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Pit bull ban ‘not working’ A state parliamentary committee inquiry into restricted-dog-breed legislation has found the current system is not working and it recommends lifting a ban on registering pit bulls. Victorian laws require local councils to identify, seize and euthanase unregistered pit bulls. Under new laws which came into effect following the death of toddler Ayan Chol from a pit bull attack, it is not possible to register a dog of that breed in Victoria if it was not registered before 2011. Pit bulls are subject to more restrictions than other breeds. The restrictions include extra security arrangements at home, being muzzled and leashed when in public, mandatory desexing and a prohibition on breeding. Hume council was among more than 500 submitters to the inquiry. The council criticised the official standard that council officers must use to identify pit bulls and the lack of training available for breed identification. Since the breed-specific laws came into effect, the council has euthanased 52 dogs. Twenty-two of those dogs were surrendered and 28 were found roaming the streets and were euthanased after eight days had elapsed and no owner had come forward to collect them. Another two dogs were euthanased after their owners withdrew their applications to appeal their fate. One of those dogs was American pit bull terrier Bobo, who was gifted to Baris Kaman, of Broadmeadows, by his girlfriend. The canine had not been microchipped or registered when it was seized by council officers in March 2012. Mr Kaman attempted to have the council’s breed declaration overturned,

but it was upheld by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) six months later. He then applied to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court but after 10 months gave up the fight to keep his pet on the advice of his solicitor. His mother, Veda Kaman, said the parliamentary committee’s recommendations came too late. “Our dog is gone now,” she said. “It’s not fair. ”

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Hume director of city infrastructure Peter Waite said the council was unable to comment until it could review the inquiry’s report. The report tabled in Parliament found there was no way to definitively identify a pit bull. It said an indication of the system’s failure could be seen in the appeals to VCAT about the council’s declarations of dogs as pit bulls. Since 2011, VCAT has overturned 75 per cent, or 9 out of 12 of Hume’s breed declarations, while over the same period it has overruled 74 per cent of all councils’ declarations. In its submission, Hume said its decisions were frequently challenged, and expensive to defend. Among the committee’s 31 recommendations are allowing registration of pit bulls but keeping restrictions relating to their ownership in place; establishing a database of dog registrations and dog attacks; and investigating whether mandatory desexing would reduce dog attacks. The state government must respond to the report within six months.

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First bounce, and it’s on again It’s been a long wait but, finally, footy is back and local fans weren’t disappointed at the weekend. Kevin Kiernan (pictured) won this contest as Epping began its Northern Football League division 3 season against local rival Mernda on Saturday. But things didn’t all go Epping’s way, losing 11.12 (78)–7.11 (53). The teams were also playing for the Patrick Chow Cup, a new trophy named for a sponsor and supporter of both clubs. For more on NFL’s division 3 season opening, turn to pages 21-23.

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Councils warned of aquatic centre costs, viability None of Whittlesea council’s aquatic centres are viable in the long-term, a new audit by Victoria’s Auditor-General reveals. However, the council is among a small group of local governments that have operating surpluses at some of their aquatic centres. The Auditor-General examined how local councils manage the centres in light of the significant costs to maintain them, as against their important social and health benefits. The audit focused on six councils – Whittlesea, Greater Bendigo, Glen Eira,

Mansfield, Moreland and South Gippsland – and surveyed all 79 of Victoria’s councils to assess whether they maximise the value of their recreational facilities. Acting Auditor-General Peter Frost said councils were mostly dependent on state and federal grants to develop or refurbish aquatic centres and, over the next four years, about $933 million would be spent on these facilities around the state. He said that of the centres audited, only a few generated operating profits. Those were in Whittlesea, Glen Eira and

Moreland. “On a stand-alone basis, none of the audited councils’ ARCs [aquatic recreation centres] are fully sustainable in the long term,” he said. “While most councils have planned and provided for future costs relating to ARCs, they remain reliant on grants for any significant future capital expenditure.” Dr Frost cautioned that significant state and local government investment in aquatic centres must be seen in light of the broader financial viability issues facing councils, including uncertainty about future grant allocations and

Online ad scam hits home By Alexandra Laskie A northern suburbs man linked to at least 11 cases of deception continues to avoid prosecution. Kunal Singh, of Bundoora, is the most recent victim to take John Smith (not his real name) to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to recover a deposit he paid for landscaping and building works that were never done. The VCAT member ordered Mr Smith to repay the Bundoora resident the $1650 down payment he received to build a pergola and landscape the backyard, as well as the $175 cost of the hearing. But Mr Smith failed to appear. “As expected, he didn’t show up,” Mr Singh said. “Honestly, I don’t expect to see the money again.” Mr Singh said he would pursue legal action if he hasn’t received compensation in two weeks. His ordeal with Mr Smith follows the same pattern as at least 11 other people, who advertised on Gumtree or similar websites requesting quotes for landscaping, building or removalist work. In late January, Jaikrishna Shukla contracted Mr Smith after seeing his advertisement for landscaping work on Gumtree. Mr Shukla, of Epping, said Mr Smith requested an $800 deposit “to buy plants and hire equipment,” which he paid. “He planted a few plants and said he’d return to complete the job, but never came back,” he said. “He gave excuses like ‘I’m stuck in traffic’ or ‘my son is in hospital’.” About the same time, Mr Smith responded to Jaitinder Singh’s (unrelated to Kunal Singh) Gumtree post seeking a contractor to build a Merbau fence and do landscaping work in his Lalor backyard. After a site inspection, Mr Smith requested a 50 per cent deposit for the $5000 job. “Me being stupid I paid him,” Mr Singh said. He never saw Mr Smith again. Mr Singh, who was born in India but has lived in Australia for 14 years, said he suspects Mr Smith targets new migrants, and Indians in

Kunal Singh lost his deposit for a pergola and landscaping. (Luke Hemer)

particular, hoping they are unfamiliar with the language and justice system. When he tried to report the matter at Epping police station, he was told it was a civil issue, and no incident report was filed. A police spokeswoman said police were investigating reports of an alleged theft and deception on January 27 at Epping. “No arrests have been made at this stage, and the investigation is ongoing.”

