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Dream lost in red tape

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He said the company expected Hume council to process the amended plan within weeks, but a sticking point over the minimum distances that houses should be set back from Mount Ridley Road and Malcolm Creek led to months of delay. However, Hume council’s city sustainability director Kelvin Walsh described the modifications as “significantly different”. Mr Allington apologised to Stockland customers affected by the delay. “We will continue to complete construction of this stage and obtain all remaining approvals by January 2016, if not sooner,” he said. The company has agreed to pay any fines or additional costs required by builders as an act of goodwill.

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A drawn out dispute between a developer and Hume City Council has left a young couple building their dream home in limbo. Jake Piggott and Megan Hammond purchased a block of land in Stockland’s Highlands development last October and are still waiting for their title. When they bought their block off the plan of Stockland’s $1.4 billion Craigieburn development last year, they were told a land title would be issued for the property in June the next year. That timeframe has been delayed twice, first to December this year, then to January next year. “I just want my title so I can build our home,” Mr Piggott said. “It’s frustrating – we’ve gone and bought all this furniture and we’re having to store it in our parents’ garages. I was ready to move out of home.” The couple have been living with Mr Piggott’s family at Craigieburn while waiting for their own home to be built. Adding to the stress they face is the possibility of an added cost from Henley Properties, the builder they signed a pre-construction contract with to build their home. Mr Piggott said he was told the couple would face “fines” of about $1000 each month if construction could not begin six months after the agreed start date. Henley Properties told Star Weekly that they do not issue fines, but instead the builder absorbs the risk of price increases if construction is delayed by eight months. After this time, the property owner must make a one-off payment to cover the inflated cost of building the house. David Allington, Stockland’s residential communities regional manager, said Stockland submitted a modified development plan to Hume council for this particular stage of the Highlands estate in September, when Ms Hammond and Mr Piggott purchased their land.

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Third of fuel thefts ‘unreported’ By Lexi Cottee Petrol stations in Hume and Whittlesea suffer from some of the highest rates of fuel theft in metropolitan Melbourne. Research conducted by the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce reveals that three-quarters of fuel retailers in the state were victims of multiple petrol theft last year. VACC executive director Geoff Gwilym said the results revealed that about a third of fuel thefts were not reported to police. “Official government statistics show a

declining trend of fuel theft when in fact one-third of all thefts are not reported by service station owners,” he said. “The failure of police to take any action is discouraging many businesses from reporting all cases of fuel theft.” He said the declining figures of reported thefts aligned with Victoria Police’s 2013 public change of policy to investigate only when there was clear evidence of criminality being involved, such as a stolen vehicle or number plates. The VACC figures show the highest rate of

fuel theft in Victoria was recorded in north and north-west suburbs. Mark McKenzie, chief executive officer of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association, said his organisation’s statistics revealed that fuel theft had increased from $220 for each station on a monthly basis to an estimated $600. “That is a tripling in the cost of fuel theft in the past two years,” he said. Lisa McLeary, financial controller for the Spargo Group, which owns a number of petrol stations across Melbourne including BP Keilor

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A family of roadside fruit and vegetable traders who were kicked off their Sunbury Road site have been thrown a lifeline. The Calabro family’s fruit and vegetable stall on Sunbury Road in Bulla ceased operating five months ago. But now, thanks to an unexpected offer of support from the owner of the Campbellfield market, the family has set up a new base 20 minutes’ drive up the road. Sam Calabro had traded from the roadside Bulla site for more than 40 years before VicRoads threatened him in April with an on-the-spot fine for operating without a permit. The patriarch has since fallen into ill health and stepped away from the business, entrusting it to his sons John and Pepe. Pepe said VicRoads’ tough stance on the dangers of the Sunbury Road site and a newborn baby in the family meant they were forced to temporarily close the business. That’s when he received a call from Michael Unalan, co-owner of the new Cooper Street market, with an offer for them to trade from his 3.2-hectare site. “Michael said he would work something out for us. He gave me one of the best spots … he’s said he would support us all the way,” Pepe said. The family has been selling fruit and vegetables from inside the market from the day it opened to the public in July. Despite battling pneumonia, Sam made sure he was there for the family’s first day. Pepe said business was slowly building. “We’re even seeing a few of our old customers,” he said. Campbellfield Market is at 27-35 Cooper Street, Campbellfield, and open from 8am-8pm on Saturdays and 8am-4pm on Sundays. PEPE CALABRO

A Dallas woman says she almost fell to the floor in shock when she discovered she had won more than $235,440. The woman, who did not want to reveal her name, was one of 16 Victorian winners in the TattsLotto draw on August 22. She was unaware she had a winning ticket until, two weeks later, she returned to Dallas News & Lotto where she had purchased it and saw a sign in the window that read: “Division One Sold Here!” “As I walked by the store I saw a sign in the window … and thought how lovely it was for some lucky person in the area, but I never thought it would be me,” she said. “I’ll have to be picked up off the floor I’m so shocked.” Dallas News & Lotto owner Heather Luo said she couldn’t be happier for the winner and her family. “We send our winner heartfelt congratulations and wish her all the best with the winnings,” Ms Luo said. The Dallas woman was not the only northern suburbs resident unaware of a prize awaiting after the August 22 draw. A Gladstone Park resident, who also wanted to remain anonymous, came forward on September 4 to claim their $235,440 first-division prize. They bought their winning ticket from Gladstone Park Lotto & Service Centre in Gladstone Park shopping centre. Across Australia, there were 18 division one winners. The other Victorian winners were from Deer Park and Dingley Village along with a 12-member syndicate in Williamstown. Lexi Cottee

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Dallas is to get its very own Men’s Shed. The suburb is one of 15 across Victoria chosen to share $750,000 for new sheds for men to tinker with tools and timber. Dallas Neighbourhood House’s Frances Trimboli submitted a proposal to the state government earlier this year to build a men’s shed on a concrete slab behind the Widford Street base. Ms Trimboli was thrilled when the news came through last Monday that the application had been successful. Families and Children Minister Jenny Mikakos announced the successful grant winners while at the official opening of the Melbourne Men’s Shed at Federation Square.

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Business park to bring jobs north By Lexi Cottee Construction is under way on a $1.2 billion business park at Mickleham that will create almost 7000 jobs during the building phase alone. The park is part of the Merrifield project, a joint venture between Melbourne-based MAB Corporation and Gibson Property Corporation, which is transforming 770 hectares into a commercial, residential and industrial precinct. Last Wednesday, MAB Corporation co-founder Andrew Buxton

welcomed Premier Daniel Andrews, Hume mayor Adem Atmaca and other state MPs to look at plans and drawings for the 330-hectare business park. Once completed, the business park is projected to generate up to 11,000 direct and 25,000 indirect jobs, representing 16-26 per cent of Hume’s jobs growth by 2036. Paint manufacture Dulux was the first major business to announce it would move in. In March, the company revealed it would relocate some of its paint operations from Sydney and Brisbane to a new $165 million plant at

Mickleham by 2017. Its new distribution centre is expected to start operating mid to late next year. Mr Andrews said the Merrifield development would provide a significant economic boost for the state. “This business park, upon completion, will support more than 30,000 jobs and that’s great for Melbourne’s north and great for our state.” Mr Buxton said the park’s location was a drawcard for some of Australia’s biggest businesses. “Merrifield’s positioning near major transport infrastructure, chiefly the Hume

Freeway, servicing the east coast, Melbourne International airport and Somerton Intermodal Terminal with access to the Port of Melbourne, will allow businesses to access local, regional and interstate markets 24/7,” Mr Buxton said. He said the company’s vision was to create a community in which people could live, shop and work close to their own home. In 2013, then planning minister Matthew Guy described Mickleham as a “20-minute” city, based on the principle of working close to home.

