The Caroline Springs RSL Sub-Branch will be holding its Annual Commemoration and Dawn Service on Friday The Dawn Service will begin at 6:00am at the RSL Memorial on Lake Street and will be followed by a Gunfire Breakfast and Two-Up and families wishing to take part in this important annual event said this year marks the 10th service held in Caroline Springs and is an important day to commemorate the sacrifices of the Defence Force “It’s a time for the community to come together and remember anybody who served in the Defence Force,” he said “This is a chance for veterans to connect and reflect with our community coming from all different countries “It’s a service that is open to everyone and a time to honour those who have suffered through past battles and wars.” The day will also be supported by local students the Melton RSL Sub-Branch will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings with a service at the Melton Shrine of Remembrance (located outside the front of the Council Offices) and attendees are encouraged to arrive around 5:30am A Gunfire Breakfast will follow at the Melton Country Club from 7:00am and veterans are invited to wear their earned Honours and Awards (medals) on the left-hand side of their chest Family members are also encouraged to wear the Honours and Awards of their Next-of-Kin on the right-hand side of their chest Just after 9.30pm on Thursday night (29th December) along with MFB crews from St Albans and Taylors Lakes responded to a reported house fire in Caroline Springs Due to the several calls being received for the fire and the additional information being relayed to responding appliances from Vicfire Station Officer Saliba from Caroline Springs upgraded the response to "Make pumpers four and respond a Teleboom" firefighters got to work conducting a primary search of the house while tackling the fire being mindful that there may be people still inside the house firefighters were able to rescue one casualty with oxygen and water being administered to them one other person succumbed to their injuries Due to the extreme heat and humidity of the night additional resources from Melton and Sunbury were also responded with Greenvale Pumper 'stepped-up' to Caroline Springs Fire Station to maintain their fire coverage in case of other calls in the area The cause of the fire is under investigation by CFA fire investigators and Victoria Police Arson and Explosives Squad The Incident Controller was Station Officer Joseph Saliba from Caroline Springs Fire Brigade Pictures by Blair Dellemijn - CFA Photographer View all stories View more contacts Tweets by CFA_Updates We are currently experiencing issues with our embedded Twitter feed We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land Copyright 2025 CFA (Country Fire Authority) CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) In the shadows of Melbourne’s western suburbs a high-profile figure in Middle Eastern organised crime met a violent end in a meticulously executed roadside ambush on Heysen Park Way long associated with the Comanchero bikie gang and under scrutiny for drug trafficking was gunned down in a late-night hail of bullets The calculated attack bore all the hallmarks of a gangland hit leaving Sherwani’s bullet-riddled white Volkswagen abandoned on the nature strip with its headlights still glowing—a chilling beacon in the dark Witnesses reported a volley of gunfire around 10:30 pm on Thursday with investigators later recovering a weapon and bullet casings scattered outside a red-brick home reportedly staggered down nearby Hele Court Several residents bravely attempted first aid but the underworld veteran succumbed to his injuries shortly after being rushed to hospital Sherwani’s death echoes the recent ambush killing of his ally who was fatally shot in a shopping centre car park at Craigieburn last October This latest slaying adds to a grim tally of violence tied to Melbourne’s gangland wars sparking a heightened presence of homicide detectives and the elite VIPER anti-gang taskforce at the scene Forensic experts combed through the crime scene on Friday morning dissecting the shattered remnants of Sherwani’s final moments As detectives examined the Volkswagen’s bullet-riddled frame residents described the terrifying sound of up to ten gunshots ringing through the quiet suburban street Victoria Police confirmed they had been alerted to reports of gunfire and responded swiftly or information about the ambush to step forward Sherwani’s notorious career had seen him endure multiple violent retaliations including a string of firebombings at his residence But the relentless feud within Melbourne’s underworld has claimed yet another figure as a city braces for the ripple effects of this brazen execution police are appealing for assistance via Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Caroline Springs RSL marked Anzac Day at Lake Caroline with a dawn service at the war memorial followed by a gunfire breakfast and two-up at the Westwaters Hotel Caroline Springs RSL president Andy Marshall said the solomn occasion was “a chance to honor people who have given their lives in the service of the country.