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Maribyrnong inundated By Matthew Sims Melbourne Water has launched a review of the decision to erect a flood wall around Flemington Racecourse following last Friday’s flooding event along the Maribyrnong River The State Emergency Service (SES) issued a major flood warning about 2.30am on Friday as a result of significant rain in the upper ends of the Maribyrnong River catchment coinciding with high tide. About 60 properties in Maribyrnong were impacted. A Melbourne Water spokesperson said the review would examine possible impacts of constructed assets in the flood plain, including the Flemington flood wall. “The construction of the flood wall was subject to a range of additional flood mitigation measures as well as the Victoria Racing Club’s ongoing maintenance and management of these assets,” the spokesperson said. The Victoria Racing Club [VRC] built the flood wall around Flemington Racecourse in 2007, after receiving approval from the state government to undertake upgrade and flood protection in 2004. Maribyrnong council has welcomed the review of the flood wall. Speaking on Channel 9’s Today program, Racing Victoria chief executive Andrew Jones said the VRC was entitled to protect itself by building the wall. “That’s obviously had unintended consequences to neighbouring residents,” he said. “Obviously there’s no intention of the VRC to cause harm. “They (were) trying to protect the Spring Carnival and the Melbourne Cup Carnival which is a massively important part of Victorian life and the Victorian economy.” Former Maribyrnong councillor and Western Metropolitan MP Colleen Hartland said there had been strong community advocacy opposing the construction of the flood wall around the Flemington racecourse. “It was pretty clear the wall would have a profound effect,” she said. “All the fears that residents had … have unfortunately come true. “I think it needs to be an independent inquiry.” Melbourne Greens MP Ellen Sandell said the racecourse was on a floodplain and should hold floodwater when needed.

Local residents help Hoang Nguyen clean up his house which was affected by the flood near the Maribyrnong River.

“Instead, it’s the only dry land for miles around, while people have lost their cars, some in nearby Maribyrnong have flooded homes and businesses and people were yesterday evacuating in rubber dinghies,” she said in a post to Facebook.

On Saturday, Victoria SES operations chief officer Tim Wiebusch could not say whether the floodwall exacerbated flooding in residential areas. “Whether that has contributed to some of the flooding is something probably that we

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Council begins cleaning up after historic flood Maribyrnong council has paid tribute to the residents, businesses and organisations across the municipality who have rallied to help those affected by “one of the worst flood events in the city’s history”. The Maribyrnong River burst its banks in the early hours of Friday, October 14, forcing residents to flee their homes. The river peaked at 4.18 metres. Council said the worst flood on record was in 1906 when the river peaked at 4.5 metres. In the aftermath, council clean-up crews have hit the streets with sweepers, bobcats and

back hoes and and have been working their way through flood impacted streets to clear debris, sweep roads and pressure wash footpaths. Mayor Anthony Tran said while this is clearly a testing time for many, one of the positives to come from this event is the way we are seeing our community coming together. “It is at times like this,” he said. “When we see the best of people – and we’re seeing that demonstrated now in our city with many businesses, organisations and individuals putting their hands up to help.” Cr Tran said council has been grateful also

for the support from other councils and the state government. “Moonee Valley helped with accommodation, and Port Philip, Brimbank and Wyndham councils have sent their street sweepers to help with the clean-up,” Cr Tran said. “We also welcome the half a million dollars in funding from government’s Council Flood Support Fund announced yesterday to help cover the cost of clean-up efforts, including the collection and removal of debris on our parks, reserves and community assets, and help restore local facilities and services.

The big clean-up begins By Matthew Sims A number of hard rubbish piles and large swathes of silt and debris has been strewn across Maribyrnong’s streets, as clean-up continues across properties following the flooding of the Maribyrnong River. Resident Teresa Maisano has said the most significant loss for her was her vegetable garden, which will have to be fully excavated. She has lived at the property since 1987, but said she has never seen flooding damage to this extent. Mrs Maisano said she had been informed she may not be able to replant her garden for two years due to potential contaminants in the soil from the flooding. “It’s like a glue,” she said. “I have to throw everything out. “You can never buy fresh veggies like this.” Mrs Maisano said the support from the community has been “wonderful”.

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Facebook group Flood Warriors has attracted more than 2000 members to co-ordinate help needed and support available in the days following. Resident Rabia Menekse said she was “devastated” by the extent of the damage. “We’re mentally not in a good state,” she said. Fellow resident Kristen Roberts said she was “angry” about a number of things, including Victoria Racing Club’s decision to construct a flood wall at the Flemington Racecourse, as well as getting a 5.50am wake-up call, when they should have been evacuating by 3am. “That’s frustrating, get on a megaphone,” she said. However, Mrs Roberts said they had received a wealth of support from far and wide. “We’ve seen the best of the best,” she said. “We’ve got a good community.” Mrs Roberts said they had a long road ahead of them in terms of recovery. “We are going to rebuild and we’re going to stay,” she said. “I want to live here forever.

Main: Maribyrnong residents Rabia Menekse and Kristen Roberts consoled each other looking at the damage the flooding caused. Left: Rabia Menekse and Lisa Quinsee have had a tough few days of recovery after Friday’s floods. Right: Maribyrnong’s Teresa Maisano lost her vegetable garden to the floods. (Pictures: Joe Mastroianni) 303824

“I think we need to do it better next time.” Resident Lisa Quinsee said she wanted an immediate testing of the soil to determine what was in it, with residents deciding that the majority of their property will have to be thrown away. “My concern is we are flanked by three petrol stations,” she said.

