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Campaign for local jobs

By Fatima Halloum

Warming up to live music

Wyndham council will undertake a series of campaigns focused on creating more local jobs, as part of the new Activate East Werribee - 60,000 Jobs Plan.

Council said it will call on the Victorian government to commit to a target of 2500 jobs in East Werribee and will also prepare a report on the effectiveness of holding a ‘Local Jobs for Locals - The Wyndham Summit’ to secure jobs for the municipality.

It comes as the council held a special council meeting on Tuesday, June 7, amid concerns about the CSIRO’s decision to develop the Australian Food Innovation Centre in Melbourne’s north.

The federal government originally planned to develop a CSIRO Food Innovation Centre in Werribee, that would secure additional jobs in Wyndham.

Council said it was “disappointed” the CSIRO chose to move the food innovation facility, fearing it could lead to fewer jobs being created in the East Werribee Precinct.

Councillor Mia Shaw said the decision was “disgraceful” and the Wyndham community does “deserve better”.

“This now puts the CSIRO Food Innovation Centre in East Werribee at risk of being closed .... we want industry and jobs here,” Cr Shaw said.

“We have an obligation to fight for local jobs, for local workers.”

Council also voted to meet with the CSIRO chief executive to discuss what incentives it would need to stay in Werribee.

Cr Heather Marcus said the issue was “very important” and “deserves discussion”.

“We have waited a long time for something to happen .... and despite much promise, nothing has happened in nearly two decades,” Cr Marcus said.

A CSIRO spokeswoman said the new centre in Melbourne’s north would be a “state-of-the-art” national agrifood facility.

“If the proposal for the Australian Food Innovation Centre progresses, it will still be some years away, and CSIRO would consider future options for our Werribee site,” the spokeswoman said.

Aaron Laguda believes the Winter Busking Sessions at the Wyndham Cultural Centre create a warm atmosphere and put a smile on people’s faces.

The Werribee resident said his favourite moments when performing are when he can “really connect“ with an audience.

“Bringing live music to Watton Street and beyond has been fantastic for the community, so often people will come up and explain how lovely it is to hear people singing,“ Laguda said.

“Music has a special magic that really can draw people together. It brings back memories for people and it it makes us feel emotions.

“It’s very apparent while I busk, you can really change the vibe of the street with some live music.“ Every Friday until September,, live music will fill the new open space at the front of the cultural centre, from noon to 2pm.

A full list of performers can be found online.

Details:https://www.wyndham.vic.gov. au/whats-on/winter-busking-sessionswyndham-cultural-centre.

Aaron Laguda said his father was a professional musician and growing up music was all he knew. (Joe Mastroianni). 285043

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‘I have never discriminated’: Cr Wyndham councillor Sahana Ramesh has addressed concerns that her attendance at an Australia Indian Youth Dialogue (AIYD) event was supporting hate speech.

The controversy stemmed from the presence of guest speaker Tejasvi Surya, an Indian MP who has made inflammatory remarks about Muslims and Christians.

Cr Ramesh said she attended the event in a “private capacity” and “would never” behave in a way that would divide the community.

“The event itself only addressed Indian domestic politics without any discussion on religion or hate,” Cr Ramesh said.

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I have never discriminated against any religion, any community or any ethnicity whatsoever, and I take pride in this.

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“I ran my campaign on diversity, inclusion and equality and respect for all. I have never behaved in any way that contradicts the statements and commitments that I made.”

Upset residents wrote to council and a

petition calling for Cr Ramesh to resign “with immediate effect” if she is unable to condemn Mr Surya garnered 1105 signatures.

Some community members disagreed with the original petition and started their own petition, this time in support of Cr Ramesh, who they referred to as a “true multicultural leader”. As of Friday it had attracted more than 2000 signatures.

Cr Ramesh said she appreciated that those who took exception to her presence at the youth event did so from a “point of sincerity”.

“The feedback that I received from that day, I took that on board and I met with

Let’s walk about it for men’s health Despite men making up more than three quarters of deaths by suicide, research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) found a quarter of men would not seek help for mental health concerns. Wyndham local Craig Emery is putting steps in place to help encourage male residents to talk it out.

The Man Walk, as the name suggests, is a weekly walking group which provides men an opportunity to talk about “anything, everything or nothing”.

“It is a common acceptance that men aren’t the best at connecting in healthy ways and having this option has proved to be valuable,” Mr Emery said.

“Mental Health is an important part of our overall wellness but is sometime neglected.

There is now more focus on our mental wellbeing, which is a good thing, but there is still a slight stigmatism around men, what they feel and how they communicate it.”

Mr Emery said the concept of the group is to “walk, talk and support”.

“If one walker feels better after they have done the walk, then it has been a success.

Friendships are formed, reinforced and can provide a support that can make a difference,“ he said.

“Just having a chat can be a great help to people, and whilst you are having that conversation you are walking for around an hour, which is also a good thing.” Mr Emery said the premise of the The Man Walk “does not mean that there is no appreciation for the support provided from the women in our lives”.

“This is just an avenue to allow men to connect. We do have regular community walks when the whole community is invited along and some of the walkers bring along their dogs on occasions,” he said.

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concerned representatives and leaders on Tuesday from the Islamic community,” she said.

“I am absolutely focused on making sure that we stay together and whatever relationships we have across cultures, religions and ethnicities, it’s something that we need to preserve.

“I have never discriminated against any religion, any community or any ethnicity whatsoever, and I take pride in this.”

Prior to Mr Surya’s attendance at the AIYD event, a petition asking for his visa to be revoked garnered more than 7000 signatures.

Lighting up Cowies Hill Wyndham residents are being invited to contribute ideas for themes, colours and days of significance they would like displayed on the Cowie’s Hill Water Tower in Tarneit.

As part of the Tarneit Revitalisation Program, Wyndham council received funding to light the water tower to create a new focal point in Tarneit’s landscape.

Located at the corner of Annaliese Street and Pauline Way, the Cowie’s Hill Water Tower sits on top of a small hill and is a prominent piece of local infrastructure visible from all across Tarneit.

