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A pleasure to serve For volunteer firefighter Paul Hardy of Narre Warren fire brigade there’s “no better joy than helping others”.

The veteran firefighter recently announced he will be stepping down as captain of the brigade – but won’t be hanging up his boots all together.

“My last 10 years as captain and been very rewarding and satisfying … I couldn’t ask for a better team than the team at Narre Warren.”

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ership of the drugs or trafficking and said the cash belonged to his wife.

The court heard Losurdo, a former commercial fisherman, claimed the pistol was a “spud gun” and the stolen items had been a “gift”.

Negrea, a construction worker with no prior convictions, admitted the drugs found at the Cranbourne address were his but used his uncle’s house to “store things”.

He also admitted to burglaries where property from these crimes had been found at Losurdo’s home.

The court heard CCTV obtained from the property of drug transactions as well as encrypted messages discovered on Losurdo’s phone which were “indicative of organised drug trafficking”.

In sentencing, Judge Lyon said: “It is apparent you ran your operation like a store front trafficking operation.

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“You were a primary shopkeeper, you were front and centre for distribution of the drugs and dealing with the customers in your trafficking operation,” Judge Lyon said of Losurdo.

The court heard Negrea, who wanted to be a better role model for his son, was subjected to physical abuse by his intoxicated father and started using drugs aged 13. At 16, he dropped out of Hallam Secondary College and completed a pre-apprenticeship in mechanics at Dandenong TAFE. Negrea was placed on a 15-month CCO with drug treatment conditions.

Losurdo, who started using drugs as a coping mechanism following the death as of his mother in 1993, will be eligible for parole in 14 months.

When sentencing Losurdo, Judge Lyon took into consideration his early plea of guilt, expression of remorse, steps in rehabilitation, time in custody, and his good pro-social network.

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A man who boasted about running a “one stop super shop” drug operation with his 22-yearold nephew at a Narre Warren South home has been sentenced to jail for two years.

Frank Losurdo, 50, and Dion Negrea, 23, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking during a Victorian County Court sitting on 30 June.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Gregory Lyon said the elaborate scheme, which was believed to have run between December 31, 2018 and March 13, 2019, was “more serious than the work of a couple of street-level dealers who trafficked just to feed their own addictions”.

The court heard Negrea was initially a person of interest by police for other unrelated crimes but when investigators attended his ex-partner’s home in Cranbourne on Monday 13 March, 2019, they discovered the drug operation.

Negrea wasn’t home but police raided the

garage anyway, seizing methamphetamine and ecstasy tablets stamped with the Warner Bros. logo, the court heard.

Police officers then went to Losurdo’s home in Narre Warren South and raided the property.

There, investigators seized a number of zip lock bags containing methamphetamine, MDMA caps and 132 ecstasy tablets also stamped with the Warner Bros. logo hidden in a secret compartment inside a Pepsi bottle worth a total of more than $20,000.The court was told police also discovered scales, large quantities of empty zip lock bags, diaries and note books detailing drug tracking, and other drug paraphernalia.

A stolen Kawasaki motorbike was also seized in the raid as well as $15,531 in cash, a pistol, an extendable baton, knuckle dusters and other various stolen items.

The duo was arrested on the same day the drugs were found and interviewed by police.

The court heard Losurdo initially denied own-

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Proudly serving the CFA Brendan Rees Paul Hardy says nothing prepared him for the enormity of the Black Saturday blaze.

The Narre Warren volunteer firefighter who was then a first lieutenant was on the fire ground as a strike team leader in charge of six vehicles and 27 firefighters.

“Watching the pure destruction of houses on this day was awful.”

The veteran firefighter, who has held the position as captain of the Narre Warren fire brigade for the past 10 years, stepped down from the top job in April, saying “I think that my time had come”.

“With the major changes happening in the fire services in Victoria I thought now was the best time for someone else to take the reins and lead the brigade through this.

“We have just over 100 members including juniors and doing on average of two calls a day and each day there is always something to deal with. I thoroughly enjoyed my time though.”

Mr Hardy said he “couldn’t ask for a better

Narre Warren volunteer firefighter Paul Hardy.

211281 Picture: GARY SISSONS team than the team at Narre Warren”.”If it’s the members getting up at all hours of the morning to rush out and help those in need in the community or our catering team - who, at the drop of a hat are out around the district cooking and supplying food to emergency services

at major incidents - we have always been a strong and united brigade with great management teams over my last 20 or so years and this will carry on into the future.”

Mr Hardy, however, won’t be stepping away from the fire ground all together - he will still be volunteering with the brigade, which has seen him awarded firefighter of the year twice in his career.

“There is no better joy than helping others.

There is a lot of tragedy and sadness in this job, but to help someone out who has probably just had the worst day of their life, is a great reward.

“I have left the house on Christmas mornings, birthdays, in the middle of dinner ... but the family understand.”

By day, Mr Hardy is also a career firefighter working as a station officer at HMAS Cerberus.

“I work for Broadspectrum who are contracted to provide firefighting and aviation firefighting to military bases around Australia,” he said.

Of the thousands of jobs he has responded to since joining the Narre Warren brigade, Mr

Hardy said Black Saturday was by far the “biggest event” he had attended - and one that earned him a national emergency medal for his services.

“Driving into Kinglake two days after the fire had been through was horrible. The cars parked in the middle of the roads, in dams, the streets and streets of houses and families lost is something that will never leave me.”

A proud dad, Mr Hardy said his son recently stepped up to become a senior member of the brigade while his six-year-old “is counting down the days until he can join”.

Meanwhile, Mr Hardy said the brigade was in the capable hands of the first lieutenant Travis Carter who has been leading the brigade until they can hold an election for their next captain, which had been postponed due to Covid-19.

He said the recent changes to the fire service in Victoria had not impacted Narre Warren CFA and “will go on providing the great service to the community as they have always done well into the future”.

Have your say on how you’d like to have a say in Casey

By Brendan Rees Casey Council has launched a city-wide community engagement survey to understand the when, where, and how people want to comment on local matters and projects.

Chair of administrators Noelene Duff said this information will help form the engagement policy, which will give residents a greater say in Casey’s future.

“Council’s community engagement policy will guide the way we will seek local views on

topics and initiatives to ensure we understand the needs of Casey’s diverse communities,” Ms Duff said.

“Community feedback is vital to plan the projects and services Casey needs.

“In fact, recent changes to the Local Government Act include the requirement for all Councils to embed community engagement in the development of their long-term strategic direction.”

Since the removal of Casey’s councillors

in February, the new panel of administrators have promoted the need for fair process and transparent governance. Council meetings are live-streamed on social media, where community feedback and petitions are regularly discussed.

“On behalf of the panel, we see the urgent and clear need to understand and respond to the concerns of our diverse communities,” Ms Duff said.

“Covid-19 restrictions currently present

some challenges in the ways we can reach our community, however, we are committed to continue public participation wherever we are able. The new community engagement policy will ensure that we are keeping up the two-way communication with community members and can better respond to their changing needs.”

The community engagement survey is online, translated in the top five languages and responses are confidential.

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Classes back home

By Brendan Rees For Lynbrook parent Vanessa Watson, a return to remote learning for her two teenage children is something she has mixed feelings about.

“On one hand I believe it’s the best for our state to control the spread of this disease and on the other hand I worry about the kids’ socialisation and how this will affect them long term,” she said.

It comes as Victorian students have been ordered to stay at home for the next six weeks, as the State Government signalled a return to remote learning in the fight to contain the second wave of coronavirus.

Year 11 and 12 students and those undertaking VCE and VCAL subjects have been permitted to return to class from Monday 13 July.

However, the majority of students from prep to Year 10 at government schools across Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will study from home when term three resumes on Monday 20 July.

Those who returned to face-to-face learning this week were among the first to line up outside schools to have their temperature checked. Any student who had a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or above in the morning would be sent home.

Henry Grossek, principal of Berwick Lodge Primary School said his school was “much better prepared” for remote learning “because we were flying blind first time round” although he added: “It’s a far from an ideal circumstance”.

