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All revved up From hot rods to muscle cars and choppers, Altona’s Apex Park will soon be the place to see a wide variety of vintage, veteran and classic cars and motorbikes on display, as part of the 11th annual Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Classic Car and Bike Show and Family Fun Day event. With the gates open from 9am to 3pm on Sunday, February 26, more than 100 cars are expected to be on display during the day. Hosted by the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring and Engineering Group, entrants can submit their vehicles for judging for a $15 fee, with all vehicles eligible if they are older than 25 years and trophies to be awarded on the day. Activities on the day include will include family entertainment, live music a food van and a sausage sizzle. Group secretary Lou Artz said all members of the community are welcome. “This is the 11th anniversary of us running this event and all the proceeds from it go to local charities,” he said. “It’s a bit of a family day as well.” The group’s monthly Torque meeting will then be held at the Men’s Shed at 280 Queen Street, Altona”, on Sunday, March 5.
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Threat to asylum support By Liam McNally For more than 20 years, the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) has been providing vital support to people seeking asylum in Australia, but now financial pressures are putting the service at risk. The ASRC is quickly running out of savings, with the executive team warning its only has a month and a half before it will be forced to close its doors. ASRC chief executive and founder Kon Karapanagiotidis said the centre needs the community’s help to keep its doors open after supporting those seeking asylum. “Despite sticking to our budgets, cost of living and inflationary pressures means public donations are down 45 per cent since
July 2022,” he said. “Despite a number of interventions, such as reducing our workforce by 10 per cent in August last year, our savings are running out and we have just six weeks to save the ASRC from stopping to deliver critical services.” ASRC refugee leadership and advocacy director Ogy Simic understands first-hand the importance of services like the ASRC. At four years old, Mr Simic was forced to leave his home in Sarajevo when civil war broke out in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He left with his mother and siblings while his father, a journalist, remained and was killed during the conflict. After years of relocations, Mr Simic’s family was granted refugee visas and settled in
Adelaide when he was 11 years old. He described the “culture shock” of arriving in a distant country, where he didn’t speak the language. “It was organisations like the ASRC that supported us. We had somebody meet us at the airport who provided support for us to be able to enrol in school, to be able to set up a bank account, set up a Medicare, all of those things are really important,” he said. “We have a huge number of people who are in need of organisations like the ASRC in order to get by. “For so many people the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is their doctor, is their pharmacy, is their supermarket, and that’s so unique for an organisation to be like that.” Donations help the ASRC keep its doors
open and provide food, housing, healthcare, legal support and other essential services to the 7000 people who rely on its services every day. Of the people seeking asylum in Australia, 97 per cent have no access to social support systems, including income, housing as well as educational assistance and legal aid. Mr Karapanagiotidis said the ASRC still has a lot of work left to do. “There are thousands and thousands of people seeking asylum who have been denied their basic rights by governments that seek to dehumanise and harm. “We are asking the community to help save a movement of hope, welcome and compassion.” Details: donate.asrc.org.au/donatetoday
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Yarraville residents are deep for disadvantagedencouraged to dig children across the western suburbs this The Yarraville Traders festive season. Association is once again teaming up with the Les Twentyman Founda tion to provide gifts to disadvantaged children as part of its giving tree initiativ e. Association preside said visitors or residennt Chris Byrne ts can donate to the initiative at the Yarraville Grill’d restaurant from Thursda “A small gift can makey, December 1. Christmas a little bit better for kids in the community,“ he said. Mr Byrne said donatio unwrapped to reduce ns should be left processing time. “It’s really a commu nity initiative,” he said. “A lot of the traders will be donating gift vouchers.” Yarraville Village will also have a number of special visitors Christmas Day, includin ahead of g Santa Claus on Saturday, Decemb er 10 and Saturda y, December 17 from 3pm to 4pm, the Pitchface choir on Saturday, Decemb er 17 from 4pm to 5pm and a skating elf and The Grinch on Friday, December 23 from 5pm to 6pm.
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request a further report on the final McIvor Friends of McIvor Reserve Reserve Master Plan “From the first round spokesperson Miles in March Gilbert has expresse A new six-court indoor 2023. we have been concern of public consultation, citing a preferen d the Yarraville group’s sports centre and ed about the sincerit disappointment in ce to address the recreation and leisure of the council’s engagem y Maribyrnong council Indoor approval of a draft ent process with the Sports Stadium Strategy before looking ’s 31 proposed projects facilities were among commu master plan for the nity. at the McIvor Reserve Master outlined in the approve reserve, McIvor Reserve which includes a new Plan. d “Going forward, we six-court indoor sports Draft Master Plan. “I think we’re sort will look centre. of putting the cart According to council options before and compromises that at alternative the horse a little bit ’s 2018 Indoor Stadium The decision followed here,” better fulfil the Strategy, up to a needs of all users at Maribyrnong mayor he said. months of public dozen new indoor the park and we plan consultation during sports Sarah courts Carter said she need to contribu to community membe which a number of demand across be built to meet growing council te to the ongoing consultation with would dispute Cr Crawford’s stance on rs .” the issue. the municipality. opposition to the stadium expressed their Mr Gilbert said the Councillor Michae due to its impact on “We have followed approval of the draft l Clarke said the green space and the due process,” she said. was an “unfortunate plan master plan draft existing dog park facilities Maribyr and frustrating outcom and During its meeting on . for parkland at e” aimed to encoura its recommended projects commu nong council is hosting five the reserve. nity engagement ge more council passed a motionTuesday, November 15, “It’s disappointing sessions at the social linkages, especial physical activity and McIvor Reserve to note that the the significa majorit ly within the younger hockey pavilion on community interest nt councillors who y of our populat Thursday, in the master plan ion. December 1 (5pm for the that has caused were present believe a plan Yarraville reserve, to “Whether it’s part approve the release such division in the 7.15pm) and Saturda 6pm and 6.15pm to of an indoor of draft master plan for community or outdoor y, December 3 (10am community commen the is worthy of delivering to the public , we need more opportu game... 11am, 11.15am to 12.15pm to t and consultation,” for further commu and 12.30pm to nity for 1.30pm he said. nity interaction,” he ). said. Cr Simon Crawfo rd opposed the motion Details: www.yourcityyourvoice , mcivor .com.au/
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Co-operating for better housing By Matthew Sims Women over the age of 55 across the western suburbs would soon have safer and more secure housing thanks to the upcoming redevelopment of the Footscray Lions Elderly Citizens Village in West Footscray. Launched on Wednesday, February 15 alongside Maribyrnong councillors, Housing Minister Colin Brooks and Footscray MP Katie Hall, the United Housing Co-operative (UHC) Footscray Lions Co-op would involve 49 one and two-bedroom apartments to be built over three stories.
