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Crime up in Hobsons Bay By Matthew Sims Recorded criminal offences increased by two per cent across Hobsons Bay in the year to December 2022, according to new Crime Statistics Agency [CSA] data. The data showed there were 5945 recorded offences during January 1 to December 31, 2022 in Hobsons Bay, which was a slight jump compared to the 5829 recorded offences during the previous 12 months. Criminal offences in Newport jumped by 14.5 per cent in 2022, with theft offences in Newport rising by 21.7 per cent. In Laverton, the data reflected there were 691 recorded offences, which was a 41.3 per cent jump, with drug use and possession offences more than tripling to 56 offences. However, there were a number of local reductions in recorded offences, including theft offences dropping by 7.5 per cent in Altona Meadows and robbery offences dropping by 32 per cent across Hobsons Bay. In Maribyrnong, the data reflected a 0.9 per cent increase in recorded criminal offences, with 8695 offences recorded in 2022. Footscray’s data showed an 23.3 per cent increase in the number of drug use and possession offences recorded, while theft offences fell by 7.4 per cent to 977 recorded offences. In Braybrook, there was a 20.5 per cent reduction in theft offences, while drug use and possession offences increased by 22.1 per cent to 94 offences. Yarraville recorded a five-fold increase in drug use and possession offences in 2022, from 11 to 55 offences recorded. A Victoria Police spokesperson said it was “very pleasing” that overall crime was below pre-pandemic levels across Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay despite increasing slightly compared to 2021 figures. “There’s been some really encouraging results in the local community, with fewer robberies and fewer burglaries and break-ins particularly when looking at pre-pandemic levels,” the spokesperson said. “Car theft and home burglaries will continue to be a focus for police in Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong, and we will continue to have police out and about to prevent and respond to this offending.”

Finnishing touches for festival The culture of the world’s happiest country is coming to Altona. The Australasian Federation of Finnish Societies and Clubs will welcome Finns and the wider community to be part of the 55th Suomipäivät or Finnish Festival from Friday, April 7 to Sunday, April 9. Finnish Society of Melbourne festival committee chair Tuire Karaharju-Huisman said they are “very excited” to host a range of events, food and drink, with an expected attendance of about 300 people across a number of venues. “We are the largest Finnish society in Australia,” she said. The event will include cultural performances, dancing workshops, sports workshops including mölkky and pesäpallo or Finnish baseball, a dinner dance, hobby horse racing and a wife carrying competition. Dr Karaharju-Huisman said the event aims to celebrate Finnish culture, which is exemplified by the concept of ‘sisu’, demonstrating determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery and resilience. Details: fsm.org.au/finnfest

Jeffery McDougall and Tuire Karaharju-Huisman played a game of mölkky ahead of the 55th Finnish Festival in Altona. (Joe Mastroianni) 322861_02

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Support for basketball centre Yarraville and inner-west basketball advocates have expressed support for the proposed six-court indoor sports centre at McIvor Reserve. The council has proposed to build a six-court indoor sports centre and new recreation and leisure facilities as part of the McIvor Reserve Master Plan. Maribyrnong council has scheduled a special meeting on Wednesday, March 29 at 6.30pm at the Braybrook Community Hub to make a decision on the adoption of the McIvor Reserve Master Plan, with members of

the public encouraged to submit their public questions by 2pm on Wednesday, March 29. Yarraville resident, former National Basketball League player, former Melbourne Tigers and Melbourne United development officer and current Melbourne Tigers women’s and under-16 coach Warrick Giddey said he thought the proposed development would be a “fantastic” opportunity for sport in the region. “Basketball is clearly the number one sport in the area,”he said. Having lived in Yarraville for more than

20 years and helping his children, including Oklahoma City Thunder player Josh Giddey, develop their skills, Giddey said travelling between facilities throughout the west was difficult. “All the kids had to go to Altona,” he said. Giddey said basketball delivered a number of benefits for young children. “I think basketball gives them a sense of enjoyment and purpose,” he said. Westgate Basketball Association president Jules Griffith said they had to organise about 200 teams across 14 courts across three

stadiums in Maribyrnong, meaning their programs were at capacity and they have been unable to introduce an under-8 competition. “It’s a real challenge for our clubs,” he said. “While participation in the sport has grown exponentially, the number of accessible courts in Maribyrnong for competition has not grown.” Mr Griffith said the Yarraville facility would support sport far and wide and could even be used for netball or other sports. “This isn’t just about the people of Yarraville,” he said.

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Help when double trouble arrives For most people, the moment they discover they are having a baby is a moment filled with joy and elation. However, for those who discover they are having multiple babies, the moment can be more daunting, while still exciting Running from Sunday, March 19 to Sunday, March 26, Multiple Birth Awareness Week is a national campaign to raise awareness around the unique realities for multiple birth families in Australia – and how advocacy, positive education and engaged communities can contribute to enabling positive health outcomes for families with multiple children.