“On one hand it’s relief because it makes excellent sense to do this in these very challenging circumstances but on the other hand it’s hardly uplifting news, honestly. No one really enjoyed remote learning the first time round,” he said.

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“We are at the advantage of having dealt with remote learning before and we will use that to our advantage to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to online learning for our students in Years 7 to 10,” Mr Hanratty said.

Connie Vandervoort, principal of Narre Warren North Primary School, said parents and teachers were positive about going back to remote learning “because it worked for us the first time” however the school had adjusted its teaching and learning schedule “slightly” after

receiving feedback.

“We sent home pencil cases and work books at the end of last term with the students just in case,” Ms Vandervoort said.

Meanwhile, Ms Watson said she and her husband were preparing for a second round of being home together - including their children, aged 15 and 16, as well as their threeyear-old daughter and her 80-year-old father.

But the couple, who both work from home, were becoming increasingly frustrated about their home internet cutting out - with the “whole area” being disconnected on Wednesday 15 July, which they hoped would be sorted quickly before school resumed.

Pole-wielding robber gets more jail time

By Brendan Rees A young thug who wielded a metal pole as he threatened two teenagers for cigarettes and money outside a Narre Warren store has been sentenced to jail.

Lionel Combo, 22, pleaded guilty to attempted armed robbery and theft during a Victorian County Court sitting on 13 July.

In his sentencing remarks, Judge Paul Lacava said Combo’s offending “was unplanned and opportunistic”.

The court heard Combo, who was aged 20 at the time, had armed himself with a metal pole and partially covered his face with a balaclava with his co-offender as they approached two 18-year-old men outside a 7-11 store in Narre Warren during the early hours of 1 February, 2019.

The pair demanded cigarettes and money before Combo swung the pole at one the victims, striking him in the rib. The victim ran away but the duo continued their demands

with the other man, with Combo threatening to stab him, the court heard.

The court was told the victim pretended to have a knife, putting his hand in his pocket and managed to run away but left behind his satchel containing a passport, wallet, ID cards, a bank card, and Myki card - which Combo decided to take.

Judge Lacava told Combo: “Because you have pleaded guilty you are entitled to and will receive a reduction in sentence. That is because you have saved the time and a cost of a trial and for the need for the victims to have to give evidence.”

The court was told Combo, who is of Aboriginal heritage and on a community corrections order at the time of the offending, had a troubled upbringing with a history of alcohol abuse and periods of drug use including cannabis and methamphetamine.

Combo’s father was verbally and physically abusive towards his mother and they

separated when he was a young child, the court heard. His mother took him to Western Australia, where he attended three different primary schools. He then dropped out of Year 8 - but finished Year 10 equivalent while in custody at a youth justice centre in Victoria.

According to a psychological report presented to the court, Combo’s offending “was most likely related to psychological immaturity as opposed to an entrenched anti-social personality”.

Judge Lacava told Combo: “In general terms I assess your prospects of rehabilitation as being reasonable but guarded.”

Combo was sentenced to an additional year of jail on top of a current jail term for a separate matter. For that matter he was sentenced to two years and 10 months in jail at the Dandenong Magistrate’s Court in March this year.

He will be eligible for parole in in 15 months.

Steep rise in Covid Covid-19 active cases in the South East have risen markedly on 14 and 15 July, according to the state’s latest health data.

Casey City’s confirmed cases was up from 23 infections to 34, while Greater Dandenong rose from three cases to 11, and Cardinia from four to 11.

In the past 24 hours, Victoria reported a further 238 cases as well as the death of a woman in her nineties from the virus. As of 15 July, active cases in the state are 1931, and the death toll is 27.

There are 105 hospital patients with Covid-19, with 27 in intensive care.

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said there was surge capacity for 1500-2000 intensivecare patients on ventilators.?

People are still flouting strictly-enforced lockdown rules, with Victoria Police issuing 546 infringements since stage-3 lockdown recommenced on 9 July.In the past 24 hours, 63 fines were issued.?On 13 July, a diner at a Dandenong KFC restaurant was fined $1652 for breaching public-health restrictions.

Meanwhile, a Dandenong South workshop has been put into lockdown due to five workers testing positive to Covid-19.?

Another 10 workers at the TD Cabinets factory in Stephen Road are awaiting test results, a company spokesperson said.?

Police appeal for taken trailer Police are appealing for information after a trailer was taken in Lysterfield.

The trailer had been left on the side of Wellington Road following a vehicle collision about 5.30pm Wednesday 8 July.

The owner returned at 2.30pm on Thursday 9 July to discover the trailer was no longer there.

Police say the front axle of the trailer was broken, meaning that it would have needed to be loaded onto another trailer or a truck for it to be moved.

It is described as gunmetal grey in colour, dual axle and its size is eight by five feet. It was in almost brand new condition.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Knox Police on 9881 7000, alternatively you can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Assault at bus stop Police are appealing for public assistance following an assault in Berwick in June.

Investigators have been told a 48-year-old man was travelling on a bus when an unknown man became verbally abusive about 2.45pm on 27 June.

The victim got off the bus at Berwick Inn on High Street, Berwick and the man followed him and punched him to the face.

The victim fell to the ground, causing him to break his ankle while the offender fled on foot towards Lyall Road.

Investigators have released images of a man who they believe may be able to assist with their enquiries.

He is perceived to be aged 30-40-years-old, about 175cm tall with a thin build, short brown hair and a goatee.

He was wearing a black hooded jumper, blue jeans and black runners with white soles.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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City facilities close Community facilities have temporarily closed with some services modified until further notice as Casey City returns to a stage-three lockdown following a second wave of coronavirus infections across Melbourne.

Casey Council announced on its website that the Bunjil Place precinct, including the customer service counter, cafe, gallery, box office, and library have all closed immediately.

Leisure facilities which had recently reopened, including Casey RACE and Casey ARC, will again close temporarily at the end of business today, while the Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre, Casey Stadium and Berwick Leisure Centre, will remain closed.

Playgrounds and skateparks will also close.

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick and the 1,001 Steps in Narre Warren North will remain open to pedestrians, providing an opportunity for Casey residents to exercise locally, however, social distancing must be followed by residents at all times at each of these facilities.

Other facilities which had recently reopened, including The Shed, The Factory,

Myuna Farm, and The Old Cheese Factory, will also close temporarily.

Public Halls, Senior Citizen centres and Men’s Sheds will close temporarily.

Neighbourhood Houses and Community Learning Centres will be closed to the general public, however, they may conduct essential services such as food banks only.

Community sport and sports pavilions will be closed, however council is awaiting further direction on its outdoor tennis courts.Kinders will return to face to face learning from Monday 13 July and Family Day Care will continue to operate within strict guidelines.

School crossings will continue delivery next week and rostering will be adjusted pending further announcements.

Maternal child health services will continue in its current form, which means most consultations will be conducted over the phone, and some limited face-to-face consultations for infants will be held in centres.

Community services such as home care, meals on wheels and community transport will

continue to be provided to clients, with strict observance of social distancing and personal protective measures. The sharps container service will revert to a home drop-off service.

While Casey’s youth services remain closed, it will continue to provide free and confidential counselling and support for young people.

There will also be limited face to face youth counselling from Monday 13 July, by referral only, at the Narre Warren Youth Information Centre.

For more information or if you are a young person who needs support, call 9792 7979 or text 0417 347 909 with your name and number.

Council meetings will continue to be held at 4pm every second Tuesday of the month and the public gallery will remain closed.

Meetings are all live-streamed through Facebook and questions about items on the agenda can be submitted to the administrators via Council’s Casey Conversations portal.

For more information and the most up to date information on council services, visit the website or phone 9705 5200.

Spate of thefts from cars prompts warning

By Brendan Rees The leader of Casey Neighbourhood Watch is urging people to lock their cars after a recent spate of thefts from parked cars.

“We’ve had numerous reports in almost every area across Casey of young people walking down the street checking car doors, looking through windows,” Neighbourhood Watch Casey president Rob Ward said.

It comes after a Narre Warren couple said they felt terrified after their car was ransacked by bandits early on Tuesday 3 July.

The couple said they woke in shock after discovering their Toyota Kluger had been broken into while it was parked outside their garage in a court off Gilford Drive.