Boffins rock the Ages A Bundoora-based archaeologist has led an assumption-shattering discovery about the evolution of an indigenous population of Europe. After studying the DNA of eight Europeans, who died between 3000 and 5000 years ago, La Trobe’s Cristina Valdiosera and a team of researchers have discovered that the Basques, an indigenous ethnic group who live mostly in north-central Spain and south-western France, are not direct descendants of the huntergatherers who lived at least 10,000 years ago. Their research has found that the Basques’ current population of more than two-million descended from local hunter-gatherers and migrating farmers. “As a result of this study, we now know their [the Basques’] closest ancestors were in the Neolithic Age [between 10,000 and 2000 BC] and therefore not that ancient,” she said.

Dr Valdiosera said 19 archaeologists, anthropologists and geneticists from Sweden, Spain and Australia had made the findings using the latest molecular technologies. Their discovery was published last week in the American scientific journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “We analysed the genomes of farmers who lived during the Copper Age, between 3500-5500 years ago, in Spain,” she said. The human remains were found at the Cave of El Portalón from the world-famous site of Atapuerca. Lexi Cottee

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Tom Considine – 50 Years with Bayford Ford. This month, Bayford Ford are celebrating a milestone – 50 years of dedicated service with one of their most treasured employees, Tom Considine. Tom began his career with Bayford back in January 1966, starting out as an apprentice mechanic within the servicing team. Tom relied on his instinctive knowledge and hands on experience – and over the years as motor vehicles became more complex, he worked with the younger technicians who began operating the diagnostic machines to get the job done. A Ford man his whole life, Tom has only ever been known to drive 2 cars – a Cortina initially, followed by a BA Falcon 5 years ago (although most of his working life he lived within walking distance of the dealership so they didn’t get much use). In his early years, co-workers would drive past and offer him lifts but he always refused, however in recent years Tom’s daughter has lovingly taken him to and from work every day. When he’s not servicing vehicles, Tom spends a lot of his time looking after his wife of many years, nursing her through ill health. He holidays with his Grandchildren throughout the year and is very close to his daughter. For more than 50 years, Tom has been a loyal and honest part of the team. Years ago, when the dealership was struggling and management went to employees asking them to accept a wage reduction to keep the business afloat, many left but Tom stayed. It’s the true test of a man that sticks with his employer and his family – and together, both Tom and the Bayford Group have since flourished. An honest, unassuming and loyal employee, Tom would always give his best, putting 100% into anything asked of him. Throughout the years, he would often be the first to report any problems that might occur in the workplace to management and rectify the issues sooner rather than later.

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A few years ago Tom suffered a Bicep rupture, a difficult injury for a mechanic. It required significant rehab after the operation, and forced Tom to restructure his workload and take on more of a mentoring role, instructing and teaching new apprentices – and it’s fitting that the cycle has gone full circle in half a century’s service. Tom has no concrete plans for his retirement, however we anticipate he’ll be spending much of it with his beloved family. Bayford are proud to have called Tom part of the team for so many years. His values, contribution and his refreshing attitude to work – and life, have contributed greatly to the culture of the company. We join Bayford in congratulating Tom on his 50 monumental years, and wish him all the best for his retirement.

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Choked road suited to bygone era By Lexi Cottee The number of cars using Craigieburn Road has almost trebled in the past 10 years. Data commissioned by Hume council reveals that the number of drivers using the western section of Craigieburn Road has jumped 146 per cent. Patronage of the eastern end of the road has also surged, by a more modest 73 per cent. Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said the east-west connector road had been sufficient when the area was farmland, but it was now struggling to bear the load of one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities.

Mayor Adem Atmaca on Craigieburn Road. (Joe Mastroianni)

“More than 27,000 vehicles use Craigieburn Road every day, between Bridgewater and Hanson roads, and drivers are forced to navigate along an arterial, which is largely a single lane in each direction,” he said. The council is using the statistics to lobby the state and federal governments to duplicate parts of Craigieburn, Mickleham and Somerton roads, large sections of which are single lane. “More and more motorists use Somerton, Craigieburn, and Mickleham roads every day, and the thoroughfares urgently need to be widened because congestion is at breaking point,” Cr Atmaca said. The council data shows more than 27,000

cars use Somerton Road between Roxburgh Park Drive and Aitken Boulevard, an increase of 47 per cent over the past 12 years. Hume council has been calling for the duplication of parts of the three roads for more than five years. Yuroke MP Ros Spence asked Roads Minister Luke Donnellan in May about the measures taken to reduce congestion on Craigieburn Road. She was told VicRoads was working with the council on a “corridor study” to identify a suitable road layout for the length of the road between the Hume Highway and the future Outer Metropolitan Ring Road. The study is due for completion by the end of the year.

Help with the endgame Every Monday between 9am and 2pm, youth workers Emma Shelton and Tanya Nacarov try to enthuse a small group of Lalor North College students about school life. The Whittlesea youth workers are hoping their one-on-one time with the year 11 and 12 students will ensure the youngsters pass VCAL and go on to forge successful careers in their chosen field. The college referred the 17 and 18-year-olds to Whittlesea council’s youth development officers because of fears they were becoming increasingly disengaged with school life, or had bullying or family issues. Ms Shelton said the students had been asked to organise a series of events for everyone at their year level, with a focus on food. The first event was a sausage sizzle outside a Mill Park supermarket, raising money to prepare and

cook pancakes for the year 11 and 12 students today (Tuesday). “It was their own idea, and it’s going to be a great social event for the whole school,” Ms Shelton said. One year 12 student, who didn’t want to be named, said working with Emma and Tanya has boosted her self-esteem. “I feel supported and it’s helped me become more connected to my school,” she said. “A lot of the students’ teachers have told us about their remarkable turnaround and that they can’t believe how much the students are now engaging with their classmates,” Ms Shelton said. Whittlesea Youth Services is at: baseline@ whittlesea.vic.gov.au Lexi Cottee