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A Gumtree spokeswoman was unable to reveal how many complaints Mr Smith has prompted, but said some of his ads have been removed. “We have removed a number of the user’s ads, fielded scam reports and restricted a number of the user’s accounts,” she said. The 11 victims Star Weekly spoke to are collectively $26,127 out of pocket after being conned by Mr Smith. Investigations continue.

the capping of rate rises. Whittlesea council’s manager of leisure and communtiy inclusion, Paul Reading, said the council was committed to its aquatic centres and had no plans to close any. He said Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre had been renovated, and there were plans to redevelop Mill Park Leisure Centre, upgrade Whittlesea Swim Centre and build a new aquatic and indoor sports centre at Mernda. Alexandra Laskie

Drugs pip drink on Easter drives One in seven drivers pulled over by police during the Easter long weekend tested positive for drugs. And Victoria Police reported one in 608 drivers tested had a blood alcohol reading over the limit. Road policing assistant commissioner Doug Fryer said the results were disappointing. “People continued to be complacent when it came to safety on the roads. “While we only had one fatality this weekend, that is still one too many – such a tragic loss of a life,” he said. In Whittlesea, three people returned positive blood alcohol tests, six people were issued with speeding fines, two were caught using mobile phones while driving, three failed to stop at red lights and one person was caught driving an unregistered car. Greensborough Highway Patrol’s Sergeant Ashley Hodges oversees the Whittlesea, Banyule, Nillumbik and Darebin areas. He said his members had been stationed at Whittlesea over the long weekend conducting random breath-testing. “We tested 800 people on the Saturday alone, and 3500 across the weekend.” Sergeant Hodges said because the long weekend fell during the school holidays, the roads were marginally quieter. “I think a lot of people, mostly families, had already gone away by the time Good Friday rolled around,” he said. “We did have a high volume of traffic, but most drivers were well behaved. “There will always be a couple of people though who just want to get home early or indulge in illicit drugs.” A total of 37 offences were recorded in Hume, including eight for speeding and seven for driving unregistered vehicles. Alexandra Laskie

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Trainees lose Epping campus By Alexandra Laskie The closure of the Epping campus of an accredited training college will put four staff out of work and force 40 students to take classes elsewhere. Training giant Evocca College announced last month it would close more than a third of its campuses around Australia, including its High Street campus at Epping, and sack more than 200 staff. Staff were told 220 jobs out of 770 would go and 17 campuses would close, affecting about 900 students. Evocca College spokeswoman Suzanne Ross said the 40 students enrolled at Epping would

be directed to Melbourne or Broadmeadows campuses. “We are working hard to ensure all students affected are transitioned smoothly to their new study environment, and that there is minimal disruption to their studies as they progress through their courses,” she said. Ms Ross said the four staff made redundant were being supported “as best we can”. They have been offered an employment assistance program and outplacement services. The college announced its restructure in response to a federal government crackdown on rorting of its VET-FEE-HELP loans. Evocca College chief executive Craig

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White told staff the organisation would be consolidating its operations “to ensure it continues to deliver high-quality and innovative education for its students”. “We have regretfully advised staff that we are closing and merging 17 of our smaller physical campuses, and consolidating our distance and head office operations in Queensland,” he said. Affected students have also been given the

option to study online via a distance learning model. Campuses to close are in Bankstown, Blacktown, Browns Plains, Campbelltown, Epping, Glenorchy, Gosford, Melton, Morayfield, Penrith, Preston, Ringwood, Seven Hills, Southport, Sunshine, Werribee and Woodridge. The Epping campus opened in 2014. The campus’s closure closely follows the collapse of private training colleges owned by Global Intellectual Holdings, including Aspire College and Keystone College at Broadmeadows. Global Intellectual Holdings was placed into voluntary administration in February, leaving at least 5200 students stranded.

A rattling-good result Rattling tins at the South Morang train station carpark paid off for Whittlesea council staff, who donated hours of their time to raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. A team of 23 raised more than $1663 for the appeal. They were led by Peter Duncombe, one of the council’s information management specialists, who has manned a phone in the appeal’s communication room alongside other volunteers and celebrities for the past 40 years. Mr Duncombe’s history of voluntary work with the hospital has earned him the title of honorary life governor. He’s also president of the Whittlesea Bicycle Users Group and a Justice of the Peace. “Volunteering is in my blood,” the South Morang resident said.

“And you have a bit more of an appreciation for the hospital when you’ve got a child with a disability.” Mr Duncombe’s son, now 20 and a twin, is autistic. Victorians raised almost $17.5 million for this year’s appeal, which has been running since 1931, raising more than $308 million for the hospital in that time. Alexandra Laskie

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Parking spins a profit for airport By Alexandra Laskie Melbourne Airport is making more money from car parking than any other major airport in Australia. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) annual airport monitoring report shows car parking margins remain “very high” across the country, with Melbourne Airport reporting the greatest return, making 73.2 cents profit from every dollar paid for car parking for the 12 months to June 30 last year. The lowest return on sales for parking revenue was 63.7 cents for Perth Airport.

The ACCC report shows Melbourne Airport’s car park revenue increased by 14.8 per cent to $147 million, the highest any monitored airport has ever reported. ACCC chairman Rod Sims said being sole suppliers of car parking at airports means the four monitored airports (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane) continue to earn significant profits from car parking. “The high profit margins of the airports indicate that they do not face much competitive pressure,” he said. But he said savvy motorists were increasingly taking advantage of the discount rates available online. The ACCC found that

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consumers could save up to 66.5 per cent when booking in advance for longer periods of time. Melbourne Airport spokeswoman Carly Dixon said more than half the people who come to the airport do so by car. “We need to cater for this demand through the provision of airport parking, particularly for peak travel and holiday periods,” she said. “We offer a variety of competitively priced

and quality car parking products, in addition to the variety of other ground transport services, including SkyBus, taxi, hire cars, public and private buses and off-airport parking.” Melbourne Airport reported the highest passenger growth of the four airports, at 3.6 per cent. This was driven by increases in international passenger numbers, which surged by 7.7 per cent. The airport’s service standards were given a “satisfactory” rating, which was equal lowest with Sydney Airport. A record $484 million was spent on building a domestic terminal, premium lounge transfer facilities and extra bag check-in points.