The state government has allocated a $17.3 million grant through Homes Victoria’s Big Housing Build Social Housing Growth Fund towards the project. Partnering with the Lions Club of Footscray, UHC would jointly own the site and manage the tenancies using a housing co-operative model, where residents would be empowered to help run and maintain the properties. UHC chief executive Peter Sibly said tenant members would have the opportunity to be directly involved in all levels of operational decision making.
“This development will be a model for future low income housing for older renters for this municipality and for the broader nation,“ he said. The design would develop further on the pre-existing village, with the apartments set to congregate around a central courtyard, with additional features set to include a community garden, a community facility, an orchard and solar power. UHC chairperson Paris Wojniak said the development would focus on sustainability, adaptability and allowing for its tenants to make a long-term home.
The development would also allow for the opportunity to expand the tenant cohort to include the concept of intergenerational housing, where women may like to live with younger family members or a carer Mr Brooks said everyone deserved to have a roof over their head. “This development will provide women at risk of or experiencing homelessness with the shelter, dignity and support they need when they need it most,” he said. “Our record investment in social housing and homelessness services is providing a life-changing helping hand to those at risk.”
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F.A.T fashion glamour on the runway 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.
Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club’s (WSLSC) most experienced lifesavers showed off their skills during the Victorian Masters Championships at the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday, February 11. WSLSC’s results during the event included: • 55-59 years women’s board race – first place – Valerie Scholes; • 55-59 years women’s beach flags – first place – Valerie Scholes; • 50-54 years women’s board rescue – second place – Sally Leung and Valerie Scholes; and • 150+ years women’s board relay – third place – Rebecca Cameron, Sally Leung, Valerie Scholes. Life Saving Victoria sport senior manager Chris Schleusener said competitors ranged in ages 31 to 76, showing spectators that long-term lifesaving efforts offers community, social and fitness benefits. “The masters championships allows some of our most experienced lifesavers, some of them with 40-plus years of patrolling under their belts, to display their rescue ready skills in an inclusive competitive environment,” he said. “Our masters competitors are the backbone of our clubs, from their role on the front line saving lives, their tireless work behind the scenes on club committees and supporting the next generation of lifesavers through nippers, training and development.” The masters was the first of three state championship events to tie up the 2022-23 summer season, with the Victorian Senior Championships coming up at the Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club from February 24 to 26.
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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.
Artist’s body of work Melbourne-based artist Scotty So is combining elements of drag performance, singing, video and object-based art in his new exhibition. These Bodies of Video Works launched on Tuesday, February 14 and runs until Wednesday, June 14 at the Footscray Community Arts Centre The recipient of the Emerging Artist Residency prize in the 2021 Footscray Art Prize, So’s work deals with themes such as identity, gender and the body. He said the exhibition also includes videos of him performing in drag as Scarlett Sohungson after learning how to sing as a countertenor. “A lot of them are related to my body,” So said. “I recorded my own songs.” Incorporating singing and lip syncing, the works aim to challenge traditional notions of the performer and the performed, and the relationship between imitation and truth, as
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
Artist Scotty So’s new exhibition These Bodies of Video Works is running at the Footscray Community Arts Centre.
well as the dualities of camp and sincerity and the humour and tragedy of performance and self-expression. So said one of the works titled Sleep Apnea Beauty depicts beautiful women experiencing sleep apnea. “It’s about making something beautiful and tragic,” he said. So said one of his other works depicts him as a choir boy singing a Cher song in a church. “I grew up in Hong Kong in a Catholic family,” he said. “This work is a way to revisit my singing lessons as a young boy.” Another work features So humming Kylie Minogue’s ‘Can’t Get You Out of My Head’ in a Chinese-style garment made from the Australian flag. So said he was both excited and nervous for the exhibition. “It’s quite scary actually,” he said. “This is my first time showing it to others.”
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WOW, what a challenge True passion is what it takes to compete in any extreme sport, but even more to do it for a good cause. Brenda Norman is a passionate advocate of maintaining all forms of health, and an internationally renowned marathon and ultra-marathon swimmer, participating in this year’s Williamstown Open Water (WOW) Challenge on March 5. Ms Norman is an accomplished long-distance swimmer, using her swims to promote the importance of mental health – particularly for young people in regional areas. In 2017, Ms Norman founded Channel 4 Change, an initiative to promote and raise funds to develop and implement youth mental health projects, made up of professionals and volunteers with an interest in mental health. “It’s hard to raise funds for mental health, because it’s a hard topic to talk about,” she said.
