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Crashing pine FALLING pine cones and branches from a neighbour’s property have damaged a Pakenham man’s home. Twelve months ago David Wilson approached his neighbour to seek permission to trim overhanging branches at his own expense, but had said the larger more dangerous trees were the responsibility of the neighbour who took no action. Mr Wilson approached council over the dangerous trees, but was told it was a civil matter. He said he was gobsmacked that legal action was the only available option if a resident was concerned about falling debris from neighbour’s property. “Doesn’t council care when people are at risk,” he said. “Where do you go with it, when you’re just a worker - I can’t afford a lawyer.” Pine cones and branches have been regularly falling on Mr Wilson’s home, and he was recently forced to replace tiles on his roof, which had been cracked by falling debris. “If it is falling fast enough to crack a tile, surely it is dangerous to people,” he said. Cardinia Shire Council’s Governance manager Doug Evans said council had no jurisdic-
tion over trees on private property. “If a tree overhangs or falls on to a neighbouring property, we advise that property’s owner speak to their neighbour to try to resolve the problem,” Mr Evans said. “If this is unsuccessful, it may be necessary to seek legal advice.” The issue was bought to a head last Wednesday when a large branch fell on the roof, causing significant damage to Mr Wilson’s home. “One of the trees snapped in half, smashed down the back fence and hit the house,” he said. “It smashed the roof of the back bedroom, snapped the roof truss with the force and there may be a stud in the wall damaged.” Mr Wilson had temporarily moved into another home while he waited for the house to be fixed and said, he didn’t feel safe there. “I don’t want to live in my own home,” he said. “I am not prepared to live there at the moment.” Mr Evans recommended residents concerned about their rights and responsibilities as a neighbour, should consult the free Victoria Law Foundation publication Neighbours, the law and you, available at www. victorialawfoundation. org.au/publications
David Wilson with the tree that crashed through his fence and damaged his home. 108578_15 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Council contractor is broke By NICOLE WILLIAMS A CARDINIA Shire Council contractor has gone out of business, before a number of projects were complete. Woftam Group has previously completed a range of contracts for council but appointed a liquidator on 2 October. Liquidator Edward Muscat said the company had a number of projects ‘on the go’ at the time of the appointment of a liquidator. “There were a number of critical ones completed just prior and currently only one matter outstanding with Cardinia Shire,” he said. “Cardinia Shire will address the matter themselves.” However, Cardinia Shire Council’s Governance manager Doug Evans said council had ‘several’ projects underway with the contractor. “Council has received advice that Woftam Group Pty Ltd is in liquidation, the company has ceased to trade and all staff have been terminated,” Mr Evans said. “As council has several contracts in place with Woftam Group, we are currently determining the most effective way to complete these works.” Mr Muscat confirmed the company would not continue in any form. “We still hope to get an interested party to take over all assets of the company and use those assets in a business going forward, but the business won’t continue,” he said. “Cardinia Shire Council is very competent and will be able to pick up the pieces and see the project through without difficulty. There may be additional cost, but we don’t know what that will be.”
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Bank pitches in to help out BUYING books and uniforms for school children can be an expensive task. For some parents in Cardinia Shire, it is nearly impossible. Jeni Mathieson from the 4Cs was delighted to announce last week that a $6000 grant from the Commonwealth Bank would go towards local families in need. Ms Mathieson is seen accepting the cheque from branch manager Ian Darwent last Friday. She said it was particularly thrilling to be able to tell the parents who they have previously had to turn away that next year they could give a helping hand. 108609
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Hats off to president Don PAKENHAM Racing Club president Don Duffy has been named the best president in Victoria at a recent awards ceremony. It was one of three prestigious awards presented to the Pakenham Racing Club the Community Clubs Association of Victoria (CCAV) awards last week including Club TAB of the Year for the Cardinia Club and the Pakenham Sports Club won Club of the Year. Mr Duffy lives locally and has been intimately involved with the Pakenham Racing Club, Cardinia Club and their operations for over 20 years including overseeing its corporate governance and establishing the club’s gaming facilities. He was also instrumental in facilitating the transition of the Pakenham Sports Club and its operations into the Pakenham Racing Club’s family of business. Pakenham Racing Club CEO Michael Hodge was thrilled to see Don Duffy recognised for his many years of exemplary service to the Pakenham Racing Club.
