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New beginning By Shelby Brooks Students, parents and teachers alike were thrilled to return to the classroom from Monday 31 January for a new school year. Hardly a tear was shed as prep students at Pakenham Hills Primary School began their educational journey, principal Dale Hendricks said. “It’s nice to have them back, remote learning was difficult, so this is lovely,” he said. “The kids are happy to be back. What has come out of remote learning is that kids have become more independent, it’s the new norm.” As part of a plan announced on January 23 to keep education settings open, the Victorian Government delivered more than 14 million rapid antigen tests to schools and early childhood education and care services. Rapid antigen testing will be in place for at least the first four weeks of Term 1. Testing twice-weekly at home will be recommended for all primary and secondary school students and staff, and early childhood education and care staff. Mask wearing will continue, with students in Grade 3 and above required to wear masks indoors. More photos page 7

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vid-19 rather than more restrictions and being reminded. “Let’s put the trust back into people, rather than a government dictating it to them.” Cafe Revival owner Peter Lumley has struggled with staffing shortages and said the change would help speed things up for his business. “It would make it as it used to be and give customers the opportunity to come back,” Mr Lumley said. “At the moment I think there’s too much fear, everyone around here is feeling it and we’re not the only ones.”

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forward with our lives.” Mr Battin said removing density limits and QR codes would renew confidence for businesses and customers alike. “If we can get rid of density limits and QR codes, the two things it does is allow businesses to go back to full capacity and puts back into people minds that confidence in going out and socialising again, and if we don’t do that, we’re going to start to lose businesses,” Mr Battin said. “I think more and more people want less restrictions and ways to learn to live with Co-

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Hospitality venues across Berwick are calling for density limits and QR codes to be scrapped in a bid to bring more customers through their doors. On Monday 31 January, Opposition Leader Matthew Guy, Gembrook MP Brad Battin and local business owners met at Berwick’s Circa 1884 to discuss how the changes would allow venues to fill back up again. Mr Guy said the plan to remove density limits focused on getting life back to normal. “Other states have been providing strong

support for businesses coming out of Covid-19, and we need to see support like that for Victoria,” he said. “Businesses have done it exceptionally tough over the past two years. Other states are providing support but Victoria is too slow when it comes to supporting businesses. “I would hope the government gets off their backside and supports small businesses - they need our help now. “One of the ways they can be helped is scrapping density limits the government has been putting on these businesses and moving

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Tributes flow for Amanda By Cam Lucadou-Wells Former Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon will be remembered as a ‘people’s councillor’, loyal mother, sister and daughter and an unflagging community servant. At her funeral service on 2 February, family, friends, former councillor colleagues and faith leaders spoke of a tireless person who always put others first, one who was admired for her voice and work for a wide range of groups and causes, especially for disability and carer issues. Pete – her adult son who has multiple disabilities – led the tributes with a montage of photos to the tune You’ve Got A Friend In Me. To the relief of many, Pete has secured NDIS funding support, thanks to the efforts of Blairlogie chief executive Carolyn Carr in recent days, the service was told. Ms Stapledon’s brother Michael Lord said, as a child, she was a “cheeky little cherub” with “a thick mop of snowy white hair” and a huge smile. From early on at Kallista State School, she gravitated to and focused on less fortunate classmates. It was an innate part of her that stayed with her through life. She’d never complain, strove for excellence and led by example. She shone brightest as a parent where she believed she could effect change against all odds, Mr Lord said. Mr Lord thanked friends and colleagues for their kindness and support in recent days. Former Casey councillors and friends Wayne Smith and Damien Rosario, friends Kerril Burns, Colin Butler and Jan Gilchrist also paid glowing tribute at the Berwick Church of Christ service. Mr Smith described her immaculate presentation. Her entrance into the room was characterised by her brisk walk, her adjusting

Pall bearers at Amanda Stapledon’s funeral service at Berwick Church of Christ on 2 February. Picture: GARY SISSONS “She was no stranger for hard work.” of her jacket and her scarf for every occasion. People gravitated to Ms Stapledon because Many at the service would have been interviewed by Ms Stapledon on her show on Casey of her character and integrity. Radio. “You can’t fake that.” She made many friends, left a lasting legacy Ms Burns said she didn’t know of a person and was a respected colleague. so loyal to friends and such a loving daughter Mr Rosario listed her record in service of and mother. the community, including her co-founding of “Goodbye my friend. Rest in peace and in Casey Kidz Club – an after-school care pro- the knowledge we’ll look after your Dad and Pete.” gram for disabled teenagers. Mr Butler told the gathering that “you are Other achievements were two 75-kilometre Mayor’s Walks for Disability, her Paul Harris her life” and that she would have helped and Fellowship bestowed by Rotary Club of Ber- influenced many of them. wick and Star News’s Person of the Year 2013. The “most selfless woman I ever met” made “No matter the appointment, she was al- her council decisions out of what she believed ways active and committed to doing justice to was best to the community. her council and community responsibilities. Mr Butler said he warned her that, as a

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councillor, she had to be careful of people taking advantage of her trusting nature. “I think we got the answer to that.” The 58-year-old former councillor – who had been rocked by an IBAC inquiry into Casey councillors – was found dead in a car in Stringybark Drive about 12.30pm on Tuesday 18 January. Her death was being treated by police as not suspicious. Friend and former vicar David Powys told mourners of Ms Stapledon’s “profound Christian faith”. There were many questions that could be asked today – such as why and what should be expected from those who conduct corruption inquiries, Mr Powys said. “How should we respond to the decisions taken by Amanda leading up to 18 January? “I expect we’d say your decision was probably ill-advised but I think I would say, and possibly you would say, that it was understandable.” Mr Powys said he wasn’t rushing to judgement on the circumstances of Ms Stapledon’s death. “No one should judge her decision until they have stood in her shoes. And who would want that, given the developments over recent years?” He urged others to follow Ms Stapledon’s example in longing to make the world a “better place”. Merinda Park Learning Centre chief executive Anne Gilchrist, in tribute to her friend, said: “Amanda, you will never know how many people supported you and had your back. “Our friendship was special and nothing will change that. “I just wish I could say that one more time.” For crisis support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636 or beyondblue.org.au

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Cooking up a meaty storm By Shelby Brooks A team of playgroup dads will take their hobby of barbecuing to the international stage next year. Divine Swine BBQ, a competitive team comprised of best mates Clint Patzack, Aaron Bugal, Paul Maddicks, David Morris and Luke Teboekhorst who hail from Berwick, Upper Beaconsfield and Mount Burnett, won their way into the World Championships of barbecuing in Texas slated for March this year. Fortunately, the team will be able to hold off their entry until 2023 when travel restrictions will hopefully be eased. Divine Swine BBQ was established after team captain Clint introduced the others to the art of smoking and barbecuing meats. Clint, who moved from Canada to Australia a few years ago, introduced the cuisine to his friends who were quickly sold on the taste. “It’s really just snowballed,” Clint said. “I did a big cook up for my friends and partners and I was on the grill. “Everyone was blown away by my American low and slow barbecue style I plated up and since then, the guests that night started dabbling in the scene and are now my teammates.” The team, which is comprised of two Scots, two Aussies and Clint the Canadian, began competing together in 2018 when competitive barbecuing was less popular than it is today. “When I first came to Australia there wasn’t much of a barbecue scene,” Clint said. “When we started it would be super hard to go and find a proper cut of meat. “But now butchers are specialising in it left, right and centre.” The Divine Swine team actually won Grand Champions in their first competition, and have

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ity,” Aaron said. “We aren’t shy about handing down our secrets and our recipes.” “When you pump out that first brisket and you plonk it down in front of friends and fam-

Speedy driver on speed disqualified By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Berwick man was caught driving on ice three times in a “rough” year, including while speeding at 126 km/h on the Monash Freeway. Steven Paul Parker, 39, who is now working in mines in Rockhampton, Queensland, represented himself at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 25 January. He pleaded guilty to three counts of drugdriving, speeding and several counts of driving while suspended or unlicensed. Parker indicated he was contesting an accusation of stealing a $40,000 Nissan XTrail hire vehicle in October 2020. He was detected at 126 km/h by a police vehicle on a 100 km/h stretch of the Monash between Stud and Gladstone roads, Dandenong in June 2019. After his Holden sedan was pulled over on Wellington Road, Parker tested positive for methamphetamine. He told police that he’d used about “two lines” of speed three nights earlier.

