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Tip to open all hours By Laura Michell Operators of the Wollert tip have been given the green light to run the landfill 24 hours a day. Whittlesea council has agreed to amend the tip’s permit, allowing Hanson Landfill Services to accept commercial waste 24 hours a day. There will be no change to public hours. Currently, the landfill operates from 7am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 8am-6pm on Sundays and public holidays. Commercial customers can use the tip 3am-6pm daily. The changes will allow the tip to remain open to commercial customers between 6pm and 3am.
Doreen youngster Shaylen Lowe is at home shooting a bow. The 10-year-old first picked up a bow four years ago, quickly developing a love for 3D archery. Unlike traditional archery, 3D archery is a field-based sport in which 3D lifelike animal targets are set up on a course over several kilometres of bushland. The targets are at unmarked distances, requiring archers to judge how far the target animal is from them. Competitions take place over an entire weekend. Shaylen has 78 state records and five national records for archers under 13 to her name, and was recently named the Australian Bowhunters Association state champion for her age group. In November, she will travel to Coffs Harbour to compete in the 3D Archery Association of Australia’s national finals, where she is hoping to finish in the top three. She is also heading to Norfolk Island next year for a week-long competition, ahead of a trip to Las Vegas in 2020 for a 3D safari competition. Shaylen, who is a member of Diamond Valley Archers in Yarrambat, said she took up archery after watching her sister shoot off horseback at pony club camp. “I have loved archery since I first tried it. I love shooting my compound bow and I love going away camping with my friends to shoot and I love walking the bush track, exploring and finding where the next target is hidden in the bush,” she said. “My favourite animal to shoot is the turkey and the crocodile. I like shooting up into trees and down steep hills too because it makes it interesting and you never know where or what the next target is until you get to it.”
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Hanson Landfill Services has also been given approval to upgrade and relocate the site’s waste transfer station, with the new facility to be built in the south-eastern pocket of the tip site, 25 metres from Bridge Inn Road. The application to change the tip’s operating hours received objections from eight residents who predominantly raised concerns about the adverse impact of the site operating all day. Residents are concerned the increased operating hours will result in additional noise from trucks and machinery, as well as headlights shining through their windows throughout the night. In a bid to address residents’ concerns, councillors requested that a barrier be installed adjacent to the northern and eastern boundaries of the landfill area to prevent disturbances to residents. They also prohibited the movement of landfill material and the use of landfill machinery on any part of the site within 200 metres of a boundary before 7am and after 6pm Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays. Cr Tom Joseph said the permit conditions were aimed at ensuring surrounding properties didn’t “pay a high price for having a tip in their backyard”. Councillors Norm Kelly, Ricky Kirkham and Alahna Desiato opposed the permit being amended, with Cr Kelly saying the tip had been the subject of numerous complaints over the years. “I’d be happy to see the landfill go elsewhere,” he said.
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Crime stats at three-year low By Laura Michell Crime in Whittlesea and Hume is at its lowest rate in three years, driven by drops in burglaries and thefts. Latest Crime Statistics Agency data reveals that in the 12 months to June, there were 21,930 offences recorded in Hume, down 8 per cent from June 2017. Burglaries fell 12 per cent, with thefts dropping 10 per cent. There were 15,404 offences recorded in Whittlesea, down 4.5 per cent, with the number
of burglaries recorded dropping by 27 per cent. Thefts fell by 9 per cent. Across the state, the crime rate fell by 7 per cent, led by a decline in burglaries. Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said across the state, residential burglaries were at the lowest level in years. “This is a significant achievement. Whilst we acknowledge that even one crime is one crime too many, these kind of results are a validation we are heading in the right direction,” he said. Whittlesea Inspector Andrew Falconer said he was pleased by the reduction in crime.
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He said Whittlesea police ran a number of operations targeting vehicle crimes and burglaries, including a recent operation by uniform police at night. That operation, which took place in June, resulted in 31 arrests. Inspector Falconer also highlighted a reduction in robberies, which fell 6 per cent
to 78 offences in the year to June. He said the recent addition of more detectives to the crime unit had led to the arrest of several people responsible for robberies in the area. But he said assaults remained a concern for police, with assault-related offences rising 20 per cent to 1594 offences. “There is still obviously a concern over family violence, which we are seeing in our assault statistics,” he said. “We will be focusing on road rage in the next quarter. We do think there is a link between road rage and assault offences.”
