍ tĞ͛ǀĞ ƵƉĚĂƚĞĚ ŽƵƌ WůĂǇƐƉĂĐĞ ^ƚƌĂƚĞŐǇ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ŐƵŝĚĞ ůŽŶŐͲƚĞƌŵ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ŽƵƌ ƉĂƌŬƐ ĂŶĚ ƉůĂǇŐƌŽƵŶĚƐ ĨŽƌ Ăůů ƵƐĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ĂďŝůŝƟĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ Ăůů ŬŝĚƐ Ͳ ďŝŐ ĂŶĚ ƐŵĂůů͘ ,ĞůƉ ƵƐ ƵƉĚĂƚĞ ŽƵŶĐŝů͛Ɛ ƌĂŌ WůĂǇ ^ƉĂĐĞ ^ƚƌĂƚĞŐǇ͕ ĮŶĚ ŽƵƚ ŵŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ĨĞĞĚďĂĐŬ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞ͘ŚŽďƐŽŶƐďĂǇ͘ǀŝĐ͘ŐŽǀ͘ĂƵͬ ĚƌĂŌͲƉůĂǇͲƐƉĂĐĞͲƐƚƌĂƚĞŐǇ

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Candidate backs pool funding By Matthew Sims Independent candidate for Point Cook, Dr Joe Garra, has committed to securing $20 million in state government funding towards a new aquatic and early years centre in Altona Meadows. Listed as one of the key advocacy priorities identified through Hobsons Bay council’s advocacy strategy for 2021-25, the $60 million Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre would include an eight-lane 25 metre pool, a learn to swim pool, an aqua play splash pad,

a toddler pool, a wellness centre with a warm water pool, a spa, a sauna, a gymnasium, an early years’ service and a cafe. Dr Garra said the proposed facility at Bruce Comben Reserve would benefit both Altona and Point Cook resident. “I think it’s a fantastic initiative,” he said. “The location is great.” Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said the council has welcomed Dr Garra’s commitment to secure funding for the centre. “Council has pledged $20 million to the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre, but

we can’t fund it alone,” he said. “We need the state and federal governments to partner with us to deliver this project for our city. “I urge all parties and independent candidates who are standing in our area at the state election to make a commitment to this vital community asset.” The centre would also focus on providing services for people with a disability, particularly catering for people on the autism spectrum. More than 800 people have signed a letter in support of the construction of the Western

Aquatic and Early Years Centre project. Dr Garra said he would also push for both the state and federal governments to provide funding for the $16 million Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre, with Hobsons Bay council committing $5 million towards the sustainability hub and the Liberal-National coalition pledging $5.5 million if they are elected in November. “It looks really impressive,” he said. Details: westernaquaticcentre.good.do/ floatourpool/supporter-letter or joegarra. com.au

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Ivy Nguyen has been sharing her mum’s food recipes on an app and Facebook pages. (Damjan Janevski)

Embracing the language of food When Yen Hoang began teaching her children family recipes during COVID-19 lockdowns, she did not expect it to lead to a project which would reach people on the other side of the world. A Footscray resident who moved from Vietnam more than 30 years ago, she has a lifetime of experience cooking Vietnamese recipes she learnt from her mother growing up. During COVID-19 lockdowns, Ms Hoang said she used cooking as a way to connect with her family. “In lockdown, it made our family have more time together, more dinner together, food’s

very important, it’s very important for family,” she said. Her daughters convinced her to start writing down the wide variety of recipes she knew by heart and helped her translate them from Vietnamese into English. At first, they shared these recipes with their friends, but then started spreading them more broadly. The recipes were put on Facebook community groups and the app ReciMe, where they have gathered hundreds of likes collectively and reached people on the other side of the world. One person from the Caribbean even

reached out to Ms Hoang to tell her that they loved recreating her pho recipe. Ms Hoang said finding out people so far away were using her recipes amazed her. “I just think I cook normal, but when people try it, and they like it and enjoy it, I’m really happy,” she said. “I love to try food from other cultures so I want to introduce our food to them.” You can try Ms Hoang’s recipes for yourself by searching the account hai.yen on Recime.

Williamstown residents are encouraged to get ready to lace up and get walking to raise awareness for mental health as part of the Walk a Mile in My Shoes annual event. Starting and finishing at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown, the event will run from 9am to noon on Sunday, October 23. Participants will receive a showbag and take part in a brief yoga and warm-up session before taking a one-mile walk along The Strand and then returning to Commonwealth Reserve. Participants are asked to wear something green in honour of those experience mental health related illnesses. Former AFL champions Nathan Brown and Nick Maxwell will also be running a children’s football clinic with the Williamstown Junior Football Club from 9am to noon at Commonwealth Reserve. Walkers of all ages are welcome to take part in the walk, enjoy entertainment and go into the draw to win a number of prizes, including vouchers for accommodation and wellbeing experiences. There will also be mental health clinic information on offer at stalls from TreeHaus Williamstown, the Newport Counselling and Psychology Service and Aspire Health and Psychology. The organisers of the event are aiming to raise $8000 for mental health hubs to be introduced to schools across Hobsons Bay, with their GoFundMe fundraising total at $1160 at the time of publication. Details: www.facebook.com/ walkamileinmyshoeswilliamstown or gofund.me/fa191080

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Altona Meadows crossing work By Matthew Sims A safer crossing for Altona Meadows residents will soon be available for those crossing Point Cook Road at Central Avenue. The state and federal governments will deliver two sets of traffic lights, new pedestrian operated signals and raised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Point Cook Road and Central Avenue. Delivered via the state and federal government’s joint $3 billion Road Safety Program, the project will also include the

installation of PUFFIN technology, which will detect pedestrians waiting at the signals and automatically adjust the amount of time pedestrians need to safely cross the road. Crews will also install new footpaths and fencing, upgrade bike line marking and complete resurfacing works as part of the project, which is scheduled for completion in early 2023. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said the works will make the intersection a safer place for pedestirans to cross. “Point Cook Road provides a vital

connection between Point Cook and Altona Meadows, as well as the Princes Freeway and these projects will make it safer for all road users,“ he said. “We know pedestrians are among our most vulnerable road users.“ Altona MP Jill Hennessy said Altona Meadows residents and visitors to the area will welcome the state and federal governments’ investment in the area’s safety. “I’ve lobbied for improvements to this intersection for a long time,” she said. Gellibrand MP Tim Watts said the

investment is the result of listening to local feedback. “This technology will also ensure everyone has ample time to get across,” he said. The works will complement the $15.2 million upgrade of the Point Cook Road and Sneydes Road intersection, which will include service relocation works, the installation of new traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, the widening of Point Cook Road, the creation of new lanes and upgrades to existing shared user pathways, with works set to commence next year.

Running to fight cancer A Maribyrnong local ran more than 70 kilometres in a single day to raise money for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September. Jaz Obradovic went the distance on Thursday, September 22 in eight hours and 16 minutes as a part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s [PCFA] Long Run campaign. The Long Run encouraged people to run, walk or ride 72 kilometres throughout September to raise awareness and funds for the 66 Australian men diagnosed with prostate cancer every day. Mr Obradovic chose to complete the feat in one go. “Honestly, it was the most difficult challenge I have ever done in my entire life, but every time I felt fatigued, I thought about prostate cancer and how every step helps save lives,” he said. “This motivated me right until the finish line.”