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“The idea for Channel 4 Change is to attract attention, to think about mental health, and raise funds for the initiatives hosted in the community.” Brenda says her big swims are her way of fundraising for Channel 4 Change. The WOW Challenge is described as Victoria’s world class, championship distance, open water swim event, open to those of all ages and capabilities wanting to give the swim a go. It will be held Sunday, March 5 at Williamstown Beach. The challenge, conducted by the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club, provides locals the chance to swim with some of the best swimmers from around the world, as part of the Great Victorian Swim series, and raises funds for non-profit organisations.
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Fed up with creek spills Yarraville residents are calling for better regulation of the industries surrounding Stony Creek after an unknown substance polluted the creek earlier this month. The unknown substance turned the creek bright orange on February 10, prompting an Environment Protection Authority (EPA) investigation. Last week, the EPA advised residents to avoid contact with the creek downstream of St Leonards Avenue as it worked to determine the source of the spill and monitored the creek for potential contaminants. Yarraville residents were also advised not to drink water from the creek, to keep pets
away from the water and not let pets drink the water, as well as not to use the creek water for domestic or recreational use and not to consume any animal caught in the water. Yarraville West resident Sue Vittori said the February 10 spill was the latest in a long line of spills into the creek, including an industrial dye spill in 2019 which turned the creek red. In 2018, the creek was polluted and its fish life killed following a chemical fire upstream. Ms Vittori said she was “just sick” of the seeking the creek contaminated. “It regularly happens still and something needs to be done to regulate the industries along the creek,” she said.
Friends of Stony Creek president Steve Wilson echoed Ms Vittori’s concerns and urged the EPA to do more to protect the creek. He said the EPA should install sensors along the creek to monitor pollution levels, as well as following up with businesses in the area to ensure they are complying with EPA regulations. He is also concerned about the impact of runoff from the Bradmill development about 800 to 1000 metres from creek. The EPA did not respond to questions about what it is doing to regulate industries around the creek and or how it is protecting the creek from incidents such as the one on February 10.
Braybrook sport lovers are now enjoying the recently reopened redevelopment of Skinner Reserve. Jointly funded by Maribyrnong council and the reserve’s new tenants, the Western Bulldogs Football Club (WBFC), the $3 million redevelopment includes upgrades to the playing surface and surrounds. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said: “It’s great to see this significant upgrade completed and our community back on Skinner Reserve enjoying the full suite of facilities again. “This redevelopment will help ensure this much-loved facility in the heart of Braybrook provides high quality facilities and amenities for the local community. The redevelopment includes the laying of more than 19,500 square metres of durable couch grass across the oval. The works also includes a new 506 metre two-lane all weather running track around the perimeter of the oval, which is topped with synthetic turf to provide a safe and durable surface to provide a level of shock absorption to support all abilities, from avid runners through to beginners and children. Other new additions include new subsurface drainage and irrigation systems, four new floodlight towers with energy efficient LED light fittings, new coaches’ boxes, boundary fencing, AFL goal posts, goal safety netting, spectator seating and an electronic scoreboard.
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• update the Schedule to Clause 43.01 Heritage Overlay to reflect the proposed heritage overlay changes identified above and to include the existing incorporated heritage guidelines in Clause 72.04
• during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, Hobsons Bay City Council Civic Centre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona, Victoria 3018
The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office and/or on its website for any person to inspect free of charge during the amendment process and for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses. Review the Privacy Statement on Council’s website to understand how personal information is collected and used as part of the amendment process at: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Website-Information/Privacy
• at the Department of Transport and Planning website
The closing date for submissions is Thursday 6 April 2023 by 5pm.
• amend planning overlay maps 4HO and 5HO to reflect new and revised heritage overlays identified above
www.planning.vic.gov.au/ public-inspection
• amend Schedule to Clause 72.04 (Incorporated Documents) to include Statements of Significance for new and revised heritage overlays
Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the Amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.
A submission must be sent to the Strategic Planning Unit – Amendment C137, PO Box 21, Altona, Victoria 3018, or by email at: amendments@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
The Amendment proposes to: • include 120 additional properties in the existing HO30 Spotswood Residential Heritage Precinct • revise the existing HO46 AGM Factory Complex (former), now referred to as Melbourne Glass Bottle Works, and remove HO153 Hugh Lennon Agricultural Implement Works to accurately reflect the extent of historic built fabric at the site • introduce six new heritage overlays: - HO323 War Service Homes Commission Precinct - HO324 Alloa Park Estate Precinct - HO325 Australian Glass anufacturers Housing Heritage Precinct - HO326 Spotswood State School - HO327 Shops at Hudsons Road - HO328 Baco Food Products Factory
• amend Schedule to Clause 72.08 (Background Documents) to include reference to “Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan Heritage Review 2022”
You may inspect the Amendment, the Explanatory Report that sets out the Amendment and any documents that support the Amendment, free of charge, from Thursday 23 February at: • the Hobsons Bay City Council website at participate.hobsonsbay. vic.gov.au/amendment-c137
(please use Amendment C137 – Submission in the subject line). The following panel hearing dates have been tentatively set for this Amendment: Directions hearing: week commencing 26 June 2023
Panel hearing: week commencing 24 July 2023
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Hobsons Bay City Council has prepared Amendment C137 to the Hobsons Bay Planning Scheme. The Amendment proposes to implement the Spotswood Activity Centre Structure Plan Heritage Review by introducing new and revised heritage overlays in the scheme.