“There was nothing of value taken, it’s just that eerie feeling that someone is trying to trespass on your property,” the couple said, who asked not to be named for fear of being targeted by the culprits.

They said items were pulled out of various compartments in the car and strewn across the seats with some coins left on the ground.

“They just emptied the glove box, all the compartments; they were desperate.”

The couple said unfortunately the car had been left unlocked but didn’t expect the breakin to occur in their driveway.

Their neighbour had also chased offenders with a weapon after their car was targeted on the same morning.

“We’ve been here for eight years and we’ve never had any problems,” the couple said but added: “It just feels like every couple of weeks there’s something happening.

“A couple of weeks ago we starting taking some things out for hard rubbish and we had a table out there which had a glass top and it was thrown upside down so the glass was shattered

Neighbourhood Watch Casey president Rob Ward with Leading Senior Constables Brett Owen and Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Frank Bailey. 211111 and our neighbour’s windscreen wipers were snapped off that night as well.”

Narre Warren police are investigating and are appealing to witnesses for information.

“Nothing was stolen from the car and an investigation into the incident is ongoing,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said.

According to recent crime statistics published in June, thefts from motor vehicles was one of the most common crimes reported in Casey City. The data recorded 2978 thefts from cars in the 12 months to March, up 33 per cent in 2015.

Meanwhile, Mr Ward said Neighbourhood Watch had been working closely with police and would be doing more work on educating the community to ensure residents locked their cars and removed any valuables “no matter where they are”.

He said most thieves broke into cars because they saw something they wanted inside and would break windows and damage locks in a matter of seconds.

“Why make it easy for them? Lock your day, take the valuables away.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Book it in

By Brendan Rees Casey Cardinia Libraries (CCL) doors may be closed during the lockdown, but there’s still “something for everyone”.

This includes range of free reading, recreation and learning resources that are still available to members.

Residents may still borrow books and DVDs via the free home delivery service, borrow laptops and computers, and use the digital library 24-7 and enjoy Library@Home and competitions.

Chris Buckingham, CEO Casey Cardinia Libraries said: “We are determined to keep people well supplied with books, DVDs and other library resources.”

Free home delivery ensures library books, DVDs and other items are still available to the community despite the library doors closing for six weeks from 9 July in response to the State Government’s stage three coronavirus lockdown.

There are two options for borrowers, they can either choose their own items or they can ask for a ‘binge bag’ and CCL staff will pick a collection of items on their behalf, based on their interests.

Library@Home brings the library to you which features free videos for kids and adults to enjoy in their lounge room as well as competitions to enter with lots of great prizes.

Borrowers don’t need to worry about returning items on time, all CCL loans have been automatically extended until 1 September 2020.

“Libraries are a vital community service. The team at CCL are working hard to make sure people across the Casey Cardinia region feel supported, Mr Buckingham said.

“CCL have forgiven all fines, so even if you have not used the library in a while, get in touch and we can restore your borrowing rights.”

CCL’s digital library is open 24-7 and is jam packed with free resources. Visit: cclc.vic.gov.au/online-resources To access any of these free services to go www.ccl.vic.gov.au or call the customer care team on 1800 577 548.

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Surge in food demand

By Brendan Rees A Casey charity is working tirelessly to feed hundreds of homeless and disadvantaged people as it faces unprecedented demand due to Covid-19.

BK 2 Basics Melbourne founder Kelly Warren said there was a sharp rise in the need for food assistance since the lockdown began with people travelling from as far as St Kilda and Melton to attend her Narre Warren-based community pantry.

Ms Warren said there were “lots of tears” with some “feeling embarrassed just to come in”.

“We were busy before but it’s definitely a lot busier now,” she said, adding “well over” 150 people were seeking help each day.

“Just people you would never think would need service. It’s just sad.

“We say ‘put your embarrassment at the door, we’re one big family ... if you need it, you need it’.”

She added her not-for-profit organisation was helping at least 40 per cent of people who had lost their job. Many others, she said, had shared heartbreaking stories.

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Boxes of essential items arrive at the Narre Warren-based charity thanks to community donations.

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them ... we see a lot of domestic violence (victims).”

Meanwhile, Ms Warren said donations from major supermarkets had dried up a little as companies struggled to get enough deliveries, making it hard to collect recycled food.

“We pick up from between about 13 and 15 stores a day. We may get back eight crates of food.”

Fortunately, other kind-hearted companies

and restaurants were donating food items, with monetary donations from the community pouring in - which went towards their Food Bank bill totalling almost $1000 per week.

Lollipops Playland in Noble Park had also kindly donated boxes of food stock after being forced to close their doors during the lockdown.

Ms Warren said she had begun making ‘basic bags’ consisting of milk and cereal and other staples for the community’s vulnerable and elderly who were “really suffering be-

cause of the lockdown”.

Ms Warren along with her husband Craig also cooked and distributed home-cooked meals for people who desperately need their help and dedicated each Wednesday night to serving hot meals at the Hampton Park Community House.

“All you want to do is stay open all the time ... it’s beyond our control.

“What people don’t realise is everyone thinks it’s going to be OK after lockdown. This is going to take years for people to recover.

“These people will need our service for the next two months more than ever.”

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Funding boost for community groups

By Brendan Rees Casey Council has awarded 101 community groups with grants totalling $415,773, as part of the annual community grants program.

At its general meeting on 7 July council endorsed a recommendation to distribute grants of up to $5000 to various groups including charities, residents’ association groups, faith groups, RSLs, community centres, sports organisations, cultural groups and more.

Council’s administrators said they were impressed by the “great diversity” of successful applicants.

“It really is a representation of the diversity of what exists in this municipality from community and other sports services,” administrator Cameron Boardman said.

Mr Boardman added some facilities would be beneficiaries of capital works and other upgrades to “provide much better ongoing facilities to the community commensurably”.

Council administrators noted the selection process had been a “rigorous and very independent process” and that panelists had been robust, fair and diligent.

The administrators thanked all applicants but said some community groups would be disappointed after missing out on funding “primarily because they didn’t meet the criteria or that their application was incorrect”.

Of those to be awarded a grant was Casey Neighbourhood Watch which received $5000.

Rob Ward, president of Casey Neighbourhood Watch, said the money would go towards updating and printing brochures to improve safety and security of community life.

The funding would also help buy a second

Narre Warren Bowls Club received a $2621 community grant from Casey Council. This photo was taken prior to the Covid-19 outbreak and before social distancing was in place. 191215 Picture: GARY SISSONS marquee which would be set-up at community events, Mr Ward said.

“We’re very grateful to the council for their support,” he said. “We have an excellent relationship with the council and we really work closely with them and the CFA and the SES together to keep our community safe.

“The city’s growing ... people are stilling moving in at an incredible rate so we need to

keep out there and keep the education going.”

The independent assessment panel consisted of five community representatives who represented the community in terms of geography, interest areas, community knowledge and experience.

A total of 121 eligible applications were received for the 2020-21 community grant program.

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Keep close Residents experiencing loneliness or social disconnection due to coronavirus will receive support from the Australian Red Cross and local community organisations with one call to the coronavirus hotline.

Narre Warren North MP and Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan has launched the Community Activation and Social Isolation initiative with more than $6 million over six months to support people experiencing loneliness or social disconnection as a result of coronavirus.

The initiative is part of the Victorian Government’s $59.4 million mental health and wellbeing package, helping Victorians with additional supports to deal with significant changes to our lives as a result of the pandemic.

The new initiative will expand the Victorian coronavirus hotline (1800 675 398) by partnering with the Australian Red Cross whose volunteers have been trained in psychological first aid to provide emotional support and help to callers who may be distressed or anxious.

The hotline will also link people in need to community connectors for local practical supports and social activities, such as video chats, online book clubs or fitness groups.

Seniors can also search for services and activities via an online hub at seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/services-information/social-support-hub.

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On 10 July, the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page shared a story about former Casey City mayor Sam Aziz stating on his Facebook page that he is continuing to teach at a business school in Cairo, Egypt. Here are how our readers reacted online.

