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Casey ‘in clear’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson makes no apologies for the past as he tries to navigate his council's post-IBAC future. With all 11 councillors sacked and the council under administration, Mr Patterson told Star News he wanted to ensure the community still had a "voice" in local civic matters. But there was no 'sorry' to the community for damning revelations aired during the Operation Sandon anti-corruption inquiry. "It relates really to some councillors and some external parties," Mr Patterson said. "It's clear that there's no current or past officers of the council that are subject to any sort of allegations in relation to the matters being discussed and aired at IBAC." Under questioning from IBAC, Mr Patterson told of reporting a conversation of former mayor Sam Aziz to the inquiry due to "serious" corruption concerns. He also defended his inaction after council staff queried ex-mayor Geoff Ablett's "close" relationship to developer John Woodman. There was a gap between a "hunch" and the "significant" threshold for reporting alleged impropriety to IBAC, the State Ombudsman or the Local Government Inspectorate, Mr Patterson said. "They are all talking about allegations and reported relationships. "What still wasn't evident was sufficient evidence to make an official notification." Mr Patterson also listed initiatives to engage the community. Interim administrator Noelene Duff, who has replaced the councillors, will be contactable online through the council's Casey Conversations portal. Planning applicants and objectors will also be given the chance to present to Ms Duff and senior council planners.
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Mr Patterson also suggested reforms to political donations, conflict-of-interest rules and the planning sector. IBAC has been investigating alleged corrupt dealings between property developer John Woodman and Casey councillors.
Picture: GARY SISSONS Mr Aziz and Mr Ablett are alleged to have been paid $1.2 million by Mr Woodman while championing the developer's planning applications. No apology, says CEO - page 5 More IBAC reports, pages 4-10
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Operation Bounce Back The City of Casey and National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council are launching Operation Bounce Back to help communities reduce the risk of becoming victims of opportunistic theft. With a car stolen every 12 minutes in Australia, urgent action is needed to change these statistics. There are simple steps we can take to reduce our chances of becoming a victim of opportunistic theft:
Teddy Bears’ Picnic Kids of Casey are invited to bring their favourite teddy and join the Old Cheese Factory for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Wednesday 8 April 2020, 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. With loads of adventures to be had, it will be a fun illed day with activities for kids aged 2 to 10, including: • Dancing and singing with Hey Dee Ho Music on the main stage • Bunning’s creative art space • Bear block party with a chance to build creations with Duplo and Lego blocks Entry is • Teddy Bear Hospital where kids can check their teddy’s heath $2 for kids • Adventures through the gardens on self-guided bear hunts For more information or to pre-order your lunch packs contact the Old Cheese Factory on 9702 1919.
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1. Always lock your car and consider using a steering wheel lock 2. Close the windows in your home 3. Park your car in the garage, or a well-lit area 4. Install a GPS tracking device on your car For your chance to win a GPS tracker and installation for one year, and the opportunity to win a $20 fuel voucher, complete our short Operation Bounce Back survey on Casey Conversations website. There are 80 GPS trackers and 20 $20 fuel vouchers to give away.
FREE training for volunteers Council is hosting a range of FREE training opportunities for community volunteers to learn more about a number of topics, including basic or advanced grant writing, good governance and recruitment.
Casey Community Grants Program opening soon
Volunteer Forum
The FREE event also provides a chance to meet like-minded people and for prospective volunteers to ind out about the wonderful opportunities available in Casey.
Connecting Casey’s volunteers
This year’s Forum will have a focus on new member recruitment, cultural inclusion and marketing opportunities. For more information on these events visit the City of Casey’s website and search ‘community training’.
Autumn School Holiday Program
Two FREE information sessions are being held on Monday 23 March to provide organisations and groups with application advice and increase their understanding of the guidelines, as well as tips on submitting a great application.
• 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm at Selandra Community Hub,
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The very popular Casey Teenage School Holiday Program is back for the Autumn school holidays and open for bookings.
Meeting rooms 1 & 2 Level 1, Patrick North East Drive, Narre Warren
There are loads of activities for kids aged 10 - 17 to sign up to, ranging in cost from FREE to $30. Activities planned for the upcoming Autumn school holidays program include a trip to Healesville Sanctuary, ‘splat ball’, ‘movie madness’ and ‘Mexican Fiesta’ cooking class. For more information and to book visit the City of Casey’s website and search ‘Casey Teenage School Holiday Program.’
The City of Casey is encouraging Casey’s not-for proit community groups and organisations to apply for the 2020/2021 Community Grants Program opening on Monday 23 March 2020. Up to $5,000 is available for programs that beneit Casey’s community.
Bookings are now open for our popular Casey Teenage School Holiday Autumn Program
To attend one of the information sessions please call the Grants Development Oficers on 9705 5200 to book your place. For more information on the grants and application process visit the City of Casey’s community grants web page.
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Push for national centre for disease By Brendan Rees Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne has called for a nation-wide Centre for Disease Control and Prevention to be established in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Speaking at a Federal Parliament sitting on Wednesday 4 March, Mr Byrne said an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention would act as a "vehicle for preventing misinformation or conflicting information emerging in the Australian community". He said in the "era of fake news" the CDC would be the "best way forward" in coordinating and disseminating "vital public health messages" regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). "We need to ensure that the Australian public has the best available information at their disposal when they need it," he said. "Australians want to know, for example, about our quarantine and isolation arrangements. They want to know about how fast the virus is spreading, they want to know how many people have contracted the virus in Australia, and they want to know what to do if the virus spreads in Australia. "An established centre for disease control and prevention in Australia would, in my view, be able to coordinate our nation's response in answering all of these questions not just now but on an ongoing basis". Mr Byrne's proposal has been backed by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) including a focus on current and emerging communicable disease threats, engaging in global health surveillance, health security, epidemiology and research. According to the AMA, "the prevention of
Federal Member for Holt Anthony Byrne says public information on Coronavirus should be avaiable through a Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. epidemics, pandemics, and other threats, and the capacity to conduct national responses must be undertaken by an appropriate funded and staffed CDC". Mr Bryne said the lessons of SARS, swine flu and the 2014 Ebola outbreak had not been learned by governments, contending "we can't afford to panic and then forget this time". There are more than 80 cases of Coronavirus in Australia and currently 21 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Victoria, eight of which are recovered, one in hospital and the rest are
recovering in isolation at home. Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy said: "At the moment, we're focusing very aggressively on tracing and isolating contacts, because all of the evidence suggests that the best way to temper, delay and reduce the size of any outbreak in Australia is to contain at this time". Meanwhile, the Coronavirus Hotline 1800 675 398 and Nurse-On-Call Hotline 1300 60 60 24 was experiencing system issues due to "extraordinary call volumes" on 10 March, with Ambulance Victoria looking at putting on additional staff to cope with the demand. "We remind the community that information about COVID-19 is available on the website www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus and to remember to call their local GP before visiting the GP practice," Ambulance Victoria said. On Tuesday 10 March, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos joined Victoria's Chief Health Officer Professor Brett Sutton to release the COVID-19 Pandemic Plan for the Victorian Health Sector to manage more cases and the growing risk of an outbreak in Victoria. The Plan sets out a comprehensive, fourstage response to COVID-19. The first stage of the response, which Australia is in now, focuses on containment - identifying any possible cases and isolating those who are infectious, as well as their close contacts. Further stages of the plan set out actions to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Victorian community, manage demand on hospital resources, respond to a severe outbreak and recover as quickly as possible.
Four arrested in bikie raids in South East Police have arrested four men during a series of dawn raids, seizing weapons, drugs and cash following warrants across the south-east this on Thursday 5 March. The warrants were executed by detectives from the Echo Taskforce, Frankston Crime Investigation Unit, Mornington Divisional Response Unit and Southern Metro Regional Crime Team at residential properties in Hallam, Pakenham, Frankston and Berwick, as well as an OMCG clubhouse in Cranbourne West. The warrants formed part of an investigation in relation to illicit firearms possession and an aggravated carjacking which occurred on 19 February in Shaxton Circle, Frankston, police say. During that incident it's believed a group of males assaulted two victims before stealing their vehicles. The victims sustained minor injuries and
A number of items were seiezed during the dawn raids. Police excuted warrants at addresses in Hallam, Pakenham, Frankston and Berwick, arresting four people. Picture: VICTORIA POLICE did not receive medical treatment. The men currently in custody are: A 25-year-old man from Hallam, a 25-yearold man from Frankston and a 20-year-old man from Adelaide all arrested at the Hallam address; and A 19-year-old man from Yarrawonga arrested
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at a Mount Eliza address. Police also seized a number of items at the Hallam address including a loaded sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, drugs, cash, a stolen KTM motorcycle and a stolen Nissan 4WD. The group are expected to be charged with a range of offences including assault, aggravated carjacking, possession of prohibited firearms, drug and theft related matters. All four will appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court on Thursday 5 March.
State Control Centre activated The State Control Centre has been activated to oversee and coordinate Victoria’s response to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure intelligence, mapping, planning, logistics and public information resources are available.
Man shot in car Police are hunting for a gunman following a shooting outside a Narre Warren South property on Saturday 7 March. The man was shot in the upper body while seated in a white Audi sedan on Shrives Road about 5am, police say. He was transported to The Alfred Hospital and underwent surgery where he remains in a critical condition. No arrests have been made and the Armed Crime Squad is still working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motivation. Police swarmed the scene of the incident where a crime scene was established. Police forensic officers were also in attendance, making a thorough examination of the vehicle as well as scouring the scene for clues. Investigators believe there were several vehicles driving along the street around the time of the incident and wish to speak with anyone in the area at this time. Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Horror high speed crash A Pakenham man has been charged with an array of offences following a horror high speed crash which brought the Monash Freeway to a standstill. Police believe the 21-year-old driver had been seen driving erratically, speeding down the emergency lane of the busy freeway when he clipped the back of a truck and lost control under the Belgrave-Hallam Road in Narre Warren. The incident, which occurred at about 7.30am on Sunday 8 March, closed a portion of the Monash Freeway for a number of hours. A 20-year-old Pakenham man, who was the passenger in the vehicle, was airlifted to The Alfred hospital in a critical condition with an upper body injury. It's understood he remains in hospital and his condition has since been downgraded to stable. Narre Warren police arrested the driver at the scene and later charged him with nine offences including negligently causing serious injury, dangerous driving, conduct endangering life, driving in a dangerous manner and driving at a dangerous speed. It's understood the driver continued to provide headaches for police, who said he was uncooperative in custody by failing to provide a breath test. He was also charged with refusing a preliminary oral fluid test, refusing an evidentiary breath test and refusing a blood sample. The driver was remanded in custody and appeared at the Dandenong Magistrates Court on Tuesday 10 March.
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‘Severe concerns’ about Aziz: CEO By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson has told of reporting a conversation with then-councillor Sam Aziz to IBAC investigators. He told the Operation Sandon inquiry he was first aware of a developer’s alleged undeclared payments to Mr Aziz during opening remarks at the hearing in October 2019. Afterwards, Mr Patterson spoke to councillors who received summons to IBAC, including Mr Aziz, about arranging legal representation. For insurance purposes, the councillors were asked to detail why they needed legal assistance. “He started to elaborate on a number of the specific matters that have been again provided through the evidence in this hearing process,” Mr Patterson said of Mr Aziz. “That was what caused me to have severe concerns and I immediately contacted the Commission as a result of that conversation.” He told IBAC that he reported the contents of the talk with Mr Aziz to the inquiry.
Glenn Patterson told IBAC that his private subdivision with Watsons was independent of developer John Woodman.
Watsons link By Cam Lucadou-Wells
A conversation with Sam Aziz raised "serious concerns" for Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson.
IBAC to hear Casey’s reform agenda By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson will call for planning-sector reform as well as tighter rules on political donations and conflict of interest as part of a further submission to IBAC’s Operation Sandon inquiry. Mr Patterson said he welcomed changes in the State Government’s recently-passed Local Government Bill but more could be done. For example, the move to simplify “very complex” conflict-of-interest rules could be further strengthened by reversing the onus on third parties to declare conflict relationships with councillors, he said. The State Government has stated it is waiting on IBAC’s Operation Sandon findings before legislating on political donations. Mr Patterson said the Government could potentially look at bans and caps on certain types of donations, as well as requiring council election candidates to report donations to the Local Government Electorate. He said it could be further emboldened with a ‘reverse onus’ requiring political donors to declare contributions. Mr Patterson said the council was invited by IBAC to make submissions on possible planning-sector reforms.
“Our legal team said that was a reflection of the calibre of myself as a witness and also the credibility of some of the observations we were making on opportunities to reform, we were invited to make that submission.” One of Casey’s submissions will be to update the Planning and Environment Act 1987, which was “not fit for purpose”, didn’t meet “contemporary standards” and didn’t give the community sufficient “voice”, he said. Planning amendments suffered much duplication, reworking and “non-value adding activity”. There needed to be better defined roles for Melbourne’s 31 metro councils, the Department of Water, Environment, Land and Planning and the Victorian Planning Authority, Mr Patterson said. “We have 31 councils and a State Government through DELWP and the Victorian Planning Authority, whose remit has expanded over time, trying to coordinate an integrated approach to land use planning, transport and other infrastructure planning,” he told the IBAC inquiry on 5 March. “Frankly, that doesn’t work.” He said there was still an important role for local councils to represent local communities and make planning decisions.
