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Graffiti hit is a fine mess A woman whose Sunshine West business was vandalised with graffiti has been told she may be the one to face fines from Brimbank council if it is not removed within two weeks. The Medical Corner owner Dr Margaret Vo said the fence of her Glengala Road business was branded with graffiti on January 12. She said council told her she will face a fine of $800 if she does not remove the graffiti by January 26.
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Dr Vo said it would be an “extreme struggle” for her to find time to paint over the graffiti between patient consultations.
Compounding the problem for Dr Vo is the fact the January 26 deadline coincides with the Lunar New Year, a time in her culture where “tidying is not supposed to be done”. She has criticised Brimbank council’s handling of the situation. “Brimbank council has been useless at preventing graffiti attacks and then penalising the landlord for no reason, it is no fault of their own,” Dr Vo said. “I have been offered an $80 Paint Spot voucher but this is not even automatic. I have been put on hold 15 minutes multiple times
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Taskforce arrests St Albans men Two St Albans men have been charged after police allegedly found drugs, cash and imitation firearms at a St Albans house during a Firearm Prohibition Order (FPO) compliance search. With the assistance of the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force and the Dog Squad, members of the VIPER taskforce had been at the property executing the FPO search on a 29-year-old St Albans man. Police allege that five imitation firearms, in excess of $10,000 cash, a variety of drugs,
including approximately two kilograms of cannabis and various quantities of what appear to be methylamphetamine, ecstasy and LSD, and other drug-related paraphernalia were found during the search. The 29-year-old St Albans man was charged with five counts of prohibited person possessing a firearm, dealing proceeds of crime, trafficking cocaine, possessing cannabis, committing an indictable offence whilst on bail, contravening bail condition and failing to notify FPO Registry of a change of address.
A 28-year-old St Albans man was charged with possessing cannabis, trafficking cannabis and possessing methylamphetamine. The VIPER Taskforce is a tactical and investigative unit based within Crime Command focused on preventing, detecting, deterring, disrupting and dismantling the criminal activities of groups such as outlaw motorcycle gangs, organised crime networks and street gangs. The taskforce, which commenced in July 2022, supports the work of specialist investigation units and regional police by
providing further investigation tactics and enforcement actions. VIPER Taskforce Detective Acting Inspector Warren Chapman said any firearm seizure was satisfying for police because it has an immediate impact on community safety. “Imitation firearms are almost identical in appearance to legitimate firearms and are often used to commit serious criminal offences. These weapons are not harmless toys – we regularly see these items used in serious and violent crimes which can terrify victims,” he said.
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Having a ball at the Australian Open Two Brimbank teens are hitting the courts at the Australian Open. Aslesha, 13, and Valentina, 15, are part of the open’s crew of ball kids for the second year in a row. Aslesha, who plays tennis at Keilor Downs said being a ball kid meant she got to watch famous tennis players in action up close. “This is my second time doing it, I really enjoyed it last year,” she said. “I was overwhelmed at first in the selection process. There were two trials I had to pass. “The hardest thing about it was having to learn everything for it and going through those two trials, but the best thing about it is how fun it is to play in the arenas in front of the crowds. Aslesha has been playing tennis for five years.
“I really like tennis a lot, and did at one point want to become a professional tennis player,” she said. “The tennis player I would most like to assist on the court would be Rafael Nadal.” Valentina said the most challenging part of being a ball kids is trying to stay still when there are tennis balls flying at you. “The best part of it for me is the ball kids lounge, you get to hang out with other kids taking part there and relax,” she said. “I have played tennis since I was six – it is something me and my dad really bonded over. Being a tennis player and hopefully making it to play at the Australian Open myself some day would be a dream come true.” Jordan Doherty
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The Station Place carpark at Sunshine station is set to be closed at key times until the end of April as part of early works for the Melbourne Airport Rail project. Work is set to begin on a range of early works between Sunshine Station and Matthews Street, Sunshine, in preparation for construction. Utility services in the rail corridor will be upgraded and relocated. In it’s media release, Rail Projects Victoria said they were also removing the existing rail fence to make way for works and using excavators and non-destructive digging trucks to carefully excavate the ground, installing troughs to hold the services, installing new services and cables and reinstating fences and grassed areas. The Station Place car park will be closed for selected hours from January 18 until April 30. The release said the car park will be closed between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm on Saturdays in that period. Accessible, staff and taxi parking as well as the turn-around will remain open, but the works require the closure of the shared use path between Sunshine Station and Matthews Street. A detour will be in place via Station Place and Drayton Street for pedestrians.
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Motorists warned to expect West Gate Freeway delays Motorists using the West Gate Freeway are being warned to expect delays of close to 20 minutes as part of works on the West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP). The Williamstown Road outbound entry ramp is closed until 5am on Monday, February 27 and one lane on the West Gate Freeway outbound is also closed at the Williamstown Road interchange as part of works to widen the West Gate Freeway from eight to 12 through lanes to deliver more
reliable journeys for motorists. Drivers who regularly use the Williamstown Road interchange to travel westbound on the West Gate Freeway need to access the freeway via an alternative route, such as Millers Road or Geelong Road. The speed limit is also reduced to 60km/h travelling westbound from the West Gate Bridge for the safety of all road users and the WGTP crew. Drivers could experience delays of up to
18 minutes during the afternoon peak while these works take place. A full citybound carriageway and a single lane westbound closure is also in place along Footscray Road to early April between Dock Link Road and Appleton Dock Road. A massive crane known as a launching gantry is building an elevated road which will link the tunnels with Citylink and the CBD. The next phase involves construction of sections crossing over the citybound and
outbound carriageways of the existing road beneath, including closures of Footscray Road in one direction at a time until June. WGTP acting chief executive Peter Lellyett said the works are planned to help make journeys safer and smoother towards cutting overall congestion on Melbourne’s road network. “We’d like to thank drivers for their patience so far and ask that they take extra care as this vital work continues,” he said. Details: www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/westgate
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Council welcomes Kealba decision The EPA has cancelled Barro Group’s licence to operate the Sunshine Landfill site at Kealba. This is very welcome news as the Brimbank community has been suffering from the impacts of the noxious odours coming from hotspot fires at this site for several years. The licence cancellation means Barro Group can no longer receive any more waste at the landfill. They are required
to manage risks at the site, extinguish remaining hotspots and remove the constant issue of odour escaping and affecting the local community. A lot of work has gone into advocating for this change by Council and concerned citizens. The result is for everyone and it’s a big step towards improving community amenity and the environment.
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: • Food and garden waste ideas wall – Share your tips for managing your food waste in the green bin.
St Albans mum Aurora De Cardenas is among an increasing number of women changing careers and joining the rail industry. Ms De Cardenas works as a facilities works officer, inspecting Metro Trains’ 222 stations across Melbourne and scheduling any works needed. She joined Metro following the birth of her daughter 12 months ago. Ms De Cardenas said not being chained to a desk has been one of the best aspects of her job. “My office can be anywhere on the network – you never know where you’ll be,” she said. Metro Trains is currently recruiting more than 60 positions from project managers to track inspectors and train drivers. Metro Trains chief executive Raymond O’Flaherty said attracting those who wouldn’t have previously considered a career in the railways required marketing some roles differently. “Industries like nursing and hospitality have really transferrable skills while still being safety-focused and would make great candidates for many roles we have as we provide a lot of the training,” he said. In 2022, Metro clocked up an Australian first, recruiting its 500th female driver. It now employs 533 drivers. In 2009, when Metro
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began operating the trains in Melbourne, there were only 26 female drivers. “At Metro, we want our team to reflect the community that we serve. This means committing to a more diverse and inclusive workplace and we hope that more people consider the benefits a rail career can offer,” Mr O’Flaherty said. Ms De Cardenas is also hoping more women decided to take up a career in the rail industry “I came with only my high school certificate. You get a lot of training in this job, you can move around within the company and try so many different things,” she said. To apply, visit www.metrotrains.com.au/ careers/
Fun for all the family
Celebrate summer in the west and be part of the LGBTIQA+ inclusive pride pool party to celebrate the Midsumma Festival at Sunshine Leisure Centre. There will food, aqua aerobics, zumba and activities on Sunday 29 January 11am-3pm. To find out more visit creativebrimbank.com.au
Join the fun at the Sunshine Lunar New Year Festival - a multicultural familyfriendly day of live entertainment, street food, roving street performers, children’s rides, face-painting, circus activities, sporting fun, lion dancing, fire-crackers and more. The no charge event is on Sunday 12 February, 12noon-10pm in Hampshire Road, Sunshine. For more information visit brimbank.vic.gov.au.