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Disco days start the adventure It’s disco time at Hume’s libraries. To celebrate the school holidays, Hume council is hosting Monster Mash silent discos at Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Gladstone Park, Tullamarine and Sunbury libraries. Children can put on a pair of headphones and dance the afternoon away at the silent disco, experiencing music, fun and games without the noise. Tullamarine’s disco is on September 26, before the party moves to Gladstone Park
on September 27, Sunbury on October 2, Craigieburn on October 3 and Broadmeadows on October 4. Mayor Geoff Porter said the libraries would also be offering a range of other engaging and educational activities throughout the holidays, including a LEGO expo, superheroes trivia night and Sphero Robots. The council’s youth services team will also be running a youth adventures program, featuring trips to the Melbourne Show and Melbourne Zoo.
“You can also challenge yourself with basketball, skate, BMX and scooter competitions or cook creative, delicious sweet treats,” Cr Porter said. For silent disco times, or more information about school holiday events at the libraries, visit: humelibraries.vic.gov.au For more information on youth adventures, visit: hume.vic.gov.au/youth Laura Michell
The search is on for someone to take over the lease of Whittlesea’s Growling Frog Golf Course. Property agency Fitzroys is advertising the leasehold for the 129-hectare Yan Yean course that is owned by Whittlesea council. A lease of up to 30 years is on offer. The 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by Australian golfer Graham Marsh and opened in 2004. It was the first course in Australia to be built with 3D and GPS tracking technologies. The site includes a restaurant and cafe, pro-shop, driving range, putting green, chipping green and practice bunkers. Fitzroys’ Rick Berry said the council was looking for new ideas and innovative ways to develop the golf course. He said a two-hectare parcel within the course could be used to transform it into a lifestyle and tourism destination. “Opportunities to develop new facilities and expand the functions and events area can reshape Growling Frog as a local hospitality icon, complemented by the picturesque surrounds, as well as enhance the scope to host social and cultural events, as well as corporate,” he said. “There is also the capacity to build accommodation on the site that could further enhance its appeal and reputation as a lifestyle and corporate destination for Victorians, interstate and international visitors alike. “The growing popularity of contemporary golf entertainment and hospitality experiences provide an excellent framework for any future development on the site.” Laura Michell
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The business lunch came as Whittlesea council launched its Liveable Whittlesea campaign, outlining its infrastructure wish list ahead of the state election. The council is calling for all political parties to commit to duplicating Craigieburn Road East and Findon Road, constructing the E6 freeway sooner than proposed, building Edgars Creek Primary School by 2022, and funding a health and wellbeing hub in Mernda. Mayor Kris Pavlidis said more than 8000 people moved to Whittlesea each year. “People move to the City of Whittlesea with the hope of creating a better life for themselves and their family. But … the essential services and infrastructure our community needs are stretched and unable to keep up with this unprecedented level of growth,” she said.
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‘Safe’ houses planned for park By Laura Michell
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Houses will be built on council-owned land at the edge of the Whittlesea Public Gardens in a bid to improve safety at the Lalor park. As part of a master plan for the Barry Road park, the council will sell the Downs Road reserve on the eastern edge of the park as housing, allowing up to 33 properties to be built on the land. The houses will front the Whittlesea Public Gardens and money from the sale will be reinvested in the gardens. The proposal has been criticised by residents. The council received a petition from 97 residents and nine non-residents in August, calling for the proposal to be scrapped. The petition said residents paid a premium for land and homes near the gardens on the basis there would be no further housing behind Killara Street and Network Drive. According to the master plan, development along Downs Road will improve passive surveillance and public safety at the park. “The alignment of the entry from Barry Road and dense planting means there are no views into the main carpark from adjoining roads or houses. Gates are used to restrict after hours access however rates of vandalism and other illegal activities are far higher at Whittlesea Public Gardens than at other similar sized reserves across the city,” the master plan stated. The master plan also proposes upgrading paths, installing new lighting, thinning vegetation and realigning the entry road. Other inclusions are replacing the toilet block, upgrading to the off-leash area, playground, barbecue areas and shelter, creating two new multi-use hard courts with night lighting at the northern end of the lake, and reinstating the southern end of the lake.
