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Budget delivers projects Revitalising the Mill Park Leisure and Service Centre, constructing new soccer pitches across the municipality and extending Findon Road are centrepieces of Whittlesea council’s draft budget for 2017-18. The draft budget, which was adopted by councillors last week, proposes to spend $54 million on capital works in a bid to improve roads and facilities. It includes a rate rise of two per cent, in keeping with a state government cap on local rate increases. The council has also flagged its intention to increase the discount on the differential farm rate from 15 per cent to 40 per cent in an effort to ease the rates burden on farm landowners. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said it had been a challenge to strike a balance between providing what the community expects and wants, with what the council can afford. “Over the past 12 months, council has continued to review and refine its operations in a bid to reduce costs where we can,” he said. “We’ve looked at how our resources are allocated, and we strive to deliver our services as efficiently and effectively as possible.” The draft budget includes money for more than 100 new projects. The council plans to spend $2 million to commence the redevelopment of the Mill Park Leisure and Service Centre. And it has set aside $500,000 to start the refurbishment of the Whittlesea aquatic centre. Lalor West and Doreen South reserves will each get two new soccer pitches and a pavilion, at a cost of $2.95 million

and $3.93 million, respectively. A new pavilion and carpark will be built for the soccer facilities at Harvest Home Road, valued at $2 million. The council proposes to spend $11 million on roads, footpaths and bike paths. This includes $3 million to start the process of land acquisition prior to construction of the Findon Road extension from Great Eastern Way to Plenty Road.

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- Ricky Kirkham Cr Mary Lalios said the draft budget balances the need to provide infrastructure and services in the city’s growth areas with the need to replace infrastructure in its older suburbs. She said the inclusion of funding for a BMX track at Mill Park’s Sycamore Reserve was a particular highlight for her. The council is proposing to spend $100,000 to develop the track, with a further $400,000 allocated for a pavilion. “The community has been waiting for more than 13 years for this project to be delivered,” Cr Lalios said. Cr Sam Alessi said he was thrilled the draft budget included $15,000 to make alterations to Thomastown’s Spring Street hall. Residents can have their say on the draft budget until Friday, May 5. Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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Charity begins at home Chloe Ferrari knows the difference charities make to families with sick or disabled children. So when the Bundoora teenager was asked to enter Miss World Australia and raise money for children’s charity Variety, she jumped at the chance. Ms Ferrari, 19, has two younger siblings with disabilities, and her mum is now wheelchair-bound after a car accident. Ms Ferrari said her experiences have taught her the importance of helping others in similar situations. “I love that Miss World is focused around charity,” she said. “I have been involved with charities my whole life, my mum was always involved in charities. For me, this is a wonderful opportunity to give back, to say thank you.” Ms Ferrari competed in the Miss World Victorian preliminary finals on March 24 and goes to state finals in June. She now hopes to raise $3000 for Variety before July. Details: bit.ly/2nXYW48

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Gridlock campaign now trending By Laura Michell Almost 700 people have joined a new Facebook group calling for the state government to address the “dire state” of Whittlesea’s roads as a matter of urgency. The group – Dire state of infrastructure in Northern suburbs of Melbourne – was created last month by a group of residents fed up with traffic congestion in the northern suburbs. They are asking for the government to fix key roads, such as Plenty, Epping and Bridge Inn roads, and to commit to building the E6 – outer

metropolitan ring road – as a freeway in the near future. Anna Graham and Admins Gaurav Surati said residents felt the government had no long-term plan for the area. Ms Graham, who lives in Mernda, said she believes there was a perception that Whittlesea’s roads did not need to be ungraded because the Mernda rail extension would help get cars off the roads. However, she is concerned that not enough people will use the train to improve the congestion that plagues the area.

“We have been so left behind by governments … driving from Mernda to Bundoora can take two hours on a bad day because of the sheer number of people trying to get on the ring road at Plenty Road,” Ms Graham said. “We need the government to act now – the traffic affects property prices because who wants to live in Mernda? … Nobody.” Mr Surati, who lives at Reservoir but is soon moving to Mernda, said the high number of people who have joined the Facebook group since it started showed that residents were fed up with the traffic.