“This award recognises and reflects the extraordinary contribution Don Duffy has made to the Pakenham Racing Club in his more than 20 years of service,” he said. “Don Duffy has been instrumental in the continued expansion and growth of the club and cementing our exciting future.” Mr Duffy, who was not aware he was being considered for this award, said he was delighted with the honour. “It was an honour just to be nominated and considered for such an award, but to be actually awarded Club President of the Year is such an achievement and truly special,” he said. The judges commented that Don had given more than 20 years of service to the club, more than 10 as chairman. “His stewardship has seen the club weather some tough times but it is now on its strongest footing ever,” the judges noted. “He has won this award in a strong field of presidents, and is a worthy recipient of CCAV’s highest individual award.”
The Pakenham Sports Club was also named club of the year, adding to the accolade from last month as 2013 Best Bistro by Clubs Victoria. Manager Julie Smith had not expected to win among such a strong field but is thrilled to see the club recognised. “I was so surprised when we were announced as the winner,” she said. “After winning the Best Bistro last month I knew we would do well, but we were up against such tough competition, I hadn’t expected to win.” The Cardinia Club was also awarded Club TAB of the Year and the judges commented on the club’s ‘first class’ facilities. “Cardinia Club’s wagering facilities are first-class and it is clear the club has invested heavily in customer comfort and care,” the judges said. “Staff are knowledgeable and able to deal with inquiries promptly. The outdoor and lounge areas make passing the time there a pleasant experience.”
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This is Lucky Tibby By CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS CADMIEL ‘Tibby’ Druscas’ first stroke of luck is that he’s alive. The Noble Park man, 23, is also fortunate not to be in jail after nearly killing himself, his younger brother and sister, and two friends in a horrific drink-and-drug-driving crash on Pound Road, Narre Warren South early on 20 May last year. Last week, Dandenong Magistrate Greg Connellan instead set Druscas a homework assignment: to channel the “pretty horrific experience” into a campaign that will cut through to young drivers. Mr Connellan also stripped away Druscas’s driving licence for four years - double the minimum mandatory sentence - for driving under the influence and negligently causing serious injury to his four passengers. “It goes without saying to people in this situation that they’ll have to go to jail. My own view is that would be, in your case, a pointless exercise. “It would return you to the community with more chance of committing offences.” Mr Connellan told Druscas he could still impose up to 12 years’ jail time if he wasn’t satisfied with Druscas’s efforts by December. A relieved Druscas, who had been resigned to going to jail, was willing to accept the option. He is still paying off about $6000 damage to a resident’s fence and garden, as well as replacing a snapped power pole due to the collision.
Daniel Duscas, Naomi Duscas, Cadmiel ‘Tibby’ Duscas, Nicole Le Fevre and Anthony Pavouris after Tibby was set homework - to come up with and front a road safety campaign - instead of jail for negligently causing serious injury to himself and pictured family and friends. 108606 Picture: CAMERON LUCADOU-WELLS “It’s a high price but the price could have been higher,” he told the News after the hearing. The sounds and smells of the tumbling, spinning crash still haunt the occupants of Druscas’s now-unsalvageable Holden Commodore. After Monday’s hearing, they seemed physically unscathed but had acute memories of their near-death experience - the frightening crunch of torn, pounded metal, blood, dust and leaking fuel. Friend Nicole De Fevre had multiple cuts, including a “chunk of meat” taken out of her foot. She says she’s been plagued by nightmares, waking up screaming in the middle of the night.
