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Community food bowl As the price of fruit and vegetables continues to rise, Roxburgh Park Community Garden’s Jessica Walton is encouraging people to grow their own produce. Ms Walton is urging people to consider joining their local community garden to combat “skyrocketing” produce prices. “One of the reasons that I love being a member of the community garden is that I’m able to reduce my impact on the environment by growing my produce close to home,” she said. “And then I also know that it’s organic as well, and also helps you just eat what’s in season at the moment … rather than spending extra money buying produce that’s potentially been in fridges for months, so it’s always fresh.” Anyone wanting to join can arrange to visit the community garden and select an available garden bed. “It’s free to join but you do have some responsibilities as a garden user, you do have to look after the general area,” Ms Walton said. “You do also have to supply your own seeds, or punnets of vegetables from Bunnings and you can grow them in the bed.” Roxburgh Park Community Garden’s Jessica Walton.

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Fire station frustration Craigieburn Fire Brigade captain Chris Gray says firefighters are frustrated the suburb’s new fire station remains unbuilt, more than four years after it was announced by the state government. In April 2018, then Emergency Services Minister James Merlino announced $13 million would be included in the 2018-19 state budget to build an integrated fire station, which would house career and volunteer firefighters. In May last year, a state government spokesperson told Star Weekly the project

remained in the land acquisition phase. Mr Gray said the fire brigade had reached out to the subsequent emergency services ministers, as well as Yuroke MP Ros Spence for updates, to no avail. “About 18 months ago we started asking some questions because we hadn’t heard anything and we got a letter back saying it’s still a proposed co-located brigade and the announcement still holds,” Mr Gray said. “We’re frustrated with the lack of movement on this project and the lack of communication regarding any updates.”

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Last week, a state government spokesperson told Star Weekly a suitable site for the new station has been identified between Dorchester Street and Lygon Drive. The spokesperson said final land purchase activities were under way. However, Mr Gray said the brigade was yet to be notified that a site had been found. “In an official capacity, that hasn’t come to me yet,” he said. According to the state government, the new station will replace the brigade’s current station on Belsay Place, and will include

space for up to five fire trucks, as well as bed accommodation for 12 firefighters. At least eight career firefighters would be based at the station, the government said in April 2018 “The new Craigieburn Fire Station will ensure that our firefighters can continue to keep the Craigieburn community protected now and into the future,” the government spokesperson said. “FRV will continue to work with relevant stakeholders to ensure the new station meets operational and local community needs.”

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Crime fall is ‘incredibly positive’ The number of crimes committed in Whittlesea and Hume fell in the 12 months to March, latest Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data reveals. According to CSA, Whittlesea recorded a 22 per cent drop in criminal incidents, falling from 16,019 incidents as of March 2021 to 12,510 in March this year. Epping (1982 incidents), Thomastown (1375), Mill Park (1134), Lalor (899) and Mernda (768) all recorded falls in the number of criminal incidents recorded in the 12 months to March, compared to the same period last year. In Hume, criminal incidents fell by 15 per

cent to 17,870. Crime decreased in Craigieburn (2518 incidents), Broadmeadows (1964), Roxburgh Park (840) and Meadow Heights (708). Whittlesea divisional commander, Superintendent Sean Woods said it was “incredibly positive” to see a decrease in overall crime across the municipality. “We saw reductions in areas that can really impact the community, including robberies, serious assaults, residential burglaries and theft of and from vehicles,” Superintendent Woods said. “We know the community is still coming

out of the pandemic, so we are anticipating some increases in areas as a result of increased movement in the community, however police are well prepared for this, and will be out and about working with the community in an effort to deter and disrupt offending.” Superintendent Woods said there were measures people could put in place to remain safe. “We are encouraging everyone to do their part in making sure our community remains safe, that means reporting anything suspicious, and making it difficult for criminals by ensuring your valuable items are secure, and locking

doors and windows of your cars and home,” he said. Acting Hume inspector Shayne Kerley said the municipality “remains the safest it has been since the Crime Statistics Agency commenced recording crime data in 2013”. “This is a result of targeted patrolling and operations. High visibility patrols as well as community engagement through our Neighbourhood Policing framework,” Acting Inspector Kerley said. “We would still like to continue to drive down crime further and make Hume one of the safest municipalities in Victoria.”

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Nurcihan Ozturk was one of 29 inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll 2022. (Damjan Janevski) 285260_01

Honour for multicultural advocate Lalor’s Nurcihan Ozturk is being celebrated for her work and volunteering in the multicultural community sector over the last 40 years. She was one of 29 inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll 2022. The first-ever Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll recognised the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism in the state. Ms Ozturk said it was “heartwarming” and an “honour” to have people “think I’m doing a good job out there in the community”.

She has been president of the Turkish Women’s Recreational Group (TWRG) for the past 18 years. She is also a marriage celebrant and now a marriage mentor, the first of its kind within the Islamic community. Ms Ozturk said she loves sharing her culture with others through the TWRG. “We do a lot of activities with our members, information sessions, different cultural projects, and attend different festivals that bring communities together,” Ms Ozturk said. “And so we like to share our culture, food and our dance and traditions and values with

other communities as well so they’re more aware of how the Turkish community is.” Her work has landed her in an array of roles representing the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse people and supporting and advocating for issues affecting immigrant and refugee women. “In Victoria we are the biggest multicultural state so it shares a lot of different beliefs, views, ideas, and somehow is able to work with all of those cultural differences and it brings communities together.”

A Gladstone Park based commercial building company is facing suspension for up to three years for breaches of the building act, relating to the construction of a balcony in Taylors Hill where the builder ignored a direction to fix building work given by the relevant building surveyor, according to the Victorian Building Authority. Nader Property Constructions Pty Ltd was also penalised $17,500 by the VBA for ignoring the direction to fix. The VBA said that after ignoring an initial verbal direction to fix cracks in the bricks and mortar, the company was directed to demolish the brick pier as the masonry had been disturbed and was unstable, creating a life safety issue. A structural engineer inspected the balcony construction and found it contained flaws, with the pergola installation misaligned and the concrete filled brick pier being both cracked and also misaligned, according to the VBA. The VBA also said the company illegally demanded money for the building work required to comply with the direction to fix. VBA’s regulatory operations executive director David Brockman said balcony safety is paramount and the regulator had taken decisive action. “Consumers shouldn’t be out of pocket when a practitioner breaks the rules, which is why a direction to fix can be issued,” he said. Nader Property Constructions’ suspension will not apply if it complies with the direction and shows evidence of fixing the defects for the consumer. The penalty is payable regardless, and the builder has made arrangements to pay.

TANIA MAXWELL MP Craigieburn Road closures between Waterview Boulevard and Aitken Boulevard until mid-July. There will also be lane closures and speed reductions in the westbound lanes along Craigieburn Road between Hardy Avenue and Benston Street until Friday, July 1. Access to Debonair Parade from Craigieburn Road will be closed until 5am, Saturday, August 6. Detours will be in place. The right turn will be closed from Champion Parade to Craigieburn Road from 7pm, Sunday, June 19 to 5am, Monday, July 18. During this time, you will still be able to turn left-in and left-out. Motorists can expect temporary lane closures and reduced speed limits throughout construction.

