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Tam Bower’s children are her biggest inspiration – in fact her days at home with them have inspired the drawings behind her solo exhibition which opens at the St Albans Community Centre later this week. ‘At the end of the day’ is a series of drawings about Bower’s days with her children, encompassing all aspects of family life and their childhood. Bower often spends time in the studio with her children conceding that “they always have the best ideas”. Bower moved from South Australia to Melbourne 10 years ago and worked in early childhood until she had her own children. It was then she realised that she wanted to follow her passion for creating art. Over the years, Bower has taken part in a number of group exhibitions across Melbourne, but ‘At the end of the day’ will be her first solo exhibition, something she can’t quite believe. “The news hasn’t really set in yet.” ‘At the end of the day’ opens on Friday, February 24 and is on display until Wednesday, April 12.

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A Brimbank resident has started an online petition calling for changes to the Melbourne Airport Rail plans amid concerns the current proposal will impact the heritage-listed HV McKay Memorial Gardens. Cat McDonald started the petition which is address to Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan calling for changes to the rail plan made near the gardens. The proposed route has the Sunbury and Bendigo tain lines moved within the rail corridor to make space for the new rail tracks and elevated over Anderson Road, and a new pedestrian bridge.

In addition, a jet fuel pipeline will be relocated from the gardens to the other side of the rail corridor, avoiding the need to build a large concrete retaining wall next to the gardens. An embankment will instead be constructed next to the gardens. Ms McDonald said she felt the community needed to know what was going on at the gardens, which were built in 1909 for the local workers. “Contrary to all previous information provided to the public, Melbourne Airport Rail proposes to slice off a section of the garden along its entire length, removing a famous existing garden bed and remaining heritage items, construct a batter

embankment, removing the most historically significant relationship between the gardens and the harvester factory site,” the petition stated. Ms McDonald said up until December, she and other residents had believed the rail line would be built on the outer edge of the rail corridor, away from the gardens and they wanted to maintain some visual connection between the gardens and the harvester site. She said part of the area that would be lost is heritage-listed. =The Melbourne Airport Rail project is working closely with Heritage Victoria to obtain the necessary permit approvals. “[The Department of Transport] don’t seem to care, they don’t give a damn about

Sunshine,” she said. “They’ve known about the gardens since they started. They knew that they had to go past them. “I hope the local community gets behind this.” A Rail Projects Victoria spokesperson said the organisation was proud of its community engagement and has worked with the Friends of HV McKay Gardens and Brimbank council on further improvements to the gardens. “The project team is excited to share these details with the Sunshine and Albion community soon,” the spokesperson said. “We recognise a few in the area are opposed to the project and do not represent either the Sunshine and Albion community, nor the Friends of HVMcKay Gardens organisation.”

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Boost to cancer care in the west Patients in Melbourne’s west can access “tattoo-less” radiotherapy, and more complex cases can be treated closer to home, thanks to major upgrades at the Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre. The centre is operated by Peter Mac in collaboration with Western Health – with an agreement now signed to extend the partnership to 2031. The latest body-tracking technology has been installed, with the first patient being treated with the new AlignRT system this month, while two upgraded treatment

machines mean more complex cases are no longer diverted to Peter Mac’s main centre in the CBD. Peter Mac chief executive, Professor Shelley Dolan, said the extended partnership will ensure patients living in Melbourne’s west have access to publicly funded and research-led radiotherapy services close to home. Western Health chief executive, Adjunct Professor Russell Harrison, said: “We know that receiving treatment for cancer can be a very stressful time for patients. So being able

to provide radiotherapy close to home has been a real benefit for our patients”. The Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre delivers radiotherapy courses to more than 800 patients every year. It is staffed by Peter Mac and Western Health employees and includes highly skilled radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, medical physicists, radiation engineers, specialist cancer nurses, allied health and administration staff. Medical oncology and palliative care doctors are also onsite. Two newly installed Varian TrueBeam

radiation therapy machines have enabled the centre to perform stereotactic radiosurgery a highly precise form of radiotherapy used to treat tumours in the brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the body. The new AlignRT technology tracks body position in real time to correctly position patients for treatment, doing away with the need for tiny, permanent “X” tattoos marked on the patient’s skin. This upgrade was made possible through the generosity of a number of donors to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation.

Appeal for volunteers The search is on for volunteers to help out with this year’s Good Friday Appeal, on Friday, April 7. The Tullamarine-based Uncle Bobs Club (UBC) is on the hunt for intersection collectors, counting room volunteers and face painters and fairy floss sellers at the Kids Day Out at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. UBC fundraising and volunteer manager Stacey Ramadge said the club has been involved with the Good Friday Appeal since 1942. “It all started with a few gentlemen who decided they wanted to do more for the children’s hospital. They donated one bob – as it was known back then – every week and visited the hospital. The kids knew this was happening and referred to the gentlemen as ‘uncles’ and that’s how the Uncle Bobs Club came about,” she said. The club looks after all intersection collectors on Good Friday, as well as assisting in the appeal counting room and at the Kids Day Out.

Ms Ramadge said volunteers needed to be 16 years or older and have a police check, while counting room and Kids Day Out volunteers must also have a Working with Children Check. Intersection collectors are needed from 10am-5pm, while the Kids Day Out runs all day, from 9am. Counting room volunteers are asked to work in the afternoon and evening. Anyone interested in volunteering should call 9335 6300 or visit: ubcvic.org.au Laura Michell

The Uncle Bobs mascot, with volunteer Debbie Botha, fundraising and volunteer manager Stacey Ramadge and state president Steve Bates. (Damjan Janevski) 319543_01

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Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is back on 16-25 March 2023. The festival presents 10 days of talks, workshops, activities and, of course, books. Truly inclusive, there is no cost to attend any of the events. Featuring a diverse and multicultural array of presenters, the 2023 Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival program celebrates the books, stories, food and ideas of people from all walks of life. The opening event is an all-Indigenous women panel discussion. There are food focused events, LGBTQ writers, those from immigrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds, all the way through to the ‘Soul Lounge out West’, a spoken word night with an open mic session. There is literally something for everyone. The Festival is proudly presented by Brimbank City Council and principal sponsor Victoria University. Visit brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/writersfestival to learn more and register.

