News - Berwick Star News - 1st April 2021 by Star News Group

BERWICK

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

/berwickstarnews

@StarNews_SE

40¢ Inc. GST

Celebrate African culture

Hands on against bullying

Crowds flock to food, fun

Hawks win a DDCA Thriller

PAGE 3

PAGE 10

PAGES 16-17

SPORT 12476975-LB02-21

Casey ‘on track’ By Danielle Kutchel They say a year is a long time in politics, and it seems local government is no different. According to the City of Casey’s chair of administrators Noelene Duff, much has been done in the council’s first year under administration. In her first sit-down interview with Star News Group, Ms Duff reassured the community that the City of Casey, as an organisation and a council, is functioning effectively. Ms Duff was named chief administrator in February 2020, and was joined in May 2020 by Miguel Belmar and Cameron Boardman. Since the administrators commenced their term, Ms Duff said, there has been plenty of work behind the scenes to address the governance issues raised in the Municipal Monitor Report, which was handed down in February 2020. The first order of business was to look into the governance arrangement within the City of Casey as an organisation, she explained. The administrators conducted a “fairly rapid audit” of decision-making processes, delegation to officers, cultural arrangements, financial issues, legislative compliance and processes within Casey. “That was one of the things that was good to do early on, and give assurances to the community who I think, quite rightly, would have been rattled in terms of their sense of what’s happened here,” she said. But Ms Duff stressed that concerns around corruption were limited to the governance and decision-making processes at the City of Casey, rather than within council officer ranks, saying she had confidence in the ability and fidelity of staff and officers at the organisation. There has been a renewed focus on the role of council too. Staff at the City of Casey have been assured that “we want them to do a lot of good work in the community”. To that end, the Shape Your City consultation program is a particular focus as the organisation aims to hear from as many of Casey’s residents as possible. Continued page 5

Berwick’s day out! After many long months of being cooped up indoors, the Berwick township dressed in its finest and put on a show for residents last weekend. The Berwick Community Food and Fun Day, organised by the Berwick Beaconsfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Casey, was an overwhelming success with residents jumping at the chance to get out and experience their town again. It was also a boost for local businesses, many of whom faced tough times under Covid restrictions. For more, turn to pages 16 and 17

SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE 12393619-EPJ30-18

NARRE WARREN

• Australian & Victorian FLL Robotics Champions 2013, 2015 • Radio program & filmmaking • Whole school robotics program • Augmented Reality extension program • Comprehensive student wellbeing programs - Better Buddies, You Can Do It & Respectful Relationships • Whole school Mandarin program

Kevin Heinze Best School Garden Award 2018

FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS

P: 9709 6700 E: berwick.lodge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Visit our website to check out the virtual tour www.berwicklodgeps.vic.edu.au

Cnr Narre Warren Nth & Lauderdale Rds

Phone: 9705 8800

12479592-JW08-21

12480809-SG06-21

Kids chasing bubbles at Blackburne Picture: GARY SISSONS Square. 232748

12489011-LB14-21

2 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Gas bid shut down By Gabriella Payne The Victorian Government has rejected a proposal to construct a gas import terminal at Crib Point in Western Port and connecting pipeline from there to Pakenham, due to the “unacceptable impacts” this would have on the environment. The Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, announced his decision on Tuesday 30 March after concluding that the marine discharges from the proposed project, put forward by AGL and APA, would have detrimental effects on the native environment in the Western Port. The $250 million proposal underwent a rigorous review, with many locals opposing the project. Over 6,000 submissions were made to an Environmental Effects Statement (EES) and a

10 week IAC hearing was held before this final decision was made. “This has been an exhaustive, open and transparent process and this is the right outcome for the local community, the environment and Victoria as a whole,” Minister Wynne said. The Western Port area, which is listed as a Ramsar wetland of international significance, is home to a range of unique and endangered species and after reviewing the EES produced by AGL and APA Group, the Minister concluded that this was the right decision to make. “It’s very clear to me that this project would cause unacceptable impacts on the Western Port environment and the Ramsar wetlands – it’s important that these areas are protected,” he said. Minister Wynne’s decision has been ap-

plauded by local environmental groups, who fought hard to oppose the proposed gas import terminal. Tim O’Brien, a spokesperson from the Save Western Port Woodlands group, said that he believed this decision was the right one and hoped it would help protect the biodiversity of the Western Port region. “We are heartened by this decision because it shows that the Minister is alert to the issue, and alert to the value of this whole bay as a nature reserve so close to the growing places of Pakenham, Cranbourne, Casey and other suburbs,” Mr O’Brien said. “We congratulate the Minister on this decision,” he said, and added that the Save the Western Port Woodlands group would continue fighting to protect the beautiful natural environment in our own backyards.

Awards to celebrate African culture By Danielle Kutchel African-Australians young and old are invited to share in African culture at the African Cultural Day and Award Ceremony. To be held from 1pm on Easter Monday at Cranbourne West Community Hub, the event will celebrate African heritage as performers from across the south-east take to the stage with entertainment and music. There will also be games for children, with the event touted as fun for all ages. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale will make a speech on behalf of the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Peter Aguto, founder, chairperson and CEO of Multicultural Youth Support Services (MYSS), which is hosting the event, said the event would identify and reward creativity, with awards given to performers on the day. It’s the first event for MYSS, but already Mr Aguto and the team are planning to run it every year. “The purpose is to bring the community together, to socialise and build their network,” he said. The event is free but registration is essential. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com. au/e/african-cultural-day-awards-tickets-143004736015?

Co-founders of MYSS, Yar Isaiah Malek and Peter Aguto.

Our vision is to nurture young men of integrity and compassion who strive for excellence, by providing them with opportunities for learning and growth that balance academic rigour with character development and community leadership.

Crash on highway at Berwick Investigations are ongoing following a collision at a busy Berwick intersection. Police were called to reports of a twovehicle collision in Berwick on Wednesday night 24 March. It’s believed a Mazda CX-5 collided with another car at the intersection of Princes Highway and Manuka Road just before 8.30pm. The female sole occupant of the Mazda was transported to hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries. The occupants of the other car were assessed at the scene. Casey Highway Patrol are investigating the collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Police found more than 80 speeding drivers over the weekend.

No dry spell for Casey By Danielle Kutchel Drivers in the City of Casey clocked up more than 80 speeding offences over the Labour Day long weekend. Over the weekend of Friday 5 March to Monday 8 March, police detected 82 speeding offences during Operation Arid. They also picked up one drink driver, and six positive drug tests. Six Casey drivers were unlicensed, and four were driving while disqualified. 17 unregistered vehicles were detected. Five were pikced up disobeying traffic controls, and there were four seat belt offences and four mobile phone offences. Two cars were impounded over the course of the weekend.

Non-Selective | Non-Denominational Small Classes | Co-Educational ELC and Junior School Dedicated Senior Girls and Boys Schools

Find out more about how our boy's school can help transform your son. 12489555-JW14-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 3

THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Jo, manager of Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House

What was the best day of your life so far? The day my eldest was born, and I rang my Pop and told him he was a ‘Great Poppy’ and I told him her name, and he said “That’s my mum’s name”. I felt so happy to be able to pass on something that was so important to him. What is your proudest achievement? Raising our two girls. Everyday they teach me and my husband something new. Watching them help other children in the playground or helping another child at dancing or basketball. I want them to be the helpers that Fred Rogers is quoted for and when I see them doing things like that, I know we are doing something right. What would your last meal be? Something my mum cooks me. Everything she makes has that extra ingredient of love and when she cooks for me I know I am at home. What do you love about your role as at BPNH? I love the connections I get to make with the community and the little lessons I get taught. I have been given raw honey and had pictures drawn for me and these little things show that what we are doing at BPNH is making people feel valued. At the end of the day I just want people to visit, use the facilities and walk away feeling connected and supported, and that is what all of our programs aim to do. What event, past, present or future, would you like to witness and why? I want to see true community and equity. I don’t want us and them. I want there to fair access to everything from schooling to health care and security for everyone who lives in our community. I want to see they day when we don’t need to fight for what is fair but it’s common sense What is your favourite TV show? Netflix makes this hard to answer but hubby and I love watching The Big Bang Theory, or Selling Houses Australia.

THREE … ethical chocolate brands for Easter

If palm oil concerns you, you can still have your chocolate and eat it too. There are palm oil free Easter Eggs available; try Lindt chocolate bunnies, or gold bunny and egg packs, Whittaker’s chocolates or a variety of Cadbury products, like their chocolate egg with Freddos, continental old gold egg, or small solid chocolate eggs.

Looking for Fairtrade? Plenty of chocolate companies are now moving to Fairtrade, ensuring a better deal for farmers and growers. Try Divine chocolate, Chocolatier, Moser Roth, Ferrero eggs and Ferrero Rocher Golden Squirrels.

Vegans, Easter is for you too! Vegan chocolate is growing in popularity, perhaps because it’s so yum. Look for brands like Moo Free, Pana Organic, Nomo, Treat Dreams and Koko Black, and gorge to your heart’s content!

Jo, manager of Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House. Which six guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? JFK, Martin Luther King Jnr, Nelson Mandela, Cathy Freeman, Michelle Obama, Willisa Hogarth; the conversations about politics and society and social justice would be inspiring. What has been your most embarrassing moment? There are too many to count, I embarrass myself weekly at a Funky Mums Dance class I do! The teacher is constantly saying “No, the

other left, Jo.” What is your favourite way to relax? I love visiting the Hot Springs, especially if it is raining! Or curling up with a good book. What three CDs would you take to a desert island? I am not a big music person but, John Farnham, Pink, Greatest Showman Soundtrack. If it was podcasts I would download: Wear Your Crown/ This Crown is on Fire, The Women of Influence Podcast and The Michelle Obama Podcast.

12488747-SN14-21

4 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Covid crime ‘drop’ By Danielle Kutchel Victoria Police say Covid has led to a decrease in crime in Casey, despite underwhelming headline numbers appearing to show crime in the area has gone up. The Crime Statistics Agency released data for the year ending December 2020 on Thursday 18 March, revealing that crime was up by 3.9 per cent in Casey for that period, with 17,296 criminal incidents recorded, compared to 16,646 in 2019. But Casey Local Area Commander Inspector Jacqueline Poida said that once Covid fines are removed from the picture, crime in Casey actually decreased by nearly 800 offences or 3.5 per cent. “This included significant reductions in crimes against the person and property related crime reduced considerably over the course of 2020, with community movement significantly impacted by the Chief Health Officer’s directions,” Insp Poida said. “One crime significantly impacted was robberies, which decreased in Casey by 29 per cent due to the pandemic and associated restrictions, which meant there was less opportunity for offenders to target people in public places, such as shopping centres and public transport.” She added that decreased movement of offenders, as well as “increased guardianship of property”, also contributed to a decrease in property offencies like burglaries and vehicle thefts.

Since the easing of restrictions towards the end of last year, police have increased their proactive patrols in busy locations like shopping centres and transport hubs - an activity which Insp Poida said would be a key area of focus as community movement returns. “We want to reassure the community that police will continue to work hard to prevent and disrupt this kind of offending. “Based on intelligence, police will be proactively tasking officers to patrol known hotspots at key times when we know this type of offending is likely to occur. “Police also encourage the Casey community to take the time to consider their home security arrangements as people continue to return to a more normal way of life,” Insp Poida said. But perhaps the most shocking statistics in the Agency’s report concerned a dramatic increase in family violence in 2020. Casey experienced a 15.2 per cent increase in family violence incidents - 5406 recorded family incidents, compared to 4691 for the same period in 2019. Across the border in Cardinia Shire there were 1550 family incidents; in Greater Dandenong, 2818; and in Frankston, 2724. The City of Casey’s family incident rate per 100,000 population was 1480.3 to end of December 2020, above the statewide rate of 1379.7. This compares to 1894.9 in Frankston, 1657.8 in Dandenong and 1322.8 in Cardinia.

Insp Poida stressed that while “any increase in family violence offending is incredibly concerning to police”, Casey’s results were in line with those seen across the state. Across Victoria, there was a 9 per cent increase in family violence incidents reported to police in 2020, with the actual average monthly numbers higher than what was forecast. “This increase would undoubtedly have been impacted by the restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic however may also reflect an increased community confidence in reporting to police,” she said. “Family Violence Investigation Unit (FVIU) detectives continue to actively monitor highrisk perpetrators and check in on victims of family violence, providing them with an opportunity to raise concerns. “This approach was used with great success throughout 2020 as part of Operation Ribbon. “While Operation Ribbon is officially finished, the approach used remains an integral component of our day-to-day FVIU response within Casey.” For family violence support, please contact: Safe Steps Victoria’s 24/7 family violence response centre Tel: 1800 015 188 (24 hours) Webchat: safesteps.org.au (9am - midnight Mon-Fri) If you are in immediate danger, call Triple Zero on 000.

· ·

From little things, big things grow By Danielle Kutchel Each day, hundreds of shoppers pass a little bit of history in the Berwick Woolworths carpark. An old oak tree, sturdy and strong, spreads its boughs across the aisles of parked cars, a remnant of bygone days. The tree was planted there 60 years ago and has somehow stood through time, building works and severe weather. It’s a marvel, according to the woman who first dropped the acorn into the dirt there as an eight-year-old. Now 68, Julie Ann Hock reminisces with pride on ‘her’ oak tree. “It’s incredible that it’s still there!” she said. The oak tree in the carpark is of the same genus as the trees growing in Peel Street, opposite Pioneers Park - the former Berwick Primary School. During the autumn of 1961, Ms Hock remembered, the trees on Peel Street were shedding their acorns. As a curious eight-year-old, she picked one up and took it home, planting it near the boundary fence of her backyard. “Mum was at the kitchen window watching me and snippily remarked ‘oh that will never grow!’ Well, wonder of wonders, it did!” she said. Ms Hock’s family home has long since disappeared and been replaced by the Woolworths complex, but somehow the oak remains.

Julie Ann Hock with her oak tree. As well as surviving development, the tree managed to avoid being pulled out by Ms Hock’s dad as it grew. Its boughs have held generations of her family; her grandfather put a swing on the tree that was used by Ms Hock’s son as a child. The tree also lives on at Ms Hock’s Beaconsfield property, where her grandad continued the tradition by planting some of its acorns in

potting mix. That oak now shades Ms Hock’s backyard and serves as a reminder of its Berwick cousin. She said she still looks upon her Berwick oak with love. “They could’ve pulled it out when they did the carpark, but they didn’t,” she said. “I feel quite honoured that they left it there. I’m hoping it will go on living for a long time.”

Casey ‘on track’, says Admin Duff From page 1 Ms Duff said she and her fellow administrators were looking forward to talking to more residents as the world wakes from its Covid sleep. “We will leverage off the community consultation work that officers are doing,” she explained. She encouraged residents to approach the council’s customer service team for any issues or grievances they might have, and added that the administrators are also accessible via email. And it seems residents are responding eagerly to the council’s approaches. Casey’s Community Leadership Program, which opened for applications earlier this month and aims to train the next generation of community leaders, has already received 224 applications a response which Ms Duff called “phenomenal”. With a full year already gone, the three administrators are looking ahead to the final three quarters of their term. She’s confident that while there is “a lot more to do”, the administrators will be able to complete their work in that time. “The community can be reassured that the commitment of the State Government is to (have) elected councillors in 2024,” she said. Next on the to-do list is to set Casey up for good governance in future. “One of the key focuses that we have as a panel of administrators is to make sure the decision- making processes in the organisation can be as effective as possible,” Ms Duff explained. “We have a very strategic focus ... it’s ensuring that the future direction of the organisation is well thought out, on track, matches our financial capacity, matches the changing needs of the community (and) is based on good research and information from officers.” She said the council would remain “good advocates for the community”, with community needs reflected in the actions of the council plan, which will be adopted later this year. “We’re not elected representatives; we do have a different role on behalf of the government in ensuring there is good governance, which was a key criticism in the monitor’s report. “So far, with the governance audit that was undertaken early on and the continued focus, I think we’re on track,” Ms Duff said.