“Honestly I thought it would have been out of my system by now.” He was also caught driving on ice and with an expired licence after turning across two solid white lines to enter a service station on Punt Road, Richmond in October 2019.

He had used meth the night before and not expected that it was still “detectable”, he said at the time. Parker was caught a third time drug driving – and while suspended - on the Monash Freeway, Doveton on 22 June 2020. Again, he told police, he was unaware the ice would still be in his system. He was also caught driving suspended after police found him with his vehicle run out of petrol on Overland Drive, Narre Warren. His blue Holden - which was impounded by police – has since been sold. “Obviously 2019 was a pretty difficult and rough year for me,” Parker told the court via video link. In a “controlled environment” at the mines, he was being drug tested daily and kept “clean”. “Me and drugs are no more.” Parker had a prior drink-driving within the previous 10 years. Magistrate Costa Kilias disqualifed Parker for the minimum 12-month disqualification period.

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ily and they all lose their minds saying ‘how did you do this? This is magic’, you get that satisfaction of ‘wow I can cook’. “It’s been really cathartic to get outside and cook and just have some fun.”

Drugs and gun charges Narre Warren Police members located a drug affected man unconscious in the driver seat of a car, whilst it was still running in Narre Warren South. A search of the vehicle was conducted and a firearm, ammunition, illicit drugs and cash was located. The man was arrested at the scene. Casey Crime Investigation Unit members charged him with theft of motor vehicle, possessing a firearm, cartridge ammunition, and methylamphetamine, as well as committing indictable offence whilst on bail and other offences relating to the incident. The 30-year-old Ringwood man was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday 21 February.

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I play violin in a pirate band. What are you most passionate about? Helping people live more comfortably with the flora and fauna around them. I’m a big bat nerd and have a super soft spot for animals that get a bad rap based on misconceptions – for the record, bats don’t swoop you or get tangled in your hair, we only have one carnivorous bat in Australia and it lives in caves in SA and NT (and it’s pretty adorable). They are nothing to be afraid of! What do you love about what you do? I get to try to make spaces better for everything that lives there. I love meeting people in the community and finding out about their experiences with wildlife, I love trying to solve problems around fences and pest control to get the best outcome for everyone, and I particularly love showing people samples of poo and making them guess what animal it’s from. What is your experience in the industry? I’ve got a Bachelor of Science in Biology and did an honours thesis on the roosting habits of microbats in urban reserves, so I had lots of opportunity to ponder the nuances of how native mammals manage to persist in residential areas. After that I did a Masters in Science Communication where I got to travel regional Australia delivering pop-up science exhibitions and shows in town halls and basketball courts. Worked at a University for a bit trying to convince high school students to study more maths (Oi you! Study maths for as long as you can! It’s not as scary as you think and opens up more opportunities later!) Between all of that and helping my lab mates monitor bandicoot and rat populations around Sydney, I was super ready to do this job at the junction of ecology and communications. Who is the best person you’ve worked with? This is so tricky – I can genuinely say the folks at Cranbourne Gardens are a delight to be

Charlotte Fletcher. 262419 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS around. I did particularly enjoy working with artist Darryl Cordell (and the other artists and puppet makers and our project team that enacted the vision) to bring to life Nibbles, the Big Bandicoot. That’s a work experience I’ll never forget. What would your last meal be? A really good seafood laksa followed by some sago gula melaka. What is your most memorable moment? When my partner proposed last year in a spooky heritage-listed carpark. What event past or present would you like to witness? A really big volcanic eruption, but from a very safe distance. Which three guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? John McPhee – a creative nonfiction writer who has covered the most diverse set of topics, but thoroughly and immersively. I read his book Oranges (guess what – it’s about oranges) last year and apart from one or two outdated pieces of terminology, you would never have guessed it was published more than 50 years ago. Hedy Lamarr – she accomplished such diverse things, I’d love to listen to her and try to follow how she thought.

My great-great grandmother - She ran a hotel by herself on New Zealand’s wild west coast in the 1940s. I reckon she’d have a few stories to tell. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Listening to Wax Quizzical, a podcast where three comedians, two of them in character, complete a newspaper quiz. It gets very, very silly and features lots of local Melbourne talent. Watching The Great. A tongue-in-cheek “mostly untrue” romp with excellent costumes. Reading The Future of Food, by Amanda Little. A really interesting exploration of current promising technologies and how they may (or may not) solve the food security problems we face. How would you describe your fashion sense? Aggressively green. Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life? Growing up in a dairy-farming town in New Zealand, we had an annual school agricultural day where everyone would raise an animal, train it, and bring it to school to compete. The experience of hand-rearing a few lambs has definitely had an impact – early mornings trudging through the rainy paddocks in pyjamas builds character. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? A seasonal fruit upside-down cake. It decorates itself and tastes marvellous. Where is your dream holiday destination? Everywhere! Top of the list at the moment is Bako National Park in Borneo. They have proboscis monkeys and an excellent selection of bats. What are the three most used apps on your phone? I’m a millennial and I’ve caught the Wordle bug, so at the moment it’s Safari, Messenger and Reddit.

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Go for a walk It’s good to get up and move at any time of the day, but it can also be the perfect way to clear your mind after a long day sitting behind a desk. When you get home from work, try popping on your walking shoes and going for a stroll through your neighbourhood - it’s good for the mind, body and soul!

Avoid more screen time While it’s tempting to start scrolling through your phone or to flick on the TV after a stressful day in the office, there are plenty of other screen-free activities you could try to unwind. Whether you pick up a good book, run yourself a hot bath, or relax on the back deck with a glass of chilled Sauv Blanc in the sun - try something tech-free next time you clock off.

Join a club There are plenty of good local clubs that you can be part of in the community - and a bit of socialising is always a great way to put a smile on your dial! Be it sports, games or an obscure hobby group, there really is something for everyone, so check out your local community centre.

We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings, with 56 already gone. We’re also building the Metro Tunnel, creating space in the City Loop to run more trains to and from the suburbs. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Cranbourne and Pakenham lines

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Fairfield Street, Cranbourne

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Hallam Road, Hallam

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Find a detailed list of disruptions at bigbuild.vic.gov.au Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

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Focus on hotel refugees By Danielle Kutchel With lived experience as a refugee, Barat Ali Batoor is well-placed to observe the hardships faced by the many refugees and asylum seekers that call Melbourne’s South East their home. Australia’s border policy was recently thrust into the international limelight thanks to the Novak Djokovic visa saga – but while the tennis star is now back home, the refugees he briefly shared a hotel with remain behind thick glass and locked doors. Batoor, who now works as an organiser for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, hopes the focus on their plight will continue and lead to more positive outcomes – and an end to such detention for refugees and asylum seekers. He said the media and politicians had been complicit in the dehumanisation of refugees over the years by deflecting attention from their experience. “They are not Novak Djokovic. They don’t have that profile, but humans suffering don’t need to have a big profile to get attention,” he said. He added the common political narrative of refugees as a threatening presence was utterly false. Across Australia, refugees are some of the nation’s best sports stars, or are working in law, or education, he said. But he added that a human’s worth should not be assessed economically. “That phenomenon of being a burden is a false narration by the government and some media outlets. “I have never been a burden. I have been working since the day I arrived.” As the country teeters on the brink of an

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election campaign, Batoor said he hoped people would recognise the power in their vote. He is advocating for an increase in the humanitarian visas being offered to those fleeing Afghanistan, fleeing daily torture and persecution. He wants to see those refugees already in Australia, languishing on temporary protection visas, granted permanent residency. And he wants the ban on resettlement from Indonesia to finally be lifted. “This is going to be a crucial election for over 30,000 people who are living uncertain lives,” Batoor said. “We have witnessed many refugees who took their own lives because of the uncertainty and the unfair treatment by the government and the harsh policies. “Your votes will matter and you have to choose candidates who are compassionate. Your votes will help save a lot of lives.” Born in Pakistan as a refugee, Batoor moved to Afghanistan in 2005 where he worked as a photojournalist for many major publications. One of his highest profile pieces was a photo essay exposing the prostitution of ‘dancing boys’ by Afghan warlords, published in the Washington Post. But the piece was not well received by authorities within Afghanistan, and Batoor soon began receiving death threats. He and his family shifted back to Pakistan, but things there weren’t much better. As Hazaras, they were targeted for persecution by state-backed militants in the street. That was when Batoor’s family told him to leave and seek asylum elsewhere. He left behind his disabled mother and his sisters who he said would have been too vulnerable to make the difficult journey under the

