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Plan for food after Ford By Laura Michell A major hub for the food and beverage industries could be developed at Epping within five years, according to a plan to revitalise Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Business group North Link has released an update to its Northern Horizons report, outlining a 50-year infrastructure strategy for the north. The report was commissioned by councils including Whittlesea and Hume, tertiary institutions and the Northern Melbourne Regional Development Australia group. Among North Link’s short-term priorities is the development of a food and beverage industry park on 61 hectares next to the Melbourne wholesale market on Cooper Street. North Link believes a food and beverage hub has the potential to create 7000 jobs over the next decade, and grow the food and beverage industry in the northern suburbs by about $2.4 billion. The group also lists completion of the north-east link, widening key roads across Whittlesea and Hume, more aged-care places and more hospital beds as top priorities. North Link executive director Chris James said the Northern Horizons report highlighted that urgent infrastructure investment is critical to job-creation in the northern suburbs. According to North Link, Hume and Whittlesea will be the suburbs most affected by the closure of Ford’s Broadmeadows plant. “The conclusion of passenger motor vehicle assembly at Ford … highlights the need to focus on jobs, with infrastructure as a key driver,” Mr James said. “The region’s historic dependence on the traditional manufacturing sector has resulted in significant job losses with the shift of mass production-type jobs going overseas. “The fast-tracking of infrastructure investment to address current and future needs and drive economic benefits, productivity and jobs growth is critical to the region’s future.” Mr James said outer northern suburbs are dealing with unprecedented population growth – more than 300,000 people are predicted to call the region home by 2031. To cope with the growth, North Link wants Epping, Bridge Inn and Mickleham roads widened, and is lobbying for the construction of a Hume Freeway interchange at O’Herns Road and a north-east link connecting the Eastern Freeway with the Metropolitan Ring Road.
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Bands jazz up historic Le Page Music will fill Le Page homestead on Sunday for the Hawkstowe Music Festival. The annual festival at the historic South Morang homestead will feature performances by local musicians and bands. Among them will be Epping’s St Monica’s College band, with students gathering last week to put the finishing touches to their performance pieces. There will also be children’s activities, including an animal farm and face painting. A barbecue will be provided by Mill Park Garden Club, or you can bring your own picnic. Beer and wine will be on sale. It’s at the Hawkstowe picnic area at Plenty Gorge Park, Gordons Road, South Morang, from 1-5pm. Tickets are available at the gate and cost $5 for adults and $2 for children aged 6-14. Details: 9217 2174 Laura Michell
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Mayors turn up the heat By Laura Michell New Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham has implored the state government to do more to make the city liveable, not just affordable. Cr Kirkham, who was elected mayor ahead of Cr Kris Pavlidis on November 3, used his acceptance speech to call for the government to invest in more infrastructure. He said Whittlesea has a long and growing list of infrastructure gaps, which include the O’Herns Road freeway interchange, the duplication of Bridge Inn Road and construction of the E6 linking the Metropolitan Ring Road to Bridge Inn Road. “We face continued unprecedented growth, with more than 8000 residents moving to
Whittlesea each year,” Cr Kirkham said. “Continued pressure from urban development and failing state government infrastructure is of great concern to our community without essential services and infrastructure, our communities compromise liveability.” Cr Kirkham said it was time for the council to say “enough is enough”, adding that there was no point buying a cheap house in Whittlesea if the cost of living was too high. “Where are the roads, jobs and services to sustain these communities?” he said. “Our strong leadership over the next four years is essential to turn the discussion from affordability to liveability.” Cr Kirkham also urged his fellow councillors to act in the best interests of the community.
“Our team is not team Liberal, team Labor, it is team Whittlesea,” he said. This is the second time Cr Kirkham has been mayor, holding the position in 2014-15. Hume’s new councillors also chose to elect a former mayor, asking veteran councillor Drew Jessop to take on the council’s top job. Cr Jessop has been on council since 1997, and was mayor in 2001-02. In his acceptance speech, he said he had never seen so many new faces on council, adding that in the past 20 years, only 30 people have been elected to Hume council. He urged fellow councillors to remember they’d been chosen to represent the community, to ensure they read their agendas and briefing papers, accept majority decisions, engage in mature debate and don’t overplay to the gallery.
