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Tasty time in Thomastown The best of Thomastown’s food industry will be on display at the Taste of Thomastown Food Festival next month. Organised by Thomastown Neighbourhood House, the festival will celebrate Thomastown’s award-winning producers. Thomastown Neighbourhood House manager Justine Sless said the festival aimed to “put a good spin on a suburb that doesn’t have a great reputation”. “It’s not a well-known fact there are so many world-class producers in the area,” she said. “If it is in your deli basket, it was probably made in Thomastown. “We are the gateway to the City of Whittlesea geographically. We want to promote pride in Thomastown.” Festival producers such as Bertocchi, That’s Amore Cheese and Olinana Foods will be offering free tastings and demonstrations throughout the day, while the Bubup Wilam Aboriginal Child and Family Centre will make lemon myrtle biscuits and damper. “I would love to see this festival grow and put the City of Whittlesea and Thomo on the map,” Ms Sless said. The festival will be on Saturday, September 7, from 10am-2pm at 52 Main Street. Details: thn.org.au Laura Michell
Tina Karam from Oliana, Giorgio Linguanti from That’s Amore and Bertocchi’s Angela Giarratana. (Marco De Luca)
New trial food for thought A three-month food waste recycling trial will be held in Whittlesea in an attempt to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. From October, a number of households that participate in the council’s garden waste bin program will be provided with caddies and compostable caddy bin liners, allowing them to recycle their food waste. The organic waste will be collected with garden waste and processed by SUEZ’s green waste processing facility in Cooper Street,
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where Whittlesea’s garden waste is currently taken. A report to the council’s August 6 meeting stated that an audit of garbage bins collected by the council found that more than 40 per cent of the weight of the waste material collected was food or garden waste.
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The report stated that recycling organic waste would reduce Whittlesea’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 41,529 tonnes a year – the equivalent of 9000 cars. Cr Emilia Lisa Sterjova said the trial was a great opportunity for Whittlesea. “Anyone who has watched the news will have seen that councils are sending their recycling waste to landfill and we have no idea what to do,” she said. “Waste going to landfill is destroying our environment. “We are looking at what else we can do. If we can eliminate any possibility of these [food]
scraps going to landfill, then why wouldn’t we?”. Cr Sam Alessi said a number of councils were already running food waste recycling programs and were achieving “fantastic results”. If the trial is successful, the council will introduce the service from February or March to all residents who participate in the garden waste bin program. Council officers estimate that a Whittlesea-wide food waste program will increase the cost of garden waste bins from $77 a year to $97.
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Mernda aquatic centre delay By Laura Michell A decision on the final details of a new aquatic centre at Mernda has been postponed by Whittlesea council. The council has decided to hold off on making a decision on the Mernda Aquatic and Indoor Sports Centre until after it considers a revised master plan for the Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve. The aquatic centre will be located within the reserve. It is not known when the master plan will be put to council, with chief executive Simon
Overland telling the August 6 council meeting that the document was “some time away”. Cr Tom Joseph said it made sense to develop the plan for the entire sports precinct before finalising plans for the aquatic centre. “[The aquatic centre] is a huge investment that the City of Whittlesea is going to make,” he said. “It’s very important we get this right – not just for now, but for the future generation. “We need to have the Mernda Regional Recreation Reserve master plan done as well. I have 3000 kids who play basketball in my ward
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and there are no basketball facilities. We need to cater for all sporting groups.” The council’s decision comes as council officers revealed it would cost an extra $11 million to build a 50-metre pool at the aquatic centre.
