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Recycling sent to tip By Laura Michell Hundreds of tonnes of recycling from Hume and Whittlesea will be dumped in landfill after a decision by SKM Recycling to stop accepting recyclable material. The recycler contacted councils last Thursday night to inform them it would immediately stop accepting recyclables at its Coolaroo, Laverton North and Geelong plants. SKM has contracts for kerbside waste collections with 32 councils and said the shutdown was temporary. The closure came one day after the Environment Protection Authority ordered Glass Recovery Services, which is linked to SKM, to stop accepting combustible recyclables at its Coolaroo plant.
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SKM spokesman Rob Spence told ABC radio the temporary closure was a result of the EPA’s ban on Glass Recovery Services. “If the glass plant had been left open … then we wouldn’t have this problem. But in fact, the EPA stopped the plant operating,” he said. “[SKM] can’t take any more [recycling] without breaching their permits with the EPA.” In a statement posted to Facebook, Hume council said it was “extremely disappointed” and angry to be sending recycling to landfill. The council said it was faced with the tough decision of stopping collections or sending the contents of the 7600 bins it empties daily to landfill. “There is simply no other choice. We cannot stockpile it until an alternative solution is found because, given the quantity, it is simply not safe to do so,” the statement read. “In 2019, it’s just not good enough. The community has every right to be concerned. “Hume City Council has been leading the call for all levels of government to better work together to ensure a sustainable waste and resource recovery industry in Australia through our Waste Regulation Campaign.” Whittlesea council city transport and presentation director Nick Mann confirmed the recycling would be sent to the Wollert landfill. “It’s important that residents continue to separate recyclables into the right kerbside bins in case SKM returns to operation or an alternative is found,” he said.
Jael Wena may only be 13 but she’s out to prove she has talent. The Doreen schoolgirl is trying her luck in the new season of Australia’s Got Talent in the hope of building a career as a singer. Jael said auditioning for AGT is something she had always wanted to do. “I’ve always wanted to be on TV but my dad told me to wait and practise,” she said. “To see the judges in front of my eyes and hear the crowd cheering for me ... it’s a dream come true.” The Hazel Glen College student is no stranger to performing in front of a large audience as she represented Australia at Junior Eurovision last year. “Junior Eurovision was so good. In AGT the audience was about 2000 people but at Junior Eurovision, there was 11,000 people,” she said. Jael said performing in front of singer Nicole Scherzinger – who is one of the judges this season – was a highlight. “I was very excited to see Nicole because I have watched her a lot. I never thought I would get to see her in person.” Australia’s Got Talent airs on Channel Seven on Sunday and Monday nights. Laura Michell
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Local jobs shortage hurts North By Laura Michell More people living in Craigieburn-Mickleham are unemployed than in any other area in Melbourne’s north. New federal government small area labour market data shows that 2145 people living in Craigieburn-Mickleham were jobless as of March, 2019. But that number was less than the 2702 in March, 2018. Statewide, Corio-Norlane had the highest number of unemployed people, with 2543 people without a job at March, 2019.
Across the north, South Morang (1534) and Epping (1511) also had high numbers of joblessness. Sunbury is home to the smallest number of unemployed people in the north, with 242 without a job. Advocacy group NORTH Link executive director Chris James said the lack of local jobs was making it harder for people to find employment. “A key problem is that the jobs often aren’t where people live, particularly in the outer north,” he said. “Government investment policy should
continue to aim to attract a variety of firms to the north, including health, manufacturing, transport and business and professional services so residents can work relatively locally. “We must also improve transport connections to where jobs are – for example, public transport connections to major hubs like Melbourne Airport, Cooper Street in Epping and La Trobe University need improvement.” NORTH Link, which represents northern suburbs councils including Whittlesea and Hume, has long been campaigning for the
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• $32 on new facilities and infrastructure • $13 on neighbourhood parks and open spaces • $13 on waste, recycling and the environment • $11 on family, children, youth and seniors • $8 on roads and footpaths • $9 on leisure, recreation and community facilities • $5 on supporting local business and communities • $3 on public health and safety • $3 on animal management and school crossings • $2 on libraries • $1 on arts and culture
How the council spends your rates Rates notices have begun hitting letterboxes across Whittlesea, prompting the council to break down exactly how every $100 of rates money will be spent. Mayor Lawrie Cox said the council budgeted carefully each year to ensure the best value for every dollar. He said balancing the budget was challenging, with rates collected to fund services such as rubbish collections and road maintenance and help build projects such as playgrounds and recreation facilities. “It’s always a challenge meeting the needs of
our growing community and we have limited financial capacity,” Cr Cox said. “We appreciate that people have taken the time to consider the budget – we had 30 submissions from the community which were considered. “Our budget this year will see a significant investment in roads, traffic management around schools and sporting and leisure facilities.” According to the council, it spends most on new facilities and infrastructure, with $32 from $100 of rates spent in that area.
