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A winter warmer Winter is coming to Pacific Epping. The Cooper Street shopping centre will be transformed into a winter wonderland next weekend as part of its annual community fair. The fun-filled event will feature a synthetic ice-skating rink, hearty cooking demonstrations and free cups of hot chocolate. Children will enjoy a life-sized snow globe filled with lifelike snow, while the centre will be decorated with giant snowflakes. A kids craft zone will be open throughout the weekend so kids can indulge their artistic sides while creating winter snow crowns. A beauty bar will offer pampering sessions including mini-manicure, glam eye applications and hair styling. Students from Northside Christian College and St Catherine’s and Plenty Parklands primary schools will take to the community stage across the two days, providing plenty of entertainment. Dance groups Dance Machine, Electric Dance Studio and Step In Time Studio of Dance will perform on the Sunday. There will also be scouting activities run by Epping North Scouts and a pop-up art gallery created by Whittlesea U3A. The community fair is on June 24-25. Details: www.pacificepping.com.au DANIEL ,6, MARCUS, 7, MIA, 6 AND ZOE, 8.

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Figures tell grave story By Laura Michell Family violence accounts for about 60 per cent of the work done by Whittlesea police, according to Inspector Paul Tysoe. Inspector Tysoe said dealing with family violence was the “highest priority” for local police, with reported incidents soaring. The Victorian Family Violence database, which was recently published by the Crime Statistics Agency, reveals that from July, 2011, to June, 2016, family violence incidents in the municipality soared by 84 per cent. In 2011-13, there were 1557 incidents reported to police, rising to 2867 in 2015-16.

In Hume, family violence incidents increased by 40 per cent, from 2196 in 2011-12 to 3096 in 2015-16. Both municipalities have among the highest rates of family violence in Victoria. Inspector Tysoe said the rise in reported incidents in Whittlesea was a result of a change in how police approached family violence. He said police had shifted their focus from targeting offenders to supporting and helping victims, with a support worker from Berry Street now forming part of Whittlesea’s family violence unit. The unit has doubled in size since 2011 and now includes two sergeants and 10 constables/

senior constables. There are plans to add a sergeant and three more constables to the unit soon. “We strongly believe that everybody has the right to feel safe in their own home,” Inspector Tysoe said. “I think the message is getting out there that people can come to us and we are more than happy to assist.” Inspector Tysoe said Whittlesea’s high family violence rate could be attributed to the high number of households experiencing financial stress, with cultural issues also a factor. He said police worked with an extensive network, including religious groups and community elders, to help victims.

The database, which features data from police, courts, Victorian Legal Aid and government departments, also reveals that breaches of court orders and assault-related offences were involved in the majority of family violence offences in Whittlesea and Hume. The database also details how often safety notices and intervention orders are sought. In Whittlesea, intervention orders were sought 417 times in 2015-16, while safety notices were issued on 440 occasions. During the same period, 520 intervention orders were sought in Hume and 560 safety notices were issued.

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Big plans for ‘new Epping’ By Laura Michell Two thousand new homes, a private hospital, an aged care facility and a childcare centre have been slated for development on the site of a former quarry and landfill in Epping. Developer Riverlee is planning a $1.2 billion mixed-use community for the 51-hectare site on Cooper Street, next to the Northern Hospital. Whittlesea council recently resolved to write to Planning Minister Richard Wynne requesting for an amendment to its planning scheme to allow the development to proceed.

The amendment will be subject to the outcome of an environmental audit of the site. The development has been dubbed “new Epping” by Riverlee, with development director David Lee saying the project would deliver a host of new and vital infrastructure to the area. The project will also include 80,000 square metres of commercial space and more than 11 hectares of greenspace and recreational zones. Mr Lee said “New Epping” would be home to Australia’s largest privately-funded health precinct, with more than seven hectares of land for a private hospital and healthcare options.

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“The population of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor is expected to almost double in the next 15 years to accommodate over 1.1 million people. With this growth comes the critical need for a host of new services and infrastructure,” he said. “Our aim will be to create more opportunities

for the residents of Epping and the northern corridor to be able to live, work and access vital health and other services from within their own local surrounds.” The project is expected to create 3100 jobs during construction and 3700 ongoing jobs if approved. “A site such as this one is not without its challenges so we will be undertaking a rigorous investigation process to effectively evaluate and manage the site’s unique requirements, working closely with the council every step of the way,” Mr Lee said.

