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Brewing is their dream Plans are well underway for a new microbrewery in Berwick, set to be established by locals Lachie Fyfe and Zac Pattison. The pair are making their dream a reality by launching the business which will offer seasonal food and craft beer in a relaxed setting. Read more on page 7 Zac Pattison and Lachie Fyfe are set to open a microbrewery in Berwick. 256356
Extortion arrests Three men from Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs have been charged by police as part of an investigation into an alleged extortion linked to the Comanchero Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG). Detectives from the Echo Taskforce executed warrants at three residential properties in Narre Warren, Hallam and Cranbourne East, as well as a gym in Hallam from 6am on Tuesday 9 November. Three men were arrested and charged with numerous offences. A 49-year-old Narre Warren man, who is a patched member of the Comanchero OMCG, was charged with extortion, blackmail, threat to kill and theft of a motor vehicle, while a
19-year-old Hallam man was charged with extortion, possessing steroids, failing to provide information pursuant to a 465AA order and weapons offences. Both men were expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court that same afternoon, on Tuesday 9 November. The third culprit, a 25-year-old Cranbourne East man, was also charged with extortion, possessing steroids, possessing proceeds of crime, failing to provide information pursuant to a 465AA order and weapons offences. He was expected to be bailed to appear before court at a later date. While executing the warrants, detectives
also seized a number of items from the addresses including cash, weapons and steroids. The three arrests form part of an investigation by the Echo Taskforce into an alleged extortion and subsequent threats made to two victims over the past 12 months. Detective Inspector Dan Ryan from the Echo Taskforce said the motorcycle gang was notorious for its criminal activity and these arrests were a great outcome for the investigation. “The Comanchero OMCG is a group historically linked to offences of immense community harm such as extortion, so to arrest three people today as part of this investigation is an
excellent result,“ Det. Insp. Ryan said on Tuesday afternoon. “We also understand how difficult it can be for victims to engage with police in these matters. “It’s important that community is aware of the support police can provide when they are a victim of offending such as this, and that we will do everything we can to ensure those who purposely intimidate the public in this way are held to account.” Anyone with information about OMCG activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Free home energy saving advice Would you like tips on how to make your home more comfortable, while reducing your energy bills and your carbon footprint? In partnership with the City of Casey, the Australian Energy Foundation (AEF) is providing free advice to help Casey residents save energy in their homes. Call AEF on 1300 236 855 to find out more, or visit their website to access free energy-saving resources. You can also join our FREE online webinar for summer energy saving tips on Tuesday 30 November, at 6.30 pm. To register or find out more, please visit our website.
Get active for your chance to win! School is back, the weather is warming up and there’s never been a better time to get active and walk, ride, skate or scoot to school. Walking to school helps build active habits for children, setting them up for healthy active lives. Even if you drive part of the way and walk the rest, being active every day is good for kids’ physical and mental wellbeing. In support of VicHealth’s Walk to School month during November, Council is giving Casey families the chance to win one of ten $25 Rebel Sport vouchers. Visit our Facebook page to find out more, competition closes Wednesday 17 November.
The Bunjil Place precinct, including the Customer Service Centre, Library, Box Office, Gallery and Café is now open. The Customer Service Centre is open Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. In line with the State Government requirements, indoor visitors to the Bunjil Place Precinct, Community Centres and Libraries, are required to show their double vaccination status if they are over the age of 16 and do not have a valid medical exemption. The Cranbourne Customer Service Centre is also open Monday to Friday 10.00 am to 2.00 pm. In line with the State Government requirements for retail settings, visitors will not be required to show vaccination status. Council’s community centres, including Selandra, Lynbrook and Cranbourne West Community Hub have also reponed. All visitors will need to demonstrate double vaccination status before entering a community centre. All visitors over the age of 12 are required to wear a mask when enterering any of these facilities. For more information, please visit our website.
Casey Cardinia Libraries All Casey Cardinia Libraries have also reopened, please check the Casey Cardinia Libraries website for all the details and opening hours. All library customers aged 16 and over will be required to show proof of double vaccination when you check in to the library, and those aged 12 and over will be required to wear a face mask. Outdoor Click and Collect, Print and free home delivery are still available. For more information, please visit the Casey Cardinia Libraries’ website.
Swimming pool and spa deadlines extended The Victorian State Government is giving pool and spa owners more time to get their safety barriers inspected and certified as compliant. The registration deadline was 1 November 2021, however the first certificate lodgement deadline has now been extended until 1 June 2022. Please visit our website for more information.
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‘Red shirts rort’ claims By Cam Lucadou-Wells Premier Daniel Andrews has been explosively accused of prior knowledge of the ALP’s $388,000 ‘red shirts’ rort at an IBAC inquiry. South Eastern Metropolitan MP Adem Somyurek, in evidence on 8 November, said he expressed misgivings to then-Opposition Leader Mr Andrews prior to signing up to the “extraordinary”, “gold-standard rort”. The “centralised” scheme was designed by upper house MP and former state treasurer John Lenders to use taxpayer-funded electorate officers to campaign for Labor prior to the 2014 state election. “I went to the Premier (Mr Andrews). I said, ’Do you know what John’s doing?’,” Mr Somyurek said. “He said, ’Yes.’ “Words to the effect, ’Well, you’re either going to - you know, if you want to win an election or not,’ basically.” Mr Somyurek nonetheless signed up to the scheme, in which MPs signed pre-filled time sheets to allow their electorate officers to “sit in a campaign office somewhere and campaign all day”. Mr Andrews has consistently denied knowing about the rort.
Then-opposition leader Daniel Andrews on the 2014 state election hustings. 128287 Picture: GREG WANE
Adem Somyurek told an IBAC inquiry of an alleged exchange with then-Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews about the red-shirts rort.
A Victoria Police investigation has cleared more than a dozen Labor MPs of wrongdoing. At the IBAC Operation Watts hearing, Mr Somyurek said an Ombudsman report into the scandal didn’t “smack it down sufficiently”. Ombudsman Deborah Glass labelled the rorting of MP’s casual office staff as an “artifice” but could have used “stronger language” such as “corruption”, Mr Somyurek said. “She could have referred it for charges. She didn’t. “The Ombudsman had the gold stan-
dard rort and didn’t actually smack it down sufficiently, we all thought, ’Wow, it is carte blanche.” Mr Somyurek was subject to “adverse comment” in the March 2018 report. Within a month of the report, he gave directions to his electorate office staff to do “factional work”, he admitted at the inquiry. During their working time, they harvested and filled in members’ ALP national conference ballot papers to benefit Mr Somyurek’s Moderate Labor faction.
