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Cancer fight on the field
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Graeme Marr hasn’t played football in about 30 years, but he’s not letting that – or the prostate cancer he’s battling – stop him from pulling on the boots for a charity match this weekend. The Meadow Heights resident is behind a cancer awareness match with Airport West Football Club’s thirds side, which will be played at Hansen Reserve, Airport West this Saturday. The event will raise money for the Dry July Foundation to help it support cancer patients, and the family of Carly Murphy who died of stomach cancer in March. Ms Murphy’s family have been involved in the club for 25 years. Mr Marr, 55, said he was pulling on his footy boots after so many years because he was determined not to let cancer get the better of him. The security guard was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2015. He had surgery to remove the cancer in early 2016 but it came back. He has completed five weeks of radiation therapy and has three to go. He hopes to then be cancer free. Mr Marr will speak about his cancer journey at a morning tea before the match. “I always encourage people to talk about cancer. I find it helps if you smile and talk about it,” he said. The event starts at 9.30am. Details: airportwestfc.com.au Laura Michell
Mercy call on pet pair By Laura Michell A Craigieburn couple are pleading for Hume council to “have a heart” after being told they must rehome two pet dogs. Atelia and Bruce Watkins own six samoyeds, the majority of which have lived with them for at least 10 years. The couple had a council permit for four dogs but a couple of years ago, their fluffy family grew to six after they took in Mr Watkins’ father’s dog, Rusty, and another samoyed with arthritis, Leon. Rusty is the sibling of two of the Watkins’ other dogs.
Hume council received a complaint about the dogs in late March and ordered the couple to rehome Rusty and Leon after an investigation found that they were unregistered. Ms Watkins described the dogs as her children. “Rusty has been rehomed twice and it didn’t work out either time and caused him a lot of stress and anxiety,” she said. “We took Leon in to rehome him, but when we found out about the amount of disfigurement in his legs, we thought no one would take him on. An online petition asking the council to allow the dogs to remain together was signed by more than 1700 people in five days.
Ms Watkins said the couple had made an “honest mistake” in not notifying the council that Leon and Rusty were living with them. Council corporate services director Daryl Whitfort said the council was required to enforce the conditions of the Watkins’ permit. “We understand animals, especially cats and dogs, are beloved companions for many people and we make every effort to encourage responsible pet ownership while balancing the need to protect the amenity of a residential area,” he said. “This means the dogs exceeding the permit allocation for a property are required to be removed.”
Council has ordered that two of the samoyeds must be rehomed. (Supplied)
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Name grilling for local cheeses By Laura Michell A Thomastown cheese maker fears his family-owned business won’t survive if the European Union succeeds in a push to ban Australian producers from using household food names such as feta and parmesan. The European Union is pushing for its free trade agrement with Australia to include labelling rules that would prevent common cheese names from being used to describe Australian products. Among the names Australian producers
would be prevented from using are feta, parmesan, halloumi and taleggio. Floridia Cheese director Mauro Montalto said the company, which started in 1952, was based on traditional Italian cheese making. The company produces feta, parmesan and halloumi among other cheese varieties. “These common brands were established years ago, our lives have been built around these names – this is our livelihood,” Mr Montalto said. “We have invested a lot of hard work and capital to build the name recognition we now have in the marketplace.
“If we were to lose the ability to use common names, I seriously doubt if we would survive, and more than 60 years of family heritage and tradition would be lost.” If the European Union’s plan is successful, Australian producers would need to re-name and re-market their products. Mr Montalto said Floridia’s products were based on traditional cheese varieties, meaning it did not have flexibility in terms of names. “Our business model will be unsustainable as we could no longer use long-established branding and product names,” he said.
“We could potentially face reduced consumer demand and sales, if they adjust at all.” Whittlesea council will write to local federal MPS and Victorian senators to lobby the federal government. Cr Tom Joseph, who raised the issue after being contacted by a number of the municipality’s cheese producers, said the government had a duty to respect Australian jobs and businesses. “If the Australian Government caves in, it will be difficult for the cheese-making industry,” he said.