Gabriele Frenkel: But he is still busy criticising our comments on his Facebook page Warren Driscoll: Heard him on Neil Mitchell. Last December saying he would be back in a couple weeks.

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‘Asset’ Sam still teaching

By Brendan Rees Besieged former Casey mayor Sam Aziz says he is still teaching full-time at a business school in Egypt and has “proven to be an outstanding asset”.

Mr Aziz is a ‘person of interest’ regarding an ongoing Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission, where it’s alleged he had dealings with a developer, however, he flew to Egypt in November last year, just before the hearings began.

When Mr Aziz last spoke to Star News in February, he said his lecturing duties at Bloom Business School in Cairo were “sporadic” as he battled a heart failure condition - but has not been able to be reached for comment since.

However, in a message posted on his Facebook page on Thursday 9 July, Mr Aziz confirmed his current employment with the school by stating he was “continuing” to teach at Bloom Business School in Cairo.

He also attached a glowing character reference letter to his Facebook page purporting to be written by the director of the school, Mary Louis.

“It outlines the truth, rather than the rubbish that was made up against me once again!”

Mr Aziz said of the letter in his Facebook post, adding he was conducting online classes with students during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the letter dated 23 June 2020, Ms Louis stated Mr Aziz was “highly qualified” to teach at the school and had been teaching modules in the Master of Business Administration program from October 2019 to July 2020.

“Mr Aziz has proven to be an outstanding asset to our organisation,” the letter reads.

“In terms of his personal skills, I have found Mr Aziz to be a very professional, courteous and diligent person, who is focussed on delivering results quickly and to the highest quality.”

Ms Louis, who stated she had known Mr

Ex-mayor Sam Aziz with Lucy Turnbull, wife of former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Sam Aziz with then treasurer Scott Morrison, LaTrobe MP Jason Wood and then Cardinia mayor Brett Owen.

Aziz since September last year after she was introduced to him by an industry partner, goes on to say she looked forward to “the many exciting opportunities ahead” in working with him “here and in Australia”.

In signing off, Ms Louis wrote: “This certificate is given at his request without any responsibility on the company”.

The detail of Mr Aziz’s teaching arrangement in the letter is corroborated by an affidavit that was filed with the County Court earlier this year and sworn by Mr Aziz’s lawyer, Jeremy Peck, of Moray and Agnew Lawyers which stated Mr Aziz was contracted to teaching at the school until “at least” July 2020.

The court document also claimed at the time Mr Aziz had ongoing health conditions including a chronic heart condition; diabetes; and mental health concerns - which had prevented him from returning to Melbourne.

In his latest Facebook post, Mr Aziz made no mention of the IBAC hearings or when he expected to return to Australia.

gling with political figures including with former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s wife Lucy Turnbull. However, the site makes no mention of his dismissal as councillor.

In one photo posted on the site, Mr Aziz poses with then Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison, LaTrobe MP Jason Wood and then Cardinia mayor Brett Owen.

Mr Wood said it wasn’t uncommon for photos he appeared in to feature “everywhere”.

He said the photo of him and Mr Aziz was a “good news story at time” following an announcement of the stage two Monash Freeway construction and the Beaconsfield interchange.

“That’s what the photo’s about - nothing more, nothing less,” Mr Wood said.

In another photo, Mr Aziz smiles with former state opposition leader Matthew Guy, who said he hadn’t had many dealings with Mr Aziz - with his last contact being about seven years ago.

“It is a bit disingenuous to use these photos as current,” Mr Guy said.

“I look forward to my opportunity to present the full truth, and it will happen very soon, when all of this will be formally exposed,” he said in the post.

Up until February Mr Aziz was granted paid leave from Casey Council after citing medical grounds before the State Government moved to sack the council. Meanwhile, Mr Aziz has hit out at the media for suggesting he had shared photos of himself with “famous people” to “drum up business for myself”.

“These photos appeared at some stage in my life on my Facebook page as I promoted the work I did daily as mayor of my city,” Mr Aziz said his Facebook post.

“I never shared them again since (at least 12 months ago now), even when Facebook prompts you to do so as a previous memory.

“I am flattered by the obsession but how about some truth for once!” Mr Aziz stated.

On his website, Mr Aziz has posted a number of photos under the title ‘mayor emeritus’ which showcases his terms as mayor and min-

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Temperature the new test Daily temperature checks will be introduced in schools across metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire as part of the State Government’s effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Following the advice of Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, the Victorian Government has announced that students at government schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will receive a temperature check every morning, with thermometers also provided to all non-government schools.

More than 14,000 non-contact infrared thermometers will be given to government, independent and Catholic schools in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, and to schools in neighbouring areas who need to undertake testing.

Education Minister James Merlino said any student who had a temperature of 37.5 degrees celsius or above in the morning would not be allowed to stay at school.

“I understand that this is a stressful time for parents, but we are following the best medical advice and taking every possible precaution to ensure the safety of all Victorians,” he said.

The Government will also provide thermometers to those early childhood education and care services who require them.

Temperature checks will also be introduced for children from metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire who attend schools outside of these local government areas.

Families will then be encouraged to seek testing for coronavirus or the advice of their

healthcare professional who can advise on next steps.

Students in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire enrolled in VCE and VCAL subjects, students whose parents and carers cannot work from home, and those attending local specialist schools will all return to school on Monday 13 July.

In addition, on site supervised holiday programs are available next week for vulnerable students and children of essential workers.

Schools in these areas will delay the return from holidays by a week with five pupil free days for Prep to Year 10 students next week to allow our teachers and school staff to prepare for a possible return to remote learning.

A decision about whether these year groups

can safely return to face-to-face learning will be taken in the coming week and based on the advice of health experts.

There will be no changes to term three for schools in regional Victoria other than Mitchell Shire. Schools outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will return to faceto-face schooling as scheduled on Monday 13 July.

The Government has invested up to $45 million in enhanced daily cleaning in schools and this will continue throughout Term 3.

Schools will continue to provide multiple entry points and staggered drop-off and pickups where necessary, to reduce the number of adults gathering around school grounds at any one time.

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Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas visits a local solar panel business.

Sun savings: Schools urged to go greener “Narre Warren South is home to great local schools, and now we’re looking at ways to bring environmental stewardship to the playground,” Mr Maas said.

Minister for Education James Merlino said the program followed the success of a pilot program rolled out across 42 schools in 2019.

“Not only will the environment benefit from this program - installing solar panel systems will help reduce power bills for our schools,” he said.

This program will remove upfront costs of

installing a system that may otherwise discourage schools from pursuing this option.

By October 2020, the solar panels installed in schools as part of the pilot will have generated more than 1300 megawatts of electricity, reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1600 tonnes and saved schools more than $300,000 in electricity bills.

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Government schools in Casey are set to become eco-friendly thanks to the State Government’s Greener Government School Buildings program.

The funding will see the installation of solar panel systems to upgrade school facilities and to become more environmentally sustainable.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas announced applications were now open for the program, which would “improve education facilities whilst also creating a better environment for young Victorians.”

Three secondary schools in Casey are among the first to receive a school-based mental health professional.

Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas, announced schools in Narre Warren South would receive support under the Mental Health Practitioners initiative which was aimed at improving mental health outcomes for students in Victorian secondary schools.

The $51.2 million initiative, which started in July last year, has so far provided funding for 120 secondary school campuses across the state to recruit a suitably qualified mental health professional.

So far, Berwick’s Kambrya College, Hampton Park Secondary College and Narre Warren South P-12 College have been allocated support from Term 4.

Once fully rolled out, the initiative will see suitably qualified mental health professionals in every government secondary school campus across the state, including psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and mental health nurses.

Mental health practitioners offer counselling and early intervention services, and act as coordinating support for students with complex needs, linking them with broader allied community and health services.

Mr Maas said the initiative would help break down barriers for students to access professional services and support close to home.

A further 32 secondary school campuses will receive funding in Term 3 and 69 secondary school campuses in Term 4.

All government secondary schools will receive between one and five days a week of support from a mental health practitioner depending on its size and requirements.

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Arya celebrates 16 years

The epitome of Indian style and flavor, Arya is inspired by a modern interpretation of earthy food cooked with the best ingredients while maintaining authenticity.

