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Car enthusiasts are expected to �ock to the �rst-ever Broadmeadows Street Festival on April 3 to catch a glimpse of classic and muscle cars, and hot rods. Some of the primped and primed machines to be shown at the Hume council-run festival are owned by members of Northern Gals, a northern suburbs-based car club. Paula Scarso (pictured) started Northern Gals about two years ago to attract more women to a predominantly blokey scene. Ms Scarso, who owns a 74 Celica, 73 Valiant Charger and 73 Ford XB GS, says she will most likely drive her Charger to the festival because it “sounds tough and goes pretty quick.” Cars won’t be the only attractions, though, with dancing, live music and food from all over the world available. Fireworks from 8pm will round out the day’s festivities. It all unfolds on from 3-8pm in Tanderrum Way, Broadmeadows.

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Hume has experienced a 43 per cent hike in gun crime in 12 months, according to the Crime Statistics Agency.

Annual �gures released on �ursday show that 72 o�ences in Hume involved a gun, up from 41 in 2014. It’s just shy of the last peak in gun-related crime in 2012, when 73 o�ences involving a �rearm were recorded.

�e latest statistics come just weeks a�er police executed search warrants across the north west relating to �ve shootings in Broadmeadows, Dallas and �omastown, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of �rearms and prohibited weapons.

Overall crime was up 14.9 per cent in Hume last year, with burglaries, the�, drug use and possession and weapons and explosives o�ences the biggest drivers behind the rise.

�e� accounted to the greatest number of o�ences and was up 12.4 per cent to 6517 o�ences. O�ences that fall under the category of the� include motor vehicle the�, stealing from a motor vehicle, the� of a bicycle, stealing from a retail store, fare evasion and receiving or handling stolen goods.

Hume’s burglary and break-and-enter o�ences were similarly high, with 2186 recorded o�ences, representing a rise of almost 17 per cent on the 2014 �gures.

Hume police’s Acting Inspector Phil Nash said the increase in crime did not come as a surprise.

“Hume is a fast-growing area and the statistics re�ect that growth,” he said.

He said many the�s were opportunistic and involved valuables, such as bikes, garden products and building materials, being le� in the open. �e north-west metro region

again saw the greatest concentration of the�s from motor vehicles, with Hume recording the third-highest number of o�ences (2387), behind Brimbank (2637) and Moreland (2406).

Meanwhile in Whittlesea, overall crime was relatively stable, up just 0.4 per cent on the previous year to 13,938 o�ences.

�e number of o�ences involving a �rearm was down to 34, from a recent high of 40 the previous year.

However, drug use and possession charges rose 35 per cent to 654 o�ences, while o�ences for cultivating and manufacturing drugs were up 33 per cent, representing 76 o�ences.

Mill Park-based Acting Senior Sergeant Chad Garcia said the �gures showed that police operations were working.

In 2015, number plate the�s jumped 18.2 per cent across the state. Most of these o�ences occurred in Melbourne’s north and west – Brimbank (923), Hume (813), Moreland (749), Whittlesea (701) and Darebin (700).

�e number of family and domestic violence incidents recorded by police in Hume was up just two per cent, while in Whittlesea, reports rose eight per cent.

�e overall crime rate went down, on average, to 6.3 per cent in �omastown, Lalor and Epping.

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By Alexandra Laskie

Whittlesea council will oppose a sky rail, proposed as part of the extension of the South Morang train line to Mernda.

Councillors last week voted to write to the state Premier and Opposition Leader to voice their opposition to a proposed elevated railway track because of its signi�cant visual impact.

�e council fears sky rail would undermine the “strong sense of place” that exists in the rail corridor, and that it would dominate the future Mernda town centre, creating an “unsightly” visual element.

South Morang and Mernda Rail Alliance spokesman Darren Peters said residents were

Hit to ‘unsightly’ sky railArtist’s impression of a new Mernda station with the railway track passing overhead. (Supplied)

concerned that sky rail would attract gra�ti.He said residents of the Hawkstowe estate

bought into the area for its ambiance and rural feel.

“�ey don’t want that ruined by rail in the air. Most people want rail under road,” he said.

Mr Peters said the council was �ghting for what many residents viewed as a priority.

Level Crossing Removal Authority concept plans show elevated and underground options were being considered for rail crossings at Hawkstowe Parade at South Morang and Bridge Inn Road at Mernda.

An elevated railway line was also shown going over �e Parkway at Mernda and nearby Simons Creek.

�e plans were revealed at a community consultation session last month.

Level Crossing Removal Authority project director Graeme Chambers said the authority was considering rail-over-road and rail-under- road options for Mernda.

“�ese options will ensure that no new level crossings are created, as the train line needs to be separated from nearby roads so tra�c can continue to �ow freely.”

He said there were a number of environmental issues to overcome for any rail extension, including the basalt rock terrain and a high water table near �e Parkway.

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To be eligible for a �rst-home owner grant, an applicant must occupy the property as their principal place of residence for a continuous period of at least six months within the 12-month period immediately a�er an occupancy permit has been issued.

Mr Said bought the property, which was then a vacant block, for $150,000 in September, 2009. He applied for the grant the following month, which was approved and paid.

He then employed a builder, who built the

A Mill Park man has been ordered to pay back a $32,000 �rst-home owner grant a�er he was found not to have lived at the property he purchased for the required period of six months.

In a hearing at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Paul Said, 25, was ordered to repay a �rst-home owner grant of $32,000 as well as a penalty of $3200 a�er utility bills revealed a prolonged period when no water was used at the Woodstock Drive, Doreen, property he purchased six years ago.

house, and was issued an occupancy permit on April 23, 2012.

At the hearing, VCAT senior member Robert Davis said April 23 was the beginning of the 12-month period Mr Said was required to live at the house.

But this was contested by Mr Said, who said it did not begin until July 27 when he returned from a trip to China. But on re-entering the country, he gave his parents’ house in Mill Park as his address on a re-entry form.

Utility accounts were also still being

VCAT orders �rst-home grant to be repaidaddressed to his parents’ house until late 2012, and from May 14 until August 16 that year there was no water used at all at the Doreen address.

Mr Davis said it was di�cult to accept that Mr Said could have been living at the property. “He did have a water tank, but even with a water tank one would have expected he needed water use for drinking and the toilet and the occasional shower,” he said.

“�e evidence suggests to me that in fact the applicant [Mr Said] did not abandon his parents’ home.”

Mill Park and Whittlesea are grappling with some of the highest rates of youth unemployment in the nation.

New research by the Brotherhood of St Lawrence has mapped unemployment hotspots for people aged 15 to 24 and found some regions with rates above 15 per cent.

A�er analysing Australian Bureau of Statistics data, the organisation revealed youth unemployment in Victoria had hit a 14.2 per cent high at last December 31.

Among the regions faring worst were Melbourne’s north-east, including Whittlesea, Mill Park and Greensborough, which recorded youth unemployment of 15.7 per cent.

Brotherhood of St Lawrence’s executive director Tony Nicholson said it was deeply concerning that so many young people couldn’t �nd work.

“Digging into the data, we �nd some regions bearing a much heavier burden than others.”

Victorian Council of Social Service chief executive Emma King said state government cuts to TAFEs of almost $300 million in 2012 had had a signi�cant impact on the employment prospects of young people in Hume and Whittlesea.

“We saw a real spike in youth unemployment in the outer north when the state government pulled out of TAFEs. On top of this, manufacturing jobs are being replaced by jobs in the service sector,” Ms King said.

She urged the state government to support more �exible learning options, such as �e Pavilion School at Mill Park, which o�ers �exible, supported learning.

Its education model is also used in Broadmeadows, Caul�eld, Mildura and Warrnambool.

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It’s been an eventful month for Elfriede Halton. On March 1, the Mill Park resident marked 60 years since moving to Australia from Germany.

But these celebrations were eclipsed a week later when Ms Halton was welcomed into the centenarian club at a birthday party attended by 80 of her friends and family.

�e 100-year-old was born in Brackenheim, an hour north of Stuttgart, and later moved to Munich, where she met her husband, George. She recalls her engagement as one of the happiest periods of her life.

�e couple married in 1939 but their honeymoon was brought to an abrupt end with the outbreak of WWII. Her husband was called up for service, and their son was born during the war.

“I was all alone and had to run to the air shelter, sometimes during the middle of the night. It was a hard time. Food was very scarce, to say the least,” she recalls.

A�er the war the family moved to Australia. In Melbourne Ms Halton started work in a factory and was quickly promoted to o�ce director, a position she held for the next 23 years until her retirement.

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Fee-avoiding students clog street By Alexandra Laskie

Parking will be restricted along a section of Mill Park Drive a�er a petition to council complained about students taking all the spots.

Whittlesea councillors decided last week to restrict parking along a section of Mill Park Drive near the Mill Park Community House to three hours on weekdays a�er receiving a petition from 170 people fed up with “excessive parking by RMIT students”.

�e petition was organised by the community house, which set up in the street in 1985.

Community house director Lynne Harris said that since RMIT University began charging students to park in its on-site car park almost three years ago, parking near the community centre had become increasingly di�cult.

“�ere was a gradual spill-out onto the street and it’s become worse every year since. �is year is appalling.

“By 8.15am, this whole street is full of P-plate cars, so disabled and elderly people have to park miles away,” she said.

Ms Harris said the problem was preventing the neighbourhood house from ful�lling its own role in the community, such as providing occasional care and training.

“It’s really had an impact on us,” she said.RMIT’s Bundoora campus is just a few

hundred metres from Mill Park Drive via a pedestrian walkway. �ere are more than 2600 on-campus parking spaces with an occupancy rate of about 60 per cent.

A report by council’s infrastructure o�cer, Nick Mann, concluded that RMIT students chose to park in the Mill Park Drive area to avoid paying parking fees.

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�e Molotov cocktail didn’t enter the jewellery store with a bang but with a so� whooshing sound.

�e rudimentary petrol bomb sailed past security guard Frank Nesci and straight towards a middle-aged male customer and two sta� members who were hunched over a glass cabinet inspecting a piece of jewellery.

“A bright light came into the store and then the carpet caught on �re,” said Mr Nesci, who raced towards the petrol bomb and scooped it up in his le� hand.