12489537-CG14-21

Berwick & Officer Campuses Saturday 15 May 2021 St Francis Xaiver College Berwick, Officer and Beaconsfield

10.00am – 2.00pm

Berwick Campus – 75 Ridgemont Drive, Berwick 3806 Officer Campus – 21 Majestic Drive, Officer 3809

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 5

OPINION

LENSCAPE Pakenham Berwick Cranbourne Drouin

5941 4888 9707 5755 5996 6822 5625 2571

www.davidwbull.com.au

Australian owned family business since 1979.

1213066-EPJ04-16

David W Bull Funeral Directors Provide understanding care and personal service.

CHEAPEST FLOORING/DECKING • DECKING: Merbau, Spotted Gum, Royal Reds, Blackbutt, Tallowood 70x19 from $2.30p/m, 86 x 19, 90x19 from $2.80p/m 130 x19, 140x19 from $4.50p/m • FLOORBOARDS: Jarrah, Blackbutt, Ironbark, Brush Box, Spotted Gum, Tallowood, Bluegum, Turpentine, Tasmanian Oak 80x19, 85x19, 108x19, 130x19, 130x14 from $2 p/m

STOCK LIQUIDATION SALE

9708 5055 0411 515 158 11 Windale St, Dandenong Mel Ref: 90 G10

12463621-SN06-21

ALL NEW TIMBER

E Grade Devon Meadows cricketer Shane Fisher at Officer Recreation Reserve. 232690

Dr David, a local to Berwick, attended the University of Melbourne for his degrees in which he was awarded multiple accolades for his amazing work ethic. This includes dux of his class, best clinical practitioner and a national award for his work in endodontics. David has a great approach to helping patients understand dentistry and overcoming their dental anxiety. Visit; www.beaconsfielddental.com.au to read David’s profile and book your appointment.

Beaconsfield Dental 1-3 Cardinia St Berwick 9707 3508

12489251-JW14-21

Any incidence a shame In reference to your front page story on DVs. There is proof, we know first hand not once but several times, that a large number of domestic violence claims and IVOs should never have been issued, fabricated by lies purely for financial advantage and to destroy the life and future of a decent law abiding human being in their well thought out plan to stay in Australia. When will the legal system and judges know there is another side to everything and do their job properly and investigate thoroughly before condemning an innocent person. Whatever happened to ‘innocent until proven guilty’. NOT ALL women are honest but some (we know) do have a plan to get what they want, even breaking the law and managing to escape punishment. They do not even have to prove their claims or appear before a court but can hide behind their lies and be protected while

Thumbs down To pensioners who gamble on the pokie machines then complain that they can’t pay their bills or put food on the table.

com.au

Visit networkclassifieds.com.au Email sales@networkclassifieds.com.au Phone 5945 0600 Published by Star News Group Pty Ltd ACN 005 848 108. Publisher/Managing Director, Paul Thomas. All material is copyright to Star News Group Pty Ltd. All significant errors will be corrected as soon as possible. Distribution PROUDLY numbers, areas and coverage are estimates AUSTRALIAN OWNED & only. For our terms and conditions please visit INDEPENDENT www.starcommunity.com.au

6 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

12452305-LN26-20

REAL ESTATE Email seren@starnewsgroup.com.au

Dodgy drivers Your report in the news 18/03/21 about Monash Freeway, I put it down to poor driving. I have been driving 66 years, 53 years in this country and never lost my licence. I don’t drink, smoke or take drugs. I first learned how to drive back in 1954 when I was in the British Army Royal Army Medical Corps in German.

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN Thumbs down To Casey Police Command for withdrawing JP services at the local Police Stations. Causing ongoing local problems to those who need the service.

starcommunity.com.au CONTACT US Phone: 5945 0666 ADVERTISING Visit starcommunity.com.au/advertise Email advertising@starnewsgroup.com.au Phone 5945 0666 EDITORIAL Email dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au

the men go bankrupt, continually trying to clear their name, paying huge legal fees and getting nowhere. Also losing their employment and assets. A FEW women will do anything to stay in Australia and leave a man destroyed in every way possible then move on after achieving their goal, about time it was recognised and stopped. Linda E Brown, Hallam.

Thumbs down To the road works in Beacy....takes me 30 mins to get from 7/11 in Officer to the Beacy turn off in the mornings.

Thumbs down To the cyclist who crossed the Princes Highway against a do not walk sign. I had stopped beside a truck, and I could not see you as you crossed in front of the truck. I am accelerating with the green light and I almost hit you. Thumbs down To the estate agents in Hampton Park for putting junk mail in the letter box. We are not selling at any price. Thumbs up To being able to access Beaconsfield reservoir on the weekend.

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down is your chance to have your say. Malicious or defamatory submissions will not be accepted. All submissions must include a full name address and daytime phone number. Contributions over the phone will not be accepted. Contributors will not be identified. The Star News reserves the right to edit submissions. To submit a Thumbs Up Thumbs Down email to dailyeditor@starnewsgroup.com.au fax to 5945 0777 or post to P.O. Box 9 Pakenham 3810.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

Part of our training to all soldiers was learning how to drive an ambulance. No one failed. We had to pass on a freeway on-ramp. A driver looks into his other side mirror and if all is clear, move into the left hand lane and not trip to get over to the right hand lane, that’s how accidents happen. The law says keep left but a lot of drivers in this state like to hog the right hand lane. I ask why? If I want to be in the right hand lane, I would go to the USA or certain countries in Europe. I have been to Monash many a time and always in the left hand lane, so them people who complain are the ones who like to hog the right hand lane. It’s the same with the off ramp, a driver should be in the left lane to get off not shoot across a couple of lanes and cause an accident some drivers don’t use common sense. D. Gardner, Hampton Park.

SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Monday 29 March, a story was shared to the Dandenong Journal Facebook page regarding the opening of public feedback on the City of Casey’s proposed plans for the Doveton Pool in the Park. Here’s how our readers responded: Natasha Parsons: They have rocks in their head if they think they will close the pool. Tammy Wilson: Make it heated and open all year round. Robyn Westbury: Sadly the pool appears to be closed more than it is open these days. Take a look at Noble Park’s outdoor heated pool, it has a canopy..Surely Casey could do something like that and have the pool open all year round! I would certainly go there if that was the case. Lidia Katalin Malone: The beach is so far from these areas. Give the locals a refurbished pool to enjoy. Every cent invested in sports and fitness means is a better way to bring kids up than to let them roam the streets causing trouble. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

Narre Warren South Scouts meet Narre Warren SES volunteers.

Damian Burns, SES Narre Warren controller with Tracy Radley, Narre Warren South Cub Scouts leader.

A new honour for Scouts By Danielle Kutchel Scouts from the Narre Warren South Scout Group are among the first in the country to receive a new badge, in collaboration with the SES. The Scouts Australia SES Badge was adopted nationally in 2019, and aims to increase youth members’ awareness of, and practical skills in, disaster resilience. The first Scouting group to receive the badge was in WA. Narre Warren South Scouts are the first in Victoria to sport the badge on their sleeve, after an official presentation on Friday 26 March. Damian Burns, SES Narre Warren con-

troller, helped present the new badges to the Scouts on the night. He said SES volunteers attended the presentation and provided a demonstration of their equipment and skills. “It’s exciting for us as it builds recognition of our service, but also the Scouts become aware of the SES, how we help them and their family, and the role we play in the emergency services landscape,” he said. Tracy Radley, Narre Warren South Cub Scouts leader, said the group had come away from the night with “a new appreciation of another emergency service”. Prior to the visit, the Scouts went to work learning all about the SES, from the phone

number to call, to what constitutes an emergency and how to make an emergency plan. Scouts also learned to use some power tools and put their skills to use making billy carts. It’s hoped that some of the badge recipients will be inspired to volunteer with the SES when they are old enough. “It’s a natural segue. We share some of their values,” Mr Burns explained. “It would be great for some of those young Scouts to join us as junior members ... and continue to be community minded.” The badge is now an ongoing part of the Scouting program. “I think they’ll be wearing them with some pride,” Ms Radley said.

The new SES Scouting badge.

12488854-SN14-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 7

PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS RELEASED FOR VICTORIA

Victoria’s entitlement has increased from 38 to 39 members of the House of Representatives. The Redistribution Committee proposes altering the boundaries of the Divisions of Bruce and La Trobe such that: • the entirety of the localities of Dandenong, Dandenong North, Doveton, Endeavour Hills, Hallam, Harkaway, Lysterfield South, Narre Warren and Narre Warren North, as well as parts of the localities of Berwick, Dandenong South, Hampton Park, Mulgrave, Narre Warren South, Noble Park and Noble Park North, will be located in in the proposed Division of Bruce, and • the entirety of the localities of Bayles, Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Upper, Bunyip, Bunyip North, Caldermeade, Cardinia, Catani, Cockatoo, Cora Lynne, Delmore, Dewhurst, Garfield, Gembrook, Garfield North, Guys Hill, Iona, Koo Wee Rup, Koo Wee Rup North, Lang Lang East, Maryknoll, Monomeith, Mount Burnett, Nangana, Officer, Officer South, Pakenham, Packenham South, Packenham Upper, Rythdale, Tooradin, Tynong, Tynong North, Vervale and Yannathan, and parts of the localities of Clyde, Clyde North, Emerald, Heath Hill, Lang Lang, Longwarry, Modella and Nyora, will be located in the proposed Division of La Trobe. These proposed alterations share the City of Casey among the proposed Divisions of Bruce, La Trobe, Holt and Isaacs. The proposed Division of Bruce will also contain part of the Greater Dandenong City Council, which is also shared with the proposed Divisions of Hotham and Isaacs. The proposed Division of La Trobe will contain Cardinia Shire Council in its entirety and part of the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, which is shared with the proposed Division of Casey. Hawke A new Division of Hawke, named in honour of the former Prime Minister, the Hon. Robert James Lee Hawke AC (1929–2019), is proposed to include electors from the local government areas of Hume City Council, Melton City Council and Moorabool Shire Council. The Redistribution Committee proposes retaining the names of 37 of Victoria’s existing electoral divisions and changing the name of one division. Tucker The Redistribution Committee proposes changing the Division of Corangamite to Tucker in honour of Margaret (Lilardia) Elizabeth Tucker MBE (1904–1996), a Yorta Yorta woman, for her significant work to create a more equal and understanding society for Aboriginal people. The Redistribution Committee also proposes changing the boundaries of 29 of Victoria’s 38 existing electoral divisions.

Members of the public and organisations can inspect the full report of the Redistribution Committee, and maps showing the names and boundaries of proposed electoral divisions, at www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution. This report contains detailed information regarding the proposed electoral divisions, including reasons for the proposal, and the Redistribution Committee’s consideration of all suggestions and comments on suggestions. The report and maps can also be inspected at the office of the Australian Electoral Officer for Victoria at Level 1, Urban Workshop, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, or at any AEC office in Victoria. The location of AEC offices is available on the AEC website or by phoning 13 23 26. (Note: This inspection may be subject to any restrictions in place at the time or which come into operation. Advice about any restrictions will be available at www.aec.gov.au/news/covid-19.htm.)

LODGING YOUR OBJECTIONS Lodging an objection or comment on objection Online: www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution Email: FedRedistribution-VIC@aec.gov.au Fax: 02 6293 7664 Mail: Australian Electoral Commission (Att: Victorian Redistribution Secretariat), Locked Bag 4007, Canberra ACT 2601 Written objections must be received by the Electoral Commission by 6pm AEST on Friday 16 April 2021. Objections may refer to one or more proposed electoral divisions and may be about: • the proposed names of electoral divisions, • the proposed boundaries of electoral divisions, or • the proposed names and proposed boundaries of electoral divisions. Objections can approve or disapprove of the Redistribution Committee’s proposal. For further information and submission guidelines, go to www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution

COMMENTS ON OBJECTIONS All written objections received by the deadline will be made available for public inspection from Monday 19 April 2021 at www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution and at the office of the Australian Electoral Officer for Victoria (Level 1, Urban Workshop, 50 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne). Members of the public can then lodge written comments on the objections up until 6pm AEST on Friday 30 April 2021.

www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution  03 9285 7197

12489855-DL14-21

PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS

HOW TO VIEW THE PROPOSAL

1139PK_1665_A

The Redistribution Committee for Victoria has released proposed federal electoral divisions for Victoria.

Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 10 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 8 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

PROPOSED FEDERAL ELECTORAL DIVISIONS RELEASED FOR VICTORIA Comments received after this time cannot be considered. Comments on objections can support or disagree with objections to the proposed redistribution. All comments on objections received by the deadline will be made available for public inspection from Monday 3 May 2021.

NEXT STEPS After considering the objections and comments on objections received, the augmented Electoral Commission may, if necessary, hold public hearings and/or make a revised proposal. In this case, the augmented Electoral Commission will consider any further objections before making a final determination of divisional boundaries and names in a notice published in the Commonwealth Government Notices Gazette on Monday 26 July 2021. For further information about the Victorian federal redistribution, including an indicative timetable for the process, go to www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution Note: For information about the 2020–21 redivision of Victoria’s state electoral boundaries, please visit www.ebc.vic.gov.au/ This redivision is a separate process and is not related to federal parliament.

1139PK_1665_B

12489856-DL14-21

www.aec.gov.au/vic-redistribution  03 9285 7197

Authorised by the Electoral Commissioner, 10 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 9

NEWS

Kindly fighting bullying By Danielle Kutchel Students at Hampton Park Primary School have “taken action together” to prevent bullying. The school acknowledged the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence on Friday 19th March, participating in activities that embodied the day’s theme, ‘take action together’. According to teacher Kristy Short, antibullying is integral to all teaching at Hampton Park Primary School, with teachers discussing it regularly and empowering students to be

able to identify bullying and know what to do when it happens. This year, to mark the day, students joined together in their year level groups to create murals for the cause. “We wanted it to be big enough to display for the whole year,” Ms Short explained. Students each decorated their own contribution to the murals. Preps focused their pieces on superheroes and the fight against bullying; for grade ones and twos, the theme was that while students are all “different fish, at this school we all swim together”. Grade threes and fours brought an

Aboriginal theme to their work with a slogan on belonging; and grade five and six students created a soccer pitch as the “defensive line against bullying”, Ms Short explained. On Friday, all students participated in a gallery walk around the school to take in the creations. Ms Short said social and emotional awareness is important at Hampton Park Primary School. “It’s a huge part of our learning - students have a really good awareness of bullying,” she said.

Muqtader with the Grade 5-6 display. 230435

Preps Imogen, Mariatu, Levi and Niah with their super powers display. 230435

Cruz with the Grade 3-4 display. 230435

Grade 1-2 students Sarah, Philomena, Olita, De’Sean and Pheobe with their display. 230435

Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Do you know a local volunteer organisation that could benefit from a grant?

12489506-DL14-21

2021 VOLUNTEER GRANTS

Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available for eligible not-for-profit community organisations. To apply, organisations must fill out an Expression of Interest form by 16 April, 2021. For more information, or to receive a form please contact my office by email: anthony@ anthonybyrnemp.com or phone: 8790 0556.

Anthony Byrne MP Federal Member for Holt Shop 7, 1060 Thompsons Rd Cranbourne West VIC 3977 8790 0556 anthony@anthonybyrnemp.com Authorised by Anthony Byrne MP, ALP,MP, Shop 7, Shop 1060 7, Thompsons Rd, Cranbourne West VIC 3977 Authorised by Anthony Byrne ALP, 1060 Thompsons Rd, Cranbourne West VIC 3977

10 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

12489117-CG14-21

Pool ‘sham’ consultation By Cam Lucadou-Wells A community group has slammed Casey Council’s “sham” public consultation about plans to demolish the historic Doveton Pool in the Park. Doveton Eumemmerring Township Association (DETA) chair Sean Balfour said despite a large public outcry, the council appeared to have already decided to demolish the 53-yearold Olympic-sized outdoor pool. The council’s $90,000 consultation features a draft concept plan that replaces the pool with parkland. The plan suggests playgrounds, a water play splash-pad, barbecues and a group shelter on the site. The council’s online survey excludes a pool from a long list of possible features on the site. “It’s been a sham. The council has spent money to convince us we don’t need a pool,” Mr Balfour said. “There’s no mention about how to keep the pool. They’re trying to skew the results.” Mr Balfour said the council had put aside its commitment in 2019 for a $24 million upgrade of the pool, bolstered by possible state and federal grants. Casey Council also dismissed its own steering committee’s recommendation for an indoor pool and community hub created by Our Place and Doveton College. Such an option would cost up to $40 million, according to the council. Mr Balfour says: “We’re happy to have twoand-a-half pools with at least one under cover so we can have learn-to-swim lessons and lap swimming all year round.” Casey council administrators withdrew a motion on 16 March to demolish the pool after being flooded by criticism and an opposing petition of more than 2000 signatures.