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Steph Brodie an d Bonnie Jenkinson from Dulux at the Craigieburn hospital. (Supplied)
Pet set’s new haven in Craigieburn An animal hospital offering subsidised veterinary care, a cattery, rehoming services and community workshops will soon open in Craigieburn. Second Chance Animal Rescue has built the Grasslands Avenue hospital to meet increasing demand for its services. Until now, the group has been based in Campbellfield. Founder Marisa Debattista said demand in the area for rescue and rehoming services – as well as discounted vet care – had snowballed in recent years. “Our Campbellfield shelter opened four years ago and we outgrew it within four months,” she
said. “[The animal hospital] is a dream we have had for a long time.” The hospital will have a vet service that will be open to the public and will also run a cattery, a respite program to care for pets of people experiencing family violence, puppy school, education workshops and kitten meditation sessions. Ms Debattista said helping people to be responsible pet owners was one of Second Chance Animal Rescue’s main aims. “There are a lot of people in the area that love their pets, but don’t have the financial means to desex them or feed them, so we offer a free or
Earlier costings put to the council suggested it would cost $49 million to build an aquatic centre with a 25-metre pool. A report to the August 6 meeting said extending the pool would increase the construction cost to $60 million and the expanded pool would cost the council an extra $150,000 a year to operate. More than 1600 people signed a petition calling for the council to include a 50-metre pool in the centre after it resolved in February to only develop business cases for a centre with and without a 25-metre pool.
heavily discounted service,” she said. “We are contacted on a daily basis by people who need help. The new premises means we can offer more help to more people.” The hospital was built with the help of a $200,000 grant from the state government’s Pick My Project program, as well as $40,000 from PETstock Assist. Dulux donated paint and sent volunteers to the hospital last week to decorate. It is hoped the animal hospital will be open by October.
Recycling waste from across Hume and Whittlesea is heading to landfill for a third week. The councils are among 33 Victorian councils left without access to a recycling facility after the Supreme Court declared SKM Recycling to be insolvent on August 2. The decision to wind up the company, which has a plant in Coolaroo, came a week after SKM notified councils it would temporarily cease accepting kerbside recycling collections. In a statement, Whittlesea council said it was considering all possibilities for the future of its recycling collections. “We just don’t have an answer yet,” the statement said. “We are working closely with other councils and the state and federal governments to find a solution to this recycling crisis.” Hume council released a statement saying it was seeking advice about its contract with SKM and was working with the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery group to understand the implications of the court decision. “Residents can still recycle through a range of initiatives, including soft plastic stations at supermarkets, including Coles and Woolworths,” the statement said. “If you have moved to a new house or have some big deliveries, you can drop off large quantities of paper and cardboard at a range of Visy facilities in Victoria, including in Campbellfield. “Residents also have the opportunity to drop off clean and sorted recyclables at council’s resource recovery centres in Campbellfield and Sunbury.”
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A campaign to upgrade 60 defibrillators across Northern Health’s centres has been kick-started by a $50,000 donation. The Northern Health Foundation recently launched the campaign, which aims to raise $450,000. Long-time Northern Health supporter Alex Robertson last month donated $50,000 to the campaign on behalf of the Australian Hotels Association Victoria. The money was raised during the AHA Victoria annual HotelCare Golf Day. Mr Robertson, who grew up in Epping, and his family have been supporters of The Northern Hospital for 20 years. Mr Robertson said he was passionate about giving back to the community.
“If there is any way that you can give back, seize the opportunity,” he said. “There is great joy in knowing you have helped someone else, even in a small way.” Northern Health cardiology director and divisional director of emergency services Bill van Gaal said the defibrillator upgrades would ensure the best equipment was available to northern suburbs residents experiencing heart failure. “While early CPR is crucial in the event of a cardiac arrest, defibrillators are ultimately what is needed to restart your heart,” he said. “It is important these are readily accessible and easy to use for our staff.” Laura Michell
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Whittlesea’s gaming addiction By Laura Michell More money was lost on poker machines at the Epping Plaza Hotel than any other gaming venue in Victoria, new data reveals. Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation figures show that $20.2 million was lost at the hotel in 2018-19. The figure is down slightly from the $20.8 million lost at the venue in 2017-18. The Epping Plaza Hotel was one of four Whittlesea venues in the top 10 venues for gaming losses in the state in 2018-19.
