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Big hug for charity Bundoora charity Big Group Hug will be able to lend a hand to more vulnerable children and their families after receiving a $10,000 Christmas bonus. Ten Coles stores across the northern suburbs recently joined forces with Mondelez – the parent company of Cadbury – to make the donation. Big Group Hug executive director Geraldine Camilleri said the funds would make a genuine difference to families in the northern suburbs experiencing situational hardship or disadvantage. “The $10,000 will go a significant way to assisting Big Group Hug in its mission of supporting local families in need and will help provide material needs such as nappies and formula to vulnerable children.” Tara Murray
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Hume and Whittlesea residents are being urged to be prepared for a potential grassfire-dominated fire season. The latest seasonal bushfire outlook for Victoria indicates the state is likely to experience a less severe bushfire season this summer compared to last summer. However significant grass growth poses a high risk of grassfires. CFA district 14 acting assistant chief fire officer Paul Elso said average to above average winter rainfall across the district, combined with sunny spring days and periodic rain
events, had provided perfect conditions for prolific grass growth. He said with Hume and Whittlesea on the urban fringe and surrounded by grassland, it was important residents clean up their properties – mowing grass, moving timber away from the house and cleaning gutters in preparation for the fire season. There have been a number of fires in both areas in recent years, including one in bushland at Plenty Gorge, Bundoora late last year. “It’s always hard to predict, but we’re looking like there will be more of a focus on grassfires,” Mr Elso said. “We’re looking at there being more fires
in abandoned growth and grasslands rather than forest fires. While CFA and our partner agencies Fire Rescue Victoria and Forest Fire Management Victoria are doing everything we can to prepare for the bushfire season, we look to the community to use common sense and take responsibility for preventing fires.” Mr Elso said a large number of fires attended by the CFA are caused by human activity, such as slashing and people using machinery. He said burn-offs were another issue. “There’s a lot of fires from burn-offs escaping or reigniting the next day,” he said. “It accounts for a quarter of the fires we attend, so people
need to make sure they are extinguished properly. “Make sure you’re checking the conditions before burning off, and checking if conditions are going to be windy the day after as well.” Mr Elso said once the Fire Danger Period comes into effect, CFA has a zero tolerance approach to any fires caused by negligent behaviour. “Expect any escaped or uncontrolled fire you start to be investigated by CFA and Victoria Police,” he said. The fire danger period for district 14 starts on Monday, December 14.
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New rules for COVIDSafe summer By Tara Murray Hume and Whittlesea residents will be able to enjoy more freedoms as the state moves to a COVIDSafe summer. Premier Daniel Andrews announced a number of changes on Sunday, which are set to be in place throughout the rest of December and January, at least. The changes come as the state records 38 days without any new COVID-19 cases. Masks are now only compulsory in a limited number of places, including on public
transport, in rideshare vehicles and taxis, in some retail settings such as indoor shopping centres, supermarkets, department stores and indoor markets. People are still expected to carry a mask at all times and use them when social distancing can’t be maintained both indoors and outdoors. An increase in the number of people allowed to visit your home has been brought forward a week. Victorians are now able to host up to 30 people in their home per day and outdoor gatherings in public places can increase to 100.
There is an increase in the number of people allowed in pubs, restaurants and cafes, along with beauty services and retail businesses and community facilities. The number of people will depend on the size of the business, with one person per two square metres allowed. Caps have been removed on the number of people allowed at funerals and weddings, replaced by the one person per two square metre rule. Those keen to hit the dance floor will be allowed at weddings and nightclubs. There will be an increase in the number of
people allowed at the gym and increase in class sizes. Indoor and outdoor entertainment venues will be allowed up to 75 per cent of capacity up to 1000 people, dependent on density rules and the size of the venue. From January 11, more people will be allowed to return to the office. Up to 50 per cent of private office workers are allowed to be in the office. The first of the Victorian public service office workers will return with 25 per cent in January, rising to 50 per cent on February 8.
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Charity house takes shape Everyone’s on the tools as the Royal Children’s Good Friday Appeal Charity House takes shape at Wollert. Going under the hammer on April 2, 2021 is a 34-square, four-bedroom home, with four living areas and expansive master suite by Henley Homes, located in Villawood Properties’ boutique Rathdowne community. Good Friday Appeal chair Penny Fowler praised the efforts of the legion of volunteers and donors who poured their hearts into the charity house. “We are so grateful for the ongoing
commitment from Henley and Villawood Properties to support sick children,” Ms Fowler said. “The Charity Home No Reserve Auction is a highlight on our fundraising calendar and it’s just amazing that so many people either give up their time to work on the property for us, or provide products and services to complete the home.” Henley Homes Victorian building manager Mark Glenn said Victoria’s support for the Good Friday Appeal continues to go from strength to strength.
