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The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has rejected the Barro Group’s request to extend the deadline for extinguishing hotspots at the Kealba Landfill. As reported by StarWeekly , the EPA had set a deadline of August 22. Barro requested the deadline be extended to February 17, 2023. But in a statement last week, the EPA said it was not satisfied all reasonable practices had been taken to meet the standing deadline of August 22, 2022. Despite the EPA refusing the extension, residents fear they still have a fight on their hands to ensure the hotspots are extinguished in a timely manner. Resident Marian Attard Pham said she was disappointed Barro Group applied for the extension in the first place, given the number yearhaveofchancesit’shadtoextinguishthefires,whichbeenburningforalmostthreeyears.TheEPAoriginallygaveBarrountilJulylasttoputoutthefires.
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Ardeer artist Elzette Bester’s exhibition ‘Colour Outside The Lines’ stands as a reflection of her much-loved Brimbank community, showcasing flora and fauna and the vibrancy of the western suburbs. Showcasing her art from the last 10 years she describes her exhibition as “vibrant, bold and colourful,” using a variety of methods including, watercolour, gouache, pencil, or pen and ink. 9
“I’m glad that the EPA has declined the extension, but I don’t know if that’s going to be enough … It’s just been really slow to the party, it’s been really frustrating,” she said.
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“[The extension knock back] has given 31,ourpeoplesomehopethattheEPAwillfinallytreatconcernsasaseriousmatter,”shesaid.AcommunityinformationsessiononthelandfillisscheduledforWednesday,Augustfrom3-7pm.Details:epa.vic.gov.au
Ms Attard Pham wanted this kind of action from the EPA years ago. EPA officers will now conduct an inspection of the site to review compliance of the existing environmental action notice. Following the inspection non-compliance will be escalated for further investigation and could include the potential prosecution or revocation of Barro Group’s operating licence, the EPA Brimbanksaid.councillor Virginia Tachos has followed the landfill updates closely and said residents have been putting up with odours from the fires for almost three years.
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Brimbank youth groups have a month to apply for new council grants , worth up to $5,000. The 2022 Brimbank Community Fund (BCF) grants program focuses on youth well-being and mental health. This included projects that do the following:
Fagan’s lawyer Alexandra McClure noted Fagan hadn’t entered a plea and was entitled to the presumption of innocence. A space was immediately available at a youth rehabilitation centre where she could receive treatment for mental health issues, alcohol abuse and impulse control issues, the court heard. Mr Hardy agreed to release Fagan on bail to the facility, warning he wouldn’t tolerate the contempt she had shown four other police and magistrates who granted her freedom. Fagan said she would comply. “I will prove it to you,” she said. Mr Hardy said Fagan should prove it to herself.
“It makes no sense that Mickleham should sit empty whilst we have a health crisis that is worsening by the day,” Mr Guy said. “We need to take advantage of this facility which in a short period of time could be used to accommodate hundreds of willing patients who no longer require acute hospital care and would be more comfortable in a setting with full support whilst they await placement into aged care or special accommodation.”
• Improve,supportand promotemental health for all ages; and
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Opposition Leader Matthew Guy said the state’s health system was in crisis and that the premier had failed to fix it over the past eight years. If elected in November, the Coalition said it would reprioritise beds in the Mickleham Quarantine Facility to improve the health system at an estimated cost of $35 million during the first Additionally,year.they would shelve the Suburban Rail Loop project, which could cost $125 billion in its first stages, to instead put more money in healthcare.
By Karen Sweeney, AAP It was almost inevitable that a catastrophic event would flow from Alisha Jane Fagan’s driving, a magistrate has told her. Despite opposition from the grieving family of Melbourne grandfather Sedat Hassan, the woman accused of killing him has been freed on bail. It’s alleged Fagan, 22, was doing at least 78km/h in a 50km/h zone when she smashed into Mr Hassan’s car in Sunshine West on June 9 this year. She denies being the driver, but DNA on the driver’s airbag is a match to her with a probability of one to 100 billion, magistrate John Hardy was told. The charge of dangerous driving causing death is the 14th matter Fagan currently has before the courts. She was on four counts of bail at the time of the crash. Charges include driving while suspended, speeding up to 150km/h and being pursued by police, Detective Senior Constable Jason Barry-Bassett said. With that alleged history it was “almost inevitable” something tragic would occur, Mr Hardy said. “The real worry I had, and have, is that she has some kind of psychological addiction to driving cars, even when she knows she shouldn’t be,” he said.
• Improve the education, employment and well-being of Brimbank’s youth;
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The BCF offers funding grants of up to $5,000 per project. Groups seeking smaller amounts are also encouraged to apply.Applications close on Thursday, September 22, at 5pm. For details or to apply visit
On Sunday, August 21, Premier Dan Andrews announced five new GP-led Priority Primary Care Centres will be established to help ease pressure on hospitals. The centres will be located near Royal Melbourne Hospital, Northern Hospital Epping, Sunshine Hospital, Monash Medical Centre Clayton, and Grampians Health Ballarat.The$14.3 million project means each centre located near major hospitals, providing alternative care pathways for non-emergency caredepartments,patients.“Thiswillreducedemandonouremergencyensuringthosethatneedurgentcangetitfasterandavoidanunnecessary
Fagan has been held in custody at Melbourne’s women’s prison, the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, since June. Members of Mr Hassan’s family also watched the hearing by videolink. Their primary concern is that what happened to their father and grandfather will happen to someone else, prosecutor Daniel White said. “As Your Honour has already indicated, this was inevitable,” he said. “There’s an abundance of evidence in this case that she will (drive) again and if she does it again the consequences could be catastrophic.”
2 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU DRAFT Brimbank Economic Development Strategy Have your say Brimbank City Council has prepared a new five-year Draft Economic Development Strategy and is seeking feedback from community. The Draft Strategy maintains a focus on growing the Brimbank economy and supporting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through: • Business support and attraction • Investment attraction and facilitation • Employment participation and growth. For more information and to provide feedback visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au by 15 September 2022
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• Support and encourage youth to socially engage in the community.
A new $14 million healthcare project is expected to ease the pressure on Victoria’s health system as it continues to buckle under demand.Thestate’s emergency departments are the previousquarterhittingbusiesttheyhaveeverbeen,withpresentationsarecord486,701inthemostrecent–anincreaseof5.1percentfromthequarter.
trip to the ED,” Mr Andrews said. “The global pandemic has put health systems around the country under unprecedented pressure - and this is part of our comprehensive plan to deliver the care Victorians need, when they need it, close to home.”
