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Looking a lot like Christmas Christmas is coming to Craigieburn twice this year, with the library set to be transformed into a festive wonderland for Christmas in July. Library staff will be on hand to help children of all ages experience a wintry Christmas. The library will be filled with the sounds of Christmas, with staff to lead the children in singing carols. There will also be Christmas stories and craft activities. It’s on Thursday, July 6, from 6.30-7.30pm and bookings are essential. Details: www. humelibraries.vic.gov.au Laura Michell

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Car theft drives crime rise By Laura Michell Motor vehicle thefts and assaults have hit a five-year high in Whittlesea. New data from the Crime Statistics Agency reveals a 79 per cent jump in car thefts over the past five years. In the 12 months to March, 1197 offences were recorded, up from 668 offences in the 12 months to March 2013. The spike in car thefts contributed to a significant increase in overall thefts, which rose from 4811 offences in 2013 to 6960 in March. In the past 12 months alone, there was a 43 per cent increase in motor vehicle thefts.

Inspector Paul Tysoe said the increase in thefts was driven by “major rises” in theft of and from motor vehicles, however he believes police are starting to see a reduction in these type of crimes. “This high-volume crime is not limited to Whittlesea but is another area where the community can assist. These thefts are often opportunistic in nature, so we ask the community to always keep your homes and vehicles locked with valuables out of sight,” he said, Assaults increased from 1067 offences in 2013 to 1314 in the year to March – an increase of 23 per cent.

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Inspector Tysoe said police were particularly concerned by the recent increase in assaults. In the 12 months to March, there were 519 serious assaults, up from 471 in March 2016. Common assaults rose from 548 offences in March 2016 to 733 in March this year. “We know many assaults are driven by family violence matters and it is encouraging to see people are increasingly willing to report these matters,” Inspector Tysoe said. “Alcohol is another driver of assaults and an area in which we need the public to be mindful. “We have also been capturing a greater number of assault type offences relating to drivers evading police and endangering the

public, which we did not previously capture to the same level.” In Hume, assault-related offences fell for the first time since 2014. Thefts were up 16 per cent, with motor vehicle thefts hitting a five-year high. Overall crime rose 2.7 per cent in the 12 months to March, with 22,299 offences recorded by police. The municipality also recorded a surge in dangerous driving and drug offences. Inspector Anthony Brown said the increase in drug offences was the result of “increased commitment in that area”. “We are constantly reviewing the ways we investigate crimes,” he said.

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Epping school in the fast lane By Laura Michell Work on a new school at Epping North, which will allow students to attend high school close to home, has been fast-tracked. Construction of the Edgars Creek Secondary College began last week. The $12 million school on the corner of Steen Avenue and Edgars Road will feature state-of-the-art science, technology and maths buildings with science labs, flexible break-out areas and digital technology learning spaces.

It will accommodate 1800 students. The school is being built in a community precinct next to a primary school, community centre and reserve. Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said the demand for a secondary school in Epping North was so great the government had decided to fast-track the construction of the school. She said the school would open in two stages, from term one next year. The inaugural year seven students will be taught at Mernda Central P-12 College for

terms one and two, before moving to their new school for the rest of the year. “Enrolment pressures in the local area are growing day by day. We are delivering on our election promise and building a first-rate school that the entire community can be proud of, and it is all happening ahead of schedule,” Ms Halfpenny said. The school will have a full-sized AFL grade oval with lights, coaches boxes and a cricket pitch, which will be funded by the government’s $50 million Shared Facilities Fund.

Suburban Development Minister and Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio said the $4.7 million oval would be used by the school and local clubs, benefiting the entire community. The fund has also provided $250,000 for new lights and shelter at Laurimar Primary School’s netball courts, which will be used by the Laurimar Power Netball Club. The Doreen club has 300 members and expects its membership to grow significantly in the coming years as the suburb’s population booms.

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Marymede teacher makes the grade Marymede Catholic College teacher Anthony Amerena is popular with the students at the school. The grade 6 teacher has been nominated more than 80 times for the A Day Made Better award by the students in his class, as well as other students at the school, their parents and his colleagues. The award recognises and rewards 10 exceptional primary and secondary school teachers and the winners receive prizes valued at $6000 for their school.

