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Off and racing You could have been forgiven for believing you were in Italy not Albion on Tuesday at Albion Primary School. After learning after the famous horse race Il Palio during their studies, the school put on their own II Palio event. The race, which began in medieval times, involves horses from the different districts racing twice a year to crown a winner. There’s also a big festival. Albion teacher Joanne Belvedere said they had decided to make a whole day of it. The four school house colours each raced a horse, with staff and students dressing up to be involved in a parade beforehand. The winning horse won a banner. There was also pasta making, while students turned to crafts to make horse heads out of plastic.

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Parking up for debate By Tara Murray The ambience of Alfrieda Street in St Albans will be lost if centre road parking is removed, according to St Albans Business Association president Sebastian Agricola. The removal of the parking is proposed in the area’s draft master plan, designed by Brimbank council. A petition was received by council, with 848 signatures objecting to the removal of the centre street car parking for the civic walk area proposed in the master plan. Mr Agricola is one of the locals behind the petition. He said they had more than 1200 signatures, but many weren’t valid to submit

to the council. He said many traders, shoppers and residents were left shocked by the proposals. “There’s about 300 businesses in the area and I’ve done the petition on behalf of them,” he said. “What they are planning is just inadequate in the area. “They have two proposals which both include removing the centre road parking. No one told us this could be the case.” Mr Agricola said traders weren’t against the overall masterplan, but said they felt like they weren’t included in the making of the plan. Car parks will be built in Collins Street to replace the ones being removed. Mr Agricola

said people don’t want to park in Collins Street. “This will change the ambience for the area,” he said. “Alfrieda Street is buzzing at all times of day and night. “This is what people have come to expect. We believe it will kill the ambience as people don’t want to park in Collins Street.” Not everyone is against the removal of the carparks. St Albans resident Jenny Isa said it’s a positive thing that there will be more green space and beautification of the area. “The blueprint for the Alfrieda Street Masterplan has been years in the making,” she said. “Look at how nice Hampshire Road,

Sunshine has become, we want the same for Alfrieda Street, the masterplan needs to go ahead.” Brimbank acting infrastructure and city services director Tom Razmovski council had extensive feedback from community and traders in response to the proposed changes to Alfrieda Street. “This feedback is being reviewed and will be incorporated into the final draft master plan which is scheduled to be taken to council for consideration in June. “The master plan focuses on increasing greening and maximising space for pedestrians and street trading, with no net loss of car parking in the Alfrieda Street precinct.”

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Crime rate falls in Brimbank By Tara Murray Brimbank police will continue to target key offences after crime fell slightly in the municipality in 2022 according to new data released last week. The latest Crime Statistics Agency data revealed there were 16,761 offences in the 12 months to December 2022, down from 16,998 at the same time the previous year. It was a decrease of 1.4 per cent. Brimbank Inspector Trevor King said it was good to see the number of offences drop. “There is always a bit of fluctuation for a number of factors,” he said. “It’s good to see 230 less offences in that period. “There’s a continued premise of police and the community invested in their surrounds.

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There’s more work to be done.” Despite a decrease, stealing from a motor vehicle remained the most popular crime in Brimbank with 2029 offences recorded. Inspector King said the community could play a role in helping reduce the number of offences. “We’re really mindful and want

to remind the community to take a bit of responsibility,” he said. “A high number of these are people have unlocked vehicles or left items in clear side. A lot are opportunistic thefts.” St Albans remains the top suburb for offences recording, despite dropping for a second straight year. There were 3895 offences in St Albans, down from 4160 in the previous 12 months. Inspector King said the work the safer community taskforce was doing around the Alfrieda Street and Errington Reserve precinct, had resulted in significant improvement in that area. Another area Inspector King said they had seen improvement in was a drop in youth crime, despite it being up across the state. He

said they were seeing the benefits of a youth crime early intervention program. Nearly a third of all offences in 2022 occurred in the house. Inspector King said that was an area they would look to target in 2023 with 90 per cent of aggravated burglaries occurring in properties left open or unlocked. Assaults, increased patrols at transport hubs and youth crime are other areas they will continue to focus on. Family violence incidents increased slightly with 21 more incidents than the previous 12 months. There were 2807 incidents in Brimbank in 2022. Inspector King said it was good to see there hadn’t been a substantial increase despite the stressful environment many people are experiencing.

New kinder for St Albans A new kindergarten is set to open in St Albans next year. The state government announced six new kindergartens built on existing school sites would be open next year, helping to eliminate the double drop-off for more families, while making kinder more accessible. Early Childhood and Pre-Prep Minister Ingrid Stitt announced that St Albans Meadows Primary School would be one of those sites. A two-room centre which opens to an outdoor learning and play space will be built at the school, catering for 66 kindergarten students. Willmott Park in Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Korumburra and Napoleons primary schools and Kyabram P-12 College are the other new sites, creating nearly 500 more kinder spots across the state. Ms Stitt said they were delivering unprecedented investment in the first years of children’s education, while making the transition to school that much easier for our little ones. “Any family knows mornings can be the busiest time of day, that’s why we’re making school drop off faster and easier with more kinders on school sites right across the state,” she said. As part of the state government’s best start, best life reform, the government is creating 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres.

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Western United to host a gala day Western United will host a pre-season junior football gala day at Point Cook Soccer Club as part of The United Football Program. A total of 25 teams have already registered for the gala day from clubs right across the west including Werribee City and Stawell Pioneers. The gala day is open to all players from

under-sevens to under-13s age groups with competitions for girls, boys and mixed groups all in place. All of the action will take place on April 2, with every team that registers to take part playing a minimum of three matches on the day. Competitions from under-7s up to under-10s

will run through the morning with five-a-side matches, while the older age programs will run through the afternoon. As well as the football fun on the pitch, the day will also feature visits from Western United players and plenty more enjoyment for every player. Details: https://bit.ly/409pj53

Healthy message spreads online to empower youngsters A group of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds have developed a series of online resources, in an effort to empower other young people to take preventative care of their health. As part of the Youth Affairs Council Victoria’s Multicultural Communications Outreach Program, Young Health Ambassadors developed a series of ideas to respond to common needs and questions related to the healthcare system. The project aimed to provide awareness of mental healthcare, sexual healthcare, and cancer prevention, in both an accessible and

culturally sensitive way. Hoppers Crossing-based young health ambassador Belise Tuyikeze said she wants their work to empower individuals to live their life. “I also understand the importance of wellness, and I am a believer of how health truly matters for all and its life changing benefits,” she said. A number of common barriers were identified including, the stigma surrounding accessing healthcare, a lack of health literacy, wanting better options to incorporate cultural or spiritual practices

into their healthcare and uncertainty around costs. To respond to the concerns, the teams created simplified digital resources and shared them through YACVic’s social media and website. This included info-graphics posted to Instagram which discuss a person’s rights when getting a sexual health check, how to express needs during a doctors appointment, and what types of sexual health issues to talk to your doctor about. To assist with cancer prevention, a flyer was developed to contain information about

how to do routine self-checks, preventative measures, and to provide information about skin health for people of colour. “This project is important as it gives insights, resources and guidance to young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It also hopes to create awareness while also challenging and breaking stigmatization the society might have towards mental health,” Ms Tuyikeze said. Young translators were also engaged to translate key COVID resources on YACVic’s website into Mandarin, Punjabi, and Arabic.

