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Grease is the word at South Morang’s Marymede Catholic College.

Students will perform their rendition of the classic 1971 musical, Grease over three nights starting Thursday, May 26.

The cast has been rehearsing since February, setting time aside at least twice a week to prepare for their first performance in two years.

The cast and crew of about 60 have worked tirelessly to memorise lines and lyrics, nail the dance routines and set the scene with props and stage fittings.

Performing arts assistant and production manager Ellen Lane said the production has given the students an opportunity to form new relationships.

“We’ve obviously got a cast and crew ranging from year seven to 12, so it’s great to see the different year levels mixing and creating friendships,” Ms Lane said.

“The school has done Grease before, I think it was run about 10 years ago, so it’s sort of a bit of a blast from the past.”

The production will take place at Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre (PRACC).

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Calwell’s childcare crisis

By Helena Abdou The electorate of Calwell is ranked number one in the state for the highest rate of children with development vulnerability at the start of school, a new study has found.

According to research by Mitchell Institute and Victoria University, wealth determines a child’s chance of success before they even start school.

Mitchell Institute education policy fellow Hannah Matthews said there were a number of determining factors on what defines a child as being developmentally vulnerable.

“They look at things like physical health and well-being, social competence, emotional maturity, language and cognitive skills, communication skills and general knowledge,” Ms Matthews said.

In Calwell, which takes in suburbs such as Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Roxburgh Park, 32 per cent of children are starting school developmentally delayed or at risk of being behind.

Ms Matthews said the research reinforced how children from low-socioeconomic backgrounds are disadvantaged in comparison to those from wealthy electorates.

“High quality early learning can help overcome that disadvantage. Having children attend childcare, attend preschool, attend two years of preschool instead of one, which the Victorian government is in the process of implementing, can help children catch up and overcome that disadvantage that they’re born into essentially,” she said. “Furthermore, a high number of communities in Calwell live in an area facing a childcare shortage.

“Being able to access it is quite difficult in Calwell because there’s just not the number of places available. About 72 per cent of people living in that electorate are in an area which is

considered a childcare desert.”

Calwell Labor MP Maria Vamvakinou said access and affordability needed to be tackled by reducing the cost of childcare. “Many parents I’ve spoken to want to go back to work or do more hours but are finding they actually lose money in child care costs if they work more hours to help pay the bills,” she said.

“This is neither fair nor sensible and is contributing to the developmental vulnerabilities and the lack of provision among vulnerable families.”

Liberal Calwell candidate Tim Staker-Gunn was contacted for comment.

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Hume to offer up graffiti ‘carrot’

By Elsie Lange Hume council will explore locations where graffiti can be practiced, using a “carrot method”, to deal with the cost of its removal across the municipality and encourage less antisocial tagging.

Councillor Sam Misho raised the general business item at a council meeting on Monday, May 9, and said graffiti was a “never ending phenomena” which council should not just tackle with the “stick method”.

“I believe that we can use certain measures that will reduce this unwanted practice and ultimately prove advantageous for us.

“By constructing walls in certain and suitable parks around the municipality, where people interested in such activity can go for their life.”

His suggestion was for council personnel to attend the sites on a regular basis to repaint the walls to create a blank canvas for artists.

He proposed it would ensure the confinement of the practice to the allocated

spaces, with individuals identified so council can “educate and inspire” by giving them artistic role models in turn producing a “different level of artistry”.

“I also believe that the provision of parks, without active and engaging programs, will not be fruitful,” Cr Misho said.

Cr Jarrod Bell welcomed Cr Misho’s motion and said it created opportunities to encourage and celebrate street art, and could even save council money down the track in creating murals.

Cr Jack Medcraft, who has been a fierce opponent of graffiti and tagging, said the proposed idea might end up uncovering exciting local talent.

“We should really have a competition and see how we go getting the artists from the [Hume], and pick out some walls, and say ‘Here it is, here, you can be dubbed the number one proper tagger, instead of being the idiot tagger that most of them are’,” he said.

He added that putting “meaning” into the project would “give them a different avenue”.

Upgraded reserve open

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Doreen Primary School funding win Doreen Primary School has secured $5.39 million in funding in the 2022-23 state budget.

It’s the first time in almost 60 years that the school received funding for refurbishments.

Principal Glenn Simondson said upgrades to the school had been accomplished through support from the community.

“We built our own basketball court, a roof over the top of the basketball court and lighting, we’ve put down synthetic turf, and we’ve built playgrounds all by funding ourselves. We even built an art room by funding it ourselves.

“So we’ve done a whole lot of things ourselves, and we haven’t had any capital works here since 1963,” he said.

The money will go towards a new administration block, classrooms and student toilets for the 155-year-old school.

“Now we’ll be able to renew everything and get everything up to modern day standards,” Mr Simondson said.

He said the funding meant the school was able to spend money on the pupils.

“Instead of constantly having to fund things ourselves, we’re now getting our facilities

upgraded, modernised out of government coffers, so we can actually spend our money on educating kids further.”

Yan Yean MP Danielle Green was joined

by Yan Yean Labor candidate Lauren Kathage at Doreen Primary School on Tuesday, May 3, the day of the budget announcement, to deliver the exciting news.

“I think this is a school that punches above its weight and I think it does that under the leadership of an excellent team,” Ms Kathage said.

South Morang’s soccer stars now have a new space to play, with Whittlesea council redeveloping the sports ground at Hillsview Recreation Reserve.

Council chair administrator Lydia Wilson was recently joined by Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio to officially open the upgraded reserve.

The $775,000 project included the installation of a sports field, new coaches’ boxes, and updated perimeter fencing, including a ball catching fence.

It also included the construction of concrete pathways, providing easy access to the playing field, car park and spectator viewing areas.

Ms Wilson said that the investment into the reserve would support the rising popularity of soccer in the municipality.

“With soccer participation increasing almost 25 per cent in the City of Whittlesea over the last five years, council is focused on providing high quality facilities for our community, including females, to participate in the growing sport,” Ms Wilson said.

“These improvements will add 20 hours a week to the capacity of the ground, which means more opportunities for the Bundoora United Football Club to grow.”

Bundoora United Football Club president Dean Triantafylidis has welcomed the upgrade, which will provide year-round access to the reserve for club members.

“Having a grass pitch to complement our synthetic pitch will better enable our club to provide a richer experience for our junior and senior members,” Mr Triantafylidis said.

“It will help attract new members to our community to enjoy this great game of ours.”

Council’s $310,000 investment into the reserve upgrade was supported by a $465,000 contribution from the state government’s Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus Program.

Hume to update the readability of waste communication Hume council has taken a step towards improving the readability of illegal dumping notices and other notices to make it easier for all members of the community to read notices and access waste collection services.

Meadow Valley ward councillor Karen Sherry passed a notice of motion at council’s meeting on Monday, May 9 to request that council officers investigate ways to improve the readability and usefulness of illegal dumping of rubbish notices and similar notices that council issues to residents and advise councillors of what changes to the notices will occur.

“This was brought to my attention from a resident who got one of our notices,” she said.

“I looked at it and I thought, this could do with a bit of work.”

Cr Sherry said the notice was in English, did not include a link to Hume services, did not reference multilingual telephone services and did not include QR codes.

“Council is always looking at ways to improve how it communicates with residents,” she said.

“The illegal dumping rubbish notices that council uses to educate residents and notify

residents about how they can access waste collection services hasn’t been updated for a while.

“I look forward to learning about how this and other notices that council uses on a regular basis can be updated to make it easier to read and more useful in helping our community to access services.”

Hume council has continued to encourage the community to report any sightings of illegally dumped waste online at www.hume. vic.gov.au/Your-Services/Report-an-issue.

Every year, between October 1 and

September 30, all residential ratepayers and those renting homes within Hume can access: • Two free at-home hard waste collections; • Two free passes to the tip or resource recovery centres; • Four Hume Clean Days; • Unlimited e-waste recycling; and • Access to Hume Recycling Stations.

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Hume Bombers FC in Kalkallo are struggling with membership numbers post-Covid.

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Sport participation falls Community sports participation in Hume has significantly dropped post-COVID, a new study has found.

Research conducted by New Federation and Victoria University revealed that more than 230,000 players left their clubs across Victoria in 2020, a decline of about 27 per cent from 2019.

The study led by professors Rochelle Eime and Hans Westerbeek, examined membership records for the state’s top 10 community sports including Australian Rules Football (AFL), basketball, cricket, netball, swimming, and tennis across all 79 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Community sport in Melbourne’s outer growth corridors was severely impacted, with

Hume showing a participation rate of 5.9 per cent compared to 10 per cent in 2019- a decline of nearly 50 per cent.

Professor Eime said participation rates in high-growth areas should be higher given their young populations. However, they are hindered by low socio-economic status and a lack of public sports and recreation facilities.

“There’s often the issue about whether or not there are actually sports facilities there. It’s sort of a chicken and egg, you need the population to be able to build the facilities to then pay for the facilities but then is there land available for those facilities as well?

“So in these growth corridor areas where people are buying houses and land, it takes time

to build that community.

“Families have been negatively impacted through COVID. It’s not just the membership, it’s all the other associated costs, when you actually look at it, it does add quite a considerable amount to a family budget.”

Hume Bombers Football Club president Avtar Singh said numbers had dropped, particularly in the younger teams.

“It’s definitely declining, at least by 20 or 30 per cent in our junior sides,” Mr Singh said.

“We’ve tried everything to bring people in, we’re promoting on social media, we’re only charging a $10 registration fee at the football club at the moment. Nothing seems to be working.”

