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Make festive memories It’s going to be a December to remember in Brimbank. Council kicked-off its festive celebrations on Thursday with Sunshine deLights. The event at the Civic Green featured roving reindeer, a roller skating elf and the big man in red himself, Santa, and marked the switching on of the Sunshine Library lights. And the fun doesn’t stop there, with a stage show and Christmas carols at Keilor Community Hub, 704b Old Calder Highway, Keilor on Friday, December 9, 6.30-10pm; free Santa photos at 63 Alfrieda Street, St Albans, on Saturday, December 10, 11am-2pm; a screening of the movie, The Santa Claus, at Sunvale Community Park, Neil Street, Sunshine, on Friday, December 16, 6.30-10pm; carols in St Albans Square, 331 Main Road East, St Albans, on Saturday, December 17, 6-10pm; and roving performers at shopping precincts throughout the month. Mayor Bruce Lancashire said: We’ve had some tough years in the community and we’re looking forward to making this Christmas extra special”. Details: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/ christmas2022 ■ Sunshine deLights pictures: Page 11
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Homegrown World Cup hero By Liam McNally
said Leckie had tried AFL for a year first for St Albans’ under-11’s side. “They wouldn’t pass the ball to him, so he decided he was going to try soccer because he told me that if he gets the ball then they’ve gotta get it off him,” he said. “He decided when he started playing, he said ‘I’m not gonna get a job dad, I’m gonna become a professional soccer player’. I said, ‘oh, are you?’ “I’d have to take him to training and the minute I’d walk in from work he’d be saying ‘c’mon dad let’s go’, wouldn’t even eat anything or change, and that’s how he’s been ever since, it’s just train, train, train, work hard. He’s done
very well.” Brimbank Stallions vice president Robert Di Filippo said the club is not “one bit surprised” with the goal he scored. “We at the club are obviously very proud of Mathew in both who he is as a person and all that he has achieved throughout his career,” he said. “Mathew started his football career here at the club as a junior, he was a great kid who was clearly very talented and dedicated to the sport. “As a player you always remember your first club and we are very proud to be part of his history!” 12577185-HC49-22
As Mathew Leckie scored the game-winning goal for Australia against Denmark in the World Cup Qatar, his family were shouting at their TVs, watching his World Cup exploits from their home in Eynesbury. Hailing from Melbourne’s west, Mathew’s goal was enough to secure Australia a place in the round of 16 for just the second time. The Socceroos then faced Argentina on Sunday, losing 2-1. Leckie’s father, Edward Leckie has been living in the Melton area for about 30 years,
and said watching his son’s goal in the early hours of last Thursday morning was “amazing”. “It took me 10 minutes to calm down,” he said. “He’s been working so hard, and he’s been close so many times with the Socceroos and he’s finally got his career goal so I’m very happy for him.” Mathew grew up in St Albans in his younger years, before his family moved further west where he attended Kurunjang Secondary College. Edward remembers taking Leckie to his first soccer practices for the Brimbank Stallions, he
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By Jordan Doherty A digital maternal mental health screening program trialled in Brimbank is being rolled out around Australia in a bid to identify mums at risk of perinatal depression and anxiety. Brimbank council’s Maternal and Child Health Service was the first in Australia to trial the Centre of Perinatal Excellence’s iCOPE application. The council’s MCH service conducted more than 10,000 iCOPE screens as part of the trial. The iCOPE screening program means all local mums have access to regular mental health screening throughout their perinatal journey. According to the Centre for Perinatal Experience (COPE), the sooner the symptoms are detected, the faster the treatment can begin. COPE founder and executive director and psychologist Nicole Highet said Brimbank has been a standout leader among health services across Australia with its early adoption and championing of the iCOPE screening platform. “One of the big gaps in advancements of detecting mothers at risk, was seeing the way screening was being done face to face and the results it was getting,” she said. Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire said council was thrilled to have trialled iCOPE and looked forward to continuing to screen very new parent in its care. “Perinatal anxiety and depression is a serious issue facing our community. Brimbank’s Maternal and Child Health Service supports more than 2800 babies per year, so the iCOPE screening tool is making a real difference
Brimbank is gearing up for Christmas with a special program of no-charge festive activities with fun for all the family. Here’s just a few of the highlights of the program: • Friday 9 December 6.30-10pm, Christmas comes to Keilor: An evening with a real European flavor, including a stage show with Christmas carols and performances by local community groups, a visit and photo opportunity with Santa, neon installations, craft activities, face painting, market stalls and food. • Saturday 10 December, 11am-2pm, Photos with Santa: If you’re in search of the great bearded man, be sure to get down to the reserve at 63 Alfrieda Street, St Albans and have a no-charge instant photo taken with Santa. • Friday 16 December, 6.30-10pm, The Santa Claus: Movie under the Stars at Sunvale Community Park, Sunshine. Enjoy our outdoor cinema as well as Christmas carols, a visit and photo opportunity with Santa, neon installations, face painting, market stalls, craft activities, food and entertainment. • Saturday 17 December, 6-10pm, Christmas Carols: St Albans Square is the place to be, just opposite the train station. For details and how to get involved visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/christmas2022
Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Draft Creating Better Parks Policy • Brimbank Lifelong Learning and Plan – Provide your feedback Strategy – Help us develop our next strategy • Taylors Lakes Easement Shared User Path – Let us know your • Disability Advisory Committee thoughts on the draft concept – Express your interest to join our design Disability Advisory Committee
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Enjoy some family-friendly entertainment and fun when we open three new community spaces in Brimbank. All three celebrations will be held on Saturday 10 December at these new parks:
Come along to the Libraries Christmas Show for a morning of reading some festive stories, singing songs and spreading cheer. The no charge event will be held at Bowery Theatre, St Albans, on Wednesday 14 December, 10.30-11.30am. Visit creativebrimbank.vic.gov.au to learn more.
• Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, Stadium Drive, Keilor Downs opening event: Family friendly entertainment, music and a free BBQ from 11am • Leslie Street, St Albans, Pocket Park launch: Live entertainment, music, face painting, balloon crafts, from 11am • Cary Street, Sunshine North, Pocket Park official opening: Family-friendly entertainment, and a free coffee van from 10am. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/events to learn more about these community celebrations.
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for our community, allowing our service to continue to offer new parents with the best possible care and mental health support,” he said. “We’re proud to have been Australia’s first maternal and child health service to take part in the early iCOPE clinical trials, and so happy to see that due to the success of trials conducted across the country, iCOPE is now a national program.” From next week, iCOPE will be available to 25 languages, languages, allowing patients from culturally diverse backgrounds can complete the screen and receive their own personal report in their preferred language. “With more than 48 per cent of Brimbank residents born overseas, this is extremely beneficial as almost half of the new mothers in Brimbank will benefit from completing the screen in their preferred language,” Dr Highet said.
Looking behind the bars of youth detention Do you see me? is an exhibition by students of Parkville College in collaboration with Brimbank City Council. The exhibition illustrates resilience, intelligence and ambition through the eyes of these vibrant young people and their arts practice. Now showing until Wednesday 14 December at Brimbank Gallery and Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine. Visit creativebrimbank. vic.gov.au to learn more.
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The Friends of Kororoit Creek will be unveiling its ‘Down the Creek’ memory card game at the group’s end of year party on Tuesday, December 13. The group of volunteers work on a range of activities which aim to improve the health of the Kororoit Creek and its surrounds in the Brimbank. Friends organiser Jessica Gerger said the game is designed to involve the community in the group’s work. “We do huge amounts of revegetation work – planting Indigenous species to provide food and habitat for local fauna like lizards, birds and beneficial insects. We plant many endangered species and are trying to help restore the banks of the Kororoit Creek to what they may have looked like before colonisation,” she said. “We try to reach as many people as possible through a variety of means – including art projects, workshops and of course, there are projects that get the community involved
like our new ‘Down the Creek’ memory card game which was generously funded by Greater Western Water. “It has been such fun working with local artists, children and with our fantastic designer Elzette Bester to create this sweet glimpse into what the creek means to people and how they see it. “Contributions of photo collages, water colours, graphic design, pencil drawings and paintings – all by people who love and value the local environment. Elzette created the lovely box and back of the card design and the artist’s info insert. It is a vibrant little slice of the creek and we are very proud of it. We hope that when people play it with their families, they can chat about the images they see on the cards.” Artist Elzette Bester said: “I was approached to design the box and layout and I am absolutely thrilled to be part of this, celebrating the local beauty that is so close to home”. Jordan Doherty
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Dog kicker ‘will be remembered’ By Karen Sweeney/AAP A Keilor East man who lashed out and kicked a dog during a Melbourne anti-COVID restrictions protest will have to pay $2000 to an animal welfare organisation as punishment. But Stipo Cicak, 42, has avoided conviction after being found guilty of aggressive and deliberate animal cruelty. He was filmed kicking a dog at a construction industry protests in the Melbourne CBD in September 2021. Cicak is a man of good character who received death threats in the aftermath of the incident, his lawyer Samir Banga told Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29 November.
The attack was captured in a video which was posted to social media and republished in the news media, resulting in strong punishment outside the justice system, he argued. Cicak’s address was published online and his life had not been the same since, Mr Banga said. Magistrate Peter Reardon acknowledged Cicak would forever be captured being cruel to an animal. “He will be remembered for this event despite his good deeds,“ he said in reference to Cicak’s years of volunteer work. “Social media shows no passion, no forgiveness, no atonement. It’s divisive.“ But unlike social media, the courts were there to present just punishment looking at a
person’s whole life, he said. “In my mind, this is a heat of the moment, one-off bad event, contrary to his previous good character,“ Mr Reardon said. He ordered Cicak pay $2000 to the Lort Smith Animal Hospital within three months and adjourned his case to November 2023. Mr Banga presented seven references in support of Cicak, who he said had worked in the construction industry for 23 years and would not have committed the offence if it wasn’t for the COVID-19 pandemic. “He will not do it again,“ he said. Mr Reardon took into account that protesters outside the CFMEU offices on May 20 last year were concerned about the work, social and family outcomes of the pandemic lockdowns.
“We don’t know the long term ramifications yet (of COVID-19 restrictions) - we’re still too close to that event and don’t kwnow what affect it had on a whole variety of things,“ he said. Prosecutor David De Witt earlier described the kick as cowardly and in the context of a man lashing out in anger. The victim was a leashed and fearful dog who was trying to escape the situation. “It was an animal that was defenceless and had no means to advocate for itself,“ he said. He had argued that, death threats aside, having to weather general anger from the community for his actions shouldn’t mitigate Cicak’s sentence. Cicak has also been ordered to pay $7000 to the RSPCA toward prosecution costs.
School is a top sport “I like playing with my friends and winning a medal feels like a dream come true, representing the school and making them proud,” she said. Two teams of eight pupils had been practising since the beginning of term three with help from the Caroline Springs Tennis Club’s iTennis program and had to pass district, division and regional levels to compete at state. At a ceremony on Monday, December 5 the primary school was awarded Victoria Sports School of the year. Mr Lobardi said it’s a “humbling reflection” of the work they’ve done to provide opportunities for pupils at the school. “It’s a really supportive school and the kids have been fantastic and motivated, it’s been a good school community to be a part of in sport,” he said.