“We just want to know if it’s safe.” Resident Nikita Boyd said he learnt about the rising flood waters at Maribyrnong River at about 7am on Friday, October 14. “I woke up and checked my phone,” he said. “I was definitely a little late on it. “If I left it 15 minutes later, my car would have been flooded.”

Council will continue hard waste collections until October 21 to help flood-affected residents to clear debris from their homes. Council-owned buildings, parks and sports fields, and associated infrastructure, will also be assessed and cleaned where necessary to return them to the community for their use as soon as possible. A relief centre at the Maribyrnong Community Centre remains open from 9am to 5pm to provide support to impacted residents. This includes helping complete applications to access government payments.

Government help on offer The state government has announced a disaster relief payment to assist individuals and communities that are experiencing, or are likely to experience, hardship in meeting their relief needs as a result of flooding events across the state, including Maribyrnong residents. One-off flood relief payments of $560 per adult and $280 per child are available for those who had been forced out of their homes to help individuals and families meet immediate and essential needs, like emergency shelter, food, clothing and personal items. The state government has also planned to establish a Council Flood Support Fund as an initial measure to provide immediate payments of $500,000 to the 24 local government areas which have experienced the most profound flood damage, including Maribyrnong council. Premier Dan Andrews said local councils have been on the frontline of recovery efforts. “We’re giving them extra support so they can help their communities when they need it most,” he said. “We’re at our best when we work together, every level of government is ready to stand with local communities as we repair the damage that’s been done.” The Personal Hardship Assistance Program’s Emergency Re-establishment Assistance fund would also support Victorian families whose properties were hit the hardest beyond the initial payments for food and shelter – providing up to $42,250 for uninsured properties, helping to pay for clean-up, repairs, rebuilding and replacing household contents. Details: emergencypayments.dffh. vic.gov.au

Rivervue residents look on as water engulfs their village As overflowing flood water spilled from the Maribyrnong River into neighbouring properties, residents at Rivervue Retirement Village could only watch as the murky water immersed their homes. Village manager Kelvin Lloyd said the residents had experienced a “a week of extremes”. “They’ve … endured the shock of seeing 46 villas damaged by rising flood waters, along with some community facilities, grounds and gardens,” he said. “[They’ve also] seen the best of what our community has to offer, as the village banded together during by the worst flooding in

decades to the Maribyrnong River.” Mr Lloyd said the retirement village’s emergency response procedures were put in place immediately and contributed to keeping everyone safe. “Our community worked as one, as neighbours worked tirelessly to support those affected,” he said. “Staff, community organisations and kind-hearted local residents all worked to ensure the wellbeing of residents with food and water, and accommodation and support. Clean up crews worked through the weekend and remain on site. We are grateful to everyone for this huge effort.

“While these are challenging times, we’re heartened by the shared sense of community. Together, we are committed to the remediation and repair process, making Rivervue better and stronger for the future.” Mr Lloyd said the rectification work at the village will take some time but has already commenced. “We are working closely with our insurance provider to offer accommodation to anyone who needs it, and we are approaching contractors and tradespeople about the work to come,” he said. Fatima Halloum

Residents watched on as the flood water began to decline. (Supplied)

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Briefs Pedestrian struck and killed Victoria Police are calling for any information from witnesses after a 61-year-old Park Orchards man was struck and killed by a truck in Footscray on Wednesday, October 12. Leading Senior Constable Kendra Jackson said police is preparing a report for the Coroner. “Emergency services were called to the intersection of Moreland Street and Parker Street following reports of a deceased male about 10.15am,“ she said. “Anyone who witnessed the crash, or with dashcam is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.” Police released the truck driver, a 58-year-old Bacchus Marsh man, pending further inquiries.

By Cr Anthony Tran I am saddened to see our community suffer after the Maribyrnong River burst its banks early Friday morning causing a significant flood event. At this stage, more than 200 homes are known to been impacted by water damage. Hard waste collection is under way, but the clean-up will take time. Given the volume of hard waste, we’ll be using larger trucks and equipment to effectively scoop up the discarded items, which will also need to be sorted off site to be disposed of appropriately. I understand how much our community is relying on us, and we will continue to pour every available resource into getting this done as quickly and efficiently as possible. Residents can be assured, we will not stop until it is done. It requires not just manpower but also machinery and equipment beyond our normal resourcing, and we are very grateful to our neighbouring councils who have so generously provided support with this. Street cleaning continues and I urge you all to stay safe around flood waters and during the clean-up. Always wash your hands after handling debris and be sure to wear sturdy boots and rubber or leather gloves. Please find more information on our website and via the SES. The relief centre at the Maribyrnong Community Centre remains open between 9am and 5pm to provide ongoing assistance to

Halloween fun Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran.

Seaworks is hosting its Halloween Bizarre Bazaar Twilight Market on Friday, October 21 between 5pm and 9pm. Spooky activities and delicious treats will be available for visitors of all ages, as well as ghost stories inside the historical morgue and a range of food stalls. Visitors are able to dress up as their favourite horror character and say ‘Trick or Treat’ upon entry to receive a surprise.

