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Newport resident Myles Jarman’s quick thinking and fast fingers will be on show at Williamstown’s second annual speedcubing competition.

Are you the next speedcubing world champion? Hobsons Bay residents can learn more about the sport and see some of the country’s quickest speedcubers in action at the Speedcubing at Seaworks event on Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19. About 450 competitors of all ages will compete across a range of puzzle types from the classic three-by-three design to newer puzzles like the ‘skewb’, as well as a blindfolded event. Speedcubing Australia president Kerrie Jarman said any spectators are welcome to visit the competition for free. Ms Jarman said she fell in love with the sport after her 17-year-old son Myles started entering competitions in 2018. “It’s a fascinating mix of fast brains and fast fingers,” she said. “I am still astounded by how quickly they can solve a puzzle.” With 63 competitions under his belt, Myles is also looking forward to competing in the World Cube Association world championship in Seoul in August. Details: www.worldcubeassociation. org/competitions/ SpeedcubingatSeaworks2023

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Permit nod ‘ridiculous’ By Matthew Sims A Yarraville resident has described Maribyrnong council’s approval of a permit for the construction of multiple dwellings on a lot at 336 Nicholson Street as “ridiculous”, as residents believed the motion had been previously lost. Berry Street resident Bonnie Hamilton said while she had a number of concerns about the development, its impact on her property’s exposure to sunlight was especially significant for her family. “We have two young kids who play in this backyard,” she said. “Having only one to three hours sunlight for the majority of the year will be dreadful.”

During council’s Tuesday, February 28 meeting, councillors voted in support of granting a permit, four votes to three. The permit application has outlined plans for the construction of four dwellings on one lot, with each dwelling consisting of three bedrooms, open plan living areas and two car spaces, estimated to cost $1.5 million to build. Despite being presented with a motion including a number of conditions resolving issues with the street setback and site coverage, the committee voted against the motion to grant the permit during its August 2022 meeting, with the motion being lost five votes to two. However, the council did not pass a motion

to refuse the permit, meaning the original motion could return unchanged after three months had passed. Additional conditions included that amended plans be submitted back to Maribyrnong council for approval and vehicular crossings must be constructed and/ or modified to the road to suit the proposed driveways. The application was advertised and 18 objections were received relating to neighbourhood character, amenity, parking, legal right to use Parkes Lane, traffic volumes and overdevelopment. Maribyrnong councillor Anthony Tran spoke in support of the permit approval and said while he appreciated there were grey areas, he said there was a need for more

affordable housing. Mrs Hamilton said having the permit approved after believing the permit was lost was “very upsetting”. “It just seems ridiculous,” she said. Mrs Hamilton said she believed justifying the approval of the planning permit due to the value of providing affordable housing was “incorrect”. “The council is supposed to be about protecting the future of the area.” Nicholson Street resident Shaun Farrell said the proposal represented an overdevelopment of the subject land. “[It] will result in visual and built form bulk that does not respect the neighbourhood character of the locality,” he said.

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Wilma’s Place is ‘very special’ By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong women and children seeking crisis accommodation now have the opportunity to access new social housing. On Thursday, March 2, McAuley Community Services for Women opened a new social housing development in Maribyrnong for women and children who have been homeless. Named Wilma’s Place in honour of Sister of Mercy Wilma Geary who co-founded Mercy Care (now McAuley Care), the development includes 12 apartments including one, two and

three-bed apartments, providing modern and accessible accommodation for households led by women. McAuley chief executive Jocelyn Bignold said with family violence the largest cause of homelessness across the state, creating accommodation options like Wilma’s Place is more important than ever. “Wilma’s Place is a very special project for us,” she said. “It is an exciting addition to the range of accommodation we can offer, expanding beyond crisis and supported accommodation to provide quality long-term homes that enable

women and children escaping family violence to settle and thrive.” The state government supported the development via its $2.7 billion Building Works Stimulus program, while the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation provided an additional $500,000 in funding towards the project. Last year, 31,019 women and 14,757 children accessed homelessness services in Victoria as a result of family violence. Available for women and children on the Victorian Housing Register, each apartment has an open plan kitchen and dining area,

secure entry and intercom systems, a six-star energy rating and heating and cooling. Ms Bignold said the development carries on the themes of community service pioneered by the Sisters of Mercy. “We are delighted to be able to continue the pioneering service the Sisters of Mercy began on this site over three decades ago,” she said. “Wilma’s Place celebrates their legacy, affording those families most at risk of homelessness the security and stability of their own home as they continue to rebuild their lives.”

Combining cuisines for festival

Exhibition curator Wendy Cavanagh (née Hem) with fellow former Williamstown Hospital nurse Margaret McCahill (née Grieve). Inset: The cohort of Williamstown and District General Hospital nursing staff in 1957 (Pictures: Supplied)

Willo’s nursing history is on show The Proud to be a Nurse exhibition pays tribute to the trainee nurses at Williamstown Hospital and their immeasurable contribution to healthcare in Hobsons Bay – from 1900 all the way through to present day. Curated by former local and Williamstown Hospital nurse Wendy Cavanagh (née Hem), the exhibition at the Williamstown Library Heritage Room includes photographs, uniforms and personal collectables, as well as themed displays, such as an Anzac section and personal histories. During her time as a trainee nurse after graduating in 1974, Mrs Cavanag was among a group of young women from various

socio-economic backgrounds who shared about everything, including patients, clothes, cigarettes, chocolate and shoe polish. She was inspired to put the collection together after attending her first past trainee nurses’ reunion in 2018. She then tracked down a number of former nurses and interviewed them to document their stories. Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa said Williamstown’s nurses has been a crucial part of the area’s history. “Williamstown Hospital has been an important part of our community for almost 130 years,“ Cr Briffa said. “This is a fantastic

exhibition that celebrates not only the important work they have done, but also the friendships and the memories that were made. “Wendy’s idea for this exhibition and her hard work in putting it together will spark some great memories for former nurses at the hospital, and also teach the rest of our community about this important history.” Visitors to the exhibition can explore photos from private collections and search among the hundreds of names indexed on an interactive table. Proud to be a Nurse is open now and runs until Thursday, April 27.

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) is coming to Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay as part of the Eat Drink Westside program. Running from Monday, March 24 to Tuesday, April 2, Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay events include A Williamstown Wander at Porters in Williamstown on Tuesday, March 28, Footscray warehouse The Line hosting a seafood boil on Sunday, March 26 and Victoria Hotel in Footscray serving up non-alcoholic beverages on Wednesday, March 29. Food + Drink Victoria chief executive Anthea Loucas Bosha said this year’s program covers a range of cuisines across a wide range of venues. “We are thrilled to be back after an incredible 30th anniversary year,” she said. “Our 2023 program highlights the extraordinary food and drink experiences that make Melbourne so special, from the World’s Longest Lunch and Brunch which both sold out in record time late last year, to our celebration of Melbourne’s bakers and pâtissiers at our festival home, Fed Square, and of course international chefs collaborating with some of our very best venues.” Tourism and Major Events Minister Steve Dimopoulos said the festival will showcase the state’s top culinary talent. “Victoria is well known as a vibrant dining destination that offers some of the best culinary experiences in Australia and the world,” he said. Victoria’s tourism and major events company Visit Victoria is supporting the festival. Details: www. melbou r nefooda ndw i ne.com.au / program

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State program designed to help more women lead locally The state government is helping more women in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay become leaders in their community by providing training and mentoring to boost their chances of being elected as local councillors. Applications have opened for the second round of the Women Leading Locally Program, which aims to build gender equality within local government councils by 2025. The program is equipping 125 local leaders with the connections and tools to campaign as candidates in the 2024 council elections. At the last local government elections in

2020, Victoria set a new national record for female representation with women making up 43.8 per cent of elected councillors. The Women Leading Locally Program is being delivered by the Institute of Community Directors Australia in partnership with Women for Election. The first round has provided training and mentoring to 60 women from local government areas with low female representation. The second round is open to women from a further 32 areas.