The Plough Hotel was third with $19.5 million lost, while the Bundoora Taverna was seventh ($17.9 million) and the Excelsior Hotel 10th ($16.4 million). One Hume venue – the Gladstone Park Hotel – made the list, with $17.7 million lost. Overall, $110.9 million was lost at Whittlesea venues and $111.7 million was lost at Hume venues. Alliance for Gambling Reform spokesman Tim Costello said he was appalled by the data. “I’m astounded to see the people of Whittlesea being taken advantage of to this
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extent, with four out of the top 10 losses at venues recorded in Victoria,” he said. “This is a serious concern for many reasons, not least being that poker machines lead to the loss of much more than money in the Whittlesea community.
“In extreme cases, poker machines cause the loss of lives due to suicide. Then there is the loss of homes, families, relationships, jobs, cars and much more due to gambling harm.” Gambling reform advocate Anna Bardsley said she longed for the day when she could drive around Whittlesea without seeing signs for pokies everywhere. “We are better than this as a state. We currently have one of the most progressive governments ever, yet we have these reprehensible machines sucking money out of people, causing immense harm,” she said.
A journey to Neverland Hume Anglican Grammar pupils will be transported to Neverland when they take to the stage later this month for their production Peter Pan Jr Jr. Primary pupils from the school’s Mickleham and Donnybrook campuses have spent the past eight months learning their lines and perfecting their songs and dance routines. Director Lynda O’Brien said almost 500 pupils would take part in the performances across three nights. “The story of Peter Pan tells us that it is never too late for all of us to love and nurture our sense of joy and excitement about the world we live in,” she said. “That imagination is a powerful tool to help us all create powerful communities of diversity and inclusion. “Our 46 lead actors, chosen from years 3 to 6, have learned their lines, studied their characters and rehearsed their songs. Many
of these talented students are sure to go on to future careers in the performing arts. “They have displayed maturity beyond their years to prepare, once more affirming the joy that comes from a collaborative musical experience.” Peter Pan Jr will be performed at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang from August 21- 23. Details: pracc.com.au/theatre/ upcoming-events Laura Michell
Students Ada, Nelly and Loredana will perform in Peter Pan Jr Jr. (Joe Mastroianni)
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Road interchange picks up speed By Laura Michell A Hume Freeway interchange at O’Herns Road is a step closer, with work about to start on stage two of the project. The contract for the second stage of the $103 million O’Herns Road upgrade was recently awarded to VEC Civil Engineering, following federal government approvals for the project. The upgrade is funded by the federal and state governments. The second stage of the project includes
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building new traffic light-controlled intersections along O’Herns Road at Edgars Road, Gateway Boulevard and Koukoura Drive. A diamond interchange providing direct access to the freeway will also be built, along with a new lane in each direction along O’Herns
Road between the freeway and Redding Rise. Federal Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Minister Alan Tudge said the work would begin as soon as possible. “This upgrade will improve access to the Hume Freeway and the surrounding northern suburbs, busting congestion in the area, and getting people home sooner and safer,” he said. “This region is experiencing extraordinary growth and this investment will help freight access overseas and interstate markets.” State Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the project would improve
connection and encourage economic activity and jobs across the Epping region. “This area of Melbourne is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country and this project is part of the government’s record investment in major infrastructure improvements to better connect communities,” she said. The work is expected to start this month and will be finished by mid-2021. Stage one of the project was completed in February and involved installing traffic lights at the intersection of O’Herns Road and High Street.
Traffic pain end in sight Work has finally started on the missing link in Whittlesea’s road network – the extension of Edgars Road. Whittlesea council and the Epping community have been campaigning for the extension of Edgars Road from Cooper Street and O’Herns Road for a number of years. They say the extension will provide an essential north-south connection and ease congestion around the High and Cooper streets precinct. Developer MAB Corporation has committed to delivering the one-kilometre stretch of road as part of its Alliance Business Park development. The developer says the work will be complete by late next year. MAB commercial and industrial general manager Michael Martin said residents currently faced extensive delays getting on to the Hume Freeway.
