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Wind in their hair By Danielle Kutchel Once a month, a keen group of female mountain bikers meets at Lysterfield Park for a ride down the rocky, muddy trails. They’re the Lysty Chicks and they’d love for you to join them! For more, turn to page 13
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Marco’s is back When the call came through that a Covid-positive customer had entered his shop, Marco Ciavarella didn’t know where to turn. Mr Ciavarella, owner of Marco’s IGA in Narre Warren North, said it was devastating news. “I thought, ‘how the hell do I cope with it?’” he remembered. “I didn’t know which way to go or turn, left or right, but our priority was to close the doors down.”
And close them he did, on Wednesday 21 July. Staff who were there when the Covid case entered the store on Friday 16 July went into immediate quarantine and all staff were asked to get tested. So far, none have tested positive. Seventeen staff who were in store on that fateful Friday are currently seeing out the second half of their quarantine period. Seventy-six customers were sent into quarantine too.
After the store closed, deep cleaners stepped in to sanitise the site. Mr Ciavarella said the cleaning was conducted by a local company who were able to attend within mere hours to get the job done. Meanwhile, he provided the Department of Health with every piece of information he could, from QR codes to transaction records and staff clock-on details. And on Thursday 22 July, he got the news he was waiting for: the Department confirmed that he was able to reopen again.
It was a bit of a stretch to find staff, he admitted, with so many out of action in quarantine. But nevertheless, the store is operating again, albeit on reduced hours. Marco’s IGA is currently open from 7am to 7.30pm – and Mr Ciavarella can’t wait to see his customers step back through his doors. He said he wants to assure his customers that his IGA store is “totally clean and Covid clear”. “I want my customers to come back and feel safe,” he said. 12497981-NG23-21
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Tracey Matthies. 244360 Where is your dream holiday destination? Somewhere with good bike trails to cycle with my husband and our cycling friends, hopefully a local rock and roll dance group that just happens to be running a dance while we are there, and close enough to spend time with
my grandchildren. Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? I’m basically an introvert and am quite content with my own company, but I also enjoy spending time with people and getting to know them.
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The first athlete to represent Australia at the Olympics was a local! Edwin Flack was present at the first modern Olympics in Athens, Greece in 1896 where he took home gold in both the 800 metres and the 1500 metres, as well as a bronze medal in tennis doubles. He also competed in the marathon.
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The main symbol of the Olympic Games is the Olympic Rings. These rings represent the unity of the world’s five inhabited continents: Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Americas (treated as one continent for the purposes of the symbol).
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The Olympic mascot was introduced in 1968. The Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 had three mascots: Syd the duck-billed platypus, Olly the kookaburra and Millie the echidna. All three were chosen to represent Australian fauna as well as the water, air and earth. Their names were also symbolic: Syd was named for Sydney, Olly for the Olympics, and Millie for the new millennium.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I’m also a marriage celebrant so I get to share in couples’ special days. In fact, without me, it’s just a great party because my role includes the legal requirements of getting married. What are you most passionate about? My family, especially our grandchildren. I love watching them explore and learn as they grow up. Did you always want to become a journalist? No. Initially I wanted to be a nurse, but then discovered I wasn’t too good around blood. I started writing for a newspaper as an exchange student to Indiana, USA, where I was paid by the inch! What do you love about being a journalist? Learning about people and their stories. Everyone has a story to tell if you just dig deep enough. What was your most memorable moment? I traded Commonwealth Games lapel pins with the Queen’s Lady in Waiting at the 2006 Melbourne Games. I gave her an opening ceremony pin and she gave me a Scotland Yard police pin while we were waiting for Her Majesty to finish lunch in the athletes’ dining tent at the Athletes’ Village. I was a volunteer in the media unit - the only way I could ever represent Australia in a sporting event! What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? I listen to audiobooks while driving to and from work. I’ve just started listening to Duncan McNab’s book, The Ruby Princess. It all feels very close to home at the moment. How would you describe your fashion sense? Ha ha, you’re joking, right? If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Ha ha, you’re joking, right?
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By Danielle Kutchel Berwick was a shadow of its usual self during lockdown as residents obeyed health orders and stayed home to help combat Covid. Lockdown has now come to an end - but business owners are worried it’s not truly over. For more, turn to page 7 High St Berwick during lockdown five. 244591 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Lockdown eases, but Delta still looms By Danielle Kutchel Victoria’s lockdown ended on Tuesday night – but officials are warning the threat of Delta still looms over the state. Speaking on Tuesday 27 July, Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed the lockdown would end at 11.59pm that night with the five reasons to leave home removed. Schools reopened for all year levels on Wednesday 28 July and the five kilometre travel limit as well as the two hour limit on exercise were removed. Pubs, restaurants, cafes and bars were able to reopen for 100 people inside and 300 outside, with a density limit of one person per four square metres. Gyms also reopened with a similar density quotient, along with live music venues and dance classes. Community sport is also able to make a return. Public gatherings are limited to 10 people, with 50 people allowed at weddings and funerals. Retail and beauty and personal care opened in line with density limits, as did entertainment venues and community facilities. Masks are still required at all times, indoors and outdoors. The Authorised Worker List will no longer apply, meaning businesses and venues can reopen with capacity and density limits of one person per four square metres. Victoria will return to the rule that ‘if you can work from home, you should work from home’ but office workers will be able to return up to 25 per cent or up to 10 people, whichever is greater. Visitors to the home will not be allowed,
Narre Warren SES members were kept busy as wild weather lashed Casey overnight on Tuesday 27 July. Narre Warren SES controller Damian Burns said the unit received 25 calls up to midnight on Tuesday, with the first coming in at 6.11pm in Botanic Ridge. After that, members traversed the entire City of Casey, attending jobs in Berwick, Lynbrook, Doveton and Cranbourne in quick succession. Mr Burns said Harkaway, Endeavour Hills, Cranbourne and Cranbourne East were among the hardest hit. Elevated areas that catch the wind were also the site of a few issues, he said. The majority of the jobs were trees down on roads or properties. Between midnight and mid-afternoon on Wednesday 28 July, a further 35 calls had been received, Mr Burns said, with crews busy in the morning as residents made “early morning discoveries” when they got up to leave for work. A burst of rain in the morning also showed up a number of previously undiscovered roof leaks. And amongst it all there was a burst water pipe on Berwick-Cranbourne Road to boot. While the weather was certainly severe, he said it wasn’t as bad as the devastating storm that pummelled Victoria last month. Ausnet reported a number of power outages around Casey, including in Harkaway and Narre Warren East. However, it appeared that these had been cleared and power restored by early afternoon on Wednesday 28 July.
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Premier Daniel Andrews. 243047 however, with the Premier citing the higher risk of transmission in the home – as evidenced, he said, by the number of household contacts who had tested positive over the latest lockdown. Mr Andrews said the changes were “significant” and would be locked in for two weeks. But he added if it was possible to change the settings sooner, they would be adjusted. The Premier stressed the threat of Covid had not disappeared despite the changes. “It has not gone away,” he said. “It is under control, but it is in our country.”
He said he was grateful to Victorians for doing the right thing over the lockdown period. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said three things had gotten Victoria to this point: fast and thorough contact tracing, the lockdown, and a commitment to following the rules. “With each of those components working together we’re on the cusp of containing our second Delta outbreak,” he said. Victoria currently has 188 active cases of Covid. Seven people are in hospital, with two of those in ICU and one on a ventilator.
Two new exposure sites have been listed in Berwick. On Saturday 24 July the Department of Health updated its exposure site list with the following tier two sites: Eden Rise Village (Coles Mall) at 1 Oshea Road, Berwick - a case attended the venue on Wednesday 14 July from 9.25am-9.45am. TSG Eden Rise, shop 10/1 Oshea Road, Berwick - a case attended the venue on Wednesday 14 July from 9.25am9.45am. Each of these sites is a tier two, meaning anyone who attended at this time must get tested urgently and isolate until they have received a negative result.
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Call to join Casey panel The City of Casey is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from residents to join the council’s Community Selection Panel. The panel helps to assess and review award nominations and grant applications for a range of programs and initiatives. Open to Casey residents aged 18 and over, 50 residents will be selected to make up the panel, which will come together several times a year to discuss and recommend award nominees and winners, along with the allocation of grant funds. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff encouraged community members keen to play an active role in the community to apply. “Each year, council calls on the Community Selection Panel to help us select the worthy recipients of our annual awards’ programs, such as Australia Day Awards, Arts Awards and Environmental Awards, and to help allocate funds to local community groups and organisation,” Ms Duff said. “This is a great opportunity to influence
council decision making, participate in your community, share your skills, thoughts and knowledge, and gain a better understanding of some of the programs that council delivers.” To ensure balanced community representation on the panel, council is strongly encouraging applications from residents who are: Aged 18 to 25 years old. New residents. From cultural or linguistically diverse backgrounds. From Lyndhurst, Hampton Park, Lynbrook and Cranbourne. As a panel member, you will have flexibility to accept or decline invitations to participate based on your availability. To get involved, submit an EOI by 3pm on 23 August via the council’s online Smarty Grants portal.
