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Win a $250 Trollbeads gift voucher See Page 5w Celebrate the best this region has to offer by supporting Casey’s small businesses this festive season. From food to gifts, outings to homewares, our local businesses have what you need. Dive into our Christmas in Casey wrap to find out more! Pictured: Leah at Casey Central Shopping Centre with her children Jobe and Lyla, looking ‘merry and bright’. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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For the person who has everything, get them a memory to cherish this Christmas. After gaining a strong following in Europe, the US and Asia, Trollbeads have landed at Fountain Gate and are set to inspire and delight gift buyers for every occasion. “Trollbeads encapsulate memories,” explains Jono Gelfand, co-CEO of Trollbeads Australia New Zealand. “All of our beads have got very special meanings, and every story has a bead,” coCEO Mikkel Monberg added. This means that no matter the occasion, no matter the memory, whenever your loved one looks at their Trollbeads bracelet, ring, necklace or earrings, they’ll recall the warmth and love of the story. Trollbeads are made to the highest standards of quality. All products are hand-finished in Denmark, and the Murano glass used comes from Venice. As well, the silver used is 925 sterling silver. But they’re not unattainable, Mr Gelfand said; rather, these highly detailed pieces are an affordable piece of luxury. Trollbeads jewellery is componentrybased, meaning each piece can be mixed and matched with others for a look that’s as unique as its wearer. In fact, communities have sprung up on Facebook and Instagram for wearers to share their bespoke creations. For those looking to give back this Christmas, Trollbeads presents Unique Beads. These beads are truly one-of-a-kind, created by artists in developing countries who are taught
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Fins and food Iconic family business Lots of Fins has just celebrated one year in their new premises on Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. Owner Paul Furlong, who has 30 years’ experience in fish keeping, said the move was necessary to cater for their clients. “We just found we’ve been so popular, the premise was too small. We wanted to expand to offer a bigger range of aquariums and fish supplies.” Lots of Fins offers a range of products, from small tanks ideal for families and children, through to bigger aquariums for enthusiasts. Paul said the shop offers many breeds of rare fish and underwater plants. “Without a shadow of a doubt, we have the biggest range of fish in Melbourne - over 300 species. We have a big range of aquatic live plants including lots of rare and unusual
Paul Furlong at Lots of Fins in Narre Warren. things.” There are over 20 display tanks for customers to marvel at while they make their decisions. Visitors can dine with the fishes too at the in-house Driftwood Cafe, enjoying a meal
surrounded by the ambience and calm of the aquariums. Refreshing smoothies, quality coffee, hot food and sweet treats will satisfy any hungry tummy.Meanwhile, people from all over Victoria and even interstate travel to Narre Warren to see Lots of Fins, drawn, Paul said, by its reputation, experience and the quality of its products. “To come and visit is an experience in itself, and every person is amazed when they come into the shop. It’s an enjoyment just to browse,” he said. Visit Lots of Fins at 96 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. The store is open 7 days a week, 10am to 6pm and 9pm on Fridays. Find out more at www.lotsoffinsaquarium.com.au, and learn more about Paul’s charity, Revive the Kids at www.revivethekids.com.au.
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Bringing hope By Anthony Byrne MP, Federal Member for Holt On Friday 4 December I had a wonderful opportunity to place a gift under the Christmas tree located in the foyer of the Prime Minister’s office in Canberra. These gifts are then provided to charities who then give them to those in the community living in challenging personal or financial circumstances. 2020 has been a remarkably challenging year. It’s important, after such a year, to offer hope and encouragement to those who have sacrificed so much particularly the people of Melbourne and Victoria. Christmas, with its important spiritual overtones and meaning, the lovely decorations and important rituals like decorating and placing gifts under the tree offer the opportunity to heal and look forward with hope. That’s why I was so happy to be able to place this little gift under the tree. My special thanks to the staff at the Prime Minister’s office who facilitated this visit and the Leader of the Opposition’s Office for their help.
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy festive season. Anthony Byrne MP Federal Member for Holt
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This year on Channel 9’s The Block, Queensland couple Jimmy and Tam embraced the brief of building, designing and styling a 1950s-inspired home. The mid century facade of the re-located house was originally built in the 1950s and Jimmy and Tam found designing and styling for this era to be to their advantage. It was wonderful to see this celebrated mid century history re-located and re-imagined by The Block producers, when there are many modernist and period homes being demolished across Melbourne for new developments.The Palm Springs influence of the original architecture sets the tone of the home before you make your way through to the modern extension. Jimmy and Tam have shared their fabulous style, with bold ideas in their design and styling throughout this spectacular Brighton home.We loved having Tam visit our Brighton store as she looked to include a Slim Aarons print in her beautiful bedroom. Iconic vintage photographer Slim Aarons captured glamorous jetsetters and beautiful people living fabulous lives during the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties. These large-scale photographs create a gallery-like focal point in a room, bringing sundrenched nostalgia, spectacular locations, glamour and fun into your space. Framing To a T are Melbourne’s largest stockists of Slim Aarons photographic prints, with each Slim beautifully custom framed. Tam knew exactly where to come to purchase a large-scale vintage photograph to complete
Jimmy and Tam in the master bedroom. her space. We were delighted to have The Block contestants shop small and shop local, visiting Framing To a T for not only framed art but also our TV-Mirrors. Tam’s use of colour creates character and warmth in each space. When introducing art to their interiors, Jimmy and Tam have loved Slim Aarons photography to bring vintage glamour and a beautiful mood to their home. Slim Aarons prints work beautifully with their colour palettes and the vintage photography from the 1950s creates a story throughout the home.Framing To a T offers premium quality, authentic photographic prints from the Slim Aarons archives, owned and housed by Getty Images, custom framed in-house by our team of expert picture framers. Shop our Slim Aarons prints in stores and online or get in touch if we can assist you with sourcing and custom framing the perfect Slim for your home or creative space.
Hay fever top tips By Andrew Leslie, pharmacist Blooms The Chemist Casey Central If longer days, flowering meadows, little ducklings and the sound of birdsong strikes fear into your heart, do not fear as you are not alone. Avoidance Tree pollen has certainly exploded, and November saw the start of grass pollen release. So on those extreme windy days avoid unnecessary outdoor adventures. But if the kids are dragging you outdoors, use a nasal douche and eye rinse as soon as you’re back indoors, change your clothes and jump in the shower. Prevention If you know this time of year spells disaster for you and the littlies, have your treatment plan and options ready to go. There have also been some groundbreaking developments in natural and probiotics products. One probiotic study has indicated a 70 per cent reduction in asthma symptoms in children. Treatment When those symptoms hit don’t delay it’s much better to start your treatment as early as possible, not just for your relief but to also settle down that out of control immune system. Treatment in this category is varied, can often require multiple targeted products and are not suitable for everyone. There are certainly options available for children, though some more appropriate than others.
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Supporting local As retail and hospitality businesses reopen across Victoria, Casey Council is providing ongoing support through the Expanded Outdoor Dining program and is encouraging community members to eat, drink and shop locally. With funding provided through the Victorian Government’s $58 million Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package, Casey Council is assisting local businesses to create unique outdoor spaces whilst also delivering three pop up dining precincts for residents to enjoy over the summer months. To be established in High Street and Kempson Walk in Berwick, Webb Street in Narre Warren and High Street in Cranbourne from mid December, the pop-up spaces will provide the community with a vibrant shopping and dining experience.
Casey residents will be able to get all their Christmas shopping done in the one place, while also enjoying a bite to eat! All precincts will be family friendly spaces with Covid-19 safe measures in place. Visitors are encouraged to follow restrictions and be mindful of some temporary changed traffic conditions, such as reduced car parking and lowered speed limits, which have been implemented to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. Hospitality businesses looking to expand their outdoor dining space can still apply for Casey Council’s free Expanded Outdoor Dining permit. For more information please visit the City of Casey website.
