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Infrastructure wishlist By Benjamin Millar Better transport connections to the booming Melton growth area is vital for dealing with population growth into the future, according to the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body. Infrastructure Victoria has identified four key transport projects that will need to be delivered over the next 30 years to better connect Victorians to jobs, services and each other as the state recovers from the heavy hit inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ‘Victoria’s infrastructure strategy 2021–2051’ makes 94 recommendations worth around
$100 billion to keep Melbourne moving as population grows, including extending train lines in Melbourne’s growing outer north and west, preparing for the Outer Metropolitan Ring Road, reconfiguring the City Loop and upgrading road technology systems. The strategy calls for a business case to be developed within the next two years to extend electrified metropolitan train services from Sunshine to Rockbank. “Infrastructure Victoria’s strategic assessment indicates there is a compelling case to introduce electrified suburban services along the western corridor as far as Rockbank, or alternatively to a new station at the proposed
Mt Atkinson activity centre,” it states. The project should include better bus connections to nearby areas such as Rockbank North and Plumpton, according to the strategy. Modelling suggests that strong underlying population growth may require later electrification of the western line to Melton by the 2040s. The strategy also identifies the need for a new library and aquatic centre in the Melton area within the next five years. Infrastructure Victoria chief executive Michel Masson says while large built infrastructure projects will continue to be important as Melbourne grows, they should be integrated with strategic land use planning.
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Mr Masson said much of the demand for new infrastructure is in outer growth areas such as the Melton corridor, with outer-northern and western suburbs expected to attract more than 800,000 new residents over the next 30 years – double the current population of Canberra. “By better connecting outer suburban growth areas and the regions to Melbourne, we can provide fairer access to jobs, transport and services for all regardless of postcode,” Mr Masson said. “Every Victorian deserves good access to jobs, services, and public transport whether they live in Mildura, Middle Park, Melton or Mallacoota.”
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Which bin does it go in? City of Melton residents recycle a massive 13,000 tonnes of household recyclables each year. However, on average, a third of all waste that’s put in the yellow bin shouldn’t go there.
So what can and can’t be recycled?
Have your say on three play spaces! Playtime in Melton is about to get even better! We have plans to revitalise two existing parks and develop one new park, and right now you can have your say on the concept designs. Black Knight Way Reserve and Centenary Reserve, both located in Kurunjang, are set to be upgraded to include new play equipment for more age groups, improved turf kick-about space, improved path networks, and more.
as rocks, logs and plants to foster imaginative play and complement the garden. These projects are the result of a partnership with the Victorian Government with $717,000 to be provided through the Parks Revitalisation Program and the Growing Victoria’s Botanic Gardens Program, which will be matched by Council.
A key way to ensure your efforts don’t go to waste is to put all recyclables in the yellow bin loose, not in a plastic bag.
Meanwhile, plans for Melton Botanic Garden centre around a nature play space that would use elements such
When it comes to plastics, if it can be scrunched into a ball, then it’s soft plastic, and can be recycled through drop-off points located at participating supermarkets.
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Harder plastic that bounces back, like plastic soft drink bottles, can be put into your yellow recycling bin. RECYCLABLE (goes in your yellow bin) • Cardboard and paper • Plastic bottles and containers
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Not sure if it goes in your yellow bin? Check our website: melton.vic.gov.au/recycling
While the pandemic continues to take its toll on our community with a number of local outbreaks forcing residents into 14-days of isolation, it’s important to take the time to care for our own mental health and wellbeing, and seek assistance if we, or any of our friends and loved ones, are showing signs of lockdown fatigue. There are a number of activities we can do to help us through difficult times; undertaking exercise and going for walks around our many local lakes, parks and reserves (observing social distancing and mask requirements), participating in activities or workshops online or reaching out to someone whose company you miss. For those who need extra help, there are many services you can contact, including Lifeline (13 11 14), Kids Helpline (1800 551 800), MensLine
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Australia (1300 789 978), Beyond Blue (1300 22 46 36), Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467), and Headspace (1800 650 890). In good news for our community, I was pleased when Council included major traffic signal upgrades to Caroline Springs Boulevard as part of our 2021/2022 Budget. Roundabouts will be upgraded to traffic lights at Rockbank Middle Road and The Crossing, along with Taylors Road at Westwood Drive, Sinclairs Road and Plumpton Road, improving traffic flow and safety on some of our major roadways. You can find out more about these projects by visiting Council’s website, melton.vic.gov.au/budget Please feel free to contact me on 0437 241 436 or goran.kesic@ melton.vic.gov.au regarding any Council issues.
I’m sure we’re all aware of the challenges facing local businesses right now. As a Council, we’re continuing to do what we can to support business owners in our city by providing regular mentoring, expert advice, and promotional support, as well as alerts to financial assistance. If this sounds like something you could benefit from, then please sign up at vmbusinessnetwork.com.au One way you can help support our valued local businesses is by treating yourself to your favourite restaurant food at home, signing up for online local services or classes, or having products delivered from a boutique local shop. You can find special deals via our Melton City Much More app or at facebook. com/meltoncitymuchmore Please also remember that if you are facing any difficulties Council can assist. We can connect you with food relief services, employment services, mental health support, social connection, online activities, and financial advice via our Connector Hub service, so do get in touch. With the many economic impacts COVID-19 has had locally, I’m really pleased to share some good news about jobs growth and local investment. Myer is the latest big-name businesses set to develop a new warehouse in the City of Melton, specifically at the industrial estate in Ravenhall. I welcome Myer as yet another industry leader and major employer to set up in the City of Melton, creating more opportunities for our residents to secure work close to home. You’re welcome to contact me regarding Council matters at kathy.majdlik@melton.vic.gov.au or on 0412 584 058.
