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Satinder’s love of Hume What is a place without its community? Last week Hume council held its Resident Recognition Awards to celebrate people in the municipality doing their bit to help others and make Hume a better place. Among those recognised was Craigieburn’s Satinder Chawla who received a certificate of appreciation for his participation in the development of the I Love Hume campaign. The project featured community members sharing stories about living in Hume and what they cherished about it. The actor and sportsperson has been active in Hume for some time, including serving as a multicultural ambassador to organisations such as the AFL, participating in charity work and founding the Landmark Community Sports Club. The 65-year-old grandfather said he hopes to inspire others to be generous. “I’m now 65 … the youngers love my attitude, I am still working for community,” he said. Find the full list of recipients here: https://bit.ly/3Or8Wur. Craigieburn resident Satinder Chawla was acknowledged for his participation in the I Love Hume campaign.

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Long wait for pool splash By Laura Michell Mernda residents won’t be diving into the suburb’s long-awaited swimming pool any time soon, with Whittlesea council planning to begin construction of an aquatic centre in 2027-28 – subject to external funding. Council administrators approved a business case for the Regional Sports and Aquatic Centre at Mernda on Monday, July 18, deciding to build the facility in stages over a number of years after the COVID-19 pandemic added $67 million to the project costs. A report to the council meeting stated the project is expected to cost $180 million, up

from $113 estimated in December 2021. Council will prioritise the construction of the centre’s indoor and outdoor courts to address the city’s significant court shortfall. Construction of the courts will be part of stage two of the project, which will also include designs for the aquatic and leisure facility. Work is expected to start in 2024-25, subject to $40 million in external funding. Council chief executive Craig Lloyd told administrators that a future council will decide to whether to proceed with the aquatic centre, with construction proposed to begin in 2027-28 if $40 million in external funding is secured. The Mernda community has been

campaigning for a 50-metre pool in the suburb since February 2019, when the previous council said it could not afford to build such a pool. The project was never progressed by the previous council, with councillors unable to agree on the size of the pool. In December 2020, council’s administrators said the project, including a 50-metre pool, could cost about $80 million. Administrator Chris Eddy acknowledged that people would be disappointed the aquatic centre won’t be delivered as soon as they would like. “We cannot afford to do it now,” he said. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said

council was prioritising the sports courts because the city had a shortfall of 43 indoor courts and 32 outdoor netball courts. A council officer told the meeting that about half of the municipality’s netball and basketball players leave the city to participate in their sport. Ms Wilson said staging construction of the project would enable to council to remain financially sustainable and deliver projects in other parts of the city. “We are a rapidly growing municipality with a growing population with competing needs,” she said. “The staging approach gives us the best opportunity to maximise external funding.”

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‘Dive’ station needs state funds By Laura Michell Hume council will lobby for funding to redevelop Broadmeadows’ “dive” of a train station ahead of the November state election. The redevelopment of the station is one of the council’s advocacy priorities as part of its Build a Better Hume Campaign. The redevelopment of Broadmeadows station has been a contentious issue, with funding allocated to the project by the Brumby government in 2010. However, that funding was redirected in 2013 following a change of government. Hume council has been calling for the money to be reinstated

ever since. The 2018-19 state budget allocated $800,000 to the preparation of a business case for the station. In June 2019, council slammed Department of Transport’s redevelopment proposal as the “under-development of the century”. The department proposed a “base case” of improvements to the station. Speaking at council’s July 11 meeting, councillor Joseph Haweil said he was outraged at the government’s lack of commitment to redevelop the station. It’s a joke,” he said. “Not a dollar has been committed to significant redevelopment of the site.

“It’s disgusting. It’s dangerous. It’s a dive.” Cr Karen Sherry said the station suffered from “ageing infrastructure and is difficult to use and uninviting”. “It doesn’t meet current design standards for transport interchanges and negatively impacts economic and social opportunities and community pride and safety,” she said. “So many people have complained to us over many years. It’s not just this term of council, this has been going on for a long time. “In 2020 and 2021, Broadmeadows ranked 185th of the 223 stations in the publicly available Public Transport Victoria data set and it gets 1250 customers per day during

the week. That’s more than Glenroy and Reservoir. “They’ve had major upgrades. Glenroy and Reservoir are looking pretty good, so we want better than that.” The council is also calling for investment in social housing at Broadmeadows’ Banksia Gardens housing estate, duplication of Sunbury Road between Bulla-Diggers Rest Road and Melbourne Airport, duplication of Mickleham Road between Dellamore Boulevard and Craigieburn Road, improvements to Donnybrook Road, and the duplication of Somerton Road between Roxburgh Park Drive and Mickleham Road.

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Tasty tradition makes one top cheese Silvio Pitruzzello can’t wipe the cheesy grin off his face after Pantalica Cheese in Thomastown was awarded a medal for its bacio cheese at the 2022 Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Show. The mild tasting cheese used for salads and platters won gold in the soft or semi-hard category at the show. The show celebrates Australia’s dairy industry, crowning champions across the categories of cheese, ice cream, gelato, milk, yoghurt, cream and butter.

Pantalica Cheese general manager Silvio Pitruzzello said it was an “honour” to have Pantalica’s product recognised. “It shows the hard work that we put in the business and it’s good to get some recognition,” Mr Pitruzzello said. The family business has been around for almost 50 years and has competed in the event for close to 10 years. “Our products are made traditionally, they’re all Italian recipes. That’s where my father comes from. We’re using family recipes

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to make our specialised cheeses.” Sydney Royal Cheese & Dairy Produce Show judges chair Tiffany Beer said the produce at this year’s show was of an excellent standard. “Champion dairy products start with great quality milk. The producers need to understand the seasonal and other characteristics of the milk, use their expertise to make products suited to the milk and be committed to ensuring the ideal conditions for that product at all stages of production”, she said.

Additional specialist staff will be deployed to Northern Hospital in a bid to help ease the impact of the latest COVID wave on the healthcare system. The specialist staff members, including offload nurses to help ambulances offload patients quicker, triage doctors and discharge co-ordinators will be deployed by the state government to 12 major hospitals, including Northern Hospital. These staff will work together to help offload, assess and treat patients faster and help progress patients more efficiently through their care journey, the government said. The new specialist staff come as Victoria moved into stage three of the health system winter response, which the government said would unlock additional levers to manage the pressure on the health system, including the use of private hospital capacity to support public patients and converting more hospitals to tier one streaming services – giving Ambulance Victoria more local options to transport COVID positive patients. Since June 22, there has been a 99 per cent increase in Victorians in hospital with COVID-19, a 60 per cent increase in ICU admissions due to COVID-19 and a 47 per cent increase in workforce furlough, according to government data. In the first week of July alone, there was a cumulative absence of more than 10,000 staff across the system. Premier Daniel Andrews said healthcare systems around the world were under pressure as we battle new COVID variants.

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Police act on ‘firepower’ find By Laura Michell A 22-year-old Dallas man has been charged with 26 offences following an investigation into the alleged trafficking of firearms and illegal fireworks. The man was charged with offences including possessing explosive substance, transporting explosive substance and possessing proceeds of crime on Wednesday, July 20. He was bailed to face Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on September 2. His arrest follows police searches of

two properties in Craigieburn and three properties in Campbellfield in February, and a further two Craigieburn properties and one Campbellfield property in May. In May, a 38-year-old Craigieburn man was charged with 95 offences, including 37 counts of possessing explosive substance, possessing traffickable quantity firearms, possessing unregistered handgun, possessing unregistered firearm, possessing prohibited weapon and dealing with property suspected proceeds of crime. He was previously charged on February 14 with five charges, including possessing

explosives and selling explosives, police said. He will appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on September 2. A 34-year-old Craigieburn man was charged in February with a range of offences including possessing explosives. He was also bailed to face Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on September 2. A 39-year-old Brunswick East man was released pending further inquiries. Arson and explosive squad Detective Inspector Steve Soden said police seized a large amount of illegal commercial fireworks as part of the operation.

“Commercial fireworks are classed as a type of explosive and banned for use by the general public because they are extremely dangerous in untrained hands,” he said. “Alongside the risk of serious injury or death, fireworks are unpredictable and volatile items that can result in fires – both grassfires and bushfires – as well as causing substantial property damage. “It has been a huge amount of work by the arson and explosives squad – these seizures have prevented a great amount of possible harm to the community.”

