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Rally behind Paige
The Whittlesea community is rallying behind a young South Morang woman who has been told she has just 12 months to live. Paige Rowe, 24, was diagnosed with brain cancer at 18 years-old after receiving a knock to the head while playing football. She underwent a number of surgeries and had chemotherapy before being told she was in remission a few years ago. But late last year, a surveillance scan found the cancer had returned. Surgeons operated to remove a tumour and Paige was waiting to begin chemotherapy when she was hospitalised with meningitis, which
caused swelling on her brain. A shunt was inserted to reduce the fluid build up. But in late December, Paige was told another tumour had grown and the cancer had been upgraded to a stage four Glioblastoma Multiforme and was inoperable. Paige, who played and coached football at South Morang Football Club, said she was trying to stay positive. Family friends have launched fundraisers to help her achieve a life-long dream of travelling to the UK. She hopes to visit Harry Potter world and visit the sites from the Game of Thrones. She would also like to go to Amsterdam to visit Anne Frank’s house.
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Mum Debra said the diagnosis had “completely devastated” the family, adding they were blown away by the generosity of the community. “We have always been a family that volunteered to help others through different sporting organisations mainly but it’s never expected to be returned. It’s very humbling,” she said. “[The fundraisers] will make a huge
difference to Paige. It’s been her dream to finish uni and then travel. She was six weeks short of completing her nursing degree when the latest tumour grew back.” Family friend Leeanne Pemberton, who is helping organise a trivia night to raise money, hopes the fundraisers will help Paige make the most of her time. “Cancer might take her life, but it won’t take her happiness and her family time,” she said. A trivia night will be held on March 28 at Epping Memorial Hall. Tickets cost $40. Details: Leeanne on 0407 093 803. A Go Fund Me page has also been set up to help Paige get to the UK. It has so far raised more than $14,500. Details: bit.ly/2R9dXfG
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Private partners for Mernda pool By Laura Michell Whittlesea YMCA and other private entities will be asked to consider helping to cover the cost of an aquatic and indoor sports centre planned for Mernda. Whittlesea council is considering using a public private partnership model to fund the Mernda Aquatic and Indoor Sports Centre (MAISC), with councillors voting last month to approach Whittlesea YMCA about a possible partnership. The council will also hold discussions
with community groups such as Whittlesea Community Connections and DPV Health about including community and health and wellness services at the centre under a joint partnership agreement. The decision to seek external funding for the project follows a notice of motion to the December 17 council meeting, in which mayor Emilia Lisa Sterjova and Cr Ricky Kirkham urged the council to seeking alternative ways of funding the project. “Council’s restricted budget position may prevent the delivery of a facility that caters for the community’s needs
if alternative options are not explored,� the notice of motion said. “It is crucial that council is proactive and innovative in exploring partnerships to reduce costs and deliver quality community outcomes.� The council will also seek community feedback about the centre, specifically in relation to the inclusion of a 50-metre swimming pool, large-scale water play areas, and indoor netball and basketball courts in stage one of the project. The inclusion of a 50-metre pool in the aquatic centre has been a contentious issue for the council. Residents began campaigning for a
50-metre lap pool in February after the council decided to develop business cases for an aquatic centre with and without a 25-metre lap pool. At the time, the council said it could not afford to build a 50-metre pool. The council later agreed to cost a 50-metre pool, before deferring making a decision about the final details of the pool until February 2020. “The MAISC is council’s largest-ever capital investment. As such, we must deliver value for money and ensure that the community ultimately shapes this important project,� the notice of motion said.
Charges over waste stockpiles
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Declutter for bushfire appeal Whittlesea residents can declutter their homes while helping to raise money for bushfire-affected communities. The Whittlesea Food Collective, which is led by Whittlesea Community Connections, is hosting Whittlesea’s Big Garage Sale next month, with all proceeds being donated to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal and local CFA volunteers. Whittlesea Community Connections chief executive Alex Haynes said the garage sale was an opportunity for the community to come together to help other communities in need.
