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Fun comes in many colours Epping’s Meadowglen International Athletics Stadium will be a sea of colour next month when it hosts Whittlesea’s inaugural Colour Carnival. The family-friendly event coincides with the Indian festival, Holi, which is also known as the festival of colours. Held in March each year, the festival signifies the victory of good over evil. Colour Carnival organiser Nishtha Goel said the event was a way to teach people about Holi and promote cultural diversity in Whittlesea. “We want people to be excited to come along to have fun in an inclusive way. People should forget their daily routines, the stress in their work or life, and just come for great fun, dance and play with colours,” she said. There will be a colour run for people of all ages and abilities, carnival rides, food stalls and a DJ, also Bollywood and Greek dancing workshops. It’s on Saturday, March 25, from noon-6pm. Details: www.facebook.com/events. seashell NISHTHA GOEL AND PAUL SEIDL
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Downtown Whittlesea will get an uptown lift when one of the city’s biggest shopping centres rolls out its new food and fun precinct. Work started on the redevelopment of Westfield’s Plenty Valley shopping centre last week, with the company unveiling plans for a new dining and entertainment precinct. The Mill Park centre is being expanded towards South Morang train station and will feature a Village cinema complex with gold class service and VMAX screens, and a casual
dining precinct that will feature up to 12 restaurants. Four speciality stores will be added to the centre, as well as spaces that will be made available for community groups to use. Scentre Group, which manages and develops Westfield’s shopping centres, is yet to reveal the cost of the Mill Park expansion. But spokeswoman Georgia Branch said the new precinct would add about 10,000 square metres to the centre’s footprint. The redevelopment is expected to be finished in mid-2018. Ms Branch said the dining and entertainment
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Church puts faith on factory floor By Laura Michell Whittlesea councillors have given the green light for a church to open in a Thomastown industrial estate, despite the council’s planners recommending the application be refused. The Faith and Victory Church applied to use an existing building at Brand Drive for church services and gatherings, leadership meetings and as a base for pastoral outreach. The church plans to hold evening services on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as Sunday services, and occasionally on Saturdays
as well. It anticipates a congregation of about 40 people. The application drew three objections from nearby businesses concerned that the church was an inappropriate use of space in the Thomastown industrial area. The objectors raised concerns about the safety of people attending the church, noting that the building’s driveway was shared by vehicles from surrounding industrial premises. They were also worried about the church’s hours of operation, a lack of parking, and the impact of noise on surrounding businesses.
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Council’s planners recommended the application be refused, saying the church had the “potential to prejudice the proper functioning of abutting and nearby employment activity”. But councillors voted to approve the church’s permit application. Cr Stevan Kozmevski said the church would
be better suited to an industrial area than located in a residential street. Cr Mary Lalios said she believed conditions placed on the church’s permit, including limiting Sunday services to 40 people, would protect nearby businesses. “I don’t see a reason why this shouldn’t be approved. It is not a prohibited use in this particular area,” she said. Mayor Ricky Kirkham urged council planners to inspect the venue once it opens to ensure the church was abiding by the occupancy limits imposed by the council.
Costco on a roll at Epping
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Baby boom bigger than ever in north There’s a baby boom going on in Melbourne’s outer north. January was a record-breaking month at Epping’s Northern Hospital, where 340 babies were born. Among them were four set of twins, while 155 of the new arrivals were boys and 174 girls. Chief nursing and midwifery officer Jodie Ashworth said the busy month meant midwives delivered one baby every two hours, on average. She said while the hospital was prepared for January to be busy – with baby booms happening in January and September each year
– she said she was surprised just how many babies had been born. “We have plans in place for busy times to look after the community,” she said. “When we get an unprecedented number of women giving birth, we put those plans in place.” She said the hospital was delighted with positive feedback from new parents, with health department measures showing an increase in the quality and safety of patient care and more positive patient experiences. Ms Ashworth said the hospital understood that Melbourne’s outer north was growing fast.
