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Seymour young gun picked in Bushrangers squad

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Seymour young gun picked in Bushrangers squad

Seymour’s Cooper Holdsworth-Rose has been selected in the under 18s Murray Bushrangers squad for the 2024 Coates Talent League.

The final squad for the representative competition has been selected following months of trials and fierce competition for places from players across the Goulburn Valley and north east.

Being part of the team will provide Holdsworth-Rose the opportunity to train and play with some of the best junior footballers in the nation.

Seymour Football Netball Club president Gerard O’Sullivan congratulated Holdsworth-Rose on his achievement.

“Getting this fantastic opportunity is a testament to the work Cooper has put in over the course of his football career, particularly over the last 12 months,” O’Sullivan said.

“Cooper is an impressive young man and very well deserving of this selection. This is a great pathway to be on for Cooper to take his football as far as possible.

“Everyone at the club is super proud of Cooper, and we can’t wait to watch his development through his last year of underage football.”

Seymour under 18s coach Lachlan Waite said Holdsworth-Rose’s selection was an inspiration to the young footballers around the club.

“It’s great for our junior footballers to see what’s possible with a lot of hard work and determination,” Waite said.

“Cooper has shown that by putting together strong form at a club level there’s potentially higher honours of offer.

“Pretty much every professional footballer in the nation comes through this pathway and we hope to see Cooper playing the great football we know he’s capable of for both Seymour and the Bushrangers this season.”

New church is Central to Kilmore’s faith

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New church is Central to Kilmore’s faith

After 12 months of intensive preparation, the Central Church has opened its doors to worshipers in Kilmore.

Under the leadership of Pastors Daniel and Fiona Sanders the church conducted its first service at the Kilmore Memorial Hall last Sunday afternoon.

The Sanders have been the Senior Pastors of Central Church in Seymour since July 2020 and Pastor Daniel said that it was extremely satisfying to bring the vision of the church to Kilmore.

“Over the past year we have spoken with members of the Kilmore community who were keen to have a place of worship in the Central Church style in their town. Last Sunday it was very rewarding to see this finally achieved,” Pastor Daniel said.

He added that in the leadup to the opening service the church had conducted three “pop-up” services in Kilmore to gauge community interest along with a session of its Alpha program.

“Alpha is a course designed to allow people to have conversations about faith and its relevance to their lives. To date over 30 million people around the world have completed an Alpha course with many finding answers to some of the big questions that life throws at us,” Pastor Sanders said.

He said that the Alpha program along with the church’s other programs highlighted the Central Church commitment to the community.

“In Seymour we have been heavily involved with the football club, Seymour College and Carols by Candlelight and we are looking to emulate these involvements here in Kilmore,” he added.

Pastor Daniel has had a broad experience in ministry which began as Victorian Director of Students for Christ, a role that was shared with Pastor Fiona. He has been an Associate Pastor at Imagine Church in Burwood and Equip Church in Hoppers Crossing and more recently worked as Operations Manager for the Alpha program in Australia.

Both Pastors enjoy meeting people, developing leaders and seeing God’s kingdom expand in every sphere of society.

“We are looking forward to the challenge as the Kilmore Church is the first new church attempted for 10 years and we believe that the Mitchell Shire needs lots of good churches as part of its network of community organisations.

Reflecting Pastor Daniel’s passion for community is his position as state leader for ACC Community Engagement.

“We are a welcoming community that is home for people of all ages and many nationalities. We love our community and are active participants in sharing the message.”

The Kilmore Central Church meets Sunday afternoons at 4pm in the Kilmore Memorial Hall. For more information go to www.central-church.com.au.

More grass maintenance at Whittlesea childcare

Pam Kiriakidis
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More grass maintenance at Whittlesea childcare

City of Whittlesea grounds maintenance contractors have made an extra cut outside a Whittlesea childcare centre after residents called for regular maintenance of the long grass.

The grass outside Sparkways Childcare and Early Learning Centre in Whittlesea, located on 57/61 Laurel Street, has been a community concern for over a year, especially for resident Anthony who has been maintaining the grass for the past six months.