“MAB’s delivery of Edgars Road will unlock congestion for approximately 45,000 residents in Epping North and hundreds of businesses in the area,” he said. “The investment in road infrastructure being delivered for this area will immensely benefit local businesses, providing faster and easier access to the Hume Freeway, giving them a competitive advantage.” Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox said the Edgars Road announcement was a welcome outcome for local commuters and the community. “This is a very exciting announcement because we know traffic congestion is a huge issue in our community,” he said. “We’ve been working collaboratively with MAB to successfully deliver this integral road network upgrade.” Laura Michell
Scullin MP Andrew Giles, MAB Corporation’s David Hall, Thomastown MP Bronwyn Halfpenny and (at front) Whittlesea mayor Lawrie Cox. (Supplied)
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Family violence forum Health professionals are being invited to learn how to better support people experiencing family violence during a forum at The Northern Hospital later this week. The August 16 forum will focus on practical ways health professionals can be more supportive, approachable and effective in helping people deal with family violence. Speakers will include representatives from the Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault, North Western Mental Health, Australian Childhood Foundation and the Foundation House. Latest crime statistics show police responded to 7066 family violence incidents in Whittlesea and Hume between April, 2018, and March, 2019, up from 6256 in the previous 12 months.
Northern Health family violence project officer Natasha Knapic said the forum was aimed at increasing awareness about how and where to look for help. She said the speakers would help attendees gain an understanding of the resources available for a particularly vulnerable group. “There will be a session dedicated to mental health – as we know, this is a high-risk factor for people experiencing family violence,” she said. “The intersection between mental health and family violence is often poorly understood and these are misconceptions, that mental health is a driver of family violence.” Laura Michell
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MY PLACE Whittlesea Historical Society member David Ovenden has called Whittlesea home for 74 years. He recently helped the society organise a display of photos and artifacts collected from around town over the years. He speaks with Laura Michell. What’s your connection to the City of Whittlesea? I grew up in Church Street, Whittlesea, beginning 1945. What do you like about living in Whittlesea? I like that Whittlesea is still a bit of country yet so convenient to the city. What, if anything, would you like to change? I still have a dream about Whittlesea becoming a tourist centre connected to Melbourne by rail. My grandfather had the same dream. How long have you been involved with the Whittlesea Historical Society? It’s probably a couple of years now. I have always loved local history, it just took me a long time to get involved with the society. What do you think is the most important aspect of the history of Whittlesea?
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eing chosen to lead their school as school captain is one of the greatest privileges that students can be given at Loyola College. This year’s captains, Amelia Dunn and Harrison Mills, have used their role to give the 1350 students at the school a voice. Here they talk about what being school captain means to them and what they will take away from the school when they graduate at the end of the year.
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Amelia Dunn joined Loyola College in year 7 – the last of four children to attend the Catholic co-educational College. “Loyola has always been a welcoming school and my time here has been filled with highlights. A year 8 trip to a wildlife centre as part of my Indonesian studies stands out. We learned about the animals at the centre in Indonesian – it was an interesting way to learn the language. House athletics and House swimming carnivals are fun and bring different year levels
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and friends together. House assemblies and House activities ensure that students have friends in the years above and below them. I knew a fair bit about Loyola before I came here because of my siblings – and they were the ones who encouraged me to apply for captaincy. I thought I could help behind the scenes with organising and planning events, and encouraging students to participate, so I put my hand up. After a written application, a speech, interviews and a student and staff vote, I was chosen, and I was ecstatic. I’m on a College committee and the Loyola Student Council where members put forward to the principal any ideas students have that would benefit the school. During the summer holidays, Loyola hosted school captains from other Jesuit schools around Australia. We stayed at Loyola for three days, talked about leadership and what we want to achieve this year, and travelled around Melbourne together.