They instead opted for the seven-week community consultation, emphasising no decision had yet been made. A tabled council report recommended an aquatic facility may not be a priority at the site. Instead there was a shortage of district parkland in Doveton-Eumemmerring, it stated. The report was based on expert assessments including visitor numbers, seasonal use, the pool’s age and operational and maintenance costs, the council stated. Casey administrators chair Noelene Duff said: “We acknowledge that there is a great deal of nostalgia associated with the pool. “However we also know that a significant financial investment will be required at this site over the next few years. “Therefore, it is important that we consider how the facility is being used today and what will bring the greatest benefit to the entire Casey community in the years to come.” A Heritage Assessment and expert advice was commissioned to “ensure any proposed redevelopment is respectful of the site’s heritage”. In the lead-up to the 16 March motion, DETA vigorously opposed the proposed pool closure. Local MPs Julian Hill, Luke Donnellan and Gabrielle Williams had also voiced concerns. After the meeting, DETA noted the council hadn’t ruled out an option of replacing the pool. “We are confident that if a genuine community consultation is undertaken it will reiterate that the ‘No Pool’ proposal is not something the community wants or will accept,” DETA stated. Public feedback is invited on the council’s Casey Conversations website until Friday 14 May Details: conversations.casey.vic.gov.au.

KEEP YOUR CAPITAL GAINS

CERTAINTY AROUND ENERGY BILLS

FIX YOUR WEEKLY SITE FEE FOR LIFE

Swing into autumn with Casey Cardinia Kids By Melissa Grant Autumn is a great time to have a family picnic or explore some new playgrounds. With the cooler weather, you can take the kids out for hours without them complaining of being too hot or too cold. The autumn edition of Casey and Cardinia Kids Today showcases the best spots to take the family for a picnic. All are a short drive for local families, including Lysterfield Park which is a fantastic spot to see wildlife, particularly during the mornings and evenings. The magazine also features five relatively new playgrounds to discover in Casey and Cardinia. The municipalities are home to some fantastic places for the kids to play - all abilities playgrounds, playgrounds with water play, playgrounds with giant slides and parks featuring flat paths perfect for bike and scooter riding. The magazine is full of great insights from parenting experts, including renowned author and psychologist Steve Biddulph, and Melbourne Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr Bronwyn Hamilton. There’s also a 10-page education section featuring local schools and the latest education news, plus inspiration for parties and getting the kids active. Free copies are available at hundreds of family-friendly outlets in Casey and Cardinia, including retail centres and schools. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Ella having fun at Oaks Park Playground in Clyde North, one of the playgrounds featured in Casey Cardinia Kids Today magazine. Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 11

NEWS

Celebrating all cultures By Danielle Kutchel Brentwood Park WASEMA Friendship Cafe played host to a colourful celebration of culture for Harmony Day 2021. The ladies of the Friendship Cafe came together on Thursday 25 March to share their culture and stories with new friends and old. Facilitator Zoh Hasib said guests joined in Arabic, Iranian, and Indian dancing and swapped stories of their traditions. Those who were unable to make it in person jumped on Zoom to be part of the festivities. Local businesses donated hampers as prizes on the day, and some of the guests wore their traditional dress. Ms Hasib said Harmony Day helped the group to get to know each other better.

“It’s a place for them to come in, have an amazing time, feel connected and feel part of something,” she said. “To me, everyone deserves the same love, the same respect and the same belonging.” The Friendship Cafe, which only began its in-person meetings this year, is a safe place of no judgement, Ms Hasib said, with the ladies supporting each other and asking questions to learn more about each other’s cultural backgrounds. “The embracing of culture that came from the ladies (was beautiful),” she said. “Our cultures and religious beliefs are not a barrier - clearly, it’s an advantage in this group!” she added. Find out more about the Brentwood Park WASEMA Friendship Cafe on Facebook.

Celebrating together.

Many guests wore traditional dress.

Pictures: NEHA CHAUHAN

AUTUMN 2021

Enjoying some henna.

Top local

PICNIC SPOTS PLAYGROUNDS TV host’s amazing

FAMILY TRAVEL TIPS

12487938-JW13-21

Five awesome

The ladies of the Friendship Cafe celebrate together. 12 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

Henna tattoos were popular. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

KEEP IT LOCAL Spend your money locally and support local businesses. WE KNOW TIMBER WE KNOW HARDWARE WE KNOW BUILDING MATERIALS FOR QUOTES CALL:

“Proudly Australian Owned”

NEW CAFÉ IS ATTRACTING GREAT REVIEWS & INTEREST This NEW little “Gourmet Café” is set amongst a tranquil environment of tropical fish & marine coral reefs

5943 2371 PH: 8738 7549

96 Victor Cres Narre Warren Open 7 days 10-6pm & NOW 10-9pm Thursday & Friday

WE DELIVER TO ALL AREAS check us out online

“Driftwood Café”

The spacious, welcoming laundrette.

Expires Sunday, 2nd May 2021 | PRESENT COUPON (One per person/group. Not valid with any other offer or VCC)

First in Aust for washing tech

421 PRINCES HWY, OFFICER

36-44 Launderdale Road, Narre Warren

PH: 9796 6521

Get your laundry cleaner, faster, at Sudzone Laundrette in Berwick. The Berwick store now has the newest generation of Speed Queen Machines. Sudzone is the first site in Australia to open with this technology - the latest in washing and drying. Get a week’s washing done in less than an hour and get back to enjoying your spare time. Sudzone’s machines can accommodate anything from delicates to king doonas. A separate wash and dryer area is dedicated to pet laundry. The laundrette is spacious - perfect for social distancing! - clean and welcoming. No cash? Their kiosk payment system accepts credit card and mobile payments such as Apple, Google Pay and PayPal. Machines also take $1 and $2 coins (though there is no coin changer onsite). Find Sudzone Laundrette at 16 Adams Lane, Berwick or visit www.sudzone. com.au. Find Sudzone Laundrette at 16 Adams Lane, Berwick or visit www.sudzone.com.au

Phone: 9769 8970

WE CAN SOLVE ALL YOUR TECH PROBLEMS

We come to you or can help through our contactless pick-up and remote services. (03) 9113 4616 contact@synergyitservices.com.au www.synergyitservices.com.au

30 adams lane, berwick

Batteries for Everything

12481108-FA06-21

12481337-DL06-21

Shop No.11 Blackburne Square, Berwick 3806

CUTS - BEARD TRIMS - SHAVES

BATTERY ZONE

The Sewing Room Specialising in Dressmaking & Ladies/Mens Garment Alterations

$5.00 FREE VOUCHER

More than a cut above Located in the heart of Berwick on Adams Lane is New York Barbers, a staple in the local community, and the go-to place for men of all ages to tend to their grooming needs. Their New York inspired barbershop is an old-school yet trendy vibe that many customers have come to know and love. Haircut, Beard Trim, or Shave, New York Barbers has you covered. With the new addition of an American Hot Dog diner, you can grab a hotdog or coffee while you wait, with plenty of space to sit inside and out. If you are in need of some sprucing up as we approach the easter school holidays, make sure you get in before they close for the Easter Public holidays. New York Barbers does not take appointments, it is just walk in only, and pop your name on the list. Open Monday-Wednesday, 8am-5.30pm, Thursday-Friday, 8am-6.30pm and Saturdays 7am-3pm.

Offering home delivery and click and collect! Pakenham@batteryzone.com.au | Ph: 5940 1364

TIME POOR? Weeks Laundry in less than an hour. • • • • • • 12483421-CG08-21

• Open 7 days a week • Save on instore specials

12486954-JW12-21

12481234-SG06-21

12489001-DL14-21

VANSTEENSELTIMBERS.COM.AU

12489004-JW14-21

12489007-DL14-21

Cafe Now OPEN

DECKING SLEEPERS STRUCTURAL TIMBER ROOFING MATERIALS CUSTOM WOOD MACHINING & PROFILE REPLICATION

•

Local Family Owned and Operated Largest Washing Machines in Berwick 27kg, 18kg, 14kg and 9kg Specialty cycles suitable for Doonas to delicates Commercial Gas Dryers 34kg, 23kg and 15kg Kiosk payment accepts credit card and mobile payments Accept $1 & $2 coins. No coin changer on site Dedicated area. PET Washer 18kg and Dryer 34kg

16 Adams Ln, Berwick VIC 3806

visit: sudzone.com.au

202102039649_1-SN07-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 13

Light Meals Available 9am - 3pm EGGS ON TOAST CHOICE OF FRIED/POACHED/SCRAMBLED EGGS SERVED ON SOURDOUGH $14

OPEN OMELETTE W/CHERRY TOMATOES, SPINACH, MUSHROOM & SOURDOUGH $19

VISTA MUESLI WITH MILK, NATURAL YOGHURT & MIXED BERRY COMPOTE $16

SMASHED AVO ON SOURDOUGH W/2 POACHED EGGS TOPPED W/CRUMBLED FETA & DRIZZLED W/OLIVE OIL $21

HAM & CHEESE TOASTIE $10

HAM, CHEESE & TOMATO TOASTIE $11

CHEESE & TOMATO TOASTIE $10

LAMB, TOMATO RELISH, SPINACH & CHEESE TOASTIE $12

EGG, BACON & TOMATO RELISH TOASTIE $12

HOMEMADE SCONES (SWEET OR SAVOURY) W/HOMEMADE JAM AND CREAM $51 | $9 FOR 2

Extras BACON $4 | MUSHROOMS $4 HASH BROWN $3 | SAUTÉED SPINACH $3 GRILLED TOMATO $3

Hot & Cold Drinks

BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY (GF) W/ RICE AND FLAT BREAD $24

VEGAN BURGER (V) VEGAN PATTIE W/ LETTUCE CARROT, CUCUMBER, TOMATO ONION AND BEETROOT RELISH. $22

HOKKIEN NOODLES STIR FRY (VG) TOSSED IN MIXED VEGGIES, SOY & CHILLI; FINISHED W/ FRIED SHALLOTS $20 - ADD CHICKEN $4

SLOW COOKED PULLED LAMB GREEK SALAD LETTUCED ONION, TOMATO, CUCUMBER, OLIVES & FETA, FINISHED W/ OLIVE OIL & LEMON JUICE DRESSING $24 - WITHOUT LAMB $19 (VG, GF)

CHICKEN SCALLOPINI (GF) CHICKEN BREAST SAUTEED IN A WHITE WINED BACON & MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE, SERVED W/ STEAMED VEGETABLES $26

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN PARMA W/ HAM, NAPOLI, PINEAPPLE, CHEESE, CHIPS & SALAD $25

AMIGO’S CHICKEN PARMA

Smoothies - $9

W/ SALSA, GUAC, JALAPENO’S, CHEESE, CHIPS & SALAD $25

BEGREEN

CAJUN CHICKEN SCHNITZEL BURGER

SPINACH | BANANA | KIWI | CUCUMBER | OJ

W/ LETTUCE, SWISS CHEESE, CARAMELISED ONION, CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE & SIDE CHIPS $22

TROPICAL BLITZ MANGO | PINEAPPLE | OJ

VANNI’S OPEN SOUVLAKI

STRAWBERRY SMASH STRAWBERRY | BANANA | OJ

Milk Shakes - $7 CHOC | STRAWBERRY | VANILLA | BANANA CARAMEL | BLUE HEAVEN MAKE IT A THICK SHAKE ADD $2

Soft Drinks & Juice - $4.5 PEPSI | LEMONADE | SUNKIST | SOLO | PEPSI MAX - (BOTTLED)

YOUR CHOICE OF LAMB, CHICKEN OR MIXED MEAT W/ PITA BREAD, GREEK SALAD, GARLIC SAUCE & HERBED CHIPS $25

NICKO’S LEMON & HERB CALAMARI (GF) SERVED W/ GREEK SALAD, CHIPS AND GARLIC SAUCE $24

MOUSSAKA GREEK STYLE LASAGNA W/ LAMB BOLOGNESE LAYERS OF EGGPLANT & POTATO FINISHED WITH BECHAMEL CHEESE SAUCE SERVED W/ GREEK SALAD $23

Tea - $4.5

Entrée GARLIC PIZZA (V) $10

MARGHERITA PIZZA (V)

ENGLISH BREAKFAST | CHAMOMILE | MINT | LEMON EARL GREY | GREEN

$12

Coffee by

W/ LEMON WEDGE $10

ST.ALi Single Origin Organic - Wide Awake Cup $4 - Mug $5

LATTE | CAPPUCCINO | FLAT WHITE LONG BLACK | LONG/SHORT MACCHIATO SPICED/VANILLA CHAI | ADD $ ICED COFFEE $7

YIA YIA’S DOLMADES (6) (GF, V)

GRILLED SAGANAKI W/ OLIVE OIL, HERBS AND LEMON WEDGE (V) $13

CHICKEN SATAY SKEWERS W/ STEAMED RICE AND SATAY SAUCE (GF) $13

TRIO OF DIPS

ICED CHOCOLATE $7 HOT CHOCOLATE | ADD $.50

W/ WARM PITA BREAD (V) $14

MINI SPRING ROLLS

HONEY | VANILLA | CARAMEL | HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE | EXTRA SHOT

Milks CALDERMEADE FARMS - FULL CREAM | SKINNY MILKLAB ALMOND+$1 | SOY+$1 | LACTOSE-FREE+$1

Main Kitchen

CHICKEN PARMA

W/ HAM, NAPOLI, CHEESE, FRIES & SIDE SALAD $25

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL W/ GRAVY, CHIPS, SIDE SALAD & FRIED EGG $24

FISH N CHIPS W/ FRESH LEMON,TARTAR & SIDE SALAD $23

VISTA BURGER & CHIPS W/ BACON, CHEESE, TOMATO, LETTUCE, EGG & SAUCE $20

PENNE CARBONARA SAUTEED ONION BACON & GARLIC IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE FINISHED WITH EGG YOLK AND PARMESAN CHEESE $22

SERVED W/ SWEET CHILLI DIPPING SAUCE (6) (V) $10

Kid’s Menu NUGGETS & CHIPPIES $14

FISH N’ CHIPPIES $14

MINI OPEN SOUVLAKI W/CHIPS $14

PENNE NAPOLI $14

Desserts WILDBERRY CHEESECAKE (GF) NEW YORK CHEESECAKE - $14 DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CAKE COOKIES & CREAM CAKE LEMON MERINGUE CAKE FLOURLESS ORANGE CAKE (GF) ICE CREAM SUNDAE W/ CHOCOLATE TOPPING & SWEET CANDY BAKLAVA & PISTACHIO ICE CREAM

40 Lakeside Boulevard Pakenham (Cardinia Cultural Centre) Bookings/inquiries : 59450015

12476144-SG51-20

Extras - $1

KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY - LOCAL FAVOURITE - BE KIND COMMUNITY - KINDNESS IS KEY

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

NEWS

Test alarms Firefighters are asking Victorians to check their smoke alarms are in working order before embarking on their Easter getaways this weekend. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) say the best time to do this is before daylight saving ends this Easter Sunday. CFA chief officer Jason Heffernan said it was vital for families to conduct this life-saving check because only working smoke alarms save lives. “Normally we’d ask people to check their smoke alarm when they change their clock at the end of daylight savings, but this year we’re urging Victorians to take action before they hit the road this Easter long weekend,” he said. “Most fatal fires in the last 10 years have started in either someone’s lounge room or bedroom. We know that many fatal fires start at night and the smell of smoke won’t wake you up. “We recommend that smoke alarms are powered by a 10-year lithium battery and are interconnected - so that when one of your smoke alarms activate, the others will too. “We’re encouraging Victorians to keep themselves safe from fire as we move into cooler weather, especially when heaters and electric blankets bring an elevated risk of house fires,” Mr Heffernan said. Fire Rescue commissioner Ken Block said it was equally important to test smoke alarms and clean them regularly. “It’s no good having a smoke alarm installed if it isn’t working - a smoke alarm that is properly maintained can save your life if there is a fire,” he said. “If you’re staying home this weekend, it will only take a few minutes to clean and then test your smoke alarm by pushing the test button. And if you’re travelling, make sure you do it before you leave.”It’s a small step you can take to ensure your smoke alarms will work when you need it most. “Regardless of the type of smoke alarm you have, all smoke alarms should be replaced ev-

Check, clean and test your smoke alarms before going away for the long weekend. ery 10 years,” Mr Block said. When checking, installing or replacing your smoke alarms, FRV and CFA recommend: Smoke alarms should be installed in every living area and bedroom. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when any alarm activates, all smoke alarms will sound. Test your smoke alarm batteries every month by pressing and holding the test button until the smoke alarm beeps three times. Clean your smoke alarms every year by dusting, vacuuming or gently wiping around the cover to clean it so it will sound if there is smoke. If you have 9-volt batteries in smoke alarms, the batteries must be replaced every year. All smoke alarm units (including those attached to mains power) should be replaced every 10 years, and it is best to replace with hard-wired, interconnected smoke alarms. Otherwise, replace your smoke alarms with a unit that has a tamper-proof chamber and 10-year lithium battery. Smoke alarms should be installed on the ceiling at least 30cm from the wall. For more information visit the CFA website and FRV website.