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COVID lockdown stretches on By Benjamin Millar Victoria will remain under lockdown beyond this Thursday’s already extended deadline as mystery COVID-19 cases continue to appear across Melbourne’s western and northern suburbs. Health officials were hatching out the finer details of the extended restrictions on Monday, after 73 new locally acquired cases were recorded. Victoria recorded 92 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the highest number of cases recorded in a single day since
110 on September 2 last year. Of the hundreds of cases still active in the community, 23 cases are in Melton and one in Moorabool. Bunnings Melton and Dan Murphy’s at Woodgrove Shopping Centre have been added as tier two COVID-19 exposure sites – anyone who attended these locations during the exposure period on August 24 must get tested urgently and isolate until returning a negative result. Subway at Woodgrove Shopping Centre and ChemMart Pharmacy at 383-385 High Street, Melton, have also been added as tier
two exposure sites for August 20. Woolworths also issued a warning that a confirmed case was present in the Woolworths Woodgrove store on August 20, 22 and 25. “As a food retailer, we already have very high standards of cleaning and hygiene in place, and in addition to these high cleaning standards the store had a deep clean,” it stated. Health Minister Martin Foley said on Monday that while numbers are stabilising, he couldn’t say if Victoria would be able to get back to zero cases. “The situation has plateaued and the measures are kicking in,” he said.
“The strategy is the national cabinet agreed position that when we get to 70 per cent vaccination, when we get to 80 per cent, our options multiply. “Getting vaccinated is the way out of this pandemic.” Chief health officer Brett Sutton said that more than three quarters of the active cases are people aged 40 and under. “That is not the demographic spread in our community,” he said. “That is the effect of vaccination, that is telling a really promising story.”
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Australian table tennis champion Melissa ‘Milly’ Tapper in Tokyo.
Milly shares her Tokyo journey Australian table tennis champion Melissa ‘Milly’ Tapper has shared tales of her Olympic journey with a group of starstruck Melton West pupils. Tapper, 31, became the first Australian athlete to qualify for both the Summer Olympics and Summer Paralympics when she headed to the Rio games in 2016. She was also selected for both the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. Tapper joined Arnolds Creek Primary School pupils in a live video chat from Japan last week, popping into the virtual classroom as part of the Victorian Institute of Sport’s ‘Be Fit. Be Well’ program. “Getting to present to schools while in Japan gave me the perfect outlet to fill the time and reconnect with back home,” she said.
“Seeing the excitement on the kids’ faces and how many questions they had about the games and my preparations for the Paralympics was awesome.” Arnolds Creek Primary School teacher Kaitlyn Foley said that since Tapper’s talk, the pupils have been excitedly posting to their online learning portal about the experience. “The session with Milly was fantastic,” she said. “She was so engaging and able to set the conversation to the maturity level of our students. “Our teachers and students have been speaking all about the session and our grade 5/6s are counting down the days until the Paralympic competitions begin – with Milly being the star athlete they want to be following.”
The Victorian Institute of Sport’s ‘Be Fit. Be Well’ program encourages primary and secondary school students to stay active and lead a healthy lifestyle. VIS community programs co-ordinator Camilla Blands said the program has been running for more than 20 years, helping promote physical activity and its links to wellbeing. “The program features live virtual classroom chats and pre-recorded presentations with elite athletes from the Victorian Institute of Sport,” she said. “Key topics are tailored for specific school year levels and include motivation, resilience, goal setting, coping with pressure, health and nutrition.”
A Caroline Springs man was among four people prosecuted by Energy Safe Victoria over the course of one week. Mohammand Al Mir faced the Heidelberg Magistrates Court late last month after a dispute over a job in August, 2019. He was fined $2500 and ordered to pay $1500 in costs after being found guilty of carrying out unsafe electrical and plumbing work while tiling an Ivanhoe bathroom. Al Mir stripped plasterboard from the wall, removing the shower plumbing and base, exposing the back of a socket outlet and leaving live electrical parts exposed, ESV said. After disputing the quality of the work with the homeowner, the 29-year-old left the house with the electrical parts still exposed, which could have resulted in an electrocution, according to ESV. ESV commissioner and chairperson Marnie Williams said it was disconcerting to see so many people carrying out dangerous electrical work. “ESV will find people who believe they can cut corners and put people’s lives at risk and ensure they are held accountable for this recklessness,” she said. “You must always ask to see an electrician’s licence card before they start work while also checking their details through the ESV website. “Please also ensure a certificate of electrical safety is provided when the electrical work is completed.”
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Injured teen airlifted to hospital By Benjamin Millar Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a stabbing in Bacchus Marsh that resulted in a teenager being airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. The 17-year-old Melton boy was stabbed during an altercation with a number of other youths on a bus travelling through Bacchus Marsh about 5.30pm Friday, August 20. He was later located with serious injuries in a park off Young Street about 5.50pm. A crime scene was established and paramedics were called to the scene.
The teenager was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a stable condition with upper body injuries. Detectives believe all parties involved in the incident were known to one another. Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au A 17-year-old Melton boy was airlifted to hospital after being found with stab wounds near the Bacchus Marsh Skate Park. (Damjan Janevski) 248750_01
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Lockdown lessons in animal welfare Children can learn about all creatures great and small during lockdown as part of an online education program. The RSPCA’s Victorian education team has created a free online animal wellbeing: awareness, responsibility and education (AWARE) program, to help fill in some time during lockdown. RSPCA Victoria’s education and training manager Belinda Marchbank said AWARE
provides simple yet effective tools to help educate children about animal welfare. She said while many children have pets at home, a significant number of children don’t have regular interaction with animals, so animal welfare education plays an integral role in creating a kinder future for all animals. “We know that teachers, parents and children need support with activities and resources while the COVID-19 restrictions keep Victorian
children in remote learning,” she said. “While Victorian children are having to adapt to a new type of learning, RSPCA is supporting parents and teachers alike by providing additional tools that create entertaining learning pathways. “AWARE provides engaging lesson plans and information that will assist in educating the next generation about what good animal welfare includes.” Details: www.rspcavic.org/aware.
