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Three generations of the Montague family cut the ribbon. lighting, reduces the building’s energy footprint. The room is primarily operated by machinery, which reduces manual handling and potential for human error. In an Australian first, the pack house engages new technologies and equipment including an automated storage retrieval system (ASRS), a heat exchanger, using heat from the refrigeration to heat water for wax drying tunnels and JASA Sleever, a 100 per cent recyclable packaging solution to ideally replace plastic punnets to paper and cardboard punnets and an automatic carton box filler called Oporo.

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Montague also is the first in the world to form a fully integrated IT system across the facility including fruit tracking, paperless, Compac, Demanik and Link Fresh. “As leaders of our industry, we continue to explore innovative ways to ensure sustainable operations in our business practices. Through this we can continue to deliver better quality and consistent fruit to our consumers,” said Rowan Little, chief innovation officer at Montague. Natural gas is the typical heating source for water, however due to the facility’s location, natural gas isn’t available.

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Narre Warren North-based fruit grower Montague has officially opened its new, environmentally friendly packing facility. One of Australia’s largest fruit growers, Montague expects the new packing and distribution facility’s innovative technologies to heavily increase its packing capacity of apples and stonefruit to meet the growing demand from markets across Australia and the globe. The expansive new 53,200m2 fruit processing facility has been almost five years in the making and is part of a $54 million-dollar development on the Narre Warren North site. The facility will use state-of-the-art grading technology, with three grading systems in place to inspect fruit as it enters the production process to ensure the highest quality of fruit to consumers. The stonefruit grader began operation in mid-January 2021, and all apple production lines have been fully operational from midMarch 2021, in time for next year’s apple season. The site will see Montague’s stonefruit packing capacity increase by 166 per cent, bringing in 58.3 million pieces of stonefruit each season. Montague’s annual apple packing capacity will increase by 75 per cent, delivering an impressive 227 million apples a year. The facility has also created 50 new fulltime jobs. A key focus for the development was increasing environmental responsibility. Montague continue to incorporate sustainable and energy-efficient initiatives to lower CO2 emissions within the business’ operations, while reducing operational costs and resource inputs. The facility’s building design offers thermal efficiency and significant natural sunlight, which will reduce electricity needs. The facility utilises state-of-the-art equipment including vertical cold storage which is 60 per cent smaller than a traditional room, while still able to store 3000 bins, the same number of bins found in a traditional room. This, combined with the use of minimal

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In the early hours of Tuesday 13 April, the Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol detected a motorcycle travelling at 184km/h in an 80km/h zone on Thompsons Road, Cranbourne. The motorcycle failed to stop when the highway patrol activated their lights and sirens. The members located the motorcycle at an address minutes later whilst patrolling for it. The rider stated he had just purchased the bike and was riding it home for the first time. Enquiries showed the rider was unlicensed, the motorbike was displaying false registration and rider tested positive to an illicit drug. The motorcycle was impounded for 30 days and the rider will be charged for failing to stop, speed dangerous, displaying false registration, unlicensed driving and testing positive to an illicit drug.

Speedster in works Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley, said students had demonstrated resilience during the pandemic. coming together with their family and friends to celebrate this achievement at graduation ceremonies across our campuses,” he added. “I am so proud that our students have suc-

cessfully battled the pandemic and that we have been able to provide them with the skills that employers need so our graduates can make their mark in their communities.”

Season fashions to fill Berwick streets By Danielle Kutchel The annual Berwick VIP Fashion Festival is hitting the streets once again. From Friday 16 April, a series of events will showcasw local products while entertaining and sustaining guests. More than 1500 people typically flock to Berwick for the annual event, shopping, eating, playing and enjoying local trader offers and services. This year, guests will be treated to catwalks, workshops, luncheons and shopping with special offers and discounts around Berwick. A Ladies Luncheon will be held at 81 Taphouse on Friday 16 April from 12pm. Tickets are $65. A catwalk collaborative show featuring local fashion traders on Saturday 17 April from 12.30pm will turn heads.There are fifty seats available as well as free standing room.

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Teen dies after assault Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding an assault in Tooradin last month which has claimed the life of a teenager. The 17-year-old passed away in hospital on Saturday 10 April following an assault at a party in Station Road on Sunday 21 March about 2.30am. Detectives are investigating reports a group of men became involved in an incident with the teen which escalated to a physical altercation. The Cranbourne North boy was taken to hospital at the time with life threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or log onto www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Police are warning drivers to adhere to reduced speed limits through roadworks. Members from the State Highway Patrol detected a Renault hatch travelling at 128km/h in an 80km/h roadworks zone on the Princes Freeway in Berwick around 12.30am on Sunday 11 April. The vehicle was intercepted and impounded for 30 days at a cost of $1005. The 33-year-old driver will be summonsed to attend court at a later date.

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Federation University graduates will be able to celebrate face-to-face at the first in-person graduation ceremonies in more than a year. Students who could not attend graduation ceremonies in 2020 due to Covid-19 will join new graduates for a series of small graduation ceremonies across Federation’s campuses. Ceremonies were held on Wednesday 14 April in Berwick, where the first cohort of students will obtain their Federation University degrees since the Berwick campus joined Federation University. Berwick’s ceremonies featured more than 200 students overall. Among those attending ceremonies is Federation Business School graduate Dianne Knudsen. Dianne studied a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Management and Human Resource Management initially at Federation’s Churchill campus before moving to the Berwick campus. It was there that she received an opportunity for a work placement with a major construction company as part of her studies. This month’s graduation ceremonies follow a virtual graduation acknowledgement in October 2020 when graduates were unable to come together for in-person ceremonies due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Federation University vice-chancellor and president, Professor Duncan Bentley, said students had shown “incredible resilience” throughout the pandemic as they continued to pursue their dreams. “It is absolutely wonderful to see graduates

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Rob and the royal shots By Danielle Kutchel As the world mourns the passing of Prince Philip on Friday 9 April, Star News Group photographer Rob Carew has reflected on the times he got up close to the outspoken royal. Early in the 1990s, Mr Carew photographed the Duke of Edinburgh at Melbourne Zoo at a World Wide Fund for Nature event. He remembered the Prince as “really great”, with “a quiet elegance about him”. The stunning black and white photo shows the Prince in a contemplative pose. Mr Carew can’t remember exactly what had happened in the lead up to the candid shot, but said the visit was “very informal”, allowing him to get in close for photos. “We were just walking around, there were no real restrictions,” Mr Carew said. The veteran photographer photographed the Duke a number of times on his more than 20 visits to our country.

“I met him, and the Queen,” Mr Carew said. “It was amazing. It was like we’d met 1000 times before, it was so familiar. “I was a bit nervous, but you look at his face and you’ve known this person your whole life it’s a really strange feeling.” While he didn’t get to indulge in any of the Prince’s famed humour, he said he was “very nice”. Mr Carew later photographed the Duke on Collins Street in Melbourne. “It was a low-key visit; I was the only photographer there,” he recalled. “I waited for him, he came out of the car, stopped, posed for photos and then went in. “It was very generous of him. I was the only one there so he could’ve walked on but he stopped and posed!” Mr Carew said he believes the passing of the Prince will become one of those moments where everybody remembers where they were when they heard the news.

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Festival launch helps to get close to Casey’s heritage The National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival is back for 2021 with some exciting events being held in Casey and across Melbourne for history buffs and residents of all ages to enjoy. The festival runs from Saturday 18 April to Sunday 2 May and includes performances, workshops, talks and tours celebrating heritage and culture, as well as many virtual events to ensure people right across the country can participate. In Casey, the new Virtual Geoheritage Walk of Wilson Botanic Park will be officially launched online on Saturday 18 April at 10am. Discover the park’s geological history and its fossils while taking in the beauty of this treasured local park that is home to over 1000 plant species and more than 80 species of wildlife including birds, turtles, frogs, lizards and snakes. A free Geoheritage Walking Tour and Bus Tour of Wilson Botanic Park will also be held at the Park on Sunday 2 May, with both morning and afternoon sessions available. A free Cranbourne Gardens Heritage Walk will be held at the Gardens on Saturday 24 April from 10am to 12pm. Led by Jaffa Richardson, a Cranbourne Gardens’ Aboriginal Learning Facilitator, the 2km walk will explore the rich cultural heritage of the site and how the gardens have developed over time. Bookings are required for all events. Visit the National Trust website to view the full program and to book www.nationaltrust.org. au/ahf/vic/

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Terror accused’s web links By Cam Lucadou-Wells A 23-year-old Hallam woman accused of terrorism offences has been linked to Islamic Statethemed web searches and bookmarked articles, a committal hearing has heard. Hadashah Sa’adat Khan faces charges including attempting to intentionally associate with and recruit for Islamic State in 2015 and 2016. She is also charged with aiding a person to perform an intended hostile activity for Islamic State in a foreign country in 2016. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initially tipped off Victoria Police with information including a list of online accounts linked to Sa’adat Khan, the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court heard on 7 April. Victoria Police passed on the information to Australian Federal Police, which raided Sa’adat Khan’s home on 23 January 2018. In reports tendered to the court, AFP digital analysts examined an iPhone X, a laptop, iPod Touch and iPhone 6s allegedly linked to Sa’adat Khan.