While some grandmothers knit jumpers for their grandkids, Craigieburn’s Megan Britton is knitting for orphaned lambs. Ms Britton has been knitting the jumpers for lambs owned by farmers battling severe drought conditions. She also knits jumpers to donate to animal rescue organisations who rehabilitate penguins affected by oil slicks. Ms Britton said the lambs’ jumpers help to keep them warm in harsh conditions while also providing comfort. The penguin jumpers stop them cleaning toxic oil away from their feathers with their beaks. Ms Britton said knitting was a life-long passion. “When I heard about the orphaned lambs, I saw it as an opportunity to put my hobby to good use and had seen the lamb jumpers on television. I had been knitting for the penguins for years so knew I’d be able to make jumpers for the lambs too,” she said. Ms Britton has even managed to encourage some of her friends at Stockland’s Highlands Retirement Village to begin knitting jumpers for the lambs. VAL BRADFORD AND MEGAN BRITTON
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Hume fumes about new council By Laura Michell Hume council is opposing a plan to create a stand-alone Sunbury council, saying it has been kept in the dark about the proposal. In January, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy announced that a Coalition government would separate Sunbury from Hume, with a Sunbury council to be created as soon as possible. The plan has drawn the ire of Hume councillors who have been given no information about the plan, despite repeated requests to meet with Mr Guy.
The council has also written to Liberal candidate for Sunbury Cassandra Marr asking for more information. Councillors are concerned the Coalition is rushing the process. They fear removing Sunbury from Hume in the next few years would disadvantage residents and council staff, and would result in Hume being asked to pay a multi-million dollar subsidy to the new Sunbury council. Last month, Ms Marr told Star Weekly the new council would be created using similar financial modelling to that used in 2014 when
the Napthine government gave the go-ahead for Sunbury to split from Hume. Under the previous modelling, Hume council was required to pay $24 million in subsidies to Sunbury council for the first 10 years of its existence. At last week’s council meeting in Sunbury, councillors spoke of their concerns that Hume residents were being asked to vote on a policy they had been given no information about. “If you are an average ratepayer and you are coming to an election in which your representation at one level of government is put
at risk, you would want to know what you are voting in,” Cr Drew Jessop said. “It is a leading issue … it is reasonable for people to want to understand what they are voting on. There are greater implications beyond creating a new council.” Cr Jack Medcraft said while he was certain Sunbury would have its own council in the future, he felt now was not the time to implement such a policy. “I just don’t know why we are going down this track when there are a lot more important issues,” he said.
Christmas choir needs your voice Dust off your jingle bells and warm up your vocal chords because the Whittlesea community carols choir wants new members. The choir will soon begin rehearsals for the annual Carols by Candlelight event to be held on Friday, December 16 on the terrace lawns at the council offices in South Morang. Mayor Kris Pavlidis said anyone who likes to sing can join the choir. “The community choir brings together singers of all ages and backgrounds, from as young as six-years-old to 80-years-young,” she said. Rehearsals will start on October 8 in the Fountain View room at the council offices on Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, from 7pm. To apply to join, visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/ events Laura Michell
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The need for speed Donnybrook commuters are a step closer to a more punctual train service, following upgrades to the railway tracks. The track at Donnybrook has been renewed with concrete sleepers and a heavier rail, allowing temporary speed restrictions on the Seymour line to be lifted. V/Line performance data revealed that 10 per cent of services on the Seymour line were delayed during August as a result of the speed restrictions. Work was also carried out to remove mud holes and improve the geometry of platform gaps at Donnybrook station. The works are part of a $10 million maintenance package for the north-east rail corridor. Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said patronage
at Donnybrook station was growing, with thousands of people relying on the Seymour train line to get to work, study and appointments in Melbourne. “The $10 million in V/Line maintenance works are important for making services more reliable now, while we continue the detailed planning needed to provide more services, more often,” she said. The works follow last month’s announcement the state government would create extra parking and extend the city-bound platform at Donnybrook as part of a $1.57 billion Regional Rail Revival Program. The project should be finished by 2020. Laura Michell
Women and girls living in Whittlesea are invited to share their favourite ways to get active for an upcoming campaign, Whittlesea Girls Can. Inspired by the “This Girl Can” campaign, Whittlesea Girls Can aims to motivate women to take their health in their own hands. To share your story, visit www.whittlesea. vic.gov.au
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Craigieburn, Kalkallo grants lift By Laura Michell New community facilities will be built in Craigieburn and Kalkallo, with Hume council receiving $4.6 million from the Growing Suburbs Fund. The annual state government grants aim to invest $50 million yearly in new infrastructure for Melbourne’s growth suburbs, including Hume. This year’s funding for the Yuroke electorate includes $2.66 million for the
Cloverton South Community Hub in Kalkallo, featuring a kindergarten, playgroup, maternal and child health services, a youth space and adult learning. The council will contribute $3.11 million to the project. The council also received $1.5 million for Craigieburn’s first softball centre at Mt Aitken, featuring two softball fields with lighting and a pavilion, and $450,000 for an upgrade to the Hume Tennis and Community Centre playspace in Craigieburn.