Libraries move services online Moorabool and Melton libraries are playing their parts in keeping people’s mind active during the latest lockdown. Melton council is bringing libraries to residents with story time, events, audiobooks, and genealogy resources online, as well as and click and collect books and movies. Melton mayor Kathy Majdlik said being able to access the library online offers an ideal activity for people as they stay at home. “This is the perfect opportunity to discover the many interesting and interactive things our online library has to offer,” she said. “You can research your own ancestry, prepare for a career change, or build your children’s interest in reading. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to our libraries but in the meantime, we hope you’ll make the most of our online library and click and collect service.” The council’s regular Storytime, Toddler Time and Baby Bounce sessions continue online. Job Lab helps you update your resume, get help writing cover letters and applications, understand the online job application process, and learn some useful tips for your next interview. The library’s eCollections offers access thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, music and movies, as well as online education courses, magazine and newspaper access and genealogy resources. Click and collect offerings allow you to borrow anything from the collection, including books, DVDs and magazines – either choose your own items or let the team create a surprise book bundle. Moorabool libraries have also moved to a click and collect service in line with the state government tightening restrictions in regional Victoria. Lerderderg Library is operating a Click & Collect service between 10am and 4pm and Ballan Library is offering Click & Collect between 1pm and 4pm.
Council strengthens calls for a train station at Calder Park Brimbank council has called for plans for a Calder Park railway station to be brought to life. Mayor Ranka Rasic raised a notice of motion at a recent council meeting, calling for the council to write to the state government to advocate for the construction of a new station at Calder Park, including the provision of parking facilities. She said the station would provide much needed additional public transport options for outer western and northern metropolitan communities, and alleviate excessive commuter 4 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 31 August, 2021
and parking demand at Watergardens station. “Calder Park station is very important,” she said. “For many years the land located at Calder Park has sat empty and overgrown and it has been the cause of major fires that have affected local residents and their homes. “I believe this land could actually be used as a train station and I’m therefore calling for the state government to construct a railway station at this site.” Cr Rasic said Watergardens station was nine kilometres from its nearest station at Diggers Rest.
She said population growth in the area between the two stations, meant a new station was needed. “We need a station at Calder Park to service the local community and address the rapid population growth along the Melton Highway and beyond. “A Calder Park station will also address computer parking… and reduce traffic on the roads.” Cr Bruce Lancashire said having a station at Calder Park was a no brainer. He said with plans to duplicate the Melton
Highway in the future, more cars would use the roads in the surrounding suburbs. “A rail station has been designated for that area on Melways maps for over 30 years,” he said. “Something that has been proposed for a long time as we talked about … There is a massive amount of growth. We need to have improved access, improved public transport.” “This is one of those few opportunities to link freeway systems to train stations.” Tara Murray
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Bikie drug and weapon arrests Four men linked with the Black Power outlaw motorcycle gang have been charged with drug and weapons offences following a series of raids across the Melton area. Echo Taskforce detectives have also seized drugs, cash and weapons as part of the operation. Police executed warrants at two residential properties in Harkness and Fraser Rise on August 19, arresting two men. Cocaine, cannabis, MDMA, prescription drugs, cash and an ASP baton were recovered from the Harkness property. A 26-year-old Harkness man was charged with traffick cocaine, possess cocaine, traffick cannabis, possess cannabis, possess MDMA, possess prescription medication, possess proceeds of crime and possess a prohibited
weapon. He was remanded to appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court on September 9. Police seized cannabis and cash from the Frasier Rise home, arresting a 30-year-old Fraser Rise man and charging him with possess cannabis, possess proceeds of crime and failure to comply with an order to provide access to computer data. He was bailed to appear at Sunshine Magistrates Court on February 24. On August 20 police raided properties in Melton, Thornhill Park, Melton West and Teesdale, west of Geelong. A 28-year-old Melton man was arrested a charged with possess cannabis, traffick cannabis, prohibited person possess firearm and possess prohibited weapon. A search of his Melton address uncovered a
quantity of cannabis and an ASP baton. A 29-year-old Thornhill Park man was arrested and interviewed in relation to drug offences. Cannabis was seized from his address. The men will face court at a later date. Detective Inspector Graham Banks said the arrests and seizures show the focus of Victoria Police on Outlaw Motor Cycle Gangs. “These are groups who are historically linked to immense community harm through criminality such as drug trafficking and manufacture, as well as the use of illicit firearms,” he said. “While we have a number of well established OMCGs, we also work to target the offending of those emerging groups and disrupt their activities as soon as we possibly can.”
Police have arrested four men linked with the Black Power Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang. (Supplied)
Plans revealed for new Caroline Springs SES hub Caroline Springs is one step closer to having its own dedicated emergency response unit, with plans revealed for a new Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) base. Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority has lodged plans for the $3.8 million project, earmarked for a vacant 4800 square metre site adjacent to the Frontier Park playground at 4A Fields Street in Aintree. VICSES is the control agency during emergency responses to flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake in Victoria, and is the largest provider of road crash rescue in the state. With population growth in the area predicted to increase by 121 per cent by 2030, increased pressure has been placed on local units to respond effectively to the local community and continue to assist Victoria Police, Ambulance
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Victoria and fire services throughout the state. The Victorian government allocated $12 million in the 2017-18 state budget for the acquisition of land for six new Victoria State Emergency Service units, including $2 million for a new location in Caroline Springs.
The new fit-for-purpose facility will enable an expansion of local services while supporting the retention and recruitment of new volunteers. A planning report on the proposal notes that the Caroline Springs facility is a new chapter to be constructed to address existing and future
demand in Caroline Springs and the surrounds, providing a central location that will enable the VICSES to maintain an eight-minute event response time across its area of responsibility. “The Caroline Springs VICSES unit is expected to have up to 70 members,” the report states. “Additionally, it is understood that the Caroline Springs VICSES will be expected to respond to up to 500 incidents per year.” The new facility will have a training area as well as six operational vehicle bays, able to house two medium rescue trucks, a heavy rescue truck, a light rescue truck, a crew car with a trailer and a crew car with a boat trailer. The proposal has been lodged with Melton council for approval. Benjamin Millar
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Drug charges A Melton South man has been charged after police intercepted a vehicle in the Melbourne CBD last Thursday. Officers pulled over the silver Holden Viva hatchback on Franklin Street about 11.45am, searching the boot and allegedly finding a firearm and ammunition. The two occupants of the car, a 34-year-old Melton South man and 21-year-old Robinvale man, were taken into custody. The Melton South man was charged with drug possession and contravention of bail-related offences after a search of his home located drugs and drug-related items. He was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on April 21.