Casey CEO Glenn Patterson has suggested reforms to planning and political donations. 206237 Picture: GARY SISSONS
Casey’s chief executive Glenn Patterson has revealed in an IBAC hearing that he’d hired John Woodman’s company Watsons for a “purely private” planning matter. He and his wife engaged Watsons before his time at Casey to prepare a planning report for their application for a two-lot subdivision at his primary residence in Mt Eliza. They had engaged the Mornington-based firm as “our local land development consultancy” for about $15,000 to $16,000. He said he wasn’t required to declare a conflict-of-interest at Casey because it was “too remote”. “This was a matter that concluded before I even commenced at the City of Casey, and my contact and use of Watsons did not come through Mr Woodman. “I didn’t even know him at that stage.” There were no contractual matters on foot with Watsons while Mr Patterson was Casey chief executive. “We commenced the planning process in early 2018, and it was concluded well before I commenced at Casey.” He’d hired Watsons at the recommendation of a former Watsons employee. “There was some implementation of conditions, but, yes, there was no further involvement and, as I say, it was completely separate from Mr Woodman.” On receipt of legal documents on the subdivision, IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said: “It seems to me that it’s an old matter that we don’t need to explore.” Mr Patterson said he’d met Mr Woodman once as part of his orientation period as Casey CEO. On 7 January 2019, they spoke alone for 45 minutes. “The majority of that time Mr Woodman spoke about his business achievements and was trying to impress me - that’s how it appeared to me - with his achievements over time.” Mr Woodman raised his desire for the rezoning of industrial land in Cranbourne West (Amendment C219) without seeking Mr Patterson to intervene, the CEO told IBAC.
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Developer bond not clear cut: CEO By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Community ‘voice’ vital By Cam Lucadou-Wells
Casey ex-councillor Geoff Ablett's closeness to developer John Woodman was noted by council Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS staff. 186529 Mr Patterson told IBAC that he hadn’t known of then councillors Ablett and Sam Aziz’s alleged failure to declare payments from Mr Woodman until the hearings started in October 2019. By that time, Cr Aziz was out of the country and Cr Ablett was on extended leave. “So at the time when those omissions were first aired neither of those councillors were in active service and contactable.” He told Star News that there was a gap between a “hunch that something might be amiss” and the “significant” threshold for re-
porting alleged impropriety to IBAC, the State Ombudsman or the Local Government Inspectorate. “They are all talking about allegations and reported relationships,” Mr Patterson said. “What still wasn’t evident was sufficient evidence to make an official notification.” The Casey CEO and staff’s powers were insufficient, as were the State Ombudsman in 2015, to uncover the alleged corruption, Mr Patterson said. “It took the incredibly coercive powers of IBAC to get to the truth.”
Casey CEO makes no apologies By Cam Lucadou-Wells Despite the unfolding corruption allegations at IBAC, there’s no apologies from Casey Council. Chief executive Glenn Patterson told Star News he made the “distinction” between council officers’ propriety so far upheld at the Operation Sandon inquiry and “some councillors”. “It’s clear that there’s no current or past officers of the council that are subject to any sort of allegations in relation to the matters being discussed and aired at IBAC.
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“It relates really to some councillors and some external parties.” Mr Patterson also defended councillors for an observed lack of remorse at their swansong council meeting on 18 February. “I don’t think it’s my role to indicate what councillors should have done at that last council meeting. “It was a highly emotional time for them. Many of those councillors had contributed a lot to the community over an extended period of time. “Their focus was to acknowledge what they
saw as their individual and collective achievements.” Mr Patterson said the propriety of council’s planning staff had been demonstrated at IBAC. “Despite the coercive powers of IBAC that there’s been no findings of wrongdoing or improper conduct by a member of staff. “In fact quite the opposite. “So the hearings have reinforced the fact that planners and the city planning staff consistently provided frank and fearless advice, and impartially provided advice to councillors over an extended period of time.”
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Casey Council, while without elected councillors, is working on ways to ensure the community has a “voice”, chief executive Glenn Patterson said. Interim administrator Noelene Duff will perform the full “roles, functions and powers” of the former 11 councillors who were sacked by State Parliament last month. A former Whitehorse Council CEO, Ms Duff will take part in two council briefings and two public council meetings each month. She has the power to review and amend agenda items put forward by council officers. She is expected to be replaced by a panel of three administrators in two months. Mr Patterson said he was concerned about the “community representation and engagement gap”, more than any lack of probity. “There’s a real need for us to think on how to give the community a voice.” One initiative was to invite planning applicants and objectors to present to the Ms Duff and senior planning staff. There will also be opportunities for residents to contact Ms Duff online through the council’s Casey Conversations portal. In the meantime, council staff will be “stepping up” to fill ceremonial roles. Mr Patterson will take on the ‘mayoral’ function in opening Sweeney Reserve Pavilion in coming days. He said the community would continue to be engaged in the council’s long-term planning and vision. “The message to the community is rather than working through the councillors is working through council officers.” Staff were being coached on being “very open and engaging” with the public. “The obligation is on you to step up and make sure you’re giving the community that opportunity.”
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Casey Council staff had raised suspicions over ex-councillor Geoff Ablett’s “close” relationship with developer John Woodman, an IBAC inquiry has heard. Despite the concerns, Casey CEO Glenn Patterson told IBAC he had “not formed a clear view of impropriety” by late November 2018. By that stage, two months into his job at Casey, Mr Patterson was seeking information on the organisation. He had been aware of allegations about Mr Ablett and Mr Woodman in The Age. There was also a 2015 State Omudsman’s review into corruption claims involving Casey councillors including Mr Ablett, who could not be compelled to give evidence. Mr Patterson had also heard several council officers’ concerns at Mr Ablett and Mr Woodman’s close relationship, as well as councillors’ favouritism towards Mr Woodman’s projects. An officer said that Mr Woodman and his planning consultant Megan Schutz seemed to have “the ear” of Cr Ablett, according to Mr Patterson’s own notes. Cr Ablett had also been personally pressing Mr Patterson to meet with Mr Woodman - which occurred on 7 January 2019. IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich asked Mr Patterson whether all of that was “sufficient” for the CEO to act on Mr Ablett. “No,” Mr Patterson said. “I think some of those comments in there don’t necessarily constitute impropriety or improper conduct. “It is simply saying they are close.” Senior lawyer at IBAC Amber Harris asked why Mr Patterson didn’t raise The Age allegations with Mr Ablett. “I wouldn’t have had confidence that I would probably get the full story from that, and again I didn’t have anything that would be a catalyst to me doing that, that was actually, you know, suspected corrupt conduct.”
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In this crisis consequent to the impact of the Coronavirus many economists are predicting and end to a twenty year era of economic inflation. Rudd the former Prime Minister did the wisest act to stimulate the economy by a simple act. Locally is where the economy can be stimulated and where does stimulation come from. No matter how much the rich spend they don't make up the bulk of the economy of any country. It is the poor who spend; the rich stash away their wealth, the poor spend whatever they have and don't have spare money to stash away so based on the assumption that if the poor were given an injection of cash they would spend it and sure Rudd did give $600 dollars to each family in Australia and immediately they spent this injection into buying the simple things of life and caused an economic turnaround when the rest of the world was reeling in economic stagnation. This was also the strategy of the Marshall plan of America immediately after the major war when the world's economies were tethering on the brink of catastrophe. I think it was Roosevelt who started the Colombo plan and injected money into the economies of the poor countries to start up projects for the development of infrastructure thus creating jobs in the poor countries and thus their wealth grew and they were able to purchase all kinds of products from the rich countries and the whole world grew economically. I believe a similar strategy to that of Rudd policy. I believe the Australian Government ought to give $1000 to all families earning under $100,000.00 annually and pensioners given this too. Thus they will spend all they get and the economy of Australia will triumph over the predicted economic slump Milroy Martyn, Endeavour Hills.
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a very excessive pool registration charge for pools that already have the required permits and compliance certificates. I would like an answer from Dan's newly appointed commissioner as to how these State Government additional charges on the already excessive council charges can be justified in
view of the fact that the State Government do nothing that justifies any additional charge. Is this going to be a trend now the State Government have taken over Casey? William Bryan, Narre Warren South.
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Just received my dog renewal notice from Casey Council and I noticed that for the first time there is shown a Victorian Government levied fee of $4 for every dog and cat in Casey. That does not sound a lot, but when you consider that it is a 16.30 per cent increase on the council charge, that is a substantial amount, added to what is already is an excessive figure for doing nothing. I also note that Casey has 36.323 cats and dogs registered, which equates to in excess of $145,000. For desperate Dan, this comes on top of Dan's Governments hand in your pocket for
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We foot $80k bill By Cam Lucadou-Wells In closed council meetings, Casey councillors agreed to bankroll then-mayor Sam Aziz’s private defamation action against a resident, an IBAC hearing has revealed. Defying council officer advice, the councillors secretly agreed to fund up to $69,000 for Mr Aziz’s legal costs in his lawsuit against a resident who posted comments on Berwick Springs Estate Facebook page in 2017. In mid-2019, councillors voted to provide a further $11,000 to Mr Aziz after the legal costs cap was exceeded. The resident’s comments had inferred that Mr Aziz was cosy with a “cashed-up developer” in relation to a controversial roundabout at Berwick Springs. IBAC is currently investigating allegations that Mr Aziz received $900,000 from developer John Woodman while voting and lobbying in favour of Mr Woodman’s proposals at council. In confidential briefing notes to Casey CEO Glenn Patterson, a Casey council officer wrote
A resident protest against the Berwick Springs roundabout project in 2017. 169862 Picture: ROB CAREW that the decision was lawful but there was “significant potential for criticism and reputational damage”. Mr Patterson told IBAC that the initial councillor decision was made in early 2017, some18 months before he started at Casey. Only one of the 11 councillors voted against the action, Mr Patterson said. However, the decision to provide $11,000 in extra legal funding was on Mr Patterson’s watch.
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Although he had concerns and considered the move “unusual”, Mr Patterson said he didn’t have authority to make decisions on the legal funding. “I have no power, again, to review or rescind council decisions that were made months or in some cases years before I arrived. “But the consistent officer advice prior to and post my arrival in relation to this matter is that the council should not be funding what’s essentially a private action with the use of public funds.” Ultimately the issue cost Casey Council $65,000 - after the resident settled with Mr Aziz. “There was a requirement that any settlement that occurred as a result of the action, that those funds would flow to the council to offset that cost,” Mr Patterson said. “My understanding is a settlement of in the order of $15,000 was made. So the nett cost to the council was in the order of $65,000.”
Aziz should pay back legal costs: Ball By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Berwick Springs resident says revelations that Casey Council paid for the ex-mayor Sam Aziz’s legal action against a resident are “shocking and alarming”. “I would think the general community would be outraged,” says Michael Ball - who headed a resident protest group against a roundabout project in Berwick Springs in 2017. He says he was one of several residents who received legal letters on behalf of Mr Aziz - a person-of-interest in an IBAC anti-corruption inquiry - about allegedly defamatory Facebook
comments in 2017. In closed-council meetings in 2017 and 2019, Casey councillors agreed to fund Mr Aziz’s $80,000 in legal costs. The council recouped just $15,000. “I suppose some might ask had Mr Aziz been funding his own legal battles would he have pursued this action to start with?” Mr Ball said. “Basically he had a free ride at our expense with no risk to himself. “My question for council now: what action are you going to take on behalf of the community to get the $65K owed to us from Mr Aziz?”
One resident, who had inferred Mr Aziz was cosy with a “cashed-up developer”, settled with Mr Aziz for a reported $80,000. IBAC is currently investigating allegations that Mr Aziz received $900,000 from developer John Woodman while voting and lobbying in favour of Mr Woodman’s proposals at council. Mr Ball said such council decisions vindicated its recent dismissal by State Parliament. “Of all the allegations right or wrongly alleged, I cannot believe our councillors thought this was okay. “Using my rates, it’s a bloody disgrace and I’ll have my rates back thanks.”
Former Casey councillor Sam Aziz had a “reputation” for bullying and intimidation, CEO Glenn Patterson has told an IBAC inquiry. Mr Aziz had been involved in “a number of incidents” - three of which had gone to a councillor conduct panel. One of them was for bullying. The incidents were “historical”, “at least three years ago” and before Mr Patterson arrived at Casey in September 2018, he told the hearing. Mr Aziz “never presented to me in that way” but “had a reputation for that type of behaviour”, Mr Patterson said. A tabled ‘confidential’ briefing paper by acting CEO Steve Dalton noted that complaints had been lodged against Mr Aziz’s “disrespectful” comments during public debate on the proposed 2018-19 budget. Mr Dalton stated that he and the mayor spoke to Mr Aziz at the time. Star News reported at the time on an exchange between Mr Aziz and Casey Residents and Ratepayers Association member Brendan Browne. Mr Aziz called Mr Browne’s group Casey LIE for “throwing around untruth”. “That stands also by the way (for) Losers in Exile.” At another point, Mr Aziz interjected: “I’m actually elected by the people of Casey and you’re not, you’re just self-appointed.” Mr Browne said: “I really do find it offensive the way you’ve spoken to me Councillor Aziz.” Mr Patterson told IBAC that he’d observed “very poor behaviour” between councillors during debate of the H3 Hall Road intersection proposal in September 2018. Without any “real” recourse, Mr Patterson said he had “coached” councillors on more appropriate behaviour on a “regular” basis. “There was a significant improvement in council behaviour in the last 18 months.”
