Berwick Star News - 24th October 2019 by Star News Group

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GUMBUYA TAKES IT The phenomenal success of Gumbuya World has resulted in the theme park being named the Casey Cardinia Business of the Year. In two short years Gumbuya World has firmly established itself on the tourist map attracting visitors from not only the Casey Cardinia Region but from all over Victoria, Australia and the world. Gumbuya’s reputation will only be further enhanced when stage two opens in November. ■ See page 2 and 3 for more on the Casey Cardinia Business of the Year.

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GUMBUYA MAKES A SPLASH AS Gumbuya World is the 2019 Casey Cardinia Business of the Year. CEO Ron Weinzierl accepted the award on behalf of his team at the gala dinner held at the Cranbourne Racecourse on Friday night 18 October. He thanked the judges and said it was exciting to think where Gumbuya may go in the future. Stage two of the hugly popular tourist park is expected to open on Melbourne Cup Weekend, further cementing its reputation as one of Victoria’s premier tourist destinations. “In our second year we are only just getting started,“ Mr Weinzierl said. He congratuled the other winners and said the owners of Gumbuya were pleased to be operating in such a collaborative region. “Together we can achieve amazing things.“ Ealier in the evening Gumbuya won the award for Tourism and Travel. Gumbuya World boasts a state-ofthe-art Wildlife Trail allowing visitors to experince more than 50 species of Australian wildlife. Oasis Springs has 12 thrilling water experiences and Outback Explorer offers 11 exciting rides for all ages. “Whether it’s spending endless hours in the water park, getting up-close and personal with wildlife, enjoying the rides and attractions or attending one of our many events, Gumbuya World has something for everyone,“ Mr Weinzierl said. This year Gumbuya has undergone a major expansion as stage two takes shape.

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CEO Ron Weinzierl and his team won the Tourism award, before Gumbuya was named the Casey Cardinia Buisness of the Year. As part of stage two Oasis Springs, the theme park’s water world, will almost double in size. In addition to the new family wave pool, visitors will enjoy six brand new gigantic waterslides comprising two monster twister slides and thrilling four-lane rally race slides. The expansion is part of a major redevelopment of Gumbuya World set to continue over the next three years. When completed the theme park will offer 50 new attractions as well as

a range of onsite accommodation, new cafes, shops, a chocolate factory and a microbrewery. It will also include Indigenous, dinosaur and woolshed precincts for educational programs. By 2022, it is anticipated that Gumbuya World will attract a million visitors each year from around Australia and the globe – ensuring tourism remains strong in Victoria and the Casey-Cardinia region. The judge was blown away by the

“energy and enthusiasm around Gumbuya World’s recent re-opening“. “The investors and management should be extremely proud of their achievements thus far and the plans they have in store for the future. “A wide range of connections within the community and various tourism bodies really assists with aligning and achieving goals. Gumbuya World really is accessible for all and I look forward to what the future holds for your business.“

Casey Cardinia Business Awards The City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Council congratulate the Casey Cardinia Business Awards Winners for 2019 For more information visit caseycardinia.com.au/businessawards

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FIRM’S FAMILY VALUES WIN OUT The family-orientated culture of Nobelius Land Surveyors impressed the judges of this year’s Casey Cardinia Business Awards. Nobelius Land Surveyors was founded in 1996 by Rob and Chris Nobelius and is now in its second generation of ownership/management with the founders’ son, Ben Nobelius, taking over in 2013. “We have made a name for ourselves primarily in small scale unit subdivisions," Ben explained. “Our skill set and clientele have recently grown and our involvement in large scale greenfields developments is steadily increasing to become the largest single office cadastral survey company in Victoria. “We have built a strong family orientated culture within our team that we are very proud of." The judge noted Nobelius Land Surveyors’ achievements and developments over the last five years noting the firm has “great goals for the next 5 years that the team and community will benefit from". The judge was impressed with the firm’s “great focus on staff and professional development". “There are innovative practices employed across a number of areas within the business and it’s great to see that some of these have been driven by the employees themselves. “(Nobelius is) well-positioned within the area and within the industry to facilitate collaboration with other businesses and has shown impressive growth in a relatively short amount of time. “It is great to see innovation be a fun-

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remarkable. Such a great contribution from a business that operates on a much smaller scale than others."

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MECWACARE representative Leanne Dalla-Vecchia (left) presented the Home Based Business Award to from left, Joanne Staindl, Julie Glen and Raymond Staindl.

AN AWARDS TOUR DE FORCE to travel overseas, interstate, as well as within our own backyard, all whilst providing a level of service and care that comes from travelling 'with the family’," said Joanne, who had long held a dream to own and run her own tour company. Raymond joined the business in 2016 and Tour Local began to see growth in its transfer and charter business, as it meant Joanne was able to dedicate more of her time to itinerary writing and hosting both long and short tours.

On its website Tour Local describes itself as a 'Can Do' tour and charter company. “We don’t just transport you, we take you on a journey," said Joanne. “We don’t just give you a tour, we enlighten you. We don’t just show you a place, we leave you with a memory." The judge noted the “great passion“ shown by Joanne and Raymond for their business and the people they come

in contact with. “I was very pleased to hear you got a new bus, which will greatly assist you in many of your projects," the judge noted. “I get annoyed when bus tours continually support the massive fast food outlets instead of a local bakery. You are certainly still heading in the right direction. I was also pleased to see you are looking after smaller rural towns as they need our help."

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GLOWING WITH DUAL SUCCESS GLOW Clinic scooped not one, but two categories at this year’s Casey Cardinia Business Awards. The Berwick clinic is a unique and innovative business with a focus on optimising the emotional health and well-being of mothers, fathers/partners, infants, children and families from preconception (planning pregnancy) up until grade 6 age. Founders and GLOW psychiatrists, Dr Adaobi Udechuku and Dr Lucinda Smith, share a passion for perinatal and infant mental health and wellbeing. It was this passion coupled with identification of a real community need that drove the creation of GLOW’s unique service, philosophy and model of care. “At GLOW, we address the entire spectrum from wellness to significant psychological and physical ill health,“ said Dr Udechuku. “Our clinicians and wellness practitioners include psychiatrists, psychologists, paediatricians, physiotherapists,

Dr Lucinda Smith and Dr Adaobi Udechuku celebrate with their team. dietitians, lactation consultants, massage therapists and yoga teachers. All are specialists in their fields and are available at our contemporary, light-filled purpose-built space in central Berwick. “Our GLOW model of care is based on the best practice and the latest evidence."

The judge of the Health, Education and Well-Being category praised GLOW Clinic as a fantastic idea “much needed in our rapidly growing area". “You have reached amazing growth in the last couple of years and I love how you have identified your areas of focus for the next 5 years. It looks as though

you have thought of every way you can add value over this time,“ commented the judge. “Your community work in the Casey Cardinia Region and employment of locals is highly commended. We were blown away with your passion for your clients and business. I was very impressed with your vision for this business and that you had the confidence to bring your unique, but so needed, concept to life. I was very impressed that you employ locals and promote from within.“ The judge for the New Business category was “amazed that since its inception, the business witnessed such growth levels". “Your leadership and involvement in the community demonstrates an excellent committed approach, given the timespan since opening the doors. I like the way you acknowledge the challenge with working in vs working on the job. Well done on an excellent submission.“

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Successful Endeavours has certainly had its fair share of success at the Casey Cardinia Business Awards, and this year is no exception. The Narre Warren based company was the winner of last year’s Business and Professional Services Category. It won the same category in 2016 and 2015. Now it has been recognised in the Manufacturing category. Successful Endeavours has also been nationally recognised with a PACE Zenith Award in 2016 and the IOT Impact Innovation Award 2018. The firm designs electronics based products that are intended to be manufactured in Australia. This encompasses infrastructure grade industrial controls, power, water and waste monitoring and management, electrical distribution equipment, telemetry devices including the Internet of Things (IoT), security systems, automotive controllers, communications equipment, and even a mobile phone. Founded by Ray Keefe in 1997, Successful Endeavours' aim is to provide affordable world class product development services that allows its customers to be locally and internationally competitive in their chosen market. “At Successful Endeavours we recognise that better products using competitive technologies are the lifeblood of Australian electronics manufacturers, and good product development delivers better products," said Mr Keefe. “We are committed to doing what it takes to deliver better electronics products for your manufacturing business. We have the skill set and the mindset to ensure your market opportunity is re-

Ray Keefe, the founder and owner of Successful Endeavours, accepts the award for Manufacturing on behalf of his team. alised and your production profits are maximised.“ The judge was impressed with the number of “very impressive goals“ Successful Endeavours had achieved over the past five years. “The company has certainly won many awards and is a valued regular en-

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A CUT ABOVE THE COMPETITION New York Barbers is a slice of the Big Apple in the heart of Berwick. The business was established in 2014 by owner Mario Fallace to provide a quality men’s grooming service in the South East suburbs and Casey region. The state-of-the-art barber shop was inspired by the traditional, old school New York barber shops and the famous city itself. Under Mario’s watchful eye, the team of barbers service all gentleman providing haircuts, beard trims and shaves. Mario’s love for the Big Apple is evident in the carefully curated space which includes arresting photographs of iconic New York landscapes. One corner of the barbers is devoted

to the history of the craft with framed antique cut throat razors and a centuryold barber’s chair. Mario describes New York Barbers as an “old school barber shop with a modern fusion". “When I decided originally to open a barbers it would have been very easy to paint a white wall and put in chairs and mirrors and call it a barbers shop,“ explained Mario. “But I got to thinking about barbering and how big it was in the 1920s through to the 1960s in New York. At that time there was a barber on every corner. That’s why I wanted to have a New York inspired feel and hence why we became the New York Barbers." Customers and those waiting with

them can also indulge in a coffee, frappe, milkshake, cup of tea, soft drink or hot chocolate from the cafe. Mario says his team of barbers are like family. “The team is awesome. They are well experienced in all aspects of barbering from close shaves, to modern fades. It’s about looking after men. “I am really proud of my team because that is exactly what they do. You can sit any chair in New York Barbers and know you will get the same quality service." The judge described New York Barbers as “an amazing business“. “The quality of your marketing, customer experience and innovation is

simply awesome. Congratulations on the strategy always putting the customer first, involvement in the local community with relevant win win sponsorships and the diversity of your two outlets is well thought through,“ the judge wrote. “Your future plans are innovative and will be an asset to the region. Wow, I was blown away with your customer first approach and the focus you have on a consistent experience for your customers. “New York Barbers is a great role model for how to engage and develop staff. To quote Mario - 'As the leader of this business I am responsible for the success of my staff'. I would encourage all Casey Cardinia Business Award entrants to pay New York Barbers a visit and see how this business is presented."