Wyndham council says the project will provide an opportunity for local creatives to collaborate with council to bring the tower to life will use the feedback to generate a program of projections for the water tower.

“The lighting of Cowie’s Hill Water Tower is an imaginative placemaking and urban renewal project that will inspire our residents, and help our community take an active role in shaping our shared spaces,” Wyndham council creative city portfolio holder, Cr Marcel Mahfoud said.

“Our community will have the opportunity to influence the concepts and themes that shape the lighting designs and by doing this people will be able to help us with the beautification and reinvigoration of Tarneit.”

The project will be delivered in partnership with the Tarneit Revitalisation Board, Greater Western Water and Melbourne Water with $150,000 in funding from the Victorian government.

Residents are encouraged to provide contributions via the loop until feedback closes on Sunday, June 19.

Details: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ watertower

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Steve Black, Adrian Cloonan, Kevin Seward, Lindsay Phillips and Craig Emery (front).

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Stewy free to catch snakes after VCAT licence decision Stewart “Stewy the Snake Catcher” Gatt will have his wildlife controller licence renewed after a decision by the state government to refuse his permit was overturned by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Representatives from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) denied Mr Gatt’s application to renew his licence in August 2021, citing multiple breaches of obligations as the reason.

This includes conduct relating to the rehabilitation of an unwell snake, employing an unlicensed individual to remove a skink, and acquiring wildlife from an unlicensed person.

Mr Gatt appealed the department’s decision and his case was heard on May 18 before VCAT senior member Jonathan Smithers, who concluded Mr Gatt “learned his lesson” and was a “straightforward and honest character”.

Mr Gatt said he had “made a few mistakes”

in the past, but was “relieved” that the “right decision” had been made.

“I have had to go through hell and back to fight for my rights. I’m not saying that I’m perfect…but I am only human after all,” he said.

Mr Gatt was also called out by the department for failing to comply with regulation requirements, particularly referencing the videos and photographs of his wildlife controller activities posted to social media.

Mr Smithers said he was “satisfied” Mr Gatt now understood that he was “not permitted” to display such content.

“The videos and photos that I posted were all for educational purposes, and every other catcher in Australia posts videos and photos, but it’s only illegal in Victoria,” he said.

“I believe that the rule for this is outdated and needs to be amended.

“Now that this is over, it’s time for a fresh start and time to get back to doing what I love.

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Council zeroes in on gas target Wyndham council will aim for new council buildings to be gas free as part of a commitment to transition to a zero-carbon community by 2040.

Council’s Resilient Wyndham Strategy 2021-025 outlines targets for council operations to be carbon neutral by 2023.

Wyndham council acting director, city design and liveability, Peter McKinnon said the gas free target will be enforced where appropriate electrical solutions exist.

“Currently, a major source of Council’s greenhouse gas emissions is the use of natural

gas,” Mr McKinnon said.

“Electrifying Council facilities will increase the demand for renewable energy and directly support a clean energy transition.

“By taking advantage of solar energy produced on site or purchased via our existing renewable energy supply contracts, a reduction in utility charges and operating costs can be achieved,” he said.

To support council’s transition to a zero-carbon community, Wyndham is a member of the Council Alliance for Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE), an alliance

involving multiple councils across Victoria.

“CASBE councils represent a significant portion of the local government sector working towards new buildings that protect the natural environment, reduce resource consumption and support the health and wellbeing of residents,” Mr McKinnon said.

“The elevating targets project will allow for innovation and flexibility in the design for new buildings, with the overall aim to ensure that new developments will be zero carbon.”

MrMcKinnon said a total of 31 of CASBE’s member councils led the project and undertook

innovative research to advocate for a net zero carbon future.

“So far, 13 councils – not including Wyndham city – have agreed to move onto the next stage of this project, which is focused on seeking a planning scheme amendment.”

“These councils are working to bring about change in our planning system and want planning to empower a clean energy future. They strongly support the recent state government parliamentary committee that recommended a review of laws that require gas connections.”

Planting for the future Not even the cold weather on Sunday, June 7, could spoil the mood for more than 70 people taking part in a tree planting event in Hoppers Crossing.

The initiative was organised by Melbourne Water in partnership with NatureWest and brought together residents from different cultures, including migrants and refugees along with their families and friends.

An estimated 1300 native plants and grasses were planted at Skeleton Creek Reserve throughout the course of the day.

Melbourne Water’s diversity and inclusion manager Jill Sears said it was a wonderful opportunity for everyone to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors and have a positive impact on the local environment.

“It was a fun and relaxed atmosphere in which people of all ages made a valuable contribution to the future health of the Skeleton Creek area,” Ms Sears said.

“There was plenty of enthusiasm. Together,

we got 1300 indigenous grasses and plants in the ground and had meaningful conversations about water catchment management, native habitats and caring for our environment.”

Local volunteers Sherife Sarrac she enjoys planting trees as a family activity.

“Attending a public event like this gave us the opportunity to show our children we need to look after more than our backyard,“ she said.

“It is not only us living on this planet. We are also responsible for our neighbourhood, our country, our planet.

“It was an amazing experience for our family.

The weather was cold, but touching the soil warmed our hearts,” Ms Sarrac said.

Community members gathered early in the day to plant trees. (Supplied)

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Honoured by the Queen

By Fatima Halloum Not many people find themselves on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, but Little River’s John Takac did.

Mr Takac has dedicated almost 40 years of volunteer service to Life Saving Victoria and was awarded an Emergency Services Medal in recognition of his commitment.

“It’s not something anyone sets out to do.

It’s surprising,“ Mr Takac said.

“It probably hasn’t really hit me at this point, I haven’t really thought too much about it.

“Some of the people that have gotten it in the past are people I look up to...it’s very humbling to be associated with those sorts of people,” he said.

Mr Takac previously worked for the Ford Motor Company, but made a career change about 12 years ago.

“With the automotive manufacturing industry disappearing out of Australia, I took the opportunity to get into a job that I love,” he said.

“I was in my forties when I got a job as a firefighter and that allowed me then in some of my spare time as a firefighter to do some paid work for Life Saving Victoria, so then not only was I a volunteer.”

