Star Williamstown - 01st April 2014

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Wyndham Pet & Animal Expo Featuring Chris Humfrey & The Team From Wild Action http://www.wildaction.com.au/

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Pet & Animal Expo Kids Challenge!

Stage Entertainment

Children can visit the Wyndham City Information

There’s lots happening on the Main Stage throughout the day. Grab some lunch and relax on the hay bales while enjoying the on stage entertainment.

Marquee to collect their challenge card, follow clues around the expo collecting stamps along the way! Once you’ve collected all the clues head back to the Info Marquee to collect your Pet & Animal Expo Show bag!!

(Limited to the first 400 children)

Discounted Microchipping

Micro chipping will be available at the expo for the discounted rate of $25. You are also able to

Enter your pet in any of the three competitions to be in the running for some great prizes!

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conveniently pay your animal registrations with our friendly customer service staff.

Come along to see Chris and the team from wild action with their amazing animals!

Wild Action will be on stage throughout the day for some mega wow stage shows as well as set up all day for you to get up close and personal with your favourite animals!

FREE Face Painting, Pony Rides And Farmyard!

Free Face Painting will be available from 10:30am until 2:30pm.

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MILLENIUM DANCE CONCEPTS PET COMPETITION 1 BEST DRESSED PET WILD ACTION BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE WORKSHOP BUILD YOUR OWN BIRDHOUSE! DANCHELLE SCHOOL OF DANCE PET COMPETITION 2 PET & OWNER LOOK A LIKES WILD ACTION BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE WORKSHOP BUILD YOUR OWN DOG KENNEL PET COMPETITION 3 BEST TRICK WILD ACTION

Pony rides and the giant farmyard will be there all day for children to enjoy!

*The stage program is subject to change without notice.

Pet Competitions

Obedience Arena

There will be three competitions on the day that you

The Obedience Arena will run from 11am until 2:30pm and will feature displays from the Werribee Obedience Club, German Shepherd Dog Club and pet first aid demonstrations from Green Cross Vets!

can enter your pet in to win.

Best Dressed, Owner Look A Likes & Best Trick.

If you wish to enter your pet in any of these competitions please visit the Wyndham City Information Marquee at the expo!

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Unlike us, pets can’t tell us how they feel, so scheduled and timely check-ups are a great way to make sure your pet is always in the best possible shape. The Healthy Pets Plus program from Greencross Vets is a simple and cost effective way for you to ensure the proper care of your pet while minimising yearly veterinary costs.

The Greencross Vets pet care teams at Werribee, Point Cook and Hoppers Crossing are passionate about the Healthy Pets Plus program. It is an industry leading proactive program offering free vaccinations and consultations for pets to ensure they are protected against preventable disease.

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All profits will go towards the Starting Over Dog Rescue charity.

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If you wish to have a full clip or have large dogs please contact Canine Voodoo on 0404 408 992 in advance to arrange a suitable time.

General Info

Owners bringing along their dogs to the expo must ensure their dogs are on leads at all times and must be very well socialised in public places with people and other animals. It is preferred one dog per person at the event, more than 2 dogs per person will not be permitted on the day.

Barry Plant Real Estate Barry Plant Real Estate Tarneit & Werribee offices are a local franchise that support the health and wellbeing of our community and are a proud sponsor for 2014 Pet Expo.

As pet lovers we understand the importance of pet ownership and the benefits pets bring to individuals and families alike.

So whatever pet you decide to care for, we highly encourage you to attend this family free day event on Sunday 6th April at 10am – 3pm…

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Please be aware dogs will not be able to enter the indoor function rooms of the civic centre. We will have rangers available to provide free dog sitting whilst you wander indoors for more exhibits.

Dogs cannot be left unattended, tied to poles or fixtures.

All owners must pick up after their dog on the day, bins and bags will be available on site.

Program details and further event information can be found on Council’s website or by calling the Major Events Team on 9742-0777.

Exhibitors

• Greencross Vets • Roka Pet Photography • Werribee Open Range Zoo • Wild Action • Pet Stock Hoppers Crossing- Offering Free Dog Dental Checks!

• Werribee Obedience Dog Club Inc • German Shepherd Dog Club Geelong Branch • Wildlife Victoria • The Curly Coated Retriever Association Of Victoria • Wyndham City Legislative Services • Ashna Kennels- Havanese & Cavalier King Charles Spaniels • Truganina Pony Club • Melbourne Health And Education Consultancy • Victorian Ferret Society • Rabbit Breeders Association Of Victoria Inc • Second Chance Cat Rescue • Pat A Cat • The Lost Dogs Home • National Pet Register • Western Suburbs Budgerigar Society • Starting Over Dog Rescue • Canine Voodoo

• Pets Haven Foundation • Hanrob Pet Hotel • Southern Cross Pet Services • Willow Woods Bunny Boarding • Waggy Tales Pet Boarding Service • Janelle’s Home Made Dog Treats • Minibeast Wildlife • Funky Cat • Direct Vet Services • Groovy Groomers • Puppy Tales Rescue • More Than Paws • Elcho Park Pet Hotel • Labrador Club Of Victoria • Piazolla Park Alpacas • Waterlife Aquarium • Lort Smith Animal Hospital • Danchelle School Of Dance • Millenium Dance Concepts • Victorian Apiarists Association Inc (Bee Keepers) • Chobani Yoghurt • Animals On The Move • Vern Ryan Pet Resorts • Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Australia • We Care Dog Wear

More info: http://www.experiencewyndham.com.au/attractions/petexpo/exhibitors

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Rescue on the boards THE latest exhibition at Scienceworks may indeed help save someone’s life.

Rescue, a new temporary exhibition, teaches vital safety messages, while also showcasing how developments in medical, communication and engineering technologies are being applied in real-life search and rescue situations.

The exhibition also gives children, like little Oliver, 4, a basic knowledge of what to do in an emergency situation.

Rescue will run from 22 March to 5 October from 10am to 4.30pm daily. Bookings are recommended on weekends, school holidays and public holidays.

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Station theft hotspot

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tions as possible when leaving their vehicle unattended.

“Sometimes it is people who wouldn’t normally do it, but they see a wallet or an iPad and just break into the vehicle.”

He also sent out a clear warning to parents to remove everything from their vehicles when dropping children off at school and kindergarten, saying these facilities have also been a recent target of thieves. A recent post on the Hobsons Bay Eyewatch page revealed Robertson Crescent and Barwise St in Laverton

have a high incidence of thefts, while Cherry Lake car park and surrounding areas in Altona are other hotspots. Meanwhile, registration plates are being stolen from the Spotswood railway station.

