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Think pink for cancer Williamstown will be a sea of pink on Sunday, March 12, to raise money for breast cancer research. Liza Cagorski is hosting a pink high tea floristry event to raise money for the Cancer Council, having previously arranged similar fundraisers pre-COVID. She said having battled breast cancer at age 41, she was keen to give back to the Cancer Council by raising money for breast cancer research. She being diagnosed with breast cancer was “not an easy process”, with one in eight women affected. Liza is aiming to raise $2000 for the Cancer Council, and hopes the high tea becomes an annual event. The event at Seaview Williamstown Events Centre will include performances by Flamenco guitarist Valentino Gikovski and belly dancer Princess Jasmina of Melbourne, as well as a presentation by motivational speaker Danee Ilic. Guests will receive a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and will be treated to a decadent high tea menu. Tickets cost $85. Details: https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing?eid=995173& Organiser Liza Cagorski and belly dancer Princess Jasmina of Melbourne. (Damjan Janevski) 320763_01

Petition to save reserve A petition signed by more than 3100 people has called on Maribyrnong council not to build an indoor sports stadium and carpark on Yarraville’s McIvor Reserve. The council is proposing to build a six-court indoor sports centre and new recreation and leisure facilities among 31 proposed projects as part of the McIvor Reserve Draft Master Plan. The draft plan was adopted by council in November, with a final report due to be tabled on March 21. The Friends of McIvor Reserve are opposed to the indoor stadium and carpark.

A petition presented to council’s February 21 meeting requested council does not build the stadium and instead makes the preservation of open space a top priority and sets green space, open space and mature tree canopy targets. The petition also called for council to advocate more strongly to the state government for assistance securing ’brown land’ sites for development of public infrastructure and form a community-based green and open space advisory committee to help it be informed in a meaningful and timely manner regarding community

expectations on the use and preservation of green and open space assets. A number of questions about the draft plan were also submitted to the council meeting, with chief executive Celia Haddock confirming she plans to meet with the Friends of McIvor Reserve on March 2. Friends of McIvor Reserve spokesperson Miles Gilbert said the group was concerned a significant portion of open space would be used for the sports stadium. “If we can convince the MCC that taking parkland is not an option for building development, it will have to work harder to

secure brown field sites for indoor stadiums and other important infrastructure that does not require open space to fulfil its function,” he said. We will be encouraging the [Maribyrnong council] to share the details of a final masterplan as soon as possible. If it still contains a stadium and carparks we will have to assume they are not interested in delivering a sound outcome for the environment or the majority of residents who say they are not in support of it.” Speaking at last week’s council meeting, Ms Haddock said there had been “a lot of consultation” on the draft plan.

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Citynews A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Last week Council announced the winners of the 2023 Civic Awards, which formally acknowledge individuals and organisations who have made significant contributions to our community. Among the winners was Dr John Symons, our Citizen of the Year. An expert in sustainability and liveable cities, and passionate about cycling, he was recognised as a pioneer for active transport advocacy in Maribyrnong. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the recipients of the Mayoral Awards – State Emergency Service (Footscray Unit), Inspector Paul Morgan (Victoria Police), and the Flood Warriors – for their invaluable support during and after the October 2022 flood event. Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thanks to everyone who was nominated for their contributions to our community. We are extremely grateful for your hard work and dedication, which has improved the lives of many in our City. Read more about this year’s Civic Awards nominees and winners at: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Civic-Awards-2023 International Women’s Day is fast approaching. It acknowledges the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. It’s also a day to raise awareness and take action against gender-based discrimination and violence.

This year’s theme – ‘Cracking the Code: Innovation for a gender equal future’ – reflects elements within Council’s own Towards Gender Equity 2030 Strategy. It focuses on accessible education and transformative ideas in combatting discrimination and the marginalisation of women. Council has a long standing commitment to preventing violence against women and improving gender equity. We will be recognising this important annual campaign on 8 March with a range of community activities and programs. For more information, visit: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/iwd As we head into the last few weeks of summer, there are still plenty of events to enjoy: From live music at The Deck Out West, to Westside Slam – the first ever National Basketball League full-day basketball tournament in Melbourne’s western suburb – and of course the fan-favourites, Yarraville Festival and West Footscray Festival of Colours. March will be an exciting month to get out and explore our local neighbourhoods. For more information about local events, visit: festivalcity.com.au Mayor Cr Sarah Carter

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MARCH COUNCIL MEETINGS Tue 21 – 6.30pm Council Tue 28 – 6.30pm City Development Delegated Committee These meetings will be held at the Braybrook Community Hub and livestreamed via Council’s YouTube channel. Community members can submit questions for public question time online on the day of the meeting. Visit maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ meetings or phone 9688 0200 for more information.

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City of Maribyrnong Councillors have been busy. 1. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter, Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam, Cr Bernadette Thomas, Cr Jorge Jorquera, Cr Michael Clarke and CEO of Maribyrnong City Council, Celia Haddock with the recipients of the 2023 Civic Awards 2. Cr Bernadette Thomas and Cr Simon Crawford marching with Maribyrnong City Council staff at Midsumma Pride March 3. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter and Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam joined Housing Minister Colin Brooks and Footscray MP Katie Hall to mark

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the start of construction of the Footscray Lions Cooperative Village 4. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter joined one of the local youth workers for a jam at the newly renovated Phoenix Youth Centre 5. Deputy Mayor, Cr Cuc Lam and Cr Bernadette Thomas attending the Municipal Association of Victoria Leadership Conference 6. Mayor, Cr Sarah Carter and Director of Community Services for Maribyrnong City Council, Lucas Gosling, at the launch of Passport to Play at a local school

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Boost to cancer care in the west Patients in Melbourne’s west can access “tattoo-less” radiotherapy, and more complex cases can be treated closer to home, thanks to major upgrades at the Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre. The centre is operated by Peter Mac in collaboration with Western Health – with an agreement now signed to extend the partnership to 2031. The latest body-tracking technology has been installed, with the first patient being treated with the new AlignRT system this month, while two upgraded treatment

machines mean more complex cases are no longer diverted to Peter Mac’s main centre in the CBD. Peter Mac chief executive, Professor Shelley Dolan, said the extended partnership will ensure patients living in Melbourne’s west have access to publicly funded and research-led radiotherapy services close to home. Western Health chief executive, Adjunct Professor Russell Harrison, said: “We know that receiving treatment for cancer can be a very stressful time for patients. So being able

to provide radiotherapy close to home has been a real benefit for our patients”. The Sunshine Hospital Radiation Therapy Centre delivers radiotherapy courses to more than 800 patients every year. It is staffed by Peter Mac and Western Health employees and includes highly skilled radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, medical physicists, radiation engineers, specialist cancer nurses, allied health and administration staff. Medical oncology and palliative care doctors are also onsite. Two newly installed Varian TrueBeam

radiation therapy machines have enabled the centre to perform stereotactic radiosurgery a highly precise form of radiotherapy used to treat tumours in the brain, neck, lungs, liver, spine and other parts of the body. The new AlignRT technology tracks body position in real time to correctly position patients for treatment, doing away with the need for tiny, permanent “X” tattoos marked on the patient’s skin. This upgrade was made possible through the generosity of a number of donors to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Foundation.

