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Melanie Franklin has always been an avid reader. So when the Lalor resident heard about a year-long reading challenge designed to raise money for charity, she jumped at the chance to take part. The challenge requires participants to raise money for each book they read in a year. Ms Franklin has chosen to donate the money she raises to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and will donate $1 for every book she reads. With the first month of the challenge behind her, Ms Franklin has already read 11 books. She chose the foundation because she is passionate about improving the literacy of children. “The foundation provides an opportunity for children to develop the literacy skills that are so important in the community,” Ms Franklin said. Ms Franklin said she preferred to read crime and science fiction novels, listing Bryce Courtney as her favourite author. But she is aiming to cover as many different genres and authors as possible throughout the year. “I find that reading is a relaxing thing for me,” she said. “I get quite involved in the story and see the mental imagery that the author has created.” To support Ms Franklin, visit: bit. ly/2iySVZv Laura Michell
Grim tip on rates capping By Laura Michell Whittlesea council is warning it will be unable to afford to continue providing all of its current services and infrastructure if rate capping continues. The warning follows a decision by Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins to set the rate rise cap for 2017-18 at two per cent. This year’s cap was 2.5 per cent. Ms Hutchins said the permitted rate rise for 2017-18 was in line with the Consumer Price Index and would make things fairer for ratepayers.
Whittlesea council chief executive Michael Wooten said the cap would force the council to frame a tighter budget, “Put simply, the two per cent rate cap for 2017-18 means council faces another year where we have a much tighter budget yet demand for council services and infrastructure from our rapidly growing population will continue to increase,” Mr Wooten said. “It’s another year where the figures won’t add up unless council can find ways of saving and/or alternative revenue sources. This means for the second year in a row, our income will not easily meet the costs required to give our
residents the services, roads and community buildings they need and deserve. “Residents can be assured that council will do everything we can to shield our residents from the impact of rate capping. But there has to come a point where rate capping will mean that we simply won’t be able to afford to continue providing the services and infrastructure that we currently do.” Hume council chief executive Domenic Isola said his council would consider the impact of the cap on its budget throughout the year. The cap has been slammed by the Municipal Association of Victoria, with interim president
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St Monica's College congratulates its 2016 VCE students on their outstanding grades and accomplishments. Students in 2017 will continue to receive every opportunity to succeed due to committed staff, varied curriculum and excellent modern facilities.
College Dux for 2016 – Gary Nguyen The following students achieved a score above 90. Robyn Pandher Daniel Ribeiro Tania Sequeira Alana Schembri Adam De Thomasis Cristina Ulloa Mikayla Stow Amandeep Uppal Ishwar Gunasegaran Amasha Samaratunge Ali Mostafa
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Dodgy drivers caught in police net By Laura Michell A Craigieburn man who was drink driving with a young child in his car is among the many motorists caught up in a Victoria Police Australia Day blitz. Police saturated the roads between January 25 and 29 as part of Operation Amity, targeting drink and drug driving, speeding, seat belts offences and excessive speed. In Hume, police recorded 99 offences, with 20 drivers caught speeding, five using their
mobile phone while driving, and six driving unregistered vehicles. Nine drivers were found to be driving without a licence. Two men were caught drink driving. A 30-year-old Craigieburn man was stopped by Fawkner Highway patrol officers in Craigieburn on January 28 about 10.05pm. Police said the man had a young child in the car with him when he was pulled over. He returned a positive roadside reading and an evidentiary reading of 0.133. The man’s licence was suspended and his car
impounded for 30 days. He is expected to be charged on summons. Meanwhile, a 26-year-old Craigieburn man was stopped by police at the same breath testing site about 10.35pm. He returned an evidentiary reading of 0.110, and police said the man was also driving unlicensed. His car was impounded for 30 days and he is expected to be charged on summons for drink driving and driving without a licence. Across Whittlesea, police recorded 64 offences during the five-day blitz.
Speeding caught up with 24 drivers who were stopped by police, while 11 drivers were found to be using unregistered vehicles, and three were found to be disqualified or suspended drivers. Road Policing Command Acting Assistant Commissioner Debra Robertson said the number and type of offences detected clearly show a recipe for disaster. “I’m urging motorists to take the time to consider their safety when they get in their car, and I want motorists to think it could happen to them,” she said.