Man dies in Mill Park dog attack
Emily, Angelina and Louis are catching fishing fever at Yarrambat Lake. (Supplied)
Rainbow trout a lure for fisher folk Yarrambat Lake is dstined to become a fishing hot spot after being topped up with 1000 rainbow trout. The trout were grown at the Victorian Fisheries Authority’s Snobs Creek hatchery and released at a catchable size. The fish were among more than 32,000
rainbow trout released into 80 bodies of water across the state. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said rainbow trout were a great species for inexperienced fishers because they were easy to catch and took a wide range of baits and lures. She said the fish were funded by recreational
fishing licence fees and a $35 million state government Target One Million drive to get more people fishing more often. For more information about catch limits, visit vfa.vic.gov.au/fishingguide
A man has died as a result of being attacked by a pet dog in Mill Park. Police were called to a house on Ancona Drive about 6.40pm on July 10 following reports a man had been attacked by a dog. They arrived at the scene to find that the man, aged in his 60s, had died and that a woman had been seriously injured. Police fired shots to stop the dog from continuing to attack the woman. The dog, which is believed to be an American Staffordshire terrier, was contained in the house and a Whittlesea council ranger was called. The animal was euthanised. The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Neighbours told The Age the woman tried desperately to save the man, who was in a wheelchair, while other neighbours tried to spray the dog with a hose to calm it down. The dog is believed to belong to a family member. Whittlesea council partnerships, planning and engagement director Liana Thompson said the dog was not registered in Whittlesea and there had been no previous reports to the council about the dog. “This is a terribly sad situation and we offer our deepest condolences to the family,” she said. “The dog was euthanised [on July 10] and the council will continue to assist Victoria Police with their investigation.”
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Campaign to start hearts A campaign to upgrade 60 defibrillators across Northern Health’s services with the help of the community has been launched by the Northern Health Foundation. The foundation is striving to raise $450,000 between now and October to upgrade the defibrillators. Northern Health cardiology director and divisional director of emergency services, Professor Bill van Gaal said the upgrades would ensure the best equipment was available to northern suburbs residents experiencing heart failure. “Whilst early CPR is crucial in the event of a cardiac arrest, defibrillators are
ultimately what is needed to restart your heart. It is important these are readily accessible and easy to use for our staff,” Professor van Gaal said. “Help us help you - restart your heart.” Northern Health chief operating officer Jane Poxon said community members and local businesses could donate to the campaign. “Great and ever improving health care is no accident. It also depends on the generosity of our wonderful donors,” she said. “It takes a community to create a great service.” Details: nhfoundation.org.au Laura Michell
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Whittlesea residents can have their cats desexed at a reduced price until October. RSPCA Victoria has joined with Whittlesea council to offer the reduced fees, which range from $25-$40 for male cats and $25-50 for female cats. The fee includes vaccination and microchipping if required. Bookings: rspcavic.org/catdesexing FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Injured roos get app attention By Laura Michell Reporting injured kangaroos will become easier – Wildlife Victoria has signed up to a smartphone app that can detail the location of animals needing help. Wildlife Victoria has joined up to the Snap, Send, Solve app, which will enable people to lodge reports and photos of injured native wildlife. Reports will pinpoint the locations of injured animals and help rescuers to identify their species.
The app move comes as Wildlife Victoria named Whittlesea and Hume as Victorian top spots for reports about injured animals in 2017-18. Epping was named as the suburb where animals were most likely to be injured. Whittlesea council last month held a community forum about living with kangaroos in response to community concerns about the number of kangaroos being hit by cars in Mernda and South Morang. Wildlife Victoria chief executive Megan Davidson said that in 2017-18, 8000 injured kangaroos were reported to the organisation
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across the state. More than 6000 of them were hit by cars. “The northern growth corridor is a high-risk area,” she said. “[Kangaroos] are hit on the road in growth communities because housing developments and commercial developments are displacing them.