Free health program Men living in Hobsons Bay are being encouraged to sign up for health program, Sons of the West, with places still available in Laverton and Newport. More than just an exercise program, the free 10-week program is an all-round program to improve men’s mental and physical health and wellbeing. It is open to men who live, work or play in Hobsons Bay and includes a series of workshops, presentations and healthy activities. The Newport group meets every Tuesday night at Newport Community Hub starting March 7, while the Laverton group meets on Thursday nights at Laverton Community Hub starting March 9. Sons of the West is an initiative of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation, delivered in partnership with Hobsons Bay council. Past Hobsons Bay Sons of the West participant John Petersen said the program helped him get out of the house for the first

time in seven years. “It was an opportunity to learn something new and meet new people,“ he said. “It was a safe place, there was always lots of encouragement. One of the lectures we had led me to join the Heart Foundation walking group in Hobsons Bay, which I’ve been a part of for three years now. “Sons of the West has really shaped me into the person I am today. Before I started, I did nothing, I saw no one. Now I’m in demand! I’m just having fun with life now.” Mayor Tony Briffa said the proram has helped so many men in the community over the past decade. “As we know, it can be difficult getting men to look after their health, whether that’s physical or mental, and Sons of the West is a great way to break down those barriers,“ Cr Briffa said. Details: https://www.westernbulldogs.com. au/foundation/programs/sons-of-the-west

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Milestone for West Gate Tunnel Tunnel Boring Machine Vida has broken through on the West Gate Tunnel Project, completing a 2.8-kilometre journey and marking the completion of excavation on the first of two tunnels. TBM Vida broke through in Yarraville, making its way from the west side of the Maribyrnong River under Yarraville to Williamstown Road near the West Gate Freeway, after close to 7000 combined hours of tunnelling. The breakthrough marks a significant milestone for the project, with TBM Bella also scheduled to complete her four kilometre journey from just west of the Maribyrnong

River to just east of Millers Road, in the coming months. Bella and Vida are currently the two biggest TBMs operating in Australia, and this breakthrough is the largest to ever occur in the southern hemisphere. Over the past nine months TBM Vida has been operated 24-7 by a crew of up to 20 people, excavating over one million tonnes of rock and soil allowing the installation of more than 10,000 individual concrete segments. Crews can now continue on the important work of building road deck and installing electrical, lighting and safety systems to

prepare the tunnel for completion in 2025. Significant work will soon begin to remove Vida piece by piece, using a 500-tonne gantry crane to lift the components of the 90-metre long and 15.6-metre-wide TBM out of the pit. The parts will then be recycled or returned to the manufacturer for other use. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan described it as a “huge achievement” for the West Gate Tunnel project. “These giant TBMs have been operating day and night to reach this point, and I want to thank all the crew’s working 24-7 to help deliver this important project,” she said.

“The project will transform travel in Melbourne’s west – it’ll slash commutes, take thousands of trucks off local roads, build kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths, and get families home sooner and safer.” When complete, the West Gate Tunnel Project will deliver a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge, providing a much needed second river crossing, and removing more than 9,000 trucks from residential streets. There will also be 14 kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths, and close to nine hectares of new parks and wetlands.

Food relief markets pop up to help fill a need Yarraville community members are rolling up their sleeves to support those in need, as part of a series of pop-up food relief markets. A joint project with Duke Street Community House, Braybrook/Maidstone Neighbourhood House, Angliss Neighbourhood House and West Welcome Wagon, Yarraville Community Centre (YCC) is hosting a number of markets this year offering fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as pantry staples. YCC Nourish project co-ordinator Bettina Twyman said the goal of the markets is to provide culturally appropriate goods to individuals and families in need. “The markets are to give people a bit of dignity and choice,” she said. “I think they appreciate the fact that it is easy to get to.” McKillop Family Services and Centrelink representatives will also be providing family

and individual support services during the markets. West Welcome Wagon representatives also has clothing, blankets, linen toys and homewares available. Other goods and activities available at the markets include health advice, pet food, cooking demonstrations, income support advice and children’s activities. Future markets will be held at YCC at 59 Francis Street in Yarraville between 10am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, March 1, Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, May 17. Any volunteers willing to lend a hand during a future market can contact Ms Twyman on 0411 954 774 or btwyman@ycc. net.au. Pantry staples or canned items can be delivered to 59 Francis Street, Yarraville

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during business hours. The markets coincide with YCC’s Nourish project, which rescues surplus food from landfill and transforms donated food into nutritious meals which are distributed and provided free to people in need with YCC already delivering more than 12,000 meals since August 2020.

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Financial help for students Three Laverton P-12 College students have received Bendigo Bank Scholarships to help them support their studies and educational needs throughout the year. This year’s recipients were Faustina, Soundos and Kate. Soundos said the scholarship had provided financial support, while Faustina said she planned to use the funds to buy a laptop. Bendigo Community Bank Laverton board member Madeleine Serle said the board did not hesitate to offer the scholarships. “Our vision is clear: education is the best way

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for people to access better life opportunities,” she said. “It is not right that our local kids struggle to afford their study dreams.” Ms Serle said the program was part of the bank’s ongoing support for the community. “We have built a strong and growing partnership with the college,” she said. “It is one of our proudest projects – to know local kids are getting a better chance. “We began our community bank 22 years ago to support the community – it’s no different today and it’s our future.”

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Rock royalty at music festival Thanks to the support of Maribyrnong City Council and the SKY Community Group, the Stony Creek Music Festival is back on the calendar of events this year. Be sure to circle April 1 and we’ll see you there from 3pm at McNish Reserve in Court Street, Yarraville. Over the years, the festival – which first began in 2010 – has featured performers such as Deb Conway, Billy Miller and Painters and Dockers. This year will be no less remarkable, with Australian rock royalty led by Rebecca Barnard, Nick Barker and Rob Craw headlining the event with the “Remembering Tom Petty” extravaganza. And it doesn’t end there. This year’s festival also features Aria award winner, and one of the most remarkable guitarists this country has produced, Shane Omara in the band Silversound. In addition, 2023 will see the return of Deadnecks; the finest Grateful Dead tribute ban in Australia today, fresh from their East Coast tour as the backing band for the Blues inspired M.Ward, from the USA. These guys are graduates of our own Victoria University Music Program. Thanks to VU and Kindred Studios. Other performers include The Receivers and rappers Ghetto Stars Super Stars. Alongside this feast of musical talent, will be drumming workshops hosted by legendary percussionist and drummer Ray Pereira, and three-string guitar workshops hosted by Greg McKinnon. Drums and three-string guitars will also be on sale for those interested.

Briefs West Gate fight Police are investigating an affray on the Westgate Freeway earlier this month. Police have been told traffic had slowed in the outbound lanes of the Westgate just after the Williamstown Road exit about 4pm on February 11. Two men in a grey BMW pulled up next to a charter bus, believed to be carrying a group of men returning to Geelong from a bucks day, police said. An empty beer bottle was allegedly thrown from the bus and smashed into the bonnet of the car and dented the vehicle. The driver of the car stopped the bus and he and his passenger got out and approached the bus driver. A number of occupants got out of the bus and assaulted the victims before turning their attention to the car and smashing windows and mirrors before jumping on the car. The group then got onto the bus which drove off, police said. One victim suffered a dislocated shoulder while the other suffered facial injuries.