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Sounds of Polynesia members Rosemarie, Tiarua, Ayisha, Junior and Petronilla will perform at the Craigieburn Festival. (Shawn Smits)
Festival finds its home Craigieburn Festival has a new home. The two-day community celebration will be held at the new Craigieburn Anzac Park this year. Hume mayor Drew Jessop said the park was an ideal location for the festival, which will provide entertainment for people of all ages. “Anyone attending the Craigieburn Festival this year can expect an amazing venue and a weekend jam-packed with something for everyone,” he said. The festival runs from 3pm until 10pm on Saturday, March 4, and 11am until 4pm on
Sunday, March 5. It will feature food trucks, carnival rides, free children’s activities and a ‘pets in the park’ zone, which will offer stalls and activities for cats and dogs. “You’ll be able to relax on the grass and watch entertainment on the main stage. “There will be some fantastic local singers and dancers performing,” Cr Jessop said. “We’ll have free pony and camel rides, and a jumping castle for children who love to bounce. “It’s sure to be a fun weekend, complete with the CFA torchlight parade, and fireworks
on the Saturday night that will light up the Craigieburn sky shortly after dusk.” Cr Jessop said he hopes people from Hume and beyond will attend this year’s festival at Craigieburn. “The community of Craigieburn is home to so many young families, and the suburb is the perfect place for such a big weekend event,” he said, Find out full details at www.hume.vic.gov.au/ craigieburnfestival
The search is on for adult mentors to help out young people living in Whittlesea and Hume. The Raise Foundation is bringing its school-based mentoring program to the outer north, offering students at Whittlesea, Epping, Lalor and Hume Central secondary colleges, and Hume Valley Special School, the chance to partner with a mentor. The program connects young people, who are at risk of disengaging, with an adult they feel comfortable talking to. Students are referred by schools, and spend an hour a week with their mentor during terms two and three. Program director Carol Sandiford said the young people taking part in the program are often struggling to cope. “They have complicated lives and are dealing with lots of different issues, such as bullying, mental illness, family violence,” she said. “The program gives them someone they can trust.” Ms Sandiford said mentors need to be good listeners and be able to act as a sounding board for their young buddy’s ideas and aspirations. “An older person’s skills and life experiences can make a real difference to a young person in the local community,” she said. “We have people mentoring who are parents, who work part-time or have flexible hours, retirees, university students and corporate employees undertaking social responsibility initiatives.” Mentors are asked to volunteer for two hours each week, with one hour spent working with program managers. To volunteer, visit raise.org.au
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When Paula Gething set off on her weight loss and fitness journey a couple of years ago, she never imagined it would lead to her featuring in a television commercial alongside star trainer Michelle Bridges. The South Morang resident signed up for Bridges’ 12-week body transformation program after her 50th birthday in an effort to make the second half of her life as healthy as possible. She has since completed the program 11 times, lost 10 kilograms and become fit enough to run three 10-kilometre races. Last year, Ms Gething was approached by Bridges’ team and asked if she would appear in the next commercial for the program. She jumped at the chance and was flown to Sydney for a couple of days in September for filming. Ms Gething said being part of the commercial was an amazing opportunity, adding that meeting Bridges was “a real honour”. “She has been an inspiration to me,” she said. “I heard about the program from friends and thought I would give it a go. “ It suited my lifestyle and taught me to be accountable and organised. “I have lost 10 kilograms, but more important to me is I have been able to maintain my weight. “Everybody tries quick fixes, but this is something you can do over time.”
A beloved concrete statue stolen from Dallas last year has been recovered by Broadmeadows police. Affectionately known as Horsey, the statue has been a feature of the Dargie Court shopping strip since the 1960s, but was removed during refurbishments early last year. The statue was then taken from a contractor’s compound in April. A 36-year-old man was interviewed by police. Horsey went back to the council.
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A Wollert company has been fined more than $7500 for discharging hazardous chemicals into the air. Austral Bricks was also found to be using incorrect testing procedures when monitoring emissions from kilns at its Summerhill Road site. The company reported to the EPA that it had breached its licence emission limits for chlorine compounds and sulphur dioxide. It is required to upgrade its plant. EPA metro manager Daniel Hunt said the emissions could have affected nearby vegetation.
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Housing heats up in city’s north By Laura Michell Mill Park has been named as one of Melbourne’s more affordable housing locales. A PRDnationwide report analysing residential sales across the greater Melbourne region identified Mill Park as having both affordable houses and high growth potential in the second half of last year. The Melbourne Hotspots report said suburbs outside the inner Melbourne ring remained popular with both owner-occupiers and investors, offering an affordable entry point into the hot Melbourne property market.
Fawkner and Deer Park also made the list. PRDnationwide managing director Tony Brasier said these outer-lying areas continue to gain momentum as private and state funded projects improve connectivity and fuel economic growth, attracting buyers. “The north and north-western suburbs, in particular, are benefitting strongly from this influx of funding, new facilities and economic impetus, as their annual property growth continues to climb,” he said. “The amount of development activity taking place in these suburbs and surrounding areas is very encouraging.