The state government has already allocated up to $139.4 million to upgrade Plenty Road. Stage one of the project will begin later this year and will add an extra lane to Plenty Road in each direction, between Mckimmies Road and Bush Boulevard. No date has been set for stage two. Roads Minister Luke Donnellan said the government was improving safety and reducing congestion for the thousands of drivers who travel in Melbourne’s north every day. But he did not say if the government would commit to upgrade other roads in Whittlesea.

Councils plea for fair funding Whittlesea council has joined a statewide call for the federal government to restore indexation of its assistance grants in the upcoming budget, as promised. Federal assistance grants to councils are usually indexed annually, in line with population growth and inflation. But the government put a freeze on indexing the grants in 2014, promising last year to restore indexation in the upcoming federal budget. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the decision had cost Whittlesea $1.77 million so far. He said the grants play an important role in enabling councils to fund essential infrastructure, such as community centres and local roads. “We rely on state and federal funding grants to help deliver more than 100 local services and maintain community infrastructure,” Cr Kirkham said. “[Whittlesea] residents have suffered from a backlog of desperately-needed infrastructure improvements and social services for a long time. “The freeze on indexation of the FAGs has further compounded our struggle,” he said. The Municipal Association of Victoria is leading the push for the grants to increase in line with CPI. MAV president and Whittlesea councillor Mary Lalios said councils are struggling to make up funding shortfalls. “The federal government collects 79.9 per cent of all taxes, and distributes some of it back to the community … but, by freezing the grants for the past two years, it has not been redistributing it fairly.” Cr Lalios said the MAV is calling on the government to honour its promise.

Hume in many colours All the colours of Hume’s cultural roots will be centre stage at Sunday’s Broadmeadows Street Festival. Groups will perform traditional songs and dances, there will be cooking demonstrations and theatre workshops, food trucks and fireworks. Mayor Drew Jessop said the festival was a great way for locals to share their cultures with others in their communities. “Hume is home to some fabulous entertainers … the festival will showcase everything from Vietnamese lantern-making through to Indian dance performances and cultural cooking demonstrations,” he said. “It will be a colourful event presenting the very best of Broadmeadows, and entertainment from all corners of the world. “We hope the entire community will come out and enjoy this wonderful day of delicious food and free entertainment. The festival will be held along Tanderrum Way between 1-7pm. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au Laura Michell Kerala Hindu Society is among local groups set to perform at the Broadmeadows Street Festival. Pictured are Diviya Kumar (front), Lekshmi, Ragesh and Shyama. (Shawn Smits)

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Mernda residents can have their say on what they would like included in the new Mernda aquatic and indoor sports centre. Whittlesea council has plans for the new centre on a proposed recreation reserve on Plenty Road, north of Bridge Inn Road. Designs are due to be drawn up next year, and construction start in 2020. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said a community forum will be held on Wednesday, May 3, at Jindi Family and Community Centre, 48 Breadalbane Avenue, at 7pm. Residents can also have their say via an online survey. Details: whittleseasurveys.com. au/anon/399.aspx

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Whittlesea youngsters can try out their cooking skills or get involved in singing and dancing as part of the YMCA’s holiday program at Mernda and Epping North. The program will run until Thursday, April 13, at the YMCA’s centres on Harvest Home Road, Epping North, and Goulburn Street, Mernda. It is the first school holiday program for the centres, which opened earlier this year. Mernda mother Hulya Ili said the program was a chance for her children, Deniz, 11, and twins Ada and Hazal, 7, to try new things, get away from their screens, and have fun.

