Star Weekly - Brimbank North West - 11th July 2023

NAIDOC highlights

An official flag raising ceremony, an art exhibition, workshops and games were among the highlights of NAIDOC Week in Brimbank, which took place from July 2-9.

NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme was, ‘For Our Elders’ recognising the important role and prominent place local elders have played, and continue to play, in communities and families.

NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life and provides an opportunity to participate in activities and to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Brimbank locals packed out the St Albans Library on July 5, to celebrate NAIDOC Week with an activity designed by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart.

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Push to pause rail loop

By Harper Sercombe

The state opposition is calling for the government to pause work on the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) and for the resources to be reinvested into the Melbourne Airport Rail Link.

The plans for the airport rail line remain in doubt with the federal funding under an infrastructure spending review which is due to conclude late next month.

The federal and the state governments had each committed $5 billion to the project before the review was announced.

Deputy Premier and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan has previously stated that the project won’t be completed by 2029.

Opposition transport and infrastructure

spokesperson David Southwick said due to the state’s debt levels, projects must be prioritised based on the needs of the community.

The opposition wants the government to pause SRL without breaking the existing contracts.

“Airportrailisone-thirdthecostofSRLEast, has funding commitments and will genuinely benefit every Victorian, not just those in one part of Melbourne,” he said.

“Recent infrastructure works and delays have exposed decades of under investment in the rail network across Melbourne’s west.

“These communities deserve a modern rail network and airport rail is the place to start.”

A state government spokesperson labelled the move from the opposition as just, “another stunt.”

“Victorians have endorsed the Suburban

Rail Loop at two elections and we’re getting on with delivering it, while the Liberals are once again calling to cut thousands of jobs and vital connectionstotheeast,”thespokespersonsaid.

“Suburban Rail Loop won’t just transform our public transport system – slashing travel times and easing congestion – it will help manage how our city grows, creating a long pipeline of jobs and training opportunities.

“SRL Airport is part of the National Infrastructure Investment Program Review –we’ll have more to say when that process has run its course.”

Brimbank mayor Bruce Lancashire said airport rail was a priority for council and the uncertainty associated with the federal infrastructure spending review was of great concern.

“The confirmed delivery of Melbourne

Airport Rail, Sunshine Station Masterplan and Albion Station, will secure much needed industry confidence to attract the required investment to shift inter-generational disadvantage in Melbourne’s west and deliver thejobsandeconomicactivitythatarerequired to keep pace with the region’s rapid population growth,” he said,

“Any delay on the delivery of the Melbourne Airport Rail, Sunshine Masterplan or Albion Station will only ensure that Melbourne’s west continues to lag behind the rest of the nation.

“The Melbourne Airport Rail and related infrastructureprojectsaresignificantVictorian government commitments for the residents of Melbourne’s west. Melbourne’s west deserves betterthancontinuouslymissingoutandbeing overlooked.”

Alessio, 7, during the NAIDOC Week art activity.

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Brimbank road safety appeal

Share your ideas on new major parkland near Sunshine CBD

We are seeking feedback on the draft Sunshine Energy Park Vision Plan.

Sunshine Energy Park is located on Wurundjeri Land, within the Sunshine Priority Precinct, and has the potential to be transformed into a destination of local, regional and state significance.

The draft Vision Plan provides opportunities for connection to country, sport, leisure and recreation, education, events, recycling and repurposing, energy production, food growing, habitat creation, social interaction, and play.

It sets an exciting long-term vision to help Council seek funding and plan for development of the site in stages. The proposed works include large-scale tree planting, a possible solar farm location, cycling and walking tracks, sports fields and stadium, play spaces, a large urban forest and wetland system, and much more.

Sunshine Energy Park is 54 hectares of closed landfill located in Albion

(which is part of the closed Sunshine landfills), and was a former basalt quarry. The closed Sunshine landfills are now suitable to consider opportunities for recreation and community use after extensive rehabilitation works and aftercare management, which will continue into the future.

Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au

to have your say, view the plan and for information about in person information sessions on Monday 7 August and Wednesday 9 August. Consultation closes Friday 11 August 2023.

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:

• Copernicus Way Reserve upgrade - give your feedback on our proposed park upgrade

• Dempster Reserve Park upgrade - share your thoughts on draft design

• Draft Governance Rules 2023 - tell us what you think about the draft rules

• LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2023-2027 - help us find ways to support and empower our LGBTQIA+ identifying community

Community Grant applications closing soon

By Hannah Hammoud

Brimbank council is appealing to the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to address community concerns about safety at two major arterial roads.

At a council meeting on June 20, councillor Thomas O’Reilly raised a notice of motion to address road safety concerns at Anderson Road in Sunshine and The Avenue in Sunshine West.

Cr O’Reilly cited community concerns in relationtopedestrianstryingtocrossAnderson Road at the school crossing near Derby Road in Sunshine, and again, at the intersection of Fitzgerald Road and The Avenue in Sunshine West. At both these locations there are no pedestrian traffic signals to safely cross the road.

These concerns are echoed by local resident, Sophie Ferris who said road safety risks are not being addressed fast enough.

“I feel it’s inevitable that someone will get injured, especially a child,” she said.

“I often see children running across the road and have witnessed near car collisions with pedestrians and bikes. These sites are quite busy roads but during peak hour it’s almost uncrossable.

“There are some red and white poles and the crossing lady does a wonderful job but the DTP needs to act on it a lot faster, the risk is there and they know it’s a hazard.”

Cr O’Reilly said the installation of a pedestrian operated signal at both these sites would provide a safe and controlled crossing point for school children and pedestrians as well as control car access to major roads. Councillors moved to write to the DTP, seeking an investigation into the feasibility for an additional pedestrian crossing along the southern part of Anderson Road, Sunshine, an investigation into the feasibility for traffic lights at the school crossing on Anderson and Derby Road and the intersection of The Avenue and Fitzgerald Road, Sunshine West, as well as a clean up of the bike path near Western Ring Road.

Community grants

The Brimbank Community Grants Program for 2023/2024 is open for applications till 16 July. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants, or call the grants hotline on 9249 4036

Workshops for local businesses

Enhance your digital skills at these workshops and learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) marketing tools on Wednesday 12 July, 6-8pm and understand digital behaviour and selecting the right channels, content, and tactics

9249 4000

to attract customers to your business on Wednesday 26 July, 6-8pm. A $20 registration is required for workshops. Visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/events to learn more.

Tour organics food and garden recovery facility

Learn more about turning garden and food waste into organic fertiliser and compost for gardens and farms. Residents can visit Veolia’s state of the art recovery facility for a tour on Friday 11 August. The tour departs from Brimbank Community and Civic Centre, in Sunshine. Visit brimbank. vic.gov.au/events to learn more.

Your Councillors are always happy to hear from you

Cr Victoria Borg 0429 365 527 CrBorg@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Sarah Branton 0407 836 064 CrBranton@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Thuy Dang 0437 744 803 CrDang@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Sam David JP 0429 355 239 CrDavid@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Maria Kerr 0437 796 630 CrKerr@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Bruce Lancashire (Mayor) 0429 637 689 CrLancashire@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Jasmine Nguyen 0437 740 042 CrNguyen@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Thomas O’Reilly 0409 210 431 CrOReilly@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Jae Papalia 0437 838 710 CrPapalia@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Ranka Rasic (Deputy Mayor) 0437 861 296 CrRasic@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Cr Virginia Tachos 0428 915 671 CrTachos@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Niti Bhargava is committed to educating migrant women on financial literacy.

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Women helping women

ForlocalexpertmortgagebrokerNitiBhargava, empowering migrant women toward financial independence is a personal ambition.

Migrating from India 19 years ago, Ms Bhargava has an extensive resume working in Australia’s banking and finance sector. Supported by Kororoit MP Luba Grigovitch, Ms Bhargava is hosting a free financial literacy seminar for migrant women in Melbourne.

The seminar will take women through, the importance of financial literacy, how to better equip themselves to plan for their future and how to participate in their own wealth management.

