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Students Isaiah, Harris, Amelia, Jasper, Astrid, Jemimah and Sullivan, with deputy principal Rob Huntington and head of synergy Sasha Koomen.

Anxiety about the future, concerns about litter and two years of a global pandemic combined to set Overnewton Anglican Community College on the path to sustainability. The Keilor school’s hard work over the past two years, which has resulted in it achieving 1 Star status – meaning it has taken its first steps towards becoming a sustainable school – culminated in it being named Emerging School of the Year at the recent ResourceSmart Schools’ Awards. As part of its sustainability efforts, the school has developed an environmental management plan, formed teacher and parent sustainability groups and introduced new bins. Overnewton head of synergy Sasha Koomen said the school was incredibly proud of its award. “It feels great to be acknowledged for the hard work that began during those really tough years in lockdown,” she said. “As students and teachers, we thought it was pretty obvious that society as whole had not been looking after our environment. Overnewton Anglican Community College now officially acknowledges the current climate emergency we are facing as a community and are committed to taking action to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.”

Landfill future uncertain The Barro Group has not decided whether it will reopen the Kealba landfill, as the last of the hot spot fires inch closer to being extinguished. Barro stopped accepting waste in December 2020 after the hot spot fires were identified, with the Environment Protection Authority suspending Barro’s license in September 2021. At a recent community meeting, Kealba landfill manager Nino Frasca said it was

unclear what would happen once the fires are out. “My honest answer, the family have not decided that at this stage [whether to reopen],” he said. “The main focus is getting the fire out. “A decision has not been made.” It comes as the EPA set a new deadline for extinguishing the last hot spot – the end of August. Having burned for more than two and half years, the fires have had a massive impact on the lives of residents living nearby.

With remediation work occurring near the bottom of the last hot spot, odours are expected to increase in the coming weeks. The EPA had previously set a deadline of May 2021. Barro missed that deadline and said last year it wasn’t expecting to be able to extinguish the hot spot before May 2022. An EPA spokesperson said the organisation had assessed updated information and evidence to determine a new date, which it believed Barro should be able to meet. “The EPA conducts regular monitoring of

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Sydenham Grace saga continues By Tara Murray The future of Sydenham Grace remains uncertain, with an investigation into the supported residential service continuing. The facility was one of two run by Grace Disability Services, which have been under the control of administrators since January following a state government investigation. The investigation found that the operator of Sydenham Grace and Melton South facility, Gracemanor, was not meeting the stringent

regulations in place to protect the interests, health and wellbeing of 34 residents. Residents at both facilities have since been supported by Wintringham, a specialised welfare organisation, with Ernst and Young appointed as the administrator. Earlier this month, the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing announced it had revoked the registration of Gracemanor, saying it was putting the sector on notice. It said the Human Services Regulator had taken the action to protect the health and

wellbeing of the residents at that facility. Gracemanor residents will be moved to alternative accommodation that best suits their needs. “The regulator also determined the proprietor does not have the relevant skills and knowledge to operate as SRS [supported residential service] in a competent and safe manner and is not suitable to operate an SRA on conduct and character grounds,” the department statement said. An investigation into the facility found

instances of bullying, intimation, unsafe and unhygienic living conditions and insufficient quality and quantity of food, and inadequate provision of personal and health care. There was also insufficient staff. While Sydenham Grace was run by the same management, there was no mention about the future of the site in the department statement. A DFFH spokesperson told Star Weekly that the regulator’s investigation into Sydenham Grace was ongoing and that the department was not able to comment until it is concluded.

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The art and craft of climate change An exhibition combining arts and crafts with climate change awareness is on display at Sunshine Library. The Brimbank Tempestry Project features crocheted tapestries representing Brimbank’s climate at five year intervals between 1949 and 2019. The exhibition was handmade by six volunteers from Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House and Brimbank Climate Action, and was inspired by The Tempestry Project, a global fibre art project started in Washington state, in the United States.

Volunteer Julia Collin said each tempestry (temperature tapestry) represents the daily high temperature for a given year based on historical climate data from the Bureau of Meteorology’s Laverton weather station. “Kororoit Creek Neighbourhood House had a great idea to bring this tempestry project to the western suburbs of Melbourne because of the critical importance of raising awareness of the impact of climate change,” she said. “We have less tree cover and there have been studies showing we have more … industrial infrastructure. We are more susceptible to the

impacts of climate change,” Ms Collin, who learnt to crochet for the project, said she took part because it combined her love of arts and crafts with her passion for tackling climate change. She hopes the exhibition will help the community become more aware of the need to look after the environment and address climate change. The Brimbank Tempestry Project is on display at Sunshine Library until Monday, June 27. Details: www.ourchangingclimate.org.

