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Covid clears the shelves

Kids get jabbed

By Marcus Uhe Primary school aged children between five and 11 have become the latest age group to be eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination as of Monday 10 January.

The vaccination clinic at Cranbourne Turf Club was transformed into a forest-themed area with artwork and imagery of native Australian animals to make the experience more kid-friendly and ease any stresses that children and families had about the process.

Each vaccination cubicle at Cranbourne’s indoor facility is named after an animal, such as a kangaroo, turtle, koala and wombat, with the eager Monash Health staff welcoming the child and their parent or guardian to their appointment by referencing the name of the animal.

Bec McLochlan is the nurse manager at the Cranbourne Turf Club vaccination clinic.

She has been pleased with the turn out at the turf club in the early stages of the eligibility period.

“Our bookings were completely filled on day one, which was great to see,” Ms McLochlan said.

“We all know that they’ve (the children) had a tough couple of years with schools having to close down for periods of time, so it’s exciting to be able to start vaccinating that age group.”

Charlie and Max Paleologos received their first dose of the vaccine at the Turf Club on Tuesday 11 January in the ring-tailed possum cubicle.

Charlie, 10, was apprehensive about the experience, but found it to be not as bad as he expected.

Max gets support from mum Amanda while the vaccine is given. 264268 Picture: ROB CAREW “I was a little bit nervous but it didn’t hurt as much as I thought,” he said.

Mum Amanda Paleologos said her boys didn’t take much convincing.

“They were really happy to get it,” Ms Paleologos said. “(Max) was a bit scared but they were happy to get it, to get over the restrictions that we’ve had.”

Not only did they receive protection from severe illness but the boys received a showbag for their efforts, containing coloured pencils, a colouring-in book and a fidget spinner, to Max’s delight.

Following their vaccination they added a leaf with their name on it to the eucalyptus vaccination tree, which grows with every vaccinated child.

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Environmental warriors Berwick brothers Reuben and Eli took matters into their own hands when they saw the mess in one of their favourite parks recently.

Turning their school holidays into a good cause, the nine and seven year olds

took along some garbage bags and cleaned up Sweeney Reserve.

Now they’re planning to involve the community to keep it in great shape.

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Coles stores have imposed temporary limits on meat products due to supply chain issues, but Woolworths remains limit-free for now.

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Supermarket shelves across the country are looking a little emptier due to the impacts of the Covid-19 Omicron wave.

Covid clears the shelves

By Gabriella Payne If you’ve been for your regular grocery shop recently, you may have noticed the shelves are looking a little more bare than usual.

It seems supermarkets throughout Melbourne’s south east, like the rest of Australia, are unfortunately feeling the effects of Covid once again - but this time, it’s not panic buying that’s causing the issue.

With the Omicron wave running rampant in our community, issues in the national supply chain and a shortage of staff have led to empty shelves in a range of stores, with some supermarkets reinstating customer limits on certain items, as was seen earlier in the pandemic.

In an email to customers on Thursday 6 January, Woolworths chief executive officer Brad Banducci explained the current situation

and urged shoppers not to panic, as there were still plenty of food products and supplies left to go around.

“When you’re shopping with us at the moment, you might unfortunately have noticed gaps on shelf, or substitutions in your online order,” Mr Banducci wrote.

“Unlike the surge buying of early 2020 (who could forget the toilet paper), this is because of the number of people in our supply chain in isolation – from suppliers to truck drivers and distribution centre team members – which in turn is causing material delays to store deliveries.

“To give you a sense of the magnitude of the challenge, we are experiencing Covid-driven absences of 20 per cent plus in our distribution centres and 10 per cent plus in our stores,” he explained.

While Mr Banducci said states like NSW were worst-affected, he noted this was a nationwide issue and it was “not yet clear how soon the system will come back into balance”.

A Coles spokesperson echoed Mr Banducci’s sentiments, and said they were experiencing the same issues due to the Omicron wave.

“Recent increases in Covid case numbers in the community have required more people to isolate, which has impacted the availability of labour throughout the food supply chain,” the spokesperson said.

“At a time when inventory levels were already reduced in the post-Christmas period, our distribution centres are receiving fewer inbound deliveries and we have fewer team members available to process and dispatch stock to our stores.

“Meanwhile demand is elevated as custom-

ers choose to eat more meals at home to reduce their exposure to the rest of the community.”

Coles supermarkets have now imposed temporary purchase limits across the country (except WA) on selected meat products, in order to manage the demand for these grocery items but Woolworths stores continue to remain limit-free for now.

Both supermarket giants thanked customers for their understanding during these challenging times.

“We thank our customers for their patience as we work with our suppliers and transport partners to increase deliveries and return a full range of products to our stores over coming weeks,” the Coles spokesperson said.

“We ask that they continue to treat our team with kindness and respect, and to purchase only what they need.”

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Missing girl found safe

By Jamie Salter Berwick resident Nayanthi Rajapakse was worried sick when her non-verbal, autistic daughter Liliana went missing in the blink of an eye last week.

Five year old Liliana was riding her scooter to the local playground ahead of her mother when she disappeared at about 7.15pm.

Mrs Rajapakse immediately started searching for Liliana, along with her elder daughter Yeshani and her husband Sapumal, who came home from work to join the search.

After about 15 minutes of their fruitless efforts, the family decided to phone triple zero.

Mrs Rajapakse said she was deeply concerned for her child’s safety.

“I was very worried because she has level three autism and can’t say her name or where she lives,” she said.

“She attends Officer Specialist School and it’s school holidays, so she’s a bit upset because she normally likes the routine.

“The police arrived at my house and my husband and elder daughter were leaving their number with locals.”

Along with police, about 50 Berwick com-

munity members rallied to help search for Liliana.

“We didn’t know anyone personally but they were looking for about an hour, asking other people if they had seen her and looking at the local shopping complex,” Mrs Rajapakse said.

After what felt like a lifetime for the family, Liliana was found safe and well at an unknown neighbour’s house near the playground at around 8.30pm.

“I was told she was given food and looked after inside the house,” Mrs Rajapakse said.

Police attended the residence and Liliana was brought home by Yeshani and Sapumal.

“I was so relieved when she came home,” Mrs Rajapakse said.

The Rajapakse family have lived on Strathavan Drive, Berwick for the past six years and said they were very grateful to their neighbours.

Mrs Rajapakse said finding Liliana was a big community effort.

“I want to thank the people who supported me to find Liliana,” she said.

“Our neighbourhood is quiet, calm and supportive.”

Nayanthi Rajapakse’s daughter Liliana was found safe after she was missing for about an hour.

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Kids happily join the queue for the vax in Cranbourne From page 1 Additonal measures taken by the clinic to ease stress for patients include Virtual Reality (VR) headsets which show calming visions of oceans and animals, which the patient can wear whilst the vaccine is administered in order to distract them.