Ms Bhargava said she has witnessed first-hand the cultural barriers which have led migrant women to fall behind in their financial literacy.

“That was the basis of this program, these seminars are a great resource for culturally diverse women. Especially with the market we areinatthemoment,itisimportantforwomen to get financially educated and empowered,” she said.

Ms Bhargava said for women who migrate, it is difficult to stay afloat without having adequate financial resources or financial understanding. She said many migrant women from South Asian countries have never worked before and rely on the male figures in their life to make financial decisions.

“When they arrive in Australia, because of the demand of surviving financially they have to work and it is often for the first time in their life,” she said.

“I have seen many cases where women might be earning more than their husband but they have no control of their finances, they have no ideawheretheirbankingis,andarenevergiven a debit card, instead they have to continually ask their husband for money.”

The free seminar will run on July 28, from 6-7pm at Shop 2, 11 Commercial Road, Caroline Springs.

Details: https://www.resolvefinance.com.au/ financialliteracyevent/

Hannah Hammoud

Funds to empower communities

By Hannah Hammoud

Further funding has been announced for crime prevention initiatives in Brimbank.

The Empowering Communities Partnership program has provided additional funding to the Brimbank community to support community-led initiatives that identify and address crime and safety issues.

The Brimbank Local Action Group allocated $240,000 to promote youth voice through ‘School Hackathon Workshops’ which will be

run by Youth Endeavour Australia. The focus will be for primary and high school students to create projects addressing safety issues in their school or community.

An additional $240,000 will fund four partnership programs in Brimbank aimed at supporting young people to grow and thrive, as well as to avoid contact with the justice system.

African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity’s Women’s Words program will receive $70,000 to address and prevent the

G bags bronze in Berlin

A 16-year-old Taylors Hill basketballer, Giuliano ‘G’ Maiolo, has returned home from the 2023 Special Olympics Summer World Games in Berlin with a bronze medal for Australia.

G was the youngest player on his Traditional Men’s Division One basketball team, but still came home the second highest goal scorer in the league, with 23 points across three games.

G said that even when South Africa put three players guarding him, he played his highest-scoring game of the tournament.

“The overall atmosphere was ecstatic … It was definitely an honour to put up a fight in Germany,” he said.

“Knowing that we are part of the top three teams in the world … is amazing.”

Although they came close in their two matches against South Africa, Team Australia couldn’t clinch any of the three games, however a last minute bump up to division one meant they were still crowned the third best Traditional Men’s team in the games.

G said his first world games is “just the beginning”, and he still has his sights on a gold as the “highest peak”.

“I’m really excited to see where it all goes,” he said. “To my teammates, thank you for the experiencethatallofyouhaveprovidedandfor all the effort that you have put into making it so far, making us one of the top three teams in the world and putting on a good show for all us Aussies.”

TearswelledG’sdad,Eugenio’s,eyeswhenhe described watching his son play.

“It was really good … Watching him play out of his skin in each game of the comp was the best. I’m very, very proud of him, he put in a lot of hard effort but it paid off.”

breakdownoffamilyandcommunityrelations.

Charis Mentoring’s Tautai Lead and Reniu programs will receive $70,000 to unite Pasifika young people, families and communities through programs and services.

MakingMediaAustraliawillreceive$50,000 foritsLiveFMProject,providingyoungpeople in school settings with the opportunity to share stories and celebrate diversity producing live-radio and podcasts.

YouthSupportandAdvocacyService,which collaborates with young people to redevelop

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a welcome space at Sunshine. with a $50,000 grant. This will increase opportunities for youth voice and cultural expression. The space will also be used by the Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity and Charis Mentoring.

TheEmpoweringCommunitiesPartnerships is part of the delivery of Victoria’s crime prevention strategy which aims to enable communities and key organisations to deliver solutions that address the underlying causes of crime.

Flick fest entries still open

Phone-friendly film directors still have time to enter their films in 2023’s Smartfone Flick Fest (SF3) until August 1.

The Aussie-born international film fest for movies entirely filmed on a smartphone or tablet is open to filmmakers of all ages.

Kristian Josevski is a Caroline Springs entrant, who directed and produced Split Screen along with his Swinburne Film and Television classmates Harrison Hocking and Steffi Delimitrou.

SplitScreen is the 19-year-old’s first film, and is an experimental short shot in 360 degrees which uses a concurrent split-screen presentation to capture how decisions can affect potential branches of a person’s life-path.

Josevski said it has been fun and exciting to try out an experimental style and see people enjoy the results.

“I think it’s really great that festivals are opening up to iPhones … It’s creating a world

where people that have less access to a 10,000 dollar camera or expensive lighting rigs can create something without those boundaries,” he said.

SF3 gives filmmakers from Australia and across the world the chance to snag a share in $50,000 worth of prizes and 35 awards across five categories.

Categories include the SF3 feature films, SF3 Gala Awards open for short films up to 20 minutes, SF3 Kids for young people 16 and under, SF3 Mini for films up to 3 minutes with a theme of ‘Up’ and SF360 for films in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and 360 degree genres.

Finals will take place November 18 and 19 18-19 November at the Actors Centre Australia and online.

Details: www.sf3.com.au

Liam McNally

Liam McNally

Giuliano ‘G’ Maiolo competing at the 2023 Special Olympics Summer World Games in Berlin, and with his bronze medal. (Supplied)

SplitScreen producer and co-director Kristian Josevski. (Damjan Janevski) 344254_02

Briefs

Teenage girls arrested

A 16-year-old Deer Park girl was one of five teenagers arrested by police after an allegedly stolen car was spotted on Flemington Road, North Melbourne about 12.30am on June 5. Police followed the car through Carlton before it came to a stop on Queensbury Street. A 15-year-old Brookfield girl, a 16-year-old Melton West girl, a 16-year-old Fitzroy North girl and a 15-year-old girl from Fitzroy are assisting police with their inquiries.

Murder charges

Three teenagers have been charged with murder as part of an investigation into the death of a 14-year-old Braybrook boy in St Albans last month. On Sunday, police executed search warrants at properties in Wyndham Vale, Deer Park and Fitzroy, where an 18-year-old Tarneit man, a 17-year-old Wyndham Vale boy and a 17-year-old Deer Park boy were arrested. They were charged with murder and were due to face court on Monday.

Join the Eagles’ nest

Keen to watch the Matildas’ opening game of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in your own backyard?

The North Sunshine Eagles women’s soccer team is hosting function at the Deer Park Club on July 20, for soccer fans of all ages to watch the Matildas’ game with Ireland.

Eagles women’s coach Lirim Selimi said the female players at the club were keen to see what the Aussies can do.

He said they were keen to get as many people down there as possible to watch the match.

“Numbers are looking really good and we’ve had a bit of traction,” he said.

‘To even think that we have a World Cup here, it’s great for women’s footy and the girls and women that want to play the sport.

“It shows how far we have come and there’s so many opportunities.”

The function will include food and soft drinks.

Bookings are essential, with the event running from 7pm.

Details: https://buytickets.at/nsefc/951257

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Caitlin Ford is one of the stars for the Matildas. (AAP Image/James Ross)

Prevention is key to knife crime

By Hannah Hammoud

Concerns for youth crime are mounting, with two teenage boys killed in Brimbank in recent weeks.

Veteran western suburbs youth worker Les Twentyman said rising youth crime cannot simply be policed out.

“When [kids] commit acts of violence … [they] are not thinking about getting caught or being sent to prison, or even that they may take a life,” he said.

“They are not thinking at all and our job is to get them to think.”

On May 18, a 16-year-old Melton South teenager died after allegedly being stabbed in Sunshine.

Less than six weeks later, a 14-year-old Braybrook teenager was killed on June 26, after allegedly being hit by a car and knifed in St Albans.

Mr Twentyman said fear is a major factor behind the recent spike in youth knife crime, with others arming themselves for protection

after hearing stories of attacks.

He said education is key to tackling this issue and getting knives out of the hands of kids.