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Works being carried out by Major Road Projects Victoria as part of the Craigieburn Road upgrades will continue over the coming months. The left turn slip lane from Craigieburn Road westbound onto Mickleham Road will be closed to heavy vehicles between 9.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday, until July 1. Heavy vehicles should continue west up Craigieburn Road and U-turn at Oaklands Road roundabout. Light vehicles can continue to turn left at the intersection during this time. Power relocation and gas protection works will mean lane closures and speed reductions along Craigieburn Road in both directions

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Cold nights for a cause It’s her 13 consecutive year taking part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout but for Berry McSherry it’s a cause that hits close to home. Having experienced homelessness herself, Ms McSherry knows the cold nights without shelter all too well. “I’ve been homeless more than once, I have lived the experience,” Ms McSherry said. “The first time I experienced homelessness was when I was 16 … my second experience was as a result of family violence and I had to flee home.” The Hume council community centres team leader said she wanted to change people’s thoughts and attitudes towards homelessness.

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- Berry McSherry “I just want to let people know that it’s not the perception of old men that are drunks or alcoholics that are homeless,” she said. Ms McSherry said it was “women in my age group, which is 55 and over” that are most at risk of homelessness. Ms McSherry understands what it takes to run a successful business but she also knows just how quickly that can all change. “I lost my business and I lost my home … not through any fault of mine, but due to financial circumstances. I was a CEO, very successful, had numerous properties, it can happen to anybody.” And that’s why Ms McSherry is encouraging other chief executives to get involved in the cause. “I think other CEOs that are privileged to be in that position also should get involved

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because it could happen to them even though they think it may not.” Ms McSherry plans on taking part in more sleepouts regardless of her job title. “I’ll continue to do it in a way it doesn’t matter what position I’m in. It’s about fundraising.”

Those participating are expected to raise a minimum of $5000, with funds going to support Vinnies’ charity work in the community. Details: https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/ fundraisers/berry-mcsherry-independentconsultant/victoria.

New breast screen service Whittlesea and Hume residents will have improved access to breast screening services as part of a new state government initiative. The government said five new permanent breast screening services would open in Whittlesea, Casey, Greater Geelong-Surf Coast Shire, Melton and Moreland by January 2025. A temporary site in Craigieburn will also be converted into a permanent site with greater capacity. The new services are part of the Victorian Cancer Plan 2020-2024, which has the target of reducing the harm caused by all cancers and saving 10,000 lives by 2025. BreastScreen Victoria chief executive Luke Neill said the announcement would help with early detection. “Making Craigieburn BreastScreen a permanent site and opening a new one in Whittlesea expands the number of appointments we can offer the local community, ensuring clients can access a breast screen sooner, at a time that suits them,” Mr Neill said. Premier Daniel Andrews said: “We’re making it even easier to get screened with eight additional breast screening services across the state”. BreastScreen Victoria provides free two-yearly breast screening for eligible Victorians without symptoms. If you are due to be screened, book an appointment at a service by calling 13 20 50 or visiting www.breastscreen.org.au.

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Mayor laments complaint costs By Elsie Lange Hume mayor Carly Moore says she would like to see councillor complaints dealt with internally to avoid exorbitant legal fees, which have cost more than $142,000, council documents revealed. Speaking to ABC Melbourne on Tuesday, June 21, Cr Moore said she would prefer if costs of arbitration processes dealing with council in-fighting were not “formalised in initial stages”. “I’m an accountant, so I always think about the numbers, and $142,000 is really the equivalent of 70 households’ rates for an entire year,” Cr Moore said. She urged councillors to engage with each other in-person, because it was about

“understanding differences and respecting those differences”. “It’s okay to have a difference of opinion. There’s 11 councillors, we’re not going to agree all of the time,” Cr Moore said. “But we do need to work together to achieve great outcomes for our community.” The discussion followed council’s June 14 release of details and costs of councillor complaints against each other. Documents show council has spent $142,898 on complaints, including at least $48,583 on 21 internal arbitration matters brought by Cr Trevor Dance – one so far has found a breach of the councillor code of conduct. The most costly arbitration case was brought by a group of councillors represented by Cr Moore against Cr Dance, totalling $16,987 – in this case Cr

Dance had eight breaches found against him. Cr Moore told ABC once councillors raise a complaint, the organisation was “obligated to follow proper process that it mandated through the Local Government Act”. Responding to Cr Moore’s interview on ABC, Cr Dance told Star Weekly the internal process was “flawed”, and said the act was the “only avenue” available for complaints about conduct. He said some complaints came from residents, which he felt compelled to follow-up formally. Sunbury Residents Association president Graham Williams said while the organisation supports the view that all elected officials adhere to the highest conduct, the cost was unfortunate and potentially avoidable.

“Having to resort to resolutions that involve external, paid, and expensive arbitration services is in our view an unnecessary and avoidable drain on council’s funds – effectively the money that we the residents expect to see invested back into our community,” he said. “The money paid out as reported is only a part of the total cost – the loss of staff hours and productivity is also a significant cost. “It is a considerable disappointment that this has occurred in the first case and is still ongoing through various other arbitration processes.” Cr Moore told Star Weekly she felt disappointed council hasn’t been able to “utilise informal mechanisms through the councillor code of conduct to resolve issues that would significantly reduce costs”.

A ride to remember Robert Whaites’ dream of cruising the streets in a Ferrari came true on Thursday, June 23, when a snazzy black sports car pulled up to Epping Meadows Care Community to surprise the 74-year-old for his birthday. Nita Mckee, who works in the kitchen at the aged care home, organised the ride for Robert. The pair are what the home calls ’meaningful mates’. “A meaningful mate is someone that you’re paired up with who you share time with but you also try to learn about them so that you can make their experience more fulfilling,” Nita said. “So if they have an interest you can try and create more where that interest is concerned, so with Robert it was Ferraris.” The two grew to be companions and were

inseparable, and Nita said she felt it was important to try and fulfil her friend’s wishes. “He’s my meaningful mate, he attached himself to me and I made a promise to him over Christmas which I couldn’t keep so I thought I’d like to do something for him now,” she said. Upon returning from his drive, Robert didn’t want to leave what he described as the “beautiful” car, wanting a photo of it for his collection. Nita said it “meant a lot” to carry out this gesture for Robert. “I just want to see him happy because he doesn’t have friends and family that visit so it’s just nice to do something for him,” Nita said. Staff and residents later joined Robert to celebrate his birthday with cake and a sing along.

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This free program is for locals who want to lead community projects, establish personal and professional networks and learn more about local government.

The City of Whittlesea is holding a free community planting activity at Botanica Park, Bundoora. Join us in planting 4,000 plants to help encourage frogs, birds and pollinators back into the area.

Expressions of interest are now open for locals wanting to build their leadership skills to get more involved and make a difference in the community.

Tuesday 5 July, 10am-12pm Botanica Park, Botanica Boulevard, Bundoora

For more information or to express your interest visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/leadingchange

All tools and materials are provided but bring your own gloves if you have some. This is an outdoor event, please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Learn the skills that will help you make a difference in your local community.

This planting day is part of City of Whittlesea’s National Tree Day celebrations.

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The Town Hall Broadmeadows was lit in an array of lights for Hume’s Winter Lights Festival on Saturday, June 18. There was something for everyone with music, art, activities and food keeping people entertained for the duration of the festival. Attendees were treated to music by Australian dance and electro pop music group, Sneaky Sound System, The Presets (DJ set), as well as a performance by West African jazz group, Super Mande Percussion. There were also a number of immersive art installations on display by Hume artists, students and community members that contributed to the ambience on the night.

