BERWICK
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
/berwickstarnews
@StarNews_SE
40¢ Inc. GST
NEW ERA IN HEALTH CARE
St John of God’s new Berwick hospital opened on 18 January to great acclaim. The hospital has 202 beds, eight operating theatres and six birthing suites. It also boasts the region’s first intensive care unit and a dedicated cardiac unit. This special eight page souvenir wrap documents this historic milestone in the development of the region’s health care system. Star News pays tribute to the people who drove the redevelopment and those doctors, care givers, ancillary workers and volunteers who are the heart beat of this world-class facility.
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
Team approach to a special Teamwork and co-operation are the key phrases that keep being repeated when those who led the redevelopment look back on the extraordinary effort it has taken to deliver a new hospital that meets the needs of the rapidly expanding Casey Cardinia region. Co-operation between not only between the senior redevelopment team but also with the builders, architects, engineers and the hundreds of St John of God staff, volunteers and former patients involved in the process. It was CEO Lisa Norman’s job to develop a clinical services plan which mapped out the health care needs of the region and created the impetus behind the commissioning of the new $120 million facility. Her report found that in 10 years the region would need to have a facility of 300 beds and 12 operating theatres. “ That was kind of the vision, “ said Lisa. “Once we determined what it looked like we worked up a design at our old site at Gibb Street and worked up a design here ( Kangan Drive). “We made a decision that Kangan Drive was a better location for us for a couple of reasons. One is that it’s opposite Casey public which means we’ve created a health precinct. It also fitted with Casey council’s vision to develop a health and education precinct here with Chisholm TAFE and Federation Uni. “In our old site we were in a cul-de-sac and to achieve the growth we needed we were going to impact on the streetscape and residential comfort of residents in that area. “The third reason was that if we were to relocate all our acute services (to Kangan Drive) we could create a whole lot of new services for the community at Gibb Street. We’re thinking about it as the future home of rehabilitation but also housing some mental health services. We’re not giving up on Gibb Street. We are going to rebirth
Four key people have overseen the commissioning of St John of God’s new Berwick Hospital. CEO Lisa Norman, director of redevelopment Ron Deeble, clinical services redevelopment manager Allison Merrigan and furniture, fittings and equipment co-ordinator Paula Murphy. NARELLE COULTER sat down with the team two weeks after the hospital opened to talk about the challenges of delivering a new worldclass health facility on time and on budget. her if you like into something different.“ Group manager of facility redevelopments Ron Deeble then worked closely with clinical services redevelopment manager Allison Merrigan to determine if concept plans that had already been drawn up met the needs of the new hospital. “We had to look at each department as far as how physical and clinical relationships
The redevelopment team: from left, fittings and equipment co-ordinator Paula Murphy, clinical services redevelopment manager Allison Merrigan, CEO Lisa Norman and director of redevelopment Ron Deeble. 177158 Picture: STEWART CHAMERS worked and whether the internal flows actually worked. After pushing a lot of departments around and changing things we were comfortable we could make it work within the building envelope we were given,“ Ron explained. The triangular Kangan Drive site belonged to Generation Health Care and the new hospital is now jointly owned by St John of God and Generation Health Care.
The team agrees that intense, thorough consultation with user groups has been one of the major reasons the opening of the hospital on 18 January went so smoothly. “Before health care professionals could even imagine the space we were talking to them about what they needed in the space, asking them to tell us what their functional requirements were,“ Lisa explained.
Congratulations St John Of God for the opening of its world class hospital in Berwick and providing a professional, supportive environment Providing your professional, supportive environment for you and your family. South East Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic practice offering treatment to patients of all ages for over 15 years. We offer all forms of orthodontic treatment, including metal braces, clear braces, lingual braces, Invisalign treatment and Suresmile (the latest technology with robotically shaped wires to assist with shortened treatment time). The practice also offers removable appliance and early intervention treatment. Patients should consider an initial consultation from about the age of 6-8 years old. Dr C.I. (Kip) Homewood and Dr Theresia R. Sudjalim and their colleague Dr Thomas W. G. Lo are members of the Australian Society of Orthodontics. Pictured is Dr Kip Homewood, Dr Theresia Sudjalim, Dr Thomas Lo and their support staff including Therapists, Practice Managers, Treatment Coordinators, Receptionists and Dental Assistants.
Congratulations to all involved in the successful opening of the St
2W STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm 2/31 Clyde Road Berwick 3806 (03) 9796 2794 info@seortho.com.au • www.seortho.com.au
12378509-HM07-18
Orthodontic treatment for children and adults. We offer flexible, interest free payment plans to make orthodontics accessible to everyone.
12378504-CG07-18
John of God Berwick Hospital. For 100 years, Hansen Yuncken has contributed to the fabric of the communities in which we live and work; the construction of this world class hospital is one such example that will provide generations of Australians with the very best health care. Every day, Hansen Yuncken works collaboratively with our clients and consultants to construct complex, architecturally significant buildings. We look forward to continuing this tradition as we look towards the future.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
“We were constantly involving them right through the process. So the transition I think has been a whole lot easier. You’ve got to go for the hearts and souls of people before you actually physically relocate them.“ Ron Deeble agreed. “The user group process has been a major success here. Often user groups are not asked the right questions and don’t give the right an-
swers and you don’t end up with something that meets their needs. Having been involved in so many projects the day you open everyone is complaining about this and that, but in all honesty the requests for changes here have been absolutely minimal because of that input.“ “Normally two weeks in people are still trying to find the paperclips,“ added Allison. “ Whenever we got to a point when we had to make a decision it was always what was best for our patients, what’s best for our caregivers. That drove our decisions.“ All four agree that the choice of key partners in specialist hospital architects Silver Thomas Hanley, Wood and Grieve Engineers, and builder Hansen Yuncken was critical. They say all three firms were prepared to listen to user groups and understand their needs. “I say about hospitals that what we do is really important, but the way we do it is even more important,“ said Lisa. “I think for Hansen Yuncken they got the way we operated. "Our engineers, Wood and Grieve, they came to user group meetings. We had the head of engineers sitting and listening to nurses about what they want in a patient room.“ Paula Murphy joined the redevelopment team 18 months ago and faced the daunting task of managing a $13 million budget and purchasing thousands of line items, to outfit the new hospital with everything from chairs and carpet to high tech medical equipment. “We have transferred a lot of existing medical equipment and furnishings but I also had to balance that with furnishing the new units and buying additional equipment for the larger wards. And making it look aesthetically beautiful and a comfortable place,“ Paula explained. Paula estimates she ordered more than 10,000 items for the new hospital. Most
The Centre for GI Health Comprehensive, Expert Gastrointestinal Health Care CALL 9709 2777 FOR APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS
12378619-ACM06-18
delivery
were tested before purchase with user groups and the consumer reference group. “The consumer reference group, which is a group of ex patients, took their job very seriously,“ said Allison. “ They’d sit on a chair and say that’s too hard or too soft or the handles aren’t right.“ Looming in the background of every decision was the deadline of 18 January. “A lot of our equipment had to be ordered months before Christmas so we could have it here on time. It was quite a challenge to have it all ready on time, on budget with great input and engagement,“ said Lisa. Lisa and her team then faced the task of transitioning 400 staff from Gibb Street to the new hospital. They also had to hire 250 new care givers bringing the total workforce to 650. More than 4000 people applied for the 250 new positions. “The geography change was significant. We had to prepare people used to working over 5000 square metres for a new workplace that covered 25,000 square metres and multiple levels,“ said Lisa. “There was a risk to culture around that so a lot of time was spent thinking about orientating care givers to a new environment. Introducing them to the new space and processes and polices that are going to be very different to their previous workplace.“ When the first patients arrived at the new hospital on 18 January Lisa Norman said she felt immensely proud “ not only of the team in this room, but of everybody’s input and involvement“. “This has taken years to pull it together. There is a wonderful feeling when you sit back and say ’We’ve actually done well’ and to see the look on the faces of caregivers who relocated on that day who say 'my new unit is beautiful', to see patients sitting in rooms looking comfortable in chairs and looking out at the view we knew we were creating, to see unit managers who are really proud of delivering care in their new environment. It’s just a wonderful feeling.“ Lisa has already received feedback from nurses that patients were calling on them less often
because of the level of comfort in their rooms. “ What we’ve offered is a new way of delivering care which has been welcomed by the patients. It has also been noted by the health care professionals that we are offering something very different“. Allison Merrigan said she too felt enormous pride on the 18 January but also relief that the hospital had met all of its requirements. “It works as a hospital. Our patients are well cared for, our care givers are happy. I can see they are using it how it should be used. That’s why we built it. There is a bit of relief that it works.“ Allison tells the story of accompanying an end of life patient on his final journey to the new hospital. “I said to the family 'We have the most beautiful room for you’. When he got in there he said 'Yes, it is a beautiful room’. You could see the relief on his face. He knew it was his last trip. I am a nurse for a reason, I care for people, that’s why we did this. We did it for the people.“ For Paula Murphy the emotion of opening day will stay with her and she doubts any professional achievement can match it. “It was a really emotional day, being part of something so great for the community. I’ve worked for St John God for many years and always been proud of what we do, but just that day the emotion of seeing the care givers enjoying their space, loving the equipment, and also emotionally seeing the patients come in. Going up on the wards and seeing them there was really emotional.“ Lisa said the next 12 months was about embedding the services and practices now in operation and growing into the new space. There is room for another 64 beds on the fourth floor, which will be opened as demand requires. An eighth operating theatre will open at the end of March. A cafe in the foyer of the main building will open in late March. St John of God will run the cafe with partner Food Co. Since opening, the hospital is already 20 per cent busier than projected with higher than expected demand for overnight surgery and maternity services.
Now Opened at St John of God Berwick
The Centre for GI Health has a team of 7 gastroenterologists offering comprehensive services including: Consultation
Dr Luke Crantock
Gastroscopy
Luke has been offering interventional endoscopy for over 22 years. Special Interests within Gastroenterology include: Bowel cancer prevention & screening, Coeliac Disease, Barrett’s oesophagus,Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam) and Carbohydrate Breath Testing
Colonoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy ERCP
Dr Ferry Rusli Ferry was raised in Jakarta and Singapore and speaks Mandarin and Indonesian. Ferry is also a liver specialist. His interests include: Viral Hepatitis, Liver Disease, Liver Tumours, GI malignancy & IBD
PillCam
Dr Catherine Sorrell
Bowel Cancer Screening
Catherine is dedicated to raising awareness about prevention and diagnosis of digestive disease and is committed to delivering quality patient care. Her special interests include IBD, Colorectal Screening & Prevention, Functional Gastroenterological Disorders and Liver
Infusion for Crohn’s Disease
Discount Endoscopy
OPENING SAL 20% DISCEO UNT from th e 14 th of Fe b to 23 rd of Fe b
Dr Darcy Holt Darcy is committed to delivering high quality patient care. His specialisations include IBD and nutrition.
Venesection Weight Loss Management & Control
providing pharmacy services to both St. John of God Hospital and the general public
Dr Puneet Mahindra Puneet continues his research on oesophageal disorders and interventional endoscopy. Special interests include Barrett’s oesophagus, IBS, Bowel cancer prevention & screening, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, Liver Disease including Viral Hepatitis,Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam).
Dr Alexander Hodge Alex has recently researched stem cell therapy for chronic liver diseases. He has also studied lifestyle modification for fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. His specialisations include Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diseases of the liver - in particular fatty liver disease.
St. John of God Berwick Hospital 75 Kangan Drive, Berwick 3806
12378615-DJ07-18
Telephone : 8784 5552 Dr Geetha Gopalsamy Geetha was awarded a prestigious National Medical Research Postgraduate scholarship in recognition of her ongoing research into nutrition and its effects on gut microbiota. Her special interests are Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Bowel Cancer Screening. www.gihealth.com.au | manager@gihealth.com.au | 9709 2777 | 7 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Fax : 9796 1385 ABN : 76115863112
Proprietor: Anthony Ho M.P.S., B.Pharm Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 3W
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
Comfort through caring By Narelle Coulter
From left, Sister Florence Holligan, St John of God clinical services redevelopment manager Allison Merrigan, Sister Ena Tobin, St John Berwick CEO Lisa Norman, director of mission integration Rhonda O'Connor, Sister Columba Howard and Sister Rosarii Carroll. 177018 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “The chapel also gives the pastoral care team a place to take people if they need a little time and space.“ Large doors open to an outside courtyard and reflection garden. “A lot of people have commented that it is a very peaceful place, which is what we wanted to create.“ Mass will be held once a month. The pasto-
ral care team conducts weekly meditation sessions and a music therapist will also operate from the space. Patients can tune into services via the hospital’s internal television network. Quiet meditative music and videos will also be broadcast on the special channel. Ms O’Connor said that while the doctors and nurses take care of patients' physical ailments, the pastoral services team look after
their emotional and spiritual welfare. “I’d say that 80 to 90 per cent of what we do is the support of families and pastoral care. If you are religious and want to pray or talk about religious things we certainly can do that, but a lot of people just need a listening ear because something has gone wrong in their lives or they are undergoing a life transition. “The role is very very diverse.“
12378681-ACM06-18
The first Mass held in the chapel at the new St John of God Berwick Hospital was attended by four very special worshippers. St John of God sisters Florence Holligan, Ena Tobin, Columba Howard and Rosarii Carroll listened to the service delivered by St Michael’s Parish priest Father Jeff Kleynjans. The sisters then toured the new hospital and had lunch with CEO Lisa Norman. Director of mission integration Rhonda O’Connor said the sisters particularly enjoyed visiting the special care nursery as several of them had been mid-wives. “It was very special to have the four of them here for the day,“ Ms O’Connor said. The Sisters of St John of God was founded in Ireland in the 1870s, at a time when people were still suffering from the effects of the Great Famine. It was in a social context of poverty and great suffering, that a group of Irish Sisters of Bon Secours led by Bridget Clancy, founded the Congregation of the Sisters of St John of God. Today there are branches of the order scattered across Ireland, Australia, Pakistan and England. Ms O’Connor oversees a team of nine in pastoral care services, which is based adjacent to the hospital’s beautiful multi-faith chapel. “While we are a Catholic hospital, the chapel is open to everybody,“ Ms O’Connor explained. “Among our own staff and among our patients there is a very multi-cultural mix. We have a number of staff who are Muslim who need a space to pray so the chapel gives them a private space.
4W STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
New services are critical Two brand new services opened at St John of God Berwick this week, rehabilitation and critical care. The rehabilitation unit offers services tailored to meet the individual needs of each patient and will respond to the differing levels of physical function depending on a patient’s condition following surgery, injury or illness. Rehabilitation nurse unit manager Kylie Peterson said the overall aim of the service was to maximise a patient’s recovery and independence. “This means patients are more likely to return home and engage in their normal activities sooner.“ The new critical care unit accommodates the Casey Cardinia region’s first intensive care service and will cater to patients who may need to be monitored closely following major surgery or those who have become unexpectedly very ill. The purpose-built facility provides privacy and normal daylight exposure which critical care nurse unit manager Debbie Sage said was important in aiding recovery. The opening of the Critical Care Unit marks a new chapter in St John’s long-standing history of delivering exceptional care to the region. Opening along with intensive care, is the cardiac/high dependency care service, which treats patients who have experienced a cardiac event such as a heart attack or patients with heart rhythm disorders who might require the insertion of a stent, pacemaker or internal cardiac defibrillator. The 10-bed high acuity Cardiac Unit will have access to a cardiovascular interventional laboratory which allows cardiologists to look inside the heart enabling them to diagnose and treat heart conditions.
Allied health manager Angel Ching, physiotherapists Adri Pretorius and Simone Weremijenko and rehabilitation nurse unit manager Kylie Peterson 177239
valid until 31 March 2018 Ts and Cs apply Critical care nurse unit manager Debbie Sage. 176856
Helping Families Grow…. Whether your pregnancy is Normal, High Risk or Multiple, Dr Arora has vast experience and expertise. Supported by qualified midwives and friendly office staff, her experienced team are always available to help. Offering general Gynaecology and Laparoscopic surgery services, Dr Arora is your local fertility expert, caring for her patients from conception councelling to birth and beyond. 62 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick Phone 9769 3223 for appointments at Berwick and Glen Waverley. Email: appointments@drpoonamarora.com.au Web: www.drpoonamarora.com.au
12378645-RC07-18
Dr Poonam Arora MBBS, DRANZCOG, FRANZCOG has been delivering babies in Berwick since 2010.
Go Vita Berwick 10 Blackburne Square Berwick 3806 Ph 9707 1148
12367368-EPJ41-17
Bring this ad in store to receive 20% off any Inika Organic cosmetic product
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
An army of compassion By Narelle Coulter The blue shirted army of volunteers visible throughout St John of God’s new Berwick hospital exemplify the organisation’s values of service, care and compassion. Jenny Gillespie is one of the hospital’s newer volunteers joining the ranks last year. In that time Jenny has grabbed every opportunity that has come with the role. She helped act out patient scenarios during training drills before the new hospital opened. “I had a baby, a heart attack, pulmonary edema and a knee replacement,“ Jenny said, laughing. She has been a meet and greet volunteer, helped people fill out patient discharge satisfaction surveys and interviewed potential new volunteers. Her volunteer work led to the offer of paid work as a maternity ward clerk. Jenny is also a member of the hospital auxiliary, which fundraises for the hospital and helps out with large administrative tasks like mail outs. She said the qualities needed to be a good volunteer include empathy, friendliness, good communication skills and kindness. “You have to enjoy talking to people, helping others and taking the initiative,“ Jenny said. “The values of the hospital - like justice, excellence, hospitality and respect - you see those reflected in the volunteer program. “We are friendly and welcoming and strive to do our best and add value to the hospital. “We are part of a really important team.“ Other volunteer programs within the hospital include a community wig service, an oncology care bag group, spiritual and communion services and unit support.
St John of God Berwick Hospital volunteers Jenny Gillespie and Kevin Fewster with concierge Meg O'Connor. 177239 There are 90 registered volunteers at St John of God Berwick and that number will grow to 100 once the hospital is fully operational. Volunteers are all ages from university students wanting experience in a clinical setting to retirees wanting to make a contri-
bution to the community. “There are many opportunities for people who want to volunteer to use their life skills in a non-paid way but still add value to the hospital. I have really enjoyed my experience,“ said Jenny. She described the new hospital as “stunning“.
“As a volunteer you feel like you are a care giver too. You don’t feel any less important than a clinician. CEO Lisa Norman always acknowledges you and the doctors acknowledge you and appreciate what we do too. “We are an integral part of the hospital.“
Providing you with comprehensive care during and after your hospital stay Services available include: General X-Ray • Ultrasound • OPG Mammography • Low Dose CT • MRI Nuclear Medicine • Bone Densitometry Casey Radiology Located within the St John of God Specialist Centre, 55 Kangan Drive, Berwick 3806 T: 03 9709 6500 miaradiology.com.au 12378714-EPJ07-18
6W STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
FOCUS ON … ST JOHN OF GOD HOSPITAL
Healing art display By Narelle Coulter Exuberant paintings of roses, mangolia branches, oriental lilies and proteas by Berwick artist Laura White adorn the walls of St John of God’s community art space. Laura is the first artist invited to show her work in the art space, which will be used as a revolving gallery to promote the work of local artists. Laura, who was born in Argentina, specialises in botanical and nature-inspired oil painting. She says her “minimalist“ still life and floral works are influenced by her love of food, gardening and ceramics. Despite having no formal training, Laura quit her job as an executive assistant with Victoria Police to concentrate on her art full-time and says she was honoured to be involved in the launch of the new hospital. She hopes her exquisite botanical works will have a calming, meditative effect on patients waiting to see specialists. “For me initially I used art as a form of therapy for some health issues I was experiencing. Painting meant time out, meditation. “I love the feeling I get when I paint. I am drawn to painting thing I enjoy looking at.“ She describes her technique as ‘Flemish’ in deference to the Dutch masters, using multiple layering methods and translucent glazes to build up the colours and achieve depth and texture. Laura spends hours studying her subjects prior to commencing a new piece. Each one is carefully sketched out before she starts applying layers of light washes of oil paint, giving each piece a lush, translucent finish. She says her aim is to keep her composi-
Food for all Hospital food’s bad reputation is set to be a thing of the past thanks to St John of God’s catering manger Karan Veersingh and his team. Mr Veersingh oversees a team of 28 in the hospital’s expansive industrial kitchen as they dish up 900 meals each week for patients and staff. Mr Veersingh is proud that all food is prepared fresh in-house. “I’d say our food compares to a restaurant menu in quality,“ Mr Veersingh said. “We have moved away from serving food in plastic contains as much as possible. For instance our soups are dished up in ceramic bowls." The quality of the food fits with St John of God’s ethos of offering a high level of comfort and acknowledges the role food plays in patient recovery. A new dishwasher, which works like a converyor belt, cleans dishes from up to 100 patients per hour. A huge Golden Top mixer can churn up to 80 litres of scone dough, cakes and batters at a time. Mr Veersingh has expanded and improved the menu, with day surgery and oncology patients given more choice with menu items like smoothies, custard and jelly. Patients can also choose their own sandwhich fillings.
Berwick artist Laura White with one of her paintings acquired by St John of God. 177184 tions relatively sparse, never adding too much, so the subjects are given breathing space to emphasis their beauty, even when the object is a jar or a battered enamel pitcher. Five of Laura’s paintings have been acquired by the hospital for its permanent collection. “As someone who lives with a chronic health issue, the environment you are in goes
a long way,“ said Laura. “I hope my art will give a point of difference to those who are waiting for their appointments. I know it would mean a lot to me.“ St John of God Berwick marketing manager Lisa Carman hopes that eventually the community art space will also showcase the work of local school students and patients.
Specialist rooms available. Join our suite.
Kitchen manager Karan Veersingh and assistant Marion Bligh. 177018
Factory 2, 8 Enterprise Avenue, Berwick, VIC 3806 P: (03) 9769 7312 E: berwick@snap.com.au
Berwick
Berwick Integrated Care is a comprehensive Private Outpatient solution which gives you control of your healthcare management. No more running around to multiple appointments, in multiple locations, at different times. You will have access to our team of Surgeons, Physicians and Allied Health Professionals, who will work collaboratively to provide you with timely diagnosis and treatment, with
printing design websites brochures e-marketing posters business cards
12378837-RC07-18
See all your Medical Specialists in ONE place, at ONE time
berwick.snap.com.au
and more...
less stress and less fuss.
Clinics:
Breast
Colorectal
General surgery
Upper GI
Congratulations to St John of God Berwick on the opening of their new state of the art hospital.
Lumps and Bumps
Level 2, St John of God Berwick Specialist Centre, 55 Kangan Drive, Berwick Ph: 9707 3664
From the team at Snap Berwick
www.caseysurgicalgroup.com.au 12378795-6-18
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 7W
1939
1964
1987
Shepton Private Hospital established by Nurse Dunphy and Dr Percy Langmore. It was located in a former residence (built c1880) on Gloucester Ave which was previously St Leonard’s school
Hospital bought by the Bush Nursing Association and renamed Berwick and District Bush Nursing Hospital
Name changed to Bewick Bush Nursing Hospital
Hospital became Berwick Hospital Inc
1925 Shepton taken over by Sister Mary Sheedy and renamed St Leonard’s Private Hospital
1953 Percy Langmore wing opened
1976 Lawson Poole Wing on Gibb Street opened
1991 Stephenson House opened
12374749-CG07-18
1910
A healthy history in Berwick
1992
2007
2015
2018
New operating theatre, kitchen, maternity and North Wing completed
Major redevelopment opened
St John of God Berwick Specialist Centre opened at 55 Kangan Drive. New Day Oncology and Infusion Centre and Consulting Suites surrounded by a comprehensive cancer service
After more than 100 years of delivering care on January 18th the Gibb Street hospital temporarily closed and new hospital at 75 Kangan Drive opens
Snapshot: 1948/49 Beds: 7 Nursing staff: 3 Operating theatres: 1 Patients treated: 139 Admissions: Maternity: 62 Medical: 40 Surgical: 37
2003 St John of God Healthcare officially merged. with the hospital It was renamed to St John of God Berwick Hospital
Snapshot: 1953/54 Number of beds: 9 Operating theatres: 1 Patients treated: 275 Admissions: Maternity: 66 Medical: 72 Surgical: 137
Snapshot: 1964/65 Number of beds: 15 Operating theatres: 1 Admisions: Inpatients: 380 Medical: 180 Surgical: 111 Maternity: 89 Outpatients: 43
2013 Day Oncology Unit opened at Gibb Street
Snapshot: 1973 Number of beds: 15 Operating theatres: 1 Babies born: 176 Admissions: Inpatients: 577 Medical: 133 Surgical: 251 Maternity: 193 Outpatients: 39
Snapshot: 1987 Number of beds: 23 Operating theatres: 2 Admissions: Adult patients: 842 Children: 77 Maternity: 209
Snapshot: 2000 Number of beds: 47 Operating theatres: 2 Births: 249 Admissions: Patients: 7,036 Overnight stays: 1,145 Day patients: 2,314 Surgical patients: 2,384
Snapshot: 2004/05 Number of beds: 39 Operating theatres: 2 Accredited medical officers: 123 Births: 375 Admissions: Inpatients: 1,391 Inpatient procedures: 858 Day patient procedures: 3,209
2016 Construction of the new hospital at 75 Kangan Drive began
Snapshot: 2007/08 Number of beds: 70 Number of caregivers: 189 Operating theatres: 4 Accredited medical officers: 207 Births: 501 Admissions: Total Admissions: 2,356 Inpatient procedures: 1,404 Day patient procedures: 5,500
Snapshot: 2015-16 Number of beds: 82 Number of caregivers: 392 Operating theatres: 4 Accredited Doctors: 453 Births: 873 Admissions: Inpatient procedures: 2,326 Day patient procedures: 11,666
Snapshot: 2018 Beds: 190 Number of caregivers: 600 + Operating theatres: 8 New services: Cath Lab, ICU, Cardiac care and Rehabilitation
2007- New operating theatre complex
Original hospital building 8W STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
January 18th 2018- New hospital open at Kangan Drive
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
BERWICK
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
@StarNews_SE
/berwickstarnews
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Sparkie was ’everyone’s mate’
Casey wait on poll wishlist
Netball’s new era
PAGE 3
PAGE 5
SPORT
40¢ Inc. GST
real estate
com. au
Property Lift out
Caught in the net A Hampton Park man was set to be bailed after using a Facebook buy-and-sell page to lure and violently rob unsuspecting victims. Mabil Naghoy, 20, pleaded guilty to five robberies in which he and other males ambushed and stole two iPhones and $6220 cash from online buyers and sellers late last year. On Boxing Day, a father - responding to a ‘Facebook Marketplace’ ad selling an iPhone X - met with Naghoy and was bashed in front of his three children. A 13-year-old girl tried in vain to protect her father during the attack. The man’s primary school age sons, watching from the car were said to be “extremely traumatised” by the event, prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tim Barlow told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 5 February. After punching and kicking the man’s head, Naghoy grabbed $1200 cash from the car’s glovebox in front of the boys. Naghoy and his associates set up meetings with victims in Hampton Park, Dandenong, Sunshine West and Melbourne CBD. They either offered iPhones for sale or responded to sellers’ posts on Facebook online. Naghoy committed the last three robberies including the Boxing Day assault - while on bail. He was on a community corrections order at the time. Defence lawyer Daniel Ajak told the court that a “sorry” Naghoy had got in with the “wrong crowd” during a study gap-year. The accused met some of his co-offenders on “social media and stuff”, some while taking part in a South Sudanese basketball tournament in Melbourne’s West. He had excelled at school and toured Brazil as part of a state junior soccer team, the court heard. This month, Naghoy was set to study business management course at RMIT University. “He’s very ashamed that he had to put his parents through this,” Mr Ajak said. Watching the hearing on video-link, Naghoy had spent the past 40 days in remand at Ravenhall adult prison.