Mr Amerena was initially nominated by one of his students, Tayla. He said he first found out about the awards when he received an email advising of Tayla’s nomination. “It was a nice surprise. It means a lot, especially when it comes from a student,” he said. Mr Amerena, who has been teaching at Marymede Catholic College for two years, said he was passionate about helping children. “I enjoy seeing how far they have come, not

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just in the academic side, but as people,” he said. “I want kids to enjoy school.” Mr Amerena said he was inspired by his own primary and secondary school teachers. “When I was at school, I was always surrounded by supportive and enthusiastic teachers. I did struggle academically in primary and secondary school but I always had support,” he said. The winners will be chosen later this month

A rubbish removal business has been fined $15,000 for illegally accepting industrial waste at its Campbellfield site. Speedie Waste pleaded guilty at the Broadmeadows Magistrates Court earlier this month to one charge of breaching a clean up notice issued by the Environment Protection Authority. The company was ordered to publicise the details of their offence and to contribute $20,000 towards an environmental project. The EPA said the company came to its attention following complaints in March 2014 that stockpiles of material were being stored at the Haley Crescent site. The complaints raised concerns about the potential for the waste to contaminate adjoining wetlands. Inspectors visited the site in April 2014 and found two large piles of industrial waste, such as timbers, bricks and concrete. The company was issued with a clean-up notice, requiring the waste to be removed by August 29, 2014. The EPA said inspections throughout the year found the waste had not been removed and that the stockpile had grown. EPA metro manager Dan Hunt said it was disappointing. “The fact that the company ignored the notice and continued to accept industrial waste to a point where it had more than doubled in size shows a complete disregard for the environment and the impacts upon the local community,” he said. “If a site is not managed properly and does not have the relevant licences or permits, waste on the site has the potential to impact on the surrounding environment by contaminating wetlands and entering stormwater systems.”

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Wollert plant full of good energy By Laura Michell

Mum never tires of challenge Leslie Slingsby first signed up for the Great Victorian Bike Ride to prove her husband and two sons wrong. Those three had previously taken part in the ride and didn’t believe she would be up for the challenge. “I wasn’t a cyclist so they didn’t think I would be able to do it – it was like a red rag to a bull,” Ms Slingsby said. In the lead-up to her first ride, Ms Slingsby took part in preparation outings organised by a group of cyclists known as We are Right Behind You, a group of experienced cyclists who ride among inexperienced Great Victorian Bike Ride participants and help them if they run into difficulties. Ms Slingsby, a Doreen resident, will tackle the nine-day ride for the third time this November. She said the ride had become an enjoyable experience. “This year, I don’t need a challenge,” she said. “It’s nine days away from the family, no TV, no nothing. I enjoy it, but it is hard work. So make so sure you do some training if you are taking part.” This year’s ride will run from November 25 to December 3 and cover more than 500 kilometres from Wilsons Promontory to Trafalgar. Details: greatvic.com.au

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A new Wollert recycling plant can produce enough renewable energy to power up to 25 per cent of Yarra Valley Water’s overall energy requirements. Yarra Valley Water’s $27 million Waste to Energy facility on Craigieburn Road East will recycle organic waste – such as food scraps that would otherwise be bound for landfill – into renewable energy. The facility is the first of its kind in Victoria. Yarra Valley Water managing director Pat McCafferty said the amount of energy produced by the new facility would be enough to power the Woollert facility and an adjacent sewage treatment plant and then export surplus electricity to the grid. The facility is based on similar plants around the world. “While similar facilities are in place in other parts of the world, a great deal of work was needed to determine whether we could make a facility of this kind a success in the Australian market,” Mr McCafferty said. Plant manager Damien Bassett said the facility used liquid and solid food waste generated during manufacturing processes at commercial food businesses, as well as liquids such as fats and oils from restaurants. He said the facility had the capacity to process up to 33,000 tonnes of waste a year. Water Minister Lisa Neville, who opened the facility last week, said it was a great example of how Victoria’s water authorities were meeting the challenges of the future. Eighteen jobs were created during the construction of the facility, with four new staff now operating the plant.

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Soul-baring exhibition Two self-taught Hume artists are set to share their highly personal and emotive art works with the community during a new exhibition at Craigieburn. Yelena Ashlapova and Serap Istekli will combine their works for the Soul, Spirit, SelfArt of Intuition exhibition, featuring paintings, collages and music. They describe their work as exploring the relationship between intuition, spontaneity and deep feelings. Ashlapova, who is from Kazakhstan but now calls Craigieburn home, said she approaches her art with style and immediacy. Her work features paintings on canvas that are accompanied by original music compositions.