“A lot of people started collecting things and then the word came through money should be collected instead. This is a way for people to perhaps sell the things they collected and help that way,� she said. “We hope it will help people feel connected to the wider community.� The Whittlesea Food Collective is asking for people to donate “items of high quality� to the garage sale, including old computer, PlayStation or Xbox games; DVDs, CDs or vinyl records; kids toys; camping equipment; art work; exercise equipment; garden tools; good quality or near-new clothes, shoes and handbags; old
sports gear; and kitchen items such as baking dishes , bowls and cutlery. Donations can be dropped off at The Whittlesea Food Collective at building D, Melbourne Polytechnic, corner Cooper Street and Dalton Road, Epping on January 29 and 30 from 2-5pm, February 3 from 2-5pm, February 5 from 9am-noon and 5-7pm and February 7 from 2-7pm. Whittlesea’s Big Garage Sale will be held on Sunday, February 9, 1-4pm. Details: contact@foodcollective.org.au or 0460 446 856. Laura Michell
The alleged mastermind behind the illegal dumping of millions of litres of dangerous chemicals in the warehouse that erupted in the 2018 Tottenham fire is facing more than 50 charges over similar stockpiling at five other sites. Graham Leslie White, 58, has been charged with 55 offences under the Dangerous Goods Act, consisting of 11 offences for each of the four warehouses he occupied in Epping and one in Campbellfield. WorkSafe is alleging that White failed to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any fire or explosion of dangerous goods that were under his control, despite knowing this failure could endanger the safety or health of people, property or the environment. White is also accused of breaching a series of regulations and failing to notify WorkCover of the presence of an excess quantity of dangerous goods at each site. WorkSafe is continuing to investigate White’s involvement in the Tottenham chemical stockpile and has taken control of the removal of up to 10 million litres of waste still sitting at the site. United Firefighters Union branch secretary Peter Marshall welcomed the charges against White. “Illegal dumpers create toxic timebombs that make an already dangerous job unacceptably more dangerous,� he said. “Aside from the exposure to toxic chemicals, not knowing what is in those illegal warehouses is like trying to fight a fire with one arm tied behind your back.� Benjamin Millar
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Rescue a friend for life With National Pet Adoption Day around the corner, Craigieburn residents are being urged to consider rescuing a furry new friend. Craigieburn PETstock is taking part in the sixth annual National Pet Adoption Day next month for locals to learn about the process of adopting a rescue animal. PETstock Assist charity and events co-ordinator Jess Guilfoyle is calling on locals to be open-minded and think differently about adopting a pet. “We want people to be open to different types of animals and breeds, to make considered and sustainable choices,” she said. “Contrary to popular belief many animals are surrendered to rescue groups through no
fault of their own. “We’re encouraging all animal-lovers to attend adoption day to meet pets in need, educate themselves on adoption and reconsider any biases they may have towards rescue animals. “All pets deserve a safe and loving forever home and through initiatives like this we hope to break the cycle of pet homelessness.” National Pet Adoption Day is on Saturday, February 15 at PETstock Craigieburn,Craigieburn Central, 340 Craigieburn Road between 10am-2pm.
Soccer has a new home in Doreen following the opening of the community soccer development at Painted Hills Reserve. The $9.6 million soccer development and community pavilion was funded by Whittlesea council and the state government, through the Growing Suburbs Fund. The centre will be home to the newly-formed Doreen United Soccer Club but can also be used for community events. It includes two floodlit pitches, a pavilion with four change rooms, a kitchen and meeting space.
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Petition calls for CEO return By Laura Michell Close to 200 Whittlesea council employees have signed a petition calling for former chief executive Simon Overland to be reinstated. Cr Lawrie Cox attempted to table the petition at the December 17 council meeting at the request of staff, but was prevented from doing so. He will now try to table the petition at the February 4 council meeting. Cr Cox said the petition had been signed by 187 people prior to December 17, but he has
since been advised that there are more staff members who wish to add their names to it. The petition says council staff believe Mr Overland’s contract was terminated without reasonable justification, adding the decision had been detrimental to staff wellbeing. “Twenty-five per cent of full time staff signed it ... I think that is fairly significant itself,” Cr Cox said. “There’s not too many CEOS that enjoy that support.” The petition followed Cr Cox’s calls for the council to reinstate Mr Overland, amid
concerns the decision to terminate his contract had exposed the council to significant damage. As reported by Star Weekly last month, Cr Cox said Mr Overland’s contract was terminated without a reason – as was the case when former chief executive Michael Wootten was axed by the council in March 2017. “The council needs to rethink its position and reverse its decision to reinstate Simon Overland prior to any proceedings commencing,” Cr Cox said. Star Weekly understands that Mr Overland’s termination has been referred to the Fair Work
Commission. Mr Overland is the third chief executive to be shown the door at Whittlesea council since April 2016. The council is currently being monitored by former Geelong council interim administrator Yehudi Blacher. Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek appointed Mr Blacher last month to oversee the council in light of the instability in senior management over the past three years. Mr Blacher will be at the council until June 30.