In an iPhone backup on the laptop, two video messages via “Al Furqan media” from Islamic State of Iraq were allegedly bookmarked on a Chrome web browser in 2017. An analyst allegedly also listed bookmarked articles from an ‘ansarukhilafah’ blog. One was titled ‘ASSISTING THE ISLAMIC STATE AGAINST THE ALLIED FORCES OF THE KUFFAAR, MURTADEEN AND MUNAFIQEEN, IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PRINCIPLES OF EMAAN’. Another bookmark partly titled “jihadi stories” was also allegedly found on the iPhone backup. The analyst told the court that it was possible that the laptop bookmark may not have been read in detail by the user. It was also possible that a laptop could “inadvertently” create a bookmark. “It doesn’t happen often but that’s a possibility.” The analyst’s report also listed an empty video record ‘the-islamic-state-22our-state-isvictorious22’ linked to a DropBox cloud storage

account that was not accessible to the analyst. Also found was a YouTube video record titled ‘Nasheed - The Bride of War’. On an iPod Touch, an AFP analyst also reported an iMessage exchange in 2017. “Just incase I don’t come back know that my heart desires no other than you,” an unidentified person writes. “Also, don’t let it stop you from making hijrah. Find someone else here and marry them. That’s if I don’t come back but In sha allah I do.” The iPod user replies: “Wth no I’ll make hijrah but I’m not gonna get married please. In shaa Allah you will come back.” Web searches in 2016 for “muslim brotherhood tumblr” and “brotherhood in Islamic state tumblr” were also allegedly found on the iPod. Other passages were found in the Notes of the iPod, urging someone to “book that ticket”. A 2015 note stated: “Look all im going to say is that there are sisters here that want to get married but honestly from them all you’re the best option, i’d really like to marry you before them, just tell that shaytaan that whispers to

shut his mouth and just book that ticket.” “honestly i know it seems crazy but once that ticket is booked your mind just accepts it and it becomes normal seriously ... “when i booked that ticket i was far from being ready and so was my family, but i forced myself to do it because if i didn’t do then, than i would still be there just dreaming about it.” According to the AFP reports, images and instant messages on the encrypted Telegram phone app were examined. The AFP also listed Tumblr and Facebook Messenger chats with undisclosed participants. Redacted contact records from Kik, Viber, Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Twitter and the phone address book were also submitted. Defence barrister Rishi Nathwani told the court that Sa’adat Khan, who had been incarcerated since 2020, faced lengthy delays awaiting a possible County Court trial. Sa’adat Khan watched on a video-link from Dame Phyllis Frost prison. The committal hearing continues on 23 June.

As cool weather approaches, time to check heater risk As Victorians reach for their heaters to ward off the cold snap this weekend and singledigit overnight temperatures next week, firefighters are urging people to be aware of the fire risks inside their homes. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said autumn and winter are the highest-risk periods for residential fires in Victoria due in part to the increased use of home heating. Home heating includes open fires, wood heaters, fixed electrical and gas-powered

appliances and portable electrical heaters or those that use gas or kerosene. “Many residential fires that result in fatalities or serious injuries start in lounge and sleeping areas,” he said. “Many of these fires are found to be caused by heating systems, appliances and equipment. “Remember to never leave portable heaters and fireplaces unattended and turn off heaters before leaving the room.

“Ensure fireplace embers are extinguished before leaving your house or going to bed.” It is vital for all Victorians to check their heaters to ensure they are in good working condition. Ideally, gas heaters should be professionally serviced every two years. On average, there are around 3000 house fires in Victoria each year and most could be prevented by taking simple precautions.

“Last year, CFA found that the lounge and bedroom areas were the most common room of fire ignition for incidents resulting in serious injury or death,” Mr Heffernan said. “Most of these lounge room fires are caused by heating systems too close to combustibles.” He said poorly maintained gas heaters could also cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Monday 12 April, a story was shared to the Berwick Star News Facebook page regarding a dog attack in Narre Warren and the City of Casey’s response. Here’s how our readers responded online: Jade Fraser: Yep Casey Council should definitely hang their heads in shame! We were attacked by my neighbour’s dogs 4 weeks ago with my mum having plastic surgery and we were also assured they would be seized and they were not because out of their two dogs we didn’t know which one bit her in the frenzy! Jennifer Oakes: This makes me sick, certain breeds should not be allowed in suburbia. Noelene Laslowski: Absolutely disgraceful. Dog entered her home and property, case closed! Casey Council by-laws should hang their heads in shame. Brenton James: No witnesses?

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By Danielle Kutchel Veterans and their families will pause to remember and reflect this Anzac Day at a number of memorial events across the region. After 2020’s Anzac Day was marred by Covid, this year local RSLs are looking forward to being able to mark the occasion in person - albeit in reduced numbers to adhere to ongoing Covid restrictions. Across Casey, all local events have been replaced with smaller, private ticketed events, with invitations being extended to RSL members, veterans and their families. Dawn services will take place at the Cranbourne RSL, Pearcedale Public Hall and Bunjil Place along with morning services at the Cranbourne RSL and Berwick High Street. While the broader public cannot attend these events, Casey residents are encouraged to pay their respects or lay a wreath at another time of the day at their local cenotaph. Berwick RSL secretary Chris McKenna confirmed that there will not be a march or public service in Berwick this year. However, he said that the small private service that will be held instead was better than nothing. “Better a service than no service,” he said. “The fact we’re going to do something is really pleasing.” The event at Bunjil Place will be capped at

Anzac Day events across Casey will be private ticketed events this year. 180 invited attendees. Berwick RSL will also hold a small service before the Beaconsfield v Narre Warren game at Holm Park Reserve on Saturday 24 April. Additionally there will be a small memorial service on Sunday 25 April at the Beaconsfield Cenotaph, organised by the Beaconsfield Progress Association. Over in Cranbourne, invite-only services will be held at the Cranbourne RSL at 6am and 11am. Cranbourne RSL Manager Donna Lester said serving members, their carers and family could call the RSL to determine whether they are able to attend. “We would prefer a full service, but we can’t

go two years with no service at all so it feels somewhat better to be having a service,” she said. “At least we are doing something for the most important people.” RSL Victoria is encouraging Victorians who are unable to attend a service to ‘Light Up the Dawn’ by acknowledging Anzac Day at the end of their driveways, as was done last year. The Melbourne Dawn Service at the Shrine of Remembrance will be televised again and broadcast on ABC Radio Melbourne, so that families can listen as they pause to remember in the dawn. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff encouraged the Casey community to commemorate the occasion from their homes and continue to unite as one. “Despite not being able to get together again this year, it’s still extremely important that we honour those who have served, and continue to serve our wonderful country,” Ms Duff said. “I urge you to get your family together this ANZAC Day and stand on your driveway or balcony at 6.00 am on Sunday 25 April, to observe a minute of silence and listen to the Ode.” For more information on the Light up The Dawn movement or other ways that you and your family can acknowledge Anzac Day, visit the Light up The Dawn website. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Battin joins calls for suicide inquiry Gembrook MP Brad Battin has indicated his support for a national Royal Commission into veteran suicide. The Victorian Liberals, along with Mr Battin, announced support for a national Royal Commission on Tuesday 13 April, backing growing calls from RSL Victoria and the local veteran community to take action. Since 2001, at least 500 ex-servicemen and women have committed suicide. Nine veterans lost their lives to suicide in October and November of last year alone while in the first three months of 2021, 13 veterans have taken their own lives. In a statement, Mr Battin said while the Victorian Liberals supported the Federal Government’s announcement of a national commissioner into the the issue, the veteran community was seeking a Royal Commission as a starting point. “A Royal Commission is our highest form of independent inquiry and it is this process that will give the veteran community the confidence to come forward and share experiences and challenges,” the statement read. Mr Battin said we must do more to support those who have served our nation, with an approach that not only delivers the intervention people need when they reach crisis point, but also in the years before they are at their most vulnerable. “The harrowing numbers of veterans who take their lives cannot be ignored,” he said. “We have a service to those who have served our country to ensure we as a nation identify our failures and do better.”