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This year I’m studying maths methods, English, legal studies, economics and I’m doing an accelerated university subject – accounting. Loyola College has taught me to be approachable, hard-working and to recognise the value of good friendships.”
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Harrison Mills also joined Loyola College in year 7. With a keen interest in the arts, next year he hopes to gain a place at Victorian College of the Arts. “I got lost on my first day at Loyola and was 40 minutes late to class. Ms Crowe found me wandering from building to building, helped me to class and told me there was no need to stress – that was my first good impression of this school. From entering the Dante Alighieri poetry competition to going on a tour of Italy and immersing myself in the culture – Loyola has allowed me to have some of the best times in my life.
In year 11 I was the public speaking and debating captain and I thought being school captain would be a good way to be involved in school and to make positive changes. I was in disbelief – but happy – when I was chosen for the role. My favourite part of being captain is when we put forward an idea, discuss it with teachers and change happens. I’m currently working with our principal, Mr Favrin, on reviewing the Personal Development program for students across the school. I’m studying art, Italian, further mathematics and English and last year I did VCE hospitality and psychology and I’d like to study a Bachelor of fine arts next year. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned at Loyola is to listen to other people because when you work with others, that’s when you make progress.” Sarah Marinos
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The Probus Club of Craigieburn meets on the second Monday of each month at the Craigieburn Sporting Club, Craigieburn Road. The group offers fellowship and friendship for active retirees. ■ 8339 7340
Budding scientists are invited to celebrate Science Week at Whittlesea library, 57 Laurel Street, on Saturday, August 17, 10.30-11am, by making a rain cloud in a jar. Bring your own jar. ■ 9716 3028
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Enrol in a retail skills course, take part in sewing sessions or learn how to make Boomerang Bags and up-cycle toys at Thomastown Neighbourhood House, 52 Main Street, during semester two. ■ 8376 6937 Pick up fresh produce from local farmers and producers at the South Morang Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17, 9am-1pm at the Whittlesea Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard. ■ 9217 2346
Family history
Learn how to use Ancestry and Find my Past to learn more about your family history on Monday, August 26, at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, 1-2pm. ■ 9437 8189
Coffee club
Meet other local business owners over coffee and cake at the Whittlesea Coffee Club’s next meeting on Friday, August 30, 9-10.30am, at The Promenade Cafe, 4/1 The Promenade, South Morang. ■ 9217 2278
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Due to popular demand, Broadmeadows library will host another trivia night. Get a team together and compete for prizes on Thursday, August 22, 7-9.30pm at 1093 Pascoe Vale Road. ■ 9356 6900
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Join the Lalor library charity knitting group to knit items for local, national and
The Metro Tunnel will make your journey easier no matter how you decide to travel Some of Melbourne’s busiest train lines – Sunbury, Cranbourne and Pakenham – will run exclusively through the new Metro Tunnel. It will untangle the City Loop, Melbourne’s biggest bottleneck. The Metro Tunnel will create room for additional passengers during peak times on the Craigieburn and Upfield lines and cut travel times to Parkville and St Kilda Road by up to 40 minutes a day. With more frequent trains carrying more people to destinations across Melbourne, the Metro Tunnel will also help take cars off our busy roads. From 2 September, Flinders Street eastbound will be closed between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street for up to three years. Thanks for your patience as we build the Metro Tunnel. For more information about road disruptions in the CBD, visit metrotunnel.vic.gov.au
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Join in free outdoor fitness classes at Cloverton in Kalkallo, Monday to Saturday during the school term. Live Life Get Active offers classes in cross-training, yoga and boxing at the Stockland Cloverton sales and information centre, corner Dwyer Street and Design Way. ■ livelifegetactive.com
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South Morang was switched on and it paid off with the side through to the Northern Football League women’s division 2 second semi-final. The Lions put in a strong performance against Heidelberg, with the side able to keep the Tigers goalless. Lions coach Gary Moran said it surprised him how switched on the group was coming into the game. Many of the players haven’t played finals before. “They all turned up full of confidence and ready to go,” he said. “It’s always a good thing.” That converted on the field, with the Lions kicking three goals in the opening quarter. There would be only one more goal kicked for the rest of the game, with the Lions winning 4.8 (32)-0.2 (2). Moran said he was happy with how the game played out. “They played pretty well,” he said.
