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‘Toxic’ council blasted By Laura Michell A state MP is calling for the councillors responsible for the “hiring and firing” of Whittlesea council chief executives in recent years to stand down at the next election. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green raised concerns about the number of people who have been appointed to the role of council chief executive in the past three-and-a-half years. Acting chief executive Kelvin Spiller is the fourth person to hold the role since 2016. Long-term chief executive David Turnbull was replaced by former CFA chief executive Michael Wootten in April 2016. Mr Wootten’s contract with council was terminated in March 2017. Chief executive Simon Overland was appointed in July 2017, but announced he was taking indefinite leave from the council on November 20, citing health and safety concerns. He has blamed the behaviour of some councillors for his decision to take leave. Mr Spiller was appointed acting chief executive on November 23. Ms Green said the number of changes at the top was a sign of a “very sick organisation”. “Each CEO that has been moved on has been moved on by those that appointed them. The time for councillors throwing their weight around has got to end,” she said. “I call on those responsible for the hiring and firing to rule themselves out of running for council again in October [2020] … they have shown themselves singularly unable to run the City of Whittlesea.” Ms Green has twice raised concerns about the council in Parliament. In March 2017, she asked the Local Government Minister to intervene amid concerns about a “culture of bullying and abuse of councillor power”. Last month, she said the council had become a “toxic workplace”. Speaking to Star Weekly last week, Ms Green said she had been told a number of senior council officers were also on stress leave. “Four CEOs in three-and-a-half years is the sign of an incredibly dysfunctional council. The ratepayers and the residents deserve better,” she said. Ms Green has raised her concerns with the Australian Services Union and plans to speak with the Local Government Inspectorate. “I have witnessed extremely poor behaviour from councillors and I will be reporting that to the Local Government Inspectorate. I should have done so in the past … it’s got to stop,” she said. “[The inspectorate] needs to … take a very close look at what is going on.”
Christmas comes early It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Broadmeadows. The Broadmeadows Civic Plaza will be transformed into a festive extravaganza on Friday for the annual Christmas in the Plaza event. Hume mayor Carly Moore said the event brought family and friends together for an evening of fun and entertainment. “Christmas in the Plaza is an opportunity for families, friends and shoppers to experience a Christmas concert and festive atmosphere in the heart of Broadmeadows,” she said. “The highlight of the evening will be the visit from Santa, who will be ready to listen to any Christmas wishes just a couple of weeks prior to his busy Christmas delivery.” The event will include live music and roving entertainment, face-painting, Christmas crafts and a jumping castle. Santa and his helpers will be available for photos throughout the evening. It’s on from 4.30-8.30pm at 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. Details: hume.vic.gov.au Gladstone Park Primary pupils Natasha, Sophie and Gary. (Damjan Janevski) 201423_06
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New plan for road duplication By Laura Michell The duplication of Mickleham Road could be done in stages under a new proposal from the Department of Transport. The department is investigating the staged and interim upgrade of the road in the hope the project can receive funding from the state government. According to the department, the interim upgrade would mean the road would initially be widened to two lanes. Greenvale residents, Aitken College and
Hume council have been campaigning for Mickleham Road to be duplicated for a number of years amid concerns population growth in Greenvale, Craigieburn and Mickleham is putting too much strain on the road. According to the council, 28,590 vehicles a day used Mickleham Road in 2019, up from 15,313 vehicles in 2013. The department’s decision to investigate the staged upgrade of the road follows a letter to Hume council from Planning Minister Richard Wynne, in which he states the duplication should begin within five years.
The letter, which has been seen by Star Weekly, says the project, along with upgrades to Somerton Road, has been labelled as high priority. High priority projects are recommended to commence within five years. “I acknowledge that traffic volumes have increased on parts of Mickleham Road and Somerton Road, and that significant road upgrades are required to support the growth occurring in the northern growth corridor of Melbourne,” Mr Wynne said. “I recently wrote to [Roads] Minister [Jaala]
Pulford about prioritising the Mickleham Road upgrade.” Hume councillor Joseph Haweil said that while Mr Wynne had not made a commitment to duplicate the road, he had conceded that the work needed to be done. “What we have got really is an admission, a concession by the minister that Mickleham and Somerton roads probably do not have the capacity to deal with the growth in the area,” he said. “These are country single lane roads that no longer meet the fact that this is the outer suburbs not the country any more.”