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Clean Up Australia Day
Join the Brimbank Libraries team for refreshments and a chat about what it’s like to be a library volunteer. Meet staff and volunteers who will be happy to share their experiences and answer questions on Wednesday 8 February from 12noon at Sunshine Library in Hampshire Road. Visit brimbanklibraries.vic.gov. au to learn more.
Register now and you will be sent a free starter kit that contains bags, gloves and everything you need to create a safe, fun and effective Clean Up. You can register your site now or help out at an existing site for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 5 March in Brimbank. Visit cleanup.org.au to learn more.
Pride Pool Party in the Sunshine
Mum Kate Gelling with her 10-months-old son Oliver.
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Baby, what a great name Victoria’s most popular baby names from the past year have been revealed, with Charlotte and Oliver coming in at number one for the third year in a row. The Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria revealed there were 551 babies named Oliver in the last year, and 410 named Charlotte. The name Oliver has cemented its place as number one, continuing it’s nine-year streak while Charlotte continues its shorter three-year streak. New mum Kate Galling said she chose the name Oliver for her new baby as she had always liked it.
“We’ve loved the name for a long time,” she said. “I have two other children named Zachary and James, and Oliver felt like it fitted in.” Over the course of its nine-year reign, 4790 babies across the state have been named Oliver. Ms Galling said Oliver is now 10-months old and is happy as ever. “He is the happiest boy on the planet – he loves life,” she said. Other popular names for boys included Noah, Jack, Charlie, and Leo, and for girls Olivia, Isla, Amelia, and Mia.
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By Karen Sweeney, AAP Detectives investigating the disappearance of Melbourne campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay interviewed their suspected killer nearly 18 months before he was arrested. Two Victoria Police officers spoke to airline pilot Greg Lynn for about an hour at his Caroline Springs kitchen bench in July 2020 about his movements when the campers disappeared three months earlier. The couple disappeared while camping in the remote Wonnangatta Valley on March 20, 2020. It’s alleged Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to two murder charges, killed them that day. Mr Hill’s car was found beside their burnt-out campsite on March 27 and their bodies were discovered in remote bushland near Dargo, in the Victorian alpine region, days after Lynn’s arrest in November 2021. Lynn is facing a committal hearing in Melbourne Magistrates Court, where the evidence against him is being tested. Detective Senior Constable Abbey Justin was one of the officers who interviewed Lynn, then a witness, in July 2020. She told the court Lynn’s car was one of a dozen picked up by automatic number plate recognition cameras at the Hotham Alpine Resort between 9.40am and 10am on March 21, 2020. Phone data had placed Mr Hill’s phone in the area at the time, prompting officers to review footage. Det Justin said the 11 other cars picked up by the camera had also been captured on two number plate recognition cameras on the other side of the alpine resort and eliminated as a result. She said she and Detective Brett Florence had gone to Lynn’s house to find out
Former airline pilot Greg Lynn is accused of murdering a couple in the Victorian alps. (Picture: Paul Tyquin, AAP)
movements of his vehicle that day. “We had the car going through ANPR. We needed to confirm who was driving,” she said on Tuesday. Det Justin also took a photo of Lynn’s car at the home. She believed it was the same vehicle although it was a different colour. She said the pictures showed it had been a dark colour - navy or grey. A beige Nissan Patrol was seized by police when Lyn was arrested and charged with murder in November 20 21. On Monday January 16 a witness described seeing a “grumpy” Russell Hill driving along a narrow track to a campsite, looking like a man with a place to be. Weed sprayer Robert Williams had stepped
off to the side of the track, ready to have a conversation with the driver of the white LandCruiser, as he had with others passing him on March 20. But the “grumpy old bugger in his 70s put his foot down, (and) zoomed past” without even waving. He recognised Mr Hill days later when news reports came out that he and Ms Clay were missing in the area he had seen them. He described watching a drone for 35 or 40 minutes later that day as it circled over him and rudely hovered over campsites. “You’re going down there to have a peaceful camp and somebody’s flying a drone over top of you,” he said. The hearing is continuing this week.
The accidental shooting of Carol Clay is one scenario Victoria Police considered when investigating the camper’s disappearance in March 2020. She and her partner Russell Hill vanished while on a camping trip in the remote Wonnangatta Valley area, in Victoria’s alpine region. Former Caroline Springs airline pilot Greg Lynn was charged with their murder in November 2021 and has pleaded not guilty. Lynn’s barrister Dermot Dann outlined one scenario officers considered, including that Mr Hill had grabbed Lynn’s shotgun. “The two were wrestling over the gun causing an accidental discharge, or causing discharge, which struck Ms Clay in the head while positioned on the (passenger) side of Mr Hill’s vehicle,” he described. Victoria Police forensic officer Mark Gellatly confirmed that was one scenario considered and evidence found on Hill’s car was possibly connected with that. He examined the inside of Mr Hill’s car in May 2020 and found one possible area of blood staining on an armrest. Possible blood staining and “other biological material” were also detected on a canopy on the passenger side of Mr Hill’s car during a later examination, Mr Gellatly said. Mr Dann suggested that possible scenario couldn’t be ruled either in or out. “That’s right. It’s a possible explanation at this point,” Mr Gellatly replied. Karen Sweeney, AAP
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Back to school Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. The school reopened for 2021 on Thursday and there was plenty of fun for the two sets of twins and their school friends. Colby and Sebastian, 8, and Rania and Dania, 6, are two of three sets of twins at the school this year. The school has about 65 students. A third set of twins will start on February 11 and will be part of the school’s early years program. Principal Lee Bullock said it was possibly the first time the school had welcomed three sets of twins.
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Twins Colby and Sebastian, and Rania and Dania, were among the excited pupils starting school at Furlong Park School for Deaf Children last week. By Tara Murray The school reopened for 2021 on Two western suburbs advocates are calling for government action after a waste management Thursday and there was plenty of fire fun for in Brooklyn last week.
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There have been at least eight factory, waste management or tip fires across the west and Hume since October, while the Kealba landfill has had underground fires burning continuously for more than a year. Former LeadWest chief executive Craig Rowley and former state MLC member Colleen Hartland say enough is enough. “It’s a long-running issue,” Mr Rowley said. “It doesn’t matter which party has been in power at the time, they haven’t done enough clean-up of the west.
“The urgency to clean it [industry] up has never been greater.” Mr Rowley said during his time with LeadWest, from 2010-18, one of the biggest concerns raised by local councils was the need for a cleaner, greener and more liveable western metropolitan area. “We were constantly talking about it with the other tiers of government, about the investment needed in the west to make it cleaner and greener. “It just seems that it is taking a long time to get there.” Mr Rowley said an Environment Protection Act, which changes how the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulates pollution, waste and contamination in Victoria, had been
delayed for 12 months. “We’ve been waiting for so long to have confidence to be able to breath fresh air. Confidence that our creeks aren’t going to be polluted.” He suggests forming a steering committee which would include the EPA, WorkSafe, MFB and council representatives to have a co-ordinated approach to industry clean-up. “I don’t think questions are being asked on Spring Street as often as they should.” He also proposed government funding to help bring old industrial estates up to the 21st century and the introduction of better air quality monitoring systems. Ms Hartland is a member of the Facebook group Anti-Toxic Waste Alliance, which was
set up after the West Footscray warehouse fire which spewed toxic fumes across the western suburbs for days in August 2018. She said the group, a non-political alliance of community groups, organisations and individuals, wants action. “There’s been a spate of these fires,” she said. “There’s been three in the last 10 days. “The EPA and the state government don’t seem to be taking it seriously.” Ms Hartland said the group wanted more regulation on industrial sites, clear information about when the EPA is called in and when and for how long air quality equipment is set up. She has also called for the act to be introduced. ■ Fire
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Sculpture taking shape A new sculpture embodying the theme of growth is being prepared for The Avenue park in Caroline Springs. Sydney artist Jade Oakley has been hard at work producing the piece, which will comprise a steel sculpture at the playground and a series of etchings in the pathway leading up to it. The sculpture will look like two large leaves on a steel stem, with the veins of the leaves depicting a map of Caroline Springs. Oakley said her inspiration for the sculpture came from looking at maps of Caroline Springs, which reminded her of how the patterns of the community growing across the landscape were “just like the patterns in nature of growth.” “The idea of growth is very much embedded in this sculpture … if you think about the patterns of roots in the soil, or the patterns
of veins in a leaf, those sorts of patterns look almost like tiny streetscapes,” she said. Oakley said the work will also use art created by community members during workshops she conducted. “I love about it the artworks that various members of the community have done are going to be in the park for a very, very long time,” she said. “It’s a really nice way of making it very much a part of the community – by the community and for the community.” The project was facilitated by Melton council and T Projects, and Creative Road is assisting Oakley with fabrication of the project. The completed artwork is due to be installed by the end of February.