“ “It’s a time for the community to come together and remember anybody who served in the Defence Force.“ The commemorations were observed by school groups council representatives and community supporters Star Weekly photographer Ljubica Vrankovic paid her respects while capturing the moving occasion You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream A car has hit a tree outside a school in Caroline Springs on Wednesday afternoon A photo sent to 3AW Drive shows the vehicle on a footpath near Creekside College with Steve telling Jacqui Felgate mounted the embankment near the school Click PLAY to hear more about the crash in Caroline Springs “(This incident) happened near the west side of the local shopping precinct,” he said Lakeside Alive returns to Caroline Springs for another fun-filled family day out by the lake Bring the whole family and friends together and head to Lake Caroline on Saturday for a day of free entertainment including roving performers “What better way to spend a day than with family and friends enjoying some delicious food and free entertainment by picturesque Lake Caroline,” Melton mayor Steve Abboushi said “There’s something for everybody at Lakeside Alive so come along and join in some family-friendly fun.” Keep the kids entertained with a silent disco and the chance to meet our local emergency service heroes “It’s also a great opportunity to support our local businesses so make sure you explore the shops and eateries around the lake while you are there,” Cr Abboushi said For those who are into the finer things in life jewellery and clothing by local artisans at the market stalls while being enthralled by the amazing talents of the roving stilt walkers the range of food trucks serving yummy treats is ready to fill you up or you can grab a bite at one of the delicious local eateries surrounding the lake Chill out to some live music on the main stage with Australian indie-folk duo Pierce Brothers back from touring the world to headline the event and enjoy the twilight fireworks spectacular over the lake Details: melton.vic.gov.au/lakesidealive Caroline Springs is through to a fifth straight Western Football League women’s grand final The Lakers became the first team through to the grand final with a good win against minor premiers Werribee Centrals on Saturday The Lakers jumped out to an 11 point lead at the first break and the margin was still seven points at the break Three goals to one in the third quarter increased the lead to 19 points at the final break The Lakers managed to hold the momentum in the final quarter to win Lakers coach Alex O’Shea said it was pretty exciting to be through to another grand final “We’re rapt and we’re still letting it sink in,” she said on Sunday “Werribee was on top and we knew it would be a challenge and we played some really good footy “We weren’t expecting anything coming into the game.” O’Shea said going into the finals they knew every team in the top four could beat each other in what had been a really competitive season she said the playing group stuck to the task at hand all day “I thought the girls played a great team game,” she said “They played as a team and played their role for the team and did it for the four quarters “Werribee came at us at different times and we had the ability to stay composed and regrouped and that ability got us the win.” O’Shea said the experience of the past few years in finals had really helped in some of those pressure moments She said you don’t know what to expect in finals but there are key moments you have to take and they took them “We focused on what we want to work on as a team and we know in those moments what to do,” O’Shea said Jacinta Kondis continued her good form with five goals up front for the Lakers Jordin Williamson and Hannah Herring were named the best O’Shea said she didn’t think there were any standouts and that it was a real team effort The Lakers now have the week off before the grand final They will face the winner of Werribee Centrals and Parkside Spurs preliminary final in the grand final O’Shea said the grand final would be a whole different ball game and they will forget about what has happened in the past It will be a different preparation for the Lakers heading into this grand final “We’ve never had the week off and gone straight into the grand final,” O’Shea said “We’ve played in the one versus two game on a number of occasions but always played the following week We’ll look to manage training and emotions for the next two weeks “We’re grateful to be there and we’ve worked hard all season We’ll recover well and prepare for whoever we face.” Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Filipino-inspired cafe Pecks Road marries your local hip brunch spot with your lola’s (grandma’s) house Albin and Arbi Lawang wanted the space to feel like their own lola’s living room That’s where they spent most afternoons as kids eating her lutong bahay (which translates loosely to “home-cooked food”) The venue’s name also references their childhood: it’s the street they grew up on in north-west Melbourne Whether you have a sweet tooth or a savoury craving the menu here offers a range of house-made treats Other flavours have included ube (purple yam) Other sweet staples include apple fritters and strawberry crullers For lunch there’s a handful of sangas and toasties Albin recommends the signature Reuben with juicy thick-cut pastrami house-made habanero and Pecks Road’s secret south-west sauce The spam-and-egg bagel dials up the crunch with crisp chicharrón (pork crackling) It calls to mind two Filipino classics: lechon (spit-roasted pig) and spamsilog (spam and eggs) Phone: 0423 582 755 Website: pecksroadcheatmeals.com We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet Bakeries and Restaurants That Opened or Closed in April 32 of the Hottest Dishes and Drinks in Melbourne Right Now Menu Reveal: Five Things To Order at Junda Khoo’s Ho Liao First Look: Filipino Pop-Up Palay Moves to Fitzroy for Good A resident from Caroline Springs has shed light on the deadly ambush which occurred in the suburb late last night was shot dead in the ambush in Heysen Parkway and James told Tony Jones more about the dramatic situation on 3AW Mornings and my eldest son rang the ambulance and my wife was assisting him,” James said Press PLAY to hear him tell the full story when trying to help the murder victim Add videos to your saved list and come back to them any time Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A prominent gangland figure and former outlaw motorcycle gang member has been murdered in a brutal ambush in Melbourne’s western suburbs Hawre Sherwani died in hospital after he was shot in Caroline Springs about 10.30pm on Thursday Closed-circuit video footage obtained by this masthead reveals Sherwani frantically knocking on the door of a house in Heysen Park Way before slumping to the ground and appearing to lose consciousness Homicide Squad detectives have launched a major manhunt for his killers; however the list of suspects will be extensive given the former Comancheros member’s previous involvement in drug trafficking Police on Friday at the scene of the shooting in Caroline Springs.Credit: Paul Jeffers Sherwani survived a failed murder plot less than a year ago when two men wearing balaclavas blasted more than 20 shots from an Audi S3 as the 33-year-old walked his dog in a Fraser Rise park he was unable to escape another volley of gunfire on Thursday evening in what police have described as a “very targeted attack” homicide detectives examined a handgun and numerous bullet casings scattered across the quiet street A car linked to the killing was found torched in nearby Fraser Rise about 10.45am The remains of a car linked to the fatal shooting in Caroline Springs in nearby Beattys Road Detective Superintendent Janet Stevenson said police were still in the early stages of their investigation but confirmed they had already begun examining incidents from Sherwani’s criminal past including the previous attempt on his life A police officer on Friday morning at the scene of the shooting.Credit: Paul Jeffers Stevenson warned a retaliation attack was of significant concern given Sherwani’s extensive links to organised crime “We know is that this is a targeted attack There is nothing for the local residents to fear It is absolutely targeted,” Stevenson said Harwe Sherwani lies injured in a doorway in Caroline Springs after trying to get help An offender hurt in a collision following the attack might have sustained potentially life-threatening injuries police said they believed the person was injured while fleeing the scene and suffered serious injuries “Those injuries are believed to be as a result of a collision and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have treated the man or is aware of someone seeking treatment for these injuries,” police said in a statement who didn’t want to be identified because of safety concerns told this masthead they heard several gunshots on Thursday night Another resident said they had arrived home shortly after the shooting and saw about 10 police cars in the street Sherwani was born in northern Iraq and came to Australia as a refugee when he was nine years old He soon became entangled in Melbourne’s underworld and developed a propensity for extreme violence he was sentenced to serve a minimum of four years in jail over a gang-related assault on a former Comancheros member at a smash repairs business in Collingwood Court documents detail how Sherwani and an associate repeatedly punched and kicked the victim in the body and head as he lay on the ground breaking both the victim’s arms and leaving him with multiple facial injuries A gun and bullet casings on the ground in Heysen Park Way A County Court judge later described Sherwani who already