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Colour abounds in season’s change And just like that, we’ve slipped from summer into autumn. You’ll feel it when you visit Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick, where the leaves are beginning to put on their seasonal colours. Spend a few hours walking through to refresh and recharge the batteries.If you stand still enough, one of the park’s resident bird or turtles might pop up for a chat! Turn to page 17 for more

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Mental health fix By Danielle Kutchel Local politicians have welcomed the recommendations handed down in the final report from the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. In total, the report makes 65 recommendations to improve the struggling system. Some of these include the provision of beds, establishment of new local, area-based and statewide support services incorporating crisis response, collaboration with helpline services, the establishment of community collectives for mental health in each local government area, the establishment of mentally healthy workplaces, support for mental health programs in schools and provision of support

across all age groups. The State Government has committed to implementing every recommendation in the report. The report also uncovered a system riddled with problems, including inequitable access to services, an overreliance on medication as treatment, an under-supply of community based services and a system that was struggling under the weight of demand. Gary Maas, member for Narre Warren South, said the handing down of the report in a special sitting of Parliament at the Royal Exhibition Building on Tuesday 2 March was “a very special moment”. “To be there and hear so many power-

ful stories as to why this Royal Commission needed to be held, it was really something to behold,” he said. He said the State Government has long recognised the issues in the Victorian mental health system and associated sectors like social housing. “The last piece of the puzzle is our mental health system. I think it really brings together the complete picture, and I truly believe that the system will change. “It’s been widely acknowledged that it can’t just be fixed by needs a complete redesign.” A key recommendation of the report was around the provision of care locally, so that people experiencing mental ill-health don’t

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Mental health help on way From page 1 He said concerns had been raised about mental health both locally and across the state “for a long period of time”. “Hopefully we see positive change in the future. If this is what it takes to make changes and get outcomes, that’s great.” Mr Battin said some of the biggest concerns he had were around he acute mental health needs of patients visiting Casey Hospital. He said more than 75 percent of people with acute mental health concerns who present to the hospital wait over 8 hours to be seen by a psychiatrist. “When you’ve got an acute mental health issue, you need to see someone,” Mr Battin said. “We’ve had two decades of neglect. We had a few positive changes in mental health, including the major change in the 1990s which saw the end of nineteenth-century asylums ... but it just didn’t continue, and it became a system that’s neglected.” Mr Maas said he hoped that budgeted funding to implement the report’s recommendations would help reduce any lengthy wait times. Mr Battin said he and the State Opposition had raised concerns around the possibility of the creation of a levy to fund changes to the mental health system. The creation of a levy was initially flagged in 2019, but Premier Daniel Andrews has said it will not be implemented in the next financial year. Mr Battin said funding for the major mental health reforms required should come from better budget management. “We’ve got so many areas where there are cost overruns. This is a core area of governing and they should be responsible for it.” Mr Battin said he wanted to ensure the re-

The joint sitting of parliament at the Royal Exhibition Building to table the Royal Commission’s report on mental health. Picture: PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA port didn’t become “a doorstop”, and flagged bipartisanship to work through the implementation of the report’s recommendations. “I don’t care who I have to work with, I made a commitment when I came into parliament that mental health and particularly

youth mental health would be at the forefront of my mind. “I’ve been here a decade, and that’s still one of my key priorities.” The final report from the Royal Commission included a case study of the Cranbourne

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Integrated Care Centre, which provides mental health and rehabilitation services to patients along with other health care services. The centre is an example of the integration of primary mental health and specialised services. Andrew Stripp, CEO of Monash Health which oversees the centre, said its broad range of functions allowed for internal referrals to other related services for patients. “A large proportion of consumers have mental health needs and Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre’s integrated model has a range of benefits for those people,” he said in the report. “This includes the experience of coming to a health service that doesn’t say ‘mental health’ in its title, where people can access treatment and support for a wide variety of health needs including mental health treatment.” The report notes that Cranbourne Integrated Care Centre allows visitors to access specialist mental health staff, as well as shared care with a GP. The centre also has connections with community programs and not-for-profit community organisations that can provide additional health and wellbeing support. The model is set to be replicated in a community hospital at Pakenham. The Royal Commission was established in 2019 and heard from 99 witnesses across 19 days of public hearings; received 3267 submissions; and conducted over 100 focus groups, roundtables and forums. More than 150 statements, including over 40 from people living with mental illness, psychological distress or family members and carers, were received. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au for online chat or text support Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 or www.beyondblue.org.au for online support

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House of wellness, finally By Mikayla Van Loon A new Health and Wellbeing Centre has opened at Berwick College after years of trying to get funding. Gembrook MP Brad Battin visited the centre on Thursday 24 February for a tour with Berwick College’s principal Kerri Bolch. Having worked on the project for nearly a decade, Mr Battin and Ms Bolch were pleased to finally see their work in the flesh. “Working with Kerri Bolch to secure this facility has been a long fight but is all worth it when walking through the building and seeing how well it will serve the school and wider community,” Mr Battin said. Ms Bolch has been working with local and federal government members for a number of years to secure their commitment to the health and wellbeing centre in Berwick as an important addition to the local community. “[This centre] could proactively address the critical health and wellbeing issues affecting the City of Casey and wider community and provide the best possible care for trauma, mental health and physical wellbeing for young people,” Ms Bolch said. Mr Battin and Ms Bolch are both very passionate about youth wellbeing and mental health and originally started the project after a number of devastating youth suicides in the Berwick region. “Youth mental health continues to be a huge area we must address in Casey and Cardinia, and this centre is just a start to assisting our youth in our community,” Mr Battin said. The centre was committed to by the Liberal Coalition in 2014 but wasn’t matched by the Labor State government until 2018. The $2.4 million contributed by both Labor and Liberal combined will ensure both current and former students have a safe place to access a wellbeing team, school nurse, Chaplin, a general practitioner and psychologist.

Gembrook MP Brad Battin and Berwick College Principal Kerri Bolch at Health and Wellbeing Centre. “Our Wellbeing Team is a well-regarded and established part of the school community, running programs that teach life skills and im-

prove self-worth, resilience, confidence and community participation,” Ms Bolch said. The centre is also meant to offer a space

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Clyde North man sentenced over car scams By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Clyde North man with 17 pages of priors has used “blank cheques” to steal cars from five private sellers. Lachlan Tre-Weekane, 22, pleaded guilty to a series of car theft and driving charges at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 9 March. From July, he scammed his trusting victims with “blank cheques” deposited in their accounts. Before the ruses were realised, he’d stolen their vehicles - some worth more than $10,000. Tre-Weekane also fled from a serious crash on the Monash Freeway in which he attempted to overtake in the emergency lane in a stolen vehicle. A victim’s car flipped on its roof. Tre-Weekane escaped the scene in a friend’s stolen car.

He also pleaded guilty to stealing a Commodore from a Frankston home in May and an unlocked Holden Club Sport with keys in its ignition from a Mornington car yard in July. The former car was recovered in front of his house, the latter found with stolen plates at Chadstone shopping centre. His latest offending started just a few weeks after being released from a 12-month jail term in April 2020. Defence lawyer Anthony Maselli said TreWeekane’s several mental health issues were exacerbated by ice use. He needed to stick to a medication regime, engage in “intensive psychotherapy” and move away from his co-accused friends. All of Tre-Weekane’s friends were in trouble with the law or in jail, Mr Maselli said. “He’s unable to find anyone about him

who’s pure (and) without convictions. “But youth is on his side. It’s a shame that we have a man of his age before the court so much.” Tre-Weekane understood that each jail term was leading to a “wasted life”, the lawyer argued. His rehabilitation prospects were guarded but “not without hope”. A police prosecutor argued for a lengthy jail term given Tre-Weekane had breached and reoffended on previous corrections orders. He’d missed phone calls and appointments with Corrections staff despite being guided by an advanced case manager. Police argued it was important to “send a message” that this offending was “seriously” punished. Especially to his co-offending friends, who were either in jail or facing court.

Corrections Victoria was opposed to a further corrections order. Magistrate Suzette Dootjes indicated Tre-Weekane, despite being a “young man”, would be likely jailed for the latest crimes. “He’s gone beyond a corrections order. Even a combination sentence is not within the range.” She noted that the repeated scamming was pre-meditated, rather than opportunistic. It had a big impact on victims. A Corrections report “starkly” described his “lack of motivation” to engage with corrections officers or modify his behaviour with corrections support, Ms Dootjes noted. Tre-Weekane had served 89 days in presentence remand. He was remanded for sentencing at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 17 March.

