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Blitz some backyard fun Celebrate the Aussie backyard at the Whittlesea Community Festival this Sunday. The annual event will be held at the Whittlesea Public Gardens, offering fun for the whole family. The theme of this year’s festival is ‘Our Backyard’, celebrating the gatherings, games and garden that are part of life in both private backyards and community parks. Whittlesea council said the event will also celebrate the many cultures that make up the Whittlesea community and the different ways we use and look after our recreational, social and restful spaces. The festival will feature live music, art, dancing, backyard games, roving entertainers, free kids’ activities and rides. A free bus will run between the Whittlesea Public Gardens and Thomastown station, via Paciic Epping. The Whittlesea Community Festival is at 157 Barry Road, Lalor, from 11am-5pm. Details: whittlesea.vic.gov.au Laura Michell
Born in a Taxi, Liz Skitch and Pirritu will be among the performers at this year’s festival. (Supplied)
Hospital on virus standby By Laura Michell Northern Health says it has contingency plans in place to ensure it can continue to provide “safe care” to the community in the event of a local coronavirus outbreak. Northern Health chief medical oicer, Dr John Ferguson conirmed there had been no cases of COVID-19 identiied at the health service, which operates the Northern and Broadmeadows hospitals and the Bundoora and Craigieburn centres. “Patients with symptoms have been tested with results clear for coronavirus,” he said.
“Northern Health has established an active working group and is closely monitoring the situation and providing regular updates for staf and the community.” A coronavirus update on Northern Health’s website advises anyone who is concerned they are at risk of carrying the virus due to recent travel to contact the Department of Health and Human Services’ coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 before attending the emergency department or health service appointment. Last week, a Craigieburn resident took to Facebook to urge the community to phone ahead to GP clinics if they suspect they have
the virus. he resident said that during a visit to a Craigieburn GP clinic on March 4, she was advised not to sit on one side of the clinic as there was a patient who potentially had the virus. In the Facebook post, the resident said a doctor told her to call the clinic before attending if she showed any symptoms of coronavirus in the coming weeks. “I’m writing to let others know to not go into a doctors’ clinic, instead call,” the post said. It comes as an Altona North GP, who is the former Australian Medical Association
president and World Medical Association chair, warned GPs are not equipped to deal with a potential outbreak of coronavirus. Dr Mukesh Haikerwal said GPs had received no advice on what to do if they have a patient with the virus. He called for ‘sentinel practices’ – that is practices that are “prepared with gear and people and training” – to be set up to take the load of GP clinics. According to the federal Department of Health, there were 52 conirmed cases of coronavirus in Australia as of March 5, 10 of which are in Victoria.
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Council staff feel unsafe: report By Laura Michell hirty per cent of Whittlesea council staf do not feel safe at work and the number of staf reporting psychological stress as a result of councillor behaviour and decisions has increased, a council report has revealed. According to the council’s quarterly safety and wellbeing report January 2020 update, which was presented to the March 3 council meeting, the number of staf who reported feeling safe at work “dropped signiicantly” in the three months to December 2019. he report said that in quarter four of 2018-19 (April-June 2019) and quarter one of 2019-20
(July- September 2019), 81 per cent of staf said they felt safe at work, falling to 70.8 per cent in quarter two (October-December 2019). he report said the local government benchmark is 75.1 per cent. he report also stated there was a “signiicant increase” of staf reporting “exposure to psychological stress factors” relating to councillor behaviour and/or council decisions in November and December. “he decision by [Simon Overland] to take personal leave and the subsequent council decision to terminate the chief executive oicer impacted on the organisation in relation to increased numbers of staf reporting
psychological stress and taking unpaid leave,” the report stated. he report also noted that a WorkSafe investigation was underway in relation to reported bullying complaints involving councillors and oicers. However, some councillors rejected suggestions councillors had impacted on the wellbeing of staf. “It must be noted that our protocol … is that councillors are not allowed to interact with staf members at all … the only staf members that we can interact with directly are our directors,” mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova said. “So there is a bit of confusion here as to how councillors
could have impacted on the wellbeing of the 1200 staf members in the organisation.” Cr Sam Alessi said it was important councillors took note of the report because what was happening with the staf was an “absolute tragedy”. “We have had record numbers of staf going of on all sorts of stress leave and other sorts of leave because of certain events involving certain councillors,” he said. Crs Sterjova and Mary Lalios said it was important that the health and wellbeing of councillors was prioritised, noting that the report was written without input from councillors.