had a criminal history spanning several years as having “an anger management problem” and called the attack an act of “calculated cold-blooded violence” it was revealed that Sherwani was a patched member of the Comancheros between 2012 and 2015 and had been ordered by the gang to bash the man over an alleged debt Sherwani was again arrested by police in 2023 after becoming involved in a wild high-speed pursuit and roadside fight near the Deer Park Bypass in Ravenhall where his attacker threatened him with a hammer Investigators at the time believed the fight was connected to a spate of arson attacks that destroyed several homes offices and the popular Sonsa Market greengrocer in Collingwood Sherwani’s former Caroline Springs home was the subject of three firebombings in June and July 2023 which was also linked to the tit-for-tat arson attacks Bullet holes in Sherwani’s car at the Caroline Springs crime scene.Credit: AAP At the time of the arson attack at Sonsa Market police were investigating links between grocery industry players and criminal networks involved in drug trafficking and money laundering Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. 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A prominent gangland figure and former outlaw motorcycle gang member has been murdered in a brutal ambush in Melbourne\\u2019s western suburbs the list of suspects will be extensive given the former Comancheros member\\u2019s previous involvement in drug trafficking in what police have described as a \\u201Cvery targeted attack\\u201D Detective Superintendent Janet Stevenson said police were still in the early stages of their investigation but confirmed they had already begun examining incidents from Sherwani\\u2019s criminal past given Sherwani\\u2019s extensive links to organised crime \\u201CWe know is that this is a targeted attack It is absolutely targeted,\\u201D Stevenson said \\u201CThose injuries are believed to be as a result of a collision and we are keen to speak to anyone who may have treated the man or is aware of someone seeking treatment for these injuries,\\u201D police said in a statement who didn\\u2019t want to be identified because of safety concerns He soon became entangled in Melbourne\\u2019s underworld and developed a propensity for extreme violence breaking both the victim\\u2019s arms and leaving him with multiple facial injuries as having \\u201Can anger management problem\\u201D and called the attack an act of \\u201Ccalculated cold-blooded violence\\u201D Sherwani\\u2019s former Caroline Springs home was the subject of three firebombings in June and July 2023 The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories The Western Football Netball League is pleased to announce the training squad for its first ever Senior Women’s Football Interleague team Thirty-eight players have been picked in the initial squad which has hit the training track in recent weeks in preparation to play the Southern Football Netball League on May 17 Not surprisingly the squad includes last year’s St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee Senior Women’s best-and-fairest joint winners Akima Manoah and Jessica Spall as well as 2024 leading goal kicker Larissa Renaut The squad will eventually be trimmed to 25 players with 23 players to take the field for the contest against the Southern FNL The WFNL will face Southern in Senior Women’s Senior Men’s and Under 19 football matches to be played at Avalon Airport Oval in Werribee while the two leagues will also meet in Netball clash at the nearby Eagle Stadium 2025 WFNL Senior Women’s Interleague Squad The Western Jets Summer Preseason Squads have been announced with over 130 players from Western Football Netball League clubs represented across the U16 & U18 Boys and Girls programs Forty-five players from thirteen different WFNL clubs have been named in the Coates Talent League U18 Boys Preseason Training Squad including WFNL Under 18 Division 1 Best & Fairest Khaled El Souki from Newport and Under 18 Division 1 Leading Goalkicker Raf Haddara from Point Cook Williamstown Juniors have the highest representation in the squad with nine players selected The Coates Talent League U18 Girls Preseason Training Squad features forty-one players from seven different WFNL clubs with two of those being Point Cook Centrals’ Charli Sette and Caroline Springs’ Mira Diab who claimed the WFNL Under 18 Girls Best & Fairest and Under 18 Girls Leading Goalkicker respectively Sixteen Caroline Springs players are a part of the squad Eighteen players from six different WFNL clubs have been named in the Future Girls Preseason Training Squad including Western Bulldogs Under 16 Girls Best & Fairest winners Taya Delaney from Spotswood and Addison West from Williamstown Juniors as well as Under 16 Girls Leading Goalkicker Avamai Williams from Williamstown Juniors and Point Cook’s Tannah Pawlowski who was judged best player for the WFNL Under 15 Girls side in the AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series