“It has been a very bad season for injured kangaroos on the road.” Ms Davidson said that in June, Wildlife Victoria was called to 36 injured animals in South Morang and 26 in Epping, making those suburbs two of the most reported areas. “The more we can raise awareness and get people thinking about wildlife and preventing accidents, the better,” she said. “At the very least people can be the eyes and ears of animals and report them if they get injured. Slow down and keep your eye open. If you see a kangaroo, you are likely to see more.”
Call out for kitten carers The search is on for purrfect foster carers to look after a northern suburbs shelter’s most vulnerable felines. The Cat Protection Society of Victoria is urging all cat-lovers to consider becoming foster carers to cats who are not quite ready for adoption. The Greensborough shelter particularly needs carers who are willing to bottle feed neonate kittens. South Morang resident and the shelter’s foster care co-ordinator Rachael Meighan said the foster care program ensured cats received all the medical and behavioural care they need to prepare for life in their forever home. Ms Meighan has been a foster carer with The Cat Protection Society of Victoria for three years, looking after 156 cats in that time. “I love every single cat and kitten that comes through my home, but my absolute passion is neonate kittens or bottle babies,” she said.
“They are hard work but it is so rewarding helping these vulnerable little kittens reach the next phase of their lives.” Ms Meighan said foster carers are supplied with everything they need to look after the cats. “We train our foster carers on a range of skills including to bottle feed and care for neonate kittens if caring for neonates is something they want to do,” she said. “The goal is to prepare our new carers and equip them with the skills they need before kitten season starts later in the year.” Details: catprotection.com.au/ fostercarefund Laura Michell
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Young heroes honoured By Laura Michell Three northern suburbs youngsters have been hailed as heroes after their quick-thinking ensured their mums received urgent medical help. Doreen’s Sharnie Taylor, Craigieburn’s Hayley Martin and Meadow Heights’ Hilal Mohamad were among 27 youngsters to receive junior triple zero hero awards recently. The trio all made calls to triple zero to request an ambulance for their mums. Sharnie, 10, made to the call to triple zero in May 2018 after her mum, Laurie Delmore, collapsed.
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Ms Delmore is type one diabetic and is unable to tell when her blood sugars become dangerously low. She has an assistance dog to alert her to the danger, but on the morning of the triple zero call, Ms Delmore had asked Sharnie to keep the dog in a bedroom while she mopped the floor. “I mopped to my bedroom and that is all I remember,” Ms Delmore said. “Sharnie saved my life … I was very lucky she was there.” Ms Delmore, who has since listened to a recording of Sharnie’s triple zero call, said she was proud of her daughter for remaining calm and following the calltaker’s instructions. Hayley, 8, received the award after calling triple zero when her mum said there was something wrong with her heart. The Emergency Services Telecommunications
Above: Sharnie with her mum Laurie Delmore. (Damjan Janevski)
Right: Hayley and Hilal receive their awards. (Pictures: Supplied)
Authority (ESTA) operator who took Hayley’s call said she showed maturity while making the call, ensuring her mum got the help she needed. Hilal, 11, called triple zero after his mum, Rima had an epileptic fit while pregnant. The junior triple zero heroes were nominated by ESTA’s triple zero operators.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Lisa Neville said all of the young heroes had shown bravery beyond their years. “The bravery and courage these young Victorian show during emergencies, often involving their loved ones, is truly inspirational and I congratulate them on their outstanding efforts,” she said.