“We started pretty strong and kicked three goals in the first quarter. “We would have liked to have kicked a few more goals, but Heidelberg played well too. “It was a bit wet under foot, a bit like wet weather football.” It was all single goal kickers for the Lions, with their experienced players leading the way. Cherie and Demi-Lee Hallett, along with Cassie Hurst, were named their best. Moran said they were among the group of players that had been the standouts all season. “The top five or six players have been consistent for pretty much the whole season. “They have been the main driving force. Having Paris Schmiedel has added something as well.” The win sets up a semi-final with VU Western Spurs 2, with a grand final spot on the line. The loser will play in the preliminary final. Moran said they were looking forward to the
challenge of facing the Spurs. The Spurs, who had the weekend off, are undefeated this year. The two teams only faced each other once, back in round one, with the Spurs winning 45-0. “It’s a fairly big task against VU,” Moran said. “We don’t know what to expect and we don’t know how we will go. “I haven’t seen them play apart from the first time we played them. “The side we had that day, had five or six players who stood in for us. “They are a good side, but so are we.” Moran said they weren’t happy to settle with just one finals win – they were aiming for the grand final. “If things don’t go our way, hopefully we’ll get another crack at them in the grand final.” In the elimination final, Eltham defeated Darebin Falcons. Tara Murray
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Winners are grinners: Hume City celebrates after winning the Dockerty Cup. (Mark Avellino/Football Victoria)
Hume claims club first By Tara Murray Hume City has claimed its first senior piece of silverware, winning the Dockerty Cup on Saturday night. In a night that will go down in club history, Hume came away with a 1-0 win against the Melbourne Knights, which was chasing its 10th Dockerty Cup premiership. Hume City coach Nick Hegarty said it was an amazing feeling for the club with many supporters making the trek to Kingston Heath for the grand final. “It’s a really good feeling for not only myself, the players and staff, but the club in general,” he said. “It’s been a long time coming and it’s been a really good season. “People involved years and years ago put together a team for the juniors and put in a lot of blood, sweat and tears. “To have this kind of success, winning trophies, gives back to them and we can all unite and celebrate the hard work put in.
“We’re rapt, hopefully it’s only the start.” Despite the Knights having more finals experience, it was Hume that got the upper hand early. James Brown got the breakthrough with a top corner strike in the 28th minute to give Hume the lead. That would be the only goal of the game. Hegarty said they had the ascendancy in the first half and were able to hold on. “Come half-time, we weren’t up by as many goals as we would have liked,” he said. “At 1-0 you’re always under pressure and one moment could change the game. “The boys stood strong and I haven’t seen a group in my career that wanted to win as much.” Stevie Hewitt was awarded the best on ground medal. Hegarty said it was a brilliant team performance. “We play a really team oriented style,” he said. “If we have five or six players in form, we’re hard to beat.
“They are a really young group and they are starting to realise how good winning feels and it adds to the level of maturity. “Hopefully they’ll aspire to get more from that.” Hume still has two more opportunities this season to add some more silverware to the collection. It is still alive in the FFA Cup, and returns to National Premier League action this weekend, when it again faces the Knights. Hegarty said it was a dead rubber in relation to finals positions, but there would possibly be some spice following the Dockerty Cup final. It doesn’t get any easier for Hume which faces Adelaide Olympic on August 28, before the opening round of NPL finals. Hegarty said they would continue to enjoy the journey. “It’s never-ending at the moment,” he said. “We just have to put in the best performance we can on the day. Sometimes you’re a victim of your own success, but long may it continue and we keep winning.”