Police are recommending that motorists always check who is around the vehicle, ensure all valuables are removed before locking your car and making sure your car is parked securely and aim to park in highly visible areas.

Police urged residents to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if they witness any suspicious behaviour.

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HOBSONS Bay police are urging motorists to lock up their cars and keep valuables out of sight particularly in and around Laverton railway station.

The warning comes after a recent spate of thefts from motor vehicles throughout the municipality.

Altona North Acting Detective Sergeant Glyn Woolley said the congested railway station was the area’s worst theft hotspot and he cautioned motorists to park their cars in the car park where CCTV cameras could capture images of

would-be thieves. Acting Det Sgt Woolley said cars parked on Railway Ave and Maher Rd were at a higher risk of being broken into as cameras were not located in those areas.

“Our biggest problem is people leaving valuables in the car,” he told Star.

“The message is don’t leave anything in the car…if they see a wallet or a laptop they will smash a window and just walk away.”

He said many of the thefts were opportunistic and not well planned out, so car owners should take as many precau-

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Cuts hit schools

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO ALTONA MP Jill Hennessy claims the State Government has walked away from bullying programs in Victorian schools with no funding allocated this year.

Ms Hennessy said the Napthine Government has failed to continue funding important anti-bullying programs that could have made a real difference in the Altona District.

Funding cuts include the

cyber-safety eSmart program that had been initiated in Victorian schools by the previous government.

Delivered by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation with funding from Labor, eSmart helped schools combat cyberbullying and promoted online safety for students.

“The funding for schools to participate in this program dried up in 2013 and the Napthine Government appears not to care,” Ms Hennessy said.

Ms Hennessy said the small grants program to assist schools to reduce bullying has now wound up with no new funding this year.

The last round of Bully Stoppers grants of up to $10,000 per school closed in the middle of 2013.

“Combined with the overall cuts to education, schools will find it very difficult to build safer, more inclusive schools where the incidence of bullying is reduced.”

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WESTERN Suburbs residents are being urged to change the batteries in their smoke alarms when they change their clocks for daylight savings this Sunday.

As the clocks go back an hour on Sunday, Emily Martignago from the Werribee Fire Brigade said it was important for people to remember that their smoke alarms were an even more important aspect of everyday life.

“If you do have a smoke

alarm it gives you an advantage in case there ever is a fire, but only if it’s working,” Ms Martignago said.

“People are pretty much unable to smell smoke when they are asleep so the chances of waking up without a smoke alarm are much lower.”

Ms Martignago, who has been a volunteer firefighter for two years, recently received her qualifications that will allow her to enter burning buildings.

She balances her duties as a volunteer firefighter with her university studies and the

21-year-old said she enjoyed giving back to the community.

“Basically between everything else I do I found I had a bit of spare time so I decided I should volunteer,” she said.

“I love the sense of family and community that it gives me and the sense of belonging. No matter how old you are or what your background is, everyone is just equal.”

Daylight savings will end on Sunday 6 April with clocks going back one hour.

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Hunt on the horizon

By YASEMIN TALAT POLICE have flooded freeways across Melbourne as part of an ongoing operation to reduce dangerous driving in the lead up to Easter.

Operation Horizon kicked off last week with police scanning roads during peak hour times to ensure safety for all commuters.

Roads to be targeted include the Western Ring Rd, Calder Freeway, Princes Freeway, Tullamarine Freeway, Hume Freeway, EastLink, Monash Freeway, Eastern Freeway and the Geelong Ring Rd. “During Operation Horizon, people can expect to see a strong

police presence on our roads,” said Acting Superintendent David Griffin.

Acting Superintendent Griffin said the heavy volumes of traffic on major arterial roads, combined with impatience, sometimes led to drivers taking unnecessary and unacceptable risks.

“During the peak hour rush, people are often in a hurry, creating unnecessary stress and a sense of panic that causes errors in judgement,” he said.

“We’ve had an horrendous start to the year and the last thing we need is more tragedy on our roads,

particularly leading into the Easter and Anzac Day periods, which are critical periods for the community in terms of road trauma risk,” he said.

Acting Superintendent Griffin said peak hours were high risk periods when many crashes occurred and he warned motorists to keep patient on the roads.

“People who have not planned their journey properly, or who are running late for work, can become impatient and are more inclined to take shortcuts or engage in risky behaviour to try to make it to their destination on time,” he said.

“Tailgating and using technology while driving are also common offences we see during these times,” he said.

“We are asking people to take a deep breath, slow down and ensure they arrive at their destination safely.

“Running late for work or being in a hurry to get home is no excuse for doing the wrong thing.”

At the time of publication the road toll was 65, higher than the road toll from this time last year, which was 59.

Operation Horizon will run until 11 April.

Clubs gain a healthy boost

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO SPORTS and active recreation clubs across Altona District will benefit from funding as part of VicHealth’s $1.8 million Active Club Grants program.

Altona MP Jill Hennessy said the grants, of up to $3000 each, aim to increase physical activity by making it easier for clubs to reach out to new participants and fund items or equipment that help them to improve safety.

“In Victoria, half of all adults do not get enough exercise. As well as the physical benefits, research also shows that sport builds community pride and loyalty and offers people the chance to get involved, providing them with a positive sense of self-worth,” Ms Hennessy said. “Regular physical activity not only protects against many illnesses, it also makes us mentally healthy, alert and resilient against the stresses of modern life.”

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Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham police will this weeki step out in new uniforms. Pictured are, from left: First Constable Dominic Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI Musolino, Senior Sergeant Jason Templar and Constable Sarah Inglese. 117507

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New police uniform hits the street beat POLICE in Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham are sporting a new look this week.

Officers stepped out in the new look dark blue uniform on Monday, which includes long sleeve shirts for all police, shirt pockets for females and tactical trousers, giving police the option between tactical and office pants.

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ter undergarment to wear under the Integrated Operational Equipment Vests.

The new attire was unveiled in December 2012, and Chief Commissioner Ken Lay and other members of force command started to wear the uniform in June last year, marking the first significant change in Victoria Police’s uniform for more than 30 years.

The new uniform will be rolled

out progressively across the state until May. Acting Superintendent Geoff Kedge said local police were pleased to receive the new look uniforms.