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Please support Council’s call to ‘Know the health impact assessment to ensure the Facts’ on Melbourne Airport’s proposed health and wellbeing of our community third runway. is not compromised by the proposed third runway. Council was disappointed with the decision in November 2022 by the We also want to ensure our community Federal Minister for Infrastructure, has the opportunity to have their say Transport, Regional Development and on the third runway Major Development Local Government, the Hon. Catherine Plan which is currently before the King, to approve Melbourne Airport’s Federal Minister. Master Plan for a third runway without Thank you to everyone who has already conducting its own independent supported Council’s campaign. You can still assessment of the health impacts. show your support. Visit thirdrunway. We’re continuing our call on the Federal brimbank.vic.gov.au to send an email Government to conduct an independent to the Minister with your concerns.

Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au to share your ideas and feedback on issues and projects that matter to you. Learn more about projects that are open for comment including: • Balmoral Skate Park – Let us know your preferred skate park layout.

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The Brimbank Reusable Goods Drop-oﬀ Day is this weekend on Saturday 25 March, 9am–2pm. You can drop oﬀ a range of household items (in good condition) you no longer need at Sunshine West Community Centre, 25 Kermeen Street. The goods will be donated to a local charity. Go to brimbank.vic.gov.au to learn more or register to attend this no charge event.

We want your feedback What would you like to see in Brimbank’s community centres and neighbourhood houses? We’d like to hear how we can support the health and wellbeing of our local community in a meaningful way. Come along for a chat and a cuppa to the Keilor Community Hub on Wednesday 5 April from 10.30am–12noon. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/events to learn more.

We want to hear about the wonderful person in your street that makes your life sweet! Do you have a neighbour that always mows your lawn, bakes delicious cakes, checks on others or simply lends an ear to listen? Give them a shout out on the Brimbank news website by submitting a short story. Story submissions must be received by Sunday 9 April 2023 and the prize will be randomly drawn on Friday 14 April 2023. Winners will be notiﬁed directly. You could win a Neighbour Day prize pack including a three-month membership for the newly opened Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre. To ﬁnd out more visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/ NeighbourDay

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A petition calling for the withdrawal of the Sunshine station masterplan has been launched. The petition, which has been supported by Liberal upper house MP Moira Deeming, will be handed to Parliament. The petition focuses on the closure of the Hampshire Road overpass ramps to cars so that it can be used exclusively for active transport. The Sunshine spurline proposes the transformation of the northern traffic lane of Hampshire Road Bridge to a new route for walking and cycling, offering an additional crossing point to the accessible northern concourse of the station. A future southern concourse crossing is also proposed to ensure there are multiple crossing points of the railway line. The remainder of the bridge would remain in place as a connection for buses and general traffic The masterplan also considers the option to keep access to Harvester Road from the Hampshire Road overpass by making Dickson Street two ways. This would still allow access to Harvester Road and the Sunshine Marketplace shopping centre similar to the current conditions. The petitioners are calling for the state Legislative Council to call on the government to withdraw the Sunshine station masterplan proposal and reopen the community consultation process to allow for consideration of alternative accessible means to facilitate

active transport routes that are inclusive of all community members while maintaining the overpass’ current utilisation. “The ramp gradients are too steep, long and unsuitable for disabled users, elderly, parents with prams, children, and those carrying loads,” the petition said. “The proposal will cater to the fittest few, to the detriment and exclusion of most community members. “A compliant shared crossing providing access for all abilities is necessary to fill the missing connection between city place, eastern Sunshine and the CBD.” The petition said the northbound ramp has approximately 600 vehicle movements per hour and the closure of the road would impact the local roads within the Sunshine area. “This traffic being forced through a street network in the southern Sunshine CBD will cause major congestion and frustration,” the petition said. “It is not practical, efficient or environmentally friendly. It will create a high stress and unsafe driving environment. The traffic changes are only considered because of the proposed northbound ramp closure.” A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said the masterplan focuses on improving safety and movement for everyone now and into the future.” “Whether you walk, ride or take public transport – the Sunshine Precinct is a key connection in the west and will connect Melbourne with regional Victoria and Melbourne Airport,” the spokesperson said.

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Melbourne Airport takes home two awards at the World Airport Awards in Amsterdam. (Supplied)

Melbourne among best Melbourne Airport has been awarded best airport in Australia and the Pacific at the international Skytrax World Airport Awards in Amsterdam. Thousands of Melbourne airport staff were also recognised at the awards with the team named as best airport staff in Australia and the Pacific. Known as the Oscars of the airport industry, the awards are based on passenger survey evaluations of experiences across more than 550 global airports. Melbourne Airport chief executive Lorie Argus said the awards recognised the significant investment the airport had made in terminal facilities, airfield infrastructure and staff training over the past 12 months. “Customer service is at the heart of what we

do, and we’re incredibly proud of the work our team puts in to give our passengers the best experience they can,” she said. The airport invested more than $40 million to upgrade the toilets and rest rooms which was previously the largest cause of complaints. The airport is now looking toward focussing its efforts on upgrade works for the domestic terminal one. “Our aim is to be Australia’s favourite airport destination, and these awards suggest we are heading in the right direction,” Ms Argus said. Melbourne Airport was also named best airport in Australia and the Pacific at the Skytrax awards in 2021 and 2020. Hannah Hammoud

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By Tara Murray Walters Oben-Mbi’s personal experience of trauma and torture in the his home country is helping him make powerful connections with clients at cohealth’s new Brimbank local mental health service. Walters is a peer support worker at the Brimbank local, with peer workers are the first point of contact for all clients who connect with the service. “My job involves using my lived experience of mental health to create connections and build relationships with people,” Mr Oben-Mbi said. “The relationship is the most important if you want to get the best outcome for the client. “You need to build that trust and rapport so that the person can tell you what they need. “It’s like when you make a new friend. You don’t immediately tell them everything about your life, or challenges you’ve faced, the first time you meet them. And it’s the same with a worker and a client.” After forming that connection, Mr Oben-Mbi can then suggest different services that might help including making a referral to a psychologist or a therapist onsite. Originally from southern Cameroon, Mr Oben-Mbi says that the stigma and shame of mental health prevents many people in the African community from seeking help. “When people in my community are struggling with mental health issues, they don’t believe in making it public,” he said. “They would not believe in going to the hospital or telling a doctor for fear of bringing shame on their family. “Instead in my community, you lean on family and friends – people who are like you and that you can trust.” Walters says he experienced persecution in his home country and since coming to

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Australia has become a staunch advocate for the rights of his people. Mr Oben-Mbi has been a peer worker with the Brimbank local for two months. He said his migrant experience and his personal understanding of mental health helps him understand the issues that some of his clients face. “This experience of coming to Australia is

something we share,” he said. “People who have migrated here from places of conflict can feel Isolated and distant. “We help to carry each other’s burden because we understand what each other have been through and how it can affect your physical and mental health.” Information: https://www.cohealth.org.au/ service/brimbank-local/.