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Readers share their Olympic thoughts The Toyko 2020 Olympic Games coverage began Friday 23 July and while Victoria struggled through lockdown 5.0, it appeared a lot of Star News readers have been enjoying watching. They shared what they are liking and disliking about the games so far. Head to page 25 to read more about how our local Olympic athletes are going. Kylie Squires I’ll be cheering for Laetisha Scanlan - my awesome cousin!! Local Berwick girl competing for GOLD!! Deon Perry Yes, have watched over 10 different sports so far. Vikki Millier Can’t get enough of it! There aren’t enough screens in our house to display all that I want to watch! Loving the hockey, surfing (GO SALLY), water polo, and of course the swimming. As of today I think I’ve cheered the loudest for Ariarne Titmus’ coach! That was a gold performance!! Sheryl Stokes Gran Love it watching every thing possible. I cry each time I see Ariarne Titmus win and everyone’s reaction. I love seeing the underdog getting up there. Also it’s a shame they have no crowds. Jayne Bissett-Hilsley Love the swimming!! I’ll be cheering for the Race Walker - Rebecca Henderson (our Ber-
wick girl) on Friday 6/8 competing for GOLD. Anna Angerer Not supporting the super spreader event. Nicole Mcintyre Little disappointing that the swimming finals are during the day... My six year old is choosing lots of sports to try! Tamara Bush Girls gymnastics. You go girls. I have my own little gymnast who is looking forward to Brisbane.
Lisa Kangur Not watching it. The Games should have been cancelled. Just wait till they come home, then Victoria will be heading for Lockdown 6.0. Magan Jordan I’ll watch anything with an Aussie, but love the swimming. Kim Fielding Not watching as much as I wanted too because of the number of ads and the fact that
we miss important moments. So frustrating. David Parlby All things cycling. It’s great to be able to see the mountain bikes this Olympics. Samantha Mac Cuaig Jumping channels, love the swimming and gymnastics , hockey’s been great. Watched a little cycling, canoeing and volleyball. Great presentation it’s lovely when they tell you little interesting things about the competitors and their countries. So many wonderful stories from struggle to success. Jonathan Austin I’m watching the badminton quite a lot, only seem to catch the group B heats however so I’m just cheering on Japan. Brett Wright A bunch of selfish athletes who could potentially bring back a worse stain of Covid into Australia and shut the whole country down AGAIN just for the sake of a medal. Aneta Arpas Mainly equestrian events, swimming and anything that is on at the time I hit the couch. Pam Miller I will watch it when swimming is over and athletics start. Heard enough of golden girls and kings lol. Shaara Lee Horin Gymnastics, swimming and canoe slalom.
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The Gippsland Jersey team conducted a drive-by service for people in Narre Warren.
No spilt milk tears By Shelby Brooks Rather than popping into the supermarket, people in Narre Warren have driven out to support a struggling Gippsland-based milk company over the weekend. Gippsland Jersey, who have a farm in Jindivick, realised they were stuck with about 4000 litres of milk and needed a quick solution before it expired. “It pretty much stemmed from cafes and shops that we supply pulling the pin on orders because of the lockdown,” Gippsland Jersey co-founder Steve Ronalds said.
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“Milk doesn’t have a long shelf life and we didn’t want it to go to waste. “Occasionally we do have leftover milk that we hand to people or businesses in need. But milk is hard to get rid of - we’re not the only milk company in the same position.” A call out on their social media promoted support for a drive-by idea. In less than 18 hours, Gippsland Jersey had arranged to visit Pakenham, Narre Warren and Wheelers Hill for people to pick up pre-purchased boxes of six two litre milk cartons. “We thought we’d go to a few different plac-
es [where] our milk usually isn’t easy to find,” Steve said. “We invited people to think outside the box, maybe they could give some to their friends, family, make ice cream or cheese or donate to someone or a cafe in need.” Co-founder Sallie Jones said she was overwhelmed by the support they had received. “I can’t believe what we were able to do,” she said. “People showed up with homemade biscuits, words of encouragement and big eye smiles on their masked faces.”
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Casey Highway Patrol officers nabbed six drivers for various traffic offences as part of a local operation targeting people attempting to avoid a random breath test bus in Hampton Park. On Friday 23 July, officers pulled over vehicles seen to be turning off the road before the bus. Among the drivers stopped was an unlicensed 25-year-old Heatherton man who recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.131. A 56-year-old Hampton Park man was also found to be driving whilst his licence was suspended. They will both face court at a later date. Meanwhile a 35-year-old Narre Warren man and 25-year-old Narre Warren South man were both issued infringement notices for unlicensed driving. A 20-year-old Berwick man was issued an infringement notice for failing to display P plates and a 22-year-old Dandenong North woman was issued an infringement notice for failure to carry a learner’s permit, failure to display L plates and failure to have an experienced driver.
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On Wednesday 21 July a story was shared to our Facebook page regarding the planned demolition of a building on Woods Street following a devastating fire last November. Here’s how our readers reacted online: Carole Ann: It was beyond repair. Shame but look forward to seeing it replaced and how the original materials will be used. Ally Croxie: Such a pity, a beautiful historic building council and their money always reigns. Leanne Chadwick: That is very sad for a historic building. Jason Mahony: In all fairness, the original Edwardian interior was destroyed in the fire and the current old looking facade only dates back to 1992. All in the the link. Mark Williams: The council better get ready because whatever goes there afterwards and the town don’t like it don’t be surprised if it doesn’t stay up for long….. Isla English: Shame.
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Don Jackson Dog Park will remain in the dark after a petition for lighting was turned down by Cardinia Council. A petition signed by 107 dog owners urged the council to install solar lighting within the Ahern Road reserve to provide additional safety measures for people who wanted to exercise their dogs between 5.30pm and 7.30pm in winter months. Cr Carol Ryan said in the meeting 19 July there was a “misconception” that lighting made spaces safer. “Some of the concerns of the petitions are about women and safety but lighting doesn’t actually promise it will be safer for women,” she said. “I also have to consider the rest of residents that live on the back of the reserve and some of
the concerns with dogs barking. “It could become a space for people to hang around of a night-time at that don’t need to be there.” Cr Stephanie Davies was the only councillor who disagreed. “I would like to see lights there,” she said. “I love the idea of the park being lit. I’m not suggesting it be on at midnight or 4am but I think it’s a good idea to extend the use in the cold long winter hours.” Council officers did not believe it was financially viable for lighting to be installed for approximately two hours per night, six months of the year at a cost of approximately $50k plus ongoing maintenance costs.
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Open, but still concerned By Danielle Kutchel Businesses are still reeling from lockdown five, even as the state begins to open up again. Ahead of the reopening, small businesses from across Casey and Cardinia came together in a Zoom forum hosted by Gembrook MP Brad Battin on Thursday 22 July to vent their concerns. Among them was Rasha, owner of Casey business Peridot Makeup. Makeup artists have been among the hardest hit cohorts throughout the pandemic – unable to work due to the cancellation of events under lockdown restrictions, as well as because of the close proximity to people in which they work. Speaking to Star News Group, Rasha said many small businesses would be considering whether to try and survive again, or just shut up shop forever. She’s among those faced with that difficult decision. “I would hate to do that. I’ve been doing makeup for 21 years so it’s in my blood,” she said. But despite the lack of income, her business has continued to incur costs throughout the five lockdowns – such as for replacements for expired products, even those that haven’t been opened. “You wonder how much more you can take because Covid is not going to go away in a hurry,” she mused. Special events – a makeup artist’s bread and butter – continue to be postponed or cancelled altogether, wreaking more havoc on Rasha’s bottom line. Another challenge has been the staged reopenings from lockdowns, where makeup artists are often amongst the last to be able to return to work. It’s gotten to the point where Rasha has
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taken on a second job because she hasn’t been able to guarantee a stable income from her own business. “I can’t rely on my makeup business anymore,” she said. “I need to have an income. I’m a single mum, I have to keep going.” Like other Casey businesses she was disappointed at the level of government support provided over lockdown. But she has been somewhat heartened this week with news that she can reopen immediately after the end of lockdown five.
“It feels great to know that I don’t have to wait a couple of weeks before I can reopen, but of course now it’s a matter of waiting to get the bookings flow in again which always takes time,” Rasha said. “Relieved, yes. Problem solved? No. “The next six months will determine whether I can continue operating or whether I have to shut down the business after 21 years.” Speaking after the forum, Mr Battin said he was concerned by the number of local business owners – around 30 per cent – who said they had considered or were considering walking away.
Pictures: SUPPLIED He said the State Government needed to listen to what small businesses need to keep going. “The message I heard loud and clear was small business want to be heard and not spoken to. They want a voice,” he said. “We will continue our call to locals to ‘Think Local, Support Local’ and we will do our best to promote this all across Casey and Cardina.” The State Government plans to unveil further small business support in the coming days, including a business continuity fund for businesses that remain impacted by the current Covid restrictions like density limits.
