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Lions roar to victory After a number of near misses, South Morang are finally the Northern Football League division 1 premiers. Having made at least a preliminary final every season since 2014, the Lions have been on the big stage several times before. On Saturday they overcame a slow start against Laurimar to come away with a 13.10 (88)-11.7 (73) win. ■

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South Morang celebrate during Saturday’s grand final. (Nathan William Media)

Hume won’t buy property By Laura Michell

recommended not buying the site, which has an estimated price tag of $3.5 million to $4 million. Residents have questioned whether council obtained an independent property valuation. The report said that while some in the community wanted council to buy the property for its heritage values, council’s June 2019 application to have the building added to the Victorian Heritage Register had failed, with the Heritage Council finding the building was “not rare or uncommon”. Cr Joseph Haweil said council’s budget did not make provisions for the purchase of the site or the cost of works to make the property

suitable for use. “Unfortunately this business case … does not come close to adding up for the purchase of the site by Hume City Council,” he said. “We don’t know the impact of the fire, we don’t know if the building is salvageable, we don’t know what council’s … liability would be, and we don’t know what the building would be used for. “It’s timely that we draw a line under this issue … and we work to ensure the current permit holders deliver on the specifications and conditions of their permit.” ■

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The former Shire of Broadmeadows building in Ardlie Street, Westmeadows, won’t be purchased by Hume council despite the community calling for the site to be kept in the city’s hands. The site at 11-17 Ardlie Street includes a bluestone building, which councillor Chris Hollow described as a “meaningful” and “historical” part of the municipality. At council’s July 11 meeting, he asked council officers to investigate buying the site to keep it in public hands and preserve it for the future, after a group of Westmeadows residents raised

concerns about the site’s future. In December 2021, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) approved a planning permit for a residential hotel on the site, after the application was rejected by council in April 2021. The application attracted over 250 objections from the community, with many residents concerned about the development’s impact on the heritage values of the bluestone building. In late December 2021, the building caught fire and was damaged. The property was put up for sale via an expression of interest process in June 2022. But a report to council’s August 22 meeting

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Road closed for school holidays A stretch of Craigieburn Road will be closed for 12 days as part of duplication works. The road will be closed between Hanson Road and Aitken Boulevard in mid-September to early October, although it will be open over the AFL Grand Final long weekend. The closure will enable crews to relocate and install gas, water, sewerage and power along Craigieburn Road. The state government said the works will coincide with the school holidays when there will be fewer cars on the road.

Yuroke MP Ros Spence said the works and overall Craigieburn Road upgrade would improve traffic flow, bus reliability and access to Craigieburn station. From late October, motorists can also expect land closures on Mickleham Road as part of early works for stage one of the road’s duplication. Safety barriers and temporary speed reduction will be in place at the intersection with Somerton Road until mid-2023. Roadworks are also planned for Donnybrook

Road during September and October. The government said construction of a new culvert bridge on Donnybrook Road near Doreen, will begin with bridge strengthening works taking placed between Epping Road and Darebin Creek from Saturday, September 17 to Monday, October 3. Changed lane arrangement will be in place until Monday, November 7. Train passengers can also expect disruptions, with buses replacing trains between Essendon and Craigieburn from 9pm on Wednesday,

September 14 until the last service on Sunday, September 18 as part of works to upgrade signals on the Craigieburn line. Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the government was launching a spring construction blitz. “Our over $20 billion of road and rail upgrades in the west and northwest will continue to remove level crossings and upgrade our roads and rail to build for the future and back thousands of Victorian jobs,” she said.

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Coaches band together for a friend awareness of the work R U OK? does after losing her friend, James, to suicide two months ago. She said that since her friend’s death, she has focused on checking in on friends to check how they are coping. In July she walked 30,000 steps every day to raise money for R U OK? in honour of James, who had just turned 30 when he died. “It’s been a lot … but it made me look into R U OK? more,” she said.

Ms Clow said the CJBA players were excited to watch their coaches compete in the game. “Every team has just jumped on it. It’s such a good cause,” she said. “I want people to know it’s OK to say you are not OK.” The game is at Craigieburn Stadium, 127 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, on Thursday, September 8. Doors open at 5.30 pm. Entry is $2. If you or anyone you know is in need of support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Cr Hollow urged council to consider buying the site, saying some “creative thinking” was required to determine a future use for the site. He said council was looking to revitalise Westmeadows and the site could be used for a global learning centre. In a statement, the Westmeadows residents against the development of the site said they were saddened by council’s decision. “This is an iconic, significant building not only for the community but also for the council. It dates back to the 1860s where it was the Broadmeadows District Roads Board/shire hall. To have the opportunity to have this site returned to community use lost for a second time in its recent history saddens many residents,” the statement said. “This decision is a lost opportunity for the people of Westmeadows. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and the error of our local community losing this historic site will be sadly judged by future generations when the present councillors are long forgotten. Their legacy in this instance unfortunately will be the loss of an important part Westmeadows’ unique history when Hume could have saved it not once but twice.”

Cr Naim Kurt in front of the Ardlie Street property in 2021.

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Rate arrears continue to soar By Elsie Lange Hume council is owed $22.56 million in unpaid rate debts as of June this year, up $2.3 million compared to the same time in 2021. At a meeting on August 22, a report to council revealed general rates were responsible for the majority of arrears, with $21.28 million owing. As of June this year, 49.4 per cent of arrears, or $11.15 million, was old debt, while 50.6 per cent, or $11.41 million, is new debt – relating to

rates raised in 2021-22. Craigieburn ($4.97 million), Sunbury ($2.7 million), Greenvale ($2.5 million), Roxburgh Park ($2 million) and Campbellfield ($1.65 million) had the highest total arrears as of June 30, 2022. According to the documents, of “significant impact” were 4276 COVID-19 payment arrangement applications received between April 2020 and June 2022. Of those arrangements, 1160 are still active – of which 52 were previously with council’s debt

collection agency – and 3116 have been paid in full. The top five suburbs with ongoing COVID-arrangements are Craigieburn (329), Mickleham (148), Sunbury (143), Greenvale (125) and Roxburgh Park (115). Visual heat maps in the report show areas in the central and northern parts of Hume is where most of the debt is outstanding. Hume deputy mayor Sam Misho urged residents with rate debts to organise a payment arrangement, as council had recommenced

collecting interest on outstanding rates on July 1 this year. “It is a high interest rate, it is actually 10 per cent, it’s almost double the cash rate now,” Cr Misho said. “However, if anybody engages in a payment arrangement, interest will not apply – so everyone that has a debt needs to get in touch with council, organise a payment arrangement, pay your debt and you will not be charged any interest. And I’m sure council will actually look at those applications with a passionate view.”