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What was the best day of your life? My wedding day What was your most memorable moment and why? The day I opened my business. Its always been my dream to have my own business. My grandma was a self made woman and I always wanted to follow in her footsteps and make her proud. What would your last meal be? Kerala chilli crab with rice What do you love about sewing/being a seamstress? Love working with our beautiful customers and their lovely garments. We take great pride in our work and its so good to see the look of sheer joy on their faces after a garment has been altered or finished. My favourite is when we manage to do something that the customer thought was impossible. What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness and why? The wedding of Princess Diana to Prince Charles. She was always my favourite person. What is your favourite TV show? Masterchef. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? My dad, mum, my three kids and my husband. What has been your most embarrassing moment? Dancing in the shop with my colleagues not knowing we had an audience in the carpark. What are your hobbies? Cooking, reading, dancing and quilting. What three CDs would you take with you on a desert island? Andrea Bocelli, Neil Diamond and rock and roll music.

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The local council The City of Casey’s Youth Counselling and Support team provides a free, confidential counselling service for young people aged 10 to 25. They also support parents and carers of young people who are experiencing difficulties. Visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/getcounselling-support Lifeline Lifeline offers support over the phone, online and via text. It’s not limited by location, which means you can speak to someone from wherever you are. Lifeline also provides assistance to those who are concerned about a loved one’s mental health. Visit lifeline.org. au or call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support. Headspace Headspace offers tailored and holistic mental health support to 12 - 25 year olds and has a number of centres around the City of Casey: Narre Warren, Dandenong and Pakenham. Book an appointment to chat with the welcoming team about any youth mental health issues. Visit headspace.org.au to find out more.

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Combined clean up effort By Gabriella Payne Clean Up Australia Day events were in full swing around the country on Sunday 7 March and locals from the Rotary Club of Berwick joined forces with cubs and parents from the Berwick Central Cub Group to clean up their own patch of nature on the weekend, showing that when it comes to the planet, we really are all in this together. Meeting up at Buchanan Park at 10am, Rotarians, cubs and parents worked together to clean up almost 100 kgs of rubbish over a few hours - which was made up of 6.6 kg of recyclable materials and 91.4 kg of rubbish, including paper, broken glass, two fire extinguishers, a bicycle wheel, two shopping trolleys and a broken wooden pallet. This community collaboration was organised by Rotarian, Jen Marshall and Berwick Central Cub Leader, Annette Lake and a fun time was had by everyone involved, all whilst cleaning up for a worthwhile cause. Rubbish bags, high vis vests and disposable gloves (for both big and small hands) were provided by the ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ organisation to make litter collecting easier and after Buchanan Park was left “spotlessly clean”, the workers all got to sit down and enjoy a welldeserved morning tea together. The collected rubbish was left in a pile for the Cardinia Shire Council to pick up at a later time, and after getting to successfully work and share experiences alongside each other, this event will surely not be the last time that the two community groups join forces. Another Clean Up Australia Day event was held by the Cardinia Landcare group at the Beaconsfield tennis courts on Sunday morning, and over just a few hours, the team of volunteers managed to collect 22 bags of rubbish between them. Glenn Brooks-MacMillan from the Cardinia Landcare group said that the Beaconsfield event had been running “for many years” and was a collaborative effort between Landcare and Friends of Cardinia Creek Sanctuary. “Every year we set up a tent and people come along and we pick up heaps of rubbish,” Mr Brooks-MacMillan said. In total, 25 people came along to this year’s event at the Beaconsfield tennis courts and Mr Brooks-MacMillan said overall it was a great success. “It all makes a difference,” he said.

The Rotarians, Cubs and parents stand proudly with their collected rubbish, which weighed in at almost 100 kgs.

The Cardinia Landcare crew helped clean up the Beaconsfield area on Sunday for Clean Up Australia Day.

The Cub leader addresses the Cub group before the clean up.

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A total of 22 bags of rubbish were collected by 25 people - almost one bag of rubbish per person!

Rotarian Tim Moore addresses the Cub group at Buchanan Park.

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OPINION Shame and scandal Pamela Curr is a well-respected refugee activist with a long history of supporting and speaking for refugees and asylum seekers. Speaking at 2021 International Women’s Day event attended by members of Casey Cardinia for Refugees, she focussed on the plight of women seeking asylum in Australia. Her stories of the unnecessary cruelty with which our government has treated many of these women is shameful. After 2012 there was a marked increase in the number of single women arriving by boat. Pamela spoke of the “resilience and courage” of these women leaving their countries alone. Many come from regimes with strict punitive treatment of women. One woman she came to know and support was one of just five women in a boat with 100 men when it left Indonesia for Australia. It is impossible to imagine how terrified she must have been. Many single women were sent to Nauru where there were water shortages and insufficient clothes. The Australian government knew of these difficult circumstance but chose to ignore them. In 2013 and 2014 the women were released from detention in Nauru to small cabins in the bush. There they were prey not only to wild dogs, but also local men who raped them. Again, our government aware of these awful circumstances has chosen to do nothing. Pamela said, “their suffering is our suffering” and that this is a “shame and scandal on our standards”. Casey Cardinia for Refugees will continue to raise these injustices and speak out for those who are legally seeking a safe haven where they hope to rebuild their traumatised lives. We remind Jason Wood, MP for LaTrobe, on a regular basis, that we care about cruelty and we are aware of how our government is treating aslyum seekers. The current chaotic and inhumane system of dealing with this issue must change. Margaret Edwards, Casey Cardinia for Refugees, Berwick.

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The City of Casey has launched a new annual program to provide free training for new, emerging and existing community leaders in Casey who want to build their leadership skills and learn about community engagement and local government. The Community Leadership Program aims to support Casey residents aged 18 and over, who have a desire to make a difference and engage in community life. Expressions of interest are now open and no prior experience or knowledge is required. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff is looking forward to seeing the launch of the program and supporting participants throughout their journey. “Council is committed to empowering Casey’s future leaders and this program will help provide them with the skills and resources to become leaders within the community. “The program will not only benefit individual participants and their community groups, but also Council and Casey’s community as a whole as it will strengthen community-led networks and local democracy.” The program will run from May to September 2021 and include both online and face-to-face workshops held on Saturdays and Tuesday evenings covering: Leadership styles, personal and community leadership Communication and presentation skills Building community capacity, working with volunteers and local resources, and networking Understanding how local government works and how to contribute to the democratic process Good governance, decision making, project planning and goal setting At the conclusion of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing networking opportunities where they

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Thursday 4 March, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding Dandenong RSL’s planned sale of Cranbourne RSL. Here’s how our readers reacted online... Peter McKill: What else did they expect to happen when they got into bed with them. Gaye Guest: Like other organisations, lock down has taken its toll financially and at the end of the day the Veterans need to be cared for first. They are selling up to find a smaller venue. Dandenong probably bailed out Cranbourne from the outset and have renovated the facility. Organisations have to be fiscal as the donation $ has been slim. All ADF organisations must reign in expenditure if they are to survive long term. Already one ADF organisation ( that lead the ANZAC Day march Melb several years ago) is now shutting up shop much to the malign of its members.

Line change The City of Casey is looking for its next generation of leaders. Picture: ANDREW CANTWELL can gain practical experience in leading community and council projects. Expressions of interests are now open until 5.00 pm on Wednesday 31 March. The selection process will include an informal interview and 25 participants will be selected to participate in the program. The program aims to represent Casey’s diversity and is inclusive of all genders, age groups, abilities, Aboriginality, cultures, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientation, education and employment status. The recruitment of participants will aim to reflect diversity in Casey. Aligning to the 2020/21 Council Plan objective of launching a citizen leadership program, the initiative was developed in line with a recommendation from the Casey Municipal Monitor’s report which called for “the development and implementation of an extensive municipal wide program to develop more and diverse community leaders, greater participation in setting a vison for Casey, and more awareness and interest in local democracy, the role of Council and the responsibilities of Councillors”. For more information and to apply, visit the Casey Conversations website. For application support, email caseyclp@ casey.vic.gov.au or call 9705 5200

Cranbourne line commuters can expect to be boarding buses instead of trains for the next week as crews work on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade. The upgrade will duplicate the track between Dandenong and Cranbourne, to allow trains to run every 10 minutes. During the works, buses will replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations from 8.30pm on Thursday 11 March until last service on Wednesday 17 March. On the roads, the Greens Road level crossing at Dandenong South will be closed to traffic in both directions nightly from Friday 12 March until Monday 15 March between 7pm and 5am. There will also be overnight eastbound closures at the level crossing on Thursday 11 March and Friday 12 March between 7pm and 5am as well as a lane closure throughout the length of the works. These road closures will allow crews to deliver and install beams as part of a new rail bridge over Greens Road. Drivers are advised to take the Dandenong Bypass to the north or Abbotts Road to the south as alternatives. Travellers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journey. Masks are mandatory on public transport. Duplication works on the Cranbourne line will be complete by 2023, and by 2025 every level crossing on the line will be removed. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Tanila De Silva, with a ‘Pro Tagger’ in hot pursuit during Ultimate Tag.

Tanila De Silva says he’s nearly addicted to putting himself out of his comfort zone.