Mr Obradovic has raised more than $1600 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia to date. More than 24,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year and about 3500 men die from the disease each year in Australia. PCFA chief executive Anne Savage commended Mr Obradovic on his efforts. “This September through The Long Run, thousands of Australians like Jaz have helped raise over $1.2 million for vital research, awareness and support services,” she said. Donations are still open for Mr Obradovic’s campaign. Details: www.thelongrun.org.au/ fundraisers/jazobradovic Liam McNally Jaz Obradovic ran more than 70 kilometres in one stint in September as part of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia’s Long Run campaign. (Supplied)

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By Cr Diana Grima There are only a few days left for residents to have their say on the draft vision and principles for our Better Places Seabrook and Altona Meadows program. The community response to this project has been absolutely incredible. The draft vision was put together after receiving 3610 pieces of feedback in the first stage of consultation – easily the biggest response we’ve had across all the Better Places programs so far. It means our residents are engaged and as passionate as I am about making Seabrook and Altona Meadows an even better place to live, work, learn and play. The first stage of consultation identified three themes that are now the heart of this plan: pride of place and local identity, bringing the community closer together, and creating a place that is easier and safer to move around. This second stage of community consultation closes this Saturday, October 15, so I’d love anyone who hasn’t already done so to visit participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ bpsam and have their say on the vision. I’m so proud of how inclusive this plan is of all people. A highlight is the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre proposed for Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows, which will have a strong focus on providing for people with a disability, specifically catering for people with autism. I want to thank all those residents that have provided their feedback so far. You’re making a really valuable contribution to the future of our area. I also want to honour the work of Friends of Skeleton Creek and Altona Bay Wetlands for all their work over the last 30 years.

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Their dedication to continually improving our neighbourhood is inspiring. A quick reminder also that the Civic Spaces Showcase wraps up this Saturday. The refurbished Civic Centre in Altona is a great community asset that you can use. Check out the free events and book in for a tour of the building by visiting hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/showcase. The showcase continues our mission of bringing council and the community closer together, which is what all our Council+ centres do. You can do any of your council-related business at our Council+ centres and, of course, use our traditional library services while you are there too. You can always get in touch with me at dgrima@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.

Victoria Police have put the call out for witnesses or those with dashcam footage of a collision in Altona North on Wednesday, October 5 to come forward. It has been alleged a black 2012 Toyota Prado was travelling outbound along the Princes Freeway near the Western Ring Road at around 5.30pm when the driver failed to slow down for the peak traffic and collided with a number of other vehicles, causing extensive damage. It’s believed the Prado continued at speed over the wire safety barrier in the median strip and travelled another 250 metres, crashing into a number of trees and shrubs before coming to a stop on its side. The 33-year-old Rockbank man, who was the only person in the vehicle, was taken to hospital for assessment.

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

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

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

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

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

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New trams due on track in 2025 By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong, Footscray and tram users across the broader west will be the first to access the next generation of the city’s trams. Routes 57, 59 and 82 will be the first to welcome the new low-floor Next Generation Trams [NGTs] across services including Footscray and Maribyrnong. The NGTs would progressively replace Melbourne’s longest-serving high-floor trams from 2025, providing improved access for people with mobility needs and those travelling with prams, as well as extra space for up to 150

passengers and additional doors. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the $1.85 billion investment from the state government to build 100 new trams and a new tram maintenance and stabling facility in Maidstone was the biggest investment in Melbourne’s tram network in decades. “We know Melbourne’s western suburbs are changing,” he said. “The great thing about these Next Generation Trams is that they’re going to require less power, have a modern braking system and be fully accessible for people of all abilities.” Construction on the new Maidstone facility

has been scheduled to start in 2023, with the project creating 280 jobs during construction, ongoing maintenance and across the supply chain. Footscray MP Katie Hall said new trams in Melbourne’s west would provide important connections across Maribyrnong. “We’re delivering more trams to the west adding to our iconic tram network while paving the way to a future for a more modern, accessible and reliable tram network.” “The upgrades will happen at the same time that we’re opening the new Footscray hospital, the Metro Tunnel will open, the West Gate

Tunnel will open. “All in 2025, so it’s really exciting.” Department of Transport chief accessibility advocate Tricia Malowney said it was “exciting“ to see the new trams and see their accessibility features. “They’ll be accessible for me and my whole community,” she said. “As an old Footscray girl, I love to see the regeneration that this is going to bring to the area.” Yarra Trams chief executive Julien Dehornoy said with additional capacity, the new trams would be a “big game-changer“ for the west’s public transport system.

Book offers youth hope Acclaimed Newport children’s author Claire Saxby said her latest book about an Irish girl in colonial Melbourne is a story relevant to today’s youth. “I think we should try because of the ever-repeating cycle of condemning newcomers other than for the reason they are new,” she said. “That has a currency for young readers.” Saxby, 61, is one of three authors shortlisted in the Children and Young Adult Category in this year’s ARA Historical Novel Prize for her fictional book ‘The Wearing of the Green’. Six years in the making, the novel is set in 1850’s Melbourne and explores the difficult subjects of sexism, racism and classism. “We owe our young people honesty and truth and if you frame it in the right way...it offers hope,” Saxby said. Her novel focuses on the 14-year-old Irish immigrant, Biddy, who comes to the colony as a

domestic servant under the Earl Grey Scheme. However, Biddy’s main reason for coming is to find her brother who escaped to the colony five years earlier after rebelling against the English. She is lonely in the new land, works hard and struggles to find her brother. But Saxby said her protagonist has cause for optimism. “I give her a way out,“ she said. “These elements of hope and courage are ageless.” Judges have described Saxby’s historical research as “impeccable“ with even the book’s title taken from the name of a 1790 Irish rebellion song. Award winners will be announced on Thursday, October 20. Details: www.clairesaxby.com Dora Houpis

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Green jobs boost for the west By Dora Houpis Two merged scrap metal recycling companies in Laverton North and Brooklyn will be able to expand, creating more green jobs following a state government funding boost. The combined business of Pacific Metal Group in Laverton North and Cougar Recycling in Brooklyn and Port Melbourne employs 36 people and is expected to get funding as part of the government’s $250 million Business Growth Fund. Pacific Metal Group chief executive Jason Whitaker said the funding will

provide welcome support to the businesses’ operations. “Pacific Metal Group, through its metal recycling facilities in Victoria, has the opportunity to be a leader in decarbonising steel,” he said. “With the support of the Victorian Business Growth Fund this project will create skilled, green jobs for Victorians.“ Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said the funding will support local workers. “Pacific Metal Group is a great local business and it’s fantastic for workers to see this support for its growth,” she said. Southern Metropolitan MP Nina Taylor said

Cougar Recycling has a long history. “Cougar Recycling has established its reputation over decades – this investment will allow the business to continue its evolution.” she said. The investment is expected to enable the business to upgrade processing and collections infrastructure to produce cleaner and more valuable recycled metals, with potential for further acquisitions to better support suppliers and customers. The business will continue to be run by existing management who have been in the industry for more than 30 years and

are passionate about decarbonising steel production. Australia supplies about seven per cent of Asia’s recycled metal imports and Victoria provides about one third of all Australian recycled metal exports. Established in 2020, created via Spirit Super and Aware Super and managed by independent fund managers Roc Partners, the Business Growth Fund program invests in successful small and medium-sized businesses which are ready to grow. Details: business.gov.au/grants-andprograms/Victorian-Business-Growth-Fund

