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Street upgrade backflip By Laura Michell Whittlesea council has backed away from plans to give one of South Morang’s busiest intersections an “ultimate” upgrade, fearing the move would “flood” The Lakes Boulevard with traffic. The council voted in August 2017 to completely rebuild the intersection of Findon Road, Ferres Boulevard and The Lakes Boulevard and install traffic lights, more lanes in each direction, slip lanes, shared bicycle paths and a three-lane bridge across Findon Creek. The upgrade was labelled the “ultimate” option by council officers, who estimated the work would cost $12.9 million. At the time, then mayor Ricky Kirkham said the intersection was a high priority in the council’s roads and transport plan. He said the project mattered to the community because it would get them home safely and quickly.

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Italian week is bellissimo Greenvale Primary School was a sea of green, white and red when the school enjoyed its Italian week. Pupils, including Siena and Ada (pictured), donned clothes in the colours of the Italian flag and tried making fresh pasta for the annual celebration of all things Italian. Teacher Eleonora Schembri said the school had been celebrating Italian culture for the past three years, giving pupils a chance to reinforce what they learn in Italian language classes. All the school’s 814 pupils learn Italian for three terms of the year. In the past, pupils have watched plays and sampled pizza and gelati as part of the Italian Week fun.

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Councillors chose the ultimate upgrade over an “interim” upgrade, which did not include the bridge and slip lanes on the northern and southern approaches. Council officers said while the interim upgrade was cheaper at $10.8 million, it would “fail to meet a satisfactory level of service by 2032” and would later need to be upgraded to the ultimate option, at a cost of $6.86 million. Earlier this month, councillors voted instead to go ahead with the interim upgrade. Cr Lawrie Cox said he feared the ultimate upgrade would create a traffic nightmare for people living on The Lakes Boulevard. “The Ferres Boulevard/The Lakes Boulevard connection concerns me because The Lakes Boulevard is a single lane road and will be flooded with traffic,” he said. “I would be uncomfortable with building a bridge that will flood traffic into The Lakes Boulevard. I don’t think that is fair to residents.” But Cr Alahna Desiato said the intersection was one of the most congested points in the municipality, providing access to Westfield Plenty Valley, trains and the civic centre, and should be upgraded to the ultimate standard. “The interim option will be more expensive in the long run. After 10 years, the intersection will be inadequate,” she said. “Our duty as councillors is to look after the municipality for the long term.”

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Missed meetings put Cr Lalios’ position at risk Whittlesea councillor Mary Lalios is in danger of being disqualified from the council, after missing the past three meetings without an approved leave of absence. Cr Lalios has been absent from the council since April and is presently on WorkCover. Her absence has been a contentious issue among councillors, with some questioning why she is able to perform her duties as Municipal Association of Victoria president but is on leave from the council. Cr Lalios submitted requests for a leave of absence to the August 7, September 4 and October 2 council meetings, but her requests were denied.

Under the Local Government Act, a person ceases to be a councillor if they miss four consecutive ordinary council meetings without obtaining leave from the council. This means that if Cr Lalios misses the November 13 meeting, and a leave of absence is not granted by her colleagues, she will lose her place on the council. Cr Caz Monteleone attempted to buy Cr Lalios more time at a special council meeting last week, by proposing a motion to rescind the council’s decision to refuse her leave for the October 2 meeting, but his motion was ruled invalid by mayor Kris Pavlidis. Star Weekly understands the motion could

not be accepted by the council because it related to a decision that had already been acted on. Cr Monteleone told Star Weekly he was “disappointed” the majority of councillors had voted to refuse Cr Lalios’ leave and felt they were acting unreasonably. “The five Labor-endorsed councillors are using their numbers to play political games,” he said. “The Local Government Act is very clear, it says you can’t unreasonably refuse leave. I’ve had enough of political games.” Mayor Kris Pavlidis was contacted for comment. Laura Michell

Cr Mary Lalios is in danger of being disqualified from council. (Damjan Janevski)

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Steve, parent Angelo, Angie, year 10 student Anthony, parent Jack and year 10 student Brodie. (Joe Mastroianni)

Trade program falls short By Laura Michell More than 60 students at Gladstone Park Secondary College will have to rethink their education plans for next year, after missing out on a place in the school’s popular VCAL program. The school received about 90 applications for the hands-on program for 2019, but only 25 were accepted. The VCAL program is an alternative to VCE for students in years 11 and 12 who are eager to pursue vocational education and trade-based employment.