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Closing the generation gap Whittlesea council is on a mission to connect the municipality’s younger and older communities. Inspired by a recent televised social experiment, which involved elderly people in a retirement community being joined by a group of four-year-olds, the council is looking for groups that are interested in adding intergenerational activities to their program.
Mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova said intergenerational activities were beneficial for children and older people. “Be it an annual event or a weekly program they all add value to the wellbeing of children and older people,” she said. “Intergenerational activities have many positive benefits for both children and older people including improved social
development and learning for children and better physical and mental health for older adults. “We can all learn something from each other, no matter what the age.” To learn more about the council’s intergenerational project, call 9407 5966.
Two commercial bus services have been grounded following a bus safety blitz at Melbourne Airport. Bus Safety Victoria, police and Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria conducted the blitz last week, targeting non-compliant services. Bus Safety Victoria director Lisa Faldon said 37 buses were checked during the surprise operation. One commercial bus service was grounded after it was found to be operated by a person who was not accredited to run a commercial service. The other service was grounded after checks uncovered it was being run using a 16-seat vehicle instead of one with a maximum capacity of 12 seats. Ms Faldon said two drivers were issued with infringement notices for using an unroadworthy vehicle or trailer on a highway, while eight drivers received infringements after errors were found in their work diaries. Defect notices were issued for six buses found to be unroadworthy and for six unroadworthy trailers. The operators of two buses may be issued with infringement notices after it was discovered the buses were not equipped with operating fire extinguishers. “A regulator must hold all operators to the one standard because the bottom line is that safety for passengers, drivers and other road users is paramount,” Ms Faldon said. “Bus operators should expect to see us anywhere, anytime.” Laura Michell
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Solar rebate recharged More households across Whittlesea and Hume are set to benefit from the state government’s solar battery rebates. The government recently added 80 postcodes to the solar homes program, meaning households in Mernda, Doreen, South Morang, Whittlesea, Donnybrook, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Mickleham, Kalkallo, Coolaroo and Meadow Height are now eligible for rebates. Households in eligible postcodes can apply for a solar battery rebate of up to $4838. To be eligible for the rebate, households must have an existing solar PV system equal or larger than 5kW, have a household income of
less than $180,000 and have not taken part in the solar homes program before. They must also work with a retailer to obtain approval for a battery from their distribution network service provider before applying for a rebate. Solar Homes Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the rebate expansion would enable more people to store cheaper, cleaner energy from their rooftop. “We’re giving more Victorians the tools to take control of their energy bills and be part of our efforts to tackle climate change,” she said.
A timeline in last week’s Star Weekly named Whittlesea councillor Mary Lalios as one of five councillors to email council chief executive Simon Overland in December 2018 to raise concerns about him remaining in the role during the Lawyer X royal commission. Cr Lalios is maintaining she was not one of the councillors involved in the email. Star Weekly published the original story in December 2018.
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Whittlesea house prices on rise By Laura Michell The real estate market in Whittlesea and Hume is showing signs of recovery, according to a new report from CoreLogic. Property data and analytics provider CoreLogic’s November Home Value Index reveals median house prices rose 2.2 per cent between October and November in the Whittlesea-Wallan statistical area, which takes in all of the City of Whittlesea. Overall median house prices in Whittlesea-Wallan are up 4.4 per cent since
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ripple outwards to the more affordable areas.” Mr Lawless said there were a variety of factors supporting the market recovery, including low stock levels. He expects more houses to hit the market in the first quarter of 2020. “We’re seeing advertised stock levels persistently low, creating a sense of urgency in the market as buyer demand picks up,” he said. “There’s also the prospect that interest rates are likely to fall further over the coming months and an improvement in housing affordability following the recent downturn are other factors supporting a lift in values.”
