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Plans adopted The City of Casey’s administrators have voted unanimously to approve a suite of planning and strategy documents designed to steer the council into the future. At a special council meeting on Tuesday 29 June, the three administrators voted to adopt the final suite of corporate planning documents, including its annual budget and council plan 2021-25. Chair of administrators Noelene Duff began the meeting by reflecting on the process that had taken place to deliver the documents to the council. She said “extensive community consultation” had taken place via the Shape Your City engagement program to shape the documents before they reached the meeting floor and thanked all the staff involved. Ms Duff said new communities and new parts of communities were being established in Casey on a daily basis, and council staff had engaged in creative means to reach them. Moving the motion to adopt the sweeping suite of documents, administrator Miguel Belmar thanked those who had made submissions on the documents earlier this month. “I’m mindful that tonight we’re adopting motions that set up long-term strategies for the community,” he said. The council budget includes a general rates increase across the City of Casey of 1.5 per cent, in line with state government regulations. Mr Belmar said careful analysis had shown with this increase, the council would be able to meet its commitments into the future.

He said hardship provisions – which were passed in the same council meeting after the approval of the budget and strategic documents – would assist those struggling to make their rate payments. Fellow administrator Cameron Boardman said valid issues had been raised during public consultation on the documents and the budget. He reiterated comments made in earlier council meetings that the council had considered a variety of options before settling on a 1.5 per cent increase in rates, noting their impact on the council’s forward financial plan and “ambitious and largest ever capital works budget”. Mr Boardman said the administrators “thoroughly believe” the option was in the best interests of the municipality. He too praised the community consultation which had shaped the documents. “This is setting the benchmark of how community consultation in the future will be conducted. I think it’s unparalleled anywhere in local government,” he said. The Shape Your City program ran over six months from 2020-21 and fed into the Casey Long-Term Community Vision 2031 and the Council Plan 2021-25. Other strategic documents endorsed at the meeting included the: Draft Annual Action Plan 2021/22. Strategic Resource Plan 2021-2024 (which includes the Draft Budget 2021/2022, Capital Works Plan 2021/2022 and Draft 10 Year Finance Plan). Continued on page 8

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Scooting in for a fun time By Danielle Kutchel Two-year-old Coltyn from Berwick was having a ball on his new scooter at Wilson Botanic Gardens last week.

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with Linda Austen, who recently retired as the CEO of Millhaven Lodge after 18 years

What is something people don’t know about you? That I was trained as a clinical hypnotherapist. I treated people to give up smoking, counselling issues and eating disorders. I haven’t had much time to do it since working at Millhaven, but perhaps may take it up again in retirement. What’s the best thing about working at Millhaven Lodge and what will you miss about the place now that you’ve retired? The best thing was the opportunity to meet so many different people and I will miss the residents and staff. What are you most passionate about? I am passionate about fairness and justice. I believe the law is not always just, but that one should keep an open mind and not make judgements without knowing all the facts. What would your last meal be? Indian food (especially butter chicken). Indian food is always tasty and great to share. What is your favourite thing about the Pakenham community? That it still has a rural aspect despite being considered part of Melbourne. What was your most memorable moment? Meeting Princess Diana after the Ash Wednesday fires. After the fires Charles and Diana visited Cockatoo and my daughter at age 3 wanted to give the Princess a present. I had a little bottle of Australian scent and my daughter called out to her as they were walking along. As it was the first time she had left William at home, we had a nice little chat about how lovely it was she supported the fire damaged area but how hard it was for her to leave her baby at home. She was very lovely. What kind of music do you like to listen to? All sorts but I love musical theatre numbers. My favourite musical theatre show is Les Mis of course (I have seen it in London and met the cast. Very special)

Linda Austen has just retired after 18 years at Millhaven Lodge. At school I… got into trouble a lot. I think I was restless (maybe attention deficit) but I got put outside my classroom for days at a time. What event past or present would you like to witness?

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THREE … nature activities

Deep Creek Eco Play, Pakenham This all abilities play space is a great outdoor playground for kids this school holidays. The space is fully fenced and has a nearby wetlands with walking tracks, barbecue facilities and picnic areas.

Mt Cannibal hike, Garfield North For those more serious about walking, Mt Cannibal is a great medium level hike for the whole family. Although steep at the beginning, the walk flattens out for great views across the district.

Emerald Lake Park, Emerald This beautiful spot is a great choice for a family picnic. The 50 hectare park also has plenty of space to run around and explore, as well as the gorgeous lake for bird watching.

First interaction with aliens (friendly ones) Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? My husband (to get the drinks), Billy Connelly, The Queen, Brett Sutton, Judy Dench and Jason Momoa (for variety)

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have felt concerned about their hearing frequently. That’s a lot of conversations missed! Daniel says if you or anyone you know experiences any of the below tell-tale signs, you may benefit from some expert qualified advice that begins with a free 15-minute hearing check* at Specsavers Berwick. • Do you have the TV or radio turned up louder? • Do you find telephone conversations hard work or find yourself always using the speaker option? • Do you ask people to repeat things? • Do you have difficulty following conversations in groups of people or find yourself lip reading?

HOW TO ENSURE YOU PROTECT YOUR HEARING HEALTH Daniel Dinh recommends a few simple things to help prolong your hearing. “Test the noise around you with the ‘one metre rule’. If you need to raise your voice to talk to someone one metre away, the sound level is likely to be hazardous to hearing. And insist on wearing personal hearing protection such as earplugs, earmuffs or both remembering that everyday equipment, such as lawnmowers and power tools may be loud enough to negatively impact your hearing. Finally of course, create a normal routine of hearing checks.”

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The seat of Gembrook will be abolished at the next state election, with current MP Brad Battin vowing to stand for the new seat of Berwick. 212768

Bye bye Gembrook By Shelby Brooks The state seat of Gembrook will be abolished and split into two new electorate districts, Berwick and Pakenham, if proposed changes by the Victorian Electoral Boundaries Commission (EBC) are approved. The proposed Berwick seat would encompass Beaconsfield Upper, Harkaway, Guys Hill, Berwick, Beaconsfield and Clyde North. Current Gembrook MP Brad Battin said growth in the area in recent years had left MPs across the south-east metropolitan region struggling. “It would appear, no more Gembrook!” he told Star News on Wednesday 30 June. “First of all, it’s good for the area because it does give us more representation which I think is a good thing with the growth we’ve had. “I know, I and other MPs, have a challenge with so many constituents. It becomes more difficult to represent them fairly so I think that is a positive for the area.” The northern end of the current Gembrook electorate is being absorbed by the Monbulk seat and Officer and Pakenham townships will

be represented by the new Pakenham seat. “These are proposed draft boundaries, so they can change, but they don’t usually change much- this is roughly where it will end up,” Mr Battin said. “I don’t think anyone predicted it to go as south into Clyde North but that’s where it is and that’s fine, and I don’t think anyone predicted Officer to come out of it either.” Mr Battin said he would be sticking to his Berwick roots in next year’s election. “For me personally, it’s a challenge because they’re abolishing my seat but I’m born and bred and lived in Berwick all my life so I would want to run for the Berwick seat. I’ll go through the formal party processes and give them that respect to make that decision but I will be putting my hand up for Berwick,” he said. The proposed boundaries can be downloaded from the EBC website at ebc.vic.gov.au Written submissions can also be lodged via the website. The EBC will take account of suggestions and objections, and prepare final boundaries by late October 2021. These boundaries will take effect at the 2022 state election.

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Hardship hits ratepayers By Danielle Kutchel The City of Casey has seen a 15 per cent increase in the number of residents in arrears on their rates. The alarming jump comes as the council makes changes to its hardship policy, including extending a freeze on penalty interest. According to a council report, as of 8 June 2021, $29.3 million in rates was in arrears, a 15 per cent increase above the level at 30 June 2020. Approximately 21,080 ratepayers are in some form of arrears. At a special council meeting on Tuesday 29 June, Casey’s administrators resolved to continue to provide relief to struggling ratepayers. The council has now extended its freeze on penalty interest on outstanding rates to 30 September 2021, and will not pursue legal action on outstanding rates until October 2021. The council will also make administrative updates to its Rate Payment and Financial Hardship Policy, including consolidating it with the current Overpayment of Rates Pol-

icy, expanding the focus on the need to have a stronger customer-centric focus on the circumstances when hardship needs to be considered, and clarifying the delegation limits for officers’ ability to waive or defer amounts in line with the finding of a recent internal audit. The policy will be released in draft form for public consultation in July, with a report due back to the council in August. The City of Casey is also seeking further clarification on a State Government investigation into how Victorian councils deal with ratepayers experiencing hardship. Administrator Cameron Boardman moved an amendment to the officer’s report at the meeting in response to a Victorian Ombudsman’s report into how councils across the state deal with residents who can’t afford their rates. Mr Boardman moved that the council note the preliminary review of the Ombudsman’s report conducted by council officers, which may be subject to further evaluation by the State Government. “What council officers have done is considered [the Ombudsman’s] recommendations in

a very constructive and appropriate manner,” he said, adding that this would help aid clarity and consistency for ratepayers. He said that while the council believed that some of the Ombudsman’s recommendations would provide a best-practice framework for councils on ratepayer hardship, “there needs to be further analysis”, with council officers disagreeing with some of the State Government’s recommendations. While waiting for that analysis, the council would “take on board” some of the principles of the report, he said. “We are not in any way out of the circumstances associated with Covid-19,” he added. “We fully understand the impact this is having on some ratepayers in the municipality and want to work to come up with a middle ground.” Meanwhile, the Revenue and Rating Plan 2021 to 2025 was approved unanimously. The administrators encouraged anyone experiencing financial difficulties around paying their rates to make contact with the council as soon as possible.