Williamstown Juniors have the highest representation in the squad with five players selected The Future Boys Preseason Training Squad features thirty players from nine different WFNL clubs with one of those being Yarraville Seddon Eagles’ Hugo Hanrahan who was judged best player for the WFNL Under 15A side in the AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series Seven Yarraville Seddon Eagles players are a part of the squad Congratulations and good luck to all players See below the list of WFNL players who made the squads Coates Talent League Under 18 Boys Preseason Training Squad Coates Talent League Under 18 Girls Preseason Training Squad SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Share1 / 2Sisig at Mrs Parks Kitchen.Supplied2 / 2Inside the Caroline Springs restaurant.SuppliedPrevious SlideNext SlideFilipino$$$$ Described by Anthony Bourdain as “perfectly positioned to win the hearts and minds of the world”, sisig is a Filipino dish involving a rich medley of pork (usually the cheeks, snout and ears) fried with chilli, onions and vinegar. Served sizzling on a cast iron plate for a caramelised char, its deep, gamey flavours are balanced by a silky fried egg and calamansi juice (a citrus fruit native to the Philippines). While this is how it’s served at most Filipino restaurants, Mrs Parks Kitchen ditches the egg and offers an authentic Kapampangan version with roasted pork and chicken liver, which adds a creaminess to the zesty, spicy dish. There are also dishes like kare kare (beef stew in peanut sauce), plus sweet and spicy barbecued pork skewers, and desserts such as leche custard pie and cassava cake. Remove items from your saved list to add more The Western Football Netball League Senior Finals will be in full swing this weekend with more Grand Finals and the business end of the season getting underway for the Division 1 Men’s competition Saturday at Skinner Reserve is Grand Final day for the Under 18 Women and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee Senior Women with two exciting matches set to be play out Reserves and U18s Semi Finals will take place at Pennell Reserve on both Saturday and Sunday while the opening TIV Division 1 Men’s Finals for Seniors Reserves and U18s will be played across the two days at DSV Stadium please note Dogs are not permitted at any finals venues FINALS – AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1 You can view the fixtures and get all the scores from across the weekend HERE Watch 1m 58sOrganised crime figure Hawre Sherwani fatally shot in a Melbourne street Image: SouthWestImagesAus/shutterstock.com The Victorian Government has revealed its landmark ten-year greenfields plan which is set to deliver the state’s longest pipeline of new land for new homes The State Government has said that the plan will: The plan includes 27 additional greenfield areas across Melbourne’s outer south-east and west to be released over the next ten years – committing to providing the space and completing the planning work to deliver 180,000 new homes over the decade The pipeline of available land gives developers the confidence to invest early and get shovels in the ground sooner to deliver more homes for big It also provides concrete timelines for industry and community about when the 27 new planning processes will commence The structure planning process will ensure these areas are well prepared for development with the release of unzoned land sequenced to align with the provision of infrastructure and community needs so that new communities are liveable The first three greenfield plans set to be released in 2024-25 include: These build on the seven metropolitan Melbourne greenfield plans under preparation as part of the Victorian Planning Authority’s workplan The government will also improve the planning system so builders can get on with building the Victorian Planning Authority will be integrated with the Department of Transport and Planning the four major components of Victoria’s planning system – strategic statutory and spatial – will be working together to cut delays and duplication and deliver faster and better structure planning The government will also offer a dedicated concierge service to work with councils and industry to identify intervene and fix the issues that are preventing zoned land from being developed Government will also review several existing greenfield PSPs that are not yet fully developed to understand opportunities for increasing the number and types of homes where there is sufficient planned infrastructure Fixing the unfair split of suburban growth greenfield areas have shouldered a disproportionate amount of Melbourne’s growth Homes in well-serviced council areas like Boroondara have only grown 24 per cent since 1994 while Wyndham grew 439 per cent over the same time The ten-year plan will turn the tide and help realise the government’s vision of 70 per cent of homes in Melbourne going in inner and established areas with 