While none of the tracked sales were in Hume estates, councillors fear the decision by developers to “drip feed” housing lots onto the market was driving up land prices, which when combined with rising interest rates and cost of living pressures, could create financial problems for homeowners in the municipality.
By Laura Michell Hume council is calling on the state government to take action to stop “land banking” by developers amid concerns it is driving up house prices. Council’s concerns follow the release of a report by economic think tank Prosper Australia which examined 26,000 land sales in nine-master-planned communities across Australia. The report found that over 9.5 years, only 23.8 per cent of sites released by government to developers had been sold to homeThebuyers.reportfound that instead of house and land prices falling as more land is release for development, prices increased by an annual rate of 5.5 per cent above inflation. This meant people buying lots were paying an average of $194,000 more for a typical site than those who bought into a development in its early stages.
Cr Joseph Haweil echoed Cr Kurt’s experience, saying buying a block of land was “almost like a lottery”.
“We will now have with the rising interest rates, a massive problem in this city and in the growth areas of the north-west of people who have come in at the top of the market expecting that interest rates will remain low forever … I think that defeats the purpose of what successive government’s have said about the release of land in outer suburban areas.”
Cr Kurt spoke of his own experience trying to buy a block of land, saying he found developers would release two or three lots at a time in a ballot.
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Cr Naim Kurt, who raised the issue at a council meeting earlier this month, said the state government’s push to reduce the cost of housing by releases land on Melbourne’s outer fringe for development was being “undermined” by developers. “We could effectively concrete all over Victoria and land costs still wouldn’t drop for families because the developers have the power to halt supply,” he said. “Sunset clauses would hold developers to develop land within a timeframe.”
Council is calling on the government to investigate land tax reform, sunset clauses or other measures to address the issue of land banking by developers in growth areas.
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The letter stated that recent works on Wallan Road, which resulted in traffic being detoured along Milky Lane to access the Whittlesea township, exacerbated problems with the road.
A report on the joint letter will be consider.21presentedtocouncil’sMonday,Novembermeetingfortheadministratorsto Laura Michell Call to upgrade Milky Lane
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“Whether it is getting your third booster shot (ages 16+) or fourth winter dose (ages 30+) every shot helps to provide additional protection for our community, particularly to older and vulnerable community members,“ council said in a statement. Council has launched a vaccine awareness video which is screening at cinemas including Hoyts Broadmeadows, Reading Sunbury and United Cinemas Craigieburn, as well as on council’s social media channels.
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Hume Anglican Grammar will present Disney’sTheLionKingJruntil August 31. Details: edu.au/2022-junior-productionhttps://www.humegrammar.vic.
There is also a single-lane bridge on a semi-blind, right-angle curve which needs remedial work, the residents said.
“The road is inadequate for the traffic that uses it and the road needs to be upgraded before a major accident happens,” the residents wrote.
Residents of an “inadequate” Whittlesea road have called for council to upgrade it before a major accident occurs. Eleven residents of Milky Lane, also known as Wildwood Road, submitted a joint letter to council’s Monday, August 15 meeting expressing their concerns about the road.
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“The eastern end of Milky Lane is heavily utilised in November when the Whittlesea Show occurs and this is the entrance for the horse exhibitors and some of the car parking.” They wrote that Milky lane is a “narrow, winding lane with substantial large tree growth and in one area, significant vertical fall”.
Hume Anglican Grammar’s sport centre will be transformed into the African savannah for the school’s production of Disney’sTheLion KingJr The school’s primary pupils will be taking to the stage over six nights to tell the story of Simba as he journeys from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again. Hume Anglican Grammar performing arts director Haylee Sommer said 1200 pupils will take part in the musical over the six nights. Pupils from the Mt Ridley campus will perform over the first three nights, with pupils from the Donnybrook and Kalkallo campuses taking to the stage on the last three nights. Ms Sommer said the Mt Ridley campus choir will perform on all six nights. She said the musical’s songs were one of the reasons she chose it for this year’s production.
More than half of the claims from the construction industry (52 per cent) were falls from ladders, scaffolding, mobile platforms or mobile stairs. Falls from height are also one of the leading causes of workplace deaths in the construction industry, with 14 fatal incidents since 2018, WorkSafeWorkSafesaid.health and safety executive director Narelle Beer stressed that every injury and death caused by falls is preventable if the right steps are taken to eliminate or reduce risks.“This terrible sequence of incidents – three falls in three days – highlights the very real risks of working from heights,” Dr Beer said. “It is every employer’s duty to ensure measures are in place to control these risks, such as a passive fall prevention device and a fall arrest system.”
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“I’ve had it in mind for the students because of the beautiful songs,” Ms Sommer said. “We have a very strong choir here at Hume. The choir will remain on stage of the entire show.” Ms Sommer said the pupils were thrilled to be performing TheLionKingJr “They all knew it. It’s one of those stories that’s a classic,” she said. “Our school bell currently is excerpts from TheLionKing. At the moment, it is ’I Just Can’t Wait to be King’ and [the pupils] all break out in song in the primary school.”
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WorkSafe is reminding employers of the risks associated with working from heights after a spate of serious injuries in the construction industry, including at a Broadmeadows site.
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On July 28, a worker was taken to hospital with a cut to the head after falling about four
“There are now more road users along this particular section of road as subdivision and subsequent housing has occurred,” the residents wrote.
“There is a greater through put of use as people traverse from Wallan Road to Yea Road and vice versa with a greater number of heavy vehicles.
Hume Anglican Grammar year 5 pupils Isabella and Zachary rehearse for the show. (Damjan Janevski) 293305_02
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A section of Barry Road is closed between Pascoe Vale Road and Yinnar Street in Dallas, to allow crews to complete three months of work in six weeks. The road will reopen at 5pm on Sunday, September 4. As part of this upgrade, a wide variety of repairs and safeguarding works carried out on the Barry Road bridge, including structural repairs to the bridge; installation of new safety barriers; installation of anti-throw screens; and re-asphalting and new line-marking on the bridge.Theongoing program will ensure a safe and operationsusedurablecrossingismaintainedforthelong-termofvehicles,heavytransportoperators,railbeneathandpedestrians.
spectacular after watching a friend in the show in“I2013.told my mum ‘I want to do that, it looks so cool’,” she said. This year, Rosaliana has been juggling rehearsals with her year 12 studies at The Lakes South“NoMorang.onesaid it was going to be easy being in year 12 and doing this as well,” she said.
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Laura Michell Rosaliana is a principal dancer in the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. (Mark Dadswell)
The upgrade to one of the busiest bridges in Melbourne’s north is under way. Maintenance and rehabilitation work kicked off on the Barry Road bridge on Monday, July 25, to preserve the structural integrity of this rail crossing well into the future. Built in 1957, the three-span bridge over the Craigieburn rail line is more than 60 years old. To ensure its structural integrity for future generations, a concrete overlay will be placed over the deck and fixing it in place with steel rods, according to Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV).
“Since then, the majority of the reserve has been acquired or transferred to council … and is now in council ownership,” the report said. “As such it is now appropriate to ensure the zoning of the land reflects its public ownership and intended recreational use. In this respect, the public park and recreation zone is considered the most suitable zoning.
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MRPV program director Dipal Sorathia said the essential bridge upgrade will ensure a safer journey for road users. “We’re upgrading the rail crossing in Broadmeadows to improve safety and reliability for more than 20,000 motorists who use the bridge every day,” he said. Detours will be in place while major works
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Star Weekly , council’s administrators approved a business case for the Regional Sports and Aquatic Centre 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. 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, with work expected to start in 2024-25, subject to $40 million in external funding. At the time, 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.
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“The spectacular rehearsals give me a release from the books.”
Ready to step on stage South Morang’s Rosaliana can’t wait to step on to the stage for the Victorian State Schools Spectacular next month after the pandemic cancelled the live shows in 2020 and 2021. A principal dancer in this year’s spectacular, three-years-oldeachcomefinish.theaudience.2020,produced,dancer,forstage.RosalianasaidshewasexcitedtobebackontheShehasbeenperforminginthespectaculareightyears,startingoutasanensembleandsaidwhilesheenjoyedthevirtually-made-for-televisionperformanceinitwasn’tthesameasperformingforalive“Asadancer,lookingatalltheaudiencefromstage,it’sagreatexperience,”shesaid.“IenjoythewholeexperiencefromstarttoThereisnotonethingIdon’tenjoy.“Doingitforsomanyyearsinspiredmetoback.Theatmosphereandthelovefromandeverycastmemberisjustfantastic.”Rosalianastarteddancingwhenshewasandbecameinvolvedinthe
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A report to the Monday, August 15 council meeting stated that the site was identified in the Mernda Strategy Plan as the home of the Mernda Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility, however, a general residential zone was applied to the site when the land was developed.
Whittlesea council is hoping to rezone land on Plenty Road in Mernda to enable the Mernda Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility to be built on the Councilsite. will ask Planning Minister Lizzie Blandthorn for authorisation to prepare and exhibit an amendment to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, enabling the land at 1470, 1475W, 1485 and 1485W Plenty Road to be rezoned from general residential to public park and recreation.