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Kitten boom leads to desex plea By Jordan Doherty Brimbank cat owners are being encouraged to have their felines desexed as the number of kittens born in the municipality “escalates”. According to Brimbank council, the later start to the cat breeding season in 2022 has resulted in a higher number of kittens born between November and January. Council’s city development director Kelvin Walsh urged cat owners to desex and register their cats so they do not add to the large number of stray, semi-owned and feral cats in the municipality. “We encourage people who feed unowned cats to take full ownership including having them desexed and microchipped,” he said.
“If they are not prepared to do this, unowned cats should be reported or trapped and handed over to Brimbank’s animal management team or shelter for assessment and possible adoption.” Non-profit veterinary clinic West Side provides affordable pet desexing for Brimbank residents. West Side’s Ann Enright said Brimbank’s growing feline population was a concern. “A lot of people in local areas are not aware that kitten numbers are very high at the minute, if we are able to reduce these numbers then there will not be as many stray cats wandering the streets,” she said. “There is also a high euthanasia rate when it comes to strays as there are very limited
resources to care for them. We know around 45 per cent of cats and kittens entering pounds in the Melbourne area are killed. “Cats start breeding by four months of age and can have three litters a year with three to five kittens. “If left un-desexed, one female cat and her offspring can produce 2000 kittens in four years. The main reason people don’t desex their cats is because they can’t afford it, so our aim to provide these services at an affordable rate for pet owners.” Westside Community Desexing provides low-cost desexing in Brimbank. Pictured are Dr Peny Hocking and Dr Jenny Wang. (Damjan Janevski) 297795_02
Saint Side show returns The annual Saint Side Show & Shine is returning to St Albans on February 5. The free event is a celebration of bicycles and also includes a car show. It will run between noon and 6pm at Green Gully reserve. Saint Side’s Mark Gale said he was looking forward to the event. “We have been running this event for the past 14 years and have made some amazing memories at them, and are looking forward to making even more” he said. “The event is a truly unique and well-loved day in the west, and it is a chance for all those in the community to come along and celebrate a shared interest. I personally have had an interest in bikes since I was very young so it is great that at these family events you get to see parents passing on the interest to their kids.
“I travelled for a bit when I was younger, and when I returned I felt a buzz of creativity so I channelled my interest in bikes into building them, which led to the opening of the shop and ultimately this event.” Bicycles and bike riding is welcome at the event. Those attending are advised to bring a helmet, as it will be required to enjoy the facility and bike track in full and to to participate in activities such as the drag race, and the longest skid. There will also be a DJ and food stalls. Jordan Doherty Action from the 2021 Saint Side Show and Shine. (Supplied/ Mark Gale)
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What’s your vision for Melton? By Liam McNally An opportunity to revitalise the Melton Town Centre is on the horizon, and so council is asking the community to help guide plans for its future. Melton Town Centre, the High Street shopping and dining precinct surrounding the clocktower, dates back 150 years. Melton council said the centre has been impacted significantly by nearby retail competition, a lack of public transport connections, physical access limitations, changing consumer behaviour and a challenging economic climate.
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initial community consultation and research. It also sets out the vision for the precinct’s revitalisation and for future development opportunities. It’s part of the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Plan which is funded with more than $3 million from the state government’s Suburban Revitalisation Program. Mayor Lara Carli said council is working with the community to share ideas for a town centre that “everyone will want to visit and where businesses will thrive.” “Together we can return High Street to being the vibrant, bustling heart of Melton. We have a fantastic asset here in Melton’s
town centre and we want to realise its full potential,” she said. “We’re working with the community to share ideas for a town centre that everyone will want to visit and where businesses will thrive. “This is about making it easier to get around and bringing a new energy to the area that will help to boost the incredible existing businesses and attract new shops, restaurants and cafes for everyone to enjoy.” Feedback on the plan is open until Wednesday, March 1. Details: conversations. melton.vic.gov.au/mtc-revitalisation-plan
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Mower sparks grassfire A grassfire in Taylors Lakes last week was sparked by a Brimbank council worker mowing the grass. Emergency services were called to Rowell Place on Tuesday, January 17, following reports of a grassfire. “Council’s tractor and slasher mower operator was conducting normal programmed work maintenance in the area at the time,“ council acting infrastructure and city services director Tom Razmovski said. “Even after surveying the area for debris and rocks, the operator believes he hit a rock which sparked the fire. “The fire brigade were contacted immediately and the area was quickly contained. “There was no danger to the council worker or nearby properties. “At the time of the mowing the temperature was 30 degrees and safety precautions were in place which allowed for machinery to be operated.” The area was the site of a suspicious grassfire two years ago.
The Keilor Gift will be held next month for the first time in two years. The event “will be a welcome return to the community”, according to organising committee chairperson Hayden Kelly. “The event is a great way to showcase Keilor. It has a very long history here, first being held in 1933,” he said. The event is returning next month following difficulties to organise and run the event throughout COVID restrictions. “Like many events we suffered from lockdown restrictions but we are very excited to finally bring this event back. There is an excitement from organisers and the public about it. We are going to come back as strong as ever,” Mr Kelly. “We are looking forward to a terrific day for the athletes and there will also be plenty of family-entertainment for the public to enjoy.” The Keilor Gift will be held on February 18 at Keilor Recreation Reserve.
Fatal fire A person has been found dead following a fire in Sunshine West on Tuesday, January 17. Emergency services were called to a fire at a residence above a commercial property on Glengala Road about 4.20pm. Police said a body was found inside the residence. A man was taken to hospital with minor injuries. A crime scene has been established and fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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2020 Keilor Gift men’s winner, Rupert Lugo. (Supplied)
Victoria Police start mass recruitment drive More than 40,000 people who’ve expressed interest in pursuing a career in policing will be contacted as part of a major recruitment drive across the state. Potential recruits who have previously applied to join Victoria Police but missed out, registered for a careers information session or signed up to learn about the police fitness test will be contacted over coming weeks. Those who have withdrawn an application will also be included. Anyone from 2016 onwards who has been in contact with police about a career will receive an email or phone call to speak about future Victoria Police’s career options. Victoria Police recruitment division’s acting superintendent Charmaine Hosking said the
opportunity to join the police could be the start of an amazing career for Victorians. “Policing is a challenging, rewarding career and we don’t want anyone to discount all it can provide,” she said. According to Victoria Police, it’s the first time they have embarked on such a large recruitment effort. “We know these people have shown an interest in policing at some point so it makes sense to check in,” acting superintendent Hosking said. “Life circumstances change, people’s priorities change and now might just be the time for them to pick up where they left off. “The start of the year is a great time for people to evaluate their career options.”
