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For Wes Wridgway, Anzac Day is a time to remember the mates he lost during – and as a result of – service. Mr Wridgway served in the army for 24 years, starting as a truck driver when he was 17. From there, he joined the military police, becoming a detective and crime scene examiner in East Timor. “On Anzac Day, I remember the fallen and the original purpose of the day, but after 24 years of service, I remember a lot of those mates I lost in service, as well as those who have taken their own lives as a result of service,” he said. “My life’s passion as Doreen RSL president is to try and reach out to younger veterans and bring them into the RSL.” The Doreen RSL president will lead Thursday’s Anzac Day service at the Laurimar Cenotaph at 5.55am, as well as a tribute to fallen soldiers before the inaugural Anzac Day cup match between Laurimar and Mernda football clubs. The Ode of Remembrance, Last Post and a minute’s silence will be held before the start of the senior match at 2pm. “It’s special for our community and the RSL. It will be significant,” he said. Anzac Day services will also be held at the Epping RSL at 6am and Craigieburn Anzac Park at 6am and 10am. Laura Michell
Waste trackers go hi-tech GPS trackers will be used to monitor chemical waste in a bid to crack down on the illegal storage of hazardous waste across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs. The electronic monitoring of chemical waste will begin in July. The state government says the system will better record the production, movement and receipt of industrial waste. Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the new system will enable the Environment Protection Authority to monitor the movement of waste more quickly and more accurately.
Currently, the EPA uses a mix of electronic and paper waste transport certificates. Ms D’Ambrosio said an integrated waste tracking tool, with improved data analytics and reporting, will also be developed over the next 12 months to provide the EPA with insights on the industry’s activity, trends and highlight potential illegal activity. “We’re implementing these new measures to crack down on the illegal storage of hazardous waste and increase safety for the community,” she said. “Moving to a fully electronic GPS tracking system will mean we know when and where these chemicals are being moved and stored so
we can identify potentially illegal activity and catch these criminals in the act.” The new monitoring system comes as WorkSafe revealed there are possibly another 11 million litres of chemicals being illegally stored at four factories discovered in Craigieburn and Campbellfield last month. The sites were found during an investigation into a Tottenham industrial fire last August. The investigation also found 19 million litres of chemicals illegally stored at eight warehouses in Epping and Campbellfield. WorkSafe has removed 1.7 million litres of waste chemicals, including flammable liquids such as paints, solvents and inks, from one of
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the Epping factories, and is preparing to clear the remaining factories. EPA chief executive Cathy Wilkinson said electronic monitoring would help the organisation to better detect potential risks. Hume council has been calling for the government to take action to stop the illegal storage of chemicals, saying the practice was putting the community at risk. Cr Geoff Porter said a record of a chemical’s journey needed to be created so authorities know when the chemical was made, what it was used for and how it should be disposed. ■ Fight
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Fight for toxic dump laws By Laura Michell Firefighters and Hume council are calling for tougher laws targeting operators who illegally dump and stockpile toxic chemical waste. The United Firefighters Union has written to Premier Daniel Andrews calling for criminal sanctions including jail terms, higher penalties against companies and their directors and the ability for firefighters to sue those responsible for illegally transporting and dumping chemical waste. The letter, written by UFU’s Victorian branch
secretary Peter Marshall, says the UFU is not prepared to sit back and allow members to be unnecessarily exposed to risk “which will result in serious injury or death”. “The illegal stockpiling of toxic waste will kill. It has likely already altered the life expectancy of a number of our members as a result of this illegal activity,” the letter stated. The union said firefighters who battled the April 5 chemical fire in Campbellfield and last August’s Tottenham blaze had experienced nosebleeds, lung infections and rashes after being exposed to the smoke.
The UFU letter follows calls from Hume council for legislation to make it a criminal offence to illegally stockpile chemicals and waste. Councillors have voiced their frustrations at the “horrific number of fires” the Hume community had been confronted with in recent years. There have been fires at SKM Recycling, a battery and cartridge factory, and a tyre storage yard, in addition to the April 5 blaze. Councillor Drew Jessop said Australia was a First World country, yet its chemical disposal processes were “Third World”.
“If there is not the legislative ability to crackdown then that needs to change,” he said. “It is simply not good enough.” Councillor Joseph Haweil said Hume didn’t deserve to be a dumping ground for waste. “I think if this were to have happened in Toorak or Hawthorn or Kew or Brighton, you would have seen a lot more action and you would have seen it faster,” he said. “Fines and infringements are insufficient … I think people should be criminally charged. “The state government must come to the party.”