Tanila chases down title Endeavour Hills man Tanila De Silva is no stranger to the uncomfortable. The banker faced an extreme test by pitting himself against parkour athletes and professional runners on the new TV game show Ultimate Tag. “I saw it as an opportunity to expand my comfort levels,” Mr De Silva said. “I have always been that person who gives everything a go. “Whether that be backpacking to the fur-

thers corners of the planet, bungee jumping, working on my original music to even eating tarantulas.” In the show Ultimate Tag, “everyday Australians” run, spin, leap and tumble through a dynamic obstacle course as they try to evade ‘Pro Tagger’ athletes. “I was definitely intimidated by the professional free runners or parkour athletes. “I have no experience in this and was defi-

More disruptions ahead on the Monash Freeway Drivers are warned to be aware of upcoming works on the Monash Freeway this week. Workers will be re-asphalting sections of the freeway between Warrigal Road and Eastlink throughout March, so lanes will be closed in each direction at night Weekdays: inbound 6pm to 5am and outbound 6pm to 7am Weekends: inbound 7pm to 10am and outbound 6pm to 10am. Delays are expected of up to 15 to 20 minutes. Drivers should take an alternate route via Ferntree Gully Road or Princes Highway. In addition, the Wellington Road inbound exit ramp will be closed on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 March from 8pm to 5am. Detour via Springvale Road. Further down the freeway at Narre Warren North Road, the outbound entry ramp will be closed on Wednesday 10 March from 8pm to 5am. The outbound exit ramp will be closed on Thursday 11 March from 8pm to 5am. Drivers can detour via Princes Highway. The inbound entry ramp will be closed on Thursday 11 March from 8pm to 4.30am with detours via the Princes Highway, and the inbound exit ramp will be closed on Wednesday 10 March from 8pm to 4.30am. Detour via Belgrave-Hallam Road. Major works are also starting to widen the Monash Freeway over Forster Road. Long-term closures and changed traffic conditions are expected. This week, Forster Road will be closed under the freeway from Wednesday 10 March to Sunday 18 April. Drivers may also be impacted by works at the O’Shea Road Upgrade. Barrier installation will begin this week to create work zones for crews on O’Shea

Drivers may experience delays during the works. Road, Greaves Road and Soldiers Road. These works will include realigning the traffic lanes by amending the line marking and the lane width. There will be localised overnight road closures from Tuesday 9 March to Thursday 26 March, 8pm to 5am. Vegetation removal works to remove vegetation on both sides of O’Shea Road, Soldiers Road and Greaves Road will take place until mid-April, Monday to Saturday between 7am and 6pm. There may be up to five-minute delays in the area at the intersection of Soldiers and O’Shea roads. Throughout March and April, inspection and relocation of utilities above and below the ground including electricity, telecommunications, gas and water will take place. Any service disruptions will be communicated to you by your service provider.

nitely going to be under the pump from the very first second.” Mr De Silva has a philosophy of having a “red-hot crack” life. He has trained in Muay Thai for more than 15 years, as well as being a martial arts instructor in full-contact karate. His previous TV game-show appearances are The Chaser and Millionaire Hot Seat. Nevertheless Ultimate Tag was the best ex-

perience of his colourful life, he says. For him, there’s a near-addiction to putting himself into challenging positions. “I live by two things, the first being it’s important to balance my karma. “The second being I do not ever want to look back and think to myself that I could have, I should have done that.” Ultimate Tag starts on Channel 7 on Sunday 7 March.

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He’s Fundraiser of the Year A fundraiser with a Melbourne-based social justice organisation has walked away with the Young Fundraiser of the Year gong at the 44th National Awards for Excellence in Fundraising. Narre Warren North local Luke Toebelmann, a corporate partnership manager with the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), has worked in fundraising for just over five years and was announced as the winner of the award at a virtual ceremony on Friday 26 February. The Young Fundraiser of the Year honour goes to a promising up-and-coming fundraiser who has demonstrated excellence in raising funds, promoted best practice fundraising, inspired donors, managed successful campaigns and given back to the fundraising sector or community as a volunteer. “Luke has shown to us that the future of the fundraising profession is in good hands. His list of accomplishments is impressive. He’s an inspiration to his contemporaries as well as more seasoned fundraisers across the sector,” said CEO of FIA, Katherine Raskob. Speaking about the award, Luke said: “I’m extremely proud of the award; however, I’m not entirely comfortable with individual recognition. There are so many people that have supported me in my career, so I really just want to thank them for the guidance, support and leadership that they’ve kindly offered to me.” Luke started his career in the tertiary and higher education sector, managing student engagement programs to create an inclusive and fun environment for local and international students. After travelling around Australia and seeing the level of inequity and disadvantage that exists in many places, he decided to move into the not-for-profit sector to make a difference. Luke is currently working on his Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential and has given back to the sector by founding a corporate partnerships special interest group through FIA Victoria. As a kid, Luke ran laps around his primary school oval to raise money for charity. Twentytwo years later, he still runs for charity. In 2019, he volunteered outside of hours to rally BSL staff to raise over $30,000 for charity through the Melbourne Marathon and during the recent pandemic lockdowns, he ran a 50km ultramarathon on his treadmill at home to raise funds for people experiencing disadvantage during Anti-Poverty Week. Luke is also a past board member of state and national organisations which create engagement opportunities for tertiary and higher education students. Throughout his time working in the education sector, he was recognised at a national level for his work creating engagement programs for socially isolated students. BSL is a social justice organisation working to prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. Joining BSL in 2019, Luke led the implementation of a best-practice philanthropic partnerships framework that included program partners across the organisation, employment partners, suppliers and research. At BSL, Luke has worked tirelessly to instil best practice, develop a culture of philanthropy and build relationships with internal and

Young Fundraiser of the Year Luke Toebelmann. external stakeholders. In just 12 months, BSL’s corporate partners’ portfolio has grown to over $5 million, including BSL’s largest-ever single philanthropic gift. The key to Luke’s success is stakeholder leadership, embedding the philosophy that raising funds is everybody’s business, not just the fundraising team. His external key partners have nothing but praise for his transparency, accountability and impeccable relationship management skills as

do his BSL colleagues. “Luke is a passionate, talented and incredible relationship manager. In my 15-year fundraising career, I’ve not worked with an upand-coming fundraiser who has impressed me more than Luke,” said Karen McComiskey, BSL’s head of fundraising and philanthropy. Before joining BSL, Luke worked for the Cathy Freeman Foundation as a community events and peer-to-peer fundraiser. He helped grow community fundraising to one of the or-

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ganisation’s most lucrative revenue streams, recording a 171 percent increase in fundraising revenue and a 206 percent increase in event participants. He was also instrumental in securing and implementing the foundation’s first milliondollar partnership, the largest in the organisation’s history. The awards are organised by Fundraising Institute Australia (FIA), the peak body for professional fundraisers.

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Shed showing strength By Danielle Kutchel The Hampton Park Men’s Shed has held its AGM, as it looks to come back stronger after a difficult 2020. On Sunday 7 March, members of the Men’s Shed met for the meeting at Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre. Members were joined by Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas, CEO of Disability Co Dylan Maliepaard and CEO of Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, Jan Gilchrist. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan also sent a message of support. Re-elected president Peter Hanson said the meeting was a show of solidarity among members and friends of the organisation. “It’s inspiring to see our shed members, and our community, rally around us at our AGM. We also acknowledge and thank Gary Maas MP for his attendance and ongoing support as well as Luke Donnellan MP, Anthony Byrne MP and Victorian Men’s Shed Association president Lindsay Oates, for their ongoing support our of group.” He said the group would come back stronger than ever in 2021, after facing a number of challenges in 2020 including losing their meeting space after an apparent insurance issue, and being forced to close during the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic also meant the group was unable to fundraise as it normally would. Mr Hanson said the Men’s Shed was looking to develop partnerships with others in the community. “We’re keen to build close partnerships with other groups and to grow our membership base so that we can continue to service our community and its needs. We are here for our community.” A draft strategic plan was presented at the

Members of the Hampton Park Men’s Shed, with Dylan Maliepaard (CEO, Disability Co) and Jan Gilchrist (CEO, Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre). Picture: SUPPLIED meeting and will be refined further at an upcoming workshop. Discussions are ongoing around partnerships with other community organisations, however the Men’s Shed has already formed a close bond with Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre, which is currently hosting the Men’s Shed’s meetings for free in a show of support.

There are also discussions about working more closely with the Lions Club of Hampton Park. Mr Maas said the Hampton Park Men’s Shed is “a valued local service” and spoke of its importance to members and the wider community. “It provides support to many in our com-

munity while also providing a place to meet regularly and learn new skills. “Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, community based support services such as the Hampton Park Men’s Shed are vital in assisting people to connect, raise issues and seek help,” he said.