Grants for road safety Community projects that help vulnerable road users are set to receive a boost, with applications now open for a Transport Accident Commission road safety grants program. The Community Road Safety Grant Program provides grants of up to $30,000 for projects that focus on delivering benefits to at-risk road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists across Victoria. Not-for-profit groups and organisations, local council and schools across the state will share in funding of $800,000 throughout the year to develop and implement effective communitybased road safety projects targeting local road safety issues. In 2020, the diversity of successful projects to receive grant funding across the state included lower speed limit trials, council road safety strategies, community education programs, safe cycling routes at schools and improved crossing safety. Acting Minister for Roads and Road Safety Jacinta Allan said community groups and local councils knew their local roads best, and played a pivotal role in identifying issues in their area. “We want communities to spread the word about road safety in a way that will resonate with their locals - these grants allow groups to do what will work best in their area to keep everyone safe. “I’m encouraging all community groups with a vision for a road safety project to get involved and apply for a grant,” Ms Allan said. TAC CEO Joe Calafiore said road trauma had far-reaching impacts on local communities and the grants aimed to reduce the risk and impact in and around local roads. “Road safety is shared responsibility and this grants program is just one way we can help councils and community groups achieve our goal of reducing road trauma,” Mr Calafiore said. Applications for the TAC Community Road Safety Grants 2021 round of funding close on Friday 7 May. Program guidelines and information on how to apply can be found at http:// www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/community-road-safetygrant-program

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Grower firm’s industry core commitment From page 1 This design collaboration with key innovators in the industry will provide the most cost efficient and effective refrigeration system and hot water demand system known to exist in this type of production facility. In addition, the facility will save 3 million litres of water annually, as the water used during the packing process is recycled and filtered. All rainwater will be retained on-site with two 500,000 litre tanks for usage in amenities, cooling towers for the refrigeration systems, or orchard irrigation. Wastewater will be treated on-site and used for irrigation purposes in landscaping and gardens. The facility will also have solar panels, heat exchangers will heat water for wax drying tunnels and fruit waste will be transferred to pig and worm farms. “This is a very proud day for us,” said managing director and third generation grower Scott Montague on the day.

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What is your experience in the newspaper industry? I have joined the team at Star News Group after a year working as a journalist at the South Gippsland Sentinel-Times, based in Wonthaggi. Before that, I worked at Leader Newspapers reporting on the inner south east suburbs. I graduated from Monash University with an arts/science double degree, majoring in journalism, where I was lucky enough to undertake an internship with The Age. What is your connection to the area? I have fond memories from my time at Kooweerup Secondary College where I completed year 12 in 2014. I have also been involved in numerous productions with the Cardinia Performing Arts Company (CPAC), so you might have seen me on stage at the Cardinia Cultural Centre. Who is the most interesting person you have interviewed? When I was interning at The Age, I spoke to an Australian man who was in Mongolia and just crossed the finish line to win the Mongol Derby, a 1000km horse race - that was pretty cool! I’ve also interviewed comedian Jimeoin who was hilarious and considerate to my nerves of talking to a ‘famous person’. I’ve enjoyed interviewing unique community members, ranging from oyster mushroom growers, kite makers and lighthouse keepers. What do you like to do outside of work? I help with media and communications for the Frankston Hockey Club, where I am a player. I am also part of a book club with my friends and love to watch live theatre and music when I can. I am an avid podcast listener so I’ll always welcome recommendations! What are you currently watching, listening to and reading? I just finished re-watching The Handmaid’s Tale in preparation for the new season and I’m binging my way through the many seasons of

Ru Paul’s Drag Race on Stan. I love listening to the weekly podcast Crime Junkie and just finished The Apology Line mini-series. I’ve finished reading Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and You Should Have Known by Jean Hanff Korelitz is next on my list. What would your next dream holiday be? Anywhere, I’m not fussy! I’d never say no to a beach vacation in Cancun or the Maldives. I’d also love to explore more of the UK and Europe. It’s been a dream of mine for a while to

head to Borneo and volunteer with the orangutans so hopefully I can head there within the next few years. What event, past, present, or future, would you like to witness? I would love to have been a guest at my grandparent’s wedding in 1948. What was your favourite subject at school? I really enjoyed studying Australian History in year 12.

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Bunjil Place Rollerama Grab the kids and give them a taste of old-fashioned family fun. The rink offers fun for all ages with roller-themed films showing, roller discos to jam to, and even fitness classes. Plus, wheelchair users can join in too! Rollerama closes on Sunday 18 April.

Head to the Park No matter the weather, kids will enjoy a run around some of Casey’s beautiful parks. Crunch some autumn leaves, jump in some puddles, see what you can spy amongst the trees and bushes, and let them burn off all that pent-up energy with a few hours of fund.

Giant Games Head to Botanic Ridge Family and Community Centre for all your favourite games, upsized for maximum enjoyment! This free event is great for kids young and old and is sure to bring out everyone’s competitive streak. Find out more or book at https:// www.casey.vic.gov.au/events/ giant-games-0

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Major new reserve opens The City of Casey celebrated the official opening of the Selandra Recreation Reserve in Clyde North on Tuesday 30 March. With the rapid population growth being experienced in Clyde North, this $9.98 million dollar facility will provide much needed infrastructure and help ease the pressure on surrounding community facilities and recreation reserves. Located at 55 Heather Grove, Clyde North, the facility includes three soccer pitches, two cricket ovals, a multipurpose community pavilion with unisex amenities, sports floodlighting, cricket nets, and public seating. The pavilion itself is the centrepiece of the new facility and is designed for use by both sports teams and events, with a large community room, six changing rooms, a covered area for spectators and a playground. The development has transformed a green-

field site into a major hub for sports in Clyde North and Cranbourne East. Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards officially opened the new $9.7 million on behalf of Minister for Local Government, Shaun Leane. “This is a fantastic new facility for our community - a major hub for cricket and football, as well as a place for community events. “It’s exactly the kind of place growing communities like Clyde and Cranbourne East need,” Ms Richards said. “I’m delighted the Growing Suburbs Fund helped make this project happen and I can’t wait to see the pavilion become a much-loved part of our community.” City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff and Casey CEO Glenn Patterson attended the facility’s officially opening to celebrate the new community facility. “As one of the fastest growing municipali-

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ties in Victoria, Casey has the significant challenge of matching a growing population with the services and infrastructure required,” Ms Duff said. “This facility demonstrates Council’s commitment to putting the community at the forefront of future planning, as we recognise the important role facilities like these play, acting as vital anchors which help grow greater community connectedness and increase the health and wellbeing outcomes for our residents.” The state government contributed $1.5 million through the Growing Suburbs Fund and an additional $800,000 was contributed from the Sport and Recreation Community Infrastructure Fund, with Casey Council’s own contribution of $2.7 million. The facility will also be the future home of the Southern United Football Club throughout the winter season, and during the summer season one of Casey’s many existing Victorian

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Partnership closes deal By Danielle Kutchel Two charities have joined forces to help Victorians to bridge the digital divide. Pearcedale-based Beyond Disability Inc (BDI) has teamed up with not-for-profit Givit to distribute computers to those in need, to help them get online and reconnect with the world. BDI was incorporated in 1997, with the aim of helping those with an active brain but who may be stuck in their body to access the internet. The organisation supplies computers and related equipment to people in need, along with guidance in how to use the technology from things as simple as turning the computer on and off, to more complex topics like keeping safe online and backing up files. BDI volunteers in regions across Victoria and even interstate will provide and maintain the equipment, including special adaptive aids for people with disabilities. After almost 25 years in the business, BDI has helped several hundred families with thousands of dollars in computing equipment, according to founder Richard Stubbs OAM. BDI can assist people with disabilities, veterans with PTSD and carers. During Covid, BDI provided assistance to children learning from home who lacked the resources and know-how to conduct their schooling. The organisation has also broadened its constitution to allow it to work with those with little to no tech literacy. Seeking a way to reach out to even more people in future, BDI approached Givit for assistance in donating computers and laptops. In early 2020 as bushfires wreaked havoc across the eastern seaboard, BDI volunteer Klaus restored around 50 old models and donated 20 of these through Givit to fire-affected victims.

BDI founder Richard Stubbs OAM, Givit Victorian manager Solange Ardiles and BDI volunteer Klaus. In January 2021, BDI again contacted Givit for assistance with donating more PCs. With help from Givit’s Victorian manager Solange Ardiles, BDI registered with Givit to use its online ‘virtual warehouse’ to offer donations to the public. As well as providing computers and equipment, BDI offers full servicing and repair as needed.