For parents of children who have fears of needles and vaccines, Ms McLochlan recommended providing plenty of information beforehand.

“Try to explain what’s going to happen as much as possible, so that they’re aware, and make it as fun of an experience as possible, as much as immunisation can be,” she said.

Children are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine with a second dose recommended eight weeks after their first.

The forest-themed vaccination centres have been setup at a number of locations across Melbourne including the Sandown Racecourse and the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub. To book your children’s first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, visit coronavirus.vic.gov. au/vaccine Bookings can also be made via the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or via your local pharmacy or GP.

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Max (left) and brother Charlie give thumbs up after their jabs, Emily (left) and Rita as “Emu” and “Koala” supported children coming for their vaccine. 264268 Pictures: ROB CAREW

Brothers Charlie (left) and Max compare arms after their shots. 264268

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Star News Group cadet journalist Jonty Ralphsmith

Tell us a fun fact about yourself?

I am named after South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes.

What are you most passionate about?

Environmental sustainability and seeing Collingwood and the Australian cricket team go well.

What do you love about what you do?

Being in the know and communicating that information fairly and efficiently to the general public.

What is your experience in the industry?

I volunteered in the media department for multiple years at the Frankston Dolphins (VFL), The Inner Sanctum sports media site throughout 2020-21 and at Sandringham Dragons during 2021.

What would your last meal be?

Smoked trout with roast veggies and a Somersby Cider.

What was your favourite subject at school?

Global politics and legal sStudies.

What event past or present would you like to witness?

2000 Sydney Olympics.

Which five guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?

Greta Thunberg, Craig Reucassel, Nick Kyrgios, Glenn Maxwell, Emma Murray.

What are you currently reading?

With the Falling of the Dusk by Stan Grant.

What is your dream holiday destination?

South America.

What were you like as a kid?

I still am a kid by some people’s metrics! But probably inquisitive and sporty.

Do you consider yourself an introvert or extrovert?

Depends who you ask.

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Buses to replace trains Buses will replace trains on sections of the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines throughout January and early February, while works continue on the Cranbourne Line Upgrade.

Cranbourne and Pakenham line trains will be replaced by buses between Westall, Cranbourne and Pakenham stations from 8.30pm on Tuesday, 11 January until last train on Thursday, 3 February.

Buses will also replace trains between Dandenong and Cranbourne stations from first service on Friday, 4 February until last service on Sunday, 6 February.

Passengers should allow extra travel time and can plan their journey by visiting ptv.vic. gov.au The Cranbourne Line Upgrade will deliver eight kilometres of duplicated track between

Cranbourne and Dandenong, a new Merinda Park Station and the removal of three level crossings.

To learn more about the Cranbourne Line Upgrade, head to bigbuild.vic.gov.au The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.

Those who are travelling on public transport, or in a taxi or rideshare service, must wear a fitted mask covering their nose and mouth for the entire journey.

QR codes have also been rolled out across the public transport network to help keep passengers safe.

For more information and advice about coronavirus, visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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Triple dose requirements

By Shelby Brooks

Third dose vaccine mandates came into effect at 11.59pm on Wednesday. couraged to support businesses in a CovidSafe way. Closing indoor dance floors is a simple but important step – we know they pose an extraordinary risk of mass transmission,” Mr Foley said.

In addition, further visitor restrictions will be applied to hospitals and aged care settings – reflecting the vulnerable nature of patients and residents in these facilities.

Residents at aged care centres will continue

to be permitted up to five visitors per day, but visitors must return a negative RAT result before entering. If no RATs are available at the facility, residents will be permitted no more than two visitors.

Visitors in hospitals must have received two doses of the vaccine or must return a negative RAT result before entering.

Adult visitors who are not fully vaccinated must wear an N95 mask during their visit.

Questions asked when reporting a RAT It also means Victorians who test negative on a RAT and are not a household contact will be able to resume their lives straight away instead of quarantining while they wait for a negative result – meaning less disruptions for everyone including for work, school, childcare, and social lives.

A new webform became available on Friday 7 January for positive cases to report their result to the Department of Health.

As well as basic personal details such as name, gender, and date of birth, cases will be asked the following questions to determine their level of risk and what support they might need: 1. Have you been told you have recently been in contact with someone who has Covid-19?

2. Have you been recently unwell with Covid-19 symptoms?

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3. Do you need any support to stay home?

4. Have you received at least two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine?

5. How many doses of the vaccine have you received, if any?

6. Have you had any symptoms in the past five days?

7. If you have symptoms how sick do you feel?

8. Do you have the following conditions (including currently pregnant or cancer treatment, blood disorder, psychiatric condition or lung, heart, kidney, or liver disease)?

9. Are you happy to contact your GP for your clinical care?

People who answer no to both question one and two are recommended to get a PCR test to confirm their positive RAT result.

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From Friday 7 January, Victorians who test positive on a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) will be asked nine easy questions to quickly access the medical support they need as part of the transformation of Victoria’s response to coronavirus.

Anyone who tests positive on a RAT is now considered a probable case and must immediately isolate for seven days and notify their contacts – just like those who test positive on a PCR test.

It is now mandatory to report the result of a positive RAT to the Department of Health through an online form or by phone.

The new system means fewer Victorians will have to wait on the results of a PCR test before receiving the care and information they need, including monitoring for worsening symptoms and financial support for isolation.

Standard face masks continue to be mandated for children aged eight and above.

“No setting is more vulnerable than hospitals and aged care, and that’s why visitors to hospitals will be required to have received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine or return a negative Rapid Antigen Test,” Mr Foley said.

Information on updated CovidSafe settings and third dose vaccination requirements are published at coronavirus.vic.gov.au

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The Victorian Government has introduced a new triple vaccination requirement for key essential workers to allow them to continue operating on site.

Described as “important but proportionate changes”, the new mandate was introduced to further protect highest-risk health care and hospitality settings – and key workforces – from the risk of outbreaks and super-spreader events.

Under new pandemic orders which came into effect at 11.59pm Wednesday 12 January, healthcare, aged care, disability, emergency services, correctional facility, quarantine accommodation and food distribution workers who are already required to be fully vaccinated must get their third dose before being permitted to work onsite.

Workplaces must sight and record proof of vaccination.

Workers eligible for a third dose on or before Wednesday 12 January will have until Saturday 12 February to get their third dose.

Workers not yet eligible for a third dose will be required to get it within three months and two weeks of the deadline to receive their second mandatory dose.

The order responds to the increased risks of Covid-19 exposure to critical workers, their proximity to vulnerable people, the higher risk of the virus spreading in their workplace and the need to protect access to essential goods and services.