Text messages showed that Mr Somyurek was directing this “party-political” work. “I was sticking to the principles of how I’ve always done things, right?” Mr Somyurek told the inquiry. “That, you know, it’s acceptable to do some party-political stuff as long as it wasn’t silly. “It was proportionate, not disproportionate like Red Shirts was.” Mr Somyurek said all state political parties then deliberately legislated in 2019 to continue “party-political activity” by MP’s electorate officers. “There was a unity ticket in parliament – MPs protecting themselves.” “What a terrible indictment, Mr Somyurek,” IBAC Commissioner Robert Redlich said. “Is not the public entitled to look to parliament as the first place to ensure that not only members of parliament but their staff confine their activities to compliance with and discharging their public duties?” Mr Somyurek said it was “entirely consistent with legislation”. “However, Commissioner, I do understand your point. “There’s got to be some limit to it, otherwise … you can employ people to wash your car all day.”
Somyurek says ‘toxic’ faction feud was reignited By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former ALP powerbroker Adem Somyurek says he and Premier Daniel Andrews initiated a 2002 peace deal to end the party’s branchstacking war in the south east. Mr Andrews and Mr Somyurek discussed ending the “toxic” war between their rival factions Left and Right respectively, Mr Somyurek told an IBAC inquiry Operation Watts on 8 November. The genesis of the accord was that the pair “wanted to go into Parliament and pursue our career”. It was to stop a repeat of “really bad things” happening in the preselection battle for the safe federal seat of Holt in 1998. At the time, council and government “largesse” was used to win votes and “key people” over to each side. “People would have ended up in jail had that culture persisted,” Mr Somyurek said. He claimed Mr Andrews was “organising” the Left to get control of Holt. Leading the Right’s effort was confessed branch-stacker Anthony Byrne, who employed Mr Somyurek as an electorate officer at the time. Mr Byrne, who ultimately won preselection, was “leading the charge … basically invading or raiding the Left branch”, Mr Somyurek said. Mr Somyurek recalled “raiding” Left branch meetings, such as walking with a
Adem Somyurek described initiating a factional ‘peace deal’ with future Premier Daniel Andrews. “whole bunch of Albanians” to then-Dandenong MP John Pandazopoulos’s office. About 80 “Bosnians” turned up to a Left branch at Noble Park Community Centre. “The Left followed suit at the Albanian soccer club where they had lined up all their Sri Lankans, about 100 of them lined up, before the Albanians were able to become members. “Raiding of the branches in particular was very toxic, tempers were frayed, and it got nasty.” The Left and the Right were divided along ethnic lines, Mr Somyurek said. According to him, former faction overlord Stephen Conroy adopted “conservative”, “anti-Communist” communities to the Right – Turkish, Bosnian, Albanian, Vietnamese and Cambodian communities. The Left specialised in “ethnic minorities
within nation states who had a grievance“ – the Balkan Muslim, Balkan Christian, Serbs, Greeks, Kurds, Alawite Turks, Sri Lankan Tamils and Burghers. Mr Andrews and Mr Somyurek’s factional bosses Alan Griffin (Left) and Mr Byrne (Right) “ticked off” on the 2002 peace deal, he said. Before the accord, there were more than 1000 members in Holt. It dropped to 200 by 2019. The south-east had become a “model of interfactional cooperation” with “no branch stacking” for 17 years, Mr Somyurek said. None of his electorate office staff were “recruiting (members) for me”, though they could “potentially recruit”. “I don’t have a problem with them doing factional work from my office… But that’s got to have limits. “I would insist that they turn up for work.” Mr Somyurek admitted to a scheme where MPs paid for numerous others’ renewed memberships – in breach of party rules. When Mr Somyurek became an MP, he was asked by Mr Byrne to contribute. He estimated paying $2000 a year but didn’t know what happened to the money. “That’s Byrne’s operation. “Even after my factional sort of star rose, Byrne was still in charge of the South East. He was still the boss.” He claimed Mr Byrne was going to a “Viet-
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namese gentlemen” for $7000 for renewals. “I’m not sure what he promised him, but I’m sure he got it under false pretences. “I recall him trying to beg, borrow and steal to pay memberships.” The deal collapsed after the Left “unilaterally” broke it in late 2019, Mr Somyurek said. He hadn’t been interested in messages of the Left “running amok” until 24 December when learning of about 350 new recruits, he told the inquiry. In Mr Byrne’s texts in late 2019, which were earlier tabled at IBAC, he described Mr Somyurek as a “vandal” trying to “ramp up branch stacking in the south east”. At the time he believed Mr Somyurek was seeking to replace sitting Labor rival-faction MPs Gabrielle Williams (Dandenong) and Pauline Richards (Cranbourne) with Moderate Labor members. The party was being taken over by Mr Somyurek “whose sole objective was power and power alone,” Mr Byrne told IBAC on 11 October. “I had really hoped when Adem had become a Minister in 2018 that he would stop the factional activity. “The branch stacking wasn’t stopping … it actually started accelerating, and then started coming towards the South East. “As Adem was getting more and more power, it was almost becoming an existential threat for the Labor Party.”
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I have a twin brother! I’m one minute older, so I always got the front seat and bossed him around. What are you most passionate about? Family! Spending time with the people I love is very important to me. What do you love about journalism? I love meeting new people every day and hearing their incredible stories. What is your experience in journalism? I moved to Shepparton after graduating from Deakin University where I worked for the Country News and the Cobram Courier for two years. What would your last meal be? Pasta! Give me all the carbs! What was your most memorable moment? Driving the streets of Tokyo in a go kart dressed as Princess Peach. What was your favourite subject in school? I loved literature and geography, which is reflected in my love of books and desire to travel the world! What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? I’m reading Catcher in the Rye at the moment, and re-watching New Girl for a bit of fun. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I’m actually a terrible cook, so I would never make it on MasterChef. Where is your dream holiday destination? My grandparents came to Australia from Croatia, so I’d love to see the village where they met and fell in love. What were you like as a kid? I was always singing and dancing. ABBA was an old favourite of mine.
