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Yarraville music enthusiasts are encouraged to come on down to Yarraville’s McNish Reserve to rock the afternoon and evening away as part of the ninth Stony Creek Music Festival. Organised by the Seddon Kingsville Yarraville Community Group, the free festival will run from 3pm to 9pm on Saturday, April 1, featuring a range of bands and artists taking to the stage, including The Black Curtains, Nick Barker, Shane O’Mara and Rebecca Barnard. Festival founder and organiser Michael Clarke said this year’s main event will be a retrospective musical performance looking back at the work of American rock legend Tom Petty. The event will also include performances from rap group Ghetto Stars Super Stars and teen punk band The Receivers, as well as drumming workshops with Ray Pereira, three-string guitar workshops with Greg McKinnon and gardening workshops at the Yarraville Community Garden, as well as a visit from Belle the Princess on Skates and face painting. Details: https://www.maribyrnong. vic.gov.au/Events/Stony-Creek-MusicFestival
Toilets, roads need work By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong residents have named public toilets, maintenance and repairing of sealed local roads and footpath maintenance and repairs as areas in need of improvement, as part of the 2022 Annual Community Survey. The results of the survey were revealed at council’s March 21 meeting. Services that received scores lower than the average included public toilets (6.57), maintenance and repair of sealed local roads (6.63), and footpath maintenance and repairs (6.72). The survey measured the importance to the community of 39 individual services and
facilities, with the council receiving an average satisfaction rating of 7.30, or ‘very good’. Services and facilities which scored measurably higher than the average included library services (8.59), fortnightly recycling collection (8.53), weekly garbage collection (8.43), fortnightly green waste collection (8.33), annual hard rubbish collection (8.22) and the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (7.94). Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the shift in sentiment was welcomed, with the survey recording the lowest number of dissatisfied residents on record at 7.6 per cent. “It is pleasing to see a greater understanding and appreciation from our community generally around the work we are
doing,” she said. “That’s not to say we don’t recognise there is still room for improvement, or other areas where the community would like to see us up our game. “It is heartening to see a level of understanding and acceptance of the need for council to be funded appropriately to deliver the services the community is asking of us, at a level that meets their needs – recognising also the challenges we face balancing revenue against expenses.” Traffic management, road maintenance and repairs, and car parking remain the three top issues, with more than half the respondents indicating they would support more spending
on these issues. Maribyrnong councillor Michael Clarke said the survey showed a “wonderful outcome” across a number of key service provision areas. “This council has worked diligently,” he said. Overall satisfaction recorded in the 2022 survey dipped slightly for the second year in a row to 6.76, which was below the previous peak three years ago of 6.93, but was above the previous low of 6.11 recorded in 2014, and a 10.6 per cent increase in overall performance since surveying began in 2004. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ About-us/Our-plans-and-performance/ Annual-Community-Survey
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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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Bluestone walls work underway By Matthew Sims Works to repair a section of the Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park’s bluestone seawall are now underway. The project will deliver works to repair the seawall, to ensure its preservation and safety for the community for years to come. Being delivered as part of the state government’s $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing program, the improvements will provide more opportunities for communities to get active outdoors, spend time with friends
and family and connect with nature. The program is delivering a range of improvements across the state, including new picnic shelters and tables, upgraded playground equipment, barbecues, signage, refurbished and upgraded toilets, wider and more accessible pathways, and car park and trail repairs, as well as a missing link in the Bay Trail at Point Cook to provide a faster and off-road link for pedestrians and cyclists travelling from Williamstown to Point Cook Coastal Park. Williamstown MP Melissa Horne said Point
Gellibrand is a much-loved spot for locals and visitors. “These repair works will help ensure the seawall is preserved and enjoyed well into the future,“ she said. Point Cook MP Mathew Hilakari said the program allows for a safer journey for those in between Williamstown and Point Cook. “We’re investing in our wonderful parks and reserves around Point Cook so that the local community can keep healthy, stay connected and enjoy the benefits of time in nature,“ he said.
The program is being rolled out in stages and is expected to be completed in late 2023. The works follow the completion of stage one upgrades at Braeside Park, Cardinia Reservoir Park and Greenvale Reservoir Park, and the delivery of new picnic tables made from recycled plastic to 17 parks in early 2022. Environment Minister Ingrid Stitt said the investment is another example of how the state government is delivering improvements to support the health and wellbeing of Victorians.
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Textile artist Tab Sejoe and felt artist Kate Robinson are excited for the upcoming school holiday program at Footscray Community Arts. (Joe Mastroianni) 324866_01
Easter program full of imagination Footscray Community Arts will be the creative hub for young and curious minds this Easter school holidays. Theatre ensemble PO PO MO CO will kick off the holiday program with a three-day ‘FUNdamentals of Physical Theatre’ workshop running from Wednesday, April 12 to Friday, April 14, exploring how artists can transform and become someone else. Suitable for kids from six to 12 and grounded in play and physical comedy, the workshop will involve participants learning how to make outrageous characters and funny scenes. On the last day, there will be an afternoon ‘open class’ where parents and carers are invited to watch, participate and play
alongside the participants. The second week of the program will involve workshops from textile artist Tab Sejoe, Ghanaian master dancer Fred and felt artist Kate Robinson from Tuesday, April 18 to Thursday, April 20. Robinson said she loves that crafts are an accesible form of art which is best experienced as a group. “For me, craft allows us to think with our hands and is as much about the process as the product,” she said. Sejoe said her workshop will involve weaving foraged, found and upcycled materials into new works. “The great thing about working with nature is that our imaginations are not
limited,” she said. “My workshop will provide a fun and experimental way of creating with nature in mind.” Footscray Community Arts senior producer Urvi Majumdar said the workshops will push children out of their comfort zones to be able to be creative without limitations. “We really want to encourage a sense of connection in kids,” she said. “It’s pretty much student-led.” Ms Majumdar said the school holiday program welcomed in artists across First Nations, culturally and linguistically diverse, LGBTQIA+ and disability communities.
Maribyrnong community groups and local enterprises and businesses are encouraged to apply for a new grants program to launch local free events and festivals. Grants of up to $10,000 are now available under Maribyrnong council’s Love Your West grants program. Two grant streams are avaiable: Place-based Initiative Grants for small to medium scale place-based activities which will creatively activate public spaces, business precincts and local neighbourhoods and Night Time Diversification Grants for night time activities aiming to enhance the reach of Maribyrnong’s night time attractions. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said she is looking forward to seeing more local festivals and events on the local social calendar thanks to the new grants program. “For over a decade, Maribyrnong has built its reputation as a ‘Festival City’ with several popular public events such as Yarraville Festival, Lunar New Year events, Eat Drink Westside, New Year’s Eve Fireworks, and many more,” she said. “The launch of the Love Your West grants program demonstrates council’s commitment to continuing to support economically robust, socially inclusive and culturally rich events, regardless of scale, that will contribute to the growth of our diverse city.” The initiative forms part of council’s recently adopted Maribyrnong Festivals and Activation Framework 2022-2026, devised in response to the changing landscape around festivals and events due to the pandemic. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic. gov. au /C om mu n it y/C om mu n it yprograms-and-grants/Grants-andfestival-funding
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Supermarket application Woolworths Group has lodged a development application with Maribyrnong council for a supermarket, speciality retail, a childcare and medical centre, a commercial space and basement parking in West Footscray. Located at 495-507 Barkly Street, the proposed development would include a Woolworths supermarket and BWS store and about 270 car parking spaces, with a proposed building height of two storeys and with two levels of underground car parking. The development would also include a gymnasium and a 1000-square-metre childcare centre. Maidstone and West Footscray Residents Action Group (MAWFRAG) facilitator Pierre Vairo said the development would risk lessening the benefits of the proposed Barkly Street streetscape improvements.