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Sunbury split will happen: Libs The saga of Sunbury’s planned split from Hume may drag on for years yet, with Opposition Leader Matthew Guy promising the town will get its own council under a Liberal government, regardless of the outcome of a current review. Visiting the town with Western Metropolitan MP Bernie Finn, Mr Guy told Star Weekly Sunbury would be granted its independence ‘‘just like the people voted for’’. ‘‘The work has been done,’’ Mr Guy said. ‘‘The previous government did all the financial modelling. We held the plebiscite; it just needs the bill to go through the Parliament.’’ The promise comes as patience about the state government’s transition audit wears thin. Auditors John Watson and Frank Vincent presented their report and recommendations to Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins by the August 31 deadline. The pair were appointed by the Labor government in March with a brief to review the separation processes, after the former Liberal government gazetted formal notices that a new Sunbury council would start on July 1 this year. The split was put on hold after Ms Hutchins said too many questions remained unanswered. A government spokeswoman said the report would be made public ‘‘later this year’’. The government had previously promised it would act quickly on the auditors’ recommendations. Mr Guy, who met with members of the

pro-split Sunbury Residents Association on Tuesday, said it was time for the uncertainty to end. ‘‘If Daniel Andrews won’t do it, I will, because it’s the right thing for the people of Sunbury, and they voted for it. We don’t need another vote.’’ A petition with 7000 signatures calling for a new vote was presented to Parliament earlier this month. At a public meeting in July, the auditors acknowledged the limitations of previous studies. Mr Vincent also noted a “very significant” percentage of residents took part in the non-compulsory 2013 poll that paved the way for Sunbury’s separation. ‘‘The question becomes: What was it that they voted upon?,’’ he said, reflecting on a perceived vagueness in the original question. The auditors said the former Liberal government’s notices had been “silent” on rates and service levels. Visiting Sunbury last month, Mr Andrews rejected Liberal claims the audit process was a sham. He said the government was serious about the review and had not gone in with a predetermined view. Last week, Mr Guy also promised Sunbury Train Association members, fighting to retain access to V/Line trains, that he would reinstate any lost services. He said commuters weren’t asking for special favours. The government recently added extra Metro services, with a promise of more to come.

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A gruelling seven-hour audition in May for an international talent agency proved gamechanging for dancer Daniel Camilleri. The 22-year-old from Mill Park was one of about 750 hopefuls wanting to be signed on by Los Angeles-based MSA Agency, one of the world’s biggest talent agencies. “We were taught choreography, first in jazz, then in hip-hop, which then had to be performed in front of a panel,” he said. Three weeks later, Daniel was told he’d been signed … and would have to apply for a visa to live in the United States. The former St Monica’s College student already has some notable performances under his belt. He’s danced on Channel 7’s The X Factor and at the ARIA and Nickelodeon Kids Choice awards, and has toured with X Factor winner Samantha Jade. “The most thrilling performance was in China with Samantha in front of 20,000 people,” said Daniel, who hopes to leave for the States in the next few months. Lexi Cottee

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United Petroleum chief operating officer David Szymczah estimated the thieves had caused about $50,000 damage. “From time to time, people try to steal ATMs from service stations; but never with a front loader,” he said. “They’re usually unsuccessful. It’s very rare they ever succeed.” Whittlesea Sawmills owner Stuart Lord said the front-end loader the offenders used was “a dinosaur”. “The poor old girl was 42 years old; we use her to handle logs and firewood.” Mr Lord said the pair must have checked out his equipment in advance and known their way around earth-moving machinery. Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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Trust for Nature, Victoria’s leading not-for-profit organisation working to conserve the natural environment on private land, is running its annual Spring into Nature series of events until November. Private land owners are opening up their bush properties to the public to see conservation in action, with a series of events providing the opportunity to experience biodiversity-rich habitats of the state’s unique plants and wildlife. ■ www.trustfornature.org.au

The Goonawarra Golf Club in Sunbury will be conducting its regular free junior golf program during the coming September school holidays. The club is also conducting a one or two-day golf activity, with a one-hour clinic session, a nine-hole competition and team activities for $30 for one day or $55 for two days. It’s also offering a free “come and try” golf clinic for women beginners. Sessions are available on weekdays and weekends, and booking is essential. ■ Carol, 0407 331 399

Ever thought about fostering children needing to live away from their families due to neglect, abuse or family crisis? You can find out if it’s for you at an information night in Preston on Thursday, October 1, 7-8.45pm. Find out more about children needing care and how to become a foster carer with the Broadmeadows Program. ■ Kay, 9301 5200 for an information kit and venue details

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Two courses are being offered in term four at Thomastown Neighbourhood House. ‘Introduction to Internet and Email’ will be run at the Thomastown library on Thursdays from October 15 – 9.30am to midday. An ‘Introduction to Office Skills’ will also be held at the library from Thursday, October 8. ■ 8376 6939

To enter, visit www.winthisnow.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, September 20, and will be drawn at 9am the next day at the offices of MMP, 214 Park Street, South Melbourne, 3205. Winners will be notified in writing and their names published at www.winthisnow.com.au. Terms and conditions are available at www.winthisnow.com.au.

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Win one of 10 double passes to Motorclassica, Australia’s premier exhibition of unique, collectable and historically significant cars and motorcycles. The exhibition includes displays of automotive memorabilia, models and other collectables. Each double pass is valued at $60. Motorclassica will be at Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building from October 23-25. More details: www. motorclassica.com.au

AFL grand final

Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s Grand Final Footy Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, October 3, between 10am and 1pm, at the Thomastown library. There will be coffee, a sausage sizzle, market stalls and activities for families. Wear your footy colours and run through a giant banner! ■ www.tnh.org.au

Sing & Soup

Sing along with footy club songs at St Mary’s Sing & Soup on Thursday

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September 17 from noon. Wave your footy scarf and enjoy the delicious soup! It’s at St Mary’s Anglican Church hall, 7 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury. All welcome! ■ Narelle, 9744 1347 or 8746 8332

Boogie without partners

The Keilor branch of Parents Without Partners welcomes you to its monthly dance on Friday, September 18, at the I.C.K.A. Club, 7 Keilor Park Drive, East Keilor. Music by popular DJ Charlie. Doors open at 7.30pm. Entry is $10, and a strict dress code applies.

$20K TURNKEY UPGRADES*

WITH A $20,000 SPEND ON TURNKEY UPGRADES*

Help us celebrate the opening of Club Mandalay and get up to $20,000 to spend on Turnkey upgrades when you build your new home at Mandalay*. Buy a block at Mandalay and build with one of our participating builders and you’ll receive: a $10,000 upgrade voucher from Mandalay, a $5,000 upgrade voucher from the builder, and a $5,000 landscaping allowance+. That’s a total of $20,000! Plus peace-of-mind knowing that all you have to do is move in when your home is completed – too easy. It’s just another reason why Mandalay is the only choice.

MANDALAY SALES OFFICE

430 Mandalay Circuit Beveridge, VIC 3753

Telephone: 9037-3737 mandalaybeveridge.com.au

ANYWAY YOU LOOK AT IT, MANDALAY IS THE ONLY CHOICE. *$20,000 Spend on Turnkey Upgrades offer includes $5,000 Landscaping Allowance, $10,000 upgrade spend voucher supplied by Beveridge Property Developers (ACN 130 227 593) (the Developer), and $5,000 upgrade spend voucher supplied by participating builder. $10,000 and $5,000 Turnkey Upgrades vouchers are redeemable for a spend of up to $15,000 on specially selected upgrade packages, or on eligible upgrade items of buyer’s choice, from participating builders. Buyers must enter into contract for sale of land with the Developer and building contract with participating builder between 1/08/15 – 31/10/15 to be eligible for the $20,000 Spend offer. Vouchers will be redeemable on execution of both contracts, subject to Developer approval. Offer non transferable, and not redeemable for cash or credit on contract or in conjunction with any other offer. +$5,000 Landscaping Allowance applies to select landscaping to front of home only, arranged by Developer and paid directly to landscaper after settlement. ~For a full list of participating builders, and for full offer details, visit www.mandalaybeveridge.com.au/or speak to a Sales Consultant today.