Last year, Anthony became aware of the long grass at the front entrance and around the centre when his daughter picked up her children from the centre.

There was also concern over snake sightings at the centre, with a snake spotted in the childcare’s foyer last year and backyard last month – giving more reason for Anthony to keep an eye on the grass outside of his shift work.

When Anthony first mowed the grass, he said it was nearly ‘knee deep’.

“It took me quite a while to cut at the time because it was wet, so the mower didn’t want to run through it very well – so it took me a while, nearly three hours,” he said.

Anthony said he wanted to see ‘regular maintenance’ from council, including trimming bushes, cutting grass and pruning trees.

The childcare centre is privately operated by Sparkways who is responsible for grass maintenance within property grounds, but the outside area is council’s responsibility, who has contractors that mow every three to four weeks.

City of Whittlesea director of infrastructure and environment Debbie Wood said council had been notified of the long grass and it was advised that a snake catcher was called to the centre.

“Council have been notified recently of long grass between these regular scheduled services and our contractors have attended the site for an extra mow,” she said.

Ms Wood said council had increased its maintenance works to combat recent conditions, with its mowing schedule published weekly at www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/grass.

Historical Society president overflows with pride

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Historical Society president overflows with pride

Kilmore Historical Society president, Brian Clancy, was full of pride when he accepted a commendation at the Victorian Community History Awards for a significant Historical Society project.

The project on “Rekindling Father McHugh’s Kilmore” received a Commendation at the latest presentations.  Father McHugh was the parish priest of Kilmore from 1928 to 1942 and in his spare time he would capture parish community life on film.

The Historical Society added a soundtrack and commentary to a compilation of his short black and white silent home movies shot in the late 1930s in Kilmore and made the film available on YouTube to provide a rare glimpse into what life was like in Kilmore back then.

The films offer a unique insight into Kilmore life almost a century ago, in the years leading up to the Second World War. They were digitised some time ago and have been stored on DVD to ensure their future preservation.

A soundtrack incorporating commentary and contemporary music was added through the efforts of Mr Clancy local sponsorship for the project was found.

The Victorian Community History Awards, presented by Public Record Office Victoria and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, were announced at a function at the Arts Centre in Melbourne. Kilmore Historical Society was awarded a commendation for the McHugh project.

Judy Maddigan, president of the Public Records Advisory Council presented Mr Clancy with a certificate that states “This award recognises activities that enhance awareness of records of significance to local communities”.

“It’s fantastic that we can celebrate the people and the projects that tell our stories in such a compelling way,” Ms Maddigan said.

The McHugh video is available on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9k6vok1vQs.

Harness legend Alford brings home 8000th win

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Harness legend Alford brings home 8000th win

Chris Alford has done it – 8000 career harness racing wins to cement himself as one of the sport’s greatest ever.

The countdown to the milestone came to an end last Wednesday when Alford won the Hydrautech Ballarat Pace, 39 years after his first win in 1984.

In that time, he has chalked up more than 130 Group One victories and won 15 Australian driving premierships.

55-year-old Alford remembers the 1995 Christchurch and 2015 Perth Inter Dominion events as highlights in his career, while he has also had the opportunity to work with some of the industry’s top trainers and horses.

Putting the brakes on northern suburbs’ hoons

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Putting the brakes on northern suburbs’ hoons

Five youths have been arrested as police ramp up investigation into an illegal motorbike riding event occurring just days before Christmas.

Those arrested include a 19-year-old Reservoir man, a 20-year-old Craigieburn man, a 17-year-old Dallas boy, a 15-year-old Manor Lakes boy and a 16-year-old Springvale boy.

The Reservoir man was charged with 15 offences including criminal damage after allegedly damaging a police vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, reckless conduct endangering serious injury, dangerous driving, improper use of a motor vehicle, driving without number plates, unlicensed driving and possessing a drug of dependence.

He was bailed to appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 19.

The Craigieburn man, and Dallas and Springvale boys were released and are expected to be charged on summons with reckless conduct endangering life, driving unlicensed and driving an unregistered vehicle.

