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Basima was nervous before she first got behind the wheel. The busy roads of Sydney were intimidating, as were the road rules.
Despite her insecurities, Basima has been determined to learn how to drive. Relying on public transport and her family to get around has not been conducive to the independent lifestyle she desires.
Basima is from Iraq and didn’t learn how to drive in her home country. She relied mostly on her husband, before he died in 2008. She said that, in Iraq, it was simply too dangerous for women to drive.
“There was a lot of accidents and there was no law, no insurance.”
Pines steady to win, Dromana across the line against Hastings, Tyabb come close
Picture: Andrew Hurst
PENINSULA
A BIG score from Damien Lawrence got Pines over the line in their clash against Long Island.
Long Island chose to bat first and got off to a horror start, losing both openers for a combined total of just one run. Losing star batsman Nick Jewell for one proved a huge blow. Jewell’s output this season has been down compared to his usual lofty standards.
Long Island ended up all out for 144.
Pines’ run chase was a little shaky to start off with, as they fell to 2/11. Opener Damien Lawrence held his ground though, and ended up scoring 87 not out.
Pines steady to win, Dromana across the line against Hastings, Tyabb come close
Somerville stride in: A modest total of just 95 by Seaford Tigers was no trouble for Somerville.
Picture: Andrew Hurst
PENINSULA
A BIG score from Damien Lawrence got Pines over the line in their clash against Long Island.
Long Island chose to bat first and got off to a horror start, losing both openers for a combined total of just one run. Losing star batsman Nick Jewell for one proved a huge blow. Jewell’s output this season has been down compared to his usual lofty standards.
Long Island ended up all out for 144.