A Braybrook pop-up mental health and wellbeing hub will remain open until permanent facilities open across the state. The state government announced on Tuesday, that 30 pop-up mental health hubs that were set up last year would continue to operate beyond June 30, when they were scheduled to close. The hubs were opened last October to support Victorians through the challenges of the pandemic – will continue until the service is expanded permanently. cohealth operates the Braybrook site along with one in Melton West More than 1,600 people across the state have accessed the pop-up clinics. The hubs act as a ‘front door’ service to the mental health system, providing support without any eligibility criteria or the need for a GP referral, removing the barriers that too many Victorians face when they need support. In the coming months more than 50 local services are to be established to give Victorians easy access to care without having to navigate the system. The first six of these Mental Health Locals will open this year, including one in Brimbank. Mental Health Minister James Merlino said the state government was continuing to remove barriers to accessing care. “Victorians across the state are getting the help they need through the Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs – that’s why we’re keeping them open until mid-2023 while we get on and deliver permanent local services.” Tara Murray

Guided support boost for those with mental health issues Brimbank residents will have access to extra help for complex mental health issues, through a new free guided support service. North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) have partnered with national mental health provider SANE, to provide tailored assistance for people with issues such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and OCD. The new guided program from SANE combines digital and telehealth support and allows users to create a personalised support plan with mental health professionals. Participants will also receive one-on-one assistance from a peer support worker, access to forums, activities and more, to help them learn how to manage their mental health.

The guided program will provide ongoing assistance with regular check-ins from a support team. People who live in north-western Melbourne, are over 18 and affected by a complex mental health issue will be eligible for the support. SANE is a registered service provider of the federal government mental health service Head to Health. NWMPHN service development and reform executive director said Jag Dhaliwal the partnership with SANE meant that there were now stronger supports in place to make sure people received the care they needed. “People with complex mental health issues

can sometimes find it challenging to find and access the support they need to assist in their recovery,” Mr Dhaliwal said. SANE chief executive Rachel Green said the free service will provide people in this area with critical support to people currently on waiting lists for clinical services. “We know thousands need a support service that is more than a one-off counselling session, people need a service that provides continuity and connects them to others who can help make sense of what they’re going through and support them through tough times,” she said. Details: https://www.sane.org/referral. Olivia Condous

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The dinosaurs are coming to Watergardens Shopping Centre. The Taylors Lakes centre will host the Jurassic Creatures animatronics exhibition, featuring more than 30 dinosaurs, from June 17- July 10. Buddy and Tiny from children’s television program Dinosaur Train will also be performing in a free live show. The exhibition gives shoppers a chance to explore a world of life-like moving dinosaurs and be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the Earth come alive before their eyes.

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Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious garage fire in Sunshine West on Monday, June 6. Firefighters were called to the Hall Street blaze just before 4pm. Fire Rescue Victoria said crews arrived at the scene to find the fire threatening to spread to the nearby house. FRV said the garage contents hampered extinguishing efforts as they needed to be removed to reach the seat of the fire and any other hot spots. The fire was declared under control about 4.23pm.

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Remembering a life lived in full The Honourable Dr Moses Henry ‘Moss’ Cass February 18, 1927 - February 26, 2022

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great environmental movers and shakers” in Australian history. “He was half a century behind his time,” he said. Mr Brown said Dr Cass’ work on conversation efforts at Lake Pedder and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as his work to

create the legislation leading to the creation of environmental impact statements, were essential actions for the nation’s environmental sustainability. A number of Australian dignitaries attended the state memorial service, including Maribyrnong MP Bill Shorten, former

Kooyong MP Josh Frydenberg, Australian Greens leader Adam Bandt and former Greens leader Richard Di Natale. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus saidDr Cass’ work was “truly prodigious”. “He has left this world a better place,” he said.

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Climate a corker for cool wines Even Australia’s coolest wine region, the Macedon Ranges, is experiencing the effects of climate change on the grapes grown. Winemakers across the region spoke to Elsie Lange about adaptation, change and mitigation.

hen the Ellis family bought the property which would become Hanging Rock Winery in 1982, the climate was too cool to produce the drop that just won them a National Wine Show Trophy last month. But 40 years later, ‘The Jim Jim Three’ Pinot Gris Gewürztraminer Riesling has won the gong for best blended white, and general manager Ruth Ellis said part of it’s down to the changing climate.