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MORE THAN JUST AVERAGE ACCOUNTANTS ENJOYING END OF FINANCIAL YEAR! 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. 1300 577 477 12505220-SN31-21
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Wood Street icon to go By Danielle Kutchel Cardinia Shire Council has approved a permit for the demolition of the fire-damaged former post office building in Beaconsfield. The property at 19-21 Wood Street – known in the community as the former home of restaurant OMy – was damaged extensively by fire on 13 November 2020. The building was also water damaged from the efforts of firefighters to save it. Its owners – an aunt-nephew duo – had asked for permission for the building to be demolished after spending thousands of dollars of their own money to review its prospects. A report in March 2021 by The Anthemion Group concluded that the building could not be saved, and that very little of the original Edwardian building actually remained. The property had undergone extensive remodelling and change since it was first constructed in around 1910, including a 1992 change that saw the removal of the original front-facing gabled part of the facade to make way for a new front wing. Only a few parts of the original building remain, such as the timber block-fronted facade, windows, eaves brackets and doorcase. The fire destroyed many of the building’s structural components, meaning any repair would essentially result in the building being demolished and rebuilt, a council report read. Additionally, it has been further damaged by squatters, with the building’s leadlight windows smashed and evidence of drug use in the vacated building. In April, prominent locals voiced their concerns about the proposed demolition, with Beaconsfield Progress Association president Graeme Taylor telling the Gazette there was “no reason” why the building could not be saved. The application to demolish the building
The former kitchen. 243942 came before a council town planning meeting on 7 June, but a decision by the council on the application was deferred for two months at the request of mayor Brett Owen. The decision was deferred pending a peer review of the March heritage assessment. A council officer’s report, tabled at that meeting, noted that although the building “contributes to the Wood Street Commercial and Civic Heritage Precinct, it is not individually significant”. The report further noted that the heritage overlay applies to the land on which the property is located, meaning the council could encourage future developers to construct a building that is “sympathetic” to the style of the precinct, and that uses salvageable materials from the fire-damaged original. The issue returned to council earlier than expected, at the ordinary council meeting on Monday 19 July.
Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS The officer’s report again recommended that the building be demolished, following an independent review of the site by Andronas Conservation Architecture which concurred with the findings of The Anthemion Group’s earlier assessment. The independent peer review cost the council $2000, according to Mayor Owen, however he said it was “fantastic…to give council some reassurance”. He described the fire as “devastating” and said it had caused “considerable damage”. “I would love to have seen some scope to ask the applicant to restore that, but both the independent peer review and a consultant and even council officers say it’s not possible to do so,” he said. At the council officer’s recommendation, an itemised list of items to be saved from the building would be provided, and a commemorative plaque would be installed to mark the
spot where the building once stood. Cr Owen moved an amendment to the council officer’s recommendation, that at least 14 days prior to the building’s demolition a heritage advisor be engaged to supervise the salvage and storage of the heritage-identified materials. The heritage advisor must “hold suitable qualifications and experience” to satisfy the council, and must direct the storage of the removed materials. Cr Owen’s amendment was seconded by Cr Tammy Radford. The decision was carried unanimously. The owners of the site, who wished to remain anonymous, welcomed the council’s decision. They said they had been through a challenging nine months, with financial struggles off the back of Covid compounded by the loss of the building, and their savings now depleted. The owners said the various assessments had proved there was no alternative but to demolish the building after the extensive damage it had suffered. They suggested the community’s ire was misguided, as most people would not understand the extent of the damage or the minimal amount of original material remaining in the building. They also criticised the council’s delay on making a decision on their demolition permit, which had contributed to the stress they had suffered. The owners accepted the conditions placed on the permit by the council, which they had anticipated. They expect it to be a “couple more months” before the building comes down, with potential objections to be raised by those in the community within the next 28 days prior to the permit being issued.
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Road plan is ticked off By Danielle Kutchel Residents of Casey want to see less congestion on the roads. That’s the overwhelming message received in response to a call for public consultation on the City of Casey’s Road Management Plan 2021. According to a council officer’s report, tabled at the Tuesday 20 July council meeting, 940 responses were received from the public during the consultation period in May-June, with the “majority of the feedback relating to congestion on Casey’s main arterial roads”. Unfortunately for residents, that’s outside the scope of the Road Management Plan. Instead, the plan sets out the standards, policies and management systems the City of Casey will use to maintain council roads. It also provides the council with a policy defence against civil liability claims that might be made in the event of an accident on a council road. The new plan was adopted at the council meeting and incorporates some small changes to the previous plan, which was approved in
The City of Casey has adopted a new Road Management Plan. 2017 and due for review. Some of the changes are purely terminology-based, such as amending VicRoads to Department of Transport. A more substantial change was made to
shared path maintenance, whereby the council has aligned the maintenance and inspection standards for designated shared paths with those of the footpath network. Bridge classification has been split into
road and pedestrian bridges, with the latter also divided into high and low priority. Sealed road line marking now forms a single category, and certain road bridges will have their hazard inspection intervals increase to 24 weeks, bringing them into line with VicRoads’ recommendations. In response to public feedback, the report noted “Council has responded by further increasing its advocacy with the Victorian Government for the duplication of up to eight kilometres of arterial road as well as a rail extension from Cranbourne to Clyde and increased bus services.” In moving the motion to adopt the plan, administrator Miguel Belmar said he was satisfied council officers had considered the submissions made by the public and had addressed their concerns. Administrator Cameron Boardman seconded the motion and said the new plan would provide consistency across road standards for the council. The plan would also ensure the council’s schedule of maintenance and upgrades was transparent and clear, he said.
Government extends secondary student support Secondary school students will have access to special consideration for their final results after another school year interrupted by Covid. The State Government has announced that the Consideration of Educational Disadvantage process for senior secondary students will continue in 2021, in light of continued disruptions to the school year. So far this year, students have had to return to remote learning three times. In a normal year, individual students are assessed for special consideration on a case by case basis – but the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority will again use the CED process to finalise VCE results for each and every student completing one or more VCE or scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence in 2021. Consistent with the approach in 2020, the process considers a range of data alongside exam results to calculate final VCE results - like the General Achievement Test (GAT), comparisons of performance across all assessments and schools and other learning data. The process will also include assessments of the individual impact of coronavirus on each student including school closures, direct impacts on student’ health, ongoing issues with remote learning and mental health challenges. According to the State Government, with so few Australians vaccinated and the Delta variant causing unprecedented situations right around the country, the CED process will ensure that every student is assessed fairly, with any disruptions to learning throughout the year factored into their results.
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Don’t rubbish our city By Danielle Kutchel A community-minded couple is urging residents to pick up their rubbish to keep Berwick beautiful. Hans and Ellie, long-time Berwick residents, are regular walkers around the Berwick High Street area, and are disappointed by the amount of rubbish they see while they’re out and about. They’re particularly concerned about the area around Berwick Marketplace and Adams Lane, where they say clumps of discarded waste of all sorts pop up regularly. And while they do their bit and pick up any litter that they see, they’ve questioned whether there are enough bins around the Berwick shopping precinct. The couple have asked other walkers to do as they do, and pick up the rubbish they see. Hans and Ellie said they’ve also enquired with Casey Council about installing bins in Adams Lane. The pair says Berwick would “be more pleasant” if there was no rubbish around. They believe residents and visitors to Berwick need to get into the mindset of disposing of rubbish properly. “Have a bit of pride,” Hans said. “We love our village, and we’re willing to do something to keep it clean.” The City of Casey’s manager of sustainability and waste, Michael Jansen, said the council was committed to keeping Casey’s public spaces clean. He said waste contractors undertake street cleaning every six weeks and empty bins daily so they don’t overflow. According to Mr Jansen, there were 21 public bins on council land around the Berwick Village Shopping Centre, which takes in both sides of the High Street. Hans and Ellie suggested having separate
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Rubbish in Adams Lane. recycling and general waste bins might encourage people to dispose of rubbish correctly, however, Mr Jansen said that might not necessarily be the case. “While we provide recycling bins in some council-owned spaces, such as sporting facilities, we have found that recycling bins in unsupervised settings such as shopping strips or parks have a high contamination rate,” he explained. “Many waste items get thrown in with re-
Picture: DANIELLE KUTCHEL cyclables resulting in the entire load being unrecyclable,” he said, adding that installing recycling bins in these areas would not be “feasible”. “Rubbish dumping and littering is illegal, and residents and business owners are encouraged to report issues with dumped rubbish or litter through our online litter report form or by calling council’s customer service, so we can investigate and respond quickly,” he added.