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including median house price growth, online interest, volume of sales, median rental price, vacancy rates and rental yields. The median house price in Mill Park rose 12 per cent, from $484,000 in 2015 to $542,250 in 2016. But local real estate agents, including Harcourts Mill Park-South Morang director Daniel Taylor told Star Weekly it is not uncommon for properties in the suburb to sell for $900,000. Mr Brasier said Mill Park is popular with buyers because it is a “promising” suburb, close to higher education, shops and well serviced by public transport.
Slow down, school’s back Whittlesea drivers are being reminded to slow down, with three new school crossings now operating across the city. Crossings have been created at Mernda Central P-12 College in Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda Park Primary School in Riverdale Boulevard and Harvest Home Primary School in Harvest Home Road at Epping. Motorists are warned that 40-kilometre speed zones are in place around the new schools, as well as at South Morang’s Marymeade Catholic College and Epping’s Al Siraat College. Mayor Ricky Kirkham urged parents to also pay attention to parking restrictions around schools. “Drivers should slow down and pay attention while driving in school zones,” he said. “The 40km zones, crossings and parking
restrictions are there for the safety of children and families. “Both Victoria Police and council officers will be patrolling to ensure drivers comply with the rules.” Laura Michell
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Concern over detention centre plan By Laura Michell Concerns are mounting over a federal government plan to upgrade and reclassify Camp Road immigration detention centre to a high security facility. The Immigration and Border Protection Department is proposing a $29 million upgrade of the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA) centre next to the Broadmeadows army base of the 4th combat service support battalion. If approved, the centre will be one of only three high-risk facilities in Australia.
The proposal is being considered by the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Public Works, but has sparked concerns among Broadmeadows residents and local politicians. Calwell MP Maria Vamvakinou, Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire, Hume mayor Drew Jessop, councillors and Broadmeadows Progress Association members met last week to discuss the plan. Ms Vamvakinou said the community felt it had been left in the dark. “At the meeting, community members said no-one from the government had spoken to them prior to making the decision to upgrade
MITA,” she said. “The community also said it would like to see more information about the social, economic and historical implications on Broadmeadows if this proposal goes ahead.” Ms Vamvakinou said people were angry that the upgrade was the federal government’s only investment in the area. In a submission to the committee, the department said the upgrade would provide 140 beds across two high security compounds. It said the centre needed to be upgraded because of a “recent trend towards a higher risk detention population”. “The low-risk MITA facility must be
upgraded to ensure the accommodation is suitable to house a range of detainees, including higher risk individuals,” the department said. “The upgrade of the MITA facility will have no increased long-term impact on the local community.” Work is expected to begin in March and be finished in October. Residents must lodge submissions to the committee by February 10. Anyone needing help with their submission is asked to contact Ms Vamvakinou’s office on 9367 5216. The committee will hold a public meeting in Broadmeadows on February 20. Details: bit.ly/2jxKL3P
Shine up for showtime Motoring enthusiasts are putting extra shine on their prized cars, trucks and motorbikes ahead of a fundraising show at Craigieburn later this month. The annual Craigieburn Car, Truck and Bike Show will be held at Craigieburn Central on Sunday, February 26. The event, which is now in its third year, aims to bring motoring enthusiasts and the community together. Organiser Jim Overend said the show will feature cars dating back 50 years, as well as more modern models. “[The event] sparks the child in all of us,” he said. “There will be lots of bike, cars and trucks of all different shapes and sizes. “Enthusiasts who love to show their cars will be there. “But it also attracts people who might not be in a situation to buy something like that, but
love to look at them,” Mr Overend said. The event raises money for the Isabella and Marcus Paediatric Brainstem Tumour fund. It’s on from 10am until 3pm. Entry is $20 per car or truck and $10 per bike, while the general public can attend for free. Details: http://bit.ly/2jFohcy Laura Michell
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Camp Road crossing in a trench By Laura Michell A dangerous level crossing at Campbellfield will be eradicated as moves start on its removal. The Camp Road crossing is included in a state government list of 50 dangerous and congested level crossings it plans to remove by 2022. The crossing has been the site of three accidents and 15 near misses in the past decade. Last week, the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA), which is overseeing the project, said the crossing would be removed by
lowering the rail line into a trench under Camp Road. A number of other options were investigated but ruled out as they would have required major re-routing of Camp Road, significant realignment of Sydney Road or major alterations to the Western Ring Road. The project is expected to be finished in 2019. Project director Michael Caink said the decision allows for the possibility of the rail track being duplicated in the future. He said the project would improve traffic