As a result of the partnership, Givit has donated a further 30 PCs and laptops to multiple organisations, including?15 desktop PCs to Wellsprings for Women in Dandenong, six laptops for the Cranbourne Lions Club to better support nursing and aged care homes, and five desktop PCs to Olivia’s Place, who support vulnerable mums near Warragul. They’ve even donated a laptop to a North-

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‘Hard fought’, worth saving By Cam Lucadou-Wells The late mayor Syd Pargeter would have let fly “a lot of expletives” had he learnt of plans to demolish the 53-year-old Doveton Pool in the Park. So says his son Greg Pargeter, who is joining a community campaign to save the pool from proposed demolition. His father was a driving force in creating the pool, in response to a spate of drownings in nearby creeks in the 1960’s. Mr Pargeter said his dad would battle to save and further invest in a “hard-fought-for and won community facility”. “It’s been paid for by the ratepayers. It’s been there for 50 years and it needs investment so it can serve the community for the next 50 years. “If you were to ever lose this facility, it would never be replaced. It needs to be saved at all costs.” Joining a community campaign to save the pool, Mr Pargeter argues it should be upgraded with a roof. This would allow for learn-to-swim classes, training and recreational swimming all year round. “The facility can play a key role for health and well-being,” he says. “The community is frustrated that the facility is closed in April and frustrated that it’s only open on 30-degree days. “This seems to be driving an agenda of lower patronage. They want to run it down rather than build it up.” A recent council report on Doveton pool referred to the suburb’s ranking as the fourth most socioeconomically disadvantaged in Melbourne. Neighbouring suburb Dandenong ranked sixth. “So the council’s solution to that is to make them even further disadvantaged,” Mr Pargeter said. “To take away a piece of important community infrastructure.” He said it was “disappointing” that Casey Council were “dismissive” of an initiative from Doveton College and Our Place to upgrade the pool.

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This involved a relocated Doveton Library with a new 25-metre ‘indoor-outdoor’ pool, fitness centre, kitchen, allied health offices and meeting rooms. Mr Pargeter questioned the council’s estimation of $40 million to provide an indoor pool. “That’s nearly $1 million a metre - it must be a gold-plated Taj Mahal. “These figures are bandied about to stifle any meaningful discussions and dialogue.” The council report stated there were sufficient council community facilities in Doveton, as well an “over provision” of “accessible” aquatic alternatives such as Dandenong Oasis, Casey ARC and several learn-to-swim programs. As part of a public consultation, the council has released 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. Mr Pargeter said it appeared to be a “sham” consultation with a “pre-determined outcome”. He points to the council’s survey omitting a pool from a list of possible features on the site. Casey city and asset planning manager Keri New said no decision had been made on the pool’s future. “We are seeking feedback about how the pool is currently used and the community’s thoughts on potentially transforming the site. “The proposed concept outlines potential options for the site that the community has told us in previous consultations they would like to see at this location.” Ms New said the current public consultation was “widely publicised”, including letters to more than 6500 residents in the area. “More than 270 residents have also completed the survey, which will remain open until Friday 14 May.” The survey is at conversations.casey.vic.gov. au/doveton-pool-in-the-park-concept-plan The council is also holding drop-in sessions in April and May at Autumn Place Community Hub, Doveton Pool in the Park and at the Aboriginal Gathering Place.

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Rotary’s beds gift Communities in Timor Leste will soon be better able to address their medical needs, thanks to the tireless work of local Rotary volunteers. On Saturday 10 April, members of the Rotary Clubs of Berwick, Pakenham and Emerald along with the President of the Interact Club of St Margaret’s School and Berwick Grammar, worked together to pack hospital beds for transport to Timor Leste. These beds are going from the former site of St John of God Hospital in Gibbs Street, Berwick to St John of God Hospital in Dili, Timor

Leste, where they are greatly needed. The beds will be transported through Rotary’s ‘Donation in Kind’’ in West Footscray, which is a volunteer-based recycling facility that provides free goods and material to people in need throughout the world. Recently, Timor Leste was devastated by the worst floods that people can remember. Timor Leste is regarded as one of the world’s poorest countries, with few resources to assist in times of major disaster such as this. So far, 23 people are confirmed as having died and that number is expected to rise.

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

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

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

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.”

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Villagers have no water or electricity due to the damage caused by the floods and cannot even clean the mud from their houses. The donation of beds to the hospital in Dili is expected to help to address the medical needs of the wider population, as well as those impacted by the floods. It’s also a demonstration of the opportunities Rotary provides to assist communities at home and abroad and was a “terrific morning’s work by the Rotarians and Interact”, a spokesperson for the Rotary Club of Berwick said.

Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? If so, do you see this as a strength or weakness? Certainly, striving for the best result possible is an admirable quality to have but as is the case for most strengths, too much focus in a particular area can lead to less favourable outcomes. There are definitely areas where perfection should be sought such as aircraft systems (if aircraft systems were just 99.99 per cent reliable, then there would be about 10 aircraft a day falling out of the sky so clearly, they are much more reliable than this!) and telephone exchanges where the reliability requirements used to be something around less than 10 minutes downtime in 40 years! However, in business, being a perfectionist tends to be more of a weakness than a strength. In a previous article, I referred to the “Pareto Principle” otherwise known as the “80/20 Principle” which states that 80 per cent of the results typically come from 20 per cent of the causes, e.g. You will typically wear 20 per cent of the clothes in your wardrobe 80 per cent of the time 80 per cent of a teacher’s problems will arise from 20 per cent of the class 80 per cent of customer issues will come from 20 per cent of your customers and similarly 80 per cent of a business’ revenue will come from 20 per cent of its clients This also equates to the “diminishing law of returns”, since once you have achieved 80 per cent of the result with 20 per cent of the effort, then achieving the outstanding 20

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where he teaches the postgraduate orthodontic students. Kip has examined for the University of Melbourne at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Australian Dental Course. He is a Member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Kip’s hobbies include swimming, cycling, skiing, golf and triathlon. Kip has been married to his wife, Leah, since 1987. They have three children together; Matt, Laura and Renee. Kip is a grandpa (KipPa) to Noah and Orlando and enjoys spending time with the entire family;

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As fire restrictions finish in the final parts of Victoria, the CFA has urged residents across the state to exercise extreme caution when burning off. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said the Fire Danger Period came to an end across all parts of Victoria at 1am on Monday 12 April. “Parts of CFA’s District 2, 4 and 17, including the Greater Bendigo, Glenelg, Horsham and West Wimmera municipalities, were the last areas to lift Fire Danger Period restrictions,” said Mr Heffernan. “It marks the official end to a much milder bushfire season than the unprecedented fire season that ravaged East Gippsland and North Victoria in 2019/20.” Mr Heffernan reminded Victorians that while the Fire Danger Period is now over, it is still important that residents check local conditions on the day of any burn-off they are considering undertaking. “Fires can get out of control within minutes in dry and windy conditions, and the effects can be devastating - we want everyone to exercise extreme caution,” he said. “While light winds can help to disperse smoke, burn-offs should not be conducted if the wind speed is more than 10kph. This can be observed when twigs and leaves are in constant motion.” During the first week of April there were more than 6000 private landowner burnoffs registered, some of which had been registered with an open date meaning the landowner will conduct the burn over more than one day or when conditions are suitable. As well as the burning of backyard heaps and outer urban small burn-offs, there are also widespread agricultural burn-offs occurring across most of the state. Mr Heffernan said it is important to register all burn-offs so Triple Zero (000) operators know what is happening in the area. Landowners can register their burn-off by using the Fire Permits Victoria website (firepermits.vic.gov.au), or notifying the Emergency Services Telecommunications berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

The CFA says the fire season has officially ended. Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au “We ask that landowners register burnoffs to help reduce the risk of CFA brigades being called out unnecessarily if a member of the public calls about smoke or a fire in the area,” he said. He added that people should never leave a burn-off unattended as it’s the resident’s responsibility to ensure that it does not get out of control. “If a burn off does get out of control, call ‘000’ immediately. People should have a fire plan and prepare for the event of fire, and never be complacent.” CFA tips to keep your burn off safe and legal: Check fire restrictions in your area and always register your burn at www.firepermits.vic.gov.au Check and monitor weather conditions particularly wind. To avoid unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand. Leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn. Have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading. Never leave a burn-off unattended - stay for its entire duration. If your burn-off gets out of control, call ‘000’ immediately.

