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Connie Menegazzo will host an open garden that involves people paying a small fee (that will be donated to charity) to be able to visit her garden. (Damjan Janevski) 303708_06

Come hail, rain or shine, the garden at Connie Menegazzo’s Werribee South home will be open for visitors on November 12 and 13, whether her flowers are glistening with wet dew or brightened by warm sunlight. When she first moved to her home in 1983, the yard was not nearly as colourful, lush or tranquil. “At the time there was absolutely nothing there except two river red gums,” Ms Menegazzo said. “The garden just developed over the years … we’ve got quite a large body of water … we’ve also planted 4000 trees so there’s quite a forest.” Cloverdale is the name of the garden, and varieties of native plants, fruit trees, weeping willows and spring flowering bulbs decorate the land, which will be open for visitors as part of Open Garden’s Victoria’s open day. Attendees can pay up to $10 to see the grounds in all their glory from 10am-4.30pm. Ms Menegazzo has asked for the earnings to be donated to people experiencing youth homelessness in Wyndham.

A-paw-ling bollard injury It started like every other daily walk at President’s Park for Werribee resident Leah*, and her six month old dog Remi. By the end of the walk in May, Leah’s shirt was soaked in blood, her once happy puppy whimpering painfully in distress after an unstable bollard toppled and landed on Remi. “We were just walking along a path … as we passed the bollard, it just fell, it collapsed, the next thing we know, there’s blood on the path,” she said. “At first I was absolutely stunned and shocked, and then my brain kicked in and I just put all my attention on her. “It was obvious from the amount of blood

[that] she had to go straight to the vet.” Remi’s toe on her back left paw needed to be amputated. The Kelpador has spent the last five months wearing a cone, not allowed to play ball, not able to bound about outside. “She was pretty much the world’s happiest dog, and this has made her so withdrawn,” Leah said. Leah submitted a claim to Wyndham council, with photos and her vet bill, asking for her fees to be reimbursed and the bollard to be fixed. Council responded only to let Leah know the bollard had been fixed, but she says there was no mention of Remi. “I’m just really angry that there’s no accountability, there’s no care,” she said.

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A Wyndham council spokesperson said council assesses all claims thoroughly, to determine its liability. “Once notified, council officers inspected the bollard and determined it had been impacted and damaged by an unknown third party vehicle. The damage was rectified within three days,” the spokesperson said. “While council sympathises with the dog’s injury and hope it has healed well, an independent assessment of the incident determined council was not liable in this matter and the claim for reimbursement was not accepted. “Regrettably, incidents occur which sometimes result in personal injury and/or property damage.

“Council cannot be held liable for incidents emanating from circumstances that are entirely beyond its control.” Leah said she knows Wyndham council “can’t do everything”, but believes its response is “kind of just heartless”. “When there’s an unsafe bollard, it can fall on absolutely anybody, even a small child. In this case the cost was Remi’s toe,” she said. “This should never have happened. “It remains my greatest concern that there are ongoing issues with these bollards being unlocked and the unaddressed and ongoing harm to park users including children and animals.” *Leah asked that her surname be withheld to protect her employment.

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Help for farmers of the future The Werribee Regional Agriculture Pathways program will benefit from a $189,500 state government grant to introduce Wyndham and Hobsons Bay students to modern agricultural techniques. Education Minister Natalie Hutchins visited Velisha National Farms in Werribee South to announce grants will be awarded to 43 school projects that boost student pathways into the sector, as part of the $5.5 million Secondary Schools Agriculture Fund. “This is all about backing our students – who are the future of agriculture and the next generation of farmers,” Ms Hutchins said. “This funding will help thousands of young people get the skills and the experience they

Education minister Natalie Hutchins with Wyndham students and educators from Velisha National Farms. (Supplied)

need for a career in the sector and set them on the path to a bright future.”

About $1 million in funding will also allow tech schools to invest in new technology and resources to deliver online and outreach agricultural technology programs that meet the needs of industry as farming practices evolve. The funding will include supporting agriculture camps at the Wyndham Tech School, a hub for about 24,500 students from 35 secondary schools across Wyndham and Hobsons Bay who undertake STEM programs, learn about advanced technologies and access industry events. The Secondary Schools Agriculture Fund forms part of the Labor government’s $50 million investment in the Agricultural College

Modernisation Program, seeking to help more students pursue careers in agriculture and meet the growing demands of the growing farm, food and fibre sector. “These grants will provide a huge benefit – supporting more students with ambitions to embark on a career in agriculture and help them develop the skills need to get into the sector,” Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney said. From 2023, more Victorian schools will provide access to a set of 12 core VET pathways for students. Agriculture and Environment is one of the core pathways, which reflect areas of high jobs growth and the diverse reasons students undertake VET.

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More chances to catch ‘The Dress’ Unexpected, elegant and heartwarming are the words Alaine Beek would use to describe her theatre production ‘The Dress’. Following a successful launch season, Beek, a writer and actress, included new dates for November to meet the demand. The production is centred around the Melbourne fashion world in the late 19th century. “[It] was a fascinating time, as Australian women began to reject the heavy restrictions unsuitable to Australia’s much hotter wilder climate,” Beek said. “I wanted to capture that

time in this play so after much research, we drilled down to two engaging characters -a widow and her dressmaker.” ‘The Dress’ is directed by Nigel Sutton with costuming by Harry Quinert. “Harry Quinert’s design and creation of costuming is breathtaking, and his in-depth knowledge of historical fashion and social norms was vital to the creation of this work,” Beek said. Beek said the performance showed how the fashion world was radically changing, and the “spectacular glamour” of a beautifully

designed ballgown. “I can’t wait to present this to audiences,” she said. Kevin Hopkins shares the stage, produced by not for profit Essence Theatre, also known for The Scrunch Test, What Was That?, Shepherd Kings, Down to Earth, Testing Nothing, A Good Coffee, and their season of Point of No Return. The performance has a 90 minute running time, and can be enjoyed on November 24, 25, 26 at Werribee Mansion. Details: https://www.essencetheatre. productions/whats-on

Wyndham council has announced the ‘Meet Me in Tarneit’ series of community building events will return, along with other exciting activities to keep residents connected, fit and the suburb looking inviting, following funding from the state government. The Tarneit Revitalisation project has been running since 2021, from this fourth round of funding Wyndham council will receive $880,000 to deliver six projects. Council said community favourites like the ‘Active Tarneit’ fitness and sporting activities will again be delivered at community centres in the suburb, and the Firefly Market that had an attendance of 13,000 people will also return. The funds will also support the delivery of Pasifika Community Events, the Tarneit Business Association and the upgrade of Wilandra Drive Park. Wyndham mayor Peter Maynard said Tarneit is one of the fastest growing suburbs in outer Melbourne with a current population of 49,780 (2020) expected to increase by 164 per cent, to 131,166 by 2041. “The Tarneit Revitalisation Program champions projects to create a Tarneit that is cherished by locals for its active public spaces, a vibrant civic heart and expanding business ecosystem,” he said. “The Tarneit Revitalisation Board provides a local voice to the Victorian government’s Suburban Revitalisation program, working with communities to identify opportunities for locally-led projects to help Tarneit thrive.”

