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By Laura Michell

Trains are set to depart Mernda by 2019 a�er the state government announced the allocation of $588 million to fund the long-awaited Mernda rail extension.

�e money was part of last week’s state budget, which also included up to $139 million to upgrade Plenty Road.

Eight kilometres of duplicated track will be built between South Morang and Mernda as part of the rail extension, with stabling yards to be built north of Bridge Inn Road.

Mernda rail makes tracksA premium station will be built in Mernda,

with a second station planned for near South Morang’s Marymede Catholic College.

Bidders have been asked to price a third station near Hawkstowe Parade.

�e project will be managed by the Level Crossing Removal Authority and is expected to be completed in 2018-19.

South Morang and Mernda Rail Alliance spokesman Darren Peters described the funding as a win for the community.

Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said the rail extension was vital for the community.

“Doreen and Mernda are some of the fastest growing suburbs in Victoria,” she said. “�e rail line is desperately needed and will ensure these booming communities are connected to jobs, education and opportunities.”

Whittlesea residents will also bene�t from the upgrade to Plenty Road, which will be widened from four to six lanes between McKimmies Road and Riverdale Boulevard and from two to four lanes between Riverdale Boulevard and Bridge Inn Road.

Council and residents have been lobbying for the road to be duplicated for a number of

years, amid reports that people are taking up to 90 minutes to drive eight kilometres on some days.

�e government will also set aside more than $77 million to build a diamond interchange at the intersection of O’Hearns Road and the Hume Freeway, although the funding requires an equal commitment from the federal government.

Melbourne’s north will also bene�t from money for new schools including Edgars Creek Primary School at Epping North and Craigieburn North West Primary School.

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A push for a $40 million Islamic school between Greenvale and Sunbury is likely headed to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal a�er Hume council rejected the proposal on Tuesday night.

Tra�c, proximity to Melbourne Airport’s �ight path and potential overdevelopment of the farmland site were among grounds listed for the council’s unanimous decision to refuse a permit for a primary school at 200 Wildwood Road, Oaklands Junction.

multipurpose building, gymnasium, canteen, sporting ovals and a grey water treatment plant on 17.1 hectares of farmland about four kilometres from the airport.

More than 40 objections were received. Several residents, including Reverend Peter

Wicks and Joe Taddaro, spoke in favour of the school, citing applicant Ozzi Trade Pty Ltd’s commitment to promote inclusion, while others bemoaned tra�c congestion already causing problems in the wider Bulla area.

Cr Casey Nunn said the concept of the school, which would be open to non-Muslim

Protests planned by a group called Stop the Mosque and Islamic School Sunbury/Oaklands Junction failed to materialise, with a small police presence outside the Broadmeadows council o�ces and no obvious signs of opposition.

A packed chamber was told the council was supportive of the need for the school but did not believe it was an appropriate site.

�e application for a school, eventually catering for up to 600 pupils and 35 sta�, included seven learning/community buildings, an administrative o�ce, a library and

students, was right, but the proposed location would not work.

‘‘Planning isn’t so much a decision of the heart, it’s a decision of the head,’’ she said before listing concerns about aircra� noise, the proposed Bulla bypass and inaccessibility due to the rural site.

Proponents of the school indicated the decision was likely to be appealed.

Demographic data shows 1.3 per cent of Sunbury’s population identi�es as Islamic, but the �gure is more than 22 per cent in Hume’s urbanised east.

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Epping’s Sepehr Maddox has credited an employment program run by Melbourne City Football Club and employment provider MatchWorks with helping him edge closer to his dream of being a fashion photographer.

Mr Maddox (pictured) was one of 14 people to complete the City Start program that helps migrants access support services while also taking part in employability training and a weekly football training session.

He came to Australia with his parents and sister four years ago to escape religious and political persecution in Iran. He recently le� the family home in Perth to move to Melbourne in the hope of studying photography.

He said the City Start program helped him develop resume writing skills, interview techniques and networking ability, while also giving him the con�dence to pursue his dream.

“For me, the most important part was the actual classes,” he said. “It was really helpful to

understand how to do interviews and how to introduce yourself to employers,” Mr Maddox said. “I’ve started a security course and there’ll be opportunities for interviews and work a�er that, but my goal since I le� my country was to become a professional photographer in fashion. I am hoping to go to uni next year to study photography.”

MatchWorks acting executive director Mark McCoy said a key aspect of the program was linking participants with community services to help them break down cultural barriers and integrate with the community.

“�e guys heard from employers and government agencies, and they visited community organisations to get a feel for the services available that will make their lives easier – and we know that was really valuable for this group,” he said.

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Mill Park upgrade startsWork has started on a $4 million upgrade to Mill Park’s Lakes Recreation Reserve. The project includes an extension and upgrade of the pavilion and the redevelopment of the eastern oval. The revamped pavilion will include new change rooms and toilets, new umpire rooms, a �rst-aid room and a community meeting space. The oval redevelopment will include a drop-down cricket wicket and synthetic grass.

Waste �neA Campbell�eld business has been �ned more than $14,000 by the Environment Protection Authority for illegally discharging waste into nearby arti�cial wetlands. The EPA found that Industrial Galvanizers Corporation breached the Environment Protection Act after waste was discharged into a local storm water system on January 23, 2014.

Education for young mumsA program to help young mothers further their education, work and life skills will be rolled out at Broadmeadows’ Kangan Institute, following a state government funding boost to support vulnerable students. Kangan Institute will receive $2.8 million to help community members who face barriers to training and education.

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Redundant workers and mature-aged students from Melbourne’s north are tackling tertiary education with the help of La Trobe University.

�e university, in partnership with Hume council, runs a tertiary enabling program at Broadmeadows to help provide access to university or TAFE studies. One hundred students are expected to complete the 14-week program this year.

Among the students to have completed the course is Broadmeadows’ Lacey Pho, who joined the program last year a�er working in a takeaway shop for two years. She is studying for a bachelor of health information management degree that will allow her to work as an accountant for a hospital or health centre.

“I hadn’t been back to school for a long time so the program was good for consolidating my study and being well prepared for uni,” she said.

Broadmeadows program co-ordinator A.J. Noonan said that for some of the participants, the program was a chance to change their circumstances by pursuing higher education or securing a job.

“In Broadmeadows, we have a di�erent demographic to most other areas,” she said.

“Some students are battling homelessness and don’t have stable home lives. TEP [tertiary enabling program] is a foundations program that provides the basis of entry to university.”

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A new animal welfare centre, road improvements and new community centres form the centrepiece of Whittlesea council’s dra� 2016-17 budget as it looks to spend $43 million on new capital works projects.

�e dra� budget, which was adopted by councillors last week, proposes raising rates by 2.5 per cent next �nancial year, in keeping with a state government cap on rate increases.

Mayor Stevan Kozmevski said the introduction of rate capping had been a

projects. �e council plans to spend $2.8 million to complete an animal welfare precinct in Epping that will provide animal management services for lost pets and impounded livestock.

�e centre is a joint project between Whittlesea, Moreland and Darebin councils.

It also proposes to spend $3.8 million to complete the construction and signalisation of the Bridge Inn and Painted Hills roads intersection, as part of a $16.8 million allocation for road and footpath projects.

New community centres will be built in

challenge for the council, but he was con�dent the council was providing residents with the best possible budget.

Ratepayers have faced average rates rises of 3.5 per cent and 3.95 per cent in the past two years.

“We have so much growth in our municipality and so many worthy projects and a limited funding pool that we have to prioritise,” Cr Kozmevski said. “But we listen to our community and work out what’s important to them.”

�e budget includes money for 115 new

Mernda at Hawkestowe Parade and Ashley Park, while the Barry Road Community Activity Centre in Lalor is set to be refurbished.

Money has also been set aside for the council’s aquatic strategy, with $52,000 allocated to start the design and construction of the redevelopment of the Mill Park Leisure and Service Centre and $30,000 to be spent on the refurbishment of the Whittlesea Swim Centre.

Residents can have their say on the dra� budget until �ursday, May 26.

Details: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

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�e changing landscape of Melbourne’s outer suburbs will be explored in a new exhibition on display at Craigieburn.

Suburban Geometric by Melbourne graphic Suburban Geometric by Melbourne graphic Suburban Geometricdesigner Dianna Wells features images of built environments in the outer suburban communities of Craigieburn, Taylors Hill and Caroline Springs.

Wells began working on the exhibition a�er developing an interest in the dominance of architectural design in developer-driven communities in the suburbs.

Over the years, she researched the impact on outer suburban landscapes by government, developers and environmental groups.

She said the exhibition re�ected residents’ relationships with the rapidly expanding built environment on Melbourne’s fringe, as well as exploring the replacement of the landscape and farmland by housing estates, shopping centres and other developments.

�e photographs taken by Wells in Craigieburn aim to show the stark contrast between the natural landscape and the new, built environment.