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A WINNER WITH TRUE INSIGHT Insight Construction Group is a diverse construction company undertaking a wide range of projects from minor construction and fit-out contracts through to multi-million dollar refurbishment and new build projects. The company’s motto is ’Insight Construction Group, The Professional Builder You’ll Come Back To...’ Paul Jones founded ICG in September 2008 after 13 years working as a Senior Project Manager with two of the

industry’s leading commercial builders, Cordukes Limited and Becon Constructions. “Over the past 10 years we have developed a network of relationships with many designers and project managers and now regularly complete repeat works with many of these companies,“ said a spokesperson. Insight’s client range includes Cardinia Shire and Latrobe City Council, schools, childcare centres and kinder-

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WAVERLEY DOES IT AGAIN Hallam based Waverley Industries this year racks up an impressive fifth straight win in the Social Enterprise category. The business is one of the leading Australian Disability Enterprises in Victoria, providing quality employment to people with disabilities. Employees provides a range of services to the local community, including packaging/assembly, catering, gardening and woodwork. The business commenced operations in November 1984 with the aim of providing Supported Employment Opportunities for people with special needs, in particular intellectually disabled adults. Waverley Industries employs 350 plus adults with special needs and 60 plus full time and casual staff across 2 sites in Notting Hill and Hallam. The business has six specialty divisions – packaging, assembly, catering, wood work, transport and garden / maintenance services. The Packaging and Assembly Division specialises in packaging, collating, labelling, mail-outs, shrink-wrapping and assembly work ranging from small component sub-assembly to complete product assembly. The Catering Division specialises in providing customers with food and beverage catering at a competitive price, delivered to the door. The Transport Division provides a pickup and delivery service for customers. The Garden / Maintenance Division has utes with trailers providing mowing, gardening, litter patrol and bin cleaning services across the South-East. Waverley Industries also provides accredited training to 40 students with special needs in partnership with

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Enthusiasm is in plentiful supply at Waverley Industries. special schools, as well as providing Work Experience programs to approximately 100 students with special needs on a weekly basis. Waverley Industries also operates a Community Volunteering Program that provides over 45,000 hours of volunteering annually. The judge was impressed with the businesses’ social impact throughout the Casey Cardinia Region. “The value Waverley Industries brings to the region is outstanding along with a significant increase in volunteering that has such a positive effect on our community in the Casey Cardinia Region and society,“ noted the judge. “The positive change for people with disabilities also spreads awareness to the community about the opportunities that are available for people with a disability. “A significant contributor and service provider. What a great service to have in Casey Cardinia."

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Atura Dandenong is a welcoming home away from home for a diverse mix of professionals conducting business in both the Casey Cardinia Region and the neighbouring municipalities. Eclectic charm meets industrial-chic in this 4.5 star hotel, which offers 128 stylish rooms, modern function facilities and exciting dining and bar venues - including a micro brewery! Atura Dandenong offers five flexible conference and event spaces, reception areas flooded in natural light and an open courtyard garden - allowing the hotel to cater for 3 or 300. Atura Dandenong is located just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of thriving corporate and business park precincts near the juncture of the Princes Highway and the South Gippsland Freeway. The judge praised Atura for its comprehensive awards submission. “I enjoyed reading about your success over the last 4 years and felt that your goals and achievements were realistic,“ noted the judge. “Your application highlighted your business very well and provided me with a great picture of the facility you run. “Your goals and aspirations are admired and you have taken hold of a growing market in an area that has limited services offered in the hotel space. Your strategic partnerships are a great example of how you have capitalised on the region’s offerings. I look forward to seeing what Atura Dandenong will achieve in the coming years."

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Fire brigade opens its door Firefighters of Narre Warren North fire brigade have allowed families the rare chance to learn of what it's like to do their job. The brigade threw open its doors on Saturday 19 October - hosting a barbecue, live demos, and a chance to show off their brand new ultra-light tanker. "We really enjoy being able to put on these events for the community. After all we are there for them," The brigade's communications officer Aaron Tams said. For more turn to page 28.

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Costs of council year - which council argues was about "forming relationships and identifying opportunities to create trade, economic development and arts and cultural benefits for our region". But Cr Flannery said: "The money we've spent overseas could've been invested into employing people or helping businesses to employ more people". Mr Sullivan also voiced his concerns of council overseas trips saying there was "no evidence" they were of "any benefit to the ratepayers." "That's all bloody spin - they're past masters at it," he said. Residents and Ratepayers Association president Arvo Talvik said the $137,243 bill "doesn't seem a lot with respect to the overall Casey Council budget" but did question

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penses of any councillor - $50,154, including $14,096 for travel costs and $17,895 in carer expenses for her son Pete who has a disability. Next was Cr Sam Aziz with $29,315 in total expenses, including $17,848 for travel. Claiming the least was Cr Milla Gillic who spent $590. In a statement, Cr Stapledon said expenses reported in the annual report were compliant with councils adopted Councillors Reimbursement of Expenses Policy. Councillor Rex Flannery said he would be challenging $2,284 in total expenses contending he doesn't "waste a penny except for my phone bill". He also wanted to see "proof in the pudding" with council overseas trips, after ratepayers paid $70,000 for councillors and council officers to visit China on two separate trips this

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Get active with our Spring into Summer program! As part of our Spring into Summer program, the City of Casey is hosting a range of FREE health and wellness activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a nature walk at Casey’s fabulous Royal Botanic Garden in Cranbourne on Saturday 2 November from 10.00 am – 1.30 pm.

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Bunjil Place Arts Fund Advisory Committee seeking members The recently established Bunjil Place Arts Fund Advisory Committee is looking for new committee members who will play a vital role in the long-term success and sustainability of Bunjil Place’s arts and cultural activities.

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Green Living in Casey Festival The City of Casey is excited to present the Green Living in Casey Festival at Bunjil Place on Saturday 16 November starting at 10.00 am. The festival will feature a range of stalls selling environmentally friendly products. Seminars and workshops will be running throughout the day focusing on the environment, sustainable living, recycling and plastic use. The kids will also be kept busy with free children’s entertainment and activities to build their awareness around greener living. For more details visit the City of Casey’s website.

Key responsibilities of the Advisory Committee will involve establishing and maintaining relationships with individual and corporate donors, providing advice on the use of trust funds, as well as identifying and supporting applications for philanthropic funding opportunities. If you have a demonstrated knowledge in arts, strong networks and expertise in leveraging inancial commitments from individuals and corporations, submit an expression of interest via www.caseyconversations.com.au before Monday 11 November.

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See your creation become part of a Bunjil Place exhibition Join a free community workshop on Saturday 9 November from 10.30 am – 1.30 pm with internationally artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan to help shape the next exhibition to take place in the Bunjil Place Gallery. Create the home of your dreams from recycled boxes and have your structure take part in a larger installation, Home/Land: Project Another Country to be exhibited from December 2019 until March 2020. For more information and to secure your spot visit the Bunjil Place website.

October and November Council meetings Members of the community are welcome to attend Council and Committee meetings, which are held in the Bunjil Place Function Room, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. COUNCIL MEETINGS: » Special Council meeting: Tuesday 29 October, 5.30 pm » Thursday 7 November, 6.30 pm » Tuesday 19 November, 6.30 pm

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Childcare centre gets the greenlight By Brendan Rees A childcare centre for 54 children will be built in Hampton Park, despite Casey Council rejecting the plans, the state's highest planning tribunal has ruled. The council rejected Winnima Realty Pty Ltd 's proposal for 9 Winnima Avenue on the grounds of location suitability, the impact on the character of the locality, and amenity impacts on neighbours. Two nearby residents also opposed the grant of a permit. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) overturned the council's decision on 7 October, allowing the project to go ahead. VCAT member Michael Deidun said in his report the development was appropriate with the building design, setbacks, facade treatment, building materials and colour scheme being "consistent with the surrounding residential environment." "I find that the proposal will not result in any unreasonable built form impacts on the surrounding properties, including by way of

visual bulk, overlooking or overshadowing," the report said. He further stated the design of the building and acoustic fences will ensure that noises from the childcare centre "will be appropriately contained on-site, and limit the amenity impact on the adjoining residents." Mr Deidun stated a number of residents raised concerns about Winnema Avenue being used as a "shortcut" through the residential neighbourhood. But Mr Deidun believed the proposed childcare centre would not result in "unreasonable traffic impact on the surrounding road environment" despite an additional 216 vehicle movements being added to the local road network. "As Winnima Avenue provides access to an arterial road to its north, and a collector road to its south, the traffic movements from this child care centre will be split between these two destinations. As such, no single point along Winnima Avenue will experience the additional 216 vehicle movements that will be

generated from this proposed development," he stated. Mr Deidun dismissed suggestions it would be expected non-residential land uses located within a residential zone would "appear just the same as the nearby residential properties." "Non-residential land uses have a particular form and function, often require additional car parking, and have other attributes or requirements that must be provided in a proposed design," he stated. Casey acting manager of statutory planning and building Services Nick Moore said council declined the application for the childcare centre as it failed to comply with the local policy of the Casey Planning Scheme. "Some of the main concerns raised by council included the site's location not being amongst other non-residential uses, its potential to detract from the neighbourhood character, and the potential to cause adverse amenity impacts to the surrounding residents," he said. The proposed hours of operation will be restricted from 6.30am to 7pm on weekdays.

Sikh celebration honours community By Brendan Rees The 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism was celebrated at Bunjil Place for the first time. Organised by Sikh Volunteers Australia, the ceremony attracted hundreds of people who gathered for a seminar themed 'Share and Care' where various community groups were awarded in recognition of their service in cooperation, multiculturalism and support for people in need. The event was attended by MPs, Casey councillors, council staff and representatives of south east organisations. Guest speakers included Tim Costello, the Australian Baptist Minister and current chief advocate of World Vision Australia; Philip Rosie of Victoria Council of Churches, and Jasbir Singh Suropada of the Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria. A big-hearted group of Sikh Volunteers also provided free vegetarian food on the day. In her speech, Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon said council was "incredibly proud" so many people call City of Casey their home. "We love our Sikh Community and are so grateful for our Sikh Volunteers. We know how important this special event is and that is why raised the 550th anniversary in council to light up Bunjil Place on the 12th of November; an event that we invite the whole community to," she said. "Council is proud and will continue to work alongside the many diverse community groups and members to create an environ-

Jail time for baby killer A man found guilty of shaking his then-partner's baby in Cranbourne West, causing the child's death, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison. Jesse Vinaccia, who was 22 at the time of the offence, was sentenced in the Supreme Court on Monday 14 October, more than three years after the child's death. In his sentencing remarks, Justice Michael Croucher noted Vinaccia's extensive admissions to police and the remorse he had expressed, including a suicide attempt following the baby's death, despite entering a not-guilty plea. Justice Croucher also noted Vinaccia's "good prospects of rehabilitation". The court found that on the evening of 23 January 2016, Kaleb Baylis-Clarke was found unresponsive in his cot by Vinaccia, who had been caring for him while his mother, Erin Baylis-Clarke was at work. Vinaccia was in a relationship with Ms Baylis-Clarke at the time and lived with them in Cranbourne West. The infant was rushed to the Monash Medical Centre and placed on life support. While he had no external injuries, he did have serious brain injuries and bleeding in both retinas which examiners concluded had been caused by violent shaking. Vinaccia later admitted to police that he had "grabbed [Kaleb] off ... his [mat] with a bit of force"; that he may have "shaken [Kaleb] with ... quite significant force"; that he put him down in his cot "pretty rough"; and that he was "frustrated" at the time after a conversation with Kaleb's father. Kaleb died on 30 January 2016 after his life support was switched off. Vinaccia was found guilty of child homicide in June this year. Vinaccia must serve at five and a half years before being eligible for parole.