“Maribyrnong Council’s popular plan to reduce the number of cars travelling on Barkly Street, in favour of encouraging residents to use improved foot and bike paths, is at risk if Woolworths’ plan goes ahead,” he said. Mr Vairo said large-scale shopping centres like the proposed development were known to be detrimental to the health of shopping strips. West Footscray Traders Association president Pradeep Tiwari said “[It] will see an increase in trucks, and cars, removal of trees, increase in noise, and the ever dangerous Summerhill Road, in which we want more cyclists, but can clearly see the disasters that are about to happen with truck versus cycle on a narrow, busy strip of road”. “Barkly Village would lose a lot of its ‘village’ feel if the above issues are not addressed.”
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Reserve upgrades on the way By Matthew Sims Hobsons Bay council has approved a $4.79 million contract for landscaping and construction works in Altona Meadows, as part of the first stage of upgrades outlined in the Bruce Comben Reserve Master Plan. At the council meeting on Tuesday, March 14, councillors passed a motion to award a contract to JMac Constructions Pty Ltd at a fixed lump sum price of $4,793,639. Hobsons Bay deputy mayor Diana Grima
said the project would help create a social community which could meet at the new facilities within the reserve. “The project includes a new network of paths, a new exciting playground, new picnic facilities including shading and barbecue and toilet facilities, new multi-use courts, a fully fenced off-leash dog zone and new car parks. “These are things that the community has been lobbying for for years.” The council adopted the Bruce Comben Reserve Master Plan at its council meeting on
September 8, 2020. The first stage of works would focus on the Southern Open Space Project at the southern end of the reserve and the adjacent car park. To reduce the cost associated with the tender, the contract has included a reduced car park, with the delivery of the extended car park consistent with the Bruce Comben Reserve Master Plan set to be delivered with future works associated with the delivery of the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre.
Hobsons Bay councillor Matt Tyler said he was “really pleased” to see the project get under way and was looking forward to seeing the completed works by the end of the year. “It’s in a really important spot, essentially bridging Seabrook and Altona Meadows,” he said. “At this stage, it’s a beautiful open space, but I think much more could be done to make better use of that space while preserving the beautiful Skeleton Creek and the characteristics that make that neck of the woods so beautiful.”
Cyclists are in the loop Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay cyclists of all skill levels and ages are encouraged to start training ahead of Edmund Rice Community Services’ Lucky Loops event. Co-organised with the Westside Cycle Club, the non-competitive event will run from 10.30am to 2pm on Sunday, April 30, at Truganina. The event will see riders take on a number of different courses, including a two-kilometre course for children and a five-kilometre loop. Each child 12 and under who completes the two-kilometre loop will receive a lucky dip prize, while adults who complete the shorter loop can receive a coffee and scones and adults who complete the five-kilometre loop enter into a special prize draw. The event will also feature a multicultural offering of food and performances during the event, with Middle Eastern, Somalian and Indian cuisine on offer. Edmund Rice Community Services recreation co-ordinator Michael Naismith said the event will have a strong multicultural
flavour alongside its focus on physical activity and social cohesion. “Cycling can offer health benefits and social connections,” he said. “Many bike events can be a little intimidating for those that have never been in one and they are not always inviting for individuals and families from diverse backgrounds. “That’s why we wanted to offer a bike event with a difference: one that is fun and exciting for beginners, but one which also provides an adventurous trail for the more experienced.” Westside Cycle Club president Matt Rodd said the event will be a unique and fun cycling event for all participants. “This is exactly the type of event we want to support,’ he said. Limited tickets are available for the event, with kids entry at $10 and $15 for adults completing either loop. Details: www.mtatkinsoncommunitycentre. org/luckyloops Matthew Sims
Edmund Rice Community Services Lucky Loops event organisers Michael Naismith, Georgia Weymouth Large, Tara Lesnjak and Simran Sadheora are gearing up for the cycling event. (Damjan Janevski) 324488_06
A showcase of artistic flair Altona’s art, theatre and music talents will be on show at the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre next week, as part of the Showcase exhibition. Highlighting a range of works across the centre’s programs, including weekly workshops MonArt, the exhibition will be launched at a special open day event on Saturday, April 1, from 2pm to 4pm, and open to the public until Thursday, April 6. Centre manager Karen Ingram said the exhibition is an opportunity to celebrate the range of creativity and talent within their facilitators and workshop attendees. “Without them all, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do,” she said. The open day will include a performance from youth performing arts program provider Dramawerkz, which delivers training for aspiring perfomers aged between eight and 25, as well as a performance from choir With One Voice. The exhibition will also display the work of deaf and disabled theatre troupe Echo
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Collective, which meets at the centre every Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Workshop facilitators will also be hosting two panels on connection and creativity during the open day. Ms Ingram said there will be a number of works on show during the exhibition and the open day, including the regular Repair Cafe, the launch of the centre’s autumn program and the launch of the Emerging Artist Gallery, a new space designed for up-and-coming artists. “It’s going to be a very busy and fun day,” she said Ms Ingram said the centre will welcome a raft of new programs for the community, including gardening workshops, a LGBTQIA+ social group and creative writing courses. “From 2023, we’re looking forward to re-energising our offerings to the community,” she said. “What 2023 represents is we are starting fresh.” Details: www.ljac.com.au
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Champion for women A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.
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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20
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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite
emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s
done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.
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Heritage listing moves forward By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong council has approved the next step in placing notable Indigenous Australian and social justice campaigner William Cooper’s former home in Footscray on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR). At its meeting on Tuesday, March 21, councillors passed a motion to note Heritage Victoria’s nomination for his former home at 73 Southampton Street in Footscray to be included on the VHR and endorse the submission to Heritage Victoria supporting
the nomination with a slight change to provide greater detail on the physical features which should be conserved in order to interpret the important associations of the place. In 1933, Mr Cooper and his wife Sarah moved to the working-class suburb of Footscray, living at the property at 73 Southampton Street from January 1938 to November 1940. During the 1930s,Mr Cooper resided at a number of properties in Footscray, where he established a political group known as the Australian Aborigines’ League (AAL), which
was the first organisation demanding justice for Aboriginal people in their own voice and on their own terms. On December 6, 1938, he led an AAL delegation from 73 Southampton Street to the German consulate at 425 Collins Street to deliver a letter which condemned the Nazi government’s treatment of Jewish people. The site includes a modest single-storey double-fronted Edwardian-era weatherboard house, with a low front fence and several outbuildings to the rear. Maribyrnong councillor Anthony Tran said
the inclusion of the house on the VHR was one step the council can take to preserve its connection to Aboriginal and Torres Strait history. “The importance of heritage and the conservation of heritage in our municipality can not be overstated,” he said. Cr Michael Clarke said one of Mr Cooper’s most valuable traits was his commitment to fairness for all people. “What a wonderful man and what a wonderful legacy he leaves us in our great city,” he said.
A grand Trugo triumph The Footscray Gumnuts Trugo team have emerged victorious in the Victorian Trugo Association Grand Final, ending a 39-year premiership drought. Footscray defeated Brunswick 143 to 128 ending Brunswick’s six-year dominance of the sport. Gumnuts captain Nick Smith said his teammates were a “bunch of bloody legends“ and said the cup was “coming home“ after the sport was created in the inner west suburbs in the 1920s and 1930s. The win came after three years of the club reaching the grand final and tough times, most notably from 2009 to 2015 when it was unable to muster a team. The club rooms were boarded up, but unlike many now defunct Trugo clubs, Footscray got a second chance due to the efforts of a group of Footscray residents. Gumnuts player Brent Coupar was the top scorer during the Grand Final, scoring
21 goals out of a possible 24, while Michelle Mercier was the top female scorer for the match, scoring 18 goals from 24 shots. Taking about one-and-a-half hours to play, Trugo or Tru-Go is played on a grass court by hitting rubber rings with a wooden mallet from one end of the green to goal posts at the other and has been described as a mix of croquet, wood chopping, lawn bowls and AFL football. The game of Trugo was invented by Yarraville resident Thomas Grieves in 1926, inspired by the behaviour of fellow workmen at the Newport railway yards hitting train components. By the late 1930s regular games where being played in the Yarraville gardens between teams from around the local area. In 1940, the Footscray club opened the first dedicated Tru-Go pavilion and green. Details: www.trugo.org.au
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Briefs Speed reduction Roads and Road Safety Minister Melissa Horne has announced a speed reduction on Moore Street to 40km/h. The change has followed a meeting between Ms Horne, Footscray MP Katie Hall, members of the Footscray Community Truck Action Group, a group of Moore Street residents, with advocates against excessive truck traffic putting forward a 10-point plan. “I’m really pleased to say that the maximum speed that anyone, any truck, any person, will be able to travel on that road is going to be 40 kilometres an hour.” Ms Horne said.