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WALLAN - 32 Acacia Way 'BIG AND BOLD' We are pleased to present this lovely property to the deserving market. Boasting a very large block with stunning city views that can't be built out, this big four bedroom family home has loads to offer. A very well-appointed kitchen is at the hub of the home with large cooker, generous pantry and good sized living areas. This property has a surprise in store for the lucky purchaser so call us today for an inspection, come on - just do it!

GLENAROUA - 190 McGintys Road

TACT: Gail Kendrick 0417 012 041 CONTAC

Escape the Rat Race. The Countryside beckons you to this tranquil property on approximately 65 acres. On offer for the first time in 30 years with many memories made by the current owners they are ready to pass it on hoping it does the same for you. All the hard work is done! With a large shed, and verandah attached to soak up the atmosphere. Plenty of space to suit any lifestyle you wish to engage in. the large dam provides water for livestock or perhaps net a few yabbies'. Wide open spaces to ride the horses or motorbikes and explore all that is yours. Located in the lovely area that is Glenaroua only 1.5 hours from Melbourne PRICE: $350,000 CBD and under 15 minutes to Broadford Township which offers schools, train station, INSPECT: By appointment cafes and many other places of interest. Call TACT: Denisse Grech 0419 154 730 CONTAC today to arrange an inspection. Invest and rest.

KILMORE - 122 Sutherland Street

BEVERIDGE - 1810 Merriang Road

FOR SALE By appointment

PRESTIGIOUS STREET - In this high profile and highly sought after location is a 'Red Hot' investment on a huge allotment of approximately1012m2. A rare opportunity to potentially develop a site in our fast becoming a Metropolis of Kilmore. A three bedroom home with a 'six star' long term tenant, you can occupy or make it part of your portfolio, then double or triple your return by creating high demand town houses. The right side of the street access to Assumption College, 1 3 2 St Patricks and Kilmore primary schools and childcare. A hop, skip and a jump to all, PRICE: FORTHCOMING AUCTION no major roads to cross. Offers will be INSPECT: By appointment considered prior to auction.

Where do we start? Land - Approximately 20 acres 40 kms from CBD. Over 600 bore fed Olive trees aged over 20 years, ample shedding with office facilities including toilet/sink, stable plus Olympic size mĂŠnage, storage sheds and more. Home Solid brick veneer, approximately 32-sq under roof including double garage, wood fuelled heating, air-conditioning and open-plan living, In-ground pool and entertaining area, tree-lined bitumen 2 4 10 driveway. When opportunities like this PRICE: FOR SALE knock you need to answer the door fast! INSPECT: BY APPOINTMENT This property is available . . . NOW

WALLAN - BRAND NEW 3-BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE NOW!

BROADFORD - 2 Mia Mia Road

CONTAC TACT: Alan Wilson 0417 577 988

CONTAC TACT: Denisse Grech 0419 154 730

A LITTLE RAY OF SUNSHINE...This lovingly renovated beauty is offered for sale, immaculately presented, an ideal location and all the bells and whistles you are searching for. Brand new carpeting, freshly painted, beautiful high ceilings with the original ornate ceiling rosettes and cornices and . . . wait for it . . . pressed metal ceiling in the main bedroom!! The charm of all things 'olde world' with the modern twists we need. Two bathrooms, four bedrooms, open kitchen leading onto meals and family room, decked outdoor area 2 4 2 where you can sit and just shoot the breeze, formal living areas that are cosy and warm and a P R I C E : CALL NOW Location is everything! Rental properties are in high demand. Enquire today to secure rear yard that has an older style garage via rear your next investment property. Great return from 5.5% approx. YA AP PPOINTMENT INSP lane access. If you are looking for a home that offers all of this, you really need to see this one to CON Denisse Grech 0419 154 730 CONTAC TACT: Geoff Carswell 0488 007 617 or Arch Montgomery 0435 355 200 appreciate the hard work the owner has put into it. ADDRESS 1/11 Raglan Street 2/11 Raglan Street 3/11 Raglan Street 4/11 Raglan Streetg

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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir explores the intricacies of Afghan cuisine … The success of Afghan Master Kebab at Sunshine seems to have inspired others to try their luck with like-minded eateries. Further afield at Footscray, Kebab Surra has made its mark. At Sunshine, it seems there will be three new kids on the block. One has already opened in the food court at Sunshine Plaza but is yet to be investigated. Another, on the wider bit of Hampshire Road, still has newspaper on its windows. Afghan Shaheen is up and running on the narrower part of Hampshire Road heading towards the station. It’s done out in cheerful cafe-style with ornate and shiny furniture. It’s an Afghan eatery with a few twists thrown in. You’ll find the chargrilled meats are the main reason already established places have become the talk of their town. This menu also features a longish list of straight-up Indian dishes and even an Indo-Chinese section. Additionally, Afghan Shaheen is big on baking. One display cabinet contains a glistening range of Indian-style sweet treats that go for $18 a kilogram. Another cabinet displays various biscuits that look just like Italian-style biscotti. I’m told, however, that they really are Afghan. Rest assured, they contain heaps of butter and sell for a terrific $16 a kilogram – I’m surprised how many I get for $7. A bowl of namakpura – cumin-seasoned strips of deep-fried pastry – is served without being ordered. Playing the same teasers’ role as papadums, they’re yummy.

AFGHAN SHAHEEN Address: 231 Hampshire Road, Sunshine Phone: 0449 988 753 Lamb kebab ($13.99) is made with superb chargrilled meat of high quality and servings are generous. The bread is good but unlike either regular naan or the more chewy, crusty bread delivered elsewhere. What I first, mistakenly, take to be some kind of soup turns out to be an excellent mint dipping sauce – a vinegary version of the pale green dip often served. It’s piquant and delicious. Curry and rice for $13.99 doesn’t sound like such a crash-hot deal but qabuli palaw is excellent. The same good bread. The same salad bits. Fluffy white rice studded with moist currants and festooned with cooked, tender and sweet carrot strands. The lamb “qorma” itself is mildly spiced but as deep in flavour as it is deep brown. The lamb is of the same high quality and tenderness as we found with the kebabs. With its many bits and pieces, this $15 dish could easily suffice as a meal for two.