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COVID learning curve Like many year 12 students, Tanner O’Mara has gone through a range of emotions over the last two years. With the pandemic adding to an already stressful period for VCE students, many have started to look at things a different way. Tanner, who goes to school at Mill Park Secondary College, said the last two years had been disruptive. “It’s been quite hard to be having face-to-face learning one day and online another,” he said. “It has a mental effect and it’s quite disruptive motivation wise. Saying that my school and a lot of the other education institutions have been quite good in adapting the education to suit the students.” A Swinburne University study to coincide with the launch of its virtual open day tool, Swintopia, found that almost half of year 12 students said the pandemic has changed their
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views on enrolling in university in various ways. Tanner is one of them, planning to head straight to univeristy instead of taking a gap year. “Before the pandemic I was quite keen looking at the humanities side of things … I still am, however knowing a lot of the jobs I was looking at might not even be there in a post-COVID environment, my thinking is pushing me to think about doing something more practical.” Tanner said that the universities had provided plenty of different ways for students to check them out without attending open days. He said Swintopia, which is a virtual, immersive and gamified experience, was something he enjoyed. “It feels like a computer game you played when you were a kid.” Tara Murray
The Ballarat Football Netball League has paused all competitions following the COVID-19 lockdown extending to regional Victoria. The senior football and netball competition and the BFLW Open competition, due to enter their finals, have been stopped until restrictions allow metro and regional clubs to compete in the finals series. The league is continuing to consider the timeframes available for the finals series in all competitions.
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Buses replace trains on the Sunbury Line Recipients of a Semi-annual grant
The Community Grants Program provides groups and organisations across the municipality with access to funding for a range of projects and activities that support and engage our community. As a panel member, you will prepare for, and actively participate in, assessment panel meetings for a fixed term of two years.
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Melton gets ready for business By Benjamin Millar Melton is cementing its role as a key industrial hub with sales now under way in Melbourne’s newest industrial precinct. Real estate and investment management firm JLL has been appointed to sell 26 premium industrial land allotments in the Melton Business Park at 3 Federation Drive in Melton, ranging from 907 to 2500 square metres per site. JLL industrial and logistics director Danielle Tadi said Melton Business Park
provides unparalleled connectivity along the neighbouring Melton and Western Freeways, allowing ease of movement around Victoria. “Melton Business Park presents opportunity to purchasers and investors and promises to become a game changer in an already booming Victorian industrial market,” he said. “The City of Melton is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia, and 3 Federation Drive is set to continue to capitalise on this growth in the coming years ahead with fully serviced land allotments that is set to become a first class industrial park.”
Melton has played a central role in Melbourne’s west recording an accelerating rate of take-up over the last decade, averaging about 76 hectares per annum over the past decade and 86.3 hectares per annum over the past five years. Mr Tadi said Melton Business Park is within 20 minutes of 131,000 households holding around 373,800 people, with an estimated 8680 hectares of future residential development consisting of around 139,000 new lots still in the pipeline. Expressions of interest close at 3pm Wednesday, September 8.
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Dads driving change At Sunbury Heights Primary School, Josh McPhan is the co-ordinator of a program designed to help dads spend more quality time with their children. The Dads’ Group is one of several hundred such groups across Victoria, where fathers can engage in activities with their kids and gain support from other parents in the community. These localised programs are an initiative of the Fathering Project, a nationwide charitable organisation supported by many key figures in the Australian Football League, to drive home the message of positive parenting. Mr McPhan, a father of three, said the Dads’ Group has proven to be a hit since it started at the school 18 months ago. “We know how hard it can be for dads that have busy work lives to keep up meaningful time with their kids,” he said. “That’s the biggest thing, is getting the dads or father figures interacting. We try to have four major events a year, things like a big bash
cricket game have been hugely popular.” Mr McPhan said the Dads’ Group also runs dedicated support sessions to discuss issues such as mental health. “Before [getting involved] I wasn’t super aware of the support structures available for parents,” he said. “Some dads might think they’re alone, but they’re definitely not.” Former Western Bulldogs coach and Fathering Project ambassador Rodney Eade said working in the AFL system gave him perspective on how parents can lose sight of the importance of connecting with their kids. “I was fortunate, I felt I was able to get a sense of balance,” Mr Eade said. “But looking back certainly I missed out on certain things, and I know other coaches that have told me they’re biggest regret is not spending more time with family.” The Fathering Project is encouraging families to keep a dad time booklet to set goals for spending quality time with their children.
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Extra classrooms are on the way By Benjamin Millar Double-storey relocatable classrooms will be brought in to cope with booming growth in student numbers at Melton Secondary College and Arnolds Creek Primary School. The two schools are among 17 across Victoria sharing 25 of the modern buildings from the start of the 2022 school year. The relocatable buildings are built to an energy-efficient design and come complete with double-glazed windows and improved thermal and acoustic insulation.
Melton MP Steve McGhie said the state government allocated $114 million in its latest annual budget to rolling out the new classrooms under the Relocatable Buildings Program. “We are delivering a modern, two-storey relocatable building for Arnolds Creek Primary School and Melton Secondary College because we know that quality infrastructure gives our students and teachers the learning environments they need to achieve their best,” he said. Education Minister James Merlino said the government is building ‘the Education State’
so that every student can access a quality education at a great local school. “The relocatable buildings will provide modern and comfortable classrooms for students at Arnolds Creek Primary School and Melton Secondary College,” he said. The state government has committed to opening 100 new schools by 2026, with 62 of those opening between 2019 and 2024. In the past seven years, the government has spent almost $11 billion on building and upgrading schools, creating around 13,500 jobs in construction and related industries.