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Surfers such as Joel Parkinson will be competing at Urbnsurf later this month. (Supplied)
Big names ride Tullamarine waves Australia’s irst wave pool suring event will be held at Tullamarine’s Urbnsurf this weekend. he Melrose Drive surf park has joined forces with Suring Victoria for the 2020 Melbourne Pool Party. he event will bring together Victoria’s top surfers for the state’s irst suring competition in a wave pool. It will feature DJs, food trucks and more then $4000 in prizes. Suring Victoria chief executive Adam
Robertson said 60 of Victoria’s top surfers would be invited to take part, based on state rankings. He said the event format will mimic a competitive snowboarding event, with a leaderboard throughout the day and surfers periodically being eliminated from the event. here will also be longboard and bodyboard elements to the day. Urbnsurf will also host the Vans Stab High suring event later this month. he event will feature elite aerial surfers
from around the world who will be vying to land the biggest and most creative aerials possible for signiicant cash prizes. he 2020 Melbourne Pool Party is on Sunday, March 15, noon-10pm. Vans Stab High is on Saturday, March 21, noon-6pm. Tickets are $60 for general admission, $200 for VIP and kids 13 and under are free, Details: urbnsurf.com/stories/stabhigh2020
Upield line commuters are facing three months of train pain when a construction blitz commences on the line in July. he state government is removing four level crossings on the Upield line at Bell, Munro and Reynard streets in Coburg and Moreland Road in Brunswick. Two new stations will be built at Moreland and Coburg. According to the Level Crossing Removal Project, more than 1000 people will work around the clock to remove the level crossings and build the new stations during the construction blitz. “Rail and station closures will be required so that major project works can be safely conducted when trains aren’t running,” the Level Crossing Removal Project said. “A turnback facility will be installed at Anstey station to allow trains to continue to run between the city and Anstey during the construction blitz, minimising disruption for about half of all Upield line passengers.” It is not known how the construction blitz will impact passengers using stations north of Coburg, including Upield station. As part of the works, tracks on the line will be elevated. Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne urged commuters to plan ahead during the construction blitz. “It’s vital we continue to invest in the infrastructure that we all use to get us where we need to go,” she said. For more details on the planned works, visit: bigbuild.vic.gov.au Laura Michell
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Cheese is cream of crop A homastown cheese producer has added to its list of achievements ater winning two categories at the dairy industry’s top awards. hat’s Amore Cheese took home the awards for lavoured cheese and dairy dessert at the Australian Grand Dairy Awards earlier this month. hat’s Amore Cheese managing director Giorgio Linguanti said the company’s diavoletti, which won the lavoured cheese category, was a unique and special product. “he balance of mild cheese with salty olive and a kick of chilli makes for a wonderfully unexpected taste sensation,” he said. “he name translates to ‘little devils’ which is fun. “he diavoletti has won many awards and it
is fantastic to add this Australian Grand Dairy Award to the recognition.” hat’s Amore’s gelato tartufo - a hazelnut and chocolate gelato with a dark chocolate ganache centre, coated in cocoa powder - was named top dairy dessert. “To win one Australian Dairy Award is amazing, but to win two is a dream come true,” Mr Linguanti said. “he hat’s Amore Cheese team work so hard every day to produce the best quality product for our customers. We love making tasty and unique cheeses and desserts and to be recognised with two awards will spur us on to keep creating.”
Findon Road works Motorists will be able to drive along Findon Road, right through to Plenty Road, from early next year. The council has appointed a contractor to start work on connecting Findon Road from Williamsons Road to Danaher Drive. Council is also planning to rebuild the intersection of Findon Road, Ferres Boulevard and The Lakes Boulevard. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Three men have been charged with affray and intentionally causing injury following an alleged assault at a South Morang restaurant in December. A 30-year-old Taylors Hill man, a 31-year-old Doncaster man and a 25-year-old Taylors Hill man were charged over the incident.