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The word ‘picnic’ originally stems back to 1794, exactly 100 years after ‘pique-nique’ first appeared in the French language. The French were the people who first introduced the modern idea of picnics when they opened their royal parks to the French public after the revolution in 1789.
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One of the first accounts of picnicking comes from tales of Robin Hood. Robin, joined by his Merry Men would informally dine on bread, cheese, and beer under the shelter of the trees.
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John W Bratton was the man responsible for the tune for the famous children’s song The Teddy Bear’s Picnic, which was composed in 1907. It was originally called The Teddy Bear’s Two-Step but was changed to Picnic in 1930 when the lyrics were added.
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No honour in septic mess By Danielle Kutchell Residents in Narre Warren North are accusing the City of Casey of neglect as they struggle to deal with an outdated sewerage system. More than 100 properties within the Narre Warren North township are stuck on an antiquated septic system and are not connected to the modern sewerage network. This means that each property has its own septic tank which treats and disperses the household’s wastewater onto its grass. But one resident says the process is no longer fit for purpose and is not working as it should, with the open drains around Memorial Drive now filling with septic runoff. Andrew Feild said the smell of sewerage hangs constantly in the air around the township now, and wastewater can be seen in the drains. “The allotment sizes are too small to safely treat wastewater on-site,” he said, adding the systems were too old and outdated to do their job properly. A reticulated sewer main is connected to all newer developments within the Narre Warren North township zone, he said – but existing allotments seem to have been forgotten about, with no sewer main provided. He said the systems were so outdated, they would not be approved for use if a resident tried to willingly install one today. Now, Mr Feild said, wastewater is seeping into the water table around the leafy town. He’s taken his complaints to the City of Casey and South East Water but feels he’s gotten no closer to a solution. He believes the City of Casey has been lax in advocating to South East Water for a connection to the modern sewerage system. “South East Water rely on the City of Casey to do regular monitoring and testing of this area and then submit the case to South East Water to have the area connected to the sewer,
Open drains are a concern.
Andrew Feild says it’s time to replace Narre Warren North’s septic systems. 257306 but the City of Casey haven’t been doing any of that until I raised the issue,” he said. The City of Casey was contacted for comment but was unable to respond prior to deadline. South East Water general manager of liveable water solutions, Charlie Littlefair, said the organisation had tested local waterways numerous times but most recently in April this year.
He said the test showed “no significant environmental impact as a result of wastewater run-off from faulty septic tanks”. “Residents and businesses are responsible for their onsite wastewater systems and making sure they aren’t polluting the surrounding area,” he said, adding that well-maintained septic tanks are effective at managing wastewater, especially on larger properties. Mr Littlefair also confirmed there were no
plans to connect the 109 properties in Narre Warren North to the sewer network. “Should customers in Narre Warren North wish to connect to an existing sewer network they have the option to do so at their own cost,” he said. But for Mr Feild, that’s not good enough. “It’s crazy to think we’re in such a metropolitan area but people are still on septic tanks,” he said.
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‘Remember to Remember’. This is what the RSL would like us all to do on the 11th day of the 11th hour of the 11th month. A minute of silence to remember those who served our country and fought for the foundations of what we have today. Taking the time to reflect can be challenging in today’s busy climate and as we return to our lives, some of us even having to rebuild amidst the myriad of restrictions, please remember to acknowledge the importance of that one minute of reflection. This is an opportune time to set that reminder to pause for a minute and remember our service men and women who have fought in wars and conflicts around the world and have come home injured or ill, some facing a long mental health journey towards recovery. It is also a time to remember those men and women who are currently serving our country. Our local RSL clubs have had an extremely challenging 20 or more months, with lock-
An Upper Beaconsfield resident detailed her harrowing experience at the hands of hoons rampaging up a rural road. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say about it. Sarah Krol: That’s really sad that the authorities won’t do anything. It’s always been such a beautiful place to ride horses. Plus allowing damage to the creek area is awful. Mick Ott: Seriously, do you really think lowering the speed limit is going to change their behaviour?
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Charlie Bianchi: I live on Foot Rd and I understand where she’s coming from with people thrashing on the road but don’t come on to a road and act like you’re boss of it when people have been living there 20 years+ before you and yelling at kids that ride motorbikes. Stephanie Evans: This actually annoys me. I used to live on Chadwick Rd right near the creek and never once had I endured what this lady states. But as always there is that
one person in the neighbourhood who likes to conflict more drama than necessary. I wish you went and door knocked on local properties of fellow neighbours and asked their opinion before posting only this lady’s opinion. As that’s all it is at the end of the day, not a story just someone’s opinion. Ray Campbell: Beautiful spot and I spent time at the creek. Clint Allen: It’s been that way for the 30 years I’ve been going there.
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due to the alleged corruption within our council. As you may be aware I played no part in the demise of our council. Two State MPs who did play a major part in our sacking were the outspoken State Liberal MP Tim Smith, who led the charge for our sacking, and the other was Adem Somyurek, the Labor Party Minister for Local Government at the time. How ironic is it now to see both these MPs dealing with their own demons, and their parties now wanting nothing to do with them? To Mr Smith and Mr Somyurek, the pain of my resigning as a councillor back in 2020 has now been made a lot easier by reading all about your indiscretions while holding public office. I understand only the public can sack you both, so sit back on the backbench and enjoy your spoils as an MP, while I wait for the IBAC report to be finalised and published for all to see. Rex Flannery, Narre Warren South
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downs and restrictions impacting their revenue stream, funds which go back to helping our men and women who have served our country. Where you can and restrictions allow, please support these clubs and the people who volunteer to provide a service to our community. This year, the Poppy appeal celebrates 100 years, from its beginnings in Horsham to now being an integral part of fundraising for the RSL. If you can, please remember to buy a Poppy or donate to the Poppy appeal to show your support to the RSL. When we stand together to honour those before us, we share and show a level of support that only comes from being there for one another. This is our community, a community I believe in and support as we all ‘Remember to Remember’ on the 11th of November. Brad Battin, Gembrook MP
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To the roads. Seriously, how bad do they need to get before they fix them?
Thumbs Up! Casey Cardinia Libraries for being awesome. Kept our family sane during Covid and continue to provide outstanding resources. Wonderful how they posted/delivered books for us all.
Thumbs Up! To hearing excited school children walking past my house going back to school! They are all little heroes after being kept away from school and their friends for so long.