An example of the double storey relocatable classrooms being rolled out to schools. (Supplied)
Having a paw-fect time “It’s really about the charity, Variety does good work for the kids, so helping them during these difficult times is nice,” she said. “I’ve got Ruby the dog and I’ve got Angus the cat, I just lost my other dog that was like a daughter in May. It’s just a little bit of happiness and joy seeing them dressed up, they enjoy it.” Ruby and Angus are no strangers to the camera, having already attracted a devoted following of almost 6000 fans on Instagram. Ms Mobilio said taking part in Petember has helped introduce her to a supportive community. “In the Petember community we all help each other and share costume ideas, we’ve all got the goal to rause funds and we’re all like-minded crazy pet parents.” To donate to Angus and Ruby’s fundraiser visit fundraise.variety.org.au/fundraisers/ annamobilio Benjamin Millar
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Furry friends Ruby and Angus have put up their paws to help out a good cause throughout September. The Taylors Lakes pair will be playing their part in Petember, Australia’s biggest charity dress-up competition for the nation’s pets. Over the month of September, four-legged heroes from across the country will take on weekly costume challenges in a bid to win prizes and score themselves special treats. The annual event is raising funds to help Variety – the Children’s Charity provide assistance dogs for kids with special needs. Training and placing an assistance dog with a child in need can cost up to $40,000, making fundraising an important part of the program. A new dress-up theme will be announced each week, challenging pets and their owners to show off their ‘pawsonality’. Taylors Lakes resident Anna Mobilio said this year will be the second year Ruby and Angus will be taking part.
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Taylors Road upgrade calls grow By Tara Murray Brimbank council is calling for parts of Taylors Road to be upgraded immediately in a bid to eliminate a dangerous bottleneck. Mayor Ranka Rasic raised a notice of motion asking council to write to the state government seeking urgent duplication of Taylors Road between Kings Road in Taylors Lakes and Watervale Boulevard in Taylors Hill. The road is currently a council controlled road, but the council is calling for the state government to make that section of the road an arterial road, which would result in the road being controlled by the Department of Transport. Part of Taylors Road is already managed by the department. “Cars are often banked up and prevented from travelling freely through in and out of Brimbank,” Cr Rasic said. “I’m asking the state government to declare this section of road as a state road and be upgraded, install traffic lights where necessary and construction a proper signalised intersection where Tennyson Drive meets Taylors Road. “Taylors Road is of local and regional significance and why it needs to be funded properly and upgraded as soon as possible, if not now.” Cr Bruce Lancashire said the delays and disruptions caused by congestion of this road had economic implications. “We can’t afford to undertake the work,” he said. “It needs to be a declared road as an arterial road,“ he said. “That’s the first step and the second step is to fund this particular road.” Cr Maria Kerr said the road is a major thoroughfare connecting Brimbank and Melton which had been neglected over a number of years. “It’s a catastrophe waiting to happen.”
Sophia dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood for her Book Week event at childcare. (Supplied)
Celebrating Book Week It was a Book Week with a difference as young people across Melton and Moorabool celebrated the joy of books without the traditional parades. The theme for this year’s Book Week was ‘old worlds, new worlds, other worlds’, a timely reminder of the many and varied places that people can visit by diving headlong into the pages of a book. Sophia dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood for her book week event at childcare, but primary school aged pupils were mostly confined to marking the occasion from their homes. Melton Library held an online storytime event on Thursday with participants invited to wear their Book Week costumes for extra fun. The Moorabool Library Book Week parade was also held from home, with people of all ages able to go into the draw to win bookshop vouchers by emailing their dress up photos in to the library.
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Pricing under the pump By Benjamin Millar
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Melton’s Andre Peters said the lack of independent competition makes it easier for the major fuel companies to keep prices inflated well above those in neighbouring suburbs. “Sadly there is no competition in Melton as there are no independents,” he said. “Generally we pay at least 20 cents a litre more at times in Melton.” A BP spokesman said petrol prices at the pump can be impacted by a number of different factors.
He said while there are currently about 1400 BP branded sites across Australia, about three quarters are owned by independent business partners who set their own retail pricing. “When it comes to retail fuel pricing, our aim is to be competitive and attract customers to our sites,” he said. “Generally speaking, the price at the pump is impacted by a number of different factors. In particular, international product prices and competition between service stations in a local
area. There are also other factors including exchange rates, taxes and local operating costs.” On Monday, unleaded 91 pump prices at Melton’s BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil were all at 155.9 cents per litre, according to price comparison website Petrol Spy, with Woolworths Caltex at 168.9. Meanwhile Bacchus Marsh BP, Coles Express and 7/11 Mobil prices were 129.9 cents per litre – 26 cents less per litre – and independent outlets were just 119.9 cents per litre.
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Mr McGhie said he has taken the issue up with the Consumer Affairs Minister Melissa Horne and will be contacting federal Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor to discuss this issue soon, as fuel prices are regulated by the federal government. “In the interim I strongly encourage residents to complain to the ACCC [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission]” he said. The ACCC’s latest petrol monitoring report showed that average petrol prices rose in the 2020 September quarter after a record low earlier in the year. Although the ACCC does not set fuel prices, it does monitor retail fuel prices on a daily basis. A spokesperson said it has the power to investigate where it sees issues of concern. “Where we find sufficient evidence we will take action to protect consumers against misleading and anti-competitive conduct by fuel retailers.” Mr McGhie’s promise to take action was widely welcomed on social media, where some residents said they had seen price differences of up to 50 cents per litre between Melton and Watergardens.
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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up.
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Melton’s petrol prices are coming under greater scrutiny with a local MP vowing to help take action to bring prices in line with neighbouring areas. Melton MP Steve McGhie said the area’s families are being unfairly hit with higher prices than people in neighbouring suburbs, often paying more than 20 cents per litre extra at the pump and spending at least $10 more every time they fill up. “I have had many constituents raise concerns regarding the prices of petrol in Melton being noticeably higher than in other areas,” Mr McGhie said. “I am deeply concerned that families in Melton are paying more than they should be.”
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Main: Barbara (left) helps make masks. Above: A Legacy group Christmas party; Heidi and her four children have been helped by Legacy; Barbara (right) in 1990 with two widows
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Caring for veterans’ families For almost 100 years, Legacy has helped provide financial and social support to veterans’ loved ones. Tara Murray speaks with former Legacy executive officer Barbara Leach about the support Legacy provided her family following her husband’s death.