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Enjoy special guest speakers and a panel discussion on this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity at Switch Restaurant, Watergardens Town Centre, Taylors Lakes. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at trybooking.com/CFGLT

New Skate Park in Derrimut We want young people to give their feedback on the new concept design for Derrimut’s first skate park at Balmoral Park. Two workshops will be held on Wednesday 1 March. The Youth Design Workshop (open to ages 10-25 years old) kicks off at 3.30pm at Deer Park Library. The Open Community Design Workshop will be at Derrimut Community Centre, from 5.30pm. Call 9249 4000 or email info@brimbank.vic.gov. au to learn more or RSVP by Sunday 26 February.

The Australian fashion world will be rocked to the core when F.A.T. (Fabulous and Trendy) Runway hits the catwalk at Footscray Community Arts Centre as part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival on March 4. This runway will be one for the history books. It is the first ever dedicated plus-size runway at the festival. Designer and F.A.T. creator Lucy Wilkins says at least 60 per cent of Australia’s female population wear a size 16 and above. She says it’s time for the fashion industry to become more inclusive and Melbourne Fashion Festival is making space. The first weekend of the festival will feature a number of plus size events including the Faternise Podcast and A Plus Market. “The F.A.T. Runway is going to be a colourful celebration of body positivity and self-acceptance, which hopes to leave the audience feeling inspired to have more fun with their clothing. Fashion shouldn’t be

about conformity and uniformity, but about inclusiveness, self-expression and individuality. It should be an art form, not a slavish form of cloning” Ms Wilkins said. “Having the opportunity to wear clothes that really fit you can be such a transformative experience for those who have spent their lives trying to squeeze into a size too small because that is the largest size available.” The runway will showcase size inclusive, Melbourne based, emerging fashion brands including Lucy Wilkins Fashion, SÜK Workwear, We Are Golden Hour, Ebony Bolts, Warmcore Clothing and Ownsit! The diverse models will range from size 16-24 including Indigenous, new Australians, trans, non-binary and neurodiverse models. “The F.A.T Runway will connect young fat folks with fashion, in a way never done before.” Tickets are available on the Melbourne Fashion Festival website.

It’s Kindergarten Month in March, and we’re running information sessions throughout the month to help families register their children for kinder. Visit brimbank.vic.gov. au/events to learn more.

Save the date for Reusable Goods Drop-off Day You can drop-off your unwanted belongings in good condition at the next Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-off Day. Items like televisions, computers, bikes, bags of clothing can be dropped off on Saturday 25 March, 9am–2pm at the Sunshine West Community Centre, 25 Kermeen Street. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/events for more information and to register.

Teen Basketball Teen basketball lovers can join this weekly afterschool program at Errington Reserve, St Albans. Sessions start on Thursday 2 March from 3.30-4.30pm. Visit Brimbank Youth Services at brimbankyouth. com/programs for more information.

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‘I will not neglect’ voters: Luu New Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Trung Luu has vowed not to forget the people who elected him to Parliament. Mr Luu, a former Brimbank councillor, was elected to Parliament at the November 2022 state election, making him the first Vietnamese-Australian to represent the Liberal Party in Australia. Mr Trung said getting elected was a “great privilege.” “I greatly appreciate my opportunity, and it’s something that I will cherish and I will not neglect the people who selected me to be the western metropolitan region member,” he said.

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Mr Luu and his family fled Saigon for Australia in the 1970’s, when he was just five years old. The journey saw the Luu family’s boat being attacked by pirates, and taking on water forcing his family to swim to shore in Malaysia, where they spent time in a refugee camp before being given refugee status in Australia. Mr Luu’is family settled in east Melbourne, and after school he made a career as a police officer. He said it was moving to Melbourne’s west in 2003 that began to shape his political identity. “Living here I see the difference between east and west and access to services out in the west. That’s when I started speaking up,” he said. “My main agenda always has been, because of what I’ve gone through, and what I’ve experienced, is to advocate and voice for the minority, to advocate for those groups who

Trung Luu was elected to the Upper-house for the Western Metropolitan Region. (Damjan Janevski) 319829_10

cannot speak for themselves.” Mr Luu’s served as a Brimbank councillor from 2020. Now, as a Western Metropolitan MP, and the Liberal party’s parliamentary secretary for multicultural affairs, he said he wants to help maximise opportunity for the multicultural community in the west.

“Our community is advancing and developing, but there are opportunities that we are missing out on relating to our multicultural community. We need to harvest their talents within the community,” he said. Mr Luu said his appointment to the Liberal party has “historical meaning” as it was the

policy of the Fraser government that allowed him to settle in Australia. “After all these years, one of those refugees that they opened the door for to arrive in Australia actually turned up to be a member of parliament for that party. It’s kind of full circle in a way.”