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Our very own Yarraville Community Garden also invites you to attend a gardening workshop and Belle, Princess on Skates, will be entertaining the kids – there will also be food trucks and a sausage sizzle by Yarraville Rotary to keep attendees well-fed. This is a free family day for all to enjoy. Please come along and let our festival of heroes entertain you and the family. Inquiries on 0434 473 734.

A Newport woman is expected to be charged with drink driving after a crash on Wednesday, February 22. Police were called to a crash on Challis Street, Newport about 9.50pm where it is alleged the 47-year-old woman crashed her car into two parked cars. She underwent a breath test and provided an alleged reading of 0.240 and is expected to be charged on summons. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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Festival in the heart of Yarraville The Yarraville Festival will return for its 42nd annual event on Sunday, March 5 in the heart of the west, Yarraville. The festival encourages a mixture of creative artists, designers, artisan stalls, activities and gourmet experiences that inspires a broader sense of community, whilst providing an economic stimulus for the local traders. Street closures will occur on Anderson Street and surrounds within the heart of Yarraville, giving the vibrant community the opportunity to shop locally and explore the beautiful characteristics of the neighbourhood. The group of eager volunteers forming the Yarraville Festival Committee are working on an exciting program incorporating a lineup of local artists, dancers, and musicians held throughout the day, over three stages. Roving performers will also take to the streets to perform and entertain throughout the festival footprint. The Yarraville Festival receives over 140 applications each year for stallholders made up of local traders, food and beverage trucks, local handmade goods and so much more. The festival will incorporate a ‘kids’ corner’ with free painting and activities throughout the day, along with amusement rides for all ages. The festival wouldn’t be the same without our coolest furry friends gathering to show off their talents and trendy outfits in the dog parade on the main stage. The committee is appreciative of the continued support from sponsors including major sponsors; the Maribyrnong City Council and Transurban. This institutional festival embraces the cultural diversity, industrious nature and artistic flair of the west, attracting over 25,000 people from all over Melbourne to

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‘I will not neglect’ voters: Luu New Western Metropolitan Liberal MP Trung Luu has vowed not to forget the people who elected him to Parliament. Mr Luu, a former Brimbank councillor, was elected to Parliament at the November 2022 state election, making him the first Vietnamese-Australian to represent the Liberal Party in Australia. Mr Trung said getting elected was a “great privilege.” “I greatly appreciate my opportunity, and it’s something that I will cherish and I will not neglect the people who selected me to be the western metropolitan region member,” he said.

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Mr Luu and his family fled Saigon for Australia in the 1970’s, when he was just five years old. The journey saw the Luu family’s boat being attacked by pirates, and taking on water forcing his family to swim to shore in Malaysia, where they spent time in a refugee camp before being given refugee status in Australia. Mr Luu’is family settled in east Melbourne, and after school he made a career as a police officer. He said it was moving to Melbourne’s west in 2003 that began to shape his political identity. “Living here I see the difference between east and west and access to services out in the west. That’s when I started speaking up,” he said. “My main agenda always has been, because of what I’ve gone through, and what I’ve experienced, is to advocate and voice for the minority, to advocate for those groups who

Trung Luu was elected to the Upper-house for the Western Metropolitan Region. (Damjan Janevski) 319829_10

cannot speak for themselves.” Mr Luu’s served as a Brimbank councillor from 2020. Now, as a Western Metropolitan MP, and the Liberal party’s parliamentary secretary for multicultural affairs, he said he wants to help maximise opportunity for the multicultural community in the west.

“Our community is advancing and developing, but there are opportunities that we are missing out on relating to our multicultural community. We need to harvest their talents within the community,” he said. Mr Luu said his appointment to the Liberal party has “historical meaning” as it was the

policy of the Fraser government that allowed him to settle in Australia. “After all these years, one of those refugees that they opened the door for to arrive in Australia actually turned up to be a member of parliament for that party. It’s kind of full circle in a way.”

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak

Champion for women A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

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“She sent me straight off that morning for a transvaginal ultrasound and she got me in to see a gynaecological oncologist that night and I had the surgery the next week. “No one thought that I would have ovarian cancer because I was young, I was 34 – largely, it’s women in their 50s, 60s, 70s who are diagnosed – and I have no history of ovarian or breast cancer in my family. “So, no one suspected that it could be ovarian cancer; they could see that I had a large cyst attached to one of my ovaries and that the ovary was damaged and that the cyst and the ovary would need to be removed. “When I woke up, my gyne-oncologist told me that she was very sorry but she’d found ovarian cancer and had to undertake a radical hysterectomy. “It was very shocking for a young woman to have that experience but I know my cancer was diagnosed early, it hadn’t spread and I know how lucky I am.” Ms Benson said she knew her story was not typical for most women with ovarian cancer, which prompted her to offer her services to Ovarian Cancer Australia in 2006. The same year, she and spouse Stephen Conroy, a former Labor senator, had baby girl 12459042-CG36-20

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Isabella with the help of a surrogate mother and a separate egg donor. “I do have a beautiful daughter,” Ms Benson said. “She’s 14 now. “I was very fortunate. One of my girlfriends donated eggs and another girlfriend carried her for me, so I’m very lucky to be a mum.” On learning of her Australia Day recognition, Ms Benson said she hoped it would raise more awareness of ovarian cancer. “When I first found out about it I felt quite

emotional really thinking about everything that we at Ovarian Cancer Australia have achieved over the past decade,” she said. “But I was just reflecting today, the same week that I found out about potentially receiving the award, I heard about another friend of mine who’s just been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and it was very grounding. “We’ve achieved so much, we’ve done so much and I’m so proud of that but there is still so much more to do and we can’t rest until it’s

done.” Ovarian Cancer Australia said under Ms Benson’s stewardship the organisation had achieved significant milestones, including developing and implementing Australia’s first national action plan for ovarian cancer research, securing $3 million federal funding for the Traceback ovarian cancer prevention program and the commitment of $20 million for ovarian cancer research from the federal government’s Medical Research Future Fund.

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A Williamstown woman who has received an Australia Day honour for significant service to women with ovarian cancer has recalled her own diagnosis, which brought heartbreak but also gratitude. Paula Benson, who formerly chaired Ovarian Cancer Australia, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 34 in 2003. “I know I am one of the very lucky ones because my GP did all the right things for me,” Ms Benson said. “When I went to her, I had this unexplained abdominal bloating, changes in my urinary and bowel habits and I felt really full after eating not very much.

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Phoenix rises with a new look By Matthew Sims A new and improved space for Maribyrnong’s youth has reopened, with the Phoenix Youth Centre now open to host a range of programs and events. The dedicated space for young people has reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic closures and a recently completed interior refurbishment delivered via Maribyrnong council and a Creative Victoria grant. Located on Buckley Street in Footscray and originally an Air Raid Precautions Centre designed to protect civilians from danger in

World War II, the centre would offer a number of casual and bookable spaces for young people to meet and socialise, including casual lounge spaces, meeting rooms, an auditorium and a gallery space. As part of the refurbishment, the bunker room was converted into a space suitable for band rehearsals, recording and production, with fresh paint, new carpet and new furniture. The centre would also continue to offer a street art mentorship with acclaimed local street artist Heesco, who recently created a large mural at Footscray City Primary School. Emerging musicians can also enrol in an

eight-week mentoring program to take part in composition workshops and recording sessions to create their own music. The refurbished centre also included new gender-neutral amenities, with meeting rooms also receiving new flooring, furniture and an updated paint job. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the centre would be an important part of young people’s health and wellbeing support. “At Phoenix, they are able to foster meaningful relationships with other likeminded individuals right here in their neighbourhood,“ she said.