Health Minister Martin Foley said it was a sensible extension of the state’s existing vaccination requirements.

He also announced indoor dance floors within hospitality and entertainment venues would be closed from 11.59pm 12 January.

Venues can still operate and there are no changes to the density settings currently in place.

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Kids to vote Letters for mascot Maggots for dinner The children of Australia now have the opportunity to help select and name a new mascot for Australia Post.

After choosing one of five iconic Australian animals as the new mascot, it’s time to put on those thinking caps and come up with a creative new name.

The child who submits the chosen name will win an overnight experience at Taronga Zoo for them and their family (two adults and two children), plus a $2000 flight gift card to help pay for the journey.

Australia Post head of consumer marketing Corrina Brazel said this was an exciting opportunity for Aussie kids to get creative and help Australia Post celebrate the nation’s unique wildlife.

“We have narrowed our search down to five Aussie animals – the potoroo, the koala, the kookaburra, the Australian kelpie, and the wombat – but we need the children of Australia to help us choose just one to be our mascot,“ Ms Brazel said.

“Once we have our chosen animal, you’ll see our mascot in post offices, in our educational materials and at events.

“You might even see it on an Australia Post uniform.“ To enter and go in the draw to win the prize all kids need to do is visit auspost.com.au/ mascot, complete the online form, and submit the suggested name.

Children have until Sunday 20 February at 11.59pm AEST to submit their suggestions.

Names will be judged by an Australia Post panel, with the mascot to be announced in April 2022.

For more information about how to enter and the terms and conditions, visit auspost. com.au/mascot

On 29 December, while we here in the suburbs of Melbourne and beyond were gathering with friends and family for post-Christmas and New Year celebrations, friends of refugees and advocacy groups were being notified by refugees imprisoned in the Park Hotel Carlton, that their evening meal was infested with maggots and that the bread supplied at the time was covered in mould.

There are pictures backing up this claim.

Members of Refugee Advocacy agencies, including Casey Cardinia for Refugees, and Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RACVic), are urging the relevant Federal Government agency , COMCARE, to take enforcement action against the operator of the Park Hotel Immigration Detention Facility (IDF) about this unacceptable breach of the Commonwealth’s Work Health and Safety Act (2011).

This request to COMCARE holds that there has been a serious breach of the “primary duty of care” in relation to “other persons” (persons other than “workers”) which, under section 19 of the Work Health and Safety Act, imposes on the operator of any Commonwealth workplace, including an IDF, (also known as an Alternative Place of Detention or APOD (or prison, as it is for 34 men held there since 2019).

Such “other persons” include IDF prisoners.

As readers could agree, such a breach of standards does not accord with the Department of Home Affairs’ continuing line that refugees enjoy the same standard of living in detention as do the general population.

This can be clearly demonstrated not to be true in this case.

Casey Cardinia for Refugees has also made representation to COMCARE, to Park Hotel management and to MPs Russell Broadbent (Monash) and Jason Wood (La Trobe) that this is an unacceptable breach of duty of care and that the government stands condemned for its continuing torture of refugees.

Shirley Hynes, Casey Cardinia for Refugees

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To walk-ins at the vaccine centre at the Turf Club. Arrived 20 minutes early for an appointment and took over two hours to get through.

Thumbs down!

To Djokovic.

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To people that don’t show up when they promise to purchase an item.

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To cat owners who think it’s okay to let their cats roam the streets.

Thumbs up!

To my fellow supermarket workers, working as hard as they can to get items on the shelves and customer orders delivered.

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To dumped rubbish.

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Storytelling is part of my culture.

Storytelling keeps my culture alive.

I would like to share my story for the new season we are entering… it is the season of WEEYUKABUL N’YO’WEENTH (old man sun) where the movements of the people are led by the stars in the northern sky.

Now is the time for the Kulin people to prepare for YAIN YANG (dance and song).

It is ceremony time.

Take your eyes to the BOORURN (sky) map.

The MOONMOONDIIK (Pleiades constellation) is visible now and you can see Orion nearby wearing his belt and tools.

This signals the BAGGAROOKS (woman) and young girls and the COOLEENTH (men) and YAN YEANS (boys) to seperate.

Coming of age ceremonies have begun and everyone won’t see each other again now until the end of season dance.

Communication is done between the

groups with small WEENTHS (fires) seen flickering at night up and down the coastline.

Each one letting their family group know everyone is safe.

It is a sacred time and the people have been preparing for many weeks.

Hot MOORNMOOT (winds) blow across the BEEK (country) now, the NOWEENTH (sun) is high.

The BARGAN (cool) night air travels across WARRAIN (the ocean) and brings relief from the daylight heat.

BULGANA (meat) is smoked and hung out to dry in preparation for the cooler months.

Camps are near large, fresh water holes and TOUIT (fish) snapper, flounder, EOKE(eels) and abolone are in abundance at this time of year.

All that seafood needs to be mixed with plant food so tubers are collected from the Murnong and Lillies and Warragul greens, sea celery and KARKALLA (pig face) are added to the evening meal.

Fruit from MORR (prickly currant bush)

EEPAEEP (native raspberry) and BALLART (cherry ballart) are picked by the BOOBOOPS (children).

BEENAKS (baskets) filled with sweet berries.

Gum from the wattle and eucalyptus is collected and stored in hollows of trees on walking tracks to be used in the future for burns, tummy aches and where necessary repairs on tools and spears.

A special drink called BEAL is made, to get ready for the coming together dance.

Holes are dig and sealed then flowers from the DARGURN (yellow box) and River Red Gum are added to soak and ferment.

As the Kulin people lay under the bright night BOORURN (sky) with their fires burning, stories are told and lessons learnt.

Venus MENIYAN (moon) is close now and meteor showers can be seen streaking their bright lights across the country.

Many shooting TUTBYRUMS (stars) fall at this time of the year, many wishes are made and many whispers to the ancestors can be heard through the quietness of the night. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Kids clean up their park

By Gabriella Payne

Reuben and Eli did a fantastic job of cleaning up their local park on the weekend.

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The boys (and their sister Matilda) are hoping to organise a Clean Up Australia Day event at the reserve in early March, and are encouraging community members to join in.

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A couple of young environmental warriors took matters into their own hands recently when they saw the state of their local park and they’re now encouraging others to do the same.

Berwick brothers Reuben and Eli, aged 9 and 7, were out enjoying the school holiday sunshine at Sweeney Reserve on the weekend, when they noticed the mess all around them.

Instead of ignoring the problem, the young boys turned to their parents with a plan - why not clean it up themselves?

“On Saturday the boys were at the park and said how dirty it was, and asked if they could bring a bag back next time they went so they could pick up rubbish,“ their mother, Jackie Bannerman-Wilks, explained.

“We go over to the park all the time to cycle and play games, and we’ve noticed it’s gotten worse with all the rubbish recently.