Safe sites to exchange goods Three Whittlesea police stations will become safe havens for people buying and selling goods online. Victoria Police is trialling special zones outside a number of 24-hour police stations, including Epping, Mernda and Mill Park. The zones are in view of CCTV cameras to ensure people’s safety. Police are hoping to raise awareness of the zones to improve safety after some exchanges resulted in people being robbed and assaulted. In November 2021, two men arranged to meet at a park in Epping in order to conduct a buy, swap or sell deal when the seller was robbed and stabbed in his arm, police said. Superintendent Sean Woods said the project was about ensuring community safety when making these deals. “While the number of robberies in the local area are relatively low, we don’t want to see even one incident occur and that’s why we’re doing everything we can to prevent this type of crime,” Superintendent Woods said. “With so many transactions made via online

marketplaces now, this is about ensuring people feel safer when arranging to meet someone they have never met before.” He’s also urging people to take their own necessary precautions when arranging meet ups. “We still ask that people consider the risks of meeting someone they have never met before – if you decide to proceed with this method then we also advise to take some common sense safety measures such as meeting during daylight hours and taking someone with you.” The trial will run over several months and will seek to establish whether the program improves community safety and the need for more safe sites across the state. “Police will continue to work with local councils and our stakeholders to boost crime prevention measures and ensure we are addressing issues that matter most to our community,” Superintendent Woods said. Helena Abdou

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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re continuing works to prepare for major construction on North East Link. We’re also upgrading roads to reduce congestion and improve travel times.

Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes Watsonia Road, Watsonia

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Beekeepers buzzing with ‘mitey’ concern It’s responsible for the death of millions of bees globally, and now the varroa mite has been detected in New South Wales and has beekeepers in Whittlesea breaking out in hives, concerned they’ll be next. The varroa mite destructor is a tiny parasite that latches onto honey bees and weakens them causing wing deformities and other viruses. Doreen beekeeper Nathan Stewart said the varroa destructor mite was arguably the biggest pest currently affecting the industry. “It is a small mite that historically hasn’t been present in Australia, although it has been present in every other continent of the world,” Mr Stewart said. “It’s obviously spread quite considerably around New South Wales at this point … it’s definitely a bigger scenario than we’ve ever had to deal with before.” With the almond season just around the corner, Mr Stewart is “concerned” about the

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spread of the varroa mite and the impact it will have on the industry. “The reality of it is we’re about to have the almond season and that is the biggest livestock movement in Australia every year. “They need about 300,000 beehives brought to the almond farms in Victoria to pollinate those crops and without them there wouldn’t be any almonds. “It’s a very big industry and without the New South Wales colonies, they’re going to struggle to make up enough colonies to get that pollination event done.”

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24-hour cat curfew in next year Cats in Whittlesea will be subject to a 24-hour curfew from next August. Council’s administrators adopted two cat management actions during the July 18 council meeting, which mandate the desexing of all newly registered cats in the municipality and a 24-hour curfew. Both actions will come into effect on August 1, 2023, to give cat owners time to transition to the new arrangements. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson that extensive community consultation, industry research and benchmarking of other local councils over several months influenced the decision to tackle this animal welfare

issue head on. “During our conversation with the community on how to best manage cat welfare we heard from over 1800 people with more than 80 per cent supporting some form of cat curfew and over 82 per cent supporting mandatory cat desexing for newly registered cats. I’d like to thank everyone who took the time to share their ideas,” Ms Wilson said. “We heard that many were concerned with roaming pets and stray cats and the impact this has on wildlife and the environment and the nuisance this causes for neighbours. We also spoke to experts including vets, animal welfare and rescue groups and wildlife groups, whose

valuable input helped to inform our decision. “We have a significant cat overpopulation problem and we need strong measures to tackle this issue. The sad reality is that more than 450 impounded cats are euthanised each year in the City of Whittlesea.” Ms Wilson said the cat curfew and mandatory desexing will help manage the city’s rapidly growing cat population while supporting the welfare of cats and local wildlife. She said while cats needed to be confined to a property, it does not mean they must be kept indoors at all times. “If you are able to cat proof your yard to avoid your cat leaving the property, cats can

still spend time outdoors,” she said. Council said it will work with neighbouring councils to determine how to implement the new actions along municipal borders. Ms Wilson said council is offering a subsidised cat desexing program until June 2023 and will seek state government funding to extend the program. “We understand this is a big change for many cat owners and we will provide support and information to help with the transition over the coming year, including educational information, videos and practical advice on preparing your pet and your property,” she said.

Nurse is a trail blazer Northern Health’s Vicki Malamatinas is the first plastic and reconstructive surgery nurse practitioner in the state. Ms Malamatinas said the role was “an exciting and a wonderful opportunity in providing specialised care”. “I get to work within this specialty, which I have been passionate about for as long as I have been at Northern Health – 17 years. I have always loved plastic and reconstructive surgery,” she said. “It had its challenges in the beginning, as I had to develop my own pathway in terms of setting up the role and scope of practice, as there wasn’t another nurse practitioner in this specialty to obtain guidance from.” In the two years she has been in the role, Ms Malamatinas has seen over 200 patients that required plastic surgery intervention. Surgery divisional director Dennis Gyomber

said it was a “fantastic achievement” by Ms Malamatinas. “It also demonstrates the drive and innovation of the Plastic Surgical Unit and the Division of Surgical Nursing Services, to advance and improve the delivery of plastic surgical care to our community,” Mr Gyomber said. “Vicki will not only play her part in improving plastic surgical care, but I believe she will become a role model for others to become nurse practitioners.”

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A coffee van and BBQ on site to keep you fueled for the afternoon of fun, as well as plenty of stalls and activities to keep everyone busy.

We curated an exhibition, PAUSED, featuring artwork by the local artists who had received a WCCF grant in 2021, but sadly after one day the exhibition had to be put back on pause due to COVID restirictions. But now it’s time to ‘unpause’ the exhibition and showcase the amazing work our 10 recipient artists made with their WCCF grant. Please come and check it out, open weekdays (10am to 4pm) to the public, from Thursday 28 July at the Great Hall, Civic Centre. Find out more information at art.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Join us for a day of FREE family fun as we plant native trees and grasses along Norris Bank Reserve.

Date: Sunday, 31 July 2022 Time 12:00pm — 4:00pm Location: Norris Bank Reserve, McLeans Rd Bundoora For more information visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/events

In 2020, the City of Whittlesea launched the Whittlesea Creative Communities Fund (WCCF) grant to help artists continue to create during the COVID pandemic.

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Young voices for change A team of young people from Hume had the opportunity to attend the annual YMCA Youth Parliament Program, giving them an opportunity to speak up about the issues they care about. Participants, aged between 16 and 25, spent time in committees developing bills, and then attended a week-long camp during which the legislation and other motions were debated in the state parliament. The group of four comprised locals from Sunbury and Craigieburn and first got together in February to brainstorm their idea, settling on gambling. Craigieburn parliamentarian Dinuki Rajapaksha said the group realised there were gaps in existing legislation and gambling corporations were “kind of exempt” from the

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current rules, which is why they chose the topic. “Our bill proposed an alteration of language and themes surrounding gambling advertising, extending current gambling advertising regulations to social media platforms, assembling a Regulation of Victorian Gambling Services Commission to investigate political donations made by the gambling industry and mandating age verification on online gambling apps,” Dinuki said. During the camp, they were trained, participated in mock debates, selected their chamber leaders and held chamber meetings. The sitting week was held at the end of June, where they attended Parliament and debated the bill, which passed the legislative council and gained assent from the Youth Governor. Elsie Lange and Helena Abdou

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will pop up in Wollert this week. The clinic at Kirrip Community Centre will offer first and second doses to children aged 5-11; first, second or third doses to children aged 12 and over and adults; and fourth doses to adults over 30. It will run from 3.30-7.30pm and no booking is required.

Murder charges Two Thomastown residents have been charged as part of an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a man in St Albans earlier this month. A 45-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were charged with murder on Monday, July 18. A third person, a 33-year-old man from St Albans, was charged with murder on Friday, July 8.