“At the accident, we were in shock but the next night it came back to us,” she said. “I was screaming every night - seeing the car and hearing the noise. “At the time I thought we are going to die.” Friend Anthony Pavouris broke a rib and spine, and punctured a lung. He remembers lying in his hospital bed unsure of how extreme his injuries were. He’s now unemployed, unable to perform lifting at his previous warehousing job. He says he doesn’t let anyone drive him in a car anymore. He is haunted by the sight of Druscas’s brother Daniel lying semi-conscious with his face against a still-hot
exhaust pipe. He had a punctured lung and skin grafts for the resultant burns. Druscas’ sister Naomi ‘escaped’ with a broken rib and tooth. Druscus himself had been resuscitated at the scene by a passer-by. He was in a hospital coma for several hours as doctors monitored a swollen pericardial sac near his heart. “I don’t remember the whole night. I woke up (in hospital) to my parents’ faces. They were in tears. “I was in a dark place but later I realised how happy I am to be alive. The engine was barely still in the car. There was just one wheel left. We could have all been paralysed or killed.” He says his mother had got a break of dawn call from Ambulance Victoria
that three of her children were in hospital. She thought Naomi and Daniel were safe in bed that night. “You don’t realise how much you mean to others when this happens,” Druscus said. Druscas knows that as “just stupid kids” before the crash they didn’t take road safety that seriously. It will be hard work getting his message through to peers. Among his early plans is a Facebook group, visiting schools, doing national and community media and a You-Tube clip. When asked what message they’d like to send to their peers, Druscas says: “You’re not invulnerable”. His brother Daniel chimes in: “Welcome to reality”.
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Troubled teens trap By LACHLAN MOORHEAD VIOLENT teenagers who attack members of their family are becoming an increasing problem in the south-east. Speaking at the Changing Trax Community Forum held in Dandenong last Friday, Magistrate Lesley Fleming said family violence had become a disturbing trend among young offenders in the region and the community needed to come up with a solution. And the Dandenong forum has also heard that young criminals often reoffend because they think they are “bulletproof”. “In the family environment, what we’re seeing is teenaged youth committing family violence against parents, aunts and uncles and grandparents,” she said. “There’s concerns about this trend but there is research happening which is positive. “But there is so much we can do.” Ms Fleming re-iterated the desperate need for detailed research into youth offending and applauded the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court for putting initiatives in place to address the problem. “The court has a system of working strongly with students and already we’ve got a lot of schools helping at the Dandenong Magistrates’ Court,” she said. “We’ve got Melbourne University, La Trobe, Deakin and Monash students all at the court and the magistrates are mentoring them and they are doing work for us. “We see this as us giving to them and them giving to us, and that’s the best relationship to have.”
Above: SELLEN CEO Andrew Simmons thanked Magistrate Lesley Fleming for her insightful presentation at the Changing Trax Youth Justice Forum. Right: Senior Constable Christine Atherton from Victoria Police also gave her take on youth offending. 108311 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS The full-day forum, held to help parents and carers of troubled teens, hears from a range of speakers including representatives from Victoria Police, the Department of Human Services and a variety of specialist service providers. In addition to the presentations
there were several breakout sessions in which guests spoke to specialists about a variety of topics pertinent to youth offending, such as mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, housing, education, family cohesion and social inclusion. One carer spoke about her ex-
perience looking after teens who have no fear of court and don’t understand the potential consequences of their actions despite being faced with serious charges. “It’s the whole feeling of being bulletproof,” she said. “They have no idea of the gravity of where they are.” Ms Fleming offered some sage advice in response, noting that a youth’s perceived invulnerability is a key reason for their re-offending. “It sounds like the children you are caring for are in that pre-contemplative stage, they are still yet to contemplate change in their lives,” she said. “That’s a known stage which we get in the adult system and the youth system and it’s a stage that just takes as long as it takes. “Some people don’t develop quickly, some people don’t develop at all and I say that respectfully, there may be reasons for that which can include intellectual disability.” Ms Fleming was the keynote speaker at the forum, run by South East Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN), and offered a detailed insight into the youth justice system. “The community is demanding more severe sentencing and we have a government that reflects that now. “This current government was elected on a law and order policy, so we have to be very mindful of that,” Ms Fleming said. “Therapeutic jurisprudence and law and order are not happy bedfellows. “One is a more blunt approach and the other is looking at therapeutic ways of developing an outcome that suits everybody.”