“There are not enough bins and so many people seem to use it and not care about leaving rubbish everywhere,“ she said.

“So on Sunday, they took three bags with them, and they managed to fill up all three!“ Jackie said that her sons came back from Sweeney Reserve with big smiles on their faces that afternoon and even though it was a small gesture, it had made them feel “really good about themselves“.

“It’s the little things isn’t it?” she said.

“We’ve always brought them up to put their rubbish in their bin - and we just want the park to look nice for our children, and they want it to look nice too.

“They are at that age where they understand the effects littering has on the waterways, the environment and animals, and so they wanted to help,“ she said - and that they certainly did!

The boys’ big sister, 10-year-old Matilda, had been sick at home and unable to join them

that afternoon, but when Reuben and Eli told her about their clean-up crusade, she came up with another idea - why not invite the community to join in too?

Jackie said that her children were now planning to host a community clean up event at Sweeney Reserve on Clean Up Australia Day, coming up on Sunday 6 March 2022, and she and her husband were very proud of their efforts.

The kids plan to put up posters in the near future and invite everyone, both young and old, to join in their environmental initiative to help make their local park a fun and clean space for one and all to enjoy.

“Hopefully more people will join in on Clean Up [Australia] Day,“ Jackie said.

“The boys said if they could do it, then other people can do it too - and that way everything would be a bit nicer.“

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Storm bypasses Casey

By Jamie Salter Narre Warren SES says a thunderstorm that bypassed the City of Casey could have been disastrous following recent wind events.

The Narre Warren unit responded to seven calls for assistance following an extreme weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for Wednesday 5 January.

Narre Warren State Emergency Service controller Damian Burns said the uncommon strong easterly breeze caused a fair amount of damage.

“It caused a number of trees down over roads and restricted access to property,“ Mr Burns said.

“There was a wind event two and a half weeks ago, so we were readjusting tarps on old damage awaiting to be fixed.

“We were very lucky because we had predicted the storm cell would come over the City of Casey.

“You never know when it comes to a thunderstorm warning if you’re in the way, so we were on alert because we have to be ready.“ The unit responded with a reduced workforce due to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

In 2021, Narre Warren SES received 1374 requests for assistance.

Mr Burns said SES volunteers were ready for a busy year ahead, particularly throughout the summer season.

“Our volunteer workforce is amazing,“ he said.

“We have varied callouts and are often assisting police.

“Summer will be busy because we tend to assist CFA with some of their larger fire events.“ Victorians have been reminded to keep gutters and drains clear this summer and to peg down items such as umbrellas and trampolines to ensure they do not get blown away by the wind.

Mr Burns said people should also get to know their neighbours in case of an emergency.

“Knowing your neighbours helps keep you safe because they are often the first responders and are able to help before emergency services arrive,“ he said.

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Local residents say dumped property is an eyesore.

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Cars and trailers have been left in public view.

Residents fed up with illegal dumping

By Jamie Salter Residents of Berwick’s Kilvington Court say nothing is being done to remove illegally dumped items that are lowering the visual integrity of the neighbourhood.

Unregistered vehicles and trailers have been left on council land opposite Akoonah Park, well within public view.

A resident of Kilvington Court told Star News the dumped property has been an ongoing issue over the past five years.

“Friends who came around over Christmas were asking what’s going on because the rubbish on the corner because it is now tenfold,“ they said.

“I can’t see why it can’t be removed.

There’s got to be something that can be done - it’s just an eyesore.“ City of Casey council said they were aware of the matter and were in the process

A car is left sitting just off the public footpath. of managing the situation to achieve compliance.

Manager of waste and sustainability Michael Jansen said council was committed to ensuring Casey’s public spaces were kept clean for all to enjoy.

“Rubbish dumping and littering is ille-

gal, 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,“ Mr Jansen said.

“If you have excessive amounts of waste to dispose of, we encourage residents to take their waste and recycling to a local transfer station including Outlook Environmental in Hampton Park, Future Recycling in Pakenham, or the Frankston Recycling Centre in Skye.

“Alternatively, residents can hire a skip bin from a private provider or book a council hard waste service.“ Mr Jansen said council liaised closely with waste contractors who undertake street cleaning every six weeks, and service litter bins daily in busy commercial areas to ensure they are not overflowing.

Residents of Berwick and surrounds are receiving an unusual delivery in their mailboxes of late - a CD claiming to hold the key to better health.

A photo of the CD was posted in the local Facebook Noticeboard by Robert Coley, which received almost 50 comments from local community members - with many people concerned the disk was a virus.

“I got one too in Harkaway, I hung it on a fruit tree to scare birds however I was told from a friend it’s legit and not a virus but, like you thought, what sort of advice comes unsolicited in your letterbox!“ Keatha Jane Stewart said.

Another resident, Lucy Lockyer, said she put the CD “straight in the bin“.

“I didn’t think anyone had CD players any more,“ she wrote.

One resident braved the risk and played the CD in an old DVD player.

“The program says that if you believe it will work. This is a typical pseudo-scientific claim,“ Jacqueline Elliot wrote.

The CD left in residents mail boxes.

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By Jamie Salter Berwick’s La Baguette Cafe is proving hospitality businesses can thrive despite ongoing Covid-19 disruptions as customers flock to the newly renovated business.

Owner Mush Rahaman put Victorian Government business support packages towards cafe renovations as well as operating costs like rent, staff salary and utility bills.

He said government payouts helped keep the business afloat throughout the coronavirus pandemic and ever-changing restrictions placed upon hospitality venues.

“My customers are of an older population so they weren’t coming in, but they were sending me cards and support and I knew they would come back,“ Mr Rahaman said.

“That’s when I decided to invest into the business.“ Renovations were completed during the last lockdown between August and October and Mr Rahaman said the investment doubled the value of his cafe.

“I did a little bit of changes every lockdown the first was the toilets, then the kitchen equipment, then upgrading dining areas, and finally painting and artwork,“ Mr Rahaman said.

“The pandemic came to us as a curse but I turned it into a blessing.

“I took every opportunity the government and the bank gave us to survive because what was to come could have been worse than what we had already been through.“ Part of the upgrade included an increase in the cafe’s outdoor seating capacity to combat density limits.

“People now prefer to sit outside for their health and safety, so I’ve extended the outdoor

Staff members Stephen Hovens and Mahsa Larimi prepare for a busy day ahead. seating area and added umbrellas and timber fencing so it’s safer and more comfortable for the customer,“ Mr Rahaman said.

As of Friday, 7 January, density limits of one person per two square metres were introduced indoors at hospitality venues, including cafes.

Mr Rahaman said his business was well prepared for the new changes.

“I never complain about government limits, it’s for the benefit of our people,“ he said.

