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The time for spooky fun Halloween is just around the corner on October 31, which means so is this year’s Craigieburn Haunted House. Husband and wife Rob and Adriana Pugliese started the event in 2015 as a way to do something for the community. “We both do it together, I do the electronics and she does the production value, all the props, the way they all look, all that sort of stuff,” Mr Pugliese said. “Our most popular was the clown theme, that one was great to set up, there was a lot of good feedback and good footage from that.” Now in their seventh year (excluding COVID-19 lockdown), they’ve planned a better than ever ’Stranger Things’ themed haunted house this year. Mr Pugliese said this year fit out with demogorgons, Vecna, The Upside Down, Hawkins Lab, the ominous clock from season four and various other surprises. The event has always been free for the public and Mr Pugliese said they don’t want to know exactly what it costs but estimate every year they’re spending about $3000 to $4000 to set up. “A lot of people ask why it’s free, but when you’re in there and you see a 34 year old adult on the floor petrified, it’s so worth it,” he said.

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Youth crisis facility moves Hume will continue steps towards establishing a youth crisis facility in the municipality, following a council study which showed a “strong need”. At a meeting on Monday, October 10, councillors spoke to a report which said Hume lacked any form of youth crisis accommodation despite 2016 Census data showing 255 young people in the municipality were homeless on Census night. Councillor Karen Sherry, a strong advocate for addressing homelessness in Hume, said it

was important to focus on young people to stem the cycle. “Officers’ research found that 28 per cent of the homeless population in Hume are comprised of young people, which is much higher than the national average … entering into homelessness is not a decision a young person makes lightly,” Cr Shelly said. As part of the study, a survey of local service providers and secondary colleges showed emergency or crisis accommodation was among their top five pressing needs in the region. “The growth areas, like Hume, is where

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most of the young people live, so we need a facility … This report asks our council to commit $50,000 for a study that will choose the best location for this accommodation,” Cr Sherry said. “[As well as] the best methodology to make it happen because it’s actually a state government responsibility, not our responsibility.” The report said since commencement of the first stage of the study, council had been approached by three housing providers, Kids Under Cover, Launch Housing and Evolve, exploring options for a community housing facility on council-owned land.

A stage two feasibility study will now be undertaken, to validate the need for the facility, include best practice case studies, provide alternative infrastructure delivery options, and finalise the preferred option. Cr Jarrod Bell said progressing to stage two was about “getting the right people around the table to have the conversation”. “We’re not going to just be a passive partner here, we’re going to step up and do the work,” Cr Bell said. “We’ve done the research, now we’re going to do that important background work so that we have a shovel ready project.”

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New roadmap to combat racism By Holly McGuinness A project aimed at tackling racism in Whittlesea has recommended establishing a community-led anti-racism network. Researchers from Victoria University (VU) in partnership with Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) found that 59 per cent of survey respondents (or a member of their household) experienced racism in the last 12 months. Through community surveys, focus groups and community engagement with

multicultural groups, VU researchers found the most common reason for not reporting racism was a perception that ‘nothing would happen or change’ (49 per cent). Victoria University Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities senior research fellow Mario Peucker lead the project. Dr Peucker said many victims of racism in Whittlesea are concerned if they report racist incidents they’d be perceived as ungrateful of settling in Australia or it could affect their immigration status if they reported it. “They compare it to atrocities in their

countries they’ve fled, they internalise it and allow themselves to be disadvantaged or less worthy,” he said. “We heard about mothers or parents that tell their kids you just have to put up with this for now and get through this so you can have a good education. For me, this is particularly devastating. “The whole project was not only about exploring experiences of racism but also about improving the support of people who experience racism.” The report recommends setting up an

anti-racism network that includes trusted community organisations and diverse support networks. Initial plans would include focused training on how to respond to and support victims of racism, without offering specialised legal services, organisations would be armed with basic emotional support know-how and active listening skills. The network would also implement an anonymous recording template of racist incidents, including set procedures on how to respond and ensuring more consistent data and potential for an annual report.

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Whittlesea Agricultural Society president Erica Hawke with treasurer Eileen Davis and admin Melany Nauta.

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Whittlesea Show back for 2022 “They’re already wondering what showbag they’ll pick, what rides they’ll go on, and what animals they’ll see at the show,” Ms Hawke said. “The Whittlesea show is a family focussed, beautiful agricultural backdrop to our grounds, we pride ourselves on providing a large range of free activities when everyone arrives.” The show will include an array of activities including ferret racing, circus performances, family fun and games in the main arena, stilt walkers, wood chopping, live music, beautiful exhibits, show jumping, home crafts, craft cookery and a horticulture section. Ms Hawke said woodchopping is always a

popular event. “It’s a fantastic sport to watch the strength and agility of the woodchoppers,” she said. The exhibitor with the highest number of points in a number of agriculture-related classes will be awarded the City of Whittlesea perpetual trophy. The award aims to champion farmers within the region on their efforts and quality of livestock and production. Entry to the show is free for children under the age of 14. Details: https://www.whittleseashow.org.au/ Holly McGuinness

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Members of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society are busy planning what they say is a back and better Whittlesea Show next month, returning for the first time in three years as a result of COVID-19. Running since 1859, the theme this year is ‘celebrate’ and that’s exactly what the society intends to do throughout the festivities, open to the public from Saturday, November 5 to Sunday, November 6 at the showgrounds on Yea Road. Volunteers, society members and even children of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society’s president, Erica Hawke, are beyond excited for the show’s return.

Students in Donnybrook, Kalkallo, Craigieburn and Mickleham will find it easier to jump on the school bus in 2024, following the expansion of bus services across the state. The plan will focus on local government zoned schools, with students from Mount Ridley P-12 among the first to receive additional services. Yuroke MP Ros Spence said a dedicated bus service to connect stations with colleges would recognise a priority to ensure students from Kalkallo Kalkallo, Donnybrook, Craigieburn and Mickleham can easily access local schools. The first phase of the plan will roll out over the next 24 months, with upgrades to school bus routes across 14 schools. Schools with a higher student demand for bus services will be upgraded as a priority. Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll said the announcement gives Victorian parents and students better access to bus services in high growth areas in regional and metropolitan regions that need these new services most.

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hittlesea Show returns bigger and better for 2022! So let’s CELEBRATE!! There will be a huge variety of displays, events, attractions and fun activities on offer. Come and join us for a family-focused weekend, catering for all ages and interests. CATTLE / POULTRY / SHEEP & ALPACAS / HOBBY LIVESTOCK In keeping with the Agricultural foundations of the Show, there are exhibits across a wide variety of breeds. Special sections for Cattle include Cattle Handling, Beef, Dairy and Calf Rearing classes. Classes covering both wool and breed are held in the Alpaca (Sat) & Sheep (Sun) pavilion, and there is an additional area for miniature breeds of livestock. With a wonderful display of poultry varieties nearby in the Poultry Pavilion, you’re sure to discover some interesting breeds of birds.