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Epping CFA calls for new recruits After completing training, Mr Hickling’s first call-out was to a gas leak at a house. “I remember the adrenaline and thinking ‘I’m officially on a truck now, I’m not just a volunteer’,” he said. “It is not something I’ve done before but you just have to trust your training.” Mr Hickling has now attended about 60 call-outs. He said volunteering with Epping CFA was
a great experience, with his time at the station rostered around his full-time job and family responsibilities. On Thursday, the brigade will launch its recruitment drive for 2019. This year, it is targeting volunteers with weekday day-time availability. Details: www.eppingcfa.com.au Laura Michell
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Twelve months ago, Steve Hickling answered Epping CFA’s call for more volunteers. The Bundoora resident was thinking about volunteering with a group that would allow him to help others when he heard the CFA was looking for recruits. Mr Hickling said he was initially a bit apprehensive about joining the brigade, but quickly discovered the other volunteers were welcoming and helpful.
SKM Recycling has been fined more than $16,000 for stockpiling waste at its Coolaroo and Laverton North sites. The fine – which was issued by the Environment Protection Authority – comes almost eight weeks after the authority shut down the two SKM sites. The EPA ordered SKM to stop accepting recyclable materials at the sites on February 14 amid concerns stockpiles of waste posed a fire hazard. The closure created a recycling crisis for councils across Melbourne, with many forced to send kerbside recycling collections to landfill for five weeks. The EPA allowed SKM to reopen its Laverton North plant on March 12 and the Coolaroo site reopened on March 21. The Coolaroo recycling plant was the site of three fires in 2017, including a major blaze in July that covered parts of the northern suburbs in acrid smoke and burned for 11 days. SKM Recycling and its director have since been charged by the EPA. EPA resource recovery facilities audit taskforce manager Danny Childs said SKM was fined as it breached the requirements of statutory notices at both sites in January. He said the company was issued notices requiring it to modify the configuration of its stockpiles. SKM missed the required deadline, meaning it was no longer compliant with the Victorian Waste Management Policy. As a result, the EPA ordered the company to stop accepting waste, Mr Childs said. “For SKM to not comply with a notice … shows disrespect to the law, the community and our environment,” he said.
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Pigeon harness baiting fear By Laura Michell An Epping animal rescuer fears a pigeon found tied to a harness made of fishing line, wire and rope was being used to bait falcons and eagles at Stocklands Paddock. Anna Balakas came across the live pigeon on April 10 after she noticed a car parked outside the Boral Quarries on Findon Road. Ms Balakas, who often checks on a mob of kangaroos that call the paddock home, stopped to inquire why the car was there and spotted a man throwing a pigeon in the air while falcons circled.
She asked the man what he was doing, but he denied the pigeon was his, so she decided to try to rescue it. “My biggest concern was that the falcons were swooping the pigeon,” she said, “It was only then that I noticed the harness. “When I saw the harness and the blood, I knew the pigeon needed help.” Ms Balakas took the pigeon to a local vet, who freed it from the harness and recorded its injuries. “The damage the harness had done to the pigeon meant it had to be euthanased,” she said. “The harness was made to keep it from flying.
The fishing line had cut the pigeon above its tail feathers and the wire on its undercarriage had cut the body and also cut its crop.” Ms Balakas said he had never come across an incident such as this before. “I think the pigeon was being used as bait,” she said. “I think this is more than someone being cruel.” Ms Balakas has reported the incident to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. The injured pigeon was found tied in fishing line, wire and rope. (Supplied)
Rubbish hits the road An Epping company is working to divert construction and demolition waste from landfill to road and rail infrastructure projects across the state. Repurpose It recently built an $8.5 million washing plant at its Cooper Street site, allowing it to recover and treat material previously destined for landfill and convert it into valuable resources. The company says its plant is the first of its kind in Australia and will divert more than 500,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste from landfill each year. The state government has invested $500,000 from its Resource Recovery Infrastructure Fund into the plant. Waste recovered by Repurpose It will be used in government projects such as the Level Crossing Removal Project, North East Link and the Western Distributor.
Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said projects such as the washing plant were helping to reduce Victoria’s dependence on landfills. “Our Recycling Industry Strategic Plan is helping Victoria’s recycling sector adjust to changes in world recycling markets so that more material is diverted from landfill,” she said. Laura Michell
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Top tips for bowls crew Lawn bowls enthusiasts at an Epping retirement village will be learning from a Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Residents at Stockland’s Plenty Valley Retirement Village will take part in a free coaching clinic with Australian international Carla Krizanic. Krizanic won gold medals in the fours and triples at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. Residents will hit the bowling green with Krizanic on April 24 to sharpen their skills as part of a three-year partnership between Stockland and Bowls Australia. Stockland retirement living sustainability manager Amy Hogan said the clinic was a fun chance for residents to stay healthy.
“The coaching clinic is a fantastic opportunity for residents to rub shoulders with the sport’s elite and make new friends with like-minded retirees,” she said. “Many of our village residents regularly play lawn bowls and are former champion bowlers or ex-coaches.” Bowls Australia chief executive Neil Dalrymple said lawn bowls was a fantastic form of physical activity for older Australians. “Playing social or competitive bowls has been found to have a number of physical and mental health benefits that increases the happiness of older people,” he said. “It encourages the full breadth of muscle movement.” Laura Michell
A Coolaroo glass recycling company that was the site of two fires in the past three weeks has been ordered to stop accepting waste. The Environment Protection Authority banned Glass Recovery Services from accepting combustible recyclable waste following the company’s failure to comply with previous notices about fire risks. The MFB was called to fires at the site on March 29 and April 12.
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A man has had his car impounded after he was allegedly detected speeding and drink driving in Campbellfield. Police claim the Roxburgh Park man, 30, was spotted driving at 166km/h on the Hume Highway about 1am on April 14. He allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.166. The car was impounded and the man will be charged on summons with drink driving and speeding offences. FOR BREAKiNg NEWS, viSiT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @nstarweekly @star_weekly
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Stimulating the senses Pupils at Meadowglen Primary School are letting their senses guide them through two new play spaces at the school. The Epping school recently joined forces with sensory spaces provider William Ready to create two interactive play spaces. The spaces – a music maker wall and a creative corner – encourage children to use all seven senses, and promote inclusion, imagination and play. Principal Loretta Piazza said the play spaces benefit pupils with additional needs, as well as providing a space for all pupils to play together. “Our kids are enjoying exploring these
new, engaging spaces. We have more than 500 students at our school who are all diverse in both their strengths and challenges,” she said. “These amazing sensory spaces provide an opportunity for all students to learn how to self-regulate based on their unique needs. “Sensory play is crucial to brain development. By giving students different ways to actively engage their senses, they can explore and try to make sense of the world around them. It’s heart-warming to see our students enjoy something different.” Laura Michell
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Bike style takes a step up Broadmeadows is the Australian home of Rayvolt premium electric bicycles – cruisers and road bikes. Inspired by a vintage, almost-steampunk design, the Rayvolt bikes share classic style notes that rely on beautiful leatherwork and copper accents. In addition to their outward beauty, the bikes also have some very sophisticated technology built in – all developed by Rayvolt’s own engineers. Riders can dial in exact performance specs from the in-house smartphone app, including everything from top speed, power, regenerative braking strength and more. A built-in gyrosensor increases pedal assist on steeper hills and will also be used in the future for additional features. Anti-theft tracking is provided by a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Once a rider arrives in the vicinity of their stolen bike using either GPS or Wi-Fi, they can activate Bluetooth and use a meter indicating the strength of the signal (i.e. distance from the bike) to determine exactly where the bike is.
Rayvolt’s flagship model is the Cruzer, often described as the Harley Davidson of e-bikes. It can reach a speed of 50 kilometres an hour and comes with a host of accessories, including a second (vegan leather) seat. The Ambassador, with classy copper work, has a removable leather shoulder-strap satchel to hold the battery, with room left over for other items. It has a range of more than 100 kilometres and is loaded with hipster appeal. Rayvolt Torino is the sportiest model and extra nimble – it’s often referred to as the “getaway bike” – because it can zip through and around traffic with ease. Anyone interested in checking out the astonishing Rayvolt e-bikes can drop in and have a chat with Paul Papa, the Australian distributor. He can answer any questions and offer well-informed advice. Rayvolt Australia E-Bikes, 2/29 The Gateway, Broadmeadows. Inquiries: 0418 108 126 or visit rayvoltaustralia.com.au
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Safety a priority for commuters By Laura Michell Craigieburn commuters want a proposed new train station carpark to include CCTV cameras and safe, weather-protected pedestrian access, a VicTrack survey has found. Some commuters are also concerned the carpark’s proposed location is too far from the station and will add to congestion problems on the Hume Highway. The state government is planning to build the new 745-space carpark on the eastern edge of the Hume Highway, directly east of the station.