By Cr Sarah Carter While recognising there is still room for improvement, it is certainly pleasing to see a more positive shift in sentiment towards council’s activities in the latest Community Survey. Not only did the 2022 results include the lowest number of dissatisfied residents on record, but the majority also expressed increasing satisfaction with the 39 services and facilities council delivers on behalf of its community. It is not lost on us that the services and facilities you have told us are most important are also the ones you are most satisfied with. This includes libraries, waste and recycling services, playgrounds, and community centres and neighbourhoods. Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre also rated measurably higher than the average of 7.30 (or very good) for the first time, which is also good to see. That said, we know we have work to do to increase our community satisfaction with road and footpath maintenance and repairs in particular, which were again among the top three issues identified, along with traffic management and car parking. These were also among the areas, along with sustainability and the environment, respondents indicated in this recent survey they would likely support increased funding for, if it would lead to an improvement in service delivery. Recognising the ongoing challenges in balancing revenue against expenses, it is heartening to see a greater understanding and
Daylight Footscray theft Police are seeking a man and and a woman in relation to theft of property from a parked car in Footscray on Thursday, March 23. Footage shows the man and woman approaching a black 2023 MG sedan which was parked on Barkly Street at 4pm, before they used a claw hammer to smash a hole in the front passenger window. Police said the woman reached in and attempted to open the door, with the man then using the hammer again and completely smashing the window. The footage shows the man jumping into the front of the car and removing items, handing them to the woman, with both then walking east along Barkly Street.
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appreciation from our community of the need for council to be appropriately funded if it is to deliver the services the community is asking of us, at a level that meets their needs. This is particularly important feedback, and we hope to be able to continue and expand on this conversation during engagement on the proposed budget for 2023-24, which will be released for comment in April. Three years on from the onset of the pandemic, it is also worth recognising the way our community continues to bounce back. On average, households surveyed reported coping better financially, physically and mentally. We will continue to foster local activations through our ‘Love Your West’ initiative to deliver more festivals, events and activations to provide opportunities for our residents to connect whilst supporting the local trader community.
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Operation Nexus will be focused on Easter road safety Operation Nexus is a statewide road policing operation over the Easter holiday period. It aims to increase driver awareness and journey planning, while reducing road trauma during this high-risk time on our roads. This five-day road policing enforcement campaign will run from Thursday, April 6 to Monday, April 10. Westgate highway patrol road policing advisor, Sergeant Marty Wallace, said the operation will be conducted throughout all operational police regions and police service areas during the five days, using all available personnel from local road policing units, general duties and other regional resources. The police operation will be targeting the main causes of lives lost and serious injuries in crashes which are impaired driving, speed, fatigue, distraction offences and seatbelt compliance “Police will be out in force both to educate drivers and to enforce road rules, with a view to preventing lives lost and serious injuries. We’re watching your speed. Are you?”, Sergeant Wallace said. Motorists are requested to stay within the speed limit, don’t drink alcohol or take drugs and drive, leave your mobile phone out of reach, wear your seatbelt and make sure you are well rested. Fatigue is one of the biggest killers on Victorian roads. Drivers are requested to plan their trip, be patient and ensure that you take at least a 15 minute break every two hours and don’t drive if you are tired. Drivers planning to travel during this period can expect to see an increase in vehicles on our major freeways and highways throughout the state. Road trauma isn’t just about the lives that are lost – it’s about the enormous impact on the community from the family members, to
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the emergency services workers who have to deal with these tragedies on a daily basis, and the police who have to deliver the devastating news to loved ones. All of the community has a responsibility and a role to play in reducing road trauma. Remember, travel safely so that you arrive at your destination safely and enjoy your Easter Holiday weekend. RoadSafe Westgate community road safety council chairman Jim Giddings said it has been demonstrated time after time that speed is a contributing factor in most road crashes.
Therefore stay within the speed limit and drive to suit the conditions you face. Speeding affects both the risk of a crash happening and the severity of injuries sustained when a crash does happen, he said. Mr Giddings said the work of his group along with initiatives like Operation Nexus during the 2023 Easter Holiday period would hopefully reduce the number of serious road crashes. He asked the community to report speeding drivers to Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 If you plan to have a drink, then plan not
to drive. Taking a big risk like drinking and driving is just not worth endangering your life or the lives of other road users, Mr Giddings said, Holiday driving has its challenges and drivers should drive in the hours they are normally awake, take regular breaks to reduce fatigue and allow extra space between vehicles. Drivers need to adapt to the conditions of the road. The onus is always on the driver to suit the conditions they are facing, and that includes the quality of the road, he said.
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Heritage protection call By Matthew Sims Hobsons Bay council has sought further clarification about why works were undertaken at the Newport Railway Workshops. Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill raised a notice of motion at the council’s meeting on Tuesday, March 14 calling for the council to seek an urgent face-to-face meeting with VicTrack, the Department of Transport and Heritage Victoria to receive an explanation as to why heritage overhead power lines were cut down at the Newport Railway Workshops in December 2022 and pursue their commitment to heritage at the Newport Railway Workshops. Cr Hemphill said neither Steamrail Victoria nor the council were aptly consulted about the works. “I don’t believe there was any substantial consultation,” he said. Cr Hemphill said he was keen to have discussions about how to preserve the precinct after observing fencing had been erected around heritage buildings. “If you do fence it off, have a plan to restore the buildings, don’t just put a fence up so they can fall into more disrepair,” he said. “We’re not happy with our heritage being destroyed.” Cr Jonathon Marsden said the work the council can undertake now can act as a safeguard to protect the precinct for future generations. “We really have to actively plan and vision for something 10 or 20 years hence when this precinct will be a place that is celebrated internationally,” he said. A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said Heritage Victoria reviewed the works and assessments showed the works would not impact the cultural heritage of the site.
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“Works to upgrade the power supply at our Newport Train Depot are being delivered as part of our X’Trapolis 2.0 project,” the spokesperson said. As part of the $986 million X’Trapolis 2.0
project, the works aimed to improve track safety and provide better lighting to allow for testing of the new trains to be undertaken between key points across Melbourne’s rail network.
Luu calls for safer crossing Western Metropolitan MP Trung Luu has called for more safety measures to be put in place along Braybrook’s Ballarat Road. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, March 22, he said the road was the site of a high volume of accidents and fatalities. “The action I seek is the installation of safety barriers along the median strip on Ballarat Road in Braybrook … and to reduce the speed limit along this horrendous road as soon as possible to curb the tragic deaths on this road,” Mr Luu said. He said he was also calling for a pedestrian crossing near the intersection of Ballarat Road and Melon Street and more traffic lights along the thoroughfare. “I would like to particularly focus on a section along Ballarat Road in Braybrook where there is a high amount of foot traffic in terms of pedestrians crossing to get over six lanes of traffic to visit a bus stop, the neighbourhood house, libraries and nearby schools,“ Mr Luu said. “There should be more traffic lights installed to make accommodations to increase the safety for pedestrians. “This has been a concerning issue for a decade with no action.” The last incident on Ballarat Road occurred when a mother was pushing a pram across Ballarat Road with two children inside when they were hit by a car near Duke Street last June.
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Meet Colleen McCambridge, the new Principal of St. Margaret Mary’s Spotswood. Colleen is honoured to have the opportunity to lead the school community to realise the school’s vision through nurturing the collective talents of students, staff and community members. Colleen and her staff ensure “St. Margaret Mary’s Way,” is empowered and guided by gospel values. With 35 years’ experience in education, Colleen brings to our school a life-long passion for learning alongside her extensive teaching, learning and leadership expertise.
