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Black Arts Brewers and Blenders owner Joshua Murnane and Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival director Terri Jackson are excited to showcase a number of local beers and ciders as part of the festival. (Damjan Janevski) 307572_05

The best of the west’s brewing talents will be making their way to Williamstown for the return of the Williamstown Beer and Cider. Hosted on Saturday, November 26 from noon to 7pm at Seaworks, the festival will feature more than 100 beers and ciders from more than 20 independent breweries. Event co-organiser Shane Graham said the event will be an opportunity to celebrate local production of beer and cider. “We are excited to be back working with indie producers and local businesses,” he said. “We are loving the support we are receiving from our patrons re-engaging with the event.” “We are supporting the Les Twentyman Foundation again this year with our Giant Beer Raffle.” Mr Graham said one of the highlight vendors will be one of Williamstown’s own beer brewers, Black Arts Brewers and Blenders. “Williamstown’s only operating brewery is a small, conscious brewery ageing beer in repurposed oak barrels,” he said. “We can’t wait to taste their beers at this year’s festival.” Details: www.willybeerfest.com.au

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Newport and Williamstown residents have expressed their dissatisfaction with Labor’s proposed plan to completely close the Champion Road level crossing to traffic. As part of an announcement on October 26, Labor pledged to remove the remaining level crossings along the Werribee line, including Champion Road. Labor proposes building a grade-separated pedestrian crossing at Champion Road that will link with local paths and divert traffic to a proposed new rail bridge at the Maddox Road level crossing.

Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill said the plan would disadvantage Newport and Williamstown residents. “There has been a swift and strong community response to the plan to close Champion Road, which would be a train wreck for residents and businesses in Newport and Williamstown,” he said. “We need to maintain north-south connections between Newport and Williamstown.” Newport Traders Association president Gill Gannon said the proposed closure of the crossing would be “devastating” for the community.

“It was an announcement that took us off guard,” she said. Ms Gannon said the closure would divert traffic onto already congested roads such as Kororoit Creek Road. “The movement of the community is really going to change,” she said. Ms Gannon said the Keep Champion Road Open Facebook page had already attracted more than 850 followers and a petition had also begun to show the community’s opposition to the plans. Liberal candidate for Williamstown Daria Kellander said the closure would add to commute times. “The west needs better infrastructure and

connectivity, not more traffic, congestion and noise,” she said. Further investigations would be required on road improvement options before designs are completed, with community engagement scheduled to begin next year. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said while the closure of the level crossing was the preferred option, Labor would consult with the community. “We’ll work closely with the community to hear their views and take the time to get this project right,” she said. “This project isn’t due for completion until 2030 so we have the time to continue this work.” Details: keepchampionroadopen.com

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Council offers rates reduction By Matthew Sims Flood-affected Maribyrnong residents can apply to have their council rates reduced. At council’s November 8 meeting, councillors voted to offer a 50 per cent rebate on the second quarter rates and municipal charges instalment. Council will also waive the 2022-23 waste charge, apply a 50 per cent rebate to the Residential Vacant Late Rate component where dwellings have been required to be demolished for reinstatement, and waive the planning

application fee for dwellings reinstated on a like-for-like basis in accordance with the Planning Scheme. Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter said the rebate represented a “significant” measure. “It’s fitting that council came together this quickly to look at what we can do whilst we’re still very much in a recovery phase following the devastating floods from some weeks ago,” she said. “We might need to look to further measures to support our community at this time because the rebuild will take time.”

Maribyrnong council also approved a motion to offer a $3500 payment to the Barkly Street Uniting Cricket Club, Footscray Boat Club, Footscray Cricket Club, Footscray Rugby Union Club, Maribyrnong Taekwondo Club, Maribyrnong Youth Club, Western Crusaders Gridiron Club and Maribyrnong Community Garden to assist with replacing equipment lost or destroyed during the flooding. Cr Michael Clarke said he believed the council would stand united to endorse any future flood relief packages. “What we’re doing here is going to, in some

significant way, relieve the burden of trauma,” he said. “The psychological and emotional distress … that many of our residents have been subject to is beyond understanding.” Cr Anthony Tran said the rebate would be in addition to any current pensioner rebates. “It’s a piece of support that our community needs,” he said. Cr Jorge Jorquera said he would advocate for future flood relief packages to look at how to support flood-affected renters.

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Peter and Lola Anderson have been an integral part of the park’s history. (Damjan Janevski) 304393_02

Park celebrates a golden milestone Yarraville’s Cruickshank Park was once only a dream in the head of Peter Anderson in 1969. The Cruickshank Park community will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park on Sunday, November 20 from 11am to 2pm. Park co-founder Lola Anderson said Peter started work to make the area into a park in 1969, with the project committee formed in 1971. “It was opened on July 26, 1981,” she said. Mrs Anderson said her husband used to play around the area. “He and his mates used to play in the quarry holes,” she said. However, the holes were filled up by 1954. In 1972, a landscape architect Mr Dieter

Habicht was engaged by council to design and plan the park. Named after former mayor and councillor George Cruickshank, Mrs Anderson said the community has always been an integral part of the park, with the Friends of Cruickshank Park group still going strong. “This park is 95 per cent community planted,” she said. “It is a park that is run by residents.” Mrs Anderson said council maintenance workers also took “so much pride” in their work in keeping Cruickshank Park well-maintained. “If it wasn’t for the parks and garden team, it wouldn’t look as lovely as it does,” she said.

Mrs Anderson said the celebrations would include a range of family-friendly activities, including an interactive native animal experience and a visit from Melbourne Water to explain what is in the creek. “Hopefully, there is some tadpoles and frogs,” she said. Other special activities will include a princess on rollerblades, live music, insect displays, a sausage sizzle from the Rotary Club of Yarraville, cakes and cupcakes and a display on the park’s history.

A neighbourhood battery will be installed in Maribyrnong if the Labor government is re-elected at the November election. Last week, Labour announced it will invest $42 million to install 100 neighbourhood batteries across Victoria. Batteries will be installed in several locations across Melbourne’s north-west including in Hume, Macedon Ranges, Whittlesea, and Wyndham, increasing the number of homes with access to a battery and providing extra storage capacity for local communities. Increasing storage capacity will mean more households can reap the rewards of returning surplus solar-generated electricity to the grid through feed-in tariffs, meaning more households will have access to cheaper renewable energy even if they don’t have their own solar panels, the state government said. Premier Daniel Andrews said the investment will support 25,000 homes to access local renewable energy, tripling the number of homes that have access to a neighbourhood battery. “Victoria is the battery capital of Australia with a world-leading storage target, now we’re building 100 neighbourhood batteries across the state to make sure all families can share the savings from our solar boom,” he said. The government said the batteries will store clean, cheap energy when it is abundant during the day and feed it back into the grid when it is needed at night. Labor will initially install batteries in 28 communities across Victoria – 15 in metropolitan Melbourne and 13 in regional Victoria. Labor will work with community organisations, local governments and distribution companies to identify the locations for the batteries. Fatima Halloum

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Hobsons Bay councillors recognised for dedicated service Two Hobsons Bay councillors have received recognition for their contributions to the council as part of the Municipal Association of Victoria [MAV] councillor service awards. Held on October 14, the awards celebrated long service milestones of councillors and councillors who have served three or more full terms as mayor. Hobsons Bay councillor Tony Briffa received an award for 10 years of service to Hobsons Bay council. An engineer, Justice of the Peace and

international human rights advocate, Cr Briffa was first elected to the council in 2008, served as deputy mayor in 2009-10, 2010-11, 2017-18 and as mayor in 2011-12. Cr Briffs was re-elected as mayor last week. Cr Briffa said it had been an honour representing the local community as a councillor and as mayor. “I love working with residents, community groups, local businesses, other councillors and council staff, and am proud of what we’ve achieved over that time,” Cr Briffa said.

“I also acknowledge there is always more to do. “I am a passionate advocate for our community, including people living with a disability, elderly residents, young people and LGBTIQ+ people, and it is such a pleasure to do what I can to help improve their lives.” Cr Peter Hemphill received a Mayor Emeritus award as he comes towards the end of his third term as the mayor of Hobsons Bay. Previously mayor in 2008-09 and 2015-16, the Newport resident is now in his seventh term as councillor after first being elected to

council in 1999. Cr Hemphill said it had been a “great privilege” to serve the Hobsons Bay community for three terms as mayor. “I have a great passion for Hobsons Bay,” he said. “It is a great community with an incredible history of contributing to the growth of Melbourne and Victoria. “It is a diverse, beautiful place that has changed so much in the time I’ve been on council.”