Bowling for Broadie Mrs Bond said she enjoys the game because “it’s easy”. The Coolaroo resident, 79, started playing after a car accident limited her movement and forced her to give up tennis. Both women play every week in either pennant or social games. Details: Broadmeadows Bowls Club on 9309 0665. Alexandra Laskie

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The Glenroy Bowls Club was looking a bit tired. So when member Craig McCarron heard that the club was an eligible host for the federal government’s work-for-the-dole program, he lost no time in getting the club involved. That was six months ago. Now Glenroy Bowls is in tip-top form thanks to the work of eight job seekers assigned to help out for the past six months. To receive income support from the federal government, eligible job seekers need to undertake a six-month work-for-the-dole placement with a not-for-profit organisation or government agency. The program is designed to give organisations an extra set of hands and help job seekers develop skills employers want, meet new people and make contacts who can act as

referees. Mr McCarron became the club’s work-forthe-dole supervisor, enlisting eight extra pairs of hands last September. Two became employed while completing the program, while the remainder have just “graduated” from the program. “They’ve built garden beds, they’ve painted, and tomorrow they’ll help put new carpet down. They’ve trimmed the trees and the bushes,” he said. “I’ve had so many comments about how good the club looks.” The club is already in talks with an employment service to host another cohort of job seekers. Alexandra Laskie

The state government announced it will contribute $300,000 towards Hume council’s inclusive play space, Livvi’s Place, at Craigieburn Park. The new play space is intended to support one of Australia’s fastest growing suburbs, with Craigieburn’s population expected to jump from 44,000 this year to 65,000 by 2031.

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Park properly at school or pay up By Alexandra Laskie Whittlesea council is issuing as many as 10 fines a day to parents who illegally park in bus bays outside schools. In the first school term of the year, the council has fined 88 people for parking in a bus zone near one school. Acting governance manager Colleen Lazenby said the council’s main concern was the safety of children in school zones, as well as other road users and pedestrians.

“Our local laws officers regularly visit streets surrounding schools each morning and afternoon, around drop-off and pick-up times,” she said. “On average, we issue five to 10 fines a day during school terms.” “Our officers also … educate parents about road safety, and we walk the area around schools reminding parents of parking restrictions, which contribute to the safety of children and families,” Ms Lazenby said. In its latest newsletter to parents, Epping Views Primary School’s council advises

parents to call local laws officers if they see people parking illegally outside the school. School council president Joanne Gellel said the problem is growing and is now compounded by the number of children attending the Mansfield Street school. “The school is bursting at the seams, with 1430 students when it was built for 420 students. “It’s more of a safety concern because the bus stop is right in front of the [school] gates. I see it happen all the time,” she said. The school has been in talks with Whittlesea

council to have a three-minute drop-off zone installed in Lyndarum Drive in time for the start of second term. To help alleviate parking problems during school drop-off times, Whittlesea council will put on more school crossing supervisors and there will be a new school crossing at the top end of Dunolly Street and Lyndarum Drive. Parking rules often disobeyed around schools include illegally stopping to let a child out at a school crossing, or parking in a bus zone to drop off or pick up passengers.

Gong for vibrant garden Rainy or hot weather won’t deter Sue Guirguis from a spot of gardening. “Just give me a radio and I’ll be out there for hours,” she said. And her time among the roses hasn’t gone unnoticed. At Whittlesea Community Festival in March, the Epping resident was named as having the municipality’s ‘best front garden’. The judging panel said Ms Guirguis’s garden overflowed with colour and variety. “The arrangement of different textures, foliage and colour have been layered in such a way that each plant complements the next. “Surrounding the perfectly maintained vibrant green lawn is an abundance of flowers in bloom, which are alive with butterflies and bees, also creating beautiful fragrances,” one judge said. Ms Guirguis said she was surprised by the win, adding that gardening was one of life’s great joys. “It’s very peaceful and it keeps me grounded,”

she said. “I even like the weeding.” Her environmental awareness also impressed the judges. She uses a 3000-litre tank for all her watering and puts straw mulch on her garden beds to conserve moisture. Velupillai Thurairatnam, also of Epping, took out the competition’s ‘best edible garden’ prize. The Sri Lankan-born maths tutor has fruit trees, including banana, lime and pomegranate, and grows vegetables and medicinal plants. His wife, Kala, says she’ll find him in the garden in the mornings and evenings tending his shallots, carrots, leeks or curry plant. The former accountant is known to give his produce away to neighbours and friends. The council’s garden competition, now in its 21st year, encourages environmentally friendly gardening. Next year’s competition opens in December. Alexandra Laskie

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Dementia set to rise in north By Alexandra Laskie Alarming new research reveals the number of people with dementia in Yan Yean is expected to jump by more than a hundred-fold within 35 years. New research commissioned by Alzheimer’s Australia shows there were 745 people with dementia living in the electorate, as of February this year. That figure is set to jump to 8657 by 2050, catapulting the electorate from having one of the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the state to the third most prevalent, behind

only Melton and Cranbourne. According to the statistics, the growth over about 35 years represents an annual increase of 7.5 per cent in people diagnosed with premature senility. Similarly, by 2050 Yuroke will jump from being the electorate with the second lowest rate of Alzheimer’s (496 cases in 2016), to ninth spot, with 8657 cases estimated in 2050, representing a 1179 per cent increase. Meanwhile, Hume council is predicted to witness a 642 per cent increase over 35 years, from 1807 cases to 13,422 cases, representing the seventh highest growth rate of any Victorian local government area.

The number of people living with the disease in Whittlesea has been forecast to jump from 2520 to 14,396 by 2050, a 471 per cent increase. Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria chief executive Maree McCabe said the northern growth corridor’s booming population would experience a corresponding rise in numbers of older residents, which, in turn, increases the prevalence of the progressive condition causing dementia. “While dementia is not a normal part of ageing, it is more common as we age,” she said. Alzheimer’s Australia has called on

the state government to tackle the lack of understanding about dementia in the face of these alarming forecasts. “All Victorians will be impacted, either by a diagnosis, through caring for a loved one or knowing someone close to them living with dementia,” Ms McCabe said. She said the research estimates there are currently 97,000 people living with dementia in Victoria, a figure expected to grow by almost 300 per cent by 2050. Dementia is currently the second leading cause of death in Australia after heart disease. National Dementia Helpline 1800 100 500.