Mr Takac said one of the things he’s always tried to do is “encourage others” and remembers an impactful moment he saw the effects of his mentoring.

“I was sitting next to the patrol shelter, I saw some people in trouble in the water, grabbed a tube, rushed past the people that were standing at the waters and said ‘rescue, need help?’,” he said.

Mr Takac swam out to help the people in trouble, a father and three teenagers.

“As I got there, I realised I was in real strife...I was struggling, as a group we were

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I realised I was in real strife...I was struggling, as a group we were all struggling

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John Takac said he began volunteering as a lifesaver at 18-years-old.

all struggling to stay above...and I was just hoping the rest of the patrol, the people that I had trained over the last three or four years were doing all the right things,” he said.

“It was such a welcome relief, but also distinct pride to turn around and see someone come out on a board...I see other patrol members pulling the rescue boat in to the water..

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“Here are all these people just doing all the right things, and I had a part in training them...This was their first major rescue,” he said.

Mr Takac said it’s “fantastic” to be involved in an organisation that’s not “self centered”.

“It’s there to try and help everyone else and you see the results, it’s great to be part of something that works hard,” he said.

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OAM surprise for nurse Wyndham resident Shillar Sibanda has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the African community in Victoria.

The Queen’s Honours list recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement.

Ms Sibanda, who works as a clinical coordinator, has been a registered nurse since 2006 and has worked as a psychiatric nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and a forensic psychiatrist nurse at St Vincent’s hospital.

Ms Sibanda has received other notable awards and recognition including the Preimier’s Volunteer Championship award, the Chairman’s Award from the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Australia and Africa Day Australia’s Multicultural Award for Excellence.

The Point Cook local supports various community groups such as Unite to Fight Cancer for Peter MacCallum, Mother’s Day Classic for Breast Cancer and St Vincent’s fun run.

Ms Sibanda is a founding member of the Nelson Mandela Day Australia and a chairperson for Hand 2 Hand Sincedane Charity, which helps to rebuild schools in Zimbabwe.

She is also a committee member for the African Music and Cultural Festival and the African Australian Communities Leadership Forum.

Anyone can nominate any Australian for an award in the Order of Australia.

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Join up for a Quick Kick For residents in Wyndham who cite their age as the reason they avoid playing sport, the AFL Master’s Quick Kick program is specifically for them.

The initiative is designed for beginner skilled women 35-years-old and over.

Sam Tunstall was introduced to the sport through her partner Nicky, who plays for the Werribee Masters.

“I had been watching and enjoyed watching and wanted to play but didn’t think I was, I guess, good enough to join the team,“ Ms Tunstall said.

“I don’t really have any football experience, so she’d heard about QuickKick program and said this might be good for you to feel a bit more comfortable about playing.

“One of the main things is the social aspects, I’m new to this area and also post COVID feel like don’t really have many social contacts, and the other main aspect for me is actually the

mental health benefits,“ she said.

Participants are taught basic football skills, such as kicking, marking and handpassing.

Ms Tunstall said she recommends other women, regardless of their age or ability level, sign up for the program and give it a try too.

“There’s no judgement on whether you can kick properly or pass the ball properly, or your fitness level...just that you want to have a go and be part of something,“ she said.

“One thing I really loved while I was playing is that I was so focused on it, it was almost therapeutic.“ The next Quick Kick session takes place at Wyndhamvale Reserve, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Tuesday, June 21.

“I’m excited to not only learn things, but also to meet other people in the same boat, just wanting to get involved,“ Ms Tunstall said.

Sessions run fortnightly and registration is free. Details: aflmasters.com.au/quickkick/

Police detected a driver allegedly travelling 145km/h in a 60km/h zone along Doherty’s Road in Laverton North on June 7. A licence check was conducted and police say the 29-year-old Maribyrnong man was not licenced to drive a motor vehicle.

A safety inspection of the vehicle revealed the front tyres were so bald the wires were protruding through.

The vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1006.10 and the man will appear at Werribee Magistrates Court on summons to answer charges of eriving at a speed dangerous, exceeding the speed limit by 45km/h, unlicensed driving and driving an unsafe motor vehicle.

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Hunt for research farm history When you think of the origins of spreadable butter, turf, packet pancake mix and IVF, do you think of Werribee?

The products are some of the every day items we might use that had their genesis at the Werribee State Research Farm.

But that’s not all.

Jan Goates knows this because her father worked on the farm in the dairy institute.

“There was a lot of research into cereals and grains, fruit flavoured yoghurt, then you’ve got your fruit cheeses, another thing would be powdered milk,” she said.

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“They may not have directly come from the farm straight to the supermarket shelf, but they certainly had that initial research and trialing.”

The research on the farm was predominantly around improving agriculture and animal welfare.

“They were researching improvement in food products, later on it was food processing,

so that you can go to your supermarket and get your long life things,” Ms Goates said.

“There was a village on the farm, in those days they provided housing for the workers, I grew up there until I was about 16-years or so.”

Ms Goates said many of the people who originally worked on the farm, including her father, would have “gone to god”.

“We’re trying to capture people now before it’s lost forever to record their memories, and it’ll be the memories of the science that was done, the research that was done, the social life and the way the lived life back in the day,” she said.

The project, which consists of finding people who once lived or worked on the farm, is spearheaded by Dr Monika Schott who recently also completed a PhD and novel about Werribee’s Metropolitan Sewerage Farm.

“Those people who worked and lived on the farm are now spread far and wide. The wealth of knowledge they possess about this remarkable institution is a heritage treasure yet to be seriously recorded in any fashion, even anecdotally,” Dr Schott said.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/ StateResearchFarmProject.

Emerging writers star A pair of performance-based writers will wow audiences at the Melbourne Planetarium as part of the Emerging Writers Festival. In partnership with Scienceworks, the Writing the Stars event will be held on Thursday, June 23, with sessions at 7.30pm and 9pm.

Thabani Tshuma and Bella Waru will be performing special pieces following a feature film screening in the Planetarium dome.

Mr Tshuma said he is fostering an infatuation with stars to prepare for the event, including watching episodes of Star Trek and other science fiction media.