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Roopendeep celebrates at the ceremony. 198359 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS ment that fosters respect, inclusion and collaboration." Member for LaTrobe Jason Wood commended Sikh Volunteers Australia for their "ongoing commitment to serving the people of the local community, and to helping those who are most in need." "I thank the Sikh community for their amazing generosity as all the Sikh Temples which provide free food at not only temples but also community events. They do not discriminate and regard all people as equal, and I would like to congratulate our two local Sikh temples in Officer and Pakenham for their contribution

Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon joins members of the Sikh community. 198359 towards the society," Mr Wood said. "We can all appreciate the values of equality, justice, respect, honesty and a willingness to help those in need that are at the core of Sikh faith, because they so closely align with Australian values". Casey councillors voted at their 15 October meeting to approve lighting hire costs of $4,778.40 to illuminate Bunjil Place on 12 November for the Guru Nanak celebrations.

Police have charged a man with sexual assault of a 22-year-old Hampton Park woman which allegedly occurred in Dandenong on Tuesday 15 October. The 21-year-old Chadstone man was charged with sexual assault, assault with intent to commit a sexual assault, sexual activity directed at another person, sexual exposure and commit indictable offence while on bail in relation to an alleged sexual assault in a Cleeland Street carpark about 1.20pm. However, Dandenong Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team detectives are appealing for witnesses or footage following the incident. The 22-year-old Hampton Park woman was not physically injured during the incident. The Chadstone man will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on 25 October. Detectives are urging anyone who may have been in the carpark at the time, or driving in the area with dashcam footage, to come forward. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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What made you decide to start your charity Clean as Casper in offering free showers to the community? Around five years ago, I set up a charity called Orange sky laundry in the south east (a mobile laundry service for the homeless). I met a homeless gentlemen named Casper who revealed to me one night that he had not showered for 6-7 years. He had purchased internet security for me after over hearing me saying I needed it. As I was not allowed to accept any gifts, I bartered with him and in exchange, I promised to build him a mobile shower- and so the journey began. What days/times does the mobile truck operate? Mondays 4pm-7.30pm Wednesdays 7pm -8.30am Thursday: 12pm -2.30pm Thursdays 6pm -8.30pm Friday 6.30pm -8.30pm Saturdays 7 m -9pm What business do you run on the side? I run my family flooring store - Choices Flooring with my brother and parents.

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Lucky number $666,666 By Mitchell Clarke A Berwick man has woken up to a real life dream, pocketing $666,666 after scoring division one in Tattslotto. The thrilled winner held one of six division one wins nationally in Monday and Wednesday’s Lotto draw 3914 which was drawn on Monday 21 October. Wishing to remain anonymous, the man admitted he was initially sceptical when he woke to the remarkable news.

“I woke up to a few missed calls and an email telling me to check my ticket,” he said. “I had no idea what was going on as I thought it must be spam or some other bulls***. “I checked my account and saw that I had won and all I could think was ‘what the hell!’”. The man explained he played the same numbers every week, admitting he’s been playing QuickPick for years. “It’s only a small four-game entry, so I’ve got it on a subscription for every week, so I know

I’ll always have my numbers in. “I never expected I’d win division one!” The money comes at a particularly crucial time, with the winner claiming he really needed it after a few rough weeks. “This windfall takes the pressure off us for sure,” he said. “It’s been a tough few weeks I’ve got to say so this has come at a really good time.” While a holiday is already planned, he’s keen to upgrade and enjoy himself that little bit more.

“We already have a little getaway planned in the next couple of weeks, so I think we’ll be celebrating then,” he said. “We’ll be able to go away on our break and splurge a bit. Maybe upgrade the room or have a few more nice dinners.” The winning 4-game QuickPick entry was purchased online. In the 12 months to 30 June 2019, there were 88 division one winning Monday & Wednesday Lotto entries across the Lott’s jurisdictions, which collectively won $87 million.

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An 18-year-old Cranbourne West man was arrested in relation to a robbery in Carnegie and related deceptions offences. The man was arrested on Monday 21 October in relation to a robbery that occurred on Rosstown Road in Carnegie on 8 October. Police have charged the man with deception offences and was bailed to appear at Moorabbin Magistrate’s Court on 20 November. Investigations into the robbery are ongoing. A 16-year-old Pakenham boy was also arrested in relation to a robbery on Rosstown Road, Carnegie on 8 October and related deceptions offences. He will appear at a Children’s Court later this week. Police have arrested 57 people over the past three days as part of Operation Liege to crack down on youth offending across the state. Fifty-seven people were arrested and multiple charges have been laid for offences including carjacking, aggravated burglary, robbery and vehicle crime linked to serious offending. Warrants were executed in suburbs includ-

ing Cranbourne, Clyde North, Dandenong, Narre Warren, Frankston, Pakenham, Reservoir, Sunshine, Truganina, Lara and Norlane. The majority of those arrested are aged between 15 and 21-years-old. North West Metro Region Commander Tim Hansen said Operation Liege was a state-wide investigative and enforcement capability established in July to disrupt high-harm, highimpact youth offending.

A mobile shower charity truck providing free showers to the disadvantaged and people experiencing homelessness in the south east has had an upgrade. After working out of a trailer, Clean as Casper founder Steve Winterton said getting their truck on the road was a “huge relief” after winning a $20,149 in the State Government’s Pick My Project initiative. “It’s quadrupled the amount of people using our shower already,” he said. He said the truck was purchased two years ago but they didn’t have the funds to fit it out. “It’s really saved us ... the name will get out there and people can help us more.” The truck now has one shower, a washing machine, a dryer and cabinetry.Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas said project such as the mobile shower for the homeless displayed “the power of community engagement as we seek to help those in our area who need it most,” adding it would “offer more privacy, more locations, and greater support.” Mr Winterton said it wasn’t just about peo-

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Big plans for Narre By Brendan Rees Narre Warren Village could be in line for a facelift after Casey Council unveiled its visionary plan for major development in the area. Councillors voted a their 15 October meeting to adopt the draft Narre Warren Village Urban Design Framework which proposes to revitalise the village - a designated precinct within the Fountain Gate Narre Warren Metropolitan Activity Centre located adjacent to Narre Warren rail station. Key plans include: an improved Webb Street precinct street enhancement an urban plaza traffic redirected from Webb Street change of bus movement a shared path bridge leading straight to the village for pedestrian and cyclists enhanced train station environment green infrastructure including water sensitive urban design features for storm water management Casey manager of city design and construction Trevor Griffin said the framework would encourage employment close to home, more sustainable transport modes to reduce congestion and car dependence, a vibrant core of activity and lifestyle options around the train station, and improved safety and attractiveness of the centre as a destination. The framework would "likely be ongoing for many years" or "accelerated" if council is successful in securing funding or if market conditions support early investment, he said. "In the next three to five years, council will aim to develop project proposals to submit to the State Government to improve local traffic snarls, upgrade the bus interchange and improve pedestrian safety around the train station," Mr Griffin said. "Council believes that the train station car park could be safer and better managed

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A car became airborne and plummeted into a front bedroom of a home in Narre Warren on Wednesday 16 October. The incident, which occurred at the corner of Sinners Ave and Kurrajong Rd at 3.30pm, left the house extensively damaged. Narre Warren State Emergency Service, police, ambulance, and firefighters from Hallam CFA attended the scene. An SES spokeswoman said it's believed the elderly woman driver lost control of her Volkswagen Golf after a bag became stuck under her brake pedal. SES volunteers installed acrow props to hold up the house's structure in place as well tarping the damaged room. Amubulance Victoria spokesman Jamie First said paramedics treated a woman in her 70s although she was not taken to hospital. In a separate incident three days earlier, a young couple woke in shock when a car ploughed into their Berwick home.

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‘Debt’ attack By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 21-year-old hired painter has pleaded guilty to brutally bashing his employer into unconsciousness during a dispute over unpaid wages, a court has heard. Rahmatulla Yazdani, without invitation, knocked on the front door of his boss's family home in Lynbrook on a Saturday afternoon in August. The pair argued outside the house over the alleged $1100 non-payment, with the boss pushing Yazdani in the chest and challenging him to fight, Dandenong Magistrates' Court was told on 22 October. Yazdani struck the boss to the forehead with an unknown object, then repeatedly punched the victim to the head, police alleged. He continued hitting even as the boss lay on the ground unconscious, police told the court. When finished, Yazdani flicked his cigarette to the ground, and was driven away in a waiting car. An ambulance was called by a witness. The victim was transported to Dandenong Hospital slipping in and out of consciousness. He suffered a deep laceration and fracture to his brow, a laceration to the bridge of his nose that required stitches as well as seven broken teeth. The dental repair bill was at least $6800, the court heard. Yazdani, sporting a significantly swollen and bruised right hand, was interviewed by police via an interpreter the next day. He broke down and cried when shown the extent of the victim's injuries, the court heard. "If he hadn't touched me I wouldn't have fought him," he told police. Defence lawyer Siva Kandasamy told the court that Yazdani was provoked, unarmed and struck the victim only once. Yazdani had been working for the boss for

four months and was constantly met with "excuses" over not being paid. He had earlier approached police for help but was told it was a civil dispute - and he was unlikely to succeed due to being a sub-contractor, Mr Kandasamy said. The Iranian-born refugee had a severe intellectual disability that impaired his reasoning and coping skills. "He doesn't know how to manage stress and that's a contributing factor," Mr Kandasamy said. Magistrate Jack Vandersteen said Yazdani must have struck the victim "many, many times", given the extent of the injuries. He noted Yazdani was on corrections orders at the time for two counts of recklessly causing serious injury in 2016. In those previous cases, the two victims had each suffered broken faces. He had failed to do the required unpaid work on the orders but had otherwise engaged well with behavioural programs, the court heard. "The community corrections order hasn't achieved the outcome you would hope because you're here today with a victim that's suffered a high-end injury," Mr Vandersteen said. "If not for the intellectual disability, he'd be looking at years of jail. "He's incredibly violent when he offends." Yazdani accepted Mr Vandersteen's sentence indication of jail followed by a CCO. He was issued a three-year intervention order, banning him from contacting the employer, except through a lawyer. Yazdani was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates' Court for sentencing on 5 December.

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Art at their fingertips By Danielle Kutchel A new gallery exhibition at Bunjil Place is promising to be the most accessible yet, thanks to an Auslan video label pilot. Auslan (Australian Sign Language) video labels have been loaded onto two iPads, which are available by request at the Bunjil Place Gallery front desk to accompany members of the Auslan community as they visit the David Griggs: Between Nature and Sin exhibition. The pilot is aimed at deaf or hard of hearing people who use Auslan, parents and children of deaf people, Auslan students and interpreters. Arts access/inclusion officer at Bunjil Place, Jessica Moody, said while Auslan tours are not new within the gallery sector, they often involve a tour guide who is well versed in the exhibition and who can take a tour group around it. The downfalls of this approach include the tours being bound to one day or time, and an inability to stop at every piece in the exhibition. Ms Moody was keen to encourage the agency of individual visitors, and with Auslan video

labels, visitors can visit at any time during opening hours and navigate the gallery. There are twelve videos loaded onto each iPad which correspond with the labels inside the gallery. Users can select the thumbnail corresponding to the title of the artwork they are looking at to view the Auslan video. Each video features a deaf artist who has translated the English artwork labels into Auslan. The videos are captioned in English and can be watched in any order. "At Bunjil Place, we welcome all. The Auslan labels remove the barrier of written or spoken language, transforming it into the accessible language of Auslan," Ms Moody said. Sarah Davies, who was born profoundly deaf, said she found the iPad and Auslan labels in the gallery easy to use. "Accessibility is important to me as this gives me more choice and control in attending exhibitions, theatre, movies and general events of my interest to enjoy equally as much as everyone else," she said. "As I love and enjoy art exhibitions, I was

Jessica Moody and Sarah Davies trial the Auslan video labels. 198596 very excited when this exhibition launched with accessibility to Auslan which is my primary language and I am able to fully absorb the same information shared. I think the iPad initiative is fantastic and I would love to see more

of this roll out to many more exhibitions." The labels are currently being piloted only for the David Grigg's exhibition and Ms Moody said they aimed to repeat the initiative in future exhibitions.