Guests had the opportunity to make their own luminous paper lanterns, snap away in the neon photo booth, roving mime artist Marcella Marceau had people smiling with her art and magic. Mayor Carly Moore said the evening was “like no other.” “The Town Hall precinct came to life with light projections, music and art, and it was fantastic to see so many people from all corners of Victoria come together to enjoy the event,” Cr Moore said. “This was a great opportunity for residents to enjoy their local area and to showcase what Hume has to offer to visitors.”

George Sherwin Park and Playground at Aurora is now open in Wollert. Located at 40 Chetwynd Grove, the new adventure playground features a bouldering wall, see-saw, climbing ropes and a spinning lark to entertain the kids. Lendlease’s Sherwin Rise Retirement Living team is celebrating with free hot jam donuts by Donut Panic and coffee by Expresso Alfresco on offer on Saturday, July 9 from 1–3pm, with free picnic bag and treats available on the day.

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Deb Carrin, Pina Molea, Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams, James Stubbs, Kate Wait, Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny and Don Tilbury at the Orange Door Network in Epping.

Orange door now open Families across Melbourne will have more access to family violence, child and family wellbeing services they need with the expansion of the north eastern Orange Door Network to Epping. Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams officially opened the access point on Wednesday, June 15. The Orange Door Network is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence, and families needing support with the wellbeing and development of their children. The service brings together workers from specialist family violence, men’s, Aboriginal and child and family services, to provide co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary support, including crisis assistance and support, risk

assessments, safety planning and wellbeing support. Ms Williams said the network was imperative in assisting families access services they need. “When experiencing family violence, reaching out for help can be the hardest thing a person will do. We are making sure that accessing advice and support is as easy as possible, no matter where you live,” Ms Williams said. “We are already seeing the power of services working together to support child and family wellbeing, with thousands of residents accessing the North Eastern Melbourne Orange Door Network since it opened.” Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said families could now directly get the help they need.

“The new access point in Epping means local families can access the co-ordinated family violence, child and family wellbeing services and support they need, closer to home,” Ms Halfpenny said. The north eastern Orange Door Network is a partnership between DPV Health, Berry Street Victoria, Kids First Australia, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency and the Victorian government. Since opening in 2018, the north eastern Orange Door Network has helped more than 40,000 people, including more than 15,000 children. The Orange Door can be accessed by phone, email or face-to-face in Epping and Heidelberg – with outreach available across the region. Details: orangedoor.vic.gov.au.

Cirque du Soil in Bundoora is one of six projects sharing in $1.6 million through the state government’s Recycling Victoria Research and Development Fund in order to boost the value of recycled organics and support agriculture. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced $3.6 million to help put household garden waste and food scraps to use in Victoria’s farms, parks and gardens. This project seeks to develop fertiliser products derived from food waste diverted from landfill through rigorous soil and plant testing trials. Cirque du Soil founder and managing director Jean Darling said the news of the funding was “very exciting.” “We’ve only just found out who the other grant recipients are so we’re a small startup amongst a lot of big companies, with the big boys so it’s actually a really nice feeling,” Ms Darling said. The social enterprise will put the funding towards their product innovation. “We hope that this can become more than just a bag of soil. “We’re hoping to be able to make this into something that could disrupt construction materials … and we will be looking at commercialising this product into Bunnings if possible.”

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School journey starts Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school starts. The sisters are among 168 preps starting at Hume Anglican Grammar next week, with 84 enrolled at each of the school’s two campuses at Mt Ridley and Donnybrook. Schools across Hume and Whittlesea will begin welcoming their 2021 prep pupils from Thursday. This week will also mark the opening of three new primary schools in Hume and Whittlesea. Mickleham’s Gaayip-Yagila Primary School, Greenvale’s Keelonith Primary School and Wollert’s Edgars Creek Primary School will all open their doors for the first time. They are among eight new schools to open in Hume and Whittlesea over the next four years, with Kalkallo Commons Primary School, Greenvale Secondary College, Wollert East Primary School and a Catholic primary school in Mickleham scheduled to open in 2022. A Catholic primary school in Greenvale is expected to open in 2023.

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developments in the surrounding area. The submission stated that the airport is currently notified of planning permit applications as though it were a “third-party objector”. “Unlike a determining or even recommending referral authority, its position on any application has no statutory significance,” the submission stated. The submission cited recent applications and approvals which had the potential to generate a large number of noise complaints or impact on aircraft operations, including housing development in Phillip Street, Dallas, and a waste to energy facility proposed for Craigieburn. It stated the airport receives about 20 noise complaints per month – a figure the airport says will rise in the coming years given the

number of people now living in areas impacted by aircraft noise. Operators fear that if they are not granted a greater say in nearby developments, the airport could face constraints on its operations, such as a curfew or a reduction in airspace. “Constraints such as restrictions on flight paths, aircraft volumes (even during daylight hours) and aircraft types are all potential risks to the flexibility that Melbourne Airport’s operations presently enjoy,” the submission states. “The introduction of any such restrictions would have significant and far-reaching consequences for both Melbourne Airport, and its contribution to the state economy.” Melbourne Airport chief financial officer Grant Devonport said that if approved, referral

authority status would ensure the airport is consulted from the outset on developments subject to noise impacts, and those that have the potential to impact on aircraft operations. A Hume council submission to the inquiry stated the council “remains committed to protecting Melbourne Airport’s 24-hour curfew free operation”. It said meeting the needs of the general population growth of Melbourne, Hume and other aircraft noise-affected municipalities, has been a source of tension at the planning permit stage. “How to strike an appropriate balance between facilitating community needs and expectations against protecting the operations of Melbourne Airport is a difficult question that needs to be given very careful consideration.”

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Fundraiser kicks goals Greenvale’s Peter DiGiantomasso lost his only sibling Jack to Leukemia almost 10 years ago and his uncle a few years later. Wanting to keep their memory alive, Mr DiGiantomasso started the annual ‘Leukemia Foundation Cup’ in 2017, where two local football teams play for the esteemed trophy. On Saturday, June 18, Essendon District Football League clubs’ Greenvale and Keilor played what was an intense game of footy with the ladder-leading Blues leading up until the final quarter. The Jets swooped in to tie the match at 9.9 (63)- 8.15 (63).

Each club was later presented with a plaque for their efforts and the Jets’ Christopher Farchione was awarded best on ground on the day. Spectators dug deep that afternoon and helped Mr DiGiantomasso and his family raise over $1400 for the Leukemia Foundation. There was a barbecue, bake sale and tin collection that contributed to the overall fundraising success. “The weather was great, it was a good day overall. It was actually a good game, it was really close. And we’re really pleased with the outcome of the money that we made,”

Mr DiGiantomasso said. Mr DiGiantomasso and his family have raised $20,000 over the years in the hope of supporting other families in a similar situation to his own. “If we can do something to help these people and hopefully one day find a cure that would be great,” he said. “We’re just trying to raise awareness and funds because it’s so sad to see young kids and families going through this, it’s just heartbreaking. “The game is about keeping my brother and uncle’s memory alive and that’s part of why I do it.”

Job seekers will have better access to skills training, education and career counselling, as GOTAFE’s mobile campus hits the road. The GOTAFE mobile campus will be located at 270 Donnybrook Road, Mickleham until Saturday, July 2. It is fully accessible and features a client reception area, private career counselling space, workshop and seminar space, and a community computer lab. The team will provide advice and assistance to locals and industry stakeholders facing social and economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. GOTAFE acting student attraction and enrolment director Jane O’Brien said the organisation was committed to playing a lead role in supporting the Merrifield community in responding to these challenges. “At its heart, the mobile campus works to bridge the gap between our communities and deliver critical employment and education services, regardless of location, access and financial barriers,” Ms O’Brien said. Over the six-day period, job seekers will be able to receive personal advice from career advisors as well as attend workshops and explore study options. Workshops will cover topics including resume writing, how to address key selection criteria, job interview tips and free TAFE and job trainer information sessions.