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residents and provide information on supports available. Flood impacted residents can also email floodrecovery@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au with specific requests or concerns. This inbox is monitored weekdays 9am to 5pm. We are also delivering a community newsletter with flood information to residents. This has been a devastating event to occur, but to see the community come together to support each other proves the strength of our municipality. I want to thank all the volunteers, residents and neighbouring councils for their ongoing support. More rain is predicted later this week, so please stay vigilant and follow the SES advice.

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Club shattered by flood By Tara Murray The Footscray Rugby Union Club community has been left shattered after flooding caused by the Maribyrnong River destroyed their home away from home. The club rooms, which the club has been in since the 1980s, were inundated by flood waters last Friday after the banks of the river burst. Some clubs in the Footscray Park sports area, like the Footscray Cricket Club, were lucky and avoided the flood waters, others like the rugby union club and the Western Crusaders Gridiron Club weren’t as fortunate. Footscray Rugby Union Club president Charlie Sale said they were shattered. “We got hit pretty hard,” he said. “We were up there Saturday and Sunday and are still cleaning it out. “It’s pretty sad as a lot of hard work, sweat and tears went into supporting the club and the rooms.” Mr Sale said some memorabilia from the club had been destroyed in the floods, along with the club’s kitchen, and playing equipment and uniforms for their junior and senior sides. The rooms being destroyed is likely the end of an era, with new rooms being built which are set to open in February. Mr Sale said on Monday they were yet to check whether any damage had been done to those rooms. He said any support from the community or possible sponsors would be appreciated as they tried to get back on their feet. “We are Footscray and we’ve been underdogs for a long time,” he said. “We’ve always managed to bite back and we will again this time.” The Western Crusaders ground and facilities at Henry Turner Reserve were also impacted. Committee member Tyson Garnham said on

The impact of flooding at the Footscray Rugby Union Club.

Sunday they were unsure how bad the damage was as they hadn’t been able to get into the rooms. Footscray Cricket Club which is also located in the sports precinct was luckier. President Geoff Collinson said it had missed their main facilities by a matter of metres.

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“We are OK,” he said. “It missed us by about five metres. “Our club rooms are up on the high side.” Footscray Rowing Club, Footscray Boat Club and the Footscray Canoe Club were also affected by the floods.

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Flood victims fear looters Victoria Police is investigating a burglary at a Maribyrnong property on a Monday morning. A man entered a flood-hit home and stole items worth $15,000 before fleeing the scene with another two men. Speaking at the State Control Centre on Monday, Emergency Management commissioner Andrew Crisp confirmed police were investigating the burglary. He said he has seen this absolute worst behavior in a number of emergencies over many years. “The situation is someone left, acting on advice to leave during the flood event and their home has been subsequently burgled.” Maribyrnong council has expressed disappointment at reports of suspected looters in the area. Mayor Anthony Tran said flooding disasters have brought the worst in people and it’s more distressing for victims. “We have a community who are going through the heartache of clearing flood contaminated materials from their properties. The last thing they need is people coming into the area trying to take what’s left,” he said. “Let’s focus on the ways we are seeing our community come together – residents whose homes are safe who are turning up to help strangers with the clean-up, providing not just their time but their good will. This is what Maribyrnong is about.” Afraa Kori

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Trans health study wins award By Matthew Sims Yarraville author and Australian Catholic University history professor Noah Riseman has received recognition for his ‘A History of Trans Health Care in Australia’ report as part of this year’s Victorian Community History Awards. The publication was one of 21 publications and eight projects shortlisted for 10 prizes ranging from $500 to $2000 as part of the awards, which are set to be announced at the Melbourne Arts Centre on Friday, October

21, with all publications and projects in the running for the $5000 Victorian Premier’s History Award. Professor Riseman said the report dervied from a larger project funded by an Australian Research Council Discovery grant on the history of trans people in Australia. “The bigger project is looking at the changing social, legal, medical and living experiences of trans people since the early twentieth century,” he said. “The report, which was prepared for and published by the Australian Professional

Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) looks at the evolution of how health care professionals and trans people have related since the early twentieth century. “It explores both the positives and negatives, including the power imbalances that health care professionals wielded for most of the century as well as how trans people were savvy at navigating the system.” Professor Riseman said the report focused on the history of trans health care in Melbourne. “While it is a national history, Melbourne

has been central as the site of much of trans health care since the 1950s,” he said. “The report is designed to inform the trans community, health care providers and other allies about the history because it is a fraught history which has resonance in the present. “It is hoped that understanding the past can inform how health care professionals and trans community members can forge partnerships going forward to deliver affirming care.” Details: auspath.org.au/2022/05/26/ australian-trans-health-history-report

Skate vet keen for air After 23 years of skateboarding, Trigger Brothers team rider Nicholas Buchanan feels as good as ever on the board and competes every chance he gets. He will be one of many local hopefuls competing in upcoming Skate Park League [SPL] competitions in the western suburbs, one on Sunday, November 6 at Newport Skate Park and one on Sunday, December 4 at Yarraville Skatepark. Mr Buchanan, 41, said he is “all set” for the competition. “I don’t feel any inhibitions skating at this age in competitions whatsoever,” he said. “I feel as good skating as when I was 25.” In his years on the board, he said his biggest achievements are winning the City Skatepark Competition back to back in 2002 and 2003, and holding what he believes is the world record for the furthest distance skated in a day, 70 kilometres from Port Melbourne to Mornington down the Beach Esplanade.