“I hope young people across Maribyrnong and visitors to the area take the time to enjoy this wonderful space and all of the programs and activities on offer.“ Expressions of interest to join the 2023 Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) have opened for young people aged between 12 and 25 who are interested in representing the diverse voices of young people and advocating for the issues which affect them. Details: maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/MYAC, phoenixyouth.com.au, phoenix@maribyrnong. vic.gov.au or 9091 4700

Appeal for volunteers appeal counting room and at the Kids Day Out. Ms Ramadge said volunteers needed to be 16 years or older and have a police check, while counting room and Kids Day Out volunteers must also have a Working with Children Check. Intersection collectors are needed from 10am-5pm, while the Kids Day Out runs all day, from 9am. Counting room volunteers are asked to work in the afternoon and evening. Anyone interested in volunteering should call 9335 6300 or visit: ubcvic.org.au Laura Michell

The Uncle Bobs mascot, with volunteer Debbie Botha, fundraising and volunteer manager Stacey Ramadge and state president Steve Bates. (Damjan Janevski) 319543_01

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The search is on for volunteers to help out with this year’s Good Friday Appeal, on Friday, April 7. The Tullamarine-based Uncle Bobs Club (UBC) is on the hunt for intersection collectors, counting room volunteers and face painters and fairy floss sellers at the Kids Day Out at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. UBC fundraising and volunteer manager Stacey Ramadge said the club has been involved with the Good Friday Appeal since 1942. “It all started with a few gentlemen who decided they wanted to do more for the children’s hospital. They donated one bob – as it was known back then – every week and visited the hospital. The kids knew this was happening and referred to the gentlemen as ‘uncles’ and that’s how the Uncle Bobs Club came about,” she said. The club looks after all intersection collectors on Good Friday, as well as assisting in the

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State owned electricity solution By Sarah Connolly, Laverton MP Welcome back folks to Connolly’s Corner – my monthly article for Star Weekly where I talk about what the state governemt is delivering for our community in Melbourne’s west. If you’re old enough, you might remember back when Victoria owned the energy grid. We called it the State Electricity Commission. Then the Kennett government stepped in and sold it off in the 1990s, and Victorians have been paying the price ever since. Now I used to work in the energy sector for over a decade before I was elected to Parliament. Let me tell you that in my experience, prices only ever went up, and consumers weren’t getting anything better for it. We know that cost-of-living pressures are hitting households like never before. There’s no illusion in my mind that folks out there are doing it tough. Whether it’s the price of petrol or potatoes, everyone is feeling it somehow. But nothing hurts us all as much as the cost of our gas and electricity bills. This government has previously supported Victorian households to pay their power bills and keep prices low. It introduced the Victorian Default Offer, setting a market standard for power prices. And over the last two years, you’ve probably been told about the $250 Power Saving Bonus just from comparing providers. But perhaps the biggest thing being done to tackle the growing cost of power is by making more of our own. Because you may have heard last year that the Andrews government is bringing back the State Electricity Commission that was sold off all those years ago. Over $1 billion will be invested to deliver of 4.5 gigawatts of clean renewable energy – enough to replace the coal power station Loy Yang A, which recently announced it was

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shutting down operations. Over the next 10 years, the SEC will compete alongside private enterprise in offering Victorians a cheaper, cleaner alternative, with all profits invested back into the system. Not only this, but combined with other renewable energy projects, the SEC will play a big role in transitioning our State to reach our renewable

energy targets of 65 per cent by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035. And it’s not just good for the environment. Our economy will benefit by a massive $9.5 billion in GDP, and the SEC will create nearly 60,000 jobs over the next ten years, with the SEC Centre of Training Excellence to support 6000 trainees and apprentices to help

set up this incredible initiative. We all know that selling off the SEC in the 90s was a big mistake. This government is getting on with setting it right, bringing it back, and enshrining it in Victoria’s own constitution, to make sure it never gets sold off again.

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Noah challenges expectations Noah Barlow is determined to speak up for young people with disabilities and make sure they are seen and heard. Liam McNally spoke with Moorabool’s remarkable Young Citizen of the Year.

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feel it is time for everyone to lift our expectations of what we think people with a disability can do, because it’s always more than you think.” This was 12-year-old Noah Barlow’s call to action as he addressed an audience of community members, councillors, as well as state and federal MPs during his speech accepting the Moorabool Young Citizen of the Year Award on January 26. Noah said he “can’t even describe” how “awesome it felt to be recognised”. “But, I feel like we’re just getting started. There’s so much more we can do as a community to make things better for people with disabilities,” he said. In his speech Noah said he finds himself being “underestimated a lot of the time”, that people “see the wheels and think that I can’t do”. It doesn’t take much interacting with Noah to know that he is not to be underestimated.

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- Noah Barlow A quick conversation demonstrates more energy, intelligence, and cheek than the majority of 12-year-olds in their first year of high school, along with the self assuredness of someone who has had to “fight for, or find a way to do things differently that most people take for granted“. Some of his favourite things are Star Wars, LEGO and playing junior wheelchair AFL and basketball, but Noah has also grown up with what he called “a whole list of upgrades” – autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome and “the big one”, Mitochondrial disease. When he was seven, Noah was diagnosed with Mitochondrial disease complex 1, a rare genetic disorder that robs the body’s cells of energy. The diagnosis came with a life expectancy of just 10 years. The diagnosis hasn’t prevented the Bacchus Marsh boy from achieving more in his 12 years than most people do in a lifetime. Noah pours energy into projects that help others. He is the captain of Noah’s Ninja’s, a group of 68 locals, but nationally is 791 ninjas strong, who have raised more than $236,000 for the Mito Foundation through The Bloody Long Walk. He is the co-founder of Voices Podcast, in which children tell stories for other children in hospital so no child is left without a bedtime story. He has contributed to a book by television and radio personality Melissa Doyle, 15 Seconds of Brave: The Wisdom of Survivors, and has authored his own children’s book, Beryl the Ninja Chicken. Noah said that in all his endeavours, he wants to “help other kids like me to know that we can do anything with the right support.” Noah’s mother, Kat Barlow noticed his altruistic tendencies from a young age. “Noah was about five years old when he talked to another little kid, a stranger in a waiting room, there having an X-ray,” Ms Barlow remembered.