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Woodman ‘strong armed’ Leightons By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Leighton Properties development manager claims that his firm was extorted by “strong arm” tactics by developer John Woodman, an anti-corruption inquiry has heard. Tom Kenessey told the IBAC Operation Sandon hearing that their business partner Mr Woodman threatened to have a Cranbourne West land rezoning proposal Amendment C219 “pulled” by Casey Council unless his retainer fee was doubled. Mr Woodman’s planning consultant Megan Schutz’s retainer fee also doubled from $120,000 a year to $240,000, IBAC heard. “There were some strong arm events that I suppose led us to feel that there was no choice but to pay retainers that wouldn’t normally otherwise be paid,” Mr Kenessey said. “It was intimated that our rezoning would be at risk.” Mr Woodman’s success fee was about $2 million. If the rezoning was successful, Mr Woodman wanted his company Watsons to be hired for the civil engineering consultancy work. Between them, Leighton and the Kelly family owned 203 hectares of ‘greenfield’ parcels in the 400-hectare industrial-zone precinct. They were seeking to rezone the area to residential land. Mr Woodman, who was representing the
Kelly family, was hired by Leighton to navigate the proposal via Casey councillors, Mr Kenessey told IBAC. Mr Woodman was known for having “the contacts” in Casey and the South-East. He’d successfully lobbied for Casey projects such as Marriott Waters and Brompton Lodge - the latter was the inclusion of Green Wedge land inside the urban growth boundary. In early 2014, Mr Woodman was expected to speak with Casey councillors and reported back they seemed “supportive”. He had said he could get the rezoning done in 12 months, Mr Kenessey recalled. Unknown to Mr Kenessey, Mr Woodman had emailed a briefing note to councillors Geoff Ablett, Sam Aziz and Amanda Stapledon on 3 February 2014. The next day, an urgent closed-council motion was successfully moved by Mr Aziz for Casey to liaise with the owners - that is Leighton and the Kelly family - and investigate rezoning the land. IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich asked Mr Kenessey: “Mr Woodman engaged the councillors to pass this motion covering your land without your authority?” “From my recollection, yes,” Mr Kenessey replied. “We understood that they were just going to have an informal chat.”
Mr Kenessey said his first recollection of a motion was on 1 April 2014. Councillors then voted for a review of the land’s zoning. Casey councillor and “close personal friend” Gary Rowe had an electoral fundraiser organised by Mr Woodman’s company Watsons. But he wanted Leighton to get rid of Mr Woodman and Ms Schutz for a “considerable amount of time”, Mr Kenessey said. “He thought they were a liability and (we) should just sack them.” Mr Rowe had suggested that it was a “done deal” that he’d be mayor in coming years. But he lost out to Mr Aziz and Mr Ablett who Mr Rowe believed were “likely” corrupt, Mr Kenessey said. “From my understanding Aziz and Rowe hated each other. “We felt that even if Gary wanted to help us ... I don’t think that Gary had the numbers. “So I advised my executive that as a risk assessment we had to bow to John (Woodman) and try and get rid of him as soon as possible by the land being rezoned.” By 2018, The Age published articles that sparked the IBAC inquiry into alleged corruption involving Casey councillors and Mr Woodman. Mr Kenessey agreed with Counsel Assisting IBAC, Michael Tovey, that he should have heeded Mr Rowe’s advice.
Patterson denies ‘strong’ Woodman ties By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson has denied claims of a “strong connection” between him and John Woodman associates Andrew Wyatt, Megan Schutz and Heath Woodman. The characterisation was made by John Woodman during a tapped call with Ms Schutz in late 2018. “I say that’s big-noting, embellishment and boasting and completely misrepresentative of the truth,” Mr Patterson told IBAC on 5 March. “I can’t speak for why - for their own ends why they might make that claim.” At Andrew Wyatt’s invitation, Mr Patterson and his children attended a free lunch at a “cheap and cheerful” Blueways’ corporate box at an AFL home and away game in August. In an “oversight”, Mr Patterson failed to declare it on the council gifts register until December, after the start of IBAC’s Operation Sandon hearings. “I saw it as a social engagement at the time but on reflection appreciated that that was an oversight.” The pair were Richmond fans, who had often talked about going to a game together when Mr Patterson had served as Yarra Ranges CEO, he told IBAC. He hadn’t since met socially with his “acquaintance” Mr Wyatt. The extent of their relationship was around “planning applications and development applications in the Shire of Yarra Ranges”. Mr Patterson said any “strong connection” with Heath Woodman, a director of developer Wolfdene and John Woodman’s son, was a “complete fallacy” and “delusional”. “I have never socialised with Heath Woodman in any form whatsoever”. He had met with Heath Woodman three
times in 18 months for feedback on Casey’s fee-for-service MOU, and twice regarding projects in the Yarra Ranges, Mr Patterson said. As for Ms Schutz, “I’ve met the woman once,” he said. “On the other couple of occasions when directly or indirectly she’s approached me seeking support of her view of things, on every occasion I have taken an opposing view and written back to her in those terms.” In the secretly-recorded call with Mr Woodman on 8 October 2018, Ms Schutz described Mr Patterson’s decisive response after a Casey manager had reorganised a meeting with her. “Within two hours Glenn Patterson had obviously intervened and, basically bashed (the officer) over the head and fixed another meeting with the right people at the meeting,” Ms Schutz told Mr Woodman. Earlier Mr Woodman told her of the “strong connection between Glenn (Patterson) and you (Megan Schutz) and Andrew Wyatt and Heath (Woodman)”. Ms Schutz replied: “Well, they, they know about the strong connection now because (the officer) got absolutely bashed over the head. “So he has obviously went straight over, said what the f*** is this about?”. Mr Patterson told IBAC that he didn’t recall the matter at all. “That’s completely contrary to the way I lead and manage the business. “I don’t go around bashing people on the head. I don’t dictate to people. “I’m a collaborative, inclusive leader and wouldn’t have taken that approach.”
Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson accused developer John Woodman of "big noting".
Sacking threat denied By Cam Lucadou-Wells Claims that Casey CEO Glenn Patterson had said he’d sack any staff that leaked against a developer have been denied at an IBAC Operation Sandon hearing. In a tapped call on 21 December 2018, John Woodman planning consultant Megan Schutz told of an associate Andrew Wyatt having a cup of coffee with Mr Patterson, in which they talked about the Pavilion Estate housing development. Mr Wyatt reported that Mr Patterson had said he’d looked into the Pavilion Estate issue “in detail”, Ms Schutz told Mr Woodman. He“basically said” he wasn’t there at the time of the decision, but the planning staff were a “bunch of f***wits”, “can’t argue anything” and “they just think their way or the highway“, according to Ms Schutz. He would also look at the “FOI matter” in which Mr Woodman and Ms Schutz was seeking information on Casey’s staff complaints against the developer and who leaked them to The Age newspaper. At the time, Mr Woodman threatened defamation action against The Age, IBAC heard. “(If) my officers leaked material and I f***ing find out about it they’ll be f***ing fired, was what he said,” Ms Schutz told Mr Woodman. At IBAC, Mr Patterson said he had “no knowledge” of the Pavilion matter, and denied telling Mr Wyatt the opposite. He defended his planning staff, describing Ms Schutz’s assertion that they “can’t argue” as a “falsehood” “My experience with all of my officers is that at all times they have acted with integrity and given fearless and frank advice.” He denied expressing that he’d sack any council officer caught leaking. Mr Patterson told IBAC that Ms Schutz through Mr Wyatt - had sought the CEO’s intervention to accept her and Mr Woodman’s FOI request for “emails, telephone records, diary excerpts, all sorts of material” from current and former staff. It related to allegations in The Age of Mr Woodman and Ms Schutz bullying staff. Mr Woodman and Ms Schutz believed Casey Council staff leaked the details to the newspaper. Mr Patterson engaged his governance team and said the council wouldn’t be changing its course in refusing the application. He admitted it was unusual that lawyers were bypassed and Ms Schutz sought to gain documents through the “back door”. “I fully defended the position taken by my organisation, which was contrary, completely contrary, to what Ms Schutz wanted me to do.” The FOI request was withdrawn a year later, about day two of the IBAC hearings.
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Claim CEO moved on ‘problem’ staff announced another officer - who had been praised by Ms Schutz - was moving into a newly created role. The officer was “universally” regarded as a “high performer”, the Casey CEO told IBAC. He denied the officer and Ms Schutz were friends. When asked why he’d emailed the personnel news to Mr Wyatt, he said that he engaged in “these sorts of conversations with a whole range of people”. It was a “signal that we’re working on improving the business”. He believed the two staff departures were “public knowledge” at the time. In a tapped phone call to Mr Woodman on 8 October 2018, Ms Schutz said Mr Patterson had told them the same two officers were “already” on the “way out”. Mr Patterson told the hearing that one of the departed officers “concluded employment with us” within about four or five weeks of Mr Patterson’s hiring. “I took that decision quite quickly for a whole range of reasons.” The other staff member’s departure had been forecast much earlier, Mr Patterson said.
By Cam Lucadou-Wells Five weeks into the job, Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson emailed an “acquaintance” developer he was “moving on dead wood” at the council - including two senior managers criticised by John Woodman associate Megan Schutz. His email on 20 October 2018, tabled in an IBAC hearing, was to Andrew Wyatt, a consultant for developer Blueways who was acting as a conduit for Ms Schutz. “Making changes on many fronts. Part of that is moving on dead wood. “Megan (Schutz) will be pleased to know that two senior officer names that came up in our meeting a few weeks ago have been addressed, among quite a few others.” In that meeting, Ms Schutz had told the new Casey CEO she was “not happy” with the two officers’ performances, Mr Patterson recalled at IBAC on 5 March. She named “six-to-10 staff” who were “problematic or difficult”. About “two-tothree” of them subsequently left their jobs, Mr Patterson told IBAC. In the email to Mr Wyatt, Mr Patterson also
The manager left in January 2019. In another secret phone-tap on 11 November 2018, then-councillor Geoff Ablett tells Mr Woodman that Mr Patterson was going to “put a couple of his own people in as head of Planning and they will report back to him within three months who the people are that need to go“. Upon hearing the call played back at IBAC, Mr Patterson said: “That didn’t happen“. Two of Casey’s four directors were ultimately replaced by two staff from Yarra Ranges in an “extensive” nationally-advertised recruitment process. One of them was Planning director Peter Fitchett, who retired in 2019. His position was taken by James Collins, who’d worked with Mr Patterson in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Earlier in the hearing, Mr Patterson said the two recruitments were carried out by the council’s HR staff without an external consultant. Eight people were interviewed for each role. “And presumably they were both the preferred candidate?” IBAC principal lawyer Amber Harris said. “Correct, yes,” Mr Patterson replied.
Oates ‘knocked back’ Woodman poll cash By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former Casey mayor Brian Oates has told of being offered but not accepting “help” by John Woodman’s ALP lobbyist Phil Staindl ahead of the 2016 City of Casey election. Mr Oates had been listed with four other candidates as targets for donations from Mr Woodman on an email by Mr Staindl, which has been since tabled at an IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry. “Out of the blue”, Mr Staindl called in a “friendly” tone in late 2016, Mr Oates told Star News. He said “some Labor people who want to assist some Labor candidates - would you be interested in a donation to your campaign fund?”, Mr Oates said. Mr Oates, an ALP member, replied: “Yes but I don’t want to be in someone’s debt. I’m not going to do what they want me to do on council.” He recalls Mr Staindl saying “That would never happen” and that he’d get back to Mr Oates. Mr Staindl didn’t get back in contact and no money was received, Mr Oates said. “I didn’t think any more about it. I certainly haven’t had any unexpected deposits in my bank account.” There were no discussions about planning issues or mention of Mr Woodman and his de-
Brian Oates was on a list of five Casey Council election candidates targeted by John Woodman lobbyist Phil Staindl. He didn't accept an offered donation, he says.
Tyler ‘didn’t read’ report By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former Casey CEO Mike Tyler didn’t read a 2015 State Ombudsman’s report into alleged corruption involving Casey councillors and developers, an IBAC inquiry has heard. He had also told IBAC in private evidence that he was unaware that Casey was required to keep a register of councillors’ conflicts of interest, IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich told the hearing. In 2015, the Ombudsman Deborah Glass was “unable to make adverse findings” against councillors Geoff Ablett and Amanda Stapledon over 2014 election campaign donations because they “refused to give evidence” on grounds of possible self-incrimination. In the IBAC hearing on 4 March, Commissioner Redlich asked current Casey chief executive Glenn Patterson if it was a surprise that Mr Tyler didn’t read the findings. “I have no knowledge of whether he did or did not read that report,” Mr Patterson said. “You would expect, would you not, that situation having occurred, the CEO thereafter would need to be vigilant to the council’s affairs?” “Yes,” Mr Patterson replied. “Because those allegations in effect had never been properly resolved?” “Yes.” Mr Patterson, who started at Casey in September 2018, said the report raised “red flags” for him. However, councillors had used the report as an “endorsement” when corruption allegations re-surfaced in The Age in 2018, Mr Patterson said. “That was how it was kind of portrayed to me, that there had been a thorough investigation, seven allegations put, none substantiated. “And so there was an endorsement really of their behaviour and hence no change really had taken place post that report.” Mr Patterson couldn’t recall which councillors expressed that view. In response to the allegations, Casey briefed councillors on declaring conflicts of interest, Mr Patterson said. Councillors weren’t interested in doing “formal training” on the topic, despite lack of appreciation of their obligations, he said.