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“We only planted these varieties in the early noughties, because we could see … that varieties like that would be able to ripen,” Ruth said. “Whereas when we bought the place in the ’80s, there was no way you’d get riesling or pinot gris right, there just wouldn’t be enough sunshine hours with enough hours with enough heat to make it happen. “Here we are, 40 years later, and the wine’s obviously looking fantastic.” The Macedon Ranges is Australia’s coolest mainland viticultural region, which means wineries produce finer, more acidic, lighter-bodied wines, such as pinot noir, chardonnay, sparkling and sauvignon blanc. While warmer climate regions have more

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consistent temperatures throughout the season giving grapes the opportunity to fully ripen to create the big-bodied varietals Australia is famous for, cooler regions get just as hot, but drop temperature quickly, creating acidity in the wines. Despite grape growers being familiar with changing seasons, climate change is something the wine industry is having to grapple with: what’s going to happen to cooler climate wines when the earth gets too hot? It’s important to remember that winemakers are some of the first to deal with the effects of climate change – droughts, floods and fires

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can ruin a crop and therefore, a vintage – and they’ve been adapting for some time. In early 2022, an article published by the industry’s statutory authority, Wine Australia, said viticulture had already been dealing with the effects of climate change in vineyards and wineries “for a good couple of decades”. “In some ways, this means we are ahead of other agricultural sectors in adapting to the changes,” Wine Australia said. The Jim Jim Three was produced by Ruth’s brother, Rob, who last year celebrated his 10th vintage as chief winemaker at Hanging Rock. It’s now about 10 years since the vineyard

switched from producing very cool climate sparkling wine to chardonnay and pinot gris table wine. “You can only do that because the world has warmed a little bit more,” Ruth explained, and said if hotter weather in the rest of the country forced Australians to turn to the region for their cooler climate varietals, she’d welcome the attention. “There’s other parts of Victoria that would have always been considered cool climate that are [becoming] less and less cool climate by the year,” she said. “It’s going to get to the point where if you’re looking for those amazing cool climate wines, the Macedon Ranges is going to be where you want to come.” Just down the road is Hesket Estate, owned by Elizabeth Hudspeth and Alex Stevenson, producing pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling. Elizabeth explained it’s the “long, slow hang time” which produces their drops, the gentle ripening allowing for the fruit to develop delicate, complex flavours. To mitigate the effects of climate change on the winery’s grapes, the estate took part in a mulch trial, which according to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA) can increase soil moisture thus lowering ambient temperatures, as well as allowing for evaporative cooling. “Mulching also increases soil organic matter and may increase soil carbon sequestration,” SWA said. Further south is Mount Charlie Winery, a micro-boutique with a microclimate in contrast to its cold-climate neighbours: red grapes fully ripen, but because of its altitude and cold nights, maintain high acidity with rich fruit.

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Alongside chardonnay and sauvignon blanc, Mount Charlie produces shiraz, merlot, malbec and tempranillo – famously fuller-bodied wines suited to warmer areas – and owner Trefor Morgan said if the region gets hotter he would move away from the whites and focus on the reds. “Ours is different to shiraz from Rutherglen or McLaren Vale – it’s a cool climate shiraz. It’s not a big wine, but it’s got a spicy, peppery characteristic,” Trefor said. When regions are warmer, the sugar levels in the grapes are higher, and too much heat can produce wines lacking structure – the cool climate, big reds produced by Trefor are more subtle and complex. Trefor predicted climate change would make it difficult for other areas in Australia to continue making top-quality cool climate chardonnay, even in the ranges, eventually. “The Macedon Ranges won’t be affected as much as many of the other areas, but certain places that at the moment produce good chardonnays and sauvignon blancs will become too warm to produce really good wines,” he said. The Ellis family are celebrating their win right now though, because adaptation is what viticulturalists do, and that’s why they are where they are today. “The last time our family won a trophy at the National Wine Show was when dad won it in 1984 with the very first ever cabernet merlot in Australia, when he was working for someone else,” Ruth said. “It’s been 40 years since we won… [now] it is my brother, Rob, John’s son, who’s collected this trophy. “It’s a real big boon for him with dad watching, being very proud, which is a lovely moment.”

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Rhinos go wild for new scents Peculiar scents are wafting over Werribee Open Range Zoo’s 45-hectare Savannah habitat, causing a stir among the zoo’s crash of Southern white rhinoceros. Zookeepers are piling up smelly mounds of popcorn, gorilla bedding and rhino poo to stimulate natural behaviours among the giant mammals. Some of the interesting behaviours include scouting, sparring, vocalising and flehmen response – a physical response that certain mammals use to investigate scents, hormones and pheromones by curling up their top lips and inhaling. Savannah keeper Alison Edwards said the three rhinoceros perceive the piles of scents as a precious commodity. “This type of enrichment is a really valuable resource and something that the rhinos love,” Ms Edwards said. “We sometimes see our female rhino, Make, pushing male rhino, Kifaru, off a scent pile using her horn. She then follows with a big open-mouth roar, which emulates the way that rhinos communicate with each other in the wild. “The clashing of horns is something we call sparring. It’s a really important tool for rhinos to work out who’s the boss and what the pecking order is amongst the group, without doing any damage.” The fresh scents also encourage Kifaru to patrol the zoo’s savannah, while looking out for competing males.