It also sought $1.85 million for a recreation reserve at Merrifield West in Mickleham, which will include AFL and tennis facilities. The project has yet to receive funding. Yuroke MP Ros Spence said the projects would improve local communities. “These projects will make a real difference because they go to the heart of building what families need in our community,” she said. “We’re investing in new community facilities because our area is growing and local projects
like these will benefit many families for years to come.” Hume mayor Geoff Porter said the projects would help make Hume a better place to live, work and visit. “Our local community groups and sporting clubs do a fantastic job at representing our city,” Cr Porter said. “These upgrades will help to ensure that they have adequate facilities to support and promote active lifestyle.”
Building on reputation Lalor Gardens Primary School will be upgraded, thanks to a multi-million grant from the state government. Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny visited the Kingsway Drive school last week to announce that it would received $4.2 million to be used to build a music room and hall and gymnasium featuring netball and basketball courts. Architects and builders have already been appointed for the project, with work to begin soon. “I feel very proud to have worked with school parents, students, teachers and principal Anne Hulett to secure funding for the school hall and gymnasium,” Ms Halfpenny said. “Lalor Gardens Primary School was built less than 10 years ago and the school hall is the icing on the cake. It will be a great facility for students as well as the local community.” Laura Michell
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Campaign finally brings respite By Laura Michell Whittlesea’s long-awaited adult respite centre has opened its doors. The South Morang centre opened earlier this month, bringing a close to a five-year campaign for an adult respite service in Whittlesea led by the council, Whittlesea Disability Network and local advocate group Respite Alliance Whittlesea (RAW). The centre is Whittlesea’s third respite facility, but the first to cater for adults. The new centre, which will be named Carroll
House after lead campaigner Trevor Carroll, includes six beds. Mayor Kris Pavlidis said a 2016 council survey found that 26 per cent of residents surveyed had a permanent or long-term disability or medical condition. Cr Pavlidis said there were 18,388 people who provided unpaid care to a person with a disability, long-term illness or older age. “The opening of this facility is a clear commitment that the state government has recognised our need for more respite support in the community,” she said.
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supported in their own communities instead of needing to leave the local area.” Mr Carroll said he was “thrilled” the centre had finally opened. “Too many families have had to make the heartbreaking decision to relinquish their sons and daughters into state care because this facility didn’t exist,” he said. “Now we have the most modern, state-of-the-art adult respite facility in Victoria and I am just so humbled to have it named in my honour; but it is also a tribute to all RAW members and their families.”
Enabling state honour A Broadmeadows company helping job seekers to upskill has been named as a finalist in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards. Enable Social Enterprises is one of three finalists in the community category for its work providing environmental employability skills to disadvantaged jobseekers. Enable aims to break unemployment cycles by providing jobseekers with supportive work and learning programs. In 2017, Enable created 1741 paid work hours through an e-waste enterprise trade, supporting disadvantaged workers and economic development while diverting 53.2 tonnes of e-waste from landfill. Sustainability Victoria chief executive Stan Krpan said Enable’s project was “exceptional”. “Enable Social Enterprises demonstrated to the judges that they have translated the
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MY PLACE Craig Exon moved to Whittlesea earlier this year to head the Salvation Army Church in Mill Park. He speaks with Laura Michell. What is your connection to the City of Whittlesea? My family and I moved here in January this year. I am the corps officer/team leader for the Whittlesea City Salvation Army Church. Basically, that means I’m the pastor of our local Salvo Church in Mill Park What do you like about the area? So many things. The closeness to rural settings, the multicultural nature of the northern suburbs is amazing and I love that it’s relaxed and easy-going. It’s a great place for our family. (Marco De Luca)
What, if anything, would you change? Like most people, I think the traffic is a key issue. Better public transport and more affordable housing are key as well. How long have you been involved with the Salvation Army and what brought you to Whittlesea?