Hume resident and YMCA Victoria youth voice manager Emily Greco started with the program in 2022. She said she is looking forward to combining the training she is receiving with her passion for inspiring and empowering young people to create the change they want to see in the world. Ms Greco is supported by Frankston councillor Sue Baker, who is drawing on her experience working in corporate, not-for-profit, and local government organisations to help more women make

their voices heard. “Before this program, the idea of running for local council was daunting and it seemed like an exclusive club where people spoke a different language,“ Ms Greco said. “This training has broken down a lot of those barriers and taught me that anyone with a passion for their local community has a right to run for council.” Applications for round two of the Women Leading Locally Program are open until Friday, April 14. Details: localgovernment.vic.gov.au

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Celebrating a high honour By Cr Anthony Tran My journey to becoming councillor, and eventually mayor in 2022, was propelled by a belief instilled in me by my parents about the importance of community. To this day, I remain committed to giving my community a voice – and particularly our youth, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, like myself. The first two years of my time as a councillor at Maribyrnong council has provided an incredible opportunity, with the support of my colleagues, to effect real change locally; by advocating for mental health services for young people, supporting residents and businesses impacted by COVID-19, and supporting the initial relief efforts following the October 2022 flood event. Earlier this year, I was advised I had been shortlisted for the 2022 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year. This is an incredible honour and accolade not only for myself, but also acknowledgement of my fellow councillors who have guided and mentored me during my term. It has been my goal to inspire others like me – young and from a diverse background – to strive for leadership positions in politics, industry, and education and to drive change and I want to encourage them to also step up and take their place in the world. The Maribyrnong community has afforded this young Vietnamese Australian the opportunity to make a difference, for

Briefs Drug and gun charges Police have charged a 30-year-old Seabrook man with a range of drug and gun-related offences, following a series of warrants executed across Melbourne earlier this month. Police arrested the man in Windsor on March 9 with the assistance of the Special Operations Group and charged the man with a number of offences, including possessing a firearm in contravention of a firearm prohibition order, possession of a traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, trafficking a number of drugs including GHB, a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, cocaine and cannabis and possessing methylamphetamine and a prescribed precursor chemical.

which I am extremely grateful, and I remain com mit ted to continuing to make them, and my parents, proud.

Pier revamp underway A new look for Williamstown’s Gem Pier is on the way, with works now underway. estment from the state government, the project includes installing new fenders along Gem Pier to provide safe access for berthing vessels and commercial ferries to ensure it remains an accessible destination for boaters. Gem Pier will remain open to the public while the upgrade works take place, with temporary fencing and signage in place to ensure the public remain safe during the works. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Maribyrnong councillor Anthony Tran. (Supplied)

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Lights, camera, catch ’em Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are uniting to tackle aggravated burglaries including those that result in motor vehicle theft. The new campaign—called ‘LIGHTS. CAMERA. CATCH ‘EM.’—calls on the community to share what they know about this type of offending and submit footage of suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers. Crime Statistics Agency figures show there were 4214 residential aggravated burglary offences in Victoria during the year ending 30 September 2022. This represents a 12.7 per cent increase on the previous period. Crime Stoppers Victoria chief executive Stella Smith said: “By regularly reviewing your CCTV cameras and sharing any suspicious activity recorded, you could assist investigators and help protect your community. “We need the community’s assistance to help police catch perpetrators and prevent any further home break-ins or people’s cars being stolen from their own driveway. “We want the community to know that collaboration is key to preventing and solving these incidents. “If you see something, say something.” The community is urged to share CCTV footage and any information about suspicious activity with Crime Stoppers via crimestoppersvic.com.au or by calling 1800 333 000.

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Stars align for sick kids Last week Western Health welcomed some very special visitors – two Captain Starlights from the Starlight Children’s Foundation. The captains visited Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital and Sunshine Hospital paediatric emergency department, singing and telling jokes, and brightening up the day for hospitalised kids. The captains were launching their new virtual platform Planet Starlight, an innovative and interactive virtual platform designed to deliver engaging, positive distraction for sick kids in every hospital in Australia anywhere, anytime at the click

of a button. Free to register and easily accessible from an internet-enabled device, Planet Starlight features daily, interactive livestreams uniquely shaped by the participation of the kids watching and hosted by Starlight’s superhero of fun, Captain Starlight. Hospitalised kids lead the play, participating in challenges, quizzes and can even share their creations in a virtual art gallery. Joan Kirner women’s and children’s services divisional director Wendy Watson said “this service will be an amazing resource for the children in our care”.

“Being able to interact with Captain Starlight on the platform through live shows by sending in dares, jokes and answering quiz questions will really help cheer up kids who are sick, and in an unfamiliar environment. We’re really happy to support this great initiative, and would like to sincerely thank the Starlight Foundation for making it available to us.” Planet Starlight has been rolled out to patients in 19 metro and regional hospitals across Australia since its launch in November, with another 20 nationwide planned by June 2023.

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Footscray MP demands action By Matthew Sims Footscray MP Katie Hall has taken aim at two unoccupied and run down properties in Footscray, requesting Maribyrnong council look into ways to ensure unused land does not fall into disrepair. In a letter to Maribyrnong councillors, Ms Hall requested the council investigate potential actions to ensure developers of key land holdings, such as Forges and the Little Saigon market, clean up their sites to allow council to

utilise them. “There are many examples of urban environments where these sorts of spaces are utilised in creative ways,” she said. “Community gardens, special events like festival or pop-up stores and restaurants are just a few ways these types of sites are being used in other cities and I know council is supportive of these sorts of endeavours.” Maribrynong council chief executive Celia Haddock said council recognised there are a number of derelict and vacant sites in

central Footscray and had been working with developers to facilitate action on these sites. “Three years ago, we revised our rating structure to increase the rates paid on vacant sites – across residential, commercial and industrial – as a deterrent,” she said. “Vacant site owners pay 200 per cent of the residential rate, and 300 per cent if the site is commercial or industrial.” Ms Haddock said council supported any review into planning laws to force developers to act upon building permits within a reasonable

period of time. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, March 7, Ms Hall said the land banking, which is the practice of aggregating parcels of land for future sale or development, is at the “point of crisis”. “The old Forges site and the Little Saigon market were once proud institutions and attractions for Footscray,” she said. “Today they stand as ’bomb sites’ in central Footscray. “The community is entitled to a public realm that is clean, safe and well lit at a minimum.”

