Picture by Lachlan Bence Melton South's long term future has been decided with Riddell and District Football Netball League clubs casting their votes All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueA vote of 79 per cent in favour of the club joining the RDFNL means that from 2025 the Panthers will become the 10th senior affiliated club in the league and will see the Ballarat Football Netball League reduced to 10 clubs The RDFNL confirmed this afternoon that the club had been accepted into the competition by a vast majority of its voting members "Following the SGM (special general meeting) the RDFNL clubs voted on the acceptance or non acceptance of MSFNC the RDFNL required a majority vote (over 50 per cent) for the acceptance to occur," the statement said "The RDFNL is pleased to announce that all votes are in and there was a majority 79 per cent vote for the acceptance of Melton South Football Netball Club joining the RDFNL for the 2025 season "An important part of this vote was the vote of the senior men's clubs and there was a 60 per cent majority across the senior men's clubs as well who will be directly competing against MSFNC." Melton South president Matthew Collins said the result was a huge relief to the club revealing there was a strong possibility the club wouldn't have been able to field a reserves team next season had it had stayed in Ballarat I honestly think the club could have died without this there are some real grave fears that we wouldn't have fielded a two's side next season if we had have stayed it's a great result for our club," he said The club will join the RDFNL in season 2025 Picture by Kate Healy"Just the fact that we now expect we'll be competitive than what we have been against Ballarat sides Right now we don't have the numbers and talent to be able to compete at that level we were worried we weren't going to be able to survive it will enable us to retain some players and come back again." The positive vote in favour of the club joining the RDFNL ends the club's 27-year association with the BFNL The club still has two netball teams in action during the finals which will play over the coming weeks in a bid to win one The RDFNL is now working through the process of admitting the club into the league "The RDFNL has today written to AFL Victoria and the Ballarat Football Netball League to inform them both of the RDFNL's position," the league said "The Transfer of Leagues procedure will now be followed as per AFL Victoria rules We thank the Ballarat Football Netball League for their communication and understanding and the RDFNL has a great deal of respect for our neighbouring league." Need more sport from The Courier? Check out our WhatsApp channel for stories as they go online, and download our app for breaking news alerts - and daily puzzles Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMelton South has announced it will hold a special with a discussion "in relation to club structure and affiliation" club president Mathew Collins said he was unable to comment on the proceedings of the meeting at this time The Panthers have struggled in recent years in football having failed to win a game in the past two seasons however the club's netball structure has been the most successful in recent years Melton South is set to have multiple teams set to the play finals with the A Grade team among the favourties for this year's premiership having defeated both of last year's grand finalists North Ballarat and Darley throughout the season This notice has appeared on the Melton South Facebook page.The club was formed in 1973 and commenced playing in the Riddell District Football League Sunbury and Darley transferred to the Ballarat Football Netball League The Panthers have not won a senior football premiership but did make the grand final in 2001 where they were defeated by Melton Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords Victorians buying into the state’s nappy valleys are breaking their budgets and shelling out tens of thousands more as they look to lock in a dream home have revealed a greater share of cashed-up retirees are often able to negotiate a lower price because they don’t make offers subject to finance KPMG analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data on births and deaths has highlighted the top suburbs for both life stages RELATED: Forever homes: Families refuse to leave Melbourne’s most ‘welcoming’ suburbs Gen Y, Gen X & Boomers: who’s the highest property achiever? The financial services giant picked out the Mickleham-Yuroke region in Melbourne’s north as the state’s fountain of youth Aintree and Thornhill Park in Melbourne’s west were next with local agents revealing nesting parents-to-be would often pay a premium for their dream home other seaside towns and even some of the state’s regional centres — including the Wonthaggi-Inverloch region — have had hundreds of residents pass This four-bedroom house at 31 Muskwood Drive, Mickleham – in Victoria’s top births region – is for sale with a $620,000-$680,000 asking range buying a home in area close to kindergartens and schools can be an important factor KPMG urban economist Terry Rawnsley said locations with significant housing developments Regions where deaths outpace births often have a concentration of aged care homes; fewer younger buyers due to limited development; or younger generations who have moved for economic reasons “Then there are coastal locations such as Rosebud and Portarlington where people retired to 20 years ago and now have a higher proportion of elderly residents,” Mr Rawnsley said KPMG urban economist Terry Rawnsley says that Victoria’s birth hotspots are clustered in Melbourne’s northern and western growth corridors 43 Goodia St, Wollert, will be auctioned on December 14 with a $510,000-$560,000 price range Wollert logged 581 babies born to residents in 2023 making it another of Victoria’s top birth regions Bombay Real Estate associate director Jatin Mehta said Victoria’s top births’ region attracted a lot of first-home buyers thanks to the affordability of larger houses having several schools and a multicultural community “Mickleham is a place where people settle down stay for a few years and then upgrade to a bigger home,” Mr Mehta said He has seen couples expecting a baby bid higher than their set budget at auctions as their delivery date looms including one family who went $40,000 above their limit 2 Poppy Place, Aintree is on the market with $640,000-$700,000 price hopes Aintree is in an area that recorded Victoria’s second-highest number of births in 2023 Many families head to Melbourne’s outer suburbs when they have a second child and need a home with more space whose patch includes the birth hotspot Pakenham said $500,000-$750,000 could usually secure a three-bedroom house in the area Local homeowners are active on social media petitioning for infrastructure including a cinema and department stores in their suburb which would make it even more family friendly he has observed pregnant vendors hoping to sell before their baby arrives while expecting buyers want to be settled in their future school zone “Even if it’s $5000 above what they want to pay some buyers will spend that if it means they are in a home by their timeline,” he said With a $750,000-$820,000 price tag, 87A Potton Ave, Rosebud, is in the Victorian region that recorded the highest number of deaths among residents in 2023 Ray White Wollert director Mike Assaad is no stranger to soon-to-be and new parents experiencing heightened emotions at auctions While he still sees buyers starting a family go above their desired price range nowadays this happens less due to the rising cost of living and higher interest rates Belle Property Dromana principal