Summer of movies Grab a picnic blanket and some popcorn and relax with the family at outdoor movie sessions across Hume over the next two months. The free movies will be running in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Tullamarine and Sunbury until the end of March as part of the council’s Summer Sessions. Mayor Carly Moore encouraged families to enjoy the warmer weather, family entertainment and free outdoor movies. “Each evening is a relaxed, fun outing for people of all ages and a great way to catch-up with friends or get to know your neighbours,” she said. “Bring a picnic blanket, chairs and your friends and family to enjoy the great entertainment on offer.” Happy Feet will be showing at Broadmeadows Town Park on Sunday, January 26; Aladdin will screen at Newbury Park in Craigieburn on Saturday, February 1; Secret Life of Pets 2
will be on at Tullamarine’s Leo Dineen Reserve on Friday, February 21; and Finding Nemo will be on at Sunbury Village Green on Saturday, March 28. Cr Moore said the Summer Sessions were the start of Hume’s calendar of major events for 2020. “The much-anticipated Craigieburn Festival will take place in March and the Broadmeadows Street Festival will return in April,” she said. Details: www.hume.vic.gov.au/events Laura Michell
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Animal cruelty cases on the rise By Laura Michell Complaints about animal cruelty have increased in Hume and Whittlesea in the past year, according to new data. An RSPCA Victoria analysis of animal cruelty reports reveals 410 reports were made in Hume in 2018-19, up from 376 in 2017-18. The RSPCA received 383 complaints about animals in Whittlesea, up from 311. The organisation received 11,638 animal cruelty reports in total. Geelong recorded the highest number of
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complaints (617). RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said she was disappointed to note that neglect made up the highest proportion of animal cruelty concerns across the state. “Neglect is a form of cruelty, and it is heartbreaking to know so many animals
continue to suffer across our state due to lack of basic care,” Dr Walker said. “The 2018-19 animal cruelty report statistics clearly illustrate the need for further education and for people to seek help if they are having trouble providing basic care for their animals.” Other animal cruelty complaints commonly related to concerns about hygiene, grooming and housing conditions; reports of underweight animals, sick and injured animals not receiving veterinary treatement; concerns about animals being beaten or wounded; and abandoned animals. Reports were most commonly made
about dogs and puppies, followed by cats and kittens, and horses. Dr Walker said while reports of cruelty had increased, it was an indication of the high standards Victorians expected for good animal welfare. “Looking at these figures, it’s easy to feel disheartened. However, it’s affirming that each individual report made to our inspectorate represents a person who has acted on their concern for an animal,” she said. “The individuals who make these reports give voice to vulnerable animals who can’t speak for themselves.”