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Legend in town to say g’day Australian sporting royalty Allan Border toured through Pakenham and Clyde North ahead of the launch of his brand new television series. The legendary cricketer, who is widely regarded as the best captain in Australian cricket history, was in town to film scenes for the upcoming series ‘On the Road with Allan Border’. AB, as he’s colloquially known, visited the Lifestyle Berwick Waters retirement village - the major partner of the show - on Friday 4 December to meet with some long-time fans. “It really warms the heart to be out here,” he told Star News. For the full story, grab a copy of this week’s Gazette. Allan Border with young cricketer Zac Webb in Clyde North. 222766 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
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Night lights terror By Jessica Anstice A man used a wooden garden stake to threaten two young women who were innocently looking at Christmas lights in Clyde North about 10.30pm on Sunday 6 December. Footage, shared to social media by one of the 19-year-old victims, Billie Bruce, showed the man running towards the vehicle in which the women were inside of in an attempt to harm them with his newly-found weapon. Ms Bruce and her friend were driving down Thoroughbred Drive in Clydevale Estate that night when the man jumped in front of her vehicle and yelled. Concerned for the man’s safety, she revered her car and slightly wound down the passenger window to see if he needed any help. “From there, he continued to tell me I needed to ‘man up’ and get out of the car and fight him,” she recalled. “He tried opening the passenger door which thankfully my doors lock automatically.” Following the initial encounter, the pair continued to drive around the estate to look at Christmas lights. Before they knew it, the man had reappeared and was spotted ripping a garden stake out from the ground. He allegedly chased after Ms Bruce’s car and attempted to enter it. After taking a wrong turn in an attempt to escape the terrifying situation, Ms Bruce parked in a dead-end street. “When I went to turn around I noticed a car was right behind me. Somehow within 10 minutes he had gotten his car with his partner and tried to find us which he was successful at,” she said. “He blocked us in and got out of the car with the garden stake in hand. His partner
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A man used a wooden garden stake to threaten two young women who were innocently looking at Christmas lights in Clyde North about on Sunday 6 December. screamed at us to ‘run away’. “I drove over the gutter as he was, by the looks of it, wanting to spear the stake through the window which his partner thankfully held him off from doing.” In the video, Ms Bruce screamed “no, please no”, as the man excited his vehicle and ran towards her car. She described the man as bald with a black or dark brown beard, between 30 and 35-yearsold and wearing baggy shorts, a grey jacket or jumper and thongs at the time. “At the time of the incident I was genuinely
fearing for my life, the man did not seem like he had any good intentions,” she said. “After the incident happened and I had pulled over on the main road to call the police, I was petrified as he was in his car and could easily find us. Ever since then I keep looking over my shoulder more than usual while driving, even today during the day. “I think this is going to affect me for a very, very long time, even though it is Christmas time, that doesn’t stop someone with bad intentions. I don’t think I’m going to be going out driving at night for a very, very long time.”
Raided: Mongols operation hits home By Mitchell Clarke Residential properties in Clyde North and Pakenham, with alleged links to a notorious bikie gang, have been raided as part of a national operation. Six people were arrested and 14 firearms were seized in Victoria as part of the National Day of Action targeting the Mongols Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) on Thursday 3 December. Those arrested have since been charged with a raft of drug, firearms, weapons and explosives offences. None resisted arrest, police say. Police also served Firearm Prohibition Orders (FPO) on 12 OMCG members and conducted a number of further compliance checks. A number of items, including cash, drugs, firearms and explosives, were also allegedly seized from various addresses. Crime Command acting Assistant Com-
missioner Mick Frewen said the group was responsible for “serious and high offending” such as homicides, non-fatal shootings, extortion, drug trafficking and serious assault. In Victoria alone, the Mongols have allegedly been linked to a number of firearms incidents including multiple homicides and non-fatal shootings over the past 15 months. “These activities bring immense harm to communities across Australia and often significantly impacts innocent people who have no links to the OMCG,” A/AC Frewen said. The National Day of Action, coordinated by National Task Force Morpheus, involved police from across Australia including the Echo Taskforce, Public Order Response and the Dog Squad. A/AC Frewen said it was “imperative” that law enforcement agencies across Australia continue to work to together to target OMCGs, including the Mongols.
“Organised criminal groups such as the Mongols aren’t a state-based problem, they remain a significant issue for law enforcement right across Australia and days of action such as this one provides the ideal opportunity for us to work together to target their offending and also gather intelligence,” he said. “The members of National Task Force Morpheus are committed to disrupting and dismantling the criminal networks linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs and will do everything within their powers to protect the community from the dangers outlaw motorcycle gangs pose. “It’s important that criminal organisations such as the Mongols are held accountable for their criminal actions and this week shows that police will actively work to disrupt their activities.” Anyone with information about OMCG activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
A stationary police unit, sitting at the boom gates on Hallam South Road in Hallam, were front row spectators to a burnout show on Monday 30 November. A vehicle, who was leaving the railway station car park, failed to see the police car and decided to “give it a bit”. That caused the rear end of the vehicle to kick out loosing traction and performing a fish tail burnout. The vehicle was quickly intercepted by the police unit, who caught it all live. The male driver admitted to the burnout straight away. Checks conducted found the vehicle’s registration to be suspended. The man’s vehicle was immediately impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1002 and he will be attending court at a later date to face relevant charges.
Quit horsing around The Endeavour Hills nightshift ladies had to wrangle some runaways of the equine kind after four horses bolted in Hallam on Sunday night, 6 December. The naughty horses, spurred on by ringleader Wazza, escaped the lush confines of their paddock and enjoyed a few hours of horsing around through the streets surrounding Belgrave-Hallam Road until police put an end to their fun. Assisted by some very kind members of the public, the police van and a piece of rope, the cheeky escapees were herded to the Eumemmerring Creek Reserve and detained until their worried owners arrived. A council ranger said a dog was on the loose near their paddock which may have spooked the horses.
Bye bye licence A 25-year-old disqualified driver was finally forced off the road after his beloved red Audi was impounded on the weekend. Police observed the vehicle driving on Corrigans Road, Cranbourne East, around 8.50pm on Saturday 5 December. The driver produced an international driver licence, however further enquiries revealed he was disqualified from obtaining a Victorian licence and driving in Victoria due to demerit points. The Clyde North man said goodbye to his vehicle for 30 days at a cost of $950.
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Drunk rapist jailed By Mitchell Clarke A drunk Narre Warren South man, who raped a woman in her own bed, has been jailed. Silvester Sor, 26, was sentenced in the County Court on 3 December, charged with one count of rape. The court heard Sor and his victim were known to each other and in early 2017, had been in a month-long casual relationship. Once that ended, the pair remained friends and in July 2017 they partied together at a Ringwood nightclub with a group of friends. Sor spent the night at his sober victim’s house, who woke at 7am to find him raping her. Court documents reveal the victim yelled at him to “get off”, which prompted him to immediately stop and apologise, stating: “I’m sorry. I don’t know what I was doing. You grabbed me like you wanted me”. The visibly distraught victim reported the matter to police on the same day, after confid-
ing to her friends. Sor was arrested the next day. According to court documents, Sor told police he was intoxicated during the night, but by the time he went to bed, “he knew what he was doing”. He knew she was asleep at the time of penetration, as she was lying still, with her arms by her side, court documents stated. The court heard the crime left his victim “struggling to enjoy life”, and as a result, she suffers from depression, anxiety and panic attacks and nightmares. In sentencing Judge Anne Hassan said rape was an “inherently serious offence”. “It is always a crime which involves the violation of a person’s body and a person’s right to sexual and physical autonomy,” she said. “The message must be sent that women set their own sexual boundaries and there is no situation where it is ok to disrespect or ignore another person’s right to sexual freedom and autonomy.”
However Judge Hassan said the incident was “very brief” and described it as “opportunistic, impulsive and not pre-meditated”. She added that Sor had expressed shame for betraying and hurting his friend. In addition, a newspaper article, which labelled Sor as a “fiend” and allowed readers to publicly refer to him as a “mole, a rat and a scumbag”, caused some “unnecessary distress”, the court heard. “You have committed a serious crime which is a legitimate topic of public discussion and which will inevitably attract some degree of public uproar,” Judge Hassan said. Despite that, she said she would “allow some modest mitigation of sentence” in the exercise of her discretion. Sor was sentenced to two years imprisonment and must serve one year before he is eligible for parole. He was not placed on the sex offender registry.
