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Dancing to Disneyland A group of dancers from Epping will step out on Disneyland’s main street next month as part of a two-week trip of a lifetime. The 14 girls from Step In Time Dance Studio will set off for the United States on April 2 to perform at Disneyland, Universal Studios and along Hollywood Boulevard. They will go through their moves at each destination for 15 minutes. The girls, who are aged from eight to 21, will also join in a parade along the main street of Disneyland. Step in Time Dance Studio principal Kelly Miller said the girls won their place on the trip after auditioning for Dance Around the World – a company that arranges dancing tours – a couple of years ago. “It will be the opportunity of a lifetime, and the girls have been working hard. We have been rehearsing for more than a year,” Ms Miller said.

Burglaries spike in north

By Laura Michell A proliferation of home break-ins and car thefts fuelled a spike in Whittlesea’s crime rate last year, new data reveals.

Crime statistics for 2016 show the crime rate jumped 21.3 per cent from the previous year – the highest increase in the north west metropolitan area and double the state average.

Crime Statistics Agency (CSA) data recorded 17,031 offences in Whittlesea during 2016, up from 14.036 in 2015.

Inspector Paul Tysoe said a spike in residential burglaries, car thefts and stolen number plates contributed to the surge.

The city’s burglary rates rose 19.5 per cent while thefts soared by 42.2 per cent.

Inspector Tysoe said tackling home burglaries has been a challenge for police.

“We had difficulty establishing patterns, as it was widespread,” he said.

“Drugs were a significant factor there, but there were also organised elements as well.

Recent statistics show … a decline.”

Inspector Tysoe said police had focused their attention on high volume crime, such as burglaries and vehicle thefts, as part of Operation Influx, which ran at Whittlesea and Darebin last year.

He said the operation, which was continuing this year, was helping to pinpoint the drivers of crime and also targeted recidivist offenders.

The CSA data shows a 12.8 per cent increase in assaults and related offences, while sexual offences were up 7.3 per cent.

However, the number of robberies recorded

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Drug trafficking and dealing offences are also in decline, falling 10.6 per cent, while drug cultivation and manufacturing fell 7.9 per cent.

“The co-operation of the public working together with us has helped turn trends around,” Inspector Tysoe said.

Hume also recorded an above average increase (14.3 per cent) in overall crime. The city recorded a 29.2 per cent jump in thefts.

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CEO sacking raises questions The state government has become embroiled in the controversy over the sacking of Whittlesea council chief executive Michael Wootten last week.

Yan Yean MP Danielle Green called on Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins to investigate whether Whittlesea council is being effectively governed by raising concerns about Mr Wootten’s dismissal in Parliament.

Her request follows comments by a councillor that the dismissal of Mr Wootten “failed good governance”.

Councillors voted to dismiss Mr Wootten (pictured) from the top job after a confidential meeting. His dismissal comes less than a year after the council replaced former chief executive David Turnbull in April last year after nine years at the helm.

A government spokesman said Ms Hutchins had asked her department to advise if the departure of the chief executive created concerns about the good governance of the city council.

Mayor Ricky Kirkham announced Mr Wootten’s departure on Wednesday, saying the council “had agreed to terminate its

contract” with him. But Star Weekly has been told the decision to part ways with Mr Wootten was not unanimous.

Cr Lawrie Cox has raised concerns about the decision, saying he felt there had not been adequate consultation among councillors.

“There were maybe issues there that need investigating, but we should look at whether there is a valid reason and natural justice be applied,” he said.

Cr Kirkham declined to comment about Mr Wootten’s departure. Partnerships and engagement director Liana Thompson will be acting chief executive for three months.

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Club upgrade hits sweet spot

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Locals get their market share Access to fresh, cheap food is an imperative for new communities living on city fringes, and a new market at Mernda is set to tackle the issue.

The Community Grocer launched its weekly fruit and vegetable market at Mernda Central College last Thursday, offering locals low-cost produce.

The Community Grocer already runs markets in Carlton and Fawkner. The Mernda market is the result of a partnership between

The Community Grocer, the school, Good Start Early Learning, Jindi Kindergarten, Whittlesea council and the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

Market manager Fiona Sewell said Mernda was an ideal place for a fruit and vegetable market as there are people in the community struggling with rising food bills.

Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the project was a practical way to bring the community together.

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and one that council is pleased to be able to support,” he said.

“It helps those who might struggle to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables.”

Locals with a spare hour or two to volunteer will get a free box of fruit and vegetables. Email: mkreiser@bsl.org.au, or get more details at www.thecommunitygrocer.com.au

Sports-lovers will soon get some creature comforts with a new pavilion and outdoor social space under construction at Lalor Tennis Club.

The pavilion and outdoor space are part of a five-stage redevelopment of the long-standing club.

The $1.376 million project was predominately funded by the state government’s Growing Suburbs fund, and was recently launched by Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny and Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham.

Cr Kirkham said the project was exciting for the Lalor community.

“Not only does the tennis club have much improved facilities, the community will be able to enjoy the indoor and outdoor meeting spaces,” he said.

“This project further adds to the already popular Lalor recreation reserve area, which is used by hundreds of people each week.”

The council will give $1.85 million to the club’s redevelopment, going towards lighting, a multipurpose court, six acrylic cushioned-surface tennis courts, carparking and landscaping.

Cr Kirkham said the club was one of the oldest in the district, with more than 300 members representing 22 different nationalities. He said members have worked hard over the past 10 years to reinvigorate the membership, building strong connections in community and with local young people, people with disabilities, and Aboriginal communities.

“The future of tennis in Lalor should be secure for another 60-plus years,” he said.

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A mobile recycling station at Whittlesea will make it easier for residents to get rid of large cardboard and polystyrene boxes and packaging. The pop-up station will visit Mernda and Wollert this month and next. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the recycling station would help residents clear the clutter from their new homes in an environmentallyfriendly way. It will be in Mernda on Saturday, March 25, and Wollert on Sunday, March 26, returning to Mernda on April 22-23.

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Fair bit of fun on offer A town fair to celebrate Mernda’s community spirit will take over Buttercross Park next weekend.

Organised by the Mernda and District Residents Association, the fair will feature pony rides, street performers, food trucks, a petting zoo, a jumping castle and carnival rides.

Association president Tom Joseph said the community fair, which is now in its third year, gave Mernda residents a chance to come together and celebrate their suburb.

He hopes residents will show their support for the event by coming along and having fun.

“This year’s event will be different from the others,” he said.

“It is much bigger and better. This is the first time we have had rides.

“We organise it to bring the community together.”

Mernda Community Fair is on Sunday, April 2, at Buttercross Park, Mernda Village Drive, from 11.30am until 3.30pm.

Details: www.facebook.com/Mernda CommunityFair Laura Michell

Police are investigating a house fire at Epping on April 14 after firefighters discovered a body among the debris.