Noah Barlow at his family’s farm in Bacchus Marsh. (Damjan Janevski) 319845_05 Inset: Noah receiving his Moorabool Young Citizen of the Year award from Hawke MP Sam Rae (left) and Moorabool mayor Rod Ward. (Supplied)

“She went from being very upset to cruising into the room to take her ‘inside out photos’. “Having been through so much, he didn’t think twice about helping others and he never has.” Noah was also instrumental in setting up the first ever junior wheelchair AFL team, which began with a school assignment. At 10 years old, he and his classmates were assigned to write exposition pieces on why kids should play sports. Noah decided to write his on why “every child” should be able to play sport. In his exposition, Noah implored the AFL to set up a junior branch of the Victorian Wheelchair Football League (VWFL) that operates in the same way as Auskick, highlighting that 4.5 per cent, or 211,200 children in Australia have a disability. “That’s a lot of kids who don’t have the same access to sport as ordinary kids,” he said. “I wanted to be able to play in a kids’ team,

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just like my mates do.” The article was posted on social media where it garnered a great deal of attention, including from Chris Henderson who plays for the Richmond wheelchair team. Last year, the AFL junior wheelchair league played its first season, in which Noah won the grand final for the Richmond Tigers. “It was exhilarating,” Noah said, “I loved it.” Noah was awarded the 2022 Robert-Rose foundation VWFL development medal for his efforts, and was invited to the Brownlow to receive his award. As resilient as Noah appears he concedes that living with mito “is very hard at times”. Late last year, Noah suffered his ninth stroke, which damaged his spinal cord, leaving him permanently using a wheelchair he previously only needed periodically. In the face of setbacks like this, Noah said he “just gets on with [his] life”. One of Noah’s biggest frustrations though, is living in a world he feels hasn’t been designed with people like him in mind. Ms Barlow said that in our society people “say a lot without actually saying anything” about people with disabilities. She gave examples of seeing places without ramps like schools or even the floor of parliament.

“If you don’t build a ramp, there’s an expectation that there’ll be no disabled people in that role,” she said. Since his award, Noah and his mum have been liaising with council, working towards making it more accessible for everyone. “They’ve been awesome,” Noah said, “They’ve always had great intentions.” Moorabool council community strengthening general manager Leigh McCallum said officers from the community development team met with the Barlow family recently to gain feedback on making events, programs, and public spaces more inclusive and accessible for people with disability. “Noah Barlow is an inspirational young person, and council is keen to look at opportunities for Noah to be involved in our planning for all abilities, particularly in his role as Young Citizen of the Year,” he said. Noah closed his Young Citizen of the Year speech by stating that “finding another way does make us different but different doesn’t mean we are less.” “Different just means we have to find our own way and as a community we can do even more to include people with disabilities in the conversation about how we can make sure everyone matters. Nothing about us without us,” he said. “Thank you to everyone who sees me for who I am, thank you to all those who keep helping people who are different and awesome. Thank you for this amazing award and I hope to keep working with Moorabool to make things even better for everyone.”

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Navigating new health services By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

GPRCs and PPCCs make it easier to access healthcare. (iStock)

and telehealth assessment, full respiratory testing, and immediate treatment. If you are confirmed as having COVID-19,

GPRC doctors can prescribe antiviral medications (if you meet the guidelines). This is really valuable, because for the antivirals to

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You may have noticed that it’s become harder to see a GP quickly in recent times, especially if you don’t have a regular doctor who knows you. Over the past year or so there have been new government-funded centres or clinics opening across our region to help everyone get the care they need, and that’s a good thing. What’s not so good, though, is that these new places have long names and it’s easy to get confused about what they do and when you should visit them or whether you should wait to see your regular GP. So let’s see if we can sort things out. There are some facilities called General Practice Respiratory Clinics or GPRCs dotted about the place – 15 of them in our western and northern suburbs. They are different from Priority Primary Care Centres, or PPCCs. There are five PPCCs in our region, with another three opening soon Before we get onto the differences between them, let’s look at what they have in common. The main quality they share is that they make it much easier for you or your family to seek and receive medical treatment. They are there to save you waiting days for an appointment with your GP, or hours at a hospital emergency department. GPRCs and PPCCs are open extended hours, you don’t need to book an appointment, and all treatments are free – even if you don’t have a Medicare card. So, which one should you go to for what? If you have mild respiratory symptoms and you need to see a GP or nurse, then a GPRC is the best place to go. They provide face-to-face

work it’s essential that you start taking them within a day or two of symptoms developing. PPCCs are there to treat serious, but nonlife-threatening, injuries or illnesses. These might be, for instance, suspected fractures and sprains, cuts, burns, mild to moderate infections, fevers, back pain, rashes or mild to moderate asthma attacks. PPCCs are staffed by GPs and nurses who specialise in urgent care. They will be able to treat you within a short period after you arrive – much faster than the heroic but overworked staff at your nearest emergency department, who have to deal with life-threatening cases first. Of course, if you turn out to be a lot sicker than you thought, every PPCC is in direct communication with a hospital and with Ambulance Victoria, so they can transfer you to higher levels of care very easily. PPCCs are also next to, or very nearby, all the other services you may need – such as x-rays and pathology – and will make sure you’re well looked after. The five priority primary care centres in our region are in Craigieburn, Maribyrnong, Moonee Ponds, Sunshine and Werribee. For more details, go to NWMPHN’s website: nwmphn.org.au/ppcc You can also to our website to find your nearest GPRC: www.nwmphn.org.au/gprcs Remember, too, that these are not your only options. If you’re stuck at home and you need to talk to a doctor urgently, you can also contact the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at vved.org.au or, if you’re not sure what type of care you need, call Nurse-on-Call any time on 1300 60 60 24. And, even when you’re feeling well, it’s important to book in with your regular GP for check-ups and non-urgent health matters. I hope that helps!

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Car and motorbike lovers flocked to Apex Park.

This red Ford Thunderbird attracted plenty of attention.

Classic cars and bikes on show Classic car lovers flocked to the 11th annual Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Classic Car and Bike Show and Family Fun Day event on Sunday, February 26. There were more than 150 cars and motorbikes on display as well as family entertaiment, live music, food vans and a sausage sizzle. Group secretary Lou Artz said organisers were very happy with the event and all proceeds would be donated to local charities. He encouraged anyone interested in classic vehicles to join the motoring group. The group’s monthly Torque meeting will be held at the Men’s Shed at 280 Queen Street, Altona on Sunday, March 5. The club run to the Bostock Reservoir is being held on Sunday, March 19 to raise money for two members who have entered a car in the Mystery Box Rally, which raises money for cancer research. The group will host its container sale on Saturday, March 25, where members will be selling off excess tools at bargain prices. These ‘gangsters’ displayed their 1934 Ford Hot Rod which honours American bank robber John Dillinger.

Alan Tidbury and his Daimler.

Frank Smolenaer with his Mini Cooper S. (supplied) Simon Stanton and his Australian built Austin ute. (suppliled)

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Robert Mason with his Holden Premier.

Classic motorbikes also formed part of the display.

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Tips on streamlining your rental application for success Applying for a rental property can be a scary time, often feeling like there’s too much to do and the applications are endless, but it doesn’t have to be over complicated if you know what you’re doing.

By Holly Mcguinness With so many people applying for rentals at the moment, property managers often have hundreds of applications to filter through, so ensuring you have all the required paperwork filed will streamline the process and set you apart from applicants with missing documents. For most applications you’ll need 100 points of identification and it’s important to make sure they’re up-to-date. Get together a valid photo ID (passport, driver’s licence, photo identification card), a secondary ID (Medicare card, healthcare card, bank card) and proof of current address (bank statement, utility bill with current address listed). You’ll need to prove your current income to ensure you can afford the property, as sometimes what you think you can afford and what the real estate agent requires can differ. Proof of income often includes your most recent payslips (not a payslip from six months ago, they need to be up-to-date), a most recent Centrelink income statement, latest tax return or bank statements, but it’s best to check with the real estate exactly which they accept. You’ll need proof of previous rental history, with contact details for the real estate agent you rented though, and a summary of your rental payment history, such as a rental ledger. Finally, although not essential, it’s a good idea to include a brief description of yourself in a cover letter. This can often

stand you apart in helping the landlord depict the kind of tenant you will be. Overall, providing more information will assist property managers in putting together your application. Once you’ve viewed property you’re applying for and deemed it suitable, they’ll have everything ready to go. Although the rental market is highly competitive at the moment, still be careful with which properties you apply for and keep an eye out for potentially hidden issues like low ventilation or visible mould.