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guidance of people smugglers. The journey to Australia was terrifying. At one point, Batoor said he and his fellow refugees – close to 100 people, crammed into a boat floating on the open ocean – thought they had reached “the end of life’s journey” when their boat began leaking. He survived and made it to a detention centre in Indonesia – from which he promptly escaped the follow morning. He was among a group of eight men who removed the glass panes in the window that separated them from the outside world, slipping into the dead of night as the guards passed on their rounds. The refugees had no shoes, as these had been taken during a strip search when they were captured. The tall wall surrounding the camp was topped with shards of glass, so they wrapped their arms in bed sheets and used pillows to soften the climb, before leaping to freedom on the other side. From there, Batoor called a media friend and asked him to cover the taxi fare to take the group to Jakarta. True to his photojournalism roots, Batoor documented the whole journey, which was eventually turned into a SBS Dateline documentary called Batoor’s Journey. The photos also won him several prestigious awards, including two Walkleys. He said he experienced a profound sense of relief when he arrived in Australia in 2013. “I knew that this is going to be my home, my permanent home. I would be safe and not discriminated against and I wouldn’t have any safety issues,” he recalled. But it was tempered by sadness for the family still left behind in Pakistan, and his fellow

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refugees in limbo in Indonesia. He still hopes to be able to sponsor his mother and sisters to come to Australia. “It’s still very difficult. We have been apart now for almost 10 years. They are there and I am here. “What can we do?” Batoor said. “My mother was worried about my safety. She didn’t want me to get killed in front of her eyes. They said I had to go.” Refugees are often demonised by politicians and the press with the only help available to them in the form of people smugglers. Batoor said this was his only option for leaving Pakistan. “It is very difficult to get a visa for the neighbouring countries let alone to go somewhere safer, like countries that are signatories to the (United Nations) refugee convention. When they have genuine threats or reasons to leave their homes, it is almost impossible to get to those countries through proper channels. “When the threats came, I didn’t have an option to go and apply for a visa. I had a passport. Even if I had gone through official processes, I wouldn’t have got a visa to come to Australia.” Then, of course, there is Australia’s unforgiving refugee policy, which bans resettlement of refugees from Indonesia. The policy has led to a spate of self-harm and suicide among refugees stuck in limbo, he said. “They said ‘we are stopping the boats and the smuggling business because people’s lives are at risk at sea’. But what Scott Morrison failed to do was propose an alternative for refugees who are there with hope of resettlement,” Batoor explained. “The right of a refugee is to seek safety.”

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New opening hours at Casey Library Opening hours for Casey Cardinia Libraries are going to be a little different over the coming weeks as a result of the ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic. From Monday 17 January through to Sunday 27 February, opening hours across all libraries will be altered to protect staff and the wider community. Casey Cardinia Libraries chief executive officer Beth Luppino said she was keen to help the community to reconnect with one another and rediscover the joy of visiting the libraries. “Many industries are struggling to keep their doors open as the pandemic affects workforces across the state,“ she said. “However, I am proud to say that we are still here for you with plenty for loan, quality information services, and library programs that are better than ever. “Some of the big-ticket favourites are now back – Storytime, Tinies Time, after-school clubs and Health and Wellness events for adults. “If you haven’t had a chance yet to reconnect with your local library, now is the perfect time – check out our current opening hours and events on offer here.“ The Cardinia Mobile Library has returned to a normal timetable. New opening hours across the seven Casey Cardinia Libraries can be viewed by visiting cclc.vic.gov.au/library-summer-openinghours/

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING A Narre Warren North mother has been left “heart crushed” after her six month old baby’s cleft palate surgery was cancelled. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say. Marlene Sutton: Heart breaking and what a stunner. Don’t be disheartened, she’ll be amazing. Ebony Marie: That is a disgrace. It is very important for little ones whom need surgeries

for reasons like a cleft palate to be started as soon as possible. They grow so fast and these issues need to be addressed promptly. This is so so wrong. Thinking of Eleanor and family xo Tammy Kane Radford: My daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate. She is 14 now and urgently needed her lip repair surgery so that she could feed properly and for her health and development. I would have been

so distressed of this had happened at that time. This is not a choice, elective surgery it’s a must have! Cindy Parnes: Having children with high needs has taught me that patience is a learned thing... It may not happen now but it will happen sooner than later. Lindy Dunstan Bright: This little darling should be able to have her surgery instead of a 45yr old womans IVF.

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South East Water’s 2022 Community Grants program is now open, with grants between $500 and $10,000 available to help local groups make important community projects and initiatives possible. Now in its third year, the program has so far granted $134,000 to 34 community groups across its service area. In 2021, the program supported a range of community initiatives from equipment for Mornington Life Saving Club and Baxter Fire Brigade, to education programs at the Australian Marine Mammals Association and environmental activities at Nepean Conservation Group and Willum Warrain Aboriginal Association. Food for Change, a volunteer group that grows produce at The Briars in Mount Martha was one of the successful recipients, receiving $5000. The funds allowed the group to install a

drip irrigation system to help it grow fruit, vegetables and herbs which are then donated to support food relief agencies across the Mornington Peninsula. Food for Change founder Matt Donavon said he was grateful for the grant. “...the irrigation has already helped us to plant fruit trees which will help in our efforts towards providing much needed food relief to the local community,“ he said. South East Water managing director Lara Olsen said the organisation was proud to run its Community Grants program again in 2022. “Food for Change is just one of the community groups in our region who is working hard to support our customers in the community,” Ms Olsen said. “We want to help groups like this continue their great work and it’s even more important now due to the global pandemic. “If your community group or charity is

based in our service area, I encourage you to apply for a grant.” Applications from eligible community or charitable organisations across the South East Water service area are welcome for projects that support the health and liveability of Port Phillip Bay and Western Port Bay – and areas nearby like beaches, creeks and wetlands including groups impacted by nearby sewer spills. The program is funded by a commitment South East Water made in its Five-year Customer Commitment 2018-23 to support local communities impacted by sewer spills and support the community in the areas of affordability, environment, health and liveability and water security and literacy. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 4 March. Visit southeastwater.com.au/grants to apply and to learn about previous grant recipients. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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School days, happy days Teachers and parents were just as delighted as students when the doors opened on the start of a new school year on Monday 31 January. After two years of disruption, the promise of Covid-safe settings to keep education settings open was welcomed by all. Star News photographer Stewart Chambers was on hand to capture some of those magic moments on Monday.

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Kids bring book to life By Marcus Uhe Award winning children’s author Alison Lester spent Saturday 30 January at Blind Bight beach for an immersive drawing workshop with local Bunurong artist Adam Magennis and children. The youngsters combined to make a large artwork that celebrates magic beaches and Indigenous history, inspired by Ms Lester’s picture book A Magic Beach. They also learnt about Country from Mr Magennis, walked to Blind Bight beach together and listened to Ms Lester read A Magic Beach. Mr Magennis shared important local stories

of the area, including Tooradin’s origins, and the Aboriginal word too-roo-dun, meaning swamp monster (ie bunyip). He told the children that they were not to swim after dark to avoid the bunyip. The artwork has been hung in Narre Warren’s Bunjil Place Library. On Sunday 31 January the book was brought to life in a theatre production at Bunjil Place, capturing children’s joy and pleasure playing at the beach and the imaginative world that it can become. The theme was fitting, coming at the end of a long summer holiday.