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Whittlesea backs gathering place By Laura Michell A business case for a $10 million Aboriginal Gathering Place at Quarry Hills Park in Mernda has been given the green light by Whittlesea council – subject to a $5m state government contribution. The Whittlesea Reconciliation Group has been advocating for an Aboriginal Gathering Group in the municipality for 20 years, with the previous council conducting a feasibility study in 2018. A report to council’s July 18 meeting said the gathering place will serve as a community hub that promotes the importance of culture

in supporting positive health and wellbeing for Aboriginal people. Activities at the gathering places may include sharing food, performing ceremony, exchanging knowledge, and creating supportive networks to ensure continuity of culture and traditional practices that create culturally safe places, the report said. The business cases proposes to include multi-purpose spaces, a healing room, consultation rooms, a kitchen, terrace and admin areas at the gathering place. The Whittlesea Aboriginal Gathering Place Advisory Group will work with council to develop the hub, with council to support the

group to become an incorporated Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and assume operations of the Aboriginal Gathering Place. Council has submitted an application to the state government for $5m from the Growing Suburbs Fund for the project. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said securing state government funding for the project was one of council’s major advocacy initiatives. Council administrator Peita Duncan said there was no Aboriginal Gathering Place of this scale or scope in the northern metropolitan region.

The council meeting heard that there are 7913 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people in the northern metropolitan region, which includes Whittlesea, Hume, Darebin, Moreland, Banyule and Nillumbik. About 30 per cent (2270 people) call Whittlesea home. Administrator Chris Eddy said he was “really proud” to be part of a council that is finally going to deliver the project. “This project was one of the first I heard about when I arrived here last year,” he said. “I am pretty confident that we will get support for this. It is such an important project for the northern metropolitan area.”

Virtual medicine expands The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department at Northern Hospital will be expanded to enable up to 500 patients per day to access the service. The virtual emergency department was launched by Northern Health in October 2020, enabling patients to self-present to the hospital by using their phone or laptop. Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas visited Northern Hospital on Monday, July 18, to announce the expansion of the program as a part of a $162 million package to improve Ambulance Victoria’s operations. Paramedics are able to connect suitable patients to the program, while on scene, for virtual assessment, management and referral. The eligibility criteria for the VVED will also expand to people living in residential aged care facilities and everyone on the COVID-19

Positive Pathway Programs, the government said. “Health care systems around the world are under pressure as we battle new variants alongside other respiratory illnesses – this package forms part of our plan to support our healthcare workers and get Victorians the care they deserve,” Mr Andrews. “We’ll have more paramedics working alongside our nurses and doctors, to get more support to Victorians who can be treated in their home. Plus the tools to get patients the best care in the right place if they need to go to hospital.” The virtual emergency department has supported more than 28,000 patients since it was launched and achieved an average ambulance and/or emergency department diversion rate of about 71 per cent of all patients seen, according to the government.

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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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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 Laura Michell mark the opening of three new By primary

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Melbourne Airport has asked the state government to give it more power to intervene in developments which could impact aircraft operations or lead to noise complaints. Airport operators Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) has made a submission to the state government’s Melbourne Airport Environs Safeguarding Committee, which was set up to advise the planning minister on improvements to the planning provisions safeguarding the airport. In its submission, Melbourne Airport called for the government to designate it as a referral authority, meaning applicants would formally be required to consult with the airport on any

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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Epping North, Wollert ‘deprived’ By Laura Michel Epping and Wollert residents have criticised Whittlesea council for signing off on an $180 million business case for the Regional Sports and Aquatic Centre in Mernda while their suburbs are “deprived” of community sports facilities. Council approved the business case for the centre on July 18, which will require $80 million in government funding. The centre will be built in stages from 2024-25, with council prioritising the delivery of indoor and outdoor sports courts. An aquatic centre will be built as part of the centre’s final stage. Former Whittlesea councillor and Wollert

resident Lawrie Cox criticised council for committing such a large amount of money to one project. He said the centre would not benefit Epping North and Wollert residents as it was not easily accessible by public transport. He also questioned why council had no short-term plans to improve sporting infrastructure in Epping North and Wollert. “There is no community sports facilities in the pipeline other than in five to 10 years,” Mr Cox said. “We can’t wait five to 10 years for services to be delivered. In needs to be done in the next few years. “We desperately need sporting facilities.” In a question submitted to the July 18 council

meeting, Epping resident Nick Brain said council had no plans to build any community sporting facilities or a library in Epping North or Wollert for nearly a decade. “How long does council expect local residents and ratepayers in Epping North and Wollert to put up with being deprived of vital community facilities while cross subsiding infrastructure plans that do not practically factor in their needs?” he said. Speaking at the council meeting, chief executive Craig Lloyd said council would deliver the Regional Sports and Aquatic Centre in stages to ensure it can deliver other facilities across the municipality. He said disjointed land development, and therefore access to land identified for

community facilities, was a challenge in Epping North and Wollert and would impact the delivery of facilities. “Planning and feasibility for several key community and recreational facilities are scheduled to commence in the next five years, including the Epping North library, a new community centre east of Epping Road, and an AFL/tennis/cricket facility at Edgars Creek,“ he said. “In addition, the replacement of tennis court surfaces at Epping Recreation Reserve is scheduled for 2025, and the Epping Central information and learning hub feasibility study will be undertaken in 2029.” Mr Lloyd also said council would advocate to Public Transport Victoria for improved public transport.

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Forward in Faith Ministries’ Kulecha Chipadza, Nyarai Nohlala, Eve Hove and Patience Rabai with the patient transport chair. (Damjan Janevski) 289803_03

Faithful donation from the heart Children admitted to Northern Hospital’s paediatric ward will be able to move around the hospital more easily, after an Epping church donated a patient transport chair to the ward. The Forward in Faith Ministries congregation donated money to enable the church to buy the chair, which the hospital said would help reduce children’s anxiety on arrival at the hospital. A Forward in Faith Ministries spokesperson said the church donated the chair because it wanted to have a lasting positive impact on the children who are treated at Northern Hospital.

“As a church we have understood the need to give back to the community in which many of our members have greatly benefited from,” the spokesperson said. “Northern Health and the children’s ward has definitely been one organisation which has nursed many of our members’ children over the years. “When we were alerted to the need the ward had, it was quickly decided by our charity and community board that … we wanted to support such a noble cause after hearing the difficulties of transporting their young patients. We knew that this wheelchair would

have a lasting positive impact to children treated at the Northern Hospital as well as supporting their dedicated staff in caring for them.” Northern Health Foundation fundraising relationship manager Konstantina Halastanis said the chair would help patients with reduced mobility to move around the hospital. “This support has enabled us to purchase equipment and, in turn, improve our services for children at Northern Health. We are extremely grateful for your support, as are our clinicians and the families who have benefited from your very generous donations.”

A section of a rural access road in Wollert will be permanently closed to through traffic. Whittlesea council administrator Chris Eddy said council decided to close the 1.6-kilometre section of Bindts Road between Harvest Home Road and Lehmanns Road to improve safety in the area. He said the road has been a black spot for accidents and had been temporarily closed since March, 2021, due to the construction of abutting residential estates. “To boost the safety of road users in the area, council has decided to permanently close this section of the road which is no longer required for access to any properties,” Mr Eddy said. “There are much safer options for road users in the area with the completion of Saltlake Boulevard rather than using Bindts Road as a shortcut. “Bindts Road is a rural road and there have been a number of crashes in this section since 2014. “To help reduce the risk of future accidents we want to ensure motorists travel on the best available road to safely get them to where they need to go.” Community and stakeholder consultation undertaken in 2021 showed support for the road closure by surrounding residents, Victoria Police and utility and service providers, council said. The permanent closure of this section of road will take effect from August 1. The land is intended to be revegetated in the short term. Longer term, this section of Bindts Road may be subsumed by the proposed E6 freeway road reservation, according to council.

Epping Gardens operator charged over COVID-19 outbreak The operator of an Epping aged care facility has been charged by WorkSafe over a COVID-19 outbreak which led to the death of 34 residents. Heritage Care has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act following the outbreak at Epping Gardens in 2020. WorkSafe alleges that between March 13 and July 20, 2020, when the outbreak commenced, Heritage Care failed to train staff in relation to the items of personal protective equipment (PPE) required to be worn; the safe donning and doffing of PPE; when PPE should be changed; and the safe disposal of PPE. 8 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

Eighty-nine residents and 65 staff developed COVID-19 during the course of the outbreak, with 34 residents subsequently dying from COVID-19-related complications, WorkSafe said in a statement on Monday. Heritage Care has been charged for failing to provide such training as necessary to enable its employees to perform their work safely and without risks to health; for failing to ensure, so far as was reasonably practicable, that persons other than its employees were not exposed to risks to their health or safety arising from conduct of its undertaking; and for failing to ensure, so far as was reasonably practicable,

that its workplace was safe and without risk to health, WorkSafe said. The maximum penalty for a body corporate for each of these offences is a fine of 9000 penalty points ($1.49 million at the time of the alleged offence), according to WorkSafe. WorkSafe said the investigation took 22 months to complete and involved reviewing thousands of pages of documents and multiple witness interviews. The matter is listed for a filing hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 8. WorkSafe said it will not be providing further comment, as the matter is before the court.