· · · · · ·

Five favourite quotes I’ll make no secret of it, I love quotes. A simple one-liner can often succinctly convey more than entire paragraphs of text and effectively apply to a range of different situations. As such, I frequently use these as an integral part of some of my presentations or when doing business coaching. Here are five of my favourites (four of them come from the US): ”Action Expresses Priorities” (Ghandi). How often do your staff come to you and tell you that they were unable to complete a task because they ‘did not have time’? In reality, assuming that the impossible had not been requested, this is never actually true and so the resultant action(s) indicate an individual’s priorities. What has typically happened is that other “priorities” have occurred which can prevent the agreed task being accomplished. The best way to address this is to agree up front that should anything arise that might jeopardise the end result, these be discussed as and when they occur. ”People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care’ (Theodore Roosevelt). Obvious when you think about it, but would you rather work with someone who genuinely cares about getting a result for you but may not be an expert in the space, or someone who is an expert, but is not particularly bothered about the outcome? People who really care will do whatever it takes to achieve an objective and will learn what needs to be known in order to accomplish it. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” (Abraham Lincoln). In America the term “sharpening the saw” (derived from this quote) means taking the time to improve the process. This insightful quote reminds us to think carefully before embarking on a significant task to make sure that we have the right tools and mindset before we start. Rushing in before being properly prepared never gives as good a result of as

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH will properly considering the task before it is undertaken. “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” (Benjamin Franklin). Related to the above quote in many ways, this refers to the need to properly define the various steps, activities, staff, milestones and key activities required to achieve a particular outcome. The key here is that this stuff needs to be written down so that it can be shared and referred to on a regular basis. I frequently encounter businesses that say they have a plan, but if it is not documented and published, it doesn’t actually exist. “If you don’t know what you stand for, you will fall for anything” (Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the USA). One of the reasons I particularly like this quote is that it gets to the heart of why company culture in a business is so important. Like it or not, every business has a culture, but defining precisely what you would like this to be and then working towards it will speak volumes about the nature of your business and why people should want to engage with you. A well-defined company culture can be used to attract the right staff, set expectations of behaviour of those within it, be used as the basis for expressing your value proposition through your website and other marketing material and finally defining those key differentiators that separate you from the rest. I would love to hear about any business quotes that you regularly employ. Ian Ash is the Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions - www.ombs.com.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

FREE

BERWIC

K FEBRUARY

Thursday 10, 2021 , 11 Febr \ STARW uary,EEKLY .COM.AU 2021

berwickn ews.sta

rcommun ity.com.au

12477071 -CG03-21

New class of learnin g

JAf £ PAGE 5 fn¹Ǥ

EVERY WEEK

/berwicksta

rnews

@StarNews

_SE

Out for a spot of summer

PAGE 8

JAf £ fn¹Ǥ

40¢ Inc.

GST

Jax takes the Cup

PAGES 14-1

5 SPORT

12476975-L B02-21

Photos te your st ll Am ories

bos are moving in

Wyndham to enter an residents are being invited which aims amateur photo comp to showcase etitio together how local n durin s came Non-profi g the COVID-19 for Australast group, Bridge Buildpandemic. Wyndham ia (BBFA), is runn ers

This photo

Pick up your favourite local newspaper, the Berwick Star News from local outlets listed below or subscribe to our digital edition and have it sent to your device every week!

Art ensure we never s forget

2020 & Beyo ing the Resid Stron ents nd, You, Me, gerinToge thether boom North comp by Mano ing etitio are all subunrb r Lake set Com , supp of Clyde tion, a new orted which will sfor initia muniambulance of thebeDenn medicstive home for ty Fund , anstaalready hard is Fami BBFA the president at work ly extra oratio quality care. paraMelba proviCorp the group ding high n. Parliamentorganised the Waugh said docu ary Secre photo conte McGhiement how tary Wynd joine st to for a community Health Steve d Bass MP ham stood Tuesd Jordan Crugstron ay 9 Februdurin g as g the ary to nale on landThe pandemic competitio on Matt anno . unce residents erhorn n, for aged Drive.Wyndhamthe new to imagesFor the18 older, is fulland story open , turn to hope, courawhich tell a visua l storypage ge, innov of 3

of Marbie,

taken in

a Hoppers

or patience ation, resili and must ence between January 2020have been taken No digita l photo editin and March 2021 Cash . g is

Coautneciln R ‘o sotaic pe o Crossing backyard, has

been subm itted to the

allow Area manaprizes are on Marchgers Julie on offer. Entried. Doyle O’Brien and 31. with regio es close Steve Deta nal direc the site n https tor Narel ofils: ://bbfaust their Clyde North ralasleia.Capp at m/mnew ysite station. Australas Pictu Bridge Build re:,STEW ia ART CHAM ers for wyndham@ on Facebook or emai BERS

competitio n. (Supplied)

wixsite.co 227907

gmail.com

l bbfa.

ps ec raa’ m

By By Gabr Ales iellaha Capone Payne

Cr Szatk motions. owski’s five All were passe d.

NOW OP

EN YOUR FIN STORE FOERASIAN FOOD UR GROCERY ALL03YO NE WE STOCK ED956S.2 1855 THAI, FILIP INO, BUR

Shop T3A, Manor Lake Manor Lakes Cent ral E: lawule@g s (Next to Man or Lakes mail.com Medical P: 0433 Centre) 572 664

n Road,

12481552

-NG07-21

Serving

and Comp

Melbourne

assionate

for over

75 years

155 Slade

n St, Cranb

CHINESE AND

ourne

MESE, KOR EAN MORE!

-18

Affordable

455 Balla

-DL06-21

6-EPJ16

Pakenham

, Narre Warren, Drou in and Yarra Junction P 5941 5166 12480371

1238704

1242508

8-FA36-1

A devious scam has Wyn coun outSome “is tbehav dham been circulating the City on their ing like fire of Casecoun rates, howe for their vulne through- don’tOthe y in cillor rable stop liken a petul recenst have ant ver behaviour come childthe peop at aat under show rsthere ”. . ed the rates publi duringweek s, lurin into payin c meetleing Once. “Som meeting to scammers scam a disco a heate g the paym unted fee, d deba last Tuesdg their the and eone pass has been Counpaid their favou acquwarn ent has cillor cil te scamThe isitioed ay.fact coun the popc mers deba n the have beenwhen in goneorn”. ats all. of the community then like “It’s nmen through, rite gover noth te recon quite ta schoo described Scamchild erupttact lodge Szatkaowsk the are mersren and worry,l; becasite for to ed the a be careful. futur as behaing paym whencoun by ayers Educ and use i ent getting more ratep beliebeing ving to moti attem viewers are ble for thesecilscam e state Crcil Robe dispu ved toa be check ptedte, to obtai “petu andrt Brow ation splitt Miniand via watch whic on, n aput lantcting ster more coun to write phoning split conta mersto Brow inging h allow fullforw thewhen there broad coun child ” ingfive Itne refun the meet e, imita said. a notic also cast live cil servi s them Merlino. ardd by stated that James soph isticated,” are dispu with Cr ne - leavin said. motion ting e of supp ing ce separ on Szatk Cr Josh all and an as Faceb the g them tes too,” ate moti can obtai owski has and raise Mr council shou it alwas minu “Unfortun d conc offici advisook. mon At one Gilligprofi ey for “They need ing them ons Mr erns that for the n a disco an, into thatcoun dolla pointunted s the t- peop ort ately “received ld reiterate wascillor rs of donato be site there moti ‘disco that they remaThe mayorate paids (the to rema force thatlecoun on unt’) ’s alway r Adel thou Onced the its right who concerned refun to vote to inter in assite , while the on etheir rate Road ins Tarnbank accoutions from ding a num Hege s of shou on. unpa ject. victim beldvulne , for aber moneysand need to raisecilwill whichid.was fees. land victim dich was ferredThe schoo ’s money state remarable of l; that.” eit linked tont tober I’m athe 203 ’sWoo in “conc into the debat this- moti rateds the over earmarked at relian anderned awar ofThis has been bit perpmem a nom e deter Cr Szatk a mean we really ce eness of of the in on”. scam inate iorate lexed themers e nonland for const trans- with futur Mr Brow s that about a Mr thetecomm priva pronuncia d bank d and by gover into Browneowsk i stated the make ructi Trug ne deliv secto the nmen matt bicke accou scam said tion on the anina er schoo monPreci runity theofpaym said that the onaccus er of publi to acqu ringthe t mers .” ire “mist that while nt, schoolget to City behaation ey and a coun consiof over ratepayer ls in Wyn akes lf of that ent while hedonations nctitStruc unde cillor derCase away c recor is notture he agree to ’sthe Gillig of abusi As repor howy this perso name made understan are until dham d. He then denc“I’m an toare disco Coun coun also d ”; ven,langu , and ” he thou stageshou with Plan. later that r the dents e as proo tedvers “pron provi cilan the may cil’srelate had and s by that of a age advic ding ounc ld respo appa the Star f. lled the lurch the ght the asked ds rema being they recei e that Schoin to nsibilitye my surna Week Cr , with Victo have thouThe any futur used. pt eviols4W waryyndh resi- e sureAfter by beha comm ly inbeen The victim ght moti that trying to rian theirCivil to ratepayers and am me coun cil undis Septe ents made wason left originand vigila viour, tone Tribu twice, Crthe mon in , doing it impo coun mber s belie Crbeing ctly”. nt,cacy. al rate unpa advo eysay Szatkowsk corre nalted. alsortant been to make he also ratep was by some ayer -Gillig has given viewe unde called that their Adm paid thatpeop and rtake id r stated an not the i’s part inistr and .that ve refun every and for the surname instead addr coun the scam toBrend first the devel le tonig a to dividan thing has prote cil were strate they have coun e the Thename mer. essedded to the Brow look“need oper perm ative and cil to “Communi City. of Case sitene, one Casey at how to ensure gicct vulne obtained ht”, rable him by his intoa 227 the Cath spoke ission aren’ ing resid Resid “urge Aspeop it couldthat plann y council the deba a disresid revieents spers ents’ t olic facili like adults” ty are interested plann entia w on their Educ and le put te tatin said to ing contr for the l lots, said that to cond contiuct Ratepayers ation in own g the in adults behav that agree raise curit wrote anoth nuedthe after for he to y dcheck ment ols scam they NEED , Crappr a point was alarm Offic “We ’ Assoc stronns e pulle aroumers”. place actio Sahaopria er, and s when nonallgover ing ger iation, d out of order na Ram need ed to hear someone Cr Gillig build a schoo te seone coun to tstay nd sites designated toofbe“usin fromgthe esh nmen thing accus INTERV HELP WITthat l there.of this of an phon infras struc ing es - but at the abusi vigila coun langu Crclaim them new need nt and ls and Gillig ENTION H AN cillor Sarah Connan’s motion called ture. sameschoo chamtober”. forage ing provide ve cil”, an comm exam check s to ensu time the for olly to be Cr ORDER by askin re that they City of unity andThe to advise their full name inplethe council asked to publiTarneit MP origi Gillig an g ? , postal addre mayor said you how OPEN FOR vigilant andCasey rates nal notic describedarethe cly support much is was notic chan said, e.“but she did dounot hear owing on ss Now in offic BUSINESS ! He quest e of motion as “ridic ges to his you exact the e consultat ioned Cr please refraif there was any langu ly what Online Consu Szatkowsk ulous”. ions in from using Continuedage, can lts still availa i’s motives Coun it again”. page 7 ble for separ cillors voted on ate

MANYwww.m

anningsfuner als.com

.au

Pick up your FREE newspaper from these local outlets... •

•

• • • • • •

•

Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Tattslotto 55 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Kaye Charles Real Estate Shop 2, 6-10 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Bendigo Bank Shop 6, 52-62 Old Princes Highway Beaconsfield Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre 8 O Neil Road Beaconsfield Woolworths Beaconsfield 28 Sylvia Road Berwick Brentwood Milkbar 24 Bemersyde Drive Berwick Bemersyde Bakery 6/84 Bemersyde Drive Berwick R and R Real Estate 1 Clyde Road Berwick Century 21 Real Estate 9 Clyde Road Berwick Eden Rise Shopping Village 1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Coles Supermarket Parkhill Plaza Shopping Centre 1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Berwick Springs Lucky Lotto Shop 10/1 Corner Oshea Rd & Clyde Rd Berwick Grants Estate Agents 3a Gloucester Avenue

• • • • • • • • • • •

•

BERWICK

•

Berwick Berwick Newsagency 29 High Street Berwick Ray White Real Estate 42 High Street Berwick Alex Scott and Staff Real Estate 49 High Street Berwick Harcourts Real Estate 20 High Street Berwick Neilson Partners 1st National 57 High Street Berwick Gluten Free and Chocolate 9/48 High Street Berwick O’Brien Real Estate 56-58 High Street Berwick St John of God Hospital 75 Kangan Drive Berwick Chris Peake Real Estate 18 Langmore Lane Berwick Woolworths Shopping Centre 1-9 Lyall Road Berwick Mansfield Street Foodmart 157-159 Mansfield Street Berwick Parkhill Plaza News and Lotto Shop 13, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Chemist Discount Centre Shop 2, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Coles Supermarket Parkhill Plaza Shopping Centre Shop 19, 215-225 Parkhill Drive Berwick Coles Berwick Central 2 Richardson Grove Berwick Hocking Stuart Real Estate Suite 2, 16 Langsmore Lane

• • • • • • • • • • • •

•

• •

Hallam 7 Eleven Service Station 38-40 Hallam South Road Hallam Joes Mini Mart 117 Hinrichsen Drive Hallam Coles Hallam 2 Princes Domain Drive Hallam Raine and Horne Real Estate - Hallam 2 Spring Square Hallam Hallam Square News 42 Spring Square Narre Warren Ritchies IGA Shop 4/14 Webb Street Narre Warren Ritchies IGA Shop 4/14 Webb Street Narre Warren Narre Warren Newsagency 34 Webb Street Narre Warren Fleetwood MiniMart 94-96 Fleetwood Drive Narre Warren Casey Gardens Caravan Park 6 Fullard Road Narre Warren City of Casey 2 Patrick NE Drive Narre Warren Neilson Partners 1st National 418 Princes Highway Narre Warren The Good Food Emporium 15/430–440 Princes Highway Narre Warren Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Coles 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Woolworths 25-55 Princes Highway

•

• •

•

• •

•

• •

•

Narre Warren O’Brien Real Estate Narre Warren 25-55 Princes Highway Narre Warren Coles Express 2 Regency Drive & Princes Highway & Lauderdale Road Narre Warren Only Real Estate 13/3 Webb Street Narre Warren Donaldson Martin Real Estate 43-45 Webb Street Narre Warren Coles Express 155-171 Narre Warren North Road Narre Warren North Marcos IGA 2 Oakview Boulevard Narre Warren North Narre Warren North Newsagency 3/1E Oakview Boulevard Narre Warren South Casey Central Shopping Centre 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Coles 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Woolworths 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Ray White Real Estate Shop 20, 400 Narre Warren Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Casey News and Lotto Shop 156, 400 Narre Warren - Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South Ritchies Amberly Park 245 Ormond Road

Scan this QR code to Subscribe for FREE now! Or visit: berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/subscribe 202102116467_1-JW08-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 15

NEWS

Crowds flock to food, fun By Danielle Kutchel The Berwick community enjoyed one of its first days out since the easing of Covid restrictions, at the Berwick Community Food and Fun Day. The event, held on Saturday 27 March, was organised by the Berwick Beaconsfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Casey, and saw businesses from across the town showcase their wares in fashion parades and at marketstyle stalls. Kids enjoyed jumping castles, face painting, cookie decorating and more, talented musicians kept everyone entertained and local restaurateurs pleased the crowds with delicious food. Tammy Lobato from the Chamber said the event was “very much needed for the community”. “They came out in great numbers and thrived on the opportunity to do so,” she said. “People were happy, celebrating being able to participate in a community event - we haven’t seen those for quite some time.” She said businesses from restaurants to entertainers had benefited from the surge in visitors over the day - especially those that weren’t able to open over the pandemic. Already, plans are in place to replicate the event’s success in some form in future, whether through large annual events or more regular markets, with the chamber thanking all the businesses that got involved.