Istekli, who moved to Roxburgh Park from Turkey, primarily works with paper collage, depicting landscapes and figures. Mayor Drew Jessop said the exhibition would explore the dynamics of art and reception. “These works question the effects of nature and meaning-making across several platforms, including painting and music,” he said. “I highly recommend taking the time to visit this free exhibition and supporting these powerful works.” Soul, Spirit, Self – Art of Intuition is at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery at the Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn, until Sunday, August 13. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au Laura Michell

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Thumbs up for rubbish and roads By Laura Michell Whittlesea residents believe waste management, local streets and footpaths, and the appearance of public areas are issues that council should be focusing on, the latest Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey has revealed. The survey, which is carried out by the state government on behalf of 68 participating councils, reveals community satisfaction levels with the performance of councils in areas such

as community consultation, customer service and council direction. More than 400 Whittlesea residents were surveyed during February and March last year. Hume council does not take part in the survey. The survey revealed that Whittlesea council was performing better than its city neighbours, with its scores all above the state and interface averages. Residents scored the council 63 for overall performance, which is higher than the average

interface council score of 60 and the state average of 59. The council’s top performing area was customer service (72). The state and interface average is 69. It’s second highest performing area was sealed local roads (62), although its score was two points lower than in 2016. According to the results, south-west ward residents aged between 35-49 years old are the least happy with the council’s management of sealed local roads.

The survey also revealed improvements in residents’ perception of the council’s advocacy work and how it makes decisions on behalf of the community. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said while the council was pleased with the overall results, it would not be resting on its laurels. “We know we still have work to do and can always make improvements,” he said. “We will continue to listen and to refine our processes to ensure we are working with our community to provide what they need.”

Emerging performers from across Whittlesea are preparing to showcase their talents at this Saturday’s Emerge in the North concert. The event, which celebrates Whittlesea’s diverse talents and cultures, will feature performers such as the Whittlesea Chinese Association’s Rainbow Choir , the Syrian Youth Marching Band and Cook Island dancers. Also performing will be renowned indigenous singer/songwriter Kutcha Edwards and Brazilian percussion group Tumbarumba. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said the concert promised to be a colourful and exciting event. “I’d encourage everyone to come along and enjoy some fantastic entertainment as well as supporting our local emerging artists,” he said. The concert will be at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang, from noon-4.30pm on Saturday. Entry is free. Laura Michell

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Council considers works wish list By Laura Michell Sporting clubs, community groups and residents have made 15 submissions to Hume council’s draft budget, calling for upgrades to reserves, carpark improvements and even support for a community orchestra. The submissions were presented to the council at a special meeting on June 19. Two soccer clubs – Broadmeadows Stars and Hume United – asked for improvements to their home grounds. The Stars, who play at Coolaroo’s Progress

Reserve, said the club had been asking for better lighting for 10 years. In the submission, club secretary Cemil Yildiz said there was also a need for the club rooms to be upgraded as they were old and outdated. “Throughout this period, we have seen many players come and go and the majority have left due to the fact that our club is lacking in facilities. They have gone to a club with newer or cleaner facilities,” he said. “We have gone from having 300 members to now having just under 100.”

Hume United asked the council to upgrade the lighting at Laura Douglas Reserve in Dallas so teams could play night matches. The council also received a submission from Hume resident Helen Hatzikalis asking for help starting the Hume Community Orchestra. Ms Hatzikalis, who co-ordinates the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Pizzicato Effect Program, providing Hume school children with free music tuition, has asked the council to help her advertise the orchestra and appoint a board, patron and paid conductor. She would also like to hold weekly rehearsals

in the Broadmeadows Town Hall once it is refurbished. Sunbury MP Josh Bull wrote to the council asking for it to help the Tullamarine Men’s Shed find a permanent home, while the Broadmeadows Turkish Islamic and Cultural Centre called for the carpark and lighting at its King Street, Dallas site to be improved. The council released the draft budget on May 8 and proposes to spend more than $79 million in capital works projects across the municipality. Councillors are expected to adopt the budget this week.

