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Property Lift out Three-time Casey mayor Sam Aziz has come under fire for his relationship with developer John Woodman.
Casey councillor Geoff Ablett's arrangements with developer John Woodman are being examined by IBAC.
‘Puppet’ master By Cam Lucadou-Wells A property developer allegedly paid cash to Casey councillors and treated them as his “puppets” as part of a campaign to rezone Cranbourne West land, an anti-corruption hearing has heard. It was alleged that the developer John Woodman paid $80,000 in cash deposits to Cr Sam Aziz and $17,500 to Cr Geoff Ablett in the lead-up to Amendment C219 deliberations in 2014, the IBAC Operation Sandon hearings on 19 November was told. In response, Mr Woodman said Cr Ablett’s payments were a “coincidence” and didn’t know of the payments to Cr Aziz. Mr Woodman and his associates had been lobbying councillors to rezone the land from industrial to residential - a move that would create a windfall profit of tens of millions of dollars.
On 3 February 2014, Mr Woodman sent a ‘briefing note’ of arguments for the rezoning in an email to Crs Aziz, Ablett and Amanda Stapledon’s private email accounts. The next day, Cr Aziz introduced an urgent motion for Amendment C219 during a closed council meeting. “You would forgive people who have read the document we’ve just been looking at as thinking that you were treating councillors just like puppets,” counsel assisting Michael Tovey told Mr Woodman. Mr Woodman denied Mr Tovey’s allegation that it was because “Mr Aziz was in your pocket and you considered Mr Ablett to be in your pocket and you thought Ms Stapledon would at least follow them”. “I’m attempting to outline to them the reason why the Cranbourne West land zoned in-
dustrial should be changed to residential,” Mr Woodman said. “Sir, this is the first time I have ever witnessed a document that I have prepared where I have suggested a motion.” He agreed that such a move was “improper”. Commissioner Robert Redlich foreshadowed that the ‘briefing note’ fitted the pattern of later correspondence sent to councillors by other persons on Mr Woodman’s behalf. Mr Woodman was confronted with evidence he’d deposited $5000 cash under a false name into Cr Ablett’s account in late 2013. “I cannot recall doing that, sir,” Mr Woodman said. “No, I have no explanation for that.” Also on day two of the hearings, Mr Woodman defended $5500 monthly payments to the Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group
(SCWRAG) leader Ray Walker. SCWRAG leader Mr Walker was purportedly hired to drive around noting real estate signs on property, to provide “feedback” on real estate sales in the region. Mr Woodman denied that the payments presented a conflict of interest for Mr Walker, whose group supported the developer Leighton’s wishes. The IBAC investigation will focus on corruption involving Casey councillors and property developers, particularly three planning issues. They are the Amendment C219 rezoning of land in Cranbourne West, the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne West, and the Pavilion Estate. The hearings continue for an expected three weeks. More on pages 7,9 and 10
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Don’t miss out on the Melbourne Stars Family Day at Casey Fields next month!
Why not consider the City of Casey’s Family Day Care service as your next option for child minding?
Hit a six with international sporting stars The City of Casey has teamed up with the Melbourne Stars again this year to present the 2019 Melbourne Stars Family Day!
Looking for a new day care option? Are you looking for a professional, nurturing and lexible childcare option for your family? Then the City of Casey’s Family Day Care service may be the right choice for you.
Head down to Casey Fields on Sunday 15 December between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm for an exciting line up of events and activities. Meet and score an autograph with your favourite players and take part in a range of cricket related activities on the day.
Family Day Care offers a natural, low-stress learning environment in the homes of qualiied educators across Casey for children from birth to 13 years.
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Our educators offer an educational program of play based learning that meets the individual learning and developmental needs of children.
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‘Tis the Season Jingle all the way to the Old Cheese Factory this December and join in the fun of ‘Tis the Season – a Christmas event for the whole family! Wander the magical displays and festive lighting, take a photo with Santa, and become the jolliest version of yourself as you enjoy the Live Christmas Stage Show, gingerbread decorating and carnival rides on offer. You can also relax in front of a screening of a Christmas movie. Date: Friday 13 and Saturday 14 December 2019 Time: 5.30 pm – 9.30 pm Venue: Old Cheese Factory 34 Homestead Road, Berwick Cost: $15 per person Kick off those festive feels with an evening at the Old Cheese Factory to celebrate Christmas, this December!
For more information visit the City of Casey website.
December 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 » Tuesday 3 December, 6.30 pm » Tuesday 17 December, 6.30 pm
Please see the Council’s meeting agenda for planning items. For more information on Council meetings, minutes and agendas, please visit the City of Casey website.
All we want for Christmas this year is to see you at Bunjil Place on Saturday 30 November!
Bunjil Place lights up for Christmas! Unleash your Christmas cheer at Bunjil Place this month when the Christmas Makers’ Market returns. No matter whether you’ve been naughty or nice, everyone should treat themselves to this event on Saturday 30 November, which will also see the lighting up of our huge Christmas tree and nativity scene at 8.00 pm. Head down from 4.00 pm and enjoy live music, food trucks, FREE craft activities and the chance to pick up some goodies for your loved ones this Christmas. For more information, visit the Bunjil Place website.
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Bond for funding IS fighter By Brendan Rees A Hampton Park man who channelled cash to an American fighting for Islamic State in Syria has avoided a further jail term. Isa Kocoglu, 45, pleaded guilty to two charges of sending money to an IS fighter engaging in hostile activities in Syria during a Victoria County Court sitting in Melbourne on 8 November. The court heard Kocoglu used PayPal to send AU $2,610 and US $103.07 in 2014 to help American John Georgelas maintain his propaganda website - “a forum to promote and support IS”. Judge Gregory Lyon said Kocoglu, a father and disability pensioner due to his depression and obesity, was the administrator of a restricted Facebook group named ‘We Hear, We Obey’. Kocoglu “enforced the rules of the group“ to post material of Georgelos and to actively seek donations, the court heard. Through the Facebook page, Kocoglu also encouraged others to “keep an open mind about IS”.
Judge Lyon said: “Although this is serious offending, this is not the most serious example of this type of offending”. Australian Federal Police (AFP) raided Kocoglu’s Hampton Park home in June, 2016,
where officers seized hard-drives, computers, SD cards and a USB stick, which contained material associated with violent extremism and advocating IS as well information relating to discussions of the Sydney Lindt cafe siege, the court heard. A recorded interview with AFP officers revealed Kocoglu “did not accept full responsibility or demonstrate insight into the criminal nature” of his offending, the judge said. Kocoglu, who also has bipolar, spent 31 days in custody after his arrest and later complied with stringent bail conditions for three years including a “considerable restriction” on his use of internet and a prohibition of social media as well as reporting daily to the police. Judge Lyon said he believed Kocoglu “wasn’t planning any terrorist activity in Australia” but it “cannot be ignored that your interest in extreme violence and the work of these organisations dated back before your offending as far back as the year 2005”. Kocoglu completed Year 11 in Australia before going on to finish his education in Turkey. He started an Arabic theology degree but
not complete it. He returned to Australia and worked in call centres and factories but was unemployed for about 10 to 12 years. The deaths of one of Kocoglu’s young twin sons in 2011 due to a house fire sparked depression and more time online “examining his faith and Islamic ideas,” the court heard. His defence council argued Kocoglu was remorseful, deracialised, and had good prospects of rehabilitation. In sentencing Judge Lyon said: “It is important to note that you have not committed any further offence in the last five years and you are a person who is previously without prior convictions”. “I was told that since your arrest ... you have suffered insults, disparagement, and constant isolation in your local community,” Judge Lyon said. “I have decided it is not in the interest of justice that you return to prison.” Judge Lyon released Kocoglu on a 12-month recognisance order and ordered him to pay $500 and be of good behaviour for one year.
Plan is proof of a bright future for Hampton Park By Brendan Rees Casey Council has unveiled plans for a new $15 million community hub building, and refurbishment of Arthur Wren Hall in Hampton Park. Councillors adopted the Hampton Park Central Community Precinct Masterplan at their 7 November meeting. Under the plans, a further $2 million will be spent realigning Main Street to improve the street network, including car parking and ensuring the town square celebrates the River Red Gum tree. The Masterplan proposes to build a two storey integrated community building containing multi-use spaces, new community services and some existing community house functions. The library and youth centre are planned to remain in place however a new main entrance will be constructed to the north to allow direct access into the shared foyer and towards the new town square and Main Street. But council says none of this will be possible without the help of Federal and State Government funding. River Gum Ward councillor Wayne Smith welcomed the Masterplan which he described as a “long time coming” and had been “given the tick of approval” by the majority of the community. “This goes back a long, long time trying to getting the Hampton Park central area sorted out which is notorious for being the worst planned business precinct probably anywhere,” he said. He said the Hampton Park Shopping Centre precinct had been an “example of bad or poor planning for a long, long period well before
The Hampton Park Central Community Precinct Masterplan includes a multi-level community hub.
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An artist’s impression of the draft Master Plan proposes a revitalised community hub, and a town square which celebrates the River Red Gum tree. City of Casey days.“ “Part of the problem was ownership ... there was something in excess of 40 owners of the shops, factories, and other facilities in the precinct. “We do own substantial amount of the land and we can make some serious decisions about our part of the land which will in turn have an impact on the rest of the precinct which we’d hope bring the owners on board,” Cr Smith said.
the Hampton Park Central Community Precinct. The Hampton Park Central Development Plan was also adopted by council in June which proposes: New design guidelines to improve the look and feel of the streets and buildings, and attract visitors and businesses New environment and landscape guidelines which will help create a greener Hampton Park Central that is connected to the River Gum Creek. Cr Damien Rosario said the Development Plan provided a clear framework for the future revitalisation of Hampton Park Central that will apply to private landowners or new developers. “It aims to streamline and better inform planning decisions to make redevelopment more attractive in the area,” he said.