The upcoming competitions are a part of 66 SPL events across Australia. Competitors accumulate points through participating in multiple competitions, with the top three competitors from each state then invited to compete in the Australian Skateboarding League final. The top three ASL winners will be awarded prize money, but the exact amount is yet to be confirmed. Mr Buchanan said it was punk culture which attracted him to skateboarding when he was 17, and these roots are why he feels like competition skating is not just about the money. He said his biggest motivators are personal achievement and the incentive to travel. However, the main thing Mr Buchanan said he would recommend about skateboarding is simply going quick. “Speed, man – it’s good going fast,” he said. Liam McNally

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Footscray Road closed in both directions In October and November 2022

Footscray Road will be closed in one or both directions at various times in October and November 2022 so we can continue building the elevated road between Maribyrnong River and the CBD. Detours via Dynon Road will be in place. Drivers should plan ahead and allow for extra travel time.

Thanks for your patience We understand that these closures may be disruptive to you. Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work as quickly and safely as possible to get the job done. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more information, including detour routes and closure times.

Keep in mind there are other disruptions during this time. Find a detailed list at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Rain unleashes river mayhem Usually a small river, Maribyrnong River became a torrent sweeping up green waste, large amounts of soil and even an industrial bin in its wake. A major flood warning was issued at about 2.30am on Friday, October 14 as a result of significant rain in the upper ends of the catchment coinciding with high tide. Up to 224 millimetres fell across Victoria with an average of 45 millimetres in the Maribyrnong River catchment since 9am on Thursday, October 13. About 60 properties in Maribyrnong were impacted along Burton Crescent, Clyde Street, Duffy Street, Ensign Street, Leopold Street, Navigation Street, Oakland Street, Raleigh Road, The Esplanade and Van Ness Avenue, with residents urged to evacuate on Friday morning. Authorities also closed off the Raleigh Road Bridge and the Raleigh Road Activity Centre, a Maribyrnong council building, was also inundated. Authorities also closed Smithfield Road and the approaches to the Ballarat Road Bridge near Flemington Racecourse. The low-lying area of tidal flats adjacent to the Maribyrnong River has previously flooded, with the earliest event on record in 1906, with flooding also in 1916, 1974 and in 1993. The 1974 flood caused the most damage to homes, industries and public utilities.

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Local residents help Hoang Nguyen clean up his house which was affected by the flood near the Maribyrnong River. (AAP Image/Diego Fedele)

Left to right: Maribyrnong under water; An onlooker watches the journey of an industrial bin down the flooded waters; The fast-moving river was awash with debris. Far right: People are seen canoeing along flood waters in Maribyrnong. (AAP Image/James Ross)

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By Liam McNally A Kingsville cyclist is travelling 1000 kilometres in October to raise money for a cause close to his heart. Greig Kearney is participating in The Champions Ride, a Barnardos campaign which gets people on their bikes to raise money for children suffering abuse and neglect. An abuse survivor himself, Ms Kearney said his earliest memories were of violence in the home. “Dad was an aggressive and violent drunk,” Mr Kearney said “He was what is now known as a binge drinker.

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“Friday night was often the time that he came home and would be angry.” He said his father was verbally, physically and financially abusive. Mr Kearney said he wished there were services like Barnardos available to him. “As a child I wish I had some stability and believed that I was loved,” he said. “This is going to sound terrible, but I used to wish that my own father would be killed in an industrial accident at work and that we would get some money and could ‘live happily ever after’. “Early intervention would have helped.” Mr Kearney said he wants his children to feel safe. “I want to give them an arena to thrive in, to

After an uncertain childhood, Yarraville’s Greig Kearney is married with two young boys of his own. (Supplied)

allow them to be kids and explore who they are, so they can reach their potential,” he said. “All children should be given this opportunity.” Last year, The Champions Ride raised close to $195,000 and participants rode more than 80,000 kilometres. The goal for this year’s challenge is $350,000. Mr Kearney has already ridden almost 350 kilometres and raised more than $800 of his

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$1500 goal. There is still time to sign up for your own Champions Ride or to donate to campaigns like Mr Kearney’s. Barnados advocates for the safety of children at risk of abuse and neglect, providing family support programs and services which empower children to reach their full potential. Details: www.championsride.org.au/ fundraisers/greigkearney

Footscray Primary School grade one and two year level leader Emily Roberts has received recognition for her work, receiving a nomination for the Outstanding Early Career Primary Teacher award at the 2022 Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Launching her teaching career at Footscray Primary School as a first-year graduate teacher in 2020, she quickly demonstrated skills in educational leadership and was appointed as a year level leader in her second year of teaching. Footscray Primary School principal Jen Briggs said Ms Roberts had proved herself to be a “dedicated” addition to their staff. “She has just been outstanding,“ she said. Ms Briggs said Ms Roberts was especially helpful in co-ordinating the school’s Italian bilingual program and co-ordinating classes during COVID-19 lockdowns. Ms Roberts said she was “beyond excited“ to receive the nomination. “There is something very special about Footscray Primary School and the surrounding community, and I am very lucky to have spent my first three years as an educator in such a progressive and supportive environment,” she said. “I grew up with two principals for parents, so it feels like teaching is in my blood. “I have never felt more fulfilled as a person than when I am in a classroom full of little learners, and I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside the students I share my days with.”