Funding for the project was announced in last year’s state budget. The new carpark will link with the station via a footpath. A VicTrack survey of 200 people found 72 per cent of respondents wanted the government to ensure the new carpark offered safe pedestrian access to the station, calling for a weather-protected signalised crossing or pedestrian overpass to cross the highway. Commuters also raised concerns about security, with 60 per cent saying they wanted CCTV cameras and lights installed, and for
Protective Services Officers to monitor the carpark. Thirty-nine per cent said the proposed location was too far, while 17 per cent urged the government to avoid increasing congestion on the Hume Highway due to drivers entering and exiting the station. Some commuters (22 per cent) called for a multi-level carpark to be built closer to the station. Commuters also suggested the new carpark feature multiple entry and exit points, real-time timetable displays and a coffee shop.
VicTrack said the new carpark would be designed to maximise the number of parking spaces at the north-east end of the site, closest to the station. “A pedestrian path will be built under the Hume Highway, along Potter Street. The path will be protected by a safety barrier to ensure the safety of pedestrians travelling between the carpark and the station,” VicTrack said. “A pedestrian crossing will be built across Potter Street and will be signalised. We will also upgrade the pedestrian crossing over the railway tracks.”
Sports upgrades kick off The growing female ranks of Epping City Football Club can say goodbye to outdated changerooms, with their Duffy Street pavilion set to be upgraded. The state government will spend $131,000 from its Female Friendly Facilities Fund to upgrade the facilities at Duffy Street Recreation Reserve. The fund aims to encourage women to take part in sports by providing female-friendly facilities. Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny said Epping City has one of the largest female membership bases in Whittlesea. The pavilion upgrade will provide two unisex changerooms for players and referees. “More women than ever before are signing up for local sports teams – but too many clubs are being held back by outdated or non-existent facilities,” she said. The government has also built a new pavilion
in Craigieburn, contributing $2 million from its Growing Suburbs Fund. The pavilion at Aston Recreation Reserve will be used by Craigieburn City Football Club and Craigieburn Cricket Club. It overlooks three soccer pitches, a cricket field and cricket practice facilities, as well as a play space, shelter and barbecue. Hume mayor Carly Moore said the versatile pavilion was designed to provide a much-needed venue for the soccer and cricket club, while also accommodating local events and meetings. “Taking part in sport and social activities close to home is a great way to connect with your local community and I encourage residents of all ages to get involved with the sporting groups and activities on offer,” she said. Laura Michell
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Discover the stories of the early Lutheran settlers buried in the heritage-listed Westgarthtown during a tour of the Lutheran cemetery with the descendants on Sunday, April 28, 1.30-4pm. Enjoy afternoon tea at Ziebell’s Farmhouse Gardens after the tour. At the corner of Gardenia Road and German Lane, Lalor. ■ enquiries@westgarthtown.org.au
The Victorian government’s Small Business Bus will visit The Stables Shopping Centre in Mill Park on Monday, April 29, from 10am-4pm to provide free mentoring and face-to-face assistance for small businesses. Bookings required. ■ 9217 2492
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Learn skills, build confidence, make friends and have fun at Fresh Youth Theatre. The free workshops for 12-18-year-olds run every Friday from 4-6.30pm, at Thomastown library, 52 Main Street. ■ 9217 2172
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View a unique collection of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art in the Our Language, Our Stories, Our Voice exhibition at The Great Hall at the Whittlesea civic centre from May 1 – June 28. The exhibition showcases artworks from renowned artists from across Australia. At 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2174 The Homestead Community Garden will open its doors to the public on Saturday, April 27. Pick up tips for autumn gardening. It’s at 30 Wiltshire Drive, Roxburgh Park, from 10am. Registrations required. ■ bit.ly/2uYEOAk
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Celebrate Turkish National Sovereignty and Children’s Day at Broadmeadows library on Monday, April 29, 11am-2pm. Come to the library dressed in traditional clothes and enjoy a range of cultural activities. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. ■ 9356 6900
Keep fit and learn new dance moves at Come Dance With Us in Mernda on Wednesdays from May 1 - June 26. No dance experience necessary. At Waterview Pavilion, 60W Waterview Drive, 1-2.30pm. ■ 9217 2172
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SPORT Greenvale speedster puts his passion on a fast track Greenvale’s Max Busuttil had a mixed time of it the Australian Athletics Championships, but he did enough to come away with silver in the under-14 boys 200 metres. Busuttil set himself the aim of coming away with two medals from the Sydney event, but things didn’t go to plan early on. “I missed the 100 metres, as my flight got changed,” he said. “Then after two hours, it was cancelled and I got moved to a later flight.” Once he was settled in Sydney, his focus switched to the 200 metres, his favourite event. Busuttil said his preparation for that wasn’t the best, but he finished second, 0.09 seconds behind the winner. “I thought I could have gone better,” he said. “The 200 metres is my better event. I prefer being able to catch people at the last bit.” The national championships continued a good couple of years for Busuttil, who started taking athletics seriously after some success at school sports at Greenvale Primary School in 2017.