Feline like a furry friend? Kitten season is officially underway, and the Lost Dogs’ Home in Cranbourne is bracing for a large number of furry felines to arrive under their care. It’s now the time of year when cats typically give birth, meaning animal shelters and rescue groups will become flooded with homeless litters. The Lost Dogs’ Home currently has approximately 550 cats and kittens under its care, but those numbers are projected to increase dramatically as the warmer days and
nights become more consistent. Cat owners should ensure their moggy is desexed, which according to the Homes’, isn’t the norm. “Desexing your cat is an important part of responsible cat ownership which sadly not enough people are participating in,” spokesperson Suzana Talevski said. Ms Talevski added the next best way to help was to adopt or foster a kitten. “We really wouldn’t be able to do the work we do without our fantastic network of foster Kittens at the Lost Dogs’ Home in search of carers,” she said. a furever home.
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Drugs stash By Mitchell Clarke A Clyde North drug dealer, who was “fiercely addicted” to meth, has been jailed, after a police raid located drugs, weapons and cash stashed throughout a house, including in a bird aviary. Ryan Campbell, 30, was sentenced in the County Court on Wednesday 2 December, after pleading guilty to five charges, including trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. He was also charged with trafficking a drug of dependence, cultivating a narcotic plant and possessing a drug of dependence. The court heard police executed a search warrant at a property in the early hours of 7 February 2020. Police seized a range of drugs including seven zip lock bags of meth, a bag of cocaine, 10 bottles of Butanediol, as well as two knuckle dusters, a taser and knives. More than $2000, believed to be the proceeds of crime, was also found in the study, court documents state. CCTV captured the moment Campbell’s coaccused ran to a bird aviary to hide three bags of meth, portable scales and $295 in cash. The court heard Campbell has a relevant prior history, and was caught trafficking meth in 2015 and 2018. In sentencing Judge Fiona Todd said Campbell’s rehabilitation would depend entirely on his capacity to grapple with addiction. She added that his offending appeared to have been motivated by his addiction and Campbell had “no desire” to accumulate wealth. But the court heard Campbell had the “unwavering support” of his family. Judge Todd sentenced Campbell to four years and one month in prison with a non-parole period of two years and four months. Campbell has already served 299 days in pre-sentence detention.
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Thumbs Up! To the amazing staff that cared for me at Casey Hospital. Thanks!
Thumbs Down! To Judges that keep letting out idiots back into society for the umpteenth time for offences and only giving bonds or community service. They re offend and it’s a bloody circle. Time to lock up or snuff out!
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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Sunday 6 December, a story was published across Star News Facebook pages about a horrifying daylight road rage attack in Narre Warren. Six people are wanted by police. Here is how our readers reacted online: Chris Currie: Cowards. Lisa Carter: Disgusting, not even safe in your own car anymore. Linda Churchill: No gang problem in Victoria just ask Dan. Emma Kendell: And this is why I dislike driving by myself at night! Aleasha Everard: Why didn’t they lock doors? On Tuesday 8 December, a story was shared to the Star News Facebook page about a man who allegedly threatened two girls looking at Christmas lights. Here is how our readers reacted online: Donna Agius: My worst fear. Rebecca Halliwell: I watched the video, those girls were truly terrified. Kylie Smith: Hope the w****r gets charged.
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Thanks for the coffees By Cam Lucadou-Wells Casey ex-mayor Sam Aziz has denied being paid by a Narre Warren North developer under the guise of wedding presents, a wedding cake, bunches of flowers and coffees, an IBAC inquiry has alleged. In tapped calls played at the Operation Sandon hearing on 1 December, Mr Aziz and his friend and Jim’s Group ex-CEO ‘Tino’ Grossi spoke what IBAC alleges was “code” for payments of up to $45,000 from developer Zlatimir Kostic. Mr Aziz denied at the hearing that he “extorted” Mr Kostic who sought to halve lot sizes in the Kostic Boulevard estate about the same time in 2018. The amendment led to an estimated $14 million windfall for the developer, according to Casey planners, IBAC heard. Mr Aziz said he raised the issue with council officers and then had “no more involvement”. “I don’t extort money from anyone and, no, in this instance absolutely not. “I had no financial arrangement on any level with Mr Kostic. “I don’t believe that Mr Grossi had anything to do with any of Mr Kostic’s affairs with the City of Casey.” At IBAC, Mr Aziz said Mr Grossi “always spoke in code no matter what conversation we were having”. “Sometimes we would just have banter and it would go nowhere.” On 7 October 2018, Mr Aziz tells Mr Grossi that he asked someone for their “postal address for the invitation to the wedding” but the person seemed “pissed off at taking my call”. “I don’t want any surprises come February, that’s all,” Mr Aziz says. “We’re doing everything we can from our end. In fact, more than what we can.” Mr Aziz says it’s unfair for the person to
Sam Aziz arrives alone at Tino Grossi’s residence, 22 February 2019. accuse us of “delaying the production of the cake”. “I gave him, they gave him a full list of ingredients for this to come through.” Mr Grossi says: “At the end of the day, so long as he gives us a present for the wedding and everything. “In a couple of weeks he’s said he gonna give you the first present anyway cause he’s pretty excited about you getting married. “He’s committed to coming to the wedding or it’ll be worse for him.” At the hearing, Mr Aziz said he received a cash loan of about $25,000 from Mr Grossi to help finalise payment for his wedding reception. The loan was given at Mr Grossi’s house, not recorded, and had not yet been paid back, Mr Aziz said. It was offered “as a friend because he knew my financial circumstances were a bit tight”. “But I had no discussions whatsoever at any level with Mr Kostic about any kind of payment.”
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Mr Kostic attended Mr Aziz’s wedding with a gift of between $300 and $400, Mr Aziz told the hearing. In a series of calls with Mr Grossi, Mr Aziz discuss when he’ll receive his “wedding present”. On 19 October 2018, Mr Grossi asks if Mr Aziz wanted to come over that night to “choose your partner’s present” or at least to “have a look at half the present anyway”. At the hearing, Mr Aziz said he may have been referring to the $25,000 loan for wedding preparations. Mr Grossi may have been trying to conceal the payment from Mr Grossi’s spouse, who may not have been aware of the loan, Mr Aziz said. Three days later, Mr Aziz deposited $17,000 cash at a bank in Broadmeadows - which Mr Aziz told IBAC could have come from “other sources”. “There was cash going everywhere at the time because ... (of the) wedding.” IBAC alleged Mr Aziz deposited $20,000 at a Roxburgh Park ATM on 22 February 2019 -
three days after Casey councillors approved Mr Kostic’s proposal. The $20,000 had nothing to do with Mr Kostic or Mr Grossi, Mr Aziz said. “They could have been business income. They could have been Keno winnings again.” Mr Aziz also denied supplying Mr Kostic inside information from a meeting with Casey planning staff five days earlier. On the night of the council resolution, Mr Aziz texted “congratulations” to Mr Kostic’s hired planner Tom Radisich. Meanwhile, in a tapped phone call, Mr Aziz tells Mr Grossi he’s concerned that “our friend” may “renege”. He asks if the friend will “deliver the mail that we wanted him to deliver”. Later that evening, Mr Grossi tells Mr Aziz that ‘Zlat’ came over and “couldn’t stop thanking you for everything you’ve done for him. To help him get it through.” Next Friday, ‘Zlat’ was to come and bring Mr Grossi’s wife a “bunch of flowers just to say thank you” for “all the coffee she’s made for him”. “I guess I have to do the same because (she’s) probably made more coffees for me,” Mr Aziz replies. “Might bring you a little cake to celebrate.” In denying he received “bribe money”, Mr Aziz told IBAC that his wife joined him at the Grossi home that night and would have known about the transaction if it happened. They brought a bunch of flowers and a cake for an “occasion” that night. IBAC tabled surveillance photos of Mr Aziz arriving without his wife at the Grossi home after he received a text to “come over for a coffee at about 7.30”. “I said she may have been with me,” Mr Aziz told the inquiry. “She may not have been on that occasion, yes.”
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Geoff Leigh appears at the IBAC Operation Sandon inquiry on 3 December.
Inga Peulich was ‘expected’ to hand a developer’s briefing notes to thenPlanning Minister Matthew Guy in 2014, IBAC heard.