It spends the least on arts and culture, allocating $1 of every $100 to that category. The council also spends $13 on neighbourhood parks and open space; $13 on waste, recycling and environment; $11 on family, children, youth and seniors; $9 on leisure, recreation and community facilities; $8 on roads and footpaths; $5 supporting local businesses and communities; $3 on public heath and safety; $3 on animal management and school crossings; and $2 on libraries.
creation of new jobs in the north to help the region deal with the loss of manufacturing jobs. One of its main goals is the establishment of a food and beverage industry park in Epping, which it believes will create 7000 jobs in the next decade and grow the food and beverage industry by more than $2 billion. Mr James said infrastructure projects such as the North East Link and upgrades to arterial roads across the north were also ideal opportunities to help local people secure employment.
Plenty of joy for motorists in Whittlesea Driving on Plenty Road, which has a reputation as one of the worst roads in Whittlesea, is about to become easier. Stage one of the $178.6 million Plenty Road upgrade is almost complete, with three lanes now open in both directions between McKimmies Road and Bush Boulevard. Mill Park MP Lily D’Ambrosio said the new lanes would improve traffic flow for the 52,000 motorists who travel the 5.6 kilometres between McKimmies Road and Bush Boulevard daily. The road is being upgraded from four to six lanes. “The first stage of the Plenty Road upgrade is almost complete and will provide a safer and more efficient journey for Melbourne’s rapidly growing northern suburbs,” Ms D’Ambrosio said. “I’m so pleased we could complete this much-needed upgrade while also building a better environment for the community to enjoy.” New traffic and pedestrian lights have been turned on along the 5.6-kilometre stretch, while new street lights have also been added along Plenty Road. Intersection upgrades will soon be completed at McKimmies, Child and Centenary roads and Bush Boulevard. On-road cycling lanes have opened, allowing cyclists to travel on a dedicated path away from traffic. Stage two of the upgrade, between Bush Boulevard and Bridge Inn Road, will start later this year. Laura Michell
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150 years of service Along High Street in Epping stands a bluestone church that has been part of the community since 1869. St John’s Anglican Church this week celebrates its 150th anniversary, with Reverend Rafaella Pilz saying the church continued to serve the community in many ways. The original bluestone church is now used as a hall, with church services moved to a worship centre attached to the bluestone building 20 years ago – but Reverend Pilz said the building stood as a reminder of the heritage of the congregation and Epping community. “In times past, the parish was mainly Anglo/ Celtic,” she said. “We have got different cultural groups in recent years. There is a great mix of people who call St John’s home.”
The church community has created a commemorative recipe book to mark the milestone, featuring traditional recipes from around the world. It also held a special service on Sunday, led by Melbourne Archbishop Phillip Freier. People were asked to attend the service in their national dress. “We have a real blending of cultures. The hats and gloves are gone and we have all this colour,” Reverend Pilz said. “We are a multicultural, all-ages church that acknowledges the love and care of a community for each other. I would like to think we will be here for another 150 years.” Laura Michell
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Bike style takes a step up Broadmeadows is the Australian home of Rayvolt premium electric bicycles – cruisers and road bikes. Inspired by a vintage, almost-steampunk design, the Rayvolt bikes share classic style notes that rely on beautiful leatherwork and copper accents. In addition to their outward beauty, the bikes also have some very sophisticated technology built in – all developed by Rayvolt’s own engineers. Riders can dial in exact performance specs from the in-house smartphone app, including everything from top speed, power, regenerative braking strength and more. A built-in gyrosensor increases pedal assist on steeper hills and will also be used in the future for additional features. Anti-theft tracking is provided by a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Once a rider arrives in the vicinity of their stolen bike using either GPS or Wi-Fi, they can activate Bluetooth and use a meter indicating the strength of the signal (i.e. distance from the bike) to determine exactly where the bike is.