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Christ the Priest Primary School has finished the year with some top sporting accolades, taking home two medals from the state tennis championships and winning School Sports Victoria’s Sports School of the Year award. Grade 5 and 6 girls won bronze, and the boys took gold at the SSV Tennis Primary Hot Shot State Finals at Kooyong Tennis Stadium on Monday, November 21. Sports director and physical education teacher Aron Lombardi said getting to play at the former Australian Open stadium was “awesome” for the kids. “The kids really enjoyed playing tennis, they worked really hard to get the results that they got, they did a really good job” he said. Rhaiyne, 11, said the competition was the “most fun [she] had all year”.
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Mega Nurses, a group made up of staff from Sunshine Hospital, held its annual fundraising event, A Dance For A Cause, on Friday, November 25. With the support of its attendees, the event raised $3200 from raffle ticket sales and donations. Mega Nurses is a group of hardworking Filipino-Australian nurses led by Jeanette Croucher and core group members, including Marjane Lising, Edna Parolma, Maria Emrita and EsteeBell Timbayan, Flora Cabahug Sanchez and Gina Valencia and new members Christine Dado and Julie Ann Maquiling. Together these ladies raise money to donate to Filipino organisations in Victoria, with the aim of helping them achieve their
missions and this year their recipients were the FEGTA Filipino Elderly Get Together Association, the KABAI Kaliwat Bol-anon sa Australia and the Sinulog Group of St Peter Chanel of Deerpark. “We have been doing this for 10 years and have tried our best to give to those in need. Over the years we have been able to help many people and have raised the money for around 100 cleft palate surgeries, 30 cataract surgeries and a classroom to be built,“ Ms Croucher said. “We are aware that we can not completely change the lives of those we are trying to help but our mission is to always try and make a difference to them in any way we can.”
Police are investigating an armed robbery at Brimbank Shopping Centre, Deer Park, on Thursday, December 1. Three robbers entered the centre in hazmat suits, armed with weapons, and damaged a store about 10.45am. They stole jewellery and smashed multiple cabinets before fleeing the scene in a white Volkswagen Golf sedan, travelling south on Neale Road. There were no injuries. A spokesperson for the shopping centre said, “Our centre management team is assisting police with their inquiries. The health and safety of our customers, tenants, and staff is our priority”. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Call to support ‘unique’ service Australia’s largest organisation for migrant and refugee youth, the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY), is calling on the re-elected state government to commit to expanded and ongoing funding for initiatives that aid young people across Victoria. CMY is the Auspice organisation for the Melton-Brimbank Sudanese Community Support Group (CSG), which provides 22 community programs in Melton based around a community led approach to enhance youth and community engagement. These services include assisting people with language, cultural, or financial barriers with programs for school engagement, homework,
and holiday programs, youth outreach and case management programs, and parenting programs. Melton-Brimbank CSG youth worker Adut Dharuai said she loves her job. “I came here when I was a minor, and I experienced being here with no services that I was connected to, so I found the need now to make sure I make a difference in young people’s lives,” she said. “I want to make a difference for people who are not aware of how to get help within the services in Melton, or within the area of western Melbourne where I grew up.” The Melton CSG has been operating since
2018 on one to two-year state government contracts, which program manager Archangelo Nyuol Madut said affects their ability to plan long-term. “We can not emphasise the importance of this funding,” he said. “CSG funding has been significant, important to the local community, we’ve seen improvement in various areas in terms of education outcomes, positive engagement of young people, families. “There’s no assurance for continuity at the moment. If CSG funding is not in place nobody can fill the gap, what we’re delivering is unique.” Chief executive Carmel Guerra said it is
“crucial” the government uses its third term in power as an opportunity to be “truly progressive”. “Victoria leads the way in valuing and promoting multiculturalism as one of our greatest strengths,” she said. “We now seek a commitment from the incoming government to listen to our young people and create strong policies so that they and their families can strengthen their sense of belonging and proudly contribute to Victoria’s multicultural community.” The state government was contacted.
Carols back on stage The Caroline Springs eighth Annual Carols By Candlelight is set to return live to the foreshore of Lake Caroline, on Saturday, December 10, after being held virtually for the past two years due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The event is organised by INChurch Melbourne. This community event has grown from 500 people attending eight years ago, to more than 7000 attending the last time it was held live in 2019. The event will kick off from 5pm and will include Food Trucks, barbecue and show bags for the kids. Visitors will also be able to catch the festive film, ‘Arthur Christmas’ at 6pm before the main Carols program commences at 8pm featuring a combined church band and choir. Special guests include Rosie Vai, winner
for the inaugural New Zealand Idol and Melbourne songwriter and performer, Elissa Parsons who will be sharing her newly released single ‘Glass Ceilings’. At 9.30pm the event will conclude with a fireworks spectacular from pontoons in the middle of Caroline Springs Lake. Jordan Doherty
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Mayor’s message Cr Lara Carli
STAY INFORMED Quickly and easily connect with us online: melton.vic.gov.au facebook.com/cityofmelton Instagram @cityofmeltonofficial
After an eventful campaign, I’d like to congratulate our local MPs who were successful in the recent State Election - Steve McGhie for Melton, Natalie Hutchins for Sydenham, Josh Bull for Sunbury and Luba Grigorovitch for Kororoit.
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I look forward to working with them to deliver the services and infrastructure the Andrews Labor Government promised this election campaign.