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ANIMAL NURSERY Always a favourite with young show-goers, the Nursery provides an up close and personal experience with a variety of farm-yard babies. Enjoy a photo opportunity with your favourite furred or feathered friend.

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD & DRINK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY A showcase of talent from both local artists and from further afield, presenting a variety of art & photography media providing a wonderful opportunity for visitors to view and enjoy the creativity and talent. FARM AND GARDEN Entries include vegetables, fruit, eggs, pasture, hay and crops from hobby and home farms and gardens. The display promotes the importance of local food production and farming.

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reat family entertainment: fun dog show, side shows, family fun and games on the main arena, trade exhibits, roving entertainment and of course, carnival rides & SHOW BAGS!

WOODCHOP With the skill and precision of the entrants on display, the Woodchop competition is a Show favourite. Watching the chips fly with the speed and energy of this sport makes it a feature event of the Show. EDUCATION Entries are received from local Primary, Secondary and Specialist schools across Melboure’s northern fringe, with a dedicated Special Needs section included. Art, collage, creative language, tech, graphics, photography and more create a colourful display in the Education pavilion and provide a wonderful platform for our young entrants to show their talents.

HOMECRAFTS The Homecrafts Pavilion is a centerpiece of the Show, housing the craft, cookery, decorated cakes, needle work as well as horticulture and floral arrangements on display. There will also be a host of demonstrations such as sewing, paper-craft and china painting; and for the kids decorated biscuits being made to take home on the day.

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FREE STAGE COACH RIDES, STILT DIVAS, APPLE PEELING COMP, MOUNTED GAMES, WOOD CARVING, CHOOK RACING, GRAND PARADE 3pm SAT & SUN!

FREE TICKETS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14! HORSES AND SHOWJUMPING The Whittlesea Show has an extensive program of led and ridden, breed and harness events and each year attracts very large entries from across the state and beyond. The showjumping will provide a lot of excitement with the new Jack Eadon Memorial Showjumping Championship across both days. HERITAGE The Heritage display provides a wonderful insight into days gone by. Preservation of agricultural history makes for a fascinating tour, with equipment and vintage machinery on display. There is a working blacksmith demonstration area, providing a close view of the skills involved at the forge.

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Community hospital under way By Afraa Kori Designs for the new Whittlesea Community Hospital have been revealed and site preparation works are now under way. Premier Daniel Andrews visited Mernda on Thursday, October 13, to unveil the designs for the hospital which will be built on Plenty Road. The hospital is one of 10 community hospitals the state government is building across the state. Another community hospital is planned for Craigieburn. The Whittlesea Community Hospital will

A render of the new Whittlesea Community Hospital. (Supplied)

be operated by Northern Health and will provide a range of integrated community health and specialist services free of charge,

including after-hours care for non-emergency medical issues like bumps, cuts and bruises. Community members, Northern Health, Whittlesea council and other key groups helped shape the look and feel of the facility through the project’s Community Consultative Committee. Community priorities incorporated in the designs included accessibility features and retaining a connection to nature, including indigenous artwork and planting. Lendleadse has been appointed as the managing contractor for the project, with construction to start later this year.

Mr Andrews said the increase of health services is good news for Whittlesea Community and emergency departments at major hospitals. “Just a fantastic asset that takes pressure off Northern hospital and recognises that it’s really hard to find a bulk billing doctor, so this gives families a free option that’s in their local communities,” he said. “We’re making sure families in the northern suburbs get the care they need when they need – and taking pressure off emergency departments at major hospitals at the same time.”

Legends taking it easy In the lead up to the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, November 1, many may wonder what happens to these champion horses once they retire from racing. Nestled on Woodlands Drive in Greenvale is Living Legends, a place chief executive and veterinarian, Dr Andrew Clarke calls a retirement property for champion horses. “I think we’ve got more Melbourne Cup winners per acre than any other property anywhere,” Dr Clarke said. The property itself features 170 acres of grassland, over 30 champion horses and a newly heritage listed homestead. Also featured is a memorial garden for Melbourne Cup winning horses that have died, with Might and Power, Rogan Josh and Doriemus all buried within the property. Champion horse Brew, who was ridden by Kerrin McEvoy and won the cup in 2000, is still at the property, drawing in quite the

crowd over the years. Dr Clarke has worked with horses all his life and said the facility promotes a life after racing and provides experience for the next generation of vets. “Our best work is done here at the farm in our learning with legends program,” Dr Clarke said. “We have school programs, university students studying agriculture, vet science and equine studies, they can take part in placements here as part of their degrees.” Holly McGuinness

Living Legends chief executive Dr Andrew Clarke with 2000 Melbourne cup Winner ’Brew’. (Damjan Janevski) 302857_02

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Three teenagers have been charged following a collision in Thomastown on Monday, October 10. Four teenagers were travelling in an allegedly stolen car when they collided with a truck on Mahoneys Road at 1.10pm. An occupant of the car allegedly attempted to steal a nearby vehicle but was intercepted by police and all four occupants were taken to hospital with non-life threatening conditions under police guard. A 15-year-old Mill Park boy has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, committing an indictable offence while on bail, reckless conduct endangering life, driving at a speed dangerous and handling stolen goods. A 14-year-old Lalor boy and 14-year-old Fawkner boy have been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and committing an indictable offence while on bail.

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Scouts from Epping North and Doreen rolled up their sleeves to help the State Emergency Service (SES) Whittlesea unit fill more than 200 sandbags. Over two hours on Wednesday, October 12, the Scouts filled 205 sandbags, freeing up SES volunteer to work on preparing the unit’s rescue boat and a flood response vehicle. Whittlesea unit controller Gary Doorbar made the call to Doreen’s assistant Scout leader Tracey Gordon asking for help. The support team consisted of 42 volunteers. “One promise that people in scouting make is to contribute to my community and our world, and that’s exactly what we did without a second thought,” Ms Gordon said.