Rhino Scent Enrichment at Werribee Open Range Zoo. (Zoos Victoria)

“We add poo from other male rhinos from a different exhibit,” Ms Edwards said. “In the wild, male rhinos mark a territory with their scat and urine and will defend their territory and female herd members. Suddenly these smells appear and Kifaru senses other rhinos that might pose a threat to his territory or come in to steal his girls.”

Visitors to the zoo can see the crash of rhinoceroses while on one of the savannah bus tours, which run throughoutthe day and are included in entry. There are fewer than 20,000 Southern White Rhinoceros remaining in the wild with populations under serious threat from illegal and habitat destruction.

The rhinos at Werribee Open Range Zoo form part of a regional breeding program to maintain an insurance population in the fight against extinction. Zoos Victoria members and Werribee Open Range Zoo visitors are reminded that all tickets must be pre-booked online at zoo. org.au

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to westeditorial@starweekly.com.au by 9am Wednesday the week prior to publication

Trash and treasure sale Sunshine Polish Charity Association is holding a trash and treasure sale at St John Paul II Polish Hall, 6 Helene Street, Ardeer, on Saturday, June 18, 9am-1pm. All kinds of goods, including baby, children’s and adult clothes are on offer. ■ Krystyna, 0438 355 771

Friends meeting Friends of Kororoit Creek will meet via Zoom on Tuesday, June 14, 7-9pm to talk about planned events and share ideas. ■ www.fokc.org.au

Sunshine Community Brass Sunshine Community Brass is looking for new members to join its vibrant band of musicians. With over 90 years of history, the band is looking to grow for the future. Sunshine Community Brass is currently looking for trumpet and percussion players. It rehearses Tuesdays from 7.30pm, at 45 Furlong Road, North Sunshine. ■ Andrew, 0419 444 620

Community wills day The Salvation Army in Sunshine will host a community wills day on Tuesday, July 19. For $100 you can make an appointment to have your will arranged or updated by a volunteer solicitor (simple wills only). All proceeds will support the Salvos’ work in the Sunshine community. Bookings essential. ■ Peter Nankervis, 0417 155 691

Seniors citizens meets The St Albans Senior Citizens group is welcoming new members. The group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am-1.30pm at The St Albans Senior Citizens Centre, corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans. Cost of membership is $10 annually and $1 entry on the days you attend. ■ Mary 0408 396 691

CWA Keilor Downs CWA Keilor Downs meets at 10am on the first Monday of the month at Keilor Downs Community Centre, 90 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs. An organisation based on friendship who welcome all women who would like to do their little bit to make a big difference for women, children and families. ■ Dorothy, 0428 874 488

Lunchtime concert Enjoy a lunchtime library concert with celebrated Bansuri player Vinod Prasanna followed by a coffee and chat afterwards. The Bansuri is a traditional Indian woodwind instrument constructed from bamboo, known for its hauntingly beautiful sound. At Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road, Deer Park, on Friday, June 17, noon-12.45pm. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Recycle household items Donate your unwanted household items (in good condition) for reuse at Brimbank council’s Reusable Goods Drop-off Day on Saturday, June 18, Stadium Drive, Keilor Park, 9am-2pm. Items will be donated to local charities West Welcome Wagon and Australian Red Cross. Textile Recycler Blocktexx will take clean linen not suitable for donation and turn it into new products. ■ https://reusable-goods-drop-off-day. eventbrite.com.au/

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June 18, noon-2pm, at 33 Princess Street, St Albans. All food and activities at the event will be free of charge and will include a variety of prizes, gifts and vouchers. ■ https://creativebrimbank.com.au/impactbrimbank-sports-activity-day

Bark lantern workshop Join Indian artist Manan Walia to make individual bark ’tree’ lanterns to light up your home. Manan is a local artist who uses mixed media to create artwork. At Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Road, Deer Park, Saturday, June 18, 2-4pm. ■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au

DIY manicure class Discover the satisfaction of doing your own SNS-style manicure at Melton South Community Centre’s Dip Powder Nails workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 25, 10am-4pm. Everything is supplied, and students receive a participation certificate. Cost: $150.00/$145.00 concession. ■ 9747 8576

First aid courses Melton South Community Centre is currently taking enrolments for the next date of one-day First Aid courses, scheduled for Saturday, June 25. Courses available include CPR (HLTAID009), First Aid including CPR (HLTAID011) and First Aid, CPR and Asthma & Anaphylaxis (HLTAID012). ■ 9747 8576

Deluxe facials workshop Pamper yourself as you learn the tricks of the trade in Melton South Community Centre’s Deluxe Facials workshop, scheduled for Saturday, June 18 10am-10pm. Everything is supplied, including kits. $60.00/$55.00 concession. ■ 9747 8576