Plastic recycle plant opens A recycling plant capable of processing 70,000 tonnes of plastic a year has opened in Somerton. Advanced Circular Polymers’ $20 million facility is expected to be able to recycle half of all plastics currently recovered across Victoria. Advanced Circular Polymers founder Harry Wang decided to build the plant three years ago, when he realised an Australian solution was needed for turning plastic waste into a resource. The plant will be powered by renewable energy from a wind farm near Ballarat and features cutting edge technology which can sort and clean plastics by polymer type and to specific customer requirements. “Rather than plastic being collected, sent overseas, reprocessed then sent back to Australia, we saw an opportunity to close the loop and find a sustainable solution,” Mr Wang said. “We are big supporters of reducing plastic pollution as a first step, but while there is still plastic to be recycled we should be doing our best to capture what we can. “We should treat plastic like a gold. It is a precious resource that can be used in production again and again.” The state government provided $500,000 from its resource recovery infrastructure fund for the plant. Energy, Environment and Climate change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the plant would help make Victoria the home of recycling. Laura Michell
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Construction means disruption By Laura Michell Mernda train passengers will face rolling disruptions to services in coming weeks as part of a winter construction blitz on the rail network. Buses will replace trains on sections of the train line during July and August to allow construction of Reservoir’s new elevated station directly above the existing station platforms. The elevated station is being built as part of level crossing removal works on High Street which will see a rail bridge built over the road. Services will be affected between July 19 and August 4, with trains running express through Reservoir station which will be closed. Buses will replace trains between Epping and Thornbury stations from 8.30pm on Friday, July 19, to the last train on Sunday, July 21, as well as from 8.30pm to the last train each night from Monday, July 22, to Thursday, July 25. Buses will replace trains between Mernda and Thornbury from 8.30pm on Friday, July 26, to the last train on Sunday, July 28. On Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, buses will replace trains between Epping and Thornbury stations from 8.30pm to the last train each night, and again from 8.30pm on Friday, August 2, to the last train on Sunday, August 4. Public Transport Minister Melissa Horne urged passengers to allow extra travel time as works to remove the level crossing ramp up. “I thank passengers for their patience while we deliver these vital works and encourage them to plan ahead and allow extra time to get where they’re going,” she said. Public Transport Victoria has warned passengers to expect other public transport services and roads to be busier than usual during the construction blitz.
Yan Yean youth council set up Young people living in Yan Yean are being encouraged to have their say on the future of their area. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green is launching a youth advisory council for the electorate, which will comprise young people aged 15 to 24 from Whittlesea, Mitchell and Nillumbik. The youth advisory council will provide young people with a platform to share their opinions and ideas. The group will meet bi-monthly with Ms Green to discuss local issues, learn about the parliamentary system and determine their priorities and projects. Participants will also engage with community leaders and visit Parliament House. “There are so many incredible, passionate and community-minded young people in our electorate,” Ms Green said. “This is an exciting opportunity for our young people to be involved in a program that will develop local initiatives for prevalent youth issues such as mental health, public transport and much more.” Young people can apply to be part of the council by submitting an application in writing or via video by Friday, August 9. Details: daniellegreen.com.au/yan-yeanyouth-advisory-council Laura Michell
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MY PLACE Craigieburn mum Uroos Raza has been nominated for the leadership and influencer categories at the AusMumpreneur awards, for her work with the Pakistani community in Melbourne. She speaks with Laura Michell. What is your connection to Hume?
having gone through the immigration process and then becoming a mother, I realised the pain women go through due to leaving behind family and friends overseas and later loneliness with a baby at home; that then became the subject of my blogs. When I met the women in my group, I further realized how deep-rooted the problem was with immigration and loneliness from childbirth. I wanted to make the women aware of how they can seek help just like I did and create a platform where they can find friends and help easily.
I migrated to Australia in 2006 from Abu Dhabi (UAE). Hume has been my home for the past seven years after we moved here in 2013 after having my daughter. What do you like about where you live? I live in new side of Craigieburn and surrounded by beautiful Highland and Aston Parks, newly built Craigieburn Junction, Craigieburn Central, Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre and Craigieburn Library. I love being in the middle of colour, life and culture of Craigieburn.
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What, if anything, would you like to change?