Spectacular opportunity year we’ve been back and rehearsing has been in full motion with a lot of passion and creative energy – I’m pretty sure we got ahead of the rehearsal timeline!” Elizabeth said she enjoyed watching the final show come together on the arena stage. “On stage, I’m able to think about the countless months we spent rehearsing and what that’s come to. We started with a smaller idea and direction and, with the guidance of our creative team and the support of our peers, we gave it life. We’ve gone through this together and we get to the arena and everyone is doing what they love, together,” she said. Elizabeth hopes the spectacular will be good training for a career in stage performance. She hopes to study musical theatre next year. “Performing as Oz in my school’s production of ’We Will Rock You’ in 2019, I realised that my theatrical performance style really suited the genre and I just really enjoyed the combination of singing, acting and dancing on stage,” she said.

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A Mill Park Secondary College student will be taking to the stage at John Cain Arena next month as part of the Victorian State Schools Spectacular. Year 12 student Elizabeth is a principal vocalist in this year’s spectacular, having taken part over the past seven years. “In 2016, I was one of the hundreds of state school students in the mass dance cast. The year after, I took the leap and auditioned for the core casting, fortunately landing the role I wanted: backing vocalist. This was especially exciting because I was able to harmonise (my favourite thing to do in music) and sing a large variety of songs. From 2018 onwards, I’ve been a principal vocalist and one of the key features that I love about this role is the depth of the performance: movement and emotional expression,” Elizabeth said. “This year, I feel more grateful than ever to be performing as a principal vocalist. In the past two years, we experienced a variety of challenges, such as online rehearsals, but this

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Coffee helping create top soil Coffee grounds from cafes across the northern suburbs are being used to conserve and improve top soil as part of the Childs Road upgrade. Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) said the initiative is a first for Victoria’s Big Build – the name given to the state’s network of transport upgrades. Last week, Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister and Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio and Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny welcomed delivery of nearly one and a half cubic metres of repurposed coffee ground compost to the project site in Mill Park, which will nurture the soil and create greener landscaping around upgraded sections of road

and shared user paths. Used coffee grounds equivalent to just over a quarter of a million lattes will be composted into the road project as the Childs Road upgrade supports this new and innovative process to divert food waste from landfill – totalling almost 9.5 tonnes. Sixty cubic metres of coffee grinds, sourced by Reground, will be mixed with topsoil during landscaping – boosting nutrient levels within soil to give freshly planted seeds and seedlings the best opportunity to thrive. On their own, coffee grounds are too acidic to be used straight, but once mixed with other organic matter such as topsoil, they make a

fantastic compost mix. They feed the soil with their high levels of carbon content, potassium and nitrogen. Reground operations manager Julian Bettiol said that thanks to the support of the state government’s Recycling Victoria Communities Fund, the organisation has been able to expand its services and secure meaningful, large-scale partnerships within the circular economy. “Coffee grounds are such a valuable resource; we are so pleased to be working with ACE and MRPV to demonstrate how our economy is moving towards true circularity. his partnership showcases big industry players teaming up with small local businesses to have

a huge impact with sustainability first,” he said. MRPV planning and environment manager Mamode Osikoya said: “Working with services like Reground demonstrates the role local ingenuity is playing as the construction industry drives this state’s circular economy, paving the way for greener roads throughout Melbourne”. As part of the road upgrade, more than 160 trees and 27,500 shrubs will be planted at the site as the project powers towards completion. The Childs Road Upgrade is due to be complete by the end of 2022. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments.

Environmental warriors Students at Hume Anglican Grammar scored a hat-trick recently winning awards for examining ways to reduce waste. Six students at the school’s Mt Ridley campus, in Mickleham, beat teams from 14 other schools in the Hume region to win the two awards. English teacher Shirley Kutin said the school was proud of the students’ achievement. “They are really good role models for the other kids,” she said. The year 8, 9 and 10 students put together a lengthy business proposal that looked at reducing waste and engaging community action on waste-related matters. For a third year in a row, the school won both the Best Business Case and Financials and the Best Overall Solution awards. Announced on August 12, the awards are part of Illuminate Education Australia

which delivers entrepreneurial education programs where students solve problems in the community. The students are now in discussion with Hume council, local industry specialists and the private research university Worcester Polytechnic Institute, in Massachusetts, in the US, to explore ways to put their proposal into action. Business teacher and the school’s careers counsellor Rochelle Rosendale said the students’ business choice was in line with the school’s environmental programs which included recycling. Dora Houpis Students Sarah, Jude, Nathan, Aditya and Gabrielle. (Damjan Janevski) 295324_02

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Hume Men’s Shed in Craigieburn will be able to continue producing useful items for the community – as well as provide a place for men of all ages to come together, make friends, and advance their members’ health and wellbeing, after receiving a grant from Jemena. The shed was one of 21 groups to receive a grant from energy infrastructure company Jemena, which delivers electricity to homes and businesses across Melbourne’s north-west. The shed received $10,000. Hume Men’s Shed president Bruce Tripptree said the grant meant a lot to the group, especially in current challenging times. “A lot of groups like ours have closed due

to lack of funding. As a result of this grant, we can continue to offer many projects to our disabled groups,” he said. Jemena corporate affairs general manager Ian Israelsohn noted that the company was pleased to deliver its largest-ever grants program to a wide range of incredible initiatives. “The last few years have made it really tough for a lot of community programs to continue, and many people are seeking help to ensure others in their communities can stay socially connected, have access to the essentials they need, and have meaningful activities or opportunities to look forward to,” he said.

The sheriff’s office has been undertaking warrant enforcement around the northern suburbs recently as a timely reminder to ensure residents are on top of outstanding fines or they could be targeted. Vehicles at Craigieburn Central with outstanding fines were clamped last week as part of the crackdown. The Department of Justice and Community Services encourages anyone who may be having difficulty paying fines to reach out for assistance.