Governor visits gorge Residents affected by last month’s fire at Plenty Gorge Parklands, and emergency services workers involved in controlling the blaze have met with Victorian Governor Linda Dessau. Ms Dessau visited the gorge earlier this month to speak with nearby residents about how the fire affected them. She also attended a morning tea to thank the CFA, MFB, police, Parks Victoria and Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning for their work controlling the fire. A fire started in the Tanunda Wetlands area of Plenty Gorge Parklands about 9am on December 30. Parks Victoria said strong winds caused the fire to spread south-east, with embers carried outside the park onto council land and into residential areas up to five streets away. An emergency warning was issued for Bundoora, Greensborough and Mill Park, urging people to take shelter. Many people
chose to evacuate their homes. According to Parks Victoria, about 58 hectares of parkland was burnt. The cause of the fire being investigated by police. Plenty Gorge Parklands remains closed south of Gorge Road. Parks Victoria said the length of the closure would depend on a range of factors, including the weather and the way the environment recovers after the fire. Laura Michell
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Planning concerns spark audit By Laura Michell Whittlesea council will audit all applications and approvals of commercial and retail developments and residential developments comprising more than five dwellings that have been submitted to the council over the past five years. The probity audit will be carried out by the council’s audit and risk committee in response to an item of urgent business raised by Cr Sam Alessi at the December 17 council meeting. Cr Alessi raised the urgent business in
response to the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) investigation into allegations of corruption around planning and property development in Casey. Cr Alessi urged his colleagues to audit applications and approvals dating back 10 years, however a majority of councillors opted for a five-year audit instead. Whittlesea councillors have asked for the audit and risk committee to list any developments with which a number of individuals who have been named in the IBAC
hearings, including developer John Woodman, were involved. Councillors have requested a list detailing the date of the development application and approval; what rezoning or planning permit application was involved in the development; and the names of lobbyists, planners, developers, landowners or other individuals who made representations to the council about the developments. If needed, the council will seek advice about referring the committee’s findings to IBAC. Cr Lawrie Cox said the audit was necessary because the council was aware of a company
named in the IBAC hearings being involved in developments in Whittlesea. “I’ve got some real concerns,” he said. “This is about making sure things are above board, and if not, giving them to IBAC to be cleared up. “We need to get ahead of the problem rather than sit back and let it steamroll.” Whittlesea council is not the only council examining its planning decisions, with Kingston councillors last month requesting a special audit of all development approvals from the past 15 years.
Catch a suburban wave The surf’s up at Urbnsurf, with the Tullamarine park opening its doors to the public last week. The $28 million surf park near Melbourne Airport opened on January 6 after two months of testing to achieve the perfect waves. The park is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Ubnsurf founder Andrew Ross said the park has been seven years in the making. He said the park strived to make surfing easier and more accessible by providing sage, convenient and reliable breaks that create perfect waves day and night. “Whether it’s learning how to stand up on a board for the first time, or pulling in to challenging barrels without having to travel for hours or be at the mercy of the elements, Urbnsurf Melbourne is set to become a new hub for the Victorian surf community and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike,” he said.
Urbnsurf features multiple surfing zones, accommodation beginners, experienced surfers and everyone in between. Details:urbnsurf.com Laura Michell
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Foot pain is extremely common, affecting more than 80% of people at some point in their lives, with heel pain being the most common of all human foot complaints. Despite their frequency, these conditions are often mismanaged and incorrectly treated, leaving many sufferers spending time and money on treatments without long-term solutions or relief.
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But why are such common problems seemingly so hard to treat effectively? We asked Dr. David Kavanagh from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, who have treated some of the worlds best athletes and are one of Australia’s leading foot, knee & leg pain experts.
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“Besides the fact that the foot is one of the bodies most complex structures and we are on them all the time, there are two major reasons foot pain and particularly heel pain treatment is often ineffective, especially long-term. Either only the symptoms are being addressed, and not the underlying cause, or the exact nature of the condition is not being identified or understood.”
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For example, most heel pain is incorrectly assumed to be an inflammatory condition but it is nearly always a result of nerve impingement or tissue degeneration. Tissue thickening is often mistaken for inflammation, contributing to incorrect diagnoses and treatment. This is a big problem because treating a degenerative condition with anti-inflammatory treatments can actually cause further tissue damage, making your condition worse.”