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“We have just moved to the area and taking time off work is hard. The program gives my kids something to look forward to, which makes me feel more comfortable,” she said. “They like the excursions. There is always something to do rather than just be stuck at home.” The program will also feature a carnival day, where the kids will get the chance to learn magic tricks. Details: www.childrensprograms.ymca.org. au/holiday-programs.html Laura Michell

Hume residents are reminded to renew their pets’ registrations before April 10. Mayor Drew Jessop said registering pets is the best way to ensure lost animals can be returned to their owners. By law, cats and dogs aged three months and more must be microchipped and registered with the council. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @nstarweekly @star_weekly

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Drone catches Bulla tip breaches By Laura Michell Bulla tip operators have been caught out not covering their dumped waste … by an EPA drone. The BTQ Group, which runs the Sunbury Road landfill, has been fined more than $7700 by the Environment Protection Authority after a drone relayed photographs and video footage of extensive areas of exposed waste at the end of a day’s operations at the tip on January 17 this year. EPA metro manager Daniel Hunt said

the tip licence required exposed waste to be covered by at least 30 centimetres of soil to prevent it from being blown beyond the tip boundaries by the elements. Mr Hunt said it was important that waste materials were covered daily to reduce odour, and vermin, and to prevent stormwater contamination and litter impacting on the local environment. EPA officers used the drone as part of its landfill compliance surveillance program. “The footage captured clearly shows multiple operational areas on the premises

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its licence obligations and, in this case, correct management and monitoring of exposed litter would have avoided the fine.” The BTQ Group was also served with an official warning in January when significant dust was emitted from its landholdings, which is also a breach of its licence. Mr Hunt said the EPA would continue to hold landfill operators accountable for regulatory requirements through its surveillance of tips and landfills. He urged residents to report suspected pollution to the EPA on 1300 372 842.

An eggcellent day out Get ready to go on an Easter egg hunt. Volunteers from Mernda CFA will be hiding eggs in the grounds of Mernda Primary School for the brigade’s annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 15. Mernda CFA’s Troy Steans said the hunt is the brigade’s main fundraiser for the year, and proceeds will be used to help buy fire fighting equipment. “The money raised by the Easter egg hunts over the years has gone into the brigade buying and building our firefighter rehabilitation vehicle,” Mr Steans said. “This is a specialist vehicle – its main purpose is to maintain firefighter health and safety at fires or incidents. “Being able to monitor and treat firefighters on scene helps with their health and can help get them back into the fire fight much quicker,” he said. “The money raised at the event will be going

towards buying equipment for the rehab unit.” Mr Steans said the brigade hopes the community will get behind the Easter egg hunt. He said the event will also feature carnival rides, food stalls and a market. Tickets for the hunt are $5. To book, visit: www.merndacfa.com Laura Michell

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Funeral home ‘good for business’ By Laura Michell A funeral parlour will open in the main street of Whittlesea, despite residents arguing that the business is not appropriate for the town centre and would have an “adverse impact” on its character. Hall’s Funeral Services applied to Whittlesea council to open at 50 Church Street, which has been vacant for a number of years. In its application, Hall’s Funeral Services said the parlour would conduct funerals and memorial services, as well as displaying caskets. Mortician facilities were not included in the permit request. It said services at the site would not include processions in or out of the building, and caskets would be taken in and out a rear door. The company said that up 120 people would attend services at the site at any one time, with an average of one service to be held each week. The application prompted 24 objections, with residents raising concerns about parking shortages during services and the impact of having a funeral home in the main street. The council also received two petitions supporting the application, including one from Whittlesea Business Group, which said the proposal would generate activity in the town centre and encourage people to use local businesses. In approving the application, councillors opted to reduce the funeral parlour’s capacity to 90 people to address parking concerns. Cr Sam Alessi said he believed the funeral parlour would be beneficial to the township. “It needs an activity centre that is robust,” Cr Alessi said. “The use of a funeral parlour is well within the scope of what is allowed in a strip shopping centre.”

Kids’ appeal is the real deal There was plenty of tin-rattling at Tullamarine Primary School recently as pupils showed their support for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday appeal. The junior school council organised a casual dress day for March 22 and sent home special envelopes to encourage families to donate to the appeal. Principal Anna Ruhle said the school had been affiliated with the appeal for 10 years. This year’s fundraising total was the biggest yet, with more than $850 donated. “The students were very proud. They got to count the money and wrote receipts that they got from the Good Friday appeal for the families,” she said. “It is a wonderful appeal for children to support.” This year’s appeal will be televised on Good Friday, April 14. Donations: goodfridayappeal.com.au Laura Michell Maryam, Nithiwat and Mya are pleased with their fundraising efforts. (Dennis Manktelow)

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MY PLACE Thomastown Neighbourhood House project officer Dean Marando tells Laura Michell he is proud of Thomastown and its history.