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I am honoured to have been elected as the mayor by my fellow councillors to represent our community for the coming year. Furthermore, I am delighted to share that Cr Cuc Lam, Stony Creek ward councillor, has been elected as deputy mayor. I plan to continue to serve my community as I have for more than 15 years – and commit to doing all I can to make our city even better than it is. I have given considerable thought to what I hope to achieve in the coming year and with the support of my fellow councillors, I will look to focus on initiatives that prioritise our wellbeing and provide high-quality amenity and community infrastructure. Getting the basics right and to the highest standards. I can not tell you how much I missed engaging with our community when I was mayor during the onset of the pandemic, and how grateful I am to now to have the opportunity again, to be mayor and able to get out into our community. A few months into my last tenure as mayor in 2020, our lives were all turned upside down with the arrival of COVID-19. It was the start of what would be an incredibly tough couple of years. The pandemic has, however, I believe taught us a lot about the value of community and the value of connection, including the important role our open spaces play in ensuring community wellbeing. Ensuring we continue to explore

Briefs Expanding engagement Maribyrnong council is seeking public input on the best methods to encourage increased community engagement with decision making, as part of the implementation of its Community Engagement Policy. Adopted in February 2021, the policy details a number of principles and commitments to allow for more open, transparent, meaningful and accountable engagement. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the council is also keen to identify better ways to engage with diverse groups. Public consultation closes at 5pm on Sunday, December 11. Details: yourcityyourvoice.com.au/engagement

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opportunities to maximise their value to our community is also on my radar. Along with the opportunity to meet with residents, traders and community groups over the coming months, I also look forward to celebrating our many unsung heroes who have made a significant contribution to the community at our next Civic Awards event. Nominations are now open. Please visit www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ Civic-Awards to submit yours before Friday, November 25.

Victoria Police is placing a target on anti-social or selfish behaviour across Altona, Williamstown and other Melbourne beaches. As part of Operation Summersafe, police officers will be out in force until the end of next March across metropolitan Melbourne’s most loved coastal locations including St Kilda, Half Moon Bay, Altona, and Williamstown through to the Mornington Peninsula. Local police will work alongside a range of specialist resources including the Mounted Branch, Water Police, Public Order Response Team, Highway Patrol, and the Transit Safety Division. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Dynon Road closed in both directions In November and December 2022

Dynon Road between Dryburgh St and the CityLink inbound exit ramp will be closed in both directions from 10pm Saturday 26 November to 7am Thursday 22 December so we can continue building the elevated road between Maribyrnong River and the CBD. Detours via Footscray 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. Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

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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Feedback sought on streetscape By Matthew Sims Footscray residents are encouraged to have their say on three proposed draft concepts for the Bunbury Streetscape improvements project. Maribyrnong council’s concept plans include options to increase greenery with a water-sensitive urban design, climate-appropriate planting, healthy and stable soils, improvement to bike riding along the street with minimal loss in car parking and connection to the heritage of the street and the

arts precinct. About 50 English elms and desert ashes make up the Bunbury Street avenue, with the council deciding to remove 12 of the trees in September, citing their risk to the community following two large limb failures last December. With a number of the English elms initially planted in 1903, a May 4 report by arborists, Homewood, said many of the elm trees were “over-mature and becoming unmanageable in the landscape due to heavy trunk decay and cavities at the base of large stems”.

An April arbor survey report said any works to recreate the historic bluestone kerbing as part of any streetscape improvement works may require further removal of trees along the avenue. The three options include a ‘light touch’ plan, which will reduce traffic speeds to under 30km/h to create a shared road space for bikes and vehicles and widen the southern footpath to meet current standards. Another option proposes introducing fully separated pathways in the northern footpath and in the southern grassed area and a planted

separator in the northern footpath, while a third option will create a new link along the northern side of the street. As part of each proposed plan, the trees which are in good health with high amenity will be retained. Information sessions are scheduled in the Jack Kennedy Room at the Footscray Community Arts Centre at 45 Moreland Street on Saturday, November 12 from 10am to noon, and Saturday, December 3 from 10am to noon. Details: www.yourcityyourvoice.com.au/ bunburystreet or www.bunburytrees.com

Ready to hit the road Bayside P-12 College teacher Ross Schubach will be donning a helmet and pedalling his way along a number of Victoria’s most iconic roads for the 30th time as part of this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride event. Starting in Koroit on November 26, Mr Schubach and the team of 12 students from year 7 to year 12 will be travelling through the state’s south west before finishing in Buninyong on Sunday, December 4. The ride will also mark the 34th time the school has entered a team in the ride, which is more times than any other school participating in this year’s ride. Mr Schubach said the ride provides an opportunity for the students to set achievable goals during the challenging 522-kilometre route. “The students work as a team while on the ride and this gives them skills and experiences that they can apply to their lives,” he said. “This can have significant benefits to a student’s self-esteem.

“With the amount of riding students will do in preparation for the ride, they will become safe and proficient road users with an understanding and perspective of a cyclist.” Mr Schubach said the challenge also encourages a broader world view and a deeper understanding of the values of teamwork. “The opportunity for students to see and experience different parts of Victoria that they may not have the chance to is also an attraction and benefit of taking part. “They work as a team together, but they also gain a sense of community with the other riders.” “I encourage and have witnessed many times our students help other riders on the road and at the campsites.” Details: greatvic.com.au Bayside P-12 College teachers and students are ready for the Great Vic Bike Ride event later this month. (Joe Mastroianni) 305691_01

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Liberal cash splash to save pool By Matthew Sims The Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre will not be decommissioned if the Liberal and National parties win the upcoming state election. Liberal candidate for Laverton Raja Reddy announced $6 million for the centre after the Laverton community collected more than 1100 signatures for a petition to save the pool. “Our commitment will upgrade the community pool and ensure its longevity for

future generations to come, as well as address the needs of a growing local population,“ he said. As reported by Star Weekly, Hobsons Bay council released a report in July highlighting that it “would neither be technically nor financially prudent” to retain the LSFC as part of the Hobsons Bay Aquatic Strategy 2019-30, which would include the construction of water play and youth facilities at McCormack Park to replace the LSFC and the $60 million Western

Aquatic and Early Years Centre [WAEYC]. The report said while the facilities could be retained in its current configuration for a further 20 to 30 years with additional refurbishment and renewal works, a number of elements were reaching a limit of economic viability for the council to maintain or renew. Built in 1976, parents and grandparents of current Laverton residents dedicated their lives towards raising money towards the construction of the facility.

Liberal Party deputy leader David Southwick said he had a number of ties with the pool. “My father is one of those community members who banded together all those years ago, building the pool with blood, sweat and tears,” he said. “Despite the ageing state of the pool and buildings, locals still hold it close to their hearts and we will preserve it into the future.”

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

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

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

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

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

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as well as a 24-7 truck ban along Hyde Street north of Francis Street. Moore Street resident Mal Wilczynski said she moved into the area because she thought there was a truck curfew in place. “I’ve been on Moore Street for about three years,” she said. “I fell in love with the community.“ Working in construction and having to wake up early, Ms Wilczynski said she struggled with getting enough sleep with the high levels of truck noise. “Monstrous trucks and Road Trains roar through our streets, blasting noise into our houses that stops us sleeping,” she said. “They are so heavy they make our houses shake. “There are children on this street, young parents who can’t get their kids to sleep, elderly residents who can not escape the barrage of noise.” Details: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/ bring-back-the-footscray-truck-curfew Matthew Sims

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A group of Footscray residents has renewed calls for Roads Minister Ben Carroll to meet with them to discuss their concerns of health impacts due to truck noise, despite curfews being in place to stop A-double and B-double trucks. The Bring Back the Footscray Truck Curfew community group has launched a petition, which has received more than 500 signatures, and has called for Footscray MP Katie Hall to advocate for Mr Carroll to hear their concerns in person. As reported by Star Weekly, Maribyrnong mayor Anthony Tran and councillor Bernadette Thomas joined Maribyrnong Truck Action Group president Martin Wurt, local MPs Katie Hall and Melissa Horne and Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson to announce signage would be installed along Somerville Road indicating no A-double or B-double trucks were permitted along Somerville Road between Geelong Road and Whitehall Street. Other curfews are in place across Footscray, including Moore Street and Whitehall Street,