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Libs vow to fix Wyndham roads By Fatima Halloum and Matthew Sims Wyndham roads could undergo almost $400 million in upgrades if the Liberal Party emerges successful at the November state election. Liberal leader Matt Guy announced a series of pledges on Saturday, October 29, including, $64 million to complete Sayers Road duplication between Morris Road and Davis Road and $82 million to duplicate Leakes Road between Derrimut Road and Davis Road.

Tarneit Liberal candidate Preet Singh said he believed the news would be welcomed by motorists. “All these developments are coming in and the roads haven’t kept up with the demands of the area,” Mr Singh said. “It’s chock-a-block, three lanes become one lane [on Leakes Road], every single day there’s a traffic jam and people are made to spend extra time on the road. “This will certainly make a difference in people’s road, this is what the people were asking for a long time.”

Men meet to walk, chat Nathan Keti believes there’s a void in the community when it comes to men’s mental health. It’s why the Hoppers Crossing resident started organising a weekly walk and talk with other men in the municipality. “We grab a coffee, we go for a walk down to Werribee River and we get the men to partner up with people they don’t know and they talk,” Mr Keti said. “It’s important for men to feel seen and to feel heard and to have a stranger show interest. “We open the spot for sharing what happened throughout the week, wins, or tricky situations, or if they don’t want to speak, they don’t have to, there’s no pressure to share and then we do some meditation, breath work and offer some tools about how to navigate these issues.” Mr Keti said it was his own journey towards healing that lead him to understand the need for action.

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“There’s a lot of talk but not a whole lot of action,” he said. “Once a year we do our social media post about men’s mental health, and we’re like ‘that’s it, see you later’. “It’s no good just saying ‘wish you had talked to me’ when they’re dead and buried.” The group is intended to be as accessible as possible and any man over the age of 14 can meet the group every Sunday at 7.15am outside Notorious Espresso Cafe in Werribee. Details: https://www.instagram.com/ nateketi/

Nathan Keti runs a weekly walk with men to help them talk about mental health issues. (Damjan Janevski) 305636_01

Mr Guy also promised $146 million to duplicate Point Cook Road between Central Avenue and Sneydes Road. On Tuesday, October 25, Labor candidate for Point Cook Mat Hilakari announced the state government had pledged to invest $79 million to replace the current configuration on Point Cook Road, with traffic lights to ease congestion and improve the safety of drivers. “We’re delivering a safer, better road for people in Point Cook, Altona Meadows and Seabrook with our promise to upgrade Point Cook Road,” he said.

The commitment would also allow for the widening of Central Avenue from Point Cook Road to Skehan Boulevard from two to four lanes, with the project expected to be completed in 2025. The funding will also include the $87 million to duplicate Ballan Road between Armstrong Road and Bolton Road previously reported by Star Weekly.

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FlexiRide bus drives into Tarneit Tarneit North residents now have access to on-demand public transport following the launch of a new FlexiRide bus service connecting locals to schools, shops and other transport options. Unlike traditional bus services, FlexiRide buses do not have a fixed route, meaning passengers able to book a seat via the designated FlexiRide app or over the phone, where they will then be directed to their closest bus stop to be picked up and transported to dedicated bus hubs. Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said the service will provide many Tarneit North residents access to a bus for the first time.

“This new and affordable on-demand transport option will give this vibrant and growing community more options and allow them to leave the car at home,“ Ms Connolly said. The FlexiRide Service area includes Dohertys Road, and parts of Davis, Tarneit, Kenning, Derrimut and Woods roads. FlexiRide is a cashless service and payment for the rides is made using a Myki card. The app also provides real-time information, so passengers know when their service is arriving. “Simply through an app or a phone call, people can book their seat and be directed to their nearest stop, making transport easier

than ever,” Ms Connolly said. FlexiRide buses will now service six bus hubs around Tarneit, including Tarneit Station, Tarneit Central Shopping Centre, Tarneit Senior College, Tarneit P-9 College, Baden Powell P-9 College, and Truganina P-9 College. Passengers can also change to trains and other bus services via the hub at Tarneit Station. FlexiRide Tarneit North operates between 6am and 9.30pm weekdays, between 7am and 9.30pm Saturdays and public holidays and between 8am and 9.30pm on Sundays, Good Friday and Christmas Day. The service commenced in Tarneit North on October 23. Details: ptv.vic.gov.au/flexiride

Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly onboard a FlexiRide bus. (Supplied)

Thrifty way to be green of our waterways, local environment and community.” Ms Fairfax said the swaps are a “great opportunity to refresh the wardrobe”, but also a good time to meet neighbours and other parents. “It helps to break social isolation, while moving away from the consumer and fast fashion culture that is having such a negative impact on the environment,” she said. The event, on Friday, November 25, will begin with drop off at 4pm, followed by the swap at 4.45pm. “We will also have the Wyndham Repair Cafe present, repairing toys and electronics, and mending clothes,” Ms Fairfax said. “Come on down to the Talliver Terrace Park in Truganina with a plastic-free picnic for what will be a fun and thrifty afternoon meeting new friends.”