Nearly 60 traffic offences were recorded in Brimbank across the Labour Day weekend as part of Victoria Police’s Operation Arid. Almost 7000 traffic offences were recorded across the four days of the operation with speeding, impaired driving, mobile phone use and unauthorised driving the key issues detected by police. In Brimbank, speeding was the top offence with 27 drivers caught over the limit. There were 2573 offences recorded across the state. There were five unlicensed drivers and five vehicles were impounded in Brimbank. There were four drug drivers, four seat belt offences and four drivers caught driving unregistered cars. Three disqualified drivers were discovered in Brimbank, while there were two mobile phone offences, one drink driving offence and one cyclist offence. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing Glenn Weir said considering it was a long weekend, with high traffic volumes and good weather, that the majority of people were doing the right thing. “Disappointingly though, we continue to detect motorists for the type of behaviour that’s been contributing to road trauma this year – that being speed, distraction, and impaired driving. “It is simply not good enough to just ignore the warnings – the reality is, there has been more lives lost on our roads than there have been days this year.”

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Death being investigated Police are investigating following the death of a Kings Park man in the Melbourne CBD last Saturday. Emergency services were called to a report of an unresponsive man in a Flinders Street apartment about 10.30am on March 11. He was treated at the scene but died. The 22-year-old man had been located in the property by a cleaner after it had been used as a short-term rental. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are yet to be determined, however following a post mortem examination the death is being treated as suspicious. Information: Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Helping women to lead The state government is helping more women in Brimbank 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 on 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.

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Hume resident Emily Greco began the program in 2022. The Youth Voice Manager at YMCA Victoria 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 City 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. To find out more visit, localgovernment.vic.gov.au.

Police have charged two people after seizing illicit tobacco and cash during a warrant in Deer Park. Police attended a residential property on Robinsons Road on December 29 to execute a warrant on an unrelated matter. During a search of the address, they located almost $400,000 cash, over five kilograms of illicit tobacco, tobacco packaging and a conducted energy device. A 35-year-old Deer Park man and a 34-year-old Deer Park woman face suspected proceeds of crime charges and a related Commonwealth tobacco revenue charge. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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MY PLACE Quinton Li is about to realise their first novel, Tell Me How It Ends. The Brimbank resident opens up to Tara Murray on their local connections and how they got into writing and publishing their first novel. Tell us about your connection to Brimbank? It’s fair to say that it spans a lifetime. I was born in Sunshine and have lived in the Sydenham-Keilor Downs area since then. The Delahey Community Centre was a second home to me and my siblings as we loved to use the computer lab, and I also went to kindergarten there. I spent my prep to grade six years at Mackellar Primary School, then my high school years at Taylors Lakes Secondary College. What do you love the most about Brimbank? I’ve always been proud of the way Brimbank engages with its community and ensures everyone can get involved. We have festivals, libraries, community centres, social justice and health initiatives, and the chance to have a say. It really feels like you can belong in Brimbank.

You are releasing your first novel. Is writing something that you have always been passionate about? I believe I grew into it after reading every day I could while growing up. Storytelling became important to me and then I learnt I could be the one telling the stories. I didn’t start trying

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Tell us about your favourite places in Brimbank? I’ve already mentioned the Delahey Community Centre so let me bring the focus to Sydenham Library. The staff there are friendly and remember you, and the library has been great at fuelling my reading habits. It’s a place I always feel comfortable going to when I need to meet someone at Watergardens or simply to pass time before I hop on the train for uni. to write seriously until 2017 when I decided I wanted to make something tangible of my own, and I’ve been working away at stories since. This brings me to where I am today, with a novel to share with my communities, and many more in the works to come.

Tell us about your novel? My novel is titled ‘Tell Me How It Ends’ and touches on themes of self discovery, friendship and diversity. The story follows Iris Galacia, who is a lesbian tarot reader with autism and anxiety, and her new friend Marin Boudreau,

an aroace, non-binary thief on a rescue mission. Together they travel across the sea to the kingdom, navigating not only the waters, but justice and platonic relationships. It’s a young adult fantasy novel, and releases April 9.

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Heart health a concern in west By Tara Murray The health of Brimbank residents’ hearts is worse than the national average, with new research finding many people can’t identify any heart attack symptoms. New research by Monash University found that one in five adults in Australia can’t name any heart attack symptoms, and only around half report chest pain as a symptom. Published in Heart, Lung and Circulation, the Monash University-led project examined awareness during and following the Heart Foundation’s Warning Signs Campaign,

which ran from 2010-2013. The new cross-sectional study compared awareness across 2010-2014, during and immediately after the campaign, and 2015-2020. Awareness of chest pain as a heart attack symptom fell from 80 per cent in 2010 to 57 per cent in 2020. The proportion of respondents who could not name a single heart symptom increased from four per cent to 20 per cent. Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Associate Professor Janet Bray said the findings were

very alarming and new approaches were needed to ensure people acted appropriately if symptoms occurred. Associate Professor Bray said some people in Australia were “definitely” at risk of serious illness or death due to their lack of heart attack knowledge. The Heart Foundation heart map found that while Brimbank was above the national and state average in most categories. In Brimbank, there were 44.7 hospital admissions per 10,000 people for heart related issues between 2012-16, above the Victorian average of 40.6 and national

average of 42.3. In Brimbank, there were 69.6 deaths per 100,000 people caused by coronary heart disease between 2012-20, with the state average 60.2 and the national average 63.8. Factors that are at risk of heart issues are current smoking, high blood pressure, insufficient exercise and obesity. In all but high blood pressure, Brimbank was above both the state and national averages. It found that 76.2 per cent of Brimbank residents weren’t getting enough exercise well above the 65.7 per cent for the state and 66.1 per cent nationally.

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Lake Caroline Lakeside festival is back this year. (Supplied)

Lake Caroline to come alive for fest Grab your pooch, your family and your friends, and join the local community at Lakeside Alive for an afternoon of great music, street performances, and tasty food. Lake Caroline in Caroline Springs will be alive with activity on April 1, with the free, family-friendly, fun-filled day returning bigger and better.

There will be range of food trucks, live music, a puppy pitstop to treat your dogs like stars, a children’s corner, roving performers and buskers, a car show and twilight fireworks, Melton mayor Lara Carli said it’s the perfect Saturday afternoon activity with delicious food, free entertainment and the opportunity to stroll along the lake.