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Business awards back on By Danielle Kutchel The Casey Business Awards are returning in 2021 with a brand-new format to recognise and celebrate the wonderful and diverse businesses across the City of Casey. The awards open on Friday 5 March and close on Thursday 8 April and businesses, both large and small, are encouraged to get involved and be in the running to win cash prizes, promotion for their business and the opportunity to network with other local business people. As part of the refreshed format, the City of Casey will recognise achievement in four categories: innovation, business leadership, employment, and resilience. All applicants will have exclusive access to an exciting range of business development programs, including free mentoring and a series of invite-only workshops focusing on award category themes. Winners will also receive cash prizes and valuable exposure for their business. City of Casey’s chair of administrators, Noelene Duff, said after what was undeniably a challenging year, it was important to recognise the achievements of Casey’s businesses. “There are so many local businesses doing amazing things and it’s wonderful to be able to showcase and celebrate the contribution and value they add to our city,” Ms Duff said. “We understand many businesses are time poor, so we have made the application process quick and easy with only five assessment questions to respond to. “I encourage all local businesses to participate in this fantastic program, not only for the promotion and recognition that they can receive, but also for the valuable opportunities to connect more broadly with Casey’s business network and gain feedback from industry experts.” Finalists will be announced at a Business

The team from Gumbuya World celebrate being named the 2019 Business of the Year. Breakfast networking event on 13 May 2021, with the winners to be announced at a special Gala Evening event on 25 June 2021 at Bunjil Place. The Casey Business Awards 2021 are proudly supported by major sponsors Zeemo and Bendigo Bank and category sponsors Mirvac, St John of God Hospital Berwick, MatchWorks, and media partner Star News Group. For more information and to apply, visit businessincasey.com.au/casey-businessawards-2021.

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Breaking ‘bad habits’ Crime Stoppers has encouraged Victorians to break bad habits formed during Covid lockdown, with a clear message to ‘Lock it or Lose it.’ The organisation has partnered with Victoria Police to encourage everyone to practice good safety habits in a new campaign to prevent theft. The ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ campaign was launched on Wednesday 3 March, and asks everyone to be more vigilant when leaving their cars, homes and bicycles. With up to 75 percent of Victoria’s workers now permitted to return to the office, this could be the first time in 12 months that their homes will be empty. ‘Breaking Bad Habits’ encourages people to pay attention to their security habits especially when leaving their homes, parking their cars at the train station or bicycles at parking racks. Chief executive of Crime Stoppers Victoria, Stella Smith, said not locking up our homes, cars and bicycles presents criminals with an easy opportunity.

“It would be nice to live in a world where we don’t have to lock anything, but the reality is quite different, and we do need to protect ourselves and our property,” she said. “At Crime Stoppers we have seen countless CCTV images of thieves using credit cards they have stolen from parked cars. “Don’t wait until your wallet is stolen from the ‘hiding place’ in your car. Always take the wallet with you.” Ms Smith said the best way to overcome a bad habit is to replace it with a good one. “Take your wallet with you instead of hiding it in your car and always lock up your bicycle on a parking rack in a secure, visible area,” she suggested. She added that sharing information with Crime Stoppers is also an important habit to have. “If you see suspicious activity in your community, let Crime Stoppers know by calling us on 1800 333 000 or by submitting an online report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.”

Car rolls in Narre East By Danielle Kutchel One person was taken to hospital after an accident in Narre Warren East over the weekend. On Sunday 7 March at around 3pm, CFA was notified of an accident with a person

possibly trapped in a vehicle on Wellington Road. CFA crews worked to free the person, who was then transported to hospital. Six CFA vehicles attended, supported by FRV and SES.

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Aviva Communities Officer The Monterey’s - Open plan living at its best

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Featuring sliding doors opening to a private outdoor entertaining area, The Monterey, The Monterey X & Monterey SX at Aviva Communities Officer are designed with your lifestyle in mind. These gorgeous homes feature 2 bedrooms and 1-2 bathrooms, with scenic views over Gum Scrub Creek. The luxurious Monterey SX also includes a study, which can be used as a third bedroom.

By Danielle Kutchel Is there a kitten or puppy shaped hole in your life?If so, you’re in luck with Petstock Cranbourne and Clyde North celebrating Petstock Assist’s inaugural National Pet Adoption Month. Petstock Assist is the charity arm of Petstock. It regularly raises funds and awareness for rescue groups and partners through donation drives for food and money. The organisation hopes that the adoption month initiative will help get even more pets into homes while educating their new owners about responsible pet ownership and celebrating the entire rescue community. Petstock Assist ambassador for Victoria and Clyde North store manager - Katey Parkinson said adopting an animal was a rewarding experience for both pet and owner. “They have every bit of love to give. It’s worth welcoming them into your home, they’re the best kind of pets to have,” she said. “It changes their life entirely - it might be only a short period of your life, but it makes their whole entire life when you adopt them.” Her cat, Zeke, was a rescue - and she said she is spoiled by his love. “He’s been the most loving pet I could ever imagine and he’s super affectionate. He owns the house now!” Ms Parkinson said. Petstock Assist is encouraging all Australian’s to Adopt Different this March - to adopt a new way of thinking when it comes to rescue pets, to reconsider any biases, dismiss unfair stereotypes and make considered, sustainable choices on what pet is truly the best fit for their lifestyle. PETstock Assist charity and events lead, Jessica Curtis, wants everyone, not just adoptive parents, to think differently about what they can do to help break the cycle of pet homelessness. “Those who choose to adopt not shop play a critical role in reducing the number of animals in need,” she says. “Not only by providing a loving home and second chance, but also leading by example. “Our rescue parents take the time to learn berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Starting from just $499,000 – you don’t want to miss out! Rescued dog Nyle waits for treats. a pet’s unique personality to find their perfect match, they make a long-term commitment, and ultimately, build a relationship that improves a pet’s life and their own.” The celebration month also celebrates the owners who opened their hearts over 2020, when rescue groups experienced all-time high adoption rates, she added. And, the month recognises the tireless work of rescue groups, volunteers and fosters who are “helping break the cycle” of pet homelessness, she said. For more details on Petstock Assist’s National Pet Adoption Month, including special events held at participating stores on Saturday 13 March, visit petstock.com.au

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Cranbourne art on show By Danielle Kutchel Residents of Casey have long known of the beauty of Cranbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, but that beauty has now been captured for all of Melbourne to see thanks to the work of international artists Fallen Fruit. Fallen Fruit, comprised of David Allen Burns and Austin Young, took inspiration from the gardens for their exhibit ‘Natural History’, which is now on display at the National Gallery of Victoria as part of the Triennial. Natural History is an immersive installation spread across three galleries, encompassing vibrant wallpaper prints featuring photos of different varieties of plants paired with selected artworks from the NGV’s permanent collection. The result is an exhibit that “draws into focus the complex and dynamic relationship between historical and contemporary ideals of beauty and nature, religious ideology, and narrative themes of colonialism and how they function as storytelling in Western art,” the artists explained in their artist statement. One piece of the triptych, titled ‘Native Plants’ features a pattern of flora native to Australia, constructed from photographs taken at the Cranbourne gardens. The artists said they were encouraged to visit the gardens on their research trip to Australia in February 2020. “We were really impressed with the beautiful contemporary garden. It’s as much an installation artwork as it is a garden,” they said. Returning home to Los Angeles with photos of the Cranbourne gardens as well as other flora around Melbourne, the duo began creating their artwork during LA’s covid lockdown. “The pandemic afforded a great time to be introspective and focus on the meaning of the artwork both historically and in terms of contemporary framing,” the duo said.

Love is blind (Amore Accieca) (c. 1875). Donato Barcaglia, in front of Fallen Fruit’s pattern ‘sketches and notebooks’.

‘Native Plants’ by Fallen Fruit, using photographs taken at the Cranbourne gardens. Pictures: FALLEN FRUIT “Originally, we were supposed to return to Melbourne to install the artworks and for public programming. “But as it became clear we couldn’t travel to Australia, the team at NGV worked hard to make sure our artwork was installed as we envisioned.”

The artists used architectural drawings of the room to digitally sketch the installation, and then coordinated with curators and installers over Zoom and FaceTime to get it just right. The Cranbourne gardens have left an impression on the duo.

“The Cranbourne Gardens are spectacular in every way. The designs for the gardens are fantastic,” they said. “The site lines create spaces for the public to explore botany and geography like a museum for native plants. It is not only beautiful, it is diverse and full of the unexpected. “We had an incredible experience making the photographs and walking the property. We also love the food at the restaurant!” With the pandemic also highlighting the impact of art on people’s mental health, the artists also noted the power of art to heal. “Artwork is healing. It connects people. Our art is an experience and it’s often very social,” they said. Fallen Fruit is about to launch its next collaborative project, titled ‘Endless Orchard’. Another global project, the artists invite anyone to participate by “planting a fruit tree in front of your home, business, school or community centre”, and sharing it with the world by mapping it on endlessorchard.com Visit the Natural History exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria’s Triennial, showing until Sunday 18 April.