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Multicultural celebration By Shelby Brooks In a merger of culture and national pride, leaders from several multicultural communities have come together to commemorate two national holidays. Wednesday 26 January marked Australia Day and India Republic Day, which was jointly celebrated in an event lead by Officer resident and Community Response Australia president Sunny Duggal. India Republic Day recognises the enactment of the Indian constitution in 1950 after achieving independence from Britain in 1947. In India, the day is recognised an address from the Indian President and the traditional Republic Day parade in the capital, New Dehli, paying tribute to the Indian military and Indian culture. The Community Response Australia event, held at Amberlee Receptions in Cranbourne, provided a unique opportunity for cross culture reflection and celebration within the community. Mr Duggal said the event was a success. “It was very powerful for me that so many people attended in these times of Covid,“ he said. “Being that Australia Day is the same day, it was very significant to celebrate both days together with a wide community representation.“

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Fire danger in full force By Elle Cecil Everyone in Victoria who lives near dense forest, bush, grassland or coast should be aware of the risks and requirements of living in bushfire prone areas. The majority of Victorian councils have enacted their Fire Danger Period for the 2021-2022 season. This period is declared by the relevant authorities in each municipality to restrict the use of fire in the community and to help prevent fires from starting. Once a Fire Danger Period has been enacted, fire restrictions come into action. Here are some of the things you can do to further your family and your home’s safety during bushfire season. Clear trees and vegetation Reducing the scrub and vegetation around your property and house is one of the most crucial things you can do to maintain a safe environment. Depending on whether you live in a rural or regional area, you may need to acquire a permit to clear trees, branches and scrub from around your home. It is best to check with your local council to determine whether you need a permit to carry out this work. Landscaping Similar to the clearing of trees and other vegetation, landscaping for bushfire prevention involves planning, designing, planting and managing the areas around your home and property to help reduce the effects of direct flame contact and radiant heat on your house or other structures on the property. Create a defendable space, remove flammable materials and objects from around the house, break up fuel continuity (keeping plants and vegetation separate) and carefully select, locate and maintain trees. It is also important to consider the planting of vegetation with low flammability. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

Burning off Make sure you are burning off prior to the Fire Danger Period, as this practice is often banned during this time. You may be able to burn off on your property with permits from the relevant environmental and council authorities - visit the CFA website for further information. Fortify your home Reduce the amount of areas where embers can lodge or enter your house or other structures. If you have open cavities in your roof, deck, windows, doors or other parts of a structure, embers will more easily get stuck and cause more damage than if your home is sealed and protected. It is also important to make sure your property number is clearly visible to emergency services should you require their help. Have a plan in place If you are planning on staying and defending your home, you must have the appropriate safety and firefighting equipment. Masks, gloves and other protective equipment will help to protect you from burns, while access to water, generators and firefighting equipment will help protect your home and property. If you are planning on leaving, ensure you leave with your family and vital belongings very early to avoid being caught in a fire. Download the VicEmergency smartphone app for notifications about fires, floods and other emergency information and warnings. Local laws and regulations determine when burning off is permitted. Most Victorian councils close their Fire Danger Period on May 1, 2022, however you should visit your local council website to make sure. Visit the CFA or FRV websites for more information at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or www. frv.vic.gov.au.

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Summer carnival coming By Jonty Ralphsmith The Summer Carnival at Fountain Gate kicks off on Friday 4 February and runs for five weeks. Hosted by Chants Amusements, the carnival has all the crowd favourites including thrill rides and rollercoasters, food trucks and showbags. Australia’s largest travelling ferris wheel is also coming. Standing 40 metres tall, it has attractive lighting and all 16 gondolas are wheelchair-accessible. Entry price to the family-friendly event, alcohol-free event is $2. Covid-safe rules apply. The carnival will be open on Fridays from 5pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm until Sunday 6 March. It is also open on Thursdays from 5pm from the second weekend. After running successfully in the area last year, Chants want to make the Summer Carnival at Fountain Gate an annual part of their calendar. For more information, visit the Chants Summer Carnival Facebook page.

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RATs cut staff concern at local barber shop By Jamie Salter Berwick’s New York Barbers is providing its staff members with rapid antigen tests to ensure its doors remain open throughout 2022. Owner Mario Fallachi started providing the tests to his 18 workers as soon as Victoria’s last lockdown ended in October 2021. He said the decision paid off straight away when a staff member tested positive with Covid-19. “When we got a positive rapid test back, that person could have shut down two shops if we hadn’t have known, and shutting down now would have been extremely detrimental,“ Mr Fallachi said. Staff arrive at work 15 minutes earlier to be tested before their first shift of the week and are tested once again towards the end of the week. As the business services about 650 people per week, Mr Fallachi said providing the rapid antigen tests was a cheap insurance policy. “It’s good for the families because they know my staff are coming home from work safe,“ he said. “It’s also for the clients’ security so they know the staff who are working on them are Covid-19 free and we’ve had great feedback from clients who are amazed we’ve gone to these lengths. “We can’t be operating our businesses in an unsafe manner because that’s not fair for the community and it’s not going to put a stop to this pandemic.“ New York Barbers hairdresser Mariah Fallace said staff members adjusted quickly to the change. 12 STAR NEWS

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Jessica McHenry taking a rapid antigen test. “It made me feel lot safer to be at work knowing I was negative and wasn’t going to infect anyone else if I was,“ she said. “If we had someone who tested positive,

Staff take a rapid test about twice a week. we could then send them home instead of having them infect our clients.“ Mr Fallachi receives the rapid antigen tests from provider Stonestar Wholesale.

He said he will continue to provide staff with rapid tests for the foreseeable future and encouraged other business owners to do the same. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Picture book helps kids By Jamie Salter Berwick resident and paediatric psychologist Michelle Macpherson has launched her first fiction book for children - A global pandemic won’t change me! Michelle has spent 20 years working as a paediatric psychologist and has owned and operated Beaconsfield’s paediatric practice Learning Curve Psychology for 15 years. In this time, she has worked with schools and families to help children navigate life’s challenges. After witnessing the impact of Covid-19 on the next generation, Michelle realised the best way to help children move past the pandemic was to write a children’s book that would entertain and empower them. Michelle said there was an enormous amount of pressure on families throughout the pandemic. “I observed a real shift in terms of what was going on with the climate of Covid-19 with intermittent attendance at school causing high anxiety and a lot of fear,” she said. “I felt there was a need to create a way to communicate hope and that there’s more than what’s just currently in front of us. “Kids are like sponges and they soak everything in, even a conversation between parents or the news, and I’m very aware of the power and influence of literature in influencing a young person’s psyche.” Michelle’s book tells the story of Emily, a spirited young girl who embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst a time of change and challenge. As a first-time author, ideas for the book came to Michelle as she juggled her career and kids of her own. “I actually just found myself really enjoying the creative aspect and let it come to me,” she said. “I found myself coming up with ideas while doing the washing or going for a walk - I think it’s important that we don’t lose ourselves in what’s all going on.” She said although many parents were confused by their child’s behaviour, there were simple things that could be done to minimise these issues. “One of the things I value most about working with children is their honesty and when you take the time to truly hear what they’re communicating, they usually already have a sound awareness of what they’re experiencing and we can help them feel understood and give them and their parents direction,” Michelle said. She said most inappropriate behaviour was due to fear and with children now transitioning back to on-campus learning, more understanding from parents and teachers has never been more important.

Berwick resident and paediatric psychologist Michelle Macpherson is launching her first children’s book. “The return to school is another change and children are more fearful because they have to be tested – they won’t transition the same way they have in the past and that’s why every child needs to read this book.” Everything experienced up until the age of eight goes into the subconscious mind and comes to the surface in adulthood, Michelle said. “We need to flood the subconscious mind of children with positive content. They need someone there that identifies with what they’ve experiences.” Michelle plans to visit schools to inspire

and lead teachers to better understand the power of the subconscious mind. “They’re in the trenches with kids every day and taking time to talk about how they can change a child’s life is something I’m really passionate about,” Michelle said. She encouraged school communities to get in touch via her website Dragonfly Global. To purchase her book, visit dragonflyglobal. com.au/ Michelle Macpherson’s debut book ‘A global pandemic won’t change me!’. Pictures: SUPPLIED

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Following the launch of its Bins4Blokes campaign in June 2021, the Continence Foundation of Australia has announced that support from businesses, councils and sporting organisations has increased to assist over one million men living with incontinence around Australia. Many Australian men are fighting a silent battle with incontinence. Over 1.34 million boys and men are living with urinary or faecal incontinence, with approximately 36 percent of these males aged under 50. Though incontinence among Australian men is not uncommon, there is a distinct lack of sanitary disposal bins installed in male public toilets around the country. This can lead to men having to carry used incontinence products with them, causing them to have lower confidence, feel more anxious and stressed, and feel the need to avoid so-

cial situations. A recent study revealed that 50 percent of Aussie men with urinary incontinence avoided situations where they weren’t able to access a toilet easily, while 27 percent of men stated that they often stay home as a precautionary measure to avoid public accidents. Installing bins in male public toilets to dispose of incontinence products will help affected Aussies live and work in the community with confidence and certainty. Incontinence affects over 5 million Australians, ranging from a small leak to complete loss of bladder or bowel control. Help is always available, and in most cases, incontinence can be better managed, treated or even cured. To pledge support for Aussie men living with incontinence or to find out more visit www.bins4blokes.org.au

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At 80 years old, Dot O’Neill’s passion for volunteering is as strong as ever. Her dedication to helping her community has not wavered for more than 10 years since joining food support group Transit in Narre Warren. Now the volunteer coordinator, Dot said she loved having the opportunity to give back and help people in need. “When you get people coming in saying they haven’t eaten in a couple of days and they’ve been trying to feed the children and have no food in the house, your heart just bleeds for them,” she said. “But we’re giving out love as much as the food, they’re often looking for someone to talk to.” Dot can be found at Transit every day and receives phone calls at all hours throughout the week. She said she was always ready to drop everything to assist guests and manage Transit’s 30 volunteers. “In my day to day role I’ll register the volunteers in the morning and go through and help where required,” she said.