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Christmas is fast approaching and with the festive season around the corner, we’ve organised some exciting Christmas themed activities! Join us for all the fun including: • Melton Town Centre Movie Night • Christmas Themed Preserved Flower Arrangements • Festive Floral Centrepieces
• Community Repair Café • Christmas Craft and Santa Photos • Cartoon Christmas Drawings and Crafts • Meet Santa and Enjoy Free Gift Wrapping
• Christmas Arts and Craft with Mt Atkinson Art Club • Dried Flower Christmas Wreath Workshop • DIY Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Did you know homeowners and tenants in the City of Melton are entitled to two hard waste collections from their home, or two drop off visits at the Melton Recycling Centre or one of each, per financial year? If you need a Hard Waste collection before Christmas, requests need to be submitted by Sunday 11 December.
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There won’t be any hard waste collections between Saturday 24 December and Monday 2 January but collections will resume on Tuesday 3 January, 2023.
Coburn Ward with Cr Julie Shannon What an honour it was to be elected Deputy Mayor of our great City for the next 12-months. I look forward to supporting our Mayor, Cr Lara Carli, and all our Councillors as we work towards making our community the best place it can be for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Council is supporting this year’s 16 Days of Activism – an international campaign that raises awareness about gender-based violence – through a variety of locally based activities. As the name suggests, the campaign lasts for 16 days between 25 November and 10 December, and this year’s theme is Respect Women: Call It Out. Activities include craft sessions with renowned craft-based designer and author Kitiya Palaska, a Financial Literacy Workshop for Women (hosted by the Zonta Club of Melton), and community talks discussing the impact of gender stereotypes,
pressures around masculinity and role-modelling healthier masculinities in fatherhood (delivered by Jesuit Services).
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For full details, visit our website at melton.vic.gov.au/16days And finally, with the State election results all but finalised, I look forward to seeing the Victorian government deliver on the substantial election promises they made for our community; in particular, the removal of six local rail crossings and improved bus services across our City; improvements and extensions to four local primary and secondary schools; and better local health facilities and services including the commencement of construction of the Melton Hospital.
Free green waste disposal Don’t forget, City of Melton residents (homeowners and renters) can dispose of garden waste for FREE until the end of December, at the Melton Recycling Facility. You’ll need to present proof of ID, and this is for green waste only (no mixed loads). No commercial operators, commercial loads or trucks. Limbs and branches should be smaller than 30cm diameter.
Feel free to contact me regarding Coburn Ward or Council related issues on 0499 801 302; email: Julie.shannon@melton.vic.gov.au or like my Facebook page @ julieshannonformelton
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Council’s strong advocacy and close working relationship with local MPs and all major parties delivered more promises and investment than ever this election. I’m especially excited to work with the Victorian Government to deliver the Melton Hospital, the new Cobblebank TAFE and significant upgrades to the Melton train line and stations. Another big highlight will be seeing the State Government undertake their business case into the Western Highway as promised, and we will continue to advocate to the government to upgrade this and other major roads in our city. Most importantly, we’ll be making sure all the promises are kept and delivered quickly. You can see an overview of the commitments made by major parties this State election on our website: melton.vic.gov.au/ stateelection We also recently held our annual City of Melton Business Excellence Awards celebrating our most innovative, creative, inclusive and professional local businesses. Congratulations to all our winners including Varcon Group who were named Business of the Year and Pro Gamers who took out the Mayoral Achievement Award. Feel free to contact me about Watts Ward or Council related issues on 0409 951 020 or email at: lara.carli@melton.vic.gov.au or visit my Facebook page at: facebook.com/Cr.LaraCarli
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Illustrator draws on a quick wit Footscray-based illustrator Oslo Davis has turned his sharp wit towards the city which has been his home for two decades in his new book, ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’. From having four seasons in one day to the camaraderie of fellow dog owners, the book is full of humour and insight into what makes the city tick. Matthew Sims speaks with him about why laughter can be the best medicine.
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disgruntled Footscray milk-bar proprietor, a remote control car racer in Keilor Park and a quiet mid-COVID day in Footscray Park. A mix of disillusionment, plain beauty and the mundaneness of the day-to-day activities to be found in Melbourne’s western suburbs is captured in Footscray-based illustrator and artist Oslo Davis’ new book, ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’. Launched at The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville in November, Davis said he is surprised with the popularity of the book. “I had no idea if anyone would turn up,” he said. “Looking over it now with a degree of distance, it’s still a mystery why those editors and art directors asked a non-authority to draw about Melbourne. “I’m willing to trust their judgement and hang around this city for a while longer, even if it’s because living somewhere else is too frightening.”
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Oslo Davis in his studio. (Joe Mastroianni) 306728_03 Inset: The cover of ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’.