But the weight of the scorching hot petrol bomb shi�ed and burnt his ring �nger, forcing him to hurl it towards the door.

He then ran a�er the bomb and booted it out of the high-end jewellery shop and into Bourke Street before dousing it with a �re extinguisher.

His quick thinking and heroism has earned the Gladstone Park resident a commendation for brave conduct almost two-and-a-half years a�er the terrifying ordeal at Kozminski’s jewellery store.

Last �ursday, Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove announced that the Kozminski security guard of more than 20 years was among 59 people to receive an Australian Bravery Decoration.

Sir Peter o�ered his congratulations and gratitude to Mr Nesci and the other 58 award recipients.

“We are fortunate as a community to have so many outstanding people willing to put themselves in harm’s way to assist others in need,” he said.

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�e state’s peak body representing thousands of automotive businesses has slammed the recommendations of a parliamentary inquiry into petrol the�s.

�e Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) criticised the inquiry into fuel drive-o�s for not getting “to the heart of the issue”.

A VACC survey found Hume, Brimbank and Casey accounted for almost half of all reported fuel drive-o�s in Victoria, and it has called on the government to use protective service o�cers to follow up petrol the�s, in conjunction with the Sherri�’s O�ce.

Victoria Police has stated fuel drive-o�s are “preventable crimes”, which can be �xed by pre-paying at the pump. It says investigating fuel drive-o�s strains resources.

Caltex licensee holder Ben Barsoun manages a service station in Pascoe Vale Road, Broadmeadows. Despite being next door to Broadmeadows Police Station, Mr Barsoun said his business loses about $2500 each month to petrol thieves.

“We have a state-of-the-art CCTV system, but it doesn’t matter because the police say it’s a civil matter,” Mr Barsoun said.

Among its recommendations, the inquiry committee urged that Victoria Police develop an online incident report form, but VACC executive director Geo� Gwilym rejected this as an e�ective solution.

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After seven years in her role, and 40 years as a teacher, Whittlesea Primary School principal Bente Stock has announced her retirement. The Danish-born teacher said she’ll miss her day job. “I’ll miss the kids terribly – nowhere else can you come every day where they’re so happy to see you.” Mrs Stock was born in Copenhagen and moved to Preston when she was seven. Since 1975, she has taught at Lalor, Fawkner, Fawkner North, Merrilands, Mill Park and Thomastown West primary schools, was an assistant principal at Templestowe Heights Primary School, and then principal of Caroline Springs Creekside Campus College before taking up the helm at Whittlesea. “I’ve been to a lot of schools, which I think is a good thing. It’s an exchange of information and knowledge,” she said. Mrs Stock will spend her last day with students at the end of next month.

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Keon Park station gets PSOsProtective services of�cers are being deployed at 12 more railway stations, including Keon Park, where they will patrol from 6pm to the last train every night. Transit safety division’s Acting Superintendent Campbell Mill said PSOs would work on the train platforms, in carparks and surrounding areas.

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Why did you and Geo�rey choose Lalor when deciding where to build a home?

We lived with my in-laws when we were �rst married, in 1943. �en when the Peter Lalor Housing Cooperative started, he [Geo�rey] was one of the men in it. He was still in the army at the time, in the pay o�ce, where the men who started the cooperative were from.

Where was Geo�rey posted to, and did he ever speak of his experiences during the war?

He went to Syria, Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. He was in an accident over there and came home on a hospital ship. He died because of a tumour in his brain. He was 32. �ey put it down to the accident he was in.

He didn’t speak about it. �e only thing he ever mentioned was that there was an orange grove, and he started and �nished on di�erent sides of the grove. I think those that saw anything didn’t want to talk about it.

How did you meet?

I was in the army too, in signals. I did my training to learn morse code at Ivanhoe Grammar School and later became a driver.I drove an A40, a little Austin. Geo�rey used to check my work tickets to see that I was doing the right thing.

Did you have children?

We had one son. He was six when Geo�rey died. Legacy [a charity that provides services

MY PLACEDorothy Hodgson and her �rst husband Geo�rey �ompson were among the �rst residents of Lalor. Ms Hodgson still lives in the house they moved into in 1948. She talks to Alexandra Laskie about her love of the suburb and the changes it has undergone.

for families who have lost a spouse during their defence force service] was very good, they were always there if I needed them. But I coped.

What are your �rst memories of Lalor?

It was just paddocks with no roads, fences or footpaths. We walked in the mud. We enjoyed ourselves, we made our own fun. We went to each other’s houses and had singsongs around the piano. We were the 11th family to come; there was this street and just two or three others at the time.

Do you prefer the Lalor of yesteryear, or what the suburb has become?

I prefer it how it is now, with roads, footpaths and shops. It’s very multicultural now, whereas at the beginning they were nearly all returned soldiers.

What are you favourite places in Whittlesea?

I’ve got my church, St Johns in Epping, I go more or less every week. I used to go more but I’ve been in and out of hospital since April.I had a pacemaker and a replacement valve put in just before Christmas. I also like to go up to Epping Plaza and the Epping RSL.

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By Alexandra Laskie

When daylight fades, Trevor Bunker is hesitant to leave his �omastown home. Since his neighbour, Rachad Adra, was fatally shot last year when a high-powered gun was �red through the front of his house, the Darebin Drive resident says he’s become fearful of venturing out to the shops a�er dark.

Another Darebin Drive resident, who wanted to remain anonymous, said Melbourne’s spate of shootings last October – there were 12 reported – had forced the family to forego nightly walks.

“We stay indoors now. It’s the looks you get from people,” she said.

Another resident, who has lived in the area for 44 years and also wanted to remain anonymous, said shootings had escalated in the past two years.

“A lot of the time we think it’s �reworks and o�en it’s not reported,” he said.

Less than a month a�er Mr Adra was killed as he lay in bed beside his four-year-old son, who was injured in the gun�re, police set up an illicit �rearms investigation team within the Purana taskforce – a specialist unit established in 2003 to solve the state’s bloodiest gangland murders.

Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said the team was set up to focus on �rearms-related the�, burglary and �rearms tra�cking.

It’s just one of a handful of teams, including the armed crime squad, the Icarus, Echo and Trident taskforces and the clandestine drugs lab unit, that work in partnership with Customs and Australian Federal Police to tackle the increasingly violent nature of organised crime in Victoria.

March, 2016, is shaping up to be the state’s worst month for shootings in two years; there

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had been 15 incidents in just �ve days to March 11. Deputy Commissioner Patton said most shootings had involved drugs and feuds between organised crime gangs �ghting to protect their pro�ts.

At a local level, Fawkner-based Acting Senior Sergeant Carla McIntyre said police in north-west metro division 4 were taking a three-pronged approach to gun crime.

She said the strategy used proactive, reactive and disruptive actions involving random daily checks on gun licence-holders’ properties, intelligence gathering and actively targeting people of interest.

“We have a dedicated taskforce that responds to and investigates �rearms o�ences in the community,” Acting Senior Sergeant McIntyre said.

“�eir other job is to maintain intelligence in relation to people of interest.”

�ere are 9803 licensed gun holders in the police north-west metro division 4, which includes Hume, and 11,780 in north-west metro division 5, including Whittlesea.

Whittlesea council has been on the front foot. Following October’s Darebin Drive shootings, council o�cers, in collaboration

Police clear the scene of a fatal shooting at Thomastown on October 27 last year. Police believe the gunmen targeted the wrong house. (Joe Armao)



with the Victoria Council of Churches and Red Cross, door-knocked 85 houses in the street to ask about the health and welfare of residents, who were advised to contact the council if they needed support.

Hume and Whittlesea councils recently set up safety and crime prevention committees; Hume’s committee met last week.

A Fairfax Media analysis has found the focus of the state’s gun crime is an area of about 10 square kilometres around Broadmeadows, where at least 12 shootings have been recorded in less than 15 months.

A third of all shootings this year have occurred in this area, bound by Sydney, Camp, Pascoe Vale and Barry roads.

Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire said enclaves of disadvantage could be to blame. “�e way out is [providing] opportunity.”

March 6, 2016Towong Street, BroadmeadowsShots �red into property just before 4.40am.

March 6, 2016Parklands Drive, DallasShots �red at a property about 2am.

March 6, 2016Cuthbert Street, ThomastownShots �red at a property just before 2.25am.

March 5, 2016Gosford Crescent, BroadmeadowsSingle shot �red into a property about 7.30pm.

March 4, 2016Freda Street, BroadmeadowsSingle shot �red at a man in a vehicle about 5.20pm.

February 15, 2016Mahoneys Road, ThomastownIt is not clear whether Ahmed al-Hamza, 18, was shot in the thigh at the Al-Diwan Lebanese restaurant in Mahoneys Road or shot nearby then arrived at the business with his injury.

February 15, 2016View and Glen Streets, and View Street and Cardinal Road, GlenroyAbout 7am on a Monday, people in two cars exchanged shots at the intersection of View and Glen streets, Glenroy. More shots were �red a couple of hundred metres up the road, near the intersection

of View Street and Cardinal Road, but no one was injured.

January 28, 2016Johnstone Street, JacanaPolice were called to Johnstone Street, Jacana, about 1.45am, and found a man in his 20s who had been shot in his pelvis.

January 28, 2016Dallas Drive, DallasA man in his 20s showed up at a nearby hospital with a suspected gunshot wound to his leg.

December 31, 2015Huskisson Avenue, LalorNathan Knight dies after being shot in the face during a drive-by shooting. Knight, 24, had been speaking to a person in a car about 3.30pm.

December 1, 2015Northcorp Boulevard, BroadmeadowsA man in his 20s was shot in the stomach after an altercation. He was taken to McDonald’s on Sydney Road, where he called paramedics before being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

November 4, 2015Bliburg Street, JacanaA shot was �red during a confrontation between two people known to each other, one armed with a gun and the other with a machete. Weapons were drawn after a road collision.

October 27, 2015Darebin Drive, ThomastownRachad Adra died and his four-year-old son was injured when their home in Thomastown was peppered with bullets from a high-powered gun. Police believe Mr Adra was not the target.

October 25, 2015Riggall Street, BroadmeadowsA man is his 40s was shot in the leg at Riggall Street, Broadmeadows. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

October 16, 2015Darebin Drive, LalorBullets from a high-powered gun were �red into the Ahmad family’s home in Lalor, narrowly missing an eight-year-old girl sleeping inside.