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Artists pay tribute to Agnes Denes Mixing Altona Meadows’ landscape with the work of local artists is the focus of a new contemporary art exhibition. Running until Sunday, March 26, Dear Agnes pays tribute to the land artwork created in Altona in 1998 by New York-based environmental artists Agnes Denes. Her commissioned work, A Forest for Australia’’, was created and installed as a series of tree plantings within the environs of the Altona Treatment Plant in Queen Street in Altona Meadows. A Forest for Australia included a ‘forest’ of 6000 endangered tree species planted into five spirals in Altona Meadows, so that trees at varying heights at maturity would create a step

pyramid, create a seed supply and help alleviate land erosion and desertification. Dear Agnes will be open to the public for nine days over three weekends at Truganina Explosives Reserve in Altona. Hobsons Bay mayor Tony Briffa said the artworks are “incredible” interpretations and tributes to Denes’ work. “Dear Agnes is a wonderful collection of contemporary art that inspires us to think of our local landscape in a different way,” Cr Briffa said. “This exhibition is a love letter to Agnes, thanking and honouring her for the ground-breaking work she has done, both in our own backyard in Altona, and around the world.”

The exhibition will feature a mix of sculptural installation, digital works and diverse experiences. Hobsons Bay and western suburbs’’ artists, public art masters students from RMIT University and visual arts students from Deakin University are participating in the program after Hobsons Bay council’s callout for artists. The selected artists have been working on developing site-responsive artworks since June 2022, with artists able to access the site, as well as mentors through the universities’ academics. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ dearagnes Matthew Sims

Maribyrnong council is on the lookout for mentor drivers to help young learner drivers who face barriers achieve the driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence, as part of its L2P program. Funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Transport and Planning and now in its 13th year, the program matches learner drivers aged 16 to 21 with a fully-licensed volunteer driver and practice vehicle to help them gain the 120 hours behind the wheel needed to apply for a probationary licence, but has a shortage of mentor drivers. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said the program helps young people become safe and confident drivers, which helps reduce Victoria’s road toll. “It also provides a unique opportunity for young people to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence, and move towards social independence,“ she said. “It also allows our volunteer mentors to connect with their community and directly help a young person. “For many of these young people, a license is essential to gaining employment or studying, and without L2P, they might be unable to reach their necessary 120 hours.” Learners who participate in the program have access to up to seven free driving lessons with a professional instructor to build their skills before getting on the road with a volunteer mentor. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ phoenix-youth-hub/Programs/L2P

Farhia Osman with mentor Martin Ryan. (Damjan Janevski) 303293_01

Talking about walking to shape future active transport Maribyrnong council is taking a close look at one of the most prevalent modes of active transport globally: walking. The council is calling for public submissions to update its walking strategy, towards reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more sustainable city which benefits both people and the environment. The updated strategy will prioritise zero carbon transport in council infrastructure and planning by encouraging people to swap four wheels for more environmentally friendly accessible options. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said

walking is a fundamental part of everyone’s daily lives. “When I returned to my third term as mayor, I committed to focusing on infrastructure that improves the quality of life for our community,“ she said. “I don’t think it gets more back-to-basics than walking.” The feedback aims to capture a range of experiences, needs, voices and ideas in Maribyrnong to shape how the council can improve the pedestrian network to support more people to walk more often. The council’s understanding of the community’s walking habits will help identify

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trends, patterns and barriers to support the development of a more contemporary Walking Strategy to improve service provision and delivery. Whether walking assisted or independently as a form of recreation or exercise, walking delivers both individual and community health and wellbeing, increasing mental and physical health and reducing the risk of chronic disease. For the community generally, it can support the local economy through shopping locally. Cr Carter said improving walking options for Maribyrnong will have a number of flow-on effects.

“It produces zero emissions and has flow on effects for health, wellbeing, local economies, safety, community cohesion and the environment,“ she said. “By improving the walkability of our city, we are working towards a better future for all.“ The updated contemporary Strategy will also support other council commitments, including the Council Plan (2021-25), the Maribyrnong Climate Emergency Strategy (2020-25) and the Maribyrnong Integrated Transport Strategy (2012). Details: yourcityyourvoice.com.au/walking Matthew Sims

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Balancing the mind and body A number of Footscray community members have been getting in touch with their life force as part of qigong and tai chi sessions. The sessions at Footscray Library, running every Tuesday, explore the spiritual and body-focussed movement system and martial art. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Bookings are not required, with participants encouraged to bring along comfortable clothing and runners. Sessions are being held on Tuesday, March 21 and 28 and Tuesday, April 4, from 10.30am to 11.30am, as well as a morning tea to celebrate the end of the program on Tuesday, April 4 from 11.30am to 12.30pm. Star Weekly photographer Joe Mastroianni visited Footscray Library on Tuesday, March 7 to capture participants enjoying the session.

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Some students find settling into school is not easy With term one of the school year coming to an end, many children have been settling into the school year, while others may have struggled with their transition to a new year level this year. For many students the school day can feel scary and exciting, leaving parents anxious on how to best support their child and encourage them to attend every day, especially if your child is having difficulties. UNSW professor Andrew Martin is an expert in educational psychology and said it’s common for academic adjustment problems to occur in children, but it’s important to understand why. “Is it will, skill, or both?” he questions. “If the problem is will, it refers to the motivation and engagement aspects of school life. “There are positive parts to motivation and engagement, such as self-belief and effort—as well as negative aspects, such as anxiety and procrastination.” Whereas, he said skill refers to a child’s ability to learn and perform at school. “It might be that they have difficulty in understanding information and the key concepts required to engage with a subject,” professor Martin said. “Or, they may have functional problems with things like literacy, numeracy, and even executive functions such as paying attention and focusing. “It is important to identify which aspects the child is struggling with as early as possible because one can impact the other. For example, a student can lose motivation in the face of ongoing reading difficulties.” To further help your child settle in this year, Deakin University early childhood education lecturer, Dr Charlotte Wilders explains the importance of engaging a child’s voice.

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“It took me time to embrace the individuality, and that’s why I do this stuff because there are people out there that might grow up with this. “I want neurotypical people to treat us like equals, get respect and just look at us like we matter and stop looking at us like we don’t matter.” Darcy said he has battled with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), neurodiversity (a difference in the human brain and cognition) and cystic fibrosis from a young age. “Cystic fibrosis impacts on the lungs and digestion system,” he said. “I was born with it, so I’ve got to take enzymes before I eat anything except for fruits, and I do a lot of exercises to get me going. “I used to have masks growing up because I coughed a lot when I was younger, and

growing up at school, I struggled to fit in a bit. “I had seven operations and had to take tablets. I also had constant pain in the back and kept coughing out. “I used to have speech and language problems, so I said the wrong things or lost track of listening. “It took me time to find the right people, and sometimes I have trouble reading people’s emotions, whether they’re being sincere or if they’re mocking. “I started to get more intelligent, focused, confident, improve my social life and my learning.” Darcy said he took regular acting classes and helped out as a teacher’s assistant during the studio’s adult classes. “With my students and me, we’ve been through a lot in our lives,” he said. “We thought we might express it with everyone else and try to help people get back on track, get equality out of it, and find what makes us unique in our own way, which we’re all different. “I thought it would be a good idea for a talk show, trying to change people’s lives and help those struggling to get back on track.” Darcy said he was initially nervous about being the show’s presenter but eventually got used to being in the role. “I felt nervous at the start, it took me a few takes to do the pilot and it took me two days to find the right one to do,” he said. “It’s a really good experience. I get to direct and everything. “I just hope people watch the show and get inspired.” Darcy said he hoped the show would remove some harsh stereotypes associated with the autism and disabled community. “It’s been a positive experience for myself and hopefully my wonderful guests and those who have viewed the videos,” he said.

Darcy setting up a light to help film his show.