Mr Whiteside said the policy did not have an end date, but identified actions to be taken within the first year, in two to five years as well asMayorbeyond.Jasmine Nguyen said rethinking the functionality of Brimbank’s streets would help create more liveable and greener neighbourhoods, with better path networks that promote active and healthy communities.
Footscray Edge Ensembles lead artist Chala Mohamed will join a number of other western performers in presenting the program’s original new work ‘Distortions’ at the Footscray Community Arts Centre on Saturday, December 10. (Supplied)
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From a prince looking to kill his father to claim the throne to characters searching for love through time and space, Western Edge Youth Arts’ newest work is a unique beast as it combines the work of three Edge Ensembles theatre groups. The Footscray, Wyndham and St Albans ensembles are combining their separate works which they developed for 15 weeks to create ‘Distortion’, a story combining time travel and curses to tell a story of power and greed. Western Edge co-artistic director John Marc Desengano said the Edge Ensembles groups combines young people from across the west and allowed them to write and produce their own theatre pieces.
Plan for green neighbourhoods
“This program is called Edge Ensembles for good reason, as we believe strongly in the power of community and collaboration, and our participants discover the true meaning of what it is to be part of an ensemble,” he said. “These are their stories, their creative genius and their Footscrayprogram.”EdgeEnsembles lead artist Chala Mohamed, who is also a participant in the Collective-In-Training program, said taking part in an Edge Ensembles is contributing to his“It’sdevelopment.actuallyhelped me become a stronger actor,” he Westernsaid.Edge Youth Arts will present ‘Distortion’ at the Footscray Community Arts Centre from 7pm to 8.30pm on Saturday, September 10.
Dangerous waste has been discovered at a site in Sunshine North, following an investigation by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) The EPA acted upon the dumped waste found at 270 McIntyre Road, Sunshine North on August 12 with the disposal said to be ongoing. At the site was a mix of industrial
enforcedandcouldinStevetimes.todirectionFireuncoverWorkSafediscovery.inspectionmonitoringreasonswheremanager.leaseholderownedthehydrocarbonpotentiallywasteanddangerousgoodsthatincludedflammablematerialssuchasoils,solvents,andacids,EPAsaid.ThepropertyisstategovernmentbutoverseenbyaprivateandprofessionalfacilitiesTheEPAcouldnotdisclosethewastecamefromforlegalastheinvestigationisongoing.ThewastewasdiscoveredfollowingthatresultedinanEPAtheweekpriortotheTheEPAworkedwithpolice,andBrimbankcounciltothewaste.CleanupofthesiteisongoingwithRescueVictoriaassistingandlegalputinplacefromtheEPAensurethesiteiskeptsecureatallEPAwestmetroregionalmanager,Lansdellsaid:“Ourcommunitythewestdoesnotdeservethisandnotbeleftatriskfromchemicalindustrialwastewhichiswhywe’vesuchquickaction”.
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By Dora Houpis Brimbank council’s recently-adopted plan for the city’s future design aims to focus less on car travel and more on creating liveable and greenerCouncillorsneighbourhoods.recentlyvoted to adopt in full the 41-page Creating Streets for People Policy, focused on how Brimbank’s streets should look, function and support the community in the future. The guide to designing streets in the future supports less car driving and parking and more walking and cycling. It also focuses on planting more trees and vegetation and reusing storm water.
Mr Whiteside said the council had not yet decided on the policy’s funding.
“The number of car spaces removed is not determined. The implementation of the policy will not necessarily require removal of car spaces,” he said. “With each project, council will complete an assessment of existing and required car spaces to ensure adequate on-street parking.”
Although the councils’ agenda stated the policy would have “significant financial impacts”, Brimbank council last week could not say how much it would cost to implement.
“The implementation of this policy will be considered by council in future budget submissions with some costs associated with existing budgets,” he said.
“The improvements to outdoor spaces will enhance liveability in Brimbank, create safer public spaces, more trees and greenery and deliver more opportunities for outdoor dining and socialising,” she said.
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Although the policy discourages local car trips, it acknowledges the continued need for carSometravel.of the policy’s initiatives are already in place in Brimbank, like the vegetation and moveable seating in Hampshire Road, Sunshine. But the policy contains examples of intiatives adopted by councils nearby, in NSW and in London. It also includes low-cost, cost-neutral and no-cost proposals. These include road artwork and creating parklets. Brimbank infrastructure and city services director Neil Whiteside car parking spaces may not necessarily decrease.
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communityIfromforcommunityyearofsecondaryvocationalRichmondshethroughVictorianswhichandtheBascohasbeenrecognisedasanambassadorforstategovernment’sVocationalEducationTraining[VET]Championsinitiative,aimedtoshowcasehigh-achievingwhohavebuiltsuccessfulcareersvocationaleducationandtraining.NowanEpworthHealthCaretheatrenurse,startedasagraduatenurseatEpworthfouryearsago.MsBascosaidshewasgratefulforthetrainingshereceivedduringhereducation.“IstudiedVETcommunityservicesaspartmyVCEsubjectsatBraybrookCollegein11and12,undertakingplacementsatlocalhubsandanemploymentservicepeoplewithdisabilities,”shesaid.“IknewanearlyageIlovedadvocatingforpeople.“WhenIstudiedcommunityservices,engagedwithvulnerablegroupsintheandIdecidednursingwasthe right path for me.” Ms Basco initially worked with brain injury rehabilitation patients, before moving to orthopaedics and into her current role as an anaesthetic and recovery nurse, but has continued to volunteer at Braybrook College to speak to students about the values of the VET program.“Iloveencouraging people and making sure their rights are respected and their dignity is maintained,” she said.
Epworth Richmond executive general manager Allison Evans said it was “wonderful” to have Ms Basco recognised as a champion of the VET program. “The fact she remains involved in her old school, helping and inspiring students, speaks volumes,” she said. “They are the sort of qualities we look for when we hire staff at Epworth.”