�e exhibition is at the Gee Lee-Wik Doleen Gallery, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn, from �ursday, May 12, until Sunday, July 17.

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New data reveals more than $70 million has been gambled on poker machines in Hume since the start of the �nancial year.

Latest Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation �gures also show that more than $9.3 million was poured into Sunbury’s 230 poker machines in the six months to December, with the annual spend likely to nudge $20 million.

More than $6 million was spent on the 103 machines in the Macedon Ranges.

�e �gures have been met with concern by researchers and community health experts, who believe that fewer people are playing the machines but those who do are more likely to be problem gamblers.

Sunbury Community Health child, youth and family services manager Marcus Bosch said counsellors had noticed a disturbing trend – clients who had received redundancy payouts becoming addicted to gambling.

‘‘[�ey’re] o�en unaware that the payouts result in a preclusion period, preventing them from receiving Centrelink bene�ts,’’ Mr Bosch said. ‘‘Without work, they can suddenly �nd themselves lonely and isolated, with time on their hands and their redundancy payout available to them.’’

Mr Bosch said most people using SCH’s gambling counselling service had a problem with poker machines.

‘‘Many people still aren’t aware that gambling can develop into a genuine addiction similar to substance addiction, which is why it has such a destructive impact on the lives of so many people,’’ he said.

‘‘We see the real damage to people’s lives that is caused by addiction to poker machines,’’ Mr Bosch said. ’

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Whittlesea’s elderly residents can now visit the library without leaving home.

�e library recently received more than $5000 from Whittlesea Bowls Club to build Mr Whittles, a telepresence robot on a miniature segway-style base with an iPad mounted on a telescopic pole.

Mr Whittles will allow residents at Whittlesea Lodge and Sunlight TLC Aged Care to take part in library events and consultations remotely.

�e robot can be used in two-way conversations using iPads, while also allowing footage from the library to be streamed live.

Yarra Plenty Regional Library marketing and media co-ordinator Marieclaire Baird said Whittlesea’s library was the �rst public library in Australia to use such a robot to enable aged-care and house-bound residents to reconnect with the community.

“�e bene�ts that Mr Whittles will bring to the community is to enable house-bound residents to have a new lease of life [and] continue to be socially connected and included with the community,” she said.

Mr Whittles’ iPad was donated by Whittlesea Community House.

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New chief has eye on the futureBy Laura Michell

Managing Whittlesea’s growth to ensure the community “doesn’t miss out” is one of the key priorities for new chief executive Michael Wooten.

Mr Wooten joined the council on April 18, having previously worked as the chief executive at the Country Fire Authority.

He replaced outgoing chief executive David Turnbull a�er councillors last month voted to change the council’s leadership a�er 10 years.

“�e rapid expansion provides challenges and I know there is already some advocacy

work under way,” Mr Wooten said. “I will throw my support behind e�orts to work with the state and federal government for important funding.

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Mr Wooten listed ensuring �nancial sustainability for the city as another of his key priorities.

“We need to keep an eye on the future and make sure that we are providing services to our

community in the most e�ective way we can and providing the best value,” he said.

“I know the city is a busy place with more than 100 services to deliver and a budget of $250 million.

“�ere are many challenges and opportunities ahead of me and I look forward to exploring all of these with the team at the city.”

Mayor Stevan Kozmevski said Mr Wooten had strong �nancial and commercial skills and would bring a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the position of chief executive.

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Hume interfaith youth ambassadors have presented a report calling for greater social cohesion across the municipality to the city’s MPs.

Four youth ambassadors – Salat Youhana, Elgaili Mangati, Mohamed Yussuf and Phillip Di, visited Parliament earlier this month to meet Broadmeadows MP Frank McGuire, Yuroke MP Ros Spence and Sunbury MP Josh Bull.

�eir report, One Community, Many Faiths – Understanding Social Cohesion in Hume, includes recommendations for how the state government can bring together young people of di�erent faiths to nurture social cohesion.

Among the recommendations is a call for the creation of an interfaith youth group to help young people across Hume to support each other, as well as other activities that would

Salat Youhana and Mohamed Yussuf with mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou (centre). (Shawn Smits)

Youth put faith in Humebring young people of di�erent faiths together.

�e group compiled its report a�er visiting temples and mosques across Hume last year to learn more about the di�erent faiths followed by residents.

Mayor Helen Patsikatheodorou said the youth ambassadors were helping to bring young residents together.

“Each youth ambassador is passionate and keen to help nurture bonds between young people,” she said. “�e individuals prove that Hume has a fabulous future because it is a place where caring people of di�erent faiths can live and work in harmony.”

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Rhiannon Tracey is determined not to let her spinal cord injury prevent her from living life to the fullest.

�e �omastown resident was le� a quadriplegic following a pool accident in Bali almost seven years ago.

Ms Tracey was on holiday with her mum and best friend in September, 2009, when she dived into a swimming pool. �e end she dived from had deep water but the sides were shallow and she hit her head.

�e accident, two months before her 21st birthday, le� Ms Tracey with a broken neck and back.

Ms Tracey had surgery on her back and neck in Bali, but on her return to Melbourne had to have surgery twice more to correct what had been done in Bali.

She credits her family, particularly her mum, for getting her through her darkest days following the repeat surgeries.

“I knew nothing about spinal cord injuries and what life was going to be like,” she said.

“When I was having those dark days, [mum] was up in my face. From when I woke up from my surgeries, she showed me videos of quadriplegics riding horses and living life.”

As part of her rehabilitation, Ms Tracey turned to social media to connect with other quadriplegics. She discovered a centre in the US that uses intensive exercise therapy to treat spinal cord injuries.

“�e facility treated me as an athlete who was injured,” she said.

“�e idea is that they work the body in the hope that things start to wake up. On my last day, I walked out of there.”

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On her return to Australia, she decided to open a centre similar to the one in the US that had treated her, in the hope of helping other people with spinal cord injuries.

In 2014, she co-founded �omastown’s �e Next Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Centre.

Ms Tracey is also an o�cial ambassador for the Wings For Life World Run, which aims

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�e run will take place in 34 cities around the world at the same time on Sunday. �e Melbourne event will take place along the Monash Freeway from 9pm.

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Five new o�-leash areas will be created in Whittlesea in response to community requests for more designated dog parks.

Council voted last week to make portions of Mill Park’s Delacombe Reserve, Lyndarum Wetlands in Epping, Creek Park in Mernda, Fitzwilliam Park in Doreen and Whittlesea Park in Whittlesea o�-leash parks.

�e decision follows the creation of an o�-leash dog park at the Whittlesea Public Gardens in �omastown in 2009.

A report to last week’s council meeting said council had received positive community feedback about the park and numerous community requests for more designated o�-leash areas in the past seven years. �e report said the new o�-leash parks would balance the needs of dog owners and other park users.

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What is your role at 3ZZZ?

I have volunteered at 3ZZZ for 24 years. I prepare a Turkish program. I also encourage members to support the station because it is run by volunteers and we need to collect donations to keep running.

What other groups do you volunteer with?

I volunteer with the Australian Turkish Association. I am on the committee and do the society’s media to help keep my community up-to-date with news. From 1980-81 to 1988-89, I helped to publish the association’s monthly newspapers.

Why did you start volunteering?

I am passionate about helping others. It makes me happy to be involved with my community. I like to attend community and help others. I am proud of my community.

How did it feel to be named Hume council’s resident of the month?

I didn’t know that I was to be given the award. I am very proud of it and I was very thankful.

What do you like about living in Hume?

Most of the Turkish community lives in Hume – around Dallas, Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park. I have lived in Dallas since 1992 and I am happy being in my community.

MY PLACEDallas resident Mahmut Eren was recently named Hume council’s resident of the month for his work on radio station 3ZZZ and in the Turkish community. He speaks with Laura Michell

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Taking on the bulliesSchool-yard bullies have given way to a new breed. Melissa Heagney looks at ways of dealing with them

In the past, school bullies were those stereotypical kids found in playgrounds – students who were bigger than most and had a gang of friends to help them get their way.

Such bullies seem old-fashioned these days – with new technology has emerged a new type of bully.

�ey don’t need the strength of their muscles and popularity – these bullies just need a smartphone and an internet connection to harass via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. It’s a phenomena known as social media bullying or cyber bullying.

What does bullying via social media involve?

Students get threatening or hurtful messages through sites such as Facebook and Twitter:• Sending photos and/or videos of the studentto others to embarrass them.• Spreading rumours via social networkingsites (or as text messages).• People setting up fake profiles pretendingto be particular students – including posting messages or status updates.

Why does it happen?

University of Melbourne Associate ProfessorShanton Chang, a social media and technology expert, says cyber bullying happens simply because children are children. Bullying is not new even if bullying via social media is, relatively speaking.

Real life helps deal with bullies online

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Talk to your children about social media bullies. Together you can work out strategies to deal with bullies and let your child know you’re there as a support for them.