Emergency services were called to the Lantern Close house just before 10am.

Whittlesea detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and are also trying to confirm the identity of the deceased person.

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The newer areas in The long-awaited $3.6 million upgrade of Craigieburn’s DS Aitken Reserve came a step Craigieburn have such great closer after Hume council gave the thumbs up - Gerard Laffan venues to a new master plan for the reserve.

The reserve, which was developed more than 50 years ago, was described as ageing and not fit for purpose in a report to council on March 14. User groups have also contacted the council in recent years asking for the reserve to be upgraded.

The reserve is home base for Craigieburn cricket, football, Superules footy and tennis.

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As part of the new master plan, floodlights at the reserve will be upgraded to comply with minimum standards for night training.

The reserve’s skate park, playground and tennis club rooms will also be upgraded.

An ageing pavilion will soon include new female change rooms and better umpire

facilities. Craigieburn Cricket Club president Gerard Laffan said the old-style pavilion did not meet modern requirements and was not able to adequately accommodate female players.

He said the pavilion had been built at a time when the clubs had about 100 male members.

These days, clubs using the reserve have both male and female players and members, with memberships including about 1000 local families.

“We do get comments from our members regarding the conditions of the DS Aitken buildings,” Mr Laffan said. “The newer areas in

Craigieburn have such great venues that look so modern and functional, meeting up-to-date building standards and regulations.”

Entry to the DS Aitken Reserve will be relocated from Craigieburn Road to Dianne Avenue, the aim being to improve traffic flow.

This follows concerns raised by council officers about the safety of the current egress points, with motorists exiting the reserve onto busy Craigieburn Road.

Officers told councillors that the current entrance was an “inefficient and unsafe exit point” due to high volumes of traffic on Craigieburn Road.

A blue chip idea Thomastown Football Club is on a mission to tackle anxiety and depression.

The club has decided to forgo a major sponsor this year in favour of supporting beyondblue.

Throughout the coming season, senior and reserve teams will wear jumpers featuring the beyondblue logo on the back.

Football manager Rob Mazniovski said it was an easy decision for the club, given that anxiety and depression touches the lives of so many people.

He said beyondblue’s work aims to help more people understand anxiety and depression, and to empower people to seek help.

“We want to raise awareness and reduce the stigma of mental health problems,” he said.

“We want to educate young blokes that there are ways to get help.

“If we can help one person get their life back on track, we will have accomplished

something,” Mr Mazniovski said. As part of its support for beyondblue, the club has launched the Blue Bear campaign, and is asking for supporters to donate both to the club and beyondblue.

“It’s no secret that we still need funds to run a successful football club,” Mr Mazniovski said.

“We are asking for supporters to donate what they can to help, and we will give 10 per cent back to beyondblue,” he said.

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Gens meet over desktops More than 200 grandparents went back to school last week for St Monica’s College’s annual grandparents day. Year 7 students invited their grandparents to come to school last Wednesday and Thursday for morning tea. The elders were given a tour of the school and recital from the year 7 college band. Principal Brian Hanley said the day was a highlight with students, and more than 120 grandparents had come along on each day. “Year 7 is an exciting time as the students progress from primary to secondary education,” he said.

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“Fighting for the things that will make a difference to people’s lives, that’s the stuff I love,” she said.

Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham said Cr Lalios’ appointment was timely, given that March 8 was International Women’s Day. “This is fantastic news for Cr Lalios and for the city of Whittlesea,” he said.

“Cr Lalios will be a strong voice advocating for local government, particularly for councils on the urban fringe.”

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Cr Lalios said it was “an absolute honour and privilege” to be the first female directly elected as president.

She has previously served as the association’s deputy president, and has been a councillor for 12 years, serving three terms as mayor. She has also been an Australian Local Government Association board member.

Cr Lalios expects her time as president to be challenging, with both the Municipal Act 1907 and the Local Government Act 1989 under review, and councils facing increasing pressures as a result of cost-shifting by state and federal governments and rate-capping.

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Celebrate National Youth Week at Mill Park library with the Geelong Glider Club. The club’s glider simulator will give you the chance to experience gliding through the air. The event is open to those aged 12 to 24. On Tuesday, April 4, 11am-5pm, at 394 Plenty Road.

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Easter chocolate making

Learn to make Easter chocolates at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, on Monday, March 27, 10.30am-noon.

Representatives from the Victorian Cake Decorating Society will be on hand to show you how to make a chicken in a rocky road nest. Numbers are limited.

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Yoga with kids

Tullamarine library will run a parent and child yoga class on Thursday, March 23, 5.30-6.30pm. Learn simple and fun postures, breathing techniques and meditation to incorporate into your family life. Bring a mat for yourself and your child.

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Learn about tarot cards and palm reading at Whittlesea library, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Friday, March 24, 2-3pm.

The Tarot Guild of Australia will be on hand to discuss the symbols of the tarot and

Epping’s Reading Cinemas will turn down the volume, turn up the lights and ditch the ads in one of its movie theatres for a special sensory screening next month.

Cinema manager Tim Saw has partnered with local support group Wings Victoria to offer the screening for children with autism and their families. The screening will mark World Autism Acceptance Month.

Wings Victoria co-founder Kara Gandolfo, whose daughter Charlotte, 8, has autism, said sensory screenings were important because going to the cinema could be difficult for people on the spectrum. The screening of Smurfs: The Lost Village will be on Saturday, April 8, from 9.30am.

There will be children’s activities including face-painting and a jumping castle before the movie. To buy tickets, visit readingcinemas.com.au/comingsoon

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VICTORIAN Is your Your pet’s passport dog happy? to get home safely

Our Goal Is To No Longer Be Needed Victorian Dog Rescue & Resource Group Inc (VicDRG) has been proactive in animal welfare since 2006. We are a not for profit organisation and registered charity whose goal is to stop the killing in pounds and shelters, by helping our companion animals in need, and promoting responsible pet ownership. Every effort is made to retrain dogs and cats that have been unfortunate enough to have a neglected background. We will keep a dog or cat in our care for as long as it takes. If we do not have a suitable foster carer we will hold them at commercial kennels until one is found.

Please help our organisation continue doing what we do by adopting these beautiful pets.

Are you a senior, have a health problem and can’t keep your pet? There are alternatives to the pound – please contact us

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Mostly that comes down to you, and here are a few things you can do to help keep your dog smiling.

If you work a lot and have an ‘only dog’, find a doggy friend for your pooch to play with and let them share time together.

Most dogs love to destroy cardboard, so leave out a cardboard tube (Gladwrap tubes are good) with vegemite inside.

Hide food in the garden for a fun game, perhaps in a plastic container, such as a soft-drink bottle.

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hen Roger Federer rehydrated courtside at this year’s Australian Open, it would have been from a bottle of Titan Fitness Water, the newest star of Slades Beverages in Thomastown.