October 12, 2015Graham Street, BroadmeadowsShots were �red at a Graham Street property, damaging windows and guttering.

October 11, 2015Camp Road, BroadmeadowsShots were �red at a car reversing from a Camp Road driveway.

July 7, 2015Katandra Crescent, BroadmeadowsThe house of George Williams – the father of slain gangland �gure Carl

Williams – was targeted in a drive-by shooting.

Data courtesy of The Age and Victoria Police

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Thomastown coursesThomastown Neighbourhood House is offering two new workshops in term 2. Intro to of�ce skills’ begins on April 14 at the Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education centre in Reservoir; $133 and $50 concession. A free volunteering and event-planning course will be held from April 21. ■ 8376 6939 or [email protected]

Join the egg huntMernda Primary School will host its �fth annual Easter egg hunt on March 26, from 10am-4pm. There’ll be an exhibition of student work, rides, market stalls, Devonshire teas, a silent auction, sausage sizzle, car show and other activities for the kids. Entry costs $5. There will be more than 30,000 Cadbury eggs to be found. Mernda Primary School, 25 Everton Drive, Mernda.

Pluck those stringsUkulele enthusiasts Bob and Cathy have set up a ukulele group in Epping North at Creeds Farming Living and Learning Centre. Anyone interested in playing or learning to play the instrument is welcome. ■ Cathy, 0450 679 780

Seniors’ golf daySeniors are invited to join Whittlesea council’s seniors’ golf day at the Growling Frog golf course on March 29. Bring along a friend or join other regulars for a round of nine or 18 holes. Tee-off is between 8am

COMMUNITY CALENDARWANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-pro�t organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Star Weekly Community Calendar, Corner Thomsons Road and Keilor Park Drive, Keilor Park, 3042, or email to [email protected]. Deadline for copy and announcements is noon Tuesday.

Rock up for netballRock Up Netball is offering a free session in Craigieburn this month. Rock Up Netball, developed in conjunction with VicHealth, is tailored to meet the different �tness and skill levels of women aged 15 and older. The program is “pay as you play”. March 24, 10-11am, at Hume Tennis Centre, 225 Marathon Boulevard, Craigieburn. ■ 9321 2222 orwww.rockupnetball.com.au

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Lalor, from 3-6pm.■ Paul, 0408 406 237

Interview skills and job websitesA session for job seekers will include writing a cover letter and resumé, interview requirements and how to use job websites and networks. On Monday, April 4, noon-4pm, at Evocca College, 560-650 High Street, Epping. ■ 9236 7207

Kids’ art in the parkBring the children along for a chance to try painting, printing, pottery and craft on Sunday, April 10, from 10am-2pm. Take a picnic and a rug, or buy food and drink at the event at Hawkstowe Picnic Area, Plenty Gorge Park, Gordons Road, South Morang. ■ 9217 2174

Pagliacci wows PrestonThe opera will come to Preston next month, when community-based company National Touring Opera performs Pagliacci in Italian with English subtitles. Austrian-born Mario Dobernig will conduct the Preston Symphony alongside local musicians, including soprano Isabel Hertaeg, of Reservoir.April 17, 2.30pm, at Preston Town Hall, 284 Gower Street, Preston. ■ 0437 254 259 or www.nationaltouringopera.com

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The crew at Whittlesea Bowls Club feels as chuffed that the division one side made the �nals of the Metropolitan

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Club manager Bernie Walker says it’s the �rst time the side has made the �nals in just their second year in that division, with �ve of seven teams qualifying.

And the club’s always on the lookout for new members who are ready to hit the greens.

“Yes, we love our bowls here, and who wouldn’t?” Bernie declares.

“We have two grassed greens, with seven rinks on each. And if people are new to the game, we have a coaching service.”

But it’s the club’s bistro that provides just as big an attraction for families and groups looking for good food.

Bistro dishes pack a bit of swank – take the grilled lamb backstrap, with creamy garlic sauce and a sweet potato, mushroom and pea risotto, sprinkled with micro herbs … or the orange and fennel barramundi topped with an orange, radish and herb salad, and served with a corn �tter alongside.

“Of course,” says Bernie, “we have a good selection of old favourites, too, such as a great parma, battered �athead tails and chips, big juicy steaks, risottos and pasta.”

Known for supporting locals who need a helping hand, the club is also big on hosting functions and events, especially those organised around building a stronger community.

“We have meeting rooms and many local organisations choose them. This, in part,

is because we not only offer comfortable and hospitable facilities, but also have team members with lots of their own community involvement,” Bernie says.

“There’s plenty of running into familiar faces.”

The club’s support of local organisations and individuals runs to many tens of

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thousands of dollars in cash and other donations.

Recipients include the local Community House, with the club meeting running costs of the community bus; men’s shed, Lions, Rotary and Whittlesea Library and RSL.

It’s also a major supporter of the Whittlesea Country Music Festival.

A bar, keno and TAB and are also at the club – with major renovations coming up.

“So expect more sparkle than ever,” Bernie promises.

Whittlesea Bowls Club, 101 Church Street, Whittlesea. Inquiries: 9716 1966 or www.whittleseabowls.com.au

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Aclassic car show from Northern Gals Car Club will be one of the highlights of the Broadmeadows Festival on

April 3.Starting at 3pm along Tanderrum Way,

the festival will showcase cultures from around the world, with stunning dances, live music and delicious food. It will culminate in a �reworks display at 8pm.

Hume mayor councillor Helen Patsikatheodorou says she wants people from all around Melbourne to come to the festival.

“The Northern Gals Car Club will exhibit some real treasures, and many of the cars are as rare as you’ll ever �nd,” she says.

“The show will enable people to see some true works of art, and festival visitors can inspect vehicle engines and interiors.”

About a dozen community groups will have displays and bring entertainment, with attractions to include Turkish music, Bollywood dance and Sri Lankan drumming.

Cr Patsikatheodorou says festival-goers will get a chance to immerse themselves in South American culture.

“Inka Marka, one of Melbourne’s �nest bands, will step on stage to deliver a superb sound straight from the Andes,” she said. “The band has produced 11 albums and performed across Australia, Asia, South

Africa and the Paci�c. With the Olympics in Brazil this year, the festival is a great time to sample South American culture.”

After rave reviews at last month’s Craigieburn Festival, Toby the T-Rex, a true-to-life dinosaur, will have the kids up dancing and playing games.

And the word is that Toby cuts a �ne �gure on the dance �oor.

Some of the colourful attractions of the Broadmeadows Festival. (Supplied)

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Two giant seagulls are expected to swoop in on unsuspecting people, while roving street performers will bring their own buzz.

A variety of international cuisines from specialist caterers will satisfy hungry crowds.

Cr Patsikatheodorou says the event will be a great way to celebrate the very best of Hume.

“The festival will allow people to experience cultural attractions they may not normally have the chance to see and I encourage everyone to pop along,” she says.

Getting to the festival is easy, with bus stops and Broadmeadows train station close by.

For more information, visit www.hume.vic.gov.au or follow the fun with #broadyfest.

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If you see any four-legged creatures wandering around Mega Pet Warehouse, they’re not for sale. These friendly fur-babies (a dog, rabbit

and guinea pigs) are part of the team. And although they love a pat and a ‘g’day’, you can’t take them home.

The gang at Mega Pet Warehouse are lovers of all creatures great and small but believe pets should not be bought from any old shop, nor on impulse.

Part-owner Caroline Raso says: “The only pet you can buy here are �sh, but I’m always happy to refer customers looking for a furry friend to registered breeders and rescue shelters.”

After rescuing injured ‘staffy’ Tigger, store manager Daniel Isoldi promoted the pup to the status of team mascot and is dedicated to raising funds for animal shelters and donating food and his time to help those creatures less fortunate. And the whole Mega Pet team is on board.

“We’re currently fundraising for 10-year-old Chance, who is suffering from doggy Alzheimer’s,’’ Daniel says. “We have a Facebook page where people can donate.”

The belief that pets are family means anyone can take their pet in with them while shopping at Mega Pet Warehouse

“Being able to bring your pets in is so cute,” says Bianca Spano, the store’s second-in-charge. “There’s always some animal with me behind the counter. They love exploring and browsing the shelves, every bit as much as their owners.”

The huge store is a family-owned

business, which relocated to its current location in Epping late last year.

“We’re small enough to team with a retired gentleman from Dandenong who makes our cat posts but big enough to get the best pricing from large suppliers,” Caroline says.

“We also have a team able to give customers the right advice. We’re kept on our toes with regular training sessions and keep up with the latest treatments, nutrition information and products.”

As well as more than 9000 products, the store has a DIY dog wash. And on ‘Wash Me Wednesday’, a scrub-a-dub-dub for Fido is half price at $5.

Right now is a great time to check out the Red Hot March Sale, which includes Advance Bonus Bags; $20 off Hills Science Diet Dog and Puppy 12kg and larger; $15 off Hills Science Diet Cat and Kitten 5-7kg; $39 Optimum Dog 13kg and 15kg; 10 per cent off Comfortis six-packs; 20 per cent off Hills Science Diet Perfect Weight dry food; and buy-three, get-one-free offers on selected Hills Science Diet cans.

Mega Pet Warehouse, 500 High Street, Epping. Opens 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday. Inquiries: 8405 3033 or www.megapet.com.au Donna Muscat, Mark Farrugia, Caroline Raso, Bianca Spano and Daniel Isoldi. (Luke Hemer)

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There’s hardly a business around that doesn’t aspire to offer great customer service. But in the case of Lyons

Body Works Prestige Collision Repairs, Eltham, it’s not just an ambition, it’s a goal achieved.

Lyons has gained its cred over 40-plus years of operation and, as manager Charles Camilleri says, the �rm has a well-oiled, highly effective way of providing extra customer focus.

“We generally meet our customers after they’ve had their car damaged in an accident, which is always a stressful event,” he says.

“Our immediate response is to assure them they’re in good hands and that, after we thoroughly inspect the vehicle, every step of the repair process and speci�c damage done will be explained and a fully listed quote given.

“We tell them how long we expect the repairs to take and these can be carried out at a date that suits them.