This year’s theme is ‘Equality for Multiple Birth Families’, with the Australian Multiple Birth Association (AMBA) leveraging to highlight the inequality multiple birth families face and to launch a request to the government for better support for all parents with twins, triplets or more, including requesting for a Multiple Birth Payment. New and expectant parents of multiples living in Melbourne’s west can access support from the Westgate Multiple Birth Association (WMBA) from the early stages of pregnancy. An affiliated member of the AMBA, the WMBA is a volunteer group providing support

and practical advice to parents and families with multiple children. WMBA president Eliza Watters said having multiple births created benefits and challenges for each family. “Having twins or more is wonderful, but it often entails greater financial burdens and mental health challenges than having your children one at a time,”she said. “Multiple birth families need more support, so they can not just survive, but thrive.” Details: westgate.amba.org.au

The Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Victoria and Tasmania has pledged its members would not work at the site of proposed McIvor Reserve upgrade works, including the construction of a six-court sports stadium, as part of a green ban. The council has proposed to build a six-court indoor sports centre and new recreation and leisure facilities as part of the McIvor Reserve Master Plan. A final decision has been scheduled for a special council meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 6.30pm at the Braybrook Community Hub. The estimated number of trees impacted in the final plan has been reduced to 114. For every tree removed, two will be replanted, delivering a minimum net increase of 114 trees. Last December, Maribyrnong council approved the first stage of the nearby Bradmill development, which would include the construction of 135 dwellings in the form of three and four-bedroom townhouses, between two and three storeys high, 272 off-street car parking spaces off-street, 82 on-street car parking spaces and a pocket park. CFMEU secretary John Setka said the council’s plan would reduce access to open space in the area despite the introduction of the large housing development. “The Bradmill Precinct Development site will inject thousands of residents into the area,“ he said. Matthew Sims

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Application PA230646 – 2 Cambridge St Seaholme LS Planning Pty Ltd has lodged a planning application for the removal of Restrictive Covenant 2559923 and Restrictive Covenant A382427 (07/08/1957) from Lot 123 on Plan of Subdivision 041791. The application and supporting documentation may be inspected via Council’s online permit management system ‘Greenlight’, at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. If you do not have internet access contact Council on 1300 179 944 between 8.30am and 5.00pm to make other arrangements. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Council in writing by 7 April 2023, including the reasons for an objection and stating how the objector would be affected. Objectors will be advised of the decision. For further information, please contact Rhys Martin on 1300 179 944.

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Foot and leg pain help With foot, knee and leg pain, injuries and arthritis being so prevalent yet so difficult to treat successfully, it’s comforting to know that Hobsons Bay has a world class expert in its midst. Dr Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading lower limb pain and injury experts, practices locally in Williamstown. Dr Dowie has spent much of his career assisting professional athletes including 7 of the world’s number 1 tennis players, PGA golfers, Olympic gold medallists and world record holders but now focuses on his Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, located across Melbourne, to assist locals with their pain, injuries, degenerative concerns and children’s growth and development issues. Over the past 25 years Dr Dowie has successfully treated both common and complex issues related to the lower limb (from

toes to hips) for everyone from professional athletes to children and seniors. His ‘Foot & Leg Pain Clinics’ were established to provide comprehensive, evidence-based and clinically proven treatment plans to people of all ages and lifestyles, without the need for medications or surgery. Renowned for successful treatment outcomes, Dr Dowie is often referred people with the most complex of issues, assisting where others have not been able to. So, if you suffer from any foot, heel, ankle or knee pain; sports or general soft tissue injuries; arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis or plantar fasciitis; joint pain or children’s development concerns or growing pains, rest assured, expert help is just around the corner. You can make an appointment with Dr Dowie at the Williamstown Foot and Leg Pain Clinic by calling 1300 328 300.

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Dr Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s leading lower limb pain and injury experts, practices locally in Williamstown.

A model of the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) flagship vessel, the HMAS Australia II, has made port at the Seaworks Maritime Museum in Williamstown. Unveiled on Tuesday, March 14, a local of Bendemeer in New South Wales’ north-eastern region, Andy Cripps took four years of researching, painting, moulding and gluing to create the model. Mr Cripps said he undertook the project to connect with his grandfather Mervyn Cripps, who served on the HMAS Australia II and who passed away when he was five years old. “I did this out of love for my pa,” he said. Three generations of the Cripps family have been in the Navy ranks, including Mervyn, Andy himself, and his father Robert. The inside of the ship has been filled with the service history and photographs of all three generations of Cripps men.

After a chance meeting at a model shop in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales with HMAS Australia Veterans’ Association president Grant Knox two years ago, the search was on for a permanent display for the model. During Mr Cripps’ journey to Melbourne, he met Bill Harris, who was one of the last two survivors who worked on the ship alongside his grandfather. Commonly known as “the Aussie”, the HMAS Australia II was the flagship of the Australian fleet during World War II. During her time in service, she covered more sea miles (477,000 miles) than any RAN ship and served longer than any other ship in the RAN. Seaworks chief executive Glenn Jones said the model was another worthy addition to the museum’s artefacts. “It just extends our storytelling of the navy and its connection to Williamstown,” he said.

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Champion for women By Goya Dmytryshchak

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pool designs to make a splash By Matthew Sims Hobsons Bay council has moved forward with works to create final design plans for the Western Aquatic and Early Years Centre in Altona Meadows. At a meeting on Tuesday, March 14, Hobsons Bay councillors passed a motion to award a $1,952,918 contract for a lead consultant to complete design development drawings and a construction documentation package, with six votes in support of the motion and Cr Daria Kellander abstaining.

Initially estimated to cost $60 million, the cost was now projected to be 30 to 40 per cent higher than initial projections. Hobsons Bay council has already spent $120,000 on feasibility studies, designs and investigations during the last two years. Initial plans for the project have included an eight-lane 25m pool, a wellness centre and a gymnasium, as well as an early years zone to accommodate three-and-four-year-old kindergarten. The state government has so far pledged $10 million towards the project.