“My latest obsession has been with the stars,” he said.

Mr Tshuma said he is working in performance and slam poetry, but his work is always evolving.

“I’m very jazz about it,” he said.

Mr Tshuma said he was looking forward to being involved in the festival for a third time.

“It’s always been such a wholesome place to get involved with,” Mr Tshuma said.

A group of three writers will also share their thoughts about what attracts them to write about the west.

Jinghua Qian, Harry Reid and Khalid Warsame will present as part of the Writing the West workshop at the Footscray library on Tuesday, June 21 from 6pm until 7pm.

The festival will also include the launch of a multi-disciplinary exhibition named Same River Twice. Same River Twice is an outcome of Footscray Community Arts West Writers program and is presented in partnership with Footscray Community Arts.

The exhibition is running from Wednesday, June 15 to Sunday, July 3 at 45 Moreland Street in Footscray, while the launch will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 7.30pm.

Thabani Tshuma is presenting in the Writing the Stars event. (Supplied)

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By Matthew Sims A group of Wyndham men have marked the end of a Western Bulldogs Community Foundation [WBCF] program which has bolstered their physical, mental and social wellbeing.

The annual 10-week Sons of the West program wrapped up last month, with more than 300 Wyndham, Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Sunbury and Melton men graduating in the 2022 program.

Western Bulldogs Community Foundation [WBCF] health promotions coordinator Naomi Fitzgerald said participants met for two hours once a week to discuss a range of topics, including nutrition, mental health, gender equity and masculinity.

“Then they’ll jump into physical activity as well,” she said.

“It’s a great way to get them talking about health and wellbeing.”

Ms Fitzgerald said a number of the participants had kept in touch following the program.

“Many have reflected on the social benefit they’ve gained,” she said.

Ms Fitzgerald said the program operated on a three-year model to embed positive philosophies and healthy habits into participants.

The WBCF has also opened applications for the 2022 Daughters of the West program, which will launch in mid-July.

Western Bulldogs Football Club community and government relations general manager Kashif Bouns said the program had supported participants’ mental and physical health since the program’s launch in 2017.

“We’ve been able to help thousands of women over the years on their health and wellbeing journeys,” he said.

The Wyndham Sons of the West group celebrated graduating from the 2022 program recently. (photographs Wyndham City Council)

Mayor Peter Maynard attended the event and met with participants.

Former footballer Doug Hawkins, Cr Jasmine Hill and mayor Peter Maynard.

“It means so much to us here at the Bulldogs to be able to play that role in people’s lives.”

The 2022 Daughters of the West program will run across 14 sites, including Laverton, Newport, Maribyrnong, West Footscray, St Albans, Botanica Springs, Fraser Rise and

Werribee, as well as an online program.

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Colourful tiles brighten station in the southern plaza which will feature 15,000 trees, plants and shrubs including flowering and native shrubs like hibiscus and bottlebrushes.

“It gets really dirty quite easily - Mavrick, 16.

“They’ve really upgraded it…to now being massive and nice - Jordan, 16.

“It’s very colourful, the colours just pop. I think it’s better than the basic black and grey, it’s good to see - Marc, 17.

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About 11,000 tiles are the new features decorating the floor of the 70-metre pedestrian and cyclist overpass at Hoppers Crossing Railway Station.

The ten colour display, titled ‘TRACKwork’, was designed by Melbourne artist Peter Atkins and was inspired by paper tickets used by passengers from the western suburbs throughout the 20th century.

“I was conscious of the artwork relating to both the local audience of Hoppers Crossing and also, the broader community within Melbourne and Greater Victoria,“ Mr Atkins said.

“I wanted to particularly focus on narratives around movement and locality, as well as ideas around history, nostalgia, location, mapping, social connections and memory.

“These tickets are like connectors, connecting us all through time and place, to locations, events, friends and family in and around our beautiful city of Melbourne.“ The new overpass was built as part of works by the state government to remove the level crossing at Old Geelong Road.

Commuters can access the bridge to safely cross the rail line to the station, Princes Highway and the broader Hoppers Crossing shopping precinct.

“Hoppers Crossing is a great community, and we’ve made it even better by getting rid of the dangerous and congested level crossing and build the new pedestrian and cyclist overpass at Hoppers Crossing Station to make it easier for locals to get to where they need to go,” Tarneit MP Sarah Connolly said.

“The overpass now features this new artwork – which has been inspired by unique train tracks – connecting the community to stories of past journeys through the area.”

Other works currently being carried out at the station include a ‘Woody Meadow’ garden

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Vote on new family centre name Wyndham council is seeking community opinion on what to call a new family centre under construction in Manor Lakes.

Residents are invited to vote on a name for the new $8.2 milion community facility from four proposed options that reflect Aboriginal history, location and the local environment.

Works began on the Manor Lakes North Integrated Family Centre (interim name) in early 2022.

The centre will provide three-and-fouryear-old kindergarten, maternal child health

and other family support services to support the growing community.

The list of names for the centre was compiled in consultation with the Registered Aboriginal Party, the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, who provided two of the name options for the new centre; Marna Family Centre and Birnbial Family Centre.

Marna, an Aboriginal name, means ‘hand’ and Birnbial, means ‘rainbow’.

Other name options Grey Box Family Centre, to represent the grey box tree that

grows near the future centre, and Holyoake Parade Family Centre, referencing the family centre’s street name, Holyoake Parade.

Welcoming city portfolio holder and Wyndham Reconciliation Advisory Committee co-chair, Cr Jennie Barrera, said council is working to create integrated support networks for the municipality’s growing community.

“The new family centre in Manor Lakes will help our residents, especially young families, connect with key services, programs and their

neighbours,“ Cr Barrera said.

“Consulting with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to provide name options that reference Aboriginal Heritage in Wyndham is a wonderful outcome for our community and a great example of our work toward reconciliation.“ Residents can vote for their favourite name until Friday, June 24.

Details: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/ naming-manorlakesnorth.

New park for Tarneit The designs for a new park set to benefit residents living in Tarneit have been released

by Stockland Property Group.

Designed in consultation with the community, the park will be located in Grand Central and include elements residents expressed a desire to see and enjoy.