It’s the 28th year Henley Homes has built and donated a house, with Villawood donating the land for a 12th year. “When it comes to generosity, you don’t have to look further than our amazing team, trades and suppliers,” he said. Villawood Properties executive director Rory Costelloe said it was good to be gearing up for another public auction after the 2020 auction was forced to a tender process. Details: https://gfacharityhouse.com.au/
Craigieburn and Upfield passengers will benefit from more frequent trains following the announcement of extra train services from January 31. An additional 450 train services will run every week across the state under a timetable redesign aimed at boosting capacity. There will be an extra 280 new metropolitan train services and 170 regional services each week, giving commuters more options and providing more space for physical distancing. The new timetable will deliver greater frequency during peak times in metropolitan Melbourne to encourage passengers to stagger their weekday travel. The new services will increase capacity on the Upfield, Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Werribee, Williamstown and Sunbury lines. Extra weekday services on the Craigieburn, Sunbury and Werribee lines will mean passengers will have a train at least every 10 minutes for more than three hours in the morning and afternoon peaks. In another boost for train users, those who travel during quieter times, will benefit from discounts to off-peak fares. Those who use trains between 9.30am and 4pm or after 7pm on weekdays will receive a 30 per cent discount for three months from January 31. Bus timetables are also set to be rejigged to ensure that buses and trains connect – 40 V/Line coaches will be realigned with the new train timetable from January 31. Tara Murray
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Heart health risks high in Hume By Tara Murray Hume residents are among the most inactive in the state, according to new data released by the Heart Foundation. The Australian Heart Maps data looked at the heart health of communities across Australia, examining a number of categories including heart-related hospital admissions, coronary heart disease mortality and prevalence of risk factors. Hume rated poorly in all categories. The rate of heart-related hospital admissions in Hume between 2012 and 2018 was 49.8 per 10,000 people, higher than the state average of
41.2 per 10, 000 and national average of 43.5. Hume recorded the second-highest heart disease mortality rate in metro Melbourne – 74 incidences per 100,000 between 2013 and 2017. Maribyrnong had the highest rate in Melbourne at 85 per 100,000. The state average was 61.5 per 100,000 people. The report also looked at four different risk factors that could contribute to poor heart health: smoking, high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity. The figures from the National Health Survey reveal 23 per cent of Hume residents have high blood pressure, not significantly different from
the national average (22 per cent). However, the rate of physical inactivity in Hume is 75 per cent – significantly higher than the national average of 66 per cent. Only Dandenong and Brimbank had a higher rate of inactivity in Victoria. Eighteen per cent of Hume residents smoke, compared to a national average of 15 per cent, while 37 per cent of Hume residents are considered to be obese, higher than the national average of 31 per cent. In Whittlesea, 22 per cent of residents have high blood pressure, 72 per cent are physically inactive, 16 per cent smoke and 36 per cent are
classified as obese. Whittlesea’s coronary heart disease mortality is below both the state and national average at 55.8 per 100,000. Hospital admissions for heart-related issues was 49.5 per 10,000. Heart Foundation Victorian chief executive Kellie-Ann Jolly said there was a real divide across Victoria. “Social and economic disadvantage matter for your heart,” Ms Jolly said. “Victorians who live in the state’s most disadvantaged areas are more likely to have significant risk factors, be hospitalised for heart attack or die from coronary heart disease.”
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Teens share their stories Three local teenagers are sharing their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Melbourne storytelling competition. A new initiative from the ABC in partnership with VicHealth, Resilient Melbourne and the Centre for Multicultural Youth, Takeover Melbourne amplifies the voices of young Melburnians between the ages of 12 and 18. Hundreds of young people from across Melbourne stepped up to share their stories, with 31 winners to be featured on ABC radio and television. Among the winners was Sara from Craigieburn. Sara spoke about growing up
in Iraq and how life changed when war broke out in 2014 and recounted her joy of moving to Craigieburn in 2017. Mohammad from Attwood also speaks about his journey from his home country to Australia. He remembers fearing the dark and then later the day time, when real monsters roamed the streets, carrying guns, badges and the power to do as they wish. Lalor’s Nour shared a poem about returning to Afghanistan when she was five, so her family could look after her grandmother. She remembers her friends and certain places and thinks about what they are doing and
whether those places still exist. All three young people talked about feeling safe in Australia and their dreams for the future. ABC regional and local director Judith Whelan said the teens’ stories would help bring communities together. “Congratulations to all of the winners for proudly sharing your courageous and powerful stories,” she said. To see the full list of winners and hear their stories, go to: abc.net.au/takeover.