Werribee River Association’s Jess Fairfax is encouraging residents to attend swap event for kids items. (Damjan Janevski) 304695_01

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If you have unwanted kids clothes, books and toys and you want to help the environment, The Big Swap for Little People is the perfect event to attend. Residents can bring up to 10 clothing items in good condition to swap out for other outfits. “As a mother I know how quickly children grow out of clothes and get over their toys,“ Werribee River Association sustainability project officer Jess Fairfax said. “Rather than having to spend hundred of dollars each time we need to size up, it makes much more sense to work together with my local community to share and swap what we’ve got to refresh the wardrobe and toy box. “Through creating initiatives that promote a share economy, like the swap, we hope to help develop more sustainable lifestyles, that reduce what we buy and then have to dispose of, ultimately improving the health

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K Road Crash A Caroline Springs man has lost his license following a single-car crash in Werribee on Tuesday morning. Police attended the scene on K Road about 6am. The driver, the 29-year-old man, received a 12-month driving suspension and will appear in court on drink driving matters after returning a reading of 0.192 at Werribee police station.

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Mayoral Fun Run Wyndham council has announced November 6 as the new date for the Mayoral Fun Run. Residents can choose from three distances, a 5km walk or run, 10km run, 21.2km run, with all proceeds going to support the Black Dog Institute.

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There were 37,018 people from across 27 countries who attempted to break the world record for the total number of blood donations in a day on August 27, and Point Cook’s Mustapha Alhamdani was one of them. Beating the previous record of 34,723 set in 2020, Mr Alhamdani said he was “very happy“ to have reached their goal. “I think we did a great effort, and I’m sure if we had to do it again, we could break another record,” he said. “We wanted to restock blood supplies, because during covid they were running low, and we helped bring that back up. “We encouraged a lot of people in the community, and showed them how easy it is to

give blood, each person that donates can save up to three lives.” Mr Alhamdani also praised the friendliness of the staff at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, who partnered with islamic charity Who is Hussain to host the blood heroes campaign. “We did it in the name of Hussain Ibn Ali and it inspired a lot of people within the Muslim community, who went to donate and be part of a big cause,” he said. But Mr Alhamdani says it wasn’t all about breaking the record, and there were “so many reasons“ to keep giving blood. “We wanted to do for the sake of humanity,” he said. “At the end of the day we’re all humans, we all bleed, we all need blood.”

Wyndham North Police are advising the station’s front counter will operate on reduced hours as a result of police being deployed to assist with Victoria’s flood emergency. Residents can access the counter from 10am-6pm. Police say the change will not impact their ability to maintain community safety and officers will continue to patrol the area and respond to any incidents as they occur.

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By Alesha Capone Demand for birthing suites at Werribee Mercy Hospital has reached capacity. The hospital welcomed 3833 babies in 2020, slightly lower than the 3888 babies delivered there in 2019. Health services chief executive Jason Payne said Werribee Mercy Hospital’s birthing numbers had remained steady over the past two years because the birthing suites were unable to accommodate any more expectant mums. He said some pregnant women within the Werribee Mercy Hospital catchment are

being forced to use services at public hospitals outside the area. “The demand exists for Werribee Mercy Hospital to deliver more babies locally but this cannot occur without expanded facilities,” Mr Payne said. “It would be preferable that local families had access to more of the best high quality and safe public birthing services at Werribee Mercy Hospital, so they don’t have to travel.” Mr Payne said planning was under way to boost the capacity of the birthing suites. “A third stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital, which is currently in the final stages of planning, will involve the creation of more

birthing suites, additional post-natal beds, and other ante and post-natal facilities, accompanied by additional midwifery and nursing staff. “Based on demand for existing maternity services, it is projected that Werribee Mercy Hospital would be well placed to meet an anticipated increase in demand of up to 30 per cent more babies in the western metro area.” Mr Payne said Mercy Health has been working with the Victorian Health and Human Services Building Authority and the Department of Health and Human Services since 2016 to prepare for the future needs of Werribee Mercy.

In November’s state budget, $4.8 million was allocated to finalise planning for the third stage of the hospital’s development. “We have acknowledged publicly the funding was a clear sign the voices of the people of the west of Melbourne are being heard and government is committed to meeting a major upgrade,” Mr Payne said. Mercy Health Group chief executive, Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen, said the next stage of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s construction required $300 million in funding “to ensure the people of Wyndham receive the level and quality of health services they deserve and need”.

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Hill allegations may be evidence The list of allegations against deputy mayor Jasmine Hill could be used as evidence if she is referred to a councillor conduct panel. If council, a councillor or group of councillors consider that another councillor’s behaviour amounts to misconduct, they can apply for a councillor conduct panel to be formed to investigate whether the behaviour constitutes misconduct. During a council meeting on Tuesday, October 26, Cr Josh Gilligan moved a notice of motion stating that in the event of the referral, the full list of allegations against Cr Hill

would be endorsed by the council as evidence to determine whether “serious misconduct breaches” were made. A summary of the allegations includes 19 accusations against Cr Hill such as directing staff to complete “unreasonable” tasks and using “a raised voice and aggressive tone”. “This isn’t one, this isn’t two, this isn’t three, four, five, six, this is eight staff,” Cr Gilligan said at the meeting. “These eight staff were brave enough to tell their stories … Cr Hill of course has the presumption of innocence until such time as

she is perhaps, not found innocent. “I do still believe that given the sheer series of allegations put, that Cr Hill should still be stood down by the [local government] minister or indeed she should simply stand herself down. “Hopefully this matter can be tried and tested at a councillor conduct panel.” Cr Adele Hegedich seconded the motion, stating the matter needed to be dealt with. “We all signed a councillor code of conduct, we need to keep each other accountable,” she said.

“We need to see this through to the next step.” All the councillors voted in favour of the motion, except Cr Hill, who abstained. “If your intents were concerns sincerely about the staff’s safety and wellbeing, if you had the same commitment to openness and transparency and for good outcomes, I would encourage you to do the same as I do, which is to request council to disclose the allegations about yourself, if your names appear in the report,” Cr Hill told her colleagues.