Future Grand Central resident Muhammad Zaman Khan said his family was “extremely excited” for the new park.

“With two children under the age of five, this park will allow us to enjoy time in our local community and gives us the opportunity for our children to play with other children in the neighbourhood,” Mr Khan said.

The top three features nominated by residents through a community survey were a playground, walking paths and a pavilion with seating areas.

Designed to suit all ages, the park will include elements for children and adults of all abilities to enjoy.

The playground will feature a multi-level

climbing tower with slides, a spinner, climbing poles, pull up bars and a range of swings.

A large open green space for community activities, a basketball half court, and main central pavilion with seating were also included in the design.

The park will feature a cantilever and omni swings, an interactive blue tongue lizard art installation and nature play items such as logs and rocks.

Outdoor work pods, shelter and power and USB charging points will be available at the park.

Stockland project director Ed Krushka said the park is “highly anticipated”.

“Our parks and play spaces are an integral part of our communities and they provide an opportunity for residents to interact with one another and enjoy a healthy and active outdoor lifestyle,” Mr Krushka said.

Construction will commence in August 2022.

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By Olivia Condous Hume residents will have improved access to help for complex mental health issues, through a new free guided support service.

North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) have partnered with national mental health provider SANE, to provide tailored assistance for people with issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and OCD. The new guided program from SANE

combines digital and telehealth support and allows users to create a personalised support plan with mental health professionals.

Participants will also receive one-on-one assistance from a peer support worker, access to forums, activities and more, to help them learn how to manage their mental health.

The guided program will provide ongoing assistance with regular check-ins from a support team.

People who live in north-western Melbourne, are over 18 and affected by a complex mental

health issue will be eligible for the support.

SANE is a registered service provider of the federal government mental health service Head to Health.

NWMPHN service development and reform executive director said Jag Dhaliwal the partnership with SANE meant that there were now stronger supports in place to make sure people received the care they needed.

“People with complex mental health issues can sometimes find it challenging to find and access the support they need to assist in their

recovery,” Mr Dhaliwal said.

SANE chief executive Rachel Green said the free service will provide people in this area with critical support to people currently on waiting lists for clinical services.

“We know thousands need a support service that is more than a one-off counselling session, people need a service that provides continuity and connects them to others who can help make sense of what they’re going through and support them through tough times,” she said.

Details: https://www.sane.org/referral

Table tennis whiz kid Tarneit’s Aanchal Sharma recently won the School Sport Victoria’s Lindsay Gaze Outstanding Sports Leadership Award for her success as a competitive table tennis player.

But the 16-year-old is adamant the sport is more complicated than most might believe. “[People think] you just hit the ball and you don’t need discipline and you don’t need any hand coordination skills, a lot of people just think as long as it makes it to the other side, you’re playing table tennis,” Sharma said.

“There’s a lot of different things other than just smacking or hitting the ball, you learn how to spin the ball, you learn how to control the ball under different circumstances.”

Sharma said it’s her goal to create an “inclusive sporting environment” that positively impacts others.

“When I started playing table tennis, there was three girls out of 20, and I was kind of told by the other boys that I wasn’t going to be good enough to play,” Sharma said.

While the comments made her feel

“disappointed” Sharma was “determined” to challenge the idea and continued to work hard.

“I think there’s no such as a too masculine or too feminine sport,” she said.

“I’ve had people come up to me and say like how I made an impact on them and that’s just really nice.”

Ms Sharma said she hopes to see more promotion and encouragement to get women involved in sports.

“It’s just really disappointing how a lot of girls aren’t really confident to play in male dominated sport, or maybe they’re not really like pushed to challenge themselves,“ she said.

“They should host programs for young girls, led by female athletes, which work towards increasing confidence or self awareness for girls.”

Sharma said she was “absolutely honoured“ to receive the award. (Department of Education and Training)

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Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade captain Trevor Weston.

Lieutenant Andrew Ludeman.

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Members of the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade joined by their families to collect for the Good Friday Appeal 2022. 285449_01

Celebrating our first responders They’re ordinary people who put their lives in danger every day to make extraordinary differences in strangers’ lives.

Thank a First Responder Day, June 8, is dedicated to the nurses, firefighters, police, lifesavers, paramedics and SES members across the nation.

In this municipality, the Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade is often a resident’s first call in an emergency.

“The Wyndham Vale Fire Brigade is made up of 45 operational volunteer first responders who come from all walks of life and contribute significantly each and every day to the community that they live in,“ captain Trevor Weston said.

“As volunteer fire fighters, we have the great opportunity to work with many first responders both locally and from across the state.

“The work that these people do each and every day is extraordinary and we are fortunate to have this calibre of people in our community.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Planting Day at Presidents Park Working in partnership with Wyndham City, the Werribee River Association is inviting people to a large planting day 9am-noon, Friday, June 24. Meet in the car park near Shaws Bridge off Heaths Road.

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CWA Werribee Branch Are you looking for an opportunity for friendship, personal development and advocacy in support of relevant social issues? The CWA Werribee Branch has been serving the Wyndham area for 74 years and has a great history of helping members with these opportunities. We also support needy causes and charities locally, across Australia and overseas. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Wyndham Park Community Centre at 1pm. Other activities include a Craft and Chat morning, various social outings and fund raising events. New members are welcome – do come along and meet us all.

■ Michelle, 9741 4402

New walking group for young and old Generations in Gaia is a monthly walk for young to old, exploring Wyndham’s open spaces and nature trails. Visiting a new site each month, the walks are especially tailored to little legs, delicate bodies and curious minds.

■ Jess, 0450 348 969

James Young owner of Hotel Westwood and Gualberto Casas from The Del Barrio New York Experience. (Damjan Janevski) 284290_01

Learn how to improve soil quality through mulching, composting, and adding layers.

Find out about the local native plants suited to your soil type. Followed by a guided walk around the Community Garden.

11am–noon, Wednesday, June 29 at Penrose Promenade Community Centre.

Free workshop.