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velopment projects - a subject being investigated by IBAC in relation to alleged corruption by Casey councillors. Mr Oates said he hadn’t heard from Mr Staindl for about 10 years before the call. “We’re both on the same political side and we got on pretty well actually.” He’s surprised he was targeted given that Mr Woodman’s alleged councillor allies “hated me”. “They would have all said don’t have a bar
of him because I was the biggest thorn in their side.” In his email to Mr Woodman’s planning consultant Megan Schutz on 27 September 2016, Mr Staindl writes: “The candidates for support and their details are as follows”. He listed Mr Oates, Tim Jackson, who served on the council from 2016 until he resigned days before the council was sacked in February, Faisal Najibi, Sepalkumar Patel and Kusani Mendis. The candidates’ bank account details were listed, with amounts of up to “$2K” apparently assigned to each candidate. Mr Oates doesn’t know how Mr Staindl acquired his bank details other than through the VEC or the ALP - where his membership fees are direct debited. Either way, it seemed to be a gross breach of privacy, he said. “I can’t think I’d be giving him my bank account details.” At a 3 March IBAC hearing, Ms Schutz identified one of the donation targets Mr Patel as a member of Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group. He was apparently assigned $1000 on the list. Mr Patel declared the gift from Mr Woodman’s company Watsons on his 2016 donation returns. On 2 March, Ms Schutz told the hearing that she had no memory of the email list.
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Panic run on toilet paper By Brendan Rees Shelves of toilet paper at Coles supermarket in Lynbrook has been stripped bare by panic shoppers amid fears of a coronavirus outbreak. It comes as shoppers flock to supermarkets across the country stockpiling on household essentials like toilet rolls, hand sanitiser, pasta, rice, tissues, Panadol and other long-life pantry items. Images emerged on Facebook of Coles supermarket at Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre this week with shelves entirely cleared of toilet paper - a similar sight experienced by other shoppers around Casey. Aleksandra Burska of Narre Warren South said she stood looking at empty shelves at Aldi Supermart in Hampton Park, shocked by the lack of choice. She walked out unable to buy eggs, milk, pasta, flour, oil, nappies, wipes, tissues, frozen veggies, and more. "I was shocked and annoyed there was nothing left for people that needed it especially people who live week to week or pensioners," Ms Burska said. She said the panic buying had also resulted in a row breaking out between customers at Coles in Casey Central on Friday 6 February. Ms Burska said she was angry people had been behaving "greedy" and "like the world was going to end". Kylie Hunt, who runs a cake business from her Lynbrook home, also echoed a similar sentiment, saying she couldn't find flour or sugar. "I ended up getting the last three packets (of flour) at IGA at Narre Warren South," she said. "Coles supermarket has no spaghetti left on the shelf, no flour, no UHT milk - nothing like that either". When she called Coles, Ms Hunt was told the next shipment wasn't due for another four days.
"They said you've got to get here early otherwise it sells out in like half an hour. "It's really starting to annoy me. I hope it settles down soon," she said. Meanwhile, security guards were present at Coles supermarket at Eden Rise Shopping Centre in Berwick after reports customers had been abusing staff due to the lack of stock. Coles Group CEO Steven Cain said there had been "unprecedent demand" for toilet paper and had introduced a one pack limit per customer, saying "many stores are still seeling within an hour of delivery". "We have asked our suppliers to focus on increasing production of larger pack sizes and we are prioritising the delivery of these packs to our stores, as a pack of 30 rolls should last an average family for around three weeks," Mr Cain said. Coles stores have also been running short on some antibacterial hand washes and hand sanitiser products due to high customer demand and continued to "work with our suppliers to maintain availability for customers." Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci said stores had limited toilet paper to four packs per person and large packs of rice (2kg and over) to one per person, while hand sanitiser was limited to two per person. A spokesperson for Kleenex said their production lines for toilet paper, which is made at a mill in South Australia, were "working 24/7 to address the increased, short-term demand". "We're also working closely with our customers to replenish supermarket shelves faster," the spokesperson said. The maker of Sorbent toilet paper said it would be looking at its "best options" to ease demand stress, as some stock had been depleted from shelves. Sorbent's director of corporate affairs Steven Nicholson said "replenishment should
Shelves lay bare of toilet paper at Coles supermarket in Lynbrook. catch up however any sustained panic buying in the volumes seen in recent days will be certain to stress supply". Ritchies Supa IGA stores had also experienced "significant" shortage of toilet paper,
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A respected leader of the Casey Girls Guides District has been honoured after receiving an award for 40 years of service. Anne Stannard celebrated the milestone at Narre Warren North Girl Guide hall on Wednesday, 19 February, when guides and their families joined her for a cuppa and a cake. Stories and memories of Anne were also shared amongst those who attended. Anne was presented with her 40 years' service award as a leader by the Girl Guides Victoria State Commissioner, Janelle Howell. She has dedicated tirelessly to the organisation since making her Girl Guide promise as a Leader on Thinking Day, the 22 February, 1980. This was the beginning of a guiding legacy which includes leading Girl Guide units across Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren North. Over four decades, Anne has mentored and empowered young girls and women within the community to be the best they can possibly be. "This award is much more than just 40 years
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Anne Stannard cuts a celebratory cake to mark her 40th anniversary with Girl Guides Victoria. Pictures: CONTRIBUTED of membership within our organisation, it is 40 years of dedication, leadership, service, passion and most importantly - friendship," Mandy Batten of Casey District Girl Guides said. "Anne has always been such a positive force in the lives of our youth members and fellow leaders. She always approaches life with a smile, and a warm and friendly heart. Narre Warren North and the City of Casey is a stronger and more positive community thanks to Anne".
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Casey residents have waded through kneedeep flood water following a month's worth of rain that hit the region on Thursday 5 March, causing flash flooding and commuter chaos. Heavy rainfall fell in less than 24 hours, with Narre Warren State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers fielding 14 calls in about six-andhalf-hours to 11.36am ranging from flooding, building damage and a fallen tree. Narre Warren SES duty officer Dianne Markham said one of their call-outs included rescuing a woman who was trapped in her car on Evans Road, Lyndhurst. "It (water) was coming in; she was well and truly stuck," Ms Markham said. The deluge also left many people unable to get to their cars parked in their driveways as water lapped at the front doors of their homes. "One house was quite badly flooded; it ran down the walls and went all through their cupboards, all through their kitchen," Ms Markham said of a Spirit Boulevard home in Cranbourne. SES volunteers were also called to help after a tree came down on Missens Road in Cranbourne which took some time to remove. A stream of water poured down through lights and heater vents of homes while a number of garages were also flooded, Ms Markham said.
A tree came down on Misson Road, Cranbourne. A photo shared on the Victorian Storm Chasers Facebook page showed a rotunda at a park on Centre road in Berwick submerged in water. Senior Meteorologist Dean Stewart from the Bureau of Meteorology Victoria said 45 to 60 millimetres of rain had hit Melbourne - the highest rainfall for March since 1929. "We did get a lot more rain than we expected in Melbourne," he said, adding Melbourne Airport received 70 millimetres of rainfall. "It's been quite a while since we've had that kind of figure". The highest rainfall recording was in the state's north east including Mount Buffalo which received 170 millimetres.
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Jail over Uber rating attack By Brendan Rees An Uber driver, who savagely bashed a passenger senseless after being threatened with a "s--t rating" for the ride, has been jailed. Egmen Ayyildiz, 41, who runs a Narre Warren kebab business, was sentenced to the Victorian County Court on Thursday 5 March to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to a charge of intentionally causing injury. In her sentencing remarks, Judge Wendy Wilmoth said during the early hours of 9 July, 2017, Ayyildiz, an Uber driver at the time, had picked up a male victim from a hotel. As the 25-year-old victim sat in the car he asked the driver to go to a McDonald's restuarant but Ayyildiz instructed him: "No food in my car!" The victim told Ayyildiz he would keep the food in its bag until he got home but again he refused. The court heard the victim got out of the
A 41-year old man has been jailed after bashing a male passenger. car and threatened Ayyildiz he would give him a 's--t rating' and "uttered racial slurs," Judge Wilmoth said. Enraged, Ayyildiz got out and grabbed the victim on the shoulder before kicking and punching him to the ground. As the victim tried to get up, Ayyildiz stomped on his head with his boot hitting him
in the right eye, the court heard. Security guards from the hotel intervened and Ayyildiz got back into his car and left. The incident was captured on CCTV - with Judge Wilmoth saying the "viciousness of the attacker" was "quite apparent". The victim was admitted to hospital with bruising, swelling, lacerations to his right cheek and eye, mild concussion and a ripped bottom eye lid. The following day a plastic surgeon performed a skin graft on his ripped eye lid, taking skin from his ear, the court heard. He suffers from anxiety and depression as a result of the incident and needs counselling, Judge Wilmoth said. "This has affected his sleep and he has unreasonable fears about ordinary things as well as feelings of panic if he is obliged to use a taxi or Uber," Judge Wilmoth said. "He feels embarrassed and ashamed of the scars and has withdrawn socially".
The court heard Ayyildiz, who had migrated from Turkey to Australia in 2008, was "sincerely sorry" and had "never behaved in this way before and had not intended to". However in sentencing Judge Wilmoth said: "I have concluded that the seriousness of the offending, the severe impact on the victim and the need for general deterrence require a prison term of greater length than what would be possible combined with a community corrections order". Ayyildiz studied commercial cooking at TAFE when he arrived in Australia and had worked at Crown and a cafe as a chef. Two years later, he bought a restaurant but after suffering a back injury, he was forced to sell up. Due to his "dire financial circumstance" he began Uber driving and security guard work for several years before starting his own kebab caravan business in Narre Warren.
Light-fingered liquor thief caught on cam in sandals By Brendan Rees A man sporting socks and sandals has been caught on camera allegedly taking off with an expensive bottle of liquor without paying in Hampton Park. The incident occurred when the man, believed to be aged in his 20s, attended the Bottlemart store on Kirkwood Crescent about 9pm on Tuesday, 25 February. CCTV shows the man walk into the shop and select a one litre bottle of Johnny Walker black label worth $80 from a shelf before making a dash. The store's owner Harry Xing said he was in the cool room at the time while his wife was at
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the back of the store when thief pounced. His wife saw the man running from the shop, however he was not seen getting into a car. The man was caught on security cameras wearing a grey and black hoodie with 'Zoo York' emblazoned on the front, sunglasses, black shorts and white socks with Adidas sandals. The store is appealing for the public's help in the hope they can identify the man. Mr Xing said he hadn't contacted the police at this stage in the hope someone recognised the man and contacted the store. Anyone with information is urged to contact the store on 8764 8785.
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A young mum of four has been devastated to find her car stolen just metres away from her doorstep in Cranbourne East. The incident took place while Madee Vos was at her Jemma Street home with her four kids and their grandmother on Sunday evening, 1 March. Ms Vos explained she had noticed her car missing as she stood at the front door with her mum, who was about to leave following a visit. "She was here for 45 minutes; she walked out and said 'where's your car gone?'" Ms Vos said. Ms Vos said losing her car, a black 2006 Ford Territory, hurt. Inside, she had two child booster seats valued at a combined $600, a pram worth about $1000, kids lunch boxes, tax papers, and medical record books for her children. Ms Vos, 25, believes the thieves pounced sometime between 8pm and 8.45pm. She hopes by sharing her story someone might see her car and report it to police. To make matters worse, Ms Vos and her partner, who are planning to get married this year, have been told by their landlord to vacate their home by 11 March. Ms Vos said she was also "trying to get my head around" where she had left her car keys after misplacing them. "We heard a car alarm go off," she said, referring to the evening the car was stolen. "If they've got my car keys why would my car alarm go off? "We should've actually went and looked -
Madee Vos stands on the nature strip where her car was stolen with three of her four kids Manaiah, Tarrkyn and Malaika. 205909 Picture: STEWART CHMABERS because we could've potentially caught the person who's taken it". Meanwhile, Ms Vos has shared a CCTV image on social media of a suspicious black BMW SUV which had been seen "circling the area"; however a registration plate number wasn't in view. Ms Vos has filed a police report but admits her car wasn't insured as it expired in January - saying the insurance company had sent a renewal notice to their old address. "It just didn't cross our minds to think - you would never think that it would happen to you," she said. "We're not really in a greatest financial position to be able to go out and buy a car." Her stolen car has registration plates UAG105. Anyone with information with the whereabouts of the car are urged to contact crime stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Police have arrested three people in an allegedly stolen vehicle in Narre Warren on Tuesday 3 March. An Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) site had been set up on Cranbourne Road when officers identified the allegedly stolen vehicle about 3.50pm. As police approached, the three occupants fled in the vehicle, however, later that day, officers patrolling on Lynbrook Boulevard, Lynbrook located the vehicle and arrested three teenagers, police say. A 14-year-old boy from Box Hill North has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods and theft. He has been remanded to appear at a children's court at a later date. An 16-year-old boy from Elwood has
been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, theft and resist arrest. He has been bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date. A 17-year-old girl from Elwood was located with a quantity drugs and has been charged with theft of motor vehicle, handle stolen goods, theft, traffick a drug of dependence and possess drug of dependence. She has been bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date. These arrests are part of Operation Tidal which utilises a highly visible police presence across the Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia Police Service Areas (PSAs). Tidal is an ongoing operation and police will continue to focus resources where they're most needed.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after responding to a bomb threat outside a Cranbourne East service station which resulted in people being evacuated on Monday 9 March. The Bomb Response Unit were called to the site of the United service station on the corner of Thompsons Road and Wheelers Park Drive after a passer-by located a 'suspicious device' device and raised the alarm about 9.30am. Police arrived on scene shortly after and established an exclusion zone and evacuated the service station while conducting safety checks at the premises. The circumstances are being investigated with police confirming no one had been injured. The Bomb Response Unit attended the scene and deemed the area safe. Firefighters were also on standby with a pumper truck from Cranbourne fire brigade on scene which assisted police for an hour, a CFA spokesperson said.