“Kids today are surrounded by violence. It is in video games, films, TV, in the songs they listen to and at times in the communities and households in which they live – we need to counter that.

“[We need] to help them discover that violence is not an answer … that there are better and positive ways to live your life and to guide them to find that path.”

Young artists reveal their colours

Local indigenous artist Aunty Jeanie Mason hascuratedtheBeBoldBlakoutExhibitionthat stretches across its home inside the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre.

The exhibition was officially launched on July 5, as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations with the 2023 theme of ‘For Our Elders’. Brimbank council partnered with Aunty Jeanie and Jinkigi Consultancy to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and youth that work and live in Brimbank. The show features work by Mandi Barton, Ella Clarke, Aunty Lee-Anne Clarke and students from Koorie Homework Club and St Albans

Secondary College.

Aunty Jeanie said this year’s exhibition is very special, and she feels honoured to have been asked to curate the art work collection.

“This is the year of the elders and our exhibition is a display of what the old and young can do together,” she said.

“We really wanted to help kids in the local area show their art and have their hard work on display. We are so proud of them.”

Aunty Jeanie is from Wilcannia located on the Darling River in New South Wales, the traditional lands of the Bakandji people who call the river ‘Baaka’. Flowing across the walls

of the exhibition are Aunty Jeanie’s paintings which represent the local Maribyrnong river.

She has been painting since she was a child and has lived in the western suburbs for the last 33 years.

Last year Aunty Jeanie shared her story as part of the ‘The Blak Voices of Brimbank’ documentary which featured a collection of stories from first nations people across Melbourne’s west.

The exhibition is running until September 6 attheBrimbankCommunityandCivicCentre.

Hannah Hammoud

Have your say on new governance rules

Brimbank council has released its draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 for community comment.

The draft is an update of the Brimbank Governance Rules 2020 that was adopted by council on August 18, 2020.

Key proposed changes in the draft Brimbank Governance Rules 2023 include updating definitions and provisions associated with presence, attendance and voting, to reflect that this can include by virtual means;

providing a process relating to mode of attendance, including notice of whether meetings will be in person/electronic/hybrid, and dealing with requests from councillors to attend meetings by electronic means, and removing provisions in respect to the seal and local law.

The draft rules also include providing for adjournment of meetings for a short break; providing a process for deferral motions to reflectcurrentpractice;shorteningthedeadline

for submission of public questions to allow more time for consideration; and clarifying the process for the election of the mayor and deputy mayor.

The draft Governance Rules 2023 is available via the online ‘Your Say’ portal, and written comment must be provided online by noon on Friday, July 14. Community comments will be considered in the preparation of the final document that will be presented to council for adoption at a future council meeting.

MrTwentymansaidtheissueofviolenceand anti-social behaviour needs to be addressed withineveryschool,withafocusonprevention.

“…Let’sinvestinallkids,worktoensurethey have a clear understanding of what grabbing a weapon can mean and lead to, the damage it can do to so many lives,” he said.

“What we need is funding and support from [the] government so we can help more kids, which will save lives and deescalate the violence.“

‘Bold’ social housing step

Sunshine is home to a ground-breaking affordable housing project that is prioritising energy efficiency to help drive down power bills for renters.

Baptcare Affordable Housing’s (BAH) pilot project in Sunshine comprises 20 residences,includingeightPassivHauses. This is the first PassivHaus-designed social-affordable housing in Australia.

The new dwellings meet international PassivHaus standards for airtightness, thermal insulation, ventilation, use of high-performance windows and doors and thermal bridge-free construction.

BAH has invested in building highly energy efficient dwellings as a response to studies showing that soaring energy prices are a huge burden for many renters,especiallyinsocialandaffordable housing.

The first PassivHaus was created in the 1980s, and is designed to keep excessive heat out and desirable warmth in. They use around 10 per cent of the energy required to run an equivalent Australian home.

The development provides housing support for larger families, sole parents, financially disadvantaged people, people experiencing family or domestic violence, and older Victorians who meet the criteria for social/affordable housing. All of the new residences have been allocated to renters.

Baptcare chief executive Geraldine Lannon said the organisation is proud of this innovative project.

“We believe it will be a game-changer for renters battling high energy costs,” she said.

“We look forward to seeing what impact the PassivHauses have for people living in them, in terms of health, financial and social outcomes.

“This is a bold step forward in social andaffordablehousing,andweanticipate great outcomes for the families, couples and individuals living in these homes.”

BAH said potential residents will be educated in the best usage approaches to achieve the full benefits offered by the PassivHauses, and Monash University has been engaged to undertake a study which monitors client use to ensure benefits are optimised wherever possible.

Hannah Hammoud

Aunty Jeanie Mason’s Be Bold Blakout Exhibition is open until September 6. (Damjan Janevski) 345507_02

MY PLACE

Brimbank local and proud volunteer, Stacey-Lee Trotter, tells Hannah Hammoud about her work in the community and connection to the area.

Tell us a bit about you and what you do?

My name is Stacey and I am a mum of seven. I started my own community pantry in the Brimbank area just under a year ago after falling in love with volunteering for another community pantry, for over a year. Due to family commitments I could no longer help as much as I could but still wanted to continue doing the pantry.

What is your connection to the Brimbank area?

My kids and I relocated to Brimbank for a change of scenery and we were welcomed with open arms, and haven’t looked back. My kids are thriving in the local school and I have been working with some amazing people to be able to help, the same way we were helped when we moved here.

You run a community pantry and offer frequent bread donations in Brimbank, what motivates you to help those around you? We offer daily bread with the support of an amazing bakery called Baker’s Boutique and Patisserie in Federation Way, Caroline Springs. Ihavesomeamazingpeoplehelpingbehindthe scenes, but my main two are Kerry and Tracey, I couldn’t do it without them. The pantry is relying on whatever the community can offer, and runs off a ‘take what you need give what you can’ motto. After accessing services here, I

saw the struggle, for a lot of people only having access only once every three to six months. People can’t wait that long, regardless of being a single person or a large family. Everyone is feeling the struggle with the cost of living rising.

What do you love most about where you live?

The people, the potential for self growth and development. I haven’t always been this person,

like many, I’m filled with the desire to ensure the best life I can provide for my children. I want them to know it’s okay to fail, it’s okay to fall, but you have to pick yourself up, correct your path and keep thriving.

What, if anything, would you change about where you live?

I don’t really know to be honest, being that I’ve only been here a couple of years. There is

so much that the community talks about that needs changing and a lot of the times I wish I could click my fingers and it be done. Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you.

I’m not sure what would surprise people anymore, I have a different hair colour every few weeks, I love the person I have learnt to be and continue to grow from.

Stacey-Lee Trotter runs a community pantry to help locals in Brimbank. (Supplied)

Deanside temple set to expand

By Liam McNally

Kundrathu Murugan Kumaran Temple in Deanside is ready to expand, with a planning permit for a new community hall being approved by Melton council on Monday, June 26.

The temple is a Hindu temple based on the South Indian traditions.

The community hall will allow the temple to host small functions and religious weddings, as well as conduct classes on religion, yoga and meditation.

The permit also includes an additional 164 car parking spaces, and will allow for up to 520 visitors at a time for major events.

The application was met with 14 community objections, the majority of which centred around concerns regarding increased traffic congestion on inadequate roads and a lack of parking.

Melton council planning services manager Robert Baggio said officers were particularly sensitivetotheconcernsthatwereexpressedby residents in the area, however, they are satisfied that the existing road network will be able to

accommodate the increased traffic and there’s adequate car parking on site.

Councillor Goran Kesic supported the application saying the temple plays a vital role in providing individuals with the space to explore and practice faith and find support.

“The temple is actively engaged in charitable work and the community outreach programs they provide support those in need, address social issues and promote a positive change in society,” he said.

“The temple often serves as a hub for

organising and volunteering efforts and coordinating community service projects, so these reasons highlight the importance of temple as a place of worship, community building, spiritual growth, education, and service.”

Temple project manager Kasi Nathan said the approval of the planning permit is exciting.