“It’s about inspiring neurotypical people to treat the neurodiverse people like equals and encourage them to embrace their capabilities. “We should be out there and treated as normal, have good access to opportunities, and break down the physical and stereotypical barriers. “I think people should be treated like equals and not be excluded.” Darcy said he was still deciding whether he would do a season two of the show but had some guest ideas in mind encase the show continued. “I just want to see you know how it goes.

I had a few people in mind I might ask,” he said. “I got some people I know who are on the spectrum, a councillor who is, and a friend who is. “I did also join a community group called the My Story project (a group that allows people with lived disability experience to share their stories) which is full of people that are on the spectrum, and I think I have them in mind if they’re interested.” Darcy said he was also an aspiring actor and has had roles as an extra in television shows and movies Nitram, Wentworth, Liars and a Sports Bet advertisement that he sourced through his talent agency Real People. “I’m trying to make a career through my acting because I’ve been here (Screenactors) for eight years learning,” he said. “I’m an artist as well, I get my artwork out there, and I’m a writer. “I draw every night at home. I like to draw illustrations for my books, and sometimes I draw cartoons that I make up.” Darcy said he wanted to thank guests Kara Stephenson, Nicholas Walsh, Maree McGlynn, Luke Ryan, Kate Law, and Lochie Campbell, who agreed to appear in his weekly videos. He said his main goal behind the show was to help channel inner peace within others. “We’re all human,” he said. “I want to remind people to stay strong and to keep putting themselves out there. “Do some meditation or find something to take your mind off what is affecting you. “It teaches us that we’re all different and it depends on our personalities, not our appearance. “I’ve learned that we’re all unique in our own ways.” People can watch Unique Equality free on YouTube or check out Darcy’s artwork on Instagram at darcygaynor18 or Facebook at FineLinesD.G.

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new YouTube show is looking to inspire inclusion and remove negativity surrounding people living with autism. Darcy Gaynor created the YouTube talk show series Unique Equality for people on the autism spectrum and the neurodiverse community to have a platform to share their stories. “I did a pilot with myself, just to introduce the show and what it was going to be about and examine up my life and I want others to express theirs as well,” he said.

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New ambulance station coming By Matthew Sims Maribyrnong would soon have more facilities and support to respond to emergencies and save lives, with a new ambulance station coming to Maidstone. Footscray MP Katie Hall recently announced the new multi-million-dollar Maribyrnong Ambulance Station, which will be built on part of 61-71 Hampstead Road in Maidstone. Ms Hall said the new facilities would create the highest level of care for Maribyrnong residents. “We’re making record investments in our

paramedics, so they have the facilities and resources they need to continue to do what they best – save lives,” she said. “That’s why we’re upgrading and building new ambulance stations across Victoria, including Maribyrnong. “Modern, and well-located ambulance stations mean Victorians can receive the best lifesaving emergency care, now – and into the future.” The new 24-hour station would feature a four-bay garage for ambulances, four rest and recline areas for our hard- working paramedics to recuperate, training facilities, a

fully equipped kitchen and improved security and car parking to make sure paramedics are safe. The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) and Ambulance Victoria would appoint a building for the project over the coming months. The new ambulance station’s location on Hampstead Road would allow for ease of access to main roads and major sites, including schools, shopping precincts and community facilities. Ms Hall said the new development would complement a number of other health

investments. “With the new Footscray Hospital being built and a new Priority Primary Care Centre at Edgewater – there’s lots of investment happening to ensure we have the best care close to home,” she said. The new station would join about $250 of state government investment since 2015 towards upgrades and rebuilds of ambulance stations across the state. The state government has also worked to expand the paramedic workforce by more than 2000 paramedics or more than 56 per cent since 2014.

Pedal power on show Hobsons Bay locals and vistors now have a new way to traverse the region easier and quicker, in the form of a new e-bike service. Launched on Friday, March 3, the Beam app-based service features pay-as-you-go rates, with a $1 unlock fee and $0.51 per minute. Beam’s operating area will include Williamstown, Spotswood, Altona, Altona Meadows and Laverton, with popular shared paths along the foreshore, Williamstown and Altona activity centres being marked as fixed parking zones, with riders unable to end their trip outside of a fixed parking spot. ‘Virtual’ parking docks will be seen within the app, with riders directed within the Beam app to appropriate parking spots at the end of their trip. Beam Australia New Zealand general manager Tom Cooper said they are hoping the new service can endorse safer transport within Hobsons Bay.

“We believe that micromobility is a transport solution that can work for cities of all sizes and demographics, aiding in easing car congestion and ensuring safe, sustainable and technology-backed transportation for all residents,” he said. “We look forward to a long-standing relationship with the local community, and to exploring further expansion across the City of Hobsons Bay following this initial launch. Beam’s rider education and enforcement program Beam Safe Academy will also be in place, which will include a pre-trip in-app safety briefing for every rider, an in-app Beam Safety Quiz educating riders on the riding rules, Beam safety ambassadors patrolling high-traffic areas and riders facing suspension for bad riding and parking offences or facing permanent bans if they are caught riding dangerously or breaking the law.

Camilo Cruz and Sura Kumar from Beam Mobility Australia’s Camilo Cruz and Sura Kumar. (Damjan Janevski) 322223_02

Citizens of the Year named Maribyrnong Citizen of the Year award recipient Dr John Symons said he started his work looking at road and bike safety after he wanted to allow his son to ride his bicycle around the area. “I was really keen for him to ride around independently,” he said. “They were just so unsafe.” Dr Symons said since he founded BikeWest in 2017 and the Maribyrnong Active Transport Advisory Committee, there had been an upsurge in conversations around the benefits of active transport. “We still have a long way to go,” he said. Dr Symons said active transport options, such as cycling, had a lot of benefits for individuals and entire communities. “It promotes social cohesion and it promotes independence in younger children,” he said. “Active transport is absolutely vital for our towns and cities.” In addition to his work within the west, Dr Symons has also worked as a research fellow with Victoria University’s Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, with his work ranging from helping to rebuild the

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education system in Syria alongside UNICEF to modelling the economic benefits of treating vision loss in collaboration with the Fred Hollows Foundation. He said receiving the award was “very humbling” and congratulated the other award winners and nominees. “It’s actually the other peope that are nominated that give the award value,” Dr Symons said. Other award recipients were: • Volunteer of the Year – Sanda Aye; • Youth Leadership Award – Daniel Melican; • Community Strengthening Award – Andy Fithall; • Enterprise Maribyrnong Award – Sheridan Rose Shaw (MAMAWEST), Alyshia Clarke (Dance 4 All) and Julian Hills, Restaurant Navi; • Active Maribyrnong Sporting Award – West Footscray Football Club; • Arts Award – Bernadette Fitzgerald; and • Mayoral Award – State Emergency Service Footscray Unit, Inspector Paul Morgan and Flood Warriors. Matthew Sims

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Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter and chief executive Celia Haddock congratulated 2023 Citizen of the Year award winner Dr John Symons. (Damjan Janevski) 321319_05

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Big future for tiny golden chick An adorable, critically endangered chick is taking its first wobbly steps at Werribee Open Range Zoo, marking a significant milestone in threatened species conservation. The newly hatched plains-wanderer chick, affectionately referred to by the zoo’s threatened species keepers as a “pompom on stilts”, weighs just five grams at hatching and is one of the rarest birds in the world with only 1000 remaining in the wild. Werribee Open Range Zoo natives life sciences manager Yvette Pauligk said the golden-spotted chick with exceptionally long legs is thriving in the zoo’s conservation space while being closely observed by threatened species keepers working to save the species from extinction. “The chick is progressing really well and is absolutely beautiful, it looks like a pom-pom on stilts as their legs are already adult-size when they’re born,” Ms Pauligk said. “This little one is extremely valuable to the plains-wanderer breeding program and is a candidate to be released into the wild in the future.” In evolutionary terms, plains-wanderers are genetically distinct from any other species on the planet and are the last family on their evolutionary line. Werribee Open Range Zoo has successfully bred a total of 38 plains-wanderers since the zoo’s threatened species centre opened in 2017. While plains-wanderers are typically born in clutches of four or five eggs, this miracle-chick

Six-day-old plain-wanderers chick. (Werribee Open Range Zoo)

is the only one that hatched in January. Ms Pauligk said threatened species conservation work is an ever-evolving field and the team is taking the opportunity to learn from the new chick.