George and Ben Tan, owners of the progressive company, are delighted to be the official water partner at one of Australia’s biggest annual sporting events.

“The association with our brand is tremendous,” the brothers say, “and we were so pleased to bring Titan Fitness Water to the thousands of fans who attended the Open.

“The water is naturally filtered through the basalt and scoria rocks of Mt Warrenheip, an inactive volcano near Ballarat. And it’s aimed at the fitness enthusiast who’s looking to consume pure spring water with one of the highest silica contents in the country.”

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And the innovation of CHEP multi-purpose beverage trays and display pallets, initially prompted by their relationship with Aldi to whom they deliver, is an example of the company’s dedication to excellence. This innovation significantly reduced wastage from damaged cardboard cartons and improved the factory’s line speeds by at least 50 per cent.

An important option Slades provides is private labelling, where customers who want their own labels on their own drinks or waters can get it done in a high-tech, blow-moulding bottle plant. George Tan says the export market for these customers is wide open. Wholesale-priced beverages are sold directly to the public and there’s an online store.

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Training that puts good driving first

If they haven’t done enough time behind the wheel … this is where all their problems begin Those credentials give Craig – who has more than 30 years’ experience as a trainer and has a Masters degree in Training & Assessment – an insider’s perspective on what it takes to land a job as a truckie, and just what prospective employers look for.

“If there is one thing that every newly licensed truckie needs to be aware of,” Craig says, “is that after they apply for a driving job and make it through the first cut of the recruiting process, they will be required to undergo a driver evaluation of some kind.

“If they haven’t done enough time behind the wheel, then this is where all their problems begin.”

Yet, Craig asserts, most people who want their heavy vehicle licence insist on doing the least amount of time behind-the-wheel – not a great recipe for job readiness.

“It’s concerning that there are some heavy vehicle training providers advertising that they can turn a person with zero heavy vehicle driving experience into a competent and safe driver in as little as half a day.

“That’s just not possible … and it will be evident in an evaluation test.

He says while people might baulk at the length of Armstrongs’ courses, the level of training they get ensures they finish their course with the skills and knowledge to be a safe and competent driver.

Now is a great time to get into the transport industry and Armstrongs has courses across all licence categories.

Craig makes an offer none should refuse.

“If you’re part of the small minority who would like to learn how to drive a heavy vehicle, then Armstrongs would love you as a client.”

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raig Nicholson, chief executive at Armstrongs, heads up an outfit considered the premier heavy vehicle licence training centre in the state. And he’s happy to share some wise words for anyone thinking about a heavy vehicle driver career.

During the past 50 years, Armstrongs has led the way as a registered training office (RTO), a VicRoads-accredited heavy vehicle and motorcycle training assessment centre, and a WorkSafe-accredited forklift training and testing centre.

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t’s open every day of the year, but The Biggest Lollie Shop in the World lights up even more than usual during the Easter season.

That’s not surprising since the 1860-square-metre confectionary wonderland is chock-a-block with traditional Easter goodies. As owners Paul and Robyn Gordon say: “We’re known as the place where the Easter Bunny stops to fill his baskets.”

No Easter, for child or adult, is quite complete without finding a classic Cadbury Bunny tucked among the treats, but this place also stocks the likes of the Chocolatier Popping Candy Egg, and Thornton’s Caramel Cheesecake, a chunky milk chocolate egg filled with indulgent caramel fudge bits and crunchy biscuit pieces.

The husband-and-wife team has more than 30 years’ experience in tempting chocolate and lolly-lovers, and they’ve been on an upward trajectory since kicking off in the confectionary business. The Gordons have out-grown several stores in that time, but the giant ‘sugar haven’ in Westmeadows, the only one of its kind in Australia, has been going strong for 16 years, with their son Ben now the manager.

The store’s shelves are filled with all the nostalgic faves, as well as a line of

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confectionary wonderland is chock-a-block with traditional Easter goodies

American chocolates. Paul says their candy buffet is something special. “All the lollies are colour-co-ordinated in glassware, so they look like jewels of deliciousness to plunge into. We have M&Ms in single colours, old-fashioned milk bottles, giant jaffas, coconut roughs, strawberry creams and bananas, as well as gummy sours, sherbet bombs and fruit drops. And that’s just some of them,” Paul adds.

It’s also a one-stop party-needs place, with banners, party hats, tablecloths, candles, confetti, napkins, plastic ware, helium balloons and lots more. And if the party is an extra-special celebration, there are fog machines, strobe lights and coloured laser lights for hire for as little as $20. Service is friendly, prices are amazingly cheap and product lines are expanding all the time. An online shop

caters for busy lifestyles, but to experience the vibrant colours and smells of yesteryear, a visit in person is probably hard to beat.

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Paint gurus spread the knowledge “We feel very confident we meet our customers’ needs, with specialist advice and product offering second to none.”

The spanking-new premises stocks premium labels such as Haymes, Dulux and Taubmans.

Sal says that since all paint looks pretty much the same in the can, finding the best quality paint can be a challenge.

... a crew on board bringing more than 40 years’ shared industry experience “Price and reputation are very good indicators of quality within a product line,” he asserts. “Premium paint actually saves you work and money. For example, if a top-quality and an ordinary paint were applied at the same spread rate, the top quality paint would dry to a thicker paint film – which can mean finishing with two coats instead of three.”

It’s this kind of advice that will prove invaluable and now, with specials across the showroom, is a perfect time to discover Paintright for yourself. There are some great specials on Bristol products for a limited time, so visit the store to find Bristol Trademaster ceiling paint, 4-litre $39.95; Bristol Total Prep paint, 4-litre $45.95; and Bristol Interior Trademaster, 4-litre $49.95.

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Sal Elayoubi and James Crozier at the Paintright Epping store. (Shawn Smits)

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nce Sal Elayoubi realised how much his Epping patch needed a paint specialist, it didn’t take long before he was opening the doors to a new store.

Earlier this month, Paintright Epping kicked off, with a crew on board bringing more than 40 years’ shared industry experience.

Sal has a background as a house painter and business manager and one of his key focuses is keeping Paintright family and trade-friendly.

“Just as our store is run as a family venture, so too do we meet our customers with that attitude,” Sal explains. “We have people coming in looking for specific advice and guidance, which our whole team is able to offer, and we get involved with their projects at a personal level.

“Because our area is constantly growing with new houses going up all the time, we also have excellent relationships with builders, from smaller companies to the bigger ones, such as Simmons and JG King.

“We can offer great prices on top- notch paint products and accessories, and our free delivery service to homes and trade projects makes it a fuss-free client service.

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Bowls club on unstoppable roll B

ernie Walker, manager of Whittlesea Bowls Club, has been watching with pride as the club’s massive $4.5 million redevelopment takes shape.