Thumbs Down! To councils having different recycling rules. If you visit people in different municipalities, you can’t work out what goes into recycling and what doesn’t.
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Beers are on in Berwick By Jamie Salter Berwick could soon be home to a brand new brewery thanks to a bold venture by two local entrepreneurs. Master brewer Lachie Fyfe knew he had to get involved in the project when his childhood friend and chef Zac Pattison said he wanted to launch his own business. Lachie is a fourth generation Berwick resident, an electrician by trade and former stunt man at Universal Studios Singapore. Zac was recently head chef at Beaconsfield’s O.M.Y restaurant and helped open O.MY’s wine bar to the public.
He has been dreaming of bringing his culinary skills as a chef to life under his own brand. The pair saw a gap in the market in Berwick and jumped at the opportunity to launch Thirty-Eight 06 Brewing – the name inspired by the suburb’s postcode. The microbrewery will be located at 12 Enterprise Avenue. “We got lucky with this location. We’ve been waiting about 18 months to get it,” Lachie said. “In that time, we brewed a lot of beer and started doing tasting nights just out of the garage.”
Lachie has been brewing beer in his parents’ garage for about two and a half years now, exploring a wide range of recipes. “We’ll serve our core range of beers and have new beers coming and going, as well as seasonal beers,” he said. Initially, Thirty-Eight 06 intends to install a 500-litre brewing system which will be capable of producing more than 40,000 litres of beer varieties annually. The venue will seat about 70 to 100 patrons with head chef Zac at the helm offering a seasonal menu. “It’s a bit surreal but it’s going to be great,” Zac said.
“We’re going for a nice pub vibe without all the pokies.” The duo will embrace the paddock to plate mentality, bringing fresh produce from the Fyfe family farm into the restaurant. “This is for the locals, built by locals,” Lachie said. “At Thirty-Eight 06 we will bring a culinary experience of beer, mateship and food that will leave our guests smiling, refreshed and wanting to come back for more.” Live music may also be on the horizon to bring the space to life. Local trades will be working on the project, which is expected to open in April 2022.
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Supported in lockdown Lockdown six has been a challenge for us all – but for some people with autism it’s been a particularly hard slog. Fortunately, the team behind Casey Asperger Syndrome Support (CASS) has kept up its activities in a bid to keep the community connected throughout lockdown. While their usual activities – bowling, dinners, mini golf and more – have been disrupted, the group has continued running support forums via Zoom as well as its popular Facebook group. Meghan Porteous, president of CASS, said the Facebook group and other online activities have helped families to stay in touch with each other and feel less alone over lockdown, providing a non-judgemental place to work through the challenges. The organisation has adjusted its fee structure for members who have been financially impacted by lockdown and has also trimmed its own expenses to keep costs down. But it’s not just the financial and social aspects of the pandemic that have hit families hard. Ms Porteous said many people on the spectrum had found it difficult to process the lockdown restrictions. For her son Cam, who has autism, the lockdown has compounded his anxiety and depression. “For people with autism it’s hard sometimes for them to process and grasp the situation and why things are the way they are,” Ms Porteous said. “It can be hard for them to process why
Cam missed out on his usual activities like camping during lockdown. 207547 there’s a need to wear a mask or stay at home, not see people and not go through their normal routines.” But, she stressed, everyone on the spectrum is different – others have thrived in the online learning environment, away from the classroom where they may normally struggle to cope. Cam said he believed the lockdowns had had more of an effect on people with autism. “We feel the stress of it more,” he explained. He urged the community to be mindful of others as Victoria begins to ease out of lockdown restrictions – to be kind, and not to judge a book by its cover if they see someone without a mask or with different body language. As life returns to normal, Cam said he’s looking forward to getting back to the social activities he enjoys, like going to motorbike races with his dad, and camping. And Ms Porteous added that CASS would continue to be there for local families with autism. To find out more or join CASS, visit thecass. com.au
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Boom gates gone forever The boom gates at the former South Gippsland Highway level crossing have been removed. The milestone event was reached two months after a road bridge was opened across the railway line at Dandenong South. Recently, crews have been finishing works on the highway’s new service lane and preparing the new green space in early 2022. The green space will include safer connections across Princes Highway and the Dandenong South trail with seating and lighting. “The sound of bells at a level crossing are now a thing of the past for daily commuters and the businesses located near the train line at South Gippsland Highway,” Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams said.
“We’d like to thank the community for their patience as we worked to remove the level crossing and boom gates – we’re now looking forward to providing a community open space, which will be a lasting legacy for generations to come.” The former boom gates had congested one of Melbourne’s busiest truck freight routes and home to about 40 per cent of the city’s manufacturers. The region supports 92,000 jobs and $12 billion in economic activity, according to the Level Crossing Removal Project. The crossing removal allows for the capacity for more trains and an extra 121,000 passengers on the Pakenham line. Twenty-two level crossings are being removed on the Pakenham line. Ten of them have been removed so far.
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On target for net zero By Parker Mckenzie South East Water has joined the United Nation’s (UN) Race to Zero campaign and committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Race to Zero was an important part of the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. South East Water said in a statement it was committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest and had joined 21 water utility companies from the UK, Australia and New Zealand in setting the target. South East Water managing director Lara Olsen said the commitment to net zero emissions was a key part of creating a better world for future generations. “The water industry is a huge contributor to carbon emissions across the globe, but also at the forefront of trying to minimise the impacts of our operations,” she said. “We use significant amounts of electricity to deliver fresh clean water and to treat waste water that gets flushed down the drain, but we
also understand our obligation and duty to protect our environment and water sources,” South East Water’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions includes installing solar panels at water recycling plants, providing 40 per cent of the power for the Mt Martha water recycling plant through biogas produced with organic matter ,and introducing hybrid vehicles into its fleet. Ms Olsen said COP26 brought together some of the most innovative idea on the planet, but there were also domestic projects which could reduce emissions. “Using emerging technology our biosolid to biochar collaboration reduces the emissions used to transport the product for agricultural use,” Ms Olesen said. “By adopting a circular economy approach and embracing innovation, technology and research we can achieve huge benefits for our environment, customers and community.” Ms Olsen said. Rooftop solar panels on South East Water’s head office in Frankston.