Novel touches hearts Altona North’s Mariam El Houli has picked herself out of periods of homelessness and depression, as well as fleeing from the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War, to tell parts of her story to the world. Released in April, her debut novel, ‘The Olive Tree’ has reached the number one spot in the world and adult fiction categories on Amazon and talks have begun to adapt the story into a film. The book tells the story of 16-year-old Nisma, who lives with her family as an Islamic Palestinian in Israel and makes a new friend, Hannah, who is a Zionist. Nisma must discover that in a country shrouded by corruption, bigotry and segregation, love and compassion is her best chance at survival. El Houli said parts of the story reflected her own journey, including fleeing from Lebanon with her husband in 2006. “It (war) is not the fairytale people see it as,”

she said. “Children pay the ultimate price. “What unites them is poverty.” El Houli obtained a bachelor of literature and composition from Griffith University. “I wrote The Olive Tree a few years ago,“ she said. “I’ve always had a passion for writing.“ El Houli said the book also symbolised her re-emerging from the depression she experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I decided I was not going to spiral,” she said. “It’s been a big accomplishment to touch people’s hearts in a few words.” El Houli said she was in talks with a director and production companies about making a movie based on the book, with plans to film the movie in Turkish. On top of writing her second novel, titled ‘Souls of the Devil,’ her other endeavours have included working as a business coach, skin care label founder and mother of five children.

Altona North author Mariam El Houli is working on her second novel ‘Souls of the Devil’, following the success of her debut novel ‘The Olive Tree’. (Supplied)

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Getting minds on track By Matthew Sims Metro Trains has provided support for a number of western Melbourne mental health support projects. The public transport provider has funded a number of projects through its Back on Track Community Grants Program, including cohealth’s Supporting Healthy Minds program and Les Twentyman Foundation’s Confident Traveller program. The Supporting Healthy Minds program would help co-ordinate a number of mental health education sessions for Horn of African communities to promote awareness of accessible support services. cohealth community programs manager Bich-Hoa-Ha said the project would continue to foster connections with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. “We’ll be targeting culturally and linguistically diverse communities who face more barriers to accessing mental health support due to language, literacy and discrimination. “We have deep existing relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Melbourne’s west, and many of our workers are from the communities that we serve. “Keeping people well while they are in the community, rather than responding once they get sick, helps the health system work better by reducing reliance on hospitals and ambulance.” Metro Trains chief executive Raymond O’Flaherty said the grants program was a chance for the public transport provider to give back to the community. “The last few years have been incredibly hard for Melburnians,” he said. The Confident Traveller program would

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support young people in feeling more confident in using public transport. “Young Victorians have suffered some of the most significant impacts during the COVID-19 pandemic, with our youth workers dealing daily with young people who are struggling to leave their home, let alone their suburb, and as we know isolation can create

significant mental health issues,” he said. “When it comes to mental health, little things can turn into big things, and thanks to the support of Metro Trains we will be breaking down fears and encouraging young Victorians to build their confidence to explore, to be curious and to one day take on the world.”

Banquet to raise funds Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents are invited to a delicious Vietnamese vegetarian banquet as part of a Cancer Council Victoria fundraising dinner to fight cancer in Braybrook. The banquet and fundraiser will be held at the Quang Minh Buddhist Temple at 18 Burke Street in Braybrook on Saturday, October 15 from 5pm. Temple leader the Venerable Phuoc Tan Thich said cancer touched every community. “It’s why it’s so important to come together and raise funds for a cancer-free future,” he said. “I have seen first-hand the awful effects of cancer, and what it can do to not only the person, but to their family members as well. “It’s up to us as a community to stop this terrible disease afflicting our community.” On average, 335 people in Maribyrnong, which includes Braybrook, are diagnosed with cancer every year. In 2020, 372 people in Maribyrnong were diagnosed. The temple runs community support programs for Buddhists and non-Buddhists. It also offers family counselling services, employment training schemes, and a free meal on Sundays. The banquet is available for $50 per person and $25 for children up to 12 years of age. Details: 9312 5729 or www. quangminh.org.au

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Concern for gas supply By Matthew Sims An indefinite strike action from Qenos workers at its Altona plant has stretched into its second week, as the Fair Work Commission looks to step in to resolve the dispute. On Monday, October 3, the workforce at Qenos went on strike calling for a better pay and staffing conditions agreement. Australian Workers Union Victorian branch secretary Ben Davis said the workers were locked out of the plant on Monday in response to the industrial action. “That’s just a bit … short-sighted,“ he said. Mr Davis said the workers had been engaged in meetings with Qenos representatives last week but were unable to reach an appropriate

enterprise bargaining agreement for both parties. “The company has actually ignored 90 per cent of the issues,” he said. “We would prefer to negotiate meaningfully.“ In a statement, Esso Australia has said it has been working closely with Qenos to help mitigate the impact of the protected industrial action on the state’s gas supply “Esso’s ethane customer, Qenos, has advised that as a result of protected industrial action at their facility, it may no longer be able to accept ethane from Long Island Point for an indefinite period of time,“ the statement read. “Without an outlet for the ethane, Esso will need to significantly curtail natural gas supply to reduce the production of these gas

liquids. “Esso has informed the Australian Energy Market Operator as well as the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning so that both are aware of and can plan for the potential reduction in supply from Longford Plants, including looking to other supplies to fill any shortfall.” As reported by Star Weekly, Qenos announced the closure of one of two ethylene units in Altona, as well as one of the two polyethylene plants, resulting in a 15 per cent reduction in total domestic production in May 2021. The closure lead to the loss of 150 Altona-based jobs.

The new West Gate Freeway ramps have continued to take shape as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project. A recent blitz involved workers installing 66 beams weighing just under 100 tonnes in 11 days, as workers focus their efforts on the 1.3 kilometre ramp providing a new exit for inbound traffic onto Hyde Street on the northern side of the freeway. The ramp on the southern side of the freeway would be 640 metres long, creating a new freeway entry for westbound traffic from Hyde Street on to the West Gate Freeway. The new ramps would allow trucks unable to use the West Gate Tunnel, such as those carrying dangerous goods those which are over-height, will be able to avoid residential streets and connect directly to local industry by using the new ramps. As part of the West Gate Tunnel Project, the project team would also build a new elevated walking and cycling path on the northern edge of the new ramp crossing Stony Creek and extending the Federation Trail through to Hyde Street. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the project would make western Melbourne roads safer and less congested. “The West Gate Tunnel Project will remove around 9000 trucks a day from local roads,“ she said. The project has been scheduled for completion in 2025.