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She said it had spent the past few years investing in its maternity staff, with many now living locally as well. She said the increase in young families moving to Craigieburn, in particular, was keeping birth numbers high. “The northern corridor population is expected to grow by 59 per cent by 2031. “We need to start to plan because there is not a release valve. The growth is going to continue,” she said.
Construction of Epping’s long-awaited Costco store has finally begun. Locals have been eagerly awaiting the start of construction of the discount supermarket, amid reports plans for an Epping store had been shelved. The US retailer was given approval by Whittlesea council to build the store in late 2013, however, in November 2015, the company indicated Epping was not on its radar. But, all that changed last month when construction equipment appeared on the site of the planned store at 20 Jovic Road. When Star Weekly contacted Costco last week, a spokeswoman confirmed the new store was under way. She said Costco was aiming to open in mid-2018, but was unable to provide further details about the development at this stage. When the planning permit for the bulk-item supermarket was approved by council, it was tipped to generate 210 jobs. Plans for the site at the time included an optometrist, a hearing centre, photo processing, a cafe, bottleshop and tyre sales and fitting site, as well as 746 carparking spaces. The store was originally meant to open last year. A 2013 report to council assessing the economic benefits of Costco at Epping said it would increase competition in the retail market and create potential savings of as much as 25 per cent for consumers and small businesses, as well as increasing the choice of shops available. It was forecast to increase the number of visitors to Epping by up to 700,000 trips each year, and create about 475 direct and indirect full-time jobs. Laura Michell
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Lens turns on new angles When Craigieburn’s James Di Martino started making films in high school, he could only dream his hobby would one day morph into a production company. But last year, Di Martino began Chapter 5 Studios alongside friends Daniel Facciolo, John Gaskas and Michael Kyvelos, and brother Marco. The group made their first short film, The Lazy Barber Barber, in August, which has since been picked up by Channel 31 and streamed online. This was followed by another short film, Coinflipper, which was shortlisted for the Coinflipper
TropFest Film Festival. Di Martino said while this film, which is about a gambler incapable of making complex decisions, did not make the festival’s finals, they were pleased with its success. They are now aiming to submit it to other festivals, and will also start work on a feature film. “We are building contacts, looking for locations. We know it is going to take a lot of work,” Di Martino said. “We are also trying to create innovative videos for companies because we know the industry is still growing.”
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Take kids with you, ambos warn By Laura Michell Paramedics are being called on to rescue two children locked in cars, on average, each week across Melbourne’s outer north, new data reveals. Ambulance Victoria figures show that last year paramedics responded to 76 incidents in which children had been left alone locked in cars in Whittlesea. In Hume, there were 60 incidents. Epping was revealed as the region’s hotspot for children trapped in cars, with 19 such
incidents reported. Craigieburn had the second highest number of callouts (16), followed by Mill Park (10) and Broadmeadows (9). Statewide, paramedics were called to 1562 such cases, with most involving toddlers. State health commander Paul Holman said people still didn’t seem to understand the deadly risks involved in leaving children in hot cars. “It is never OK to leave a child in a car – even if you’re just ducking into the shops,” he said. “You might get distracted or bump into someone you know, and time can tick away
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much quicker than you realise. Given how much education there is about the dangers of leaving children in cars, it is disappointing that some people still decide to take that risk.” Mr Holman said that while some callouts
were for children who had been accidently locked in cars, the health risks were the same. “It doesn’t have to be a scorching hot day for the car to quickly heat up,” Mr Holman warned. “Tests by Ambulance Victoria have found that, even on a 29-degree day, the inside of a car can reach 44 degrees within 10 minutes, and hit 60 degrees within 20 minutes. “You wouldn’t get out of the car after shopping and leave your ice cream in the back seat, so why would you leave your children there?” he asked.