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Dispose of your unwanted household chemicals and toxic items safely with a free chemical drop-off being offered in May as part of the Detox Your Home program. Household chemicals can be dangerous to your family and pets and can release toxic fumes and pollute the environment if they end up in landfill. As household chemicals cannot go into household bins or down the drain, it is important to dispose of them correctly. The Detox Your Home program, being run by the City of Casey and Sustainability Victoria, allows residents to drop off toxic household chemicals including bleach, aerosol cans, household cleaners and detergents, glues, nail polish and remover, paint stripper and thinners, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, garden fertiliser and weed killers, fuels and engine coolant. A full list of items is available on the Sustainability Victoria website. Decanting isn’t permitted, so please bring chemicals in disposable, clearly labelled containers. If you don’t know what’s inside, label the item as ‘unknown’. The maximum weight or size for any single container is 20 kilograms or 20 litres. The collected items are carefully managed by qualified chemists and are recycled, repurposed, or disposed of safely. The local drop-off event will be held on Saturday 15 May 2021 from 8am to 3pm in Berwick.

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Results for people power By Danielle Kutchel The speedsters at Peninsula Human Power have notched up excellent results after a race just over the border in South Australia. The team, which trains regularly at Casey Fields, had a good showing in their recent race at Mt Gambier. Vehicles on the PHP team placed 3rd overall for the A team, 8th overall for the veterans team (first in category), and 12th overall for the junior

team, in a testament to racers’ pace and ability. The eight-hour race was held on Saturday 27 March and was a return to racing for PHP after the disrupted 2020 season. Club president Tristan Wright said the club had trained hard for the event, with one last big warm up at Casey Fields. He said races often attract more than 100 clubs and schools, with five or six different races held each year.

PHP has around 60 members ranging from the ages of 13 or 14 right through to mid-50s, and Mr Wright said it is “definitely a family event”, with family members attending races and training. Races can be as short as six hours or as long as 24. The 24 hour races are conducted like a relay, with team members dropping in for an hour, then having a break before their next stint.

Mr Wright, who has been racing human powered vehicles since he was in high school, said racing the vehicles was exhilarating. “It’s fitness, it’s the adrenaline of the challenge and it’s the community atmosphere,” he said of what keeps him racing. “Everyone is out having fun.” Anyone interested in joining PHP or finding out more about the team can visit Peninsula Human Power on Facebook.

Conditions covered: Inner wheel’s strong wig support By Danielle Kutchel The local Inner Wheel district has made a substantial donation to a much-needed service run out of St John of God Hospital at their annual join dinner meeting. Around 60 ladies came together from across the Inner Wheel’s south eastern clubs on Monday 12 April for the joint meeting, which is a feature on the Inner Wheel calendar. Inner Wheel members from the Pakenham, Berwick, Narre Warren and Phillip Island clubs were in attendance at Holm Park Reserve in Beaconsfield, where they also heard from guest speakers from the hospital. The meeting began with the lighting of the flame of friendship, and was interspersed with games, jokes, birthday celebrations and loving social catch-ups. But there was also a serious side to the night, as nurses from St John of God Hospital took the microphone to speak about their experiences caring for Covid-positive patients during the second wave of the pandemic. There were few dry eyes left in the room as nurse unit manager Karen Ward recalled swabbing patients - including, often, those with communication difficulties - and reorganising an entire hospital ward in just a few short hours to make way for the new patients. The three St John of God representatives received a strong round of applause for their work at the end of the night. 16 STAR NEWS

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Nurse unit manager Karen Ward addresses the room. Another purpose of the night was to raise funds for the St John of God Community Wig Service. The Wig Service is a free service for people with cancer related hair loss and is available to both St John of God patients as well as the broader community. Local Inner Wheel clubs have been supporting it since it was established around 2013. Via a raffle on the night, the Inner Wheel ladies raised more than $500 for the wig service. The night concluded with promises from Inner Wheel members to continue supporting the hospital into the future.

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Young leaders have a ball By Danielle Kutchel The next generation of youth leaders is ready to take on the world, after participating in a series of leadership activities at Casey Fields. Melbourne City Football Club’s City in the Community division hosted a Young Leader Program at the sporting centre, where young people could grow their leadership skills, confidence and capacity through soccer. Around 45 young people between the ages of 16 and 23, drawn mostly from the Casey and Greater Dandenong regions, were involved in the program. It wrapped up on Friday 9 April after four days of guest speakers, drills and coaching opportunities - and Melbourne’s famous four seasons in one day. But heavy rain on the final day did nothing to dampen the spirits of the participants. On their final day, the young leaders were given a chance to put their new skills to the test, running drills for primary school-aged kids. Although the downpour brought the activity to an early end, from the excited shrieks it was clear that everyone had had a ball. Eighteen-year-old Liam self-nominated for the leadership program partly out of curiosity - as a “huge fan” of Melbourne City, he wanted to see the new playing and training venue at Casey Fields. He left on Friday having picked up new skills in coaching younger kids and running drills for various age groups. Currently based in Perth, the university

Left to right: Rezwana, Liam and Hamayoon. student plans to move back to Melbourne to become more involved in programs like this. “I’m really happy with the program,” he said. Fifteen-year-old Rezwana, from Narre Warren South, had no plans for the school holidays and thought it would be “interesting” to join the Melbourne City program. “I’ve learned how to be a coach and [teach]

little kids ... and how to be more confident and speak up and not be shy,” she said, adding that the program would help her with her subjects at school. Cranbourne resident Hamayoon said he too had learned a lot about leadership over the four days. Initially attracted by the soccer side of things, he said he has come away from the pro-

gram with a more positive outlook. “The best part was the drills because we learned from the guest speakers and coaches and got a chance to use it here today,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s not a football drill, it’s a fun drill.” George Halkias, head of City in the Community, said the participants had excelled over the week. “Today, they’ve been able to shine,” he said of their final activity, coaching school children. ‘We’ve done football coaching, worked on leadership, did event management ... and prepared for the coaching together. “The guys as team planned their session, talked about responsibility and the leadership required to work with kids. “These kids are awesome - in three days, you can see a transformation.” He said the leadership program had helped get the participants out of their comfort zone. “We’ve instilled a bit of confidence and to get them out to schools to work with kids is no mean feat, they’ve been entrusted with something important so they’ve had to step up.” He said City in the Community hopes to run similar programs in future, using sport as a vehicle to address issues like inclusion, gender equality, mental health and racism. The programs would use young people like those trained at Casey Fields - as agents of social change, allowing them to put into practise their new-found abilities as leaders. “I think we opened their eyes to another world,” Mr Halkias said.

Leaders of tomorrow work hard, play hard By Danielle Kutchel For four days over the school holidays, the south east’s next generation of youth leaders had the opportunity of a life time as they took part in a leadership academy. The Youth Leader Program was run by Melbourne City Football Club’s City in the Community charitable arm and saw young attendees grow their leadership, confidence and capacity through guest speakers, activities and of course, their love of football. The four-day program covered areas like social impact, community coaching and event management. Star News Group photographer Gary Sissons went along to see what they were working on...

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Royal magic in the garden By Danielle Kutchel It’s not every day you get to meet royalty! About fifty boys and girls from across Casey were excited to meet a princess in the flesh at Wilson Botanic Park, thanks to Magical Princess Entertainment. Their royal highnesses were spotted in the rose garden, where they chatted with youngsters and enjoyed an afternoon in the sun and journalist Danielle Kutchel was there to witness the magic. Princesses have a very hectic schedule, but a little birdie told us they might be back later in the year - keep an eye on the Magical Princess Entertainment Facebook page for more.

The princesses enjoying some down time.

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Madison meets one of her favourite princesses.

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Well strung: Ukelele club makes sweetest use of time By Cam Lucadou-Wells A strumming, bellowing band of ukulele players is singing out for more to join the melody. Up to six Endeavour Hills Mens Shed members strum along each Tuesday to past and modern tunes, such as ‘Sweetest Waste of Time’ by Australian country musician Kasey Chambers.