School’s way for student welfare THOMAS Mitchell Primary School is set to welcome a primary welfare officer (PWO) to its classrooms for the first time next year. The Endeavour Hills school will be one of more than 800 state schools across Victoria that will benefit from an extra 150 PWOs being introduced into the system by the state government. From 2014, more than 800 state schools will have access to a PWO, with 149 introducing a welfare officer for the first time. Principal John Hurley said the school taught students from a variety of different backgrounds who will all benefit from the introduction of a PWO to the staff roster. “We’re thrilled that we qualified for a PWO and believe they will be a welcome addition to the school,” he said. “We try very hard to make the education that we offer individualised, especially for kids that need the extra support.” With the PWO set to start at the school from the beginning of 2014, Mr Hurley said he had been hoping the school would qualify because Thomas Mitchell put an emphasis on giving primary school kids specific support. Minister for Education Martin Dixon said 300 extra Victorian schools have benefitted from the increased investment in student health and wellbeing since 2011 and commended the work of PWOs. “They do a fantastic job at stamping out bullying and bad behaviour, and addressing mental health and welfare issues,” he said. “The expansion of this program is crucial in ensuring every student has quick and easy access to a key support person to ensure any problems or issues are addressed and dealt with at the earliest opportunity.” PWOs undertake a variety of roles and help to improve students’ attendance, engagement and participation at school. They are also involved in student intervention programs, often with the help of communitybased service providers. South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Inga Peulich said the welfare officers play a crucial role in supporting students and their families.
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I FULLY support Narre Warren MP Luke Donnellan’s campaign in relation to noise from the Monash Freeway entering homes at the southern end of the freeway. I have been disappointed in the response from VicRoads who claim the freeway noise is below its “acceptable “ levels of tolerance. However, Vic Roads have not disclosed details about the modeling used to assess noise levels on the Monash Freeway or how it determines and defines what is acceptable. On some days, and at certain times, it is worse than at other times of the day or week. VicRoads did not state when its noise assessments took place and at what time of the day or night. I am equally disappointed in the response from the Napthine Government who announced a budget surplus last week and will not do anything to protect the local community from noise pollution. With the government’s support of further growth in the area the noise pollution from the freeway will only increase and make our lives even more difficult. Clearly the Napthine Government has its priorities the wrong way around - a budget surplus is not an end in itself. John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills.
Since coming back from my five week overseas junket at no cost to the City of Casey ratepayers, I find out that you can no longer submit questions at council meetings 20 minutes before the meeting is due to commence. You now have to submit them in person on a Monday before 10am. As a working man this now becomes impossible for myself and many others to submit a question relating to our City of Casey or councillors. I have a theory on this and it goes like this - it is to stop people from lodging questions that have been put up by Mr Paul Richardson. I ask the City of Casey to admit this is the reason. And no, Mr Richardson did not write or approve this. Rex Flannery, Narre Warren South.
Steam solution I read with dismay that Casey Council is looking for a new landfill site; they must have short memories. I have a solution which, if taken seriously, will resolve our problems with waste for ever more. I gave my solution to Ted Baillieu who took no notice, it was probably too hard. Ingolstadt in Bavaria incinerate their waste and have done so for more than 50 years, to my knowledge. The steam generated is used to heat the town. If they can do it, why can’t we? We pick a site with road and rail access away from populated areas. We build an incinerator large enough to incinerate all of Australia’s rubbish which comes in by train. The waste is incinerated using gas from all the present tips, supplemented by natural gas. The emissions are filtered, the by product (ash) is sold as fertiliser as are any metals. The steam produced is used to drive electricity making turbines, which is sold to the grid. The workforce are prisoners, living in a specially built prison nearby, who are given the chance to work and pay for their keep, keeping some of their pay and also accruing superannuation. They are given only one chance, mess up and they return to normal prison life, work and on being released, they have money, superannuation and work experience. It would be funded by the private sector and could, by selling electricity, be mostly self funded. As I see it, we cannot go on filling holes in the ground with toxic waste, ruining the groundwater and giving off gas. Sometime we will have to find a bigger solution. Maurice Quinn, Cranbourne East.