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Art prize entries open Artists and creatives from across the western suburbs are encouraged to finalise their plans for their entries into this year’s Footscray Art Prize. Entries close at noon on Monday, March 20 ahead of the exhibition opening on July 15. Prize categories include the Footscray Art Prize ($20,000), the Local Acquisition Prize ($10,000), the Residency Artist Prize ($2000) and the Young Artists Prize for primary students ($500) and secondary students ($500). Entries can cover paintings, drawings, photographs, engravings, sculptures and installations, digital and video work and beyond. Footscray Community Arts artistic director Daniel Santangeli said this year will see the value of the major prize doubled. “Independent artists in Australia have been hit hard by COVID-19,” he said. “Many experienced a loss of work and

struggled to access government support schemes. “By doubling the value of the major prize, we wanted to recognise that support for artists is most acute now in this time of recovery.” Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the council is proud to support the Footscray Art Prize once again. “Footscray is a thriving cultural and creative hub with an enviable reputation as a centre of arts and culture in the inner west, and the success of the Footscray Art Prize since its inception in 2016 reflects and celebrates this artistic vibrancy,” she said. “I encourage creatives from across our city to mark their calendars and apply.” This year’s main prize judges will be Monash University Museum of Art director Charlotte Day, artist and curator Phuong Ngo and National Gallery of Victoria First Nations art curator Shonae Hobson. Details: www.footscrayartprize.com

Taylors Road works Drivers are being warned to prepare for road closures, temporary lane and footpath closures due to works on the corner of Taylors Road and East Esplanade, Keilor Downs. VicRoads is completing maintenance works on a retaining wall on the corner, with works expected to take seven weeks to complete. As part of these works Vic Roads will also be installing new pavement surface on a section of East Esplanade and Taylors Road service roads. Works started on Monday, February 13 and will take place Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm and some Saturdays for the seven weeks.

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Jail for guilty manslaughter plea If Trevor Lovett hadn’t pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his friend, there’s no lawful way he could have been convicted of the crime, a judge has revealed. After Stephen Watts was stabbed, Lovett rejected suggestions he should call an ambulance and offered instead to drive the injured man to hospital. But he didn’t. Fearing he’d be blamed for killing Mr Watts, he instead drove around Melbourne’s outer west while the injured man bled out in the back seat. Lovett pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis he had a duty of care to his friend and acted with criminal negligence in not taking

him to hospital that morning in August 2019. But in sentencing Lovett on Wednesday 13 February Victorian Supreme Court Justice Michael Croucher said the case was unusual and somewhat less serious than similar cases. “He has spent enough time in immediate custody for his crime,” Justice Croucher said jailing him for five years. Lovett, 50, will be eligible for parole within a day or two. Prosecutors conceded there was no evidence at all about how long after they left Lovett’s home Mr Watts had died. It could not be excluded that he died very shortly afterwards and it’s only Lovett’s guilty

plea that implies there was time to get him somewhere for treatment, the court heard. Justice Croucher said the plea filled a yawning chasm in the prosecution case and was a powerful mitigating factor for sentence. “There is no lawful conviction without it,” he said. A day after his friends death, Lovett attempted to take his own life in the car with Mr Watts’ body outside a Brimbank shopping centre, where they were discovered by passers-by. Lovett’s appalling experiences earlier in life explained his panicked inaction and led to his fears police would not believe his story. Those fears were realised, Justice Croucher said.

After he was revived he was charged with Mr Watts’ murder and blamed for the stabbing. Prosecutors persisted with that charge for thre e years despite strong evidence pointing to another person and it’s only after Lovett offered to plead to manslaughter that prosecutors dropped the murder charge, he said. Lovett’s fear and panic, co upled with his clouded judgment because of drug use on the evening of Mr Watts’ death, also reduced his moral culpability, Justice Croucher said. Lifeline 13 11 14 beyondblue 1300 22 4636 – AAP

Jump shot for business Footscray’s Nicholson Street Mall will be hosting basketball battles and pitting some of the best local talent against one another as part of the inaugural Westside Slam event. Organised by Yours Truly Barbershop, Westside Slam will host three-a-side or 3x3 tournaments across juniors and open men and women on Saturday, March 4 from 10am to 7pm. Yours Truly Barbershop owner and event co-organiser Chris Tabone said he and his brother Steve wanted to host a basketball event for a number of years. “This is a passion project from my brother and I for the love of basketball, stemming back to playing juniors in our childhood,” he said. Mr Tabone said he is hoping the event can breathe more life back into the area. “There’s a lot of dead space there,” he said. “We’ve got good stuff going down.

“We want to get people down to activate the area.” The event will also feature shooting comps, a NBL player appearance and local DJ’s and entertainment! Mr Tabone said the event will also collaborate with other businesses within the area, including Mr West Bar and Bottleshop, Baby Snakes Bar, Counterweight Vinyl and Espresso and Slice Shop Pizza. Prize money for the open men and women categories will be $2000. Junior winners will win gift cards and other prizes. Junior competitions will run for under-12, under-14 and under-16 groups from 10am to 3.30pm, with open competitions then running until 7pm. Registrations close on Wednesday, March 1. Details: www.3x3hustle.com/event/westsideslam-footscray-march-2023

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Applications for the Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment Program are now open, and members of multicultural communities in the north are encouraged to apply for the May intake. The program is now in its sixth year and has seen over 130 people engage in the free 15-week course which aims to break down barriers for participants from diverse backgrounds who want to apply to join the force. Craigieburn station’s Constable Souleymane Bakayoko is a recent graduate of the Victoria Police Diversity Program. Constable Bakayoko said he was always interested in a career in policing but found the application process too complex so he gave up and worked in customer service instead. Now a qualified police officer Constable Bakayoko said the program has changed his life and he has found happiness in his new job in the force. “I get to do a bit of everything … it’s challenging, rewarding and makes you think,” he said. “I’ve been to places [I never thought I would go], and [policing] makes you feel you have purpose.“ Constable Bakayoko said he migrated from Africa 10 years ago and since joining the force he has found a new community of friends in Australia. “You join this job and you get to meet new people … my colleagues are like my second family,” he said. “When you join the program you get a mentor near where you live … they take you to the station, prepare you for the interview, [and] take you out for a meal and coffee. “The program has given me the opportunity to develop my swimming skills, master English,