Epping North Scout Kawsikan, 13, said it’s a Scout’s job to look out for the community. “At first I couldn’t even carry one bag! Then after some time it started to get easier and easier and I got into the routine,” Kawsikan said. Naomi and Amber, both 12, were happy to help out too, even if it was hard work. “It could have been me who needed the sandbag, it makes me feel like a better person and it feels good to help others,” Amber said. Epping North Scouts leader Melinda Di Palma felt rather proud of her Scouts. She said the group’s inital goal as to fill 120-150 bags. Holly McGuinness

A 24-year-old Mickleham man has been charged with murder and home invasion following the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old Kalkallo man last month. The man was found deceased at the scene when police arrived and believe the parties involved are known to each other. A 31-year-old Wallan man was also charged with murder and home invasion. The incident occurred on Oodgeroo Road in Kalkallo on September 21. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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The Doreen Returned Services League (RSL) may be one step closer to securing a permanent home after the state opposition pledged $200,000 if elected in November. The club has been without a permanent location since its establishment five years ago and currently is only able to meet every Friday at the Laurimar Football Club. Doreen RSL president Wes Wridgway said that the club has over 250 members and 50 veterans across Doreen and Mernda, with many more in the area. “It’s a very exciting announcement for the Doreen RSL and our veterans, there’s no doubt about that,” he said. “To be able to have a place to call our own would be an absolute benefit to not only our vets and members but also our community. It’s

been a long time coming but hopefully the ball keeps rolling in this direction.” Liberal candidate for Yan Yean Richard Welch said the funding will go towards major renovations at an alternate, yet to be disclosed location in Laurimar that’s been agreed upon between Whittlesea council and RSL. Works include installing decking, removing walls, ventilation modifications and other tasks to ensure the venue is fit for purpose. The club is now hoping the government will match the funding or pledge a higher amount. “Regardless of who gets elected we need that stability or commitment for the future of the RSL,” Mr Wridgway said.

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Flood role for quarantine centre The Mickleham quarantine centre will be used as crisis accommodation for Victorians affected by widespread flooding, the state and federal governments have announced. From Tuesday, October 18, 250 beds at the Donnybrook Road Centre for National Resilience will open to help people whose homes have been inundated. The state government announced earlier this month that the centre was no longer needed as a quarantine facility, with the shut down process beginning last week.

However, on Friday, October 14, Premier Daniel Andrews announced plans were under way to house flood victims at the centre. Flood victims residing at the centre will be provided with food and support services on-site and remotely. The centre has dedicated car parking onsite for residents, as well as a shuttle bus providing free regular transport to and from Craigieburn train station and the local shopping centre, as well as other short transport requests if residents need. Residents will be free to move around the

facility and come and go as they see fit, while medical care will be provided on-site around the clock. Charities will provide assistance with items like clothing that families may have had to leave behind or lost during the floods. Responders on the ground in flood zones will help determine who is most in need of accommodation at the centre. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said: “We’re ensuring Victorians can have a safe roof over their heads immediately following a

major flood event. “We have not hesitated to make the Centre for National Resilience available in this time of crisis.” Mr Andrews said the state government wished it didn’t need to use the quarantine centre but was grateful the facility was available. “Whether it’s crisis accommodation or financial support for families doing it tough, we’ll do everything we can to support Victorians while the waters are still rising, and long after they’ve receded.”

Young voice of change Whittlesea council plans to reduce the number of cigarette butts discarded across the municipality by introducing additional bins and signs. A Lakeside College year 6 pupil, Tanya Sharma, raised concerns with council about the number of cigarette butts discarded in public places. Tanya said her goal is to cut down cigarette butt litter and encourage people to litter in the proper place. “There needs to be educational programs about the dangers of butt litter, the effects of tobacco and smoking,” she said. Tanya presented council with a petition containing 237 signatures, calling for more education surrounding the dangers and environmental impacts of cigarette butt litter and asked that more bins be installed across the municipality. As a result new bins will be installed at Thomastown Recreation Centre, Mernda Junction Shopping Centre, Galada

Community Centre and Barry Road Community Centre. Council staff will also work with staff at Westfield Plenty Valley Outdoor Food Court and Pacific Epping Plaza to ensure signage and education is improved to deter people from discarding cigarette butts. Council’s chair administrator Lydia Wilson called the student an “environment crusader,” thanking her for her strong contribution and passion for the environment. “It’s going to be about a collective effort, and that means not just council but also (as has happened in this case), community members working with council, local businesses, shopping centre management, and so forth,” Ms Wilson said. Afraa Kori and Holly McGuinness Tanya Sharma lobbied Whittlesea council to take action on cigarette butts. (Supplied)

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New purchase rebates Some lenders offer new purchase rebates. These aren’t strictly for new home buyers, but as long as you meet the minimum loan size you may be eligible. As Sandeep explains “We offer different rebates at RAMS to help customers at different stages of their home ownership journey. These rebates can help you cover some of the costs of your new home. You just need to speak with us to see if you’re eligible”.

First Home Owner Grant You may be eligible to receive a one-off grant from the Victorian government on your first home purchase.

Borrow up to 95 per cent* There are still great offers available to first home buyers, as Sandeep explains “With RAMS, you may be eligible to borrow up to 95 per cent and shear up to $5,000 off your Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance. It’s worth talking to us to find out if you qualify”.

Partner with the right team Every circumstance is different, so the best thing you can do is chat to a professional. You can also book in a time with Sandeep by calling 0413 613 243. *T&CS, exclusions and credit criteria apply. New Owner Occupier loans only. P&I repayments.$250k min loan size.Loan-to-value ratio above 80 per cent and up to 95 per cent at time of approval.

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More Information: Conditions, credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Residential lending is not available for Non- Australian resident borrowers. *Offer available for eligible Owner Occupier First Home Buyers approved for their first home loan with a loan to value ratio (LVR) >80% up to 95%, including LMI premium at the time of formal approval. LVR is the amount of the customer’s loan compared to the Bank’s valuation of the property offered to secure their loan, expressed as a percentage. First Home Buyers are applicants applying for their first home loan for their first property. For joint applications, at least one applicant must be a First Home Buyer. Available on New Owner Occupier loans with Principal & Interest repayments. Not available on Interest Only repayments or Investor loans. Offer current as of 30 September 2022. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Min loan size of $250k. Max one security property per application. Excludes Line of Credit, Construction Loans which remain Interest Only repayments after completion of the initial Interest Only period, Loan Only Loans, RAMS Fast Track home loans, company and trustee borrowers, refinances and switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group which includes RAMS, St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. Offer not available in conjunction with RAMS New Purchase Buyer $1,000 Rebate offer. LMI premium will be reduced for eligible customers up to a max of $5,000 with a premium of at least $1 payable for LMI by the customer, RAMS will pay $5,000 towards the premium. The balance of the LMI premium will be payable by the customer. LMI subject to approval and customer must adhere to LMI obligations during the loan agreement. Funds to cover transaction costs are required. This information does not take into account your personal circumstances. LMI is issued to Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 (Westpac) by Westpac Lenders Mortgage Insurance Limited ABN60 074 042 934, Australian Credit licence 388077 a subsidiary of Westpac.RAMS Ferntree Gully is owned and operated by The Trustee for FTG Unit Trust ABN 90 365 698 052. RAMS Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 30 105 207 538, AR 405465 Australian Credit Licence 388065. Credit Provider & issuer of RAMS Deposit Products: Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714. 23010/1022

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Repurposing for a better world In the heart of Whittlesea garbage is being given a new life and waste destined for landfill has been given a purpose, as Holly McGuinness discovers.