Hume council is continuing to feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with $24.35 million still owed in outstanding rates.

A report to a council meeting on May 9 indicated the value of rate arrears as of March 21 this year was at $24.35 million, up $3.37 million from the previous year.

The top five suburbs with the highest debt included Craigieburn, Greenvale, Sunbury, Roxburgh Park and Mickleham.

The debt includes $12.73 million (52.5 per cent) of rates raised in old debt, and $11.52 million (47.5 percent) raised as new debt.

Councillor Jarrod Bell said it’s important to note that up until the pandemic commenced, the council had a more proactive approach to the collection of rates and arrears, but had been more lenient in recent years.

“Ultimately, this is a reality of a government, is that we must collect revenue so we can fund services and that is a collective and a community approach,” Cr Bell said.

“This report shows us just where the community is at in terms of these things, and unfortunately the picture isn’t amazing.

“But it is what it is, we are a community that has our fair share of trials and tribulations and I appreciate the compassion and empathy our officers go about in putting not only these reports together, but supporting our community through making sure they can get back on their feet,” he said.

What’s on

Draft Asset Plan 2022 – 2032 Did you know Council manages 1360km of roads, 1824km of footpaths and trails, 259 playgrounds, 74 sporting ovals and 197 buildings?

City of Whittlesea residents are invited to provide feedback on a draft plan outlining how we prioritise, maintain and manage over $3.2 billion worth of infrastructure assets.

To provide your feedback on the Draft Asset Plan, visit engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/assetplan Submissions close 30 May 2022.

Shape the future of Lowalde Recreation Reserve

We’re planning the future of Lowalde Recreation Reserve and considering features that help residents to get active, socialise and enjoy the outdoors.

We’d love to hear your ideas about what improvements you’d like to see at the reserve.

Share your thoughts online at engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/lowalde by 29 May 2022 or in-person at one of our drop-in sessions at the reserve on 24 May 2022, 2pm–4pm and 26 May 2022, 8am–10.30am.

Your ideas will help Council to develop the concept plan for the reserve!

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Flu clinics are now back on at DPV Health in Broadmeadows and Mill Park.

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Get a shot and avoid flu Flu season is back with a vengeance, with Victoria recording 886 cases already this year.

Whittlesea residents can do their part to protect themselves by getting their flu shot ahead of winter.

Free flu vaccines are now available to eligible residents at DPV clinics in Broadmeadows and Mill Park.

Children aged up to five years old, adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, people aged six years and over with medical conditions are among those eligible.

DPV Health’s Dr Hegarty said there had been more cases of the flu in the last month than for all of 2020 and 2021.

“After two quiet flu seasons, we are expecting to see lots of cases of influenza this year,” he said.

“The best protection against getting the flu is the influenza vaccine, and all children, teenagers and adults at risk of serious illness from influenza should have an annual flu vaccine.”

People visiting DPV Health to receive their COVID-19 booster can also receive their flu shot at the same time.

“DPV Health is well stocked with the flu vaccine; and it is available from our Broadmeadows and Mill Park medical centres,” Dr Hegarty said.

“I had my flu shot last week, as I do every year, and I strongly recommend it to everyone who is eligible.”

For all others, a private flu vaccination is available for $20.

Details: dpvhealth.org.au or 1300 234 263.

Four men, including one from Wollert, have been arrested after police seized almost $2.5 million worth of illicit tobacco following an investigation into the importation and distribution of the drug. Seven search warrants were executed at about 6am on Wednesday, May 11 at four residential addresses in Wollert, Fawkner and Brunswick East, and three business premises in Campbellfield. Police seized $195,000 cash, $2,455,635 in illicit tobacco (carton cigarettes), over 500kg of illicit loose-leaf tobacco (worth $126,500) and 224 boxes of molasses tobacco (worth $20,000). A 79-year-old Wollert man was charged with the Commonwealth offences of seven counts of dealing with money to become an instrument of crime; eight counts of possessing tobacco products, knowing it was imported with the intention to defraud the revenue and three counts of aiding and abetting in the possession of tobacco products, knowing it was imported with the intention to defraud the revenue.

Craigieburn Road works More works are under way as part of the Craigieburn Road upgrade. The entry and exit to Hardy Avenue will be closed at Craigieburn Road until 5pm Thursday, May 19 for utility works.

Detours are in place.

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Have your say Help shape designs for your local area We’re fixing the missing link from the M80 Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway, slashing travel times across Melbourne’s north and east.

Construction will start with Victoria’s longest road tunnels and new parklands, wetlands, bike paths and better local roads.

Designs for the North East Link Tunnels are available for comment until Tuesday 31 May 2022.

See the Urban Design and Landscape Plan online at engage.vic.gov.au/north-east-link If you need assistance because of a hearing or speech impairment, please visit relayservice.gov.au

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Don’t leave the City of Whittlesea behind In the lead up to the Federal election we are calling on all local candidates to show their commitment to essential services and infrastructure to support our growing and diverse community.

More local jobs

Improved health & wellbeing

Roads, transport & connectivity

We are asking the government to:

• Expedite the Beveridge Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) • Fund and deliver a purpose-built Aboriginal Gathering Place for the north • Provide a full headspace centre in the north of the municipality to support adolescent mental health needs

• Reinstate recurrent funding for the YFlex program to support the mental health needs of young people in the City of Whittlesea • Commit to ongoing funding of $230,000 per year for local prevention of violence against women programs and family violence recovery initiatives

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• Invest in the state-of-the-art Regional Sports and Aquatic Facility in Mernda

• Undertake a business case for the future E6 Freeway, for delivery by 2035.

Visit whittlesea.vic.gov.au/advocacy for a full list of Council’s advocacy priorities.

Phone 9217 2170 Email info@whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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Real estate hot in South Morang

By Matthew Sims South Morang has recorded an annual increase of more than 15 per cent in median house sale prices, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) March quarterly report.

South Morang saw one of the largest annual boost in median sale prices, jumping from $660,000 in the first quarter of 2021 to $778,000 in the first quarter of 2022, which was a 17.9 per cent annual increase and a 3.9

per cent quarterly jump.

In Craigieburn, the median house sale price for the first quarter of 2022 was $681,000, which was a 3.8 per cent quarterly increase and a 12.9 per cent annual increase.

The median house selling price for Epping during the January to March 2022 period was $685,000, which was a four per cent decrease from the last quarter of 2021 but a 7.4 per cent spike compared to the first quarter of 2021.

In Broadmeadows, median house prices

experienced a small jump of 1.3 per cent this quarter compared to last quarter to reach $684,000, which was a 2.5 per cent annual increase.

While the report highlighted a 9.8 per cent annual increase in the median house sale price in Mickleham, there was a slight quarterly decrease in the median house sale price of 1.7 per cent to $650,000.

Mill Park recorded the highest median sale price in the north at $825,000, which was a 2.5 per cent quarterly jump and a 14.6 per

cent annual increase.

Harcourts Rata & Co director Alex Doucas said that the market in the north is “still quite active”.

“Generally, it’s going well,” he said.

“We cover the whole west, where there is value for money.

“Thomastown did really well last week.”

Mr Doucas said while there had been reduced activity at open inspections, prices over the past week had “smashed the reserve prices”.

Charity ride for dad Northern Health senior technician David Abud embarked on a 300-kilometre bike ride in April to raise awareness for Alzheimier’s disease.

The cause hits close to home for David after his father was diagnosed with the illness a few years ago.

His father, Rodney Abud, was the president of the Wimmera Base Hospital in Horsham for 30 years, before continuing his work as a physician in Melbourne treating dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in aged care.

The extensive bike ride went across three days, where David was joined by fellow Northern Health colleagues and his father-in-law. They rode from Ballarat to Ararat, then to Horsham, driving to Kaniva and then riding back to Horsham.

This was the second year David had completed this ride for Alzheimer’s awareness.

“I think everyone gets touched by dementia and Alzheimer’s in some ways. They say two out of four grandparents would have some sort

of dementia or Alzheimer’s in their lifetime.

So I think it sort of affects everybody,” David said.

“It’s affected me directly and it is hereditary so I hope dementia and Alzheimer’s has some sort of cure or at least a slowing agent in the near future.”

David has raised more than $35,000 for the cause and plans on continuing with the tradition next year.

“It was a real success. Dad would be very proud, especially when he knew other colleagues were getting involved. He would be tickled.”

To donate visit: https://www.gofundme. com/f/alzheimers-bike-ride-for-dr-rodney-eabud.

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Handyman is John of all trades John Warren is a curious man, dabbling in a number of pastimes over the years. He speaks with Helena Abdou how his various outlets have helped him overcome a battle with depression.

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ohn Warren was only young when he lost his father to suicide. Years later, his brother took his own life after a battle with schizophrenia. Not long after, John’s sister followed.

He lost three family members to suicide and was scared he would fall victim to the unrelenting grasp of depression.

“Because of the depression that I went through, that sort of made it a bit tougher because I thought oh maybe it’s my time to kick it too.

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- John Warren “Maybe I was just a little bit stronger and lucky to pull myself out of it.”

Born in Albert Park, and raised in Broadmeadows, John is one of five children.

He later moved to Jacana, where he met his wife Carol. The pair have been married for 50-odd years.

He has two sons, Paul and Adam, who he says are his whole world.

“I love my boys and I’m proud of the men that they are. They’ve done really well for themselves.”

Sadly, John didn’t have the same loving relationship with his father.