New artists emerge to understand the fragile natural environment. “Best in Show is an opportunity for both artists to exhibit substantial bodies of work exploring key themes from different cultural backgrounds,” Cr Moore said. “These artists employ deeply poetic and symbolic imagery to interpret the world around them. “Hume’s gallery spaces provide opportunities for the community to experience artistic expression in a range of mediums and I encourage the community to support two emerging artists.” Best in Show is at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery at the Hume Global Learning Centre, Craigieburn until February 2. Laura Michell Amicus Atman and Emiliano Fernandez with their work. (Damjan Janevski). 201744_03
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Two emerging artists will showcase their take on the world at a new exhibition in Craigieburn. The Best in Show exhibition features works by Amicus Atman and Emiliano Fernandez. The up-and-coming artists were selected for the exhibition after taking part in Emerge in the North’s Meeting Point exhibition in Broadmeadows in August. The annual Meeting Point exhibition provides independent artists with the opportunity to have their work curated and presented to the wider community. Hume mayor Carly Moore said the work of Atman and Fernandez were chosen for the Best in Show exhibition by a panel of judges. Atman’s work is informed by myth, diversity and psychedelia and explores the purpose of being. Fernandez’s work depicts reality and imagined imagery drawn from the subconscious, and asks people to find new ways
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Final approach for plane spotters By Jessica Micallef Plane spotters will need to find a new place to gaze at landing aircraft as a popular viewing site is set to close for nearby construction. The aircraft viewing area on the corner of Sunbury and Oaklands roads will close at the end of January to make way for a staging area and site office for workers building a nearby 12-megawatt solar farm for Melbourne Airport. The viewing area is a popular destination for locals and tourists to watch planes take off and land. The site is also home to food trucks and coffee vans. Melbourne Airport spokesperson Grant Smith said the “temporary” closure could be up at 18 months. “At this stage we’re anticipating the area will be closed for 12 to 18 months starting at the end of January 2020,” he said. “We don’t have a specific date at this point but the project team will have one for us in the next couple of weeks. “We understand that millions of Victorians all have their own plane spotting story and we appreciate that even the temporary closure of an area like this will be quite emotional for some of our community members.” Mr Smith said alternative viewing spots will be available on Operations Road along the western and southern perimeters of the airfield. However, the decision to close the popular destination has come under fire by staff at Airport Ice Cream and Kebabs. The food truck has called the aircraft viewing area home for nearly two decades and employee Eric said he was disappointed by the decision to close the “known Melbourne icon”. “That’s like telling someone you are going to get sacked,” Eric said. “It’s hard, we have loans to pay, bills to pay.
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A petition created last Monday to rally sell two ice creams. We’ve made this what it is. “This [the viewing area] is also for the public. support and stop the closure of the viewing area had generated more than 3500 signatures in just You get the rich, you get the poor. “It’s a meeting point for everyone. Everyone four days. To view the petition, visit: bit.ly/2P6BJYF comes here. It’s a nice catch-up place.”
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Facing up to the reality of fire CFA chief officer Steve Warrington is urging every Victorian to take responsibility for their safety Victoria is at the start of another hot, dry and difficult fire season. That was clear on November 21 when we called the first ‘Code Red’ fire danger rating in almost 10 years. That day, we saw catastrophic fire conditions with more than 150 fires start. There is no denying that climate change is increasing the frequency, severity and timing of dangerous bushfire weather conditions. More than 30 years ago, Ash Wednesday became a tragic new milestone for fire conditions in our state when 75 Victorians and South Australians lost their lives. The majority of these deaths occurred as people attempted to
evacuate at the last minute. These deaths, coupled with research on the flammability of buildings, led to the general idea that if you couldn’t leave well ahead of a fire, the safest thing was to stay and defend. That approach was supported by fire services for many years. Tragically … the 2009 Victorian bushfires introduced us to catastrophic bushfire conditions, the likes of which had never been seen in modern Australia. We realised that day that staying and defending in catastrophic, or ‘Code Red’ conditions was a futile venture with the most heartbreaking outcomes. And that’s why we talk incessantly about leaving early. Weather
conditions have changed. Fires have changed. Our behaviour must now change too. As a fire agency, we fear that Victorians are sliding into a ‘wait and see’ mentality with no clear plan or trigger point of what to do and when. We are heading back to the attitudes which saw dozens of people die on Ash Wednesday. This fire season, we are asking every Victorian living in high-risk fire areas to take responsibility for their own safety. The only way to guarantee that you will survive a fire on days of Extreme or Code Red conditions, is leave early and not be there. No home, farm or business is worth your life.