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hen Barbara Leach was going through tough times after her husband was killed in a car accident in the 1980’s, Legacy was there. They were there if she needed support and provided her two children with plenty of activities as they dealt with the death of their father. Barbara would later become a volunteer with Legacy and was the group’s executive officer for 20 years. “My late husband was a commander in the Royal Australian Navy,“ Barbara said. “We were heading to where we catch up with other navy friends we met up with every year. We had a car accident 20 kilometres from where we were going and he was killed in the accident. “From there my mother-in-law contacted Legacy a couple of weeks later. My oldest son was in Princes of Wales Hospital for three months. When we came back to Melbourne we were contacted by Legacy. “They offered all sorts of things especially for the boys as they were young … activities they had for the junior Legatees.” Barbara said the support offered to the boys by Legacy made a world of a difference to them.
She said they were able to meet and talk with other people with similar experiences. “My youngest son, who is now 45, was 10 at the time his father died and had a lot of major problems through it,” she said.
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“One of his friends who he met through it who was the same age as him, they are the closest friends. They are just best friends and have been since they first met. “For my boys to go on the camps with children going through what they were going through, that was really important for children, they have got the support of other children.” Having seen the work that Legacy could do, Barbara put her hand up to help. She became one of the first support Legatees
and was inducted into Legacy in September 1991. “I was the only female at that time, I got really heavily involved on their fundraising and marketing committee and quite a lot of other things,““Barbara said. “I was living in the Essendon area then and I ended up being an area co-ordinator for others who wanted to help out.” Barbara would end up talking with many of the widows involved with the Essendon, Footscray and Williamstown groups, providing them with a female voice to listen to. These days she is still involved with widows’ group in Essendon, organising regular events. As the Australian community celebrates Legacy Week this week, Legacy is this year focusing on Little Badge Big Impact – the notion that even the smallest of donations will have a real and heart-warming impact on veterans’ families. Like many other charities, Legacy’s fundraising has been impacted by the pandemic, with volunteers unable to sell badges. The community can show its support by making an online donation to Legacy or purchasing Legacy merchandise via an online store.
Nationally, Legacy cares for 43,000 veterans’ families, including widow/ers in their senior years, younger families with children, and veterans’ dependents with a disability. Barbara said it was important for people to still donate as there is a lot of work that needs to be done. “Some people may not think much goes on in Legacy these days not having conflicts like we used to have. “There is a big need there. Funds to help with Legatees’ activities, widows, school for children, parents and disabled dependents. “If people can donate, please do because its certainly necessary.” One of those that has been helped by the donations is Heidi, a navy veteran and a single mum to four boys, with her oldest two boys on the Autism spectrum. Legacy has helped Heidi and her boys by assisting with bills, school fees and uniforms and even speech therapy lessons. As a bonus, Heidi’s family has also found friendship and support with the Legacy volunteers and Legatees they interact with. Details: www.legacyweek.com.au. Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 11
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Webinars Melton and Brimbank councils along with the Department of Education and Training are running a range of workability webinars. The webinars are to help young people learn about local services which support young people with diverse-abilities to develop skills for employment. The webinars run through to September 15. ■ workabilitylive.eventbrite.com.au
Singing group Join the Melton South Community Singers at the Melton South Community Centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month. ■ Sue, 0400 082 413
Melton South Knit & Natter All welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576
Zonta club meets The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420 This week’s photographer’s choice photo is a collection of ‘closed’ signs on the doors of the local businesses during the latest lockdown. (Picture: Damjan Janevski) 248026_01
Tax return help Melton South Community Centre is now booking appointments for members of the community wanting help with their 2020-21 tax returns, as well as eligible households wanting to claim the $250 Power Saving Bonus. ■ 9747 8576
Sewing classes in Melton South Intro to Sewing is now open for enrolments at Melton South Community Centre. Beginners can learn how to use their sewing machine and work on some simple projects. Weekly classes run on Tuesdays until September 14 or on Thursdays until September 16, 9.30am to noon. The cost is $50/$30 concession. ■ 9747 8576
of the six shortlisted titles in the ’2021 CBCA Book of the Year Awards: Younger Readers’ category, and go into the draw to win a $30 book voucher. The challenge runs until September 30. ■ beanstack.com
Deer Park probus The Deer Park Combined Probus Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month at The Deer Park Club, 780 Ballarat Road, from 10am. New members and visitors are welcome. ■ Don, 0409 191 580
Knitting and crochet group Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016
First aid courses Melton South Community Centre offers a number of first aid courses for people wanting to learn or renew these valuable skills. One-day classes are held on Saturdays throughout the year. ■ 9747 8576
Melton Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63A Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors are most welcome. ■ 9746 0271
Sewing group The Sunbury Neighborhood House Social Sewing Group meets on the first Saturday of each month to chat, share ideas and sew. Beginners through experienced welcome. Sunbury Neighbourhood House, 531 Elizabeth Drive, Sunbury 12.30-3.30pm.