Don’t block your child’s access to the internet if they speak to you about being bullied via social media. Experts say one of the main reasons teenagers won’t talk to their parents about it is fear that they will lose their online friends.

There is a lot of helpful information online for parents and children dealing with social media or cyber bullying.Two recommended sites are:

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Tips for parentsthem to negotiate the online space and mitigate cyber bullying.

“In [the social] environment if you have unguided views on the internet – by that I mean it’s like when kids are growing up you give them guidance on how they interact with people – they are interacting with all di�erent types of people o�en without guidance,” he says.

“Teaching and guiding the kids in social connections in real life and really distinguishing between what’s a healthy relationship and what’s an unhealthy relationship in real life really helps the kids mitigate cyber bullying.

“If a child has not learned real-life connection then the online connection is all that they have.

“So when bullying happens within that space – it’s always going to happen because they’re children – having that resilience can help them.

“�at doesn’t mean that bullying is OK … the �rst line of defence is to identify that this is bullying and who can I talk to.”

Shanton says keeping children connected to social media helps.

“With cyber bullying, some parents want to cut their kids o� with the social connection – that’s kind of throwing the baby out with the bath water,” he says.

“Because not only are the cyber bullies on their social space, so are their friends – their social support network.

“Parents have asked me, ‘Should I be friends with my kids’ friends on Facebook?’ Well you could, but you really need to understand … in a soccer �eld on a Saturday morning, you are not on the pitch.

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By Melissa Heagney

Melbourne schools are embracing the digital world like never before, with social media playing a key role in their strategies to connect and develop their school communities.

Students are being educated about online behaviour and how to be good global citizens in the digital world – and how valuable having a positive and professional social media presence is once they reach VCE.

Firbank Grammar digital learning director Paul Mears says the school teaches students about digital citizenship and appropriate online behaviour from prep through to year 10 as part of its curriculum.

He says the social media environment is constantly changing, with research showing fewer teenage students using Facebook and more are using short messaging social media environments such as Snapchat (where photos, videos and drawings can be posted and shared with friends but disappear a�er 10 seconds).

�ese systems o�er a more closed kind of social interaction than traditional social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

“Students are beginning to set up their online presence in a really positive and professional way,” Paul says. “�ey’re taking a Linkedin-style approach to their online presence and social media use … because, once they’re 18, students are on the job market as professionals.

“In some courses, universities are looking at other selection criteria apart from ATAR …

Connecting school communities

a student’s online professional presence can assist this process. Universities such as Deakin are being very innovative in their approach to this.”

Schools such as Methodist Ladies’ College are using social media as a way to connect and learn

from other educators. �e school’s director of sta� learning and research, Rowena Dudgeon, says teaching sta� are being encouraged to connect with other educators via social media as part of the school’s “professional growth model”.

“Social media is a big part of sta� learning,” Rowena says. “Sta� are really responsible for going out and connecting with amazing educators through Twitter – and Linkedin is really good for networking. We’re particularly encouraging that this year, to get teachers

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Marcellin College in Bulleen has learned the value of social media.

�e school is the most-followed secondary college in Australia on Twitter with more than 350,000 followers.

Deputy principal Adriano Di Prato says social media has enabled the school to connect to its entire community – students, sta�, parents, business partners, Old Collegians and their families – in an “unprecedented” way.

“Social media platforms like Twitter and Linkedin allows us to shape and share our college’s remarkable story, highlighting the everyday successes and hard work of our students and sta�,” Adriano says.

“[It’s] the best way to connect with people [and] express ourselves, enabling all in our community to discover what’s happening.

“Parents, in particular, love to connect to what their son is learning and experiencing on a daily basis. �ey feel part of their son’s learning journey. It becomes a positive two-way conversation.”

Adriano says he advises schools to embrace the power and reach of social media.

“School communities need to employ policies and practices that enable access to social media platforms for learning and communication, while understanding the associated risks and challenges,” he says.

“School leaders need to also consider how social media platforms can be used to attract prospective sta�.

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By Melissa Heagney

Parents have wanted to share their children’s special moments with family and friends since time immemorial – or at least since people started painting on cave walls.

What has changed, especially in the past decade or so, is the way in which parents are sharing those proud achievements.

While once photos and certi�cates were brought out at family gatherings, these days Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have become the norm for sharing personal moments with friends and followers. It’s a trend called “sharenting”.

With the rise of sharenting has come a ra� of issues with which many parents are grappling.

One such issue is when mums and dads share embarrassing photos or posts without their children’s consent.

�en there are more sinister problems caused by sharing on social media – unscrupulous people can easily track down and befriend children online or, worse, share photos on websites.

Associate Professor Shanton Chang, social media and technology expert at the University of Melbourne, says posting photos of children on Facebook or other social media is like posting a billboard.

“Everybody loves to post photos of their babies and their children online without putting on the privacy settings,” he says.

“�at’s like putting photos of your kids on your fence in front of your house and just inviting people to have a look.”

Avoid the pitfalls of oversharing

Shanton says once the photos are posted, even if they have privacy settings on, parents have no control over where those photos go.

Shanton says that while children may not be concerned at the time, in the future those embarrassing baby and toddler photos can have an impact – including future employers searching the internet to look at a prospective employee’s online presence.

“I have a joke now that people are taking so

many photos of their babies and toddlers that this will be the stu� of nightmares when their children turn 21,” he says.

Google chief executive Eric Schmidt has warned that children will have to change their names in the future to escape their cyber pasts.

It’s not all bad newsWhile there are these important issues for parents to consider, there are also positive

1. Use social media privacy settings. Pay attention to the privacy policies of the sites and apps you use, as they always differ.

2. Think twice about your social media posts. Bear in mind that information online is there forever and what you post now can have rami�cations in the future.

3. As a good rule of thumb, don’t share posts about other people’s kids (unless they’re happy for you to do so).

4. Keep information on social media general. The internet is a great source of tips and advice but if you’re asking for advice, make sure your child or children can’t be identi�ed.

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reasons to share parenting experiences via social media.

�ese include building or being part of a worldwide community of parents who can share parenting tips, gather information on raising children and gain emotional support from family or friends who may not be close by.

A Pew Research Centre study published in the US last year revealed that most parents surveyed used social media for support.

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Appy and social mindsAnxiety, depression and eating disorders are just some of the mental health issues Melbourne students �nd themselves dealing with on a daily basis.

When they �rst encounter these problems, they o�en seek support and information online or through social media. It’s something about which the Young and Well Cooperative Research Centre knows a lot.

�e organisation, based in Abbotsford, explores and researches the role the digital world and technology have on the lives of young people.

�e centre’s executive director, Associate Professor Jane Burns, says the organisation’s research shows that 99 per cent of young people are online on a daily basis.

“Social networks have proven to help young people feel greater social connectedness, share experiences, feel a sense of belonging and shape their identities,” Jane says.

“It is through [this] that technologies allow us to reach out and engage with young people in a space where they actually are, and where they feel comfortable.”

Jane says 75 per cent of people who develop mental illnesses do so before the age of 25.

Not surprisingly, she says the centre’s team is o�en asked how to identify the signs and symptoms of mental health issues by concerned parents and students themselves.

YAWCRC connects parents and young people to relevant information from organisations such as Headspace or Kids Helpline.

“When it’s happening to ‘me’ it’s really tough to know as a parent and as a young person – to know if it’s normal or not,” Jane says.

�e centre also connects its Youth Brains Trust, a group of young people from across

Australia aged from 12 to 25, with researchers, helping them to come up with creative ways to use technology to deal with issues such as cyber bullying and mental health and wellbeing.

Such partnerships have seen the creation of apps and games that encourage young people to get enough sleep and exercise to improve mental health (through an app called Recharge) and to meditate to lower anxiety levels (the Reach Out app).

“�ese new methods of engagement and interaction provide an important component of care, hand-in-hand with traditional models

of care,” Jane says. “It’s not about being an online or o�ine o�ering – but about o�ering 24/7 wrap-around care and support.”

Jane says transitioning from childhood to teenage years introduces challenges for parents as well as students, as parents can feel they are becoming less in�uential in their children’s lives.

“A carer or parent is no longer as relevant as their peers in adolescence … they get great support from their peers,” Jane says.

She says parents need to plant the seeds with their children about seeking out more information on mental health and wellbeing.

“My dear friend Michael Carr-Gregg [parenting author and managing director of YAWCRC] says having fridge magnets from Headspace or Kids Helpline on the fridge can help plant this idea,” she says.

“Printing out a fact sheet about mental health and wellbeing to start conversations with your children can also help.

“Young men o�en don’t want to talk, but having the conversation can start that process of help-seeking.”

She says having conversations with teens early on is essential.

“Mental health issues can a�ect anyone,” she says. “�e earlier you seek help, the more likely you are to get well and continue to participate in school or university studies.”