‘‘ atmosphereThe and the love from each and every cast member is just fantastic ’’ - Rosaliana
Average code one ambulance response times in Hume and Whittlesea topped 16 minutes in the three months to June as demand on the service continues to soar. Ambulance Victoria responded to 4788 code one call outs – incidents requiring urgent paramedic and hospital care – a 33 per cent increase from 3599 in the three months to JuneThe2021.average code one response time was 16 minutes and 12 seconds, up from 14:26. Ambulance Victoria benchmarks require crews to respond to code one calls in 15 minutes or less. In Hume, 59.6 per cent of calls were responded to in that timeframe. In Whittlesea, paramedics were called to 3642 code one calls, up from 2845 12 months earlier. The average response time was 16 minutes, up from 13:57, with 62.6 per cent of crews arriving in 15 minutes or less. Ambulance Victoria said performance has been impacted by staff furloughing due to the Omicron variant, time spent transferring patients at health services and sicker patients who have deferred care. It said that offload teams to rapidly transfer patients to hospital care are now being expanded to 14 public hospitals, including Northern Hospital, and a further times.fiveareinplanning,inabidtoreduceresponseAmbulanceVictoriaactingmetroregion
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Victorian Ambulance Union secretary Danny Hill said the increasing response times in outer suburban areas, such as Hume and Whittlesea, were a reflection of the strain on the“Wheresystem.you see the metropolitan response times start to blow out, it normally is in the areas surrounding the outer peripheral areas of Melbourne, like your Craigieburn, Sunbury, King Lake, places like that. Mernda, those sort of areas, are often where you see [times blow out], because a lot of the resources are concentrated in the city, but the hospitals are also concentrated closer in. They’re always transporting patients away from where their branches are,” he said.
He said equipment were among the things bought with the state government funding for theTheprogram.funding came from VicHealth’s JumpStart! program aimed at building communities through food, art and play, as well as from the Ward-Ambler Foundation.
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director Jess McGowan said paramedics were being called to 1800 to 2000 cases daily across the state, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to put “unprecedented pressure” on the health system. Across the state, paramedics responded to 97,928 code one cases between April and June, making it the busiest quarter in Ambulance Victoria’s history, the organisation said. “We’re working hard to relieve pressure in the system with more paramedics on the road and more resources at hospitals to help offload patients faster,” she said. “[We] continue to ask the community to help us by saving triple-0 (000) for emergencies.”
Part of VicHealth’s Future Healthy initiatives, community groups submit their ideas on how they would support children, youth and families to get physically active, learn and share knowledge about their own food and identity and connect via the arts and cultural and play-based activities.
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A new Whittlesea sports program is tackling youth isolation, especially following pandemic restrictions, with a special focus on migrant groups.Whittlesea Community Connections children’s program worker Serdar Tackiran said the Kids Get Active program was andsportsageddiverseduringimportantconnection,”connectinglocalchildrenthroughteamsports.“It’sbecomeawaytotacklealackofsocialhesaid.MrTackiransaidthiswasparticularlyinthefaceofisolationexperiencedCOVID-19inthepasttwoyears.“Migrantandculturallyandlinguistically(CALD)kidsaretargeted,”hesaid.MrTackiransaidalmost100localchildrenfiveto17yearsoldhadbecomeinvolvedinlikeAFLfootball,cricket,netball,soccerbasketball.
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children’s program worker Serdar Tackiran is helping CALD kids overcome isolation via sport. (Damjan Janevski) 292489_04
The shopping strip along the Alexander Avenue shops in Thomastown is set to get an upgrade. We’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas about what improvements you would like to see along the shopping strip and in the surrounding area to make it a safer and more inviting place. We’re planning on improving the accessibility and safety in the area and your feedback will shape what that looks like.
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Have your say Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to have their say on next year’s council budget and Community Plan Action Plan. Council is asking the community for feedback on what it should prioritise in the budget via a survey on its website. The first stage of consultation closes on September 4.
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Time is running out to catch Sesame Street favourites Elmo, Cookie Monster, Bert and Ernie and Super Grover in Mill Park. The Sesame Street Circus Spectacular will be next to Westfield Plenty Valley until August 28, bringing joy to the young and young at heart. The circus will feature world-class aerialists, jugglers, acrobats and motorcycle daredevils from Argentina, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, Spain, Africa and Australia. The show was written and produced in Australia and includes the original Sesame Street voices that were recorded in New York especially for this production.
Showtimes Attractions’ managing director Keith Brown said the 90-minute show will delight“We’reaudiences.absolutely delighted to be bringing this incredible circus production to town, create some fun and add smiles to faces young and old,” he said. “This circus spectacular will leave everyone spellbound. We have a line-up of the most incredible circus stars from around the world that will amaze you with their creativity and artistry. And of course, the Sesame Street characters are sure to entertain, no matter what your age.”
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Briefs Aitken Boulevard closures Southbound lanes on Aitken Boulevard in Craigieburn between Central Park Avenue and KFC are closed until Wednesday, September 21 as part of the Craigieburn Road upgrade. Major Road Projects Victoria said entry and exit to Craigieburn Junction shopping centre will remain open during the works, however there will be no right turn from Aitken Boulevard into Craigieburn Junction. Detours are in place via Central Park Avenue and Waterview Boulevard. The signalised pedestrian crossing from Craigieburn Junction to Craigieburn Central will also be closed. Pedestrian detours in place via wayfinding signage, MRPV said.
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also located, with glassware and what are believed to be pre-cursor chemicals in two different locations on the property,“ police said.“Police subsequently seized five stolen cars, a stolen speed boat, six stolen trailers, three stolen motorbikes and a stolen prime mover truck, as well as various drugs of dependence, including methylamphetamine, MDMA, GHB, prescription medications, heroin and flares.”ABulla man, 57, and a Bulla woman, 45, possesswerechargedwithtraffickdrugofdependence,drugofdependenceandhandlestolen
Over the past week several meetings have taken place between Cor Cordis, the new administrators of the Colmont School, staff, independent schools, in particular Ivanhoe Grammar School, and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority. Cor Cordis has also met with the Department of Education and Training, Independent Schools Victoria, Catholic Education Commission of Victoria Ltd, and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.CorCordis said the Colmont School’s landlord has agreed to provide a rent free period until the end of September that will enable continued accommodation of school boarding students until they transition to their new schools and accommodate the continuation of the administration process.
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goods, police said. According to police, the man was also charged with theft, criminal damage and possess distress signal and was remanded to appear at Broadmeadows Magistrates Court on September 5. The woman was also charged with commit indictable offence whilst on bail. She was onunrelatedCourtbailedtoappearatBroadmeadowsMagistratesonSeptember29,policesaid.AnotherBullaman,43,wasarrestedforanmatterandisexpectedtobechargedsummons,accordingtopolice.DetectiveSergeantSteveBoskovskisaidthe Vehicle Crime Squad would continue to target those contributing to organised motor vehicle crime in the state and shut down any illegal activity of that nature.
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Three Bulla residents have been arrested and various drugs and recovered stolen cars, trailers a prime mover truck and speed boat seized following an investigation into the theft, rebirthing and on-selling of stolen vehicles.TheVehicle Crime Squad, with assistance from the Hume Criminal Investigation Unit, Fawkner Divisional Response Unit, Dog Squad, Vehicle Examination Unit, Hume City Council and the Environment Protection Road,Authority,executedatapropertyonSomertonBulla,onWednesday,August10.“Asuspectedclandestinelaboratorywas
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A group of year 12 students from Colmont School have found a new home at Ivanhoe Grammar School. The school, which has a campus in Doreen, welcomed some of the Kilmore school’s students on Monday, August 15. Colmont, formerly known as Kilmore International School, was closed by administrators earlier this month, leaving students to find new schools for the reminder of the year. Administrator Cor Cordis said all year 12 students, who are studying the international baccalaureate (an alternative to VCE) and their teachers had the opportunity to enrol at Ivanhoe Grammar School. “The school has been incredibly supportive and will ensure all new students have a buddy to make the transition easier during this time,” Cor Cordis’ Rachel Burdett said. “We have been able to work with various schools and transition the current year 11 and 12 international students which at this stage should be complete by the end of the week.”
“We are continuing to work with interested parties in relation to whether there is a longer term position for the company,” the administrators said. “Our priority is and always has been to ensure the students and the community is looked after. The next few weeks will involve detailed investigations and reviewing any forthcoming proposals.”
“There are a number of businesses and operations currently on our radar, so if you are acting illegally or profiting from illegal motor vehicles, parts or scrap metal, you can expect a visit from us,” Detective Sergeant Boskovski said.
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Free N95 and KN95 masks will be handed out by the state government protect vulnerable Victorians. Premier Daniel Andrews and Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas said more than three million masks will be handed out to the community through state-run testing sites, community health services across Victoria and across the public transport network.