Police at the scene. Casey Crime Investigation Unit is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area or who have CCTV footage to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Crowds relish Dutch fest By Brendan Rees Thousands of people have poured through the gates of Berwick's Akoonah Park to experience all things Dutch. Families enjoyed Dutch foods, costumes and music - and of course clog dancing workshops as part of the celebration on Saturday 7 March. Other drawcards for the day included market stalls, virtual reality tours of the Netherlands, photos in Dutch costume, a best dressed Pooch Parade, and an all-day Sjoelbak tournament - a popular Dutch shuffleboard game for all ages. Every cent of profit on the day will go towards charities through the Rotary Club of Casey, who were behind the scenes of bringing the family day together. One of the organisers Paul Rubens said the day offered something for everyone. "The Holland Festival is special because it provides a place where multiple generations of Dutch people, their families and friends, eagerly celebrate and reflect upon their positive contribution to the rich Aussie society," he said. Rotary Club of Casey said: "We at Rotary Casey have loved collaborating with our hardworking Dutch partners who bring to the table, a confident, mature Dutch experience, rightfully proud, spirited and full of hope." The festival had run for 40 years until 2014 but successfully returned in 2017 and 2019, attracting 5000 plus visitors both years. Charities who benefited from a distribution of funds raised in last year's event were Interplast, The Salvos, The Narre Warren Soup Kitchen, Riding for the Disabled, St Andrew's Church Orphanage, GWA Anderson Scouts, The Leprosy Foundation, The Cancer Council, Wheelchairs for Kids, Days for Girls and more.
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Ready to hit the open road Paul Atkinson of Narre Warren is gearing up for a charity ride to raise money for sick kids. The 56-year-old will join more than 40 cyclists who will embark on a 400km cycling journey over four days, with the aim of raising $300,000. The event is part of the annual Ronald McDonald House Charities - Ride for Sick Kids Victoria, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary milestone this year. Beginning their journey in Lorne on Saturday 14 March, the riders will tackle the iconic Great Ocean Road, navigating their way through the Bellarine and the Mornington Peninsula and crossing the Otway regions, before finishing their journey at Ronald McDonald House Monash on Tuesday 17th March. Paul originally joined the ride as a crew member, helping out the riders as they tackled the 400km journey.
A few years later, he was at a charity auction where he saw a road bike up for grabs. As he puts it "he locked eyes with the auctioneer and has been riding ever since". Paul said he was inspired to make a difference: "It's all about raising money for sicks kids, it's a really good environment". "There's a good group of people and they're all there for the same reason". He's been training for four months but admits: "Like anything, probably haven't done enough but I'll find out once I hit the saddle in Lorne". All money raised will support families who need a home away from home while their sick or injured child receives treatment in nearby hospitals. For more information visit: https://fundraise.rmhc.org.au/event/ride-for-sick-kidsvic/home
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Berwick’s belter Berwick's intensity from the opening bounce until the final siren simply can't be matched. Their premiership victory against Narre Warren on Saturday - giving the club back-toback flags for just the second time in club history - was intense, finals footy laced with the right amount of class. After a third premiership in four years, the word 'dynasty' is deservingly being bandied around, and for good reason.
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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A history of healthcare continues for 110 years St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to celebrate its part in a 110 year long history of providing healthcare to the Berwick community. In what started in a small, former residence and girl’s school, Shepton Private Hospital opened its doors on the 23 March, 1910 and was operated by Dr. Percy Langmore and Nurse Grace Dunphy. Located on Station St (now Gloucester Ave), Shepton was the first identity for the facility which went on to change name and management many times over the years. Even then the hospital was bustling. It served as an invaluable resource for returned soldiers and for the issuing of inoculations during the influenza plague and was even one of the first businesses in Berwick to be illuminated with electric light in May 1928. Changing hands over the years, the hospital was purchased by the Bush Nursing Association in 1939 becoming Berwick Bush Nursing Hospital, then Berwick Hospital Inc. in the 1980s. Finally, it became St John of God Berwick Hospital (SJGBH) when it merged with St
John of God Healthcare in 2003 under the leadership and direction of Dr. Wes Jame. The new $120 million 202 bed St John of God Berwick Hospital located on Kangan Drive opened its doors to patients on January 18 2018, a far cry from Shepton Hospital with its 7 beds, single operating theatre and resident cow for milk and cream. Looking to accommodate the future needs of an ever-growing Berwick, planning is well underway for the next stage of development at the Kangan Drive site with community feedback indicating the need for an emergency department and more palliative care services. The original Gibb Street site will soon commence a refurbishment to convert the beloved hopsital to a mental health facility which has been advocated for by local residents and doctors through a thorough community consultation process. It has been renamed the St John of God Langmore Centre and is expected to open in 2021, to carry on the legacy of community driven healthcare in Berwick.
Swim skills The teachers at Splash’s Learn to Swim in Berwick believe that every child deserves the right to be safe and skilled in the water. Offering swim programs for infants (beginning from three months), toddlers, children and adults, Splash’s Learn to Swim focuses on developing swimming techniques and teaching swim survival skills. Program leaders Laura Sim and Morgan Delaney have a combined 25 years of experience in swim education. “Our pool is a state-of-the-art, purposebuilt facility featuring ultraviolet filtration and is specifically designed to suit children’s individual learning needs,” Laura said. “Swim classes are conducted in crystal clear, 32.5 degrees, highly sanitised water that has no ‘chlorine smell’ and is gentle on skin.
“Our parents and babies program will significantly improve babies’ aquatic skills and survival potential whilst providing a fun and warm environment for them to learn in.” Staff are highly trained, caring and all swim teachers instruct in the same manner. “Our staff have a passion for swim education - helping children improve their swimming and survival skills while engaging with the children. Come see for yourself. Book a free trial class,” Morgan said. Splash’s has a skill-intensive holiday program available these school holidays for only $60. For more information, contact the centre. Splash’s Learn to Swim Berwick is located at 60 Kangan Drive. For more information, phone 9707 5922 or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/splashslearntoswimberwick/ or at www.splashs.com.au
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Rightsizing to a new life While downsizing isn’t for everyone, Baby Boomers are certainly taking advantage of the current market. A survey by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has revealed that 43% of Aussies aged 50 - 59 have either moved location or downsized in the years leading up to their retirement - a huge shift from the 3% reported in early 2000. Once the kids move out, the family home just becomes too big for many people. If there is only one or two of you, what do you need four bedrooms for? Downsizing or rightsizing to a serviced apartment within a Lendlease over 55s community is a great option for those that are seeking a little extra support in their day to day living. Lendlease Serviced Apartment residents can enjoy the freedom and independence of being in their own home, with the extra benefit of having their meals provided plus cleaning and heavy laundry done for them. Betty Day has been living in a Serviced Apartment at Fiddlers Green in Berwick for many years now and loves the lifestyle within the village. “The moment I came to Fiddlers Green I knew I would enjoy living here. Everything I could possibly need is provided. I go to the restaurant for my meals so I don’t have to cook - I don’t even have to go out shopping for food, as it’s all supplied.” Betty has also enjoyed the sense of community. “I’ve made many friends since I moved in and have everyone I want around me in one big circle.” Call 1800 550 550 to enquire about a free trial stay at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village or visit retireatfiddlersgreen.com.au
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Stay connected at Aveo We all know that life is better when it’s shared with loved ones and that social interaction can make a big difference to the health and wellbeing of seniors. This becomes more apparent as we get older. According to Professor Michael Nilsson, Director of the Hunter Medical Research Institute and University of Newcastle, our brains are wired for social interaction, so we unconsciously yearn for connection. So, what can we do to keep ourselves socially active as we age? Many retirees have found that living in a retirement community with like-minded people has been beneficial for their health and wellbeing. This is especially true at Aveo Botanic Gardens, a vibrant and social community set amongst 6.5 hectares of natural bushland. You can be as social as you like, with plenty of activities to get involved in such as arts and crafts, garden club, men’s shed and workshop. You’ll also be close to Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre, golf clubs, a swimming centre, bowls clubs and much more. It’s a place where a conversation turns into a connection, where life-long friends are made and the entire community looks out for each other. Spend more time doing what you love in a low maintenance, independent home where all the hard work and maintenance is already taken care of. There are also financial benefits to downsizing, as selling the family home can free up capital to fund holidays and new hobbies. Why not come along to the Open Home on Saturday the 21 March from 10am-12pm to experience the community, chat to the residents and inspect the private units for yourself? Aveo Botanic Gardens is at 41 Craig Road, Cranbourne. Visit www.aveo.com.au or call 8573 8288 to RSVP to the Open Home.
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Start living your best life If you’re over 50 and still living in the family home that the kids vacated long ago, there may be some great financial, social and emotional reasons for you to follow them out the door. COTA Foundation data suggests that rising living costs are of real concern for over 50% of Australian over 50s, while one in five people lament not having enough money for their desired leisure or social activities.
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Passenger’s fury over disconnect By Brendan Rees Like many, Declan Foley hates catching a connecting bus home. His reason, he says, is due to the poor connection timetable between bus and train services at Berwick railway station. Mr Foley, who catches the train home from the city on week days, says when his train arrives at Berwick station at 4.26pm, the bus departs. He's therefore left to wait for the next bus - a situation he describes as "unbelievable". It's an ongoing problem for the last three to four years, he says. Mr Foley says he's tried speaking with Ventura Bus, which runs the bus service from Berwick railway station, who he says "claim their contract does not oblige them to connect with any train timetable". He's also called the state's public transport authorities about the issue - which he says is only met with "waffle" on the phone. "Surely, in this day and age with radio and mobile phone communication, a bus should not depart a railway station when a train is either approaching or standing on the platform disgorging passengers?" Mr Foley says. Mr Foley, a Berwick resident of 22 years, even emailed the Premier's office saying "common sense has now officially departed all of the members of this Labor Party Government". "Many of us try to reduce our car driving by using public transport, yet no one appears to be able to make a simple connection between a train arrival and a bus departing," he says in the email. A Department of Transport (DoT) spokesperson said Berwick Station is serviced by 11 different bus routes, "co-ordinated with trains to get passengers wherever they need to go." "DoT is always evaluating future improve-
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Casey Council has dumped its 'Special Planning Committee' which never met nor decided on any planning matters in its two months of operation.The committee was established after then councillors met at an extroadinary 'special council meeting' on 31 December last year where they gave up their right to vote on planning decisions. It came as the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) inquiry alleged dirty deals at Casey Council in relation to planning and property development decisions. The commitee consisted of two appointed independent members as well as ex-councillor Rex Flannery. At council's public meeting on 3 March, led for the first time by council's newly appointed interim administrator Noelene Duff, council decided to revoke the Special Planning Committee, which was rendered "redundant" given councillors had been sacked in February and Ms Duff had been appointed. "The community's sentiment demonstrated a low level of confidence in council's ability to make planning decisions in a transparent and integral way," the council's governance manager Holly De Krester said at the public meeting. "As council officers we are mindful of the need to provide applicant and planning objectors with greater engagement before planning decisions are made by the council and over the coming weeks, options will be explored by officers and we expect a change will be noticeable over the coming months".
Accessible path works at Bayview Park gets green light Passengers catch a bus from Berwick railway station. ments and welcomes feedback from the community to deliver better services for locals," the spokesperson said. Bus services to and from Berwick station were revised in August 2018 when additional rail services were added to Pakenham/Cranbourne lines. According to DoT, for bus services where Berwick station is the "primary coordination location," connections will be timetabled with the five to 10 minute connection in the peak direction of travel.
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During the evening peak period, trains arrive at Berwick station from the city as frequently as every seven to eight minutes, DoT says. In a statement, DoT says in some circumstances, it may be possible that a bus departure from Berwick may be at a similar time as a train arrival from the city but coordinated with an earlier train arrival. "For example, there are train arrivals at 5.59pm and 6.07pm the bus route 847 departure at 6.08pm is coordinated with the 5.59pm train arrival to provide a nine minute connection".
This classroom is a breath of fresh air Students at Berwick's Timbarra P-9 College can now enjoy lessons in fresh air after winning a recycled outdoor classroom. Organised through a partnership between brands Fairy and Ambi Pur and global recycling pioneers, TerraCycle last year, a competition to win one of five outdoor classroom packages was offered to shoppers who purchased any of the brand's dish or air care products at Woolworths supermarkets and scanned their rewards card. The outdoor classrooms will support education about the importance of recycling by demonstrating to young people how recycled materials can be turned into new and useful products. Each classroom comprises six recycled benches, four raised garden beds, an outdoor whiteboard - all made with recycled plastic plus cash, making the total prize value $25,000. Timbarra acting assistant principal Bill Exton said he was excited about the recent arrival of the classroom and the opportunity to teach students good recycling habits. "The addition of an outdoor classroom to our school will help us deliver a strong education to our students. Being able to provide another learning environment is particularly exciting. "Every student learns differently and having these facilities means that we can enhance the learning of our students to a greater extent," he said. "The classroom will also enable us to teach our students the importance of recycling and being environmentally conscious, skills that are basic to providing young people with a 21st century education. Together, we're guiding the future generation to be leaders." The outdoor classroom competition was run through the Dish and Air Care Recycling Program which allows Australians to collect and ship all brands of dishwashing products and air fresheners for free to TerraCycle, who will shred, wash and melt them down into plastic pellets to be used in the manufacture
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Additional paths at Narre Warren's popular 1001 steps fitness and walking track at Bayview Park will be considered by Casey Council. The inspired Upper Ferntree Gully's 1000step climb, which opened in August, last year, was the first stage of an overall master plan at the site to guide additional improvements and developments. At council's public meeting on 3 March, council approved a recommendation to start the next development of the former landfill site including more accessible pathways for the 1.4km trail following public demand. The project is estimated at $1 million to $1.5 million which will be referred in council's 2020-21 capital works program.