Crowds gather at the main stage. 232748

Pictures: GARY SISSONS

L-R Emma Killian and Alison Killian from Berwick with Iron Man. 232748

Kids chasing bubbles at Blackburne Square. 232748

Great day for taking the dog for a walk. 232748

Models at the fashion parade. 232748

International Baccalaureate World School Inquiry Learning with a Christian World View

• Private Bus Service • Established Facilities • ELC - Year 8 (growing to Year 12)

Berwick Village Jewellery 2 Blackburne Square, Berwick VIC 3806 03 9707 2647 | www.berwickjeweller.com.au

Berwick Village

Rivercrest Christian College

16 STAR NEWS

The fashion parade gets underway. 232748

12487759-AV13-21

• Specializing in Jewellery repairs • Jewellery remodeling • engagement rings • watch repairs • Swiss Watch repairs • All our repairs are done in-houseby our qualified Jeweller and watchmaker

The fashion parade. 232748

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

Ferdinand Drive Clyde North - Enter via Gate 6

ph 9703 9777

I www.rivercrest.vic.edu.au

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

NEWS

L-R Frazer Carless, Irwin Sinclair and Greg Strafford from Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club. 232748

Alexander from Blu Olive with some of the Greek food available. 232748

Naomi Horsley singer performing on the main stage. 232748

Kookaburra sits on an old Chevy, merry merry king of the bush is he. Laugh!!! 232748

L-R Daisy and Delilah. Sometimes it just has to be popcorn! 232748

Iron Man doing hula-hoops, you don’t see that everyday! 232748

Even the statues got in the mood for a party!

Sky’s Violin performing outside Westpac. 232748

L-R Thomas and Lucy with an interactive dinosaur. 232748

A local shows off his talent. 232748 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Reflecting on the fun day. 232748

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 17

WHAT’S ON Art for Healing Workshop Thursday, 8 April 2021 from 10:00-13:00 at Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House. Come and join us as we explore healing through artistic expression, exploring communication, reflection and storytelling. This activity is free but places are limited and bookings are essential, so please contact bookings@bpnh.org.au or 8743 0671. Due to the nature of the event this is an adults only activity.

Western Port Craft Expo After being forced to cancel in 2020, the Western Port Craft Expo is back! Featuring workshops, new crafts to try, craft for kids, talks, craft to buy, demonstrations and refreshments. Saturday 10 April, 10am-4pm at Hastings Community Hub, 1973 Frankston-Flinders Road, Hastings. Entry $5 Adults / $2 School-age Kids. Find out more at www.wpcraftexpo.com or for enquiries call 0477 149 734. Also on Facebook and Instagram.

BPNH Crazy Circus Day A full day of Crazy Circus fun on Wednesday 14 April. Learn how to spin plates, get bendy and strong with acrobatics, hula hoop like a pro, learn how to juggle and more. At the end

Kaduna Park movie night Come and enjoy the Kaduna Park Movie Night hosted by Parklea for residents of the estate on Saturday 10 April. The first movie is Aladdin (PG) and screens at 5.30pm (runs 128mins) and the second movie is Instant Family (PG) and screens at 7.30pm (runs 118mins). Kids can enjoy free airbrush tattoos and giant games. Delight in free popcorn and support the local Rotary Club of Pakenham with their sausage sizzle sale on the night! Please BYO low chair and/or picnic rug. No alcohol consumption is permitted on the night. Pre-register for tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/parklea-movie-night-tickets-144312140497.

Vic Fish Kids Program Kids aged six to 12 are invited to attend a free fishing fun day at the Tooradin Foreshore Sunday 11 April. The day will be fun for the whole family featuring free fishing clinics for children, live music, active games, craft, food and drink and more. Every child who participates in a clinic will receive a free fishing rod. Entry permitted to event precinct from 10am - 4pm with your fishing clinic ticket. Head to vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/

events/vfa-events/vicfishkids to book.

Children’s Alcohol Ink Workshop Join our Children’s Alcohol Ink Workshop on Thursday 15 April, 12-1.30pm, run by our resident artist Viv. This workshop is for students aged 8 - 12years. $20 per student (plus booking fees), bookings are essential. Contact the Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House office on 8743 0671 or book online: https://events.humanitix.com/school-holiday-art-workshop

New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin Dancing, and Dancercise Cold weather is coming so get those dancing shoes on and keep warm! New classes begin for Term 2 on Tuesday 20 April in Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, and Pakenham. Classes in all styles are taught by a friendly accredited instructor. Classes include Ballroom and Latin, Tuesdays 7pm - Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, Wednesdays 6pm and 7pm - Foundation Learning Centre Narre Warren, Thursdays 1pm -

of the day, display your tricks in your very own circus. Eat morning tea before the session as it is a VERY active program! BYO lunch (no soft drink or nuts) and water bottle. The session starts at 10am, please arrive at 9:45. Pakenham Community Centre; and Dancercise (exercise to music and jazz dancing) Thursdays 1115 am. Chase the winter blues away and join us! For more details ring or message Di Marsh on 0408343202, or email difen69@bigpond. net.au

Basic Computer Classes (Pre-Accredited) Learn/refresh basic computer skills like introduction to computer, internet application, MS Office - Basic, prepare documents and prepare simple budget. Days: Thursdays, time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm (Afternoon session). Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquires and booking contact the office - 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

Employability Skills

This activity is for Primary School aged children only. Tickets $25, book via the office or events.humanitix.com/bpnh-crazy-circus-day Any questions please contact Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House on 8743 0671.

(Pre-Accredited) This Employability Skills course will cover everything you need to prepare you for your search for employment. Day: Wednesdays, time: 10.00am to 12.00pm. Cost: $25 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquiries and booking contact the office - 9704 2781. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre - 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

Yoga and Mindfulness classes for kids Fun and creative class for kids to learn to use their body and mind in a healthy way. Program includes: yoga, mindful activity, creative art, story time, games, music and more. Day: Sundays, time: 4pm to 5pm. Cost: $80 per term (membership fees of $6.00 per annum applies). For enquires and booking contact Anu 0432246674. Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre - 89 -101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South 3805.

ENTERTAINMENT

Casey to enjoy Midsumma

Subscribe to the

By Danielle Kutchel

Berwick Star News

Digital Edition

FREE

BERWICK

Thursday, 28 January, 2021

BERWICK

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

/berwickstarnews

@StarNews_SE

Thursday, 28 January, 2021

40¢ Inc. GST berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Casey names its top citizens

Well known jewellers call it a day

Dees ready to rumble

PAGES 2-3

PAGES 4-5

PAGE 9

SPORT

/berwickstarnews

@StarNews_SE

40¢ Inc. GST

OAMs for a couple of proud Aussies

Casey names its top citizens

Well known jewellers call it a day

Dees ready to rumble

PAGES 2-3

PAGES 4-5

PAGE 9

SPORT

12476975-LB02-21

OAMs for a couple of proud Aussies

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

Rex name shame

EXPERTS IN FAMILY LAW

Scan this QR code to subscribe Or visit berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/subscribe/ |

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

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.

Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

“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

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”

12481470-NG07-21

Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name.

12425088-FA36-19

By Mitchell Clarke

18 STAR NEWS

Midsumma is coming to Casey for the first time this April, providing a space for the local LGBTQIA+ community to connect and celebrate. Midsumma is Australia’s premier queer arts and cultural organisation, bringing together a diverse mix of LGBTQIA+ artists, performers, communities and audiences. The relaxed pack-your-own picnic event at Selandra Community Hub on Sunday 18 April will feature: a warm and welcoming conversation with local residents led by queer, non-binary transgender author / activist / advocate Nevo Zisin about culture, faith, intersectionality, LGBTIQ+ identity and connection and belonging drag story telling by Jesse Dean and Rex Spandex a dance session led by LifeView, a Rainbow Tick accredited provider of residential care musical and dance performances a chill out space face painting for all ages view Connection Arts Space’s new art exhibition and make your own pride flag plus, take home a binge bag from Casey-Cardinia Libraries’ Rainbow Collection of LGBTIQ+ books opportunities to connect with and learn about local organisations The event is open to the whole community, for the young and the young at heart. Jobi Petty, community organiser at Casey Rainbow Community, said the organisers were driven by a desire to increase connection and inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community in the south-east. The event aims to set the scene for the provision of further resources and events for the community, and is expected to benefit mental wellbeing, inclusion, and sense of community for all attendees

· · · · · · · ·

Organising the event has allowed facilitators to find out more about what Casey’s rainbow community - around 5.6 per cent of adults in the area - needs and wants. “We are here - we just don’t have the social infrastructure to connect, we can’t see ourselves,” she said. “It’s so important for people to feel that they belong, to see themselves reflected in the community and feel like there is support and social connections they can make locally.” She said there is potential for further LGBTQIA+ events to be held in the City of Casey as community members and groups connect with each other. In recent years the City of Casey has taken steps to recognise the local rainbow community; in 2020, the flag was raised for IDAHOBIT, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. Also last year, Ms Petty said, the Casey Rainbow Community marched in the Midsumma Pride March, bringing further attention to local LGBTQIA+ people. Likewise, a Casey Midsumma is something the community has been asking for - and Ms Petty said organisers are pleased to be able to deliver it. To keep the event Covid-safe, attendees are asked to book tickets, however Midsumma in Casey is free. Midsumma in Casey will be held at Selandra Community Hub, 7-9 Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North on Sunday 18 April, 11am - 3pm. Tickets are free. For bookings and more information, visit www.midsumma.org.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

FOCUS ON … YOUR HEALTH, YOUR IMAGE

Experts in orthodontics

By Andrew Leslie, Managing Partner, Blooms The Chemist Casey Central In times of darkness when things get tough, the wishes of the most vulnerable often get forgotten as they wait patiently whilst other pressing life needs are attended to. Make-AWish has felt the impact of COVID-19 this past year with over eight hundred wishes have been postponed. But from somewhere the light always seems to shine in. For one Casey resident, seven year old Hannah Fennell, her wish to visit Sydney to see the famous Vivid Light Festival was kept alive thanks to the tireless work of Make-AWish Australia, whose Light up for Hannah event on March 12 equalled the magic of the festival she so longed to visit, by lighting up her home, with a beautifully magical display of more than 5000 fairy lights. With the support of Blooms The Chemist pharmacies around Australia, many of whom shared light-filled imagery across social media to celebrate the moment for Hannah from afar, Hannah’s wish was brought to life. At birth, Hannah was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome with AmyeGripp syndrome. A pericardial effusion, which is excess fluid surrounding the heart, which can result in stillbirths or difficulties breathing. At the young age of seven, Hannah has already overcome four openheart surgeries. Hannah is unable to speak or hear, but has an incredible passion for lights. Mum Emma commented that Han-

nah is an “absolute firecracker” and “loves anything with lights. “I will never forget the absolute thrill and delight on her face as the lights twinkled across the front of our home,” said Emma. “It was truly a heart-warming event to see the community come together and support such a great cause and bring joy to a girl who radiates happiness even in the face of such adversity,” said Dad, Richard. Blooms The Chemist Pharmacies were honoured to play a role in supporting Hannah’s dreams. Across our business we’re already strong advocates and supporters of Make-A-Wish having raised $1,000,000 in the past four years in order to help bring joy to the hundreds of wish kids. When we heard about Hannah and her story, we jumped at the opportunity to help make her wish come true, and we look forward to bringing more smiles and moments of joy to many others who are waiting for their wishes to come true. For more information on the partnership between Blooms The Chemist and Make-AWish, visit https://www.bloomsthechemist. com.au/make-a-wish. About the Author - ANDREW LESLIE Andrew Leslie is a passionate pharmacist dedicated to serving his community as the owner and operator of Blooms The Chemist Casey Central. Andrew loves his community and being able to give back through is professional expertise as Head of pharmacy and is passionate about nurturing both physical and mental wellbeing.

the expat life in Hong Kong and experienced this as a hub where people from many parts of the world flocked to. He also took every opportunity to travel with the friends he made there. Upon returning to New Zealand, and a few more examinations he registered with the New Zealand Dental Council and The General Dental Council (UK). After a few years in private general dental practice in New Zealand, Nishan attended the University of Adelaide to complete his Doctoral in Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics) in 2005. His area of research involved the investigation of dental, skeletal and facial complex changes with extraction orthodontic therapy, and assessment of the resultant aesthetic changes of the face . He also a underwent further examinations to be a Member of the Royal College of Surgeon. Nishan is also the secretary of the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists. This organisation has the primary function of providing continued education conferences for orthodontists with world class speakers, and is also the primary supporter of the Cleft Lip and Palatal Project in East Timor. Being from New Zealand, Nishan loves mountain biking, skiing and more recently taken up snow boarding. He has also jumped off a few bungy bridges. When he gets the chance, Nishan returns back to Queenstown to visit his extended family and partake in his outdoor pursuits. South East Orthodontics is located at Suite 5, Level 1, 18-24 Clyde Road, Berwick for more information.

CASEY CENTRAL ASK US FREE HOW Local Delivery Service available *Terms and 7 days a week conditions apply *

Blooms The Chemist Casey Central Shop 132-134 Casey Central Shopping Centre, 400 Narre Warren Cranbourne Road Narre Warren South VIC 3805

P 9704 8166 E casey@blooms.net.au

12478681-JW04-21

Light Up for Hannah

At South East Orthodontics, your smile will be looked after by an expert team committed to optimum orthodontic care. The team includes specialists like Dr Nishan Fernando, from the deep south of New Zealand. He completed a Bachelor of Science in physiology, and Post Graduate Diploma in Science, in pharmacology and toxicology from the University of Otago. His area of research was in hypertension, and he also published a Poisons Information Monograph for the World Health Organisation. Nishan later travelled to South East Asia where he completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery from Hong Kong University. It was during this time his keen interest in orthodontics and facial growth developed. With his successes in the undergraduate dental program, Nishan was employed in the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics at Prince Phillip Dental Hospital as a House Officer. The position involved treating complex cases and medically compromised children, as well as orthodontic patients under the supervision of his orthodontic professors. This was one of three positions that were keenly sought for those intending to compete for post graduate study. During this time he volunteered his time with a cleft lip and palate team which went to Cambodia. He also volunteered his time to the Warehouse Project, which was set up to provide a safe and fun environment for young teens to socialise in Hong Kong. Nishan loved

bloomsthechemist.com.au Dr Nishan Fernando

FLU VACCINES NOW AVAILABLE! PLEASE CALL THE PRACTICE OR BOOK ONLINE FOR AN APPOINTMENT

WE MAKE CASEY CARDINIA SMILE Orthodontic Treatment for children and adults utilising the latest technologies including SureSmile, Invisalign, lingual and clear appliances.