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Sarah-Jane and Tom in their week three room on ‘The Block’. (Supplied)

Dream renovation gig By Laura Michell Renovating a house in the picturesque town of Gisborne is a dream come true for Gladstone Park couple Tom and Sarah-Jane. The couple dreamed of making a tree change prior to COVID, with Gisborne one of their destinations of choice. But as regional property prices began to soar as Melburnians increasingly fled from the city to the country, Tom and Sarah-Jane found themselves priced out of the market. “We couldn’t save at the rate prices were rising,” Tom says. When the couple learnt Channel Nine’s ‘The

Block’ was filming in Gisborne this year, they jumped at the chance to apply. “Sarah-Jane did the application in the hope of making some money to put towards moving to the country,” Tom says. Tom, a plumber, and Sarah-Jane renovated their own house during COVID, while expecting their daughter, Cleo (now 16 months). Tom says the success of their home reno project – “We’re still married,” he says – gave them the confidence to apply for the show. He said he enjoyed the show more than he thought he would, despite 39 days of rain and temperatures as low at minus six.

“The first bathroom we did was tough,” Tom says. “From there, it got better for us and we worked out ‘The Block’ processes. “Hallway and living rooms weeks were all-nighters, but there weren’t as many as we thought.” He says while being away from Cleo was hard – she celebrated her first birthday while the were filming – knowing she was waiting for them back home gave them the drive and motivation to give the show their all. “I’d do The Block again in a heartbeat and I said that throughout,” Tom says. “We were building our dream home, in our dream area, with someone else’s money.”

Work has started on the duplication of Aitken Boulevard in Craigieburn. Hume council is duplicating the road between Grand and Marathon boulevards in a bid to reduce congestion. Council committed $9.4 million to the project in its 2020-21 budget. The project will include extra lanes in each direction, upgrades to existing intersections and traffic lights, the installation of new traffic lights, the replacement of a roundabout with traffic lights, and the construction of new pedestrian crossing facilities. Council said the work will be delivered in stages to minimise disruption. The intersection of Aitken Boulevard and Grevillea Street will be closed until September 19, with detours in place. Motorists are advised to use Marathon or Brookfield boulevards to access Aitken Boulevard during the closure. Works are scheduled to be completed in 2023. Meanwhile, work is also under way to extend Aitken Boulevard from Craigieburn to Mickleham. MAB Corporation, the developer of Mickleham’s Merrifield estate, is constructing the road between Donnybrook and Mt Ridley roads. The extension is expected to be completed in mid-2023. Details: https://www.hume.vic.gov. au/Your-Council/Projects-and-Works/ Aitken-Boulevard-Duplication

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Party time for old Bulla Shire It’s decided: Hume council will throw a 160th birthday party for the old Shire of Bulla, following a general business item raised in June. The milestone will be celebrated in September to potentially coincide with the Good Vibrations Bohemian Bulla Market or dates surrounding it, and the news thrilled councillor Jarrod Bell. “I think it’s important that we recognise the important history that local government

has played in our community, and that 160 years of some form of local government in the Bulla district area is definitely a milestone worth celebrating,” Cr Bell said. “This report was generated out of a general business item that I moved … officers have provided us with a great opportunity. “They’ve done the research, and they’ve found that there’s a fantastic community event called the Bulla Bohemian Market

which occurs a couple of times a year. “It just so happens to be that the next market coincides relatively closely with our 160th celebration.” Council has recommended the celebration take place to coincide with the market on Sunday, September 18, but has also budgeted for September 16 or 17 if necessary, setting aside between $3050 and $3640 depending on the chosen day.

The market day would be the more expensive option, but fellow Jacksons Creek Ward Cr Jack Medcraft said it was “a great idea”. “It will be, I’m sure, a fantastic celebration of local government and the community,” Cr Bell said. Cr Naim Kurt said he hoped to also celebrate the 165th anniversary of the former Broadmeadows City Council in November.

Job search assistance Victorian Arabic social services (VASS) is the latest recipient of a CSL Behring Community Grants. The not-for-profit has received $25,000 in funding that will assist it in providing its Working Together program that delivers workshops to recent migrants in Hume to help them to build skills needed to find employment. VASS chief executive Leila Alloush said the this grant is invaluable to the organisation. “We have had numerous young people in the community coming to our office for such support and we will now be able to have a dedicated youth worker and social worker support,” Ms Alloush said. The program helps individuals to write resumes, search for jobs, practice interview skills and provides mentoring sessions along with mental health support. The organisation works as a drop in support centre to Arabic-Speaking-Background (ASB) communities, providing services such as counselling, case work, advocacy, community development and a range of other services.

Ms Alloush said the grant was much needed following two years with COVID-19 and will have a positive impact on the people of Hume. “[They will] have greater engagement with developing their future and identifying options and opportunities they wish to pursue, whilst developing new skills and confidence,” she said. The CSL Behring Broadmeadows Community Grant was introduced in 2014, providing funding to support local community projects across the areas of education and training, employment, and support for early childhood and families. Holly McGuinness

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Mickleham health care proposal Hospital patients requiring low levels of care could be housed at the Mickleham quarantine centre under a proposal from the state opposition. The opposition has pledged to investigate repurposing 250 beds at the Donnybrook Road centre to help address the state’s healthcare problems. In a statement, the opposition said a section of the centre could be used to accommodate low-care needs patients who would prefer to receive their support and treatment away from a busy hospital ward.

Under this plan, transfer would only occur with the full consent of patients and would be limited to those who no longer require acute hospital care but are awaiting transfer to longer term accommodation and the support of Australian Defence Force personnel would be sought to help staff and operate this facility. Opposition leader Matt Guy said it didn’t make sense to leave the quarantine centre sitting empty. “We need to take advantage of this facility which in a short period of time could be used to accommodate hundreds of willing patients

who no longer require acute hospital care and would be more comfortable in a setting with full support whilst they await placement into aged care or special accommodation,” he said. Opposition health spokeswoman Georgie Crozier said the plan was about giving patients choice and supporting additional capacity within the hospital system. “Many patients awaiting transfer to longer term accommodation would be more comfortable in Mickleham being appropriately supported than remaining in a busy hospital ward,” she said.