“We have been working on this plan for about three years so it’s nice to get this town planning application approved and we are thankful to the council for favourable consideration,” he said.

Push to tackle family violence across the west

A new project is on the way for Melbourne’s West featuring a collaboration between two of Victoria’s leading community organisations.

InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence and the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation have announced a new initiative to address and eliminate family violence within culturally diverse communities.

TheWorkingTogetherprojectaimstofortify partnerships and referral pathways between inTouch, The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation and key community organisations located in Melbourne’s West, including The East African Women’s Foundation and Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association.

The project combines specialist training, community outreach and events, resource development and the creation of safe and inclusive spaces - building the capacity of diverse communities to recognise, respond and refer instances of family violence correctly and appropriately.

A key component of the project is the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s long-running Daughters of the West (DOTW) program, a 10-week, free health and wellbeing initiative focused on engaging with women in Melbourne’s West. As part of this project, three DOTW programs will be co-designed and delivered with the Vietnamese and East African communities in Melbourne’s west from July 2023.

This sharing of knowledge and expertise also extends to inTouch collaborating directly with workersattheAustralianVietnameseWomen’s Association and the East African Women’s Foundation to help build their capacity to effectively respond to family violence in their communities.

The urgency of this collaborative effort is highlighted by an alarming increase in family violence incidents across Victoria, rising by 5.9 per cent since 2021.

The Western Metro region of Melbourne, known for its cultural diversity, requires

dedicated efforts to address the unique challenges faced by its diverse population.

InTouch executive manager Maryum Chaudhry said that in culturally diverse communities, instances of family violence are still far more under-reported.

“It is crucial that access to appropriate support services be made available to all individuals experiencing family violence, regardless of their culture, language, visa type or location,” she said.

Hannah Hammoud

The late Cecil Exum had ‘significant impact’ on basketball

The basketball community in Melbourne’s north-west is in mourning following the deathoflongtimeplayerandcoachCecilExum aged 60.

Exum died on July 3, in a Los Angeles hospital where he’d been in intensive care with lung complications.

His death came just days after his son, former Keilor Thunder basketballer Dante Exum returned to the NBA by signing with the Dallas Mavericks.

Following his son’s career overseas was one the reasons Exum brought an end to his career coaching local basketball which included stints in Werribee, Keilor and Broadmeadows.

“He was a lovely person, very easy to talk to and very interested in basketball, especially player and coach development,” said Glen Milner, vice-president of Broadmeadows Basketball Association where Exum was director of coaching from 2017 to 2021. AccordingtoMilner,Exum’saffablemanner, high standards and vast experience made him the perfect fit.

“Hewasaveryengagingpersonwhowasable to connect easily with players and parents,”

Milner said. “He was clear about setting playing and coaching standards. He had a pretty significant impact.”

Another of Exum’s former employers, the Wyndham Basketball Association, released a statementexpressingtheirsadnessandoffering condolences to his family.

“Cecil was an instrumental contributor in the development and growth of Wyndham’s (Werribee) basketball programs from 1997 to 2007 as director of coaching.

“Cecil always had time for everyone with an infectious smile and genuine passion for teaching and encouraging those who played or coached the great sport of basketball.”

Wyndham teams will wear black armbands in his honour this weekend.

Born in Dudley North Carolina, Exum played college basketball at the famed

University of North Carolina, where his roommate and teammate was none other than the man now considered the greatest player of all time: Michael Jordan.

After helping the Tar Heels win the 1982 national championship together, Jordan went onto superstardom with the Chicago Bulls, while Exum’s NBA career with the Denver Nuggets was brief.

In 1986 he moved to Australia to play with the Bulleen Boomers in the NBL and never left.

More recently he became better known as Dante’s dad, after his son was picked number five overall by the Utah Jazz in 2014 NBA draft.

Milner said whenever Dante was home, his fatherwouldbringhimalongtoBroadmeadows.

“The youngsters got a big kick out of it,” said Milner, who remembered Exum senior as a humble man without ego.

“A lovely chap, modest, didn’t blow his own trumpet and was very committed to what he had to do.”

Cecil Exum is survived by wife Desiree and children Jamaar, Dante and Tierra.

Cade Lucas

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Australian Vietnamese Women’s Association project officer Kim Thien Truong, Western Bulldogs Community Foundation general manager Kashif Bouns, inTouch executive manager Maryum Chaudry and East African Women’s Foundation chairperson Fartun Farah. (Supplied)

‘‘ He was a very engaging person ... He had a pretty significant impact ’’

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Dreaming of the AFL

Harper Sercombe finds out more about the key draft prospects from Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs who could work their way onto an AFL list come November.

As the boys’ under-18s championships come to end, it’s time to start working out who may work their way onto an AFL list.

The Calder Cannons, Western Jets and Northern Knights have long been touted as ‘footy factories’ producing some sensational AFL players such as Dane Swan, Eddie Betts, Marcus Bontempelli, Trent Cotchin, Matthew Lloyd and many, many others.

However, it’s been a long nine years since a first round boys’ selection has come from all three clubs, but that could change come November.

Of the 36 boys selected in this year’s Vic Metro squad, 11 came from the three Coates Talent League clubs. Five as bottom agers, six as draft candidates.

Of the eligible, three stand tall, the Knights’ Nate Caddy, the Jets’ Logan Morris and the Cannons’ Jordan Croft.

The trio are poised for early selections on draft night.

Caddy, the highest ranked of the three, is a powerful 192 centimetre forward-mid, with elite aerial prowess and goal nous.

The Knight had an interrupted start to his draft year, missing round one of the talent league season due to a hairline fracture in his leg.

Since then Caddy has gone from strength to strength, building upon the fitness that he says was lacking upon return from injury.

“[I] probably [came back] a bit too quick, but I was very eager to get back,” he said.

“It’snormallyaboutasixweekinjury,Ithink I only gave it about three and half, four weeks.

“I came in with not much fitness … but I used that time over the community break to really build on it.

“I think I’ve come back a better player and a lot more fit.”

This is evident in his performance. Caddy has only played the four games for the Knights this season. In rounds two and three he had a combined five goals, three behinds and 25 disposals.

That’s compared to his 10 goals, six behinds and an average of 23 disposals from his two most recent appearances.

The fitness Caddy gained has allowed him to be utilised as a burst midfield weapon for the Knights, being placed in the guts for the first five minutes of each quarter.

Vic Metro coach Rob Harding said Caddy is the complete package.

“Nate’s obviously a fantastic talent, his aerial power and his ability to follow up, and get after the ball on ground level, he’s smart around the goals, he just does everything well,” he said.

The dangerous forward also demonstrated his abilities in his Victorian Football League debut for Carlton where he scored two goals.

Caddy missed the first of Metro’s four carnival games to illness, but returned in its loss to the Allies on July 2.

Metro teammate of Caddy, the Jets’ Logan Morrisisanotherhighlyrankeddraftprospect.

Morrisisa191centimetrehybridplayerwho has been dominating up forward for the Jets booting 21 goals in his six outings for the club. However, he has been thrown down back for Vic Metro in an attempt by recruiters to test out his versatility.

Harding said the move was to try and fill a void within the AFL for key defenders.

“In our case at Metro this year we have Ollie Murphy (Sandringham Dragons) and Christian Mardini (Northern Knights) as genuine tall defenders ... there’s probably a lack of key defenders at the moment,” he said.

“For Logan ... it’s about giving those guys an opportunity in a role where there’s

a clear need.”

Morris said he sees the change as a major positive for his football.

“It’s just great having that flexibility to be able to play both forward and back,” he said.

“I think I fit in pretty well, and I’m enjoying playing down back.”

Morris said he could see himself playing a more permanent role as a defender and enjoying the freedom that comes with it.

“It’s probably a bit easier to read the ball and I find it a bit easier to play back than play that forward role,” he said.

For Morris, fitness has also been a major focus point to get himself prepared for the year, with running sessions three times a week in the preseason trying to get really fit.

Western Bulldogs father-son prospect Jordan Croft from the Calder Cannons is another that has been turning heads.