“
If you engage, don't commit further offences … you will not return to custody... Magistrate Jack Vandersteen
“He definitely has the potential (as) someone who can turn things right,” the lawyer said. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said he intended to defer Naghoy’s sentence, bailing him to his parents’ home and to undergo Youth Justice supervision. As part of his bail, Naghoy was ordered to report to police three times a week, enrol in education, not associate with co-offenders and obey a night curfew. Mr Vandersteen noted Naghoy had committed “voluminous” “high-end” offending - which would have been “horrific” for each victim. He said he needed to balance Naghoy’s rehabilitation with protection of the community. “The purpose of deferral is to have you engage. “If you engage, if you go back to school, if you stay with your family, don’t commit any further offences, then ... you will not return to custody. “However if you commit a further offence and don’t comply with bail conditions, it’s likely that you will receive a custodial sentence.” The judge took into account Naghoy’s “very good” family, the lack of relevant priors and his remand time in adult custody. Naghoy’s emotional father profusely thanked Mr Vandersteen for “giving back my son”. He said he’d come to Australia to provide a good education for his children. “I’ll take care of my son.” Naghoy was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 6 February for a Youth Justice assessment. He was expected to then be released on bail that day.
Josh and Amanda enjoy the confines of The Cell. 177185
Escape into prison By Cam Lucadou-Wells Art goers got themselves locked-up in Bunjil Place Gallery's latest head-spinning installation. Dubbed 'The Cell', the artwork required visitors to dress in a costume and crawl through a tunnel into a striped cell. Its creator Brook Andrews says the experience is transformational inside this diso-
$16,990
12378632-EPJ07-18
FACTORY DIRECT BLINDS FOR LESS Polo Urban from
30-32 Victor Cres Narre Warren 3805
Driveway
WE BUY CARS We can take the hard work out of selling your car. All makes and models considered. Please contact Fred on 0438 850 626
LMCT 7522
WWW.IMPACTBLINDSANDCURTAINS.COM.AU
Blinds & Curtains 12357183-KC27-17
12352131-RC20-17
rienting "conundrum". "It's like you become an inmate, a cellular astronaut or asylum seeker. "Experiences of loss, asylum and genocide, an outsider, is turned on its head." The Cell was part of the gallery's Let's Play: The art of our time. It was at the Bunjil Place Studio until 4 February.
Call for a Free Mearsure & Quote
Berwick Volkswagen – We’re closer than you think. 749 Princes Hwy, Berwick. Ph: 03 8768 0188 berwickvolkswagen.com.au LMCT11264.
Picture: ROB CAREW
12362543-KC34-17
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
PH 97056366
Learn how to retire wealthier
M O T O R S
safesuperhomes.com.au 9702 2595 Berwick
NEWS
INJURY COMPENSATION UNSURE OF YOUR RIGHTS?
1001 Steps is on track
If you have been injured in a car accident, at work or on public or private property you may be entitled to lump sum compensation. Strict time limits apply to making a claim.
We can help.
5941 7990
FREE FIRST INTERVIEW • NO WIN NO CHARGE (conditions apply)
By Cam Lucadou-Wells
PAKENHAM OFFICE 1/15 John Street, Pakenham VIC 3810
AlSO AT DANDENONG AND MElbOuRNE
www.galballyobryan.com.au 12355610-ACM32-17
TOUGH
A '1001 Steps' tourist attraction - which would transform a former Narre Warren North tip could be ready by the end of the year. Casey councillor Rosalie Crestani said she would be pushing for the final half of funding for the estimated $1 million project in the 2018-'19 council budget. The reclaimed site near Kurll Park nature reserve forms a steep mound with "unmatched" views across Casey and out to Port Phillip and Western Port bays, Cr Crestani said. The project, which would include landscaping and viewing platforms with a possible caf¨¦ to come, would create a tourist attraction and recreational fitness area, Cr Crestani said. Unlike its Thousand Steps name-sake in the Dandenongs, the walk is hoped to cater for different fitness levels and abilities. "It's a tranquil location where I hope people will go to pray. It really does give peace." The project first received $50,000 for planning in 2016. It had been hoped to be fully funded by 2017 but was delayed by the Endeavour Hills Town Centre project, Cr Crestani said. In the past, the site was a quarry which was then filled up with household waste. More recently, it's been a magnet for hoons and vandals. Cr Crestani hopes the sight-seers and fitness buffs will add a "natural vigilance" to deter anti-social behaviour. "I like to think we'll be creating something beautiful out of a rejected site."
Former councillor Rafal Kaplon and Rosalie Crestani announce the project in 2016. 155045 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Sunday 18th Feb 2018 Run/walk One lap, 6km or two laps, 12 kms Supporting CFA, Scouts, Men’s Shed
www.registernow.com.au Stay for the annual Upper Beaconsfield Village festival with lots of activities and stalls Supported by:
201801161385_1-HM05-18
IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS BUT… Offers for Abdul
Honest competition
When 22-year-old tradie Abdul Ahmadi lost all his work tools after they were allegedly torched in the back of his ute in Cranbourne on 19 January, it left him $1500 out of pocket and unable to work. However, Star News received a call from a tiling company in Dandenong who wanted to reach out to Mr Ahmadi and offer him some replacement tools to help him get back on his feet. But Mr Ahmadi said as much as he was appreciative of the kind gesture, he politely declined. "I really appreciate that there are these kinds of people you can go out of their way and try and help," he said. "I have bought some very basic stuff so I can do some jobs and start generating some money through my business and then I can get back to where I was."
A nice gesture of sportsmanship was shown by young competitors at Berwick Little Athletics Open Day on 3 February. In the under 11s discus, a judging error led to a potential furore, with the wrong boy being awarded third place. However the boy and his father readily agreed that the fourth-placed boy had actually thrown their discus further. They deserve a medal for their good character in our book.
Couldn't do it if you tried Who was the unfortunate driver of an SUV who had managed to mount their vehicle on top of bollards in the Fountain Gate shopping centre? A tow-truck operator was left with a delicate operation to free the skewered vehicle on the night of 6 February.
12364969-CB37-17
2 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
NEWS
Basketball official’s ‘ban’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Dandenong Basketball Association has launched an independent review after a coach was awarded an intervention order against a refereeing senior official for harrassment. Junior coach Josh Henshaw, of Berwick, was granted a final personal-safety intervention order against DBA referees adviser Allan Manhire at Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 21 December. Mr Manhire - a former Victoria Police officer - was barred from approaching the coach for 18 months. DBA chief executive Graeme Allen said the review would look at policies, procedures and
"training and education" of staff. "it's a situation we've taken most seriously. "I wasn't party to (the case) but if you look at the findings by the magistate, we could have managed things better." After a two-day hearing, magistrate MaryAnne MacCallum found that Mr Manhire spent a "disproportionate" amount of observing Mr Henshaw and his teams. On one occasion, Mr Manhire used his personal phone to film the coach as well as girl players at a game, seemingly in breach of protocols, she said. He had also harassed Mr Henshaw by interrupting and verbally abusing the coach during a
game on 4 March. After the game, he yelled and taunted the coach, the judge found. Mr Manhire had spent an "inappropriate focus" on the "policing function" of his role, the judge found. His conduct was described as "protracted, intrusive and unjustified". She was not satisfied that Mr Manhire acted without malice and within his role as referee adviser. His primary duty was to encourage, educate and evaluate all referees. "It is destructive behaviour that has had the effect of seriously damaging the applicant's participation in a sport in which he has had a lifetime commitment," Ms MacCallum said. Mr Manhire denied he'd focused dispropor-
tionately on the coach, claiming he'd had four conversations with him in 10 years. The judge said Mr Manhire's evidence was "carefully manufactured". He "played down" his knowledge about the coach yet formed a view that the coach was "consistently bad", the judge noted. In court, several parents and a DBA referees supervisor Riley Wood supported Mr Henshaw's character and performance. The judge rated them as highly credible, independent and strong witnesses. She noted that no referee had ever awarded a technical foul against Mr Henshaw. DBA's review is expected to be completed by mid-February.
Sparkie Ryan was ‘everyone’s mate’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Well-wishers and mourners have rushed to support the budding family of a life-loving electrician and footballer tragically killed at a Dandenong factory. Ryan de Wit was electrocuted while working near a live switchboard on 29 January, leaving behind his pregnant wife Emma and a long list of family and friends. In recent months, the couple had been putting their lives together in place. They had just married and bought their first house. They were expecting their first child in April. Ms De Wit paid loving tribute to her "best friend and soulmate" on Facebook, describing him as a "beautiful, kind, fun loving, big hearted man". "My heart is so broken. "I hope that our baby will grow up to be just like you." Within days, donors on two crowd-funding pages pledged more than $60,000 to help Ms de Wit and their unborn child. And many tender tributes have flowed forth for the integral Narre Warren Football Club member. About 150 devastated players, parents and members - young and old - gathered impromptu to remember him at a Beaconsfield pub on 31 January. Narre Warren Football Netball Club president Stuart Stephenson said it was rare for a young man to befriend so many across the generations. He described Mr de Wit as a "massive part of our club" - bringing the teams together on the field and off the field. The clubman's footballing record speaks of his leadership and loyalty over more than a decade. He was a best-and-fairest winner, vicecaptain and captain of the reserves side; a premiership player in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014. Mr De Wit, as an accomplished DJ, was also the social glue. He performed at numerous birthdays, engagements and celebrations at the club.
Khalil Nabizadah, 23, has been missing for days since disappearing in Portsea surf.
Worst fears for swimmer By Cam Lucadou-Wells Narre Warren players Alex Sakadian, Jamie Tapner, Jake Gray, Daniel Papa and Ryan de Wit Picture: LUKE PLUMMER celebrate in 2011. 71000
Ryan de Wit sets his sights on the red leather in the 2014 reserves grand final. 127742 Picture: JARROD POTTER
Emma and Ryan de Wit.
One of his lasting legacies was bringing the club's footballers and netballers together for social events known as the Narre Nights. "He was widely known and well loved," Mr Stephenson said. "He always had a smile on his face, always welcoming to all the new people in the club." The club will pay lasting tribute in some form - fittingly to tie in with the opening of its new social rooms in April, he said. Narre Warren player Michael McGill said he'd been left "literally bawling" by the loss of
his close friend. "I can't remember anyone having a bad word about him. "He was everyone's mate, pretty much." Mr de Wit was buried after a funeral service at Berwick Church of Christ on 7 February. WorkSafe is investigating Mr de Wit's death. To donate to the crowd-funding pages, go to gofundme.com/in-memory-of-ryan-de-wit or gofundme.com/raise-money-for-ryan-dewitt-family
A missing Narre Warren man who was swept away in a rip while swimming near Portsea has been described as the best of friends. Khalil Nabizadah, 23, and two friends were stricken in the surf at the notoriously dangerous and unpatrolled London Bridge beach about 5.30pm on 4 February. Khalil disappeared from the sight of his mates and nearby surfers who came to the trio's aid. A large-scale search operation by Victoria Police, SES and Life Saving Victoria found remains on 7 February, after exhaustively searching the waters, reef and shoreline for several days. The identity of the remains had not been confirmed as Star News went to print. Police divers, its air wing, search-and-rescue and water units have been part of the four-day search. Family and friends had joined the search and kept a mournful vigil in the coastal dunes. Aki, a long-time friend of Khalil, told of how they met at an English language school in Sydney soon after they arrived from Afghanistan in 2006. "You can't have a better friend," Aki said. A 22-year-old Cranbourne West man, was hospitalised, a 23-year-old Cranbourne man safely escaped the surf in Sunday's incident.
CHEAPEST FLOORING/DECKING
SUN PATROL
•DECKING:Merbau,Spotted Gum,RoyalReds,Blackbutt, Tallowood70x19from$2.05p/m, 86x19,90x19from$3p/m130 x19,140x19from$5p/m •FlooRBoaRDS:Jarrah, Blackbutt,Ironbark,BrushBox, SpottedGum,Tallowood, Bluegum,Turpentine,Tasmanian oak80x19,85x19,108x19, 130x19,130x14from$2p/m
SKIN CANCER CLINIC Our doctors are fully trained and experienced in the technique of dermoscopy and dermal imaging. If skin cancer is diagnosed our doctors can offer treatment at the clinic in over 90% of cases using surgery under local anesthetic or prescription anti-cancer creams. Our aim is to diagnose skin cancers early when they are least likely to cause a serious problem. Consultations are available immediately.
STOCK LIQUIDATION SALE
1176285-PB11-15
EARLY DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF SKIN CANCER IS THE KEY QUALITY SKIN CANCER CHECKS
1300SUNPATROL (1300 786 728)
ALL NEW TIMBER
9708 5055 0411 515 158 11 Windale St, Dandenong Mel Ref: 90 G10
12350250-RC18-17
NO REFERRAL FROM GP IS NECESSARY OFFICER CLINIC ARENA SHOPPING CENTRE, T26/4 CARDINIA RD, OFFICER BERWICK CLINIC 48 VAN DER HAAR AVENUE, BERWICK
www.sunpatrolscc.com.au 12379020-ACM06-18
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
BERWICK 9769 3380 Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 3
THE LOWDOWN Q&A
with Aaron Grant, treasurer of the Cranbourne Public Hall and administrator for Casey Crime Page.
1. What is something people don't know about you? Many people don't know that I am a business owner at the age of 23 (Capture The Moment Photo Booth & Slushie Machine Hire) 2. What is your most memorable moment? Most memorable moment would be the day I travelled to Asia with my family to spend our first international holiday together as a family. 3. Congratulations on receiving a Holt Australia Day award. How did it feel to be a part of the awards ceremony? It is a HUGE privilege to have been rewarded with a Holt Australia Day award, It makes me more determined to continue down the same path I am currently going. It's a great feeling knowing the community is watching over me. 4. As the administrator for Casey Crime Page on Facebook, what is the most rewarding part of your role? Being an administrator of the Casey Crime Page can be very rewarding in many ways, and not so much in other ways. However the most rewarding part is knowing that the information posted into the Casey Crime Page is allowing the community to know what is happening around them and to be able to keep them up to date with any fundraisers / homeless drives which myself and the team do. 7. At school I... 5. What is your favourite place to visit in Victoria? Warrnambool 6. Which AFL club to you support? Richmond Tigers
KENDO THE ART OF JAPANESE SWORD FENCING
Beginners Classes... 4th MARCH 2018 Berwick ENROL NOW
0448 034 628
mumeishi.secretary@gmail.com www.mumeishikendo.com.au
THREE … ways to protect your bicycle...
1
Use a good quality lock.
2
Locking your bicycle properly.
3
Making your bicycle identifiable.
9. What was your first or best concert? Believe it or not... in 23 years I have not been to a concert.
Excelled in getting suspended 8. If you could play in any sporting event around the world, what it would be? Supercars
10. What is the most annoying TV commercial you've seen recently? The Trivago Hotel ad...
Victoria Police says the best lock to keep your bicycle safe is a D lock. The D Lock (also known as a U lock) is a solid, curved metal lock that generally provides a higher level of security and deterrence that cable or chain locks.
There are several important steps to take when locking your bicycle. Victoria Police recommends cyclists use bicycle parking infrastructure and remember to remove items of equipment that could be easily stolen including lights, computers, panniers and pumps.
Victoria Police say if your bicycle is lost or stolen, the chances of it being returned are improved if: You keep a record of your bicycle details and a photograph of your bicycle and engrave your driver's licence number. Engrave the letter 'V' (for Victoria) followed by your driver's licence number on the frame.
Freeway art brightens the day By Cam Lucadou-Wells A vibrant 50-metre mural inspired by childrens’ artwork has been opened beneath Monash Freeway. The enormous design was chosen from winning entries by five Berwick Lodge Primary School students. It spans below the Sweeney Drive bridge that has been widened for extra inbound and outbound Monash Freeway lanes. The artwork strikes on themes such as community, connection, transport and progress as well as the school’s emblem, the helmeted honeyeater. It brightens the otherwise grey concrete mass, and is hoped to deter graffiti-taggers. Berwick Lodge principal Henry Gossek said the project was a wonderful initiative for the school’s talented, budding artists. “This project has provided our students with a great opportunity to make a valuable artistic contribution to our city.
Thiseni and Esther with their inspiring art.
“We are very grateful to have been invited to contribute.” Roads Minister and Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the mural was a “great initiative and improves conditions for local communities”.
The mural was installed by Blender Studio. The project involved the Monash Freeway Upgrade project, VicRoads, Transurban, the State Government, City of Casey and the school.
Mater Christi College, Belgrave Excellence in all-girls education 4:00pm Wednesday 21 February
School in Action 9:00am Thursday 8 March
Visit materchristi.edu.au to book your tour.
Weekend Tours 10:00am Sunday 18 March
12376118-CG07-18
Twilight Tours
Arrange a tour to discover why Mater Christi girls consistently achieve leading VCE and vocational results. A visit will enable your family to witness our vibrant, inclusive and warm community. 4 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
NEWS
Casey wait on poll wishlist By Cam Lucadou-Wells State political parties have yet to commit to any items on Casey Council’s wishlist for $2.7 billion of road and rail investment. Ahead of the 2018 state election, the council will push for a swag of road projects under its‘Commit to Casey’ slogan. They include extending Dandenong Bypass to South Gippsland Freeway, upgrading Pound Road, Greaves Road and O’Shea Road and eliminating the Remington Drive level crossing. Other proposals are finishing the duplication of Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and BerwickCranbourne Road as well as extending Thompsons and Glasscocks roads.
Casey councillors and residents launch the protransport campaign. 177187 Picture: GARY SISSONS Casey will also lobby for extending a dual railway to Clyde. Roads Minister and Narre Warren North MP
Luke Donnellan listed a cache of projects completed or planned - none of which matched the council’s list. Mr Donnellan conceded there’s much more to do. “We’re investing in the roads that locals rely on every day, adding lanes to the Monash, upgrading Thompsons Road, Hallam Road and Narre Warren North Road, just to name a few. “We know that we can always do more. “That’s why we’re investing in major planning projects to make sure we have projects ready to go when funding becomes available.” Projects to come include the $38.4 million Hallam Road upgrade which is in the pre-plan-
ning phase. There is also a road safety review into the safety of South Gippsland Highway near the scene of a fatal crash at Lighthouse Christian College. The government is conducting a planning study into an upgrade of Western Port Highway and Glasscocks Road. The Monash Freeway widening project is expected to be complete this year. Ann-Marie Hermans, who is the Liberal candidate for Cranbourne, said “all things are possible” for the state election. She said the region’s roads and railway needed to reflect the “staggering” growth of families in Casey.
Party politics out of Casey campaign: mayor By Cam Lucadou-Wells
12378848-RC07-18
Political parties should listen to the people and commit to “desperately needed” road and rail upgrades ahead of the 2018 state election, says Casey mayor Geoff Ablett. Fresh from launching the ‘Commit to Casey’ campaign, Cr Ablett said the council’s $2.7 billion wish-list was borne from strong community consultation. It did not simply come from “a group of councillors around a table”, he said. He pointed to the huge weight of numbers in the region - up to 150 people moving into Casey each week - as well as the findings of council’s Casey Connects community surveys and workshops. “(Road and rail) are our two big-picture items. It’s a lot of money but they are desperately needed out here. “People are spending too much time in a car or waiting at a train station.” In the 2014 state election, the council had
backed Coalition policies such as East West Link and Port of Hastings - with Cr Ablett and Cr Amanda Stapledon running as Liberal candidates. In 2018, the council has taken a non-partisan approach, Cr Ablett said. “This is not a Liberal or Labor thing. People just want us to advocate and get both parties on board. “I think both parties (ALP and Liberal) realise this needs to be done. “Other transport projects are being done in other parts of Melbourne but this is where the people are.” Casey appears to have stepped back from a vocal law-and-order stance in 2016 - including the council flag being dropped at half-mast to show a “city in crisis”. Cr Ablett said the council was still lobbying with Victoria Police for more officers and resources. The Liberal Party has committed to a new police station in Clyde, but it was arguable that
it would be more efficient to station extra officers and tasking units at the existing Cranbourne station, he said. “Unfortunately there’s still a lot of crime but there’s also a lot of up-side in Cranbourne. “If you average it out - we’ve got so many people living here, you’re also going to get more people doing the wrong thing.” The ‘Commit to Casey’ wish-list includes extending Dandenong Bypass to South Gippsland Freeway, upgrading Pound Road, Greaves Road and O’Shea Road and eliminating the Remington Drive level crossing. Other proposals are finishing the duplication of Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road as well as extending Thompsons and Glasscocks roads. The council will also lobby for a dual railway line to Clyde. Details: www.CommitToCasey.com.au.
Geoff Ablett and Amanda Stapledon during the Commit To Casey launch. 177187 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Initial appointment free - BOOK NOW
General and Cosmetic Dentistry, Orthodontics and Implants
42 McCrae Street, Dandenong Vic 3175
We Bulk Bill for the New Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme
Ph 9792 3005 Fax 9792 5080 www.ressanlawyers.com.au
• HALF PRICE CROWNS AND PORCELAIN VENEERS* *after first full priced crown/veneer prepared at the same visit.
12362753-EPJ35-17
•INSURANCEPATIENTS:WeDoNotChargetheGaponYourHealth InsuranceClaimforCheckUps,Cleans,X-RaysandSealants* • Finance Available Interest Free for 12 Months! 12367270-EPJ40-17
•NONINSURANCEPATIENTS:FREECheckUps! •GovernmentEmergency/GeneralDentalVouchersaccepted •Whiteningtakehomekitonly$295 •Askaboutourdiscountdentalimplantspecial Participating Providers
Dr Dr Dr Dr
Jayson McNaughton Alina Bratu Harjot Gill Robert Otken
Dr Dr Dr Dr
Sam Navidi Guy Turton Sepand Navidi Teresa Girniak
Dr Shannon Gune Dr Ruth Heredia Dr Rik Kroone
Po
236 Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren South
un
Phone: 9705 1755
Dr Deon Nguyen Dr Matthew Rykiss Dr Stefano Burti
Narre W arren Cra n b o u r n e Rd d dR
12378311-RA07-18
and
Mon - Thurs - Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am–1pm, Tues - Wed 8am to 9pm berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Casey Dental Group is Here! Greaves R |
d
STAR NEWS 5
OPINION C R A N B O U R N E
Seeing red Traffic lights are urgently needed at the intersection of Clyde-Five Ways and Twyford roads in Clyde. With new houses being built just down the road the traffic has increased dramatically over the last 12 months. Drivers are taking risks turning in front of traffic and driving down the gravel edge because they're sick of waiting for a gap in traffic. The problem is only going to get worse as more houses go in - make the developers improve the infrastructure of the surrounding area and contribute to the community! Annie Lamb, Pakenham.
TREATMENTS Superior Facials Microdermabrasion Oxygen Facial Waxing & Tinting Lash Lifting IPL Hair Reduction IPL Skin Rejuvenation LED Light Therapy
Tanning Manicures & Pedicures CND Shellac Massage Body Treatments Makeup Application LILASH STOCKIST JANE IREDALE STOCKIST 12368653-CG42-17
GIFT VOUCHER AVAILABLE T: (03) 5996 3629 cranbourne.ellabache.com.au Online Booking Available
Send letters to P.O. Box 9, Pakenham, 3810, fax 5945 0777 or email editor@starnewsgroup.com.au. All letters published must carry the writer’s name and town or suburb. A home address and daytime phone number are also required for verification.
THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN
Capri Blinds
& Curtains • Vertical Blinds
To traffic in Berwick ! Can't move in any direction around school times!
• Cedar Blinds • Swags & Tails
Thumbs down
• Slimline Micro
To the people pulling over all day on the freeway last week for the truck.
• Roller Shutters • Holland Blinds • Roman & 1124954-FA12-14
50%
Austrian
OFF
Factory Direct
Chloe Gaspardis with her son Andy - the first baby born at the new St John of God Hospital Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Berwick. 176938
Thumbs down
• Awnings
Up to
LENSCAPE
• Canopies • Plantation Shutters
Thumbs down To population growth
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 Star News reserves the right to edit submissions. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email to dailyeditor@ starnewsgroup.com.au fax to 5945 0777 or post to P.O. Box 9 Pakenham 3810.
6–12 Months Interest FREE
PH 9794 8899 MOB 0418 555 672 149 Princes Highway (Lonsdale Street), Dandenong (between Foster and Webster Streets) www.capriblinds.com.au sales@capriblinds.com.au
SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Tuesday the 6 February the Berwick Star News Facebook page shared a story about the City of Casey Council's wish list for $2.7 billion of road and rail investment ahead of the 2018 state election. It was reported that no state political party had yet to commit to any items listed by Casey council. The story brought forward some strong opinions. Here is how they reacted online: Belinda Burford: I worry for the future of our food production industries if we keep re-zoning and selling off farm land for housing estates. Part of the appeal of buying in Casey was the semi-rural feel. It's got to stop somewhere!
Steven Breen: Seriously now.... Where do these Councillors Get Off here? It is because of our greedy Councillors who love inappropriate Development, who love collecting rates and more rates, who are in the Developers Pockets that our area has Exploded with new estates and more houses. It is because of these Councillors that more houses equals more people living here which equals huge pressure on our trains and roads! This is how our Councillors get development done in Casey.... http://www. theage.com.au/.../lib-donors-poised-tohit...
New home for sport Pakenham Berwick Cranbourne Drouin
5941 4888 9707 5755 5996 6822 5625 2571
www.davidwbull.com.au
Australian owned family business since 1979.
1213066-EPJ04-16
David W Bull Funeral Directors Provide understanding care and personal service.
starcommunity.com.au CONTACT US Phone: 5945 0666 ADVERTISING Visit starcommunity.com.au/advertise Email advertising@starnewsgroup.com.au Phone 5945 0666 EDITORIAL Email dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au com.au
Visit networkclassifieds.com.au Email sales@networkclassifieds.com.au Phone 5945 0600 Published by Star News Group Pty Ltd ACN 005 848 108. Publisher/Managing Director, Paul Thomas. All material is copyright to Star News Group Pty Ltd. All significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible. Distribution PROUDLY numbers, areas and coverage are estimates AUSTRALIAN OWNED & only. For our terms and conditions please visit INDEPENDENT www.starcommunity.com.au
6 STAR NEWS
|
12369471-KC43-17
REAL ESTATE Email seren@starnewsgroup.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Tomorrow's Cranbourne West soccer and cricket stars will soon be enjoying modern facilities thanks to funding from the State Government. More than $500,000 in funding from the State Government will go towards the development of Barton Recreation Reserve, Cranbourne West. Minister for Sport John Eren visited Barton Recreation Reserve on Wednesday, 24 January to announce $513,422 to build a new pavilion with works expected to start in May this year. The pavilion will be fitted out with six female-friendly change rooms, social space, undercover viewing area, two unisex umpire change rooms and community spaces. Mr Eren said the upgrade was desperately needed, with new local housing developments in recent years leading to a shortage of local sporting facilities. "With more families choosing to call Cranbourne West home, we're making sure this community has the sporting facilities they need and deserve," he said. Mr Eren added the pavilion would provide a home for new soccer and cricket clubs that will be created in the area. City of Casey Deputy Mayor Amanda Stapledon said the project would ensure the facility meets the needs of the local sporting community and provided residents with plenty of opportunity to get active. "The funding for this pavilion development complements Council's existing project to construct three soccer pitches, one cricket oval, car parking and landscaping," she said. "These pitches and oval will mean that the expected 12,000 incoming residents to Cranbourne West will have access to higher quality soccer and cricket facilities valued at more than $7 million in infrastructure. Member for Cranbourne Jude Perera said the pavilion would give current and future clubs a "real boost" to attract new female players, and keep on top of their rivals.