Siblings set for whirlwind experience By Brendan Rees What mighty siblings Viv and Joey lack in height, they more than make up for with their charisma and determination. Measuring four foot five inches, and five foot two inches respectively, the pair are looking forward to racing around the globe when they compete for a cash prize of $250,000 in Channel Ten's The Amazing Race Australia. In a race where every second and every step counts, Viv, 25, of Cranbourne East and her brother Joey, 28, of Noble Park, say they will be "super reliant" on Google Maps for directions.

And they are ready to deal with painfully slow taxi rides, furious camels,and kayaking despite Viv admitting she's not "particularly strong (psychically)." Often being made fun of growing up, they now embrace their size and see it as an advantage in the race. Together, they have travelled to the USA, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Macau. "Joey and I grew up watching the show together, and family and friends said that we'd be the funniest pair to watch," Viv says. Their parents migrated to Australia from Vietnam in the 1980s. Viv says having the op-

portunity to travel around the world was a chance to "live out our childhood dream of being on the race." But Joey says: Viv can sometimes be very stubborn and when disagreements arise, this makes it very hard to communicate with her. In situations like this, it's usually her way or the highway." When asked what his go-tip for getting through a long-haul flight, Joey responds: "Make friends with the flight attendants so that they give you extra food and snacks!" The show premieres on Monday 28 October.

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service, and to recognise all those who served Australia as a result of conscription between 1951 and 1972. The Service was held in Buchanan Park with a precisioned parade, laying of wreaths and a seven-gun salute. We owe our lives to these brave and courageous individuals who fought so hard for our freedoms and this service is one way of acknowledging this. COMMUNITY GROUP OF THE WEEK SIKH VOLUNTEERS A special celebration was held last Sunday, honouring the 550th Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and the birth of Sikhism. A presentation outlining the values of the faith, Share and Care and their community service was shown to all 400 people in attendance. The event was held at Bunjil Place with special guest speakers Tim Costello (CEO World Vision) and Philip Rosie (Victorian Council of Churches). The outstanding service of the Sikh Volunteers was evident by the work that is seen in the Casey Community and in their presentation. To celebrate their special day, they invited and honoured dignitaries and community groups who they work with in partnership. A special performance was held by the Sikh Kids. A lunch was provided afterwards in the Bunjil Plaza. To honour this special day, Casey Council will light up Bunjil Place on 12 November and invite the whole community to be a part of it.

WHAT’S ON Fridays 10am-2pm - Carer’s Hub - Lynbrook Community Centre - Lynbrook Blvd, Lynbrook - www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/lynbrook-carers-hub Thursday 24 October at 6:30 - INNovation Crowd Baw Baw Chapter Launch - Railway Hotel - 81 Queen St, Warragul Friday 25 October at 6pm - Diwali at Delaray Park Clyde North - Delaray Park (located on Deoro Parade) Clyde North Friday 25 October at 6pm - A Night to Shine

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Truckie’s hay-fire heroics By Jed Lanyon A Lyndhurst truck driver has recounted the moment he helped his mate just seconds before his truck carrying hay bales burst into flames in Healesville. Fred Reid had just finished delivering a load in Healesville when he got the call for help from David Ayres on his CB radio. Mr Ayres had been driving his Kenworth truck, transporting two trailers loaded with hay along the Maroondah Highway when he thought he may have a flat tyre about 7.30am on 20 September. He pulled into a BP and put the callout for help on his radio for anyone in the area. "He called up and asked if I could sneak around him to see what the trouble was," Mr Reid recalled. Mr Reid said Mr Ayres was in "all sorts of bother" with smoke coming out the middle of the B-double. "Being a load of hay, in town and next to a petrol station, I suggested let's get it out of town before you lose the whole truck," Mr Reid said. Mr Ayres then drove the truck about 1.5 km out of Healesville, just past Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road where he and Mr Reid separated the two trailers and his prime mover to prevent the fire from spreading. "Literally seconds after we got the prime mover out from under the trailer, it just burst into flames," Mr Reid said. "We were standing probably 30 metres away and the heat was burning us; that's how hot it was." Without his assistance, Mr Reid believes Mr Ayres may have been left in a situation where his truck would have ignited in town, leaving him with no choice but to run for his own safety. "Poor fella, I wouldn't wish it on anyone what happened to him.

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Firefighters battle the blaze after a truck carrying hay caught fire in Healesville. "He's a good young kid, he was pretty switched on and acted pretty fast. If he hadn't have made that call, we couldn't have worked together to do what we did. "Afterwards he told me, 'I couldn't have done it without you, I owe you a beer'.

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"Things could have been a lot worse and we were very lucky to have the outcome we had." Senior Constable Tom Juric of the Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol praised the actions of the quick-thinking drivers. He said the fire was caused from friction

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Farm burglar canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recall By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Cranbourne man told a court he'd had a "few drinks that night" as he struggled to recall the details of a two-stage $50,000 burglary from a Pakenham farm. Travis Wood, 22, nonetheless pleaded guilty to burglary and thefts from the Bathe Road property in the early morning of 30 May. After the gate padlocks were cut, Wood in a Triton ute, and unknown offenders in another vehicle drove in. They allegedly stole two tandem trailers filled with wood splitters, power tools and 10 bee boxes from the unlocked shed. They took their loot to Wood's father's property in McCarthur Road Upper Beaconsfield. The same morning, the thieves returned to the farm to steal a Jayco caravan, according to police. It was delivered to the same Upper Beaconsfield lot. Wood took the trailers and tools to his Cranbourne home, police told Dandenong Magistrates' Court on 22 October. The caravan was recovered by police from the Upper Beaconsfield property. During a raid of Wood's home on 5 June, police seized one of the trailers, wood splinters and a chainsaw stolen from the farm. In a police interview, Wood admitted to the burglary and stealing the seized tools but had no memory of taking bee boxes and the caravan. He told police he also couldn't remember who his co-offenders were, due to his drug and alcohol use. Wood later directed police to the second trailer's location in a car park near Merinda Park railway station. It had been repainted a different colour since its disappearance. At the time of the burglary, Wood was not licensed to drive. He'd been suspended due to not completing a drug driver awareness pro-

gram, the court heard. A defence lawyer told the court that Wood had no recollection of how he got involved in the break-in. He not had an opportunity to treat significant mental health and 'ice' drug issues on a community corrections order before, the lawyer said. "He concedes the offending is serious." "And he can't remember a whole lot about it, which is a real problem," magistrate Jack Vandersteen replied. "There's nothing in his medical records that suggests any episodes of black-out." The 'memory loss' was an "easy way of deflecting", Mr Vandersteen said. "I don't accept you don't remember anything because it doesn't make sense. "I think you need to be more forthcoming." Wood told the court that "I did have a few drinks that night". "I've had things taken from my house as well," he said - referring to being the victim of a home invasion. Mr Vandersteen said that would have all been related to drug offending "if I read between the lines". He noted Wood was subjected to issues that "no child should be exposed to", which significantly impacted on Wood's mental health. Wood however avoided being involved in "high end" offending up until the "out of character" burglary, Mr Vandersteen noted. The accused was convicted and placed on a 15-month supervised CCO with treatment programs. He was ordered to submit a DNA sample to police.

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that the accused had assumed that the unknown male had paid for "his" trampoline. The trampoline was later recovered in the shopping centre's car park. Police dropped charges that the woman had threatened to kill and attempted to strike an intervening customer who had followed them out of the store. On 22 October, magistrate Pauline Spencer said another person was "predominantly involved" in the theft. The woman was fined $500, plus $300 for a careless driving charge. On 20 November, she will contest a charge of refusing a drug-driver test, which carried a mandatory four-year driving disqualification. A preliminary test indicated drugs in her system, but she allegedly refused to submit to follow-up tests, the court heard.

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A change.org petition calling for CCTV cameras on Lyall Street has garnered more than 700 signatures to stop the violence. Casey manager of safer communities Caroline Bell said council was reviewing the CCTV within the municipality and "we're in the process of developing a policy management plan on the use and placement of CCTV cameras in public spaces." "Lyall Street in Cranbourne and surrounds will be considered as part of this process. In the interim, Victoria Police and Council will conduct a safety audit in Lyall Street, Cranbourne near the bus interchange," she said. Casey local area commander Inspector Donald Brown said police had gathered witnessed statements in relation to the assault and had also received further reports of public order issues on Lyall Street."Investigations are ongoing into this matter," he said, adding "Cranbourne police have increased their patrols of the area and will continue to task their resources to where they're needed most." "Police will continue to target those committing offences and are working hard to hold them to account."

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PERIOD CHARM, MODERN COMFORT THEATRE lovers, fine diners, those who love the charm and architecture of early 1900s....will love this double fronted Victorian at 14 Kent Street, Warragul, just a stone's throw from all CBD offerings. The home has been extended, restored and completely rejuvenated with ‘only the best will do’ attitude. It exudes the beauty and charm of its original heritage though everything is brand new. At your doorstep is central Civic Park and the much loved West Gippsland Arts Centre which has been entertaining theatre lovers for more than 35 years. Numerous dining option are just a stroll away, while public transport to the city is also a simple walk. Comprising of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, the home has an exemplary kitchen, living space and beautiful alfresco deck beyond with luxuries such as stone benches, walk-in pantry, claw foot bath, high ceilings and direct access to the parents' retreat on deck direct from the master BR is just naming a few. The property also offers rear lane access and a sizable shed for cars. The workshop will delight the new owners too. A rare opportunity in an irreplaceable location. ●

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FAMILY FRIENDLY CRANBOURNE HOME LOCATED in a quiet 'court-like street' is this great family home offering an abundance of light and character, and only minutes walk to the Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, train station and local schools. All this makes the property a great choice for downsizers, first home buyers and investors. The three bedroom brick veneer home offers an updated kitchen and bathroom. The master bedroom has a walk-through ensuite and built-in robe. Other highlights include floating timber floors, single car garage, and block side access big enough for a small caravan, boat and or trailer.There is also a decked pergola outdoor entertaining area. The 436mÂ˛ approx. block offers a backyard big enough for the kids to play, for gardening and or for the fur babies to run around. Situated in a very family friendly neighbourhood and with genuine sellers, this one is sure not to last long. So, call today to arrange your private viewing. For all enquiries and inspections please call Jason Brown direct. â&#x2014;?

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MODERN LIVING IN A COUNTRY SETTING TASTEFULLY decorated and appointed throughout, this 2 year old, 4 bedroom plus study home offers open plan modern living with all the latest appointments in a quiet country setting. The home is great for entertaining with a large open plan family room and dining area with split system air conditioning, that opens out onto the alfresco and gorgeous low maintenance landscaped gardens. The lovely appointed kitchen is to die for and features Caesar stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, including a 900mm oven, dishwasher and massive walk-in pantry.