Needlework’s fine point About 20 years ago, then Whittlesea councillor Julie Adamson was juggling full-time work, the responsibilities of her roles on council and raising three daughters. “I thought I needed something relaxing in my life to help me wind down,” she said. “I spotted a Welsh whole cloth quilt (the top of which is a large, single piece of fabric usually quilted with an intricate design).” She began working on her first piece. “Little did I know what I was getting into; it got to the point where it took over my life,” Ms Adamson said. No longer a councillor nor a mother of young children, Ms Adamson now spends her time teaching quilting and needle turn, and working on her craft. One of her quilts has just been shipped off to Colorado for inclusion in the Rocky Mountains Quilt Museum’s next exhibition Australia

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Uncovered, which starts at the end of April. The small quilt, called Jessie, was inspired by traditional designs used on damask and old wallpapers. It was runner-up to best in show, given the Narelle Grieve Award for excellence in hand quilting, and one of three judges’ awards, at the 2015 Victorian Quilters Quilt Showcase. The Mill Park resident is now working hard behind the scenes for the upcoming Australian Quilting Convention at the end of the month. The convention will be in Melbourne from April 14-17 at the Royal Exhibition Building. Ms Adamson has been invited by event organisers to tutor hand quilting and applique. She’ll be teaching on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as building frames and hanging quilts for the four-day event. Alexandra Laskie

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MY PLACE Former Broadmeadows public housing resident Edith Collins, a 79-year-old mother of five and now a Sunbury resident of 15 years, has been a volunteer for 58 years. She talks to Alexandra Laskie. My father is Danish, he was born in Copenhagen. I was born in Fremantle in 1937 and moved to Melbourne as an 18-year-old, when I had my first child. The chap I married was in the army; he was an adopted New Zealander and I met him through my brother. When we first moved to Melbourne we moved in with my aunt in Yarraville, before moving to Edithvale and then Broadmeadows. I helped start the Broadmeadows Public Tenants Association (BPTA) in 1980 when we were living in the army quarters at May Road barracks. It was ministry housing for soldiers; we ended up buying ours off the government. It used to be called the “concrete jungle”. What motivated you to set up the BPTA? A public tenant needs all the help they can get. Every time you got an increase in your pension, your rent went up; it was a struggle. Our main concerns were maintenance of the housing and managing the waiting list. We fought for everything we could; we used to raise funds to keep cooking classes going; we set up a youth group. You also volunteer for the Northern Metropolitan Multicultural Senior Club Network. Can you tell me about it? We meet once a month and we get the Africans, Italians, Maltese and the Greeks together, and we discuss what’s on for the year. I also started the Sunbury Chinese Australian Community Group. I think it’s important to keep cultures

together and mix with other people. I also volunteer with Frank McGuire; anyone that wants help, I’ll help them as much as I can. Why is it that you cherish Broadmeadows, a suburb so many write off as an area of poverty and disadvantage? It’s a very special area because of the people. I could go and sit in the shopping centre and look at all the different cultures coming through. My uncle was an Aboriginal and my sister married an Aboriginal and we were brought up to respect our elders, past and present. I watched Frank [McGuire] grow up. His dad used to take those children on his pushbike to work with him; he worked for the Board of Works. They worked hard for their scholarships. His mother and father ran Irish dancing classes. It just goes to show that people in Broadmeadows can be successful. There’s no need for other people to have such a negative attitude towards Broadmeadows. It’s people coming in from other suburbs causing the trouble. What would you change about the suburb? The rubbish. In another 40 years Hume will be a very diverse lot of cultures. I’d like to see the Broadmeadows town hall made into a hub, and I’d like to see the station made beautiful. We need to bring Hume into the 21st century. Where do you go to unwind? I like to sit in Broadmeadows shopping centre and watch the world go by.

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Every drop has a flush of gold Instead of driving past with the windows up, be impressed with what’s taking place at ‘the poo farm’, writes Alexandra Laskie Before the early 1990s, it was common practice for motorists driving along the Princes Freeway to wind up their windows as they passed Werribee. You could count on a southerly breeze pushing the odours from the Werribee sewage farm northwards up until about 25 years ago when massive covers were installed on top of its main sewage lagoons. Since then, the sewage facility, now called the Western Treatment Plant (WTP), operates like the well-oiled machine it is – just without the smells. It’s been there almost 125 years, having been built when the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works was set up to manage the city’s supply of water and treatment of sewage. Under the guidance of chief engineer William Thwaites, construction of a sewage system began at Werribee in 1892, with a pumping station at Spotswood. Just five years later, the first Melbourne homes had their effluent transported all the way to Werribee with just a single flush. Now the plant serves more than 1.6 million people in the central, northern and western suburbs, and all it takes is 30 to 35 days for raw sewage to be recycled or discharged into Port Phillip Bay. WTP manager Martin Bowles took Star Weekly on a tour to show how a little more than half of Melbourne’s sewage is treated and explain the other uses Melbourne Water has for its 10,500-hectare site at Werribee. It’s a grey, drizzly Melbourne morning as Mr Bowles drives towards the open-cut drain where the city’s raw sewage enters the plant. The drain opens up on the property – which is

Above: Martin Bowles at manhole No.1 where Melbourne’s sewage enters the plant. Left: The odour plant takes gases from sewage and eliminates much of the smell that was once associated with the Western Treatment Plant [aka ‘the poo farm’] at Werribee.

equivalent in size to Phillip Island – alongside an “odour control facility” that removes hydrogen sulphide, or rotten egg gas, before the sewage flows along a 17-kilometre drain and then into 10 treatment lagoons. Surprisingly, peering down into the drain wasn’t as visually off-putting as anticipated. The equivalent of 180 Olympic-sized swimming pools full of sewage is pumped to the treatment plant each day. But, as Mr Bowles points out, the contents are 99 per cent liquid … it’s not just human effluent but waste water from washing

machines, dishwashers and kitchen sinks. And it’s already been through giant macerating pumps that break solids down. From there we drive to the main treatment lagoons, or as Mr Bowles calls them, “fart tarps” – ponds covered in high-density polyethylene that suppresses foul smells, halves greenhouse gas emissions and captures methane gases. “The covers starve the contents of oxygen, and bugs eat away at the solids that form on top,” he says. A contract was signed with AGL in 1998 to

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harness the gases trapped under the tarp to produce electricity. This now generates almost 95 per cent of power used at the plant. Mr Bowles says works are under way to expand operations so the plant can produce more energy than it needs and begin exporting it back into the grid. “Sewage is now thought of as a resource,” he says. “It will become a source of revenue.” From here we’re driven to the aptly named “milkshake machine”. Thousands of bugs swarming just beyond the safety of the car