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Sixty years of Rotary service celebrated in Pakenham By Gabriella Payne After a year unlike any other, the Rotary Club of Pakenham were thrilled to be able to get together on Tuesday evening to celebrate 60 wonderful years of giving back to the local community. The Deep Creek Golf Club was filled with laughter and chatter on Tuesday 29 June as the rotarians marked this special occasion, which celebrated both the 60th anniversary of the club and the 2021 change over dinner and awards ceremony. The president of the club, Geoff Young, who was reinstated as president for another year, said it was an “honour and a privilege” to be part of such an incredible organisation that helped to “change the lives” of so many people in the community - and despite the challenges the pandemic had presented, the club was still working hard to make a difference. “The people’s passion is what drives this club,” Mr Young said. “We’re still alive and we’re still trying to get projects off the ground, but it is hard in these times.” The district governor, Mark Humphries, congratulated the Rotary Club of Pakenham on all the amazing work they have done for the community over the years and said that during a difficult year, perhaps the “most important thing you have done is stay together”. “Rotarians change lives for the better,” Mr Humphries said, adding that even through a global pandemic, the club had “done more” for the community than they could imagine. During the celebrations, a number of long serving members were recognised for their

President Geoff Young and DG Mark Humphries during a speech.

Mr Veestra blows out the candles on the cake. incredible contributions to the organisation and among them was one of the founding members of the club, Jan Veestra.

Mr Veestra, who has served the community as a rotarian for 60 years now, was honoured with a certificate and plaque at the

ceremony (alongside many others) and said it was hard to believe 60 years had flown by already. “Do you realise the changes you’ve made in the community; how many lives you’ve touched through your selfless service?” Mr Humphries asked when honouring Mr Veestra. The humble Mr Veestra kept his speech short and sweet, stating that he had “enjoyed every one of those 60 years” and was lucky to be a part of the club with such great people. Another surprise moment of the night was when the unsuspecting Paul Thomas, managing director of the Star News Group, was awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow an honour that left him a little lost for words. Full coverage of the 60th anniversary dinner and those honoured on the night will be featured in next week’s edition of the Pakenham Gazette - so don’t miss out!

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Super Sasha shows way By Danielle Kutchel A Berwick dog and her human are spreading the word about responsible pet ownership in Casey. Sasha and her owner Jake from Power Pooches have taken to YouTube to encourage owners to be aware of doggy issues, from behavioural problems to picking up poo. Jake adopted Sasha just over a year ago after fostering her from The Lost Dogs’ Home. He quickly noticed they shared some character traits; Jake has ADHD and anxiety, and noticed Sasha exhibited similar behaviours. She would bark at other dogs and try to run to them while out on walks, which Jake initially put down to Sasha being excited. “I knew she came with separation anxiety, but I didn’t know her background,” he explained. He sought the advice of a trainer and found out that Sasha had a fear of other dogs. “She’s so anxious, she’s trying to scare them away,” he said. After the diagnosis, he began to recognise the signs in Sasha and learning behaviours to help her. But it hasn’t been an easy journey. Jake has been physically assaulted by a man who took issue with his plea to put his dog back on a leash rather than letting it run at Sasha. It got to the point where Jake was forced to only walk Sasha late at night or early in the morning. Turning to social media, he discovered that

other dog owners were in the same boat, with many dogs feeling anxiety around others. He and Sasha began to put together videos for Power Pooches’ social media channels to raise awareness about the issue. “The biggest problem is people automatically think Sasha is untrained. The anxiety has nothing to do with training,” Jake said. “I was uneducated too – that’s one of the reasons why I started Power Pooches, trying to educate people a little more on the signs.” One of his most popular videos is a song called ‘Do the PUP’, encouraging owners to pick up their dog’s poo. Jake said picking up after your dog comes down to being a responsible pet owner. As a dog walker, he said seeing poo on the footpath is infuriating. “You know when you go for a walk that your dog is going to do a poo,” he said. “I don’t care where you are, if there are no bins you take it home.” The increase in dog walking – and dog messes – during last year’s lockdowns inspired him to pen the song, and on Sasha’s birthday in early June they filmed the video together. It recently won a City of Casey World Environment Day competition too. Jake hopes that through his quirky approach to dog behavioural education, other dog owners in Casey might become more aware of the issues faced by so many pooches in the municipality. To find out more, visit Power Pooches on YouTube or Facebook.

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ITS ALL ABOUT PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS AT JSP PARTNERS JSP Partners Pty Ltd Founder and Director, Darryl Jess tells the Berwick News that JSP Partners is the longest established accounting firm in the area, having been created in 1983. Darryl explains that the firm is committed to providing complete, innovative and superior services to its clients in order to optimise their client’s prosperity. “It is all about people; meeting our client’s needs with the skills and expertise of our team”, who Darryl is very proud of. Unlike many accounting practices who send their client’s accounting work to places like India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Mexico. Whereas JSP Partners undertakes all work in house at Suite 1, 90-92 Victor Crescent in Narre Warren. Darryl said some accounting firms send their client’s work further across the world, than the client’s themselves travel for their holidays. The team at JSP Partners includes Jackie Fox who is a Chartered Accountant with 16 years of experience. Jackie came to JSP as a final year student at Swinburne University of Technology, undertaking a Industry and Business Learning Program. We have never let her leave, although Jackie did take maternity leave to have her 2 sons, Ryan 4 and Alex nearly 1 year old, with her partner Adam. What makes Jackie enjoy accounting is working with people and creating good relationships and our clients love her; we know that because clients are always telling us that. That is what makes her an excellent Client Manager. Anthony Terlich is also a Client Manager at JSP Partners. A country boy from way back, Anthony has a double Degree in Accounting and Business Law. He has over 15 years of experience, working in small to medium sized accounting practices, with a mix of country and metropolitan accounting practices. Anthony is a CPA. Anthony and his wife Sarah have 4 children Jamie 16, Harrison 14, Darcy 11 and Sophie 9. They live on a small acreage in West Gippsland. Despite being on land in a big home, Anthony was keen to get back to the office after each of the lockdowns. Anthony likes to take a holistic approach to working with people. He takes the time to understand

his clients, their personal and business needs, using an easy to understand, matter of fact approach. Udenika Bandaranayake graduated from Curtin University with a Degree in Accounting and Information Systems. She has 7 years of experience working as an accountant in accounting practices in the metropolitan area. Ude, as she likes to be known, has 2 children Sanuli 10 and Avishka 6 with her husband Ishan who is an accountant in industry. Ude’s role at JSP not only includes Accounting, but she is also our Client Services Coordinator. As Client Services Coordinator, Ude controls the flow of work within the office, in order to ensure that we have everything we need form clients in order to progress their files in a timely manner. That of course was a challenging task in 2020 and earlier this year with the lockdowns. Ude’s provides support in client service delivery and feels a great sense of accomplishment completing work for clients.

Ben Harrison is a CPA with 11 years of experience, all of that has been through working with Accounting firms in the local area, as well as Warragal. Like Jackie and Darryl, his Accounting Degree is also from Swinburne. Ben is married to Caitlin and has 3 children Zoe, Caleb and Piper, with one on the way! Ben’s passion is to work with people to help them achieve their life and business goals. He enjoys helping to educate people in financial literacy. The dynamo of first and lasting impressions is Nicole Steele. Nicole is a young lady with her career mapped out in front of her. She has an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration and is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping; “where is she studying” you might ask? You guessed it, at Swinburne! Honestly, the team at JSP Partners do not have to have Swinburne qualifications, it’s just that over the years Swinburne has educated so many Accountants. Nicole intends

to further her studies with an Accounting Degree after she has finished her current course. Nicole enjoys helping people with the skills she has learned. Darryl Jess is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand as well as being a CPA. He has a Masters Degree in Taxation from Monash and has specialist training in helping businesses grow so as to achieve the lifestyle that the business owners want. Coming from a farming/business family background, he has mastered the levers to pull and the dials to push in order to achieve better cashflows for businesses and to build the value of clients businesses. Darryl’s wife Sheryl is a secondary school teacher. They have lived in the area all of their married life and have a daughter Kathleen who is a tax lawyer in Melbourne and two sons. Mark is a specialist in networks and intergrated communications working in New York for the last 7 years. Michael has experience in insurance including fraud detection and now works for a government agency. The philosophy at JSP Partners is that change is the only constant in business these days and they have always been at the forefront in the adaption of technology. They introduced the first computer generated tax returns to the Berwick Narre Warren area in 1983, Computerised Corporate Affairs System in the early 1990’s, Document Management in 2001, 1300 number in 2004, Voice over IP in 2005, and in more recent times, Cloud Accounting, Receipt Bank, Xero and now Cloud Phones. The point of all of these developments has been to help people run better businesses and to use our combined expertise and skills to improve their live and business goals. So, when Covid hit they were as prepared as anyone could be to work from home. The team now love the flexibility of having the ability to work from home and each of the team has one day a week that they work from home. JSP Partners are located at Suite 1, 90-92 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren. 12500512-SG27-21