flow in the area, however there would be some disruption to motorists during construction. Camp Road carries 20,000 vehicles a day. “We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossing on Camp Road to ease local traffic congestion and make Campbellfield safer,” Mr Caink said. “We will work closely with local residents, businesses and passengers throughout construction to minimise the impact of this critical project. “I encourage people to jump online or pop
into one of the upcoming information sessions and find out more.” LXRA is yet to announce the cost of the project. Last year, the authority announced that two consortium – John Holland and KBR, and CPB Constructions and Aurecon Australasia – had been shortlisted to remove the crossing. Residents can find out more about plans and the works schedule at a community information session at The Meadows on Saturday from 10am-noon. Details: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
More on at Mernda now Mernda residents keen to learn a new hobby can now sign up for one of the many new programs being offered at Mernda Community House. Due to popular demand, Epping’s Greenbrook Community House is expanding its activities program into Mernda. Activities will included painting and drawing classes, sewing, a children’s choir, writing groups, art for teens, a garden club, a men’s social group and social activities for adults with a disability. The program expansion is part of a Whittlesea council plan to expand the use of the centre and create a relaxed, fun and friendly learning space where people can learn new skills, share knowledge and meet new friends. To find out more about the programs offered, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au Laura Michell
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MY PLACE Ten years ago, Eleni Tsementzis was diagnosed with gluten, dairy and fructose intolerances, presenting her with a lifetime of dietary limitations. Three months ago she opened Belandre Coffee Hub- an allergy-friendly cafe at Central South Morangto give others with food intolerances a place to eat out. She speaks with Laura Michell.
I have live in South Morang for eight years. We came here for our kids and the schools. What do you like about where you live? That it offers more of a country lifestyle than suburbia. We wanted quiet. When we first moved in it was paddocks everywhere and within two years there was a full estate. But it is still a nice quiet area that we live in. What, if anything, would you change about South Morang? Nothing. I like it the way it is. I don’t want more transport, that’s why we moved here. I love it here. I was brought up in the south-eastern suburbs and it was very suburbia. It was just too full-on, so this is really lovely. Where did the idea for the cafe come from?
I have been industry 22 years. It was because I suffered from allergies, and it was more about that it was so difficult to go and find anywhere to eat. We decided that instead of opening up a normal cafe, we would open somewhere that could treat people with all allergies. How have your allergies impacted on your life and your cooking? I was diagnosed 10 years ago. Being a cook, it didn’t take me long to work out what I could and couldn’t eat. I’ve just taken my home cooking and made changes. How difficult is it to eat out when you have food intolerances and allergies? Nobody is happy to make changes to the menu for you or they can’t because of contamination. It is difficult because a lot of people don’t just have an intolerance, they have a full allergic reaction. I very rarely eat out.
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Get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day by discussing your favourite romance novels at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, on Thursday, February 9, 7-8.30pm. There will also be a romance trivia quiz with books and other prizes up for grabs. ■ 9437 8189
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Join Salwa from the Ministry of Feng Shui at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, on Monday, February 13, 10.30-11.30am, and learn how to capitalise on your destiny and make the most of feng shui through the application of tools and remedies. ■ 9464 1864
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Enjoy a screening of Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie at Highlands lakes, North Shore Drive, Craigieburn on Saturday, February 11, 7-10.30pm. There will be a barbecue, children’s activities and music. The event is being organised by the Highlands Residents’ Group. Tickets cost $5 or $18 family. ■ www.trybooking.com/OFES
Chinese exhibition
Mark Chinese New Year at Mill Park library’s Chinese exhibition. Open to all ages, the exhibition has plenty to discover about Chinese culture. It’s at 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park from Wednesday, February 1, until Sunday, February 19. ■ 9437 8189
Sensory play
Pre-school children can have fun exploring different textures during Lalor library’s sensory play morning on Thursday, February 9, 10-11am. The event, open to kids aged 18 months to five years, will feature a range of tactile activities including playdough, moon sand, surprise boxes, finger painting and pasta threading. At 2A May Road, Lalor. ■ 9465 2353
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Share your stories about life in Thomastown for Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s new podcast, This Thommo Life. Stop by the neighbourhood house at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, to record your story. ■ 8376 6939
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Pick up tips on growing organic fruit and vegetables from Vasili at Craigieburn library, 75-95 Central Park Avenue, on Thursday, February 13, from 6-7.45pm. ■ 9356 6980
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Make your way to Whittlesea on February 10 and 11 for the annual Whittlesea Country Music Festival. The event kicks off with a free launch party on Friday, February 10, at Whittlesea Bowls Club, with James Blundell and Mitch King performing. The festival’s main day will be on February 11, from 10am, in Church Street, with bush poets, street buskers and children’s activities. A free concert will be held at Whittlesea cricket grounds from 4pm. ■ www.whittleseacountrymusicfestival.com. au