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Smith’s winter appeal heats up Whittlesea families are being called on to lend a hand to some of the community’s most disadvantaged children by supporting The Smith Family’s winter appeal. The children’s charity is aiming to raise $4.1 million nationally by the end of June to put towards its programs to help children stay in school. Locally, The Smith Family offers support

through reading and mentoring programs in four primary and two secondary schools in Lalor and Thomastown. Learning for Life program co-ordinator Simone Norris said there was a huge demand for the charity’s programs in local schools. “All of our programs have the overarching aim of keeping kids in school and making sure disadvantage doesn’t make the kids we

are working with different in any way,” she said. “There is more demand for our programs than we can meet because our work is education-focused, so we work with the school to meet their needs.” To donate to the appeal, visit thesmithfamily. com.au/winter Laura Michell

A Bulla waste facility has been fined more than $7000 after stockpiles of waste caught fire earlier this year. The March 16 fire at Veolia Environmental Service’s site on Sunbury Road started in stockpiles of composted material. An Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) investigation following the blaze found that poor site practices had led to the fire. The company was fined $7773 for breaching its licence conditions, which require it to ensure waste did not burn. EPA metro manager Dan Hunt said the stockpiles at the site were too large and a lack of waste rotation had failed to reduce the temperature of the mulched materials to the level necessary to ensure the waste did not self-ignite. “Fire at a waste site can cause disruption to local communities, can impact on neighbouring properties and the local environment,” Mr Hunt said. “EPA expects that preventative actions are taken to avoid stockpile fire and that companies have processes in place to ensure compliance. “This can be achieved through a number of ways, such as management of stockpile levels and internal ventilation.” Mr Hunt said the EPA would continue to inspect the site to ensure the company was complying with its licence conditions. Laura Michell

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Hope for strength in numbers By Laura Michell Philanthropists and big business are being called on to fund projects supporting disadvantaged communities in Whittlesea. The Whittlesea Community Future Partnerships, which brings together more than 55 organisations including Whittlesea council, recently launched a prospectus outlining 14 community projects. The group launched the prospectus at a special event at Parliament late last month and

is seeking more than $3.3 million in funding. to get the projects off the ground. The prospectus is based on a similar initiative by the Australian Communities Foundation. It provides philanthropists, businesses and all tiers of government with information about projects in need of support. The 14 projects target early years intervention, family violence, young people’s mental health, youth disengagement, disability, refugee and asylum seekers and financial vulnerability. Among the projects seeking funding is a Children’s Protection Society program aimed

at supporting dads in their parenting; Kildonan UnitingCare’s Bringing Up Boys which tackles family violence; and a Brotherhood of St Laurence program to help asylum seekers find jobs. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the projects would address Whittlesea’s most pressing social challenges. “Councils and the government cannot fund every worthwhile project, we just don’t have the budget,” he said. “But through partnerships with community organisations, all levels of government,

businesses and philanthropists, we can all make a difference.” Cr Kirkham said he hoped the prospectus launch would act as a springboard for bringing different people, businesses and philanthropic foundations together. “It takes enormous energy, drive and determination to engineer the kind of outcomes that the 14 projects detailed in the prospectus hope to achieve,” he said. “The simple reality is that it requires money to provide our residents with the tools they need to improve their lives.”

On your rebuilt bikes Offenders on community correction orders have rolled up their sleeves to repair and upgrade 10 bikes to donate to Coolaroo South Primary School. As part of the justice department’s Fix the Cycle program, the offenders have been busy sprucing up bikes donated by police and the community. The work is carried out under the supervision of corrections staff. The bikes were handed over to the school late last month. Teacher Lorraine Carli said the bikes would help the school continue with its bike education program, replacing stolen bikes and others that are in need of repair. The department’s Stephen Cadman said the program, which has been running since 2012, was making a real difference to the communities it helps and in the lives of young offenders.

He said it allowed offenders to help the community while also learning new skills. “It offers skill development for the young people involved,” he said. “Some of the guys have gone on to get apprenticeships with mechanics.” Laura Michell

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A taste of Ramadan Hume residents of all faiths are invited to share a meal with the local Muslim community this Saturday. Islamic Community Milli Gorus Australia (ICMG) is hosting a street iftar at the Meadow Heights Mosque to help the community learn more about Ramadan and to celebrate Hume’s cultural diversity. The iftar, or breaking of the fast, takes place following maghrib (sunset) prayers each evening during the sacred Islamic month. ICMG spokesman Muhammed Ali Altiparmak said the group was encouraging people of all faiths and backgrounds to experience the moment of breaking fast. He said that during Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims

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A $29 million upgrade to Broadmeadows’ Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation Centre has been given the green light despite significant opposition. The federal Parliamentary Standing Committee for Public Works has given its support to upgrade the Camp Road centre to a high-risk facility. Mayor Drew Jessop said the council was disappointed by the decision, believing the site could be put to better use.

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By Laura Michell The car park at Upfield Station is being upgraded with 100 new commuter parking spaces. Construction is commencing on Wednesday 14 June and information about your temporary car park will be available at the station or on VicTrack’s website.