“During the repair period, our customers can have use of a free courtesy car if they need one. And they’ll also get progress updates throughout.”

Charles – with 25 years’ industry experience – and his expert team also have a focussed process once the customer

comes to collect the repaired vehicle.“We’ll again take time to discuss the

repairs we have done and we demonstrate, for example, how seamlessly new panels and paint �t in with the old. The car will be detailed inside and out and a lifetime warranty will be provided.

“Then we follow up with a call to ensure

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satisfaction with the job – and we even offer a small gift to say thanks for choosing us.”

Lyons also has a 24-hour towing service. “If a vehicle is unsafe to drive after a smash, one of our tow truck drivers will collect the car and bring it to our workshop,” Charles says. “From there, we organise everything.”

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Before Roxburgh Hotel opened more than a dozen years ago, architects designed a bold façade to cleverly

wrap all indoor spaces. In the process, they created a neighbourhood landmark.

Large and light-�lled, the recently made-over interior areas succeed in their focus on customer comfort, and the modern pub approach to service delivery meets the needs of locals and visitors very well, says manager Joe Scerri.

“Our huge bistro takes a family and budget-friendly approach to food.

“Our chefs �ame up the giant wok in our open kitchen and a wood-�red oven rolls out all the crispy pizza classics,” says Joe.

“It adds a bit of theatre and diners can see it’s freshly prepared.

“A cover charge per person gets them an all-you-can-eat buffet with an international in�uence. We have Asian stir-fries from the wok, roasts, a hot and cold seafood selection, garden salads and indulgent desserts. No one leaves here unhappy or hungry, that’s for sure.”

Joe says it’s not only the buffet that does ‘international’.

“Our crew comes from many different cultures, which is great. Many of our customers are also from a culturally diverse base, and it’s a happy thing for us and the

whole community. It’s a top place to work and play.”

A rather elegant lounge bar is the spot for a pre-dinner or lunch catch-up, or just somewhere to kick back away from the buzz. Enjoy a cocktail, a Furphy beer (among �ve coldies on tap) or choose another tipple.

The Roxburgh Park Hotel crew. (Shawn Smits)

Fine fare at Roxburgh landmark

Our chefs �ame up the giant wok … it adds a

bit of theatre and diners can see it’s freshly prepared

Kids have a playground, and smokers have a snazzy new retreat lounge to light up ‘away from it all’.

The hotel has other links with the community via sponsorship – Roxburgh Park Football Club is a bene�ciary – and a trivia night will raise funds on April 16. As well, there’s a footy tipping competition in the

super-modern sports bar, with $25 entry fee and weekly prizes.

Want to know more? Take a virtual tour of the whole place online at www.roxburghhotel.com.au.

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The team at Northern Kia must be doing a lot right. Last year, they won Victorian Dealer of the Year, and sales

executive Tom Chavulak is Victoria’s top salesman.

And that’s no mean feat by Tom, according to sales manager Ron Kish.

“Tom’s modest about this achievement, but he’s a gun,” Ron says. “He’s a high-calibre team member, a very experienced salesman, and he has a genuine customer focus, a quality valued on both sides of the sales process.”

Ron has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry and is big on making buying a vehicle as stress-free as possible for every customer.

“We enjoy a chat with customers over a cup of coffee – swapping a bit of good-natured banter – as it’s good to be

Sales manager Ron Kish. (Damjan Janevski)

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in a relaxed frame of mind when choosing a car,” Ron says. “It’s a big purchase and deserves plenty of time to get advice and to talk about which vehicle might best suit lifestyle and budget.

“I also feel pretty con�dent that once showroom visitors check out our new Sorento and Sportage models, for example, their decision will be easier. But, of course, we have the full range of Kia models – along with a big selection of used cars.”

Northern Kia also has a �nance department to help make Kia dreams a

reality, and a Kia service can be seamlessly organised. And help is readily available if a particular spare part is proving elusive.

The locally owned business has a well-developed sense of being part of a community and, to this end, is a regular and proud supporter of local charities, organisations and sporting groups.

Northern Kia, 429-439 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora. Opens 8.30am-6pm Monday-Friday. Inquiries: 9456 5888 or www.northernkia.com.au

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�e most miraculous thing about West of Kin is its very existence, shiny and cool and just o� Ballarat Road in a neighbourhood hallmarked by auto wreckers, panelbeaters, furniture factories and sundry light industries.

Fighting �t and ready to eat, the CTS team of three is very excited to be at this new Asian fusion joint.

Tonight, a scant handful of days into the restaurant’s life, we are the guests of proprietors Andy and Tram.

‘Taste’ courses number nine, and are priced between $8 and $11, or sold in trios for $22.

Yunan-style lamb ribs with sesame seeds, sweet and sour soy lacquer are lovely, though fatty – as is to be expected.

Sichuan-style beef tartare with fried shallot, garlic and quail yolk has little by way of the feistiness we normally associate with this Chinese province, although it is a subtle and delicate delight served on a prawn cracker.

Prawn toast? Seen one, seen them all – so, of course, we order the West of Kin version.

�is prawn toast is a sensation, the white-bread base sitting beneath a thick slab of roughly chopped prawn meat, topped with black and white sesame seeds and festooned with a heap of herbs.

�e seasoning is not listed, but the prawn mix, the whole dish, is entirely delicious.

�e WoK menu has only four main dishes.�e ma po tofu, pork and black bean ($22) is

a hummingly super dish that had us giggling with the excellence of it.

WEST OF KINAddress: 17 Lacy Street, BraybrookPhone: 9317 7553

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Baramundi (market price) has been grilled in its banana leaf with house-made XO, and is served with rice. It has that earthy baramundi taste, but there is no doubting the wonders of the luxurious, perfectly cooked and generous quantity of white �esh.

Dessert time! �ere’s three available ($12), so we order one of each.

Our dessert trio is more European than Asian, but Asian �avours are used.

�e WoK sundae has a familiar �avour that has us scratching our heads. We �nd out that it’s dried mandarin!

�e chocolate delice – golden leaf, hazelnut crumble – is a solid slab of incredibly intensely �avoured and bitter African chocolate.

�e stand-alone panna cotta is �rmer than most, though still gorgeously wobbly, and spiced with cardamom. All three are wonderful.

(Consider �e Sauce dined as guests of the management and did not pay for our meals. We chose from the regular menu with no restrictions. West of Kin management had no input, oversight or access to this story before it went to print.)

Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the de�nitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs –www.considerthesauce.net

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BROADFORD - 5 Dean DriveThis Solid brick home with single carport and double gate access to rear yard sits on a large blockof approximately 850m2. With neat and tidy front and rear yards the home comprises large loungeroom, spacious master suite, with built in robes and ensuite, a centrally located kitchen combineddining area which boasts ample storage and to the rear of the house, two separate bedrooms, abathroom and laundry with direct access to landscaped backyard. The large undercover fullyenclosed entertaining area will ensure outdoor entertaining is fun for all the family. If you'relooking at downsizing without the unit squeeze come and view this property today!

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KILMORE - 6 Kulin DriveCOOL ON KULIN! Situated in Kilmore's charming Willowmavin estate, this lovely home on almosta quarter of an acre [961sqm approximately] won't take long to sell. The large master bedroom is lightand bright and features a nice ensuite and walk in robe. The remaining bedrooms have built in robesand fans, are of a good size and located distant to the master. There are two generous living areas,one a separate lounge located at the front with large full size bay window for plentiful light andbrightness. The other is an additional family room located off the meals and functional well-appointedkitchen area. Sliding doors lead to the outside paved and covered patio complete with caféblinds…..very cool! Clever design allows vehicle movement through the rear of the double garage [endto end] to the spacious back yard if required. Listen up guys….one big [6mx3m approximately] shedwith concrete and power and another typical garden shed will give you ample storage or playroom.

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TALLAROOK - 465 Sungarrin RoadAPPROXIMATELY 40 ACRES OF COUNTRY CHARM!! This beautiful property is blessed with somany features that it is difficult to list them all here. The following will give you some idea. . .just think more! Three bedroom country style home with large open plan kitchen, dining andfamily room. Fantastic rustic style "man cave" with bar, open fire place, split air conditionerand veranda. Bungalow with bathroom for visitors. Under cover car parking for six vehiclesplus horse float. Feed shed. Two tack rooms. Up to ten paddocks including three foalingpaddocks, arena paddock, isolation paddock and more. Four double size stables with largehot wash bay, cattle crush and round yard. One small and two large triple bay hay sheds. Largewater capacity with tanks up to approximately 300,000 litres. Six newly built dog pens withconcrete floors and sturdy fencing. In addition, the large undercover area provides the ideal

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TYAAK - 65 Cunninghams RoadYOUR COUNTRY GETAWAY!!… On approximately 19 acres, this three bedroom, two bathroom, brickveneer home set on lifestyle acreage is the 'Great Australian Dream'. No need to worry about gettingbuilding permission as the house is already here!!! Great shedding, loads of car spaces for the familywith teenagers who are growing up and getting their license, dam, chook pen and stands of naturaltimber. The home has large lounge area, open plan kitchen, mud room and views from every window.Rear decking makes for a fantastic entertaining area. Live the life you have wanted to!

This well maintained property has everything. Twotanks to facilitate watering of the garden, vegetablegarden and orchard by the established irrigationsystem. There is absolutely nothing you have to dohere and plenty of space to do it. Just move in! Don'tbe disappointed, be cool on Kulin. . . while you can!

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KILMORE - 60 Bowers RoadSet on approximately 25 acres, this lifestyle property will tick all your boxes. Brick veneer home setin established yards with loads of parking spaces as well as a double garage. Formal entrance withpolished floorboards that continue throughout the home. The master bedroom is huge with a largewalk in robe and an ensuite needing completion, (plumbed/no fittings) it just needs your goodtaste and imagination to fill in the blanks. Rumpus or theatre room, large family room and mealsarea and a fantastic hostess kitchen with all the mod cons - including two ovens! Yes I got excitedabout that too. The kids rooms are great sizes and all have ceiling fans. The main bathroom hasa spa bath and double vanity and there's a separate powder room for guests. Formal lounge, withfeature panels in a beautiful soft blue hue, is both peaceful and private for relaxing after a hardday's work. Like entertaining?? You will love the decked area at the rear. Other features include; 3day's work. Like entertaining?? You will love the decked area at the rear. Other features include; 3

separate large paddocks, 2 dams, one spring fed,separate pens for whatever purpose you require, asleep out, fantastic for guests or your teenager, a47,000 litre water tank for all your water needs andgood fencing. Run stock or just enjoy the land andlocation with your family.