“In those days, men were pretty hard on kids ... I suppose I’ve got bad memories as far as my

John Warren has lived quite the life and now puts his time into passion projects.

dad goes,” John says.

“I think that happened right up to the age of 15 and I looked him in the eyes one day and I go, well, you’re not going to break me anymore, he realised what he was doing. And I thought how stupid is this. I will never do this to my kids in the future, it was a lesson that I learned.”

John wasn’t very fond of school and left at the age of 15.

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“I didn’t have it in me to do school but I was always very good with my hands. On the exact same day I left school, my mum made me get a job at the grocery shop, where I packed shelves for about two years.

“And then I knew a minister where I used to go to a church and he said to me, ‘I can get you an apprenticeship as a wood machinist’, which is a person who deals with operating machines and builds wardrobes, cabinets and

that sort of stuff. So I did that for five years as an apprentice.”

He went on to work at Hillcrest Secondary College in Broadmeadows as a wood machinist for 17 years before injuring his back.

“I had a back injury and I collapsed the three discs in my lower back. That put me out of work for the rest of my life actually,” he says.

It was then that John fell into depression, but he didn’t let that stop him.

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“I figured I need to try and do something with my life instead of just sitting around doing nothing. So I went back to school for four years and I learned how to do computers and stuff like that.”

John describes himself as a curious type of man, having dabbled in a number of different activities over his lifetime.

“I went to church for about five or six years, tried a few different churches to see what the difference was. Enjoyed partying and swimming a fair bit. I did a bit of horse riding and I got into obedience work for about five years with my German shepherd and won a few prizes.”

“It was all just an outlet.

“Carol turned to me and said, ‘what are you going to do next?’ And I said ‘I’m going to buy a Harley’, and so I did.”

After his back injury, John sold his bike and turned towards passion projects as a way to keep himself occupied.

“I got into playing with old cars and building old cars and I probably got about seven old cars at home.”

His latest project that drew the attention of his neighbourhood and strangers was his ‘crazy caravan,’ a fully furnished piece of art he built.

“That took me about six months to build and I was hoping to get away with the wife but then she got a bit ill so I’m hoping to sell it.”

The father-of-two has a positive outlook on life and encourages everyone around him to do the same.

“I’m back on top and full of laughter, enjoying the grandkids that I love. It could have gone the other way for me but I’m glad it didn’t,” he said.

“Put a smile on your face and keep pushing through because the next day it becomes better.”

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Works continue near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 60 already gone. We’re also building the Metro Tunnel and building better roads across our suburbs.

Train disruptions: Buses replace trains and stations closed Mernda Line

9pm 17 May to 9pm 20 May

Parliament and Clifton Hill to Reservoir

9pm to last train, 17 to 19 May

Parliament and Clifton Hill to Mernda

9pm to last train, 20 and 21 May

Clifton Hill to Mernda

From 9pm 20 May to 22 May

Clifton Hill to Epping

23 May to 9pm 27 May

Parliament and Clifton Hill to Reservoir

From 9pm 27 May to 29 May

Clifton Hill to Reservoir

18 May to Sep

Bell and Preston stations closed

Road disruptions: Closed roads, lanes and ramps Bulleen Road, Bulleen

Until late May

Lanes closed at times between Greenaway Street and the Eastern Freeway

Thompsons Road, Bulleen

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Lanes closed at times between Barak Street and the Eastern Freeway entry ramp

Fitzsimons Lane

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Ambulance wait times reduced Ambulance Victoria employees have reduced ambulance response times across Hume and Whittlesea, despite record demand for emergency medical services.

The average emergency response time for code one calls in Hume was 15 minutes and 41 seconds, which was an improvement from 16 minutes and 45 seconds in the previous quarter.

However, this was still slightly slower than the state-average response time of 15 minutes and 15 seconds.

The caseload in Hume has also increased by

27 per cent from the previous quarter, placing pressure on the system.

Cases in Hume make up 4.92 per cent of the statewide code one demand, making it the second busiest local government area in Victoria. Emergency response times in Whittlesea improved by four seconds from the previous quarter.

According to Ambulance Victoria, paramedics across Victoria were called to 93,234 code one cases between January and March this year, breaking the record set last quarter and

making it the busiest period in Ambulance Victoria’s history.

Ambulance Victoria metro regional director Michael Georgiou said Ambulance Victoria had recruited 700 paramedics in 2021 to help respond to this demand.

“This recruitment drive continues with 174 paramedics already on board so far this year to help get more ambulances on the road and to patients quicker,” Mr Georgiou said.

“And the Victorian government’s $35 million boost early this year has fast-tracked the

recruitment of another 120 paramedics, who will all start their inductions with Ambulance Victoria in May.” “We remain very busy, attending around 1800 to 2000 cases a day across Victoria, and ask community members to help us by saving triple-0 for emergencies,” Mr Georgiou said.

“While ambulances are always provided to patients when required, about one in five calls to triple-0 do not need an emergency ambulance response.”

Junior doctor awarded Northern Health trainee surgeon, Dr Jasmina Kevric, won the Junior Doctor of the Year Award at the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria Awards.

The AMA awards showcase the contribution of the medical profession to the community, and support the work of its members and the broader medical profession.

Dr Kevric was elated with her win.

“It is an absolute privilege to have received this award. I feel very honoured. Coming from a refugee background, sometimes it’s hard to believe that I arrived in Australia not speaking the English language, to now being awarded the Junior Doctor of the Year,” she said.

Growing up in Bosnia during the civil war, her experiences motivated her to pursue a career in the medical field and help others.

“I was exposed to trauma and wounds early in my childhood. I wasn’t able to do much as a child, but promised myself that, when I grew up, I would become a doctor to have the skills to help others. My parents were incredibly

supportive and encouraged me along the way despite the obstacles,” she said.

She said the job was rewarding and encouraged others to follow through with their dreams.

“I’d like to encourage other junior doctors to pursue their goals and aspirations. Medicine is such a wonderful profession and you’re making an incredible difference. Challenges will arise and times will be tough, but those around you can help you get there.

If we look after one another, we can achieve greatness.”

Northern Health chief operating officer Debra Bourne was proud of Dr Kevric’s achievement.

“It is wonderful to see one of our talented junior doctors being recognised for the enormous contribution to both Northern Health and our community. We are extremely proud of Jasmina. Northern Health is very fortunate to have her as part of our workforce,” Ms Bourne said.

Northern Health trainee surgeon, Dr Jasmina Kevric, won the Junior Doctor of the Year Award.

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School journey starts Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school starts.

The sisters are among 168 preps starting at Hume Anglican Grammar next week, with 84 enrolled at each of the school’s two campuses at Mt Ridley and Donnybrook.

Schools across Hume and Whittlesea will begin welcoming their 2021 prep pupils from Thursday. This week will also mark the opening of three new primary schools in Hume and Whittlesea.

Mickleham’s Gaayip-Yagila Primary School, Greenvale’s Keelonith Primary School and Wollert’s Edgars Creek Primary School will all open their doors for the first time.

They are among eight new schools to open in Hume and Whittlesea over the next four years, with Kalkallo Commons Primary School, Greenvale Secondary College, Wollert East Primary School and a Catholic primary school in Mickleham scheduled to open in 2022.

A Catholic primary school in Greenvale is expected to open in 2023.

School journey starts Twins Avinoor and Parinoor are eagerly counting down the days until school starts.

The sisters are among 168 preps starting at Hume Anglican Grammar next week, with 84 enrolled at each of the school’s two campuses at Mt Ridley and Donnybrook.

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Melbourne Airport has asked the state government to give it more power to intervene in developments which could impact aircraft operations or lead to noise complaints.

Airport operators Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) has made a submission to the state government’s Melbourne Airport Environs Safeguarding Committee, which was set up to advise the planning minister on improvements to the planning provisions safeguarding the airport.

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developments in the surrounding area. The submission stated that the airport is currently notified of planning permit applications as though it were a “third-party objector”.

“Unlike a determining or even recommending referral authority, its position on any application has no statutory significance,” the submission stated.

The submission cited recent applications and approvals which had the potential to generate a large number of noise complaints or impact on aircraft operations, including housing development in Phillip Street, Dallas, and a waste to energy facility proposed for Craigieburn.

It stated the airport receives about 20 noise complaints per month – a figure the airport says will rise in the coming years given the

number of people now living in areas impacted by aircraft noise.

Operators fear that if they are not granted a greater say in nearby developments, the airport could face constraints on its operations, such as a curfew or a reduction in airspace.

“Constraints such as restrictions on flight paths, aircraft volumes (even during daylight hours) and aircraft types are all potential risks to the flexibility that Melbourne Airport’s operations presently enjoy,” the submission states. “The introduction of any such restrictions would have significant and far-reaching consequences for both Melbourne Airport, and its contribution to the state economy.”

Melbourne Airport chief financial officer Grant Devonport said that if approved, referral

authority status would ensure the airport is consulted from the outset on developments subject to noise impacts, and those that have the potential to impact on aircraft operations.

A Hume council submission to the inquiry stated the council “remains committed to protecting Melbourne Airport’s 24-hour curfew free operation”. It said meeting the needs of the general population growth of Melbourne, Hume and other aircraft noise-affected municipalities, has been a source of tension at the planning permit stage.

“How to strike an appropriate balance between facilitating community needs and expectations against protecting the operations of Melbourne Airport is a difficult question that needs to be given very careful consideration.”

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oint Cook Village is an oasis-like community, with beautiful villas and apartments available for purchase.