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Indoor court plan for Whittlesea By Laura Michell Whittlesea’s future basketball and netball players will not have to leave the municipality to compete, with the council pledging to build a number of new courts over the next 21 years. Up 16 new indoor sports courts and 28 new or refurbished outdoor netball courts will be built in Whittlesea over the next 10 years, with an additional six indoor courts proposed for construction between 2030 and 2041. According to the council’s Netball and
Basketball Plan 2019-2041, six indoor courts and eight outdoor courts will be built at the Mernda Sports Hub within the next five years. The council is also planning to build two outdoor courts at Laurimar Primary School, Hazel Glen College, the Whittlesea Showgrounds, Epping Recreation Reserve and Donnybrook’s Olivine estate within the next five years. Ten indoor courts will be built at Epping Recreation Reserve by 2030, alongside 10 outdoor courts across four sites in Wollert,
Epping, Epping North and Mill Park. The council is proposing to build six courts at Donnybrook Stadium sometime after 2030. A 2017 Basketball Victoria report revealed Whittlesea has one of the biggest shortfalls in basketball infrastructure in Victoria. At the time, Basketball Victoria called on the council to deliver four courts at Mernda and 12 courts at Epping North and Wollert by 2031. The council’s netball and basketball plan said the municipality is home to 7858 registered basketball players, 30 per cent of which travel
outside of Whittlesea to play. There are 1967 netball players registered in Whittlesea, 51 per cent of which play outside the city. Cr Ricky Kirkham said there had been no investment in indoor sports courts in Whittlesea for close to 30 years. “The Mill Park Basketball Stadium was the last in the 1991-92 era. Since then, there has been basically no investment in indoor courts,” he said. “There is a shortfall of courts. [This plan] caters for the demands of families and young people in our growing city.”
Flying start for pupils Sixteen pupils from Hume have received scholarships to help with the cost of starting secondary school. Pupils from Bethal Primary School in Meadow Heights, Coolaroo South Primary School, Gladstone Views Primary School and Holy Child Primary School in Dallas shared in $8000 from Melbourne Airport and Banksia Gardens Community Services’ joint scholarship program. Melbourne Airport corporate and public affairs executive Jai McDermott said the grants were developed to support families with the cost of books, technology and uniforms. “Our scholarship program gives local students the best possible start to their secondary education,” he said. Bethel Primary School principal Terea DeMercurio said pupils and their families would benefit from the additional support, making the transition into secondary school less stressful.
“The scholarship will lessen the financial burden that comes with purchasing uniforms and books when children begin their secondary education,” she said. “As quiet achievers, these children and their positive attitude towards their education, they will certainly continue to uphold the school values of respect, collaboration and perseverance.” Coolaroo South Primary School principal Karen Nicholls said scholarships play an important role in paving the way for students to be successful in their initial years of secondary schooling. “For a family, it can relieve some of the financial pressure allowing them to focus their energy on ensuring their children are healthy and happy,” she said. Laura Michell Bethal Primary School pupils Fatimah, Furkan, Nhat and Anthony. (Supplied)
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Probus Club The Probus Club of Craigieburn meets on the second Monday of each month at Craigieburn Bowling Club, 233 Craigieburn Road. ■ 8339 7340
9.30-11.30am. The workshop will discuss how to develop a marketing action plan. Registration essential. ■ startnorth.com.au
Yoga for Beginners Learn the basics of yoga and improve your health, flexibility and wellbeing with a free workshop at Mill Park library, 394 Plenty Road, Mill Park, on Thursday, January 30, 7-8pm. ■ 9437 8189
Learn to grow vegies Share the joy of gardening with the whole family at Tullamarine library’s beginners vegie growing workshops for children on Thursday, January 23, from 3pm. At 58 Spring Street. Registrations essential. ■ https://bit.ly/2LrrSf8
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Invisible Frontiers The Invisible Frontiers exhibition by Ahmad Sabra will be on display at Town Hall Broadmeadows until Saturday, February 9.The exhibition uses photography and film to examine perceptions of Australian Muslim culture in contemporary Australian society. At 10 Dimboola Road. ■ townhallbroadmeadows.com.au/
The first Merrifield Market for 2020 will be held on Saturday, January 25, 9am-1.30pm at the corner of Balmain Road and St Georges Boulevard, Mickleham. There will be a range of stalls selling fresh produce and more. ■ www.facebook.com/merrifieldmarket
Journey to Africa
Take part in the summer reading challenge at Hume libraries throughout January. ■ humelibraries.vic.gov.au
Take part in African drumming workshops, create beaded art works, listen to stories from the savanna and view African artefacts at Craigieburn Central until Friday, January 24. ■ www.craigieburncentral.com.au
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SPORT Lalor Stars make it back into the finals mix There is a log jam at the top of the table in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association Money Shield with four rounds remaining. The top five sides all sit equal on 30 points, with Mill Park sitting a game back and still in finals contention. The closeness of the competition means every result is vital in the run home, with a loss possibly costing a finals spot. It showed on Saturday, with the top two teams both suffering losses which brought the Stars well and truly into the mix. The Stars had little trouble in their victory against Old Paradians. Chasing 153, the Stars resumed at 1-66 with Aaron Amos on 41 not out. The Stars made the runs just four wickets down, finishing 4-154 with 30 overs still remaining. Amos anchored the innings, making 72. Mill Park slipped down the table with a loss to shock loss to Lower Plenty.