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Mayor unveils vision for 2023 By Cr Tony Briffa I recently had the pleasure of unveiling my mayoral program for 2023. It includes six key areas that I am passionate about and will help make our community stronger, more welcoming and more sustainable. Below are some key projects I will be supporting and delivering in my mayoral term. I want to celebrate the diversity and community spirit of Hobsons Bay. The upcoming International Women’s Day is a great example of this where we’ll be celebrating the women in our community. Throughout the year I’ll also be supporting events focused on all abilities, multiculturalism, and women in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics). Our community groups are such an integral part of Hobsons Bay, and I want them to have a greater voice and more opportunities to connect with their council by inviting them to councillor briefing sessions and council meetings. I also want council to help showcase the great work they do in our community. So we can advocate for greater investment in our community, I’ll continue to work to build a strong relationship between council and the state and federal governments. We will continue to advocate for support for infrastructure projects such as the Hobsons Bay Wetlands Centre and the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre, and in vital areas such as youth mental health and better public transport options. Our business community has been hit hard
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over the past few years, so I will be continuing to support it and promote their great work. The Voice to Parliament referendum later this year is a significant moment for our country and our First Nations community. I will be raising awareness and support for the referendum in our community, and directly consulting with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation and the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council. Finally, I want to help make Hobsons Bay a greener, more environmentally proactive and livable city. One initiative will be hosting an air quality forum bringing the community, government agencies and business together to improve the environment. We have a wonderful community and there are so many great ideas on how to make it even better. I’m looking forward to working with our community to achieve these goals. For more information on my mayoral program visit council’s website at hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
Briefs Teens arrested Two teens have been arrested after they were allegedly caught trying to steal a Mercedes in Yarraville on Monday. Police said a couple woke to the sound of their dog barking in their Cranbrook Street address about 1.25am. They logged into their security camera feed and watched as two males entered their garage and tried to get into their car. After being unable to get into the locked car or door leading into the house, they left the address on foot. The couple called triple-0 and police attended the scene, arresting a 17-year-old from Thomastown and 15-year-old from Mernda. They are expected to be charged with aggravated burglary.
Man found dead at Altona beach A man was found dead at Altona beach on Saturday. It’s believed a group of divers were in the water near Bayview Street about 9am when the 61-year-old became separated from the group. The man was found deceased in the water.
Altona North man arrested An Altona North man was one of two men arrested following a pursuit through Melbourne’s northern suburbs on Sunday. A 24-year-old Glenroy man and a 34-year-old Altona North man are assisting police with their inquiries. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Melissa Horne discussing digital literacy with Altona North Community Library users Francis Suban and Wilma Robarts and, inset, speaking at the launch. (Pictures: Joe Mastroianni) 319519
Bridging the tech gap By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay senior citizens will soon be able to access free digital training at their local libraries as part of a new state government program. Local Government Minister and Williamstown MP Melissa Horne visited the Altona North Community Library on Tuesday, February 14 to announce the launch of the $2 million Digital Literacy for Seniors program, which would support public libraries to conduct hands-on digital training programs for Victorian seniors in 2023. Training programs would include one-to-one or small group sessions on both hardware and software topics such as how to manage mobile
phones, data and apps, understanding the internet, and how to get the most out of laptops and tablets. The program would also fund the hiring and training of staff to deliver programs, upgrade library digital devices like laptops and iPads, and minor changes to library facilities to better facilitate programs. Ms Horne said libraries were logical spaces to host the digital training program. “This is about growing practical knowledge, building confidence and providing the opportunity for people to expand their social networks,” she said. According to the Australian Digital Inclusion Index, older people were most likely to be excluded from a range of digital activities,
as Victorians over the age of 50 now making up more than 35 per cent of public library users, with 17.2 per cent aged over 70. Having access to a program like Digital Literacy for Seniors was life changing for Williamstown’s Wilma Robarts, who is in her 80s, as she learnt how to use her iPhone effectively to allow her to feel more independent. “Keeping up with technology is a challenge for everyone, particularly seniors who are retired and aren’t using this technology on a daily basis for work,” she said. “The digital literacy programs offered by Hobsons Bay’s libraries have been a big help in adapting to technologies that are now in everyday use, but also rapidly changing.”
A Braybrook man has been charged with firearm and drug trafficking offences, as part of a police operation to deter illicit firearms use. Police conducted a series of Firearm Prohibition Order compliance searches across the western suburbs including in Altona Meadows, Braybrook, Hoppers Crossing, Kingsville, Newport, Maribyrnong, Seddon, Truganina, Point Cook, Werribee and Williamstown on Wednesday, February 15. Police said a number of items were seized during the searches, including two sawn-off shotguns, quantities of drugs including methylamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis plants, and allegedly stolen registration plates The 32-year-old Braybrook man has been charged with possessing a firearm in contravention of a Firearm Prohibition Order, prohibited person possessing a firearm, possessing ammunition without a licence, trafficking methylamphetamine, drug possession, handling stolen goods and dealing in the proceeds of crime. He faced Sunshine Magistrates Court last week and was bailed to appear at court on May 10.