“Enjoy a day out that you and your family won’t forget,” she said. “Having something like this in your own backyard is such a treat, so I’d encourage everyone to check it out and join in the fun.” The event runs from noon-8pm. Details: visit melton.vic.gov.au/lakesidealive

Two Albion residents have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into drug and firearm trafficking linked to organised crime syndicates. Warrants were executed at residential properties in Braybrook and Albion just before 7.30am on March 15. A 47-year-old Albion man and a 41-year-old Albion woman were arrested at the Albion address. During a search of that property, police located drugs believed to be methylamphetamine, a large quantity of cash, and a conducted energy device. The pair were subsequently interviewed by police. The woman has been charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine, possessing proceeds of crime and possessing a prohibited weapon. The man has been released pending further inquiries in relation to drug offences, however he was bailed to appear in court in September in relation to three outstanding warrants. The arrests form part of a year-long investigation into drug and firearm trafficking linked to organised crime syndicates. Three men were charged last month in Lalor, Wollert and Thomastown. The Lalor man was charged with with a range of offences, including prohibited person possessing a firearm, acquire trafficable quantity of firearms and attempting to dispose of trafficable quantity of firearms, while the Thomastown man was charged with offences including prohibited person possessing a firearm, handling stolen goods, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, possessing a firearm with no serial number and possessing an imitation firearm. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppersvic.com.au.

New partnership for volunteers aims at improved health Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is entering a new phase of its journey to support volunteers driving better community health and wellbeing in the western region of Melbourne, announcing a new partnership with Volunteer West. Volunteer West is a leader in inclusive volunteering practices and a dedicated volunteer resource centre, with a focus on inclusive volunteering experiences to support personal well-being and community resilience. With a head office in Maidstone, AMCS is a not-for-profit charity with 40 years

of experience in supporting people in multicultural communities through a number of services, including home care for seniors, volunteering, social engagement, adult education and employment pathways. AMCS chief executive Elizabeth Drozd said AMCS is proud to welcome Volunteer West into the organisation. “We look forward to continuing their considerable legacy of volunteer engagement and volunteering best practice,” she said. “I would like to personally thank the staff, volunteers and board of Volunteer West and

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acknowledge the impact that their services and programs have had on communities in the western suburbs to date. “The impact of volunteers on the community cannot be overstated.” AMCS chairperson Russell Howard said the partnership will result in positive outcomes for all parties. “In our efforts to provide care and support for those in the community, we are delighted that Volunteer West have recognised our commitment as we look to expand on their substantial impact to date,” he said.

“I have no doubt that the knowledge and experience of the Volunteer West team will work to strengthen our volunteering practices.” Volunteer West board president Roland Selvanayagam said “The board unanimously decided that joining Australian Multicultural Community Services would be the best synergistic option for Volunteer West going forward, to continue on a shared path and to open up new opportunities to help the community”. Matthew Sims

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Making her mark as an achiever By Tara Murray “Any way I can help the community is always good.” It’s not hard to see why Keilor Downs College year 12 student Kayla Parker is making her mark in the volunteering world. Passionate about helping those around her, Kayla was earlier this year named the Brimbank young citizen of the year. She is now a finalist for the Victorian young achiever awards which are held next month. “The Vic young achiever award, that was huge,” she said. “I still don’t know who nominated me for it. When I first got the email saying I had been nominated and selected as a semi finalist, I was like wow and kind of had to take a step back. “It was a huge thing and to be recognised in the whole of victoria when there’s so many amazing and inspiring people who are doing so much for their own communities, to be recognsied amongst them for all the work they do in the community.: Kayla has been involved in many programs and volunteering programs despite still being in her teens. She has been involved with the Western Bulldogs’ leadership program for two years and has been involved in Brimbank council’s youth leadership program. Kayla has also been part of the student voice program at her high school since she was in year seven and was awarded the ADF Long Tan Youth Leadership & Teamwork Award. She also used to volunteer at an animal refugee shelter with her sister and has done some campaigning about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which she has. Kayla has been part of the St Johns Ambulance for the last four years, which has only recommitted her passion to

Kayla Parker was named Brimbank young citizen of the year. (Damjan Janevski) 321015_01

helping people. “Because I want to get into para-nursing my cousin actually messaged my mum that something came up on her Facebook page about St Johns and their cadet program and said this is something that Kayla should do,” she said. “I went to the first meeting they did, we do meetings every Thursday night which are just

training days. “I remember going to the first one and immediately felt at home, being surrounded by so many like-minded people “You learn so much from all the adults who help and train you and it’s really good. I definitely recommend it, I want to continue on with it.” Kayla doesn’t let her condition, which means

her joints easily dislocate, stop her, saying she just finds ways around it. Not surprisingly, she is keen to continue volunteering into the future. “Hopefully in the future I can volunteer or work with Starlight Foundation, maybe the Red Cross. I’m currently looking at the sunshine hospital, they have volunteer programs and see where that takes me.”

Footscray Road closed westbound From late-March to late-May 2023

Detours via Dynon Road will be in place. Drivers should plan ahead and allow for extra travel time.

Thanks for your patience We understand that these closures may be disruptive to you. Thank you for your ongoing patience as we work as quickly and safely as possible to get the job done. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more information, including detour routes and exact closure times.

Keep in mind there are other disruptions during this time. Find a detailed list at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Local efforts shaving lives A number of northern and western Melbourne residents have shaved, cut or coloured their hair as part of the 25th annual World’s Greatest Shave event. Matthew Sims spoke to a number of local participants standing in solidarity with more than 135,000 people living with blood cancer across Australia.

yndham resident Joe Fraietta lost his father Agazio about six months ago after a five-year battle with myelodysplasia and later acute leukaemia. Myelodysplasia is a group of cancers which affect the growth and development of healthy blood cells in bone marrow. The father of two said while his father received a bone marrow transplant and went into remission, he was later diagnosed with acute leukaemia and died in an intensive care unit last August. He has shaved his facial hair and cut his hair in memory of his father and to help raise awareness of blood cancer as part of the 25th annual World’s Greatest Shave event, having raised more than $1100 for the cause. Shave Week took place across the country from Wednesday, March 15 to Sunday, March 19, with thousands of people shaving, cutting and colouring their locks to raise critical funds to support fellow Australians impacted by blood cancer. Every day across Australia, 53 people learn they have blood cancer or one person every 27 minutes, according to the Leukaemia Foundation.