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Being prepared is key Whittlesea residents are being encouraged to prepare their properties for summer, with the start of the fire season only a few weeks away. Cr Lawrie Cox said warmer and drier than average conditions were forecast for summer, bringing an increased risk of fire and heatwaves. “If you live or work close to grassland, parks or paddocks, you could be at risk of fire this summer,” he said. “For your safety, you need to understand your risks and have a plan. Know what to do on hot, dry windy days and plan for all situations.” Cr Cox thanked Whittlesea’s emergency service for the vital role they play in the community during extreme weather, heat and fire events. “Our emergency services personnel would
say they are simply doing their job. But I want you to know that we will always be grateful to you for your tireless work, especially during the dangerous situations in which you frequently work,” he said. The council recently hosted a regional management exercise with 14 councils from across the northern and western suburbs. The exercise focused on a major flood incident and involved more than 180 personnel, emergency services, staff and community organisations. The exercise provided a safe learning environment for council staff to develop their roles and responsibilities. Senior Sergeant Glen Parker, Whittlesea council emergency management officer Peter Duncombe, SES member Kevin Lilley, Banyule council’s Kelly Massouras and SES member Seb La Spina. (Supplied)
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An ace for passion A passion for boosting tennis participation rates among under-represented playing groups has helped West Lalor Tennis Club coach Yvonne Fantin secure a national coaching award. Ms Fantin, who has been coaching for more than 20 years, received the award for coaching excellence at a club at the annual Australian Tennis Awards last week. She received Tennis Victoria’s coaching excellence award earlier this year. Ms Fantin, pictured, manages the coaching services at West Lalor and is a club ambassador, while also running the Topseed Tennis academy. She runs a number of programs to foster the inclusion of under-represented groups in tennis, including people with disabilities, multicultural communities, children with autism and people who identify as LGBTIQ. She said winning the national award was a great honour. “What makes me proud is just to get as many people playing tennis as I can and giving opportunities to as many people as I can, whether it is someone at a beginner level or whether that’s at a higher performance,” Ms Fantin said. “Tennis is part of it, but it’s also about offering life skills and building confidence in kids.” Laura Michell
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The number of decisions being made in secret by Whittlesea council has fallen in the past four years. Latest data from the state government’s Know Your Council website reveals that in 2018-19, just 8.5 per cent of the council’s decisions were made ‘in confidential’. In 2015-16, the council made 38 per cent of its decisions behind closed doors, making it one of the most secretive councils in Melbourne. On average, Victorian councils made 9.55 per cent of decisions ‘in confidential’ in 2018-19. Mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova said the council had worked hard to improve transparency. “It’s important that we are open and transparent with our community and these figures reflect an improving trend,” she said. “The introduction of live streaming of council meetings in the new year is another step towards improving openness and transparency.” The Know Your Council data covers topics including animal management, aquatic facilities, food safety, statutory planning, waste and financial performance. The latest data revealed an increase in animal management costs in Whittlesea, rising from $94.65 per registered animal in 2017-18 to $120.82 in 2018-19. Cr Sterjova said the increase was the result of a new process and service with the RSPCA at the Epping Animal Welfare Facility. She said service costs had increased for Darebin and Moreland councils who also use the facility. Whittlesea recorded a drop in waste collection costs, down from $50 in 2017-18 to $43 in 2018-19, and a decrease in missed bin collections. The council said this was due to a change in contractors.
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MY PLACE Two years ago, Epping’s Megan Ostwald set up Heart and Soul Rescue to help rehome abandoned and neglected cats. She speaks with Laura Michell. What’s your connection to the City of Whittlesea?
help them so I started a Facebook page asking for help from people to cover their vet expenses and to get them into foster care.
I have lived in Epping for 32 years. What do you like about living in Epping? I am close to Westfield Plenty Valley and Pacific Epping shopping centres, and also within walking distance of South Morang train station. It is quiet where I live and there are many local cafes and restaurants nearby. What, if anything, would you change? There’s nothing I would change. Why did you start Heart and Soul Rescue? Over the years, I rescued my own cats and dogs from people who no longer wanted them. I have saved many other animals who were either lost or injured by cars and taken them to vet clinics. In 2017, I was made aware of some stray cats and kittens living in a laneway and wanted to
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How many cats and kittens have you rehomed since the organisation began? Approximately 250. Why should people consider adopting a cat from a rescue group? When you adopt a cat or kitten from a rescue group, not only are you saving a little life, but you are also giving another cat or kitten a chance that can take the place of the adopted cat or kitten. Potentially you are saving two lives. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? When I can, I like to go to local cafes and restaurants for lunch or just a coffee and a chat with a friend.