“There were about 80 different ways to wear the uniform, so this change will ensure a more streamlined look for Victoria Police,” he said.

“This uniform is fresh and modern and will be easily recognisable

on the streets of Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Wyndham.

“While our uniform may have changed, our commitment to keeping the community safe remains.”

Victoria Police and Rotary have teamed up to recycle around 150,000 old uniform garments, which will be collected and de-badged before being donated.

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Sarah Vincent and son Hayden at the Newport Library. 117618 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

HOBSONS Bay City Council has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to cut zone two fares on the public transport network.

The announcement made last week means commuters will pay lower fares and parking congestion at Laverton railway station will ease.

Mayor Sandra Wilson said the initiative to cap maximum daily fares at the zone one rate from 1 January 2015 would benefit transport users across the municipality as parking congestion at Laverton had reached “unsustainable levels”.

“For some time now, we have been advocating for this change to the fare structure, along with calling for improved rail services and better public transport for Hobsons Bay,” Cr Wilson said.

“Any changes that encourage more people, especially those in the outer suburbs, to use public transport are welcome.”

Cr Wilson said she hoped a number of other issues would also be addressed alongside the rezoning.

“At last week’s Altona Loop forum, we were told that on the early completion of the Regional Rail Link, the 20-minute through service on the Altona Loop will be restored.

“The community is seeking a guarantee this will happen sooner rather than later.”

She said the council would be seeking a meeting with Public Transport Victoria to discuss the issue and was keen to encourage early consultation on the new timetabling of a restored service.

Catching ’em young YOUNG photography enthusiasts have until the end of this month to grab their cameras and smart phones and capture a unique image and maybe even a great prize.

Now in its fourth year, the annual Pixel8 competition is open to anyone between 12 and 18 who lives, works or studies in Hobsons Bay. Mayor Sandra Wilson said taking photos was a great way to showcase the municipality and the different ways people view the area.

The project is co-ordinated by Hobsons Bay City Council in partnership with local police.

Council listens on library

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO SAVE Newport Library campaigners might soon breathe a sigh of relief after a meeting with mayor Sandra Wilson revealed Hobsons Bay City Council is willing to take a flexible approach when listening to the concerns of its residents.

The positive response comes after last week’s council meeting where library crusader Sarah Vincent questioned the council’s timing and length of a planned sub-committee meeting, presently scheduled to be held during the school holidays.

Frustration from library users has been gaining momentum after a meeting in February revealed the proposed new library precinct that would replace the existing library would not contain books.

Since then, the council has shelved plans to replace physical books with e-books after facing the wrath of the Save Newport Library group, who now have over 400 likes on their Facebook page.

The multimillion-dollar project, called “The Newport Youth Seniors Project”, will include a library, youth service room, a music room or recording studio, a maternity room and more.

Ms Vincent told Star many residents believe they have been neglected by the council.

“What we feel is happening is that we have been shut out of the process,” Ms Vincent said.

“The best outcome for everyone is that we are let into the decisionmaking process.”

Ms Vincent, who worked at the

library over a decade ago, said the group was calling for a decent open space that would include books, newspapers, DVDs, computers, fax and photocopying facilities and a quiet space.

“We don’t expect a library like the Williamstown Library…but already the hours have been reduced and we feel they are taking away an inadequate service and giving back an even more inadequate service.

“We’re hoping the council makes a real commitment to the community.”

Last Thursday, Ms Vincent posted a message from Cr Wilson, pledging the council’s dedication to providing a fair and equitable outcome for Newport residents.

“A definitive outcome is that there will be flexibility in the sub-

committee meeting dates so that members do not feel constrained over Easter and the school holidays,” Cr Wilson wrote.

“After the 2 April information session, and when members of the sub-committee have been appointed, meeting dates can be agreed by all involved in the process.

“It will not be limited to a 20-day consultation.

“Council’s intention has always been to have a genuine and open community consultation process about the new Newport Library.

Sadly, the perception has been otherwise.”

Residents can attend an information session on the future of the library tomorrow night at Newport Seniors Centre, Paine Reserve, Mason St, Newport from 6pm.

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WERRIBEE HYUNDAI Lauren Cornall is a finalist in the Young Achiever’s Award. 116744 Picture: DAMJAN JANEVSKI

Heart beat

By NATALIE GALLENTI-BREKALO

AN ALTONA Meadows resident is making a name for herself for all the right reasons.

Lauren Cornall, 26, was recently named one of three finalists in the Victoria Young Achiever Award BASF Science and Technology category.

The Victoria University student is completing her PhD in biomedical sciences with her research focusing on new pharmaceutical targets for treating obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

Nominated for her unprecedented research in this field, Lauren told Star she hopes her

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“We know obesity and diabetes reduce the ability of the heart and skeletal muscle to make energy from the foods we eat, so we are looking at ways of turning receptors on or off in these muscles to restore this vital function,” she said.

A rising star in cardiovascular research, Lauren is juggling her work and voluntary work at VU while completing her thesis, which is due in September.

“I have to admit, I’m a bit of a nerd... I really enjoy studying even though at times it can become overwhelming.

“But that is all part of the challenge.”

And for the small-town country girl, being recognised for doing something she loves is flattering.

“This is such a wonderful opportunity and I’m so thankful to all those who have supported me through my work.

“I wouldn’t be where I am without their help, so I’m hoping that my work will give back to the community.”

Lauren is in the running to win a $2000 prize grant and a trophy.

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PROFILE: Sue Thornton – President, Tarneit Titans Football Club

F od bytes As always, if you have any recipes, tips or other info you’d like to share, email me at sarah@ howdypartnersmedia.com.au

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FB: What is your signature dish?

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FB: If you could only have one more meal, what would it be?

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FB: What is your favourite food?

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FB: What is your favourite drink?

ST: Beer and champagne. Not in the same glass, though.

FB: Which five people would you most like to invite to dinner?

ST: Robert Redford has always been my favourite movie star.

Brad Johnson: his smile would brighten up any dinner. Jimmy Barnes could sing to us all. Ted Whitten – I’d love to hear his football stories, he would have us all laughing. My granny. My family and I came to Australia in 1971 from Ireland, so I grew up with no relatives. I only saw them when we went back for holidays.

FB: Do you have a kitchen tip for us?

ST: Clean as you go because the kids won’t do it and there’s nothing worse than a messy kitchen after a good meal.