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Pivot for youth A program that helps turn young people away from offending has received a substantial funding boost from the State Government. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas has announced YSAS will receive $700,000 in funding for the extension of its Pivot program, which is offered at its Casey and Dandenong locations. The funding is part of the State Government’s Youth Crime Prevention Grants program, which received $4.4 million in the 2021-22 State Budget to extend projects across Victoria for an additional 12 months. The Pivot program supports young people from 14-24 who have repeatedly ended up in the justice system to get away from crime, improve their health and wellbeing and make a positive contribution to the community. Through intensive outreach-based case work, Pivot builds resilience and capacity in high-risk young people, reducing the risk factors that might push them towards crime. Pivot also helps their families learn how to provide support to their loved ones. Pivot workers assist young people to build skills, relationships and community connections through activities like therapy, crisis management and group work. Youth are engaged through coaching, mentoring, employment and education opportunities, all of which work to address the underlying causes of offending and steer them away from offending. The government’s funding means Pivot has begun supporting 27 young people across Casey, Greater Dandenong and Frankston City. Already, staff at YSAS are seeing broader community benefits for young people and their families who are involved in the program. Meanwhile, participants have told staff just how positive the experience has been for them – especially having a support to turn to in hard times. Between July 2017 and March 2021, Pivot supported 133 young people, giving them opportunities to overcome disadvantage. The wraparound service differs from traditional hard-line crime deterrents, but Pivot has been proven to improve engagement in school, employment and community connectedness. Participants have the chance to develop their motivation for change and build new skills and relationships more effectively than they would in the criminal justice system. “Pivot provides young people with the opportunities and support to overcome disadvantage and make a valuable contribution to community life,” YSAS chief executive officer Andrew Bruun explained. “By linking young people up with employment or training opportunities and providing intensive individual case work, we can meet the immediate needs of young people and their families, while keeping young people of our prison and Victorians safe.” The model has already been successful in Casey, Dandenong and Frankston, and has the potential to be replicated in the Shire of Cardinia, he said.
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The Pivot program helps deter young people from offending. “YSAS is proud of its programs, like Pivot, that take an empathetic and effective approach to crime prevention,” Mr Bruun added. Mr Maas said YSAS did “incredible work” with local youth. “Tackling crime in our community means tackling its root causes by making sure that young people stay engaged we’re ensuring that they are given pathways in life that help them
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flourish, rather than offend,” he said. “It is important that we make sure that those at risk have access to educational pathways, employment opportunities, and meaningful connections. “The YSAS PIVOT program and their fantastic mentors have changed the lives of many young people and this benefits the whole community.”
As Crime Stoppers Victoria ends a record-breaking year, the Victorian Government has extended its funding support for the non-profit organisation, providing $2.85 million over the next four years. Stella Smith, chief executive of Crime Stoppers Victoria, said the funding would provide significant support and reflected the importance of Crime Stoppers to the Victorian community. The 2020-21 financial year saw Victorians share unprecedented levels of information with Crime Stoppers that helped prevent and solve crime. The year saw an extra 1000 tips each month, resulting in 92,000 calls and online reports over the year - an increase of 14 per cent from the previous period. It has also been a record year for drug seizures as a result of tips to Crime Stoppers, with more than $82 million worth of drugs being taken off the streets. Calls relating to Covid breaches were directed to the Police Assistance Line, however, Crime Stoppers still received 2214 reports over the year. “We think as people spent more time at home, they perhaps had a stronger appreciation of community safety and they were also more likely to notice suspicious activity,” Ms Smith said. “This funding has enabled us to build on the awareness of crime prevention in the community through increased information resources, launching a new website and a crime reporting system that is available in 10 languages. “We are grateful to the Minister for Crime Prevention Natalie Hutchins and the Victorian Government for their continued support. The value this provides to a not-for-profit organisation cannot be overstated.” Ms Smith said the funding commitment would help Crime Stoppers to achieve its goal of a safer Victorian community. Across the 2020/21 financial year, Crime Stoppers recorded 92,003 tips from the Victorian public resulting in over 1023 arrests. More than 1.2 million tips to the organisation since it started in 1987 have resulted in 104,523 charges, 26,914 arrests and over $371 million in drugs, property and cash seized.
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Mud, sweat and gears By Danielle Kutchel It’s muddy, it’s fast, and it’s fun – but for women across the region, the Lysty Chicks mountain biking group is about so much more than just riding. Lysty Chicks encourages women to get on their bikes and have a go at the challenge and adventure that is mountain biking, all while forming strong bonds with friends from across Casey and beyond. Each month, the group meets for a ride through the wild trails of Lysterfield Park. They are divided into three categories of riders: a more capable group that will cover 20-25 kilometres in one ride, a beginners’ group for those still learning the ropes, and an interme-
diate relaxed group of women who are capable riders but want to enjoy a chat and a ride. Every group is supported with leaders trained to MTB Level 0 and in first aid should anything go wrong. For beginners, the group leaders will often take them back over a trail several times to ensure they feel comfortable. The ride is adapted to their needs. “It’s a really encouraging environment to step away from home, work and life as well as having fun on the bikes,” spokeswoman Sandy Parkinson said. She started in the group as a beginner and is now the club president and one of the ride organisers.
Originally a road cyclist, Ms Parkinson said when she first moved to Melbourne she was nervous about hitting the roads and decided to give mountain biking a go instead. Her first foray was at Lysterfield, and she’s never looked back. Over her time with the Lysty Chicks group she’s formed firm friendships with other women over their shared interest in riding. “I think you’d be hard pressed to find any women who don’t make friends in this sport because of the group ride,” she said. After each ride, members will stop at a nearby cafe, giving them more opportunities to sit and chat and become friends. Ms Parkinson said while mountain biking
was traditionally a male-dominated sport, the club planned to change that. “Women really want to get involved in this,” she said, citing the club’s enthusiastic members. In fact, other cycling and riding clubs are taking a leaf out of the Lysty Chicks book with targeted trail rides for women. “Women need a supportive environment where they have a group to encourage them,” Ms Parkinson said. “It’s motivation to get out on the bikes and meet someone.” Anyone interested in joining Lysty Chicks can find the group on Facebook for details of the next monthly ride, or visit lysterfieldmtb. com/
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Rex name shame By Mitchell Clarke Almost one year since alleged corruption was exposed within the City of Casey, a former councillor is still fighting to clear his name. Former Springfield Ward councillor Rex Flannery, who resigned as deputy mayor just days before the State Government sensationally sacked the entire council in February 2020, says the events of the past 12 months are still “eating” him up. He has now officially requested that his name is removed from both a councillor honour board in the customer service centre and a wall plaque in Bunjil Place. “I have never had any involvement into this alleged corruption scandal and therefore I do not wish to have my name associated with past or former councillors who may have brought our City of Casey into disrepute,” he told Star News. “People look at your name and they see that you’re from Casey Council and immediately they put you in that same mould, which couldn’t be further than the truth. “It’s just horrible to have been a councillor in that term. It gives you a sickening feeling in your gut and now I have to live with that.“ Mr Flannery argues his name should never have been placed on the plaque celebrating the $126 million Bunjil development because at the time he didn’t support the project. “I guess I’ve eaten a little bit of humble pie with Bunjil Place. I’ve been able to see the value that place brings to the community but at the time I was against the development and I wasn’t once consulted (about having my name included),” he said. He also claims former ex-ward partner, Sam Aziz, stated to him that he “wished he never had my name added to the plaque”. “That was the only time I agreed with him,” Mr Flannery said. While Mr Flannery hasn’t accused any former councillor of committing wrongdoing, he said anyone found guilty from the IBAC hearing should immediately have their honours stripped. “They need to have their plaques removed
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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said. “They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.” Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.