Finding comfort in creature companions Western Melbourne parents of fuzzy, furry and hairy children are encouraged to connect with other pet owners at a new group. The Westside Pet Parents group will meet for the first time on Saturday, October 15 from 2pm to 3.30pm at the Seddon Deadly Sins Cafe in Seddon. Group co-ordinator and Maribyrnong local Rachel Fung said the group will allow pet parents to talk about their experiences with raising a pet. “The aim of Westside Pet Parents is to provide a space where parents and carers can meet and share their highs, lows, and practical insights with others who might be navigating similar daily experiences,” she said. “It’s an opportunity to share tips and support, or just talk to people who understand.” The group will also look at

Estonian-American neuroscientist and psychobiologist’s theory around the seven interspecies emotions. Ms Fung said the relationship between a pet and their parent is a complex one. “Humans and animals have one of the most extended and mutually beneficial inter-species relationships,” she said. “It’s a relationship that’s also grown in complexity, as seen by the rise of enrichment toys, behavioural specialists, custom diets and mood-assisting medications. “Sharing life with a companion animal requires more emotional resources than ever.“ Details: hwww.eventbrite.com.au/e/petparents-group-fur-feathers-fins-and-moretickets-423917196747 or www.instagram. com/westsidepetparents Matthew Sims

Westside Pet Parents group co-ordinator Rachel Fung and her feline friend Chizu are excited to meet other pet parents and pets. (Joe Mastroianni) 301230_01

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Egg producers fear shell shocks If there’s ever been a time third generation egg farmer Danyel Cucinotta has been worried for the future of the industry, it’s right now. The Werribee South farmer runs L.T’s Egg Farm with her sister, and the pair are responsible for the care of about 30,000 chickens. “We mostly service our own Wyndham community. We do quite a bit in the western suburbs of Melbourne, cafes, delis, fruiterers [and] butchers,” Ms Cucinota said. It’s estimated by not-for-profit group Australian Eggs that the nation consumes about 18 million eggs a day, and Ms Cucinotta says most of these eggs are domestically produced. “The next time you’re out for brunch at a cafe and you order eggs, you’re supporting local farmers,” she said. But with the ever present risk of Avian Influenza, biosecurity fears, and the reviews of the Animal Welfare Legislation, Ms Cucinotta said there are many factors that threaten to impact the supply of eggs. “Avian Influenza is carried by migratory birds and as you can imagine, because we don’t have border patrol for birds, and as they migrate, they could be carrying disease with them,” she said. “Birds fly over certain farms, they defecate, we might step in poo and then we go into a shed and take Avian Influenza in, and wipe out our whole flock. “In Werribee South because we have such beautiful parkland across from us, as lovely as it is, it creates a huge biosecurity risk for us, we’ve gotta be really careful about the people we let on our farm, the way we let people on our farm and the kinds of biosecurity rules we use.” But right now, Ms Cucinotta said the “big risk” for the industry is the outcome of the review of the Animal Welfare Legislation. “The standards and guidelines for poultry have been released on a national level as a recommendation, and there is concern of a phase out of cages, and that would be extremely problematic,” she said. A Department of Agriculture spokesperson

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said the department would be phasing out conventional ‘battery’ cages, the standards would allow the use of larger, furnished cages that provide welfare improvements, including a nest area, scratch area, perch and foraging material. About 50 per cent of egg production in Australia is in cage systems, Ms Cucinotta said, but they aren’t always the harmful, cramped cages people might envision. “Cage systems are not the cages that existed in the’ 80s that you see on social media, cage

systems have come such a long way,” she said. “It’s really important because it provides better biosecurity, it provides us with consistent sustainable eggs, so when it’s winter and free range birds stop playing we still have the ability to access a steady flow of sustainable eggs because we have cage environmental sheds. “We can provide a safe protein at a lower cost [to the consumer] essentially.” There are some practices the farm enacts to keep their chickens in egg-cellent condition.

“We have foot maps at every entry into our shed, which has certain chemicals on there that ideally kill off any bugs or debris that they’re walking in with,” Ms Cucinotta said. “Our staff have specific uniform that’s only used when they’re on our farm [and] we have washing stations. “We check our birds twice a day, checking their overall health and wellbeing of a chicken daily is important.”

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West artists paint a picture of positive ageing Western artists have put a microscope up to ageism and the impacts it has on the elderly community. As part of a joint event with the Australian Multicultural Community Services [AMCS], Council on the Ageing [COTA] Victoria, the Municipal Association of Victoria [MAV], and the sommissioner for senior Victorians Gerard Mansour, representatives came together at The Studio Footscray on Friday, October 7 (Ageism

Awareness Day) to recognise the works created as part of the AMCS Anti-Ageism Art Challenge. AMCS chief executive Elizabeth Drozd said the challenge aimed to address the negative stereotypes of ageing and highlight the wisdom and skills elderly Australians can still offer. “There is not enough respect towards older people in Australia and numerous research has highlighted this,““ she said.

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Artist Dabgraphixs took out first place in the challenge with his piece ’Forever Caring’, which was inspired by his late grandparents. “As a student social worker, I believe that we should continue to celebrate life,” he said. “Age should not be a barrier to challenging lifelong expectations.” Commissioner for senior Victorians Gerard Mansour said everyone should learn about and challenge ageism.

“Ageist attitudes, behaviours and stereotypes continue to have enormous impacts on older people’s health, wellbeing, independence and confidence in all areas of life,“ he said. “Ageism Awareness Day provides a valuable opportunity to increase awareness and create change.” Matthew Sims

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Celebrating 22 years of friendly community banking By Matthew Sims The Community Bank Altona and Laverton branch teams are giving back to Hobsons Bay and Laverton after 22 years of serving the communities. The branches will host a community fair on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 5pm at Logan Reserve in Altona. Chairperson Henry Da Silva said the Laverton branch opened its doors on July 24 in 2000, with the Altona and Point Cook branches opening soon after. “Twenty-two years ago, we were able to open our branch thanks to the commitment and drive from the Laverton community,” he said. “At a time when others were closing down their banks in our local precincts, we decided we would open and work hard to grow and develop together with our community. “It’s that commitment to the local area that has enabled us to be as successful as we are today.” Mr Da Silva said the Altona, Laverton and Point Cook branches have distributed more than $5.5 million to the local community, with the branches also offering local people award-winning banking services, employment opportunities and a local investment option for shareholders. “As our profitability grows, so too does our ability to provide an important source of sustainable revenue for communities to help fund projects and initiatives that strengthen our local area,” he said. Through the Community Partnership Program, the branches have delivered a number of services, including the distribution of more than 100 defibrillators across the Hobsons Bay and Wyndham communities as part of the Defib Your

Community Bank Altona and Laverton chairperson Henry Da Silva and secretary Michael Pernar are excited to celebrate 22 years since the opening of the Laverton branch. (Damjan Janevski) 301827_01

Club for Life program. Other major projects included the Point Cook Transport Service, the Hobsons Bay and Wyndham L2P driving mentoring program, as well as the annual funding to the Laverton

Youth Foundation in support of a Youth Facilitator. Celebrations will kick off at Logan Reserve at the corner of Pier Street in Altona from noon on Saturday, October 15.

Festivities will include a super-sized sausage sizzle, musical performances from The Voice Generations superstars Tim and Caitlin Rizzoli, face painting, petting zoos, vehicle displays and visits with local sports stars.

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Repurposing for a better world In the heart of Whittlesea garbage is being given a new life and waste destined for landfill has been given a purpose, as Holly McGuinness discovers.

n Epping company is leading the charge on sustainable practices by repurposing typically non-reusable materials in a bid to reduce waste and pollution. RepurposeIT was founded by George Hatzimanolis in 2015, with the aim of finding new uses for used construction and demolition materials. RepurposeIT estimates it recycles more than 500,000 tonnes of waste a year, saving about 84,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company receives non-reusable materials, which are then washed, crushed or cleaned to enable them to be repurposed. Recently, RepurposeIT has been working with Major Roads Projects Victoria on the M80 Ring Road and North-East Link. “We were able to take contaminated soil, repurpose some of that by washing it, then add that sand with cement and supply it back to the project as backfill for some electrical conduits,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “That is a full circular economy-type solution.”