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A keen knitter and want to find some people to knit with? This is the group for you. The social group meets on Tuesdays between 10am and noon at the Keilor Community Hub. The group will run until September 14. ■ keilorcp@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663
Senior citizens club Senior citizens are welcome to visit the Sunbury Senior Citizens’ Club on Mondays and Fridays, from 10am-3pm at 8 O’Shannassy Street. A variety of activities offered – carpet bowls, cards, snooker, darts, board games or just a cup of coffee and a chat. Lunch subsidised. If you’re over 55 years of age and would like to meet new people, come along. ■ Frank, 0423 392 884
MS volunteers The Multiple Sclerosis Community Visitors Scheme is seeking female Maltese and Italian volunteers to make a weekly visit to aged care residents in Altona Meadows and Point Cook. ■ Sue, 9845 2744 or volunteer@ms.org.au
Bridge lessons Williamstown Bridge Club is offering lessons in learning to play bridge from September 3. Lessons are on Fridays from 10am-12.45pm at Hobsons Bay Sport and Game Fishing Club, 17 Altona Road, Altona. First two lessons free. For those wishing to continue for a further six weeks, the cost is $80 and includes a workbook. ■ Serita, 0410 599 323 or seritamudford@hotmail.com
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Women’s choir The Willin Wimmin choir meets Wednesdays during school terms at Church of Christ hall, corner John Street and Douglas Parade, Williamstown, from 7.30-9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com
Friendship Group Additional needs support MyTime at Tweddle Newport is a peer support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs. The group meets each Friday at 10am during term three in the community room at Newport Gardens Early Years Centre, 51 Maddox Road, Newport. ■ kim.mace@tweddle.org.au
Diabetes support group The Westgate diabetes support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Altona Bowling Club at 10am. ■ Elaine, 0415 030 996
Altona Day View Club (Voice Interest Education of Women) meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176
AL-ANON meets AL-ANON provides support for families and loved ones living with alcoholics and problem drinkers. The group meets Mondays at St Thomas Anglican Church foyer, 117 Synnot Street, Werribee, from 7.30pm, and on Tuesdays at the St Mary’s Tennis Club rooms, 204 Grimshaw Street, Greensborough. ■ 0412 432 760
Free computer workshops Williamstown Community and Education Centre is running free computer workshops on how to use Zoom (September 7), internet banking (October 6) and setting up a MyGov account (November 7). Workshops are at Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■ Renee, 9397 6168
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Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join the community band. Rehearsals are held every Monday evening from 7.30pm at Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport. ■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com
All welcome for a friendly singing get-together, suitable for all ages and abilities on Thursday nights from 7pm during school term at the Laverton P-12 College, 91 Bladin Street, Laverton. ■ Ada, 0419 116 013
Is English your second language and wishing to improve your conversation skills? The Altona Conversation Class can help. The group meets Mondays during the school term, 1-3pm. Sessions are free. ■ Joe, 0431 915 970, or Jill, 0439 994 705
Rotary club Altona North combined probus The Altona North combined probus club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Altona Sports Club. Includes a speaker, organised trips and outings, and a friendly atmosphere.
Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. Visitors welcome. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691
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To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.
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Audi offers a little devil of a car By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring If the Audi R8 supercar could be called a beast, by the same token, the SQ2 small sports utility vehicle, by the German maker, surely earns the title little devil. The figures speak for themselves. The R8 quattro serves up 449 kW and 560 Nm, launching the car from rest to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, the SQ2 quattro 221 kW and 400 Nm, a tad over a second slower. Unremarkably, cost is $395,000 (R8) against $64,400 (SQ2), plus on-roads, but who’s counting? With a worldwide shift to SUVs, after some years on sale in Europe, Audi has taken the opportunity to launch a refreshed version of the performance compact in Australia. Outside of the R8, Audis with an ‘S’ in the model designation are generally accepted to have something special and the SQ2 is no exception, as the figures above illustrate. It’s all down to a 2.0-litre TFSI engine, mated with a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive, plus sport suspension and progressive steering to ensure performance is up to sporting scratch for a compact SUV.
Styling Up front the SQ2 eschews modern-day sports utility vehicle matt black radiator grille for a highly decorative pattern of shiny metallic swirls and straight lines, flanked by Matrix LED headlamps, dynamic indicators and large geometric air intakes. Side on, the car maintains SUV status quo with square proportions from bonnet to boot, the only concession to crossover coupe styling being a shallow dip of the roof approaching the C-pillar. Nothing can compare with the bling of the front, except maybe the red brake calipers lurking behind five double-spoke V-style 19-inch alloy wheels and double twin chrome-tipped exhaust tips poking from under the rear bumper.
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The Audi SQ2 brings a new level of performance to the compact SUV segment.
performance car playbook. Front occupants are firmly welcomed by heated sport seats in Nappa leather with ‘S’ embossed black upholstery. The ‘S’ logo is repeated on the three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifts and multifunction buttons. The 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit with S-specific display has a configurable information display, while an 8.3-inch dash-mounted screen features MMI navigation plus, smartphone interface for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB digital radio and Audi Drive Select info.
Infotainment Occupants can be entertained via a Bang & Olufsen Premium sound system, featuring 14 hi-fi speakers outputting a total of 705 Watts. Wireless phone charging is a convenient fixture.
Engines / transmissions Four cylinders in line add up to 1.984 litres developing maximum power of 221 kW between 5300 and 6500 rpm and peak torque of 400 Nm from 2000 to 5200 revs on premium unleaded petrol. Power is put to ground through a seven-speed S tronic transmission and Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive system.
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Safety The SQ2 features the Audi Pre-Sense basic system, with adaptive cruise control with stop/ go, active lane assist and side assist (blind spot alert). Also included are Pre-Sense City, with autonomous emergency braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection. Also on hand is Parking System Plus, front and rear, with rear view camera and park assist.
Driving At the heart of the SQ2 performance is the 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor, capable of delivering peak power of 221 kW at 5300 rpm, with 400 Nm of torque on tap between 2000 and 5200 revs. Over a longish-term with the test vehicle taking on conditions ranging from shuffling through heavy city traffic to motorway cruising and lung-busting acceleration on country twists and turns, the engine coped well, growling only when pushed. Long-term fuel consumption worked out at around 10 litres per 100 kilometres compared with makers combined claim of 7.7 litres per 100 kilometres. Audi Drive Select gave the driver a chance to match the car with his moods at the flick of a
switch on the dashboard and its connection to a centre-console knob. Needless to say, Efficient mode dumbed down acceleration, while softening the ride to almost soporific standards. Comfort and Automatic dialled up power, plus stiffer ride and handling, while Dynamic sharpened the lot enough for a teeth-rattling ride on even slightly irregular road surfaces. Individual mode defied deeper investigation due to lack of time with the car and the absence of a track with a clear run. Absence of a head-up display was noted. Leg room in the rear could be cramped with a tall driver in front. The boxy exterior makes for ample head room in the cabin. Boot space is on the slim side (355 litres, with the floor at its lowest) but there’s added convenience loading and unloading with a power tailgate, whose opening can be programmed for height to prevent tall owners bumping themselves.
Summary Which motoring enthusiast would not be tempted by Audi’s devilish little compact SQ2? The 60K-plus price tag may be a stumbling block for some, but you do get a lot of kit for the price. These days a three-year warranty seems a bit stingy.