What do you like about Thomastown? Thomastown has a lot to offer. Someone recently said to me you can find just about anything here. It’s true. It is a town rich in culture and history. Everyone is friendly, people want to say hello and have a chat. Now there is a great mix of young families, along with older residents. What, if anything, would you change? I would try to expose it more. I want people to have more of a sense of pride. Thomastown is ever changing and it seems it has been that way since middle of the 19th century. I think with any community that continually changes, it is sometimes hard to pinpoint, that history … but if you ask around and research, like my job allows me to do, you’ll find a town full of a rich history, but one that needs a voice and from that, pride in where you come from resonates. What is something that people might not know about the area? Westgarthtown … without the first German settlers, Thomastown wouldn’t be what it is now. You should really get down there and soak it all in – migrants making their homes in Thomastown – the cycle continues today. Personally, I’ve photographed and made a short film that has a scene set there. I love it,

How long have you worked at Thomastown Neighbourhood House? What does your job involve? I started out on the committee of management helping to oversee a new coffee cart venture and fell into working as a barista, subsequently landing the gig of producing a podcast entitled: This Thomo Life in the role of project officer. The role is multifaceted – planning, editing, interviewing, researching – and I still make coffee. Above all, it is the community engagement that I really enjoy. What programs and services does TNH provide? TNH does a monthly market at the Thomastown library, the aforementioned podcast This Thomo Life … the mobile coffee cart from Monday to Thursday, classes in English as an additional language, introduction to social media and meditation, as well as barista training, sewing skills, volunteer training and community events planning. How do you like to spend your spare time? I am a huge film buff, so I like to watch anything when I get the chance. Writing screenplays and short stories is always something I do whilst listening to music. Learning, I love learning, this is done best whilst reading. Sport, I’m a football nerd.

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The Dog Lovers Show returns to the Royal Exhibition Building from May 5-7 and will feature more than 500 beautiful dogs, 200-plus exhibitors, celebrity vets and incredible dog shows. We have five family passes to give away (two adults and two children, aged 16 years or less), valued at $80 each. dogloversshow.com.au

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Dig, plant and water at Whittlesea library’s children’s garden on Friday, April 7, 2-3pm. Learn where vegetables come from and help make a worm farm. At 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea. ■ 9716 3028

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Are you 12-24 years old? Lalor library is opening its doors just for you, 5-7pm on Friday, April 7, as part of Youth Week. You will have access to DJ equipment, the library computers and a green screen, for loads of fun. At 2A May Road, Lalor. ■ 9465 2353

To enter, click on the WIN tab at www. starweekly.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59 pm on Sunday, April 9, and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be more than 18 years old and live in Victoria. See our competition terms and conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted directly by the prize supplier within seven days of winners being drawn.

Explore space

Explore the mysteries of space and the planets under the dome of a planetarium at Craigieburn library, 75 Central Park Avenue, on Wednesday, April 5. There will be sessions at 2-3pm and 3.30-4.30pm. Spaces are limited, so book early. ■ 9356 6980

Make music

Visit The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows, on Wednesday, April 5, to learn how to make musical instruments from recyclable products around the home. It’s on from 2-3pm. ■ 9356 6900

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Help celebrate Lalor Parkrun’s first birthday on Saturday, April 15, at Whittlesea Public

Easter egg hunt

Forage through Thomastown library collecting clues at the annual Easter egg hunt on Thursday, April 13, 1-2pm. Ages three and more. At 52 Main Street, Thomastown. ■ 9464 1864 Gardens, Barry Road, Lalor. The event starts at 7.50am with a five-kilometre walk or run around the park, beginning at the picnic shelter. Registrations essential. ■ www.parkrun.com.au/lalor/news

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Join the Friends of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden at Green Street, Bulla, on Friday, April 7, 9am-1pm for a working bee. Please bring boots and gloves. ■ 9205 2306