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SEYMOUR - 160 Anzac AvenueTHE TRUE AUSSIE DREAM... Offered up for the first time in over 30 years, this beautifullymaintained and immaculate home is on the market for you! Boasting three great sizedbedrooms, large lounge with divine window furnishings, every type of heating and coolingyou could possible ever want or need and a delightful sitting area where you can enjoyyour morning cuppa and read the paper in peace. Carport plus garage with storage area,separate workshop with concrete and power and fully established gardens. This homehas been well maintained and has been kept to its beautiful best at all times. You will

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SEYMOUR SEYMOUR - 57 Gordon CrescentWell I Never! I have never come across a property that offers this extended familyaccommodation to such an extent! Two bedroom renovated home with all the modernconveniences, stainless steel appliances, spacious living areas and great sizedbedrooms to boot. Fully landscaped block with lush greenery, great fencing and fullysecured yard, as well as workshop and car accommodation. Ideal for the handyman whoneeds his workshop space and loves to have a garden to care for and maintain.Fantastic rear outlook as this backs onto a bush reserve - NO REAR NEIGHBOURS! Great

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HEATHCOTE JUNCTION - 25 Glenburnie AvenueSensational allotment of approximately 1/2 an acre. With a gentle upward slope from theroad to the back of the allotment this is an ideal building site for your new home. Enjoy thequiet of a country lifestyle, within 55 minutes of all Melbourne has to offer, with easycommuting by freeway or rail. Don't hesitate, this may be just the right block, in just the rightspot, just what you've been waiting for at just the right price! Come have a look today.

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TYAAK - 5 Bruces LaneWith stunning views of rolling hills on approximately 183 acres sits a unique, large fourbedroom home. The home boasts a huge kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space,stainless steel 900mm gas cooktop and oven for the eager entertainer or budding chef. Alarge study with built in desk is set up for multiple people and includes French doors leadingoutside. Spacious dining and lounge area with timber floors and open fireplace, tiled familyarea with Coonara, master with ensuite and large walk in robe as well as a separate splitsystem and this house has more than enough storage throughout. Outside offers a largeundercover entertaining area to enjoy the beautiful views, a concreted parking area andabundant shedding including lockup brick garage next to the house, enormousmachinery/workshop with mezzanine & tack room. Adequate fencing ready for livestock.machinery/workshop with mezzanine & tack room. Adequate fencing ready for livestock.

Great water supply including dams (with pumps)and huge main water tank connected to the house(filled from the roof of both the house andworkshop). Endless possibilities for the foreverhome. Make the tree change a reality today. Giveus a call to come and see it for yourself.

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HIDDEN VALLEY - 24 Cavallo CrescentSet to take full advantage of the site, this 1 1/3 acre approximately offers a great outlook to theoriginal horse stud facilities of the "Haytesbury Estate". You will feel immediately at home in this37square family home. Three great living areas make for easy and flexible living for larger and/orsmaller families. Boasting light filled rooms this modern home offers four bedrooms with ensuiteto the master. Add to that the home office, study and/or 5th bedroom which are all peacefullytucked away from the main living areas of the home. Beautifully designed to make the most ofthe views the modern kitchen offers ample cupboards and bench space and overlooks the familyand dining creating an entertainment hub which opens out to the undercover alfresco area wherethe views can be truly appreciated. The separate rumpus and sitting room offer a more intimate

zoning of the home creating the best of bothworlds for a busy family. A 2.5 car garage andworkshop leaves nothing left out. A home to bereckoned with, style, space and serenity all herejust waiting for you to claim as your own.

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A�er a long pre-season, Calder Cannons are ready to hit the �eld on �ursday night to kick o� the TAC Cup season.

�e Cannons and Eastern Ranges will start the season under lights at RAMS Arena and Cannons coach Andrew Johnston said his team could not wait.

“It’s been a really good pre-season,” he said.“We started with 90-plus kids back in

November and put them through their paces. We’ve now got a list of 54 who are quality kids.

“We had a camp at Queenscli� last weekend and it was about putting it all together. Now we’re ready for the season.”

Johnston, in his second year as head coach, said there was one big di�erence between this group and the one from last season.

“I can’t compare to a couple of years ago as I wasn’t coach but they had a really good side and got 11 players dra�ed,” he said.

“�is year the group is a lot closer than last year and the top-age guys have made a real point of including the 17-year-olds.

“It’s a really good start that they’ve come together as a group.”

Johnston said 22 players from last year’s group were still with the Cannons.

Many of them played several games last year despite being bottom age.

“We have a really good mix of players,” he said. “We were up and down last year and it meant we got to play a lot of the 17-year-olds. It was a big focus for us late in the season to again

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give them one, two or even half a dozen games. It holds them in good stead for this year.”

Johnston said several players had shown promise so far in the o�-season.

“James Peters is coming back from a serious injury,” he said.

“Tom Burnside has shown real athletic ability and will be really important this year.

“Jackson McDonald and Harri Rocke have shown leadership, and Ryan Baker and Lachlan Bramble are up-and-coming leaders.

“Ben Ronke tested well last week and he played senior football last year. He was part of St Bernards premiership side.

“He is a big-bodied boy who may play a few games in the VFL.”

Like in previous years, the Cannons won’t appoint a captain and instead will rotate the position.

“We have 12 players in the leadership group and we’re working closely with them,” Johnston said.

“We’ll have a di�erent captain each week and announce a captain at the end of the regular season if we’re lucky enough to play �nals.”

Johnston said the club had about half a dozen players in the Vic Metro under-18 squad, including Burnside, Mitch Lewis and Jack Reaper.


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Bundoora United is ready to put a tough season behind it and focus on the future in the Diamond Valley Cricket Association.

�e Bulldogs’ run in the Barclay Shield was thwarted with the club penalised for a rule breach by the association before round 10.

�e penalty changed the results of �ve matches, relegating the Bulldogs to the bottom of the ladder and causing them to drop a division.

Bulldogs president Grant Flack said it had been a tough time at the club, which still maintains it did nothing wrong.

“People were angry initially,” he said last week. “But it’s brought us closer and we’ve re-signed all our senior players for next season.

“We’re now looking at continuing the focus on development of our juniors … and we’re likely to have under-16s for the �rst time in a

Relegated Bulldogs deny faultfew years next season,” Flack said.

In a letter to all clubs, he outlined the background to the breach.

“�e DVCA executive has charged and found us guilty of playing an unregistered player in �ve games during the season,” Flack wrote.

“�is player … has played for our club for 19 years, both as a junior, and through our senior ranks, captaining and coaching the club.

“[He] informed us prior to pre-season that he would be relocating to Sydney for work. We asked him to commit to playing �ve games with us … which he agreed to do.”

A�er round seven, the association contacted the club asking whether the player had also been playing cricket in Sydney.

“We advised that, as far as we knew, he was not playing in an organised competition but had played a couple of social games with mates,” the letter continued.

“At no stage did we receive an alert from

MyCricket of a clearance or transfer request.“Prior to round 10, we were asked again by

the executive to con�rm if [the player] was in fact playing at a particular club in Sydney. He con�rmed that the speci�ed club was where he had played, but again reiterated that it was a social competition.”

�e player, though had been registered by the club in Sydney, which is what caused the trouble.

�e association then handed down a decision to wipe out all points from the Bulldogs’ matches in which the player had played, and they would instead receive minus two points for each of those games.

“Without consultation with us, the other club or [the player], they handed down their �ndings and penalty.

“If we had known the club in Sydney had or was going to register … we would have ourselves sought guidance from the DVCA and

asked for any required permit,” Flack told Star Weekly. “�e DVCA themselves acknowledge he is our player and doesn’t need a clearance to play for us again next year.”

Flack said he and the club were disappointed with a decision that they cannot appeal.

“We wanted to state our case and they said we couldn’t appeal. �e constitution said we could and we sent an email with a couple of points. �at was dismissed and that was it.”

�e DVCA executive said the penalties were set down in accordance with the rules set at the start of the season.

“As such, the penalties imposed were seen to be harsh but were in accordance with the rules,” the executive said.

“In relation to an appeal, the DVCA, at its discretion, heard the case put forward by Bundoora United but decided that their decision was �nal and no further action would be taken on the matter.”

Whittlesea Pacers and Diamond Valley Eagles do battle on Friday night, at the same time joining forces for a good cause.

A�er the success of last year’s Good Friday clash, the two men’s sides will again play in a stand-alone game this Friday to raise money for the annual Royal Children’s Hospital appeal.

Pacers’ men’s coach Ross Moll said this year will also include a battle between the teams’ women’s sides, which are now in the same division.

“It had a great reaction,” Moll said. “�ere was a lot of support last year and the girls are keen to get involved as well. We raised more than $2000 and we’re hoping to raise more this year.

“It’s something the two clubs really support and, hopefully, being the only matches for the weekend, other people will get down and watch.”

Both Pacers’ sides will be hoping for their �rst wins of the season against the Eagles, a�er �rst-up losses against Hume City Broncos.

On Saturday night, the Broncos dominated the game from start to �nish, winning 98-70.

Missing import Chris Kaba, the Pacers were no match for Hume City, which spread the load around so everyone had good court time.

Lincoln Gar�rth was top-scorer for the Pacers, with 15. Matt Bongetti was the only other Pacers player to hit double �gures.

For the Broncos, all but one player got on the scoreboard. Jamal Brown top-scored with 20, while new recruit Gak Laat hit 18 points.

In its �rst match in state championship division, the women’s side was easily beaten by last year’s grand �nalists.

�e Broncos kept the Pacers to just 12 points in the �rst half, and kept the pressure on in the second half to win 81-31.

Emmie O’Nial was the only player in double �gures for the Pacers with 10 points. For the Broncos, Samara Gallaher top-scored with 23 points, while Colleen Planeta scored 18 points and had 19 rebounds coming o� the bench.