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8 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 NEWS STARWEEKLY.COM.AU Subscribe to the Northern Star Weekly Digital Edition FREE 12481470-NG07-21 SIGNNOW!UP Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school 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.Schoolsacross Hume and Whittlesea will begin welcoming their 2021 prep pupils from Thursday. This week will also mark the opening of three new primary journeySchool starts SIGNNOW!UP Airport bid for more power development PhillipStreet,Dallas,and waste would have significant and far-reaching “How strike appropriate balance journeySchool starts Scan this QR code to subscribe Or visit northern.starweekly.com.au/subscribe Print and Online Sales Executive Star Weekly Star Weekly seeks an enthusiastic sales executive to work across our print, digital, social and online platforms. Star Weekly is an independently owned company which prides itself on its long history of community experience but also its investment in the future. The successful applicant will need to possess good people skills to enable them to meet with local businesses to sell solutions through our advertising platforms to help promote their business. Sales skills/experience: • Ability to maintain existing professional relationships and to create new ones • Ability to meet defined sales and activity targets • Excellent listening skills • Accuracy and attention to detail • Effective time management to meet deadlines • Ability to operate in a team • Demonstrates initiative and flexibility • Effective oral and written communication Applicants will need their own reliable vehicle for which we will provide an allowance. The position is salaried, plus we offer an open ended commission scheme. Send your application letter and resume to: Mandy Clark Group Advertising Sales Manager mandy.clark@starnewsgroup.com.au 12518321-AV43-21
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The Wollert community came together at Northside Park on Saturday, July 30 for a free tree-planting day to celebrate the successful family-friendlyentertainment1200eventandThomastownchiefYoucompletionofWhittleseacouncil’sLoveWhereLiveWollertcampaign.CounciladministratorPeitaDuncanandexecutiveCraigLloydwerejoinedbyMPBronwynHalfpenny,familiescommunitygroupsatthecouncil-runandsharedintheplantingofmorethantreesandshrubs.Games,face-painting,abarbecueandcontributedtoafestiveandatmosphere.“Itwasfabulous–muchhigherthan expectations! Lots of fun activities, free drinks and barbecue, and a variety of plants to choose to suit the age group and physical abilities!” local resident, Yuki said.
ff events, community information sessions and school education programs about safely disposing of waste and reporting illegal dumping.“Thistree-planting day was council’s chance to say thank you to our residents. They’ve contributed to making Wollert an even better place to live and showed a tremendous communityspirit,”MrLloydsaid.Councilsaidthecommunitywaste drop-off events were a huge success, with about 300 residents attending. More than 26 cubic metre of e-waste was collected across the five events, along with 58 cubic metres of cardboard, 20 cubic metres of soft plastics, 40 cubic metres of polystyrene and numerous batteries and printercartridges.
Rhiannon Smith and Shelley Portelli with Roger Sutherland. (Supplied) paramedics Westmeadows paramedics Rhiannon Smith and Shelley Portelli have been reunited with a patient they helped treat after he experienced stroke-like symptoms. Roger Sutherland was telling his partner a story about his daughter in June 2020 when he and are often only present for a few minutes. When Roger’s partner noticed stroke-like signs, she immediately called triple-0 () and two ambulances arrived quickly; one being the Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU). Ambulance Victoria (AV) Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics Rhiannon Smith and Shelley Portelli started treating Roger just before the MSU arrived on scene. Roger encouraged people to become familiar with the signs of a TIA which mimic a stroke, which include, Facial droop, inability to lift Arms, slurred Speech and Time the F.A.S.T signs.“Rhiannon and Shelley were both so empathetic and caring; I know this is expected from Ambulance Victoria paramedics but they were exactly that – I’m eternally grateful to them, not forgetting the MSU crew who I am also extremely grateful of as well,“ he said.
The Love Where You Live Wollert campaign ran throughout July to foster a sense of includedcouncil’scouncilandofcommunityconnectionandprideinthesuburbWollert,bycleaninguplitterfromthestreetshelpingWollertresidentsconnectwithservices.MrLloydsaidresidentshadembracedinitiativesoverthemonth,whichfreerecyclingande-wastedrop-o
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Fifty-eight cubic metres of cardboard was collected during five waste collection events in Wollert. (Supplied)
We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions
Mobile connectivity in the northern suburbs is set to improve, with the state government partnering with Optus to build new mobile towers and upgrade existing ones. Two mobile towers will be built and three existing towers upgraded to 5G as part of the government’s Connecting Victoria program. The upgrades will improves coverage in Attwood, Gladstone Park, Keilor North, Melbourne Airport, Sunbury, Tullamarine and Westmeadows, the government said. The works will be carried out between 2024 and 2026, delivering improved services across more than 135 square kilometres in areas north of Melbourne, benefiting more than 27,000 premises.
Mernda Line 9pm 26 Aug to 3am 28 Aug 1am to 3am each night, 3 to 4 Sept Clifton Hill to Mernda 3am to 9pm, 28 Aug From 9pm 2 Sept to 4 Sept Clifton Hill to Reservoir 9pm to last train, 28 Aug 29 Aug to 2 Sept Parliament or Clifton Hill to Reservoir
Bulleen Road, Bulleen Until SeptLanes closed intermittently overnight between Bulleen Park and Greenaway Street
Greensborough Road, Macleod, Watsonia and Yallambie Until SeptLanes closed intermittently between Lower Plenty and Watsonia roads
referral.cancer,availabletheawithinitialcancerfiveimpactedMcGrathwomen,everysaid.supportedwantliverole.andcarethecancerpassionwithsupportingforResearchtheandlivingcarehasbeenappointedbythefoundationtoprovideandsupporttopatientsandtheirfamiliesinMelbourne’snorth-east.MsWallacewillprovidephysical,psychosocialemotionalsupport,andwillbebasedatOliviaNewton-JohnCancerWellnessandCentreatAustinHospital.MsWallacehasbeenabreastcarenurse25yearsandsaidsheispassionateaboutfamiliesthroughtheirexperiencebreastcancer.“I’vebeenfortunateinbeingabletofollowmyinsupportingthoseaffectedbybreastformanyyearsandamexcitedtotakenextstepasametastaticMcGrathbreastnurse,”shesaid.MsWallacesaidthatbeingasourceofsupportguidanceiswhatdriveshereverydayinthe“Iwanttoenablemymetastaticpatientsto‘well’nomatterwhattimelinetheyhave.Ithemtofeelconnected,empoweredandthroughtimesofuncertainty,”sheWith57peoplediagnosedwithbreastcancerdayinAustralia,includingbothmenandthereisanincreasingneedforspecialistbreastcarenursestosupportpeoplebythedisease,thefoundationsaid.RecentdatasuggeststhatapproximatelypercentofpatientsdiagnosedwithbreastinAustraliahavemetastaticdiseaseatbreastcancerdiagnosis,whileothersearlybreastcanceratdiagnosiswillhaverecurrencethatismetastatic,accordingtofoundation.McGrathbreastcarenursesaretohelpanyoneexperiencingbreastfreeofchargeandwithoutadoctor’s McGrath metastatic breast care nurse Kathryn Wallace. (Supplied) A boost for breast care
Hurstbridge Line 8.30pm 6 Sept to last train 19 SeptMacleod to Hurstbridge
The government’s $550 million Connecting Victoria program is fast-tracking improvements to mobile coverage and Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy Minister Jaala Pulford said the government knew that connectivity lags outerpeople’sareholdingbackbusinessesandaffectingeverydaylivesinMelbourne’ssuburbs.
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Connectivity improvements
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 65 already gone. We’re also continuing works on North East Link and upgrading roads to improve travel times.
Road disruptions: Closed roads and lanes Bridge Inn Road, Doreen 8pm to 5am, until 25 AugBetween Independence Boulevard and Yan Yean Road Barry BroadmeadowsRoad, Until SeptBetween Pascoe Vale Road and Yinnar Street
Key feedback from the report made it clear that improved mobile services are needed in this area to keep pace with population growth, helping to boost tourism and the local economy.
Earlier this year the government released the Connecting Victoria engagement report, voicing the needs of more than 11,000 Victorians for better mobile and broadband connections.
MTIA8064 Check before you travel at bigbuild.vic.gov.au
Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions
Thompsons Road, Bulleen Until OctLanes closed intermittently overnight between Barak Street and the Eastern Freeway
Whittlesea patients with metastatic breast cancer will benefit from the support of a new McGrath Foundation breast care nurse. Metastatic breast care nurse Kathryn Wallace
Helping reduce the cost of living burden
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There have been media reports of GP staff quitting their jobs after being yelled at and threatened by patients. (That’s not just something local, by the way. A recent report in England found that “persistent abuse of doctors compounds the emotional toll on staff,
Just like everyone, I am sick and tired of the pandemic. We’re all really over it, and over hearing about the flu and monkeypox and Japanese encephalitis and shingles and every other disease the world is currently throwing at It’sus. little wonder that all starting to feel a bit ragged around the edges. health concerns for of and frustration – and, sadly, we’re seeing exactly that play out sometimes in our region.
By Christopher Carter, chief executive, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network
are always on our minds, but
Only a few months after our Australian-first Sick Pay Guarantee initiative was launched, more than 30,000 casual and contract workers have signed up and more than $6 million has been paid to workers in frontline jobs like hospitality, retail, and aged care. Casual and self-employed contract workers who do not have access to any sick and carer’s pay are encouraged to check their eligibility and sign
We all understand the pressures being faced by families and individuals from the rising cost of living. The Victorian government has introduced several measures to support people and their Currentbudgets.Victorian government measures to support household budgets include the $250 Power Saving Bonus for all Victorians. Over one million Victorian households have applied for the $250 Power Saving Bonus since its launch on July 1. The incredible uptake of the program will be supported with an additional $205 million to ensure that every Victorian household can access the one-off $250 payment. Households can apply for the Power Saving Bonus by visiting the Victorian Energy Compare website or call 1800 000 832. We are providing rebates of up to $1400 for solar panel (PV) system installation, for homeowners and rental properties plus the option of an interest-free loan. So far almost 8000 homes from the Whittlesea Local Government Area have had solar panels installed through this program.