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Despite living in the middle of a happening Craigieburn, to keep my daughter Eliza engaged I have to go to numerous websites to register or even to find out about the activities going on. As a problem solver and working in IT, I developed an ActiveKidsWorld app that would connect parents with kids activities providers as part of a business startup workshop organized by Hume council’s StartNorth co-working space. My idea won the prize and I am currently working on developing it with the launch in the next school holidays. You were recently nominated for AusMumpreneur Awards in the Leadership and Influencer categories – what does it mean to you?
that Australia is a land of opportunities and regardless of my colour, caste and creed my efforts in my community have been recognized and appreciated. I am a very proud Australian.
It reinforces my strong and long-held belief
How long have you been running your own
blog, and what prompted you to start it? I started a Facebook group which was called initially Pakistani Women in Craigieburn in 2014 in an effort to meet other women for friendships. I started blogging in 2015 …
As fascinating it is to be a trend setter in a community, not many realise the responsibility of social values being passed on. When I pick projects, the first thing that comes in my mind is what role model will I be setting for my daughter and other younger generation who are the future. I have to do my part in this world in making it a better place at the same time making a positive and productive difference. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? My favourite place to spend time is the Craigieburn library which has taught me nursery rhymes when I took my daughter for baby storytimes … to helping me through mid-life transition through a collection of amazing self-help books. The staff are extremely helpful and supportive.
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that need rescuing and how to sew pouches for orphaned kangaroos. At 52 Main Street, 10am-noon. ■ yprl.vic.gov.au
The Craigieburn Probus Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Craigieburn Sporting Club, Craigieburn Road. The group offers fellowship and friendship for fun and active retirees. ■ 8339 7340
Working bee
Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden to bloom by taking part in a working bee on Saturday, July 20, from 10am at the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla. Bring your own gloves and boots and some lunch or morning tea to share. ■ 9205 2306
Budget family cooking
Learn to cook delicious, healthy and cheap meals for your family at Lalor library, 2a May Road, on Saturday, July 20, noon-1.30pm. ■ 9465 2353
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Thinking of giving netball a try? Get in touch with the Broadmeadows Netball Association to take part in its winter competition. The association is looking for players for its women’s and mixed teams. ■ 0417 582 162
Enrol in a retail skills course, take part in sewing sessions or learn how to make Boomerang Bags and upcycle toys at Thomastown Neighbourhood House, 52 Main Street, during semester two. ■ 8376 6937 The Victorian government’s Small Business Bus will visit Bundoora Square Shopping Centre, 33-47 Plenty Road, on Monday, July 22, to provide mentoring to help you develop your business ideas and capabilities. Bookings required. ■ 9217 2492
E-waste recycling
Get rid of your unwanted small household electrical items at a free e-waste recycling drop-off event on Saturday, July 27, at 68-98 Houston Street, Epping, 10am-2pm. ■ 9401 0579
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Refine your sketching skills, learn to mix colours like a pro and paint creatively with acrylics at Broadmeadows library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, for 10 weeks from Thursday, July 25, 6.30-8pm. Bookings required. ■ 9356 6900
Whittlesea history
Step back in time with a photo exhibition exploring Whittlesea’s history in industry throughout the past 150 years. At the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57 Laurel Street on Sunday, July 28, 1-5pm.