He said the project would “take a number of years,“ adding “We’re not talking doing this about tomorrow but we do want to see it happened.” Community consultation was undertaken in 2018 when the Masterplan was exhibited and the feedback was received to inform the vision, actions and priorities of the plan. Council intends to continue to work closely with the community, groups and service organisations to understand what challenges and opportunities there are for the future of
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Evelyn marks a century By Brendan Rees
Women’s Association, the Narre Warren North church (30 years), and Berwick Presbyterian Church until finally settling at Narre Warren/ Webb Street Church. She and her eldest daughter Margaret were among the first volunteers at Webb Street church who set up the Transit Soup Kitchen. Ms Peterson only retired from transit a couple of years ago. Ms Peterson has 14 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren with another two due in early and late March 2020. When asked what her secret is to a long life, she says: “I was given a healthy body and looked after it. I never smoked or drank. I once had wine as part of a communion in church and was couldn’t wait to get home for a cup of tea.” Ms Peterson says she enjoys eating one
piece of toast with marmalade or jam for breakfast with “a good knife full of butter, I do it properly” She also lives by the quote: “To know what’s right and live it” and her regrets in life are ones “I forgot to do.” “I wish I had looked after my mother and father but I was busy raising children and working,” she said. Ms Peterson says she tries not to think about death. “If I think about it I think I don’t know what’s going to be like but in the Bible St Paul says it’s good here but better once you’re gone. Fear not; just trust the Lord. That is what I believe. When it comes to that time I will just say I will not be afraid as the Lord has said fear not”.
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Narre Warren resident Evelyn Winifred Peterson has celebrated her 100th birthday with a wealth of family and friends. Born on 18 November 1919 at home in Kyabram, with help from a local midwife, Ms Peterson worked as a nurse at the Rural Kyabram Hospital. She married her husband Norm in December 1941 after his family moved to Kyabram from Melbourne. “As they were ‘townies’ they didn’t know what to do on a farm therefore spent every night or two at our house,” Ms Peterson said. “I became very close to Norm. He eventually
asked me to be his”. They had six children: twins Darryl and Margaret, Graeme, David and twins Lorraine and Rosie. They lived in Kyabram until moving to Gigarre East, then moved on to Harkawary in 1956, until settling in Narre Warren in 1966 the year the currency changed. She has now lived in Narre Warren for 53 years. Before Norm died in 2004, they had been married for 63 years. During their life together, Norm was a soldier in World War II, and Ms Peterson was a mother and farmer, even milking cows while in labour with their twins Rosie and Lorraine. She said the secret to a marriage was “endeavouring to make the other person happy.” Ms Peterson was part of the Country
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Weapons and cash seized in drug raid By Brendan Rees Imitation firearms, cash, and weapons have been seized at a property in Cranbourne East on Wednesday 13 November. Members of the Southern Division 3 Divisional Response Unit executed the search warrant in Butterwick Terrace in relation to alleged drug offending. Police allegedly found imitation firearms
Police arrest a 26-year-old man.
and scopes, a large amount of cash, prohibited weapons including a taser, flick knives, knuckle dusters and a laser pointer. Also located was a large amount of ecstasy tablets, LSD strips, magic mushrooms and prescription medication, police say. “Officers seized a large quantity of several alleged drugs of dependence as well as alleged imitation firearms and restricted weapons,”
Victoria Police spokesman Sam Bidey said. A 26-year-old Cranbourne man has been charged with several offences including trafficking drug of dependence, possess drug of dependence and possess imitation firearms. He was remanded to face Dandenong Magistrates Court on 2 December. A 22-year-old Cranbourne East woman was arrested and released pending summons.
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Casey councillor Sam Aziz was paid a $5000-amonth “sham” commission for sourcing wealthy Chinese investors for equine firm Spicer Thoroughbreds, it was alleged at an anti-corruption hearing. The prinicipal of Spicer Thoroughbreds was unaware of the “unauthorised” arrangement paid for by property developer John Woodman, the IBAC hearing was told on 19 November. Mr Woodman agreed with counsel assisting Michael Tovey’s assertion that the payments were “funnelled” through Spicer Thoroughbreds - which had provided horses to Mr Woodman over the past decade. Under questioning from Mr Tovey, Mr Woodman said the payments were “in hindsight” a conflict of interest. “The contracts that you had for these people with Mr Aziz for consultancies were really just an excuse to pay money that he was insisting on getting because of his role as a councillor,” Mr Tovey said. “Yes, sir,” Mr Woodman said. “But I was advised by (part-owner Bernard Lee) that there was in fact an agreement and that Mr Aziz was in fact seeking people to participate in the purchase of race horses.” He’d never seen evidence of Cr Aziz communicating with a “potential client“, Mr
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Woodman conceded. Spicer Thoroughbreds was part-owned by Bernard Lee, the boyfriend of Woodman “lobbyist” Lorraine Wreford, the hearing was told. Ms Wreford took up the posting after being on Casey Council and losing her Liberal MP seat, Mr Woodman said. Her job was to “communicate” with Liberalaligned councillors for $5000 a month. She also couriered cash to Cr Aziz, including $2000 out of a $25,000-a-month payment
to Cr Aziz on a Little River project. That was withdrawn recently after Mr Woodman learned that Cr Aziz didn’t gain entry to his planned PhD on Smart Cities. Former ALP federal candidate Phil Staindl was hired to target Labor councillors - Tim Jackson being the only one lobbied in Casey, according to Mr Woodman. Mr Staindl was being paid $3000 a month, with his $250,000 “success fee” withdrawn after the Cranbourne West rezoning was refused by the State Government.
flicts of interest - corrupt behaviour-between property developer John Woodman and the two Casey councillors named by John Tovey QC - both former mayors - during my time as a long term Casey resident.Most Casey councillors have really been part of the problem by failing to question Cr Sam Aziz and Cr Geoff Ablett. They remained indifferent even when Casey council's critics were unfairly silenced, when arbitrary local law was invoked and when the state police and Casey's security contractors were brought in to summarily evict ratepayers from council's public meetings.
While Casey council deserves to be sacked, there were also failures by the Local Government Inspectorate as a "regulator" which allowed Cr Aziz and Cr Ablett to continue to remain on council unchallenged. Former Casey councillor Paul Richardson, former developer, Nigel Byran, and myself, had complained to the Inspectorate on many occasions about corrupt behaviour on Casey council only to be completely ignored. John Glazebrook, Endeavour Hills
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On Monday 18 November, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page about allegations levelled at Casey councillors as part of the first day of IBAC hearings. Here's how our readers responded online: Judy Davis: I happen to know Geoff Ablett has always not voted or been in any discussion and has declared a Conflict of Interest. Yes Geoff does have a business relationship with John Watson , but this has nothing to do with council. He has never denied this. But always declared a conflict of interest. There are a few Councillors who do not declare a conflict of interest and stay in the council room and vote. I do believe someone has tried to throw him under the bus. IBAC should further investigate. Wendy Pearce-Morgan: What do you expect when the top of chain is also a lying harassing, threatening and intimidating person to old people in the community, throw her out first then sort out the rest. Judie Hedrick: Sack the lot of them and reverse those planning decisions. Crooked as!!! Carolyn Pauline: Bet this goes on more than we know. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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To fly back for IBAC By Cam Lucadou-Wells and Brendan Rees
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Sam Aziz, as Casey Mayor in 2017, says he's never taken bribes. 174279 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS a five per cent interest rate. "I would never accept any money simply because I'm a councillor." Cr Aziz said he didn't declare a conflict of interest in a council vote on the Woodmanlinked Pavilion Estate because the loan arrangement ended two months beforehand. "If I had my time again I would've made exactly the same decisions because I am sure that the decisions that I made were very, very good for the community."
Mr Aziz denied ever accepting a 'bribe' describing the allegations as "absolute nonsense." "I have never ever in my entire career of 35 years of public service to receive a bribe for anything. "I would never accept it upon myself to receive a bribe. "What I have done is acted in the best interests of my community."
Legal eagles have flocked to the IBAC hearing into alleged corruption among Casey councillors and property developers. On the opening day, separate legal representatives for developer John Woodman, his lawyer and consultant Megan Schutz and developer Leighton’s executive Thomas Kenessey were on hand. Casey Council and its current chief executive Glenn Patterson were represented. A lawyer sat on behalf of Casey councillors Amanda Stapledon and Gary Rowe. Colleague Geoff Ablett was represented separately. Casey ex-mayor, former state MP and Woodman “lobbyist” Lorraine Wreford was separately represented. There was no mention of representation for ’person of interest’ Cr Sam Aziz. A City of Casey spokesperson wouldn’t detail the legal costs to the council. They said that the council was required under law to cover the legal fees of councillors and staff “provided they have carried out their roles and responsibilities ... in good faith”. “Where a councillor of council officer has been found to not have acted in good faith, Council’s insurer will not cover the legal fees and it would be up to the individual councillor or council officer to cover their own legal costs.”