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MY PLACE Alessandra Testa is a Whittlesea Probus Club member. She spoke to Helena Abdou about her time at the Mernda club. When did you first get involved with the Whittlesea Probus? It was after my partner, who I was with for 27 years, passed away five years ago, and I needed something to help me cope. I had a few friends that were part of the Probus and that’s when I joined in too. What’s the best thing about Probus? You’re making new friends, you have new interests and new ways of looking at life. It gives you some fun things to do and I have a few fun trips coming up too, helps keep you active and keep you ticking over. Would you recommend other retirees joining Probus? The motto of the Probus is friendship, fellowship and fun and they certainly do try to keep up with that. As I said, you make new friends, even though in Whittlesea it seems as though everyone already knows each other. You have new activities to do to keep you going, not only does it keep your body healthy, but your mind too. What advice would you give to other people about life in general? You’ve got to be happy with what you do and you’ve got to be happy with yourself. If you could change one thing about Whittlesea, what would it be and why? I don’t know that I would change anything, it’s a quaint little town, that’s what I like most about it.

What do you like most about living in Whittlesea? Well the peace and quiet for one. Also the friendships, people are always willing to help, it’s not like in the bigger suburbs in Melbourne where everybody just goes about their business. There’s community spirit in Whittlesea. Where is your favourite place to visit in the municipality? Well I’m more of an outdoor person so I like being in nature at Toorourrong Reservoir in Whittlesea. And if I’m going out on the town, I enjoy grabbing a quick lunch at the Whittlesea Bakehouse and then doing my grocery shopping at friends of mine, Delightful Frootz. When I go there we always have a good chat and laugh so I enjoy that. What’s your favourite book or genre to read? I enjoy reading a good novel, it doesn’t have to be a love story or anything like that. But a good story about people’s experiences. My favourite author was Maeve Binchy, but she’s passed on and I’ve got most of her books. I’ve tried to build a little collection of those. What music do you listen to? I suppose I like anything vintage, the 60s, 70s and even the 80s and 90s. In my younger days, my favourite singer was Elvis Presley of course. I loved the Bee Gees, I even quite liked Michael Jackson and Madonna.

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Refugee Week talent on show Hume council celebrated the municipality’s rich and diverse culture during Refugee Week at the Hume Global Learning Centre in Craigieburn on Tuesday, June 21. There was a smoking ceremony to start the day as a Welcome to Country, followed by a talent show where locals were able to showcase their culture through an art medium of their choice. Poetry, spoken word and drumming were some of the acts performed at the talent show. Lunch was also provided and children were kept entertained with fun activities.

1/ Sarah Hanoona is a youth adviser at The Brotherhood of St Laurence. 2/ Nour Abouzeid is a spoken word artist and was the Victorian State Champion at the Australian Poetry Slam. 3/ MC Abdi Aden, who is a youth worker at Hume council, hosted the talent show. 4/ Fauzia Elahi recited poetry as her talent during the show. 5/ Performers Waseem Bajjour and Camille El Feghali showcased their culture at Hume’s Refugee Week talent show. (Pictures: Damjan Janevski) 283546

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A twist in the COVID health tale By Christopher Carter, Chief Executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network For a still-unknown proportion of people, even a mild case of COVID-19 can carry an unfortunate twist in the tale: a new set of symptoms, sometimes severe, that can persist for months. Some, such as brain fog, seem quite common, while some others are rare. Some come and go, others stay for a very long time. This is known as long COVID, or sometimes ‘post-COVID-19 condition’, and it can be a real problem – not least because doctors and researchers around the world are still struggling to agree on what it is. Does that sound familiar? Readers might be reminded of another condition, known as chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, which produces extreme tiredness and can leave sufferers homebound, even bedbound, sometimes for the rest of their lives. To make matters worse, for years after reports of the syndrome first emerged in the 1980s, many people – even some doctors – simply refused to believe it was real. It was a psychological issue, they said, or worse, an excuse for malingering. Today, chronic fatigue syndrome, abbreviated to CFS/ME, is recognised as a devastating illness – although its exact cause remains unknown. There is no cure and precious few useful therapies. This comparison is particularly pertinent, because, as one medical journal recently put it, a significant number of people with long COVID have symptoms “suspiciously similar” to CFS/ME. These patients report reduced ability to perform usual daily routines, and extreme tiredness after physical or mental activity. Many also experience sleep problems, loss of memory, and poor concentration.These continue at least for many months, but it is too

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early to know whether, like pre-pandemic CFS/ ME, they may be permanent. Not everyone who develops long COVID will have chronic fatigue syndrome, of course. Many people report other symptoms, such as shortness of breath, palpitations, or temperature fluctuations. While not unknown in CFS/ME, they are not considered tell-tale signs of the condition. Of course, a big part of the problem is that there is no universally accepted clinical

definition of long COVID yet, because it is still a relatively new thing and most COVID-19 research over the past couple of years has focused on preventing or treating severe disease in the first phase. The World Health Organisation says long COVID often features “fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive dysfunction … usually three months from the onset of COVID-19 with symptoms that last for at least two months and cannot be explained by an alternative

diagnosis ”. Research is under way around the world, trying to add a bit more meat to those bare bones. In the meantime, what can you draw from this? The main thing is that if you feel inexplicably tired for several months, a COVID-19 infection a few months earlier, even a very mild one, might be significant. Talk to your GP. And the other thing is, be kind to yourself. That exhaustion you feel is real.

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Interesting new thermal imagery has revealed the clever ways that the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo are keeping warm and cosy during Melbourne’s chilly start to winter. Akin to hopping into bed with an electric blanket, the wildlife is snuggling into warming shelters and bedding, and under heat lamps that have been cleverly installed throughout zoo habitats – all in view of rugged up visitors. Thermal imaging cameras detect temperature by identifying different levels of infrared light that are invisible to the naked eye. Colder temperatures are often given a shade of blue, purple or green, while warmer temperatures can be assigned a shade of red, orange or yellow. Among those detected engaging with their heated facilities are gorillas, cheetah, meerkats, tortoises and wallabies. Werribee Open Range Zoo African river trail keeper, Tamsyn Green, said the thermal images enable keepers to identify how the animals are interacting with their surrounding environment, including custom-designed heat sources. 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

“We’re always looking at ways to provide the the highest quality care to cater for each animal’s individual needs,” Ms Green said. “Many of the animals at Werribee Open Range Zoo are exposed to both hot and cold conditions in the wild, so we like to create habitats that provide animals with choice and control in their environment when the temperature begins to drop during winter. “Heat lamps are positioned over rocks and logs so animals can bask in their glow and warmth; heat pads have straw placed over them so they can snuggle into their bedding; and heated caves and shelters are also a hit during rainfall. Animals also have access to indoor facilities that are temperature controlled, too.” Ms Green said winter is a fantastic time to visit Werribee Open Range Zoo, with plenty of animal activity to see. “Animals can be more active during winter than during the peak of summer because they will move around their exhibits more frequently to burn energy and maintain body heat,” Ms Green said. “Also, many of these heated facilities are positioned on display, providing visitors with ample opportunity to see the precious and threatened species that we care for.” Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online. Details:zoo.org.au.