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Ageing police station left to rot By Laura Michell Community members fear poor working conditions at Whittlesea police station are being overlooked, with the state government failing to commit to upgrading the ageing station. Whittlesea residents formed a community action group about three years ago and began calling for improvements to the 1960s-built station. hey say little work has been done to the station since it opened. he group has ramped up its campaign for a station upgrade, urging the state government
to provide funding for the project in the May budget. Community group member and Whittlesea Pastor, Shane Lepp, said the group was concerned about the conditions police oicers are being asked to work in. “he entry to the station is very small and there is no privacy at all, there is no interview room for police,” he said. “Police there are working in very cramped conditions and we understand there is asbestos in the building … the computer system and phone systems are not up-to-date.”
Star Weekly has been told the station also has no proper disability access and no separate male, female or disabled toilets, while timber in the windows and facia is rotting. Prior to the 2018 state election, the Liberal Party pledged a $2 million upgrade to the station if elected. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green has previously raised concerns about the condition of the station and has vowed to continue ighting for an upgrade, but to date, the government has yet to commit to improving the station. Mr Lepp said residents felt Whittlesea was
being overlooked. Northern Victoria Liberal MP Wendy Lovell raised the community group’s concerns in state Parliament late last month. “he Andrews Labor Government and minister Lisa Neville should be ashamed of the disgraceful conditions,” she said. A government spokesperson said: “We will continue to work with Victoria Police to help them deliver infrastructure they’ve identiied as being a priority, and will follow their guidance in ensuring local police have the resources they need.”
Good sports at Epping Epping Tennis Club has been hailed as a “community champion” for its work to boost female participation in tennis and promoting a positive club culture. Alcohol and Drug Foundation acting state manager Daniel Vautin, said the club had reached the highest level of the foundation’s Good Sports program. he club has implemented policies around alcohol management, tobacco, illegal drugs, safe transport, positive spectator behaviour and nutrition. It has also launched an initiative to get more women hitting the court. “Epping Tennis Club is a fantastic role-model in community sport and should feel incredibly proud of its strong commitment to building a healthy and inclusive club,” Mr Vautin said. “Good Sports is building a healthier sporting nation by encouraging systemic changes in club culture to promote long-term positive
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Countback to elect councillor By Laura Michell A countback to ill a vacancy on Whittlesea council will be held just two days before monitor Yehudi Blacher submits his interim report on councillor behaviour to the state government. he Victorian Electoral Commission will hold a countback for the north ward on Wednesday, March 25 at 10.30am, following the resignation of former councillor Ricky Kirkham. Mr Blacher is due to hand his interim report
to the government on March 27. Mr Blacher was appointed by Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek in December to examine the governance and operations of the council. His appointment was at the request of former Chief Municipal Inspector David Wolf, who raised concerns about the activities and actions of councillors and their ability to provide leadership and good governance for the community. Mr Blacher could recommend the council be sacked.
Mr Kirkham resigned from the council on February 17, saying the current circumstances at council had made it “impossible” for him to discharge his obligations “to hold council to account”. He was due to face a councillor conduct panel prior to his resignation. According to the VEC, the countback will involve the redistribution of votes for Mr Kirkham at the October 2016 election to unsuccessful candidates, according to voters’ preferences. If a candidate receives more than 50 per cent
of the votes, they will be elected. If no candidate receives more than 50 per cent of the vote, the candidate with the least votes is excluded and their votes are also redistributed. his continues until a candidate can be declared elected. here are four candidates vying for election to the council: William Sharp, Sasha Nackovski, Kurt Cauchi and former councillor Christine Stow. Ms Stow was elected to represent north ward in May 2014 following the death of Cr Nicola Davis. Ms Stow served on the council until the October 2016 election.