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In addition to the outreach drive, Victoria police will be hosting a careers expo at Kensington Town Hall on January 18 between 3pm-8pm. The expo will enable potential recruits to learn more about the opportunities working in policing can provide and give them the chance to meet police working in general duties and specialist units. “We haven’t held a careers expo since before COVID, so please take the opportunity to come along and talk to our recruitment team,” acting superintendent Hosking said. “That’s why we’re so keen to get out and talk to anyone keen to pull on the blue uniform.” Details: police.vic.gov.au/police Millicent Spencer
A Derrimut e-waste and metal recycler is planning to expand its Swann Drive facility to enable it to process up to 20,000 tonnes of waste each year. ReSource Pty Ltd has applied to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for a development licence to expand the site. According to the EPA, the facility will process e-waste such as used batteries, and scrap metal. “The reprocessed materials would then go for further recycling or processing at other facilities, and anything not suitable for recycling such as certain types of plastics and paper would go to a licensed landfill,” the EPA stated. The community can make submissions on this proposal until February 7. Details: www.engage.vic.gov.au/ resource-pty-ltd
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Melton’s big build plans in 2023 By Liam McNally The coming year will be one of change for the City of Melton. Rapid population growth in Melbourne’s outer west is putting pressure on existing infrastructure, which council is hoping to ease with a number of infrastructure project in the pipeline for 2023. Melton is one of Australia’s fastest growing suburbs, and its population is expected to more than double by 2051 from 180,000 to over 400,000. Melton mayor Lara Carli said Melton
continues to grow at an “unprecedented” pace, and a big focus this year is delivering better open spaces and more accessible sports and recreation infrastructure “so everyone can get active and outdoors”. “Council is working hard to make sure our infrastructure not only keeps up with population growth, but improves services and amenities for everyone,” she said. “Investing in infrastructure now means we’re building a more resilient and healthy community. We’re rolling out our $89 million capital works program for the 2022-23
financial year, which includes constructing and upgrading community centres, sporting facilities, parks, roads and more.” Major projects will include upgrades to Bulmans Road from High Street to Centenary Avenue, new childrens and community centres at Mount Atkinson, Rockbank, Aintree and Cobblebank, upgrades to the MacPherson Park Rugby and Gridiron pavilion, revitalised play spaces at Banchory Green Reserve and Centenary Park, a new pavilion at Diggers Rest, a new Mt Atkinson Active Open Space Precinct, and stage two
of the Bridge Road Recreation Reserve redevelopment. “Building new infrastructure while maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure continues to be a major challenge, but our strong relationship with the state and federal governments will help ensure we have strong investment over the coming years,” Cr Carli said. “We’re proud to be delivering new and upgraded buildings, roads, recreation facilities and more to help local families enjoy the City of Melton even more.”
Free men’s health help Brimbank men are encouraged to get active and learn more about supporting their health, as part of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s Sons of the West program. In partnership with local councils and community health services across Victoria, Sons of the West is a free 10-week health program for men, with the 2023 program commencing in March. Program participant Mike Dunne said the benefits of the program include weight changes and improvement in overall wellbeing. “I now have regular medical checks, I’m more outgoing and reduced my weight significantly thus reducing potential health issues later in life,” he said. “Sons of the West changed my life for the good and will continue to further on into the future.” Fellow participant Anthony Camilleri said the program is the reason behind his discovery of heart health and other health issues.
“From the first session, they challenged us to go for a health check,” he said. “To my surprise, I was told that some time in the past I had a heart attack. “I was admitted to Western Private Hospital where three stents were inserted to clear a totally blocked artery attached to my heart.” Sons of the West is open to men aged 18 and over who live in west of Melbourne and Victoria. Details: www.westernbulldogs.com.au/ foundation/about-us/expression-of-interest or foundation@westernbulldogs.com.au
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Healthy meals support learning By Matthew Sims Foodbank Victoria’s Brooklyn distribution warehouse has been busy over the summer break to ensure students across the state received healthy meals over the holiday period. Education Minister and Sydenham MP Natalie Hutchins visited the warehouse on Sunday, January 15 to acknowledge about 6000 meals being delivered to families over the summer break across 1000 government schools, while more than 28 million free, healthy meals have been provided to students in schools as part of the state government’s School Breakfast Clubs program.
With more than $71 million of state government funding contributed so far, the program would restart for the first term later this month. Under the program, healthy breakfasts were available to all students, with lunches and home food supplies, including food products for holiday periods provided to students requiring additional support. Interactive cooking classes focused on healthy and accessible meal choices have also been a key feature of the program and offered to families in 100 disadvantaged school communities. Foodbank Victoria also operated mobile supermarket buses visiting schools around
Victoria to provide healthy and nutritious food to families in need. Ms Hutchins said the programs have helped families struggling through the holiday period keep their children healthy. “We understand that programs like the School Breakfast Club provide many students and their families with a helping hand and that’s why providing holiday food packs over the summer break is so important,” she said. “The program has already made a huge difference to students who need a bit of extra support to have a nutritious, delicious meal every morning and we’re proud to support the School Breakfast Club all year round.”
Education Minister Natalie Hutchins and Foodbank Victoria chief executive Dave McNamara. (Supplied)
Best budgies on show The Melton and District Budgerigar Society is inviting the community to its annual show at Melton Catholic Regional College on February 11. Over 400 birds from across the state will be judged on their size, deportment and features, with the best budgie of the day being awarded a diploma certificate. Bird-lovers are also invited to learn more about the society, as it is currently seeking new members. The Melton and District Budgerigar Society has been active for about 25 years, and it competes on a local and state level, and has had birds selected for national competitions. People can sign up their budgies for either “show standard” or “pet standard” competitions. Society show manager and committee
member Patrick Vella is a self-described “mad-keen breeder” who currently has about 350 budgies. He said what sets a show-budgie apart is directional feathers, long feathers on the face, and large round on their mask, and that the Melton club is one of the strongest in the state. “We constantly run second or third, and have won a couple of times at the state level,” he said. The club meets once a month to informally compete and chat budgies outside of the main events. “It’s a good hobby for a family, because it’s something everyone can do, it’s not just a dad thing or a mum thing or a kids thing, they can all get involved,” Mr Vella said. For more details contact society secretary Carmel Cricelli, on 0400 966 738.
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Proud to be Australian citizens Becoming an Australian citizen is a dream come true for many migrants, as Jordan Doherty and Millicent Spencer discovered.
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ou might struggle to find prouder Australians than St Albans’ Havinder Singh and South Morang’s Swati Sharma on Thursday, January 26. Havinder and his wife Manjinder Kaur, will be among 200 permanent residents receiving their Australian citizenship during Brimbank council’s Australia Day citizenship ceremony, while Swati and husband Hans will mark their first Australia Day as citizens. The couple received their citizenship in December having migrated from India to Australia for work. Havinder, who moved to Australia from northern India in 2008, says he can’t wait to celebrate the milestone.
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- Havinder Singh “It is truly an amazing feeling, to become a citizen of Australia this year. I will feel proud to say ‘I am an Australian’,” Havinder says. “This is a really huge milestone for us to celebrate, it is hard to even try to put into words just how great it feels. “We … are excited to celebrate our citizenship and just how much this means to us.” Havinder says he felt drawn to Australia after learning about it at school. “To me, it seemed like the best place in the world. It is a beautiful country and there are so many opportunities here. For many people, including myself, this is a complete dream come true.” he says. Havinder chose to settle in St Albans after moving to Australia and says he has never felt
Havinder Singh, Manjinder Kaur and son Amolak.
the need or want to leave. He and Manjinder married in India a few years after he first came to Australia, before she joined him in St Albans. The couple welcomed their son, Amolak, two years ago. He was born at Sunshine hospital. “I was a young man when I first moved and have really grown so much as a person throughout my time here,” Havinder says. “We have created many wonderful memories in St Albans. “There is a real sense of community here and I am very proud and happy to be part of
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it. I had never even visited another country before moving here all those years ago, the move here was a daunting … but it has been 100 per cent worth it. “We know many people from very different backgrounds who have also chosen to make it their home here. Our next-door neighbours in St Albans emigrated to Australia, I believe in the 1950s and it is fascinating to hear their many stories about the area that I now call home, and to hear about how it has developed over time. “It makes me look forward to what else is to come here in the future for my son.”