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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said. Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said. “I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way
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Thrive Berwick launches Stockland has announced the commencement of its first land lease community in Victoria, Thrive Berwick in Melbourne’s south-east, with strong early interest from buyers as the project marks its official sales launch. The $89 million Thrive Berwick, the second lifestyle community to be launched by Stockland for the growing over-50s market, will offer 175 homes and resort-style community facilities, located close to cafes, restaurants, shops and public transport. Stockland General Manager of Land Lease Communities, Kingsley Andrew, said: “The lifestyle community model allows customers to purchase their new home outright with no entry or exit fees, and pay a site rental fee which covers council rates, and includes access to community facilities for all homeowners. “Thrive Berwick will offer affordable homes architecturally designed for active over-50s who are keen to downsize and free up capital to enjoy their lifestyle. “The average cost of a home in Thrive Berwick will be around 15 per cent less than the catchment median - so approximately $160,000 less than a comparable standalone house in the surrounding suburbs. “We’ve received strong sales enquiries and accepted a number of deposits having only officially launched sales less than a month ago, which demonstrates great customer feedback.” Located 48 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD and close to the Princes Freeway, Thrive Berwick is set within beautiful natural reserve, lakes and green open spaces in the masterplanned community of Minta, with safe access to kilometres of landscaped pathways. There is a range of architecturally designed, low-maintenance homes to choose from, including four site configurations, 10 floor plans and three facades; all generously sized, thoughtfully appointed and built to flow seamlessly from private yard space, through openplan living areas and out onto the front patio areas. Each home also comes with a 6 Star Energy
Thrive Berwick is set within beautiful natural reserve, lakes and green open spaces in the masterplanned community of Minta, with safe access to kilometres of landscaped pathways. Rating, passive solar design considerations, and the option to upgrade to solar - to help homeowners cut down on energy costs. The hub of the community will be the clubhouse, where like-minded residents can enjoy all the social, wellness and creative spaces on offer, such as a cinema, indoor heated swimming pool, billiard room, lounge and dining room, outdoor alfresco and barbecue areas, pizza oven, spa and gym, yoga retreat, community garden, arts and crafts centre, bowling
green, pickleball and croquet court, a workshop, kitchen and bar, and even be a dedicated dog wash. Kerry Balci, Project Director at Stockland, said: “Thrive Berwick complements the mix of detached and medium-density housing on offer at Minta, and provides over-50s with a great new living option in the highly sought-after neighbourhood of Berwick. “We’re really pleased with customer interest in Minta with more than 600 people already
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The incoming president of Narre Warren’s Inner Wheel Club is looking forward to a year of promoting friendship and service to the community. Linda Wallace, who has just taken over from outgoing president Marg Sansom AM, said she already has a number of plans for her term at the helm. She’ll be leading a group of 44 women in charitable activities and social outings over the next year. Having been a member of Inner Wheel Narre Warren for about seven years, Ms Wallace said she knows the value of the friendships the volunteers make with one another. “Our key role is friendship – it’s key to maintain friendship and support one another during difficult times,” she explained. Over the pandemic, members have kept in touch with each other over Zoom, Facebook and over the phone, ensuring no one gets left behind. Currently, the group holds monthly nighttime meetings – in person when Covid permits – but Ms Wallace said she planned to propose to the committee to hold extraordinary meetings throughout the year during the day, to open the club up to those who are unable to attend at night. Another passion of Ms Wallace’s is support-
ing young girls studying STEM. She’s in talks with a local school to explore ways to encourage more girls to pursue their STEM dreams in higher education. This would fit with the international Inner Wheel theme for the coming year, which is ‘strong women, stronger world’. “Supporting women in STEM is important because it has always been a male-dominated area,” Ms Wallace explained. “We need more young women pursuing their dreams.” Ms Wallace said she would also focus on increasing the club’s membership, especially amongst younger women. She said joining Inner Wheel was a great opportunity to make lifelong friendships with like-minded women and said the club opened up “a whole new world” for her. The former nurse said she was committed to giving back to the community, and Inner Wheel provided her with an opportunity to do so, in her own time. She encouraged anyone interested in joining Inner Wheel to think about what they could contribute to their community, and said members were able to commit as much of their time as they could spare. “We’re grateful for every little bit of help,” she said. To find out more or join Inner Wheel Narre Warren, email lwal9951@bigpond.net.au
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Five tips for managing cash in your business I have cited in previous articles: “Turnover is Vanity” “Profit is Sanity” “Cash is Reality” This emphasises the importance of cash for a business, but what do you do if you find yourself running out? In this article, I will share five key activities designed to keep your business cash positive which I am hoping will be especially useful given the impact of COVID lockdowns. 1. Determine why you are running out. The first thing to do is understand what is happening and why. Is this a short-term problem or one that has been happening for a while? You can check this simply by pulling out your bank statements over the past six-12 months and simply entering in the ending balance for each month. Look at the trend - if you have been relatively stable over this time, what has changed recently but if you have been in gradual decline, the time to act is now and so…… 2. Minimise expenses. Ideally you have a budget so you can track actual vs budget income and expenses and see where there have been deviations (easier if you are using an online system such as Xero or MYOB). If not, you will need to review current and past bank statements to understand what has been going out. Take a critical look at every single expense item and see what you can stop or reduce spending on. 3. Raise income Keep track of what you are owed (debtors) and actively follow up to collect as much as you can even if just part-payments. Review your existing stock and see what could be converted to cash immediately. Consider offering customers preferential pricing options for upfront cash payments.
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH 4. Create a cash-flow forecast If things are tight now, it is important to look ahead and see what is likely to happen over the coming weeks (not months, it’s too far out). Create a cash-budget in which you list by week what payments will be coming in and what expenses will be going out. It is important to note that this is not the same as a Profit & Loss budget since your forecast must include GST on all items and also factor in outgoing tax payments such as BAS, IAS and PAYG etc. 5. Get external assistance As a business, you are likely to have financial obligations such as interest payments for loans, ATO commitments, rental payments, bills for heating, lighting and communications. Typically all these organisations and government bodies will be very understanding of your situation providing you communicate to them in advance. Let them know you are having difficulties and see if you can arrange a payment plan that enables you to pay back the owed amounts over a longer period. Banks and the ATO are especially responsive to this. Finally, there are a lot of very low interest bank loans available right now, see if you can access any of these. Ian Ash ACC, AInstIB Managing Director OrgMent Business Solutions - ombs.com.au
Kool Kidz for families Maria Dimoulas and Janette Karavatis are the mother and daughter team behind Kool Kidz Narre Warren. Both women love children and realised a long-held dream when the doors of Kool Kidz Narre Warren opened in February 2019. “We are a family-run business, looking after your family,” Janette said. Maria has a degree in early childhood education and a post-graduate qualification in teaching children with special needs. She has extensive experience as a kindergarten teacher working at numerous childcare centres over 15 years. Janette has also worked in childcare for more than a decade. Staff work with children across seven class rooms - two baby rooms, three toddler rooms and two kinder rooms. All the rooms have access to spacious outdoor areas and there are dedicated sleep areas and a separate kitchen. A feature of the centre is the earth room where children have lunch along with incursions and special learning experiences. Janette and Maria looked at various childcare models before settling on Kool Kidz. “The standards are so high in terms of the curriculum and the support we receive from the franchise,” Janette explained. Kool Kidz Narre Warren has capacity for 130
Kool Kidz Childcare Centre has now introduced a music and language program. children and offers the Kool Beginnings Curriculum as well as a Little Sports Heroes program. Janette and Maria have also introduced a music and language program. Kool Kidz Narre Warren caters for children from six weeks to six years old. It is open week days from 6.30am to 6.30pm at 17 Cranbourne Road, Narre Warren. Phone 9705 1532. 12505566-CG31-21
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Dressing local men Since 1985, Harry’s Clothing has been the men’s cloth-ier with a service like no otherYears of experience show as staff know most of their customers’ sizing by memory. The best styles by each season are selected by hand, including men’s urban, fashion and dress clothing. The store also stocks accessories such as wallets, bags, cuf-flinks and shoes. Labels include Elwood, Industrie, Politix, Eddie Wood, Nena and Pasadena, Kiss Chac-
ey, ETO jeans, AK Demire, Sergio Alvajee, Lee Rider, John Lennon, Billie, Ferrancini, Windsor Smith, Florsheim and many more in store. Harry’s also caters for formal wear and weddings. Come and see the team at Harry’s for all your fashion needs.Open seven days a week at 9 Loveridge Walk, Ber-wick. Call 9796 2777 or visit harrysclothing.com. au
While talk of businesses closing scares people into thinking retail is slowly dying, Casey Central Shopping Centre is here to save the day and keep those thoughts from creeping in. In the last few months, five new retail stores have opened across the centre, in food, sportswear, floristry and optometry adding to the already amazing variety of stores. First on that list is Intersport, a familyrun business located opposite Kmart, offering all the best branded sports gear. Casey Florist has opened near Coles to provide you with the most beautiful and elegant flower arrangements, indoor plants and a selection of gifts. If it’s time to get your eyes tested again, then the new Specsavers store at Casey Central is your best bet. With staff ready to help with contact lens assessments, fitness to drive assessments, children’s eyecare and with 3D scanning technology (OCT) onsite, you won’t go a day longer than you need to with vision concerns. Bubble tea has been rising in popularity and now locals can enjoy the sweet, sweet taste of it in the heart of Narre Warren. Mr Panda is on hand to put an end to those cravings with an array of bubble teas on the menu. And last but not least, Han’s Sushi is the place to go for lunch, dinner or a snack. They’ve got all your sushi tastes covered. Marketing manager Rebecca Owen said retailers were still really hopeful that once shoppers can return to normal, things will pick up again, but shops are still thriving. “Casey Central has traded quite well be-
Mr Panda staff are ready and waiting to brew your next bubble tea. 244615 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS cause of the stronghold the centre has in the community,” Ms Owen said. When it comes to Covid, Ms Owen said even though the centre could only open for trade of essential services, it has almost become routine and the businesses that cannot open were being supported. “We’re used to it. We’re getting on with business and supporting people where we can.” Ms Owen was pleased the new retailers at Casey Central were from all different categories of businesses because it showed people that not just one area of trade was flourishing while others were falling behind. New businesses are popping up everywhere and Ms Owen was glad people had chosen to open their stores at Casey Central to give customers a more rounded experience of shopping.