Future is smart sensors A network of sensors is being installed across Whittlesea to track how people are using public spaces, air quality and waste volumes. Whittlesea council is leading a multi-council Smart Cities pilot program which collects anonymous data to improve how public spaces are managed. he project is funded through the federal government’s Smart Cities and Suburbs Program and is being delivered in partnership with La Trobe University, RMIT University and Banyule, Mitchell, Moreland and Nillumbik councils. Five types of sensors have been installed in Whittlesea. Trackers have been placed on council vehicles such as drain cleaners, street sweepers, trailers, trucks and tippers to monitor usage, while 62 bin sensors have been installed in 35 parks to better manage waste collection. Eight air quality sensors will monitor air quality and environmental factors
and ive water level monitoring sensors will collect lood data. he council will also use 21 people counting sensors across three town centres to measure pedestrian activity and the health of town centres. Mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova said the pilot will run until June. “he Smart Cities program will enable us to be eicient and responsible in the way we manage public buildings and outdoor spaces,” she said. “hese important insights we gain through the pilot program will help us to improve our services to the community and make improvements in the way we operate.” Laura Michell Mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova with one of the sensors that has already been installed. (Supplied)
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Land deal for new Wollert school By Laura Michell A new primary school has been slated for construction in Wollert as part of a new housing development. Developer ID_Land is constructing the Amber estate at the corner of Craigieburn and Vearings roads in Wollert, and has struck a deal with the state government over a future school for the development. Under the agreement, ID_Land will transfer land for the school to the government in lieu of future Growth Area Infrastructure
Contribution (GAIC) payments. he GAIC requires developers in Whittlesea, Hume, Cardinia, Casey, Melton, Mitchell and Wyndham to pay between $97,360 and $115,640 per hectare for title transfers, subdivisions, building permits and signiicant acquisitions meeting certain criteria. Money collected from the GAIC are used to fund essential infrastructure in growth areas. ID_Land said its agreement with the state government was only the ith of its kind in Victoria. Previous agreements were struck in Wyndham and Melton.
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young families make the decision to move to Melbourne’s rapidly growing north, it is critical for infrastructure and community amenity to keep up with the pace,” he said. “We have been delighted to work collaboratively with the Victorian state government to facilitate the transfer of land for the future school; the delivery of a new primary school within Amber will deliver such amenity.” he school will be built by the state government on land adjoining a future town centre. It is not known when the school will be built.
No short cuts to award A Mernda student who was unable to work for six weeks following a car accident has been named as the Kangan Institute’s apprentice of the year. Christine Dauod received the award at the TAFE’s annual Industry Excellence Awards late last month. he hairdressing apprentice was one of 56 students recognised for their dedication to their studies. Greenvale’s Mehmet Topalhasan was also recognised at the awards, being named Automotive Apprentice of the Year and picking up the Lionel Gell School of Instruction Award in Automotive. Doreen’s Nathan Bowden, and Jasenka Kalenik and Ashlee Marston, both from Lalor, also picked up gold medallions in automotive, health and community and Indigenous education respectively. Ms Dauod said her car accident helped fuel
her passion for hairdressing. “Having this time of really made me think about how much I loved being at work,” she said. “And with the support of my educators, I was able to get back on my feet really fast and get back to work.” Ms Dauod, who works at Joey Scandizzo Salon, said her TAFE journey began due to a love for creative, hands-on learning. “I’m fortunate enough to be given many opportunities where I work, whether it be competitions such as [Hair and Beauty Industry Association] photo shoots, and events such as the Brownlow or working at the Melbourne Cup.” he Kangan Institute Apprentice of the Year award is not the irst time Ms Dauod has been recognised for her studies and work, having won the HBIA Apprentice of the Year award earlier this year. Laura Michell
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Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Friday, March 20. The celebration will include free activities, entertainment and a Halal barbecue. RSVP by March 12. ■ 9205 2760 or homestead@hume.vic.gov.au
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Visit Newbury Child and Community Centre to learn about the practice of Wayapa which combines mindfulness, traditional Aboriginal movements and a narrative meditation to teach participants the
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xpressing the theme for this year’s Catholic Education Week (March 15-22), “he future is listening”, students from Loyola College in Watsonia will present podcasts on Live FM radio station. Joining other Catholic schools in the Melbourne Archdioceses, the radio shows (9am-4pm Monday-Friday) enable the audience to “listen” to what is and will be going on in the future. hey will be presented in the students’ own way, says Loyola’s Michael O’Keefe, director of college and community engagement. “Our radio show host will be Mitchell Helliar from our Year 12 media class, with the rest of the class joining him,” says Mr O’Keefe. “It will feature interviews and voiceovers put on by our talented team.” “Listening” will also prove rewarding during the Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on March 17. “Our student leaders, including college captains Mary Tomasiello and Harrison Fell, will be attending the Mass,” Mr O’Keefe continues, “and aterwards they’ll be at the primary school concert at 10am in Treasury Gardens.” Also part of the vibrant week, the Catholic Leadership Centre in East Melbourne is hosting a Creative Arts Exhibition, March 16-21, with presentations on the evening of March 19. “Our students will join others in showcasing their wonderful artwork, relecting their creativity in painting, photography, sculpture fashion and ilm. he exhibition is a powerful tribute to their young lives and gives a brief insight into their world,” Mr O’Keefe says.