“We’ve already seen our new commercial kitchen open,” Bernie says, “and now we’re looking forward to seeing stage two unfold.

This involves construction of two large function rooms, which will be a boon to those looking for a wonderful venue to host birthday, wedding and corporate events.”

The new kitchen is pumping out good food, with a refreshed menu…

Clockwise from above: Vice-president of the bowls club Graham Malcolm; club coach Nick McIntyre; and assistant manager Stacey Stone. (Shawn Smits)

chips, big juicy steaks, risottos and pastas,” Bernie says. “But it also has a variety of modern dishes, with offerings such as the grilled John Dory and pan-fried prawns with citrus reduction, served alongside cauliflower puree, green peas and mixed micro herbs.

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hand-rolled sweet potato gnocchi with mushroom and wilted kale.”

The club is big on hosting functions and events, especially those organised around building a stronger community. It also supports local organisations with cash donations, sponsorships and by purchasing necessary equipment.

The club’s bar, keno and TAB facilities are being revamped as part of the development.

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Served with a celery, apple, and pine nut salad, finished with balsamic reduction Topped with bacon and mushroom ragu and melted cheese.

Served with sour cream

Steamed prawn gyozas and duck spring rolls served with soy and hoisin sauce

Salads

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We have a delicious new A La Carte menu.

There is something for everyone so come on down and check it out.

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Oyster, Enoki and Button mushrooms with caramelised onion, topped with rocket, roasted capsicum, slow roasted roma tomatoes and balsamic glaze Topped with spinach, cherry tomatoes, Spanish onion, marinated lamb back strap pieces and tzatziki

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Spaghetti Bolognaise Beef Lasagne

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Seniors Desserts with rum butter scotch and cream

Seasonal Fresh Fruit Salad with cream

Chicken Supreme

Lamb Pizza

Pork Rissoles

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Four panko crumbed prawns served with chips, salad, house made tartare sauce and a lemon wedge

Spanish Meat Balls

Ricotta, spinach and semi dried tomato stuffed chicken breast.

Served with roasted kipfler potatoes, broccolini and red wine jus

Roast of the Day

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House made meat balls cooked in a Spanish style tomato sauce.

Served with bravas potato wedges, asparagus and warm tortilla bread

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Served with creamy mashed potato, peas, caramelised onion and gravy

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Panko Crumbed Chicken Schnitzel

Served with roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy

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The club’s highly accomplished coach, Nick McIntyre, is also helping drive the development.

“Together with the huge revamp, we’ve established a Whittlesea Wizards junior lawn bowls academy,” he says.

“We’ve also launched a scholarship program to help bring talented juniors already involved in sport to the club.

“This is a holistic program to help those hoping to make a name in the sport. It covers all career aspects, including at school where the scholarship helps with fee, uniform and book costs.”

The new kitchen is pumping out good food, the evolving menu keeping local families coming in for favourite dishes or something with a more upmarket twist, shared in a relaxed environment.

“Our menu covers all the classics, such as parmas, battered flathead tails and

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rthur Anastasiadis remembers well a client who wanted to create a space for himself after the last of his kids left home.

“He built himself a carport first, then insulated and finished his garage like a living room, and we converted it into one of the best home cinemas you’ve ever seen.”

This is what Arthur does. His thriving business The Big Picture People –based in South Morang – builds home cinemas, from small to fully optioned.

“Of course, the easiest way to create a cinematic experience at home is to have a dedicated room,” he says.

I’d always had a passion for audio visual and, when this came up, I grabbed it with both hands “We suggest a spare room, about four metres by three-and-a-half metres. That is ideal. That said, if you come in with your specific room measurements, we will create a package that works specifically for your requirements.”

Arthur explains that even if the entertainment zone is within an open-plan layout, or if you have a smaller house and you just want better sound quality from your television, there’s plenty that can be done to create that “cinematic feel”.

If you are working with a space without walls, for example, tower speakers help immensely to focus the sound waves.

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in-ceiling speakers above the seating, a sound bar and front tower speakers. It sounds fantastic … just dim the lights and you’re off,” he says.

“We always work with what you’ve got, and we aim to please.”

Arthur worked at Clive Peeters for many years before an opportunity to open The Big Picture People came up.

“I was a cooking expert, of all things,” he says. “But I’d always had a passion for audio-visual and, when this business opportunity came up, I grabbed it with both hands. It was a perfect fit for me.”

Arthur says the $5990 home cinema package is the most popular as it is a set-and-forget deal, with full installation included, of course (conditions apply).

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“It’s around $3000 in savings purchasing it this way,” Arthur points out. “And you’ve instantly got that cinematic experience in your living room. You get absolutely everything you need … except the cinema seating, of course.”

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hat’s Amore Cheese’s client list reads like a who’s who in high-end Melbourne dining. That’s Amore Cheese has the market cornered.

Now mere mortals can buy arguably the best Italian cheese in Australia, with That’s Amore opening a retail outlet/café in Thomastown as a part of its cheese manufacturing facility.

The retail outlet has been a closely guarded secret among Melbourne foodies since opening in August 2015.

“People travel from all over Melbourne to buy homemade, authentic Italian formaggi,” says marketing and events manager, Serena Zen. Serena explains, in a rich Italian accent, the retail store has all of the cheese beloved by the best restaurants in town, from Giorgio’s famous bocconcini leaves (which launched his business in 2008), to beautiful buffalo mozzarella made with fresh buffalo milk – even the milk itself.

“Our ricotta calda (hot ricotta, freshly made) is very popular and served every morning until 10am,” Serena says.

“In the deli section you will also find high-quality cured meats, fresh bread, olives, dips and other Italian products.

“You can enjoy a simple Italian meal and sweets at the L’angolo Della Nonna (Nonna’s Corner) within the same space.

“It is one of those places that you plan on going to buy one or two things but end up with a trolley and belly-full instead.”

Styled to evoke a feeling that you’ve been transported to a cheese shop in Italy itself, the outlet displays a huge range of cheese,

It is one of those places that you plan on going to buy one or two things but end up with a trolley and belly-full instead

Clockwise from above: Shop assistant Tina stocking up; chef Dario serves a customer; at their leisure; chef Giacomo with arancini. (Joe Mastroianni)

allowing their textures, aromas and flavours to permeate the room – all bound to engage your senses.

That’s Amore Diavoletti has just been crowned Champion Flavoured Cheese 2017 at the Australian Grand Dairy

DIAVOLETTI CHAMPION 2017 AUSTRALIAN GRAND DAIRY AWARDS

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Awards. Diavoletti it is a very unique and special product.

“The name translates to ‘little devils’ and this product is a small provolina-shaped smoked cheese with a single chilli-stuffed olive in the centre,” Serena says.

That’s Amore Cheese, 66 Latitude Boulevard, Thomastown.