Dr Ravi Wijesekara Dr Priyanthi Gunawardana

We offer flexible, interest free payment plans to make orthodontics accessible to everyone.

Open hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7pm | Sat 8:30am - 1:30pm Sat/Public Holidays 8.30am-1.30pm

Strict hygiene and physical distancing policies in place

80 Power Road Doveton 3177 | 03 9792 4060 www.dovetonmedicalcentre.com.au for online bookings. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

12486957-JW12-21

12488739-JW14-21

BULK BILLING/ WALK INS WELCOME

Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Suite 5, Level 1/18-24 Clyde Rd, Berwick Phone: (03) 9330 0702 | info@seortho.com.au www.seortho.com.au Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 19

NEWS

Hallam Senior College basketball captain Thomas Cuthbert. 231549

Pictures: GARY SISSONS

Soccer player Xander Jelley. 231549

Shooting for the stars By Cam Lucadou-Wells Hallam Senior College is changing the game with the launch of four specialist academies. Its sport, aviation technology, Microsoft IT and creative and performing arts academies are part of a push to “level the playing field” in one of the state’s most disadvantaged regions. Students get a chance to follow their passions - and it ignites their engagement at school, Hallam Senior’s partnership manager Keith Pimblett says. “This is important stuff - they love it in here,” he says as sports academy students enthusiastically lift weights in the well-equipped gym. “Some of these kids are in here at 7am training. We run sessions before, during and after school. “It gives them something to look forward to.” The Hallam Senior College Sports Academy offers career pathways in fields like coaching, sports admin and physiotherapy. With a fully-equipped gym, ovals and courts, it trains boys and girls in Australian Rules, basketball, rugby league and soccer, as well as netball. It also offers a talented athletes programs for individual sports such as tennis, golf, athletics and swimming. On hand are external coaches that provide specialist training, as well as sports science students from Deakin and La Trobe universities. The academy looks outwards, forging partnerships. Several students train with Dandenong Southern Stingrays AFL under-18s. NRL club Melbourne Storm’s under 20s team trains at the college. It’s in keeping with the college’s adoption of a Berry Street model of “positive education” that promotes wellness and wellbeing. “Once that becomes a focus, the relationships between the teacher and students im-

NRL boys program members Ishmael, Sheldon, John, Aliena, Rua, Quaider with coach and assistant principal Jamie Fardell. 231549 prove,” Mr Pimblett says. “You view the world as a glass half-full, not half-empty.” At the same time the sports training teaches teamwork, helps control behaviour and builds social connection. Hallam Senior’s business manager Jason Patten, a former AFL club rehab coach, said the academies were also raising expectations within the school. “The school provides much more to its community than people estimate. “I’m still amazed by the amount of care the staff have for these kids - who have had a difficult time in things.” The barriers and challenges are laid bare

first thing in the morning at the college’s breakfast club. Up to 50 students a day are fed at the club, and families are supplied with grocery staples from FoodBank. Which underlines the importance of the positive approach. The college’s other academies include an Innovation Academy that offers higher-level chances for students skilled in trades, engineering, IT and science. They can gain Microsoft certification in data business and cloud-based skills, IT gaming competitions and challenges such as World Skills trades competitions and a solar car and human-powered vehicle. The creative and performing arts academy also offers career pathways in music, dance,

Netballer Charlize Buskermolen on the school’s upgraded court. 231549 College netballer Brodie Hendy. 231549 20 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

Hallam Senior College netball team. 231549

Hallam Senior College’s male soccer players. 231549

visual and creative arts, media and marketing. It’s linked to professional bodies like Collarts. “There’s nothing in this region with this focus on the creative arts,” Mr Pimblett says.

Basketball team leaders. Jem Manning, Isaac Dinnie, Thomas Cuthbert, Lachlan Brown and Cooper Lovelace. 231549 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

FOCUS ON … REAL ESTATE

IN THE RUNNING FOR NATIONAL GENERAL EXCELLENCE AND MARKETING AWARDS FIRST National Real Estate Finning was recognized for outstanding achievement at the national network’s General Excellence and Marketing Awards, held at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt on Saturday night. The awards recognise the achievements of First National’s Victoria and Tasmania agents throughout 2020. Winners are now competing for national General Excellence and Marketing Awards, which will be announced at the network’s national convention in Canberra this May. First National Finning principal, Dean Tucker says the results show how tenaciously our staff adapted to the impacts of COVID-19 to continue delivering excellence for the agency’s customers. ‘Nothing beats hard work and a commitment to delivering for customers. That is exactly what our staff delivered throughout 2020’ Dean said. At the awards presentation, First National Finning received the following awards: Property Management Elite Sales Department Elite Key staff members were also recognised for their individual performances: Jason Brown received the Platinum award for Sales Sarah Evans received the Silver award for Property Management John Lauretta received the Silver award for Sales

· · · · ·

Dean Tucker said the First National General Excellence and Marketing Awards are an important event as they as they encourage First National’s agents to aspire to an ongoing process of performance improvement that benefits customers. ●

SENIOR AUCTIONEER OF THE YEAR HAS CALL REIV Master Auctioneer and four-time winner of the Senior Auctioneering competition, Adrian Butera, is set to pass the hammer for this year’s Good Friday Appeal Charity Home auction after 13 years of setting auction records for the important cause. Commencing in 2021, the top job will be manned by the winner of REIV’s annual Senior Auctioneering competition, with 2020 winner, Andy Reid stepping up to the plate on Friday 2 April. On the block this year is the beautiful Henley Vogue 34 home at Villawood Properties’ Rathdowne estate in Wollert. The 2021 Charity House Auction marks 28 years donating homes and raising over $16 million or for the Good Friday Appeal to date. Gil King, REIV CEO, said it is a pleasure to work with Henley and Villawood to facilitate the no-reserve auction. “Some of the very best Victorian auctioneers have been discovered through REIV’s competition,” Mr King said. “We’re thrilled to be able to put forward Victoria’s top talent to facilitate the Good Friday Appeal’s Charity House Auction each year”, he said. Following the trend of hybrid auctions to accommodate Covid-19 restrictions, the auction will be streamed live through Anywhere Auctions, allowing bidders from across the country to throw their hat in the ring. “We’re expecting a record audience this Good Friday. It’s set to be the biggest public auction since Covid-19 restricted crowd numbers across the state,” Mr King said. “It’s a great opportunity for house hunters to secure a slice in the Melbourne property market with the knowledge that their purchase will support the Royal Children’s Hospital”, he said. ●

SPECIALISING IN:

T 16P_

DROP WHAT YOU’RE DOING

34 HENsHAll sTREET WARRAGUl An ideal first home or investment property at an affordable price. This 3 bedroom home has fantastic views from large elevated alfresco area, spacious lounge & good kitchen dining area. A big backyard, carport and garden shed are provided. There is a veranda at the back of the home and workshop / storage space under the high deck with roller door access. Reverse Cycle Heating and Aircon for comfort. Walk to parks, shops, doctors and more. Currently leased and with plenty of potential for improvement and scope for capital growth. $365,000 Internet ID: 22925874 View property and more details at www.sej.com.au

5622 3800 Cnr smith & Queen st, Warragul

www.sej.com.au

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

• Residential Sales • Property Management • Commercial Sales • Commercial Leasing • Commercial Asset Management • Land Development • Land Estate Sales • Business Brokers Sales & Acquisition

• Market Appraisals • Auction Campaigns • Mortagee and Deseased Estates Sales • Clearing Sales • Building and Renovation Advice • 3 Offices servicing from the Bay to the Border

03 5999 0608 Shopping on Clyde | T6/280 Berwick Cranbourne Road | Clyde 3978 Offices also in St Kilda and Wangaratta.

Find us on southeastre.com.au 12488846-JW14-21

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 21

networkclassifieds.com.au

฀

ON TIME, EVERY TIME Discounts apply

Contact Trevor: 0403

(include your name, address and phone number)

We accept payment by:

644 780

We bring our own electricity Truck Mounted Machine

Berwick Air Conditioning

15 years experience Fully qualified and insured

V Concrete Products & Services

Andrew Craven Concreting www.andrewcravenconcreting.com.au t 6OJU 4JUFT t (BSBHFT t %SJWFXBZT t 1FSHPMBT t 1MBJO $PMPVSFE t 4MBUF *NQSFTTJPO t 'BVY #SJDL t &YQPTFE "HHSFHBUF Phone Andrew on

0408 585 508, 5998 1127

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

9998 3725

We NEVER

w w w. S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u

Lic No. AU 51273

Support your local tradesman for ALL your concreting needs!

V Appliance Repairs

MEB & SON CONCRETING

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION & DOMESTIC FRIDGES/WASHERS

Footings, garages, v crossings, drives, paths & patios. In plain, colour, slate or stencil. Also drainage, saw cutting, 3T excavator, bobcat & tip trucks. NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

Fully Qualified and Licensed

Ring Jim for a free quote 0417 054 198

Pensioner Discount Eftpos Available

12390512-ACM24-18

C698645-JM13-9

Extensions - Renovations - Bathroom Refurbs & Shopfitting

Established 1989

Phone Des: 0419 541 719 A.H. 9705 2463

Reg. Builder CDB-U52728 & DBU 6442

V Carpenters

฀ ฀

฀

Brad 0416 190 014

Jason 1300 644 698

฀

V Heating

Hot winter specials Pensioner Discounts Pre-Winter Gas Ducted Heater Service Specials (Terms & Conditions Apply)

Gas Ducted Changeovers Split Systems Ducted Refrig

9702 4410 FAIRBAIRNS

฀

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

PIC: 38148 REC: 17042 AU: 06212

SUPPLY ONLY TRADE & DIRECT TO PUBLIC ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀ ฀

Steve on 0407 704 213 BRIVIS / VULCAN / BONAIRE / SPECIALIST Specialising in air conditioning and heating

l Specia on Pricesers Sleep

A H FENCING & TIMBER PTY LTD ฀

฀ ฀

฀

฀฀

HEATING & COOLING www.fairbairns.com.au Est. 1982

NEED A LOCAL HEATING AND HOT WATER REPAIRER?

Unbeatable Prices on:

฀Service and repairs to ducted heaters and evaporative coolers ฀Gas ducted heating changeover units ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ 30 years experience

SETTLEMENT

฀

Credit Card Welcome

PLUMBING & HEATING

LIC. 33033

SAXON FENCING Palings, Pickets, Colorbond Fences & Gates Prompt and Reliable Service

MR LOCK & KEYS FOR ALL YOUR LOCK AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

DOMESTIC MESTIC -- COMMERCIAL DO ALL SUBURBS

MIKE 0415 0415 524 280

www.mrlockandkeys.com.au

LEIGH HUNTER REMOVALS

Buy, Rent & Sell in our

AND STORAGE • Local, Country & Interstate • Antiques & Pianos a speciality • Cartons & Porta-robes for hire or sale • Full packing available

V Locksmiths

FOR

V Furniture Removals

section of Network Classiﬁeds.

฀฀

Call James 0419 158 660 22 STAR NEWS

฀

C1101420-JO46-13

Employment 1161589-LB44-14

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

Phone 0419 775 259 or 8751 4016

Find local work in the

QUALIFIED CARPENTER/ HOME MAINTENANCE ฀

A GRADE ELECTRICIAN

12393415-RA30-18

DBU 6442

HBL CONSTRUCTIONS PTY. LTD.

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

V Electricians

504483

Phone Harry 0412 107 629, 9796 9988

฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀

Ź Carpentry Ź Painting Ź Plaster Repairs Ź Gutter Cleaning Ź Pressure Cleaning Ź Flat Packs Assembled Ź Police Check Ź Free Quotes

C1076360-JL7-13

Let us take the worry out of extending your home with over 30 years’experience

฀ ฀ ฀

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

V Fencing & Gates

• SPECIALISING IN ALL TYPES OF CONCRETING/ CONCRETE PATTERN, SLABS • FOUNDATIONS ETC. • ALL DOMESTIC & INDUSTRIAL

Qualiﬁed & Licensed For prompt & reliable service. No job too small. Lights, Power Points, NBN, Phone, & TV Points. CCTV. Rec 23156. Call for a free quote Mark 0401 523 330

AFFORDABLE HOME EXTENSIONS

฀

A & F CONCRETING

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL FREE QUOTE ANY TIME RING 9700 4378 C63804-BG25-8

& Maintenance service

฀ ฀

HANDYMAN & HOME MAINTENANCE

1167287-PB50-14

Building

฀

24 HOUR SERVICE ฀

C62885-BG24-8

AU06014

V Builders & Building Services

฀

Lic No. REC 30504

Trades & Services

12362669-EPJ34-17

NIK Refigeration Service P/L

12475313-DL50-20

0407 369 211

฀

section of Network Classiﬁeds.

9705 1929 or

฀

Call Jeff on

Lic No. REC 30504

C1085227-JO32-13

yes we can

฀

Pressure Cleaning/Solar & Window Cleaning Satisfaction Guaranteed from $165

0411 314 104

12450623-SN23-20

12470137-CG46-20

Service Sales All Brands Finance Available Senior Discounts

3ODQV DQG SHUPLWV DUUDQJHG %DWKURRP PDNHRYHUV ZLQGRZV DQG GRRU UHSODFHPHQWV ,QWHUQDO ZDOOV UHPRYHG SODVWHULQJ DQG EULFNOD\LQJ

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

POWERFUL VACUUM LEAVES NOTHING BEHIND

We NEVER

J.L. Hutt Electrical

www.professionalcarpetclean.com.au

FAST, FRIENDLY SERVICE!

Exterior Window Cleaning

V Handy Persons

9999-8193 w w w . S e r v i c e To d a y. c o m . a u

0401 234 672 or 9799 7229

Call Us Today... For our

30% off

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

12468782-FA45-20

V Air Conditioning

Bobcat Available

GUTTER CLEANING

Lighting Power Points Phone & Data Hot Water And more... yes we can

✔ Steam and dry cleaning ✔ Tile cleaning ✔ Upholstery cleaning ✔ Leather cleaning

Grass Slashing

Call Us Today For our FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE!

g All Pricin t Up-Fron

24/7 Flood Water Damage Restoration

Weed Spraying Rubbish Removal

V Guttering

Berwick Electricians

CASEY CARPET CLEANING

Lawn Mowing/Edging Ride-on Mowing

Call Kevin 0419 525 110

Call Chris: 0416 079 689 - 5940 7264

V Carpet Cleaning 12435765-SN02-20

Deadline for all classiﬁcations is 11am Wednesday

฀

12447901-SG18-20

Mobile: 0426 501 445 Email: dyl.wright@live.com.au @wrightchoicecarpentry

฀

฀★

12450632-LB23-20

Dylan Wright

฀

★

Decks - Pergolas - Carports - Gates - Extensions Renovations - Building Maintenance Any Carpentry Needs

Ask about our discounted ongoing advertising rates and how choosing more newspapers gives your advertising more impact and saves you money...

Commercial & Domestic

All Types of Domestic & Commercial Work ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

WRIGHT CHOICE CARPENTRY

VISA/MASTERCARD/EFTPOS (1.5% credit card processing fee applies. Cheques and money orders can be posted in or hand delivered to our local ofﬁce)

Hampton Park

฀

฀ ฀ ฀

KEV’S MOWING Lawns from $25 – Free Quotes

12485945-CG11-21

Online: networkclassiﬁeds.com.au (24/7) Phone: 1300 666 808 (Open 8.30-5pm Mon-Fri) Email: sales@networkclassiﬁeds.com.au

L&L ELECTRICS

฀ ฀

12360321-HM31-17

฀

฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

12459315-NG36-20

฀ ฀

12447771-LB18-20

Fully Licenced Builder/Carpenter

Placing your classiﬁed advert is so easy...