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From left: Aerators pump oxygen through partially treated sewage as part of the treatment process; myriad birdlife gather where treated wastewater enters Port Phillip Bay … Portarlington can be seen on the horizon; the historic water tower at Cocoroc, which was rebuilt after being moved from Melbourne. (Pictures: David Bonnici)

door warn of the smell to come. We’re at the “activated sludge treatment plant”, where huge rotating motors aerate the sewage to remove its high nitrogen content into the atmosphere. Without this step, organic nitrogen and ammonia would be deposited into the bay, turning it a sickly shade of green. Occasionally the motors will fall off their shaft, requiring a “poo diver”, as Mr Bowles calls commercial divers, to dive into the sludge and fix the mixer. “Poo-diving, it’s a thing,” he says with a laugh. “There’s zero visibility, but they get suited up.” From here, the sewage flows through 10 lagoons, becoming clearer and cleaner as bacteria breaks down the organic matter in the water making its way either into the bay or to be used to irrigate vegetable crops. At the edge of the property, where the last lagoons run out into Port Phillip Bay, it’s difficult not to be impressed by the variety and sheer number of birds that come here to feed. Mr Bowles says it’s testament to the cleanliness

Designer turns outback art into gorgeous apparel Women love scarves – a thick wool scarf come winter, colourful, floaty wraps against the summer sun. And when we’re travelling there’s something special about collecting a gorgeous piece of luggage from the carousel. Catherine Manuell (pictured below), owner of eponymous Catherine Manuell Design at Fairfield, began creating millinery as a youngster, learning the tricks of the trade from her grandmother. She opened her boutique more than 20 years ago, with a focus on wonderful fabrics and print styles to fashion limited edition handbags, luggage, folios, wallets, purses and scarves. Styling an autumn outfit with a printed scarf, paired with an on-trend handbag, requires special attention to detail and quality, Catherine says. She sources fabrics from around the world and offers a range of colourful, practical and truly chic creations for Australian women.

of the recycled water. “For me, the judge of water quality is the birdlife at the end.” He points to the pelicans, swans, terns and shore-line birds that have gathered in a cacophony of noise at one of the bay outlets. “The birds love the nutrients left in the water. This place has gone from being declared a wildlife sanctuary in the 1930s to a Ramsarlisted site.” (The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance – the Ramsar Convention – was signed in Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971.) It’s considered the second-best bird-watching site in Australia (after Kakadu) and for just $50, and a $50 key deposit, you can purchase a two-year bird-watching permit to go there. Mr Bowles says there’s no shortage of bird-watchers coming to catch a glimpse of some of the world’s rarest birds, including species that migrate from as far away as Siberia. Back at the 10 eight-metre-deep lagoons, Mr Bowles explains that each one has to be dredged every five years. The solids that settle at the bottom are moved to “sludge-drying

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pans”, where they are ploughed to remove any liquids then excavated and made into mounds of biowaste, which are currently Mr Bowles’ biggest headache. Recently, Melbourne Water trialled turning this byproduct into bricks, but they lacked the structural integrity to hold their shape. “We have mountains and mountains of biosolids,” he says. “It would be a fantastic fertiliser were it not for all the metal in it.” It’s hoped WTP’s partnership with universities will speed up a solution. Our last stop is the former hub of Cocoroc, an abandoned town built to house MMBW staff and their families in 1894. At its peak, the community numbered 500. Houses were moved or destroyed in the early 1970s, and the four primary schools are now gone, but the old football ground, a town

hall and an empty outdoor swimming pool remain. “Cocoroc, that’s the sound the growling grass frog makes,” Mr Bowles says. The name also means frog in the traditional language of the Wathaurung people, traditional owners of WTP’s land. As we head back to WTP headquarters, Mr Bowles points out rows of healthy-looking corn crops. Six years ago, Melbourne Water signed a 20-year contract with MPH Agriculture, a privately owned agribusiness, to farm 5000 hectares of the property for livestock feed and take up other ventures. Mr Bowles says it costs $20 million to run the plant each year to treat more than 50 per cent of Melbourne’s sewage. To put it into context, it’s the same amount Premier Daniel Andrews spent last year to attract investment and visitors to the state. This year marks the plant’s 125th birthday. And while it might still be called a “poo farm”, this is a milestone Victorians should consider next time they find themselves on the Princes Highway with the windows down.

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Theft of number plates accounts for almost half of all thefts from cars in Victoria. Stolen plates are used to commit crimes such as petrol theft, armed robberies, ram raids and burglaries. To protect your number plate, Hume Neighbourhood Watch has made anti-theft one-way screws available from police stations across Hume. You can have them installed at Bunnings Craigieburn on April 9 between 10am-2pm; AVEO Retirement Village, Sunbury, on April 10 from 10am-2pm; Bunnings Sunbury on April 16 from 10am to 2pm; and Gladstone Park shopping centre on April 17 from 10am to 2pm. Toorourrong Reservoir Park, five kilometres from Whittlesea, is a great place for an outing. The kids will love the stepping stones, a walk around the ornamental lake, and the wide open grassy spaces. Make a day of it and enjoy the new facilities including seating, tables, shelters, barbecues and walking tracks. For more information, including opening times, go to www.parks.vic.gov.au

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French film The Intouchables (rated M) will screen at Yan Yea Theatre, inside Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, on Sunday, April 10, and everyone is invited. Doors open at 2pm for a stage program and afternoon tea, with the movie screening at 3.45pm. ■ 9407 5913

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The Maltese Language Teachers Associations of Victoria is organising Maltese classes for adults in Werribbee, Sydenham, Melton and Mill Park. All classes are held on weekdays from

Does the summer heat or winter chill cause financial anxiety? Are you worried about power bills? Stop by Whittlesea council’s free drop-in session at Mernda Villages Community Activity Centre on Monday, April 11, between 11am and 3pm for a chat with independent energy workers from Kildonan Uniting Care and learn how to stay comfortable for less. ■ Paul, of Kildonan Uniting Care, on 0408 406 237

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CONSIDER THE SAUCE Kenny Weir explores some Year of the Monkey offerings … Consider The Sauce and a few pals gathered for an informal Chinese New Year celebration recently, the venue being a brand new Chinese place called Mr Pan Fry. As previously noted, we love the intense diversity of Racecourse Road, but we rarely venture down this end, so I have no recall of what business was formerly at these premises. Mr Pan Fry is done out with crisp but basic furnishings and colours. The front window space is dedicated to on-view dumpling production, though by the time I think to photograph some of that action, work has ceased for the night. There’s a heap of dumpling varieties listed on the menu, which also extends to a variety of meat and vegetable main dishes, and some rudimentary rice and noodle offerings. We order with abandon, doubling up on some dishes to ensure there’s enough to satisfy all nine of our appetites. Shanghai fried noodles ($10.80) are a good, basic dish. And the broth-laden “baowie steamed juicy pork buns” ($10.80) are very excellent. Pot stickers (pan-fried chicken and prawn dumplings, $12.80) are served like a crispy upside-down pie. These, too, are very good. Stir-fried tofu with vegetables ($13.80) and fried tofu with pork mince and Sichuan sauce ($13.80) entice us away from dumplings. The latter’s tofu is a silky smooth treat in a dish that’s our most spicy of the night by quite a distance.