The shortage of VCAL places prompted an online petition, which has been signed by more than 300 people, calling for the school to expand its program. Mum Angie Zaccardelli, whose son Antonio missed out on a spot in the program, said she wanted the school to address the demand for VCAL classes. She said Antonio, who has always wanted to be an electrician, will likely have to change schools next year to complete the VCAL program, with Gladstone Park Secondary College only able to offer him a place in its VET or VCE program.

“I think it is very unfair that he will have to find a new school,” Ms Zaccardelli said. “I know there is VET but it isn’t as structured as the VCAL program and I don’t feel my son is ready to be going to TAFE. I am worried that some students will drop out of school because they are not equipped to do VCE.” Ms Zaccardelli said she felt the school was trying to position itself as an academic school. “There’s a lot of frustrated parents out there. The feedback to the petition has been overwhelming,” she said. Gladstone Park Secondary College did not respond to Star Weekly’s request for comment.

Epping police will collect digitally recorded statements on their body cameras from victims of family violence as part of a 12-month trial. The statements, which are also being trialled by Ballarat police, may be used as the victim’s evidence-in-chief in court in a bid to reduce trauma associated with giving evidence in court. Officers will continue to have the option of taking a written statement. Twenty officers have so far completed training for the use of the cameras and the majority of police officers at Epping and Ballarat will complete the training by early November. The trial will be evaluated to measure the impact on victims of family violence, police, courts and legal practitioners and on the administration of justice. Family Violence Command Assistant Commissioner Dean McWhirter said the trial was a step forward to provide better support for victims. “We understand it can be a difficult experience for victims to re-live the trauma of family violence incidents when giving evidence in court,” he said. “The process will work in the same way a traditional written statement does – the victim will have to give informed consent prior to making their statement.” While victims will not need to detail their experiences in court they will still need to attend to attest to the truthfulness of statements and for cross-examination. “It is hoped that the digitally recorded evidence will also assist with police investigations and might increase guilty pleas,” Assistant Commissioner McWhirter said. Laura Michell

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Whittlesea shows off It’s time to get baking, put the finishing touches to your needlework, and select your favourite flowers because the Whittlesea Show is less than two weeks away. The annual show will take over the Whittlesea Showgrounds on November 3-4, celebrating the Whittlesea community. The theme for this year’s show is 100 years since the end of World War I, and Whittlesea Agricultural Society secretary Tracey Goss expects to see a lot of poppies entered in this year’s homecraft competitions. The show will feature the traditional horticulture and craft exhibitions, as well

as live bands, a display by the Whittlesea Township Motorcycle Club, sheep shearing demonstrations, showjumping and rides. There will also be a grand parade at 3pm both days. Ms Goss said the show, which is in it’s 159th year, was a great day out for the family. Among the exhibitors will be pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Whittlesea. All of the school’s 300 pupils have entered the show’s junior handcraft competitions. Details: www.whittleseashow.org.au Laura Michell

Broadmeadows residents will be able to enjoy the town park for longer each day, with plans to upgrade the lighting at the park. The state government will contribute $227,000 towards the lighting upgrade, which will be done as part of Hume council’s $1 million redevelopment of Broadmeadows Town Park. The redevelopment will include new paths, a concrete seating terrace, performance and stage area, picnic shelter, barbecues and pedestrian and feature lighting.

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Cr Tom Joseph and MP Danielle Green at the Whittlesea Swim Centre. (Damjan Janevski)

The Harvest Home Road pavilion will include a multi-purpose community room with a canteen and kitchen, a terraced all-weather verandah, toilet and shower facilities, committee office and first aid room. The government also contributed $250,000 from it’s female-friendly funding program for the project. The council will contribute $2.5 million.