Casey partners to deliver energy saving advice The City of Casey has partnered with leading not-for-profit, Australian Energy Foundation, to help residents stay cool and save energy with free access to an Energy Advice Service and expert-led webinar. Established in 2000, Australian Energy Foundation has partnered with all levels of government and broadly across public industry for decades to empower communities nationwide to access affordable, clean energy.
City of Casey chair of administrators, Noelene Duff encouraged residents to investigate alternative solutions to help keep their homes more comfortable this summer. “As temperatures outside soar, our homes can easily become quite uncomfortable – and quickly,“ she said. “The council is delighted to be able to offer residents a combination of free tailored energy consultations, alongside the Keep Cool and Save Webinar.
“Together, they present an incredibly smart and easy way for residents to consider which options are best suited to their homes, just in time for summer.“ The Keep Cool and Save at Home this Summer webinar will be hosted by the City of Casey and Australian Energy Foundation on 30 November at 6.30pm. The free webinar will highlight an array of cost-effective ways to help ensure your home is running as efficiently as possible.
Secure your free ticket today to hear more about making your home cooler without major renovations, investigating which areas of your home use the most energy, how solar panels can help to reduce your energy bills and much more. Find out more and secure your free ticket at the City of Casey’s website or if you are unable to join the webinar, visit the Australian Energy Foundation’s website for more energy saving information. T 8P_
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Neglect tops cruelty Casey City Council recorded the second highest number of animal cruelty reports in Victoria in 2020-21, with a total of 577 incidents. About 203 of the 577 reports were related to husbandry issues, including poor grooming, hygiene and living conditions. Underweight animals were the second most common form of animal cruelty. Dogs were by far the most common species abused, with 369 reports, followed by 74 reports involving cats and 43 regarding horses. Cardinia Shire Council was the 10th ranked local government area in Victoria, with a total of 298 animal cruelty reports. Reports of deliberate animal cruelty rose by 13 per cent from 2020-21, with neglect continuing to be the biggest animal welfare issue in Victoria. During 2020-21 RSPCA Victoria’s Inspectorate responded to 10,745 cruelty reports and cared directly for 1575 seized and surrendered animals, a six per cent increase on the previous year. RSPCA Victoria’s chief inspector Michael Stagg said while Covid-19 had paused many workplaces, RSPCA Victoria’s 29 Inspectors continued to investigate cruelty every day throughout the pandemic. “The correlation between lockdowns and an increase in reports of animal beating and wounding is a really concerning trend,” Mr Stagg said. “Covid-19 has created a significant amount of pressure on people. “When there is financial stress, mental health or drug and alcohol issues, animal cru-
Berwick mystery ‘lobster’ revealed as a yabby By Parker Mckenzie
Casey City Council had 577 reports of animal abuse in 2020-21. Picture: SUPPLIED, UNSPLASH elty and neglect tends to increase. “It is also possible that reports have increased due to people being at home for longer periods.” Although reports of animals without adequate food, water or shelter declined over the past 12 months, they still made up around half of all reports. Mr Stagg said these reports illustrated that neglect was still the number one issue in Victoria. “With the high number of people adopting or taking on pets during Covid-19, it’s vital that people understand how to look after their pet and what good welfare looks like,” Mr Stagg said. “Research what your pet needs in terms of food, shelter, grooming, exercise, training, vet care and companionship and if you’re not sure, give us a call or make contact. We always prefer to help prevent welfare issues, than be called up when it’s too late.”
A mysterious crustacean that was filmed walking down a suburban Berwick street has been identified, putting an end to intense online speculation. Brooklyn Lee spotted the crustacean on Mansfield Street on 3 November. “At first I thought it was an injured bird from the corner of my eye, then I looked at it and freaked out thinking it was a huge spider,” she said. “It took me a moment to register that it was actually a lobster.” The internet was abuzz with speculation about what the creature could be and where it came from. “I’m assuming either it’s an escaped pet, fallen off a seafood truck, although claws aren’t tied together so doubtful, or a magic lobster,” Devon Hughes said. “Probably from the water basin near Blackburn lake Primary School. Fresh water yabby and may be a protected species,” Heather Windebank said. Despite members of the community believing it could be a giant land yabby or a freshwater crayfish, Brooklyn is sure of what she saw and videoed. “I definitely think it’s a lobster,” she said. “Doesn’t look like a land yabby but who knows?” Now Melbourne University biology researcher Professor Andrew Pask has identified the creature as an Australian native species. “That’s a yabby, they are all over Melbourne but not often walking down the street,” he said.
“And that’s a biggun’ too!” Yabbies can reach up to 30cm in size but are more commonly in the 12cm to 20cm range. Thanks to Professor Pask, a bizarre Berwick mystery has been solved.
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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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Snake alert at station By Jamie Salter A surprise snake sighting has raised concerns for a Narre Warren man, who says something must be done to protect local residents. Wayne Brown was leaving the Narre Warren train station when he spotted the snake slithering towards a passer-by with her dog on Wednesday 3 November at around 1pm. “I was coming down from the railway towards Austin Avenue and there’s a big paddock where the grass is about 1.5 metres tall and the nature strip is just as tall – it hasn’t been mowed in about five months,” Mr Brown said. “The snake was heading from the nature strip towards the paddock and there was a woman in the way. “I yelled out to warn her so she could move her dog out of the snake’s path.” Mr Brown said he was surprised to find snakes so close to the road and reported the incident to the City of Casey. “I grew up on a farm in Sale and snakes don’t worry me at all, but we have young kids using that path and we can’t be watching them every second of every day,” he said. “Everybody uses that footpath at least once a day to get to the train station. We have to keep the grass cut low so we can see what’s in there. “This time of year is the mating season for snakes and they will attack.”
An information session about the Narre Warren North Road upgrade will be held on Wednesday 10 November.
Community forum for Narre Warren North Road Narre Warren North Road is getting an upgrade to improve safety and travel times for more than 14,000 vehicles that use the road each day. The upgrade will add an extra lane in each direction between Fox Road and Belgrave-Hallam Road. Construction will begin in late 2021 and the upgrade is set to be completed in 2023. An online community information session is being held to explain how the upgrade will be built and what to expect during construction.
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The project’s final designs will also be shared and there will be an opportunity for people to ask questions of the project team. The session will run on Wednesday 10 November from 5.30pm to 7pm. Questions from members of the public must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 9 November and will be answered during the online session. For more details about the project visit the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade project page at roadprojects.vic.gov.au/ or phone 1800 105 105.