n Epping company is leading the charge on sustainable practices by repurposing typically non-reusable materials in a bid to reduce waste and pollution. RepurposeIT was founded by George Hatzimanolis in 2015 with the aim of finding new uses for used construction and demolition materials. RepurposeIT estimates it recycles more than 500,000 tonnes of waste a year, saving about 84,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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- George Hatzimanolis The company receives non-reusable materials, which are then washed, crushed or cleaned to enable them to be repurposed. Recently, RepurposeIT has been working with Major Roads Projects Victoria on the M80 Ring Road and North-East Link. “We were able to take contaminated soil, repurpose some of that by washing it, then add that sand with cement and supply it back to the project as backfill for some electrical conduits,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “That is a full circular economy-type solution.” The company has also recently partnered with Whittlesea, Hume, Manningham and Moreland councils to accept compostable materials that end up in FOGO bins (Food

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Organics, Garden Organics). These materials are then converted into compost and landscape materials to be reused, diverting additional waste from landfill. Having previously worked in road construction, Mr Hatzimanolis believes the

work being done by RepurposeIT is the future of construction, energy consumption and even landscaping but says Australia needs to catch up with the rest of the world. “There’s a whole world of resources out there that we can repurpose, I think there’s

been a lot of interest in this space and demand in local communities that we do more,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “We don’t have the luxury of time, we’ve been stuck in our historical ways for too long and our environment is paying the price.

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RepurposeIT’s Epping facility, and products being repurposed. (Pictures: Supplied)

to the rest of the world and what they’re doing about this issue, but to start to lead now and to be in a country that’s really investing in new technology and in new startups,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. Swinburne University of Technology professor of geotechnical engineering Rahul Arulrajah has worked alongside RepurposeIT to do just that. Professor Arulrajah has helped the company to identify innovative ways to move away from using virgin materials and resources drawn from quarries. “There’s thousands of quarries in Victoria, the initiative is to reduce the environmental impact of having new quarries,” Professor Arulrajah says. “If you can divert them from landfills and use them for a higher value use, such as roads

or footpaths, which the RepurposeIT products are ideal for, then you’re very much finding the hole for these products. “If you reduce the need for quarry materials, you reduce the environmental impact.” Professor Arulrajah has concerns that if mining and quarry practices continue, and renewable practices aren’t seriously invested in, then there’s a risk for significant environmental scarring. “In the end you’d have a scarring of the land and what normally happens is they try to make use of the quarry and potentially have to fill it up, it’s land that cant be used anymore,” he says. “It affects the vegetation, the groundwater seeps in and the water could be contaminated.” He says there is a push to find new ways to use reclaimed products after China placed a

complete ban on the importation of Australian solid waste in 2021, following on from tough restrictions introduced in 2017. Mr Hatzimanolis says he hopes to take RepurposeIT’s facility “off the grid” within the next few years. The plan is to use a method called anaerobic digestion to break down biodegradable materials, including food waste, and convert them into fuels that can power the facility. “We’ll use that to digest and capture the gas that would otherwise be emitted to the atmosphere, we capture that gas and convert it to renewable energy,” Mr Hatzimanolis says. “This is an energy source that runs through a converter and produces electricity … That’ll be enough to take us off the grid, which is something that we’re striving towards in the next couple of years.”

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“Now we’re playing catch up, we have to change because the infrastructure that we build in the future is definitely not going to be of the same resources that we’ve been using in the past.” Mr Hatzimanolis believes Australia needs to invest in research and development to build a circular economy. “It’s the only economy that’s sustainable,” he says. Due to Australia’s rich resources, he believes the country has fallen behind in research in this sector, in comparison to European countries such as the United Kingdom, Denmark or Sweden. He says these countries have been pioneering research as they’ve dealt with the challenges around switching to renewables. “We’ve got an opportunity not just to look

Free Kinder: the best start for 2023. Enrolments are now open for Free Kinder. Free Kinder will be available for all Victorian three and four-year-old children at participating services in 2023. Free Kinder will be available in sessional (standalone) and long day care (childcare) settings across the state, saving families up to $2,500 per year, per child. In 2022, funded Three-Year-Old Kinder continues to roll out across Victoria. Find your local kindergarten services at vic.gov.au/kinder

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Aurora is centrally located with easy access to the established Epping and Wollert areas. Inset: Townhouses are just one of the options at Aurora.

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There are plenty of reasons to invest in a life at Aurora Just 25kms north of Melbourne, Aurora is centrally located with easy access to the established Epping and Wollert areas and their local amenity. Aurora is an established community, with the urban design considered to enhance the natural landscape including Edgars Creek, which runs as a spine within the development. A ‘pedestrian and bike friendly’ lifestyle is on offer for the residents with access throughout the community to recreational

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areas, educational facilities, neighbourhood connections and the future Town Centre.

What amenities are on offer? It’s all ready at Aurora with: • 8 childcare centres • Tree highly rated primary schools • Triving secondary school & further education options • Over 20 parks, bike tracks, walking trails, sports facilities and 24-hour gym

• Aurora Town Centre with Coles, Aldi and speciality stores • Established bus routes and 2 direct freeway access • Plus, more to come in the future with planned community centres, primary schools, parks and much more

What’s for sale at Aurora? At Aurora we’ve seen a bigger demand for Townhouse product over the last few months,

and fixed price packages. We’ve recently lowered our deposit for land lots to 5 per cent to make it easier to get into the market, as customers usually have time to save before they settle on their lots and start the build process. Tere are options for all life stages, thanks to Aurora’s townhouses, land, and house and land packages in a wide range of sizes and price ranges. Pick the convenience of a modern, luxury townhouse with a Lendlease trusted builder partner.

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Are you experiencing burnout? Did you know that 46 per cent of Australian workers have expressed feeling burnt out? Burnout is a form of exhaustion caused by feeling overwhelmed with emotional, physical and/or mental stress. Burnout can happen to anyone at any age and stage of life. When we’re trying to juggle caring for our family or friends, helping others, work etc, it can get very tough. Regularly putting the needs of others before yourself can contribute to burnout. Sometimes caregivers miss or ignore symptoms of burnout as they put the needs of the person they’re caring for ahead of their own. Burnout symptoms can feel like symptoms of stress. Three common signs are: • Feeling tired or exhausted • No enthusiasm and feelings of negativity • Inability to perform your role When feeling burnt out it can be hard to find time for yourself. Taking time to look after your health will help you to care for others and do the things you care about. Once you’ve identified your burnout signs, there are ways to turn things around.

Get enough sleep Sleep is vital for good physical and mental health. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, it can lead to burnout. To improve your sleep you could try cutting down on caffeine before bed, listening to calming sounds or a visit to your GP may help.

Try a relaxing activity Burnout symptoms can appear physically; you can hold onto stress in your body. Yoga, deep breathing or meditation can be great ways to release stress and tension. Just a few minutes at home or work can help.

Taking time to look after your health will help you to care for others and do the things you care about

Practice mindfulness Mindfulness is about paying attention to how you’re feeling in the moment. It is especially effective when we are gentle and nurturing with ourselves. Saying how you’re feeling to yourself out loud can help, such as “this is stress”. There are many free mindfulness apps available.