Cr Matt Tyler said while there was more work to do to secure funding, making clear design plans was a necessary part of preparing the project for funding. “This is a really important step if we want to move this proposal forward to a point where it’s shovel-ready,” he said. Cr Tyler said investment into the maintenance of the Laverton Swim and Fitness Centre would continue while this work was still ongoing. Hobsons Bay councillor Daria Kellander said she was concerned the project was “pie in

the sky”. “At this point, we’ll be waiting decades before this pool becomes a reality,” she said. “Surely, there’s a more affordable and more accessible solution that we can look to right now.” Hobsons Bay councillor Peter Hemphill said he believed it was “prudent” to spend the money and build the centre in Altona Meadows. “If we are successful in this project … it will be paying its way within a couple of years,” he said. Details: participate.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ waeyc

Signs of a rich history Hobsons Bay history enthusiasts are encouraged to keep an eye out for excerpts of the region’s history, as snippets of Hobsons Bay’s history can now be found on a number of street signs Hobsons Bay council has included the stories behind a number of Hobsons Bay’s oldest street names through the installation of heritage street signs across Williamstown North, Altona, Altona Meadows, Newport and Laverton. Altona Meadows resident Murray MacLachlan recommended the initiative to Hobsons Bay council, which included Lady Nelson Crescent in Altona Meadows. “The Lady Nelson was the first European ship in Port Phillip Bay,” he said. “The streets in this area are all named after various ships.” The Lady Nelson’s link to the area of Port Phillip Bay commenced in November 1801. On her second voyage south from Port

Jackson, the Lady Nelson was required to again survey the coast to the south and to fill in a number of gaps in maps of the Australian coast at that time. On February 14, 1802, the Lady Nelson left Western Port and by noon that day the new harbour was entered and was named as Port King to honour Captain Philip Gidley King. However, it was later renamed Port Phillip after the first governor of the colony Captain Arthur Phillip. Other streets highlighted a number of local dignitaries, such as Sir Frederick Thomas Sargood, John Blyth and Sir Thomas Bent. Hobsons Bay council said it would continue to work with local historical society representatives and historians where available to identify streets with historically significant names. Details: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/ C o m m u n i t y /A r t s - C u l t u r e - H e r i t a g e / Cultural-Heritage/Heritage-Street-Signs

Altona Meadows resident Murray MacLachlan with the new signage. (Joe Mastroianni) 322729_02

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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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- 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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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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Call to end truck exemptions By Matthew Sims Victorian Greens senator Janet Rice has called on the state government to immediately end all exemptions given to heavy trucks and road trains during curfew hours in Footscray and transport material for the West Gate Tunnel project by rail. Curfews in place include along Somerville Road between Geelong Road and Whitehall Street and Moore Street, as well as a 24-7 truck ban along Hyde Street north of Francis Street. Speaking in federal Parliament on Tuesday,

March 7, she said the ongoing presence of trucks within the Footscray area breaching curfews created “massive problems”. “Footscray is my home, so I know what a huge win this was for the local community,” she said. “It was a triumph for grassroots and community campaigns. “Yet, eight years later, the Andrews government has failed to adequately enforce and monitor the curfew and Footscray residents continue to be appallingly impacted by the continuous presence of heavy trucks and road trains.”

Ms Rice said Footscray’s streets had become a major thoroughfare for road trains and other heavy vehicles as part of the West Gate Tunnel project. “Disappointingly, a growing number of these trucks have exemptions from the government to access residential streets in the area,” she said. “These trucks have a huge negative impact and health of this community.” Ms Rice also spoke about the recent death of 22-year-old Hobsons Bay local and former Williamstown High School student Angus

Collins at the intersection of Footscray Road and Dock Link Road and the risks trucks posed to pedestrians and cyclists. “My heart goes out to his family and friends,” she said. Ms Rice said she was angry that her work campaigning against the prevalence of heavy vehicles in Maribyrnong had led to little change. “The Footscray community fought hard for the truck curfew in 2015, and it should be upheld,” she said. “The community has seen little to no change regarding heavy vehicles.”

Never too late to learn Williamstown residents looking for tips on how to maintain their house are encouraged to sign up for a new course. I’m Still Learning Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation set up with the sole purpose of providing community members an opportunity to learn how to confidently complete basic home and car maintenance tasks. I’m Still Learning will be running a course at Joan Kirner House at 14 Thompson Street in Williamstown, from Wednesday, April 19 to Wednesday, June 7, over eight two-hour sessions at $250 or $125 for concession holders. Topics covered during the course include safety in the home, how to repair a leaking tap, using a battery operated drill safely, using the drill to make a take home toolbox, repairing a broken tile, repairing a hole in the wall and preparation and painting. After losing her husband Laurie to cancer, I’m Still Learning founder Mandy Gosetti said

she felt lost and overwhelmed when it came to managing odd jobs. “I was frustrated at having to rely on someone else every time a tap was dripping or a screw needed to be tightened,” she said. “The program has so far directly empowered more than 500 people to gain new skills, build relationships or connections and increase their confidence levels. “This year we have found that to keep up with demand and expand into different areas, we have had to change our approach and recruit instructors.” I’m Still Learning also offers a basic car maintenance program where participants, using their own cars, learn about the basics of how the car engine runs, tyre maintenance, safe practices when maintaining your car, checking and topping up fluids, replacing wiper blades and more, as well as a basic cooking program for beginners. Details: www.imstilllearning.org