30 per cent going in outer-suburban ‘greenfield’ areas – instead of the other way around This plan provides the space and the planning work for that 30 per cent the government’s plans to build more homes in inner-suburban areas close to transport services and jobs – particularly around more than 50 activity centres – will help deliver hundreds of thousands of additional homes in established areas said that family homes and backyards are a beautiful thing for those who want it which is why the State Government is delivering ten years’ worth of them in one big plan for the first time ever “Whether it’s a new house with a backyard that’s fit for a big family or a unit in the inner suburbs near a train station for a first home buyer – I’m about more homes and more opportunities for everyone,” Premier Allan said Victorian Minister for Planning and Suburbs said that this announcement is what builders like those represented by the Urban Development Institute of Australia have been asking for to plan and build with confidence “This is all about providing choice and getting the balance right between development in the outer suburbs and development in the inner city Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) CEO said that in light of the State Government announcement on the release of the ten-year greenfields plan MAV has renewed its calls for a joined-up vision for greater metro Melbourne “Melbourne is the country’s fastest growing city,” Ms Grigsby said “The scale and complexity of this growth management and planning task cannot be overstated with local government a leader and critical partner in shaping the future of our city and creating neighbourhoods that are thriving and great places to live “Further expansion of growth areas must include consideration for strong economic and employment clusters transport in support of a connected and compact city – as the Activity Centre announcement acknowledged – and include the community infrastructure that can support growth areas to be great places to build more homes “The MAV is aligned with the Planning Institute of Australia’s call that development contributions reform needs input beyond the development industry from planning experts and local government councils will be at the ready to partner with the State Government on reform to development contributions Disaster recovery support is now available to flood impacted communities in Bourke Brewarrina and Walgett in northern New South Wales... 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media The teenager was taken to hospital with serious injuries the police are continuing to understand the circumstances of the attack Melton council wants to make parking at train stations in the municipality easier for commuters a notice of motion that identified a need for better access to car parking at Cobblebank The council will write to the state government and VicTrack to inform it of community concerns and request an urgent investigation into the matter as well with notifying VicTrack said the inability to park their car at the stations was forcing people to look elsewhere for spots A recent study by The Climate Council and West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance highlighted that Melton doesn’t have access to all day transport while a West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance report found a significant amount of Melton residents have to travel for work Rockbank and Caroline Springs train stations are at capacity very early every morning leaving commuters to seek other parking opportunities away from the train stations,” he said parking availability for other amenities in the respective surrounding areas is also reduced “This impacts commuters and accessibility to other services including surrounding retail and commercial buildings by members of the community.” The motion outlined the possibility of exploring an increase of car parking supply at the stations it also suggested the implementation of new bus routes as a potential solution to ease pressure on spaces and provide alternative options for commuters These services would connect growth areas like Thornhill Park and Eynesbury to the train stations in Cobblebank Melton station was not included in the motion as the redevelopment works as part of the level crossing removal project will include increased car parking at the new building Councillor Justine Farrugia seconded the motion and said it was a much-needed issue Sabrina Taylor gets teary talking about Jan Schulz the recently retired president of St Albans Caroline Springs Netball Association (SACSNA) What was meant to be a 12-month maternity cover turned into 41 years of volunteer service for Schulz whose presence at the head of the association will be dearly missed She's a mother hen to a lot of us,” said Taylor who comes into the president role this year She just puts her head down… She just does the work and doesn't expect anything out of it Schulz grew SACSNA into one of the largest