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“�e value parents �nd in social media echoes what we’ve found in a broader population – it’s an e�ective way to share information and connect with others,” says study co-author and Pew research associate Maeve Duggan.

Australian parenting websites also recommend parents, including single parents, use social media for support.

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Consider �e Sauce has addressed Melbourne’s �xation with burgers a couple of times in recent months.

We’ve even been known to mutter about burger burnout.

So what do we do?We eat more of them!�is is not a burden when the ones we try are

so very, very good.And it’s a special pleasure when we �nd them

at places that are not part of the developing burger scene as such.

First, there was the fabulous burger ’n’ chips combo at Searz in Newport.

Next, it’s twin Gemelli burgers at a newish cafe/grill in Point Cook.

Recently opened Gemelli is already a big hit with locals.

And so it should be!It’s in a commercial precinct on the opposite

side of the freeway from Williams Landing station.

So new is the neighbourhood that there’s building activity aplenty.

But for locals, and the overwhelming majority of them around here are young families, there’s not a lot about in terms of food so Gemelli surely seems like a gi�.

So much so that perhaps we’re chancing our arm a little by hoping to simply waltz in for a midweek dinner.

But all is good as we wait just a few minutes for a table to be cleared.

Among the various comments I’ve seen from

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(mostly very happy) customers have been a few noting a certain skittishness as the young �oor sta� get comfortable with their roles.

We talk to a few of them and �nd they’re all locals and that for most of them this is their �rst serious job.

We �nd them all cheerful and capable and the service is top-notch.

As you’d expect, the dining space has a “family restaurant” feel – and if there’s a bit of shopping centre food court vibe going on as well, it’s soon forgotten as we get to grips with our dinner.

A large serve of “Italian herb and parmesan” fries ($6.50) is not particularly cheesy, but the chips are �ne, hot and tasty. A small bowl of aioli is provided on request.

We both choose, from a line-up numbering six, the top-of-the-line Gemelli Burger ($14), which is described as “2 homemade beef patty, 2 X cheese, Berkshire bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, relish, burger sauce”.

�e verdict?Bloody awesome!

Kenny Weir is the founder of Consider the Sauce, the de�nitive guide to eating in Melbourne’s western suburbs –www.considerthesauce.net GEMELLI BURGER ITALIAN HERB AND PARMESAN FRIES


SPORTNine-goal star shoots Cannons to victoryKarl Brown found his kicking mojo on Saturday against Gippsland Power to lead the Calder Cannons to their �rst win of the TAC Cup season.

Having struggled to convert in front of goal in the �rst four rounds, Brown kicked nine goals straight as the Cannons recorded a crunching 19.8 (122)-10.10 (70) win.

Slow starters this season, the Cannons were on from the �rst bounce against the Power and enjoyed a 25-point lead at the �rst break.

�eir lead at half-time was 43 points, but a Power �ghtback reduced the margin to 22 going into the last term.

�e Cannons closed the game out with their best quarter.

Cannons coach Andrew Johnston was rapt that his players maintained their focus.

“We played well throughout,” he said. “Both sides were under the pump, having not won a game.

Johnston praised the e�orts of Brown, who began to show some of his form of last year and was clearly best on ground.

“With Vic Metro, they’ve wanted him to play up the ground a bit more,” Johnston said.

“�is week we played him closer to goal and backed his strengths to get his hands on the ball. He’d been doing that but just not kicking goals. �e delivery from mid�eld was 100 per cent better as well.”

Zachary Guthrie played his best game for the Cannons, while Tyson Lever’s development continued.

“Tyson’s had a good year,” Johnston said. “It was about making sure he was playing his

role, and he’s got the message on how to do that. Zac has been really consistent and has a great ability to �nd the ball. It’s his �rst year in the system and yesterday showed how far he’s come.”

Bradley Bernacki, Jack Reaper and Jaidyn Owen continued their good form.

Johnston said that there were still nine Cannons players in contention for the �nal Vic Metro under-18 team.

�e Power is the last Victorian team without a win this season a�er the Northern Knights tasted victory against Tasmania on Sunday.

�e Knights withstood a second-half comeback from Tasmania to win 10.13 (73)- 7.13 (55).

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EDFLEight Greenvale players have been named in the Essendon District Football League interleague training squad. EDFL coach Mick McGuane announced the squad last week with players from 10 teams named in the 45-member group. The �nal selection takes on Goulburn Valley on May 21.Craigieburn’s Jason Cloke is the only player outside premier division selected in the squad. Divisions 1 and 2 have games that weekend, with Cloke able to play due to the Eagles having the bye.

FFVHume United returned to the winners’ list with a 3-1 win against Fitzroy City in FFV state league 2 north-west. United �ew out of the blocks to lead 3-0 at half-time and didn’t allow City back into the game thereafter. Elsewhere, Sporting Whittlesea and Moreland United drew 0-0. In state league 3 north-west, Whittlesea United had a 2-0 win over Melbourne University, while Latrobe University and Darebin United drew 0-0. Up�eld lost to Geelong Rangers 2-0.

BIG VIt was a disappointing weekend for the Craigieburn Eagles, with both its teams on the wrong end of one-sided results. The division 2 men were left to rue poor shooting in the �rst half against Pakenham. Hitting just �ve goals in the �rst half, the Eagles trailed 50-18 at the main break. The Eagles won the second half but it was too late; the scoreline 85-60. Jaak Ponsford top-scored for the Eagles with 20. In women’s division 1, the Eagles struggled against Geelong Supercats, scoring more than 10 points in only one quarter. The Supercats had no problems with accuracy, winning 90-33.

VAFAOld Paradians remain without a win after losing 10.12 (72) - 11.10 (76) to Brunswick NOBSPC in Victorian Amateur Football Association division 1 on Saturday. Old Paradians were on the back foot all day, managing just a couple of comebacks to get within range. In division 3, Latrobe University lost to Glen Eira 15.17 (107)-12.5 (77).

NPLHume City’s return to form continued as it knocked off third-placed Heidelberg United on Saturday with a 3-2 win. The Warriors opened the scoring in the second minute and led until just before half-time when Shane Rexhepi scored. City hit the front through Nick Hegarty in the 61st minute before the Warriors equalised. Daniel Clark kicked the match-winner in the 88th minute. In NPL 2 west, Atilla O�i starred for the Whittlesea Ranges in their win over Eastern Lions. The Ranges were on �re early with two �rst half goals to O�i. While the Lions were able to kick two goals in the second half, O�i was still giving them trouble at the other end. He was in everything and scored three more goals for a 5-2 win.

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Craigieburn is validating pre-season predictions that it’s the team to beat in Essendon District Football League’s division 1.

�e Eagles have won their �rst four games, including a thumping of Tullamarine and Had�eld by a combined 313 points in the past fortnight.

On Saturday, against Tullamarine, a side also undefeated going into the match, the Eagles proved way too strong: 23.16 (154)-9.7 (61).

�e �rst quarter was even before the Eagles stepped it up another gear to dictate terms for the rest of the match.

�eir pressure and the Demons’ struggle for rotations due to injury led to the margin blowing out.

Eagles coach Peter Bugden said his side was starting to gel a�er the addition of several players in the o� season.

“We played some really good football, running and linking,” he said.

“We’re getting more comfortable playing with each other and playing some real team football.”

“We’re looking at it week by week and really enjoying our footy.”

Cameron Cloke kicked �ve goals and Josh Young chipped in with three.

Aaron Kite was named best on ground, with Jeremy Page also prominent.

Saturday’s win came without Glenn Robertson, who before the round sat atop the division’s goal-kicking list in his �rst season with the Eagles.

By day’s end, he was joined on 19 goals by Cameron Cloke whose brother Jason is one goal back.

“He pulled up a bit sore,” said Bugden of Robertson.

“I saw him play for a number of years in the Northern Football League when I was with Whittlesea. He’s a very good player.”

While having the three top goalscorers in the division, Bugden says his side is about more than just a three-man forward line.

�e Eagles had 14 goalkickers against Tullamarine and 10 the previous week against Had�eld.

“We’re sharing the ball around,” he said. “We’re in pretty good nick.

“We’ll have a couple of �rst gamers next week. An under-18 and a reserves player will get the chance, and that’s exciting.”

�e Eagles face Northern Saints and Glenroy before their �rst bye.

�e bye coincides with the league’s interleague clash with Goulburn Valley, with Jason Cloke the only player from the Eagles named in the training squad.

“It was disappointing not to have more in the squad,” Bugden said. “Cameron Cloke and

Eagles in red-hot form

Eagle Aaron Kite lays on a tackle during his best-on-ground effort on Saturday. (Shawn Smits)

Aaron Kite are both �ghting �t and have played AFL.

“Josh Young is another who could easily be in the squad.”

Also in division 1, Westmeadows defeated Hillside.

Greenvale remains undefeated in premier division a�er hammering Airport West 24.36 (180)-3.5 (23).