“We need to stick together and be strong

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throughout this nightmare until the sun comes up again.

“Lots of old customers are coming back and new customers are looking for a regular cafe to visit.“ Staff member Mahsa Larimi has worked at the cafe since May 2021 and said it looked new and improved after the recent renovations.

“When customers come in the first thing they say is ’look at your pictures, look at your flowers, they’re very nice’,“ she said.

“It’s really good for customers because whatever we make, we spend on the business which makes everyone really happy.

“If we didn’t have that money from the government we wouldn’t have been able to handle the impact of the coronavirus.“ Since reopening following the most recent lockdown, Mr Rahaman said the cafe has been making the same amount of money as it once did - before anyone heard the name coronavirus.

Hospitality continues to struggle in 2022

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Berwick hospitality venues are struggling with staff in isolation.

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Berwick hospitality businesses are currently dealing with staffing shortages as the Omicron Covid-19 variant spreads across Victoria.

The state recorded 21,997 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday 5 January - compared to just 5,091 cases a week prior.

Close contacts of someone who has received a positive Covid-19 test result must quarantine for seven days, leaving local cafes and restaurants without staff for an extended period.

Berwick’s House of Burgers owner Shoheli Sumjida said businesses were suffering.

“I was talking to other business owners and people will be closing their businesses more now than the last two years - without getting any government support,” she said.

Ms Sumjida has just come out of isolation herself and had to shut her business for two weeks.

“We have about 12 staff and if any staff

members get sick we might have to close again because we don’t have enough people,” she said.

“It should be busy but we have to keep the online orders off because we don’t have enough staff.”

Businesses continue to cope with a lack of backpackers and foreign workers who are often willing to work in hospitality during their stay in the country.

Berwick’s Four Figs manager Jarrad Futherland said it has been a trying time for the cafe.

“None of our staff have been positive but about 10 staff out of a team of 17 have been close contacts and have had to isolate,“ he said.

“If we have even one more person call in to quarantine we would have to close and just offer takeaway - we’re prepared to do it but it’s really not worth it.“ Mr Futherland has been creating a roster day by day and has had to call on past staff members to help keep the business running.

“We opened on Tuesday and each day has been flat out busy with a lot of people not back to work yet,“ he said.

Wait times for PCR test results were taking longer than usual and leaving business owners left with no employees.

“I’ve got about three people who have done their sixth day test - they’re all waiting for results,“ Mr Futherland said.

“We understand the situation but it’s frustrating.“ As of Friday 7 January, people who test positive on a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) are subject to the same requirements as confirmed cases from a PCR test – they must isolate immediately for seven days and notify their contacts.

The change means Victorians won’t have to line up to get a PCR test and wait for their result to be diagnosed with Covid-19.

Density limits of one person per two square metres will also be introduced indoors at hospitality venues, including restaurants, cafes, pubs and nightclubs.

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By Shelby Brooks The district is preparing to return to its traditional agricultural roots when the 2022 Parklea Pakenham Show goes ahead in March.

After a cancelled show in 2020 and a ’through the windows’ display in 2021, organisers of the 111th Parklea Pakenham Agricultural and Horticultural Show Society are thrilled to be returning to a full in person show this year.

President Geoff Young said the 2020 show was cancelled only a week beforehand.

“That left the committee, exhibitors and sponsors devastated but we realised this was life now dealing with Covid-19,” he said.

“Last year we looked outside the box and were still able to run the majority of our pavil-

ion section – mainly our VAS section through the windows of an empty shop in Pakenham Place Shopping Centre. With a dedicated team we finished with an amazing display thanks to the strong support from our community.

“Our strong horse component of the show continued as well. After being postponed a couple of times because of restrictions, it ended with an overwhelming success at the Werribee Equestrian Centre.“ Subject to Covid-19 restrictions, the 2022 show will go ahead with free gate entry.

“We are staying strong and very positive this year,“ Mr Young said.

“The show is already set and ready to go on Saturday 19 March at the PB Ronald Reserve, bigger and better with all our usual competi-

tions, animals and free entertainment; bringing together our agricultural, horticultural and multicultural communities.“ The Living Learning Centre, Casey-Cardinia Library and Cardinia District Scouts will play a huge part in this year’s show with the theme Roaring ‘20s.

“With the enthusiastic committee who have been working on this show in the background for the last six months we will strive to keep positive and, depending on the restrictions closer to the show day, we may hold a show that may look different but we will endeavour to keep moving forward in whatever capacity possible,“ Geoff said.

Contact pakenhamshow1@bigpond.com for more information.

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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.

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Rex Flannery, pictured in late 2015, wants his name stripped from council. 148005 from anywhere within the City of Casey ... whether it’s a plaque in the botanical gardens or in Bunjil Place, I want them removed so they have absolutely no recognition anymore,” he said.

“They’ve disgraced themselves and they’ve disgraced the council. They’ve taken something away from me that I totally enjoyed. I loved serving the Casey community. I just want some clarity as to what way it’s going to go.”

Since his resignation, Mr Flannery has been working in an operating theatre at a local hospital. He said he has every intention to run for council again in 2024.

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“I want to get back into serving the community again. I want to run again and I want to get my name back on the honour board for the right reasons. At the moment it’s a dishonour board,” he said.

Star News understands Mr Flannery has put forward his request to be heard by the administrators at the next council meeting, slated for Tuesday 2 February.“It’s up to them now but a year later, this is still eating at me. I need closure and this is one way that I can get it,“ he said.

“I played no part in any downturn or sacking of the council and I feel it’s my duty to say that I don’t want to be a part of or in any way

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.”

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

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Works on the Narre Warren North Road Upgrade are ramping up as Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) prepares for a busy year of construction in 2022.

Works on the new Narre Warren North Road northbound carriageway and the Heatherton Road intersection upgrade are set to begin this month.

This includes building a dedicated right turn lane from Heatherton Road onto Belgrave-Hallam Road northbound and installing two new bus bays on Narre Warren North Road, north of Heatherton Road.

The MRPV team will begin upgrading the shared walking and cycling path on the western side of Narre Warren North Road between Memorial Drive and Heatherton Road, as well as clearing vegetation and removing some trees in preparation for the start of earthworks along the northbound carriageway between Fox Road and Belgrave Hallam Road.

Safety barriers will be placed along the western side of Narre Warren North Road, allowing crews to work safely behind barriers and keeping the existing road open.

Most works will take place between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday and

7am to 1pm on Saturdays but night works may apply with advance notice given to residents, to minimise impacts on traffic or utility services.

MRPV finished asphalting the new Uturn bay at Belgrave-Hallam Road and were able to remove safety barriers and open the road before the Christmas break.

Asphalt was placed on the southbound lane near Fox Road to keep one lane open in each direction when widening works start in January.