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The daily battle of chronic pain National Pain Week runs July 26 to 31, highlighting the difficulties those with chronic pain suffer every day and how hard it is to access care for something that is often invisible and hard to diagnose. Elsie Lange spoke to three people about their diverse experiences of pain and how it’s shaped their lives.

t might seem hard to believe that a person could be told to have a baby in order to cure their chronic pain, but that’s exactly what happened to Macedon resident and long-term endometriosis sufferer Jean Cheney. “I honestly asked one of my specialists, ‘Do you want my baby? Because I’ll give it to you, if you’re telling me it will cure me, which you can’t because we know that it doesn’t’,” Jean said. The 37-year-old travel writer has had six surgeries in 14 years and her chronic pain “is just constant”. Treatment hasn’t been easy, and she’s always required to travel. “Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean that it’s not there. Just because you can’t relate to it, doesn’t mean that’s not there,” Jean said. Endometriosis is when tissue, similar to the lining of a uterus, occurs outside this layer and in other parts of the body, and can cause pain and infertility. Jean is one of millions of Australians battling her invisible pain every day, and why Chronic Pain Australia (CPA) runs National Pain Week from July 25 to 31, to increase awareness, accessibility and affordability.

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A spokesperson for CPA said chronic pain was poorly understood, and the leading cause of disability in the country, taking “so much” away from a person, such as their ability to work, be social and do what they love. “In Australia, we have seen a lack of action and funding to support those with chronic pain services. The demand for chronic pain care continues to exceed existing service provisions,” the spokesperson said. “General practice is critically under-resourced for the burden of chronic pain and has very limited access to specialist multidisciplinary pain management services. “Most multidisciplinary pain management programs in Australia are conducted in large tertiary settings, where location and wait times act as primary barriers.” A 2020 study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) found “one in five Australians aged 45 and over are living with persistent, ongoing pain”. According to the AIHW, chronic pain lasts beyond normal healing time after injury or illness, generally three to six months. “It is a common and complex condition, and the pain experienced can be anything from mild to severe,” the AIHW said. “The defining characteristic of chronic pain is that it is ongoing and experienced on most days of the week.” Jean can attest to this, as can Macedon Ranges resident, student wellbeing co-ordinator and cancer survivor Amanda Summers, 50, who was sick of being told her pain was in her head. After nearly a decade in near-constant pain, Amanda had a hernia operated on in her hip, and she was relieved thinking that would be the end of it. But it wasn’t. After a month, the pain returned. Her doctor recommended another ultrasound, but it was all clear. Despite this, she still had pain. When she returned to her doctor again, she said his response was, “You’re making it up. There’s nothing I can do about it”. She went back and forth for years before finding out she’d suffered a cartilage tear and had developed a cyst in her hip.

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“[The specialist] said, ‘You definitely need a hip replacement, you’ve got arthritis, you’ve got that cyst and you’ve got tears in your ligament and rips in your cartilage, but we’re not going to give you a hip replacement because you’re too young, and we don’t like to give you two,’” she said. As a two-time cancer survivor who just wanted to spend her next years comfortable and free, Amanda said, “Well, how long do you think I’m going to live?”. “I’m living in pain every day, I have to limit all of my activity. If someone says, ‘Do you want to go on a bushwalk’, I say, ‘We can give it a crack, but I don’t know how far it’s going to get,’” she said. The mental toll of misdiagnosis, dismissal by medical professionals and inadequate pain treatment is heavy.

Gisborne furniture designer and resin artist Carmen Hofman was 38 weeks pregnant when she snapped her ankle about a decade ago, an incident which she said changed her life. She, like many others, has had to take pain medication for years to deal with everything since her break, which led to an ankle fusion causing damage to her nerves. For two years since her ankle procedure she has been living with chronic pain, and has just recently been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome. “I’m now on two different types of opioid medication, which I don’t want to be, but I have to because I cannot function without it. I’m also on some more drugs that are anti-depressant, anti-epilepsy, not for those reasons but for the nerve pain,” she said. Carmen, a mother of two girls, said chronic

pain had changed who she was as a person, because it was “a battle every day”. “When my ankle broke, I lost a part of myself that day, and I never got it back, because pain changes you,” she said. It was finding passion in making furniture during lockdown through her project Oakfield Designs which has been her saving grace, as well as finding a doctor who believed her. “[It was] like finding an angel,” she said. “Every single general practitioner I saw before finding [my doctor], just brushed me off as being fat, as overweight, as not doing enough exercise, that’s all they put it down to… you’ve just got to listen to your own body, and go, ‘No, there’s something really wrong here’.” Details: https://www.nationalpainweek.org. au/. Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 9

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St Monica’s College, Epping is a co-educational Catholic College that was established in 1964 and is based on two campuses in Epping.The College offers a modern curriculum with a wide choice of subjects. Our cocurricular activities are highly regarded with many options in sport, arts and STEM.

Has been the Principal of Laurimar Primary School for the past 9 years and prior to this he was Assistant Principal, having been at Laurimar Primary School since its opening in 2009. His passion for education and his tireless work to build Laurimar Primary School into a strong community organisation sees the school flourishing today as an inclusive, diverse school providing a vast array of educational opportunities for all. Jason’s ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community is one of the many strengths at Laurimar.With community organisations, Jason has led many community and school initiatives. These include his work with the Mernda Doreen RSL hosting the annual Dawn Service for the local community, his contribution to the establishment of the Laurimar Sporting organisations as well as school initiatives including the establishment of STRIVE, OSHC Demonstration and high achievers programs.

Our principal, Mr Brian Hanley OAM, commenced as principal in 1991. He has overseen the ongoing development of the College infrastructure as well as ensuring our curriculum meets the challenge to give our students the education they need to take them forward in life. “I am committed to ensuring that we provide the best education we can to the youth of the northern suburbs of Melbourne, supported by the best staff and state-of-the-art facilities. At St Monica’s College every student matters and we leave no student behind,” Mr Hanley said. Brian was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to secondary education in 2021.

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Timothy Cottrell It is an enormous privilege to have been appointed to the permanent Principal role at Lalor North Secondary, a wonderful learning community. I have a long-term commitment to the continued growth of our innovative and exciting school. I have enjoyed many years as an educator in Melbourne in a range of sectors - independent, alternative education, and mainstream public sector. I am a proud exponent of strong public education and very excited to provide families with the finest of educational opportunities. Many years in education in a wide range of sectors tells me that our school has all the ingredients to provide the very best in education opportunities for our students. The work we do in ensuring positive outcomes for our young people - in a close collaborative setting - is what makes us the school of choice for many families. I enjoy speaking about education and opportunity, so please be in touch.

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Baking for a cause She’s the pint-sized baker rising to the challenge of helping kids living with disadvantage in Melbourne’s north-west. At the age of nine, Keiosha, has set a goal to raise money for The Smith Family. With a little help from some of her teachers, Keiosha has baked and sold more than 400 cupcakes – raising $353 along the way. It’s a massive achievement for the Broadmeadows pupil, who said she “wanted to do something to help kids like her get readjusted to school life”, after two years of home learning. “It started out as a project I was working on with my teacher. I’ve been learning a lot about who The Smith Family is and how they help kids,” she said. “There are lots of kids [at school] who get help from The Smith Family, so it was good to do something that helps them.” Across Victoria, The Smith Family works with 28,948 children across 117 partner schools and supports nearly 14,000 students on its Learning for Life program. The Smith Family Victorian general manager Anton Leschen said he was overwhelmed by the support the organisation receives from everyday people - particularly from some of the smallest members of the community. “Kids have the biggest hearts. The generosity shown to us by people from all walks of life, especially in someone as young as Keiosha is truly humbling,” Mr Leschen said. “A simple act of kindness can go such a long way, and to see this resonate in children really affirms for us the work we do at The Smith Family for children in need. “We know the past two years have been incredibly difficult for a lot of Victorian families, especially those who were already dealing with financial disadvantage before the pandemic.