The decor of the Narre Warren restaurant is modern and chic, the hospitality is legendary encompassing both respect and rituals.

Arya takes customers on a culinary journey inspired by simplicity, purity of the ingredients and the traditional culinary skills of its highly skilled chefs, who have over 20 years of experience in five star hotels in India and have successfully reconciled the Australian produce with intricate spice blends to create a harmonious cuisine.

Chef Paramjeet Singh and the team at Arya.

Among Arya’s most popular dishes are butter chicken, chicken tikka or lamb cutlets from the charcoal fired tandoor that gives meat a unique smoky flavor. Also, not forgetting Arya’s delicious cheese and garlic naan that complements any choice of meal.

To celebrate the restaurant’s 16th anniversary, chef Paramjeet Singh and his assistant Ashwinder Kaur have introduced mango chicken curry to the menu. The dish is a com-

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Arya caters to all dietary requirements be it gluten free, diary free, vegan as well as kids meals. The restaurant achieved a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

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“Together with the support of the staff and customers, Arya will continue to grow and serve authentic Indian food,“ said Mana.

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Inspiration for the home With people isolating and working at home there has been a massive growth in DIY projects, with painting and decorating at the forefront according to the team at Inspiration Paints Narre Warren.

The friendly, experienced staff at Inspiration Paints have been busy assisting customers with their DIY projects offering professional advice on colour selection, application and the right tools for each job.

The store, in Lauderdale Road, has been reconfigured to ensure safe social distancing and it is cleaned and sanitised daily to ensure the health of customers and staff.

In addition, the store has added a click and collect delivery service, which is easily accessed on the Inspirations Paint web site.

Inspirations Paint Narre Warren is proud to have over 13,000 Paint Club members, all enjoying discounts on paint and accessories.

Another benefit of Paint Club is that member’s colours and types of paint previously purchased are recorded for future reference.

Staff can help home decorators tackle any project, inside or out with advice and products from the best suppliers including Dulux, Porters Paints, Cabots, Berger, Feast Watson, Intergrain, Nutech, Norglass, Rustolium plus a huge range of accessories to make any project easier.

The store is open 7 days a week and from 6am (Mon-Fri) so tradies can get on the job nice and early.

Inspiration Paints is at 36-44 Lauderdale Road, Narre Warren. Phone 9796 6521.

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Healthy feet Foot, heel and arch pain are extremely common yet there is much misinformation about these conditions often leading to a misdiagnosis, especially misdiagnosis of plantar fasciitis, resulting in incorrect or inappropriate treatment.

One of Australia’s leading foot and knee pain, injury and degenerative experts and musculoskeletal podiatrists, Dr Paul Dowie from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics, provided some insight.

“All foot and leg conditions need to be diagnosed and managed correctly by determining the contributing factors, not by simply addressing the symptoms,” Dr Dowie explained.

“Even your local GP, radiologist or general podiatrist may not be the best person to diagnose and treat foot and leg pain and injury, as they tend to be more generalized and nonspecific.

“It’s really important to seek advice from an expert in musculoskeletal medicine and degenerative conditions pertaining to the lower limbs, for best results and long-term healing.”

Over Dr Dowie’s 25 years of experience he says plantar fasciitis is one of the most common misdiagnosed foot conditions, with much misdiagnosis being due to tissue thickening evident on diagnostic scans being misinterpreted as inflammation.

In such cases anti-inflammatory treatments and cortisone are often incorrectly prescribed, worsening these conditions.

“Most foot and heel pain occurs when the plantar fascia (connective tissues running along the bottom of the foot), become overloaded, resulting in degeneration of the tissues and/or irritation of the nerves,” Dr Dowie said.

“Although there may be some accompanying inflammation, these conditions are not in-

Correct diagnosis of foot and leg pain helps in managing the condition. flammatory in nature, so are not pure plantar fasciitis and should not be treated as such.

“Most foot, heel and arch pain is a result of faulty foot function or lower limb biomechanics, associated with environmental factors, and that is what needs to be treated - not inflammation. Degenerative and inflammatory conditions require very different treatment, so they must be diagnosed and treated correctly,” he added.

For expert advice about any foot, knee or leg pain, book an in-clinic appointment with Dr Dowie at Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Berwick, or a Telehealth, online or telephone appointment. Call 1300 328 300 to book.

Advice to avoid eye strain As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the friendly team at Beaconsfield Eyecare is still working to provide patients with the highest quality eye care.

As Victoria heads into its second lockdown, optometrist Gemma Cowan reminds people not to neglect their eye health.

“People’s lifestyles have changed out of necessity, but the increase in screen time has led to a rise in vision related problems” she said.

“I have seen a sharp increase in the incidence of dry eye and eye strain in both adults and children over recent months.”

If you have been suffering from eye strain there are a few simple things that you can do to help.

Make sure your screen is set up well ergonomically and ensure a good posture so that you don’t have to sit too close to the screen. Good room lighting also plays a part. If possible, one of the best things you can do is to take regular breaks.

“Follow the rule of 20s: every 20 minutes look at something at least 20 feet (6m) away for roughly 20 seconds.

“I also recommend having a good break where you get up and walk around/get a drink etc every hour,” Gemma advised.

“This applies to both adults and children. Kids quite often bring devices quite close to them, but this often is out of habit rather than a visual need. Encourage children to hold devices further away, at least approximately 30-40cm.

“This is important not only to relieve eye strain, but it may also help to prevent an increase in myopia (short sightedness)”.

Beaconsfield Eyecare has strict social distancing and hygiene methods in place

The team at Beaconsfield Eyecare, Huw Smallbone, Karen Moore and Gemma Cowan. to ensure the health and safety of everyone who enters the clinic.

“We have reduced hours of operation during the lockdown isolation period.

However, we are always available to assist with eye care when required.

“Our phone line is diverted directly to my mobile so if there are any urgent cases or if people wish to consult with an optometrist you know we will always be there to help,” said Gemma.

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ATO zeroes in on fraud The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is building on its significant efforts zeroing in on fraud and schemes designed to take advantage of the government’s Covid-19 stimulus package. This includes JobKeeper, early release of superannuation, and boosting cash flow for employers.

ATO Deputy Commissioner Will Day said that with so many Australians impacted by Covid-19, the ATO’s priority is to ensure payments get to those who need them.

“We know the overwhelming majority of Australians are honest, and we’ve worked hard help to those people who are impacted by COVID-19 as quickly as possible,” he said.

“We also have an important role to ensure the integrity of the stimulus measures and when we uncover fraud or people seeking to exploit them, we’ll take action, as we know the community would expect us to do.”

To ensure the integrity of the tax and superannuation systems, the ATO has access to a large number of data sources that it uses to assess the risk of inappropriate behaviour. These sources include Single Touch Payroll, income tax returns, and information reported to us by super funds, as well as data from various thirdparty sources.

The community also offers the ATO valuable information where there may be suspected wrongdoing.

“We’ve established a confidential tip-off line and we take all information referred to us seriously. If members of the community are concerned that someone is doing the wrong thing, they should tell us about it by completing a tip-off form online at ato.gov.au/tipoff or by calling 1800 060 062,” Mr Day said.

The ATO has also made it clear it will not tolerate illegal behaviour or development of schemes that are designed to deliberately exploit these measures, seek to avoid tax, or prey

“It is much better to come forward to make a voluntary disclosure than waiting to be audited.

If in doubt on how to proceed, we recommend seeking the advice of a tax professional.”

Mr Day also reminded the community to protect their identities and be vigilant of scammers at this time.

“If you receive a text message or e-mail stating that your myGov details have been changed, or that you have applied for early release of super and you have not, don’t ignore these messages: check your myGov, call the ATO or your super fund to make sure your identity has not been compromised. But don’t click on any links – one technique used by scammers to steal your information is to mock-up messages which appear to be from the ATO.”

on vulnerable Australians. The agency has already seen some examples of fraud and fraudulent attempts or people developing schemes to try to steal money from the community.