Patients are being encouraged to be patient with health professionals. (iStock)
For patients, patience is the key
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ittakebitspeakwearhelpdamagesmorale,andthreatenspatientsafety”.)Therearesomesimplethingswecandotoout.Whenyouturnupatthesurgery,amask,maintainsocialdistanceandrespectfullytostaff–theyknowyou’reaworried,becausetheyaretoo.Andifthingsabitlongerthanusual,well,that’sjusthowis–everywhere–atthemoment.
By Bronwyn ThomastownHalfpenny,MP
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us they are not always receptionistswithrequireprofessionalit:anmanyvirusesperpetuallybruises.cancer,conditions,adultstheyandgetcomesclinicskeeplifebetterhaveworkplace.demandshowever,inourfaces.Foronesectionofourcommunity,therealitiesofourcurrentmedicalaretheverydefinitionoftheBeingsickofthepandemicdoesn’tmeanwetobeunkind.Itseemsclearthatweallgethealthcareifwedowhatwecantomakelesshellishforthepeoplewhosejobitistousormakeuswell.Doctors,nursesandreceptionistsinourGPandhospitalsarethefrontlinewhenittokeepingusandwell,andhelpingusbetterwhenwefallsick.AswellastheebbssurgesofCOVID-19andseasonalviruses,havetodiagnose,counselandsupportandchildrenwithawiderangeofotherincludingdiabetes,kidneydisease,depression,andbrokenbonesandAndtheyhavetodoitinteamsthatareshort-staffedduetothesamethatlaytherestofuslow.This,ofcourse,addstothedifficultiesofusexperiencewhenwegotobookappointment.There’snodoubtaboutarrangingtoseeaprimaryhealthcareaboutprettymuchanythingcanpatience.So,stressedandworriedpatientscombinedstressedandexhaustedGPs,nursesandsoundslikearecipeforconflict
If the matter isn’t urgent, plan ahead to make your appointment.If you have mild respiratory symptoms, consider going to a Respiratory Clinic instead of your GP. Googling locations is easy. It’ll take the pressure off a bit. And, above all, don’t be mean. Even when you’re wearing a mask, people can see when you smile.
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What is your favourite book? PeopleoftheBook, by Geraldine Brooks. Caz Dunell Promisetown playgroup leader, Thomastown What are you reading at the moment? At the moment I am reading RubyRedShoes goestoParisby Kate Knapp. What is your favourite book? My favourite book is Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes. A popular Irish writer whose work I devoured in my 20’s. She tries to make sense of the confusion of emotions in early adulthood with a wicked sense of Irish humour. You feel like the characters are your dear friends.
Josie Mitzi Hume children’s library technician
What are you reading at the moment? As my customers are under 10 years old I spend most of my time reading kids’ books. It helps me to know what’s trending and what’s new so that I can make recommendations. I have just finished reading a few new picture books written by local authors which are really special as most of the community know the characters in the stories.
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GrannyFrannybyKarenSheltonFicheroux is a true story about her mum who found purpose and passion knitting clothing and generositythetoysforpeopleinneedinAustraliaandalloverworld.Agreatbookaboutkindnessandandgivingbacktothecommunity.
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What is your favourite book? At the moment I love reading a new book called Our Library by Donna Rawlins and published by Wild Dog Books. It’s a wonderful book about families who love visiting their library, not just for books but for fun activities. Everyone is welcome at the library and inclusivity and diversity has been included in the beautiful artwork of the book. librariesIhopeourcommunityfeelthesameaboutourinHume.
To celebrate Book Week, readers from across Whittlesea and Hume shared what they are currently reading and their favourite book. Here’s what they said … Leanne Murphy Doreen author What are you reading at the moment? Catherine’s Gift. Dr Catherine Hamlin has made her life about improving the lives of women suffering from obstetric fistula. I myself had birth trauma (requiring six operations including an ileostomy bag) so reading this book bought tears and shared isexperiencewiththewomen.Catherine’sstoryincredible.
Readers share their best reads
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Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 13 FINALLY A LIFESTYLE RENTAL COMMUNITY FOR OVER 50s Providence Lifestyle Yarrawonga is well located, our pristine village is only a short stroll from the beautiful Lake Mulwala. Lifestyle villages are a great choice for over 50s to downsize but not everyone wants to, or can afford to tie up the capital to buy into one. Apartment blocks only offer short term leases and retirement villages are known for high entry and exit fees. Providence Lifestyle offers boutique living where you can rent rather than buy and live in a friendly safe gated community with great facilities to enjoy life. 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM HOMES • Home and landscaping packages from $309 per week* • Long term leases from 10-19 years available • Secure gated community • Clubhouse facilities to enjoy • Brand new bespoke homes To find out more or download the home brochures go to yarrawonga.providencelifestyle.com.au *Terms and conditions apply. All images artist impressions only. Karen Van der Steeg Providence Yarrawonga Lifestyle Coordinator T 0475 755 981 E karenv@providencelifestyle.com.au BOWLSLAWN GYM AREABBQ COMMUNITYHALLNO ENTRY OR EXIT FEES $1 PA MEMBERSHIPCLUBWELCOMEPETS GATES CLOSE DUSK TIL DAWN 10-19LEASESYEAR MANAGEMENTEXPERIENCEDBEAUTIFULHOMES FACILITIESCENTRAL REGISTER NOW FOR OUR FREE RENTAL SEMINARS WOULD YOU LIKE TO RENT RATHER THAN BUY INTO A LIFESTYLE VILLAGE? By popular demand, we have added a new seminar on 27th August at 10.00am for a 10.30am start at the Sebel at Silverwoods. Only 60 tickets per seminar available and you must provide your driver’s licence. Morning tea and coffee provided. REGISTER NOW at yarrawonga.providencelifestyle.com.au view this online SCAN ME! 12552364-SN26-22 BUSINESS IN FOCUSAdvertising feature villagescommonplace,futurelifestylefromrightsizersaentertainingownasarea,facilitiesoverhouseenoughrentfinancialmoneyissueswiththeIbbotsonlease.andorforhomes“ableLifestyleYarrawonga.foroverpavedhousingDemandfornewpropertysolutionsdrivenbyaffordabilityandtherentalcrisishasthewayforabuild-to-rentboutique50slifestylecommunities.Developmentapprovalhasbeengrantedalong-termlifestylerentalcommunityinDevelopedandmanagedbyProvidenceYarrawonga,residentswillbetoleaseone,twoorthree-bedroominasecure,gatedcommunitybetween10and19years,withnoentryexitfeesorquarterlyrentinspectionsnomarketreviewsforthetermoftheProvidenceYarrawongadirectorMichaelsaystheconceptaddressedagapinmarketandwouldgiveseniorsstrugglinghousingaffordability,securityorrentalafreshoption.“Manyover50sdon’twanttotieuptheirinproperty–oritdoesn’tsuittheirposition–andmanyarereticenttoshort-termbecauseitdoesn’tofferthemsecurityandcertainty,andmovingevery12monthsisharderwhenyou’re50,”MrIbbotsonsays.Residentshaveaccesstocommunalincludingaclubhouse,alfrescoandbowlinggreen,andpetsareallowedeachsix-starenergyratedhomeisonitsfencedlotwithaprivategardenandarea.MrIbbotsonsaystheprojectwasattractinghighlevelofinterestfromdownsizers,andretireeswhowanttomovethecity.“Webelievethesebuild-to-rentboutiquecommunitiesarethewayoftheandpredictthey’llbecomejustasbuild-to-buylifestylehave,”hesays.
“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 spacedintherightwayanddetachedhousing brings a more spacious resort feel than high-riseProvidenceapartments.”RentalLifestyle Community Yarrawonga is expected to start construction later this year. Head to providencelifestyle.com.auwww.yarrawonga. for further details or contact Karen Van der Steeg, Yarrawonga Lifestyle co-ordinator on 0475 755 981. The project has attracted interest from downsizers wanting premium facilities. (Supplied)
Hopes for apet ‘miracle’Chance Animal Rescue (SCAR)is appealing for support to keep its SafeHouse for Pets program running.The program provides temporary carefor the pets of owners facing challengesvictims of domestic and familyviolence.SCARchief executive MarisaDebattista said the program allowedowners to find safe, permanent housingwithout worrying about their animals.“We safely house the pets of peopleescaping violent situations and afterthese animals while their ow seeksafe refuge,” she said.“Once they have secured permanentsafe housing we reunite them.“The tears and look of pure joy onowners’ faces when they are reunitedwith their pets again after a traumatictime is just incredible.”Ms Debattista said SCAR receivedcalls daily asking for help, but that it wasstruggling to make ends meet, puttingthe program’s continuation at risk.She said SCAR was “looking for amiracle” to keep the refuge open.Details: secondchanceanimarescue.com.au Michaela Meade
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■ Pat, 0433 789 754, or Sylvia, 0417 170 142
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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.