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Wildlife rescuers
The Wildlife Rescuers will be at Thomastown library on Thursday, July 18, to talk about the different types of wildlife
The Nannas Makers Market is on at the Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Road, Mernda, on Saturday, July 25, 10am-1pm. There will be handcrafted items for sale, as well as opportunities to learn lost crafts. ■ facebook.com/nannasmakersmarket
Open house
Take a peak inside one of Hume’s most architecturally and historically significant buildings, Woodlands Historic Homestead, at Living Legends, Woodlands Historic Park on July 27 and 28 from 10am. ■ openhousemelbourne.org/building/ woodlands-homestead
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Whittlesea Pacers had a tough weekend in Big V action. The club’s men’s division 1 side put up a fight against the Collingwood All Stars, but fell short. The margin was just three points at half-time, before the All Stars stepped it up in the third quarter, to lead by 11 points at the main break. It was an even last quarter, with the Pacers winning it, but it didn’t matter with the All Stars winning by nine points. Emmerson Potts-Broughton top scored with 12 points. The loss is the Pacers sixth in a row, with the side sitting 12th. The Pacers have three matches over two weekends to end their season. The Pacers’ state championship women’s side, without an injured Dani Reinwald, struggled against the Keilor Thunder, losing 88-37. The Thunder were on a mission early and were up by 28 points at half-time. They continued that in the second half, keeping the Pacers to just 15 points for the half. Rachel Bell, who played all 40 minutes, top scored for the Pacers with 26 points, while also pulling down 11 rebounds. She had little support, with the next highest scorer with four points. The Pacers sit eighth. The Pacers this week face Hume City Broncos, who currently sit equal second. Tara Murray Roxburgh Park’s Ryan Micallef. (Shawn Smits)
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the Eagles the lead. He was happy with how the group responded in the second half. “The effort was good and we regrouped in the second half.” Jason Dolevski and Jayden Veljanovski were the goal scorers for Lalor. While missing several players had an impact, Sterjovski said it was pleasing to give a number of players an opportunity at the higher level. “It was great to see the young boys step up,” he said. “We had seven or eight under-20 boys have a run. They are the future of the club. “A few of the boys from the reserves who stepped up have been training with me every week.” Despite not coming away with the win, the result moves Lalor to the top of the table. They are equal on points with Strathmore, which suffered a loss to Williamstown, which
sits six points behind the top two sides. Lalor face third-placed Williamstown this week. Sterjovski said they were hoping to have some players return this week. He said they were coming off not their best period of football, with only two wins out of their last five matches. “We’re still top of the table, which is a positive,” he said. In other results, Upfield defeated Westvale 4-0. Upfield sits fourth, eight points behind the top two teams. Sixth-placed Craigieburn City had a 1-1 draw with Point Cook. In state league 1 north-west, Whittlesea lost to Essendon Royals 4-0. In state league 2 north-west, Hume United defeated Moreland United 3-1 and Mill Park drew with Geelong Rangers, 2-2. Epping City’s game with Altona East Phoenix was postponed. Tara Murray
City set to make history By Tara Murray Hume City has broken through to make the Dockerty Cup final. After making the semi finals in 2015, 2016 and 2017, Hume has finally been able to take it the next step and make it through to the final. A win in the final would give the side its first title since being re-named Hume City in 2009. Hume coach Nick Hegarty, who played in all of those past semi-finals, said it was pretty exciting for the playing group and that they deserved the opportunity. “It’s a good achievement for the group,” he said. “It’s our fourth attempt in five years and it’s nice to take the voodoo away. “From what I gather it’s the first final for the club and I don’t think we’ve won anything. “It’s important to take that next step.” Hegarty admits they were lucky to get the win last Tuesday, with the only goal coming through Marko Delic in the 41st minute of the 1-0 win. “Moreland Zebras would have been frustrated and disappointed that they didn’t get more out of the game. “A lucky goal was the difference. Whether it was a wonder goal or a fluke … Marko will say it was a wonder goal and it was a great goal from the kid.” Having taken the lead into half time, Hume went more defensive in the second half. Hegarty said it was about making sure that they kept the lead. “We changed tactics in the second half and let them try and break us down, which