The Sharmas feel similarly about South Morang and the wider Whittlesea local government area. The couple chose to move to Australia because their know their profession in the health industry was highly regarded here. “We have chosen Whittlesea council area for our residence and business as it is one of the fastest growing areas and has a high immigration population,” Swati says, “Whittlesea council offers various multicultural events which helps us stay connected to our culture as well.” “We are feeling very proud and happy to be citizens of this amazing country.”
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Kulinda the Cheetah enjoys an iron-rich ice block on a hot summer’s day.
Resident Hippopotamuses munch on a fruit-filled icy treat before splashing in the water.
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Keeping cool at Werribee zoo As summer gets into full swing, animals of all shapes and sizes at Werribee Open Range Zoo like to keep cool and carry on. Aside from always having access to shade and hydration, zookeepers make sure all animals stay extra comfortable by offering nutritionally-dense icy treats and specially-created mud wallows. Right: Ice blocks are keeping Vervet Monkeys cool and mentally stimulated. 12 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 24 January, 2023
Asian Wild Horses gravitate towards mud wallows to keep cool and protect themselves from parasites and insects.
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Focus on making your life better By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network
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mean you’re a failure. Which raises another important point. You don’t have to reach your goals alone. One of the most useful things to decide is to ask for help when you need it. If you opt to learn a new skill, don’t be afraid to find someone who can teach you. YouTube might be full of instructional videos, but it can be a pretty soulless way to find stuff out. Human connection can make a huge difference.
And the same goes for your mental health. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to reach out to a support service, a therapist, a social group, friend or family member. If your resolution is to be the best you can be, that’s something vastly easier to achieve with the company and support of others. Of course, if you’re having a crisis, ring Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000. To find non-emergency help, however, consider calling
Head to Health on 1800 595 212. A trained professional will take your call, give you advice, and connect you to the best support or service for you. CAREinMIND™ is another excellent mental health counselling service. You can reach them for a chat on 1300 096 269. Their website – careinmind.com.au – has a great blog, chock full of ideas which can help you get through 2023 with style, smiles and joy.
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Come on now, be honest, have you’ve broken your New Year’s Resolution already? It’s okay if you have: most people do, and that might be a good thing. It’s natural to focus on making life changes when the calendar clicks over, but sometimes the way we frame these intentions can be unrealistic, setting us up for failure. In some cases, too, resolutions that require long-term planning raise our anxiety levels – which is especially ironic if the resolution involves becoming less anxious. Setting goals for the coming year can be a very positive thing, but mental health experts tell us it’s important to focus on things that make life better rather than more challenging. Be sure to acknowledge what’s already right in your life. What things are you grateful for? Resolve to remember these often. Feeling good about yourself will make achieving long-term aims, such as quitting smoking or maintaining healthy weight, a bit easier. It’s important too to reflect only on yourself and refrain from impossible comparisons. You are probably never going to play tennis like Serena Williams or write pop songs as well as Baker Boy. Your icons aren’t your rivals. In the end it doesn’t matter if you can’t carry a tune – just resolving to sing might be all you need. If you set small goals, you’re much more likely to succeed. Cook one more meal instead of getting takeaway; try just one new healthy food; read one more book; walk one more lap. Small achievements count. It’s also important, of course, to not beat yourself up if you slip. The path to any goal is never smooth – it would be too easy, otherwise. Just because you fail once doesn’t
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MY PLACE Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw tells Millicent Spencer about his unique role at the airport. What is your connection to Melbourne’s north-west? I have been the chaplain at the airport for five years. In my five years, I have had two good years before COVID. I was the chaplain through COVID and saw the devastation throughout the industry, and the bounce back in the last 12 months. . I also live close by in Epping which is great for when I get a call during the night. The chaplaincy provides 24-hour support to travellers and staff so we do get calls in the middle of the night. Recently we got a call for someone who had a heart attack and passed away in the terminal. We got called back to help the family. Tell us a bit more about what you do? My role is to provide spiritual and emotional support to passengers and staff. Everyday is different for my team but we usually drop our bags at the start of the day and begin our rounds. We go and visit the staff and say ‘G’day’. We bring a multi-faith approach to our chaplaincy, meaning any staff member can speak to us. We support people of no faith or all faiths. Our team is predominantly made up of Christians but we do have one Buddhist chaplain.
Melbourne Airport chaplain Martyn Scrimshaw (left) at work.
What do you like the most about working at the airport? I think the pastoral element of the role – coming alongside people, listening to their stories, and helping them find a bit of hope. That might mean helping them with flights, or supporting them if they aren’t traveling for a good reason (such as a funeral). For example, I recently got called by an airline to assist an elderly lady who was disorientated. She thought she had a flight out of Melbourne
to Europe. I took her for a coffee and found out she had packed up without telling her family in Brisbane that she was coming to Melbourne for her flight to Europe. I managed to contact her family and we worked out it was still a few weeks until her flight to Europe was booked. After talking with the lady and her family we worked out she was happy to return to Brisbane to spend time with her family before flying to Europe. It was great to be able
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to find her family and reunite her with them. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I couldn’t name one, but I definitely have a couple of favourite coffee shops which I take staff and travellers to for a cup of coffee or a hot chocolate. I just love being amongst retailers and going into our coffee shops and retail stores to have a chat with the staff. Tell us something people would be
surprised to know about you… I suppose people wouldn’t know about my hobby, but for the last seven years I have been a conductor for a brass band. I have just given that up as I was elected to be the president of the International Association of Chaplains for the next two years. I am looking forward to taking on the role of president and working with airports like JFK and Heathrow to grow the global vision of airport chaplaincy.
FROM THE ARCHIVES Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors
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The federal government has made available more than 500 hectares of vacant land and has asked the local community how it thinks the land should be used.
Brimbank council will withdraw its support for care outside of school hours for 255 primary-aged children in the municipality.
Brimbank’s citizen of the year Desley Rowles chose to share the limelight of her award with husband Kevin and close friends Gordon and Kathleen McGregor.
Brimbank taxi owners fear the recommendations of a Victorian taxi inquiry will destroy lifetimes of hard work.
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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
Brimbank Guides Brimbank girls aged five to 17 are being encouraged to give Girl Guides a go. Brimbank Girl Guides will hold come and try sessions on Mondays in Keilor and Deer Park, from 6-8pm, for girls aged five to 10, and on Tuesdays in Deer Park, from 7-9 pm for girls aged 10-17. ■ Carolyn Maggs, 0418 536 084
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 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
This week’s photographer’s choice pictures is of five year old Isla at Scienceworks. (Damjan Janevski) 315507_01
Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets weekly, 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 activities including carpet bowls, pool and table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/
the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
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 friends and family for a lovely market day out.
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
Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at
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 Combined Probus Club Melton Friendship Group.
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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
Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150
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
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
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
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
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857
Melton Trauma Teddies Melton Trauma Teddies are seeking volunteers to assist with knitting, stuffing, or stitching teddy-bears that go to children in their time of need. ■ Jean 0412 931 498
Melton Cycling Club Melton South Knit & Natter
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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
Kids in the Kitchen Watergardens Shopping Centre invites kids to learn, make and taste a delicious recipe in the Kids in the Kitchen program. Kids will love becoming a junior masterchef as they are guided through making their own mini pizza to take home. It’s on January 23- January 29, from 11am to 2pm at the Marketplace, near Aldi. Cost: $5 per child, includes a take-home gift
Wellness hub Summer often inspires people to make healthier choices but figuring out where to begin can be challenging. The Watergardens Wellness Hub Pop-Up takes out the guesswork with an array of nutrition and wellness advice from YMCA and Nutrition Australia. Meet with a qualified nutritionist or personal trainer to discuss a plan that best suits you and your family’s needs. Plus, receive a free 3D body scan and analysis. It’s on Friday, January 27, from 11am - 2pm. ■ https://watergardens.qicre.com/ Promotions/2023/01/Wellness-Hub/ Wellness-Hub-Health-Hub
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Hyundai Palisade is big and bold By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Palisade is the largest model in Hyundai’s SUV range. At a smidgen under five metres, it’s around the same size and price as competitors such as Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-9. Launched in late 2020 it was given an upgrade in May 2022 with updated exterior and interior design elements, improved safety and tech features. Palisade comes in two equipment levels, Elite and Highlander, each with the choice of 3.8-litre petrol FWD or 2.2-litre diesel AWD. Prices range from $65,900 for the Elite petrol 2WD to $79,900 for our test vehicle, the Highlander diesel AWD.