Roxburgh Park was too good for Burnside Heights in division 2, while Jacana fell just short against Coburg Districts.

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VFL - RD 4SANDRINGHAM 5.3 7.3 10.9 16.15 (111)RICHMOND 2.0 4.3 7.6 7.12 (54)Goals: Richmond: B Grif�ths 2 L Conca N Broad L Mcbean A Marcon I Soldo. Sandringham: J Lonie 3 M Cook 2 L Delaney 2 E Templeton Templeton T 2 K Answerth B Coates J Noone L Pierce C Shenton J Holmes D Mckenzie.Best: Richmond: B Grif�ths T Couch T Hunt JTownsend Townsend T J Short D Cof�eld. Sandringham: J Lonie M Cook B Murdoch E Templeton Templeton T T Curren L Pierce. At Punt Road Oval. COLLINGWOOD 4.9 8.10 11.15 14.16 (100)NORTHERN 1.0 3.6 6.9 13.13 (91)Goals: Collingwood: Phillips 3 Wyatt 3 Crocker 2 Collopy 2 Cloke Hellier Wills Alessi. Northern: Gallucci 2 Wilson 2 Casley 2 Jaksch Gorringe Roos Kerbatieh Dick Jones Viojo.Best: Collingwood: White MacAffer Cloke Hellier Crocker Viola. Northern: Wilson Kerbatieh Wood Casley Dick Viojo. At Preston City Oval. WERRIBEE 6.4 11.4 17.12 19.13 (127)FOOTS BULLDOGS 1.1 5.8 8.8 12.13 (85)Goals: Werribee: Wood 4 Fordham 3 McFarlane 3 Nahas 2 Ray Clarke Hanson Black Hibberd Mountford Dumont. Footscray Bulldogs: Jamieson 2 Wyatt 2 Staley Honeychurch Redpath Dalgleish Wallis Hamilton Tashevski-Beckwith Goetz.allis Hamilton Tashevski-Beckwith Goetz.allis Hamilton TBest: Werribee: Dumont Hanson Wood McKenzie McFarlane Ray. Footscray Bulldogs: Dunkley Honeychurch Webb Dalgleish Cordy Russell. At Whitten Oval.

AFL VIC DEVELOPMENT LEAGUECOBURG 1.1 8.7 10.10 17.14 (116)NORTHERN 5.3 5.5 7.10 8.11 (59)Goals: Coburg: Cauchi 3 Ercolano 3 Iacobaccio 2 Urquhart 2 Merlo 2 Hill 2 Orr McRorie Free. Northern: Jacques 2 Peet 2 Bolger Hickey Aurrichio Stevens. Best: Coburg: Ercolano McConville Hill Corigliano Sutherland Cauchi. Northern: Aurrichio O’Leary McCabe Cripps Stevens Declase. At Preston City Oval.

TAC CUP - RD TAC CUP - RD T 5NORTHERN 6.5 8.6 9.10 10.13 (73)TASSIE TASSIE T 0.0 1.4 5.10 7.13 (55)Goals: Northern: Fable 2 McKay 2 Harman Lipinski Lentini Paterson Roberts Howe. Tassie: Tassie: T Edmunds 3 Maple Wylie Mundy Dodge.Best: Northern: Wilson Cof�eld Perry Blakey Paterson Fable. Tassie: Tassie: T Dodge Thomas Edmunds McGuinness Wylie Palmer-Hughes. At Preston City Oval. GEELONG 1.4 7.6 11.12 13.18 (96)EASTERN 4.3 7.4 10.6 11.8 (74)Goals: Geelong: Worpel 3 Dowling 2 McLachlan 2 Blair 2 McCarthy 2 Henry Cockerill. Eastern: Hannon 4 Begley 3 Garner Lane North Jones.Best: Geelong: Worpel Elliot Augerinos Thompson McCartney Blair. Eastern: Hannon Nolan North Lane Stevens Hayes. At Avalon Airport Oval.CALDER 7.2 11.4 12.5 19.8 (122)GIPPSLAND 3.1 4.3 8.7 10.10 (70)Goals: Calder: Brown 9 Lever 2 Borg 2 Cannolo 2 Saad Bernacki Landt Caluzzi. Gippsland: Hodge 2 Masterson 2 Ainsworth 2 Henness Voss Young Young YCostigan.Best: Calder: Brown Guthrie Bernacki Reaper Lever Owen. Gippsland: Leslie Costigan Young Young Y McKeon Masterson East. At Morwell Recreation Reserve.N TERRITORY 4.2 6.3 9.4 10.7 (67)OAKLEIGH 2.3 3.7 4.10 8.14 (62)Goals: Northern Territory: Territory: T Farrell-Nelson 4 Armstrong 2 Frank 2 Olango Abbott. Oakleigh: Ridley 3 Walker 2 Wooller 2 Millen.Best: Northern Territory: Territory: T Taban Taban T Hampton O’Brien McKenzie Armstrong Farrell-Nelson. Oakleigh: Wooller Boehm Duman Jordan Walker Ridley. At Warrawee Park.

NORTHERNDIV 1MONTMORENCY 5.0 5.4 8.7 16.10 (106)GREENSBOROUGH 4.4 9.8 14.12 14.15 (99)Goals: Montmorency: P Fitzgerald 6 B Fennell 4 B Walton 2 J Donaldson N Taylor Taylor T S McCallum J Brooker. Greensborough: J Johnston 5 M Hill 3 A Stellas 2 JGrubb J Rogers M Fowler B Tickell.Best: Montmorency: P Fitzgerald B Fennell JDonaldson S McCallum A Potter M Fitz-Gerald. Greensborough: J Johnston N Carnell M Hill JCallaway M Hyde J Desmond.BUNDOORA 2.2 6.7 9.12 18.21 (129)LOWER PLENTY 2.0 3.3 6.6 6.6 (42)Goals: Bundoora: G Moorcroft 4 L Simpson 3 J Furlong 2 M Ferraro 2 K Slater 2 I Muller M Coscarella M Dennis B Carlyon B Young. Young. Y Lower Plenty: W Barden 2 J Sacco 2 J Smith B Poyser.Best: Bundoora: L Byrne J Furlong T Barbero B Young Young YL Simpson G Moorcroft. Lower Plenty: M Clamp P Flynn C Elmore J Sacco W Barden L Deslandes.MACLEOD 3.5 6.15 7.19 12.24 (96)NORTHCOTE PARK 4.0 5.1 9.5 10.6 (66)Goals: Macleod: R Brandt 3 N Lynch Lynch L 2 L Hobbs 2 J White S Doherty H Paynter R Geary A Doherty. Northcote Park: B Ricardi 3 R Fandrich 3 M Papas 2 N McNiece J Mitchell.Best: Macleod: L Schubert L Brandt K Shaw H Paynter D O’Brien J Chiminello. Northcote Park: JViolato G Sutton D Galofaro B Davies N McNiece R Fandrich.HEIDELBERG 8.6 9.8 11.15 14.17 (101)W P-LAKESIDE 1.1 4.5 7.6 8.11 (59)Goals: Heidelberg: C Gaylard 4 J Magner 3 R Stone 3 B Kerton 2 N Miller J Hodgkin. West Preston-lakeside: P Karnezis 3 M Vincitorio B Duf�cy J Tegart Tegart TL Lirosi J Thorpe.Best: Heidelberg: C Gaylard C Lewis B Cosgriff P Bower R Stone J Hodgkin. West Preston-lakeside: S Gannon P Karnezis K Simpson T O’Neill A Fahour L Lirosi.ELTHAM ELTHAM EL 3.9 8.10 10.15 10.18 (78)WHITTLESEA 2.1 6.1 8.2 9.5 (59)Goals: Eltham: C Brannan 3 J Merkel 2 J Doukas 2 M Avramov K Malone A Woods. Whittlesea: C Horman 3 A Fairchild 2 J Murphy 2 C Bland P Higgins.Best: Eltham: C Brannan A Currie J Lorey B Taglieri Taglieri T B Glasgow S Brazzale. Whittlesea: J Murphy N Andrews R Dyson B Briffa N Stefanile J Robinson.Res: Bundoora 9.14 d Lower Plenty 5.6, Macleod 9.16 d Northcote Park 10.6, Greensborough 11.18 d Montmorency 4.6, West Preston-Lakeside 10.5 d Heidelberg 7.14, Eltham 8.8 d Whittlesea 5.9. U-19: Bundoora 12.17 d Lower Plenty 2.1, Macleod 10.13 d Northcote Park 9.10, Greensborough 9.12 d Montmorency 8.12, Eltham 18.12 d Whittlesea 3.8.