Grant McConnell said plenty of retirees headed to Rosebud and surrounds for the coastal lifestyle an hour from Victoria’s capital Buyers who have sold their former family home in suburban Melbourne were often able to offer Peninsula sellers a cash settlement “The majority of our sales are unconditional sales,” Mr McConnell said He added that some homeowners preferred to deal with buyers who could pay immediately even for a price $5000 to $10,000 below their asking range rather than those who made offers subject to finance This three-bedroom house at 4-5 Orli Court, Wheelers Hill, is for sale with a $1.5m-$1.6m asking range The Melbourne suburb recorded 265 deaths in 2023 have just moved into their new home in Pakenham For husband and wife Norman Vellien and Melodie Naidoo buying their first home in Pakenham was a major life milestone came to Australia as international students less than a decade ago “To have a house in eight years is a massive achievement Priced at $660,000-$710,000, 50 Cumberland Drive, Pakenham, is currently for sale Pakenham had the eleventh-highest number of births in Victoria last year Mr Vellien and Ms Naidoo were renting in the Cranbourne North area and spent months saving to buy a home said that he put the money earned from his role as goalkeeper towards their savings And while he and his wife sometimes worry about finances and wondered if they would achieve their goal of buying a house their strong Catholic faith helped them stay hopeful such as when they were told they would have to pay $4000 in conveyancer’s fees but the sum ended up being $2000 there were 286,998 births registered in Australia in 2023 Mr Vellien said Pakenham’s affordable property prices parks and 61km distance to Melbourne’s CBD attracted them to the area it’s close to their work and tertiary studies in the city’s southeast “We wanted a good work-life balance and that means you can’t have a massive mortgage,” Mr Vellien said Mr Vellien and Ms Naidoo faced some competition for the unit they bought and then moved into less than a fortnight ago “We came in pretty strong because we really loved the house,” Mr Vellien said Annual analysis of property sales data from Victoria’s Valuer General shows that an estimated 163,105 homes were sold in the state during 2023 They like that their new home is not a townhouse and that it has a decent-sized backyard and a garage The pair purchased the two-bedroom abode through Mr Staindl who had the listing for what was formerly his grandmother’s home had hoped a first-home buyer family would purchase the residence Pakenham was a Victorian birth hotspot in 2023 This four-bedroom house at 30 Mombassa Drive, Wollert, is on 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Picture by Lachlan BenceA one-goal win over Darley last weekend inflicting the Devils first loss of the season will have given Melton South a massive boost of confidence as it chases a top two position on the Ballarat Football Netball League A-grade ladder Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut the biggest test of all is set to come on Saturday when the Panthers meet up with reigning premiers North Ballarat This match is a clash of third versus fourth but there's every chance that these two sides will fill the top two positions come season's end Melton South has simply been brilliant with the way it has attacked the season and a victory here will certainly frank their premiership credentials We already know what we'll get from North Ballarat but Melton South remains the great unknown The past two rounds have shown they can match it with the best teams but whether they are up to the North Ballarat challenge is the big unknown The BFNL A Grade really does look like a race in five with two of the other challengers to the crown also set to go head-to-head Darley and Lake Wendouree looks set to be a close game both of these sides have come up against the Panthers the Lakers winning by two goals and the Devils going down by one Ballarat Swans go into the clash with Sunbury in good form Picture by Lachlan BenceIt's another match that surely won't be decided until deep into the last quarter The finals-bound club that looks to have the best run this round is Sunbury who will face a Ballarat side which is on the up The Swans picked up a thrilling victory over Sebastopol in the last round but would need to improve a lot to be able to challenge the Lions here Sunbury looks the goods this season with its ability to score quickly one of the key facets of why it is up near the top of the ladder Redan is one of a number of clubs fighting for what looks likely to be sixth spot on the ladder it should have the talent to get the job done against a plucky Melton side who is capable of surprising on its days Another side battling for that sixth position is East Point The Kangaroos have been up-and-down all season but can't afford to drop one like this game against Bacchus Marsh The match looms as a crucial contest for East Point as it chases valuable percentage in the battle for the sixth spot on the ladder A teenage boy has died after being stabbed at Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Melton West on Tuesday morning Emergency services responding to the incident found the boy in a critical condition and attempted to revive him by performing CPR he died in the outdoor food court area just before midday Police believe there may have been an altercation between the victim and another male however the exact circumstances are yet to be determined Police said detectives are investigating a fatal stabbing at a High Street shopping centre and are yet to make an arrest Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au 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) Melton suffered its first loss of the Ballarat Football League season to East Point on Saturday The Bloods were at home to the Kangaroos in what was a game with swing of momentums The Kangaroos led by nine points at quarter time before the Bloods led by 11 points at half time It was East Point that led at the final break after four goals to two in the third quarter There was nothing in it in the last quarter with the teams kicking four goals each The Kangaroos slight three quarter time margin would prove enough to win Luke Heaney kicked four goals for the Bloods with Lachlan Phillips named their best The Bloods slip to second on the ladder behind the Sunbury Lions Darley was also on the losers list on Saturday with the margin 21 points at the final break The Lions let the shackles go in the final quarter and were able to kick five goals to one to come away with a 10.10 (70)-9.8 (62) win Joel Cadman was the only multiple goal kicker for the Devils with two goals Zane Le Huray and Luther Baker were named their best The Devils sit in third spot with four wins and two losses Bacchus Marsh made it two in a row with a big win against Melton South The Cobras took control of the game early on and were bale to build the lead throughout coming away with a 20.11 (131)-3.4 (22) win Kade Hilton kicked five goals for the Cobras Hilton and Tyson Shea were named their best Jarrod Bibby and Zajac were named their best Communities in Melbourne’s booming west have had a first look at concept designs of the brand-new Melton Station and rail bridges set to be built as part of the project to remove 4 dangerous and congested level crossings In Melton new rail bridges will take trains over Coburns and Exford roads and new road bridges will be built over Ferris Road and Hopkins Road in Truganina – making Melton boom gate free in 2026 modern Melton Station will be built with four platforms to cater for one of the fastest-growing communities in Australia paving the way for future improvements and increased