He qualified for the state titles that year, finishing fifth in the 200 metres. With that coming on the back of little training, Busuttil’s parents enrolled him at Keilor Little Athletics. He has since joined Keilor St Bernards Athletic Club, as well. Since then, the success has continued. He finished second in the under-12 200 metres at the 2018 Little Athletics Victoria titles. Later last year, he won gold in the 100 and 200 metres in the School Sports Victoria championships before going on to win gold in the 200 metres and bronze in the 100 metres at the national schools titles. He won gold in the 200 metres and silver in the 100 metres at the Little Athletics Victoria Championships and won the 200 metres and silver in the 100 metres at the 2019 Victorian Track and Field Championships. Busuttil said it was amazing to win a national title that was made even better because he got a personal best in the process.
He said he had enjoyed being able to learn more with his running in the past couple of years. He said hopefully he would go to the Olympics in the future. “You get to compete against other people and you get to go places,” he said. “I get to express my passion and I very much enjoy it. “There’s friendly competition.” The Maribyrnong College student, who looks up to Usain Bolt, will be back on track later this week at the Australian Little Athletics Championships in Hobart. “I’m competing in the relay, the 100 metres and 200 metres,” he said. “I reckon I might win.” Tara Murray Max Busuttil came away from the Australian Athletics Championships with a silver medal. (Joe Mastroianni)
Jets are loving learning By Tara Murray Greenvale is enjoying the challenge it’s facing in Essendon District Football League Women’s division 1. Fielding a side for the first time, the Jets are yet to taste success this season, but are showing improvement from week to week. Jets coach Joe Gazzo said he was thrilled with how the side was travelling. “The girls are really enjoying it,” he said. “We haven’t had a win, but they have been ticking the boxes that we have wanted them to. “At the end of the day – win, lose or draw – the girls are enjoying themselves.” Gazzo said they started well in round one against Aberfeldie 2, but found the going harder in round two against Keilor Park. He said the Devils, along with Roxburgh Park and Tullamarine, looked the teams to beat early on. “I think there was some second-round jitters,” he said. Gazzo said there had been heartening development in the side since pre-season started. “I can give players instructions and they know what I’m talking about now,” he said. “There’s been an even spread. You can tell the ones who have played football before – they read the play easier. “For the girls who have played their first two games, they’ve done quite well.” The Jets currently have about 19 players on their list, with interest being shown by others coming down to have a look. Gazzo said they would love to have a few more players on the list to give them a bit more depth. The Jets had the weekend off due to the Easter break. It was a welcome break for the side, which had a number of sore players after the first two rounds. Gazzo said it would give the group the chance to recover, with the Queen’s Birthday weekend being the only other break they will have until after the regular season. The Jets’ job doesn’t get any easier this weekend when they play undefeated Roxburgh Park. “Hopefully, things get a bit easier after that,” Gazzo said. “They haven’t been scared off by the weekend, which is a good thing.” In other matches this weekend, Tullamarine will play Moonee Valley and is searching for its second win. In premier division, Westmeadows will host Aberfeldie 1 on Friday night, while Craigieburn will play Burnside Heights on Sunday.