In Thomastown, public spaces along High Street will be upgraded, creating a civic space including seats, paving, drinking fountains, bike racks and landscaping. The council will spend $1.45 million on the upgrade. “The City of Whittlesea is trying to catch up on the provision of infrastructure and facilities that our residents expect and deserve,” Mayor Kris Pavlidis said.

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Hume council is appealing for election candidates to commit to improving carparking at Broadmeadows train station to reduce congestion on surrounding streets. The plea follows a state government pledge to build 11,000 new parking spaces at train stations if it wins next month’s state election. The government has yet to announce where the extra parking will be, but the council is hopeful Broadmeadows will be on the list. Cr Naim Kurt said the lack of parking at Broadmeadows station was not a new issue. “We know congestion is an issue on our local roads, particularly around the train station,” he said. “Part of that is because there simply isn’t enough parking at the station itself, forcing people to park on residential roads around Railway Crescent … making it difficult for residents who live locally to get out of their own driveway. “We have been in negotiations with VicRoads for a number of years to try and get multi-level parking happening in Broadmeadows. The process has taken longer than anticipated. Why can’t we built a multi-level car park at Broadmeadows station?” The council will also write to Premier Daniel Andrews and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy asking for a commitment to reinstate the $18 million allocated by the Brumby government in 2010 to redevelop the station complex. The funding was redirected to other projects in 2013 following a change of government. Cr Drew Jessop said the money was “taken away” from the Broadmeadows community. “It is an absolute eyesore and needs to be rebuilt. “We need to get the station redone as the community would expect,” he said.

For more than 50 years, Nance Ormsby has been a tireless volunteer for the Epping RSL. The 92-year-old from Thomastown has served as a welfare volunteer, making regular visits to veterans in hospitals and nursing homes, the president of the Rats of Tobruk Ladies Auxiliary, and president of the Epping Legacy War Widows group. Earlier this month, Mrs Ormsby’s dedication to helping veterans was recognised at the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards where Victorian Governor Linda Dessau presented her with the Veteran Community Award. Mrs Ormsby said the award was a great honour and a big surprise. “I don’t [volunteer] for the accolades. I get a lot out of it,” she said. “I enjoy helping other people and doing things for other people. My health hasn’t been great the past three years but I still go to the RSL every Friday night to run a raffle.” Mrs Ormsby joined the Epping RSL in 1964, a few years after moving to Thomastown. She was previously a member of the RSL in Moe, and was part of the Australian Women’s Land Army during World War II, working on dairy farms. Her service was recognised earlier this year when she was awarded the RSL’s highest honour – the Meritorious Service Medal. Laura Michell

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Music students at Kangan Institute are a step closer to launching their music careers after producing an original album. The diploma of music students from the TAFE’s Broadmeadows campus worked together to produce the album, which will be launched next month. Student Amy Gooch, who enrolled in the course after dropping out of school in year 11, said the opportunity to create an album had given her invaluable experience. “I chose to study music so I can pursue a career as a performer in the industry,” she said. “I’ve learnt how to work with a variety of talented musicians, perform to an audience and create an original album. I’ve also discovered

the behind the scenes perspective of the music industry, such as the theoretical and business sides of things.” Kangan Institute chief executive Trevor Schwenke said the album project had helped students to develop their technical skills and gain industry experience. “Producing a music album like this involves a great deal of creativity, passion, technical skills and collaboration, and is an invaluable experience that our students can take to their future endeavours,” he said. The album, Euphoria, will be launched at Musicland in Fawkner on November 17, at 7pm. Laura Michell