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Casey councillor and former mayor Sam Aziz may return to Australia before the end of the IBAC hearings. On 20 November, he told 3AW Radio that he would fly back from overseas work in Egypt "possibly in the seven to 10 days". The IBAC hearings are expected to run until 6 December. "This is certainly nothing unusual," Cr Aziz said of his overseas flight. "And it is an absolute travesty of justice that the media seems to have made an issue out of it when, clearly, I have a return ticket and IBAC was aware I was travelling and didn't stop me from travelling." On the hearing's opening day, Counsel assisting Michael Tovey QC said that Cr Aziz would not appear. He had allegedly put his house on the market and sold it soon after being served a search warrant, the hearing was told. The 'mayor emeritus' had not yet returned since flying out to Egypt "some four or five weeks ago", Mr Tovey said. "And we are unaware as to if and when he might be returning." IBAC has since placed a restraining order on the proceeds of that house sale, Mr Tovey said. On 3AW, Cr Aziz said that "two thirds" of the alleged $900,000 received from property developer John Woodman was the councillor's own money. He said he'd withdrawn the cash to stop his former wife from "quarantining or shutting down" money in his accounts. He delivered it in a suitcase to Mr Woodman as an investment in mezzanine finance at
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$1.2m payments claim Two City of Casey councillors allegedly received a total of about $1.2 million from property developer John Woodman and associated companies, an anti-corruption hearing has been told. In a day of bombshell testimony, Mr Woodman detailed extraordinary payments to former mayors, Crs Sam Aziz and Geoff Ablett - close to $900,000 to Cr Aziz and more than $300,000 to Cr Ablett. Mr Woodman also testified he had been loaned a suitcase of $600,000 cash by Cr Aziz. Mr Woodman testified under oath to the Independent Broad-based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBAC) that in January, he’d hired Cr Aziz as a consultant for $25,000 a month over two years as a smart cities adviser. It was in relation to Woodman’s son’s company Wolfdene seeking the rezoning of land in Little River in Melbourne’s west. He’d paid Cr Aziz $250,000 over the past 10 months due to his “expertise” in trying to implement smart cities technology in Casey and him undertaking a PhD in the field. Former Casey mayor and ex-State Liberal MP Lorraine Wreford allegedly acted as courier for Mr Woodman, delivering $2000 cash a month in “miscellaneous expenses” to Cr Aziz. The remaining $23,000 per month was paid by transfer.
The payments stopped “two weeks ago”. Mr Woodman said it was mainly due to learning that Cr Aziz’s purported PhD application had not gone through. Mr Woodman said that he’d spoken to Cr Aziz about 10 times - about seven of them related to council matters. He said there was “not always” a council officer present in their council-related discussions. Counsel assisting the inquiry, Michael Tovey QC, said: “Mr Woodman and those who worked for him or represented him kept a very close and controlling association with a core group of councillors who were expected to and did line up votes in favour of his interests.“ Mr Tovey said IBAC was interested in what appeared to be a failure by Cr Aziz to declare any conflict of interest, perceived or otherwise. Cr Aziz had loaned $600,000 cash - delivered in a suitcase - to invest in Mr Woodman’s developments. Interest was then paid back to Cr Aziz at the rate of $15,000 - in cash - per month. Mr Woodman testified that the cash was again delivered by former councillor and MP Lorraine Wreford, employed by Mr Woodman’s firm as a “lobbyist“. Mr Tovey said that Cr Ablett and Cr Amanda
Stapledon allegedly received “significant donations” to their 2014 state election campaigns from Woodman’s company Watsons Pty Ltd. They had stood as Liberal candidates during the election. Mr Woodman testified that he had spent approximately $200,000 buying into racehorses, at least some of which were jointly owned with the Ablett family, since 2012. He said he was paying Cr Ablett $5,000 a month in expenses for horses, under a legal agreement. Part of that agreement was that Cr Ablett would have no further involvement in any council discussions or business involving Mr Woodman’s companies. None of the horses involved had ever raced in a “formal race“, Mr Woodman said. The IBAC investigation will focus on corruption involving Casey councillors and property developers, particularly in relation to three planning issues, Mr Tovey said. They are the Amendment C219 rezoning of land in Cranbourne West, the H3 intersection in Hall Road, Cranbourne West, and the Pavilion Estate. “The concern is whether the (planning) process has actually or potentially been corrupted
or compromised by councillors being influenced by close undisclosed relationships with developers and their representatives, and on occasion the receipt of financial or other benefits,” Mr Tovey said. Witnesses would include other councillors, council officers, planning lobbyists and consultants, Mr Tovey said. Mr Woodman described himself as working as a “consultant” to Wolfdene - a development company part-owned by his son Heath. Mr Woodman also identified his son Heath as a codirector of a number of companies associated with Watsons. Wolfdene was involved in the Pavilion, East, Elysian and Brompton Lodge estates in City of Casey, he said. Mr Woodman denied he’d lobbied councillors to promote Wolfdene’s interests. He said he made political donations for “good governance“. In a statement released on the morning the inquiry commenced, the City of Casey said: “We remain committed to ensuring the highest standards of integrity and probity as we manage the rapid growth and development of our city.“ The hearings continue, and are expected to last for three weeks.
Mornington millionaire Woodman’s rise to the top John Woodman grew up in Springvale before making his millions as a Mornington-based property developer. He directs Watsons Pty Ltd, which describes itself on its website as the “pre-eminent consultant to land developers”.
It claims to produce between 10 and 20 percent of the total lots released to the Victorian market each year. Mr Woodman, then 60 years old, was profiled in Mornington Peninsula News while running for local council elections in 2012.
He arrived on the peninsula as a project manager “on the way up“ in 1981. He bought Watsons in the 1990s and acquired several “notches on the belt” including the $650 million Martha Cove development at Mt Martha.
“Mr Woodman has made Watsons the preeminent development “one-stop shop” on the peninsula and the southeast with a reputation for shepherding difficult projects through labyrinthine planning laws,” reporter Mike Hast wrote.
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‘Welcome’ for hearings By Brendan Rees Casey mayor Susan Serey has declared council is "fully cooperative" with Victoria's anticorruption commission amid explosive claims councillors received cash-for-favours from a property developer. It comes as the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC), the state's independent anti-corruption body, began public hearings on 18 November into allegations of serious corrupt conduct in relation to planning and property development decisions at the Casey Council. On day one of the hearings it was alleged Cr Sam Aziz and Cr Geoff Ablett pocketed about $1.2 million from property developer John Woodman and associated companies in exchange for favourable planning decisions. But it was business as usual at council's 19 November meeting which lasted about 40 minutes - with just a handful of people in the public gallery and council officers in attendance. Chairing just her second meeting as mayor, Cr Serey announced she would like to make "some brief comments" regarding the IBAC hearing. "Public hearings commenced yesterday into several planning decisions by the City of Casey dating back to 2014," she said. "As the hearings are ongoing, it's not appropriate for the council to comment on specific allegations made at the hearings but as the mayor I wanted to reassure all ratepayers that the City of Casey is fully cooperative with the commission and we welcome these hearings in the public interest, thank you". No further discussion was made between councillors about the hearings. Interestingly, seven public questions were
presented to council - however none were related to the corruption probe. Cr Serey told the chamber Cr Aziz and Cr Ablett had been granted leave from the 7 November until the end of the year. Councillors in attendance at the meeting were Cr Amanda Stapledon, Cr Gary Rowe, Cr Wayne Smith, Cr Milla Gilic, Cr Rex Flannery, Cr Rosalie Crestani, and Cr Tim Jackson. No councillors announced any conflict of interest or political interest for the meeting. Cr Damien Rosario was also granted leave following the stillbirth of his and his wife's baby boy, Henry. The funeral will be held at St Kevin's Church in Hampton Park on Wednesday 20 November. Members of the Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association were also present at the meeting. In a statement, the Association's spokesman Brendan Browne said the allegations were "shocking" and the hearing was "long overdue". "If one any of these allegations are substantiated it is an absolute disgrace. We have complained to council for years about their lack of transparency only to be met with silence, rhetoric and insults. Yet, a greater level of transparency could have prevented the mess we are now in. In the end it is the local people who pay when a council does not act in their best interests," Mr Browne said. "A lack of planning and good governance has already lead to a lack of local jobs, congested roads, overflowing car parks at railway stations and a range of other problems. Unfortunately this council has not functioned the way it should have for many years." Casey CEO Glenn Patterson did not publicly speak during the meeting.
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Members of Casey's Afghan community have been recognised after completing training programs to ensure they are workforce ready. Fifty women of the Hazara community were awarded certificates in safe food handling, first aid and introduction to training in the cleaning industry during a graduation ceremony at Lynbrook Community Centre on Wednesday 13 November. The training, delivered by the Women's Association South East Melbourne Australia, was designed for those whose English is a second language and to help increase their employability skills. Sadia Ali, president of the United Cultural Support Inc said she was proud of the recipient's efforts who are "ready to go out in the work force and become independent". "The students have been impressive with their diligence, punctuality and attendance," she said. "Each training was delivered over several days with hands-on experiences and well as class room environment. The students were
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Berwick’s belter The club has a stranglehold over the southeast region - they're relentless, driven by success and are always chasing their next challenge. It's the cornerstone of all successful sporting clubs. While the weather may have been arctic in their 51-point win over Narre Warren, the Wickers put in a magical performance befitting of a champion team in the midst of a golden era. From the superstar Travis Tuck, who came to the club with a high expectation that has
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Roving Refills were also on hand to refill visitor’s bulk green cleaning products. Casey mayor Susan Serey said the day highlighted how the festival provided the community with opportunities to learn from a range of sustainability experts. A Casey recycling truck for children to explore was also set up with free collectable wildlife cards and smoothie bikes on offer. Free talks were held on topics such as composting, wildlife-friendly gardening and energy efficiency.