Fritters with a twist As a teenager growing up in regional Victoria in the eighties, I remember the most sophisticated thing you could do on a Saturday night was go out for dinner at the local Chinese restaurant. My brother and I would spin the Lazy Susan and fiddle with the plastic chopsticks while my parents ordered a selection of sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken and beef in black bean sauce. And we ALWAYS finished off the meal with our all-time favourite – a speciality of Chinese restaurants the world over: Banana fritters and ice cream.

This week’s recipe is a delicious twist on the battered variety.

Instead of batter, you use spring roll wrappers. They’re so easy to make and you can prepare them ahead of time. I’ve also seen a variation on this recipe, where you sprinkle a few choc chips on the banana pieces before wrapping, instead of brown sugar. Your choice!

BANANA SPRING ROLLS 2 bananas 8 frozen spring roll wrappers, thawed 2 tablespoons brown sugar Vanilla ice cream, to serve Peel the bananas and halve them lengthwise, then cut each piece in half again. This will give you eight pieces. Fill a deep fryer or large “I don’t saucepan 1/3 full with oil and heat like foo arr d over a medium heat to 170 degrees is anged. It makes that’s too care spendin fully m g too m e think that celcius. Lay one spring roll wrapper not eno the che uch tim u f e arrangin flat on a clean surface. Place one picture gh time cook g an , I’d buy in banana piece on the wrapper, a painti g. If I wanted d ng” – A a ndy Ro sprinkle with a little brown sugar and oney. roll up tightly to enclose the filling.

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WERRIBEE HYUNDAI Market stallholders Stella Vassiliou and Diana Bloomfield are excited as a favourite shopping destination for Hobsons Bay residents now becomes even better with the Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT introduction of a farmers’ market. 117510

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AN ICONIC Newport hotspot will this weekend become home to a fresh, fast and vibrant farmers’ market.

The Substation has been hosting the ever-popular artists’ markets for the past three years and will now venture into new territory by offering another shopping destination which is sure to become a favourite among locals.

It is hoped the newly launched farmers’ market will transform the building’s back carpark into a plethora of fresh,

organic fruit and vegetables plus delicious small goods produce.

The market will include growers of seasonal fruit and vegetables including organics and heirloom varieties with specialties in the summer markets such as strawberries, blueberries, nectarines and peaches.

Co-ordinator Marisa Fiume said a market is a great way to spend a quiet Sunday afternoon.

“The Substation is the perfect setting for a market.

“We are excited about combining the two and introducing new projects within it for

2014,” Ms Fiume said.

Along with the freshest fruit and vegetables, shoppers will still be able to get their hands on some of the finest fashion, jewellery, ceramics, art and design made from Hobson Bay artists.

The Substation markets are on the first Sunday of every month and there will be an additional farmers’ market on every third Sunday of the month.

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Early symptoms for diabetes, arthritis, nerve and circulatory problems often show themselves initially in the feet.

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Hanging out for some special time SPENDING intentional uninterrupted time with a child has infinite rewards.

No matter the quantity or quality of the toys they may have, it will never compare to simply being with their parents.

Child development experts suggest that these little bits of special time will add up to an increased trust and emotional/ relational bond that will enable a child to feel secure and less likely to act out negatively

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Community calendar Friends of Altona Library book sale A SPECIAL discount on small paperback books by the Friends of Altona Library (FOAL) will be held on Tuesday 1 April, 9.30am - 1pm, Friday 4 April and Saturday 5 April, 10am - 1pm. The book sales are held towards the rear of the Altona Library near the supermarket carpark.

Currently, we have an overstock of small/pocket paperbacks and are offering them at the special discounted price of 5 for 50c (normally 20c each). Proceeds from the book sales are used to purchase equipment for the Altona Library and to sponsor the annual children’s art prize.

Laverton Community THE Laverton Community Centre and Neighbourhood House is running a six-week “Anger Management for Men” course Starting date: Thursday 15 May, 6.30-8.30pm. Cost: $100. Why do

you get angry? When is anger a problem? Ways to manage your anger and the opportunity to practise your anger management skills in a safe environment with your peers. Other courses include: Gentle Exercises, Grow (Personal Growth) and Grow Better Together (Careers of People with Mental Health Issues), and Sunrise Group (Women with Disabilities).All Welcome. Laverton Community Centre- corner of Railway Ave and Crown St, Laverton (located in Community Hub), Phone: 8368 0177 e-mail:reception@lcis.org. au

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Concert band THE Western Region Concert Band rehearses on Saturday mornings at 9am in the Errington Community Centre, Princess St, St Albans. Entry via side gate adjacent to the football oval. Melway map 26 A1. Vacancies exist for Percussion, Brass and Sax players. Come along, bring your instrument and enjoy playing with us. Details: Call Eddie 9687 6644.

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The kitchen comes with a host of quality inclusions and finishes that include imported granite bench tops and splashbacks, a concealed fridge and dishwasher and a custom-built dresser. An extra-large butler’s pantry with twin sinks provides additional preparation and storage room.

The north-south wing of the home accommodates the four large bedrooms, two with ensuites, and a gentlemen’s library or home office with an ornate fireplace and custom-built cabinetry.

The indoor pool and sauna complex with adjoining bathroom facilities overlooks the main courtyard that features an extensive deck area and water feature.

A detached outdoor entertaining area

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The gardens are fully serviced by an automated in-ground sprinkler system which is connected to several rain water tanks with a capacity of about 25,000 litres, and the four-car garage has remote control panel doors and internal access into the laundry.

Westbourne Grammar, Al Taqwa College, Thomas Carr College and Wyndham Village Shopping Centre are all located close by.

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Late burst downs Jets

By ADEM SARICAOGLU A SEVEN-GOAL burst was the difference between the Western Jets and the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup on Sunday.

The Jets kept up with Sandringham for threeand-a-half quarters at Craigieburn’s Highgate Reserve, but the Dragons managed to kick clear late in the piece to come away with a solid 46-point win.

A low-scoring first half had Sandringham in front by a kick at the main break and as the game broke open in the third stanza, it was the Dragons who managed to convert on the scoreboard.

By three-quarter time the margin was out to 22 but the Jets clawed their way back to peg it down to single figures in the final term.

However, the Dragons’ seven goals to the Jets’ three sealed the result, handing the latter its second loss in as many games.

Jets coach Torin Baker said he was pleased to see his side improve its attack on the footy after going down to the Cannons in round one - but will be hoping his forward line can make more of its opportunities count in coming weeks.