across the city, including Hoppers Crossing and Craigieburn. “This was a really fun thing we did during lockdown,” he said. “It was kind of my way of spreading some silliness.” “It was a project to keep me busy.” What is evident in Davis’ drawings is despite viewing the city through cynical humour reminiscent of Larry David or Woody Allen, he still holds a lot of love for the city and its people. From writing about nude mannequins at Highpoint to a lone man driving his remote control car at the Keilor Electric Off Road Car Association, his drawings and writings breathe life into the static parts of the city, finding peace in the sporadic movement of things and people, as if seeing all things as in a constant state of movement. “Lifeless mannequins/Loiter nude out front Sportscraft/Plastic and awkward,” he writes in the style of a haiku. “Fully grown man fangs/His RC buggy. Tara’s/Home with the toddler.” One of Davis’ other loves exhibited in the book is his love for swimming. He details his regular visits to the Victoria University pool in Footscray and his decision to enter an ocean swimming competition. “I stop a lot, maybe every two or three laps,” Davis said. “My breathing is terrible and I have no rhythm. “It’s painful but in a good way, like eating spicy biryani.” Davis hopes the book will act as a new perspective for Melburnians. “I guess the thing that I want this book to be is something that you don’t see or read,” he said. “It’s kind of a light-hearted teasing of Melbourne.” Davis said he aimed for the book to be a “bit of fun”. “We take ourselves far too seriously,” he said. “I think we’ve kind of forgotten how to make fun of ourselves.” ‘Oslo’s Melbourne’ is available at The Sun Bookshop in Yarraville and The Chestnut Tree Bookshop in West Footscray. Details: oslodavis.com
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Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572
Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620
St Albans senior citizens St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am-1.30pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day. ■ Roma, 9338 3815
Christmas picnic The Braybrook Community Hub is hosting a fun family evening at Aeroplane Park in Braybrook. There will be lots of free activities including face painting, pony rides, a magician, a free coffee van, local artisan market stalls, art activities, a visit from Santa Claus, refreshments and a sausage sizzle. All are welcome. Bring your family and friends, a rug and picnic basket, full of your favourite goodies and have a fabulous evening, 6pm to 8pm on Friday, December 9, at Braybrook Community Hub, 107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook. ■ www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/ Braybrook-Christmas-picnic-in-the-park, or 9188 5800
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 to 2.30pm.
The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years, at the centre, 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old. ■ Val, 0414 769 605
Brimbank Greyhound walk Meet on the third Sunday of the month at 9.45am for a 10am start. Meet up at the grass near carpark A, next to the playground. The walk takes 30 to 45 minutes and will be followed by a catch up and coffee afterwards at Lumbar Cafe in the park. Weather dependant. ■ Meltonbrimbankgreyhoundwalk@gmail. com
Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/
Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at the gorgeous location of Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your
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old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150
Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739
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Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420
Melton Friendship Group. Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734
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All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576
10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857
Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003
French and Italian for over 50s Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com, or 0419 563 016
U3A Melton U3A Melton offers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active. ■ 0419 563 016
Melton Combined Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271
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Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150
Rotary Club of Melton The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com
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Raptor flies in the face of rivals By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Driving the Ranger Raptor can give you a sore throat. Pull up, climb down and most likely someone will be standing there wanting you to fill them in on the workings of Ford’s super ute. There again, probably it was the sunset Sedona Orange duco of the test vehicle that had caught his or her eye. Generally, a long list of questions had to be answered before parting company with the onlooker of envious eye. Hence the driver’s dry throat. The last time this happened was years ago when a bunch of bikies bailed me up demanding info on the Mercedes-Benz SL 500 I was trying out. The 2023 dual cab Raptor lives up to its wild-world moniker representing the bird of prey in all its elusive power and engaging street presence, the latter emphasised by contrasting black wheels and signature grille, plus ‘RAPTOR’ decals on its flanks. The Ranger Raptor has been around for a while, four years to be exact, and like its predecessor, the latest generation, developed by the Australian design and engineering team with Ford Performance DNA, relies on Ford’s F-Series trucks for its pedigree. However, the newbie, with its own looks and more power, is streets ahead of the ‘old bird’. However, so is the price - $85,490, plus on-road costs, as opposed to $74,900, plus on-roads. To my mind, the MY23 Ranger Raptor carries off the extra ‘load’ well. Opposition includes Nissan’s Pro4-X Warrior and Toyota HiLux Rogue.
Styling The Ranger Raptor is surprisingly restrained in exterior looks - flashy chrome is conspicuous by its absence - relying on dark F-O-R-D block letter radiator grille, grey wheel arch extensions and functional fender vents, and black powder coated die-cast aluminium side steps. Matrix LED headlamps are accompanied by LED daytime running lights and front fog lamps.
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Thunder lock in young guns for a winning edge Keilor Thunder has locked in four young guns for next year’s National Basketball League 1 South season. The Thunder is preparing for its second season in the competition, with new coach Trevor Burnette preparing for his first season in the hot seat. He replaces Tom Bandilovski who guided the club to Big V success before continuing to coach the side this year in the NBL1 competition. The side finished with a 10-12 record this year, Jaz Salon, Jalena Savic and Macey Boyle, who have all come through the club’s junior ranks will be part of the NBL1 program next year. Erinn McAlary is the fourth signing. Burnette said in the club’s social media post that he can’t wait to see the girls hit the floor next year. Salon made her NBL1 debut this season, playing in five games and averaging more
than 5 points a game. She was also part of the Thunder’s winning Big V youth women’s championship. Named most valuable player in the grand final series, Salon scored 27 points in the championship winning game. Burnette was coach of the youth league side last year. “Jaz is a Keilor junior who’s paid her dues,” he said. “She’s a little ball of excitement that we are so happy to have on our team. “She’s ready to play a major role this season.” Savic was also part of that Big V championship winning team, scoring 14 points off the bench in the final game of the season. She was also a member of the club’s under-18 Victorian Junior Basketball League team this year. “Jelly is a Keilor junior who’s gotten better every single day I’ve been here at the club,” Burnette said.