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING On Tuesday 28 June, a story was shared to the Cranbourne Star News Facebook page regarding ongoing concerns about traffic and parking near the site of the yet-to-be-built Cranbourne Community Hospital. Here’s how our readers reacted online: Vixx Gribble: Foresight has never been their strongest asset. Kathy Schoer: Hard enough to park there already. Linda Fallace: Better not take any of the Casey stadium parking either. Peter McKill: All these things were bought up when a few of us put our case to the council. They don’t care as none of them will have to put up with the traffic chaos. Once Cameron Street is duplicated and the trucks diverted from high street then they will come back that they didn’t know. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Winter Arts will inspire Pull on your winter woollies and come on out and get inspired during the Winter Arts Festival. The Winter Arts Festivals is a month of performances, events, workshops, film screenings, digital stories, exhibitions and the muchloved Open Studios weekend. The Open Studio event is where local artists open their studio doors for everyone to visit on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July from 10am to 4pm. SECAN (South Eastern Contemporary Art Network) is also keeping the Open Studio event going for all of July and the first Sunday of August on each Saturday and Sunday. This year a group of five SECAN artists will be doing demonstrations and showing their artworks at Gate 6 Gallery in Berwick. The lockdown periods have either been a blessing or a curse to artists, and the Winter Arts Festival is a chance to get out and see what local artists have been up to during lockdown while hopefully giving others inspiration to get creative again. Kathleen Kendall has taken full advantage of not being able to attend her day job and has used the time to explore different techniques and mediums. During the Winter Arts Festival her focus

will be on her cat series in acrylic paint and also a recycled paper artwork. Jennie-Maree Tempest brings nature to life in fabric and thread with her botanical textile sculptures. Phil Nevin has recently been forced to reduce the dimensions of his large acrylic painted canvasses and is now confined to small rapid-fire cartoon sketches of unsuspecting random passers-by. During the Open Studio event, Phil hopes to sketch 1000 faces on a full table length sheet of paper. Monique Clift spent the period creating a body of work for her recent group exhibition ’The Italian Job’, which sadly had to close part way through during the most recent lockdown. These works explore a range of mediums and techniques, including painting, pastel drawing, printmaking and ceramics. During Open Studios some of these works will be shown and Monique will be demonstrating hand building with clay. Elma Young will also be displaying her amazing natural plant fibre woven sculptures and basketry. The gallery is located at the back of Akoonah Park, with entry via gate six on the corner of Gamble and Cardinia Streets, Berwick.

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Casey plans for future From page 1 Draft Fees and Charges for 2021/2022. Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2021 to 2025. According to the council, insights from Shape Your City identified a series of themes that ratepayers wanted prioritised and which now form part of the Council Plan and Vision, including: Cleanliness and maintenance of public spaces. Reduced crime and improved safety. Community connectedness. Transport and improved access throughout Casey. Improving confidence in the council. In a statement, Ms Duff said she was delighted to launch the strategic documents, which would guide the way we work and drive the direction of the City of Casey over the coming years. “Both the Vision and Council Plan are designed to position council to take this city forward and support us to be ideally placed to continue the work we do, while managing growth, creating social connections, building sustainable infrastructure, creating local jobs and delivering services,” Ms Duff said. “The Council Plan defines seven strategic objectives for us to achieve over the next four years and I look forward to working with our community, staff and other levels of govern-

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ment to accomplish these.” The council’s $569.7 million total budget includes a $421.17 million operating budget and a $148.5 million capital works program. Highlights include $62.1 million to upgrade and deliver new recreational facilities, $46.3 million to construct and upgrade roads and footpaths, and $14.4 million towards renewing parks, leisure and recreational facilities. Child, youth and family services will receive $48 million, while there’s $45 million for waste management and $24 million for arts and culture. Some of the projects lined up in the 2021/22 Capital Works Program include: Construction of the Clyde Recreation Reserve for $17.75 million. Casey Fields Soccer Stage 2 works, Cranbourne East for $15 million. Construction of the Cranbourne West Sport and Recreation Reserve for $8.12 million. A new family and community centre in Clyde for $2 million. A new football and cricket pavilion at the Pearcedale Recreation Reserve for $2 million. Upgrades to the Narre Warren North Kindergarten for $310,660. Renewal of the Berwick Senior Citizens Centre for $230,440.

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Thumbs up for funding By Gabriella Payne Hopeworks Community Solutions has now given a boost thanks to some much needed funding, in the form of their first government grant. Bass MP Jordan Crugnale stopped by the not-for-profit organisation’s Pakenham warehouse on Wednesday 16 June to announce Hopeworks had been chosen as one of six grant recipients in her electorate that would receive funding from VicHealth. The managing director of Hopeworks, Cher Spratt, said that it was “very exciting” to receive their first grant, which will provide the organisation with $9500 to buy a forklift to assist them in their work as a food relief charity. “This grant means we will be able to work more efficiently and do more things for the community,” Ms Spratt said. “We had a second hand forklift in the past, but it was full of batteries that ended up dying, and I think it was about $6000 $7000 to replace them. “We just didn’t have that kind of money and didn’t feel it was practical for us [to replace], so we put in an application to get the money for a new one, and now we have!” she said. “All of a sudden after all these years of

being under the radar doing our thing, the Cardinia Shire have noticed us and asked us to help with a lot more relief,” Ms Spratt said, adding that the money for a new forklift would help them immensely moving forward. Jordan Crugnale said that it was wonderful to recognise local social enterprises like Hopeworks in this way and help support their tireless efforts to help the wider community. “We have amazing grassroots organisations with locally led solutions that at their heart is to support and improve the health and wellbeing of our residents,” Ms Crugnale said. Since 2015, Hopeworks Community Solutions have helped train “almost 500” senior high school students and helped them transition into tertiary education and employment, while collecting donations of all kinds to help those in need. Ms Spratt thanked Ms Crugnale for going “above and beyond” to help them, and said that on top of the VicHealth grant, the organisation had also been the lucky recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Pakenham Race Club, which would help them buy a new van to make deliveries and collect donations into the future. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Dinner with a journalist By Peta Michael-Gomory, Berwick Evening VIEW Club Danielle Kutchel, journalist with the Star News Group, was Berwick Evening VIEW Club’s after-dinner speaker on Monday 21 March. Danielle’s previous positions include: working as a freelance journalist for global education publisher EducationHQ; being content developer for The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET); and volunteering as an advocate with the I CAN Network which focuses on school-inclusive cultures for students with autism. In addition to reporting, she is currently completing an honours degree in communication examining how journalists record individuals with disabilities. Ms Kutchel is passionate about writing, education and disability. Her interest in becoming a member of the fourth estate makes for an interesting story. She confided that she wanted to be a journalist before she knew what a journalist was. “My English teacher, Fran Gibbs, told me at age 11, that my writing was creative and I should be a journalist. Subsequent year teachers also encouraged this vocation so I researched the meaning of journalist. This confirmed my preferred career.” Ms Kutchel’s generation is part of the 24 hour news cycle, pioneered by CNN, and the digital age. Fact finding has to be expeditious for “fact checkers” are only a laptop, smart phone, or social media comment away from a “gotcha moment.” “I believe that it is the absolute responsibility of journalists to get to the heart of stories and report the truth,” Ms Kutchel declared. Ita Buttrose, media legend and ABC Chair, captured the evolution of reporting when she observed, “in the space of a decade news-

Berwick Evening VIEW Club president Jan Whitaker with guest speaker, journalist Danielle Kutchel. papers and magazines have had to make the transition from Gutenberg to Zuckerberg technology.”

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of the 24/7 audience. Ms Kutchel believes flexible work skills are the keys to successful journalism today plus research, research and research. Ms Kutchel nominated several of her favourite journalists. With only slight hesitation, she said Helen Razer, Australian author, radio presenter and columnist with The Age and The Big Issue and English food writer Nigel Slater. “He creates pictures with words,” she said. In reference to the future of local newspapers, she predicted: “There will always be a place for paper and ink but in diminishing numbers. Like many local papers we now publish online, despite healthy circulation numbers, before distributing print runs. It’s just a sign of the times.” Her views on the importance of community newspapers are echoed on the homepage of the Star News Group website which states: “The community newspaper is the heart of the community … reflecting the opinions, lifestyles, aspirations, concerns and personalities of the community.” The community newspaper, with an emphasis on the ‘local village’, is also currently acting as a balm in the troubling times of Covid-19. The evening finished on a behavioural note when several Berwick Evening VIEW Club members lamented dog walkers who permit their hounds to pollute pathways. A canine rather than a carbon footprint? The guest speaker listened intently and agreed to look into the matter. That’s what community newshounds do! New members at Berwick Evening VIEW Club are always welcome. For enquiries, contact president Jan Whitaker on 9705 9009. Ita Buttrose will be a guest speaker at the VIEW National Convention, Adelaide, 10-12 September.

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Moon launch lands well By Danielle Kutchel Visitors to Bunjil Place were treated to an outof-this-world experience at Bunjil Place with the launch of the centrepiece of this year’s Winter Arts Festival, a giant replica of the moon. On Friday 25 June, guests witnessed the unveiling of the exhibit, by artist Luke Jerram, in the centre of the Bunjil Place Plaza. The replica measures seven metres in diameter, and every centimetre of the spherical sculpture represents five kilometres of the moon’s surface. The installation is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composed by BAFTA and award-winning composer, Dan Jones. Visitors were greeted by one of NASA’s finest, an astronaut in full space-gear, who en-

couraged everyone entering to walk like they were on the moon. They were then treated to space-themed food and drinks, with a DJ cranking out futuristic tunes. Martian-like entertainers wandered through the crowd, performing other-worldly dances and clad in what might even have been actual alien garb. Families were eager to get their picture with the replica of our nearest celestial body and a sudden downpour did not dampen spirits. The consensus of those visiting was that the sight of the moon come to earth was pretty cool, with one group of friends even visiting as part of their birthday celebrations. Reporter DANIELLE KUTCHEL was on hand to capture all the excitement…

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Noel and Helen on their wedding day 65 years ago.