“As a volunteer coordinator, it’s about lovingly suggesting certain things. “I also bring the guests in, check they’ve got their masks on and that they have sanitised. “If I have time I’ll try to help sort out vegies but quite often I don’t.” Transit focuses on encompassing Christian values by serving those in need within the community. Dot described Transit as a church with a difference with unified volunteers as the source of its ongoing strength and success. She said it was her fellow volunteers that kept her going for more than a decade. “We don’t know the difficulties our guests are facing and that’s why we have to give back,” she said. “There’s more people out there that need help than you realise. “I’m healthy and if I’ve got health then I can give out.” When she’s not at Transit, Dot can be found tending to her garden at her one acre Narre Warren South home. “Sometimes my home doesn’t look like I have a passion for gardening because my first passion will always be Transit,” Dot said.

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Smartronic is the future By Elle Cecil

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Midsumma proud picnic By Jamie Salter The second annual 2022 Midsumma Picnic held at the Old Cheese Factory in partnership with Casey Rainbow Community had about 250 people in attendance. The event featured art, music, sport, story time, games, food trucks, and a visit from drag queen Freida Commitment. Casey Rainbow Community’s volunteer community organiser Jobi Petty said she received an influx of positive feedback from people who attended the event. “Casey Rainbow Community is a social and advocacy group for all members of the community and we run all sorts of events to work towards change,“ she said. “I was talking with young adults about what it’s like to be LGBTIQA-plus in Casey and they said it’s really lonely and parents are struggling to access services in the area - that’s why events like these are so important.“ In the City of Casey, one in 20 people identify as belonging to the LGBTIQA-plus community. “There were so many organisations who helped make this event possible and we’re really looking forward to planning next year’s picnic,“ Jobi said.

“A big thank you to all the people who came out and supported the event and in particular the Old Cheese Factory and City of Casey.“ City of Casey manager active communities Angie Peresso said the event celebrated the LGBTIQA-plus community and allies in Melbourne’s South East. “The City of Casey is proud to have been involved in hosting this event in partnership with the Casey Rainbow Community to help promote inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and provide a safe place where all community members feel welcome,“ she said. “It was a terrific day, which included food trucks and stalls, an art exhibition by Connection Arts Space, pride flag making, live entertainment and much more! “It also provided an opportunity for people from all over Casey to come together and connect.“ Part of the picnic involved the Casey Rainbow Community Living Libraries project - a collection of recorded oral histories from past and present LGBTQIA plus community members of Casey. To hear their stories, visit cclc.vic.gov.au/ living-library-project/ The 2022 Midsumma Picnic was held on Sunday 30 January and will return in 2023.

In an age where the majority of people have smartphones, tablets or other technology, accidents happen and breakages occur. Smartronic can help prevent these accidents and remedy any damage should it occur. Offering phone, tablet and smart watch cases, screen protectors and screen repairs, the family-run Smartronic is the place to visit if you need to deck your tech out with the latest protective gear. Also available at Smartronic are USB charging cables and power blocks, portable speakers, headphones and earbuds, portable power banks, TV adapters, car phone holders and Bluetooth hands-free kits, smart watches and accessories, smart TV boxes, wireless chargers and high speed wall and car adapters. With knowledgeable, friendly staff to help you, Smartronic provides honest service and the best parts and accessories available. The team loves the joy that people feel when their phone gets a new accessory or when a broken item is returned shiny and repaired. Smartronic is also looking for a new staff member to join the team, providing helpful and sound advice to valued customers across a range of areas. Smartronic has stores located at Lynbrook Village Shopping Centre, 75 Lynbrook Boulevard, Lynbrook and Hampton Park Shopping Centre at 55 Hallam Road, Hampton Park. Smartronic Lynbrook is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

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Builders’ mecca in Officer A stalwart of the building supply industry, Van Steensel Timbers in Officer has been supplying householders and tradespeople in the south east for more than 50 years. The green building on the corner of the Princes Highway and Tivendale Road in Officer is a familiar sight to those passing through and evokes memories in even retired tradesmen of its extensive range and warm service. Van Steensel covers pretty much all building materials, with the exception of bricks and roof tiles. No matter what product you need, if you can’t find it elsewhere, it’s likely Van Steensel stocks it - and if they don’t, they’ll do their utmost to get it in for you. It’s not just a mecca for tradies - home handymen will revel in the range available too. From timber to general building supplies, paint to tools, customers are sure to find what they are looking for. And, Van Steensel offers something that chain stores can’t match: friendly, one-on-one service,

and an unparalleled record of experience. The business was started by Jan Van Steensel 56 years ago and has been passed down now to his sons and grandsons, generating well over a century of combined experience in the building industry - not just on the shop floor, but on site as well. It all adds up to extra assistance for customers who need it. In addition to the massive range of products, Van Steensel has a machine shop to copy mouldings, and staff can provide expert advice on building structures like pergolas and decks, offering a close, personal level of service that is not limited by the barrier of a shop counter. Normal trading hours and services have remained throughout the Covid-19 crisis, with social distancing and hand sanitisation in place for customers and staff. Support your local hardware store: visit Van Steensel Timbers at 421 Princes Highway, Officer or visit the website: www. vansteenseltimbers.com.au

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Your say on campus vision Federation University Australia is inviting the community, government, industry partners, staff, and students to join the conversation about a bold new vision for its Berwick campus. Federation is keen to hear about what the university means to them and how they and the university can grow together. The Campus Vision 2022-2025 launched in January sets out a clear way forward for the university to build a strong and sustainable future across all the regions it serves. Federation University Australia vice-chancellor Duncan Bentley said he was seeking feedback to help inform detailed master-planning for the Berwick campus. “Our Campus Vision presents a model for what a modern university can and should be – a strong, sustainable, and thriving university that will transform lives and enhance communities for generations to come,“ Mr Bentley said. “We want our campuses to be places where members of the community feel welcome to come and enjoy. “Places that will contribute to the character of our regions and improve the quality of life for all who live there.” Federation aims to embrace innovative forms of education delivery to prepare students for jobs of the future through programs and courses that will drive economic growth and jobs. New technologies will be used to connect classrooms, people, and communities in new and productive ways. Place making and engagement specialists, Village Well, have been employed by the university to manage the engagement activities that will help to inform master planning for each of the campuses. A two-stage engagement strategy has been developed with the community and key stake-

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Specialist school opens Endeavour Hills Specialist School opens its doors for the start of term one on Tuesday 1 February. The world class school for five to 14 year old students with special needs has been built on the site of the former Endeavour Hills Secondary College. It caters for students with a disability and high needs, autism with a language disorder, and students with an intellectual disability ranging from mild to severe. The campus includes two early years, two middle years and a senior years learning neighbourhood. There’s also a community hub with a competition grade gymnasium, as well as extensive outdoor play spaces with a soccer pitch, full-sized multipurpose court and three half-courts. Dandenong MP Gabrielle Williams had lobbied for and pledged the school on the then-derelict site ahead of the 2018 state election.

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

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

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

Bunjil Place. associated with the 2016-20 term.” Casey’s governance manager Rhys Matulis said: “Given the IBAC investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment on that matter. Council has received and will consider Mr Flannery’s request in due course.”

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WHAT’S ON Lana De Jager @ Hills Hub Local print maker Lana De Jager will demonstrate how an original piece of art is made: from inking to the final product, using a traditional printing press. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak to Ms De Jager, gaining an insight into the technique. Lana will be upstairs at Hills Hub, Emerald from 10am – noon daily from Tuesday 1 February - Monday 7 February.

Games Club People of all ages are being encouraged by Casey City Council to get down to Cranbourne West Community Centre and play different board games. The Games Club takes place every Friday until 2 April from 1-3pm.