Exercise Exercise or movement is one of the best things we can do for our mental health. Getting your heart rate up or going for a relaxing stroll can improve your sleep quality and mental health alongside your physical fitness.

Get support Talking with trusted friends, family members or a trained professional can help. If you’re caring for someone who is aged, has a disability or mental illness, you can contact Carer Gateway for support including: counselling, coaching, peer support groups and more. Call 1800 422 737 or visit www.carergateway.gov.au.

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Where carers can find support Do you care for a family member or friend with disability, mental illness, age or health issues? If it's impacting on your wellbeing or putting a strain on your day to day life, contact Carer Gateway. Carer Gateway helps you access information and advice, peer support, coaching, counseling, tailored support packages and respite services.

Don’t wait until it’s too late, visit carergateway.gov.au today or call 1800 422 737.

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End 2022 in style and book a party at The Meadows Let’s face it, the chance to catch up with friends or work colleagues and celebrate the year that’s just flown by has been iced for far too many years. A global pandemic and government health regulations have put paid to what many annually look forward to when the end of the year rolls around. The great news is, for those who have missed and yearned for this celebratory opportunity, 2022 in Melbourne offers a real chance to make amends. Already, those eager to take advantage of this ritual are moving to secure the best places and go all out to celebrate in style. You should too! Star Weekly advertising staff recently had a timely catch up with a very unique and interesting local venue which was keen to use this publication to present itself as an option that could fulfill businesses and groups seeking a place to host an end of year event. Introducing The Meadows. The Meadows is Melbourne’s premiere greyhound racetrack. Located just off Camp Road in Broadmeadows, it’s what Flemington is to horse racing, Rod Laver Arena is to tennis and the MCG is to Aussie Rules. Arguably, it’s the Mecca for greyhound racing in Australia and the world. If you’re yet to visit and experience it on a race night, it’s recommend you do. It’s sensational fun. And what’s even better, The Meadows does entertainment better than most. Leading up to the end of the year, The Meadows has activated a section of the venue, The Terrace, with race night hospitality that gifts the ideal way to get back to what celebrating the end of year should be all about – good times. Grazing menus, drinks packages, private outside marquees and topflight greyhound racing are all on the menu.

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Check out The Meadows website www.themeadows.org.au or call 9355 5222 for a welcome return to what we’ve all be missing out on for far too long – a chance to party.

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A garden project for All Seasons By Holly McGuinness Attendees at the All Seasons program, run by Thomastown Neighbourhood House (TTNH) got their hands dirty in the centre’s community garden on Tuesday, October 4. Participants made, grew, planted and created, all while building a connection with nature and each other. TTNH manager Liz Skitch said it’s a wonderful weekly program that’s always looking for new members. A lot of the program’s current participants come from Aurora social links, a day service for people living with disability. “It’s a beautiful coming together of the neighbourhood house with our friends at social links, but it’s also open to other members of the community,” Ms Skitch said. Staff from TTNH are busy planning their next Promisetown Picnic on November 12. The picnic is a free community event featuring markets, art activities for kids,food trucks, face painting, dance performances, street theatre and more. Ms Skitch said it’s a beautiful community event that’s been much loved by the community in the past. Whittlesea council granted TTNH with $15,000 for two Promisetown Picnics.

Shelley and All Seasons co-ordinator Caz Dunell. Right: Roshni (top) and Marisa in the garden.

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Diwali at Craigieburn Central

Swap and PollyFIlla Productions. Saturday 22 October, Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health, 1 Caroline Chisholm Drive Kyneton ■ To register email healthpromotion@ scchc.org.au or call 5421 1666

To celebrate Diwali, Craigieburn Central is holding multiple events on Saturday, October 22. Activities include traditional Bollywood dancing, a dance workshop, Indian-themed market stalls and traditional henna painting. Attendees are encouraged to collect a meal from Desi Dhaba Indian Restaurant or collect groceries at HS Quality Food Store. ■ https://www.craigieburncentral.com.au/

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

Farmers and Makers Market The South Morang Farmers and Makers Market, which supports local farmers, artisans and businesses, is on at the Civic Centre car park, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, on the third Saturday of the month, from 9am to 1pm. To become a stallholder go to www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au. ■ 9217 2346

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

Arts and games night Sunbury Model Railway Club president Robin Bootle. Library (1.30-2.30pm), November 19 at Broadmeadows Library (1.30-2.30pm) and November 23 at Tullamarine Library (12.15-1.30pm).

Tai Chi for health 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

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

(noon-1pm) teaching the basic operation of hand-held tools and equipment, and the second (1.30pm-2.30pm) teaching vehicle safety and car maintenance. 10 Lyell Street, Gisborne. Registrations necessary. ■ Macedon Ranges Health, 5428 0300

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

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

Hume Seed Library talks Hume Seed Library is partnering with Hume libraries and inviting you to learn all about why seed sovereignty matters, and learn some simple methods to save your seeds for future seasons. Talks will take place on November 12 at Craigieburn

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Women’s health workshops Are you a woman over 50 living in the Macedon Ranges and want to learn new, hands-on practical life skills? Macedon Ranges Health is running two workshops on Wednesday, October 19, the first

The Phoenix Macedon Ranges Art and Craft Group exhibition and sale is happening on December 3 (10am to 4pm) and 4 (9am to 4pm). The Sunday exhibit will coincide with the Gisborne Olde Time Market. Head along to see the group’s exquisite art and chat with the artists. ■ https://www.facebook.com/phoenixmrac/

Queers on the Catwalk Head along to the Queers on the Catwalk pre-event workshop. Come and explore your style and identity with TGD Clothing

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

Carer connect chat 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. ■ 9744 9267 or email deb.mccallum@ scchc.org.au.

HarmoniX Vocal Company 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 Tuesday, 18 October, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 15

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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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Where is your favourite local place to spend time? For a coffee my wife and I go down to Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse and if we go out we’ll go to the bowls club or Japanese restaurant. If someone’s travelling to Whittlesea, I’d say to check out the township and see all the old buildings.