With its clubhouse the central meeting place and the canal the beating heart of the village, this place is a stunning escape from the hustle and bustle of suburban life in the middle of Point Cook.

“The first impression residents and visitors get when they enter Point Cook Village is that of the gardens,” village manager Michael Lynch says.

“It’s a very landscaped and nicely spaced out village – the canal attracts lots of native birdlife and you’ll often see residents walking along the canal.

It creates a feeling of open space and freedom.”

A strong volunteer community is one of the village’s proudest points, with residents banding together to put together events, outings and organisations.

“We have so many clubs here at the village – we’ve got bowls, social club, arts and craft, coffee club, movie club – there are just so many activities that residents can enjoy,” Michael says.

“All of these activities are arranged and organised by volunteers. We also have services in the clubhouse during the week including a doctor, podiatrist, hairdresser and physiotherapist.”

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“If they need help in a hurry, the press of a button will alert someone from our

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Make time in your schedule to visit Point Cook Village’s open day on Wednesday, May 25, from 10am to 2pm.

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Cardoner Building opens doors to learning at Loyola Loyola College has recently undergone extensive upgrades on its arts and design technology hub, the Cardoner Building.

The extension of the pre-existing site offers dramatically enhanced learning areas across a variety of subjects under the arts and design technology branch.

Now featuring new large multi-purpose learning spaces and design studios, new theory and practical spaces for woodwork, workspaces for photography, film and audio production, and further open plan learning spaces for art, visual communication design and textiles subjects.

Further additions to the building include a large scale green screen, recording studios, specially designed multi function desks and breakaway study areas with individual display screens.

The new first floor learning spaces provide a magnificent view of surrounding Watsonia and beyond.

“Students now have greater access to facilities that will further enhance their creative practice, design process and overall learning experience across both faculties,” says Sarah Phipps, head of visual arts.

“The new open plan of Cardoner was created with celebrating student work at the forefront of the planning team and architect’s minds, which has resulted in students and visitors to the college now being able to observe and view work as it is being made - such as with the 3D printing space on the ground floor, and the inclusion of diverse display spaces and large glass panels throughout.”

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Bishop Terry Curtin, Father Steven Rigo and Matilda Zupan-Frajsman at the blessing of the extended Cardoner Building. Inset: The Cardoner Building extension is set to provide new and transferrable skills to students. (Pictures: Supplied)

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PIPEWORKS MARKET

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Saturday 21st May

5 Dunstans Crt, Thomastown A new beginning for the Pipeworks name

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t was great news for shoppers and future market stallholders in Melbourne’s northern and surrounding suburbs, when it was announced that a new Pipeworks market would be opened at 5 Dunstans Crt, Thomastown in 2022.

Bernie Dunn who is General Manager of the new market, said that several previous market opening date cancellations were necessitated by covid 19 restrictions and as we go forward, the new market will be operated under strict Government covid rules and regulations as the safety and well-being of shoppers is our top priority.

The huge market area has parking for 100’s of cars and is close to public transport and is a well appointed modern building.

Bernie Dunn said that when the original Pipeworks Market closed at Mahoneys Road Campbellfield on December 29 2013, the area lost somewhat of an icon which attracted local and regional shoppers, tourists, inter and intra state and overseas shoppers and visitors. It sported a vast range of market goods and services, a wide selection of delicious international take away and eat in foods plus free entertainment for the whole family. The original Pipeworks has now been demolished.

“It’s your market ...see you there”

The well appointed undercover building will comprise approximately 400 stallholders selling a huge variety of goods from the latest fashions through to 26 food court stallholders selling a delicious range of Australian and international foods like hamburgers, souvlaki, gelati, ice cream, chicken and chips, candies, gozleme, kebabs, fish and chips, churros, waffles, deep fried calamari and freshly pressed juices to name a few.

And there are more food outlets around the market itself selling fairy floss, vitamin and mineral supplements, nuts and coffee, freshly brewed coffee and much more.

The range is almost too extensive to list.

And Pipeworks Thomastown Market will have 3 large fruit and ar reas as co ccontaining on vegetable stall a areas stallholders competing with each other to fruit and vegetables at some of the o sell se sel ell yyou o the ou th h freshest fres fr e es cheape ch che apest ape sstt pri p pr ce ces es in in the th he North.

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Pipeworks for all your fresh fruit and veg

News head in here 48pt at Pipeworks specials and a loss leader specials every v very Saturday morning.

While stocks last Sat 21st May Pipeworks fresh market: Pink lady apples.....79c kg 5kg Brushed potatoes.....99c a bag b Jap pumpkin.....49c kg 5kg Red potatoes.....99c a bag Packham pears.....79c kg Sat 28th May ............ 500 twin packs toilet paper at 50c each Sat 4th June ............. 500 twin packs toilet paper at 50c each Sat 11th June ...................... 500 2kg bags onions at 50c each Sat 18th June ........... 500 twin packs toilet paper at 50c each Sat 25th June .........................500 2kg CSR sugar at 50c each Sat 2nd July ............................500 2kg CSR sugar at 50c each Sat 9th July...................500 100s Lipton tea bags at 50c each Sat 16th July.................... 500 bottles White King at 50c each Sat 23rd July...........................500 2kg CSR sugar at 50c each Sat 30th July.................................. 500 200g Milo at 50c each Sat 6th August................. 500 large watermelons at 50c each Sat 13th August...................... 500 bags potatoes at 50c each 0c each Sat 20th August...................500 jars Cottees jam at 50c 0c each Sat 27th August...................... 500 bags potatoes at 50c

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t’s a fresh produce family affairr at at the he e Hi Hien en Thu Lu Nguyen’s market stall in an inner Melbourne Saturday market, and her enthusiastic immediate family are there with her too, helping out and servicing shoppers who drop by their large market stall in the closed off street, to grab a weeklyy supplyy of g fresh fruit and vegetables. e abl et ab bles. bl es Hien’s 8 year old son o Matthew Matth Ma tthew ew iss just jusst as as enthusiastic and g gets involved e in ets invol volved vol ved in th tthe e running of the stall and all l too an nd sseems e s eem to know everything ng go going i ing on n in i th the e very busy market atmosphere. kett a ke tmosph tmo sphere ere..

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the range fruit and vegetables and some other products that will be on offer at Pipeworks Thomastown fresh fruit and vegetable department when it opens on Saturday 21st May. For the record, in classical antiquity, the cornucopia, from Latin cornu and copia, also called the horn of plenty, was a symbol of abundance and nourishment.

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Calamari and rugs. All part of the Pipeworks variety mix

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ncredible Calamari is operated by the delightful hard working husband and wife team of Gary and Paula Harding and Paula tells us that Inkcredible Calamari’s secret Sicilian Family recipe is what keeps fine food devotees coming back regularly for that special taste and texture you can’t get anywhere else .

Soon for Pipeworks Thomastown.

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nd how lucky are the residents of Thomastown and surrounding suburbs, you could say “spoiled for choice” , when Eddie Kotob decided to become a stallholder at the new Pipeworks Thomastown Market.

Marketing manager Peter Green recently dropped in to Eddie’s Preston shop and photographed his son Omar beside two of their latest quality imports.

Storeholder Applications for Pipeworks If you are interested in becoming a stallholder hold der at Pipeworks Market Thomastown, stall vacancies canc cies occur from time to time. So email us at:

hello@pipeworksmarket.com.au .au u and request a stallholder application form m or call 9460 7100.

Please note:The submission of an application form does not guarantee a stall position.

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Cold pressed juices and mocktails at Pipeworks

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ot only do Sev Ali’s Juicello cold pressed juices and mocktails taste superb, they also look superb with her creatively conceived mocktails garnished with fresh fruit, elevating them to a standard of taste and presentation you’d only expect to find in the world’s most famous mocktail and cocktail bars. We loved the floating half passion fruit, not to mention the whole blackberries, raspberries, mint leaves, plus skewered strawberries, citrus and pineapple. We also

Muscle & Classic Cars Galore

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ot only will the Pipeworks Market brand be back when the new market opens on the weekend of May 21st and 22nd Ma at 5 Dunstans Crt Thomastown, but with M May it comes the first of a new series of the ever it po po popular Pipeworks car shows which kick off ag ag again on Sunday 22nd May during opening weekend. we w

loved the lychee wrapped in a thin slice of fresh lemon atop another of Sev Ali’s mocktail works of art.

The really good news is that you won’t have to wait very long to experience the wonderful taste of Juicello cold pressed juices and mocktails in the burbs because Juicello is coming to Pipeworks Market Thomastown soon. We cant wait for the “mocktail” hour to begin.

Pictured is Sebastian Rubera with his fully restored Chevy But it wouldn’t be a car show without cars, lots of them and we encourage owners of all types, brands, styles and models of muscle and classic cars from all over Victoria to enter the show. So if you would like to strut your stuff with your car pride and joy, ring the shows organiser Aldo on 0408372473 to book in.

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Not only will the Pipeworks Market brand be back when the new market opens on the weekend of May 21st and 22nd May at 5Dunstans Crt Thomastown, but with it comes the first of a new series of the ever popular Pipeworks car shows which kick off again on Sunday 22nd May during opening weekend.

But it wouldn’t be a car show without cars, lots of them and we encourage owners of all types, brands, styles and models of muscle and classic cars from all over Victoria to enter the show. So if you would like to strut your stuff with your car pride and joy, ring the shows organiser Aldo on 0408372473 to book in.