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Join in a range of family-friendly activities including soccer, sports competitions, blender bikes, kite making and flying, cultural dancing, balloon artistry and a variety of food options to enjoy at the Brimbank Sports Activity Day on Saturday,

Zonta is an international organisation bringing women together to support other women. The Zonta Club of Melton meets on the first Monday of each month at Melton Country Club, Reserve Road, Melton. ■ Suzanne, 0417 512 420

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Take weight off naturally Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere? Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton. ■ Catherine, 0416 612 517, or Bob, 0411 824 739

Parkinson’s support group The Melton Parkinson’s Support Group meets on the second Thursday of the month 10.30am–12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Centre, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent, Kurunjang. New members and carers welcome. ■ Helen, 0409 186 576

Melton Bridge Club The Melton Bridge Club has recommenced weekly social Bridge sessions at the Melton Library on Fridays from 10am-noon. Come along to play an exciting, social card game and have loads of fun. Bridge offers the suspense of poker, the cerebral qualities of chess and the excitement of athletic sports, all in a relaxed and social setting. If you like playing cards this is for you. ■ Rosemary, 0407 894 817 or Ros at the library.

Melton Friendship Group. Join the Melton Friendship Group for singles 55 and older. Meet fortnightly for coffee and chat nights and organised affordable outings and events. ■ 0406 493 734

Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club The Melton Valley Ladies Probus Club meets at 10am on the second Tuesday of each month at the Melton Country Club. The group is open to everyone, new and old members, to get together and discover the social aspects of the group. ■ Ann, 0425 705 150

Mahjong group Interested in learning to play Mahjong? The game is a tile-based game that is derived from China where it was developed in the

19th century. U3A Melton has a group who play on Tuesdays at 10am. ■ u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Melton South Knit & Natter All are welcome to join this social crafting group, running at the Melton South Community Centre each Monday from 10am-noon. Bring along any knitting or crochet projects and work on them while sharing tips, learning skills and catching up over a cuppa. ■ 9747 8576

Melton Men’s Probus Club The Melton Men’s Probus Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the Melton Dart Club, 63a Reserve Road, from 9.45am. New members and visitors welcome. ■ 9746 0271

Melton Cycling Club Melton Cycling club meets for regular Sunday rides. There are three different riding groups to cater for different abilities starting at 7.30am. The rides finish at Lazy Moe’s for a cuppa. ■ 0403 057 003

French and Italian for over 50s Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills. ■ www.u3amelton.com or 0419 563 016

Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities. The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am. ■ Val, 0418 667 150

Rotary Club of Melton The Rotary Club of Melton invites new guests to join its meetings, held on the first and third Tuesday of every month, 6pm at Tabcorp Park in Melton. ■ meltonrotary@gmail.com

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Blues refuse to take it easy despite hot start Keilor might sit atop the Essendon District Football League women’s premier division ladder, but it won’t start taking things easy. The Blues have lost just one match so far and continued to show why they’re been consistently one of the best teams in the competition over a number of years. Blues coach Brooke Surgeon said the gap between the top and bottom sides has closed this season. We are pretty happy,” she said. “The competition is really close this season. “It changes each week and anyone can beat anyone so we won’t be letting up. “We’re still trying to develop and improve.” Surgeon said with the majority of last year’s premiership side having returned, they knew getting off to a good start of the season. She said they had managed to pick up a few handy recruits, which had strengthened the side. “We picked up a few handy players.

“One from interstate, Brooke Kerrigan has been really influential for us through the midfield. We’re also picked up some handy small forwards. “The VFL [Victorian Football League Women’s] girls are now returning for the back half of the season.” Olivia Manfre, Lauren Caruso and Laura Wright played for the Blues in between their VFLW commitments, while former captain Kaitlyn O’Keefe returned for the Blues in their most recent match. “They’re so reliable,” Surgeon said. “Not just in one role, we can play them in a number of different roles where we need them.” The Blues had the weekend off, with a competition wide bye due to the long weekend. Surgeon said it would have been nice to keep playing throughout, with the women’s competition having a couple of split rounds also.

“It has been so long and all the girls are warmed up,” she said. “Maybe one break would be enough. “It would have been nice to push through and keep the momentum going as well.” The Blues this week face Westmeadows in a top of the table clash. Surgeon said they were looking forward to the top of the table clash. “They are the only team to beat us so far this season,” she said. “They have a lot of good players and a lot of depth. “They’ll want to beat us as well. It’s a huge game.” In other matches, Hillside faces Maribyrnong Park, while Oak Park will play Burnside Heights. In the men’s premier division, Keilor is set to face Greenvale. Tara Murray