Tara Murray

Good Friday battles for kids

Kangaroos lose sting in their tail�e premiership dreams of the Greenvale Kangaroos became a nightmare at the weekend.

With the Victorian Turf Cricket Association senior division grand �nal reduced from four days to two because of rain the previous week, the Kangaroos sent South Caul�eld in at Donald McLean Reserve on Saturday.

It looked to be a good decision as the Kangaroos’ fast bowlers and good �elding accounted for South Caul�eld’s top order, with the side slumping to 6-62.

South Caul�eld’s lower order responded to the challenge, with four of the bottom �ve batsmen making 20 runs or more.

�anks to those contributions, South Caul�eld, which had only lost one match for the season, posted a more than competitive 175 for the Kangaroos to chase.

Tallan Wright took three wickets for the Kangaroos while Jacob �ompson and Chathura Darshana took two each.

�e Kangaroos openers survived an over at the end of Saturday but there were far fewer positives on Sunday for the batsmen.

Playing coach Tarek Moughanie was gone before the score had even reached double �gures and Chinthaka Jayasinghe followed him back to the sheds soon a�er.

�ings got worse for the Kangaroos when Matthew Innes became the third member of the top order to fall in single �gures.

Tallan Wright made 15 but when skipper Jon Kent (22) and Andrew LePage fell in quick succession, the Kangaroos had slumped to 6-56.

�e Kangaroos’ lower order was unable to �re up.

As with so many times in his career, Peter Manser tried to contribute with the bat but his 16 was never going to be enough to save the Kangaroos. Manser, Matt Bonello and Matthew Kent fell in the space of three runs

and with the kangaroos at 9-82 it looked like the game would soon end.

�e Kangaroos’ No.10 and No.11, �ompson and Darshana, put o� the loss for a bit longer by producing their team’s biggest partnership of the day.

�ompson, whose contribution for the season in the senior division to that point had been just 13, looked con�dent with the bat, �nding the boundary on four occasions.

�e partnership, innings and match come to end when Darshana was bowled out for 10 with the Kangaroos all out for 125 – 51 runs short of victory.

�ompson remained the not out batsman on 31.

Other division winners included Keilor, Chelsea, St Albans and Pascoe Vale Sports Club.

Tara Murray

Greenvale’s Peter Manser breaks the stumps to run out South Caul�eld’s Ashley Russell on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

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VICTORIAN PREMIER FIRSTSSemi-�nals, Sat 19 & Sun 20 MarchMelbourne v Ringwoodat Camberwell Sports GroundMELBOURNE 1st InningsM BROWN b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3A KENT lbw b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1M HILL c Loorham b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . .30S GOTCH b Holland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31S HARPER lbw b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0L EDWARDS lbw b ToppARDS lbw b ToppARDS lbw b T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36B McDONALD c Loorham b Holland . . . . . . . .10J KOOP lbw b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3W RYAN lbw b KingYAN lbw b KingY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0J COLEMAN not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2P SMITH c Loorham b King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0Extras (2lb 1nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119Fall: 3, 16, 43, 44, 94, 114, 117, 117, 117, 119Bowling: M Topp Topp T 14-3-29-1, I Holland 18-9-20-5, D King 11.1-5-12-4, J Freeman 2-1-5-0, M Fotia 3-0-14-0, B Walsh 8-0-37-0 Overs: 56.1RINGWOOD 1st InningsJ FREEMAN not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56D KING not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Extras (3lb 1nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4No wicket for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Bowling: J Coleman 10-5-11-0, P Smith 5-1-19-0, J Koop 6-1-20-0, B McDonald 7-2-26-0, L Edwards 3-2-3-0, M Hill 4-1-19-0, W Ryan 2-0-17-0, M Brown 2-0-8-0 Overs: 39.Result: Ringwood wonUmpires: S Craig & P Gillespie

Fitzroy Doncaster v Prahranat Schramms Reserve, DoncasterFITZROY DONCASTER 1st InningsM BREMNER c Hartley b Seymour . . . . . . . . .26J BLYTH c Hancock b WJ BLYTH c Hancock b WJ BL ilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . .20T SHEEHAN b Grimwade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18P DICKSON c Bull b Grimwade . . . . . . . . . . . .77N VARDI not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47M FRITH not out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30T LAWFORD not out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Extras (5nb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Five wickets for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227Fall: 47, 54, 89, 164, 219Bowling: M Wilcox 14-3-48-1, A Hutton 6-1-27-0, S Seymour 14-1-48-2, S Grimwade 26-6-59-2, S Miller 10-0-30-0, A Dhull 5-1-14-0Overs: 75. Umpires A Barrow & M Hanton.

PREMIER LOWER GRADESSemi-fnalsSeconds: Melb Uni 2-64 v Fitz Donc, St Kilda 1-15 v Ess 9-167.Thirds: Melb Uni 1-33 v Geelong 163 (Reid 72no Condy 36 Van Cuylenburg 4-21 Grant 3-56), Carl v Monash Tigers 9-246 (Cross 42 Krelle 42 Humphries 39 McKenna 35no O’Sullivan 4-57).

Fourths: Monash Tigers 150 (O’Brien 5-37 Mills 3-21) v Carl 2-0. Melb Uni 9-257 (Hyde-Smith 121 McIntosh 45 Drukeshkumar 3-27 Wilkinson 3-57) v Dand.Women: Firsts: Box Hill 5-204 (Brock 57no A Lanning 53 Grif�ths 49) d Melb 199 (Jensen 47 Yates 42 Crowley 35).

VSDCAGrand-�nalsNorth East 1st XI: Bayswater 124 v Mt Waverley. 2nd XI: No Play. South west 1st XI: Oakleigh 8-221 (Mcguinness 62 Allen 54) v Caul�eld. 2nd XI: Malvern 196 (Gill 50) v Williamstown. North West 3rd XI: Brunswick 42 (Rycroft 6-9) v Yarraville 4-134 (Doyle 57 No Leach 52). 4th XI: No Play. South East 3rd XI: No Play. 4th XI: Bayswater 102 v Oakleigh 4-23.

METROPOLITANMETROPOLITANMETROPOLITFERNTREE GULLY:GULLY:GULL Grand f: Norm Reeves Shield: Knox�eld 208 (Train 54 Boxell 50 Vozzo 4-55) v The Basin.MERCANTILE: Grand f A: Parkville Dist 326 (0-2) d Youlden Youlden Y 146 (181). A-Res: Flemington Colts 128 (4-236) d Youlden Youlden Y 99 (264). B:Powerhouse 162 (151) d OCG 137 (57). D:Youlden 253 d Gunbower 163.Youlden 253 d Gunbower 163.YRINGWOOD: Grand f: Trollope Shield: Wantirna South v North Ringwood 95. Wilkins Cup:Lilydale v Montrose 177. Newey Plate: North Ringwood 43 & 3-77 v Wantirna South 53. Pascoe Shield: Ainslie Park 146 v Montrose. A:Heathmont Baptist 104 v Warranwood 0-15. B: South Croydon v Ainslie Park 138. C: St Andrews v Wonga Park 142. D: East�eld v Warrandyte w/o. E: Wonga Park 4-96 d Kilsyth 59. F: South Croydon 1-16 v Wonga Park 108.

BOWLSBOWLS VICTORIA - SATURDASATURDASA Y METROPOLITTURDAY METROPOLITTURDA AN PENNANTY METROPOLITAN PENNANTY METROPOLITFinalsDiv 1: Croy (1) 85 MCC (1) 80. Div 2: Diam Ck (1) 96 Pak (1) 76. Div 3: Mulg CC (3) 82 Ess (3) 69. Div 4: Mord (2) 58 Bays (2) 72. Div 5:Whitt (3) 77 N Bal (2) 69. Div 6: Epp RSL (2) 81 Black (4) 72. Div 7: Semi-�nals: Dand Clb (3) 62 Bruns (3) 67, Palm Lake (1) 93 Bent (4) 65. Div 8: Cran RSL (4) 34 Dand RSL (1) 5

MIDWEEK METROPOLITAN PENNANTMIDWEEK METROPOLITAN PENNANTMIDWEEK METROPOLITDivisional Finals Women’s Round Robin Rd 2: Wav Glf (1) 53 Sunb (1) 62. Semi-f div 1: Bund RSL (2) 79 Donv (1) 54, Mid Pk (1) 51 Croy (1) 59. Div 2:Bays (1) 55 Deer Pk (1) 59, Mord (1) 48 Ber (2) 66. Div 3: Fitz Vic (1) 67 Keil (1) 62, Mid Pk (2) 58 Cran RSL (1) 61. Qtr-f div 4: Donc (4) 76 Pak (3) 49, MCC Kew Spts (3) 59 Hamp(3) 58, Ess (3) 48 Mulg CC (7) 62, Keil (3) 64 Palm Lake (2) 52. Div 5: Round Robin Rd 2: Pres/Res (3) 55 Y Val CC (2) 2

RUGBY UNIONVRUDewar Shield: Harlequin 47 d End Hills 26,Moorabbin 53 d Souths 29, Melbourne 45d Power House 5, Footscray 47 d MelbourneUni 15, Melbourne 30 d Power House 7. P2:Harlequin 71 d End Hills 5, Moorabbin 54 d Souths 5, Melbourne Uni 42 d Footscray 5. P3:Harlequin 25 d End Hills 12, Moorabbin 28 d Souths 0, Melbourne Uni 22 drew Footscray 22.

SOFTBALLNORTHERN at Mill ParkRd 18: U-19: Cheetahs 5 d Monarchs 3. U-13:Cheetahs Green 12 d Monarchs 8. Grand Finals:U-16: Monarchs Red 7 d Cheetahs 3. Women:Cheetahs White 7 d Rebels 6.

SCHOOL SPORTSAGSV SWIMMING C’SHIPat MSACBOYS: Mentone 290 Ivanhoe 265 Camberwell 233 Marcellin 205.5 Trinity 198 Yarra Valley 185 Penleigh & Essendon 180.5 Peninsula 134.5 Assumption 57.5. GIRLS: Mentone 155 Ivanhoe 143 Yarra Valley 132 Penleigh & Essendon 94 Peninsula 92 Assumption 33.