President Trevor Ratcliffe, who for many years had wanted to take up a musical instrument, says he prefers the slower songs with melody and meaning. After a frustrating try at piano, he took up the uke. With two less strings than the guitar, it’s a relatively easy-to-learn option, Mr Ratcliffe says. “No musical instrument is completely

easy but this is one of the easiest to learn. “I enjoy being able to do it because my experience with the piano wasn’t a very happy one.” The singalong group is seeking to set up a ukulele club for the broader community. Anyone with an interest in music is invited to join. “The mens shed is about involving the community. And this is an initiative arising

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from that,” Mr Ratcliffe said. “Endeavour Hills is a suburb that was initially left to its own devices and without a lot of social infrastructure. “It is still lacking that now and that creates other problems like social isolation, anonymity and a lack of identity.” To join the group, contact trevor.ratcliffe001@gmail.com

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Karen from Finance is a professional drag queen who grew up in Hallam. Picture: SUPPLIED

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Karen’s first time in drag was for a Dolly Parton themed party. Picture: SUPPLIED

Casey queen in spotlight By Shelby Brooks One of Australia’s premier drag queens who has surprising roots in Casey is being catapulted onto the worldwide stage of drag performing. Karen from Finance, aka Richard Chadwick, has been announced as a contestant on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under, a TV show which sees drag queens compete eliminationstyle for the title of the next drag superstar. Karen, a self-proclaimed comedy queen, grew up in Hallam and attended school in Dandenong but most recently performed an award winning cabaret show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March. Surprisingly, Karen’s childhood in Hallam was filled with sport. “I tried to play basketball, football, tennis, cricket and swimming. I really did try everything and I hated all of them equally,” she said. It was only after she tried drama school in Cranbourne that she found the right fit. “It took me trying every [sport] for my parents to realise none of them were going to work or that I wasn’t interested in them. Drama school came after that and that was the one that stuck,” she said. “I went to Helen O’Grady’s Children’s Drama Academy in Cranbourne for four years which was life changing.” Although she gained performance and acting skills at the academy, once out of school Karen spent several years without any thought of becoming a drag queen. But many nights spent at burlesque shows in Melbourne had planted a seed in her mind, so when a friend announced her birthday theme was ‘Dolly, Denim and Diamantes’, Karen’s journey into drag began. “I thought I looked like Dolly Parton but I actually looked like a monster,” she said. “Before that, I was sitting down at a bar at a burlesque show in Fitzroy one night and I was watching the girls dance around to other people’s music in sequin gowns and having a lovely glamorous time thinking, ‘oh I wish I could do that’. “Skip to the next weekend when I was at my friend’s birthday and I was like hang on, maybe I can!” Karen had met plenty of drag queens spending time in the Melbourne gay scene in her early 20s, but she said she hadn’t considered doing it herself before that. “I was 23 when I first started doing drag, so I had been out on the club scene for five or six years, seeing drag shows and partying with drag queens before I ever really considered doing it for myself,” she said. “It never really crossed my mind and I never thought I would become a drag queen, let alone a performer.” Along with the essential wigs, make-up and sequenced dresses needed to do drag, so came the need for a name. “I had already come up with the character of ‘Karen from Finance’ a few months before I did drag for the first time but… it wasn’t a drag character,” she said. “When I did do drag for the first time and someone asked me what my name was, I hadn’t actually thought about it yet…so I told berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Richard Chadwick at age 13 at St John’s Regional Catholic College Dandenong. Picture: SUPPLIED them my name was Karen from Finance and it just stuck.” Karen did actually work in finance when she was freshly 18. “I hated that too,” she said. “But the character wasn’t really based on that experience.” It took several years for Karen to become the professional performer that she is today. In the beginning, she hosted epic parties and events. “I was interested in throwing events and parties and I really existed in the alternative queer space,” she said. “I was all about creating stages and spaces for people from all walks of life to come together and perform. “My parties were known for not just featuring your typical drag queens, but they featured AFAB (assigned female at birth), burlesque and circus performers. I really tried to bring all the freaks and geeks together to my parties!” These days, Karen is a comedy performer and has credits as a headliner at comedy and cabaret festivals across Australia, the UK and New Zealand. “I absolutely adore performing, it’s my absolute favourite thing in the entire world,” she said. “I love making people laugh. That’s my number one goal.” Karen described the current Australian drag scene as vibrant and thriving. “Australia and New Zealand have such an amazing scene, and not only an incredible scene but an iconic scene,” she said. “It’s not a small community. The drag scene is pretty big in Australia but it’s a lot smaller compared to places like the US.” So when Ru Paul’s Drag Race was announced to be coming Down Under, Karen said she thought it had only been a matter of time. “It’s been almost thirty years since Australian drag was last put on the map with Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and I felt like it was high time that we had another landmark in the history of drag in Australia,” Karen said. “So, it was perfect timing for Drag Race to come along.” Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under was

Karen from Finance is one of 10 drag queens chosen from Australia and New Zealand to compete on Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under. filmed in New Zealand earlier this year, having already gone global with versions of the show produced in the UK, Thailand, Canada and Holland. “I’m not just a big fan but I’m a big advocate for it too, I absolutely love it,” Karen said. “[Filming] was completely surreal. It was the wildest experience of my life.” Karen from Finance will be a guest at CPAC Musical Theatre’s opening night of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at the Cardinia Cultural Centre in Pakenham on Saturday 24 April. She will be available for pre- and post-show photo and meet and greet opportunities. Producer and CPAC founder Lee Geraghty taught Karen for year 7 maths at St John’s Regional College Dandenong. Karen said she was thrilled community theatre was taking on productions like the iconic drag show, Priscilla. “People usually associate drag, and even

sometimes with the queer community, with being in the cities and the centralised hubs, but queer people are everywhere, the LGBTQIA+ community is everywhere,” Karen said. I think it’s really important for community groups to be presenting shows like Priscilla because the more activations like this, that we can have wide spread in the community, the more recognition the community is going to get and the more safe the community is going to feel and the better represented they’re going to feel. “It’s so cool that something like Priscilla is happening, not just out in the city but in the suburbs as well. “My gosh, if I had when I was little while I was playing all the sports and trying to find something to do with my life, if Priscilla the musical was an option back then, that would have been life changing, so it’s really cool that it’s happening now.” Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under will air on Stan Australia on Saturday 1 May. Thursday, 15 April, 2021

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Cosentino back to amaze When grand illusionist Cosentino took his spellbinding show out on the road to regional areas in 2019, the houses were packed. It was a rare opportunity for audiences to experience the escapologist in the live arena. Now, by popular demand and with an exciting new show, Cosentino is touring again from this June. The 90-minute show - Deception - sees Cosentino perform death-defying escapes to thrill the senses, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic that twists the view of reality. Combined with his trademark blend of dance and magic, and that touch of hilarious audience participation, Cosentino promises to take fans on a journey that will not only captivate those who have long followed his career, but also the curious who are attending their first ever show, until the very last mind-bending moment. Cosentino is recognised across the globe as Australia’s most successful magician, and has spent years playing to packed houses and rave reviews around the world. His nine prime-time television shows have been viewed by more than 100 million people across the globe, and broadcast in more than 40 countries. In fact, he was the first Australian magician to have his own television show. Cosentino became a household name when

he appeared on Australia’s Got Talent in 2011, taking the runners-up position. He has not only toured throughout Australia, but also New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Macau and South East Asia, filling theatres as audiences flock to experience his powerful and riveting productions. He has multiple Merlin Awards to his name - the highest accolade awarded in the magic industry - acknowledging him as International Magician of The Year and International Escape Artist of The Year. He sits in esteemed company; others who have been awarded the prestigious accolades, given out by the International Magician’s Society in New York, include David Copperfield, Criss Angel and Penn and Teller. He has also been awarded the The Levante Award (Australia) and The Brand Laureate Award (Malaysia). Tickets for Cosentino’s new show Deception go on sale to the general public from 9am AEST on Monday 12 April. Cosentino will perform live at Bunjil Place Friday 13 August. For more information or to book visit www.bunjilplace.com.au or visit www.cosentino.com.au

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WHAT’S ON Touch of Pink Cocktail Party: charity fundraiser to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Saturday April 17, 12pm3.30pm, 1171 Stud Rd, Rowville. Raffle prizes, flower wall, donut wall, cookies, photobooth and entertainment. Tickets $50, visit https://www.eventbrite. com.au/e/a-touch-of-pink-cocktail-party-tickets-141651295839 to book.

Children’s Alcohol Ink Workshop: Join our Children’s Alcohol Ink Workshop on Thursday 15 April, 121.30pm, 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/schoolholiday-art-workshop

Guest Speaker at VIEW Club: Berwick Evening VIEW Club, which offers women social activities while supporting The Smith Family, invites you to enjoy our distinguished after dinner speaker Neil Lucas. Neil has been Mayor of the City of Casey, a Member of Parliament and the Vice Regal Administrator of Christmas and the Cocos Islands. He will be talking about the history of Berwick and the origins of local street names. Details: Monday, 19 April 2021 at The Hill Restaurant, 215-225 Parkhill Dr. Berwick. 6.00 pm for 6.30 pm dinner. Bookings are essential: Jan Whitaker 9705 9009.