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“Their resilience in the face of massive uncertainty has been nothing short of inspiring.” For Keiosha, the experience is helping reconnect her back to school life. She thinks many kids have had a hard time coming back to school but said she’s growing more comfortable and confident about being back in the classroom. “Learning about The Smith Family and raising money for other kids has made coming back to school a lot of fun. I’m really enjoying my reading and writing again … I have more confidence with my spelling and math that I can do it on my own,” she said. “But mostly I really like being able to see my friends again.”

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Insurance refund relief By Elsie Lange A Sunbury man has been refunded more than $3700 by his insurance company after he told of feeling trapped by his funeral insurance plan. Disability pensioner David Cail was relying on food banks to survive as more than $43 a fortnight was deducted from his pension by TAL Insurance to cover premiums on his $15,000 plan. Star Weekly recently reported how David had already paid $15,000, and was set to pay more than $30,000 by the time he reached 90 years old and fortnightly premiums were no longer required. But after Star Weekly raised the case with TAL, the company offered him a $3795 refund and to lower his fortnightly payment to about $2. After recovering from two debilitating bouts

of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 2014, David, 63, is now undergoing chemotherapy for terminal cancer in his brain – he said the refund had “come at the right time”. “I can get more food, or more medication, because my medication now has gone up because I’m on more tablets,” David said. In the early 2000s, after David saw an ad for funeral insurance on television, he thought it made sense to sign up as a single man with no kids or partner – it would take the burden off his family, he thought. He didn’t grasp at the time what would be required of him for decades. Consumer Action Law Centre managing lawyer Philippa Heir spoke with David, and said her organisation continues to see people paying thousands of dollars in premiums for funeral insurance, in many cases far exceeding any pay out.

“Often, the premium payments increase steeply over time and become unaffordable, which means you can lose the insurance entirely and waste all the money you’ve paid,” Ms Heir said. David wants his story to encourage people to speak up if they are in a similar situation, and for it to lead to better regulation of the industry. “I just feel there’s a new ad for another funeral thing, and people aren’t going to realise what they’re going to get into. Everybody should read the fine print and understand that if they take out a funeral plan, it should only be to the amount of a funeral plan,” David said. “Anybody who’s in the same boat that I was, get in touch with the CALC or report it to the local paper reporter and see if they’re interested in taking up the story.”

Whittlesea residents are being invited to provide their feedback on a list of strategic indicators that council will use to measure and report on its progress towards achieving the long-term vision of Whittlesea 2040, a place for all. The Whittlesea 2040 strategic indicators are used to meaningfully measure the City of Whittlesea’s performance and progress across the key goals outlined in the Whittlesea 2040 vision and in the recently adopted Community Plan 2021-2025 and form the basis of council’s reporting framework. Chair administrator Lydia Wilson said updating the Whittlesea 2040 indicators would ensure they are aligned to the current community and organisational needs while providing transparency and accountability for the work council undertakes. “We have added a number of new indicators based on the feedback we heard from our community when we consulted with them earlier this year to develop the Community Plan 2021-2025, including mental health, access to open space and carbon emissions,” Ms Wilson said. “We have also made some changes to existing indicators to ensure they remain current and can adequately reflect the needs of our growing community.” The proposed list of strategic indicators also includes five new indicators under High Performing Organisation including customer satisfaction, community engagement and community satisfaction with council decision-making. Consultation is open until Sunday, August 7. Details: www.engage.whittlesea.vic. gov.au.

Tullamarine taekwondo champion aiming high What does a mother do with a three-and-ahalf-year-old son that has energy to burn? That was the dilemma faced by Jake Buhagiar’s mother Melissa Buhagiar. Melissa followed her instincts and enrolled him at Hall’s Taekwondo in Tullamarine and the rest is now history. Buhagiar, who is now 16, is now a three-time national taekwondo champion, with his ambitions clearly set on representing Australia at the 2024 Olympics. After starting at Hall’s for fun and enjoyment, Buhagiar quickly wanted something more. “When I was six or seven the training became more regimented and training became more serious,” he reflected. “I earned my black belt when I was nine. To achieve the belt, I had to display my self-defence skills, boxing skills, show my taekwondo patterns and break boards.” Hall’s Taekwondo has become his home away from home for Buhagiar. He spends four to five days a week training. He speaks highly of his coaches saying the coaches are like his second parents. “I have put all my trust in them to help me achieve my ambition.” When Buhagiar became bored with just demo classes, he decided he was ready to fight. His first tournament was the Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic, where he won his category. From there he entered Victorian titles with outstanding results and was selected to represent Victoria at the Australian National titles in Bendigo at just 12. “I achieved a bronze medal at my first national tournament, which made me even more determined to improve,” he said. “The following year back in Bendigo I won 12 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

my first national title in 2018. “I went back-to-back in 2019 on the Gold Coast and made it a “three-peat,” post-COVID in Sydney in 2022 for 2021 nationals.” He’s hoping to make it four in a row at the 2022 nationals later this year. His performance saw him selected in the Australian Performance Pathway Program at the end of 2021. “It is an amazing program,” he said. “I have a strength and conditioning coach who takes us through a gym circuit every Thursday and a normal training session every Saturday morning with the team at the VIS. “I am also tested by their coaches, so I know exactly what areas of my body I need to work on and improve to be my best.” Having had success on the national stage, Buhagiar recently returned from his first overseas tournament, representing Australia in Korea, where he won a silver medal. “It took me a while to find my feet, adjust to the climate and get over my nerves,” he said. “I was lucky to spend a few days there before my fights.” He has no time to bask in the glory because he is heading to Bulgaria at the end of the month to compete in a World Championship tournament. He will then head straight to the Gold Coast for the Oceania selection trials. “To gain Australian selection for the Olympics, you must accumulate points and you do so by competing,” he said. “I am preparing for the Oceania Championships that will be held in Tahiti as part of the Tahiti Open and the President’s Cup in October.” Jake Buhagiar.

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Build-to-rent over 50s community revealed Demand for new property solutions driven by housing affordability and rental crisis has paved the way for a build-to-rent boutique over 50s lifestyle communities. Development approval has been granted for a long-term lifestyle rental community in Yarrawonga. Developed and managed by Providence Lifestyle Yarrawonga, residents will be “able to lease one, two or three-bedroom homes in a secure, gated community for between 10 and 19 years, with no entry or exit fees or quarterly rent inspections and no market reviews for the term of the lease. Providence Yarrawonga director Michael Ibbotson says the concept addressed a gap in the market and would give seniors struggling with housing affordability, security or rental issues a fresh option. “Many over 50s don’t want to tie up their money in property – or it doesn’t suit their financial position – and many are reticent to rent short-term because it doesn’t offer them enough security and certainty, and moving house every 12 months is harder when you’re over 50,” Mr Ibbotson says. Residents have access to communal facilities including a clubhouse, alfresco area, and bowling green, and pets are allowed as each six-star energy rated home is on its own fenced lot with a private garden and entertaining area. Mr Ibbotson says the project was attracting a high level of interest from downsizers, rightsizers and retirees who want to move from the city. “We believe these build-to-rent boutique lifestyle communities are the way of the future and predict they’ll become commonplace, just as build-to-buy lifestyle villages have,” he says.