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- George Hatzimanolis The company has also recently partnered with Whittlesea, Hume, Manningham and Moreland councils to accept compostable materials that end up in FOGO bins (Food Organics, Garden Organics). These materials are then converted into compost and landscape materials to be reused, diverting additional waste from landfill. Having previously worked in road construction, Mr Hatzimanolis believes the work being done by RepurposeIT is the future of construction, energy consumption and even landscaping but says Australia needs to catch up with the rest of the world. “There’s a whole world of resources out there that we can repurpose, I think there’s been a lot of interest in this space and demand in local communities that we do more,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “We don’t have the luxury of time, we’ve been stuck in our historical ways for too long and our environment is paying the price. “Now we’re playing catch up, we have to change because the infrastructure that we build in the future is definitely not going to be of the same resources that we’ve been using in the past.” Mr Hatzimanolis believes Australia needs to invest in research and development to build a circular economy. “It’s the only economy that’s sustainable,” he says. Due to Australia’s rich resources, he believes the country has fallen behind in research in this sector, in comparison to Eastern European countries such as the United Kingdom, Denmark or Sweden. He says these countries have been pioneering research as they’ve dealt with the challenges around switching to renewables. “We’ve got an opportunity not just to look to the rest of the world and what they’re doing about this issue, but to start to lead now and to be in a country that’s really investing in new technology and in new startups,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. Swinburne University of Technology professor of geotechnical engineering Rahul Arulrajah has worked alongside RepurposeIT to do just that. Professor Arulrajah has helped the company to identify innovative ways to move away from using virgin materials and resources drawn from quarries. “There’s thousands of quarries in Victoria, the initiative is to reduce the environmental

George Hatzimanolis, owner of RepurposeIT.

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impact of having new quarries,” Professor Arulrajah says. “If you can divert them from landfills and use them for a higher value use, such as roads or footpaths, which the RepurposeIT products are ideal for, then you’re very much finding the hole for these products. “If you reduce the need for quarry materials, you reduce the environmental impact.” Professor Arulrajah has concerns that if mining and quarry practices continue, and renewable practices aren’t seriously invested in, then there’s a risk for significant environmental scarring. “In the end you’d have a scarring of the land and what normally happens is they try to make use of the quarry and potentially have to fill it up, it’s land that cant be used anymore,” he says. “It affects the vegetation, the groundwater seeps in and the water could be contaminated.” He says there is a push to find new ways to use reclaimed products after China placed a complete ban on the importation of Australian solid waste in 2021, following on from tough restrictions introduced in 2017. Mr Hatzimanolis says he hopes to take RepurposeIT’s facility “off the grid” within the next few years. The plan is to use a method called anaerobic digestion to break down biodegradable materials, including food waste, and convert them into fuels that can power the facility. “We’ll use that to digest and capture the gas that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere, we capture that gas and convert it to renewable energy,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “This is an energy source that runs through a converter and produces electricity … That’ll be enough to take us off the grid, which is something that we’re striving towards in the next couple of years.”

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RepurposeIT’s Epping facility (above), and products being repurposed. (Pictures: Supplied)

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MY PLACE Kingsville’s Peter Callea has been a friendly face for those with a hole in their shoe for more than six decades. Migrating from Italy to Melbourne in the 1950s, the 89 year-old cobbler will soon be celebrating 65 years of serving the Kingsville community from his Somerville Road shop. He told Matthew Simsabout what he loves about Kingsville and his undying passion for his work. What is your connection to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay? I have been a resident of the Kingsville area for the past 65 years. I started working as a cobbler in the workshop and built the family home behind the workshop, which gave me the opportunity to work in the shoe repair business while still maintaining a close connection to my family. What do you love about where you live? Kingsville has been a wonderful place to live in terms of my work and raising my family. Many friendships have been formed over the sixty five years and my clients and the residents of Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and beyond have been friendly, trusting and appreciative and I always look forward to interacting with them. I also enjoy the easy access to public transport and a good variation of local shops within walking distance. The post office, major supermarket, milk bar, pharmacy and coffee shops are all within a kilometre of my business. Cruickshank Park is also close by to enjoy the occasional stroll. How has your passion for the west influenced your life and work? When I came to the western suburbs of Melbourne, I was encouraged by my cousins, who also owned businesses in the area, to serve the local community with a business which included shoe repairs, stitching, dry cleaning, the sale of shoe products and many other skills dealing with leather products. I was happy to use the skills that I had mastered over the years to restore shoes, handbags

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and belts to a ‘like new’ condition and see my customers walk out with a smile. Their appreciation and satisfaction with my work has kept me going for these 65 years.

Corpus Christi in Kingsville. This is, by far, my favourite place to spend time to reflect and pray. This is a special place where I feel peaceful and happy.

Where is your favourite local place to spend time? My wife Nerina and I have a strong Catholic faith and feel fortunate to live close to two Catholic churches – St Augustine’s in Yarraville where we were married and

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. When I am not working in the shoe shop, I love to spend time in the garden. I am an avid gardener and enjoy nature, planting seeds, growing a large array of seasonal

vegetables and fruit and tending to my flowerbeds. I usually have an abundance of crops and delight in sharing the fruits of this labour with anyone who drops by. Customers and Kingsville community members are encouraged to come along to a celebration of the 65th anniversary of the shop from 10am to noon at 220 Somerville Road in Kingsville on Saturday, October 29. Details: www.facebook.com/ events/455751909921965

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The Maribyrnong River is to get a new lease of life under a plan released this week by the Board of Works.

Footscray Council has paved the way for demolition of the burnt-out Pioneer Hotel on Ballarat Road, one of the oldest buildings still standing in Footscray.

The Western Bulldogs are bracing themselves for the biggest financial disaster in the club’s 119-year history. In December, the former Footscray Club expects to post a deficit of about $2.8 million for November 1, 2001 to October 31 this year.

Some candidates standing for Hobsons Bay council are understood to be spending well in excess of $20,000 on their campaign.

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

Art therapy Anyone who cares for a family member that may live with a disability, mental illness or is elderly is welcome to come along for a free afternoon of art. The session is run by a trained artist with all art supplies provided. A fun way to bring carers together to chat, share stories and experiences while creating a painting. ■ Lauren McAlpine, 0491 157 483 or lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au

Vintage motoring The Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group next Torque meeting will be held on Sunday, November 6 at the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed at 280 Queen Street in Altona. As well as the usual display of vintage and classic cars, there will hopefully also be a visit from some vintage motorbikes. While checking out these vehicles, you may wish to do so with either a sausage or egg and bacon roll, along with either a cool drink or coffee, all available at a modest price. On Sunday, October 30, the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group is doing a club run to Queenscliff to visit their monthly market and perhaps a train ride on the Bellarine train. If you wish to join the group, you can do so by contacting the secretary. You do not need a classic or vintage Car, modern cars are also welcome, as are non-members. The group’s Annual Classic Car and Motorbike Show will be held on Sunday, November 20 at Apex Park in Queen Street in Altona. All proceeds from this event will go towards a local charity. ■ hbms.motoringevents@gmail.com

Spring plant and garage sale St Stephens UCA Williamstown on Saturday, October 15. 8.30am to noon. A wide array of plants at affordable prices and lots of new stock in the garage at bargain prices, including books, toys, bric-a-brac, games, puzzles, camping gear, homewares and clothes.