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No smoke without fire “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs... you’ll be a man,” from If by Rudyard Kipling. Had I not watched the news about the burning of Yosemite National Park (USA), the recent fires in Spain, the fire at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the destructive fire at Marsden Park (NSW); had I not seen the burning of the Blue Mountain, I wouldn’t bother and would simply hold my peace. The world is at war. And, what many peace-loving people throughout the world fail to understand is that the War on Terror is a new kind of war to which Australia has subscribed. It is an unprecedented kind of warfare in the history of mankind. Although we know that arsonists set fires for a multitude of reasons, we wonder whether all these fires that are destroying NSW have been caused by lightning or some other natural phenomenon. The September 11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon building was carried out from inside America. I’m not an alarmist but simply a whistle blower who verily believes that every single big fire should be treated as suspicious and should be thoroughly investigated to find out the real causes. In the same breath, I personally feel sick and tired whenever I hear people, including some fire safety authorities, naively talk abut wild fires or bushfire season. I trust that the newly elected Australian Government can keep its head when others are losing theirs. Because, if all these fires were the work of Mother Nature due to very hot temperatures, every day Africa would be burning. Eliezer Francois, Endeavour Hills.
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Thumbs down TO the hoons that roar up my street in the middle of the night when it’s wet. Thumbs Up Thumbs Down is your chance to have your say. Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must include a full name, address and daytime phone number. Contributions over the phone will not be accepted. Contributors will not be identified. The News reserves the right to edit submissions. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down, email to editor@starnewsgroup.com.au, fax to 5945 0777 or post to P.O. Box 9, Pakenham, 3810.
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Carers given a respite By BRIDGET COOK A NEW service launched in Cranbourne last week will bring respite for carers of people with a mental illness. More than 70 people attended the UnitingCare Community Options launch of its new Mental Health Respite Carer Support Options Service on Friday, which will service the Casey, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong communities. The service, funded by the Federal Government, will support carers over a 12-month period to achieve balance in their life, build their ability to sustain their caring role, improve their wellbeing and increase their confidence, capacity and choices. The funding will allow support for 50 primary carers and 35 additional secondary carers over a 12-month period, until November 2016. City of Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long officially launched the service on Friday. “I am delighted to officially welcome the Mental Health Respite Carer Support Options service to our region and look forward to working with you as part of our vibrant communities,” she said. “UnitingCare Community Options is now able to to offer additional support for carers, improving their overall wellbeing, and, in turn, assisting in making their role as a care more valuable and sustainable.” City of Casey councillor Gary Rowe, who spoke at the launch, said about 20,081 people living in the municipality reported unpaid care or assistance to family members or others. “That is 10.4 per cent of our population who are providing care to someone living with a disability, which includes mental illness,” he said. “This is a critical community service that will provide much-needed support to people in Casey who are caring for someone living with a mental illness. “UnitingCare Community Options is a cornerstone of community-based sup-
Police have released images of jewellery that was stolen from a Lysterfield home.
UnitingCare Community Options chief executive Gerry Mak, City of Greater Dandenong mayor Angela Long, program manager Aimi Johnson and group manager - organisation and carer support Emmanuel Gauci at the launch of the new Mental Health Respite Carer Support Options Service. port for people with a disability or mental illness and their families and carers in the City of Casey.” UnitingCare Community Options program manager Aimi Johnson said there were a number of aspects that set this service apart from others, including the appointment of peer worker Rose Coulter who has cared for someone with a mental illness. “UnitingCare Community Options ensures that participants have a voice in the decision making process through various forums, such as our participant committee,” she said. “Carers accessing Mental Health Respite Carer Support Options will also be invited to participate in a Peer Reference Group that will inform the service design and delivery of Peer Support.
“Carers who don’t participate in the peer reference group will regularly have the opportunity to provide feedback about what they want and need.” Ms Johnson said another point of difference was that all carers accessing the service would have the opportunity to work one-on-one on a range of goals over a 12-month period with a package of brokerage to assist them achieve their goals. “Carers will develop an individualised care plan with the partnership worker that takes a holistic view of the carer’s life, capitalising on natural supports, connecting the carers to community and other interests enabling them to recognise their needs and take time out from the caring role,” she said.