Massive Market Night The event will take place from 5pm until 8.30pm on Saturday 5 February at 1390-1410 Westernport Highway. It is open to anyone wanting to purchase or sell unwanted horse gear. Entry cost is $2 for shoppers. Bookings are open if you would like to host a stall, email sharon@b-boots.com.au If you wish to book, you are asked to state what size stall you will need; a three metre stall costs $35.

Clint Wilson and friends will perform live and acoustic on Sunday 6 February from 1-2.30pm at Caldermeade Farm. Entry to the family friendly event is free.

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Voices of Casey are a non-auditioned mixed voices community choir and all who enjoy singing are welcome to join. All singers need to be over 18 and double vaccinated. Rehearsals for 2022 are starting on Monday February 7 at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village. Rehearsals will take place each Monday from 7pm-9.30pm including a tea break. Their music director is the reputable Kerry Gerraty. For further information, contact voicesofcasey@gmail.com or telephone the choir manager, Paulien, on 0412 741 195.

Mini Day On The Green @ Lightning Hills Estate Lightning Hill Estate invites you to relax on the lawn and get your Sunday Groove. Local duo untamed ivy will perform from 12.303.30pm, followed by Cover Band, Plush from 3.30-7.30. The event will take place on Sunday 6 February

Pakenham Psychic and Wellbeing Expo: The expo will take place on Sunday 27 February from 10am-5pm at Pakenham Library. Pay at the door on the day: $5 for adults and children under 12 enter free. There will be free workshops throughout the day and there will also be readings, healings and crystals and more. If you would like to host a stall, call the Psychic and Wellbeing Expo on 9500 8220.

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theatre and Cardinia Cultural Centre Lawn. There will be street food, drunk trucks and many stalls including fashion, homewares and art. The market will again be staged on Sunday 20 March.

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. Register your interest at bit.ly/3zulcV7

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The Hot Rod Custom and Classic Car event will take place on Sunday 13 February from 6am at the Lang Lang Showgrounds. Entry fee is $10.00 per person, children under 16 are free. There will also be stall holders selling household goods, car parts and more. In addition to the show cars, there will be entertainment for the kids.

After being voted Cardinia Shire Council’s 2022 Community Event of the Year, the Cockatoo Country Market is back for its monthly market on Saturday 5 February from 8.30am-1.30pm at Alma Treloar Reserve. There will be hot food, coffee, kids entertainment and local wares including fresh produce, craft, jewellery and much more.

United African Farm Launch The launch of a new community farm at Fowler Road, Cardinia, will be celebrated on Saturday 12 February from 10am-1pm. Cultural dances, harvest, a smoking ceremony and more activities are planned for the day. People can book via https://www.eventbrite. com.au/e/united-african-farm-launch-eventtickets-204904483827?aff=ebdssbeac

Arj Barker – Comes Clean The performance at Bunjil Place Narre Warren will take place on Saturday 12 February at 8pm. Arj Barker is the winner of a 2019 ARIA Award for best comedy release. Get your tickets for the 90-minute performance

Melbourne Storm @ Casey Fields The Melbourne Storm will play their first NRL trial game of the 2022 preseason at Casey Fields. The trial game on Saturday 19 February will be themed United for Tonga to raise funds for communities affected by the volcanic explosion in mid-January. Victorian Thunderbolts SG Ball Squad play St George Dragons in the curtain-raiser at 2pm and the Storm will play thereafter. Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster. com.au/event/13005C33A5EBF758

Lakeside Community Market Pakenham The market will take place on Sunday 20 February from 10am-2pm at the Lakeside Park Amphi-

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.

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.

Cuppa and Chat An open social group at Cranbourne West Community Group for anybody wanting to meet new people in the community. This takes place every Wednesday from 10.30-11.30am and bookings are not needed.

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curing places at Transit Dance, Patrick Studios, Kelly Aykers Full-time dance and Ministry of Dance to pursue careers as professional dancers, and others continue with the graduate program where they will take part in their Cecchetti Ballet Teachers’ Exams. 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, along with access to a Pilates reformer studio to enhance and compliment their existing training, resulting in strengthening and lengthening muscles, increasing flexibility and core

strength, which will in turn further increase the existing high standard of training at KGD. In addition to this, Karlie Grace Dancers offers nationally-recognised and governmentaccredited courses in Certificate II and III in dance for 2022, along with VCE VET DANCE. These courses are open not only to the KGD students but also to the wider community. If you’d like more information regarding the VCE VET Dance courses or are interested in joining the KGD dance family in 2022 please contact info@kgdancers.com and to find out more about what makes the KGD team standout from the crowd, visit www.kgdancers.com

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Night MODE at Bunjil Place on Thursday 27 January.

Bunjil Place in night mode By Jamie Salter A new evening designed to celebrate art in all forms was held at Bunjil Place - the City of Casey’s home of the arts. The free event was a chance to catch the latest gallery exhibition after hours featuring live music and art workshops. Guests picked up a cocktail and relaxed in the plaza’s lounge chairs, soaking in the reggae and soul performance from Melbourne’s King Canoe. Australian craft-based designer Kitiya Palaskas led people through a hands-on craft project where they learnt how to make a woven drink stirrer for summer beverages. Youth arts collective Arts Agitotors explained a range of techniques to bind a paper zine and explored the different themes and ideas in zine making. Melbourne-based artist and educator David Rosetzky presented an artist talk on his creative practice. Video art from the ACMI collection was also displayed as well as Summer Moods, a series of short films by Paul Fletcher. More events are coming to Bunjil Place. For more information, visit bunjilplace. com.au/events

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A Manders’ masterclass By Tyler Lewis After a three season hiatus, Luke Manders - the once nudging opening bat - has returned to Casey-South Melbourne in captivating fashion. He pulled the Swans threads back on in round 4 and has struck two dazzling centuries in his seven appearances since. While many have wondered where Manders has been in the three summer absence, he admitted if it wasn’t for another Swans recruit, the break would still be in motion. “Look to be honest, I would probably still be on that break,” he said. “My best mate that I grew up with since we were four or five years old is Luke Shelton, he moved back from Sydney this year and said he was playing at Casey.” “That is why I jumped at the chance with him because we haven’t played together for about 10 years.” The right-hander has emerged from his break seamlessly, crunching 337 runs @ 56.17, all while striking at 105. A run of form Manders believes to have come from a change in his role for the team, and his promising young opening partner. “A change of mindset I suppose, in terms of the first time I played at Casey, my role is different now,” he said of his recent form. “It’s more about helping Ash (Chandrasinghe) out, he is the future, and he is the one we’re trying to get to the next level.” “If I can play my bit and make things a bit easier for him, that’s my aim, it seems to be working a bit at the moment.” “Probably less thinking about me and more about him, he scored quickly and easily in the first 15 overs, the roles were reversed this week and he helped me out a lot early. I should probably thank Ash for taking the pressure of me early,” Manders said. Manders maiden century back in 2016/17 was a long and meticulous knock that saw off 270 balls for 159 runs. His last two have been scintillating, striking at well over 100. During Saturday’s innings Manders was on 35 from 53 deliveries, before carving his next 33 balls for 65 runs, bringing up his century in 86 balls.

Well batted, Stu! Manders has some new kits coming, but if they fail him, he might have to return to the lucky long-sleeve. 266416 While he feels he has always had this ability to turn the score over in his arsenal, Manders is confident a shot from a previous stint at the crease motivated him to fight through the tough onslaught that is facing the new rock. “I think I have always been able to do it, but I think it is just a change in roles and mindset,” he said. “At the time when you’re doing it, you don’t realise you’re doing it.” “To be fair to Camberwell, they bowled really well for the first 15 overs and there was something there for the bowlers.” “The week before I played a pretty shit shot

against Richmond because it was a little bit tough.” “This week was the same, so it was good to not throw it away again.” “Once we got past that 15 over mark, we’re probably 0/50-0/60 at that stage, there is no point plodding along, not with our batting order anyway.” “I suppose it got to a point where I said ‘alright it’s time to tick them over a bit more, and I guess I must’ve got on a bit of a roll because I didn’t realise I went that quick ,” Manders said. As he returned to the club during the year, Manders has been forced to wear a fellow

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clubman’s playing kit. He is told his kit is on the way, but has admitted if he fails in the new one, the Swans fourth XI skipper – Stu Fairley – will be getting a call to return the lucky long-sleeve. “Every time I make some runs, I get a text from Stu Fairley and all I write back is ‘well played mate, you’re having a good year’,” Manders joked. “I think I have a couple of shirts coming, they’ll come and I’ll hand the (number) 23 back to Stu.” “I’ll give it a couple of chances, but I might have to (ask for it back if he fails).”