“Things don’t always go to plan in threatened species conservation and there’s still so much we’re learning about this quirky bird species. This chick is so precious precisely because it helps us to better understand how best to breed

plains-wanderers,“ she said. The fluffy Australian-native chick is growing more independent each day and beginning to move away from its father who is tasked with protecting his offspring in their first few weeks of life. “The dad’s responsibility is to keep that little chick warm for the first three weeks, but now the chick is starting to become more confident and explore on its own, which are positive behaviours that we’re thrilled to see,” Ms Pauligk said. The plains-wanderer was once widespread throughout the grasslands of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Habitat destruction, impacts from over grazing, introduced predators, and extreme weather events resulted in the species’ population plummeting 85 per cent during the past 20 years, driving them to the brink of extinction. Today, they live in two remaining strongholds in Victoria’s Northern Plains and the New South Wales Riverina. Ms Pauligk said Werribee Open Range Zoo’s breeding programs and wild release trials are two of many important conservation techniques helping to re-establish a self-sufficient and thriving wild plains-wanderer population. “It’s essential that we and other organisations around Australia breed these birds to have an insurance population in case something happens in the wild, such as the recent floods we had in Victoria. But it’s also important that we do have a healthy population of birds that we can release into the wild when those conditions are right,“ Ms Pauligk said. The plains-wanderer is one of 27 Australian priority threatened species that Zoos Victoria is committed to saving from extinction. Every visit to Werribee Open Range Zoo contributes to this fighting extinction work.

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Activity expo Maribyrnong community members of all ages are encouraged to start a new hobby or sport or pick up one they used to enjoy as part of the Get Active Expo. Running from Sunday, March 19 until Wednesday, April 19, the Maribyrnong council program will include more than 120 events across 66 programs led by expert local facilitators. The program includes ‘come and try’ style sessions designed to showcase a range of sport, recreation and wellbeing opportunities available across Maribyrnong, including soccer, basketball, gym sessions and taekwondo. Sessions are open to all ages and abilities – from newborns all the way to seniors, including yoga, tennis, rollerskating or a silent disco. The council will launch the expo at a family fun day and picnic lunch at Braybrook’s Skinner Reserve. from 10am to 2pm. on Sunday, March 19, with participants able to collect their event passports. The event will also feature an interactive kids’ corner and activities from Western Bulldogs, Melbourne Victory, Cricket Victoria and Reclink Australia. n www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Subsiteevents/2023-Get-Active-Expo-Launch

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is Kidist Solomon Bekele who will host a vegetarian cooking workshop. (Damjan Janevski) 322382_01

Free dance lessons Dream Academy Dance Studio is offering three months of free dance lessons to primary school kids and new students. Due to an overwhelming response, 10 new spots are now available until Monday, March 20. Styles cover hip-hop, jazz, acrobatics, ballet, tap, contemporary and musical theatre. The studio is offering the free classes as an incentive to get children moving again and to help families and the broader community with the rising cost of living. At 22a Tennyson Street, Williamstown North. n info@dreamacademydance.net or www.dreamacademydance.net

welcoming and casual environment. On Saturday, March 18. 6.30pm to 8.30pm. At 2nd Newport Scouts, 6 Market Street, Newport. n www.nffc.org.au/beginner-playalong

Plant and garage sale

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179 Melbourne Road, Williamstown. 8.30am to 1pm on Saturday, March 18. Great variety of plants and plant pots at affordable prices. Bric-a-brac, books, LPs, tools, toys, bikes, jigsaw puzzles, electricals, clothes, shoes and more. n 9397 7695

The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is looking for the next generation of leaders with lived experience of seeking asylum to take part in its Community, Advocacy and Power Program 2023. It is a three-month intensive training program to equip people with lived experience of seeking asylum with the leadership skills necessary to become powerful advocates for the refugee community. The program will provide participants with skills in advocacy, community organising/mobilising, public speaking and effective media engagement. The opportunities and networks provided through the CAPP training program will equip graduates to become powerful and persuasive storytellers and effective mobilisers and organisers in their own communities. If you are a person with lived experience of seeking asylum, apply today. Women and young people 18+ are strongly encouraged to apply by Friday, March 31. n asrc.org.au/community-advocacy-andpower-program

Williamstown book sale Friends of Williamstown and Newport Libraries hold a book sale every second Saturday of each month 9.30am to 12.30pm. The book sale is held in Friends’ Room – entrance from deck on Ferguson Street. Cash only sales. n libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

National Ride2School Day Over 350,000 students across the nation will ride, walk, scoot and skate to school on National Ride2School Day on Friday, March 24. It’s Australia’s biggest celebration of active travel which works to help children get their 60 minutes of daily exercise by riding a bike to school. n ride2school.com.au

Cultural cuisine Newport Folk and Fiddle Welcome in the new year by taking up an instrument or dusting off that guitar or ukulele or other instrument and joining the Newport Folk and Fiddle Beginner Play Along group. Absolute beginners or those with some experience can come and join in a safe, casual and welcoming environment. Come on down, have some fun, make new friends, have a cuppa and maybe even learn something new. All instruments and levels of expertise are welcome where the main aim is to enjoy music and have fun. Children are also most welcome. The group is led by Danny who creates a

Every year in March, Victorians come together to celebrate our rich diversity through food, cultural games and more with Cultural Diversity Week (March 11 to 21). Annually, Braybrook Community Centre puts on a large community lunch and this year, will be hosting a range of smaller luncheons during the week on Wednesday, March 15, Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 from 1pm to 2pm. n www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/ Cultural-Diversity-Week-2023

around historic Williamstown and nearby suburbs with guide John. Walks start at 9.20 am each Tuesday outside the Visitor Information Centre in Nelson Place. Each week is a different week and a printed sheet with the route and points of interest provided each week. Walks are leisurely and we usually end at a cafe for a tea/coffee. n John, 0418 377 336

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

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

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

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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. n Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

AeroSpeakers Toastmasters Club Motoring group The Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group 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. n HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670

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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. n www.worldcubeassociation.org/ competitions/SpeedcubingatSeaworks2023

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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 7pm to 9.30pm. n Vimi, 0411 530 944

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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Yarraville residents are deep for disadvantagedencouraged to dig children across the western suburbs this The Yarraville Traders festive season. Association is once again teaming up with the Les Twentyman Founda tion to provide gifts to disadvantaged children as part of its giving tree initiativ e. Association preside said visitors or residennt Chris Byrne ts can donate to the initiative at the Yarraville Grill’d restaurant from Thursda “A small gift can makey, December 1. Christmas a little bit better for kids in the community,“ he said. Mr Byrne said donatio unwrapped to reduce ns should be left processing time. “It’s really a commu nity initiative,” he said. “A lot of the traders will be donating gift vouchers.” Yarraville Village will also have a number of special visitors Christmas Day, includin ahead of g Santa Claus on Saturday, Decemb er 10 and Saturda y, December 17 from 3pm to 4pm, the Pitchface choir on Saturday, Decemb er 17 from 4pm to 5pm and a skating elf and The Grinch on Friday, December 23 from 5pm to 6pm.