Son of Matthew, who played 186 games for the Dogs, is 200 centimetres and has been in outstanding form.

Kicking 14.3 from his last four talent league matches as well as a four goal performance for Vic Metro against the Young Guns and a three goal display against South Australia in the champs.

“He’s got a fantastic work rate to get up the

ground and reset.. when he gets on the move he’s pretty hard to stop at the size that he is, I really like that part of his game,” Harding said.

With forwards such as Croft and Caddy, complemented by a whole host of other exciting players like the highly ranked Nick Watson from the Eastern Ranges, the Metro forward line looms as an extremely dangerous threat.

“I think we can be the most dominant forward line in the champs,” Caddy said.

Harding added, “our forward line has a lot of creativity and flair in it.

Mahmoud Taha (Cannons), William Green (Knights) and Christian Mardini (Knights) are also live chances to be selected on draft night after all contributing for Vic Metro.

Taha, a next generation academy prospect for Essendon, scored a goal in the clash against South Australia.

Green, a 202 centimetre ruckman, had 11 disposals and 30 hit outs against the Allies. WhileMardini“acquittedhimselfprettywell,” in his first game for Metro, Harding said.

Vic Metro played Western Australia on July 9 before facing the old foe Vic Country to round out the championships on July 16.

“I think we’ll finish the next two champs games off pretty well,” Caddy said.

Main: Northern Knights gun forward Nate Caddy celebrating a goal. (Chris Hyde/ AFL Photos) Left: Western Jets’ Logan Morris shrugging off a tackle against South Australia. (Sarah Reed, AFL Photos) Right: Calder Cannons’ Jordan Croft taking a huge pack mark. (Morgan Hancock, AFL Photos)

Primates share treetop picnics

Werribee Open Range Zoo’s troop of Vervet monkeys are taking Melbourne’s chilly conditions in their stride, leaping into the treetops to dine on a picnic feast.

The nimble primates are masterfully scaling crossing-ladders and five-metre-tall trees in highwindstoreachhangingbasketsfilledwith an assortment of tasty treats.

WerribeeOpenRangeZooAfricanrivertrail keeper Kieralie Braasch said encouraging the monkeys to climb in challenging conditions replicates what the species experiences in the wild.

“Vervet monkeys are a semi-arboreal species, which means they do a lot of foraging both on the ground and in trees,” Ms Braasch said.

“Any opportunity to practise climbing in the wind is important as this helps the monkeys maintain and build their muscle and joint strength to safely navigate those high-reaching areas.”

Ms Braasch said the curious monkeys enthusiastically tuck into their treats.

“The baskets can be filled with a variety of grains, seeds, nuts and leafy branches,” Ms Braasch said.

“Onoccasion,wealsoprovideotherdelicious treats like rice bubbles. These simulate the texture of grains and seeds and the sweet taste of fruits they’d encounter in the wild.

“The Vervets also enjoy when we smear peanut butter on surfaces throughout their habitat too.”

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NAIDOC Week arts and crafts

Star Weekly photographer Damjan Janevski visited St Albans Library on July 5 to capture these pictures of kids taking part in an activity designed by Indigenous artist Kerri-Ann Taggart.

declining due to habitat destruction, with the monkeys now absent from large areas of their original geographic range.

Werribee Open Range Zoo’s nine Vervet monkeys are an ambassador species for

Zoos Victoria’s Coffee for Wildlife initiative providing caffeine-loving Melburnians with a delicious way to help save wildlife.

Visitors are able to see the troop of Vervet monkeys along the zoo’s African river trail.

St Albans Library was swimming with colours during NAIDOC Week. Pictured, proudly showing off their artist skills, are: Victoria, 7 (left), Micah, 5 (above), Francesca, 10 (above right), Alvin, 4 (right), Mason, 7 (below), and Arthur, 6 (below right. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 345040

Vervet Monkeys enjoying enrichment items. (Supplied)

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Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors

40 years ago

July 13, 1988

Possible cutbacks in fire brigade services in Deer Park and parts of Sunshine are causing concern for local residents.

30 years ago

July 14, 1998

At least half of the western suburbs’ youth over 12 is smoking, at least on a casual basis.

20 years ago

July 8, 2003

Thousands of old building plans will be sold off or destroyed to make room in Brimbank council’s records storages.

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July 9, 2013

A road safety advocate has slammed the behaviour of western suburbs motorists after figures revealed more than 165,000 infringements were recorded by two cameras on a Brimbank road over 15 months.

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Sunshine Repair Cafe

Do you enjoy fixing things or have skills in mending clothing and textiles? Kororoit Neighbourhood House is looking for volunteer repairers for the newly launched Repair Cafe in Brimbank. Events happen once a month and are an opportunity to meet others in the community and share your skills while helping fix broken household items.

■ sunshinerepaircafe@kcnh.org.au, or 0413 434 082

Senior citizens AGM

The Senior Citizens of Deer Park are holding their annual general meeting on August 13 at 7pm at the club rooms at 119 Station Road, Deer Park. The meeting is to elect the new committee and for general business.

■ 9693 7326

New pastor

Brimbank Presbyterian Church has announced the appointment of Daniel Dixon as the new pastor. He will be joined by his wife and young family at his first service on Sunday, July 23. The church meets every Sunday at 10am at Sydenham Neighbourhood House, 1 Station Street, Taylors Lakes (opposite the library at Watergardens).

■ 0418 106 106, or https://www.brimbank.church/

Be Bold Blakout art exhibition

Brimbank council has partnered with Aunty Jean Mason and Jinkigi Consultancy to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Artists and Youth that work and live in the Brimbank area. The exhibition is free and will until September 6 at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre.

■ https://creativebrimbank.com.au/be-boldblakout-exhibition

Better Health Program

The Better Health company is hosting a free, 10-week online healthy lifestyle program for children aged 7-13 who are above a healthy weight and their families, in partnership with Monash University as part of a research trial. The online program will start on Friday, July 14, at 4pm. ■ https://betterhealthprogram.org/

Card games

Love playing the card game 500? Card games are played every Monday from 7 -10pm at the Sunshine RSL offices, 99 Dickson Street, Sunshine.

■ Leisa, 0425 768 808

Keilor Day View Club

The Keilor Day View Club meets at 11am on the first Thursday of each month at Green Gully Soccer Club, Green Gully Reserve, Club House Place,Keilor Downs. The club is inviting locals to come along and enjoy a meal and fun with a friendly group of ladies.

■ Robyn, 0425 387 880

Learn to Relax

IPC Health’s Living Well team is starting a new free Learn to Relax Group at IPC Health Deer Park, 106 Station Road, on July 17. The group involves a six-week program and is for people over 18 years who are interested in learning how to relax and finding ways to effectively manage their stress. Registration is required before attending the group

■ livingwell@ipchealth.com.au or 1300 472 432

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

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

Sunrise Social Groups

GenWest Sunrise Social Groups are currently seeking new members for their Melton, Brimbank and Wyndham programs. The free groups are organised by Genwest and provide a social space for women, gender diverse and nonbinary people, who have a disability, chronic health issues and/ or mental health challenges.

■ https://genwest.org.au/what-we-do/ health-wellbeing-programs/

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.

Melton Men’s Group

Melton Men’s Group meet every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at Arnolds Creek Children’s and Community Centre, 19 Claret Ash Boulevard, Harkness. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. Join the group for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.

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Take weight off naturally

Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.

■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

Parkinson’s support group

The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome.

■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Melton Bridge Club

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 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

Melton Ladies Probus Club

The Melton Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Melton Country Club and are welcoming new members.

■ Diane, 0438 611 552

Zonta club meets

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

■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

Melton South Knit & Natter

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

■ 9747 8576

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

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.

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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

Community Band

Greater Western Community Band, (founded 1991) is based in Melton. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm, at Blackwood Drive Hall, Melton South. The group welcomes musicians young and old to come along and join in with the band. Also available for performance at events and festivals.