Peulich named in rezoning By Cam Lucadou-Wells Liberal ex-MP Inga Peulich was expected to “go into bat” for a developer during a push to rezone Green Wedge land in Baxter in 2014, an IBAC hearing has been told. At the time, developer Watsons was lobbying for 42 hectares of ex-farmland at Stotts Lane to be rezoned for housing. According to an email chain in February 2014, Watsons director Heath Woodman - son of IBAC witness John Woodman - prepared a briefing note on the matter. Watsons’ Liberal lobbyist Geoff Leigh was to “personally” hand-deliver the notes onto Ms Peulich, who was to pass them to then Planning Minister Matthew Guy, IBAC heard. “Would that be an appropriate thing to do?” IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich asked Mr Leigh. “It’s what the person that receives it does
with it after that,” Mr Leigh said. “People write to MPs and they often respond, come back ... Sometimes MPs do it because they think it’s in the economic interest.” Heath Woodman writes in an email to Mr Leigh requesting for Ms Peulich to make sure “we don’t have a problem with authorisation” from Mr Guy. “If you can reiterate this to her politely that would be great,” Mr Woodman wrote. Mr Leigh agreed “perhaps” with IBAC counsel assisting, Michael Tovey’s assertion that Mr Woodman expected Ms Peulich to be “going into bat for him on that issue”. “She may have or may not,” Mr Leigh told the inquiry. “But the point was the minister said no.” Mr Tovey asserted that Ms Peulich appeared “significantly involved” in Mr Leigh’s lobbying strategy for Stotts Lane. In a 2014 email, Mr Leigh sets out a detailed
strategy based on discussions with “Inga” and his business partner and ALP lobbyist Phil Staindl. “Will discuss with Inga a bit more tomorrow night.” Mr Tovey asserted: “Was it the case that she was significantly involved in assisting you with the strategy to be used in respect of the Stotts Lane?” “Not necessarily so at all,” Mr Leigh said. “Because Inga and I, if you check with anybody you like to know, often have serious disagreements about things. “With great respect, Mr Tovey, you’re making it out like there’s some sort of sinister game going on, and it’s not. “It’s just asking for someone’s advice.” Mr Leigh said there was an element of “bluff” in the email. “Mrs Peulich probably thought it was economically it was something worth pursu-
ing based on her own community’s benefit or whatever.” Mr Leigh described Ms Peulich as a “friend” that he’d known for a long period. IBAC heard that Mr Leigh and his then business partner and ALP lobbyist Philip Staindl were offered a success fee by Watsons, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Watsons paid Mr Leigh and Mr Staindl $500,000 each as a success fee after Brompton Lodge land was rezoned in Cranbourne in 2014. In a final statement at IBAC, Mr Leigh said he didn’t know why IBAC hadn’t called Heath Woodman. “If I’m accountable for any of this then so is he - if I’ve done anything inappropriate. I don’t think we did.” Mr Leigh added that “we’re all waiting for the one person that you haven’t called who had dinner with John Woodman”. “And that’s the Premier (Daniel Andrews).”
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O’Brien meeting on table By Cam Lucadou-Wells Developer John Woodman was among the highest donors to the Liberal Party’s corporate fundraising arm, IBAC has heard. Mr Woodman spent more than $70,000 on the top-tier membership package with the Liberal-linked Enterprise Victoria in 2019 despite keeping a low profile due to adverse “publicity” about his alleged corrupt land deals in City of Casey. In a tapped call tabled at IBAC, Enterprise Victoria executive director at the time Amy Sullivan rang him on 26 February 2019 on the eve of renewing his membership. She invites Mr Woodman and a “guest or two or five” to the ‘Chairman’s welcome’. He tells Ms Sullivan he didn’t want to be seen at the functions because “people ... want to join the dots”. Ms Sullivan asks him “would there be any value in” meeting with newly elected Opposition leader Michael O’Brien and state president Robert Clarke. Mr Woodman says he’s happy to meet with them. “I’ve got a few things that I need to talk to Michael about and I need their support at a state level and depending on how those conversations go ... “But what I don’t want to do is support them and then find that I get yelled at in Parliament.” At IBAC, Ms Sullivan said she couldn’t recall the conversation but “I can absolutely with clarity guarantee that a meeting never took place”. When asked if it was an example of “privileged access”, Ms Sullivan said it was to “see if there were any learnings from Mr Woodman” about the 2018 state election and leading onto the upcoming 2019 federal election. IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said:
Amy Sullivan offered developer John Woodman a meeting with state Liberal leaders in February 2019, IBAC heard. “Can we not put to rest once and for all the notion that people don’t make substantial donations in the expectation that they will get support in return from the party or from ministers when there’s a need?” “I think this particular example does,” Ms Sullivan said. “I don’t think it’s a common practice.” In the tapped call, Ms Sullivan tells Mr Woodman of a “little loophole ... totally above board” to avoid stricter state donor laws as of late 2018. She says Enterprise Victoria’s funds were “by default” going to the “federal campaign fund”. At the inquiry, Ms Sullivan explained EV restructured so it only had to disclose donors
exceeding the AEC’s $14,300 threshold, rather than a $1000 threshold in Victoria, Ms Sullivan said. Ms Sullivan said it was a matter for the Liberals’ state finance director how it could possibly fund a state election campaign. In March 2019, Mr Woodman initially paid $50,000 to Enterprise Victoria - in five lots of $10,000 from five of his different business entities - provided by his lobbyist Lorraine Wreford. He was entitled to Enterprise’s top tier Leadership package, and added two further $10,000 payments in September. It was “unusual, not unheard of” for donors to exceed the maximum package charge of $60,000. It was “not uncommon” for donors to “invoice split” between difference entities,
the inquiry heard. “So if $50,000 was split across five invoices, each individual invoice would be less than the disclosure amount.” Mr Woodman is recorded telling Ms Sullivan that he indicated support for former Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s 2019 federal election campaign. But he told Mr Abbott “their Federal display on asylum seekers is absolutely pathetic and that they’re going to get slaughtered in the election”. “But even disregarding all that I said: ‘Look I’m still prepared to support you because I like you as a guy’. “I mean it’s all very well to pour money into these people but they’re doing dumb things.”
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SCWRAG ‘passive’ By Cam Lucadou-Wells Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards says she had early doubts about the bona fides of a community action group secretly sponsored by developer John Woodman. On a two-day door knock before the 2018 state election, Ms Richards found little support among voters for Save Cranbourne West Residents Action Group’s (SCWRAG) demands to rezone an adjoining industrial zone. “It wasn’t raised with me even once,” Ms Richards told IBAC on 30 November. “I began to doubt his intentions and whether this particular group was what it purported to be.” She said the group’s other quest to upgrade Hall Road had more popular support as a road-safety issue. Ms Richards said the group leader Ray Walker didn’t show SCWRAG to be a “broadly altruistic group of people” with “common interests” such as the environment or community-building. Her predecessor Jude Perera had earlier told the inquiry he and Planning Minister Richard Wynne had doubts about SCWRAG due its “big posters” in 2015. He still submitted SCWRAG’s purported petitions and documents to Mr Wynne and Casey Council, despite the suspicions. Ms Richards told IBAC that Mr Perera had not shared his suspicions with her. “It was something that perhaps became apparent to me and was then crystal clear after the article in The Age at the end of 2018.” Mr Wynne’s chief of staff Peter Keogh told IBAC on 2 December that SCWRAG seemed a “pretty passive community group” without much “colour and movement”. “For all the signatures or whatever, the only thing they ever did was write letters. “I don’t want to encourage people to ring
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Wrapped with love Christmas shopping is all wrapped up for another year, the tree is up, all that is left to do is wrap the presents. But wrapping doesn’t have to mean buying the most expensive wrapping paper you can, or the cheapest and in these days when we are all looking to save money and the environment, wrapping presents creatively might just be the way to go. Wrapping a kitchen-themed gift for the cook in family could be as easy as buying a nice new tea towel and ribbon or even an apron. A cook book from their favourite chef wrapped in a tea towel or apron - tied up with ribbon gives you two gifts in one. A piece of gingham from the craft shop is also an alternative to wrapping paper - particularly for the crafty member of the family who could repurpose it as a tablecloth. For the music lover in the house why not try photocopying or buying old sheet music photocopying allows for the music to be used again and again and to be blown up if needed. This could be the perfect wrapping paper for a CD, music gift card or DVD. Carol music could also be used - trimmed with ribbons or bells. For the fashion lover, a shirt and brooch from the local op-shop could be repurposed to wrap and decorate a more expensive gift of clothing, fashion books, perfume or make up. And with colouring in books all the rage, why not use completed pages to wrap smaller item. Pretty pillow slips and old pieces of left over lace or buttons could also make suitable wrapping paper alternatives as could cheap calico
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Gift ideas Check out the Christmas Market this Saturday at The Trading Stables and Saddlery from 9am4pm. The Trading Stables caters for all disciplines like stock, western, English, pony club and racing. We have a great range of Christmas gift ideas including kitchenware, home decor, lamps, clocks and more. Dress yourself up in an Akubra hat, jeans, belts, handbags and jewellery. Grab a bargain with up to 50% off selected clothing, boots sad-
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A new Red Cross survey released this month reveals that four in five (78 percent) of Australians feel a greater degree of social connection this festive season than last, despite the disruption caused by Covid-19. The survey, of over 1,000 people from across Australia, was released on Monday 7 December. It also found more people are feeling more grateful and making extra efforts to connect. However, it also shows almost one in four people (22 percent) are worried they will feel lonely during the festive season. Penny Harrison, Red Cross director of
volunteering, says the results overall show remarkable levels of resilience. “It’s clear that Australians have turned to their communities, keeping connections going and making new ones. Many people are clearly showing strong signs of resilience,” she said. “More Australians have plans for Christmas Day this year than last year. However, the elderly and unemployed are still falling behind. “The pandemic has absolutely tested us. And it’s shown that acts of kindness matter, it’s the social glue that keeps us together,” she said.