capacity on the line The new transport hub will provide better connections to trains buses and car parking with a new multi-bay bus interchange and the majority of car parking moving to the northern side of the rail line The new Melton Station will be accessible from both sides of the rail line with an expansive pedestrian walkway pick-up and drop-off zones and each platform accessible via 2 lifts and stairs The elevated station will include a new air-conditioned waiting room and staffed ticket office along with lighting and security cameras throughout the surrounding area The expanded station precinct will include a spacious more connections for pedestrians and cyclists and secure bike storage The Melton level crossing removal works will also pave the way for the introduction of larger 9-car VLocity trains as part of the $650 million Melton Line Upgrade To support the introduction of 9 car trains a new train stabling facility is being investigated at Cobblebank where trains would be stored when they are not operating have shaped the early concept designs for the new Melton Station precinct and the level crossing removals Locals have the opportunity to help refine designs for the new Melton Station and level crossing removals at Coburns and Exford roads. Concept designs, online surveys and more information about online and in person events is available at the Engage Victoria website Designs for the level crossing removals at Ferris Road in Melton and Hopkins Road in Truganina will be released in the coming months Major construction is on track to start this year with the new station open and all 4 boom gates gone for good in 2026 – 2 years ahead of schedule Removing these 4 dangerous and congested level crossings will make moving around the area easier for the more than 73,000 vehicles which use the roads every day where the boom gates can be down for almost half an hour during the morning peak We’re removing 110 dangerous and congested level crossings from around Melbourne by 2030 The data has been crunched and the results are in - revealed are the top three property investment prospects in Melbourne the three suburbs investors should be watching that are benefiting from rail network expansion Melbourne’s property market has underperformed compared to other Australian cities Continued high levels of international immigration, however, are fuelling speculation that increased population pressures could put upward pressure on prices in the Victorian capital API Magazine columnist and property data specialist Kent Lardner said analysis of a range of factors vital to a successful real estate investment had revealed the top three suburbs for property investors to target he has also singled out the worst three investment suburb prospects And with Melbourne’s rail network expanding many investors are speculating on what that might mean for the property market along those routes The top three suburbs on the train line for investor potential are also revealed these are the top three suburbs in Melbourne for property investors These suburbs exhibit a combination of strong rental yields making them attractive options for investors Altona Meadows Altona Meadows boasts a median listing price of $719,250 with an average rental yield of 3.25 per cent The suburb’s rental market shows a relatively low vacancy rate of 0.71 per cent with rental affordability at 29.24 per cent reflecting a balanced market for potential home buyers and investors Chirnside Park Chirnside Park offers a median house price of $890,000 the suburb presents a solid investment opportunity The suburb benefits from a zero percent vacancy rate Rental affordability is favourable at 27.8 per cent while buying affordability stands at 8.35 years indicating a relatively balanced market for both renters and buyers Wandin North It offers the highest rental yield among the three suburbs at 3.66 per cent which is a decrease from 3.60 months a year ago indicating an improving market for sellers The suburb’s vacancy rate is 1.60 per cent making it an appealing choice for investors seeking a strong rental return and moderate entry costs these suburbs provide a compelling mix of investment potential positioning them as the top choices for property investors in Melbourne The advent of new rail stations in Melbourne has markedly enhanced the appeal of several suburbs with three suburbs emerging as the prime investment locations These suburbs are not only benefitting from improved connectivity but also demonstrating strong market fundamentals the development of new rail stations is positively impacting these suburbs driving demand and enhancing their attractiveness for property investors Burwood stands out with a median listing price of $1,596,000 This suburb offers a moderate rental yield of 2.25 per cent a slight increase from 2.53 months a year ago The suburb’s rental vacancy rate is 1.3 per cent making it a strategic choice for long-term investors capitalising on the suburb’s growth potential due to its proximity to the new rail station Burwood East Burwood East is another suburb experiencing significant uplift The suburb presents a rental yield of 2.40 per cent with a median lease price of $600 per week Inventory levels are currently at 1.06 months and buying affordability stands at 15.54 years positioning Burwood East as a compelling option for investors looking to leverage the benefits of new rail infrastructure Cheltenham features a median house price of $1,263,600 and offers a higher rental yield of 2.94 per cent a slight increase from 1.30 months a year ago Cheltenham demonstrates strong rental demand The suburb’s rental affordability is 36.0 per cent making it an attractive proposition for investors aiming to benefit from the suburb’s enhanced accessibility due to the new rail station The latest data highlights the three suburbs presenting the least favourable prospects for property investors in Melbourne They are driven by high inventory levels and concerning market pressures These factors contribute to lower attractiveness particularly from a rental affordability perspective Melton South Melton South presents a median listing price of $569,872 This high inventory puts downward pressure on prices and rental rates and the rental affordability is relatively high at 33.09 per cent The suburb’s vacancy rate stands at 2.81 per cent suggesting difficulties in attracting tenants which can further exacerbate rental market pressures St Albans The suburb’s inventory level is currently 5.57 months with rental affordability at 35.7 per cent making it less attractive for renters due to the higher cost burden The vacancy rate in St Albans is 1.17 per cent the increasing inventory levels signal potential challenges for property owners in maintaining occupancy and rental income Sunshine North Sunshine North features a median house price of $777,920 and a rental yield of 3.37 per cent The suburb struggles with an inventory level of 6.00 months with rental affordability at 33.6 per cent indicating a significant financial burden on renters but the high inventory levels could lead to longer vacancy periods and increased competition among landlords these suburbs face considerable market pressures due to high inventory levels and rental affordability challenges These factors contribute to a less favourable investment environment highlighting the need for careful consideration and strategic planning by potential investors When it comes to investing in houses priced under $1 million across six Australian capital cities and the data that crunched multiple variables in thousands of suburbs have unearthed the top three prospective investor hotspots in each city Chirnside Park and Wandin North exhibit a combination of strong rental