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Palisade Elite 3.8-litre petrol 2WD: $65,900 Palisade Highlander 3.8-litre petrol 2WD: $75,900
Styling Not only is Palisade a large vehicle but it has styling that accentuates its bulk, starting from the front with a huge version of the parametric grille that’s being progressively rolled out across the Hyundai range. The grille is flanked by vertically stacked triple LED headlights, together with similarly shaped taillights, that emphasise the height of the Palisade. The Highlander variant that we tested came with exclusive design touches, including a satin chrome finish for the grille with matching badge and skid plate finishes. There are hidden-type turn signals, body-coloured cladding and exclusive 20-inch wheels with a 15-spoke turbine design.
Engines / transmissions The 3.8-litre petrol V6 generates 217 KW of power at 6000 rpm and 5200 NM of torque with standard unleaded fuel. The 2.2-litre CRDI diesel has less power (147 kW at 3800 rpm) but extra torque (440 NM between 1750 and 2750 revs). Both have a recently updated eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The diesel AWD uses an active on-demand HTRAC system.
Interior Inside, Palisade comes with a full-width front air vent and a great-looking and feeling
Palisade Elite 2.2-litre diesel AWD: $69,900 Palisade Highlander 2.2-litre diesel AWD: $79,900 Decked out with a 12.3-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system.
four-spoke steering wheel capped off in Highlander with a two-tone finish. A floating centre console angles up to merge with the dashboard, with a large space below for out-of-sight storage as well as a USB-C and 12V sockets. There’s plenty of additional storage space at the rear of the centre console with two adjustable drink holders and another pair of USB and 12V jacks. Palisade comes with two seating options, the more conventional 3-3-2 eight-seat family-focused arrangement or an executive 3-2-2 seven-seater with a pair of individual captain chairs in the middle row.
Safety All variants come with seven airbags including one between the front seats, full-length curtain ‘bags, and lap-sash safety belts for all occupants rather than the normal lap-only belt in the centre-rear spot. Other advanced safety features come with the Hyundai SmartSense system and include Blind Spot View and Collision-Avoidance Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist,
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Driving Initially, the large dimensions can be a bit intimidating when you first get into the Palisade but the various assistance features together with its high driving position and excellent visibility help to quickly overcome these concerns. Also, with its comparatively tight turning circle of 11.8 metres it can handle the average shopping centre with room to spare although the backside tends to jut out. While other eight-seat SUVs are based on a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive ’ladder frame’ chassis, the Hyundai Palisade is built like a car. That means its centre of gravity is lower and steering and suspension should be more like the average passenger vehicle. Travelling in stop-start city low-speed conditions, this is the case. Out on the motorway the Palisade cruises smoothly and quietly with little clue that it is powered by a diesel. Most of our time was spent with either one or two occupants on board but
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it felt that it would have no trouble coping with the maximum eight people. The steering is well-weighted and gives good feedback. Combined cycle fuel consumption is listed at 10.7 litres per 100 kilometres with the petrol engine and 7.3 L/100km from the diesel. We averaged 8.7 L/100km during our test.
Summing up Hyundai Palisade is an impressive vehicle that combines the practicality of an SUV while coming close to being car-like in the way it drives. It’s reasonably priced and comes with plenty of safety and tech equipment. Palisade comes with Hyundai’s standard five-year, unlimited warranty. Bluelink is also free for the same five-year period but incurs a charge from then onwards.
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Winger leaves United Western United has parted ways with Christian Theoharous, midway through the A-League Men’s season. The club announced on Tuesday that it has reached a mutual agreement with Theoharous to terminate his contract. Central Coast Mariners announced later that day that Theoharous had signed with them for the rest of the season. The winger had failed to play a game this season with United. Having signed a two-year scholarship contract in November 2021 in his return from playing over in Europe, Theoharous made four appearances in his first A-League season with United registering an assist against Wellington Phoenix in January. He was part of the club’s first ever championship-winning team. The winger also played a major role in Western United’s promotion campaign in National Premier League 3 last year. Theoharous played nine games in the regular season, scoring one goal, and starred in the promotion play-off with a goal and two assists. The club in its announcement thanked Theoharous for his time at the club and wished him every success with the next steps of his career. Theoharous made his debut in the A-League as an 18-year-old with Melbourne Victory. He played a significant part in Victory’s 2017-18 championship and he also played six games in the Asian Champions League. Meanwhile, United’s season was set to continue on Saturday, after deadline, against Sydney FC in North Hobart Oval. United’s women’s team was also in Hobart on the weekend, facing the Brisbane Roar in a double-header with the men’s side.
Sports shorts VSDCA Taylors Lakes proved no match for Williamstown in a rain-decided match in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association T20 competition on Tuesday night. The Lions struggled through their innings, finishing 7-94. Lachlan Marr top scored with 20. The Seagulls were flying at 2-75 when rain stopped play. The Seagulls were awarded the win, as they were ahead of the run rate needed at that point. The Lions are 1-1 from their two matches. The Lions were set to be back in action on Saturday, after deadline, on day two of its match with Noble Park. Noble Park was to resume chasing the Lions’ 161.
NPLW Calder United has signed two of the next generation of talent in the National Premier League Women’s competition. Calder last week announced the signings of Lucy Richards and Bella Edwards. Both played with the Football Emerging squad last season. Edwards currently trains with Western United, while Richards was Football Emerging’s captain last season. Calder, which won three titles last year, is set for a different looking side this year, with several players playing in the A-League this season. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Christian Theoharous. (Supplied)
SPORTS QUIZ 1. The flags of which two countries were banned from being displayed at the 2023 Australian Open? 2. Before being recently rehired as Wallabies coach, Eddie Jones last coached the team in what year? 3. Women’s world number one tennis player Iga Swiatek is from which country?
4. The Australian cricket team recently cancelled a One Day International series against which country? 5. The Mighty Roos represent Australia in which sport? 6. Actor Frankie Muniz has a career in which sport? 7. Josh Giddey plays for which NBA team? 8. Which Australian Grand Slam champion recently announced her retirement? 9. What two sports were added to the Winter Olympic Games in 1998? 10. AFL star Jaeger O’Meara will play for which team in 2023? 11. What was baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth’s real name? 12. And what was the first team he played for? 13. Why did Nick Kyrgios pull out of the 2023 Australian Open?
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16. Which NBA player is close to meeting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA points record? 17. What is the name of the Melbourne runner who smashed the female world record of consecutive marathons, running 150 in a row? 18. What was controversial about shots awarded as sixes in the January 14 match between the Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars? 19. When was the last time the Australian men’s cricket team won a series against India? 20. While playing golf, what is the maximum amount of clubs allowed in a player’s bag? 21. Which Serbian tennis professional won the 2023 Adelaide International 1 men’s singles title? 22. Which Belarusian tennis professional won the 2023 Adelaide International 1 women’s singles title?
23. A bronze statue of Australian Cricket Hall of Fame member Belinda Clark resides at which sports stadium?
28. Babar Azam, allegedly caught messaging a teammate’s girlfriend, captains which nation’s cricket team?
24. How many runs did Australian spin bowler Ashton Agar score in his debut Test innings?
29. What year were Johnathan Thurston and Jarryd Hayne joint winners of the NRL’s Dally M Medal?
25. Which South Korean tennis professional won the 2023 Adelaide International 2 men’s singles title? 26. Which Swiss tennis professional won the 2023 Adelaide International 2 women’s singles title?