Contract awarded for roadworks in Clyde Casey Council has awarded a contract for the construction of two unsealed roads in Clyde. Streetworks Pty Ltd has been awarded the contract to upgrade the unsealed section of Railway Way Road and Ballarto Road between Valetta Street and Railway Road. Works will start in late March, which is anticipated to be completed within a 20 week period. The two stages of this contract are separately funded through two separate funding streams. Stage one works for Railway Road project is being funded through the Clyde development contributions plan with $1.76 million in funding allocated to the construction. Stage two works for the Ballarto Road upgrade will receive funding of $100,000 from the 2019-20 capital works program. However, council says there are insufficient funds to cover the contract value for stage two. Therefore, additional funding of $200,000 will be drawn from the 2020-21 capital works program to fund the shortfall.
Students enjoy some fresh air in their new outdoor classroom which is made with recycled material.
Council seeks State Goverment help for Casey Activity Centres Strategy
of new products such as garden beds, park benches and playgrounds. Procter and Gamble Vice President and Managing Director Vivek Gupta said P and G was committed to not only designing superior products, but also to making a positive difference and encouraging responsible consumption of their brands. "We are proud to introduce a solution that makes not only Fairy and Ambi Pur but all brands of dish care and air care packaging 100 per cent recyclable in Australia," he said. "TerraCycle's mission is to eliminate the idea of waste," Jean Bailliard, general manager of TerraCycle Australia and New Zealand said. "This means shifting our thinking towards viewing waste as a resource, not as garbage.
Casey council will write to the state's Minister for Planning to appoint a panel to consider submissions received for the Casey Activity Centres Strategy. Activity centres are the places in a community that people go to shop, work, eat and meet, including large centres like Fountain Gate-Narre Warren CBD and the Cranbourne Town Centre. The strategy seeks to promote more nonretail jobs, greater development and design of activity centres, and local shopping within 10 minutes of where people live. A total of 14 submissions were received after the strategy and an amendment known as Amendment C258 to implement the strategy into the Casey planning scheme were exhibited last year.
Students at Timbarra P-9 College students are being taught maths and english lessons in their new recycled outdoor classroom. We're excited to provide such a unique prize that truly embodies the "trash-to-treasure" concept."
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LEAFY AND LUXURIOUS COCOONED amidst leafy greenery in the highly desirable Chase Estate, this fabulous family residence exudes timeless elegance thanks to its rendered façade. The home features four bedrooms plus study, three living areas including formal lounge and dining room, separate games room and particularly spacious central family room. There is a wonderful rear garden complete with an extensive alfresco patio, perfect for informal family gatherings. Back inside, the kitchen is highly functional with stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances. Other features include polished hardwood floors, ducted heating and cooling (evaporative and refrigerated), double automatic door garage and exposed aggregate paved parking apron. A well-appointed family home in this convenient, family friendly location. �
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 26 Montpelier Drive, BERWICK Vic 3806 Description: 4 bathrooms, 2 study, 2 garage Price: $790,000 - $840,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Peter Watson 0418 105 402 or Tracy de Riter 0407 343 629, FIRST NATIONAL NEILSON PARTNERS - BERWICK Thursday, 12 March, 2020
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PRIME LOCATION CLOSE TO SHOPPING THIS townhouse is located directly opposite Cranbourne Park Shopping Centre. There are two bedrooms downstairs as well as shower and toilet. Upstairs is the open plan kitchen with electic wall oven, gas hot plates and dishwasher. Enjoy views from the balcony. Other features include reverse cycle air condition, a second toilet and laundry facilities and single remote garage. This property represents an excellent investment opportunity. The first to see will buy! Call Harry to inspect. â—?
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 1/15 Lamb Street, Cranbourne, VIC 3977 Description: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1 garage Price: $400,000-$420,000 Inspect: By appointment Contact: Harry Syrros 0470 760 699, FINNING FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE
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WHY NOT LIVE THE LIFESTYLE ON 6 ACRES? It’s got the lot, this prime lifestyle parcel within minutes of Suburbia while providing you with all the benefits of small acreage. Situated on a bitumen road with mains water is this 45 square URL family home that enjoys wide verandahs, large living spaces, kitchen with modern stone benches & timber cupboards, 4 great sized bedrooms all with ample robe space, FES to main. There’s lots more – large rear alfresco area, solar heated, self cleaning IG Pool, 60 X 40 high clearance shed, 30 X 20 shed, double garage, solar power system, tank water, animal shelter, ideal hardstand area for any vehicle, float or just the kid’s cars. It’s ready to be enjoyed by the new owners. Opportunity, location and privacy all in one package.
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PURE LUXURY & CLASS Modern, stylish & absolutely pristine is this beautiful home. Located in the Arcadia Estate the home has 3 bedrooms, open plan living & dual bathrooms, master bedroom with full ensuite & walk in robe. Highly appointed kitchen with walk in pantry, dishwasher & stainless steel appliances. Light filled family room with ducted heating & split system cooling. Second & third bedrooms are generous in size. Formal lounge with cooling to the front of the home. The pergola offers excellent indoor/outdoor living. Private yard, garden shed, 350m2 block & in Officer’s Premier Estate. Walking distance to Bridgewood Primary, Officer Secondary, transport & Club Officer! Just move in and relax, the hard work has been done!!
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LAKESIDE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY A super location that allows easy access to sporting facilities, off the leash dog park, Lakeside Shops and Restaurants makes this a very attractive proposition. The home consists three good sized bedrooms, master with full ensuite and walk in robe, two living areas – formal lounge, large open family room incl. feature bay window and access to alfresco area at the rear. Low maintenance yard, garden shed and rear access off the double garage. Currently tenanted and ideal investment and better than Bank Interest – Now is the time to buy!!
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WHEN ONLY THE BEST WILL DO - QUIET LOCATION Luxury and style best describe this craftsman built 3 bedroom unit. Positioned within walking distance to the shopping precinct, this unit is ideal for the owner occupier or investor. Comprising of 3 large bedrooms, master with FES & WIR, built in robes to remaining bedrooms. The heart of the home is the stylish kitchen & meals area which provides access via double cedar doors to the appealing outdoor setting. A very spacious lounge will provide maximum comfort to it’s new owners. Other features include 2700mm ceilings, gas ducted heating, three split system air conditioners & double garage all on a 326m2 allotment. It’s described as a unit, but it’s as big as a house. I look forward to seeing you at our next open.
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OUTSTANDING COMMERCIAL AUCTIONS FIRST National Commercial Neilson Partners is proud and excited to have been appointed to market and auction 3 properties in a portfolio. They are 1/4 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren, 4/3 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren and 6/22 Bate Close, Pakenham. The properties will be auctioned individually on Friday 27 March. Each has a strong lease attached and are excellent examples of industrial investments. 1/3 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren, is a portal framed 410m² concrete panel clad factory. It has an office area with appropriate
amenities. The factory is clear space with roller door access. There are a large number of shared carparks on the common property. Annual rental is $46,800 PA with a four year lease in place. 4/3 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren is a portal framed 503m² concrete panel clad factory. It is clear span and has an extensive showroom area with smaller office and amenities area. There are a large number of shared car parks on the common property. Currently leased at the rental $51,648 PA with a two year lease in place. 6/22 Bate Close, Pakenham, is a 451m²
4/3 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren.
modern tilt slab clear span factory. The factory is gatehouse style with a small area dedicated to toilets and amenities and is located within the industrial precinct of Pakenham with easy access to Princes Highway and M1 Freeway. Income is $33,750 PA with a two year lease in place. Each of these investments has different but compelling reasons why they are good investments, and they all have one thing in common - they are almost certainly all under, or well under $1 million which makes them all very affordable. Vesper Drive benefits from great location
in a closely held estate, with Factory 1 having the broader appeal of a bit of ‘retail exposure’. Bate Close is younger with longer term depreciation benefits and great exposure and access. It is in a growth area which augurs well for the future. Factories 1 and 4/3 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren, will be offered one after the other at 11am. Factory 6/22 Bate Close, Pakenham will be offered at 1pm. Terms are 10% deposit on the day with the balance payable 60 days from auction. ●
6/22 Bate Close, Pakenham.
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4/3 VESPER DRIVE, NARRE WARREN
• Superb Corner site, with excellent exposure • Long Term tenant with new 4-year lease commenced Feb 2020 • Current income $46,800 PA, Ex GST & outgoings • Building Area 410sqm (approx.) • Zoned industrial 1 • Onsite parking • Add a little colour to your investment Auction Friday March 27th at 11:00am
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• Excellent Long-term tenant, with a proven history • Secure lease to July 2022, Further option 1x2 years • Current Income $51,648 PA Ex GST and outgoings • Building area 503sqm (approx.) • Onsite parking Auction Friday March 27th at 11:00am
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A well layed investment Proven tenant with long term history Leased to July 2022 plus one further term of 2 years Current income $33,750 PA Ex GST & outgoings Building Area 451sqm (approx.) Zoned industrial 1 Onsite parking Close to major arterials and town centre
Auction Friday March 27th at 1:00pm
Terms 10% deposit, Balance 30/60 days
Terms 10% deposit, Balance 30/60 days
Terms 10% deposit, Balance 30/60 days
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QUIET LOCATION, FANTASTIC FLOORPLAN NUMBER 5 White Gum Court is a real gem tucked in this quiet court and conveniently just around the corner from large, open parkland for the more active moments in life. The 10 year young brick veneer home is sweet and spacious with a fantastic floorplan to suit all lifestyles. Families, first home starters and even a perfect design for retirees, the low maintenance, private and practical home is full of simple pleasures. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk in and built in robes plus convenient internal access from the garage. Living space is plenty with a separate formal lounge plus a family area offset from the dining space and large kitchen. Come on in and explore the benefits. ●
HOME ESSENTIALS Address: 5 White Gum Court, Drouin, Vic, 3181 Description: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage Inspect: By appointment Contact: Miranda Pike 0404 193 205 or 5622 3800,
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With an almost blank canvas to enable you to create your very own new property on an incredible 941m2 (approx) of PRIME Narre Warren land, this is one opportunity that should not be overlooked!
A real gem tucked in this quiet court & just around the corner to parkland. The 10 year young B/V home is sweet & spacious with fantastic floorplan for all lifestyles. Families, first home & perfect for retirees the low maintenance, private & practical home is full of simple pleasures. There are 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, walk in & built in robes + convenient internal access from the garage. Formal lounge + family room offset from dining space & large kitchen! Come on in & explore the benefits..
Zoned General Residential Zone ( Schedule 2 GRZ2 ) There are a number of permitted uses available or options to consider with the relevant permits. Nearby you will find: •Residentialhomes •Multi-UnitDevelopments •MedicalPractices
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Family fun at the circus By Danielle Kutchel Circus Oz is bringing its latest show, Aurora, to Bunjil Place in a special series of performances that everybody in the family can enjoy. Three shows will be held over Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March with the Saturday shows featuring accessible elements to make them suitable for people with limited vision, intellectual disabilities, sensory sensibilities or other disabilities. Saturday's 1.30pm session is a relaxed performance, while Saturday's 7.30 pm session is audio described with a pre-show tactile tour available. Musical director for Circus Oz and musician in Aurora, Jeremy Hopkins, said the show would allow people with many different disabilities to enjoy the fun of the circus. "It's fascinating to see the different ways the show can be put together," he said. "One of my favourites is the commentary that happens through the performance for people with limited vision." During this commentary, cast members are given nicknames to allow the audience to identify them - such as 'Bendy Man' for the contortionist - and the audience is taken on a tactile tour to get to know the stage and props through touch. For Mr Hopkins, the accessible performances are somewhat personal: he was diagnosed with ADHD as a child and recently found out he is also on the autism spectrum. "The way those shows are created really appeals to me because I have the same difficulties for sensory processing, so much so that when we do the performance, they feel like the way I'd like to watch a show myself. "There are lots of empty seats so kids can walk around and stretch out if they need to,
Aurora by Circus Oz at Bunjil Place will feature accessible performances.
Jeremy Hopkins, musical director, says the accessible shows are somewhat personal.
you can talk or make noise if you want and nobody will tell you to shush, and if you're getting restless or overwhelmed you can leave at any time and there are quite corners outside where you can relax. "It's nice to know kids nowadays are getting the opportunities I didn't have." Circus Oz has fine-tuned the accessible
"For me as a non-acrobat, when circus is good, it's like watching a miracle happen on stage every night."
shows over the years after feedback from the autism community and disability experts to ensure audiences get the balance of the same story other audiences watch, without the sensory overwhelm. "The show is fantastic, I just think everybody should come along and see it, it's got something for everybody," Mr Hopkins said.
Aurora is showing at Bunjil Place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March. For more information or to book tickets visit www.bunjilplace. com.au/aurora-by-circus-oz
WHAT’S ON Twilight Car Boot Sale A twilight car boot sale will be held on 28 March from 3pm to 9pm at Warneet Sports Reserve, Rutherford Rd Warneet. There will be a sausage sizzle, raffles, coffee and cold drinks, live music, brigade displays and activities. For enquiries call 5998 7146.