Jewellery, cash stolen MORE than $15,000 of cash and jewellery of great sentimental value to the victims were stolen from a Lysterfield home last month. About 8.30pm on 27 September, two unknown people wearing pale-coloured hooded tracksuits and facial masks entered a house along Hallam North Road, Lysterfield. The offenders forced entry to the home with a jemmy bar, and once inside rummaged through the premises, stealing cash and jewellery to the value of $15,000. Police have released images of the stolen jewellery, which was of great sentimental value to the victims. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Money trail By BRIDGET COOK PEOPLE can pick up pre-loved bargains or de-clutter their own homes when the Garage Sale Trail hits Casey this weekend. Communities across the country will be holding garage sales this Saturday as part of the initiative. City of Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon said there was still time to register for the Garage Sale Trail. “Whether you’re looking for a bargain, needing to declutter or wanting to get to know your neighbours - the Garage Sale Trail is a great initiative to get involved in,” she said. “Garage sales are a fantastic blend of recycling, community engagement and are a great economic benefit.” The council has encouraged residents to get involved with the initiative by hosting their own garage sale or visiting garage sales in their neighbourhood. Businesses and community groups who wish to host garage sales on the footpath outside their premises should contact the council prior to the day to obtain the relevant permits to ensure they comply with the council’s footpath trading guidelines. One of the events to be held on Saturday is the Robert Booth Reserve Vintage Market, hosted by the Hampton Park Networking Group. This is a vintage lover’s paradise - the market will include vintage and retro clothing, new
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Group forces entry to home A GROUP of men wearing Comanchero labelled clothing forced entry to a Berwick house and stole cash last month. Police said a Berwick man was at home when five or six men threw a gas bottle through the rear sliding doors of his house and entered the kitchen area about 10pm on 27 September. The victim was confronted by the men before managing to run away
from the house. While he was gone, the men ransacked his house and stole cash, police said. Police have released an image of one of the men they wish to speak to in relation to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Detective Acting Sergeant Harris at Casey Crime Investigation on 9705 3138.
Police would like to speak to this man in relation to a burglary at a Berwick home.
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Baby they were born to run By BRIDGET COOK THE largest crowd of spectators and bike riders in the event’s history rumbled into Casey on Saturday for the MRA Cranbourne GP Run. More than 9500 motorcyclists lined High Street for the 10am wave-off to make their way to the Moto GP in Phillip Island. Thousands of spectators also turned out to central Cranbourne to join in the fun and excitement of the roar of the motorbikes, celebrity guest Mick Molloy and the range of family activities and entertainment on offer. City of Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon said it was such a thrill to join Mick Molloy in the cherry picker to wave-off the motorcyclists. “9500 bikes were an awesome site and one that I will never forget,” she said. “From the cherry picker you could not only see the bikes but you could feel roar from underneath and have a real sense of the atmosphere enjoyed by everyone there. “Having Mick Molloy was the icing on the cake and helped make the day the success it was. “By the time the last bike passed under the cherry picker, the first bike had just reached the airport south of Tooradin which is 17 kilometres away. “It took 28 minutes for all the bikes to pass under the cherry picker and was the largest number recorded the 15 years that the event has been running.” Cr Stapledon said it was great to see so many people at the event. “The roar of the motorbikes and the sight of so much chrome and colour is fantastic,” she said. “This is a really special event for the City of Casey. “Cranbourne comes alive with excitement and enthusiasm and there’s a real carnival atmosphere. “This unique event brings thousands of visitors to Casey and over 15 years it has just kept getting bigger, and bigger, and bigger to be the
Jack Gallienne, from Berwick, had the right idea covering his ears from the roar of the bikes. Above: Celebrity guest Mick Molloy waved-off the motorcyclists from a cherry-picker. Left: These men had no shame in riding these little bikes in the GP Run.