Whittlesea council’s voice of youth Emilia Sterjova might have been just 19-years-old when she was elected to Whittlesea council, but she is determined her youth will not stop her from being a voice for the community. Cr Sterjova is the youngest councillor ever elected to Whittlesea council and one of the youngest councillors in Victoria. She celebrated the end of her first week on council with her 20th birthday. She won election in the north ward with 16 per cent of the first-preference vote, finishing second behind mayor Ricky Kirkham. The Mernda resident said she stood for election because she wanted Whittlesea’s young people to be heard. “I was disheartened to see that the youth of Whittlesea had no true representation in local government,” Cr Sterjova said. “I decided that the best person to give them a voice was a young person who could relate to their issues and concerns.” Cr Sterjova, a Labor Party member for two years, became involved in politics at La Trobe University, where she is doing a double degree in law and international relations and a diploma in Indonesian language. She said it was a natural progression from student politics to running for council, adding that she always had a passion for social justice. She is confident she can balance her studies with the responsibilities of being a councillor. “I have always successfully balanced many competing commitments,” she said. “I understand this would be a whole new challenge, but I am always willing to accept any challenge that comes my way.” Cr Sterjova said she felt “empowered” by her election to council. “It is also so humbling and fulfilling to know that the young people of Whittlesea now have true representation on council,” she said. Laura Michell
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New life for old development A 90-bed aged care centre is expected to open in Westmeadows late next year. Work on the $160 million Dimboola Road project started last month, creating about 100 jobs. The Baptcare-managed centre is part of the redevelopment of the 1980s-built Mews public housing estate. Known as Valley Park, the redevelopment will also include 110 social housing properties, 210 private homes and 34 independent living units. Prior to the redevelopment, there were 94 public housing properties on the estate. The redevelopment is being jointly delivered by the state government and Frasers Property, while Baptcare will contribute about $20 million to aged care development. The aged care centre will comprise one 12-storey building and a 13-storey building. Health and carers parliamentary secretary Mary-Anne Thomas said the aged care centre would address the need for supported housing for Hume’s senior residents. “This development is about meeting the growing need in the wider Broadmeadows and Westmeadows area for affordable aged care. Too many people are living alone in two or three-bedroom homes without appropriate support,” she said. “Older members of our community will be able to age in a community they are familiar with, close to people they know, and of course, close to facilities. “This development overall ensures people have access to housing that allows them to age well.” Baptcare acting chief executive Brent Dankesreither said the development would give elderly residents a sense of independence. “This development will rejuvenate and revitalise the Westmeadows community, addressing the unmet need for aged care beds,” he said. Laura Michell
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The long-awaited duplication of Craigieburn Road is a step closer after the state government announced it would begin developing a business case for the project. The government has allocated $250,000 to start planning work on the upgrade. The project will result in the arterial road being duplicated between Hanson Road and Aitken Boulevard. The business case will examine the feasibility of upgrading the road from two lanes to four lanes to improve traffic flow as well as safety and connections for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users. Planners will also investigate the potential for dedicated bus and bicycle lanes and off-road shared paths along Craigieburn Road, and will examine the economic and social benefits of an upgrade. About 20,000 vehicles use Craigieburn Road daily. In the past five years, the road has been the site of 75 crashes. Hume council chief executive Dominic Isola said Craigieburn Road was a “crucial” thoroughfare that helped residents travel to Craigieburn’s railway, police and fire stations sports facilities and Craigieburn Central shopping centre. He said the council had identified the duplication as a priority project, with Craigieburn’s population expected to rise by about 50 per cent by 2036. “The suburb is home to a huge number of young families who deserve to have adequate roads to travel to day-to-day activities such as school and sports,” Mr Isola said. Yuroke MP Ros Spence has long lobbied for Craigieburn Road to be duplicated and has welcomed the government’s commitment to develop a business case for the project.