they couldn’t. “We have a great defence record, the best in the top flight, so we were really confident there. “They put on a lot of pressure.” The win sets up a finals showdown with Melbourne Knights, which beat the Bulleen Lions 2-1. Speaking before the Knights win against Bulleen Lions, Hegarty said they were planning to have a look at the game, which was played at their home ground. He said either way it would be a tough final on August 10. The game will be played at Kingston Heath. Hume was back in action on Saturday against ladder-leaders Avondale in the National Premier League. They weren’t able to keep their momentum, losing 3-0. Despite the loss Hume remains in the top six. They face South Melbourne at home on Saturday evening. In NPL2 west, Whittlesea Ranges’ four game winning streak came to an end against top of the table Werribee City. The Ranges lost 1-0. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JULY 16, 2019
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Highlanders continue to build club Hume Hockey Club continues to build in the Hockey Victoria winter competition. In their third year, the Highlanders have three senior sides and two junior teams. While their top men’s side, pennant G, will miss finals, their other two sides currently sit fourth. The women’s metro B north west side is looking to play finals for a second straight year, while their men’s metro B north west team is also on track for finals. President Harry Mason said both of those sides had good chances to take out premierships. He said they were still one of the smaller clubs around, but were continuing to grow. “Our senior pennant G side, I’m not sure if they will be in finals this year,” he said. “It’s not the same team as last year, a few different challenges and some new faces around the club. “The other two sides are looking good and could win premierships. “Hopefully a few good wins keep coming and we could have three premierships [senior and junior] hanging on the wall.” On the weekend, Hume’s pennant G side had a 3-2 win against TEM. The win is the Highlanders fourth of the season. The men’s metro side had a 7-2 loss to Altona, while their women’s metro side had a 4-0 win against Melton. On the junior side, the Highlanders have under-14 and under-10s. Mason said it was pleasing to see how both sides were going. “The under-14s [sitting fourth] are doing quite well, they weren’t competitive last year, so it’s been really good. “The under-10s are having a really good time. A lot have never played any sport before.” Mason said they were also focusing on getting behind causes that are close to the players hearts. They were involved in LGBTQ round and men’s mental health round, wearing clothing to support them. Mason said the club was continuing to build each year.
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Bears lose coach but find form to record solid win Thomastown put a difficult week off the field behind it on Saturday as it overcame Fitzroy Stars in their Northern Football League division 2 clash. The Bears announced on Thursday night on Facebook it had made the decision to part ways with coach Ben Chapman immediately after two and half years. Assistant coach Scott Plant took the reins on Saturday and will coach out the season. Bears president Rob Mazniovski said the committee made the decision in what was in the best interests of the club. “It was a big week for the club and it’s something that we don’t take lightly. “The executive committee has a duty of care to do what is best for the club. “We wish Ben all the best.”
Chapman, who has since joined Tullamarine as an assistant coach, commented on the club’s post that the decision was made after he told the club he wouldn’t be coaching on next season. Despite the change of coaches during the week, the Bears played some of their best football in recent weeks. Mazniovski said several players had been out of form which had seen inconsistent results. “The boys responded with a great four quarter effort,” he said. “It was a such a big game. We had dropped a couple of games we shouldn’t have dropped. It had been a bad five weeks.” It was team effort on Saturday against the Stars which got them over the line. The Bears led from start to finish in the 14.15
(99)-5.11 (41) win. Anthony Capeci returned to form up forward with five goals, while Matthew Vasilevski, Adrian Natoli and Dylan Chapman were named the side’s best. Mazniovski said the most pleasing thing was that it was an even spread across the board. “We had a fair few guys out of form heading into this match,” he said. “It was a team performance from the first to 23rd player. You could have picked 18-20 blokes in the best on ground.” The win, the Bears fifth, keeps them in fourth position, with five rounds remaining. The Bears this week face bottom side Epping. Mazniovski said they couldn’t take anyone lightly on the run home. “Our destiny is in our own hands,” he said.