“This plan is about giving patients choice and being supported whilst they await appropriate accommodation. It’s something that could be done immediately to free up some hospital beds and allow more Victorians to be treated in our hospital system.” Liberal candidate for Northern Metropolitan Region Evan Mulholland questioned why the facility was sitting empty when the healthcare system was struggling. “It makes absolutely no sense we’ve got empty beds here in Mickleham, while there is a health crisis in the northern suburbs.”

Be a nature steward Whittlesea council and Outdoors Victoria have opened applications for the Nature Stewards spring program, aimed at individuals who want to better connect with and care for the environment. The program will run for 10 weeks from Saturday, September 17 to Saturday, December 3. Participant Ben Marshall said it’s a great program for people to level up having a positive eco-impact. “Most of us value the natural world and love being a part of it, but not many of us take the next step to find out how to better protect our environment, advocate for our world and take action,” Mr Marshall said. Participants will be educated on their local ecosystems with topics including rocks and soils, fungi, flora and fauna, climate change, becoming a citizen scientist and many more. The variety of topics intends to cover as much as possible over the ten weeks as well as four

field sessions for participants to gain hands-on experience. “As our region grows, the environmental challenges grow commensurately, and this program has given me the tools to help, as well as knowing where to go to find assistance,” Mr Marshall said. The program is open to anyone over 18 and suggested for those who have an interest in caring for land but don’t have a lot of knowledge on how to do so. Mr Marshall said there’s a variety of people involved and highly recommends the program. “I wasn’t expecting the breadth of backgrounds, age groups and areas of interest for my fellow group members,” he said. Applications for the program will close on Friday, September 9. Details: http://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/ nature-stewards/ Holly McGuinness

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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

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Charlie Horse Toys, Whittlesea Educational and sustainable toy store

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The City of Whittlesea has launched the It’s All Here campaign to support all local businesses and help them recover from the impacts of the pandemic. Administrator Chris Eddy said he hoped the program would inspire the community to think local first. “We’re one of Melbourne’s largest and most diverse municipalities and we have more than 18,000 unique and amazing local businesses right here in the City of Whittlesea. Whatever you need – it really is all here.” “The past two years have been challenging especially on our business community – this campaign will encourage people to support local businesses and local jobs,” he said.

Limelite, Thomastown Lighting design and manufacturing

As part of the campaign, we are highlighting eight City of Whittlesea business heroes who champion the message to shop local. Everything you need is right on your doorstep: a toy store, an accountant, a food producer and a cake maker and much more … It is all here in the City of Whittlesea! To find a local business to suit your needs visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/itsallhere

Ness’ Cakes, South Morang Creating edible pieces of art

“We’ve loved seeing the City of Whittlesea growing over the past few years; it’s amazing to see the growth and think that we have had a small part of it.” – Giorgio Linguanti, Owner of That’s Amore Cheese Australia’s only speciality Italian cheesemaker

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Sweet fun for the school holidays These school holidays, sneak in some shopping at Craigieburn Central, whilst kids enjoy a free and exciting action packed school holiday program! Between Monday, September 19 and Wednesday, September 21, Walkers Donuts will host a free Donut Decorating Workshop in the Coles Quad between 11am-2pm. No bookings required. On Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, kids can enjoy AFL Grand Final

Fun with by participating in footy handball competitions – retailer prizes will also be given away hourly. The centre will also be hosting footy team face-painting. These events will be held in the Kmart Quad between 11am-2pm. This is a free event, no bookings required. Between Monday, September 26 and Friday, September 30, the centre will be running Spooky Putt Putt golf in the Big W Quad – 10am-3pm daily. This is also a free event, with no bookings required. Older Kids can also enjoy a latest

release movie at United Cinemas or a fun time at Time Zone! Craigieburn Central foodies will also be offering $5 meal deals for kids which are also sure to be a hit with parents! Craigieburn Central promotes all in-centre events on its website so you can take a look at the start of each month to see what’s planned for the next few weeks. Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre is situated in the heart of Craigieburn and offers

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Apart from pregnancy and childbirth, there are several risk factors for developing incontinence. These include age, being overweight, smoking, menopause, conditions such as diabetes and following bladder and/or pelvic injury and surgery. Mrs Cockerell, said pelvic floor exercises can be done anywhere, any time. Information on how to do pelvic floor exercises correctly can be found on the Pelvic Floor First website at pelvicfloorfirst.org.au. “We have a national continence help line staffed by nurse continence specialists, as well as specific sections on our website with simple instructions on how to perform pelvic floor exercises, and links to resources designed with younger women in mind.” Visit continence.org.au for information, including videos, on how to do pelvic floor exercises, as well options for further help and treatment.

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Great reasons to join the growing Aurora community There are many good reasons to move to Aurora. Here are a few of the top ones. Everything is already on your doorstep Three primary schools, two secondary schools and a range of childcares. You’re sorted for everyday needs at Aurora Village Shopping Centre including Coles and Aldi. The outdoors are all yours to enjoy with a range of sporting facilities including tennis courts, AFL oval, parks and playgrounds. At Aurora, it’s already here.

25kms to the CBD and access to greater Melbourne Aurora enjoys bus routes, and several nearby railway stations. Two direct entrances to freeways make travelling to the CBD and greater Melbourne easier. Enjoy convenient access to the bustling suburbs of the north with these connections.

Join an established community Over 1500 families have already joined the Aurora community. This is your opportunity to be part of an established community with lots going on. Creeds Farm, Galada Community Centre and the new Ganbu Gulinj Community Centre all connect residents to enjoy various activities such as art groups, play groups and fitness classes. Aurora dedicates support to residents through events, programs, partnerships and initiatives designed to empower neighbours to connect with one another.

Your own space close to nature Aurora is always opening a new park or space to play that consider the local environment. With over 20 parks and playgrounds, and more to come, you’re spoiled for choice. Enjoy

Talk to the friendly staff at the Aurora sales office. Right: Enjoy the outdoors by exploring Aurora’s hike and bike trails, and playgrounds.

the outdoors by exploring Aurora’s hike and bike trails. Or choose from a variety of parks catering for different ages and needs including play sets and outdoor gym equipment. Aurora is also home to protected conservation reserves promising open spaces for years to come.