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Relay for Life raises $45K By Brendan Rees There was a sea of purple at Casey Fields as hundreds gathered to the 2019 CranbourneNarre Warren Relay for Life to raise money for the Cancer Council over the weekend of 16-17 November. The 305 registered participants managed to raise $44,500 in the hope to find a cure for cancer. The event brought the community together to celebrate survivors and recognise the unsung heroes - their carers. Teams committed to walking or running around the athletics track for 48 hours nonstop to signify that cancer never rests. Cancer survivor, Nat Wenke, who was named this year’s Face of Hope opened the event and was joined by Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne. In Mr Bryne’s Facebook post he said: “Thanks to the amazing Jodie Hollis and her management team for organising this life af-
firming event. You can still show your support by attending to cheer on the teams or by donating via the Cranbourne-Narre relay for life website“ Ms Wenke underwent six months of chemo this year at the age of 43. She was given the news she was cancer free in September. “Your life just changes and I don’t think I’ll ever get back to normal,” Nat says. A candlelight ceremony was also held on Saturday night. Other activities included candle bag decorating, an obstacle course, Jenga and Connect 4 game, trivia and endless entertainment. Runner-up of Australia’s Got Talent 2019, singer Jennifer Anderson also performed two songs. The event was supported by sponsors including the City of Casey and all funds raised go to the support, prevention and research work carried out by Cancer Council Victoria. Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon spoke at the closing ceremony.
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Cafe is OK By Brendan Rees Casey Council has given the green light to a new cafe to open in Narre Warren North. The plans from Ciavanni Group to build a cafe at 35-69 A’Beckett Road, Narre Warren North were amended to reduce patron numbers and operating hours before getting the thumbs up at council’s 7 November meeting. Casey’s manager of Statutory Planning and Building Services Duncan Turner said council determined the application would “facilitate the growth of local business and employment and with the conditions imposed on the permit, would not negatively impact the local community”.
The applicant’s plans original plans sought to increase patron number from 38 to 88 people and operate from 6am-11pm trading seven days a week. However council said the potential amenity impacts, including noise, would have the ability to “significantly affect” residents of nearby properties. Therefore, council made a condition that the cafe operates from 6am to 9pm Monday to Wednesday; 6am - 10:30pm Thursday to Sunday and public holidays. The cafe would also be restricted to 12 patrons and additional outdoor seating for 26 people.
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THEY ARE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS HARCOURTS Berwick, the powerhouse suburban real estate office, is driven at its core by the most brilliant women - women committed to providing an amazing level of service to their clients, whether that be sellers, buyers, landlords and or tenants. This superb, close-knit team of ladies sincerely make every client, in every interaction, feel wonderfully important and genuinely valued. The excellent team has a wealth of knowledge, skills, expertise and experience. The team is led by Vanessa Nicholls, an award winning Senior Property Manager with over 20 years of real estate experience. Vanessa has been an integral member of Harcourts Berwick for over 13 years. Daniela Eichenberger, Head of Administration is the “Master of everything“ and the go to person in the office. Again a key Harcourts Berwick team member for over 13 years. Katrina Bartlett is the ‘so much fun’ senior sales consultant with over 15 years of real estate selling experience and long standing Harcourts Berwick team member of some 5 years. Emily Riko is a portfolio rental manager. Emily began her brilliant career in real estate from scratch with Harcourts Berwick and has progressed and developed wonderfully. Emily has now been with Harcourts Berwick for nearly 7 years. Last but not least, Chloe Jolly, is the newest member of the team. Since joining Harcourts six months ago, Chloe has taken to property management exceptionally well. For all your real estate needs make
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DEBBIE’S PASSION SHINES THROUGH A Berwick local who has worked in the area for over 30 years, Debbie Brettoner has impeccable knowledge of the suburb, and has developed many strong relationships within the community. Debbie’s passion for real estate has made her a notable figure in the area, being known as the ‘go-to agent’. By combining with the strong brand at Ray White, and their cutting-edge tools, Debbie believes “the sky is the limit“. Taking every chance to give back, Debbie has hosted numerous breast cancer awareness fundraisers over the last few years, and has worked closely with the incredible Dr Hope campaign (founded by locals Effie Atkins and Dr Tony Atkins). Debbie pledges to host and collaborate in more fundraising in the near future. Additionally, having recently joined a Berwick community group, Debbie aims to use her voice and platform more than ever, continuing to strive to truly make a difference. With superior market knowledge, an energetic personality, and a friendly face, Debbie prides herself on enthusiastic service and driven results, and makes a conscious effort to cater to everyone’s requirements. Her nurturing nature has always made both vendors and purchasers comfortable throughout the entire sales process, with many reviews coming in insisting that she is truly the “best agent in town“. Debbie and her team, comprising sales assistant Jack Keen and executive assistant Paris Brown, strive to make every experience, from start to settlement, a first-rate one. This is reflected in Debbie’s three consecutive years of being Ratemyagent’s Best Agent in Berwick, with
a strong lead for a fourth consecutive win in 2020. Having recently sold a property at 8 Audrey Lane, Berwick, the vendors, Joanna and Tom, expressed their gratitude to Debbie and her team for their service. “Ray White Berwick #bestagentsintown! Debbie and Jack helped us sell our house in less than a week! Both are very professional, know the market, know the area and suggested the best selling strategy which helped us achieve our goal. We couldn’t be happier with making the right choice and having Debbie as our agent, which managed to get us a high price and a fast settlement. Thank you so much Debbie and your dream team to get us to the next step of our life.” Debbie always makes the effort to go the extra mile for her clients offering all the help that she can, to ensure that the process of buying or selling is as stress free as she can possibly make it. Debbie recognises the gravity of the selling process and what it means to the vendor. She is always on hand to organise trades or styling, or just offer sound advice. Being flexible and versatile in such a demanding industry is highly advantageous, and Debbie attributes her referrals and repeat business to making sure it is known that nothing is too difficult. For her vendor at 3/49 Palmerston Street, Berwick, she organised trades for a time-poor client. He expressed his thanks saying that Debbie was “extremely easy to deal with”, and was glad that he chose her as she sold his unit within a few days of it going on the market. He confirmed that Debbie was the “best agent I have ever dealt with“. Having achieved PB’s for the months of
Debbie Brettoner with sales consultant Jack Keen and executive assistant Hannah Bush. August and October, and over $35 million in sales in just over 3 months, the results from the entire team at Ray White Berwick are without a doubt, outstanding.
Their goal is clear - to be the most trusted source of real estate advice in town, and provide exceptional customer service. ●
Debbie Brettoner, the most recommended agent in Berwick Since making the big move to Ray White Berwick, Debbie and the team have taken the market by storm selling over 45 properties in the span of 3 months, and taking a whopping 3% of total market share in Berwick from 4.1% to a high of 7.1% in mid-October whilst maintaining her #1 position as the most recommended agent in Berwick! Debbie says she couldn’t have done it without the support of her team at Ray White Berwick, and can’t wait for what the new year has to offer.
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Berwick 22 Hartsmere Drive
Berwick 3 Howell Drive
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Massive Block. Brilliant Layout.
For Sale
Views. Brilliant Location.
For Sale
Attractive facade is just the beginning with this well maintained family home. Jarrah polished timber floorboards run from the entrance through to kitchen, family / meals area, passing new carpet to the formal lounge and formal dining. Kitchen is spacious with S/S appliances and dishwasher. Sizeable rumpus, huge undercover alfresco and large back yard. Stylish renovated en-suite to master and renovated bathroom servicing the rear bedrooms. Evaporative cooling, ducted heating and remote to double garage.
$660,000 - $720,000 View Saturday @ 1.45pm harcourts.com.au/VBW26349
Prime, nearly 800 m2 block, with gorgeous 3 bedroom plus study, timeless looking elevated abode. Consisting formal lounge with open fire place, that captures the northerly views of the nearby hills. Formal dining is spacious. Through to family room and separate meals, overlooked by central well appointed kitchen. Master enjoys renovated grandiose ensuite. Beautifully landscaped, ducted heating, evaporative cooling, ducted vacuum and outdoor covered alfresco and DLUG with remote.
$780,000 - $840,000 View Saturday @ 1.00pm harcourts.com.au/VBW26353
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Nar Nar Goon North
236 Snell Road
$1,275,000 - $1,350,000
cLeareD 43 acres oN BITumeN roaD What an opportunity we have here – 43 acres ideal for horses, cattle or both. The well fenced property includes 5 large paddocks, 4 small paddocks & a large round yard. The land is cleared grazing land with a wide laneway. There is reticulated water to troughs & 2 dams. shedding includes hayshed, machinery shed, disused dairy, 4 bay carport & sundry shedding. The 2 bedroom western red cedar home is neat & tidy with verandahs, country style kitchen/meals & 2 small living areas. Get away from suburbia, yet not be too far from the shopping centres of Pakenham, Warragul & Fountain Gate with easy access to the Princes Highway. For an inspection call Derrick Brown - 0418 317 096
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13 Armytage Road
$925,000 - $975,000
coNVeNIeNT 9.7 acre FarmLeT This ideally located farmlet has all the convenience of being 6 minutes to Berwick yet seemingly miles away due to the pleasant rural outlook to the north while the shining lights of the metropolitan sprawl to the south. The 3 bedroom home has a large lounge, meals area adjacent to the kitchen, functional bathroom & laundry all in good order. There are plenty of sheds & storage including a double steel garage, 18m x 10m (app) fully enclosed shed with 3 phase power, 18m x 10m (app) open fronted storage/machinery shed & an old piggery building. mains water & 3 large paddocks for the animals. a lovely lifestyle awaits the new owners. For an inspection call Derrick Brown - 0418 317 096
1/11 Henty Street
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BraND NeW THree BeDroom ToWNHouse! * Three bedroom townhouse, soon to be completed (December 2019) • offering walk in robe and full ensuite plus double garage. • Open plan living zones with a quality list of inclusions – stone benchtops, ducted heating and two pack kitchen, air conditioning and fully landscaped • Walking distance to Pakenham CBD, Marketplace, Train Station and Supermarkets. • Don’t delay, make the move today!!