Sacred Heart Primary School is built on a rich history in the Josephite traditions, who established and led the school community from the early 1900’s through to recent times. With over 35 years of experience in education, the current School Principal, Mrs Kaylene Carlin, is deeply committed to continuing the work of the Josephite community and St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. At Sacred Heart, we recognise the importance of developing the whole child, leading to a full flourishing across the physical, cognitive, emotional, social and religious domains. We understand that parents are the first educators of their children and parent engagement in learning is essential. With a relationship built on trust and mutual respect, together we strive to take your child on an exciting learning journey.
At St. Margaret Mary’s our learning and teaching supports our students to approach the world with innovative thinking, respectful communication and a deep sense of belonging and responsibility for the environment locally and globally. All educators at S.M.M. are committed to child safety and our Students benefit from small class sizes and point of need learning experiences.
Led by Kaylene, the staff are committed to achieving the highest academic standards possible based on reflective practice, using data, research and evidence to ensure progress and growth in learning for all students.
The SMM children learn from specialist teachers in Science, Art, Spanish, P.E., Intervention and Learning Enhancement Teachers. The leadership team include Religion, Literacy, Mathematics, Wellbeing and Learning Diversity. The children at St. Margaret Mary’s are set up for success: academically, spiritually and socially.
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Rita Grima Rita Grima has worked in education for over 30 years and has held the principalship at St Columba’s College since 2018. Her immense leadership experience has made her a great asset to the St Columba’s College community, and the programs and processes introduced over the last five years have pushed the College forward and continued the legacy of innovation.
Wembley Primary School was established in 1958 and has served the local community as a centre of educational excellence to the present day. Our mission is to empower all students to become successful, independent, lifelong learners, and our school motto is, ‘Know Thy Impact’. Our school values are Respect, Inclusion, Empathy and Resilience. Wembley Primary School is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) and focuses on learning, collaboration and results. We have an enrolment of 665 students, working in partnership with 60 staff members, including two wellbeing dogs, Ginny and River. We offer French Language, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Physical Education. I have had the privilege of serving the Wembley Primary School community as Principal since 2020, and as Assistant Principal for 7 years prior. I attended Wembley PS as a student in the 90’s, and it is a great honour to give back to a community that was a great launching pad for me. I have always believed that education is power, as it gives people opportunities and choices in life. I believe that every child has a right to learn, grow, play and feel safe, and I am incredibly proud of the strong culture of learning, safety, health and wellbeing that exists at Wembley PS.
As a mother of three daughters, Rita’s commitment to girls’ education runs deep. Her belief in challenging students to think big and to be women of change, is imbued throughout the College. When asked what makes St Columba’s College special? Rita responded: “Our students and their commitment and positive attitude, appreciation of being challenged to be their best and using their voices in standing up against injustices; Our Sisters of Charity heritage that challenges us to always put the other at the centre; The staff who are committed, generous, creative and are focussed on delivering the best learning and wellbeing outcomes for our students;
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MY PLACE Willy Lit Fest program director Emily Westmoreland has lived in Thailand, Madrid and London, but has found a home in Hobsons Bay. She spoke to Matthew Sims about what inspires her or excites her about the west. What is your connection with Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay? As an adult, I’ve lived on every side of the city and the west is the first place I’ve called ‘home’. I’ve been here ever since.
What other places have shaped you into who you are today? I grew up in Thailand and have recently (pre-pandemic) lived in both Madrid and London. Madrid and London brought me back to books – I was reaffirmed in the power of storytelling as an act of community in these cities. Ironic, given there is more than 40,000 years of storytelling culture in Australia. I had to leave in order to return to it. Why is the west a vibrant place for literary expression? So many local writers live in the west and
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What do you love about where you live? The sense of expansiveness and closeness, simultaneously. I feel close to the city, to my community and to the beach while feeling the seascape and opportunities for growth make the west feel expansive.
Hobsons Bay is home to the west’s biggest, boldest, and now oldest literary festival, the Willy Lit Fest. The festival celebrates 20 years in 2023, and we’re launching the program on Thursday, May 4. There’s an active Homegrown Hobson’s Bay writers’ group and at least five book stores
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A history of murder and madness A Moorabool historian has spent half of the last century collating information about the history of Blackwood, a town near the north-west corner for the Lerderderg State Park. Margot Hitchcock has documented a rich history of an early Victorian mining town, but old newspaper documents also uncovered a striking tale of madness and murder that Ms Hitchcock has dubbed “The Billy Pincombe Tragedy”, as Liam McNally discovers.
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he kept repeating the biblical injunction, ‘If thy right hand offends thee, cut it off – my right hand hath offended me.’ “She was found in the yard later with an axe in her left hand and her right hand severed at the wrist.” This is how The Leader newspaper described an incident involving Annie Pincombe in an article from over 100 years ago. Ms Pincombe was a resident of Blackwood as the town was winding down from the gold-mining boom it was built on. In 1906 she was incarcerated at a nearby “lunatic asylum”. Her husband, gold-miner Billy Pincombe, blamed the local preacher Harold Robinson, for his wife’s diagnosis of “religious mania”. At noon on Friday June 19, 1908, Mr Robinson was pacing on the verandah of his vicarage next to All Saints Anglican Church in Blackwood reading a religious text – On Faith and the Creed by C.A. Heurtley.
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All the while, Mr Pincombe, a “crack shot” of the Blackwood Rifle Club, lay on his bed in his house opposite, with his gun aimed through a partially opened window. When Mr Pincombe let his shot fly, the bullet pierced the preacher’s book and came to rest in his heart. Mr Robinson died reading St Augustine’s Sermon to Catechumens, containing the prophetic lines of the “quick and the dead... He doth judge both, giving to each their due reward”. Shortly after a shootout occurred between Mr Picombe and police constable Charles Saunders. The encounter left the constable with a bullet wound in his shoulder, and Mr Pincombe was shot in the head. Mr Pincombe died of his wound six days later on June 25, 1908. On the same day as Mr Pincombe’s death The Age reported on the “exceptional courage” of the police officer “in confronting a man such as Mr Pincombe”, and on July 10 constable Suanders received a Valour Medal and £50. This dramatic sequence of events is the centre of a book by Blackwood historian Margot Hitchcock, The Billy Pincombe Tragedy, who said she felt it was “a story that had to be told”. “It’s like Captain Moonlite, Ned Kelly, All these stories if they’re not told, they’re lost in time. I thought it was my job to let it be known what happened, to keep our history alive,” she said. Ms Hitchcock’s connection to Blackwood began with her holidaying at a house her grandfather had built there in 1929. In 1973 Ms Hitchcock was a founding member of the Blackwood Historical Society that converted the old Blackwood police stables into the Police Stable Museum. On March 11 the historical society, which Ms Hitchcock is the last original member of, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The museum opened to the public for its birthday, and displayed The Billy Pincombe Tragedy, along with a surviving artefact from the episode – the preacher’s religious text with a bullet hole in its centre. Ms Hitchcock, who is now 83 years old, said she is still “passionate” about her role as Blackwood’s historian. She said the story of Blackwood is one of a
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19th century gold rush town that has slowly transitioned into a luscious holiday destination, with a “tremendous community” keeping it going at its core. “I just love the history of the area … I’m on my computer every day,” she said. Ms Hitchcock said she met a man at the historical society’s 50th anniversary who said his great, great grandfather, Henry Lawson, lived in Blackwood. Ms Hitchcock was able to find that Mr Lawson died in Blackwood in 1855 and has one of the oldest headstones in the town, and was able to direct the grandson to his ancestors gravesite. “It’s exciting, when I find something that’s
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rewarding or something that’s interesting to somebody else, I feel really happy that I can do that,” she said. “I had a stroke 14 years ago and when I was in rehab I asked to use their computer, and I think that it’s what got my brain going again, because it made me think.” Ms Hitchock has another book, a 700 page epic titled Blackwood History and Pioneers. She said she is unsure how she is going to publish it, but wants the story told. “I don’t want it to be not published when I’m gone, I want it to be there for the people to know all the history I’ve researched,” she said. The display Tragedy of Billy Pincombe Display will be available to the public over
Easter weekend during the Blackwood Woodchop and Easter Carnival. The Blackwood Historical Society will be holding stalls on Saturday, April 9, and opening the Police Stable Museum, with the Pincombe display, on Sunday, April 10, from 10am to 1pm. Historical society secretary Elizabeth Hall said getting up close to the bullet-holed book is “surreal”. “It’s intriguing just to think that something like that happened in Blackwood,” she said. “Blackwood is a lovely place to come to, and it has got so much history, and we really need to keep this history going, we don’t want to shut it away.”