Minister for Sport John Eren, centre announced $513,422 that will go towards building a new pavilion towards the development of Barton Recreation Reserve, Cranbourne West. Casey Councillors Cr Amanda Stapledon and Cr Rosalie Crestani, right welcomed the funding. Picture: CONTRIBUTED The pavilion is funded through the Labor Government's $120 million Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, which is upgrading grassroots grounds across Victoria. The announcement will complete a major
capital works project for Council, which was identified within Councils Leisure Facilities Development Plan. Works are expected to be completed by February next year. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
NEWS
Closed out By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey Council seems to have moved closer to shutting down part of a hoon-plagued street in Narre Warren. Councillor Rosalie Crestani said the rarelyused tactic had become a "real possibility" for the eastern turnbowl on Prospect Hill Road. The cul-de-sac - and its adjoining park - has been bedevilled by screeching burnouts, drifting, dumped tyres, burnt-out cars and drugdeals for years, residents say. Not to mention out-of-control cars crashing through terrified neighbours' fences. Or the monkey bikes and cars ploughing 'crop-circles' into the park's lush lawns - and even mounting the handrails on the reserve's elevated pedestrian bridge. It prompted 80 residents to petition for Casey in October to close the turnbowl. Cr Crestani said the council was yet to make a decision on curbing the area's dangerous hoon activity. "It seems that (closing the road) could occur. It's a real possibility. "I'd also like to see a basketball court in that space. "At the end of the day, our aim is to make this troubled location a more liveable place." Cr Crestani said Casey was reluctant to close down streets, including a parking area close to the playground and fields. But the cul-de-sac, being especially secluded for wrong-doers, was a unique case. "It isn't always ideal. But if we have to close the road, we will." It is expected the council will hand down a report on possible solutions in March. An interim council report on 6 February stated there was uncertainty whether Casey or VicRoads owned the turnbowl site. It also ruled out traffic calming treatments on Prospect Hill Road.
Anxious about visiting the dentist? Relax...
A solution may be in sight for hoon-struck residents at Prospect Hill Road, Narre Warren. 174020 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS Meanwhile, Casey upgraded fences to deter cars and monkey bikes entering the park. Council officers met with residents in January, and spoke of cutting vegetation to improve the park's sightlines and installing a bin. Over the past few months, Star News has spoken with concerned residents. One - whose back fence was demolished by a hoon's wayward car - said dreads the familiar screech of tyres. "When they come into the court, I close my eyes and I just hope they stay in their circle," she said. "It's worse when it rains. That's when I hold my breath. "You just hope for the best." The hooning noise shakes their windows, her partner adds. "There's up to 20 of them. It's not like you can go outside and say: 'Can you keep the noise down.'" Michael Presta, who organised the petition, said the road's closure would have little impact on the park's legitimate visitors. "You might get one or two cars a week who use it legitimately. Otherwise it's hoons and drug users." On the upside, the saga has brought the neighbourhood closer, Mr Presta said. "We have got to know each other better, we wave to each other. "We're talking about getting together for a community barbecue."
Neville’s defying the odds By Bonny Burrows Reading Neville Hurford's accomplishments, you wouldn't know the 71-year-old was a double amputee. Mr Hurford is a father of two, grandfather of five, Maryknoll Fire Brigade life member, former social worker and founder of his own mobility equipment business. On 11 February, he will add Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton bearer to the long list of achievements he's accomplished since a freak work accident in 1975 left him disabled. "I was a boilermaker. There was an accident where 2200 volts of electricity passed through my body," Mr Hurford said. "Any metal was red hot. I had a wrist watch on and steel cap boots so my toes went straight away. I really shouldn't be here (today)." The incident left Mr Hurford without a right arm, left leg and half a foot. Five years ago, the remaining foot became cancerous, "so it too had to go". Despite his disability, Mr Hurford won't be held back. After the amputation of his second leg, it took Mr Hurford just six weeks to learn to walk again and six months to drive. He admits there are things he'd love to do but can't, such as golf, but is grateful for what he is able to achieve and for the support of his family, friends and the Maryknoll community. "I certainly haven't sat around much over the years," Mr Hurford said. "I can cut grass, ride on the mower, slick the wood. I'm a life member of the fire brigade, I started off in communications then became president, and I also did peer support with the CFA for 10 years, travelling around the state on call to support the firies. "My real sanity is being independent enough to drive." A little over five years since he had to relearn to walk, Mr Hurford will take to the streets of Warragul as part of the Queen's Baton relay after being nominated by a young friend he considers a surrogate son.
Double amputee Neville Hurford of Maryknoll, is a Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS bearer. 177318 It's something that came as surprise to the humble man, but something he is excited about. The retiree, who will be cheered on by close family and friends, said he was looking forward to representing people with a disability as an equal in society. "It's certainly an honour to be selected to carry the torch so I'll carry it with pride," Mr Hurford said. "I hope I do everybody proud and not drop the baton. "I should be right - as long as I don't fall in a pothole," he laughed.
LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO CELEBRATE YOUR NEXT FUNCTION?
•Modern •Affordable •FullyCateredandLicensed •SpecialisinginTailorMadePackages
We treat you, not just your teeth!
12377117-CG04-18
Beaconsfied Dental Dr Robert Panjkov and Associates 1-3 Cardinia St Berwick 9707 3508 www.beaconsfielddental.com.au
12370857-EPJ46-17
12356665-RC27-17
12378633-RA07-18
We understand how you feel
Functions | Weddings | Birthdays | Celebrations Cardinia Cultural Centre 40 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham Call: 5945 0015 E: khans@cardinia.vic.gov.au www.khanshospitalityservices.com
CAPITAL BLINDS Your window covering specialist
RAY-BAN LENSES&FRAMES
WE SPECIALISE IN
$349
*
Free e measur te o u Q &
Visit OPSM Berwick today 1/57 High St, Berwick Ph: 9707 5556
And much more
Warning do not sign any contract until you see us
Visit OPSM Pakenham today 21/18 – 36 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham Ph: 5940 5858
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
*Complete pair is an optical frame and 1.49 single vision lenses. T&Cs apply, see in store for details. Ends 20/02/2018
We will beat any genuine quote
1124968-CA12-14
EXCLUSIVELY AT
✔ Curtains ✔ Swags ✔ Pelmets ✔ Verticals ✔ Timber ✔ Hollands ✔ Sun Screens ✔ Romans ✔ Plantation Shutters
10% - 6 0% OFF
Conditions Apply
CALL NOW ON
1300 136 907 (LOCAL CALL COST ONLY ) Factory 17-50A Princes Highway, Doveton Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 7
NEWS
Bus flasher on hold By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 33-year-old man has pleaded guilty to exposing himself and unleashing a foul tirade at a female bus driver at Fountain Gate shopping centre. On 23 October, Trent Armet initially thumped on the bus door, asking if the bus was in service, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard. The driver told him that he’d hit her bus, so he should leave. An “irate” Armet walked in front of the bus, yelled at the driver and pulled down his pants and underwear. He then delivered an insulting, expletive-laced rant to her. Nearby police were hailed down by the driv-
er - who soon drove away given she was running late on her bus run, prosecutor Leading Senior Constable Tim Barnett told the court. Armet admitted to police he exposed himself for “one or two seconds”, the court heard on 5 February. His defence lawyer told the court that “it was something stupid”. Armet also breached a two-year intervention order by attending a protected close relative’s home in Noble Park five days earlier. Noticeably drunk, Armet requested food at the relative’s back door. When asked to leave, he became aggressive and punched the garage walls several times.
IN BRIEF Drink-driver busted
His elderly relative had fled inside the house, and drove to a police station. She was described by police as “distressed and crying”. “He had nowhere else to go,” Armet’s lawyer told the court. At Christmas, Armet was evicted from his Hallam boarding house. He had since been “couch surfing and floating around”, the lawyer said. The day before the hearing, he was arrested for possessing methamphetamine at Dandenong railway station. Armet was remanded in custody, pending a Forensicare interview. He was to be sentenced on 6 February.
A Berwick man has had his car impounded after returning a high range blood alcohol test. The 47-year-old man was intercepted by police on Springvale Road Nunawading about 3pm on Sunday, 4 February, for using his mobile phone. His licence was found to be disqualified and he returned a positive breath test of 0.248. His car was immediately impounded at a cost of $878.50 for 30 days. He will be charged on summons for use mobile phone, drive whilst disqualified, use unsafe vehicle and drink driving.
Serious injuries
A tip-truck is towed from the crash scene. 177450 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS
By Cam Lucadou-Wells A man has been hospitalised in a serious condition after a tip-truck and a Ventura bus collided in Pakenham. The man in his 40s was treated by paramedics at the crash scene at the corner of Doherty Street and Princes Highway just after 7am on 7 February. He was taken to The Alfred hospital, an Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman said. A man in his 60s was also treated at the scene, and refused to be transported to hospital.
Melbourne, meet your new train 12378261-ACM05-18
Making a 9-day stop in Birrarung Marr February 9–17, 2018 Free entry | Family activities | Virtual Reality Experience | Competitions | Life-size model train
3-minute walk from Flinders St Station For daily opening hours and more information: transport.vic.gov.au/biggertrains Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
Get your hands on Casey Cardinia Kids magazine!
Ja m - pa
Available from family friendly outlets everywhere. 8 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Life
let 's
room refresh
do some
good
TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS
Sports
Party Time
Bites
Advertisin g Andy Jukes andy.juke s@starnew Phone: sgroup.co 5945 0666 m.au Creative Creative Services Chris Beale Manager: Design Mark Dinnie Virginia Hester Published ACN 005 by Star News Group Pty 848 108. Publisher/M Ltd All material anaging Director, is copyright Paul Thomas. Pty Ltd. All significant to Star News as soon Group errors will as possible. be corrected
Entertainm
ent
Cover
Felicity and some thrills Lacey Soroka of Gumbuy during a sneakenjoy STEWART a World. Picture: peak CHAMBE RS
Fashion
Festive - and healthy Page 26 – eating No mess, no fuss Page 26 party plans
Games
Health
Fernwoo d Page 18 can help achieve your
OF
Family Dining Page 24
Education
goals
Shop ‘til
you Drop
and Gadg
Calendar
ets
...
Casey Cardinia is a Star Kids magazine News Casey CardiniaGroup publicatio n. quarterly Kids will holidays. prior to each of be published the school Casey Cardinia Kids Cnr Princes Pakenham Hwy and Army , 3810 Road, PO Box 9, Pakenham Phone: , Victoria 5945 0666 Fax: 5945 3810 0777 Editorial
Jade Glen jade@case ycardinia Phone: kids.com.a 5945 0666 u Photograp hy Stewart Chambers Rob Carew Gary Sissons
Waverley Gardens all wrapped has Christma up s Page 35
Reality
Words fail us... Page 36
Yes Day weighs down mum Page 36 Born big at home Page 37 Help is at hand for anxiety Page 38
Childcar e Page 27 expansion for Little Loic’s best chance brave fightback Page 39 Get kids off to a smart start Page 28 Kids on Clyde is Summer’ connecti Page 29 s ripe for ng an Island Page 40 adventu Centre re educates Members parents Page 30 hip has as well its benefits Page 41 Wide range of program Fun for Page 30 all s for students Page 41 at kid’s night out Special needs on Magic carpet Page 31 board Noah’s ride to sand Ark Page 42 sculpture Learning s with purpose Page 32 Maximis Hottest ing life styles of choices Page 33 summer for children Pages 43 -45 Swimlan d Page 33 for water safety All in for Encourag an active ed to achieve Pages 46Page 34 life their best 47 Old-fashi oned toys Page 48 for next generatio Rewards n on offer Page 35 at Marriott Waters Stepping out in summer Page 49
Understa nd the dangers batteries of button Page 13 Little learning and a lot Page 14 of fun Health practice helps build Page 15 futures New hospital delivers of care a new standard Page 16
Back at the crease Page 25
IDEAS TO GIVE BACK
Top notch Page 19 swimming lessons Dental care service Page 20 for all Nothing to be scared Page 21 about Top dental care for Page 22 free Time to bite the bullet Page 23
Tinker fairies work their Page 9 magic Update with Pages 10-11 a splash of colour Play it safe around Page 12 water
about us
THINGS TO DO & PLACES FOR FAMILIES TO GO
let 's
room
do some
good
refresh
IDEAS TO GIVE BACK
SUMMER 2017/2018
A Star N News G Group
TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS
OF
PPublication bl
GUMBUYA WORLD
OPENS IT DO DOORS
SUMMER 2017/2018
GUMBUYA WORLD OPENS IT DOORS
Full of things to do and places to go for families…
Subscribe for your FREE emagazine at caseycardiniakids.com.au
12374141-ACM49-17
FREE
summer
contents It’s Your
Wild new adventu Page 6 re park Cushion the ’tis season stress: of good Page 7 cheer Call is out for carers Page 8 Help for single mums Page 9
A Star News Group Publication
Summer edition It’s OUT NOW!
ck ed for
SUMMER ’S – and our here and it’s time gift to you to celebrate issue of is the biggest Casey Cardinia attend and ever Kids! This edition break-up a cascade of Christma s. news, features is jam-pack s inspiratio If you need some somethin n, check and reality ed full of we’ve got gift the Toy g reads, and a fresh Workshop out our spread child, there as powerful as new look from latest summer fostering on page I’m excited is somethin to boot. make a that g you can a you the pages 43-45. fashion from 48 and the differenc latest newswe can also bring do to e. Billy Lidz We’ve in Casey covered If you plan on some on and Cardinia for all those also got you big to revamp World is room over #bringap . Gumbuy projects invitations – your child’s a check out late going to must-do this summer a got some the summer holidays, Christma our fruity be s tree platter tips from - it seen before. like nothing we’ve 10-11. the experts on page this area is If tricky Read all on pages 26. has family destinatio about dreading family situations If your goal n on page our newest the festive have you for 2018 our tips We’ve also the kids 6. season, from Relations to the dentist, is to get you got a sneak check John of Victoria our dental of hips Australiaout God’s brand-ne peak at have a on page feature page 16. 7. w hospital St from pages look at Women Once That’s just Christma in the hospital’s will be on 20-24. a snapshot able to we’ve got s is done magazin deliver plush wing from and dusted, of what’s e: it really Year off some ideas to early 2018. new maternit is a cracker. in the get your to a great y From all Decembe New start. of us at If your New we wish Casey Cardinia flash; there r always seems you Year’s give a Merry to go in are gifts Resolutio back Kids, happy Christma a to buy, n is to holidays out pages to your commun parties s and – see you to ity, next year! simple as 8-9 – from somethin check donating your old g as pram to
Things To do & places To go for families
Find us on facebook berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
12378232-ACM06-18
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 9
CASEY PANTHERS SOCCER CLUB
NEWS
Out of order By Cam Lucadou-Wells
PLAYERS WANTED Girls and Boys 12 to 16 20’s Boys Training starts February 5th 2018 Casey Panthers Soccer Club is a community based club that provides an opportunity for all children to play the “World Game”. Located at Prospect Hill Reserve, Kurrajong Road, Narre Warren Come along and register your children with this young and progressive Club. Contact the Club at: caseypanthers@hotmail.com Or call: 0409 491 969
12378260-RA06-18
Bunjil Place's only undercover car park has been closed to the public, just two months after the venue opened. The 85-space basement car park with a lift has been solely used by Casey councillors and staff since a Christmas period announcement on 28 December. It has led to concerns that visitors will have to brave the elements from car parks more than 100 metres away. Leanne Petrides, a member of Casey's access and inclusion advisory committee, said some visitors with disabilities may be not able to access the venue as a result. "The lack of undercover, lift-accessible disabled parking will not just be a disappointment but could in fact mean the exclusion of people from accessing a beautiful facility." Ms Petrides said she had concerns for her elderly mother walking on rain-sodden surfaces to get to the venue. Her mother relies on disabled parking and is generally a "bit unsteady on her feet". "Had the weather been atrocious, our visits would have been a nightmare," Ms Petrides said. "She'd be more reluctant to walk out in the rain if the surface is wet." Casey city design and construction manager Trevor Griffin said the car park was closed due to security concerns, altered operational plans and stakeholder feedback. "Customers told us they wanted more convenient, short-term outdoor spaces closer to the entrances of Casey ARC and Bunjil Place. "This led to a considerable number of council fleet vehicles being relocated into the basement car park and to the Max Pawsey Reserve." The nearest disabled parking bays are 22 all-day spaces are located "as close as possible" to Bunjil and Casey ARC's entrances, such as the Magid Drive car park.
An out-of-action digital sign for Bunjil's basement car park. 177458 Picture: CAM LUCADOU-WELLS It should be noted that the car park still requires crossing Patrick North East Drive. The parking area's digital signage includes specific information on accessible parking space availability, Mr Griffin said. Resident Andrew Spreckley said the basement car park may have been under-utilised because its back-side entrance was so hard to find. "There was no signage regarding where the car park was located. "I was confused and I have found myself in and out of some mysterious places in the world." He said the parking changes seemed to benefit councillors, rather than the public. "When it's raining they don't' get wet going to work. "The councillors' cars won't be so hot to get into in summertime. "The councillors will not be subject to being fined. "What about disabled patrons or elderly bored at home on dreary rainy days that want to feel better connected to their community?" Mr Spreckley said it was "absolutely illogical" that security plans were only being considered after Bunjil's opening in late October. "The community are not stupid and neither are designers. This is just a psychological game being played with the community."
Meet Carl Farmer, footy coach, mentor. Victoria is a special place. We have freedoms many only dream of, like the ability to be yourself. And when you’ve got something to say, you can, because one law respects us all and one law protects us all. We’re all Victorian and it’s up to all of us to contribute and belong. See his story and share yours.
VICKY IS COMING TO
THE BERWICK SHOW WHEN 25 February, 2018
WHERE Akoonah Park Princes Hwy, Berwick
Learn more
Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
10 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
N PE YS O DA 7
Premium meat at the lowest prices 12
$
$
99 kg
6
99 kg
sliced free Full Yearling Porterhouse
3
$
Pork Porterhouse Roast
5
$
99 kg
99 kg
min 2 kilo
min 2 kilo
Thin BBQ Sausages
Chicken Breast Fillet
Don’t forget your jacket! berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
DANDENONG
BORONIA
342a Hammond Road Dandenong VIC 3175 Telephone (03) 9706 6006
287 Boronia Road Boronia VIC 3155 Telephone (03) 8560 2642
Monday - Friday 6.30am to 5.30pm Saturday & Sunday 7am-4pm
Monday - Friday 7am to 6pm Saturday & Sunday 7am-5pm
butchersstore.com.au
Specials valid: 5 February to 18 February Conditions apply, while stocks last.
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
12378202-ACM06-18
Hotels, Restaurants & Cafe Enquiries Welcome
STAR NEWS 11
ADVERTISEMENT
Hear here: how to make someone’s life happier in ten easy steps Specsavers Berwick recently launched a new audiology service to its customers, revolutionising hearing care for Victorians by ofering hearing aids and services at clear, low prices. One in six Australians experience hearing loss, yet only one in three does anything about it. On top of this, new Specsavers research has shown that over half of Australians (57%), 18 years and over, have experienced moments where they felt concerned about their hearing.
If you know someone who is hard of hearing, here are ten things you can do to make their life easier: 1.
Act quickly. The sooner someone seeks help for their hearing, the better their hearing is likely to be in the longterm. If hearing aids are recommended to help with their hearing loss, the sooner they start to wear them the better, as this can slow the rate of hearing deterioration.
2.
3.
Be patient. Hearing loss can be incredibly frustrating for the person afected, especially during the early stages of diagnosis, so it is important not to lose your cool with them. It is a fact of life, so do your best to be understanding. To avoid sounding patronising, rephrase what you’ve said rather than repeating yourself.
7.
4. Make an efort. Try to understand their experience and be supportive. Ofering to attend hearing checks with them so that you are both fully informed will make a big diference.
Respect their independence. Rather than doing everything for them, encourage them to do as much as possible for themselves. Allow them to speak for themselves in conversations or when ordering from a menu, and to answer the phone or doorbell on their own.
Communicate efectively. Ask what they ind the most
“The earlier we detect and treat hearing loss, the less of an impact
helpful and make an efort to talk a little more slowly and clearly. It also helps to face them so that they can lip-read, and avoid speaking over other people in their presence.
someone who shows signs of hearing loss, encourage them to
Join them for a hearing check. Hearing checks should be incorporated into your usual healthcare routine. If they’re reluctant to go for a hearing check, ofer to have one too and make an efort to book regular appointments for both of you.
8. Encourage them to make the most of life. For many, hearing loss can be incredibly isolating. Make sure that you plan lots of fun things to do together in environments with little background noise.
Get their attention. Before you start speaking to the person who is hard of hearing say their name or make a gesture to ensure that you have their full attention. That way they’re less likely to miss words.
5.
6.
9.
Specsavers Berwick audiologist Lalitha Mahendren says,
Reassure them. Hearing loss is nothing to be ashamed of and is a natural part of getting older. It’s something that happens to everyone and is simply a part of the ageing process.
10. Highlight new technology. Digital hearing aids don’t just turn up the volume, they identify the sounds you want to hear and help ilter out the rest – perfect for conversations in noisy rooms. They learn and remember your settings for diferent situations, meaning that they automatically adjust depending on the surrounding environment. Other equipment that can help includes technology that can link with your smartphone and TV.
the problem will have on a person’s hearing long term. If you know come and see us for a free* 15 minute hearing check - you could ultimately be responsible for making their life far more enjoyable!” “All customers at Specsavers Berwick will also have a free ive minute hearing screen included as part of their overall eye health test in store. We don’t want Australians to miss out, especially if it means they can’t live their lives to the full,” she said. If further testing is required after the initial check, comprehensive hearing assessments are being ofered for $49. If you require hearing assistance as a result, Specsavers Berwick has a range of hearing aids designed and built by leading manufacturers, which feature cuttingedge innovations in hearing assistance. A pair of hearing aids at Specsavers Berwick starts at $1495. To book a hearing check at Specsavers Berwick, call: (03) 8768 9137 or visit www.specsavers.com.au/hearing
*This is a 15 minute appointment. If further testing is required in a longer appointment, a fee will be incurred. Hearing Services Program approved customers receive all appointments at no charge to them.
Hear here Hearing care you can trust at a Specsavers price Now open at Specsavers Berwick Book your FREE* 15 minute hearing check today
Just like we do for your eyes, we can now give you expert care and advice for your ears. specsavers.com.au/hearing Visit Specsavers Berwick Eden Rise Village Shopping Centre 8768 9137 *This is a 15 minute appointment. If further testing is required in a longer appointment, a fee will be incurred. Hearing Services Program approved customers receive all appointments at no charge to them. The Specsavers and advance logo are registered trademarks of the Specsavers Group of Companies. © Specsavers Pty Ltd 12379161-CG07-18
12 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
NEWS
Penny's an inspiration By Cam Lucadou-Wells Simply put, Penny Haringsma is an inspiration. She is a cancer survivor of epic optimism and a fixture at Casey Relay for Life since 2010. Eight years on, she's undeterred by the twice-diagnosis of secondary cancer. It was found in her bones in 2016 and in her liver last September. Her relay journey began soon after the Berwick nurse was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37. At the time, her children Zoe and Riley were 5 and 3 respectively. They remain her driving force, she said. The first relay was overwhelming - a 24hour team relay, celebration and memorial of cancer survivors and lost loved-ones. "I was going through chaemotherapy. It was just so emotional - I had never been so touched by cancer. "It brings people together." Since then her team A Penny For Your Thoughts has grown to a legion of up to 50 family and friends. Ms Haringsma hopes to raise at least $5000 - which would her to nominate the cancer research beneficiary. Last year she opted for blood and secondary cancers. "We're all trying to find a cure because we all need it. "Even if it's not for ourselves then it's for someone we know and someone we love." As for her own plight, Ms Haringsma says she was facing her own mortality a few months ago. Recently she has responded well to chaemotherapy. Her health battles put things into perspective.
Penny Haringsma and children Zoe and Riley gear up for Casey Relay For Life. 177263 "I've always cherished my family and my friends. When you're faced with your mortality you cherish them a bit more." She's looking forward to completing a few laps during the Casey relay event.
"It's not something I'm doing on my own. My family and friends are hugely supportive. "I tell them don't do Relay For Life just for me. Do it for others they love." Casey Relay For Life is at Akoonah Park,
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Berwick on Friday, 2 March from 5.45pm. For details and to register, go to the Facebook page of Casey Relay For Life. To support Ms Haringsma's relay team, search for A Penny For Your Thoughts.
NARRE WARREN SOUTH 25 – 31 CranbourneNarre Warren Road
GUILT FREE MEAL *
TASTY
DEAL
*
1 regular pie 1 jam donut & 600ml Coke
8
$
.50
1 wrap, 1 fruit & 600ml water
10 *Offers end 28th February 2018.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
12378787-CG07-18
$
STAR NEWS 13
NEWS
Fountain Gate hoon By Cam Lucadou-Wells A hoon who dropped burnouts and skids at Fountain Gate shopping centre was arrested as he rested his unregistered vehicle, a court heard. Jade Lloyd's car carried two passengers and two stolen number plates during 10 minutes of tractionless manoeuvres in front of a large number of people on 13 August. At the time, Lloyd's driving licence was suspended due to a loss of demerit points. He parked outside the shopping centre's front entrance with the bonnet up, believing his car was overheating. Police arrested him at the scene, Dandenong Magistrates' Court was told on 5 February. During a police interview at Narre Warren station, Lloyd said his car's donuts weren't meant to happen. His car "may have kicked out once and that's about it", he told police. The vehicle's number plates came from a friend, he claimed. "They're stolen," he said. "I'm guessing they are." Due to an intellectual disability, Lloyd has State Trustees to handle his finances and mail. He told police he didn't know that his licence wasn't suspended because he didn't open all of his VicRoads mail, the court heard. A month earlier he had been picked up for driving while suspended and driving an unregistered car.
Defence lawyer Adrian Dessi successfully sought an absolute discharge for Lloyd's breach of a community corrections order. Mr Dessi argued on the grounds of Lloyd's disability, his regular contact with support services, and his enrolment in the Handbrake Turn car mechanics course. The CCO stemmed from offences dating up to three years. There had been no similar offending since, the court heard. Mr Dessi also successfully argued for the dismissal of Lloyd's public-transport fines. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen asked Lloyd if he realised that - when he had a drivers' licence - it was important to drive safely. Lloyd replied that other drivers had a right to travel home safely to their families. "I have a girlfriend ... I don't think she wants police to come to her door and say I'm killed in a car accident. "I do act a little bit silly around my friends sometimes." Mr Vandersteen replied: "They'll encourage you because they think it's funny. "You have to be careful who you hang around with." Lloyd had been recently fined $1000 and disqualified from driving for a year in a separate court matter. On the most recent charges, Mr Vandersteen convicted and fined him $750.