APSCRICKET: Geelong Gram 9 (dec)-250 (Alexander 39 Daniels 36 Dahlenburg 60no) d Carey 70 (McCartin 3-13 Bienvenu 4-17) and 5-96 (Murray 33), Melbourne 100 (Bonwick 5-35 Sparks 3-32) and 3-80 d Scotch 91 (Faulkner 7-24), Geelong Col 6 (dec)-117( Boyd 52) d Wesley 74 (Vincent 5-31 Bourke 3-12) and 4-137 (Boucher 67no), Brighton 5 (dec)-315 (Harvey 85 Murphy 85 Yorgey Yorgey Y80no) d Caul�eld 70 (Leadbeater 4-19) and 0-35, St Kevins 233 (Connell 44 Milne 37 Burrill 39 Wardlaw 33 McMaster 4-44) and 6-114 (Burrill 47) d Haileybury 85 (Barnett 5-41 Parsons 3-6). FUTSAL: Scotch 6 d Xavier Red 3, PEGS 15 d Caul�eld 5, Xavier Black 5 d Haileybury 4, St Kevins 7 d Carey 3. ROWING: Boys: Melbourne 1 Wesley 2 Scotch 3 Geelong Col 4 St Kevins 5 Geelong Gram 6. Girls: Geelong Gram 1 Caul�eld 2 Geelong Col 3 Wesley 4 Carey 5 Haileybury 6. TABLE TABLE TTENNIS: Wesley 9 d St Kevins 6, Caul�eld 14 d Geelong Gram 1, Haileybury 12 d Carey 3, Melbourne 12 d Xavier 3. TENNIS: Carey 13-134 d Geelong Gram 3-70, Scotch 10-118 d Melbourne 6-91, Cau�eld 16-144 d Brighton 0-57, St Kevins d Hailebury wo, Wesley d Geelong Col wo. VOLLEYBALL: Wesley 3 d Hailebury 0 (25-21 25-20 25-22), St Kevins 3 d Xavier 1 (25-17 23-25 25-20 25-21), Carey 3 d Caul�eld 2 (10-25 25-22 25-23 21-25 16-14) Melbourne 3 d Scotch 2 (26-24 16-25 21-25 25-17 15-12).

AGSV/APS GIRLSBADMINTON: Haileybury 7-14-307 d Caul�eld 2-4-235, Wesley 6-12-309 d PEGS 3-7-246, Carey 6-13-332 d Geelong Col 3-7-

287. SOFTBALL: Yarra Valley 11 d Ivanhoe 5, Wesley 21 d ACK 3, PEGS 26 d Carey 14, Caul�eld 19 d Geelong Gram 16, Haileybury 15 d Peninsula 1. TENNIS: Haileybury 16-144 d ACK 0-18, Carey 11-120 d Geelong Gram 5-100, Peninsula v Caul�eld wash out, Wesley v Geelong Col wash out. VOLLEYBALL:Yarra Valley 3 d Ivanhoe 0 (25-11 25-12 25-13), PEGS 3 d Carey 0 (25-9 25-13 25-21), Cau�eld 3 d Peninsula 0 (25-18 25-14 25-13), Wesley 3 d Mentone 1 (20-25 25-7 25-12 25-13).

APS HEADS OF THE RIVER at NagambieSchoolboys: YR11-12: Four: Xavier NT Geelong Gram, Haileybury. Eight div 1: Melbourne GS 6m16.41s Wesley, Scotch Vic. 5.93s 7.13s. Div 2: Melbourne GS 6m04.66s Scotch Vic, Geelong Coll. 4.88s 9.28s. Div 3: Melbourne GS 6m47.15s Geelong Gram, StKevin’s. 3.12s 10.09s. Div 4: Melbourne GS7m24.61s Scotch Vic, Geelong Coll. 16.66s 8.85. YR10: Four: Wesley NT, Melbourne GS, Haileybury. Eight div 1: St Kevin’s 6m43.32s Melbourne GS, Geelong Coll. 4.57s 9.81s.Div 2: Melbourne GS 7m06.20s Scotch Vic, Brighton Gram. 4.86s 7.43s. Div 3: Scotch VIC 7m27.76s Brighton Gram, Melbourne GS.10.12s 3.70s. YR9: Quad div 1: Scotch Vic 3m19.98s Brighton Gram, St Kevin’s. 4.33s 2.75s. Div 2: Scotch Vic 3m27.98s Melbourne GS, St Kevin’s. 9.44s 7.70s. Div 3: Scotch Vic 3m30.62s St Kevin’s, Melbourne GS. 2.45s 2.23s. Div 4: Scotch Vic 3m43.76s Carey Gram, St Kevin’s. 2.75s 1.70s. Div 5: Scotch Vic 3m49.09s Melbourne GS, Xavier. 12.37s 1.11s. Div 6: Scotch Vic 3m59.09s Melbourne GS, Brighton Gram. 7.36s 1.95s. Div 7: Scotch Vic 4m01.08s Scotch Vic, Scotch Vic. 1.12s 1.21s. Div 8: Melbourne GS 4m16.03s Scotch Vic, Xavier. 3.23s 5.63s.Schoolgirls: Eight div 1: Geelong Gram7m16.95s Caul�eld Gram, Geelong Coll.18.89s 5.44s. Div 2: Geelong Coll 7m35.09sGeelong Gram, Carey Gram. 8.16s 19.95s.Div 3: Geelong Gram 8m19.54s Geelong Coll,Caul�eld Gram. 11.46s 36.07s. YR10: Four div1: Geelong Gram NT, Caul�eld Gram, GeelongColl. 39s 3.61s. Div 2: Geelong Coll 4m12.88sCaul�eld Gram, Carey Gram. 1.84s 1.48s. Div3: Geelong Coll 4m13.70s Wesley, Caul�eldGram. 70s 3.45s. Div 4: Wesley 4m11.26sGeelong Coll, Geelong Gram. 3.71s 7.62s. Div5: Geelong Coll 4m17.40s Wesley, GeelongGram. 1.48s 3.09s. Div 6: Wesley 4m13.02sCaul�eld Gram, Geelong Gram. 7.37s 6.82s.YR9: Four div 1: Wesley 4m14.11s Geelong Coll,Carey Grammar. 14.78s 58s. Div 2: Carey Gram4m20.74s Geelong Coll, Caul�eld Gram. 1.64s6.56s. Div 3: Carey Gram 4m21.92s Wesley, Geelong Coll. 2.99s 8.56s. Div 4: Geelong Coll4m29.65s Caul�eld Gram, Carey Gram. 3.69s3.21s. Div 5: Carey Gram 4m25.29s GeelongColl, Wesley. 10.50s 26.80s. Div 6: Caul�eldGram 4m26.06s Geelong Coll, Carey Gram.9.22s 12.75s. Div 7: Carey Gram 4m48.02sGeelong Coll, Carey Gram. 3.20s 71s.

GOLFLEGENDS PRO-AM at Craigieburn (par 72): 71: G Joyner L Tinkler R Cooney. 72: M Harwood. 73: P Powell S O’Brien. 74: P Woodward T Elliott. 75: J Onions B Wearne C Williams. 76: M Zilko. 77: ADakers. 78: P Dalgleish D Good F Conallin. 79:D Hando S Ford J Martin T Hollingsworth. 80:L Allen P Hayes D Harrington. 81: W Greene. 82: G Ferguson W Rogers. 83: P Croker. 85: DBrown. 87: G Begg.

PGA LEGENDS PRO-AM at Gardiners Run: (par 72): Final scores: 64: C Williams. 67: S Taylor Taylor T . 68: L Stephen J Kirchner. 69: S Ford A Gilligan D Merriman T Mezera. 70: B Wall D Harrington S O’Brien T Elliott G Joyner G Wall. 71: M McFadden D Hando J Onions. 72: D Armstrong M Harwood P Hayes R Davis R Cooney J Martin D Purchase. 73: D Good P Powell R Backwell G Carroll T Price M Zilko. 74 S Aisbett G McCully S Herbert H Dolan B Wearne P Woodward. 75: L Allen F Conallin T Hollingsworth C Le Chevallier M Paterson P Dalgleish I BakerFinch. 76: C Fox S Hutchison W Greene L Tinkler. 77: C Trist L Hunter G Bruyeres. 78: A Dakers. 79: W Rogers D Brown. 80: M Humphries E Booth. 81: GFerguson. 83: K Oung. 84: D Galloway.

FLINDERS PRO-AM(par 69): 63: A Martin. 64: J Ingram. 65: RHaywood J Marchesani. 67: A Brown. 68: MBoth T Elliott J Onions. 69: A Cox L Hickman L Burns R Lal. 70: E Elliott B Ford W Lowrie DK Im B Wharton A Pitty. 71: N Condon L Farry K Harris D Higgins. 72: M Curtain A Dudley-Bateman B McGill D Stein C Smedley. 73:H Williams M Isherwood A Kelly C McLean M Voglis D Smith S Johnson. 74: S Gardiner D Hando J Kraan J Shaw E Walters M Choi G Cusick. 75: R Granger C Le Chevallier S McDermott L Bleumink. 76: N Dastey B Parrish M Hakkinen A Schultz. 77: A Jacobsen L Bates S Lambert. 78: T Alsford M Ohlmus M Faraone J Jeong. 79: M Judd I Merrett Z Morwood. 80:B Eyton-Jones. 81: B Westwick W Greene. 84:C Sartori.

ROSEBUD COUNTRY PRO-AM(par 71 North): 64: D Higgins. 66: A Brown. 67: R Haywood. 68: A Pitty. 69: M Choi A Cox J Marchesani G Campbell D Stein P Wilson. 70: D Grif� n D Grif� n D Grif� B Wharton T Elliott B Westwick S Tempest Tempest T L White M Both D Good J Jeong. 71:B Ford J Ingram S Kent M Ohlmus A Martin P Woodward D Smith. 72: I Merrett T Alsford M Isherwood R Lal Z Morwood S Johnson. 73:N Drane J Donaldson A Jacobsen C McLean L Farry. 74: R Granger S Lambert R Emond M Faraone G Attrill E Walters L Jean. 75: WLowrie B Eyton-Jones L Young Young Y B Murphy. 76:N Dastey W Greene M Bolton. 77: B Parrish K Harris. 78: A Dudley-Bateman L Hickman. 79: S Gardiner J Kraan. 80: M Voglis L Bates A Kelly M Hakkinen. 81: D Hando DK Im. 82: CSartori. 84: L Kenny.