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Toomuc WorKsPaces – sTaGe 1 Toomuc workspaces industrial land is located less than 5km from the monash Freeway in Pakenham, halfway between industrial hot spots of Dandenong and Warragul. Located in the heart of Pakenham’s DIY and home improvements area including national retailers like Bunnings, officeworks, The Good Guys and autobarn. Toomuc workspaces is ideal for warehousing and distribution businesses, supply and logistics businesses wanting to be part of a broader community within a high traffic area. Within a creative and innovative like-minded business precinct where your industrial land is nestled in the picturesque pocket overlooking Toomuc Valley creek.
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Beauty in berwick views. F4 G2 H2 For sale. This beautifully presented family home is sure to impress with a well designed floor plan with plenty of natural light. • 4 bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite, multiple living and dining options • Ducted heating, evaporative cooling, neutral colour tones • Large double garage with internal access, outdoor entertaining area, low maintenance landscaped gardens
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Beaconsfield 12/241 Soldiers Road
Contemporary single storey living. F3 G2 H2 For sale. $520,000 - $570,000 This beautiful modern contemporary home is located within a quiet gated community and feels like home the moment you step inside. • 3 spacious bedrooms, master with WIR and ensuite • Large open plan living/dining, fully appointed kitchen with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances • Gas ducted heating, evaporative cooling and split system cooling Inspect Contact Agent
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Luxury country escape. F5 G2 J1 For auction. Saturday 7 December at 12pm Contact Agent Are you looking to escape the busyness of everyday life and hideaway in your own luxury cottage nestled away amongst the gum trees! Look no further as this luxury retreat has hit the market in style and is awaiting its new owners! Other features of the property include split system heating and cooling, cloak room and timber floors. All this set on 3400sqm (approx.)
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Chris Hill 0401 178 455
Candice Hill 0400 148 081
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Clyde North 70 Brocker Street
Class and style in clyde north. F4 G2 H2 For sale. $750,000 - $825,000 This 42sq Carlisle home is the epitome of luxury, contemporary living. • Kitchen with stone waterfall benchtops, s/s appliances • Multiple living areas, study, 9’ ceilings • Zoned heating, evap & s/s cooling, alarm • Alfresco, landscaped gardens A short walk to the lakes and park, Selandra Rise shopping centre, local schools, childcare centre and more. Inspect Contact Agent
Paul Rogers 0418 564 032
Daniel Boyle 0488 788 894
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Berwick 39 Tyrell Place
Cranbourne 13 Nile Crescent
F3 G2 H1
F4 G2 H2
For sale.
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$530,000 - $580,000
Saturday 7 December at 11am
One of the most breathtaking homes located in the Beaumont Waters Estate. Tastefully and newly updated, this immaculate property presents very well. 39 Tyrell Place is spacious & fully landscaped.
This beautiful home comes with: Victor Villella 0412 437 064
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4 spacious bedrooms Gorgeous timber floorboards 599m2 (approx.) of land Impressive security system
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Narre Warren North 3 Holly Green Court
Pakenham 30 Edgeware Close
F4 G2 H5 J1
F3 G2 H2
For sale.
For sale.
$1,275,000 - $1,325,000
$430,000 - $470,000
Situated on a symmetrical half acre allotment is this fabulous 4 bed plus study zoned family home ideal for large families, those with plenty of vehicles and most importantly those that love to entertain!
Steve Harrison 0407 800 915
Positioned in the most prestigious location Lakeside can offer, tucked away in a quiet street yet just moments away from the local shopping precinct, the beautiful lake, walking tracks, parks, cafes and eateries.
Andrea Poulter 0412 389 060
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Chris Hill 0401 178 455
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Old friends share tales With the adjoining Mechanics' Institute they are the only two surviving pre-World War II buildings in Webb Street. The school is also typical of interwar schools such as the multi-paned double-hung sash windows with two brick chimneys. Former student Moyneen Chester, who started prep at the old school in 1957, said a "few tears of happiness were shed" as well as many "hugs and laughs" at the reunion. "Most people recognised each other or introduced themselves and the place was abuzz from the minute it started," she said. There were about 60 people at the reunion including former residents of the area.
By Brendan Rees There were many stories shared among former students of Narre Warren Primary School No.2924 during a recent school reunion. About 40 past students who attended the school from the 1940s through to the 1990s came together at the Narre Warren Senior Citizens rooms on Centre Road, Narre Warren on Sunday 10 November. The former weatherboard school, constructed in 1929 at 53-57 Webb Street, is now heritage listed and played an important role in the development of the community for over a century from its opening in 1889.
Narre Warren Primary School No.2924 prep class of 1957.
Among the attendees was Bill Sweeney, whose father supplied the grounds for the Narre Warren football ground as well as Tony Weaven, an outstanding community man who coached the junior football teams for many years. "We had people come from Byron Bay, Tocumwal (a town in New South Wales), Warragul and many people bought old school photos from as early as 1953 although some were damaged," Ms Chester said. The idea for the reunion idea came about after Ms Chester caught up with some former school friends at a funeral. The former students, she said, were aged
in their 40s through to their 80s and wanted to "catch up over a cuppa and talk about how lucky we were to have grown up in Narre Warren back in the day." "I felt it was well worth all the phone calls and even the dead ends I chased up. I spoke to my prep grade teacher Mrs Crowley, who is in her mid-nineties now and would have loved to come along as well as people from as far away as Darwin who hope to come to the next one," she said. Ms Chester thanked Casey councillor Amanda Stapledon and members of the Narre Warren Senior Citizens committee for making the reunion possible.
Former students gather for a group photo at the reunion.
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Provenance Artists in Narre Warren South have been given a special gift to create paintings telling the story of Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War. A $6,000 grant by Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne will allow 10 leading artist will create 22 large paintings to tell the story and honour Australia's brave soldiers - which will be the centrepiece Provenance Artists' Great Art Show on 27-29 March 2020. The paintings will be exhibited at Nossal High School and Federation Univerisity Berwick campus and later at the Cranbourne RSL before being unveiled at the National Vietnam Veterans Museum in Phillip Island on National Vietnam Veterans day on 16 August. The paintings will then be given to the museum in perpetuity. Provenance artists are working with local
and Philip Island veterans to select the photos from which the paintings will be created. Casey Council also provided a special grant Provenance Artists to to take their art studio to the digital age. The group used the grant to buy two computer screens to download images and create their paintings about the Vietnam War. Provenance artists are seeking Vietnam Veterans who may have photographs that tell the story of our Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War are encouraged to contact organiser Calvin Bell Provenance Artists Studio in Berwick Springs , Narre Warren South organises five weekly workshops for adult beginners, emerging and leading artists to take their art to the next level . Adults wishing to join should contact Calvin Bell via email provenance@tpg.com.au.
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Casey councillor Geoff Ablett says council is excited to open a new family and community hub in Term 1 2020 in Botanic Ridge.
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Pre-school hub under way A new $5.9 million family and community centre being built in Botanic Ridge is on track to open for Term 1 next year. The hub delivers a much-needed kindergarten and maternal and child health services for the growing community. City of Casey is jointly funding the new facility with the State Government, which is being built on the grounds of the new Botanic Ridge Primary School. The integrated family and community centre will be home to two fout-year-old kindergarten playrooms, two maternal and child health consult suites and a large, multi-purpose community room available for hire to deliver a range of community programs, activi-
ties and services. Council has already been taking kindergarten enrolments from families, with the kindergarten to initially operate one room full time from Term 1, accommodating up to 50 children. Balla Balla Ward Councillor Geoff Ablett said council was excited to give the community an update on this project, with many families looking forward to the centre opening its doors. "We're working closely with the Victorian School Building Authority and Department of Education to deliver this new facility on the school site, which will bring many benefits to local families," he said. "Co-locating with the school will help local
children make a smooth transition from kindergarten and reduce the number of drop-offs for some parents with both kinder and schoolaged children, as there will be a single point of entry for both the school community and those accessing the family and community centre. "Council has been running the Botanic Ridge Interim Kindergarten out of a portable building on Devon Meadows Primary School, which was designed to fill the gap in kindergarten services while waiting for the more permanent kindergarten to be built. "So, it's with great excitement that our new kindergarten will be completed soon, and we look forward to welcoming the first cohort of
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· eliminate anti-inflammatories and medications Founder Dr Paul Dowie, one of Australia’s most experienced knee and lower limb experts, has been the chosen practitioner of some of the world’s best athletes and has spent over 20 years developing comprehensive, clinically proven treatment plans to assist knee pain, degenerative conditions, growth and development concerns, and soft tissue injuries. If you have knee pain, injuries or arthritis, or any other foot and leg pain, get expert advice from Dr Dowie at his Foot and Leg Pain Clinic in Berwick. Call 1300 328 300.