The drums will be banging in the Library Doveton, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park libraries will come alive for Harmony Day on Saturday 21 March. Casey Cardinia Libraries are welcoming people from far and wide to celebrate the regions amazing cultural diversity. Doveton Library Saturday 21 March from 10am - 12pm; Hampton Park Library Saturday 21 March from 11am - 3.30pm; Endeavour Hills Library Saturday 21 March from 12pm - 2pm
·Autumn plant sale
Bargain hunters in search of the perfect plant are welcome to attend the Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens for an autumn plant sale of Australian plants - which will be hosted by the Growing Friends group of the Cranbourne Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. A wide range of Australian plants in tubes and larger pots will be for sale - priced from $3. Saturday and Sunday 14- 15 March from 10am - 4pm. Royal Botanic Garden Victoria - Cranbourne (Corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne)
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Wildlife fundraiser A 'Call of the Wild' food and music festival to raise money for wildlife injured in the recent bushfires will be held in Cranbourne in April. Enjoy delicious food, beverages from the bar, music including DJs and live bands, kids' face painting and cultural performances. All profits will go to Wildlife Victoria and other small animal care organisations. The Amazing Grace, 150 South Gippsland Highway, Cranbourne. Saturday 4 April, 1pm - 8.30pm.
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Kids Art Class Does your child have a passion for art? Contact Cranbourne Community House and enrol them in our Kid's art classes. 49 Valepark Crescent Cranbourne. Ph. 5996 2941
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Red Cross fundraiser Hallam Friends of Red Cross will be setting up a table at Autumn Place Shops, Doveton from 10 am to 2 pm, Friday 27 March for Red Cross calling. Raffle $1 per ticket, will be drawn on the day. Enquiries: Betty 9774 0194.
·Hallam Community Learning Centre AGM
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day 12 March at 1pm. Light afternoon tea available afterwards, all welcome. Call 9703 1688 or email admin@hallamclc. com.au for catering purposes.
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Berwick Seniors activities Berwick Senior Citizens is inviting anyone over the age of 55 to join their sociable and friendly over 55s Club. They participate in many in-house activities each week including, bingo, games, lunches and the occasional outing. 110 High St, Berwick. Contact: 9707 2017
·Dawn Raga Series
Bunjil Place has partnered with Arts Centre Melbourne and Multicultural Arts Victoria to copresent a Dawn Raga Series in multiple venues, across February and March. The Dawn Ragas Series, which is free for all, will take guests on a journey through tranquil and uplifting Indian music, while they enjoy a morning cup of authentic chai. Made up of four outdoor sessions in the Bunjil Place Plaza, these Dawn Ragas are designed to elevate participants mental state with blissful Indian classical music from local and international musicians. When: Friday 13 March and 27 March at
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7.30 am. Where: Bunjil Place Plaza, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. For more information visit the Bunjil Place website.
Yoga and Mindfulness Kids program, where kids are involved in varies activates, which supports and enhances focus, Fostering compassion and self- esteem, boosting confidence, building empathy and happiness. Event Sunday 3 to 4pm, 11 to 16 yrs, 4 to 5pm, 6 to 10 yrs. Cost: $80 per term or $12 per session. Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101, Oakgrove Drive, Narre warren South -3805. Phone: 0432246674
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Women's Learning Social group Women's from different background come together in a friendly, informal atmosphere while developing sewing/ Craft skills. Every Monday 1pm to 3pm. Cost: free (Babysitting - $20 per Term). Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101, Oakgrove Drive, Narre warren South -3805. Phone: 0432246674
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Happy Feet Fitness One of Australia's largest children's fitness and entertainment program, developing educa-
tion content, creativity and social development skills. Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101, Oakgrove Drive, Narre warren South -3805. Phone: 0432246674
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Berwick Stamp Club The next meeting of Berwick Stamp Club will be held on March 8th at the Old Cheese Factory in Homestead Road, Berwick. Starting at 2pm the meetings are held in a relaxed and informal manner and most of the members are mainly occupied perusing the exchange books which are sourced from other philatelic clubs. Children and visitors are welcome. Following a recent article in the Gazette a number of lapsed stamp collectors have contacted the club for advice and some have even donated their collection to the club. Further details can be obtained from Terry Prendergast on 5942 7626 or from Geoff Legge on 5941 2609.
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Social dancing One-hour classes in New Vogue, Ballroom, and Latin Dancing continue, and are now at 3 locations as follows: Mondays 6pm. at Balla Balla Community Centre, East Cranbourne Thursdays 1.30pm at Outlook Community Centre, Pakenham (new beginner class!) Thursdays 7pm. at Brentwood Park Community Centre, Berwick A social dance will also be held on Friday 28 February, and will occur on the last Friday of every month, at Brentwood Park Berwick. For all enquiries please contact Di on 0408343202 or email difen69@bigpond.net. au"
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New venue - Cranbourne Day View Club Would you like to have fun and make new friends whilst raising funds to support students through the Smith Family? If so we would love you to join us on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 11am for lunch and a guest speaker at our new venue at the Amstel Club, Cranbourne - Frankston Rd Cranbourne. For further information please ring Gwyn Allan 0425771316
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Adrian’s in Classic form By Nick Creely Berwick local Adrian Little enjoys the challenging and gruelling nature of racing. And, not letting anything get in his way, Adrian's steady progression in the world of road cycling is something to marvel at. At the recent 262-kilometre Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic on 15 February - one of the most iconic sporting events in Victoria and the second oldest one day cycling event in the world - Adrian shone, winning the A Grade event with an impressive time of 6:25:48, and with a phenomenal average speed of 40.8 kilometres per hour. Adrian told the Star News that he was extremely humbled to be able to stand up on the podium in one of the most iconic races in the country, and explained that his grounding in the sport held him in good stead for the challenges that awaited. "It was one of those races that is prestigious in Melbourne and in Australia - they say it's the oldest running race in Australia," he said. "The longer distance kind of interested me. I've done a lot of Ironman in the past - I'd done it the year before, and won B Grade, and this year I wanted to get up into the best guys in Australia. "I wanted to just do my best, and I was lucky enough to come away with a win - coming into the race, the forecast wasn't great, there were really big head winds, which isn't good for a really long race, so I was pretty hesitant not knowing how it'd pan out. "I was lucky to be in the right spots, there were a lot of crashes and stuff like that, so I stayed near the front - there was a group that got away which was the national and elite guys, and then there was our group. There was a big sprint finish, about a kilometre from the finish." Just as important as the physical is the
Adrian Little recently took out the A Grade event at the Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic. mental side in such a demanding sport, something Adrian is fully aware of, and an aspect of his preparation he needed to plan for. "As you go up and grades, the closer it gets - if you're in C Grade or B Grade there's a bit of distance, but as you go up to A Grade and the elite, the bars are almost touching, the elbows are touching, the wheels are touching, so there's no room for movement at all," he said. "You can't really move your head, because if you do, if you veer off, and your wheel crashes into someone else's, it can cause all the crashes, so there's a certain mental stage you have to be in for that. "It's six-and-a-half hours of being in the
right position, it's pretty stressful - once one person goes down, 20 people go down." With an extremely strong background in sport and in long-distance racing, Adrian has truly excelled since focusing a lot of his energy on road cycling. "I played a lot of football, and that went to triathlons, and then triathlons went to cycling, so it's only really been the last three or so years of full on road cycling," he said. "I was lucky enough to win a few races over the last few years - it's just slowly going up and up which is good. I'm getting a bit older, so I'm enjoying the challenge of racing the younger guys."
And after a strong win, and with an even brighter future in the sport, Adrian said it wouldn't be possible without the support of a local business who are sponsoring a small group of riders to compete in local and state races. "Craig down at Mercedes Berwick was phenomenal, and he's really looked after the local guys - for someone to be local, and not get anything out of it, is incredible," he said. "They were amazing - I sent them a letter and told them what we're trying to do, we're a local team and needed support, and they've given it to us."
Narre’s premiership fire still burns for the new season Make no mistake; there will be no premiership hangover for Narre Warren in 2020. The Magpies climbed over arch nemesis Berwick in the big dance of last year’s AFL Outer East Premier division, and the black and white army will be holding nothing back when it retakes the field in season 2020. Shane Dwyer was handed the reins of the Magpie group in the off-season but doesn’t believe there is any added pressure attached to the ’reigning premier’ tag. He also confirmed his side has retained all but one of its premiership 22 from last year. “We aren’t putting any pressure on ourselves to think we have to go and win it again,” he said. “(Of course) we would like to win it, like everyone. “We have just been focused on keeping as much as possible - which we have done, add a couple, and tweak a few things. “Berwick, Cranbourne and Beaconsfield, all those boys are going to be strong again, (so) I don’t think we will be adding any pressure to ourselves. “It has been massive to keep pretty much keep all but one of our grand final side. “Michael Collins retired but we’ve pretty much kept the rest of that group. “There are a lot of young blokes who got better with their footy last year, and they should improve again this year.
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his best mates is Trent Cody, so that has made him fit really easily into the group. “It has been good, watching him go about his training and in the intra-club game. “He has a massive tank and he will be a pretty good addition to our group, no problems.” While the Narre Warren forward half will be without the legendary Collins, Dwyer doesn’t think a lot will change from ‘the Narre way’ that has been its calling card in the past. “The Narre way, for a long time now, has been quick footy,” he said. “Get it in quickly - if the boys don’t mark it, the little blokes go about their work. Not a lot will change there, it has been a successful formula. “That (premiership) was huge for those boys last year. To be honest, we were pretty big underdogs. “To come away with a win against the odds for the group, if anything, it builds their confidence levels more. “In saying that, Berwick is going to be the same, if not better, this year so we are under no illusion that (Berwick) isn’t going to be the biggest challenge in the comp. “We will have to prove to get to their level again, and it will be their last year in the competition (so) I am pretty sure they will want to go out with a bang. “In saying that, we beat them last year. We only beat them once, but you only need to beat them once.” 12418258-LN21-19
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Narre still has a chance A hard-fought win at Fountain Gate against Hampton Park gives Narre Warren's midweek Division 2 bowls side what is still a mathematical chance to make the finals. One of the other teams vying for the position also won and they are now ahead, but can be caught. Pauline Kempf, Michael Graham, Wally Finlayson and Jim Millar won 26-18; and Eric Sydenham, Peter Groom, Joe Selfridge and Colin Groom had a good comeback to win 19-17. Greg Young, Wilma Haringsma, Geoff Ampt and Wilma Stevenson were at the wrong side of the scores and went down 15-17 in a tight game. Narre Warren (1) 14-60 defeated Hampton Park (1) 2-52. The Division 4 team is safe in second place after another close game against the Dandenong Club at Fountain Gate. Brian Nicholls, Keith Mark, Susan Ellery and Reg Johnstone won well, 26-16; and Stan Bulmer, Paul McNamara, Gary Wilson and Geoff Miller won 19-15. Les Clement, Alan Mark, Joe McGuire and Jos van Hout went down 17-29. Narre Warren (2) 14-62 defeated Dandenong Club (3) 2-60. Division 6 (a side) went down again, putting its second place in jeopardy. At Hampton Park, Janice Moran, Nancy Pugh and Enid Gibb just went down 15-16, while Rose Rasmussen, Pam Uren and Judy Naughton went down 9-26. Narre Warren (3) 0-24 lost to Hampton Park (1) 4-42. Next Tuesday is the final round before finals and wins are needed. It was hard to keep the lid on the excitement at Narre Warren on Saturday night, for two reasons. Firstly, all four Pennant teams won their games and, secondly, that left all four teams in the finals, with two of the teams to play at Fountain Gate. Division 3 played at Noble Park (also its opponent next week) and
had a hard-fought win. Michael Graham, Wally Finlayson, Colin Groom and Jim Millar led the scoring with a 22-13 win, helped by Reg Young, Joe Selfridge, Jim Kempf and Percy Herath (2019). Geoff Ampt, Philip Howard, Wilma Stevenson and Zak Storm were unlucky in their 21-22 loss, and Eric Sydenham, Graham Dodd, Mark Groom and Cam Lee, just missed out (18-21) Narre Warren (1) 14-81 defeated Noble Park (1) 4-75. At Fountain Gate, Division 4 had it much easier, with a 71-shot win over Cranbourne RSL. Pauline Kempf, Alan Mark, Stan Robinson and Ralph Devonshire won well, 37-12, aided by Peter Groom, Zade Bulmer, Arthur Scheurer and Geoff Miller (28-11); Keith Mark, Wilma Haringsma, David Wilkinson and Carl Lapham (26-10); and Les Clement, Joe McGuire, Michael Toole and Norm Hosmer (26-13). Narre Warren (2) 18-117 defeated Cranbourne RSL (2) 0-46. Division 5 was also at Fountain Gate, against Noble Park. Luca Klarica, Brian Nicholls, Gary Wilson and Reg Johnstone scored highest (359), while Dermot McConville, Paul McNamara, Scott Butterworth and Jos van Hout (21-10); and Stan Bulmer, Jim Stewart, Ernesto Vergara and John Zanon won 22-13. Derek Fenn, Rose Rasmussen, Peter Castricum and Susan Ellery went down 17-23. Narre Warren (3) 16-95 defeated Noble Park (2) 2-55. Division 7 was away at Parkdale for the closest win of the day. Len O'Brien, Bill Sheehan, Toa Retzlaff and Wayne Grimsey won well 28-12, and Darren Moore, Kevin Friend, John Green and John Uren won 26-11. Rudi Oost, McGeary, Stan Platt and Glen Cadman won the close game 18-17, but Dawn Baker, Jacqueline Moody, Jeanette Cox and Laurie Baker went down 15-47. Narre Warren (4) 11-87 defeated Parkdale 3 7-87.