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you? I collect antique bottles as a hobby and have been involved with collecting horse drawn vehicles over the years. Why did you start collecting bottles? I was raising money for the youth club at the time and the way I was doing that was going around the farms and collecting beer bottles and champagne bottles, this is going back to 1970. There’s soft drink bottles to ginger beer bottles, a lot of them would have come out from ships in England. Tell us about the collectable 1952 commemorative Queen bottle? It’s full of Guinness stout, the original top is still in place and the label is in great condition. Anything with a label on it is pretty precious, they come from sheds and old factories or buildings. It’s a commemorative bottle that came out from England to Australia when the Queen visited Australia. The government as a token of appreciation to celebrate her coming out here put out these items. Bruce Batten with his Queen memorabilia. (Damjan Janevski.) 299785_02

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The Toyota HiLux ute goes rogue By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Cars, computers and lawnmowers - when they go, they are great, when they don’t, they’re about as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet. That brings me to the HiLux Rogue. Among the varied dictionary definitions of ‘rogue’ comes ‘an individual deviating from the normal, usually inferior’. My time with Toyota’s MY21 top-dog ute had a niggle or two. For a start the Aussie-designed and developed motorised roll-top tub cover pulled up short, literally, on my first attempt to store it, jamming inches away from being fully retracted. No amount of pressing opening and closing buttons freed the pesky piece of apparatus. A little less annoying was the key fob, which was erratic with its door locking and unlocking functions activating only when a few metres from the cabin. Equivalent automotive security systems usually can be operated from greater distance to the vehicle: often handy in a crowded car park. Over to you, Toyota. Anyway, enough of this negativity, the Rogue deserves its HiLux ‘halo’ in some respects. Generally, it’s a credit to local engineers and designers, who were tasked with producing a combination of toughness, complemented by a more recreational focus for a vehicle designed to go anywhere and be sold in markets around the world. Toyota Australia’s role in developing and evaluating the 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, rear suspension and hydraulic power steering was supported by teams from Japan and Thailand, as well as representatives from other markets. The Rogue sells for $68,990, plus on-road costs and options. The HiLux, in general, continues its reign as the best-selling vehicle in Australia and like all Toyota vehicles is covered by Toyota Service Advantage, with each of the first scheduled services costing just $250 each.

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Engines / transmissions The upgraded 1GD turbo-diesel engine now develops 150 kW at 3400 rpm and 500 Nm between 1600 and 2800 rpm, gains of 15 per cent and 11.1 per cent respectively. The six-speed automatic transmission was recalibrated to allow earlier lock-up for improved acceleration and to ensure Toyota’s temperature tolerances, especially when towing, were observed.

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Driving Driving has been made easier than before by work done on the rear suspension, improving unladen ride comfort while a new variable flow-control power-steering pump offers more help in low-speed manoeuvres such as parking. Braked towing capacity has been uprated by 300 kg to 3500 kg, courtesy of the higher-output engine and a recalibrated six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Toyota claims a combined urban / highway fuel consumption of 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres. The test vehicle worked out at 11.7 litres per 100 kilometres in suburban streets down to 6.4 litres per 100 kilometres when on the motorway. Improved ride and handling are all-encompassing with the MY20 Rogue. Leaf

springs and shock absorbers were re-tuned to improve unladen ride comfort without compromising the vehicle’s ability to carry loads over uneven terrain, while low-friction rear shackle bushes add to ride comfort. Rear stability benefits from leaf spring front bushes with increased lateral stiffness. Revised chassis mounts reduce vibrations and noise transfer to the cabin, particularly on rough roads. A variable flow control power-steering pump improves steering feeling on winding country roads and reduces steering effort when parking. Pity about the outsize 12.6 metre turning circle. There’s also a low-range mode for off-road driving.

Summary The Rogue is up against some of the stiffest competition in the premium luxury ute market (the runaway Ford Ranger Wildtrack springs to mind). It’s fair to say the power roll top would be considered an important selling point for the Hilux ‘hero’ and the failure of the accessory on test is not what we have come to expect from Toyota.

Safety The HiLux Rogue carries a five-star safety rating on 2019 testing and is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense, including a pre-collision system with autonomous emergency braking and the ability to detect pedestrians around the clock and cyclists in daylight. It is also equipped with high-speed active cruise control, lane-departure alert with steering assist. Electronic systems include anti-skid brakes, vehicle stability and traction control, brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution,

Sticking point . . . the HiLux Rogue tub top on test was low on convenience.

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Job a dream come true for new Ranges coach Being appointed Whittlesea Ranges coach is a dream come true for Safi Ayoush. Having started coaching in the under-12s and working his way into the senior program, Ayoush was acting coach late in the National Premier League 3 season. The club announced on Tuesday that Ayoush had been appointed coach for next season. Ayoush has been part of the club’s senior structure for five seasons. “For me it’s a really good feeling,” he said. “I’ve been here since coaching under-12s and up to the seniors. Many people would go to a different club for their coaching, but for me this is my club. “For me I wanted to coach this club, it’s a dream come true. “The club comes first for me and I want to help get my club back on track.” Ayoush takes on the coaching role as the club faces an interesting time in its history.

The club won just one match this year and is set to be relegated to the state league 1 north-west competition. Ayoush said it was 100 per cent confirmed that they would be relegated as they waited for Football Victoria to make it official. He said they would take a different approach to this season no matter what competition they are in. “We’ll work on our own development,” he said. “We’ll do things differently this year compared to the last four to five years. We’ll look to work with our own juniors and the players we choose to bring in from the outside will be of a young age. “We’ll look at the personal character of the player among other things. We want to bring in the right people. “We’ll focus on our players and work with the coaching staff of the reserves and under-18s.”

Having been able to coach the side for several games this year, Ayoush has seen what the playing group can do. He gave five or six teenagers debuts late and he said they were keen to see improvement from them as they take on a bigger role. Ayoush said they are in state league 1, it’s not somewhere they want to stay for long. “We want to start winning and get promoted back into the NPL,” he said. “We want to give opportunities for the juniors to play seniors. We think we’ll be very competitive this year and we’ll still be training like an NPL team. “We want to be back where we think we belong.” Tara Murray Safi Ayoush.

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Willmore is top Cannon By Tara Murray A move up the ground was the catalyst for Declan Willmore’s best and fairest winning season at the Calder Cannons this year. The NAB League club announced its award winners earlier this month, with Willmore claiming the Robert Hyde Medal as the Cannons best player in the boys side. Willmore finished on 81 votes, one vote ahead of Paul Pascu and Rueben Rode. The half forward admits he didn’t start the year well, so he was shocked to have won the best and fairest award. “It’s pretty good,” he said. “I thought I might be around the mark, but there was no way I was expecting that. “I started the year off quite slow, before I spent a bit more time in the midfield. “I shaped up a bit more in the back half of the season. The training in the pre-season paid off.” For Willmore, who has been part of the Cannons system for a number of years, it was the challenge of playing a new position that saw him thrive. He moved up the ground and played a bit on the wing, before being thrown in the middle of the ground later in the season and further develop his game. “It was a really good experience,” Willmore said. “It was nice to change it up a bit.” The Essendon Doutta Stars player said he models his game on undersized AFL forwards Jack Gunston and Bailey Fritsch with their ability to mark and kick goals. Willmore’s slow start to the season meant he didn’t get an invite to Vic Metro, but he still remains determined to achieve his dream of becoming an AFL player. He has already spoken to one AFL club about possibly being picked up in the rookie draft later this year and has started looking at plans if he doesn’t get picked up this year. “I’ll look to put in another 12 months of hard work,” he said. “I’ve spoken to one club but nothing is certain. “I’ll try and work my way up and have another good season through the VFL [Victorian Football League] or Cannons and see how I go. “Ever since I remember footy has been the thing I wanted to do. Nothing else has come close to taking over being my dream.” In other awards, Jack Brown won the Corporal Cameron Baird most courageous award, Will Hubik won the coaches award, Kade Muller won the Phil Dunk best on track award. Mahmoud Taha won the best young player award. Carlos Egain won the Neil Wood most improved award. Meanwhile, two Cannons were among those who tested at the AFL draft and state combines.