A Berwick-based expert can provide long-term relief from lower limb pain.
Weight loss is all in the mind Professional hypnotherapist and registered nurse Alison Prigg is running a hypnotic weight-loss system which incorporates the Virtual Gastric Band, developed by UK clinical hypnotherapist Sheila Granger. Alison was fortunate to be personally trained by Sheila during her visit to Australia earlier this year. The treatments are delivered in four weekly sessions and the participant believes that they have undergone bariatric surgery in the first session to reduce the stomach to the size of a golf ball. This is followed by three further sessions which deal with the psychological triggers that allow a person to overeat. Feedback shows that hypnotherapy is like ‘flicking a switch in the brain’, turning off cravings and eating only until satisfied. “I am very excited to be able to help my clients to lose weight in this way,“ said Alison. “There is nothing magical or mystical about
hypnotherapy, instead it is a method that enables a person to help themselves. Past clients have been able to remove cravings and completely stop snacking in between meals and making healthy food choices. This is not a diet and I don’t tell participants what to eat, instead I can assist clients to remove bad eating habits, learn to listen to their bodies and create new healthy habits that can continue past the completion of the program.” Alison is currently scheduled to run this program in small group sessions in Hampton Park, Hughesdale and Endeavour Hills. She is ready to support participants that are eager to make some healthy lifestyle changes.
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Early detection vital Not all skin cancers are the same according to Dr Mike Inskip of the Icarus Skin Cancer Clinic. There are three common types: Basal cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma and MelanomaThis month Dr Inkskip will focus on squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are more common than melanomas but less common than basal cell carcinomas. They are unusual in younger people and generally start to occur above the age of 40 on sun damaged skin. They are tumours of the epidermis - the top layer of skin. They also occur in other body sites such as the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lung, bladder and genitalia. SCCs are less aggressive than melanomas but much more dangerous than basal cell carcinomas (BCCs). Several hundred Australians die each year as a result of skin SCCs. They can metastasise (ie spread to lymph glands or distant organs such as the liver or lungs). Any newly appearing nodule (lump), ul-
ensure patients don’t feel rushed through the eye testing process. To celebrate its recent opening, Beaconsifeld Eyecare will hold a grand opening family fun day on Saturday 30 November from 9.00am until midday. Visitors can explore the clinic and there will be free face painting for kids, plus special offers on the day. Beaconsfield Eyecare offers Afterpay and accepts all major credit cards. The team can process private health insurance rebates for all major funds and urges patients to use their private health insurance rebate before Decem-
The team at Beaconsfield Eyecare is ready to welcome you. ber 31. Visit Beaconsifeld Eyecare at 45 Wallace Street, Beaconsfield from 9.am-5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9.00am-12.00pm Saturday. For details visit www.beaconsfieldeyecare.com. au, email info@beaconsfieldeyecare.com.au or call 8726 9977.
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Saturday 30th November 9.00am-12.00 midday Come down and meet our team: Gemma Cowan, Huw Smallbone and Karen Moore • Book an appointment for an eye test and receive a FREE 3D-OCT scan • Use your private health insurance before the end of the year • 20-30% off a select range of frames and sunglasses
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Choose St John of Berwick Hospital for your orthopaedic care and you’re choosing expert, compassionate care, your specialist and the timing of your procedure. Whether it’s knees, hips, hands, arms, legs or back, you’re choosing total care from pre-surgery through to rehabilitation. All things that can help manage the natural anxiety that comes with any procedure.
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The Tooradin Foreshore Committee of management invites the community to celebrate Christmas at their annual 'Christmas on the foreshore'. Groups and bands performing include dual gold guitar winner Andrew Swift. Huge fireworks display, food and drink stalls on site or bring your own picnic (onsite barbecues on site). Friday 6 December from 6pm- 10pm at Tooradin foreshore. Foreshore Rd. Gold coin donation. Strictly alcohol free event.
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Prayers for Healing Service Prayers for Healing Service will be held at Narre Warren North Uniting Church, I Main St, Narre Warren North, on Sunday, 24 November starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome, even if you want to pray for healing for others, and then stay for a cuppa and a chat. For further information, contact Rev. Bruce
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A Casey resident has described the moment a driver "hurtled" towards her after an alleged stolen car wound its way through Hampton Park on Monday 1 April.
hit flying in the air and I was thinking 'God, I haven't been killed and hope no one behind me is killed.'"
Ms Dzedins said: "It was very frightening, I counts of obtain property by deception and was very lucky." eight counts of theft. "I could see bits of car flying up into the air, A 22-year-old Pakenham man was charged like I think mirrors or I don't know; door hanwith aggravated carjacking, four counts of dles, something like that," she added. theft of a motor vehicle, arson, two counts of "There must have been so people just af- burglary, obtain property by deception, two fected literally by the accident." counts of theft. Cardinia Highway Patrol arrested two men Both men were remanded to appear at the and a woman who attempted to flee on foot af- Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 2 ter their ute crashed into a truck on the South April. Gippsland Highway. A 21-year21-year-old Dandenong woman was The driver, a 26-year-old male from Chel- charged with ttwo counts of theft of a motor tenham, tested positive to methamphet- vehicle. amine and had his licence disqualified. disqualified He She was bail bailed to appear at Frankston Magwas charged with aggravated carjacking; istrates' s' Court on 3 September. Anyone one with information is urged to contact Crime ime Stop Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It came as police were led on a two-hour wild pursuit which began about 12.30pm after a four-wheel-drive was allegedly stolen from Cranbourne. The vehicle was later set alight, police say, before the speedsters fled in a station wagon and later hijacked a ute in Hampton Park. The ute crashed where police say the driver was seen getting out carrying a rifle, which was used to carjack a Ford ute in Carrum Downs. Witnesses say they saw the vehicle drivdriv ing i on the wrong side of the South Gippsland Highway in Cranbourne.
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The Clyde Carols by Candlelight will be presented by the Gethsemane Church and proudly supported by the City of Casey. This fun filled family night which attracted a whopping 4000 last year, will engage the community in social cohesion and festive cheer. It includes free kid's amusements including jumping castles, mini ferris wheel and more. Plus free entry, free entertainment, free Giveaways and free Registration into the Christmas Miracle. Come along and join in the singing, watch the local performances and enjoy the carnival atmosphere which will include sausage sizzle, coffee van, ice-cream, popcorn, slushies, cakes, glow-sticks, games, pony rides, hot dogs, Thai, Indian, Italian and other exotic cuisines. Food vendors, street traders and much more. Don't miss the arrival of Santa on a Fire Truck and Lolli bags for every child. Please ring Kerrigan La-Brooy on 0404-875647 or email kerriganlabrooy@bigpond.com for more details. A 30km fundraiser walk will be held in November to help raise money for the event. Hillcrest Christian College Oval, 500 Soldiers Rd, Clyde North from 5.30pm - 9.30pm, Saturday 7 December.
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The pride of North Dandy By Nick Creely Dhilipkumar Gananeshansiva plays his cricket like he approaches his life - with a positive attitude and a beaming smile across his face. The 17-year-old North Dandenong Cricket Club youngster - known as Kumar Siva - made his first XI debut in the Maroons’ Turf 1 clash against Narre South on Saturday, but it was no ordinary entrance into the top-flight of the DDCA. Kumar came to Australia as a refugee from Sri Lanka at the age of just 10 with his brother and without his parents there beside him, and has since used his love of the game and positivity to forge a life for himself in the southeastern suburbs. The youngster told the Star News that while it initially took time to acclimatise to life in Australia, he couldn’t be happier settling in Endeavour Hills. “We were really young, but my parents wanted us to have a better future,” he said of moving across from Sri Lanka. “I was at Christmas Island for a month or so, and then moved to Tasmania, and from there, we came to Melbourne. “It was pretty tough for the first year to be honest, but then once I got used to it, everything became normal to me. I just love the place, the people.” He said the experience of leaving his parents has forced him to grow up quickly, and basically learn to become independent in his new Endeavour Hills home. “We have guardians and carers to look after us, so it’s like a detention centre house but with more freedom, we go out and stuff. They come and go every now and then,” he said. “I had to learn things by myself without my parents and all and with my brother, so I had to learn new things and grow up.” Only a year after arriving in the country, Kumar made his way to the North Dandenong Cricket Club, a place he now calls home. As a shy kid, one thing never left Kumar as he learnt the game as a junior, made new friends and left an impression on his club that smile, one thing that has been admired by others as they watched his progression. He has since played 79 games of junior and senior cricket, including taking 4/4 in an under-15 match in 2016 - but his 80th match for the Maroons, which started on Saturday against the Lions, saw the once shy young man receive cap number 174 as the latest cricketer to play first XI cricket for the club. In that under 15 season, the youngster snared 16 wickets at an average of just 9.75, showcasing his bright future. But through every challenge, Kumar has risen, and his latest - against a Narre South first XI side full of some of the finest players in the association - is sure to be one he’ll never forget. “Yeah I’m pretty proud, really excited,” he said prior to his debut on Saturday. “It’s a big club, and I’ve been playing there for quite a while, and playing in the first XI is
Kumar Siva made his first XI debut for North Dandenong on Saturday. 200566 pretty big to me personally. “I do worry about my performances but at the same time I just want to enjoy the game I’m just looking forward to enjoying the game and seeing where it takes me. “I don’t give up, I just keep going and going.” He said the importance of cricket in his life and family is something that he will always treasure. “Cricket has always been such a big part of
Young guns named to represent the Pioneers By Nick Creely The talent in the south-east seems near endless as the Southern Pioneers named their Under-18 male Youth Premier League squad earlier this month. The 13-man squad - which will represent the region in a seven-round tournament kickstarting on 13 January - is full of some of the finest young cricketers in the south-east and the state, and will go almost certainly go in as one of the teams to keep an eye on during the Twenty20 carnival. With the youngsters developing rapidly at Victorian Premier Cricket level - with Ashvin Adihetty and Reiley Mark already having had a taste of first XI cricket - the Pioneers’ main Premier club links in Casey-South Melbourne, Dandenong and Monash Tigers are berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
well represented. The youngsters, while playing against some of the best up and coming cricketers in the state, will also get the chance to play at some of the best facilities in Victoria, including Princes Park, Melbourne University, Casey Fields, Shepley Oval, Jubilee Park and Junction Oval. Adding to the Pioneers’ selection, D’Rozario and Pednekar - both developing at the Monash Tigers - have been named in Vic Country’s Under-19 side, which will play in the National Carnival in Perth from 2 to 12 December. The Pioneers have also named their Under-17 female squad ahead of the carnival, which will kick off on 1 December and conclude on 20 January with a clash at the Junction Oval, with some of the best local talent in the region set to strut their stuff.