Bounty of treasures Bargain hunters swarmed in their hundreds at The Big Swap Meet at Akoonah Park on 3 February. The 40th annual swap meet was organised by Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club. Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS
Taking council to task By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey Council is set to appoint its own watchdog. The 'Community Taskforce' will comprise 20 community members - a team that will closely match Casey's demographics. The members will reflect Casey's age, gender, language spoken at home, place of birth, employment status and location. The taskforce formed out of the list of 24 recommendations by the 2017 Casey People's Panel. Casey mayor Geoff Ablett said the taskforce would monitor how Casey implements its Vi-
sion and Council Plan 2017-21. "We listened to the Casey People's Panel and the launch of the Community Taskforce clearly represents our commitment to act on each of the panel's recommendations." It will meet three times a year, as well as provide input to major projects and interact with the council via an online portal. The taskforce's membership will be reviewed annually. Expressions of interest to join the 2018 taskforce close at 5pm on Friday 16 February. Details: caseyconversations.com.au/taskforce or 9705 5200.
12378618-ACM07-18
INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday 20 Feb at 2pm
AFFORDABLE RESORT LIVING
Food & drinks provided RSVP to 1300 50 55 60 by 16 Feb
In Your Own Community Downsizing doesn’t mean you have to leave the neighbourhood that you know and love. At Lifestyle Casey Fields, you can downsize to a lowmaintenance and spacious home and enjoy life with more money in the bank. And all within a secure, gated community with like-minded neighbours you can rely on and Community Managers who will keep an eye on things while you’re away.
WINNER
Na onal Awards for Excellence
2017
2 Cameron St, Cranbourne East 14 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
NO STAMP DU TY NO COUNCIL R ATES NO WATER RAT ES
lifestylecaseyields.com.au
Own your own home from $340,000. Prices correct as at 30 January 2018.
Call us today on 1300 50 55 60 to ind out more
Experience the Lifestyle Difference berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
real estate com.au
RESORT-STYLE LIVING PAGE 2
PSST... GUESS WHO’S COMING TO OFFICER?
BERWICK, NARRE WARREN AND BEACONSFIELD
12375115-RC07-18
THURSDAY, 8 FEBRUARY, 2018
ON THE COVER
HOME FOCUS
RESORT-STYLE LIVING
PRESTIGIOUS LIVING
SHOWCASING everything that is elegant and relaxed, this “Hampton Style“ home lures you in with its coastal facade, delights you with its white and crisp interior and seduces you with its timber accents. As you wander through you will be greeted with a breezy open floor plan, high ceilings, downlights and stunning detail in the timber wall panelling - all of which create a supreme sense of serenity. Entertain outdoors in style with a breath-taking decked pergola overlooking the crystal blue, solar heated pool and the manicured and expansive gardens. Another of its delightful surprises is
not one but two master suites with walk-in robes and ensuite - perfect for hosting guests or ideal for a family with inlaws or older children at home, everyone truly has their own space and tranquility. When you add on the generously sized three remaining bedrooms, all with built-in robes, luxurious main bathroom, amazing gallery kitchen with walk-in pantry and breakfast bar, as well as the year round comfort offered by air-conditioning and ducted heating and central location, no doubt someone will be popping the champagne here in no time - why not you? ●
SITUATED in a stunning street with park views, in the sought-after Chase estate, this exceptional family home is sure to impress. The heart of the home boasts open plan living, including hostess kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances and plenty of bench and cupboard space. The spacious family meals and living room provide the perfect space for creating many happy memories. Complete with formal dining room, formal lounge room and study. On the second floor you will find four generous sized bedrooms, master with walk-in robe and ensuite, with the
remaining three bedrooms being serviced by a convenient main bathroom and massive upstairs retreat. Outside you will find an alfresco overlooking beautiful lawns and lowmaintenance gardens. Comforts include ducted heating, splitsystem air-conditioning and double lock-up garage with rear roller door for access to the backyard. With a park at your doorstep, close proximity to schools, Eden Rise shopping centre and freeway access, be sure not to miss out on all the benefits this prestigious property has to offer. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS
HOME ESSENTIALS
Address: 20 Monze Drive, Langwarrin, 3910 Price: $875,000 Description: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car Inspect: Saturday, 12.10-12.30pm Contact: Brett Armitage, LJ HOOKER, NARRE WARREN SOUTH, 8785 0377
Address: 2 Northgate Drive, Berwick, 3806 Price: $750,000 - $825,000 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car Inspect: By appointment Contact: Matt Doyle, 0423 339 328, HARCOURTS, BERWICK, 9707 4222 12378728-HM07-18
OPENBERWICK HOMES EDITION
com.au ASHWOOD 20 Lavidge Road
BERWICK Sat 10:00am - 10:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
CRANBOURNE NORTH
24 Melville Park Drive
Sun 11:00am - 11:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
28 Fairways Boulevard
Sat 11:00am - 11:30am
HALLAM OBrien - 9707 0556
31 Thomas Street
25 Cara Crescent
Sun 11:00am - 11:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
47 Trillium Boulevard
Sat 3:00pm - 3:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
11 Soldiers Road
Sun 12:00pm - 12:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
47 Trillium Boulevard
Sun 11:00am - 11:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
5b Tilba Court
Tues 6:00pm - 6:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
26 Mickleham Drive
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
HARKAWAY
3/60 Gardiner Street
Wed 5:00pm - 5:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
26 Mickleham Drive
Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
135 King Road
Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm Peake Real Estate - 9707
5300 7 Mahon Avenue
Sat 1.30pm - 2.00pm
9 Kalibrook Lane
Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm
4/107-109 Old Princes Highway Sat 11.00am - 11.30am 8 Just Joey Drive
Harcourts - 9707 4222 OBrien - 9707 0556 Peake Real Estate - 9707 5300
Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
Sat 12.30pm - 1.00pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
29 Burton Road
Sat 11:00am - 11:30am
33 Stoney Creek Road
Sat 2:00pm - 2:30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000
OBrien - 9707 0556
Property Management Professionals
BERWICK 25 Cara Crescent
Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
5b Tilba Court
Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
9 Cunneen Crescent
Sat 10.30am - 11.00am Harcourts - 9707 4222
16 Telford Drive
Sat 11.00am - 11.30am Peake Real Estate - 9707 5300
11 Souhail Court
Sat 11.00am - 11.30am
19 Trovita Drive
Sat 11.15am - 11.45am Harcourts - 9707 4222
We treat your investment like our home.
Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm First National Neilson Partners - 9705 4888
1/8 Adelaide Close
Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
Sat 12.30pm - 1.00pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
31 Hillgrove Crescent
Sat 12.45pm - 1.15pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
18 Christine Avenue
Sat 12:00am - 12:30am
11 Soldiers Road, Berwick Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Deanne Berwick 0409 205 091 Property Manager
Jim Arvanitakis 0416 267 803
Director / Licensed Estate Agent
20 Kramer Drive
Sat 12:00pm- 12:30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000
8 Wilunga Court
Sat 2.30pm - 3.00pm
Harcourts - 9707 4222
24 Melville Park Drive
Sat 2:00pm - 2:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
103-105 Caserta Drive
Sat 3.15pm - 3.45pm
Harcourts - 9707 4222
92 Quarry Hills Drive
Sat 3.30pm - 4.00pm
Harcourts - 9707 4222
11 Souhail Court
Sun 11.00am - 11.30am
OBrien - 8794 0500
18 Christine Avenue
Sun 11:00am - 11:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
OBrien - 9707 0556
22 Franleigh Drive
Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
26 Ohio Crescent
Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
6 Kurrajong Road
Sat 10.30am - 11.00am
OBrien - 8794 0500
19 Rosemont Drive
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
22 Franleigh Drive
Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
26 Ohio Crescent
Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
19 Rosemont Drive
Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
OBrien - 9707 0556
11 Montbrae Circuit
Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
11 Montbrae Circuit
Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
Property Manager
5 Harrington Drive
Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm Only Estate Agents - 8786 8889
5 Alema Court
Thu 6:00pm - 6:30pm Only Estate Agents - 8786 8889
10-12 Laramie Road
Ph 8794 1200 E: narrewarrenrentals@eview.com.au
OBrien - 9707 0556
Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Sat 2:00pm-2:30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9707 6000
Shae Newell 0428 233 738
$0.00 TRANSFER FEE. NO LET - NO CHARGE
OBrien - 9707 0556
3/60 Gardiner Street
Sat 11.00am - 11.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 9705 4888
NARRE WARREN SOUTH
12362300-EPJ34-17
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Harcourts - 9707 4222
2 Northgate Drive
17 Glenora Way
187 Belgrave Hallam Road Sat 11:00am - 11:30am
29 Van Der Haar Avenue Sat 11.30am - 12.00pm Harcourts - 9707 4222 24 John Fisher Drive
Sat 1:00pm - 1:30pm Only Estate Agents - 8786 8889
NARRE WARREN NORTH
OBrien - 8794 0500
13 Insignia Crescent
3 pride Court
NARRE WARREN
BEACONSFIELD UPPER
2
19 Kilberry Avenue
HAMPTON PARK
BEACONSFIELD
Sat 1.30pm - 2.00pm First National Neilson Partners - 9705 4888
5 Woodrush Court
Sat 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
5 Highland Crescent
Sat 11.00am - 11.30am
OBrien - 8794 0500
5 Woodrush Court
Sun 1.00pm - 1.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
5 Highland Crescent
Sun 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
OFFICER CAULFIELD EAST 5 Dudley Street
Sat 2:00pm - 2:30pm Only Estate Agents - 8786 8889
CRANBOURNE WEST
12/19 Cottswold Crescent
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm Peake Real Estate - 9707 5300
24 Breamlea Way
13 Kooyong Close
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444
10 Dakota Street
Sat 12.00pm - 12.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
10 Dakota Street
Sun 11.00am - 11.30am
OBrien - 8794 0500
Sat 12:00pm - 12:30pm
OBrien - 9707 0556
53 Crepe Avenue
Sat 10:00am - 10:30am Sat 11.00am - 11.30am
OBrien - 9707 0556 OBrien - 8794 0500
CLYDE NORTH 24 Breamlea Way
Sun 11:00am - 11:30am
OBrien - 9707 0556
PAKENHAM
9 Pickerel Avenue
Sat 10.30am - 11.00am Harcourts - 9707 4222
42 Bonnington Boulevard
Sat 10:30am - 11:00am Only Estate Agents - 8786 8889
11 Gladesville Court
Sat 2.00pm - 2.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
POOWONG
12 Barley Crescent
Sat 3.00pm - 3.30pm
11 Gladesville Court
Sun 2.00pm - 2.30pm
OBrien - 8794 0500
65 Nyora Road
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
OBrien - 8794 0500
DANDENONG NTH
com.au
14 Dealbata Lane
Sat & Sun 2.00pm - 4.00pm First National Neilson Partners - 5941 4444
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
HOME FOCUS
PICTURESQUE LIFESTYLE AN outstanding semi-rural parcel in a superb, central location, just minutes from Berwick and Beaconsfield townships. Located on a sealed road, the land enjoys a wonderful northerly aspect, considerable privacy and the enormous aesthetic appeal of a substantial lagoonstyle water body, fed by Brisbane Creek. Previously an orchard with some remaining fruit trees in situ, the land has both irrigation and stock/domestic pumping rights. A diesel pump and 3“
main extends across areas of the land. A choice of excellent homesites exist with opportunity to take in sweeping views towards the Harkaway foothills. The land will capably run horses/cattle etc and its water security may support a more intensive use. Not just a future homesite, this property is located only a stones throw from existing urban developments. Who knows what the future holds for such a prime central holding like this. ●
Address: 24 Payne Road, Beaconsfield, 3807 Price: Expressions of Interest Inspect: By appointment Contact: Peter Watson, 0418 310 524, FIRST NATIONAL NEILSON PARTNERS, BERWICK, 9707 6000
12376621-3-18
HOME ESSENTIALS
Brand New Display Homes Open Now!
Clydevale, Highgrove & Berwick Waters Display Village Open Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed from 12-5pm
12378591-ACM06-18
From $299,200
On Display at Berwick Waters Estate
The Elwood 34.21sq With its Hamptons styling and distinctive weatherboard façade the Elwood blends seamlessly with contemporary living and the charm of yesteryear. With three separate living zones there is space for everyone. You will love the warmth of the timber loors and the quality inishes like high ceilings, feature cornice, High doorways throughout and picture rails, as well as a beautiful feature ireplace to the lounge room for those cold winter nights. The kitchen/ meals/dining area is an entertainment activity hub which includes a stunning kitchen complete with glass fronted display cabinets and a butlers pantry. A stairway leads to your very own attic-style theatre and study/retreat area, proof of the generous living space the Elwood has to offer.
BERWICK WATERS
CLYDEVALE
HIGHGROVE
TIMBERTOP
Littleshore Crescent CLYDE NORTH Melway 131 A9
Welsh Crescent CLYDE NORTH Melway 134 K2
Callow Street CLYDE NORTH Melway 134 K6
Clovelly Way OFFICER Melway 214 E2
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
com.au
Contact: 1300 773 643 or 8768 3600 www.premierbuilders.com.au Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
3
LI NE ST W IN G
LI NE ST W IN G
Proudly Supporting
4/107-109 Old Princes Highway, BeacONsFieLD
5/4-6 Gibb street, Berwick
Neat Unit, ideal Location
Presented To Perfection
1
1
Offers closing Mon 19th Feb at 5pm
Freshly updated and presented to perfection, this spacious 2 bedroom dwelling sits at the rear of a group of 5 single level units in one of Berwick’s most convenient locations. The property features a formal living room with access to a paved north facing courtyard & modern kitchen and bathroom. Ideal for both investors or home occupiers searching for a low maintenance property in the heart of town.
View saturday 11-11:30am (Photo iD required) contact kristen Turner 0410 615 228
LI NE ST W IN G
A centrally located secure investment is on offer to you, perfectly positioned in central Beaconsfield within walking distance to local Beaconsfield shopping hub, public transport, train station and schools. The 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom immaculately kept unit sits with a rural aspect and a large allotment size. A fully fenced yard with low maintenance gardens is private and offers a secure space for pets.
3
2
1
1
Price $450,000 - $475,000 View contact agent contact andrew Brown 0411 043 625
JOIN US FOR A SAUSAGE SIZZLE FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 9AM - 4PM AT BUNNINGS FOUNTAIN GATE Come along to Peake Real Estate’s Sausage Sizzle to help us raise funds for Cancer Council’s Relay for Life.
8 Jomary court, Berwick
SEE YOU THERE!
PEAKE REAL ESTATE
when Location Matters An outstanding opportunity on 713sqm (approx.) to build your dream home in a quiet court location. Within easy walking distance to Berwick Village, St Margaret’s and 1.5kms from Haileybury College Berwick campus and Beaconhills college. Elevated with exceptional views across Berwick and beyond. This block can be sold with plans and permits for a three level, 52sq residence.
Price $585,000 - $635,000
contact sarah James 0419 144 611 syarif Machfud 0413 580 556
18 Langmore Lane BERWICK • 9707 4
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
FUNDRAISING TOWARDS...
View contact agent
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
5300 • peakerealestate.com.au com.au
facebook.com/chrispeakerealestate realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Pakenham
7 Stringybark Circuit
$550,000 - $600,000
FAMILY LIVING – LAKESIDE! Situated in the popular Lakeside Estate is this beautiful family home, featuring four bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk in robe. Massive block – 612m2 ideal for the kids. Formal lounge to the front of the home plus family room at the rear. Well appointed kitchen with oven, hotplates, dishwasher and island bench. Tiled meals area which overlooks the outdoor entertaining area. Ducted heating, split system cooling, ceiling fans, double garage and the list goes on. A great family home which caters for everyone!!
Berwick
83 Jarryd Crescent
$950,000 - $1,045,000
GRAND ON EVERY SCALE!! One of Berwick’s most unique homes, is this stunning family masterpiece with exquisite handmade ceiling pieces. 3 living zones – lounge, pool room & retreat. Generous sized lounge with open fire & mantelpiece. Premium kitchen with granite benches, tiled meals area overlooks outdoor entertaining area with outdoor kitchen & blinds. Comprising 4 bedrooms – main with WIR and FES, secondary bedrooms offer hardwood flooring & built in robes. Pool room with full wet bar. Upstairs retreat with timber flooring overlooking gardens. Separate study with suspended ceiling tiles. Double garage, car port behind the garage, steel shed – concrete floor + carport. Massive 1053m2 block.
Inspect Saturday 10th February 12:00-12:30
Pakenham
25 Villella Drive
$750,000 - $825,000
WOW – YOUR OWN RESORT! It’s like having your own resort! Plenty of living space with formal lounge, open family room, dining/ meals, modern kitchen with granite benches, walk-in scullery and 900mm GHP & electric oven while overlooking the glorious pool, Bali hut & outdoor kitchen area – it’s an eye opener! There’s plenty of room for the kids – 4 bedrooms including FES & WIR to master, double robes to all bedrooms & a well-positioned study (baby room if required). A list of other inclusions – Evaporative cooling, ducted heating- the brightest blue pool that has a feature waterfall, solar heating & is self-cleaning. Decked outdoor area with blinds for all year use. Wow, Wow and Wow!! Inspection will impress!
Inspect Saturday 10th February 2:00-2:30pm
Pakenham
116 Toomuc Valley Road
$355,000 - $400,000
TOOMUC VILLAS - SELLING FAST, ONLY FOUR AVAILABLE • Architect Designed & Craftsman Built • A Quality Development that allows you to move straight in • Quality List Of Inclusions – Fixed Price - Landscaping - NBN Available • 2 Bedrooms With Walk In Robes & Semi-Ensuites. 3 Bedroom Unit With Ensuite & Double Garage • Ideal Opportunity For Investors Or First Home Buyers * Completion Due Late 2018. For Further Details - Steve Hobson 0418 897 411 * Works Commenced
Derrick Brown 0418 317 096 realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Stephen O’Loughlin 0408 591 170
Phil Caswell 0419 882 650 com.au
Steve Hobson 0418 897 411 Thursday, 8 February, 2018
119 Main Street Pakenham |
STAR REAL ESTATE
5
Berwick
4B 2C 3D 2I
Beaconsfield 7 Mahon Avenue Olde Beaconsfield Charm
For Sale
Renovated Family Living
For Sale
Situated on a massive 1211m2 approx block, surrounded by manicured landscaped gardens. Welcoming you into the home is an inviting entrance, sunken lounge and formal dining room. Hostess kitchen with S/S appliances and stone bench tops, overlooking the family meals area. Master bedroom boasts WIR and ensuite. Downstairs you will discover an rumpus room, second laundry and gym/ofice. DLUG with rear roller door, ducted heating, 2 coonaras, alarm, ducted vacuum and garden shed.
$760,000 - $830,000 View Saturday @1.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24492
Boasting established landscaping and a red brick faรงade, on an excellent street in the prominent Bryn Mawr estate, is this exceptional family home. Renovated kitchen includes European appliances, and plenty of bench and cupboard space. Master suite with renovated ensuite and double WIR. Ideal entertainers pergola area, as well as sizeable grassed area for the kids to grow and play. Ducted evap cooling, ducted heating, ducted vacuuming, solar panels, electric gates to side access & internal access to the DLUG.
$890,000 - $970,000 View Saturday @ 12.00pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24482
Matt Doyle M 0423 339 328 P 9707 4222 matt.doyle@harcourts.com.au Katrina Bartlett M 0414 791 161 P 9707 4222 katrina.bartlett@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
3B 2C 2D 2I
Berwick 7 Cindy Court
Debbie Brettoner M 0458 628 085 P 9707 4222 debbie.brettoner@harcourts.com.au Jack Keen M 0416 489 182 P 9707 4222 jack.keen@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
3B 1C 1D 2I
Berwick 8 Willunga Court
Modern Family Entertainer
For Sale
Large Block With Endless Potential
For Sale
Situated on a well proportioned 531m2 block, and only minutes from prestigious schools such as Berwick Fields Primary, Kambrya, Haileybury, Nossal and Beaconhills. Comprising two large living areas, wellappointed kitchen with a dishwasher. The master bedroom is located at the front of the home and comes with a sizeable WIR and ensuite. Outside you have a sizeable grassed area and easy to maintain garden. Other features include ducted heating, double garage and split system air conditioning.
$580,000 - $630,000 View Saturday @ 12.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24323
There is so much to love about this wonderful property sitting on 692m2 of land. Meticulously cared for over the years this home brings a real sense of classical charm. Highlights include; 3 Beds, 1 bath, dining and living area. Open plan kitchen. Pergola and spacious backyard. Remote controlled double car garage. Ducted heating and split system air-conditioning. Within close proximity to Eden Rise shopping centre, prestigious schools, public transport, Casey hospital and medical facilities.
$560,000 - $610,000 View Saturday @ 2.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24488
Katrina Bartlett M 0414 791 161 P 9707 4222 katrina.bartlett@harcourts.com.au Brad Nicholls M 0417 324 711 P 9707 4222 brad.nicholls@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
harcourts.com.au 6
4B 2C 4D 2I
Berwick 24 John Fisher Drive
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Katrina Bartlett M 0414 791 161 P 9707 4222 katrina.bartlett@harcourts.com.au Ryan Wallace M 0432 625 549 P 9707 4222 ryan.wallace@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
www.berwick.harcourts.com.au com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Berwick
4B 2C 2D 1H 2I
Berwick 19 Trovita Drive
5B 6C 5D 3I
Berwick 31 Hillgrove Crescent
Luxury Living in Prestigious Berwick
For Sale
The Pinnacle of Family Living
Auction
Impressive 38sq home with expansive open plan living and stunning park views. Hostess kitchen with S/S appliances and Caesarstone benchtops. High ceilings, luxury finishes and large central terrace for year-round entertaining. Master Suite with huge WIR and ensuite with double vanity. Creature comforts include Ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, alarm system, intercom, front terrace & internal access. Close to prestigious schools, Eden Rise, Berwick Village and all amenities.
$750,000 - $820,000 View Saturday @ 11.15am harcourts.com.au/VBW24486
Located in the distinguished Eden Rise estate, is this spectacular family home, with an abundance of space and versatility. Kitchen with S/S appliances, stone benchtops and a butler’s pantry. Master suite boasts ensuite with twin basin, oversized shower and twin WIR. Pergola entertaining area with ceiling fans and element blockers. Solar heated swimming pool with frameless gating. Central heating, evap cooling, side access X 2, internal access to TLUG with rear roller door and driveway parking.
Saturday 17th February at 2.00pm View Saturday @12.45pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24484
Debbie Doyle M 0458 628 085 P 9707 4222 debbie.brettoner@harcourts.com.au Jack Keen M 0416 489 182 P 9707 4222 jack.keen@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
Narre Warren South 31 - 32 Jindalee Court
4B 2C 3D 2I
Debbie Brettoner M 0458 628 085 P 9707 4222 debbie.brettoner@harcourts.com.au Jack Keen M 0416 489 182 P 9707 4222 jack.keen@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
4B 2C 4D 2I
Berwick 2 Northgate Drive
Exclusive Victorian Lifestyle
Auction
Exceptional Prestigious Living
For Sale
Beautiful acre allotment with picturesque established gardens. Light-filled modern kitchen featuring stone benchtops and stainless-steel appliances. Outstanding in-ground pool (10x3m) with a fantastic undercover decked area and pool room. Soaring 9 t. ceilings, stunning polished timber floorboards and beautiful fireplaces. Double garage with enormous work shop area and additional carport area.
Saturday 17th February at 11.00am View Saturday @ 1.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24452
The heart of the home boasts open plan living, including hostess kitchen with S/S appliances. Spacious family meals, formal dining room, formal lounge room and study. On the second floor you will find a massive retreat, 4 bedrooms and master with WIR and ensuite. Externally discover an alfresco overlooking beautiful lawns and low maintained gardens. Ducted heating, split system air-conditioning and double lock up garage with rear roller door for access to the backyard.
$750,000 - $825,000 View Saturday @ 12.30pm harcourts.com.au/VBW24476
Brad Nicholls M 0417 324 711 P 9707 4222 brad.nicholls@harcourts.com.au Ryan Wallace M 0432 625 549 P 9707 4222 ryan.wallace@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
harcourts.com.au realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Matt Doyle M 0423 339 328 P 9707 4222 matt.doyle@harcourts.com.au Debbie Brettoner M 0458 628 085 P 9707 4222 debbie.brettoner@harcourts.com.au Harcourts Franchise / Berwick 30 High Street
www.berwick.harcourts.com.au com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
7
Beaconsield Upper
4A 2B 2D
33 Stoney Creek road A truly superb parcel with an older style ‘contemporary’ weatherboard home nestled into a leafy fringed setting. Sure, the house may have seen better days, however, creative & imaginative types will see its enormous potential for modernization. Add to this the prospect of a further subdivision of the land into 2 lots (STCA) & all the ingredients for a rewarding project are here. The property is serviced by mains water & sewer & its 2nd road frontage to Lenne Rd presents plenty of options for rear yard access & further shedding. Upper Beaconsfield is increasingly popular with families seeking a less urban environment without sacrificing convenience of access to schools, shops & transport. An opportunity awaits you’re here!
aUCTIoN
Maryknoll
oicer
7 ravendene Court
13 Kooyong Close
This 8,000m2 block is positioned at the top of Ravendene Court with panoramic views. The original stable block, hayshed & post/rail yard are useful additions. Sealed road, power & mains water at the boundary & NBN infrastructure in place.
8
For Sale INSPeCT: By appointment 660000 710000 Nyall reene 0409 560 778
aUCTIoN Saturday 17th March 12PM INSPeCT: Saturday 2:00PM Jack Hawkins 0429 837 966 Peter Watson 0418 105 402
4A 2B 2D
Picture perfect ex-display with all the “must have” features completed to first class standard. Multiple living areas, sensational outdoor living with gas log fire & BBQ, huge bedrooms, oversized garage, complete landscaping on 512m2.
For Sale INSPeCT: Saturday 12:00PM 665000 731000 Nyall reene 0409 560 778
Narre Warren
Berwick
Pakenham
9705 4888
9707 6000 neilsonpartners.com.au
5941 4444
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
ljhooker.com.au
NARRE WARREN SOUTH 3 Grandview Terrace
4
2
1
A Home with loads of Character If you are looking for a place to call home that oozes charm and isn’t like all the rest then put this at the top of your list this weekend. With hardwood timber floors and carpeted bedrooms, this home boasts high ceilings and has a Coonara wood heater in the formal lounge, 4 spacious bedrooms plus a loft that could be used as an additional bedroom or living area and creature comforts including ducted heating and split system cooling.
overlooks the family living area. The master suite has an ensuite, walk-in robes and a ceiling fan. For those who love the outdoors, you will be spoiled for choice with the three decking areas, one undercover for all your entertaining needs, garage for the car or the garden tools and set in a quiet location within walking distance to schools, Casey central and public transport. With wonderful views to enjoy, come and have a look at this lovely home!