“We’ve received intelligence about a number of dodgy schemes, including the withdrawal of money from superannuation and re-contributing it to get a tax deduction. Not only is this not in the spirit of the measure (which is designed to assist those experiencing hardship), severe penalties can be applied to tax avoidance schemes or those found to be breaking the law. If someone recommends something like this that seems too good to be true, well, it probably is,” Mr Day said.

Penalties for fraud can include financial penalties, prosecution, and imprisonment for the most serious cases.

“It’s important to carefully check eligibility requirements before applying for any of the measures. Eligibility requirements for each of the measures are outlined on the ATO’s website. If you’re not sure, the best thing to do is check with the ATO or your tax professional.

“Our tax system works on a self-assessment model. We will generally operate on the basis Australians are honest, meaning we will accept the information we are provided with as true and correct and make payments. However, we will be conducting checks later, so if you’ve received a benefit as part of the Covid-19 stimulus measures and we discover you are ineligible, you can expect to hear from us.

If you think this may apply to you, you should contact us or speak to your tax professional,” Mr Day said.

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By Narelle Coulter, Star News Group Features and Special Publications Editor Here we go again.

That was the collective thought that ran through the stunned minds of Melburnians last week when it was announced that we were going back into a second lock down.

Last month I wrote about my family’s experience during lockdown 1.0. The crazy juggle of remote learning and working from home that left us all exhausted and yearning for the normality that we took for granted way back in 2019.

This second lockdown came as a shock. We thought the worst was behind us.

I’ll admit to a few tears when the enormity of the second lockdown dawned. Thoughts of home schooling and how we struggled through it the first time and just fell over the finishing line came flooding back.

The prospect of going back to the impossible juggle of working and teaching at home filled me with despair.

I felt disorientated.

And I was not alone.

As my neighbour and I shared a last consoling glass of wine the night before the lockdown, she told me how she laid on the floor of her gym after a workout that morning and let the tears roll. Her daughter is in my son’s grade 3 class and she has two younger children under school age at home. She was exhausted at the end of the last lockdown and feels another six weeks almost insurmountable.

My sister sat in a cafe and cried.

There was shock in my 12 year old daughter’s eyes and her face went ashen when I broke the news. She sunk back on her bed and whispered “I don’t like remote learning”.

By dawn on the first day of lockdown 2.0 I was resigned to our fate and determined to do it differently this time.

My son, an irrepressible 8 year old, told me some months ago that if he got a cat and a Nintendo Switch then 2020 would be a “goodish” year rather than a total train wreck.

I am pleased to report that both his wishes have come true.

On the first weekend of lockdown 2.0, I had planned a getaway to Phillip Island with friends. Instead, the kids and I got as far as the Mornington Pound where we met and fell in love with a shy young feline named Felix.

We had applied for countless cats online.

It’s not easy getting a cat, even a stray, in the middle of an pandemic.

We brought Felix home last Thursday. As my daughter gingerly carried him to the car in a cat carrier, I was reminded of the thrill and trepidation when taking newborn babies home from hospital.

My children are totally in love. I love Felix

too, mainly for his ability to distract the children from screens.

As remote learning once again looms, I am mulling over doing that differently too.

My son’s school was great last time, but I can’t face the stress of feeling like he and I have to complete the set work each day. Eight year old boys have a frustratingly short attention span and my reserve of patience was well and truly drained last lockdown.

At the end of last term my son drew a semester one reflection poster. He was asked to rate remote learning. He gave it 0 out of 10.

“That’s a bit harsh,” I said, the home teacher in me slightly wounded.

“I just didn’t like it all mum,” he replied.

This time I have plans for what I am calling ‘organic’ learning. Instead of book work we are going to cook, take nature walks, nut out word puzzles, watch documentaries, use online resources like Crash Course for Kids and read together. After finishing Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone last lock down, we are ready to fly away with the boy wizard again in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

My son and I are going to draw up a schedule that will keep him busy and learning but allow me to work ( hopefully).

My daughter is in year 7 so all I can do is support her best I can by keeping her on schedule, cook her nourishing food and help correct her assignments.

For me this time really is about survival and ticking off the days. I plan to finish reading Wolf Hall a novel I started but didn’t finish in lock down 1.0. I got 500 pages in to the fictionalised account of Tudor England, when my local library reopened and I was sidetracked by books I had reserved way back in March.

I want to clear out my wardrobe, experiment with my slow cooker, walk by the beach with my son, watch classic movies from the 80s and 90s with my daughter and bond with the cat.

From my little family to yours, good luck with lockdown 2.0. We are in this together, hopefully, for the last time. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said the “vastly better facilities and a bold design will see the new Hallam Station become a local landmark for one of the fastest growing communities in Victoria”.

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Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said: “The community wanted the roundabout gone and I’m so glad we’ve been able to deliver on that promise and improve the journey right along Thompsons Road.”

Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said the road and rail projects kept Victorians in work during the coronavirus pandemic as well as eased congestion.

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By Nick Creely AFL South East (AFLSE) has announced the decision to cancel all of its junior football competitions across the region in 2020, joining fellow metropolitan leagues in making a joint call.

AFLSE was left with no alternative but to cancel football across the Frankston and Districts Junior Football League (FDJFL), South East Juniors (SEJ) and AFL South East Top-Age (AFLSETA) after the State Government announcement from Premier Daniel Andrews that metropolitan Melbourne would return to a Stage 3 lockdown from last Wednesday, 8 July.

All community sport is banned for the duration of the lockdown (at least six weeks) - effectively ending all forms of competition and training until Wednesday, 19 August at the earliest.

Given the statement from the Premier, and the current Covid-19 outbreak across Victoria, AFLSE decided that the current environment isn’t conducive to hosting safe and meaningful competitions this year.

Joining fellow metropolitan leagues - the Northern Football Netball League, Eastern Football Netball League, Essendon District Football League and Western Region Football League - AFL South East issued a joint-statement explaining the reasons behind the decision.

“The common view was shared that cancelling all competitions for the 2020 season was the only viable decision in the best interest of all clubs, participants, and the wider community,” the statement read.

“All leagues and their member clubs have a clear obligation to prioritise the health and safety of all participants and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as a duty to minimise the burden on all club volunteers

AFL South East announced the cancellation of all of its junior competitions for 2020. 183965 Picture: ROB CAREW during this unprecedented time.

“The leagues are committed to working closely with their member clubs, AFL Victoria and Netball Victoria to manage the associated issues related to the cancellation of all 2020 competitions and working towards a return to play next season.

“We wish to take this opportunity to thank all clubs, players, parents, volunteers, officials, umpires and league partners for their patience, support and understanding throughout these challenging times.

“Please stay safe and we urge all associated with our respective communities to heed the advice and regulations in place by order of the State Government.”

AFL Victoria’s head of south east Victoria, Richard Black, said the decision was a disappointing one to make, but the clear priority was the health and safety of the community.

“Whilst we are disappointed to cancel junior football this year, the health and well-being of the community has always been our top priority,” he said.

“Covid-19 has presented a very unique set of circumstances and we need to ensure that our participants and volunteers emerge from this pandemic in a healthy state.

“We look forward to working with our clubs to create a safe and healthy environment for all members and volunteers as we put plans in place for 2021.”

AFLSE chief operating officer Shaun Connell thanked all junior clubs for the important role they have played throughout the challenging Covid-19 journey so far.

“The last few months have been unprecedented in terms of managing community sport and I would like to thank the leaders of our clubs for being engaged in the process,” he said.

“All clubs understand the associated challenges and impact that Covid-19 has had and were very open and balanced with their views.

Both AFLSE and the clubs have a clear obligation to protect participants, volunteers, officials, umpires, supporters, and their families during these times.”

In other local football and netball news, the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC) last Thursday also announced its decision to abandon the 2020 season for all junior football and netball.

A statement on the competition’s Facebook page read, in part: “Whilst this announcement will understandably disappoint many, half of the league’s clubs have been directly impacted by the return to Covid-19 related Stage 3 conditions. In dealing with the uncertainty beyond the six-week lockdown period, it was agreed that a clear direction from the league to its members, volunteers and supporters was needed regarding the 2020 season. This now gives the ability for all those involved in the WGFNC to turn their focus towards the 2021 competition, which promises to be the best build-up to a season in years. From now until then, clubs may choose to organise practice matches amongst themselves, should the restrictions permit them to be played and AFL Gippsland will assist those clubs in any way possible.”

