Williamstown CYMS and Footscray United both lost close matches in the Isaac Howarth Shield. The CYs were defeated by Sunshine after a rain delay, while Maribyrnong Park St Marys edged out the Bulldogs. Seddon dominated, bowling out the Tigers for 58 and winning by eight wickets. The Druids secured their first win of the season against Aberfeldie. In the senior division, Yarraville Club beat St Albans, and Altona North's match with Airport West St Christopher’s was abandoned.
Upgraded netball courts at Bowes Avenue in Airport West are now open for use. Premier Ben Carroll and local club representatives attended the official opening on Friday, 16 October. The project delivered two courts meeting current Netball Victoria standards, along with a dedicated training space.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a series of incidents in Keilor and Airport West on the afternoon of 18 October. It is understood he first drove into a grey Honda at a shopping centre on Westfield Drive around 12.30pm. He then drove a blue Mazda towards the Calder Freeway, where he smashed the windows of several parked cars and collided with other vehicles. The drivers were not physically injured. A passerby restrained him when he tried to flee again, and police arrived shortly after. He will be interviewed and the investigation is ongoing.
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