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I love helping people and this is a great opportunity to help people less fortunate than me

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- Archer Additionally, 16 people will lose their battle with the disease each day, with blood cancer claiming the lives of more than 5950 people each year. This year, 19,403 Australians will be newly diagnosed with a blood cancer such as leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, and by 2023, annual blood cancer diagnosis is predicted to increase by about 100 per cent, the foundation said. Mr Fraietta said the disease impacted his father’s platelet count and he ended up in the intensive care unit with an infection and delirium. “It was the hardest thing,” he said. “The last two months were pretty crap.” Mr Fraietta said despite the long and hard fight, his father always remained positive. “He never showed it,” he said. “He was always that bubbly type.” Mr Fraietta said even during visits with his two children, his father never wanted to show them he was in pain or undergoing hardships. “He hated the word goodbye,” he said. “When we left the hospital, he never said goodbye, it was always ‘good luck’.” St Paul’s Primary School pupil Archer, 9, said he was very excited and nervous to shave all of his hair for the cause. “I love helping people and this is a great opportunity to help people less fortunate than me,” he said. Archer shaved his hair during a special assembly alongside other participants in front of the school community on Friday, March 17, raising more than $4500 at the time of publication. Archer and his friend George from Dinjerra Primary School in Braybrook will both be donating their long locks as wigs for charity through World’s Greatest Shave partner Sustainable Salons, which donates longer ponytails for wigs for cancer patients, while shorter hair clippings were used for compost or floating booms to absorb oil spills at sea. The Williamstown High School community also united for the cause during its recent athletics festival. Year 12 student Audrey was among the students who shaved or coloured their hair,

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Wyndham resident Joe Fraietta has taken part in the World’s Greatest Shave in memory of his father Agazio. (Damjan Janevski) 323009_03

opting to do both and raising more than $1700. “It was important to me to fight against blood cancer, as over 100,000 people in Australia are diagnosed with blood cancer and other blood diseases,” she said. “I have also lost family members and my friends have lost family members to blood cancer and other forms of cancer. “So I wanted to do my part in helping fight cancer and raise money to help those in need.” Audrey said she was “very nervous” and felt sick before the shave. “I have never had my hair very short, let alone shaved, but as soon as it was over I absolutely loved my new hair,” she said. “I would highly recommend that for anyone wanting to shave their hair or make a big

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chop to consider participating in the world’s greatest shave and raising some money for a great cause.” Year 10 student Ryan raised more than $2650 and said he decided to participate as his family, like many other families, had been touched by cancer. “I wanted to support the fight in my own small way,” he said. “Buzzing my head had to be one the most nerve wracking and exciting feelings. “It is something I will remember for the rest of my life.” With the number of blood cancer patients continuing to rise, Leukaemia Foundation chief executive Chris Tanti said people with blood cancer needed support now more than ever, and each person getting behind World’s Greatest Shave has made a difference while joining the fun and celebration of supporting a good cause. “I want to thank each and every person who has signed up so far to World’s Greatest Shave

to make it their mission to beat blood cancer,” he said. “There’s still time to register to be a part of this year’s celebration and by getting involved, you are ensuring blood cancer patients have access to the right information, support and care they need to fight their disease as well as someone to turn to every step of the way.” Mr Tanti said the organisation was “thrilled and extremely grateful” to see the continued support for the cause after 25 years. “We know many are already doing it tough due to the rising cost of living,” he said. “A blood cancer diagnosis on top of this is putting huge financial strain on thousands of Australians and their loved ones.” The Leukaemia Foundation offers expert support, funds leading-edge research and campaigns to make change for Australians facing blood cancer, with a goal to have zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035. Details: www.worldsgreatestshave.com or 1800 500 088

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Strep right up: alert not alarmed By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network You may have seen some news stories lately about young children around the world getting sick in increasing numbers from something called “strep A”. These stories are scary – but are they true? How worried do parents need to be? Well, it’s a complex situation, and, to quote an old advertising campaign, we should be alert, but not alarmed. First of all, it’s important to realise that “strep A” is a shorthand term for a bacteria species called group A Streptococcus. It is very, very common. It can cause many different infections in kids, such as strep throat, scarlet fever and impetigo. Unless there are complicating factors (and we’ll get to those because they are very important) these conditions usually can be managed by your local GP. In some rare cases, however, strep bacteria enter the body (not necessarily through the throat), and may cause something called invasive group A streptococcal disease, or iGAS. This is very serious, and can result in seemingly healthy children getting rapidly ill and being admitted to intensive care in a matter of hours. Cases of iGAS have been increasing in many parts of the world over the past few months. The cause of this is still unclear – lots of investigations are underway – but it’s important to remember that it is still, overall, highly uncommon. If your child develops a mild sore throat, it doesn’t mean they will go on to develop more serious disease. The same applies with a scarlet fever rash. So, what should you look out for? The early

Parents are being reminded that invasive group A streptococcal disease is highly uncommon. (iStock)

symptoms of iGAS are identical to many other illnesses, especially in young children. They include sudden drowsiness, fever, lack of alertness, and the inability to walk. If these serious symptoms are present, whatever cause is eventually identified, you need to seek hospital help right away. The ambulance paramedics, and the nurses and doctors at the nearest emergency department all know how to take best care of the patient,

and initiate the care necessary. Just now we said that most cases of strep throat and scarlet fever aren’t anything to really worry about – unless there are complicating factors present. These factors change the picture. People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Pacific or Maori heritage are at increased risk of serious outcomes from strep infections. Also, children who have a chronic medical

condition or a compromised immune system are also at risk of severe illness. These children require more vigilant assessment and early treatment. More information on managing rashes, fevers and lots of other childhood conditions are available in multiple languages on the website of the Royal Children’s Hospital. Go to rch.org.au and click on the yellow panel called “Kids health information”.

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Ramadan, a time to refresh faith Dr Benish Chaudhry is a Wyndham resident, member of Point Cook Action Group and the founder of the Point Cook Library of Things (PCLoT). She is an advocate for better opportunities for the community, especially for migrant women. Ramadan is almost here and many of you would have observed ‘Ramadan Kareem’ signs up at the grocery stores and the fridges being stocked with dates. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar, and it is the month of detox for Muslims. Muslims anxiously await Ramadan, because it gives us the opportunity to refresh our faith. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. We usually start our day early in the morning and have our meal before Fajr (morning prayer) and stay hungry the rest of the day until we break our fast at Maghrib (sunset). As it may sound, it is not very easy to fast especially when you are living in a multicultural country like Australia. The smell of coffee when you walk past a cafe can trigger a migraine for a coffee lover. Similarly, it is not easy to be around a restaurant at lunch hour. The drive back home around 4 to 5pm, when our sugar levels are crashing, is daunting. There is an extra struggle for the Muslim smokers who have to get through the day without smoking, but we somehow make it through. The first three days of Ramadan are the toughest, especially when they fall at the start of a week, because we must wake up earlier than usual, fight our digestive system and our body clocks to stuff up a meal at around 4 to 5am. If we take a short nap before going to work, it is usually followed by a series of sour burps that make us feel worse. We have to sit by ourselves through lunch at work, or watch and hear our colleagues devouring their meals. Some Muslims don’t pray regularly and during Ramadan, they make extra effort to pray. They use up their time during lunch to offer the midday (Zuhur) prayer. There is a special prayer in Ramadan called Taraweeh, which is clubbed with Isha prayer (last prayer of the day) and is usually very long. If Ramadan falls during summer, our fasts are longer than usual, and we get shorter sleep. Scientifically, it has been proven that fasting for a month every year can be very beneficial. Nobel Prize winner Yoshinori Ohsumi’s work on autophagy talks about the benefits of fasting. When we starve, our cells break down proteins and other cell components and use them for energy. These cells destroy viruses and bacteria and get rid of damaged structures. Fasting triggers autophagy and as a result, it improves blood sugar, inflammation, improved brain function and weight loss. Autophagy is important for cell renewal, repair and survival and that’s why there is an association of fasting with longevity. While we do starve the whole day during Ramadan, we usually leave no stones unturned to overeat when we break our fast. Ramadan comes with its own special menu. We usually break our fast with dates. We love fried savoury food, snacks and thirst-quenching drinks for Ramadan. We may feel like we have had a lot but it’s never enough. There are some exceptions where there is relief from fasting. A sick person doesn’t have to fast and a traveller doesn’t have to fast. Similarly, a feeding mother is not bound to fast. While fasting is a pillar of Islam, if you are not well, you are not bound to fast. You can give charity in return and make up your fasts later. The reason we look forward to Ramadan is because of the opportunity to refresh our faith.