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Rayvolt’s flagship model is the Cruzer, often described as the Harley Davidson of e-bikes. It can reach a speed of 50 kilometres an hour and comes with a host of accessories, including a second (vegan leather) seat. The Ambassador, with classy copper work, has a removable leather shoulder-strap satchel to hold the battery, with room left over for other items. It has a range of more than 100 kilometres and is loaded with hipster appeal. Rayvolt Torino is the sportiest model and extra nimble – it’s often referred to as the “getaway bike” – because it can zip through and around traffic with ease. Anyone interested in checking out the astonishing Rayvolt e-bikes can drop in and have a chat with Paul Papa, the Australian distributor. He can answer any questions and offer well-informed advice. Rayvolt Australia E-Bikes, 2/29 The Gateway, Broadmeadows. Inquiries: 0418 108 126 or visit rayvoltaustralia.com.au
Public forum Have your say on Victoria’s creative future Consultations are now underway for the Victorian Government’s next creative industries strategy to guide growth and investment in the sector from 2020-2024. Whether you work, or aspire to work, in arts and culture, digital games, screen, design, fashion, cultural tourism, creative education or you’re an avid audience member, we invite your views on your challenges, opportunities and ideas for the future. Creative Industries Forum – South Morang region Thursday 15 August 2019 6-8pm Whittlesea Council Offices Register to attend or have your say online until 30 August 2019 at: engage.vic.gov.au/creative-strategy VG8738
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Food for energy a win for Wollert By Laura Michell A Wollert plant transforming food waste into energy has generated enough energy in its first two years of operation to power more than 2000 homes. Yarra Valley Water’s ReWaste waste-to-energy plant has transformed more than 45,000 tonnes of food waste into 10,000 megawatt hours of clean energy since its launch in June, 2017. The plant powers itself and the adjacent Aurora sewage treatment plant and exports excess energy – about 70 per cent – to the grid. The plant is Victoria’s first waste-to-energy facility. Yarra Valley Water managing director Pat McCafferty said the premise behind the plant was to help transition the company towards generating 100 per cent of its own renewable energy by 2023 and to help maintain affordable bills for customers. “The future security of water in Melbourne relies on our response to climate change now – that’s why we have a strong commitment to embracing renewables and reducing our carbon footprint,” he said. “The electricity generated by the plant has saved us $1 million on energy, allowing us to invest in other sustainable projects and to maintain affordable customers bills at a time when the cost of living is a very real struggle.” More than 20 businesses provide Yarra Valley Water with food waste – ranging from fruit and vegetables to dehydrated egg and grease trap waste and shopping centre and restaurant waste – to power the plant. ReWaste is operating at near full capacity, processing an average of 2700 tonnes of organic waste a month. Mr McCafferty said Yarra Valley Water
Pat McCafferty at the ReWaste plant in Wollert. (Pictures Shawn Smits)
believed the plant could help tackle climate change and that similar technology could be used to manage Melbourne landfill in the future. “Melbourne is growing rapidly and it is inevitable that we are going to have to reassess the way we manage landfill,” he said. “The same waste-to-energy technology we’ve used can be harnessed to create clean energy from different types of waste, which is really exciting.”