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Time for a new era Your dream wedding venue The new owners of Berwick Village Jewellery, Sylvia and Anthony Gelgec. 229104 Anthony Gelgec and his wife Sylvia are the new owners of Berwick Village Jewellery. Anthony has been involved in the jewellery trade for over 30 years. His family was also in the trade, so it was inevitable that Anthony would end up pursuing his passion for creating and selling beautiful jewellery and watches. “I had a passion to learn the trade but wasn’t sure if I wanted to learn watch making or jewellery, so I did both,“ Anthony explained. He completed an apprenticeship in watch making in 1999 at RMIT in Melbourne and soon after completed his apprenticeship in jewellery at NMIT. “I was one of the last two students from three states who graduated from the watch making

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Words of harmony By Danielle Kutchel

A performer at a previous spoken word poetry event.

Cultural Diversity Week will be celebrated in Casey with a special spoken word poetry event, hosted in the Bunjil Place Plaza. City of Casey Youth Services and Bunjil Place are co-hosting the event, called Harmony Day: Youth Storytelling, Spoken Word and Poetry. The free event will celebrate and elevate

youth voices and mark both Harmony Day and World Poetry Day. It will offer a safe and supportive space for people of all cultures and backgrounds to get up and share their story, whether through spoken word or physical performance. Performances will be centred on the theme of culture, identity and community. Between 12 and 15 performers from across the south east will take to the stage to share their talents. There will also be a number of open mic spots for attendees who wish to showcase their culture and identity through performance. Organiser Josh Carell, multicultural youth development officer at the City of Casey, said the event was youth-led and would be a supportive, judgement-free environment for young performers. It’s the first live event from the youth services team in over a year, and Mr Carell said he’s optimistic that people are looking forward to attending events again. The event will be held on Sunday March 21 in the Bunjil Place Plaza, from 4pm til 6pm. Anyone interested in performing can email jcarell@casey.vic.gov.au or put their name down for an open mic spot on the day. For more information, visit the event page on the Bunjil Place website: https://www.bunjilplace.com.au/harmony-day-youth-storytelling-spoken-word-poetry

Aiming to get girls into sport The State Government has announced round two of a program aimed at increasing the number of women and girls participating in sport. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence announced on Friday 5 March that applications are now open for round two of the 2020/21 Change Our Game Scholarship Program. The Change Our Game Scholarship Program supports women to pursue leadership opportunities across all levels of the sector. Scholarships range in value from $2,000 to $10,000 and nominations are open to all recognised state sport and recreation bodies, local government authorities and regional sports assemblies. This round will also include a category specific to women whose roles have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. This stream will provide career coaching or career counselling for anyone looking to identify transferrable skills, reskill or re-evaluate a career pathway in the sport and recreation sector. The scholarship program is tiered to ensure leadership opportunities are extended to women, regardless of their experience, encompassing community sport volunteers through to senior executives at state sporting associations. Since the scholarship program was introduced in 2018, more than $1 million has been invested to assist almost 200 Victorian women working and volunteering across all levels of the sport and recreation sector to access a range of professional development opportunities and training courses. For more information about the Change Our Game Scholarship Program visit changeourgame.vic.gov.au. 12485486-CG11-21

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Indigenous truth, justice “My brother was taken to jail for stealing a bottle of milk. A bottle of milk. We lived on a reserve and he used to pass houses where, you know, the milkie would leave out bottles and he was sentenced to jail for that.” Mr Merlino said that expressions of interest would be taken in the coming months to appoint five commissioners and that the Yoorrook Justice Commission would have all the powers of a royal commission. “This is long overdue. It’s an acknowledgement that the pain in our past is present in the lives of people right now,” he said. “It’s a recognition that without truth, without justice, you can’t have a treaty. You can’t take that incredibly powerful step forward until we go through this process of truth and justice.” Mr Merlino said that while a truth and justice commission will be a first for Australia, 30 other nations have gone through a similar process including Canada, South Africa and New Zealand. “This is something that has been happening around the world ... This is an important, an historic path that we must all go through.” “We cannot ask Aboriginal Victorians or our community as a whole to move forward until we have acknowledged and reconciled with a painful past and the impacts of that past to this very day,” Ms Williams said. “We know that Aboriginal people are overrepresented in school absenteeism, in incarceration rates, in poor life expectancy. We know that all of that needs to be looked at wholistically.”

By Jed Lanyon The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission as the nation’s first truth-telling process into injustices experienced by Aboriginal people since colonisation. Deputy Premier James Merlino made the announcement alongside the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Gabrielle Williams and representatives of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, Marcus Stewart and Aunty Geraldine Atkinson at Coranderrk near Healesville on 9 March. The commission will investigate both historical and ongoing injustices committed against Aboriginal Victorians across all areas of social, political and economic life by engaging Victoria’s Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community to achieve its aims of truth telling and truth listening. “It’s amazing to be on Coranderrk with such significant aboriginal history,” said Mr Stewart, a Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung people “Today, words kind of escape me with how we describe what this means. It’s historic, It’s significant but I think it’s a true testament of the decades of advocacy, the generations of activism of our community.” Mr Stewart said the joint announcement marked the “start of the process of healing”. “We ask our fellow Victorians to stand with us as we take this path towards healing and then we’ll ask that they walk on this journey side-by-side with us as we step forward with our journey towards treaty.”

First People’s Assembly of Victoria co-chair Marcus Stewart with James Merlino MP at Coranderrk. Picture: JED LANYON Aunty Geraldine shared the injustices experienced by her family, events she described as “traumatic memories”. “I thought of my mother, who read 14 chil-

dren, plus numerous grandchildren, who lived their lives in tin shacks with dirt floors, who struggled to keep her family from being taken away and stolen.

Authorities warn that gastro is on the rise Cases of viral gastroenteritis have increased in Victorian childcare centres so far this year, with the number of outbreaks more than four times higher than the five-year average. And good old-fashioned handwashing with soap and water is still the best defence against spreading the bug. There have been 246 outbreaks of gastro notified from Victorian childcare centres so far this year. Victoria’s executive director for communicable disease, Dr Bruce Bolam, said the best way to prevent the gastro spreading is to keep children home until after they recover. “Gastroenteritis can spread quickly through settings such as childcare centres, where children play and interact closely with each other and can readily spread their bugs,” he said. “It is important for childcare centres to have good hygiene practices in place and to respond quickly with thorough cleaning if any children become ill. “Handwashing with soap and water is still the best personal hygiene method to minimise the chance of spreading the virus. “A good old-fashioned scrub with soap

The best way to prevent the gastro spreading is to keep children home until after they recover. and warm water is the best way to remove the norovirus from our hands and prevent passing it on to infect others. “Alcohol-based sanitiser is not very effec-

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Miffy and Friends coming A new exhibition at Bunjil Place Gallery will evoke nostalgia and bring to life one of the world’s most endearing characters. Bunjil Place Gallery proudly welcomes iconic design exhibition Miffy and Friends, featuring the work of Dutch illustrator, Dick Bruna, to Melbourne from 27 March - 11 June. Captivating children and adults alike for over 65 years, the iconic figure of Miffy features in a major, free exhibition coming to Melbourne for the very first time, following the exhibition’s stellar launch at Brisbane’s QUT Art Museum late last year. Miffy was first created by Bruna as a bedtime story for his son in 1955. The little white bunny, or ‘nijntje’ as she is known in Dutch, has evolved from her life as a children’s book character into a globally-recognised and universally loved design icon. Miffy and friends presents original drawings and illustrations loaned from Bruna’s estate, Mercis bv in Amsterdam, to explore his aesthetic influences and, in turn, how he has influenced generations of artists. While deceptively simple, the character of Miffy is grounded in the ideas of 20th century avant-garde art, reflecting ideas of abstractionism and colour theory. With her pared back details and purity of line, Miffy embodies a universal language of minimalism. The exhibition places Miffy alongside the work of seven of Australia’s most exciting contemporary artists who find the ideas encapsulated in Bruna’s figure of Miffy as inspiration for their own artistic practice. The inclusion of work by Stephen Bird, Sadie Chandler, Nadia Hern&aacute;ndez, Carla McRae, Nell, Brian Robinson, and Vipoo Srivilasa, representing some of the biggest talent in contemporary art, firmly places the exhibition within an Australian context. Exhibition curator Vanessa Van Ooyen said that Miffy and Driends is a celebration of people coming together to share in the joys of art.