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Williamstown residents are encouraged to get ready to lace up and get walking to raise awareness for mental health as part of the Walk a Mile in My Shoes annual event. Starting and finishing at Commonwealth Reserve in Williamstown, the event will run from 9am to noon on Sunday, October 23. Participants are asked to wear something green in honour of those experience mental health related illnesses. Former AFL champions Nathan Brown and Nick Maxwell will also be running a children’s football clinic with the Williamstown Junior Football Club from 9am to noon at Commonwealth Reserve. There will also be mental health clinic information on offer at stalls from TreeHaus Williamstown, the Newport Counselling and Psychology Service and Aspire Health and Psychology. ■ www.facebook.com/ walkamileinmyshoeswilliamstown or gofund. me/fa191080

Fish ‘n’ chip night Friday, October 14, 6pm to 8pm. Pilgrim Uniting Church Hall, Montague Street, Yarraville. Live music and fun activities for young children. BYO fish and chips (or other takeaway). Entry by donation.

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Daisy who is waiting to be adopted at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital. (Damjan Janevski) 301263)

Pet Parents group, which will include a 90-minute session of group discussion and dialogue and a brief talk on a specific topic, as well as meditation to support the bond between you and your companion animal. Saturday, October 15. 2pm to 3.30pm. ■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pet-parentsgroup-fur-feathers-fins-and-moretickets-423917196747

Play along sessions The Newport Folk and Fiddle Group Beginner Play Along group offers a great way for you and your family to connect to music. If you are an absolute beginner or have decided to pick up that dusty or unused instrument or have some experience and want to try a new instrument in a safe, casual and welcoming environment, then the club invites you to come down and have some fun, share a cuppa, bring the kids and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcome. Saturday, October 22, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. At 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

Pool info session New laws are now in place for Victoria to have all pools and spas meet compliance requirements every four years. Willy Pools will host an information morning in conjunction with Hobsons Bay council for people to get more clarity and help about requirements. Free event at Willy Pools on Saturday, October 22 from 9.30am to 11am at 2/5 Southey Street, Williamstown North. Attendees will include Hobsons Bay Council municipal building surveyor Marcus Collard and pool safety inspectors Paul Walker and Paul McNamara. ■ www.poolbarrierinspect.com.au

Bolder exhibition Art workshops The Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents MonArt. Workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville. Mondays 10am to 11.30am. $5 casual fee each week. ■ admin@ljac.com.au or 9398 2511

Westside Pet Parents All lovers of pets are welcome to come along to the first meeting of the Westside

Now open at Footscray Community Arts at 45 Moreland Street in Footscray, Bolder is an inter-dimensional art exhibition exploring Augmented Reality [AR] and expanded sensory experiences from ArtLife artist-in-residence Steven Tran. ArtLife is a program platforming artists with disability through residencies, creative development, presentation and workshops. Using pencil and paint enhanced by AR, each work shares with the viewer a different and more

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intimate part of the artist’s inner world. The exhibition will be open until Sunday, October 30. . ■ footscrayarts.com

Community bank fair The Bendigo Bank Community Bank Altona and Laverton branches are celebrating 22 years of supporting the Hobsons Bay and Wyndham communities with a Community Fair. Altona’s Logan Reserve from noon until 5pm on Saturday, October 15. Activities include a free sausage sizzle, a petting zoo, face painting, stalls and vehicle displays, as well as a performance from The Voice Generations stars Tim and Caitlin Rizzoli.

West Footscray Rotary The Rotary Club of West Footscray meets at the Medway Golf Club in Maidstone for lunch, fellowship and guest speakers each Wednesday from 12.30pm until 2pm. New members and visitors welcome. ■ David, 0416 497 398

Free English conversation Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English language skills? Practice speaking English with friendly volunteer tutors in informal and interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Weekly each Monday during school terms from 1-3 pm at Altona Library. ■ Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com

Making Noise Making Noise will be running a series of live performances and silent auctions to raise funds for Full Stop Australia. The event will involve a range of advocates, artists and speakers, and will be offering discrete opportunities for counselling and further support during the course of the night. Friday, October 21, 7pm. The Line, 2 Yewers St, Footscray. Tickets are $50 per person, with 100 per cent of proceeds from tickets will go to Full Stop Australia and the Centre Against Sexual Assault. ■ makingnoiseau.wixsite.com/my-site-1

Walking group The Altona Meadows & Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local

community of men and women committed to walking and socialising together for about 60 minutes. Wednesdays at 10am at the Jolly Miller Cafe in Altona Meadows or Fridays at 10am at the Newport Lakes Reserve. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation in order to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and -NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

Cherry Lake Market Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market is held on the first Sunday of the month. Set between Millers Road and the stunning Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm. Cherry Lake, Millers Road, Altona. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market, or, cherrylakemarket@gmail.com

Cobber Club Cobber Club provides exercises suitable for seniors, including chair exercises. The club meets on Mondays at 10am at Oz Tenpin at 2 Linmax Court, Point Cook on the first Monday of each month, Altona RSL at 63 Sargood Street, Altona on the second and fourth Mondays and at the Altona Badminton Centre at 271 Mason Street, Altona North on the third Monday of each month. New members welcome. ■ Eveline Bennett, 0400 639 852

Williamstown Book Sale Friends of Williamstown Library holds a book sale every second Saturday of each month, 10am-12.30 pm. The book sale is held at Williamstown library in the Friends room, which can be accessed through the front desk. The event is cash only. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Friendship Group Altona Day VIEW (Voice Interest and Education of Women) Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

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The Kia Sorento Hybrid model can be distinguished with reworked front end and unique designer alloy wheels. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring The Sorento has been a major part of the Kia playbook for two decades, with the fourth generation seeing the light of day in 2020 in petrol and diesel variants. Now the range has been topped up with petrol / electric hybrids. Kia’s only seven-seat sports utility vehicle comes in the top GT-Line specification only, the straight hybrid version in front or all-wheel drive guise, while the hero model is a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle. The common-or-garden hybrid Sorento kicks off the range with the front-wheel-drive variant selling for $66,750 before on-road costs. The all-wheel-drive version carries a $3000 premium, pushing the price up to $69,750. The plug-in hybrid Sorento is on sale from $80,330 before on-roads. More spacious, more versatile with class-leading innovations wrapped in finely tailored style, says the maker, the new Sorento not only is the most high-tech Kia car ever made, but also leads the way in SUV design.

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German joins Spotswood as new senior coach Spotswood spent plenty of time making sure it had its man before appointing Tom German as senior coach for next year. The Western Region Football League division 1 side last week announced that it had appointed German to replace Anthony Eames. Woodsmen president Alan Given said they were thrilled to get German into the club. “It’s pretty exciting stuff,” he said. “Anthony Eames stepped down at the end of the season. It was sad to see him go, but he had been here a few years and was getting a bit tired so he decided he wanted to step down. “We’ve had some really good coaches. Successful football clubs start with good coaches.” Given said it had been a tough coaching market with several clubs looking for coaches. He said they spent plenty of time making sure they had the right person. “We went through the process longer than some AFL club,” he said. “And put more effort in than some. “Tom comes from a really good football

family and lives locally.” German comes to the Woodsmen having coached Bacchus Marsh in the Ballarat Football League most recently. He will be a playing coach, having previously been AFL rookie-listed by Essendon. He had been one of the Cobras best players in his time at the club. Given said German presented as well prepared and was keen to know just as much about the club as the club wanted to know about him. “Everything he said was what we were after,” he said. “His attitude and the way he goes about things. “He really impressed us.” German comes to the Woodsmen after they missed finals for the first time in more than 20 years. The side finished sixth, two games outside the top five. Given said German would continue on the work that Eames had been doing. “Things weren’t where we wanted them to be,” he said. “We were impacted a little bit by COVID-19

and didn’t get the players back. “In terms of reserves we didn’t have the depth there which didn’t help things. We missed finals for the first time in 20 years and we’re not keen on repeating that.” Given said the majority of the playing group had already re-signed before German was appointed. He said the new coach was really keen to be part of the process as they looked to add a few more players. Tara Murray