Playing for the first time is free. ■ sunburybc@gmail.com
Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available.
Leonie, 0401 764 182
If you’re 55 or older and would like to make some new friends.
If you’re a passionate crafter and want 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.
Creative arts and fitness Banksia Gardens Community Services is running yoga and jewellery making classes every Tuesday.
Sunbury & Macedon Ranges Toastmasters helps its members develop their public speaking, communication and leadership 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
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■ Doug, 5428 3317, or Teresa, 9746 3402 Craft and conversation
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Sunbury Seniors 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.
■ 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.
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 of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.
■ https://meltonmensgroup.home.blog/ Melton Over 50s Social Group A friendly group of people aged over 50, who enjoy each other’s company while attending events and outings such as dinners, shows, dancing, cinemas and more. If you live in the Melton area and would like to meet new friends, in a welcoming group environment, this is for you. ■ Marlene, 0498 329 290 Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739 is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication Noah Fasa playing a piano donated to the St Albans community. (Damjan Janevsk) 293618_04
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.
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.
Lunch-317411976767and-Learning-CentreWeekly-Community-Roxburgh-Park-Homestead-Community-www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ 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.
Rotary 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.
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The Sunbury Combined Probus Club meets every fourth Thursday of the month at the Sunbury Football Social Club at 10am. ■ Carmel, 0416 477 271
■ 0434 400 754 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 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 Melton Men’s Group Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5-8pm at The Gap on Graham, 5 Graham Street, Melton. Focusing on Senior Men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in our activities including; carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
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Sunbury Ladies Badminton Club Get involved with a welcoming, fun, social group of women who have spread the word of ladies badminton since 1999. Social games are on Mondays, 9.30am-noon, and team competitions are on Thursdays, 9.30am-12.30pm at Eric Boardman Reserve, Wilsons Lane. ■ sunburylbc@gmail.com
Sunbury Combined Probus Club
Toastmasters
Come have a chat Delve into deeper topics and enjoy intriguing conversations by joining the Table 8 Discussion Group. The key theme for the coming months will be kindness. The chats take place every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am at Macedon Lounge, 40 Victoria Street, Macedon. ■ Carol, 0431 186 575 Family History and Heritage Society
■ https://bit.ly/3jvM6oJ 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. Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badminton Club has a new extra playing time on Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at
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The Sunbury Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at the Sunbury Bowling Club from 7pm. ■ sunburyrotary@gmail.com
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■ Tai-Chi-for-Health-317365848797https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Eventbrite/ Reservoir Dogs Catch the Mount Players adaptation of the Quentin Tarantino classic ‘Reservoir Dogs’ with an all female cast ,until September 4 at the Mountview Theatre in Macedon. Evening performances are at 8pm and Sunday Matinees at 2pm. Tickets are between $25 and $30. ■ https://bit.ly/3bJQBLR HarmoniX Vocal Company Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday, 7-9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday, 7-9.30pm. Both groups rehearse at Dulap Wilim Hub, 11 Leichardt Street, Sunbury. No auditions required, just bring your love of music. ■ harmonixvcinc@gmail.com
Chill Out Sunbury Are you between 12 and 18 years old and want to engage with other young people, participate in activities such as trivia, games, art, music, competitions, personal development and more? Chill Out Sunbury is for you. It’s free and happens every Wednesday, 3.30-5.30pm at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 51-53 Evans Street. ■ https://bit.ly/3lmVgVh Adult education Banksia Gardens Community Services is running adult education courses including an introduction to computers and brushing up on English skills.
16 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 No. 095 No. 095 No. 095 ACROSS 1 Pass (6) 4 Suggestion (8) 9 Theoretically (2,5) 11 Eighth of a mile (7) 12 Body of water to the East of Italy (8,3) 13 Belonging to a male (3) 14 Backlight device (8) 16 Rectal irrigation (5) 19 Zest (5) 20 Seasoned smoked beef (8) 22 Take unlawfully from (3) 24 Condition for agreement (11)an 26 Gambling buildings (7) 27 Retention (7) 29 Wild guess (4,4) 30 Withdraw federation (6)from DOWN 1 Self (3) 2 Edible shoots (9) 3 Prefix meaning above (5) 5 Decline (6) 6 Long-lasting (9) 7 Laziness (5) 8 Law (11) 10 Very large, plant-eatinghorned,animals (6) 12 Representation of an abstract meaning (11) 15 Hundreds and — (9) 17 Destroy (9) 18 Prizes (6) 21 Mess (6) 23 (US) (5)ruminantBovine 25 brick (5)Sun-dried 28 Ogle (3) PUZZLES QUICK DECODERCROSSWORD WORDFIT 9-LETTER WORD 5x5 QUICK QUIZ To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box. No. 095 98 64 4 817 3 43 72 62 52 1 1867 8725 14 8 51 easy 394 8 163 5 637 81 7 629 46 78 246 15 9 medium 3 3149 4 52 18 47 5 75 89 94 86 96 7 39 24 hard No. 095 SUDOKU 1 How many legs does a crab have? 2 A mortar is often paired with a what? 3 What country is the band Blackpink from? 4 The Queen’s Gambit is a move in what game? 5 The offspring of two different breeds is known as a what? 6 Bobby 'Boris' Pickett is a singer famous for which spooky 1962 single? 7 Who is the current highest ranking Australian tennis player? 8 What character does Jason Statham (pictured) play in the Fast & Furious movie series? 9 ‘To every action, there is equal and opposite reaction’ is one of whose laws of motion? 10 In 1927, the Australian federal parliament moved from where to where? ADVERSARY,area,arras,array,arrayed,arrays,aver,avers,dare,dares, dear,dray,drays,dreary,dryer,errs,radar,rare,rase,rased,rave,raved, raver,raves,rayed,rays,read,reads,ready,rear,rears,revs,saver,sear, sera,vary,very,yard,year Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”. D E Y D S S C A T O E R E D E S D O S E S O C T A L T H O S E E R R E D D E E D S R R AA S V 19 words: Good 29 words: Very good 39 words: Excellent Today’s Aim: 3 LETTERS ACE ADO AGE APT ASK ASS AVO CAN CAP CAR DIM EAT EEL EGG ICE OFF PEA PER RAN ROD SUP TAP TAR TEE 4 LETTERS DREW ELMS FLEE ITCH LEST MORE PARK PORE SECT SEEP SICS STAG TAPS TEST 5 LETTERS ABODE ACRID ADMIT APPAL APPLE AROMA ASSET BEADS BOARD CASTE CRAMS DUNGS EERIE ELECT ENEMA ENSUE ERROR EVENS EVENT EVOKE GALAS GENES GOODO IMAGE IRATE KNEES LEAFS LEASE LISTS MASTS MATTE NODES ORBIT PARSE PAVES PRESS RAISE RESET RIDER SCRAP SHADE SMOCK SNEER STEER STOPS STORE TIDAL TORSO VERSE WIELD 6 LETTERS COOEES MAGPIE PETROL PICKLE 7 LETTERS APPAREL DECLARE ONESELF PRESENT REVERIE SANDMEN 8 LETTERS EMULATED PARANOID TELEVISE TERRIFIC 12345678910111213 14151617181920212223242526 L Z Y O W G D R U C M S A I T X N F B K Q J E H V P Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down. NOTE: more than one solution may be possible 26-08-22Puzzles and pagination © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com 239415768 175968243 521896374 816732495 648253917 983547621 457689132 392174586 764321859 easy medium hard 329851674 948615732 463187259 651472983 537928416 185294367 874369125 216743598 792536841 824653917 731825496 195437682 567219348 648971523 472586139 913748265 259364871 386192754 1 14 7 20 2 15 8 21 3 16 9 22 4 17 10 23 5 18 11 24 6 19 12 25 13 26 HP 1.ANSWERS:102.Pestle3.SouthKorea 4.Chess5.Hybrid6.MonsterMash7.Alexde Minaur8.DeckardShaw9.IsaacNewton’s 10.MelbournetoCanberra
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5. Before the rule change in 2001, how many points did a player have to score to win a game of table tennis?
28. Which champion cyclist was elected to the Parliament of Australia for the Victorian electorate of Corio, holding the seat for 17 years?
14. What is the recreational sport 'spelunking'?
22. Which country recorded its biggest ever win against Australia with a 48-17 Rugby Championship victory ?
1. How many silver medals did Australia win at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
24. Kalyn Ponga and Kurt Mann last played for which NRL club?
25. Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis caused a stir after seemingly accusing Pakistan bowler Muhammad Hasnain of doing what?
21. Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson won how many league MVP Awards during her WNBA career with the Seattle Storm?
6. In NFL, what is the name of the player position that snaps the ball between his legs to the quarterback to start each offensive play? Which team did the Chicago Bulls beat to win their third consecutive NBA Championship in 1993?
11. Which four-time All Australian player recently announced his fromretirementAFL?
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4. Which player will captain the Gold Coast Suns in the AFLW’s seventh season?
26. What jersey number did NBA legend Bill Russell famously wear during his playing career with the Boston Celtics?
13. Which former athlete currently captains the Australian Davis Cup team?
27. Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson played a total of 134 games for which two VFL/AFL clubs?