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Sometimes a change in circumstances is the nudge we need to revaluate living arrangements in pursuit of a more fulfilling retirement. When David Dippie was left on his own in a four-bedroom, double-storey home after his wife Judith moved into aged care, it didn’t make sense not to downsize. “I looked at the options – I could get a single storey three-bedroom place, which would still give me maintenance issues, or I could come into a lifestyle village,” said David. Previously living in Essendon for over 40 years, downsizing to Rivervue retirement village on the Maribyrnong River was a smart and practical choice for David. Rivervue is a premium retirement village, with lifestyle-enhancing amenities, offering a wide range of options for independent senior living. “Coming here took pressure off the kids because I’m not on my own in a double storey house. I’m happy here and self-sufficient, and they don’t worry,” said David. While David gave up the big home and high-maintenance yard, he still enjoys his three-bedroom abode proudly overlooking the Maribyrnong River and Medway Golf Course – the perfect floorplan to have enough space for his daughter to stay when she’s down from Queensland, as well as a home office. An active volunteer and member of the Keilor East Rotary Club, David recently came back from a trip to Tonga where they helped set up three dental clinics in the three main schools. The ability to lock-up and leave gave him peace-of-mind while he was away. “I could just walk out the door knowing everything was safe and my plants would be watered,” said David about living in his gated community. While David doesn’t use the resort-style facilities at Rivervue on a regular basis, he

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Get enough sleep Sleep is vital for good physical and mental health. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, it can lead to burnout. To improve your sleep you could try cutting down on caffeine before bed, listening to calming sounds or a visit to your GP may help.

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Taking time to look after your health will help you to care for others and do the things you care about

Practice mindfulness Mindfulness is about paying attention to how you’re feeling in the moment. It is especially effective when we are gentle and nurturing with ourselves. Saying how you’re feeling to yourself out loud can help, such as “this is stress”. There are many free mindfulness apps available.

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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

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite you to join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to help you to develop your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at Laverton Hub at the Railway Avenue Laverton Community Hub at 95-105 Railway Avenue in Laverton from 6.45pm to 9.15pm. ■ Helen Fairlie, 0474 498 052

Vintage motoring The Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group’s next Club Run is to Queenscliff on Sunday, October 30. Everything is in full swing for the club’s Annual Classic Car and Motorbike Show on Sunday, November 20 at Apex Park in Altona. Anyone wishing to come down to the shed and watch or help the members working on the Mini Restoration or join one of the runs to see if it’s for them are more than welcome. ■ HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670

Walk the walk 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

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

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. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

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building surveyor Marcus Collard and pool safety inspectors Paul Walker and Paul McNamara. ■ www.poolbarrierinspect.com.au

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

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 on 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone on 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com

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

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

Making Noise Pool info session New laws are now in place for Victoria to have all pools and spas meet compliance requirements every 4 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, Oct 22 from 9.30am to 11am at 2/5 Southey Street, Williamstown North. Attendees will include Hobsons Bay Council municipal

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

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meets once a month for a walk followed by complimentary morning tea with a guest speaker who provides informal information about services relevant to carers and the local community. Carers who participate in the groups are defined as unpaid and caring for a loved one with a disability, mental illness or an elderly person. The goal of each group is to provide carers with peer-based support, information, services and resources, opportunities to be active and connect with other carers, connect with nature and connect with their local community. Second Tuesday of each month. Meet at Favor & Grace at 9.45am for a 10am start. ■ lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au or www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au

Drop in chess, cards and Scrabble If you love playing chess, cards or a game of Scrabble in an informal and fun setting, visit Braybrook Community Centre on Tuesdays, from noon-2.30pm.

Carers’ Walk and Talk Pathways for Carers is running free walking events in Laverton. The state government funded project which is supported by Interchange Outer East

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

Woodcarving workshop Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? Tuesdays, 9.30am to 12 noon. 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com

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

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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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8 9

2 6 1 4 9 3 9 6 2 5 5 3 9 2

Takes without permission (8) US city known as ‘The Windy City’ (7) A group with a common interest (9)

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the future of the two clubs. AFL Victoria will initiate an objection hearing where the clubs and both leagues will be given the opportunity to make written submissions in support of their case. Those submissions will be exchanged and a second submission be requested again from all parties. AFL Victoria then convene an objections hearing panel where parties present in person and elaborate on their submissions and may be subject to inquiry from the panel. The panel will then consider the evidence presented and then determine the verdict of the objection within a few days. Rupertswood, the most recent team to join the EDFL, had to go through that process when they tried to make the switch in late 2020. AFL Victoria later approved the move after a panel hearing after the Riddell District Football