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suitable for beginners. It gives a whole body workout while dancing to the rhythm of joy with the powerful nature of Bollywood music. Fusing classical Indian steps with folk, Latin and hip-hop styles, it offers a fast-moving and vivacious dancing workout that is great for enjoyable group exercise.

Classes run every Tuesday at Braybrook Community Hub, 6.15-7.15pm until June 21. Cost: $54 or $45 for concession.

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Wise Choices

Wyndham Ladies Probus

Wise Choices for your Pocket and the Planet. In this online workshop on Wednesday, June 22, Lewis Gurr-Stephen, an analyst from Market Forces will explain the potential of divestment, answer your questions and help you make wise and informed choices for your pocket and the planet.

■ Jess.fairfax@werribeeriver.org.au

Are you recently retired or semi-retired?

Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month.

■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

Bingo move

Meditation for Longevity

binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent.

■ 8734 1400

Meditation for Longevity is a journey of awareness and self care which increases one’s joy and fulfilment in life. Classes run on Fridays at Braybrook Community Hub, from 10.30am, June 3- 24. Cost: $32.

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Healthy Soils Workshop

Heritage Walks Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.

■ 9741 5525

Enjoy a leisurely walk around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre, Nelson Place.

■ John, 0418 377336

Western Budgerigar Club The Western Suburbs Budgerigar Club meets at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at Masonic Hall, 223 Watton Street, Werribee. Meet other members who are also passionate about breeding Budgerigars.

■ Don, 0414 975 862

Wednesday Walking Group

AL-ANON meets

All Aboard Club

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.

The All Aboard Club has been going for 85 years. It is a social club which works for charities, with speakers, theatre and trips.

It meets in the chambers at Williamstown Town Hall at 1.30pm on the first and third Tuesday of the month. New members welcome.

■ Wendy, 0421 747 040

The Williamstown Community Centre offers a regular Wednesday walking group that walks the local area, 10.15-11am. New members are warmly welcome. This activity is free and includes morning tea.

■ 9397 6168

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 7.00-9.30pm.

■ Vince Camilleri, 0413 734 707

Community Lunch and morning tea The Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Williamstown will be holding a free community morning tea and lunch every Friday at the Parish Centre on Nelson Place. The morning tea starts from 10am.

Tea and coffee will be served, alongside a variety of fun activities like knitting, board games and puzzles. The lunch will run from noon-1pm, with takeaway options available. Check-in and vaccination status are required.

Altona book sale Friends of Altona Library hold a monthly book sale on the first Tuesday, Friday and Saturday of each month at the rear of Altona Library 123 Queen Street Altona, access via Coles carpark, 10am-1pm.

■ https://libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ community/friends-of-the-libraries

Women’s Choir Willin Wimmin choir welcomes new members. It meets every Wednesday in term time from 7.30-9.30 pm at Church of Christ Hall in Douglas Parade, Williamstown. There are no auditions and members don’t need to be able to read music.

■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Walking group

Bollywood dance fitness A vibrant and entertaining dance that is

Altona Meadows and Newport residents are invited to take part in a Heart Foundation walking group that meets on Wednesdays and Fridays. The group walks for 60 minutes, and is a great way to socialise and get active at the same time. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation to join.

■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or https://

www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

Williamstown Craft Market Commonwealth Reserve comes alive on the third Sunday of the month for the Williamstown Craft Market. The market boasts more than 50 stalls showcasing everything from handmade craft, homegrown produce and food vendors.

There will also be live music. From 10am-4pm.

■ https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ Community/Whats-On/Williamstown-CraftMarket

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

Musicians welcome Do you play trumpet, flute or lower brass instruments? The Hobsons Bay City Band is seeking musicians to join its community band. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7.30pm at the Newport Lakes Primary School, Elizabeth Street, Newport.

■ Roger Lewis, hbcityband@gmail.com, or www.hbcb.org.au

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.

■ Lesley, 0414 481 442

Point Gellibrand Rotary Club 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. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au.

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Werribee City scores a win under new coach It was a winning start for new Werribee City coach Giuseppe Santalucia in the National Premier League 2 competition.

Having not claimed a point since round three, the Bees parted ways with coach Frank Petricca in late May. Having had a caretaker coach, the club last week announced that Santalucia had been appointed head coach for the rest of the season.

His first task was heading to Shepparton to face the bottom placed Goulburn Valley Suns on Saturday afternoon.

While it seemed like the perfect time to break the winning drought, the match was a hard fought one.

Neither team was able to score in the first half and the match looked headed for a scoreless draw.

Adam Oddo broke the deadlock in the fourth minute of injury time, to put the Bees in front.

It would be enough to give the Bees the 1-0 win.

Santalucia said it was amazing for the boys to get back on the winners list after 10 straight losses.

“The game was injury time and the ref basically gave us another 30 seconds,” he said.

“We managed to get the goal which was really exciting. We didn’t expect to get the goal that late, the boys really deserved it.

“It’s good for their confidence and hopefully it’s the start of something for us.”

Santalucia said while they got the win in the dying seconds, the match could have been over in the first half.

He said they had a number of chances to score, but just couldn’t convert.

The win is the Bees fourth for the season and moves them to 12th spot. They sit just one point clear of 13th and 14th.

For Santalucia it marked a great start to his time as senior coach. Having joined the Bees just after he moved to Australia he has been involved as a player and coach since.

He started this season as a senior assistant coach, with the club deciding he was the right man to lead them throughout the rest of the season.

“The club decided to stick with me,” he said.

“I help out with the Mini Roos as well, so I’m working with players from the bottom to the top.

“I’m pretty much at the club every day. I want to keep on bringing young players through.”

This week the Bees are back at home, hosting Brunswick City on Saturday afternoon. With Brunswick sitting 14th, the match will be a good chance to move further away from the bottom group.

Santalucia said for the group it was about forgetting about what they did last week and just focusing on what was ahead.

“Every training session is a new beginning,” he said. “We want to try and focus on the game and take it week by week and try and get more points.”

Werribee returned to the winners list.

Meanwhile in NPL3, Western United had no troubles against the Whittlesea Ranges United led 2-1 at half time after three goals in the back half of the first half.

Two goals early in the second half would seal the win for United.