Ashphalt was also placed on Narre Warren North Road near Memorial Drive to create a safe place where the MRPV team can work whilst works are underway.

From the end of January to the end of March, the eastbound lanes on Heatherton Road will be closed at the Belgrave-Hallam Road intersection.

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blown by the wind reacting to circumstances as and when they occur which inevitably produces unpredictable and usually poorer outcomes.

This is not only bad for company results, it is also extremely uncomfortable for staff who will feel like they are passengers on a rudderless ship. Those that adopt the ‘short-term focus’ approach don’t fare much better either since without an underlying direction, it will feel like the business is adopting a ‘flavour of the month’ approach and continually shifting the goal-posts.

What was considered important last month may not be so essential this time around and so a lot of things can end up getting started but not properly finished being both inefficient and unsatisfying for those involved.

The trick to managing uncertainty is to determine what really matters to your business in the medium term, properly define the objectives and take manageable (often small) and consistent steps towards achieving these outcomes.

It is essential to keep the goals reasonable and realistic and communicate these effectively throughout the organisation so that everyone is singing off the same hymn sheet (or to borrow from the previous metaphor, following the same roadmap).

This does not mean that you should not review progress in the light of changing circumstances and potentially make some changes, but these will typically be more fine-tuned adjustments rather than significant changes if the goals have been well defined in the first place.

Good luck in charting your course for 2022.

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First off, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year.

Unfortunately however, 2022 has not got off to a great start as Covid numbers continue to rise and who would have expected just a few weeks ago that Victoria would now be seeing in excess of 50,000 Covid cases per day?

In fact, go back to 2019 and who would have had any idea at all that we were about to encounter a pandemic that would turn the world upside down?

The reality is that uncomfortable though it may be, uncertainty is an integral part of living and this of course holds true for business as well.

In thinking about the subject for the first article of 2022, I decided I would do a quick Google search to see what the main issues that businesses are currently facing are and it turns out that uncertainty shows up as a major concern for many employers.

So why is this so much of any issue and what can we do about it?

As human beings, we strive for predictability; It is comforting to know that given the same set of pre-conditions or circumstances, what happened before can be forecast to happen again.

If we are going to catch a train or a tram or a bus at a particular time, we want to know that the vehicle will arrive at the defined time and will take us reliably to our destination to arrive at the appointed time.

We want to know that our pay will hit the bank account on the same day each week or month so that regular financial commitments can be met.

Throughout history, we have created all sorts of models to enable us to predict future events – think timetables, weather forecasting and even mathematical models enabling us to send a man to the moon, these are intrinsic to the way we live our lives.

The problem with uncertainty in business, is that it tends to lead to a short-term focus or worse, a justification for doing little or no forward thinking since what’s the point if things are going to change anyway?

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WHAT’S ON Lakeside Market Pakenham There will be over 60 food and maker stalls at the market on Sunday 16 January from 10am2pm.

Situated at the Cardinia Cultural Centre Complex on Lakeside Drive, Pakenham, it is the perfect space for families to relax and listen to live acoustic music.

Stalls include gourmet food and drinks, fashion, art, skincare, baked goods, plants and more.

Pakenham Arthritis Self Help Group The group is looking for new leaders to run its exercise sessions. Training provided. Contact Anne on 0400 701 093 or Tess on 0427 594 051 Annual general meeting: 10.30am Tuesday 8 March at Deep Creek Golf Club, Pakenham, with lunch to follow.

Cost is $15 per person.

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Dandenong Car Meet Westside JDM and Ausmeets are hosting United automotive at Gloria Pyke Netball Complex on Sunday 16 January from noon-4pm.

Entry to the Covid-safe event is $10 and there will be business stalls, food trucks and coffee vans.

Authorities have been informed of the large car meet and people are being encouraged to show off their vehicles.

Visit United Aotomotive Main Event Facebook Page for more details.

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Body Art Classes Casey City Council is inviting people to free body art classes at Selandra Community Hub, Clyde North.

Attendees are being asked to bring their own mats and water bottles as Covid precautionary measures.

The classes are on from 10-11am each Monday and use exercises including yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi, incorporating short cardio and rhythmic music to create harmony between body and mind.

Visit casey.vic.gov.au/events/bodyart-selandra

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Art Class Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House and Community Centre is hosting a school

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holiday art class.

The children’s tie dye art class led by artist tiny.v will be held on Thursday 20 January from 10.30am until noon.

Children aged seven to 12 years old will learn how to design and colour t-shirts for $20.

To book your spot, visit events.humanitix. com/bpnh-7-12-year-old-school-holiday-artclass-tie-dying-session

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Casey City Council is inviting adults to a six-week drawing course every Monday from 6-8pm for six weeks from 31 January at the Cranbourne West Community Centre.

The course costs $110 and will focus on teaching observational skills of drawing from reality.

People of all drawing abilities are welcome.

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Live music and food trucks are coming to Myuna Farm, Casey on Friday 21 January.

The nursery will be open from 5pm until 7.30pm for people to walk around.

Tickets cost $3 per person or $10 for a family of four. To book your spot, visit trybooking. com/events/landing?eid=857887&

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Melbourne take on St Kilda in their first game at Casey Fields for the season at 3.10pm on Saturday 22 January in round three of the AFLW season.

Free entry for children, $10 for adults. As well as the on-field action, there will also be familyfriendly events.

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The Casey Food and Wine Festival will make a huge return in March 2022, and expressions of interest are now open to be a stallholder.

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Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club The Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club is a welcoming vibrant social club for active senior men and women who live in the City Of Casey and the Shire of Cardinia and surrounding areas.

Activities include sequence in line dancing, dine outs, table tennis, coffee mornings, IT discussion groups, Saturday country rambles, walking groups, coach trips, musical theatre and others.

They have a strong social calendar and if you are independent, young at heart and feel they might inspire you, make contact with their enquiry officer on 0468 363 616.

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With over 150 classes per week in dance, music and drama on offer, Cathy-Lea is sure to have a class that meets your needs. Please contact Cathy on cathy-lea@cathy-lea.com or 9704 7324 or visit the website cathy-lea.com to book your free trial class.

Karlie Grace Dancers in Berwick has just celebrated another successful year.

Studio principal Karlie Johnson, took the Covid disruptions in her stride and pirouetted to move the entire school online for the second year in a row.

The KGD students thrived amongst all the uncertainty and rose to the challenges through lockdown periods showing the resilience, determination, grit, and self-discipline they are taught as Karlie Grace Dancers. These values shone through and were a true testament to the students. Throughout the year, the KGD team nurtured their students, guiding them to find their inner grace by encouraging students to pursue excellence in line with their mission of creating dancers who are technical, versatile, and ready for the performing arts industry in an inviting atmosphere. Students are encouraged to uphold the studio motto As-

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The studio boasts an extremely high calibre of dance teachers, all of whom have extensive experience in professional dance and teaching.