Inquiries: 9463 4200, info@thatsamorecheese.com.au or www.thatsamorecheese.com.au

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amily owned and operated for more than 40 years, Pipers International offers afforable bathrooms, glass and building supplies.

Their dedication to quality, cutting-edge design, attention to detail and customer service is evidenced in the stock they maufacture both locally and globally and the long-standing relationships they have built with architects, developers and mum-and-dad renovators alike.

We offer bespoke glass panels and standard stock at bargain rates...

General manager Elfreda Boutros says that as the market evolved they diversified the product range and services, launching a mega online store.

“We offer bespoke shower screens and affordable building supplies,including our latest line of very competitively priced engineered flooring,” she says.

“We also offer bespoke glass panels and standard stock at bargain rates, all from our Campbellfield factory.

“We also manufacture glass splashbacks, wardrobe doors and mirrors.”

Trade and retail customers come back again and again to Pipers, specifically as they stock the most up-to-date products

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Pop into Pipers for bargains in bathroom and building design.

Representatives from Pipers will be attending the design exhibition in Germany this month to source more high quality designs for the Australian market.

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To celebrate the launch of their new website, Elfreda and the Pipers team are offering Star Weekly readers a 10% discount off online prices. Enter the coupon code STARSPEC online to get a great deal (for a limited time).

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hoosing the right reception venue for your wedding is a crucial decision.

Not only do you want to see the day go without a hitch, you want it to be a time that encapsulates the romance and excitement of entering married life.

Brookwood Receptions owner Walid Markas has a gift pack* for couples who choose to book in for a day that will truly go down in their history books.

“We offer four gift packs, each designed to add an extra layer of extravagance to a reception,” he explains.

“There’s nothing like indoor fireworks, giant bubbles floating through the air and a cannon shooting confetti to embody the celebratory nature of a wedding.

“We find guests are blown away by the effects.

“Another gift pack choice provides a 10-seater Rolls Royce or Chrysler 300 stretch limousine for the ultimate in classy wedding party arrivals.

“Or we supply a cake, or pop a bottle of Chivas Regal or Johnny Walker Black Label on each table. We also have a dry-ice machine to create a dreamy feel as couples take to the floor for their first dance – and laser lights to make a grand arrival.”

Right now, new bookings for June, July and August this year will qualify couples to get a $500 flight voucher (conditions apply).

The family-owned reception centre has been going strong since 2007, and Walid believes it’s their ability to turn dreams into reality that’s kept Brookwood Receptions as a top-notch celebration destination.

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“We believe that special events – whether wedding, birthday or corporate – need to be held in the right atmosphere, with every detail attended to. Our team caters for different cultural requirements and have their eye on every little thing, right down to the mood lighting throughout the day or evening.”

There’s nothing like indoor fireworks, giant bubbles … and a cannon shooting confetti …

The venue has two spaces that cater for 50 to 500 guests – the Nova Room and the Ballroom. Elegant wrought-iron candelabras and linen napery in your colour choice make tables seem grand, and each room has a large dance floor and mood lighting.

The bridal party gets their own pre-wedding suite, with complimentary food and drinks on arrival.

Walid reckons food is also a major part of the wedding experience. Brookwood has an extensive menu of classic dishes with a modern twist, dietary needs are catered for, and the drinks menu has heavy and light beers, red and white wines, champagne, soft drinks – and, of course, tea and coffee.

Brookwood Receptions, 10-12 Lawson Crescent, Thomastown.

Inquiries: 9460 2946 or www.brookwoodreceptions.com.au

“Special events need the right atmosphere,” Walid Markas, Brookwood Receptions. (Pictures: Supplied)

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t’s been 41 years since Gerald Mantello launched the Mantello Motor Group. In that time, it’s become the automotive leader in Melbourne’s north, with six family-led dealerships in Fawkner, Roxburgh Park and Sunbury.

Gerald, still hands-on, is looking forward to the mid-June official opening of a new state-of-the-art Suzuki showroom on Somerton Road in Roxburgh Park.

Managed by Craig Bransgrove, the dealership – which, for now, adjoins the soon-to-be-unveiled showroom – has an excellent selection of new, used and demo Suzuki models and a service department crewed by experts.

“Mantellos have always been into having a good product and outstanding service.”

Craig says. “Keeping prices affordable without letting quality slip … it’s what’s kept them strong in the marketplace and this will certainly continue. Customer service is also our focus and with this combination we aim to be the biggest Suzuki dealer in the state!”

Working with Craig are sales manager Caterina Scriva and Angela Kakos, who is young, energetic and speaks fluent Arabic.

The guys in the service department liaise with the next-door Holden dealership – also owned by the Mantellos – and keep on top of the latest technology and where to source Suzuki or Holden parts. A highly trained Suzuki finance manager is on site to advise and organise transactions.

Craig says the Suzuki brand is popular for its safety, reliability and affordability, with many businesses choosing the dealership to

Keeping prices affordable without letting quality slip …

Sales consultant Angela Kakos, Craig Bransgrove and dealer principal and sales manager Caterina Scriva. (Supplied)

purchase fleets ranging from three to 300.

“You see plenty of Swifts, with real estate and other business signage, zipping around the city,” he says. “Our Suzuki APV, one of the lowest price commercial vans on the market, is now the go-to for Australia Post contractors, florists, newsagents, locksmiths, plumbers and more.”

Fans reckon the latest Suzuki Swift

has taken on a sportier look, reflecting its spirited performance, dynamic handling and stability. Other models on show include the elegant Baleno hatch, sleek Ignis wagon, the zippy Celerio hatch, dynamic S-Cross and the muscular Vitara and Grand Vitara.

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irt bike riding is maximum fun.

To make that fun as accessible as possible, AMX Superstores offer the best value for money possible.

AMX Superstores business manager Rob Farrimond explains: “We stock both on-road and off-road parts and apparel – it’s a conscious 50-50 split so everyone is covered.

“There is a pretty high turnover of spare parts with dirt bike riding and we know it can get quite expensive, so we really do try to keep our costs low.

Value has genuinely always been a huge focus for us “Everyone who works for AMX loves riding, so it is really satisfying to know we stock everything you need, because we know how frustrating it can be when you can’t find that part you broke last weekend, and you’ve got another ride coming up. We get it.

“The Epping store is epic. It’s 2500 square metres of retail space and we stock, as we like to say, everything except the bike.”

AMX Superstores stock riding gear and spare parts for dirt bike and on-road riders.

All the top brands everyone loves – such as Alpine Stars, Fox, Fly and Oneal for off-road and Shoei, Aria helmets, Dragon Jeans, Dri Rider for on-road – are always in stock.

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Epping AMX Superstores staff members Tanya and Em. (Pictures: Shawn Smits and Damjan Janevski)

“We have a massive range,” Rob says.

“And we have the facility to source at least 90 per cent of what people want.”