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HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 3 Eacott Street, LONGWARRY, VIC 3816 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Price: $430,000 - $460,000 Inspect: Contact agent Contact: Darren Saxon 0418 341 722, LJ HOOKER CRANBOURNE 5996 4777 12430395-FA44-19

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Bryn mawr beauty. F4 G2 H3 For auction. Saturday 9 November at 11:30am Superbly located in a quiet tree lined cul de sac, this craftsman built Glenvill home with its elegant spacious living areas, high ceilings, decorative features and quality fittings is impress. • Stunning entry with feature skylight, light filled formal lounge/dining room with large • 3 double bedrooms plus a large study/ 4th bedroom with built in bookshelves • Hostess kitchen with white cabinetry

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Modern, contemporary living. F4 G2 H2 For sale. $840,000 - $880,000 Perfectly situated in a quiet cul-de-sac of the Eden Rise estate, this quality built and beautifully presented two storey family home is sure to impress. • 4 bedrooms with WIR’s including palatial master with ensuite • 4 living areas plus study nook, kitchen with stone benchtops, quality s/s appliances • Outdoor spa, 3mx3m garden shed, Alfresco with timber decking and blinds Inspect Contact Agent

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Is this your perfect locale? F4 G2 H2 For sale. Quiet seclusion, head of the court, presentation perfect; a short walk to the best schools & sports arenas • 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 separate zones • Mod kitchen, new appliances • Rumpus room plus 4 living areas • Pergola, Manicured gardens • High speed broadband (FTTP) A truly family friendly home, close to parks & wetlands, & a short stroll to the magnificent Berwick Village Inspect Sat & Sun 12:00-12:30pm

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Look no more the search stops here. F3 G2 H1 I1 For sale. This fantastic opportunity awaits you… comprising of; • Three spacious bedrooms, master with walk in robe and ensuite, while remaining bedrooms are equipped with built in robes. • Two separate living areas at the front and rear of the home, plus enjoy the wonderful pleasure of having a north facing living area that drenches in beautiful natural sunlight daily • Highly functional and practical kitchen Inspect Contact Agent

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The ultimate in berwick springs. F5 G2 H4 I1 For sale. $775,000 - $850,000 When looking for your dream family home, none other than 3 Kippenross Drive Narre Warren South comes to mind! Nestled away in one of Berwick’s most desired locales sits this newly renovated home awaiting it’s next owners. Presented in style the moment you walk through the front door you are greeted by a beautiful entrance leading your eyes through the hall into the light filled living spaces. Inspect Contact Agent

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Ticks all the boxes. F4 G2 H2 For sale. $500,000 - $550,000 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to secure your new home. Perfect for first home buyers, families, investors and downsizer’s. • 4 spacious bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite • 2 living areas, fully appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Gas ducted heating, split system airconditioning • Double garage with internal access Inspect Contact Agent

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Race is on for next mayor By Brendan Rees Casey's mayoral race is underway with councillor Rosalie Crestani officially announcing she was putting her hand up for the top job. With the next mayor to be decided on 29 October, Four Oaks Ward Cr Crestani said she would be honoured to take over the reins with a pledge to provide a "peaceful and united city with purpose, safety and security." At this stage no other mayoral contenders have publicly thrown their hat in the ring. Current mayor Amanda Stapledon has not indicated whether she will run again as mayor.Cr Crestani, who was currently serving as deputy mayor, said her "greatest driver" to become the next mayor was to address social issues in the community including mental health, drug and alcohol addictions, family violence, and unemployment. "I hope I can continue working in these areas to ultimately see our community set free from constraints and assist them in walking

Mayor Amanda Stapledon will finish up her term as mayor at the end of October. out their purpose for long term fulfilment," she said. Long-time councillor and former mayor Wayne Smith has ruled himself out, while former Cranbourne MP Cr Gary Rowe said he wouldn't contend due to his busy schedule. "It's something I would love to do but

you've got to be realistic in these things," Cr Rowe said. "I think Susan Serey might get up," he said, adding if she was to be voted in he would "probably" put his hand up as deputy mayor. Mayor Amanda Stapledon chaired her final council meeting on 15 October after 12 months at the helm. In her final speech, Cr Stapledon told fellow councillors as well as council staff and the public gallery that she was proud to serve as mayor and felt "a great sense of achievement and gratitude". "This year has been sensational - there is no other way that I can describe it," the two-time mayor said. "Every item and more on my mayoral bucket list has been achieved ... my commitment has always to do good for this great community and to do so; I know that this can only be achieved by working together with councillors and officers alike - to achieve the greater good

in making the City of Casey Australia's most liveable City. "I look forward to seeing who the next mayor is and to work to ensure that their year will be as terrific as mine has been," Cr Stapledon said. Among those to pay tribute the outgoing mayor was Casey chief executive officer, Glenn Patterson, who said Cr Stapledon would leave behind a "really impressive legacy" and "was a fantastic ambassador for the City of Casey" and thanked her for her "tireless effort" over the past 12 months. "I've worked with about 22 mayors over my career in the role as a CEO over many years and without doubt councillor Amanda is the most committed, the most energetic, and the most passionate of any of those ... no doubt about that," he said. Cr Stapledon was gifted a mayoral portrait as well as flowers and two photo books capturing some of the highlights of her mayoral year.

Mystery UFO landing creates a laugh By Brendan Rees It's the mysterious landmark that quickly fuelled rumours of alien visitors. The giant crop circle which had been etched into the grass of Kurll Park in Narre Warren North had heads turning on Friday morning, 18 October. While it sent the minds of UFO hopefuls racing, the rumours were quickly quashed when it was revealed the crop circle was the work of a birthday stunt. Owen Watson, who lives adjacent to the park, said his prankster daughter was behind the act as she wanted to surprise him for his 50th birthday.

"It's a great gift so I'll get out there and get some photos," Mr Owen added. He said the crop circle was closely kept under wraps by his family. "My wife took me out to the movies yesterday (Thursday) from about 3.30 and then out to dinner," he explained. "I could tell something was going on because I wasn't allowed back, I wasn't even allowed out to drive down certain roads. "I thought that they were decorating the house or something. I had no idea." "It's a bit of a joke in the house ... I'm always out on the balcony looking at night seeing what I can find," he says of his telescope.

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"I've never had a crop circle before, that's pretty cool," he said, admitting he was known as an "alien enthusiast". After his daughter knocked on his bedroom door to say happy birthday, he also found a "card with a tin foil hat on the floor that I had to wear." She told him to look through his telescope when he says he discovered the mysterious circles and patterns. He said his 18-year-old daughter spent about five hours in the torrential rain with friends creating the piece. "It's every bit of half a football field," he said. "She should be studying for her VCE instead she's making crop circles," he laughs.

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Snags and fun galore By Brendan Rees Narre Warren North fire brigade threw its doors open to public ahead of the summer fire season. There was plenty for families to do during the open day held on Saturday 19 October. The day attracted more than a thousand people which included live demonstrations of vehicle rescue, a barbecue, tours of the station, educational handouts, and a chance to check out the brigade's ultra-light tanker. There were also fire uniforms and helmets for children to wear, and a chance to sit in the driver's seat of a fire truck. The brigade's communications officer Aaron Tams said the open day helped build community relationships and awareness of what the fire brigade did. "The brigades and other services put on several demonstrations such as gas flare-off, casualty removal, thermal imaging in smoke filled structures, hazmat awareness and draughting water from static supplies," he said. "We really enjoy being able to put on these events for the community. After all we are there for them," he said. "The kids and the 'big kids' really enjoyed the different activities available to them like the Little Pat fire truck and getting to wear their own structure gear, using the brand new ultralight tanker to put out simulation spot fires." The brigade thanked Narre Warren SES, Victoria Police, Hallam fire brigade, Upwey fire brigade, Officer fire brigade, Rapid Relief Team, Kennards Hire Narre Warren, Narre Warren Baptist Church, Ambulance Victoria, Rob's Amusements and all brigade members for making the day possible.

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Casey City’s Hi-tech bollards aim to reduce roadkill By Brendan Rees Hi-tech 'virtual fencing' will be deployed in a bid stop the amount of kangaroos being killed along a stretch of road in Lysterfield South. Casey Council will install about 40 electronic bollards on both sides of Churchill Park Drive west of Parkside Boulevard towards the Churchill Park Golf Club boundary. The bollards are activated at night by approaching vehicles and emit a flashing light and sound to repel wildlife from approaching the road while the vehicle is in the area - effectively creating a virtual fence. City of Casey will be the first Victorian council to adopt the new technology and mayor Amanda Stapledon said council was happy to support an innovative solution that improved road safety and protected local wildlife. "Council has responded to ongoing resident concerns in this part of Lysterfield South where we know there are far too many collisions between vehicles and local wildlife and we hope this technology will help to improve driver behaviour and protect animals," she said. The vehicle-activated warning signs are designed to alert motorists that it is a high-risk

zone for kangaroos and encourage drivers to slow down, especially during the hours between dusk and dawn when most collisions with wildlife occur. The road safety initiative comes after 12-year-old Shannon Tobin-Underwood of Lysterfield South started a petition in March to protect kangaroos from becoming roadkill on Churchill Park Drive. Her dad, Paul Underwood, put forward a submission to council on behalf of a community lobby group called 'Save the Roos' for possible improvements including the virtual fence. "I am so proud that my petition of 111 signatures has resulted in such positive results," Shannon said. "Although the reduction of the speed limit was the goal of my petition, I believe the virtual fence and large flashing warning signs are a major win." "I would like to thank Cr Crestani for really listening and supporting the Lysterfield South community," she added. The bollard technology, created by Wildlife Safety Solutions, has been successfully used across Tasmania and in Victoria by VicRoads on a section of Wellington Road in Lysterfield.

Shannon Tobin-Underwood started a petition earlier this year to reduce the amount of wildlife Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS killed on Churchill Park Drive, Lysterfield South. 191554 The early indications are call-outs to injured wildlife on Wellington Road have reduced significantly since the bollards were installed earlier this year. Council has also been successful in receiving funds under the Federal Government's Black Spot Program for six solar-powered flashing signs that will be installed on Churchill

Park Drive between Police Road and the golf course, and a nearby section of Power Road. Meanwhile, Shannon says she will be hosting a 'Kookies For Kangaroos Stall' on Sunday 8 December to support local volunteer wildlife carers and rescuers. This will be held at the park on Parkside Boulevard, located in the middle of the estate, from 11am. All welcome.