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Defensive work a focus By Tara Murray North Sunshine may not have any wins on the scoreboard, but it is ticking off small wins each week in the Western Region Football League division 3. It’s been a tough season for the Roadrunners, which started with a 40 goal loss in round one after several changes in the off season. But from then, the side has continued to make inroads and is improving every week. While coach Andrew Scimone said it had been a struggle as they struggled to match it with the top sides, he was thrilled with the development. “We’re building on what we’ve been working on,” he said. “We’re not getting blown out of the water and getting beaten by 20 goals the last two weeks, which is really good. “We’ve got a really good defensive style of football that we’re playing.” Scimone said they decided to stick with a defensive game style, as they lacked the pace

coming out of the back line to launch a lot of attacks going forward. He said this style, which they’re set to stick with, had helped reduce the margins in the game. In their last match, the Roadrunners lost to the Suns by 94 points. It’s a long way from the round one clash when the margin was 281 points. “In round one we lost by more than 40 goals, so that’s a 30 goal turnaround which I’m very pleased with,” he said. “It’s about sticking to the game plan and making it hard for the opposition. We want to reduce that onslaught. “Personally in my eyes we are winning not being blown out of the water.” The said the second half of the season is about trying to play four quarter football and continue to make inroads and reduce the margin even further. He said they were also hoping to get at least one win on the board. “We face Tarneit and Laverton in the coming

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weeks and we’re aiming to get the win,” he said. “We won’t be competitive against the top three, so it’s about narrowing that margin against those sides. “If we can bring that margin within 10 goals, that’s a massive win for us.” The Roadrunners had the bye on the weekend. Scimone said it came at the perfect time for the group. This week they face Tarneit, which entered the weekend in fifth. “The boys are still up beat and working really hard, which you don’t always see after getting beaten by 20 goals week in week out,” he said. “The bye has come at a very good time and we can regroup ahead of the next group of matches.” At the weekend, which was after deadline, only division 3 matches were played, with division 1 and division 2 having byes due to the long weekend. Albanvale was set to face Laverton, Braybrook was set to host the Suns and Tarneit and Sunshine Heights were set to do battle.’

Sunshine United has looked from within to find their next Victorian Turf Cricket Association coach. The Tigers announced last Saturday that club stalwart Henry Popinski had been appointed the club’s coach for the 2022-23 season. Popinski replaces Dean McGrath as coach, with McGrath holding the role for one season. Popinski, who is a hall of famer and life member at the Tigers, won six A-turf premierships at the club including one as captain, while also part of four junior or lower grade premierships. He is also a former president, committee member, junior coach and curator of the club. The club in a social media post said Popinski was the right person for the job. “Henry has spent the past several seasons playing in our lower grades where he has always led from the front with his training ethic and performances on matchday,” the post said. “His cricket knowledge is outstanding and his understanding of what is required to succeed will be invaluable in the new role he takes on. “During the interview process Henry presented a coaching philosophy which aligned with our club values and intentions to continue developing our young talent but at the same time return our senior sides to finals contention.” In a statement, Popinski said the hard work starts now for the club, as it looks to get back to the top of the table. The Tigers finished 13th in senior division last season with just one win, having won the premiership the season before. “It’s an honour and privilege to be coaching the club I have been involved in most of my life and who has such a rich history of success,” he said. “It’s going to be a challenge replicating some of the success achieved by some of the great coaches and teams before me, but I am really looking forward to the task at hand and working with my assistants, players, and committee to make this club a force again in the VTCA.” Tara Murray

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Keilor Thunder remains upbeat Keilor Thunder is hoping to use the midseason break to kick start its season in the National Basketball League 1 South competition. The Thunder has shown some good signs in recent weeks as they find their spot in the competition, getting a few more wins on the board. But the side was 13th as they had a week off due to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Coach Tom Bandilovski said they were slowly getting to where they needed to be. “We are improving as a team and I think we are getting better,” he said. “We’re playing better but the results aren’t going our way, which is fine. We need this break, We will hopefully make a few other adjustments so we are even more competitive.” The Thunder entered the break on the back of a loss, having lost to the Melbourne Tigers, 78-72. The result came with star Maddie Garrick

not taking to the court. Garrick averages more than 21 points a game, the eighth most in the competition. While Bandilovski knows Garrick would have made a difference, he said they should have been able to win without her. “I still think we should have beaten the Melbourne Tigers,” he said. “We didn’t execute well and we will only learn from that for the next game.” As well as resting their bodies after a tough start to the season at the break, the Thunder were going to use it as a chance to get some more practice in with their imports. Christa Reed and Selena Philoxy both joined the team after the season started. “Christa is coming along nicely,” he said. “Selena has been here just two weeks and is getting better and better. “With every import the first one, two or even three matches, there’s an adjustment period. “Selena will get better and better and more

training sessions with us will help.” Bandilovski said in the second half of the season, the aim is to continue to build and show that they belong in this competition. He knows there’s still plenty of improvement to come. “We want to be competitive against every team,” he said. “If we can achieve that, the results will come along the way. “It’s our first year in the competition. While we would like to win every game, it’s hard to do that at this level.” The Thunder face the Ringwood Hawks on Saturday night in Ringwood. Bandilovski said it would be nice to have a single header, after a number of back-to-backs in the first part of the season. The men’s side sits 18th at the break. In their most recent match, the Thunder got their second win of the season, beating the Melbourne Tigers, 66-22. Tara Murray