AMX Superstores started in Bayswater in 2006 with the aim – as Rob puts it – of simply wanting to give members of the

motorcycle community a great place to shop.

“Value has genuinely always been a huge focus for us,” he says. “That and also stocking the biggest range humanly possible.”

AMX Superstores, 336 Cooper Street, Epping. Opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.

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By Tara Murray Like all footy clubs, Bundoora looked to the off season as a chance to add some depth and strength to its playing list.

But a few surprise departures and a bit of luck has meant the division 1 club will start the Northern Football League season stronger than anticipated.

Kris Bardon, a competition best and fairest winner in the Nepean and Eastern football leagues, is the latest signing.

Football manager Roy Vogles said the club hadn’t planned on adding as many new faces as it has.

“We had a few guys leave who we didn’t think would leave,” he said. “[But] We had three guys from Lalor come to us wanting to play. The calibre of those players was a bonus.”

Todd Hughes and Scott Dowell, have moved across from the Bloods.

Hughes won the division 1 leading goalkicker award in 2015 and kicked 63 goals last season.

Vogles said Hughes and Dowell, as well as new recruit Daniel Younan (an Essendon VFL-listed player) will benefit the forward line and help take the pressure off veteran Gary Moorcroft, who has played a lone hand up there in recent years.

“Todd has history [with kicking goals] at Lalor and isn’t a flash in the pan … we think he’s able to step up to this level and will benefit from the better delivery.”

The third Bloods player to move across is Blake Seeley, a ruckman who could find a new

home in the backline. The Bulls have plenty of ruck options, including reigning Frank Rosbrook medallist Matthew Dennis.

The Bulls have also added some much-needed midfield depth with players who are proven at the higher level.

Nathan Thomas, who comes from VFL club Coburg, is one of those players.

New playing-coach Ricky Dyson also returns after missing last year as one of the 34 Essendon players suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Vogles said Dyson was raring to return to the field and had thrived in his new role.

He’s been assisted by his cousin, Paul Harris, who previously coached Ivanhoe in the Victorian Amateur Football Association.

Dyson though will have some tough decisions come the start of the season.

“We’ve got some fairly strong depth, which we haven’t had the last couple of seasons,” Vogles said. “The other players who have come on board mean we’re really strong all over.”

The Bulls, who were knocked out in the semi-finals last season, have lost Trent and Troy Barbero, and believe they’ve lost Kent Delbridge and Willis Flanders.

The Bulls start their season on April 8 against Heidelberg.

Todd Hughes will provide plenty of forward support. (Shawn Smits)

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SPORT History written as Knights serve up new girls academy

Northern Knights captain Lily Brancatisano and coach Rebecca Privitelli. (Supplied)

A new chapter began for the Northern Knights on Saturday, as the club’s girls side took to the park for its first TAC Cup match.

The Knights, unlike a lot of other TAC Cup clubs, haven’t had a girls academy program in place, so have started from scratch this year.

The Knights suffered a 5.8 (38)-3.2 (20) loss to Geelong Falcons.

Before the match, coach Rebecca Privitelli said good results would be nice, bit it was more about developing the girls.

“I don’t have any expectations, besides the girls going out there to play their role and to their strengths,” she said.

“If they do that I’m a happy coach.

“I think we’ve taken a lot of positives out of it this pre-season … I’m really excited to see what the girls can do over the next couple of weeks.”

Privitelli, who has been part of Carlton’s

AFLW team, said she hadn’t been surprised by the talent in the northern region of Melbourne.

“We really wanted to uncover that and get our girls playing in our region and I’m really rapt to have the girls we have.

“It was quite a tough selection process and I’m really impressed with our list.

“These girls aren’t going to get this sort of coaching at a lower level.

“The more girls we can put into this level of football the more we can develop them and the more they can take to their local club.”

Privitelli singled out Marnie Jarvis, Maddy Guerin and Gabrielle Newton as players to watch. Also among the players thriving in the Knights program is inaugural captain Lily Brancatisano.

Brancatisano said it had been a whirlwind 12 months since she picked up a football.

“I’ve only played probably nine or 10 games of footy. I joined last year with the Laurimar Power and played a few games down there,” she said.

Brancatisano, who has a basketball background, says she started to play football for fitness. She was playing with her sister Madeline, who is also part of the Knights, and really enjoyed it.

“I’m pretty new to the sport and that’s part of the fun, learning new skills and getting a better grasp of the knowledge as I go through. That’s what it’s about at this level, still learning and developing as players and people.”

Brancatisano said once it was announced the Knights would have a side, both her and her sister were keen to be involved.

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Sports shorts Soccer

Hume City didn’t mess around in its first game of the Victorian stage of the FFA Cup. The National Premier League side showed its authority in the round four match against state league 1 side Langwarrin winning 8-0. NPL 2 side Whittlesea Ranges suffered a shock 2-1 loss to Banyule City to be knocked out of the competition after one match.

Hume United defeated Yarraville 5-4 on penalties after finishing regular time at 3-3, while Monbulk Rangers knocked out Mill Park, winning 4-1.

Basketball

A 23-9 first quarter set up Craigieburn Eagles for a solid win against Collingwood Stars in the opening round of the Big V men’s division 2 season.

Struggling with injuries, which meant coach Simon Aldridge had to suit up, the Eagles looked in control of the game at half-time, leading 42-30. The Stars reduced the margin to seven at the last change, but the Eagles held strong, winning 68-60. Liam Watt top-scored with 22 points. The Eagles women’s side had a big win to start their season, defeating the Stars, 61-20. Nicola Stewart top-scored with 15 points.

Football Francis Keenan did the damage with the ball taking seven wickets. (Damian Visentini)

Burras fall at final hurdle

By Tara Murray Gladstone Park’s fairytale ending didn’t come to fruition with the Burras falling short in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association’s George Luscombe Shield grand final at the weekend.

After almost folding last season because of a lack of numbers, the Burras picked themselves up and rose up the ladder this season. Having knocked off ladder leaders Buckley Park in the semi-final, the Burras had the task of facing up to perennial premiers Kealba-Green Gully in the grand final.

The Cougars’ experience showed through at the right time to get the win.

For Burras president Glenn Smerdon, the result was bittersweet.

“I’m so proud of the way the boys have performed all season,” he said. “Considering where we have come from, it’s another step in 28 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ MARCH 21, 2017

the right direction. In the end the best team won on the day.”

Early on, the Burras looked in control of the match with Francis Keenan running through the Cougars batting line-up. He snared 7-16, leaving the Cougars in trouble at 9-119.

The last wicket partnership put on 90 runs to push the score past 200 and put the game back on an even keel.

The Cougars were bowled out for 209.

Keenan finished with the figures of 7-37.

Smerdon said Keenan’s performance in the grand final was only the beginning of what he believed would be a great career and the reason why they recruited him.