Brenton Payne and Jayden Laverde each combined for four of the Jets’ eight goals on the day (two goals each).

Billy Myers, Hayden Bray, Liam Duggan and Brandon Coletta each kicked a goal of their own.

Draft prospects Corey Ellis, Dillon Viojo and Connor Menadue were among the Jets’ best on the day, while defender Harley ArmstrongWeston also drew praise from his coach for a solid display down back.

The Jets will have a chance to rectify their 0-2 start this Sunday away to the Oakleigh Chargers before hosting the Northern Territory at Williamstown’s Burbank’s Oval in round four.

The Jets sit 12th on the table and join the Gippsland Power, Bendigo Pioneers, North Ballarat Rebels and Eastern Ranges as the TAC Cup’s remaining winless clubs.

Shanuka Dissanayaka celebrates his century for Footscray Edgewater in the Premier Cricket Cricket grand final. Inset from top: Jake Haberfield was again outstanding to cap off a brilliant season in his first year at Footscray. Dissanayaka receives a standing ovation from his Footscray team-mates. Guy Walker smashes a ball off his pads on Picture: DAMIAN VISENTINI Saturday. 117653

The top Dogs

By LIAM TWOMEY FOOTSCRAY Edgewater saved its best for last in the Victorian Premier Cricket final. The Bulldogs dominated Essendon for two and a half days before putting the Bombers out of their misery before lunch on Sunday. In arguably its strongest showing of the season, Footscray won by a staggering 359 runs, capping off a truly amazing season.

Almost everything went according to plan for the Bulldogs after they won the toss and batted first on day one.

Despite the early wicket of Anthony Barton, the Footscray batting line-up always looked in control with some big scores up for grabs.

Travis Dean showed why he is

going to be pushing for selection in the Victorian state team in years to come, blasting a brilliant 138.

Dean’s knock came off 247 balls and included 18 boundaries. He also combined for a 158 run stand with wicket-keeper Dylan Kight who made 59.

In any other match, 138 would normally be enough to secure man of the match honours.

However, they were saved for middle order batsman Shanuka Dissanayaka, who was able to take Footscray from a strong position to an unbeatable one.

Dissanayaka hit an incredible 175 not out, sending the bowling attack to all parts of the Junction Oval.

His innings came off 258 balls

and included 23 boundaries.

Everything was going right for Footscray with lower order batsmen Guy Walker (37), Hamish WinterIrving (43) and Jake Haberfield (24) adding to the total.

Footscray captain Dean Russ eventually declared his side’s innings with the score at 8/526 after 157 overs.

An impossible chase on paper was made even harder by a rampaging Haberfield who took the new ball.

The gun quick dismissed Aaron Shellie just four balls into the innings.

John Hastings then got in on the act, removing Ben MacRae for six.

With Essendon at 2/14 there was

more pain on the way as Haberfield returned to knock over Solomon Mire for just one.

Aaron Ayre and Shane McNamara followed soon after and with the score at 5/55, any hope of an unlikely victory was dashed.

Footscray went on to claim the final wicket with the score at 167 off 43.1 overs.

Haberfield was again the star with the ball, taking 6/58. The remaining wickets were shared by Hastings, Winter-Irving and Michael Kelly.

For Essendon, Clinton McKay top scored for the innings with 35.

The flag is Footscray’s second in the club’s history, the first since the 1979/80 season.

Dillon Viojo was one of the Western Jets’ better players on Sunday. 105187 Picture: DAMIAN VISENTINI

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WRFL Preview season 2014 4s eason

League’s season of change starts

By LIAM TWOMEY

A lb io n Coach: Aaron Tymms Last year: Eighth Who’s in: Troy Kelm, Jamie Talbett, Joshua Sims Who’s out: Todd Finco

A lt o n a Coach: Josh Russo Last year: Fourth Who’s in: Josh Dunstone, Jack Marlais Who’s out: Travis Lunardi, Kane McKenzie, Anthony Chiu

Deer Park Coach: Marc Bullen Last year: Premier Who’s in: Bret Thornton, Brent Guerra, Ryan Houlihan Who’s out: Shannon Broadbent, Luke Buttigieg, Kevin Klix

Hoppers Crossing Coach: Steve Kretiuk Last year: Sixth Who’s in: Wayde Skipper Who’s out: Kieran Butty, Brodie Moles, James Mulligan

Port Melbourne Coach: Jason Love Last year: Seventh Who’s in: Danny Jacobs Who’s out: Trent Gates, Billy Walter

Spotswood Coach: Tom Langlands Last year: Runners Up Who’s in: Andrew Martin Who’s out: Chris O’Keefe, Elliott Wood

St Albans Coach: Marcus Barclay Last year: Fifth Who’s in: Sam Stephens, James Stephens Who’s out: Anthony Piva, Dean O’Shea

Sunshine Coach: Brett Jacobs Last year: Third Who’s in: Matthew Smith, Liam Reeves Who’s out: Kieran Murphy, Jake Butterworth

Werribee Coach: Wade Chapman Last year: Played in the VAFA Who’s in: Brent Prismall, Brent Morrow, Tate McCutcheon Who’s out: Billy Wallace, Jordan Williams

Yarraville-Seddon Coach: Jesse Smith Last year: Ninth Who’s in: Daniel Burton, Giles Guest, Jessi Lampi Who’s out: Scott Krakour, Liam Ryan

THE 2014 Western Region Football League season is shaping up as one of the most interesting in the league’s history. As well as the battle for top honours in Division One, there are a number of sub-plots set to play out throughout the season.

Across Divisions One and Two, 17 new coaches will take the reins in round one.

After round 13, the bottom six teams in Division Two will make up the newly created Division Three.

For the second successive year, the WRFL will also have a brand new club with the Tarneit Titans making their debut.

However, league CEO Bob Tregear isn’t taking his eyes off the future.

After a lot of hard work, he and his board have got the league going upwards at a rate of knots and they are keen to continue the trend.

One of their key goals during the next few years is to continue expanding the league with Tregear nominating a number of possible locations for new clubs.

“It (the formation of new clubs) will happen in the new development areas,” Tregear said.

“In Wyndham it will be places like Williams Landing and Truganina where there are new developments. We are also looking further north and, as the Melton corridor develops south, we will also be looking to develop clubs there.”

However, the league is making sure it isn’t focusing on expansion to the detriment of its current clubs.

Tregear added that finding a way to help struggling clubs is a key priority.