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QUIZ NUMBER 1722 1. WHO has kicked the most career AFL goals?

2. WHO won more Wimbledon singles tennis titles — Rod Laver or John Newcombe?

3. WHICH cricketer captained three states in the Sheffield Shield?

4. WHO in 1912 became Australia’s first female Olympic gold medallist?

5. WHICH Aussie scored a stunning win over world number 1 Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2014?

6. WITH which English soccer club did the legendary George Bestmake his name?

7. WHICH West Indian cricket star went 58 Test innings before recording his first ‘duck’?

8. WHAT colour card does a soccer referee show a player if he is sending him off?

9. WHICH Australian made an unsuccessful challenge on world boxing middleweight champion Carlos Monzon’s crown in 1974?

10. WHICH AFL star kicked over 100 goals in a season three times for South Melbourne?

11. IN what year did Kiwi score a memorable Melbourne Cup win?

12. WHICH is the only Olympics at which Australia failed to win a medal?

13. WHO pushed his car over the finish line to win the World Drivers’ Championship in 1959?

14. WHICH English cricketer led a rebel tour to South Africa early in 1990?

15. WHICH cricket-playing nation went 44 Tests without a win between 1929 and 1955?

16. WHICH star batsman was dropped from the Aussie cricket team late in 2005 only to come back and become vice-captain?

17. WHO beat Australia’s Greg Norman in a play-off for the 1984 US Open golf title?

18. OF what duration are rounds in professional boxing matches?

19. WHICH Australian Olympic cycling champion died tragically in a road race in 1958?

20. WHICH Australian cricketer took 16 wickets in his very first Test match?

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The VFL has officially been abandoned for 2020 after a meeting held with the remaining clubs last Wednesday, 8 July.

While the Casey Demons pulled the pin on the season only a few days earlier, becoming the first VFL club to do so, AFL Victoria scrapped its plans for a 1 August start to the season due to the worsening health conditions in the Victorian community.

With metropolitan Melbourne returning to Stage 3 restrictions for six weeks after a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, AFL Victoria acknowledged that getting a season up and running would be too great a task.

AFL Victoria is continuing to meet with VFLW clubs to progress the 2020 VFLW Super Series, with the new-look format aiming to still be held in September, but will only do so based off State Government advice in regards to returning to play and train in a safe envrionment.

AFL head of talent and state league competitions Tristan Salter said the decision was incredibly difficult.

After consultations with the VFL clubs and a variety of scenarios being considered, it simply proved too great a challenge.

“All levels of the game across Victoria have been impacted by the health pandemic this year and the second wave of restrictions has made it difficult to conduct a fair and equitable season while preserving the integrity of the VFL competition,” Salter said.

“We acknowledge this is very disappointing news for the players, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans of the VFL Competition and commend every VFL club who has worked tirelessly to ensure a united approach to the outcome of the 2020 season.

“Following the updated restrictions announced by Victoria State Government, we explored many scenarios as to how we could still proceed with a condensed season in a non-traditional format. Ultimately it provided too great a challenge for all involved.”

The Dandenong Stingrays and Gippsland Power are hoping to still get on the field in 2020. 195934 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS With the VFL season done and dusted, there are still doubts over the potential of a season start of the NAB League, which was slated to begin on 22 August, and was announced only days prior to the six-week lockdown.

However, with regional areas of Victoria exempt from the lockdown, and the NAB League already set to split its 12 clubs into Metro and Country divisions, there is still a chance that could still feature as planned, with options for the metropolitan clubs to still be assessed.

It would give AFL clubs a small window of opportunity to get a look at potential players before the AFL National and Rookie drafts.

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Jungle drums are beating By sports editor Russell Bennett At a time when the community has had to go largely without the thrill of cheering on its local sporting heroes, Jungle Edge - one of the region’s favourite horses - has provided genuine reason to smile.

Cranbourne-based pair, trainer Mick Bell and jockey Jade Darose are just two of the key local cogs driving Jungle Edge, which thrived in the heavy conditions to win the feature at Caulfield on Saturday, the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100 metres.

It’s hard to imagine a more popular win, and Bell told the Star News just why - with connections to local footy clubs including Cranbourne, Devon Meadows, Pakenham, Kooweerup, and Garfield.

One of Jungle Edge’s owners is none other than one of the greatest local footy players to ever step foot on to a field in the south-east Cranbourne spearhead Marc Holt.

“And he’s got connections to Devon Meadows footy club, which I was involved in; and I grew up in Kooweerup and he’s got connections with the Kooweerup footy club; he’s got connections with the Pakenham footy club and the Garfield footy club... he’s just followed everywhere,” Bell explained.

“He’s just made us all feel a little bit more normal in very abnormal times.

“He’s a fantastic horse, and he always has a red-hot go.

“People have followed his journey all the way through. A lot of times, when he’s run placings in big races, he’s paid $8 for the place, so anyone who’s followed him would be so far in front over such a long time. He’s brought the quaddie home that many times it’s not funny!”

The nine-year-old put in another vintage display on Saturday, with Darose on board, to claim the $76,800 to-the-winner Sir John Monash by three quarters of a length from Godolphin runner Viridine - boosting his career prizemoney to over $1.75m.

Bell is the first to admit that Saturday’s conditions suited his charge perfectly.

“Everyone has themselves convinced that as soon as it rains, he’s going to win for sure,” he said with his trademark laugh.

“It doesn’t quite work like that, of course, but you’d almost think that’s true!”

Bell explained that every time Jungle Edge runs, he stops connections and race fans alike throughout the south east in their tracks - even Holt, himself.

“There was one time he won where Holty had already kicked eight or nine, and it came over the electronic scoreboard at Cranbourne that he’d won, and Holty fist pumped the air and kicked another two!” Bell said.

“There’ve been times where the horse has been racing and the crowd will turn away from watching the game and go in and watch the race on the TV in the social rooms. “He’s just that kind of horse. The whole thing is a feel good story, but it’s just amazing exactly how much of a feel good story it really is.”

And Bell knows better than anyone just how closely Jungle Edge’s fortunes are followed.

“A lot of my family live in Bendigo these days, and one of my brothers is a copper up there,” he said.

“The cops have a punters club, and they don’t know anything about racing but they just keep backing Jungle Edge.

“It’ll be one guy’s turn and they’ll have a couple of hundred dollars they have to bet with, and they’ll put the lot on him or take him in a trifecta. Let’s just say I think I’m right if I get a ticket up that way now!”

Bell said, with Saturday’s result, Jungle Edge has now saluted a handful of times at Group 3 level - in addition to numerous placings in

Jungle Edge stormed to another famous win in heavy conditions at Caulfield on Saturday.

Group 1 and Group 2 races.

“That’s the thing about this horse - he always brings his ‘A’ game,” Bell said.

“He very rarely runs poorly. He jumps, puts himself right there, and has a go.

“With his style of racing - the heavier it gets, he doesn’t go any slower and it makes hard for the other horses to run him down.

“That’s the basic formula, and it’s just turned out that he’s never won on a good track but he never saw a good track until he was in open class. He’s done things like run second to Redzel on a Good 4 and they broke the old Randwick record.

“He’s run against so many good horses there’s always some champion he runs into, but he sees them off. Most of them are retired or have gone to stud by now.”

Bell explained his charge’s longevity.

“Because I look for the soft and wet tracks, it’s a lot easier on their legs and so that’s probably some of it,” he said.

“I never got him until he was five (and) he was well into his four-year-old year before he kicked off his career.

“It’s just an absolutely amazing horse with an even more amazing story.

“When I first got him and he just started winning down here my wife (Bev) was still alive and she was fighting breast cancer, and he won a couple of races where she was able to go along. He’s just a real spirit-lifter, and now he’s doing it for the whole of Victoria.

“There are other parts to his story that people don’t know, too.

“When we bought the horse, there was a guy named Ian Daire who went in it and he didn’t tell his wife.

“It had one more start up there for the Stricklands before we bought him down and unfortunately he died suddenly of a heart attack, so Ian never got to see the horse race down here.