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request a further report on the final McIvor Friends of McIvor Reserve Reserve Master Plan “From the first round spokesperson Miles in March Gilbert has expresse A new six-court indoor 2023. we have been concern of public consultation, citing a preferen d the Yarraville group’s sports centre and ed about the sincerit disappointment in ce to address the recreation and leisure of the council’s engagem y Maribyrnong council Indoor approval of a draft ent process with the Sports Stadium Strategy before looking ’s 31 proposed projects facilities were among commu master plan for the nity. at the McIvor Reserve Master outlined in the approve reserve, McIvor Reserve which includes a new Plan. d “Going forward, we six-court indoor sports Draft Master Plan. “I think we’re sort will look centre. of putting the cart According to council options before and compromises that at alternative the horse a little bit ’s 2018 Indoor Stadium The decision followed here,” better fulfil the Strategy, up to a needs of all users at Maribyrnong mayor he said. months of public dozen new indoor the park and we plan consultation during sports Sarah courts Carter said she need to contribu to community membe which a number of demand across be built to meet growing council te to the ongoing consultation with would dispute Cr Crawford’s stance on rs .” the issue. the municipality. opposition to the stadium expressed their Mr Gilbert said the Councillor Michae due to its impact on “We have followed approval of the draft l Clarke said the green space and the due process,” she said. was an “unfortunate plan master plan draft existing dog park facilities Maribyr and frustrating outcom and During its meeting on . for parkland at e” aimed to encoura its recommended projects commu nong council is hosting five the reserve. nity engagement ge more council passed a motionTuesday, November 15, “It’s disappointing sessions at the social linkages, especial physical activity and McIvor Reserve to note that the the significa majorit ly within the younger hockey pavilion on community interest nt councillors who y of our populat Thursday, in the master plan ion. December 1 (5pm for the that has caused were present believe a plan Yarraville reserve, to “Whether it’s part approve the release such division in the 7.15pm) and Saturda 6pm and 6.15pm to of an indoor of draft master plan for community or outdoor y, December 3 (10am community commen the is worthy of delivering to the public , we need more opportu game... 11am, 11.15am to 12.15pm to t and consultation,” for further commu and 12.30pm to nity for 1.30pm he said. nity interaction,” he ). said. Cr Simon Crawfo rd opposed the motion Details: www.yourcityyourvoice , mcivor .com.au/

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Interior The Forester is a spacious five-seater with the 2.5i-S perches clad in quality leather upholstery. Seating height and a good expanse of glass all round make for good visibility. Twin cup holders are centred between driver and front seat passenger. A large comfortable armrest is home to a storage area with USB ports. Door pockets are generous.

Infotainment The MY23 model has maintained a full house of information displaying fixtures and fittings of former Foresters. With three sets of screens, it does veer on the side of overcapitalisation. Main centre of infotainment focuses on a centre-dash mounted 8-inch screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, integrated satellite navigation, and AM / FM / DAB+ radio, the last from an eight-speaker harman / kardon sound system.

Engines / transmissions The MY23 non-hybrid models are powered by the same naturally aspirated 2.5-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine putting out 136 kW peak power and 239 Nm of torque.

Mated with a continuously variable automatic transmission, power is distributed permanently through all four wheels.

Forester Hybrid L: $43,290

Safety

Forester Hybrid S: $49,340

ANCAP awarded the Subaru Forester a five-star safety score in 2019, with the latest list of standard safety equipment on all models including autonomous emergency braking and steering, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, lane centring and adaptive cruise control. As mentioned above, all but the base 2.5i come standard with a facial recognition camera to detect driver drowsiness or distraction, as well as rear autonomous emergency braking.

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Driving Fire up the engine and the cabin is filled with the signature sound of the 2.5 Subaru horizontally opposed unit – some might find it intrusive – Boxer fans not so. There’s no mistaking the note through the whole rev range, with responsive action to the accelerator pedal. All Foresters run on 91RON regular unleaded fuel, with non-hybrid combined consumption of 7.4 litres per 100 kilometres. The test car recorded 11.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the daily city commute and 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres when cut free on the open road. All-wheel drive has the Forester steady and reliable on bitumen business, while ventilated discs all round maintain a high level of

Forester 2.5i Sport: $44,840 Forester 2.5i-S: $46,340

Subaru Forester 2.5i-S 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, AWD SUV

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efficiency when called on in spirited driving. Off road going can be tamed by X-Mode, a system that has two modes – Snow / Dirt and Deep Snow / Mud – each yielding improved grip and traction in low-speed and slippery conditions, and gear selection to suit the terrain. The 220 mm of ground clearance puts the Forester up with more hardened 4x4s, tackling low-range off-roading without worries for driver or passengers. Braked towing is rated at 1800 kg.

Summary Subaru Australia claims 97 per cent of Foresters sold in the past 10 years are still on the road today, so that says a lot about the pedigree of the vehicle. The addition of hybrid technology, plus the promise of turbo power, are bound to keep Forester to the forefront of responsible driving.

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Tables turned: Clubbers through to grand final Yarraville Club wasn’t sure how this season would turn out, but a Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand final has exceeded those expectations. With the departures of several experienced players in the off season, the Clubbers were keen to give some younger guys a go. Clubbers coach Mitch Johnstone said they were thrilled with the development of the group. “We were a bit unheralded,” he said. “We entered the year knowing that a lot of young guys would get opportunities. “Lachlan Campbell on the weekend really stepped up facing over 100 balls and he was a great support for Sangaran Nandhalal. “The young guys have all chipped in, which has been good. We’re now one good performance away from a premiership. “Not many people would have predicted that.”

Johnstone said they always believed that they were a better two-day side than one-day side and their form after Christmas has shown that was the case. Their only loss in the two-day format came against minor premiers Haig Fawkner in the final round. At the weekend, the Clubbers faced Aberfeldie for a spot in the grand final. Abers were on top early and looked on track for a big score. It had Johnstone a little bit concerned. “I was a bit worried at 2-113 and they had two set batters and the wickets had no Demons,” he said. “They were looking upwards for 270, which is a huge ask in a final. “Myself and Jackson Martin bowled well heading into tea and then the experienced guys did the job after tea. “Ash Sweet continued his really strong year

and we were able to keep them to a modest total.” Abers was bowled out for 224 in the final over of the innings. Sweet finished with four wickets and Johnstone with three. The Clubbers set the tone early with the bat and were able to continue it on as they finished 6-225. “Trent Lawford whacked them and CJ [Chinthaka Jayasinghe] outshone him with the ball striking if that is even possible. “It gave us some emphasise and but they would have liked to have kicked on and put the game beyond doubt. “Sanga had a brilliant knock and the nucleus of our batting line up is built around him, Campbell was exceptional. “Alastair Powell got a 100 last week, so it shows we bat deeper than what it looks like on paper.”