Northern Health cancer patients will be able to receive some of their treatment at home. The Northern Oncology and Haematology (NOAH) department, within the Day Oncology Unit at Northern Health, recently launched an at-home service called NOAH@Home. NOAH@Home provides oncology and haematology patients the opportunity to receive certain chemotherapy or supportive treatments in the comfort of their own homes. Northern Health said a number of patients have already taken up the program and have reported feeling more comfortable while receiving treatment. NOAH@Home liaison nurse Kaylene Probst said the service will improve convenience for patients and benefit them in a number of ways. “The program means patients no longer have to travel for appointments, there will be less stress on family who have to take time off work to bring their loved ones in for treatment, and patients are more relaxed in their homes,” she said. “We are very excited to be able to offer a program like this, as it enables for a greater use of our nursing skills and gives patients the opportunity to decide where they would prefer to have their treatment. “This past eight weeks has been a whirlwind of activity and hard work on behalf of all those involved, and it’s been a pleasure … to pull this all together.” Nurses are now on the road six days a week to administer treatment as part of the program. Tara Murray
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Retail therapy at Mickleham By Tara Murray Mickleham residents hit the shops last week as the long-awaited Merrifield City opened. The first stage of the new retail and lifestyle hub, which includes the region’s first full-Coles supermarket, opened its doors on Wednesday. According to Merrifield developers MAB Corporation and Gibson Property Corporation, and real estate investment firm QICGRE, the centre will form part of the Merrifield town centre which will be developed over a number of years and combine shopping, dining, civic and cultural experiences. Coles, Liquorland and eight speciality operators, including Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses and Indian grocery chain Quality Food Store were among the stores to open last week. QICGRE Australian investment management director Daryl Stubbings said the first stage of the centre opened on time, despite extensive COVID-19-related disruptions. “We are extremely pleased to be able to deliver this new precinct on time, as promised,” he said. “And to do so with over 95 per cent of the centre’s tenancies leased illustrates the high demand we’ve seen from retailers wanting to be a part of this exciting new project and to play a role in the evolution of this dynamic, fast-growing community.” “Over the next few years, the centre will evolve into a major retail and lifestyle hub for the region.” Mr Stubbings said as well as providing much-needed shops for local residents, the centre had created a boom for local employment. The initial phase of the development has generated more than 1000 construction jobs and another 300 ongoing retail jobs.
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Lort Smith clinic closer Lort Smith’s new facility in Campbellfield is a step closer following a $150,000 grant from the state government. The animal care and welfare organisation has been fundraising to build a second community veterinary clinic in Campbellfield to provide low-cost veterinary services, improved adoption centre facilities, more support for pet carers in crisis and help to reduce pet surrenders. It will also have an off-lead dog park, helping to bring a community of animal lovers together. Lort Smith chief executive Fiona Webster said the facility would help provide quality care for animals. “This grant from the Victorian government will help establish Lort Smit’s second site to serve more Victorians and their animals by providing quality care to people living in Melbourne’s suburbs,” she said. “At Lort Smith we aspire to provide animal healthcare and wellbeing that is world-class – regardless of the financial circumstances of the pet’s carer.” In October, Lort Smith ran its inaugural ‘Paw It Forward’ Giving Day as part of its ongoing campaign to raise much-needed funds for the Campbellfield site. Ms Webster said they needed to expand to keep up with the demand for services. Tara Murray
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Carols, the COVID way Jingle Bells, the Whittlesea Carols by Candlelight is going ahead but in an entirely different way. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the carols have gone online with technology bringing everyone’s voices and faces together. Hosted by resident MCs Jim and Barb direct from their living room in Wollert, the night will include all your favourite songs in a brand new format. More than 350 video submissions have been received – more than the 200 anticipated – with many people who normally wouldn’t get
involved backing this year’s event. Harpist Michael Johnson, didgeridoo player and Kuku Nyunkal man Sean Ryan and a community choir will all feature. There will also be a special message from Santa from the North Pole. The Carols 2020 is live-streaming on Friday night from 7.30pm. For notifications of latest updates from the carols, head to https://confirmsubscription. com/h/y/730D3F9198EFB9BF
A Reservoir man has been charged after he repeatedly tried to evade police last week. Police attempted to intercept a black Holden Commodore sedan numerous times on Tuesday and Wednesday in Campbellfield and Roxburgh Park, but the driver refused to stop on each occasion. Police located the vehicle about 1am on Wednesday. When police approached the driver of the car he attempted to flee on foot, jumping over several fences before he was arrested and charged a number of offences including conduct endangering life, negligent driving whilst being pursued by police, suspended driving and commiing an indictable offence whilst on bail. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly
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Bulla toxic soil fight not over By Jessica Micallef Sunbury and Bulla residents have vowed to keep fighting until they know toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project will not be sent their way. The state’s planning minister, Richard Wynne, recently approved Maddingley Brown Coal and Cleanaway’s Planning Scheme Amendments to receive and store toxic soil from the West Gate Tunnel project in Bacchus Marsh and Ravenhall. A decision is yet to be made for Hi-Quality’s proposal to send PFAS and asbestos-contaminated soil to the Sunbury Eco-Hub in Bulla.