30. By what nickname is Australia’s national gridiron (American football) team known?
27. Rocky the Mountain Lion is the costumed mascot of which NBA team?
1. Russia and Belarus 2. 2005 3. Poland 4. Afghanistan 5. Ice Hockey 6. Motor racing 7. Oklahoma City Thunder 8. Sam Stosur 9. Snowboarding and curling 10. Fremantle 11. George Herman Ruth 12. Boston Red Sox 13. Knee injury 14. Tombstone Piledriver 15. Defensive 16. LeBron James 17. Erchana Murray-Bartlet 18. They hit the roof 19. 2004 20. 14 21. Novak Djokovic 22. Aryna Sabalenka 23. Sydney Cricket Ground 24. 98 25. Kwon Soon-woo 26. Belinda Bencic 27. Denver Nuggets 28. Pakistan 29. 2014 30. Australian Outback
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Young guns shooting for glory By Tara Murray Two western suburbs youngsters are making an impact on the basketball court on an international stage. Truganina’s Jack Innella and Deer Park’s Matthew Farrar are both part of the Australian Boomerangs team, which recently won gold at the Virtus Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane in November. The Boomerangs are the men’s national basketball team for athletes with an intellectual impairment. Innella and Farrar are hoping to head to France in the middle of the year as part of the Australian team for the Virtus Global Games. Both said it was pretty exciting to represent their country and win gold. At just 17, Innella was the youngest in the team in Brisbane “I was selected in the Australian Boomerangs squad when I was 14 years old, but due to COVID and lockdowns we were unable to train face-to- face … so I didn’t get to meet as a whole squad until early last year,” Innella said. “The selection process for Boomerangs is picked from performances at the Aussie champs, [the] Ivor Burge program. “It has been such an honour and quite humbling to be able to represent your county in a sport that you love, we have an amazing team and incredible coaches and support staff. “The experience was one of the best experiences of my life.” Farrar agreed and said the experience in Brisbane was the best of his life. “Getting to play with my peers against international level players was a real eye opener and an experience I will forever cherish,” he said. “Winning gold was a dream come true for me as it is something that I have always dreamt about and something I worked very hard to try to achieve. “It was an honour to be selected in the side considering my age. I was hopeful of getting a development role for the experience but to be picked in the team was an awesome feeling.” Innella started playing basketball when he was about 10, but it wasn’t love at first sight. As the smallest on the court he didn’t enjoy it and
The gold medal winning Boomerangs team. (Supplied)
he went and played football for a season. His parents encouraged him to give basketball another go and the rest is history. “Because of my ADHD my mum and dad really encouraged me to try basketball again so I could keep myself busy,” he said. “I went back when I was 13 and have been playing since then, so I have been playing now for four years consistently. “We have just moved back to Melbourne after 10 years in Ballarat and have been playing with Pakenham Warriors for the last two years. “I am currently playing for the Warriors Big V div 1 men’s team and also under-20s rep [team].” Farrar, who is part of the Wyndham under-20 Victorian Junior Basketball League side, started playing basketball to help his football. He no longer plays football. “I started playing basketball when I was 12,” he said. “I only started playing basketball for fun because I thought it would be good to help me with my football, as football was my game of choice. “I felt that taking rebounds would help my
overhead marking (which it did) and hustling in defence would help me read the play better and not be so reactive but try to stay in front of the ball. “I have been playing ever since.” Both Innella and Farrar will represent Victoria at the upcoming Ivor Burge national championships. While they have excelled on the basketball court, both said it’s not without their challenges, which makes it harder for them. They say it’s about making sure they work to their strengths. “I was diagnosed when I was very young with ADHD and a mild Intellectual disability,” Innella said. “The only problem I have with my basketball is others’ perception of my disability. I learn a little slower but I work incredibly hard to make sure I am on top of anything my coach requires and spend countless hours going over plays . “I am very dedicated to improving my skill and a lot of time this means instead of playing PlayStation.” Farrar said the hardest thing with dealing with his impairment is that at times it may take
him longer to process new things if there are multiple instructions. “Once I understand what is required I don’t seem to have any problems after that,”he said. “It also helps me talk to my teammates that don’t understand as we can go through it together and both understand together. “I train every opportunity I can get not only on my game skills but also my mind and my body.” Innella’s performances have seen him invited to attend a national performance camp at the Basketball Centre of Excellence this month. It’s a history-making moment. “This is a program for some of the best basketballers in Australia,” he said. “This is the first time I have been told that a player with a disability has ever been invited to attend a mainstream high performance camp. “I am truly grateful for this opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players in Australia and I hope that others that doubt themselves with their disability can see that anything is possible if you work hard, surround yourself with good people and believe in yourself.” While both are busy on the basketball court with their various commitments, both are keen to test themselves against the best players in the world in France. Innella said he’s training six days a week to make sure he’s ready for the opportunity. “To be able to travel overseas and represent your county is something that not everyone gets to experience in their sport, so I am so grateful for the opportunity to do this,“ he said. “I am very ready to go and can’t wait to get on the court and compete against the world’s best. Farrar is looking forward to his first opportunity to travel overseas. “Having the opportunity to go to France for the world cup is very exciting,” he said. “Firstly I have never been overseas and to go for the first time to represent my country is unbelievable, a feeling that is hard to describe. “Hopefully I will make my teammates and my country proud.” A fundraising page has been set up to help both players and the Boomerangs get to France. To donate: http://ow.ly/JprU50MsaAM
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Deer Park is looking to improve Deer Park has plenty of work to do in the next month if it’s to lock up a top two spot in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division. After a slow start to the season losing three of their first four games, the Parkers haven’t lost a game since heading into Saturday’s game against Fitzroy Victoria, which was after deadline. They were sitting in second spot, 14 points behind Melbourne heading into the latest match. Bundoora RSL was right on the Parkers heels, one point behind them in third spot. Parkers’ head of bowls Mark Casey said they had worked hard to get the right combinations in place and it had paid off. “The main reason for the turnaround I feel is getting the combinations right,” he said. “We have welcomed some new players into the club so it can take some time to get things right. “We have had a couple of slight changes,
but mostly it’s just been some combination switches. “We are lucky we have so many players who can play multiple positions so it was just a matter of working out what works for the team. “We are really happy with the way we are travelling at the moment though, so hopefully we can continue that through to the finals.” The Parkers biggest test in recent rounds was the week before the Christmas break, when they played Melbourne. The two teams couldn’t be split and had to share the points. Casey said it was a good test to see where the side is at. “To be honest, we probably feel like we let that one slip,” he said. “However, Melbourne are a super side so walking around with nine points each was probably the right result. “We know we will be playing them again in
finals if we are to win it this year so we will need to step it up to another level.” Casey said while happy with where they were sitting there was still a lot of work to be done to ensure they can finish as high as they can. Across the board, Casey said all the club’s sides were going brilliantly. “It’s been a challenge with player availability but to the players credit they have always stepped up to the mark and have done a great job,” he said. “Every division has a chance of playing finals so that’s an incredible effort so far. “Our goal at the start of the year was for three out six teams to play finals and at the moment we are where we need to be.” Tara Murray Mark Casey. (Damjan Janevski) 260347_06
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Trent Thomson in action on day one of the game against Newport-Digman.
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Crunch time for Devils By Tara Murray Keilor Park will know where it really sits in the next couple of matches in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2. The Devils entered the two-dayer phase of the competition in seventh spot, but in a close competition are still within touch of the top four. With just four matches left, the Devils know they need be on the winning side of things for the rest of the season. Devils president David Tardio said while their season wasn’t on the line just yet, points in the next two games were really important. “We’ve had a lot of positives this season,” he said. “We would have liked to have a couple more wins heading into the second half of the season. “We’re sitting outside the top four at the moment. We’ll see what happens in this game and the next game is also a must win.” Tardio said the group had come back well
from the Christmas break and put in some good work on the track. The Devils are in the middle of their first two-day match since before COVID-19 against Newport-Digman. Day two of the match was set to be played on Saturday after deadline. Tardio said it has been an interesting return to the longer format of the game. The Devils were missing a couple of key players in both their first and second XIs for this round of matches, but are expecting to be at full strength for the rest of the season. “The weather was always going to play a pretty big part,” he said. “The first two-dayer is exciting and we were expecting a lower score than normal to be honest with the transition back into that format.” Day one of the match with Newport-Digman was for the bowlers. Newport-Digman was bowled out for 94 in the 53rd over. The Devils had to face 24 overs and found
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themselves in trouble late in the day. The Devils will resume at 5-46. Tardio said despite being on the back foot in the run chase, they were still confident of getting the job done. “To have them where they get them is really good,” Tardio said of day one. “With the ball we were very happy. We have a bit of work to do with the bat, but we’re quietly confident. “We’ve got 40 off runs to get. We have a deep batting line up, but cricket is a funny game.” In the other matches that were set to resume on the weekend after deadline, Williamstown CYMS needed 250 against West Newport, Altona Roosters were 13 runs from a first innings lead against Kingsville, St Andrews Pascoe Vale resumed at 4-49 against Footscray United and the Greenvale Kangaroos were chasing Royal Park-Brunswick’s 217. In senior division, Keilor and Deer Park were defending big totals against the Druids and St Albans respectively.