Award-winner Tarang vows ‘not one more’ By Danielle Kutchel Anti-domestic violence activist and campaigner Tarang Chawla has been named the Young Community Achiever of the Year at the India Australia Business and Community Awards. Mr Chawla received the award for his work on gender equality and the prevention of violence at a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday 11 October. The category was hotly contested with 12 finalists for the award, and Mr Chawla said it was an honour to be nominated and humbling to be considered in the same category as the other finalists. Mr Chawla is the founder of Not One More Niki, a campaign to end men’s violence. He also advocates for the rights of victims, survivors and their families. Mr Chawla began actively campaigning against domestic violence following his sister Nikita’s murder at the hands of her ex-partner in 2015, aged just 23. 28 STAR NEWS

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The siblings spent some of their childhood in Hampton Park and Mr Chawla said he has fond memories of the area. “We know that sadly this region also has some of the highest instances of violence,” he said. “However, the community remains actively committed to addressing the issue.” Initially, Mr Chawla began campaigning as a way of coping with his own grief and sparing others from the same fate he, his family and Nikita suffered. He said his work builds on that of generations and women and men before him who have campaigned for equality. As the #NotOneMoreNiki campaign gains momentum on social media and offline, Mr Chawla is pragmatic about how it may change in future. “It’s hard for me to say what’s next, but whatever I do I believe in doing it with honesty

and heart. I know a lot of other campaigners who have done this work and it is not something you can do forever, because it takes its own toll. I will always care about this issue, but what that looks like in the future is difficult to know,” he said. He has previously spoken about his own suicide attempt earlier this year and about the stigma surrounding mental health, especially in South Asian communities, and says mental health issues can be seen as a liability in some cultures. “We have to be brave and honest about mental health within our communities, understand that it’s a part of being human and at some point we all go through it,” he said. “We have lost far too many people to suicide, especially in the South Asian community, and our collective silence and fear is part of the reason for that.” Likewise, he said the community needs to break down the stigma surrounding domestic

Tarang Chawla received the award for his campaign to end men's violence. violence and hopes the award will allow him to reach more people with his message. “It’s important that we work as a whole of community to break down the taboo and stigma around the issue and actively support victims and perpetrators to change their behaviour before it’s too late.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Ladies’ crafty showcase By Brendan Rees Artists of the Country Women's Association Inc. West Gippsland Group showcased their creativity at their recent Creative Arts Expo in Cranbourne.Cranbourne Public Hall was filled with inspiring works from photography to embroidery, patchwork, craft, canvas work, confectionery, cut flowers and more on 18-19 October. Nearly a thousand exhibits showcasing and celebrating the artistic works of members. There were also live demonstrations including a bobbin lace making workshop, spinning yarn for pets, and a gold-work embroidery workshop.

Pop-up shops were Sewing Connection of Pakenham, and Andrea Roberts' Handmade Cards. West Gippsland Group President Ann Laws said the annual show was a great success. "Members enjoyed chatting with visitors over a cuppa and finding out their interests. We hope that by seeing our many varied crafts it will encourage them to try something new," she said. Other exhibits featured on the day included knitting, crochet, needlework, beading, artwork, card making, jams and preserves, baked goods, floral arrangements, as well as children and family member sections.

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Dead Men Talking performance Dead Men Talking - the two-man, one-act stage musical stars Max Cullen as Henry Lawson and Warren Fahey as Banjo Patterson. The lively one act show finds the two legendary literary figures having a casual drink at the Leviticus Bar & Grill, Heaven''s Gate, and yarning about their legacies. Slightly cantankerous, yet grateful for their old friendship, Henry Lawson and A. B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson discuss each other’s lives including their famous ''War of Words'' in The Bulletin Magazine. They recite poems, sing songs and generally banter - and have a laugh about life’s changing circumstance. Two performances will raise much needed funds for the Wonthaggi Life Saving Club and the Frankston Hospital. The Wonthaggi show is at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre, 96 Graham St, Wonthaggi on Tuesday October 29 at 2pm and 6pm. Ph. 5671 2470. The Frankston show is on at Cube 37, 37 Davey St, Frankston on Wednesday 30 October at 3pm and 6.30pm. Ph: 97841060. Tickets $39 concession $34.

New Vogue, Ballroom, & Latin Dancing Classes continue at Balla Balla Community Centre in Cranborune East, but there is now another class at the Brentwood Neighbourhood House in Berwick at 7.45pm on Thursday nights. So if you can't make an earlier time to come dancing, this is the perfect chance for you to get out there and do some dancing, whilst improving your health and fitness, and meeting new friends! Also, a social dance is to be held at Brentwood Park on Friday 25 October at 7.30 pm. Cost is only $10 and bring some nibbly food to share. Everyone is welcome.

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Sing out against family violence and mental health with Voices of Casey, City of Casey, RSL Dandenong/Cranbourne Sub-Branch, The City of Greater Dandenong Brass Band, the Choir of Hard Knocks and Play It Forward. The project includes a series of workshops culminating in a finale concert at Bunjil Place on White Ribbon Day, Sunday 2 November. All singers are invited to join. Workshops: Mondays 21 and 28 October, 11 and 18 November between 7pm-8.30pm. Venue: Fiddler's Green, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick. Performance: Sunday 24 November. Rehearsal 10am - 2pm (TBC). Performance: 3pm - 5pm Venue: Bunjil Place Theatre, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren Registration is mandatory. There is a $20 registration fee per person to cover music & costs. For more information & registration, please contact Paulien George via email: maritimes.1@hotmail.com or 0412 741 195.

Great Gatsby fundraiser Assisting Casey Education (ACE) Foundation will be hosting a Great Gatsby fundraiser dinner to help to raise money for disadvantaged students across Casey. Early bidding for the night's silent auction will start from 11 September. To check items and start bidding visit: 32auctions.com/ ACEfoundation. Tickets are $135 tickets which includes a three course meal, canapes, wine, beer, champagne and soft drinks. Saturday 26 October at the Cranbourne Turf Club, 50 Grant St, Cranbourne. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ace-great-gatsby-fundraisertickets-60171416326

Children's Week 2019 City of Casey is joining in the nationwide Children's Week celebrations by hosting a free fun day out for families and children at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick on Thursday 24 October, 10am - 1pm. Families can enjoy a sausage sizzle, arts and craft, music, free face painting and more! While connecting with other families in the community and learning tips on how to

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Mums and Kids Calisthenics Program The mums and kids holiday class will use fun calisthenics activities to develop strength, flexibility and co-ordination. The atmosphere will be a positive one where it is safe to try new things and achievements will be celebrated. Participants will learn short dances to music and have an introduction to using rods and clubs. All equipment will be supplied and coaches will gently guide the groups learning and socialising. Wednesday 23 October and Wednesday 30 October at Selandra Community Hub, 7-9 Selendra Blvd, Clyde North. Bookings essential.

Halloween at the Old Cheese Factory The Old Cheese Factory Berwick will become a spooky playground for this year's Halloween Trick or Treat Spectacular, where the kids will participate in a trick or treat scavenger hunt. There will also be activities, entertainment, roving characters and music for the whole family. There will be a variety of free and low cost workshops available, as well as food and beverages available for purchase. Everyone is encouraged to come dressed up in their spookiest gear. It is worth noting the atmosphere will become spookier as the sun goes down. Thursday, 31 October from 4pm-9pm 34 Homestead Rd, Berwick. Bookings essential.

Cranbourne East Secondary Community Sports Hub The Centre of Multicultural Youth, in partnership with Reclink and the City of Casey, has initiated a community sports program at Cranbourne Secondary College. The program includes a women's volleyball program as well as a multisport program open to both male and female participants. Participation is free of charge and is open to all ages. This is a great opportunity for the family to get fit together! Cranbourne East Secondary College Gym on Mondays, 3.30pm to 4.30pm. Free of charge, all skill levels can participate. Contact Engela 0436 620 187 (evanderklashorst@cmy.net. au) or Sarah 0401 568 503 (sarah.hume@ reclink.org).

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Managing Director at HFH Automotive Group Jonathan Hardwick with the 2019 Lexus Melbourne Cup and local part-owners of Black Caviar, Kerrin and Gary Wilkie with the 2011 New Market Handicap trophy. 199052

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‘The Cup’ tours Berwick All eyes were glued on the $200,000, 18-caratgold Melbourne Cup trophy when it made its way to Lexus of Berwick recently. The Lexus Melbourne Cup holds historical, cultural and social significance and is held annually on the first Tuesday of November at 3.00pm when it brings Australia to a standstill and is watched by more than 750 million people across the globe. This year marks the 17-year anniversary of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, which has seen the coveted trophy travel over 600,000 kilometres and visit more than 450 towns and

cities across Australia, New Zealand and the world, allowing local communities to experience the magic of the 'Loving Cup' first-hand. Former Australian netball champion and 'The Block' contestant Bianca Chatfield made a special appearance at Lexus of Berwick on Clyde Road in celebration of the 'People's Cup'. For employees of Lexus of Berwick and their guests to see the iconic Cup before it is presented to the winning owner at the great race was a once-in-a lifetime opportunity. The Tour brings communities together in

celebration of the rich 158-year history of the Melbourne Cup, relaying the stories and the heroes intrinsically linked with the iconic race. This year the Lexus Melbourne Cup will travel to a record 39 destinations across six countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, China and the United Kingdom. The Lexus Melbourne Cup weighs 3.2 kilograms and contains 1.65 kilograms of 18-carat gold. The Lexus Melbourne Cup takes 250 hours to hand-craft and is made by ABC Bullion from 44 pieces of hand-beaten gold

sourced from Mt Carlton in Queensland - the first time the Cup will come from this mine. Seventeen years ago in 2003, when the Tour started, a star was born when Makybe Diva, ridden by Glen Boss, saluted for the first of her three consecutive Melbourne Cup wins. She was, and still is, the only horse to have won the great race on three occasions. The Lexus Melbourne Cup offers prize money of $8 million including trophies, maintaining the race's position as the richest handicap race in the world.

Jordy is making a genuine difference, one run at a time Jordan Wyatt is doing everything he can to make a difference. One run at a time. And not just to help his side win games of cricket on the weekends, but more importantly, to help overcome the stigma related to mental health. The Casey-South Melbourne batsman is donating $1 per run he scores this Victorian Premier Cricket season to Mindfull Aus, an organisation founded by Matt Runnalls aimed at encouraging those to come out of the shadows of stigma through self-acceptance and a greater education of mental health issues. For Wyatt, it’s all about creating awareness of mental health issues, and encouraging those suffering to speak up, and not suffer in silence. But on a personal level, the cause and everything it stands for and aims to achieve is dear to his heart after suffering from mental health issues, particularly anxiety in his teenage years. “I’ve previously had issues with mental health, and I know how hard it is to speak up, but once you do, it does get a lot easier, and I want to promote that positivity around it, and try and get rid of that negative stigma surrounding mental health issues,” he said. “So I’m looking for it as an opportunity to create a bit of awareness again.

“That’s why $1 per run is going straight to Mindfull and the work they do with especially young men, and not just the 18 to 40 bracket, it’s even younger now which is concerning.” Wyatt said that the first step to overcoming any debilitating mental health issue is being honest with yourself, and taking that plunge into self-acceptance and starting a conversation with someone that is close, and can be trusted. He firmly believes that it’s helped him get on top of his issues in the past, and managing it further into the future. “The biggest battle that anyone with mental health issues faces is owning up to it, and admitting there is even an issue there,” he said. “The thing is, once you do address it, get help and have people on your side and in your corner, they’re able to support you through it. “If you’re suffering in silence, people around you might not know you’re struggling, and therefore might not be able to assist you. “It’s hard; it’s a really challenging thing to be able to speak up. You get quite emotional thinking about it.” Wyatt said that the work Runnalls is doing with Mindfull Aus has inspired him to make a difference and encourage people to access the incredible mental health services available, and to do what he can to ensure people understand that it’s okay to not be okay.