yields Kent’s focus on property data and analytics started in 1999 working in lenders mortgage insurance While heading up the valuation services team he studied statistics and trained with industry experts … Get the latest property investment newsdelivered free to your inbox each week You might notice a splash of vibrancy if you walk or drive past the corner of Station Road and Brooklyn Road in Melton South thanks to a mural freshly painted by Candela Alconada Melbourne based artist who has been painting professionally for the last six years which she said she designed to represent the “diversity of the society” of Melton while bringing “happy vibes” to what used to be a grey wall but when I have the chance to do it in public where it changes the space it gives what I’m doing more of a purpose,” she said “I believe that there’s a change through art seeing people look at the walls and kids making up stories about what it’s about… an old man told me he wants to bring his grandkids to see it The mural is the third instalment of a wider project with Melton council called The Stories That Connect Us that began in 2021 Ms Alconada said her first two pieces for the project were garden bed painting workshops “I’m really grateful for the opportunity from the council and throughout the whole project I’ve been getting a lot of nice feedback I’ve felt really supported by the whole community,” she said A time-warp hit Melton South Primary School on Friday with pupils parading through the school to launch the celebration of its 100th anniversary To commemorate the milestone pupils held a picnic and paraded in costumes from any decade between 1923 and today The launch picnic is the first of a range of activities the school is undertaking throughout their 100th year The school has built a centenary garden with brick pavers members of the public can sponsor to personalise and has redesigned a classroom to appear as if it is from the year 1923 Centenary committee member Emma Shadwick said the room “sets the scene” to show pupils how much teaching and learning have changed over the years Tours of the redesigned room are being offered in conjunction with the Melton Heritage Festival the school also intends to host an open gala event with details to be confirmed Ms Shadwick said it has been an honour to help organise the school’s celebrations “It has been a dream of mine to work at this school and to be able to participate in celebrating something so momentous is fantastic,” she said “Especially because this school means so much to our community.” Details: meltonsthps.vic.edu.au/ who had one player rack up 41 disposals and another kick eight goals Jacob Thornton-Gielen was gallant for the Panthers intercept possessions (13) and one per centers (nine) The young Panther also racked up 33 disposals (4th in the league) at 78 per cent efficiency to finish with 170 ranking points - a statistic based on all of a player's actions which can now be exclusively revealed by The Courier Thornton-Gielen finished nine ranking points clear of second-best Brett Bewley WATCH THORNTON-GIELEN'S PERFORMANCE BELOW: The former Fremantle Docker enjoyed 41 touches against the Panthers Redan force Lachie George rounded out the minor placings George kicked five goals and collected 26 disposals Picture: Adam TraffordLions teammate Cooper Craig-Peters finished three points behind George after a bullish first outing for 2022 after returning from Footscray VFL duty Melton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossMelton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossMelton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossMelton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossMelton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossMelton South half-back deemed BFNL's best despite big lossIf you are seeing this message you are a loyal digital subscriber to The Courier as we made this story available only to subscribers Thank you very much for your support and allowing us to continue telling Ballarat's story We appreciate your support of journalism in our great city Steadfield Melton South has homes priced at half Melbourne’s median A Melbourne development is selling houses for less than half the city’s $750,000 median house price Steadfield Melton South has homes available for as little as $370,000 which is also $50,000 below the affordable western suburb’s own median house price according to latest realestate.com.au figures With 48 houses on blocks ranging from about 150sq m to 300sq m the Sphere Group project’s prices top out at $469,500 Firm director Tony Bevacqua said they had been popular with young families and couples with 19 now sold as first-home buyers scored up to $35,000 in government assistance “The whole development is targeted at first-home buyers and first-home investors and given the current situation with COVID-19 and owner-occupier incentives most are first-home buyers,” Mr Bevacqua said they had also received strong interest from downsizers in the region The development will feature modern home designs at affordable prices Low-maintenance garden and living spaces have appealed to first-home buyers To be built as an in-fill project on surplus land previously owned by a neighbouring retirement community the new homes are walking distance from shops The houses are also bringing a modern aesthetic to the suburb Floating timber floors and good natural light will add to the homes’ charms Caesarstone benchtops feature in the homes’ kitchens A mix of render and lightweight cement frontages will replace the typical brick facade the double-storey floorplans range between 150-185sq m and include three bedrooms an open-plan living area and a single garage as standard Larger residences have a second living area upstairs and a double garage landscaping and European appliances are all included construction to start shortly after and residents to move in from about April Bathrooms have been designed with a light and bright aesthetic Three-bedroom houses cost between $370,000 and $469,500 Melton South has received a shock boost with a third VFL player moving to the club full time for this year’s Ballarat Football League season Having already secured Port Melbourne duo Ryan Pendlebury and Shannen Lange the Panthers have signed forward Dylan Conway who has also been playing for Port Melbourne has had Melton South as his home club the last two years In that time he has played eight senior games for the Panthers Panthers coach Heath Pritchard said Conway was originally going to continue his VFL career He said they were thrilled to have him full time at the club “He is a proven player in this league,” he said “I got a call from him saying things had changed He’s just had a baby and runs his own business and struggling to get to training three times a week “He’s good friends with Shannen and Ryan and wanted to play with them again.” who was a runner at Port Melbourne before taking on the Panthers coaching role said that Conway’s stat of 37 goals in his time for the Panthers doesn’t show his true impact in his time at the club He said one of their areas of concern last season had been in the forward line and they hoped that Conway would help with that will play some games after spending last year in the NAB League Michael Callus has returned to the club and also expected to be part of a new look forward line who has been training with the side throughout the pre-season who finished equal fourth in the VFL best and fairest the Liston Medal retired from VFL after deciding his opportunity to play at a higher level was over he had been aligned with the Panthers already Pritchard said he would play in the midfield at the Panthers Pendlebury will play a key role in defence