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Lanterns up in Lynbrook By BRIDGET COOK MORE than 1200 people and hundreds of lanterns lit up the night in Lynbrook on Saturday. The Lynbrook Residents Association (LRA) hosted its free lake lantern festival on Saturday and had a larger crowd that expected. There was plenty on offer for the whole family includ-
ing lantern painting, jumping castles, kids sport demonstrations, CFA display, girl guide stall and musician Josh Tooth performing for the night. There was a lantern release on the lake at dusk, followed by the kids lantern walk. LRA secretary Chris Morgan said they were thrilled with how the event went. “All of us at the LRA are
absolutely thrilled with the way the event turned out, which was a huge success by any criteria,� he said. “We ran the same event a couple of years ago and got good crowds then, despite the appalling weather. “But Mother Nature truly smiled down on us this time and what we ended up with was an absolutely amazing community atmosphere in
which everyone had a fantastic time. “The truly magical sight of the lanterns being let loose onto the lake was a sight to behold, but what personally filled me with joy was seeing the smiles on all the kids’ faces as they painted their hanging lanterns, had their faces painted or just enjoyed the huge jumping castles.
“It was a lovely sight to see so many kids just having such a good time.� The LRA has a number of other events planned in the coming months including Halloween In The Park, many Lynbrook Moonlight Cinema showings and the Holi Festival of Colour. To keep up to date with what’s going on visit www. lynbrook.org.au.
TWO Casey residents were nabbed for speeding on the Monash Freeway in the early hours of Sunday morning. Nunawading Highway Patrol members were patrolling the Monash Freeway in Glen Waverley in the early hours of Sunday and detected a number of motorists speeding. About 6am, patrol members detected a Holden sedan travelling at 141km/h on the freeway. The female driver, a 24-yearold from Hampton Park, was fined $541 and lost her licence for six months. Police then nabbed a male driver travelling at 145km/h on the freeway. Members intercepted the Suzuki sedan about 6.30am and the man returned a positive breath test. The 40-year-old Berwick man was taken back to the police station where he blew 0.068. He received fines, totaling $974 and lost his licence for six months. Throughout October, Victoria Police will be targeting speeding drivers and riders. Police said October was a traditionally dangerous month on the state’s roads with a high number of fatalities. Across Victoria, police will be actively patrolling metropolitan, regional and rural roads, targeting those who fail to comply with the speed limit.
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Worldpoly goes places By BRIDGET COOK A LYNBROOK business has been recognised for its export performance despite the challenging global economic conditions. Worldpoly, whose head office is in Lynbrook, won the Minerals and Energy category at the prestigious Governor of Victoria Export Awards at Government House this month. The business has led the polyethylene pipe and fittings industry for more than 50 years and now exports to 90 countries worldwide. Worldpoly has supplied equipment for the mines in the deserts of South America, to fish farms in Malaysia, to freeze-resistant welds in Antarctica and the technical requirements of Germany. Sales manager Nikita Hall said Worldpoly was extremely proud to be the recipient of the award. “This award proves that
manufacturing locally, and not solely in lower cost countries, is still not only plausible, but achievable and profitable,� she said. “Although manufacturing costs are higher here, the end product is of an outstanding quality and the market appreciates this.� Ms Hall said they still remained a tough competitor. “With the low labour and manufacturing costs in countries like China, India and Vietnam, the majority of Australian exporters have moved their manufacturing operations overseas, or ceased manufacturing completely,� she said. “Although the cost of manufacturing in Australia is significantly higher, the quality of the products made here is fantastic. “Those companies still manufacturing locally are tough competition, especially in the minerals and energy sector. “Worldpoly has and will always be an Australian company,
but having support worldwide is of the utmost importance for strong export results.� Minister for Employment and Trade Louise Asher said at the awards ceremony the companies had been rewarded for their success in export despite global economic conditions and a strong Australian dollar. “I applaud the industry category winners and commendees, which were recognised as Victoria’s top export leaders,� she said. “These companies are managed by inventive businesspeople, who are taking their products and services to new and expanding markets. They reflect the strong, outward looking business culture that flourishes in Victoria. “The awards they receive recognise the contribution made by all Victorian exporters, which last year exported goods and services worth $34 billion dollars to more than 200 countries around the world.�
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