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Cherry Lake Market Set between Millers Road and Cherry Lake in Altona, this market has something for everyone. The market hosts more than 60 stalls selling plants, bric-a-brac, handcrafts, hot jam donuts, tools, clothing and much more. There is live music every month from the Cherry Lake Cultural Series, showcasing local musicians from across Hobsons Bay. From 9am to 1pm on the first Sunday of every month. The next market is on Sunday 2nd April and there will be an installation on Cherry Lake called Sea Flowers. View 14 Sea Flowers floating in the waters of Cherry Lake with the skyline of Altona in the background. Scan the QR code to reveal music and a host of voices telling stories about this spot and what it means to people locally. Discover the history of the lake from marshland to car racetrack to what is now home for water birds and other small creatures. ■ www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona Lions Club Cherry Lake Market or cherrylakemarket@gmail.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses presentation A free 30-minute presentation will offer reasons for powerful hope despite the widespread economic strain and uncertainty. The special Bible-based talk will be held in the Williamstown congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses as part of a global program on Sunday, April 2 at 10am. Admission is free and no registration is required. Videoconferencing options are also available. 52 Robert Street, Spotswood. ■ jw.org
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Food relief markets Yarraville Community Centre will be hosting a food relief market for those in need of assistance with food and essentials. The market will be held in the car park located at 59 Francis Street in Yarraville between 10am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 17. Visitors can select their own food including fresh fruit and vegetables as well as pantry staples, use family and individual support services, select clothing, toys and homewares from West Welcome Wagon, access health advice. Children’s activities are also on offer. ■ Bettina, 0411 954 774 or btwyman@ycc.net.au.
join the Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along Group. Absolute beginners or those with some experience are welcome to come along and play in a safe, casual and welcoming environment. Come on down, have some fun, make new friends, have a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcomed where the main aim is to enjoy and appreciate music. Children are also welcome. The group is led by Danny, who creates a welcoming and casual environment. Saturday, April 22. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. ■ www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong
Stony Creek Music Festival The Stony Creek Music Festival is back for 2023 and kicks off at 3pm at McNish Reserve in Court Street, Yarraville on Saturday, April 1. This year will be no less remarkable with Rebecca Barnard, Nick Barker and Rob Craw headlining with “Remembering Tom Petty”. The event features ARIA award winning Shane O’Mara and his band Silver Sound, as well as Grateful Dead tribute band Deadnecks. Other performers include The Receivers and rappers Ghetto Superstars. The event will also feature Belle the Princess on skates, drumming workshops, three-string guitar workshops, community garden workshops, sausages by Rotary and food vans running until 9pm. ■ Michael, 0434 473 734
Flower workshops Want to learn how to do professional flower arrangements in a fun and relaxed program? Flowers, vase and snacks included. Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson St, Williamstown. ■ Liza, 0416 268 959
Newport folk and fiddle Have you thought of taking up an instrument or dusting off that guitar or ukulele or other instrument recently? Then
Comedy show Popular comedian Sean Diao is known for their unique humour and witty commentary on everyday life. They are bringing their show ‘Laugh or China Releases a New Virus’ to Mantra Studio Kitchen and Bar in Yarraville. Saturday, April 8, Tuesday, April 11 and Friday, April 14. Cost: $19.50 to $24.50. ■ 9917 2844
Seeking stories Award-winning local author Dr Dominique Hes is writing a book on Newport Lakes, tracing its history, its impact and its contribution. The book will outline the story of its development, highlighting the role of consensus, courage, vision and working with nature to create a beautiful ecological and social place. Weaving in theories of biophilia, regenerative development and placemaking with local stories, it aims to provide inspiration for other communities looking at what they can do in their neighbourhoods. Locals are asked to come forward with any stories, photos, memories to be included in the book. ■ NPLbook22@gmail.com
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Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely one-and-a-half hour walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. Each week is a different week and a printed sheet with the route and points of interest provided each week. Walks are leisurely and we usually end at a cafe for a tea/ coffee. ■ John, 0418 377 336
AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club 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
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 Cafe) 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. Hobsons Bay resident Ian Watson established the walking group four years ago under the Heart Foundation’s umbrella, and, in 2021, was awarded the Heart Foundation’s Australia wide Golden Shoe Award for Courage and Commitment. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups
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
Free English conversation class Is English your 2nd 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
Art workshops The Louis Joel Arts & Community Centre presents MonArt. Workshops for people of all abilities facilitated by community art specialist Amanda Neville, Mondays 10am-11.30am. Cost: $5 casual fee each week. ■ admin@ljac.com.au, or 9398 2511
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Nissan wagon finds its own path By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring How things change. Take the Nissan Pathfinder, for example, that over almost 40 years found its way from being a basic two-door compact wagon, through a big boofy 4x4, to the smart, sophisticated seven (or eight) seater sports utility vehicle of today. Originally designed for the North American market, the initial Pathfinder was the first of the segment to be offered in two-wheel drive guise. The fith generation has landed Down Under with new-found modern design and a stack of high-tech features and safety systems, albeit on a platform and with a V6 engine, developments of the superseded model. The continuous variable transmission has been let behind in favour of a new nine-speed auto. Three variants - ST, Ti and Ti-L - only are on offer in a mix of front and all-wheel drive. Diesel or hybrid options, unlike from rival carmakers such as Hyundai, Kia and Toyota, are not on the cards. Prices have gone up considerably, starting at $54,190, plus on-road costs, for the entry-level ST 2WD model, while the range topper signs off at $77,890 without ORCs. However, where the Pathfinder finds its appeal is the offer of two seating configurations, for seven or eight. The standard three-row set-up is for eight, but stretch to the Ti-L and get into a pair of luxurious leather captain’s chairs mid cabin separated by removable centre console storage. The test vehicle, a Ti 4WD costing $70,030, plus on-roads, came as an eight-seater with a 60:40 split second-row reclining bench. Access to the back twin seats is a doddle, even for grown-ups, with a one-touch button automatically flipping and folding the second row out of the way. All Pathfinders are covered by a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty with round-the-clock roadside assistance for the same period.
Styling At more than five metres long the new Pathfinder has had its dated hard edges
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smoothed out, replaced by a thoroughly modern SUV-cum-coupe shape able to take up to eight people in comfort. With black side moulding and body coloured door handles and black painted roof, highlights include chrome window surrounds and silver roof rails. The front carries on the Nissan V-Motion theme with a large grille flanked by LED automatic headlamps, daytime running lights and foglamps. Out back are the slimmest LED tail lamps, plus a high-mounted stop light. Each external rear vision mirror incorporates a turn signal. Privacy glass is fitted to second row and rear windows, while 205 litres of luggage space is let with all seats in place and 54 litres under floor, leaving room only for a temporary spare wheel.
The Ti features front parking sensors, a surround-view monitor and Nissan’s ProPilot semi-autonomous driver assist system that connects the adaptive cruise control with stop / start and lane keeping aid. Other features include autonomous emergency braking with junction, pedestrian and cyclist detection, rear AEB, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot warning and intelligent blind spot intervention, rear seat alert, a driver alert, traffic sign recognition and trailer sway control. Front seat airbags, side airbags (driver and passenger, second row outboard), front row far side airbag (centre), side curtain airbags (all rows) all helped the SUV earn a five-star safety rating recently.