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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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Market draws a summer crowd Altona’s Pier Street was bustling with activity earlier this month. As part of the weekly Altona Beach Market held on Pier Street, Weaver Reserve and Logan Reserve between 9am and 3pm every Tuesday, fresh food stalls, bric-a-brac and local arts and crafts stalls offered their wares to locals and visitors alike. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni visited the market to capture a few of the stall holders and visitors. Linda at her stall Green Fleece. 318463_03
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Participants, including Liam McEwen (left) and Matt Penkethman (far right), created a wide variety of art work created during the workshop. (Pictures: Joe Mastroianni) 319418
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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Milestone for Clubbers By Tara Murray It’s been three years in the making, but Yarraville Club Cricket Club has finally got to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The club was set to celebrate the milestone anniversary to coincide with the milestone year, but COVID-19 put pay to that. On Saturday night, the who’s who of the club gathered together to celebrate, Darren Cain, who was one of the organisers, said they were thrilled to finally be able to get together. “It was nearly three years ago,” he said. “We probably could have had it last year, but we didn’t want it to be a super spreading event. “We had 200 people there. There were people who have been here from day one and 95 per cent of the current playing group was there. “It was good to be able to catch up with all the old players.” Cain said being able to connect all the
generations together had been good to show how far the club has come in that time. He said it was a celebration of people that have the sporting club the envy of a lot of club’s around the state. As part of the celebrations, the club announced its first YCCC Legends in John “Tubby” Medding, Alan Pollock and Jimmy Hassett. Cain said all three had gone well and above at the club over the years and they felt this honour was appropriate. The club also announced to teams recognising the best players to represent the club. There was a team for the whole 50 years and a team for the last 25 years. Justin Baker, Len Balcam, Emmett Bronca, Darren Cavanagh, Don McKenzie, Matthew Murphy, Michael O’Keefe, Vid Richardson. Will Sheridan, Larry Simmons, Ben Tupper and Gary Turner were named in the club’s best team of the 50 years.
Yarraville’s best team across 50 years. (Supplied)
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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.
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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
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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End near after a decade in limbo Last week the federal government announced a pathway to citizenship for thousands of asylum seekers. Liam McNally reports.
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hen Nayran Tabiei heard the news, she sat in her St Kilda cafe and cried tears of joy. On February 13, Immigration Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Minister Andrew Giles announced the federal government was delivering on Labor’s election promise to abolish Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas (SHEVs), and provide a pathway to permanency for refugees that have been held in a state of limbo for a decade. For Ms Tabiei, getting the new Resolution of Status Visa means she may soon be reunited with her three sons for the first time in 12 years. In 2011 Ms Tabiei was forced to leave her home, her business and her life when war broke out in her home of Damascus, Syria. Ms Tabiei, her husband, and her four-year-old daughter ended up in Jakarta. She said as a last resort they boarded a smuggler’s boat to Australia. “The way we came here was not normal. We saw a lot of people killed on the way, being eaten from sharks, the boats were broken. None of the people know how many people die on the way because we don’t have evidence,” she said.
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- Obaidullah Mehak After her journey, Ms Tabiei spent a year in detention on Christmas Island, before being settled in Braybrook on a bridging visa. Her three sons ended up in Iran. In the years since, Ms Tabiei has been on a cycle of temporary visas that left the future uncertain, and restricted her from certain freedoms, such as reuniting with her family. She was still determined to work, first as a volunteer cooking teacher, English teacher, and playgroup facilitator. Ms Tabiei has given speeches on human rights, and in 2021 was a recipient of the Victorian refugee award. Eventually she began a catering business, which was paused during COVID but has since been reborn as a successful cafe, Flavours of Syria, where she employs many newcomers to Australia. Ms Tabiei is passionate about her work, getting to present her culture and “putting a smile on the face of people when they eat the food”. “It’s so great to see people that love the food, love the environment, I’ve built a community here,” she said. “I feel I’m a mum, and I support my children, and I show them we can do things, even in war times … I tell them you are alive, you are breathing, you should do work. Keep going. “A lot of people really work hard to show people that we didn’t come here to take any money. I came here for a safer place.” Mr Giles said all people on TPVs and SHEVs have been found to be refugees, and are “owed Australia’s protection”. “TPV and SHEV holders work, pay taxes, start businesses, employ Australians and build lives in our communities – often in rural and regional areas. Without permanent visas however, they’ve been unable to get a loan to buy a house, build their businesses or pursue further education,” he said “It makes no sense, economically or socially, to keep them in limbo.” For others, like Obaidullah Mehak, the announcement was welcomed, but after a decade of uncertainty their faith in the system
Nayran Tabiei at her cafe, Flavours of Syria. Inset: Ms Tabiei was a recipient of the Victorian refugee award in 2021. (Pictures: Supplied)
has diminished. “Today I feel like I can start living again and that this is the end of the torture of uncertainty,” he said. “But to be frankly honest, you don’t believe it until it happens, so unless I see permanent residency in my hands, it all looks like a dream because 10 years we have lived like this.” Mr Mehak, a lawyer and human rights activist, was forced to flee Afghanistan in 2013 after falling foul of the Taliban and powerful warlords. His work in his home country was extensive. He had advised the Afghanistan government on policy, electricity, telecommunications, and was instrumental in setting up a justice system to address the opium trade. Later, he moved into human rights, specifically advocating for the rights of women and children in Afghanistan. He said he had also “risked his life” to free two Australian soldiers who had been kidnapped. Less than a month before Mr Mehak was due to speak at a United Nations conference in Indonesia on behalf of the Afghan Civil Society in 2013, he was shot twice. Once in Indonesia he realised that if he returned to his home his death was “certain”. “I never wanted to leave Afghanistan, I was doing well, I had name, fame, and was passionate about the lives of so many,” he said. But with no other choice, he left without his
The plight of refugees has been divisive in Australia. Many support them being allowed to stay permanently, while others worry about border security. (Shutterstock)
family on a boat to Australia. After being held in detention in Darwin, Mr Mehak arrived in Melbourne’s north-west. Mr Mehak said he was “grateful” for being allowed to stay Australia, but had become frustrated at being so restricted. He said he was living in overcrowded housing, became sick, depressed, and experienced racism that he was scared of reacting to, because he was afraid of the attention of the justice system. “That visa brought hell upon us,” he said. “There are days that I wouldn’t go out because I was scared of being perceived as doing something wrong, my life was frozen, it
was imprisonment. “The door was shut, and I was in absolute darkness.” For 10 years he was unable to pursue his goals, first being unable to work, then being unable to afford the $70,000 international student tuition for further study, and unhirable his field of expertise because of his temporary visa. “Between 30 and 40, that’s where you either make it or you fail. I don’t have a house, I have nothing. I had much bigger dreams,” he said. Mr Mehak is still hopeful things can improve if he obtains a PoS visa. “I want to complete a higher education degree. I want to establish a business as well as work for a really good cause. I want to bring my family over, I want to live with my family after all these years,” he said. “I want to be able to travel freely, I want to really feel freedom for the first time in the past ten years. I want to feel free.” Asylum Seeker Resource Centre advocacy and campaigns director Jana Favero congratulated the federal government on the decision, but was now “eagerly awaiting” details on how the transition will be handled. “After 10 years of bravery and struggle, people seeking asylum and refugees have prevailed against an unjust system, they will now be able to rebuild their lives with the rights they were so long denied,” she said.