History is here and now Ajay Jay has been interested in 20th century history for as long as he can remember. So it is only fitting the Marymede Catholic College student has been selected to join a week-long study tour in Canberra later this year as part of the Premier’s Spirit of Anzac prize. The year 11 student was one of 20 chosen for the study tour which will be held during the first week of the term two holidays. The tour will visit Parliament House, the Museum of Australian Democracy, the National Archives of Australia and the Australian Defence Force Academy. Ajay was chosen after writing an essay about what people can learn from the experiences of soldiers from their journal entries and art works. He said the two world wars were events that particularly interest him. “History is about what happened, but also
what the people before us did,” he said. “I enjoy looking at what we learn from what happened.” Acting Veterans Minister Philip Dalidakis said the study tour was a special opportunity for the students to learn about a period in modern history that has shaped the nation. “They’ll return home with stories to tell their family and friends about the legacy of our veterans,” he said. Laura Michell
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Northern tackles wait time target By Laura Michell Waiting times have dropped at the emergency department of Northern Hospital, falling below the state average for the first time. The latest state government Health Services Performance Report shows median waiting times at Northern’s emergency department dropped from 22 minutes in September to 19 minutes in December. The state average is 20 minutes. But the report also shows The Northern Hospital’s emergency department still
struggles to meet set treatment benchmarks, with some category two and three patients not seen in a timely manner. The government requires hospitals to treat 80 per cent of category two patients within 10 minutes of their arrival, while 75 per cent of category three patients must be seen within 30 minutes. At Northern Hospital, 79 per cent of category two patients and 71 per cent of category three patients were treated on time. Emergency services director Peter Jordan said the hospital had experienced a surge in
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patients in the three months to December, treating 23,511 people in emergency. This is an increase of nine per cent on the previous year, he said. “In the same period, we experienced a 44 per cent increase in paediatric presentations, with 4934 presentations from October to
December,” Dr Jordan said. “Northern Health has employed additional medical and nursing staff to help meet growing demand and strengthen paediatrics within the emergency department.” Dr Jordan said the hospital was also working with Ambulance Victoria to reduce patient transfer times and to ensure ambulances can return to duty in the community as soon as possible. In December, the Northern’s median transfer time for ambulance patients was 23 minutes, compared to the state average of 19 minutes.
Poetic healing in Hume Poems about family violence – written and performed by a victim, child, perpetrator and bystander – are part of a digital exhibition in Craigieburn. The One in Three – Poetry Corners exhibition looks at family violence in Hume through a multi-screen installation that presents poems written and performed by community members aged from four up to 81. Hume mayor Drew Jessop said the “incredible and confronting” exhibition explored the complexities of family violence across all communities in Hume, particularly residents from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. “The exhibition … will undoubtedly urge the Hume community to discuss the issue of family violence more openly and discourage turning a blind eye to it,” he said. “A single act of violence can ruin lives and affect a large number of people … Hume City
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Council and community members will do all we can to end the abuse which hides beyond fences and behind walls.” The exhibition was put together with the help of Some Kind of Squirrel Productions and the Oorja Foundation. Oorja Foundation co-founder Nayan Bhandari said the exhibition gave participants a platform to express their true feelings in a powerful, honest and safe way. The exhibition will coincide with International Women’s Day and Harmony Day to send the message that family violence is unacceptable. The exhibition will be at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery at the Craigieburn Hume Global Learning Centre until Sunday, April 2. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/exhibition Laura Michell
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MY PLACE Judy Stafford has been a teacher for more than 40 years. Now, she is turning her attention to helping students with their homework. She speaks to Laura Michell.
I was appointed homework facilitator late last year and oversee the Homework Club. Tell us about the Homework Club. The Homework Club operates on Wednesdays during the school term between 4-6pm. I see the program as a way to support students from both primary and secondary levels to complete homework, research tasks and study for tests and exams. As a secondary teacher, I am acutely aware of the role homework can play in building skills, confidence and resilience in students. As a parent, I know the challenge of working and also supporting children to meet the expectations and demands of school. Sometimes parents are exhausted, don’t have the time or expertise, and I hate the idea of children going to school not having completed the set work. I believe we can partner with teachers and families … to assist students to be successful in their education endeavours. Why should people consider being tutors? It’s a wonderful way to be involved with young people and mentor them. We would welcome adults as tutors, but also I think it is a wonderful opportunity for secondary students to mentor younger students. Volunteering is such a positive experience for all concerned. I volunteer at Olympic Adult Education in West Heidelberg in a preliminary level literacy class. I enjoy working with adults from many different cultures and I have learnt so much.