Ronald Reed has fond memories of dinner dances and the era of ballroom dancing in halls across the country. Last Friday, the Arcare Epping aged care centre resident was transported back to his heyday of the 1940s at a special dinner dance held in Craigieburn. About 90 residents from Arcare’s centres at Epping, Craigieburn, Hillside, Maidstone, Sydenham and Burnside came along for the dance at Craigieburn’s Newbury Child and Community Centre. Mr Reed, who taught ballroom dancing in the 1940s, thought the event was a good chance for residents to socialise. He said he loved the freedom and variety of ballroom dancing, however the foxtrot was his favourite. “I like dancing because I move with the lightness of air and glide across the floor,” Mr Reed said. “My dancing days are mostly behind me now though.” Arcare Epping lifestyle co-ordinator Sue Musico said the event was a chance for residents to share memories of their dancing days. “A lot of our residents love dancing, and met their partners at dance halls,” she said. “Music is great for the soul. It makes you happy.” SUE MUSICO AND RONALD REED
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A La Trobe University lecturer will help rebuild ancient temples in Nepal that were devastated by the country’s 2015 earthquake. Archaeologist Keir Strickland will work with an international team of archaeologists, architects, engineers and soil scientists to assess the damage caused to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in April last year. The team, which is funded by the British Arts and Humanities Research Council and led by UNESCO, will focus on the Kasthamandap temple in Kathmandu Durbar Square and shrines at Hanuman Dhoka. The Kasthamandap temple, one of Kathmandu’s most iconic monuments, was reduced to rubble by the earthquake. Dr Strickland said the temple and shrines w w w.
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An 80-hectare wildlife corridor in the Kinglake National Park that was destroyed in the Black Saturday fires in 2009 is being rejuvenated by an army of ‘green’ volunteers. The group is part of the federal government’s Green Army initiative, an environmental action program supporting conservation projects across Australia. For the past six months, the volunteers have been working with Parks Victoria at the Watsons Creek Habitat Link. The link is an important corridor for animals such as the endangered brush tailed phascogale. Once restored, the link will connect the Warrandyte State Park and Kinglake National Park. The volunteers’ work has included planting more than 150 trees and plants, erecting temporary deer-proof fencing to protect about 2000 plant species from deer, construction of a two-kilometre walking track, and monitoring local wildlife such as wallabies, kangaroos and wombats using remote cameras. Parks Victoria ranger Tony Fitzgerald said the park was now a better place because of the volunteers. “This partnership is a great one as not only does the park and surrounding environment benefit; so, too, do park visitors, while the trainees themselves gain valuable experience.” To volunteer for the Green Army initiative, call 13 19 63. Laura Michell
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Kaine Mauri dreams of becoming a successful music producer. Next week, the Kangan Institute music studies student will edge closer to realising his dream when an album he helped create is launched. Mr Mauri is one of about 20 certificate IV music studies students, and helped write, perform and produce a 12-track album of original music. The album will be released at a showcase later this month. The Gladstone Park musician helped write two of the songs on the album, and helped mix and produce others. Now the 19-year-old is eager to find out what the public thinks of the group’s work. “I never thought I would be involved in an album. But it is exciting to be creating an album all about us, and showing what we can do,” Mr Mauri said. “Hopefully, people like what we do.” Mr Mauri started playing the guitar aged 12, following in the footsteps of a cousin. Over the years, he has learnt to play the bass, ukulele and drums. But his passion is producing. Mr Mauri said he didn’t want to stand on stage and be in the spotlight, but would rather help other people’s success in the music business. The showcase is at Musicland, 1359 Sydney Road, Fawkner, from 7pm, on November 23. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and concession card holders. Bookings essential. Details: realeducation.kangan.edu.au/ albumlaunch2016
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Emergency wait times improve By Laura Michell
Despite the increase in patients, the hospital was able to reduce waiting times, with the average wait dropping from 24 minutes in September 2015 to 22 minutes this September. The hospital also increased the number of patients seen in a timely manner. Between July and September, 71 per cent of patients were treated within timeframes set by the government, up from 67 per cent the year before. However, the data shows the hospital still struggles to meet treatment benchmarks. Hospitals are required to treat 80 per cent of category two patients – those who present with
Waiting times at Northern Health’s emergency department are improving, but the hospital still fails to meet state government benchmarks for treatment and ambulance transfer times, new data reveals. The government’s Victorian Health Services Performance Report for the September quarter reveals that 20,790 patients were treated at Northern Hospital’s emergency department between July and September this year, up from 19,502 at the same time last year.
very severe symptoms – within 10 minutes. Seventy-five per cent of category three patients with moderately severe symptoms should be seen within 30 minutes. Between July and September, Northern Hospital treated 77 per cent of category two patients and 64 per cent of category three patients on time. The hospital also failed to meet government benchmarks for ambulance treatment times, finding beds for only 79 per cent of patients within 40 minutes of arrival at emergency. The benchmark is 90 per cent.