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Top tips and tricks to stay ahead of interest rate hikes At its February meeting, the Reserve Bank inflicted more rate pain on Australian mortagage holders when it increased the official cash rate by another .25 per cent. The ANZ now expects the cash rate to peak at 4.10 per cent by May, up from its previously forecast peak of 3.85 per cent. The bank predicts three more standard rate hikes in March, April and May of this year, followed by at least one cut to the cash rate, but not until November 2024. Borrowers whose budgets are unlikely to hold up against this rate hike – or the forecasted future hikes – should take action now according to the experts at RateCity. 1. Refinance the mortgage – potential annual savings: $13,319 The average owner-occupier who has not renegotiated their loan since the rate hikes began is on an estimated rate of 6.11 per cent. However, RateCity.com.au expects at least 10 lenders will still offer rates under 4.75 per cent once this latest hike filters through. That’s a 1.36 percentage point difference, equivalent to over 5 standard RBA hikes. If a borrower with $500,000 owing at the start of the hikes refinanced to a rate of 4.75 per cent, they could save $13,319 over the next two years and significantly more over the longer term. 2. Focus on your food bill – potential annual savings: $5720 For most families, food is the second biggest expense behind the mortgage repayments or rent, which makes honing down on your food bill a strategy worth trying. Households can do this in a range of different ways from buying in bulk, to
shopping at two or more supermarkets to capitalise on specials, or simply switching to cheaper brands within your regular store. RateCity.com.au put this to the test on a typical supermarket shop for a family of four of around $240, excluding fruit and vegetables. Swapping 23 items for cheaper, but still comparable alternatives saved around $110 on the weekly grocery shop. 3. Drive down transport costs – potential annual savings: $908 Transport costs are the third biggest expense for many households, after the mortgage or rent and food. For a quick cash injection, selling a second car could potentially see you pocket tens thousands of dollars. However, if this isn’t an option, think about shopping smarter when it comes to loading up the tank. On average, Australians spend $96.93 filling up the car each week, according to the Australian Automobile Association. However, being mindful of where you fill up can potentially save you hundreds over the course of a year.
RateCity tested this out by comparing the unleaded price per litre across hundreds of petrol stations in each capital city. The price ranged by $0.16 from the average cost to the lowest cost outlet, and up to $0.33 per litre. For the average driver filling up their tank once per week, saving $0.16 per litre would save $454 per year at the pump, while a $0.33 per litre discount would equate to a $908 saving per year. 4. Increase your income – potential annual post-tax increase: $3843 Asking your boss for a pay rise will see your income go up without having to work longer hours. If you haven’t had a salary increase recently, now is the time to ask. According to the RBA, wages growth is forecast to rise to 4.25 per cent late this year. For a family of four, where one parent earns the average full-time wage and one parent works part time at half the rate, a wage increase of 4.25 per cent could translate into approximately $3843 in post-tax dollars. While this kind of increase isn’t within cooee of inflation, it will help partially
offset the cost of rising rates. 5. Other options your bank may offer If you’re struggling to meet your mortgage repayments, it’s important to talk to your bank before you default. They will help you look over your budget, but may also offer you options such as switching to interest-only or part-payments, or, extending out your loan term. While these choices can offer instant relief in the form of lower repayments, borrowers should be aware of the longer-term sting in the tail that can come with these alternatives. 6. Extending out your loan term If someone with a $500,000 debt and 25 years remaining on their loan term at the start of the hikes extended their loan term back out to 30 years today, their repayments would reduce by an estimated $265 a month. However, paying the loan off over a longer period of time could add an estimated $126,562 dollars in extra interest over the life of the loan. 7. Switching to interest-only repayments for 2 years Switching to interest-only payments instead of paying down your debt can drop your repayments dramatically, despite the fact the bank is likely to charge you a higher rate of interest for doing so. If someone with a $500,000 loan at the start of the hikes, switches their loan from principal and interest to interest-only repayments for the next two years, on a rate that is 0.56 percentage points higher than their current rate, they could shave $514 off their monthly repayments. However, it could see their total cost over the life of the loan jump by $22,279.