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New animal dream house By Cam Lucadou-Wells After years of anticipation, Australian Animal Protection Society finally moved into its stateof-the-art home. The gleaming new facility is built for purpose on a 15-acre industrial plot just off Perry Road, Keysborough. It features a shelter for dog, cat and ‘pocket pet’ adoptions, veterinary clinic, cat ‘retirement home’, reception, offices, puppy school, opp shop and dog grooming facility. Since 2018, the AAPS had been enduring temporary digs in a former distillery in Dandenong South. The AAPS now has capacity to help more animals – up to 20 dogs and 140 cats in the shelter - as well as to raise more funds to sustain the not-for-profit charity. Unfortunately with just a few days notice, the AAPS had to postpone its grand public open day on 18 July due to the latest Covid-19 lockdown. At a launch, general manager Megan Seccull paid tribute to the passionate and committed staff and volunteers whose ethos was ‘every animal’s life was worth saving’. “We love them all.” Recently, vets saved a dying kitten ‘Bear’ callously left in a box at the side of the road. Vets treated her, staff cared for her at their homes before she was found an adopted residence. AAPS vet Moraya told of vets treating litters
The new home for the Australian Animal Protection Society. 244246 of kittens born without eyelids. AAPS fundraised for special equipment and trained its team to perform the surgeries. One day, Moraya was called in to euthanise a critically-injured dog Trixie who had been savaged by another dog. The patient’s leg was just “hanging on” and she was in a condition of “skin and bones”. Moraya instead decided to save Trixie’s leg
and ultimately to save her life. Cat co-ordinator Julie told of the rescue of five ill, filthy, worm-ridden and terrified cats who had been living in the streets. A kind stranger had trapped them in cat traps and brought them into the shelter. “Many would have given up on them. But we were willing to put the work in.” The AAPS has plans for stage 2 works on the
site to further expand its animal welfare services. The society accepts all animals for care including native animals, reptiles, birds and farm animals. Without ongoing government funding, it relies on community volunteers, donations and fund-raising. Details: aaps.org.au
late afternoon and evening yoga classes. Computer training for beginners in small classes at a gentle pace. Children’s after school art class will teach your child colour, form, structures and patterns in fun and creative weekly classes. Adult art class will teach you methods and approaches to assist your artistic expression. Ukulele for beginners, group jams and workshops beginners and experienced players are welcome to join Balla Balla Ukes. Balla Balla Friendship Circle - why sit home alone when you can join others for a cuppa, company, conversation and friendship? Booking is essential for all programs and activities by contacting Balla Balla Community Centre on 5990 0900 or email admin@ballaballa.com.au
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Berwick Evening VIEW Club Covid permitting, the Berwick Evening VIEW Club’s next meeting will be held on Monday 16 August at 6pm for a 6.30pm start. June Michaels from The Smith Family in Dandenong will be giving a talk about how the club’s Student Sponsorship works. This is a chance to better understand what the VIEW club’s sponsorship of students does. Meeting to be held at The Hill Restaurant Berwick, bookings are required by Thursday 12 August to Jan Whitaker on 9705 9009.
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Join your community choir Voices of Casey are continuing to rehearse throughout the snap lockdown. When choirs restrict in-person meetings, the choir rehearses over Zoom. On Zoom the choir is split into two ‘rooms’ to make rehearsing easier and allow ongoing interaction. If you’re looking for a new hobby, a chance to practise your singing or a place to make new friends, why not join Voices of Casey - it’s Covid-safe! Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 7pm till 9.30pm at Fiddlers Green in Berwick (when allowed in-person), or otherwise over Zoom. For more information contact Paulien on
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Winter Arts Festival 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 casey.vic.gov.au/winterarts-festival
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Cranbourne University of the Third Age (U3A) Make the most of your retirement - your third age! Tutors waiting to teach art using various mediums. A variety of crafts including knitting, sewing, card making, calligraphy and parchment craft can be taught or assistance given. iPhone and tablet tuition available. Chess and card games, line dancing, table tennis and cycling groups welcome you. Want to learn the guitar, ukulele or keyboard? French and Italian classes. We can help. Players wanted for Mahjong and Bridge. Get active for a healthy third age. Classes recommence on Monday 12 July. For more information visit u3acranbourne.org. au or call Marge 0410 304 308.
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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.
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Learn/refresh basic computer skills like introduction to computers, internet applications, MS Office, creating spreadsheets and creating simple budgets and presentations. Days: Thursdays. Time: 10am to 12.30pm. Cost: $25 per term (membership fee of $6 per annum applies). Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre, 89-101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. For enquires and bookings contact the office – 9704 2781.
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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 transferable 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 noon. Cost: $25 per term (membership fee of $6 per annum applies). Venue: Oakgrove Community Centre – 89101 Oakgrove Drive, Narre Warren South. For enquiries and bookings contact the office 9704 2781.
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Camera clubs snap-off Pakenham Camera Club has captured a thrilling “Tri Club” competition win in its annual event with the Berwick Viewfinders and Frankston Photographic Clubs. In the 14th year of this high calibre event, this the first time the extremely strong Frankston group has been knocked off the top rung. And just once have they been forced to share the spoils, three years ago with Pakenham. Competing in an abbreviated event due to Covid-19 restrictions (no print comps), clubs were vying for points in four digital sections - Novice Colour and Monochrome together with Open Colour and Monochrome. When everything was said, done and displayed the PCC claimed a tight victory with 372 points from Frankston 370 with Berwick just one point further back on 369. Oh so very tight! The foundation of the Pakenham win was laid in the Open Digital Colour section with the club capturing all three podium positions. Four other entries received highly commended honours. Robyn Lakeman showed the way in this sector taking first place with her image “The Last Of The Autumn Leaves”, that led the judge, Tony Harding, to observe: “Beautiful, very moody image. Striking contrast between the strong orange coloured leaves, the misty grey sky and the darker tree trunks. The image is very sharp in all its detail and exhibits a strong
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leading line. Congratulations”. Robyn also collected second placing with “Monument Valley”. Maria Bastin with “Out West” secured third place while Karen Gunn, Linda Brown, Michael Bath and Susan Sventek received the Highly Commended awards. Open Digital Monochrome saw Jenni Tanner “Coffee Rings”, Maria Bastin “Black Cockatoo” and Wayne Gunn “Airborne” also received Highly Commended certificates. Kaye Armstrong was the club’s other major placing when her aerial image “Lake Eyre Spring” obtained second placing in the Novice Colour section. The judge noted: “An aerial assumedly with an abstract feel. I would maybe give the colours and textures a bit more contrast (and try dehaze if you use Photoshop or Light Room). Appealing textures and patterning - Good Capture”. Harry Jenson “Stone Bridge”, Helene Hudson “Pot Of Tea” and Leanne Satherley with “Fruit all chimed in with Highly Commendeds in this section as did Rick Roberts entry “Wild” in Novice Monochrome. Club President Noel Bunce said: “While we should all rejoice and enjoy our win we can’t afford to be complacent. With just three points separating the three combatants over four sections the competition is extreme”. He also noted that Berwick won one category and runners-up Frankston actually won two!
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An Australasian swamphen treads the grassy banks. 244720
A male superb fairy wren in non-breeding plumage. 244720
The wetlands filled to near 1.7 metres deep at its banks. 244720
A yellow-tailed black cockatoo perches above the flood plain. 244720
Creek wetlands run wild Dandenong Wetlands were full to the brim with the bounty of recent rains. Photographer GARY SISSONS captured the scenes of a swelling Dandenong Creek and surrounding wetlands near Heatherton and Stud roads. The natural wonders are one of Greater Dandenong’s many alluring option for Covid-lockdown walks. But the images are also a timely reminder for families, especially with young children, to stay well away from the dangerously fastflowing creek.
A New Holland honeyeater in a she-oak. 244720
The creek’s waters lap just below Heatherton Road bridge. 244720
Beware of Dandenong Creek’s fast-flowing waters. 244720
A boardwalk and viewing platform. 244720
The ‘letter-box’ view from Dandenong Wetlands’ bird hide. 244720
The bird hide nestled on the edge of Dandenong Wetlands. 244720
A Pacific black duck splashes out. 244720
An Australasian darter stretches out. 244720
A pair of chestnut teals. 244720
Dandenong Creek bursts its banks. 244720
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Bec’s striding to Tokyo By Nick Creely When Narre Warren racewalker Bec Henderson crosses that Olympic line to represent Australia, there will be an army of support behind her cheering every single moment. The 20-year-old will take part in her first Olympic Games in the Women’s 20km race walk as part of Australia’s Athletics team on Friday 6 August. After years of dedication, hard-work and navigating the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s just reward for one of the country’s most exciting prospects. “I couldn’t be more excited to represent my country at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, with the hope of making my country proud,” she told Star News Group. “While I am nervous, I have worked so hard to get to where I am today and it’s such a great feeling knowing that all my hard work has paid off.” While Henderson will ply her trade in the race walk event, the rising young star is also an exceptional swimmer having grown up entranced by sport and its vast array of opportunities, as well in Triathlon. “I have always loved sport and joined Little Athletics at a young age for a bit of fun,” she said. “Admittedly, I wasn’t very good at first and always came last, but I persevered and eventually won my first race, which led me to continue onto training in race walks. “While I always loved competing in athletics, I loved my swimming too. Having learnt at my local swim school, Kingswim Narre Warren, I went on to place fourth in the 10km Open Water Nationals, but was unable to get to Adelaide for the 2021 trials due to restrictions, which was tough.” Henderson - a noted endurance athlete who will only get better - represented Australia at just 16 in the 2018 World Race Walking Championships in China, placing 16th in the 42-person event. After building on her time, which was under 49 minutes for the 10km walk in 2019, Covid shutdown competition worldwide in 2020 just as she looked to be ready to dominate. On restrictions imposed by Covid-19, Henderson admitted that times have been tough in athletics, but was just thankful for the support around her to help keep her grounded and focused on what was ahead.