V Garden Services

12442957-NG09-20

V Electricians 1198421-ACM37-15

V Carpenters

12438941-CG04-20

V Deadline

g All Pricin t Up-Fron

www.networkclassifieds.com.au

Place your ad in print and online

12447103-SN16-20

Trades & Services

Real Estate section of Network Classifieds.

PHONE FOR OBLIGATION FREE QUOTATION

9707 5700, 9768 9153 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Trades & Services

General Notices ANTENNA MAN

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL AUTOMOTIVE

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS ANTENNA SERVICE ALL AREAS

Over 20 Years’ Experience 12355550-ACM25-17

V Painters/Decorators

NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT

DIGITAL ANTENNAS AMPLIFIERS TV OUTLETS

0409 888 228

12469374-CG46-20

C1072232-JJ4-13

ECONOMY TILING ฀

All Bathroom Renovations • Bathrooms • Toilets • Kitchens • Decks • Water prooﬁng • Walls and Floors

www.proudpainting.com.au

M: 0 4 3 0 3 5 3 0 8 0 Ben

Call 0432 550 066 or 8707 5522

• Fully qualiﬁed • Over 30 years experience 12473880-DL49-20

Call Paul 0432 044 875

Roof Restoration Specialists

One call, We do it all!

đŏ ((ŏ(! 'ŏ.!, %./ŏđŏ ++"ŏ /$%*#ŏđŏ ++"ŏ %*0%*# đŏ (!4%ġ,+%*0%*#ŏđŏ % #!ŏ0%(!ŏ.!ġ ! %*# đŏ ((!5ŏ $ *#%*#ŏđŏ 100!.ŏ (! *%*#ŏ".+)ŏĸāĂĀ đŏ ((ŏ05,!/ŏ+"ŏ.++ü*#ŏ * ŏ .,!*0.5

V Plumbing

24 Hour Emergency Service 10% Discount with Mention of Ad - Pensioner Discount

V Tree Lopping/Surgery

Reliable, Local Toilet, Tap, Burst Pipe Repairs Plumber For All Your Blocked Drains Machine Cleared Plumbing Needs. Gas Installations FREE Rooﬁng And Spouting QUOTES

12486050-DL11-21

Call 0408 227 276

12450404-AM23-20

Lic. No. 43679

C316291-KK18-5

Hot Water Expert

Oakfern Tree Care P/L Pruning Removal Stump Grinding

OFF

THIS MONTH ONLY

1 HOUR EMERGENCY PLUMBING ฀ ฀ ESTABLISHED 30 YEARS ฀ ฀ STANDARD RATES ON WEEKENDS ฀ ฀ ฀฀฀ ฀ ฀ gjlawplumbing.com.au 7 DAYS 0419 136 181 - 0419 136 151

• New Houses • Factories • Blockages/Machine and Camera • Same Day Hot Water Services • Domestic and Commercial Maintenance • 3.5 Ton & 12 Ton Excavator • Bobcat and Tipper

C695870-JM11-9

FOUNTAIN GATE PLUMBING Lic 24754

9796 8621 0418 367 017

Rick Kruyt

g All Pricinnt Up-Fro

1172347-DJ07-15

Call Us Today...

L&C Tree Services

Member HIA and MBA www.windows1.net.au 12450634-NG23-20

Emergency Plumbing Hot Water Blocked Drains Taps and Toilets Water Leaks And more...

We NEVER

Lic No. 116785

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Labourers For Company in South East Suburbs. Experience in Civil Construction. Full-time position. No subcontractors.

15 April 2021

This position is full time, requires the occasional night shift and is located in Nar Nar Goon, Victoria. This position will be responsible for the day-today management of the yard and fleet, as well as providing assistance as required for all operational aspects of the business; loading, unloading and deployment of product. To be considered for this opportunity please apply to: trent.loveless@ roadsafetyrental.com.au www.roadsafetyrental .com.au

Process Worker Mordialloc based plastics manufacturer seeks operators for laminating, sanding, spray painting, grinding and assembly work. Contact: Trevor Rowland Ph. 8586 5500 jobs@bolwell.com.au

V Pets & Services ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE Anyone advertising a puppy, dog, kitten or cat in Victoria for sale or re-homing will need a source number from the Pet Exchange Register and a microchip identiﬁcation number. It is now an offence to advertise unless the source number and microchip identiﬁcation number is included in the advertisement or notice. For further information, call 136 186 or visit animalwelfare.vic.gov.au

V Positions Vacant

Casual Merchandiser Pakenham / Casey area Weekend work, early mornings and afternoons available. Training provided

Please email resume to paulineacton@bigpond.com 12489097-NG14-21

GATHERCOLE THE MEAT PEOPLE

Professional Services section of Network Classifieds.

OUR GROWING BUSINESS HAS FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DAY SHIFT LABOURERS Immediate start | Some heavy lifting involved No experience necessary

WE ARE BA CK! LONGWARRY FIRE BRIGAD COUNTRY CR E AFT & PRODUC E MARKET 1ST SUNDAY TH (March-December)

MEAT INSPECTOR With current certificates and PrimeSafe accredited QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN With current certificates If you are looking for a new start with job security, Excellent wages and conditions, then look no further.

Apply in person between 8am and 2pm Monday – Friday Learmonth Road Carrum Email: qa1@gathercole.com.au

12485195-DL14-21

V For Sale

ADVERTISE CALL 1300 666 808

Saferoads is a reputable ASX listed company specialising in improving road safety through the design and manufacturing of a variety of innovative products. An excellent opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Operations & Yardperson to join our rental business in the busy Victorian branch to manage the yard and dispatch of our unique range of road safety barriers, VMS, light towers and traffic products throughout Victoria.

Phone Peter: 0419 587 198

ril Sunday 4th Ap ones le • Chips • Sc • Sausage Sizz Bennett Street 15 158 946 | Contact: 0419 feeling unwell. e to the market if tancing. *Please do not com here to Social Dis ad ase ple you and Bring a mask with

with us and get better results

SERVICING BERWICK AREA FOR OVER TEN YEARS

9998-2905

0419 587 198

OF EVERY M

9703 1530

yes we can

www.ServiceToday.com.au

Phone Peter:

V Markets

Call Lucas 0419 259 266 Jack 0400 895 945

Window Replacement Service Timber or Aluminium Windows Free Measure and quote

FRIENDLY SERVICE!

48 Davies Avenue, Sunshine North 9364 0770 SWA6566B

ADVERTISERS, in this section are qualified practitioners and offer nonsexual services.

WINDOWS 1

For our FAST

Open 7 days

V Massage Therapists

V Windows

Berwick Plumbers

Full time position No subcontractors

Find it in the

Removals/pruning Hedging/shaping Line clearing/Palm work Tight access stump grinding Fully Insured/Qualiﬁed

0417 382 700

No Job Too Small

$100/ 30mins

Contactless Quotes & Services Available! UÊ/ÀiiÊ- >« }Ê UÊ i`} } UÊ-ÌÕ «Ê,i Û> UÊ Õ ÞÊ+Õ> wi`Ê « Þi` UÊ Õ ÞÊ ÃÕÀi`ÊUÊ ÀiiÊ+Õ ÌiÃ GIPPSLAND UÊ ««Ã > `Ê V> Êv À UÊ/ÀiiÊ,i Û> ÊUÊ/ÀiiÊ*ÀÕ } ÊÊÊ ÛiÀÊÓÇÊÞi>ÀÃ

Operations & Yardperson

General Classifieds

Pensioner discounts available

NEAT PLUMBING SERVICE Lic. Number 27186 ฀Hot Water Specialists ฀Blocked Drains ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

rakruyt@aol.com

12354089-PB23-17

฀

0409 14 15 19

1238899-CG33-16

฀

12449547-FA21-20

฀

FREE QUOTE Find us on Facebook 1158529-PB42-14

฀ ฀

Documents can also be viewed on Council’s website: https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/viewplanning-applications

Rainbow Dolls 12484888-SN10-21

25% Lic No. 116785

SEWER BLOCKAGES – MACHINE CLEANED฀

This can be done during ofﬁce hours and is free of charge.

V Adult Services

Pruning & Removal of Trees & Shrubs Stump Removal Hedges Mulching & Mulch Sales Full Insurance Cover

Cleaners

For Company in South East Suburbs. Experience in Civil Construction. General labouring involved.

NARRE WARREN

12488632-NG14-21

Fully Insured

V Positions Vacant

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR

City of Casey Bunjil Place 2 Patrick Northeast Drive

If you object, the Responsible Authority will advise you of its decision.

Autumn Special

฀

PA21-0057 - (Rhonda Williams)

Phone Geoff 0418 340 825

ABN 20 410 687 524

฀

The application reference number is:

The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application before:

TREE SERVICE

฀ ฀

MJ Reddie Surveys Pty Ltd

The Responsible Authority must make a copy of every objection available at its ofﬁce for any person to inspect during ofﬁce hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application.

HIGH TREE

฀ ฀ ฀

The applicant for the permit is:

V Positions Vacant End of lease cleaners wanted. Only apply if you have had experience. Regular work (daily) with leading brand company. More info 03 9826 1111 or 0415 326 685.

An objection must: • be made to the Responsible Authority in writing to, Manager Planning, P.O. Box 1000, Narre Warren 3805 or emailed to caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au • include the application number and site address • include the reasons for the objection, and • state how the objector would be affected.

10 year Guarantee. Call now for a FREE quote: 0405 817 173

CAMERON HEATH PLUMBING

Three Lot Subdivision and Variation of Two (2) Restrictive Covenants R229014P on Lot 19, LP220971A - 20-21 Harries Court and R650484N on Lot 20, LP220971A - 19 Harries Court

Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority.

1235322622-PB22-17

Free quotes, by the hour, the day or by the job

12447720-LB18-20

V Roofing

• Domestic • Commercial • Interior • Exterior • Driveways

The application is for a permit to:

You may look at the application and any documents that support the application at the ofﬁce of the Responsible Authority.

Free Quotes

PAULS PAINTING & SON

19 and 20-21 Harries Court NARRE WARREN NORTH VIC 3804 Lot 20 LP 220971A

12423634-SN31-19

Commercial/Domestic Decking/pergola/driveways ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀ ฀

The land affected by the application is located at:

Employment

NEED

FREE CLASSIFIEDS • Available in the For Sale or Wanted Classiﬁcations only. • 4 lines of copy • Ad will run for 2 weeks • 1 item per advertisement • Item must be priced under $100 • Private party only – household and personal items • No animals, automotive or plants • Ads must be submitted via email to sales@networkclassiﬁeds.com.au 12477681-CG03-21

NEW STAFF? 12400545-LB38-19

12367795-LB41-17

V Tiling Interior/ext High quality Free quote

48smq dual consulting suites with kitchenette. $1922.55 pcm. 9 Wilson St, Berwick. 0400 500 687

Public Notice

SAME DAY SERVICE

Receive 10% off

Real Estate

FOR LEASE

Call DOUG AMOS when you present this voucher

V For Lease (Commercial)

V Public Notices and Event

V Television/Video/Audio

12488606-CG13-21

V Locksmiths

Real Estate

Get 10% Discount Use code: EMPDISC

Fill your position online ZZZ QHWZRUNFODVVL´HGV FRP DX

Employment section of Network Classifieds.

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 23

SPORT

Ben Hillard was instrumental for the Hawks with a gritty half-century. 232575

Lee Brown and Kevin Kean celebrated hard after the final wicket on Sunday. 232575

The pride of these Hawks By Nick Creely Absorbing. Utterly absorbing. Every single ball, wicket, and run seemingly had implications. It was a grand final truly befitting its title. The momentum swung so rapidly, and so intensely that it was almost hard to keep up. There’s been many great DDCA Turf 1 grand finals of recent memory, but the air of tension and the quality of cricket between powerhouse clubs Hallam Kalora Park and Berwick at a packed Frawley Road won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Across a two-day one-dayer, the Hawks brushing aside the disappointment of recent years - secured its first Turf 1 premiership since 2001/02, a 20-year period not lost on the many loyal Hallam people who were in full voice all the way through. After rain swept through Melbourne on Saturday morning, the game was delayed until 2pm, with 45 overs to be played on the day, and the second innings to be played on the Sunday. It’s fair to say it was worth the wait when Hallam Kalora Park skipper Jordan Hammond won the toss and elected to bat. Despite a brisk start from the Hawks, Berwick seamer Brendan Rose got his tail up when he found the edge of champion Hawk Leigh Booth, with Bears gloveman Jordan Cleland diving beautifully to his right to shark the catch. While Ben Hillard dug in like he does so well, the Bears brought on its wily medium pacers in Jarrod Goodes and skipper Matt Chasemore, and immediately it was obvious that with a little bit of pace off the ball scoring was always going to be tough. After Goodes (1/18) snared Sachith Jayasingha after a pressure-filled 20 minutes of probing line and length, skipper Chasemore (1/14) trapped danger man Matthew Cox in front for a first ball blob, taking off in celebration towards the crowd as the umpire didn’t hesitate to lift the finger. The Bears were certainly in control of the contest, setting the game up for leggie Ruwantha Kellepotha to go to work with the Hawks battling to turn the strike over. Slowly but surely, the Hawks - through Hillard and skipper Jordan Hammond (22) - managed to consolidate after coming together at 3/41, putting on a solid 48-run stand despite some incredibly disciplined bowling. Just as the Hawks looked clear, it was that man, Kellepotha that turned the tide. Deceiving Hammond in flight to have the skipper stumped, before rattling the stumps with a ripping leg break to remove Kevin Kean, Kellepotha was proving to be a man hard to handle. But there was one constant for the Hawks. Ben Hillard. The opener, who gritted his way to a similar half-century in the semi-final against the 24 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

The DDCA Turf 1 premiers, Hallam Kalora Park. 232575 Bears, crossed past 50 and was holding the innings together with pure class and determination. After a 126-ball stay at the crease, Hillard’s vital - if not match-defining 54 - came to an unfortunate end, when Kellepotha ran out the opener after a searing throw. At 6/114, the Bears were in utter control at this point, before the experience of Steve Gilmour counted. There wouldn’t be many more important 30 not outs in recent memory than what Gilmour produced. Calm, measured and with enough power to worry the Bears, it was a brilliant hand. With boundaries so hard to find, the exVictorian quick slapped two, utilising his 37ball stay at the crease to produce not only vital runs, but match-winning ones as his side clawed its way to 7/151 after its 45 overs. There was plenty of performances of note for the Bears, with Kellepotha’s 3/49 the pick. But the stage was set for Sunday. Perfect weather. The sun baking on the pitch. And for the Bears, it couldn’t afford to lose its champion skipper Matthew Chasemore in the opening exchanges, with Hawks quick Will Whyte truly on song. Alongside Hammond, Whyte really set the tone with the new ball as he’s done all season. Jordan Cleland (30) was looking solid for the Bears as they scratched to 1/19 from 10 overs, but a double-strike from Steve Gilmour (2/31) - that of Brodie Emmett and danger man Na-

than Pilon had the visitors 3/30 and in trouble. As he does so well, Ruwantha Kellepotha (22) looked to take the game on, belting two boundaries early as he and Cleland compiled a 32-run stand, but some class spin bowling from Sachith Jayasingha (2/17) saw Cleland spun out with a ripping delivery, before the big wicket. Looking to clear the rope with a slog sweep, Kellepotha holed out to the boundary to send the Hawks fans into raptures. It looked game over as the Hawks strangled the Bears and didn’t allow them one easy run, before James Wilcock and Brendan Rose came together at 7/84 to give it one last crack. With time against them, the pair battled hard, ran through the wickets with plenty of vigour and desperately look to pierce the gaps. The equation was 42 to win off six overs, and eventually that was slashed to 26 from three overs with Jordan Hammond and Will Whyte putting together some high class bowling late in the piece. The dagger came in the last over and with 14 left to get. Brendan Rose, after a gritty 33 from 42 balls, went searching for a maximum but was caught, before Jarrod Goodes was run out pushing hard between the wickets. With eight needed off the final ball of the season, it was only fitting that Whyte would snare the all-important premiership scalp, with a catch on the boundary just that sweet icing on the cake. There was many contenders for the Damien Fleming Medallist for best afield - Ben Hillard’s