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Health hub a key election issue By Laura Michell Whittlesea council is calling on state election candidates for Yan Yean to commit to funding a health and wellbeing hub in Mernda by 2022. The proposed multi-storey hub would be built adjacent to Mernda train station and offer services such as maternal and child health, family support, child care, counselling, physiotherapy and community education. It would also include a library, co-working spaces and a business incubator. The council is seeking $755,000 to work with

stakeholders to plan and design the hub, and funding to build it by 2022. Mayor Kris Pavlidis said the population of Mernda and Doreen is expected to reach double its 2013 levels by 2038. She said the area was experiencing a lag between the population boom and the provision of community services and facilities such as children’s services, youth support and family violence programs. “Everyone, no matter their postcode, should be able to access the essential services they need to live a healthy and happy life,” Cr Pavlidis

said. “The Mernda Health and Wellbeing hub will deliver significant social and economic benefits to our rapidly growing community. “The hub would also provide more than 300 local jobs to an already skilled local workforce that currently faces nightmare commutes to travel outside the municipality for work.” Brotherhood of St Laurence economic participation co-ordinator Rennie Ervinawati, who is based at Mernda’s Jindi Family and Community Centre, has backed the proposed hub. Ms Ervinawati said there was “a lot of need”

for a health and wellbeing hub in Mernda, adding that it would provide opportunities for residents. The council is also calling on the candidates for Thomastown to commit to building Edgars Creek Primary School by 2020. Cr Pavlidis said there was a large cohort of kindergarten children in Epping and Wollert who did not have a local primary school to go to. “The schools around our north-eastern growth corridor already suffer from overcrowding, which impacts on education outcome for our children,” she said.

School’s big birthday Once known as the closest small school to the CBD, Doreen Primary School is now thriving with more than 150 pupils. On Sunday, the school will celebrate how far it has come with a community open day to mark its 150th anniversary. It was officially gazetted as a state school in July 1868, although the school was originally built about one kilometre north of its present site on Chapel Lane. Initially, Doreen Primary School was a rural school, with modified starting times to allow for morning milking duties. These days it is classed as a semi-rural school. Principal Glenn Simondson said the school is the oldest school in the area and has weathered a lot in its 150 years. “It has survived the changes in demographics, local infrastructure and industry, as well as the closures of many other local schools,” he said. “It was moved by horse and dray in the 1800s;

students survived unfenced paddocks and charging livestock; buildings were attacked by termites; it often went through big changes in staff and it came through with flying colours during the schools of the future program. “It is now a viable, high-performing, engaging school with a fine reputation in the community. As we develop programs and our facilities, its future is also very bright.” The open day will include a display of photographs and documents from the school’s past, as well as music performances by past and present students, an exhibition of artwork, the burying of a time capsule and children’s entertainment. Visitors will also be able to buy bricks and pavers which will be used to build a new entrance. Details: www.doreenps.vic.edu.au Laura Michell

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MY PLACE William Sharp has been campaigning for infrastructure such as schools and kindergartens in Mernda for a number of years. He talks with Laura Michell. What is your connection to Whittlesea? My greatest connection to Whittlesea is family; three children and three grandchildren (all born at the Northern Hospital) have attended school or kinder in Whittlesea. Another connection to Whittlesea would be successful advocacy campaigns for educational facilities and commercial infrastructure in Mernda. Some of the campaigns involved thousands of hours and many meetings and submissions and had a feeling of relief when positive results were achieved. What do you like about where you live? I like the rural aspect of the area but also like being close to infrastructure and services and living in Mernda it provides easy access to both city and country. Whittlesea has an abundance of natural assets, Plenty River and parklands, Growling Frog golf course and nature reserve, Yan Yean reservoir, Kinglake National Park, Toorourrong Reservoir Park, Yellow Gum Park. Whittlesea township also has a good commercial centre with a country town feel and the local swimming pool is a good place to take the kids on a summerâ€™s day. What, if anything, would you like to change? I would endeavour to change the focus of our local council from funding and producing endless studies and strategies often duplicating state and federal government initiatives and

policies and focus on delivering value for money for the residents and stop selling off parklands and open space for more housing development. In the eastern estates in Mernda, where I live, we have lost a significant part of our open space and habitat to facilitate more small housing lots. How has Mernda changed over the years? While services and infrastructure has proceeded in other parts of the City of Whittlesea, Mernda has lagged behind. We are still waiting for the main road out of our estate to be finished, along with footpaths along Plenty and Bridge Inn roads. Poor planning and management has been a disaster for many residents resulting in a high turnover of people in the surrounding neighbourhoods â€“ many selling up after establishing their families here. Where is your favourite local place to spend time? Prior to the rail works, like many local residents, I enjoyed spending time exploring the Gorge River parklands in Mernda. Yan Yean Reservoir is good open space and I take the grandkids regularly. The new Westfield entertainment extension has also been a favorite.