A new land release is coming for spring Register for the Aurora database on auroravic. com.au to receive the first updates on upcoming land releases. The next highly anticipated release in Stage 64 is on Saturday, September 10. The release of 10 lots will feature great sized blocks to build a dream

home. Only a 5 per cent deposit required on land lots. To celebrate the release Aurora is offering free hot donuts from 11am – 2pm, Saturday 10 September at the sales office which is located on Garrong Avenue and Dolly Way Wollert. Complimentary juices and coffee will be available inside the office as usual.

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Creative arts and fitness

Wednesday at the Sunbury Youth Centre, 3.30pm to 5.30pm. There’s a range of arts and crafts to try, and if art isn’t your thing, there’s a wide variety of games. The program is for people aged 12 to 18 years old and is free. 51-53 Evans Street, Sunbury.

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

Chatty Cafe Epping opening The grand opening of Creeds Farm Living & Learning Centre’s chatty cafe is September 7 between 10am and 11.30am at Creeds Farm. An open day will also be held on Saturday, September 17 the farm between 11am and 3pm for the community to come and have a look. ■ https://creedsfarm.org.au/

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

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Are you caring for someone close to you? Go and connect with other carers in your local area, share a light lunch, have a chat at 12pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Head to Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Kyneton. The next meeting is on Wednesday, September 7. ■ 9744 9267 or deb.mccallum@scchc.org.au

Adult education 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

Village connect A new service for older people and carers provided by Macedon Ranges council for residents over 55 years old to stay socially connected, chat with others in the community and enjoy some free coffee and cake. Happening on Tuesdays and Thursday

at cafes across the municipality, there’s sure to be one near you. Check out the link below for more information. ■ https://bit.ly/3AMUrxm or 5422 0262

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

Paper jewellery workshop

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Make wearable jewellery out of paper at a free workshop on Thursday, September 8, 7.30pm to 9pm at the Sunbury Library. Use up old books, magazines and any lovely paper you have lying around and give it a new life. ■ https://bit.ly/3CDEnzk

Get involved with an all-male, auditioned singing group happening on Thursday evening, 7pm to 9.30pm in Sunbury. The group is inviting new members to join. The group also has a mixed choir, DynamiX Vocal Company, rehearsing Tuesday evenings. 7pm to 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

Arts and games night Get creative at the Sunbury Youth Centre as part of an art and games night each

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

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5. What is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing? 6. Who invented the game of basketball? 7. Which professional wrestler plays the role of Drax the Destroyer in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? 8. What position did actor Terry Crews play when he was in the NFL? 9. TD Garden is home to which NBA team? 10. Who is currently ranked as the world’s fastest woman? 11. In which country was champion thoroughbred racehorse Phar Lap born? 12. Who was ranked as the number one player in the NFL’s player-voted top-100 list in 2022?

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Small moves for happy families By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring It may be short on words but ‘family car’ is long on the desirable characteristics of a passenger vehicle: affordability, space, versatility, comfort and convenience, power reliability, fuel economy, safety and last, but not least, looks, all jostle to be taken into consideration. This goes a long way to explaining the success of the five and seven-seat sports utility vehicle, or Mum’s minibus, the eight-seater people mover, which can take the kids and all their kit. However, there is another side to family life. Sons and daughters leave home and start families of their own. It is often left to Mum and Dad to bring the family together with visits to their offspring. A gas guzzling minibus is the last thing the downsized duo needs. This is where a small economical runabout comes to the fore. something like the Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport hatchback, a versatile compact capable of carrying four adults, or a couple and all their luggage, the latter on a considerable road test distance. At an affordable $22,130, plus on-road costs, the car is the entry level to the Yaris line and the only variant with a six-speed manual transmission. The others, including petrol/ electric hybrids, have a direct shift CVT, which adds just $1500. A CVT-equipped hybrid on SX and ZR attracts a further $2000 over their equivalent petrol variants. Ownership costs include a five-year warranty, extendable to seven years, up to 10 years on the hybrid battery and five annual services capped at $195 each. Conveniently to hand on Ascent Sport is standard equipment which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED daytime running lamps, tail and stop lights; auto retractable door mirrors with LED turn signals; and power windows. For the first time on a Toyota vehicle in Australia there are safety features designed to make Yaris the world’s safest compact car. They include front-centre airbags, sensors that can detect vehicles or pedestrians at intersections when making turns and secondary collision braking. A long road . . . the Yaris Ascent Sport hatchback passes the family test.

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Styling The all-new Yaris is shorter and lower than its predecessor, with a longer wheelbase (40 mm). Despite the lower roofline, interior headroom is not compromised, the driver and passengers sitting lower thanks to the new Toyota B-platform. A sporty exterior boasts a stand-out cascading grille, longer bonnet, sculpted door panels, character lines and a shorter rear overhang. There are 12 exterior colours, including Cherry Blossom in the case of the test vehicle, which elicited compliments from onlookers who marveled at the subtle change of hue from off-white to lavender, depending on the light.

there’s access to Sir, Eyes Free, Google Now voice commands. AM / FM / DAB+ digital radio is in the hands of six speakers, while USB video playback is on offer when the vehicle is stationary.

Engines / transmissions The new direct-injection three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine’s 88 kW and 145 Nm forge gains of 10 per cent and 2.7 per cent over the previous 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine, the result of a lighter block and crankshaft, reduced frictional losses and high-speed combustion technology.

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Toyota Yaris Ascent Sport has an all-black interior, offering an open, spacious and comfortable cabin with ample headroom and an up-market ambience with high-quality seat fabrics. Despite a wider centre console, there is no room for an armrest, hence no leaning post for the driver. Gearshift and cup holders take up the space. However, the new platform allows the driver’s seat to be set lower and further back towards the centre of the car, creating an appealing driving position and helping to lower the vehicle’s centre of gravity by around 15 mm. The steering wheel is set closer to the driver, with wider tilt and telescopic adjustments. Electric steering is tuned for a light feel at low speed and responsive feeling at high speed.

Advanced safety technologies include a pre-collision safety system with autonomous emergency braking, active cruise control, automatic high beam, and technologies to assist with cornering, staying in the intended lane and detecting speed signs. A reversing camera and a full suite of brake assist and traction-control systems, including active cornering assist are also standard. Eight airbags include driver, front passenger, two front centre, two front side, two curtain shield. The new front-row centre airbags - a first in class - are designed to offer additional protection in a range of accidents. They can act as energy-absorbing cushions between the driver and front passenger in side crashes, or in passenger-side crashes when the driver is the only occupant. They can also provide safety benefits in rollover accidents.