The spacious hostess kitchen is complete with gas cooktop, fan forced wall oven and a walk-in pantry, the kitchen also
| | | | | | | | |
Narre Warren South 7 Chesil Court
Price Range $685,000-$750,000 View Saturday 10th February 2018 12:00 - 12:30pm/
Jaime-Leigh Aziret Narre Warren South 8785 0377 Shop 20, Casey Central Shopping Centre, 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road
4
2
2
Charming home on Chesil If you’re looking for a home in a quiet location, that’s close to all amenities then this one is for you! This four bedroom plus study home is tucked away in a sought after location. The master at the front boasts walk in robe and ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are at the rear of the home and all have built in robes. With formal lounge and family living area, there is also a hostess style kitchen with gas cook top, fan forced wall oven and dishwasher that will be great for all the family get togethers. For those who enjoy the outdoors the pergola area will undoubtedly be the setting for many
BBQ’S on those warm night and after a big day you can look forward to coming home and relaxing in the spa with your favorite people and a refreshing beverage. Outdoors you have a garden shed, cleverly placed so you can get changed privately for the spa, water tank, enough room for the pets and a swing set too. Keep cool inside with two split systems and ducted heating for the cooler months. All of this, within walking distance to schools, parks and Casey Central. Make sure to come inspect on Saturday!
| | | | | | | | |
Price Range $595,000 - $650,000 View Saturday 10th February 2:20pm - 2:40pm/
Jaime-Leigh Aziret Narre Warren South 8785 0377 Shop 20, Casey Central Shopping Centre, 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road
All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
J_FPB
nobody does it better® com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
9
HOME FOCUS
HOME FOCUS
AN ACRE OF UNLIMITED POTENTIAL This is your chance to purchase this oneacre property in a sought-after area of Narre Warren South. In a fantastic location, close to all amenities with room for the whole family, the caravan, the boat and motorbikes too. A very flat corner block with two bitumen road frontages. Perfectly suited for rezoning to half-acre blocks (subject to council approval). ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 6-8 Hillsmeade Drive, Narre Warren South, 3805 Inspect: By Appointment Price: $1,500,000 Description: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage, 1 study Contact: Peter Ferguson 0419 559 449 and Penny Ferguson, 0412 559 405, OBRIEN REAL ESTATE, NARRE WARREN, 8794 0500
EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE ON PERFECT ACRE AS soon as you enter the private ornamental pear-lined driveway you will know that this is a home with exceptional credentials and placed among one of Beaconsfield’s best kept secrets. Boasting over 50 squares under roof on over an acre of flat landscaped gardens, the executive presentation flows from every corner. A multitude of family-focused living areas stretches across four zones, allowing the perfect blend of day to day living with separate areas to accommodate all lifestyles. Timber bi-fold doors lead onto an undercover alfresco with outdoor spa – leading onto a lush grassed backyard – ready to sink the pool or enjoy the established rural surrounds. Rural aspects feature from every window with a total of five bedrooms or four plus a study, with a magnificent master suite cleverly zoned to one end of the home complete with his ’n’ hers walk in robes and an ensuite with spa, frameless double shower and double blackwood vanity with granite tops.
Magnificent entry from a resort-style portico, nine-foot ceilings, solid timber skirting boards, imported Italian tiles, heavy timber doors – all exuding the premium quality that is this owner-built residence. A light and bright blackwood kitchen topped in granite benches and splashbacks featuring the best in Kleenmaid appliances, induction cooktop and a butler’s pantry that will please any budding chef. External features of two great-sized garden sheds, fenced vegie patch and a variety of fruit trees. Extras include Daikin Inverter zoned ducted heating and refrigerated cooling, ducted vacuum and full alarm system. An oversized remote garage with internal access with the added bonus of a dedicated home office with separate entrance – many options here for teenage retreat, or in-law accommodation. A luxury executive residence that has been classically inspired and built to last. Admire this home with confidence. ●
www.clarkRE.com.au
AUCTION
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 31 Thomas Street, Beaconsfield, 3807 Inspect: Saturday, 1.00pm-1.30pm Price: On application Description: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 garage, 1 study Contact: Nick McDonald, 0403 697 059, PEAKE REAL ESTATE 9707 5300 R&H. Shop 111A Casey Shopping Centre, Narre Warren South
WARRAGUL / 3 Smith Street
9704 2533
$1,350,000 - $1,450,000
Call Peter Clark 0418 599 432 Inspect By Appointment
Superb Investment Freehold First built circa 1889 as the home of the “Bank of London”, this spectacular building dominates the streetscape with its Italianate architectural influence and prominent frontage. Located in the heart of Warragul’s bustling CBD, boasting both Smith Street frontage as well as rear lane access to the on-site carpark, this impressive building spans over an enviable 496m2 (approx.) allotment. Stunning features throughout remind you of the buildings heritage with 15ft ornate ceilings the highlight inside. Currently the property is let by two separate tenants; ground floor to a café and 1st floor to hairdressing salon, both of which feature long term tenancy agreements.
30 Denver Drive, Narre Warren 4
Atention all First Home Buyers/Investors Open
Saturday @ 2:00-2:30
sought after location and ofers: 4 bedrooms (main with full ensuite) large study/5th bedroom, lounge room,
Further details
Alex Bartolo 0412 216 890 or
kitchen with pantry, spacious combined meals / family area, two bathrooms, two toilets, laundry and internal
AUCTION / Friday 23rd February at 2.00pm (onsite) TERMS / 10% Deposit, Balance in 30/60/90 days
33 Smith St Warragul
40 Princes Way Drouin
Call 03 5623 6466
Call 03 5625 1671
2
Here is a great opportunity for the irst home buyers or investors to purchaser this large family home in a most
2
Maureen Bartolo 0414 514 118
access to double lock-up garage all on a good sized allotment of land.
Auction Date
Location is second to none being close to all amenities including Schools, Shops / fountain gate, and transport.
Oice 24/7 days a week on 03 9704-2533
Saturday 24th February 2018 @ 2:00pm
rh.com.au/narre warren south 12376728-RA04-18
10
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
South East
“The difference between a good price and a great price is a great estate agent”
Why list with one, when you can list and sell with all?
Coming Soon
Coming Soon
Healesville
Imagine if you could list your property for sale with multiple real estate agencies.
Narre Warren
Imagine if those agencies were able to cross sell with each other. Imagine all those agencies working
12375314-LB05-18
together to bring you the best buyer in the marketplace.
Welcome to the Eview Group, Australia’s most exciting real estate network!
To sell with our dedicated team... call today on 03 8794 1200 Recognised for our commitment to excellence from the REB (Real Estate Business Awards) rankin in the op Sales ofices in ustralia for the fourth year runnin.
“Your local agents” for.. Berwick, Narre Warren, Narre Warren South, Narre Warren North, Beaconsield, Oficer, Endeavour Hills , Hallam & Hampton Park
eview.com.au realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Call now on 03 8794 1200
Why list with one, when you can list with all com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
11
Berwick 3/60 Gardiner Street
Ideal investment in central Berwick. For sale. $570,000 - $620,000 Nestled in a leafy street in the heart of Berwick this single storey townhouse is presented to perfection. Featuring: • 3 bedrooms the master with full en-suite and walk in robe • Well-appointed kitchen with stone tops and white cabinetry and S/S appliances • The open plan living area has timber floors and opens out to the outdoor alfresco • Double glass doors open up to the Private alfresco and garden ideal for entertaining
F3 G2 H2 9707 0556 56-58 High Street Berwick obrienrealestate.com.au Sharon McMillan 0417 755 517 Michelle Crawford 0431 137 021
Berwick 5b Tilba Court
Here’s a little ripper.
For sale. $500,000 - $550,000 If you are starting out, investing or downsizing, don’t miss this little ripper set in the heart of Timbarra • 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 living areas • Open plan kitchen/meals area • Decked Pergola, big backyard • Double garage, side access Offering total privacy, it’s definitely one to add to your inspection list; it’s a little ripper and ready to go.
F3 G1 H2 9707 0556 56-58 High Street Berwick obrienrealestate.com.au Inspect Sat 1:00-1.30pm Gerard McRae 0409 400 635 Catherine McRae 0438 634 246 12
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Officer 10 Dakota Street
All the bells and whistles. For sale. $695,000 - $764,500 Situated opposite attractive parklands in a quiet pocket of Officer is this fabulous 4-bedroom family home plus study nook and featuring 4 spacious living zones. • Stunning kitchen with granite benches • Theatre room, kids retreat & triple garage Situated in the Central Park Estate you’ll be located just a short drive to the Monash Freeway, Arena Shopping Centre with its plethora of shops and local schools & transport.
F4 G2 H3 I1 8794 0500 32 Overland Drive Narre Warren obrienrealestate.com.au Steve Harrison 0407 800 915 Andrew Ward 0439 966 300
Pakenham 14 Dealbata Lane
Opportunity knocks but once…. For sale. $395,00 - $434,500 This one’s ready to go; overlooking parkland; it is presentation perfect & has a very homely feel boasting • 3 bed plus study, 2 bathroom • 2 spacious, bright living areas • Well-appointed stone kitchen • Slit system heating & cooling • Alfresco & Double garage There’s nothing to do here, but move in. It’s clean; it’s light and bright & ready for a new owner.
F3 G2 H2 I1 9707 0556 56-58 High Street Berwick obrienrealestate.com.au Inspect Sat 12:00-12.30pm Gerard McRae 0409 400 635 Catherine McRae 0438 634 246 realestate.starcommunity.com.au
com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
13
Berwick 24 Melville Park Drive
Hampton Park 114 Pound Road
For sale.
9707 0556
For sale.
8794 0500
Contact Agent
56-58 High Street, Berwick obrienrealestate.com.au Alistair Boyle 0488 588 894 Daniel Boyle 0488 788 894
• 3 bedrooms with all double built in robs. • Central bathroom recently renovated & dual access toilet • New kitchen with ample of storage • Separate meals area Short distance to Hampton park shopping centre, train station, schools & parkland.
32 Overland Drive, Narre Warren obrienrealestate.com.au Micky Sidhu 0423 230 310 Vats Jaitly 0430 050 566
• Boasting 4 bedrooms, including an extralarge master and guest room with full ensuite and walk in robe. • An immense amount of storage with 3 car + garage and workshop. • Spacious and easily maintained 737m2
F4 G3 H3
F3 G1 H2
Narre Warren South 24 England Walk
Pakenham 7 Perry Court
For sale.
8794 0500
For sale.
9707 0556
$540,000 - $590,000
32 Overland Drive, Narre Warren obrienrealestate.com.au Micky Sidhu 0423 230 310 Vats Jaitly 0430 050 566
$530,000 - $580,000
56-58 High Street, Berwick obrienrealestate.com.au Wayne Nelson 0419 343 578
• 3 spacious bedrooms, plus study master with En-suite and walk in robe • Multiple living areas including front formal and meals area • Bright kitchen features plenty of bench top and cupboard space
F3 G2 H4 I1 14
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
• • • • • •
3 bed, 2 bath, DLUG Metricon serenity 21 build Modern kitchen, high ceilings Decked pergola, 438sqm block Ducted heating and split AC Stainless appliances, security system
F3 G2 H2 com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
Properties for lease. Beaconsfield 21 Copper Beech Road Berwick 12 Abercrombie Street 17 Hawksbury Street 33 Tyrell Place 46 Highfield Avenue 7 Laburnum Street 42 Jane Street 3 Redmore Court 25 Thornley Drive 12 Kramer Drive 2/79 Strathaven Drive 36 Jerilderie Drive 6 Blake Street 5 Rodlarni Crescent 4 Florence Avenue 2/23 Farnborough Way 44 Collins Crescent 48 Edgbaston Circuit 94 Golf Links Road
$520 pw $495 pw $400 pw $360 pw $450 pw $450 pw $440 pw $480 pw $460 pw $365 pw $370 pw $380 pw $450 pw $430 pw $355 pw $360 pw $460 pw $490 pw
$450 pw $420 pw
$375 pw
Cranbourne East 108 Lineham Drive 44 Heather Grove
$400 pw $400 pw
Cranbourne North 11 Frances Crescent
$375 pw
Doveton 7 Grevillia Street
$310 pw
Endeavour Hills 39 Georgette Crescent 8 Spinosa Close 2/7 Bramwell Close 2 Rossiter Avenue
$470 pw $410 pw $330 pw $380 pw
Frankston North 62 Armata Crescent 64 Armata Crescent
$460 pw $460 pw
Hampton Park 134 Warana Drive 10 Arnica Drive 1 Horton Drive 79 Strong Drive
$330 pw $370 pw $380 pw $340 pw
Officer 26 Brook Way 13 Avebury Place 4 Juniper Street
$445 pw $340 pw $370 pw
Narre Warren 97 Darling Way 28 Kent Road 5 Redgum Place 34 Ohio Crescent 29 Franleigh Drive 4 Rosaleen Court 10 Onyx Court
$340 pw $340 pw $370 pw $385 pw $350 pw $370 pw $330 pw
Narre Warren South 1-3 Hillsmeade Drive 1/20 Damon Close 8 Kirra Court 75 Shrives Road 2 Lighthorse Crescent
$495 pw $470 pw $395 pw $480 pw $360 pw
Pakenham 38 Bluehills Boulevard 30 Sarton Link 22 Bronzewing Street 21 Moore Mews 15 Cohens Way
$360 pw $370 pw $350 pw $360 pw $360 pw
12378743-EPJ07-18
Clyde North 27 Dexter Crescent 15 Murgese Circuit
$400 pw
Carrum 2/17 Church Road
Providing outstanding service for both landlords and tenants. Narre Warren 32 Overland Drive 8794 0500
Endeavour Hills Shop 41 Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre 9706 0556
Berwick 56-58 High Street 9707 0556
obrienrealestate.com.au realestate.starcommunity.com.au
com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR REAL ESTATE
15
Real estate with a difference.
It’s the importance we place on our people behind the property that ensures we get the best result. Narre Warren Shop 7 & 8, 32 Overland Drive 8794 0500
Berwick 56-58 High Street 9707 0556
obrienrealestate.com.au 12378744-RA07-18
16
STAR REAL ESTATE
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
com.au
realestate.starcommunity.com.au
NEWS
Ready for peak attempt By Brendan Rees "A Narre Warren South mother and her teenage son are united in walking part the way up Everest to raise awareness for suicide prevention. Jenni Walden says she's not great with heights whereas her son Mitchell, 17, loves hiking. "I've never done anything like this before, it's completely new to both of us," says Ms Walden. The duo is heading to Everest base camp in memory of their friend, Nick Sangston who died by suicide in April, 2016, aged 17. Ms Walden says Nick and her son formed a close friendship as members of the First Cranbourne Scout Group where she was also a group leader. "They did a lot of hiking, camping and everything together." Prior to Nick's passing, Ms Walden says Mitchell and Nick made a pact that they would scale Mount Everest after both receiving scouting medallions. "This is something those boys wanted to do together and even though he can't be with us we're going up there for him." The 15-day trek in March will take them on a journey through the Himalayan mountain range to the base camp at more than 5000 metres altitude. Ms Walden says preparing for the trip has enabled them to reconnect with Nick's family; something they haven't done since the funeral. "They would like us to take something of Nick's up with us, to leave up there which is great." "There's a memorial before you get to base camp. She (Nick's mother) said 'do you think you could take the medallion as high as you're going and then bring it back down to the memorial?' I went OK, great let's do that." "We spoke to Scouts Victoria and they are actually going to provide us with a replica of Nick's scout medallion." Ms Walden says the Everest hike will be
Jenni Walden and her son Mitchell Walden hit the gym as they prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. 177385 a challenge for both of them but are training hard in preparation for the trek. "I'm super, super excited but also nervous about the fear of the unknown," she said. "We're doing a lot of walking, obviously in our hike boots and carrying packs. We both go to a personal trainer so we've increased our sessions." "I'm not great with heights so walking over the suspension bridges is going to be an enjoyable experience for the first couple times I imagine." A $5000 grant from Nova Entertainment will also help kick-start their trip which Ms Walden says will be a "fantastic way to honour a scouting brother and to bring some happiness back into our life." City of Casey Council are throwing their support behind Ms Walden and her son's aim to prevent youth suicide and promote mental health awareness. "We can't shy away from it anymore because unfortunately it has happened," she said. Anyone wishing to donate and help support Ms Walden and Mitchell's trip please contact Jenni Walden on: 0413 992 206.
Jenni Walden and her son Mitchell Walden train hard in the gym in preparation for their exciting trip to Mount Everest where they will trek to the base camp in March. 177385 Pictures: GARY SISSONS.
FAMILY FRIENDLY SHOPPING • FREE School Holidays Activities • Safe Playground with Cafe’s nearby • Loads of FREE Parking PROUDLY OWNED BY
/EdenRis eVillage FOR THE LA FOLLOW TEST US O FACEBOO N K
With over 40 specialty stores, plus Coles and Aldi we are not too big, not too small. Visit us today at: 1 O’Shea Road, Berwick VIC 3806
PROUDLY MANAGED BY
/edenrisevillage edenrisevillage.com.au 12359745-31-17
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 31
NEWS
Abigail and Amelia already looking right at home in the classroom. 177152
Sharon is all smiles on her first day. 177181
Alison shows off her arty side. 177152
Big steps for starters By Kyra Gillespie There has been a mixture of apprehension and excitement in the air for many local families, whose littlest members started their first day of school this week. Preps across Pakenham donned their toobig uniforms, packed their oversized backpacks with fresh books and stationary and set out for their big day. There were tears from students - and some
parents - according to Pakenham Consolidated School principal Katrina Stewart. "It was their first day yesterday and naturally there were a few apprehensive families," Ms Stewart said. "There were a couple of tears shed from students and parents, but everyone settled into the swing of things quickly. "It was one of the smoothest starts I've seen at foundation level."
To help ease the 'empty nest' feeling that so many parents can relate to when dropping their children off for the first time, the school hosted a Foundation Parents Morning Tea. "A lot of parents get a bit of an empty feeling after having their kids at home for so long, so we hosted a lovely morning tea. "The event was very much appreciated by the parents." Pakenham Consolidated already has big
plans in store for their youngest students, with an excursion to Warrook Farm already locked in this month. "We'll be putting all 106 students on a bus to visit the farm. "We don't usually think of putting them on a bus in the first term, but we want to ensure their first year of school is full of excitement. "We're really looking forward to the year ahead."
FOCUS ON … EDUCATION AND OPEN DAYS
The screens that divide us Education
matters ROB KELLY multimedia teacher at Berwick Lodge Primary School
It’s a debate that divides opinion. How much is too much? From looking at our mobile devices and computer monitors in the workplace to watching television or using an iPad at home, it’s now almost impossible to avoid screen time. It is the way we live our 21st century lives - as we are surrounded by artificial screens and digital displays of all shapes and sizes - all of which are emitting potentially dangerous levels of light energy. The question on many people’s minds now is, are we doing enough to enforce limitations on our children’s screen time? As school has just
2018 SCHOOL TOURS THURSDAY 8 FEBRUARY THURSDAY 26 APRIL WEDNESDAY 9 MAY MONDAY 18 JUNE THURSDAY 26 JULY MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 11 OCTOBER
F ie dly, suppo ive a d safe environment P epa i g hild e fo thei futures Learning together as a team Pa e t a d o involvement
St Margaret’s School, Gloucester Avenue Berwick Coeducational Pre-Prep to Year 6 and Girls Year 7 to 12
Berwick Grammar School, Tivendale Road "vwViÀ Boys Year 7 to 12
u ity
I ovaive u i ulu p og a s
All tours commence at 9.15 am.
Oppo tu iies a d e uity fo all hild e 12378739-6-18
Bookings essential, visit www.stmargarets.vic.edu.au
resume for thousands of children around the country, now is a good time to set boundaries and to shine a (natural) light on the situation at home and in the classroom. Restricting a child’s screen time at home and school can be challenging for parents and educators alike. I have seen children have meltdowns and screaming fits because they are told they cannot use an iPad or computer in the classroom. Forget 1927’s pop song “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream“ - as “I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for iScreens“ is more appropriately in sync with today’s youth. However, setting boundaries and rules pertaining to screen time for children at home will help them develop other important life skills - as will completing chores, outdoor activities and advanced social interactions. At school, educators are encouraged to promote student engagement in differentiated ways - balancing a student’s learning across a technological and non-technological tightrope of subjects. Balance is key.
Outside hou s a e a d leisu e a iviies
We strive for success through fostering elaio ships uilt upo i teg ity a d e uity a d e a i g the ou age to pu sue ou d ea . Contact details: Principal: Mr Christopher Short 72 Viewgrand Drive, Berwick 3806 Phone: 9707 7799 Fax: 9707 7700 Email: Berwick.chase.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Web: www.berwickchaseps.vic.edu.au 12378757-HM07-18
32 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
GROW BUSINESS … Casey Cardinia Region
Walking the talk for kids By Narelle Coulter Heads turn when John McMahon roars into the carpark of the Waterman Business Centre in Narre Warren on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. John is bald, covered in tattoos, wears black jeans and sleeveless black hoodies and has piercings in both ears. His love of motorcycles and his plain talking, no-bullshit attitude has helped him build a successful business turning around the lives of troubled teenage boys and their families. John, aka The Rev, is the founder of Motov8, a business that takes him into schools around the country to give motovational talks to boys aged 11-17. Driven by his own troubled background, John is now expanding Motov8 to include seminars, workshops, one on one coaching, a clothing line and a book. Motov8 was born nine years ago when John was working as a chaplain for the MotoGP and World Super Bikes. He had also been involved in a company called California Superbike School which taught people how to corner motorcycles and go fast from a scientific point of view. “Sitting there on Phillip Island it dawned on me the very same principles a professional racer draws on to not only stay on track but win apply in real life.“ John was employed as chaplain at Kambrya College at the time and was looking for something different where he could have a greater influence on the lives of disengaged teenagers. He left Kambrya, took a part time chaplaincy role at Berwick Primary School, and devoted his spare time to launching Motov8. “I’d been kicked out of two high schools as a teenager so I had no idea about business,“ he cheerfully admits. “I needed to learn how to put a website together, how to market, I didn’t have the money to brand all my stuff to the point where I wanted to but I was very secure in my brand. “I was Mr Motov8 long before I had the cars and bikes and clothing, but I had a vision to have that stuff and use it and leverage it and grow my business.“ John’s story is integral to his business success. Born in Belfast, he moved to Berwick with his family when he was 11. “Everyone loved my accent and I had a crowd of people around me but after my accent disappeared people started treating me differently. I was teased because I was fat. They called me McFat. “I’m actually not bitter about that, I’m sort of glad it happened because it took me on my journey.“
John addresses a group of high school students. Kicked out of school for skipping class, stealing and graffiti he got a job as an apprentice pastry chef. After night shift, he would sleep then catch a train to Dandenong where he hooked up with a gang. “There was lot of fighting, theft, lots of destruction of property. “At 18 I was a mess. I was a liar, a thief and everything was catching up with me.“ A failed suicide attempt was the low point until a youth leader took John under his wing, giving him the time and attention his own father had failed to provide. His mentor encourage John to speak to a youth group. “At end of it in the car on the way home he said ’Mate, I’ve spoken with hundreds of kids and young people but you are going to speak with thousands’. No one had ever said anything to me like that other than my mum telling me she loved me. “That was 26 years ago and I can’t tell you how many thousands of young people I have spoken to now.“ John knew he had a product that could solve a problem, he just had to convince schools that his seminars were value for money. “I needed to learn how to deliver my value proposition to schools. Schools are very big on data. I had to basically say to them you can spend this money on me now, which might seems a lot, or you can spend 10 or 15 times that amount over the life of their education.“ John tells teenage boys his story, grabbing their attention with his appearance, his shoot from the hip style and his Harley and racing bikes which are all part of his finely calibrated presentations. “I zig when everyone else is zagging. I’m disruptive, I’m memorable and I’m authentic. “I wanted to help young males make smarter, more informed choices. The lack of social and emotional intelligence are the two big deficits in young people’s lives. Most young males can’t shake someone’s hand properly and look them in the eye. Over connected and out of balance and parents are lost as to what to do.“
Want to prepare government or corporate tenders and applications?
John McMahon has turned his difficult childhood into a thriving business. John also wants to inspire boys to be entreprenurs. No one taught him about entreprensurship when he was a kid and he wants others to be inspired by his unorthodox professional journey to pursue their dreams too. And those who inspire him? He nominates Richard Branson, Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone. John has big goals for Motov8. He wants it to be a household name in Australia and admires the brand reach of Red Bull and Virgin. Last month he met with a PR agency in Sydeny hoping to lift his personal profile. He admires the media work of Michael Carr-Gregg but would like to be an alternative voice in the
child psychology space. John is dictating a book, with the typically confronting title Screw You. He hopes the book will be out by July. “It’s given me a great laugh because I never imagined myself as an author,“ he said, grinning. His clothing range will be officially launched at Melbourne’s Ego Expo this month. He wants to expand his seminars and his brand to NZ, the UK and US. “I want to be known for helping young guys turn their lives around and the lives of others around.“
Let me guide you through the process so you can submit an application. I understand the language of government and business and have knowledge and experience that will improve your chances of success”.
Jo Brownlee 12374940-DJ07-18
Talk with me today… let me be part of the solution.
0400 246 946 www.futureperspective.com.au Casey Cardinia Region berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
BROUGHT TO YOU BY CITY OF CASEY, CARDINIA SHIRE AND STAR NEWS GROUP Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 33
networkclassifieds.com.au Trades & Services
Place your ad in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au V Trades Business Profile
V Appliance Repairs
APPLIANCE REPAIRS
s Grow your busines with Trades and Services
Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Fax: 03 5945 0667 Email: sales@networkclassifieds.com.au (include your name, address and phone number)
0426 274 400 Micro Power Appliances V Awnings, Blinds & Curtains
We accept payment by: VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS (1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local office)
From plumbers to pest control, carpet cleaning to building services, dry cleaning to computer repairs, lawn mowing and more, Network Classifieds has been connecting local businesses with the local community with our Trades and Services each week.
Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...
♦ 5HEHGGLQJ 3RLQWLQJ ♦ 3 UHVVXUH &OHDQLQJ ♦ )OH[LEOH 3RLQWLQJ ♦ 5HVSU D\LQJ ♦ 4XDOLILHG 5RRI 7LOHU ♦ *XW WHU DQG )DFLD ♦ 3HQVLRQHU 'LVFRXQW ♦ 1R MRE 5HSODFHPHQW WRR VPDOO
9700 1899 - 0439 931 138
12376213-LB03-18
NEED A LOCAL COOLING & HEATING REPAIRER?
FREE QUOTES
Call: 0435 070 449 V Bobcat/Earthmoving
12338156-HM05-17
REPAIRS of all types of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration By qualified Refrigeration Mechanic
Pensioner Discounts s Air Conditioning s Split Systems Get ready s Evaporative for summer!!! Evaporative Cooler Cooling
VULCAN BONAIRE SPECIALIST Heating / Evaporative Cooling
Pat Ferguson 0417 277 220
We Can Fix It
V Builders & Building Services
Hampton Park
Established 1989 Commercial & Domestic
grant@aircoolservices.com.au
OVEN REPAIRS WE’LL FIX ANY ELECTRIC OVEN SPECIALISING IN: • CHEF • WESTINGHOUSE • SIMPSON • MODERN MAID • ST GEORGE Low fixed Service Call No Labour Charge
Trades & Services section of Network Classifieds.
STOVES PLUS 9707 0248 Your advert can appear in print and online!
BERWICK
C754253-SJ1-10
0437 400 050
V Appliance Repairs
C643075-JM27-8
Find local work with an advert in the
7 Service 7 Maintenance 7 Installation 7
PROJECT Dimensions
12321693-HM36-16
12334259-ACM49-16
AU41455
& Maintenance service
Phone Des: 0419 541 719 A.H. 9705 2463
Airconditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Services Contact Grant for all enquiries
Building
Extensions - Renovations - Bathroom Refurbs & Shopfitting
Mobile: 0410 598 443
Service Specials See website for details
CALL WAYNE FOR FREE QUOTE • 9769 5432 • 0438 085 075
CARPORTS DECKING LANDSCAPING RETAINING WALLS • PERGOLAS • FENCING • CONCRETING • • • •
Employment section of Network Classifieds.
Place Your Classified Ads Online
1300 666 808 // sales@networkclassifieds.com.au
networkclassifieds.com.au 34 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
12326756-RC41-16
12363119-PB35-17
Jack 0409 962 211
12369445-KC43-17
Be cool this summer
Mini digger, Excavator, Tipper Shrub & small tree removal Mulch delivery & spreading Concrete cutting & removal Rubbish removal & more... Reliable.