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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

Pathways for Carers walks Carers of people with disability, mental illness or elderly people are encouraged to attend free walking events in Victoria together, and to learn more about news, services and supports available to them. Laverton-based carers can participate in a local walk leaving from Favor and Grace Cafe at 87 Railway Avenue in Laverton on the second Tuesday of each month. Free morning tea and guest speaker each month. ■ www.pathwaysforcarers.com.au, 0491 157 483 or lauren.mcalpine@bsl.org.au

Free walking group Every Wednesday (during term dates) at 10.15am from Joan Kirner House, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■Tahlia, 9397 6168

Free community morning tea Every Wednesday at 11.00am in Joan Kirner House foyer, 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown. ■Tahlia, 9397 6168

Computer classes for beginners A wide range of times and days, at both Altona North Community Centre, and Joan Kirner House in Williamstown. ■ Lynne, 9397 6168

Speedcubing competition Rubik’s Cube masters are encouraged to register to compete in an upcoming Speedcubing Australia competition. March 18 from 9am to 6.30pm and March 19 from 8.30am to 4.45pm. Seaworks, 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown. ■ www.worldcubeassociation.org/ competitions/SpeedcubingatSeaworks2023

Walking group The Altona Meadows and Newport Heart Foundation Walking Group is a local community of men and women committed to walking together, socialising together with a post-walk coffee and chat and enjoying the natural beauty and birdlife that is to be found throughout Hobsons Bay together. Anyone is welcome to join the group on Mondays 10am at Altona Beach, Wednesdays 10am at Altona Meadows (Jolly Miller Cafe) or on Fridays 10am, at Newport Lakes. The group walks for 60 minutes and enjoys the physical and psychological benefits of walking together in clean, fresh air rain, hail or shine, at its own pace and according to individual abilities. Members are required to register with the Heart Foundation in order to join. ■Ian Watson, 0411 566 862, or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Would you like to develop confidence in communicating, competence with language and clarity in writing? AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club would like to invite any and all residents to join them on the first and third Thursday of every month to help develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills. The group meets at the Laverton Community Hub, 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton from 7-9.30pm. ■Vimi, 0411 530 944

Parkinson’s support Does Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions affect you or a loved one? Parkando is hosting an information day and carers group launch event at the Newport Community Hub from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, February 25. ■ parkando.org.au or Pam, 0417 690 335

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is of Scotty So, who is part of an exhibition in Footscray. (Damjan Janevski) 320321_01

These Bodies of Video Works Melbourne-based artist Scotty So works across a range of media, using painting, photography, sculptures, site-responsive installation, videos, and drag performance. He is bringing his new exhibition which explores the relationship between performance and the performer’s body through the mediums of video and objects to the Footscray Community Arts Centre. The exhibition is running to June 14. ■footscrayarts.com/event/these-bodies-ofvideo-works

Musicians wanted Established in 1979, the Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Do you play woodwind, brass or percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to play enjoyable and challenging music? Rehearsals held Saturdays during school terms, 9am to noon at Braybrook College. ■ westgateconcertband@gmail.com

conversation in informal interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Mondays during school terms from 1pm to 3pm at the Altona Library meeting room at Queen Street, Altona. ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail. com

Willin Wimmin choir Williamstown-based women’s community choir Willin Wimmin is currently welcoming new members to take part in a free no-obligation try out session. The group meets each Wednesday evening in school terms in the Church of Christ hall at the corner of John Street and Douglas Parade in Williamstown from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. There are no auditions and you don’t need to be able to read music. ■ willin.wimmin@gmail.com

Palliative volunteers needed Comedy talent For one night only, Williamstown Town Hall will play host to some of the biggest names in comedy, including Bob Franklin, DeAnne Smith, Celia Pacquola, Nick Cody and Dane Simpson. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown. Friday, April 7 from 8pm. ■ www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023/shows/ neighbourhood-sessions

Free English conversation class Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your English skills and meet new people? Practice English

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Mercy Palliative Care is looking for volunteers to visit palliative care patients in their homes to offer social support. ■9313 5700, or MPCVolunteerCoordinators@mercy.com.au

Woodcarving workshop Aimed at all levels of ability in the ancient and international craft of woodcarving. Women are welcome. Bring your own tools and projects if possible. Or do you have Grandpa’s old gouges to donate? On Tuesdays, 9.30am to noon, at 280 Queen Street, Altona. ■jah2802rot@gmail.com

Alcoholics Anonymous Williamstown Regular meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous are held at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Williamstown, Wednesday at 7pm and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Newport, Thursday 6.30pm and Saturday 8.30am. All welcome including friends and family of people with drinking problems. ■1300 22 22 22, or www.aatimes.org.au

Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm. ■9741 5525

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

Wyndham Ladies Probus 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

PUZZLES To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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4 3 8 2 6 3 7 3 1 2 6 2 4 5 7 5 7 8 1 2 6 4 1 7 3 1 5 8 2 7 9 medium

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QUICK CROSSWORD Travelling bag (8) Cloth (6) Adhesive (5) From Oslo, eg (9) Sleeveless jacket (6) Neptune’s fork (7) Self-government (8) Chinese ethnicity (6) Uncommon event or item (6) Waterfall (8) Perfume (7) Man’s name (6) Pathological self-admirer (9) Herd (5) Long, angry speech (6) Fierce storms (8)

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Words of the same meaning (8) Common name for the US (7) Lift (5) Compile (9) Colloquial shortening of Protestant (4) Consensus (9) Making loud and confused noise (10) Song of praise (8) Drinking vessel (7) Animal track (5) Revise and correct (4) Finish (3,2) Headland (4)

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9-LETTER WORD 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”.

Today’s Aim: 16 words: Good 24 words: Very good

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SLEWS STORM TEPEE TESTS TICKS TILDE TRILL WANTS WAVER 6 LETTERS COMBAT CONDOM REDONE SERENE

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New Seltos has a chunky shape that’s at the forefront of small SUV design. (PIctures: Supplied)

Kia Seltos is easy on the eye By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Seltos is the second smallest model in Kia’s SUV range, sitting above the compact Stonic and below the Sportage. It competes against vehicles such as the MG ZS, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30 and Mitsubishi ASX. Originally launched here in late 2019 Seltos received a major upgrade in November 2022 with exterior and interior changes, safety improvements, new tech features, plus extra power and a new transmission for the top-spec model. The changes do come at a price with increases of at least $2200 across the range, although they can probably be justified. As before Seltos is available in four grades: S, Sport, Sport+ and GT Line. All get the previous 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine that drives the front wheels, while Sport+ and GT-Line are also available with a tweaked version of the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine along with all-wheel drive.