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Home buyers love the north By Laura Michell The 3064 postcode has been revealed as a favourite with first home buyers. Latest data from the Victorian government reveals that 3567 first home buyers buying houses in Craigieburn, Donnybrook, Roxburgh Park, Kalkallo or Mickleham claimed the government’s stamp duty concessions and exemptions and first home owners’ grant. The concessions and exemptions apply to first homes costing $750,000 or less. Homes under $600,000 do not attract any stamp duty, while concessions apply for purchases up to $750,000. Postcode 3064 had the highest number of stamp duty concession and exemption claims in the state, followed by 3029 which takes in Hoppers Crossing, Truganina and Tarneit. Postcode 3754 (Doreen and Mernda) rounded out the top 10 with 1116 claims. Treasurer Tim Pallas said more than 62,000 first home buyers have claimed stamp duty concessions and exemptions over the past two years, saving them more than $1 billion. “We know how tough it can be to buy your first house – that’s why we’ve slashed stamp duty,” Mr Pallas said. “In just two years, our changes have helped tens of thousands of Victorians get a foothold in the property market.” The government data comes as the Real Estate Institute of Victoria revealed the median house prices in 3064 and 3754 fell over the 12 months to June. According to the REIV, the median house price in Craigieburn was $530,000 as of June 30, down from $570,000 in June 2018, while the median price in Mickleham was $527,000 – down from $550,000 12 months earlier. In Roxburgh Park, the median price fell from $573,000 in June 2018 to $516,000 in June 2019.
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The Metro Tunnel will make your journey easier no matter how you decide to travel Some of Melbourne’s busiest train lines – Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham – will run exclusively through the new Metro Tunnel. It will untangle the City Loop, Melbourne’s biggest bottleneck. The Metro Tunnel will create room for additional passengers during peak times on the Craigieburn and Upfield lines and cut travel times to Parkville and St Kilda Road by up to 50 minutes a day. With more frequent trains carrying more people to destinations across Melbourne, the Metro Tunnel will also help take cars off our busy roads. The Metro Tunnel will help take cars off our busy roads. From 2 September, Flinders Street eastbound will be closed between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street for up to three years. Thanks for your patience as we build the Metro Tunnel. For more information about road disruptions in the CBD, visit metrotunnel.vic.gov.au
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Mernda residents have been given a first-hand look inside the suburb’s first ambulance station. Ambulance Victoria opened the doors to the new station at 1411 Plenty Road on Sunday – a month after a team of paramedics began working from Mernda. The open day gave locals a chance to meet their paramedics to watch CPR demonstrations and tour the station. The new station houses a 24-hour team of paramedics and includes training facilities, rest and recline rooms, a kitchen and four ambulance bay. Since the branch opened, its paramedics, who were previously based at Diamond Creek, have been responding to patients across Whittlesea. Among the patients to be treated was Mernda schoolgirl Esha, who fell from the monkey bars at school on her sixth birthday, fracturing an arm and wrist. Paramedics from Mernda took Esha to The Northern Hospital by ambulance, where she was fitted with a cast. Her parents Manjit and Navdeep Dhesi said this was their first experience with Ambulance Victoria and paramedics. “We were just amazed with the service and the care that Esha received,” Ms Dhesi said. Laura Michell
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Fight continues for road works By Laura Michell A group of Greenvale residents determined to secure the duplication of Mickleham and Somerton roads, has relaunched a petition calling on the state government to act immediately. The Greenvale Residents Association’s roads subcommittee wants the government to prioritise the duplications of the roads, claiming they are currently “inadequate”. The petition to Parliament’s legislative council states that Mickleham and Somerton roads have ongoing safety issues and that traffic
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volumes have increased. The petition has been sponsored by Northern Metropolitan MP Fiona Patten. The residents association submitted a similar petition to Parliament last year. Greenvale Residents Association roads subcommittee chair Tamara Nolan said traffic on both roads had increased “exponentially”
since she moved to Greenvale in 2015. “We have a rolling queue [on Mickleham Road] that comes in from Craigieburn every morning that causes congestion from Craigieburn Road to Somerton Road,” she said. “The [Somerton Road] roundabout gets highly congested and gets gridlocked, particularly during school periods. Traffic heading back to Craigieburn in the evening is banked up to Barrymore Road. “On Somerton Road, we have people making illegal turns. We have an accident there every couple of days.” Ms Nolan said construction was about to
commence on five or six new developments along Mickleham Road, while new developments were also coming online north of Craigieburn. She fears additional residents will exacerbate the traffic problems. “There is a huge problem with connectivity in Greenvale. We have to use our cars because there is no access to public transport except for the bus,” she said. “Getting to Broadmeadows station can take 45 minutes because we can only get there by car.” Ms Patten said the duplications were “absolutely crucial”. To sign the petition, visit: bit.ly/2Yit3AW
Home away from home Families of patients travelling long distances for treatment at The Northern Hospital can now stay close by. The Northern Health Foundation has built a house in Wollert that provides emergency accommodation for families. According to Northern Health, more than 1000 patients each year travel more than 80 kilometres to access treatment at the hospital. Families from rural areas will be given priority. Northern Health chief executive Siva Sivarajah said families of patients often needed to follow their loved one to hospital, leaving them needing accommodation in Melbourne during an already stressful time. “We understand how difficult it can be for families when their loved ones are in hospital,” he said.