■ Sally Hamond, 0401 474 582

Melton Trauma Teddies

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

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

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1 Recommence (6)

4 Region of southern Italy (8)

10 Destroy (9)

11 Nurslings (5)

12 Unpleasant to view (4)

13 Alcoholic honey drink (4)

14 Jilt (5)

16 Essence (4)

17 Porch (8)

20 Relating to cultivated land (8)

22 Masterstroke (4)

25 Fundamental (5)

26 Ornamental quartz (4)

28 Playable (4)

30 Union territory of the Republic of India (5)

31 Contract (9)

32 Famous piano first made in the 1820s (8)

33 Someone who watches (6)

DOWN

1 Mournful (6)

2 Mollusc (7)

3 Primary (4)

5 A city and seaport of Scotland (8)

6 Envoy (10)

7 Spring back (7)

8 Aniseed liqueur (8)

9 Ornamental green stone (4)

15 Chemistry (10)

18 One of the Caribbean islands (8)

19 Vista (8)

21 Determine (7)

23 French word for planet (7)

24 Meteor’s dent (6)

27 Story (4)

29 Written reminder (4)

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2 Gorgeous George was famous in which sport in the 1940s and 1950s?

3 On December 24–26 of what year did Cyclone Tracy devastate Darwin?

4 What was Patti Smith’s (pictured) 1975 debut album called?

5 What is a plantain?

6 What postal code did Canada Post assign for seasonal mail addressed to Santa Claus at the North Pole?

7 Actor Mark Wahlberg was a member of which 1990s hip-hop band?

8 What was the island of Kiritimati formerly known as?

9 Australian lizards of the genus Varanus are better known by which common name?

10 In the film Babe, Babe the pig sings what Christmas song?

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New X-Trail is pick of mid SUVs

By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring

In the process of researching this story I came across a review by one of my esteemed colleagues.

Not once did he mention the fact that Nissan X-TrailandMitsubishiOutlanderareoneinthe same car, sharing a platform and drivetrains. That makes Outlander, the X-Trail’s most direct competitor, or so I would have thought.

Ofcourse,theydon’tlookthesameandthere areplentyofotherdifferences,butyouwouldn’t buy one without checking out the other first. Then again, the latest X-Trail is probably the pick of the mid-sized SUVs at the moment -and that’s a pretty big call.

Styling

The styling is evolutionary rather than revolutionary and it is clearly recognisable as an X-Trail, but looks more sophisticated.

Inside, it is a very different story where the car has undergone a complete makeover and looks nothing like the previous model. Piano black has made way for a classy, dark, textured wood-grained effect, while all four doors get wide pockets that can accommodate 500ml drink bottles.

It feels bigger inside too, although slightly shorter than before (4680mm) with the same 2705mm wheelbase.

Atthesametime,it’s20mmwiderandstands

15mm taller, and somehow, they’ve managed to find more rear legroom, with rear doors that open wider for easier access.

Prices range from $36,750 for the five-seat, front wheel drive ST up to $52,990 for the top of the range Ti-L 4WD.

While they call it a 4WD, it’s really all-wheel drive, in the sense that it doesn’t have a transfer case or low range gearing like a Patrol.

Aseven-seatversionoftheSTisalsoavailable for another $3000 which adds all-wheel drive to the mix.

Specialattentionhasbeenpaidtoergonomics and tactile feel of the switchgear and buttons used in the cabin to lend them a high-quality feel.

Research has shown a preference for easy-to-use core functions, so X-Trail features simple, intuitive heating/air-conditioning controls, as well as buttons that govern the central screen functions, such as audio and navigation.

A two-tier centre console provides plenty of space to stash items, with a charge pad in more expensive models for mobile devices.

Standard equipment for the entry model includes cloth trim and air conditioning, with second row air vents.

The driver’s seat has six-way manual adjustment with power lumbar operation. It rides on 17-inch alloys, with LED head and tail lights, along with auto high beam and dusk-sensing activation plus auto fold, heated exterior mirrors, push-button start, an electric parking brake and rear parking sensors.

By the time you reach the Ti-L (subject of our test), there’s larger 19-inch wheels, tan or black quilted Nappa leather, three-zone climate air, a heated steering wheel, intelligent rear-view mirror, matrix 12-element adaptive headlights and a power tailgate with hands free opening.

Infotainment

The entry-level ST comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment unit that has six speakers and features AM/FM and DAB+ digital radio, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus four USB ports – two for the front and two for the back.

The touchscreen in Ti-L is 12.3-inches wide, with voice control, built-in navigation, wireless CarPlay, but still wired Android Auto plus 10 speaker Bose audio -- to name a few features.

Engines / transmissions

Fourth generation X-Trail offers a revised 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 135kW of power and 244Nm of torque – 9kW and 18Nm more than before.

This will be joined shortly by e-Power hybrid

versions, based on a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine, but with more power and torque, available with ST-L, Ti and Ti-L grades. Available in two- and all-wheel drive configuration, all models are fitted with an Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) along with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and shift-by-wire technology.

Safety

X-Trail scores a full five stars for safety. Dual front, side and curtain airbags are standard, along with a centre airbag which provides addedprotectiontofrontseatoccupantsinside impact crashes.

Autonomous emergency braking (Car-to-Car, Vulnerable Road User, Junction Assist and Backover) as well as a lane support system with lane keep assist (LKA), lane departure warning (LDW) and emergency lane keeping (ELK) and an advanced speed assistance system (SAS) are also standard.

Driving

The seats are generous, supportive with a Euro feel reminiscent of a Pug.

Front and rear doors, front mudguards and the bonnet are all made of aluminium and the tailgate has been rendered in a composite material – to reduce weight and lift performance.

Key aerodynamic features include tyre deflectors in the lower front fascia and an active grille to control air flow to the engine compartment.

Specially shaped A-pillars and underbody covers manage air flow under the vehicle and a unique‘aircurtain’directsairfromthefrontto

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the sides of the vehicle.

Intheloadarea,acleverfalsefloorcomposed of two panels can be lifted and fixed vertically to separate the load area into two sections. There’s also under-floor storage for smaller items and room for a space saver spare.

A central console-mounted rotary selector offers five drive modes: Off-Road, Snow, Auto, Eco and Sports.

Fuel consumption is a claimed 7.8L/100km for the Ti-L. It takes standard unleaded and we were getting 8.9 from the 55-litre tank after close to 400km.

Maximum braked towing capacity is up from 500kg to 2000kg.

The previous X-Trail offered perky if ultimately uninspiring performance. Like

its predecessor, the all-new model is a bit of a mixed bag in this department.

Although the numbers are slightly larger, the naturally aspirated engine lacks torque down low where it is needed and has to be pushed hard to get it going. This brings on the awful zoominess that we've come to associate with CVTs, together with higher fuel consumption.

Off the boil and cruising the open road performance is relaxed, smooth and relatively effortless. In this context, demanding drivers will most likely find the way the car performs morethanacceptable–andreally,that’sallthat matters.

On the plus side, the ride quality is much improved,withlittleroadnoisepenetratingthe cabin. You’ve gotta like that.

Large, bright, impressive digital displays for the driver and infotainment help the car standout too, with separate controls for most used features.

Of special note, the 10.8-inch head-up display in our Ti-L is one of the few, if not the only example we have ever encountered that is visible through polarised sunglasses.

Yay, team!

Summing up

I still remember driving the first-generation X-Trail. It was surprisingly good off road and a dream to drive compared to the big, clumsy 4x4s that ruled the roost back in the day.

X-Trail was late to the compact SUV party but it was well worth the wait. I really liked the previous model that I drove not so long ago, but this one is so much better it doesn’t bear comparison.

Good work, Nissan!

X-Trail........ if looks could kill. (Pictures: Supplied)

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

2.5L 4-cylinder petrol, CVT automatic, AWD SUV

Eagles make a stunning debut in state league 5

The North Sunshine Eagles have exceeded all expectationsintheFVstateleague5north-west women’s competition.

Fielding a women’s side for the first time in a number of years, the Eagles were sitting in second spot heading into the weekend’s matches, which were after deadline.