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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir enjoys a tasty lesson in south Indian cuisine Sankranti has been open a few weeks, and in that time I’ve enjoyed some nice south Indian food – pooris, a biryani. But I’ve left it to do a story for the weekend when the restaurant is serving up three days of special menus to celebrate the festival after which it’s named. On the plus side, for me that means a beaut and very photogenic feed. On the down side, a one-off vegetarian feast cannot be taken as representative of the regular menu. So let’s look at it this way – my Saturday lunch meal may not be what you’ll get on a regular visit here, but it does represent the care and love that goes into the Sankranti food. The Saturday Sankranti deal costs me $29 (see details below). Quite a bit for a vegetarian thali, eh? Well, no. I’m happy to pay up, such is the diversity of tastes and textures, some of them familiar, many of them new to me, and some even challenging. Latha talks me through some of the particulars and rituals normally involved with eating this sort of festive food. I even give the traditional eating order a go: sweets first, soup, and yogurt last. The sweets don’t look very appetising, do they? Not so – they make lovely eating, though in quite a different way from the more familiar Indian sweets such as kulfi.
SANKRANTI AUSTRALIA Address: 250 Barkly Street, Footscray Phone: 9041 9899 But a lifetime of culinary indoctrination of the soup/mains/sweets school is hard to kick. And the effort of mentally trying to match new and interesting names with specific dishes tumbles into the realm of information overload. So in the end, I just go with my own flow and enjoy the dazzling array before me. I especially like the rasam, the deep-fried and battered okra, the spicy coriander rice, and the rice and vermicelli pudding that is payasam. This has been a humbling reminder that for all the Indian food I eat, in terms of regional diversity and a fabulously rich food culture, I am a mere beginner.
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Basque baptised name and Melbourne sculptor Kevin Gilders has carved a life-size statue of St Ignatius from the trunk of an 80-foot cedar tree planted when the Jesuit order opened its Australian training centre on the site in 1934. This statue will be displayed in the theatre’s ground-level foyer. The school’s performing arts teachers worked closely with ClarkeHopkinsClarke to plan the centre and visited performing arts centres at several Victorian schools.
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bluestone-paved forecourt. The glazed entry canopy features digitised images of a tree that was felled to make way for the new building. The full-height upper and ground-level foyers have magnificent vistas, while a ground-floor kiosk and refreshment area will cater for audiences. A triangular theme features in wall panels, acoustic wall linings, carpets and furnishings. The acoustically engineered theatre has a wide and deep stage with a half-depth orchestra pit and cyclorama, and catwalks where students can work with sound and lighting. Behind the scenes there’s a control room, prompt wings, dressing rooms, set-building workshop and loading dock. Loyola students will have the advantage of the latest technologies and design throughout the learning wing. As well as 10 music practice rooms, there is a professional-grade recording suite with three recording studios. A composition lab includes computers and keyboards and a band room opens to an external amphitheatre and can double as a theatre rehearsal room. Lockers will accommodate student instruments and there’s ample storage for orchestral instruments. The dance studio has a six-metre-high ceiling for cheerleading practice, a sprung floor and mirrored wall with ballet barre. The theatre studies room is designed as a black box theatre with a low stage and can be used for smaller productions, with a wall opening to the adjacent classroom for seating. Catholic Education Office executive director Stephen Elder will open the Magis Performing Arts Centre on February 17 with a blessing from Bishop Terence Curtin; Jesuit Provincial Superior Father Brian McCoy will bless the statue of St Ignatius.
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It has taken James Seymour just three games to show Plenty Valley what he can do with the bat. He joined the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association side after the Christmas break, having returned from Tasmania, and the former Premier cricketer has settled right on in. On Saturday, he guided the ladder-leaders to a massive 344 on day one of the Bats’ north-south clash against Brunswick. Seymour opened the batting with Simon Black, and the duo put on an opening partnership of 76, with Seymour doing most of the damage. Black went for seven and then James Taylor came and went quickly; then Stephen Tsonas joined Seymour at the crease. This pair made it a show, putting on 166 before the fourth wicket fell to put the game well and truly in control of the Bats. Seymour fell for 160 off just 165 balls in an innings that included 13 fours and eight sixes. The Bats flew on, and passed 300 with Tsonas at the crease. He fell not long afterwards, just missing his century, out for 95. Only Seymour and Tsonas passed 20 in the Bats’ total of 344. The score could have been even higher … the Bats were bowled out with 15 balls remaining. David Bonavia took four wickets for Brunswick. The Bats women’s side had the weekend off, with the Victorian Premier Cricket women’s T20 final being held. Prahran beat Box Hill in the final. The one-day matches resume this weekend, with the Bats facing Dandenong.