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4 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU 12564334-SN34-22 > IN BRIEF Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Economic Development Strategy - Give your feedback on our priorities for the economic growth of Brimbank • Creative Brimbank Market Research - Let us know what you want to see from Arts & Culture • St Andrews Park upgrade - Give your feedback on our draft concept design • Derrimut St Albion UpgradeFeedback on the draft concept plan closing this week • Draft Carers Plan 2022-2025 - Tell us what you think of our draft Carers Plan. Will it help carers in Brimbank? • Melbourne Airport Third Runway –Council is calling for a range of actions by Federal and State governments to minimise the harm to human health • Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre – Join our mailing list and stay up-to-date on the new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre as we get ready to open • Melbourne Airport Rail in Sunshine and Albion –Sign our petition Your Councillors are always happy to hear from you Cr Victoria Borg 0429365527 CrBorg@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Sarah Branton 0407836064 CrBranton@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Thuy Dang (Deputy Mayor) 0437744803 CrDang@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Sam David JP 0429355239 CrDavid@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Maria Kerr 0437796630 CrKerr@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Bruce Lancashire 0429637689 CrLancashire@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Trung Luu 0437826450 CrLuu@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Jasmine Nguyen (Mayor) 0437740042 CrNguyen@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Jae Papalia 0437838710 CrPapalia@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Ranka Rasic 0437861296 CrRasic@brimbank.vic.gov.au Cr Virginia Tachos 0428915671 CrTachos@brimbank.vic.gov.au Contact us: Telephone 9249 4000 brimbank.vic.gov.au131450 Local call costs apply Use Brimby, the new online virtual assistant All information was correct at the time of printing. For latest information about the impacts of COVID-19 on Council’s services visit brimbank.vic.gov.au. For the latest information on restrictions visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au Calling local storytellers Are you an emerging writer or performer who lives, works, studies or plays in TheBrimbank?2023Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival is set for 16-25 March and we’re inviting you to get involved. We’re scheduling events to showcase the talents of local authors. Local authors can be part of panel discussions, author talks, workshops, public readings book launches or an exhibition. Visit writersfestivalbrimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/ for more information and to complete the online application form by Monday 19 September 2022. Brimbank Community Fund Local groups working with young people are encouraged to apply for funding of up to $5,000 through the 2022 Brimbank Community Fund grants program. This year’s grants focus on young people and aim to help them stay at school, get jobs and keep healthy. Applications must be lodged by 5pm on Thursday 22 September. For more information or to apply for a grant visit brimbankcommunityfund.org Help us make a big splash when we open the doors of the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre for the first time. We’re edging much closer to the finishing line and plan to be open to the public by mid-September 2022. We look forward to you coming along and being among the first to enjoy features like: • A 50 metre, 10 lane Olympic-sized swimming pool • Two massive water slides • Kids’ splash park with slides and water features • Warm water exercise pool with separate spa, steam room and sauna • Health club across two levels accessible 24/7 • Four dedicated group fitness studios for classes such as Reformer Pilates, Yoga and Cycle • Six suite wellness centre • Fresh food café with indoor/outdoor dining areas • Crèche • Community program room and more. It’s your last chance to secure a foundation membership and lock in the lowest rate. You can also enrol for children or adult swimming lessons, enquire about facility hire and explore our remaining job opportunities. For more information visit bawc.brimbank.vic.gov.au or call us today 9249 4635 Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre opening in September
Former Braybrook College student Christine Basco.
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A new Keilor rail station mooted
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 65 already gone. MTIA8388 Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes Airport Drive, Tullamarine Until early 2023Inbound entry lane to M80 Ring Road Robinsons Road, Deer Park 9pm 2 Sept to 5am 12 Sept Between Hatchlands Drive and Waigani Avenue
“It gives broader access for residents who live in the west and north-west,” she said. Ms Stokes said if the new station added only a couple of minutes to the trip than that was an added benefit. The proposed station would reportedly be a “Western Gateway Station”, was expected to add one or two minutes in travel time and cost anextra$200million aspartofthe$10billion Melbourne Airport Rail Link. The station, proposed for Roberts Road on the border of Keilor East and Airport West, would be an additional station between Sunshine and Melbourne Airport, according toThereports.state government today would not confirm to Star Weekly details about a proposed new rail station. The government is believed to be still working on the detailed design of the project. A government spokeswoman said the airport rail link would be good for Victoria.
“After 50 years of talking about a train line to directorworld,”Victorianstheairport,wewillbuildit–betterconnectingtothecity,thesuburbsandthethespokeswomansaid.BrimbankinfrastructureandcityservicesNeilWhitesidesaidthecouncil supported any plans for a new railway station at Keilor “DeliveringPark. a new station at Keilor Park would improve public transport access in the north-east of the municipality, as well as the neighbouring suburb of Airport West in the City of Moonee Valley,” he said.
A growing Sunshine zoo
“Anyone from kids to old people will stop to have a look at them.”
Mr Nguyen came to Australia in 1989 from Vietnam.Hesaid he has always loved Japanese Bonsai and although he has a Japanese grandmother he said it’s more of a respectful hobby for him than a cultural connection. This is the second home he’s created the still life zoo, previously living in Barnett Street, he’s picked up and started again on Duke Street in Sunshine. He said the hedges begin in pots before being transferred to the garden underneath a wire skeleton shaped like an animal. He said it can take up to seven years for them to take their full shape. His next project is to craft the bonsai trees that are currently growing scattered throughout the garden, but framing is set up for a second giraffe to take shape over the next few years.
By Dora Houpis Brimbank residents say they would welcome plans for a new rail station near Keilor as part of the Melbourne Airport Rail Link. Brimbank Ratepayers and Residents Association president Irene Stokes said such a plan would be good for the area.
An eye-catching display of carefully shaped hedges are hidden among the streets of Sunshine.Maintained by Phung Nguyen, it’s hard to walk past without stopping for a peek. Mr Nguyen says the inspiration for his unique creations stems from his childhood. “It’s my hobby, in my childhood I would see cartoon animals and then when I grew up and read magazines I would see the Japanese bonsai and think, I want to do that,” he said.
Mr Whiteside said a station at this location would “further increase the public transport catchment of Sunshine” and increase job, health and commercial opportunities in the western-metropolitan region.
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Children and staff celebrated Book Week by dressing as characters from their favourite novels at the Duke Street Community House on Tuesday, August 23. Colourful costumes of book characters like the ‘Incredible Hulk’ and ‘Where’s Wally’ , as well as princesses and crocodiles filled the Duke Street centre in Sunshine. Holly McGuinness caught up with the group, capturing the day and talking to participants about their most loved books.
Above: Duke Street Community Centre children dressed up for Book Week with educators, Tien as Where’s Wally, Maree as Eeyore, Belinda as a unicorn and Julie as Guinevere from Camelot.