Keilor Thunder has announced its second import for the National Basketball League 1 South men’s season. The Thunder announced that Evan Wardlow would be making the journey from America to join the Thunder. “Evan is a 6’5 guard from California, USA,” the Thunder said on social media. “Evan had a successful college career which saw him graduate from NCAA D1 Santa Clara and then obtain his Masters Degree from NCAA D2 California State Eastbay. “Evan has most recently been playing professionally in Croatia. “Evan comes to the Thunder with great feedback from his previous coaches and we are confident Evan will bring winning habits to our program on the offensive and defensive ends.” In Croatia, Wardlow was playing with KK Stoja Pula where he had played five games averaging 15.4 points a game. He had previously played with KK Pula 1981 in Druga Liga, averaging nine points per game. Wardlow joins Will Jenkins in joining the club. Jenkins most recently played in Luxembourg where he averaged 23 points at 50 per cent, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block per game. Cirkook ‘Shaq’ Riak returns for the Thunder’s second season in the NBL1 competition and Ollie Hayes Brown is joining the Thunder. He had a decorated college career at UC Riverside before returning home and signing with the Perth Wildcats. Hayes Brown has been a development player with the Perth Wildcats for the last two seasons. Meanwhile, former Thunder import Jacob Lampkin is headed to Mount Gambier. Lampkin, who was one of the standouts for the Thunder last season, will play against the Thunder this season with the two teams in the same competition. Mt Gambier coach Richard Hill said Lampkin slipped under the radar a bit last season and was one of the premier big men in the competition. Tara Murray
Momentum is growing at Sunshine Heights Twelve months is a long time in football, just ask Sunshine Heights coach Colby Blyth. This time last year, the Dragons were struggling for numbers on the training track and Blyth was concerned whether they had enough players. But after a solid Western Region Football League division 3 season which included a finals appearance, things are on the up for the Dragons. For Blyth, who is entering his second year in charge of the club, it’s a pretty exciting time. “It’s a lot smoother than last season and I’m not stressing about numbers,” he said. “We’ve recruited some new players and got some old players back to the club as well. “We are tracking along really well and rapt with where we are sitting right now. We want the standards of the football club to keep improving and we have a few more things to
work on.” Blyth put down the influx of players as people were starting to see what they were doing and wanted to be part of it. He said they believed they were tracking in the right direction which was something others were seeing too. “Everyone is keen to get on board and see where we go,” he said. Blyth said they had added quite a few players which would help boost the depth at the club. Luke Vella returns to the club having spent last season with Spotswood in division 1, where he was a regular season player. Josh Smiley joins the club from Kyneton in the Bendigo Football League. Blyth said both were experienced players they were looking forward to seeing on the field. Cameron Davies, Joseph Franzone, Chris Sarandis, Jack Agius, Anthony Franzone
and Johnny Vasiliadis are among the other signings announced by the club. The Dragons hit the training track for the second part of pre-season last week. Blyth said after a quieter phase before Christmas they were ready to crack into it. “We’re hitting the track pretty hard and we’ll do that for a few weeks,” he said. “We’ll then move onto structure and strategy and where we want to get the footy club.” Having exceeded expectations in his first season, Blyth isn’t setting any expectations for this season. He’s just keen to continue on the path they started. “We’re not setting overall clubs, but there’s periods throughout the year and we want to track those. “We’ll reassess where we are sitting in the
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Deacon McPhail in action on Saturday.
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Eagles’ winning return By Tara Murray It was the perfect return to the field for the Sunshine Eagles in the Baseball Victoria Summer League division 1. After a tough first two-thirds to the season which has the Eagles towards the bottom of the table, the Eagles were back on the diamond on Saturday after the Christmas break. Facing Essendon, the Eagles snuck home in a thriller, winning 1-0. Eagles coach Cameron Deeble said it was nice to get a win like that after the break. “It was a good start,” he said. “We always seem to have some close battles in recent times with Essendon. “I thought our defensive side was really good. We made some great plays in the field and our two pitchers were on point and the fielders backed them up in the field.” Import Justin Revels pitched for the first six innings before Adam Irons took over for the last three innings, with Deeble saying both played really strong games. The win was just the Eagles fourth for the
season, not what they expected heading into the season. Deeble admits that they’ve had their challenges so far. “We’re coming into the last third of the season,” he said. “We’ve lost a few players to the ABL [Australian Baseball League] and some to long term injuries to key players. “But we’ve been able to give some young players from the twos a go. They’ve come in and filled holes and we’ve asked a lot of them.” Deeble said Devin Leahy and Patariki Grego-Pouaka were the two younger ones to get the most opportunities, while there’s more youngsters in the second side. With the return of players like Allister Lovelock from injury and the ABL coming to its completion, things are looking up for the Eagles in the remaining rounds. Deeble said they were hopeful of putting out some good performances to finish the season on a high. “We’ll give it a good crack,” he said. “We want to get back to where we should be in this
competition. “There are eight games after the break and it would be good to finish with a winning record, which would be really good for us. “The season so far has been a bit of a challenge. We’re ready to take on that challenge and see where it takes us.” It’s been a busy few weeks for some of the Eagles youngsters as they represented Victoria at the Australian Youth Championships. Both under-16 and under-18 boys teams both won bronze. Devin Leahy, Nathan Rumbelow and Hudson Pallay were all part of the under-16 team. Rumbelow and Pallay are currently playing in the Eagles second side, with Deeble saying their time will come in the senior team. Meanwhile, Makayla and Lily McKenner both represented Victoria at the softball national titles in the under-18s and under-16s respectively. Both are part of the Eagles under-18 team. “It’s pretty good signs for the junior program.”
Rain again played havoc in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. The last of the pool matches were scheduled for Tuesday night, having been postponed from before Christmas due to the weather. Matches started in the heat, but were soon brought to a close when heavy rain hit Melbourne later in the night. West Coburg was on top of Tullamarine in their match when it was called off and declared a draw. West Coburg made 4-148 from its overs, with the Demons sharing the wickets around. All but one Demons player had a bowl. The Demons were 7-82 in the 14th over when the rain hit. The one point from the draw was enough for West Coburg to finish on top of the Simpson pool and head through to the next round. PEGS ‘match with Westmeadows also finished early, but PEGS claimed the win. PEGS made 5-134 from its overs with Pishan Hewage top scoring with 42 at the top of the order. Aaron Evans took two wickets for the Warriors. The Warriors were 4-61 when play stopped with Husnain Arshad 25 not out at the time. The result was enough for PEGS to finish on the top of its pool. Haig Fawkner, which had already secured top spot in its pool, beat the Greenvale Kangaroos. The Kangaroos were bowled out for just 44. Dananjaya Fernando top scored with 18, while there were also 18 extras. The rest of the batters scored eight between them. Haig quickly made the runs, finishing 3-45 in 8.1 overs. Williamstown CYMS and Gellibrand were also set to play on Tuesday night, but no results have been entered. Sunbury, Jacana, Yarraville Club, Sunshine, the Druids, Werribee Centrals, Point Cook, Maribyrnong Park St Marys, Sanctuary Lakes, Deer Park, Sydenham-Hillside and St Francis de Sales are the other teams through to the finals.
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