“Our new accommodation will provide much-needed relief and support for families travelling from rural areas, keeping them closer to their loved ones in their time of need.” The three-bedroom house in Wollert is fully equipped and is available at no direct cost to families accessing it. It was built with the help of philanthropic trusts, donors and corporate supporters. Laura Michell
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MY PLACE Long-term Gladstone Park resident Frank Rivoli was recently named Hume’s resident of the month for July for his passionate campaigning on behalf of the community. He speaks with Laura Michell. Soon after getting married in 1970 I moved into our current home in Gladstone Park What do you like about where you live? There are great amenities to enjoy walking and outdoor activities in nearby areas such as the Moonee Ponds Creek, large shopping malls and plenty of coffee and bakery areas. I am surrounded with great friends and neighbours, most of whom I have known for nearly 50 years. What, if anything, would you like to change? For too long our suburbs have lived in the shadow of polluting industries, airports, toxic landfills and hazardous toxic waste storage. Cultural change is long overdue. We need to change our mindset and create opportunities. I would like to see incorporation of the dramatic and performing arts into our town hall complex and put Broadmeadows on the social calendar. We can look to the examples of change and the community enrichment which has occurred at Williamstown, which was once an industrial backyard. You’ve been involved in many community groups over the years, what encouraged you initially to volunteer your time for the betterment of the community? I never set out and don’t view myself as an activist. But through personal experiences, I have found myself involved with significant community issues.
Can you tell us about some of the groups you have been involved with? In the mid ’70s there were a number of children born with disabilities in and around where I live. At that time there were no facilities for them so I joined a number of residents who formed the Broad Insight Group, which was responsible for the establishment of the early childhood intervention centre in Broadmeadows. Soon after, I became involved with the Terminate Tullamarine Toxic Dump community group, which has long been advocating for the removal of highly toxic waste from the landfill site opposite the airport. On the announcement of the proposed third east/ west runway at Melbourne Airport in 2012, I, along with many concerned residents, formed the Hume Residents Airport Action Group. We have concerns over future runway development and how aviation impact will affect current and future generations. You were recently named Hume’s resident of the month – what does that mean to you? I was very thankful. I have often witnessed other worthy residents receiving nominations for their contributions and I think it’s a great way to give recognition. Representing community is not done for monetary gain – it’s done because it is the right thing to do. Where is your favourite local place? I often take walks along Moonee Ponds Creek. The parklands area is fantastic and it gives me space and time for reflection.