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Jalal’s journey to a safe haven Jalal Ahmadzai, his parents and two siblings, fled Afghanistan in August 2021 after the Taliban took control of the country. Now living in Craigieburn and working as an interpreter for AMES Australia, Jalal Ahmadzai spoke with Helena Abdou about his experience and shared an open letter to shed light on the plight of those who fled from Afghanistan.

alal Ahmadzai says he will always dream of the day he can return home and wonder the streets of Kabul. The 23-year-old, his parents and two siblings are among the hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees who fled the country after the collapse of the Afghan government in August last year. Ten months on, he can still clearly recall the day Kabul fell to the Taliban and mayhem ensued. “It started off as a normal day, we went to work and school,” he says. “Towards about 10 or 11am, there was a bit of chaos starting around the city, you could feel the tension. “There was nothing wrong, there was no fighting, but there was just a commotion. “People were just in a hurry and you could feel that something was wrong.

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“And then we got the news that the Taliban had apparently arrived at the gates of the city.” Jalal was working at a bank in Kabul when it was swarmed by people in a bid to withdraw their savings. “People had money deposited in the banks, and they were worried about the safety of the money so people wanted to withdraw the money,” he recalls. “But we couldn’t give them money because the bank didn’t have enough liquid money to give out. “Our team said that we need to evacuate the bank through the backdoor in groups of two or three because people are growing increasingly mad.” Not long after he left work that day, Jalal learnt that the president had fled the country. “With the news of his escape, the entire army collapsed, the army that was built over 20 years, collapsed in a matter of hours,” he says. That evening, the Taliban vehicles rolled into the city and thousands of people headed for the airport in a desperate attempt to flee. “It was like a stampede at the airport,” Jalal says. “The first three or four days was very bad, everyone rushed towards [the airport], people who had passports, people who didn’t have passports, people who had nothing, no tickets, no visa. “People were going to the airport with their electricity bill.” Jalal and his family decided to wait before making their move. “We left the country about 10 days after the fall of the government and went to neighbouring Pakistan,” he says. After fleeing to Pakistan, Jalal and his family decided to try to get to Australia. “We heard about Australia’s humanitarian visa, and then we applied for it and we just got it. I think it was because we lived here before for three years in 2012,“ he says. Upon arriving in Australia for the second time, Jalal applied for work as an interpreter with AMES Australia, an organisation that sought to help refugees and asylum seekers with employment services and training. “When I arrived I started volunteering with

Jalal Ahmadzai is an Afghan refugee who fled the country last year after the collapse of the government. Left: Jalal with his friends back home in Afghanistan. (Pictures: Supplied)

AMES … I was one of the few refugees who was interpreting at the time … and because there was a big influx of refugees, and a lot of them could not communicate in English, I walked up to them and said I could help out for a couple of hours a day.” After a few months, he secured a job with AMES. As much as Jalal is enjoying his “wonderful” life in Australia, his thoughts don’t stray far from life back home.

In open letter to highlight the plight of those who fled Afghanistan, Jalal wrote: “Abrupt change, uncertainty and the unknown often strike fear into the hearts of humans. “When events take a turn for the worse at a time when one had been planning the complete opposite, it naturally puts one in a state of shock, blurs one’s judgment and makes one lose track of events that follow. The swift collapse of the Afghan government on August 15, 2021 made all of that a reality for all the Afghan people.” Reflecting on his new life in Australia, Jalal

wrote: “Many of us succeeded in escaping the darkest regime, leaving behind our families, friends, and loved ones “Not only that, we left behind our lives, our dreams of graduating and serving our country. “We all can continue our lives outside Afghanistan peacefully, but there will always be a sadness engraved deep in our hearts. “We will be strangers wherever we go and the feeling of being homeless will never leave. “I will always dream of the day I can go back to my home and wander through the streets of Kabul.” Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 13

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Craft and Conversation Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.

Community lunch in Roxburgh Park Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Northern Turkish Women’s Association. The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1.00pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park. ■ www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Communityand-Learning-CentreWeekly-CommunityLunch-317411976767

Tai Chi for health Come along to Homestead Community and Learning Centre in Roxburgh Park for a lesson in tai chi, a low impact exercise program to build strength. Everyone is welcome. It’ll be held every Monday from 10.30-11.30am. ■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797

Whittlesea Probus meeting Members of The Combined Probus Club of Whittlesea will meet on Monday, July 4 at the Whittlesea Bowls Club at 9.30am There will be a speaker representing Whittlesea Physiotherapy discussing how to treat the cause and not just the symptoms. Visitors are welcome. Probus is open to all retired and semi-retired members of the community. Whittlesea meets on the first Monday of the month. ■ Andrew, 0438 578 652

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Winter school holiday program Are you wondering what you can do during the school holidays? How about you make the most of them with Hume’s winter school holiday program! The Hume Youth Engagement and Pathways Unit is hosting a range of free activities to enjoy these school holidays. All programs have limited availability and require online registration. ■ https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Winter-School-Holiday-Program-HumeYouth-Engagement-and-PathwaysUnit-353477830707

Crafternoon surprise Join in for some crafty fun and creativity at Hume Global Learning Centre – Broadmeadows. All those aged 5 and over are welcome. It’ll be held on Thursday, June 30 from 2-4pm. ■ https://www.humelibraries.vic.gov.au/ Eventbrite/CRAFTERNOON-SUPRISEBroadmeadows-334309016267

Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh

Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com

Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com

Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575

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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 Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of

each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Sunshine Fly Fishing Club Are you interested in learning to fish with a fly rod and artificial flies and lures you made yourself? Sunshine Fly Fishing Club is looking for new members. The club can teach you all you need to know to get started. It meets every Tuesday at 7pm at Barclay Reserve, King Edward Avenue, Albion. ■ Ted, sunshineflyclub@gmail.com

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Point Gellibrand Rotary Club Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand meets at Customs House Hotel, 161 Nelson Place, Williamstown, on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 6pm for a 6.30pm dinner meeting. The club has some great speakers and need new, energetic, enthusiastic members who want to make a difference in their community. Visit our website to find out more about our projects and community work via www.rotarypointgellibrand.com.au. ■ Pam, 0418 347 691 or rotarypointgellibrand@gmail.com

Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, from 1pm, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting. ■ 9311 9973

Wyndham Ladies Probus Are you recently retired or semi-retired? Looking for fun, fellowship and to increase your social networks. The Ladies Probus Club of Wyndham meets on the first Wednesday of each month at Hotel520, Sayers Road, Tarneit, and normally has an outing or event on the third Wednesday of each month. ■ Rosa Sanderson, 0410 303 046

Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome. ■ Steve, 0408 193 793, or Keith, 0409 494 801