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“We’re also finding the pandemic has prompted many people to place a greater emphasis on safe social connection, further boosting demand for community living spaced in the right way and detached housing

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Creative arts and fitness Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday. ■ 9309 8531

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. ■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au

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-1pm 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

Adult education Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills. ■ 9309 8531

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some company, why not head down to the Sunbury Library on Mondays at noon for the craft and conversation group. The program is free and open to people aged 15 years and older. ■ https://bit.ly/39BIu2O

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Celebrate National Tree Day with Whittlesea council’s sustainability team at Norris Bank Reserve on Sunday, July 31, noon-4pm. The day will include native tree planting as well as live music and face painting. ■ 9217 2170

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

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Enjoy a magical walk along the Sanatorium Eco Trail in Macedon Regional Park, guided by Parks Victoria volunteers. The three-kilometre trail will take you through forest and past the lake, with a chance to learn about plants, animals and the history of the park. The next walk is 9.30am, July 27 and it’s free. Bookings essential. ■ https://bit.ly/3PbB2KS

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

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Come have a chat Plant produce swap and drop Bring plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs, veggies or fruit from your garden, or a recipe, to swap with other produce-loving green thumbs at Sunbury Library on August 6, 10am-noon. To swap means to bring one from home and take one home, and all levels of experience are welcome. ■ https://bit.ly/3Al9TRT

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

Sunbury badminton fun Jacksons Creek Combined Probus Visit or become a new member of the Jackson’s Creek Combined Probus Club, gathering on the second Monday of each month at the Sunbury Football Club at 10am. Enjoy outings and meetings each month with a friendly group of men and women, and twice yearly trips away staying in cabins and caravans. ■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402

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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

Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday

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skills. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 7.20-9.30pm, at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Hall. ■ vpm-4185@toastmastersclubs.org

Lancefield park run relaunch Lace up your runners and join the relaunch of Lancefield’s 5km park run, happening every Saturday at 8am at Lancefield Park. No need to be speedy - participants can go at any pace. Make your way to 62 Chauncey Street, Lancefield, and remember to register. ■ https://bit.ly/3IEDB4L

Garden club The Sunbury Garden Club meets on the first Tuesday of every month. There is a guest speaker at each meeting, which starts at 7.30pm at the Sunbury Football Club. ■ Cheryl, 9744 1663

Sunbury Seniors Rotary club The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com

Ladies probus The Woodlands Ladies Probus Club of Sunbury meets on the fourth Monday of each month at the Sunbury Bowling Club at 9.45 am. The club is based on fun, friendship and fellowship and enjoys monthly outings, an annual trip away and a lot of fun meetings. ■ Leonie, 0401 764 182

Sunbury Ladies Probus Club The Sunbury Ladies Probus Club meets at 9.30am on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Sunbury Football Social Club rooms. The friendly group of women enjoy outings, film mornings, speakers and presenters, as well as special events like holidays and bus trips. New members are warmly welcomed. ■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142

Sunbury Seniors meet on Mondays and Fridays at 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury, from 10am-3pm. A variety of activities are offered – indoor bowls, cards, snooker, guest speakers, day excursions, subsidised lunches or just a cup of coffee and a chat. If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends. ■ 0434 400 754

Probus Club Of Sunbury Join the Probus Club of Sunbury on the first Wednesday of the month at the Sunbury Football club at 9.30am. It’s a friendly men’s group open to all retired and semi-retired men. Enjoy morning tea and a guest speaker. Visitors and new members are welcome with a number of great events held each month. ■ Greg, 0417 593 035

Deer Park Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It meets at Deer Park Senior Citizens, 119 Station Road, Deer Park. ■ Michael, 0417 307 572

Sunshine Community Brass Sunbury Combined Probus Club The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271

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Fully-electric iX3 still looks sharp By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring BMW iX3 is the full electric version of German marque’s mid-sized X3. It has no internal combustion engine to provide extra range if its batteries run out of power. It’s sold in Australia with quite a few features that are frequently extra cost options; these include metallic paint and the M Sport package with 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels.

Styling Very BMW. While other makers of electric vehicles like to go for a different perhaps futuristic look, the iX3 looks instantly like a Bimmer from any angle. There are some blue highlights on the outer edges of the lower sections of the front and at each corner of the lower panel at the rear. There are also blue colours on the BMW “radiator grille”. Obviously, it doesn’t have a grille because there is no water being cooled there. BMW and other EV, makers do include a grille because buyers feel that a plain front end just looks wrong. Mind you Elon Musk’s Teslas don’t have a grille either and are selling faster than the factory can produce them… Also standard is a panoramic sunroof that covers most of the roof area.

Interior The dashboard area is divided into three distinct areas. That in front of the driver has a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s another 12.3-inch digital screen in the centre of the dash area. It’s wide, but rather too low which means the view ahead on the screen if our using it for navigation isn’t as far ahead as we like. On the other hand, the width of the screen means you can see a lot of the things that you are missing out to the side of your road. Which may mean that you see things that you hadn’t realised were there, and perhaps decide to visit if you’re on a sightseeing trip. Comfort and space in the front seats is good, 20 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

with a wide range of electric adjustments. It has under-thigh cushion extenders, which I really enjoy as I have long legs and these add further ways of getting comfortable. In their own way these cushion extenders probably add to the safety on long trips because drivers are safer if they aren’t wriggling about to stay relaxed.

Infotainment Our iX3 had the BMW Connected Package Professional which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a Harman/Kardon 16-speaker surround sound system. There’s wireless smartphone charging which saves having to wrestle with cables. Just put your phone in its spot and you’re getting more juice into it.

Powertrain eDrive is the new drive technology found in all BMW i models and plug-in hybrids, and is essentially comprised of an electric motor, high-voltage lithium-ion battery and an intelligent energy management system. The integrated drive unit brings the electric motor, power electronics and transmission together within a single housing, and generates 210kW and 400Nm. All eDrive-equipped vehicles rely on a special performance li-ion battery to store energy, and utilise a built-in cooling device to constantly keep the unit at the ideal operating temperature, helping increase output and maintain service life. A five-year Chargefox subscription is included in the price of the BMW iX3 sold in Australia.

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Driving Performance! This is why we like driving all electric vehicles. They have instant reaction to the accelerator pedal. BMW has always produced vehicles with a sporty feel in everything they do and that performance is just wonderful in any model they make.

This is going to sound childish but I like nothing more than to sit at a red traffic light beside a big car that’s got a lumpy sounding V8. I look at him, and he looks at me in my black SUV and blips his throttle - ready to make me look silly when the green lights come on. The lights change and that instant electric torque pushes me back in the seat, in about three seconds we are up to 80 km/h and I back off. The other driver comes alongside, checks out the tame looking Bimmer and shakes his head. Then again, I’ve driven many V8s in my 50-year career as a motoring journalist and there’s something about V8s that I really enjoy. If I had plenty of money to spare, I would buy a V8 for track days and just cruzin’ around town and keep the somewhat boring EV for everyday use. Handling of the BMW iX3 is pretty good, but there’s a feeling of heaviness when you’re taking corners at speed due to the fact that you’re carting about half a tonne of batteries about. There’s good feel through the steering wheel and the seats support well so you don’t shift about when driving hard and can concentrate on the road. BMW says the iX3 can cover 460 kilometres on a full battery charge. During our testing on motorways, in the suburbs and on country roads we covered 284km and computer advised its batteries had a further 180km before it was close to being fully discharged.

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Jets exceeded season expectations Greenvale has exceeded expectations in the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 competition. The Jets secured a top two position with two rounds remaining, having lost just one heading into Saturday’s game with Essendon Doutta Stars, which was after deadline. Coach Troy Newton said they had been very happy with how the season had played out so far. “We’re very happy,” he said. “We’ve probably exceeded expectations. We were aiming to just be competitive every game and aiming to play finals. “We were not expecting top two, but we will take that. We can start planning for finals now, as we know where we will finish.” Newton said the key to the side’s success this season had been an even contribution across the board and players stepping up when they needed to. The Jets were one sided that added a number of key players in the off season. Alisia Magri, who is leading the division goal kicking and Teiria Fry, who won the league rising star

award last year, were among the key additions. “We have a good balance of a lot of contributors every week,” he said. “Basically we lost some players this year due to work commitments and we looked to fill those roles. “We added a bit more class to our side and a bit more experience which we were lacking last year.” With that experience they brought in, they also brought more flexibility. It gives Newton plenty of options on game day. “We have multiple players who can play anywhere, forward, back and through the midfield,” he said. “Terira Fry, Zoe Hardiman and a few others can do the same. It’s a strength that we can know we can move players around and get the matches up right and maybe expose some the other way.” The Jets fine tuning ahead of finals includes getting key players back on the field and full fitness before the pointy end of the season. Haylea Cooke returned across the Sunbury Kangaroos and kicked two goals. Alex Quigley

one of the competition’s best goal kickers has also returned in recent weeks. “She has pretty much missed the whole year with a foot injury,” Newton said. “We weren’t expecting to have her back, but she’s worked hard in her rehab. “She is still getting her touch back. She’s a big bonus for the forward line.” Newton said they were only a couple of players away from having a full strength team. The Jets were due to face Essendon Doutta Stars on Saturday. The Stars are the only team to have beat the Jets this season. Newton said they rate the Stars. He said it would be good preparation for finals. “Finals will be a challenge for everyone,” he said. “Everything is highlighted more. What you do well and what you don’t do well.” Tara Murray