The Tigers needed some early wickets with Lower Plenty resuming at 2-53 in reply to 158. The wickets didn’t come, with Lower Plenty cruising at 2-102. The loss of three quick wickets gave Mill Park some hope, but it wasn’t to be. Lower Plenty finished 5-162 Rayan Williams and Saif Ahmed took two wickets each for the Tigers. Bundoora United fell short against Montmorency in a possible finals match up. Resuming at 0-4 in reply to 224, the Bulldogs took the game down to the wire but just fell short. After being in trouble at 4-46, the Bulls fought back through the middle order and continued to push the runs. The Bulldogs ran out of wickets and time, all out for 216. Conlan Gunn was the standout with the bat, making 72. Third placed Eltham had a big win against bottom side Mernda. The Demons fell well short, bowled out for 124 in reply to 9-175.
In the shock of the round, top side Banyule lost to Research Eltham Collegians, bowled out for just 103. In the Barclay Shield, Epping got the win it was after against bottom side Bundoora. Having made 6-245 on day one, the Pingers were hoping to make some early inroads with the ball. The Bulls managed to put on 39 for the opening partnership, but it started to go wrong from there. The Pingers took 10-36 to have the Bulls all out for 75. The Pingers sit third. In the Mash Shield, South Morang were defeated outright by Diamond Creek. Having conceded first innings points on day one, the Lions were unable to avoid the big loss. Hurstbridge and was too good for Thomastown, Greensborough defeated Bundoora Park, Thomastown United’s big total was too much for Laurimar and Whittlesea beat Panton Hill. Tara Murray
Warriors tough it out By Tara Murray Westmeadows remains on top of the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 1 north Tony Issacs Shield after a hard fought win against the Greenvale Kangaroos. On paper, the match was top against bottom, but it didn’t seem that way on the day with the Kangaroos pushing the Warriors all the way. Warriors captain-coach Tarek Moughanie admits that they didn’t bowl well, but were still able to come away with the points. “In the context of the season, there are home finals up for grabs, so this is huge,” he said. “I don’t think we bowled really well and they batted well and took advantage of it. “We have been averaging 25 extras a game since Christmas. That’s four extra overs we have to bowl a game, that’s another 40 runs to the total.” The Kangaroos made 170 with contributors throughout the whole innings. Alex Mellor top scored with 30 as four players scored between 20 and 30. Jackson Smith, Chinthaka Jayasinghe and Rhys Gleisner took two wickets each for the Warriors. The Warriors got off to a flyer with the bat and looked in control at 2-86. They made hard work of it, but got the job done in the final over, finishing 8-172. “Our strength of batting throughout the whole order has been our strength,” he said. “[Number nine] Glen Lambeth will bat at number seven in our two-day team. He has scored 139 runs this season without being dismissed. “He scored his first 50 this season in the firsts in eight seasons.” The star for the Warriors was Moughanie, who made 84 at the top of the order. Moughanie leads the division’s batting, averaging more than 58 runs a game. Jayasinghe has made the second most runs. Moughanie said he was feeling really good at the moment. “Sometimes luck goes your way,” he said. “Hopefully the runs continue to flow. I’ve been focusing on playing high percentage shots. “Mick from Optimal Health Chiropractic Westmeadows has also been doing a lot of work to keep me on the park.” The win keeps the Warriors sitting on top of the ladder, with just three points separating the top four sides. The Warriors now have a 15 point gap on fifth, so one more win could be enough to seal their finals spot. The Warriors face second placed Glenroy this week. It’s one of three home games to 14 NORTHERN STAR WEEKLY Tuesday, 21 January, 2020
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finish the season. “Hopefully we’ll win one of the last three games and guarantee a finals spot,” Moughanie said. “Hopefully we can finish top two. “This week is huge, as whoever wins this game puts space on the other team.