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Enrol in a retail skills course, take part in sewing sessions or learn how to make Boomerang Bags and up-cycle toys at Thomastown Neighbourhood House, 52 Main Street, during semester two. ■ 8376 6937
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Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden to bloom by taking part in a working bee on Saturday, August 3, from 10am at the corner of Green Street and Bulla Road, Bulla. Bring your own gloves and boots and some morning tea or lunch to share. ■ 9205 2306
Join in free outdoor fitness classes at Cloverton in Kalkallo, Monday to Saturday during the school term. Live Life Get Active offers classes in cross-training, yoga and boxing at the Stockland Cloverton sales and information centre, corner Dwyer Street and Design Way. ■ livelifegetactive.com
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Experience lively Balkan music, join in the dancing and feast on mouth-watering dishes during Thomastown library’s Republic Day of Macedonia celebration on Thursday, August 1, from 1-2pm, at 52 Main Street. ■ 9464 7864
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Women’s day
Join the Multicultural Festival Group in Epping on Sunday, August 4, to mark Teeyan da Mela, one of the most celebrated days on the Punjabi calendar. The day is a chance for women to celebrate friendship in a tradition of happiness, prosperity and wellbeing. At Epping Memorial Hall, 827
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Family history
Head to Whittlesea library on Wednesday, August 7, to learn about researching family history as part of Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s family history month. At 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, from 10-11am. ■ 9716 3028
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Advice for migrant workers
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SPORT Knights star one step closer to AFLW dream Northern Knights star Britney Gutknecht took the next step in her footballing career on Saturday, making her VFLW debut. After finishing up a successful under-age career earlier this year, the 18-year-old stepped out with Carlton against Melbourne Uni. It was a tough day for the Blues, who lost 12.9 (81)-5.5 (35). Speaking last week before she was named in the team, Gutknecht said she was enjoying her time at Carlton. “It’s been good,” she said. “It’s relatively the same to the Knights, it’s just getting to know people now. “It’s good being with the older girls, who show you tricks.” Gutknecht’s debut for the Blues capped off a stunning year in which she played a key role in the Northern Knights NAB League Girls premiership and finished second behind captain Gabby Newton in the club’s best and
fairest award. Gutknecht said while it was sad to leave the Knights after three years, to finish it with a premiership was special. “After the heartbreak of last year, it made it even more pleasing.” She said her leadership skills had developed most in her time at the Knights. Gutknecht didn’t have much time to rest after her season with the Knights, named in the Vic Metro squad for the second year in a row. She was one of seven Knights players to play in the national carnival this year. Gutknecht was named in Vic Metro’s first two games, as the Vic Metro side went through the carnival undefeated. “They are a good bunch of girls,” she said. “The group was a lot closer this year. “Being a top-age player I had more confidence this year.
“I was happy with how I went.” The midfielder-forward started playing football five years ago at Laurimar in the Northern Football League. She said she still tries to get to her junior club when she has the chance. Gutknecht said she would love to make the next step into AFLW next year. She said she would work on her all-round game between now and the AFLW draft. “When I first started, AFLW wasn’t on my mind as it didn’t exist,” she said. “It’s now one of my dreams.” Tara Murray
Northern Knights star Britney Gutknecht made her debut for Carlton’s VFLW side on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
Eagles miss the finals By Tara Murray It was heartbreak for Craigieburn Eagles as they fell just short of a Big V women’s division 1 finals series. Needing to win both their matches at the weekend to play finals, the Eagles ticked the first box on Saturday, beating the Camberwell Dragons 69-64. It left the Eagles with the task of beating ladder leaders, Hawthorn Magic, on Sunday to play finals. The Eagles threw everything at the Magic and led until deep in the final quarter. But they fell just short, losing 74-72. Eagles coach Ben Carroll said while it was heartbreaking not to play finals, he couldn’t be prouder of the group. This is the Eagles’ first season back in division 1, having won the division 2 premiership the season before. “It was a really good game,” he said. “Hawthorn are a quality team and I’m proud we were able to take it to them.” Carroll said in the end, the Hawks lifted late to get across the line. They took the lead with 17 seconds to go through free throws. “There was some quality play by them down the stretch,” he said. Carroll said in the end it was a slow start to the season that put them behind the eight ball. He said while it was tough, it helped them in the long run. “We had a bit of a slow start and were unfortunate with injuries. “We had players with injuries and then their back-ups had injuries.” Jada Bugg top scored in both the Eagles games at the weekend, with 23 and 20 points. Carroll, who has already been reappointed for next season – his third in charge – said this season is a real building block. “The club as a whole has shown real faith in local people,” he said. “They’ve signed all the senior coaches already, and everyone is going to have a real crack at what we want to achieve. “We’re getting a good start at it. With both the seniors and youth league girls not in finals, [youth league coach] Deb [Coulson] and I can have a little break and then plan for 2020.” The Eagles men’s division 2 side won both its final round matches, to secure a home elimination final. In state championship division, Hume City Broncos men’s side finished the regular season in third. Their women’s side finished the regular season in second.