William Sharp with his grandaughter Zoe. (Joe Mastroianni)

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Are you curious about your family history? Join the Hume U3A Genealogy Group at Broadmeadows library on Monday, October 29, and learn about using online databases to locate historical records, news, photos, maps and family trees. At 1093 Pascoe Vale Road, 9am-noon. ■ 9356 6900

Calling all monsters big and small – head to Thomastown library on Wednesday, October 31, for a spooky night of craft and thrills. At 52 Main Street, 6-8pm. ■ 9464 1864

Story lounge

Join the Whittlesea library story lounge on Tuesday, October 30, to discuss Jane Austin’s Sense and Sensibility over a cup of coffee or tea. At 57 Laurel Street, 11am-noon. ■ 9716 3028

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Help the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden to bloom at a working bee on Friday, November 2, from 9am. Bring your own gloves, boots and some morning tea

Uncover Whittlesea’s criminal past during Mill Park library’s historical crime bus tour on Monday, October 29. The tour is not suitable for children. Bus departs from 394 Plenty Road at 10.30am, returning at 1.30pm. ■ 9437 8189 Learn to play croquet at Mernda Retirement Village, 89 Galloway Drive, on Wednesday, October 31, 10am-noon. A light lunch will be provided. ■ whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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gambling. It will be followed by a question and answer session. At 394 Plenty Road, 7.30-8.30pm. ■ 9437 8189

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Gain an insight into the make-up of Lalor at Lalor library’s profile night on Tuesday, October 30, 5-6pm. Explore the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ community profile, changes over time and comparisons with the state and nation to learn more about Lalor. At 2A May Road. Bookings essential. ■ 9465 2353

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Get ready to be bowled over Whittlesea Bowls Club is one that doesn’t stand still, with changes afoot in every direction.

ollowing the retirement of Bernie Walker in May, Nick McIntyre took up the reins as club manager and has been in the thick of things. He says it’s been very busy, to say the least. “At the same time as Bernie left, our head chef decided to make a tree change,” Nick says. “And now that our redevelopment plans have been given the green light by council, we’re looking towards starting on a 150-seat function room, increasing the size of the bistro and adding a new kids’ play area. We’re expecting work to begin next year.” In the meantime, Dave Hagarty has come on board as head chef. He’s putting a new spin on pub favourites, he says. “I want to deliver good modern pub food, with honesty, generosity and flavour. So far, the feedback has been great and that’s exciting,” Dave says. “Part of our new line-up is an American barbecue Friday night and this has proved a huge hit. It sold out on its first outing and continues to be a hit with families.” Costing just $20, the American barbecue includes a burger, chicken wings, brisket or ribs, with chips, coleslaw and corn on the side, plus a pot of ‘beer-of-the-week’. Dave has also added chorizo and pumpkin and feta arancini balls to the share plate menu for people who just want

a snack with a wine or beer. There are specials and good things happening every night at the club. Every Monday is all day parma’s for $15, and on Tuesdays, kids eat free. Parma Wednesdays offers five different parma toppings, and on Thursdays, it’s the ever-popular members’ draw, with a minimum weekly win of $500 for the lucky ticket holder. Christmas at the club will see a smorgasboard of food on offer including seafood and all the Christmas favourites. A kid’s menu will be available and of course there will be a visit from Santa. Bookings are essential, and pricing is $90 for adults and $20 for kids under 12 years. Aside from good pub grub, the club is well known for its generous sponsorships. Kinglake’s Chloe Ritchie, sponsored by the club in 2017-18, won the gold medal at the Australian muey thai national championships this year. “It’s great to see how our sponsorships can make a difference,” says Nick. “We’re a community-minded club and this is an example of making someone’s quest for success a little easier – and one we all get to share in.” Whittlesea Bowls Club, 101 Church Street, Whittlesea. Inquiries: 9716 1966 or visit whittleseabowls.com.au