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“There is still an active proposal in place,” he said. “We are disappointed for Bacchus Marsh and Ravenhall but we are still at a risk. “We could receive this soil as well. We haven’t been told it’s [the soil] not coming. “We certainly will not stop fighting. We will continue to advocate for Sunbury and Bulla and we won’t stop until we know the soil is not coming here. Until the minister sends me a letter saying that Hi-Quality is not going to accept West Gate Tunnel spoil, I and my team will still be fighting this.” Moorabool council has suggested it will take legal action over the latest decision.
The council’s chief executive Derek Madden said the council was “extremely disappointed” by the decision. “It’s our view that the process for considering the application has been flawed as there has not been adequate consultation for a project of this nature, particularly with impacted councils and the community.” The council understands that Maddingley Brown Coal needs to submit a new Environment Management Plan (EMP) and local traffic management plan as a part of the approval. It is then up to Transurban to consider all approved locations and make the final decision as to where the soil will go.
Christmas giving Hume Anglican Grammar staff are shaking up their Kris Kringle this year, opting to donate gifts to Anglicare instead of buying for each other. The school has run a Kris Kringle between staff for 13 years. There are more than 140 staff members at the school. Teacher Emma McKenzie, who has run the Kris Kringle since the beginning, said the staff decided they wanted to do something different this year. “We’ve come together to reflect on the year that we have had and we wanted to give back to the community,” she said. “We’ve had an overwhelming response from the teaching staff and general staff as well. We wanted to finish the year in the positive.” Ms McKenzie said the school community was coming together to support the idea and
they were seeing more people wanting to be part of the Kris Kringle. They are hoping that other groups in the community might follow their lead and donate to those who need it more. “It makes it more special this year,” Ms McKenzie said. Tara Murray
Hume Anglican Grammar staff are donating gifts to Anglicare. (Supplied)
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Social housing construction blitz By Tara Murray New social housing will be built in Hume and Whittlesea as part of the state government’s Big Housing Build. The $5.3 billion plan will involve the construction of more than 12,000 new homes in metro and regional Victoria, creating 10,000 jobs per year over the next four years. A government spokesperson confirmed that Whittlesea and Hume have been identified as being among 21 priority local government areas for the housing project.
The priority areas were chosen because they are experiencing above-average population growth and are expected to continue growing. “This package will boost our state’s social housing supply by 10 per cent in just four years – providing a stable foundation for thousands of Victorians to build their lives,” the spokesperson said. Hume mayor Joseph Haweil said the council welcomed the investment in public housing. “Council expects that large parts of the public housing stock in Broadmeadows
and surrounds will benefit from the state government’s landmark commitment of $5.3 billion to the Public Housing Renewal Program,” he said. Procurement of land for social housing in Whittlesea is expected to begin immediately. The program will deliver 9300 new social housing homes across the state, including replacing 1100 old public housing units. Of these new homes, 2000 will be for Victorians living with mental illness. A further 2900 new affordable and low-cost homes will be built to help low-to-moderate
income earners live closer to where they work and provide options for private rental. The new homes will meet 7-star energy efficiency standards, making them more comfortable during summer and winter, and saving tenants money on power bills. The government expects that the investment will generate an estimated $6.7 billion in economic activity and support more than 18,000 jobs at its peak – with 10 per cent of the work on major projects to be done by apprentices, cadets and trainees.
Quacking success Surfers were quacking last week as URBNSURF held its inaugural Rubber Duck Party Wave. Joining the surfers on the waves were 100 rubber ducks that put their bills on the line for charity to raise money for Movember. The ducks were dropped into the waves, with the first one to reach the bottom claiming the win. Heats and then semi-finals and a final were held, with duck 49, Madagascar Pochard, coming out the winner.. The day raised more than $12,000 with contributions from 80 donors and more than 5000 people tuned in to watch the event via a live stream. URBNSURF chief executive Damon Tudor said the company was stoked to host the event and support such a worthy cause, particularly after the challenges that Victorians have faced in 2020. “It’s been a tough year for Victorians, who’ve faced bushfires and two rounds of COVID-19
lockdowns – so we’re proud to back initiatives like the Rubber Duck Party Wave that support those in need,” he said. “Thanks to the generosity of our members, guests and the public, the funds raised by this event will make a substantial difference to the lives of thousands of Aussie men, and we’re stoked to do our part.” The Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation also showcased their Movember-funded surf therapy program WOW Sand ‘n’ Surf. Event organiser Blake Norrish, from Salty Social Club, said he was inspired to run the duck race to raise funds and awareness for men’s health following his own dad’s close call with prostate cancer. “Thanks to the support of the team from URBNSURF who have really got behind this whacky initiative in a big way.” Tara Murray
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professional support. In close consultation with experts and the community in the higher-risk areas of Melton, Brimbank and the Macedon Ranges, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed support models and delivered training to GPs, frontline workers and community members, including gaming venue staff. The number of people in our community taking up free ‘Question, Persuade, Refer’ training jumped following a campaign last year in this paper, and hundreds more have been trained in other suicide prevention education programs, allowing them to go on to train others. Our LGBTIQ suicide prevention trial has also gone from strength to strength, with development of models of care informed by community including for suicide aftercare, mentoring for LGBTIQ youth and affirmative practice training program among its recent successes. We’re also excited to be on the cusp of launching a new community awareness campaign – to not only highlight the greater
10 years ago December 7, 2010 Back on track: New path helps youths.