A 19-year-old Broadmeadows man was not present when police were executing a warrant at his house and was later interviewed by appointment.

He was released pending summons for reckless conduct endangering life, unlicensed driving and driving an unregistered vehicle.

The Manor Lakes boy was released pending further questioning.

Inspector Dean Allen from North West Metro Achilles Taskforce said police implored youths to think about their actions.

“This kind of high-risk behaviour is nothing to brag about. It could seriously injure or kill you, your friends or an innocent road user,” he said.

“If you’re lucky enough to escape injury you could still be hit with criminal charges which means facing a magistrate and having your precious bike seized. It’s just not worth it.

“We’re imploring parents to sit down with their kids and explain the risk of this kind of behaviour. The last thing we want to do is to have to notify a parent when a tragedy occurs.”

Police will continue making enquiries into the whereabouts of the motorbikes used in the incident.

Anyone with information about illegal dirt bike riding is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Anyone who witnesses illegal or dangerous dirt bike riding in the act should call Triple Zero immediately.

Mitchell Rangers back on the pitch

Jordyn Grubisic
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Mitchell Rangers back on the pitch

Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club is back in full swing preparing for the 2024 season.

Recently winning the Access and Inclusivity award for their All-Abilities program, the club remains committed to ensuring all players with a disability have access to football in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment.

The women’s side has seen an influx of numbers after last year’s impressive Matilda’s World Cup run and is expected to grow even bigger, fostering more options for women in sport with places available for interested players.

Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club secretary Duncan Freemantle said the club was continuing to promote inclusivity.

“We’ve had an absolutely massive increase with women and accessible participation,” Freemantle said.

“We’re seeing great participation numbers with the All-Abilities team.”

Senior teams are also looking to bolster their squads before the 2024 season officially started with their competitive games forthcoming.

Playing friendly practice games with a strong committee behind them, the men’s sides have seen an increase in number prompting the return of the social and casual third’s teams – a fantastic opportunity for older players as well as anyone interested in social soccer.

After coming runners up last year, the clubs under 18s are a great chance to become premiers in 2024 and invite anyone interested to join, and junior training has resumed with everyone invited to come try soccer.

Several junior teams ranging from the ages of 12 to 16 have begun training, boasting impressive numbers and all boys and girls in these age groups are invited to come and join, regardless of experience.

Multiple teams for those aged from five to 11 are also available with interested parents invited to enquire with the club or keep an eye on the Facebook page Mitchell Rangers Soccer Club.

Alongside expanding numbers, the club has seen increased sponsorship with many partnerships soon to be announced.

“We had a major round of sponsorship this year and a few new major sponsors just at the start of this year,” Freemantle said.

“That’s something we offer all year round. We’ve got a lot of opportunities with the new website that’s been built so we can advertise a lot of businesses online and we’ve got new signage opportunities around the pitch.

Registration fees vary with the club again having the lowest fees in the league and Little Rangers – ages five to seven – are free to register.

or the Mitchell Rangers Facebook page.

The club is also always interested in onboarding volunteers and coaches – even interested parents only need to enquire and the club can steer everyone in the right direction.

Safer facilities for cyclists and pedestrians in Sunbury

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Safer facilities for cyclists and pedestrians in Sunbury

Cyclists and pedestrians are just weeks away from being able to enjoy new, safer shared paths along Sunbury Road thanks to a massive investment in active transport by Big Build Roads.

Parliamentary Secretary for Transport and Member for Sunbury Josh Bull previewed a section of almost eight kilometres of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths linking multiple key areas in Sunbury’s east.

The Sunbury Road Upgrade has extended links in Sunbury walking and cycling network, enhancing safety for some of the most vulnerable road users along the full length of the route while also connecting to existing cycle and pedestrian paths in the area.

Mr Bull said the upgrade was improving connectivity throughout Sunbury and surrounds.

“We’ve made it easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists to get around uninterrupted from Apex Park to Loemans Road – thanks to newly constructed links, separating paths from general traffic,” he said.

“The Sunbury Road Upgrade is providing an important link to and from local schools, work, and the many other trails across Sunbury.”