Pictured is Sebastian Rubera with his fully restored Chevvy

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St Monica’s College Epping celebrates its cultural diversity and draws strong identity from its past. The school endeavours to empower Monicans to flourish and contribute positively to Australia and the world, now and in the future.

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Dig deep for the Salvos The Salvation Army in Whittlesea is calling on locals to help out at this year’s Red Shield Appeal.

The appeal, now in its 56th year, raises money to support services in the community.

After the hardships people faced during the COVID-19 pandemic the last few years, the Salvos are highlighting family and domestic violence this May. Traditionally, the appeal involved door knocking and roadside collections but due to safety concerns and the effects of the pandemic, their methods have changed.

To keep up with the changing times, the Salvos are accepting online donations and will still be collecting at local shopping centres and stores.

Whittlesea City Salvos volunteer Darren Lamotte said the demand for help was greater than it has ever been.

“The last two years have been really tough on our services, we didn’t have the opportunity to get out in the community and do fundraising. It really has become a double edged sword in a lot of ways,” Mr Lamotte said.

Whittlesea City Salvos captain Susan Lamotte said: “We’re so grateful to the local community who have always rallied together and supported the Red Shield Appeal year on year.

“This year is no different – we need the help of community members more than ever as we continue to support those who have felt the devastating impacts of the past couple years.

“We cannot do what we do without you.

If you have the means, please consider becoming a volunteer or donating to the Red Shield Appeal this year. Your generosity and support will help us to leave no one in need.”

New schools for Hume Two Hume schools will receive a combined $22 million to fund their expansion, as announced in the state budget on Tuesday, May 3.

Aitken Hill Primary School and Gaayip-Yagila Primary School will each be given $11.20 million to expand their permanent capacity by 300 places.

Yuroke MP Ros Spence said the funding will reduce the need for temporary facilities and ensure kids in the growing community will have a place to learn.

“This is about creating bright futures for local students in Melbourne’s outer north, and I look forward to seeing these important new schools taking shape,” Ms Spence said.

“The Andrews Labor government is delivering the new schools our growing community needs – making sure students in Yuroke get the first-class public education they deserve.”

Construction will also begin at two new primary schools, Lockerbie Central and Merrifield South, both expected to open for term one in 2024.

A further three sites have been secured in Kalkallo, Mickleham and Craigieburn for Lockerbie Secondary School, Lockerbie Special School and Mickleham South Primary School.

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By Elsie Lange Western Metropolitan MP and Bulla resident Bernie Finn has ruled out leaving the Victorian Liberal party despite resigning as opposition whip after posting controversial anti-abortion comments to social media.

Last week, Mr Finn wrote on Facebook that he was “praying” for abortion to be banned in Australia, and “killing babies is criminal” in response to the leak of a draft decision which indicated the United States may overturn Roe v Wade.

Responding to a comment that abortion

might be necessary in the case of sexual assault, Mr Finn said “Babies should not be killed for the crime of his or her parent”.

On May 10, when asked if any further action will be taken against Mr Finn, opposition leader Matthew Guy said “that’s not where my focus is”.

Mr Finn has long been a vocal opponent of abortion laws in Victoria and attends the March for Babies rally in Melbourne each year.

He told journalists on his way into parliament on May 10 there had been “a degree of disloyalty involved”, but that he didn’t feel abandoned by his party.

He doubled down on his anti-abortion stance

and said “everybody should be given a chance”, and that he didn’t believe his position would damage the party ahead of the November state election.

“They have been my views for 45 years and I’ve been in parliament for 23 years, so if they haven’t hurt us now, I doubt if they will hurt us in the lead up to November,” Mr Finn said.

Despite speculation, Mr Finn said he wanted to remain a part of the Liberal party.

Mr Finn shared another controversial pro-life image last week, alongside the caption “For those desperately in need of a basic biology lesson. Mother and baby: two distinct individual

human beings”.

Minister for Women Gabrielle Williams said it was time the opposition leader “showed some leadership and deals with Mr Finn”.

“His recent comments showed an appalling lack of respect for women and completely disregards the trauma experienced by victims of sexual assault – instead prioritising the decisions of perpetrators over the needs of women victims of crime,” Ms Williams said. “We support all women to make choices that are right for them – women have the right to access reproductive services safely, legally and with dignity.”

Team tennis title victory Roxburgh Park young tennis star, Saalim Naser and his teammates Riley Dumsday and Benjamin Wenzel won the 2022 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Vilamoura, Portugal on May 9.

The Australian trio snagged the team title with a 2-1 victory against top seeds Great Britain in the final.

The youngster trained rigorously in the lead up to the tournament where he qualified to compete overseas and was selected by Tennis Australia to play.

His mother, Dalya ElBadly said a great deal of work was involved.

“He trains three days a week with Tennis Australia and he’s had the same coach for the last eight or nine years so they’ve worked hard for that win,” she said.

“It was amazing for him to finish off his last year in juniors with a win.”

Saalim was born with spina bifida, a birth

defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly.

However, he didn’t allow his disability to stop him from pursuing his dreams.

His interest in the sport piqued from watching his brother play and years later, at nine-years-old, Saalim decided to take up the sport too.

The 18-year-old was “very happy” with his win.

“I’m proud to represent Australia and honoured to have had that opportunity,” he said.

This was Saalim’s last year playing as a junior and hopes to play professionally in the near future.

“I definitely hope to play in the Australian Open one day and do lots more traveling overseas with my tennis,” Saalim said.

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issue in the commun ity, with plans presente The Whittlesea to the former council community will Financial forecasti multiple times in 2019. d be able to dive into a ng at the time revealed Councillors initially 50-metr god-awful political opted to develop the centre would cost $80.3 million, with Whittlesea council e pool from 2025, business nonsense, it’s glorious including see our cases for a centre a $55.7 million 50-metr finally endorsing to with and without group of competition-leng th e pool, compared a 25-metre pool. a $75.6 million, pool to inside two years appointed administrators – including a $51 million for the Mernda Sports as its preferred option – do exactly what the The decision resulted 25-metre elected pool.

Hub. previous council couldn’t in in community After numerous reports backlash, with residents 10 years.”

A report tabled at council Mr Hogan said calling for a 50-metr last two years, Whittles to council over the pool to be last Tuesday stated e the overall leisure, included. ea’s administrators development” to have it was an “amazing voted last Tuesday aquatics and sports At the time, the the night to include a facility court would cost over $113 council said it couldn’t Chair administrator project promised.

50-metre afford pool in the new sports million.

Lydia Wilson said a 50-metre pool.

Extend the Pool in precinct. it was the “most Mernda The Mernda Sports significa campaig Then, in Decemb nt” infrastructure n leader project Ryan Hogan said Hub on Plenty Road the administrators he would “believe will house leisure, council’s administratorser, 2020, Whittlesea can swim it when I upon. would ever resolve aquatics and sports it”. resolved to investiga facilities. court two new te designs for “Build it and they “It is a legacy will swim,” he said.

The aquatic centre 25-metre pool and the centre – one with a “After years upon has been a contenti the other with a 50-metr importance to the project of paramount ous pool.

Whittlesea commun e Whittlesea demand years of the people of Ms ity,” Wilson said. “This proposal … will be and being told ‘we’ll ing this development benefit a to children, families look into it’ and and older people some of all backgro unds.”

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Suburban newspapers snubbed A federal government $10 million fund for regional newspapers has again “disappointingly” snubbed outer-suburban media publishers, says the head of Star Weekly.

The Public Interest News Gathering funding round would address steeply-rising newsprint costs faced by publishers, Communications Minister Paul Fletcher announced on May 9.

Newsprint costs are expected to rise by up to 80 per cent from July 1 due to multiple worldwide factors including international demand, COVID, the war in Ukraine, rising input costs in Europe, oil prices and global shipping issues, the government stated.

Star Weekly general manager Paul Thomas

called on the government to include “smaller outer suburban groups” such as Mornington Peninsula News Group, Star Weekly and Star News Group newspapers.

“What is disappointing here is that it appears that the government is only committing to regional newspapers, yet the cost pressures and the importance of newspapers operating in the fringe areas of capital cities are even greater.”

The federal government’s recent round of a $10 million cadetship grant and so far $50 million in Public Interest News Gathering grants only supported regional media, Mr Thomas noted. “This announcement from Minister Fletcher comes at a pivotal period for

all newspaper publishers, given the massive increasing costs of newsprint. “It is now vital that the government and the opposition commit to the recent recommendations of the lower house committee’s inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers.” In response, the Labor opposition has pledged a “principles-based” and “evidence-informed” support package for media, “including funding to address the newsprint crisis”. “Around Australia, regional and community media publishers and broadcasters face great uncertainty as a result of Scott Morrison’s failure to provide policy coherence or a stable set of measures to support the local media that millions of Australians

rely on,” a spokesperson said.

A spokesperson for Mr Fletcher said the government would “move quickly to consult on and finalise the guidelines” of the impending support package. “As this will include eligibility criteria, we have no further comment.”

Mr Fletcher said the new round of funding would be delivered “urgently” after the May 21 election, if the Coalition government was returned.

“Payments (are) expected to be made from July 1 when newsprint prices are due to increase.” Funding will be contingent on no newspaper closures or job losses due to the increased newsprint prices.

New orchestra tunes up tuition, ‘’ Ms Hatzikalis said.

“And I just thought, well where do they go from here? So I decided to establish an orchestra in the city.

But it’s more than that now, it’s an orchestra for the local community who are musicians, and this is their passion.”