What are some of the projects the Salvos are working on locally?
I’ve been a Salvo officer for just over 15 years and moved here as a part of the Salvos appointment process in January to lead the church and community work here in Whittlesea City. It’s an exciting challenge and a great place to be.
We are currently exploring ways we can support those sleeping rough in Whittlesea City. We have just started a women’s support program for people from a refugee or CALD background on a Thursday morning each fortnight. The Salvos
also have a number of programs targeting family violence, running out of Crossroads. We have some great initiatives to build into families running through the church at the moment … Salvos have just opened a store in Epping and a new store is coming to Whittlesea. We are passionate about partnering with the community to build networks and look at ways
to build a healthy community. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? I love riding out through Doreen and the back of Nutfield, and we love walking up Quarry Hills Park in South Morang.
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Mernda’s Nannas Makers Market is back. Browse through the stalls at the Uniting Church Hall, 105 Schotters Road, on Saturday, September 29, 10am-1pm. There will be handmade jewellery, cards, children’s clothing, candles, jams and preserves for sale. ■ facebook.com/nannasmakersmarket
Learn more about keeping your kids safe around the home, in the car and while sleeping at Hume council’s information session on Tuesday, October 2, at Greenvale Recreation Centre, 27 Barrymore Road, 9.30-11.30am. Ideal for first-time parents. ■ hume.vic.gov.au
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Learn tips and tricks to improve your creative writing at Broadmeadows library’s workshop on Monday, October 1, 3-4pm. The workshop will encourage participants to walk in someone else’s shoes and bring that experience to life using creative writing techniques. Bookings essential. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. ■ 9356 6900
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Celebrate Eid al-Adha and Pakistani Day with activities and stories from the Urdu culture at Craigieburn library on Saturday, September 29, 1-3pm. Dress in traditional clothes and enjoy cultural dance and songs. At 75-85 Central Park Avenue. ■ 9356 6980
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There’s plenty happening at Thomastown Neighbourhood House. Browse the stalls at the monthly indoor market on Saturday, October 6; join a mosaic course on Mondays throughout October; or brush up on your cafe skills on October 1. ■ 8376 6939
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Have a coffee and a chat with your local police and firefighters at Newbury Child and Community Centre’s community cafe on Tuesday, October 9, from 10am. As part of community safety month, emergency services workers will be on hand. At 440 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn. ■ 9356 6729
Driver education program
Learn about a free driver education program for newly arrived refugees living in Hume at an information session on Monday, October 1, at Hume Community Hub, 61 Riggall Street, Broadmeadows, from 1.30pm. The program runs weekly during school terms. ■ 9380 9536
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Budding green thumbs can learn more about gardening by planting edible seeds and decorating a seed carry bag at the Tullamarine library’s children’s gardening workshop on Wednesday, October 3, 2-3pm. Booking essential. At 58 Spring Street. ■ 9356 6966
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Celebrate local history month at Whittlesea library on Friday, October 5, 10.30-11.30am. The library is recording
stories of people living in Whittlesea to publish online. Bookings essential. At 57 Laurel Street. ■ 9716 3028
An art exhibition telling the stories of cultural, social and individual identity through personal objects and symbolism will be at the Whittlesea council Great Hall, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang, until October 1. ■ ondru.org/walking-in-my-shoes
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Explore Thomastown by foot on the Thomastown Trek, departing from Thomastown library, 52 Main Street, on Tuesday, October 9, at 10am. The trek will continue along Edgars Creek to the historic precinct of Westgarthtown and back. Bookings essential. ■ 9464 1864
Join Victorian Seniors Festival celebrations at Whittlesea council’s seniors lunch on Wednesday, October 3, 11.30am-3pm, at Emerald Receptions, 213-215 Settlement Road, Thomastown. There will be music, entertainment and dancing. Tickets cost $18. Maximum of four tickets per booking. ■ 9407 5913
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Cricket move for Greenvale Greenvale Kangaroos have dropped down a division in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. The Kangaroos, who were due to play in the Turner Shield senior division, requested to drop a grade because of significant player departures in the off season. VTCA president Steve McNamara said that while it was regrettable the club left the decision so late, it was encouraging it was doing everything possible to play at the highest level. St Albans will fill the Kangaroos’ spot in the top grade after several clubs were invited to apply. The association gave the opportunity to Tullamarine, which has been relegated from the senior division, and all north-west division clubs from last season. Westmeadows, which won what is now known as the Steve McNamara Shield division 2 last season, also approached the association to put in a submission. Westmeadows, St Albans and Aberfeldie put in applications. “After detailed and careful consideration the VTCA board of management are pleased to announce St Albans Cricket Club will immediately be moved up to the Turner Shield senior division to replace Greenvale Kangaroos, while Greenvale will now move down to the Howarth Shield division 1 west,” McNamara said.