United sits in third spot, just three points behind ladder leaders Melbourne City.

New success for Western Athletics

Nikolai Topor-Stanley has re-signed for Western United.

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By Tara Murray A-League games record holder Nikolai Topor-Stanley isn’t going anywhere, signing a new contract with champions Western United, The centre-back has put pen to paper for a new contract, to see him commit to a second season in the green and black.

The experienced defender was an integral member of United’s defence in the 2021/22 season, playing 20 games, and wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions throughout the campaign.

He missed the grand final victory through injury.

Topor-Stanley said he feels right at home in the west and is thrilled to be able to go again for another season.

“It’s an honour and a privilege to still be able to play and compete at this level. I look forward to another year in Melbourne with my family and having the opportunity to wear the green and black,” he said.

“Winning the championship and titles are what we play for as players. It has been a whirlwind first year and we have enjoyed the success that winning has brought. The celebrations that followed will forever remain

in my memory as it was shared with family and special people at this club.”

United coach John Aloisi said securing Topor-Stanley for next season was crucial to his plans.

“Nikolai has been such a valuable member of our side ever since he joined. He’s really well respected by the group and by the coaches as well,” he said.

“He’s really the perfect fit here, he’s the type of person that we want to have to help grow the culture at the club, but obviously most importantly he is a brilliant footballer and he’s shown that on numerous occasions this season.”

Meanwhile, Slovenian international Rene Krhin is one of three Western United players confirmed not to be returning.

The new champions announced on Friday that Krhin, Jerry Skotadis and Ivan Vujica are all moving on after finishing their contracts.

Krhin, who joined United for the recent season, had an interrupted season.

He didn’t play until February due to injury and getting his fitness back and played his first full game in late March.

A hamstring injury in the final game of the

regular season saw him sidelined again.

He would miss the whole final series, including the championship game.

Skotadis, who was named Western United young player of the year for the 2021-22 season, came off the bench in the 2-0 grand final win against Melbourne City.

He joined United in the 2019-20 season as a scholarship player, before signing a two-year contract in 2020.

Skotadis played 43 games for United as well as 11 games for the club’s National Premier League season.

Vujica, who joined in June 2019, made 12 appearances in green and black throughout his time at the club.

He didn’t play a game during the 2021-22 season.

United football general manager Mal Impiombato thanked all three for their contributions to the club.

“We thank Rene, Jerry and Ivan for their efforts in green and black and wish them all the best with their next steps.

“All three players have made a strong contribution in our young history and we wish them and their families all the very best with their future endeavours.”

It was a big week for Western Athletics athletes at the Oceania Championships with four athletes medalling.

All four were part of the Australian team that headed to Mackay for the event, which included under-18, under-20 and senior events.

Liam Cashin made a winning start to his time in Australian colours, winning the open age 3000 metre steeplechase.

Frankleen Newah-Jarfoi won gold as part of the under-18 4x100 metres relay team.

Abigail Thomas won silver in the under-20 3000 metre steeplechase, while Xander Byrne won silver in the under-18 400 metre hurdles despite being ill in the lead up to the event.

Western Athletics president Peter Cashin, who was up at the event, said the club hadn’t had results like that before.

“It was unexpected,” he said. “It’s a reward for all the hard work the athletes and coaches have put in.

“We’ve had athletes go to the Oceania Championships before, but I don’t think we’ve had the amount of success like this before.

“It’s really good for all the people involved. To run in an Australian top is massive, it’s a pleasure to watch them do what they have done.”

Liam Cashin headed straight to Spain to compete after the event as he continues his breakout season, while Abigail Thomas is set to head to college in America to continue her running.

The success of Western Athletics athletes in the last week isn’t limited to the Oceania Championships.

Amy Cashin, who was competing in America, won her 3000 metre steeplechase event and beat her previous best time to set a new club record, which she previously held.

Her time is a qualifying time for both the World Championships and Commonwealth Games.

Peter Cashin said they knew Amy could run a time like that, it was about being able to have the opportunity.

The race was full of quality athletes, including Tokyo silver medallist Courtney Frerichs.

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Falcons win out in the mental battle City West Falcons won the mental battle and took home the points in the Victorian Netball League Championship against Casey Demons on Wednesday night.

The Falcons, who have been in good form, were tested against a full strength Demons side, which included former Australian Diamond Renae Ingles.

After taking a while to settle into the game, the Falcons took control in the second half.

While a few late goals reduced the margin, the Falcons did enough to win 64-60.

Falcons coach Marg Lind was pretty happy with the result.

“It was a good game of netball and a tough one to win,” she said.

“We had no Maggie [Lind] so we had to use Soli [Ropati] in wing attack. It took half a game to get established.

“We did really well as Casey came out firing.”

Lind said they had got the margin out to about eight goals in the last quarter, but let the foot off the pedal in the last couple of minutes.

She said for the most part, the group had been really switched on.

“First knowing that Renae was playing and then not having Maggie resulted in the line up changing,” she said.

“The way we played was two major mental wins, we were really pleased. Credit to them.”

Lind said she was really pleased with how Montana Holmes played in centre, going head to head with Ingles.

She said Ingles was one player that didn’t allow the Demons to give up the whole game.

“Montana was quite sick last night,” she said.

“We weren’t sure if she was going to be able to stand up for the four quarters.”

Lind was also impressed with the game of Lucia Fauonuku in wing defence. She also liked the different combinations they threw on at

each end of the court.

“Everyone offered something different, which kept them guessing.”

The division 1 and under-19 sides both also got wins. Lind said with a number of players ill, it was another challenge they had to fight this week.

The Falcons will be back on their home court in Altona this week, as they host the Geelong Cougars in a top of the table clash.

Lind said it would give them a true indication of where they sit.

“Hopefully we can get a really good crowd,” she said. It’s a really good venue and we’ve been lucky enough to get three home games this season.

“Hopefully we can get the result as we are firing on all cylinders. Geelong is a lot more experienced and the most stable side.”