Monique Andriuolo has stepped up for the Keilor Thunder. (Supplied)

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Stallions face big game By Tara Murray Brimbank Stallions are excited by the challenge of the biggest game in the club’s history on Tuesday night. The Stallions will face National Premier League powerhouse Avondale for a spot in the final 32 of the nationwide Australia Cup. The Stallions are one of just three state league sides to make it this far in the Victorian stage of the knockout competition. Stallions coach Andrew Marth knows they have nothing to lose out there. “It is a David and Goliath battle,” he said. “They are the best team in the NPL and I’m great mates with their coach. I rate them extremely highly. “For us in the last four to five years to have come from division 4 to division 1 and now have a chance to get into the last 32 of the Australia Cup that is a huge achievement.” Marth is no stranger to the Australia Cup, having coached the Melbourne Knights previously in the competition.

He said there was a group of players who he had coached the Knights, who also knew the magic of the cup. “The rest of the group hasn’t been this high in the competition,” he said. “It’s 11 versus 11 on the day and 90 minutes of football. Hopefully we will have a bit of luck.” The Stallions will be far from full strength for the cup match, with seven senior players out with suspension, injury or overseas. Marth said they were hopeful to get a couple of players back for the match. The cup is just one of the focuses for the Stallions, with the side still in the mix for promotion in the state league 1 north-west competition. The Stallions sit fifth, but there is only one point separating second and fifth. Marth said while happy with where they were sitting in that competition, it hadn’t been the ideal first part of the season. “It has been difficult balancing the two competitions,” he said. “They’re a group of

amateurs and at times are playing three games in seven days. “Full credit to the boys. We have backed off training a bit with how many injuries that we have.” Marth said if the club was to earn promotion in the NPL3 competition, it would be massive for such a small club like the Stallions. “We haven’t lost any players the last three years, which speaks for the club itself,” he said. “There’s a really good culture that we put in place. We don’t shy away from the fact we want to get promoted.” The Stallions were set to face Clifton Hill on Saturday, after deadline. Having had draws in their last two matches against the bottom sides, Marth was keen to get the full three points. “With some of the senior guys out it’s a chance to give some of the younger kids a chance,” he said. “They’ll definitely play on the weekend and if they play well might have an opportunity to play during the week.”

The dynamic duo of Montana Ham and Charlotte Baskaran couldn’t be split in the Western Jets girl’s best and fairest. The midfield duo who have been mentioned in the same breath week in and week out, were last week announced on the club’s social media as the club’s joint best and fairest winners. The two were standouts for the Jets, as they won their first premiership. Baskaran, who captained the side, had earlier finished second in the NAB League best and fairest award and named captain in team of the year. Both girls were named in the league team of the year and have since represented Vic Metro at the national championships, where they were named in the udner-18 All Australian team. Ham, who played with Keilor, was named the Vic Metro player of the championships. Both are expected to be taken high in the AFLW draft later this month having been invited to the AFLW draft combine. After an injury interrupted 2021, Trinity Skenderis was named runners-up in the club’s main award. She averaged 16 possessions and five tackles a game. Defender Laura Elliott was named most improved, as she set a league record for most intercept marks. She’s another who has caught the eye of AFLW selectors, invited to the draft combine and playing at the national championships and was named in the All-Australian team along with Ham and Baskaran. Kate Maxwell won the coaches award for her work down back, while Kensley Ward won the trainers award for work in recovering from an early season injury. Burnside Heights’ Akima Manoah was named best clubwoman for most positive vibes on the training track and on game day. Tara Murray

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Falcons win out in the mental battle City West Falcons won the mental battle and took home the points in the Victorian Netball League Championship against Casey Demons on Wednesday night. The Falcons, who have been in good form, were tested against a full strength Demons side, which included former Australian Diamond Renae Ingles. After taking a while to settle into the game, the Falcons took control in the second half. While a few late goals reduced the margin, the Falcons did enough to win 64-60. Falcons coach Marg Lind was pretty happy with the result. “It was a good game of netball and a tough one to win,” she said. “We had no Maggie [Lind] so we had to use Soli [Ropati] in wing attack. It took half a game to get established. “We did really well as Casey came out firing.”