MR PAN FRY Address: 268 Racecourse Road, Flemington Phone: 0455 452 119 Stir-fried salted pepper ribs ($18) are nice, but not quite what we – well, what I – have been expecting. The tangy batter is rather like that which most of tonight’s group had across the road at Pacific Seafood BBQ House … in that case, the batter-coated chicken ribs. With pork ribs? Hmmm, interesting … chewy, but not quite a bullseye. In addition to all of the above, at Mr Pan Fry we also enjoy spring onion pancake. And we had a delicious, unctuous dish labelled stewed pork belly with chef special sauce ($20.80), which for some reason escapes scrutiny by my camera, but which is, perhaps, the hit of the night. We find the food at Mr Pan Fry to be mostly very good, with the dumplings rating a notch higher. The menu isn’t as long, but the approach is somewhat similar to the adjacent I Love Dumplings. I suspect, somehow, that Mr Pan Fry has a good chance of becoming a regular haunt. We’ve eaten well and having such a big group kept the price per head at a most admirable $22. Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the definitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs – www.considerthesauce.net

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Style, sophistication and location, all that you would expect from a quality property of this calibre. Upon entry you will appreciate the presentation, excellent fencing, superior pasture, great shedding and the charming family residence, an excellent décor awaits the lucky viewer. Step across the threshold to this very unique abode, boasting three very generous bedrooms, three living areas, and those extras that you don't often get in a home, such as an extra-large pantry, huge storage room/study and views from every angle. This family home has been built with flair and with a lot of thought for the surrounding environment and while we are talking about environment, there are 24 solar panels, (7.5kw invertor) 2 x 22,500 litre water tanks, a bore gushing crystal clear water, dam, weed free paddocks and beautiful soil which has resulted in very productive pasture. Situated between the picturesque towns of 2 3+ 2 Romsey and Lancefield and approximately fifteen minutes from Kilmore you need to $699,000-$750,000 inspect this property so call me for an : This Saturday (April 9), 1pm-1.30pm inspection. This property is quality and I do believe it won't stay on the market very long. CONTAC TACT: Gail K Ke endrick 0 04 417 0 01 12 0 04 41

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With the grace and charm of yesteryear, this absolutely beautiful federation style home comprises three bedrooms, two large living areas and generous size study. The wellappointed kitchen at the rear of the home and adjacent to the rear living area overlooks the pool and beyond, taking in views of the property and the surrounding crown land that abuts on two sides. As you would expect, verandah on three sides, twelve foot ceilings and the most stunning decorative cornices are part and parcel of this exquisite home. Positioned on just a tad under three acres, the views are amazing, while you enjoy a drink or perhaps two, looking out to the Macedon Ranges, the sunsets are stunning. Kilmore is such a pretty town with history in abundance and it's easy to understand the growth in this area given what's on offer in the oldest inland 1 3 town of Victoria. We boast The Kilmore International School, Assumption College, PRICE: $495,738-535,555 library, hospital, golf course, cafes, boutique shops and a great community spirit, so come INSPECT: By appointment and visit us, you won't want to go home. TACT: Gail K Ke endrick 0 04 417 0 01 12 0 04 41 CONTAC

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COOL ON KULIN! Situated in Kilmore's charming Willowmavin estate, this lovely home on almost a quarter of an acre [961sqm approximately] won't take long to sell. The large master bedroom is light and bright and features a nice ensuite and walk in robe. The remaining bedrooms have built in robes and fans, are of a good size and located distant to the master. There are two generous living areas, one a separate lounge located at the front with large full size bay window for plentiful light and brightness. The other is an additional family room located off the meals and functional well-appointed kitchen area. Sliding doors lead to the outside paved and covered patio complete with café blinds…..very cool! Clever design allows vehicle movement through the rear of the double garage [end to end] to the spacious back yard if required. Listen up guys….one big [6mx3m approximately] shed with concrete and power and another typical garden shed will give you ample storage or playroom. This well maintained property has everything. Two tanks to facilitate watering of the garden, vegetable garden 3 2 2 and orchard by the established irrigation system. There is absolutely nothing you have to do here and PRICE: $342,000 plenty of space to do it. Just move in! Don't be disappointed, be cool on Kulin. . . while you can! INSPECT: By appointment CONTAC TACT: Arch M Mo ontgomery ry 0 04 435 3 35 55 2 20 00 Wallan 7/79 High Street 5783 2233

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Pascoe Vale will host Greenvale in premier division when the Essendon District Football League season kicks off for all three divisions on Saturday. In division 1, Westmeadows faces Northern Saints, Oak Park hosts Craigieburn and Tullamarine plays Glenroy. In division 2, Jacana will take on East Keilor and Roxburgh Park hosts Coburg Districts.

By Tara Murray Lalor United came from 2-0 down with three minutes left to snatch a draw in the FFV state league 3 north-west opening round match against Whittlesea United on Saturday. Whittlesea opened the scoring in the 29th minute through Selim Karanfil and doubled the lead after 79 minutes when Sedat Akyol scored. A penalty in the 87th minute brought the score back to 2-1 and that was quickly followed by a second goal to Lalor in the dying seconds of injury time to earn a 2-2 draw. In other state league 3 north-west matches, Upfield suffered a first-up thrashing against Fawkner, going down 5-1. La Trobe University lost 2-1 to Geelong Rangers. In state league 2 north-west, Sporting Whittlesea played out a 1-1 draw against Hoppers Crossing. Hoppers got out to an early lead with a goal through John Little in the 10th minute and led 1-0 at half-time. Sporting scored in the second half to take home one point. Hume United suffered a 4-1 loss to Corio. In state league 4 north, Epping City defeated Bundoora United 4-1 and Northern Falcons lost 2-1 to West Preston. Greenvale United and Craigieburn City played out a 4-4 draw in the state league 5 north match at Barrymore Road Reserve. In the same division, Keon Park was thrashed 5-1 by Moreland Eagles and Meadow Park was beaten 2-0 by Reservoir Yeti.

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A Northern Knights comeback fell short in round 2 of the TAC Cup on Sunday. The Knights trailed Oakleigh Chargers by 25 points early in the fourth quarter before getting it back to within one kick. But that was as close as the Knights got and they lost 12.10 (82)-12.6 (78). Meanwhile Calder Cannons went down 10.13 (73)-9.7 (61) against Sandringham Dragons.