The orchestra comprises 25 locals, ranging in age and experience and Ms Hatzikalis said they’re hoping to perform again in a few months’ time.

“The next one will be roughly August-September time.

“We are also hoping to evolve the program to incorporate more cultural musicians down the track. There is so much potential for this orchestra to be a real representative of the diverse community that we have within view and I’m excited for that.”

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Guests included Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire, Hume councilloe Jarrod Bell, council team leader David Henry and Ukrainian World Congress vice president Stefan Romaniw.

In honour of the situation happening in Ukraine, the conductor chose to open with the Ukrainian national anthem.

Orchestra founder, Helen Hatzikalis came up with the idea in 2009 while teaching but didn’t conceptualise it until 2018 when she found a window of opportunity.

“The original intent was for it to be a pathway for a program from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s Pizzicato Effect, where they provide kids in Hume free instrumental

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Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Craigieburn Support and Exercise Group is hosting a morning tea at Craigieburn Tennis Club on Saturday, May 28 from 11am. Come along for some tasty treats, games and prizes to help those impacted by cancer. Tickets are $10.

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Craft and Conversation Craigieburn library is hosting a Wednesday weekly craft group from 1-3pm and everyone is welcome. Join the craft and conversation group and share your love of all things crafty. Bring your current project and make new friends.

Community lunch in Roxburgh Park Join the Homestead Team, along with members of the community for a free lunch and make some new friends whilst you’re at it. Lunch will be prepared by the Northern Turkish Women’s Association.

The lunch will be held every Wednesday from 11.30am-1pm at Homestead Community and Learning Centre, 30 Whiltshire Road, Roxburgh Park.

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Plant, produce and recipe swap Residents are invited to participate in a plant, produce and recipe swap on Saturday, May 21. Bring along plants, seedlings, cuttings, herbs and veggies and fruit or a recipe to swap. At Broadmeadows Library, 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows from 1.30-2.30pm.

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New old time dance Kyneton Learn a bit of new old time dance in Kyneton at St Mary’s Hall on Friday, May 20. Everyone is welcome to get their dance shoes on for family rhythm music from 7.30-11pm. Admission is $8 and a plate of supper would be appreciated.

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Biggest Morning Tea in Gisborne Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will be celebrated in Gisborne on Thursday, May 19 at 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hall, corner of Aitken and Fisher streets.

Local naturopath Leisa Blanch will speak, and there it will also feature a raffle and trading table. Admission is a donation at the door. The event is sponsored by St Paul’s Anglican Guild and Gisborne Friends of Vision Australia.

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Kays Classic Fashions Parade Hosted by the Gisborne Uniting church, the Winter Fashion Parade by Kays Classic Fashions is happening on Monday, May 23 at 1.30pm at the church in Brantome Street, Gisborne. Great brands, low prices, at sizes 10-24 and a special rack are all drawcards. Entry is $10, which includes afternoon tea and door prizes.

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Sunbury badminton fun The Sunbury Badmintion Club has a new extra playing time of Wednesdays, 10am-noon. All are welcome to attend at Clarke Oval Stadium, 49 Riddell Road, with equipment provided and coaching available. Playing for the first time is free.

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Struggling to lose weight? Struggling to get motivated? Want to try and do it in a friendly and less stressful atmosphere?

Come and join TOWN (Take Weight Off Naturally) every Tuesday at 6pm at the Darlingsford Barn, Darlingsford Boulevard, Melton.

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Over 50, retired, or semi-retired and wanting to learn a language? U3A Melton offers French and Italian classes for beginners and those with more advanced skills.

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Join Scientist Rob Walsh for a talk at 11.15am-noon on Saturday, May 28, for an exciting glimpse into the hidden world of freshwater creatures, looking at micro-fauna and macro-invertebrates, and explaining their vital role in our eco-system. After this informative talk, attendees will be invited to view these fascinating creatures up close under microscopes. Stall and talk at Dianella Community Centre, 6 Congo Drive, Tarneit.

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Family History and Heritage Society If you’ve got a hankering to learn more about Sunbury and even your own family history, why not check out the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society, meeting at 1.30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre, 8 O’Shanassy Street, Sunbury.

Botanic Gardens Day Friends of Melton Botanic Garden are hosting a fun-filled event at the Melton Botanic Garden from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, May 29. There will be guided tours, the Lions Club Bacchus Marsh train, plant sales, children’s activities and entertainment from the Greater Western Community Band.

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

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

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Community singing group If you love to sing, come join the Melton Singers. The group rehearses regularly and also performs at aged care facilities.

The group is very relaxed and sings songs mainly from the 60’s and 70’s. It meets Tuesdays at 10am.

Keilor probus The Keilor Combined Probus Club is back in business. The group meets the third Monday of every month at Keilor Pub. New members welcome.

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Women’s group Duke Street Community Centre has set up a women’s social group to give people a place to interact. The group will run every second Friday, from 1pm, as a way to connect with other women in the community in a safe, fun and social way. It will be developed to suit the needs of the participants and will be in a casual setting.

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Bingo move binGO MOVE is an active and social game of bingo. A number is called but triggers a standing or seated exercise, song or movement. Monday or Thursday at IPC Health Hoppers Crossing, 117 Warringa Crescent.

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Climate change forum Join psychologist Susie Burke at an online forum 7.30pm, Tuesday, May 24, to hear about ways of coping with the ‘uncomfortable truths’ of climate. This session is suited to educators, parents and those wanting to help children cope with climate change now and in the future.

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Werr-I-Bee Long photo comp Submit your photos, and digital art, to the Werribee River Association annual photo competition. three prizes awarded, $650 in-total. Open to amateur skill levels and to people who live, work or study in Wyndham. Competition closes June 15.

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Bingo for all The Werribee RSL hosts Bingo every Monday, except public holidays. Eyes down from 12.30-2.30pm.

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seven-seat models It has lane- and road-departure warnings, there’s blind-spot monitoring is fitted to the VTi X and up models. If you’re driving another model you will have to pay attention to what’s happening rather than having the car do it for you.

What Honda calls ‘Lane Watch’ is a blind spot camera that gives a picture on the interior screen when you turn on the blinker. However, it’s only on the passenger side, presumably because Honda feels the driver has better vision on their side. Can’t say we liked the way it works, so I used the usual turn of my head to check before changing lanes.

Honda CR-V VTi L7 is a seven-seat SUV that is one of many models within the comprehensive range. It’s aimed at those who need to carry plenty of people, often including children either on everyday running about, though it’s the sort of vehicle that can be used on holiday trips as well.

Keep in mind that if you do carry seven the luggage capacity is severely limited. Check for yourself be taking the family along while you are choosing which SUV you’re going to buy and making sure how they all fit in. At the same time have the little ones have a good view out to the side.

Driving Styling The designers have sensibly kept practicality in mind when penning CR-V but have managed to give it a pretty styling look. All who commented on it during our test period liked the shape.

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CR-V 2.0 Vi 2WD: $35,300

The front seats are wide and comfortable and are shaped to provide support during fairly spirited cornering.

The second-row seats have plenty of space to accommodate two adults or teens who are growing up fast. And the centre seat is wide enough to be reasonably comfortable.

There’s a fold-down centre arm rest with drink holders, directional air vents provide a good flow. There are pockets behind both front seats, and bottle holders in each door.

The rearmost seats are reasonably spacious but aren’t all that easy to get into. At least for adults, the kids will love them and will chose to sit way back there as far from the parents as possible!

Ahead of the driver is a part-digital instrument cluster, with a 7.0-inch touchscreen sitting out from the dashboard.

There is a phone-shaped shelf in the centre console, large drink holders and a deep centre stowage as well as big door bins.

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CR-V 1.5 VTi 7 2WD: $40,300 CR-V 1.5 VTi X 2WD: $41,200 CR-V 1.5 VTi L7 2WD: $48,700 CR-V 1.5 VTi L AWD: $45,500 CR-V 1.5 VTi LX AWD: $53,200

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Honda dealer for drive-away prices.

Infotainment Android Auto and wired Apple CarPlay are standard in the CR-V model, as is satellite navigation with traffic updates.

all the way from 2000 to 5000 revs.

The CR-V’s engine sits beside a CVT automatic that keeps the revs at exactly the right place all the time.

Engines / Transmissions

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Power comes from a high-tech1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine. It has 140 kW of power and 240 Nm of torque that’s there

Honda CR-V has a five-star ANCAP rating.

There are front, front-side and curtain airbags, the latter extending to the third row in

Driving on smooth roads, these Hondas are quiet and unflustered, indeed there was near silence from the tyres on motorways. Some coarse-chip surfaces added significant noise, but not to an uncomfortable level.

Comfort is good and the seats supported well, even over long distances.

Steering is light and responsive, it’s safe and forgiving in tight cornering if you push it hard. Obviously, it’s not intended to be driven that way, but it’s nice to know should you want to give it a fang. Honda has a long history in motor sport, whether it’s on two wheels or four.

The cruise control is easy to set up and adjust on the move.

Honda CR-V’s engine has a minimum of turbo lag. The transmission is always in the correct ratio - which is hardly a surprise given that it has an infinite number of ‘gears’ between the lowest and highest ratios in the automatic.

If you’re not used to driving a continuously variable transmission you may initially not like the way it operates. However, you will become accustomed to it and appreciate the added performance and fuel saving it provides.

Fuel consumption on our 500-plus kilometres of testing was in the seven to eight litres per hundred kilometres around town and in the suburbs. On the motorways it dropped to an impressively low five to six litres per hundred.