The Burras didn’t get off to the best start with the bat and were 1-18 at stumps on Saturday.

Sunday didn’t get any easier, with the Burras struggling to form partnerships. They were eventually bowled out for 128.

Smerdon said they had been confident going

into day two, but the Cougars experience showed through.

“We thought we could get the runs despite it not being an easy ground to score,” he said.

“They bowled really tightly and bowled well.

“They got consecutive wickets and we weren’t able to recover after that.”

Smerdon was full of praise for outgoing captain-coach Andrew Shanahan and the work he had done for the club the past two years.

“We’ve known internally for the last few weeks that he was going to step down,” he said.

“The way he had led the boys has been amazing. He will continue to contribute to the club and is an important person for the club going forward.”

Smerdon said they hoped the grand final appearance would be the start of something bigger for the club.

“We had five home-grown players in the side and they all performed well,” he said.

Calder Cannons have shown early they will be one of the teams to beat in the inaugural girls TAC Cup competition.

The Cannons put in a dominant display against Gippsland Power in the 17.12 (114)-3.2 (20) win. Chloe Molloy started up forward and kicked five goals while Madison Prespakis and Lauren Caruso kicked two goals each.

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The Essendon District Football League has raised the age limit of its under-19 competition for this season. The league announced that the age limit this year would be under-19.5 to help sides struggling for numbers. The EDFL also changed its junior ages group from even-aged number to odd numbers, which means that players who would normally push up into the under-19s are still eligible to play in the younger age group.

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Greenvale ‘still in the game’ after tough weekend Greenvale Kangaroos know they have a lot of work to do if they are to lift the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division premiership title.

But they know their situation could be a lot worse.

The Kangaroos conceded first-innings points after the first weekend of the grand final against Yarraville Club, but will enter the second half of the match full of confidence.

The Kangaroos were on the back foot early after losing the toss and being sent in.

Kangaroos captain-coach Jon Kent said he would have bowled, too, given a choice.

“The conditions did play a big part,” he said.

“I feel we did have the worst of the conditions.

The third or the fourth ball of the day rolled along the ground.”

The Kangaroo batsmen were struggling at 4-23 – all four of those batsmen were back in the sheds without reaching double figures.

Up stepped Chinthaka Jayasinghe, Sameen Kandanearachchi and Peter Manser to rescue the innings. Jayasinghe was the key, making 74 to help the Kangaroos to 150.

The Clubbers seemed well and truly on their way to first-innings points at 3-120 at stumps on Saturday.

Despite conceding first innings points early on day two, the Kangaroos didn’t let up

with the bowlers restricting the Clubbers to 228. Peter Manser taking six wickets for the Kangaroos.

“The wicket was flat, but we bowled in good areas,” Kent said “We didn’t give up without a fight. Peter took six wickets and everyone else chipped in with one wicket.”

Trailing by 78 runs on the first innings, the Kangaroos had 35 overs to face on day two.

The Kangaroos were 2-79 at stumps, giving them a one-run lead.

Kent said there were mixed feelings after each of the first two days.

“I didn’t think we would score 150, so it was good to score that much,” he said of the

Kangaroo’s first inning. “We’re still in the game.”

Kent knows they will need to bat well in the coming weekend to have any chance of setting the Clubbers a decent target.

“We batted out 35 overs and only lost two wickets despite a brand new ball,” he said.

“I thought it was a really good effort. Get to Saturday we want to bat on Saturday and then look at bowling them out.

“We need to set a target. They need to decide whether they’ll chase it down or bat out the overs.”

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New Broncos, same result

Main: North Brunswick/Rosebank seal victory with a run-out. (Shawn Smits)

Eagles snatch Jika Shield

By Tara Murray Rivergum wasn’t going to give up the title of top billing in North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield without a fight.

North Brunswick-Rosebank and Rivergum are already locked in a rivalry that will go down in NMCA history, and the fifth consecutive grand final play-off between the two was always going to be spirited.

The Kookas, playing for a fourth straight premiership, made the Eagles wait until the final over to seal the flag.

Eagles won the toss and elected to bat on a good wicket. They batted well and were looking good at 2-176 before a couple of wickets fell late.

Matthew Perri took three wickets for the Kookas.

Needing 246 for victory, the Kookas started their innings well, with the openers looking settled.

They put on 98 for the first wicket partnership before it all started to fall apart.

Losing 5 for 31 put them behind the eight-ball, and although they kept pushing, the Kookas lost wickets at crucial times – they needed more than a run a ball in the final 10

Above: Jarrod Bannister contributed a hard-fought 50. (Shawn Smits)

overs.

Unable to make the mark, the Kookas were bowled out for 230 on the second ball of the last over.

Opener Alex Jesensek top-scored with 64, while Jarrod Bannister made 50.

Kookas’ captain-coach Gary Bell said both sides played some good cricket.

“It was a great game … unlucky it didn’t go our way,” he said. “It’s good for the crowd and good for the competition, I guess. The toss of coin was a deciding factor. If we had batted first and put on a partnership like they did, you get to set the field a bit better.

“I don’t want to take anything away from them though, they deserve their win.”

Bell said the Kookas had faith they could snatch the game right until the end, knowing they are a good T20 side.

“We’d rather lose 10 wickets going for the victory than having four or five wickets in the shed. I always have confidence in the boys, and they always stick up for each other.”

Bell said the club hadn’t looked beyond the grand final and would have some decisions to make in the off season.

One thing for sure is the rivalry between the Kookas and Eagles will continue.

“I think, both teams, we both hate losing and are so determined to win,” Bell said.

“It makes for a bad weekend, and we hate losing and they’re the same too.

“They’ve got great support and we’ve got great support, which is the difference between the stronger and the lesser clubs.”

It might be a slightly different Hume City Broncos side, but the result was the same in the opening round of the Big V women’s state championship division.

After an even first half against Bulleen Boomers, with scores level, the experienced Broncos line-up put their foot down to run away 67-45 winners.

Speaking before the season opener, new Broncos coach Glen Milner said the girls had been champing at the bit to return to game mode.

“There’s only so much pre-season stuff you can go with,” he said.

“We had a really good pre-season. We lost to Waverley by eight points without a full team, but we had a really good win against division 1 side Werribee.

“Our last practice match was against Nunawading which is a SEABL [South East Australian Basketball League] side and had a good win.”

Milner missed the game and will miss the next three matches with assistant coach Mick Thomas taking the reign for those games.

The Broncos have kept the core of their championship winning side, but there is a couple of big outs.

Three-time reigning championship division most valuable player Colleen Planeta hasn’t returned as she spends time with family back in America.

Samara Galleher is still battling concussion symptoms, while Yinka Olorunnife won’t return due to work commitments and Jacinta Scott will play with Wallan Panthers.