Declan Willmore.

Roxburgh Park will have a new look forward line in the Essendon District Football League division 1 next year. The Magpies have been busy early in the off season and been one of the club’s most active in announcing player signings. Magpies coach Michael Farrelly said it was an exciting time for the club. “It’s good for us coaches and current players to have an injection of new players,” he said. “Coming off COVID we weren’t in a position to play in a grand final so we looked to continue to develop. “We’ve had some big success with sponsors and we’re in a good position. The next step for us is to play finals.” The two big signings for the Magpies so far has been key forward pair Nathan Carroll and Cooper McPharlane. The pair cross from the Sunbury Kangaroos where they kicked 68 goals between them this year. Farrelly said with Raafat Rachrache leaving and Matt Patane getting towards the back end of his career, they needed to add some players to the forward. “Cooper and Nathan will bring in some youth and are also big personalities,” he said. “They’ll have some big energy and will reinvigorate our attack for sure. We wanted to look towards the future.” Farrelly said they were far from finished with refreshing their forward line as they look to have a number of different options down there. Others who have signed with the club include Theodore Miliopoulos, Jamie Bellam, Seamus Mulchay, Daniel Perry, Connor Bills, Jacob Nicholls, Robbie Barnard and Blake Woodsford. Farrelly said they had looked to add some kids who would come in and have an impact at a young age. The Magpies signings aren’t finished with Farrelly said they had signed a key backman among others to strengthen their defence. Farrelly said while they wanted their seniors to play finals, they were also focused on ensuring they have a strong reserves side as well.

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Pascu tested at the national combine, while Rye Penny was among those to test at the state combine.

Key forwards headline signings

Penny was a standout and topped the field in the standing vertical jump and running vertical jump, as well as the 20 metre sprint.

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Kangaroos embark on an exciting new journey There was a mixture of nerves and excitement as the Greenvale Kangaroos finally made their women’s Victorian Premier Cricket debut. The club this season is fielding sides in the premier seconds and thirds competitions for the first time, to run alongside their men’s premier program. Kangaroos women’s captain-coach Catherine Morrow said to have both men’s and women’s premier sides was something the club had been aiming for to provide for all cricketers in Melbourne’s north. After their first two games were called off due to the weather and grounds not being playable, they were finally able to get on the pitch in round three. “It was unbelievable that we were able to get on with men’s premier cricket called off,” Morrow said. “It was great and the girls were really excited and nervous. There were lots of positives to come out of it, as we played a really experienced side in Ringwood.” While both sides suffered first up losses, Morrow said there were some really good personal results to come out of the games.

Greenvale Kangaroos celebrate a wicket in their first match. (Peter Gaff)

Outside of Morrow, just one other player had played any form of premier cricket before. The average age of the second XI is just 14 and the first XI is only slightly older with an average age of about 16. She said they teams

would be better for the experience in the future. “There’s a lot of talent in the teams,” she said. “It’s about them learning and getting that match awareness.

Bats off to a flying start

“The pace is a bit quicker.” Morrow said wet weather had meant they had limited full outside training sessions in the lead up to the season, with most of their training done indoors. She said hopefully it cleared and they could do some more match simulation. She said while they are hoping to get some wins on the board this season, they are looking at the bigger picture of the program. “We want to be competitive every week and improve,” she said. “We want to develop and put on some scores, whether it’s making some runs or taking some wickets. “We want to do the little things right and hopefully get some wins on the board. We want to build the program and improve for next season. The Kangaroos were set to face Prahran on Sunday in round four, after deadline. The Kangaroos men’s side was finally hoping to get their season underway against Fitzroy Doncaster, which was also after deadline. Tara Murray

Jacana locks in their man

By Tara Murray Plenty Valley has exceeded expectations in the women’s Victorian Premier Cricket season so far. After not winning a game last season, the Bats were keen to be more competitive this season and get back on the winners lists this season. After the first four rounds of the T20 competition, the Bats have won two of the three games they have played, with the fourth game washed out. Head of female cricket and assistant coach Brett Cole said they were happy with how the season had started. “We’re a little bit surprised,” he said. “We’ve changed the team around with a lot more experience in the group. “Our first focus was to win a game. We’ve put together a group that is going to be more competitive. “To go from zero wins last season to having two from three we are happy. Both Prahran and Carlton are super experienced.” Cole said in the Prahran game they controlled it throughout, while for the most part they were in control against Carlton. He said they gave them a bit of a chance early with their bowling, but were able to peg them back. Cole said they put in a lot of hard work over the pre-season to help the players take their game to the next level. Cole moved from head coach to head of female cricket, while former Sri Lankan international Suraj Randiv has taken on the head coach role. Natasha Noblett has returned to the club in another bonus as they’ve put together a strong coaching panel. Cole said while they wanted to focus on local talent as much as possible they needed to add some more experience in the group. “Emma Corney is from England and plays in the equivalent of the WNCL [Women’s National Cricket League],”he said. “Rebeka Vandort has come from Sri Lanka. “Cara Fiebig is from South Australia and lives in the area. She just knocked on our door.” Cole said having more experienced players would take the pressure of the younger girls, who they were really excited about. Jasmine Nevins, Ribhya Syan and Navleen Sandhu are three who continue to impress. He said their second XI was full of talent with many of that side likely to be in the first XI in the coming years. The Bats were set to play Essendon 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 18 October, 2022

Plenty Valley’s Kiara Jones.

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Maribyrnong Park on Sunday in the first of the one-day matches, after deadline. Cole said despite the good start to the season, nothing changes for them. “We want to maintain what we are doing on the field and get better and better each week,” he said. “The whole group has only been together for two or three weeks and people are still learning

at the same time. “We’re working out our best options. We’re heading in the right direction.” The Bats’ men’s side was hoping to finally get their season underway on Saturday, after deadline. The Bats were set to face Oakleigh in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association south-west.