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and improve my computer skills.” Since being out of the beat Constable Bakayoko said he has seen first-hand the experience of bridging the gap between people from diverse communities and Victoria Police. “[I’ve] bonded with a few members of the community,” he said. “Some people talk to us [and] open up [because] they feel more comfortable speaking to [me].” Constable Bakayoko is one of 27 officers who have completed the program and gone on to graduate from the academy, meaning he is a qualified police officer. Jesuit Social Services chief executive Julie Edwards said since the program was established in 2018, 66 participants had gone on to pass the police entrance exam and 27 graduates had been offered entry positions to the academy.

“Each of these success stories has a ripple effect across participants’ families and communities,” she said. “We have seen participants being able to swim with their family on holiday after improving their skills during the recruitment process, or helping their children with maths homework due to upskilling for their entrance exam. “The success of the program has allowed us to expand program eligibility to applicants from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including dedicated Rounds to support regional applicants and applicants who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Round 5 of the program starts in May 2023 and is designed to support applicants from the metro south east. To apply visit: www. victoriapolicediversity.org.au

A Deer Park man will buy a new house after winning more than $1 million in TattsLotto. The man was one of 16 division one winners in the February 11, with each person taking home $1.25 million. Despite discovering his $1.25 million win straight after the draw, the Deer Park man is still struggling to comprehend that his life has changed forever. The eager man called The Lott immediately the next morning to confirm his life-changing win and was left shocked by the revelation. He said he will buy a new house with the money. “Thank you very much,“ he said. “I discovered the win around 10pm on Saturday night. It was straight after the draw. “I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the prize amount! It’s hard to come to terms with it all. “I’m still going to work this morning [Monday] – celebrations come later.“ The winning ticket was purchased from Deer Park Lotto on Ballarat Road. Deer Park Lotto manager Michelle Richard said she was thrilled to hear her outlet had sold a division one winning entry to a local and regular customer. She said they had decorated the store and would share sweets with customers to celebrate the win. “A big congratulations to the winning man and we hope the prize allows him to achieve all of his dreams.”

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Emily challenges brain cancer Emily Cooke’s brain cancer journey began nearly six years ago when she was just three years old. Peace of Mind connected Emily’s family with support worker Jonathan Muller, who has made a big difference in their lives. Now Emily is Peace of Mind’s Ambassador for Challenge Brain Cancer, an event that seeks to raise money to provide more brain cancer support workers like Jonathan. Allison and Jonathan spoke to Matt Hewson about Emily’s journey so far.

or many parents, being told their child has brain cancer is their worst nightmare. For Allison Cooke, it became a terrifying reality in October 2018. After years of health issues, appointments and tests to find out what was wrong with Emily, Allison and Liam Cooke were told their daughter had a lesion on her brain stem Emily had glioblastoma, an aggressive and currently incurable form of brain cancer. “It was really shocking, and for us it was just, what does this mean?” Allison said. “What does this mean for Em’s future, what does this mean for our family’s future? “The hardest space to sit in was one of the unknown. And it’s the same for all brain cancer families, it’s such an unknown space about what the future looks like.” The Cookes engaged with Peace of Mind, a not-for-profit organisation that gives support to brain cancer patients and their families, in 2020.

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Allison said Peace of Mind had a hugely positive impact on her family from the beginning. “Peace of Mind are just amazing,” she said. “Initially they provided us with financial support to do some small renovations, pay for parking costs and fuel, that kind of thing, which was great. “And then they connected us with Jonathan.” Jonathan Muller is a specialised brain cancer support worker employed by Peace of Mind who deals with anywhere up to 50 patients and their families at a time. “Jonathan does a mix of things, but for us he’s an emotional resource and also a practical resource,” Allison said. “The thing I love most about Jonathan is he sits outside her medical team. I can give him a call about what’s happening and how I’m feeling, and he’s invested in us as a family, as opposed to Emily’s medical treatment. “He’s got a great relationship with Em. He takes her surfing with his dog Mudgee, he helps her with lots of things. “He helps her with her emotional regulation, helps build her capacity, but more than that, he’s giving her fun, moments where her life is not about having cancer.” Jonathan, who has a professional history as a nurse in palliative care, engaged with the Cookes shortly after beginning his role at Peace of Mind. “My first contact with Emily was being over at their place and just mucking around with her,” he said. “We just had fun and she was climbing all over me. I can be very serious when I need to be, but I’m also very good at just being a kid. “That’s where I really try to engage Em, I just really try to get on her level.” Jonathan said having his role sit outside the medical sphere allowed him to provide a different kind of care for Emily and the Cookes. “Even though I’m a health professional, I try not to be in that space, particularly with young folk,” he said. “And with Allison, my job is really about backing her up emotionally. I tend to be the person that takes the call when her back’s up against the wall or she’s feeling massive

Challenge Brain Cancer ambassador Emily Cooke and her support worker Jonathan Muller. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 317686

frustration or going ‘where to from here?’. “One of the skills I bring is, what do you do when there are no options, when you can’t do anything? The health system’s really good at providing treatment and solutions, but so much brain cancer is unsolvable, untreatable. “I try to reorient the focus on living, not so much on the next medical appointment or the next scan, because that can drive people crazy, particularly when it goes on for a reasonable period of time.” Now, Emily is Peace of Mind’s Ambassador for Challenge Brain Cancer, an annual event to raise funds for and awareness of brain cancer, a disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. Peace of Mind Foundation chief executive

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and founder Rebecca Mallett said helping patients like Emily was the organisation’s mission statement. “We’re the only organisation of its kind in Australia, supporting 700 families every year impacted by brain cancer that reach out to Peace of Mind for assistance,” she said. “Having Brain Cancer Support Workers nationwide is our ultimate goal, and we’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact that someone in this role has in providing hope, compassion and quality of life to our patients facing this very serious diagnosis.” Challenge Brain Cancer will be held on February 25 at Westfield Geelong, where teams will compete in an Amazing Race event.