On the trail of a bargain Wyndham residents are being encouraged to participate in the Garage Sale Trail, which encourages people to sell unwanted items instead of dumping them. Over the November 12-13 and 19-20 weekends, garage sales will be hosted around the nation and shoppers can hit the street to find a bargain. Wyndham council’s climate futures and environment portfolio holder, Cr Robert Szatkowski, said the event would be a fun way for residents to connect and make some money while contributing to a good cause. “Keeping stuff in use for as long as we can by buying or selling it at a garage sale makes sense for the planet and makes cents for participants,” he said. “It’s the circular economy in action and it’s something all Wyndham residents can get behind.” Cr Szatkowski said council expected to have more than 100 garage sales across the

municipality. “It’s garage sales made easy with supplied tips, resources, advertising and even touch-free PayPal QR code payments, plus you’ll extend the life of stuff you love, meet the neighbours and make some money,” he said. In the lead up, the Wyndham community can be part of the Trail Tutorials, a series of online and free talks all about sustainable fashion and renovations from relevant speakers in fashion, home renovations and the circular economy. Details: www.garagesaletrail.com.au/ wyndham-city

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Visitor’s ‘dangerous’ road shock Adam D’Silva says he knew something was wrong when he heard a bang, like the sound of something blowing up. It had happened quickly. He was driving along Boundary Road towards Melbourne Airport, slowing as he neared the temporary traffic lights at the Derrimut Road intersection. The next thing he knew, he was standing outside in the wet, phoning a tow truck, his awaiting interstate flight forgotten. “You didn’t even see the pothole, it was covered with water,” he said. “We’ve gone through [it] and obviously it was

pretty dramatic. “As soon as we hit it, we knew we had a flat tyre.” Mr D’Silva said the front wheel of his rental car was completely off the rim, and the back tyre flat. “We walked to the hole and it was probably about a foot [30 centimetres] deep,” he said. “It was massive.” On holiday from Tasmania, Mr D’Silva had been visiting his sister who lives in Wyndham. He said people who live outside the municipality need to know the roads are “dangerous”.

“It’s shocking, I wouldn’t recommend anyone drive there that’s not from that area,” Mr D’Silva said. “That road over there should be closed.” Wyndham city operations director Stephen Thorpe said the municipality’s road network had been “heavily impacted” by recent flooding. “As many of these roads were built many years ago, the flooding has resulted in the premature failure of a number of areas, in particular where narrow sealed roads exist,” he said. “As the damage is extensive, we recommend

that all drivers take extreme care and look out for any potential road hazards that may have arisen due to the prolonged rain activity. “In terms of vehicle damage, council manages all road-related claims in accordance with the Road Management Act and recommends that people work with their insurance company in the event of any vehicle damage.” Mr D’Silva doesn’t know yet whether the rental company will charge him for the damage, but said he isn’t prepared to foot the bill. “I think council should definitely be paying for it,” he said. “It was completely out of our control.”

New fence for elephants The prototype for the perimeter fencing of the new Asian elephant habitat at Werribee Open Range Zoo has been unveiled. The five-kilometre fence will keep the new Asian elephant herd safe and secured and will be engineered to be able to withstand the weight and force of a herd of adult Asian elephants. “The purpose-built Elephant Trail at Werribee Open Range Zoo will be the gold standard in animal welfare, with the herd able to roam across 21 hectares,” Zoos Victoria chief executive Jenny Gray said. The fence will be built using repurposed construction materials donated by government agencies including VicTrack, Victoria’s Big Build, Bushfire Recovery Victoria and commercial companies from across Melbourne. Repurposed rail track from Level Crossing Removal Project and elevator cable will be

used to construct the perimeter fencing for the Elephant Trail and the Asian wild horse, American bison and Southern white rhinoceros’s facilities. The repurposed timber will be used to construct animal enrichment structures, boardwalks and gates, and visitor amenities. The new trail will become home for the herd currently living at Melbourne Zoo, which includes three pregnant females with calves expected to be born in the coming months, to be moved to Werribee in 2024. “The expansion will provide a boost to jobs and economic activity during construction, and significant ongoing benefits by attracting more local and international visitors. It’s a boon for the west,” Werribee MP Tim Pallas said. Asian Elephant in winter sunshine.

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Above and below: Ballet educator Kennedy Patch guides the class.

Wyndham residents raised the barre at a senior ballet session on October 25. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni was there to film the fun.

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Help keep the community safe By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network Recent changes to COVID-19 isolation rules and the scrapping of mask mandates in most places makes it feel that, at long last, the pandemic is over and we can all get back to normal. But “normal” is different now. Some things have changed forever. That means we need to think and act a little differently to keep ourselves, our families and our community healthy. Coronavirus case numbers are comparatively low at the moment, and most of us have received at least two COVID-19 vaccinations. However, it’s important to remember that many among us risk very poor outcomes if they fall sick from this virus. These might be people you know, but mostly they will be people you’ve never met: friends or family members of your workmates, the guy who runs the corner shop, maybe the woman who drives you home in an Uber. I imagine that, like me, you’d feel terrible if you discovered that you’d inadvertently passed the virus to someone and they ended up in hospital – or perhaps just couldn’t work for a week or two, making life really challenging for their family. The good news is, though, if we just exercise a few little precautions in a few little settings, we can do a lot to keep our whole community safe. Pretty much all of us over the past two years spent quite a bit of time wearing a mask and, to be honest, it wasn’t really that irritating. If you’re going into a hospital or a doctor’s surgery or an aged care home, you still have to mask up. But it’s also really helpful to pop one on when you go to the shops, or inside a school,

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or a bus or a train. No one will tell you off if you don’t; it’s just a nice, considerate thing to do. The same goes for social distancing. COVID-19 can travel on your breath, so standing back a bit from other people goes a long way to stop spreading it around. Keeping up to date with your coronavirus

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It’ll be the holiday season soon, and from now on the shops will get busier and busier as people set out to buy gifts and food for family feasts. If we mask up, vax up and stand back a bit, we’ll be doing our best to make sure everyone – family and strangers alike – have a properly happy new year.