Carroll steps into senior role Tom Carroll is making the move from youth league coach to senior men’s coach at the Craigieburn Eagles. Carroll, who has coached the club’s Big V youth league division two side for the past two seasons, will replace Simon Wilson who has stood down after three years. Carroll said it was an exciting time to coach the senior side at the club he’s grown up at. “It was a little bit of a surprise,” he said. “For the last month we’ve been in discussions, since we knew that Simon was stepping down. “I’ve been at the club close to 20 years. I’ve coached through juniors at domestic and representative level. It’s the next challenge.” Carroll said he was happy to continue coaching the youth league team, but this was too good an opportunity to turn down. He said it was his brother, Eagles senior women’s coach Ben Carroll, who encouraged him to take the role. “Youth league has been a lot of fun for me and I would have loved to have kept coaching them. “Simon has done a great job and I’ve worked closely with him. I’ve had a lot to do with Simon behind the scenes. We were in contact nearly every day.” Lachlan Stokan, who has been Carroll’s assistant, will step up to coach the youth league side. Carroll said the most exciting thing about taking on the role was the young talent at the club to complement the current side. “There’s a lot coming through youth league. “We’ve got three quality guys from youth league that will age out. “They’ve already played a few games for the men’s side. It’s a good problem to have.” Ben Carroll and Debbie Coulson will continue in their respective roles in the women’s program. Tom Carroll said it was a good time for the club. “We’re starting to get the buy-in at the club and we’re starting to see the results. “The next three to five years there will be some real positive growth.”
Giulia Dinunzio came up big for the Craigieburn Eagles at the weekend. (Shawn Smits)
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Netballer holds her own on international stage Craigieburn’s Tee Salanoa mixed it with the world’s best netballers at the recent Netball World Cup. The 20-year-old was part of the Samoan team that finished 13th overall at the cup, which was won by New Zealand. Salanoa, who returned to Melbourne this week, said it was an incredible experience. “It was amazing,” she said. “I went into it not expecting anything. Everything was next level – the opening ceremony way amazing, as was the changerooms and everything. “I can’t wait for the next one.” The Samoan team’s toughest game was against England, during which Salanoa went head-to-head with star Collingwood Magpies defender Geva Mentor. Salanoa said the team had a slow start to the competition. “We wanted to finish in the top eight,” she said. “We ended up in the bottom group [for the second stage] and played off for 13th. “We finished on top of our group in the second stage and won every game.
“We finished off strongly.” Overall, Salanoa said she thought she had a good tournament – she was on court in all of Samoa’s seven games and scored 107 goals from 111 attempts across the competition. She was named player of the match in Samoa’s win against Singapore. “I was happy and my family was happy with how I went,” she said. “I played quite strong and held my own.” Salanoa has been part of the Samoan program since 2017 when she first represented the country at the Youth World Cup. Among her teammates was Soli Ropati, who Salanoa plays with at the City West Falcons in the Victorian Netball League. “She introduced me to Netball Samoa,” Salanoa said. “She’s one of my best friends.” Having got another taste on the international scene, Salanoa said she would love to get more opportunities. “I’ll look to stay connected with the Samoan program and hopefully we’ll do some competition in the next few years and not have
to wait for the World Cup.” There’s little time for rest for Salanoa, with her two clubs, the City West Falcons and Rupertswood, both sitting on top of the ladder in their respective competitions. The Falcons, who are looking to go back-to-back, start finals this week. “We have a lot of fun and this group has stuck around and know each other inside out,” Salanoa said. In her first season at Rupertswood, in Riddell District Netball League, Salanoa said she was enjoying being one of the older players in the team, with the Sharks fielding a young side. Salanoa is also hoping to make it into the Suncorp Super Netball competition. “It’s a long process.” Tara Murray
Tee Salanoa has just returned from the Netball World Cup. (Shawn Smits)