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Independent pledge welcomed Hobsons Bay council has welcomed commitments from independent candidate for Point Cook Shwetali Sawant supporting a new pool centre and a sport pavilion upgrade in Altona Meadows. Ms Sawant has committed to secure $40 million towards the proposed Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre [WAEYC] project in Altona Meadows and $3 million towards the redevelopment of the sports pavilion at Bruce Comben Reserve in Altona Meadows. The redevelopment of the sports pavilion

would include additional changerooms, a public toilet, improved storage and a covered viewing area. Listed as one of the key advocacy priorities identified through Hobsons Bay council’s advocacy strategy for 2021-25, the $60 million Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre would include an eight-lane 25-metre pool, a learn to swim pool, a wellness centre with a warm water pool, a gymnasium, an early years’ service and a cafe. Hobsons Bay mayor Peter Hemphill said Ms Sawant’s commitment to the pool was

welcome news. “Ms Sawant has made a substantial pledge, which would go a long way towards bringing the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre to fruition,” he said. Cr Hemphill said the Altona Roosters Rugby League Club was the largest rugby league club in Victoria, with about a quarter of its teams made up of female players. “Improved facilities are required to keep pace with the rapid growth of the tenant clubs,” he said. Ms Sawant said the WAEYC would benefit Altona Meadows residents and

the Point Cook electorate more broadly. “It has the potential to deliver a population catchment of 70,000 to 100,000 living within five kilometres of the facility,” she said. Ms Sawant said the upgrades to the pavilion would allow for improved facilities for the female and junior teams. “The change rooms are not suitable for females and junior teams and the toilets are continuously blocked,” she said. “Our community and importantly our kids deserve better.”

Tricks, flicks on show Braybrook will soon host the best of Australia’s freestyle BMX talent as part of the inaugural Braybrook BMX Fest. Held across the weekend of Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, the festival will host the AusCycling Freestyle BMX National Championships and a Down Underground Flatland BMX Competition at the RampFest Indoor Skate Park. RampFest owner Chris Bierton said he was looking forward to hosting some of the best BMX freestyle riders, with the competitors using a variety of tricks to wow the judges, being scored on their height and style. “It’s a combination of extreme creativity and athleticism,” he said. “Australia has some of the best BMX riders in the world. “There won’t be any shortage of cool tricks for people to see.” Mr Bierton said he can not wait to see local BMX talents show off their skills and compete for the top prize, including Jake Wallwork, Alec Danelutti and Liam Quinlivan in the pro

competition and Cooper Wilson and Xavier Gilbee in the amateur contest. “You’ll be seeing some of the world’s best riders,” he said. Mr Bierton said the festival will also showcase flatland BMX, which is a style performed on flat surfaces and involves riders balancing and spinning the bike. “It’s basically an art form,” he said. The flatland competition will be held from 4pm on Saturday, November 19. RampFest will also host a ‘jam night’ for anybody wanting to show off their skills outside or inside from 5pm on Saturday, November 19. Food and drink will be available from Back Alley Sally’s and Slice Girls West, along with live music. Single-day tickets are available for $10 per person and $7.50 for children, while weekend tickets are available for $15 per person and $10 for children. Details: rampfest.com.au/pages/braybrookbmx-fest-2022-feat-freestyle-bmx-nationalchampionships Matthew Sims

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Honouring teaching excellence The Altona City Rotary Club has recognised the best of the region’s teachers as part of the fifth annual Hobsons Bay Rotary Teacher Awards. For the first time in three years, Rotarians recognised 15 teachers at an in-person event on Wednesday, October 12. The club presented Williamstown High School’s ‘Warchild’ production team with a Team Award. The ‘Warchild’ concert involved students and teachers performing to raise money for families affected by war.

Williamstown High School acting Pasco campus principal Daniel Pearce nominated the production team, which included Jamila Brogan, Lachlan Wyatt, Will Salisbury, Dean Commons, Richard Giles and Kathy Hinch. “This incredible team drew upon the talents of Willi High students to produce an amazing evening with an audience of friends, family, students and teachers coming together to rock the Newport Substation,” he said. “After the last few years, where live music has been a distant memory, the hard work of this that included hours of rehearsals, an

18-hour day to set up and pack up, costume design, make up, lighting and sound, it was mesmerising to see the final product.” Bayside College’s Effie Hatzikosmidis received an Achievement Award for her efforts as a drama teacher and the school’s performing arts co-ordinator, including juggling roles on performance nights and even stepping into roles herself when students are unable to perform due to illness. Bayside College teachers Camilla Bishop, Natalie Hammond, Samuel Levy and Darren Sutcliffe also received a Team Award for their

leadership and collaboration with others to introduce a range of student assessments focusing on skills from prep to year 12. Altona College’s Ashleigh Botica and Lachlan Christopher and Emmanuel College’s Paige Byrne and Kate Challen received Encouragement awards for achievements during the early parts of their teaching career. Award founder and Rotarian Julie Mason said it has never been more important to recognise the efforts of the area’s teachers, as Hobsons Bay re-emerges from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cr Carter makes history Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter has made history, becoming the first female elected as mayor for the third time in the history of both Maribyrnong council and the City of Footscray. Elected unopposed during a special meeting on Tuesday, November 8, Cr Carter said she was looking forward to serving the council for a third time. “For all the joy that being appointed mayor brings me, it is a great responsibility to undertake and one that I do not take lightly,” Cr Carter said. “I want to express my sincere gratitude to my fellow councillors for putting their faith in me for the third time. It’s a great source of pride to me to be the first woman in the council’s history to achieve this feat.” Cr Carter was elected as Maribyrnong mayor in 2011 and in 2020 and has been deputy mayor to outgoing mayor Anthony Tran during 2022. She is the second mayor in Maribyrnong’s

history to serve a third term, following Cr Michael Clarke, who was elected as mayor in 2021. Cr Carter said she was a passionate advocate for a proposed new performing arts and cultural hub for the western suburbs, as well as other cultural festivals. “This mayoral term, I will be advocating for the construction of a performing arts space with a 500-seat plus capacity,” she said. “Our municipality has been without a cultural facility of this type for far too long. “I also aim to explore how we can reimagine and optimise our existing open spaces and acquire more for the community.” Cr Carter said she would aim to drive initiatives which enhance the community’s wellbeing and provide for high-quality community infrastructure. “Getting the basics right and to the highest standards is my motto,” she said. Cr Cuc Lam was elected deputy mayor.

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Action plan for climate justice By Matthew Sims Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places has released an action plan outlining what needs to happen to allow western organisations to adapt to ongoing climate injustices. The culmination of more than 12 months of work supported by the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, the plan was launched during an online event on Tuesday, November 15. Centre for Just Places executive director Susie Moloney said the plan was the result of a number of engagements with groups

across the community health and community service sectors. “It included engaging with over 44 different organisations,” she said. “A lot of the organisations are really aware of how they have to adapt. “Our central message is the climate justice issues puts at the forefront those who are going to be most impacted by climate change.“ Two of Victoria’s air pollution ‘hot spot’ suburbs, Yarraville and Brooklyn, were located in the inner west and rank seventh and eighth in Australia for air pollution concentrations.

Jesuit Social Services’ 2021 Dropping off the Edge report also showed that the western suburbs experiences challenges in terms of overcrowding and housing stress. Brimbank, Melton, Maribyrnong and Wyndham had an average summer urban heat island (UHI) reading 8 to 11 degrees hotter than non-urban area. Ms Moloney said there needed to be more work undertaken to allow for service infrastructure to adapt to climate change. “The state government is doing some work related to adaptation,“ she said.

Ms Moloney said the plan would be used to advocate for further funding and support in leveraging for more collaborative action around climate justice issues from all levels of government, as the total spend on climate change was decreased by 40 percent in the 2022-23 state budget. “There’s a lot more funding and support from the state government needed,“ she said. “A lot of the work that we’ve been doing is a lot of capacity building and literacy building” Details: jss.org.au/what-we-do/centre-forjust-places

Don’t miss 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 90 minute performance can be enjoyed on November 24, 25, 26 at Werribee Mansion.