Styling To our eyes Seltos is one of the best-looking vehicles in its class, with the chunky style that’s fashionable in current SUVs. There’s a large grille with mesh fill, an array of lights built to the side and stylish lower area that has a solid look thanks to the expansion at the corners. At the rear there’s a central light-bar across the top of the tail gate that expands the visual appearance of the Seltos. All models get alloy wheels, 16-inch with the Seltos S, 17-inch on the Sport and Sport+ and 18-inch under the GT-Line. Also standard are body-coloured folding side mirrors, roof rails and a rear spoiler. Only the GT-Line gets LED head and tail lights, the others have to make do with halogens. Other features specific to the GT-Line are a gloss black mech grille, satin silver beltline, powered tailgate and tilt and slide sunroof. There’s a good range of colours, with nine in total, including a couple of eye-catching two-tone finishes.

Engines / transmissions All four Seltos variants come with a four-cylinder 2.0-litre Atkinson cycle naturally-aspirated engine that’s carried over from the previous model. It produces 110 kW and 180 Nm at 4500 rpm coupled with a continuously variable transmission. Combined fuel consumption is listed at 6.9L/100km. So, no change there. The big improvement comes from the 1.6-litre turbo-petrol available with Sport+ and GT-Line where power increases 16 kW to 146 kW with an unchanged 265 Nm of torque. Claimed fuel consumption is 7.4L/100km. The previous dual-clutch automatic transmission mated to the 1.6 engine has been replaced by an eight-speed torque converter auto that supplies drive to all four wheels through an on-demand AWD system.

Safety Kia Seltos comes with an impressive list of advanced safety features including rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assist, blind spot collision avoidance, driver inattention alert, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, with impact-sensing automatic door unlocking. In addition, all models get downhill brake control, front and rear parking sensors and two Isofix child seat anchor points. Another very useful feature is Safe Exit Alert which warns if a vehicle is passing within a distance that could impact your doors.

Infotainment Entry-level Seltos S comes with an 8.0-inch LCD infotainment touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard and a 4.2-inch driver information screen behind the steering wheel. The set-up in the three other models is much more attractive and functional with a pair of 10.25-inch screens embedded within a single panel that dominates the centre of the dashboard.

The instrument panel can be configured to the driver’s taste to control or monitor numerous features. New to MY22 Seltos Sport, Sport+ and Gt-Line is Kia Connect, a smartphone-based system that offers a wide range of digital features including the ability to remotely lock and unlock doors, start the engine, activate and adjust air conditioning, set satellite navigation destinations and display vehicle diagnostic information. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard although, oddly enough, they are wireless in the Seltos S but wired in the three higher-spec’d models. Our contact at Kia Australia explains the absence of satnav in S allowed wireless charging to be fitted but prevented it in the others.

Driving Our test vehicle was the Seltos Sport+ with the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine and new eight-speed torque-convertor automatic. The first thing we noticed on take-off was how much smoother it was compared to the previous seven-speed dual-clutch system. The upgraded 146kW engine has plenty of punch with minimal turbo lag off the line. The steering feel is excellent and really does signal to the driver what is happening at the front of the car. Multiple changes of direction on a twisting country road are made with ease. It’s a neat little car to ride in and is generally as smooth and quiet as cars of this size around town. However, it creates quite a racket on some motorway concrete surfaces and isn’t overly happy on country roads that are in poor condition. As with all Kia models in Australia, the ride and handling characteristics of the car have been optimised to provide the experience Australian drivers have come to expect.

Summing up Kia has been steadily moving up the Australian sales ladder and now sits in a career-best third position. While it’s still relatively new, Seltos

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE S 2.0 FWD: $29,500 Sport 2.0 FWD: $32,700 Sport+ 2.0 FWD: $35,800 GT-Line 2.0 FWD: $41,500 Sport+ 1.6 AWD: $39,300 GT Line 1.6 AWD: $44,900 SPECIFICATIONS Kia Seltos GT-Line 1.6-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Kia dealer for drive-away prices.

already accounts for around 11 per cent of company sales. The recent refresher keeps it right up there with the best in a highly-competitive market segment.

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Altona North’s big task against PEGS on day two Altona North will be hoping for a better day two against PEGS as it aims to keep its finals hopes alive in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1. Altona North needs to win in the final round and hope that Doutta Stars loses to Tullamarine. Making the two matches even more interesting, both PEGS and Tullamarine need wins to try and avoid relegation. Altona North coach Ian Denny was left disappointed with his side’s performance on a day when only 40.5 overs were bowled due to rain. PEGS were 4-163 when play was called off. Nathan Patrick had two of the wickets for Altona North. “We didn’t go as well as we would have liked,” he said. “There was poor bowling to be honest, which was a bit disappointing. We let them get too many runs. “They’ve got runs on the board and we will

have to chase them down.” Denny said they would have to see what the over split ends up being on day two. He said they would have to play the game like a one-dayer. Denny said having two games where both sides had something on the line in the final round was good for the competition. It’s been a tale of two seasons for Altona North. The side started to find form in the back half of the season to storm into finals contention. Denny said the first half had been disappointing. “Our pre-season had been based around two-day cricket,” he said. “We weren’t prepared for as much one-day cricket. “We played poorly in the first half and since the return of two-day cricket came into form. “The confidence in the players and we’ve been a lot better in the second half.” Altona North’s second XI is in the same

position as their firsts, but now need an outright win after the fourth side already claimed first innings points. The thirds and fourths will play finals. In the other division 1 match of matter, Doutta Stars finished day one, 7-155 against Tullamarine. Seddon in its match made 220 against West Coburg. In division 2, Newport-Digman made 151 against the Greenvale Kangaroos. The Kangaroos will resume at 3-24. Williamstown CYMS made 6-287 against Keilor Park with Angus Groen making 114. Altona Roosters is 3-139 against West Newport, while Kingsville made 6-105 against Footscray United. In division 3, Grand United is 4-87 in reply to Williamstown Imperials 102. Tara Murray Nathan Patrick (Joe Mastroianni) 311967_07

Sports shorts WRFL Glen Orden won’t field senior or reserves side’s in the Western Region Football League division 2 competition this year. The league announced on Tuesday that the division two club had withdrawn both sides. “The club tried their hardest to enter a senior and reserves side for the upcoming season, but have now informed the league of their decision to go into recess for 2023,” a league statement said. “The WRFL will continue to support Glen Orden through this process and their recovery to re-join the competition next season.” More at www.starweekly.com.au.

WRFL Todd Lawrie is set to return to the Western Region Football League this season. A clearance has been put in for Lawrie to join Braybrook, having played with Talbot last year. Lawrie previously played for Tarneit and the Suns, winning two division 3 league best and fairest awards and four club best and fairest awards.

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Druids winning side (VTCA)

The Druids win T20 title

It was a tough day for Altona Magic against Avondale in the National Premier League on Saturday. After a draw in round one, the Magic were keen to get their first win on the board. Both teams missed chances in the first half, before Avondale started to convert. Three second half goals was enough to seal victory, 3-0.