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Big VCraigieburn had mixed results to start the Big V season. In women’s division 1, Craigieburn and Western Port struggled to hit the scoreboard, with the Eagles getting the points in a low-scoring 47-46 result. Craigieburn, in the second half, nailed just 14 points and made three of 14 shots from the freethrow line. Kellie Bailey-Lynn top-scored for the Eagles with 12 points. The men’s division 2 side lost to a Mornington side containing former NBL player Adam Ballinger. He was the difference with a double-double including 40 points in his side’s 76-65 win. For the Eagles, Robert Toller-Bond top-scored with 19 points.

FootballThe Calder Cannons lost a thriller in the semi-�nals of the Youth Girls Academy Challenge on Saturday. Facing Dandenong Stingrays, the Cannons started the better of the two sides to lead by 11 points midway through the game. The Stingrays straight kicking came to the fore, proving to be the difference in the Stingrays 7.0 (42)-6.3 (39) win. The Cannons will face the North Ballarat Rebels in the second week of �nals.

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By Tara Murray

A late �ghtback by Whittlesea United came to nothing a�er an extra-time loss to Caul�eld Cobras in the nationwide FFA Cup on Saturday.

�e Cobras took the lead in the fourth-round match at �omas Street Reserve with a penalty a�er 61 minutes and appeared to be cruising into the next round with a second goal with just 12 minutes le�.

But United kept �ghting and pulled one goal back in the 89th minute.

With plenty of added time because of an injury which required a stretcher earlier in the half, United equalised in the dying stages to force the game into extra time.

�e Cobras stepped up a level to score twice more for a 4-2 win and a place in the ��h round.

Last year’s FFA Cup semi-�nalist, Hume City, started its 2016 campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Brunswick City at Broadmeadows Valley Park.

Scores were locked at 0-0 at half-time and the game appeared to turn in Brunswick’s favour when Hume’s Joseph Franjic was sent from the ground for a second yellow card.

Despite being a man down, Hume scored the winner through Hernan Espindola in the 89th minute a�er a clever pass from Daniel Visevic.

Hume will �nd out its ��h-round opponent when the draw is made early this week.

Whittlesea Ranges played its �rst match in the competition at Olympic Village on Saturday night but made a rapid exit with a 3-0 loss to Heidelberg United.

Whittlesea’s Tansel Baser in action on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

Fightback ends in tears

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Knights aim to add �nals to player development planNorthern Knights are making no secret of the fact that they have set their sights on the TAC Cup �nals this season.

For the past couple of seasons, the Knights have been more concerned with building a game plan and developing players for a higher level. Now the aim is to take that further, according to coach Andrew Shakespeare.

�e Knights �nished 11th with four wins last season.

“It’s a really hard-working group of players and we haven’t swayed away from wanting to participate in �nals,” Shakespeare said.

“We know it takes a lot of hard work and it does put pressure on us to perform, but playing

�nals is where we want to be. We have boys on the cusp of the AFL and we want to showcase them on the next level, and at TAC Cup, that’s �nals.”

Shakespeare said that, like last year, this season’s squad was really balanced.

He said 18 players from last season’s squad had come back and some of the returning 19-year-olds had impressed so far.

“Matt Perry has been terri�c,” Shakespeare said. “As a 19-year-old we’ll look for him to play some VFL this year for his development. He’s played nationals before.

“Jake Bradley [son of former Carlton star Craig] has stepped up and we’re looking

forward to seeing him play. He had a beep test of 16.2 at the TAC Cup testing, which is really up there.”

“Charles Roberts is a 200cm ruckman whose marking has really improved.”

But Perry’s season will be delayed because of stress fractures in his foot.

Mason Blakey has been named captain of the Knights, while Luke Bunker will be vice-captain. �ey and Patrick Naish are in the initial Vic Metro under-18 squad.

Shakespeare said one di�erence this season would be the �tness of players, with the arrival of high-performance manager Anthony Pierobon.

“He was the development high-performance manager at Williamstown,” Shakespeare said.

“He has been with a successful club and he is already having an impact.”

Shakespeare said this year’s players were using last season’s dra� success as motivation . . . �ve Knights were dra�ed to AFL lists.

“Initially we only had one [Jade Gresham] on the radar of AFL clubs but they all worked at it and got success,” he said.

�e Knights start their season against Sandringham Dragons at IKON Park at 1.30pm on Saturday.

Tara Murray

Winning runs, catch and a consoling �agHaving missed out in the past two years, Luke Borg �nally got the chance to be part of a Rivergum premiership side.

Two years ago, he was in the mix for selection but missed out and last year he was 12th man.

�is year, Borg hit the winning runs against North Brunswick/Rosebank to continue the Rivergum fairytale of a third successive North Metro Cricket Association Jika Shield premiership.

“To hit the winning runs and be out there with the captain at the end of the game was amazing,” Borg said during post-match celebrations.

“It’s everything I’ve worked for. I’ve had to watch on the sidelines and I’ve still been a part of it, but nothing beats this.”

Borg’s grand �nal dream started with a

screamer of a catch in the out�eld on day one. Borg said the dismissal of Tony Tenuta was an important part of the game. “I felt he was their best batsman.”

Borg had a few nervous moments on day two while waiting to bat. He joined Kookas skipper Gary Bell at the crease when their side was just six runs short of North Brunswick/Rosebank.

“I was in my pads for about 15 overs waiting to come in – that was the worst part,” he said. “Once I was out there, I was pretty relaxed.

Bell was full of praise for his partner. “He’s only 22 or 23,” Bell said. “He missed out on the grand �nal two years ago when he thought he could have probably got in.

“I told him he had to work his butt o� … he didn’t quite do enough and missed out again

[last season] and was 12th man. �is year he hasn’t set the world on �re, but he deserved his spot. In the semi-�nal, he put on 70 with me … he didn’t do much at the end here, but he took a match-winning catch yesterday that got rid of their best bat.”

Bell said Borg would treasure the moment of hitting the winning runs forever.

“It’s great for him. I was pretty happy for him to hit the runs and was happy to be with him on the �eld. He’ll have a good celebration the next couple of days. It’ll be something he’ll remember for ever.”

Matthew Kiely also played in his �rst premiership with the club a�er returning to Rivergum from Premier Cricket.

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By Tara Murray

If there had been any doubt the current Rivergum team was one of the best in the history of the North Metro Cricket Association, there certainly isn’t now.

A�er playing in the previous four Jika Shield grand �nals and winning the past two, the Kookas had the opportunity at the weekend to become just the fourth club to record a three-peat.

And the result against North Brunswick/Rosebank, the same side they had played in the previous three grand �nals, was the same as in 2014 and 15 . . . a win to the Kookas.

�e match didn’t start the way Rivergum would have liked, though, with the Rosellas winning the toss at Bundoora Park.

“It’s never good when the opposition win the toss in a grand �nal and they’re going to bat,” Kookas captain-coach Gary Bell said.

“But they were never going to punish you too much; they were going to try to bat for their 80 overs and be real disciplined and play your boring cricket.”

In fact, the Rosellas posted just 128, with Sean Neary taking three wickets.

Although the target appeared puny on paper, it proved to be a tricky one and at one stage the Kookas were in trouble at 4-41.

But Matthew Perri and Jarrod Bannister settled the innings, and when Bannister went Perri was joined at the crease by Bell.�e two got their side within six runs of the target before Perri departed.

His 40 was enough to get him man-of-the- match honours for the second time in three grand �nal wins.

“He loves the pressure these days,” Bell said.

“When I �rst got hold of him 10 years ago I didn’t think much of him as a cricketer. He struggled in the �rst few �nals series he played in but now thrives on the pressure.

“He’s the big wicket, bowls all day and �elds well; he’s the all-round cricketer.

Bell said a�er the match the premiership win was every bit as good as the previous two.

“I was pretty emotional a�erwards as we’re a tight-knit group,” he said.

“A lot of people think we have a lot of talent, but talent alone doesn’t get you over the line. It’s a lot of meetings and hanging out together, which I think is crucial.

“We always look a�er each other, have each other’s back, and I think that’s what got us over the line today and yesterday in the �eld when they were on top of us for a while.”

Bell says he hopes Rivergum can continue its run at the top.

“It’s amazing to think where we’ve come from when I �rst got here,” he said.

“We were nobodies; people thought we were irrelevant.

“My young fellow plays at Rivergum and it gives him something to aspire to, something for the younger players at the club to keep going.”

Rivergum’s Sean Kirby takes a classic catch. (Pictures: Shawn Smits)

Hot Kookas whip up a three-peat

Rivergum teammates celebrate Sean Kirby’s classic catch.

Luke Borg celebrating his screamer of a catch on Saturday.


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*Manufacturer’s campaign driveaway price for new MY16 vehicles sold by 31 March 2016 and delivered by 30 April 2016. ^Manufacturer’s campaign driveaway price for new 2015 compliance plate Jetta 118TSI manual sold by 31 March 2016 and delivered by 30 April 2016. *^Private buyers only, not available with any other offers. Options and metallic paint may be available for an additional cost. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to change or extend all offers. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ‡Safety technologies are not a substitute for the driver’s responsibility of the vehicle. #Conditions apply. See www.volkswagen.com.au. ~Volkswagen Choice Program is available at participating Volkswagen dealers to approved customers of Volkswagen Financial Services only. Terms and conditions apply. Volkswagen Financial Services is a trading name of Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence 389344. °Based on a driveaway price of$21,990 for 2015 compliance plate Jetta 118TSI manual to approved personal applicants of Volkswagen Financial Services (VFS)** on a Consumer Loan over 48 months and balloon of $4,008 (excludes demonstrators and used vehicles). Total amount payable $22,519.87. All offers are based on a 1% p.a. comparison rate±. Offers end 31 March 2016. While stocks last. Standard fees and charges apply. Not available with other offers or to fleet, government or rental buyers. Full conditions are available on application. **VFS is a trading name of Volkswagen Financial Services Australia Pty Limited ABN 20 097 071 460, Australian Credit Licence Number 389344. ±Comparison rate based on a 5 year secured consumer fixed rate loan of $30,000. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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• Rear View Camera‡

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• Rear View Camera‡

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