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It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day on Saturday 19 May 1956. For debonair 26-year-old bank teller Noel Robert Campbell, and 25-year-old kindergarten teacher Helen Alison Quibell, it was a day that they had both been looking forward to. It was the day of their wedding, at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Camberwell. Fast forward 65 years to a beautiful, sunny autumn day on Wednesday 19 May 2021 and Noel Campbell, now a resident at VMCH Berwick Aged Care Residence, was up and dressed and eagerly awaiting the arrival of his beautiful bride of 65 years, Helen. The couple planned to have lunch at the residence, in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary. The joyful anticipation was apparent in Noel as he anxiously counted down the minutes to 11am, which was when the taxi bringing his beloved wife was expected to arrive. Unbeknown to Noel, who in general conversation had innocently revealed to staff that morning that it was a special day, plans were put in place by VMCH staff to celebrate the important milestone. They planned to surprise the lovely couple with a special private luncheon for two. The dining table was moved into place and set with placemats, cutlery and wine glasses, as well as a jug of chilled water and two glass tumblers. A red rose lay gently atop the serviette where staff invited Helen to be seated, while a yellow rose rested on the serviette in Noel’s place. A vase of pink spider grevilleas which, like the roses, were gathered from the residence’s own garden, added a final touch to the table. Both Noel and Helen were very touched by the gesture of staff as they were invited to take their seats for this intimate lunch. Their glasses were filled with their favourite drop of shiraz and, after posing for a few photos, their meals and sweets were served by catering staff, who along with all care staff

Helen and Noel enjoy their special anniversary lunch. discreetly disappeared, to leave Mr and Mrs Campbell to enjoy their blue sapphire wedding anniversary. After lunch staff presented the couple with

a card and asked them both what the other has meant to them for so many years. “Noel has been a wonderful husband, father and friend and he has always had a good

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Pivoting to resilience By Danielle Kutchel Being named a finalist in the 2021 Casey Business Awards is a privilege, according to Michelle Simmonds, founder and director of Gumboots Child Therapy. The service was named in the resilience category, and after a year like no other, Ms Simmonds said the team had worked incredibly hard during Victoria’s Covid lockdowns to continue to provide its services to some of Casey’s most vulnerable families. Ms Simmonds created the business in 2016 to provide “great therapy to vulnerable families”. At the time, there were only minimal multidisciplinary services in the Casey area, she said. Stand-alone psychology and speech therapy practices existed, however, Ms Simmonds said the sector was missing “the collaborative nature of the informal discussions that clinicians can have when they are all working under the same roof”. Ms Simmonds said Gumboots demonstrated resilience in its approach to client care during the lockdown.

Vanessa Wolf and Michelle Simmonds from Gumboots Child Therapy Service. 236511 Picture: GARY SISSONS The clinic proactively moved client appointments to telehealth and took on additional students to support those who had lost hospital placements and help ensure the future of allied health.

Gumboots used the downtime to partner with Monash University on a project that assessed the barriers for vulnerable Casey families to accessing allied health services. Ms Simmonds and the Gumboots team also ran an online professional development course that saw 157 allied health professionals from across the country learn how Gumboots had used Zoom and online programs to provide evidence-based therapy. The clinic also delivered care packages to vulnerable families who were unable to access essentials like toilet paper during the panicbuying frenzy. “Resilience, to me, means finding the silver linings in stressful situations,” Ms Simmonds said. “It means redirecting plans, emotionally supporting staff and ensuring clients have access to supports as they require. “It means we have to think both reactively and proactively at the same time whilst maintaining a growth mindset and a can-do attitude.” Concerned about the possibility of the team being a conduit to spread Covid to a medically

vulnerable child, the move to telehealth made sense, Ms Simmonds said. The team worked from home for six months in 2020. Now, services have pivoted to be inclinic only, meaning the team can maintain oversight of the clinic’s strict hygiene practices and manage client numbers and exposure. Some staff have also moved to a model of four days of 9.5 hours, giving them greater work-life balance. “We did this initially as a way of having less clinicians and therefore bodies in the office at any one time and found it had the additional benefit of giving our clients an additional before-school-hours appointment at 8am and one at 4.30pm, enabling extra appointments for school aged children,” Ms Simmonds explained. It’s a rewarding role, she said, knowing that her work improves the lives of children across Casey. “We help them overcome emotional, sensory, speech, neurodevelopment delays and trauma and support them to become lifelong learners, advocates for their needs and we help to empower them to find solutions for their functional issues.

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Art pairing resonates Respected contemporary artist John Young will present a survey of works spanning 17 years (2003 – 2019) at Bunjil Place Gallery from 26 June - 12 September. Diaspora, Psyche brings together, for the first time, two cycles of work from Young’s celebrated Double Ground Paintings and recent History Projects. The exhibition presents an exploration of transculturalism, examining historic expressions of cross-cultural ethics, material and cultural exchange, and the effects of diasporic experience on the psyche. These themes are particularly resonant with local audiences of Bunjil Place. As part of Melbourne’s south east, the City of Casey is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, and home to 140 languages and 120 faiths. The exhibition draws upon this context which has informed, in part, the selection of works. For the first time, Young’s History Projects (2008-2019) will be brought into dialogue with the highly regarded Double Ground Paintings (1995-2005), making this the most comprehensive presentation of Mr Young’s practice to date. This pairing will contextualise the recent History Projects, a body of work that centres around the history of the Chinese in Australia since 1840, within the artist’s four-decade long investigation into the condition of diaspora and the negotiation of bicultural ethics and perspectives. Key works from The Persian Paintings series, which speak to the rich diversity of cultural and religious influences of the Persian civilisation will be presented alongside works from the Refugee Patterns series, that feature highly identifiable imagery such as the surface and patterns of ubiquitous plastic shopping bags, characterising the existence and movements of the precarious migrant.

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Audiences can also expect to see the acclaimed body of work, Safety Zone (2010), an expansive 60 panel work retracing the days leading up to the Nanjing Massacre of 1931 when, as the Japanese Imperial Army marched closer to Nanjing, 21 Americans and Europeans stayed behind to set up a ‘safety zone’ that sheltered and saved the lives of some 200,000 civilian Chinese. Also from History Projects, None Living Knows (2017) narrates a near 2500-kilometre walk made by Chinese immigrants to Australia in the late nineteenth century from Darwin through the Northern Territory to Camooweal,

Washington (1994-5); as well as large-scale touring exhibitions initiated by Australia in the Asia-Pacific (1998-2000); and most recently in a globally touring exhibition curated by the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto (2019-2021). Diaspora, Psyche will be supported by a selection of research and archival material that has informed these works to provide visitors with greater insight into the complexities of the artist’s working practices. Diaspora, Psyche is on now at Bunjil Place Gallery until Sunday 12 September. Visit the exhibition for free at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.

and potentially as far as Cairns, in search of gold. Finally, paying homage to the traversing lives of the Portuguese, Macanese, and Chinese within the former colony of Macau, Mr Young also features Macau Days (2017) in the exhibition. Mr Young is one of Australia’s most senior Asian-Australian artists. Distinguished nationally and internationally, his work has been exhibited widely throughout Australia, as well as overseas representing Australia at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York and the Kennedy Centre,

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“We all did it at school. It was a memory making experience that we didn’t want our kids to miss out on,” Ms Broadley said. Two deb balls have already been held this year, one with 300 guests and one with 500, at the Olensia Receptions. Partners train at the Berwick Masonic Centre and a Beaconsfield florist supplied the flowers. “We wanted to give back to the community,” Ms Broadley said.

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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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Warm up to Winter hues Warm, grounded colours that speak of security and comfort are set to dominate winter decorating trends, according to Dulux trend forecasters. “The cooler months call for richer hues and cosy textures, and never more so than in a year when most people’s worlds have been turned upside down,” says Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr,. “There’s a collective yearning for reassurance and a return to simpler times. We want our homes to provide comfort, a sense of safety and to remind us of better days ahead. And this will be reflected in more than just colour in 2021 – expect to see a rise in plush, comfy seating, handcrafted furniture with an artisanal feel and a greater focus on ‘purposeful decorating’ rather than just decorating to make an aesthetic statement,” she says. The Retreat palette – one of three trend colour palettes identified in the 2021 Dulux Colour Forecast – captures the mood of this winter. “These earthy tones and muted colours are all drawn from nature – think oceanic blues, nourishing greens, soft greys and touches of mustard. They bring the outside in – ideal for a time when most of us are stuck indoors for long stretches – and plug into the growing movement for wellness in design.” To give you ideas on how you can use these comforting hues in your own home, Dulux worked with stylist Bree Leech to reenergise a child’s bedroom using colours from the Retreat palette. “Light-filled and spacious, this bedroom ticked all the right boxes, however, the room needed some personality and tactile elements to create warmth. You want your child to love spending time in their room – it should be somewhere they can escape, relax, read and play. The quickest and easiest way to switch up the mood is with colour,” says Bree. Bree kept the big-ticket items in the room – the bed, bedhead and solid-timber bedside table, and focused on updating the room with bold colour. She chose shades that worked with the neutral tones in the foundation pieces and added in plenty of textures to dial up the cosiness. She started by adding deep blue to the walls and a gentle neutral to the ceiling and window detailing. “We opted for pale greige rather than a classic white for the ceiling and windows to soften the contrast with the blue. A sharp colour contrast can be very effective in a space, but in a room that’s all about relaxation, you want it to be a little less pronounced. “Inky blue works well here – it’s cosy and timeless and sits beautifully alongside the natural materials in the room, such as the timber and woven-rattan. It also draws attention to and complements the artwork