6 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 BOOK WEEK STARWEEKLY.COM.AU Find out more :
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By Karen Sweeney, AAP There could be more searches of a remote Victorian alpine region campsite where campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered. Their accused killer, Caroline Springs man Greg Lynn, faced Sale Magistrates Court on Tuesday, August 23 ahead of a contested committal hearing scheduled for January. The 55-year-old airline pilot’s barrister Dermot Dann told a brief hearing that he had received a “highlights package” of covert surveillance on Lynn’s car and home, but had not receive full recordings or transcripts. Prosecutor Olivia Sparrow said there were
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the number of young people in need of help was“Waitconcerning.listsareout of control. Mental health statistics, through the roof,” he said . “There is a wicked problem here in the west and it takes rich conversation, immediate action to help solve it.”
events,communitytoalternatehadmore.Christmascommunityawithdrawnsince$40,000religiousThecurrentCarolineSpringseventisrunbygroupInChurch,whichhasreceivedinfundingannuallyfromcouncil2017.ThereportproposedthatthefundingbefromInChurchandusedforcouncil-runevent,whichwouldincludeperformances,atwilightmarket,rovingentertainmentandThereportstatedthatnopublicconsultationbeenundertakeninpreparingthereport.CouncillorSteveAbboushiproposedanmotionthatcouncilprovidefundingInChurchthisyearandconsultwiththeaboutthefutureofChristmaswhichwascarriedunanimously.
Cr Abboushi said that convincing his fellow councillors to vote against a council-run event in Caroline Springs did not come easily.
The hub is at 24 Devonshire Road (entrance via Clarke Street) in Sunshine. Holly McGuinness Youth Projects’ Tom Downie, Centre for Multicultural Youth’s Dinuki Rajapaksha, Youth Projects youth advisory group’s Hope Hood and Youth Projects chief executive Ben Vasililou.
A Youth Projects hub has opened in Sunshine, making it easier for young people to access specialist employment and homelessness services.Youth Projects is a not-for-profit organisation that works with young people across Melbourne. The organisation is expanding its services to the western suburbs, with similar hubs also opened in Melton and Werribee. Chief executive officer Ben Vasiliou said the hub is designed to be a place young people can feel safe, secure, and is designed on the theory of“Thisself-determination.isourmoment to ensure young people can recover from the pandemic,” he said. Youth Projects said it has already put 544 workyoungpeopleintosustainableandmeaningfulinthewest,howeverMrVasiliousaid
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Melton council has quashed potential plans for a new Christmas event in the municipality that would have seen funding taken away from a community organisation and put into a fresh council event. A report presented to the August 15 council meeting recommended council plan and deliver an annual Christmas event in Caroline Springs, in addition to the Carols by Candlelight event held in Melton.
“I contacted the church the day of the meeting, to talk to the pastor and see how he was feeling about it and he had no idea that this was even on the cards,” Cr Abboushi said.“Ididn’t think it was the right thing to do … the church feedback was that planning had already commenced for this year,” he said.
The area where Russell Hill and Carol Clay were allegedly murdered may be searched again. Edwards, AAP)
Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY 7 STARWEEKLY.COM.AU NEWS Dorr-e Dari A poetic crash course in the language of love 2 – 3 September Fairfax Theatre Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne, Vic, 3004. First Time in Melbourne! Arts Centre Melbourne and PYT Fairfield present Scan for $10 tickets Switch off the dating apps, forget the nightclubs and tune in to a thousand-year strong tradition of courtly Persian love poetry. Through intimate storytelling and epic ballads from the streets of Kabul, Tehran and Quetta, via Western Sydney, your hosts Hasiba, Jawad and Mahdi will guide you on the path to love. Friday 2 September 7.30pm Saturday 3 September 1.30pm and 7.30pm ﻫﺰارز8@ﺎیدﻧ.ﺎیوﮐﻨ.ﺪ;ﻠﻮب5ﮕﺬار8ﺪ،ﮐﻨﺎررادوﺳ-.ﺎ/ﻫﺎیﺑﺮﻧﺎﻣﻪﻫﺎیﺷ@ﺎﻧﻪراﻓﺮاﻣﻮشﺳﺎﻟﻪﺷﻌﺮﻓﺎرHﻗﺪم5ﮕﺬار8ﺪﻗﺼﻪﮔﻮ/ﻫﺎیﺟﺎﻧ@ﺨﺶوﺣﻤﺎﺳﻪﻫﺎیز8@ﺎﺟﺎدەﻫﺎی;ﺎ5ﻞ،ﺗﻬﺮانوﮐY8ﺘﻪ،ﻣﻨﺪﺗﻮاﻧﺎ،ﺣﺴ^@ﻪ،ﺟﻮادوﻣﻬﺪیﺷﻤﺎراﺳ.ﺪ/ﻏﺮ/ﺟﺎدەﻫﺎی.وﭘﯿﭻﻋﺸﻖراﻫﻨﻤﺎ/ﺧﻮاﻫﺪﮐﺮد SOUTHBANKBOULEVARD HAMERHALLARTSCENTREMELBOURNE STKILDAROADCITYROAD FLINDERSSTATIONST 12562725-SN34-22
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Cr Abboushi said he’d convinced councillors that it was too close to Christmas to make the change, but the option for a second council-run event would be reviewed next year. In Church spokesperson Christine Pettit said the organisation was “very grateful” to receive funding for another year and had always created an event where everyone was welcome.“We’re so grateful that we can do it live this year, because the last few years have been online, we’re really looking forward to seeing everybody and everybody’s welcome.”
Briefs Inaugural youth forum Brimbank youth are encouraged to share their vision for the area by participating in the council’s inaugural Brimbank Youth Forum on Saturday, September 10. The forum will be at the Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans, 10am to 4pm. youth-forum/https://brimbankyouth.com/brimbank-Details:
The headspace team in purple: Rachel Morrison, Hayden Williams, Zoey Bui at front with Winn Ma, Gugu Nkomo, Anastasia Amadi, Daniel De Fazio, Nelly Alvarado and Linda Campbell. (Holly McGuinness)
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Youth workshops Police have charged a 20-year-old Brooklyn man following a firearms incident in St Albans on Sunday morning. Investigators have been told there was an altercation between three people near a fast-food restaurant on St Albans Road about 8.45am. A firearm was discharged and the one shot fired hit a blue Holden Commodore. A man and woman allegedly involved in the altercation fled in the Commodore. The Commodore was then involved in a collision with a marked police vehicle and the man and woman allegedly fled the scene. They were arrested a short time later. The Brooklyn man has been charged with reckless conduct endangering life and has been remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on September 6. A 21-year-old woman from Werribee was released pending further inquires.
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A sea of purple could be seen at Sunshine headspace on Friday as staff celebrated Wear it Purple Day creating visibility for and celebrating young LGBTQIA+ individuals. Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people.