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Council push on gambling laws By Matthew Sims Hobsons Bay council is spearheading a push for the state government to extend its gambling pre-commitment laws to cover all gaming venues. The state government has introduced laws requiring gamblers at the city’s Crown Casino to pre-commit to losses and time spent on electronic gaming machines [EGMs]. At its meeting on Tuesday, October 11, the council passed a motion to put a motion to the Municipal Association of Victoria’s [MAV]

state council on Friday, October 14 to request it advocates the state government consider expanding these laws to all gaming venues across the state. Hobsons Bay council MAV representative Matt Tyler took the motion to the state council, with the motion being passed with a vote of 93 per cent in favour. “Having grown up with a dad horribly addicted to gambling, I was pleased to gain support for this motion from my Hobsons Bay Councillor colleagues and other councils across Victoria at the recent Municipal

Association of Victoria State Council,” he said. “The proposal builds on the Victorian Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission into Crown Casino, which has set important directions that will have lasting and significant positive impacts across our state.” Cr Tyler said gambling harm meant more than the financial loss individuals suffer. “There are significant volumes of research showing links between gambling harm and impacts on relationships, including family violence, as well as impacts on people’s

Cr Briffa ‘honoured’ to be mayor Hobsons Bay council has elected Tony Briffa as mayor for her second term as mayor and re-elected Diana Grima as deputy mayor. Elected on Friday, November 11, Cr Briffa previously served as mayor in 2011-12 and has been deputy mayor in 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2017-18 after first being elected as a Cherry Lake Ward councillor in 2008. Cr Briffa said she was “very honoured” to be elected mayor for a second time. “We serve an amazing community,” she said. “It’s a community that I’m really proud to have been born in, raised in, went to local schools in, have served on the local council since 2008, and worked with many community groups.” Cr Briffa said she was looking forward to working alongside Cr Grima, councillors, council chief executive Aaron van Egmond and council administration over her coming term. “I will also seek to deliver a mayoral program that focuses on some of the community issues that I’m passionate about,” she said. Cr Briffa’s interests and goals as mayor would include ensuring the council provides quality services and infrastructure, maintaining affordable rates, protecting the environment, advocating for residents’ needs and confirming developments maintain respect for the local community. Cr Grima said she also felt privileged to be re-elected as the council’s deputy mayor. “I’m honoured that my fellow councillors have entrusted me with another term as deputy mayor,” she said. “I take this role very seriously and look forward to working with mayor Briffa and our other councillors as we strive to make Hobsons Bay an even better community to live, work and play,” she said.

Hobsons Bay council has elected Tony Briffa as mayor and re-elected Diana Grima as deputy mayor. (Supplied)

psychological health and wellbeing,” he said. The Alliance for Gambling Reform has also released a new policy paper calling for the restriction of gambling rooms’ opening hours opening hours to be restricted from midnight to 10am, as part of the launch of its End Gambling Harm After Dark campaign. Reverend Costello said more needed to be done to protect people who are vulnerable to gambling harm. “The industry certainly cannot be trusted to act sensibly or compassionately,” he said. Details: www.agr.org.au

Election tool Hobsons Bay council has released a new tool to help voters remain aware of where state election candidates are committing their funding within the region. The tracker would include commitments relating to council-owned services, properties or advocacy priorities from all Lower House candidates for the Williamstown, Point Cook and Laverton electorates. To be included, pledges must be new projects or commitments, have an associated funding amount or contain enough detail to understand exactly what is being funded and relate to council-owned services, properties, or advocacy priorities. Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill said the aim of the tool was not to endorse any candidate or party, but to be a transparent resource to help residents understand where candidates were committing funding and support. “There is often a lot of noise surrounding elections and it can be difficult to keep track of who is promising what,“ he said. “We have created this resource to help our community have a clearer picture of what’s on offer when they cast their ballot. “I urge all Hobsons Bay residents to visit the tracker and find out what’s being promised for their local community.“ All pledges are conditional and depend on the outcome of the election and future party budgets. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov. au/Council/Advocacy-Priorities2021-22/Victorian-Election-2022Commitments-Tracker

Nominations now open for Hobsons Bay’s best citizens Nominations are now open for the Hobsons Bay Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards. With the winners announced on January 26, 2023 at the Australia Day citizenship ceremony at Williamstown Town Hall, the awards celebrate the people who have made a contribution to Hobsons Bay, including through community service, sport, arts and culture, environment, health and wellbeing, business or economic development. Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill said the awards were a chance to acknowledge the achievements of individuals within the community. “ I meet many amazing individuals in Hobsons Bay who go above and beyond for their community,” he said. “The annual Citizen of the Year awards is an opportunity to shine the spotlight on these individuals and celebrate their achievements and contributions to our city. “If you know someone who makes a difference in our community, show them you value their input and nominate them for the

2023 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year awards.” Last year’s Citizen of the Year award winner Kate De Marco said she was a “little taken aback” to learn she had received the award for her work in starting a community pantry in her Seaholme driveway. “I was blown away when I heard I won the Citizen of the Year award for 2022,” she said. “Running the pantry is my way of giving back to the community which has supported me.” Last year’s Young Citizen of the Year award winner Tahlia Kotiau said she was “extremely honoured” to receive the award for her work with the Williamstown Community and Education Centre. “Through the award, I’ve had great opportunities to build the profile of where I work at the Williamstown Community and Education Centre and to be reconnected with the broader community which is especially important following COVID,” she said. Nominations close on Sunday, December 11. Details: https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Council/About-Council/Citizen-Awards

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MY PLACE Yarraville-based artist Matthew Simpson has been a part of the west for more than 25 years. He spoke to Matthew Sims about his artistic achievements and what he loves about the western suburbs. very fortunate that I had art to occupy me and that I live in a place that I like.

What is your connection to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay? I live and work as an artist on the sovereign unceded lands of the Boon Wurrung and Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation and I pay my respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land. I love living in Yarraville and feel very thankful for it.

What does the word ‘place’ or the concept of ‘place’ mean to you from an artistic perspective? Art tells a story and is often a search for identity. Place is part of who you are. My art practice centres on abstract paintings that build up lines into compositions that do not resemble reality but suggest different stories to different people. I am in the habit of giving the larger works titles that fit in a theme. Currently, I am using geological features for titles. For a while, I used the names of all the addresses I have lived at as titles. I had exhibitions called Place Paintings (at a gallery in South Melbourne) and Home Paintings and Location Paintings (at Bassett Gallery in Yarraville). So I have painted paintings called Robert Street, 20 Bayview Road, Hansen Street, Stephenson Street and Stephen Street.

and all the wonderful places to eat in Yarraville such as Cafe Terroni. I enjoy that I can walk to all the amenities and attractions. A bit further afield is West Art Supplies in Buckley Street in Footscray, which is my favourite art supply shop. I have to be careful when I visit as there are so many lovely treasures there I feel like a kid in a candy shop!

What are some of your favourite places to visit or favourite things to do in the area? I favour Cruickshank Park, The Sun Theatre

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What drew you or continues to draw you to the area? I first moved to the west in 1996 when, as a young family, we bought a home in Spotswood. I was drawn by the affordability of the west and stayed when I discovered that the west was a good match for my outlook. The west is more down to earth in my opinion. After Spotswood, I moved to Yarraville and West Footscray and back to Spotswood then Yarraville again. I am settled again in Yarraville and intend to stay here. I am currently enjoying the artistic community called RedWest. RedWest Creatives Co-op Limited is a cooperative for creatives and artists in Melbourne’s western suburbs. RedWest put me in contact with Annette Wagner of Wunder Gym, which has presented continuing opportunities to be seen in group shows. I was excited earlier this year to be a finalist in the Wyndham Art Prize. I am presently painting for an exhibition that will be held at One Star Gallery in West Melbourne in May 2023 with the assistance of a grant from the City of Melbourne.

my Yarraville flat. It has a large window west facing that admits a lot of afternoon sun. The light is good, as I am on the first floor overlooking the neighbouring houses. Other than the light, the fact I am not fighting for survival, my circumstances being stable and favourable, is reflected in my work. During pandemic lockdowns, I could not exhibit or meet with other artists which was isolating. I live a quiet life at the best of times, but I do rely on contact with friends. During the necessary but dark days of restrictions, I feel

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you. I am passionate about science and Scrabble. I enjoy listening to the 3RRR and ABC Science Show and have done so, it seems, for my entire life. Forty years ago, scientists were warning of the greenhouse effect. That we didn’t act then is an indictment on the way we are running (ruining) the world and the short-term political system. I fear there won’t be a Great Barrier Reef for future generations, we have already polluted too much to save it. We live in a strange time where experts are not trusted. I hope Australia is smart enough to invest in science and technology instead of digging up more coal.