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Bring the kids for an afternoon of free art activities in the surrounds of the beautiful Hawkstowe picnic area on Sunday, April 9, from 10am until 2pm. Let the kids get creative with painting, print-making, pottery and craft, while you sit back and enjoy something from the barbecue or a Devonshire tea from the Mill Park Garden Club. At Plenty Gorge Park, Gordons Road, South Morang. ■ 9217 2174

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SPORT Jaguars’ game plan awry as star signing misses action Jacana – minus Cameron Cloke – wasn’t what new coach Robert Fletcher had in mind for the Jaguars. With a new coaching panel and new recruits, round one was meant to be a new beginning … instead attention was on what was going on with Cloke. The Jaguars’ gun signing has put in a clearance to play at Hurstbridge in the Northern Football League. Fletcher said the situation was disappointing, the club having spent the pre-season planning a team with Cloke, who won the division 1 goal-kicking award the past two seasons with Craigieburn. He said not having Cloke play the season

would have an impact, with work already put into team structures and getting sponsors on board around the high-profile signing. “Cam signed a contract with a sign-on fee before Christmas,” Fletcher said. “He was training with us and played in our practice matches, before Hurstbridge offered him some money. “We’re not going to clear him, as he has a contract. He’s had contracts his whole football career. “We’re going to stick to our guns, and if he’s going to play football this season, he’ll be playing at Jacana.” The disappointment continued on Saturday, when the Jaguars gave away a first-half lead

against Coburg Districts in its Essendon District Football League division 2 season opener. The Jaguars were left to rue a poor effort in the second half when they lost a 17-point half-time lead, ending up 19 points down at the final siren, losing 12.11 (83)-8.14 (62). Fletcher said many basic errors had cost them dearly. “We played some really good footy in the first half,” he said. “They then ran over the top of us. “We hit the front in the final quarter, but then made some stupid errors and let them get away with the game.” Fletcher said Billy Morrison and new

recruits Shannon Bennett and Justin Mall were the side’s best players. Bryce Kimuliatis was the Jaguars only multiple goalkicker with two goals. Fletcher said with the number of new players in his side, he wasn’t expecting them to completely gel until about a month into the season. The Jaguars next opponent will be Northern Saints, relegated from division 1 last season. Fletcher was at Craigieburn last season as an assistant coach, so has some familiarity with the team. “They’re a good football side that’s done a lot of work to change the culture … and have a fair few new players on board.” Tara Murray

Where Eagles dare By Tara Murray Craigieburn knows it won’t have an easy time back in Essendon District Football League premier division, but the Eagles are determined to throw everything they have at the challenge. After a grand final appearance and a division 1 premiership in their past two seasons, the Eagles are in unfamiliar territory with a number of departures in the off season. Most notably, former AFL players Jason and Cameron Cloke have moved on. Eagles coach Peter Bugden said the club had struggled to replace the departing players. “We’ve lost our full-forward and half-forward and basically our centre half-back, with Aaron Kite having to go forward,” he said. “We also lost some really good midfielders. We haven’t been able to replace them. “We’re still looking for players and have spots and cap space for players who could fit into our first 18.” The Eagles started their season on Saturday with a big 17.12 (114)-10.8 (68) loss to Avondale Heights. While the Eagles went scoreless in the opening quarter, Budgen was pleased with how the side responded and worked hard all day. “They had five players who had been AFL-listed,” he said. “It’s hard to control them for four quarters. “Patrick Rose [who kicked eight goals] is a really good player … we worked hard to try to shut him down. “The boys fought hard and ran out the game, winning the last quarter [seven goals to two]. “It was a real team effort. We could have dropped our bundle after being down five goals to none at quarter-time. “There are parts of our game we need to clean up. You’re never happy with a loss.” Many of the Eagles are new to premier division football. But Bugden said they didn’t look out of place and that it was a great challenge for them. He said Sammy Laffan, Dominic Micallef and Jamie Gorgievski were three of the younger players to impress. Stefan Terzievski was named the Eagles’ best. Aaron Kite kicked four goals for the Eagles, but could have had a few more if he had kicked straight. Bugden said Kite would switch between the forward and back line during the season. He said the Eagles’ clear priority was winning enough games to ensure they remain in the top division. “It took a long time to get back up here,” he said. “We’re not giving up – we believe we’re a team which belongs in premier division.” In other premier division matches, Keilor kicked off its premiership defence with a solid win against Essendon Doutta Stars, Aberfeldie defeated Greenvale, Pascoe Vale smashed West Coburg and Maribyrnong Park was too good for Strathmore. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 4, 2017