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Pathways for Carers walks Carers of people with disability, mental illness or elderly people are encouraged to attend free walking events in Victoria together, and to learn more about news, services and supports available to them. Laverton-based carers can participate in a local walk leaving from Favor and Grace Cafe at 87 Railway Avenue in Laverton on the second Tuesday of each month. Free morning tea and guest speaker each month. ■ www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au, 0491 157 483 or lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au
Free walking group Every Wednesday (during term dates) at 10.15am from Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168
Free community morning tea Every Wednesday at 11am in Joan Kirner House foyer, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Tahlia, 9397 6168
Computer classes for beginners A wide range of times and days, at both Altona North Community Centre, and Joan Kirner House in Williamstown. ■ Lynne, 9397 6168
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Speedcubing competition Rubik’s Cube masters are encouraged to register to compete in an upcoming Speedcubing Australia competition. March 18 from 9am to 6.30pm and March 19 from 8.30am to 4.45pm. Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown. ■ www.worldcubeassociation. org/competitions/ SpeedcubingatSeaworks2023
Walking group The Altona Meadows and Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking together, socialising together with a post-walk coffee and chat and enjoying the natural beauty and birdlife that is to be found throughout Hobsons Bay together. Anyone is welcome to join the group on Mondays 10am at Altona Beach, Wednesdays 10am at Altona Meadows (Jolly Miller Café) or on Fridays 10am, at Newport Lakes. The group walks for 60 minutes and enjoys the physical and psychological benefits of walking together in clean, fresh air rain, hail or shine, at its own pace and according to individual abilities. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation in order to join. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups
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Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm. ■ Vimi, 0411 530 944
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Williamstown-based women’s community choir Willin Wimmin is currently welcoming new members to take part in a free no-obligation try out session. The group meets each Wednesday evening in school terms in the Church of Christ hall at the corner of John Street and Douglas Parade in Williamstown from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com
These Bodies of Video Works Melbourne-based artist Scotty So works across a range of media, using painting, photography, sculptures, site-responsive installation, videos, and drag performance. He is bringing his new exhibition which explores the relationship between performance and the performer’s body through the mediums of video and objects to the Footscray Community Arts Centre. The exhibition runs to June 14. ■ footscrayarts.com/event/these-bodies-ofvideo-works
Comedy talent For one night only, Williamstown Town Hall will play host to some of the biggest names in comedy, including Bob Franklin, DeAnne Smith, Celia Pacquola, Nick Cody and Dane Simpson. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown. Friday, April 7 from 8pm.
Parkinson’s support Does Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions affect you or a loved one? Parkando is hosting an information day and carers group launch event at the Newport Community Hub from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, February 25. ■ parkando.org.au or Pam, 0417 690 335
Woodcarving workshop Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? Tuesdays from 9.30am to noon at the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed at 280 Queen Street in Altona. ■ jah2802rot@gmail.com
Musicians wanted Established in 1979, the Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Do you play woodwind, brass or percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to play enjoyable and challenging music? Rehearsals held Saturday mornings during school terms, 9am to noon at Braybrook College. ■ westgateconcertband@gmail.com
Free English conversation class Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English skills and meet new people? Practice English conversation in informal interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Mondays during school terms from 1pm to 3pm at the Altona Library meeting room at Queen Street, Altona. ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com
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The upcoming couple of months will be a busy time for the Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group. The group’s annual Classic Car and Bike Show will be held at Altona’s Apex Park on Sunday, February 26. The group’s monthly Torque meeting will be held at the Men’s Shed at 280 Queen Street, Altona on Sunday, March 5. The club run to the Bostock Reservoir is being held on Sunday, March 19 to raise money for two members who have entered a car in the Mystery Box Rally, which raises money for cancer research. The group will host its container sale on Saturday, March 25, where members will be selling off excess tools at bargain prices. ■ HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670
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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.
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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
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
Summing up 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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Bulldogs maintain winning streak The class continues to rise to the top for Footscray in Victorian Premier Cricket. The Bulldogs have now won eight matches in a row and are putting together some really good form with both the bat and ball. On Saturday, they finished the job against Casey-South Melbourne. Casey had made 245 on day one of the match. The Bulldogs made the runs in the 64.3 overs, finishing, 4-246. Bulldogs coach Dale McDonald was pleased with the result. “It was a nice win against a good Casey outfit,” he said. “We were pretty happy to keep them to 250, given the average score on that ground is 270-280. “In the second week you never know what you’re going to get with the wicket.” There was a bit in the wicket with the Bulldogs finding themselves at 3-71. Dylan Brasher and Travis Dean had both got starts. With the top order having dominated in recent weeks it was a good chance for the middle order to stand up.
“[Dean] Russy [Russ] and Dylan Kight put on a record fourth wicket partnership,” McDonald said. “We’ve got great confidence in the batting line up and Russy and Dylan were able to spend some time in the middle.” Russ finished 108 not out scoring his first century of the season. Despite limited opportunities this season, he is averaging 73. McDonald said that was just his class showing through. Kight made 77. While the batting line up has been getting a lot of the plaudits, McDonald was quick to reap praise on the bowling group. “Our bowlers are working really hard as well,” he said. “We were able to keep them to under 250. “We’ve been getting teams out for under that this year with the exception of Carlton, which we were able to bowl out. “The bowling group is relentless with their pressure.” There’s plenty of depth in the Bulldogs bowling attack too, with several players with first XI experience in that side.
McDonald said he had been impressed by the performance of Angus Price on the weekend, who took four wickets. The first XI remains in second spot ahead of a clash with St Kilda. In good signs for the Bulldogs, Dean was again in Victoria’s first XI which is playing this week. Brasher was named in the second XI squad for the first time, rewarding his strong form this season. Tara Murray
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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.
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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.
Druids through The Druids snuck home against Sunshine to seal a spot in the final four of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. 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 troubles chasing down the runs, finishing 4-115 in 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. West Coburg were set to play Maribyrnong Park St Marys and Haig Fawkner was set to play the Druids on Tuesday night, after deadline, for a spot in the grand final. The grand final will be played this Sunday along with the women’s T20 grand final.