League objected to the move. If both clubs join the EDFL it will mean there are 31 clubs with senior men’s teams. Neither club had women’s sides this year, but Deer Park had previously had women’s sides. Tt would be a blow for the WRFL, with both sides in the competition’s top division. Deer Park, which won a seventh straight premiership in 2019, made the semi final this year, knocked out by grand finalists Werribee Districts. St Albans finished in seventh with five wins. The loss of those two teams would reduce the number of senior men’s clubs to 23. A St Albans spokesperson said the club was not going to comment until the process is completed, while Deer Park was contacted for comment. Tara Murray

Payne’s mixed combine By Tara Murray Spotswood’s Matthew Payne experienced the highs and the lows at the recent AFL state combine. Payne topped the table in the agility test and finished second in the 20 metre sprint, but his testing ended on a low note. “It was a great experience,” he said. “I was a bit unfortunate, I did all the testing bar the two-kilometre as I strained my hamstring in my last 20 metre sprint I did. “It was hard after all the effort I put in and the two-kilometre is one of the more important ones, along with the sprint. “It’s probably the biggest indicator if you’re been training or not, I’d been training pretty hard for it.” Payne is hoping to get the opportunity to put a time together before the draft to show the AFL recruiters what he can do. Overall, Payne said he had expected to test well having had a bit of an athletics background, having been involved in Williamstown Little Athletics when he was younger. The combine capped off a solid draft year season for Payne. He combined school football with Melbourne Grammar and playing in the NAB League with the Western Jets. Payne said it was a really good experience to be part of both programs. “Most western suburbs boys just play for the Western Jets, but I’m lucky enough to go to Melbourne Grammar as well,“ he said. “It was a good opportunity to get a feel for both leagues which are pretty different in many aspects. “It was good to play with a lot of different body playing boys. At Melbourne Grammar you have the Sandringham and Oakleigh Chargers regions so it was a good opportunity to play with them, but I love playing with the Western Jets as well.” Payne admits to putting high expectations on himself leading into the season and admits to putting too much pressure on himself at times. He said the Jets staff helped him learn so much more about his game. “I probably would have liked to have shown a bit more those things happen and you can’t have the perfect season and the perfect game, it’s pretty hard,“ he said. “As a small forward as well … you can’t always have great games and as the season grew on and I matured, I learned what was a good game for me and that was what really mattered. “Robbie Chancellor, the Western Jets coach, Luke Williams, they were really good for me along with Jack Rhodes the wellbeing coordinator. They all helped me a lot and understanding what a good game looked like for me. “As the season grew on and with the help of their support and my support network, my form really improved. “I think in the back half of the year I thought

Matthew Payne. (Jonathan DiMaggio/AFL Photos)

I was putting in some good form.” Payne played one trial game with Vic Metro, which he was happy with, but didn’t make the final team. Payne, who models his game on Sydney forward Tom Papley, said football was always the goal like every other kid.

For now it’s about recovering from his hamstring injury and preparing for the coming months. “The goal is to get the hamstring right and do well on my VCE exams,” he said. “Come November, hopefully things go my way.”

Deer Park’s move to the Essendon District Football League has hit a hurdle. (Joe Mastroianni) 296107_10

Falcons men and mixed hit the court The Falcons netball program in Melbourne’s west is growing. The Altona Falcons have entered sides in both the premier men’s and premier mixed competition’s in the M-League. The new Falcons are affiliated with the successful City West Falcons’ Victorian Netball League club. Josh Smith, a coach at the City West Falcons, is playing in both the Altona Falcons sides. He said they were keen to give more netballers in Melbourne’s west an opportunity to play at high levels. “A few players were having a chat during the VNL season,” he said. “Alexia McConnell, who is the Victorian men’s reserves coach, and I coach the [City West] Falcons division 1 side with Marg Lind. “We thought this would be a really good opportunity and there was plenty of interest there for both sides. “We’re excited about what the west can produce.” Many of the players in both sides have been connected to the City West Falcons in either playing or coaching. One player Brodie Roberts, who is over in New Zealand with the Australian team, came through the pathways with Marg Lind in Williamstown. Smith is part of the Falcons coaching panel and has played for Victoria. Some of the City West Falcons stars are part of the mixed team. Championship stars Montana Holmes, Maddy Gray, Maggie Lind and Uneeq Palavi, along with Sophie Hanrahan, Maddison Mckiernan and Nyibol Akec. Smith said it was a good opportunity for the girls to improve their games. “The men’s game is more aerial,” he said. “They can look at different things and the women’s game is becoming more aerial.so it’s good to practice.” It’s not the first time the Falcons have been in the M-League with a City West Falcons named side winning the mixed title in 2017. The Falcons’ men’s side opened their account on Wednesday night in round two, beating St Therese’s 55-42, while the Falcons mixed lost to Valley Wolves, 56-51. Smith said they were hoping that in the future that men’s and mixed sides would be incorporated in the VNL competition, to provide more connections with the pathway programs. Tara Murray