Coach Lirim Selimi said this season was about getting a women’s side back out on the park and giving a platform to build from.

“The club did have a women’s side about 10 years ago,” he said. “Over the last 12 months with the new facilities at the club at More Park, having a women’s program was a big part of what we wanted to do.

“We’ve got some junior teams as well.”

Selimi said they started with a core group of 10 or 11 players but were able to increase that number to a squad of 19 after putting the call out.

He said they had a broad range of ages from 15-year-olds through to players in their 20s.

Selimi said they never expected to have the

success that they’ve had so far.

“It definitely exceeded expectations,” he said.

“We set no expectations, we were just happy to get the team off the ground.

“A lot of the group are young kids who want toplaysportandwe’reprovidingaspottoplay.”

Selimi said the playing group had now set their own expectations for what they want to achieve for the rest of the season.

“We are aiming for top spot,” he said. “We’ve really improved and the girls have got used to winning, so the girls have set winning expectations.

“The motivation is there to win every game and try and get top spot.”

While the Eagles have an eye on results this year, this is only the beginning for the group and the club’s female program.

Selimi said they were hoping to expand the program next year and even further in the coming years.

“We’ve got a couple of junior girls teams and a couple of mixed teams this year,” he said.

“We want to get another team to help those in the under-15 age group. They can come up through MiniRoos and then under-10s and 11s before stepping into that under-15 age group.

“Under-18s is also a possibility, that is what

Cats have eye on finals

By Tara Murray

The possibility of playing finals for the first time since 2011 is on the cards for Albion in the Western Region Football League division 2.

After being demoted from division 1 and only just holding the doors open in recent years, the Cats rebuild is well and truly on track.

After 10 rounds, the Cats sit in second spot, four games clear of fifth spot, before the matches on the weekend, after deadline.

Cats coach Blake Richards knows there’s still a lot of hard work to go before they get to that point, but it was something they had spoken about. Richards was still playing back in 2011 when the side lost the grand final.

“We brought it up with the group about how many had played senior finals,” he said.

“Only three or four put their hands up and a lot of the group has not done so.

“It’s really exciting for everyone, the committee that worked tirelessly the last three to four years to keep the club open.

“We are now starting to thrive.”

Richards said he had been really happy with how the group had been playing. While he wasn’t at the club last season, he has seen a great amount of growth in the group since he returned to the club.

“They have grown a lot during the season,” he said. “There’s still a lot more to go. The way they prepare, the overall fitness.

“We’re always learning. The improvement has been big in a year.”

As well as improvement from the group, Richards said they had some really good depth within the group, which was resulting in some good results in the reserves which sit atop the table.

The club continued to add some more experience to the squad since the season started, with two key recruits.

Daniel Bramich joined the club early in the season, while Cameron Addie joined the club in recent weeks from Bell Post in the Geelong and District Football League where he was a six-time premiership player.

Addie kicked seven in the reserves on debut.

“We’ve very young,” Richards said. “Those two older guys have come to the club, One in the backline in Daniel and Cam played in the reserves on the weekend.

“They add a bit more leadership. Both had connections to the club and liked what they saw.”

While happy, Richards said they were working on a number things to hopefully close the gap on an undefeated Parkside.

The Magpies beat the Cats by five goals in their only meeting so far.

“We need to work on our ball movement

and structures and try to get on top of them,” Richards said.

“In the position we were in we should make finals with seven rounds left.”

The Cats next period of the season is a

tough one.

we would like to do. Hopefully to promote the juniors through to seasons.”

The Eagles were set to face Doreen United on Sunday, after deadline.

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VSDCA

Trent Waring will be back in the blue and yellow for the upcoming Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. Taylors Lakes announced that Waring had signed on for his third season back at the club after a long Victorian Premier Cricket career. Waring has been a key with the ball for the Lions, while also helping the younger players come through.

VTCA

Sunshine United has announced its newest recruit for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division. Fast bowler Buddhika Madhushanka joins the club from Mulgrave. Madhushanka is the third new signing of the off-season and the club is excited by the talent he brings after taking 67 wickets from 51 games in the last three Eastern Cricket Association seasons. Dilum Weerarathna and Lahiru Kumara are the other new Tigers’ signings.

EDFL

Keilor has locked in Mick McGuane for the next two Essendon District Football League seasons. Having first been appointed in 2008, McGuane is the longest running senior men’s coach in the competition. In that time McGuane has coached the club to three premier division premierships. Currently the Blues are undefeated in premier division. McGuane said it was a combination of hard work across the club that has the club in the position it is now.

Football

All metro football leagues including the Essendon District, Western Region and Victorian Amateur Football Association are transitioning to PlayHQ next season for all football competition management, including registrations and match day management. This will bring the Metro Leagues in line with the rest of the country, so all Leagues will be operating on the one platform for the 2024 season. Comprehensive training of League staff on the new platform will commence shortly, followed by training of club personnel, to be ready for the transition for the new football year from November 1.

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Devils lock in Roach as new coach

New Keilor Park coach Robbie Roach is keen to lead the club into a new era in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association.

Roach was announced coach of the division 2 club late last month and he said he can’t wait for the pre-season to begin.

“I’m pretty excited and grateful for the club to have given me the opportunity,” he said. “I was at St Andrews Footscray [co-coach] in VTCA division 4 and nothing bad happened, they just wanted to go in a different direction.

“Keilor Park popped up and gave me an opportunity. It’s the first time being senior coach [by myself].”

Roach comes to the club at a time where the club hasn’t achieved the results it had been wanting in recent seasons.

Last season, the Devils finished in eighth spot with four wins after just missing out on finals the season before.

Roach said they were looking to rebuild the next couple of seasons.

“It’s a new era and a bit of a rebuild,” he said. “We’re not going to lie about it.

“This season will be trial and error and people will make mistakes. We want to change and in two to three years look to be really competitive again.

“If we have to get relegated, which we don’t want to be, we’ll continue to build from there.’

Roach said the key for the club now was bringing the right people into the club, who want to be part of the journey.

He said they were starting to talk to players about joining the club.

“It’s about finding the right people and we’re talking to a few people,” he said. ”There’s a couple of young fellows we’re chatting to but most are still worried about footy.

“It’s a tough time of the year to talk about

cricket, as footy season is footy season and cricket season is cricket season.”

Roach will be a non-playing coach but said he might chuck on the pads in the second XI if they’re desperate.

Roach has a message for anyone thinking of coming down to play.

“Knock on the door, we won’t turn anyone away,” he said. “We want people who want to do the hard work and are looking to join the journey.”

The club has also announced the signing of Brayden Trewin as its junior coordinator as well as player for the upcoming season.

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Not quite for Maryam Omar

It wasn’t to be for Sunshine’s Maryam Omar in the Renegades Recruit. Omar, who plays for Carlton and Sunshine Heights, made it through to the final three of the reality competition which hunts for the next cricket star.

After a public vote was held and coach Simon Helmot had his vote, Geelong’s Grace Jones was named the winner.

Jones will have the the chance to train with the Renegades’ WBBL|09 squad and help the team in their preparations for the upcoming season, along with some other prizes.

Speaking on the final episode of the recruit before the announcement, Omar said she already felt like she was a winner.

She said if she had won it would have meant the world to her and thanked her husband and mother for their support.

“As much as I’m very competitive to go for number one, I’m really, really genuinely happy and grateful for the opportunity to be in the top three,” she said.

“Some of the girls that I have never played with before. It’s nice to get to know them and see them compete their hearts out to compete for the spot.

“It’s really good competition skills and talent out there.”

Falcons continue to win

By Tara Murray

The City West Falcons were made to work hard to come away with the win against Melbourne University in the Victorian Netball League championship division on Wednesday night.

The Falcons were expecting a close match and that was exactly what they got with the Lightning pushing them all the way.

The Falcons managed to push out the margin late, to win, 59-49.

Falcons coach Marg Lind said they were happy to come away with the points.

“Melbourne University gave it a 110 per cent,” she said. “They really went hard to win.

“I think we settled and managed to work out their defence end. They were really physical and it took us a couple of quarters.