Laurimar held off a determined Greensborough in the Northern Football League women’s division 3 qualifying final. Playing finals for the first time, the Power were able to hold strong in the final quarter to come away with a 4.1 (25)-3.5 (23) win. Power assistant coach Scott Toull said it was exciting for the club. “It was nerve-wracking,” he said. “Some haven’t played finals before and they’re excited and looking forward to the next one. “A few have been here since the start of the club when we were being beaten fairly convincingly.” Toull said there were some nerves heading into the game as they tried to focus on this week, despite knowing they had a double chance if needed. “We kicked the first goal … early to keep the pressure up,” he said. “It went their way in the second quarter and led by 10 points at half-time. “We told the girls to knuckle down and we kicked two goals to get the margin back out.” The Power got the margin out to nine points when they kicked the first goal of the final quarter. Greensborough wasn’t going away without a fight and kicked the next goal to bring it back within a goal. Toull said they were able show their determination in the dying minutes to hold on. “They had a lot of the ball in their half,” he said. “The girls didn’t panic and they knew what to do. “There was a telling determination.” Nicole Aldridge kicked two goals for the Power and was the best forward on the ground. Sarah Scheggia, who did a tagging job, was named the Power’s best, while Carly Cooper was strong at half-back. The win puts the Power into the main semi-final against VU Western Spurs 3, with the winner through to the grand final. “They are pretty excited,” Toull said. Hurstbridge won the elimination final against Montmorency 2. Tara Murray 13 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 13, 2019
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Disappointing Hume City crashes out of finals Hume City Broncos will be keen to forget its exit from the Big V women’s state championship finals. After an impressive season, during which they finished equal on wins in second place, the Broncos were knocked out in the semi-finals by the Werribee Devils. There weren’t many positives for the Broncos on Saturday night – they lost all four quarters on the way to a 73-51 loss. Their last quarter was their worst, scoring just eight points. Broncos coach Dee Butler said it was a bitterly disappointing way to exit the finals. “It was awful,” she said. “Credit to them [Werribee] they wanted it more than us. We
wanted it too, but didn’t perform at our best on the night. “We had little contributions from players who had been reliable throughout the whole season. “We went away from what was working with Werribee’s pressure. “Werribee are a class team and even when we play our best, they are tough to beat.” You only had to look at the statistics to see where it went wrong for the Broncos. The Broncos lost the rebounds 50-33, despite it usually being a strength. Known for a spread of points scorers, they had just two players score double figures. Nicole Zammit top-scored with 13 points
while Bianca Babic had 11 points. Imports Azia Bishop [zero points] and BreAnna Brock [three points], who had averaged 32 points between them a game, didn’t have much impact at all. Butler said it was frustrating to watch. “We had a size advantage and needed to have some possession,” she said. “We didn’t look after the ball as well as we should have. “We needed some more impact from the post players.” Butler said Jessica Azzopardi, who provided a spark off the bench, was the one positive. Butler said it was hard to explain what had happened on Saturday night.