I’m Still Learning founder Mandy Gosetti and qualified plumber, teacher and trainer Julie Wacker are excited to teach people in Williamstown basic maintenance skills as part of upcoming courses. (Supplied)

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By Cr Peter Hemphill Our open spaces are among the most valued assets in our community, and they are an important part of our lives. Whether it’s a place for kids to play, for families and friends to relax or take a walk, we are always looking to improve these areas so you can get the most out of them. It’s always rewarding to see a park become more useful in people’s lives. Council has been working for several years on developing the space at Mary Street Reserve in Spotswood. It’s actually something we’ve been talking about with the Spotswood Kingsville RSL since October 2017, and it was later identified by the community as one of 16 projects they wanted as part of the Better Places Spotswood and South Kingsville program. The locals recognised the potential for the land, which was handed over to the then City of Williamstown in June 1925, nearly a hundred years ago. Through our initial community consultation, they told us they wanted to make better use of the space, including the old bowling green and car park off The Avenue. A master plan framework for the Mary Street Reserve has been developed, including a new play space, picnic area, multipurpose sports court and multiuse open grass space, and integrating the building that has been leased by the Spotswood Kingsville RSL. There is still time for the public to tell us what they think about this master plan framework and help shape the plan for this reserve. This stage of public consultation closes on Monday, March 27. You can have your say at participate. hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.

Kingsville collision Police are investigating a collision which occurred in Kingsville on Thursday, March 16. Police said a car and a motorcycle collided just past the intersection of Geelong Road and Geelong Street at about 8.15am. The male rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the car was not injured and stopped at the scene.

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The draft master plan will then be developed and you’ll have another chance to have your say. We intend to start work in 2023-24. Coming up next month is the Heritage Hobsons Bay festival, which is a fantastic program filled with events to entertain and educate us about the incredible history of our city. I’m incredibly passionate about preserving and celebrating the heritage and history of Hobsons Bay because it has been a significant part of the growth of Melbourne and Victoria. This year’s festival theme is ‘Shared stories’ and there is a packed program of performances, exhibitions, tours and virtual events exploring our Indigenous, cultural and natural heritage. For more information, visit hobsonsbay.vic. gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay.

Police have called for public assistance following a road rage incident in Seddon last month. Officers have been told a 33-year-old Seddon woman was involved in a verbal altercation with the male driver, who is described as Caucasian with a solid build and a small black beard, of a white Toyota C-HR wagon in the drive-through of a fast food restaurant in Seddon at about 9.20pm on Friday, February 10. Police said the woman stopped her car on Gamon Street, exited her vehicle and approached the Toyota, with the driver of the Toyota then colliding with the woman before driving off along Gamon Street. The victim suffered significant injuries, including a broken leg, and was taken to hospital.

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The outbound lanes of the West Gate Bridge at Todd Road will be closed overnight from midnight Friday 24 March to 6am Saturday. This closure will allow crews to safely remove a sign that goes over the freeway. Detours will in be place so please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

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Taking health lessons to heart New Monash University research has found one in five adults in Australia were unable to name any heart attack symptoms and only around half reported chest pain as a symptom. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data showed Maribyrnong came in 179th place in terms of heart-related admissions, with 47.8 out of 10,000 persons admitted during the 2012 to 2016 period. The prevalence of risk factors included insufficient exercise (68.1 per cent), high blood pressure (23 per cent) and smoking (16.5 per cent).

Maribyrnong was also among the eight high-risk local government areas taking part in the Heart Matters study. A National Health and Medical Research Council funded partnership between Monash University, the Heart Foundation, Ambulance Victoria and the state government Department of Health, the Heart Matters trial is working to improve heart attack awareness. In Hobsons Bay, 41.4 out of 10,000 persons were admitted to hospital for a heart-related condition, ranking 271 out of 519 across the country’s local government areas.

The prevalence of risk factors included insufficient exercise (67.9 per cent), obesity (31.6 per cent) and smoking (15.7 per cent). Monash University School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Associate Professor Janet Bray was the lead author of the study and said the findings were “very alarming”. “Every minute, more heart muscle dies and the chance of complications like cardiac arrest increases,” she said. “Every Australian should be able to recognise heart attack symptoms and the need to respond quickly and call triple-0 for an ambulance.”

Ambulance Victoria paramedic and acting research and evaluation director Dr Ziad Nehme said quickly recognising symptoms was of paramount importance. “Our paramedics attend almost 60,000 patients every year with suspected heart attack symptoms, such as chest pain,” he said. “Paramedics are best placed to diagnose and treat heart attacks in the community and are equipped to administer life-saving medications that can open a blocked artery in the heart.” Details: www.heartfoundation.org.au/ Bundles/Your-heart/Book-Heart-Matters

Get out and get active 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 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. Maribyrnong mayor Sarah Carter said there will be activities for people of all ages, interests and abilities available throughout the program. “The expo is the perfect way to try a range of different activities to keep your mind and body

healthy, and maybe also pick up a new hobby along the way,” she said. “There are so many fun activities on offer during the expo, and the family day to launch the program at Skinner Reserve will be jam-packed with something for the whole family to enjoy.” All registered participants receive a complimentary ten visit pass to RecWest Footscray. To be in the running for some of the expo’s great prizes, participants are urged to return their event passport with four stamps to council before Wednesday, April 19 via Maribyrnong City Council, Maribyrnong Get Active! Expo Prize Entry, PO Box 58, Footscray, VIC, 3012. Details: www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/ Get-Active-Expo Matthew Sims Master Kristy Busuttil at Jeongsin Taekwondo. (Supplied)