Offering a range of dance styles from classical ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary to hip hop and, there is an endless opportunity to find a style that your child will love and the option to change and trial different styles on their dance journey. Despite the tumultuous year, Karlie Grace Dancers achieved many great feats in 2021 with an expansion in taking over an adjoining complex. This has allowed students access to another professional dance studio the size of the Bunjil Theatre stage.

For more information, please contact info@kgdancers.com and to find out what makes KGD standout from the crowd, visit kgdancers.com

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Renowned for its high standards, disciplined classes, and friendly, expert staff, Cathy-Lea encourages students of all abilities to shine, training through recognised syllabi and affiliated with professional associations including Cecchetti International Ballet, The Australian Teachers of Dancing, Ausdance VIC and AMEB. Cathy-Lea is also a provider of VCE and VET Dance.

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By Nick Creely Beaconsfield Cricket Club Hall of Famer Mick McMahon has for the past two decades been a beacon of the mighty Tigers.

Since joining the club in season 2000/01, McMahon has performed with aplomb both on and off the field, typifying exactly what it means to be a true clubman - loyal, dedicated and always willing to go the extra mile in pursuit of making the club a better and more accepting place.

And this Saturday, McMahon will become just the fifth player in the club’s illustrious history to reach 300 games when he takes on Lyndale in the One-Day 2 competition.

It’s been a hell of a journey for the Tigers great, affectionately known as ‘Micky Boy’ since he walked through the Perc Allison doors.

“To play 300 games for this great Beaconsfield Cricket Club has been an absolute honour,” he told the Gazette.

“A lot of faces around the club have changed over the years but the culture has not. I have made many good friends over the journey and I am so grateful to have done so.”

Known as an all-rounder, a right-arm fast opening bowler who could move the ball off the pitch and extract plenty of bounce, McMahon was also a more than handy slip fielder and a late to middle order batsman who started out at the club in 1999/00, before taking over the club captain-coach role in 2000/01.

Currently sitting third on the club’s alltime runs scorers list with 6132 runs, he has captured 187 wickets and made six centuries, 33 half-centuries and in the later years has donned the gloves to capture 209 dismissals.

Premierships have also been a regularity throughout McMahon’s career with nine premiership medallions (including six as captain), while individually he has won 13 grade champion medals, 23 club batting and bowling awards, and is a two-time club champion.

McMahon has represented the WGCA in Country Week and representative cricket with distinction and later as a WGCA Country Week selector.

It’s fair to say that he has played with - and against - some mighty fine cricketers.

“I have been privileged to have captained and played alongside so many wonderfully talented cricketers over the years and will cherish those memories forever,” he said.

“Playing 300 games is certainly a special milestone and I am proud to join an elite group in the club’s history who have also achieved that.”

Off the field, McMahon served on the general committee for nine years which included a stint as president in 2020/21, vice-president in 2017/18, 2019/20 and treasurer in 2013/14 and 2014/15, was instrumental in moving from WGCA to the DDCA Turf competition in

Beaconsfield Hall of Famer Mick McMahon charges in for the club. 113073 2015/16, and has also been the club historian for the past nine years.

He was awarded Life Membership in 2013/14 and was selected the 2000-2010 ‘Team of the Decade’, was also selected in the 19952020 ‘Silver Jubilee’ team, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in May 2021 as the 41st inductee.

Michael was awarded Life Membership in season 2013/14 and was easily selected in the 2000-2010 “Team of the Decade”. He was also selected in the 1995-2020 “Silver Jubilee” team and was inducted into the Beaconsfield Cricket Club Hall of Fame in May 2021.

He said it was a privilege to be involved with a club that plays a huge part in the region both on and off the field.

“The club has always been enriched with magnificent cricketers and wonderful volunteers from all walks of life who have always strived to be the best at what they can do and I guess our great display of premiership cups in our social rooms reflects that from an on field and off field perspective,” he said.

“The club has always prided itself on being a leader for others to follow.”

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Eagles grow stronger with signing of more star power

By Nick Creely Endeavour Hills is at it again, with another incredible haul of signings set to bolster the club in the second half of the Victorian SubDistrict Cricket Association season.

The Eagles - who have been one of the most talked about cricket clubs in Victoria this season with a number of high-profile recruits and cameos - have landed West Indian quick Fidel Edwards for the second half of the season in huge news for the club, but less so the batters around the competition.

The 39-year-old lands at the Eagles - well known as having one of the most iconic bowling actions of all time - was once clocked at 157.7kmh in an international match and has played 55 Tests for the West Indies, claiming 165 wickets, as well as 50 ODIs and 26 Twenty20 Internationals.

Despite not playing a Test since 2012 and an ODI since 2009, he played for the West Indies against Australia in a Twenty20 in July of last year, taking 1/8.

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significant in the history of the competition, with the Eagles currently captained by Sri Lankan legend Tillakaratne Dilshan.

The Eagles have also enjoyed the services of current Sri Lankan top-order batter Lahiru Thirmanne, while former Indian Under 19 World Cup captain Unmukut Chand - currently listed by the Melbourne Renegades - has also played a few games with the club.

The club has also swiftly moved to bolster their bowling with former BBL and Victorian quick Jayde Herrick crossing over after a brief stint with Springvale South in the DDCA. Incredibly enough, the right-arm paceman returns to the Eagles as a one-pointer having played just three matches with the Bloods.

Despite being predominantly known as a bowler at the elite level, since retiring from professional career the 36-year-old has become a prominent local cricket all-rounder.

The Subbies season commences for the Eagles on Saturday 15 January, with Dilshan’s group set to take on Bayswater at home.

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Manders monsters strike

By Nick Creely A scintillating century on Saturday off the blade of returning opener Luke Manders has Casey-South Melbourne right in the thick of the Victorian Premier Cricket finals hunt.

The right-handed dasher delivered when his side needed him most, crunching a brutal century at more than a run-a-ball to destroy Essendon and consolidate seventh spot on the table.

It was his second century at the level, and it was an absolute beauty from the South Gippsland product who has been a revelation since making the decision to return to the club after a number of years playing country cricket.

As one of few sides not disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreaks across the country, the Swans played like a team sky-high with confidence, and one that is beginning to really understand their game.

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Luke Manders walks off after his brutal century.

Picture: JACKSON FRY/TWITTER with a disciplined and mature bowling display, with spearhead Nathan Lambden (3/23) leading the charge with three early wickets to take command.

The right-arm quickie tore through the Bombers’ top order to leave them reeling at 3/23, bowling with the pace and aggression expected from the leader of their attack.