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Neighbours flooded by kindness Maribyrnong residents Stephanie Echano and Rebecca Luong have acknowledged the efforts of State Emergency Service [SES] volunteers and the support from members of their Jehovah’s Witness congregation for saving them from the Maribyrnong floods and supporting them during the aftermath. They were living in neighbouring flats and remained unaware of the rising waters during the morning of October 14. Earlier that morning at 4am, the SES had alerted residents to evacuate the area, with another prompt at 6.30am. Ms Luong said she became aware of the developing disaster too late. “My friend called me at 7 am to check up on me, and then I heard the helicopters in the air,“ she said. Ms Echano said they were trapped on all sides by the still-rising torrent. “By the time we woke up and saw the water, both sides of our street were already inundated,” she said. “We got our go-bags ready and notified the SES and representatives from the congregation of Jehovah’s Witness we belong to of our situation. “There was no way out at that point.“ With other residents and the landlord’s family, they climbed a ladder to the roof of their unit block to get to higher ground so they could see the SES boat coming to rescue them. Ms Luong said the SES volunteers were “helpful and kind” during the rescue procedure. “It was so comforting to see the orange uniforms,“ she said. The SES volunteers navigated the boat through the rapids and obstacles, such as trees and cars. The flood destroyed most of the women’s household items, such as furniture, electricals and motor vehicles, yet they said they had felt

Above: Maribyrnong neighbours Stephanie Echano and Rebecca Luong have thanked the community for their support in the aftermath of the flooding. Top right: Stephanie Echano had to evacuate from her unit in the early hours of Friday, October 14. Right: The State Emergency Service volunteers rescued Rebecca Luong via boat. (Pictures: Supplied)

the community spirit. Ms Echano said they were still experiencing mental hardships in the aftermath of the flood, as they were feeling displaced. “I was having dreams about getting lost in the flood,” she said. “I was overwhelmed with any form of

decision-making in the aftermath and was so grateful for the support of our friends’ love and attention.” Ms Luong said the kindness of the community had been a source of hope. “To deal with reality again has been the most difficult thing,” she said.

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Combined Churches Caring Melton chief executive Denise Morris has seen a large rise in demand for foodbank services in the past year.

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Seniors get ‘raw end of the deal’ Seniors living in Melbourne’s north-west are increasingly struggling to cope with rising living costs, as Liam McNally finds out.

WENDY CAVANAGH

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It is an embarrassment ... all of a sudden now there’s just not the money there - Wendy Cavanagh

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isolated case. Ms Morris said that demand for their foodbank service has increased by 58 per cent over the past 12 months, and the largest increase has been in people over 65. She said they used to supply food for eight to 10 over 65’s a month, but in August it was more than 50. “We’ve had a lot of people that have coped well throughout the years that are absolutely distraught that they have to reach out for help,” she said. The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Consumer Price Index measures household inflation and includes statistics about price change for categories of household expenditure. The consumer price index rose 1.8 per cent in the September quarter, and its annual increase of 7.3 per cent is the highest since 1990. Food and non alcoholic beverages alone

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or thirty years, a normal weekend for Wendy Cavanagh involved going to the footy, and out to lunch with her husband and their friends. They’d worked their entire lives and had no issues providing for their four children. These days though, Ms Cavanagh said a pub lunch would chew through about half of her weekly living allowance. Ms Cavanagh is 82 and her husband, Graham, 76. They are now retired, but rising living costs are stretching their pension paper-thin. They moved into an independent living retirement village in Melton after their old rental became too expensive, but rent still takes up over half their income, and essentials like electricity and groceries are taking up more of what’s left over. Ms Cavanagh said she has to be “very methodical” about how she shops. “One week I’ll do cleaning products and the other I’ll do food. I can’t afford to buy big cuts of meat, I barely eat meat because we really can’t afford it,” she said. In September this year a social worker recommended the Combined Churches Caring Melton’s food bank service to Ms Cavanagh. Ms Cavanagh said she didn’t want to do it, that it felt embarrassing. “It is an embarrassment because when you’ve worked all your life and you’ve been able to provide for a family and look after them and then all of a sudden now there’s just not the money there,” she said. “It was embarrassing, but then on the other hand I’m glad that there was something there that we were able to access that made it possible for us to get through. “We wouldn’t have gotten through that time without them, they were fabulous.” Ms Cavanagh said she feels older people are getting the “raw end of the deal” during the current economic downturn, and Combined Caring Churches Melton chief executive Denise Morris said their story is not an

have risen 9 per cent in 12 months. These rises push more and more people into insecure financial situations. Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report 2022 stated that two million, or 21 per cent, of households in Australia have experienced severe food insecurity in the last year. Food insecurity levels are increasing, with 55 per cent of food insecure households reporting that they can’t afford food more often this year than last year. Foodbank Australia defines severe food insecurity as households that sometimes skip meals, or entire days of eating because there’s no money for food. The Foodbank Hunger Report said that increasing cost of living is the most common reason for food insecurity, with 64 per cent of people citing it as a cause. Jesuit Social Services’ Centre for Just Places executive director Susie Maloney said that older people can often be more at risk for certain indicators of disadvantage, especially chronic illness. Chronic illness is also compounded by other factors such as public health wait times, access to quality housing, and access to quality food. Ms Maloney said disadvantage is complex and has a lot of interconnections, her organisation, Jesuit Social Services released their Dropping Off The Edge report in 2021, which measured 37 aspect disadvantage in different postcodes across Australia. The report indexes Statistical Area Level 2’s and gives them a rating of one to five. Melton, Melton South, and Melton West all received the reports highest rating of one, as did many other suburbs in Melbourne’s west including Werribee East, Sunshine, Altona and Delahey. Ms Maloney said the drivers of disadvantage in these areas exacerbate the effects of rising living costs. “The way in which outer areas have been developed and the lack of services and the provision of services is certainly a feature of what we are seeing,” she said.

“In talking about the cost of living, clearly housing affordability, transport costs, fuel costs, are ongoing and challenging, and particularly for communities living in outer areas. “Growth in outer areas is narrowly framed around ideas of affordability being just affordability of a home, all the other living costs are now becoming much more significant, and so we have to really change the way we think about what affordability means.” Ms Maloney said that the recent federal budget contained some positive signs around the increase in supply of social and affordable housing, but there’s more that needs to be done. She said it’s especially disappointing that there’s no commitment to increase the Jobseeker payment and other income support. Hawke MP Sam Ray said he’s been fighting for the best outcomes for communities in his constituency. “The cost-of-living package will ease the cost of living pressure on households in Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan by providing almost 7,000 local families with access to cheaper childcare, increasing paid parental leave to six months and slashing the cost of medicines at the pharmacy by $12.50 per script,” he said. For Ms Cavanagh, the only option at the moment is to grit her teeth and keep going. “I’d like to be able to just walk into the supermarket and be able to buy a decent piece of steak, but all we can buy is a packet of sausages and then I’ve got to divide them in two, so it lasts for two meals. It’s very frustrating. It’s very depressing,” she said. “You don’t know what’s going on in other people’s lives, you can’t just look at someone and judge them “It’s brought about by the economy really. We haven’t told many people, we haven’t even told the family, but we wouldn’t have got through without [the foodbank]. It is what it is.”