V Air Conditioning
Lic 44339
www.fairbairns.com.au
0407 319 044
C698645-JM13-9
V Air Conditioning
31 years experience
9702 4410
Call 1300 666 808
www.settlementplumbing.com.au LIC. 33033
REC 17042 PIC 38148 AU 06212
V Bathroom & Kitchens
1189423-HM27-15
Evaporative cooling / ducted heating service and repairs
SETTLEMENT
TIGHT ACCESS
BRIVIS / VULCAN / BONAIRE / CELAIR / BREEZE AIR Specialising in air conditioning and heating
PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING
“I am more than happy with the service and results I get from advertising locally” - Dean
1141647-RC26-14
NEW RIDGE ROO F RESTORATION
V Air Conditioning
Steve on 0407 704 213
25 years experience in all types of
COMPLETE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS
12353058-DJ21-17
Trades: 5pm Tuesday Classifieds: 11am Wednesday
Window Furnishings
Speak to our classified team and find out how easy it is to advertise. Start building your brand today and be seen every week in Network Classifieds Trades and Services.
DEADLINES
12369695-ACM43-17
Online: networkclassifieds.com.au (24/7)
UÊ7>Ã }Ê >V iÃÊUÊ Ã Ü>Ã iÀÃÊ UÊ ÀÞiÀÃÊUÊ iVÌÀ VÊ"Ûi ÃÊ UÊPensioners Discount
12377935-HM05-18
Placing your classified advert is so easy...
12376637-ACM02-18
V Deadline
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Trades & Services
Place your ad in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL FREE QUOTE ANY TIME RING 9700 4378 C63804-BG25-8
Phone 0419 775 259 or 8751 4016 v
Steel Fencing & Gates
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
Call Eric 0417 594 349
12347031-PB15-17
Call: 0412 529 554
Timber - Steel - Colourbond
ALLTYPES FENCING & GATES We do it with conďŹ dence ฀
ABN 94 981 793 682 ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
GRANT: 0412 431 263
฀
฀
฀
฀
V Carpe ters
AUZ FENCING
฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀
฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀
Call James 0419 158 660
DD ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
Lic. 265969C
General Classifieds ฀
฀
Rec: 17824 • Entensions/Refurbishments • Switchboard Upgrades/Safety Switches Specialising in all Electrical Installations • House Rewires FREE QUOTES • Phone/Data/TV & CCTV No Job too big or small • Oven & Hot Plate Repairs • Hot Water Service Repairs www.jlhuttelectrical.com.au • Security Alarms • AC Installations
section of Network Classifieds.
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
12367547-HM41-17
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
Professional Carpet Steam Cleaning
฀
฀
฀
Great prices
Pensioner discounts
฀
Walk on straight away
High Tech, Powerful Machine!
9706 3957 7 Days a Week
All types of concreting 25 years’ experience
Phone Ashleigh 0414 543 094
C1105830-BM03-14
CASEY CARPET CLEANING CALIFORNIA 15 years experience Fully qualified and insured
0401 234 672 or 9799 7229 www.caseycarpetcleaning.com.au
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
CONCRETE C1079679-JO26-13
✔ Steam and dry cleaning ✔ Tile cleaning ✔ Upholstery cleaning ✔ Leather cleaning
12369759-ACM43-17
24/7 Flood Water Damage Restoration
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
Glenn Pyke
C753952-KS01-10
AA
Rooms 15 years experience 2-3 Hours to Dry 0403 001 958
REASONABLE, RELIABLE AND GREAT RATES! Home, office and commercial removals Pre-packaging and storage arrangements
FREE QUOTES T&C’s Apply
Craven Concreting
$60
Pykes Removals
฀ ฀
V Co crete Products & Services
V Carpet Clea i g
V Fur iture Re ovals
฀
9847 0810
HONESTY, INTEGRITY, DEPENDABILITY I’m your local sparky with GREAT prices on a complete range of electrical work! LED Lighting, TV Mounting & Wall Points + Digital Antennas. NO JOB TOO SMALL Find out more at: www.roosterelectrics.com.au
฀ ฀
www.selectcleaningmelbourne.com
Electrician To U ฀
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀Free Quote
฀
0428 720 921
LEIGH HUNTER REMOVALS AND STORAGE • Local, Country & Interstate • Antiques & Pianos a speciality • Cartons & Porta-robes for hire or sale • Full packing available PHONE FOR OBLIGATION FREE QUOTATION
9707 5700, 9768 9153
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
ŕ¸€â˜…
Call RYAN for a free quote 0400 579 482
Call Gary 0490 794 101
฀ ฀ ฀฀
฀
REC22612
Rec 13703
Free quotes
Full house clean from $75
Celebrations
We bring our own electricity Truck Mounted Machine
★
฀ ฀
฀
฀
V Garage/Garage Doors
฀
Phone: 0407 801 274
REC 11919
QBSA 71256
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
No Job Too Big or Small
Call Joe Anytime: 0427
439 456
฀
Call Chris: 0416 079 689 - 5940 7264
V Electricia s
Est 1998
V Clea i g Services
฀ ฀
4
฀
All Types of Domestic & Commercial Work ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
Local ‘A’ Grade Electrician
section of Network Classifieds.
Ph: 0419 557 254
Tiles, Grout, Lounge Suites, Cars Hot Water & Electricity Located in Van Guaranteed, Not clean no money
L&L ELECTRICS
Call Ron 0418 350 480
24 HOUR SERVICE
0404 777 721
Carpentry Service
฀ ฀
Sanding & Polishing Services
Jason 1300 644 698
C1081672-KK12-13
฀
All electrical works, Domestic, Commercial, Industrial ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀฀ ฀
Dingley Floor Sanding
J.L. Hutt Electrical 5%
Quotes
REC 12464
V Floor Services
฀
Call Danny
25 years’ experience in all aspects of carpentry ฀
1800 889 043
฀ ฀
Will beat any genuine quote by
฀฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀
฀
QualiďŹ ed & Licensed For prompt & reliable service. No job too small. Lights, Power Points, NBN, Phone, & TV Points. CCTV. Rec 23156. Call for a free quote Mark 0401 523 330
www.artpergolas.com.au
1156305-HM40-14
฀
฀
1161589-LB44-14
฀
฀
฀
฀ ฀
Plans & Permits organised for you! We custom build to your budget. Call for a free measure & quote
12371236-EPJ45-17
QUALIFIED CARPENTER/ HOME MAINTENANCE
฀ ฀
Rec 9276
A GRADE ELECTRICIAN
30 years experience New and Old Floors inc Parquetry Direct Staining, High Gloss & Semi Gloss Finishes Free Measure & Quote - All areas.
฀
฀
CARPORTS - VERANDAHS PERGOLAS - DECKS - PATIOS
“Choose the best, we’ll beat the rest� Specialising in All Timber Fencing Retaining Walls / Colorbond / Gates Free Quotes
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
V Carports
CHAMPION FENCING
GRANTS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
CARPORTS PERGOLAS VERANDAHS DECKING
Support your local tradesman for ALL your concreting needs!
1166937-PB50-14
฀
0408 585 508, 5998 1127
12373246-HM48-17
฀
12379012-CG07-18
฀
Wiring and Rewiring specialists All types of electrical work Free
9796 9159 or 0419 255 543
Phone Andrew on
Pool - Front - Balustrades - Handrails in Galvanised or Stainless Steel FREE QUOTES Phone Theo 9792 9898 - 0414 663 746 BY: A.P.T. CONSTRUCTIONSC1013092-PJ10-12 P/L
12378250-HM06-18
฀ ฀
TOPLINE ELECTRIC’S
.
t 6OJU 4JUFT t (BSBHFT t %SJWFXBZT t 1FSHPMBT t 1MBJO $PMPVSFE t 4MBUF *NQSFTTJPO t 'BVY #SJDL t &YQPTFE "HHSFHBUF
FREE QUOTE 0417 535 032
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
0417 104 706 9704 0150 (AH)
REC 19826
Andrew Craven Concreting www.andrewcravenconcreting.com.au
C1101420-JO46-13
BUILDER / CARPENTER
Lic. 23691
Free Quotes. Ri g Vi ce 0 0
Prompt and Reliable Service
• Deckings • Carports • Pergolas • General carpentry
Close
For all your Electrical Needs ‡ 3KRQH 'DWD 79 ‡ ([SHUW $GYLFH ‡ )UHH 4XRWHV %HVW 3ULFHV ‡ 3HQVLRQHU 'LVFRXQWV
All types of concreting. Garages, driveways, plain and coloured concrete, exposed aggragate.
Palings, Pickets, Colorbond Fences & Gates
Carpentry
We NEVER
DAVID MOSES ELECTRICAL
VINCE PAVING
SAXON FENCING
C1077667-PJ8-13
9999-8193 w w w . S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u
12332448-CG47-16
C753969-KS01-10
Just Right Home Improvements P/L
yes we can SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS
12362669-EPJ34-17
EXTENSIONS
For Paling, Colorbond Merbau Fence Retaining Walls Call 0406 777 354 Email: orbitfencing@outlook.com
• SPECIALISING IN ALL TYPES OF CONCRETING/ CONCRETE PATTERN, SLABS • FOUNDATIONS ETC. • ALL DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL
1149803-DJ33-14
ORBIT F E NCING
www.brentwoodgarages.com.au
A & F CONCRETING
฀
1198421-ACM37-15
฀
12378693-EPJ07-18
Brent 0412 032 846
฀
C62885-BG24-8
฀ ฀฀
Garage Door Sales, Motors and Servicing. FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE Over 30 years experience.
12365799-DJ38-17
฀
Ring Gerry: 0431 028 840
Lighting Power Points Phone & Data Hot Water And more...
12325188-CG39-16
฀ ฀
A H FENCING & TIMBER PTY LTD ฀
★ Plans and permits obtained ★ Local Builder.....RBP-DBU1382 Phone Harold 8790 4451 or 0408 812 932
Garages, Driveways, Pergolas, Paths, etc. OVER 20 COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM Free Quotes
l Specia on Pricesers Sleep
฀
12348903-CG15-17
฀ ฀
12320660-PB35-16
฀
฀ ฀
C1085227-JO32-13
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀
฀
Aaron Gillard
฀
Call Us Today For our FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE!
g All Pricin t Up-Fron
1231663-PB24-16
฀
PLANS AND PERMITS PROVIDED FREE QUOTE AND PROMPT SERVICE
Big Azz Constructions
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
1167287-PB50-14
C1053736-KK40-12
฀ ฀
Berwick Electricians
CONCRETE COLOUR SEALING & CLEANING
Unbeatable Prices on: ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
V Electricia s
C1097807-JO43-13
SUPPLY ONLY TRADE & DIRECT TO PUBLIC
GARAGES & CARPORTS
• VERANDAHS • PERGOLAS • CARPORTS • DECKINGS • BRICK GARAGES
Ph/Fax 9796 8575
V Co crete Products & Services
12366583-DJ40-17
BRENTWOOD
V Fe ci g & Gates
1152285-PB36-14
V Builders & Buildi g Services
Call Blake on 0439 865 590 Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 35
Trades & Services
Place your ad in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au V Glass/Glazi g
V Mo i g & La
"Ă›iÀÊÓxĂŠĂžĂ€ĂƒĂŠiĂ?ÂŤiĂ€Âˆi˜Vi -iĂ€Ă›ÂˆVˆ˜}ĂŠĂŒÂ…iĂŠ >ĂƒiÞÊ>Ă€i>ĂŠvÂœĂ€ĂŠĂ“xĂžĂ€Ăƒ
12377143-HM04-18
Lawn Mowing, Edging, Weeding & Spraying, General Gardening, Hedge & Tree Trimming. Pensioner Discounts.
“œL\Êä{Ă¤Â™ĂŠĂ¤Ă¤Ă¤ĂŠĂ¤Ă“ĂˆĂŠUĂŠi“>ˆÂ?\ĂŠi>ĂƒĂž}Â?ˆ`i}>Ă€>}iJLˆ}ÂŤÂœÂ˜`°Vœ“
Berwick Glass & Glazing Pty Ltd Fax 9705 7955 Factory 7, 4–6 Len Thomas Place, Narre Warren 3805
Berwick 3 Intrepid St
฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
V Gutteri g
฀
GUTTER CLEANING
฀
Powerful Vacuum leaves nothing behind Domestic & Commercial – Fully Insured Satisfaction Guaranteed from $150
9796 2333
www.GarageDoorSolutions.com.au
1139777-PB25-14
For a Free Quote Call
1144857-KC29-14
13 11 98
• QualiďŹ ed roof tiler • Powerful vacuum cleans any muck inc down pipe • Public Liability & Work cover insurance Over 20 years experience
Free Quote Ph 1300 254 035 www.gutter-clean.com.au
GADSHOME
M A IN T EN A NC E HANDYMAN SERVICES
฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
Rowan 0423 082 916
฀ ฀
฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀
฀
฀
Call Paul or Jean for a free quote
0406 144 426
฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
V La ds api g
V Lo ks iths
12341973-HM10-17
MIKE 0415 524 280 0415
www.mrlockandkeys.com.au
฀
Celebrations section of Network Classifieds. |
C1076360-JL7-13
Call Darren 0412 584 914
฀
฀
1186680-PB23-15
Commercial/Domestic Decking/pergola/driveways ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
For our FAST
FRIENDLY SERVICE!
฀
www.proudpainting.com.au yes we can
s SPECIALISING IN ALL FORMS OF PAVING INCLUDING POOLSIDE, GARDEN PATHS, OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREAS s PERSONALISED SERVICE s NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL s 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION s FREE, NO OBLIGATION QUOTES s OPERATING THROUGHOUT MELBOURNE
DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVE Call DOUG AMOS Receive 10% off when you present this voucher
SENIORS CARD WELCOME HERE
9998 2905 www.Ser viceToday.com.au
We NEVER
Close Lic.104391
NEAT PLUMBING SERVICE Lic. Number 27186 ฀Hot Water Specialists ฀Blocked Drains ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
0417 382 700
No Job Too Small
1 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING
Ben Arendt phone: 0430 129 063 12362231-LB34-17
Trades & Services
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀
SEWER BLOCKAGES – MACHINE CLEANED฀
฀
฀
฀
฀
฀
฀ ฀ ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS ฀ ฀ STANDARD RATES ON WEEKENDS ฀ ฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ ฀ gjlawplumbing.com.au 7 DAYS 0419 136 181 - 0419 136 151
EMERGENCY PLUMBER
section of Network Classifieds.
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
V Pest Co trol
FOR ALL YOUR LOCK AND KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR DOMESTIC MESTIC -- COMMERCIAL DO ALL SUBURBS
Window Replacements, Mirrors, Splashbacks, Pool Fencing, Shopfronts and Doggy Doors ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
36 STAR NEWS
฀
Call Us Today...
g All Pricinnt Up-Fro
Local professionals in our 12349029-16-17
1238399-RC33-16
24/7
Cutts Glass ฀
฀
Interior/ext High quality Free quote
GREG: 0414 516 050 MR LOCK & KEYS
฀
฀ ฀
฀
ben@cornerstonepaving.com.au www.cornerstonepaving.com.au
Concrete block and concrete sleepers and timber sleeper retaining walls. t '6--: */463&% t '3&& 2605&4 Phone Bruce at BRK Landscaping 0409 554 459, 9799 4235 &NBJM CSLMBOETDBQJOH!CJHQPOE DPN
ALL BROKEN GLASS
฀
฀ ฀
RETAINING WALLS
Phone 9791 8184 27 Riverview Crescent Eumemmerring.
FREE THIS MONTH QUOTES
฀ ฀
MELBOURNES TOP PAVING SPECIALISTS
C1080938-PJ30-13
REPLACEMENTS
Berwick Plumbers
฀ ฀
฀
Phone Paul 0424 474 408
Doveton Glass
30% OFF
฀
฀
Benchtop replacement specialists, specilialising in:
฀
12363294-ACM35-17
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS
Primo Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
V Glass/Glazi g
â– General glazing â– Mirrors & glass cut to size â– Shower screen glass replacement
PETER THE PAINTER
www.scarletkitchens.com.au ฀
*Not available with any other voucher or coupon
Call Jeff Phone 5941 1732 - 0417 408 592
Matt 0421 332 250 12333574-HM48-16
฀
฀
฀
For all your cabinetry requirements
LAWN MOWING CARE ฀
฀ ฀
V Pa i g
PEA-JAY’s ฀
฀ ฀
M: 0 4 3 0 3 5 3 0 8 0 Ben
฀
฀
฀฀ ฀฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ STEPHEN 0418 313 540 A/H FAX: 9707 2230 “MAKE CORNERS, NOT CUT CORNERSâ€? ฀฀
V Kit he s 12363379-CG35-17
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀฀
฀฀
R.D GARDEN CARE ฀
฀
12378221-RC06-18
฀
*Lawns mowed from $25
฀
QUALITY WORK - NO JOB TO SMALL FREE QUOTES
0411 637 586
ALL ASPECTS OF PROPERTY CARPENTRY CARE:
฀
PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICE
V Ha dy Perso s
฀ ฀
0407 356 441
1133222-LB19-14
Gutter Cleaning
Established 1999
• Septic
1055315-KG41-12
Call Jeff on
Skilled, courteous, trustworthy tradesmen ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
• Storm water
24/7
0411 314 104
V Garde Ser i es
฀
• Sewer
1172347-DJ07-15
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
BLOCKED DRAINS AND CAMERA INSPECTIONS
1158529-PB42-14
฀
฀
i g
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀
Call Andrew - 0431 150 866
PURGE
Lic 51646
12358285-HM29-17
฀ ฀ ฀
V Plu
฀
Call Paul 0432 044 875 Call Anthony 0474 099 656
12367795-LB41-17
฀
฀
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Only the best brands used so you get the best finish! ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀
฀ ฀
12351179-CG19-17
฀
฀ ฀
฀
12354128-JV23-17
฀
฀ ฀
฀
฀
12323353-RC38-16
฀
PAULS PAINTING & SON
PEST CONTROL
฀
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Fully Insured Lic No: L010655 Call Danny on 0404 777 721 info@purgpestcontrol.com.au
rangerpestcontrol.com.au
Need a plumber? 12369326-RC43-17
฀ ฀
0412 990 372฀ ฀
TERMITE CONTROL SPECIALIST
1129931-RC16-14
฀
Commercial/Domestic & New/Established Homes Award nomination - Vic 2014, 2015 and 2016. Pest Manager of the Year.
12349456-EPJ16-17
฀ ฀ ฀
TERMITES ANTS WASPS SPIDERS MICE RATS ETC
V Pai ters/De orators
• Free Measure & Quotes • Fast Glass Replacements • Splashbacks • Mirrors • Table Tops • Pet Doors
Celebrating 41 Years’ Experience in 2017 ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
Phone Mike 0407 123 476
9705 7911
12340887-CG08-17
G A R AG E D O O R S O L U T I O N S (VIC)
12373899-ACM49-17
Free termite quotes - Family owned business â—? Termites â—? Ants â—? Rats â—? Mice â—? Spiders â—? Cockroaches â—? Bees & Wasps
Call Grant 0400 001 745 VBA Plumbing Lic No. 108001
Fully licensed and insured — no job too small. All your plumbing needs – household and ofďŹ ce, hot water units, leaking taps and toilets, gas installations/appliances (natural and lpg) kitchen and bathroom renovations, rooďŹ ng, water tanks, tempering valves, water ďŹ lters, regular maintenance schedules – and much more! All water, gas, drainage and roofing installations.
Call 0400 001 745 or email at gansalde@gmail.com P.O. Box 283, Tooradin 3980.
1236126-DJ30-16
UĂŠ}>Ă€>}iĂŠ`ÂœÂœĂ€ĂŠEĂŠÂ“ÂœĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠĂ€iÂŤ>ÂˆĂ€Ăƒ UĂŠ}>Ă€>}iĂŠ`ÂœÂœĂ€ĂŠEĂŠÂ“ÂœĂŒÂœĂ€ĂŠĂƒiĂ€Ă›ÂˆVˆ˜}
C1031905-JJ21-12
Specialising in: UĂŠ}>Ă€>}iĂŠ`ÂœÂœĂ€Ăƒ UĂŠ}>Ă€>}iĂŠ`ÂœÂœĂ€ĂŠÂ“ÂœĂŒÂœĂ€Ăƒ
V Pest Co trol
Mike's Gardening Services
*iÂ˜ĂƒÂˆÂœÂ˜iĂ€ĂƒĂŠ ÂˆĂƒVÂœĂ•Â˜ĂŒ
Super deal on garage doors & garage door motors Servicing from $88
Care
1239255-LB33-16
V Garage/Garage Doors
2064941v5
Over 20 Years’ Experience 12355550-ACM25-17
â—? Pre purchase inspections â—? Council Certificates
Qualified & Insured
0488 097 005
Employment section of Network Classifieds.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Trades & Services
General Notices V Security & Screen Doors
• Steel Doors • Window Grilles • Stainless Steel Doors • Showers • Aluminium Doors • Fly Screens FRESUERE MEA OTES & QU
11 Cooper Crt Cranbourne
%
25
SameDay DayResponse Response 33Same LocalTechnicians Technicians 33Local All 100% Guaranteed 3 100% Guaranteed 33AllHome Theatre Installations Theatre Installations 33Home FREE on-site Signal Test and Quote Government Endorsed on-site Signal TestInstallers and Quote 33FREE
131 546 1300 734 294 www.jimsantennas.com.au C552009-BG31-7
- Colourbond Roofing / Guttering / Flashings - Specialist Wall Cladding Systems - Residential / Industrial - Repairs / Renewals - Quality Licenced Tradesman
ANTENNAS CALL OUT FEE $0
30% OFF THIS WEEK 0409 888 228
Ph: Cameron 0406 114 826 V Tiling
FREE QUOTE
Superb Tiling
12372963-CG47-17
Rick or Daniel Kruyt
Free Quotes
C514133-TG10-7 C992860-KK50-11
Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522 V Tree Lopping/Surgery
SKIP BIN HIRE
L&C Tree Services
ALL TYPES OF RUBBISH REMOVED, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME 2m, 3m, 4m, 5m, 6m, 8m 7 DAYS A Summer Special WEEK
WALK IN BINS
10m, 12m, 14m & 16m up to 30m bins also available
$60 OFF 12m bin
Must present coupon.
12365775-CG39-17
BINS FROM
Removals/pruning Hedging/shaping Line clearing/Palm work Tight access stump grinding Fully Insured/Qualified
Call Lucas 0419 259 266 Jack 0400 895 945
0410 337 945 cheapasskips.com.au
C316291-KK18-5
1224722-RC17-16
9870 7302 | 0401 802 793
2m 3, 3m 3, 3.5m 3 & 4m 3 Bins
12354089-PB23-17
Locally family owned and operated Servicing the Cardinia and Casey Shires
Full details are available at: www.casey.vic.gov.au/tenders
General ClassiďŹ eds V Adult Entertainment
V Adult Services
Phone - 1300 Escort
Adult DVD's
swa7023b
More new ladies
Special $105 for 30 mins (Tues or Fri 10am-5pm)
9793 2988 9793 2986
17 Maxwell St, Dandenong
red17.com.au
Phone 9792 0166 SWA 3702BE
WINDOWS 1 Window Replacement Service Timber or Aluminium Windows Free Measure and quote
17 Nicole Way Dandenong South
Mel 95 E3, 7days 12379055-EPJ07-18
V For Sale EXERCISE BIKE Healthst ea , Sie a, $ . Ph . FOOT AND LEG MASSAGER HoMedi s, e elle t o ditio , $ . Pho e .
9703 1530
MATTRESS uee size, o ths old, ought fo $ , selli g fo $ . Ni k .
SN1090434-PJ37-13
,
V Garage Sales
PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD ONLINE
Oakfern Tree Care P/L Pruning Removal Stump Grinding
Phone Geoff 0418 340 825 Fully Insured
Anytime, Any place Get 10% Discount Use code: GSDISCOUNT
PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATIONS IN THE GARFIELD AREA 2710 Princess Freeway, *DUĂ€HOG 9,& 7HOVWUD 6LWH 5HI 5HHG\V +LOO
‡ 7KH SURSRVHG ZRUNV LQFOXGH LQVWDOOLQJ WKUHH H[LVWLQJ 5HPRWH 5DGLR 8QLWV 558¡V ZLWK DVVRFLDWHG DQFLOODU\ HTXLSPHQW 7KH ZRUNV ZLOO LPSURYH WKH /7( QHWZRUN LQ WKH DUHD
www.networkclassiďŹ eds.com.au V Garden/ Outdoor
‡ 7HOVWUD UHJDUGV WKH SURSRVHG LQVWDOODWLRQ DV D /RZ LPSDFW )DFLOLW\ XQGHU WKH Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ´7KH 'HWHUPLQDWLRQ¾ EDVHG RQ WKH GHVFULSWLRQ DERYH
DANNI DAYCARE
‡ )XUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ FDQ EH REWDLQHG IURP &KDUORWWH 3KLOOLSV DW $XUHFRQ RQ EHKDOI RI 7HOVWUD RQ RU HPDLO FKDUORWWH SKLOOLSV#DXUHFRQJURXS FRP DQG DW ZZZ 5)16$ FRP DX ‡ :ULWWHQ VXEPLVVLRQV VKRXOG EH VHQW WR 32 %R[ 'RFNODQGV 9,& E\ SP RQ VW )HEUXDU\
TOP SOIL
V Childcare
Family daycare 24 hours care available Monday-Sunday CCR and CCB Approved
0439 500 826 V Garden/ Outdoor
TURF For sale. Evergreen Turf is now selling turf directly from our Pakenham farm. Trade enquiries welcome. 5945 2100. sales@evergreen.com.au www.evergreen.com.au
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
e.
Red Lantern
Dandy Belles
V Windows
. swa
h s/ da s.
V Adult Services
12378977-DJ07-18
All Bathroom Renovations • Bathrooms • Toilets • Kitchens • Decks • Water prooďŹ ng • Walls and Floors
Closes 28 February 2018
V Public Notices and Event
C1072232-JJ4-13
ECONOMY TILING
Narre Warren Contract No CT000424
Ve it of ualit p e-ow ed adult DVD's fo sale. Ma still sealed, all i e elle t o ditio . Phone 0407 827 002.
C1092057-JL37-13
7 Days a week
DEMOLITION WORKS/ CARPARK CONSTRUCTION
1239668-FA34-16
rakruyt@aol.com
Call Matt 0419 561 093
U WANNA BIN SKIPS MOBILE: 0409 253 269 BUS: 5629 2077 2m3 & 3m3 4m3 - 5m3 - 6m3
Closes 28 February 2018
General Notices
4XDOLW\ ÀRRU DQG ZDOO WLOLQJ VHUYLFH %DWKURRP UHQRYDWLRQV DQG ZDWHUSURR¿QJ )UHH 4XRWH
Rubbish removed today. I load, I take away, I do all the work, you relax. Always cheaper than a bin. All household/ hard rubbish and green
Contract No CT000420
0409 14 15 19
www.windows1.net.au
Rubbish is my language
EOI - DIGITAL NOTICE DISTRIBUTION
Pruning & Removal of Trees & Shrubs Stump Removal Hedges Mulching & Mulch Sales Full Insurance Cover
Member HIA and MBA
V Rubbish Removal
$150* * Conditions apply
OFF
DIGITAL TV SPECIALISTS
DIGITAL ANTENNAS POINTS & BOOSTERS INSTALLED TODAY
Overhanging Trees Pruning / Shaping Tree Removal Hedge Trimming
12373227-HM49-17
1141647-RC26-14
Summer Special THIS MONTH ONLY
AAA AERIAL
Closes 28 February 2018
ABN 20 410 687 524
V Television/Video/Audio
Phone Rob 5996 3823, 0418 306 738
CHRIS
Narre Warren South Contract No CT000416
1149536-HM33-14
TREE SERVICE
section of Network ClassiďŹ eds.