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A Whittlesea councillor has accused some of his colleagues of putting “sectional interests” ahead of those of the majority of the community during a drawn-out discussion about the council’s 2017-18 budget. Councillors dedicated several hours over two meetings to the final version of the budget. Nine amendments to the budget were put forward by councillors Sam Alessi, Lawrie Cox, Emilia Lisa Sterjova and Kris Pavlidis. But only one – the inclusion of $20,000 to fund a social and affordable housing feasibility study – was passed by the council. The other eight failed to gain the support of enough councillors, with mayor Ricky Kirkham using his casting vote to defeat many of the amendments. A motion by Cr Mary Lalios to fund projects valued at $795,000, including $220,000 for indented car parking at Josef Street in Bundoora, from the increased financial assistance grants the council would receive from the federal government, was eventually passed by councillors, despite councillors Cox, Alessi, Pavlidis and Stevan Kozmevski voting against the budget. Cr Sterjova abstained from voting while Cr John Butler was absent from the meetings. In opposing the budget, Cr Alessi criticised some of his colleagues for voting against amendments, including his proposals to reduce the green waste service fee by $10 and include $100,000 for improved storage at the Spring Street Hall, without debate.

He accused the councillors of looking after their sectional interests. “This is not the way decisions are made. It brings the morale of this council down,” he said. “The problem that has occurred with this budget is that at both the draft budget stage and now, there are items that have been out there without further investigation.” Cr Cox said he could not support the budget because it was not “in the interest of the community”. But Cr Lalios hit back at the accusations, saying they “could not be further from the truth”. Cr Kirkham said it was disappointing that so many of the great projects in the budget had not been mentioned, highlighting the decision to increase the discount on the differential farm rate from 15 per cent to 40 per cent to ease the rates burden on farm landowners.

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MY PLACE Sonam Sabharwal is passionate about teaching children how to swim. Her dedication was recently recognised by AUSTSWIM. She speaks with Laura Michell.

Uni Hill Town Centre turns 10 Uni Hill Town Centre will celebrate the milestone of 10 years in business this Saturday, June 17, from 11am to 3pm with a family fun day, and everyone’s invited to join in the festivities.

“It set a benchmark for other developments in Melbourne,” he says. “We have strong growth in visitation, people vote with their feet with improvements year-on-year.”

Kids will love the free activities, including face-painting, an animal petting zoo, balloon modelling and colouring-in stations.

“Due to the strong performance of Uni Hill Town Centre, we are undergoing a significant extension to our retail precinct, with the addition of some 15 new retailers, two levels of office and increased parking. Works are planned to be completed in early 2018.”

Live music will create a great atmosphere, and from noon until 2pm enjoy food tasting from local stores such as Top Bakery, Station Meats, K-bab HQ and Mermaid Seafood (see www. unihilltowncentre.com.au for more details). Uni Hill Town Centre opened its doors 10 years ago and continues to enjoy growth in sales and customer traffic year on year. Cohesive Property Director Alan Banton says the success of the centre is due to its retailers. “Many retailers, including Westpac, Degani, Station Meats, Priceline, Cold Rock, Australia Post and many more, opened their doors 10 years ago and continue with us today,” he says. Alan also believes the ‘main street’ style of the town centre continues to be one of its strengths.

Alan says the owner and managers of the complex are proud of how the centre has been accepted as integral to the community and are excited to share the celebrations with locals. “We wanted to celebrate with the community as a way to thank the neighbourhood for supporting us,” he says. “We’d love people to come down, have some fun and enjoy the community atmosphere.” Uni Hill Town Centre, 5 Janefield Drive, Bundoora. For more information visit www.unihilltowncentre.com.au

The Metro Tunnel will free up Melbourne’s biggest bottleneck We’re building the Metro Tunnel to eliminate congestion in the City Loop, by running three of our busiest train lines through a new tunnel. It’s a huge project and there will be road and public transport disruptions, but it will untangle the network and create more space for more trains across Melbourne. > > > >

More train services at peak times to and from the outer suburbs Around 5,000 new jobs created Direct rail connections to universities, hospitals and recreation areas Five new underground stations – two directly connected to the City Loop

Construction is underway in the city, Arden and Parkville. Works are also occurring on St Kilda Road, between Domain Road and Toorak Road West, until Tuesday 11 July. See if you’re affected at metrotunnel.vic.gov.au

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What is your connection to South Morang? I have lived in South Morang for over four years. I am also the owner and manager of the Jump! swim school in South Morang, which opened nine months ago. What do you like about the area? The residents of South Morang are diverse and come from different backgrounds. My family and I love visiting the local parks for long walks and the greenery. How long have you been involved in aquatic education? I have been in the aquatic industry over a year. I changed careers after a long career in retail, including leadership roles with MAC Cosmetics as a make-up artist.