Driving Interior Quality fit and finish are trademarks of the cabin. Black leather-accented seat and door trim is joined by a similar set-up steering wheel, the latter with tilt and telescopic adjustment. Up front is a 10-way power driver seat and six-way manual passenger seat. The front and second row outboard positions are heated. Child restraint anchorages with second row outboard seats with ISOFIX and tether, centre seat with tether and third row let side with ISOFIX and tether. The tri-zone climate control air-con comes with second and third row air vents.
Infotainment A 7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display instrument cluster is joined by a 10.8-inch head-up and 9-inch touchscreen display with satellite navigation. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto are backed up by a wireless smartphone charger, Bluetooth phone and audio streaming and voice recognition. A Bose 13-speaker premium audio system includes dual subwoofer for AM / FM radio, DAB+ digital radio. USB-A and USB-C points feature throughout the cabin.
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Remote engine start has the Pathfinder firing up for a quick-ish getaway, with cabin insulation keeping the engine, wind and road noise at bay. Shit-by-wire technology is aimed at faster, smoother gearshits. Nissan claims a 10.5 litres per 100 kilometres on the combined urban / highway fuel cycle. The test vehicle recorded 13-plus litres per 100 kilometres in the city and suburbs and 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road. Nissan engineers have fine-tuned the steering for a sharper response and reworked the suspension for improved levels of damping, increased roll stiffness and wider contact with the road. Overall, the Pathfinder turned in a good performance for such a big unit. Backing up are a range of dial-up drive modes, including Sport, Eco, Snow, Sand, Mud / Rut and Tow.
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Nothing to see here! Under the Pathfinder’s bonnet is the same 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, delivering 202 kW and 340 Nm as before. However, the continuously variable transmission has been given the push in place of a new nine-speed auto. The Pathfinder maintains its 2.7 tonne towing capacity.
No longer basic, neither is it boofy as in previous iterations, the fith-generation Pathfinder is the essence of the large SUV, with quality, comfort and safety to the fore, on and off road. Versatility is the byword, with nothing to match this, except perhaps the Hyundai Palisade.
AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Pathfinder ST 2WD: $54,190 Pathfinder ST-L 4WD: $61,790 Pathfinder Ti 2WD: $65,910 Pathfinder Ti 4WD: $70,030 Pathfinder Ti-L 4WD: $80,227 SPECIFICATIONS Nissan Pathfinder Ti 3.0L 6-cylinder petrol, 9sp automatic, 4x4 SUV
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Summer season grand final joy There’s been grand final fever across Melbourne’s north-west in recent weeks, as the summer sports finish up their seasons. There’s plenty of good stories from across all competitions and here is four of them.
Sunshine Heights under-13 B team. (Supplied)
All-round performance seals win Sunshine Heights’ under-13 B side tasted premiership success in the Western Region Junior Cricket Association Friday north competition. Whilst Deer Park won the toss and batted first it was bowled out for 130 in 25 overs. Deer Park’s leading run scorer, Arjun Upadhyay top scored 37 runs off 33 balls, which included one four and three sixes. Noah Ramsey dismissed Arjun. Noah’s the youngest Ramsey to play with our club, along with his father, Shane and his two older brothers, Zac and Jhett. Noah’s bowling figures were 2-20 off three overs.
Epping’s second XI premiership side.
An emotional win for Epping The premiership success for Epping’s second XI in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association B-grade competition was extra special. Playing in their fifth grand final in seven seasons, the Pingers won their fourth title. This one was extra special as at the beginning of the season the club lost a young man who was one of their best mates. At only 18, Kade Lawry, who was part of the B-grade side, took his own life just before the cricket season, with the players dedicating the season to him. After losing to Diamond Creek during the regular season, the Pingers turned the tables in the grand final. Epping batted first and made 9-147 led by captain Jaedyn Kearney 46 not out and wicketkeeper Shanyn Kearney with 30. The Pingers then restricted Diamond Creek to 112 wickets, with Jordan Wilkins taking 4-27 and Jaedyn Kearney 3-20 to make it a special day for the club.
Sunshine Heights’ second best bowler was Sarim Tamoor who bowled three overs, taking 1-7. Manroop Singh took three outfield catches to help get Deer Park all out. Sunshine Heights got the runs as the sun set, finishing 5-132 off 28 overs. Sarim made 34 not out and Noah 31 not out, both retired and came back in with a 60-odd run partnership. Arlo Mykyta made a handy 14 not out to help guide Heights home. It was an all round team effort to defeat the top side away from home.
Epping’s second XI win was a pretty special one. (Pictures: Supplied)
Altona notches up a perfect season It was the perfect season for Altona in the Western Region Junior Cricket Association under-11 Friday south-east competition. After starting the season with one under-11 team, the A’s split into two teams due to the number of players. One team played in the south-east competition and the other in the club’s Friday east. In the south-east grand final, Altona faced Grand United. Altona batted first making 9-172 with Charlie Loft top scoring with 26. Grand United finished 13-140 in reply off its 20 overs. Alistair Culka took 3-14 off his three overs. In the club’s east competition, there were no finals. The team won eight games for the season.
Altona Sports second XI. (Supplied)
Back-to-back for Altona Sports Altona Sports’ successful season was capped off with a third senior premiership. After its division 5 side won a premiership, the club’s top side managed to go back-to-back, albeit in different competitions. The second XI made it a hat-trick of wins, winning the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association Barrie Clissold Shield against East Coburg. East Coburg batted first and were set to make a big total before Dean Bryden and
Jono Lang combined to take 8-63 to dismiss East Coburg for 146. Dean Mckensie and Daniel Mulcahy got Altona Sports away to a strong start before East Coburg started to take wickets before Lucas “The Kid” Meirers came in and showed wisdom beyond his years and steered the side to victory to score 8-147 to see Altona Sports home. It was back-to-back wins for the second XI.
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City West Falcons open account It was a much better performance from the City West Falcons on Wednesday night in the Victorian Netball League championship division. After a nervous start in round one against the Geelong Cougars last Sunday, the Falcons had no issues against the Peninsula Waves, winning 86-44. Falcons coach Marg Lind was pretty happy with Wednesday night’s performance. “The first game we were pretty nervous,” she said. “With new players we weren’t really settled and lost by three. “We got that game under our belt and we were more settled.” With such a big lead, Lind and the other coaches took the chance to try out a number of new combinations. Nyibol Akec got a run in the championship side, while Maggie Lind and Montana Holmes switched between centre and wing attack.
Lind said it also gave them the opportunity to mix up their defensive end. “Sienna [Allen], Zoe [Davies] Sophie [Hanrahan] all got rotated through,” he said. “We were looking at combinations as against Geelong we didn’t have that luxury.” Lind said for now Hanrahan would play as the third defender, but they were still keen to see what Charli Nicol and Achel Yout can do throughout the season in the top grade. Jane Cook scored 48 goals, while Maddy Gray scored 21 and Uneeq Palavi scored 16 goals. Lind said she was thrilled with the performance of Lucia Fauonuku in wing defence, saying it was one of her best games in a long time. The Falcons though are without Soli Ropati, who will miss six weeks after having knee surgery. It was a clean sweep for the Falcons on
Wednesday night. After a round one loss, the division 1 side beat the Waves, 56-43. The under-19s made it two from two with a 75-46 win. Lind said she was happy with the start to the season. “I’m pretty happy with where we sit,” she said. “Last season I think we started 0-2, we’ve been a lot better this year. We will build as t he season goes on. “The defensive end took some time, but there’s been some good signs.” The Falcons this week face the Hawks. Tara Murray Lucia Fauonuku had a good game at wing defence. (Robbab Photography)
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Jack Innella. (Basketball Victoria)
Big V The Altona Gators had a big win against the Sherbrooke Suns in the Big V men’s division 2 competition on Saturday night. The Gators jumped out of the blocks with a 33-20 first quarter which set the tone for the match. The Gators ended up winning 104-87. Adam Anderson top scored with 28 points, as all five starters reached double figures. The Gators women just fell short in division 1, losing 73-69 to the Bellarine Storm with the game going to overtime. Jordan Wilson top scored for the Gators with 20 points.