netball associations in Melbourne with 171 teams now playing across four venues It’s a far cry from where local netball was when Schulz first became involved with SACSNA as a player when St Albans High School (now St Albans Secondary College) allowed the use of their facilities if SACSNA agreed to line the courts and raise money for lights “It was one outside court with some lighting boxes that you had to put coins in to keep the lights on,” said Schulz “Quite often you would run out of light in the middle of the game and someone would have to race over and put money in the coin slot!” Schulz stepped up to the top position when the association's then-president fell pregnant “She asked me whether I'd take it on for 12 to 18 months until she came back SACSNA flourished under Schulz’s leadership soon growing from seven to 20 ladies teams and moving to an indoor court at St Albans Technical School in 1983 A junior competition was established in 1989 – becoming the first to allow boys to play up to the age of 13 – before a senior mixed competition was added the following year so the association co-funded new facilities at Copperfield College alongside the local council The association fundraised $198,000 to make the netball courts full-sized and the council contributed $250,000 to cover an additional court SACSNA grew again in 2008 when teams began playing at Caroline Springs Leisure Centre followed by Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium in 2016 The association still plays across these three venues today in addition to a competition a Cobblebank Stadium in Melton since 2022 and its representative teams that compete at Parkville’s State Netball Centre and Riverside Tennis and Netball Centre Schulz was responsible for everything from drawing up fixtures She balanced this role for many years with full-time work and raising two children alongside her late husband she was still working through the morning just to get fixtures done and making sure everyone's got all their information… I don't know how she did it,” said Taylor “I think that over the years she's dedicated probably just as much to netball and the community than what she has with her own family.” Schulz’s legacy will endure through the association’s growth and progressive initiatives she spearheaded such as encouraging male participation and championing inclusive uniform options “We were the first to have the shorts and the tops in our rep teams,” Schulz said because you were so strict on the uniform rule that you lost players because they weren't comfortable in what they had to wear Recently departed Netball Victoria board member Michael Portaro former Westside Saints head coach Darren Abela and umpire Sean Steele are among the association’s former male players who have gone on to be heavily involved in the sport Schulz also helped raise the standard of play at SACSNA as indicated by the success of the Westside Saints who are the current Association Championships 13&U Female and 15&U Female title holders The pathway for athletes has never been stronger after Schulz contributed to securing the licence for new Victorian Netball League (VNL) team the Western Warriors players can now progress from Woolworths NetSetGO right through to the VNL’s competitive pre-elite performance environment in the hopes of one day representing Victoria or Australia that was my job done – [catering] from babies right up to VNL,” said Schulz the SACSNA committee was sure to thank not only Schulz who sacrificed numerous hours with their mum growing up as she kept their competitions running “My daughter was two and a half when I took this on we finally get our mum back!’” Schulz said Schulz plans to step down from the committee entirely at the end of the year to move to the country where her daughter She will depart SACSNA knowing the association and netball in Melbourne’s west are in a better place because of her incredible contributions “She really has been a ground-breaker,” Taylor said Train station car parks in Melbourne’s western suburbs have received a major upgrade including in Caroline Springs where 400 spaces have opened The newly opened spaces more than doubles the car park capacity for residents wanting to utilise public transport “More than doubling the parking capacity at Caroline Springs Station is an excellent result for our community easing parking issues and improving transport connections in the west,” Kororoit MP Luba Grigorovitch said improved lighting and CCTV will also be delivered as part of the project with additional landscaping also being provided The works are part of the state government’s Car Park for Commuters program delivering new and upgraded car parks across the state “Not only have we delivered more than 1,200 new and upgraded spaces across three stations in the west but we’ve also made it easier and safer to catch the train,” Public Transport minister Ben Carroll said 380 new and upgraded spaces will be fully ready to use in January Details: carparks.vic.gov.au