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Lozanovski takes on Hume City coaching role The coaching merry-go-round at Hume City continues, with Goran Lozanovski becoming the club’s third coach of the National Premier League season.

Hume announced that Lozanovski would take over coaching the side from Petr Tichy, who was appointed coach after Nick Hegarty stood down.

Hegarty stood down after several years in the role, with Hume win less this season.

Lozanovski is no stranger to the NPL having played in the competition and then coached several sides, including a stint at Hume in 2008-09.

Most recently he has been coaching FV state league 2 side Westgate.

Lozanovski said having spent most of his career in the NPL, he was always open to returning. “Like I said to Westgate, it has been a fun exciting time, but if the right opportunity

Goran Lozanovski is the new coach of Hume City. (Shawn Smits) 280439_01

came up I would consider it and give it a crack,” he said. “Hume approached me during the week and we had a conversation about what their goals were and what they wanted to achieve.

“They wanted a bit more experience on board. I thought about it for two to three days and said yes.”

Lozanovski said he was keen for Tichy to stay on as an assistant coach, but he had decided to re-sign.

Lozanovski has a bit of work ahead of him at Hume. The side sits second bottom with just one win from 12 matches.

“The team is good enough to get more points,” he said.

“The squad is reasonable but we don’t have the depth that a new coach would like.

“We’ll continue on until the window (transfer window] opens in six to seven weeks.”

Lozanovski said they would look to add new players in the transfer window to give themselves the best chance of avoiding relegation.

He said he was resigned to spending much

of the season in the bottom half after the poor start.

“It’s never fun being at the bottom of the table,” he said. “We’re not scoring many goals and conceding a lot of goals. The first goal is to stop conceding and bleeding goals.

“We need to make sure we finish above two teams to avoid relegation.”

Hume was set to face the Cannons on Saturday night, after deadline.

It’s the second time in the space of the week the two teams would have played.

The two sides played each other in round six of the Victorian stage of the Australia Cup. Scores were locked at 0-0 at half time on Tuesday night.

A Daniel Clark goal in the second half was enough to give the Cannons a 1-0 win.

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Linton’s big weekend

Di Phyland.

(Jamie Morey Photography)

Phyland hits game 1500

By Tara Murray It took Di Phyland just one game to fall in love with umpiring football and that love has grown even more today.

Phyland, who started umpiring in 1991, ran out for game 1500 earlier this month, marking a massive milestone.

For Phyland, the achievement takes her where not many umpires have been, let alone female umpires.

“It might have crept up a little bit,” she said before the milestone match.

“It’s uncharted territory. A bunch of blokes have, but female umpires don’t tend to stick around.

“To get big numbers [as a female] in the EDFL [Essendon District Football League] is uncharted territory.”

Phyland started umpiring after her football coach suggested she be the boundary rider for a men’s game, after not being able to attend her own training due to work.

She decided to have the run and that was the start of a long umpiring career.

“The boys needed a boundary umpire,” she said. “I had so much fun that I offered to do it the next week and that was it. That was 1991 and I’m now in my 32nd year.”

Phyland started on the boundary before moving into field umpiring. For a while she did both, before focusing on field umpiring only in 1998.

She also had a stint in the goals.

After playing 50 games, including a stint at Sunshine YCW [now known as VU Spurs], she retired to focus on umpiring.

“I liked running the boundary, but I wasn’t a runner,” she said. “I found field umpiring easier.

“I played ‘til the end of 1995 and the reason I stopped was I wanted to umpire women’s football and I’m ecstatic how it’s going.”

Phyland has umpired across a number of different leagues. She did many games in the Victorian Women’s Football League before it folded, while she’s umpired in the Western Region Football League, masters and youth girls competitions, while the EDFL has been home for a number of years.

Not counted in her 1500 in the games she has also umpired in America.

Phyland said it’s a lot of the memorable moments from her career, including umpiring on the MCG a number of times.

She said it’s the small things that she remembers the most.

“Seeing Debbie Lee skittled on the MCG was pretty impressive,” she said.

“There’s a lot of memorial occasions on different levels. Juniors finals one year, the boys jumped in the mud after they won.

“One of the boys looked at the goal umpire and then gave him a massive huge. It’s the little things you remember.”

While much has changed since Phyland started umpiring the biggest change has been the involvement of females in the sport.

She said she was thrilled with the development of women’s football and the greater involvement of female umpires. Phyland said she would love to see that grow even more.

“When I started there were three females [umpiring] in the EDFL and then it was up to five, before that dropped off for a couple of years and I only female in league.

“We’re starting to build momentum. There are numbers of female umpires in the field, growing numbers in goal and boundary as well.”

The 58-year-old said she had no intention of hanging up the whistle any time soon. This season she is averaging umpiring five games a weekend.

“It’s five games of fun,” she said.

“The body has been good apart from a couple of little niggles. In a couple of years, I’ll start looking at it year by year, but I have no intention of stopping.”

Westmeadows Natalie Linton and Greenvale Kangaroos’ Jon Kent were among the award winners in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association presentation night.

Linton, who was a key player in the Warriors premiership in the women’s competition, won the women’s best and fairest award.

Linton finished second in the runs, having made 221 at an average of 31.57.

She was the top wicket taker, finishing with 18 wickets at an average 11.17.

She follows in the footsteps of her sister, Danielle Linton, who won the award in 2018-19.

Nicole Cutajar and De’arne Devereux were named in the team of the year alongside Natalie Linton.

It was a big weekend for Linton, who cleaned up at the Warriors awards night the following night.

She won the batting and bowling awards, the Jack and Mary Davies Club Champion award, best finals player award and the first Danielle Linton award, as the best player in the women’s XI. Kent won the VTCA division 2 best and fairest award, the McNamara Medal.

The batsman, who has been a key for the Kangaroos for a number of seasons, made 456 runs at an average of 41.45.

He made five 50s throughout the season.

St Albans’ Geeth Alwis claimed the top award of the night, the Paxino Medal for the best player in the senior division.

The Saints featured high in the Paxino Medal votes, with Simon Lambert finishing equal second with Yarraville Club’s Trent Lawford, and Janoda Arosh finishing third.

All three Saints were named in the team of the year.

Haig Fawkner’s Jaspreet Bhatti and Khalid Hassan, Aberfeldie’s Jordan Kight and Craig Sheedy, Druids Michael Hay, Yarraville Club’s Trent Lawford and Sangaran Nandhalal and Keilor’s Miguel Cummins were also named in the team of the year.

Hay was named captain of the side.

Sunshine’s Kaushal Lokuarachchi won the division 1 Issacs Howarth Medal.

Greenvale’s Jon Kent (division 2), East Keilor’s Rasanjana Don Arachchige (division 3), Gellibrand’s James Ryan (division 4) and Footscray United’s Jarrod Eccles (division 5) were among the other winners.

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Upfield enjoying the big challenges this season Everything Upfield touches is turning to gold in the FV state league 2 north-west season.

Having earned promotion at the end of last season, Upfield has made an instant impact in the higher division.

The side sits in second spot undefeated, but has a game in hand on ladder leaders. The club is also still alive in the Australia Cup. The side is one of two state league 2 sides left in the competition, the lowest ranked.

Club president Wally Hanna said they were thrilled with how the season was turning out so far.

“We’re currently the most successful team in Hume,” he said.

“It’s going really well. It’s our first year in state league 2 and we’re sitting undefeated. In the cup, we have a game this week in round six.

“It would be good to win and if we get

Upfield is kicking goals this year.

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through to round seven we are in the top 10 clubs in Victoria [outside of A-League sides].

Hanna said they weren’t surprised at how they had taken to playing at the higher level. He said the aim this season was to get promoted.

“We think we are good enough to win the championship,” he said. ‘The team has been together two or three years and we’ve added some quality to it. We’re gelling really well.”

Earning promotion this season is the start of their long term plan. Hanna said they had big ambitions.

“We are excited and we’re pushing to be promoted and become semi-professional,“ he said. “In a few years we want to be an NPL [National Premier League] club. That’s our plans for the future.

“We’ve worked to build a good reputation for the club and there’s lots of people talking about good things about what we’re doing.”

The state league isn’t the only focus for Upfield, making it deeper in the Australia Cup than it has ever been before.

Upfield will play state league 1 side Whittlesea

Broncos star hits 300

By Tara Murray When you picture the Hume City Broncos, you picture Shaun Prendergast.

A mainstay of the Broncos side, Prendergast on Saturday played his 300th Big V game, all with the Broncos.

Having first come to the Broadmeadows Basketball Association in under-16s, the association and the Broncos has become his second home.

“I was thinking about it this week,” Prendergast said in the lead up to the game. “I got to Broadmeadows in bottom age under-16 boys and I’ve been there for 20 years.

“It feels good, but it means I’m a bit older. I’m obviously proud to get there with one club as well.

“I played juniors there and worked through the ranks.”

Prendergast said he had never really thought about playing 300 games with the Broncos, he just kept coming back season after season.

He said there had been no thoughts of ever stepping away, as he continued to enjoy the challenge.

That was even after rupturing his achilles last year, which required surgery.

“I always had in my mind I wanted to go back out there and play,” he said.

“I always had in my mind that I wanted to go out there and still prove I could play.

“The body is still good after coming back, so I’ve put no date on my career. If I’m still required I’m keen to keep playing.”

Prendergast’s career has continued to progress, he has taken on different roles. He’s been captain of the side the last couple of years, plus he’s taken on some coaching roles.