Healthy Cooking on a budget In this course you will learn to prepare inexpensive and healthy meals. Covering everything from safe food handling, food hygiene, kitchen basics, prep techniques, extensive cooking skills and food storage. Monday 19 April for 8 weeks, 10am-12.30pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

New Vogue, Ballroom, Latin Dancing, and Dancercise:

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Basic Cake Making: Do you love eating cake? Do you want to impress your family and friends with your cake making skills? Learn the basics to bake your own delicious Sponge Cakes including sponge rolls, Butter Cakes including chocolate variations as well as Cakes with fruit fillings and decorations during the 3 weeks of these workshops. Tuesday 27 April for 3 weeks, 7pm-9pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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 (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.

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 - Pakenham Community Centre; and Dancercise (exercise to music and jazz dancing) Thursdays 11.15 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

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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.

May from 2.30pm at Fiddlers Green Auditorium, 57 Gloucester Avenue, Berwick. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, bookings are essential. Tickets: Adults $15, under 15 $10, Fiddlers Green residents $10. Phone 0412 741 195 for bookings and more information.

Introduction to Creative Writing: Have you dreamed about being a published author, journalist or scriptwriter? Turn your passion for writing into your perfect job. This eight week pre-accredited course will pathway you into other opportunities like editing, script writing, marketing, further studies and of course becoming the well-read author you have dreamed about. Fridays 9.30am - 12pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

Watercolour Painting Art Class for Adults: Do you want to unleash your inner artist but don’t know how to begin? This water colour course will give you an introduction to some basic approaches to the wonderful medium of watercolour painting including techniques, methods and materials, such as what kind of brushes and paper to use. Participants will be shown methods and approaches to three basic watercolour techniques in this course. Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

Career Strategy and Interview Skills workshops: Do you need help to achieve your career goals? Do you understand the value of networking to help achieve your employment goals? Would you like to overcome your nerves and present yourself confidently and professionally in your next interview? We will even help you to prepare for a video interview. Thursdays 10am - 2pm. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

Health and Wellbeing classes: Meditation class is held Monday evenings and is suitable for beginner and experienced meditators. We are now offering additional sessions of Strength and Stretch Exercise and Yoga. Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or admin@ballaballa. com.au

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It’s Berwick’s biggest test By David Nagel A bubbling and shaking lid is about to get blown off an already simmering season of football and netball this weekend as the action intensifies right across the region. Berwick makes its long-awaited debut in the powerful Eastern Football League when the Wickers host Noble Park at Edwin Flack Reserve on Saturday. The two clubs have had a close connection in the past with Stewart Kemperman, a Noble Park champion, coaching Berwick to back-toback premierships in 2017-18. But there will be no love lost on the weekend with both of these proud and strong clubs keen to get the first one up on the other. Can new coach Clint Evans lead the Wickers to success and begin to erase the memories of their most recent competitive game of football - the 2019 AFL Outer East Premier Division grand final against Narre Warren? Speaking of Narre Warren, the Magpies have stayed put in the Premier division and will unfurl their 2019 premiership flag when they host Olinda Ferny Creek in a standalone match at Fox Road. The Magpies have been a premiershipwinning machine since the mid 2000’s – winning an incredible six titles between 2006 and 2013 – so a six-year drought would feel like an eternity. Try telling that to the likes of Lang Lang – currently in the midst of an 85-year drought! But that’s only the tip of the iceberg for this week’s action. AFL Outer East Division One also kicks off this weekend with Berwick Springs Titans making its senior football debut against Belgrave at The Graveyard. The Titans have been a familiar face in the South East Juniors for many years now and have planned meticulously for this specific occasion. The Titans will be hoping to emulate the deeds of the Narre South Saints, who defeated Endeavour Hills in its first game in senior competition in division three of the Southern Football Netball League last weekend.

Berwick begins its Eastern Football League adventure with a huge home game against Noble Park. 197751 Berwick Springs will have to overcome some tough teams this season with Monbulk, Officer, Emerald, Gembrook-Cockatoo, Mt Evelyn, Healesville and Seville rounding out a tough competition to predict. In the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition (WGFNC), former AFL champions Bob Murphy and Jarryd Roughead head to Inverloch on Saturday to try and help the Sea Eagles repel the stiffest of challenges against

premiership fancies Tooradin-Dalmore. Roughead, a four-time premiership star with Hawthorn, will join his brother Cameron in Sea Eagles colours for the first time, while Murphy, one of the greats of the Western Bulldogs, will be out to put his silky skills to good use for his brother-in-law Ben Soumilas…the Sea Eagles coach. A big crowd is expected to see if Murphy, Roughead, Soumilas and co can coun-

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ter a Seagulls outfit full of confidence after a 101-point victory over Kooweerup on Saturday. And when it comes to predictions, what will our marvellous Melbourne weather have in store for us this weekend! Brilliant sunshine over the Easter weekend was followed by bitter winds and unpredictable rains that had us all ducking for cover at some stage. But its sport, unpredictable by nature… what else should we expect?

Tigers to honour the great players of past and present By Nick Creely Beaconsfield will honour the very best cricketers that have played for the mighty Tigers between 1960 and 2020 with the club’s inaugural Hall of Fame Awards night on 15 May. The event was scheduled to be held in May of last year, but with the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 the club has postponed the awards night to this year, and are hoping for a big turnout at the event, which will be held at the Cardinia Culture Centre in Pakenham. An update of the records at Perc Allison Oval has been the catalyst for what will be a historic evening, and one of the most important events in the club’s illustrious history. The night will be all about recognition for the years of dedication some have put into making the club what it is today, and about acknowledging some of the finest cricketers who have graced the field wearing the colours. Mick McMahon, club president and historian, said that after updating statistics in their history, something more needed to be done. “I took over from Kev Rankin in the historians department about seven years ago, and whilst he was in his last year, I started doing the games played for the club, there was nothing,” he said. “It started off with that, and it just grew, and now our website reflects the runs and wickets, centuries, there’s a lot of stuff that which in a way was just bringing us up to speed with a lot of other clubs. “It’s been a long haul, so the way that started was just an innocent thing, and as a result of that, when you’ve got this informa24 STAR NEWS

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Beaconsfield president Mick McMahon is hoping for a big turn out at the club’s Hall of Fame Awards Night. 199914 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS tion, we needed to look at how to use it a little bit better.” McMahon said that with information at hand, there will be many significant awards handed out in May’s awards night. “I thought there were a lot of people in this club and community that don’t get recognised, they’ve put a lot of work in, and that might mean they’ve put in a certain amount of time but haven’t made it to a life membership,” he said. “Those people still need to be recognised, and there are a lot of them in cricket clubs. We’ve had something like over 900 players play for our club, and that’s only since 1960. “We’ve never done our team of the decades, we want to do some Silver Jubilee

teams, so the best 12 of a 25-year period, our services awards, and also create a Hall of Fame. Everything’s there statistically, so all we need to do now is filter it out and put it together. “We like to pioneer; we like to be one of the clubs that leads from the front, so we thought why not?” McMahon said they have been overwhelmed by the response to the Hall of Fame night, and expected many great Tiger names to flow through the doors on the evening. “Talking to people around the traps, everyone’s pretty responsive to it, they want to see who the best cricketers was of their time, they want to see cricketers from the 1960s come to an event now, they want to talk to them,” he said.