“She’s an amazing human and kid with major upside who’s ready to be challenged.” Boyle is another who was part of that Big V youth championship team. Burnette rates her very highly. “Macey has played her whole junior career for Keilor,” he said. “Maybe the most underrated player to ever come through, whose impact is felt everywhere on and off the court. McAlary is the fourth signing for the team. She joined the Thunder in recent years and was part of the club’s under-18 program this year. Burnette said he can’t wait to see what she can do. “Erinn has come to us from another club,” she said. “She’s a super decorator junior as she’s played for Vic Metro and is one of the premier athletes in the state. “I’m excited to see her take on this challenge.” Tara Murray
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Sports shorts AFL There was no joy for the Western Jets in the AFL draft last week. Several Jets players were hoping to find their way onto lists, but none of their names were called out in the national draft on Monday and Tuesday. The rookie draft was then held on Wednesday, but Jets players were again overlooked. Darley’s Aaron Cadman was taken at pick one in the national draft.
WRFL Braybrook has added some young talent to its list for next year’s Western Region Football League division 2 season. Jackson Emery, David Said, Ryan Buckley, Joel Taylor and Rewiri Tuhi join the Brookers from St Albans. All played in the under-18s, while making a few appearances in the seniors and reserves sides. The Brookers will play in division 2 after winning the division 3 premiership this year.
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Blues rue patchy form By Tara Murray Keilor is hoping to find some consistency to get its season back on track in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Blues were sitting 1-3 and on the bottom of the ladder heading into the weekend’s one-day double header, which was after deadline. Blues coach Duncan Harrison before the weekend that they would have liked to have started the season on a better note. “Being 1-3 isn’t ideal,” he said. “We were looking a little bit more optimistic, so we’re a little bit disappointed. “This weekend is important for us to square the ledger.” Harrison said while they had played some good cricket in patches, they hadn’t been able to put it together consistently. Their only win came back in round one while they fell just short against Westmeadows. “We’ve been pretty patchy,” he said. “For periods of games we are playing well, but I was speaking to them about not being
good enough for long enough. “Because of that we’re losing some games.” Harrison said the building of consistency starts at training and then bringing that into game day. He said they wanted the players to keep backing themselves in and not going into their shells and continue to back in their skills. “We’ve been doing a bit more specialised things in training,” he said. “Executing skills time after time. You can turn up and float through training, so we’re been a bit more specific. “Hopefully we can take that focus through to the weekend.” Harrison said some of their younger players had put in some good performances, but like with the rest of the side, they’re seeking more consistency across games. He said they know the matches against Aberfeldie and Deer Park, which were both after deadline, could help set up their season. With a close competition, every match is vital as teams fight for finals spots. “Abers is a really good team and then we’ve
got Deer Park,” he said. “It’s a really even competition with the exemption of Haig Fawkner. the standout. “Every other team can go into matches feeling like they can beat any team on the day as long as they turn up.” Harrison said their second XI had started the season strongly and put out some promising performances. He said they had some good young and developing players in that side. The women’s side was due to start its one-day competition in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket shield 3 on Sunday, after deadline. They finished fourth in the T20 competition with two wins and two losses from their completed matches. Harrison said it had been a frustrating time for the men’s third and fourth XIs due to the weather. “The thirds haven’t played and the fourths have only played one game,” he said. “It’s been challenging for that group, some have been training since August and haven’t played.”
Cross-code sports star Monique Conti is back on the basketball court. After stepping away from the Women’s National Basketball League due to her AFLW commitments, the Southside Flyers have announced they’ve signed Conti for the rest of the WNBL season. Conti has previously played for the Flyers and the Melbourne Boomers. Conti previously represented Australia at under-17 level in basketball and she continued to play this year in the National Basketball League 1 South competition.
A-League Western United will be back in action on Saturday night in the A-League men’s competition. After a competition wide break due to the World Cup, the competition resumes this weekend. United travels to Perth to face Perth Glory on Saturday night, 10.30pm Victorian time. United sits 11th on the table after six rounds, only above the Glory. The women’s side was due to play on Sunday against Adelaide United in round three of the competition.
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Lions strengthen batting line-up Taylors Lakes has strengthened its batting stocks as it tries to turn around its fortunes in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After the first six rounds, the Lions are without a win and sit second bottom after a disappointing start to the season. The Lions batting has been the biggest concern as they’ve failed to put enough runs on the board. The Lions had their best performance with the bat in round six against Donvale, making 9-176 but it wasn’t enough for victory. They struggled to make runs in the rest of their matches, with only one player scoring more than 100 runs for the season. With that in mind, the Lions have added Englishman Ben Coddington to their squad. Connington previously played in Australia in the 2017-28 season for the Druids in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1. He made 305 runs at an average of nearly 28. He also played one game for them in the
2019-20 season. It’s hoped the opening batter will help at the top of the order, with the Lions highest partnership in the opening six rounds just 14. Coddington was set to arrive in Australia on Wednesday and was available for Saturday’s match against Mt Waverley which was after deadline. “Ben is a top order batsman who joins us from Wimbledon Cricket Club,” the club said on social media. “Ben has experience playing in County Cricket with Northamptonshire and has played 2nd XI over two seasons. “Ben has also played minor county cricket for Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire respectively. He now lives in London and plays for Wimbledon Cricket Club in the Surrey Championship Premier Division. “In the last English season, Wimbledon won both the league and T20 premierships. Ben had a fantastic season opening the batting, scoring 494 runs at an average of 41.”