“The role of someone like Jonathan is really significant,” Allison said. “I think it would have been a really lonely walk for us if Jonathan and Peace of Mind weren’t in the picture. “The reality for brain cancer is that only two out of every 10 people diagnosed survive past five years. “Organisations like Peace of Mind are invaluable, and if the community can get behind them and help provide more support workers like Jonathan, it helps families like us immeasurably.” To register a team for Challenge Brain Cancer or find out more go to peaceofmindfoundation.org.au/challengebrain-cancer-2023.

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Artists take inspiration from the natural world Keen artists or those interested in the intersection between the natural world, art and artificial intelligence are encouraged to take part in the Machine Imagining arts project. During the workshops, artist Kate Geck invites participants to draw creatures from the local area, such as plants, animals and insects or bring in natural objects to be photographed. The drawings and photos created will then be used to produce a community database of observations of the natural world around Maribyrnong, which will then be used to train machine learning models to generate new

machine creations depicting the Maribyrnong area. The machine imaginings will be arranged through collage into large hanging textiles, and will finally be finished with hand embroidery. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni visited one of the workshops on Tuesday, February 14 to capture some of the creations. Future workshops will be held on Tuesday, February 21 and Saturday, February 25 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ Events/Machine-Imagining-WorkshopsJanuary-February-2023

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Colourful celebration of history People of Chin heritage gathered in Sunshine on Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of Chin National Day. Chin National Day commemorates the General Assembly of Chinland which was held on February, 20, 1948, and saw more than 500 Chin representatives from across the Chin State in western Myanmar voting to adopt a modern democratic governing system over the traditional feudal system. The event is an important day for Melbourne’s Chin community celebrating their unique identity, tradition and unity. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni was there to capture the festivities which included dancing, singing, colourful costumes, craft, Chin wrestling and traditional cuisine.

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Palliative volunteers needed Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. ■ 9313 5700 or MPCVolunteerCoordinators@mercy.com.au

Kindergarten information Will your child be three or four years old next year? Head to one of Brimbank council’s kindergarten information sessions to check whether your child is registered, update your details or to find out more. They are on March 1, 9.30am-noon at Keilor Library, March 2, 10am-noon at Sydenham Children’s Centre, March 6, 9.30am-noon at Deer Park Library and March 8, 9.30am-noon at Sunshine Library. ■ https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/events

Clean up Australia Day Clean up events will be held across Brimbank on March 5 to mark Clean up Australia Day. ■ https://www.cleanup.org.au/create

Live Well for Life Group This group is for people who have diabetes and heart disease or who are at risk of developing a chronic condition and would like to learn how to improve their health. The five sessions are free to attend and commence on Thursday, March 2, from 10am-noon, at IPC Health Deer Park campus, 106 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ 1300 472 432 or email living.well@ipchealth.com.au

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of George Naylor, Chris Tabone and Barry McBride from Westside Slam.

Meredith Thomas exhibition BAY is a selection of themed works from Port Phillip Bay. The larger studio works consider colour, surface reflection and depth in a more leisurely fashion, and are richer and more textural. The exhibition is on show at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre until Thursday, April 20. ■ artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au or 9249 4600

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

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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

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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 activities including carpet bowls, pool and table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/

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

Take weight off naturally 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, 0435 991 064

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

Learning to relax group IPC Health is running a free group in Deer Park to help people learn ways to effectively manage their stress and how to relax. The sessions are free to attend and commence on February 21 and will run every Tuesday from 1pm- 2pm until March 28, at IPC Health Deer Park campus, 106 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ 1300 472 432 or email living.well@ipchealth.com.au

The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth

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 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

Zonta club meets 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

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 Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come

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Melton South Knit & Natter 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

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

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

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

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

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Today’s Aim: 23 words: Good 35 words: Very good

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6 LETTERS DEAFER EITHER SENDER WINGED

8 LETTERS EIGHTEEN EVILLEST NOBLEMAN TOMORROW

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Is gluten a protein or a carbohydrate?

In which county of England is Windsor Castle (pictured)?

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

The domesticated cultivation of wheat began in 9600 BCE in which part of the world?

Who famously read out the wrong winner for Best Film at the 2017 Academy Awards?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

Which is the majority sect of Islam in Iraq: Sunni or Shia?

The 1954 film 12 Angry Men is set inside a what?

In which film was the constitution of Australia referred to in terms of its ‘vibe’?

What is the highest legal court of appeal in the Australian court hierarchy?

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was one of which infamous pair?

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Corolla crosses into a new era By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring You could in all likelihood be looking at the successor to the evergreen Corolla hatch and sedan as the market continues its move away from traditional styles. Corolla Cross joins the Yaris Cross, C-HR, RAV4, Kluger, Fortuner, Land Cruiser Prado and Land Cruiser 300 Series in Toyota’s ever-growing lineup of SUVs. And, like many of the aforementioned models, it is available with a fuel saving hybrid petrol-electric powertrain -- one that importantly recharges itself. It’s the right-size and the timing couldn’t be better, but it’s going to cost you almost $5000 more to get into one and there’s sure to be a long wait. But hey?