Lalor Warriors’ hopes of returning to North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield top four rests on a really good batting performance this Saturday. After being top of the ladder heading into Christmas, the Warriors have struggled, losing three of their last four games, and slipping outside the top four. On Saturday, they had to watch on as Holy Trinity made 4-368 off its overs. Julian Turner (109 not out), Matthew O’Brien (102) and Brad Wright (84) did the damage. In other matches, ladder-leaders Rivergum made 211 against North Brunswick/Rosebank. Keon Park’s late season turnaround continued, and the side’s on track for a second straight win, this time against Northern Socials. Keon Park bowled Northern Socials out for 151 with Ryan Docherty taking 4-47. In reply Keon Park was 2-85 at stumps. Docherty will resume on 38 while W H L Denuwan Fernando will resume on 37 (he also took three wickets). In the other match, Olympic Colts made 216 against Northcote United. In the Quick Shield, Bundoora Park has started well in its chase of Preston YCW District’s 222. Bundoora Park will resume at 1-51. Preston Baseballers, Heidelberg and Cobras all have the upper hand heading into day two of their matches.
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SPORT Hume City set for super season as new squad jells Things have been busy at Hume City in preparation for next week’s launch of the National Premier League season. With all but four players from last season’s playing group departing, City has been busily adding new talent to its squad. City technical manager Dean Hennessey said they’d signed the final players for their 20-man squad last week, just before the transfer deadline closed. “It’s been pretty daunting time with the transfer window being brought forward,” Hennessey said on Wednesday. “I was at the club until 11pm finalising everything. “We ended up signing a couple of players from Brisbane Roar, and promoted a couple of under-20 players, to finish our squad.”
Danny Kim and Jayden Prasad have made the move from Brisbane and impressed in the short time they’ve been with City. Prasad was selected for the Young Socceroos squad last year. Hayden Tennant, Karl Baricevic and Oliver Kubilay have been promoted from the under-20 squad. Only captain Nick Hegarty, Theo Markelis, Daniel Clark and Kristian Trajceski remain at City from last season. Hennessey, who took over towards the end of last season, said they had worked hard in the offseason to not only jell together, but to build a new game plan. “We played four games within a week,” he said before another practice match, this time
against Cairnlea. “There’s a new system they’re learning, and we had a great result, beating Brisbane Strikers. “Physically, we are in good nick and I feel they are freer, mentally, as they now know the system. “The players have hit every target we’ve set. Not only are they hitting the targets, they’re beating them. As a coaching group, we couldn’t ask for any more from the playing group.” Hennessey said all new signings had been offered two-year contracts as the club builds a long-term squad. He said three or four of the new senior players have come from the club’s under-20 squad. “The average age of the squad would be 23 or under,” he said. “It might take a bit of time to
Burras in finals mode By Tara Murray An intense finals vibe has arrived four rounds early for Gladstone Park in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association’s George Luscombe Shield. Sitting fourth on the ladder, the Burras’ run home is anything but easy. First up, they copped losses to ladder leader Buckley Park and second-placed Pascoe Vale Central. Clashes with third-placed Kealba-Green Gully and fifth-placed Burnside Springs await them in the final two rounds of the regular season. Depending on results in the second last round, the match between the Burras and Burnside Springs could decide fourth spot. Burras coach Andrew Shanahan said after the side’s loss to Pascoe Vale Central the side had battled in the past couple of weeks. “We’ve struggled with having players overseas,” he said. “We nearly chased down a big target against Buckley Park and then we started well against Pascoe Vale. “We were 2-94 15 minutes from tea before a couple of brain fades saw us 5-110 and then out for 138. They were 1-40 overnight and we battled hard. We bowled tight, which was all I asked for.” Pascoe Vale made the runs with ease, finishing 3-140. Burnside Springs’ shock loss to Northern Lions means the Burras’ destiny is in their own hands. A win in either of their last two matches will seal a finals spot. And, depending on results, they could still finish in the top two. Shanahan said the final two rounds would be tricky in terms of selection, with several of the top side’s players unavailable. Opener Andrew Gavaghan, who has just returned from overseas, has been unwell – a massive blow for the Burras. “A couple of blokes who are playing are normally second XI guys,” Spencer said. “We beat Kealba last time we played them and are confident of getting a win against Burnside. Everyone, with possibly the exception of Andrew, should be back for finals.” Shanahan said opener Matthew Nyhus and Ashan Desilva had been standouts in recent weeks. Donnybrook’s 323 wasn’t enough for victory against Aberfeldie St Johns. Shivjot Sandu was the standout for Donnybrook with a career-high 138 not out. Aberfeldie made the runs with nearly four overs and four wickets to spare after being in trouble at 3-28. Bottom side Northern Lions accounted for Burnside Springs. Having made 216, the Lions bowled Burnside Springs out for 164. The Lions finished their second innings 3-62.