The Clubbers finished 6-225, hitting the winning runs in the 69th over. The Clubbers have this week off after the other semi final between Haig Fawkner and Deer Park was postponed while legal action over the suspension of several Haig players is finalised. Johnstone said they will only worry about themselves and what will be, will be. “We’ll have a light week and some of us older blokes, including yours truly will enjoy the break,” he said. “We’ll have a light week with a bit of fielding and maybe some centre wicket practice on Saturday. “We’ll then check out the opposition on Saturday and then we’ll fine tune the week after.” Tara Murray

Seagulls down, but not out

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Bulldogs battle for runs By Tara Murray Footscray was made to pay for one of its worst performances of the Victorian Premier Cricket season in the opening round of finals. Facing Melbourne in a qualifying final, the Bulldogs were full of confidence after a strong back half to the season. Their batting, which has been their strength this season, let them down on day one. After losing both openers early, the Bulldogs had a lot of starts in their middle order, without anyone going on and making a big score. The Bulldogs were bowled out for 198 in 70.2 overs. Ryan Stingel top scored with 43 and Mitchell Jamieson made 35. Bulldogs coach Dale McDonald said they never thought they had enough runs on the board. “It was not one of our best performances, but that is cricket,” he said. “In finals you need to get 250-plus. “We didn’t get off to a great start with a

couple of early wickets in the first 10 overs. It’s not ideal in any game, let alone a final. “They are a class outfit and got the better of us. The guys who got started know they needed to cash in. Every time we started to get some momentum back we lost a wicket.” McDonald said with a low total they needed everything to go right with the ball and in the field. He said had a couple of decisions gone their way, they could have had Melbourne 3-20 late on day one. But it wasn’t to be. Melbourne went on to make 2-202 with Blake Thomson making 109 not out and Will Pucovski finishing 57 not out. “Pucovski and Thomson and both classer batters,” he said. “Only 200 on the board made it hard to defend. “The wicket was really good yesterday afternoon. It was always going to be hard.” Umair Butt and Max Birthisel got the wickets for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs will now play in a knockout semi final this weekend. McDonald said they would rather not have

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to use the second chance, but are keen to make the most of it . “It’s really a reward for all the good cricket we have played throughout the year,” he said. “Being in the top four gives you a good opportunity. It’s not the way we wanted things to go, but at the end of the day it’s another opportunity.” The Bulldogs will face St Kilda in the semi final, after the Saints beat Northcote. The two sides faced off in the final round of the season, with the Saints winning on that occasion. McDonald said if they play their best cricket, which they’ve done for 80 per cent of the season, they will hopefully get across the line. Joining the Bulldogs first XI in the second week of finals is their second XI. The second XI beat Prahran on the first day of play of the two-day match. Prahran was bowled out for 106, with the Bulldogs 2-162 at stumps, with the match called then. Stephen Mihelakos-James made 101 not out after the bowlers shared the wickets around.

Williamstown will be hoping to make the most of its second chance in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west finals. The Seagulls put out a disappointing performance against Mt Waverley on the weekend, comprehensively beaten after a poor second day of play. But as the highest placed loser, the Seagulls survive to face another day and will now play Spotswood in the semi finals. The Seagulls’ performance against Mt Waverley with the bat wasn’t what they had expected. Mt Waverley had made 182 on day one, bowled out in the 75th over. Mt Waverley were able to get some small partnerships throughout the innings, but no pair was able to go really big. Michael Sheedy top scored with 48. Sean Sturrock was the pick of the bowlers for the Seagulls, taking four wickets. The Seagulls innings didn’t start well losing Fraser Hay and Matthew Dervan before stumps on day one, finishing the day at 2-18. Day two started better for the Seagulls, who took the score to 2-54. Two quick wickets put the Seagulls back. Another partnership, this time between James Cook and Jarrod Flood-Bauce pushed the score past 100. Once Flood-Bauce fell the last four wickets for 10 runs to be all out for 117. Cook top scored with 35, and Flood-Bauce made 25, but there wasn’t much else to write home about. Spotswood enters the match on the back of a big win against Endeavour Hills in the first week of finals. Williamstown though has had the wood over the Woodsmen since they joined the competition. Werribee will play Mt Waverley in the other semi final.

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Game on: Falcons remain confident to the core The City West Falcons are confident they will again be in the mix again in the Victorian Netball League. Coming off the championship title, the Falcons have managed to keep their core group together for another tilt. Falcons coach Marg Lind things had been going well in the off season. “We’re in match play at the moment,” she said. “We’re getting some games into the legs right now. The championship side is pretty consistent. “We’re confident in them, but we’ll see what they do. It’s hard to come back after winning a championship. It can be a little bit of a grind.” The defensive end is where the Falcons have seen the changes in the off season. Sarah Szczykulski has headed to Boroondara Express, while Mel Oloamanu will miss the season after doing her ACL. Sienna Allan, who has been a training partner for the Collingwood Magpies in Super Netball, joins the Falcons defence. Lind said Allan had provided some fresh ideas. “She comes from North East Blaze,” she

City West Falcons are confident again this season.

said. “She’s had a couple of years ruined with injury. “She’s got a conditioning team around her and she’s looking really good.” Lind said they could have a combination of players playing that third defender role. Sophie Hanrahan, who won the competition division 1 most valuable player last season,

young rising start Charli Nicol and Achel Yout have been rolling through the defensive end through the pre-season. Lind said Hanrahan brings a bit more experience than the other two, with them aware that Nicol needs consistent game time to help her development. The Falcons midcourt has also received a

boost with Maggie Lind back with the side full time. The two-time league most valuable player, only played games last season in between her Super Netball commitments. Lind said they had a bit more depth this season and they would possibly look to give some younger players more exposure in the past. Chelsea Imanisani, who played with Aerials championship side, is starting the season in the division 1 side. While Lind is confident about the championship side, she said the division 1 and under-19 sides were unknown quantities. “The division 1 is really young and quite new,” she said. “They have experience at both ends with Jini [Tharjini Sivalingam] and Peta Fay. “The under-19s are young as well. We had to push some of last year’s side up. “How they go will depend on how the handle the competition.” The Falcons start their season on March 19 against the Geelong Cougars. Tara Murray

United through to decider

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Rebuild leads to finals By Tara Murray A focus on rebuilding the club the last few seasons has paid off for Footscray Angliss in Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5. After winning the division 3 title in 2017, the club has gone on a journey with a number of changes to get back to where it is now. Now with two teams in the grand final, the excitement level at the club has continued to grow. Angliss president Michael Cox said was left speechless after watching both their first and second XIs winning through to the decider on Sunday. “We had high hopes at the start of the season,” he said. “We’ve been on a bit of a journey and it’s pretty exciting for the club. “We recruited really well and the guys have really brought in. Our captains Daniel Janka and Matthew Frendo have done really well. “We’re really proud of everyone.” The first XI faced Sanctuary Lakes in its semi final on Saturday and Sunday. Cox said the side had taken plenty of

confidence into the match having won outright in the final round of the season. “It was a really strong way to finish the season and go to the top of the ladder,” he said. “It meant a home semi final and potentially a home grand final and that really revved the boys up. “The boys were all up for it and had plenty of energy.” Angliss won the toss and decided to bat, making 243, bowled out in the 74th over. David Khera top scored with 87 coming in at number eight, while Lachlan Broadway scored 62. Cox said he thought that was a really competitive score. He said getting a wicket late on day one put them on top heading into Sunday. Angliss’ bowlers then did the job on day two, bowling the Sharks out for 118 in 44 overs. Cox said it was a really good team performance. “To keep them to 118 was a really good effort,” he said. “All the guys bowled really well as a unit. No

one got a 5fa or stood out. Jarrod Eccles didn’t get any wickets, but he kept the pressure on. “They did really well, it was a good team effort.” Once the match was finished, the first XI were on the phones watching the rest of the second XI match. The second XI beat Melton South Royals by five runs. The first XI will face East Coburg in the grand final. East Coburg snuck home against the Melton South Royals in their semi final. Cox is hoping for a repeat performance from the semi final. “We played them earlier in the year and we lost by six or eight wickets,” he said. “We only got 130. They bowled really well and we didn’t take our chances with the ball. We have a bit of hard work to do.” In division 4, both Williamstown Colts and Gellibrand were knocked out. The Colts were bowled out for 57 in reply to Moonee Valley’s 7-302, while Gellibrand was out for 100 chasing 242.