Excitement grows as the Northern Softball Association season is about to get under way. Association president Michael O’Brien said players were well into pre-season training ahead of the October 13 start. This season there will be mixed under-8 (tee-ball), under-13 and under-16 competitions and an open women’s competition. “The players are getting back into the swing of things and for our many new players, including kids and adults who have not played before or that are returning to the game, they are starting to learn the game and most importantly have fun,” O’Brien said. “The great thing about Northern Softball apart from the softball, are all the other opportunities we provide including games for a wide range of ages, gender mix, the camaraderie, social interaction and fun aspects.” O’Brien said it was an exciting time for softball, with the sport returning to the Olympics in 2020, while Softball Victoria has announced a new women’s competition. His association is looking to introduce a social sevens or mixed slow-pitch softball competition. O’Brien said that the Northern player development is being noticed on a wider scale with a number of players being selected for representative sides. This year alone, seven players were part of School Sport Victoria teams, 22 players in Softball Victoria development or academy teams, 10 in Softball Victoria teams and one player who played in the under-19 International Friendship Series. O’Brien said new players were welcome to attend the final pre-season training session on October 6 and can be added into teams. Details: northernsoftballvic@gmail.com
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SPORT New coach looks to make Lalor a powerhouse again New Lalor coach Gary Cutler is excited by the challenges that lie ahead. Cutler, who had been coaching rival Northern Football League division 3 side Heidelberg West, was announced as Lalor’s new coach on Saturday. Cutler has 30 years coaching experience, including the past five years in the NFL. “They are a big club with a lot of history,” he said of Lalor. “The challenge is there to get them back up to their glory days. “Not too long ago they were a powerhouse … It doesn’t take a lot to turn things around. “I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and hopefully scare a few teams along the way.”
Cutler said he faced a similar challenge when he took over at Heidelberg West two years ago. He said he had mutually parted ways with the club which wanted to head in a different direction. Cutler brings a team of assistant coaches and support staff with him to Lalor. “I think it’s important to bring in a whole team,” he said. “It’s a whole new football department and I think it’s important to be on the same page. “We’re ready to roll the sleeves up.” Cutler takes over a side which won just two games last season after dropping a grade. In the previous off season the club almost folded.
A number of senior players left the club, which gave a lot of younger players an opportunity last season. Cutler said one of the main focuses was to get the under-19 team back up to help further develop younger players. He said while last off season was the toughest in the club’s history, this time around it was looking a lot smoother. “From what I’ve heard, just about every single player has re-signed. We’ll bring some players with us. Having played against them this year, they were quite small. “They’ve got a ruckman in Daniel Moore who will be a super player. He just needs some bigger bodies around him.” Lalor president Benjamin Charles paid
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Jordan Connerton scored a hat trick on Saturday. (Damian Visentini)
Craigieburn on the rise By Tara Murray Craigieburn City didn’t envisage playing in FFV state league 3 north-west next season. But that’s the reality for the three-year-old club after it sealed a second straight promotion on Saturday. Craigieburn hit its form at the right time to finish second in the state league 4 north season. It then proved too strong for Altona North and then Essendon United in promotion play-off games. Coach Michael Loche said they were in disbelief with what they had achieved. “After a promotion you want to consolidate your spot, so we did really well. “About five to six weeks ago, our season was almost over. “We got a really good streak and then the last two play-off games continued that. “The players are stoked and they’re a special 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
group of players. “This is massive for the club.” On Saturday against Essendon United, it was Craigieburn that opened the scoring in the first half. It made it 2-0 just before half-time. United got one back just after play resumed but Craigieburn finished strongly with two late goals to win 4-1. “A couple of years ago they were in state league 2 and we were in state league 5,” Loche said “We’ve closed the gap.” Jordan Connerton scored a hat trick on Saturday. Loche said the playing group was pretty special. “Half of them have been together for four or five years … it’s one of our strengths,” he said. “We battle and work hard, but no one will beat us on heart and character.” Loche, who will coach next season, said they
were yet to start planning for next year. He said they were hopeful that being in a higher division would help them attract a few more players. “We’ll let the dust settle and then plan for 2019,” he said. “We’ll lose a couple of players and look to add another five to six … to be competitive in the next league.” The win means Craigieburn will join state league 4 north title winners Lalor United in state league 3 north-west. Lalor United fell just short of claiming the overall state league 4 title, losing to Monash University 4-1. Kliment Dimitrieski was the goalscorer for United. Whittlesea United, which claimed the state league 2 north-west title, added the overall state league 2 title to its haul on Thursday night. Scores were locked at 3-3 before Whittlesea won in a penalty shoot out.