â—?
Phone Kevin: 0407 560 588 or 9755 3028
ROADWORKS
HIGH TREE
General ClassiďŹ eds
SPIC & SPAN ROOF RESTORATIONS
Deal direct with tradesman. All work guaranteed.
฀
12378776-ACM06-18
HYDRO JET BLOCKED DRAINS
Call 9077 0135
Pensioner Discounts
C1055101-KK41-12
CCTV DRAIN CLEANING
9700 1899 - 0439 931 138
Pressure cleaning â—? Flexi pointing
฀ ฀ ฀
ALL TREE WORK
1300 859 829 - 0407 356 441
♌ Rebedding & Pointing ♌ Pressure Cleaning ♌ Flexible Pointing ♌ Respraying ♌ Qualified Roof Tiler ♌ Gutter and Facia Replacement ♌ Pensioner Discount ♌ No job too small
Repairs â—? Rebedding â—? Resprays
Contract No CT000378 Closes 28 February 2018
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀
E. treecontrol4@bigpond.com
24 HOUR SERVICE ALL AREAS
12368059-HM41-17
Interest fr paym tsee availaen ble
V Roofing
â—?
EOI - AGENDA SOFTWARE
฀
1238899-CG33-16
V Roller Shutters
NEW RIDGE ROOF RESTORATION
฀
M. 0400 383 588
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
Licence No. 21452
Free Measure and Quotes all suburbs Email: info.globalshutters@gmail.com Website: www.globalrollershutters.com.au
฀
฀ ฀
(Including Aged Care Facilities & Real Estate Rentals Etc.)
Contact Steve: 0419 361 253 Fax: 5996 5005 Email: scguttering@bigpond.com
฀฀Aluminium Roller Shutters and Security Doors ฀All repairs and services ฀All work guaranteed
฀฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
V Septic Tanks
â?š Spouting & Downpipe â?š Replacement Specialists â?š Colorbond Colour Selection â?š Supply & Install â?š Professional Advice â?š Free Quotes â?š Compliance Certificate Guaranteed
Global Roller Shutters
฀
฀
JIMANT001BCPSN JIMA2017BCPSN
Under the Southern Cross
5995 4344
Showroom by appointment
฀ ฀
12340109-DJ08-17
Quality Guttering Restoration★
★
฀ ฀ ฀฀
Tenders
1800 183 567
12378577-RC07-18
SC Guttering
FREECALL
C1033281-KK23-12
0409 712 212
1023309-PJ18-12
฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ Call Trevor – Emergency 24/7
1200517-HM40-15
฀ ฀
฀
1144422-PB29-14
฀ ฀
฀
PENSIONER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
12354919-JV24-17
All aspects of Plumbing ฀
V Public Notices and Event
12340946-PB09-17
Phillipson Plumbing ฀
V Tree Lopping/Surgery
1197875-CG37-15
V Plumbing
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Screened, best quality, blended, suitable lawns and garden beds.
Delivered in 10 metre loads
$38 Metre Pakenham, Berwick
฀ Narre Warren, Cranbourne
฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ ฀
฀ ฀ PTY LTD
฀
฀
12338589-EPJ05-17
|
STAR NEWS 37
cats@pakenhamcats.com.au
V Pets & Services
Are you enrolled in year 10 or year 11 English or English as An Additional Language in 2018? Would you like to improve your grades? If so, contact Peter on 0437 450 724. I am a very experienced Tutor and my fees are reasonable.
ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE
1021249-PJ16-12
New rules apply to the advertising of dogs and cats for sale. It is now an offence to advertise the sale of a dog or cat unless the microchip identification number of the animal is included in the advertisement or notice. A registered domestic animal business may use its Council business registration number as an alternative.
For further information, call 136 186 or visit www.dpi.vic.gov.au/pets
ENGLISH TUTOR
12378804-CG07-18
V Tuition ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer non-sexual services.
Real Estate V Board Wanted
V To Share
WANTING PRIVATE BOARD for country man, has resume, references and full time work. Call 0400173967
V Houses & Units For Sale
BERWICK Brand new modern townhouse. Room available. $250pw. No bills to pay. Wi Fi and Foxtel inc. 0412 315 504. BERWICK Suit F50+, close train, opt furn. Private secure BR's, $180pw, incl bills. 9012 3445 0425 778 761.
NEED TO SELL YOUR HOUSE?
NARRE WARREN, luxury accommodation starting from $160pp per week which includes bills. Bond required. Suit students, singles or couples. Close to bus, train and shops. 0429 022 889.
Investor looking for houses in local area. No fees. Call Dave 0428 678 489.
V To Share BERWICK, Vic Terrace, overlooking park lands, close to train, bus, shopping centre. 1BR, own Bathroom & toilet. Furnished. $195 p/w inc bills & WIFI. 0418 943 824
KOOWEERUP REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICE Expression of Interest Health Promotion Practitioner 16 hours per week negotiable
5941 2516
V Massage Therapists
Garry & Warren Smith Honda is looking for a Workshop Foreman to join our busy team. Ongoing factory training supplied, so to be considered for this role, you will need to be a Qualified Motor Vehicle Technician ready for the next step, or a current Foreman looking for a change.
Find it in the
Celebrations section of Network Classifieds.
Real Estate section of Network Classifieds.
An exciting opportunity exists within Kooweerup Regional Health Service to join the team as an innovative Health Promotion Practitioner to contribute to improving health and wellbeing outcomes at Kooweerup Regional Health Service. This rewarding and varied role would suit someone with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys working autonomously and within a small team. The successful applicant will: place-based approach, to enable and support the planning, implementation and evaluation of sustainable Health Promotion initiatives. or related discipline for example; Community Development, Education, Allied Health. contemporary Health Promotion practice. communication skills. current valid Driver’s Licence as well as a current First Aid Kooweerup Regional Health Service provides attractive conditions including: organisation setting benchmarks? Contact Aileen Thoms on 59 979 681 Applications, including the names of three professional referees, Kooweerup Regional Health is a Totally Smoke Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer
Steel Experience Preferred We are seeking to employ an experienced motivated person to join and complement our rapidly growing company in Pakenham to assist our current Estimator with Estimating Structural Steelwork, Precast Panels & General Administration duties. The successful applicant will need the following skills and/or qualifications.
All enquiries/resumes via email only to: karen@cmsteel.com.au
The Berwick and District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Inc is seeking suitably qualified applicants to the position of Treasurer. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate: Applications with CV and three referees are to be forwarded by email to berwickshow@bigpond.com and received no later than 15th February 2018 at 5pm.
Previous Honda workshop experience will be an advantage, but not essential.
Receptionist/Secretary – Accountant Office Small Accounting/Taxation practice in Hills area requires front desk person. This is a full time position for a person with strong communication and administration skills, a can do attitude and an ability to work under limited supervision. Duties include: Front house reception, answering telephone, organising all appointments, secretarial and administrative duties e.g mail, scanning filing, banking etc. Collating of tax returns, assessments, and general typing, liaise with clients face to face and by phone, provide any general office assistance as required. Ability to work in a team. Experience in Handitax, Word, Excel an advantage. Email Resume with cover letter to: The Manager: oa@alexneil.com.au
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, email your resume to hondaservice@gws.com.au
I GOT IT AT
Garry and Warren Smith
The Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale is seeking to appoint a full-time:
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Commencement date to be negotiated with the successful applicant. This position is based in Warragul. Further information, a Position Description and application documentation can be downloaded from www.ceosale.catholic.edu.au. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Shard Goodwin on 5614 5104 or email sgoodwin@ceosale.catholic.edu.au.
Estimator / Estimating Assistant
UÊ Ü i`}iÊ vÊ ÀÊiÝ«iÀ i ViÊ ÊÌ iÊ-ÌÀÕVÌÕÀ> Ê-Ìii Ê `ÕÃÌÀÞ preferred UÊ*ÕÀV >à }Ê- ÃÊEÊV «>À }ÊµÕ ÌiÃÊÌ Ê > Ì> ÊLÕ`}iÌà UÊ"À}> Ã>Ì > Êà ÃÊ> `Ê > à }ÊÜ Ì Ê À>vÌà > ÊEÊ Ì iÀ Ê ÃÕLV ÌÀ>VÌ Àà UÊ*À L i ÊÃ Û } UÊ «iÌi ÌÊV «ÕÌiÀÊ Ü i`}iÊiÃÃi Ì > UÊ Õ Ì Ì>à }Êà à UÊ6 VÌ À > Ê Vi ViÊEÊ Ü ÊÌÀ> ë ÀÌÊÀiµÕ Ài`
The successful applicant will: 0 Be well presented 0 Be well spoken 0 Have leadership and management skills 0 Have the ability to mentor technicians and apprentices 0 Have strong customer service skills 0 Have an eye for detail 0 Have a current Victorian Drivers Licence 0 Have previous workshop experience
12378789-RC07-18
NANI'S IRONING SERVICE, Ironing.Top job, cheap rates. 0415 354 775.
TREASURER
Workshop Foreman
12378779-RC07-17
And Dry Cleaning Agent Home pickup/delivery in the City of Casey. Conditions apply. Specialising in business shirts. Ph Veronica 0431 705 778.
V Positions Vacant
12378957-HM07-18
C1065437-KG48-12
IRONING
V Positions Vacant
Applications close 21 February 2018 The Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children
Need New Staff? Place your vacancy online Anytime, anyplace
GET 10% DISCOUNT
12352061-CG20-17
V Positions Vacant
V Pets & Services
Use code: EMPDISC www.networkclassifieds.com.au
ROOF PLUMBER 12373523-CG48-17
V Home Services
Employment
12379030-RC07-18
General Classifieds
Experienced roof plumbers required for construction company. Immediate start
Contact Nick on 0421 178 634 or email cheryl:
cheryl@campbellconstructions.com
Employment section of Network Classifieds.
Target local candidates for your workplace Call our classified team on
Sell your item for FREE in print and online www.networkclassifieds.com.au * Private party only * Items must be under $100 * 4 weeks in print and online 12376255-HM03-18
38 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
WHAT’S ON Inc. are holding their general meeting. The guest speaker will be Patrick Ferry and the theme will be 'A century after the guns fell silent remembering Pakenham's WW1 volunteers, 1914-1918.' Supper will be served after and then the general meeting will begin. A $3 entry fee paid on the night. Wednesday the 14 February at 7.30pm in the meeting room of the Cranbourne Library, 1/65 Berwick Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne. Please use Casey Radio Entrance. Contact Lynne Bradley at president@nwfhg.org.au or phone 8787 5558. All visitors are welcome to attend.
Open up free community lunch Hampton Park Uniting Church Every Thursday (during school term) 12 noon. 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park. Phone: 9799 7994
Messy church Activity based interactive gathering for families. Free dinner Included Hampton Park Uniting Church 1 Coral Drive Hampton Park Every Fortnight (Saturdays) starting Feb 10 - 4.30 - 6.30pm. Contact Jo: 0401 191 650
·
·
Playgroup Hampton Park Uniting Church
·
1 Coral Drive Hampton Park Ph: 9799 7994. Friday mornings from 9.30am - 11.30am (during school term). $3 per child or $5 a family. Morning tea included
Blues Brothers shake a tailfeather for variety Blues Brothers fanatics young and old are encouraged to attend an interactive screening of the cult classic 'The Blues Brothers' at the Cranbourne Community Theatre, all in the name of charity. Beginning with the musical stylings of "The Maxwell Street Blues Band" and plenty of "Orange Whip" to go round, the night will support Variety - the Children's Charity, a national not-for-profit organisation that supports Aussie kids to reach their full potential regardless of the hurdles they face in life. So don your best Blues Brothers outfit and join this charity-minded team to shake a tail-feather and help Aussie kids reach their full potential. Saturday 17 February at the Cranbourne Community Theatre located at Brunt St, Cranbourne. Tickets and more information available at www. trybooking.com/TCBO
Lang Lang Show ''n'' Shine
Diabetes Life Program
Rev-heads are gearing up for the 7th annual Lang Lang Show ''n'' Shine. The family-friendly event will feature hot rods, custom and classic cars and bikes. There will also be a swap meet and merchandise stalls and the popular lawn mower racing competition will also return. There will be plenty of kids’ rides and activities making for an inexpensive and enjoyable day out. The event, run by the Kooweerup/ Lang Lang Rotary Club, will also serve as a fund-raiser for the Lang Lang Aged Care Facility. Sunday 11 February. Tickets are $5 per person (under 16 free). Public entry is from 9am. Parking is free. Entrant show vehicles are $5, judged vehicles $15, both including drivers. For further details, go to www.langlangshownshine. com.
Berwick Healthcare, a not for profit community practice is working with Diabetes Australia to run the Life program which teaches Victorians how to reduce their risk of chronic disease by making small changes to their lifestyle. The program helps Victorians to live healthier lives. Run by Diabetes Victoria and funded by the Victorian Government, the program empowers participants to change their lifestyle to help reduce their risk of developing type two diabetes, heart disease and stroke. For more information visit www.lifeprogram.org. au or contact life@diabetesvic.org.au. Berwick Healthcare, 76 Clyde Road, Berwick. Three free group programs will run in February, April and October this year with the first program starting on Monday 5 February 6.45pm8.30pm.. For more information and timetables contact Berwick Healthcare on 9796 1500.
·
·
Gardens. Website - www.apswilsonparkberwick. org.au
Womens group
Australian Plants Society, Wilson Park Berwick APS encourages and educates the love of Australian plants. Meetings include talks by people engaged in the cultivation of plants and preservation of the environment. Guest for Tues 13 Feb will be Curator of Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick, Lex Nieboer, who will guide us around the gardens in particular at Australian plantings. Meetings held every second Tuesday of month at 7.30pm at Visitors’ Centre, Wilson Botanic
·
Berwick Evening View Club welcomes new members to its monthly meetings. It provides an opportunity for women of all ages and backgrounds to make new friends. At the same time, it raises funds to support the Smith Family's "Learning for Life" program. The club meets the third Monday of the month, 7pm at Beaconsfield Hotel, 1 Princes Highway, Beaconsfield. Details: Kaye, 9769 7762.
·
General meeting Narre Warren and District Family History Group
·
Self-care through Tai Chi and mindfulness Join us for a series of three workshops to explore how the gentle movements of Tai Chi and the practice of mindfulness can sustain you in your caring role. The workshops will include an introduction to Tai Chi with some gentle movement seated or standing; an introduction to mindfulness and some guided meditation; exploring how mindfulness can help you cope more effectively with challenges and stress in your caring role; opportunities for group discussion and tips and handouts for daily practice. Suitable for carers, family members and friends who are supporting a person with dementia, a frail older person, a person with a disability or a person experiencing mental illness. Wednesday 7, 14 and 21 February from 10am-
·
Book Club The Readers Corner book club are looking for new members to join up. Meetings are every second Wednesday of the month at the Cranbourne Library, 65 BerwickCranbourne Road. Contact Lillian: 5995 7790
·
Berwick Library The Berwick Library re-opens on Monday 8 January 2018. Story-time for pre-schoolers will also return on Tuesday and Thursday during January.
Narre Warren Seniors Do you feel you should be working out in the gym? Maybe you feel you are passed it! But you know you should really 'Move it or Lose it'. Then come to Narre Warren Seniors on a Friday and join in our gentle exercise class with a friendly bunch of seniors. Every Friday from 1.30pm-3pm. 192-196 Centre Road, Narre Warren. Phone 9704 0015 or 0426 736 467
·
Step into line dance Sequence line-dancing, which is line-dance at a slower tempo for older movers, is held on Thursday afternoons by Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club. Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21A Bemersyde Dr, Berwick on Thursdays, 2pm4.30pm. Details: Val on 0417 039 753.
·
Zumba class Bounce into fitness with instructor Nidia at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House. Thursdays, 7-8pm at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, 21a Bemersyde Drive, Berwick. $10 per session. Bookings 9702 1218 or admin@bpnh.org.au.
·
Indoor bowls Everyone is welcome to attend indoor full size regulation bowls. Enjoy a cuppa afterwards. Every Friday morning at 10am at Cranbourne Indoor Sports Centre, Smethurst, at Cranbourne. Phone Ron 5990 9048 or 0411 126 946. Bowls supplied. Cost $5.
·
Employment Positions Vacant
V
Required for wholesale nursery in Berwick. Must have forklift licence and minimum HR licence, with a good driving record. Applicants should be physically fit and available to work overtime and/or weekends when required. Applications can be emailed to: berwick@bigpond.net.au or posted to PO Box 263, Berwick 3806. Alternatively, call 9702 1144 for further details.
JUNIOR POSITION PART-TIME
Phone 9705 2939 or 0412 555 336 (PM only) No text message please. 12378421-RA07-18 V
Positions Vacant
Apprentice Carpenter
A tractor dealership in Dandenong requires 12378011-CG06-18
UÊ Ý«iÀ i Vi`Ê Ì À iV > V UÊ7 À à «Ê Ãà ÃÌ> Ì i iÀ> Ê > `® UÊ-«>ÀiÊ*>ÀÌÃÊ ÌiÀ«ÀiÌiÀ
AM SHIFT LABOURERS
Gathercole’s The Meat People
PART TIME SALES ASSISTANT
PLUMBER 3rd or 4th year apprentice or tradesman. Must be experienced in new home plumbing and drainage. Officer. Resume to info@inline.net.au or call 0497 465 463
Required for industrial take away in Hallam. 20-25 hours per week. Must also be able to make coffee. Immediate start. Phone Jim 0412 433 559
Positions Vacant
Plumber with Drainage Experience MR Licence, excavator experience and drainage experience would be an advantage for this position. The successful applicant will need to work in a drainage crew of up to 3 apprentices/labourers. We pay above award or sub-contract by negotiation. There is overtime most weeks and some weekend work by negotiation predominantly in the SE Suburbs. Contact: Anthony Marsh 0417 521 321
V
Professional
Nice family home seeking house proud persons for long term commitment. Criteria apply.
Auto Services/ Repair
V
DISCRIMINATION IN ADVERTISING IS UNLAWFUL The Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 makes it unlawful for an advertiser to show any intention to discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, age, marital status, political or religious belief or physical features, disability, lawful sexual activity/sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status or on the basis of being associated with a person with one of the above characteristics, unless covered by an exception under the Act. As Network Classifieds could be legally liable if an unlawful advertisement is printed, Network Classifieds will not accept advertisements that appear to break the law. For more information about discrimination in advertising, contact your legal advisers or the Equal Opportunity Commission.
V
Local HC drivers required for immediate start. Must have relevant licence and knowledge of the Melbourne Metro area. Please call:
OCR
WE PAY YOU UP TO
500 CASH
$
For Any Old Car TODAY
9798 3364 LMCT 10227 Motoring
V
Caravans & Trailers
JAYCO SWAN 2014 Pop Top. The van packs down neatly for easy towing and pops up to provide plenty of accomodation. Tow with a 2WD or 4WD, this van is the newer Jayco model with the J Tec Off road suspension, fully set up for free camping with the following, 1 queensize bed, 1 double bed, 1 short single (dining table and seats convert to bed) suit child to 12 yrs, 1 single (front lounge converts), 3 way fridge, gas grill, 2 x 90l water tanks, roof rack for surfboards or canoes etc, external gas point, external power points and tv point, water pump, It has its own battery for remote camping away from power, roll out awning, which converts to annex, sun shade, cupboard converted to pantry with shelving, reg til 12/18. $27,990 neg. Ph: 0408 690 500.
9703 2011
V
Tyrefitter/Wheel Alignment Pakenham - Casual. Experience, with drivers licence and references essential. Position may turn into full-time. Call for interview 03 5940 1800.
Call or visit us online! networkclassifieds.com.au Your advert can appear in print and online!
Caravans & Trailers
Old Cars Removed
SEMI DRIVERS
CLEANERS
12338253-PB05-17
9791 6414
MR TRUCK DRIVER Permanent casual. 4 hours per day. 6 days per week with regular overtime. Early starts 4am or 5am. Call David on 0438 055 166 between 10am-5pm
Sandwich Hand
1st Year. Pre apprenticeship course and lic. an advantage. To start ASAP. 0412 362 760.
Part Time School Hours.
Email resumes to: sales@smallhorse.com.au
Fully qualified & experienced. Full time & part time positions for Berwick/Fountain Gate & Casey Central stores. Ring Lucy on 0437 797 597.
Narre Warren Newsagency and Tattslotto. Previous experience required. Send resume to: PO Box 123, Narre Warren, Vic 3805
Required for weekends and some week nights, to assist vision impaired person. General clerical work and cleaning involved. English speaking voice and neat handwriting. Junior rates apply plus incentive based on performance. Suit school or university student.
Positions Vacant
V
HAIRDRESSER
NURSERY LABOURER/ DELIVERY DRIVER
V
Positions Vacant
12344213-LB13-17
V
Motoring
12321588-DJ36-16
·
12.30pm at the Old Cheese Factory, Berwick located 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick. See flyer and book online at: www.carersouth.org.au under 'news and events'. RSVP essential by 30 January on phone: 9212 3000. Cost: Free.
MILLARD 14FT POPTOP. Bought new 2004. 2 adults & 1 child, single beds, always kept garaged and undercover. Air con, microwave, 3 way fridge, 4 burner stove & grill, main pressure. Easy to tow, registration (Q51-711). $25,000ono. Phone: 5998 5358
Motor Vehicles
MERC-BENZ 2008 CLK350, Black, convertible, one owner, service books, October reg, 90,500 kms, immaculate, WIH-001, $28,000. 0488272870. SUBARU 2000 Forester, red, aircon, AWD, VGC, RWC, service books, ZWR-934, $6,000 ono. 0421 435 060.
Place Your Classified Ads Online
Phone: 9212 8014
Must be physically fit, some heavy lifting required.
1 Learmonth Rd Carrum
EXCAVATOR/TIPPER TRUCK OPERATOR 12376566-CG03-18
Apply in person between 10am & 2pm Monday to Friday.
Operator wanted for 5 and 13 tonne excavator and tipper truck,HR/HC licence required. Experience is a must. Immediate start.Phone: 0407 535 556.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
1300 666 808 // sales@networkclassifieds.com.au
networkclassifieds.com.au Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 39
SPORT
‘Rocky’ delivers Giant win By Nick Creely AFL WOMEN’S LEAGUE REVIEW - ROUND 1 Late in the last term with the scores level and both sides fatiguing, a hero needed to emerge. That came in the form of Richelle ‘Rocky’ Cranston, who inspired Melbourne to a thrilling win over GWS Giants at Casey Fields on Saturday afternoon. In front of 5100 fans, and after bursting out of a stoppage early in final term, similar in the manner of Patrick Dangerfield, Cranston kicked a phenomenal goal on the run, giving the Demons the lead in a game where the Giants held sway for the most part. And then, with just three minutes on the clock, and with the score locked at 39-39, Cranston freakishly snapped a goal from nowhere to give the Demons the match winner, in a thrilling start to the season for one of the premiership favourites. All game, the Giants threw themselves into the contest and pressured the Demons into some dreadful skill errors, while punishing the home side on the rebound. And adding to the fact that star skipper Daisy Pearce was held to just six first half disposals, the Giants held a nine point half time lead. But the Demons lifted their defensive intensity in the second half, with Meg Downie and Bianca Jakobsson starting to gain control over half back, and from there, midfield cogs such as Pearce, Elise O’Dea and Lily Mithen started to find more run and flow in their ball movement. In the end, the experience of the Demons and a late burst by Cranston and Pearce; who took two brilliant contested marks late in the game; proved too much to handle for last year’s wooden spooners.
“Thankfully we practiced some saving the game and winning the game strategies last week; we had a midfield short in the last bit, but the players did really well under pressure,” relieved Demons coach Mick Stinear said post-match. “I’m so proud of how they finished off the game; it was just an exciting game of footy, and exciting for the rest of the competition.” Stinear was also full of praise for his two star match winners after the game. “She’s (Cranston) really wanted to make the most of this opportunity, and in the second half we saw what she could do; she did really well, and it’s just an outcome of all the hard work she’s put in,” he said. “She (Pearce) just competes all day, and is critical with her leadership on field; in the last quarter, she epitomized what we want to be as a team, and she showed plenty of heart.” Stinear also confirmed that gun midfielder Karen Paxman experienced back spasms that forced her out of the game early, and said it was too early to tell how long she would be on the sidelines. The Demons will host reigning premiers, Adelaide, at Casey Fields on Saturday. MELBOURNE GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
1.2 1.3 4.3 7.3 (45) 2.0 3.0 5.2 6.3 (39)
MELBOURNE GOALS: Cranston 3, Scott 2, Cunningham, Hore BEST: D.Pearce, O’Dea, Downie, Cranston, Scott, Mithen INJURIES: Paxman (back) GWS GIANTS GOALS: McWilliams 3, Barclay 2, Staunton BEST: McWilliams, Farrugia, Barclay, Staunton
Richelle 'Rocky' Cranston kicks the ball forward for the Dees on Saturday. Picture: COURTESY OF AFL MEDIA
O’Brien set to soar with ‘youthful’ Eagles Plan in doubt By Nick Creely
By Russell Bennett
Expect a more youthful, energetic Cranbourne line up under new senior coach Steve O'Brien, with the new look Eagles optimistic of its fortunes in the 2018 SEFNL season. O'Brien, the former Doveton coach and player; who has also had stints in the Eastern league with Rowville, and at VFL level with Box Hill and Casey Scorpions (now Demons); is back in the SEFNL for the first time since resigning as the Doves' coach in 2016. And he means business. As training intensities for all clubs, a more noticeable youthful exuberance around Casey Fields is evident, as O'Brien gears up to bring the Eagles into a rejuvenated premiership winning era, while not steering too far away from the winning formula former 2016 premiership coach Simon Goosey implemented. "The standards (at the club) have been pretty good; I think the biggest challenge for a coach coming back from VFL level is finding the balance; that's probably something that through experience you learn, so pre-Christmas we didn't go too hard, but once we got back from Christmas it was about knuckling down," O'Brien said of the pre-season. "I don't think you'll see massive change; Goosey (Simon Goosey) and I are pretty similar in our coaching backgrounds, and have similar philosophies on footy, so I don't think you'll see significant change in the way we play, we'll play the 'modern game' as I like to call it, with a few tweaks to it. "We're about to enter the next phase of our pre-season, and this four week block is crucial, and where we tighten the screws a bit and really narrow things down and fine-tune how we want to play." The Eagles will be forced to turn to the future after the departures of Mat Fletcher, Troy Tharle and Max Gearon, but welcome in one of the region's finest talents, Clayton McCartney. "Everyone knows we've lost a couple of great servants and stalwarts of this footy club, and for their own reasons; which we fully understand; they've gone elsewhere," O'Brien said. "We weren't able to match offers, and we shook hands and wished them the best. "What that's done is create opportunity for a couple of our younger kids; we've had a strong Under 19A side for a number of years, and they
AFL South East’s promotion-relegation plan involving MPNFL and SEFNL clubs for 2019 appears to have hit a serious snag following a meeting between 22 MPNFL clubs mid-last week. The News understands that the 22 clubs met to agree on a motion to create a new rule within their competition set-up that effectively means 75 per cent of the total clubs in the MPNFL must vote in favour of any changes to the divisional structure currently in place for 2018. So, the SEFNL clubs wanting to join their MPNFL counterparts for divisional footy in 2019 must be met with at least a 75 per cent approval vote from those 22 clubs. It is understood that 17 clubs voted to endorse the new rule, with five against. Speaking to the News in the wake of the developments, Beaconsfield president Troy Robinson said of his club: “We’re looking at where the right fit for us is if it’s not divisional footy (through AFL South East). “We’ve been steered in the wrong direction and we’d be lying to say we haven’t looked at our options. “We (the SEFNL clubs) need to give AFL South East a real timeline to see what 2019 will look like for us.“ In a statement provided to the Gazette, AFL South East Region General Manager John Anderson said: “We understand the frustration of the SEFNL clubs because there has been a reluctance from some MPNFL clubs to share our vision, but we can assure them that we have their best interests at heart. “Having the SEFNL clubs play divisional football in 2019 remains a top priority for AFL South East.” In addition, Anderson said: “AFL South East has been committed to, and remains committed to, a three-division structure that will see the SEFNL clubs join forces with the 22 MPNFL in 2019. “The vote taken by the MPNFL clubs does not change our resolve for a regional divisional structure, however we have advised SEFNL clubs directly that we will explore other options to achieve a positive outcome for them in 2019.”