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AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Yaris Ascent Sport: $22,130 (manual), $23,630 (CVT) Yaris SX: $27,020 (CVT) Yaris ZR: $30,100 (CVT) Yaris SX Hybrid: $29,020 (CVT) Yaris ZR Hybrid: $32,100 (CVT) OPTIONS Premium paint: $500 Two-tone paint: $450

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domestic air travel chaos, or risking catching COVID-19. Fortunately, the kind folk at Toyota Australia found a spare Yaris lying around and offered it up for the drive. As we, the intrepid pair, were about to set off, came the news that an old family friend had died in Melbourne and the funeral was to take place while we were in Sydney. What were the chances of driving on to Victoria and back in the Yaris? Following a phone call to Toyota, every chance. The result was a 3700-kilometre round trip in a vehicle that would have been far from the top of the list in which to tackle such an exhaustive exercise. How wrong we would have been. The entry-level Yaris Ascent Sport had the last laugh, lapping up the highway kilometres, or taking on heavy traffic in the country’s two largest (and congested) cities. Although the lack of factory-fitted sat-nav was a drag. Google is no competition here.

The new 1.5-litre petrol engine produces more power and torque, while using less fuel than the 1.3 and 1.5-litre four-cylinder engines it replaces. Tagged with the ‘Sport’, engine performance is not all that impressive. In slow city traffic high revs are the key otherwise stalling is the downfall. Toyota claims the new Yaris manual uses just 5.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres on the combined cycle. The test car clocked 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres while flitting around towns on the route and 3.7 litres per 100 kilometres on the open road. Total fuel bill came to $286.47, thanks, Toyota. The little motor was quiet enough at low revs but let out a raspy reply when urged to work higher up the scale. The manual gear shift at times was not of Toyota’s usual high standards and needed firm handling to avoid connecting with the wrong gear. On the upside, the new platform underpins a significant increase in body rigidity, which contributes to agility, stable handling, ride comfort and lower noise and vibration. A 270-litre cargo area incorporates a two-level deck board. Big items - two large suitcases in the case of our excursion - can be accommodated with 60:40 split-fold rear seat backs folded flat. Front door pockets take up to a dehydration-beating 1.5-litre bottle, rear door pockets up to a 600ml bottle.

Summary The test took place mostly under clear winter skies, all on sealed roads, the Yaris also coping with early morning frost in the Southern Highlands and being rain bombed on the Hume, all the way to drawing together relatives and friends - a genuine family car.

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Power vow to return bigger and better in 2023 Laurimar coach Jimmy Atkins has vowed his side will return next year bigger and better after the Power lost the Northern Football League division 3 grand final. Playing in their first senior grand final, the Power fell short against a determined South Morang side. The Lions were playing in their third grand final in four seasons, having made at least the preliminary finals every season since 2014. It was the Power which had the better start to the game, leading by 14 points at quarter time despite having less scoring shots. Lions coach Gary Hall said the Power are usually a fast starting team and they had to weather the storm. The Lions got going in the second quarter and hit the front by half time, leading by four points. Both sides hit the scoreboard in the third quarter, with the Lions increasing their lead to 15 points at the final break. The

Lions knew early in the last quarter that the premiership was finally theirs, but the Power didn’t give up, kicking a couple of late goals. The Lions were far enough ahead to claim the 13.10 (88)-11.7 (73) win. For the Power, Jacson Cecil kicked four goals Ethan Bateman was named their best along with Luke Wilson, Nathan Andrews and Jake Richards. Atkins said they were proud of the group and how they had played this year. He admits they were slightly overawed by the moment. “We’re disappointed and it’s slightly upsetting not to get the premiership,” he said. “We’ve got around everyone the last couple of days and everyone is keen to go again.” Atkins said they started the game well, before a period of 10-20 minutes let them down. He said that you can’t do that in finals. While disappointed, Atkins knows there’s still a lot of positives to come from the season.

“We are a very young group,” he said. “We had two under-17s and seven or eight under-19s play. We look to play our own kids and there’s plenty of talented kids coming through. On the Laurimar Facebook page the club thanked all the hard work of the coaches and committee. They also thanked the fans and playing group. “The fans say no more,” the post said. “I know I speak for all the coaches and players when I say it was amazing to see so much teal and black on the hill and around the ground.” The season isn’t over for the Power with its under-19s playing Banyule in the under-19 division 2 grand final on Saturday. With the club’s under-17s and under-16s both making preliminary finals, Atkins said the future is bright at the club. Laurimar fell just short to South Morang.

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Lions finally hold the cup aloft By Tara Murray The years of disappointment were forgotten on Saturday night as South Morang finally claimed the Northern Football League division 3 premiership. The Lions had made at least the preliminary final every year since 2014, including two grand finals, but were yet to win a premiership. On Saturday, they faced Laurimar in their third grand final in four seasons, with eyes on the prize once more. For the Power, it was their first senior grand final having made finals the last few years. Lions coach Gary Hall, who has been through much of the heartache in recent times, said everyone across the club was thrilled to finally get there. “It was a great day for us as a club,” he said on Sunday. “To have the reserves win as well it was a great day. “To have both the reserves and seniors cup in the rooms after the game. We said to the boys to enjoy them as they don’t come often. Most of the boys are still there and haven’t been to bed.” It was the Power which had the better start to the game, leading by 14 points at quarter time despite having less scoring shots. Hall said they didn’t have the best start. “Laurimar is always a fast starting side,” he said. “We were a little flat early on. “We had one more scoring shot in the first quarter, but we didn’t make the most of them early. “They then kicked the first goal of the second quarter before we kicked into gear and the rest was history “We started to control a lot of the play and our run and carry picked up and we were able to get the job down.” Hall said the way they played in the third was when he started to think that the premiership drought would be over. He said despite the last few years, there wasn’t anything special said at half time to get the boys up and going. “A grand final was up for grabs,” he said. “We’d done hard work throughout the year to win it. We just stuck to our structures and match ups. “We wanted them to go out and enjoy the moment and play football, as these moments don’t come around often.” Hall said in the final quarter it was about setting the tempo and not rushing with the game in their control. He said the fans on the side lines got a bit nervous late in the piece, but the coaching staff knew they had done enough. Hall said it was pretty exciting not just for the playing group, but all the supporters who come week in and week out to watch the side. Jake Potter kicked three goals for the Lions, James Hewson, who kicked two goals, was

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Liam Jolly (left) was massive for South Morang.

awarded the best on ground medal. Hall said it was ruck Liam Jolly that impressed him the most. “It was pretty even across the board,” he said.