Officer cult-figure reaches the magical 500-milestone By Tyler Lewis As far as cult figures go, there are few internally valued higher than Officer’s James Quinn. Quinn has been a part of the furniture down at Starling Road in Officer for many years now and in round 8 the club favourite accomplished two extraordinary achievements. ‘Jumbo’ claimed his 500th club wicket and nudged his 1000th club run. Quinn recently spoke to the Star News Group about his milestone day for the Bullants. “I bowled my third over I think it was,” he said. “I was bowling at the toes most of the balls to him. Then I bowled one a bit wider, he tried to play a big shot and got caught,” he said of his 500th wicket. Quinn has now played 343 games for his beloved Officer Cricket Club, and has revealed he loves everything about the club, while also revealing a teammate forced the issue on a batting promotion to help get the 1000th run as well as the 500th wicket. “I just like all the friendships and my teammates,” he said. “I do a lot to help out and stuff during the week, I just really enjoy it. “On Thursday night, Nick (McLennan) asked me some questions and I showed him my list of my sheet where I have all my scores on. “He goes ‘you’re nearly at 1000 runs as well’, and then he sent a message to the captain to get me up the order.” berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

The ever-modest James Quinn has achieved what many wish they could accomplish.. 500 wickets for the one club. Picture: SUPPLIED

James Quinn has given his all for the Officer Cricket Club over the years. 232580 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS

bit more on the day. “Probably the batting,” he said. “I can hold a bat, but I was worried I was going to get my 45th duck instead of the runs I needed to get.” Quinn roared passed 500 wickets in

Round 8 and has taken a further six wickets since, scooting quickly to 506 scalps. QUINN’S CAREER STATS MATCHES: 343 WICKETS: 506 RUNS: 1004

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Soaring Hawk on top perch Dandenong District Turf competitions were abandoned once again on Saturday, losing a third match in the opening nine rounds. With the loss of play, DDCA reporter TYLER LEWIS has taken a look into each match of the season to see who is currently poised to take out the prestigious Alan Wookey Medal. Flick through every vote from all games played so far to see who is in the lead with just five rounds remaining ROUND 1 (Abandoned: Rain) ROUND 2 SPRINGVALE SOUTH (8/185) def NARRE WARREN (10/110) 3 Akshat Buch Springvale South 2 Jackson Sketcher Springvale South 1 Jason Dinger Narre Warren HALLAM KALORA PARK (6/170) def BERWICK (8/168) 3 Jordan Hammond Hallam Kalora Park 2 Matthew Cox Hallam Kalora Park 1 Will Whyte Hallam Kalora Park NARRE SOUTH (9/145) def NORTH DANDENONG (10/144) 3 Vineth Jayasuriya Narre South 2 Clay McCartney Narre South 1 Tim Phillips Narre South ST. MARY’S (7/164) def by BUCKLEY RIDGES (7/176) 3 Michael Davies Buckley Ridges 2 Ashan Anthony St. Mary’s 1 Jayson Hobbs Buckley Ridges ROUND 3 SPRINGVALE SOUTH (1/97) def HALLAM KALORA PARK (10/96) 3 Blade Baxter Springvale South 2 Ryan Quirk Springvale South 1 Mitch Forsyth Springvale South BERWICK (0/102) def NORTH DANDENONG 10/101 3 Andrew Perrin Berwick 2 Matt Chasemore Berwick 1 Lachlan Brown Berwick BUCKLEY RIDGES (4/169) def NARRE SOUTH (10/166) 3 Michael Davies Buckley Ridges 2 Josh Holden Buckley Ridges 1 Kyle Hardy Narre South NARRE WARREN (10/143) def by ST. MARY’S (9/192) 3 Kusan Niranjana St. Mary’s 2 Ashan Anthony St. Mary’s 1 Cameron Roberts St. Mary’s ROUND 4 HALLAM KALORA PARK (7/178) def by BUCKLEY RIDGES (5/181) 3 Mahela Udawatte Buckley Ridges 2 Matthew Goodwright Buckley Ridges 1 Matthew Cox Hallam Kalora Park) NORTH DANDENONG (2/88) def NARRE WARREN (10/86) 3 Javed Khan North Dandenong 2 Sohail Sadiq North Dandenong 1 Syed Mehmood North Dandenong NARRE SOUTH (4/196) def SPRINGVALE SOUTH (7/192) 3 Harsha de Silva Narre South 2 Ryan Quirk Springvale South 1 Tim Phillips Narre South

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Jordan Hammond (Hallam Kallora Park) currently tops the Star News Group’s Wookey Medal Pictures: ROB CAREW leaderboard predictions. 187071

Blade Baxter (Springvale South) is in the hunt for the Medal. 264760

ST. MARY’S (10/102) def by BERWICK (3/103) 3 Andrew Perrin Berwick 2 James Wilcock Berwick 1 Matt Chasemore Berwick ROUND 5 SPRINGVALE SOUTH (9/236) def NORTH DANDENONG (10/132) 3 Jordan Wyatt Springvale South 2 Blade Baxter Springvale South 1 Jarryd Straker Springvale South BUCKLEY RIDGES (10/119) def by BERWICK (7/264) 3 Damith Mapa Ralage Berwick 2 James Wilcock Berwick 1 Jarrod Goodes Berwick HALLAM KALORA PARK (5/242) def ST. MARY’S (10/92) 3 Leigh Booth Hallam Kalora Park 2 Udara Hettige Hallam Kalora Park 1 Ben Hillard Hallam Kalora Park NARRE WARREN (9/189) def by NARRE SOUTH (4/194) 3 Kyle Hardy Narre South

ROUND 8 SPRINGVALE SOUTH (10/204) def by BUCKLEY RIDGES (8/228) 3 Ben Wright Buckley Ridges 2 Michael Davies Buckley Ridges 1 Matthew Goodwright Buckley Ridges HALLAM KALORA PARK (4/146) def NARRE SOUTH (8/145) 3 Jordan Hammond Hallam Kalora Park 2 Leigh Booth Hallam Kalora Park 1 Joel Zietsman Narre South NARRE WARREN (10/170) def by BERWICK (6/174) 3 James Wilcock Berwick 2 Jordan Cleland Berwick 1 Jarrod Goodes Berwick ST. MARY’S (10/95) def by NORTH DANDENONG (10/213) 3 Alambar Raza North Dandenong 2 Kusan Niranjana St. Mary’s 1 Clay McCartney North Dandenong ROUND 9 (Abandoned: Rain)

2 Kaushalya Weeraratne Narre South 1 Morteza Ali Narre South ROUND 6 (Abandoned: Covid) ROUND 7 BERWICK (10/180) def by SPRINGVALE SOUTH (3/183) 3 Jordan Wyatt Springvale South 2 Blade Baxter Springvale South 1 Josh Dowling Springvale South BUCKLEY RIDGES (2/217) def NARRE WARREN (10/217) 3 Mahela Udawatte Buckley Ridges 2 Josh Holden Buckley Ridges 1 Cameron Dinger Narre Warren NORTH DANDENONG (10/118) def by HALLAM KALORA PARK (3/121) 3 Jordan Hammond Hallam Kalora Park 2 Ryan Hillard Hallam Kalora Park 1 Javed Khan North Dandenong NARRE SOUTH V ST.MARY’S *Match re-scheduled as a result of Covid*

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WOOKEY MEDAL LEADERBOARD - HOW WE SEE IT UNFOLDING PLAYER Jordan Hammond Michael Davies Blade Baxter James Wilcock Andrew Perrin Mahela Udawatte Jordan Wyatt Leigh Booth Kasun Niranjana Ashan Anthony Ryan Quirk Kyle Hardy Javed Khan Josh Holden Akshat Buch

TEAM VOTES Hallam KP ..............................9 Buckley Ridges ......................8 Springvale South....................7 Berwick ..................................7 Berwick ..................................6 Buckley Ridges ......................6 Springvale South....................6 Hallam KP ..............................5 St Mary’s................................5 St Mary’s................................4 Springvale South....................4 Narre South ...........................4 North Dandenong ..................4 Buckley Ridges ......................4 Springvale South....................3

Vineth Jayasuriya Matthew Cox Matt Chasemore Harsha de Silva Damith Mapa Ralage Clay McCartney Matthew Goodright Jordan Clenland Ben Wright Alambar Raza Jack Sketcher Tim Phillips Sohail Sadiq Udara Hettige Kaushalya Weeraratne Jarrod Goodes