Progress has been made on a major upgrade to the existing path running along the northern edge of Sunbury Road to Francis Boulevard in Goonawarra, which has been widened to provide a safety buffer between the path and existing traffic lanes.

The path has also been upgraded to a new smoother surface which connects with the new Jacksons Creek bridge underpass shared path, providing a suitable off-road alternative.

A new fully separated cycling and walking path has been constructed from Francis Boulevard/Sunbury Road intersection to Bulla-Diggers Rest/Loemans Road, with pedestrian crossings over Sunbury Road rebuilt to make the paths more accessible to the community.

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SDCA: Eagles swoop in Seymour

Jordyn Grubisic
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SDCA: Eagles swoop in Seymour

Eastern Hill swooped on Pyalong at Kings Park in Saturday’s Seymour District Cricket Association one day clash.

Electing to bat the opening Eastern Hill partnership made 30 runs before Pyalong’s Matthew Pratt sent Dallas Bergowicz out.

In a tough break for Pyalong, the Eagles got on a run before captain Jamie Pryor sent out Benjamin Bryant who was deadly with the bat making 71 runs, bringing the Eagles to 2/159.

A 33-run partnership continued the Hill’s strong run before another wicket sent Brayden Speechley out with 77.

A quick wicket from Matthew Pratt sent Matthew Collard out for three before the Eagles finished the innings 4/209 (45).

Pryor said despite the score, it was some of Pyalong’s best bowling.

“They are on top of the ladder for a reason,” he said.

“It was probably our best bowling performance in some time, which sounds silly looking at the scores.

“Was just one of those days where anything in the air just fell short, or just went over the top.

“They also push hard for every run and really put pressure on the fielders.”

Pyalong’s opening batsman Mitchell Ryan was sent out for a duck before some runs got on the board.

Paul Dugard went out 2/22 and another quick wicket saw Sean Walsh walking at 3/23.

With wickets falling quickly Pyalong were 6/39 before the drinks break.

Pyalong kept chipping away however Eastern Hill cut through the batsmen sending the visitors all out for 87.

Matthew Pratt led Pyalong’s run count with 29.

Daniel O’Sullivan and Collard bowled well for Eastern Hill 4/20 and 3/17 respectively.

Fraser Lewis also bowled 1/4.

“Our batting was disappointing,” Pryor said.

“We need to turn that around quickly leading into a big game for us next week against Alexandra.”

Up the road at Chittick Park Seymour defeated Avenel 6/140 (35) to 10/139 (35).

Avenel elected to bat with most of the batsmen unable to crack the double-digit run count, while Aaron Kent had a standout performance making 54 runs.

Seymour’s Braidon Horkings bowled 2/2 while Hugh Smith had 3/13.

Picking up the bat Seymour made good ground early a 40-run opening partnership before Hayden Gawne got sent out.

Seymour’s run slowed before a 41-run partnership had them 5/94, as the side continued to chase before securing the win.

Vice-captain Lachlan Drummond led Seymour’s batting with a half a century effort.

In Yea, the Tigers defeated Alexandra 5/48 (8) to 10/46 (28.1).

On Saturday Yea host Seymour, Alexandra make the trip to Pyalong and Eastern Hill play Tallarook in a first verse second clash.

Pre-season begins at Laurimar

Grace Frost
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Pre-season begins at Laurimar

Laurimar Football Club’s seniors travelled to Mansfield for their pre-season camp at the weekend.

The weekend’s activities were based around a triathlon, featuring a 1.6 kilometre swim followed by a 42km ride from Mansfield to the far side of the Boonie Doon Bridge and back again. 

They then finished off with an eight kilometre run around Mansfield – all with weather hovering around 30 degrees. 

After the weekend, the footballers even got up early yesterday morning for an hour training session before heading home for a well-earned rest.

The Laurimar Sporting Club wrote in a post on its Facebook page, ‘what a cracking weekend of not just hard work but a great time with a fantastic bunch of blokes’.

The club also gave a shout out to the players who took part in the Under 20 Power Basketball and took home a big win.

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