NPL Altona Magic had a night to forget on Friday in the National Premier League against the Melbourne Knights. The Knights hit the front in the seventh minute before doubling the lead in the 76th minute and making it 3-0 five minutes later. The Knights got a consolation goal through a penalty, but it wasn’t enough.
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Innella’s a global talent By Peter Howe “See ball, get ball,” is a simple mantra of March Don Deeble Sports Star Jack Innella. It was what worked for him when he first started playing basketball and nothing has changed as he prepares to travel to France with the Australian Boomerangs, the men’s national team for athletes with an intellectual disability, to the Virtus Global Games. Innella started playing basketball as a 10-year-old. “I didn’t know the rules, but I loved the speed of the game,” he said “You are always involved. “My parents made it simple for me, see ball get ball. So, I did.” Innella tried football but found he was out of the play for a lot of the time, so he lost interest quickly. It is very obvious he is a fierce competitor. For a start he is only 1.8 metres tall and the smallest member of his teams, secondly and most importantly for Innella, he wants to break the glass ceiling by becoming the first intellectually disabled basketballer to make it in mainstream basketball. “I would like to set the pathway for my mates in the Boomerangs to be seen as competent basketballers and able to match it with the best.” Innella has taken the first step towards that goal by being the first Boomerangs player to be invited to the AIS in Canberra for a camp
of under-20 basketballers. Just 25 basketballers in Australia were selected to attend that camp. “It was very physical and tough, but I loved it,” Innella said. Innella doesn’t want people to judge him, just accept him for who he is and celebrate what he brings to the team. He has made the huge decision to take himself off his ADHD medication to comply with WADA regulations as he chases his sporting dreams. “The older I get the more I understand myself. I am a perfectionist and get angry with myself if I make mistakes. “I have learned to take myself out of the game if this happens. I don’t feel I need my medication at this stage and am managing it quite well.” Innella trained at Team 639 in Hoppers Crossing to work on my strength and conditioning most days before spending another two hours with his mentor Darren Hindle to work on his shooting technique and mindset. Innella is a visual learner and picks up the nuances very quickly. Learning by repetitive doing means he spends hours and hours watching and playing the sport. “I play as the point guard in my teams, it is like being the quarterback in the NFL. You set up the plays and set the tempo of the game.” Innella made his first state squad at age 14 as
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an emergency. It was an amazing achievement given it was an open age men’s team. His parents took him to Canberra to watch the tournament as emergencies didn’t travel for that tournament. One of the Victorian assistant coaches saw him in the crowd, came and got him and immersed him into the team for the rest of that tournament. That moment had an overwhelming impact on him. The bond between player and coach was forged in that simple act of inclusion. Innella now travels from Truganina to Pakenham five days a week to train and play under that coach. As a 15-year-old, Innella was also playing in mainstream representative teams. The best moment in Innella’s basketball life occurred in the Virtus Asian Games held in Brisbane last year. Innella was playing point guard for Australia and was given some tough defensive roles. At the recent Ivor Burge National Basketball Australia tournament held in Geelong, Innella was selected as the best defensive player in the competition. 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.
Yarraville Glory had to settle for a draw against Upfield on Friday night in the FV state league 1 north-west. Searching for its first win of the season, neither team could find the back of the net in the 0-0 draw. Altona City suffered a 4-2 loss to Sydenham Park on Saturday. The score was 2-1 at half time, before the Reds scored two goals to take control of the game. Altona City scored a consolation goal late to make the score line 4-2.
Coates Talent League It was a tough start to the season for the Western Jets in the Coates Talent League Boys competition on Saturday. Facing the Sydney Swans Academy side, the Jets started well and were in front by five points at quarter time. The Swans hit the second quarter, before the Jets made the most of the wind in the third quarter to lead by 14 points at the last break. Seven final quarter goals gave the Swans a 13.16 (94)-10.7 (67) win. Daniel Snell and Lucas Impey were the Jets best. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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‘Exciting’ merger for Parkside, Western Spurs Parkside and VU Western Spurs football clubs will now play under the one banner going forward. The two clubs which share the Mervyn Hughes Oval, announced last week that the clubs had officially become one club, catering for both male and female footballers. Parkside previously had just senior and reserves men’s teams, along with Auskick, while the Spurs have women’s and women’s masters sides. The men’s sides will remain the Magpies, while the women’s sides will be known as the Parkside Spurs. Spurs president Ash Block said for the club they felt this was the best decision for the long term future of the club. “It’s really good and it’s really exciting,” she said. “We have been sharing a facility with Parkside since 2015-16. It will make life a lot simpler being one club and providing a pathway for everyone.” Block said with the rise of female football and a lot of club’s having both male and
VU Western Spurs will become the Parkside Spurs. (Supplied)
female programs, it made sense to join forces now. She said that Parkside had been nothing but supportive of the club. One thing the Spurs were keen on was to continue to keep the Spurs name. The club, which was formed in 1993 by Debbie Lee, was originally the St Albans Spurs,
before becoming the VU Western Spurs. Block said there was a lot of history with the Spurs name including several players from the club being drafted. She said the club, which has moved to the WRFL this season, was looking forward to the new challenge. The club is still after players for both their women’s and masters teams.
Parkside’s Robbie Pappal said they were just as excited to have the two clubs join forces. “It is really good,” he said. “ You see in the AFL and the VFL landscape now, they’ve got both men’s and women’s. “We thought this was the best way forward to grow the club and get the community together. “They’re a co-tenant and a strong football club and we decided to join forces.” Pappal said with the location of the club it was hard to attract new players. He said while they had wanted to build their own program back up, after having one years ago, he said this was the best option. Pappal said building that bond with the Spurs would help them provide for female footballers. The club also has a relationship with the Ascot Vale junior club, meaning that those juniors, both boys and girls, have a pathway now. Several of the Spurs players helped out for the Magpies first practice match of the year. Tara Murray
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Clubbers back on top By Tara Murray Yarraville Club is back on top in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division competition. A powerhouse of the competition, the Clubbers have rebuilt their side since their last premiership in 2017-18. Just James Damjanovski remains of that premiership side, while Allister Powell, who was the substitute in the grand final is part of this season’s team. All the hard work of the last few years, rebuilding the side paid off as on Sunday they beat Deer Park in the grand final. Clubbers captain-coach Mitch Johnstone was thrilled for the club. “It’s incredible,” he said. “Our club has come from a long way back. We were seventh a couple of years ago, and fourth last year. “At stages after Christmas, relegation was a possibility. Then to sneak in and then play two really good finals, very proud of the cricket club.” Johnstone said in ways they ‘pinched’the
flag, with a very different mix to the side. He said he had always been told they were a better two-day side and it came to fruition. “That two-day stuff is our one-wood and that proved to be the case and once the two days came around, we hit our steps for us to essentially pinch a flag, it is exciting,” he said. “This group has a really different profile form teams that have won flag previously. Previous teams have had lots of experience, this team has three teenagers, two guys in their early 20s and a 45-year-old. “There has been a massive turnover across the whole club and a very different list, some really good kids coming through underneath. “Here and now we celebrate.” The Clubbers took control of the game on day one, bowling the Lions out for 138. Johnstone said they would have taken that any day of the week. “We knew that the wicket would get better as well, which it certainly did,” he said. “Ash Sweet bowled the house down and got us the early breakthroughs and then I was able to apply some pressure and we were able to bowl well in tandem, to keep to 140.”