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Werribee Annual Craft Festival The Werribee Craft Festival is back after a three- year hiatus and inviting stall holders to join the annual Craft festival running from 5-9pm November 4, and 9am-5pm November 5. ■ Nicole, 0411 103 149, or werribeecraftfestival@hotmail.com

Hoppers Crossing Ladies Probus The friendly and vibrant group meet at Hotel 520 on the second Wednesday of each month from 10am. They have a guest speaker each month as well as social lunches, outings and theatre trips. ■ 0407 856 519

Wyndham Rotary Wyndham Rotary is welcoming people interested in helping residents in need in the municipality. People interested in finding out more, can meet the group at the Italian Sports Club at 6.30pm every Wednesday for a meal, to share ideas and work for a common cause. ■ Julie, 0406 196 630

Diabetes support group The Werribee Diabetes support group has been active in the community for over 18 years providing advice, information and support for members. The support group provides an opportunity to hear from experts on how to manage your diabetes, to share information on diabetes and to engage with other diabetics. It meets at the old council shire buildings at 10am every second Friday of the month. ■ Bob, 0409 252 872

Garden swap Calling all Gardeners! The Wyndham Community Garden Swap has been running for more than 12 years now. It is a free community gathering of local gardeners who loathe waste and like to recycle and share surplus plants, seeds, produce and all things gardening. The WCGS meet at 10am on the first Sunday of each month at the Mossfiel Reserve, Hoppers Crossing. ■ Rita, ritaosullivan8@gmail.com

U3A Werribee The group is a not-for-profit community organisation for semi-retired and retired Wyndham residents. They hold a variety of classes/activities specifically designed for Seniors, including, light physical and mental wellbeing sessions, arts, games and craft, and general classes such as current affairs, history and lunch groups. Most classes/activities are held at Wyndham Community Centres. ■ Rick, 0402 299 220

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Shammi Parekh, Nayna Patel and Shanti Balgobind preparing to celebrate Diwali. (Damjan Janevski) 304751_01

New walking group for young and old

AL-ANON meets

Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds. ■ Jess, 0450 348 969.

AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee.

Morning Melodies Join Morning Melodies on the second Tuesday of each month from 10.30am-noon for the feel good music series held at Encore Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing. Tickets are $12 per head and include morning tea. Shows feature tributes to some of music’s greatest artists. ■ 1300 156 557

Bingo move binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent. ■ 8734 1400

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

Lions Club

Bingo for all

Lions Club of Werribee meets at the RSL Club 2a Synnot Street Werribee on the first and third Wednesday of the month 6.30pm for a 7pm dinner meeting. Visitors most welcome. ■ Lou, 0409 331 271

The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm. ■ 9741 5525

Western Budgerigar Club

Woodcarving workshop

The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars. ■ Don, 0414 975 862

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? On Tuesdays, 9.30am to noon, at 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com

Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. CWA Werribee Branch also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fundraising events. New members are welcome. ■ Michelle, 97414402 12 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 2 November, 2022

Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

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

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

Melton Bridge Club 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.

CWA Werribee Branch

at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm. ■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

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

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

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets

Breast cancer support group On the first and third Tuesday of the month breast cancer survivors are invited to head along to the Gisborne Golf Club at 10.30am to take part in a breast cancer support group. There they discuss experiences, find connections and improve mental health. ■ Lesley, 0484 691 226

PUZZLES SUDOKU

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Exterior design upgrades announce the arrival of the Suzuki S-Cross AllGrip. (Pictures: Supplied)

Suzuki gets a grip with S-Cross By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring In pre-politically correct times ‘The man in the street’ was a term used to describe the ordinary male (person). In 2006 I was in Japan watching early SX4 vehicles roll off the assembly lines at Suzuki’s Hamamatsu plant, noting its bland physical characteristics. This MITS manner was reinforced on an extended drive of the small sports utility vehicle on the company’s test track, with its performance providing an uninspiring driving experience. Little has changed over the years, with the SX4 generally flying under the automotive radar, while its siblings – Jimny, Swift and Vitara - led the way in design and innovation. The latest S-Cross could be about to change the order of things. The second generation SX4 in 2013 took on the S-Cross suffix and an optional all-wheel drive system named AllGrip. It has four selectable driving modes – Normal, Sport, Snow and Lock. Following a facelift in 2016, the third generation first saw the light of day in 2021, and has now been given a makeover for the model year 2023, in the form of a freshened cabin and restyled exterior, plus new technology. The 1.4 litre turbocharged petrol engine stays pretty much the same but now puts its power to ground through a new AllGrip all-wheel drive system. There is a price to pay - $40,490, plus on-road costs, $10,000 more than the base figure. A Prestige model, with even more goodies, tips the scales at $44,490. I enjoyed time with the latter. Like all present-day Suzuki cars, the S-Cross is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and five-year capped-price service scheme, the latter at 12 months or 10,000-kilometre intervals.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE S-Cross GL Plus / All Grip: $40,490 S-Cross GLX :$43,490 (Queensland only) S-Cross GLX Sunroof /All Grip Prestige): $44,490 SPECIFICATIONS Suzuki S-Cross AllGrip 1.4L turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol, 6sp automatic, AWD SUV

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Suzuki dealer for drive-away prices.

redesigned automatic LED headlights have the SUV standing tall, while square wheel arches wrapping polished alloy and silver highlights on the bumpers make for a more robust profile than before.

Interior Quality leather appointments are not enough to detract from the firmness of the seats. Little lateral support is forthcoming too. On the upside, the steering wheel adjusts for rake and reach. Behind the wheel is an instrument cluster comprising two analogue gauges with a digital trip computer between, which includes a speedo. Dual-zone climate control adjustment is within easy reach. The S-Cross AllGrip is the same dimensions as its predecessor, which is enough to keep an average build adult in some comfort, especially in the rear. The boot opens up to an expansive 430 litres with the seat backs up, extending to a voluminous1230 litres with seat backs folded. Hardwearing fabric material covers the deck and extends up the walls. There’s also an underfloor boot-wide compartment

Styling Updated S-Cross styling retains the somewhat angular look of days gone by, while most modern rivals show off slick coupe-like looks. Included here are a new front and back, doors, bumpers and lighting. Up front the two-storey grille is dominated by the stylised Suzuki ‘S’ and leaves oncoming drivers in no doubt as to the car’s pedigree. A sleeker bonnet, black diamond lattice grille and 16 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 2 November, 2022

Infotainment A 9-inch touchscreen is a step up from the 7-inch system in the base model. A clear colour display supports factory-fitted satellite navigation, camera with all-round view and digital radio info. Apple CarPlay customers enjoy wireless communication, while Android Auto folk have to make do with wired connectivity.

Engines / transmissions Lift the bonnet. There’s nothing (new) to see here. Those familiar with the previous model will recognise the engine, a 1.4 litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol motor producing 103 kW and 220 Nm, mated with a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission, now taking in the new Suzuki all-wheel drive system, AllGrip.

Safety Standard safety comes with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, driver fatigue monitoring, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors.