Zoe Hardiman has been one of the keys for Greenvale (Jamie Morey Photography)

Barba living the dream By Tara Murray It’s been all about football for Essendon midfielder Alana Barba in recent weeks and she wouldn’t have it any way. Barba played a key role in helping the Bombers Victorian Football League Women’s claim their first premiership, named best on ground in the grand final. The celebrations quickly ended, as she started training with Essendon’s inaugural AFLW side ahead of the season getting underway next month. “It took a little while to settle in,” she said. “The grand final high was an unbelievable feeling that you can’t describe. “Then training the next day. It was a bit surreal. I don’t think there has been a year like it. I’m thankful to be part of it.” Rewind six months and Barba, who played her junior football at Roxburgh Park and the Calder Cannons, was in Queensland playing for the Gold Coast Suns. She was added to the Suns list as a replacement player and would play two AFLW games. Barba said it was an experience that she would never forget. “It was my first ever AFLW opportunity and I’m grateful and honoured to have had the chance,” she said. “I made lifelong friends and moved out of home when I was 19, which I never envisaged doing. I grew as a person and a player and moved out of my comfort zone. I was humbled to get an opportunity and played two AFLW games. “It was fun and enjoyable.” Once the season finished Barba was unsure what her football future held. She wasn’t sure whether she would get another contract with the Suns. With that in mind she came back to Victoria, keen to get some more football under her belt. The perfect place to do that was with Essendon’s VFLW side where she had previously been playing. “The Bombers are home,” she said. “To get into the grand final was pretty amazing. “The season itself was amazing. I was back with some new players and old friends as well. I did miss the Bombers while I was away.” While the VFLW season was still going, Barba was delisted by the Suns meaning her AFLW future was up in the air. During the AFLW delisted free agent period, there was one club speak to her about playing in the upcoming season, Essendon. “Essendon said they were really keen to have me,” she said. “I was very happy and very relieved as It’s where I wanted to play AFLW.”

Alana Barba after the VFLW grand final.

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With her future secured, Barba just continued on playing good football. A best on ground performance in the grand final capped off her VFLW season. “I was very surprised,” Barba said “I was holding the Go Pro thinking who will win it, I said I think Renee Tierney will win it and holding the Go Pro facing her. “The whole team played so well.” Having had her foot in both the VFLW and AFLW programs, Barba is enjoying getting to

focus on the AFLW season She said the group was starting to gel and build a strong culture. For Barba personally, this season she just wants to continue her development. “I’ll keep working hard and hopefully get a spot in the line up “I’ll push myself and the ultimate goal is to play one game. I want to develop as a player, that’s my main goal.”

Locked in Westmeadows has reappointed Mo Kaakour for another three years, while appointing one the of competition’s best female players as its women’s coach. The Essendon District Football Club announced its coaching structure for next season, locking in to big names as they aim to continue to build. Kaakour has been coach of the men’s side since 2020. They sit in fourth in the division 1 competition after 14 rounds. Gemma Wright, who shared the EDFL women’s premier division best and fairest award last season, will coach the women’s side. Tigers president Grant Smith said they were focused on a long term strategy, dedicated to the growth and development of local talent as they progress through the junior programs. He said after speaking with Kaakour they believed he was fully aligned with the club’s vision. “His commitment to our community and to developing a high performing premier division team left us no doubt that he is the right person to lead our club to a long term sustainable future,” he said. “Mo will be contracted with us until the end of 2026 where he will continue to focus on the growth and development of local talent and drive cultural change. “He is currently working with VFL and AFL level coaching teams and we believe that he is a true club person, dedicated to the Westmeadows Football Club and success at all levels.” Female vice-president Deb Williams said they were excited to appoint Wright as coach. She will be a playing coach, having joined the club in 2020. “Our female program has gone from strength to strength, with 2022 seeing three senior women’s teams,” she said. “Gem has progressed through the football ranks, playing both at AFLW and VFLW level. Along with Mo, she is dedicated to the club and brings a wealth of experience so as to develop football skills across our female group. We know that our girls are in good hands and look forward to seeing Gem lead the girls forward.” Wright replaces Wayne Spicer as coach. The club thanked Spicer, a life member of the club, for his work with the women’s side since 2019. Tara Murray Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 21

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Dell’orso shooting for the stars with US scholarship While a knee injury threatened to ruin his American college dream, Anthony Dell’orso will soon be heading to America to shoot hoops. The Hume City Broncos player had dreamed of heading to America to play basketball at college and had spoken to a number of colleges the last couple of years. But for a moment earlier this year, he wasn’t sure it was going to happen after his knee injury. “I had a few colleges get in contact,” he said. “I was meant to fly over in January and then I got injured and it sort of back tracked all my processes. “A lot of those places didn’t go the extra step with the offer based on my injury. Once I got back healthy, we sent over some videos and stuff.” Division 1 college Campbell University liked what they saw and offered Dell’orso a

scholarship. He said once he did the visit he knew it was the college for him. He is the first Australian male to get a basketball scholarship there. “I’m pretty stoked, I’ve been thinking about it for a long time,” he said. “I did a visit to Campbell and once I was over there, they sort of gave me the whole experience and I was like yeah, this is the place for me. I’m really excited.” While things fell into place for Dell’orso with college, it ruled him out of a second straight national championships. He said while he thought about playing through the injury, two months of rehabbing was the best decision in the end. Since returning to the court, he has been one of the keys for the Broncos as they aim for a finals spot in the Big V state championship division. It’s Dell’orso’s second season with the

Broncos, having played his juniors with the Bulleen Boomers. “It has been good,” he said. “I played last year with the state championship men, but it was more of a role player role being first year straight out of under-18s and I wasn’t used to the men’s program. “I’m now very comfortable and feel like it’s the right place. We’re doing really well and hopefully we’re going to make play offs and hopefully get a championship.” Dell’orso said he had always been among the best in his age group, but a growth spurt helped take his game to the next level. The guard will head over to America next month and is hoping it won’t have an impact on any Broncos finals there might be. He’s hoping it will be the start of achieving his dream. “The NBA is my main goal.” Tara Murray

Anthony Dell’orso. (Supplied)

Committed Magpies lock in leaders

Kellie Bailey-Lynn (middle) was recognised on Saturday night.

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Bailey-Lynn recognised By Tara Murray Court three at Craigieburn Sports Stadium is one of Kellie Bailey-Lynn’s favourite places in the world. Many of her 390 Big V games were played on that court, along with many junior games and training sessions. So when the Craigieburn Eagles decided to recognise Bailey-Lynn’s career, it was somewhat fitting that court three would be renamed the Kellie Bailey-Lynn court. Bailey-Lynn was officially recognised by the Eagles on July 16, having retired after last season. She holds the club record for the most Big V-Victorian Basketball League games, while she captained the women’s side for 11 years and played in three championships. Overall, she played in more than 700 games representing the club and she has coached many of the kids coming through. Bailey-Lynn knew something was happening before the ceremony, but wasn’t sure exactly what. “It was very unexpected and really surprising,” she said. “Two of my old teammates Coby Scott and Kylie Mutton asked me last week if I could keep the date free. “They wouldn’t give me any information. I knew a few people would be there. I’m president 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

Kellie Bailey-Lynn in her playing days. (Shawn Smits) 290502_01

of one of the junior clubs and I knew some kids were coming down as well.” As well as a court being named after her, the Eagles retired her nine number jersey. Bailey-Lynn said they were both pretty special. “We used to play Big V games there before the new courts were built,” she said of court three. “It’s one of my favourite places in the whole world. There was a big home court advantage and it was always cold out there.” Bailey-Lynn said while she would still like to play, the time had come to put her family first. She said she was so lucky to go out on her own terms.