Previous research has found that loneliness is twice as likely to cause an early death as obesity, and that isolation has the same impact on health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. An estimated 1.2 million Australians still experience deep social exclusion. As the country faces another disaster season, economic challenges and the ongoing effort to keep Covid-19 under control, Red Cross has launced its Power of Kindness campaign calling on Australians to make kind gestures, or make a donation at redcross.org.au or on the phone at 1800 RED CROSS.
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Description: STUNNING RAWDON HILL HOME 3 2 2 Great potential for a family, excellent value. You will be impressed with the quiet and low maintenance. This classy, elegant and well-built home is in a great location and friendly neighborhood. Located in Heritage Springs Pakenham, opposite beautiful park land. Within close proximity to Heritage Springs shopping Centre and Heritage Springs Primary school and local high schools. Bus stop just across the road. Within a short drive you will reach M1 freeway and Princes Highway. Many parks within walking distance. You can live an active lifestyle close to nature. Agent: Emily Bryans 0421 384 610
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Description: BRAND NEW HOUSE – OUTSTANDING LOCATION 3 2 1 With facilities and features delivering brilliant and outstanding location, this brand new house is designed to impress and an excellent opportunity for First Home Buyers, Astute investors and buyers looking to downsize. Conveniently located walking distance to Pakenham railway station, Pakenham town center, Pakenham Bowl’s club and outdoor swimming pool, Bus stop just around the corner, easy access to Princes Highway and short drive to M1 Freeway access. Thoughtfully designed interiors, this high quality spacious and exceptionally well designed 3 bed layout is now on the market and is ready for you to enjoy. Agent: Gayan Kandangomuwe 0433 516 932
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Spreading the joy this season Every little bit will help a family in need this Christmas.
By Danielle Kutchel
Keeping the magic of Christmas alive Christmas 2020 will be unlike any other due to the unique challenges that Covid-19 has brought upon us. This year families have faced more challenges than ever before and more than ever, following the aftermath of the pandemic, there are families in our community who are in deep crisis. Tracey became homeless after fleeing from a viciously abusive relationship. Tragically, due to her dangerous situation she couldn’t provide safe care for her three children. Trying to protect her three children - eightyear-old Tyler, six-year-old Tanya and 14-yearold Jared, Tracey fled from her husband; the man who had subjected her to extreme abuse and was threatening to kill her. “I didn’t have my kids, I didn’t have a house. I had nothing,” she says. She made the heart rending decision to leave her children behind in order to protect them from her husband’s anger. “He would have hunted us down if I’d taken the children. He would definitely have found us if we went to stay with a friend or relative,” she says. She fled with just a plastic bag of clothing and nowhere safe to go. Eventually a deeply distressed Tracey found her way to a women’s refuge and was referred to Windermere.
“I didn’t want to live for anything at the time. I didn’t have my kids, I’d lost everything,” she says. Tracey didn’t think there would ever be a way to reunite with Jared, Tanya and Tyler again. Recognising her extreme situation, her Windermere case worker, Craig, immediately organised funds for her to receive urgent trauma counselling. Windermere supported Tracey to go through a court process to be reunited with her children. On top of this, Windermere provided emergency funding to assist Tyler, Jared and Tanya to purchase essential school supplies and to receive necessary counselling and organised critical support to help Tyler deal with a range of learning and developmental issues. Due to Tracey’s determination along with assistance from Windermere, Tracey and her children have been reunited, and will spend Christmas together. “It was such a relief to have my kids back and know that I can look after them again,” says Tracey. “I owe my life to Windermere.” For over 10 years, local not-for-profit organisation Windermere have been running their Merry Mission Christmas Appeal, providing gifts and hampers to local families who would otherwise miss out - local families who are in
desperate need including: Families who are struggling to obtain every day essentials and are on the brink of homelessness Women and children who are trapped by financial and other chronic pressures in dreadfully neglectful, abusive and violent relationships People living with disability who are more isolated and vulnerable due to the consequences of the pandemic. Every year Windermere works with 20,000 plus people, providing life-changing services and assisting them to be safer and more supported. These are tough times, but together we can support our most vulnerable community members. If your situation allows, please consider a making a tax deductible contribution today and help other families like Tracey’s. There are 3 ways to give: Make a donation Purchase a hamper for a local family Purchase a gift voucher for a child This Christmas, more than ever, every little bit helps. To donate or find out more visit www.windermere.org.au/MerryMission or phone 1300 946 337.
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Casey families in need will be treated to a special Christmas party this weekend, thanks to the generosity of local partners and volunteers. Life Central Services has partnered with Larte Central Cafe to offer the fully catered meal and event on Sunday 13 December from 3pm, with partial funding from the City of Casey. It’s the seventh Christmas dinner put on by the partnership, and will be held at Larte Central Cafe. The event aims to spread a bit of Christmas cheer to those who could use a little extra after a particularly tough year. Entertainment will be provided by acapella trio We 3 Kings and Balla Balla Ukelele Group, and Santa will pop in for some selfies. Each family that attends will be gifted a huge hamper filled with food and gifts, delivered by Santa himself, and there will be showbags for the kids too. So far, donations have been provided by Rangebank Primary School, Cranbourne West Primary School, Westpac Bank, Amstel, Trios, Settlement Hotel, and some very generous private donors. But co-organiser and managing director of Life Central Services, Drew Gormlie, said further donations of new goods or cash would be welcome up until the event. All donations will go to those most in need. Mr Gormlie said the organisers were also seeking volunteers to help out on the day. To express an interest in volunteering, or if you know a family in need who you’d like to nominate to attend, contact the organisers on 0481 040 991.
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Engagement that matters The City of Casey’s largest consultation campaign, Shape Your City has recorded feedback from more than 6400 people. The engagement program aimed to capture the voices of people who live, work and play in Casey, to identify what matters most to them in their local area. Virtual community forums, workshops, facilitated conversations and online surveys provided residents with a chance to say what matters most to them as the City of Casey plans for future infrastructure and service delivery. Shape Your City also brought to life Council’s commitment to ensuring the diverse voices of our community are reflected in future decisions. Over the campaign, 6477 people provided feedback, which included 3893 completed surveys. Participation in this Council Plan engagement increased by more than 50 per cent compared to the last campaign of this type, four years ago. Respondents indicated that green, open space, community safety, and roads and public transport were a top priority. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said it was fantastic to see so many people share their thoughts, and that the Council looked forward to incorporating this feedback into its planning. “The Shape Your City campaign has captured ideas, thoughts and suggestions from our community through representative engagement opportunities, to ensure the future decisions we make best reflect what they want to see for their community,” Ms Duff said. “This feedback will also inform our next Council Plan and Council Vision, both of which are important strategic documents that guide the direction of Casey over the next four to ten years. “To ensure Council captured as many di-
The feedback will inform the council’s plan and vision. verse views as possible, we also targeted our communications towards CALD audiences and special interest groups in Casey, to uncover never heard before voices. This has resulted in responses from a good distribution of age, gender, and geographic locations, as well as significant representation across a range of diverse communities throughout Casey. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank those of you who participated in our engagement activities, especially during a year with so many added challenges. The breadth of feedback received is demonstrative of how passionate our community is.” Council will now analyse the results and further engage to get a better understanding of what the data means. These insights will also inform the last stage of our engagement program, where community members will be asked to deliberate on key questions to help guide council decision making about Casey’s future. To find out more about this next stage of engagement or to keep updated on how it progresses, follow Casey Conversations.