“Miffy at the gallery’’, illustration Dick Bruna “Miffy perfectly captures the Dutch concept of gezelligheid, which isn’t a word easily translated into English but is about a feeling, of coming together with loved ones and a general ‘togetherness’ that gives people a sense of

Members wanted, with a VIEW to making difference Berwick Evening VIEW Club is seeking women who would like to make social connections while making a difference. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) offers a network for women to connect to the community, enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships while supporting the work of The Smith Family. The Berwick Evening VIEW Club is one of over 300 Australian clubs to sponsor disadvantaged students through The Smith Family’s Learning for Life sponsorship program which in addition to financial support, offers tutoring and mentoring programs and a Smith Family coordinator to support a child’s specific needs. The club meets at 6pm for a 6.30pm start every third Monday of the month at the local Hill Restaurant and also hosts social events

including guest speakers, theatre and film trips, coffee mornings, dine-outs and country trips, to name a few. “One of our very favourite fundraising activities is the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle and we are thrilled that it has returned after Covid restrictions. New members will be able to join the debate about whether the onion goes on the top of the sausage or vice versa,” said newly elected president Jan Whitaker. “Berwick Evening VIEW Club looks forward to welcoming new members in search of purpose and fun,” Jan added. Anyone interested in joining the friendly club can call Jan Whitaker on 9705 9009, email berwick.evening.view@gmail.com or look up the club on Facebook or at view.org. au

“Miffy’s Birthday’’, illustration by Dick Bruna belonging and mutual understanding.” Sure to delight Miffy fans across Melbourne and beyond, the exhibition instils a love of art in audiences of all ages, making a lasting impression on all who cross her path.

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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed

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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

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PEAKE AT THE PEAK BY DANIELLE KUTCHEL THE team at Peake Real Estate have taken home three coveted gongs at the 2021 ARERAs - the Australasian Real Estate Results Awards. Four of the agency’s highest performers were named among the individual award winners: Cindy Huntington was named Property Manager of the Year; Alana Opteynde was named Support Star of the Year; and Anita Taylor and Andrew Brown were jointly named Growth Agent of the Year. Andrew said the recognition came as a “bit of a surprise”, but was a tribute to the team’s hard work over a difficult year. “It’s been very challenging with the lockdown periods with Covid, the way we had to adapt our business and the way we conducted sales. We got through it, and we’re lucky enough to be increasing our business and also continuing our business,” he said. He said “flexibility” played a big part in the team’s success, as sales and showings moved online.

Ultimately, he and Anita said the award was a reflection of the team and directors at Peake, as well as the loyalty of their customers. “It’s a team effort that helped us get this award, but it’s something Anita and myself want to build on, going to the next level,” Andrew said. Likewise, Cindy, who works at Peake’s Officer site, was “blown away” to receive her own award. “It means the world to me,” she said. “It’s a sign that I’m doing a good job at what I do.” She hopes her new title as Property Manager of the Year will help build more trust behind her name in the local area and the industry. She said Covid lockdowns compelled the agency to “step up” and said the team’s ability to work with the changes of 2020 was a credit to them. “We were able to operate and protect both landlords and tenants in a time where no one had ever seen anything like it,” she said. She too offered her thanks to the staff at

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NEW DIRECTORS AT BARRY PLANT BERWICK A NEW era has began for Barry Plant Berwick. On 1 March, the thriving Berwick office was taken over by new directors Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin, directors of Barry Plant Pakenham and Barry Plant Drouin. Mr Ketteringham said he and Mr O’Loughlin were excited by the opportunities presented by their move into the Berwick market. “Dan and I are passionate and dedicated local people who have been living in and around the Berwick area for years,” said Mr Ketteringham. “I went to school in the area, and would hop on the 827 bus after school to get charcoal chicken and gravy chips on the Berwick main street. I know the ins and outs of the area, and am so excited to be able to sell properties there.” The business was founded over two decades ago by Berwick office director and well known auctioneer Paul Dabb, who has seen the office flourish while also witnessing Berwick and the surrounding areas grow at an exponential rate. CEO and director of the Barry Plant Group Mike McCarthy, paid tribute to Mr Dabb and his team. “Barry Plant Berwick has truly been one of our most successful offices, and over the last 20 years has had a committed and dedicated team who have played such an important role in the growth of Berwick and surrounding suburbs,” said Mr McCarthy. “Paul Dabb has done a fantastic job at

New directors Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin with the team at Barry Plant Berwick.

growing the office and really nurturing the staff, many who will stay on and work under Matt and Dan who I know will continue to do an amazing job.” The office has won a number of awards over recent years, with recognition in all areas of property from customer service to property management. In 2019 the office won Novice Auctioneer of the Year (Jack McMaster), Receptionist of the Year (Brody Driscoll), and Department Manager of the Year (Sara Press) at the Barry Plant Awards for Excellence.

“Pakenham is the fastest growth corridor in Victoria, as well as being number one for sales in the state and number two in Australia,” Mr Ketteringham said. “We’re very fortunate to have a broad and diverse demographic of investors and first home owners, and our price points are fantastic and go all the way from $300K to $5m for elite properties. “I’m very energetic, passionate, and enthusiastic when it comes to this opportunity, and really want us to be the best that we can possibly be as a sales and

rentals team. “I think it was an easy decision for Barry Plant Berwick to choose us. They’ve seen our business grow, from not even having a real brand or presence in Pakenham 13 years ago, to becoming one of the top real estate agents in the area. We’ve organically grown to a very large rent roll and also an extremely large office that has taken the number one banner in Pakenham and Officer. Dan and I are so enthusiastic and passionate about working in the area, we can’t wait!” ●

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DEBBIE DOES IT AGAIN FOR the fifth year running, Debbie Brettoner has been named as RateMyAgent’s Berwick Agent of the Year. The stunning achievement is a reflection of her commitment to the industry and to the people of Berwick who trust her with their most important assets. Debbie said the award was not just about her, noting that it was a worthy recognition of her whole team too. “All our hard work has paid off. We’re servicing our vendors well and making sure they have a good experience and that everyone’s happy,” she said. “The most important thing is that they have a good experience.” The real estate agent, who made the move to Ray White Berwick in 2019, said that the real estate sector appeared to have weathered the Covid headwinds well, with business now booming. Ray White Berwick also picked up an award, being named RateMyAgent’s Berwick Agency of the Year. Debbie said she’s particularly proud of this result, coming so soon after she took up a directorship with the company. While being named Berwick’s best agent for the fifth year in a row is quite the achievement, Debbie has no plans to rest on her laurels. Instead, she said she and her team will raise the bar higher, increasing their targets and continuing to grow their business. “What I would like to see is that we retain that momentum, keep doing what we’re doing and maintain the level of service at the same time,” she said. As for her real estate philosophy, it’s simple. “It’s about the best price for the vendor, and the best service - and we have fun along the way!” she said. ●

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Berwick Springs senior coach Rodney Benstead. 204749 side in the Premier Division, it registered six wins to finish seventh on the table, but more importantly the club unearthed its next crop of senior footballers to go alongside its mature core. From a recruitment front, the club is excited by what new recruit, midfielder Daniel Ousley can produce, with the ex-Rowville player expected to be a major cog in the side. Ousley played 13 senior games in the Eastern Football League’s top flight in 2019, and has a heap of senior football experience. Jack Day, Nathan Collins and Jordan Collins from Clayton have all recently put pen to paper, with the latter winning his club’s 2018 best

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and fairest, while exciting tall prospect Bailey Delves - who featured heavily for Narre Warren last season - has also signed on. Dean Waterstone from Kilsyth, Trent Isbister from Lyndale, and Rowville pair Jack McGregor and Nick Williams are other notable off-season recruits. “We’ve started to get some serious momentum, which is really positive,” Benstead said of the list. “We think we’ve got some really good players. “We probably don’t have the stars or the big names, but I believe we can put a 22 on the field that can be ultra-competitive.

“Everyone needs to play their role and contribute.” Benstead said that he wants to create a cohesive group and implement an eye-catching game style as they steadily prepare for the Magpies - who finished seventh in 2019 but have recruited strongly. He believes it’s anyone’s premiership to win in 2021. “What I’ve noticed, and I’ve said it to my players, we want to develop a game style around the way we want to play, but we won’t be scared if someone is getting off the chain to go and make them accountable,” he said. “In saying that, we want to really work on our style - we’ve heard a bit about Belgrave, and we’ll have a good understanding - but no one in this division has won a grand final for a while, so everyone is in it. “I believe it’ll be a really even year in Division 1, and it’ll provide a lot of opportunities - if you’re consistent, reliable who knows.” But another element of Benstead’s coaching is a stern focus on fitness, ensuring there is ample depth and fostering elite standards at the football club. “I’ve prepared the boys - my background is in fitness, and it’ll be a survival of the fittest (this season),” he said. “Teams will get injuries, so you have to have depth in your list, so we’ve looked at everything. “We want to be as scientific as we possibly can at this level, we don’t want to leave any stone unturned. “We want to create an elite program at Berwick Springs - we have great juniors coming through, so we want to engage all of our players in the program.” The Titans’ away clash to open the season against Belgrave will start at 2.10pm, with the club to play its first senior home game against Gembrook Cockatoo on 1 May.