15. How many Grand Slam singles titles did commentator John McEnroe win?
3. Once the Commonwealth Games are held in to Victoria in 2026, how many times will Australia have hosted the games?
18. Which AFL team suffered an 84-point loss to Port Adelaide in Round 22?
29. Before an BaseballforFernandobannedsuspension80-gameforapositivesubstancetest,TatisJrplayedwhichMajorLeagueteam? Which horse won the 2012 Melbourne Cup?
18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 23 August, 2022 SPORTS QUIZ
10. What is the name of the fictional sport played in the Harry Potter series of books?
19. Who won the world heavyweight boxing title in 2015?
23. Which Australian state or territory is reportedly close to hosting the 2022 NRL Grand Final?
16. At 17 years of age, which Premier League team did David Beckham begin his professional career with? 17. In diving, what does the term 'entry' mean?
2. Which country has won the most consecutive Davis Cup titles?
12. Who became the first cricketer to take a hat-trick in The Hundred women’s competition?
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20. Australian athlete Jemima Montag won gold in which sport at the 2022 Commonwealth Games?
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Interior Niro has pretty good interior space for its class and the styling is attractive with a relatively modern look. The Niro Hybrid has 425 litres of boot space with the rear seats up, or 1419 litres with the second row folded. To achieve this volume there’s a space-saver spare under the boot floor.
we did as part of our road test reviews. The squared off rear end mean that the getting in and out of the back part of the cabin is easy. Rear seat passengers also have space but if those in the front set their seats back a long way some in the back may find their legroom is tight. It makes sense to take people who are going to be sitting in these seats to come along to the showroom and try them out for size. This may mean you not buying this model and perhaps trying a larger Kia, or perhaps going to look at rival cars. There are air vents in the back of the centre console so the passengers have an even more pleasantHyundairide.says the hybrid models have combined fuel usage of 4.0L/100km for the hybrid. We used three to four litres per hundred during open road driving and five to seven litres per hundred kilometres in city and suburban running. Summing up Kia Niro hybrid is an exceptional vehicle in many ways, it has minimal fuel consumption if driven correctly and is still pretty economical if you push hard. It’s attractively styled and practical. Combined with that very impressive warranty it’s certainly one to be added to your list of vehicles under consideration in its class.
The model we tested has a 10.25-inch central screen as well as a 10.25-inch instrument display. These sit in a wide panel that stretches across most of the front of the dash area. The quality is high and it’s easy to read them at a quick glance. This is an important safety feature as, despite my best intentions, I do tend to look at the centre screen to change radio stations or for other reasons.
Kia Niro is packed with power
Driving Performance is very good with the usual instantaneous response from the accelerator that’s such a delightful part of any vehicle with electricity as part, or all, of its powertrain.
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likehaveIt’sacomparativelyheavyvehiclesoitdoesn’tahugeamountofgetupandgothatweinourvehicles.Thoseusingitinanormal manner will almost certainly find it more than adequate.Handling is good as Niro and other Kia models are specially set up to suit the needs and desires of Australian drivers. It turns in promptly and holds the road at speeds that them-direction.bySomeyou’reasaren’tlikelytobeusedbydriversoffamilycars.Thereisahead-updisplayforthedriver,buthappensalltoooftenitdoesn’tworkwellifwearingpolarisingsunglasses-asIdo.carmakershavepreventedthisproblemanglingthedisplayinaslightlydifferentKiamaycaretotrythisinanupdatehere’shoping.Thefrontseatsareagoodsizeandwefoundcomfortableevenafterseverallongdrives
The squared off rear end makes for good interior space. (Pictures: Supplied)
MODELGLANCERANGE Niro S HEV: $44,380 Niro GT-Line HEV: $50,030 Niro S EV: $65,300 Niro GT-Line EV: $72,100
By Ewan Kennedy, Marque Motoring Kia Niro is a small SUV that’s available in two efficient FWD electrified powertrains, the Hybrid Electric (HEV) and full Electric (EV). The previous Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) has been dropped with the latest (MY23) update which arrived here in April 2022. Niro is a fairly large vehicle for its class, indeed it’s not far short of being a medium sized model. The wheelbase is a lengthy 4.72 metres. It is 4.42 metres long, 1.83 metres wide and has a height of 1.55 metres. Kia has an impressive seven-year unlimited tohavefollowedtodistancewarrantyonallitsmodels.Itcontinuessurpriseusthatveryfewothermarqueshavethislead.Surelyitisn’tbecausetheydoubtsabouttheabilityoftheirvehicleslastsevenyearswithoutproblems?
Engines / transmissions Niro has a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 77kW of power and 144Nm of torque. It combines with a 32kW 170Nm electric motor to produce 104 kW and 265 Nm.
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Chris Elder and Anthony Dell’Orso put the defensive pressure on. (Tara Murray)
Laurimar may be through to its first Northern Football League division 3 grand final, but the work is far from over. The Power, who have been getting closer each year, beat South Morang in its semi final on Saturday, 10.10 (70)-5.14 (44) to win through to the decider. The Power led by 12 points at half time before kicking five goals to two in the second half to come away with the win. For Power coach Jimmy Atkins it’s a bit of relief that they’ve finally got through to the final match of the year, especially after sitting on top for most of the year. “It was a good day,” he said. “We’ve saved our best football for finals. “The guys who have been around since day dot are pretty excited and happy. There’s still one more game left though.” Atkins said their contested work was really strong and had set up the match for them. He said the first half was really tight.
Atkins said it was in the midfield where they won the game, led by the likes of Jake Richards and Luke Wilson. The Power will now get a week off before the grand final. They will face the winner of South Morang and Old Eltham Collegians. The Turtles beat Kilmore in the other semi final.
The Melbourne combine will be held on October 9. There was no representative from the three clubs selected to attend the AFL national combine. Club interviews and medical screenings will be conducted at Marvel Stadium across the first two days of the Combine, with physical testing to be held at Melbourne Park on October 9.
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“He has been super impressive.”
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Broncos hoping to build
Foster said what impressed him most about the group was their attitude and their desire to keepHeworking.saidthere was a never die attitude was something that really impressed the coaching group.Leading the pack for the Broncos was teenager Anthony Dell’Orso. It was him rallying the troops and helping them get back into the game in game two. He would finish with 24 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals. The next day he backed it up with 29 points, 12 rebounds and four assists before fouling outFosterlate. said they knew Dell’Orso, who is off to America to go to college, had the talent it was whether he could make the transition from junior to senior basketball. “He has really done that and really got the job done,’ he “Unfortunatelysaid. it’s probably the last time we’ll ever see him play for the Broncos. “We’re so happy for him to go to college and go and do bigger and better things, that’s what our league is about helping the young guys go somewhere.
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Power through to first grand final after solid win
“We were in control of the scoreboard for most of the game,” he said. “The first half was pretty tough before we kicked away in the third“Wequarter.wereable to hold on in the last quarter.”
Foster said making finals and pushing the top side capped off a season he was pretty proudAfterof.things didn’t go their way early, Foster said they had one eye on the future.
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Jovan Petric, who hails from Keilor, and Spotswood’s Matthew Payne, are the two Western Jets invited. Petric played three games at the under-18 national championships earlier this year.
“We had a number of different issues … Some player turnover and stuff,” he said.
The Hume City Broncos are hoping to use this year to build for the future in the Big V men’s stateThechampionship.Broncoswere knocked out in the semi final against the minor premiers, the Sunbury Jets, but it wasn’t without a fight. After the Jets had taken game one of the best-of-three series, the Broncos came from 17 points down in game two to snatch the win and force it to a decider. There would be no comeback in game three, with the Jets winning, 106-95. Speaking after the game, Broncos coach Matt Foster said in the end they were beaten by a better team. “They have lost two games all year and won 20, we knew it would be tough and we tried to give it a crack and we did and they were better really,” he “They’resaid.agreat team and we showed for bits of it, that we can hang with them but we couldn’t get it done overall.”
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anfinalpointsbeBearsintoanfinalsthelighterhowAtkinssaidonSundaytheywereyettodiscusstheywouldapproachthenextfewweeks.“Wehaveafewsorebodies,soitmightbeaweekonthetrack,”hesaid.“Wewilltrytokeepthestructureprettymuchsametogetthatrhythmandmomentum.“Ourreservesandunder-19sareplayingaswellsowe’lllooktostickalltogether.”Indivision1,Thomastown’sseasoncametoendagainstDiamondCreek.Havingsnuckfinalsinthefinalroundoftheseason,thewerelookingtoupsettheCreekers.Atthreequartertimethatlookedasitmightonthecards,withtheBearsleadingbythreeagainstaninaccurateCreekers.TheCreekersfinallykickedstraightinthequarterandwithfivegoalstoone,sealed11.13(79)-9.3(57)win.
Some of the brightest footballers from Melbourne’s north-west will have the opportunity to test in front of AFL selectors at the state combine. Two players from each of the Northern Knights, Western Jets and Calder Cannons have been selected for the AFL state combine. A total of 66 players have been invited to test across three different state combines.Thestate combine lists are selected via club interest levels, with players requiring a nomination from at least two AFL clubs to be invited. Northern Knights’ Cooper Harvey is one name that is on the list. The Yarrambat junior is the son of VFL/AFL games record holder and former North Melbourne champion Brent Harvey. Cooper Harvey has played five games for the Knights this season, named in the best Harvey’stwice.Knights teammate Darcy Edmends has also been selected for the state combine. Edmonds has played just three games for the Knights this year. Calder Cannons duo Paul Pascu and Rye Penny have been selected to attend. Pascu is from Oak Park, while Penny is the latest young gun to come out of Gisborne. He has played six games for the Cannons this year.