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Orange Door brings hope By Cam Lucadou-Wells
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A new welcoming hub for family violence services in Dandenong and the South East opened its ‘orange door’ on Tuesday 9 November. The state’s 12th Orange Door Network will be a “game-changer” for the region, said Dandenong MP and Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams. The bright, warmly hued hub in central Dandenong is expecting about 1000 referrals a month. It will bring together 148 full-time equivalent staff from a suite of family violence and family wellbeing services under the one roof. This was a key recommendation of the recent State Royal Commission into Family Violence – to stop services working in “silos”, to catch families from falling through cracks. Under this system, victims won’t have to tell their story more than once. It also relieves them from navigating the complex maze of services, Ms Williams said. “We’re ensuring families can access all the help they need to rebuild and recover through the one door because we know navigating multiple services can be hard – especially in times of great stress and trauma. “These different workforces are learning from each other, working in a way to ensure holistic care and tailored care. “The information sharing is the greatest enabler.” The hub combines services from Anglicare, Dandenong and District Aborigines Co-Operative, Uniting, Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Wayss and the State Government. They provide crisis assistance, help for families under stress, risk assessments and safety planning. Long-term support is also offered, such as
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No barriers for Bedggood By David Nagel Local trainer Gavin Bedggood learned his craft at Cranbourne and would love nothing better than to win his home cup when No Effort fronts the starter for the Listed $500,000 TAB Cranbourne Cup (1600m) on Saturday. Bedggood’s seven-year-old mare took on the cream of the crop at her last start, running last of five against Probabeel, Nonconformist, Zaaki and Homesman in the Group-1 Caulfield Stakes (2000m) on October 9. Bedggood has since freshened up the daughter of Reward for Effort/Hold the Lion in preparation for the first ever Saturday instalment of the Cranbourne Cup. “After Caulfield she went down to Monomeith Stud Farm, they’re in the ownership and they bred her down there,” Bedggood explained at Wednesday morning’s barrier draw. “She had 10 days on the water-walker and spent time in the paddock during the day, the box of an evening, and just had a bit of a freshen up. ‘She’s had five weeks between runs; she’s been up a long time and has been racing over 10 furlongs, so coming back to the mile we haven’t had to do a lot with her. “Her work has been good and all the indicators are there that she’s going to go to the races and run her usual honest race…and any rain would be a massive boost to her chances.” Bedggood is one of four Cranbourne trainers dreaming of home-town cup success with Robbie Griffiths (King Magnus), Julien Welsh (Don’t Doubt Dory) and Louise Bonella (Barbie’s Fox) all accepting for the highly-anticipated journey over a mile. Griffiths, a long-standing member of the Cranbourne training ranks, said King Magnus is a live chance to take home the richest Cranbourne Cup in history. “Having the standalone meeting for the Cranbourne Cup is fantastic for the club, a reward for effort, and it will be a big day on
Cranbourne trainer Gavin Bedggood with the marble 16 drawn for his Cranbourne Cup hopeful No Effort at the barrier draw on Wednesday. 257278 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS Saturday,” Griffiths said. “King Magnus is such a consistent horse who puts himself in the picture every time he runs and he certainly can be a winning chance.” This year’s cup field is stacked full of quality with last-start Flemington winners Age of Chivalry and Our Playboy sure to be hard to beat. Top-weight Buffalo River, along with Justacanta, Harbour Views, No Effort, Don’t Doubt Dory, Winning Partner and Imperial Lad have all had visits to the winners’ stall this spring in a further sign of the overall quality of the field. The Cranbourne Cup is backed up by a
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In a brilliant sign of a sense of normality returning, the future stars of Australian athletics laced up at Berwick, for the first day of events in far too long. And while many superstars finished on the podium, it was Berwick Little Athletics that came in first place, being the only athletics centre to get out on the track last weekend. Competition Manager Steve Wolfe was overjoyed by the return of Little Aths, while also encouraging budding youngsters that there is still time to join. “(It was great to see) parents cheering their sons and daughters on is something that has been missing for many months,” he said. “Little Athletics is for 5-15 year old children and we will be running every Saturday Morning up until Christmas and we start at 8.30am each Saturday. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au
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wonderful support card, with the $150,000 Apache Cat Classic (1000m) set down for race six on the program. The Cranbourne Cup – race seven – will be run at 4.20pm and will be telecast live on channel seven. CRANBOURNE CUP FIELD No Horse/Barrier Jockey 1 Buffalo River (13) J. Childs 2 So Si Bon (14) L. Nolen 3 Age of Chivalry (3) D. Lane 4 Aramayo (9) C. Williams 5 Lunar Fox (7) B. Prebble 6 Justacanta (4) TBC
“Membership Fees for the season are $150 and reduce for additional family members. “In a couple of weeks Athletes will start to repeat events and strive to achieve personal bests (PB’s). With the delayed start to the season we have reduced the amount of PBs required to achieve a medal (Bronze will be awarded at five PBs, Silver at 12 PBs and Gold at 20 PBs), this is something that all members love,” Wolfe said. And if the lure of making new friends, improving some personal best’s and winning some awards doesn’t entice the youngster enough, Wolfe hopes perhaps some Australian sporting royalty might. “This Saturday morning we have the Race Walk as one of the events and we will have our very own Tokyo Olympian in attendance Bec Henderson,” he said. “Bec was a 10-year athlete at the centre and it will be very encouraging having her back for the morning.”
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The time for talk is over After putting four clubs under the microscope last week in part one of our DDCA Turf 1 season preview, we return this week to take an in-depth look at last season’s finalists, premiers Hallam Kalora Park, runners-up Berwick, as well as powerhouse clubs Buckley Ridges and Springvale South with the opening round locked in for this weekend..