Footscray United is through to its third grand final in as many as seasons after winning its Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 semi final on Sunday. Facing West Newport, which beat them late in the regular season, the Bulldogs did enough with both the bat and ball to make it through to the decider. After winning the toss, the Bulldogs were bowled out for 168 in the 59th over. Chathura Milan top scored with 44. Bulldogs captain-coach Shafraz Mohamed, who was watching the game from the side lines, said thought they had enough runs on the board. “We were pleased,” he said. “The outfield was slow and it was hard to score. We were 5-40 odd, so to come back and get that score, the boys stepped up. “The best thing is we bat all the way to 11.” Mohamed said stand-in captain Lahiru Kumara set the tone in the field with some really great captaincy and some good bowling changes. “We knew that we had to get through their top order,” he said. “We backed out bowlers in, to get the job done.” West Newport was bowled out for 99. Trent Jones was the only batter to score more than 11, hitting 24. Ashen Abeykoon took five wickets for the Bulldogs. Mohamed, who said he would be back for the grand final, said they were excited to be back to another grand final. “It’s pretty good to get there again,” he said. “A third in a row since I have come to the club.” The Bulldogs will face St Andrews Pascoe Vale in the grand final after it beat Altona Roosters. The Roosters made 171, with St Andrews making the runs seven wickets down. Mohamed said they were confident of getting the job done. “We’ve got our momentum back,” he said. “Regardless of the opposition, we will play our own game.” Tara Murray

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Team performance the key to Woodsmen’s win A real team performance guided Spotswood to its first ever Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west finals win. For the minor premiers, playing finals in this competition was a new experience. If there were any nerves, Woodsmen didn’t show it in a comprehensive win against Endeavour Hills. The Woodsmen won the toss and decided to bat on their home deck on Saturday. There were plenty of contributions as the Woodsmen made 262, bowled out in the second last over. Woodsmen coach Dan Schuppan said they were happy to defend that total. “It was really good,” he said. “Jakson Knight had been out of form a little bit and it was great for him to lead by example. “Declan O’Brien continued on from the way he batted last week. With runs on the board it was always good and we back our bowling

attack. “We were really happy with 262. They had to bat well to chase that down.” Knight top scored for the Woodsmen with 70, while O’Brien finished with 52. The Woodsmen bowlers did as they have all season and were able to make it hard to score for Endeavour Hills. Endeavour Hills managed to get to 30 without losing a wicket before it all started to go wrong. They would lose 10-54 to be all out for 84. Schuppan took three wickets, while three other players took two wickets each. Schuppan said the group really bowled as a unit. “They got off to a steady start,” he said. “Sam Hope bowled fantastically and got a wicket in his first over. “Jackson Wadden came back on after an ordinary first spell and bowled well afterwards.”

Schuppan said the confidence in the group continued to grow as they and they learnt from their mistakes they made 12 months ago. The Woodsmen now face local rival Williamstown for a spot in the grand final. Williamstown lost to Mt Waverley. As the highest ranked loser, the Seagulls get another chance. Schuppan said they were expecting a really good challenge against the Seagulls. “Two west teams,” he said. “They’ve had the better of us the last couple of years and will almost go in as favourites. “We have to play really well as we have been poor with the bat the last two years. “Hopefully we’ll learn from our mistakes and bat really well as a unit.” Werribee will face Mt Waverley in the other semi final. Tara Murray

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Sports shorts Big V Altona Gators have had a late coaching change ahead of the Big V women’s division 1 season. Last week, the Gators announced the club and Cameron Wilkosz had mutually parted ways so Wilkosz could focus on his career. The Gators made the grand final series under Wilkosz last season, with the side doing enough to earn promotion. Coaching director and former youth league coach Rnady Shanklin will now coach the side.

Baseball Williamstown Wolves are through to the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 men’s grand final. The Wolves faced Doncaster in a best-of-three grand final series, winning the first two games to take the series. They won game one 16-10, before sealing the series with a 3-1 win. The Wolves will face Newport Rams in the grand final series.

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Newport Rams women’s side. (Picture: Supplied)

Rams finally claim title By Tara Murray Three seasons of hard work have paid off for the Newport Rams in the Baseball Victoria summer league division 2 women’s competition. The Rams have put in a lot of work behind the scenes as it aimed to push into the division 1 competition. After going to close last season, the Rams went one better with a comprehensive display in the grand final. Facing minor premiers, Springvale Lions, the Rams won 13-1 to seal the title and promotion. Rams coach Dean Anglin was thrilled with the result. “It is good, mission accomplished,” he said. “It was what we were aiming for. We wanted to go up into division 1 as it’s where we need to be. “Most of the last three years has been about getting a team capable of playing division 1 and getting the quality to go up there.

“This is three years of hard work.” Anglin said the grand final played out exactly how they thought it would. He said it took the pressure off him on the side lines as he watched the game. “It was the top two teams,” he said. “The first three innings were really tight, but we felt like our batters were starting to get on top. “We expected that our batters would be too strong. We got six runs in the fourth and six runs in the fifth to take control of the game. “We expected everything to click into gear and we got the result that we expected.” Anglin said Shiori Hoshino was really strong pitching for her five innings, while Morgan Doty had another good performance with the bat. He said overall they had played some really good team baseball throughout the season and in the finals. Now with a side in division 1, Anglin said they were keen to further develop their program.

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“Now we can set up properly, having a division 1 team, a division 2 team and a division 3 team that is good for next year. “We’ll have to increase the numbers from 29 to 40 to comfortably field three teams but we are heading on the right track. “Hopefully the majority of the girls from this year return and we can build on that.” It was a big weekend for the Rams, with three of their men’s sides playing in grand finals. Their division 2, division 3 and division 4 teams all won premierships, along with their under-12s to cap off great weekend for the club. The club is hoping to add one more premiership to the cabinet next weekend. The club’s division 2 men’s side won through to the grand final on Sunday, beating Cheltenham Rustlers in a best-of-three semi final series. The Rams won game three on Sunday, 4-2. The Rams now face the local rival Williamstown Wolves in the grand final series.

Altona Magic came away with one point against Moreland City in the National Premier League on Saturday. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time, before Jonas Markovski’s third goal of the season gave the Magic the lead in the 60th minute. A penalty in the 82nd gave Moreland the chance to level the scores, which it did. Neither side could find a winner, with the final result a 1-1 draw. The Magic has one win and two draws from the first four rounds.

Australia Cup The draw for the fourth round of the Australia Cup has been released. This round includes National Premier League sides for the first time this competition. Altona Magic will play Caroline Springs George Cross, Williamstown will play North Sunshine Eagles, Yarraville will host Epping City and Altona City will travel to fae the North Geelong Warriors. Matches are scheduled for March 29.

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