alongside Daniel Leggett and Sam Hurst Daniel Walker has also joined the Panthers from cross town rival Melton and is expected to add a bit Pritchard said the club’s decision 12 months ago to become a home club for several VFL players had already paid off There’s still another three players on VFL lists who are aligned to the Panthers having only lost Paul Bower and Lachie Watkins but we think we have more than covered him,” he said “Lachie didn’t play a lot of footy for us last year Pritchard said they were hoping to be more competitive this year He said they wanted to start bringing more enjoyment to the club and the fans The Panthers finished bottom for a second straight season “We realise that we are coming from a long way back,” he said “We’re not going to be making big statements “We want to be competitive and then you can start winning games of football but it doesn’t matter until you start playing footy.” Work has officially commenced on St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School St Lawrence of Brindisi will be the second school in the parish of St Anthony of Padua, Melton South, joining St Anthony’s School as an increased offering for Catholic families in the area Dignitaries from the local community and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) gathered together for the ceremonial turning of the soil For the school’s foundation principal Bill Hill the creation of a brand new school is the culmination of a professional dream I have long aspired for the opportunity to work with a community to develop a school culture from the beginning: a culture where each person is valued and where children are empowered to be creative The school is one of two new Catholic primary schools currently under construction in Melbourne. St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Kulin Nation © Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd Privacy Policy  |  Disclaimer  |  School Search Melton South is starting to come together in the Ballarat Netball League The Panthers have three wins from their first four matches with a new line up and a number of exciting players out on the court For coach Anna Edmonds she said they were learning as they go along “It has been amazing three wins and one loss against Sunbury which is a strong side and on top of the table,” she said “Melton was a good hit out in the first round They are a rival club and it was good to see everyone out there on court There were things to work on and for some of the girls it was the first time playing against a Ballarat team and seeing the different style of play We’re a newly formed team and we’re working out our strengths and weaknesses.” “Against East Point we had to fight and players were able to shine.” Edmonds said she was excited about the squad that she had managed to put together Alyssa Dreaneen is a real pocket rocket in the mid court with Edmonds saying that she just takes a hit and gets back up Narena Baker has come back from injury and has started well as Kiara Boyd has been an awesome defender Tahnysha Salanoa has returned to the club from a few years away “It’s awesome to have her back,” Edmonds said “To have her back and have her experience in netball and leadership in attack “We’re still working out things like connections and the types of passes that she likes Edmonds said McCormack was benefiting from playing in the Victorian Netball League championship division with the Western Warriors alongside Kim Borger and Julia Woolley Edmonds said they will likely use the rolling sub a bit more as they look to form those combinations the Panthers and Edmonds are keen to build on throughout the season especially some wins against a couple of Ballarat sides,” she said “We’ve got the team to make finals and we want to push for finals and see how it goes We don’t know what is going to happen with other clubs and anything can happen “We want to be there come August and September.” Edmonds said they had a really strong squad across all their grades Edmonds said it was nice to have a week off before facing Bacchus Marsh this week Bacchus Marsh suffered a 61-21 loss to Sebastopol This is probably not the page you’re looking for Heath Pritchard will coach Melton South for the rest of the Ballarat Football League season The winless Panthers sacked co-coach Ash Manning earlier this week with fellow co-coach Brendan Fevola stepping down into an assistant coaching role Acting Panthers president Matthew Collins said it had been a hard decision to part ways with Manning “We thought we were heading in different directions We didn’t see eye to eye on a number of things Manning told the Ballarat Courier he felt harshly done by He was in his first year as senior coach at the club having previously played in the club’s only premiership I’ve been working my absolute backside off,” he told The Courier but in my opinion I’ve worked my backside off to try and make the club better “I think the club had to go backwards in some respects before it could go forward we had to get a lot of things right that the club had wrong.” Collins said timing constraints were behind the decision by Fevola to step down to an assistant role The gun full forward has played just one game this year due to an achilles injury Collins said he would miss the next few weeks as he continued to struggle with that injury he didn’t have The Footy Show commitments,” he said “It was taking up a lot of time along with his radio show and it makes it hard for him to get to the ground.” The club didn’t waste anytime in appointing a new coach with Heath Pritchard named coach for the rest of the season Pritchard took training on Tuesday night and Collins said they were impressed with first impressions “We are hopeful that we can turn things around We’re not going into it expecting things to turn around in one week “We are confident that Heath can do the job.” Pritchard said he knows he has a challenge ahead of him for the rest of the season as he tries to help the side rise up the ladder The new coach played his junior football at the Panthers and was on the committee for a number of years “It’s disappointing for Ash to leave in the manner he has,” Pritchard said “I’ll try and push the club together and build on what Ash has been doing with the club and hopefully we’ll get a few wins “To be fair to Ash he could have had a few wins on the board Pritchard brings vast football experience into the role He’s been a runner at VFL side Port Melbourne for the last six years is president and coaches one of the junior sides at Eynesbury Eagles Football Club and is also on the AFL Goldfields commission He said he would take a recess from the commission but would continue in his roles at the Eagles Pritchard said he would bring a lot of what he learnt at Port Melbourne into the role “I’ve been lucky to have worked with Gary Ayres for six years,” he said “He encouraged me to take on this coaching role “To have someone like him prepared to help me in any away he can is helpful.” Former Panthers coach Matthew Sutton will be an assistant coach for the rest of the season Melton South’s players are hitting the track hard in their bid to climb up the Ballarat Football League ladder After a season that included one win and finishing last the Panthers know there is a lot of work ahead of them Coach Heath Pritchard is in his first pre-season at the club having taken over as coach midway through last season He says the pre-season is going well and numbers on the track are pleasing with the training intensity coming as something of a shock to the players “We’ve had the likes of 40 to 50 on the track,” Pritchard said The feedback is that it’s harder than in the past we were up to our eyeballs at three-quarter time before falling