Art task streets ahead Mernda Primary School students are making their mark on the streets surrounding their school. As part of a joint project with Whittlesea council, grade 4, 5 and 6 pupils have created artworks to put on show in their local streets. The Find Share Engage project aimed to give the pupils a chance to showcase their community pride. They explored statements about their community and designed their art pieces around them. The art was then put on special foil paper and installed on footpaths. Artist Helen Pollard was engaged by the council’s Baseline for Young People to run workshops in conjunction with the school’s art teacher, Kirsty Branagan. Mayor Ricky Kirkham said it was important to give young people a voice. “Young people are a very important part

of our community and listening to them is something I’m passionate about,” he said. “Projects such as this will help them continue to be proud of where they live and participate positively in their community.” The project was launched at a gallery-style event last Thursday, featuring finger food and mocktails. Ms Pollard said the event was designed to make the pupils feel valued as artists. “The students are so proud their messages are now displayed for the whole community to enjoy,” she said. Laura Michell

Mernda pupils raise a glass to their footpath art work. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Call for Sunbury carpark action By Serena Seyfort Sunbury’s Business Association has expressed “extreme concern” about Hume council’s “inability” to solve the town’s carparking issues. Last week the association made a submission to the council’s draft 2017-18 budget, asking that it allocate funding to fix the parking problems in Sunbury’s town centre. There were no funds allocated to investigate parking in the council’s draft budget, released on May 8. In it’s submission the Sunbury Business

Association (SBA) highlighted the impact a lack of parking had on residents, businesses and the community. It claimed many shoppers travelled to retail centres outside of Sunbury to avoid the town’s congestion. “Feedback from SBA members, the Sunbury business community, shoppers from Sunbury and surrounding regions, and the general public, is that impacts are widespread,” SBA president Michael Osborne wrote. “Every day, more local and regional income is being spent outside of Sunbury.”

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The association also raised concerns that the parking issues would only get worse as the population grew. According to the Sunbury South Precinct Structure Plan, another 33,000 residents are expected to move into Sunbury. Mr Osborne said “it [didn’t] make sense” to

plan for population growth while infrastructure was limited. At its June 13 meeting the council agreed to investigate what long-term and short-term parking was available in the Sunbury town centre as part of its 2017-18 Local Area Traffic Management Study. The council will also write to Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan to discuss parking issues. Hume’s 2017-18 budget was expected to be adopted on Monday, after Star Weekly went to print.

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Mains Chicken Parmigiana Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with ham, Napoli sauce and tasty cheese. Served with chips and salad

Aussie Parmigiana Panko crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with Napoli sauce, bacon, egg and tasty cheese. Served with chips and salad

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MY PLACE Dalal Sleiman has been named one of the Refugee Council of Australia’s 2017 Refugee Week ambassadors. Last week, the Roxburgh Park resident spoke at Hume council’s Refugee Week expo, sharing her experience of arriving in Australia as a refugee 25 years ago. By Laura Michell I came to Australia from Iraq in 1992. I was 22 years old. I came with my parents and siblings. Why did your family leave Iraq? It was because of the war – the first Gulf War. We fled Iraq, afraid of the chemical weapons. It wasn’t easy. We had to walk through the mountains for three days and two nights to get to the border with Turkey. There was no shelter. It was freezing cold, snowing, raining, hailing. What was it like moving to a new country?

law and practice. I provide immigration advice and assistance. I work with Refugee Legal, Whittlesea Community Connections, Refugee Council Australia and Australian Chaldean Family Welfare. I know what it is like coming to a country you are not from, and starting life from scratch is not easy. I want to make people’s lives easier. What’s your connection to Melbourne’s north? My brother-in-law and sister were here and they sponsored us to come to Australia. We initially lived in Meadow Heights and then I moved to Roxburgh Park, where I still live.

I came here with no English language literacy at all. I attended English classes because I was determined to do something for myself. It wasn’t easy moving to a new country because I didn’t have the support of any services. I didn’t know how the system worked. I didn’t even know where the local shopping centre was.

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I would like to see the community all put their hands together to help people. We should leave behind what we have been through. I want people to love and cherish this country because I love living here.