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Founder Sam Cuteri with his family in 1983 in their hometown of Monasterace Marina on the Ionian coast of Italy. (Supplied)

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The Hillcrest Health team. (Marco De Luca)

urgently. Dorevitch Pathology is also on site. “Another convenient service we offer is our recall and follow-up systems, which help in notifying patients about next appointments and the following up of test results,” Lisa says. Clinic doctors are supported by a team of registered nurses, whose instruction and one-on-one time given to patients of all ages is highly valued. It’s all part of the

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SPORT Talented teen takes the next step in development Whittlesea Pacers young gun Last-Tear Poa will get the opportunity to learn from some of the best basketballers in the country. The 16-year-old, who led the Pacers scoring in Big V division 1 this year with just over 12 points a game, has been announced as one of the Dandenong Rangers’ development players for the upcoming Women’s National Basketball League season. Poa said it was nice to know that the Rangers had been watching her game. “To be honest, I’m really happy,” she said. “I worked really hard for this and it’s good to know that they’ve been looking at me play basketball. “I’ve got to continue to get smarter and play better.” Poa isn’t a stranger to the Rangers – she has played some junior basketball at the club so is familiar with Rangers head coach Larissa Anderson. During her time at the Rangers she also got the opportunity to train with the WNBL team.

Poa knows that she might not get much court time this season for the Rangers, but isn’t phased. “I don’t worry about court time,” she said. “It’s already helping my game with being at training. “I’ve been training for just over a month. Hopefully it’ll help me get better from learning off the girls’ experiences and the staff.” Poa said the past 12 months at the Whittlesea Pacers had really helped her basketball. She was a key player in the Pacers finals run and played several youth league games. She came to the Pacers this season following a stint at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). “I wanted to play under a certain coach [Damon Lowery] when I came back from the AIS [on a centre of excellence scholarship]. “I went there [Whittlesea] for him and to develop off him. I really enjoyed it and it was so good to learn off them all.” Poa wasn’t always a basketball fan and took a bit of convincing to play the sport.

“I was more a barbie girl,” she said. “My cousins were playing and that’s when I got into it and started enjoying it.” Poa was part of the Australian Sapphires team which won gold at the world championships qualifiers in 2017. She is aiming to again play in an Australian team. Tara Murray

Last-Tear Poa is looking forward to the opportunity at the Dandenong Rangers. (Mark Wilson)

Sports shorts NPL

A third tier National Premier League competition will be introduced in 2020. The FFV announced a raft of changes to its men’s and boy’s competition structures. One of the recommendations was to set up an NPL competition which had 14 teams in the top tier, 12 in the second tier and 12 in the third. The third tier would include the top two teams from the two FFV state league 1 competitions in 2019.

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Lalor United has added some goal scoring power to its side ahead of next season. United, which will play in state league 3 north-west, after claiming the state league 4 north title this year, announced the signing of Jayden Mercieca from Sunbury United. Mercieca won the golden boot award this year in the state league 3 north-west competition as the leading goalscorer with 19 goals. He was also among the top players in the league best and fairest award. Adam Hall adds some more experience to the Lalor Stars. (Damjan Janevski)

Stars come out to play By Tara Murray Lalor Stars were more than happy with a 200-plus total in difficult conditions in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association’s Money Shield. With rain falling throughout the day, the Stars managed 216 against Mill Park. Playing-coach Steven Kemp said it wasn’t the greatest day for cricket. “It was shocking and tough conditions for everyone. It was really cold. “There was a few downpours, but we didn’t come off until the end, which was really good,” he said. “We were in a little bit of trouble for a while. We had a couple of later partnerships. To get to 216, we were pretty happy.” The Stars had lot of starters but no one was able to go on with it. Opener Alex Manoilovski top-scored with 18 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ OCTOBER 23, 2018