Styling Looking much like a smaller version of the RAV4, there’s three versions from which to choose: GX, GXL and Atmos. There’s also petrol or hybrid powertrains, and front- or all-wheel drive, with pricing starting from $33,000 plus on-roads for the front-drive, petrol-powered GX. For $2500 more you can have the same car with a fuel-saving hybrid. AWD is another $3000, but available only with GXL and Atmos. GX comes with 17-inch alloys, LED head and tail lights, automatic high beam, daytime running lights as well as heated auto folding door mirrors. Inside, you’ll find cloth trim, single-zone climate air, smart entry and start, an electric park brake and a 7.0-inch driver information display. GXL, priced from $36,750, adds combination leather and fabric upholstery, dual-zone climate, leather-accented shift knob and steering wheel, auto dimming rear view mirror, better LED headlights, front fog lights, roof rails and rear privacy glass. To this Atmos, priced from $46,050, adds 18-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof and a power-operated tailgate. There’s also leather-accented upholstery, heated seats and steering wheel, eight-way power-adjust driver seat, fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster, Nanoe X air filtering, illuminated entry and a wireless phone charger.

Engines / transmissions While the 1.8-litre setup in the hatch puts out 103kW, the Cross with a larger 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle engine and an electric motor for the front axle, delivers a combined 146kW of power at 6600 revs. Torque? Toyota never puts a figure on combined torque for its hybrids. Never really been quite sure why. The petrol engine alone however produces 190Nm between 4400 and 5200 revs. The electric motor -- another 206Nm. A second electric motor is added to the rear axle in all-wheel drive versions, helping among other things to correct any oversteer or understeer. Drive is through a CVT-style continuously variable style transmission.

Safety Corolla Cross gets a full five stars for safety. With eight airbags and a reversing camera, Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover), a lane support system with lane-keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK) and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are standard on all versions. GXL and Atmos add a 360-degree camera. Automatic Collision Notification can notify emergency services in the event of a collision triggering an airbag, who can attempt to speak with vehicle occupants to determine the seriousness of the situation.

Infotainment Infotainment consists of an 8.0-inch touchscreen, with voice control, Bluetooth,

Heir apparent ... the Corolla Cross could replace the long serving hatch and sedan in the long run. (Pictures: Supplied)

AM/FM/DAB+ digital radio, wireless Apple CarPlay but wired Android Auto and six-speaker audio -- but alas no navigation. For that you need to fork out for one of the more expensive models. Voice activation is enabled with the words “Hey, Toyota!“ and you can use the new multimedia system as a web browser. There’s a 12-volt outlet in the console box and single USB-A port at the front of the centre console, while GXL and Atmos grow two extra USB-C ports in the back.

AT A GLANCE

Driving

Atmos Hybrid AWD: $49,050

Having driven hundreds of Toyotas over the years breeds a certain familiarity. Getting into the Corolla Cross for the first time, it all feels, looks and even smells the same -- at once familiar but different. The cabin looks like Marie Kondo has paid a visit. The fit out is not quite spartan, but the emphasis is clearly on functionality and practicality. It’s all there - but with nothing to spare. In fact, it reminds me of the old joke that if Toyota could find a way to charge for the air in tyres -- it would do so (apologies). There’s also a certain sameness to the way

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UX, but gets a larger, more powerful hybrid in recognition of the extra size and weight that it carries -- 120kg more than the petrol version. Handling is confident for an SUV, up to the point where the higher centre of gravity starts to generate some body roll, but the average driver is unlikely to find that point. The brakes are excellent, consistently pulling the car up quickly after repeated hard braking. Fuel consumption from the 36-litre fuel tank is a claimed 4.3L/100km, or 4.4L/100km for the all-wheel drive -- and it takes standard unleaded.

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

Summing up

Toyota Corolla Cross Atmos FWD 2.0-litre hybrid, CVT automatic, five-door SUV Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Toyota dealer for drive-away prices.

the Cross drives. The feel and sound of the hybrid powertrain is straight out of the Prius playbook. Cross sits on the same platform as the Corolla hatch, along with the C-HR and Lexus

It feels a bit underdone, but we like it. Corolla sells on price and value. The Corolla Cross ticks one of those boxes. A top of the range hybrid hatch is $37,620. Our top of the range, two-wheel drive Atmos is $46,050 -- a whopping $8430 more. Atmos is the pick. We wouldn’t worry about all-wheel drive which doesn’t warrant the extra $3000. The real breaker however is that you can get into a larger front-drive RAV4 Hybrid XSE for $46,375 -- yes, just $325 more?

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Youthful Cavs focused on success A youthful Green Gully side is keen on backing up last year’s strong National Premier League season, with success this year. The Cavaliers made the finals in all three competitions last year, which coach Stephen Downes describes as a positive season. Now with an even younger playing group, Downes is hoping to turn those finals appearances into something more. “We’re looking forward to it,” he said. “We’ve worked well in the off season and hopefully we get off to a great start. “There’s a lot of new boys in the group and we’re integrating them into the season and how we want to play. “Last season was positive, not successful. Winning something is successful, hopefully we do that this year.” Downes said about 60 per cent of the squad was different from last season. He said while they were keen to add some more players to the squad, there had been the natural attrition of local players not wanting to play at such a high level anymore. Pierce Waring has joined the Cavaliers from