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issue in the commun ity, with plans presente The Whittlesea to the former council community will Financial forecasti multiple times in 2019. d be able to dive into a ng at the time revealed Councillors initially 50-metr god-awful political opted to develop the centre would cost $80.3 million, with Whittlesea council e pool from 2025, business nonsense, it’s glorious including see our cases for a centre a $55.7 million 50-metr finally endorsing to with and without group of competition-leng th e pool, compared a 25-metre pool. a $75.6 million, pool to inside two years appointed administrators – including a $51 million for the Mernda Sports as its preferred option – do exactly what the The decision resulted 25-metre elected pool. Hub. previous council couldn’t in in community After numerous reports backlash, with residents 10 years.” A report tabled at council Mr Hogan said calling for a 50-metr last two years, Whittles to council over the pool to be last Tuesday stated e the overall leisure, included. ea’s administrators development” to have it was an “amazing voted last Tuesday aquatics and sports At the time, the the night to include a facility court would cost over $113 council said it couldn’t Chair administrator project promised. 50-metre afford pool in the new sports million. Lydia Wilson said a 50-metre pool. Extend the Pool in precinct. it was the “most Mernda The Mernda Sports significa campaig Then, in Decemb nt” infrastructure n leader project Ryan Hogan said Hub on Plenty Road the administrators he would “believe will house leisure, council’s administratorser, 2020, Whittlesea can swim it when I upon. would ever resolve aquatics and sports it”. resolved to investiga facilities. court two new te designs for “Build it and they “It is a legacy will swim,” he said. The aquatic centre 25-metre pool and the centre – one with a “After years upon has been a contenti the other with a 50-metr importance to the project of paramount ous pool. Whittlesea commun e Whittlesea demand years of the people of Ms ity,” Wilson said. “This proposal … will be and being told ‘we’ll ing this development benefit a to children, families look into it’ and and older people some of all backgro unds.”

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Subaru’s ‘Rex’ won’t disappoint By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Subaru WRX, often tagged as the “Rex”, is high-performance machine that’s been a longtime favourite with Australian drivers since it first arrived Downunder in 1994. The latest model is offered as a sedan and station wagon. It comes in four variants: base, RS, GT and tS, and two engine/transmission combinations. Our test car was the GT Sportwagon and we thoroughly enjoyed our week’s road test as it operates in all conditions in the country or the city with not only stunning performance but quite good comfort that makes it suited to family transport as well as a semi-track machine if you want to take to a driver’s day at a racing facility near you. Subaru service intervals for the latest WRX are now at 12 months/15,000 km. Up from the six months/12,500 km on the previous models.

Infotainment Styling Pumped up guards and the air intake that sits on the top of the bonnet - thankfully not underneath and out of sight as was stupidly tried a few years back. Cladding garnishes that run all the way around the car are finished in a honeycomb texture and are said to minimise the disruption of air around the vehicle and therefore improving stability.

WRX’s infotainment system is controlled through a portrait 11.6-inch touchscreen that’s easy to see and use. You can use voice commands to operate the system but, as is too often the way, they don’t always get the message correctly. A six-speaker sound system is standard in the lower cost models. The WRX RS and tS sedan models have a a premium 10-speaker Harman/Kardon setup. We certainly enjoyed the quality of sound in our test car.

Interior The second row is reasonably spacious and comfortable thanks to the increased size of the new model compared to the previous WRXs. Subaru claims there’s increased space in the back thanks to its slightly larger dimensions over the outgoing model. As is often the way they are better suited to two people than three. Unless the driver is very tall and/or likes their seat set well back in which case the person behind them might find legroom is fairly tight. WRX Sportswagon 492 litres of cargo space with all seats in use. This increases to 909 litres with the second-row seats folded down in 40:20:40. There’s a temporary spare wheel under the boot floor. 20 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Engines / Transmissions The engine is a 2.4-litre flat-four ‘boxer’ unit and drives through all four wheels by way of a six-speed manual or a continuously variable automatic transmission. In CVT models a variable torque distribution centre differential has a nominal split of 45:55 biased towards to the rear wheels. The split can be altered depending on drive modes selected, with the WRX’s Sport settings have a rear-wheel bias.

Safety Airbags cover both rows of occupants and there are IsoFix child seat mounts on the outboard rear seats.

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE WRX sedan: $44,990 (manual), $48,990 (automatic) WRX RS sedan: $50,490 (manual), $54,490 (automatic) WRX tS sedan: $56,990 (automatic) WRX Sportswagon: $49,990 (automatic) WRX GT Sportswagon: $55,490 (automatic) WRX tS Sportswagon: $57,990 (automatic)

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

Standard features across the complete range include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist and a rear-view camera. For some odd reason those with a manual gearbox don’t have autonomous emergency braking and emergency steering. We feel this may come in the future as Subaru has long had an emphasis on safety.

Driving The new 2.4-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder

engine is pretty linear in its delivery and is delightful to sit behind. It’s happy to rev to close to its redline but we found it better to change a couple of hundred revs lower because it still drivers plenty of punch thank to the wide torque spread. Subaru says the WRX will use 9.9 litres per 100 kilometres of 95 RON petrol on the combined cycle. We averaged between nine and eleven litres per hundred around town and in the suburbs. This dropped to six to seven litres on easy paced country running. If you want to have a fang in the country - and of course you do! - it’s not too bad at nine to ten litres. Thanks to its four-wheel drive system the WRX Sportwagon is exceptional in its cornering. The chassis is nicely balanced and the steering wheel offers good feedback. Analogue dials with a relatively small driver-display screen which can toggle through various driving data as well as route guidance.

Summing Up With its affordable price and sharp performance the Subaru WRX has been a favourite of Australian drivers for more than two decades. This latest version is unlikely to dampen our enthusiasm one little bit.

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Jets on the up with after strong win Greenvale has set the tone for the rest of its Essendon District Football League premier division season. After just three wins in the first half of the season, the Jets showed what they can do against Keilor on June 18. The Jets had to settle with the draw against the Blues, who were on top of the ladder at the time, but showed some good signs. Jets coach Darren Bewick said the performance was something they could build on. “It’s a bit disappointing as we had opportunities to win the game,” he said. “We had been building up to that performance and it’s something we can kick start the second half of the season. “We had a draw against the top side and had an opportunity to win. It’s something we’ll learn from.” Bewick said the result gave the club a little bit of a boost, considering the side they were

putting out on the park at the moment. He said at the weekend they were missing eight to 10 players out, including four or five with season ending injuries. Addam Maric, Cameron Tudor, Ryan Townsend, Dervis Akkus, Kurtis Sanajko and Nick Maric were among those missing on the weekend. “We had eight to 10 out of the first 18,” he said. “But by the same token we had two boys play their second and third games on the weekend. “Boys are getting opportunities they usually wouldn’t get which is good for the future. “Marcus Jaap and Kye Short are two-18-years-olds. Kye played under-18s earlier in the season. It gives hope to those other boys that they can play seniors.” The Jets sit seventh on the ladder after 10 rounds, two and a half games outside the top four.

Bewick said they were disappointed with the first half of the season, even though they had been decimated by injury. He said they were hoping things would only be on the up from here on in. He said they were expecting a couple of players back from injury this week. “The performances have been improving the last three to four weeks,” he said. “There’s a lot of upside. We have to keep the competitive edge and improve the way we move the ball. “We have put things in place. We have to be hard to play against and play some really hard football.” The Jets were to face Glenroy on Saturday after deadline. Tara Murray Greenvale’s Joshua Hotchkin and Keilor’s Campbell Gray. (Joe Mastroianni) 286081_06

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Heidi Woodley playing for Vic Metro. (AFL Photos)

Woodley back on track By Tara Murray Calder Cannons’ Heidi Woodley’s season was left in tatters following an injury in round one. Her focus was on getting back on the field, not what might come later in the season and the possibility of being drafted. But with plenty of support from her family and the Cannons, Woodley could be among those to hear their names called out on Wednesday night at the AFLW draft. Woodley said there were plenty of mixed emotions ahead of the draft. She has spoken to a number of clubs in the past few weeks. “I’m a bit nervous and very excited at the same time,” she said. “I’ve been just trying to compose my nerves and stuff and keeping a level head around what could happen and what couldn’t happen.” Woodley said the support from the Cannons, especially coach Ross Smith had put her in the position she finds herself in heading into the

draft. She said Smith spoke about what she could achieve and drove her to strive to be better. “The support from the Cannons and Ross had really helped me. “I was injured in round one and it was a bit of a downer. I was back in round seven for the Tassie game and I was happy with the end of my season. “I didn’t have any idea about the Vic Metro team. Ross was pushing for me to get in there and gave me a little bit of hope. “But I still didn’t think it would happen.” Smith would be right and Woodley was named in the Vic Metro squad. She played two games at the national championships. Woodley said she was grateful for the opportunity. “It was good to play with the top players in the country,” she said. “It was a massive step up from the NAB League. “I did pretty well despite not knowing many of the other girls. I played my role as a forward quite well.”