The data also show that Northern Health has among the state’s longest waiting times for orthopeadic and ear, nose and throat surgeries, despite drops in waiting times for other elective surgeries. Northern Health did not respond to Star Weekly’s request for comment on its waiting times. But, in August, the hospital organisation announced a $17.3 million upgrade of Broadmeadows Health Service to help improve elective surgery waiting times, and to free up operating theatres at Northern Hospital.
Garden awards open is encouraging others to nominate their yards. Edible gardens will be judged on the amount and quality of the fruit and vegetables, and the types grown. Eco-friendly garden practices, such as the use of grey water or rain tanks, will be viewed favourably. Entrants for the best front garden will be judged on innovative colour schemes that use both annual and perennial flowering plants, or use interesting foliage combinations or eco-friendly gardening practices. Entries close on Friday, January 27, giving residents plenty of time to get planting and growing. To enter, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Green thumbs are being encouraged to get out their tools and put the finishing touches to their yards ahead of Whittlesea council’s annual search for the city’s best gardens. Entries are now open, with prizes awarded for the best front garden and best edible garden. Council parks and open space manager Kristen Jackson said the competition was always popular. “We have a lot of outstanding gardeners in our city, and we want to encourage their efforts,” she said. “An attractive garden adds to our neighbourhood appeal, which we love.” Last year’s competition was won by Epping’s Velupilai Thurairatnam and Sue Guirguis. Ms Guirguis won the best front garden category, while Mr Thurairatnam took home the prize for best edible garden. Mr Thurairatnam, who grows fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants in his garden, is not taking part in this year’s competition, but
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Young minds tackle future test By Laura Michell The design and construction skills of students from Willmott Park Primary School will be put to the test later this month when they take part in the RACV Energy Breakthrough race. The students have spent months building and testing a human-powered vehicle that they will take to Maryborough to race against teams from about 100 schools around the state. The energy breakthrough race requires teams to design and build environmentally friendly vehicles to detailed specifications. They then take part in trials during a three-day event that puts their vehicles to the test. Students also give
a 20-minute presentation about their entry and the concepts used in their designs. The Craigieburn school has been taking part in the race since 2007, and this year’s team is led by teacher Luci Scamarcio, Michelle Tedeschi and Con Sapardanis. Ms Scamarcio said the race encourages students to come up with solutions to environmental, sustainability and transport issues, while improving their fitness. “It also gives than an understanding of living a healthy lifestyle, as all the children taking part do two or three bike rides each week to increase their fitness and stamina ahead of the event,” she said.
As part of the school’s energy breakthrough program, students are also studying some 45 pages of information about sustainability, the environment, road and safety rules and the importance of fundraising and sponsorship. To help the students, developer Stockland has donated $1000 from its Highlands community grants program towards the cost of new riding shoes. Ms Scamarcio said the school had not replaced the bike riding shoes it has used since it started taking part in the race. She said the grant would allow the school to buy six pairs of shoes for the students to wear when they train and compete. The students will take part in the event on November 17-20.
James Westh, from Stockland, meets some of the students. (Joe Mastroianni)
Recycling at full bottle Peter Murphy says most people assume the used glass bottles they throw in their bin are recycled. But, he says, only about 60 per cent are given a second life while the rest go to landfill. The managing director of Derrimut-based Alex Fraser Group, which recycles construction and demolition materials for infrastructure and maintenance, said the company’s research and development arm had spent more than 12 years working out a way to better recycle glass. And the’ve come a long way. In a partnership with RMIT and Swinburne University of Technology, the group has devised a process that will turn discarded glass destined for landfill into sand that can be used to build roads. “I think Melbourne should be pretty proud of this,” he said. “In other parts of the world,
they’ve completely given up on recycling glass. But last year we took 141,000 tonnes [of glass] and were able to use it for roads,” he said. The company plans to increased its glass-tosand output next year. Its partnership with universities is one of seven the state government is funding to find new uses for materials that can’t easily be recycled, such as plastic bags, lolly wrappers and glass bottles. The company, which has facilities in Epping, Laverton North, Clarinda and elsewhere around the nation, will share in $640,000 of state government funding to create valuable products that will develop and expand markets for recovered crushed glass and flexible plastics. Alexandra Laskie
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What community groups are you involved with? I love engaging with the newly arriving migrants and the broader Australian communities on a daily basis. I have 21 years’ experience working with different individuals and multicultural community groups, which taught me understanding of issues related to multilingualism, multiculturalism and multi-faith practices. My dream is to connect all these dots.