away Clubs will have to work hard for four quarters to beat Melton South.” Pritchard said the Panthers would be selective on the recruitment front only adding players who filled certain needs The first of those recruits is former Carlton big man Paul Bower joins the Panthers having played a key role for Deer Park in helping it win a sixth straight Western Region Football League division 1 premiership Pritchard said the club was thrilled to get Bower who would add some extra height into the squad – something it missed last season “We were determined to bring some height into the side and he’s in a good age bracket He’s pretty fit and can run through the midfield as well Bower is the only definite signing for the Panthers Having commuted from Queensland to play this year he’s chosen to stay and play in Queensland next year and another former AFL player in Farren Ray have also moved on Connor Charge and Dylan Clarke have moved to Melton Centrals Marc Dransman will coach the Melton South reserves Travis Chapman will again assist Pritchard while Dale Houghton will be a playing assistant coach MELTON SOUTH residents now have a new way of getting around their locality after bus operator Transit Systems launched its Bridj-powered on-demand Flexiride Melton South app and service there booked a trip with the Flexiride Melton South app – from Melton Station to Melton Bus Interchange experiencing the convenience of leaving the car behind and getting from A to B and beyond Bridj-sourced Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) Technology underlies the Flexiride Melton South app Situated approximately 37km north-west of the Melbourne CBD according to 2016 Census data Melton South had a population of 11,517 Kelsian Group – which owns Transit Systems – CEO Clint Feuerherdt says the technology encourages customers to leave their car at home providing an integrated and personal service to get to a train station “We are pleased to deliver on-demand services to Melton South customers who can enjoy the benefits of booking public transport to suit their personal schedule “We recognise that a barrier to catching public transport is getting from home to the station or interchange “We are all increasingly accustomed to using services on-demand with in-home movie streaming and food delivery – so we take that demand-responsive concept and apply it to public transport to complete the journey,” he said Below (L-R): Cr Goran Kesic – Mayor; Cr Bob Turner; Minister for Public Transport Ben Carroll; and Steve McGhie MP Transit Systems uses leading technology to provide efficient and reliable services ensuring that customers can book and travel conveniently the Bridj technology captures customer travel preferences including where and when they want to travel,” Feuerherdt explained it matches customers moving in the same direction and adapts the bus routes in real-time The outcome is more direct and tailored journeys relative to those that could be delivered using traditional fixed route services especially over such a large and growing area like Melton South,” he said The Flexiride Melton South app provides users with real-time information so customers know exactly when their service is arriving with customers able to pay using a Victoria-use myki card accessing the convenience of an on-demand service at the cost of a standard public transport fare Bridj Technology CEO John Langford-Ely says he was proud to be supplying the technology that powers the Flexiride Melton South service we want to build software that helps take cars off the road By making bus services more appealing to more people we envision a more sustainable and decongested future where dynamic shuttle and bus transport is everyone’s first choice,” Langford-Ely said we have developed and deployed innovative solutions alongside the Transit Systems team across Australia and Singapore I am excited to now be supporting their expansion in Melton South which we believe will provide local residents with an excellent level of service.” Minister Carroll says the new on-demand bus service would connect locals directly to railway stations “The introduction of the Flexiride Melton South will provide better more flexible bus services with direct access to key destinations in Melton South,” the Minister stated “There are four new buses ready to connect customers to key destination hubs such as Cobblebank Station Melton Bus Interchange and schools in Melton South “The app will prioritise connections with trains at both Cobblebank and Melton Stations to ensure customers have smooth easy access to ongoing public transport options,” he said A number of hubs within the education precinct will also mean students can safely travel to their destination and cater their travel to class timetables, Transit Systems confirms. The extension of Flexiride follows trials in Rowville, and through Lilydale, Mooroolbark, and Croydon, it adds. Flexiride is an initiative of the Victorian Bus Plan, improving the State’s bus network to better meet demand, improve accessibility and performance, and deliver value for money, the operator explains. Feuerherdt adds that they were proud to be working with the Victorian Department of Transport to deliver a more optimised network for Melton South customers. “We commend Minister Carroll on the initiative and look forward to seeing the local community enjoy the benefits of more convenient and connected public transport,” he said. Services will operate from 6.00am to 9:30pm on weekdays, 7.00am to 9:30pm on Saturdays and 8.00am to 9:30pm on Sundays and public holidays, Transit Systems states. Flexiride services do not have a fixed route; customers will be able to book a seat via the Flexiride Melton South app or phone, be directed to their closest bus stop – either a physical or ‘virtual stop’ – and be picked up and transported to dedicated hubs, it explains. Bookings can be made up to seven days in advance and can be cancelled up to five minutes before the scheduled pick-up time, it confirms. Transit Systems is part of Kelsian Group Limited, Australia’s largest integrated land and marine, tourism and public transport service provider with established international operations in London and Singapore, it explains. With around 9000 employees, it is one of Australia’s most experienced and diverse multi-modal transport businesses operating around 4000 buses, 120 ferries and 24 light-rail vehicles, carrying in excess of 207 million customers with where they need to be and want to go. 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For more than 35 years, ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches, while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  Picture by Kate Healy Melton South has picked up its second win from three starts with a strong victory over Redan in A Grade netball Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Panthers were led brilliantly in the midcourt by wing defence Addison West while fellow midcourters Alyssa Dreaneen and Jade Fisher provided plenty of drive Under the net they were helped by an outstanding shooting performance from Akira McCormack who shots 40 goals from 48 attempts as the Panthers ran away to a 51-32 win North Ballarat got on the board for the first time this season with a solid victory over Melton who has shown plenty of good form in the first couple of rounds pushing Sebastopol all the way in the previous round had no answer to the North Ballarat shooting of last season's grand final best on court Maddy Selmon who shot 47 goals at 88 per cent accuracy Selman was backed up by Ebony Porter in goal attack with Porter herself going at 66 per cent accuracy Darley has set itself again as one of the teams to beat Last week's one-goal win over