Woodley, who sees herself as a mid-forward, was then selected for the all-star game against the AFL NAB Academy. She was then selected to attend the draft combine. The flu, which left her bed ridden, meant that she couldn’t test. If she’s to get drafted, Woodley wouldn’t be the first person in her family to play at the highest level. Her grandfather, Allan Woodley played 130 games for Hawthorn in the 1950s and 1960s, and won the Hawks best and fairest in 1959. “My grandfather, who played for Hawthorn, has played a huge part in my journey.” Woodley said while getting drafted was the dream, she had plans for what lies next with her football if it doesn’t happen for her. “I’d be keen to go back to the Cannons and captain the side if I don’t get picked up.” The draft is being held at 7pm on June 29. To find out whether Woodley or any other locals have been drafted, head to www.starweekly.com.au.

New Epping coach Daniel Bramich is hoping a few little tweaks will help the side go at least one step further in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. The Pingers have been around the mark for a number of seasons, but haven’t been able to claim the title. Bramich, who joined the club last season, was recently appointed coach of the side. “It’s an exciting time,” he said. “It’s my first coaching role. “Being part of the club last year makes it a little bit easier. Being a leader in both cricket and football comes naturally to me. “As I’ve gotten older, coaching looked like more of a possibility for me. I like to teach and develop young kids, now I have a title.” Bramich said the club had a core group of players, who were in a similar age bracket that they can build around. He said sometimes it was just moments that proved to be the difference for the side. Last season, they finished the regular season in third, but lost two games by under 10 runs. Having come from a successful club in Rivergum, Bramich was hoping he could bring some of that experience to the Pingers. “Sustained success is something I can bring,” he said. “In those little moments when Epping might have dropped their heads or feel like they’re out of the game. “At my old club those small moments can change a game and we managed to win games that we probably shouldn’t have. “I want Epping to be hard to beat.” John Kulikowski is the only out at this stage from last season’s squad. Bramich said they were talking to possible recruits, but were confident with the group they have and think they have the right mix to have success. “We’ve got a really good core,” he said. “We want the younger players who are 20-21 to step up and not be happy with 100 or 200 runs for the season. “We need to be more consistent. We’ve got front line A-graders as well. “We’ll look to develop some younger players. We had a couple of under-16s who played in the fourths and won the grade championships. “Hopefully they can step up into the twos and maybe get the opportunity at senior cricket.” Tara Murray Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 21

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Mill Park discovers luck in the promotion fight Luck has fallen Mill Park’s way in the FV state league 2 north-west competition as it fights for a promotion spot. While Upfield is the runway leader and on track for the championship and promotion, the second promotion spot remains up for grabs. After 14 rounds, Mill Park sits second on the table, but are just four points ahead of sixth placed Hoppers Crossing. Mill Park coach Kevin Theuma said some interesting results in the past month had kept them in second spot. “We’ve had some in different form in the last month or so,” he said. “We’ve been a bit up and down, with a couple of wins, a couple of draws and a loss. “We’ve been quite lucky, the teams around us are keeping us in second spot. Everyone around us is dropping points they would not normally drop.”

Theuma said while two teams were expected to be promoted, there had been talk about a restructure as well at the end of the season. He said they would just continued to focus on finishing as high as they could and see what happens from there. Theuma said the biggest thing for them in recent weeks was they weren’t taking their chances when they were there. That was the case against another promotion hopeful Altona East Phoenix a couple of rounds ago, with the Phoenix taking home the points. In its most recent match, Mill Park beat bottom side Geelong Rangers, 4-1, in good signs going forward. “With nothing between second and sixth, we want to go on a little run,” Theuma said. “The pressure is on us. We wanted to be thereabouts and finishing top or second would be a good achievement and we want to see

where that takes us. “We want to be fairly consistent and finish on a roll and hopefully get some good results.” While some other sides are adding players in the transfer window, Theuma said they were set to stick with the group that they have already. He said they had put together a strong team, it was about getting them all on the park at the same time. “We had a few injuries, but we’re almost back to full strength,” he said. “I would prefer to back the ones we had. “If someone pops up, who is amazing, we’ll look at them.” Mill Park was set to face Hume United on Saturday, after deadline. Hume was sitting ninth heading into the match. Tara Murray

Bombers were all class By Tara Murray Essendon won through to its first Victorian Football League Women’s grand final in stunning fashion. The Bombers faced Casey Demons last Sunday with the first place in the grand final on the line. It was a clinical display by the Bombers, who are yet to lose this year, as they completely dominated the game, winning 11.10 (76)-1.3 (9). It was a slow start to the game, with the Bombers kicking the only goal of the first quarter and the match looking like it would be hard fought tight contest. The Bombers though blew the game open in the second quarter as they piled on six goals to lead by 42 points at half time. It took until the final quarter for the Demons to kick their first major as they Bombers were able to celebrate a grand final spot in the final quarter. Bombers coach Brendan Major said it was a pretty exciting feeling for the group. “They are pretty up and about,” he said. “They played some pretty good footy today and showed they have what it takes to play well in finals.” Major said that the Demons threw a player behind the ball early, which took them by surprise and it took a little while to adjust to. He said once they did that, it was about making the most of their opportunities. “In finals you have to make the most of the opportunities as they will come at you,” he said. “The backs stood up well and took intercept marks and then allowed the forwards to get plenty of opportunities. “The backs were fantastic and we were able to produce pressure through the midfield and all over the ground, it was a real team thing.” Joanne Doonan and Federica Frew kicked three goals each for the Bombers. Co-captain Georgia Nanscawen led from the front with 24 possessions, while Alana Barba had 21 and Courtney Ugle and Jordan Zanchaetta had 18 possessions. Major said it was a real even performance, but highlighted the games of Doonan and Nanscawen. A grand final is a long way from their first season in 2018 when the side finished bottom of the ladder with just one win. Major, who has been coach since day one, said making it this far was a tribute to those who have been there from the start. “They’ve invested in people at Essendon,” he said. “They’ve wanted to continue to improve and that’s credit to the players. “They’ve created a culture that has put us in a good position and people want to come play for us.” The Bombers had the week off and will face the Demons or St Kilda in the grand final. The two sides played in the preliminary on the 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

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weekend, after deadline. Major said he believed they had gotten through injury free. He said the plan for the

next couple of weeks was pretty simple. “We don’t change a thing,” he said. “We keep it the same.”