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Strep right up: alert not alarmed By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

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,

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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

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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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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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Music festival The Stony Creek Music Festival is back for 2023 and kicks off at 3pm at McNish Reserve in Court Street, Yarraville on Saturday, April 1. This year will be no less remarkable with Rebecca Barnard, Nick Barker and Rob Craw headlining with “Remembering Tom Petty”. The event features ARIA award winning Shane O’Mara and his band Silver Sound, as well as Grateful Dead tribute band Deadnecks. Other performers include The Receivers and rappers Ghetto Superstars. The event will also feature Belle the Princess on skates, drumming workshops, three-string guitar workshops, community garden workshops, sausages by Rotary and food vans running until 9pm. ■ Michael, 0434 473 734

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Comedy show Popular comedian Sean Diao is known for their unique humour and witty commentary on everyday life. They are bringing their show ‘Laugh or China Releases a New Virus’ to Mantra Studio Kitchen and Bar in Yarraville. Saturday, April 8, Tuesday, April 11 and Friday, April 14. Cost: $19.50 to $24.50. ■ 9917 2844

Blood donation Williamstown Pop-up Blood Donor Centre is open until Friday, March 31. Williamstown Town Hall, 104 Ferguson Street. ■ lifeblood.com.au or 13 14 95

Grant writing workshop Arts Manager and Creative Producer Melynda von Wayward (The Wayward Woman) will be hosting a monthly online in-depth half-day grant writing workshop for emerging and professional Australian creative individuals and organisations who want to learn how to write and submit a high-quality funding application to an Australian arts funding body. The first workshop will be held on Sunday, March 26. The cost of the four-hour workshop is $150 and there are also several grant writing packages available. ■ www.thewaywardwoman.com/grantwriting-workshop.php

Seeking stories Award-winning local author Dr Dominique Hes is writing a book on Newport Lakes, tracing its history, its impact and its contribution. The book will outline the story of its development, highlighting the role of consensus, courage, vision and working with nature to create a beautiful ecological and social place. Weaving in theories of biophilia, regenerative development and placemaking with local stories, it aims to provide inspiration for other communities looking at what they can do in their neighbourhoods. Locals are asked to come forward with any stories, photos, memories to be included in the book. ■ NPLbook22@gmail.com

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. ■ libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

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. ■ asrc.org.au/community-advocacy-andpower-program

Motoring group The Hobsons Bay Men’s Shed Motoring Group will host its container sale on Saturday, March 25, where members will be selling off excess tools at bargain prices. ■ HBMS.MotoringEvents@gmail.com or 0417 531 670

Heritage walks Enjoy a leisurely one-and-a-half hour walk 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. ■ John, 0418 377 336

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

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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. Hobsons Bay resident Ian Watson established the walking group four years ago under the Heart Foundation’s umbrella, and, in 2021, was awarded the Heart Foundation’s Australia wide Golden Shoe Award for Courage and Commitment. ■ Ian Watson, 0411 566 862 or www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Community/ Whats-On/Altona-Meadows-and-NewportHeart-Foundation-Walking-Groups

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

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

Musicians wanted Established in 1979, the Westgate Concert Band is seeking new members. Do you play woodwind, brass or percussion and are looking for a welcoming place to

Free English conversation class Is English your 2nd language? Do you want to improve your English skills and meet new people? Practice English conversation in informal interactive group sessions. Light refreshments provided. Mondays during school terms from 1pm to 3pm at the Altona Library meeting room at Queen Street, Altona. ■ Joe Pellone, 0431 915 970 or joepellone@gmail.com, or Jill Mackenzie, 0439 994 705 or jill.mackenzie111@gmail.com

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

willin.wimmin@gmail. com Friendship group Altona Day Voice Interest and Education of Women [VIEW] Club meets at 11am on the third Wednesday of the month at Altona RSL. Funds raised for the Smith Family Learning for life program. ■ Janet, 9394 6522 or 0412 010 176

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Vanessa Hudgens (pictured) plays how many characters in the 2020 film The Princess Switch: Switched Again?

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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.

Infotainment There is a portrait-shaped 11.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. It’s easy to reach with fast response. There’s wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity standard across the range. The nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system provided excellent sound reproduction that made life pleasant while we were listing to it. It’s standard in the two Touring variants,

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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Grand final heartache for Footscray Angliss It was grand final heartache for Footscray Angliss in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 5 competition on the weekend. With both its first and second XIs playing off in grand finals, Angliss was hoping to come away with some silverware. Instead it was a disappointing day for the club, with both sides losing their respective matches. Angliss president Michael Cox said while it was a disappointing day for the club, there’s lots of positives to take out of the season. Both first XI grand final sides get promoted to division 4, meaning it wasn’t all disappointment with how the season ended. “Nearly two or three years ago we were considering giving up playing on turf,” he said. “We went from winless to a semi final and now a grand final and promotion into division 4. “We can see the gigantic steps forward the club has made.” The first XI would be thinking what might have been after being on top after day one of the match. East Coburg was bowled out for 126 in the 72nd over.

Daniel Janka has led the way on field for Footscray Angliss. (Ivan Kemp) 323440_09

Cox said they would have taken that at the start of the day. “That was a sensational effort by the group,” he said.