get it right, but in my 34 years being involved in dressing rooms, I haven’t seen a closer group. “They’ve jelled really well together.” Despite the significant changes, Hennessey said they had set their aim on bringing home some silverware. City has made the finals of the Dockerty, NPL and FFA Cups the past two years. “We’re a very ambitious club … our aim is try and win something. “The main aim, though, is to bridge the gap on the top two to three sides. “Finals is also a must,” Hennessey added. Hume City kick off their season on Saturday night, hosting Melbourne Knights, at 5.30pm. Tara Murray
Coach calls for last ditch effort from Roos Greenvale Kangaroos’ coach Stan Nell wants to finish the Victorian Premier Cricket season on a positive note. The Kangaroos have improved dramatically over the last few years, and Nell doesn’t want to let the foot off the pedal in the two rounds remaining. “I would like to finish strongly and continue the form that we’ve been showing,” he said. “I don’t want to peter out and fall away. “Harry Dearden is heading back home to play county cricket, and this will give another young player an opportunity to step up. “It’s a good time for someone to get their opportunity. They’ve got a season under their belt and have an opportunity to seal a spot in the starting XI for the start of next season.” The Kangaroos’ slight finals hopes faded on Saturday when they lost to Casey-South Melbourne. Having conceded first innings points on day one of the match – their fourth one-run loss of the season – the Kangaroos started day two looking for a reserve outright win. They should have secured first innings points, but lost 4-10, two runs short of victory. Casey South Melbourne managed to put on 170 in their second innings and held a 171 lead going into the second innings. Sunam Gautam was the pick of the Kangaroos’ bowlers taking 6-52 off 23.4 overs, which included seven maidens. Nell said even at that stage they were looking to try and take an unlikely victory with 25 overs to bat. “We changed our batting order around to our T20 order and we thought we would have a go at it. “We lost three quick wickets and just thought, at that stage, we would bat the day out. I would have liked us to get off to a better start, but it didn’t happen.” Nell said to come through with yet another close loss had been frustrating, but he hoped they would learn from it. “I was speaking with the Casey-South Melbourne coach and he said they went through the same thing last year. “Now, this year, they’re winning the close games. Hopefully, we can find that consistency needed to get the wins.” The Kangaroos next match is against Ringwood.
Ashan Desilva, Gladstone Park’s standout bowler, in action against Pascoe Vale Central. (Shawn Smits)
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Northern youngsters foster dreams of cricket glory In charge of Greenvale Kangaroos’ Premier Cricket side, Stan Nell sees a lot of young talent come through. The Kangaroos push local talent and there are young players in all of their sides. Keen to further develop young players in Melbourne’s north, Nell has been coaching a group of players for the past two and half years at Cutting Edge Cricket in Bundoora. Nell said fostering the next generation was important to ensure young players from the north made the most of opportunities at higher levels. “When I read stuff about the really good young talent, most of the kids mentioned are from the east and south,” he said. “I want the kids from this area to be named along with them. I’ve seen a lot of talented young kids who have thrived having this opportunity.”
No one was more pleased than Nell when four of the group were selected in various state teams earlier in this year. Nell said all four players would make good premier cricketers, but he was hoping for greater things. Leg-spinner Ikroop Dhanoa captained the Northern Falcons under-14 team at the state championships and was vice-captain for the Victorian schools 12 and under team last year. Jagdesh Kodura starred for North West Wizards at the under-14 championships, with scores of 46 in the final as well as 102 not out and 80 not out. Nell rates him as one of the best batsmen in the north-west region. Grayson Tailiki was also part of the Wizards under-14 team, with his highlight taking 5-11. Kevin Spaull, the oldest of the four, was part of the Wizards’ under-18 team.