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Williamstown’s men’s and women’s Victorian Football League squads are starting to take shape. The club announced more signings for both squads last week as they both look to bounce back from tough 2022 seasons which resulted in few wins. Jack Cooley is switching sides of the country to join the men’s side. Cooley joins the Seagulls from East Perth who played in the Western Australian Football League. Cooley averaged nearly 19 possessions and 3.6 marks a game this season. The 21-year-old had previously received an invite to the AFL state combine after a strong finish to his under age career when he was named best on ground in Claremont’s premiership in the WAFL Colts competition in 2019. He made his senior debut last year for East Perth. He is the second new signing announced by the Seagulls with Mathew Walker crossing from North Melbourne to help strength the squad. The re-signing of Jake Greiser was also announced last week. The rebounding backman is closing in on 100 VFL games having made his debut in 2015. Best and fairest winner Tom Downie, skipper Cameron Polson, Finbar O’Dwyer, Jack Toner and James Cousins have already committed for next season. On the women’s side, Sharnie Whiting and Jasmine Kawa are both back for the women’s side Whiting averaged more than 17 possessions a game for the Seagulls last season and was a key to the side. Kawa wasn’t fair behind averaging 15 disposals per game last season. Erin Meade and Ruby Tripodi had already re-signed as the club locked in its leaders for next year. The club is yet to announce their new women’s coach after Penny Cula-Reid stepped down from the role.

By Tara Murray Williamstown is bullish about its chances in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west this season. After a disappointing 2021-22 where the Seagulls missed finals, the team is hoping to bounce back this season. Seagulls secretary Jordan Doyle said the playing group was keen to get out there and play. The first two weekends of action were cancelled due to rain. “It has been a long pre-season and we’re ready to play,” Doyle said. “We think we will be more than competitive and we think this group [east-west] will suit us. “Last time we played in this group we won the flag. We want to get back to playing finals.” Doyle said they had looked to add a couple of players to fill some needs they had. Jack Craig joins the club after two seasons with Melbourne in Victorian Premier Cricket. He’s a top order bat who also bowls off spinner and is an excellent fielder. Doyle said Craig would fill the spot left void by Brent McMinn, which they didn’t replace last season. Fraser Hay returns to the Seagulls having spent the last couple of seasons with Footscray in premier cricket. Doyle said it was a welcome return for Hay to the club. “He’s a bit older and stronger and he will be an opening bowler for us,” he said. “It’s been a tough few years for him. He travels from Ballarat and we’re rapt to have him back and he’s a great club man. “He’s been here since he was 15 and it’s not just him, but his whole family.” Bowler Jackson Sleep has made the move down from Wendouree and is pushing for a spot in the first XI, as will Krish Kumar who played in the Seagulls second XI last season. On the other side, Matt Twentyman will miss at least the first half of the season, while Pat O’Malley has moved to England for work. Doyle said it would open up more opportunities for others to step up. “The second side has been competitive for a long time and looks pretty strong again,” he said. “We have a lot of young players in the thirds and fourths. “Our junior numbers continue to be really strong and we’ll have more juniors pushing into the senior sides as we look to play finals in all four grades.” Doyle said the return to two-day cricket would suit the side as well. He said last season they weren’t that far off, with a lot of close losses.

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The Seagulls will be hoping to get underway this Saturday after the two first weekends were cancelled due to wet weather. The association has changed the fixture to ensure no matches are lost due to the delayed start to the season. The round two two-dayer will become

a one-dayer starting on October 22, while round one will be played as a one-dayer this Saturday. The Seagulls will face Donvale this Saturday. In other matches, Altona will play Croydon, Spotswood will host Werribee and Hoppers Crossing will play Yarraville.

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Bulls continue to build in bid to go one better Newport-Digman is hoping to use the lessons it learned last season to go one step further in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2. The Bulls made the grand final for a third straight season, but were no match for Sydenham-Hillside in the grand final series, losing 2-0. Bulls president John McCarthy said early signs were that they would again be in the mix. “We’ve got Jimmy Muirhead taking over as coach,” he said. “Adam Vincent who coached our under-17s last season will captain our twos this season. “We have a lot of young kids coming through the club and we want to give the younger players the best opportunity. “We’ve got five or six under-19s who are in the running for senior roles. We blooded a few last season who we’re expecting to play a role.” Muirhead takes over as coach from Matthew Shiell who has coached the side the last nine seasons. Sheill remains captain of the first XI. Muirhead, who represented Australia,

joined the Bulls part way through last season and played a big role in the side making the grand final series. It also helped him re-find his love of the game. McCarthy said the return of two-day cricket would suit Murihead’s bowling, making him a more dangerous option with the opportunity to bowl more overs. Having made the final game of the season the last three seasons, McCarthy knows they aren’t far off. He said they were hoping this season is when they would breakthrough. He said there’s one area they would look to focus on this season to try and go that one step further. “Last year we were beaten by a really good side,” he said. “It’ll be interesting to see how they go in the higher grade this season. “They played the game style as it was needed. They were able to change when needed. “They were able to build innings and partnerships. “Our guys tried to chase runs that were not there. That is something Jimmy is big on,

partnerships win games.” McCarthy said the return to two-day cricket would be something different for many of their cricketers, with some not playing much two-day cricket at all. He said it would benefit some players who struggled a little bit with only having one-dayers the last two seasons. Off field, the club is set to get access to updated facilities in the coming days which is a big boost. The Bulls like all other clubs will be hoping to finally start their season this Saturday. After round one was postponed, round two was then cancelled as more rain made many grounds unplayable. The Bulls are set to face Kingsville in a two-dayer starting on Saturday. In other matches, St Andrews Pascoe Vale is scheduled to play West Newport, Greenvale Kangaroos are set to host Keilor Park and Footscray United is set to play the Altona Roosters. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts Football Williamstown junior Kobe Williams was among the under-16 players named in the Flying Boomerangs squad. More than 50 of the most talented 16-and-under boys footballers with Indigenous or multicultural backgrounds from across the country were in Melbourne last week as part of the Flying Boomerangs and World Team programs. The programs finished with a match between sides from each program on Sunday. Williams is the son of former Hawthorn and Essendon forward Mark Williams.

Premier Cricket The start of the men’s Victorian Premier Cricket season was again delayed due to heavy rain last week. With several grounds already struggling to be ready in time, more rain last week didn’t help curators and play was cancelled on Saturday. It means the round two match will now be one-dayer starting on Saturday. Footscray is set to face Melbourne at Merv Hughes Oval.

M-League

Nicolas Milanovic scored for United on Friday night.

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First up loss for United Western United’s A-League Men’s title defence got off to a less than ideal start on Friday night against Melbourne City. In a rematch of last season’s grand final, City was able to get some revenge against United coming away with a 2-1 win. United took to the field with 10 of the 11 players who started in the grand final, with James Troisi completing the line up in his United debut. Aleksandar Prijovic missed the game after an interrupted pre-season. United dominated the contest for the first 10 minutes, before City started to get into the game. They would open the scoring just before half time through an own goal. Star striker Jamie Maclaren doubled the lead in the 59th minute. United got one back in injury time through Nicholas Milanovic but it was too little, too late. United coach John Aloisi admitted post game that it wasn’t their best performance.