Captain Alex Deuchar previously admitted that the wet weather has played a role in the side’s performances after their first couple of losses. “In the first XI, to be honest I don’t think we’re trained on turf,” he said at the time. “There’s been no centre wicket practice. “We’ve been training on outdoor synthetic and indoor synthetic and have not made the adjustment. “We haven’t adjusted to the moving ball on the slower surface and said there have been a few soft dismissals.” The Lions now have two matches before Christmas, this week against Bayswater and then Melton. Tara Murray
Taylors Lakes has added some extra batting power. (Joe Mastroianni) 308995_08
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Strong start for Tigers By Tara Murray Sunshine United isn’t getting ahead of itself after a strong start in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. After just one win last season, the Tigers already have three wins from their first four matches, with only a loss to last season’s premiers Haig Fawkner. Tigers coach Henry Popinski said they are been happy with how they have started the season. “To be 3-1 given we won only one game last year shows there has been significant improvement,” he said. “There’s really a good feel around the place. So far, so good but I don’t want to speak too soon. “We’ve played some good cricket, but the next four games we’ll see where we are at.” Popinski said the impact of their new recruits had been felt with the results and providing extra depth. He said they were happy with the impact
that they’ve had. “The recruits have all performed at one stage or another,” he said. “David Worthington started off slowly and made 40 odd the other week. “Alex Burton made 50 on the weekend before he ran himself. He’s finding his feet as well. Everyone has contributed and we’ve been really happy with them.” The Tigers had had to look for other options in their senior team with a couple of injuries. Key bowlers Michael Glowacki and Rhys Dodemaide have been out. Popinski said they were hoping to have at least one, if not both, play at the weekend, after deadline. Leading wicket taker Matthew Sipala hurt his groin and is set to be out until January. “Jastej Singh has come up and down a great job for a young kid,” he said. “We’ve got a little bit of options with the bowlers. “Last season we had four or five players who weren’t quite ready to play. Now having one or two in that side they have to come in and play a role rather than being dominant.
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“There’s less pressure on them.” While happy with the work so far, Popinski knows they still have room for improvement. He said banking as many wins as they can early in the season is important. “Haig was good to see where we are at,” he said. “They’re the benchmark and we were not disgraced. “Early wins are good with the competition so close. It takes a little bit of pressure off with relegation. “We play Yarraville Club and St Albans [both after deadline], who are both in the top four and then Deer Park and Aberfeldie. “Some tough games coming up against some good opposition to see where we are at.” In division 1 matches that were scheduled for the weekend, Sunshine was set to play Altona North and Sydenham-Hillside. The Storm were also set to face West Coburg. PEGS was set to face Tullamarine and Airport West St Christophers.
Sunshine and Sydenham-Hillside were among the winners as the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition kicked off. Matches across a number of pools were played on Tuesday night, as the sides turned their attention to the shorter format. Teams play in a round robin competition in pools of three before a knock out stages of the competition. Division 1 side Sunshine opened its account with a win against St Andrews in the Morris pool group. St Andrews was bowled out for 72 in the 18th over with Sasindu Deva top scoring with 25, as just two batsmen reached double figures. Mark Tonge took three wickets for the Crows. Sunshine lost an early wicket and struggled to get partnerships going, but did enough, finishing 6-78 with 10 balls remaining., Selva Tharaka top scored with 21, while Deva was the standout with the ball, taking 4- 9 off four overs. Sydenham Hillside’s strong form continued with a win against Sunshine Heights in the Smith group. The Heights batted first and made 4-137 from their overs. Mohsin Abbas top scored with 76 off 63 balls. It was all single wicket takers for the Storm. The Storm hit the winning runs with more than three overs remaining, finishing 3-139. Gayashan Weerasekara top scored with 49 not out. Sunshine United suffered a first up loss to Footscray United in the Taylor group. The Bulldogs, a division 2 side, made 7-134 from their overs as Munas Mohamed top scored with 34. The Tigers, who play in two divisions higher, shared the wickets around. The Tigers were in trouble at 2-1, before slipping to 4-37. There was little resistance from the Tigers’ tail as they were bowled out for 90. James Porto was the standout with the bat, making 32. Bulldogs skipper Shafraz Mohamed took three wickets. Other winners on the first night of play included Haig Fawkner and Point Cook. Tara Murray
Knights continue to add the pieces Joshua Phelps is heading home to Australia, while a National Premier League star is crossing clubs as the Melbourne Knights strengthen their squad. Originally from Australia, Phelps has spent the last six seasons with United Soccer League, league one champions South Georgia Tormenta. The 6’4” central defender played in the US College system with Thomas Terriers and UNC Pembroke Braves before joining Tormenta. Despite operating primarily in the centre of defence, the versatile Phelps was also utilised as a striker on occasion. Phelps said on the Knights website that he couldn’t wait to return to Australia and get started at Somers Street. “I was excited for the chance to play under the new manager Ben Cahn whilst also continuing to develop myself as a player,” Phelps said. “The decision to leave the US and come back to play in Australia wasn’t easy, but the
new challenge ahead of me adding to the long history of Melbourne Knights excites me. “We want to make sure that we’re playing a style of football that excites the fans and makes them want to come out and watch us week in week out.” The Knights also announced the signing of Mitch Hore as it further strengthened its squad. The 26-year-old arrives at Somers Street after spending the past two seasons at Bentleigh Greens. Hore, who’s best known for his engine, playmaking and ability in tight areas was a key cog in the Greens side that won the 2022 Dockerty Cup and reached the Australia Cup round of 16. Originally from Queensland, the former Brisbane Roar Youth midfielder spent three seasons at Lions FC before making the move south. Hore previously played under Knights coach Ben Cahn in the NPL Queensland all-stars said he couldn’t wait to get going at