She said an interrupted back half of the season hadn’t helped. “We had four players miss games and three diagnosed with influenza a few weeks ago. “Coach out as well. Luck didn’t go our way. “It was a disappointing way to finish.” Butler said the season end didn’t do justice to the group and she was hoping they would look back at the season as a whole as a good one. “Sport can be cruel,” she said. “It was a really poor game and it’s cut-throat. “Hopefully we’ve got the maturity to reflect on what was a great season and reflect on the good games.” Tara Murray
Broncos close in on title By Tara Murray Hume City Broncos have a shot at claiming a second Big V men’s state championship title. The Broncos are through to this year’s grand final series against the McKinnon Cougars and are keen to add to their only title, won back in 2004. The Broncos did it the hard way in the semi-finals, coming from 1-0 down against Hawthorn Magic to claim the series 2-1. The Broncos levelled the series on Saturday night, with their first finals victory in 12 years. The match went down to the wire, with the Broncos winning 108-104 in overtime. Broncos coach Matt Foster said it wasn’t the prettiest of games. It’s the second time this season the Broncos have beaten the Magic in overtime. “It was a pretty good game, but neither side played fantastic basketball,” Foster said. “It was a typical finals match with a lot of tired bodies out there.” The Broncos led by eight points heading into the final break, before the Magic kicked it up a notch. The Broncos responded to level the scores and then outscored the Magic 13-9 in the final quarter. “They hit some big shots and are coached really well,” Foster said. “A lot of shooters got open. We lost our way a bit, but showed character to get back to a draw.” Jamal Shabazz and Jake Martin scored 25 points each, while Jordan Coleman scored 21 points. The Broncos had to back it up on Sunday in a do or die game. This time they did it a lot easier, winning 118-93. Foster said they had more legs to run out the game better. “We had fresh legs and had the ability to rotate deeper,” he said. “We made some shots and went back to the style that we wanted to play. It was a high tempo game and we got some confidence and got going.” Foster said it was hard to contain the excitement late in the game when the result was sealed. He said they had plenty of support, with the Broncos fans outnumbering the Magic supporters at the game on Sunday. Seven players scored double figures for the Broncos in a strong team performance. Coleman top scored with 27 points, while Shabazz scored 23 points. Foster said the plan pre-season was to make the grand final, now the hard work begins. The Broncos face minor premiers McKinnon Cougars in a best of three grand final series. Game one is at Broadmeadows, with game two and, if needed game three, the following weekend at McKinnon. McKinnon won its semi final series against Casey Cavaliers 2-0. Foster said they have a challenge ahead. “They have the big three,” he said. “They beat us twice at home and we beat them at their court. Hopefully we can get the first game at home.” 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY \ AUGUST 13, 2019
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Eagles fall at first final Craigieburn Eagles will have to win two games on the road if they are to make the Big V men’s division 2 grand final series. The Eagles got off to the worst possible start against Southern Peninsula Sharks, to trail in the semi-final series 1-0. While game one was at home for the Eagles, it didn’t help them at all. The Eagles trailed by nine points after a high scoring first quarter. It was an even second quarter, but the Sharks extended the margin out to 12 points. It was a better start to the second half. The Eagles won the quarter 25-20 and went into the last quarter trailing by seven points and with momentum. But the last quarter would be the Eagles worst, outscored 31-9. In a quarter riddled with turnovers, the Eagles failed to score in the last three and half minutes, allowing the Sharks to blow out the margin. Overall, the Sharks had 29 more field goal attempts, showing their dominance. Damon Smith top scored with 29 points, shooting at 64 per cent from the field. Only Liam Watt with 21 points also scored double figures. The Sharks need to win game two on Saturday night to take the series all the way. Game three will be on Sunday if needed. It was better news for the Eagles youth league men’s division 2 side, which won its semi-final against Chelsea Gulls, 97-68. Jamal Shabazz was one of the stars for Hume City Broncos at the weekend. (Shawn Smits)
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205/65x15LT
205/65x16LT
$109
pUnctUre repair VoUcHer
$129
$160
$179
SAVE $10 Excludes some 4WD and Luxury vehicles.
12423235-SN32-19 10078758-01
195/65x15
$115
starts from
sale Up to 20% off all stock
Michelin Passenger tyres /PerFOrMance 195/60x15
lift kit
Trading Hours | Monday - Friday • 8aM - 5.30pM | saTurday • 8aM - 4pM
THoMasTown, 45 wood sT
pH 9466 4155 www.2tuffwheelsandtyres.com.au
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