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Where the wild things get well … Ever wondered what happens when a boa needs to visit the doctor? Star Weekly’s Charlene Macaulay went behind the scenes at Werribee Open Range Zoo’s vet hospital to find out … It’s the kind of vet hospital that caters for everything from tiny birds and marsupials to a two-tonne rhinoceros, gorillas and herds of zebra. Werribee Open Range Zoo’s vet hospital has three vets and three vet nurses, who work out of purpose-built rooms that include a large procedure room, its own pathology lab, and three wards for animals to convalesce after a procedure. There’s even a food preparation area with flavour kits, which are used to make medicines more palatable … did you know bread and jam is a popular flavour combination for monkeys? Gorillas, cheetahs and even camels have had health and dental checks and surgeries at the vet hospital, while some of the more sizable and hard to move animals – such as lions – are treated out in the field. On the day Star Weekly visits, a nine-year-old Madagascan boa constrictor called Westy is in for a routine check. Westy is one of six boas to reside at the zoo, and all have to undergo a vet check every three to four years. Vet Paul Eden said boas like Westy shed the
outer layer of their skin in one piece, including the special scales over their eyes – dubbed “spectacles” – so check-ups are timed after this has occurred to ensure each snake’s skin comes off properly. “Particularly because these snakes are used regularly for handling, we want to make sure
that they’re in good health, and we’re not causing them any undue harm,” he said. Dr Eden first tries to knock Westy out with an injectable anaesthetic, but it doesn’t take … so Westy instead has a tube inserted into his airway to let the anaesthetic work its magic. Once he’s under, Dr Eden performs a series of
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“Trying to find them is trickier than if you were checking a dog or a cat.” Westy is covered by a heated blanket throughout the procedure to help regulate his core temperature, and nurse Pip Will breathes for him through a breathing bag. “Reptiles don’t breathe well under
anaesthesia, and if they don’t breathe, they start waking up on us,” Dr Eden explains. After Westy is thoroughly checked out and has received his clean bill of health, he is weaned off the anaesthetic. Then he’s put into his carry bag and he’s off back to his enclosure and the other boas.
Above and left: Other patients in the zoo’s vet hospital include an Orange-bellied Parrot and a Western Lowland Gorilla. (Pictures: Werribee Open Range Zoo)
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Mill Park Playgroup runs community playgroup sessions in Mill Park, Epping and Thomastown for children aged up to six years old, as well as a three-year-old program for children two-and-a-half years and up. Sessions are held Tuesday-Friday morning and are run by a group leader. Toys and activities change weekly. Free trials available. ■ 0466 944 809 or millparkplaygroup.org. au
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Thomastown Neighhourhood House is running community programs throughout term one, including introduction to social media, English as a second language for asylum seekers, makers space morning teas and makers days. At 52 Main Street, Thomastown. ■ www.thn.org.au or 8376 6939
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Celebrate the rich culture of the Philippines at Plenty Valley Community Church’s Philippines Festival on Saturday, February 18, 1-5pm. There will be singing, dancing, a fashion parade, lots of food, music and an art exhibition. Entry is free. At 5/9 Danaher Drive, South Morang. ■ 0409 528 618
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Be part of Bethel Gospel Centre’s pre-launch service and connection evening on Sunday, February 19, at Craigieburn Guide Hall, 4-5.45pm. ■ 0456 629 501 Join the charity knitting group at Whittlesea library, 57 Laurel Street, Whittlesea, on Monday, February 20, 10.30am-noon. Participants knit items for local, national and international charities. ■ 9716 3028