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Muslims unite in following the same routine and refrain from eating and drinking. Your fast is not valid if you don’t pray, so it is an opportunity to get into the habit of praying. In Ramadan, the reward for every good deed is multiplied by 70, so we all attempt to be at our best behaviour. You are not meant to lie, backbite or ill-treat anyone. We all get into the race to finish the recitation of the Holy Quran. By small and big habitual change, we try to become a good person, Muslim and citizen. The fast is a reminder for us of those who are struggling to fill their stomachs. It increases us in gratitude, and we increase our charities and share our meal with others. The last ten days of Ramadan are the most sacred for us. It is the hunt for Laylatul Qadr or ‘The Night of Decree’.

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It is a special night from one of the last ten days of Ramadan, where the reward is multiplied by 1000. It is like you have prayed for more than 83 years of your life. Muslims extend their prayers during these nights. We reduce our sleeping hours and try to stay up in the hope to catch that night. We don’t know if we have, but we all yearn for it all our life. Muslims make up 3.2 per cent of the Australian population, but if you happen to live in Wyndham, you may see more Muslims as we are around 10 per cent of the population. You may see a lot of people rushing to the mosques to pray early in the morning and late at night. You may have heard of “Jihaad”, which literally means “struggle” – that’s exactly what we are doing. We are struggling to be better Muslims by

starving all day, praying more and staying up late, all with the usual work routine, school runs and the normal battles of life. Our normal life doesn’t change, but our Ramadan life runs parallel, and we try our best to make justice to both. If you happen to be an employer of a Muslim, be kind this Ramadan and check if they are doing okay or ask them if they need a break to pray. See if there is an opportunity for flexible working hours so they can get home in time. If you see a Muslim rushing at the checkout, let him get through that aisle so he can get home in time to break his fast. If you see a brother angry, either he missed his suhoor (morning meal) because he slept in or maybe he is craving for a smoke. We are all at our reserve battery at the end of the day. So be kind, smile at us and say “Ramadan Kareem, mate”.

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Falcons remain confident By Tara Murray

City West Falcons are confident again this season.

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.

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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 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

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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

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

Meredith Thomas exhibition BAY is a selection of themed works from Port Phillip Bay. The larger studio works consider colour, surface reflection and depth in a more leisurely fashion, and are richer and more textural. The exhibition is on show at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre until Thursday, April 20. ■ artspaces@brimbank.vic.gov.au or 9249 4600

This week’s photographer’s choice picture is Williamstown’s Myles Jarman ahead of a speedcubing competition. (Damjan Janevski) 323649_01

Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine, on Tuesdays from 7.30pm. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

St Albans senior citizens St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am-1.30pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day. ■ Roma, 0435 991 064

Learning to relax group IPC Health is running a free group in Deer Park to help people learn ways to effectively manage their stress and how to relax. The sessions are free to attend and will run every Tuesday from 1pm- 2pm until March 28, at IPC Health Deer Park campus, 106 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ 1300 472 432 or email living.well@ipchealth.com.au

The Gap on Graham The Gap provides a place for Melton youth to hang out, socialise, play games and learn new skills. The centre holds a night for girls aged 10 to 18 years at 5 Graham Street, Melton, on Wednesday evenings. There is also a drop-in night for anyone aged 12 to 25 years old. ■ Val, 0414 769 605

month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Melton Friendship Group Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

U3A Melton

Melton Bridge Club

U3A Melton offers among its activities a book group, Australian history and a gentle exercise class for those 55 and over who are retired or semi-retired who wish to stay mentally and physically active. ■ 0419 563 016

The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817

Melton Combined Probus Club The Melton Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. ■ 9746 0271

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Melton Men’s Group

Rose Carers Of Maddingley Park The Rose Carers meet Wednesdays from 10am-noon at Maddingley Park, corner of Grant and Taverner streets, Bacchus Marsh, to maintain two beautiful rose gardens. New volunteers are always welcome – with or without experience. ■ Elaine Greenhall, 0418 171 119, or 0400 052 857

Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool and table tennis. ■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/

Melton South Knit & Natter

Take weight off naturally

Zonta club meets

Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Melton Trauma Teddies

Rotary Club of Melton

Adult education

The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills. ■ 9309 8531

Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the

All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150 Melton Trauma Teddies are seeking volunteers to assist with knitting, stuffing, or stitching teddy-bears that go to children in their time of need. ■ Jean 0412 931 498

Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling Club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

Bacchus Marsh Market Bacchus Marsh rejoice! There will be a monthly market at Maddingley Park. On the second Saturday of every month there will be a variety of stallholders and food trucks. Bring a picnic blanket and invite your friends and family for a lovely market day out.

Tai Chi for health Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10.30-11.30am. ■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797

Senior citizens meet

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The Gladstone Park Senior Citizens Club regularly meets for games of bingo, carpet bowls and a chat over a cuppa, at the coroner of Carrick and Elmhurst drives, Gladstone Park. ■ Beulah, 0411 422 398

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.

QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS

easy

5 6 1

9 2 2

3 8 7 9 4 4 5 9

7 3 1 7 1 2 5 3 6 1 2 4

4 8 7 6 7

medium

3 6

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By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Japanese vehicle maker Subaru has been at the forefront of all-wheel-drive vehicles for many decades. Indeed, it produced nothing other than all-wheel-drives for many years. The only Subaru that isn’t driven by all four wheels is the BRZ sportscar, which was a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, with the latter being a called the Toyota 86. Five variants are offered: Outback, Sport, Touring, Sport XT and Touring XT. The first three are powered by the traditional 2.5-litre engine, the XT models get a new 2.4-litre turbocharged unit. Our test vehicle for the past week was the top-spec Subaru Outback XT Touring which is very much a ‘proper’ 4WD as, with a ground clearance of 213mm, it can be taken off road and handle some pretty tough terrain. Towing capacity is 2400 kg, 2000 kg in the non-turbo models. Unfortunately, time restraints meant that we were unable to test the Outback off-road, hopefully we can do that in a further test - stay tuned.