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SPORT Jets no match in decider By Tara Murray Greenvale came up against a side that didn’t want to experience grand final heartache for a third straight year in Essendon District Football League’s premier division. Aberfeldie was hard, ruthless and clean with the ball from the opening siren and ensured it was Greenvale that headed to grand final pain at Windy Hill on Saturday. The Jets had no answers to the Gorillas and it showed on the scoreboard: 26.10 (166) 13.12 (90). Jets coach Shannon Grant said his side was no match for Aberfeldie. “They’re a good team, the best all year. They thoroughly deserve the win,” Grant conceded. “Aberfeldie did get the jump … and I don’t think we came out nervous. “We did our preparation and went into the game on the back of last week full of confidence.” Grant said no matter what they tried, the Jets couldn’t go with the Gorillas. “They made it hard and we couldn’t keep up with them. “There are things we did to try to stop them. But when you contest the ball and can’t win at least half the contests, or at least create neutral contests, you’re in trouble.” The Gorillas’ big names were busy early with former AFL players Brock McLean, Kyle Reimers, Angus Graham and Luke Blackwell among those on the scoreboard before the Jets had kicked their first goal. Reimers’ goal and McLean’s second were signs of things to come. From the Allan T. Hird Stand pocket, they kicked nearly identical shots around their bodies on tight angles for six-pointers. The Jets finally got on the board at the 26-minute mark through a free kick to Nick Maric. The Jets trailed 38-9 at quarter-time. They got the first goal of the second term to reduce the margin before a brain fade by Fabian DeLuca returned momentum to the Gorillas. An Angus Graham mark resulted in his second goal. DeLuca knocked him over after the kick, with the umpire awarding a free kick and second shot on goal. Graham obliged by kicking his third. The two goals helped the Gorillas extend the lead to 47 points at the main break. In the third quarter, they went from having one hand on the premiership cup to a secure two mitts, nine goals to one putting the game out of the Jets’ reach. Gorillas big man Graham was named best on ground for his seven goals. It’s the Gorillas first senior premiership since 1974. Addam Maric, Matthew Smith and Josh Smith were judged best players for the Jets. Tom Hill kicked five goals for the Jets, while Joseph Gazzo chipped in with four. The final-quarter response was some consolation for Grant. “I’m glad they came out and finished the way they did and won the last quarter,” he said. “I asked for a big effort and they did that. It shows they care. “We need to lick our wounds at the moment … get around each other and make sure we come back better next year. For Grant, in his first season as coach, season 2015 is something to build on. “I’ve been proud of the boys,” he said. “They’ve all improved and been prepared to buy in and work to get us into the position we’re in today. “They’re a good group and they want to get better.” The Jets’ reserves side also endured grand final heartache, losing a thriller to Keilor 12.6 (78)-10.10 (70). 16 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Blues close to league switch Kilmore Football Netball Club is close to moving to the Northern Football League. Riddell District Football Netball League, where the Blues currently play, published a statement on its website last week saying club representatives had met NFL officials about a possible move. Following that meeting, the officials recommended the move proceed in 2016 and said other NFL clubs would vote on the matter soon. AFL Goldfields general manager Rod Ward said the RDFNL would be disappointed to lose Kilmore. “Riddell District FNL regards Kilmore as an important, highly regarded member of our league. We were disappointed not to be made aware of any such application by Kilmore,” he said. “[But] we respect their right to consider all options available for a long-term, viable future and we recognise the important role Kilmore plays in its community.” Ward said representatives of AFL Goldfields, which oversees the RDFNL, would meet with Kilmore on September 21. “We’re committed to working closely with Kilmore and look forward to attending a meeting of Kilmore members that will be called to consider the merits of continuing their future in the Riddell District or Northern FNL,” he said. “We obviously remain hopeful their future will continue to lie within the Riddell District FNL.” A Northern spokesman said the league had received an application from Kilmore to join it next year. It would be joining local clubs Mernda, South Morang and Epping in division 3 in an eight-team competition. “Kilmore officials have met with the NFL board to present their application and discuss it in more detail,” the spokesman said. “After careful consideration, the board agreed to recommend to all affiliates that Kilmore be accepted into the NFL for season 2016. “The affiliates will have to vote in favour of Kilmore joining the NFL before the matter can progress any further.” Tara Murray

Tom Hill marks for the Jets. (Damian Visentini)

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Greenvale’s Addam Maric reflects the sombre mood after Saturday’s final siren.

South Morang 1 went down in an extra-time thriller against Watsonia 1 in Northern Netball League’s section 2. Watsonia shot away in the added time to beat the Lions 37-30. The winners’ Rhiannon Maxwell was named best on court. In section 1, Diamond Creek won its fifth successive grand final, sneaking home 60-59 against North Heidelberg 1. DC has won the title every year but one since joining the competition in 2008. Whittlesea 3 had a massive win in section 3, thumping St Marys 1 41-22. In section 4, Greensborough 3 beat Lalor 1 31-29. In section 5, Hurstbridge 1 beat North Heidelberg 3, 24-17. (Damian Visentini)

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Young squad stands tall By Tara Murray Despite an up-and-down season, Whittlesea Ranges coach Vinko Buljubasic believes it has been a successful one. The club finished the National Premier League 1 west season in seventh place with a 9-7-12 record after a 2-2 draw with Brunswick City on Saturday. “It’s been up and down but it has been successful after the injuries, suspensions and players leaving,” he said before Saturday’s match. “We had a few changes each week and we didn’t have continuity in the side. “We played only two poor games all year and, from where we were last year, there has been a big difference. “Last year we finished with 23 points … this year we are on 33 points with one match to go. “That’s a good improvement. If we can improve that much again next year we will be in a good spot and fighting for the top two.” Buljubasic said that while the young players had tired towards the end of the year, it had been pleasing to see them continue to develop. “We’ve had a few players develop into first level players; they have improved immensely,” he said. “It’s a long season for younger players still learning. “Some have had slight injuries and can’t play through them, while more experienced players would be able to play through them.” Buljubasic said he would be happy to coach Whittlesea again next season and would meet club officials soon to discuss the possibility. He said he would be happy to stick with the present squad and would look to add two or three new players.

SCOREBOARD Q FOOTBALL AFL Finals Week 1 WEST COAST 2.2 7.6 12.11 14.12 (96) HA HAWTHORN 2.3 2.4 4.9 9.10 (64) Goals: West Coast: J Hill 3 J Kennedy 3 J Cripps 2 M LeCras 2 B Sheppard E Yeo J Darling M Hutchings. Hawthorn: J Roughead 2 S Burgoyne 2 C Rioli D Hale I Smith J Gunston L Hodge. Best: West Coast: L Shuey S Hurn N Naitanui E Yeo J Kennedy W Schofield M LeCras. Hawthorn: S Mitchell C Rioli J Roughead L Hodge W Langford. Injuries: West Coast: J McGovern (shoulder). Hawthorn: J Gunston (ankle). Reports: Nil. Umpires: Matt Stevic, Simon Meredith, Jeff Dalgleish. Official Crowd: 42,663 at Subiaco Oval. FREMANTLE 4.1 6.4 8.8 10.9 (69) SYDNEY 1.6 2.11 5.13 7.18 (60) Goals: Fremantle: H Ballantyne 3 M Walters 3 C Mayne L Neale M Barlow Z Clarke. Sydney: K Tippett ippett 3 D T Towers J Laidler J McVeigh S Reid. Best: Fremantle: N Fyfe M Walters S Hill H Ballantyne A Sandilands L Spurr C Mayne. Sydney: J Kennedy A Goodes K Tippett D Hannebery T Mitchell H Grundy D Towers. T Injuries: Fremantle: C Sutcliffe (shoulder) N Fyfe (leg) L McPharlin (calf soreness) replaced in selected side by T Mzungu. Sydney: I Heeney (leg) S Reid (hamstring). Reports: Nil. Umpires: Robert Findlay, Ray Chamberlain, Dean Margetts. Official Crowd: 40,071 at Subiaco Oval. ADELAIDE 6.3 9.6 13.9 16.13 (109) W BULLDOGS 4.6 7.10 10.16 14.18 (102) Goals: Adelaide: E Betts 5 T Walker 3 C Cameron 2 R Knight 2 R Henderson R Sloane S Thompson T Lynch. L Western Bulldogs: T Dickson 5 J Redpath 2 J Stringer 2 S Crameri 2 J Grant L Dahlhaus L Jong. Best: Adelaide: T Walker R Henderson P Dangerfield R Laird E Betts S Thompson S Jacobs. Western Bulldogs: L Dahlhaus E Wood R Murphy L Picken L Hunter T Dickson. Injuries: Nil. Reports: Nil. Umpires: Justin Schmitt, Mathew Nicholls, Brendan Hosking. Official Crowd: 60,782 at MCG.