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my family, my brothers always played together - it’s the main thing that keeps us happy. It just makes us all so happy,” he said. And with an incredibly bright future in cricket, the talented young man said that the North Dandenong Cricket Club has taught him so much, not only in cricket, but in life. “I’ve been there for quite a while, and many people told me many things at the start, especially my under-13 coach Nas (Nasrat Malikzada), and he has taught me a lot, same with Stef (De Silva) and Declan (Fowler) - it means a lot
THE SOUTHERN PIONEERS' UNDER-18 MALE SQUAD Ashvin Adihetty (Berwick Springs CC/Casey South Melbourne CC) Ashley Chandrasinghe (Buckley Ridges CC/ Casey South Melbourne CC) Johnathon D’Rozario (Buckley Ridges CC/ Monash Tigers CC) Connor Hinds (Narre South CC/Monash Tigers CC) Mahdee Islam (Berwick CC/Dandenong CC) Shishir Kulkarni (North Dandenong CC/ Casey South Melbourne CC) Daud Malik (Cranbourne CC/Dandenong CC) Reiley Mark (Berwick CC/Monash Tigers CC) Boopa Munasinghe (Buckley Ridges CC/ Dandenong CC) Yash Pednekar (North Dandenong CC/ Monash Tigers CC) Sen Sathyajith (Cranbourne CC/Dande-
to me,” he said. “It’s a big thing, I’ve never played that grade (Turf 1) in my life, it means a lot to me - I want to thank the club, Stef and everyone that’s supported me along the way.” The Maroons posted 221 on day one against the Lions at Strathaird Recreation Reserve, with skipper Austin Heldt scoring 80, meaning that Kumar will have to wait until this weekend to strut his stuff with the ball, and for his side’s sake, weave some magic. nong CC) Shobit Singh (Mt Waverley CC/Casey South Melbourne CC) Jason Ward (Berwick CC/Monash Tigers CC)
THE SOUTHERN PIONEERS' UNDER-17 FEMALE SQUAD Seneja Alles (Parkfield CC) Kasey Arumanayagam (Dingley CC) Brynell D’Silva (Carlisle Park Vikings CC) Kethmi Ekanayake (Narre Warren CC) Gopikaroy Jagadeesh Babu (Carrum Downs CC) Srinithi Katarey (Silverton CC) Keira Mahon (Narre Warren CC) Vanchica Pathania (Silverton CC) Alana Perrone (Beaconsfield CC) Chloe Poli (Wonga Park CC/Dandenong CC) Annerin Rahman (Silverton CC) Zoe Spicer (Mt Waverley CC/Box Hill CC) Samantha Verhagen (Narre South CC CC)
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Swans rack up the runs By Nick Creely Make no mistake about it, Casey-South Melbourne's is one of the in-form batting groups in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. And that isn’t just within the first XI - the Swans are starting to rack up the runs through the grades and showcase the depth that’s been so heavily talked about during the off-season. It seems a far cry from the Swans’ opening round clash against Prahran when they were skittled for just 45 on their home deck. But things seemed to have clicked for Brian Keogh’s group. On Saturday, on the picturesque Junction Oval against St Kilda, the Swans - coming off a strong win against Fitzroy-Doncaster the week before - saw an opportunity to make the most of a deck that’s seen plenty of runs this season, and pain for bowlers. In the only Sheffield Shield game this season between Victoria and South Australia, there was a total aggregate 12/1287 across four days. But there was a bit more life in this deck, and the Swans' openers, skipper Luke Wells and keeper-batsman Devin Pollock had to fight hard for their runs and showcased rocksolid techniques against a disciplined opposition bowling attack. The pair added 67 for the first wicket, with Pollock falling for a patient 37, bringing Wells and Nathan Freitag to the crease. The captain and vice-captain have spent plenty of time at the crease this season, and the pair added a further 63 runs to the score, still playing with patience but crucially putting away the bad balls. Wells (65) fell short of back-to-back centuries when he edged behind off seamer Shea Gribben (1/41), but the Swans were steadily building into a potentially monster total. Freitag registered his third half-century on the trot, while the highly-talented Joel Mitchell crunched 58 and once again showed he’s one of the most promising players in the competition. Entering the final session, the Swans lifted their aggression, which was always going to yield more wickets for the Saints, but a blistering knock from Jordan Wyatt (61 off 44 balls) saw the Swans push towards 300. In Wyatt’s 50-minute dig, the middle-order dynamo whacked five sixes and took a liking to emerging spinner Todd Murphy (2/121) in the kind of innings that the aggressive righthander has become known for over the last few seasons. A vital cameo late in the day from James Maxwell (20) then saw the Swans reach stumps with a strong 9/329 next to their name - setting up an intriguing day two on Saturday. Swans coach Brian Keogh said that his group has come a long way since the opening exchanges of the season, but was wary that the total wasn’t a safe one with the wicket flattening out as the day progressed. “We walk away thinking, ‘yeah, we’ve got 330’, and most people would take that but I’m far from saying that’s enough - we’re in for a super competitive game, and I think in the
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last hour or so the game will be on the knife’s edge,” he said. “There’s been steady improvement with the bat, and we’re starting to really trust our lineup - four guys getting 50 and 60 aren’t ideal, you’d ideally want one of those to go on, but you’d take that most weeks. “As a coach, you always want more - I suppose if you wanted to be critical, if one of those guys went on to get the big one, you are looking at 350, 355, and if you get that, it feels really good.” Keogh said that the wicket did provide something for bowlers if they stayed true and stuck to plans, and believes his bowling group took some learnings from the day. “If you hit the right areas back off the length in the first session there was plenty in it - Wellsy and Dev faced plenty of balls, and either left it or played and missed at plenty,” he said. “The reality is the weather is going to be better this week, so the wicket will probably be even flatter, but even towards the back-end of the day if you bent your back - which a lot of Saints guys did - there was still some movement. “I thought it was a really good cricket wicket - I know a lot of people talk about how flat it is, but I thought it was great; it seamed early and then flattened out. “They had an off-spinner (Todd Murphy) who bowled really well - Jordy took him as he can and got on a bit of a run, but he was getting it to turn and bounce. It was a really competitive day.” It was also a strong day with the blade for the seconds and fourths, who made 7/338 and 8/327 respectively, with Keogh adamant that the depth of batting is as good as it’s been in recent memory. In the seconds, the two leading run scorers in the competition, Aaron Fernando (128) and Chris Benedek (80), continue to not just knock on the door for first XI selection, but barge it down. The Swans are also set to welcome back Dylan Hadfield and Lachie Sperling - both vital players in the group - in the coming weeks, while the likes of Ashley Chandrasinghe, Ashvin Adihetty and Ryan Eaton are more than capable of breaking into the side. “Growing pains is what we aspire to be as a successful club, that’s it harder to get out than it is to get in - this is the problem that Melbourne, Fitzroy, and the Dandenongs battle with. Our batting depth is strong,” Keogh said. “Chris Benedek made 80 on the weekend, and his average went from 120 to 110, and if you go through the grades, he’s got the best average by a while. “Aaron is demanding a spot, and so is Eggs (Benedek), and we’ll have to manage that, but respect the guys that are there at the moment - at some point, you just have to find a way to get these guys in the side. “I also cannot remember the last time our fourth XI made 300, let alone 275 - that again, with where we’re trying to be, that is the type of thing that we’re looking for.” Play will resume at the Junction Oval at 11am on Saturday morning.