“The teenage years are a time when many of us get a sense of our gender identity and sexuality or when new questions may arise,” Hayden said. They encourage anyone who is aged between 12-255 who may have questions about their identity to reach out to the team. headspace national clinical advisor Rupert Saunders said it is vital we work towards making society a place that’s respectful and welcoming to all, especially to queer young people.MrSaunders says to become a good ally individuals can get informed and learn about peoplelookspeakLGBQTIA+experiences,opencommunication,upwhenyouseehatefulbehaviourandforsignsofmentaldistresstohelpdirecttogethelp.
Access team clinician Hayden Williams said headspace supported many young people who are LGBTQIA+ to affirm these parts of their lives and to feel confident in themselves at home, school and in the community. headspace reported that 61 per cent of LGBTQIA+ young people it surveyed experience high or very high levels of psychological distress, more than double that of heterosexual and cisgender individuals.
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Purple patch of support
Bester also aims to communicate empathy non-verbally in her work, presenting a level of
The coroner made no recommendations in her findings, noting Mr Deng’s case was unlike other police pursuits and there did not appear to be a systemic issue within Victoria Police. But the published findings should inform training,andenhancepolicemodulesforon-footpursuitthecoronersaid.
Connecting a community in a post COVID-19 world, Elzette Bester’s art is intended as a vibrant exploration of empathy and human connection.Shewants the pieces to represent the community which has welcomed her as a migrant, neurodiverse woman who lives in Ardeer.“It’sa visual celebration of what we do in the community, the Kororoit Creek, the flora and fauna, our birds, insects, frogs,” Bester said. Her exhibition ‘Colour Outside The Lines’ is now open to the public at the Hunt Club, Deer Park.The exhibition is a collection of works over the last 10 years. “I wanted to see my work and see people standing in front of it,”Bester said. “Wecanseeartonlinebuttherealconnection is standing in front of it.”
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Coroner clears police over death
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By Tara Cosoleto, AAP A Victorian coroner has found a police officer acted appropriately when he chased a man who was later struck and killed by a car in Melbourne’s west. A Victorian man was struck and killed while fleeing police but the senior constable who chased after him acted appropriately, a coroner has Territory29-year-old,westCierPolicefound.pulledoverStAlbansdriverBakMayerDengonBallaratRoadinMelbourne’sontheeveningofApril19,2019.Thewhowasdrivinghisfriend’sFordwithfivepassengers,wasunlicensed and disqualified from driving at the time. He had also been drinking. Mr Deng provided his name, address, and date of birth to police but had no documents to confirm his identity. He also eventually admitted to officers that he did not have a licence. When the senior constable returned to his police car to check Mr Deng’s name, the 29-year-old got out of his car and started walking away. Mr Deng was worried he would be arrested so he chose to flee the scene, his friends told last year’s inquest.
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Have copies of Star Weekly in your business as a service to the community. We are activley looking for businesses with high traffic flows to carry FREE newspapers for the public Contact us on (03) 8318 5777 NOW! . 12546359-JW17-22 Elzette Bester. (Damjan Janevski) 295420_02
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crossed over two lanes of traffic. He jumped over a metal barrier in the road’s median strip and was immediately hit by a BMW. Mr Deng died in hospital the next day from significant headTheinjuries. 29-year-old was previously convicted three times of unlicensed driving but there was no evidence to suggest Mr Deng wanted to put himself at risk, coroner Sarah Gebert found on Tuesday 16 August. Rather he wanted to avoid arrest. She was satisfied the senior constable could have formed the opinion that Mr Deng provided the wrong name when he chose to run. There were no adverse comments on the actions of the police or the BMW driver, Ms Gebert said. She found there was no evidence to suggest that police pulled over Mr Deng’s car because of his South Sudanese ethnicity. The senior constable also showed dignity and respect towards Mr Deng during his discussions with him, which were captured on body-worn footage.
A vibrant, safe and liveable City accessible to all I don’t know about you, but I’m really excited about our upcoming Djerriwarrh Festival in November! We’ve already announced our high-profile headline act for the main stage - ARIA award-winners Eskimo Joe – and the full musical line-up will be released soon. It will be the first Djerriwarrh Festival since 2019 and we’ve pulled out all the stops. There will be exciting free kids’ activities and performances in the kid’s zone, a big street parade to kick things off, market stalls bursting with wares from local artists and designers, a food truck alley serving delicious treats, a pet expo, and captivating performances at the intercultural stage. You can get all the latest information at djerriwarrhfest. com.au
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Council continues to strive to ensure everyone in our community feels safe, connected and happy. We have successfully advocated for the duplication of the Melton rail line, secured a commitment at a State level to build Melton Hospital, and campaigned to locate the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal in our City. But we’re not done yet. We’re also seeking to establish a local TAFE trade training centre to provide education and skills development opportunities in preparation for the Melton Hospital and the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal, that together will unlock around 100,000 local jobs. We’re also running our Fix Our Roads campaign requesting major roads upgrades in our City, including Western Highway. If you haven’t already, add your voice to the campaign at fixourroads.com.au Don’t hesitate to contact me yourorsophie.ramsey@melton.vic.gov.auaton0412584067.I’dlovetohearthoughtsaboutCoburnWard.
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I hope you’re all keeping warm and well during our chilly winter. The City of Melton’s Lifelong Learning Festival runs from 3 to 10 September. Please join us at the community launch on Saturday 3 September, 11am – 2pm at the Amphitheatre on High Street, Melton. The Festival celebrates lifelong learning in all its forms, and encourages everyone, regardless of age, ability, or interest, to try something different, develop new skills and create connections. Check out meltonlearning.com.au for more information.
Art, footy and mental health come together in this fantastical exhibition about uncovering our unconscious relationship with gender roles. With the help of Jungian psychology, artist Julie Zapasa plays with diverse expressions of masculine and feminine in artworks that put a creative spin on the symbols and colours of much-loved Australian Football League teams. Using footy as a metaphor for the heroic battle of the mind, Julie explores ways people can navigate patriarchal conditioning, and ultimately contribute to Team Humanity.
Anima Animus runs until 27 November at CS Gallery, Caroline Springs.
Business Excellence Awards
Nominations close 7 September so nominate today at melton.vic.gov.au/mbea
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DeemingMoira CrMajdlikKathy CrRamseySophie Cr ShannonJulie CrTurnerBob Cr VandenbergAshleigh Your Councillors – Visit melton.vic.gov.au/councillors to find your ward Councillors and their contact details
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Advocacy is a challenging undertaking, especially in a fast-growing, diverse community like ours. Local needs range from park upgrades and early years programs for children, through to major investments in health facilities, roads upgrades and an accessible, efficient, public transport system.