Lind said they had got the margin out to about eight goals in the last quarter, but let the foot off the pedal in the last couple of minutes. She said for the most part, the group had been really switched on. “First knowing that Renae was playing and then not having Maggie resulted in the line up changing,” she said. “The way we played was two major mental wins, we were really pleased. Credit to them.” Lind said she was really pleased with how Montana Holmes played in centre, going head to head with Ingles. She said Ingles was one player that didn’t allow the Demons to give up the whole game. “Montana was quite sick last night,” she said. “We weren’t sure if she was going to be able to stand up for the four quarters.” Lind was also impressed with the game of Lucia Fauonuku in wing defence. She also liked the different combinations they threw on at

each end of the court. “Everyone offered something different, which kept them guessing.” The division 1 and under-19 sides both also got wins. Lind said with a number of players ill, it was another challenge they had to fight this week. The Falcons will be back on their home court in Altona this week, as they host the Geelong Cougars in a top of the table clash. Lind said it would give them a true indication of where they sit. “Hopefully we can get a really good crowd,” she said. It’s a really good venue and we’ve been lucky enough to get three home games this season. “Hopefully we can get the result as we are firing on all cylinders. Geelong is a lot more experienced and the most stable side.” City West Falcons’ Montana Holmes.

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Nick Georgopoulos was among the goal scorers on Tuesday night. (Mark Avellino)

Bowls Deer Park’s James Pearce has been named in the Victorian bowls team for a test match against Tasmania next month. The Victorian team was chosen following the second annual city versus country series, which pitted the best bowlers from across the state against each other.

AFLW Former North Sunshine and St Albans Spur Emily Smith is returning to football after signing with Collingwood’s AFLW side as a rookie. While Smith was a talented footballer growing up, she has focused on her cricket career playing the Women’s National Cricket League and Women’s Big Bash League. Collingwood’s head of women’s football Jess Burger said Smith is a wonderful addition to the AFLW program. “Emily brings knowledge and experience from the elite sporting environment and that makes her a standout candidate for our program,” Burger said. “A small crafty forward with great speed and agility, Emily not only has a great footy IQ but is a well-rounded athlete who will bring elite standards into our program.”

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Cavaliers on their way By Tara Murray Green Gully is through to the national stage of the Australia Cup after a strange win in the final round of the Victorian stage against Whittlesea United on Tuesday night. The National Premier League side entered the match as red hot favourites against the state league 1 north-west side and scored early through an own goal. The match was well and truly alive until a scuffle in the 34th minute. Two Whittlesea Whittlesea United players were sent from the field after the scuffle, leaving the side with just nine players. A third Whittlesea player would be sent from the field in the 87th minute after receiving two yellow cards with the side finishing with eight players on the field. The Cavaliers were able to capitalise in the second half and would win 4-0 to seal their spot in the next round. Nicholas Georgopoulos, Matthew Fletcher and Nahuel Bonada scored for the Cavaliers.

Cavaliers coach Stephen Downes said it was one of the weirder games he had been involved in. “It was a very strange day of football,” he said. “It almost made it a bit of a no contest when they had two players sent off. I don’t remember being involved in a game like this. “But it’s always nice to progress to the national stage.” It’s only the second time the Cavaliers have made it through to the national stage after making the quarter finals in 2016. Downes said the group would continue not to put expectations on themselves in the cup. “The club is steeped with history in Victoria and it’s nice to get that national recognition on the national stage,” he said. “We want to always compete in finals and play high quality football. It’ll be the same as we do week in, week out, whoever we get draw against try to win a game of football.” The cup run comes as the Cavaliers sit fourth in the NPL competition after 16 rounds. Downes said they while that was where they

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wanted to be, there was still a lot of work to be done. “We’re in fourth spot which means finals,” he said. “ We’re half way there, so we need to continue to lift the bar and not get complacent. “We wanting to be sitting in the top six come round 26. “We’ve got a talented group of young players and I believe they can still get better and hopefully our improvement mirrors that and we can be there come September.” The Cavaliers were set to face Dandenong City on Saturday night, after deadline, in their next NPL match. Downes said despite City sitting second bottom, they wouldn’t take them easily. While Cavaliers are through to the next round of the Australia Cup, Melbourne Knights cup run came to an end against Oakleigh Cannons. It was a tough night on the park for the Knights with the Cannons winning, 4-0. The Cannons led at 1-0 at half time before piling home the goals in second half.

Western Jets’ Lucca Grego has been named in the Vic Metro team for the 2022 NAB AFL National Development Championships. Grego, who is from Bacchus Marsh and goes to school at Maribyrnong College, was named in the Vic Metro squad that will compete against nine other sides from across Australia. The championships were set to start on Saturday, after deadline.

AFL Former Caroline Springs footballer Tristan Xerri has signed a new contract with North Melbourne. The AFL big man has signed a three-year contract extension tying him to the Kangaroos until the end of 2025. Xerri has taken his game to the next level this year and has been one of the highlights in a tough season for the club. Xerri said there was no other club he would like to play for. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Brimbank & North West Star Weekly @starweeklynews @star_weekly

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