“In 30-plus degrees the guys did well and were up and about all day. East Coburg would have been a bit worried that 127 was not enough.”

Angliss had to face five overs at the end of the day. At 0-13 things were looking good until a wicket on the final ball of the day. Day two would be one they would like to forget, bowled out for just 98. Jack Lishman top scored with 13. Cox was quick to pay credit to East Coburg. “They bowled really well,” he said. “The guy who won the medal [Satheesh Sivakumaran Fernandu] took 6fa and was sensational.” Cox said he was proud of how the group had come together under Anders Welsh and Daniel Janka. “It highlights the culture of the club,” he said. “A few years ago that was sadly missing and I highlighted that to the guys after the game. “We’re not only proud of their perfo re proud of how they handled themselves. “They’re the type of guys we want around the club, they’re a good bunch of blokes.” The second XI lost its grand final to Sanctuary Lakes. Sanctuary Lakes made 8-250 before bowling Angliss out for just 104. Tara Murray

Footscray out in straight sets

Footscray United premiership side (Picture: Supplied)

Bulldogs sneak home Tara Murray Footscray United has a habit of making things harder than it should, but it means little now with a Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 premiership in its possession. The Bulldogs had to fight hard in their grand final against St Andrews Pascoe Vale at the weekend. For much of the second day of the match, St Andrews looked on track to upset the Bulldogs. But the class shone through late, with the Bulldogs sneaking home. Bulldogs captain-coach Shafraz Mohamed said it was a pretty awesome feeling. “It was a bit of a raffle about the 60 over mark [on Sunday],” he said. “We stopped up and got back to the level we do best and were able to get the job done. “It wouldn’t be us if we didn’t win a close one.” The Bulldogs batted on day one after winning the toss, making 9-248 from their 80 overs. Praveen Warnakulasuriya top scored with

75 in an innings which included nine fours. Mohamed said the pitch played better on day two than they had expected, which benefited St Andrews. At 3-174, St Andrews were in front in the game, probably favourites to get the job done. But once one wicket fell, the momentum shifted. St Andrews were eventually bowled out for 212 in the 74th over. Mohamed said their strong bowling line up stepped up and got them over the line. “I came on from one end and got the two set batsmen out,” he said. “As soon as we got through the two good bats, we knew that it would be game over. We had dropped one of them on zero and he had gone on to make 80. “We just bowled tight and had faith in all our bowlers.” Frank Hoang was awarded player of the match for his 3-25. Mohamed also took three wickets, while Lahiru Kumara took four wickets. Mohamed said it was good to see Hoang recognised for his performance.

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“Frankie is a home grown talent,” he said. “It is a great achievement. Daniel Melican got player of the series last year. “To have our home grown talent come on and have a really strong performance it’s not just good for him, but also for the club.” The premiership is the Bulldogs second in a row having won the division 3 premiership last season. Mohamed said they had a great team together and that they continued to get better the longer they played together. The Bulldogs will be in division 1 next season. Mohamed said there was no reason why they couldn’t make it three premierships in a row. “Hopefully we can stick together and do what we do best, I’m sure we can win another one.” Meanwhile in senior division, Yarraville Club will host the grand final against Deer Park. The Lions upset minor premiers Haig Fawkner in their semi final on the weekend, to set up the clash with the Clubbers, who had the weekend off.

It’s been a disappointing end to the Victorian Premier Cricket season for Footscray, knocked out in straight sets. After a strong season, the Bulldogs finished the season with three straight losses, including to St Kilda on the weekend in the semi final. Footscray , which finished the regular season in second, won the toss and decided to make St Kilda bat at Mervyn Hughes Oval on Saturday. Having piled on the runs in the final round season match between the two clubs, the Saints did it again on Saturday. After losing an early wicket, the rest of the Saints top and middle order ticked the scoreboard over. At 3-197, the Saints were on top and pushed the scoreboard to 4-288. While the Saints lost late wickets, they finished 8-324 from their 90 overs. Edward Newman finished 106 not out. Umair Butt took three wickets for the Bulldogs, while Jake Reed and Dean Russ took two wickets apiece. The Bulldogs were hoping their top order would fire early on day two, but the Bulldogs start was the stuff of nightmares. They were quickly in trouble at 5-16 with Dylan Brasher, Travis Dean, Dylan Kight and Dean Russ all back in the sheds. The Bulldogs finally got partnership between Mitchell Jamieson and Daniel Sartori, who batted at number seven instead of at the top of the order, The Bulldogs then lost four wickets, for the game to be all but over at 9-121. The Bulldogs tail wagged with Max Birthisel and Butt showing some resistance. The pair put on 85 for the last wicket partnership to give the score some respectability. It was never enough with the side bowled out for 206 in the 70th over. Birthisel top scored with 49 not out, while Butt made 31. Ringwood won the other semi final, beating Richmond easily. Melbourne and Carlton are awaiting the two winners in the preliminary final.

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‘Unbelievable’ double premiership for Sports Altona Sports didn’t know what to expect in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association this season. Having moved their top two sides across to the competition from the Western Suburbs Churches and Community Cricket Association in the search of two-day cricket, both sides made it through to grand finals in their first season in the competition. On Sunday, both ended up winning premierships to complete the successful move. Sports president Liam Brennan said it was pretty incredible to have the season that they’ve had. “We didn’t expect anything,” he said. “To pretty much lose one game for the year and get the premiership, it’s been a lot bigger than we thought. “Two teams going into the competition to play two-day competition. It is unbelievable to have two teams get premierships.” The top side which was searching for back-to-back premierships beat Donnybrook to claim the Graham Muir Shield.