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Bilingual story time

Celebrate Refugee Week with bilingual story times at The Age Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. The library will hold a Turkish story time on Monday, June 19, from 11am-noon; an Arabic session on Wednesday, June 21, from 11am-noon; and Assyrian story time on Thursday, June 22, 1-2pm. ■ 9356 6900

Colouring and craft

Are you looking for a new way to relax? Join Lalor library adult colouring, craft and conversation session on Friday, June 30, 1-3pm. It’s at 2A May Road. ■ 9465 2353

Children can help design and decorate the new kids garden at Whittlesea library on Tuesday, June 27, as part of the kids garden club. At 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, from 4-5pm. ■ 9716 3028

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Hindsight exhibition

If given the chance, what would you say to your younger self? Share the wisdom of our senior community members through Thomastown library’s Hindsight exhibition featuring portrait photography, words of wisdom, video and a community reflection space. At 52 Main Street throughout June. ■ 9494 1864

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Celebrate the La Festa di San Antonio with a special mass, blessing of the bread and prayers at St Damian’s Church, 1 Settlement Road, Bundoora, on Sunday, June 18, 1.30-5.30pm. ■ 9467 4131

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Finding a lost dog

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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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So you’ve found a lost dog - what now? If it is friendly, check the tag and ring Youroutpet’s passport the person or organisation to get home safely listed. If the tag is that of a rescue group, send a photo of the dog from your mobile as well so they can more easily identify the dog. If no luck or you don’t want to approach the dog, you can ring your council local laws department, take it to a local vet to be scanned (but be aware they may not release it back to you), you) or to the nearest shelter. Make sure you get the dog’s reference number. If you wish, you can put your name on the dog as a potential adopter.

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School’s out With St Monica’s College Luca Finanzio, Director, Northern Football Academy

About Luca Luca Finanzio has had a lifelong love of sport, particularly soccer, and has enjoyed the world game as a player and coach. Luca also has a passion for teaching and guiding young teens. As director of the Northern Football Academy at St Monica’s College, he is able to devote his time to the game he loves and his students. What’s your favourite memory from school? Relationships. Whether it was spending time with friends, working with teachers or representing the school in sport, the interaction with others in that community helped shape the person I am today. How did you get into teaching? I was a youth leader on retreats when I was completing my undergraduate studies and enjoyed working with teenagers. Before that, my mother worked as a library technician for 30 years at a local secondary school. I would spend time there on days when my own school had curriculum days etc., and saw not only her relationship with students but also the impact teachers had on helping guide young minds. Your inspiration to become a teacher? My year 12 English literature teacher, Mrs Dalling, and my year 12 history teacher, Mr Smith, were very inspiring. Their passion for the content they taught and their genuine concern for the welfare of their students, as well as their drive to enable students to achieve, is something I have not forgotten. There is nothing more satisfying than to see young people achieve. What does your role at St Monica’s College involve? I have been given the responsibility of running the Northern Football Academy. Within it, I organise unique learning experiences, as well as teaching English, VET and a variety of football-oriented subjects to the academy members. How did you become the Director of the Northern Football Academy Program? Our college is always looking for dynamic ways of delivering education and it is one of the things that I love about working here. When our principal, Brian Hanley, approached me about this initiative, I jumped at the opportunity. What does the program involve?

Have you always been into sport? I started playing football (soccer) at the age of nine and continue now, at my age, in a social capacity. Throughout school, I captained the football team and also represented the college in hockey and volleyball. After my first serious knee injury at 23, I 16 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 13, 2017

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took up coaching my team’s reserve squad during my rehabilitation and fell in love with the management side of coaching. I have been coaching since, whether at St Monica’s College as part of the Football Excellence program or with senior football squads. What makes you proudest as a teacher?

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The Northern Football Academy is a football-intensive learning experience for year 10 students, blending pursuits in the world of football with St Monica’s expansive curriculum. It affords the students in the academy the opportunity to continue their studies with a football focus, where practical and theoretical contexts are pursued. The Northern Football Academy is part of the year 10 curriculum. It combines the academic pursuits of our students with an intensive focus on the world game (soccer).

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THE EX-FILES … ST MONICA’S COLLEGE

Kurt Cauchi

Mark Virgona

Nadia Insolia

Sam Beninato

CV: Legal assistant

CV: Security technician/reality TV star

CV: Artist

CV: Professional footballer

Kurt Cauchi always loved the law and politics. Since leaving St Monica’s College, he has studied law at Victoria University. Kurt also works as an assistant for Paul O’Dwyer, SC, having started in the role during year 12 work experience. In his work, Kurt has assisted on many cases and appeared in the Supreme Court and County Court. Some of his work has included representing child sex abuse survivors at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. Kurt is also member of the Labor Party, and stood (unsuccessfully) at the last Whittlesea Council election. His time at St Monica’s led to close friendships with classmates, who keep in regular contact.

St Monica’s College alumni Mark Virgona has a familiar face. That’s because he was a cook on this year’s My Kitchen Rules with friend and fellow cook Chris Jongebloed. Before he was a TV chef, Mark had his own business, MRV Security, after studying an advanced diploma in electronic engineering at RMIT. He is also looking to become an ambassador for beyondblue, with Chris, after his battle with depression. Mark says his passion for cooking helped him through tough times. Mark works in security and is studying and fulfilling commitments to MKR. He has two sons, Luke and Fabian, who he jokes he has made into Hawthorn supporters.