Demons build for finals By Tara Murray After a slow first half, Tullamarine put it all together for a big win against Oak Park in the Essendon District Football League. The Demons were tested by a desperate Oak Park side but found another level in the second half, winning 15.16 (106)-4.6 (30). Demons’ coach David Connell said he was happy with how the side built throughout the match. “It was a grind in the first half,” he said. “They played well and were dropping numbers back and flooding a bit. “We weren’t great with ball in hand. It took a half to get through that and we got better as the game went along. “We worked through it, which was the pleasing thing.” Connell said there were a number of reasons for the slow start, including an increased training load. “We’re training three times a week at the moment,” he said. “We’d had six training sessions since our last game and I think it had a little bit to do with it.” Brad Allen kicked four goals for the Demons, with Ryan Pretty and Daniel Devine kicking three goals each. Connell said Jonathan Hardman, who was named best for a second straight week, was a standout. Devine, who moved into the midfield, and Dean Simmons were also among the Demons best while Cameron Hare got through his first senior game of the season. In another positive, Connell said they had made it through a game injury-free for the first time this season and were getting closer to having their full side back. Nathan Sciberras and Joel Bonnici, who both missed with injury, will be back for the Demons next game, as will Blair Cronin who was overseas. Tim Barresi isn’t far off returning from a broken collar bone, leaving only Anthony Prestia on the injury list. The win leaves the Demons in second spot, only percentage behind East Keilor. The Demons, who have the bye this week, face the Cougars in a massive match the following weekend. “It looks like it’s a battle to secure a top two spot,” Connell said. “The loser will likely be equal with Craigieburn and will need results to go their way. “It’s a little final.” Connell said while having this week off is frustrating, the side was in a good position heading into the final rounds. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ JULY 30, 2019
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Westmeadows’ season in the Essendon District Football League Women’s premier competition came to an end on Friday night. Needing a win against the Sunbury Kangaroos, and for Hillside to lose, to make finals, luck was not on the Tigers’ side. In wet conditions, the injury-riddled Tigers lost 10.13 (73)-0.1 (1). The match was Matty Walker’s last in charge, with him standing down after two years. In other games, Craigieburn’s season came to an unfortunate end, with the side having to forfeit its match against Keilor. In division 1, Roxburgh Park enters the finals on the back of a loss, while Greenvale ended its season with a loss.
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Bundoora’s finals hopes took another hit, with a heartbreaking three-point loss to Montmorency in the Northern Football League division 1 competition. Coming off a one-point loss, the Bulls went down 9.12 (66)-9.9 (63). A slow start cost the Bulls who had to do the chasing all day. Luke Collins was named their best. The Bulls sit eighth, a game outside the top five. In division 2, top four sides Whittlesea and Thomastown both had wins, while Epping suffered a loss. In division 3, South Morang and Mernda had important wins, while Lalor lost to Old Eltham Collegians.
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Best on ground Jonathan Hardman takes a strong mark for Tullamarine. (Damjan Janevski)
“This time last year we had a few injuries and guys getting injured for the first time. We were lightening the load. “This year we’re starting to get them all back. It’s gone the other way and we’re training three nights a week. “We’re in better shape than last year.”
Third-placed Craigieburn was the winner in the other division 1 match at the weekend. The Eagles defeated West Coburg, 22.15 (147)-13.6 (84). In premier division, Greenvale lost to Aberfeldie, 13.10 (88)-10.6 (66). The Jets remain in fourth spot.
A later equaliser for Pascoe Vale prevented Hume City from taking all three points in the National Premier League. There were no scores in the opening half, but in a five minute period three goals were scored and Hume opened up a 2-1 lead in the 63rd minute. Hume looked on track for victory, before Pascoe Vale scored in the sixth minute of injury time to salvage a 2-2 draw. Hume remains in the top six. In NPL2 west, Whittlesea Ranges had a 1-1 draw with Brunswick City. The Ranges move up to seventh. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
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