A Caroline Springs mansion with a 12-seat cinema and “Gone With the Wind staircase” has set a new house price record for the outer northwestern ‘burb The seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom, tri-level home at 15 Wellington Place fetched $2.35m in March after a year and a half on the market through COVID since October 2019 It was originally listed for $2.4-$2.6m and became the suburb’s first $2m house sale on March 4 when the now six-year old pad found a buyer for the new record RELATED: Caroline Springs house price record battle on, $2m in sights Point Cook’s first $3m home? Keilor North house price record: Inside $6m ‘Great Gatsby’ mansion The previous benchmark was held by the imposing modern mansion at 10 Lake Logan Way, which sold for $1.75m a month before Wellington Place was listed, while another property at 10 Liriope Green just sold for $2.1m on March 22 said when it was listed the Wellington Place property was built by the vendor — who works in the construction industry — over 18-odd months to sprawl over about 930sq m across three levels on a 705sq m block who sold the property and was originally assisted by Mr D’Angelo was contacted about the sale but declined to comment SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE WEEKLY REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER A grand entry hall features a chandelier and a staircase with wrought-iron detailing which Mr D’Angelo compared to the famous sweeping staircase from 1939 classic Gone With the Wind Beyond the foyer lie multiple living areas The main bedroom notably takes up the entire top floor There’s also pool and spa with “child safety sensors” Mr D’Angelo said when it was listed the property had attracted interest from as far away as Dubai Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. 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By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. 37 The Strand has set a new bar for the Caroline Springs house price record A luxury six-bedroom pad in Caroline Springs has blitzed the suburb’s house price record by a whopping $650,000 The 37 The Strand home sold after only 20 days on the market for a $3m sun, soaring past the previous $2.35m record set by 15 Wellington Place in March last year The Eleet Caroline Springs agent Akshit Gahlayan said the lucky buyers loved “everything included” in the property particularly the open-plan living room and views of Lake Caroline RELATED: Caroline Springs pad has eight-car basement garage Caroline Springs renovation that aims to bring Toorak to the west Eight-car garage fuels interest for revved-up Bundoora pad set to break suburb record The new buyers loved the views of Lake Caroline The home also features an eight-car basement garage with a turntable “Both the vendors and purchasers are very happy,” he said The glamorous four-storey home features elevator access from each level and an eight-car basement garage with a turntable — the only basement garage in the area There’s also an array of contemporary amenities electric blinds and a chic kitchen with European appliances The theatre room comes with a bar and kitchenette making it the perfect space for entertaining The spacious main bedroom is located on the second floor and offers a dual-vanity ensuite with a freestanding spa and sizeable walk-in wardrobe An underground basement could also easily be turned into a studio while the theatre room with a bar and kitchenette is perfect for entertaining CoreLogic records show the stylish abode was built in 2003 and last sold in 2011 for $390,000 Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox MORE: Heatherbrae: Original Caulfield mansion set for record price Canberra Hotel: Ballarat ‘slice of history’ up for grabs after $1m renovation Retro Doncaster mid-century modern pad has ‘upside down’ floorplan Caroline Springs RSL will host a dawn service and Anzac Day event on April 25 The day will begin with a dawn service at the War Memorial on Lake Street in Caroline Springs at 5.45am followed by a $5 Gunfire Breakfast at the Westwaters Hotel The morning service will feature a speech from Commander Jamie Watson from the Royal Australian Navy as a guest speaker from Canberra Caroline Springs RSL president Andy Marshall has been part of the RSL for 10 years and said Anzac Day is a time for the community to “gather and remember.” “We usually expect to see 2000-3000 people on the day It’s a solemn occasion during the dawn service because it is a commemoration and a moment of remembrance and then the gunfire breakfast is a chance to let your hair down,” he said “We will have the Melton mayor in attendance as well as children delivering short speeches and representatives from Victoria University Secondary College Lakeview Secondary College and Gilson College taking part during the dawn service.” Mr Marshall said badges can be purchased from the Burnside Pub Shopping Centre outside Coles Taylors Hill shopping Centre and Watergardens Shopping Centre.