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Greensborough experienced mixed fortunes in the Hockey Victoria Premier League grand finals on Sunday. The men’s side took the lead early in its game against Camberwell and held on for a 3-2 win. The women’s side lost its grand final 3-1 to Doncaster. Scores were 1-1 with 14 minutes to go after the Burras conceded a goal in the first three minutes of the game. Doncaster scored goals with nine minutes and six minutes remaining.

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The awards for Northern Knights’ Jade Gresham continue to flow in the TAC Cup. After already having a successful Vic Metro under-18 carnival, Gresham was awarded the coaches’ award at the Morrish Medal awards night on Sunday. In the main award, he finished equal second, with 14 votes, one behind winner Clayton Oliver. Also on the night, Gresham was named in the centre in the team of the year. Calder Cannons Nick O’Kearney and Callum Moore joined him in the team of the year.

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Macleod is through to its first Northern Football league division 1 grand final since 1971 after beating Eltham. Overcoming a slow start, the Kangaroos won 17.12 (114) - 11.9 (75). They will play Greensborough in the grand final. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @nstarweekly @star_weekly Whittlesea’s Atilla Ofli. (Shawn Smits)

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VFL Semi-final ESSENDON 4.2 9.4 13.9 19.9 (123) FOOTSCRA FOOTSCRAY 3.1 4.3 6.5 8.9 (57) Goals: Essendon: Hardingham 3 Browne 3 McKernan 3 Polkinghorne 2 Langford 2 Heavyside McKenna Thompson Tipungwuti McLeod Edwards. Footscray: Boyd 2 Jamieson Campbell T Talia McLean Hayes Buchanan. Best: Essendon: Heppell Browne Polkinghorne Hardingham McKernan McNiece. Footscray: Cordy Hayes Austin. At North Port Oval.

DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE Prelim-final WILLIAMSTOWN 3.6 9.7 13.7 19.13 (127) COBURG 3.0 6.3 10.6 13.9 (87) Goals: Williamstown: Merlo 5 Casley 4 Critchley 3 Chisari 2 Bewley 2 Bench Owen Hislop. Coburg: MacDonald 3 Johns 2 Kalanj 2 Hemala Cooper Hunt Posar Schraven Madden. Best: Williamstown: Merlo Casley Critchley Chisari Carr Hine. Coburg: Sturgess Johns Totino T MacDonald Boyd Kovacevic. At North Port Oval.

TTAC CUP Semi-final OAKLEIGH 2.4 4.6 7.10 10.13 (73) MURRA MURRAY 2.4 3.9 5.12 9.13 (67) Goals: Oakleigh: Phillips 2 Walker 2 ByrneJones Thompson Kerr Ridley Lane Cuningham. Murray: Oliver 2 Schache 2 Smith Tiziani Payne McMullan Smith. Best: Oakleigh: Byrne-Jones Answerth Beddison Walker Phillips Firns. Murray: Tiziani Oliver Waite Schache Payne Brodie. At IKON Park.

ESSENDON PREMIER Prelim-final ABERFELDIE 6.2 12.5 21.9 26.10 (166) GREENV GREENVALE 1.3 4.6 5.9 13.12 (90) Goals: Aberfeldie: A Graham 7 K Reimers 3 Z Hislop 3 N Cattapan 3 B McLean 2 L Blackwell 2 V Carboni 2 A Kefford 2 J Cubillo J Rush. Greenvale: T Hill 5 J Gazzo 4 M Smith N Maric N Parthenopoulos C Farchione. Best: Aberfeldie: A Graham L Blackwell J Cubillo N Cattapan M Lynch L A El Houli. Greenvale: A Maric M Smith J Smith D Sardo T Hill N Lower. Res: Keilor 12.6 d Greenvale 10.10. U-18.5: Aberfeldie 12.9 d Keilor 7.14.

RESERVES THOMASTOWN 3.4 4.6 5.7 8.12 (60) WHITTLESEA 3.1 3.1 6.4 8.7 (55) Goals: Thomastown: S Abela 2 M Gravina R Barbara F Farchione A Ioannidis T Dehghani J Fiore. Whittlesea: J Barnes 4 L Dyson L Crowley S Pupillo B Byrne. Best: Thomastown: S Abela C Zabrieszach C Missailidis N Fiore M Cianciosi. Whittlesea: L Brennan J Barnes L Dyson L Crowley B McDonald A Foxwell. U-19 WHITTLESEA 2.2 3.8 6.9 13.20 (98) BANYULE 1.3 1.4 4.9 7.10 (52) Goals: Whittlesea: J Murphy 3 L Wilson 2 J Jerabek 2 N Pupillo M Coen C Leslie M Langford E Gorski C Prestopino. Banyule: L Balcombe 2 J Lowe D Rodda D Langford B Nethercote L James. Best: Whittlesea: N Pupillo M Langford M Cormack C Leslie T Falls M Coen. Banyule: B Nethercote S T Tanudtanud J Clarke R Williams D Langford S Mathieson. EASTERN: Div 1: Grand-final: Balwyn 13.12 d Vermont 6.12. Res: Vermont 11.7 d Blackburn 8.10. U-19: Norwood 9.6 d Knox 7.12. Div 2: Grand-final: Doncaster 11.7 d Doncaster East 3.10. Res: Waverley Blues 9.3 d Wantirna South 6.10. U-19: Mooroolbark 17.12 d Mulgrave 2.5. RIDDELL: Div 1: Prelim-final: Romsey 16.19 d Broadford 7.14. Res: Prelim-final: Sunbury Kangaroos 19.12 d Rupertswood 11.8. U-18: Prelim-final: Woodend-Hesket 13.14 d Riddell 13.9. SOUTHERN: Div 2: Prelim-final: Murrumbeena 10.13 d Caulfield 9.11. Res: Prelim-final: Oakleigh District 8.18 d Highett 6.3. Thirds Blue: Prelim-final: Cerberus 6.15 d St Kilda City 4.9. WESTERN REGION: Grand f: Div 1: Deer Park 23.17 d Werribee Districts 2.7. Res: Hoppers Crossing 12.7 d Sunshine 4.13. U-18: Spotswood 20.14 d Deer Park 2.3.