“I’m friends with Matt Runnalls, the founder of Mindfull, and I’ve known him for quite a long time, and knowing him on a personal level is really important I think,” he said. “When I was at school, there definitely wasn’t as much accessibility to councillors and psychologists and all of the access we now have, and working in a school I’m able to witness that, and it gives me a broader understanding of it also. I definitely think it’s (removing the stigma) come a long way, and on the improve. “In my case, I want to be seen as a bit of a role model for young guys coming through the ranks, to be there for those that are struggling and need to talk to someone, and if they can see I’m raising awareness and funds for this organisation and this company, that they might see that and go ‘alright, there’s someone I have common interest with or whatever, and I can speak to that person’. “I feel as though that can hopefully help people speak up about the issues they’re facing, because I know that is 100 per cent the hardest thing to do. “I’ve had a lot of people around school, and my cricket club band together and support the cause - people have been nothing but supportive to me. “People do understand how much of a difficult time it is for young people that are going

through these issues, and that stigma is slowly dying.” Wyatt will be hoping that runs are pinging off his Redback blade across the course of the season, with the Swans star sporting a Mindfull Aus sticker on the back of his bat, all with the hope that people simply ask questions and want to know how they can get involved. But more importantly, Wyatt is hoping that the cause can make people are seriously look after their mental wellbeing in order to live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life. “It would have been nice to start the season a little bit better, but that’s fine, I’ll aim to improve in the coming weeks and hopefully I can raise a few funds myself,” he said. “It’s also really nice for other people to chip in along the way - it’s obviously great to play cricket, and I love the game, but for me personally, to be able to contribute on another level when it comes to donating some money that might not have been accessible if someone like me wasn’t raising awareness is great. “People are really starting to get around it, and show their support.” Anyone that wants to donate further to Jordan’s cause can head to give.everydayhero. com/au/Jordan-wyatt, with all funds raised going directly to Mindfull Aus and the work they’re doing. To learn more about Mindfull Aus, head to mindfullaus.org 12416776-LB18-19

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Berwick City’s champion side, from back left: Assistant coach Ollie Pivac, Bol Ter, captain Joel Bandaranayake, Luka Pivac, Akbar Mohammad, Filip Mihajlovic, Ryan Stephenson, Joshua Dell’Aquila, Darcy Hanna, head coach Milan Mihajlovic, Adrian Jankovski (front left), Ali Hallak, Angus Robertson, Logan Johnston, vice-captain Ryan Crasto, Santiago Fernandez, and Dean Garofalo. Pictures: RUSSELL BENNETT

The pride of Berwick City By Russell Bennett Come rain, hail, or shine - the young men of the Berwick City Soccer Club under-15s converge on Sweeney Reserve from different corners of the south-east. Some take a range of buses and trains just to make it there, and even a quick glimpse

of them warming up with their mates before training explains why. This all-conquering outfit plays for the love of the game, and for the bond they share. It can’t be manufactured, and it’s genuine. And it’s a huge contributing factor to their astonishing success.

QUIZ NUMBER 1683 1. WHICH Aussie cyclist won her fifth Olympic medal at London in 2012? 2. WHICH rugby league club won back-to-back titles in 2018-19? 3. WHO was the first Australian to win the US men’s singles tennis title? 4. WHICH city hosted the 1908 Olympic Games? 5. WHO won the 2019 Ashes cricket series? 6. WHICH Aussie lawn bowler won the men’s singles gold medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games? 7. WHO has won the James Hardie 1000 the most number of times? 8. WHICH two Australians have partnered to win the most Wimbledon doubles titles? 9. THE Pearce family produced several Australian Olympians in which sport? 10. AT which Olympics did Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton establish himself as a world-class swimmer? 11. IN what sport was Keith Campbell Australia’s first international champion? 12. IN what country was Australian cricket star Marnus Labuschagne born? 13. WHAT is the national sport of Ireland? 14. WHAT sport is played by the Chicago Cubs? 15. WHICH world boxing title did Johnny Famechon win in the late 1960s? 16. WHICH three wicket-keepers played for Australia during Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket rebellion? 17. WHICH former Australian Rules hard man was known as ‘Captain Blood’? 19. WHO was the youngest player to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title? 20. HOW many rugby league premierships were Melbourne stripped of for salary cap rorting in 2010? ANSWERS: 1. Anna Meares 2. Sydney Roosters 3. Frank Sedgman 4. London 5. No one - it finished a 2-2 draw 6. Rob Parrella 7. Peter Brock 8. Todd Woodbridge & Mark Woodforde 9. Hockey 10. The 1924 Olympics 11. Motor cycling 12. South Africa 13. Hurling 14. Baseball 15. Featherweight 16. Steve Rixon, Kevin Wright and John Maclean 17. Jack Dyer 18. Bart Cummings 19. Boris Becker 20. Two 36 STAR NEWS

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They recently recorded one hell of a rare double - winning back-to-back Victorian state titles after also going back-to-back as league champions in the South division 15As. They defeated the West division champions from Spring Hills FC in the statewide semi-final, and then backed that up by defeating the North champion Bundoora in the final. They also - for the second year in a row won the Berwick City Cup. But in order to understand just how incredible this side is, one must go all the way back to 2016, when the same nucleus won the South division 12A league title. Right through the age groups since - under13s, under-14s, and now under-15s - they’ve taken on all before them and won. Coach Milan Mihajlovic and his assistant Ollie Pivac know the group better than anyone. They quickly identified the key ingredient behind the boys’ success. “It has to be down to their mateship - not only on the field, but off the field too,” Mihajlovic said. “They’re a great unit, and they work for each other - and that’s what real mates do. “It shows on the pitch - they fight for each other, they support each other, and it’s a real team effort. We’re not about individuals taking the limelight.” The cohesion of this remarkable group has only continued to strengthen over the years, and the players know each other’s games inside and out. “There’s always been some change - maybe one or two players will drop out - but overall the core of the team has been here for a long time and the new players who come in adapt to the style of the group,” Mihajlovic said. The group has cultivated its own culture, and any new player that joins has to fully buyin if they want continued success. It’s a nonnegotiable. “The new boys who come in can see straight away that it’s a disciplined side, and that they have to adapt to the way we play,” Mihajlovic said. “Obviously this team isn’t for everyone. “Players need to fit the mould of how we play. There are a lot of good players out there who trial for the team, but we don’t take everyone. “The ones who do make it - they’re coming in for a reason and they adapt to the style we play. “Life isn’t all about sport, but there are things you’ll learn in sport that you can take with you beyond that. “Our job is to make these boys good players, but also to play a role in developing them into good human beings. “We’re happy with what they’ve done with

The captain of the 2019 side, Joel Bandaranayake, with Filip Mihajlovic who captained last year’s group. them, and I can’t speak highly enough of them as a group - we love them.” Pivac gave some further insight into just what makes this Berwick City group so special. “A few of the boys, some really special players, have achieved incredible things in the past few years,” he said. “Three of the boys in our starting XI catch two buses and a train just to get here, and they didn’t miss one training session all year. “That part of the story needs to be told because they’ve got the dedication and the discipline just to be here. Their commitment is next level, and they’ve been doing it since they were in their early teens.” Earlier this year, Berwick City was accepted into the National Premier League’s Junior Boys (JBNPL) competition for 2020 onwards - serving to enhance the future pathway for the boys from the elite junior to senior ranks even further. “We want our players to play at the best level possible,” Mihajlovic said with more than a hint of pride. “Some of them have hung around because they just love the team and the club. “They don’t want to go anywhere else, and they’ve heard they might have a chance to play at that level and now they’re going to have that chance to play next year as a group. “After that we’ll see what happens, but we’ll just take it one year at a time and concentrate on next season - starting in November with the pre-season.” Last month, Mihajlovic was named as the under-16 coach for Berwick City’s debut JBNPL campaign. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Full points for Cranbourne The Cranbourne Bowls Club put on a great show over the weekend, despite the inclement weather conditions, with strong performances at home against both Hampton Park and Coatesville by the top two sides after Round 3 of Division 2 metro lawn bowls. Coach Lyn Quigg went on to comment after the game that it was a "great win today under tough conditions. I am very proud of the teams. The number one side picked up a maximum 18 points, while an outstanding result from the number two side - winning by six shots - gave us the best possible start to the season with both sides remaining undefeated after Round 3". SIDE 1, DIVISION 2 All four rinks played well to give Cranbourne a 36-shot win against Hampton Park in winterlike conditions with gusty wind, rain and a little sunshine along the way to put a smile on the faces of the home team. Skip Mark Bland and his team of Joe Byrne, Shane Morrison and Neil 'Buddy' Drummond won by 13 shots, as did Skip Frank Byrne and his charges - including Bryan Biasci and Doug Boggie - to also win by 13 shots. Cranbourne 87 (18 points) defeated Hampton Park 36 (0 points). SIDE 2, DIVISION 2 Skip Noel Hardy must have a strong back as he and his crew of Vic Butera, John Stanley and Roger Roscoe carried the home side to victory, winning by 21 shots to give Cranbourne an unbelievable six-shot margin against Coatesville. This makes it three wins out of three for the year. Cranbourne 79 (12 points) defeated Coatesville 73 (6 points).

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The winning team of Vic Butera, John Stanley, skip Noel Hardy and Roger Roscoe.

SIDE 3, DIVISION 4 A tough, wet and windy day on an unforgiving green at Cranbourne RSL was a task beyond the third side that is best left to all players looking forward to next week. Cranbourne 62 (0 points) lost to Cranbourne RSL 105 (18 points). SIDE 4, DIVISION 6 Despite an excellent effort from Skip Gerry

Dudink and his team of Stan Williams, Russel Waters and Derek Maguire winning by 16 shots, they could not cover a couple of heavy losses on two rinks to go down by 13 shots overall. Cranbourne 74 (4 points) lost to Keysborough 87 (14 points). Midweek bowls results this week were:

Side 1, Div 2: 53 (3 points) lost to · Cranbourne Churchill Waverley 58 (13 points).

· Cranbourne Side 2, Div 2: 35 (2 points) lost to Cheltenham 69 (14 points). · Cranbourne Side 3, Div 5: 73 (16 points) defeated Noble Park 39 (0 points). · Cranbourne Side 4, Div 5: 53 (14 points) defeated Edithvale 52 (2 points). · The winning rink of Bob Bellamy, Liz Hughes, John Forsyth and Frank Coulter won by 12 shots to ensure victory by one shot.