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Carols by candlelight Get into the festive spirit at Whittlesea council’s Carols by Candlelight on Friday, December 13, 7-9.30pm at the civic centre lawns, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. ■ 9217 2174
Festive songs The University of the Third Age choir will perform festive songs from around the world at Lalor library on Saturday, December 14, 11am-noon. At 2a May Road. ■ 9465 2353
PJ Masks Catboy, Gekko and Owlette from the PJ Masks will take to the stage at Town Hall Broadmeadows on Thursday, January 30. There will be three, 30-minute performances throughout the day and entry is free. Bookings essential. ■ townhallbroadmeadows.com.au/kidsshows Craigieburn Central shopping centre is offering free carousel rides until Tuesday, December 24. At 340 Craigieburn Road. ■ craigieburncentral.com.au
Santa will visit Mill Park library on Thursday, December 12, 6.30-9pm. At 394 Plenty Road. ■ 9437 8189
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Movie night Twilight market Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s last market for 2019 will be a twilight craft market on Thursday, December 12, 6.30-9pm at 52 Main Street. There will be crafts and bric-a-brac for sale, a barbecue and Santa’s workshop. ■ 9464 1864
Head to Lalor library on Thursday, December 12 for a family movie night, from 6-8pm. At 2a May Road. ■ 9465 2353
school term. Classes in cross-training, yoga and boxing. Stockland Cloverton sales and information centre, corner Dwyer Street and Design Way. ■ Livelifegetactive.com
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Christmas on Nebel Visit Nebel Street, Lalor and view the Christmas light show synchronised to festive tunes until January 12. ■ 0403 523 868 or 0455 115 335
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SPORT Tullamarine slips to another loss Tullamarine slipped further down the ladder with a comprehensive loss to Deer Park in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 west Peter Howarth Shield on Saturday. After losing their past three games, the Demons were looking to get their season back on track and move back into the top four mix. Sent in at Leo Dineen Reserve by Deer Park, the Demons were bowled out for a below par score of 123 in just 34 overs. Opening pair Darvin Muralitharan (36) and Dean Peter-Budge (32) put on 57 for the first partnership, but there was little support after that. Deer Park had plenty of time and little trouble making the runs, finishing 3-129 in the 32nd over. Manoj Boteju took all three wickets for the Demons. The Demons now sit second bottom on the
ladder, but are just 12 points off top spot. A win in the next round, a two-dayer, against Aberfeldie, would put them back in the mix. Westmeadows’ up and down form continued, as it dominated in its match against Royal Park-Brunswick in division 1 west. The Warriors made 8-182 from their overs – Chinthaka Jayasinghe top scored with 64, while Danny Law scored 51. The Warriors then bowled Royal Park-Brunswick out for 64. Darrel Brown was the star of the show, with 5-6 off 3.2 overs. The win moves the Warriors up to third. They will be looking for back-to-back wins for the first time this season when they play fellow top four side West Coburg. Craigieburn slipped outside the top four with a loss to West Coburg. Craigieburn made 7-151 from its overs, Adam Davies (46) and Josh Eaton (43) were
the stars for Craigieburn with an 87-run partnership in the middle order. West Coburg lost two early wickets before getting its innings back on track. It found the runs easily, finishing 3-152 Greenvale Kangaroos had a tough day against Glenroy, bowled out for 94. Glenroy made 3-95 in reply. In division 5, Jacana is still winless after suffering its second loss to Sunbury this season. Having lost the two-day clash, the Jaguars fell to the Roar on Saturday in their one-day clash. Sunbury made 9-151, with Anuk Alwis taking 3-25 off seven overs. The Jaguars found the going tough, managing 6-90, after being 0-47. Opening bat Thanura Gunasekara top scored with 33. Shehan De Silva walks off after being dismissed.