North Ballarat was backed up by a comprehensive performance against Bacchus Marsh The Devils never let up in a blistering four-quarter performance winning 86-9 as they linked up all over the court But it was the midcourt turnovers that really made the different with Darley conceding just 29 shots at goal for the entire match with Bacchus Marsh unable to find any rhythm with all three shooters going at less than 50 per cent The final match played on Saturday evening saw a 23-23 draw between East Point and Sebastopol Both teams struggled to score in a match of stifling defence It is the third close game Sebastopol has played this season after a two-goal win last week and a two-goal loss in the first round Construction is under way on the newest school helping cater for Melton South’s booming population growth St Lawrence of Brindisi – a new Catholic primary school opening in the Weir Views estate at the start of next year – will be led by Bill Hill a principal with an extensive track record across schools in Australia and the United Kingdom Mr Hill identified building strong community partnerships as one of his most important jobs reflecting his belief that active involvement of the community has a great impact on the culture and educational outcomes of a school “St Lawrence will be a place of welcome and nurture; a school where every face has a place and is valued,” he said “Wellbeing will be a critical component in life of the school when they are listened to and respected as unique individuals shaped as God intended they are far more likely to enjoy school and experience success.” The opportunity to develop a school culture from ground up was a key attraction for Mr Hill taking on the role He said he will be looking for engaging and passionate teachers who will build nurturing relationships with children and their families Mr Hill recently visited the site where construction has begun on the school’s $6 million first stage featuring nine learning areas including a multi-purpose space for specialist visual arts or STEM learning and before and after school care Works are due for completion by mid-December will be part of the Parish of St Anthony of Padua and will work closely with sister school St Anthony’s Primary School Details: slmeltonsth.catholic.edu.au Matthew Collins may have become the first player to play 400 games for the Melton South Football Club on Saturday but he was more excited to see the new-look senior side who is already the club’s games record holder stepped out for the Panthers in their reserves win against Melton and then watched on as the Panthers seniors “I don’t know how I feel about playing 400 games,” Collins “I’m more excited for the upcoming season for the club “There was a lot of excitement when the club won the 1994 senior premiership It was exciting around the finals as we knew something special could happen but I’ve never seen a build-up to a season like this before.” The first of Collins’ 400 games came in 1994 but he wasn’t able to break into the premiership side He said most of his games had come in the reserves He also led the league reserves goalkicking and won several club reserves best and fairest awards His involvement at the Panthers started well before 1994 “It feels like I’ve been here forever,” he said I’m not sure how many games I’ve played overall Collins said this year will be his last season pulling on the jumper – but he also said that when he broke the club’s games record of 370 “We were battling for numbers a bit the last couple of years so I kept playing,” Collins said “I never really thought about playing 400 games and I wasn’t going to play on this year.” Collins finished last season with 399 games under his belt “Everyone said you can’t give it away just one game from 400 I decided if I was going to play one game I needed to do a pre season as I would have struggled to get a kick “[But] I wasn’t going to do a pre season for just one match.” He has one main wish for the reserves this season “I would like to finish up at the club on a winning note The last four seasons we haven’t had a good win-loss record “I’d like to win some more games this year.” Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after the allegedly stolen car he was driving smashed into a tree during a police pursuit in Melton South Police were at the scene on Exford Road investigating the crash on Monday afternoon It is believed police tried to stop the black BMW about 11.45am on Monday "Police activated their lights and sirens and initiated a pursuit before the car crashed into a tree," police said in a statement An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the male driver had been airlifted to The Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition Earlier this month, the state's senior traffic officer flagged "substantial changes" to Victoria Police's pursuit policy. But road policing Assistant Commissioner Doug Fryer said the changes would remain secret. The scene of the crash in Melton SouthCredit: Seven News "Now it is time to put the genie back in the bottle, to put the cloak of mystery over when we will and won't engage so crooks don't know what they will and won't get away with," Mr Fryer said. "We don't broadcast how we conduct investigations into counter-terrorism, organised and serious crimes ... nor should we further educate the criminal element of what we can and what we won't do in police pursuits." The driver of the car is being airlifted to hospital.Credit: Courtesy Nine News Melbourne But in an internal video obtained by radio station 3AW, Mr Fryer told police they could pursue for minor traffic and property offences if they could cause a serious risk to the public. This included, he said in the video, armed offenders and criminals fleeing from aggravated burglaries and those who drive at police and ram police cars. A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after the allegedly stolen car he was driving smashed into a tree during a police pursuit in Melton South. Police were at the scene on Exford Road investigating the crash on Monday afternoon. It is believed police tried to stop the black BMW about 11.45am on Monday, but the driver sped off. \\\"Police activated their lights and sirens and initiated a pursuit before the car crashed into a tree,\\\" police said in a statement. An Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said the male driver had been airlifted to The Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition. Earlier this month, the state's senior traffic officer . \\\"Now it is time to put the genie back in the bottle, to put the cloak of mystery over when we will and won't engage so crooks don't know what they will and won't get away with,\\\" Mr Fryer said. \\\"We don't broadcast how we conduct investigations into counter-terrorism, organised and serious crimes ... nor should we further educate the criminal element of what we can and what we won't do in police pursuits.