DIV 2DIAMOND CREEK 3.2 8.8 13.12 16.14 (110)THOMASTOWN 1.2 3.4 7.10 8.10 (58)Goals: Diamond Creek: J Norman 3 O Parks 3 S Buchanan 2 R Kavanagh 2 J Prosser 2 M Rogneda 2 R Burrell K Tenace. Tenace. T Thomastown: J Osei-Duro 3 JBeare 2 A Fazzari A Cala�ore D Francis.Best: Diamond Creek: H Kavanagh C Moloney H McDonald O Parks M Rogneda D Shallard. Thomastown: J Beare D Folino R Mercuri L Wakeling J Vaccaro M Cupo.FITZROY STARS FITZROY STARS FITZROY ST 5.0 9.4 15.9 17.10 (112)LALOR 5.4 6.8 11.12 16.14 (110)Goals: Fitzroy Stars: D Francis 4 M Brown 4 D Whyman 3 K Proctor 2 J Hayes 2 R Karpany J Burns. Lalor: T Hughes 6 S Dowell 3 S Jacobs 2 T Peck 2 S Smith S Christopher J King.Best: Fitzroy Stars: M Brown P Hood J Hayes L Proctor A Williamson G Saunders. Lalor: S Jacobs T Hughes T Peck J King B Seeley S Dowell.HURSTBRIDGE 3.5 6.7 13.8 18.11 (119)N HEIDELBERG 2.5 3.7 7.9 11.11 (77)Goals: Hurstbridge: C Burton 6 B Shaw 2 N Milne 2 T Simpson 2 R Graham M Dale D Eames M BurtonR Frost K Frost. North Heidelberg: S Harvey 4 L Edmondson 2 D Bramich 2 K Green L Gilbert J Tardio. Tardio. TBest: Hurstbridge: J Thompson R Reading J Barbera C Burton K Frost B Shaw. North Heidelberg: B Tardio Tardio TM Florance M Hill L Gilbert D Bramich L Edmondson.

Div 2: Res: Diamond Creek 13.10 d Thomastown 10.9, Lalor 8.8 d Fitzroy Stars 6.9, Hurstbridge 14.14 d North Heidelberg 6.11. U-19: Diamond Creek 8.10 d South Morang 8.7, Epping 13.13 d Panton Hill 2.9, Hurstbridge 13.12 d North Heidelberg 9.14, Banyule 8.10 d Kilmore 8.8, Mernda 20.12 d St Mary’s 8.9.

DIV 3BANYULE 5.3 5.4 8.7 12.7 (79)KILMORE 2.1 3.5 4.7 5.9 (39)Goals: Banyule: D Kelly 5 D Stewart 2 M Italia 2 D Camilleri B Nethercote R Williams. Kilmore: S Harrison 4 A Milne.Best: Banyule: D Stewart N Elsworthy R Williams L Giles M Ritchie D Kelly. Kilmore: M Webb P de Sousa S Harrison B Bell L Clement M McCulloch.EPPING 2.7 5.10 10.12 12.17 (89)WATSONIA WATSONIA WA 1.3 3.9 5.13 7.16 (58)Goals: Epping: R Tinsley 2 J Stavely 2 C Middleton 2 K Kiernan 2 T Sullivan C Chilcott D Moore JKearney. Watsonia: H Mitchell 2 J Bennett J Larkin M Crompton J Brown A Bennett.Best: Epping: A Gibson T Sullivan J Stavely K Kiernan T Hughes P Dempsey. Watsonia: M Crompton D Norden J Allan K Richards G Hines H Mitchell.SOUTH MORANG 6.1 9.7 15.13 22.14 (146)HEIDELBERG WEST 4.1 5.5 6.7 8.8 (56)Goals: South Morang: A Capeci 7 K Maghamez 6 D Caruso 2 P Harrison 2 J Naddaaf H Nguyen L Shelton L Simmons L Failla. Heidelberg West: L Pender 2 A Smith 2 S Tsonas T Kimpton M Hand T O’Rourke.Smith 2 S Tsonas T Kimpton M Hand T O’Rourke.Smith 2 S TBest: South Morang: A Capeci L Shelton K Maghamez J Mellerick M Buckley J Potter. Heidelberg West: B Moore A Kelly R Floyd M Reinke L Pender S Tsonas.Moore A Kelly R Floyd M Reinke L Pender S Tsonas.Moore A Kelly R Floyd M Reinke L Pender S TST MARY’S 1.5 3.5 7.10 8.10 (58)MERNDA 1.0 1.9 3.10 5.18 (48)Goals: St Mary’s: L Potter 2 D Ronalds S Desmond JDambrauskas N Dean M Guldon J Bunker. Mernda: JWelch 2 D Hutchinson A Stefanile J Delaney.Best: St Mary’s: N Dean L Potter J Bergman C Bradshaw L Minuz S Desmond. Mernda: J Stavrevski L Adams I Fulton K Douglas D Hutchinson T Deayton. Div 3: Res: South Morang 22.10 d Heidelberg West 4.6, Banyule 20.24 d Kilmore 1.1, Mernda 9.10 d St Mary’s 6.6, Epping 15.13 d Watsonia 3.6.

ESSENDON PREMIERPASCOE VALE ASCOE VALE ASCOE V 5.4 11.6 12.8 21.14 (140)MARIBYRNONG PK 4.4 5.8 9.12 10.13 (73)Goals: Pascoe Vale: B Ross 4 B Warren 4 D Harris 3 D Soncin 3 R Jackson 2 J Polizzi 2 J Wells L Foster M Vesnaver. Best: Pascoe Vale: B Ross L Foster D Soncin G Urquhart N Keating B Warren. ABERFELDIE 3.3 6.7 13.15 13.22 (100)WEST COBURG 1.0 4.3 6.5 11.6 (72)Goals: Aberfeldie: K Reimers 3 B McLean 3 N Cattapan 2 Z Hislop 2 A Grigg A Kefford J Laurie. West Coburg: D Bzenic 4 T Baravi A Fitaax M Saad A Kelly T McMillan S MacAodha C Conlon.Best: Aberfeldie: J Toy Toy T J Laurie R Allan B McLean Z Hislop D Thompson. West Coburg: T Baravi A Fitaax D Lucas T McMillan J Yelland A Saad.ESSENDON DOUTTA ESSENDON DOUTTA ESSENDON DOUTT 3.1 9.6 13.9 19.13 (127)AVONDALE HEIGHTS AVONDALE HEIGHTS A 5.3 8.5 14.7 16.7 (103)Goals: Essendon Doutta Stars: C Hughes 6 M Anderson 4 B Laguda 3 S Smith 3 M Jensen 2 JMyles. Avondale Heights: P Rose 6 C Nastasi 3 J Calma-Holt 2 S Clouston B Davies D Stretton X McMahon M O’Dwyer.Best: Essendon Doutta Stars: M Calvaresi D Pfeiffer S Clarke J Rogers C Hughes J Clothier. Avondale Heights:J Robb B Robb N Slater J Exell W Slater N Byrne.GREENVALE GREENVALE GREENV 4.5 9.15 17.23 24.36 (180)AIRPORT WEST 0.1 1.2 1.3 3.5 (23)Goals: Greenvale: N Lower 5 F Deluca 3 N Maric 3 L King 2 D Sardo 2 T Shinners 2 J Smith N Caruso M Vasilevski J Bonello D Trifunovic Trifunovic T F Caruso S Zumbo. Airport West: T Young A Penaluna J McVest: T Young A Penaluna J McVest: T Y eigh.Best: Greenvale: N Lower M Vasilevski D Trifunovic F Caruso F Deluca N Caruso. Airport West: T Clough R Hackney E Penaluna D Cross J McVeigh J Eddy.Premier: Res: Pascoe Vale 9.10 d Maribyrnong Park 6.17, Aberfeldie 12.10 d West Coburg 5.8 Essendon Doutta Stars 10.8 d Avondale Heights

7.3. U-18: Maribyrnong Park 19.23 d Pascoe Vale 3.6, Aberfeldie 13.11 d West Coburg 7.8, Essendon Doutta Stars 21.10 d Avondale Heights 1.5, Airport West 18.10 d Greenvale 6.6.