Nadia Insolia studied art, interior decoration and design after leaving St Monica’s College. Though she loved art, she didn’t find her tertiary studies as challenging or satisfying as she first thought, leading her to choose a different career path. She worked in administration and became a risk manager in loss prevention in two Australian states. She continued to paint, setting up a business to sell her works in 2015. Her art is sold through boutique retailers on Chapel Street and she is working on commissioned pieces, as well as working full time. She says St Monica’s played a massive part in teaching her art and business skills, and helping her achieve her goals. She hopes to be a full-time artist soon.

Sam has played professional soccer since graduating from St Monica’s College. He was accepted to study a bachelor of commerce at Australian Catholic University but fate intervened. Sam, who had been playing for Hume City in the National Premier Leagues Victoria, was offered a chance to play in Spain in the off-season. In 2016, he was successful in a team trial for Spanish Tercera Division club FC Pinatar Arena. T Unfortunately, passport and visa issues prevented him playing. After he got an Italian passport, Sam spent the remainder of the 2016-17 season with AC Saluzzo in Turin. He is back in Australia, looking to play in the NPL during the European off season.

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St Monica’s College, Epping LEARNING IS DELIVERED AT ITS BEST THROUGH COEDUCATION!

There are many reasons why: • Being together throughout the day, feelings of comradeship and friendships develop in a natural way between girls and boys • Breaks down sexist attitudes in both genders • Boys and girls learn in a natural classroom environment, not sheltered away from each other • In a classroom setting, both female and male perspectives are explored • Coeducation reflects 100% the diversity of society. Coeducation, in other words, IS the real world • Humans live in a coeducational world and consequently enjoying the coeducation experience in school years should form a holistic person, confident and wise Enrolments for Year 7, 2019 close on Friday 25 August, 2017. For further information about enrolment please contact the College Registrar on 9409 8444. 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076 Phone: 8800 • Fax: 9408 7531 Phone: 94099409 8800 • Fax: 9408 7531 admin@stmonicas-epping.com Email:Email: admin@stmonicas-epping.com Web: www.stmonicas-epping.com Web: www.stmonicas-epping.com 17 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 13, 2017

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ick-A-Part is based on a wrecking yard, but those handy with tools can come and find the parts they need, removing them from scrapped cars themselves. When it launched, kids sang the jingle and mums and dads were attracted to the savings and hands-on appeal. Business boomed. That was in 1986 – 31 years ago. Pick-A-Part general manager Sue Taylor says the proud family business began after a trip to the USA, where Peter O’Callaghan saw the business model and instantly knew he wanted to bring it to Australia. “He was a real driving force behind the business,” she says. Peter purchased the existing Kilsyth wrecking yard – then owned by the RACV – and set about creating the personality and brand of the business and offering it to Melburnians for the first time. The family enjoyed great success at the original location, opening a second Pick-A-Part in Campbellfield, on the Hume Highway, in 2000. “One of the reasons we chose the Hume Highway location was so Pick-A-Part is accessible to families across all of Melbourne, not just those in the eastern suburbs,” Sue says. Creating a cost-effective option for

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Youth policy pays dividends (Marci De Luca)

Last year, when Nick McIntryre, well-known coach at Whittlesea Bowls Club, established Whittlesea Wizards – a junior lawn bowls academy – it was part of a drive to put the club at the top of the tree.

e says introducing lawn bowls to a younger set is a strong focus at this already successful club. “We ran four sessions during four weeks in 2016, involving 18 kids, and we expect the number to rise this year,” Nick says. “Whittlesea lad Kyle Williams, then 14, after becoming a junior member through the Wizards academy, won a scholarship which provides him with funds towards his schooling and bowls. “Anyone under 25 can apply to the academy. Kyle also got a free one-year junior membership, plus a free uniform.” Senior club members also enjoyed success this year in two Bendigo events. “Graham Malcolm, Andrew Ross, Neil Owens and Terry Newton took out the prestigious Country Week Fours, while Carla Krizanic (nee Odgers), who is in the Australian team, combined with me to win the Victorian Mixed Pairs Championship. We were all chuffed.” The club also has an outstanding name for the food coming out of the bistro’s new kitchen. Club manager Bernie Walker says the always-evolving menu keeps 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 chips, big juicy steaks, risottos and pastas,” Bernie

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says. “But we also have a really good selection of more modern dishes. And we now serve a great breakfast between 8am and 11am on Saturdays and Sundays.” Mondays bring on burgers – wagyu beef, southern-style chicken and lamb; Tuesdays are kids eat free days, with one free kid’s meal with every main meal; and Wednesdays are all about parma and pot,

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and chicken or beef schnitzels. A seniors’ two-course lunch and dinner menu is available daily. Starter dishes include the yum cha – prawn gyozas and duck spring rolls, served with soy and hoisin. Chef’s main course specials run the gamut from twice-cooked pork belly with plum sauce, to a pizza topped with marinated lamb backstrap.