Wolves content with season so far A loss on Sunday hasn’t dampened Williamstown Wolves confidence in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2. The Wolves sit atop the ladder with three rounds remaining, including a midweek match this week. Wolves’ Daniel Chircop said things had gone really well so far. “We have three games to go before finals and everything is in our hands which is what you want,” he said. “We were really happy with the first three games after Christmas. We played three teams that were lower on the ladder and it has not been an issue. “The game against Cheltenham on Sunday, it was disappointing to lose but there were some good signs though.” The Wolves lost Sunday’s game 7-6, having lost their starting pitcher during the week and one of the main hitters withdrew before the game. Chircop said it gave others an
opportunity to step up. “It was a good game of baseball,” he said. “Cheltenham threw everything at us and only just got the job done. “Jason Lester started as a pitcher for the first six innings and kept us alive and gave us a chance to win. “While it’s disappointing to lose, it reflects where we are at.” The Wolves have a tough run home with matches against other sides in the finals mix. Chircop said while some people would like an easy run home, they are keen to test themselves against the best in the competition. “We want to win two of our last three matches and cement top spot and gain automatic promotion into division 1 for next year,” he said. “We play Newport, Ormond and Doncaster, the other three teams in the top four. It will be a good test and it lets you know where
you are at.” The Wolves second, third and fourth sides are set to miss finals, but Chircop said there was really good participation across all grades. The club also has two under-16 sides with several players also playing senior baseball. Chircop, who coaches the women’s side, said it had been really good having a women’s team for the first time in a long time. “It has been fantastic,” he said. “They really love the game and it’s really enjoyable. “I think we are doing a good job.” Meanwhile, Newport Rams had a 10-0 win against Bonbeach on Sunday. The Rams sit in fourth spot. The Wolves and Rams face each other on Thursday night. Tara Murray Williamstown’s Aaron Green. (Luke Hemer) 205963_04
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Sports shorts NPL Altona Magic came away with a point from its opening National Premier League match against Hume City. It was a hard fought battle with scores locked at 0-0 at half time. The Magic had a man sent off, before a free kick to Jonas Markovski gave them the 1-0 lead. Hume City hit back minutes later to lock scores up with the final result a 1-1 draw. The Magic face Avondale on Saturday in round two.
By Tara Murray Footscray United’s first loss of the Victorian Turf District Cricket Association division 2 season will drive the side for the rest of the year. Losses have been few and far between for the side in the past two seasons, but on Saturday they were on the wrong side of the scorecard against West Newport. Bulldogs captain-coach Shafraz Mohamed said while it was disappointing to lose the match, they would take a lot of positives out of it. “It was our first loss in about a year,” he said. “It’s good to drop a game now, then have it happen in the semi finals. “It will fire us up, it’s for our own good. The conditions were against us and we didn’t play well, but we only lost by 18 runs.” West Newport made 186 on day one of the match, with Ashen Abeykoon the pick of the bowlers for the Bulldogs. Mohamed said it was a run total that was really gettable and they had backed themselves in to get the runs. “We copped an ordinary pitch, it was different from last week,” he said. “We still only lost by 18 runs.” The Bulldogs were bowled out for 168 in the 52nd over. Abeykoon top scored with 78 The win was enough to ensure West Newport will play finals. It’s likely it will have to play Footscray United in the semi finals. Despite the result, the Bulldogs will finish on top of the ladder no matter the result in the final round. Mohamed said they couldn’t have asked for much more coming up from division 3 this season. “It’s been an amazing season and all the boys are up and about,” he said. “We’ve been playing together for about two and half years now. Everyone knows each other’s game and the longer we play together as a team the better you get. “I don’t think we’ve played 100 per cent capacity, hopefully we try and bring that out in finals and hopefully go back-to-back.” The Bulldogs finish the regular season against bottom side Kingsville. Mohamed said ideally they would have liked to be playing a stronger team in the lead up to finals. Altona Roosters will also play finals. The Rooster beat Keilor Park on Saturday. Chasing 175, the Roosters finished 9-181 in reply Williamstown CYMS got the points against Newport-Digman. Defending 200, the CYs bowled Newport-Digman out for 147.
VFL Victorian Football League fans are in for a treat with the six Victorian standalone clubs to compete in a practice match carnival. The carnival on March 4 will be played at Highgate Recreation Reserve, Craigieburn with three matches starting from 10.45am. Williamstown will face the Northern Bullants in the first match of the day, followed by Frankston and Werribee with the match between Coburg and Port Melbourne to finish the day. Entry will be free with football fans from across the state encouraged to get along for a huge day of football.
Australia Cup Williamstown is through to the next round of the Australia Cup with a convincing win against Springvale City. Williamstown had little trouble against Springvale City, winning 3-0 with Keith Burch scoring twice and Ethan Babic also finding the back of the net. The third round of the competition will include the rest of the state league 3 sides and some state league two sides.
Bowls Altona had a big win against the MCC in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division. Altona claimed three of the four rinks in the 91 (16)-67 (2) win, with Raymond Coulter’s rink the big winner on the day. Yarraville Footscray suffered a 95 (16)-64 (2) loss to Bundoora RSL. Altona sits fifth on the ladder and Yarraville Footscray in seventh. Footscray United’s Lahiru Kumara. (Joe Mastroianni). 274015_01 Kingsville lost to Royal Park-Brunswick. Kingsville had been bowled out for 149 with Royal Park finishing 4-154 in reply. In senior division, the Druids kept their finals hopes alive with a win against Sunshine United. Having made 9-279, the Wizards bowled
the Tigers out for 224. The Wizards sit in sixth spot, a game outside the top four. Yarraville Club made light work for Craigieburn, finishing 4-165 in reply to the Eagles 164. Yarraville Club sits in third spot.
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