New direction for ‘Voices’ By Danielle Kutchel It’s been a challenging year for those involved in the arts, but Voices of Casey Inc. choir have kept up their activity, rehearsing via Zoom during Covid restrictions. WIth 2021 approaching and hope of inperson rehearsals on the horizon, Voices of Casey has announced the appointment of a new music director to lead it into the future. Kerry Gerraty is a highly qualified musician and director, and will be leading the choir in an exciting program. “I am thoroughly delighted to be appointed music director of Voices of Casey having been accompanist and assistant MD for this wonderful group a few years ago,” Ms Gerraty said. “It is such a joy to be able to share my love of music and my sense of fun and I am very excited to nurture and grow the choir to its fullest, all while having a good sing!” The choir’s aim is to have fun and enjoyment while connecting through singing as a community choir. Choir manager, Paulien George, said the group had moved to Zoom for practising over lockdown, which had presented some technical issues. She said members had missed each other’s company and the “camaraderie of harmonising together”, but she is positive that the choir will be able to sing together again next year, in a Covid-safe way. “Choir singing is a fantastic experience, probably due to the release of neurochemicals such as endorphins,” Ms George said. “It is great to make music with fellow singers, you get to meet up with people from all walks of life and age groups. A great bond is formed between choir members. “Often people come to choir feeling
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Mental health struggles are often taboo in conversation and hidden behind closed doors, but for one Melbourne musician, the Covid-19 lockdown inspired him to try and break down these barriers - and what better way to spread the message than through the universal language of music? ‘Raw Intense Pain’ is the debut EP from Endeavour Hills artist Tanila De Silva; a record that combines catchy riffs and urban beats with powerful lyrics taking a deeper look at mental health issues and discussing struggles openly. Mainly written and produced whilst in lockdown, this EP is a “Covid cross collaboration” with other artists from all corners of the world, featuring London-based rapper, Vithun and including talents from America, Canada and The Netherlands. Tanila said it was a “cool and unique experience” to be able to collaborate on this record with many other artists and that it was the perfect opportunity to spread the message of mental health awareness. “I think music works as a platform for every person on this planet to relate to,” Tanila said. “It’s the perfect way for people to be more aware that these types of issues do exist and they can’t just be swept under the rug.” Instead of typical songs about love and heartbreak, Tanila decided to think outside the box and take this opportunity to tackle issues including anxiety, depression and suicide. “I really wanted to open up my own musical journey with something a bit more important and dear to my heart,” Tanila said. “These topics are often both taboo in life and in music. You’re not meant to really talk about this, specifically from my ethnicity or background which is South East Asian... you know, mental health doesn’t really ‘exist’ per se, which is wrong.” Tanila’s unique approach to songwriting throughout this EP raises important discussions amongst listeners, especially after a year
that has left many reeling and facing challenges that are all too real. According to Beyond Blue, “one quarter of Australians will experience an anxiety condition in their lifetime” and “one in seven Australians will experience depression” at some point - and after the difficulties that 2020 brought, these numbers are only expected to increase. With many of us forced into isolation and the looming threat of the pandemic in the air, anxiety and depression have been apparent in society this year more than ever and Tanila believes that many Australians “weren’t aware of the dangers and implications of not looking after your mental health”. Tanila openly discusses his own experiences with mental health issues, in day to day life but now also through his music, and encourages others to do the same. “I think it’s imperative that the conversation be spread,” he said. “I personally had a friend commit suicide, coincidentally while this was in production just a few weeks ago, which caught all of us by surprise. She was just such a bright, bubbly character and for her to go through these things and the fact that no one even saw it coming is just terrible.” Tanila hopes that by spreading the message that it’s OK to talk about personal struggles openly, that he can “help people to understand that they’re not the only ones who may be going through a rough patch in their life and there’s always going to be other people out there that can potentially help”. “I think it’s very important that the message is sung and spread across anyone and everyone and that people can open up about their feelings and it’s not weak to do so,” he said. The EP is out now on all streaming services and has recently been uploaded to ABC’s Triple J Unearthed radio page, where Tanila hopes to gain some airplay in the future and spread the message further. To listen to his music, search ‘Tanila’ or visit https://ditto.fm/raw-intense-pain berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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‘Old and New’ at gallery Bunjil Place is now presenting a survey of works by one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, master bark painter John Mawurndjul. ‘John Mawurndjul: I am the old and the new’ has been developed and co- presented by the MCA and Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), in association with Maningrida Arts and Culture. This landmark touring exhibition includes over 50 works, spanning forty years of the artist’s practice. It’s now showing in the Bunjil Place Gallery as part of an eight-stop regional tour. John Mawurndjul AM is celebrated for his mastery of rarrk (cross-hatching) and his depiction of djang (sacred sites), a tradition shared by generations of Kuninjku artists. Bark paintings and sculptures drawn from private and public collections across the world tell the stories of Kuninjku culture and the significant locations surrounding the artist’s home in central north Arnhem Land.Born in 1952, Mawurndjul lives and works in Milmilngkan in western Arnhem Land and Maningrida in central north Arnhem Land. Since his first exhibition in 1980, he has become one of Australia’s most widely recognised artists. In 1989 his work was included in the ground-breaking exhibition Magiciens de la Terre at the Centre Georges Pompidou and Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris, and his works have been included in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Australia, America, Germany and Japan. He was the recipient of the Clemenger Contemporary Art Award in 2003, has received the Bark Painting Award at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory four times, and in 2010 was awarded an Order of Australia. In 2018 he received the highly prestigious Red Ochre Award at the Australia Council for the Arts, National Indigenous Art Awards, for his outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts.
In close collaboration with the MCA and Art Gallery of South Australia curatorial teams, John Mawurndjul led curatorial decisions and assisted in selecting the most significant artworks from his career. He was instrumental in determining the exhibition structure, which is grouped by places - or kunred - then animals and spirits, mimih, lorrkkon and etchings. The concept of kunred informs the artist’s practice, both in the materials used such as the bark of the tree, natural earth pigments and charcoal, and in the representation of ideas critical to an understanding of Kuninjku culture. Language is an important component of this presentation, with bilingual texts embedded throughout the exhibition design - from the didactics and labels available in Kuninjku, to translated texts featured in the catalogue
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Caring for carers too By Danielle Kutchel Caring for a loved one with a disability can be challenging, as Cranbourne West mother Helen knows well. Helen’s son Jacob has severe autism, an intellectual disability and ADHD. She’s been his primary, full-time carer for all his life. Helen said caring was a “holistic” role that involves looking after the child in “all aspects” of their life. “It’s very tiring,” she said. “You do the best you can. Everything from the basics of daily living, to the behaviours, the supports, taking them to appointments, getting services in to help, meetings with care staff - on top of all the things mums have to do.” Helen is just one of around 2.6 million carers across Australia who provide unpaid care for a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, alcohol, or other drug issue or who are aged. It’s a community that is often fragmented, with some carers feeling guilty for taking time to themselves, or feeling as though they can’t speak about their experience with others. As Jacob got older and his behaviours became more physically challenging, he moved into supported accommodation with Afford, a not-for-profit disability service provider. Jacob now lives in a house with two other young men who require the same level of support, and Helen says the move has changed both their lives. “I couldn’t have asked for a better house Jacob has come so far,” Helen said. “He has one-on-one support 24/7. Jacob is learning to cook. He is being as independent as he can and progresses day-by-day.” For Helen, having some respite from her caring role means she can go to work rather
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than relying on Centrelink payments. She said her sleep has improved, and she can relax and watch television if she’d like to. She is still involved in Jacob’s medical appointments and visits and Facetime’s him weekly. She has been able to take part in Afford’s Carer Suport Program too, to participate in social outings with other carers who understand
her and her son’s experiences. Jessica Scicluna, events coordinator of carer events at Afford, said the organisation aims to create “meaningful connections” between carers. “Our clients are really important, but we understand families and loved ones are important too. We try to ensure that our service is encompassing of whole family,” she said.