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The Whittlesea Monday Market is at the showgrounds, Yea Road, Whittlesea, every Monday from 8am-1pm. Pick up fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, honey and cakes and browse through stalls selling plants, tools, toys, workwear and more. There’s an animal farm and pony rides to keep the kids entertained. ■ 0428 821 644 Leap out onto the stage and share your special talent at Thomastown library’s drama workshop on Monday, July 3. Led by comedian and theatre director Liz Skitch, the workshop includes games and performance exercises designed to unleash your inner drama queen. At 52 Main Street, 1-2.30pm. ■ 9464 1864

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Take part in a ceremonial bush tucker walk on July 6, to help honour Hume’s indigenous residents. The walk and accompanying planting event have been organised by the council as part of its National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day of Celebration (NAIDOC) Week events. The events will include members from the traditional custodians of the region, the Gunung-WillamBalluk of the Wurundjeri. At the Indigenous Education Centre, 40 Pearcedale Parade, Broadmeadows, from 2.30-4.30pm.

Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum is giving you the chance to win one of three family passes (for two adults and four children) to see its exhibition, Doctor Blake’s Ballarat, running until September 3. From vintage costuming to Dr Blake’s 1937 ‘Blakemobile’, the exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the world of The Doctor Blake Mysteries. The family pass includes entry into Sovereign Hill. www.goldmuseum.com.au To enter, click on the WIN tab at www.starweekly.com.au and follow the prompts. Entries close at 11.59pm on Sunday, July 2 and will be drawn the next day at 380 City Road, Southbank, 3006. Entrants must be over 18 years old and reside in Victoria. See our Competition Terms & Conditions for more details. All winners will be contacted direct by the prize supplier and within seven days of the winners being drawn.

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Leave the everyday behind Water, wine and walking … what better way to pass a long weekend than a wonderful adventure to the land of the long white cloud. By Stephen Linnell It is known as the ‘City of Sails’ – and for good reason. Beyond Viaduct Harbour and a waterfront sparkling with energy, Auckland reveals itself as both a destination and a springboard for further exploration. New Zealand’s northern-most big city, with a population of about 1.4 million, Auckland reminds us of Adelaide, with bits of Sydney Harbour attached. We were looking for a long weekend escape, something different to the usual Queensland or Whitsunday getaway. And in Auckland we found it. For just $1200, we scored return air tickets for two plus four nights accommodation in central Auckland, in an apartment overlooking the CBD, a quick (albeit uphill) sprint from one of its most notable landmarks – Skycity. The panoramic view from the top of Skycity gives you a sense of just how beautiful New Zealand’s topography is. While there, you can enjoy the 360-degree view either from the observation deck, the revolving restaurant, or for those game (or silly) enough, stroll the skywalk outside the building, attached to just a bit of rope, 192 metres above ground. Having endured (and, I mean endured)

this latter experience, this author highly recommends the observation deck option. Back on ground, we were keen to explore more of what Auckland has to offer, so we headed downtown to the harbour, home to a couple of America’s Cup sailing challengers. The focal point of Auckland – bars and top-end restaurants – wrap themselves around the harbour creating an electric vibe. Here, ferries seamlessly cruise in and out, taking

both travellers and commuters to various destinations, such as the historical seaside village of Devonport, just 15 minutes away. Once there, the walk to the summit of Mt Victoria is inspiring, even on a humid, late March morning. The vista opens up Auckland’s north shore, city skyline and Hauraki Gulf, home to scores of islands, all of which have their own special tale to tell.

Next up was a longer, two-hour ferry ride to the Coromandel Peninsula, which extends 85 kilometres from the western end of the Bay of Plenty (so named by Captain James Cook for its wealth of food supplies), and which forms a natural barrier to protect the Hauraki Gulf from the Pacific. There, you can immerse yourself in hot springs, take guided forest and waterfall tours, or breathe in the beauty of beaches and coves.

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Epping North Coles celebrates a passion for service, freshness When Coles unveiled its new store in Epping North recently, it was an important milestone – the 800th Coles supermarket in Australia. Established in the new Aurora Village shopping centre, the store has employed 115 new recruits, who joined 25 team members transferred from other Coles stores in the area – making the total head count an impressive 140. As well as providing a valuable boost to local employment, the new market-style store has taken steps to make shopping easier, more convenient and broader in concept. It features an in-store bakery with flatbread and other items freshly made every day; a continental deli with a big selection of cheeses and fresh seafood; and a meat counter with a slice-on-request service.