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“Liam the last two weeks in the ruck. He had to step up with the other two boys [Nathan Stefanile and Aaron Lazaric] missing. “He was enormous. “Samuel Hutton and Bailey Brown in the

middle. The pressure they put on in the middle after losing our two ruckmen had put us on the back foot. For the Power, Jacson Cecil kicked four goals Ethan Bateman was named their best. The premiership is the Lions first since 2011, when they won the division 3 premiership. They found themselves back in division 3 in 2014 after being relegated. Hall said they were keen for another tilt at division 2. “Division 2 is back where we belong,” he said. “It has been a while. It’s a different atmosphere, there’s different ground and teaxms. “It’s put a spring in our step.” Hall said he had already signed on for next season, with the club keen to ensure they can consolidate their spot in that division. In the reserves grand final, the Lions beat Mernda, 14.8 (92)-4.8 (32). Joshua Lansfield kicked four goals in the win. Tuesday, 6 September, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 21

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Season over for Northern Knights and Cannons The NAB League Boys season is over for both the Northern Knights and Calder Cannons. After both winning through to the elimination finals in the wildcard round, the sides had some tough tasks at the weekend. The Knights took it to minor premiers Gippsland Power, just falling short on Saturday. The Knights led at quarter time as the Power wasted their opportunities in front of goal. Three goals in the second quarter gave the Power a one-point lead at the main break. The Knights stuck with the Power throughout the second half, falling just short 8.13 (61)-7.9 (51). Anthony Caminiti kicked three goals in the loss for the Knights. He was named among the best with Darcy Edmends and Flynn Riley. On Sunday, the Cannons season came to an end against the Sandringham Dragons in Ballarat. Both sides had the same amount

of scoring shots in the first quarter, but the Dragons led by 10 points after kicking straighter. The Dragons took control of the game in the second quarter, with five goals to one to lead by 41 points at half time. They continued to increase the lead in the second half, running away with a 12.11 (83)-5.4 (34) win. Jordan Croft kicked three goals for the Cannons, while Isaac Kako kicked two goals. Declan Willmore and Matthew Foley were the Cannons best. Potential number one draft pick Will Ashcroft was best on ground for the Dragons. Meanwhile, Knights’ Nate Caddy and the Cannons’ Mahmoud Taha will have the chance to play on the MCG on grand final day. The two are among the best under-17 players in the country selected to play in the

NAB AFL Futures match. Squad members will come together for a training camp ahead of the match, before being split into two teams. AFL talent ambassador Kevin Sheehan said it was a great thrill to have the NAB AFL Futures match back on the AFL calendar after a two-year hiatus. “The AFL Futures match will give AFL club recruiting staff and football fans the opportunity to see the future stars of our game on the biggest day of the AFL season,” he said. “This will be the fifth time the NAB AFL Futures match has been staged and the first 2019. “All players who feature in the 2022 NAB AFL Futures match will be eligible for selection in the 2023 NAB AFL Draft.” Tara Murray

Paul Pascu was one of the standouts for the Cannons on Sunday. (AFL Victoria)

Demons stars recognised

Des Radoslovic.

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Favourite sons return By Tara Murray The Whittlesea Pacers have welcomed back a couple of favourite sons to lead their Big V men’s division 2 side next year. Des Radoslovic, who started his playing career at the Pacers, before coaching the youth league side to a championship, has been appointed coach. Paul Hughes, who also coached the the club to a youth league men’s has been appointed assistant coach. Radoslovic said the duo were keen to help get the club back to where it was. He said he wouldn’t have taken on the role if Hughes wasn’t beside him. “It’s good to be back home where it all began,” he said. “I started my coaching there and took the youth league team to a championship and Paul was my assistant coach at the time. “The majority of those players are now in the senior program. It’s a good opportunity to coach the guys we used to coach back then, who have Whittlesea Pacers in their blood. 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 6 September, 2022

“We’re getting the family back together again.” Radoslovic coached the Altona Gators men’s side in between his stints at the Pacers. He said a lot of good things were being driven off the court to get the culture back to what it was and get the stands full of fans again at Whittlesea. He said coaching director Shannon Bodley had put some good plans in place and they could see the foundations of what he was doing. Part of that was starting to get some success on court as well. “We’re looking at the bigger picture, the culture of the club,” he said. “It’s about getting the culture right and a professional respectful culture in the senior group. We want the club to become a destination club. “We want to add another piece to the puzzle.” Radoslovic said they didn’t think they needed a complete rebuild of the squad to be back in finals and competing for a title. This year they finished eighth.

“In the last couple of years we’ve had a couple of interrupted seasons,” he said. “Injuries and things beyond our control. “It doesn’t need a complete overhaul. We’ll look to top up after hopefully bringing back a lot of the guys back like Jason Dirkx, Brendan Hughes and Ashley Bryar. They’re quality key players.” Radoslovic said they would look to try and recruit former players back to the club, players with Pacers in their blood. Radoslovic said they were also keen to ensure there was a big focus on providing continuity between the senior and youth league programs. He said the two teams would look to work closely together and they wanted to provide somewhere for all juniors to aspire to. The youth league side played finals this year, with a strong core group of players. “We don’t want them to be strangers to the seniors,” he said.” “We want to see the stands filled with juniors.” The senior men’s team will have try-outs on October 13 and 20.