“We are talking to AFL Victoria about how to do that at the moment,” Tregear said.

“It is really a matter of having

A whole season’s work came down to one point in last year’s WRFL Division One competition. 105750 Picture: DAMIAN VISENTINI enough financial resources to do that. Some of those clubs really need some on-the-spot help.

“It is going to take time and money to do that but we need to find a way to achieve that and raise the funds to do it.

“We are very confident that we will keep all of the clubs we have got and we will be able to develop

some new ones as well.”

Building on the expanding senior competition, the WRFL is also enjoying healthy growth in the juniors.

The league is expecting at least six new junior teams to compete in the competition this season.

Its only area of concern is the under-18 grade, which had just 14 teams last year.

“The under-18s will be the challenge,” Tregear said.

“We were down to 14 teams last year and we are hoping for 16 or 17 this year. We really need to have about 24.

“It took a dive last year so it is up one year down the next. It’s not enough to say it is a trend. I think it creates a challenge for everybody.”

West on rise in league clash of champions

By LIAM TWOMEY THE Western Region Football League celebrated its return to interleague football with an impressive 37-point win on Saturday. Taking on the Southern Football League at Visy Park, the WRFL side looked in complete control throughout the contest and led at every change.

Matthew Dean, Kwame McHarg and captain Jason Cloke were all among the best players, while Lee Spiteri was presented with the medal for the most valuable player.

WRFL coach Brett Jacobs was rapt with his side’s performance.

“We weren’t expecting a six-goal win, that’s for sure,” he said.

“At the start we said 10 to 12 goals would probably win it so we thought it would be a low scoring game. We put a big emphasis on pressure. Being a preseason format we were sure that would be the best way to go and ... it worked for us.”

Despite still coaching his own team (Sunshine), Jacobs said he and his coaching group found time to scout the SFL before the match.

“We did a bit of work on the footy forums, Big Footy and what not,” he said.

“We did as much research as we could and looked at club websites and all that sort of stuff. We got some valuable information. I shouted one of my old mates who played in the league a lunch earlier this week and got a bit of juice out of him so it was all beneficial.”

After starting the interleague format ranked number five, the WRFL now jumps to number four and will take on the Eastern Football League next season.

The winner of that match will earn the right to play for the number one ranking the following year.

“We were very happy with the process,” Jacobs said.

“The majority of the players in the league made themselves available. We had a good squad to choose from. We had some great support. Steve Thom has been awesome through the whole process. Tymmsy (assistant coach Aaron Tymms) and Freez (assistant coach Aaron Freeland) have been terrific for me.

“I think you will find a lot more players will put their hand up to participate next year. We hope it stays on for a few more years. I am a big fan of it and think it is fantastic.”

Jason Cloke was among the best players for the WRFL interleague side. 117655 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

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WILLIAMSTOWN’S first hit out as a standalone club didn’t go exactly as planned with the Seagulls going down to the Box Hill Hawks by 13 points.

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Taking on the reigning premiers and coming to terms with a huge list turnover throughout the off-season, the Seagulls pushed the Hawks throughout the match.

After trailing by 29 points going into the final change, Williamstown charged home to win the last quarter by 16.

It wasn’t enough to topple the Hawks though, who held on for the 13.17 (95) to 11.16 (82) win.

Adam Marcon was outstanding for Williamstown throughout the match and was named his club’s best player.

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GREAT to see the WRFL interleague side victorious over the Southern Football League last Saturday at Princess Park. It is over a decade since the last WRFL senior interleague and I hope our clubs have grown up enough to accept the concept into the future. I know club success is important, but if we all believe that our competition is getting better (and it is) let’s continue to embrace this pre-season championship, and get the WRFL up the ladder of suburban comps. Well done to Brett Jacobs and his coaching staff, the players and everyone involved on the day and in the lead-up. WRFL football operations manager David Newton deserves special mention for his contribution, as does Steve Thom the chairman of selectors. The players enjoyed the experience and deserve full recognition as they did it for the love of the jumper and nothing else. Altona’s Lee Spiteri was awarded the medal for best on ground. Well done to all who made our competition win and look good. Isn’t it nice to have a positive outcome? Let’s get the seniors involved in the junior interleague now to cement the connection for years to come. I want the WRFL juniors to look up to the Tim Jenkins, Brad Juliers and Lee Spiteris of the world in the future. They deserve that, and so does our competition.

THIS weekend sees the start of the WRFL season with St Albans hosting Deer Park in the season opener on Friday night under lights at Kings Park Reserve. At the WRFL season launch I was MC and I was taken by the onstage speech of Deer Park president Mark McGoldrick. He spoke of the club’s commitment to juniors and the community but then said when it comes to senior footy that it’s “business - it is about winning flags”. That is the first time I have heard that from Mark, and I have no problem with that, I am just glad that

he has put it out there in those terms. I have been receiving emails from a lot of people in regards to my comments on money in local football. I want to finish this debate by saying the following - I don’t care what any club pays their players, local footy has changed, I don’t like the influence of money, but I understand it is a reality. My concern is that clubs forget their juniors in the pursuit of a flag and if that happens, then we all lose. Happy to hear your thoughts.

I AM disgusted that two cricket wickets were doctored in the finals this year. The West Newport one really riles me, and the Werribee CC one is just good enough. Clearly the people involved in both cases are a vigilante group, not club people, who have decided to fix the result of a game. That is pathetic. Have I played with blokes who might be capable of this kind of action? I don’t think so.

I played in both winning and losing grand finals and I have both happy and sad memories of both, and I cherish both. That is sport. The boofheads involved in both of these incidents just don’t get it and we all need to get these people out of our lives. I hope we track them down and kick them out of our clubs and competitions.

YOU can hear the coverage of the WRFL this Saturday on 88.9 WYN FM from 1.30pm from Merv Hughes Oval with the Match of the Day between Parkside and Manor Lakes. Steve Thom and I are in our 12th year and we are both as keen as day one. We have a new team working with us this year who we hope will kick the same goals as before.

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By ADEM SARICAOGLU NEW Altona coach Greg Drake wants his Seagulls to enjoy their Premier League hockey campaign this year.

Since coming on board over the summer, Drake has gone about increasing the depth of his squad ahead of this weekend’s season opener against local rival, Footscray.

There are no major cuts to speak of from last year’s team but Altona will welcome the returns of Mairaed Crawford and Taia Leenstra, among others, who will all form part of Drake’s new structure for the upcoming season. “(It’s a) completely new structure in terms of on-field and we’re undertaking a really strong structural approach but we’ve also put an emphasis on skill development,” Drake said.