Cr Goran Kesic Quickly and easily connect with us online: Instagramfacebook.com/cityofmeltonmelton.vic.gov.au@cityofmeltonofficial
Dog StrategyOff-lead Walking our dogs has great recreational and social benefits for both us and our furry friends. We want to identify off-lead and on-lead opportunities for dog owners and their dogs whilst considering the needs of other people and activities that use our open spaces. We want to hear from everyone, whether you own a dog or not, to understand your interests and concerns when it comes to dogs in open spaces. For more information and to complete the survey by 18 September, visit: conversations.melton.vic.gov.au/dogs
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Do you know a local business that goes above and beyond with excellent service, products and follow-up? Then nominate them for the 2022 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards! The 2022 Business Excellence Awards categories are: Innovation and Creativity; Adaptability; Diversity and Inclusion; Disability Inclusion; Sustainability Leadership, and; Customer Excellence. The Business of the Year Award will be decided by the judging panel from the individual category awards.
Mayor Cr Goran Kesic Mayor Cr Lara Carli Cr Cr
There is still time to nominate local businesses in our 2022 City of Melton Business Excellence Awards. Nominations close 7 September and it’s a great opportunity to celebrate and support our local businesses. We also want to hear from all dog owners and non-dog owners alike to help create better dog off-lead experiences across the City of Melton. We’re developing a Dog Off-Lead Strategy to help identify off-lead and on-lead opportunities for dog owners and their dogs, while considering the needs of everyone who spends time in our open spaces. You can have your say at our website until 18 Finally,September.it’syour last chance to book your spot in one of our free workshops at the Lifelong Learning Festival. It’s a great opportunity to learn something new and have some fun. You can book at regardinggoran.kesic@melton.vic.gov.aumePleasemeltonlearning.com.au/festivalfeelfreetocontacton0437241436oranyCouncilissues.
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Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club hosted a hugely successful tournament in August, with over 80 players registered to take part. People came from far and wide to take to the courts at Eric Boardman Stadium on August 18, with players from clubs including Craigieburn, Northern Ladies, Werribee, Geelong, Thornburn, Bendigo, Ballarat and the Sikh Ladies Badminton getting involved. Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club secretary Cathie Briggs said with membership numbers dwindling after COVID-19 lockdowns, it was great to see such involvement.
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“Many of our members worked tirelessly to ensure the day was a success, that includes wrapping gifts, arranging raffle tickets, preparing courts, equipment, and food, canvassing local businesses, preparing documents and grading players,” Ms Briggs
The store is open Thursday 7am–9pm, Friday 7am–9pm, Saturday7am–9pm, Sunday 8am–8pm, Monday 7am–9pm, Tuesday7am–9pm and Wednesday 7am–9pm at 10/8 Hatchlands Drive. Drop by today and say hello to the friendly staff. By shopping at IGA customers have a chance to give back to the community thanks to the IGA Community Chest Program. For more on the community chest as well as recipe ideas and this week’s specials go to iga.com.au Assistant manager Khushdil Singh is one of the friendly faces at the improved Deer Park IGA. (Damjan Janevski) 295014
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Ever wanted to learn how to make your own beautiful spice blend? Then come on down to the Braybrook Community Hub on Tuesday, September 13 at 10am. The spice blend will also be used in a lentil soup on the day for participants to enjoy. Participation is $10.
Brimbank council is hosting a series of community governance training workshops plus ongoing access to a range of resources aiming to support community groups and small organisations with planning, operations, and decision-making. Attendance is free but registration is required.
■ Marlene, 0498 329 290
The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group.
Maltese Folklore club Join Maltese Folklore Club Klabb Ghannejja Maltin for a special family night event on Saturday, September 3. The club is also open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 6pm for dinner with traditional Maltese singing (ghanna) and guitarists. 0412 Brimbank Awards
The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you.
■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817
Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future. Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620
■ Ann, 0425 705 150 Melton South Knit & Natter All are 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 Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420 U3A Melton U3A Melton offers among its activities a Book Group, Australian History and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active.
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Seniors citizens meet The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend.
Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a lovely variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket.
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Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
Melton Friendship Group Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734
Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739 Melton Bridge Club
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■ https://bit.ly/3Qncakw Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It meets at Deer Park Senior Citizens, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572
Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park
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A community market next to the iconic Eynesbury Homestead. The market is on the fourth Sunday of the month. It features a great range of food trucks, artisans, makers and more. Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh Boomerang Bags Bacchus Marsh makes reusable shopping bags from rescued fabric. They’re looking for people to cut, sew, iron and market our bags. Meets on the first Sunday each month at the Darley Neighbourhood House 2-4pm. Find the Facebook group for more details.
Sewing classes Beginners Sewing courses return to Melton South Community Centre in term three, available on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons. Learn all the basics of machine sewing in this eight-week pre-accredited course and make your own fabric creations. Cost: $30/$20 concession. ■ 9747 8576 Digital spreadsheet course Learn the essentials of Microsoft Excel in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week beginners course, designed for people not familiar with the program. Create your own spreadsheets and discover how to make your life easier. Cost: $30/$20 concession; ■ 9747 8576
Melton South Community Centre is offering Thai and Vietnamese cooking classes for anyone wanting to make some new friends and create a variety of delicious Asian dishes. Cost: $65/$60 concession. ■ 9747 8576
The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857 Plant produce swap Bring plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, veggies or fruit from your garden, or a recipe, to swap with other produce-loving green thumbs at Sunbury Library on Saturday, September 3, from 10.30am-noon. To swap means to bring one from home and take one home, and all levels of experience are welcome.
The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am.
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A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you.
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The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre currently holds a girls night on Wednesday evenings for 10 to 18 year olds and a drop-in night for all aged between 12 to 25 years old. The centre runs on donations and will be holding fundraising car boot market days on September 10, October 8 and November 12 from 10am. Proceeds will go towards supporting local youth.
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The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576
Nominations are open for the We Are Brimbank Awards until 5pm on Friday, September 2. The awards include six categories and will be judged by a panel of Brimbank community leaders with winners announced Friday, October 28.