Stylist: BREE LEECH, Artwork: ‘FAST FORWARD’ BY LIAM SNOOTLE above the bed. I specified a matt paint finish to magnify the intensity of the blue. “A woven wall hanging adds accents of rust and quirky bedside lighting creates a playful mood, adding contrast against the deep blue. “To make the space feel more inviting, I layered the bed with cosy cushions and snuggly, fringed woollen blankets. Curvy furniture is a great addition to break the architectural angles in the room to make it feel more relaxed, while introducing pattern with a striped rug and crisp, striped bedding accentuates those added curves even more,” she says. “For me, a rug is an essential in a bedroom; the floor is the first thing you feel when you get out of bed, so it needs to be soft. A rug also helps anchor the bed in the space. This one has dusty blue and stone hues, the latter being reflected in the finish of the cupboard. “For the main artwork above the bed, we deliberately chose a piece that will work in the space as the child grows – a geometric abstract in various shades of blue. To personalise the bedroom, we framed and hung two of the child’s illustrations along with an artist’s fun print,” she says. Bree created a place to read in a sunny

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spot by the window, complete with a velvetupholstered armchair and a pair of side tables, perfect for keeping a book or two nearby. “Don’t be afraid to bring in pieces from another room, like this armchair, so long as they serve a purpose and fit with your colour palette,” she concluded. Bree’s kids’ bedroom styling tips Invest in quality: Kids are tough on furniture, so it’s worth paying more for wellmade pieces that will last. You can save money on smaller items, such as bedlinen, art prints and rugs. Add an upholstered bedhead: It makes for a comfortable spot to sit up and read. Size it right: As a guide, when choosing a rug for a child’s bedroom it should fit two thirds under the bed and extend at least 30 centimetres beyond the sides of the bed – any smaller and it will look lost in the space. Think multi-purpose: Children’s rooms are often small, so seek out flexible pieces that can be used in different ways, such as an ottoman that doubles as storage and seating. Make storage easy: Add in baskets for toys and cupboards or shelves to hide mess away.

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Cold Climate gardening DON’T let the cooler weather deter you from getting stuck into the garden. Here’s what to get done during winter. While it might be cold outside, work in the garden will give you a warm glow in both body and mind. Here are some winter gardening tips to get you started. 1. Help the rain soak in If your soil has been dry for an extended period it can become water-repellent (hydrophobic), even after heavy rains. Look for water pooling on the surface, which can be fixed with a good soil wetting agent and/or seaweed-based additives. Remove heavy layers of autumn leaves that can stop the rain getting to the soil. Use these excess leaves to make nutrientrich compost. 2. Get stuck into weed control With rain comes weeds. Make sure you remove weeds before they mature and set seed. Weeding by hand can give an effective result. Be careful to remove roots and all, and use garden hoes or tillers for larger areas. 3. Get on top of those jobs This is the perfect time to get on top of ‘those jobs’. The ones that have been niggling in the back of your mind. Do you need to relocate underperforming plants to a more suitable spot, or replace them with something else? Do you need to attend to a garden path or fix some irrigation? Life is busy but once these chores are ticked off your list, you will have time to focus on the more satisfying activities. 4. Veggie patch-up Winter’s the time to prune your existing

Rake up fallen leaves and use them as mulch. fruit trees or buy new ones to put in the ground. It’s also a great time for planting brassicas (such as brussels sprouts and cauliflower), lettuce and Chinese vegetables. Take the time to tidy up your veggie garden, enrich the soil with compost and start thinking about what you’re going to plant next season. Check with your local nursery to see if they have any new veggies you’d like to try growing. 5. Take time to prune Winter is a good time to prune for structure on young deciduous trees. Because these trees are without leaves, the form of the tree can be seen easily, so cross-

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ing wood, double leaders and a plethora of other problems can be picked up early. Hydrangea pruning can also be done now the flower buds have set. The old wood can be pruned out and the shrubs pruned back to those healthy fat flower buds for a good display next year. Rose pruning is a winter must – any time from July onwards is fine. When you’ve finished, apply a seaweed-based product to condition the soil, which will help the plant with drought tolerance, resistance to frost and attack from pests and disease. 6. Start something new Put the kettle on and get cosy indoors as

you make plans for your garden. Think about whether you would like a new design or theme for your garden. Is it time to add more shade or to plant native plants to encourage native wildlife into your outdoor space? Birds, bees, butterflies and other little creatures will do wonders for your garden by helping to pollinate veggies and gobble up pest insects. Native bee hotel, anyone? So when the rain pours and the wind howls, get online to do some research, plan your project and you’ll be ready for action when there’s a break in the clouds. - Article courtesy environment.sa.gov.au

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Floral art printing, this couple’s beautiful elopement memories were then completed with framing to complement both the photography and their style of home. FRAMING TO A T has been supplying quality, conservation framing since 1989. Visit us at one of our three locations in Melbourne with your art, photography, artful objects and ideas to create a custom framing solution at the counter with our design consultants.

Dried flowers are becoming more and more popular, especially among brides who want their bouquet to become a keepsake. In my opinion, drying your flowers gives you double the amount of use as just keeping them fresh. They can be used for crafts (pressed flowers), but they can also make lovely gifts and most commonly, be used as decor. So how does one dry a flower? The most common method is to hang and air dry. This is usually done for bouquets and larger flowers. Step 1: Remove all leaves from the stems of the flowers. Step 2: You can hang them individually or group them together in a bunch (tie with a rub-

ber band/string). Step 3: Attach them to a hanging stick, hook, or coat hanger (just has to be something that can hang and is strong enough to hold the flowers). You want to hang the flowers upside down. Step 4: Hang the flowers in a cool, dark place to dry out. Step 5: Leave the flowers to dry for a few weeks. A good indication that they are finished drying is if you can easily snap a stem. For smaller flowers you can also press them. You can do this by placing them in an old book or buying an actual flower press. You can research flower pressing more if this looks like something you would rather do than air drying. - By Camille Brandon

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By Danielle Kutchel A two-time breast cancer survivor from Berwick was among almost 500 people who took a walk to raise funds to fight the disease last month. Sharon McLean, a homeowner in the independent living community of Berwick Waters Lifestyle Community, raised over $900 for the cause and walked four kilometres in the Mother’s Day Classic in May. Ms McLean said the “personal aspect” of having survived breast cancer herself – and watching her daughter-in-law, Hayley, also battle and survive the beast – motivated her to sign up for the walk again. “For me, I feel like I’m doing something to help get more information out there,” she explained. She said she felt proud of herself for being able to walk that far, and proud of everyone in the village who supported her along the way. Ms McLean trained regularly for the event, walking around the Lifestyle Village she lives in every morning for around half an hour. She said walking with her good friend Wendy every day helped her to keep up the training too. The day of the Mother’s Day Classic itself was “really good”, she said, filled with people dressed to raise awareness of the cause. Ms McLean’s first cancer diagnosis came in 2009, just four days after the birth of her grandson. “That was really horrible,” she said. She had noticed a rippling pattern on her breast, and when she touched it, found a lump.

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Winter Arts Festival Sharon McLean, who raised over $900 for cancer research. Ms McLean went straight to the doctor and was soon undergoing treatment for the cancer. She went through chemotherapy, surgery to remove the lump and some lymph nodes and then six weeks of radiotherapy. Her family and close friend Maria stuck with her throughout and Sharon made it to the other side. But in 2018, another lump was found in her lymph node under the same arm that had been previously affected. She underwent another 12 months of treatment and said she has come out the other side now and is feeling well. She has an important message for people of any age: check your breasts regularly, both by looking at them in the mirror and feeling them, and book in for mammograms and ultrasounds when necessary. In Ms McLean’s case, these actions meant she was able to catch her cancer in time for treatment and be here to share her story.

The City of Casey’s Winter Arts Festival is back for 2021. A number of events are running each week, including open studios, exhibitions, performances and opportunities for visitors to create their own piece. The full program is available on the City of Casey’s website at https://www.casey.vic. gov.au/winter-arts-festival

Cranbourne Beanie Fest Come along for a showcase of beanies, berets, hats, patchwork, quilts and lots more craft at the Cranbourne Beanie Fest! Gold coin entry, Saturday 10 July 10am-4pm at 49-51 Cameron Street, Cranbourne. Tea, coffee and sausage sizzle on the day.

Diaspora, Psyche Respected contemporary artist John Young will present a survey of works spanning 17 years (2003 – 2019) at Bunjil Place Gallery from 26 June-12 September. Diaspora, Psyche brings together, for the first time, two cycles of work from Young’s celebrated Double Ground Paintings and recent History Projects. Free in the Bunjil Place Gallery from Saturday 26 June. 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.

On now at Bunjil Place Plaza as part of the Winter Arts Festival, visit for for an up-close encounter of a giant replica of the Earth’s Moon by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. 11am-9pm daily until Sunday 4 July.

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Term 3 Employability Skills (preaccredited) This Employability Skills course will cover everything you need to prepare you for your search for employment, like identifying your transferrable skills, how to look for jobs online and use of social networking sites, writing a resume and cover letter, addressing key selection criteria and preparing for interviews and getting ready to start work. Day: Wednesdays. Time: 10am to 12pm. Cost: $25 per term (membership fee of $6 per annum applies). Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre – 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. For enquiries and bookings contact the office - 9704 2781.