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PREMIER B Prelim-final OLD MELB. 1.7 4.8 11.10 17.10 (112) ST BEDES/MENT. 5.0 8.2 8.3 10.9 (69) Goals: Old Melburnians: A Armstrong 4 C Beck 4 W Thompson 2 C Righetti N De Steiger T Rosenthal T Paule S Gibbons S Watson L Borthwick. St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: C Richards 2 M Barnes 2 M Coen T Doherty J Robertson J T Tyquin L Velluto A Kane. Best: Old Melburnians: J Freezer W Thompson S Peacock L Borthwick S Watson T Rosenthal. St Bedes / Mentone Tigers: J Tyquin T P Kean T Tyquin T yquin M Barnes C Mangoni P T Tyquin. yquin.

DIV 2 Grand-final WHITTLESEA 6.4 7.6 11.10 14.13 (97) LALOR 3.3 6.6 9.7 14.10 (94) Goals: Whittlesea: B Hayes 4 B Briffa 3 N Horman 2 J Daniel 2 N Stefanile D Sage C Horman. Lalor: T Hughes 4 N Mafilovski 3 S Dowell 2 N Sandy 2 S Christopher H Ryan J Baddeley-Kelly. Best: Whittlesea: T Behan B Hayes C Horman D Sage J Ormerod P Higgins. Lalor: B Curtiss J King H Ryan T Hughes J Dowell T Murphy.

PREMIER C Prelim-final OLD H’YBURIANS 2.8 2.11 7.18 9.21 (75) MARCELLIN OC 0.1 3.2 4.3 7.6 (48) Goals: Old Haileyburians: N Waite 2 N Gooda 2 B Voss 2 C Connelly 2 J Dawson. Marcellin Oc: A Kay 2 M Gasparini J Robertson D Mc Mahon M Bortolotto N Crosbie. Best: Old Haileyburians: P Gleadhill M Rafferty B Voss J Dawson A Woltering J Toy. Marcellin Oc: J Carlson L Considine A Beaini N Crosbie M Abrahams P Hamblin.

DIVISION 1 Grand-final KEW AFC 1.0 7.2 9.5 13.9 (87) ORMOND AFC 1.5 1.6 7.7 8.9 (57) Goals: Kew: B Droessler 2 A Brazzale 2 T Allman T Orchard P Couvalias D Spencer Z Jones S Bishop J Fultheim M Henderson L Kinsella. Ormond: M Michael 2 J Simon 2 S Blandford A Schwarz D Fasoulis R Chisholm. Best: Kew: K Margaritis J Delbridge Z Jones M Waters S Bishop P Brough. Ormond: S Barnes S Blandford J Simon W Simon S Keleher N Edwards. DIVISION 2 Grand-final Old Paradians 8.10 (58) d Ivanhoe 5.13 (43) DIVISION 4 Grand-final CANTERBURY 2.2 5.4 7.8 8.11 (59) PARKSIDE 0.1 2.2 5.3 6.8 (44) Goals: Canterbury: C Woods 2 D Wissell 2 L Chapman J Gillen A Baker N Szabo. Parkside: S Potter 2 R Parsons 2 S McLaren D Gresham. Best: Canterbury: L Chapman J Gillen T Pearce C Woods D Wissell T Nichols. Parkside: D Gresham S McLaren C Virgona C Hogg T Wise B McGillien. PREMIER B RESERVE: Prelim-final: St Bedes / Mentone Tigers 14.9 d St Kevins Ob 9.13. PREMIER C RESERVE: Prelim-final: Pegs 9.6 d Monash Blues 5.5. DIV 1 RESERVE: Grand-final: Ormond 15.12 d Prahran Assumption 5.7. DIV 2 RESERVE: Grand-final: Ivanhoe 8.8 d Mhsob 6.12. DIV 4 RESERVE: Grand-final: Canterbury 11.5 d Westbourne Grammarians 7.9. U-19 PREMIER: Grand-final: Old Xaverians 12.15 d St Bernards 11.11. U-19 SECTION 2: Grand-final: Caulfield Grammarians 13.14 d Parkdale Vultures 8.20. U-19 SECTION 3: Grand-final: Old Carey Grammarians 12.13 d Old Geelong 10.11. VAFA COLTS: COL Grand-final: Uhs-Vu / Flemington 14.24 d Ivanhoe 4.13.

Q SCHOOL SPORT ACC CROSS COUNTRY C’SHIPS: Agg: Div 1: St Bernards 655 St Josephs 666 St Bedes 715 De La Salle 978 Whitefriars 1004 Mazenod 1188 Parade 1391. Div 2: Salesian 1889 CBC St Kilda 2091 Emmanuel 2617 Simonds 2949. Snr: E Anderson (St Josephs) 16:48 C Denahy (St Bernards) 17:09 J. Hockley-Salmon 17:10. U-17: A Sykes (St Bernards) 17:00 D Hughes (St Bernards) 17:07 N Lukies (St Bernards) 17:12. U-16: H McMahon (St Josephs) 17:36 C Joyce (De La Salle) 17.58 A Miskella (St Bernards) 17:58. U-15: J Burren (St Bedes) 9:53 N Cugnetto (St Bernards) 9:58 B Gillard (Parade) 10:03. U-14: W Collins (Mazenod) 9:49 B Richter (De La Salle) 9:53 C Alderuccio (St Bernards) 9:55. U-13: T Hockley-Salmon (St Josephs) 10:33 B Lipenski (Mazenod) 10:34 O Wiltshire (St Josephs) 10:36. BASKETBALL: Grand-final: Yr 8 Div 1 A: Whitefriars 52 d St Bernard’s 29. B: Mazenod 40 d Whitefriars 34. Div 2 A: Parade (P) 40 d Parade 32. B: Parade 36 d Mazenod 27. Yr 7 Div 1 A: De La Salle 30 d Parade 29. B: Parade 34 d De La

Salle 24. Div 2 A: Parade (P) 48 d Mazenod 45. Div 2 B: Mazenod 37 d Parade 27. T TABLE TENNIS: Yr 8 Div 1: Mazenod 10-45 d Parade 5-30. Div 2: Mazenod 8-40 d Parade 7-35. Yr 7 Div 1: Mazenod 12-55 d Parade 3-20. Div 2: Mazenod 14-59 d Parade 1-16. HOCKEY: Yr 8 Div 1: De La Salle 5 d Emmanuel 1. Div 2: Parade (P) 1 d St Bernard’s 0. Yr 7 Div 1: Mazenod 2 d Salesian 1. Div 2: St Bernard’s 2 d Parade 0.

AGSV Athletics C’ships at Lakeside Stadium, Albert Park: Boys: Trinity 498 Marcellin 420 Peninsula 417 Penleigh & Essendon 415 Mentone 392 Ivanhoe 347.5 Camberwell 346.5 Assumption 294 Yarra Valley 283. Girls: Peninsula 283.5 Ivanhoe 276.5 Penleigh & Essendon 259.5 Yarra Valley 249 Mentone 244 Assumption 187.5.