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14 BRIMBANK & NORTHWEST STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 30 August, 2022 No. 096 No. 096 No. 096 ACROSS 1 Underground railway (6) 4 Cutting tool (8) 9 Female name (5) 10 Christmas plant (9) 11 Overturn (5) 12 Compile (9) 13 Room for cleansing (8) 15 Prosper (6) 16 Engaging (6) 18 Buyers (8) 23 First screen of a video game (5,4) 24 Scent (5) 26 Light-headed (9) 27 Finished (5) 28 Finish (8) 29 Central Asian fruit (6) DOWN 1 Yield to (7) 2 Alloy (5) 3 Device to connect noncompatible equipment (7) 5 Cover (6) 6 Stain (7) 7 Unduly prominent (9) 8 Ghost (7) 10 Very small (5) 14 Waterproof canvas cover (9) 16 Relating to a mystical Jewish movement (7) 17 Inborn (7) 19 Periods of 60 minutes (5) 20 Tableland (7) 21 Wrap a baby tightly (7) 22 Exceeding (6) 25 Ancient (5) PUZZLES QUICK DECODERCROSSWORD WORDFIT 9-LETTER WORD 5x5 QUICK QUIZ 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. No. 096 85 1 3462 78 3 265 9 12 6 3254 9852 41 5 9 462 easy 5 193 876 731 6 36 49 5 25 7 18 9 61 4 32 medium 28 3 76324 21 6 65 7 7349 1 5 4197 4 49 hard No. 096 SUDOKU 1 In which year was Stonehenge (pictured) roped off from the public as a result of serious erosion? 2 Which four days each year, however, does English Heritage still permit access to the site? 3 Under Italian law, dry pasta can only be made from either of which two ingredients (and water)? 4 The Ishihara colour test is used to test for what? 5 What is the floral emblem of Queensland? 6 How many teams play in the National Rugby League competition? 7 What species originates from the lake underlying Mexico City and is sold as a pet under the name 'wooper looper' in Japan? 8 Pteromechanophobia is a fear of what? 9 What is the official currency of Nauru? 10 At 44 hectares and with a population of around 900, what is the smallest country in the world by both area and population? achy,ahoy,ashy,canopy,cony,copy,cosy,cyan,cyst,hasty,hays,hypo, nasty,nosy,pansy,panty,pasty,patchy,pays,pony,posy,python, scanty,shanty,soapy,soya,spay,stay,stony,SYCOPHANT,synth, syphon,tansy,toys,yacht,yaps Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. O N C T A S D U A D O C N T R E T E A R S O D I U M A U D I O S C E N T T E R S E Y A HS T P 18 words: Good 27 words: Very good 36 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: 3 LETTERS ADD ALL AND ANT ARE DDT DUE EAR EWE EYE FEW GEE GEM IRE LAY OAR PEA RYE SAG SEA SPA TAG TIN TOP 4 LETTERS ACRE BANK BOSS DEER DESK GABS GRAM MERE MEWS MUGS OVEN RELY SLAG TICK 5 LETTERS ABOVE AGILE ALERT ANGLE AROMA ARSES BAGEL BINGO BLASE CASES CLEAR DEBIT EAGLE EDGER ELEGY GALAS GENES GLIDE GOADS IRATE ISSUE KNEES LEADS LEASE LEGAL LINER LINGO MILKY OCTAL OGLED OXIDE RAKES RANGE RAVEL SEEKS SLANG SPECK START STEAK TASKS TIARA TIPSY TREKS TRUCK UPEND URINE VENUE WAFTS WANTS YESES 6 LETTERS ARTIST DRAGON ERECTS LESSON 7 LETTERS ANGRIER AVOWING ENTRIES GIRDLED PETTING VILLAGE 8 LETTERS DEMANDED DOGGEREL RELAPSES SUFFIXED 12345678910111213 14151617181920212223242526 S N I J K F Y M E P C O R Q T L H D G V X W Z U A B Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible 02-09-22Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com 625741938 851473296 273185649 349568721 492816573 918624357 187392465 736259814 564937182 easy medium hard 987265314 593476281 476892135 265143978 718529643 132654897 341987526 624318759 859731462 947528631 756839214 829165347 612973485 138254796 573492168 385641972 294716853 461387529 1 14 7 20 2 15 8 21 3 16 9 22 4 17 10 23 5 18 11 24 6 19 12 25 13 26 UB 1.ANSWERS:19772.Summerandwintersolstice,springandautumnequinox3.Durum wheatflourordurumwheatsemolina4.Red-greencolourdeficiencies(insight)5.Cooktown orchid6.167.Axolotl8.Flying9.Australiandollar10.VaticanCity
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18. At which Olympics was Ella Green a member of Australia’s gold medalwinning national rugby sevens team?
15. Which Dutch soccer manager led Australia’s national men’s team as far as the round-of-16 at the 2006 World Cup?
19. In what ladder position did Carlton finish the 2022 AFL home and away season?
23. AFL’s Brisbane Lions have a club song with the tune of what country’s national anthem?
17. Which former professional road racing cyclist married his longtime partner Anna Hansen in 2022?
27. What sport is Evonne Goolagong Cawley most famous for playing? 28. Name the documentary miniseries centred on the career of Michael Jordan. 29. How many Paralympic gold medals has wheelchair racer Kurt Fearnley won? 30. Newcastle Knights’ Hannah Southwell suffered a season-ending injury to what body part during a round one NRLW match?
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7. Talented AFL ruckman Paddy Ryder, recently announced his retirement from which club?
8. Which country came third in the medals tally at the Commonwealth2022 games? The Matildas are set to play which team in the FIFA World Cup warm-up in AndNovember?whichAustralian city will host the game? Over what distance is a marathon run?
13. In the 1993 film Rudy, the titular character dreams of playing American football at which US college? How many tries did Frank Burge score for rugby league club Glebe, versus University in round 7 of 1920?
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12. Former Adelaide player Ben Rutten last coached which AFL club?
16. Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is set to return to the WNBL after signing with which team for the 202223 season?
20. In the 2006 film The Damned United, Welsh actor Michael Sheen plays the coach of which English soccer club?
26. Which stadium is home to the English national football team?
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Interior The increase in the horizontal exterior allows for a boost to the wheelbase and cabin space in general, something not lost on occupants aboard the test vehicle. In a first for Jeep, the Grand Cherokee L boasts Uberesque seating for a driver and six passengers in space and comfort. All three rows are easily accessed, even the power-operated third row, with the second row tumbling well out of the way, leaving the back to weigh in with adult leg room. Carry-on bits and pieces find a home in a range of storage spaces, including a deep box in the centre console and bottle holders in the centre and doors all round. Rear passengers have the advantage of retractable blinds, just in time for summer heatwave predictions. Luggage is not left behind in the storage stakes, with 487 litres available with all three rows in use, leading up to a cavernous 2395 litres with the two sets of rear seatbacks folded flat. There’s a cabin-wide cubby under the floor where the jack is stored. Infotainment speakers,950upforAstate-ofthe-artMcIntoshaudioisnowofferedthefirsttimeinafull-sizeSUV.Itismadeofa17-channelamplifierproducinguptoWattsofpowerthrough19custom-madeincludinga10-inchsub-woofer.