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Warriors add new keeper Westmeadows’ 2022-23 Victorian Turf Cricket Association campaign has got off to a good start with the signing of Ryan Nankervis. The wicketkeeper batsman, who spent time at Essendon in Victorian Premier Cricket, joins the Warriors from Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association club Plenty Valley. Warriors coach Donovan Pell said that Nankervis fits the type of player and person they were looking to bring into the club. He said they had looked at bringing in a keeper last season, but had decided to stick with club legend Glen Lambeth. “I’ve played footy with him,” Pell said of Nankervis. “He fits the mould of what we are doing at the club. “He’s the same age as me and he’s in the right age group. In the senior division, you need your keeper contributing with the bat most of the time and we think he can do that. “The main thing is, he’s a good bloke. The culture is far bigger than any individual.” Nankervis is one of three signings for the Warriors this season, with the other two still to be announced. They’ve added an all-rounder who bowls seam and a batsman. Pell said they had a real good core group of players they can build around for the future. “There’s myself and Aaron Evans, who was our club champion last year,” he said. “There’s Clayton Campbell, Jackson Smith and Jarryd Ellis. Jarryd has played a lot of twos in the past, but last season him and Jackson were the standouts. “Rhys Gleisner is another in the right age.” Former premiership winning captain-coach Tarek Moughanie won’t be returning, with Pell saying Moughanie left on good terms and would always be welcome at the club. Chinthaka Jayasinghe is set to join Yarraville Club, with the Clubbers announcing his signing. After finishing in eighth in his first season at the club, Pell said they were hoping to build on the base they set. “Last year was a bit of an education,” he said. “It’s the biggest year of learning in a long time. “It was like chess and checkers. We gelled across the 13 games. We’ve created a really good club culture all over the game. The club is heading in the right direction. The cream at the top would be the first XI rising up the ladder.”

Bulls travelling along nicely sitting in third spot Bundoora will get a clear indication this Saturday of what it needs to do in the back part of the Northern Football League division 1 season. The Bulls sit in third spot after 11 rounds with just one game separating the top three. This week they face Heidelberg, who sits on top. Bulls coach Michael Ryan said while they had played a couple of tough matches in the last month, this was the one that would be the test. With nearly a full list to pick from and no long term injuries, the Bulls are in a good spot heading forward. “Things are going pretty well,” he said. “We’ve very happy with the position that we’re in at the moment, but it’s such an even competition we can’t look too far ahead. “It’s a huge game against Heidelberg. They beat us the first time round, so we will judge our side on how we’ve improved since them.

“This will give us a gauge for the last third of the season.” On Saturday, the Bulls headed up the road to Whittlesea to face Whittlesea. Against an undermanned Eagles, the Bulls did the damage early with seven goals to none in the first quarter. While the Bulls weren’t able to make the most of their opportunities in front of goal, it mattered little as they won, 17.22 (124)-7.10 (52). “I was happy with how the guys went about it,” he said. “We kicked 1.11 in the second quarter, but we were able to fix that up a bit. “Whittlesea is undermanned but they are always hard to beat up there. To their credit they never rolled over and they tried their hardest, but they were compromised.” John Jorgensen kicked seven goals in the win. It could have been more having kicked 7.5. Kyle Green also kicked three goals.

Kain Proctor, David Zaharakis and Jorgensen were the Bulls best according to Ryan. For the Eagles, Blake Fitzgerald and Samuel Indian were named their best. The Eagles sit ninth with three wins. Ryan said overall, things were going really well at the club. “The reserves are playing well and our under-19s are back in division 1 this season,” he said. “They’re competing as well as they can for their first year back up in that division. The club’s in a good way, but we can’t get ahead of ourselves.” In division 2, Thomastown and Epping lost to Banyule and Diamond Creek respectively. In division 3, Laurimar and South Morang both got wins, while Mernda and Lalor suffered losses. Tara Murray

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Briefs Big V The Hume City Broncos celebrated their best from 2011 and 2020 as they announced their men’s team of the decade. Several of the players named in the team were in attendance on Saturday as the Broncos lost to McKinnon Cougars, 102-82 in the Big V men’s championship division. The team of the decade was Alex Bogart-King, Jamal Brown, Elliot Carr, Trevor Clayton, Luke Egan, Lee Jeka, Jermaine Maybank, Shaun Prasad, Shaun Prendergast and Mike Rose. Kelvin Bowers was named the coach.

NPL Hume City shared the points with the Bentleigh Greens on Friday night in the National Premier League. Neither team was able to score in the match, with Hume having to settle for a draw against the higher ranked side. The one point though moved Hume back up to third last, on goal difference. In NPL 3, Whittlesea Ranges had a 2-2 draw with North Sunshine Eagles. It’s the first points for the Ranges in four rounds. The side remains bottom, with just six points for the season.

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The Magpies dig deep By Tara Murray Roxburgh Park responded from its worst performance in years to get a vital win against Rupertswood in the Essendon District Football League division 1. Having dropped a match to Hillside the week before, the Magpies were put to task on the training track during the week. It looked like they were headed for another defeat early, with the Sharks leading by 33 points at the first break. Magpies coach Michael Farrelly challenged the group at quarter time and they responded. They managed to peg back the margin and hit the front in the last quarter. They would stay there, winning 15.10 (100)-13.13 (91). Farrelly said the side continued to be inconsistent, which was frustrating. “We were 45 points down in the first quarter,” he said. “They kicked the first of the second quarter as well. “The match was the same as we played them

in round two. They did it to us, after we were 40 something points up. “This time was copy and paste, but the roles were reversed.” Farrelly said he gave the side a clip at quarter time and asked them to be more physical and have more pressure. He said the third quarter was really pleasing, as they outscored the Sharks who had the breeze that term. “It set up the last quarter,” he said. “It was a good win, considering we were missing a couple of players.” Matthew Patane kicked five goals and Raafat Rachrache kicked three in the win. The score was the Magpies highest for the season. Farrelly said kicking a score reiterates to him as a coach that they have the right structure and things in place to be a good side. He was also happy how the group responded after the previous week. “It was the most disappointing loss in my time at the club,” he said. “Not what we play for. We were more

aggressive on the training and more vocal. We put the pressure on to run and carry, cause against Hillside we didn’t do that.” The win moves the Magpies a game clear of the Sharks and Westmeadows in the battle for fourth spot. Farrelly said this week’s game against Craigieburn was a mini final for them. “It’s a massive danger game,” he said. “If we can win that and then focus on week to week. It will keep us in good stead coming into September.” In other matches, Tullamarine had to pull out all the stops to beat Moonee Valley. The Demons trailed throughout the first half, before hitting the front in the third quarter. The Fog had the wind in the final quarter and while able to kick the only goals of the quarter, fell just short, losing 8.16 (64)-9.9 (63). Westmeadows fell just short against West Coburg, losing 12.8 (80)-10.13 (73). The Tigers had led at every break. In premier division, Greenvale snuck home against Glenroy. The Jets winning, 11.14 (80)-10.10 (70).

Broadmeadows basketball star Sarah Portlock is pulling on the green and gold. Portlock is part of the Australian under-17 Sapphires team that is competing at the Asia Cup in Jordan. Portlock has been involved with the Broncos since under-8s through to the Victorian Youth Championship women’s level. She follows Gabe Richards and Elyse Penaluna as former junior Broncos to have been selected to represent Australia in international competition.

EDFL Greenvale won the top of the table clash with Strathmore in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition. The Mores did all the damage in the first three quarters and led 24-4 at three quarter time. The Jets found something in the last quarter and did enough to get the 3.7 (25)-3.6 (24) win. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Tuesday, 28 June, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 23

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