Mernda’s grand final stars are among those who have been named in the Northern Football League women’s teams of the year. The league revealed the team of the year for its three women’s divisions, with the seasons having already concluded. In division 3, Mernda, which made its first grand final before following short against Hurstbridge, had five players named in the team of the year. Players from all six sides in the division were named in the team. Conceding just 41 points for the season, the Demons have three players selected in the back six. Natalie Todaro, who won last year’s division 3 best and fairest, was named at half back. Shenay Reeves was named in the back pocket and Ruby Somerville at centre half back. At the other end of the ground, Awek Dut was named at full forward and Ameerah Gentile in the forward pocket. Gulia Ceravolo was named as rover. There were also four Laurimar players named in the side. Tanasha Wharton was named at full back, Tess Keogh on the wing, Tiahn Cowan at centre half forward and Vicki Tsoulias on the bench. In division 2, all eight clubs were represented in the team of the year. Whittlesea has three representatives selected. The Eagles played finals for the first time this year. Tahalia Brander was named in the back pocket, Tiana Markey on the half forward flank and Jessica Wilinskis on the bench. In division 1, Lower Plenty-Bundoora’s Ashleigh Smith was named on a wing. Tara Murray

Natalie Todaro.

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Scott gets recognised after impressive debut Essendon young gun Paige Scott made an instant impact in the AFLW being named a NAB AFLW Rising star nominee for round one. Scott and Port Adelaide’s Abbey Dowrick both received nominations after the opening round of season seven. Scott had 16 disposals at 75 per cent disposal efficiency in Essendon’s 26-point victory over Hawthorn. Scott kicked a goal, had three score involvements, laid three tackles and had 274 metres gained. She was also recognised with four coaches’ votes in the AFL Coaches Association AFLW Champion Player. Essendon coach Natalie Wood said the nomination was recognition for Scott’s dedication to her football. “I’ve been really impressed by Paige’s commitment since the moment she first stepped inside the club,” Wood said.

“Every week, straight off the training track, Paige comes to me for feedback and her consistency in wanting to get better is very impressive. “She is growing into herself at this level and investing into the team, so I’m extremely proud that Paige has received this nomination as recognition for her hard work and commitment. “Paige is an incredibly exciting player and we can’t wait to see her continue to grow at this level.” Dowrick had a game-high 21 disposals at 61.9 per cent disposal efficiency in Port Adelaide’s 12-point loss to the West Coast Eagles. The 19-year-old was completing their third year of an electrical apprenticeship when they were drafted as an open-age signing to Port Adelaide in 2022. Meanwhile on Sunday, a late Bombers comeback fell short against Carlton in round two of the AFLW season.

The Blues led their arch rival throughout much of the match, including by 21 points at the last change. The Bombers on the back of former Blue Maddy Prespakis and captain Bonnie Toogood got things going They kicked three goals to bring the margin back within a goal. The Bombers had their chances to hit the front in the dying minutes, but weren’t able to convert. The Blues held on to win, 5.2 (32)-4.7 (31). Prespakis led the way for the Bombers with an equal game high 21 disposals, while Steph Cain and Toogood had 16 possessions each. Scott was again busy with one goal and 11 disposals. The Bombers are one of six teams with a 1-1 record after the first two rounds. The Bombers hit the road for the first time this week, playing West Coast on Sunday night. Tara Murray

Paige Scott (AFL Photos)

Briefs FV Uni Hill Eagles season continues to get better as they were crowned the overall FV state league 4 champion. The Eagles faced state league 4 east champion Chisholm United on Saturday in the overall final. The Eagles beat Chisholm, 3-1, to complete an undefeated season.

Big V The Craigieburn Eagles have announced their Big V coaches for next season. Kemara Samuel has been named the men’s division 2 coach, while Andrew Seidel has been reappointed the women’s coach. Lachlan Stokan will coach the youth league men’s side, while Ben Carroll and Jessica Quirk have been appointed co-coaches of the youth league women’s side. Carroll returns to the club’s Big V coaching ranks, having coached the women’s side to a championship previously.

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John Jorgensen kicked two goals on Saturday.

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Bulls lose in extra time

Keilor Park claimed the Essendon District Football League division 2 premiership on Saturday, beating Oak Park. The Devils, who were the best team all season, beat the Kangaroos in the decider, 14.11 (95)-10.4 (64). Co-captain Daylan Kempster was awarded the best on ground medal. The Devils will next season play in division 1. In the premier division, Strathmore will face Aberfeldie in the grand final after beating Pascoe Vale in the preliminary final.

Northern FL By Tara Murray Bundoora will have to make the grand final the hard way after one of the more stunning semi-finals in the Northern Football League division 1. The Bulls and Heidelberg couldn’t be separated at the final siren on Saturday in their semi final, with extra time needed to decide the winner. The match would come down to a kick on siren from Heidelberg after a free kick. They would convert to seal the 10.10 (70)-9.10 (64) win. Bulls coach Michael Ryan said he had never been involved in a match like that before and doubted many if any players had. “It was a brilliant game of football,” he said. “To be a draw at the end of regular time and then go into overtime, it was a credit to both sides.

“Both teams left everything out there.” The lead changed throughout the game, with the Bulls leading by nine points at the last break. It was four goals to three in the last quarter, before the Tigers got the sealer in extra time. Ryan said they had their opportunities to claim a win and a grand final spot. “We had some chances but Heidelberg was in front when the final siren went,” he said. “In regular time [in the last quarter] when we had the lead we had the chance to extend the lead, but weren’t able to capitalise. “Heidelberg were able to capitalise on their opportunities. Jesse King and John Jorgensen kicked two goals each for the Bulls. Skipper Brent Marshall was named his side’s best alongside Jackson Davies. Ryan said Ryan Sturgess, Joel Fitzgerald, Hamish Shepheard and Kain Proctor also had good games.

He said it was pleasing to see some of the younger guys step up on the big stage. “Heading into the Montmorency game, we had eight players playing their first senior final,” he said. “The pressure is another level and the intensity lifts in finals. The guys are really adjusting to that now.” The Bulls got through the match which is a positive ahead of the preliminary final on Sunday. Ryan said on Sunday morning that the group had already turned their attention to the preliminary final. “The attitude is really great,” he said. “They’ve dusted themselves off and were all at recovery this morning. “The focus is now to get the win whoever we play and have another shot at Heidelberg.” Montmorency will face West Preston Lakeside in the other semi final on Sunday.

Eltham will face Banyule in the Northern Football League division 2 grand final. The Panthers beat Diamond Creek in Saturday’s preliminary final, 7.13 (55)-6.10 (46). Daniel Owen kicked three goals for the Panthers in the win. Finnbar Maley was named best on ground. The ground final will be played on Saturday at Preston City Oval.

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