Bozinovski signs up with United One of the western suburbs’ most talented soccer players, Rhys Bozinovski is looking to make his mark with Western United in the A-League. Bozinovski has signed a two year scholarship contract with the club after standing out with United’s National Premier League side, scoring four goals in 13 games this season. At just 17, Bozinovski is thrilled to get such an opportunity. “It is really exciting and I’m really happy about it,” he said. “I had been performing well in the NPL season and I was getting a bit of credit for it. “I was hoping something like this could come about, but it was a bit of a shock when I got the call, it came out of nowhere.” Bozinovski has always played soccer, with a love for the game running in his family. His grandfather Willie Vassallo captained Malta and was one of their star players before
migrating to Australia. Bozinovski said while his grandfather didn’t understand the Australian soccer system, he was proud of what he had achieved so far. The Taylors Lakes resident started his soccer career with Spring Hills before moving to Sunshine [Now Caroline Springs] George Cross. He then moved to Melbourne City’s youth program. While there, he represented Victoria at two national championships. While Bozinovski enjoyed his time at City, the urge to play closer to home saw him make the move to United’s academy program early this year. “I was at Melbourne City for about four years before United,” he said. “At the state of this year, United opened up their youth academy and I thought it would be a good opportunity to go give it a shot and everything worked out pretty well.
“I’m honoured to represent a club like Western United, especially coming from the western suburbs as well.” The NPL season was Bozinovski’s first time in a senior environment. He said it took some time to get used to. He was starting to feel comfortable and have a real impact when the season was put on hold due to COVID-19. While that’s on hold, he’s lucky enough to still train regularly as part of the A-League squad. “I’m training full-time with them,” he said. “It’s really good that I don’t have to stay at home and be bored all day, I’m with them most of the time which is really good.” Bozinovski has his sights on an A-League debut in the upcoming season and eventually he would love to play for Australia. “I really want to make my debut for the club and keep performing so I can stay in that
Rhys Bozinovski is enjoying life with Western United. (Supplied)
environment and keep playing for them, that’s what you really wanting to be doing.” Tara Murray
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Lee joins Hall of Fame By Tara Murray Women’s football icon Debbie Lee hopes her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame will pave the way for other women to follow in her footsteps. Lee became the first female inducted in the hall of fame, joining greats of all aspects of the game. It’s recognition of someone who has done just about everything in women’s football. Lee played 302 Victorian Women’s Football League games, claiming the league best and fairest award five times. She was a three-time premiership player and represented Victoria in 16 games. Off field, she’s been coach, committee member, club and league president, member of the AFL Women’s Advisory Group and is currently Western Bulldogs women’s football general manager. Lee said being inducted into the hall of fame was nice recognition. “I was surprised actually, I didn’t expect it,” she said. “It was never on the radar with lots of things to think about and put our energy into. It never crossed my mind to be honest. “The nice thing is I think that women’s
football has been inducted into the hall of fame, which is really nice. “What it will do moving forward, it will allow other women to progress and be involved in the hall of fame which is really important.” Despite all the hard times and challenges along the way, Lee said the journey to getting the AFLW had been a fun one. She said she always knew there was a bright future for the women’s game. She said being able to work in the sport and be involved off field was so rewarding and an opportunity to invest in people. “I always had confidence and I understood who these women were,” she said. “There was never a time I waived on that. “I knew they could play the game. I knew their passion for the game and it was a matter of time for it to actually evolve and we could really present it to the decision makers. “We were able to do that in the exhibition series. I knew once a greater community was exposed to it, I was really confident that we would be fine.” Lee’s impact on female football in Melbourne’s west can’t be underestimated. In 1993 she formed the Sunshine YCW Spurs, the first female team in Melbourne’s west. It would later become the St Albans Spurs
and now known as the VU Spurs, who are based behind the university in Footscray. “It was certainly challenging,” she said of forming a club. “It was difficult to recruit … People weren’t really forthcoming around playing football and you weren’t patted in the back if your focus was to play football.” Lee said the Spurs first premiership in 2004 was special. She said driving past football fields and seeing young girls and women kicking the footy was amazing. “Driving around the western suburbs and go past Kinder Smith Reserve and seeing people kicking the footy and its young girls, their mums and sisters and that’s the great beauty of it. “That’s the measure of success. Young girls and women now feel comfortable kicking the footy publicly which i never experienced in my early days.” Lee may be the first female in the hall of fame, but knows she doesn’t want to be the only one. “There are so many women out there not only players and coaches, administrators and media, women are represented across a number of different facets.”
“Freaky” was the operative word in Aaron Dunn’s post-race interview after Bondi Lockdown won a classic VHRC Caduceus Victoria Sires Classic on Saturday night. Despite enduring a tough run after a failed attempt for the lead, Dunn’s charge prevailed in an epic battle between three-year-olds at Bendigo’s Lord’s Raceway. The Somebeachsomewhere colt, who drew wide on the back row, just held out a fast-finishing Better Eclipse, with Tuppence running third from a wall of rivals. “His trackwork since his last win at Ballarat was really freaky, so that sort of gave me the confidence to have a crack for the front,” Dunn said. In a stunning TAB Sumthingaboutmaori Trotters Free For All (2150m), the giant that is Sleepee was awoken on Saturday night. The Alison Alford-trained mare hadn’t raced for over a month and was given a quiet drive by her husband Chris, who sat back and watched it all unfold from the rear of the field. But when it came time to go, she sprouted wings and rounded up her rivals to score by 3m on the line. Cover Of Darkness was back to winning ways with a bullish performance in the Dynamic Print Group Trot (2150m). The son of Majestic Son has now won 10 of his 13 career starts, with prizemoney soaring past $100,000. His win was the first of three on the night for Stewart, who prepared Struve to take out the Benstud Standardbreds Pace (1650m) and Yianni for triumph in the Group 3 Alabar Vicbred Championship Final (2150m). Alford also scored a treble after winning drives aboard Imperial Whiz in the DNR Logistics Trot (2150m) and Terrorleen in the IRT Australia Pace (2150m), while Moran collected a bag of three after steering Allset in the Logical Staffing Solutions Pace (2150m) on top of his wins with Cover Of Darkness and Yianni. Tim O’Connor Tuesday, 31 August, 2021 MELTON & MOORABOOL STAR WEEKLY 19
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