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Also on hand are a self-serve olive bar and a scoop-and-weigh station to ensure customers know what prices to expect before the checkout. Fruit and vegies are displayed on ice, keeping them snap-fresh and ready for the trip home. The Aurora Village crew is committed to high-standard customer service and maintaining a strong connection with the community. Recently they supported Epping North Scout Group by hosting activities and a dinner at the Galada Community Centre, at which they donated a trailer. They have also supplied sports shirts for Harvest Home Primary School students. Coles at Aurora Village, 315 Harvest Home Road, Epping North. Opens 6am-midnight daily.

Work will be carried out in two stages: Stage 1 • replacing the roundabout at the O’Herns Road and High Street intersection with traffic lights and a raised platform to improve safety. Stage 2 • duplicating O’Herns Road to four lanes through to the Hume Freeway. • building a new interchange between the Hume Freeway and O’Herns Road and adding merging lanes, to help drivers safely enter and exit Hume Freeway without interrupting traffic flow.

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Main: Auckland’s city skyline. Inset: Skycity from below. (Pictures: Stephen Linnell)

Above, left: Wine-tasting at the Miro Vineyard, Waiheke Island. (Sandra Mooney)

Above: A vineyard on Waiheke Island, with Auckland as the backdrop. (New Zealand Tourism)

Left: Zip-lining on Waiheke Island. (Stephen Linnell)

But the highlight was our next adventure, a 45-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland to Waiheke, the ‘Island of Wine’. And there’s nothing like working up a thirst, beginning the day zip-lining just metres above ancient native forests, filled with silver ferns and now-protected kauri trees. Leaving harnesses and helmets behind, our tour takes us to the Stonyridge vineyard, home to the Stonyridge Larose – a much sought-after

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cabernet blend, but one that is out of our price range at $290 per bottle. Some younger, less expensive variants managed to quench our thirst over lunch. From there, we move to Rangihoua Estate, where we are introduced to some award-winning olive oil, and an interesting explanation of the manufacturing process. But the next stop was an obvious highlight. The Miro Vineyard, overlooking Onetangi

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SPORT Teen has world title in his sights Elias Dagher will take aim against some of the best young shooters in the world this week. The 17-year-old Greenvale resident is in Germany to compete at the International Junior Shotgun Grand Prix. The championships, which have several different events, attracts the best shooters from around the world. Dagher, who took up shooting two years ago, is keen to use his first international meet as a learning experience. He’s spent a week training in Germany and will compete in the boys trap event starting on Tuesday. “I’ve heard from some of the other competitors that it’s a really big event,” he said. “All the juniors from across Europe compete in it. I’m going over for the experience.

“If I can do well, that’s a bonus.” Dagher is a member of the Metropolitan Clay Target Club in Epping. He qualified for the grand prix following an outstanding performance at the ISSF Nationals in January where he shot 121 of 125 targets to win both the Commonwealth and national titles in his grade. The wins ensured he was the second-placed junior in the competition and secured his selection for the grand prix. The Maribyrnong College year 12 student has spent the summer training several times a week. “Over the school holidays I was at the club two to three times a week and shot three rounds each time.” Dagher has come a long way in only two

City out of cup contention

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A second straight draw has seen Hume United slip further behind the leaders in FFV state league 2 north-west. United drew with Geelong Rangers 2-2 and now sits third on the ladder, five points behind Hoppers Crossing and four behind Altona City. Meanwhile Sporting Whittlesea smashed Diamond Valley United 7-3. Sporting sits sixth on the ladder.

By Tara Murray Hume City’s hopes of taking home some silverware this season suffered a major blow with the club knocked out of the Dockerty Cup semi-finals on Wednesday night. City has made the finals of the Dockerty Cup, National Premier League and FFA Cup the past two years and was keen to go further this year. But it was a disappointing performance against Heidelberg United on Wednesday. The 5-0 loss is the third time in as many years that City has been knocked out of the Dockerty Cup in the semi-finals. Coach Ufuk Kubilayhan said they were beaten by a better team. “Whatever we tried it didn’t work,” he said. “From a tactical, coaching and individual aspect. “Unfortunately it happens … it would have been history if we had made it through.” Compounding the loss was an ankle injury to skipper Nick Hegarty which will rule him out for three to four weeks. City had already lost James McGarry earlier in the week, when the club and player parted ways. McGarry had been one of City’s best this year. Kubilayhan, who has been coach for a month, said it had been a few challenging weeks, coinciding with the end of the transfer period. “I guess when there has been so many different personnel coming and going, it’s been hard. “I have tried to readjust a few things to try and get the consistency we need going forward.” City didn’t have long to recover, with a round 19 NPL clash against Bulleen Lions on Saturday. It was unable to make the most of its opportunities, losing 2-1. Atilla Ofli was the goalscorer for City. Despite the loss, Kubilayhan said it was a much better performance than on Wednesday night. “I was happy with the performance,” he said. “We hit the bar and had some good chances. Towards the end of the second half we dominated. “We could have easily come away with three points, but came away with none.” Kubilayhan said there was some positive signs out of the match with Danny Kim and Nick Panetta taking on more prominent roles in the absence of McGarry and Hegarty. City has slipped outside the top six. It’s next match is against Port Melbourne Sharks on Friday night. City will also find out its next FFA Cup opponent this week. It is one of only 32 teams left in the national competition. This round A-League sides are introduced to the competition. Melbourne Victory has knocked Hume City