Driving The featherweight BoosterJet engine has a spring in its step, with plenty of low-down torque and a well-matched torque-converter auto. Plastic paddle shifts are best ignored. However, the spicy motor and well-sorted ride and handling package were good enough to throw the S-Cross assuredly around on corners, while feather-light steering pointed the nose in the desired direction and slow-speed parking in tight spots was low on trepidation. A claimed combined urban / highway fuel consumption figure of 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres translated in test car terms to 8 litres per 100 kilometres in city traffic and 5 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road. Not too much of a financial burden on the recommended 95 RON juice. Getting to grips with a wide range of conditions under foot, the car’s multi-mode

all-wheel-drive system offers Normal, Sport, Snow and Lock stages, running predominantly from the front wheels in Normal to 66:33 split in Snow. Front bias helps keep the vehicle on a straight course on ice. Snow also firms up stability control, while leaving traction control unfettered in snow. Lock serves up a steady-as-she-goes 50:50 split. Sport takes charge from the rear, partly freeing stability control, while calling on transmission operation to be more responsive. All are to hand via a knob on the centre console behind the gearshift lever.

Summary The S-Cross is far from my favourite Suzuki, with the aforementioned Jimny, Swift and Vitara, atop the podium positions. However, with the spritely performance of the latest generation, the S-Cross is making a gallant effort to grab the attention of people like me. It’s beginning to work. Note that Suzuki Queensland is a separate entity to Suzuki in the rest of Australia, but it’s expected that the two entities will be very much the same. If you’re in another State or Territory and considering buying a Suzuki we suggest you talk to the dealer of your choice about the new model. The 2022 S-Cross is being released in Queensland with two specification lines: GL-Plus and GLX with the GLX also having the option of a sunroof. The model names elsewhere are All Grip and All Grip Premium respectively with the latter having the sunroof as standard.

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Co-captains back in ‘23 Werribee’s leaders have signed on for next year’s Victorian Football League season. The club announced that this year’s co-captains Tom Gribble and Dom Brew would be back for 2023. The pair led the side for the first time this year, taking over from long-time skipper Michael Sodomaco. Gribble had an outstanding 2022 season, winning the J.J Liston Trophy and Bruce Montgomery Trophy for the second time in his career. He told Star Weekly after winning the club best and fairest that he wanted to help the club get better. “I’m looking to take a more broader view of the playing list,” he said. “I want to help others realise their full potential. I’m 28 so the growth in my game is minor, five per cent. “I want to help others who can improve by 20 per cent and that will have a more positive outcome for the team. “That’s the way I’m looking at it to try and help us win more games.” Brew embarked on his sixth year with the club this year and averaged a career high 20.1 disposals per game while again finishing as one of the competition’s leading tacklers. Football manager Mark Micallef said the pair led well together and grew in the role over the course of the season. “Both Tom and Dom displayed strong leadership this year and we’re excited to see their continued development as leaders in 2023 and beyond,” he said. “Tom obviously had an outstanding year on the field winning a number of individual accolades and has a strong desire to add to his

Dom Brew

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football CV with team success at Werribee. “Dom wears his heart on his sleeve with his passion close to unrivalled, he’s not only a key player on the field but the empathy he has for his teammates off it is just as big an asset.” Werribee’s former captain Sodomaco has also recommitted for next season. It will be his 13th season at the club, where he sits 11th on the total games played. Micallef said it would be fantastic to have the Sodomaco’s experience for another season. “It’s great to have Sods re-commit, to play

at this level for the amount of time he has is an incredible achievement and not something you see very often,” he said. “He’s been a wonderful servant and the Werribee Football Club is better for having him around. “He’s still a strong contributor on-field with his play and leadership and we look forward to having him continue to drive standards with our leaders as well as helping to guide our younger players.”

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Tough day for Werribee It was a tough day out for Werribee in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1. Facing Altona’s second side, the Bees were no match for them, losing 103 (18)-59 (0). Brendan Barker’s rink was the best for the Bees, losing 23-21. In the other rinks, Denis Hewitt’s rink lost 26-10, Mick O’Neil’s rink lost 28-12 and Gavin Joyce’s rink lost 26-16. Werribee sits on 13 points after three rounds, which includes one of its matches being washed out. Hoppers is the only side below them on the table, with just four points from three matches. On Saturday, Hoppers lost to Melton 2, 110 (16)-60 (2). Mario Aquilina was the winning skip, with his rink winning 18-16. Gregory Berry’s rink lost 37-12, Craig Timberlake’s lost 20-18 and Richard Lewczuk lost 37-12. In division 3, section 1, Palm Lake was too good for Deer Park 3, winning 75 (15)-64 (3). Neil Nicholas and David Manning were the winning skips for Palm Lake. Werribee 2 lost to Williamstown in a thriller, 81 (14)-78 (4). Point Cook had a day out against Maribyrnong Park in division 4, section 1, winning 119 (18)-49 (0). William Stewart’s rink had a massive 40-5, while Barry Everard’s rink also won big, winning 36-13. Point Cook sits top after three rounds.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. Which tennis veteran recently said in regards to her retirement that a chance of return to the sport was “very high”?

5. In which year was Lance Armstrong stripped of his titles after his controversial doping scandal?

2. Judo is a martial art from which country?

6. The new Netflix series The Redeem Team, revisits the underdog story of the US men’s basketball team at which Olympics?

3. Which F1 racer recently won the US Grand Prix? 4. How many teams compete in the NFL professional league?

7. Who won the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup event? 8. True or false: The sport bouldering involves rock climbing without a harness? 9. Which Formula One team do Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll currently race for? 10. Who is currently the longest serving AFL coach in the league? 11. Tennis professional Simona Halep hails from which country? 12. Joshua Beltz and Madeleine Murphy are the respective men’s and women's teams captains of which Hobart-based field hockey club?

13. For how many games was Italy’s Sara Tounesi banned for biting a Japanese opponent during a Women’s Rugby World Cup match?

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14. What AFLW team plays its home matches at the Swinburne Centre? 15. In what event did Cathy Freeman win gold at the 2000 Olympics? 16. What was Don Bradman’s Test bowling average? 17. Who won the Australian V8 Supercar Series Championship in 2003 and 2004, before pursuing a career in the US as a NASCAR driver?