Broncos in a thriller
“We keep winning, we play finals. “There are no easy games and we have to take each week as it comes. “Epping always matches up well on us so we have to come to play.” In other results, second-placed Whittlesea had a big win against Epping. The Eagles kept the Pingers goal-less, in the 20.16 (136)-0.4 (4) result. In division 1, Bundoora suffered a third straight loss, this time losing to Macleod, 11.8 (74)-8.8 (56). The Bulls sit seventh, percentage outside the top four. Laurimar and Mernda had wins in division 3, while South Morang suffered a loss. Tara Murray
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By Tara Murray Some late Nicole Zammit magic for an undermanned Hume City Broncos outfit helped the side secure a crucial win against the Werribee Devils in Big V women’s state championship. In a battle between two sides that will be in the finals mix, the match was decided in the last five minutes. Not much separated the two teams all night, with the Devils leading by two points heading into the final quarter. It looked like it would go down to the wire, before Zammit hit fire. An eight point run took the Broncos from one point down to seven points up and the rest was history with the Broncos winning 72-64. Broncos vice-president Glen Milner said Zammit put in a most valuable player performance. He said Zammit was able to counter the zone that Werribee played for most of the last quarter. “She just did what she does best,” he said. “She has the self belief and is playing her fifth year at Hume. “She has a wise basketball head on her shoulders and plays as a leader. “She got eight of the last points to steer us home.” Zammit finished the game with 29 points, five rebounds and nine assists. BreAnna Brock chipped in with 22 points and 10 rebounds. For the Broncos, the win was a massive one. Kristy Rinaldi, Azia Bishop and Bianca Babic all missed the game due to the flu, with Rinaldi spending time in hospital. Teyla Evans, who played on Saturday night, didn’t train throughout the week, as she was also sick with the flu. Coach Dee Butler also missed the game due to commitments with the Australian under-19 team. She will also miss the next two games. Milner, who was assistant coach on the night, said the others stepped up when they needed to. “Paige [Tawaf] came off the bench [and started] and played good minutes. “Sophie Brynes did a great job on Sarah Elsworthy keeping her to 10 points. “Jess [Azzopardi] was huge on the bench and did a fantastic job on Maxine Allan in the last quarter. “Everyone played a role.” Milner said while they were undermanned, the Devils were also missing import Alisia Jenkins with a knee injury. The Broncos have two more rounds before finals. They face the Whittlesea Pacers and Southern Peninsula Sharks. While the Broncos are assured a finals berth, what position they finish is unclear. They sit one game behind the Sunbury Jets and equal on wins with the Werribee Devils and Keilor Thunder. The Broncos, though, have lost the
Georgia Patrikios. (Shawn Smits)
NAB League
Calder Cannons skipper Georgia Patrikios capped off a strong NAB AFL Women’s under-18 Championships when she was named the player of the championships. Patrikios, who played for Vic Metro, showed her class as Vic Metro went through undefeated. She was also named Metro’s best player. With teams playing an uneven number of matches, there was no overall champion, but Metro was the only team to remain undefeated.
VSDCA
Plenty Valley will start its Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south season on the road against Coburg on October 5. The Bats, who won the north-east title last season, will then play at home the following round against St Bernards.
EDFL
Craigieburn looks set to finish with the wooden spoon in the Essendon District Football League Women’s premier division. Facing Pascoe Vale in a bottom of the table clash, it was the Panthers who got the win, 2.4 (16)-1.1 (7), leaving them a game clear of Craigieburn. In division 1, Tullamarine’s finals hopes suffered a setback, losing to Moonee Valley, 5.6 (36)-1.0 (6).
Northern FL
South Morang had a good win against St Mary’s in Northern Football League Women’s division 2 on Sunday. The Lions dominated the game in the 8.10 (58)-0.2 (2) win. In division 3, Laurimar beat Wallan in a thriller, 5.3 (33)-4.8 (32), while Mernda lost to Montmorency 2, 6.7 (43)-3.3 (21). Nicole Zammit came up big late for the Hume City Broncos. (Shawn Smits)
head-to-head battle with all three sides, which could hurt come finals time. Milner said they just have to keep winning. “We have to keep racking up the wins and hopefully they drop matches so we can get that crucial advantage come finals time.”
The Broncos men’s side suffered an upset loss against the Devils on Saturday night. The Devils won the high scoring affair, 122-117. Jordan Coleman was the star for the Broncos, with 40 points.
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