40 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
Steve O''Brien is optimistic the Eagles can be a force in 2018. 177394 probably just couldn't get opportunity. "With those guys moving on, it's created a whole new enthusiasm around the footy club. "And Clay is great for this footy club; he's a Cranbourne boy, so for him to come back to this footy club is great. "We all know Clay is exceptional; I'm not sure we saw the best of him last year, but he'll have a greater understanding of this competition, and we're optimistic he'll add a really dynamic edge to us." And as for legendary sharpshooter Marc Holt? "He's like a young kid, really keen and enthusiastic," O'Brien said. "If anything, I'm trying to almost pull him back a bit, but it's pretty hard to stop the big fella. "He's ticking all the boxes; when you're talking about recruits, people tend to forget he's probably the biggest recruit, considering the challenges he faced last year with his leg. "He's terrorised this competition for a decade, and you just don't lose your talent. With Cranbourne's season beginning in just 51 days against Doveton on Good Friday,
Picture: NICK CREELY
O'Brien said the expectations for all teams are the same..catching pace with reigning premiers, Berwick. "We have our expectations; we're all in it to win a premiership; anyone that says they aren't are kidding themselves; we're in it to win it, but we also know that Berwick is a yardstick, and we have a lot of catching up to do," he said. "I wasn't in this competition last year, so I never really saw them (Berwick) first hand, apart from playing them in a practice match, and I watched them play once, but they're an impressive unit. "It's a challenge we're embracing as a group, but we've got our short term and long term goals, and we're all aligned on that, but we're optimistic we will be very competitive again this year. "I more prefer to focus on us, and I have great belief in the style of footy that I bring, and if we do what we need to do right, we'll challenge anybody." O'Brien also confirmed they are in the process of electing their leadership group for 2018.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
SPORT
Local day of Reckoning By Andrew Copley The hopes and dreams of a Devon Meadows family will be riding on the shoulders of a greyhound with ‘a huge heart’ in Saturday night’s $67,000 Group 2 Cranbourne Cup. Reckoning, trained by Peter Presutto with the help of wife Natalie and their three sons, is primed for a bold showing in the Cranbourne Cup after drawing the coveted box one. He scored a brilliant heat win on the weekend, his 13th win from 41 starts, just eight days after running third in the Traralgon Cup behind the brilliant Poke The Bear, who is trained at Pearcedale by Seona Thompson. “Box one helps but you’ve got to use it. He can be hit or miss at the start, but if he begins like he did in his heat he will be right in it,” Presutto said of Reckoning. “I train a small team of four greyhounds and it’s a real team effort. My wife Natalie and our sons James (24), Aaron (22) and Daniel (19) all help out with the dogs, and we will all be there on Saturday night cheering Reckoning on.” Presutto, 53, bought his first greyhound in 1986 and says a win in the Cranbourne Cup would be his finest achievement. “I’ve won a Healesville Cup and made several other feature finals, but winning the Cranbourne Cup would be extra special. Not necessarily for me or the fact it’s my local track, but mainly because I feel that Reckoning deserves to win a big race.” “He has been a bit unlucky in some of his runs but I am so proud of him because he is really gutsy and has a huge heart, a huge motor and he also has quite a bit of ability.” “At home he loves a pat and he loves a scratch and he’s extremely laid back and relaxed. That changes when I he goes to the track, though, because all he wants to do when he gets there is race,” he said. Making the appearance of Reckoning in the
Reckoning with trainer Peter Presutto.
Picture: CLINT ANDERSON
Cranbourne Cup even more of a family affair is the fact that his breeders and owners, Bill and Serg Buccilli, are related to Presutto. “Bill and Serg are my second cousins and they’ve had a lot of success in greyhound racing. It’s a privilege to train a greyhound for them, especially one as good as Reckoning,”
Presutto said. Reckoning has amassed $63,495 in prize money so far, with the Cranbourne Cup offering up a $47,000 first prize. A third local greyhound, He Shall Johnny, trained at Pearcedale by David Crawford, will
also contest the race. The Cranbourne Cup is the fourth and final leg of greyhound racing’s 2017/18 Gippsland Carnival, which began with the Sale Cup on Boxing Day, followed by the Warragul and Traralgon Cups in January.
Half a mil for Jill By Molly Haines
Lara trainer David Geall with his half million dollar hero Up Hill Jill.
12376237-CG07-18
QUIZ NUMBER 1594 1. WHICH Sri Lankan was the last player to take a Test cricket hat trick against Australia? 2. CARL Lewis won two gold medals at the 1992 Olympics, taking his overall tally to how many golds? 3. WHICH Australian swimmer set 27 world records? 4. WHICH horse was the first winner of the Melbourne-Caulfield Cup double? 5. WHICH Australian official created a scandal by insulting disabled athletes at the 1994 Commonwealth Games? 6. WHICH great Australian sporting triumph was achieved on September 26, 1983? 7. WHAT nationality was legendary runner Kip Keino? 8. WHO won the Australian Open – PGA double in 1956? 9. WHICH state held Australia’s first recorded regatta? 10. WHICH famous American novelist wrote a best-selling non-fiction book on sport in the 1970s? 11. WHICH club in Scotland is said to govern the game of golf? 12. WHO was the last home grown player to win the Australian women’s tennis title? 13. WHO hit a then Big Bash record score of 117 in 2012? 14. WHICH British tennis tournament is the traditional lead-up to Wimbledon? 15. WHAT was the nick-name of jockey Roy Higgins? 16. WHICH Australian swimmer won two gold medals at the 1956 Olympics and a third in 1960? 17. WHAT sort of vehicles compete in the Tour de France? 18. WHO captained the Australian cricket team immediately after the split with World Series Cricket? 19. WHO was Australia’s first surfing world champion? 20. WHAT was the original shape of the Australian Rules field?
Milestones were made on Saturday night at Cranbourne when Victorian speedster Up Hill Jill cracked half a million dollars in prize money by winning a heat of the Group Two Casey Steel Cranbourne Cup. Bred, owned, and trained by Lara resident David Geall, Up Hill Jill continues to achieve heights he didn’t think was possible. “Winning our first group one ($200,000 Topgun invitational) with Jill was very emotional, but she continues to amaze us,” David Geall said. “Everything has that extra excitement when you have been with the dog from go to wow. This ride with Jill is what dreams are made of,” “Cracking the half a million dollar mark in prize money is something that we haven’t been focussing on, but it is definitely an enjoyable one.” Up Hill Jill has drawn box seven in the $67,000 Cranbourne Cup which will be run on Saturday 10 February and is the fourth and final leg of Greyhound Racing Victoria’s Gippsland Carnival.
Geall believes that the odd box may just work in her favour. “Not many people would say they are happy with box seven, but Jill tends to perform very well from odd number boxes.” If Up Hill Jill’s Topgun win in October where she also jumped from box seven, is anything to go by she is in with every chance. Up Hill Jill is blessed with blistering early speed, and she will have to use every ounce of it in her 62nd start (33 wins, 18 seconds and three thirds) as she faces the new kid on the block, local Poke The Bear. “Poke The Bear is a very fast dog and he has proven that he can perform on the big stage by winning the Traralgon Cup before the Cranbourne Cup heats, but I have so much trust in Jill because she always does her best,” Geall said. “I was wrapped with Jill’s heat win on Saturday night considering she missed the jump but was still able run the fastest first split in the heats.” “I am also expecting improvement heading into the final because she tends to go better at her second look at a track.”
ANSWERS: 1. Rangana Herath 2. Eight 3. Dawn Fraser 4. Poseidon 5. Arthur Tunstall 6. Winning the America’s Cup 7. Kenyan 8. Kel Nagle Ogle 9. Tasmania 10. James A Michener 11. The Royal and Ancient Club 12. Chris O’Neil 13. Luke Wright 14. Queens 15. ‘The Profesor’ 16. Murray Rose 17. Bicycles 18. Bob Simpson 19. ‘Midget’ Farrelly 20. Round berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 41
SPORT
Dogs beat battling Swans By Nick Creely VIC PREMIER CRICKET REVIEW - ROUND 14 (DAY TWO) Casey-South Melbourne battled hard, but ultimately lost outright on day two of their clash against Footscray at Casey Fields on Saturday. The Dogs needed six more wickets to achieve the outright win when play resumed on Saturday, but Luke Manders (94) once again dug in, and combined with Dylan Hadfield (42), managed to share a solid 100 run stand that showed glimpses of fight. Brendan Rose (33) also pinched some handy runs in what has been a solid season with the bat for the bustling quick, but once again quick wickets dented them. Unfortunately for Manders, he fell just six runs short of his second first XI century; and has now scored two scores in the 90s twice in his last three digs; after being caught behind, in what was a terrific knock in his comeback game. Manders combined class with grit, in a further sign that he is a player with immense talent, and one that the Swans need to keep on for next season. The Swans tail couldn't wag and were eventually bowled out for 192, setting the visitors a simple chase to achieve the extra points. His driving was particularly a feature in his innings, with the ball skidding along the carpet quite quickly when connecting with his bat. The Dogs then cracked the 23 runs required for the extra points in just three overs, with the Swans remaining on the bottom of the ladder, but only by percentage. It won't get any easier for the Swans, who travel to Schramms Reserve on Saturday to play the reigning premiers, Fitzroy Doncaster. In the seconds, meanwhile, plenty of Swans put their hands up for a first XI call up, with the visitors drawing with Footscray.
Dylan Hadfield defends to the off side during his 42 on Saturday. 177395 Developing players cricketers Chris Benedek (118 not out), Ryan Eaton (52) and Jordan Wyatt (26) all made runs after being demoted
Picture: NICK CREELY
from the ones, with Benedek crunching his third century for the club as he continues to work on his game.
A move of independence By Nick Creely The newly rebranded South East Melbourne Netball Club took a brave risk at independence, and it's paying off. Branching away from their former home, Narre South, where they were aligned with the junior football club and cricket club, Vice President (Admin) Narelle Jenkins and the rest of the club's committee decided to make a change ahead of this season, moving the entire club to Carlisle Park in Cranbourne North. The club was initially founded in 2012 as the Narre South Lions, but will now be known as South East Melbourne, a decision Jenkins said comes down to what's right for the increase in netball's profile in the region. "We never had courts of our own; down there at Narre South, they have the oval and cricket nets, but no courts, so from 2012, we have always acquired different courts around the area for our members," she said. "We have 36 registered playing teams, which
is substantial, and we would be the largest social junior netball club in the region; and we're now independent. "It means we've broken away from the football club; in the football realm, netball is a lower priority; we could use the club rooms but it wasn't really ours, but now we're set up at Carlisle Park and the council has given that to us. "We have 220 families that young kids can call home; we do all our training and can accommodate everyone." Jenkins said the move was first put on the table during a meeting mid-last year between the netball and football clubs, with the angst between the two forcing them to make a decision. "The football club came to us, and they put it on the table that we don't have a lot to do with each other, and that there was no benefits for us, which is true; we took that to our members and spoke about it, and our members wanted to break away," she said. She believes it is the right call and should set a precedence for similar junior netball clubs to follow suit.
SCOREBOARD
(from left) Liv Gore, Emily Bowes and Chloe Cripps show off the new uniform. Picture: SUPPLIED "We want other clubs to perhaps look at us as being independent, and follow certain things about what we've done," she said. "Netball has grown substantially in the last few years, so many girls are just loving it, so it made sense."
NARRE NORTH FOXES FOOTBALL CLUB Junior Registration Day Berwick Junior Football Club
Date: Venue:
GIRLS FOOTBALL
42 STAR NEWS
|
Sunday 18th February 10am - 1pm 219 Belgrave-Hallam Rd, Narre Warren North.
Players wanted for following age groups •Under8toUnder15Boys •Under12,Under14,Under16Girls Free Sausage sizzle and meet the coaches
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
For more information and to register online go to www.narrenorthfoxes.com or come down on the day Enquiries to registrar@narrenorthfoxes.com
12378893-CG07-18
Refer a friend for a $30 merchandise voucher each 12378222-RC06-18
- Berwick Junior Football Club are accepting registrations for Under 12, 14, 16 & 18 Girls. Training starts in February, girls welcome to come and try. Contact registrar@bjfc.com.au
The Swans also drew with the Dogs in the thirds, but lost in the fourths despite putting in a strong effort with the bat.
VIC PREMIER CRICKET ROUND 14 Footscray 7/231 (D.Kight 85, H.Butterworth 54, G.Munro 38, N.Lambden 3/39) and 1/23 def Casey-South Melbourne 61 (L.Dredge 5/17, J.Koch 3/20, H.Winter-Irving (2/23) and 192 (L.Manders 94, D.Hadfield 42, B.Rose 33, H.Winter-Irving 5/35, J.Sheppard 2/29, J.Koch 2/42); Essendon 249 (M.Hill 86*, C.McKay 52, I.Conway 37, J.Seymour 36, P.Cassidy 3/45, J.Jowett 3/53, J.Nanopoulos 2/45, A.Buch 2/48) and 3/62 def Dandenong 166 (B.Forsyth 56, D.Pattinson 53*, C.McKay 4/43, N.Perera 3/37, M.Doric 2/74); Carlton 6/315 def Monash Tigers; Frankston Peninsula 7/222 drew Camberwell Magpies 8/316; Geelong 6/283 def Ringwood 9/279; Melbourne 5/450 def Kingston Hawthorn 295 and 1/71; Melbourne Uni 201 and 4/34 def Prahran 173; Fitzroy Doncaster 4/120 and 0/37 def Greenvale 99 and 57; St Kilda 9/202 drew Northcote 9/283 DDCA - TURF 1 - ROUND 9 North Dandenong 176 (S.Fernando 48, N.Malikzada 45, C.McCartney 28, C.Otto 5/41, M.Hague 2/23) def Dingley 174 (S.Campbell 46, M.Hague 40, L.O'Halloran 27, M.Minhas 4/31, G.Wijethilaka 3/54); Mordialloc 123 (J.Woinarski 38, P.McDermott 34, I.Daniel 32, M.Chasemore 3/12, J.Goodes 2/30) and 136 (I.Daniel 44, J.Wilcock 4/45, J.Armitage 3/25) def Berwick 95 (J.Cleland 25, T.Wighton 4/16, I.Daniel 3/34, J.Woinarski 2/25) and 102 (T.Wighton 5/25, I.Daniel 3/26, S.Squires 2/26); Hallam 6/212 (B.Hillard 51, K.Kean 27, L.Booth 27, R.Hillard 25, R.Kellepotha 4/64, K.Gajasinghe 2/64) def St Mary's 164 (W.Pires 33, R.Kellepotha 32, K.Gajasinghe 30, S.Ahmad 27, V.Thind 4/21, S.Gilmour 2/25, J.Hammond 2/31); Buckley Ridges 230 (S.Pradeep 106, J.Hobbs 36, S.Dissanayaka 4/43, P.Atkinson 4/67, M.Sultani 2/41) def Dandenong West 188 (B.Howarth 55, M.Sultani 39, J.Andersen 5/40, G.Todd 3/17); Narre Warren 4/286 (J.Liyanabadalge 113, I.Laghmani 100*, D.Orchard 31) def Cranbourne 6/236dec (B.Tyzzer 57, S.Plunkett 57, S.Sathyajith 36*, T.Fathers 30, H.Ali 3/46); Springvale South 174 (C.Slocombe 42, S.Spoljaric 36, T.Ford 31*, L.Brown 5/47, M.Davies 4/24) and 2/20 def HSD 108 (M.Davies 32, R.Patterson 28, M.Bandara 4/30, C.Slocombe 2/11, S.Spoljaric 2/14, T.Ford 2/24) TURF 2 Beaconsfield 150 def Fountain Gate 79 and 9/153; Parkfield 191 def St Brigid's/St Louis 133; Coomoora 200 def Silverton 136 and 3/34; Narre North 8/192 def Parkmore Pirates 118 and 4/132; Lynbrook 8/194dec def Lyndale 85 and 5/118; Narre South 7/214 def Keysborough 105 WGCA - PREMIER - ROUND 12 Pakenham 120 (R.Elston 30, J.Mathers 5/42, M.Cooper 3/27) and 1/23 def Kooweeruo 114 (B.Spicer 33, M.Cooper 27, D.Paynter 6/15, T.Tyrrell 3/39); Tooradin 3/162dec (R.Lehman 68*, T.Hussey 42, B.Welsh 30, C.Marsh 2/49) and 1/89 (T.Hussey 52*) def Emerald 150 (J.Hanfi-Scott 53, C.Marsh 27, C.O'Hare 6/42) and 184 (N.Pascoe 61, R.Smith 39*, J.Wardale 34, B.Browne 3/33, C.O'Hare 2/20, A.Avery 2/23, R.Lehman 2/24); Cardinia 7/256 (B.Maroney 67*, D.Salvato 64, B.Parrott 42, R.Campbell 28, S.White 2/49) def Clyde 203 (G.Adams 71, N.Sadler 64, D.Doig 7/82, K.Braid-Ball 2/54); Upper Beaconsfield 7/187 (J.Caderamanpulle 51*, K.Rabel 34, W.Perera 32, P.Jessop 3/71, A.Martin 2/47) def Merinda Park 9/184 (J.Dhaliwal 46*, C.Bryan 43, S.Pitcher 5/57, W.Haines 2/8)
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
SPORT
Maroons emerge victors By Russell Bennett The WGCA’s Twenty20 Kookaburra Cup has been dominated by the ‘big four’ of Kooweerup, Cardinia, Tooradin and Pakenham since its inception but on Sunday at Toomuc Reserve Upper Beaconsfield, broke through to defeat two of those and show the real potential that lies within. Facing the nightmare draw of Tooradin in the semi-final on the front ground before a potential matchup with Cardinia on the Premier ground if they were to win through, the Maroons remained undaunted. Instead, they let their abilities shine and showed real creative flair with both bat and ball. Tooradin batted first on the front ground and, unsurprisingly, led by a Tom Hussey half-century (66) amassed 9/150 from their 20 overs. But some impressive bowling from skipper Bathiya Perera (2/18) and young spinner Harry Sharlassian (2/24) played a key role in keeping the Gulls to a reachable total. Then, in Upper Beaconsfield’s top and middle orders during their chase, they showed they meant business - attacking whenever possible and constantly looking for gaps. Perera was part of a 52-run opening stand with Zenith Wickramanayaka before Kulith Rabel (29 not out) and Julian Bayard (28) were instrumental in securing the Maroons’ berth in the final with seven balls to spare. Russell Lehman (3/27) threatened to blow the game open with a pair of LBWs to remove marquee man Kaushalya Weeraratne (from HSD) and Jonathon Caderamanpulle, but the Maroons steadied. In the other semi-final, meanwhile, Lang Lang (113) was simply no match for Cardinia’s (1/114) rampaging top order. Batting first in the decider against the Bulls,
Upper Beaconsfield broke through on Sunday for a memorable win in this season's WGCA Picture: RUSSELL BENNETT Twenty20 Kookaburra Cup final. 177432 the Maroons continued right where they left off with the willow - reaching 5/151 thanks to a string of contributions from the likes of Perera (20), Caderamanpulle (36), and Bayard (24). Twenty20 is such a game of momentum, and Cardinia wasn’t able to muster any in its response - rolled for 104 with Perera taking 4/15 from his four overs in a man-of-thematch performance and Will Haines snaring 3/11. In the wake of the clash, Bayard was particularly honest about what the Cup win means for his club. “I honestly can’t remember how many times I’ve gone to that semi-final weekend - we’ve
left after we’ve either lost the semi-final or lost the grand final,” he said. “We’ve been there a number of times and haven’t been able to get the chocolates, and we’ve had some pretty close losses along the journey so to finally be able to win it was a tremendous result for the club and hopefully we can use that as a springboard for the rest of the club going towards the back half of the season.” Fittingly, the win came against the same Cardinia side the Maroons are battling against to secure a Premier finals berth. “We have to overtake them in the last couple of rounds so it gives us confidence that we can beat sides in the top four when we play
our best cricket,” Bayard said, adding that Sunday’s result proved the Maroons have the talent to match it with any side. It’s just about putting it together when it matters most. “That’s what Bath has been pushing and trying to instil in us - you can’t just leave it up to one or two blokes to get the job done,” Bayard said. “If you want to be competitive with the best sides, you have to step up when it’s your time to go.” Finally, Bayard praised Perera, not only for his stellar play, but he’s outstanding leadership - empowering the likes of Haines and Sharlassian in the big moments. “He’s brought us all together,” Bayard said. “It’s no secret that we’ve got a mixture of blokes who’ve been around the club for a number of years, and blokes who’ve come to the club from different backgrounds in the past couple of years. People would think there’s probably a segregation, but we’re all really good mates.” Particular recognition from Sunday must also go to the Pakenham Cricket Club and its tireless volunteers for once again hosting the event over its two main grounds. In WGCA Premier grade action across the weekend, Pakenham skipper Dom Paynter was nothing short of astonishing as he bowled his side to victory in yet another low-scoring clash with famous rival, Kooweerup. Defending just 120, Pakenham - led by Paynter’s 6/15, including 5/0 off his final six overs - dismissed the Demons for just 114. Tooradin (3/162 dec. and 1/89), meanwhile, ran out of time in its quest to secure outright points against Emerald (150 and 184); Ben Maroney (67 not out) and Dan Salvato (64) steered Cardinia (7/256) past Clyde (203) at Lineham Oval; and Perera's Upper Beaconsfield (7/187) escaped a scare to overcome Merinda Park (9/184) at Donnelly Reserve.
Oh so close for the Narre Warren midweek team
John Wright had a steely gaze in action for Narre Warren. Narre Warren (2) 3-55 lost to Keysborough 13-56. Division 11 (six-a-side) was at Fountain Gate against Berwick. Jeanette Cox, Len O'Brien and John Uren lost 23-14 and Helen McCarthy, Graham Peterson and Diane Peterson went down 24-13.
Narre Warren (3) 0-27 lost to Berwick (7) 14-52. Saturday was another of the better days for the Narre Warren Pennant teams with three wins. Division 2 at Fountain Gate played the strong Clayton team and finished with an excellent win. John Wright, Percy Herath, Keith Mark and Zak Storm led the way with a 26-14 win, and they were helped by Colin Groom, Eric Sydenham, Erik Luyters and Wilma Stevenson (22-13) and Jos van Hout, Carl Lapham, Geoff Ampt and Jim Millar (19-15). Joe Selfridge, Wally Finlayson, Rod Lane and Cam Lee fought hard and were only just down 20-13. Narre Warren (1) 16-80 defeated Clayton (22) 2-62. Division 5 held their second place on the ladder with an all-rinks win at Mulgrave Country Club. Arthur Fitt, Pauline Kempf, Peter Lister and Norm Hosmer scored best (28-14) and were joined by Paul McNamara, Tracey Storm, Jim Kempf and Ralph Devonshire (23-11). Rose
Rasmussen, Peteer Castricum, Alan Mark and Geoff Miller won 30-21 and Glen Cadman, Ernesto Vergara, Divid Wilkinson and John Green won 23-16. Narre Warren (2) 18-104 defeated Mulgrave CC 0-62. Division 6 was also at Fountain Gate against Eastwood Golf. Their win promoted them to the top of the ladder. Len O'Brien, Helen McCarthy, Michael Graham and John Zanon led the way, winning 28-10 and Jaqueline Moody, Stan Birkett, John Uren and Peter Groom won 27-18. Darren Moore, Arlene Peters, Leo McGeary and Craig Moore drew 18-18 but Stan Bulmer, Denise Peters, Laurie Baker and Andy Tobler lost 18-14. Narre Warren (3) 15-87 defeated Eastwood Golf (3) 3-74. The downside for the day was that the club had to give a walkover for Division 7 due to a lack of players. Narre Warren (4) 0-0 lost to Burden Park (3) 18-15 (walkover).
12376099-CG07-18
NARRE WARREN BOWLS Narre Warren's midweek bowlers had another day of nail-biting, close finishes. The Division 2 side lost at Mulgrave Country Club, again by less than 10 shots. Arthur Fitt, Judy Naughton, Eric Sydenham and Wilma Stevenson led most of the day for a 28-17 win, while Jos van Hout, Ernesto Vergara, Alan Mark and Keith Mark had an up-and-down day before going down 31-21. Two bad ends cost Wilma Haringsma, Wally Finlayson, Geoff Ampt and John Green a win, going down 23-14. Narre Warren (1) 2-63 lost to Mulgrave CC (2) 14-71. It was even closer for Division 3 at Keysborough. Pam Uren, Paul McNamara, Micki Horton and Glen Cadman won well, 25-14, while Stan Bulmer, Pauline Kempf, Rose Rasmusen and Andy Tobler went down 26-14. Truus Henneman, Nancy Pugh, Nick Filius and Peter Castricum drew 16-16.
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
|
STAR NEWS 43
PAKENHAM ISUZU UTE PRESENTS
THE FABULOUS t ea r g e v Fi used s e icl h ve
Fiv gr e be eat ne it s
2010 HOLDEN COMMODORE SS VE SERIES II AUTO • Mechanically checked by our VACC registered Mechanics
$20,990 DRIVE AWAY
• Extended warranties available • Price includes all on roads, no more to pay!
M OMM
• We accept any trade in!
• We offer reasonably priced Warranty packages up to 5 Years!
BO
rego afy156
$18,990 DRIVE AWAY
2015 HOLDEN COLORADO LTZ RG $37,490 DRIVE AWAY • SIX speed auto MY15 MODEL • turbo diesel 2.8l • abs & ebd • rear camera • bluetooth
• • • •
WINDOW TINT GENUINE FLOOR MATS Highway km’s full hyundai service history • ONE OWNER REGO 1LL8OP
A H W
2014 ISUZU MU-X LS-T $39,990 DRIVE AWAY • • • • •
M MM
3.0LT TURBO DIESEL DUAL RANGE 4X4 SEVEN SEAT SUV ABS & EBD Auto 4x4 MY14
REGO 1EM7WJ
PO
W
2015 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID HL AUTO $27,490 DRIVE AWAY
REGO 1DX3HX
• FRONT SENSORS • ONE OWNER • GREAT SERVICE HISTORY • EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST • PARK ASSIST REGO ICG7GN
12372091-RC07-18
2013 HYUNDAI VELOSTER + AUTO
PAKENHAM ISUZU UTE PH 5922 4111 26 COMMERCIAL DRIVE PAKENHAM
OPPOSITE CAR MEGAMART
PAKENHAMISUZUUTE.COM.AU 44 STAR NEWS
|
Thursday, 8 February, 2018
LMCT 11501
berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au