“We were second best overall,” he said. “We started the game really well… the first 10 minutes I thought we were good and we created a clear chance, weren’t able to put away and they got a lift when Leo [Larcoix] caught dribbling the ball in an area he normally wouldn’t. “After that they got on top of us.” Aloisi said they were better in the second half and started to win a bit more of the ball. But it didn’t result in converting on the scoreboard. “We came out and started to do a little bit more control with the ball and then we give away another goal, which was really unlike us, after that we were chasing a little bit,” he said. “There was some good signs in the second half, even though not at our best we were still able to come back into the game. “It’s a pity we gave away that second goal, if we didn’t we thought we would still get chances which we did.

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“Overall the performance wasn’t our best.” Aloisi said Milanovic, who has been strong during the pre-season, showed plenty in his short period on the ground including scoring. The loss was marred by an injury to Tomaki Imai. Speaking straight after the game, Aloisi said Imai’s AC joint was out of place and they would wait until scans to know the severity of it, but said it looked bad. Aloisi was quick to point out that they lost their opening game last season on the way to a championship, so there were no early panic stations. “We know every game is tough, not our best performance,” he said. “The opposition were better than us tonight. “We again showed good signs and we’re a team that won’t stop even if not playing at our best.” United’s next match is on Sunday against Sydney FC.

The Altona Falcons made their debut in the top men’s and mixed competition in the state, the M-League competition on Wednesday night. The Falcons, who are affiliated with the City West Falcons, have sides in the premier men’s competition and the premier mixed competition. Several of the City West Falcons’ Victorian Netball League players are part of the mixed team. The men’s side lost 47-44, while the mixed side won 56-55.

WRFL West Footscray’s squad is starting to come together with more signings for the Western Region Football League division 2 club. The club announced that Brayden Mitchell, Hunter McDonald and Dylan Toulmin had signed with the club. Mitchell, whose father played at the club joins from Kangaroo Flat, McDonald is joining from Maiden Gully along with Toulmin. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

New challenge for Altona Sports It’s a new challenge for Altona Sports this season on the cricket field. Having made four grand finals and winning three in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association last season, the club’s top sides have changed competitions. While they still have three sides in the Churches competition, their top two sides are playing in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association. captain-coach Liam Brennan said they wanted to branch out and play some two-day cricket which they couldn’t in the Churches competition. “We decided to put across two sides and hopefully it will help with our development,” he said. “It’s a better standard of cricket and you’re playing proper cricket. “We have two teams in that association and three in the Churches. We’ve gone from four teams last season which was the most teams

we’ve had in 20 years. “I don’t know the last time we had five teams, maybe in the 1990s.” Brennan said the work the committee had done the last few years had been behind the growth at the club. He said friends of players were keen to come down and play, while they’ve done a lot of work on making the club really multicultural. The top side is playing in the Graham Muir Shield in the NWMCA, the top 70 over grade. They started the season with a big win against Balmoral. Brennan said despite the success of last season they hadn’t set any expectations for this season. “It’s a big unknown,” he said. “We don’t know much about the competition and they put us in whatever grade they thought suited us. “Our first side played in division 4 last

season and made the grand final. They put us in the highest grade.” The club’s two top sides didn’t play on Saturday with heavy rain last week resulting in the round being called off competition wide. The Churches sides though were among the rare side’s in Melbourne’s north-west that got the opportunity to play. The division 7 side beat Westgate easily. West Gate was bowled out for 90, with Altona Sports finishing 4-91 in reply. The division 8 side had a tough day out. The side were bowled out for 84 in reply to Royal Bengal’s 5-244. Their division 12 side snuck home with a thrilling win against AA Tarneit. After bowling AA Tarneit out for 87, Altona Sports reached the runs with two wickets in hand. They finished 8-90. Tara Murray

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Big AFLW loss for Bulldogs

Williamstown Wolves women’s side in round one.

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Strong start for Wolves By Tara Murray Williamstown Wolves have started the season strongly on and off the field in the Baseball Victoria Summer League. The Wolves men’s side has won its opening two matches in the division 2 competition, while the club again has four senior men’s sides and a masters side. They also have four junior sides and a tee-ball program. Most excitingly, the club has a women’s side for the first time in a number of years. Wolves president Michelle Sadler said things were looking good at the club. “We’re looking strong with our senior teams,” she said. “We’ve got a women’s side for the first time in decades, which we are excited about. “We’ve got two under-12s teams and two under-16s teams and a rookie ball tee-ball squad which is really good. “[Off field] we have our annual life members and sponsors day on November 6 which we

are excited about.” Sadler said the formation of the women’s side was about ensuring they had a pathway for their junior girls. “We have a couple of junior girls and we want to provide a pathway for them,” she said. “They are both playing juniors and seniors like the boys. For the girls to be able to do this, we don’t lose them to the sport. “We have quite a few new players that had never played baseball before. We have players from 14 to 45 and they’re having a lot of fun.” One of the juniors Athena Koulis has taken on the starting pitcher role. The Wolves lost their opening match in division 3, before Saturday’s match against Essendon was called off due to the ground being unplayable. Senior men’s player Daniel Chircop is coaching the side. This week they face the Mitchell Majors. Another exciting moment in the opening round was four members from the DiBlasi family all playing together in the fourths.

Sadler said the men’s squad was similar to last season. She said getting promotion into division 1 was always the aim. Japanese player Yo Takehara has joined the side as an import. Six juniors have already made their debuts across the senior sides on the men’s side which is a positive going forward. On Sunday, the Wolves beat Doncaster, 12-2 to be one of four undefeated teams after two rounds. The Wolves face St Kilda this Sunday. Newport Rams also remain undefeated after beating the North Western Titans 7-0 on Sunday. In the men’s division 3 competition, Footscray beat Port Melbourne, 12-10. It was Footscray’s first win of the season. In women’s division 1, Springvale beat Footscray 14-2. In the women’s division 2, Newport had a bye and Footscray beat Springvale Lions, 14-12. In division 3, Newport lost to Alfredton 12-8.

The Western Bulldogs were kept to their lowest ever AFLW score as they were smashed by Melbourne on Sunday. Playing for the Hampson-Hardeman Cup, the AFLW’s two oldest rivals were both hoping to shore up spots in the top eight. The Demons got on the front foot early on and were able to take control of the game. They put the foot on the pedal in the middle two quarters to have the game over by the final break. The Bulldogs threw things around in the final quarter, but in the end suffered their biggest ever loss, losing 10.13 (73)-1.3 (9). The loss was the Bulldogs third in row, with finals now looking less likely. Coach Nathan Burke was pretty disappointed post game. “We didn’t play the way we wanted to play footy,” he said. “We wanted to come out and be fierce and the first quarter wasn’t too bad, second and third made some really dumb decisions played some dumb football. “That’s what happens against good teams, play really dumb football get beaten heavily.” Burke said while they had some really poor decisions with the ball in hand, it was without the ball where they were really beaten. He said they gave the Demons too much room and allowed them to use the corridor, which is exactly what they wanted. Burke said with the game over they decided to try some different things, but admitted nothing worked in the end. The loss was compounded by a hamstring injury to Elisabeth Georgostathis who didn’t play out game. The loss leaves the Bulldogs in ninth spot, percentage behind seventh placed North Melbourne. With three winnable games in the run home, the Bulldogs are still within a shot of playing finals. Burke said they need to use the lessons from the weekend if they are to get their season back on track.

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