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SPORT Plenty Valley pushes on By Tara Murray A Meagan Ciavarella hat-trick and an unbeaten 47 from Alexandra Price weren’t enough to get Plenty Valley across the line against Dandenong in Victorian Premier Cricket. With the competition returning to the 50-over format, Plenty Valley bowled well, restricting Dandenong to 122 after its explosive start with the bat produced more than a run a ball in the first five overs. Ciavarella was the best of the bowlers, taking 4-17. However the Bats good form stopped there – they struggled at the crease and were in trouble at 7-82. Price gave the Bats some hope with a top score of 47no, but the team fell 10 runs short of victory – all out for 113. The Bats have won four matches this season, the same tally as last season. Speaking before the game, coach Kim Littlejohn said he was hoping to finish the season on a high. “It would be nice to have a little success and something to show for the hard work they’ve put in,” he said. “We’ve pushed a lot of the top teams in both formats, and we are a better team than one that wins three or four games. “If we could get a couple of wins in the last couple of games, it would be good.” Littlejohn said the next step for the side was to add a bit more consistency week on week. “The confidence is good and there’s a realisation we can play cricket and be competitive,” he said. “We’ve put ourselves in positions to win another three games, but didn’t execute plans. We’ve worked hard.” Littlejohn said the likes of Tegan Brett and Rhiann O’Donnell were starting to find their feet at this level. “Tegan played a handful of games. Since coming back from the pathways program, she has really contributed, despite it not showing on the scoreboard. Rhiann is another.” Littlejohn said the efforts of other Bats’ sides was also pleasing. The club’s premier reserves had a good win on Saturday against Dandenong. “We’ve had three young kids from Northern Rivers area come down, and they’ve been a real find in the second XI. “The average age of that team is 15 … it would be nice to have a bit more depth, but we’re building a core group, which will all come through in the next two to three seasons.” The Bats’ thirds, which play in Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cricket north west competition, are set for finals, Littlejohn saying it’s been a long time since they did that. Littlejohn said the side would look to add a couple more experienced players to the group next year to help provide leadership.
Eagles seek to fly high again Craigieburn Eagles are keen to keep their stay in Big V women’s division 2 a short one. The Eagles struggled last season in division 1 and were ultimately relegated after finishing on the bottom, with three wins for the season. Eagles’ assistant coach and senior player Kellie Bailey-Lynn said while it was disappointing to go down a division, their focus had quickly turned to the season at hand. “To go back up is the aim for us,” she said. “Going straight back up has been done before … we’re not just there for a run, we want to do our best and try and take it out.” The Eagles managed to maintain most of last season’s playing squad, except for two big outs. Nicole Cameron returned to Whittlesea Pacers to play division 1 basketball, while Natalie Stewart retired. Bailey-Lynn, who has two young children, put off retirement for another season after her husband convinced her to play on. Rod Sweeney will again coach the side. Bailey-Lynn said the processes they had followed the past couple of years, of putting effort into developing young players, would continue. “We look a little different from last year,” she said. “We’ve included some players who were juniors at the club and have come back, and we’ve also looked to add some of the youth league girls. “We want to build a strong base … we’re doing the right things by the juniors and the youth girls program.” Former Eagles’ junior Rachael Butler and Kristen McNamara have returned and will be part of the Eagles women’s side this season, alongside Paige Campbell, who joins sister Maddison. Nicola Stewart has been promoted from youth league after a standout season. “We’ve been trying to do that the last couple of seasons,” Bailey-Lynn said. “We had Bec Hassell come up last year and Emma Pullen is another who has [come up a level]. “We’re hoping to be able to do the same thing.” The Big V season kicks off next month, with both Eagles senior sides playing in division 2. Tara Murray