DIV 1TAYLORS LAKES TAYLORS LAKES TA 7.4 17.15 17.15 18.20 (128)NORTHERN SAINTS 3.1 5.6 5.6 7.11 (53)Goals: Taylors Taylors T Lakes: B Memedi 4 A Longo 4 M Morelli 2 T Brown J Sposato D Reinmuth A Gallina D Walachowski N Franzi C Tripodi C Tiller. Northern Saints: D Boudoloh 2 K Bayrak M Simioni P Pavlovic N Bailey E Kako.Best: Taylors Taylors T Lakes: A Longo C Tripodi D Walachowski N McIntosh B Memedi N Miokovic. Northern Saints: E Kako M Simioni P Pavlovic N Bruno A Saad D Abdul-Wahed.CRAIGIEBURN 5.3 12.6 23.16 23.16 (154)TULLAMARINE 3.3 7.3 9.7 9.7 (61)Goals: Craigieburn: C Cloke 5 J Young Young Y 3 D Courouzou 2 S Laffan 2 C McErlain 2 B Gordon N Perrone A Loizou R Bongetti J Davies C Langborne J Page JCloke A Kite. Tullamarine: C Laurie 3 C Pereira-Oliva 2 J Flanigan J Sims J Port D Devine.Best: Craigieburn: A Kite C Cloke J Page R Bongetti D Courouzou C McErlain. Tullamarine: C Steele D Brockway W Geyer S Doyle D Devine R Laurie.OAK PARK 4.5 6.6 14.8 20.14 (134)HADFIELD 3.1 6.2 8.6 8.8 (56)Goals: Oak Park: D Smith 3 J Pascu 3 T Anderson 2 N Biggs 2 B Cronin 2 M Dalrymple 2 R Bloom�eld M Camm B Cox D Clare R Harrison D Rajab. Had�eld: M Patane 5 R Rachrache 2 S Bassi.Best: Oak Park: J Pascu R Harrison L Howard J Palanechka J Hotchkin D Smith. Had�eld: R Rachrache N Nasra K Taleb D Ferraro L Hampshire.Rachrache N Nasra K Taleb D Ferraro L Hampshire.Rachrache N Nasra K TWESTMEADOWS 5.3 8.7 15.16 20.17 (137)HILLSIDE 2.1 8.5 8.7 14.8 (92)Goals: Westmeadows: A Turner 4 D Willcocks 4 M Church 4 C Campbell 2 J Fenton T Abdallah M Peters D DeBritt K North S Broadbent.Best: Westmeadows: S Broadbent M Peters T Abdallah B Heathcote A Turner A Evans. Div 1: Res: Taylors Taylors T Lakes 27.13 d Northern Saints 1.2, Craigieburn 9.22 d Tullamarine 6.7 Oak Park 10.10 d Had�eld 5.7, Westmeadows 13.12 d Hillside 8.9. U-18: Craigieburn 22.12 d Aberfeldie 6.6, Oak Park 14.19 d Keilor 7.7.

DIV 2ROXBURGH PARK 5.1 14.6 20.9 27.17 (179)BURNSIDE HEIGHTS 3.4 4.5 9.7 9.7 (61)Goals: Roxburgh Park: T Hamza 5 L Capuano 4 R Kannegiesser 3 H Short 3 C Ardon 3 J Grant 3 B Dobbin 2 A MacKinnon 2 K Ashkar B Dimech. Burnside Heights: V Angelone 3 K Ross 3 E Proh S Kenrick A Strolla.Best: Roxburgh Park: T Hamza H Short C Ardon JGrant L Capuano R Kannegiesser. Burnside Heights: K Ross V Angelone S Soto A Read A Strolla R Cauchi.EAST KEILOR 1.1 3.7 6.10 10.15 (75)KEILOR PARK 1.1 4.2 5.4 9.8 (62)Goals: East Keilor: G Whelan 3 B Lucas 2 V Madaffari S Eldridge D James R Balla S Curtis. Best: East Keilor: P Grampas B Lucas D Lysaght Lysaght L S Eldridge W Guest M Gatt.MOONEE VALLEY MOONEE VALLEY MOONEE V 7.2 11.3 17.5 20.7 (127)EAST SUNBURY 0.1 3.5 3.5 8.9 (57)Goals: Moonee Valley: J Faba 6 R Potter 4 S Taylor Taylor T3 C Needs 2 S Monka 2 N Wilson D O’Connell JMoussa. Best: Moonee Valley: J Faba N Wilson M Bourke C Ahern S Aberdein S TaylorAhern S Aberdein S TaylorAhern S Aberdein S TCOBURG DISTRICTS 5.4 8.9 10.9 13.10 (88)JACANA 3.0 11.5 11.7 12.8 (80)Goals: Coburg Districts: L Vesnaver 3 J Reid 3 JScheriani 2 S Saad M O’Dea T Mendico D Campbell J Fenner.Best: Coburg Districts: N Georgeades D Cudmore T Lucin T Mendico S Saad.Div 2: Res: Roxburgh Park 32.19 d Burnside Heights 0.2, East Keilor 12.8 d Keilor Park 10.5, Jacana 12.5 d Coburg Districts 5.12. U-18: Roxburgh Park 22.18 d Burnside Heights 7.4, Glenroy 14.14 d Westmeadows 6.6, East Keilor 24.11 d Strathmore 6.5, East Sunbury 18.6 d Moonee Valley 8.11. Div 3: Aberfeldie 10.8 d Maribyrnong Park 6.9.

VAFA - RD 4DIV 1OLD GEELONG 4.2 10.4 16.9 22.11 (143)PR ASSUMPTION 1.2 4.5 4.7 5.11 (41)Goals: Old Geelong: C Wood 6 H McKay 3 B Gore 3 J McMeel 3 S Youngman Youngman Y 3 J Grimshaw 2.A Bird 2. Prahran Assumption: J Robbins 2 J Slattery J Waters M Wall.Best: Old Geelong: C Wood T Balcombe A Bird C O’Brien R Kemp H McKay. Prahran Assumption: H Taylor Taylor T B Dempsey J Taylor Taylor T J Williams J Stocker T Webb.BRUNSWICK 5.3 6.4 10.7 11.10 (76)OLD PARADIANS 2.2 5.4 6.9 10.12 (72)Goals: Brunswick Nobspc: P Kelly 2 C Fox 2 K Docherty 2 S Harwood D Mahoney D King C Ford JMurfett. Old Paradians: M Bellizia 6 R Amerena A Pattison A Tak J Kappos.Pattison A Tak J Kappos.Pattison A TBest: Brunswick Nobspc: P Kelly T Cleary G Bence K Docherty L Ezard M O’Donoghue. Old Paradians: JKappos M Nolan S Miller M Bellizia A Tulipano A Tak.Tak.TPEGS 2.7 3.9 9.14 12.16 (88)WHITEFRIARS 0.1 4.3 5.3 10.4 (64)Goals: PEGS: D Flaherty 3 J Young Young Y 2 T Skurrie 2 D Borg C Livori D Cantwell T Memery B Jones. Whitefriars: B Kelsey 3 T Hutton 3 M Nitas 2 S Currie A Daou.Best: PEGS: D Flaherty B Jones C Livori M Wilson S Ghasimzadeh D Borg. Whitefriars: T Hutton S Currie G Power B Kelsey A Pearson V Midolo.T PENOLA 5.1 10.9 14.12 23.16 (154)IVANHOE IVANHOE IV 2.1 3.2 3.6 4.6 (30)Goals: Therry Penola: J Bannister 7 D Ryan 3 C Hoban 2 M Costello 2 H Rowe 2 M Valenti 2.A Tana Tana TJ Crotty P Edwards J Egglestone L Ryan. Ivanhoe: JMorrison 2 M Pilla N Valkanis.Best: Therry Penola: C Hoban J Gough J Bannister J Egglestone S Taylor Taylor T D Ryan. Ivanhoe: S Burge JLagreca B Grigg N Godfrey K Kaldawi R Cotter.OLD MENT. 7.4 8.13 18.21 23.26 (164)ST MARY’S SAL 1.3 2.5 5.6 7.12 (54)Goals: Old Mentonians: K Conlon 4 B Schubert 4 M Adams 3 C Sharp 3 T Ward 2 L Hull A Hill J Kay G McMullan T Wilton T Strange D Maitland. St Mary’s Salesian: G Puruntatameri 2 J Op’t Hoog A Pathirana H Chipper�eld M Dolan K Duerden.Best: Old Mentonians: K Conlon T Wilton L Oliver A Hill C Sharp. St Mary’s Salesian: T Dudgeon M Woods A Pathirana C Butler J Elliston M Dance.

DIVISION 3: Albert Park 14.16 d Elsternwick 13.12; S Melbourne 15.19 d Aquinas 7.11; Glen Eira 15.17 d La Trobe Uni 12.5; Hawthorn 34.28 d Parkside 6.1; Canterbury 14.10 d Swinburne Uni 12.19; UHS-VU 15.9 d Power House 9.14

RUGBY LEAGUEVRL Firsts: Doveton 68 d South Eastern 6, North West 30 d Altona 17, Northern 26 d Sunbury Utd 24, Werribee 14 d Casey 10. Div 2: North West 34 d Altona 20, Waverley Oakleigh 26 d Northern 24. Women’s Tag:s Tag:s T Northern 0 drew Waverley Oakleigh 0.

RUGBY UNIONVRUDewar Shield: Melbourne 38 d Souths 10, Box Hill 38 d End Hills 23, Harlequins 78 d Footscray 5, Power House 22 d Melbourne Uni 13, Melbourne 68 d Souths 17, Power House 36 d Melbourne Uni 22, Harlequins 57 d Footscray 14, Box Hill 45 d End Hills 8.