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Josh Russo takes Newport coaching opportunity Sometimes things happen for a reason and that is the case for new Newport coach Josh Russo. Russo didn’t plan to coach the Western Region Football League division 2 club this year, but some changes off field meant everything aligned. The club announced Russo, who was an assistant coach the last few years, as senior coach on Thursday hours after he signed. Russo said he was excited to be given the opportunity. “I am very excited and honoured to be given the opportunity,” he said. “I’ve been around the club for a little bit and things were able to work out for me to be able to coach and it’s exciting.” Russo is no stranger to senior coaching roles having coached at Coburg Districts and at Altona, where he was a premiership captain. He said he had always wanted to coach again, it was about the timing. “I feel once you are a coach, you’re always a

coach,” he said. “Life throws a lot of curves and challenges, which prevented me from coaching the last few years “The opportunity came up and it worked with my work life balance.” Russo said his phone had been running hot since the announcement with a lot of buzz around the club and the playing group. He said a lot of hard work had already been done behind the scenes to re-sign this year’s playing group. Russo said having been part of the club the last few years, he had some idea where things were at. “There are areas we need to improve and the things we need to do differently,“ he said “We want to improve and hopefully I’ll do a good job.” Russo said he won’t be making wholesale changes, knowing that it will be a work in progress. He said they would look to try and address

some of their consistency issues. The side finished in fifth spot, percentage outside the top four. “We’ll look at improving the professionalism and the standards,” he said. “Professionalism dictates consistency. “The more you do the little things right and do it more frequently, it helps with consistency. “We’ll look to get some fresh faces and have some new ideas and hopefully that breeds a bit of success next year. Russo said he was also looking forward to working with the under-18s to help them transition into senior footballers. He won’t have long to wait to get started with pre-season set to get underway early next month. Russo said he was keen to get to work. “Get our hands dirty and get into it,” he said. “We didn’t make finals so we are playing catch up on the teams above.” Tara Murray

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Sports shorts VSDCA There was no play yet again in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association. More heavy rain last week meant many grounds were unavailable, on top of a number of grounds already struggling to be ready before the downpour. The wash out, the third in a row, has resulted in the first no result. The first two-day games were turned into one-day games after the first two washouts. Round one has been officially abandoned, with round two to be played this weekend.

VFL Williamstown has added another two key pieces of the puzzle for next year’s Victorian Football League season. The Seagulls announced that Nick Ebinger is returning to the club having spent this year playing local football. Essendon District Football League premier division best and fairest winner Will Jury has also signed as he looks to take the next step in his football career. The Seagulls also announced that Danica Pederson was returning from Collingwood to again be part of their women’s side.

Premier Druids’ Asela Aluthge.

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Druids back their depth By Tara Murray The Druids are hoping their depth will again see them in the mix in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Having made finals last season with one of the younger groups in the competition, the Druids are keen to back it up with another strong season Assistant coach and vice-president Andrew Brennan said they were pleased with where things were sitting. “We should be fairly competitive,” he said. “We made finals and the majority of the squad is back. “I’ll be good to see what we can do. We’re a pretty young squad in comparison to other teams and there’s the opportunity to promote more talent.” Brennan said their depth was one of their biggest assets and helped them match it with the best sides in the competition. He said the likes of Jarrod Parsons, Luke Shoesmith and Aasif Shaikh would get more opportunities this season, while they would

likely see a couple of under-17s in the top side at some stage this season. “Our bottom end players are better than some of the other teams,” he said. “We try and get as much out of our squad as we can and there will be players who haven’t got many opportunities previously.” Buddika Hasaranga arrives at the club from Aberfeldie Park and will bat in the middle order. He previously played first class cricket in Sri Lanka. The arrival of Hasaranga will help offset the loss of Michael Hay. Hay will miss the season after tearing his ACL. Brennan said the loss of Hay, who has been a premier player for a long time, would be a big one, but said it was an opportunity for others to step up in his absence. Nathan Johnson will take on the captaincy role. It was a big off season for Johnson who was a finalist in the Melbourne Renegades recruit television show. “I’m looking forward to seeing his captaincy style,” Brennan said. Brennan said things were again looking

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strong across the club with five senior teams and a strong junior program which includes four girls teams. The Druids have had to wait at least another week to start their season, with play called off for a three straight week after heavy rain left many grounds unplayable. The association was one of the first to make the call, making it the call on Wednesday to cancel day one of the two-day matches that were scheduled. In an email to clubs, the association said there were 39 grounds not available before Thursday’s heavy rainfall. “The VTCA would like to inform all clubs, players and officials that play for Saturday 15th October has been called off,” the association said on social media. “With a high percentage of grounds unable to get play on, along with the rain, we will continue to ask for updates throughout next week, with the hope of starting October 22nd.” The Druids will now face Deer Park in a one-dayer this Saturday if play gets under way.

Footscray’s start to the Victorian Premier Cricket season is again on hold. For a third straight week, all men’s games were called off. Heavy rain and flooding meant many grounds were unplayable. The Bulldogs home ground, Mervyn Hughes Oval, was among the worst affected with flooding in the Footscray Park area. The Bulldogs round two match against Melbourne is now a one-day match set to start this Saturday.