Plenty Valley’s Meagan Ciavarella took a hat-trick on Sunday. (Shawn Smits)
Wolves shield game plan is beginning to pay off The hopes held by Old Paradians/St Francis of moving into the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Barclay Shield top four have been boosted. Sitting outside the top four only on percentage heading into the second last round, the Wolves were needing at least one win, and possibly two, in the final two rounds. The first step looks to have been completed, with the Wolves already claiming first-innings points against bottom side Research Eltham Collegians. Wolves restricted the Collegians to 106. Udhara Hewa Wellalage and Supun Passikku Hannadige took four wickets each. In reply, Wolves secured first-innings points before stumps and will resume at 6-108. Kevin Lowe made a quick 47. The Wolves will aim for an outright win and an extra four points that could come in handy in the hunt for a top-four spot. 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ FEBRUARY 14, 2017
Another side looking for a win to keep its finals hopes alive is Epping, which sits six points outside the top four in seventh spot. Facing third-placed Diamond Creek, Epping made 173, bowled out with more than 20 overs remaining. John Kulikowski top scored with 62, while late-order hitting from Marcus Murphy proved vital in pushing the score past 150. Bundoora, three points ahead of bottom side Research Eltham Collegians, is on track for a win that will keep it out of relegation contention. Bundoora is 1-49 chasing Macleod’s 103. Ryan Eley was the pick of the Bundoora bowlers with 4-31. Riverside restricted North Eltham Wanderers to 131 and Rosanna made 134 against Lower Eltham. In the Money Shield, Plenty Power will
resume at 2-236 after it easily chased down Lalor Stars’ 147. It was the Mitch Johnson show for the Power – he took 4-32 and then backed it up by making 162 not out. Whittlesea was bowled out for just 91 in a disappointing performance with the bat against Lower Plenty, which made the target and will resume at 5-147. Bundoora United is 2-38 chasing Banyule’s 118. Scott Barnett destroyed Banyule’s batting line-up, taking 7-32 off 18.5 overs. Mernda survived a couple of late overs unscathed after bowling Heidelberg out for 166. Akila Isanka took four wickets. Mernda will resume at 0-4. In the other match, Eltham is 3-41 needing 88 for first-innings points against Montmorency. Tara Murray
Udhara Hewa Wellalage took four wickets on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)
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Lalor Warriors’ finals hopes ride on batting form, luck Lalor Warriors need to find some form – and to have some luck go their way – if they are to feature in North Metro Cricket Association’s Jika Shield finals. After being on top of the ladder at Christmas, the Warriors have lost four of five games since. On Saturday, the Warriors needed their best batting if they were to be a chance to overhaul Holy Trinity’s huge first-innings total. Trinity set the Warriors 369 for victory. The Warriors fought hard yet still fell more than 100 runs short – all out for 247. Bhathiya Rathnayake scored 104 for the Warriors. He has made a century and two half-centuries in the past six matches. The Warriors are fifth on the ladder, three
points outside the top four heading into the final round. To make the finals, the first part of the equation for the Warriors is to beat long-time rival and ladder leaders Rivergum. Providing they claim a first-innings win, they also need either North Brunswick/ Rosebank to lose to Keon Park or Olympic Colts to defeat Northern Socials. An outright win and Northern Socials winning on first-innings points would also be enough for the Warriors to get a finals spot. Rivergum returned to the winners’ list with a victory against North Brunswick/Rosebank. Northcote United and Olympic Colts played out the game of the season, with the two teams unable to be split at the end of their innings.