The Turkish international was recently appointed the club’s fourth coach of the year and set a massive task from the start.
Tullamarine had to pull something special out of the bag to complete the perfect Essendon District Football League women’s division 2 season on AimingSaturday.tocomplete the perfect season with a win against Airport West in the grand final at Windy Hill, the Demons were pushed like nothing they had faced this season. The Demons started well before the pressure of the Eagles, led by Shae Montrose and Cheyene Macumber, rose in the second quarter.TheDemons still led by three points at half time, but the Eagles could have easily been in front having had more scoring shots. them.”coin[Barclay]exactlyherainwasbeyearswe’vewereother.andhasyearsfootysaid.havingadmitshaveGippkeepfor(18).one,goal,lastpoints.Theyaway,hadhalfTheEagleskickedthefirstgoalofthesecondtohitthefront,asituationtheDemonsnotbeeninallseason.TheDemonscouldhaveeasilyjustfellbutitsawthemgotoanotherlevel.kickedthenextoneandledbyfiveNothingwouldsplitthetwoteamsinthequarter.BothteamshadtwoshotsonbutneitherteamcouldfindanotherwiththeDemonswinning,3.5(23)-2.6EmilyAngelidiswasnamedbest-on-groundhereffortsindefence,includinghelpingthedivision’sleadinggoalkickerEmilygoalless.ThepremiershipshowshowfartheDemonscomeinashortperiodoftime.Demonscoachandpresident,PeterLabbadhewasn’tkeenonthewholeideaofawomen’ssideatthestart.“Formetocoachthegirlsisveryironic,”he“Ididn’twantanygirlsattheTullamarineclub.“NowI’vecoachedthemandit’sbeenthreeofhardwork.It’sthebestthingtheclubhadforalongwhile.“It’schangedourdynamicandatmospherethemenandwomenjustgetaroundeach“Morethan90percentoftheseniormenheretoday.Itjustshowsourculturebeentryingtochangeoverthelastfivehaschanged.”Labbadsaidthematchwasnevergoingtoahighscoringeffort.Hesaidintheenditatossofthecoin.“Wedidsayitwasgoingtobeuglyandthemadeitharderanditstoppedourrun,”said.“Itbroughtthembackintoitanditwaswhat[AirportWestcoach]Marcuswassaying.“Itwasgritforbothsides.YoucouldflipaattheendofadayandI’msoproudof
Demons produce magic Emily Angelidis was named best on ground. (Jamie Morey Photography)
season,Cannonsandgoingworrieddefensivearementalitygoingshowedtheimplementing”goingtowasagainstandgoodandbackplayingtowrongtheunderstandingfirstgetwhole.”forgame,”wrackingremaining.fatematches,Dandenonghelpend.ambitionscoachingatwhatinseeingare,this,beenabroadgroup,”andpositiveenergyintoafragileplayingGulumsaid.“I’vealwaysfollowedthemwhileandplayingoverseasandit’spartofwhoIam.“KnowingIcomefromaclublikeHumeCity,andnowwheretheyitisagreathonourandgreatthingtheclubachievedsomuchbeingtheNPL.“It’shumblingandI’mproudofseeingthey’vebecome.”ThisisGulum’sfirstcoachingrolethislevel.Hesaidworkingwithstaffoverseasgavehimtoreturnhomeandcoach.GulumwasthrownrightinthedeepHehadtwogamesthisseasontotheclubavoidrelegation.Acomefrombehind2-1winagainstThunderinthefirstofthosewasenoughtosealtheside’sinthetopflightwithoneround“Itwasveryexcitingandverynerveasitwasaveryimportanthesaid.“Itwasacrucialthreepoints,notjusttheplayinggroup,buttheclubasaGulumsaidhejustwantedtotryandtheconfidencebackinthegroup.“WhenIfirstcamein,oneofthethingsIwantedtohaveaproperofwasthementalityofplayinggroupandwhathadgoneinthatroughpatch,”hesaid.“IknewwhatIhadtoworkwithbringtheconfidencebackintothegroup…Weneededtobringtheconfidencelevel.“Theyareafantasticbunchofboysabunchofboysthatcanplaysomefootball.”Gulumsaidtheside’swillingnesstodeterminationtowinthematchtheThunderunderthatpressuremassive.Hesaidthatwassomethinghewantedseegoingforward.“ThesearesomeofthevaluesI’mtoimplementandhavestartedhesaid.“OneofourvaluesforthegamewaswillingnesstonottogiveupandtheythatandhaveshowedthatagainintotheOakleighCannonsgame.“Wewanttobuildawinningandmindframe.Whentheygoingoutthere,togetoutofthatmindset.Beingdefensiveandaboutlosingagame,they’retogooutthereandplaytowingetthreepoints.”HumewassettofacetheOakleighinthefinalroundoftheafterdeadline.
After the second quarter where they struggled to get the ball forward, Labbad made some key positional changes. Courtney Annett, who was controlling the ruck, was moved forward. Co-captain Tricia Devine, who was quiet up forward, went into the“Imiddle.hadto make them,” Labbad said. “Courtney took four big marks in the second half.“Trik started to get the ball out of the middle, where she had been shut down in the half forward line where she was dominating all“It’sseason.good to have that versatility. It was all about fitness and that fitness gives me the opportunity to change it over.” Both of those two players could have easily been best on ground. Labbad also spoke highly of Angelidis for her best-on-ground performance.“Emilyhad never played back line and we had an argument at the start of the year about her playing at full back,” he said. “I saw her run and her one-on-one work and this year it changed our whole dynamic. She’s used to running in the middle and she was“Sheamazingwasan amazing assistant coach.” As well as being happy for the girls, Labbad said on a personal level the win was pretty special.“I’vehad 49 years in footy and for me and I’d never won a flag and never played in a grand final,” he said. “I had coached four losing grand finals too.”
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New Hume City coach Ersan Gulum said it was an easy decision to come back and help out the National Premier LeagueHavingside.started his playing career at Hume before going on to the biggest stage and representing his country, Hume is part of Gulum’s DNA.
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“It’s my junior club and they’re in desperate need for a coach they knew could bring energy and positive vibes
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By Tara Murray
Rebecca Hipworth (Jamie Morey Photography)
McIntyre steps down as coach
Jacana is on the hunt for a new senior coach with Glenn McIntyre deciding to stand down from the role at the Essendon District Football League division 2 club. haveforshortly.toughforor70abouteverymoreatfooty.quarters,we’rebeneficialmethods.and100visionandsaid.standplayedprivilegepostandrecently,club’sofrecess.theforFriday,inastatementontheirsocialmediaonTheJaguarsthankedMcIntyrehistimesincetakingontheroleatendof2019astheclubcameoutofItsaidMcIntyrehadenduredonethemostchallengingperiodsofthehistory.“WhilsttimeshavebeendifficultourimprovementunderGlennhiscoachingteamhasbeen,”thesaid.McIntyresaiditwasanhonourandtocoachthesidewhereheahugepartofhisfootball.“AfterthreeyearsI’vedecidedtodownfromthemainjob,”he“I’dliketothankFrank[Gough]thecommitteeforbelievinginmyfortheclub,andbackingmeinpercent.“ThankyoutothecoachingstaffplayerswhoalsoboughtintomyI’mconfidentthiswillbeintheyearstocome.“Ifirmlybelieveitwon’tbelonguntilnotonlycompetitiveforfourbutalsowinninggamesof“Ouryoungerplayersaredevelopinganastronomicalpaceandarelookingcomfortableatseniorlevelwithgame.“Thereismuchtobeenthusiasticforthefuturewhenyouconsiderpercentofourplayinglistisaged21younger.”McIntyrealsothankedthesupportersstickingwiththeclubduringthetimes.TheclubwilladvertiseforacoachTheysaidtheywouldalsoadvertiseareservescoach.Theclubdidn’treservesthisyear.
The Jets started well with Alex Quigley getting plenty of the ball but they were able to get any real good Best-on-groundopportunities.medallistEloise Freeman provided the Mores plenty of run, while their smalls of Chiara Gaurino and Clara Toperosa were winning the midfield battle.
“They set up well behind the ball and have got good players who can run and carry and break the line,” he said. “They used that to their advantage and we couldn’t stop that and couldn’t control the ball.“We had three or four with the flu all week and they couldn’t train, which wasn’t at an ideal time.
The Burgers produced one of their best performances of the season to dismantle Westmeadows finals hopes. After leading by 20 points at quarter time, the Burgers were able to maintain that lead at halfSeventime.goals in the third quarter blew the game open for the Burgers, as they led by 58 points at the last break. While the Tigers are a good finishing side, this was even past them. The Burgers finished off the match winning the last quarter to win, 18.14 (122)-8.9 (57). The preliminary final will be held at Highgate Reserve on Sunday. In division 2, the incredible turnaround for Keilor Park has continued as it became the first side through to the grand final.