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For many, this Christmas will act as a release valve for a year’s worth of extraordinary pressure. And after everything we’ve endured to stop the spread of COVID-19, we certainly deserve some rest and relaxation. But it’s also vital that we are aware that the difficulties of the year don’t just disappear because of the festive season – and for some people, they can get worse. In a normal year, the risk of suicide, dangerous behaviour and mental health issues increase around Christmas. This year we need to be particularly vigilant. Even as social restrictions ease, financial, employment and personal pressures remain, and mental health issues cannot be turned off like a tap. ‘Suicide’ is one of our most socially taboo words. Yet suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians and older men. LGBTIQ people are also more at risk than the general population – but suicide can affect anyone, and its triggers are complex. Our silence is part of the problem. Alertness to warning signs, and a willingness to act, are other pieces to the puzzle. Taking notice if someone’s not engaged, or if something’s not quite right, is something we can all do. And we are helping more people learn how to go a step further and ask the right questions, listen, and refer someone in need on to
risk of suicide experienced by LGBTIQ people, but to improve overall health and wellbeing, and promote more supportive and responsive communities. Mercifully, the suicide rate has not increased compared to last year so far. But during the final six weeks of lockdown there were reports of growing numbers of young people presenting to emergency departments with suicidal thoughts, or serious self-harm. We weathered the worst of lockdowns by pulling together as a community – and that’s also what we need to do to stay well and prevent suicide. With the determination shown by community, restrictions are starting to ease and this will enable many to see family this Christmas. Christmas cheer can be a veneer. Enjoy the holidays, but don’t be afraid to seek help, speak up or ask questions. Let’s stay connected and keep looking out for each other.
December 6, 2005 The future of South Morang’s historic Farm Vigano is secure, five years after narrowly escaping the bulldozers. Work will begin as early as this week on a $5 million transformation.
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Gardens of beauty It’s no secret the Macedon Ranges is home to some of the state’s most beautiful gardens. Now they’ve been showcased in a new book which goes inside some spectacular private gardens in regional Victoria. The Garden State: Inside Victoria’s Private Gardens, is written by Richard Allen and features photography by Kimbal Baker. Among the gardens in the book are four Macedon Ranges’ treasures – Bolobek, Marnanie, Dreamthorpe and Glenrannoch. Star Weekly readers get an exclusive glimpse of some of the photos featured in the book. The Garden State: Inside Victoria’s Private Gardens, published by Thames & Hudson, will be released in December.
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Get your Christmas binge on The holiday season is upon us and ‘tis the time for many traditions, including binge-watching the same old Christmas films we know and love. But which classic makes us feel the most Christmassy? Interested in finding the films that fill us with the most festive spirit, the experts at OnBuy. com created a Christmas film Index. They set a points-based system where each festive element in the movies, such as the number of Christmas trees and how many times Santa appears, would earn a point (from 1 to 3) based on how Christmassy they are. Using this points-based system, at the end of the study, OnBuy.com was able to crown the most Christmassy film of all time.
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The results Starring Jim Carrey, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is crowned the most Christmassy film of all time with 586 points. The film scored the most points (50) for Christmas outfit appearance and presents appearance (66 points) out of all the considered films. Although the word Santa is said 11 times, adding 22 points to the scoreline, and the classic down the chimney scene occured four times (adding 8 points), the only Christmas element that the film didn’t score points on was Santa Claus appearance – if we don’t count Grinch dressing up in Mrs. Claus’ clothes. The second place revealed that there’s no Christmas story more Christmassy than Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018), scoring 484 points. With an animated version of Mr Grinch dubbed by Benedict Cumberbatch, the film got the highest points for Christmas food appearance (15 points), carol singers appearance (4 points),
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sleigh and/or reindeer appearance (14 points) and down the chimney (18 points). Considered a modern-day Christmas staple, Love Actually makes the top three with 406 points. This festive flick scored the highest points (135) for Christmas trees appearance but zero points for kisses under mistletoe. Scoring only 97 points, the least Christmassy
film of all time is the musical White Christmas. Its highest score is 19 points for the number of times the word Christmas is said. The five Christmas songs (15 points) also disappoint and aren’t quite what we would expect from a Christmas musical.