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Jamaican Music & Food Festival On Saturday, December 10, like-minded Jamaican music and food fans will get to experience one day of reggae, dub, rocksteady and dancehall music. Sound-tracked by the very best DJs, artists and live music the country has to offer, the Jamaican Music & Food Festival has become a benchmark for performance inspired by and straight out of Jamaica. Come together to experience one glorious summertime day of reggae, dub, rocksteady and dancehall music. Seaworks Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown from 11am. ■ www.jmff.com.au

International Cadet Class 2022 The Royal Yacht Club of Victoria is hosting the International Cadet Class 2022 World Championship incorporating the International Cadet Class 2022 Australian Championship and International Cadet Class World Championship. The International Cadet Class is the only World Sailing doublehanded junior class boat catering for the ages of 7-17. It is currently sailed in 19 countries across four continents. As well as an action-packed sailing schedule, there will be a strong social program including activities, food and drinks and live music. The event runs between December 19 and January 2, between 10am and 5pm. ■ rycv.com.au

Footscray Night Market The Footscray Night Market is set to return this December taking place on three Friday evenings in the historic gardens of Railway Reserve in Footscray. Each Friday night will offer a different cuisine from around the world matched with a full line-up of entertainment showcasing each culture. Applications are now open for local food traders who are interested to trade at the Footscray Night Market. 5pm to 9pm on Friday, December 2, 9 and 16. ■ www.foodietrails.com.au/events/footscraynight-market-2022

Motoring group November is a busy month for the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group. On Sunday, November 20, the group’s annual show is being held at Apex Park in Queen Street in Altona, where visitors will be able to view lots of cars, enjoy a meal and drink while listening to the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Band. On Saturday, November 26, the group will have a static display at the Geelong Revival Festival. ■ HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670

Community jumble sale Saturday, November 19 from 9am to 2pm. Lots of books, games, homewares, plants for sale. Pilgrim Uniting Church at 75A Bayview Road in Yarraville. Interested in having a stall? ■ Ros, roslynharris@optusnet.com.au

Introduction to computer classes The Williamstown Community and Education Centre is offering free enrolment for the rest of the year for Beginners Computer classes. Classes are on most days of the week, mornings or afternoon, at either Joan Kirner House Williamstown or Altona North Library. ■ Lynne, 9397 6168

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Monday during school terms from 1-3 pm at Altona Library. ■ Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705 or vintage@esc.net.au or Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com

Newport Fiddle and Folk Club 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, why not 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 welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Saturday, November 19. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Second Newport Scouts at 6 Market Street in Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

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

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

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

and fourth Mondays and at the Altona Badminton Centre at 271 Mason Street in Altona North.

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

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.

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

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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 at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7.00-9.30pm. ■ Helen Fairlie, 0474 498 052

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. It meets 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 on 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and -NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■ 1300 22 22 22 or www.aatimes.org.au

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Previous experience working in media or with an industry organisation at a senior level. • Previous extensive experience with management and leadership of staff at a senior level.

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The Victorian Country Press Association (VCPA) has been rapidly growing and evolving with the renaissance of independently owned local news media businesses across the country.

We therefore seek comment from any interested person or parties that considers they may be affected by these applications. Submissions on this proposal will be accepted until 4pm on 7 December 2022 and will be taken into account in determining these applications.

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By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring How this as a recipe for cooking up a successful motor vehicle? Start with the base of Australia’s top-selling brand for the past 25 years, add a badge that’s been around since 1967 and accumulated more than 1.5-million sales here. Then bulk it up to get into the booming compact SUV market, and top it off with the latest in fuel-saving hybrid technology. What you get is the brand-new Toyota Corolla Cross, a compact SUV that is likely to scare the pants of every other competitor in its highly-ompetitive market segment. After a long period when Toyota’s smallest SUV, the RAV4, grew into a mid-sized model leaving the compact field open to numerous competitors from other brands, it now has three vehicles in contention, Yaris Cross, C-HR and now the Corolla Cross. There are three Corolla Cross three variants, GX, GXL and a new name, Atmos. As is the norm with Toyota each comes with a hybrid option which adds between $2500 and $3000 to the price while GXL and Atmos are also available with all-wheel drive. Prices, prior to on-road costs, range from $33,000 for the entry level 2WD GX petrol through to $49,050 for our test vehicle, the Atmos AWD hybrid.

Styling Although it sits on the same platform as the Corolla hatch, the Cross has a totally different body as befitting an SUV. The styling is quite conservative but that’s unlikely to deter the typical Toyota buyer who prefers function over fashion. While it shares much with the Corolla its outer appearance is more mini-RAV4 than maxi-Corolla with a snub-nosed grille featuring the Toyota logo, with blue highlights in the centre. GXL and Atmos add front foglights, enhanced LED headlights and roof rails. The Atmos gets a two-piece panoramic moonroof.

Safety In addition to the usual mandatory safety features all Corolla Cross variants come with eight airbags, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert; and ISOFIX child seat anchors. Also standard in all models is the latest

The all-new Corolla Cross is Toyota’s latest compact SUV.

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Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 package which adds a pre-collision safety system with pedestrian and cyclist detection, active cruise control, lane trace and departure alert with steering assist, lane change assist with deceleration assist, road sign assist, door exit warning and automatic high beam. In addition, GSX gets parking support brake with vehicle and object detection and a panoramic view monitor. Atmos adds pedestrian detection to the parking support brake feature as well as advanced park assist. Corolla Cross has yet to receive an ANCAP rating but the maximum five points would seem certain.

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Toyota Corolla Cross 2.0-litre petrol / electric hybrid five-door wagon

Corolla Cross is the first Toyota in Australia to get the brand’s new multimedia system. The entry-level GX uses an 8.0-inch touchscreen, GXL and Atmos get a 10.5-inch screen. The resolution is sharp and fast to respond with the option of using voice activation. Satellite navigation is standard in the GXL and Atmos. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto along with a single Type-C USB port in the front console of the GX and two in the centre console of the GXL and Atmos. Behind the steering wheel there’s a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster in the GX and GXL, with a much larger (12.3 inch) one in the Atmos. Corolla Cross also gets the latest version of the Toyota Connected Services communications system that uses the myToyota Connect smartphone app to allow owners to do

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MODEL RANGE GX Petrol 2WD: $33,000 GX Hybrid 2WD: $35,500 GXL Petrol 2WD: $36,750 GXL Hybrid 2WD: $39,250 GXL Hybrid AWD: $42,250 Atmos Petrol 2WD: $43,550 Atmos Hybrid 2WD: $46,050 Atmos Hybrid AWD: $49,050 SPECIFICATIONS

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such things as remotely check the status of the doors and lights, access information such as the vehicle’s last known location and recent trips, or start the engine or climate control.

Driving The taller body of the Corolla Cross assist with access while the higher driving position, large windscreen, side windows and mirrors together with a relatively narrow A-pillar combine to provide excellent visibility to the front and side, only let down a bit by a fairly skinny rear window. There’s a reassuringly solid feel to the Cross

and it’s easy to drive and park around the urban environment which is most likely to be its home with steering which is relatively light but direct and intuitive. Apart from the battery-only start and silent running the Atmos hybrid that we tested had that sharp acceleration that we enjoy in all vehicles with an electric component. Suspension is well-balanced although we did get knocked around when maneuvering through a badly-cratered section of our drive courtesy of some recent flooding. Toyota is playing a waiting game in adopting pure electric and plug-in hybrid technology relying – very successfully – on the hybrid variants that feature across the range with sub- 5.0 L/100 km fuel consumption relatively easily achieved.

Summing up Everything about the new Corolla Cross points to it being a major success for Toyota. The Corolla name brings decades of credibility while the SUV body adds the family-friendly practicality that is so popular at this time. Add it’s neat styling, comparatively spacious interior, capable performance and excellent fuel economy and we expect it to overtake its compact SUV rivals within the next 12 months. All Toyotas now come with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty. This can be extended to seven years on the engine and driveline, and 10 years on the hybrid battery, subject to all scheduled servicing being done at Toyota dealerships. There is also five-year capped price servicing due every 12 months or 15,000 kilometres at just $230 per visit.