years. He took up the sport two years ago, following in the footsteps of his father. “My dad used to shoot a fair bit … I went out with him and I got hooked. “A lot of people have different opinions about shooting … “It’s not the most popular sport, but there are a lot of shooters out there,” he said. Dagher has a gap year planned for next year and is looking forward to plenty of time shooting. He has his eyes set on competing at the 2020 Olympics and 2022 Commonwealth Games. “I think I’m a good chance of making both games. I’ll be able to have a good training period before those events.”

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An undermanned Northern Knights side has dug deep to play out a draw against Greater Western Rebels in the TAC Cup. The Knights finished with just two fit players on the bench, but were able to kick the final goal of the game, to force a 6.8 (44)-6.8 (44) draw. Meanwhile, the Calder Cannons won their third match of the season, defeating Bendigo Pioneers, 13.16 (94)-11.13 (79).

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Laurimar scored its third win of the season in Northern Football League Women’s division 2. The Power were too strong for Diamond Creek women’s winning, 4.7 (31)-3.1 (19). South Morang suffered a 7.5 (47)-2.1 (13) loss to ladder leaders VU Western Spurs. Both La Trobe University’s sides lost.

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Bundoora suffered a third straight loss in Northern Football League division 1. In a see-sawing first half, the Bulls trailed Greensborough at quarter-time before kicking seven goals in the second quarter to take a 20 point lead into the main break. Greensborough regained momentum in the third quarter and held it for the rest of the game, winning, 17.15 (117)-15.14 (104). Gary Moorcroft kicked three goals for the Bulls and was named their best. Whittlesea lost to Northcote Park, 18.13 (121)-10.6 (66). In division 3, Epping had a big win, while Laurimar and Mernda suffered big losses.

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Craigieburn won its fifth match of the Western Region and Essendon District Women’s Football League’s season with victory over Glen Orden 96-0. Atilla Ofli was the goalscorer for Hume City on Saturday. (Damian Visentini)

out the past two years. Kubilayhan said getting a home match would be a huge advantage. “It’s an exciting time. I’m looking forward to it.”

Meanwhile in NPL2, Whittlesea Ranges lost 2-0 to Werribee City in their clash last Sunday afternoon. City scored twice in the second half to seal victory.

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Bloods hound Panton Hill to snatch a second victory Even in the last minute of Saturday’s game, Lalor coach Jarrod King wasn’t sure his team had done enough to sneak home against Panton Hill. For most of the game, Panton Hill looked like it would break through for its first win of the season in what was a battle between the two bottom sides in Northern Football League division 2. Several times Panton Hill got out to a three to four-goal lead, with the Bloods having to chase. At three-quarter time the Bloods trailed by 13 points, but were determined to get their second win of the season. They kicked five

goals to one in the final quarter to win, 14.6 (90)-11.18 (84). An injured King watched nervously from the sidelines as his side dug deep. “I was relieved to get the win,” he said. “They were the better team on the day but our boys stuck to their structures and it paid off. “We had a super last quarter [and] when it was needed a lot of the younger boys stepped up. I don’t even think with 30 seconds to go I thought we had the win.” King said Terence Upoko was clearly best on ground. He also singled out Jake Langborne as one of the younger players to step up.