Big V

It was a bad weekend all round for Whittlesea Pacers, with both the men’s and women’s sides failing to win in Big V state championship matches. The women went down 76-58 against Knox on Saturday night, with Ellie McLean and import Trudy Armstead each scoring 11 points. And on Sunday they lost again, 68-66 against Melbourne Tigers. The Pacers men were beaten 107-97 against Knox on Saturday night. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly

Whittlesea United’s Sinan Mirik and Lalor United’s Atilafeher Feheratila contest the ball in the 2-2 draw on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

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SPORT Grand final loss drives Bloods to seek redemption Lalor has a burning desire to go one win better this year in division 2 of the Northern Football League. The Bloods suffered heartbreak last season when they lost to Whittlesea by three points in a grand final thriller. Bloods president Rodney Lowry said that result was spurring the players on for this year and they had spoken about a determination for redemption. “We were so close but didn’t get the chocolates,” he said. “Despite wanting to get the premiership this year, we’re keeping a lid on things. Firstly, we just hope to be competitive and keep the momentum of last season.”

While looking for premiership glory, the Bloods know it won’t be a walk in the park. “It’s a very interesting division, being only seven sides,” Lowry said. “North Heidelberg and Fitzroy Stars are both exceptional sides and Thomastown has recruited well. “It’ll be very competitive and we’ll give it our best shot.” The Bloods were one of the quietest teams on the recruiting front in the off season, with just nine players coming in across the whole club. Keeping last year’s list together was the first aim, and it has been achieved. “All the players from last year stayed on and

are really focused on going that step further,” Lowry said. “They’re a great bunch of blokes and there’s a driving desire in each of them. “Peter Shepherd has returned to the club and is a gun full-forward who has kicked heaps of goals. “Ruckman Blake Seeley has returned from overseas and we’ve added some midfielders , so there will be competition for spots.” Timmy Peck, Kurt Henderson and Darragh and Niall McGovern are new faces at the club. Shepherd’s return gives Lalor the dilemma of where to play Todd Hughes, who had spent most of his career as a backman before winning the division 2 goalkicking award last season.

Eagles’ wings clipped By Tara Murray Craigieburn Eagles don’t expect miracles this season in Big V women’s division 1. After an off season full of change, the Eagles struggled to put together full games, and it has shown on the scoreboard. Having started the season with what coach Rod Sweeney called an “unexpected win”, the Eagles struggled at times in both matches last weekend. On Saturday night, they lost to Keilor 71-53 before being outclassed, 101-49, by Mildura on Sunday. “Last night, we were good for all but six to 10 minutes and we put ourselves out of the game,” Sweeney said after Sunday’s game. “You saw quality across the board from Mildura. Their import [Alli Gloyd] was outstanding with 31 points and was dominant at both ends of the court. “We made fundamental errors; it’s a learning curve … you have to take the good with the bad.” One area the Eagles struggle with is scoring. In three matches so far, their field goal average is less than 30 per cent. “It’s been a big problem for the past few years,” Sweeney said. “The shooting over the past four to five years has been left to three to four people, and those people have moved on. Now we’re requiring players to step up. “We need to get the fundamentals right and shooting is a key.” On Sunday, Natalie Stewart was the standout, scoring 21 points. She’s set for a bigger role this year. “Natalie, Kellie [Bailey-Lynn] and Tahlia [Prestia] are our three leaders this year and are captains of the team,” Sweeney said. “They are all nurturing in a way and have all stepped up. I’ve got to be mindful as a coach to not focus on what the score is but what we’re doing as a team and how the girls are progressing.” Jordina Katu scored 11 points on Sunday after playing only one game last season. “She played in 2014 when the opportunity wasn’t quite there,” Sweeney said. “Last year was a disruptive year for her, but now she’s been able to get over all her injuries She’s getting out there and enjoying it, and it makes a big difference. “We’re all feeling hurt with the results, but with the likes of Natalie, Jordina and even Bec Hassell, who’s in her first year, you see we’re on the right track.” Sweeney says the Eagles are about to receive a boost with the return of Emma Pullen. “She’s been away in South Africa and is back next week,” the coach said. “She’s generally a reliable shooter so it will be good to have her back in the squad.” The men’s side defeated Oakleigh 79-62. Natalie Stewart in action on Saturday night against Keilor. (Shawn Smits) 22 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 5, 2016

“It’s a great problem for the coach to have,” Lowry said. “Every week could be something different with Todd; we can switch him from end to end. “With more depth we have players who can play in more positions so other clubs will have to think about what we may be doing.” The Bloods kick off their season against Thomastown at Lalor Reserve at 2pm on Saturday. Elsewhere in division 2, Fitzroy Stars meet North Heidelberg and Panton Hill faces Diamond Creek. Tara Murray

Bronco bench gets a workout The season couldn’t have started much better for the Hume City Broncos women’s side in Big V state championship basketball. A first-up 50-point win against Whittlesea Pacers in round one was followed by a 42-point thrashing of McKinnon on Saturday night. Broncos coach Katrina Hibbert is pleased with the two massive wins but maintains her players won’t be getting ahead of themselves. After a slow start against a determined McKinnon outfit, the Broncos led by 18 points at half-time. “It wasn’t a great first half as we were a bit passive against the zone defence” Hibbert said. “McKinnon were down a couple of girls … [they] stayed with us in the first half, but we were able to run away with it in the second.” The Broncos shared the scoring around, Colleen Planeta top-scoring with 24 points and Nicole Zammit, Vivien Saad and Olayinka Olorunnife all making double figures. Having big leads in both games gave Hibbert the opportunity to rotate her bench. Against the Pacers, every player had at least 10 minutes’ court time, while nine of the 11 players spent at least 10 minutes on court against McKinnon. “We want everyone feeling confident on court,” she said, “Come finals you never know what will happen. “You don’t learn sitting on the bench. I challenge the girls at training to train hard and be ready to play.” Hibbert is also aware that key players will miss several matches throughout the season, meaning court time becomes more valuable for the players coming off the bench early in the season. Sammy Gallaher will be on international duty with New Zealand in May. “It depends on how they [New Zealand] go; we may not get her back,” Hibbert said. “Nicole goes overseas in June and July, which gives opportunities to other players. Sarah Wright … has experience in championship-winning sides and no doubt she’ll step up. “Jacinta Scott is another experienced player. Sophie Byrnes will get more minutes and Natalie Karantzoulis is fit, as well. The toughest challenge at the moment is getting them all court time.” The Broncos’ men defeated McKinnon 82-80 on Saturday night but lost 103-87 to Corio Bay on Sunday. Tara Murray