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BERWICK Nickname: Bears President: Andrew Moore Coach: Brad James Captain: James Wilcock Last Season: Runners-up Most Runs: Matthew Chasemore (475 runs at 47.50); Ruwantha Kellepotha (375 runs at 37.5) Most Wickets: Ruwantha Kellepotha (43 wickets at 11.86); Brendan Rose (16 wickets at 25.06) In: Andrew Perrin (Prahran), Riley Siwes (Dandenong West), Matt Robertson (returning), Damith Mapa Ralage (Mordialloc) Out: Ruwantha Kellepotha (Casey-South Melbourne), Josh Holden (Buckley Ridges), Brendan Rose (Richmond), Cory Bevan (Knoxfield) Home Base: Arch Brown Reserve, Berwick Turf 1 premierships: 7 Most recent premiership: 2019/20 First match: vs Narre Warren, Arch Brown Reserve More: After coming agonisingly close to pulling off back-to-back Turf 1 premierships, the powerhouse Bears - despite an interesting off-season of movement - are once again well placed to give the Turf 1 title, and its eighth premiership in history a red-hot shake. The loss of Ruwantha Kellepotha does leave a gaping hole hard to fill, with the leg-spinning all-rounder coming off a truly extraordinary Wookey Medal winning season, but the star is giving Premier Cricket a go. Lion-hearted quick Brendan Rose is also returning to Premier level after another strong season, but the Bears have recruited smartly and have filled some needs on their list. The addition of ex-Tasmanian paceman Andrew Perrin, who retired from Premier level after winning a premiership with Prahran, gives the Bears a genuine star spearhead alongside James Wilcock, while emerging leggie Riley Siwes is a talent and will slot in well, while Mordialloc champ Damith Mapa Ralage is a serious player and a crucial addition. The great Matt Chasemore relinquishes the captaincy to star quick James Wilcock and will once again be hoping for a big season with the bat. The side will look a bit different, but the Bears will once again be up to their eyeballs in the race for the flag.
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Nickname: Bloods President: Jason Quirk Coach: Darren Arter Captain: Paul Hill Last Season: Third Most Runs: Ryan Quirk (443 runs at 34.08); Clint Tomlinson (363 runs at 36.30) Most Wickets: Jarryd Straker (25 wickets at 13.08); Akshat Buch (25 wickets at 13.96) In: Josh Dowling (Narre South), Jayde Herrick (Langwarrin), Mitch Forsyth (Dandenong), Blade Baxter (Ormond) Out: Nathan King (Lakes Entrance), Clint Tomlinson (retired), Stephen Hennessy (Keysborough), Tim Ford (relocated), Sam Wetering (Dandenong) Home Base: Alex Nelson Reserve, Springvale South Turf 1 premierships: 8 Most recent premiership: 2010/11 First match: vs Buckley Ridges, Park Oval More: Talk about impressive recruiting. The Bloods are ready and raring to push for their ninth Turf 1 flag and first since 2010/11 this season after seriously bolstering their list. Adding ex-Victorian and BBL paceman Jayde Herrick, who was most recently playing with Langwarrin, former Casey-South Melbourne quick Josh Dowling who dominated for Narre South last season, as well as Blade Baxter, the former Premier Cricket allrounder who is one of the best one-day players in local cricket across the state, as well as returning Dandenong batter Mitch Forsyth makes for some scary reading. The bowling attack is mighty impressive and undoubtedly the most frightening in the association, featuring Herrick, Dowling, Matt Wetering, Baxter, left-arm spinners Akshat Buch and Jarryd Straker. Add that to gun batter and vice-captain Ryan Quirk, Jackson Sketcher, new captain Paul Hill, Herrick, Forsyth and Baxter and the batting looks well balanced too to be able to produce big scores. Star all-rounder and former skipper Nathan King is a big loss, Tim Ford has given the club great service while Clint Tomlinson’s brief but impressive stint is over, but the Bloods have more than adequately covered their losses.
Nickname: Bucks President: Sonny De Silva Coach: Manjula Munasinghe Captain: Ben Wright Last Season: Fourth Most Runs: Daniel Watson (383 runs at 38.3); Ian Cockbain (211 runs at 42.20) Most Wickets: Michael Davies (22 wickets at 17.41); Chanaka Welegedara (20 wickets at 14.95) In: Nimesh Kariyawasam (North Dandenong), Ben Wright (overseas), Josh Holden (Berwick), Mahela Udawatte (overseas), Ricky Damiano (Twenty20 only) Out: Chanaka Welegedara (Strathmore), Benny Howell, Ian Cockbain (Langwarrin), Susa Pradeep (Endeavour Hills) Home Base: Park Oval, Dandenong Turf 1 premierships: 3 Most recent premiership: 2018/19 First match: vs Springvale South, Park Oval More: Another powerhouse club that has been highly active this off-season after a fourth placed finish last season. The Bucks didn’t have it all their own way last year, with injuries, unavailabilities and some inconsistency holding them back, but there was enough class in the sheds to play finals. After a brief stint at the club, ex-Test quick Chanaka Welegedara returns to Strathmore, while overseas pair Benny Howell and Ian Cockbain have departed, while there is uncertainty around DDCA great Daniel ‘DJ’ Watson and whether he plays on. But the Bucks have recruited sharply as they tend to do and as a result remain in the premiership hunt, with Mahela Udawatte - the ex-Sri Lankan Test batter - arguably the biggest recruit of all the clubs. He will undoubtedly enjoy the Park Oval surroundings and looms as a dominant player in the competition. Ex-England Under 19 representative Ben Wright has joined the club and signed as skipper in another monster boost to the batting, while Josh Holden adds significant depth to that middle order. Nimesh Kariyawasam is a zippy paceman from North Dandenong and will form a strong combo with Michael Davies, while the great Ricky Damiano is locked in as the Twenty20 marquee player.
Nickname: Hawks President: Craig Hillard Coach: Richard Hammond Captain: Jordan Hammond Last Season: Premiers Most Runs: Leigh Booth (443 runs at 34.08); Matthew Cox (352 runs at 29.33) Most Wickets: Will Whyte (28 wickets at 12.89); Jordan Hammond (21 wickets at 21.29) In: Udara Hettige (HSD) Out: Lee Brown (injury) Home Base: Hallam Recreation Reserve, Hallam Turf 1 premierships: 3 Most recent premiership: 2020/21 First match: vs Narre South, Strathaird Recreation Reserve More: On grand final day last season, there was genuine euphoria in the air as the Hawks won their first Turf 1 flag since 2001/02 - a premiership 20 years in the making. What made last season so special was the bond created by a group of guys who’ve grown up playing together. The end result, a premiership, was the sweetest culmination of everything they’ve gone through together. But it’s a new season, and there is no reason why the Hawks can’t put the foot down and charge towards back-to-back Turf 1 flags. More importantly, as the Hawks are regarded for, there is stability and genuine connection, and with another season of one-day cricket ahead of them, simply know what it takes to win in any situation. The Hawks were so disciplined with bat and ball last season, as seen in the epic grand final encounter against Berwick. Ben Hillard, Leigh Booth, Matt Cox, and skipper Jordan Hammond make up a dangerous batting group, while Hammond, Will Whyte, spinner Sachith Jayasingha, as well as the experienced Steve Gilmour provide boundless options with the ball. Adding to that incredible mix is all-rounder Udara Hettige from HSD, who has joined the Hawks after a stellar Turf 1 campaign last year which netted 185 runs and 18 wickets to be a shining light for the Cobras. He’ll slot straight in and have an impact. The Hawks will kickstart their premiership defence with an away clash against Narre South on 13 November, and will take some beating this season.