WSCCCA Cricketers in the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association were among the rare ones to get on the pitch on Saturday. Many games were called off across the 13 divisions, but there was still plenty of action. In division 1, West Point beat the Brimbank Strikers and Williams Landing accounted for Truganina. The other two division 1 matches were washed out. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

A poor second half hurts United Western United needs to go back to playing its game for 90 minutes after a second straight loss to start the A-League Men’s season. United showed some good signs in the first half against Sydney FC on Sunday afternoon, but weren’t able to convert on the scoreboard. Down 2-1 at half time, United dropped their heads and let Sydney take control of the game. Sydney would score the sealer in the 69th minute to win 3-1. United coach John Aloisi said it was a mixed performance. “The first half we were really good, exactly the way we wanted to play,” he said. ”We performed really well and we created a number of opportunities, yes we didn’t take them, that was probably the negative. “We made some errors, we ended up giving them a lift, the goal and penalties they ended up getting were from our errors, “Then in the second half we lost our way

and lost our structure.” Aloisi said the second half was the most disappointing thing, as it was something they normally wouldn’t do. He said they could have quite easily been 3-0 at half time, had luck gone their way. “The first half the way we want to play it was excellent in all areas,” he said. “We have to make sure that we don’t lose our way just because we are behind or just because we lost a game of football. “We have to keep playing to our strengths and what we have been trying to work on, which is why I was disappointed for the second half.” Aloisi said it was hard to put his finger on what exactly went wrong, but admits their mistakes let Sydney back into the game. He said the group needs to continue to back in what they’ve done so well the last 12 months.

“We’re always going to be able to create chances, but we ended up becoming too stressed,” he said. “Too much of a game playing into their hands. They’ve got good players going forward with space, if we didn’t give them that space like we did in the first half, they’re not going to create much.” Aloisi said now sitting 0-2 as defending champions was the time to show the character and the culture of the group that is spoken about so much. “Now is the best time to show what we are made of,” he said. “That will show on the pitch if you keep on doing the right things. “You don’t need to panic, you need to keep playing your football, don’t think you have to win the game, you play your football, you perform well, where normally the results will follow.” United will face Macarthur on Friday night.

Josh Risdon was the goal scorer for Western United. (Supplied)

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Winning start for Altona

Crusader Tyrell Sharp strong-arms his way past an opponent. (Joe Mastroianni) 303530_01

Crusaders undefeated By Tara Murray The Western Crusaders were able to put aside the off field situation to remain undefeated in the Gridiron Victoria men’s competition. The Crusaders had a big win on Saturday against the Northern Raiders at MacPherson Park, which came after a couple of tough days. The club’s home ground, Henry Turner Oval in the Footscray Park area, was left flooded after the Maribyrnong River broke its banks last week. Player and committee member Tyson Garnham said on Sunday they were unsure how bad the damage was. “We haven’t been able to get into the change rooms,” he said. “The whole club room is flooded and there will be a bit of equipment damaged which is unfortunate.” On field, the Crusaders carried on their merry ways, beating the Raiders 46-10 on Saturday. Garnham said they used the experience of

their second side, who played the Raiders the previous round. “It was a good game,” he said. “The second team played them last week, but they couldn’t get the win. “The first team was able to get some revenge and get the win. We watched a bit of film during the week to help us.” Garnham said they had been able to get off to a good start, which had been their aim going into the game. He said they were able to then rotate their side around once the game was in the bag. “It was a pretty strong start and we were able to get a few scores early on,” he said. “We started to rotate the players and everyone was able to get some good game time which is what we wanted. “We always had a good game against them and have a long history, so it’s good to get the win.” The Crusaders second side was due to face the Bendigo Dragons on Saturday, but the Dragons

forfeited giving the Crusaders a 1-0 win. With the two Crusaders sides to combine later in the season for finals, the two teams took the opportunity to combine on Saturday as well. Garnham said most of the guys took the opportunity to play in the first team, with everyone getting good field time. With the top side sitting 3-0 and the second side 2-1, it has been a good start to the season for the Crusaders, who have won the last four titles. Garnham said there’s still more work to be done. “We are going well, but there’s still a bit of room for improvement,” he said. “There’s lots of lessons to come out of the game. “Hopefully we can get to training and work on a few lessons and hopefully fix them up for this week.” This week the Crusaders top side faces the South Eastern Predators, while the second side faces the Melton Wolves. Both games are at Hendy Street Reserve in Geelong.

Altona started the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division season with a close win, while Yarraville Footscray was on the wrong end of a thriller. The season finally got under way on the weekend, with some really good matchups in the top division. There was not much that separated Altona and Mentone, with the two teams winning two rinks each. Altona snuck home, winning 70 (14)-66 (4). Nick Cahill’s rink was the big winner for Altona on the day, winning 22-12. Nathan Wilson’s rink snuck home 22-19, while Dane McKinnon’s rink lost 14-12 and Reed Chanter’s rink lost 21-14. Meanwhile, Yarraville Footscray fell just short against Clayton at home. Clayton three of the four rinks on the way to a 79 (15)-76 (3). Brett Mahoney was the winning skip for Yarraville Footscray with his rink winning 19-15. Brendan Umbers rink shared the points as they finished 19-apiece, while Nelson Ball’s rink lost by one shot. In the other rink, Wayne Roberts lost 22–16. Melbourne, Bundoora RSL and Fitzroy Victoria were the other winners in premier division. In round two, Yarraville Footscray faces Deer Park, while Altona is home to Melbourne. In division 1, section 1, Yarraville Footscray 2 claimed all 18 points against Burwood District. Meanwhile in division 2, section 1, Altona Sports lost to Keilor, 76 (15)-62 (3), while Yarraville Footscray 3 defeated Hoppers and Altona 2 beat Melton 2.

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