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Red-hot Ranges make it four in a row Whittlesea Ranges’ hot start to the season continued on Saturday with a fourth successive win in division 2 west of the NPL. The 4-2 win over Box Hill United extended Ranges’ lead at the top of the table to two points . Coach Vinko Buljubasic said he was happy with his side’s performance despite a first-half lapse which saw them give up a two-goal lead. “It was a tough match,” he said. “We were 2-0 up and then we gave away two sloppy goals. We were ball-watching and there was a lack of communication. “We regrouped at half-time and I told them to try to play how we started the game and we scored two second-half goals to get the win. “Overall, I’m happy.” George Slefendorfas scored twice for the Ranges, with Atilla Ofli also grabbing a double to take his total to 10 in the opening six rounds. “He is working off the ball harder and creating space for himself,” Buljubasic said.

“The goals are coming from good build-ups set up by the defenders and midfielders. “Atilla is playing a deeper role and with George being tightly marked he’s getting the opportunities.” Ranges now have four wins and two draws to start the season, but Buljubasic said his players were not getting ahead of themselves. “It’s a good start but there’s a long way to go,” he said. “It will come down to keeping the full squad fit. “Even our players who aren’t playing regularly are working hard. It shows at training. “Having no injuries adds depth. “It’s not just about the 11 on the field, everyone involved is making competition for spots.” The Ranges’ next match is against second-placed Moreland City at Epping Stadium on Saturday.

In NPL, Hume City lost 2-1 against South Melbourne. City was on the back foot in the first half when Ramazan Tavsancıoglu was given a second yellow card and sent off, leaving City to play out the rest of the match with 10 men. South Melbourne capitalised moments later to open the scoring and lead 1-0 at half-time. Matthew Millar scored his, and his side’s, second goal in the 63rd minute to put South Melbourne up 2-0. Joseph Franjic got one back for Hume in the 77th minute and almost grabbed a second eight minutes later but his effort was cleared off the line. City sits fifth on the ladder with three wins, a draw and two losses. Hume will meet Melbourne Knights in the next match at Knights Stadium on Friday night. Tara Murray

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Promoted Lions relish lift in quality Things have stepped up a level for South Morang’s women’s football team. After winning the Victorian Women’s Football League division 4 premiership last season, the Lions face bigger challenges this year playing in division 2. Lions’ coach Maurice Baldasso said the rise was a welcome challenge for his side. “Because of the VFL women’s competition, division 2 is what was division 3 last year,” he said. “We’re playing against a lot of the premier and VFL sides’ second teams this season and I think it’ll be a good challenge. “We need more of a challenge after last season’s success … I think we could challenge for the top four.” The Lions will face plenty of unknown opposition this season as they have previously played against only one other side in the division, Chirnside Park, which was also promoted last season. The Lions won the last encounter between the two sides, defeating the Tigers in the division 4 semi finals.

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Mernda’s Luke Drakes gets some defensive scrutiny from Epping’s Peter McMahon. (Shawn Smits)

Mernda fights for points By Tara Murray Mernda started its 2016 Northern Football League division 3 season with victory against Epping on Saturday but was made to fight every step of the way. While the Demons controlled the scoreboard for most of the match, winning 11.12 (78)-7.11 (53), Demons coach Jason Ford said the game was tight. “I don’t think it was because we were better overall on the field – we just capitalised better,” he said. “We still had a lot of opportunities that we missed and wasted but were just better than them in that part of the game.” Ford said that while it was very pleasing to get four points to open the season there was much work to be done by the Demons. “We didn’t play the greatest brand of football

and our disposal is something we really need to work on,” he said. “It was good to get the four points … there were no injuries and everyone is up and about.” Matthew Golledge and Matthew Tarr kicked two goals each for the Demons, with Christopher Chilcott the only multiple goal-scorer for the Pingers with two. Anthony Bradford and Matt Campbell were named the best players for the Demons, though Ford highlighted the efforts of a couple of defenders. “Our full-back Christian Cawsey played on [Aaron] Willitts, who is a good full-forward, and kept him to one goal,” Ford said. “Josh Delaney, who has only just come back to the club, was good at half-back. Ian Fulton, our ruckman, had to play most of the game in the ruck and played well.”

The win wasn’t just for four points, the teams were also vying for the inaugural Patrick Chow Cup, played between the sides each year. Ford said there was a positive vibe around the club after the Demons struggled last season. “In the practice matches we won three from three,” Ford said. “The games will get tougher and tougher so it’s good to start the season this way.” The Demons will face South Morang in round two. The Lions suffered a first-up loss, 12.13 (85)- 7.11 (53), to Watsonia. The Saints outscored the Lions in every quarter to extend the lead from 10 points at the first break to the final margin of 32. Jake Potter and Wayne Pavitt kicked two goals each for the Lions. Daniel Caruso was named best for the losing side. Banyule and St Mary’s were the other division 3 winners.

Baldasso said there had been a good number of players at pre-season training, but the club was still looking for more players. “We’re around the 26 players mark,” he said. “We lost a couple of girls but we’ve managed to gain some, too. “A lot of them only stick around for two or three years because of other commitments. “It would be nice to have between 30 and 40 players.” Baldasso said there had been changes in the coaching set-up this season, with three coaches for the team. “We’ve changed the training structure and stepped it up 90 per cent,” he said. “There’s a lot more running and ball work. “Now we’ve got three coaches there’s more variety and more voices. “We’ve got more serious and the girls are learning so much more.” The increased training will also see a more flexible Lions line-up. “We’ve got more variety and we want to give them opportunities in new positions,” Baldasso said. “You may find girls who are better suited to new positions. “More confidence will make them more accomplished.” Baldasso said the improved training would lead to more confidence for the players, but could also lead to players moving on to higher levels. “With the new league [AFL women’s] I’ve told a few of the girls they should be trying out for teams,” he said. “I think we have at least five girls who could make elite teams and play quite well.” The Lions kick off the season on April 17, at home against another Lions side, Sunbury Lions. Sunbury was also promoted in the off-season after going through 2012 unbeaten in the west division. Anyone interested in playing for South Morang should contact coach Maurice Baldasso on 0438 688 199. Tara Murray 23 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ APRIL 5, 2016

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