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Riding for recovery Anthony Quinn hopes it will be a case of second time lucky as he attempts to complete the Great Vic Bike Ride later this year. The Point Cook resident signed up for last year’s ride but tore the tendon in his thumb and had to pull out. He plan to join the 40th anniversary ride from Murray to Healesville in November on board his trike. “I hope my bad luck has ended,” he said. The 68-year-old had a stoke five years ago and took up riding as part of his recovery. “I wanted to exercise,” he said. “I got the trike and it was a challenge.” Mr Quinn rides two trikes – a manual one and an electric system. “I have not yet decided if I will bring my motorised GreenSpeed recumbent trike or my non-motorised trike.” Bicycle Network chief executive Alison McCormack said this year’s ride takes the event back to where it began in 1984.There are nine, five and three day ride options giving riders the choice to cycle the whole route or sections. After starting in Wodonga on November 23, overnight stops are in Myrtleford, Wangaratta, Mansfield, Alexandra and Marysville, finishing in Healesville on December 1. Details: greatvic.com.au Anthony Quinn will be taking part in the Great Vic Bike Ride for the first time. (Damjan Janevski) 422630_04
Khan anyone believe it? By Eddie Russell Former Wyndham councillor and Melton property developer Intaj Khan is running for deputy lord mayor of Melbourne as second in command to AFL great Anthony Koutoufides. Last week, ‘Team Kouta’ declared their intention to run in the upcoming City of Melbourne council election in October. On the ticket is Carlton legend Anthony Koutoufides, who is gunning for the top spot as lord mayor, former Liberal MP Gladys Liu, property developer Zaim Ramani and Mr Khan. For Mr Khan, the message is simple.
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“Our job is to make the city vibrant again… that’s the reason we are running,” he said. “The [current] leadership has failed. It’s time for ‘Kouta’ to clean up the mess.” Mr Khan’s experiences as a councillor and committee member for Wyndham council have influenced his goals and helped him identify the big issues. “The greatest thing I learnt was the importance of affordable housing,” said Mr Khan. “We really don’t want there to be any council rate increases in the Melbourne city council municipality over the next two years so we can give an opportunity for those struggling with
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Mr Koutoufides’ AFL background is an endorsement of his character, Mr Khan said, who is a cricket lover himself. “AFL is a fantastic game that teaches a lot about leadership and working in a team with different skills. “He’s been a great captain. I think councillors will be glad to work with ‘Team Kouta’. Mr Khan said Mr Koutoufides would be a breath of fresh air given his lack of political allegiances. “You can trust in his leadership because he’s not been affiliated with any party… he brings balance to the table, which is what you need when the city is out of it.”
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cost of living.” Returning the city to its former state of financial ascendency and bringing workers back are major priorities, said Mr Khan. “In the next four years, I’d like to see Melbourne’s CBD become a place where people want to invest money. “We’ve got to understand the Covid era is over.” Although an unlikely partnership at first glance, the duo “carry the same vision” for their beloved home. “The one thing about Kouta is… he loves the city so much and when he says that, he means it,” said Mr Khan.
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