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Goodbye, interleague By sports editor Russell Bennett AFL Victoria has pulled the pin on the annual interleague program more commonly known as the ‘WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships’. In a memo sent by AFL Victoria to officials across the state, seen by Star News Group, concerns raised by clubs and leagues about the concept appear to have spelt its death knell. But there are also reports that sponsorship could also have been a significant factor. According to AFL Victoria, clubs and leagues - both senior and junior - across country and metropolitan Victoria were given the chance to provide their feedback on the Community Championships and representative football. But AFL Victoria won’t be operating the Community Championships in 2020, with the memo stating: “Many stakeholders raised the current format as a concern, telling us they believe it needs an update and changes. The Metropolitan Junior Championships and V/Line Cup representative programs for juniors will remain given there was very strong support for these two programs from across the state”. According to the memo, the main areas of feedback from clubs and leagues revolved around concerns to do with the ranking system; the varying levels of competition; travel; costs, and the pressures those costs place on leagues, fixturing, and administration; and player availability. But, fascinatingly, according to the memo, “AFL Victoria would encourage leagues to continue a representative program in 2020 if it is relevant to their league. Leagues who wish to participate in representative football in 2020 are encouraged to do so and AFL Victoria will continue to financially support leagues who wish to pursue representative programs”. In Gippsland, for example, since the WGFNC’s first season, many have supported a push for West Gippsland to go head-to-head with the Gippsland League at senior interleague level. This could theoretically open the door for such a scenario to take place. Phillip Island premiership assistant coach, and one of the most respected voices in community football coaching, Brent Clinnick, offered a more left of field suggestion - a club Champions League style set up at the end of
The WorkSafe AFL Victoria Community Championships appear to have run their race. 198697 the season, with financial incentives on offer (by the likes of AFL Victoria) for senior premiership winning sides in the top divisions of competitions around the state who take part. Under Clinnick’s proposal, games could be held at such iconic venues as St Kilda’s home base in Moorabbin, the Whitten Oval, and Ikon Park. With 46 competitions across the state (metro and country) to take part, each league would generate $5000 in sponsorship donations towards the event (totalling $230,000).
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Of that money, $100,000 would be invested into the Champions League format to cover facilities, umpires, and officials. There would then be $130,000 left over for prize money split between the top five competing clubs - $75,000 for first, $25,000 for second, $15,000 for third, $10,000 for fourth, and $5000 for fifth. Each game would be played over two 25-minute halves, with the competition able to be run between mid-October and Melbourne Cup weekend. Under Clinnick’s proposal, it could be run on Thursday and Friday nights,
as well as Sundays - leaving Saturdays free for the opening weeks of the cricket season. AFL Victoria would run the bar and canteen, with proceeds split between AFL Victoria and each of the competing leagues. The revenue destined for the competing leagues could then be divided up amongst each club in those leagues. While Clinnick’s idea is sure to raise more than a few eyebrows, it’s one that will generate plenty of discussion with the statewide interleague format having run its race.
Stars sparkle in a huge night of DDCA Twenty20 action There were three sparkling centuries on a night where runs rained from the bat in Round 3 of the Dandenong District Twenty20 competition on Tuesday evening. Played in perfect weather - a far cry from a rain-interrupted season so far - the batsmen enjoyed the sunshine to take full toll. Down at Perc Allison Oval, Heinz Southern Districts skipper Kaushalya Weeraratne crunched an unbeaten 101 as the Cobras went to town on the home side, Beaconsfield. Batting first, the Cobras were in a bit of strife early, but Weeraratne saved the day, with the Frankston Peninsula marquee man in the Vic Super Slam continuing his white ball dominance by dispatching the ball to all parts as his side struck an imposing 3/175. The Tigers stood little chance after quickly finding themselves 3/11, and scrambled their way to 7/96, with Jack Benbow leading the way with 37. The impressive Chandima Abeykoon was excellent with the ball, ending with figures of 3/14, while Tharanga Watterugedara (2/18) and Michael Davies (2/26) caused issues with the new ball.
It was a similar story down at Max Pawsey Reserve as Fountain Gate played host to the powerful Springvale South. The Gators - who have perhaps unluckily been drawn against Berwick, and now the Bloods, in this tournament - sent the visitors in to bat, where it was all about overseas star Ateeq Javid. Javid - who crunched 88 in his debut Twenty20 for the club against Berwick weeks earlier - was merciless against the Turf 3 outfit, belting 108 off 53 balls, a knock glittered with 17 boundaries, including five sixes. The Leicestershire top-order batsman put on 106-runs for the first wicket with Akshay Ballal (32), setting up a grand total of 3/213 off its 20 overs. Liam Hamilton also carved up the Gators to finish unbeaten on 40 off just 21 balls to help set the imposing chase. Javid has now made 365 runs at 91.3 across all formats in the early stages of the season and continues to build into a potentially recordbreaking 2019/20 campaign. While the home side battled hard to make a fist of it, with skipper Stephen White (24) crunching five boundaries, the likes of Kallan Braid-Ball (3/15), Akshay Ballal (2/9) and
Brayden Sharp (2/6) helped bundled the Gators out for 74 in the 19th over. Cranbourne captain-coach Sandun Dias was the third star batsman to take the night by storm, registering another century, this time against Parkmore Pirates to lead his side to victory. The Pirates scrambled to 8/134 after a strong hand from skipper Anurudhdha Fonseka (44 not out), but the likes of Tim Fathers (2/29) and Jordan Margenberg (3/22) helped make the chase a manageable one. Despite an early wicket, the Eagles through Dias - dominated, running down the total with four overs to spare and six wickets left in the shed. The skipper was merciless, belting 100 not out - his second ton in just four digs in the DDCA - in another sign that he means serious business in both the regular season and the shortened format. And in another fascinating match between two quality Turf 1 outfits, Narre South got the points against Hallam Kalora Park in a highquality affair at Strathaird. The Hawks were sent in, but Ben Hillard fell first ball courtesy of Tim Phillips (1/24), before
ex-Victorian and Lion marquee Jayde Herrick struck in his first over to trap Dulaj Ranathunga in front. But Hallam boy Jordan Hammond, in the middle of his first XI debut for Casey-South Melbourne, was at his devastating best and the top-of-the-order, helping the Hawks recover with a blistering 45-ball 61. Jagveer Hayer and Kevin Kean also contributed strongly with 30 and 20 respectively, helping the Hawks to 6/140. Herrick showed his class to be the pick of the bowlers with 2/25 off his four overs. The Lions took the game on as they often do in the shortest format, and it paid off, with opener Rumesh Rangana crunching 56 not out and Jersey international Jonty Jenner showcasing his class with 54 from 34 balls as the home side cruised to victory with seven wickets left and 25 balls to spare. Herrick also chimed in with a quick-fire 17 from 12 balls. In the remaining matches, 20 wickets fell at Fotheringham Reserve, but St Mary's (114) got the points against Silverton (79), with Rob Peat starring with 38 and 2/5, while Parkfield (1/78) eased past Springvale (77) in a dominant effort. 12419503-SN23-19
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Tricodes take the stage Star News photographer GARY SISSONS took in all of the action of Tricodes night at the Cranbourne racecourse on Saturday night. Truly one of the most unique events on the local racing calendar, it includes full cards of thoroughbred, greyhound, and harness racing action - all at the one venue...
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Weather gods finally cooperate for a full day of softball After four frustrating weeks of rain delays, Casey Softball finally had a full day of competition play on the weekend. The mixed under-15s started off play with Berwick going down to Doveton 11-17; and a showdown between the two Cobras' teams, as Cobras Grey faced off against Cobras Maroon. With a few players missing through injury or representative duties, many of the young Cobras were given the opportunity to try out some new positions and roles within the teams. In a very tight match with plenty of exciting plays, Cobras Maroon triumphed 11-10. The under-13 mixed teams are mostly young and inexperienced groups of players, either brand new to the sport, or playing just their second season of softball. Berwick coach, Shirley, said: "There have been some great games this season with last Saturday being one of our best so far. Our fielding was back to baberwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
sics with everyone playing their positions well and making some terrific outs. We had some strong batting with every player hitting the ball and making it on base at least once during the game, and we also had the first home run of the year". Berwick played a tight game against Doveton, going down 13-11. The Cobras took to the diamond against Royal Falcons and played well as a team with plenty of aggressive base running to win 13-7. The players are learning a lot about team sports, getting fit and - most importantly - having fun. In the social women's division there was a game between the two Berwick teams, Geronimo and Chickasaw. Geronimo was the comfortable winner 23-2, but as always this was a fun game, with all the ladies such good friends. The Cranbourne Comets played out a tight
game with Doveton, with the Comets winning 8-4. In the match between Narre Warren and MVPs, Narre Warren prevailed 11-8 in a close and exciting game. Batting highlights for Narre Warren included triples to Brenda and Moesha, and strong fielding from Kirra-Lee and Lynne. Open women 2 had two games, with Young Guns defeating Casey Combined 16-10. All girls contributed to the batting, however senior gun Guppy's home run was the highlight of the game. Casey Combined struggled due to its pitchers not being available on the day. On the fielding side, Tarynn Stafford did a great job pitching considering this was just her second time in pitching for a very long time. The Cobras faced Berwick Cheyenne. Despite being low on numbers, the Cobras' spirits remained high against tough opposition - with a strong batting, solid fielding and a few big
hits ensuring a competitive game. However, Cheyenne walked away with a 11-5 win. Two more games in the men's competition saw the Chiefs defeat Berwick Arapaho 13-1, and the Casey Warriors defeat Cranbourne Asteroids 17-4. One game in open women's 1 to finish off the round saw a tight contest between Berwick and Doveton, with both particularly strong batting teams. Berwick's errors in the field early saw it go down to Doveton 8-3. Following on from a very successful indoor wheelchair softball competition, the Casey Softball Association has a come and try day this Saturday, with the wheelchair softball competition starting the following Saturday, 30 November. For more details contact Roy on 0403 623 434, or Steven on 0434 715 655.
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