Colts made 216 on day one, with United looking on track for victory when needing seven runs with three wickets in hand. Losing the wicket of set batsman Matthew Glesson started a mini-collapse, with United also all out for 216. Keon Park made it two wins in a row by defeating Northern Socials. In the Quick Shield, Bundoora Park accounted for Preston YCW District in a thriller. Needing 223, Bundoora Park looked to be headed to an easy win at 5-197. But it then lost 4-24 and still needed two runs with a wicket in hand. Bundoora Park managed to seal the win. Opener Daniel
Hume hero forces draw By Tara Murray Michael Weier’s job is saving goals, not scoring them. Yet on Saturday night, the Hume City goalkeeper was the hero in the sensational dying seconds of his side’s National Premier League season opener against Melbourne Knights. City looked in trouble with 10 minutes of regular time left, trailing 2-0 after conceding goals in the 25th and 62nd minutes. A Theo Markelis goal reduced the margin to 2-1 with three minutes of injury time still to come. City technical manager Dean Hennessey knew the game was still in Melbourne Knights’ favour. “Once you make it 2-1 instead of 2-0, it’s all of a sudden one more opportunity to get some points out of the game,” he said. “There was only meant to be three minutes of injury time. “An injury and substitutions meant that was pushed to seven minutes. “In the end, all their keeper had to do was kick the ball as far as possible and by the time the ball landed the game would have been over.” Instead, Knights’ goalkeeper Fraser Chalmers made a comment to the referee that resulted in a red card and a free kick to City. City skipper Nick Hegarty took the kick and bombed it into the box, where it found the head of Weier who scored the equaliser with the final play of the match. “It was a really good header and we’re really happy to come away with a point from the situation we were in,” Hennessey said. He said Weier, who was making his debut for City, used to be a striker growing up. “He’s only 19 and keeps surprising us,” he said. “Michael did really well. He got a decent hand to their penalty and was unfortunate not to stop it.” While happy to take a point from the match, Hennessey was also a little disappointed – he thinks his side is good enough to win games against opposition such as the Knights. Still, the draw was obtained despite the fact many players were making their debut for the club. Seven players and the whole bench were playing for City for the first time. Meanwhile, in NPL 2 west, Whittlesea Ranges suffered a 1-0 loss to Ballarat City. The Ranges fell behind before half-time and were down to 10 men after a scuffle resulted in a straight red card. The Ranges struggled to find scoring opportunities after that.
Hume City’s Blair Govan flies for a header in the NPL season opener against Melbourne Knights.
Snyder made 143 in the win. Bundoora Park is six points outside the top four with one round remaining. Meanwhile, Rivergum is through to the Northern Region T20 final after defeating Epping in the semi-finals. Epping elected to bat first, making 5-118 from its 20 overs. Thomas Emmins top scored with 36. The Kookas, the only North Metro Cricket Association team in the semi-finals, made 3-122 in reply, hitting the winning runs with 11 balls to spare. The Kookas will play Riverside in the final. Tara Murray
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Greenvale Kangaroos conceded first innings points against Ringwood in a disappointing day of Victorian Premier Cricket. Only Luke Sandy (35) scored more than 17 for a dismal Kangaroos’ total of 113. Ringwood made 3-172, before sending the Kangaroos back in. They will resume at 0-11.
VTCA
The intrigue surrounding the finish in Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s north-west A1 top two continues, with the top three sides all amidst interesting two-day matches. Ladder leaders’ Craigieburn made 132 against Werribee Centrals, which has clocked up 3-48 in reply so far. Second-placed St Francis de Sales made 169 against Pascoe Vale Hadfield, which goes into the next day at 2-31. Third-placed Westmeadows is 2-86 chasing Williamstown CYMS’s 116. In senior division, Greenvale Kangaroos are 1-82 in reply to Airport West St Christophers 171.
BMX
Sunbury BMX Club is holding a come and try session this Saturday. The club, the second biggest club in the state, is looking for new members aged four and more. The sessions will run from 9am to 10.30am at the club’s track just off Cornish Street Sunbury. There will be qualified coaches giving tips. Details: secretary@sunburybmxclub.com.au.
VSDCA
Plenty Valley added another win when it bagged a strong victory against Brunswick in Victorian Sub-district Cricket Association’s north-west competition. Defending the 344 it made on day one, the Bats restricted Brunswick to 9-262. Sean Ayres was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-36. The Bats sit six points clear of second-placed Oakleigh with two matches remaining.
Bowls
Bundoora RSL has dropped to third on the Bowls Victoria Pennant Premier Division. In a clash between second and third, RSL was disappointing against Melbourne, failing to win a rink in the 90 (18)-59 (0) loss. RSL now trails Melbourne by 10 points. In division 1, section 2, RSL had an 86 (16)-75 (2) win against Ivanhoe. Whittlesea secured the points against Yarra Glen, 72 (14)-69 (4). RSL and Whittlesea remain one and two on the ladder. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly
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