Rainbow Ebert finished off a cracking season for the Bundoora women’s team, to be named the Northern Football League women’s division 3 best and fairest. Ebert, who previously played in the Essendon District Football League, polled 24 votes to finish four votes clear of St Mary’s Jessica Hardy. The awards night wrapped up a top season for Ebert and Bundoora. The Bulls went through their first season undefeated on the way to the premiership. Coach Gary Moorcroft was named coach of the year and Ebert and teammates Sianne Clancy, Chloe Moorcroft, Brieanna Musgrave, Brittany Del Romano, Amy Callawy and Bridgette Taylor-Gray were named in the team of the year. In other awards at the NFL best and fairest, Heidelberg’s Michael Brunelli and Macleod’s Lucas Hobbs took out the top honour. They finished on 21 votes each to win the Frank Rosbrook Medal for the top men’s division 1 player. Bundoora’s Peter Hood finished equal fourth on 15 votes. He was named in the team of the year, along with teammate Josh Grabowski. Lower Plenty’s Patrick Flynn won the division 2 best and fairest, while Heidelberg West’s Jarryd Coulson won the division 3 best and fairest. Thomastown’s Josh Beare, Matthew Vasilevski, Anthony Capeci and Dylan Chapman, along with Epping’s Alec Buchan and Damon Marcon were named in the division 2 team of the year. The division 3 team of the year included Mernda’s Josh Delaney, South Morang’s Daniel Caruso, James Hewson and Bailey Brown, and Laurimar’s Josh Williamson, Mitchell Thompson and Jacson Cecil. Mernda’s Danny-Lee Rigby won the under-19 division 2 best and fairest award. Meanwhile, West Preston Lakeside claimed its first premiership since 2010, defeating Macleod 11.12 (78)-9.15 (69) in division 1. The Roosters lost an early lead at the main break but regained it in the third quarter on the back of four straight goals. They hung on as the team’s went goal for goal in the last quarter. Roosters ruckman Mark Kovacevic was named best on ground. Tara Murray
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Danielle Linton is co-coach of Westmeadows this season. (Marco De Luca)
Westmeadows’ gun cricketer Danielle Linton is prepared to give anything a go. When she was asked to play cricket last season, despite not having played since in the backyard as a kid, Linton said ‘why not’. She dominated the competition last season, including taking out the Victoria Turf Cricket Association women’s best and fairest, and is back again this season. This time she’s taken on the extra role of co-coach with Matty Walker. Linton said when she was asked to coach, it was a challenge she was willing to take on. “Having more responsibility means a few more nerves, but I’m excited at the same time. “When Sonja Viehl got appointed at Greenvale in a bigger role, our president Jeff [Hubbard] had a conversation with me to see if I was interested or not in coaching. “I’m inexperienced in cricket, so I said I
would need to have some guidance, but I’m always up for a challenge.” Walker isn’t new to the Warriors set-up, having helped out with the side last year. He also coached the Westmeadows women’s football side, which featured several cricketers including Linton. Linton said they were trying to convince some of the football girls to switch sports for the summer. “Myself and sister [Nat Linton] and a couple of others have been in their ears trying to get them to come and join us,” she said. “If they’re not playing they will come and support us.” Linton said they were looking at fielding two teams this season. Last season they started with one team, but ended the season with two. The top team will play in the VTCA competition, while the second side will play in the new North West Metropolitan Cricket
Bats fly into new season By Tara Murray A strong pre-season will hopefully hold Plenty Valley in good stead come the Victorian Women’s Premier Cricket season. The Bats have had few players leave, while a number of new players have boosted the ranks. For second year coach Adam Drinkwell, they are a lot more advanced than 12 months ago. “The knowledge and the skill of the players is further advanced,” he said. “It’s been a real positive that we’ve maintained most of our squad from last season. “Emma Sands is going to Box Hill, but we’ve replaced her with Grace Jones. “We’ve also added some young talent from around the region.” Drinkwell said they would field a third side this season. Last season the Bats started with three sides, but a lack of numbers meant they had to drop back to two. While the Bats will still have a young side, he said they would benefit from having another year under their belts. He said with two more sides in the competition, they would play more cricket which is another