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Berwick get back on deck By David Nagel Berwick Netball Club is on the front foot and laying a very strong foundation for a hugely successful season in the Outer East Football Netball Competition in 2022. The Wickers - frustrated like so many by interruptions to community sport over the last two years - have a thriving culture and can’t wait to invite existing and prospective players back to the courts for pre-season training and trials. And the recent announcement by the State Government that community sport could return, both indoors and outdoors in late October, has given a real sense that this time the resumption of sport is for real. “This time it feels right” said Berwick Netball Club President Steve Santamaria. “Community sport is a safe space for kids and adults alike to develop skills and enhance their social and physical health. “We’ve missed watching what was shaping up to be a strong season for the club in 2021 as well as the social aspect of the sport, which is valued by our coaches and players.” Berwick is a strong netball club, with 10 teams participating across juniors and seniors, but it is also a place where players can congregate and enjoy a club culture that makes for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The Wickers have two teams in all junior grades – 13s, 15s and 17s – and have four senior teams, A Grade through to D Grade. Maddison Wrench, a senior player at Berwick, said there are many at the club that are enjoying reconnecting at pre-season training. “Obviously we spent 2020 in lockdown, which was really disappointing, but we had some great bonding sessions that year that set us up for a very strong 2021,” Wrench said. “But then we played only nine games this year before it all fell apart again, which was devastating for everyone who loves their sport. “So, this is the first time we’ve felt confident of playing on an ongoing basis for a couple of years. “We’re in a new division next year and we’re super excited to be playing against some new teams and new faces.” The Wickers will play in Division One next year, after being more than competitive in Premier Division this season, and can look forward to a really competitive era on court. “It’s such an exciting time to be at the Berwick Netball Club,” Wrench said. “We’ve already attracted some new faces; we’ve got new clubrooms - which are fantastic – and we’ll be playing in a new competition. “I’ve been at Berwick for three years now
Berwick players are enjoying their training in preparation for trials that begin on Tuesday 16 November. and the club is like a second family to me. “All the way through playing community sport it’s the vibe I’ve been looking for. We play to win but it’s also about having fun and connecting with people that are likeminded and like to stay fit and active.” And for those looking to join the club – now is the perfect time! “We’ve started pre-season training, which is for anyone who wants to come and join in,” Wrench said. “It’s not just for current players, but also for junior or senior players who would like to get a feel for what we do and how we are as a club.” Pre-season training is currently taking place for 13-under and 15-under players on Tuesday afternoons, with 17-under and senior players taking to the court on Thursday. Saturday mornings is a time when juniors and seniors combine and get their weekends off to a flying start. “We’ve already seen some new faces at training but we’re always open for more,” Wrench said. “It’s an ideal opportunity to come down and meet a friendly face before trials.” Trials begin for 13-under and 15 under on Tuesday 16 November, and for 17-under and senior teams on Thursday 18 November. Berwick Netball Club is taking every precaution to ensure that preseason training and trials are safe for players, coaches and officials alike. “We’ve put many measures in place to keep everybody safe,” said Santamaria. “We ask that all players and parents sign in and out while trialling; an expectation in community areas across the State”. For more information about upcoming trials or to sign up, visit the Berwick Netball Club website: https://www.berwicknetballclub.com.au
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Look out for the new and improved baby Bombers By David Nagel Emerald Cricket Club will field a young and exciting team in the WGCA District competition this season – looking to be competitive but with one eye firmly fixed on the future. Captain Owen Thorne is hoping to inject some youthful enthusiasm into his team, in what’s sure to be a tough competition against Devon Meadows, Lang Lang, Officer, Pakenham Upper-Toomuc and Upper Beaconsfield. Thorne, an Emerald junior, who left the club and returned a few seasons back, is excited about the season ahead. “We’ve lost a few senior players but it gives the opportunity for the young guys that were fringe players to put their hand up and come through the system,” Throne said. “They’ll get the opportunity to make some runs and hopefully cement their spot in the ones. “It’s very exciting to be back on the paddock and playing cricket again…just seeing mates again…it’s awesome.” Thorne said Emerald had made a deliberate decision to focus in on its juniors. “The young guys coming through the ranks is probably the most exciting thing for the club,” Thorne said. “We’ve sat down as a committee and coaching group and our strong focus is on pushing the younger players coming
through the under-16s into senior cricket, and giving them the opportunity to rise as high as their talent and commitment will take them. “It’s also about giving them the right guidance so they take over leadership roles from blokes like myself and Marshy (Clinton Marsh).” Thorne said he was confident his team would adapt better to the challengers of one-day cricket this season. “Our batting is suited more to two-day cricket, we have players who like to stay at the crease and take their time. “The change needed to happen, so we need to adapt, but I’m more worried about just playing cricket rather than worrying if it’s a one or two-dayer. “Everyone is in the same position. As a club we decided to have a good net session on Saturday, instead of playing a practice match, so we could get together as a club and all get a hit and have a bowl.” Thorne said that despite being young, he was more than confident of being competitive. “You go into every season hoping to play finals and that’s what we’re pushing for, so hopefully we get up and about early and snag a place in finals,” he said. “But we also understand that we have a very young squad and it’s about being patient and developing those young ones this season.”
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U13s Trials • Tuesday 16th November: 4.30pm – 6.30pm • Sunday 21st November: 8.30am – 10.00am U15s Trials • Tuesday 16th November: 7.00pm – 8.30pm • Sunday 21st November: 10.30am – 12.00pm U17s Trials • Thursday 18th November: 5.00pm – 6.30pm • Saturday 20th November: 8.30am – 10.00am Senior Trials • Thursday 18th November: 7.00pm – 9.00pm • Saturday 20th November: 10.30am – 12.30pm
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