The Broncos have brought in Sam Guastella, who played with Planeta in Luxembourg.

Jessica Azzopardi, who has come from Geelong is the only other addition, as the side looks at promoting within.

“Sam is shaping up to be a good player,” Milner said. “She can bring an inside presence and is a different player to Colleen. She’s settled in really well.

“Jessica comes across from Geelong and is a dynamic player.

“Nikki Spencer will see more action this time round. Sophie Byrnes had a season on the bench last year and is stepping up at the guard position.

“Ellen Wright, another player from youth league, has played in the practice matches.

“Nat Karantzoulis will see a bit more time too.”

Milner, who has previously coached the championship and youth leagues to titles, said they had made a few adjustments to the game style for this season.

Milner said the side, which had played off in seven of the past nine grand finals, including five championships, is excited to be facing new challenges.

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Cannons spread the workload

By Tara Murray The Calder Cannons are expecting a more even spread from their top age players in the upcoming TAC Cup. The Cannons, who finished eighth last season, kick off this year’s season on Friday night under lights against Eastern Ranges.

After a solid three to four months on the track, Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said the team is raring to get on the park.

“I think we have a more even top age group this year and there’s probably not one or two that stand out in front of the pack,” Johnston said.

“You’ve got the guys like Brad Bernacki, who was third in the best and fairest last year, and Ben Caluzzi, who played quite a few games, and you’d hope those guys would step up. “[We’re] Looking forward to the whole group improving in some way. The nature of the competition is you have to improve week to week, month to month.”

Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said they had an even mix of top and bottom age players this season.

“It’s about 50-50,” he said.

“There’s 27, 17-year-olds and 26, 18-year-olds with a couple of 19-year-olds listed, which is really pleasing.

“We’ve got some good 17 year-olds who are going to push up for selection for the first round and it puts more pressure on the 18 and 19-year-olds, which we think as a group they need to be doing.”

He said 19-year-old Jean-Luc Velissaris and Aidan Tilley would benefit from another year in the TAC system. Both boys played several games last season and Johnston was hopeful they would play a couple of VFL games this season.

There are a few familiar names among the bottom-age players including Rhylee West, son of champion Western Bulldogs midfielder Scott West, and Mason Fletcher, son of Essendon 400-game player Dustin Fletcher.

Ty Browning (Craigieburn) and Curtis Taylor (Keilor) are another two bottom-age players to watch. Both played in senior Essendon District Football League premierships last season.

The Cannons are hoping Mitchell Podhajski can step up this season.

The defender played eight games last season as a bottom-age player.

“Last year coming into the backline for the first time ever it was a big learning experience and it took me quite a while to get used to the speed and what was required as a backman,” Podhajski said.

“This year, playing predominantly as a backman will allow me to help others who might be in the same position as me and help them get used to the standard of play quicker.

“As I’ve played and had the experience and know what Johnno and Russ try to force into us and try to help the young kids better.”

The Cannons start their season on Friday night against Eastern Ranges at RAMS Arena, Craigieburn.

Brad Bernacki is one player the Cannons will be looking forward to stepping up this season.

(Damian Visentini)

Bats deliver grand effort

Craigieburn’s Daniel English on his way to picking up four wickets against Glenroy. (Shawn Smits)

Early wickets the key in Eagle flag bid Craigieburn has a slight advantage after the first weekend of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s north-west A1 grand final.

Neither Craigieburn nor Glenroy was able to take complete control of the match in the first two days.

The first hour of day three will be vital in deciding the result.

Eagles vice-captain Nathan Pappin said the bowling of both sides was the key to the first weekend of the match.

“Both sides have bowled really well, bowling a tight line and making it hard to score,” he said.

“It was about getting crucial wickets at key times.”

The Eagles decided to bat on the slow Airport West ground and runs were hard to come by, with very few boundaries scored.

At stumps on day one, the Eagles were 5-137 with skipper Ian Blanchett and Adam Davies both unbeaten.

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The Eagles struggled early on day two and lost 5-32 to be all out for 169.

Blanchett provided a captain’s innings, digging deep to top score with 46, his highest score of the season.

Opener Sikander Sharma was next best with 34.

Pappin said that while the total was slightly under what they had been hoping for, they knew it was very defendable if they bowled well.

“We had the runs on the board and that helps,” he said.

“They had a couple of hot days in the field and it was going to benefit us.

“Daniel English got four wickets bowling really well, while Mick Bury has one wicket and was unlucky not to have a couple more.

“We kept a really tight line and it forced them into mistakes and we were able to capitalise on them.”

Glenroy will resume at 8-108 on Saturday, with the ninth-wicket partnership at 33.

“We need to get the next two wickets and hopefully take a first-innings lead,” Pappin said.”

“We were tired and let them put on runs for the ninth wicket … they still have their captain to come and he can hold a bat.

“We have to bowl well to get first-innings points.”

With two days play remaining, the match looks likely to end in a two-innings match, making securing first-innings points vital.

Pappin said the eagles were prepared for another tough weekend.

“We know Glenroy and they don’t give up without a fight and neither do we,” he said.

“Hopefully, we get the wickets early and we can bat them out of the game.”

In the north A1 grand final, Sydenham-Hillside has claimed first-innings points against Sunshine YCW. Tara Murray

Plenty Valley put in an all-round performance to grab a berth in the Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association north-south grand final.

The Bats, who have been the dominant team this season, showed against Elsternwick at the weekend why they have only lost one game.

The Bats scored 8-276 in what coach Matthew Hewat said was the side’s most even batting performance of the season.

Daniel Heatley top-scored with 60, while Matt Hunter, Sean Tsona and Harjinder Singh Chahal all made 40s.

“That was the most all-round performance we’ve had,” Hewat said.

Having presented Elsternwick with a tough target, the Bats were after early wickets.

Heatley snared the opposition’s top three batsmen to have Elsternwick at 3-20.

Hewat said the Bats knew that if they kept bowling in the right places and taking catches, they would get the win.

That they did, bowling Elsternwick out for 149.

Heatley was the pick of the bowlers with his three wickets, while Justin Jaensch and Tsonas took two wickets each.

The win sets up a grand final against Caulfield, with the Bats to host a first XI grand final for the first time.

Hewat said the aim this season was home finals. The Bats achieved that, with all three of the first XI’s at A.K. Lines Reserve.

They’ll be hoping to add to their only other VSDCA premiership, won in 2014-15 against Roxburgh Park Broadmeadows.

“Caulfield is a fantastic side and have some really good players,” Hewat said.

“Their whole top six can contribute with the bat, so we’ll have to play well to beat them.

“We need to stick to what we do well and do it for long enough.

“If we field, bat and bowl like we did today, we’ll be in with a good chance.”

Meanwhile the Bats’ third women’s side claimed the Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north west title on Sunday.

The Bats made 9-182 before restricting Geelong to 8-162.

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