BASEBALLMWBA: Ess 6 d Resch 5, For Hill 11 d Ring 1, Wats 7 d GMBC 6, Heath 4 d Nth Balwyn 3, Greens 12 d Knox 4. AR: Resch 6 d Ess 4, Ring 9 d For Hill 5, Wats 8 d GMBC 5, Heath 8 d Nth Balwyn 3, Knox 11 d Greens 5.

By Tara Murray

Roxburgh Park women’s side was a success story even before the players took to the �eld in the Victorian Women’s Football League.

Just 12 months a�er forming a youth girls side, the Magpies decided to expand by creating a women’s team.

With only 14 players, the Magpies took the points in their opening north-west division match against Glenorden last month.

While they su�ered a big 148-point loss to Melton Centrals on Saturday, there are good signs for the Magpies.

Speaking before Saturday’s match, Magpies coach David Talintyre said his players had been thrilled to win their opening match of the season.

“Going in they had 100 per cent con�dence,” he said. “I was con�dent but not overly con�dent. We went in with 14 girls, while they had 22 girls, so they were pretty stu�ed by the end of the match.

“Some of the girls had played in youth league last year and hadn’t played in many wins, so they were very excited.

“�e whole club was rapt and we were getting messages from all the other sides.”

Talintyre said the biggest thing for the side was how close they were o� the �eld.

“�ey are friends on Facebook and always posting photos with each other,” he said.

“I’ve made two sisters [Tricia and Bianca Devine] co-captains and they work really well together – like sisters.”

Roxburgh Park co-captain Tricia Devine gets in a kick against Melton Centrals. (Shawn Smits)

Magpies rise to the challenge

Tricia Devine was part of the VWFL match between under-22 Vic metro and country teams on the Anzac Day long weekend.

Cheree Spowart was named in the VWFL side that took on an Australian Defence Force team on the same weekend.

Talintyre was announced as coach just before the season but had been toying with the idea of taking on the role since last year.

“When they still didn’t have a coach, I was happy to put my hand up,” he said.

“I’ve been assistant coach with the under-18 and under-16 boys but this is my �rst head role.

“�ere are no expectations or pressure to achieve certain results, being the �rst year. Whatever happens this season happens.

“We’ve got to keep the con�dence up and keep reinforcing what they are doing right.”

Both the women’s and under-18 girls’ sides are still seeking players. Both sides have had to take to the �eld without full teams.

�ey train on Tuesday and �ursday nights at Lakeside Reserve.

Contact: Wayne Capuano on 0448 816 172 or [email protected]

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By Tara Murray

Jacinta Scott was thrown in the deep end when she made her Big V debut in 2003.

At just 14 years of age and with there being no youth league competition at that time, she stepped on to the court with the Craigieburn Eagles’ senior side.

While she only played a couple of matches that year, the experience set the tone for her basketball career across three clubs – the Eagles, Hume City Broncos and Ringwood.

Playing with Hume City Broncos, Scott has this season passed the 300-game milestone.

“It’s been a little surreal to be able to sustain playing for this long,” Scott said.

“I started playing basketball when I was six and moved into senior basketball when I was 14. I’m now 26 … to have been able to play 300 games is an achievement.”

Scott started her basketball career at Broadmeadows before playing at Craigieburn when she was 13. She soon found herself in the Big V side.

“It was a little bit crazy as I’d just moved clubs and started playing juniors there,” she said.

“I got the call up to come and train with the senior side and it grew from there.

“In my �rst season, I think I played a couple of games. I think once my �rst season was up I was a regular.”

Scott was part of Craigieburn’s 2006 division 2 premiership side then made the move back to Broadmeadows and the Broncos in 2008.

She broke her leg early in the season and missed the Broncos’ �rst state championship title.

She moved across to fellow state championship side Ringwood two years later. During her three years at the Hawks, Scott did a lot of driving around the state as part of both the club’s women’s and youth league squads.

“If we played at home or played away together it was good,” Scott said.

“If we were playing at two di�erent venues it was a lot of driving.”

Scott returned to Broadmeadows in 2013.“Broadmeadows has always been home for

me and it’s where I’ve always wanted to �nish up,” Scott said.

�e move reunited her with coach Warren Taylor – the pair had previously worked together at Craigieburn.

“I’m glad I returned … three grand �nals in three years is a good achievement,” Scott said.

�e Broncos won the 2013 and 2014 grand �nal series before losing to Ringwood in 2015.

�e loss prompted Scott to play on but she said she doesn’t know what the future holds a�er this season.

“I said to myself before the �nals series [last year] that if we had won, I would have �nished on that,” she said.

“When we went down I thought, I can’t go out on a loss in a championship.

“We’ve got a really good bunch of girls who have played together for a few years.

“�e environment and community at Broadmeadows has brought me back.”

Bronco happy at ‘home’

Jacinta Scott’s basketball journey has come full circle. (Shawn Smits)

Bundoora is proving to be a front runner early in the Northern Football League’s division 1 season.

A�er a �rst-up loss to start their campaign, the Bulls have put together three strong wins in three weeks.

On Saturday, they exploded in the last quarter to record an 18.21 (129)-6.6 (42) win over Lower Plenty.

Only two points in front at quarter-time, the Bulls had nine scoring shots to four in the second quarter to open up a 22-point lead at half-time.

�ey increased that by two points in the third term before having 18 scoring shots, including nine goals, in the last.

Veteran Gary Moorcro� kicked four goals for the winners, with Liam Byrne best on ground for a second straight week.

Whittlesea remains winless a�er going down to Eltham.

�e Eagles were again in the contest but couldn’t take the points, losing 10.18 (78)-9.5 (59).

Chris Horman kicked three goals for the losers, with Jaron Murphy named their best.

In division 2, �omastown su�ered its �rst loss of the season.

Playing Diamond Creek, the Bears were 34 points behind at half-time.

�e Saints extended the lead in the second half to win 16.14 (110)-8.10 (58).

Jacob Osei-Duro kicked three goals for the Bears, while Joshua Beare was their best.

Lalor’s poor start to the season continued as it lost a thriller to Fitzroy Stars.

A �ve goal to two last quarter wasn’t enough for the Bloods, who lost 17.10 (112)-16.14 (110).

Todd Hughes was one of the best for the Bloods, kicking six goals, while Shane Jacobs was also a standout.

�e Bears are fourth on the ladder, while the Bloods, who have won one match, are ��h.

South Morang made it two wins in a row with a big victory over Heidelberg West in division 3.

�e Lions led all day and extended the lead in every quarter on the way to a 22.14 (146)-8.8 (56) win.

Anthony Capeci, who hadn’t kicked a goal for the season to this point, kicked seven in a best-on-ground performance. Kane Maghamez chipped in with six goals.

Epping returned to the winners’ list with a good win over Watsonia. �e Pingers stepped it up in the second half to win 12.17 (89)-7.16 (58).

Tara Murray

Bundoora slips into winning groove

Hume City racks up wins, but coach not satis�edHume City Broncos continue to do what they’ve done in recent Big V state basketball championship seasons, but their coach reckons they will need to step it up considerably if they want to be in the mix later in the season.

Besides a four-point loss to undefeated Knox, the Broncos have won all their matches by at least 12 points.

Yet coach Katrina Hibbert says there’s signi�cant room for improvement in skills and application to training and playing.

Hibbert’s frustration was clear to see on Sunday when the Broncos took on an undermanned Diamond Valley. Already missing key personnel, the Eagles su�ered

a major setback when their best player, Alexandra Sharp, hurt her ankle in the warm- up and didn’t take to the court.

�e Broncos started well and led by 18 points at half-time. In a closer second half, the Broncos still outscored the Eagles, winning 89-65.

“I thought we played well in the �rst half,” Hibbert said. “In the second, we allowed them to score 45 points so there’s certainly some areas we have to tidy up. �e girls need to start addressing that within themselves and as a group.

“�ey need to start understanding that while we’ll get these wins easily and Colleen [Planeta]

has had 27 points, if we can’t execute and play solid defence as a team come �nals time, it’ll be a very short-lived �nals series.”

Hibbert hasn’t been afraid to use her bench this season. On Sunday, every player played at least 12 minutes.

Mua Laloi� scored 13 points and Olayinka Olorunnife, in her �rst game back, chipped in with 11.

“If I feel like you’re not listening to instruction or not playing with intensity, then I’ve got opportunities to sub and give someone else an opportunity,” Hibbert said.

�e coach said that as Nicole Zammit would be gone for two months during the season, it

was always on her mind that her point guard spot would need to be �lled.

“We’re trying to �nd someone who can do that and �nd points for us,” Hibbert said

�e team was still without Samara Gallaher for Sunday’s game due to concussion and she will leave next week to join the New Zealand team for an Olympic trials training camp.

�e Bronco men in�icted on Diamond Valley its �rst loss in the state championship. �e Broncos led at every break to win 91-85.

Lee Jeka was on �re from behind the arc, scoring seven three-pointers among his 34 points.

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