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A new-generation five-seat model - with the same technology and styling as the seven-seat L - will follow to Australia later this year, with the option of 4xe plug-in hybrid power.
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Safety Top-shelf safety features take the Grand Cherokee L Summit to new heights. These include adaptive cruise control with stop/go, full speed collision warning with autonomous braking and pedestrian and cyclist detection. Then there’s blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert and, last but not least, active laneAllmanagement.theseusea selection of loud warning beeps at times hard to pinpoint the source of the potential trouble, while driving assistance, such as active lane management, can be over-intrusive.
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Grand Cherokee has become grander, with increased dimensions, seven seats and boosted technology. (Pictures: Supplied)
By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Some would say, not before time, Jeep has brought back an extra row of seats to its Grand Cherokee large sports utility vehicle range, turning it into a full seven-seat SUV. While at it, the maker has boosted its iconic off-roader with more technology. The replacement for the big five-seater, the long wheelbase L comes in three versions, beginning with the Grand Cherokee L Night Eagle, selling for $82,250, plus on-roads, then the mid-range L Limited ($87,950) and the L Summit Reserve ($115,450).
Styling For a vehicle so big, at more than five metres long, the Grand Cherokee L Summit is well proportioned - width more than two metres, yet height well under two metres - gives the SUV a bold yet sleek aerodynamic coupe character.Oneonlooker compared the test car looks to a Range Rover, which in this case, was a bit of a stretch, literally. Indeed, at more than 5.2 metres long, the ‘L’ is easy to find in a crowded car park, as it inevitably sticks out from the standard car space. The front consists of an upper metallic grille with Jeep’s trademark seven slots flanked by LED headlamps. Below is a full grille-width air vent incorporating LED daytime running lights.From the rear, the SUV belies its bulk with simple horizontal lines incorporating wraparound tail lights and twin alloy tipped supportalloyexhaustpipes.Sideon,21-inchpolishedpaintedwheels,astandardfitmentonSummit,asportystreetpresence.
All models are powered by the tried-and-tested 3.6 litre Pentastar naturally aspirated V6 engine, delivering 210 kW of peak power and 344 Nm of maximum torque to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The flagship Summit adds a more advanced four-wheel-drive system with a low-range transfer case.
The flagship Summit Reserve (on test) included Palermo quilted leather, 21-inch wheels, a McIntosh premium sound system, front-seat ventilation and massaging, four-zone climate control and air suspension, while a $5500 Advanced Technology Group, with head-up display, wireless phone charging, night vision camera and front interactive passenger display, was added, taking the price to more than $120 grand, before on-road costs.
Summit a new high point for Jeep
Apple CarPlay wireless support means an iPhone can be connected without having to plug it into the vehicle. The system brings contacts, audio apps, Apple Maps and more on board, all through the Uconnect system. A 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster looks after sat nav, along with mechanical features such as tyre pressure monitoring and driving aids.There’s a roof-mounted rear facing ‘kid cam’ camera that will police questionable behaviour in the back two rows. It even has a zoom mode.
“We had some really key personnel down from what we would like and we had some players going into that game under done,” McGuanePreparationssaid. for next season will be under way as the players have a break and management reviews the weekend’s game they’ll look for holes that can be patched for next year’s team. “We’ll see if there’s a possibility to recruit … We tend to go to our own well first because we’ve got a great nursery at the Keilor footy club, but if we need a bit of icing or cream on top then we’ll go outside of those walls,” McGuane said Hoping to keep on most players from this year’s pool players will continue to be around the club supporting the women’s league and reserves team during the break.
Keilor out for the count
Sawicki new Western United recruit
Thundercoach LiamGlascottsaidthe team has identified a few areas where it can“Fromimprove.a recruitment process obviously we’ll be re-signing guys, then working out what we need to fill gaps and take the next step up,” he said.
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Filipina star Jaclyn Sawicki is the second international to sign with Western United for its inaugural A-League Women’s season. Sawicki was a key member of the Philippines team that won the the AFF Women’s Championship winning team for the tournament for teams from South East Asia.Sawicki said she is beyond excited to join Western United in the inaugural season “I can’t wait to meet and begin working with the rest of the squad, and hopefully this group can set the tone and pave the way for those players who will come after us in this club,” she said. “My mum and I have talked about going to Australia for years, literally.
Jaclyn Sawicki. (Supplied)
By Holly McGuinness
Holly McGuinness Thunder set to andreviewrebuild
Keilor’s season has come to an end after losing to Pascoe Vale in its Essendon District Football League premier division semi-final onKeilorSunday.coach Mick McGuane said a lot of what cost them the victory was fixable. “We dominated in the first quarter, but didn’t get as much ascendancy as we would have liked on the scoreboard,” he said “If only we just had another week next week to address those issues, but we don’t.” After a confident start the Blues fell behind in the second quarter as they struggled to convert from inside the 50 metre mark. This gave the Panthers the upper hand they needed to gain an advantage in the second quarter, making Keilor’s strong comeback in the final quarter inadequate to get the conversions they needed to turn the game around.ThePanthers won the game 10.13 (73)- 7.14 (56).
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Keilor Thunder is looking to rebuild for next season following its elimination final loss to Knox Raiders in NBL1.
The Thunder will be reviewing the men’s program in preparation for next season as well as the womens, hoping to hold onto crowd favourite Maddie Garrick.
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“There’s a lot of mechanics of the game that we just couldn’t master this time, which had a lot to do with our inside 50 efficiency,” McGuane said It’s been a hard year for the Blues with the team losing some key players due to injury across the season. McGuane said they
from missing senior players with younger players , giving them the opportunity to take up this level of the game.
Achieving their coaching goal of eight to 10 wins this year, Glascott said it was still a good achievement for their first season.Expectations have been set for the next season with the team focussing on developing a roster that will take it to the next “We’velevel.obviously got some verbal commitments out of guys, we just have to physically put contracts in front of them and make that all happen,” GlascottValuedsaid.player Zac Triplett joined five games at the end of season up until injury.“[Filling that gap] took a bit longer than we wanted it to, but like I said, I think at the back end of the season we were a lot better,” Glascot said.
There’s been a lot of close calls for the Thunder this season but they’ve been just behind the mark in a number of cases.A mid-season game with Sandringham saw them in front for the most part and then losing the ball in the last two and a half minutes of game time.“There’s been a handful of those games, but I think our back end is getting a lot better. We were on a nine or 10-game losing streak close to the middle of the season but got back on track,” Glascott said.
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