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Dogs split results on the weekend It was a mixed weekend for Footscray in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition, as it split its two matches. After finally getting out on the pitch the previous weekend, teams got double the action on the weekend with two one-dayers. Footscray started the weekend with its first win of the season on Saturday, beating Frankston Peninsula. The match, which was originally scheduled as a two-day match, became a one-dayer after losing the first five days of the season. The Bulldogs welcomed back skipper Dylan Kight from injury in a welcome boost for the side. Footscray won the toss and elected to send Frankston Peninsula in on its home deck. Frankston was bowled out 197 in the 45th over. Umair Butt, who made his debut for the club the previous week, took three wickets for the Bulldogs. Footscray lost two early wickets before

Daniel Sartori and Dean Russ steadied the ship. While Russ fell for 62, Sartori continued on and helped guide the side to victory. The Bulldogs finished 4-200 in the 44th over. Sartori finished 104 not out off 116 balls. He hit 11 fours and two sixes. The Bulldogs second and third XIs also came away with wins, with Aiman Nadeem hitting a century in the third XI. The Bulldogs first XI were back in action the following day against Northcote at Bill Lawry Oval. Northcote was sent in by the Bulldogs and made 5-256 from its 50 overs. Joshua Sundberg was the star of the show, making a run ball 100 not out. Ash Armstrong was the pick of the bowlers for the Bulldogs, taking 2-37. The Bulldogs were in trouble at 4-36, before steadying through Armstrong and Kight. The two put on 54 before falling

in quick succession. The Bulldogs continued to struggle to put on the runs and were eventually all out after losing their last three wickets for just six runs. The Bulldogs were bowled out for 158 in the 45th over. Malith Cooray top scored with 45 for the Bulldogs. After the first three rounds, the Bulldogs sit in 14th. They will be back in action this Saturday in another one-dayer, facing the Camberwell Magpies. Essendon, St Kilda, Melbourne, Prahan, Ringwood, Fitzory Doncaster, Kingston Hawthorn and the Camberwell Magpies were the other winners on Sunday. After three completed rounds, Northcote and Melbourne are the only undefeated teams remaining. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts Big V The Altona Gators women’s side will play in the Big V division 1 competition next season. The Gators, who finished runners-up this year in division 2, have been promoted due to a vacancy in division. A Basketball Victoria spokesperson said the Gators were promoted as they were the best placed team after sustained success the last two years. The Gators had try outs last week as they look to strengthen their squad.

By Tara Murray Australian netball star Brodie Roberts only dreamed of the opportunities that he has got the last month on the netball court. After international men’s netball sidelined since the COVID-19 pandemic, Roberts and Australian men’s team were back on court and in a big way. Televised matches, autograph sessions, camps with the Australian Diamonds and an invitation to an international event, just some of the new elements for the men’s team in the last couple of months. Roberts said it’s been a crazy few weeks both here in Australia and in New Zealand. “It has been amazing,” he said. “The first tour against New Zealand and having televised matches is insane. Then a home match in Melbourne at John Cain Arena. “I’ve watched Australia, the Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood so often. It had always been a dream. “Men’s netball are the sport’s biggest supporters but we never thought these opportunities would come.” This year was the fifth straight year that Roberts had been picked in the Australian squad. He had some nervous moments earlier in the year, when he hurt his calf at the national championships, which were used to select the team. He did enough and was among those picked to play against New Zealand, England and in the Fast Five championships. The matches were to coincide with the Australian Diamonds matches. “One of the amazing parts was the training camp at the AIS with the Diamonds,” Roberts said. “It felt like the pinnacle at the start of the month. Being in that high performance environment, we were viewed in that same lane.” Once on court, the Aussies split the opening two matches against New Zealand meaning the decider would be held in Melbourne. Roberts said while they would have loved to have won all three matches, the chance to win the series at home was pretty special. They would also meet some of their fans, wanting autographs from their newest heroes. “It was amazing,” Roberts said. “I’ve been a netball fan my whole life and I had people coming up saying they like how I play goal attack.” Roberts said the Fast Five competition was a different experience, as the men played official games for the first time. “We had played a few practice matches,” he said. “It wasn’t the result we were after but the

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Bowls Yarraville Footscray made it two in a row in the Bowls Victorian weekend pennant premier division on Friday night. Facing Fitzroy Victoria, Yarraville Footscray claimed the win, 83 (14)-78 (4). For Yarraville Footscray, Nelson Ball’s rink won 21-15 and Brett Mahoney’s rink won 24-18. Altona suffered a 75 (14)-71 (4) loss to Richmond Union. Nathan Wilson and Nick Cahill were the winning skips for Altona. Altona sits fifth on the ladder and Yarraville Footscray sits in ninth spot.

WRFL Laverton has announced two key signings for next year’s Western Region Football League division 3 season. Antony Pasqua, a ruck-forward, joins the club having previously played at Moonee Valley and Keilor Park, while former Sandringham Dragon Ayang Nyanjok joins the club having played in the AFLQ competition this year.

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first ever international even the men’s team has been invited too. It was ground broken for us.” The courts on the world stage are a long way from the Altona Netball Association where he started playing. His mum was coach of the Williamstown Tigers and if they were short of players, she would get him to play. The next season he signed up for Netta and was hooked on the sport. A number of people have stepped up to help Roberts get to the highest level, one being his secondary college coach at Williamstown

High, Marg Lind. “I acknowledge her as being the biggest coach in my netball career,” he said. “She coached me from year seven to year nine and invited me down to City West Falcons trainings when Kate Moloney and Liz Watson were playing there. “My game has stepped up now since I’ve moved into my senior career.” The now Geelong resident is back in the Falcons fold this year as part of the Altona Falcons men’s team program in the M-League. Roberts attention will turn to the M-League season, but not before a well earned break.

Williamstown was firing on all cylinders on Sunday against Preston in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2. After losing their first game midweek to Port Melbourne 3-0, the Wolves bounced back with a 26-2 win against Preston on Sunday. The Newport Rams suffered an 8-6 loss to Ormond Glenhuntly on Sunday, after beating Fitzroy 7-2 in the mid week game. The results mean Williamstown is on top of the ladder after eight rounds, while Newport sits in third spot. The two teams are next in action this weekend. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Williamstown sign up former AFL duo for 2023 New Williamstown recruits Oscar McDonald and Marty Hore are keen to help the club return to where it belongs in the Victorian Football League. Last week, the Seagulls announced the signing of the duo, adding some more experience to the squad for next season. McDonald joins the club straight out of the AFL, having played 86 games at Melbourne and Carlton. Hore spent last season at North Melbourne’s VFL side, having played 14 games at Melbourne. It was that Melbourne connection with Seagulls coach and former Melbourne assistant Justin Plapp that helped get the pair across the line. McDonald said Plapp was the only former coach he still kept in touch with. “I still have dreams to still play AFL, that might happen it might not,” he said. “I really wanted to play at the highest level I could and at the moment that’s VFL. “We’ve [McDonald and Plapp] been in contact for a long time and Williamstown just stood out to me as I really wanted to play for

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a standalone club that has a community feel about it. “It ticked all the boxes and I’m keen to get going. Horey a good friend from Melbourne days as well, all aligned and made sense.” McDonald said coming to a standalone to get more opportunities was part of the bigger picture in coming to the Seagulls.

He said the last couple of injury riddled years, he was hoping that were past him and was hoping to be in full training about Christmas time. Hore said being involved in a club that had that real community feel, while still being at a high standard was something that attracted him.

Jolley a Seagull again By Tara Murray The itch to play football is still there for Victorian Football League legend Ben Jolley and it has seen him return home. After leaving Williamstown at the end of 2018, Jolley will be back in Seagulls colours next year after signing on with the club. Jolley, who is approaching 300 games, said he had done a lot of thinking since the end of the VFL season and decided to go around for at least one more season. “The old saying, long time retired, has been something ringing in my ear for a number of years to be honest,” he said. “While there is still an itch to be scratched, the itch being to play and contribute, why not pursue it. “I’m physically and mentally wanting to do it and go for it.” While the now 36-year-old hadn’t left Williamstown the way he would have liked the first time, the club, which he says like home, held a lot of great memories. After three seasons at Port Melbourne and one at Essendon, he felt coming back to the club he captained between 2012 and 2017 was the perfect fit. He said it was also special for the family who had been part of the journey along the way. “I’ve been here a very long time. Plappy [coach Justin Plapp] was the development coach back in 2010,” he said. “I got a good insight into Plappy and watched his career progress. “Going back even further Jeff Andrews [coaching director ] was one of my coaches back at Calder [Cannons] in my final year. “When there was the possibly for me to play and my interest and then their substituent interest, then I don’t like to complicate things at this time of year very much. “If there’s interest and someone keen and it’s a really good fit, the decision is made pretty quickly.” Plapp said Jolley helps fill one of the voids they had from this season having lost a lot of experience on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Jolley, his plan is to continue to work hard and set the standards as he always has done. He said he would bring back the knowledge he gained at Port Melbourne and Essendon, the latter where he was an assistant coach. As for the game 300 milestone he has been chasing for several years. Jolley said it’s not something he is focusing on. “It’s not going to be a number we speak about again until I’ve played the