He was full of praise for Beau Delcus who played his first senior game in 22 months on Saturday and was named in the best. It was the second game back for Ben Curtiss, who was de-registered by AFL Victoria last season when a suspension put him above the 16 game suspension threshold. King said having Curtiss back was massive. “He’s the heart and sole of the club. “He never missed a training session while he couldn’t play. He’s one of our most important players.” In the scheme of the season, the win was massive. The Bloods now sit two games clear of

Panton Hill and relegation. A loss would have seen the Bloods bottom of the ladder. “We had one win and it was a real shame as I know how hard we’ve been working at training. “We’ve set a pretty high goal for the second half of the season. Hopefully we can pinch a few games and finish fifth. That would be fantastic considering where we’ve come from the last 12 months.” In other matches, Thomastown moved into the top four, knocking off ladder leaders Diamond Creek. Tara Murray

Jets raise the stakes By Tara Murray Has Greenvale stamped itself as the premiership favourites in Essendon District Football League premier division? After defeating Aberfeldie on Saturday, not many would question the Jets credentials. The Jets have now beaten every team in the competition and have won nine matches in a row. Their only loss came back in round one, against Aberfeldie, in Paul Chapman’s first game as coach. In the return match-up between the two teams on Saturday the Jets were able to maintain the momentum and pressure. Scores were level at half-time but the Jets had the better second half, kicking nine goals to six to win 15.14 (104)-12.10 (82). The Jets showed yet again that they have a range of goalkickers with 12 players sharing the 15 goals. Addam Maric kicked three and is now third in the league goalkicking – one of seven Jets’ players to have kicked at least 10 goals this season. Adam Khoury had his best game of the season and was named the Jets’ best. Fabian Deluca and Maric were also prominent. The win leaves the Jets one game clear on top of the ladder. At the other end of the table, the tough season continued for Craigieburn which scored just two goals against Avondale Heights. The first time the two teams met the Eagles were competitive in the first quarter before being blown away. There was no repeat of that this time around, with Avondale Heights kicking nine goals in the opening term while keeping the Eagles goalless. Avondale Heights controlled the game, winning 25.16 (166)-2.5 (17). The Eagles’ two goals came in the final quarter. Brent Gordon was named best for the Eagles. In division 1, Tullamarine ensured it remained in the top two with a solid win against Airport West. The game was won in the final quarter, when the Demons kicked six goals to one, to seal the 16.10 (106)-11.10 (76) win. Justin Marcy kicked five goals in the win. Westmeadows remains outside the top four after losing to Oak Park. The Kangaroos dominated every quarter in the 20.12 (132)-11.12 (78) win. The Tigers are seventh on the ladder, but such is the closeness of the competition they are only one game outside the top four. In division 2, Jacana accounted for winless Keilor Park 15.13 (103)-8.5 (53). Bryce Kimuliatis kicked five goals in the win. Roxburgh Park lost its fourth straight game and slipped to sixth after losing to East Sunbury. The Thunder’s 11.10 (76)-9.7 (61) win is the first time the side has beaten the Magpies. The Magpies, which have several players overseas for a number of weeks, are two games behind the fourth-placed Thunder. Greenvale’s Aaron Mansfield goes for a smother against Aberfeldie. (Damian Visentini)

Kristen McNamara top scored for the Craigieburn Eagles at the weekend. (Shawn Smits)

Eagles soar in Big V Craigieburn Eagles overcame a poor second quarter against Keysborough to storm home and claim a big win in Big V women’s division 2. The Eagles scored just nine points in the second quarter, but were still in the game, trailing by six points at the main break. They made the game their own in the second half, outscoring the lower-ranked Cougars 52-27 to win 82-63. All 12 Eagles players took to the court, with 10 of them scoring. Kristen McNamara top scored with 21 points. Kellie Bailey-Lynn and Natalie Eggins also scored double figures. The win is a welcome return to the winner’s list for the Eagles, which had lost their past two matches. They now sit in fifth spot. The Eagles division 2 men’s side had an 86-76 win against Mornington on Saturday night. Five Eagles players scored double figures as they shared the load around. The win is the Eagles seventh straight and cements their spot in the top six. In state championship division, Hume City Broncos had one of its biggest wins of the season defeating McKinnon 92-60. Colleen Planeta showed the form she’s come to be known for, shooting 29 points and having 14 rebounds. In state championship men’s the Broncos and Whittlesea Pacers both had losses. The Pacers also had a loss in division 1 women’s. Tara Murray 23 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JUNE 27, 2017

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