Styling Outback is a good-looking vehicle that’s definitely in the 4WD class in its appearance. It has a large front grille above the ‘bumper’ area and honeycomb shapes below it. The bonnet has a neat slope that blends nicely into the windscreen. The roof rises for the first part then takes a gentle shape that blends neatly into the rear window. Its shape gained a nod of approval from all that viewed it during our test period. They commented that it looked like a 4WD that meant business.

Interior The interior is neatly styled. The Outback Sport and Outback Sport XT have synthetic leather upholstery that’s further protected by a water-repellent coating. Very handy if you’re going to be spending serious time in off-road driving - as well as when you carry grubby kids to and from school and/or sports events.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Outback 2.5: $42,690 Sport 2.5: $47,190 Touring 2.5: $50,990 Sport XT 2.4: $52,190 Touring XT 2.4: $55,990 SPECIFICATIONS Subaru Outback XT Touring 2.4-litre turbo-petrol five-door wagon

Boot capacity is a useful 522 litres with the rear seatbacks in place, expandable to 1267 litres when they are folded.

Engines / transmissions The 2023 Outback XT Sport and XT Touring have a 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. It drives all four wheels through a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A less powerful 2.5-litre engine is fitted to lower cost models in the Outback range.

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other variants have a six-speaker system. The 4.2-inch Multi-Information Display unit (MID) in front of the driver has an LCD screen and displays all the usual monitoring information. A new USB-C port joins the existing USB-A in the front console and there are also two USB-A charge ports in the rear.

Safety Subaru’s EyeSight system includes adaptive cruise control, emergency lane-keep assist, lane centring function, lane departure prevention, lane departure warning, lane sway warning, pre-collision brake assist, pre-collision throttle management, autonomous emergency steering and brake light recognition. Should you still have a crash it has no fewer than eight SRS airbags to cushion your body and head from all the hard stuff in the cabin.

Driving The Subaru Outback XT is easy to drive and

feels almost like a large car in the way that it handles twisting mountain roads. It’s certainly not sporty, nor is it intended to be but those who do enjoy their driving will not feel it’s a pain to sit at the wheel. Acceleration is reasonably responsive and it moves away from a standstill without too much hesitation. Fuel consumption is officially listed as 9.0 litres per hundred kilometres. Around town we were using in the 10 to 11 litres per 100km. On the open road and motorways this dropped to seven to eight litres per hundred kilometres.

Summing up Subaru Outback XT is an attractive looking SUV that’s pleasant to live with thanks to decent performance good interior space. It has the no-nonsense attitude that has always characterised the Japanese marque and this will appeal to many. Would we buy one? Yes, if this was the market segment we were working in.

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Deer Park makes bowls premiership history Deer Park made history last Sunday winning its first Bowls Victoria weekend pennant premier division championship. The Parkers proved too strong for Clayton in the grand final at Dandenong Club, winning 86 (16)-66 (2). Aron Sheriff’s rink won 27-18, Ryan Tainton’s rink won 24-10 and James Pearce’s rink won 21-18. Ryan Bester’s rink lost to Blake Nairn 20-14. The premiership caps off a remarkable run by the Parkers, who last lost a game all the way back in round four. Parkers head of bowls operations and player Mark Casey said winning the premiership was so special for everyone. “This has been a work in progress for many years so to get the result this year was an incredible feeling,” he said. “It’s a reward for effort, that’s for sure. “It was an excellent final, both teams played exceptional bowls and there wasn’t much in it for most of the game. “We always held the advantage but it wasn’t

Deer Park bowls champions. (Bowls Victoria)

until the last part of the game where we really kicked clear. “Clayton are a very good, even side so to get over the top of them was a great feeling.” Casey said there were too many standouts on the day to single out individual efforts.

He said everyone played their roles and he couldn’t be prouder of them. Overall for the season, Casey finished fourth on the player ladder behind a trio of three MCC players who all had the same score. Koby Cromie finished in fifth and Tom

Hicks finished in sixth, Casey and Cromie spent most of the year in the same rink, while Hicks finished the season in a different rink. Casey said the premiership isn’t just for the group of players who played in the grand final, but for the whole club. “This was the club’s first premier league title, so the 16 players who were out there created some history for the club, but it’s more about the members who have been at the club for decades,” he said. “Deer Park Club president John Berry has been at the helm for over 20 years, he’s always wanted to win this title so it’s incredible that we could do it for people like that. “It’s very special.” Next up is the state pennant finals in May. Casey said they were keen to add more silverware to the cabinet. “We will celebrate this win for a while but soon the focus will go to this and we will be going after the state title.” Tara Murray

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Calder United after winning the Community Shield. (Supplied)

Shield honour for United By Tara Murray Another season and there’s another trophy in the cabinet for Calder United. The defending National Premier League Women’s champions started their season by winning the Community Shield. The shield normally is the winner of the Nike F.C Cup and the NPLW champions going head-to-head, but with Calder winning both it faced Bulleen. Defending the title they won last year, Calder beat Buleen on 3-2 to remain the champions. Co-coach Helen Winterburn who wasn’t at the game due to Western United duties, said it was nice to start the season that way. “It was a positive start for the players to get a good result against Bulleen,” she said. “I watched back on the tape and we were the better team and created more chances and made the most of them.” Elle Talevski was named player of the match. Winterburn said it was good for the side to get out there in a competitive manner after not many pre-season games.

She said there were always going to be some challenges early on. “Coming to a new club with new coaches and players,” she said. “We haven’t played too many pre-season games, but what we’ve put in place came out in the game.” Calder will have a different looking side this season, with 11 members of last season’s team and coach Mark Torcaso all moving on to Western United, Winterburn said it gives opportunities for other players to step up to this level. “We’ve signed a few international players who will bring quality in the midfield,” she said. “We’ve also decided to reward some players from our under-19s. It’s fantastic as it shows the work the club has done with layering coming through the younger age groups and for them to now get senior opportunities shows the others what they can achieve.” Several Calder players who are returning this season have spent the off season as train on players with Western United.

Talevski, Montanna Mathews, Bella Sewards, Tiarna Stella and Ava Groba are some of those players who were part of the Western United train on squad. Winterburn said having those players back at the club was a massive bonus. “They come back into the group at Calder and bring more leadership,” she said. “It’s a massive boost for us and it sets the standard.: Winterburn, who has joined Calder this season, said it had been a different type of challenge coming across and working with slightly older players. Despite being new to the environment, she has quickly brought in the club mentality. “We want to win, but we definitely want to focus on developing players,” she said. “As a group we want to continue to push players to improve and get batter. “As the squad grows in terms of performance, that goes hand in hand. We also want to continue to create a great environment for the players and challenge them.” Calder was set to start its season on Friday night against Box Hill, after deadline.