It was a mixed day for Narre Warren on the greens Bowls Victoria's Try Bowls promotion arrives at Narre Warren Bowls Club on Sunday, 27 October. The free day of barefoot bowling will start at 10 am and run until 2pm. Bowls and coaching will be provided free and there will also be a free sausage sizzle and soft drinks. Anyone wishing to participate will only need to have flat sole shoes. The Club is in Magid Drive near Fountain Gate and there is no need to book a place. Any information can be obtained from the Club on 97049702. Narre Warren's Midweek Pennant started with more mixed results. Division 2 had its first win, against Keysborough, following last week's washout. Alan Mark, Reg Young, Joe Selfridge and Colin Groom led the way with a 29-12 win, and they were supported by Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson, Geoff Miller and Jim Millar, who won 27-20. Keith Mark, Wilma Haringsma, Reg Johnstone and Wilma Stevenson, just missed the win, going down 15-16. Narre Warren (1) 14-71 defeated Keysborough (2) 2-48. Division 4 was at Noble Park and suffered another loss. Stan Bulmer, Brian Nicholls, Geoff Ampt and Glen Cadman just got home 17-15, while Les Clement, Pauline Kempf, Joe McGuire and Peter Groom (8-25) and Arthur Fitt, Nancy Pugh, Paul McNamara and Brian Fraser (13-33) were not able to get into their games. Narre Warren (2) 2-38 lost to Noble Park (2) 14-73. Division 6 (A side) continued on their winning way at Pakenham. Pam Uren, Janice Moran and Enid Gibb won well, 22-13, and Truus Henneman, Rose Rasmussen and Judy Naughton won 26-23. Narre Warren (3) 14-48 defeated Pakenham (4) 0-36. Saturday was another mixed day for pen-

Ralph Devonshire rolls one down the green for Narre Warren. nant players, with two wins and two losses.Division 3 played at Keysborough and suffered a 15 shot loss. Eric Sydenham, Wally Finlayson,

Colin Groom and Jim Millar won 19-13, while Reg Young, Philip Howard, Cam Lee and Zak Storm won 19-15. Graham dodd, Joe Selfridge,

Jim Kempf and Percy Herath just missed, going down 21-22, but Geoff Ampt, Carl Lapham, Erik Luyters and Wilma Stevenson had a bad day (7-31) Narre warren (1) 4-66 lost to Keysborough (2) 14-81. Division 4 was one of the two teams at Fountain Gate and had a mighty 57 shot win over Ferntree Gully.The day was led by Keith Mark, Luca Klarica, Stan Robinson and Ralph Devonshire who won 33-9, and they ere supported by Pauline Kempf, Wilma Haringsma, David Wilkinson and Reg Johnstone ( 28-13), Mark Groom, Zade Bulmer, Peter Lister and Geoff Miller (21-13) and Alan Mark, Peter Groom, Michael Toole and Norm Hosmer (24-14) Narre Warren (2) 18-106 defeated Ferntree Gully (4) 0-49. Division 5 were also at Fountain Gate against Willow Lodge. Ernesto Vergara, Brian Nicholls, Paul McNamara and Craig Moore won well (33-10, while Darren Moore, Les Clemant, Gary Wilson and Glen Cadman won 25-11, and Arthur Fitt, Rose Rasmussen, Joe McGuire and John Zanon won 22-17. Stan Bulmer, Janice Moran, Susan Ellery and John Uren went down 14-20. Narre Warren (3) 16-94 defeated Willow Lodge (1) 2-58. Division 7 had the long trip to Beaumaris, but came home empty handed. Bill Sheehan, Jacqueline Moody, Peter Wilson and John Green were the only winners 23-12. Len O'Brien, Diane Peterson, Peter Castricum and Brian Fraser (10-26), Rudi Oost, Toa Retzlaff, Dermott McConville and Graham Peterson (11-33) and Dawn Baker, Derek Fenn, Truus Henneman and Laurie Baker (12-37) all lost. Narre Warren (4) 2-56 lost to Beaumaris (5) 16-108.

The new softball season continues to take shape Round 3 of the Casey Softball Association was played on a particularly cool and showery day. Softball, unlike some other sports, will play in most conditions. Other than heavy rain, or extreme heat, games will go ahead. First up was the Mixed Under-15 competition. Berwick beat Doveton in a nailbiter 1211, and Cobras Grey played Cobras Maroon with Cobras Grey victorious 16-8. The Mixed berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Under-13s saw the newcomers to the competition, Royal Falcons, go down to Cobras 7-1, and Berwick and Doveton played out a thrilling 7-7 draw. The Social Ladies start at 12.30, with the Cranbourne Comets defeating Berwick Chickasaw 11-9 in a close one; Berwick Geronimo proving too strong for the Chiefs, winning 181; MVP defeating Cobras 13-8; and Narre War-

ren Penguins defeating Doveton 15-7. In the Open Women's 2 there were two games played with Doveton beating Berwick Cheyenne, and Casey Combined defeating Cobras 13-7. Sadly the weather had the final say with both Open Women's 1 and the Men's games washed out. For anyone who would like to come along

and have a look at softball, there are games all day Saturday at Sweeney Reserve off Golf Links Road in Berwick. There's a great canteen for those who fancy a bite to eat while watching the game. Anyone interested in finding out more about the Casey Softball Association is encouraged to contact Steven Lloyd on 0434 715 655 or by emailing contact@caseysoftball. org.au. Thursday, 24 October, 2019

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Bucks in a strong position By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND 2 REVIEW - ROUND 2 (DAY ONE) Buckley Ridges are in pole position to push for a Turf 1 outright win when play resumes against North Dandenong on Saturday. And the dominance came through the Bucks' two overseas dynamos - skipper David White and West Indian Jerome Jones. Jones - a left arm tearaway - ripped through the Maroons after the Bucks sent the visitors in at Park Oval, snaring 5/45, backing up his impressive debut for the club in the opening round. The Maroons battled with the quick's pace and tight lines, and were rolled for just 100 despite a fighting 42 from keeper-batsman Shehan Fernando - who came in when the visitors were under the pump and managed to salvage something out of the innings. Daniel Watson (2/20) was also an absolute handful opening up with Jones, while spinner Wes Nicholas was impossible to get away, snaring 2/9 off 8.5 overs. The Bucks lost champion openers Daniel Watson and Paul Rudd early in their first innings, but managed to pull away through White, who carved a quick fire 58 before being dismissed, leaving his side 3/74 before rain took over for the rest of the day. Down at Strathaird Recreation Reserve, Narre South and Berwick are locked in an intriguing battle, with 54 overs bowled for the day. The Lions elected to have a bat, with Morteza Ali (42) getting things going for the home side immediately, before Brendan Rose and Ruwantha Kellepotha (2/50) got things moving for the Bears with a trio of quick wickets to leave the home side dangling dangerously at 4/53. But skipper Scott Phillips (33) and Joe

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(1/35) trapped Thomas LBW to turn the tide. With former Casey-South Melbourne club champion Rose up and about on his way to impressive figures of 5/29, the Lions stumbled to

9/144 before stumps were called, with Rumesh Rangana unbeaten on 17. And down at Hallam Recreation Reserve, the Hawks have St Mary's 7/170 at stumps. The Hawks were all over the Saints in the early stages, with the seamers doing the damage as the visitors slumped to 4/44. But once again saving the day, impressive middle over batsman Junaid Kari (54) struck a vital half-century - his second of the season already - helping rebuild the innings alongside an extremely patient Rajika Fernando, who chewed up 134 balls to make a gritty 44. The clash between Springvale South and Heinz Southern Districts will be played as a one day match this Saturday. It was a rain-marred weekend in Turf 2, with just two games getting off to starts in a day on mixed weather. Narre North and Beaconsfield managed to squeeze in nearly 52 overs of cricket, with the Tigers on the back foot after some impressive bowling from the Rams. Sending the Tigers in, the home side made life difficult early in overcast conditions, quickly removing Ben Casey, Michael Dunstan and Brad Miles, leaving the visitors needing a partnership at 3/15. Despite skipper Brendan Johnson striking a vital 47 in a 66-run stand with Jake Cutting (31), the Tigers lost a clump of wickets to stumble to 7/117 at stumps, with Nathan Pulham bowling absolutely brilliantly to finish with 2/12 off 15 pressure-filled overs. And down at Greaves Reserve, Dandenong West compiled an impressive 268 in the first innings of their clash against Parkmore Pirates. The clash between Lyndale and Narre Warren, as well as Cranbourne and Dingley will be played as one day matches this Saturday.

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The gritty Swans dig deep By Nick Creely The indicator of a maturing side doesn't always come down to how often it wins. It often comes down to how it loses, and what can be learnt from defeat and how it can be used as a tool for improvement. For Casey-South Melbourne, the first four rounds certainly haven't been easy. But it's a different side to that of the past, and the Swans are as determined as humanly possible to keep improving as a collective, rather than as individuals. After managing to escape with a draw after play was abandoned against Essendon on Saturday at Windy Hill, where the Swans made just 134 after a fighting 41 from Nathan Lambden helped save the day, facing an 0-4 start to the season when they welcomed local rivals Dandenong to Casey Fields on Sunday was not on their agenda. For all of the hard work - and expectation - the Swans simply needed some reward for effort, and to stay in touch. Similar patterns emerged early in the piece after Panthers skipper Brett Forsyth sent the Swans in to bat, with skipper Luke Wells - fresh off a plane on Thursday - Devin Pollock and Nathan Freitag, all returning to the sheds with the home side hanging precariously at 3/33. But the Swans wouldn't just allow the Panthers to tumble through them with ease. Emerging batsman Joel Mitchell - who has shown some signs in the last few seasons combined with the experience and composure of Michael Wallace, clawing back momentum, in a game-changing 125-run partnership. Mitchell cracked a sublime 83 off 99 balls, showcasing his rock-solid technique but ability to keep the runs pinging off the blade, while Wallace - who has started the season slowly worked his way back into some strong form, and right when his team needed them most.

Joel Mitchell raised the bat for a brilliant half-century on Sunday at Casey Fields. Picture: COURTESY OF CHRIS THOMAS A vitally important and quick fire 29 from Jordan Wyatt late in the innings helped the Swans set a competitive 8/218 off 50 overs, considering the bleak scoreline of 3/33 in the 14th over. Panther champion Brett Forsyth and Comrey Edgeworth nudged the ball around superbly, with the pair getting the visitors to 0/28 off the first 10 overs, before going at three overs over for the next hour to perfectly set the game up at 0/80 at drinks. With the pair set, and with plenty of hungry batsmen waiting in the sheds, the Swans needed a spark, and it came through skipper

Luke Wells (1/22), who forced a false shot from Edgeworth (46) to snare the opening wicket. Forsyth quickly nudged past another first XI half century (his 38th), with the Panthers seemingly cruising at 1/115 and with only around a run-a-ball needed. All-rounder Dylan Hadfield (1/35) got another fire started by trapping Cam Forsyth LBW, with the Swans starting to take some control after a pressure-filled period of bowling. Jackson Fry (2/36) managed to snare two vital scalps - that of Forsyth for a brilliant 76, as

well as the dangerous Lincoln Edwards for 11 - firmly putting the game in the Swans' grasp. Combined with some brilliant fielding efforts seeing the Swans really put the Panthers under the pump, the home side were digging deep. Despite Ed Newman (28) threatening to do damage, the Swans rolled the Panthers for just 202 off the last ball of the game with a run-out from Josh Dowling (1/32), finally putting the Swans on the board for 2019/20. Swans coach Brian Keogh told Star News that considering the start the group has had to the season, they never wavered in their belief. "Round 1 feels like a long time ago now, that Prahran game we just got completely outplayed, and then to fightback against Geelong gave us proof that it was an aberration against Prahran, and against Essendon they bowled well, and we probably dodged a bullet, 135 was probably not enough against their batting side to be brutal," he said. "To come out Sunday and just fight and show courage to say 'we really want to stand up here' was great. "We spoke a lot on Saturday night about being confident in ourselves, and to be the person, and if you went through our team, every single person made a contribution at a point in time." Keogh praised Joel Mitchell for his special knock, but also the middle-order for pulling together and finding a way to make a competitive total. "Joel's 80 and Wally's (Michael Wallace) 50 were great, and Joel's innings was of the highest class, and then Jordy (Wyatt) made a really important 29," he said. "It was a high class 80 (from Mitchell) - he got out when he probably had 120 not out on offering, and he'll learn from that, but it was a knock of the highest order."

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