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Tell us about the South Asian Community Link Group (SACLG)? What’s your role with the group and how did it come about? SACLG was born out of the requirement for an umbrella organisation that caters to the needs of the South Asians in Australia. I am the founder patron and I help guide the team to engage with community, police, policy and political leaders. At SACLG we have developed a tradition of fundraising. During Diwali, we raise funds for various groups. We have raised money for the Royal Children’s Hospital, bushfire and flood victims and homeless people. This has made the South Asians aware about their role and responsibility towards the broader society. SACLG will continue to engage and work for the South Asian communities with a renewed focus on youth empowerment and support to women and the elderly in the community. What do you enjoy about volunteering in your community? I personally feel that life lived with others and for others is a better life than a life lived exclusively for one’s self … most importantly, a responsible life as a volunteer trains us to give, share and distribute love, compassion and happiness. How do you like to spend your spare time? I spend my spare time with elderly people, children with special needs and homeless people to give them a sense of belonging and to create strong bonds between each other as one big family.
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Show off your skills at Epping Skate Escape on Saturday, November 26, Meadowglen Reserve, 156-176 McDonalds Road, Epping. There will be a scooter competition to start the action at 10.30am, a BMX competition at noon and a skate competition at 2.30pm for various age groups. There will also be a jumping castle and food stall. The event is funded by FReeZa. ■ www.skatepark.ymca.org.au
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Get some tips on saving money before Christmas at Lalor library, 2A May Road, Lalor, on Friday, November 25, 1.30-3pm. The session will cover ways to reduce your costs and save money during the festive season. ■ 9465 2353
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Learn the secrets to Christmas cooking and making edible gifts for friends and loved ones at Tullamarine library, 58 Spring Street, Tullamarine, Saturday, November 19, 10-11am. ■ 9356 6966
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SPORT Kookas laugh off a bad start to tackle Northern Socials After a slow start, Rivergum has seemingly refound the form that captured the last three North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield titles. The Kookas were in the unusual position of losing the first two matches of the season, but there was no panic in the ranks. Last weekend, they evened the ledger, winning both their one-day matches. Kookas’ captain-coach Gary Bell said while the side started the season on the back foot, there were no real concerns. “There wasn’t any reason to panic,” Bell said. “The first game, we were a tad unlucky, and the same with the second game. Against Lalor we had them 5-30 chasing 170-odd, and they played some good cricket.
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“We’ve had some lapses. It wasn’t that we were playing bad cricket, the results just weren’t going our way.” The Kookas didn’t harm their chances of a third straight win on day one against Northern Socials. Sent in to bat, the Kookas made 228, Matthew Kiely the top scorer with 70 at the top of the order. “The game is in the balance,” Bell said. “It’s
a good score, but they’ve been in form … if we don’t bowl well, we will not get the win.” Having won the last three premierships, the Kookas are again the side to beat, but with the competition getting stronger, Bell knows it gets harder every year to stay on top. “The standard has picked up and I’m enjoying it. Everyone is trying to get better. “I was impressed with Lalor and their fight, and Northern Socials have come up and shown they’re a capable side. “It’s good to see. I enjoy it.” The Kookas kept many of their premiership stars, but have had injuries to others. Sean Kirby has taken the year off, while Kyl Ewart and Sean Neary are currently playing in lower grades due to knee injuries.
Falcons love going local By Tara Murray Roxburgh Park Falcons have made themselves right at home in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association. Having made the move from the Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association in the off-season, the Falcons are performing with renewed purpose. President Tyson Sinclair said the move had been positive. The club struggled last season in the VSDCA, and after losing a number of players decided to change competitions and the club’s goals. “You couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season,” he said. “We’ve gone with more local players, giving players a chance to play in the VTCA. “We found it easy to get players once they knew [about the switch]. We’ve got two teams and about 15 of the players are new.” As well as having two senior sides, the club’s junior program is thriving. Pushing players from the juniors to the seniors has been a key Falcon aim. “Slowly word is getting around that the club is still here,” Sinclair said. “We want to push our under-16s into the seniors teams and give them a chance. If they perform, they will get the chance in the ones.” Jordan Krake and Jaimon Macmullan are under-16 players who have been given opportunities in the seconds. On field, the Falcons started the season with a win against Caroline Springs. At the weekend, they performed in day one of a match against Sydenham/Hillside and in a catch-up one-day game against Sunshine. On Saturday, Sydenham/Hilliside made 248 batting first. In reply, the Falcons were 1-5 off three overs. Sunday’s match against Sunshine ended in a draw. Sunshine made 7-199 from its overs. The Falcons were 0-4 when rain halted play. Players didn’t return to the field after that, with all matches in the division washed out. Sinclair said that at this stage of the season, it was hard to gauge what the competition would be like as three of the Falcons’ first four opponents were new to the VTCA. “The playing standard has been really good and it’s been healthy competition,” he said. “We’re in a new competition and got new players. We’ll play hard cricket and go from there.”