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SPORT Lalor Stars through to second grand inal
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Lalor Stars are through to a second grand inal in a matter of weeks. Ater making the Northern Region T20 grand inal, the Stars won through to the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield grand inal on Sunday. Facing Bundoora United, who they had beaten the week before, the Stars continued their good late season form. Batting irst, the Stars were bowled out for 190 on the second last ball of the innings. Alex Manoilovski top scored with 44 at the top of the order. Six players made at least 17. Ashley Hamilton took four wickets for the Bulldogs. he Bulldogs put on 21 for the irst wicket, before they lost both openers in quick succession. he key for the Stars would be a period where they took 5-17 to have the Bulldogs in trouble at 8-78.
he Bulldogs kept ighting but once they lost the next wicket the last one fell shortly ater, and they were all out for 125. he Stars needed just four bowlers, with Jamie Scott leading the way with four wickets. Nicholas Curtin top scored with 28 for Bundoora United. he Stars face Banyule in the grand inal over four days across the next two weekends. Banyule made 194 before bowling Eltham out for 166 in their semi-inal. In the Barclay Shield, Epping lost a thriller against Heidelberg. he Pingers looked out of the match until some heroics late on day two. Batting irst, Epping was cruising at 3-111 before losing 7-35 and then bowled out for 146. Nathan Gardiner, who came in at number three, was the standout with 58. Heidelberg was 0-31 at stumps on Saturday night.
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Briefs NAB League Northern Knights won a second straight match in the NAB League Girls competition. After a tight win in round one, the Knights had a much bigger win against Geelong Falcons on Saturday. The Knights led by seven points at half-time, before kicking the only three goals of the second half, to win 5.8 (38)-1.7 (13). Alyssa Bannan kicked two goals for the Knights, with Ashleigh Snow having 18 disposals. The Calder Cannons lost to Dandenong Stingrays.
By Tara Murray Rivergum has pulled of a massive win against Rosebank in the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield to win through to a ninth straight grand inal. Chasing 187, the Kookas looked gone twice in the run chase but were able to respond to take the game down to the inal overs. A six to Kyl Ewart in the third last over would get the Kookas over the line, inishing 7-188. Kookas captain-coach Matt Perri said it was quite nerve-racking in the end. “hey were taking ages to bowl their overs,” he said. “We wanted to take it as deep as possible which we were able to do. I was stressing out a bit. “I’m super proud of the boys and their never-die attitude.” Rosebank, ater winning the toss and electing to bat, fought its way to 8-187 of their 80 overs. Perri said pre match he would have taken that score, but was slightly disappointed in the end. “Ater having them at 5-49 we let them get away,” he said. “hey grind and grind and then try and defend it in the ield. “We had them on the ropes early on.” Ewart and Jarrod Bannister took three wickets each for the Kookas. he Kookas wanted to get of to a good start on day two, but at 4-20 making 188 seemed a long way away. he Kookas kept ighting and won with 12 balls remaining. Perri said the strength of their batting line was on show. “We put Daniel Young up the order and it lengthened our batting order,” he said. “Even our number 10 and 11 can bat. “We had two partnerships of 80 which were the key. “Bannister and James Bonnici put on 80 before we lost three quick wickets to be 7-119. “Kyl and Corey [Atlis] then kept on batting and batting. It’s pretty exciting.” Ewart’s inal ball six also brought up his 50. Bannister earlier made 43. Ewart, Atlis and Bannister had earlier bowled 60 overs between them on day one. he win puts the Kookas through to a ninth straight grand inal. Either Rosebank, who they’ve played in the past seven grand inals, or the Cobras will be their opponent. he Cobras beat Preston YCW District in the other semi-inal to win through to the preliminary inal. Perri said the win would give them conidence heading into the grand inal, knowing they had
On day two, the Pingers broke through with two early wickets but at 2-86 victory looked well of. In the space of eight runs the game was turned on its head. he Pingers took 4-8 to need one wicket with two runs needed for victory. It wasn’t to be, with Heidelberg inishing 9-147. Josh Henkel inished with four wickets for the Pingers. Heidelberg will face Diamond Creek in the grand inal ater the Creekers beat Lower Eltham. Diamond Creek made 155 before bowling Lower Eltham out for 91. In the Mash Shield, Bundoora Park will face Laurimar in the grand inal ater beating homastown United and Hurstbridge respectively.