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SPORT Strengthened Epping squad is aiming high
Leigh Judd is among those to re-sign. (Shawn Smits)
Epping has added experience on and off the field as it targets a finals appearance in Northern Football League division 2. Having won just one game in division 2 in 2019, after stepping up a division weeks out from the season, the Pingers have looked to build on their strong young core to take the next step. With a number of key signings before the 2020 season, which was cancelled due to COVID-19, the Pingers have looked to add some more experience for the 2021 season. Pingers coach Aaron Johnson said they were waiting for those new players to put pen to paper and they would likely make some announcements in the coming weeks. “We are heading in the right direction,” he said. “We’re picking up four to five players with experience. We’ve been recruiting to fill our needs. “We’re looking to put a list together to play
finals in 2021, that is our goal. With what we recruited and guys like Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, James Tadd and Adrian Cirianni that we sourced last season, we’re pretty happy.” Among the signings is a ruckman, to replace Joel Carter who has signed with division 2 rival Thomastown. Johnson said the new ruckman would provide plenty of run around the ground. He said many of those who are set to join already knew people at the club which would help make the transition easier. He said besides the loss of Carter they had kept most of the group together and have announced a number of re-signings on their social media. Off-field, the Pingers have appointed former Lower Plenty coach Jarrod Hart as a senior assistant coach to help Johnson and add some more experience. They’ve also got Joel Norton on board as a strength and conditioning coach to help the young group step up.
Greenvale finds joy By Tara Murray After a couple of tough seasons, the Greenvale Kangaroos have started the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 2 season on a positive note. Having dropped from senior division in 2017-18 to division 2 this season, there hasn’t been a lot of joy for the Kangaroos recently. But with the team sitting 1-1 and having won their T20 opener, new captain-coach Kyle Adams said he was happy with how things were going. “I’m enjoying it,” he said. “The side hasn’t won many matches the last few years, so they need to learn how to win matches again and enjoy it. “The T20 was a good win and it was good to see how they went about it. We ran hard between the wickets and there was some good fielding. “In round one, one guy made 80 of 130 and batted superbly. We didn’t bat amazingly, but I’m not bothered with that performance. “We showed the week after what we could do and 1-1 is a good start.” Adams, the club’s former premier first XI skipper, said he only started to coach the group in the past few weeks with COVID-19 restrictions easing. “It’s been good, but it’s been hard with COVID protocols and we’ve been training in small groups,” he said. “Things are starting to get easier and we’re getting into more coaching and seeing how things are happening. “I’m enjoying it and it’s a good little challenge.” Adams has worked with some of the younger players in the premier program in recent years and was keen to get into coaching. One area he wants to improve is the connection between the club’s premier and VTCA programs. “I want to provide a pathway from local cricket through to the premier set-up,” he said. “I want them to overlap a bit more. They do their training separately and a lot of the premier guys don’t know the locals and vice versa. “They’re starting to close the gap with a group of the premier guys watching our T20. Some of our first XI guys watched the premier cricket before our match. “It’s only going to improve.” He highlighted 15-year-old Ivan Zmak as someone who might be able to take the step up into premier cricket. Zmak has taken five wickets in the two one-day matches and another two in the T20 win. “He looked like a real good talent and I don’t 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
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think we’ll have him for long,” Adams said. “Already in three matches he has improved massively.” After so many tough seasons, Adams said the focus this season was on playing their own games and everything else would take care of itself.