Nathan Lynch in action for Roxburgh Park on Saturday. (Damian Visentini)
Daniel Young is the latest to join the injury list, breaking his hand at training. Bell said injuries opened up chances for other players to step up. “If you lose one, you bring another player up,” he said. “I think we have enough talent to step up. “Kasey May and Luke Borg have both played in premierships. They get more opportunity with more responsibility. “It’s their turn to step up.” In other matches, Lalor Warriors will resume at 1-7 chasing Olympic Colts 206. Meanwhile Keon Park looks set for a lose against North Brunswick/Rosebank. Tara Murray
Clubs flock to women’s footy The Northern Football League women’s competition is abuzz, with 19 teams wanting action in the new competition. The 12 existing women’s sides will play in the NFL next season, with several from outside the northern area as well. NFL clubs Diamond Creek and South Morang will play, joined by existing Bendigo, Chirnside Park, Darebin, Deer Park, Kew, La Trobe Uni, Melbourne Uni 1, Pascoe Vale, VU Western Spurs and Whitehorse teams. The league also has six other NFL clubs wanting to field women’s sides for the first time – Bundoora, Epping, Laurimar, Watsonia, West Preston-Lakeside and Whittlesea. Montmorency previously fielded a side, and has also expressed interest. NFL chief executive Peter McDougall said the women’s competition is a natural progression after restructuring junior competitions in 2016. “As well as managing the senior women’s competition, the NFL will also look to conduct an under-10 girls competition, along with the existing under-12, under-14, under-16 and under-18 competitions,” he said. “This structure will allow females, like males, to play football with one club, from Auskick right through to seniors.” The new competition will be one of several across the state as the Victorian Women’s Football League is integrated into community league structures. AFL Victoria announced last week that the existing 60 sides, along with all new sides, will play in 10 local competitions next year. AFL Victoria chief executive Steven Reaper said the extraordinary growth in women’s football across all levels has enabled community leagues to launch their own female competitions. “Since 2015, we have experienced a growth of 100 new female teams each season, which is an indication of the sheer enormity behind Australia’s fastest growing sport,” he said. “Localised resources will now also help further develop the game in each region.” Essendon District Football League will also have a competition next season – and at least three new clubs, Glenroy, Craigieburn and Keilor, are set to join. The EDFL will also have its own youth league competition; previously it was combined with Western Region Football League. Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ NOVEMBER 15, 2016
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Plenty of good bowling By Tara Murray Plenty Valley’s bowlers have engineered an upset win over Box Hill in Victorian Women’s Premier Cricket. The Bats, who only had one win for the season entering the match, had Box Hill in big trouble at 8-99 before late order runs helped push the score out to 152. Kirsty Lamb took three wickets and Hayley Neville took two in as many balls. In reply, the Bats did it with ease, with rain looking to be the biggest issue in their run chase. They made the runs in the 32nd over with Rhiann O’Donnell top scoring with 54 not out in the total of 5-155. Speaking before the match, Bats coach Kim Littlejohn said that while the results hadn’t been going their way, there were signs of improvement.
“It’s been a big learning curve, though, and we’re getting better each week,” he said. “We’re a very young side that’s still learning to play cricket. “Each week we’re able to improve … but we haven’t been able to put it all together. “The first two games, we were able to bat well but our bowling wasn’t great. Then our bowling was good and our batting wasn’t.” “Whilst it would be good to get the wins each week, as long as we’re improving I’m happy.” He said having more experience, in the form of players such as Kate Burns, in the side had helped on and off the pitch. He said Rhiann O’Donnell was among those who were benefiting from having senior players around her. “She’s enjoying playing regularly now she’s living in Melbourne,” Littlejohn said. “Her batting has improved even if the
scores don’t reflect that and her bowling has improved, too. “In general, she’s stepped up and worked hard.” Meanwhile, young Bat Tayla Vlaeminck has been named in the Melbourne Renegades’ Women’s Big Bash League squad. Littlejohn said the Bats were hopeful Vlaeminck, who is recovering from a knee reconstructions, would return to the field in the coming weeks. “Her knee reconstruction has been a success,” he said. “She’s got a rookie contract with the Renegades. Whether or not she plays, I don’t know. She’ll need to play some club cricket.” The Bats will host a doubleheader on November 27 to celebrate 30 years of Plenty Valley women’s cricket. The reserves and senior sides’ T20 matches against Essendon Maribyrnong Park will be followed by a celebration dinner.