Green Gully is primed for a big season. (Mark Avellino)

the Bentleigh Greens and is expected to be a key player, as is Adolph Koudakpo, who has also joined the club. Thierry Iradukunda, Taylor Schrijvers, Reef Murfet, Tyler Vecchio, Ismail Haji and Alan Gerez are among other new signings in the group. Downes said he was keen to see the development from the players who have returned from last year’s squad. “It’s not just the new signings, but all the kids

have worked hard. We’re expecting them to be better than last year,“ he said. “We have a very young side and the average age is just under 23. It has its challenges, but it’s exciting as well as their young individuals who want to learn.” Downes doesn’t shy away from setting high expectations this season. He wants to see silverware back at Green Gully. “It’s been 11 or 12 years since we won the competition, it’s time we won it again.” The Cavaliers were set to start their season on Friday night, after deadline. The tests don’t get any bigger, facing last season’s champions, Oakleigh Cannons. “Round one it is exciting playing against the champions,” Downes said before the game. “There’s nothing better than that. “They have improved in the off season and have a strong attacking line up. We’re looking forward to it and hopefully a positive result.” In other matches that were scheduled in round one, St Albans was due to host the Melbourne Knights on Sunday. Tara Murray

Greer spikes for glory By Peter Howe If passion, laughter and a relaxed demeanour are some of the personality traits required in elite performance, then newest Don Deeble Sports Star nominee Luella Greer has it in spades. Greer, a year 12 student at the Maribyrnong Sports Academy, is combining her burgeoning volleyball career and her final year of school, with no plans to step back from either. “I am loving school at the moment, I am excited to be there and being challenged,” she said. “I have an eye towards college in America, but let’s see how I go.” Greer took up a scholarship with MSA in year seven after playing soccer and netball in primary school. After testing, MSA suggested Greer should consider rowing, athletics, or volleyball. “I was quite tall for my age, so I decided on volleyball. I currently stand at 1.80 metres.” The rest is now history. Greer began her volleyball playing career in grade six at Kingsville Primary School prior to going to MSA. It took Greer less than three years of competitive volleyball to make a Victorian and then an Australian team. She has represented Victoria in indoor volleyball in under-15 and 18 age groups. She was also selected for the under-16 and under 17 teams, but they were cancelled due to COVID-19 Her under-18 team played in the national carnival in Bendigo last year where they took out the second place. The Yarraville resident has also represented Victoria in beach volleyball. “We haven’t missed a season because Australia opened up over summer in both 2020 and 2021.” Greer won the most valuable player award for the tournament in 2021 and also received “The blue and white jacket” in 2022, an internal award presented to the best male and female athlete in the Volleyball Victoria contingent. Greer said it’s hard at times juggling all her commitments. “I can’t play in them all due to the cost of travel and accommodation,” she said. “I play where I can. In 2021 at the national titles, I was voted the MVP and in 2022 we finished third.” Greer attended the 2022 AIS Volleyball camp where athletes were chosen for the Australian under-19 team. During the camp the body responsible for international volleyball changed the age groups. “Suddenly I was training for the under-18 Australian team to play in Thailand. I was the only Victorian chosen in that team,“ she said.

Luella Greer. (Supplied)

“We didn’t even have time to train together before leaving for the tournament.” “We gelled together in an amazing way, much like we did in the Victorian team. It was certainly an eye opener. We didn’t win a game but we came home so much stronger and better for the experience.” A typical week for Greer includes two training sessions for indoor volleyball and one training session for beach volleyball with Maribyrnong Sports Academy, two sessions with University team the Renegades and one session for beach with VBVA. She has gym workouts for a further four sessions. Amazingly Greer also finds the time to play

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netball one night a week with her primary school friends, “I do it because I love it, it’s fun being with my old school friends.” Greer’s goals this year are to try out for the Victorian under-19 and under-23 teams and hopefully make the Australian Team to tour Thailand and New Zealand. The Don Deeble Sports Star Award is sponsored by the Yarraville Club Cricket Club, Strathmore Community Bank, the Deer Park Club, Ascot Vale Sports and Trophies and Star Weekly. If you would like to nominate a monthly winner or attend a dinner, contact swrsportsclub@gmail.com or 0408 556 631.

Paul Falzon. (Supplied)

Eagles excited about the season ahead The Western Eagles couldn’t be happier with the FV state league 3 north-west pre-season so far. After finishing ninth last season, the Eagles have a renewed focus under new coach Paul Falzon. Falzon, who comes across from Keilor Park, said it had been a really exciting off-season. “We as a club could not be happier with the start of preseason so far,” he said. “We have a new coaching team for our senior and reserve squads. “We have players with plenty of experience at a higher level. “The number of players that have attended preseason has been amazing for both the senior and reserve teams.” The Eagles list from last season has seen a fair bit of turnover, with 10 new players joining the squad, bringing with them plenty of experience. Falzon said last season they had the squad to challenge the best sides in the competition but were decimated by injuries. “Our squad list looks exciting for the season ahead with a blend of senior experience and a youthful exuberance to compliment each other,” he said. “We have added several players that played state [league] 1 over the last few seasons that have jumped on board for the exciting challenge ahead. “We have also picked up several young enthusiastic players from the NPL system that are craving some senior experience.” Falzon said he was really looking forward to watching the squad grow as a team and develop. He said he was expecting them to play an exciting brand of soccer. “Our expectations are to be challenging for the three points every game and we believe our squad will be very competitive in every department,” he said. “We know there will be some teams that will be strong and look to dominate the league. If we are able keep all our players fit I believe we should be right in the mix at the end of the season. The Eagles were set to play their first official match on Saturday in the Australia Cup. The Eagles, who had a bye in the first round, were due to face Sebastopol Vikings, after deadline. Falzon said the cup games are great for their fans and club, but the coaching focus is all about the season ahead.” Tara Murray