After losing two early wickets, Sports were able to settle and make 191, bowled out in the 63rd over. Brennan, who captained the first XI, said they believed that was enough runs to get the win. “James Hynes, who was the man of the match, was unbelievable with his knock,” he said. “He made 92 last week, we’ve given him the nickname Mr March. “We’re pretty confident with our bowlers. We’ve got four unreal bowlers and anything is defendable with them.” Hynes finished with 74 off 86 balls, including hitting eight fours and one six. Donnybrook was quickly in trouble at 2-8. Donnybrook showed some resistance, but the Sports bowlers continued to attack and Donnybrook was bowled out for 116 in the 38th over, giving Altona Sports the premiership. “Our opening bowlers Tomas Harrison and Lucas O’Neill got their key man out early and

the two spinners came on and finished them off,” Brennan said. “Prashant Krishna who has taken 300 wickets for the club, took a four fa, after taking six wickets the previous week.” The second XI beat East Coburg. East Coburg made 146 bowled out in the 57th over. While there were a few nerves, Sports got the job done, finishing 8-147 in the 61st over. Brennan said there’s only more good things to come for the club with the club already looking towards the future. “We’ll go up a division and we’re also looking at turf options as well,” he said. “We haven’t had turf in 20 years and it’s something we need to look at for the future.” Tara Murray

Altona Sports first XI premiers. (Supplied)

Seagulls bats fail to fire

Spotswood’s Jarrod Martignago. (Ivan Kemp) 323439_04

Woodsmen win through By Tara Murray Spotswood coach Dan Schuppan is still in disbelief after his side won through to the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west grand final, in just its second season in the competition. The Woodsmen showed from day one that they wouldn’t be easy beats, narrowly missing out on finals last season after being on top at the midway point of the season. The side came back even better this season, finishing on top after being the best team all season. On Sunday, the Woodsmen won through to the grand final. Schuppan said words can not describe the feeling of making it through to the final round of the season. “I’m super proud of the whole club, it’s just an amazing feeling,” he said. “We didn’t look at wanting to win a flag in a certain time frame when we came across. “Last season was all about getting some respect. Coming from the VTCA [Victorian

Turf Cricket Association] division 1, we were sledged. “We were able to get that respect and now what we’ve done this year, on top and winning the minor premiership, winning two finals and now through to the grand final.” To make the grand final, the Woodsmen needed to beat some demons in their semi final against Williamstown. The Seagulls had been one team they had struggled against, with Schuppan saying before the match they deserved to be favourites. While the Woodsmen didn’t put out their best performance with the bat, it was that had them in the game. The Woodsmen were bowled out for 212 in the 76th over. Skipper Jakson Knight top scored with 59. “They bowled really well,” Schuppan said. “Sean Sturrock is a sensational bowler. “To get 212 was under par on that ground, but it was still runs on the board.” Sturrock ended with five wickets for the Seagulls. The Woodsmen’s bowlers, who have been

their strength this season, then stood up again. They bowled the Seagulls out for 126 in the 44th over. Youngster Jackson Wadden was the star with 4-31. Schuppan chipped in with three himself. Schuppan was full of praise for Wadden. “In sport you can right thing in the right way.” he said. “Waddo put his hand up that his first spell last week wasn’t good enough. “His first spell this week where he took three wickets, just set the game up. He was just a kid that wanted to learn the ropes, but he is now our number one striker bowler.” The Woodsmen will face Werribee in the grand final. The two teams are yet to meet this season after their round one match was washed out. The match will be played at Spotswood, which Schuppan said was a big reward for the supporters who do so much. Meanwhile, in good news for the club, it was announced during the week that Schuppan had signed on as coach for next season.

Williamstown wasn’t good enough with the bat when it was needed, knocked out of the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association east-west finals in straight sets. After a below performance with the bat in their finals loss to Mt Waverley, the Seagulls needed to be better on the weekend against Spotswood in a semi final. But it was a case of the same issue, with the Woodsmen too strong, winning through to the grand final. Seagulls secretary Jordan Doyle said that Spotswood was the better team on the day. “We weren’t good enough when it counted,” he said. “Making 111 and 126 isn’t going to win you many finals.” The Seagulls had won both previous games between the sides the last two seasons, but weren’t taking the Woodsmen lightly. The Woodsmen made 212, which Doyle said was a par score on that ground. “Their openers started really well,” he said. “Our captain Sean [Sturrock] came on and changed the game. Their skipper Jakson [Knight] batted well in the middle. “At 5-188 we were looking at chasing 250, but we were able to peg them back.” Sturrock took 5-53 off his 19 overs. Doyle said they knew they needed to bat well if they were to chase down the runs. At 3-20 they were in trouble. The side never recovered and were bowled out for 126 in the 44th over. Jack Craig top scored with 34. Doyle said they were disappointed with how the season finished after having high hopes entering the season. “We know we had the ability to go all the way,” he said. “We had the ability to play at a high level, but we weren’t firing at the right time of year.” Spotswood will play Werribee in the grand final, after the Tigers snuck home against Mt Waverley. Tara Murray

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Gators coaching change brings back Shanklin A familiar face has stepped into the coaching seat for the Altona Gators for the Big V women’s division 1 season. Gators coaching director Randy Shanklin will have a second stint coaching the club’s women’s side, having coached the youth league team in recent seasons. He takes over from Cameron Wilkosz. who had to step down to work and family commitments just weeks out from the season. Shanklin was in America when the news came through that Wilkosz was stepping away, “Family comes first,” he said. “The decision was more about whether Kate Coffey would be ready to step up for the youth league side. “We could have appointed someone else to the women’s role, but we wanted to have some continuity. “It’s been a seamless transition. Kate is able

Randy Shanklin (Supplied)

to handle the youth league team and did a lot of coaching last year, it was about managing her load with work and work around the club.”