Bats spread the winning workload Plenty Valley continued its hot start to the season with a fourth straight victory in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south division. In what is becoming a habit in their one-day matches this season, the Bats bowled tightly before chasing down the total without any trouble. On Saturday, it was winless Ivanhoe’s turn to face the Bats. In a positive start, Ivanhoe, made 43 without loss before it all went wrong when it lost 4-16. The innings never recovered. Ivanhoe was bowled out for 124 on the second last ball of the innings. The Bats made good use of their bowling options, with seven players rolling their arms over and six taking wickets. Justin Jaesnch and Sean Ayres took two wickets each. The Bats didn’t waste any time reaching the target, with openers Sean Ayres and Harjinder Singh Chahal getting the job done with almost 20 overs to spare. Ayres hit 78, which included 14 fours. Chahal finished with 43. For Ayres, it was a return to form with the bat after struggling in recent years. The Bats – with three one-day wins and a T20 victory – are on top of the table. This week they face Elsternwick, the only other undefeated side, in a two-day clash. In other cricket, Bundoora has set Research Eltham Collegians 261 in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Barclay Shield’s twilight round. Wicketkeeper Nasir Cheema top scored for the Bulls. Research Eltham Collegians survived one over before stumps unscathed and will resume at 0-0. Old Paradians/St Francis is chasing Riverside’s 9-197. Damian Wegener was the best of the bowlers for the Wolves, taking 3-28. Epping has a big challenge ahead of it in its game against Macleod. Epping’s batsmen will need to find some form to chase down Macleod’s 7-251. Marcus Murphy took 3-70 for Epping. In the Money Shield, Whittlesea made a massive 300 against Eltham. Batting at nine, Neil Chrimes top scored with 63. Eltham will resume at 0-20. Montmorency is 1-8 in reply to Plenty Power’s 156. A century to Jordan Steele guided Lalor Stars to 8-317 against Mernda, while Bundoora United will chase 239 against Lower Plenty. Tara Murray
Justin Jaesnch is all concentration for Plenty Valley on Saturday. (Damian Visentini) 20 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Lachlan Brannelly has made the state basketball side for the second time. (Damian Visentini)
Star hoop makes grade Despite representing Victoria at the Ivor Burge national basketball championships earlier this year, Doreen’s Lachlan Brannelly wasn’t expecting an easy run to make the team a second time. In fact, he thought it would be even harder. “They scrapped having Vic Country and Vic Metro teams, and have just one team this time,” he said. “We had two try-outs, and they selected 15 players. I felt pretty confident at that stage I could make the team.” A phone call from the coach confirmed Brannelly’s selection for the championships, the national competition for basketballers with intellectual disability. Brannelly, 21, was part of the country team that won bronze earlier in the year. He averaged slightly more than six points and nine rebounds per game. The metro team took out the gold. Vic Metro has won the men’s competition all but one year since 2003. Brannelly, who also represented Vic Metro at the 2016 AFL National Inclusion Carnival, started playing basketball in 2007 with St Thomas Basketball Club at the Diamond Valley association. He now plays in the Doncaster All Abilities Basketball Competition. The Ivor Burge Championships are being held in Bendigo in February. Tara Murray
Sports shorts Football
Calder Cannons will host an AFL youth girls talent search on Sunday, November 20. The club is hoping to unearth fledgling young female footballers born between 1998 and 2002, who have no experience playing football and live in the Cannons region. Players with the right skills will be invited to be part of the Cannons Youth Girls Academy. Details: cannonsyga@ afl.com.au or 0405 105 175.
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Greenvale Kangaroos have conceded first-innings points in their Victorian Premier Cricket match with St Kilda. The Kangaroos struggled with the bat. Kyle Adams, batting at nine, top scored with 25 not out in the total of 115. The St Kilda side, full of Victorian players in the top order, was 2-210 at stumps on day one. Adams took both wickets. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
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