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Varcoe joins the Eagles Yarraville Seddon has received a massive boost with AFL premiership player Travis Varcoe committing to the club for next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. On Thursday, the Eagles announced that Varcoe would join the club next season in a playing capacity. Varcoe, a two-time premiership player, played 230 games with Geelong and Collingwood. Eagles coach Brad Julier said they had been speaking with Varcoe for a couple of years. “It’s pretty big for us,” he said. “We’ve been in contact for the last couple of years as he lives locally. “He’s played a couple of games in Darwin the last couple of weeks and he’s got the bug back to play. “We spoke to him before he want to Darwin and he said let me see how I go in Darwin. “He came to us and we were keen to get him on board.” Julier said getting someone into the squad with that experience was massive for the club. Varcoe also works with the Western Bulldogs. “He’s played under some great coaches,” he said. “The experiences that he can pass on will be fantastic.” Juiler said Varcoe will have a big impact on and off the field. He said leadership would be the biggest factor. “It’s a lot more about leadership for us,” he said. “ What he can do talent wise is a bonus. “The direction he can provide, it will be like another coach out there.” Outside of the signing of Varcoe, Juiler said things were going really well at the club. He said they were hoping to close the gap on the top sides. “We’ve got some young juniors back to the club,” he said. “There’s a couple of other guys we’re looking at adding. “We’re in great shape so far. With a full year of development in division one, hopefully we can take the next step.”

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299th,” he said. “When it was a possible achievement, the season was cancelled with COVID, then we had a season cut in half and not really being considered at Essendon this year.

The club had chased him 12 months ago, but he played with North Melbourne instead. “We [Hore and Plapp] kept in contact a bit since I finished up at Melbourne,” he said. “I think the club is heading in a great direction with a good young list. I’d been talking to Oscar a bit and we said let’s make the move to Williamstown, a stand alone club, has that local footy club feeling but playing at a really high level of footy. “The club is heading in the right direction and I want to be part of that.” Plapp admitted that 2022 had been a real struggle for the club and they wanted to make amends next season. He said the additions of the likes of McDonald and Hore would help with that. “I’ve been really lucky to have a relationship with these two boys and they’re exactly what the club needs. Players the club is going to build around and fantastic players for our young men to really leverage off and learn and take us to where we want to go in our football journey.”

“If that happens, fantastic. I’m preparing to play a year of football and whatever magic number spits out at the end of it, will be the number. Then we’ll sit down at the end of the year and see where it takes me.”

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Yarraville opens its winning account Yarraville will take plenty of positives out of its first win of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west season on Saturday. The Eagles showed some form with both the bat early and then the ball to come away with the points against Noble Park. Captain-coach Jonah Koch said it was a good result for the group. “We can’t complain at all,” he said. “On another day we probably would have wanted a few more runs, but credit to the bowling group who got the job done. “We’ll just work even harder this week.” The Eagles made 137, bowled out for in the 43rd over. The score could have been a bit higher, after starting the innings 0-73. Koch said there was some positive out of that. “Sometimes last year we struggled up front to establish an innings,” he said. “We just got to work on the back end of the innings and make sure we close it out. “Noble Park did bowl well through the middle and the end of the innings, so credit

to them too.” Aidan Salvado top scored with 58 at the top of the order. Despite not having a big score to defend, it was enough with the Eagles bowling Noble Park out for 94. Ashane De Silva 5-17 off nine overs. Koch said they were pretty pleased with the bowling performance. “Any time you bowl a side out for under 100, you’re pretty happy,” he said. “Ash De Silva really set it up with his leggies and bowled exceptionally well. All the other bowlers just held up an end while he did what he did.” For the first year coach, aside from the weather and several weeks of no play, things had been going well. He said they were just happy to get out on the park and play. “It’s nice to be on the park playing,” he said. “We’ve got a pretty similar line up to last year and I think we’re heading in the right direction.”

This weekend the Eagles face Box Hill and Balwyn in two important fixtures. In other results, Spotswood and Altona remain undefeated. Spotswood easily overcame Mt Waverley. Mt Waverley made 8-172 from its overs, before Spotswood finished 3-176 in the 38th over. Captain Jackson Knight top scored with 70 not out. Altona came away with the win against Taylors Lakes. The Lions made 9-134 from their overs with James Grubb taking three wickets. The A’s then made 5-136 to claim the win. Adam Yates made 61 not out. Williamstown suffered its first loss of the season, falling short against Box Hill. Box Hill made 9-187 before bowling the Seagulls out for 173. Tara Murray Ash De Silva.

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Keane scratches an itch By Tara Murray Western United striker Hannah Keane had always wanted a second opportunity to come out to Australia to play in the A-League Women’s competition. After not playing in her first stint while at Melbourne City, Keane went away and worked on her game playing at home in America and in Europe. But the itch to play in Australia still remained in the background. “Last time I was with Melbourne City I thought I had a spot up until the last week,” she said. “They brought in another international, a seasoned pro. I would have picked her over me too. I think I would have been able to do well in this league. “I’ve got a better outlook on soccer and football and come back with all these experiences I have now.” Keane said getting her second chance was the perfect result of the disappointment of last time. She said her signing with United seemed to be the perfect match.

“I reached out to my old NPL [National Premier League] coach at Alamein from the last time I was here,” he said. “I asked if he knew any A-League coaches and whether he could give me some contact details so I could scope out interest. “He goes, ‘in five minutes Mark [Western United coach [Mark Torcaso] is going to call you’. He coached Calder United and he remembered me. “He gave me these spiel and it looked good and I thought I should give it a chance.” Keane would quickly sign on as the club’s first female international player, which she said was really special with the small number of internationals allowed to play in the competition. Keane has already had an impact in the club’s two practice matches, both against Melbourne Victory. She scored the winner in their first match, while she also scored in the side’s win on Thursday against Victory. “I’m really proud of everyone,” she said. “I’m a striker so the aim is to score a lot of goals, but looking more at a non-personal want,

I want Western to show what it can be. “They’re training the players really well and there’s a good culture for the girls and the back room staff. “Everyone is putting time and effort and hopefully only good results can come from that.” Keane said that while coach Mark Torcaso isn’t putting much pressure on the group, heading into the season, she said the girls were keen to show they mean business. “Mark says no pressure, it is fine whatever happens,” she said. “We want to show them… We know we can beat them “We’re in our first season at the club. We’re really motivated, and really fired up to go well.” United will play their first match this Saturday against Victory at their home ground in Caroline Springs. Keane said they can’t wait to take to the field. “We’re so ready, but I’m also a little bit nervous,” she said. “We play Victory and they know what we are about as we beat them. It’ll be really fun at home in the west showing the community pathway to the A-League can be successful.”

It was a Trent Lawford masterclass for the Yarraville Club on Saturday in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Lawford was at his destructive best against Aberfeldie, helping guide the Clubbers to their first win of the season. Lawford made a massive 151 off 86 balls which included 15 sixes and seven fours, as the Clubbers made 7-278 from their 40 overs. The Clubbers bowlers then backed it up, bowling Aberfeldie out for 142 in the 33 over. Heath Beveridge took 5-43 off eight overs. The Druids suffered a second straight loss, losing to St Albans on the final ball. The Druids made 8-130 from their overs. St Albans needed the whole 40 overs to get the runs, finishing 5-131. In other senior division games, Westmeadows is undefeated after beating Keilor on the back of a century to Donovan Pell, Haig Fawkner was too strong for Sunshine United and Deer Park got its first win in senior division, beating Craigieburn. In division 1, Altona North was too strong for the Doutta Stars in a low scoring affair. Altona North was bowled out for 100 with Luke Rainone top scoring with 20. The Stars also failed to get going with the bat and were bowled out for 86. Altona North shared the wickets around, with three players taking two each. In division 2, West Newport beat Newport-Digman. Newport-Digman was bowled out for 85, before West Newport made 4-89 in reply. Altona Roosters made 4-144 in reply with Williamstown CYMS’s 142. Footscray United snuck home against the Greenvale Kangaroos. Footscray made 104 before bowling the Kangaroos out for 100. Kingsville suffered a loss to St Andrews Pascoe Vale. St Andrews made 8-179 before bowling Kingsville out for 131. In division 3, Williamstown Imperials lost to Caroline Springs, while in division 4, Williamstown Colts beat the Williamstown Congs, Roxburgh Park beat Laverton and Gellibrand beat St Andrews.

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