There are plenty of reasons to celebrate down at Narre Warren.
Reg Johnstone rolls one down the green.
Locals shine at state awards By Nick Creely
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WHAT is the world’s most watched sporting event?
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WHICH English soccer team made a clean sweep of all the titles up for grabs in Britain in 1998-9?
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WHICH famous Aussie sportsman died in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 21?
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WHO was judged Australian sportsman of the year in 1967 and knighted two years later?
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WHICH state hosts the Stawell Gift annually?
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WHO was the first Australian bowler to take 200 Test wickets and score 2000 runs?
10. WHICH Aussie tennis stars achieved the first grand slam in men’s doubles? 11. WHICH family was represented in every New Zealand cricket team against Australia for over 40 years? 12. WHICH legendary American sportsman died in a helicopter crash recently? 13. WHICH Australian swimmer represented Italy? 14. WHOSE name is on the medal presented to the best player in soccer’s A-League The City of Casey took out the Government Initiative of the Year.
grand final? 15. WHICH American ski resort hosted the 1980 Winter Olympics? 16. WHICH Aussie motor racing pioneer was nick-named ‘Wizard’? 17. WHO scored 100 points in a US basketball game in 1962? 18. WHAT does a yellow flag indicate in motor racing? 19. HOW many points is the yellow ball worth in snooker? 20. WHICH Aussie won the last women’s Olympic 80 metres hurdles gold medal in 1968?
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part in inspiring that growth,” she said. “Congratulations to all the achievers recognised in the Victorian Sport Awards. The hard work and dedication of athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and volunteers at all levels of sport is truly outstanding.” Vicsport chairman Ron Gauci said the evening was a great celebration for all involved in the Victorian sporting community. “On another spectacular night, the Victorian Sport Awards was a wonderful celebration of the Victorian sporting community,“ he said. “The ability to showcase sport across all levels and see community participants share the stage with home grown sporting heroes makes for a very special occasion.”
ANSWERS: 1. The Soccer World Cup 2. rugby sevens and golf 3. Michael Phelps 4. Flyweight 5. Manchester United 6. Les Darcy 7. Sir Jack Brabham 8. Victoria 9. Richie Benaud 10. Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor 11. The Hadlees 12. Kobe Bryant 13. Robert Gleria 14. Joe Marston 15. Lake Placid 16. Norman Smith 17. Wilt Chamberlain 18. Danger 19. Two 20. Maureen Caird
There was plenty of local recognition at the recent Victorian Sports Awards, with both the Victorian Sikh Games and the City of Casey taking out prestigious honours. The awards, held on the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community, recognise and celebrate the achievements of homegrown premier athletes, grassroots heroes and those who have shown commitment and dedication to community sport in Victoria. Presented by the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport at Marvel Stadium, the Victorian Sport Awards honoured individual and team athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers from both metropolitan and regional Victoria. Locally, the Victorian Sikh Games took out the Community Sporting Event of the Year for an outstanding event held at Casey Fields in 2019 - topping a large group of very strong finalists. The Sikh Games involved 14 sports, open to all skills and backgrounds over three days. Across those days, over 100,000 people attended with 140,000 free meals provided by the local Sikh Temple communities, as well as managing traffic and crowds, sporting protocols, and food and beverage procedures. The impact of the Sikh Games on local community sporting participation was immediately seen within Casey Council - with the region approached to hold new sporting events in the future, including a Kabaddi Tournament and a Multicultural Athletics Day. The City of Casey also took out the Local Government Initiative of the Year with its work in transforming Casey Stadium into a world class multi-sport stadium, equipped with new gymnastics, indoor cricket, indoor soccer and wheelchair sports programs Parliamentary Sport Secretary Danielle Green said it was incredible to see so many boys and girls take part in sport across the state, and to be honored for their achievements. “We’re seeing growing numbers of girls and boys, women and men signing up to play sport at local clubs. Home-grown heroes play a big
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Buckleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great escape By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 REVIEW - SEMI-FINALS It was agony for Narre South and ecstasy for Buckley Ridges. With no second chances in the DDCA Turf 1 semi-final, it all came down to 4pm on Sunday, and one moment that sealed the reigning champs' great escape. And a great escape it truly was. With Adrian Neill at the batting crease needing four runs to win the game for the Bucks with just one wicket left - and the Lions' champion skipper Scott Phillips with his tail up and steaming in with ball in hand, the Scottish quick tickled one through the slips for four to win the game. The reigning champs lived to fight another day, and as skipper David White said recently, the Bucks are going to thrive off the challenge of defending their premiership by "doing it the long way." On a Strathaird Recreation Reserve deck that offered plenty for bowlers willing to put it in the right areas and for batsmen willing to dig in and play a big innings, the clash was poised to be a classic when White sent the Lions in to face the music. With Jerome Jones up and about with his usually lively pace, the Bucks snared opener Jawed Hussaini, before medium pacers Greg Todd (2/30) and Susantha Pradeep (1/9) found a way through a usually strong top-order including the key scalps of Wookey winner Morteza Ali and Jersey international Jonty Jenner - leaving the home side in a bit of trouble at 4/40. But Phillips had other ideas, knuckling down for the home side to look an assured presence, building a strong 53-run stand with a patient Joe Thomas (18), with the pair rebuilding the early collapse to get the home side on track for a competitive total at the tea interval. However, just after the break, Neill - almost ironically - snared the monster breakthrough 34 STAR NEWS
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of Phillips, caught behind into the safe hands of Troy Aust for a well-made 40, sparking another collapse that saw the Lions fall for just 131 in the 62nd over, with tweaker Wes Nicholas' 3/19 vital in removing a lower-order with the capabilities to do some serious pinch hitting. The Bucks employed Todd to open up the chase with one of many of the club's unsung heroes, Jayson Hobbs, with regular opener Daniel 'DJ' Watson struggling with a hamstring complaint, and the pair managed to get the visitors into a strong - and almost indomitable - 0/35 at stumps. The task of gathering 10 wickets seemed all the more insurmountable when the pair on day two were watchful in adding 35 runs to the overnight score, without a wicket loss and with plenty of firepower still in the sheds. It was from an unlikely source in Jenner (1/24) that saw the Lions finally managing to get through the gates of Todd for an incredibly vital 29, but with just 62 runs to get and an army of capable batsmen to come, the odds were still against them. But enter reigning Wookey winner Ali (4/38), who sent down an utterly game changing spell of bowling. Accurate and precise, Ali snared the DDCA's most dangerous man, White, not long after, before the triple strike of Pradeep, Jones and the well set Hobbs (59) saw the Bucks suddenly tumble to 5/108. With each run becoming all the more precious, it was then Phillips' (4/37) time to put a serious scare through the Buckley camp Bowling another memorable spell, and his last as a Lion after hanging up the whites after the game, Phillips trapped keeper Aust in front, removed champion all-rounder Watson second ball before rattling the stumps of Suren Ekanayake (12) as the Lions surged home with almost unwavering momentum. Some nervous moments ensued with the Bucks still needing 11 for victory with two wickets in hand, before Phillips - desperately
needing something after Matt Goodwright managed to find an extremely valuable boundary - trapped the late-order batsman in front to put the remarkable game within his side's grasp. But despite a brave and memorable fightback, Neill produced six of his most unforgettable runs, including a skimming ball through slips for four to win the game, and ensured the Bucks would earn the right for one more week to still be the reigning champions of Turf 1 cricket, but are still far from their best cricket. Tension was just as palpable down at Arch Brown Reserve as Berwick and Springvale South fought tooth and nail to earn a place in the Turf 1 grand final. But the Bears, led brilliantly by another great in Matt Chasemore, sealed its spot in the big dance and its first grand final since 2011/12 as momentum builds strongly at the Cave. It was a delayed start of almost three hours on day one due to heavy rain falling in the south-east in the latter part of the week, but Chasemore wasted little time in winning the toss and electing to set the tone with the blade. With the skipper and vital keeper batsman Jordan Cleland negotiating a tidy new ball spell, the Bloods finally found their spark through seamer Tim Ford, before Nathan King (5/56) produced a devastating spell to help restrict the home side to 3/42, and eventually 4/80 when Ruwantha Kellepotha also fell victim to the all-rounder. Vital experience, and some strong strokeplay ,from Josh Holden saw the Bears claw their way to 5/123 at stumps, with Brodie Emmett knuckling down with the middle-order batsman to get the home side in a strong position to launch. It didn't take long for the Bloods to make the in-roads into the remaining five wickets, with Ford trapping Emmett in front early, before the visitors found a way through Holden for a well-made 52, with King crashing into the stumps for his fifth scalp. With Ford up and about, the Bears were un-
able to mount any form of late runs, rolled for 143 - losing their last five wickets on day two for just 20 runs. But it was a disaster as soon as ex-Dandenong seamer, and the competition's most inform quick James Wilcock (4/31), held the new ball in his right hand and came steaming in. In the first two balls of the innings, Wilcock found a way through the dangerous King, before sending skipper Ateeq Javid packing with another searing delivery caught by keeper Jordan Cleland. With barely time to put his pads on and settling in to watch the top-order go about its work, Dylan Quirk soon found himself right in the thick of the action, joining his brother Ryan, with the pair desperately needed to steady. Combining some rock-solid technique with some testing moments, the pair soaked up the pressure, seeing off an absolute golden newball spell from Wilcock, and eventually found a way to keep the scoreboard flowing. But just as the pair crossed over for a crucial 52-run stand, Wilcock struck again to bring about the end of Dylan Quirk for a hard-fought 23 - and it sparked another collapse. All-rounder Akshay Ballal fell victim not long after to spinner Kellepotha, and when Brayden Sharp lasted just the one delivery courtesy of yet another piece of impressive fast bowling from Wilcock - the Bloods slumped to 5/54. As determined as he is talented, Ryan Quirk just kept on fighting in the midst of an impressive Bears bowling attack, combining for a handy 36-run stand with veteran Craig Slocombe (16), before skipper Chasemore (3/12) who has bowled very little this season - sealed the deal with three clutch wickets to bring his side into the grand final. Quirk remained unbeaten in a brave fourhour effort opening the batting, finishing on 58 off 170 balls and showcasing exactly what he's capable of in the red-ball game. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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A prelim showdown awaits season but is bound to explode, and his recent record against the Bloods is frightening. Who could forget his glorious hundred in last year’s Turf 1 grand final? THE FINAL WORD: Springvale South and Buckley Ridges’ modern day rivalry has brought about many games that will be remembered for a long period of time. From last year’s Turf 1 grand final, to the recent Twenty20 grand final on Shepley, the two proud - and fearless - clubs will once again meet in the crunch time of the season. This time, it’s for a spot in the big dance against a rampaging Berwick side sky-high on confidence. Both sides were in the midst of incredible semi-finals last weekend, and while the Bucks found themselves escaping a last ditch push from Narre South and the Bloods fell short in a tense clash at Arch Brown Reserve, both teams are still - in many ways - still searching for their very best cricket, that which if all clicks is as devastating as anyone's. The recent history between the two powerhouse clubs is fascinating - in the last seven clashes between the two teams, Springvale South has prevailed three times, and each time it's been on their home deck. In the other four clashes, the Bucks have prevailed, but two of those clashes - including the recent Twenty20 final - have been in neutral venues for big finals. Just how much the Alex Nelson Reserve home ground advantage will actually have a say in the contest will only be determined once the weekend is over, but one thing is for certain - the Bloods are one extremely difficult prospect on their home track. But the Bucks - as White recently quipped - knows all too well that to defend the 2018/19 flag glory, it would have be done the long way, and that everything needed to now go right.
By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 PRELIMINARY FINAL PREVIEW SPRINGVALE SOUTH (2nd) v BUCKLEY RIDGES (4th) WHERE: Alex Nelson Reserve, Springvale WHEN: Saturday 14, Sunday 15 March CAPTAINS: Ateeq Javid (Springvale South) and David White (Buckley Ridges) LAST TIME: Round 12 - Buckley Ridges 5/168 (J Hobbs 58, D White 53, J Jones 31) defeated Springvale South 166 (N King 44, T Ford 36*, W Nicholas 4/26) KEY PLAYERS: Springvale South will need players to dig in with the bat and create a huge platform, and someone with an abundance of patience and plenty of class in his strokeplay is Ryan Quirk. Quirk opened the batting - the position he has been known for at Premier Cricket level for the first time this season, and compiled a brave 58 not out off 170 balls to almost help the Bloods pull of the chase against Berwick. With the talented batsman in strong form, he will once again be the key at the top of the order. Nathan King - despite a rare failure with the bat in the semi-final - is just such a dangerous prospect to the Bucks with bat and ball and will be one of the main threats once again. As one of many unsung heroes in the Buckley Ridges line-up, Wes Nicholas was once again vital for the Bucks with a tidy 3/19 with his tweakers in the semi-final. But, the ever-loyal Nicholas seems to lift to another gear against the Bloods, and has already snared 4/26 in a one-day clash this season. In last year’s grand final, Nicholas bowled a devastating spell late on day two to nab 4/38, and was also vital earlier in that finals campaign. Buckley skipper David White is probably in his leanest trot since joining the club last
Buckley Ridges and Springvale South have fought many epic clashes, and this weekend promises Picture: ROB CAREW to be no different. 191688 Now is the time to find another gear, because there are no second chances. Both sides possess very few - if any - weak links, and with the clubs blessed with an abun-
dance of starpower, and the potential to produce monumental finals performances, it’s certain to be yet another modern day classic with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
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