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Springs Wetland Reserve East Play· Berwick ground · Bill Hudson Reserve Playground · Bournevale Drive Reserve Playground · Fordholm Road Reserve Playground · Highfielde Avenue Reserve Playground · Hunt Club Reserve Playground · James Alexander Reserve Playground · Melville Park Playground · Merinda Park Playground · Norfolk Drive Reserve Playground · Tara Court Reserve Playground Over the coming year, each one will be fully refurbished with new equipment reflective of present-day needs and trends. Visit the Casey Conversations website to provide your feedback and be in with the chance to win one of 12 family passes to Myuna Farm. Winners will be announced via email on Friday 27 August. Submissions opened Monday 28 June and close Friday 23 July.

Warning on burn risks To mark Burns Awareness Month, Victorian firefighters have joined The Alfred to remind families not to take a break from fire safety around the home during the school holidays. More than a quarter of burns patients around the country are children or young teenagers, according to Monash University’s Burns Registry of Australia and New Zealand. Most of these burns occur in the kitchen or lounge room areas of the home, which are also areas where residential fires most commonly start in Victoria. CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said Burns Awareness Month is a timely reminder to take extra precautions while kids are around to prevent serious burns or devastating house fires. “While burns hazards and fire hazards can be different, we can help prevent either tragedy occurring by following some simple steps. “Always supervise children in the kitchen, keep them away from the stove and oven, and keep saucepan handles turned in. “When it comes to fireplaces, make sure you have a properly fitted fire screen. Matches should also be stored safely out of reach and children should never be left alone near candles. “Finally, make sure there is nothing within a metre of portable heaters, and ensure powered electrical appliances like hairdryers and laptops are not left on soft surfaces such as couches or beds.” Alfred Health Burns Nurse Practitioner Hana Menezes said 3,367 people were admitted to a burns service across Australia last financial year – continuing a worrying trend. “Unfortunately, we’ve been seeing this number increase steadily over the years 20 STAR NEWS

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Our frontline workers have joined forces for an important message this Burns Awareness Month. and it’s a trend we need to turn around,” she said. “Winter is just as dangerous as summer when it comes to potential burns. Scalds, cooking-related incidents and burns from winter warmers such as hot water bottles all rise during these months. “This can be easily reversed by taking a few safety precautions. Replace old or worn items such as hot water bottles and cooking equipment, and always remain vigilant around hot oils and surfaces. “A burn is an injury with life-long ramifications. It’s well worth taking a few moments to ensure it doesn’t happen to you.” In addition, the fire services are reminding Victorians to test their smoke alarms, and that the school holidays are an ideal time. Fire Rescue Commissioner Ken Block said: “It only takes a few minutes to test if your smoke alarm is in working order. “The best way to protect your family from fire is to install interconnected smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway and living area of your home.” “We encourage you to do so – smoke alarms proactively save lives.”

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Hu’s raring to go for Tokyo By Nick Creely Australian Table Tennis champion Heming Hu understands just what’s ahead of him at the Tokyo Olympic Games. On the world stage, he is ready to excite and represent Australia with pride. The 27-year-old from Dandenong feels as if the Rio 2016 experience will hold him in good stead, and has given him an extra tinge of confidence that he can make a significant impact for his country. Hu, who received his highest Men’s World Ranking of 66 in September last year, is simply counting down the days until the Table Tennis portion of the Games kicks off in Tokyo on Saturday 24 July. It’s a date to mark down for all local Olympic enthusiasts desperate to get a glimpse of one of the south-east most prized athletes. He bowed out in Rio 2016 in a 3-0 defeat alongside David Powell and Chris Yan to Hong Kong in the best of five-match series, and is relishing the prospect of giving it another crack with the national colours. “It’s a huge honour and a dream come true, especially a second time,” he told Star News. “The team is exactly the same players as last time, this time I can speak for myself and say that I am a far better player than five years ago and carry a lot more confidence going into these games than Rio 2016.” On the Rio Olympic Games, Hu said the experience will ensure he won’t be overawed by the occasion, but instead use it to remain level headed and focused. “It gives me mental preparation in what it’s going to feel like, what it’s going to look like, and what to expect,” he said. “Once I come into the match, it’ll be loveall, and anyone can win from there. Every point that’s won is gold.” The world has changed drastically since the 2016 games - largely due to the current Covid-19 pandemic - something Hu believes has been a catalyst in changing his mindset. With raw honesty, Hu said it’s been a wake-

Heming Hu is preparing for his second Olympic Games. up call for him personally. “From an athlete’s perspective with lockdowns and borders, it’s been really good for me personally,” he said of Covid’s impact on his career. “At the start of 2020, we had the Olympic trials and all of that, and in 2019 I was winning everything, I was the Australian Singles champion, and at the start of 2020 I was in an arrogant period of time, and nobody could tell me anything, my ego was super high. “And at the Olympic trials I played very, very badly - with that said, lockdown gave me the chance to work on the things that were really important. “It gave me the chance to do a lot of person-

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al development and do all the life things that I needed to do mentally. “I worked on my mindset heavily, and I came out of the lockdowns a much stronger person, and a much better player. I could finally try different equipment; I’ve got more strength, got different serves and am in much better physical shape.” While Hu has been busy training, both mentally and physically for the games, he admits that with a lack of game practice it’s been a challenge for not only himself, but all of the athletes looking to qualify for the Games. “It’s been one of the things from lockdown that hasn’t helped at all, we haven’t been able to get many matches at all,” he said.

“We’ve had small one day tournaments here and there, but nothing substantial, and nothing that goes for a week long or more. “In that part, it’s been a struggle - we’ve got the National Championships this week (on the Sunshine Coast) and I look forward to that.” Hu knows that these Olympics will be a different experience, with athletes to go into a bubble to ensure that the games go ahead without a hitch. “The bubble will be interesting - I haven’t thought about it’ll work, it’ll be tight with all these rules, but in today’s world it’s what you have to do,” he said. “I’m just grateful that the games are actually going ahead.” With the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games now just under a month away from kicking off, Hu spoke of the profound influence his family has had on his career and life. “I would love to thank my family, my brother, my parents,” he said. “My mother went to China with me when I was in Year 12 and she came with me, spent time away from the family to help me, cook for me and take care of me while I played Table Tennis full time and studied part time. “When I was 15, 16, my Dad used to work a full time, sometimes not even eat; drive me straight to the city for soccer practice with the national team, who were older than me and better than me. He did that for years. “And my brother also came to coach me at tournaments - he would pay for his own tickets interstate to coach me and support me. At a certain point I needed a high-level coach along the way to guide me. He took on extra players so I could have one hour with that coach. He paid for that. Without them nothing would be possible. “There are a lot of people to thank along the way, but without these three people this isn’t possible, they’ve cared the most on the core level.” The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games open on 23 July.

Plumbing a different path for the new life of Bryan By Peter Quilty Young Upper Beaconsfield breeder-ownertrainer Bryan Sykes, 25, has found his new path in life – greyhound racing. Late last year, Sykes gave up his job as a financial analyst for the Reece Group – Australia’s largest plumbing and bathroom supplies business – to concentrate on full-time training. “It (Reece) wasn’t working for me, so I thought I’d take a sabbatical,” Sykes said. Subsequently he has been unearthed as an amazing grassroots success story during the inaugural Pink Diamond series at Bendigo recently. Sykes took out last week’s Pink Diamond Veterans final (425m) with Ides Of Jebrynah ($11.00), collecting a $12,500 first prize and the $1875 breeder bonus. It was a carefully devised plan that came to fruition and made all the better as Sykes’ ‘old timer’ is approaching four-and-a-half years of age, the true veteran stage for a greyhound. Everything the greybeard did over the last couple of months was tailored around peaking at Bendigo. Ides Of Jebrynah (Feb ’17 Cosmic Rumble x Jebrynah Glory) notched his 22nd win (with 14 seconds and six thirds) from 54 starts and his stakes jumped to $61,370. “I couldn’t quite believe it for a few seconds,” Sykes said. “I was saying to myself, ‘was that him’… I thought, ‘holy crap, he’s won’. “He’d been trialling well, so I rated him a good chance if he got some clear air.” Sykes added that the Pink Diamond concept has been great for dogs like Ides Of Jebrynah and also the rank and file partici24 STAR NEWS

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Ide Of Jebrynah shows his opposition a clean pair of heels at Bendigo. 241924 pants of the sport. “It’s also helped me out a lot, it’s opened up a few breeding options,” he said. “And I’ll probably buy a van to replace the car and dog trailer.” However, Sykes has a good head on his shoulders and isn’t taking anything for granted. “I haven’t gone into this venture with long-term expectations,” he said. “Fortunately, I’ve got my past to fall back on, but ideally I’d prefer greyhounds than looking at data and numbers all day. “My ambition for the next decade is to fall into a small team of around 10 greyhounds. It’s a comfortable number for me.” So, that’s Sykes covered. But what’s in store for Ides Of Jebrynah? “I said I’d retire him if he won, and go

out on a high, but it’s not quite like going out after winning the Australian Cup,” Sykes quipped. “In my head, his racing days are over; however, there’s a temptation to keep him going as he loves racing. Regardless, I’ll either keep him as a pet or he’ll go into the Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP).” Those who know Sykes would say Ides Of Jebrynah’s Pink Diamond victory was consolation for a rollercoaster ride with his litter brother, Jebrynah. A massively talented sprinter, Jebrynah – who toppled retired superstar Whiskey Riot in a heat of a G1 Maturity Classic – unfortunately never got the opportunity to fulfil his potential. However, he did manage to win 21 races from only 35 starts. But the rational hasn’t bothered Sykes, who