the Knights. “I’ve known Ben (Cahn) for about 15 years and played against him in Queensland before I came to Melbourne and his teams have always played really good football, so when he came down here to the Knights I thought it would be a really good move for me to make,” he said. “To start off with I just want to get back to playing regularly, I had a bit of an injury ridden season this year so I want to get back into the groove of it. and then “Every game we want to push to win, obviously, most teams want to go out to win the league and I think we’ve got a side to be up there. Hore and Phelps join Ivan and Joey Franjic, Gian Albano, Steve Whyte, Chris Oldfield, Corey Sewell and Ciaran Bramwell as having signed with the Knights for next season. Tara Murray New Melbourne Knights coach Ben Cahn is putting together a strong squad. (Supplied)
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By Tara Murray Western United saved its best for last to come away with a stunning win against Adelaide United in the A-League Women’s competition on Sunday. United seemed destined for its first loss in the women’s competition, trailing 1-0 as the match entered six minutes of injury time. Chelise Dawber had put Adelaide in front early in the second half in the top of the table battle. The game got turned on its head when Sydney Cummings eqailised at the beginning of added time, her second goal in as many weeks. As the six minutes of injury time had come and past, play continued. It was enough for Emma Robers to hit a long bomb to give United the 2-1 win to remain on top with three wins from as many matches. United entered the match with a stable side, with only Kahli Johnson out from the previous match with a minor knee injury. Francesca Iermano came into the starting line up, while Natasha Dakic and Aimee Medwin were both included in the matchday squad for the first time. United had to make an early change with Stacey Papadopoulos falling heavily in the opening minutes of the game. She was carried from the ground and taken to hospital as a precaution. The club later said in a statement that she had sustained concussion and precautionary scans had come back clear. Adelaide began to control more of the possession in the first half but United defended stoutly to keep out their advances. It meant Medwin had her first taste of action early on. United grew further into the game as the half wore on and created two half chances when Jessica McDonald sent a tantalising ball into the area, and Medwin nearly stole a march on Adelaide’s defence soon after. Matildas’ star Chloe Logarzo came on at half-time for United and created an early opening for Hannah Keane who forced a sharp save from Adelaide’s goalkeeper. The game opened up at the beginning of the second half and it was a swift transition moment that gave Adelaide the lead. United continued to pile the pressure on in attack, but couldn’t find the back of the net. They turned up the pressure in the final 10 minutes. There was set to be six minutes of injury
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time, but with that running over was enough for United to seal the three points. United coach Mark Torcaso admitted he was stunned after the win. “These girls just have an unbelievable belief to want to beat anyone who comes in front of them,” he said. “We literally shifted a couple things, brought one or two other players on, who could affect the game in certain areas and then literally
threw it all there and see what happens and pinched it.” The win ensures Western United move to outright top of the league with three wins from three matches. United has its first bye of the season this weekend. Their next match is against Melbourne City on December 12.
Green Gully will open its National Premier League season against the reigning champions, the Oakleigh Cannons. Football Victoria released the fixtures for both the NPL men’s and women’s seasons last week with the men’s season to get underway on February 16 and the women’s season on March 17. Last year’s runners-up South Melbourne and newly promoted Moreland City will open the NPL1 men’s season in a standalone match February 16 at Lakeside Stadium. Key round one matchups include the Cavaliers against the Cannons on the Friday night, while Altona Magic hosts Hume City on the Saturday night. St Albans and the Melbourne Knights end the opening round with a Sunday twilight clash. The Cavaliers and Knights will face off for the first time in 2023 in a big Anzac Day eve clash at Knights Stadium. In the NPL2 competition, the newly promoted Western United will face the Eastern Lions in the final match of round one on February 19. Werribee City starts its season on the road, facing Brunswick Juventus on February 17 under lights. The teams in the NPL3 competition will have to wait another wait to get things underway with the season kicking off on March 18. The North Sunshine Eagles host the Essendon Royals on March 18 at Moore Park. Caroline Spring George Cross’s return to the NPL competition is scheduled for March 18 against Box Hill United. The Georgies won the state league 1 north-west competition this season. The NPL women’s competition starts the same weekend as the NPL3 men’s competition starts. Defending champions Calder United will help launch the season, facing Box Hill United in the opening match of the season on March 17.
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Eagles on the hunt for a playing assistant coach Yarraville Seddon Eagles women’s coach Peter Lazzaro has big plans for the side for next year’s Western Region Football League division 1 season. Lazzaro is on the hunt for a playing assistant coach to help the side further develop. A paid position, the successful candidate will help out and take charge with drills at training, get involved in team selection, and player development, as well as assist in coaching on game day. Lazzaro said the club prides itself on having a great team culture, something that the new playing assistant will become accustomed to very quickly. “The girls that come to are club are welcomed with open arms, then the majority of the time stay on to become our long-term players,” he said. “We’re a very inclusive club and one that’s incredibly supportive.” The successful applicant for the assistant coaching role, will have the opportunity to develop their skills further and be part of a succession plan, eventually taking over as senior women’s coach. “Their input is certainly welcomed in the plan for next season,” Lazzaro said. Lazzaro said it’s a great opportunity for anyone wanting to expand a career in the sport. He said based on their recruitment so far, the next season is shaping up to be one of their best yet. The Eagles finished fith this year in division 1. “We’ve recruited some good players, we just need that playing assistant now and with our
goal to make finals, we’re heading in the right direction to achieve that,” Lazzaro said. The supportive environment extends from coaches, support staff to teammates as Lazzaro explains the team is always involved in social activities, just recently getting back from a team trip to Bali. “Support is a bit of everything we do, we’re trying to develop the girls individually and develop the team as a whole,” he said. The team has continued to build since forming in 2019 with Lazzaro confident they’re ever so close to seizing success in the finals. For further information regarding the playing assistant coach role contact Chloe Lazzaro on 0433 010 172 or email lazzarochloe@gmail.com. Holly McGuinness
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