22. Who recorded Australia’s quickest ICC Twenty20 International half-century in their World Cup match against Sri Lanka?

18. Which horse won the 2021 running of the Melbourne Cup?

23. What two countries are making their debut at the recent Rugby League World Cup?

19. The US state of Texas is home to which three NBA teams?

24. Who finished on top of the English Premier League standings in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons?

20. In what year did Dennis Lillee throw an aluminium cricket bat during a Test match at the WACA between Australia and England?

25. Hancock Prospecting recently withdrew their $15 million sponsorship deal with which sport?

21. Ross Lyon was recently announced as the new head coach of what AFL team?

26. Which Men’s Big Bash League team has “won” the most wooden spoons?

27. What is the predominant colour used by Formula 1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas? 28. Which two Major League Baseball teams qualified to face off in the 2022 World Series? 29. Which two international teams drew a crowd of over 90,000 to their recent ICC Twenty20 World Cup match at the MCG? 30. True or false: Australia will face the Republic of Ireland, Nigeria and Canada in next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup?

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WRFL names Ritchie Hinton as incoming CEO Ritchie Hinton has been appointed the Western Region Football League’s new chief executive. The league announced on Thursday that Hinton had been appointed to the role and would start on November 7. Originally a qualified lawyer in the United Kingdom, Hinton has spent the last 16 years working in the Victorian and wider Australian and international sports industries. He was previously head of soccer with Elite Sports Properties/TLA Worldwide, national field manager with Cricket Australia, and a lecturer at Masters’ level on ‘sport, law and regulation’ at Victoria University. He has also served as chief executive at Table Tennis Victoria and Baseball Victoria and is an elected board member of VicSport. “Ritchie has a passion for using sport as a tool for social cohesion and improving physical and mental health outcomes for its participants,” the league said in the announcement. “Ritchie is a western suburbs local, having

lived in the area since arriving from the UK and has been involved at a grassroots level with his local football and cricket clubs as a coach and parent volunteer. “Ritchie brings significant management experience and leadership skills to the role, as well as a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges of grassroots sports participation across a range of sports.” League president Meredith Angwin said Hinton was chosen after a comprehensive recruitment process, citing his strategic and commercial development experience as a key factor in his selection. She said he brings expertise and demonstrated capability to develop grassroot sports organisations and work with clubs, participants, commercial and government stakeholders to grow deep partnerships. “Ritchie’s experience will complement our high performing WRFL HQ team who run our football and netball league operations, work with our clubs to grow participation and manage our digital and social media presence

with extensive reach across the west. “The WRFL board is delighted to welcome Ritchie as the new CEO of our league. We look forward to introducing him to our community and sponsors,” she said. Hinton said he was keen to get started in the new role and work closely with the WRFL community. “Our focus will be to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to play football and netball in the Western Suburbs and help our clubs be the best they can be.” Hinton replaces Matthew Duck, who had been in the role since late 2017. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts VAFA The Victorian Amatuer Football Association season will kick off on April 15 next year. The VAFA released its calendar for next year, with all senior competitions set to kick off that weekend. The men’s premier competitions will no longer have two consecutive byes, with one of those byes to be held later in the season. The women’s premier competition will increase to 10 teams and they will play an 18 round season.

VFL Noah Gribble, Matt Keast, Flynn Young and Gennaro Bove are the latest players to recommit to Werribee for next year’s Victorian Football League season. Gribble played 11 games this year, while Keast showed promise in nine matches and Young earned a final round debut against the Northern Bullants. Bove spent much of the year working his way back to full fitness following offseason shoulder surgery. Werribee football manager Mark Micallef said all showed a lot of promise in their first seasons at the club.

WRFL Nicolas Milanovic scored in the first half.

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United falls short again By Tara Murray Western United coach John Aloisi voiced his frustration at inconsistent refereeing following his side’s 4-2 loss to the Central Coast Mariners in the A-League on Saturday. United led the encounter 2-0 at half time after goals to Nicolas Milanovic and Connor Pain had them in control. A red card early in the second half to Nikolai Topor-Stanley for a dangerous tackle left United with 10 men for the rest of the game. The Mariners pounced, scoring four second half goals to come away with the 4-2 win, leaving United win less after the first four rounds. Aloisi said he was unsure whether they would appeal Topor-Stanley’s red card, but said a similar incident earlier in the game against Marco Tulio had gone unpunished. “What I don’t understand is the Tulio challenge on one of our players in the first half,” he said. “No attempt to play the ball and the studs 18 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY Wednesday, 2 November, 2022

are up and above his knee and there wasn’t even a yellow card. “That’s where I get frustrated. We were comfortable with two-nil we were away from home and they weren’t really creating much. “The biggest negative for me was the inconsistency from the referring … yes I have to look at myself and I have to look at my players, but I can’t understand how they can get something so different when it’s a similar challenge.” While frustrated at the refereeing, Aloisi said his players should have been better in the second half. Having been 2-0 up, he said they should have been able to do enough to come away with the points. “The red card changed the game,” he said. “It doesn’t mean we accept that, we have to be more resilient with 10 men. “Show that bit of resilience that we’ve lacked a little bit so far. It hasn’t been the best start for us.

“We have to roll up our sleeves and show character and show what we are capable of doing and we’ve got two games before the break, turn the season around.” Aloisi said the frustration at the refereeing reflected in the way they played in the second half. He said they have to focus on their game and make sure that they defend better and be better with the ball. “Those individual battles that we lost, where we usually defend better or we normally do better, was unlike our players,” he said. “We’re down to 10 men that it is going to be hard, we were two goals in front you should still be able to back ups against the wall, no problem, and show that resilience.” Aloisi said there were no fresh injuries out of the game. James Troisi was ruled out during the week due to a calf strain. Aloisi said they were hopeful of getting a few players back for their match with Adelaide United on Sunday.

The signings continue for Point Cook in the Western Region Football League division 1 off season. Simon Deery joins his former Gippsland Power teammate at the Bulldogs. Deery is an experienced player having played in the Victorian Football League for five seasons. Meanwhile, Jesse Beha returns to the sport after not playing since the pandemic. He most recently played with Black Rock.