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Local talent shines By Nick Creely There is no shortage of cricketing talent within the south east. Cricket Victoria has named its 2021/22 Under 19 representative male and female squads, with a total of 109 players selected as part of the Emerging Players Program. The players will get the chance to impress coaches and selectors from next month at the CitiPower Centre and the MCG with a number of training sessions, with players then in the running for the Under 19 National Championships to be held later this year, in Adelaide for the male and Perth for female. The 2021/22 Under 19 Male Victorian squad of 61 will be put through their paces by an incredible coaching group, which included Sheffield Shield winning coach Greg Shipperd, six-time Shield winner and ex-Australian international Cameron White, as well as ex-Sri Lankan champion Thilan Samaraweera. “We’re delighted to offer this development opportunity to what is a very talented group of young players,” Cricket Victoria’s manager of the Male Emerging Players program Tom Evans said. “After missing out on the National Championships last season, the return of the tournament will provide added incentive for the players and we look forward to selecting strong Vic Metro and Vic Country squads to represent our state in Adelaide.” The 2021/22 Under 19 Female Victorian squad will begin next month with specialist sessions, before the wider program begins in August. Sessions will also be held in regional areas to reduce the travel burden for players based in country areas. Emerging Richmond offie Reiley Mark has also been named in Cricket Victoria’s Male Emerging Performance Squad, designed for players not otherwise on state contracts but pushing hard to play state cricket. The youngster, hailing from Berwick in the DDCA, continues to develop strongly at Central Reserve, snaring eight wickets last season

Emerging Casey-South Melbourne all-rounder Harrish Kannan. 229859 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS at 29.38 in the Premier Cricket season, while also juggling that with commitments with Haileybury, where he starred with 23 wickets from just eight matches at an average of 12.35 He will form part of the 16-man squad that will train at the CitiPower Centre under the tutelage of Cricket Victoria coaches, with exAustralian and Victorian quick Clint McKay to coach the squad. Dandenong champ Emma Gallagher has also been given the honour of joining the Female Emerging Performance Squad. The premiership winning champ will form part of the 15-player squad that will train at the MCG from mid-July, in what is a crucial pathway from Premier Cricket to state opportunities. The highly popular Panther enjoyed a stel-

lar season in 2020/21 as her group won the Women’s Premier premiership, snaring 23 wickets including a stunning 6/12. Our local stars Male Dandenong - Angus Newman and Raheel Bostan Casey-South Melbourne - Evan Allaway, Harrish Kannan and Isaiah Jassal Richmond - Reiley Mark (Berwick) and Shobit Singh Melbourne - Nick Pastras (Berwick) Kingston Hawthorn - Sen Sathyajith (Cranbourne) Female Dandenong - Kethmi Ekanayake, Poppy Gardner and Uvindee Wijesena

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Cranny Cats scratch their way to victory Friday night was finals night of Social Wheelchair Softball at Casey Stadium. With only four teams in the competition there would be two semi-finals and then the grand final. The first semi-final was between the firstplaced and undefeated Cranny Cats and fourth-placed Narre Warren Rolling Thunder. The Cats proved why they were the team to beat this season with a very impressive offensive and defensive game. With no outs recorded across three innings and five homeruns, they amassed 77 runs and restricted the Rolling Thunder to just 12, advancing to their third grand final in a row. The second semi-final was between the second-placed Raptors and the third-placed Cobras. The Cobras had their best offensive game of the season scoring 42 runs in the first two innings. The Raptors also batted well to score 36 runs in the first two innings to trail by six. The third innings was crucial for both teams and the Raptors pitching and defence stepped up

a level, restricting the Cobras to just three runs. Young gun Tyler then got the Raptors batting innings off to a perfect start scoring a homerun (5 runs) after a few misthrows from the Cobras. The Raptors added a further 17 runs to win comfortably 53-45 and advance to their second grand final. The stage was set, with the grand final coming down to the Cranny Cats and the Raptors. Cranny Cats were out to finish the season undefeated, whilst the Raptors were looking for an upset. The Cats got off to a great start, scoring 18 runs and restricting the Raptors to just six. The second innings was more evenly matched with the Raptors restricting the Cats to 14 runs and then adding 12 runs to trail 32-18. The Raptors were looking to repeat their last inning semi-final efforts, but it wasn’t to be. The Cats had their best batting innings of the game, scoring 20 runs to put the game out of reach for the Raptors. The Cats again were too strong in defence,

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restricting the Raptors to eight runs to win very easily 52-26. Congratulations to Cranny Cats on being Premiers for a second time. Thanks to all teams for another great season of Indoor Social Wheelchair Softball. Special thanks to Softball Australia, Softball Victoria, Casey Stadium, game coordinator Richard Barrow and Softball Victoria’s game participation and development coordinators Tim Hatzi and Danielle Rigg. Indoor Social Wheelchair Softball is an all abilities and fully inclusive modified game of softball played in wheelchairs. A game consists of three innings per team and each team has 6-7 players. Every player gets to bat each innings and each base a player reaches is awarded a run. Teams are made up of mixed genders across all age groups and include players with and without disabilities. The start of Season-5 will be announced shortly. If you would like to register to play, you can contact Wheelchair Softball Australia on their website: www.wheelchairsoftballaustralia.org

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Scores for BDTA Tennis Saturday Osborne Shield Berwick 3.6.44 v Pakenham 0.2.37, Officer/Sandhurst 3.6:36 v Upper Beaconsfield 0.0.6, Harkaway 0.0:16 v Cranbourne 3.6.37, Beaconsfield 3.6:37 v Narre Warren 0.0.19. Rubbers 1 Berwick Blue 3.6.36 v Berwick Black 0.0.9, Fountain Gate 3 6:37 v Narre Warren 0.0.9, Cranbourne 0.1:27 v Beaconsfield 3.6.39, Bunyip 0.2:41v Berwick White3.6.46 Rubbers 2 Fountain Gate 0.1.30 v Officer 3.6.45, Harkaway White 0.0.3 v Harkaway Red 3.6.36, Beaconsfield 0.0.7 v Cranbourne 3.6.36, Narre Warren Bye Rubbers 3 Berwick 3.6.36 v Officer Blue 0.0.12, Officer White 1.2.21 v Beaconsfield Blue 2.4.34, Cranbourne forfeit to Pakenham, PRTC W/O Beaconsfield Gold Section 1 Berwick Blue 0.12 v Pakenham 8.48, Cranbourne Blue 3.33 v Cranbourne White 5.38, Narre Warren North 6.44 v Berwick White 2.20, Sandhurst Bye Section 2 Fountain Gate 5.37 v Harkaway 3.28, Narre Warren Gold 7.48 v Narre Warren Green 1.29, Narre Warren North 4.41v Berwick 4.35, Beaconhills (Pak) Bye Section 3 Narre Warren Gold 3.25v Officer 5.34, Narre Warren Green 2.29 v Narre Warren North 6.42, Cranbourne 3.32 v Clyde 5.42, Pakenham Bye Section 4 Berwick 7.45v Narre Warren South 1.17, Sandhurst 5.41 v Upper Beaconsfield 3.25, Clyde 4.35 v Cranbourne 4.36, Beaconsfield Bye Section 5 Beaconhills (Pak) Missing Results PRTC, Berwick White 4.40 v Gloucester 4.32, Narre Warren North 5.45v Berwick Blue 3.29, Cranbourne Bye Section 6 Berwick White 2.22 v Narre Warren 6.39, Pakenham 2.29 v Narre Warren North 6.47, Cranbourne 5.38 v Harkaway 3.30, Berwick Blue Bye Section 7 Beaconsfield 7.45 v Sandhurst 1.26, Officer 5.38 v Narre Warren North 3.31, Pakenham 8.48 v Clyde 0.27, Upper Beaconsfield Bye Sunday Section 8 Berwick Blue 3.27 v Cranbourne 5.38, Clyde Forfeit by PRTC, Narre Warren 4.29 v Tooradin 4.32, Beaconsfield 0.24 v Berwick White 8.50 Section 9 Berwick White 3.30 v Narre Warren South 5.39, Cranbourne 6.40 v Fountain Gate 2.23, Harkaway 1.19v Berwick Blue 7.45, Gloucester Bye Section 10 Fountain Gate 4.36 v PRTC 4.33. Narre Warren 3.30 v Cranbourne Officer 5.36, Beaconhills (Pak) Bye Section 11 Cranbourne White 5.36 v Sandhurst Blue 3.28, Sandhurst White 5.37 v Officer White 3.26, Officer Blue 2.26v Cranbourne Blue 6.41, Bunyip Bye Section 12-Dbl Berwick White 5.31 v Narre Warren South 1.27, Sandhurst Forfeit to Officer, Narre Warren Gold 5.32 v Narre Warren Green 1.16, Beaconsfield 2.30 v Berwick Blue 4.24 Section 13-Dbl Berwick 3.29 v Narre Warren South 3.29, Gloucester 1.23 v PRTC 5.33, Narre Warren 6.36 v Fountain Gate 0.11, Officer 1.19 v Clyde 5.32 Thursday, 1 July, 2021