“The umpires let a lot go which was good ahead of finals.”

Lind said they were able to slowly build their lead out to 10 goals, which was more than what she expected it to be in the end.

She said some changes in their defensive

end also worked really well and helped turn the game.

“We moved Zoe [Davies] into wing defence and Sophie [Hanrahan] into goal defence,” she said.

“It was a good match up and worked much better and it was good to see it under pressure.

“Zoe matched up really well against Kelsie Rainbow and Sophie on Ramayer [Gourley]. Sienna [Allen] and Sophie connected much better in the circle.”

The Falcons were without Uneeq Palavi and Lucia Fauonuku, who are in New Zealand team ahead of the World Cup.

The Falcons continued to change things around to help ensure they qualify Soli Ropati and Kim Borger.

“At times it upset momentum a bit,” admitted Lind.

The Falcons division 1 team had a draw with a shot on the siren after an up and down match, while the under-19s lost.

With two rounds remaining all three Falcons teams have secured their finals spots.

The championship side has already claimed

the minor premiership, sitting three games clear of second and third.

The under-19 teams need one more win to secure a top two spot and double chance, while the division 1 team would need to win both their remaining matches and hope the Geelong Cougars lose both their games.

The Falcons this week face the Saints, who are in eighth spot.

Lind said they didn’t want to waste the opportunity they have with all three teams already locked into finals.

She said they would continue to try different things to ensure they have the best possible chance come finals.

“We have two hard games across the board, especially in championship with fifth, sixth and seventh all on 32 points.

“It’s not going to be easy with teams giving everything a go in the last few weeks.”

Meanwhile, two Falcons players have been named in Tonga’s final squad for the World Cup. Uneeq and Beyonce Palavi have been named in the 12, with Fauonuku named as a travelling reserve.

Helmot spoke highly of Omar before making the decision and the incredible story of coming from Kuwait to follow her cricket dream.

“She’ll continue to learn about her bowling, but she’s accurate, very keen to learn and certainly open to feedback,” he said.

“From a batting point of view, a strong batter and can hit both sides of the wicket, which is important.

“Where she really shone, was how committed she was to the group. A people’s person and what I call a team’s person and she showed that in a small space.”

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Eagles on the up as they find form

Western Eagles are starting to find their groove in the FV state league 3 north-west season.

The Eagles had won their last three games heading into the weekend, which was after deadline to turn their season around.

The side was sitting in fifth spot, just seven points from top spot, but also seven points from the relegation zone.

Eagles coach Paul Falzon said it had been a learning curve for the group.

“The teams in this league are all very competitive as you can see by the ladder,” he said. “We have found that if we have the slightest of lapses you will get punished.

“The top two teams on the ladder have lots of quality in their squads and to date have set the pace although a chasing pack is still on their tails.”

Falzon said they’ve had some mixed results this season in the first 11 rounds, with player injuries, suspensions and availability

contributing,

He said they hadn’t had their starting 11 consistently and that they had dominated games without getting wins.

Falzon said the side had been boosted by some new signings that had helped them turn around their season.

“We have been fortunate to secure the signings of a few attacking players in Daniel Sweeney and Connor Bencich,” he said.

“These guys along with our current players have given us more options and a more attacking edge to our play.

“With the current form of an injury free Matthew Lodkowski goals have been easier to come by.”

Falzon said they weren’t actively looking to addanymoreplayersandsaidtheyhadseveral players in their reserves squad that could push up into the squad if needed.

The Eagles were set to face Westside Strikers

on Saturday night, after deadline.

Falzon said the belief in the group would be a key in the back half of the season.

“After winning three games in a row our playing group has great belief,” he said. “The group of players are very close and have a strong bond with each other which goes a long way in being successful.

“We know that we can mix it with the top few teams and have not dismissed finishing in the promotion places.

“Our focus for the next few weeks is to make sure that we stay in touch with the teams above us and making sure our players are in the best condition possible to be competitive for our next match.”

Donachie signs with United

Western United has penned a two-year deal with experienced centre back James Donachie to bolster the defence cavalry ahead of the A-League Men’s season.

With more than 170 A-League appearances plus international experience under his belt, Donachie is a welcome addition to the green and black.

Speaking on his new signing, coach John Aloisi said that Donachie is an important signing for them this season.

“He’s a proven performer at A-League level with a wealth of experience to support the youth that we will be developing, and I believe he will add significant strength and stability to our defence.

“More importantly, I believe he represents our values and desire to be successful – he’s the type of player who leads by example, on and off the pitch, and he will be a valuable addition to our squad.”

Donachie himself is looking forward to this new opportunity with United. The club’s pre-season got underway this week.

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Lions go down in thriller

By Tara Murray

For the second time this season, Deer Park went down in a thriller to West Coburg in Essendon District Football League division 1, this time through a goal after the siren.

Having been the top two teams all season, the match was a highly associated one at John McLeod Oval and didn’t disappoint.

The Burgers did a lot of the early attacking in the first quarter, but weren’t able to convert, missing their first six shots.

The Lions had just four inside 50s for the first quarter, but were able to kick two goals to have scores level at quarter time.

The Lions intensity around the ball lifted in the second quarter and with it were able to get some more use inside 50.

While it wasn’t pretty, the Lions took a 10 point lead into half time.

The Burgers had the scoring end in the third quarter and were able to make the most of it, with Ibrahim Taha finally starting to convert.

The Burgers took a 14 points lead into

the final quarter.

The final quarter had plenty of twists and turns with both sides having their chances as the game opened up a bit.

As the clock ticked past 30 minutes, scores were level with a draw seeming likely.

A Levi Greenwood point put the Lions in front. The Burgers had one last tilt, with Jesse Martini marking in the 50 metres arc.

The siren went, before Martini went back confidently and kicked the goal to give his team the 11.15 (81)-11.10 (76) win.

Nicolas Aleksovski and Luke Goater kicked three goals each for the Lions .

Key defenders Bailey Morrish and Kier Bol were named the Lions best, while Greenwood made a massive contribution in his first game back at the club.

The Lions remain in second spot, now 12 points behind West Coburg, which remains undefeated.

St Albans and Rupertswood sit just four points behind the Lions.

Meanwhile, St Albans made it six in a row

with a win against Westmeadows.

The Saints controlled the game from start to finish to claim the 19.9 (123)-5.10 (40) win.

Bol Kolang kicked four goals for the Saints and was named in the best alongside Matthew Grundy and Victor Micallef.

Keilor Park’s finals hopes suffered a setback with a loss to Moonee Valley.

The Devils were made to pay for a slow start, kicking just one goal in the first half.

While they won the second half, it wasn’t enough with Moonee Valley winning, 13.4 (82)-9.11 (65).

Robbie Castello kicked three goals for the Devils.

The Devils, who are in eighth, sit two games outsidethefiveafterHillsidebeatCraigieburn.

Responding after two straight losses, the Sharks won 15.11 (10!)-4.8 (32).

In premier division, Keilor had to fight hard to beat Aberfeldie, while in division 2, Taylors Lakes held on against Burnside Heights.

“I’m excited to be joining Western United, it’s a young club that’s already achieved success,” he said.

“I’m keen to work hard for John and my new teammates to help win more silverware this season and beyond.

“It was great to get out on the pitch todayandmeettheboys.Icantellalready that it will be a positive environment for me and I’m looking forward to a great season.”

DonachiegothisbreakintheA-League after Ange Postecoglou spotted him at a friendly between Brisbane Roar and Donachie’s Rochedale Rovers back in 2009, when he was just 16 years of age. He went on to win three A-League championships, two at the Roar and one during his tenure at Melbourne Victory.

After a stint overseas representing the Jeonnam Dragons in the first tier of the K-League and FC Goa in the Indian Super League, Donachie returned to the A-League in 2021, making 36 appearances for Sydney.

The 30-year-old also represented the Australian national side at under-23 and under-20 levels, competing in the 2013 FIFA under-20 World Cup in Turkey.

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Matthew Lodkowski. (Supplied)