40, while captain Ricky Mittica, coming in at number nine, scored 34 not out. Seven other players reached double figures. Thomas Stoneham took 3-50 for Mill Park. Kemp said he was confident if they stuck to their bowling plan next weekend they would get the job done. A win would give the Stars a 2-0 start. Last season they won just three games. Kemp said they were in a good spot. “Last year was challenging,” he said. “We lost a few players and we picked up a few players too. “I think we’re in good shape [this season]. We’re going to try and blood a few young blokes as well. “Hopefully we’ll get this game.” The Stars this season can call on the experience of Adam Hall, who has played indoor cricket for Australia. The side will also benefit from the success

of the club’s T20 campaign last season, when it finished runners-up. “The T20 was really good,” Kemp said. “A few guys have gained some experience. Ricky was captain of that side and now he’s captain of the ones, so it was a good experience for him.” In other matches, Udara Ranasinghe put on a show for Old Paradians. Ranasinghe took 9-22 to help his side skittle Lower Plenty for 92 then he top scored with 45, as the Old Paradians finished the day 4-82. Heidelberg made 5-220 off 52 overs against Greensborough in the other match to get started. In the Barclay Shield, play got under way in three of the five matches. Plenty is in trouble at 8-64 against Diamond Creek, Montmorency is 7-75 against Epping and Bundoora will resume at 8-128 against Rosanna.

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Victorian Turf Cricket Association teams were given the day off on Saturday. The association cancelled all matches on Saturday morning, due to the wet weather. The top three divisions will likely have their one-day matches rescheduled, while the fourth and fifth divisions two-day matches will now become one-dayers.

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Bundoora RSL still remains without a win in Bowls Victoria Pennant Premier Division. RSL proved no match for Clayton on Saturday, losing 105 (18)-70 (0). Luke Aiello and Dean O’Neill’s rinks both fell just short for RSL. Whittlesea settled for nine points, with the wet weather meaning no play was possible against Yarraville-Footscray. In division 1, section 1, Lalor won against Werribee. In division 2, section 2, Craigieburn and Epping RSL shared the points with no play possible. FOR MORE SPORT, VISIT Web: starweekly.com.au Northern Star Weekly @starweeklysport @star_weekly

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Former Opal signs on to lead Hume City Broncos

Former Australian Opal Dee Butler has signed as coach of Hume City Broncos. (Supplied)

Former Australian Opal Dee Butler has signed on as coach of Hume City Broncos. Butler, who has coached Bullen Boomers and Diamond Valley in the Big V competition against the Broncos, was last week announced as the women’s coach for next season. The Broncos were forced to make a quick decision when this year’s coach Michael Thomas had to step down because of work commitments. Butler said she felt it was the right time to step back into head coaching. “It is a kind of a turnaround, I was always coaching against them [Hume City],” she said. “I know them as having a loud crowd and as a well-run club. I’m excited to be on board.” Butler, who had her second child in February, was this year an assistant coach for the Diamond Valley men’s team in the South Eastern Australia Basketball League. She said she was looking to get back into a head coaching role. After a meeting with

Broncos vice president Glen Milner “it went from there”. Butler said she had heard a lot of good things within the basketball community about the Broncos. The fact they are a family club was one of the things that attracted her. Butler said after meeting with the Broncos players on Wednesday night she believed most of the group was looking to return. “We’ve been going through the roster and most of the players are looking to come back … We’ll start discussing how we move forward and recruiting. “Hopefully we’ll get some drawcard players to Broadmeadows.” Butler said one area she was keen to focus on, was continuing to grow the relationship between the women’s and youth league women’s teams. Butler has had an extensive playing career, which included playing for the Australian Opals, playing internationally and being

named a WNBL life member. She will juggle her commitments with the Broncos with that of coaching the Australian under-19 girls team. She has also been named coach of the Victorian under-20 team for the national titles. “Any experience I gain through that program, I can bring it back to Hume,” she said. Broncos’ president Peter Jackson said that Butler’s recruitment was a significant coup for the club. “We have been able to secure a highly credentialed women’s coach who is currently working within the national system, it’s a testament to our club’s reputation, positive culture and its strong commitment to providing opportunities for our female athletes to realise their potential to compete at the highest levels of the sport,” he said. Tara Murray