And sticky date pudding is perennially popular. Plans for new functions rooms, as part of a $4.5 million development, are currently with council. Whittlesea Bowls Club, 101 Church Street, Whittlesea. Inquiries: 9716 1966 or whittleseabowls.com.au

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Our daily lunch specials are changing all the time Available 12 til 4 every day and ranging in price from $10 to $13.50 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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Fabulous flavours - just for starters As Tripodi Wholesalers continues to celebrate this year’s 10th birthday, the vast range of products just seems to grow – and customers are loving it.

he store has shelves packed with a host of goodies, the European grocery range including pastas, sauces, antipasto, tuna, oils, cheeses, cold meats, baccala (salted cod), biscuits, gluten-free products, through to party needs, kitchenware, cleaning and personal products. The cheeses and smallgoods available are ideal for creating perfect party platters, and there is a range of European and Mediterranean products available. Michelle, the daughter of Tripodi’s owner Carmelo Tripodi, says the vast, low-priced range doesn’t just impress in-store customers. “We arrange bulk deliveries to other businesses – retail and restaurant – and organise and maintain a regular supply of products to assist them in their ordering,” she says. “We pride ourselves on giving great service to customers – it’s been part of the reason for the success we’ve enjoyed in the past decade.” Tripodi’s selection of coffeee and nuts, freshly roasted on-site, is great for parties – or any time. The delicious line-up includes almond, cashew, brazil, hazelnut, macadamia and pecan – the huge variety offered in natural/ raw, salted and unsalted options. The variety of dried fruit is also

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impressive – and perfect for adding to a platter or for use in cooking. Popular items include apricot, papaya, dates, pineapple and pear – sold individually or mixed. There are also dried beans including lentils, chickpeas and borlotti beans – the list goes on! Kids (and bigger people) like the

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Pipers calls the tune for trends Part of Melbourne’s bathroom and kitchen glass products and design scene for the past 40 years, Pipers International continues as an industry trendsetter, while maintaining impressively affordable pricing.

wned and directed by a talented whole-family outfit that includes father Nick Boutros, mother Kathy and four daughters, Pipers imports and custom-manufactures beautiful products to put the zing in any bathroom or kitchen. Daughter Elfreda says their products compare favorably with any they’ve seen during regular trips to Germany, Italy and China. “We find that our designs are as on point as most found in Europe – we’re actually quite ahead of trend here in Australia,” says Elfreda. “Architects, developers and mum-and-dad renovators are attracted to our range for its quality, attention to detail in high-spec manufacturing and the exemplary standard of customer service they receive. And, of course, our prices.” Along with stylish tapware, Pipers has frameless, semi-frameless and walk-in shower screens. Custom or pre-made, these have slimline frames with high functionality, and suit today’s minimalist look. There are also vanity units, shower bases and gorgeous freestanding baths in square and round designs, and crisp white toilet suites with soft-closing seats. “The new Soho Matte Black range is proving very popular, with tapware designed to put the luxe in bathrooms and kitchens

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SPORT Hume United’s promotion campaign gets winning lift Hume United has scored a vital win in the race for promotion in FFV state league 2 north-west. Third-placed United took on fourth-placed Corio with only a point separating them. United scored twice in the first half before sealing the result in the second half with a third goal for 3-0 victory. Michael Disasi continued his good form, scoring two goals for a second straight match. Captain Enes Gurkan scored the other goal. United remains in third position, only one point behind ladder leaders Hoppers Crossing and goal difference behind second-placed Altona City. Sporting Whittlesea made it two wins in a row with a tight result in a high scoring match

against Westvale. Sporting’s 4-3 win moves it into sixth spot. In state league 3 north-west, it was a good weekend for the northern teams. Second-placed Whittlesea United had a big 4-0 win against bottom-placed Melbourne City. Nejdet Sahin, Graham Bell, Jordan Borg and Aydin Yaman were the goal scorers. The Whittlesea win keeps the pressure on Brimbank Stallions, who are two points clear at the top of the ladder. Epping City had a 1-0 win against Heidelberg Stars. Upfield caused the upset of the round, with a 2-0 win against third-placed Williamstown. Jonatan Fernandez scored both goals. La Trobe University, which was due to play

on Monday night against Fawkner, could move to third on the ladder. In state league 4, Lalor United maintained its five-point lead at the top of the ladder by beating Marcellin Old Collegians 4-1. Robert Najdovski, Kingsley Njoku, Pece Siveski and Tony Sterjovski were the goal scorers. Second-placed Boroondara-Carey Eagles had a 2-1 win against RMIT. The best scoring team in the competition, Mill Park, had 3-1 win against Brunswick Zebras. Stephane Leblond scored twice in the win, with the third score coming from an own goal. Mill Park, which sits third, has scored 17 more goals than any other team.