Sweet and Johnstone took four wickets each for the Clubbers. The Clubbers got through 22 overs on day one unscathed and at 0-71. The Clubbers faltered a bit to loss four quick wickets to give the Lions some hope. Johnstone and Damjanovski managed to steady the side. They got their side across the line, finishing 4-140. Damjanovski top scored with 52 not out, while Johnstone made 32 not out. “James played a really tight and calm knock,” he said. “He certainly likes to take his time James, he is cool in a crisis. Had a hit and miss season but to come good, a testament to him.” Johnstone was named player of the match. For the captain-coach, who has gone so close to premiership success in the past, it was nice to finally win one, in the end comfortably. “Ten years of captain-coaching, 20 years of senior cricket, I’ve been bridesmaid a lot and bombed out in finals,” he said. “I don’t know what to do now.”
Nell Morris-Dalton has moved from the Western Bulldogs to Collingwood as the majority of the Bulldogs list signs on for next season. The Bulldogs had a quiet AFLW sign and trade period, with the departure of Morris-Dalton occurring on the final day. Morris-Dalton, who played 20 games for the Bulldogs since being taken at pick six in the 2019 AFLW draft, was traded for pick 15. Prior to her AFLW journey, Morris-Dalton played with the Northern Knights in the Coates Talent League and was named in the 2019 team of the year. The Bulldogs confirmed that 27 players had re-committed to the Kennel for the upcoming AFLW season. In a strong showing of loyalty to the red, white and blue, reigning best and fairest top three Ellie Blackburn, Alice Edmonds and Isabelle Pritchard lead the way. Inaugural Bulldogs Kirsty Lamb, Bailey Hunt and Kirsten McLeod will remain in the red, white and blue, while last year’s draft class Rylie Wilcox, Heidi Woodley and Keely Coyne will move into their second seasons on a senior list. Premiership Bulldogs Naomi Ferres and Deanna Berry will also continue, as will Celine Moody, Elle Bennetts, Rocky Cranston, Daisy Bateman and Millie Brown. The future of the club has also been secured, with Gabby Newton, Issy Grant, Eleanor Brown, Jess Fitzgerald, Elisabeth Georgostathis, Brit Gutknecht, Sarah Hartwig, Gemma Lagioia, Aurora Smith and Elizabeth Snell re-committing. Football executive director Chris Grant said locking in the majority of players was a fantastic result. “To have emerged from both the priority signing period and sign and trade period with the bulk of our list shows how much faith this group has in what we are striving to achieve under head coach Nathan Burke,” he said. Amanda Ling and Annabel Strahan will not be offered contracts for season eight, while Brooke Vernon has announced her decision to step away from football.
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Plenty of positives in loss for new look Seagulls There were plenty of positive signs for Williamstown despite a first up loss against the Gold Coast Suns in the Victorian Football League. The new look Seagulls were given a good test first up on Saturday, facing a Suns side that was made up mostly of AFL-listed players. It was that experience that proved to be the difference in the 12.11 (83)-7.10 (52) result. Seagulls director of coaching Jeff Andrews said they were pleased with how the match went despite the result. “We ticked everything except the result,” he said. “They had 20-odd AFL players and they are a bloody good side. That AFL experience and a pre-season in those warm steamy conditions really helped them. Andrews said the Suns were a little more polished with the ball than they were, with the
Seagulls still learning how to play together. He said in the end, a poor second quarter proved costly and they could never get any closer than two goals after that. “They managed to get a bit of a buffer and they were able to hold us out.” Another positive outcome for the Seagulls was getting game time into some players who needed it and everyone getting through the game without injury. He said in the end it was a great hit out against a really good side. Corey Ellison the only multiple goal scorer with two James Cousins had 21 possessions, while Marty Hore and Ben Jolley had 20 possessions each. Andrews said Oscar McDonald put in a strong performance down back, while Jolley was really important on the wing getting plenty of the ball and defensively.
The Seagulls this week face Frankston on Friday night. “This is the first match of four games against standalone sides,” Andrews said. “They didn’t play on the weekend so we haven’t got a feel for where they are at. The next block we’ll get a good idea of where we stand.” Meanwhile the Seagulls women’s side suffered a first round loss to Collingwood on Saturday. The Seagulls did the early attacking to lead by 13 points at quarter time after holding the Magpies scoreless in the first quarter. The Seagulls were held scoreless after quarter time, with the Magpies coming over the top to win, 3.10 (28)-2.1 (13). Sharnie Whiting had 31 possessions for the Seagulls. The Seagulls this week face North
Ben Jolley was one of Williamstown’s best on Saturday. (Supplied)
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Spotswood’s premiership winning team (Supplied)
Woodsmen win a classic Tara Murray More than 12 hours in the field and after 160 overs bowled, Spotswood finally prevailed on the final ball of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west grand final. The Woodsmen and Werribee produced an all time classic in the grand final, which resulted in the Woodsmen winning their first Subbies premiership, in just their second season in the competition. Woodsmen coach Dan Schuppan said it was an unbelievable game of cricket. “I don’t say this lightly as I’ve been around a fair while, I can confidently say this is the best game of cricket I’ve played in. “Twelve hours of play and it comes down to the last ball in a grand final, just wow.” There were plenty of heroes for both sides. The Woodsmen made 6-251 on day one of the match. Ross Horkings made his third century of the season, making 116 after him and Taylor Tatterson put on 102 for the first wicket partnership.
Schuppan said he deserved anything that he got. “I can not speak on his behalf, but I would think he would say that is the best innings of his life. He’s Spotswood through and through and been part of the plan for the last five years. “He deserves everything that comes his way.” Schuppan said they were happy with 251 on the board with the wicket a hard one to get in on. In front of a big crowd on day two, the Tigers were in trouble early on. At 5-118 and behind the run rate, the Tigers had work to do. Shaun Dean showed his class to keep his side in it, before James Freeman and Jonathon Burton came together. They put on 62 for the seventh wicket partnership to take the score past 200. The match came down to the final over. Schuppan had the responsibility of bowling the final over. The Tigers needed 12 runs for the win. “It was a bit of a mixed bag,” he said. “I
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thought it was going to be really hard to get 12 off the last over, but all it takes is one hit and credit to Burton who hit a six. “Six off four balls is really achievable.” Horkings would be the hero again for the Woodsmen. The wicketkeeper took a diving catch to dismiss Burton. Schuppan said had that not gone to hand, it would have been game over and the Tigers would have won. It came down to the final ball with the Tigers needing three runs. They could only manage one. Not surprisingly, Horkings was named player of the match. Schuppan said the premiership was special for everyone involved. “Everyone involved at the club has put in a lot of hard work,” he said. “All we wanted was respect in our first year, to get a premiership in our second year is just unfathomable. “Words can’t describe it.”
While it was a disappointing end to the Baseball Victoria summer league season for the Williamstown Wolves, they will take plenty of positives out of the season. The Wolves senior men’s team fell just short in its quest for the division 2 title, losing the best of three grand final series, to local rival the Newport Rams. Wolves Daniel Chircop said the difference in the three game series was they didn’t look after the ball well enough. “It’s disappointing to lose,” he said. “We thought we had the team on paper do it, especially in a three game series. “We thought we had the pitching depth, but we didn’t take care of the ball.” The Wolves lost the first game 7-4, before bouncing back with a 17-9 win in game two. After aggressive professional performance in the box and a strong pitching performance from Dennis Neal, Chircop said they were full of confidence for game three. Game three would be a pitchers game. The Rams were able to hit the scoreboard late to win, 4-0 and claim the series. Chircop said they tipped their hat to Rams pitcher David Tongue. “He threw 115 pitches on Thursday night and did the same thing on Sunday,” he said. “It was just amazing. He’s a really nice guy and great for baseball.” While still hurting after the loss, Chircop said overall there had been a lot of positives across the whole club. “We recruited the right people, not just the right players,” he said. “The standard of training, the way we apply ourselves and what we are doing in taking a more serious approach when preparing, are all positives.” Chircop, who coached the club’s women’s side, said they would look to grow that program next season after setting it up this season. And he said the juniors were in a good place for a bright future at the club. “We have a huge base of 16-18 year olds,” he said. “For guys like myself it’s nice to see players coming through that can take our sports. “We’re in good hands for the future.” Tara Murray
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