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NEWS Local Scoreboard OUTER EAST PREMIER DIVISION Scores Beaconsfield 11.11 (77) v Upwey Tecoma 3.3 (21), Narre Warren 7.7 (49) v Cranbourne 7.9 (51), Pakenham 8.4 (52) v Woori Yallock 10.14 (74), Olinda Ferny Creek 18.10 (118) v Wandin 1.3 (9)

Ladder Beaconsfield 100 per cent, Cranbourne 83.3, Narre Warren 71.43, Olinda Ferny Creek 66.67, Pakenham 50, Woori Yallock 42.86, Upwey Tecoma 16.67, Doveton 16.67, Wandin 0

This week Cranbourne v Woori Yallock, Narre Warren v Beaconsfield, Upwey Tecoma v Olinda Ferny Creek, Wandin v Doveton

OUTER EAST DIVISION ONE Scores Berwick Springs 9.17 (71) v Belgrave 4.5 (29), Emerald 6.3 (39) v Mt Evelyn 8.13 (61), Gembrook Cockatoo 7.8 (50) v Seville 7.5 (47), Officer 9.11 (65) v Monbulk 5.9 (39)

Ladder Mt Evelyn 87.5 per cent, Monbulk 78.57, Gembrook Cockatoo 78.57, Officer 71.43, Emerald 42.86, Seville 42.86, Berwick Springs 28.57, Healesville 16.67, Belgrave 0

This week Berwick Springs v Officer, Gembrook Cockatoo v Emerald, Healesville v Belgrave, Seville v Mt Evelyn

EASTERN PREMIER DIVISION Scores South Croydon 16.12 (108) v Berwick 6.11 (47), Doncaster 7.9 (51) v Doncaster East 3.12 (30), Rowville 4.16 (40) v Balwyn 18.11 (119), Vermont 9.8 (62) v Blackburn 8.11 (59), North Ringwood 5.7 (37) v Noble Park 19.9 (123)

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Magpies fall short By Nick Creely Cranbourne picked up one of those wins that mean more than just the four points, in a twopoint thriller against the reigning premiers Narre Warren, 7.9 (51) to 7.7 (49). There was very little that separated the two powerhouses in the AFL Outer East Premier Division blockbuster – merely a burst of goals in the third term from the Eagles that spruiked the margin to 17 – in an absorbing battle between clubs that are proud, skilful and unflinching in their quest for success. The margin was level at half-time, before Steve O’Brien’s group kicked four goals to one in the third term to set the game up – sparked by excellent performances from Jordan Bertrand, Max Gearon, Bailey Buntine, and emerging star Corey Ellison, who was once again a commanding presence. As champion sides do, the Magpies stormed home, holding the Eagles goalless in the final stanza, kicking three goals but crucially couldn’t muster up the momentum to find another to sail through the big sticks. And Beaconsfield had too much toe for Upwey Tecoma, 11.11 (77) to 3.3 (21). With the Eagles’ big guns firing in Brandon White, Nick Battle, Sean Dwyer and Jafar Ocaa, as well as promising tall Harrison Coe also commanding, the Eagles did what it needed to do to keep their unbeaten season alive. Down at the glorious Mick Morland Reserve in Clyde North, Berwick Springs saluted its home fans for the first time with a 42-point win against Belgrave in Division 1, 9.17 (71) to 4.5 (29). For the first time the Titans could play in

its new, and outstanding ground, and while it took time to get going in a scrappy first half, Rodney Benstead’s side clicked into gear with an explosive performance, albeit with a bit of inaccuracy. In the Eastern Football League’s top flight, Berwick enters the half-way point of its first season in the Eastern Football League (EFL) Premier Division on Saturday when the Wickers hit the road to take on Noble Park at Pat Wright Oval. The Wickers will take a two-five record in their newest venture as a football club after a 61-point loss to second-placed South Croydon on the weekend. The Wicks were competitive early but, as has been the case on numerous occasions this season, they wasted their chances to match one of the best teams in the competition with some wayward kicking at goal in the second term. In Southern’s Division 2, Hampton Park, were outclassed by the Caulfield Bears at Koornang Park, 22.13 (145) to 6.6 (42). The Redbacks were never really in the contest after trailing by 32 points at quarter time, kicking just three goals to 14 in the remaining three quarters. In Division 3, Endeavour Hills were on song against the Doveton Eagles at Barry Simon Reserve, banking some valuable percentage along the way, 25.24 (174) to 4.2 (26), while Narre South Saints fell just short by 12 points to Black Rock, 10.11 (71) to 8.11 (59). In Division 4, Hallam outclassed Dandenong at Greaves Reserve, 18.13 (121) to 9.11 (65).

Vermont 85.71 per cent, South Croydon 75, Noble Park 75, Norwood 66.67, Balwyn 57.14, Blackburn 42.86, Doncaster 42.86, Doncaster East 28.57, Berwick 28.57, Rowville 28.57, North Ringwood 14.29

This week Noble Park v Berwick, Balwyn v Doncaster, Blackburn v North Ringwood, Norwood v South Croydon, Doncaster East v Vermont

SOUTHERN DIVISION 2 Scores Chelsea Heights 6.10 (46) v Springvale Districts 7.6 (48), Caulfield Bears 22.13 (145) v Hampton Park 6.6 (42), Hampton 2.6 (18) v East Brighton 13.19 (97), Keysborough 19.8 (122) v Murrumbeena 6.13 (49), Skye 11.11 (77) v Heatherton 6.11 (47)

Ladder Springvale Districts 36 points, East Brighton 28, Keysborough 28, Caulfield Bears 24, Skye 20, Hampton Park 20, Chelsea Heights 16, Heatherton 8, Hampton 0, Murrumbeena 0

This week Hampton v Heatherton, Hampton Park v Chelsea Heights, Springvale Districts v Skye, East Brighton v Keysborough, Murrumbeena v Caulfield Bears

SOUTHERN DIVISION 3 Scores Ashwood 19.12 (126) v South Mornington 4.10 (34), South Yarra 9.12 (66) v Clayton 13.5 (83), Black Rock 10.11 (71) v Narre South Saints 8.11 (59), Endeavour Hills 25.24 (174) v Doveton Eagles 4.2 (26)

Ladder Black Rock 32 points, Ashwood 28, Clayton 28, Narre South Saints 20, Endeavour Hills 20, South Yarra 8, South Mornington 8, Doveton Eagles 0

This week Doveton Eagles v Narre South Saints, South Mornington v Black Rock, Clayton v Ashwood, Endeavour Hills v South Yarra

SOUTHERN DIVISION 4 Scores Dandenong 9.11 (65) v Hallam 18.13 (121), Cerberus 9.9 (63) v Lyndale 6.9 (45), Frankston Dolphins 4.6 (30) v Lyndhurst 9.7 (61), Carrum Patterson Lakes 25.12 (162) v Moorabbin Kangaroos 3.9 (27)

Ladder Carrum Patterson Lakes 36 points, Lyndhurst 28, Cerberus 24, Hallam 24, Frankston Dolphins 16, Moorabbin Kangaroos 8, Dandenong 4, Lyndale 4

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This week Lyndhurst v Dandenong, Carrum Patterson Lakes v Frankston Dolphins, Moorabbin Kangaroos v Lyndale, Hallam v Cerberus

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A dominant day for Narre Warren netball By Nick Creely Narre Warren enjoyed a dominant day on the court, defeating rivals Cranbourne 55-42 and keeping touch with the top-of-the-table in the AFL Outer East’s Premier Division A Grade. The Magpies were at the top of their game, pulling away after an even first half to score 27-18 in the remaining two quarters to bank the important victory. Although it was a strong all-round perfor26 STAR NEWS

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mance, Brittany Mashado, Gabrielle Dwyer and Caitlin Stephens were in the best for the home side, while for the Eagles, Chelsea Harris, Alanah Hardy (32 goals) and Tiana Butler battled hard. In the remaining matches, Beaconsfield was far too strong for Upwey Tecoma in the 56-29 victory, while Berwick banked a 52-43 win against Doveton. In Division 1, Belgrave picked up its first win of the season, defeating Berwick Springs 38-36.

The Titans remained in the contest throughout the afternoon, with the two-goal deficit shaved to one at half-time, before the Magpies got on a roll to race out to an eightgoal lead at the final change. Despite some fightback with an 11-5 final term, the home side fell narrowly short. Charlie Brocks was the standout for the Titans, scoring 25 goals, while Lauren Stygall and Laura Walker both contributed strongly. Isabeau Hart (11 goals) also had some strong moments.

Scores Kilcunda Bass 6.7 (43) v Nar Nar Goon 14.11 (95), Bunyip 9.9 (63) v Tooradin-Dalmore 12.11 (83), Cora Lynn 14.9 (93) v Korumburra-Bena 10.10 (70), Phillip Island 11.15 (81) v Inverloch-Kongwak 6.11 (47), Garfield 13.16 (94) v Dalyston 6.9 (45), Warragul Industrials 13.10 (88) v Kooweerup 7.6 (48)

Ladder Phillip Island 32 points, Inverloch Kongwak 28, Nar Nar Goon 28, Tooradin-Dalmore 24, Garfield 24, Cora Lynn 24, Warragul Industrials 16, Bunyip 16, Kilcunda Bass 8, Korumburra-Bena 4, Kooweerup 4, Dalyston 4

This week Bunyip v Kilcunda Bass, Cora Lynn v Warragul Industrials, Kooweerup v Inverloch Kongwak, Korumburra-Bena v Phillip Island, Nar Nar Goon v Dalyston, Tooradin-Dalmore v Garfield

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