“We want players to be focusing on their own game and getting better,” he said. “Making individual players get better and improve week in week out, we’ll win more than we lose.” The Kangaroos faced Sydenham-Hillside on Saturday. For results, go to www.starweekly. com.au
Johnson said they had given the group things to work on over the break as they try and close the gap between them and the top sides. “We’ve had mental lapses in the past as they didn’t under the demand of senior football,” he said. “They have been excellent junior footballers, but in the senior system, when you’re playing against 26, 28 and 30-year-olds, it’s a different experience.” The Pingers have been back on the track for the past two weeks after being given the go-ahead by council. Johnson said while they had kept in contact during the lockdown, everyone was keen to get back to training. “It’s been about getting together and socialising,” he said. “It’s good for the mental health after being locked down for a long time.” Tara Murray
Thompson puts on a show It was the Joel Thompson show in the opening round of the Northern Region T20 competition last week. The Bundoora United recruit made a massive 127, which included 13 sixes and six fours, against Camrea on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs posted 2-251 with Conlan Gunn providing a handy back-up, finishing 79 not out. It was a tough night all round for Camrea, which was bowled out for 56. Mitch McAuley put in a stunning bowling performance, taking 5-2 off his four overs for the Bulldogs. Lalor Stars’ love of the T20 game continued in the opening round against Mill Park. A grand finalist in this competition last season, the Stars were at their dominant best with the bat, making 7-213 from their 20 overs. Josh Nixon top scored with 47 as the three middle-orders scored 40s. Mill Park fought hard, but finished well short, making 6-159. Brett Millane top scored with 37. Thomastown United upset Rivergum in a thriller. Thomastown made 5-151 for its overs with the Kookas falling just short, finishing 8-147. Kyl Ewart top scored for the Kookas with 64. Epping got the better of Mernda making 7-104, with Josh Henkel taking three wickets for the Pingers. Epping made the runs in the 18th over, finishing 5-109. LaurimarPower were bowled out for 114 against Whittlesea, with Darcy Bell and Mitchell Komen taking three wickets each for Whittlesea. The Eagles finished 1-116 with six and a half overs remaining, with Nathan Fowler top scoring with 59. Bundoora Park won against Bundoora with the Bulls were bowled out for 89. Bundoora Park then made easy work of the run chase, finishing 2-91, hitting the winning runs in the 11th over. Ryan Millar finished 41 not out. The Cobras defeated the Old Paradians. The Cobras made 5-147, with the Wolves falling short, finishing on 9-127. Other winners include Riverside, North Eltham Wanderers, Preston Baseballers, Holy Trinity, Rosanna, Heidelberg West, Banyule and Keon Park. Round two will be held on December 15. Tara Murray
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Registration fee invoices anger soccer clubs More than 80 community soccer clubs are calling on Football Victoria to withdraw invoices issued for registration fees for the 2020 season. Football Victoria (FV) sent clubs invoices asking them to pay registration fees despite most players not getting on the pitch due to COVID-19. In a letter to Football Victoria, the clubs state the request to pay registration fees isn’t justified as some of the clubs had withdrawn from the season, while for others the season didn’t go ahead. The letter states clubs had endured a lack of payments and income this year, had issued refunds to members and incurred other costs. Clubs from Whittlesea, Hume, Macedon Ranges, Moorabool, Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham are among the group of 80. Bundoora United president and group
spokesman Andrew Kyriazis said there had been a lack of correspondence from Football Victoria about their concerns. He said clubs were being asked to pay about $60 per player, with invoices of between $3000 and $30,000. “We’re being held to ransom,” he said. “It started with a group of 10 presidents and now there’s 80 clubs. We sent an email on November 23 and called for a face-to-face meeting to come up with an amicable solution. “We sent a follow-up email, but there was a lack of any acknowledgement. “So many clubs are suffering … We’ve incurred expenses and had no income. “We do not have money for everything else until we get rego fees from next year.” Kyriazis said that under the Football Victoria registration system, players can either pay the registration fee straight to FV or via a club,
which then passes it on. Players are entered into a system and clubs have to accept them, but Kyriazis said no players had been accepted because teams were withdrawn. FV has accepted all players on the clubs’ behalf, leaving them liable for the registration fee. If fees aren’t paid, players are unlikely to be allowed to play next season. United gave its members the option of having fees refunded or rolled over to 2021. Other clubs only gave members the option to roll their fees over, because they didn’t have the money to offer a refund. “We are one of the largest clubs in the north-west with 500 juniors,” Kyriazis said. “We made the decision with the board it was too risky to play and pulled out of the competition before it had even started. Most of our members took the option to get a refund. We had families who couldn’t afford groceries,
Cox ready for drafts By Tara Murray Northern Knights co-captain Nik Cox spent a lot of his COVID-19 lockdown in the gym. A highly-rated prospect heading into this week’s AFL national and rookie drafts, Cox knew there were a couple of areas he could work on while he couldn’t take to the field. He said lockdown was a good time to try and address them and it appears to have paid off – Cox has increased his strength and put on eight kilograms. “I’ve never done a sustained period of gym work in my life,” he said. “I’ve always been more of a runner and was always scared that if I did get really heavy, I would lose my running ability, which is a major strength of my footy. “I’ve come to the realisation that you need to do gym to get stronger and get more power and it helps your running. “I noticed towards the back end of last year I was getting nudged out of some contests way too easily. “If I can’t compete with boys my age, I’m not going to be able to compete with 26-year-old stars in the AFL, I needed to put on some weight and size so I’m able to compete with those people.” As well as doing weights sessions every week, Cox continued to hit the track, running three times a week. He also tried to improve his ball handling skills. “It’s obviously pretty hard as the thing that gets you the skills is the organised training,” he said. “But I’m lucky enough I’ve got some close mates that live close by to not lose that touch. “I’ve done some kicking and some craft stuff before my running sessions and doing ground ball work and getting footy’s fired at me, so the hands are still used to getting the balls smacked at me. It was a key thing to maintain my skills, as it’s one of my strengths … and I didn’t want to lose that as one of my weapons.” After a 2019 which saw him represent Australia, play for Vic Metro as a bottom-ager and an appearance in the young guns game on the MCG, Cox was set for a big 2020. He knows he was lucky to get those opportunities which put him on AFL club radars, especially with no football this year. If early signs were to go by, Cox was set for an even bigger year this year before COVID-19 hit. “It was a bit strange going through all the rigours of the pre-season and everything [and] not getting to play,” he said. “I got named as one of the co-captains for the Knights too. It is such an honour being named captain of the Knights and something that I wanted. I wanted to have some success there. I felt like an obligation to bring some success to the club, which is a bit frustrating. “I also had some great experiences with the Vic Metro squad. We still got a couple of camps which was good. We had a pretty good squad too, I think we would have gone pretty well.”