Basketball Former Wyndham junior Dejan Vasiljevic is part of the Australian Boomers side for the latest round of qualifiers for the World Cup. It’s a second straight call up for Vasiljevic, who was part of the last round of qualifiers. Vasiljevic is currently playing for the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League season. He is averaging nearly 14 points a game for the top of the table Kings. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Wyndham Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Frustration growing as cricket is delayed again The waiting game continues for cricketers across Melbourne’s west with rain and unplayable grounds playing havoc and it could go on another couple of weeks in some competitions. Competitions across Melbourne’s north-west cancelled all games, men’s, women’s and juniors, on the weekend after heavy rain last week leaving many grounds unplayable. For many competitions, it’s the fifth straight week play has been cancelled. North West Metropolitan Cricket Association had some games round one, but it has been slim pickings since. The Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association had a bye on the weekend due to the long weekend. VTCA president Zoran Havranek said it could be another two or three weeks before

they get play due to more rain predicted and the number of grounds out of action. “It’s not just us, it’s every local association going through the same battle,” he said. “It’s one of those things that is out of our control. “We have 15 grounds out of action. Playing on turf is very different from hard wicket. “Many of the grounds are water logged. Many can’t get equipment on the grounds. “I don’t even feel like we get on in the next two or three weeks.” Havranek said some of the grounds impacted by the Maribyrnong River flooding might not be usable until December He said with different bases on the grounds, clay based in the north and more sand in the west, was another thing they had to take into consideration. With four days already lost, with the fifth rescheduled, some players and supporters

on social media have called for the fixture to change. Havranek said that was something they were considering. “We’ll put it out to the clubs and let them decide,” he said. “The clubs are our members and they are the ones closer to the players.” Havranek said he understood players were frustrated. After two years of COVID-19 impacting cricket, he said this is another blow for local clubs. “It can be a bit disheartening,” he said. “Everyone is ready to go and excited about playing in whites and playing with the red ball. “For the wider community, sport is something that draws people together.” The VSDCA made the call to change its fixture before the latest wash out.

Rayner’s short success By Tara Murray The return to focusing on the track and the shorter distances has paid off for Jack Rayner. Having made the marathon his focus the last few years, Rayner and his coach made the call last year after a few injuries that the shorter distances would be the go. With not one, but two Australian records this year at the 10 kilometre distance, one on the track and one of the road, it has proved to be the right decision. For Rayner it’s been his best season to date, despite a few injury setbacks. “Running the track record in March was the highlight,” he said. “I unfortunately got injured after that so I wasn’t able to run again for another month after that and had a European season, got fit again, ended up getting another injury and had to have another month off after that. “I seem to build back to fitness relatively quick and to be able to string together a good year or so without any injury I’ll hopefully get some even better results.” The Western Athletics star added the road 10 kilometre Australian record to his keeping late last month, winning the Burnie 10. While it wasn’t something he was targeting, it had been on his radar. “I’m over the moon,” he said. “I had my eyes on the race record which was only 11 seconds slower than the Australian record. “My coach had a chat with me and was like see how you are tracking and it’s possible to get both if you get a good run. “I had thought about it, I didn’t know whether it was quite possible or not but it turned out it was.” Knowing what he has done this year, Rayner said it had been slightly frustrating that he hadn’t been able to put a full season together due to injury. But he also looked at it from the other view. “I’m still running the best I ever have off the training I’ve done,” he said. “It is frustrating getting an injury following a really good result. You want to keep building on what you’ve already done, kind of put a stop to it a couple of times. “It lets you reset as well, forces break which can be a good thing even though it’s through injury.” Injuries impacted his ability to train in the lead up to the World Championships and Commonwealth Games. He admits he was disappointed with his World Championships time and while his Commonwealth Games was slightly better it wasn’t where he should have been at.

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Rayner said with his injuries concerns, he’s going to focus on the shorter distances for the time being with the marathon a more long term plan. “In 2018 I pretty much didn’t do any track racing at all,” he said. “My coach said to me, I’m going to keep you in Australia for most of the year and run on the road. “After that he pretty much said I’m going to send you into doing the marathon stuff now cause I think you’ll be able to qualify for the Olympics doing the marathon but he didn’t quite see me making it on the track at that stage. “Ultimately I got injured a few times… that

was very frustrating. So then after that he did a bit of 180 and said I’m going to send you back to the track and that’s when I started running well on the track, late last year and into this year. “I’m still quite young to be going to the marathon, but it’s something I have set my sights on in the future.” Rayner’s next main focus is to make the Australian 10 kilometre team for the World Cross Country championships which are being held in Australia. He’s also keen to qualify for next year’s world championships in the five and 10 kilometre events.

All games before Christmas are now one-dayers. “The feedback received from clubs since the washout on Saturday is, whilst all clubs would like to play two-day cricket, the clear majority want to play the 15 rounds,” VSDCA secretary Ken Hilton said. “The original fixture had first and second XI playing a mix of one and two day games ( nine rounds) up to the Christmas-New Year break. The board has decided that we still retain the nine rounds but convert them all to one-day games.” Tara Murray

Werribee is finding form The confidence is growing at the Werribee Giants in Baseball Victoria summer league division 2. With a focus on youth in its senior program, the Giants were prepared that it might take some time for the sides to click. The senior side has won its last two games to take their record to 3-2 after the first five rounds. On Sunday they beat Bonbeach 8-1. Speaking before the match, coach Andrew Christou said they were happy with how things were tracking across the program. He said they had been confident heading into the game against Bonbeach based on the previous week’s performance. He said this season was about building for the future. “We’re playing a few younger guys so they’ll get a bit more experience,” he said. “There’s three under-18s in the seconds and two under-16s in the seconds as well. “They’re holding their own and focused on doing what they can to hold their spots. It’s about learning and developing those younger guys in the higher grades.” Another youngster, Addison Bishop-Worn is in the first side and is showing some good signs as well. Christou said the older guys had been really good at helping the younger ones. “There’s a lot of older guys out there with that experience that they can pass on to the younger ones.” Christou said in terms of expectations for the season it was about how they develop as a side. The Giants currently sit in fifth. “We want to go out and try to win games,” he said. “It’s more about progressing and learning the game and looking to win more games later in the season when we get more experience.” The Giants women’s side lost in a high scoring affair against Fitzroy in the division 3 west competition. The ladder leading Fitzroy claimed the win 20-16. The Giants sit in sixth spot. Tara Murray Wednesday, 2 November, 2022 WYNDHAM STAR WEEKLY 19

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