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Late charge of the Bulls By sports editor Russell Bennett Nobody at Cardinia early on Saturday night would have been surprised to see aggressive opener Alex Nooy try to close out the game with a six over deep mid-wicket. It’s long been his go-to shot, and everybody knows it - team mates, opponents, and onlookers alike. But the circumstances surrounding the towering six to win the West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) Premier game against the neighbouring Tooradin... well they had to be seen to be believed. Play had been extended to 7pm at the absolute latest after a whopping two-hour rain delay in which Bulls from far and wide came to frantically try and dry out the pitch just enough to resume the contest. The weather was always going to heavilyimpact play right across the region on Saturday, and few games anywhere had a chance of reaching a result. And that seemed to include the Bulls’ clash at home with Tooradin - even though the Bulls had worked wonders with the ball. But this game broke the mold, in so many ways. It contained some genuine cricketing magic in the way it finished, and it displayed a genuine passion that some of the Bulls’ newest members have for their new club - just a few games into their time at E. Gunton Oval. When Nooy hit the towering six to win the game from little more than 10 overs, the bumper Bulls crowd that had assembled from other grounds across the WGCA simply erupted. But none showed more sheer joy than his batting partner at the non-striker’s end - new skipper Jake Prosser. He’d come to the Bulls from a proven champion Langwarrin outfit in the MPCA and his new club - and its younger brigade, in particular - was crying out for the fresh perspective and on-field leadership he could provide. And that’s not a knock on his predecessors at Cardinia - they readily acknowledge it. But Mitch Bromley and Nathan Volpe two other former Langwarrin players who’ve joined Prosser at Cardinia - were in absolute berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
Nooy and Josh Lownds were all smiles as they came off for a rain delay, but little did they know what was to come. 223312 raptures, along with their new Bulls brethren, from the sidelines as Nooy dispatched the ball over the fence for the winning runs with just a few minutes remaining before the compulsory end of play. And that spoke volumes - particularly given Volpe, with a nasty finger injury, hasn’t even had the chance to make an impact on-field yet. This genuine passion for their new club, and a thirst for the contest, is exactly what Cardinia had been crying out for. And Saturday was living proof of just what this group is capable of. When Nooy (55 not out) hit the winning runs, he immediately turned to the clubrooms, raised his arms aloft, and let out an elated shout as he fell to the ground. The adrenaline coursing through his veins was only matched by his passion for the club. But just 22 yards away, Prosser had his arms raised, too, shouting too, as he ran towards his club mates. He hadn’t experienced the Cardinia versus Tooradin rivalry before, and probably knew little of the Bulls’ proud history in the WGCA’s top flight, but he knew what it meant. He knew this could be a game-changer for a group trying to re-establish itself as a threat, along with the likes of the Gulls, and of course the two biggest and most proven current powerhouses of the grade - Kooweerup and Pakenham. He and Nooy had come together at just
The bowling conditions weren’t easy in the second innings of the game, as Tooradin’s Brad Butler found. 223312 1/10 in the chase, following the early wicket of Travis Wheller. They walked off the ground shortly before 7pm at 1/103 off just 10.1 overs. And never has a nine-wicket win been so thrilling. After a confident, consistent Matt Welsh (3/10) and Wheller (3/18) ripped the heart out of the Gulls to have them reeling at 8/102 after their 40 overs, the rain came. Truthfully, the weather had already started to turn sour before their innings had concluded, and in the innings interval it deteriorated. Still, it wasn’t enough to prevent the players heading back out on to the ground at 3.45pm. But at 4.30, with the Bulls having already put the foot down sensing Mother Nature’s fury, players left the field for what could have easily been the final time for the day.
The home side was on 1/57 off seven overs, with victory frustratingly within reach. It would be a crucial victory, too - not just with the top four in the frame, but a potential top-two berth (and a double chance) up for grabs. This is a season like no other, and it’s one just about any side could emerge victorious from. But it’ll require the kind of fearlessness displayed by the Bulls in their frantic chase on Saturday, when Nooy and Prosser strode back out to the crease at 6.30 at 1/57, and walked back off at 6.55 with arms raised. Those who weren’t there wouldn’t have believed how it unfolded - possibly because of the Bulls’ slide in recent seasons as they’ve rebuilt. But they’d better believe it now.
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Cavs make their return By Lance Jenkinson The smiles on the faces of the Casey Cavaliers junior players say it all. They’re just glad to be back playing basketball - even if it is more of a Covid-normal existence than a normal they were used to in previous years. The main thing is that the sound of the basketball, the splash of the net, the screeching of the referee’s whistle, and the sounds of cheering for a made field goal are back at Casey Stadium. “It’s been buzzing,“ Cavaliers marketing and communications officer Ashley Szalek said. “Everyone is grateful to be back and there’s lots of smiles. “We’ve been inundated with photos of kids going back to play. “They’re all pretty excited.” There are still rules in place at Casey Stadium to limit the spread of Covid-19, should an outbreak arise. The Cavaliers are taking the health and safety of its members seriously and will not take any short cuts. Only 48 people can be present on a court and that includes players, officials and spectators. Junior players are allowed one spectator and that is a strict policy. It has not gone down well with everybody, but is seen as a necessity to keep people safe and ensure the lines are not blurred. “We’ve got a limit of 48 people per court that’s the max or we try to keep it well under that limit as best as we can,” Szalek said. “Each kid can have one spectator, but if you have a 10-year-old playing and you’ve got a seven-year-old not playing, you can’t bring the seven-year-old in to watch. “That’s something we’ve had a little bit of backlash about, but unfortunately there’s a set of rules and we’ve got to maintain it as best as we can.” Casey currently has 500 teams back up and running. It is a big task to make sure it all runs smoothly. The precious time in between games is spent on keeping up strict cleaning practices. “In between each game, the players’ benches, score benches, the scoring equipment and all of the other equipment used in games have to be wiped down and sanitised,” Szalek said. “Everyone will leave and we’ll wipe down all the touch points and then bring the next group in.
Cavaliers basketball has returned to Casey Stadium. “That keeps everything clean.” For contact tracing purposes, all spectators who attend Casey Stadium have to scan a QR code before entry. Players avoid the need for that by having their name down on an electronic team list. Everyone over the age of 12 walking through the stadium must wear a mask. “If you’re in a category that has to wear a mask, when you’re walking through the venue to your court, you have to wear a mask,” Szalek said. On the court is where the Casey players can experience a bit of normality. The players are not required to wear masks during the game or on the bench. “Once you start playing the game, you don’t have to wear the mask,” Szalek said. “You can wear it while you play, but most people don’t. “All of our coaches have been wearing
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masks while they’re coaching.” With the heartache of lockdown over, the Cavaliers connections are overwhelmingly willing to stick to the rules. There are some who have decided the risk is still too high, so they have not yet returned, but they will be welcomed back with open arms at their own discretion. For those back at the stadium, it has been a perfect way to begin the slow steps back to normality. “We’ve had a very high retention rate,” Szalek said. “We haven’t had many people at all who have said they won’t come back and play. “When those people are ready, we’ll welcome them back. “So far we’ve had phenomenal feedback from a lot of different coaches, players and parents.” Meanwhile, the Casey Cavaliers’ scholar-
ship program, created with the assistance of local grants and donations from Briter Computers, is a step closer to becoming a reality. The first round of submissions for the $250 scholarships closed this week with a committee soon to sit and determine who will be on the shortlist. The scholarships will go to players who are selected in representative teams. Szalek is proud that the Cavaliers have the opportunity to help some families who might be experiencing financial hardship to ensure their child is not lost to basketball in these tough financial times. “It’s not a free sport, you’ve got to pay to play, but we don’t want people missing out, where we can avoid it,” he said. “It’s pretty exciting for us to be able to offer as many kids as we can this opportunity. “Hopefully we can take a bit of the financial burden off for some of those who need it.”