Bowls Bundoora RSL inished the regular season with another strong victory, this time against Altona in Bowls Victoria pennant premier division. Bundoora claimed all 18 points in the 89-68 win, which should hold them in good stead come inals. Bundoora inished 58 points clear on top of the ladder. They will face Melbourne in a semi-inal on Saturday. In division 1, section 1, Whittlesea, which had already sealed the minor premiership, won a inal round thriller, beating Brunswick 70 (14)-67 (4). Whittlesea will face Bundoora RSL’s second side in a semi-inal on Saturday.
NPL Hume City made it four wins from four games in the National Premier League on Friday night. Facing Melbourne Knights, Hume got off to a lyer with four irst half goals to take control of the game. Knights hit back with two second half goals, but it wasn’t enough with Hume winning 4-2. Stevie Hewitt, James Brown and Mitch Cooper scored for Hume, with the fourth goal an own goal. Hume is the only team after four rounds to have claimed all 12 points.
NWMCA Donnybrook is through to the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association Vic Kyte Shield grand inal after beating Gladstone Park. Donnybrook was bowled out for 120 in its irst innings, with the bowlers taking control. The total would be enough, with Doonybrook bowling Gladstone Park out for 69. Donnybrook was 5-98 at game’s end. Kyl Ewart has a big weekend with the bat and ball for Rivergum. (Shawn Smits). 205492_12
chased down a good total and got the victory. Perri said it’s amazing to look back and see the run they’ve had in recent years. For Perri, in his irst year as coach, he’s proud of what the club has produced so far.
It was a big weekend for the Kookas with ive sides winning through to grand inals. Joining the irst XI in a grand inal is the second and fourth XIs, and the under-12s and under-14s.
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Kangaroos inish season with a loss
Jack Potticary has been one of the standouts for the Kangaroos. (Shawn Smits) 205914_10
Finding more consistency going forward will be the key for the Greenvale Kangaroos in Victorian Premier Cricket. he Kangaroos showed some good signs this season, but too oten weren’t able to back it up week-to-week, which proved costly. he Kangaroos inished the season in 16th with just three wins. Kangaroos skipper Michael Stretton said consistency had been a problem for the side this season. “We’ve deinitely had some ups and downs,” he said. “It’s the reason why we’re not in the top half of the competition. We’ve had some good wins and showed the talent and skill to be a good side. “We need to do that week-in-week.” he Kangaroos ielded one of the most inexperienced sides in the competition, with many players getting their irst real opportunity at this level. hrow in a couple of experienced recruits, most of the Kangaroos team hadn’t played together before.
Stretton said more time together as a group would help them climb up the ladder. “here’s deinitely guys who have gotten better throughout the year,” he said. “It’s a very new team and a very inexperienced side, which is challenging. “Hopefully the boys as a group and individually can keep getting better. As long as the side can stick together. “he more they play together they get to know each other and gel as a unit.” Stretton said some of the younger players had really taken their opportunities this season. Sean McNicholl has become the leader of the bowling attack, while Connor Hayes has shown a lot of potential. Englishman Jack Potticary, who made a century in the second last round, has completed his irst full season of premier cricket and made a few good scores. Huzma Ali continues to improve as well. he Kangaroos inished their season on Saturday with a loss to Fitzroy Doncaster Chasing 248, the Kangaroos were bowled out for 130.