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Sports shorts NAB League Western Jets’ Lucca Grego and Jackson Darley have been named in the Vic Metro team for the 2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships. Grego, who is from Bacchus Marsh and goes to school at Maribyrnong College and Darley, from Williamstown Junior Football Club were named in the Vic Metro squad that will compete against nine other sides from across Australia. Metro won their first game on Sunday, beating Vic Country, 14.15 (99)-11.6 (72).

A-League A-League games record holder Nikolai Topor-Stanley isn’t going anywhere, signing a new contract with champions Western United. The centre-back has put pen to paper for a new contract, to see him commit to a second season in the green and black. The experienced defender was an integral member of United’s defence in the 2021/22 season, playing 20 games, and wearing the captain’s armband on several occasions throughout the campaign. He missed the grand final victory through injury.

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Titans big turnaround

By Tara Murray Two months is a long time in football, just ask Tarneit in Western Region Football League division 3.

In round two, the Titans were smashed by Sunshine Heights to the tune of 107 points in what was a disappointing day for the Titans.

Fast forward to Saturday, when the two teams faced each other for a second time.

There would be no big win to the Dragons, as it would be the Titans that came away with the points, winning 14.8 (92)-5.16 (46).

Titans president Terrance Bradley said it was a nice little win for the side.

“It’s a good turn around from when we played them earlier in the year,” he said. “It was a 153-point turnaround.

“The boys have gelled a lot more. There were new players who have settled and boys who have come from injury.

“The performance was how the coach wanted them to play.”

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Bradley said inside the four walls of the club rooms, they had been confident of getting the points on Saturday.

He said it was nice to get some reward for the effort they had been putting in.

The Dragons led at the first break by two points, before the Titans used the wind to kick five goals to none in the second quarter.

The Titans led by 14 points at the last break, with the wind at their disposal in the last quarter. Bradley said they thought they could get the job done, “It was a bit of a strange wind this time,” he said. “It was blowing south-west and the scoring end was towards the club rooms.

“We 100 per cent thought we could get the win in the last. It was a really good game and we’re always confident, but we didn’t take it for granted.

“The team had a lot of belief.”

Ryan Langford and Jayden Osborne kicked three goals each for the Titans. Luke Price and Zach Thornton were named best.

The win is the Titans third for the season.

They sit just outside the top four.

Bradley said the result was the confidence that the group needed.

“The expectation right from the state when the coach came in, was he said finals were on the table,” he said.

“Yesterday’s game we had to win with Sunshine Heights sitting in fourth. It was about being able to prove to the playing group that finals are really a possibility.

“We’ll keep plugging away as we did against Sunshine Heights and worry about finals if and when we get there.”

In other results, ladder leaders Albanvale smashed Laverton, 40.21 (261)-2.3 (13).

Luke Montrose kicked 13 goals, while Nathan Johnson kicked 11 goals for the Cobras.

The Suns got a handy win against Braybrook, 12.5 (77)-5.12 (42).

There were no games in division 1 and 2 due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

Wyndham pushed the Indonesian national team in an exhibition match on Saturday night at Eagle Stadium. More than 400 people saw Wyndham’s Big V men’s side, along with a few players from the youth league side, go head-to-head with the Indonesia team, losing 74-66.

NAB League The dynamic duo of Montana Ham and Charlotte Baskaran couldn’t be split in the Western Jets girl’s best and fairest. The midfield duo who have been mentioned in the same breath week in and week out, and last week were announced on the club’s social media as the Jets’ joint best and fairest winners. After an injury interrupted 2021, Trinity Skenderis was named runners-up in the club’s main award. She averaged 16 possessions and five tackles a game.

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By Tara Murray The challenge of going from the worksite to the football field proved nothing for Werribee as it made it three wins in a row in the Victorian Football League.

A Wednesday night match up with Richmond proved something new for Werribee, but you couldn’t have told by the way Werribee started.

Werribee took the early lead and were able to build it through the first three quarters to lead by 41-points at the last break.

While the Tigers won the last quarter, the damage had been done with Werribee winning 13.13 (91)-8.6 (54).

Werribee coach Michael Barlow said it was a pretty unique situation for the group playing a mid week game.

“We had blokes coming from work sites and offices,” he said. “It’s a pretty unique challenge we had to get them prepared for.

“It changes things slightly as for most of them it was a workday. They sacrifice a large amount to be a VFL footballer.”

Facing a side made up of predominantly AFL-listed players, Werribee got the job done around the contest to set up the match.

Barlow admits they were slightly inaccurate in the first quarter, which could have let them open up a larger lead.

He said they were really happy with the heat they had brought to the contest.

“There’s always elements we would really like to improve,” he said.

“Our contest work has been really good since my time back at the club in 2019.

It’s a highlight of what we do.

“Ball movement and team defence…

The last three to four weeks these are elements that we’ve tried to improve.”

Jay Dahlaus and Hudson Garoni kicked three goals each, while Tom Gribble (34 possessions) and Ollie Hanrahan (32 possessions) had plenty of the ball.

Barlow said Louis Pinnuck played his best game that he had seen, while Hanrahan played a really strong game in the front half.

He was also pleased with the game of Reuben William who had the job on Sydney Stack.

For the second straight week, Barlow said they could have easily put team effort in the best players.

“In particular the last two weeks, the mainstays who have been here for a long time have been by no means outstanding,” he said.

“The leadership group have played their roles quite well, but haven’t stood out. It’s a mixture of guys from outside the leadership group that we’ve named in our best.”

The win, Werribee’s third in a row, moves the side to just outside the top eight.

Barlow said while three wins in a row was nice, it just evens the ledger after three losses in a row earlier in the season.

Werribee this week faces Geelong, which is just a game ahead of them.

Speaking on Thursday, Barlow said with

Werribee produced one of its best performances of the year.

Werribee celebrates

(Belinda Vitacca Photography)

a 10-day break, they would use this week as they bye week, rather than last week.

“The guys all had a quite weekend last

(Belinda Vitacca Photography)

Werribee puts the pressure on

weekend,” he said.

“We’ll review the game today and we’ll rest and recover. We won’t see them

(Belinda Vitacca Photography)

again until Tuesday.

“Geelong is one of the best sides in the competition, it’ll be a good test.”

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