“We’ve done some analysis and recognised that there are some deficiencies in players’ skills and we’ve specifically targeted them through the pre-season.

“We’ve done skill-specific-based sessions in order to fast-track the development of the group, and the other

thing we’ve done is we’ve expanded the size of our squad,” he said.

Drake said he had included a number of young up-and-coming players to try and fast-track their development as well.

The Seagulls finished 11th with just three wins last year, and while Drake is keen to see that number grow in the wins column this time around, he said the key for his young group will be to make sure they have some fun in 2014.

“First and foremost we want the players to enjoy their year,” he said.

“That is absolutely most important and we think if we can make it enjoyable, then that means the development will occur more easily.

“We’d certainly like to make sure we have more wins than last year and we think we’re well-placed for that and our squad is certainly stronger.

“Our first two teams will definitely be much stronger than last year - how much that relates to how well the rest of the competition has improved is an unknown. But I’m confident that we’ll win more games than we did last year.”

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Juniors make a golden assault WILLIAMSTOWN Athletics Club enjoyed a gold rush at the Australian Junior Athletics Championships last month.

Held at Sydney’s Olympic Park, Williamstown athletes combined for three gold medals, three silver medals and four bronze medals to round out a brilliant championships.

For Daniela Roman, the championships also provided her with the chance to show the world just how good she is.

The gun sprinter was at her brilliant best on her way to a gold medal in the Women’s Under-20 100m hurdles.

Roman’s time of 13.66 seconds was also enough to qualify her for the World Junior Championships later this year. The good results didn’t stop there for Roman who also claimed bronze medals in the 100m and 200m events.

In other results, regular gold medallist Celeste Mucci added another first place finish to her growing collection after claiming top honours in the Under-16 90m hurdles.

She then backed that effort up with a gold medal in the long jump as well as a silver medal in the high jump and a bronze medal in the 100m.

Rising star Grace Goldsworthy had the fastest qualifying times going into the finals of the Under-14 200m and the 400m.

In both finals Goldsworthy ran close seconds to take home two silver medals at her first Australian Championships.

Distance athlete Ryhan Thomas claimed the bronze medal in the Under-16 2000m steeplechase. Thomas had competed earlier in the championships in the 3000m (9m 21.93sec) for eighth place and in the 1500m (4m 18.23sec) for

Falcons tighten grip on top spot

Casey Price was part of a victorious City West Falcons outfit last week. 81889 Picture: KRISTIAN SCOTT

By LIAM TWOMEY

Sweeney Preston, Sean Hardeman, Celeste Mucci and Daniela Roman were part successful Williamstown contingent at the Australian Junior Athletics Picture: JOE MASTROIANNI Championships. 94446 seventh place.

Cosimo Mucci joined his Victorian team mates to win the gold medal for the Under-18 4 x 100m relay in 41.81sec. Cosimo also competed in the individual Under-17 100m and 200m but missed out on the finals.

In the Under-17 400m Sweeney Preston ran 51.84 in quali-

fying for the final and improved with a personal best time of 51.35sec to cross the line eighth in the final.

As a bottom-aged athlete Sean Hardeman threw an 800gram implement 47.94m in the javelin. The effort was a personal best.

CITY West Falcons remain undefeated and on top of the Victorian Netball League ladder after another crushing win last week.

The Falcons smashed the Southern Saints by 19 goals, 53-34.

From the word go it was a dominating City West outfit that hit the court as the margin was quickly out to seven by the first break.

From there, the Falcons continued to control the game and extended the lead across the next three quarters.

Alice Teague-Neeld was incredibly accurate around goals

for City West, shooting at 96 per cent throughout the night.

Teague-Neeld finished with 20 goals from her 21 attempts while fellow shooters Kathleen Knott and Julia Woolley finished with 23 and 10 goals respectively.

In total, City West had 20 more attempts on goal for the match. The result maintains the Falcons’ one game lead over Boroondara Genesis on the VNL ladder.

In other results, VU Western Lightning overcame a tough first quarter to get the better of Fed Uni Ballarat Pride by 19 goals, 61-42.

Despite being winless and on the bottom of the ladder, the

Pride fought hard during the first quarter, keeping the deficit to just two at the break.

However, the longer the match went the more VU began to take control as the margin spiked.

Of the Lightning’s 61 goals, Kate Thompson shot 45.

After a slow start to the year, VU is now a game clear inside the top four, occupying fourth spot on the ladder.

When round eight gets underway this week, the two Western Suburbs clubs will clash at the State Netball and Hockey Centre.

The pair last met in round one and on that occasion it was an easy win for the Falcons.

Contact Star Sport with sport stories and results on phone 9933 4800, fax 9933 4844 or email: starsport@starnewsgroup.com.au

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FORTY nippers from Williamstown Surf and Lifesaving Club travelled to Warrnambool last month to participate in the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships. The two-day event saw Nippers from Williamstown dominate across both the individual and team events. The club had nine individual medal winners and eight team medal winners to cap off a great Picture: DAMIAN VISENTINI championship. 117654

Results CRICKET PREMIER GRAND FINAL: Footscray Edgewater 8/526dec (S. Dissanayaka 175*, T. Dean 138, D. Kight 59, H. Winter-Irving 43, G. Walker 37, M. Doric 2/134) d Essendon 10/166 (C. McKay 35, A. Ayre 28, J.A. Haberfield 6/58, J. Hastings 2/61).

VSDCA GRAND FINAL: EAST WEST 1ST XI: Noble Park 7/152 (Vorster 51*) d Oakleigh 117 (Mawzoon 5/30).

EAST WEST 2ND XI: Oakleigh 8/252 (Splatt 64, Norton 53, Veitch 6/58) d Werribee 223 (Frenkel 82).

NORTH WEST 3RD XI: Preston 5/97 d Ivanhoe 96.

NORTH WEST 4TH XI: Williamstown 9/169 d Preston 121.

NOTE: * not out.

FOOTBALL VFL SENIOR: RND 1: Collingwood 11.19 (85) d North Ballarat 11.7 (73).

Port Melbourne 19.15 (129) d Coburg 8.8 (56).

RND 15 (CATCH-UP): Box Hill Hawks 13.17 (95) d Williamstown 11.16 (82).