Finals battle goes down to the wire St Albans kept its finals hopes alive, with Deer Park’s hopes suffering a setback and Keilor’s ended in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. With all but one team still in the finals mix heading into the second last round, every match had massive ramifications. The Saints win against Keilor puts the Saints percentage outside the top four heading into the final round. Having made 252 on day one, the Saints were able to restrict the Blues to 194. Jarryd Clements was the star for the Blues, making 99 off 210 balls before being run out. The Saints used just four bowlers with Geeth Alwis and Josh Morton taking four wickets each. The Saints are now equal on points with Sunshine United, which lost to the Druids. The Tigers slipped from second to fourth with the loss. The Tigers needed 280 for victory. After a solid start the Tigers slipped from 2-104 to 6-121. The Tigers were able to put together one more solid partnership, but they couldn’t go on with it. The Tigers were bowled out for 224 in the

77th over. Daniel Raniolo top scored with 56 as several players made starts, without going on with it. Deer Park’s finals hopes also suffered a setback with a loss to Aberfeldie. Abers put 9-347 on day one, setting a massive target for the Lions. At 4-56 the task looked difficult for the Lions and it was made harder when they slipped to 6-79. The middle and lower order showed some resistance but the Lions were eventually bowled out for 275 with more than four overs remaining. Fawad Malook top scored with 95 not out in the middle order. The Lions now sit in eighth spot, having dropped below the Druids and St Albans. The Lions are six points and percentage outside the top four. In other matches, Yarraville Club was too strong for Craigieburn, while Haig Fawkner beat Westmeadows in the battle between top and bottom. In division 1, Sydenham Hillside overcame a massive run chase against PEGS.

Storm coach Geoff Pretty said after day one they were looking forward to being tested. “You need to be tested at times to get better,” he said. “It can’t be all smooth sailing, you don’t find out things that you need to work on. “You learn more from a loss than a win and you learn more from being challenged than not being challenged. “We’re still confident of getting the runs.” Chasing 7-285, the Storm finished 3-302 with Ishan Peiris top scoring with 106 at the top of the order. Sunshine suffered a loss to St Francis de Sales. Chasing 278, the Crows were bowled out for 233. Despite the loss, the Crows remain in third spot. In division 3, Sunshine Heights lost to Glenroy, while Grand United was too strong for Caroline Springs. In division 5, Sunshine YCW kept its finals hopes alive with victory against Jacana, while Burnside Springs beat Donnybrook in a reverse outright. Geeth Alwis took four wickets on Saturday. Photo

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Tigers remain focused By Tara Murray Sunshine United knows it can’t take its foot off the pedal in the last three weeks of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. The Tigers entered the current round in second spot, but teams all the way down to second last can still make finals. Tigers coach Henry Popinski said they know what is at stake in the final few rounds of the season. “We can not slip up at all, or finals will be lost,” he said. “If we want to make sure that we play finals we need to win at least one more game. “With where we are now, it’s a pass mark to make finals.” No matter whether the side plays finals or not, it’s been an improvement on last season when the side finished with just one win. Popinski said they had definitely been more competitive than last year, which is what they has expected after recruiting well in the off season, The Tigers first challenge in the run home is with the bat against the Druids on Saturday, which is after deadline. The Wizards made 9-279 from their 80 overs to be in the box seat after day one. Popinski said credit had to go to the opposition in a match which always presented a tough challenge. “It was really good batting conditions,” he said. “It was a warm day. “We could have done a few things differently, but they batted well and had a guy who made 100 and didn’t give a chance. “There were some big scores across the round. It is a little more than we would have liked to be chasing.” Popinski said while they have to bat well, they were confident that they could get the runs and get the win to lock in a finals spot. He said it had been a difficult season at times. Only one other of the club’s senior sides sit inside the top four at this stage. “The club has improved from last year, which is what we expected,’ he said. “It has been a challenge to get the guys to training regularly and we’ve had a few injury concerns. “We would have like to have had a couple more sides playing finals.” In other matches that were set to resume on Saturday, Deer Park needed 438 against Aberfeldie and Keilor was chasing 252 against St Albans.

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Crows knocked out in a thriller Sunshine’s Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 campaign is over after a thrilling loss to the Druids on Tuesday night. The final eight teams were in action, with spots in the semi finals on the line. Sunshine won the toss and decided to bat, making 6-108 from its overs. Nathan Johnson was the pick of the bowlers for the Wizards, taking 3-23 off his four overs. The match went down to the wire, with the Wizards able to get home with four balls remaining. The Wizards finished 9-110. Buddika Hasaranga, who is coming off a 100, was the star with 65 for the Wizards. Yarraville Club’s finals hopes ended after losing to fellow senior division side Haig Fawkner. Clubbers made 6-113 from their overs with Trent Lawford top scoring with 36 off 22 balls. Haig had no trouble chasing down the runs, finishing 4-115 from 14.1 overs. Viraj Lakshitha top scored with 59 It was single wicket takers for the Clubbers. West Coburg was too strong for division 5 side, Jacana Jacana was bowled out for 100 with three balls remaining. Thanura Gunasekera top scored with 27 at the top of the order. West Coburg was made to work hard for the win, but hit the winning runs with eight balls remaining. West Coburg finished 3-101. Brodie Fitzpatrick took two wickets for the Jaguars. Maribyrnong Park St Marys ended the run of the Werribee Centrals. Maribyrnong Park St Marys made 5-155 from its overs with Shasheen Fernando top scored with 39. Moiz Ahmed took two wickets for the Centrals Centrals were bowled out for 84. Centrals lost 6-13 to end their innings. Shaun Jennings top scored with 20.

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