Greenvale’s Courtney McLaughlin in action during her side’s match against Keilor Park. (Shawn Smits)
In the men’s premier competition, Greenvale this week faces Maribyrnong Park after both teams had the weekend off. In division 1, Westmeadows will again feature on Anzac Day, playing Oak Park.
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Whittlesea off the pace The only way is up for the Whittlesea Pacers in Big V men’s division 1. It’s been a nightmare start for the Pacers, who are without a win after six games, including two forfeited results for playing an unregistered player. For Pacers’ coach Brian Vaughns, everything that could go wrong, has gone wrong. “It’s been a funky start to the season,” Vaughns said. “Our import only arrived in time for two training sessions before the start of the season. “The first two games were forfeits instead of results, based on league rules, and then a player had to sit out a game. “Then early injuries to Tom [Watson] and Dom [Bruno]. It’s been a mix and match team. “I have faith in the group that they can get it together.“ Vaughns said while it hadn’t been an ideal start, they weren’t making any excuses. Vaughns said the biggest area of concern on court has been the defensive end. He said lapses had allowed sides to shoot a high field goal percentage against them. He said opposition teams were averaging 50 per cent from the field, which was too high. In only one game has the opposition attempted more shots than the Pacers, which shows the Pacers are getting plenty of opportunities themselves. “It’s all mental stuff,” Vaughns said. “We are a young team, but at this stage I don’t think we’ve grown from last year. “Our defence sucks. Our offensive is capable, but the defence is where we are having problems. “Once we solve those problems we will be a better side.” Vaughns said they have the ability to play some good defence, but it’s about doing it for the whole 40 minutes. “I do believe if we can shore up the defence that we’ll see some changes in our games. “We’ll become a force this season.” The Pacers next match is Saturday night against the Sunbury Jets. Tara Murray 13 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 23, 2019
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Laurimar powers up for Anzac Day clash Laurimar is looking forward to the opportunity of taking centre stage on Anzac Day against Mernda in Northern Football League division 3. In possibly the biggest game in the club’s short history, the Power will be hoping to continue its unbeaten start to the season. Power coach Justin Sherman said it was a pretty special day for the club to be hosting a match on Anzac Day. Doreen RSL will hold an Anzac Day service in between the seniors and reserves match, while there will be a guest speaker in attendance. “It’s a significant day in Australian history,” Sherman said. “We want to put on a good show for the community and honour the history of the day. “The playing group is buzzing and for us it’s the closest thing to a grand final in the terms of a build-up to a game. “Being able to play in it and the build-up to the game, it’s exciting for the boys.” Sherman said there was the possibility of
making the Anzac Day clash an annual game, but they would sit down and discuss that once Anzac Day was over. A win would have the Power sitting 3-0 in an ideal start to the season. The Power had the weekend off due to the Easter break. Sherman said it had come at a good time with a few sore bodies. Having never played finals before, Sherman said they weren’t getting ahead of themselves. “We don’t look too far ahead and we’re staying in the moment, taking it one week at a time. “There’s a lot of improvement as a team to come. We’re looking at Anzac first and foremost and hopefully we can continue to play a consistent brand of footy.” Sherman, who has played the first two rounds, after coaching from the sidelines last year, said they had been really happy with the squad they had put together this year. He said after developing the group the past couple of years, they’ve added a bit more
experience to surround the existing players. “We brought in a couple of senior players,” he said. “They’ve been fantastic for the development of the younger players. It allows us to have some more leadership over all the lines. “There’s a really good balance of senior players, middle age and young players. “We’re more balanced across the park.” The Power and Demons won’t be the only teams in action on Thursday. Reservoir host Lalor in the other division 3 Anzac Day match. In division 2, Diamond Creek plays Epping, Thomastown hosts Fitzroy Stars and Banyule plays St Mary’s. In division 1, Heidelberg plays Macleod. Tara Murray Mitchell Thompson is one of the keys for Laurimar. (Shawn Smits)