Narre Warren racewalker Bec Henderson is set for her Olympic debut. “It was really tough to stay motivated throughout the pandemic and the multiple restrictions,” she said. “But, I really owe it to my family, friends and coach who continued to push me and provide me with the support I needed to continue beating my own personal bests, when I wasn’t able to compete against others.” While competition has been scarce through the pandemic, Henderson has seen the silver linings of the delay in the Olympics and the World Athletics U20 Championships. “You can improve so much in a year, so I decided that rather than being disappointed, I would use this opportunity to ensure I was ready to compete on the world stage,” she explained. “Now, I can proudly say that I’ll be representing Australia in green and gold when I compete at Tokyo.” In the midst of all Henderson training, the rising star is well connected to her local com-
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munity as a swimming instructor for Kingswim, recognising where she’s come from and giving back. “I really love working at Kingswim, everyone has been so supportive, from my students and their parents, to my fellow colleagues and the wider community,” she said. “Having learnt to swim at Kingswim as a child, it’s been great to inspire my students and see the future generation learn and grow in such a supportive environment.” Kingswim Narre Warren centre manager Scott Brown said the community was incredibly proud of their local product. “We couldn’t be prouder of Bec as she represents Australia at the Tokyo Olympics and it is fantastic to see how she has nurtured and inspired her students here at Kingswim Narre Warren,” he said. “Having Bec juggle studying, while teaching swimming lessons and athletics training, is a real testament to her nature and determina-
tion and we will be sending her messages of support from her students and their families to read while in the Olympic village. “We wish Bec the best of luck, from all of us here at Kingswim and in the wider community, and we will be watching her proudly as she competes.” With only a matter of days before she takes to the international stage for Australia, Henderson had plenty of people to thank. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of my family and friends,” she said. “They’ve never stopped believing in me and even though they can’t be with me in Tokyo, I know they will be watching from home, cheering me on. “I would also like to thank my coach (Simon Baker) who has helped me get to the Olympics, battling all the lockdowns and restrictions that interrupted my training and pushing me to be my best.”
ROC’s golden netball season just keeps on rolling on By Nick Creely ROC A Grade netball coach Simon O’Shanassy is under no illusions that the Kangaroos need to be on their toes when on-court action does eventually restart in the AFL Outer East. The Kangaroos are in the midst of an absolutely golden 2021 campaign in Division 1, sitting with a freakish 35-0 record across A Grade, B Grade, C Grade and D Grade in what has been a season of immense quality and an indicator of just what’s being built at Starling Road under the super coach. While O’Shannassy admits the club is sitting in a pretty “envious” position, he knows just how many curveballs Covid can throw up. “I think the greatest thing about the club is that there’s no real expectation - obviously with winning comes a certain amount of expectation, but the old saying is ‘keeping a lid on it’, and I think the thing with Covid is it’s keeping us a little bit on our toes,” he said. “Will we? Won’t we? I suppose it goes into our mantra of taking it one week at a time, and that’s what we’re doing, we have no idea what’s going to happen this week or the week after. “That’s all we can really do.” The dominance and consistency amongst the Kangaroo senior ranks has been noticeable this season, and O’Shanassy believes it’s come from setting some pretty high stan24 STAR NEWS
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Picture: ROB CAREW what we set out to do - ROC has always been that whereabouts team, close but not close enough, and we’re now starting to see the value of the juniors coming through. “If you look at the average age of the girls, it’s about 21, 22 with the exception of some long-term players - ROC has always been
synonymous with having success in their juniors, and those players are now marking their mark on the senior grades.” With the unknown of Covid putting a genuine question mark over the current netball season, O’Shanassy said that his group isn’t looking too far ahead and focusing on wellbeing and being connected. “The ironic thing is that we take the sport kind of out of it,” he said. “Not playing is not in our control, and what’s in our control is staying in connect, reaching out and giving avenues of opportunities to reach out - the engagement is a big focus for us. “It’s not like we’ve switched a flick and focused on that, it’s been a focus since the start of the season - we believe our trust and respect for eachother will be a real asset for us coming into finals.” With uncertainty surrounding the restart date, restrictions surrounding community sport, O’Shanassy said that as soon as its possible, he would like to see the season recommence. “The sooner we can get one per cent closer to some sort of normality, the better,” he said. “It’s not even about the wins, or the outcomes, it’s about respecting that each member, club and athlete is yearning to get on court, and if we take that small step it’ll do wonders for a lot of people.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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Locals light it up in Tokyo By Nick Creely Rising Emerald hockey star Amy Lawton’s introduction into the Olympic Games couldn’t have followed a more memorable script, with the Hockeyroos starting their campaign in style with a 3-1 win against Spain on Sunday. The 19-year-old started as a substitute in the starting line up in the opening Pool B match in hot conditions at Oi Hockey Stadium, with the Aussies pulling away after quarter time in a powerful display. It was 0-0 heading into the second quarter, and despite having their chances, the scores remained 0-0 at the major break with a high quality affair bringing about some entertaining hockey. But it was a different looking Australian side after half-time, with Rosie Malone converted from close range with the opening goal of the match, before Emily Chalker - in her 250th match - picked up another only a minute later. Spain answered moments later, but it was too little too late as the Aussies tightened up defensively before Grace Stewart scooped the ball home for the match winning goal. There were no scores in the final quarter with the Australians holding on for a superb victory. On Monday, the Hockeyroos backed up their performance defeating China 6-0 in a truly dominant display of hockey. Lawton made the most of her opportunities in her second game, starting on the field and having an impact through the midfield in the scorching conditions at Oi Hockey Stadium. It took a while for the Australians to shake off their opponents in what loomed as a potential danger game, eventually scoring all six goals after quarter time. Lawton played a pivotal role in setting up the Aussies’ fourth goal. Australia took on host nation Japan last night (Wednesday) at 6:30pm in what was a huge clash for both nations. In basketball, two-time WNBL champion and Southside Flyers star Sara Blicavs received a late call-up to the Tokyo Olympic Games, with the forward drafted into the Australian Opals squad ahead of Tuesday’s opening match against Belgium. Blicavs, 28 - who won the WNBL championship with the Flyers in 2020 where she was also named in the All-WNBL Second Team - is a do-
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Laetisha Scanlan kicks off her event schedule this week.
mestic basketball champion, with a previous WNBL championship with the Bendigo Spirit in 2014. She has been a long-term Dandenong Rangers (now Flyers) star, starting at the franchise in 2012, before returning in 2015 where she has been a force ever since. Blicavs replaces Liz Cambage - who is facing a Basketball Australia investigation after exiting the Opals squad - and will be looking to relish the opportunity after a tough year which saw her originally cut from the squad. But now the Flyers star will join her fellow WNBL teammates, Jenna O’Hea, who will captain the Opals, as well as veteran Leilani Mitchell in the Olympics side as they chase glory in Tokyo. O’Hea - the Flyers WNBL championship winning skipper from last year - is set for her first Olympic Games since 2012 and will have a massive say on proceedings for the Aussies, who are going to be a tough side to topple alongside the USA team.
The Opals lost their first Group C match of their campaign, going down to Belgium 85-70 on Tuesday before clashes against China on Friday 30 July at 10:00pm and Puerto Rico on Monday 2 August at 10:00pm will decide their fate. In other local Olympic news with the Games currently in full swing, Dandenong Table Tennis champion Heming Hu lost his first game in the mixed doubles with fellow Victorian Melissa Tapper on Saturday. The Australian duo came up against the powerful France team in their first game since the Covid-19 pandemic, and lost 5-11, 9-11, 1-11, 0-11 in their Round of 16 match but were far from disgraced as the tune up for the rest of the Games. On Facebook over the weekend, the Australian number one ranked player said it was great to get the first game out of the way. “As always, I love playing with Melissa Tapper and even more so on the biggest stages,“
he said. “It was great to get the cobwebs of the first international tournament since Covid, as well as getting more and more mentally warmed into competition mode here in Tokyo. “It’s always a different feeling and sensation playing your very first match in a new tournament/arena and your second, third, fourth.“ The Australian champion - alongside Chris Yan and Dave Powell - now sets his sights on Sunday’s team match against Japan, which will be played at 8:30pm Melbourne time. The match will be a mix of both doubles and singles matches, with the Australians hoping to upstage the host nation and one of the favourites to take out the tournament. Berwick shooter Laetisha Scanlan kicked off her Olympic campaign on Wednesday with the Women’s Shooting Trap Day 1 qualifying event, while fellow Berwick shooter Sergei Egvleski’s Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Stage 1 event kicks off on Sunday 1 August from 9:30am.
Officer City FC secures big boost for females in sport By David Nagel Officer City Football Club is one of many community sport and recreation organisations from around the state to benefit from funding to help level the playing field for females in sport. A total of 86 clubs from around Victoria have been successful in receiving a Change Our Game Community Activation Grant, with $430,000 being distributed across the board. State Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale announced that Officer City Football Club will receive $6 500 to bring together, along with Cardinia Council, representatives from local sporting communities to share ideas and showcase achievements in increasing female participation. Presentations from inspirational female leaders in sport will benchmark best practices for inclusion and empower clubs to improve gender equality. Applications for this round broke Change Our Game records with more than $1.1milion worth of submissions registered, reinforcing
Prior to the latest round of mask-wearing restrictions, State Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale dropped in to Officer City Football Club. From left: Jordan Crugnale, players, and coaches Amelia Pattison, Daniel Dyson and Picture: SUPPLIED Radmila Dyson. 245269 the demand in providing programs that celebrate and showcase women and girls in all levels of sport and recreation.