“You look around the club, there’s Mark Betheras, Ron Allan, Alan Richards, Brad Miles, Glenn Marinic, George Cunningham, there’s plenty of them, they’ve just never been recognised. “We’ve got players at our own level that are pretty standout sort of cricketers, Jason Dodd is another that comes to mind, Peter Goodes is another one, just icons of the cricket club that have done a lot over their time. There are others too.” And with the planning of the event, as well as organising who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame and into the various other awards, McMahon urged anyone who’s been associated with the club to jump online and purchase a ticket. “When you do a lot of planning for an event, the one thing you need is the people to come,” he said. “I’d love to put a figure on it, I haven’t had anyone I’ve spoken to say no, and there’s been over 100 invited guests, so you won’t get them all, but hopefully 150 with partners could be there. “That could escalate, and that’s without anyone else within the club or community that wants to come. “We want anyone who’s been involved with the club to come and share a special night, that’s what it’s about for us.” The event will be held at the Cardinia Culture Centre in Pakenham on Saturday 15 May, with tickets $90 each. For tickets, head to the Beaconsfield Facebook page. If anyone would like any more information, they can contact Michael McMahon on 0448 880 121 berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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When that highly anticipated first ball of 2021 is bounced into the turf on Saturday at Kalora Park, it will signal a new era for Narre Warren. That familiar sound of the siren, the roar and chatter of the crowd, and the steely look of both ruckmen looking to crash in – it will truly be the start of something fresh and enthusing for the 2019 reigning AFL Outer East premiers. But before embarking on that new era, it is important to recognise the achievements of the past, and in particular the stunning 2019 premiership win – which was the last game of football played anywhere in the competition. It was a day never to be forgotten as the Magpies downed Berwick in a rain-soaked affair at Toomuc Reserve And the Magpies – prior to its standalone fixture against Olinda Ferny Creek to open up the Premier Division season on Saturday – will unfurl their 2019 premiership flag and are hoping for a large crowd to come recognise and celebrate the momentous achievement. “What happened at the end of 2019 was quite unexpected, there was some great work done by Matt Shinners and his group to get us that flag,” Magpies president Stu Stephenson said. “So, I guess we’re looking forward to a new era but also looking forward to celebrating 2019 at the same time.” Stephenson said that the club simply couldn’t wait to welcome back footy and netball fans with open arms after so many testing times throughout the last 18 months. “We were a bit nervous, maybe a month or six weeks ago, because it had been a slow start, particularly getting guys back who have played reserves football, so our numbers were down,” he said. “But our attendance in our practice match against Red Hill was like a normal home and away game, the crowd was fantastic and that was the commentary from people coming, they were just so happy to be back supporting their local footy and netball teams. “They were happy to stand on the hill and have a beer and catch up with mates, so we’re hoping for more of that this year, and we believe it’ll grow throughout the season. “People will get a taste for it again, and want to be a part of it as a community.” Stephenson said there was plenty of reason to head on down on Saturday and catch a glimpse of the action, with two highly-confident sides set to play out an entertaining game of footy. “We’ll be debuting a number of new players

The West Gippsland Cricket Association (WGCA) is currently in the midst of a busy off season as it looks to rebuild its brand and forge a path forward for clubs and players in the region. Vice-president Rob Hansen said the WGCA executive was being pro-active after club survey results indicated there was an element of dissatisfaction at club land. “We surveyed the clubs and the feedback was that the brand of the WGCA has taken a hit in recent times and it would be foolish of us not listen to our clubs,” Hansen said. “We take the club’s concerns seriously and are currently in the process of reviewing by-laws and policies and potentially making changes that will have a positive impact moving forward.” The WGCA has also been busy in recent times addressing poor crowd behaviour that took place over the grand final weekend of March 27, 28. “We used our executive powers to refer an incident to the tribunal that resulted from a complaint,” Hansen said. “The result was that one spectator has been suspended for three weeks, for bringing the WGCA into disrepute, while another has received a two-week suspended sentence. “The WGCA is committed to ensuring that crowd behaviour is controlled by participating clubs.” Hansen refused to comment on reports from a local media organisation that the Devon Meadows Cricket Club had sent an email to the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Association (MPCA) about the possibility of joining its ranks next season. “Yes I have heard that but Devon Meadows has not discussed it with the WGCA at this stage,” he said. “Like most clubs in the WGCA, Devon Meadows did provide feedback throughout the course of the season and that will stay between both the club and the association.” The WGCA Board of Management is working through some busy times, with a board meeting scheduled yesterday (Tuesday April 13), before the association hosts its junior presentation at Kooweerup on Sunday, April 18. Due to the impact of Covid-19 there will be no senior presentation conducted this year with association awards to be distributed at club events. The WGCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place towards the end of May.

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Narre Warren will celebrate its 2019 premiership in the standalone fixture to kick off the season Picture: ROB CAREW on Saturday. 198315 up from the 18s and 19s, so that’ll be exciting for them,” he said. “And (Olinda) were one of the strong clubs in the Yarra Ranges before we all came together to form the Outer East, and I know they had a lot of guys away, so they’re certainly really gearing themselves up for a big year. “It’ll be a really good test for us – we’ve had a number of players move on, so it’s a good challenge with a new coaching group and a bunch of young blokes, it’s a good start to the season for us.” The Bloods also have plenty of quality on the park, including its boom recruit, ex-Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg, who will undoubtedly be one of the top players in the competition. Under new coach Shane Dwyer, the Magpies have had a bit of a list turnover of sorts,

with club legends such as Michael Collins and Dylan Quirk joining Bunyip and Col McNamara retiring, but Stephenson said the next wave of Narre boys – including two-gun recruits were ready to take the next step. “There’s been a fair bit said about the players that have left the club, and that’s understandable, but for us, we’ve got Kurt Mutimer playing his first game for the club since returning from West Coast which is exciting, Mat Suckling is another who has come in after spending time in the SANFL and other highlevel competitions,” he said. “Those guys, alongside some great kids such as Harry Brain, Luke Hartley, Will Howe, who are all likely to play their first senior games that week, are really exciting.” The Magpies’ clash with the Bloods will kick off at 2.30pm from Kalora Park in Narre Warren.

Star BDTA youngsters taking on the courts of Kooyong Some of the finest young talent from the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA) headed to the famous red porous courts of Kooyong on the weekend to participate in the Wayne Arthurs Cup. The competition is one of nine regional team events hosted by Tennis Victoria with the Wayne Arthurs Cup held for boys and girls aged 10 years and under. The BDTA was well represented in the mixed competition by Lulu Philp, Tharun Krishnaa, Noah Keltie and Bhavani Krishnaa, who played to a very high standard in the round robin on Saturday before Sunday’s finals session was called off due to inclement weather. The BDTA was one of 15 country regions and metropolitan associations to take part, competing in Group C against some

tough opposition. Each player in the team played a set of singles and mixed doubles, with all sets played as short sets – with the first team to four games declared the winners. Bhavani, Lulu, Noah and Tharun played three matches on Saturday for two wins and one loss, and finished in fourth place in Group C after winning eight sets and 43 games. Arthurs was excited, heading into the event, to follow the progress of the young tennis players playing in this representative team’s event. “This event, with its unique format, has become a great highlight on the under 10 calendar,” Arthurs said. “It has always been a passion of mine to help and inspire the young, up and coming Australian tennis players and I wish all players the best of luck this weekend.”

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Casey hosts State Champs Last weekend Casey Softball Association had the honour of hosting the Men’s and Women’s Open State Championships. With no State Championships for more than 12 months due to Covid, the club was very proud to be hosting the first tournament back. The championships hosted the best men and women softballers from around the state representing Casey, Dandenong, Waverley, Glen Eira and Moorabbin, Frankston, Knox, Geelong, Werribee, Northern District, and Melbourne Associations. After a super sunny and warm Easter, the weekend was like the middle of winter, with cool temperatures and persistent showers. This didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of any of the players. Casey Women had a good Saturday with a win over Dandenong, a three-run loss to Waverley, and finally a strong win against Frankston/Knox. The Men had a tougher time on the diamond, going down to Werribee, GEMSA, and a close one run loss to Geelong/ NDSA. On day two the weather was no better. Casey Women had a come-from-behind win against Dandenong, and then a comfortable win against Frankston/Knox, which put them into the grand final against Waverley. The Men again had a tough day with losses to Frankston and Dandenong. The Men have wonderful team spirit, and two father-son combinations in the team with Rod and Luke Steendam, and Lance Wharewaka with Sameul and Tamua Maxwell. Some of the highlights were Tristan Little’s strong pitching all weekend, a spectacular double-play between father and son Lance and Samuel, Justin Teohaere putting the ball over the fence for a home run, good batting from Luke Steendam and great fielding at second from Samuel Maxwell. The Women went into the grand final against undefeated and reigning champs Waverley. Casey got a couple of runners on board but couldn’t get the runners home to score. Waverley’s strong batting came to the fore and Casey didn’t have an answer, with Waverley winning 8-1. The girls all had a great weekend with many highlights, and they also boast a mother/daughter duo in Ros and Brodie Hendy. Strong pitching from Isabel Zaharias, and Kiara Rhind-Luke, was supported in the field by Jemma Brook and Tash Holt at first with some great pick-ups and stretches. Outfielding was strong from Brodie Hendy which included a spectacular diving catch at centre field, and 26 STAR NEWS

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Casey’s Brodie Hendy in action. 233828

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Abbie Hoare with safe hands at right field. The Men’s grand final was between Dandenong and GEMSA, which Dandenong won in a tight one, and the Women’s Plate grand final between Northern District and Melbourne, which was taken out by Northern District.

The club would like to thank the Committee, ground staff and volunteers at Casey Softball Association, and all the players and officials for a great weekend of softball! Here is a selection of photos taken from the State Championships...

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