A key man in Jacana’s return to the field will step up and take on the senior coaching role next season. The Essendon District Football League division 2 club announced that last season’s senior assistant coach Brett Lindrea would coach the side next season. Lindrea was a successful junior coach at Westmeadows before returning to the Jaguars, having also previously been the Tigers junior coordinator. In a social media post, the club said he was very impressed with Lindrea’s professionalism, his footy I.Q, and the rapport he has with our younger players. He replaces Glenn McIntyre, who stood down from the role at the end of the season. Lindrea said he was excited by the future at a club where he has great memories of growing up playing along with his brother. “I hope to make a difference in helping out a proud club, it just feels like the right thing to do,” he said. “I’m aware it’s going to be a great challenge, but hey ‘pessimists are often right. “But it’s optimists who change the world. “Continuing on from the awesome work Macca has put down over recent years and helping out over the last 12 months, I’ve built a connection with the current people involved at the club. “I know there is a small group of talented young players that just need footy repatriation, games and time spent in the game. “Jacana has only been around for 60 odd years now and in recent times has stared down extinction. “ I think some of the best stories in football history are the stories of clubs that have found a way back from despair.” Lindrea said while they had a solid foundation, he was calling on anyone interested in joining the club to come down to pre-season. The Jaguars failed to win a game this season, but put out some of its more competitive performances in recent years. Tara Murray

Whittlesea locks in Van Der Ross as new coach After an extensive process, Whittlesea believes it has the right man to steer them up the Northern Football League division 1 ladder. The Eagles last week announced they had appointed Wayne Van Der Ross as senior coach for next season. Van Der Ross had a successful playing career before having several assistant coaching roles in the Eastern Football League. More recently he was senior coach at Know in 2020, while he was senior coach at Yarra Glen the last two seasons in the Outer Eastern Football League. New Eagles president Adrian Stewart said they were really excited about what Van Der Ross will bring to the club. “He comes with great experience and really good people skills,” he said. “He’s got a lot of great ideas and some things that the boys need to improve on.”

Stewart said Van Der Ross was the 12th person they spoke to about coaching the club in the process as they looked to cover all bases. He said Van Der Ross had put a lot of work in before he got to the interview. “One thing I will give him a lot of credit for is the research that he did,” he said. “He’s spent a lot of time in the Eastern league and the Outer Eastern and played in the eastern suburbs. “He knew everything about the club and

the players and he watched a lot of games and knew the game style. “He had picked up on some deficiencies and some things we need to improve on over time.” Van Der Ross comes into a side that finished ninth with four wins in their first full season back up in division 1 after winning the division 2 premiership in 2019. The club parted ways with premiership winning coach Blair Harvey midway through this year. Stewart said they had a lot of pieces of the puzzle there, they just needed someone to put it all together. “We think we’ve got a list that can go far with a lot of local talent, but we haven’t achieved anything so far,” he said. “We’ve got good local support in terms of assistant coaches, we just needed someone to steer us in the right direction.

Eagles’ new challenge By Tara Murray Craigieburn is embracing the new challenge in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 1, section 1. After winning a division 2 title last season, the Eagles were promoted to division for this season with a number of new challenges ahead of them. Eagles president Ben Robinson said they were really excited for this season, saying it would be a big season on and off the green. “It’s been a long time coming,” he said. “It’s the first time we’ve been up to division one so it will be a bit of a learning curve. “It’s great for the club that has been around since 1983 and it’s the first time we’ve made it up there, it’s a big achievement.” The move up to the higher division and their second side earning promotion as well, has seen an influx of players come to the club. Robinson said that players were seeing that they were moving in the right direction, with many players returning to the club from higher grades after seeing what they’re doing. “We’ve been able to get a lot of younger ones back,” he said. “Younger ones who had done elsewhere and are coming back home.” Brandon Hicks and Barry Lambert are among the additions for Craigieburn this season. The Eagles started their season on Saturday against an experienced Sunbury side, losing 99 (14)-78 (4). Lawrence Brooks’ rink won 19-18, while Hicks rink won 27-19 to give the Eagles some points. Robinson, who didn’t play at the weekend, said that they didn’t play how they would have liked in the two one-sided losing rinks. He said for them this year was about consolidating their spot in division 1 as they continue to look at the future. “It will be a learning curve,” he said. “We’ll look to get into finals and if we do that it will be a bonus.” Robinson said things were looking well all around the club. He said they were trying to attract young families and people to the club. “There’s a really good vibe around the club,” he said. “We’re looking to get barefoot bowls happening over the summer to try and get some more families involved as well.” Meanwhile, Bundoora RSL started the premier division season with a big win against MCC. Bundoora took the points 80 (14)-62 (4). Ben Hubber’s rink won 27-8 and Josh Corless’ rink won 20-17. Luke Aiello’s rink lost 14-13 and Dean O’Neill’s rink lost 23-20. In division 1, section 1, Bundoora RSL 2 beat Dandenong Club 2, 111 (16)-62 (2).

Craigieburn’s skipper Brandon Hicks.

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In division 1, section 4, Whittlesea had a thrilling win to the start of the season. Whittlesea came away with the points 75 (16)-73 (2) against Parkdale. Robby Millar,

Paul Williamson and Benjamin Winther were the winning skips. In division 2, Whittlesea 2 and 3, and Lalor were among the winners.

“If everyone buys into what Wayne brings, we’ll see some improvement. It might not be in round one, but we’ll see a vast improvement over the year and for years to come.” Stewart said the club believed that it had the ability to be a consistent division 1 club contending for finals year in, year out. Off field, Stewart was recently appointed president after being secretary for the last five years. He said everything was heading in the right direction. “We have a close knit group looking after the club,” he said. “There’s good junior parents coming through and there’s some good people who will help the club. “The club’s in a good place.” Tara Murray

Rain cancels cricket again Cricketers across Hume and Whittlesea were again left twiddling their thumbs at the weekend. For the third straight week, wet weather has meant that most competitions didn’t ahead due to the number of grounds unavailable. The Victorian Turf Cricket Association was the first to make the call, calling off games on Wednesday. In an email to clubs, seen by Star Weekly, the association said there were 39 grounds not available even before Thursday’s heavy rainfall, with some grounds in the region flooded. “The VTCA would like to inform all clubs, players and officials that play for Saturday 15th October has been called off,” the association said on social media. “With a high percentage of grounds unable to get play on, along with the rain, we will continue to ask for updates throughout next week, with the hope of starting October 22nd.” The VTCA has rescheduled round one to December 4, which was the designated catch up day. The Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association made the call on Thursday, with round one now being abandoned with round two set to be played next weekend. Victorian Premier Cricket called off all games across both the men’s and women’s competitions, with some grounds under water. Players in the VTCA, VSDCA and men’s premier cricket are yet to play any cricket at all, with the first three weekends called off. The Diamond Valley and North Metro cricket associations cancelled their junior grades during the week, before cancelling senior cricket on Sunday. The North West Metropolitan Cricket Association, which is normally one of the last to cancel, also cancelled play for a second straight week. “Whilst some grounds will be fit for play, to maintain equity across the competitions, all matches are cancelled,” the association said on social media on Friday. “The safety and well being of players, officials and supporters always comes first. In some areas, we can’t get to the grounds to assess suitability for play.” Tuesday, 18 October, 2022 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY 23

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