Greenvale United lost to Watsonia Heights. In state league 5 north, Craigieburn City was again on the attack with another high scoring-win. City led 5-2 at the break before Jordan Connerton scored his fourth goal after half-time to help City win 6-3. Connerton, who has played professionally in England, has scored 19 goals from six games. City, which has only lost one game, is five points clear on top of the ladder. City is scoring an average of more than six goals a game and has scored 19 more than any other team in state league 5 north. Plenty Valley and Campbellfield Lions also enjoyed big wins. Tara Murray

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Northern Thunder slipped from the top four of the Victorian Rugby League division 1 after a big loss against Sunbury Tigers. It was a battle between third and fourth, but the Thunder were no match, losing 56-24. The Thunder now sit fifth, a goal difference behind fourth-placed Doverton Steelers. The Thunders’ reserves side had a 48-10 win against Truganina Rabbitohs. They currently sit fourth on the ladder.

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Jacana blows top shot By Tara Murray Jacana has let slip the perfect opportunity to move to the top of the Essendon District Football League division 2 ladder. Come off two really good wins, including knocking off the previously unbeaten Coburg Districts, the Jaguars went in confident against East Sunbury. When the Jaguars kicked the first two goals of the game, including one to star forward Cameron Cloke, it looked as if that confidence was well justified. But the Thunder players quickly got into the game, looking like they wanted the ball more and dominating the second quarter to take a 26-point lead into half-time. The margin got out to 47 points midway through the third quarter, before the Jaguars rallied by kicking the last three goals of the third quarter to reduce the margin to 28 points. At that point, there were a few nervous Thunder supporters around the ground. Not for the first time this season, the Jaguars 26 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 13, 2017

controlled the last quarter early on and had a shot on goal to reduce the margin to less than three goals. The shot missed and the Thunder responded by running away with the game for a 23.9 (147)-16.8 (104) win. Jaguars coach Robert Fletcher was full of praise for the young Thunder side. “We were terrible today,” he said. “They’re the best football side we’ve played and their foot skills and movement of the ball were fantastic. “You could see, from their warm-up to the end of the game, that they had come to play.” Fletcher, like many, thought his players would respond in the second half. They did, but not for long enough. “We’ve won every last quarter, so we thought we were a chance to come back and get it,” he said. “We had a few injuries, but no excuses. They were fantastic. We had no forward pressure. We’ll punish them at training and improve.” Cloke was the standout for the Jaguars,

kicking nine goals. Zachary Racovolis, Aaron Austin and Chris Davies provided what little support he got. Fletcher said they had been missing about nine players from their best line-up and that five players would probably come back next week. But he said that was no excuse for their performance. “I think the scoreboard flattered us a bit,” he said. “Even with those players in the side, I think we would have struggled to beat them.” He said the most disappointing thing was the loss had put them back in the pack on the ladder. “We needed to go hunting as we were going for top spot,” he said. “That was the disappointing thing – we win, we get top spot. “We’re still in second spot but back with the bunch of Northern Saints and Moonee Valley. We have Northern Saints next week, so it’s a massive game.” It was a bad day for the Jaguars, with their reserves losing their first match of the season.

Hume City had to settle for a draw in the National Premier League on Friday. Hoping to return to the winners list, City opened the scoring against Bentleigh Greens in the 70th minute through Liam Boland. Marco Jankovic scored the equaliser in the 87th minute. City sits sixth.

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Whittlesea Ranges’ slump has continued with a third straight loss in National Premier League 2. Facing Brunswick City, which had only one win in their past five matches, the Ranges would have fancied their chances. It was City though that came out on top winning, 2-1.

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Hume City Broncos’ Lee Jeka did what he does best in Metro’s win in the Big V origin men’s game on Saturday night. Jeka hit 17 points which included five three pointers in Metro’s 135-115 win against the country side. The metro team, which included Whittlesea Pacers’ Rebecca Romeo, also won the women’s game to take home the bragging rights. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly

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Cannon builds strength By Tara Murray Sunbury’s Dylan Landt spent plenty of time in the gym over the summer with Calder Cannons teammate Jack Bytel. Landt, who was heading into his top age year with the Cannons, was keen to take his game to the next level. “I spoke with Johno [Cannons coach Andrew Johnston] about what I needed to do and one of the biggest things was working on winning the contested ball,” he said last week. “I did a lot work to get stronger to give myself more confidence to go in and get the ball. “I was doing three gym sessions a week to build up my upper body strength. I was training with Jack, he helped a lot with the work over summer.” Landt, along with Bytel, were both named in the initial squads for Vic Metro’s under-18 team to compete at National Championships. Despite two stints on the sidelines for Landt through injury, the two mates were named in the final squad for the championships which started on Saturday. “Jack and I are good mates so I’m rapt to see him get through as well,” Landt said. “I feel honoured and privileged to be part of the group. It’s reward for all my hard work, but there’s still a lot of hard work still to do.” Having fractured his radius in the preseason followed by a broken metacarpal, the diehard Collingwood supporter at one stage thought his chances of being selected were over. “It was a bit of a setback with the injuries,” he said. “The one positive was they were both hand injuries. I could still run and keep my fitness. “I doubted myself but I came back at the right time for the last trial match and played my role well doing the things the coaches wanted. “I’m fully confident in my body now.” Now in the final squad, the half back whose biggest asset is speed, knows there’s no guarantees of getting a game. “I’m hoping to try and play as many games as possible. I’d love to play them all.” Landt, who models his game on Greater Western Sydney young gun Josh Kelly, was always going to play football. He started playing at Sunbury Lions, before moving across to Rupertswood. Last season he returned to the Lions. “My family is footy mad and I love it,” he said. “All my brothers played. “My brother [Jack] was playing at Sunbury and I was trying to play with him which is why I went back. “It didn’t work out that way, but I still have plenty of mates there and Sunbury has been really good for me.” Despite what may come later in the year, Landt firmly has his sights on the next few weeks. “I haven’t thought about AFL at this stage,” he said. “There’s a lot of work to go before we even get to the draft. I’ll start thinking about it later in the year. “I’m more worried about playing good footy and hopefully getting some games with Metro.”