Laurimar’s Dale Piggott and Kilmore’s Marcus Davern go for it at a centre bounce. (Damian Visentini)

Laurimar steps up to seniors History was made on Saturday when Laurimar Football Club fielded its first ever senior side in Northern Football League division 3. After fielding junior sides for several years, Laurimar has this season added senior sides as a result of its growth. But it wasn’t the fairytale start the Power were after … Kilmore spoilt the party. The Blues kicked the first two goals and never gave up the lead in the 9.9 (63)–7.10 (52) battle. Peter Shepherd kicked three for the Power, with former Carlton forward Lance Whitnall held goalless. Scott Toull and Jacson Cecil were named Power’s best. In other matches, Epping started the season with a thrilling win against St Mary’s. The Pingers led by 34 points at three-quarter time, but only just held on to the win, 13.5 (83)–12.8 (80). Aaron Willitts kicked four goals for the Pingers. Alec Buchan was best on ground. Eight goals to none in the third quarter set up Mernda’s win against Heidelberg West. The Demons trailed by 14 points at half-time, but led by 22 points at the last change. The Demons ended up winning 16.6 (102)–11.15 (81), with Matthew Campbell kicking five. Banyule defeated Reservoir in its return to the NFL, while South Morang had the bye. West Preston Lakeside defeated Heidelberg in the only division 1 match, with all other division 1 and 2 teams under way this weekend. Aaron Kite takes a mark early in the second half of Craigieburn’s season opener. (Damian Visentini)

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Few bright spots as Calder Cannons cop a thrashing

Aidan Tilley takes a strong mark during the Cannons loss. (Damian Visentini)

Calder Cannons experienced a day to forget on Saturday when they were comprehensively beaten by Western Jets in the TAC Cup. From the outset the Jets were fierce at the ball and forcing turnovers. The Cannons struggled to get the ball in their front half and when they did, they kicked it straight to the opposition. With few inside 50s in the first quarter, the Cannons trailed 25-1 at the first break. They had a better second quarter, kicking five goals, but still trailed by 20 points at the main break. The Cannons kept with them in the second half, kicking three goals to the Jets four, but it wasn’t enough. Jets won 11.19 (85)-8.6 (54). There was no hiding the disappointment of Cannons coach Andrew Johnston. He knows that if the Jets had kicked straight, his side could have been beaten by 10 goals or more.

“The Western Jets deserve credit,” he said. “We knew they would come hard at us. “We’ve probably had it over them the last 10 years, but the last two to three years they’ve got us a couple of times. “When the opposition use the ball a bit better and put pressure on us and we turn the ball over, it’s hard to fight back.” Johnston said there were two clear areas the Cannons needed to improve on. “[Jets] work rate and willingness to help each other stood out,” he said. “Our guys have to learn from that and understand it’s not an individual game – it’s a team game. “The more you play together as a team and want to work hard for each other, the result will look after itself. You get what you deserve.” Johnston said that while there weren’t many positives for the Cannons to take out of