“His family found out they were the owners of a horse, and they’ve raced with that share.

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Jade Darose was all smiles after her win in the Group 3 Sir John Monash Stakes.

“He’s just brought so much joy to people, this horse. I don’t say this likely - he’s like a gift from God.” And Bell was full of praise for his longtime stable rider Darose for finally getting the chance to win on Jungle Edge.

“I trained part-time from 22 until my early 40s, and then I had a 14-year break but in the five years I’ve been back with the license she’s been my regular track rider,” Bell said.

“It just didn’t work out that she was ever on the horse early days, and then it was hard to get her on the horse because of the types of races he ran in.

“She’s always been my stable rider for my other horses, and I’d promised her a ride on Edge before he was finished but it wasn’t looking like it was ever going to happen.

“She stuck solid and now she rides him the best out of anyone.”

After Jungle Edge’s latest win on Saturday, Bell brought up the intriguing prospect of what

just might happen if he was given a chance in the latest race that’s captured the nation’s attention - The Everest.

“The ATC (Australian Turf Club) hold a slot and what I’m bucking for is to try and convince them to give him their slot because of all the publicity and the story that’d go with it,” he said.

“I’ve seen the race develop because I’ve been there for every Everest so far. The race has captured the imagination of Sydney, so to even get a runner in it is a big thing, but one fault it has is that it’s seen to be a bit elitist. If the 12 best sprinters run in it, we’re there for sure but that doesn’t necessarily work out to that.

“I like Sydney, but they’re very parochial up there so I’m teasing them a bit.

“If the ATC gives us a slot, I’ll change his colours to the big V’s! Let them beat us.

“I know if he runs in it he’ll run ok - it’s just about getting a chance.”

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By Nick Creely The Southside Flyers have secured the signatures of three of their most important players in the WNBL, with star trio Sara Blicavs, skipper Jenna O’Hea and star shooting guard Bec Cole re-committing for WNBL 2020/21.

Blicavs - who was a major part of the Flyers’ stunning grand final push - said the hunger to go one better this season is one of the major reasons to once again suit up for the team.

“Signing with the Flyers again was a nobrainer,” she told the club’s website.

“The culture and the professionalism this team brings, mixed with the happiness, joy and fun I get from being involved with this wonderful club just made my decision so easy.

“I’m super excited to get things going with Southside and hopefully this year you’ll see us go one better and win the championship. I was incredibly disappointed in the loss of the grand final, as we all were, which if anything, has only made us hungrier.”

Flyers coach Cheryl Chambers is thrilled Blicavs is staying with the Flyers and believes that the best is yet to come from her.

“Sara had a fantastic 2019/20 season, but we really think her best is still to come,” she explained.

“She can knock (down) the three, shoots the pull-up, and is also improving her get-to-therack options.

“I’m delighted to have her playing for the Flyers in the upcoming season. She’s a vibrant, happy person as well as an extremely hard worker and a pleasure to coach.”

Cole, who had an excellent debut year in the inaugural Southside season, is also ready and raring to go after signing on.

“I loved my first season with the Flyers - it was not just about the on-court success, it was

such a great team and group of teammates to be around,” she said.

“We enjoyed the season; it was hard work but also a lot of fun and I feel very fortunate to be part of the Flyers.

“Unfortunately the on-court success didn’t carry through the grand final series but, while disappointing, just adds to the desire in 20-21.

“Now it is about working hard and going one better this season.”

Cole was runner-up in the WNBL MVP and was selected in the All-Star five while playing for the Dandenong Rangers in 2019, and continued her terrific form and was selected in the Opals’ squad for the Tokyo Olympics.

Inspirational captain O’Hea will also go around again in 2020/21, with the highly-successful Australian star on top of her game as she enters yet another season.

A dual-WNBL championship player, O’Hea has played both in the WNBA and for Australia’s national team, which she previously captained.

Chambers said she was absolutely delighted to have O’Hea on for another season, and hopes that the champion player can once again lead her side to great heights.

“We are obviously thrilled Jenna has committed to the Flyers for the upcoming season,” Chambers said.

“We all know what a great player she is (she’s) an important player for our team and she is also a wonderful leader. A true role model, her work on and off the court sets the standards and tone for everyone at the Flyers.”

The Flyers’ 12-player roster for the upcoming season must be finalised before the first round in late November, with the WNBL season to tip-off on the weekend of 20 to 22 November, with the grand final series to be played from 25 to 31 March in 2021.

Southside Flyers star Sara Blicavs has re-signed.

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Powerful and progressive: the new Kia Sorento The new Kia Sorento is powerful, progressive and versatile.

The fourth generation of Kia’s flagship SUV is designed and engineered to take on everything life throws at it.

The new Sorento is the first vehicle to be based on Kia’s new-generation midsize SUV platform. Paired with a larger body to maximise cargo and luggage space, the platform ensures the Sorento is one of the most versatile and spacious three-row SUVs on the road.

The new model offers greater fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and higher performance than its predecessors.

Exterior design The concept of ‘refined boldness’ inspired Kia’s designers, who sought to maintain the robust, tough-looking aesthetic of earlier generations of Sorento, while applying a greater degree of refinement and elegance, and even a sense of sportiness.

Its bodywork incorporates sharp lines and creases - noticeably more sculpted than its more round-edged predecessor. With more contemporary geometric details and more swept-back, elongated proportions, the result is a more confident, more mature and more desirable design than ever.

The front of the Sorento evolves with a new interpretation of Kia’s hallmark ‘tiger nose’ grille, displaying a wider shape which organically wraps around the integrated headlamps on each side. The headlamps themselves feature a new ‘tiger eye’ LED daytime running light, adding extra focus to the design by depicting the intense impression of the lines around a tiger’s eyes.

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The Kia Sorento offers higher performance than its predecessors. around twin digital displays in the dashboard.

The 12.3-inch digital driver instrument cluster is twinned with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system at the centre of the dashboard. These display information clearly within the driver’s line of sight, and create an innovative wide-screen user experience.

The car’s many functions can also be controlled with new haptic buttons on either side of the screen, which also feature further down the dashboard for the climate control system. The focal point of the dashboard is the eye-catching vertical ventilation stack, with a chrome-effect surround that extends onto the centre console below.

Technology Depending on specification, the cabin incor-

porates Kia’s latest 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, offering audio-visual navigation, and a new 12.3-inch high-resolution digital instrument cluster. Combined, the two twin digital displays deliver information to the driver with absolute clarity.

The new Sorento also offers Kia’s innovative UVO Connect telematics system (not available in Australia), connecting drivers by providing invaluable information via the in-car touchscreen and on their smartphone.

Featuring Kia Live services and accessible through the optional 10.25-inch LCD widescreen, the system displays live traffic information, weather forecasts, points of interest, and details of potential on- and off-street parking (including price, location and parking availability). UVO Connect also enables drivers to send route directions to their car

before a journey, and check the location of their vehicle at any time.

The infotainment system also allows Bluetooth smartphone pairing for two phones concurrently, enabling separate phones to be used for, for instance, phone calls and music, while front passengers can also plug in their mobile devices via two USB chargers.

Safety Kia’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) help to reduce many of the inherent hazards and stresses of driving, protecting occupants and other road users on every journey.

Depending on specification, the ADAS range in the new Sorento includes Kia’s latest Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA) technology with pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle detection. This also detects oncoming traffic when making a turn at a junction.

The Sorento is also available with Blind-spot View Monitor (BVM), Surround View Monitor (SVM) and Blind-spot Collision-avoid Assist (BCA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Smart Cruise Control with Stop&Go (SCC) and Navigation-based SCC (NSCC), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and Highway Driving Assist (HDA).

Kia’s ‘level two’ autonomous driving technology, Lane Following Assist (LFA), controls acceleration, braking and steering depending on the vehicles in front. LFA operates between speeds of 0 and 180 kph, using camera and radar sensors to maintain a safe distance from the car in front, while monitoring road markings to keep the Sorento in the centre of its lane.

For more on the new Kia Sorrento see the team at Berwick Kia, 12-16 Kangan Drive.

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