Keilor came away proud despite a grand final loss in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket Competition shield 3 one-day competition. The young Blues faced a more experienced Melton Centrals side in the grand final and it proved to be the difference in the end. Centrals made 5-193 off their overs with Liz Pierce scoring an unbeaten century. Yashvi Shah took two wickets for Blues. The Blues never got going in their run chase, bowled out for 73. Keilor head coach Duncan Harrison admits that the lack of experience got to the side. “We are very young and I think they got a bit flustered in the field and it was too many to chase,” he said. “Realistically we were always going to struggle to get that many. We lost a few wickets and lost our way. “There were a few run outs in the end with the pressure to score. We are still really proud of what they have achieved.” Harrison said the efforts and results produced by the group this season had exceeded all expectations. He said there would only be positive signs for the future. “We had a party at Keilor on Sunday night and they were all on the ground playing cricket and it was just the parents, who were inside. “We had seven players under-14, so it was an impressive effort this season. We have some really talented players who can go on to have some good cricket careers.“ Many of the side had also been involved in junior premiership and grand finals. Harrison said they are hoping that this is something they can continue to build on. “We played in a grand final and won a final, it’s a good start for them going forward,” he said. “We’ll lose some to premier cricket and that is always the aim. “If we can keep the numbers together we’ll have a pretty good team. We want to keep developing them and doing the right things so they continue to enjoy training and playing and keep coming back. “We just want them to improve next season. We have no expectations on them.” Tara Murray

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Storm on a high after another premiership win There was a sense of disbelief after Sydenham-Hillside claimed the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 premiership. The grand final against St Francis de Sales was ones of ebbs and flows, which could have easily gone either way. But the experience of the Storm, which have now won four premiership in five seasons, showed through to seal the premiership. Coach Geoff Pretty said there was a numb feeling after the game. “I’m really happy for the boys, they’ve worked hard and they deserve it,” he said. “St Francis were sensational. We were a lucky winner and they were an unlucky loser. “They took it to us all day and I can’t give them enough praise.” St Francis batted on day one of the match, making 9-230 from its overs. Aaron Maynard top scored with 64.

Anthony Allleyne took four wickets for the Storm, while Damith Priyadarshana took two wickets. Pretty said they expected to have to chase a decent score. “They are a really disciplined side and I said to the guys before the game it will be a tough run chase. “We thought on our ground that it wasn’t the highest score that we should be able to chase it down, but they took it right to us.” The Storm started well and was 0-56. It lost two quick wickets, before going from 2-108 to 5-108. Skipper Dylan Knight stepped up along with Stefon King to keep the scoreboard ticking over. But at 8-192, another premiership didn’t look likely. “I’ve played and coached enough sport that I know it’s not over until the last wicket or the last run,” Pretty said. “We said at tea to just get a partnership and change the momentum. We

were able to put the pressure back on them.” The Storm hit the winning runs in the second last over, finishing 8-233. King made 45 not out, while Knight made 40. Ishan Peiris top scored with 50 at the top of the order. King was named player of the match. Pretty said King made the most of his chance to show what he can do with the bat. “He hasn’t had much chance to bat,” he said. “He wanted a chance earlier in the season and Dylan was similar. “Our top order had been making runs, so it made it hard for them to get opportunities.” Pretty also made mention of Tim Grech. Grech made 20 not out, including hitting two sixes, to help get the side over the line. Pretty said Grech is the heart and soul of the club. The premiership means that the Storm will be in senior division next season. Tara Murray

Sydenham-Hillside’s premiership side (Supplied)

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Final glory for Gorillas By Tara Murray The hard work has paid off for Grand United as it was crowned Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3 premiers. Having fallen short in last season’s grand final series, the Gorillas have been determined to go one better this season. They only needed one day of the grand final against Sunbury to get the job done, hitting the winning runs late on day one on Saturday. President Alan Hale said it was a fantastic day for the club “It was fantastic not just for the 11 guys that played, but the whole club,” he said. “Everyone has their own stories and there’s so many good stories in that time. Whether it’s their first A-turf premiers or they’ve won multiple flags, everyone is stoked.” Sunbury won the toss and decided to bat at JR Parsons Reserve. The Roar was quickly in trouble at 2-5 before it steadied. The wickets continued to fall for the Roar from that point as the side was bowled out for just 120 in the 42nd over.

Hale said they just stuck to the plan they had taken into the game. “We executed exceptionally well with the ball,” he said. “Sunbury have some really good bats in their line up, especially Kevin Barker, who played really well. “We wanted to choke the opposition and didn’t give them any opportunities. Ben Doll and Sam Crea bowled well opening up and then the spinners come on. “We got three run outs as well, that changed the game.” Doll and Crea took three wickets each for the Gorillas. With plenty of time left on day one, Hale said the group was keen to get the runs needed for first innings points and then see what happened. “Like the week before we thought we could get the runs on the day,” he said. “Jayden White-Powell started really well. We wanted to play positive cricket as we have and we learned some things from the last time we played them.

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“We were scoring five runs an over for the first 15 overs, which didn’t allow Sunbury to make a run at it.” The Gorillas were 4-149 off 35 overs at stumps. White-Powell had top scored with 47. The Roar made the call to end the game at that stage instead of the two teams coming back for day two. Hale said with a number of good batters still in the shed, the result was only going to go one way even if they played on. White-Powell was named player of the match. Hale said a lot of hard work has gone on behind the scenes the last couple of years to get the club back to where it is. The Gorillas will play in division 2 next season. “We have plans to get higher than division 2, that is for sure,” he said. “We lost a lot of players a few years back and our mindset was to continually improve. “We’ve done a lot of hard work and there’s a lot of good people to get us back to where we were yesterday. [Saturday].”

Deer Park’s hopes of a second straight premiership remain alive with the side through to the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand final. Facing minor premiers Haig Fawkner in the semi final, it wasn’t without drama with the match postponed a week. While legal action surrounding the suspension of several Haig players due to ball tampering is still going, the match went ahead with those players. Deer Park in a statement said that if the game didn’t go ahead, it could be weeks before it was played and in worst case scenario, no premiership would be awarded. Haig won the toss and sent in the Lions with their batter enjoying spending time in the middle. The top six all got starts as the Lions went on to make 9-280. Mohammed Alfar top scored with 54, while Fawad Malook made 53. Charith Mendis took six wickets for Haig. The Lions got an early wicket before Haig took control of the game to be cruising at 1-91. The Lions took four quick wickets to have Haig in trouble at 5-100. Haig found another partnership to take the score to 5-100. Once the sixth wicket fell, the Lions bowlers got on top to bowl Haig out for 179 in the 60th over. Malook was the star with the ball, taking 5-36, while Lachlan Fitzgerald and Upul Bandara took two wickets each. The Lions will face Yarraville Club in the grand final. The Clubbers had to week off after beating Aberfeldie in the other semi final. A premiership would cap off a strong first season in the senior division. The Lions were undefeated in division 1 last season, earning promotion into the top grade.

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With the Big Woolworths Supermarket Watervale Shopping Centre, Cnr Taylor’s Road, Calder Park Drive, Taylor’s Hill,

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