Warriors hold their nerve By Tara Murray Westmeadows held its nerve late to seal a spot in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 north Tony Issacs Shield grand inal. he Warriors looked on track for victory against Craigieburn, before the Eagles stepped up with four quick wickets to turn the game on its head. With four wickets still in hand, the Warriors took their time and got the win with just over three overs to go. Warriors captain-coach Tarek Moughanie said they were relieved to come away with the win. “It was probably a relection of the two sides and how close we are,” he said. “To their credit, they fought it out and all the way up until the winning runs were hit, it was anyone’s game.” Heavy rain throughout the week meant an early call was made for the game to be played as one-dayer on Sunday. here were further delays on Sunday, and when play got underway the umpires decided it would be 31 overs a side. Moughanie said they were probably lucky to get any play at all with the amount of rain they had. He paid tribute to the work of the curator to get the pitch ready and Eagles captain Mick Bury for his sportsmanlike qualities he showed in the situation. he Eagles batted irst and made 9-127 from their overs. At times they looked like they would put on a massive score, but key wickets fell at the wrong time. Shupinder Taggar and Mick Bury were the pick of the batters for Craigieburn. Moughanie said he was happy with how they went in the ield. “We dropped Taggar when he was on about two. It was a tough chance, but he batted really well. “We were probably lucky to get him as it looked like he was hitting it over the fence as well. “Credit to our boys, they bowled well and took most chances. “I thought 150 was probably about where they would be. Anything under that we were happy.” he Warriors were looking comfortable at 2-81 despite last week’s century-maker Chinthaka Jayasinghe out for a duck. Moughanie was hitting them well and sending them over the boundary. he loss of four quick wickets would see the Warriors at 6-100, still needing 28 for victory. Clayton Campbell and Aaron Blair were able to put on a 30-run partnership to get the side home.
Westmeadows captain-coach Tarek Moughanie was relieved to get the job done. (Shawn Smits) 200646_26
Moughanie said they always had faith they had the batting to get the job done. “We were very conident,” he said. “We feel like we don’t have a number 10 or 11 in our side. It’s a toss of the coin, with the four bottom able to bat anywhere. “It’s still a relief, as you still have to do it. hey were bowling well and having a red hot crack.” he Warriors now face Glenroy in the grand inal.
Glenroy won a thriller against West Coburg, with the match going down to the inal over. Moughanie said it would be an interesting grand inal. “hey are coming of a victory against us and were 1-60 chasing 200 in the other game, so they will probably go in as favourites. “It is quite impressive from them to turn around a big defeat last week to win only their second game ater Christmas in a semi-inal.”
Stretton said they were disappointed not to inish the season on a high. “hey bowled a really disciplined line and there was a bit in the wicket,” he said. “We didn’t do a whole lot wrong with the attitude and application quite good. We just couldn’t get on top of them.” he match was also the inal premier cricket game for Kyle Adams, who announced his retirement during the week. Stretton said it was nice to give Adams an opportunity to play one game in the irst XI, having spent most of the year as the second XI captain. “He’s someone who has contributed a lot to both North Melbourne and Greenvale Kangaroos. “He’ll still be around the club helping the VTCA boys. He’s very experienced and a knowledgeable cricketer. “He’ll help the VTCA guys and the young guys and hopefully will get a couple of them through into premier cricket.” Tara Murray
Kangaroos looking for double Greenvale Kangaroos’ young stars stood up on Sunday to help the team through to a second Cricket Victoria Women’s Community north-west A grand inal this season. Having already claimed the T20 title, the Kangaroos are hoping to take out the one-day title on Sunday. Kangaroos captain Catherine Morrow said it was exciting for the group. “We have exceeded all expectations,” she said. “Ater we won the T20 inal, we then also wanted to make the one-day inal. We have done half the job now.” he Kangaroos put in a dominant performance with the bat to easily account for Altona Roosters in the semi-inal on Sunday. he Kangaroos made 3-197 of 36 overs. Morrow was thrilled with the performance of 12-year-old Honey Raut who led from the front. Raut, and 13-year-old Nikita Chaudhary, have opened the batting for the Kangaroos in the one-day competition. “Honey made 76, which is a fantastic achievement,” Morrow said. “She nearly bat through the innings. “hey have done well and had some really good partnerships. “hey love their cricket and they want to play at higher levels.” Alesha Wilkinson, 16, made 33 coming in at number three, putting on a strong partnership with Raut. Morrow inished of the innings 66 not out herself. She said for her it wasn’t about the runs, but getting the opportunity to help the young players continue to learn. he Roosters never looked likely to get the runs, bowled out for 81. Sienna Barone and Aarzu Mavi (three wickets each) and Ellie Liron both bowled well. he three girls are all aged 15 and under. he semi-inal win sets up a grand inal with Ballarat Women’s, which Greenvale will host. he two teams also faced of in the T20 grand inal. here was no cricket this Sunday due to the Women’s World Cup inal. Morrow said it would allow the side another week to train before the match. Tara Murray 15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 10 March, 2020
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