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Ready to get to work By Tara Murray It’s been a whirlwind few days for former Calder Cannons forward and new Geelong player Francis Evans. The surprise pick in the recent AFL national draft, Evans has quickly had to adjust to life as an AFL player. Taken by the Cats at pick 41, Evans last week said that it had only just started to sink in that he is on an AFL list. “Yesterday I was having breakfast at the club and Danger [Patrick Dangerfield], Joel [Selwood] and Gary [Ablett junior] walked in. “That’s when it started to sink in.” Evans’ journey into the AFL system is different to most. Having only recently focused on football, he had never been part of the pathway system. He starring early for Brunswick NOBS in the VAFA, and was added to the Calder Cannons’ squad for the NAB League early in the season. He said he had never thought about trying 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 10 December, 2019
out for the Cannons. “I thought it was too late to try out,” he said. “Most had been there since they were 16 and had pretty much cemented their spot in the side. “I was lucky enough to get picked up in about round three or four.” Evans played just two games for the Cannons, kicking five goal,, before a heel injury prematurely ended his season. Despite that, Evans had done enough to make a couple of clubs stand up and take notice. Geelong was one of them and they had been down to watch him. Evans said looking back, itwas pretty crazy that Geelong were there watching him. Come draft time, Evans thought if he was to be drafted it would be in the rookie draft on Friday morning. His dream came true a day earlier. “I was pretty speechless,” he said when he heard his name. “We had a good idea it was going to happen,
we just didn’t know when. I was over the moon, it was on the Thursday. “I always thought I could and always hoped that it would happen. I’m glad it panned out the way it did. “There were a lot of texts and messages which made me feel appreciated.” Evans said his story showed that you don’t have to go through the traditional pathway system and that hard work pays off. Now in an AFL club, he said how he got there didn’t matter. “I’m here now, your name doesn’t really matter. I’ve still got a lot to prove. “We all have the same opportunities, it doesn’t matter whether you’re pick one or the last pick.” Evans, who has fully recovered from his heel injury, started pre-season training with the group last week. A medium-size midfielder, Evans said down the track he would like to make a move into the midfield.
New Westmeadows’ women’s coach Wayne Spicer is hoping to draw on his playing experience in his new side. Spicer, a club legend at the Tigers, was appointed the new coach in September after Matty Walker decided not to continue. Spicer, who has spent the past few years away from football, said he had wanted to get back into the game. “I didn’t want to get involved with mens football,” he said. “It was either going to be in junior football or women’s football. I wanted to be involved in something where I can teach football and would be a good learning experience. “Things came about and a few people inquired about me taking on the Westmeadows role. “The more I thought about it, it seemed to be the perfect fit. I’m a big advocate for women’s football.” Spicer said he had already seen a number of good signs through five weeks of pre-season with the group. More than 40 girls have attended at least one training session. He said he had watched a couple of games last season and he could already seen an improvedment. “Women are like sponges and they take it in and listen,” he said. Spicer said the core group had stayed together and were keen to build on the past two years. In their first season, they just missed out on playing in the grand final, while an injury-riddled year meant they missed finals this year. The Tigers are set to get Danielle Linton and Emily Law back from knee injuries which prevented both of them from playing this year. And in another boost for the side, seven under-18 players have moved into the open age bracket. Spicer said those coming up from under-18s would strengthen the side, with many of those girls having played football for a number of years. Spicer, who played football for 34 years, said he wanted to develop the women’s game. “It’s about teaching them the football culture,” he said. Tara Murray
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Kangaroos lose, but show good signs Greenvale Kangaroos couldn’t continue their winning streak, but again showed good signs in Victorian Premier Cricket. Coming off two straight wins for the first time in a number of years, the Kangaroos were hoping to make it a rare three in a row against the Monash Tigers. The Kangaroos were well in the mix but a late partnership on day two got the Tigers across the line. Kangaroos captain Michael Stretton said they were very unlucky not to the win. “The way we fought was really good,” he said. “We’ve been very competitive the last few weeks. I thought we played well, but they took their chances.” The Kangaroos entered day two defending 195. They bowled well early and were able to have the Tigers in trouble at 6-113. However, the Tigers produced a much-needed partnership to secure the win, finishing 7-196. Stretton said there were a couple of half chances late, but they couldn’t to get the much-needed breakthrough. “We were confident that we could get the
wickets, but we didn’t quite have the foot on the throat,” he said. Stretton said Trent Waring bowled really well, while Huzma Ali took three wickets. While Stretton is new at the club this season, he knows that there has been a change in attitude and confidence in the group. He said Mitchell Edwards had made a big impact in a short period of time, while having Sri Lankan test player Kaushal Silva was just the icing on the cake. The Kangaroos have been a lot more competitive in recent weeks and are hoping they can put a few more wins on the board. Stretton said if they could get on a run, finals might be something they could push for. The Kangaroos currently sit 16th on the ladder, but are only 11 points outside the top eight. They face Footscray in a two-day match in their final match before the Christmas break. Meanwhile, the Kangaroos suffered a loss in the Vic Super Slam T20 competition on Wednesday night against Fitzroy Doncaster Lions.