The season is over for Westmeadows, while Tullamarine will have to make the most of its second chance in the Essendon District Football League division 1. Both the Demons and Tigers had tough days on Sunday in their respective semi finals against Airport West and West Coburg. The Demons faced the task of trying to upset Airport West to win their way into the grand final. The Eagles had lost just one game for the year and beaten the Demons twice during the season. It was the Demons who led at quarter time by eight points, before the Eagles hit the front with eight goals in the second quarter. The lead was extended to 38 points at the last break. There would be no last quarter comeback from the Demons. It was the opposite as the Eagles piled on the goals, while keeping the Demons goalless in the final quarter. The Eagles won, 21.14 (140)-7.9 (51). Anthony Prestia kicked three goals for the Demons, the only player to kick multiple goals for his side.
(83)-10.8preliminaryHeightsthepremiershipwinandDevilscoachPaulGuicaswasaveryrelievedhappymanafterthe12.10(82)-8.8(56)againstOakPark.TheDevilsdidn’tfieldaseniorsidein2018.Theclubislookingforitsfirstseniorsince2001.TheKangarooswillfaceCoburgDistrictsinpreliminaryfinal.TheLionsbeatBurnsideintheothersemifinal.OakParkwillplayCoburgDistrictsinthefinalaftertheLionsbeat12.11(68).
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Phillip Smith, Daniel Devine and Prestia were the Demons best. While the Eagles are through to the grand final and have the week off, the Demons have a preliminary final date with West Coburg.
Greenvale was under pressure all day (Jamie Morey Photography) Jets proud despite loss By Tara Murray
The Mores got on top on the scoreboard in the second quarter and when they got the first goal of the third, the game was all but over. They would kick the only goal of the last quarter, which was the icing on the cake. Newton said they were beaten by a better team on the day.
“No excuses, they were the better team on theNewtonday.” and the playing group, while disappointed, were proud of their achievements. They set out to play finals at the start of the year, which they achieved.
“From where they’ve come from their first year a few years ago, they had one win and a season and half later they’re playing off a grand final, I couldn’t be prouder.”
Some days on the football field it just isn’t your day, and for Greenvale, it came at the wrong time of the year on Saturday. The Jets entered the Essendon District Football League women’s division 1 grand final against Strathmore as favourites, but went home disappointed. The Mores came ready to play and were able to control the game throughout the midfield and back line. The score line reflected that, with the Mores winning 6.4 (40)-1.2 (8). Jets coach Troy Newton said in the end it wasn’t their day. “We had one of those days,” he said. “What we tried to do didn’t come off and didn’t go our“Sometimesway. you have those days and today was one of those. “We started alright. I think we were in the contest for most of the day and even though the scoreboard doesn’t really show it. “We had a lot of half opportunities, you need some of them to go your way to win and today wasn’t our day.”
Tullamarine get a second chance after big loss
Phillip Smith was Tullamarine’s best on Sunday. (Joe Mastroianni).
“There are still a good dozen players who are 21 or under,” he said. “Our core group is still very young and we probably need a bit more experience, those mature bodies, those players in their mid 20s that have played a little bit more football. “We have the nucleus there, we will be back.“They are really united at Greenvale and have a really good culture and they’ve all brought into that. “They are going to stick together and we will be back and we’ll work on what we need to so we get another opportunity.
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Demons vow to use grand final pain to build Mernda will use this year as a place to build
Upfield is going up to state league 1 north-west, Mill Park’s quest just fell short. Entering the final round in third, Mill Park ended the season there, with second-placed Westgate getting a final round win.
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“The boys did the job and showed that they were here for the club and showed what they were made of. “The guys won on the pitch.” Upfield had no issues against Lalor United on Saturday, winning their final game of the andthissidesaidwhatpromotions.out,earnedduenorth-westThewin.onseason6-1,meaningtheywereabletocelebratethefield.Thereservesfinishedwitha4-1ItcapsoffabigcoupleofyearsforUpfield.sidewasontopofthestateleague3lastseasonwhenitwascalledofftoCOVID-19.Upfieldwasoneofthefewsidesthatpromotionwithanotherteampullingmeaningthey’veearnedtwostraightHannasaidtheycouldn’thaveimaginedthey’vedonethelastcoupleofyears.Hetheyhaddreamedofbeingastateleague1anditwouldnowbeareality.“Thetargetwastogetpromoted,”hesaidofyear.“Mid-seasonwemadethecalltotrywinthetitleafterwinningsomuch.
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wantedHurstbridgebut2.3day.HurstbridgeonteamfinishedfromfinalfinaldivisionfromintheNorthernFootballLeaguewomen’s3competitionaftermakingthegrandforthefirsttime.TheDemonsfellshortinSunday’sgrandtoHurstbridge,buthavecomealongwaythestartofthepre-season.TheDemonsontopoftheladderandwerethefirstthroughtothegrandfinal,butfellshortSunday.DemonscoachChrisHoystedsaidwasjustthebetterteamontheInalowscoringmatch,Hurstbridgewon(15)-0.0(0).“Itwasdefinitelynottheresultwewanted,it’sthewayitgoesunfortunately,”hesaid.“Wehavealwaysbeenaphysicalteamandmadeitmorephysicalandtheyitabitmore.“Whenourplayersgottheballtheywere
Sports shorts Big V Hume City Broncos’ imports Chris Elder and Briana Gray have been nominated for the Big V most valuable player awards. The pair have also been nominated for the all star five in the championship divisions. Anthony Dell’Orso has been nominated for the youth player of the year as has Harmony Harder. In division 1, Craigieburn Eagles Carley Cranston is nominated for the youth player of the year. Cranston has already won the youth league one women’s most valuable player.
Upfield president Wally Hanna said the playing group had stood strong in the last few weeks despite everything going on. “We got the championship,” he said. “It’s been more challenging the last two to three weeks having lost those points. “We should have had it three weeks ago, but it came down to the final game.
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“Everyone will be stronger for it,” he said. “A lot of young girls in the side will benefit from this year and we will only get better for it.”Eltham won the premiership in division 2, beating St Mary’s, 4.9 (33)-2.6 (18). In division 1, Diamond Creek beat old rivals Darebin Falcons. A five goal blitz in the final term saw the Creekers come from behind to win, 8.9 (57)-5.5 (35).
Tara Murray Gulia Ceravolo was one of Mernda’s best on Sunday. (Joe Mastroianni). 292752_10
Upfield finally get title
Upfield is the highest ranked team in Hume besides Hume City which plays in the top NPL flight.Hanna said this title was for more than just the“Thisclub.is good for the community and the people and squad who have been on this journey. We are proud of the community in Dallas. This is for the community and sponsors asWhilewell.”
EDFL Greenvale nearly pulled off a come from behind win against Avondale Heights in the Essendon District Football League premier division. Neither side had anything to play for with finals already out of the equation, with Avondale Heights dominating the first half. The Jets kicked 10 second half goals, but fell just short, losing 12.15 (87)-11.13 (79). Fort Caruso kicked three goals in the loss for the Jets. The Jets finish the season in seventh. EDFL Keilor made it back-to-back premierships in the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division competition. The Blues controlled the grand final against Aberfeldie from start to finish to get their third premiership in six years, winning 5.4 (34)-0.2 (2). Sabine Navarro was named best on ground.
Northern FL Bundoora will enter finals on the back of a tight win against North Heidelberg in the Northern Football League division 1. The Bulls jumped out of the blocks before the Bulldogs slowly pegged them back with the margin just three points at the last break. Four goals to two in the final quarter, sealed the 15.8 (98)-13.14 (92). The Bulls finished the regular season in second. They will face Montmorency in a qualifying final in the first week of finals.
Upfield celebrates securing the state league 2 north-west championship. (Joe Mastroianni). 295108_01
The drama of the last few weeks was forgotten on Saturday as Upfield secured the championship and promotion in FV state league 2 Havingnorth-west.beenthe top team all season, Upfield’s title hopes were put on hold after they were deducted six points by Football Victoria for playing an ineligible player. But the side’s dominance across the whole season was enough, with a 6-1 win against Lalor United sealing top spot. It’s been a massive few weeks for the Dallas-based club, with their reserves also winning the championship.
“With COVID we didn’t know if the players still had the motivation to play good football.
pinged straight away. We also wasted a lot of opportunities going forward and weren’t able to“Theyconvert.just wanted it more and they did what we couldn’t do on the day.” Hoysted said that Hurstbridge sent some girls to their best players to try and shut them down and were successful in doing that. Shenay Reeves, Tianah Teo, Ruby Sommerville and Gulia Ceravolo were the best for the Demons in the loss.
“We have a bright future for the club. It will be a good challenge for us going into state league 1. We won’t be aiming for the title next year, we’ll look to finish in the top four and build from there. “We want to start looking at trying to be a National Premier League side.”
While disappointed not to come home with the premiership, Hoysted said they were so proud of the group and what they achieved. Several of the players came up from the under-18s.“Whenwe started in November how far we’ve come, it’s a credit to them for having a big dip all year. “We were unlucky with the result, but they say you have to lose one before you win one.”Hoysted said this year was only the start for this group of players. The Demons have gone from two wins in their first season in 2018 to a grand final this year.
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