A real change of Pacers By Tara Murray The Whittlesea Pacers Big V senior teams are both displaying fresh looks this season. The men’s state championship team and the women’s division 1 side have undergone huge player turnovers since the previous season, when both struggled for wins. New Pacers coaching director Shannon Bodley said the club was very intent on rebuilding this year – all four Big V sides, senior and junior, have new coaches this season. Bodley said the women’s side was hoping to rebound after a tough season in the state championship division. In its first season in the top division, the team won one game and was relegated. “There’s been some changes this year with some players retiring and others have left,” Bodley said. “We’ve having some rebuilding with me as coaching director and a new women’s coach in Mark McCathrion. “Darcy Saunders, Jade Wise and Giulia Dinunzio have come back from last season. “Nicole Cameron has come back to the club, while Bec [Romeo] has come across [from Hume City Broncos], while our import, Jess Scannell, knows the league, having played in it the last two seasons.” Bodley said that this season there would be good depth in the women’s team. “Bec has come down to division 1 to get some good minutes. We spoke during the off season and that was her big thing. “Darcy Saunders has been around for a long time, but was injured last year. Hopefully, we’ll get to see her return to the all-star 5 form she showed at Warrnambool.” Bodley, who coached the women’s side to the division 1 championship in 2015, said all involved were aiming to head back up to the top division. “The first thing is to make finals,” he said. At the weekend, the Pacers had a 76-55 win over Latrobe City Energy. The result of the game against Camberwell Dragons was unavailable. The Whittlesea men’s side will be a mixture of youth and experience, with a completely different line-up to last season. “We’ve had four or five youth league players step up,” Bodley said. “And we’ve got five senior players from around the league that can mentor them. We’re still waiting on our second import and a kid from New Zealand to come out. They’ve been delayed.” Jonathan Maybank, who had to sit out last season due to visa issues, has already shown signs he will be a more than handy player at this level, having previously played in division 2. Bodley said Maybank’s work with the younger players had also stood out.

the game, the performances of Curtis Taylor and Jake Riccardi stood out. “Curtis Taylor was really good today – he’s certainly stepping up and doing some impressive stuff,” he said. “Jake Riccardi, when he’s forward where we want to play him … his work rate to help teammates and win the ball himself has been very impressive.” Mohammed Moustafa and Sam Graham kicked two goals each for the Cannons. Adding to the Cannons woes, Rhylee West was forced to sit out the second half with an injury. Johnston wasn’t sure of the exact nature of the injury or its severity, but West was clearly limping after the game. The Cannons, who are 0-2 after a first-round loss to Eastern Ranges, face Oakleigh Chargers this week. Tara Murray

Sports shorts FFV

Hume United had a strong 3-1 win against Geelong Rangers in FFV state league 2 north-west round two. After trailing 1-0 at half-time, Hume scored through Fatih Turer Tarcan Kefeli and Enes Gurkan to seal the win. Sporting Whittlesea got its first points of the season with a 1-1 draw against Diamond Valley United. In state league 3 north-west, Epping City, Whittlesea United and La Trobe University had wins, while Upfield lost to Sunbury United.

NPL

Whittlesea Ranges had a 3-0 win against Melbourne City in NPL 2 west. Naum Sekulovski scored the opener in the 18th minute, Mario Piraino doubled the lead in the 69th and Thomas Barforosh scored the sealer in the 81st. Meanwhile in NPL, Hume City made it two wins in a row with a 1-0 win against Port Melbourne Sharks. City skipper Nick Hegarty was the goal scorer.

NFLW

The Northern Football League’s women’s competition got under way on Saturday with division 2 sides West Preston-Lakeside and Whitehorse doing battle, the latter winning 8.10 (58)-5.2 (32). The rest of the teams will start their seasons on the weekend of April 22. In the opening round, La Trobe Uni will play Diamond Creek women’s in division 1. In division 2, La Trobe Uni 2 will pay Diamond Creek 2, South Morang will play Darebin 2 and Laurimar plays Montmorency.

Basketball

An undermanned Hume City Broncos have suffered a nine-point, 112-103 Big V state championship loss to Werribee Devils. Without Lee Jeka and Mike Rose, the Broncos had to find some different scoring options. Veteran Luke Egan stepped up and scored 40 points, but it wasn’t enough. The Broncos’ women remain undefeated after a 33-point win against Southern Peninsula Sharks. Viv Saad topscored with 21 points. Rebecca Romeo has joined Whittlesea from Hume City Broncos.

“They’ve been in grand finals for two years in a row and the whole idea was to get them ready for the next step,” he said. Bodley said that while he would love to see the side sneak into finals, the first aim was to

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win more games than last season, when they won just three matches. The men’s side won its first game of the season on Saturday night with a 102-101 overtime victory against Diamond Valley Eagles.

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