GSV BADMINTON: Snr A: Semi-final: MLC (1) 4-8-240 d Lowther Hall 0-0-114, Firbank (1) 3-5-260 d PLC 1-2-201. Grand-final: Firbank (1) 3-7-221 d MLC (1) 1-3-223. Intermediate A: Semi-final: PLC (1) 4-8-240 d Lowther Hall (1) 0-0-86, Toorak T 3-6-218 d Shelford 1-2-171. Grand-final: PLC (1) 4-8-240 d Toorak T 0-0-114. Jnr A: Semi-final: MLC (1) 4-6-209 d Korowa (2) 1-2-175, PLC (1) 4-8-240 d St Catherine’s (1) 0-0-127. Grandfinal: MLC (1) 2-5-239 d PLC (1) 2-4-222. SOCCER: Snr A: Semi-final: Firbank 2 d Shelford (1) 0, Lauriston 3 d MLC 2. Grand-final: Firbank 4 d Lauriston 2. Intermediate A: Semi-final: Star of the Sea 5 d Genazzano 0, Firbank 5 d St Catherine’s 0. Grand-final: Firbank 1 d Star of the Sea 0. Jnr A: Qtr-final: OLMC 3 d Mentone 1, Shelford 4 d St Catherine’s 0, MLC 1 d Loreto (1) 0, Star of the Sea 2 d Ruyton1 0. Semi-final: MLC 3 d Shelford 0, Star of the Sea 4 d OLMC 0. Grand-final: MLC 2 d Star of the Sea 0. VOLLEYBALL: Snr A: Semi-final: MLC 3-92 d Star of the Sea 1-82, Melbourne 3-75 d Fintona 0-40. Grand-final: MLC 3-92 d Melbourne 1-82. Inter A: Semi-final: St Margaret’s 3-78 d Star of the Sea 0-60, Ivanhoe 3-99 d PLC 1-91. Grandfinal: Ivanhoe 3-95 d St Margaret’s 1-88. Jnr A: Semi-final: MLC 3-75 d Shelford 0-33, Lauriston (2) 3-98 d Sion 1-88. Grand-final: Lauriston (2) 3-89 d MLC 1-84.

Q RUGBY UNION VRU Jnr Grand finals U-18 B: Shepparton 16 d Harlequin 10. U-16 A: Moorabbin 14 d Endeavour Hills 8. B: Wyndham City 29 d Harlequin 12. U-14 A: Wyndham City 45 d Endeavour Hills 7. B: Northern 44 d Melbourne 15. U-12 A: Endeavour Hills 28 d Wyndham City 7. B: Souths 44 d Eltham 5. U-11: Wyndham City 19 d Endeavour Hills 10.

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Bloods’ gallant fightback falls just short

Lalor’s Jarrod King and teammates after the game. (Shawn Smits)

And the Eagles roared.

It was heartbreak for Lalor in the Northern Football League division 2 grand final on Saturday. After trailing Whittlesea by six goals early in the first quarter, the Bloods hit the front for the first time late in the game. But their joy was short lived, with the Eagles hitting back through Nicholas Horman from the next centre clearance. That goal, Horman’s second of the final term, was enough to ensure a 14.13 (97) - 14.10 (94) victory for the Eagles. After coming so close, the loss was hard to take for the Bloods, including playing assistant coach Jarrod King. “It’s obviously disappointing as we went into the grand final confident we could win,” King said. “Unfortunately, it wasn’t our day.” He said that after hitting the front in the last quarter they thought they were a chance to take premiership success.

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You can’t give away a six-goal lead

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“We hit the front with about two minutes to go and they got the next centre clearance,” he said. “It was a crucial clearance for both sides and it went their way.” King said that after the Eagles regained the lead, his side didn’t have the composure to get back in front. Conceding the first six goals of the game was something they would rue. “You can’t give away a six-goal lead.” The league’s leading goalkicker, Todd Hughes, booted four for the Bloods, while Nick Mafilovski, Ben Curtiss, King and Harley Ryan were their other most effective players.

The grand final appearance is a long way from where the club was a couple of years ago. “Twenty-four months ago we were looking at relegation to division 3 and we survived by only five per cent,” King said. “But it’s still an empty feeling at the moment.” He said the loss would drive the club on next year. “On the bus back to the club after the game the boys spoke about next year and how quickly we can get over it,” he said. “We know what sort of players we need to recruit and know North Heidelberg [relegated from division 1] will be very strong. “We got a small taste of what winning a premiership may be like when we hit the front close to the end. “But missing out will make everyone want it so much more.” Tara Murray

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New high on the rollercoaster By Tara Murray In a season where nothing separated the contenders in Northern Football League division 2, it was only fitting the grand final played out the same way. Lalor overcame an early onslaught from Whittlesea and, thereafter, no more than three goals separated the teams. When the Bloods hit the front late in the last quarter, it was time for the Eagles to respond. And they did, winning 14.13 (97) - 14.10 (94) to take the coveted premiership cup. For Eagles coach Brad Dean, the close-fought win came as “a bit close for comfort”. “I’m proud of the boys, but we were lucky to be in front at the final siren. The Eagles had made the most of the wind early in the game. 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

“We had a three-goal lead at quarter-time but were only up because of the wind,” Dean admitted. “After the first quarter, both sides actually played better kicking against it.” After maintaining the lead for the middle two quarters, the Eagles fell behind for the first time when Bloods’ Todd Hughes kicked his fourth goal 23 minutes into the last term. “They were kicking with a four to five-goal breeze by that point,” Dean said. “But the boys ran hard … we were able to respond.” Nick Horman saved the day, kicking a clutch goal for the Eagles during time-on to seal the win. Brett Hayes kicked four goals for the winners, with Brenton Briffa adding three more. Eagles’ Todd Behan was named best on ground.

“We didn’t panic today and played hard, aggressive football,” Dean said. “There’s no superstars in the side. The team’s workrate and effort are incredible. “Paul Higgins turned the game on its head with his clearances, while Todd was fantastic all day.” The premiership was the Eagles’ third division 2 grand final in six years, after wins in 2010 and 2013. The premiership glories have a counterpoint: the Eagles were relegated from division 1 twice in those six years. “We need to find a way to bridge that gap,” Dean said. “We lost five or six players [after being relegated last season] and, to respond the way we have, is pleasing. “We did it the hard way, having just scraped into the four by two points.

“We had a draw with Fitzroy Stars and if that had gone the other way, we’d have missed the finals. “It was an enormous effort by the boys and a credit to the playing group,” said Dean on capping a turbulent two years at the helm. “I told the club six to eight weeks ago that I wouldn’t have the time to commit to the role next year. “It was never a long-term solution. I sort of got the job by default. “I’ll still be doing what I can for the football club. Hopefully, someone with more experience can take the boys to the next level and stay in division 1. “I’ve left the group back where we started, in division 1. “It’s now about making ourselves a permanent member of that division.” Photos at www.starweekly.com.au

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