Magbegor off to Seattle By Tara Murray Ezi Magbegor is living the basketball dream after being selected in the Women’s National Basketball Association draft last week. The 19-year-old from Craigieburn was taken at pick 12 by the reigning champion, the Seattle Storm, in Thursday’s draft. She was the second Australian taken in the draft, behind Alanna Smith, at pick eight. Magbegor has been working hard towards being drafted. “It feels pretty exciting – it’s something I’ve been looking forward to for a while,” she said just hours after being drafted. “I’m just really happy that I’ve got that chance.” Magbegor knew Seattle was possibly interested in drafting her, having spoken to the head coach Dan Hughes the day before the draft. The Storm is one side that isn’t afraid to look to Australia when it comes to selecting players. Arguably the Storm’s greatest ever player is Australian legend Lauren Jackson, who led the club to two WNBA titles while winning three league most valuable player awards. Fellow Australians Tully Bevilaqua, Suzy Batkovic, Sandy Brondello, Abby Bishop, Alison Lacey and Belinda Snell have all played for the Storm. When the Storm read out Magbegor’s name, she couldn’t be happier. “I had spoken to their head coach prior, but nothing was finalised,” she said. “They had expressed interest and I guess they still continued to want me. I’m really happy about their decision.” Magbegor said she was likely to spend this year in Australia continuing to work on her game before heading to the US next year. Magbegor played for the Melbourne Boomers this season, averaging nearly nine points and 4.29 rebounds a game. She is happy to be headed to Seattle. “They have a pretty young team and a mix of veterans as well there – they’re a great group of girls,” she said. “I’ve got so much potential to learn off a lot of them, to train and play with them every day.” Being drafted has capped off a big 18 months for Magbegor in which she has gone from being a rising star with potential to being part of the Australian team. She was part of the Australian Opals team that won gold at last year’s Commonwealth Games and then silver at the World Championships later that year. She is part of the Opals squad again this season, leaving for an Opals camp on Friday. “I’m just super grateful and super blessed for all the opportunities that have arisen for me,” she said. “I’m going to keep working hard and be the 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 23, 2019
Ezi Magbegor playing for the Melbourne Boomers. (Mick Connolly)
best player that I can be. “I want to continue to grow as a player and continue to reach goals. “I want to take my basketball wherever it can take me.” There is no rest for Magbegor who is spending
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Ranges rebuild confidence New Whittlesea Ranges coach George Karkaletsis knows he has a tough task ahead of him at the National Premier League 2 west club. The Ranges are without a win after nine rounds and sit at the bottom of the table with just three points. Karkaletsis, who took charge recently, comes to the club having previously coached at Brunswick City and Geelong. He started this season at Geelong, a fellow NPL 2 west side, before the two headed in different directions. “I’ve seen them a few times this year,” he said of the Ranges. “When I was at Geelong we played against them. “There’s some really good signs and I’m surprised they haven’t got a win on the board. “It’s a tough gig … the confidence is down at the moment.” Karkaletsis, who took two training sessions before the side faced North Geelong Warriors in round nine, said he was thrilled with the way they played in that match despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw. He said they could quite easily have come away with the win. “The first task was to keep a clean sheet and we didn’t concede a goal, which was pleasing. “We worked really hard defensively, which is something we have to work on. “We had periods of play where we had plenty of the ball as well. “I think the performance has given us a little bit of confidence, not just as a side but the club as a whole.” The Easter break couldn’t come at a better time for the Ranges, allowing Karkaletsis to spend some time with the group and work on his game plan. “We trained Tuesday and Thursday and it was working out tactics … now we will concentrate on instilling in my game plan. We’ve got a couple of weeks to work on that.” Karkaletsis said they would make some changes during the upcoming transfer period and they were looking to boost the squad with some new signings. The Ranges were due to play in an FFA Cup at the weekend after Star Weekly went to press. Karkaletsis said they weren’t taking a full strength side into that match, with the focus on the NPL season. Tara Murray
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Trading Hours | Monday - Friday • 8aM - 5.30pM | saTurday • 8aM - 4pM
THoMasTown, 45 wood sT
pH 9466 4155 www.2tuffwheelsandtyres.com.au
15 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 23, 2019
NEW STAGE RELEASE Villas from only $344,000 • • • • • •
Secure community 24/7 emergency call system Low maintenance Resort style facilities Country Club bus Huge community Country Club
1390 PASCOE VALE ROAD COOLAROO VIC 3048
SELLING
FAST! OPEN FOR INSPECTION | Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm (or by private appointment)
FREECALL 1800 503 225
CLOSE TO MAJOR SHOPPING PRECINCT, TRANSPORT AND MEDICAL FACILITIES
No Stamp Duty!
Sole agents for Country Club Living
Over 55s Country Club 1800 503 225 or visit melbavale.com.au