“There are no gimmies in the run home and we still have a lot of improvement in us, and I’m excited by that.” “We can beat anyone on our day.” The Warriors are holding their $5000 reverse raffle on Sunday, with anyone welcome to attend.
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Pacers lock in Goulimis New Whittlesea Pacers coach Michael Goulimis is feeling optimistic ahead of the Big V men’s division 2 season. Goulimis was named the Pacers coach two weeks ago, after former coach Brian Vaughns stepped down early in the off season. Goulimis, who coached juniors at the Pacers eight or nine years ago, said he was happy to be back at the club. “I’m really pleased to be given the honour and the opportunity to coach the side,” he said. “It’s close to home and it’s an opportunity I jumped at.” Goulimis coached against the Pacers last season, as head coach of the Bulleen Boomers division 1 side. He had previously been an assistant coach with the Hume City Broncos and Boomers. “I’ve been doing coaching for about 25-odd years at different levels.” Having coached against the Pacers, he said he had some idea of what to expect. Dean Van Lunenburg, Rory Smith, Nathan Freeman, Hakeem Simon and Judson Seumanu were among those players returning. The club has also announced the signing of import Francis Kiapway. Goulimis said he had been busy working the phones since his appointment to finalise the squad. They started training last Thursday. “I’ve been busy contacting people in my network and I think we will have a competitive squad on court by the first round.” Goulimis has a big task on his hands, with the Pacers relegated to division 2 after finishing bottom in division 1. It’s been a tough few years for the Pacers that were in the state championship division in 2017. Goulimis said they were hoping to have a good season. “I’ve been busy trying to rebuild the squad,” he said. “We’re definitely building a core group and we’ve got the base to get us going. “I don’t want to call it a full rebuild, it’s a reset with the players which we have. “We’re going to try and get the winning feeling and culture back in the program.” Tara Murray
SPORT Greenvale Kangaroos seek greater consistency Building on consistency is a key focus for the Greenvale Kangaroos in the back part of the Victorian Premier Cricket season. The Kangaroos have shown signs of improvement this season, but still have a long way to go before they are in the finals mix. Kangaroos captain Michael Stretton said the message for the group had stayed the same. “We just want to keep getting better,” he said. “We want some more solid performances with the bat and make some higher scores. “We’ve still got some work to do before we become a top six or eight side. The potential is there, it’s getting consistency across the board.” Stretton said conversations with other teams had given them indications that they had improved this season, which was a step in the right direction. He said batting was the area where they had to stepped up the most. “Some of us are getting starts and not going on with it, yours truly included,” he said. “We need to give the bowlers a better chance. The batters need to set games up.
“It’s been hard to build totals.” The Kangaroos have given a few players opportunities in the back half of the season. Aiden Zammit has come in and made runs at the top of the order and Jack Potticary has been handed the wicket keeping gloves. Jessie Dinnie, who has played interstate and in England, has come in the last couple of rounds, while James Usher has returned to the side for the one-dayers. Jacob Pawlowicz made his first XI debut on Saturday. Stretton said they had lacked some depth in the other sides, especially with the batting. He said the team message was when you get the opportunities, make the most of them. On Saturday, the Kangaroos lost to Prahran. The Kangaroos made 147 and they were bowled out with three overs remaining. Zammit finished 82 not out after coming in at the top of the order. Huzma Ali was the only other player to get going, making 52. Prahran had little trouble making the runs,
reaching the total in the 45th over. They made 5-179. Sean McNicholl was the only multiple wicket-taker for the Kangaroos, taking two wickets. The Kangaroos currently sit 17th and are 23 points outside the top eight. Despite having set out to play finals, Stretton said they still had a lot to be positive about this season. He said they had taken steps forward in their development. “We’ve beaten some good teams and had a couple of good wins in the T20 competition as well. “The talent and skill is there when we put it together and we’ve put some good performances together. “It takes time to develop, hopefully it comes sooner than later.” Tara Murray Greenvale Kangaroos captain Michael Stretton. (Shawn Smits) 203351_01
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VSDCA Plenty Valley had a solid day with the bat against Brighton in the Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association north-south. Needing to get their season back on track, the Bats made 248, bowled out with 10 balls remaining. They lost 6-56 at the end of the innings. The Bats’ running between wickets was poor with three run outs. Skipper Ryan Pearson led from the front with 93, while Blake Pearson made 54.