Pictures: ROB CAREW gritty half-century, Ruwantha Kellepotha’s 3/49 and 22, and Will Whyte’s stirring 3/31, but the nod went to Steve Gilmour, whose contribution in key moments for the Hawks will go down in folklore. “It’s unbelievable, its personally one of the best feelings I’ve ever had in sport,” Hawks skipper Jordan Hammond told Star News. “Apart from last year playing with Casey, I’ve been playing with these boys for about eight or nine senior seasons, the same group of blokes, so it’s been a long time coming. “There’s three or four that I’ve played cricket with for 15 years, from being juniors, Ryan Hillard, Ben Hillard, Rob Parker and even guys like Jagveer Hayer who left at the start of the year, Leigh Booth, Lee Brown, it’s unbelievable. “We’ve fallen short a few times, but every year we’ve just gotten better - finally this year we went this step further, I honestly can’t believe it.” Hammond described the grand final as the best game of cricket he’s been involved with. “That’s the most pressure I’ve personally faced - Berwick are a fantastic team, and a fantastic club, they’ve got talent everywhere,” he said. “We had them 7/80, and we just knew that the game wasn’t over - they’ve got great players, batted deep and made a game of it. “That’s the biggest game I’ve ever played in, and the best win I’ve ever been involved in.” It was a season of uncertainties, but one thing is certain - these Hawks are one hell of a side. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

SPORT

Eagle legends head home By Nick Creely Cranbourne coach Steve O’Brien anticipates his side will be a tough one to break into in 2021. The return of club legends, a stable senior core, a swarm of youngsters who took great strides in 2019, as well a moving into its new home base - the Eagles are certainly one happy and hungry club. It’ll make them one daunting Premier Division task for opposition clubs in 2021. The list of Cranbourne returnees and recruits make for some impressive reading, considering that the Eagles have retained almost all of its senior list from 2019, with Brandon Osborne once again locked in as skipper. Star ex-skipper Max Gearon, Mitch Lindsay (Pearcedale), Jake Carosella, Michael Richardson, Chris Ramac, Nick Russo, Adrian Russo (Oakleigh District), Ryan Davey (Karingal), Troy Tharle, Brandon Wapshott (Cora Lynn), Curtis Barker (Seaford), and Anthony Fishcer (Kooweerup) are all back and add so much across all lines, while Cora Lynn’s Rylan Smith and Ryan Goold from the Glen Waverley Hawks have signed on and are good players expected to make an impact. O’Brien said there was an air of excitement about the return of so many favourite sons. “It’s huge for our club - we obviously didn’t want any of them to go initially, but just the change of comp probably forced that on the guys,” he said. “Sometimes when you step away from the club you realise how much that club means to you, and I think that’s been the case for all of these boys. “They wanted to finish their careers at Cranbourne, because that’s what they are, Cranbourne people. “It’s great for them, but great as a club, they bring back so much experience with them.” The injection of club premiership heroes only adds to the selection dilemma faced by O’Brien’s group this season. “I sat down with each of those guys and welcomed them back with open arms, but told them there was no guarantees,” he said. “We put a lot of work into a lot of younger players in my three, coming into four years at the club, and we can’t disregard what they’ve done and the progress they’ve made, so everyone has to fight for their spot. “It’s really exciting for us as a club.” And then there’s the return of former premiership skipper, 1000-goal sharpshooter and

He’s back - Marc Holt is ready to kick mountains of goals once again for Cranbourne. 182157 Picture: ROB CAREW legendary local footy figure Marc Holt. There’s definitely a sense of romanticism about his return back home. O’Brien said the beloved Cranbourne legend is in good nick, and wants to finish his career in the famous jumper, with plenty more goals and hopefully another premiership. “He’s tracking well - his training’s a bit more modified than other guys, but he’s totally committed,” he said.

“He wants to go out on a high if this year does happen to be his last, and he wants it to be a successful one, he’s got some personal goals he wants to achieve. “Moving to our new ground, he wants to make that a real success, and stamp his name on it as you can imagine. “He just brings excitement - as soon as he walks into the club everyone steps up a notch. When he talks everyone listens.

“It’s really exciting.” The Premier Division season will look different than its inaugural season in 2019, with O’Brien one of many coaches with the same mindset - it’s going to be a tough, even and incredibly competitive competition in 2021. The Eagles - who made a semi-final in 2019 - will understand that despite its strong list and exciting youngsters, other clubs have rapidly improved around them. “We’ve learnt a heck of a lot from 2019, it was a massive adjustment playing against teams you haven’t played before,” he said. “For the sides up the hills and for us, it was playing on grounds totally foreign to us, and that was a huge adjustment particular for us, we really struggled early days playing on those smaller grounds. “To have that experience and knowing what you’re up against is a big learning - and that’s the same for the sides up there, we play on big grounds and play a pretty fast brand of footy. “From what I’m reading, seeing and hearing, all of the clubs up there in the hills have gone out to address that and bring more run and speed into their games. “It’ll be very even I reckon - Woori has brought back a lot of guys; Olinda look like they’ve recruited really well so I expect them to make big moves this season. Even Upwey have brought in a few, so the competition is going to be even, which is what we ultimately want.” And for the Eagles, they will meet Woori Yallock in Round 1 away from home in what will be a huge test for both highly fancied sides, before what will be a memorable home game in Round 2 against Beaconsfield, where the club will play its first game at its new Livingston Estate facility. The Eagles are excited to call the facility home for many generations to come. “We’ve had a lot of issues with Casey Fields, it did serve its purpose for us, but things like not being able to take gate takings, to all those little things it put pressure on the club,” he said. “So to eliminate those issues is going to be so helpful for the club moving forward. “It’s an exciting time, it’s a great facility and the ovals are just magnificent. “We’re doing a fair work on it now with the leadership group about it being an opportunity to put our imprint on the footy club, setting new standards and what the future will look like for future Cranbourne people. “We want to create a great culture at our new Cranbourne facility.”

Top-class grand final weekend for Casey softball Mother Nature wasn’t on our side for grand final day, but she came good in the end. The day had everything, tight games, amazing plays, and awesome hitting, and the first ever grand final under lights at the Casey Softball Association (CSA). The Under 16s had the worst of the weather, playing in cool and showery conditions, however the game was top class, between the two top teams, Cobras Maroon and Doveton. Both pitchers Rachel Steendam and Keira Hoad pitched well and made it hard to score. At the end of the third it was Cobras up 3-2. Both teams displayed great fielding skills, with Doveton first base Ella Dvornik fielding well, and Cobras’ Logan Wingrave taking a great catch in centre field. Both teams scored three in the fourth, while the next two innings were scoreless with Cobras winning a thriller 6-5. Best

player of the grand final was Cobras’ Rachel Steendam with great pitching and solid batting including a stand-up triple to right field. The Under 13s had a great season learning all the basics of softball and having lots of fun! For grand final day they all dressed up, with everyone getting into the spirit of the day, including the coaches! Thank you to all the wonderful players, coaches and parents who have made this season possible. The top of the table Social Women’s grand final between Berwick Geronimo and Cranbourne Comets didn’t disappoint. Cranbourne started strong and jumped out to an early 7-2 lead. Geronimo kept chipping away, with consistent batting from Shelly Ryder and Jo Haines. Coming into the final innings the score

was all tied up at 9-9. Geronimo switched into top gear with a 12-run last innings to win 21-9, but the final score doesn’t reflect the quality and intensity of the game. Well done to Geronimos’ Shelley Ryder who was best on ground, and to Comets’ Deb Milton who was the Social Women’s MVP for season 2020/21. The Open Men grand final was between Chiefs and Southern Knights. Chiefs’ lead-off batter Ethan Chavasse started the game with a great triple, with the Chiefs scoring two runs in the first. After that it was all Southern Knights. Five of their batters had over the fence home runs. Pitcher Sam Beales didn’t give an inch keeping Chiefs scoreless after the first innings. Southern Knights finished up very comfortable 21-2 winners. Southern Knights’ Sam Beales was best on ground. Congratulations

to Cobras Alex Chapman who was Open Men’s MVP for season 2020/21. For the first time CSA held a grand final under lights. The best was definitely saved to last with an amazing game between Chiefs and Doveton Destroyers. There was absolutely nothing between them with scores nil all heading into the sixth innings. Both pitchers Kiara Rhind-Luke for Chiefs and Jacqui Davis for Destroyers were pitching their hearts out, giving nothing away. At the bottom of the sixth, Chiefs had a couple of runners on with Brenda Nicholson up to bat. A safe hit saw young speedster Brodie Hendy score the only run of the game. At the end of seven extremely tight innings, Chiefs won 1-0. Brenda Nicholson was the game’s MVP with strong batting throughout the game, and the games only RBI.

Thank you for Shopping LOCAL! Drouin

12475592-NG02-21

berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Beaconsfield

280 Princes Way, Drouin

102-112 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield

5625 2955

9707 5055

Proudly locally owned and operated since 2010! Thursday, 1 April, 2021

STAR NEWS 25

SPORT

Trav Wheeler is mobbed by team mates after bowling Jess Mathers for a second ball duck. 232583 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Cardinia’s Matt Welsh was up for the fight against the Demons. 232583

Rampaging Bulls deliver By David Nagel Cardinia is the champion team of the West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) for the first time in 12 years after the Bulls defeated Kooweerup in an absorbing Premier Division contest at Gunton Oval on Saturday. The Bulls made 111 from their 40 overs, courtesy of a patient vigil from retiring number-five batsman Justin Berry (29), before its slow-bowling stocks strangled and frustrated the Demons to the point of no return. It took until the 24th over for the Demons to finally crack, with Lex Duff Medallist Travis Wheller claiming the key wickets of Chris O’Hara (14) and Jess Mathers (0) – within the space of three balls - to turn the tide heavily in the Bulls’ favour. Kooweerup would slump from 2/50 in its 16th over to be all out for 83 – losing 8/33 in a stunning climax to what was a memorable one-day season. Berry and Wheller were outstanding for the Bulls – but the real hero, the talking point of the day, was a magnificently presented oval that has unique qualities like no other in the WGCA. Gunton Oval is a glorious country cricket ground, a special place to play the game, but it’s perfectly cut soft surface does not lend itself to high scores. That’s not a criticism. Some of the best and most memorable Melbourne Cups have been run on soft ground - it just takes a little longer to get there that’s all! By any measure the Bulls mediocre total of 111 would be at least the equivalent of a 165

That’s it! Nathan Volpe runs out Matt Bright and lets the celebrations begin. 232583 to 170 score at the Demons’ home ground at Denham’s Road. Punishing drives, delightful cuts, welltimed flicks through mid-wicket, and powerful pulls, all stopped quickly, either plugging in the soft surface or failing to race through the thick terrain. “As much as I would like it to be quick, being a batsman, it’s a massive advantage for our team to play here,” said premiershipwinning skipper Jake Prosser after the match. “We’ve adapted our game to playing here and we know what’s a good score. We thought anything over 90 would be defendable but we really wanted the triple figures.” That aim was achieved, with Berry slapping two towering blows over the fence in both the 33rd and final overs. His remaining 17 runs came from 57 balls and more than an hour-and-twenty-minutes at the crease – an innings more typical of the build up to tea in

a two-day final. Berry’s two sixes were the only balls to reach the boundary for the entirety of the Bulls’ innings. Alex Nooy (15) and Bradey Welsh (15) also made contributions, while the spin-bowling of Matt Bright (2/23) was important for the Demons, first deceiving Nooy before removing his opening partner Wheller (10) with a biggripping off-spinner. Nathan Voss (3/23) took bowling honours for the Demons, while vice-captain Luke McMaster (1/8) bowled with great speed and control – with four maidens from his eight over spell. The Demons fielded well and took most of their opportunities, with the run outs of Prosser (8), Leigh Paterson (0) and Ricky Campbell (5) all resulting from a tremendous build-up of pressure. Heavy rain clouds swept through Cardinia during the tea break, but cleared quickly for only a slight delay in play. Both the large crowd in attendance, and the game, came to life upon resumption. Chris Bright is the Demons’ best player – their captain and opener - and his consistently hard-hitting provided the biggest threat to the Bulls’ premiership hopes. A 10 to 15-over cameo – and this would-be all-over bar the shouting. Bright doesn’t worry about slow grounds – he hits over them! The pressure was intense early with Prosser dropping a catch-of-the-century contender at short cover-point as the Demons showed al lot more intent with the willow.

McMaster (5) went in over three, edging to Dwayne Doig off Matt Welsh, before the first of three massive key moments took place. Dean Henwood (2/17) bowled what he described later as a “terrible ball”, short and wide outside off stump, which enticed Bright, who edged to the safe hands of Campbell at slip. The Bulls were up and about but a partnership between the wily veteran O’Hara and the flamboyant Steve Dillion (25) threatened to ruin the party. Dillon smashed a towering six in the ninth over, and then survived a stumping chance in the 11th, before relieving some pressure with seven runs from the 15th to have the Demons on top at 2/50. But then key moment two arrived – with Dillon being adjudged LBW to Doig (1/9). Put it this way - there was certainly no benefit of the doubt given to the batsman on this one. Wheller then weaved his magic, first tying down and dismissing O’Hara, before the wicket of Mathers sent the Demons into free-fall. Key moment three would set the Bulls on the final path to victory. The run-out of Matt Bright (4) would be the final wicket to fall – the final act of an intriguing afternoon of cricket. Wheller was the hero, but would have to share the stage with a unique cricket ground that certainly played its part in the Bulls’ success. They need to get a 400-metre-long lanyard – and put a medal around its neck! Congratulations Cardinia on its first topflight premiership since 2009.

Young Brooklyn bowls them over quickly By David Nagel Some sports people can wait a lifetime to experience the thrill and excitement of participating on grand final day. But try telling that to up-and-coming Cardinia fast-bowler Brooklyn Diwell who doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about. Brooklyn, or ‘Chook’ as she is known to her teammates, took to the field in three grand finals on the weekend, a fantastic achievement at the ripe-old age of 14. She played on Friday night against Tooradin, Saturday afternoon against Devon Meadows, before backing up for a Sunday morning contest against Clyde. The weekend didn’t exactly pan out has hoped for the exciting quick, losing all three games, but it hasn’t diminished her excitement one little bit. The highlight of her weekend came when she took three wickets for just seven runs in a close loss to Tooradin. “It’s been really exciting because I haven’t had much experience in the past but this year has been really good for me,” Brooklyn said, 26 STAR NEWS

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

before explaining how she grew to love the game. “I’ve always grown up with cricket since I was really young, I started playing at a young age, about six, and it’s always been something that I really enjoy. My dad Danny got me in to cricket and we’ve taken it from there.” Brooklyn has the pedigree to succeed, with dad Danny a star player for many years at Cardinia, Devon Meadows and Merinda Park, while Cardinia stalwart and current-day president Luke Turner is the partner of Brooklyn’s mum Kim. The exciting prospect just loves the idea of steaming in and bowling fast. “I’m a pace bowler and the idea of being able to get wickets is really fun and exciting,” she said. “I love knocking the stumps out of the ground.” Brooklyn is not a big watcher of elitestandard cricket but does possess dreams of taking her craft to the next level. And she has some tremendous support at Cardinia to help her do so.

“I’ve definitely got dreams of going further with my cricket but at the moment it’s about having fun and developing my game and then I’ll get serious a bit later,” she said. Brooklyn said she had received great support from players like Ben Parrot, Brayden Brown and Brad Drews, while Cardinia club coach Bradey Welsh has also been instrumental in her development. “I remember seeing her bowl for the first time and she really caught my eye, I was blown away by how good she is,” Welsh, part of the Bulls’ senior premiership on Saturday, explained. “Brooklyn is a fantastic athlete and is really keen to learn. She doesn’t really know how good she is and how good she could be, she’s very talented. She has been bowling to the senior group over the last few weeks and has really impressed, she’s got a tremendous future in the game.” Brooklyn wanted to thank her mum Kim, and Luke, for taking her to all her games, and to all her teammates for making cricket so much fun.

Brooklyn Diwell had a busy weekend, playing in three grand finals for Cardinia. 232922 Picture: SUPPLIED berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

12489206-JW14-21

BERWICK