Washout forces games to one-dayers

James Bonnici top scored with 88. (Damian Visentini)

Kookas lay groundwork By Tara Murray Rivergum is hoping to get its season back on track in the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield. The Kookas find themselves in the unusual position of sitting 0-2 after a disappointing first couple of rounds. They were much happier with their performance on day one against Keon Park. While many games across the city were interrupted or washed out, the Kookas batted their 80 overs to finish on 5-239 at the weekend. Kookas captain-coach Gary Bell said the target wasn’t far off what they had hoped for before the innings started. “We thought the rain would come early and we should be right for the rest of the day,” he said. “It wasn’t easy to bowl when the ball got wet and we didn’t get our value for shots. “If we could have got 250 we thought it would have been a pretty good score in those

conditions, so maybe we were 10 runs short. “It was better than being bowled out for 180.” James Bonnici top scored with 88, while Bell scored 63. The two put on nearly 100 runs for the second partnership at nearly a run a ball. “At that stage, before I went out, it looked like we might have got 270, but we faltered a little,” Bell said. “It was pleasing to watch James. He had been a little lazy in the first couple of rounds.” The Kookas innings wasn’t without drama, with veteran Alex Jesensek having to retire hurt on 10 not out. Bell said they hoped Jesensek would be right for day two of the match. “He was nearly run out early on and hurt his back. He tried to bat on and batted for another 30 overs,” Bell said. “We think he’ll be OK. He’ll get some treatment during the week.” Bell said they were confident of getting the job done this week.

It will be double the action for the Kookas, with the Northern Region T20 competition getting under way on Tuesday night. The Kookas face Mernda, and Bell said they’re looking forward to it. “Training can be a bit lacklustre, so this puts a spring in your step,” he said. “We can get some practice for Saturday and having the pressure and bowling in the right spots.” The NMCA seemed to avoid the worst of the weekend rain, with most matches getting some play. In other Jika Shield matches, Bundoora Park is 1-12 in reply to Heidelberg West’s 220. Preston Baseballers made 8-209 from its overs against Rosebank, while Holy Trinity is in trouble at 7-101 against Preston YWC District. In the Quick Shield, the Cobras are 3-41 in reply to Dennis’ 130, while Fairfield is 4-45 chasing Donath’s 148. Cameron is 0-15 in replay to West Ivanhoe United’s 140.

Rain played havoc with the first round of two-day matches in Victorian Premier Cricket. While several matches got under way, rain caused issues across the board with just four first XI matches getting started. As per Premier Cricket rules, all first XI matches will revert to one-dayers next week, because no one claimed first innings points on Saturday. Greenvale Kangaroos and Geelong got 15 overs in their first XI game before heavy rain ended play. The Kangaroos started well and made 31 runs without the loss of a wicket. But Geelong got three wickets in quick succession, to go from 0-31 to 3-40. The Kangaroos steadied and were 3-61 when the game was called off. Captain-coach Matthew Love was unbeaten on 33 off 42 balls, while Bernard Kelly was six not out. Jake Reed had 2-27 for Geelong. However, those scores mean little now, with the scores wiped and the game changed to a one-dayer. That’s also the case for the second XI and fourth XI, with no one in those grades claiming points on Saturday. The Kangaroos second XI was 1-97 when play was halted against Geelong, while the Kangaroos were in control at 5-48 in the fourths match against Geelong. The third XI side’s match, also against Geelong, will remain as a two-day match, with one side in that grade already claiming first innings points. The Kangaroos are in trouble at 5-79. Meanwhile in Women’s Premier Cricket, Plenty Valley suffered its first loss of the one-day season on Sunday. Having won a rare two games in a row, the Bats were hoping to make it a hat trick against Melbourne. The Bats made 134, bowled out with three and half overs remaining. Sophie Reid held the innings together, with 55 not out. After losing an early wicket, Melbourne was cruising at 1-71 and well on track to get the runs. The Bats hit back taking four wickets, including 3-5 to have Melbourne 5-85. Melbourne steadied and were able to hit the winning runs with more than 10 overs remaining. Tara Murray 19 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ OCTOBER 23, 2018

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