Having already made his first XI premier cricket debut for the Kangaroos, he made 104 not out in the this year’s state championships. He was also part of the Victorian Metro under-17 team last year. Nell said it was the players and their families that deserved the credit for their achievements. “It’s really pleasing for them, as I know how hard they’ve worked,” he said. “The kids have had great support from their parents, who have made scarifies to take them to training. “The kids could be in the park or playing computer games, but they are training hard.” Nell said he hoped the youth training program was just the start of something that could become much bigger. “There’s another group of players who can emulate these guys,” he said. Tara Murray
Crows win a real keeper By Tara Murray Roxburgh Park Falcons have celebrated a win for just the second time this season in Victorian Turf Cricket Association north A1. The Falcons have been having a lean season in their return to the VTCA, but they shone against Sunshine. Having put 206 on the board, the Falcons weren’t going to let their old rivals enjoy an easy run chase. Falcons coach Andrew Spencer shared the ball around the bowlers as he looked to make sure they didn’t suffer in the heat. But it was two unlikely suspects who did most of the damage with the ball. “Our two wicketkeepers took six wickets between them,” Spencer said. “Our second ’keeper, Josh Rist, who was filling in, normally bats down the order,” Spencer said. “We threw him the ball and he took 3-18. “Jacob Austin, who has returned to the club since Christmas, bowled a bit of off spin and he turned the game with two key wickets.” The Crows still looked headed for a win with two wickets in hand and needing just over 20 runs. But the Falcons held their nerve to bowl the Crows out for 193. Rist, Austin and Naythan Lynch took three wickets each for the Falcons, who finished 4-37 in their second innings. Spencer said the win would bring confidence to the group, which had endured an up-and-down season. “It was a good day against an old rival,” he said. “There’s been more ups than downs this season. “The main aim was survival and to get back on track coming down from subbies. “We’ve had three players come on board after Christmas, which shows we’re doing things right. “We’ve been bleeding juniors in our second side, so we’ve had no depth and competition for spots.” Spencer said the club was already talking to players about next season and looking to have at least one or two more teams. The Falcons will finish the season with winnable matches against Jacana and bottom side Caroline Springs. Meanwhile, Jacana lost to Barkly Street Uniting. Jacana made 222 on day one, which Uniting made with one wicket in hand. In senior division, Greenvale Kangaroos knocked off ladder leader Yarraville Club. The Clubbers resumed at 0-45, chasing 327, but fell 60 runs short of victory when bowled out for 277. Tallan Wright took three wickets for the Kangaroos. Tullamarine suffered a big loss to Strathmore. 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Coach Stan Nell with north-west state representatives Ikroop Dhanoa, Jagdesh Kodura, Kevin Spaull and Grayson Tailiki. (Supplied)
Sports shorts Football
Two-time Northern Football League premiership coach Garry Ramsay has been named the NFL coach for the 2017 AFL Victoria Community Championships. Ramsay, who coached Macleod to a flag in 2015 and Lower Plenty to the division 2 title in 2011, will coach the NFL side for the game against Western Region Football League on May 13. Ramsay said he was thrilled about taking on the role. “It’s a lot easier to coach and lead people when you’re passionate about what you are playing for,” he said. “We’re playing for the Northern Football League and I’d like to think I will put a lot of time in and take this seriously.”
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Lalor Warriors’ hopes of returning to the North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield top four will depend on a really good batting performance on Saturday. Having been on top of the ladder heading into Christmas, the Warriors have struggled in 2017. On Saturday, they had to watch on as Holy Trinity made 4-368 from its overs. Rivergum made 211 against North Brunswick/ Rosebank.
Bowls
Bundoora RSL stayed in second spot in Bowls Victoria Pennant Premier division with a good win against Mentone. RSL won three of four rinks on the way to the 91 (16)-69 (2) win at home. The win leaves RSL 23 points behind ladder leader Essendon and eight points clear of third-placed Melbourne.
Soccer
Whittlesea Ranges shared the points with Melbourne Victory in the opening round of National Premier League 2 west. The first half was very defensive for both sides, with neither able to find the back of the net. Both had chances in the second half, but they still couldn’t break the deadlock in a 0-0 draw.
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Wicketkeeper Josh Rist enjoys bowling for Roxburgh Park on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
The fight for a top two spot in north-west A1 took another turn in the form of contrasting fortunes for Craigieburn and Westmeadows. Craigieburn returned to the top of the table with an outright victory against Kingsville. Meanwhile, Westmeadows fell agonisingly
short of a first-innings win and then an reverse outright win. Needing 98 for first innings points, the Warriors were all out for 94. Needing 120 for a reverse outright result, the Warriors finished 9-107.
Old Paradians/St Francis kept alive its finals hopes in Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield. The Wolves easily chased down Lower Eltham’s 8-141. The Wolves finished 3-144 and are only outside the top four on percentage. Bundoora and Epping both suffered losses. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
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