“The last couple of years I’ve been captain,” he said. “It’s a different role for me, as I’m not really outspoken.

“I’ve coached at Broadmeadows for the last six years as well.

“A few of those kids are playing youth league and some have suited up for champ. I already have a relationship with them and I’ve enjoyed guiding them the right way.”

Prendergast is yet to taste championship success, with the closest coming in 2019 when the side made the championship division grand final series, but has won a few individual awards.

He has played with some of the biggest names in Hume’s history.

“I’ve been coached by Lanard Copeland who is an NBL legend,” he said. “I’ve played with Damon Lowery who is an NBL legend.

“I spent a lot of time with Jermaine Maybank and Jamal Brown, they were a solid fixture in the team for eight-nine years. I had a good bond with them and I’m still in contact with them.

“In the early days there was Greg Smith and Mike Spears. The experience they have had it was good to learn from them.”

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further.

Entering the weekend’s matches, the side was sitting in fourh after a slow start.

“We’re still trying to find our game as such,”

he said.

“We’ve had a rough start with a couple of players injuried. We’re starting to get the team back and starting to build.”

United on Wednesday night at Gilwell Park in Lalor.

Hanna said they would take plenty of confidence into the game. He was also expecting a big number of their fans to be at the game as it’s nearby.

“We want to show the investment that we’ve made in the club,” he said. “We’ve beaten two state league 1 sides to get this far, we fear no club. It will be a good experience to be there.

“Football Victoria is streaming the game and it can be watched Australia-wide.”

Hanna said not only was the senior program going well, but the juniors and women’s sides were also thriving.

The side was set to face Epping City on Friday night in round nine of the state league season, after deadline.

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6th Games for Jian Fang Lay Bundoora’s Jian Fang Lay will head to a sixth Commonwealth Games after being named in Australia’s table tennis team.

The 49-year-old mother of two, who has won seven Commonwealth Games medals, is one of six players to be named for the eight person team so far.

Lay made her debut for Australia at the Manchester games 20 years ago and has won four silver and three bronze medals across the six games and has also competed in six Olympic Games.

Lay is hoping to claim Australia’s first gold medal in table tennis.

“It is exciting to attend my sixth Commonwealth Games, I always love representing Australia on the world stage,” Lay said.

“It is a great group who will be competing with me and I know we will all be working hard between now and the Games to do our best in Birmingham.

Lay brings experience to the team, with the other five players named heading to their Games.

Yangzi Liu, 19, who was raised in China before moving to Australia with her family in 2019, represents the future of table tennis for our nation.

Brisbane-based Min Hyung Jee has won the last two Australian Championships.

Korean-born Jee moved to Australia with her husband to study English during a working holiday and fell in love with her adopted country.

Nicholas Lum and Finn Luu will make their Commonwealth Games debuts, while Dillon Chambers is the third member of the men’s squad.

Australian Commonwealth Games Chef de Mission Petria Thomas said the table tennis squad was another representative team blessed with a fine blend of experience and youth.

“This is a special day for the team members, especially for five of the six team members who are going to be making their Commonwealth Games debuts in Birmingham, and for Jian Fang Lay who has been selected for her sixth Commonwealth Games.

“This is a tremendous achievement

by Jian, who becomes just the sixth Australian athlete from any sport to achieve this feat.

“Making six Commonwealth Games requires hard work, determination and a love for your sport, all qualities that Jian possesses. I know she will be inspiring not only her Table Tennis teammates but all of the Australian team in Birmingham with the passion she shows for representing the green and gold.”

Young players are proving a positive for Epping It’s short term pain for long term gain for Epping in the Northern Football League division 2.

Riddled with injuries the Pingers have had to turn to youth to try and fill the gaps.

Co-coach Glen Lehner admits it has been hard, but they know there is light at the tunnel.

“We’re getting two teams on the park which is a positive,” he said. “If it happened last year and we had this run of injuries we wouldn’t have been fielding two sides each week.

“We had five players go down injured on the weekend. I think we have 11 to 13 senior listed players not playing through injuries.

“It means we’re playing the kids and giving them opportunities.

“One of the things we love doing is developing the kids and we’re fortunate we can do that. We’re playing kids before they’re ready but we get to see them.”

Lehner said that some of the young players were coming in and looking right at home.

Zac Ferguson has played every game and is doing extremely well, while Jack Hegarty came in as 23rd man a couple of weeks ago and kept his spot.

Mitchell Wilson played his first game of senior game of the season on Saturday, while Daniel Rakhlin is another one getting opportunities.

Lehner said they were hoping to start getting back some of the players with long term injuries in the next month or so.

On Saturday, the Pingers suffered a big loss to St Mary’s 24.9 (153)-6.10 (46).

Lehner said the scoreboard didn’t really reflect the performance they put in.

“We were in the game outside of 20 minutes of football,” he said.

“We were really competitive and were 10

points down at half time. Our captain [Leigh Judd] got a bad injury and we were left shell shocked.

“They put their foot down and kicked 10 goals in 20 minutes. We were competitive for two, two and half quarters.”

Dylan Hoysted and Damon Marcon kicked two goals each.

Adrian Cirianni was named their best.

Lehner said the injury to Judd wasn’t as bad as they first thought. He is still expected to miss a few weeks with bone bruising and an ankle injury.

He said with having a younger side they would at times not be able to match it with the more experienced teams.

“We’ll see the direction the club is going in the next two to three years,” he said.

“Hopefully we’ll have under-19s and set a good platform to build on. Short term pain for

Epping’s Adam Rose spoils his opponent.

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long term gain.

The Pingers currently sit ninth with one win.

This week they face Lower Plenty.

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Sports shorts AFLW Several Northern Knights and Calder Cannons players have been invited to the AFLW draft combine. More than 100 players have been selected for the combine, which will be state-based this year. The combine will be shorter this year with just one physical test, the two-kilometre time trial. Cannons trio Reese Sutton, Abbey McDonald and Heidi Woodley, along with Knights’ Brooke Plummer, Lulu Beatty and Rylie Wilcox will have the chance to impress AFLW recruiters at the combine.

NAB League Ava Jordan claimed the Northern Knights best and fairest award for the 2022 NAB League Girls season.

The Knights announced their award winners on Friday night with Jordan winning from Rylie Wilcox and Winnie Buckley. In other awards, Mia Haas won the coaches award, Buckley won the rising star and Jess Nursey won the players players award.

Big V Rhys Fynch looks to escape Jakeb Coles.

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Eagles show true grit

By Tara Murray A brave Craigieburn gave it a crack but fell short against Rupertswood in the Essendon District Football League division 1.

Missing a large chunk of their best side, the Eagles were in the game until the last quarter.

The Sharks’ experience stood out late as they settled and ensured an 12.8 (80)-8.7 (55) win.

Eagles coach Justin Sherman said he couldn’t have asked for much more from the playing group.

“I think we had eight out of our 22 out with illness,” he said.

“Every club is finding it a bit of a grind. We had three or four debutants, which was a lot of upside.

“The guys just toiled away and showed a bit of grit. We went in wanting to be competitive and we gave credit to the boys after the game.

“We could not question their fight.”

Nathan Perrone continued his good form, kicking three goals. Sherman said the move of Perrone into the midfield had been a key one in recent weeks.

“He kicked three from the midfield and has been really influential these last three weeks once he’s gone into the midfield,” he said.

“He has played there previously at premier level and has provided us with a bit of spark.

We had no one who was able to break away from the stoppages which is an area we had really highlighted.

“He’s been that link man for us and can kick goals. He’s become a handful and is leading from the front.”

Sherman was also really impressed with the debut of 16-year-old Denver Byrne saying he didn’t look out of place.

The Eagles sit in eighth spot after six rounds with just one win.

In a season when they’ve come back down from premier division, it has been a tough start.

“We are under no illusions we are where we do not want to be at the moment,” Sherman said.

“We’re looking at youth and where we can get a spark from. Kids and youth tend to give you that as they don’t want to let you down.

“It’s a long season and if a little luck can go your way, you can go on a run. We will keep at it and stick fat and hopefully things will turn around.”

The Eagles this week face Tullamarine, who suffered its first loss of the season against Airport West on Saturday.

Airport West got the jump in the first quarter and were able to lead throughout in the 18.15 (123)-14.12 (96) win.

Sherman said it would be a massive test for them.

“Hopefully we’ll get a few personnel back and we can reset and give a good crack.”

In other results, Westmeadows made it two in a row, beating Hillside.

The game was even for three quarters with the Tigers leading by six points at the last change. Nine goals to one in the final quarter sealed an 18.14 (122)-9.10 (64) win.

In premier division, Greenvale lost to Strathmore, 11.15 (81)-8.6 (54).

Samuel Zumbo was named the Jets best.

In division 2, Jacana lost to Burnside Heights, 23.21 (159)-3.7 (25).

It was a big night for Whittlesea Pacers in Big V men’s division 2 on Saturday night, with four players celebrating milestones. Jason Dirkx played game 250, Brendan Hughes marked 200 games, Ashley Bryar played game 200 and Christopher Petroro played game 150. The night was topped off with a big win against Maccabi Warriors, 100-67. Dirkx top scored with 24, while Jorden Adnam scored 23 off the bench. The win was the Pacers third for the season.

NPL Whittlesea Ranges tough run of results continued on Saturday in the National Premier League 3 competition. Facing Box Hill United, neither team was able to score in the first half. United opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, before captain Dean Lorenzi levelled the scores. United regained the lead in the 76th minute and it would be enough to get the win, 2-1.

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