Nik Cox. (Damjan Janevski)
Known for his ability to play a number of different positions, Cox was set to settle into playing centre half-back. That’s where he believes he plays his best football. “I think centre half-back or half-back flank in an interceptor role down back, that’s where I feel most comfortable and can be most damaging in that position,” he said. “I’ve watched a lot of Darcy Moore. I think he is a pretty similar player, over 200cm and really athletic, really co-ordinated, uses the ball well and makes good decisions.
“He just plays that role down back where he can lock down, but can also peel off, set up really well for the players in front of him.” Having spoken to nearly every club in the lead-up to the draft, Cox said the reality that his life-long dream of becoming an AFL player could come true is starting to feel real. “I was saying to dad the other day, I was driving home from an interview and it just sort of sunk in … that this is sort of going to happen now, came to the realisation it’s pretty exciting.”
we had to care about our members first.” Kyriazis said while his club was financially stable, many other clubs were struggling and this was putting more pressure on them. Football Victoria was approached for comment but did not respond by deadline. But speaking on 3AW last week, Football Victoria president Kimon Taliadorosn said they had no choice but to charge registration fees for 2020. “The reality for us as a sporting organisation, we do have hard costs, we do have staff and overheads,” he said. “I empathise with what I’m hearing this morning and it’s consistent with some of the feedback we’re had and contrasts with other clubs that do understand and engaged with us and tried to work it out on an individual basis, which is most welcome.” Tara Murray
Storm stuns Saints Sydenham-Hillside upset St Albans in the opening round of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition. The Storm, division 3 premiers last season, were able to hold off last season’s senior premiers on Tuesday night in the Border group. This year there are three teams in each pool group based on location, instead of four like last season, meaning one team has a bye each round. The Storm batted first and made 6-125. Gayashan Weerasekara finished 58 not out, with Ben Green making 23. The Saints fell just short, finishing 7-110. Greenvale Kangaroos beat Westmeadows in the Ponsford group. The Kangaroos made 6-120 before restricting Westmeadows to 9-108. Last season’s runners-up, Sunbury is also in that pool group. Spotswood started with a win against Altona Roosters in the Simpson group. The Roosters made 9-128 with a number of starts from the top and middle order batsmen. Captain-coach Ash Peters top scored with 28. Spotswood’s top three got the job done as they finished 1-129 off 15.3 overs Declan O’Brien top scored with 55 not out, while Jakson Knight and Jarryd Vernon were also in the runs. In the Morris group, Keilor Park came out on top against the more highly fancied Strathmore by 10 runs. The Devils made 7-144 with a half century to Ethan McShanag. Strathmore fell just short, making 5-134. Chris Williams made 50 for Strathmore. Grand United had a good win against Aberfeldie Park in the Paine group. Grand United made 9-126 with Ross Romeo taking two wickets. Grand United was able to restrict Aberfeldie Park to 9-81. Airport West St Christophers defeated Aberfeldie, while West Coburg and Haig Fawkner’s match was called off due to a soft pitch. Many round one matches were played over the previous few weeks, with some good results. Royal Park Brunswick defeated Jacana, St Francis de Sales beat Pascoe Vale Central, Sunshine United easily accounted for Sunshine YCW, Seddon got over the line in a thriller against Yarraville Club and Sanctuary Lakes easily accounted for Footscray Angliss. Point Cook snuck home against Bellbridge, Footscray United beat Sunshine Heights and Tarneit Central beat Werribee Centrals. Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 8 December, 2020
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