DEVELOPMENT LGE: RND 15 (CATCHUP): Williamstown 16.14 (110) d Hill Hawks 16.13 (109).

TAC RND 2: Sandringham Dragons 15.12 (102) d Western Jets 8.8 (56).

Northern Knights 18.8 (116) d Calder Cannons 15.12 (102).

NETBALL VNL RND 7: CHAMPIONSHIP DIV: City West Falcons 53 d Southern Saints 34. VU Western Lightning 61 d Ballarat Pride 42.

DIV 1: VU Western Lightning 51 d Ballarat Pride 36. Southern Saints 35 drew City West Falcons 35.

19 & U: VU Western Lightning 50 d Ballarat Pride 39. Southern Saints 51 d City West Falcons 41.

BASKETBALL BIGV RND 3: MEN: STATE: Hawthorn 86 d Whittlesea 72. Sherbrooke 112 d Hume City 88. Waverley 107 d Werribee 93.

DIV 1: Blackburn Vikings 81 d Sunbury Jets 71.

DIV 2: Keilor Thunder 61 d Pakenham Warriors 49.

WOMEN: STATE: Hume City Broncos 64 d Eltham Wildcats 54.

DIV 1: Mildura Heat 82 d Sunbury Jets 67. Latrobe City Energy 99 d Whittlesea Pacers 71. Geelong Supercats 69 d Keilor Thunder 52. Werribee Devils 68 d Camberwell Dragons 66.

SOCCER NPL RND 2: Dandenong Thunder 1 (M. Millar 1) d Green Gully 0. Werribee City 2 (J. Groenewald 1, S. Cudrig 1) d Hume City 1.

NPL 1: Sunshine George Cross 1 (B. Lojanica 1) d Avondale Heights 0. Whittlesea Ranges 2 d Bendigo 1. St Albans Saints 1 (B. Devlin 1) d Bulleen Lions 2 (M. Dimech 1, T. Nishimoto 1).

NPL 20S: Green Gully 3 d Dandenong Thunder 0. Hume City 2 d City 1.

NPL1 20S: Bendigo 5 d Whittlesea Ranges 2. St Albans Saints 2 d Bulleen Lions 0.

STATE: NORTH-WEST: RND 1: Fawkner Blues 4 d Westgate 0. Moreland City 3 d Keilor Park 1 (S. Mussel 1). Sunbury United 2 drew Cairnlea 2. Altona Magic 1 d Fitzroy City 0. Altona East Phoenix 1 d Western Suburbs 0.

RESERVES: Westgate 4 d Fawkner Blues 2. Moreland City 2 d Keilor Park 0. Sunbury United 2 d Cairnlea 1. Altona Magic 0 drew Fitzroy City 0. Altona East Phoenix 3 d Western Suburbs 1.

BADMINTON AUTUMN PENNANT RND 8: A SINGLES: Keilor East Beast 15 d Laverton Gold 3. Keilor East Rebels 11 d Keilor East Thunder 8.

A DOUBLES: PBC LOL 13 d Keilor East Titans 6. PBC Valiant 17 d Laverton Climbers 1. Keilor East killer Bees 12 d Keilor East Bounce 7.

B SINGLES: Keilor East Young Guns 12 d Mason St McLeay River Turtles 8. Mason St Newbies 14 d Laverton Dream Team 3. Keilor East Xtreme 11 d Keilor East Stars 9.

B1 DOUBLES: Mason St What the 18 d PBC Suave 2. Westminton The 6 Racqueteers 13 d Mason St Assassins 10. Keilor East Knights 10 drew with Laverton Red 10. Mason St Challengers 13 d Westminton Killer Tofu 7.

B2 DOUBLES: Keilor East Vikings 14

d Mason St Aces 6. Laverton Racqueteers 13 d Mason St One Hit Wonders 7. Keilor East Shuttlebusters 17 d Westminton Scared Hitless 2.

C SINGLES: Mason St So So 10 d Keilor East Dynamix 8. Keilor East The Rock 10 d Keilor East Flame 7.

C2 DOUBLES: Keilor East Unbalanced 13 d Laverton Stingrays 7. Keilor East Samurais 14 d Mason St Dingoes 7.

Westminton Fighting Unicorns 14 d Keilor East Fried Wontons 8. Westminton Up To You 14 d Westminton Windstorm 6.

C3 DOUBLES: Mason St Turtles 15 d Laverton Broncos 5. Keilor East Sparkx 16 d Laverton Mustangs 3.

Westminton Phoenix 13 d Westminton Eagles 8.

JUNIOR PENNANT RND 7: A GRADE: Daintree 9 d Uluru 1. Kakadu 6 d Cradle Mountain 4.

Pinnacles 6 d The Grampians 0.

B GRADE: Blue Mountains 6 d Nullarbor 4. Bungle Bungles 3 drew with Shark Bay 3. You Yangs 6 d Ningaloo Reef 4.

TENPIN WESTERN SUBURBS LEAGUE What A Joke (Best A. Halabi) 17 d O’Halloran’s (Trevor Mann) 12.

Rack ‘Em Up (J. Margariti 265, 254, 215, 734; T. Fielder 257, 220, 667; D. Russell 269, 201, 666; A. Testaz 220, 216, 205, 661) 19½ d Strike Hunters (P. Karas 299, 229, 676; G. Mitsou 203, 568) 9½.

Frozen Eggs (D. Browne 267, 257, 203, 727; R. Browne 238, 225, 205, 668) 17 d It Doesn’t Matter (K. Janusko 552) 12.

Mega Auto Parts (J. May 234, 214, 202, 650; C. Benson 265, 220, 643; M. May 254, 643) 21 d WNGTI (S. Prokopec 241, 230, 202, 673; G. Ebenwaldner 214, 201, 598) 8.

Power4ull (M. Tran 244, 622; P. Vo 245, 597) 19 d Bankai (C. Tran 242, 214, 625) 10.

O’Neill’s Couriers (O. Hedi 248, 234, 211, 693; P. Rosenthal 257, 212, 685; J. Kovacs 245, 204, 201, 650) 21½ d Wreck ‘n’ Balls (C. Allen 203, 200, 582) 4½.

Vacant Lot (M. Rajkovic 247, 218, 215, 680; C. Giordmaina 215, 203, 605; D. Belion 206, 570) 29 d Bowled Ones (A. Gaitanis 202, 560) 0.

Ownage (T. Nguyen 220, 599) 20 d Sandmar Transport (L. Lazic 225, 574) 9.

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