bonus. “It’ll be a similar team to last season possibly,” he said. “They’ve developed together and hopefully will set us up for success in the future. “They want to keep improving.” In a big bonus for the Bats, import Providence Cowdrill is returning. She’ll be here for the start of the season. “It’s a big bonus to have a quality spinner and it helps with our improvement,” Drinkwell said. Sophie Day and Jessie Hulett are two players to watch this season according to Drinkwell. He said Day, at the top of the order, has put in plenty of extra hours to improve her game, while Hulett could provide them with an x-factor. Having finished fifth in the one day competition and sixth in the T20 competition last season, Drinkwell said the club was continuing with its development. “We want to win more games this year,” he said. “We had some close losses and hopefully we’ll turn a few results around … you never know what can happen.” It’s already been a good off season for the Bats with Tayla Vlaeminck selected in the Australian Southern Stars squad. Vlaeminck was one of two uncapped players named in the 13-player squad on Wednesday morning, with the squad to play three T20s against New Zealand starting later this month. Drinkwell said it was exciting for the club to see Vlaeminck selected for Australia. “She’s been at the club for a number of years since coming from Bendigo. “It’s already boosted the girls. She’s already
Sophie Day is one who is predicted to take the next step. (Shawn Smits)
Work has also started on a new turf training in the Victorian squad along with Rhiann facility at Yarrambat, which is another bonus O’Donnell. “We’re a little surprised, but she’s been with for the side. Plenty Valley starts its season on October 7 the National Performance Squad through the against Essendon Maribyrnong Park. winter and at the forefront of selectors.”
Association competition. Linton said they were looking for players for both sides and hoped to get enough so players didn’t have to double up. “We’ve definitely got numbers for at least one team, and we’ve entered two teams. “We’re not looking for superstar players, we’re looking for any one who wants to have a game.” Having made the grand final in the first side and personally had a great season, Linton said last season would be hard to top. “We started last season just hoping to win a match. Half way through we thought we were a chance to make the grand final and that was absolutely amazing.” The Warriors are also hoping to have an under-13 girls team. Tara Murray
Roos turn to experience After a big off season, Greenvale Kangaroos are ready to kick off their Victorian Premier Cricket season. The Kangaroos have been busy behind the scenes and have a new coach, increased coaching support and a number of changes on field. The club announced the signing of Matthew Love as playing coach early in the piece, before adding long-time premier cricket coach Peter Di Venuto as director of cricket and former New South Wales coach Trent Johnson as director of coaching. Love said both appointments bring a lot of experience to the club. “With the amount of experience they bring, the players are feeding off them,” he said. “The players are getting the benefits during sessions. Trent, with his bowling experience and senior coaching experience, and Peter has a wealth of knowledge … there’s huge benefits for the players.” Love said he was also making the most of Di Venuto and Johnson’s experience, with Peter helping out with training structures to get the best out of the players. The Kangaroos will field a slightly different line-up this season, with a few young stars leaving in the off season including Jordan Buckingham, James Rosewarne and Ryan Stingel. Love, who will also captain the side, was the first inclusion. Anthony Barton, who played for the Kangaroos’ Victorian Turf Cricket Association side the past two seasons, returns to premier cricket. James Usher has moved back from Sydney and will link up with the Kangaroos, having played several years with the club. Luke Sandy, who was limited by injuries last season, is expected to be part of the first XI, while Andrew Brennan, who has come across from Essendon, is another one looking for a spot. Love said the Kangaroos would be looking for more consistency, after finishing at the bottom of the ladder last season. “We look pretty strong and we will play to our strengths. We’ve got a strong fielding group and we will apply a lot of pressure and hopefully make a lot of runs. “Some of the guys who have been there, have had enough of finishing down the bottom. The aim is to be competitive.” Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
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