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Broncos still in the mix: coach Hume City Broncos haven’t given up hope of playing finals, despite sitting behind the eight ball in Big V men’s state championship division. The Broncos sat eighth heading into the Queen’s Birthday weekend bye, two games behind sixth placed Casey Cavaliers. Making the Broncos challenge even harder is they’ve played more games than the other teams around them. Broncos’ coach Kelvin Bowers said finals was still a clear aim for the side. “I will never quit and we still have a shot of making the top six and it’s still our aim,” he said. “Life is full of challenges ... I have no doubt in my mind if we play well we can still make the top six. “We need to make a few adjustments.” Bowers said the side - which in recent weeks has been involved in some very one-sided scorelines - hadn’t gelled how he would have liked. He said it had been a rollercoaster few weeks. “I’m a person who is accountable and takes responsibility,” he said. “The inability to get the team to gel and understand their strengths is put on my shoulders. “Something that is our strength has also been our weakness as well - the three ball. “Our best shooters are sometimes shooting 0-6 and 0-7. Penetration to the basket has been more effective, so we have to get that balance right. “It’s a joy to watch when they [Mike Rose and Lee Jeka] are both incorporating going to the basket and shooting the three ball.” Injuries haven’t helped the Broncos cause, not that Bowers is using it as an excuse. The Broncos starters have all played big minutes with several of the back-ups struggling with injuries. Patrick Forbes, who played just three matches, has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury, while Bastian Allen has only played four matches. Adding to the side’s woes, star centre Trevor Clayton has missed the last four games. “Trevor was just starting to get his flow and averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds per game. He’s still out for another two weeks so the bye has come at a fantastic time. “Shaun Prasad started to play better and Phill Renteria is standing up. They both need to get better though as does the rest of the team.” The side’s next match is against Knox Raiders on Saturday.

Dylan Landt spent a lot time over the summer working on his game. (Dylan Landt)

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Demons’ depth tested as season reaches crucial stage A three week break between games is a double edged sword for Mernda. The Northern Football League division 3 side played its last game on May 27. With a bye and competition-wide bye on the weekend, the Demons next match is June 17. Demons’ coach Steve Power said the break had come at a good time with injuries, but at the same time it was difficult. “With our injury list it is good, but most of those guys are long term injuries,” he said last week. “We’ve been mixing training up a bit. We went to the pool the other night and we’ll look at having an intra club match. “We’ve got to keep them coming to training.”

After winning their first two matches of the year, the Demons have lost their last five and sit seventh on the ladder. Power said it had been a tough start to his first season in charge at the Demons. “We don’t want to use injuries as an excuse, but our depth has been tested this year. “We don’t have under-19s, so we’ve been trying to promote players who have been playing well in the two’s. “There’s been a couple of games against sides like South Morang where we’ve been in games but we haven’t been able to sustain good football for four quarters.” Power said they had at least eight players out with long term injuries. They include ruckman

Joel Carter who hasn’t played since March. Adding to Power’s selection worries, Les Adams and Matthew Golledge are both suspended. Adams, a best and fairest winner at the club, was suspended for 10 weeks, while Golledge is banned for seven weeks. Power said while they still remain in finals contention, sitting two games outside the top four, it wasn’t something they were concerned with at this stage. “We’re trying to keep positive,” he said. “We’re concentrating on getting our next win and enjoying our football. I don’t think we have the luxury of looking ahead to playing finals.

“It’s been seven weeks since we’ve had a win. “We’ll try and knock off some of the sides above us on the ladder in the run home.” The Demons next challenge is against Heidelberg West, which sits fourth on the ladder. The two sides played each other in round one, with the Demons getting the job done that day. Power said they would have a fight on their hands to get a second win against them. In other division 3 action this week, Epping will be hoping to end its losing streak against Banyule, Laurimar plays Reservoir and St Mary’s faces South Morang. Tara Murray 27 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 13, 2017

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