Lambden set the scene for the Bombers to be restricted to just 7/157 from 50 overs, but it could have been a hell of a lot worse after the visitors were 5/45 at one point before Liam Molloy (55) and James O’Donnell (58 not out) gave the bowlers something to work with.

Left-arm tweaker Luke Shelton (2/23) is beginning to really get comfortable in his new surroundings and bowled beautifully, while Cal Dodson (2/21) is also settling into the year nicely.

But it was all Manders as the Swans eased to a dominant nine-wicket win inside 28 overs.

Manders sent the ball to all parts of Casey Fields, belting a memorable 107 not out from just 86 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes an indicator of his mood and ability to strike the cricket ball.

Many of his teammates believe it’s one of the best centuries they’ve witnessed.

He linked with Ashley Chandrasinghe (35) for the game-defining 116-run stand, with the pair providing the perfect balancing act, Manders as the aggressor and Chandrasinghe the steady hand.

It’s an opening partnership that could be a real weapon as the season wears on.

The opener’s return to the Swans has been fruitful, having now scored 289 runs at 48.2 across both formats since returning to the club in Round 4 after several seasons off Premier Cricket, and has evolved his game to become a well-rounded white-ball player.

The dominant win gives the Swans a decent 3-3 record and a strong platform to push hard for finals, with games against Geelong, Richmond, and Camberwell Magpies in the next three rounds set to be a deciding factor in how far Will Carr’s group can push up the table.

High-quality Sister goes back-to-back at Caulfield

By David Nagel Popular Cranbourne trainer Greg Eurell appears to have a promising prospect on his hands after Sister Vianney made it backto-back victories with a strong win in the $130,000 Ken Seymour Handicap BM70 (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

The three-year-old filly scored a dashing victory at Geelong on December 21 last year, and backed that up with an equally impressive performance at the Heath on the weekend.

Eurell was full of confidence heading into the race, with the win at Geelong, and an inside gate, giving the daughter of Ilovethiscity/Again Kathleen every opportunity to produce her best.

“I thought her last start at Geelong was very creditable and she hasn’t missed a beat,” Eurell said post-race.

“When she came back her work had been tremendous on Tuesday morning and with the weight factor and the barrier it certainly gave us a lot of confidence.”

Eurell is unsure whether to step his exciting filly out to the mile – or stick to the seven furlongs of Saturday’s successful assignment.

“I’ll have to have a little chat to Jye (McNeill), but I don’t know about the 1600…1400 might be the mark for her at the moment. She still looked like she was on the bridle a little bit in the run today, but a beautiful ride from Jye of course, he presented her at the right time and the rest was up to her.”

McNeill was at his brilliant best, giving Sister Vianney a cosy run behind the two fancied leaders before presenting for his run in the straight. Sister Vianney ($7.50) proved too strong for the Robbie Griffiths/ Mat de Kock-trained Throntari ($9.50) in the run to the line, with Luna Cat ($6) holding on for third.

All roads will lead to Cranbourne on the evening of Friday 28 January with the hugely popular Tricodes meeting set to have racing fans in a spin!

The program features 24 races – eight thoroughbred, harness and greyhound races – spaced 15 minutes apart.

Go to the Cranbourne Turf Club website for Ticket and package options.

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Jye McNeill leads the Greg Eurell-trained Sister Vianney back to scale after a great win at Caulfield on Saturday. 264088 Picture: BRETT HOLBURT/RACING PHOTOS

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DDCA’s best at half way The Dandenong District Cricket Association is starting to heat up.

The competition is in full swing and as a result, Star News Group reporters NICK CREELY and TYLER LEWIS have pieced together their rolling Turf 1 Team of the Year...

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1. Leigh Booth 174 43.5 3 39.67 (Hallam KP) Booth has been an integral part of the Hawks top order and has been more than handy with the ball. The all-rounder has crunched two half centuries so far this season and is second in the competitions run tally.

2. Ryan Quirk 169 56.33 2 20.5 (Springvale South) Quirk is third in the competition for runs, behind Booth, but has been more proactive with the ball. The Bloods superstar has had a similar season to his Team of the Year opening partner, with both of them making two half centuries.

3. Jordan Cleland 121 40.33 N/A N/A (Berwick, keeper) Usually at the top of the order, but as is his versatility, he slots into the number three position. Cleland is yet to make a half-century this season, but he has made just one score below 26. He will also take the gloves for this side, after his seven dismissals in his few outings this year.

4. Kyle Hardy 181 60.33 1 32 (Narre South, captain) The Narre South captain is a key factor in the Lions success thus far this summer. Hardy’s 181 runs tops the competition so far and he will captain this side as well as bat at four after his scintillating start to the season.

5. Ashan Anthony 169 56.33 4 19.25 (St Mary’s) The St. Mary’s all-rounder has no doubt been a feature in the Wookey Medal votes thus far. As an all-rounder in a one-day season, the numbers aren’t always as flattering as they would be in a two-day season, but with an average over 50 with the willow and under 20 with the ball, Anthony is squashing that theory…

6. Blade Baxter 90 30 10 14.3 (Springvale South) The middle of this side offers plenty with both bat and ball, and Baxter is no exception. The Bloods gun is striking the ball at 83 this year in his 90 runs. His season is highlighted by a spell of 5/24 from 12 overs against the competitions reigning premiers.

7. Michael Davies 70 35 10 18.6 (Buckley Ridges) Davies has already claimed a Wookey Medal, but will undoubtedly feature in the votes in the early rounds of the season after his strong start. With the strength of this side, he is unlikely to bat in a one-day game when listed at seven.

8. Kusan Niranjana 97 24.25 11 15.27 (St Mary’s) Niranjana is one of the in-form bowlers in the competition and it warrants his selection in this side. The St.Mary’s spearhead has a brilliant average, but a just as good strike rate (22.91), if it wasn’t for the prowess of another bowler in this side, he would be being discussed a lot more.

9. Akshat Buch 47 47 7 14.29 (Springvale South) Akshat Buch is a class operator and has been nothing short of tremendous since his arrival at the Bloods. His left-arm tweakers are tight and relentless, but he is also handy with the bat. While he is in this side, Buch in twoday cricket is going to be a joy to watch.

10.Tim Phillips 9 9 9 15.22 (Narre South) A Phillips dominating in the DDCA? Never!

No surprise the Lions quick is in the talks as one of the best players in the competition, he is having a sublime year.

11.Andrew Perrin N/A N/A 12 8.83 (Berwick) N/A is listed in Perrin’s batting column and that’s because his side has bowled first regularly this year and his bowling has meant he is rarely required with the bat. Sliding into the Bears outfit from Victorian Premier Cricket club Prahran, Perrin has been – an will likely continue to be – a nightmare for batters in the DDCA. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Tim Phillips has bowled beautifully this year, he is poised well to make the Team of the Year.

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