By Tara Murray It’s a different feeling this time round for Plenty Valley’s Tayla Vlaeminck as part of a Australia’s squad for the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup that begins next month. Vlaeminck was the bolter in the squad for the 2018 World Cup and made her debut during Australia’s championship run. Having been part of the Australian set-up ever since, Vlaeminck knows what to expect coming into this world cup. “It was a completely different phone call,” she said. “I vividly remember that first phone call, I was sitting in the back of a cab when he [the selector] called, I think I said seriously about 40 times, I couldn’t believe it. “Now it’s pure excitement. I was lucky enough to witness what it is like to win a World Cup and to be with the girls. “Hopefully back it up here in Australian conditions, hopefully in front of family and friends, it’s going to be unreal.” Vlaeminck made her T20 debut in the last World Cup and since then has played for her country in all three formats. The fast bowler said with experience behind her, she would like to step up and play a bigger role this year. “Last time I was just happy to be there,” she said. “Obviously you want to play and I was pumped to be training with the girls and experiencing what it is like to be on tour with an elite bunch of athletes. “Hopefully this time round I can contribute a bit more on the field. I have to train hard the next couple of weeks to get a game in that strong team.” Vlaeminck said it would be pretty special to play in front of their home crowd. The Australians will enter the event as the favourites having played strong cricket for the last few years. Vlaeminck said they were happy to roll with the expectations. “We’re really happy with where the squad is at and we’re excited to be playing at home. “We have nothing to lose, we’ll go out there and give it everything we’ve got like we always do.” Vlaeminck is currently recovering from an ACL strain, which has seen her miss games with Victoria since Christmas. Before that, she had put together one of her most continuous runs of cricket, after a number of serious injuries early in her career. Vlaeminck said Cricket Victoria physical
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NMCA Rivergum returned to the winners list in the North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield. The Kookas made 171 against bottom side Heidelberg West from their overs as they were bowled out with one ball remaining. Captain-coach Matt Perri top scored with 68, with only two other players reaching double figures. The Kookas restricted the Heidelberg West to 7-140. Jarrod Bannister took three wickets for the Kookas. The Kookas sit third, 11 points behind Rosebank.
Premier Cricket Plenty Valley’s winning run in Women’s Victorian Premier Cricket came to an end against Dandenong on Sunday. The Bats were bowled out for 150, with Sophie Day top scoring with 32. Dandenong had no issues, finishing 1-151. The Bats slip to fourth after seven rounds.
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Tayla Vlaeminck is excited for her second T20 world cup. (Getty)
preparation coach Noel McCarthy had a massive influence on helping getting her body right. With her star rising, the 21-year-old hasn’t had the opportunity to play with Plenty Valley much in recent times. She said she loves any opportunity to play with them. “They kick-started my career down in Melbourne to be honest” she said. “They were really good when I was living down in Bendigo and I had to rely on my
parents to drive me everywhere. “They would let me rock up and play in the ones whenever I wanted to and I didn’t have to train, they were awesome in that sense. “Whenever i can get back there and play for them is awesome. It’s good to be able to play with some of the young kids. “That was me four-five years ago looking up to some of the other players. It’s a really good experience to chat to them.”
Greenvale Kangaroos had a good win against Altona Roosters in the Cricket Victoria Women’s Cricket Community north west (A) one-day competition. The Roosters were bowled out for 108, with the Kangaroos making the runs, five wickets down, finishing 5-109. Craigieburn lost to Melbourne University, while Tullamarine suffered a big loss to Ballarat Women’s.
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