Berwick DDCA star snares the Wookey Medal in style By Nick Creely Whether with the bat through the middle order or spinning a web through the opposition, Berwick star Ruwantha Kellepotha has lit up the Dandenong District Cricket Association in 2020/21. And now he’s an Alan Wookey Medal winner for champion Turf 1 player of the season. The Berwick premiership all-rounder entered Sunday’s vote count as comfortable favourite to snare the association’s top individual award and was never threatened, becoming the first player at the club since Brad Francis in 2009/10 to snare the award. Kellepotha finished the day on a whopping 45 votes, with Hallam Kalora Park star Leigh Booth (28), Narre South seamer Josh Dowling (22), and spinners Jarryd Straker (20) and Sachith Jayasingha (19) rounding out the top five. In a golden season, Kellepotha struck 353 runs at 44.1, while taking 34 wickets at 11.2, with a phenomenal strike rate of 20.2. Some of the all-rounder’s most electric performances of the season included 37 not out and 4/36 in Round 1, 4/31 in Round 3, 4/34 in Round 4, 82 not out and 3/21 in Round 6, 63 and 6/31 in Round 10, 4/38 in Round 12 and 64 in Round 14. With a finals campaign on the horizon he is every chance to break past 400 runs and 40 wickets for the season. Kellepotha will be a major key for the Bears as Matt Chasemore’s group look for back-to-back Turf 1 flags, with his ability to turn matches in a matter of moments with bat and ball a major feature of his game. Hallam Kalora Park’s Leigh Booth was another strong poller after a superb season for the minor premiers. He struck 431 runs at 39.2 and took 15 wickets at 17.4. Josh Dowling also enjoyed a cracking first season with Narre South, with the ex-CaseySouth Melbourne quick a menace with the ball to take 31 wickets at 12.7, which included four four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Ruwantha Kellepotha snared the Wookey Medal on Sunday. 221905 He took 23 wickets after Christmas alone. The DDCA also announced its Turf 1 Team of the Year: Daniel Watson (Buckley Ridges), Leigh Booth (Hallam Kalora Park), Ryan Quirk (Springvale South), Matthew Chasemore (Berwick), Ruwantha Kellepotha (Berwick), Clayton McCartney (North Dandenong), Kusan Niranjana (St Mary’s), Jordan Hammond (Hallam Kalora Park), Ciaron Connolly (wk, Hallam Kalora Park), Josh Dowling (Narre South), Jarryd Straker (Springvale South), Will Whyte (Hallam Kalora Park)

Dandenong West’s Gurpreet Singh, meanwhile, snared Turf 2’s Charles Gartside Medal after a strong all-rounder season for the Westers. The all-rounder polled 26 votes, narrowly edging out Beaconsfield pair Michael Vandort and Tyler Clark on 23 votes, while Parkfield’s Dishan Malalasekera and Madhawa Fonseka both finished on 22 votes. Singh produced some standout performances with both bat and ball throughout

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS 2020/21, crunching 208 runs at 23.1 and snaring 23 wickets at 12.2. Here’s the Turf 2 Team of the Year: Michael Vandort (Beaconsfield), Zach Allen (Narre Warren), Tyler Clark (Beaconsfield), Mick Sweeney (Cranbourne), Pete Sweeney (Cranbourne), Tanil Dehigaspitiya (Parkfield), Dishan Malalasekera (Parkfield), Ben Swift (wk, Narre Warren), Josh Dinger (Narre Warren), Shaun Weir (Dandenong West), Callan Tout (Beaconsfield), Nicholas Jeffrey (Parkfield). Thursday, 11 March, 2021

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A stunning finish in Turf 1 By Nick Creely DDCA TURF 1 AND TURF 2 REVIEW - ROUND 14 TURF 1 In a 2020/21 that has seen so many twists and turns, it was only fitting that the home-andaway season would finish in such a crazy manner. The one-day season, combined with wetweather, lockdowns and a variety of factors have made this Turf 1 season a fascinating one. But finally, after all this time, the top four is set: Hallam Kalora Park, Berwick, Springvale South and Buckley Ridges are the ones left to battle it out for a memorable flag. Billed as arguably the biggest blockbuster of the season, wickets tumbled and runs became a premium as Narre South and Buckley Ridges locked horns, but remarkably after the Lions upstaged the Bucks in a tense affair on a tough pitch, Jayson Hobbs’ team survived the drama and booked itself a finals campaign. The Lions needed a hefty win against the Bucks to leapfrog them into the top four and play finals, and despite plucking out an excellent victory - and once the dust settles on the disappointment one that should drive them into next season - they agonisingly fell short by 0.7 per cent. Batting first, the Lions were outdone by Buckley coach Chanaka Welegedara (6/19) who absolutely dominated as the home side fell over for just 90 despite the fight of star middle order bat Kaushalya Weeraratne. The Lions had its own star quick - Josh Dowling - on-song as the visitors desperately tried to make up the percentage and dismantle the Bucks, and with the right-arm dynamo snaring the dangerous DJ Watson and Benny Howell, and veteran quick Scott Phillips removing Troy Aust, the visitors slumped to 3/23. A double-strike from Kirk Dickson (3/25) had the Lions in a position of dominance, before a vital 17 from Michael Davies got the Bucks back into the frame. However, the class of Dowling - who enjoyed a phenomenal first season at his new club - proved the difference, snaring the final two scalps as the Bucks fell for 78. But despite the win, the Bucks will play finals with the Lions unable to make up enough of the percentage to overtake them, with the powerhouse out of Pultney Street well and truly in the frame to challenge for another Turf 1 flag. Berwick and Hallam Kalora Park treated the crowd at Arch Brown Reserve to a potential grand final preview, with the top-two clubs putting on a show. The Bears were sent in, with skipper Matt Chasemore (45) and keeper-bat Jordan Cleland (32) providing the perfect platform, rattling off 70 for the first wicket. With Wookey medal winning all-rounder Ruwantha Kellepotha (64) hitting the ball sweetly as per usual, the Bears continued to attack, with youngster Jaxon Binns (43 not out off 31) also providing a thrill with some big sixes as the home side posted 5/229. Despite some class bowling from James Wilcock (3/40) and Brendan Rose (2/25), Leigh Booth fired a warning ahead of finals with a pure class 86 from 112 balls, anchoring the chase as well as providing an array of shots. At 2/156 the Hawks seemed well placed to rattle off a very impressive pre-finals victory with Matt Cox (58) also set, but the Bears rallied to restrict the visitors, snaring the last five wickets for just 54 runs - an impressive effort from Chasemore’s well-drilled and premiership hungry group. The battle for relegation was played at Reedy Reserve between Heinz Southern Districts and North Dandenong, with the Ma-

Despite a strong win from Narre South, Buckley Ridges have done just enough to qualify for the finals. 230556 roons overcoming a tough season to hold onto its Turf 1 spot for next season. It loomed as the Maroons’ day early on, with a starring bowling performance from Imran Laghmani (5/24) ensuring the visitors would be chasing 132 for victory, while Javed Khan (2/34) and Matin Sultani (2/18) were also handfuls. A horror start - which saw Syed Shah bowled first ball - and a sprinkling of top-order wickets saw the Maroons slump to 3/17, and eventually 5/33 as HSD looked likely to hold onto its spot in the top-tier. But Laghmani rose to the occasion, blitzing the opposition with a brutal 79 from 77 balls as the visitors eventually strolled to victory. In the final game, Springvale South tuned up beautifully for finals, easing past St Mary’s as the Bloods also gear up for yet another tilt at a flag. The Saints had a torrid time with the Bloods’ bowling unit, sent in to bat before being bundled out for just 93. Nathan King then all but took the game away in one foul swoop, crunching eight fours in just 20 balls to post 36, while Clint Tomlinson professionally crafted 43 not out as the Bloods ran the total down in just 17 overs and with the loss of three wickets. TURF 2 At the beginning of the season, Parkmore Pirates were unsure how they would field a competitive side after a bundle of star players departed the club. Amal Athulathmudali, Niranjen Kumar, Bevin Cornielle, Aditya Ganesh and Anurudda Fonseka were just some of the big names to leave. It’s fair to say it was a turbulent off-season for the club. But the Pirates are now locked in for another Turf 2 finals appearance after breaking in on the final day of the home away season. Under skipper Ashwin Nash, the Pirates

have used those losses to fuel the next generation of cricketers, and get them into a position to push for what would be a truly remarkable piece of silverware. The Pirates cruised past Lyndale on Saturday’s final round. Set just 139 for victory, the Pirates ran down the total with the loss of just two wickets, with Johann Brohier (52) and Mohomad Safras (61) taking the game away with a dominant 104run opening stand. Beaconsfield, meanwhile, dropped out of the four in an agonising defeat to end their season against Narre Warren. 17 wickets fell on the day, but in the end the Magpies had enough depth to put a dagger in the Tigers’ season, who needed just to win to play finals After Kasun Balasuriya rummaged through the Tigers to snare 6/20, the home side could only muster up 89 in 42.5 tough overs of batting. The Magpies didn’t have it their own way, with gun seamer Callan Tout producing a brilliant performance, taking 6/29 in a gusty display. At 7/69, the game was truly in the balance before a vital 21 from Bevan Radhakrishnan guided the Maggies to a three-wicket win. An absolutely golden performance from Cranbourne star Pete Sweeney has guided the Eagles to a huge win against Dandenong West, and in the process ensured his side would be locked in for the finals. Sweeney - as he has all season - bowled superbly, snaring 3/24 as the Westers fell for 141, with Ethan French providing plenty of resistance with a well-made 52 from the top. Despite the best efforts of Gartside Medal winner Gurpreet Singh (5/34) who did everything to stop the Eagles, Sweeney crunched 73 not out, holding his nerve despite some tense moments to guide the team to a three-wicket win.