\\\" Former Essendon defender Tayte Pears is the latest player to join the new-look Melton South Football outfit. Pears is the fourth former AFL player to join the Panthers during the off season, with co-coach Brendan Fevola the biggest name to join the Ballarat Football League side. Co-coach Sean Triplett said there was excitement about what Pears could do at the club. He said Pears fielded a number of offers from other clubs before deciding on the Panthers. Pears played 70 games for Essendon. He was one of 34 past and present Bombers players suspended last season by the World Anti-Doping Agency. With the suspension finished, Pears decided not to return to the Bombers and instead focus on a career as a firefighter. He’s hoping to be placed at a station this year. “I’ve had a relationship with Tayte for a while, as has Brendan,” Triplett said. “His best mate is Nick Kommer [who has also joined the Panthers]. He just wants to get back to enjoying football. “He was stiff the last few years, with injuries, not to play more games. He just wants to get back to a relaxed environment after eight years in the AFL system.” Triplett said Pears’ AFL experience would be a big help for the young playing group. He said that despite Pears playing most of his AFL career as a defender, they saw his best spot at the other end of the ground. “We’ll probably look for him to play forward or in the midfield,” he said. “I’ve seen him play forward when I was a scout for Greater Western Sydney. He’s a personal trainer so he’s fit enough to play in the middle.” The signing follows the news that Mitch Banner has committed to the club full time. He originally planned to play VFL football with Williamstown, but work commitments have prevented that. Triplett said Banner, who played all his junior football at Melton South before being drafted, was excited about returning to the club. The Panthers, who didn’t win a game last season, are hoping the new faces will transform them. Pears, Kommer, Banner and Fevola will be joined by Mark Lynch, brothers Adam and Mozzie Houli and former Panther Ben Peters. The Panthers have gone to appeal to try and bring back Matt Notman, who is under contract at Melton. The Panthers will start their season on April 8 against Melton. Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe Panthers have appointed Jayden Welch as forward coach as well as playing in attack for the Ballarat Football Netball League club Welch is straight out of being senior coach at Broadford in the Outer East metropolitan competition for the past two seasons He captained Broadford and was also an assistant coach before moving into the head coaching position His other football experience includes an Outer East premiership with Yarra Junction and time with Werribee in the VFL and Mernda in the Northern league Melton South coach Travis Hodgson said as a strong bodied forward Welsh offered experience an ability to read the play and hit the scoreboard Welch's experience will complement the youth of Ryder Rousch who has arrived at the Panthers as a tall forward from Sunbury fresh from winning the BFNL under-19 best and fairest award Welch keeps the off-season momentum going for Melton South after getting BFNL premiership coach Hodgson on board in an effort to climb off the bottom of the ladder The Panthers have also signed former Western Bulldogs and Sydney Swans player Patrick Veszpremi David Brehaut is a contributor. He is a former sports editor with The Courier and has been covering country football for almost five decades. Excitement is buzzing at Melton South after the Ballarat Football League club announced they had signed former AFL star Brendan Fevola as playing coach for next season. The signing of Fevola, who played in a Western Region Football League premiership with Deer Park this season, is a major boost for the side which didn’t win a senior match this year. Fevola, had been linked with the club the last two years, but only now has the timing been right. The 35-year-old said the chance to coach a developing young side and help them build from the bottom up was the reason he took on the role. Fevola will share the coaching duties with Sean Triplett. “Sean is good mates with [club president] Brendan [Morrissey],” Fevola told Star Weekly. “Last year we thought about coming across, but I wanted to play with one of my best mates who was groomsman for my wedding. “They have won a combined seven games between the seniors and reserves in the last three years. “We spoke with the skipper and the playing group are pretty excited. But they aren’t as excited as us and looking at their website we know they haven’t won anything [in the Ballarat FL]. Fevola said they wanted to come to a club where they could develop a list and build the team from the bottom up. Both Deer Park and Yarrawonga, where Fevola played for four years and coached in 2015, were already successful clubs before he joined them. “We wouldn’t have done this if they weren’t near the bottom,” he said. “I don’t think there are many players over the age of 24. I love coaching and hopefully we can develop the young players. “It’s something that I really wanted to do, develop a side from the bottom up.” Since the announcement on Wednesday night, Fevola said they had been inundated with players wanting to join the club. He said they would look at adding five or six experienced players to the squad. He said another key forward and some in and under midfielders were at the top of the list. “We’ll bring in some top end recruits and we’ve already signed some,” he said. “Last season we didn’t have the line up that could finish off games. We have identified a lack of experience and experienced guys will come in help with the right habits. “Kids learn stuff off players who are of a more mature age and have been through the system before. “We need some grunt players in the middle. I think we’ve already got some good outside mids. “And we need another forward to help me out, I’m old and fat.” Fevola and Triplett said they would also help out with the junior side of things and try and make sure the club came together as a whole. “I’m still a kid myself and we’re on the same wave length,” Fevola said.” Panthers’ president Brendan Morrissey said the reaction to the signing of Fevola had been massive and a much needed boost for the club. He said Fevola and Triplett were aware of how big a job they had ahead of them. “We just thought we need a playing coach,” he said. “We’ve got a young group with local home grown talent. We thought we needed someone to be a leader for the 19-20-years-olds. “Brendan’s interested in helping the kids and building the club and to teach the kids and hopefully bring success to the town. “We targeted Brendan and went after him… We nearly had him last time.” Fevola is the second ex-AFL player to be appointed to a head coaching role in the BFL for next season. His former Carlton teammate Heath Scotland has been appointed Darley’s coach. Picture by Dylan Burns.A familiar face has locked himself in for a full-time return to Melton South in the Ballarat Football Netball League Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueMatthew Notman has decided to commit to the Panthers after a disjointed 2023 New coach Travis Hodgson knows the enormity of the task he faces lifting Melton South off the bottom of the ladder and into a winning frame of mind but is pleased with what he already achieved in the formative stages of his tenure He has re-emphasised the need to build and the players that the Panthers have attracted such as Notman will lay the foundation of his building blocks The experienced Notman left Melton South last season to join former teammate Mitch Banner at Hepburn in the CHFL work and associated travel commitments restricted him to just two games with the Burras at the start of the season The former BFNL representative ended up having a couple of runs with Melton South late in the year - sowing the seed for his permanent return next season Notman has had a long association with Melton South getting a taste of senior football with the Panthers while with the Western Jets in the TAC Cup under-18 competition more than a decade ago He moved to crosstown arch-rival Melton in 2012 before returning to Melton South in 2017 Notman is another who will provide experience and add depth Melton South was winless this year after having three wins in 2022 who coached Bacchus Marsh to its first BFNL premiership in 2016 has taken on the Panthers after parting ways with Sunbury at the end of last season