Liz leads from the front as the Flyers are soaring By Lance Jenkinson Stand up and take a bow, Liz Cambage. The work Cambage is putting in on-court in is creating a feast for the eyes of Southside Flyers fans watching back in Melbourne. And the star centre’s form has been a large reason why the top-of-the-table Flyers are now the team to beat in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL). Cambage showed her full repertoire in the Flyers’ 94-79 win over local rivals Melbourne Boomers at the Cairns Pop-Up Arena on Sunday. The 29-year-old racked up 35 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in 34 minutes to leave her Boomers opponents awestruck. This was not merely a stat-fishing exercise for Cambage, but a basketball clinic that only a three-time WNBA All Star can deliver. Cambage’s bread and butter is her post-up game, utilising her superior size and strength to out-muscle players in the paint. She had that on point throughout the game. Her cutting to the basket was a thing of beauty, which also relied on her team mates’ ability to connect with some pin-point passes. Once Cambage found herself behind the last Boomers defender, it was a guaranteed basket. 26 STAR NEWS
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Liz Cambage continues to loom large over the WNBL for the Southside Flyers. Picture: SUPPLIED To top off her offensive excellence, Cambage scored from mid-range. And at the other end of the court, she locked up the paint. The timing on her blocked shots was impeccable. When Cambage is in that kind of mood at
both ends of the court, the Flyers are hard to stop. But the beauty of this team is that it is not all left to Cambage. Sara Blicavs stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Rebecca Cole put up 16 points, four re-
bounds and seven assists and captain Jenna O’Hea added 11 points. No matter where the Boomers looked, they were under assault. It capped a fine week for the Flyers, who crushed Adelaide Lightning 111-72 on Wednesday. Cambage was again the go-to with 29 points, while O’Hea (18 points, four rebounds and six assists), Blicavs (nine points and 10 rebounds), and Cole (16 points) were influential. Southside is one game clear on top with two games to play, starting with Thursday’s clash with also-rans, the Sydney University Flames and rounding out the season in a blockbuster against University of Canberra Capitals on Sunday. WNBL Results Wednesday: Southside Flyers 111 v Adelaide Lightning 72. Sunday: Southside Flyers 94 v Melbourne Boomers 79. Fixtures Thursday, 8.05pm: Southside Flyers v Sydney Uni Flames (Cairns). Sunday, 2.05pm: Southside Flyers v UC Capitals (Townsville).
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Cougars pounce on the Braves By Lance Jenkinson As far as opening days go, the Berwick City Cougars could not have asked for much more. Everything fell into place from the word go for the Cougars, capping their return to the diamond after the long Covid-19 delay with a head-turning 6-1 road win over Malvern Braves in the Victorian Summer Baseball League Division 1 at Wadsworth Field on Sunday. Offensively and defensively, the Cougars did not miss a beat. Players one through to nine, experienced to most inexperienced, all did what was asked of them by coach Shaun Surtees, which was to be relentless for the full nine innings. “It was a good complete performance,” Surtees said. “The whole team was sharp in the field and I don’t think we made an error today. “We played some really good defence. “We had a good win today, a really good win.” Youngster Marcus Graham emerged for Berwick City with a best-afield performance. The teenager is edging towards becoming a permanent starter in the Cougars’ firsts. More games like this one - he had two crucial hits and smartly drew two walks - and he will force the hand of the selectors. “I think he’s going to be a regular this year now,” Surtees said. “He’s only 17 and he got a bit of a taste of the firsts last year for one or two games here and there. “He didn’t disappoint. “He might’ve even got the three votes for us to be honest.” Graham was one of three Cougars to have two hits, along with centre fielder Aidan Willis and veteran Cain Bumpstead. Berwick City’s pitching and defence was exquisite. The Cougars only coughed up two hits for the game. Teenager Matthew West got the opening day start and thrived in three scoreless innings. Club MVP Craig Barnett threw the next four innings, conceding just one run. Barnett took the pressure off reliever Cameron Gibbens and closer Aaron Ouwehand - both coming out unscathed after one inning of work. “Everything reasonably went to plan,” Surtees said. “I don’t think I could be more pleased with the result and the way the guys fell back into place really well after having a really long stint off from the game.” Berwick City will play its home opener against Blackburn Orioles on Sunday.
A real mixed bag CRANBOURNE BOWLS Cranbourne teams had a mixed bag of results this week, achieving one win, two draws, one loss and a forfeit walkover. The weekend Pennant team, Cranbourne 1, had a convincing win over Hampton with the team of skip Doug Boggie, Gavin Wright, Jammie Cornie and Peter Elgar in scintillating form and being the outstanding rink. Cranbourne 1 Division 2 Sec 9 (104) 16 points defeated Hampton (55) 2 points. With his front end and third playing a great game, skip Doug Boggie was able to relax and enjoy his day out with a more than convincing win by 31 shots. Honourable mentions must go to the teams of Jay Tootell and Ray Travica with their teams winning by 13 and 11 shots respectively. Cranbourne 2 Division 2 Sec 10 (78) 9 points drew with Beaumaris (78) 9 points. Playing down near the beach and battling the weather conditions, both Cranbourne and Beaumaris could not be separated at the end of the day and again the points were shared. Cranbourne 3 Division 4 Sec 6 (66) 3 points Lost to Tecoma/Upwey (75) 15 points. In another tight encounter, Tecoma/Upwey held on over Cranbourne 3 sides to win overall by nine shots. Cranbourne 4 Division 6 Sec 6 (67) 9 points drew with Dandenong Club (67) 9 points. In a dour struggle all day the Cranbourne 4 and Dandenong Club teams played in sunshine, wind, and rain, but after 21 ends the clubs shared the points with both teams finishing on a score of (67) and nine points each. Cranbourne 5 Division 7 Sec 6 (12-a-side) 16 points and Carrum 0 points. For the second week in a row, Cranbourne 5 received a forfeit, this time from Carrum. The team was awarded 16 points, along with 15 shots. Midweek bowls results this week were: Cranbourne 1 Division 2 Sec 6 (77) defeated Dandenong Club (47) 0 points. Cranbourne 1 led by skip Brian Gay and his team of Tom DePradines, Shane Morrison
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All the action around the local diamonds CASEY SOFTBALL Round 2 for Casey Softball’s Open players saw Melbourne weather at its finest. Mother Nature threw everything she had at the players. The juniors played in perfect conditions in the morning - calm, warm, and slightly overcast. The under-16s had two close games. The Berwick Mohawks played Cobras Grey. Both teams jumped out of the blocks, each scoring eight runs in the first innings. The Cobras only allowed the Mohawks to score one more run, while with their strong batting they were able to score another seven runs - finishing 15-9 winners. The best players were Jonah Yap and Alice Robson. Cobras Maroon played Doveton. This game was the battle of the pitchers, with Rachel Steendam for the Cobras and Keira Hoad (for Doveton) pitching good tight games. The Cobras’ batters were able to score a couple of runs and won 3-0. In the social women’s grade, the Narre Warren Penguins drew for the second week in a row. This time they played the Cranbourne Comets. Amanda Clunes hit a home run for the Comets, and the Penguins’ Jess George caught a great first game, coming in for injured catcher Lynne Hawksworth. The final score was 10-10. The highlight of the round was a triple play by the Cobras against the MVPs. Third base Margie Steendam fielded a ground ball on a
force play, tagged the runner who had already left the base for the first out, and then touched third for the second force out play. The ball was returned to the pitcher, when short stop Kylie Whitecunas was shouting throw to second as the first base runner hadn’t left the base, the pitcher Frances Tekeu threw to Nicole Hill who was playing second for the first time, for the third out. The Cobras played a strong game against MVPs to win 17-5. The Doveton Renegades played Berwick Geronimo on diamond #1. By now the conditions had turned and the wind was blowing a gale. It was a good-natured game, with Jo Haines providing the comic relief with her first at bat, hitting the ball to short, and stumbling out of the box to end up falling over halfway to first. Renegades got the out, but Jo couldn’t get up off the ground for laughing. Geronimo demonstrated good team batting with left field Shelley Ryder hitting a magnificent grand slam home run that made it to the centre field fence. Geronimo was the comfortable 11-1 winner. By the time the Open Men and Women started playing at 4.30, the rain had started and the temperature dropped. There was only one women’s game - Berwick Cheyenne versus the Chiefs. The Chiefs jumped out to an early lead with five runs in the first innings. Cheyenne stayed
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