The Gators, which finished runners-up in division 2 last season, earned promotion when another team withdrew. Shanklin said the team was back where they belong. “It’s really exciting for the club,” he said. “We wanted to get back to somewhere where we’d had some success before. “Last time we lost a lot of older players and were playing young players who were not ready. It’s good to be back.” Shanklin said there had been some changes to last season’s squad. He said they would have a core group of seven or eight players, with players from the youth league side stepping up to give more numbers. He said there was plenty of depth in the side. Jessica Rarity is back for another season in a big boost, while Kayla Salmons is back from college in America. The Gators have lost Sharna Appleby, who is

playing in Tasmania. Shanklin said there had been a lot of hard work had been done since he arrived back from America. Despite the short notice, Shanklin said they were still aiming high this season. “The expectation is definitely finals,” he said. “It’s always finals. “I’ve only missed one finals campaign since 2010 while I was in the youth league. “Hopefully we can play in finals and move up to the state championship in the coming years. “We want to be competitive and in the next year or two move up to state champ.” The Gators started their season with a double header. The Gators got a first up win against the Craigieburn Eagles, 58-38 before losing to Mildura Heat the following day, 64-58. Tara Murray

Sports shorts FV Yarraville had a tough start to the FV state league 1 west season on Saturday. Facing a new-look Sydenham Park, Yarraville lost 4-1 after a first half onslaught by the Reds. It was a better start to the season for Altona City, which beat Banyule City, 3-1. In state league 2 north-west, Altona Phoenix beat Epping City 2-0 and Altona North had a 2-2 draw with Lalor United. In state league 3 north-west, Williamstown had a 0-0 draw with Craigieburn City, while state league 4, Melbourne City beat Spring Hills, 2-0.

NPL Green Gully proved too strong for Altona Magic in the National Premier League on Saturday night. The Cavaliers opened the scoring early in the first half, before the Magic levelled the scores in the 64th minute through Joas Markovski. The Cavaliers found the winner in the 82nd minute, to win 2-1. Magic sit ninth on the table after five rounds.

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Rams’ stunning season By Tara Murray The Newport Rams never dreamed in their wildest dreams the success they would have in the Baseball Victoria summer league season. After claiming the division 2 women’s title along with premierships in their men’s second, third and fourth sides last weekend, the Rams completed the set on Sunday. The Rams division 2 claimed victory in game three of the best of three series against local rival, Williamstown Wolves. Rams president Paul Walshe was stoked. “It’s been an amazing two weeks for the club,” he said. “It’s the greatest year we’ve had success wise. “A women’s premiership, four men’s premiership and a club championship, it’s still sinking in. “One premiership is great, two is amazing and but getting four teams and women [premierships] really says the club is going in the right direction with its culture and values.” In the men’s division 2 grand final series,

it was a battle between two teams that know each other well with many playing against each other since juniors. After claiming game one 7-4, the Wolves came away with a big win in game three, 17-9. It meant the Rams had to fight back from a disappointing game two. Walshe said game two was pretty disappointing from their perspective. “We made too many errors on Saturday,” he said. Willy hurt us with a lot of hits. “We made errors and were flat. The group though remained positive heading into game three.” Game three was all about the pitchers, with neither side getting many opportunities until in the later innings. Some late hits got the job done for the Rams, which won 4-0. Walshe said David Tongue, who had pitched on Thursday night, backed it up in a phenomenal performance. He said to do what he did in a short period of time was unheard of.

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“The pitchers dominated for the whole game,” he said. “Only late we had a bit of baseball luck went our way and we got a couple of hits. We didn’t make any errors on Sunday and Williamstown made some at crucial moments. “David was fantastic. Only behind winning a game for a pitcher is pitching the perfect game with no hits. “Right until the last innings they had no hits.” The win means the Rams will be promoted to division 1 next season. Their women’s side will also be promoted to division 1 following their win. Walshe said they would look to back up this season’s strong performance next season. “It’s awesome to see the development pathway set up by Sean [Arnott],” he said. “His leadership on the project started several years ago. “We had four or five kids in the side who are actually juniors. We’ve focused on bringing through home ground talent. “We have a bright future.”

Western United’s winning run came to an end against the Brisbane Roar in the A-League Men’s competition on Saturday. United struggled to find any rhythm, with the Roar finding plenty of opportunities. After having two goals disallowed, the Roar finally got on the board in the 81st minute. It would be enough for a 1-0 win. United remains in seventh spot with five matches remaining.

A-League Steven Lustica has ensured that he will be a part of each of the Western United’s first five seasons in the A-League Men, signing a one-year contract extension at the club. The midfielder joined United in February 2020 and he enjoyed arguably the best season of his career in 2021-22, playing 26 times and scoring five goals on the way to helping United lift its first ever A-League championship. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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