She said while many people had mentioned about 400 games, she was happy to finish on 390. “My family is the next stage of my life,” she said. “There’s never enough hours in the day for all of us. “I’m grateful to have played for as long as I did. I had two seasons off to have babies and a season off as an assistant coach. “I had wanted to play the 2020 and 2021 seasons and if I had played them [full seasons], I would have got to 400 games. I’m happy to have played as many games as I was able to play.” Bailey-Lynn was quick to thank Scott and Mutton for organising the ceremony along with the committee. She said she was so grateful to her family and husband Mat for the support they had provided throughout her career. While Bailey-Lynn’s days on court are over, she isn’t far from the courts as president of junior club, Aitken Creek Ravens. “I fell into that role,” she said. “The family running the club decided to play closer to home. I had wanted to sit back and watch basketball, but after six months they decided they were moving and needed someone to take over. “The genetics came out to play and I didn’t want to see the kids miss out. Both my kids love basketball.”

Roxburgh Park has locked in its coach and captain for next year’s Essendon District Football League season. The division 1 club announced on Sunday night that premiership winning coach Micheal Farrelly had signed on for another two seasons. Farrelly has led the Magpies since 2018, including winning the division 2 premiership that year. The side currently sits sixth in division 1, percentage outside the top four. “The committee and football operations team of the Roxburgh Park Football Club are absolutely thrilled to be able to announce two major re-signings at the club,” the club said in the announcement. “Senior coach Micheal Farrelly has signed on to coach the club for another two seasons. “Micheal’s CV stacks up alongside the best in the business. Farrelly came to the Magpies from Northern Football League division 1 club Hurstbridge. He was playing assistant coach in Hurstbridge’s division 2 flag in 2016. He was also part of two NFL division 1 premierships with Bundoora and spent three years playing VFL with Coburg. In his first season as coach of the Magpies he won the division 2 premiership, has consolidated the side in division 1 and this year has the team pushing for finals.” Farrelly has previously told Star Weekly that he would continue on in the job as long as he saw improvement in the side and the club as a whole. First year captain Jack Elliott has also signed on for next season. The club said they were equally thrilled to announce that Elliott would be back in the black and white for another season. “After being named captain for this season, Jack has taken his game to another level, playing either ruck or on ball, the former Calder Cannon and Essendon District Football League team of the year nominee has excelled,” the club said. “Jack is desperate to take the club forward further again next season.” Having locked in their leaders, the Magpies will be hoping to bounce back on field, after losing their last two matches. On Saturday, the Magpies lost to Moonee Valley, 10.13 (73)-8.8 (56).

Thomastown Bears are gathering momentum Thomastown will bank the win against Epping and move on in the Northern Football League division 2. Having turned a corner under caretaker coach Daniel Bramich, the Bears had the opportunity to make it three in a row against the Pingers on Saturday. The Bears dominated on the scoreboard from the first whistle, holding the Pingers goal less in the first quarter. From there they continued on, winning 17.13 (115)-6.11 (47). Bramich said the performance wasn’t what they were after, but they achieved the main focus, coming away with the four pints. “We had a few things we wanted to work on, but we didn’t achieve that, so there’s still plenty to improve on,” he said. “It’s a performance we don’t take a lot from. There were lots of turnovers and ill discipline.

Anthony Capeci kicked six goals on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

They kicked five goals from 50 metre penalties. That can turn the game and you can end up losing. “We know that we can’t be playing 100 per cent all the time. We had some ebbs and flows to get the win.”

Anthony Capeci kicked six goals in the win. Bramich highlighted the performances of Capeci, Aaron D’Angelo, Tyronne Leonardis and Michael Tang as some key contributors. He said the most pleasing thing the last few weeks had been the number of players who could have been named in the best, with the side not relying on one or two players. For Bramich he said the group had been riding a wave of momentum the last few weeks. While a coaching change can have a negative impact, he said the group had been really good. “We’re not looking to change a whole lot,” he said. “I’m bringing things in from being a player myself and as a coach. “They’re following what I’m trying to implement.” The win keeps the Bears slight finals hopes

alive. The side Bears sit in sixth spot. Bramich said they had been treating every game as a final for a number of weeks. They face Lower Plenty this Saturday. “We are hungry for the challenge,” he said. “They are a seasoned campaigner and we will have to bring our a-game. “The boys are keen to prove themselves against a real finals contender.” In division 1, Whittlesea lost to Montmorency, 17.11 (113)-13.6 (84). The Eagles led at three quarter time, before the Magpies kicked 11 goals in the final quarter to run away with the win. Whittlesea sits bottom. Bundoora had a bye as part of the split round. Tara Murray

Sports shorts EDFL Westmeadows had to win the hard way against Hillside in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition. The Tigers were down by 42 points at the main break, before kicking 10 goals to two in the second half, to win, 13.10 (88)-12.7 (79). George Nabbout kicked four goals for the Tigers as they remained in fourth spot. Tullamarine, Roxburgh Park and Craigieburn all had losses, as did Jacana in division 2. In the women’s premier division, Westmeadows lost to Oak Park.

FV Upfield is one step closer to sealing the title in FV state league 2 north-west. Upfield beat Western Suburbs 4-1 on Saturday to sit seven points clear of Mill Park. Upfield has a game in hand. On Saturday, Mill Park beat Epping City, 3-1. In other results, Hume United beat Hoppers Crossing, 2-1, while Lalor United lost to Geelong Rangers 3-2. This week Upfield faces Epping City and Mill Park plays Hoppers Crossing.

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Kaiden Arthur was one of Laurimar’s best on Saturday.

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Finding the positives By Tara Murray Laurimar will take some valuable lessons from its win against Mernda in the Northern Football League division 3. In the scorebook it will show the Power with a comfortable 15.13 (103)-8.2 (50), the Power was pushed in the third quarter. The Power had been in front by 52 points at half time, but were outscored by the Demons in the third quarter, three goals to one. Power coach Jimmy Atkins said it was good to have a game like this ahead of finals. “We were wonderful in the first half,” he said. “The effort was there and so was the pressure. “The second half we dropped off a bit and allowed them to get back into the game. We were able to get things back going in the last. “To get challenged in the third quarter and to respond was good, but that match showed you can not be off for five or 10 minutes. “You’ll lose finals doing that.” Jacson Cecil kicked four goals, while Bradley Deed kicked three goals.

Kaiden Arthur and Nathan Andrews were the Power’s best. For the Demons, Ryan Bongetti kicked four goals, while Riley Vincent was named their best. The win keeps the Power on top of the ladder, percentage ahead of South Morang. Atkins said the side were aiming at a top two pot. “It’s a close top four and every game is really like a finals game for everyone,” he said. “We need to have effort and consistency, which was good yesterday. “The week before we didn’t have that. We have to play our best footy and hopefully have our best side on the park the next few weeks.” Atkins said they would get a few guys back in the next couple of weeks, but he said they didn’t focus on who was and wasn’t available. He said there was plenty of depth across the club. “The next person in plays a role,” he said. “The seniors are on top, the seconds are second and the under-19s are second. “We have enough talent to get a good side

on the park every week.” The Power this week face Kilmore, which sits fourth. Atkins said it would be a good challenge for them. The loss has Mernda sitting in sixth spot. In other results, South Morang continued to put the pressure on Laurimar, beating Heidelberg West. The Hawks started the better of the two teams and led by 19 points at quarter time. The Lions hit back in the second quarter and led by 16 points at half time. The margin remained the same at three quarter time. The Lions dominated the last quarter to seal the 13.9 (87)-9.3 (57) win. Aaron Lazaric was the Lions best. The win less Lalor was beaten by Kilmore, 26.24 (180)-3.5 (23). It was all single goal kickers for the Bloods, Jonathan Mccumber-Kelly and Daniel Ray were named their best. The Old Eltham Collegians beat Reservoir in the other game.

Hume City’s hopes of an upset win against Green Gully in the National Premier League were dashed in the first half. The Cavaliers scored twice in the first half to set up the 2-0 win. Hume remains third bottom. Meanwhile in NPL 3, the Whittlesea Ranges lost to Melbourne City, 4-2. It ended the Ranges best bit of form for the season which has seen them move from bottom of the table. The Ranges sit in ninth spot.

NAB League The Northern Knights lost a thriller in the NAB League boys competition on Saturday. Facing the Bendigo Pioneers, nothing separated the two teams all day with the Knights leading by one point at the last change. The Pioneers kicked 4.1 to the Knights’ 3.5 in the last quarter, to claim the 10.10 (70)-9.15 (69) win. Nate Caddy, Jason McCormick and Flynn Riley kicked three goals each for the Knights, with McCormick named their best. The Calder Cannons had a bye. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 23

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