This round offered three streams of funding to support clubs in driving participation, providing organisational training and development, and to showcase women and girls’ achievements. Successful grants in this round range from come-and-try days and leadership workshops, through to gala dinners and awards nights, all designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in sport and active recreation. Since 2017, more than 380 Change Our Game grants have been awarded and this work will continue following the recent 202122 Victorian State budget announcement of $11.6 million to fund the continuation of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation. Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence said the importance of sport in the community should not be underestimated. “Community sport plays a vital role in uniting our communities and driving positive social change,” Ms Spence said. “The Change Our Game initiative is providing opportunities for Victorian women and girls to lead on and off the field.”
Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation Sarah Styles said support suggested that the demand for activity in this space was high. “The record-breaking demand for the Change Our Game Community Activation Grants is some of the strongest evidence yet of the wholesale support for gender equality in community sport across Victoria,” Ms Styles said. State Member for Bass Jordan Crugnale was excited by the benefits that the grants could bring to both the Officer City Football Club and the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, who also received the grant. “Such great news for Officer City Football Club and Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club – congratulations to both clubs for their commitment and passion to being leaders in our community,” Ms Crugnale said. “I look forward to seeing even more women and girls in our community get active and involved in grassroots sport.” For more information about the Change Our Game programs, visit www.changeourgame.vic.gov.au
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Bull stats don’t lie · Ali Zijai - 8 (0.8) · Kyle Martin - 8 (0.9)
By Nick Creely It’s been an impressive season in the Eastern Football League’s top division for Noble Park, who currently sit in second spot with an impressive 8-2 record. With community sport currently on hold due to the lockdown, we’ve decided to take a look at the Bulls, who play in the same league as Berwick, from a statistical perspective, courtesy of Premier Data ... TOP 5 PREMIER DATA POINTS Total Kyle Martin - 1542 (171.3 average) Jackson Sketcher - 1273 (127.3) Ryan Morrison - 1149 (114.9) Thomas Glen - 941 (94.1) Jake Gains - 912 (91.2) TOP 5 DISPOSALS Total Kyle Martin - 299 (33.2) Jackson Sketcher - 274 (27.4) Ryan Morrison - 263 (26.3) Thomas Glen - 228 (22.8) Luke Bull - 191 (19.1) TOP 5 MARKS Total Ryan Morrison - 74 (7.4) Liam Scott - 64 (6.4) Kyle Martin - 54 (6) Thomas Glen - 54 (5.4) Ziggie Alwan - 50 (6.3) TOP 5 INTERCEPT MARKS Total Ryan Morrison - 21 (2.1) Jordan Marson - 14 (1.6)
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TOP 5 INSIDE 50s Total Kyle Martin - 71 (7.9) Jackson Sketcher - 59 (5.9) Cosimo Anagnostou - 29 (3.2) Ziggie Alwan - 28 (3.5) Jordan Marson - 25 (2.8) TOP 5 SCORE INVOLVEMENTS Total Kyle Martin - 51 (5.7) Jake Gains - 34 (3.4) Jackson Sketcher - 32 (3.2) Ziggie Alwan - 31 (3.9) Zak Roscoe - 31 (3.4) TOP 5 TACKLES Total Kyle Martin - 46 (5.1) Brenton Hillard - 43 (5.4) Jake Gains - 39 (3.9) Jackson Sketcher - 31 (3.1) Cosimo Anagnostou - 31 (3.4) TOP 5 REBOUND 50s Total Ryan Morrison - 94 (9.4) Luke Bull - 31 (3.1) Thomas Glen - 31 (3.1) Kyle Martin - 28 (2.8) Jackson Sketcher - 21 (2.1) HIGHEST RANKING GAME OF THE SEASON Kyle Martin vs Doncaster East - 42 disposals, 8 marks, 10 clearances, 13 inside 50s, 1 goal, 226 Ranking Points
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· Riet Pal - 13 (1.3) · Joshua Tour - 13 (1.4) · Thomas Glen - 12 (1.2) TOP 5 CLEARANCES Total Kyle Martin - 85 (9.4) Jackson Sketcher - 69 (6.9) Cosimo Anagnostou - 37 (4.1) Luke Bull - 18 (1.8) Brenton Hillard - 18 (1.8) TOP 5 HIT OUTS Total Jake Gains - 237 (23.7) Kieran Byers - 119 (19.8) Brayden Haynes - 41 (8.2) Liam Scott - 16 (1.6) Ben Marson - 5 (0.5) TOP 5 GOALS Total Ben Marson - 12 (1.2) Ziggie Alwan - 11 (1.4) Blake O’Leary - 9 (3)
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Cayden Bale ends 593-day drought By Mick Floyd Ten months of perseverance paid off for Anthony Lamarca at Sandown Park on Sunday afternoon when Cayden Bale ended a 593 day winning drought. Cayden Bale won his sixth career start in December 2019 but had been unable to greet the judge since. He arrived in Lamarca’s Burwood East kennel in early September 2020 a veteran of 49 career starts, and since then had been placed in 18 of his next 49 starts before finally breaking through for his second career win at start number 50 for his new trainer. “I can’t believe it!” said a delighted Lamarca after training his first Sandown Park winner since 2003. “When I first got him he couldn’t run 400m but I thought if I can get him nice and fit and get him to go the one pace hopefully the other dogs will come back to him. 26 STAR NEWS
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Ten months of perseverance paid off for Anthony Lamarca at Sandown Park on Sunday. “It’s a real big thrill for me, I’ve just been wanting to get a win for the dog, I’m just thrilled - over the moon actually.” The win came as a welcome boost for Lamarca. He was introduced to the sport by his
father who used to take him to Olympic Park as a kid and instilling in him a lifelong passion for the greyhound. He started training in the 1990s but took a break from the caper when work commitments took over. However he returned to training as way staying active after losing his job when the COVID pandemic hit, and now balances the training of two greyhounds with full time care of his mother. Having secured the well-deserved win, Lamarca planned to celebrate with Cayden’s favourite treat. “I’ve heard a lot of trainers give their dogs soft serve ice creams, and I got him one after a race one day but he watched me eat my burger and he polished that off instead. So tonight he’ll be getting a burger, absolutely!” “I don’t care if he never wins another race, I’ve got him to win a race. He’s my pet more than anything, he’s a beautiful dog.”
Racing Victoria’s (RV) decision to have no racing this week – from Monday 26 through to Friday 30 July – has been met with mixed reaction from industry leaders and participants. Sunday’s meetings at Sale and Warracknabeal were the last Victorian thoroughbred races held until racing resumes at Moonee Valley and Pakenham on Saturday, 31 July. The five-day break has been swirling around the industry since March 2020, following in-depth discussions with participant groups. But champion trainer Peter Moody – now based at Pakenham – is not a great fan of the concept. Moody’s opinion is shared by many Victorian trainers, who still have to attend and require staff for early morning trackwork, to work and feed their horses – some of which are in detailed preparation for important spring campaigns. “I don’t see the sense or the necessity in it,” Moody told Racing.com. “Who is getting the break? Do the jockeys need a break? They say that a lot of jockeys don’t earn enough to make a living, so just let the ones that don’t want or need to ride have the week off. “The only time the whole industry could have a break is if we have three months off and that’s never going to happen.” Trainers also have concerns that places available for nominations and acceptances in the coming weeks will not be able to accommodate the high demand expected once this week’s trial is complete. Despite participant concerns, RV Executive General Manager Racing Greg Carpenter said the trial was going ahead as planned. “We certainly didn’t foresee, when we made this announcement and even probably a couple of weeks ago, that everyone would be back in lockdown,” Carpenter told Gilbert Gardiner from racenet. “Some people are saying put races on, it will be a wagering bonanza…(but the break) is an initiative we think is worth pursuing. “We’re not going to retreat now and just put meetings on to try and capitalise on a captive audience. “Feedback is useful because we can look at what race meetings are programmed around the break (next year). We‘ll be informed by the learnings from it as to how we go or navigate it in the future.” RV also added provincial meetings to weekend schedules in the lead up to the race-free week — meaning the total number of meetings, prizemoney and bonuses annually remained the same. “We understand horses have to be fed and exercised but there’s a lot of people involved in the industry other than trainers and (stable) staff,” Carpenter told racenet. “It’s true, trainers and staff have to turn up and care for their horses every day. “It’s not just about trainers and staff, also about jockeys, form analysts, broadcasters, everyone involved in the industry, there is no break from race day. “It’s five days off for everyone who’s caught up in the daily grind and daily cycle of racing.” Trainer Shane Nichols labelled RV’s decision as “one of the most bizarre things he’s ever seen in racing” and intimated that the trainers’ association had let down its members. “We’re going to be haunted by this no racing thing for a little period,” told SEN’s Andrew Bensley. “I couldn’t see them doing it two years in a row, for the trainers, it’s a massive hindrance, my staff and I don’t get a break, so it’s only the jockeys and the barrier attendants. “I’ve run other businesses, if you want a holiday, you organise annual leave and you take it, it just seems as one of the most bizarre things I’ve ever seen in racing. “It’s interesting that you run your own business and are dictated to by a governing body like this, and sometimes that’s hard to come to terms with. “The trainers’ associations didn’t consult enough about having a week off racing.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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