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The first loss stings By Nick Creely The Dandenong Southern Stingrays fell narrowly short in a thrilling contest under lights in Seaford on Friday night, going down to Oakleigh Chargers. It was the first loss of the Stingrays’ season after starting the 2021 NAB Girls campaign with two impressive wins, 4.3 (27) to 4.2 (26). The night saw significant lead changes throughout, with the Stingrays starting slowly to be trailing by 13 points at quarter time, before dragging back the deficit to just eight points after scoring the only major of the second term. Off the back of livewire Amber Clarke, the small forward snagged two majors in the opening minutes of the third term to drag her side well and truly back into the contest, but a goal to the Chargers ensured that the Stingrays would still trail by just two points heading into the final change. In a cracking final term, the Stingrays battled hard, but the Chargers - who are an incredible well-drilled unit - held firm to hold onto a one-point win despite plenty of tense moments. Clarke - who snared three of the Sting-

Stingrays coach Nick Cox. 229039 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS rays’ four goals - was a clear standout for the home side, while Jaide Anthony, Abbey Jordan, Ashleigh Richards and Zoe Hill were all solid. Stingrays coach Nick Cox said that the Chargers were simply too clean with the ball, and lamented on a slow start to the match. “We just weren’t clean enough around the footy, and they (Oakleigh) executed the way they wanted to,” he told the Stingrays website. “We can look back and blame that, whether

it would’ve been a different outcome I don’t know. “Our start was something that needs to be improved on, no doubt.” But Cox said that despite the first loss, there was plenty of positives to take out of the match. “Amber (Clarke) was really good, she was sensational in every position she played,” he said. “Even though she has been contributing already (in previous weeks), I think she went to another level and really stood out with her class and ball-winning ability. “I thought in the first quarter we rolled the dice a little, our coaching style has been to be proactive, but we went back to being more one-on-one and it evened up the contest. “Jaide and Zoe gave us a lot of drive down back and I was really pleased with their efforts. “Jaide after half-time went and played a bit of inside-mid and was good there too, for their progression and development it was a really big tick.” The Stingrays will travel to Tasmania for a Round 6 clash against the Devils on Saturday afternoon

Wayne’s lasting impact on the south-east By sports editor Russell Bennett That cheesy grin from ear to ear, that warm handshake and pat on the back - Wayne Snooks always had a way of lighting up a room, and the world is a darker place for his passing. ‘Snooksy’ passed away suddenly on Saturday morning, just hours before he was due to play in the F Grade side for his beloved Cardinia. It would have marked a staggering 48 years that he’d played at least a game for the Bulls. His passing, less than a week after he reminisced on the life of his great mate Ian ‘Cambo’ Campbell at the Bullpen the Sunday prior, has sent shockwaves throughout the local community - where he was a revered figure at both Cardinia, and the ROC (now Officer) footy club. Snooksy was adamant he was going to make it to 50 seasons played for the Bulls, but his legacy didn’t need another chapter. He was already solidified. A life member, he was inducted into no less than three teams of the decade, and the ‘Team of the 50 years’ at the Bulls’ 50th anniversary gala event last year. One of the greatest Bulls of them all, he won a host of individual honours - including the 1991/92 A Grade league bowling average. And on the footy front, he was held in similarly high esteem at Officer (formerly Rythdale Officer Cardinia) and Cora Lynn. A life member at ROC, too, he was a former player and coach who started his journey with the Rythdale-Cardinia under-17s way back in 1973. After graduating to the seniors in 1975 and then moving across to ROC, he played 257 games in the famous number 31 - kicking 309 goals. An opportunist around goal, he won the Reserves best and fairest in 1985 and ’86, and won the West Gippsland senior goal kicking in 1987 with 69 majors. His coaching journey included the 1988 under-17 flag - the most recent still to this day. Snooksy was made a ROC Football Club life member in 1992 and in 2002 was named at full-forward in its ‘Team of The First 25 Years’. Cora Lynn stalwart Terry Dillon also played cricket with Snooksy at Cardinia. “He was a genuine fella and a high-class sportsman who was universally loved by everyone,” he explained. “My brother Michael (Dillon) umpired a lot of footy with him. “He was a great community person and fitted in perfectly at Cora Lynn, where his son Brad was also involved. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Wayne Snooks will live long in the memory of his family and friends, including Trevor ‘Guv’ Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Hobson (background). 177797 “Snooksy was a serious bowler and a very good footballer, but more than that you’d just never a bad word said about him.” Snooksy spoke to the Star News a little over three years ago at a Bulls life members and sponsors day about just what the Cardinia Cricket Club meant to him. “I just love the place - I’ll come out and give the guys (players) a bit of guidance on a Thursday, even though they probably don’t listen anymore!” said Snooksy, who turned 60 that year. Among a flood of well-wishers on Facebook once the tragic news broke was Alan ‘Lefty’ Wright - Snooksy’s former cricket captain. “I was honoured to be his captain for several seasons and Wayne distinguished himself as a great competitor and a loyal team member at all times,” he said. “(He was) an opening bowler of exceptional skill, demanding respect with his pace and unerring accuracy. “He was notably agile as a fielder and as

a batsman was known for his capacity for lusty hitting. Wayne had legendary longevity as a cricketer and as his pace slowed, his guile and experience continued to make him a formidable opponent. “We became life members on the very same day - a proud moment shared. “Wayne had a winning smile, a ready handshake and welcoming words whenever meeting people. He was both renowned and respected by those who knew him or played against him. I remember him as my go to bowler - things generally happened when Wayne had the ball.” Leading up to 2021, Snooksy had played at the Bulls every year since 1973 when he moved to Cranbourne and got a job at the Wagstaff abattoir. From that point on, he was always part of the furniture - and the life of the party. Wayne Snooks leaves behind his wife Verlinda, children Brad and Jenny and their partners Brooke and Pete, his five grandchildren, and a legion of heartbroken mates.

A home semi awaits CRANBOURNE BOWLS Last time they met, Cranbourne tied with third placed Coatesville in a thrilling contest but this time at home Cranbourne crushed the opposition by a massive 33 shots, which guarantees them a home semi-final in two weeks’ time. Head coach, and skip, Lyn Quigg addressed the team before the game and stressed the importance of going into finals with consistent great form and he led by example with a massive win by 31 shots to put the win beyond doubt. Meanwhile Karen Hickson is in great form, winning midweek by nine shots and on Saturday by eight shots. Weekend Pennant Round 13 Results Side 1, Division 2, Section 9 Skip Lyn Quigg and his crew of Garry Hunt, Ian Barrenger and Noel Hardy won by 31 shots with an excellent standard of bowls. With one game to go this week to finish the home and away rounds, Cranbourne can now look forward to finals starting the following week. This week Cranbourne plays away at Mulgrave. Cranbourne 94 (16 points) defeated Coatesville 61 (two points). Side 2, Division 2, Section 10 A 29-shot loss against Dandenong Club was a tough day for Cranbourne playing away. The best rink was that of skip Chris Griffiths and his crew of Hans Worstelling, Karen Hickson and Roger Roscoe who won by eight shots. Cranbourne 65 (two points) lost to Dandenong Club 94 (16 points). Side 3, Division 4, Section 6 Visiting side Cockatoo outplayed Cranbourne, with the home side going down by 43 shots. Cranbourne 48 (zero points) lost to Cockatoo 91 (18 points). Midweek bowls results for Round 12 were: Side 1, Division 2, Section 6 Cranbourne had a day to forget going down to Edithvale by 30 shots, which was a reversal of form compared to the week before. Hopefully they can get their mojo back this week with a win. Cranbourne 35 (zero points) lost to Edithvale 65 (16 points). Side 2, Division 2, Section 9 Another close loss, this time by only two shots, was heart breaking - especially with two rinks winning and the third rink just going down. It was a great effort by skip Steve Hickson and his crew of Garry Hunt, Karen Hickson and Gary Farrington - winning by nine shots. Cranbourne 53 (four points) lost to Noble Park 55 (12 points). Side 3, Division 4, Section 6 It was a great win against Boronia by 23 shots, thanks to skip Tony Whalley and his crew of Lyn Whalley, Gerry Dudink and Derek Maguire who won by 29 shots. Cranbourne 68 (16 points) defeated Boronia 45 (zero points). Side 4, Division 4, Section 8 Cranbourne was back in form after last week’s disappointment with a huge 37shot win against Moorabbin. Skip John Gardner and his crew of Aliw Aquillana, Olive Stanley and Ron Fenton had a great day - winning by 26 shots. Cranbourne 85 (16 points) defeated Moorabbin 48 (zero points).

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