Australia Cup By Tara Murray The Druids came up big in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 grand final to claim their second T20 title. Facing Haig Fawkner, which has been the team to beat in the T20 competition in recent years, the Wizards put a solid score on the board before stepping up with the ball. In the end it was a comprehensive win for the Wizards. Wizards vice-president Andrew Brennan said they were thrilled to have come out on top. “It was a fantastic day for the club,” he said. “We won one about five years ago and it’s great to have another one in the cabinet. “We were playing the benchmark of the shorter format and it was pleasing to get a win over them.” Haig Fawkner won the toss and sent the Wizards in. They made 7-132 from their 20 overs. Jarrod Parsons top scored with 32, while

Asela Rangana Dasanayaka Aluthgemade 28 and Nathan Johnson made 27. Brennan said a few guys thought that it wasn’t enough runs on the board, with a good pitch and fast outfield. Having been their strength all season, the Wizards needed their bowlers to step up again. They did exactly that, restricting Haig to 8-89. “We did a fantastic job with the ball,” Brennan said. “Nathan Johnson started really well. Eamon Scott in the slips took a couple of brilliant catches in the slips and then got a couple of wickets as well.” Johnson and Scott took three wickets each. Johnson was named player of the match for his 27 and 3-9 off his four overs. Brennan said that Johnson, who captained their T20 side, had come up really big when needed. “Nathan stepped up in the semi final with 50 not out and now in the final,” he said. “He’s gone to the next level which is what you want from your leaders. He brought that

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strength and composure. “We didn’t have enough runs on the board and he started off with two really important wickets.” The Wizards are hoping that they can continue the good form this Saturday against Craigieburn in the senior division. The Wizards need to win and hope results go their way to play finals. Craigieburn were bowled out for 181. Johnson took 4-71 for the Wizards. Brennan said they would need to bat well on day two to get the win. “Hopefully we can get the runs,” he said. “They were looking like they would get a bit less, but they had a good partnership and batted well in the middle. “It’s a chasable score on our ground, we will need to bat well. Hopefully we’ll put on a good score and get the win.” Yarraville Club will need a good day with the bat against Haig Fawkner. Haig made 9-268 from its overs. Mitch Johnstone took 3-86 for the Clubbers.

With the rest of the state league teams entering the third round of the Victorian stage of the Australia Cup, things are starting to heat up. Yarraville’s first match of the knockout competition is against Knox City, while Altona East Phoenix will play Brandon Park. Altona North will play Hampton East Brighton and Altona City will play Melbourne SRBIJA. Williamstown will face the Peninsula Strikers. Meanwhile, the first two rounds of the women’s Nike F.C Cup were also drawn. Barnstoneworth United will play Mentone and Yarraville will play Gisborne. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

Williamstown announce its leadership groups Williamstown has backed last season’s captains to lead it again this year in the Victorian Football League and VFLW competitions this year. Last week, the Seagulls announced their leadership groups for both squads. Cameron Polson has been appointed the Seagulls’ men’s captain for a second straight season, but will have a completely new look leadership group around him. Polson had an injury-plagued first year as captain and will be looking to spend more time on the field this season. A mixture of stalwarts, young guns and newcomers join the leadership group as Tom Downie, Jake Greiser, Mitch Cox, Jack Toner, Oscar McDonald and Jason Pongracic make up the new look group. After doing a terrific job last season, Erin Meade has been reappointed the VFLW

captain. Nicole Julian, Ruby Tripodi, Jazz Kawa, Eliza Straford and Sarah Cameron make up the rest of the leadership group. Meanwhile, the Seagulls have welcomed Josh Pickess back to the VFL program. “Josh Pickess has made his way back to DSV Stadium ahead of the 2023 season,” the Seagulls said. “A favourite son being welcomed back into the nest is huge news for Williamstown as they boast their list with some seasoned VFL talent. “Last season Josh returned to local football but was keen to get back to Point Gellibrand this season. “Pickess will provide great stability forward of the ball and will bob up when least expected to get his side back in the contest. His ability to win the ball one-on-one is what makes him so dangerous for any opposition side.”

Williamstown’s leadership groups. (Supplied)

Netball set to expand

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Spotswood is locked in Tara Murray A finals berth is locked up, but Spotswood is yet to hit its straps in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west. After just missing out on finals in their first Subbies campaign, the Woodsmen have made sure that they didn’t make the same mistakes as last season. The Woodsmen enter the final round in top spot, where they have spent much of the season. Woodsmen coach Dan Schuppan said it was a good feeling to know that they would be playing finals. “We can’t go outside the top six and we’re still sitting top which is a good thing for us,” he said. “We’re in control of our own destiny. A win and we secure top spot which guarantees a double chance and home final. “We would prefer not to have to use it, but it’s good to have. It would be good to finish the year on top, it would be another small win.” Schuppan said despite the results that

they’ve had so far, they haven’t put together many full performances. He said the game against Box Hill was probably the exception. “I don’t think we’ve had many games where we’ve played a complete game,” he said. “Against Altona, 165 was below par, but Jackson Wadden got four wickets and Sam Hope bowled really well. “We didn’t have the best game with the bat but we bowled well, in other games it’s been vice versa. “It gives us confidence to get it done with the bat or the ball.” Schuppan was pleased with how his bowling group performed on Saturday against Altona. Defending just 165, the Woodsmen were able to bowl Altona out for 125. Adam Yates top scored for the A’s with 39. Wadden was the pick of the bowlers. Schuppan was full of praise for the bowling group. “Wadden had four wickets, Sam bowled well too,” he said. “Matthew Sazenis didn’t play as we were

resting his knee and Nick Bartol came in and we didn’t have to use him. “As a bowling group, we’re one of the better bowling sides statistically. It’s nice to have options. Schuppan said the development of Wadden had played a big role in the club’s results this year. He said Wadden, who is just 17, had become a reliable bowler this year, who could be thrown the ball at any time and had benefited from bowling to some really good batters at this level. While happy to get the win, Schuppan knows a score like that won’t get the job done against sides like Werribee and Williamstown. Williamstown, which has also secured a finals spot, beat Taylors Lakes on Saturday. Having made 7-260, the Seagulls bowled the Lions out for 132. Sean Sturrock took 5-16 for the Eagles. Yarraville suffered a big loss to Mt Waverley. Chasing 7-311, the Eagles were bowled out for 144. Jonah Koch top scored with 36.

The Victorian Netball League is set to expand next year as part of changes to the competition. Netball Victoria announced the new structure on Tuesday ahead of the next five-year licensing period for the competition, between 2024-2028. Up to 12 licenses will be offered, up from the current 10, including up to three outside of metropolitan Melbourne in support of regional athletes, coaches and officials. Currently the Geelong Cougars are the only team based outside Melbourne. The new-look VNL will also reduce from three to two divisions, championship and 23 and under aligning with all other state league competitions in Australia. The changes follow an extensive externally-led review including comprehensive engagement with current VNL clubs, regional athletes, coaches and umpires, analysis of competition data and a survey of internal and external VNL stakeholders. New clubs will have the option of initially entering only a 23 and under team while they develop their pool of athletes and club structure. They will be required to field teams in both divisions in the final two years of the licence period. While the number of divisions will reduce, clubs will be allowed up to two development teams, competing in and bolstering feeder competitions, as part of their club pathway. The minimum age for players will also increase from 15 to 16 years. Vixens, performance and pathways general manager Megan Simpson said they were excited for what the new structure will bring. “It’s important too that new clubs are given the opportunity to develop their underage athletes, especially in our regional areas, before committing to both grades,” she said. “We think allowing new clubs to field an underage team initially is the ideal entry pathway as we look to build on the success of our competition and foster the game across metropolitan and regional Victoria.” Netball Victoria will open licence applications in March, with applications closing in May and licensees announced in July 2023. All current teams must also re-apply for a license for 2024-28.

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