The Lions, which included Australian star Glenn Maxwell, made 8-124 from their overs. Former Sri Lankan international Nuwan Kulasekara took 3-21 off his four overs. The Kangaroos pushed the total all the way, falling two runs short of victory, at 6-123. It’s the second time in the super slam competition that the Kangaroos have suffered a final over loss. Stretton top scored with 50 not out off 36 balls, including two fours and three sixes. The Kangaroos sit sixth in their conference, with the top four teams to play finals. The Kangaroos next match in that competition is in the new year. Tara Murray
Trent Waring put in a strong bowling performance for Greenvale Kangaroos. (Shawn Smits) 200507_01
Sports shorts Premier Cricket Plenty Valley just fell short of victory against Ringwood in the Victorian Premier Cricket Women’s one-day competition. The Bats made 9-185 from their innings with a lot of contributions across the board. Skipper Rhiann O’Donnell top scored with 41. Ringwood hit the winning runs with one over remaining, finishing 8-186. Beth Harvey took four wickets.
NMCA Rivergum cemented its spot in the top four of the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield. Defending 9-180, the Kookas were never in trouble as they bowled Cameron out for just 97. Jarrod Bannister had a good day with the ball, taking 5-12 off 16 overs. Skipper Matt Petti chipped in with three wickets. The win moves the Kookas to top spot, one point clear of Rosebank.
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Epping remains undefeated in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Barclay Shield after beating Riverside. Having made 4-287 on day one, the Pingers were in the box seat entering Saturday’s play. Riverside put up a fight, but was bowled out for 196. Josh Henkel took four wickets. Bundoora suffered another loss, this time losing to Lower Eltham. Defending just 136, Bundoora fell just short of victory, with Lower Eltham bowled out for 147. Bundoora was 0-18 in its second innings when the game was called off.
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Simon Black on his way to his first 100 for Plenty Valley. (Damjan Janevski) 202125_06
Plenty Valley produced its best batting performance of the season on the back of two sensational innings against Ivanhoe in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south competition. While the Bats started slow in the two-day match at AK Line Reserve, they found their groove and batted out their 80 overs. It proved to be a big difference, as the Bats produced their highest score of the season, 7-279 Simon Black and Callum Nankervis, who came together early in the innings after the loss of two early wickets, did most of the damage in two very different innings. Black, who produced his first century for the Bats, finished with 106 after coming in at number four. Bats captain Ryan Pearson said Black had taken his batting to a new level this season.
“Blacky has always batted low in the order,” he said. “He’s taken it to another level with the way he is disciplined and able to anchor an innings. “We are pretty attacking naturally, we needed that stability at the top of the order. “He has been our most consistent player this season in relation to valuing his wicket.” Pearson said Black’s innings was one of concentration and he was keen to bat through the innings. He was the last man out as the Bats pushed for more runs. Callum Nankervis got the Bats going early in the innings, making 87 at a run a ball. He and Black put on 119 for the third wicket partnership. Pearson said Nankervis is one of the best players in the competition. He has made four scores of 40 or more in six matches this season. “There was a little bit in the wicket early on and they were bowling really straight and tight,” Pearson said. “We were 11 off eight overs, when
Callum came in and started taking them on. “He deserved a 100, he could have made 150.” Pearson also praised youngster Vihanga Fernando who has stepped up in recent weeks with the bat. He made 46 on Saturday. “He was sensational last week and he’s showing that he is comfortable at this level,” Pearson said. “He was the aggressive one in his partnership with Blacky at one stage. Blacky wanted to anchor the innings and bat out the overs. “For a young guy to look so comfortable and batting with flare is really good.” Pearson said the innings showed what happens when they bat out their overs, which they haven’t been able to do in a couple of matches. “We’ve spoke about that all year, to bat the 80 overs,” he said. “Two wickets down at tea, gave us a real launch pad.” A win will cement the Bats spot in the top six.
Northern Lions suffered a loss to Buckley Park in the North West Metropolitan Cricket Association George Luscombe Shield. The Lions had a solid innings with the bat, making 197. Buckley Park though made light work of the run chase, finishing 4-198. The Lions sit fifth. In the Vic Kyte Shield, Gladstone Park and Donnybrook had wins, while Hume suffered a loss.
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