Narre South ...........................3 Hallam KP ..............................3 Berwick ..................................3 Narre South ...........................3 Berwick ..................................3 North Dandenong ..................3 Buckley Ridges ......................3 Berwick ..................................3 Buckley Ridges ......................3 North Dandenong ..................3 Springvale South....................2 Narre South ...........................2 North Dandenong ..................2 Hallam KP ..............................2 Narre South ...........................2 Berwick ..................................2

Ryan Hillard Josh Dinger Will Whyte Jayson Hobbs Mitch Forsyth Lachlan Brown Cameron Roberts Syed Mehmood Jarryd Straker Ben Hillard Morteza Ali Cameron Dinger Josh Dowling Joel Zietsman

Hallam KP ..............................2 Narre Warren..........................1 Hallam KP ..............................1 Buckley Ridges ......................1 Springvale South....................1 Berwick ..................................1 St Mary’s................................1 North Dandenong ..................1 Springvale South....................1 Hallam KP ..............................1 Narre South ...........................1 Narre Warren..........................1 Springvale South....................1 Narre South ...........................1

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Buckley Ridges

% 1.2365

Springvale South

1.5936

Berwick

1.4502

Hallam Kalora Park

1.3977

Narre South

0.9784

North Dandenong

0.6795

St Mary’s

0.5596

Narre Warren

0.3969

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Berwick gets wake-up call BERWICK BOWLS What a big change in a week for Berwick Bowls! After a fantastic first round back after the break - with six wins - the weekend pennant sides could only manage three this weekend. It was a good wake up call for our sides and evidence that more work needs to be done to improve individually and as a team. Side 1 def by Cheltenham - Ladder 3rd Well, the ones got a big wake-up call on the weekend and we’re comprehensively beaten by a consistent Cheltenham. It was clear they had a plan for the day and they stuck to it and got the result on all five rinks. Disappointing that our rinks didn’t put up a fight when it counted and too many happy to be beaten on the day. It’s a game of confidence and positivity and when you lose both traits on the same day the result was never in doubt! Some big efforts are needed over the next two weeks or there’ll need to be changes. So, get positive and get the confidence back top team and show the rest of the club we can fight our way through the tough games and lead by example. Side 2 def Heathmont 3 - Ladder 2nd Great win by the twos away at Heathmont and consolidating their big win last week! They’ve now pinched second spot on the ladder and some consistency in sides is paying dividends. If the twos can knock off Dandy Club this week they will move to top spot and the way they are going I’m backing them for the win. Clarkey’s rink set the day up with a comprehensive 15-shot win and the only rink loss was that of Tony French’s which did a great job to keep it close. Side 3 def by Hampton Park 1 - Ladder 1st Well, they couldn’t hang on for the win in the threes this week but they have managed to stay in equal first place on the ladder. With only the three-shot deficit overall at the end of the day the threes nearly pulled it off but fell just short. They’ll probably see a couple of forced changes this week and will need to be up and about as they take on Cranbourne RSL away who are nipping at the three’s heels on the ladder. A good win could set up a good chance of a home final.

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· Side 4 def by Beaumaris - Ladder 7th

The fours have continued to go backwards after a great start to the season! Continual changes aren’t helping with 30 players unavailable last week the poor old fours seem to be copping some of the big back-end changes! This week they take on top of the ladder Cheltenham and a loss could see them lose touch with the four. A win will throw them right back into the mix so it’s important for the fours to put a plan together for this week and execute well and get the win at home. Side 5 def Dandy Club 3 - Ladder 7th Finally…the fives got up in a drubbing over carpet specialists Dandy Club! With more changes and some opportunities given to some to change position the fives racked up their first win of the season! It was set up by the new ‘super skip’ Vince Miceli and his rink of Brian Monaghan, Sue Reber and Tony Wynen. They were backed up by John Kleverlaan’s rink which covered the loss of Arboit’s rink. Well done to the fives and great to see them back at the club with a smile on their faces Side 6 def Narre Warren 6 - Ladder 1st Another big win by the sixes and their proving the big hope this year! Club stalwarts are setting this side up every week with the names like Steere, Stilo, Watson, Bertoncello, Marshall, Kirby and Fowler they are proving that experience is hard to beat. They’re taking all before them at the minute and don’t look like losing! Side 7 received a forfeit from Burden Park Ladder 1st They’re still on top and take on third place Mordialloc this week and we are tipping the win by the sevens to stay well on top. Side 8 def by Parkdale - Ladder 1st A rare loss for the eights last week as they travelled to Parkdale. Again, the changes don’t help each week but they’ll bounce back this week at home against Hampton 5 with a big win to move further in front. Remember bowlers, when it gets tough you’ve got to be mentally tough! Stay positive and play every bowl like it’s your last. Go Wickers! -John Rich-

CASEY SOFTBALL Casey softballers enjoyed a much cooler round seven than the scorching conditions of the previous round. As usual our Under-16s started off the day with Cobras Maroon facing up against Cobras U16D. Cobras U16D started strong, and unfortunately Cobras Maroon was not able to catch them and U16D were 9-3 winners. Best for U16D was Jordan Hill, and Maroons Rachel Steendam. The second Under-16s game was between Cobras Maroon and Doveton Rebels. Rebels started strong with 10 runs in the first innings but the Maroons scored six in each of the next two innings giving them a 12-10 lead. Rebels came home strong with four in the last innings taking out a close game 14-12. Best for Rebels was Shelby Evers, and Maroons Rachel Steendam. Unfortunately our Under-13s have been hit hard, losing players isolating with covid. However, the four coaches got together and had enough players to make two teams, Dodgers/Cranbourne v Cobras/Berwick. All the children had a great time playing in a close match. Cobras/Berwick won an entertaining game 21-19. It’s great to see how much they have all improved since the start of the season. Social Ladies was also hit hard with Covid absentees. Berwick Geronimo had to forfeit their game against Narre Warren Penguins. Cranbourne Comets and Doveton Renegades played a high scoring close game. The first two innings it was all tied up at nine-all. Comets scored two in their next at bat, and then Renegades scored three to win 10-11. Best for Rebels was Sam Cankett, and Comets Lisa Lever. Berwick Chickasaw played Cobras in the

The big hits keep on coming at Casey Picture: ROB CAREW Softball. 233828 last social game. Chickasaw were too strong for Cobras scoring 17 runs before Cobras hit the scoreboard. Cobras did have a good third innings scoring eight, but it wasn’t enough with Chickasaw winning 20-9. Best for Chickasaw was pitcher Kaisha Stacey and Cobras Lyndal Scolyer. The Open Men was Cranbourne Meteors v Cobras. Cobras started strong with five runs in the first innings. Sadly Meteors couldn’t get their batting game going and went down to Cobras 9-1. Heath Lewis for Cobras had a great game at shortstop, and Dale Fraser, playing third, was best for Meteors. Last game of the day was the Open Women which saw two Berwick teams Cheyenne and Comanche’s play each other. Comanche batted very strongly with two triples to Kirsten Hamilton, as well as great batting by young players Rachel Steendam and Jasmine Hawker. Comanche were too strong on the day running out 32-15 winners. -Joanne Haines-

Australia wins as City boys shimmer in green and gold By Lachlan Mitchell Australia took on Vietnam last Thursday night at Melbourne’s Rectangular Stadium in a mustwin clash if they are any chance of a clear passage to the World Cup later this year. The Socceroos, as they are affectionately known, were featuring four Melbourne City players, including super striker Jamie Maclaren, and playmaker Matthew Leckie as well as young gun Riley McGree. Maclaren, Leckie and McGree are all integral parts of the City squad that now calls Casey Fields in Cranbourne its home base for training. The green and gold had their backs against the wall early after a strong start by the Vietnamese outfit. The away team failed to capitalise on any early opportunity and would rue missed chances. Australia had its first after a clear run of domination through Maclaren, leading to a well-guided header by the City striker seeing

the Socceroos take a 1-0 lead. The City boys were once again in the thick of the action after a quickly played free-kick saw Leckie set up Tom Rogic for a two-nil lead leading into halftime. Australia put the foot down in the second half taking control of possession and applying pressure on the Vietnam defence. The Socceroos quickly saw themselves 3-0 up after a long ball from shot-stopper Mat Ryan set up Adelaide United’s very own Craig Goodwin. Melbourne City saw their third man come onto the field and he quickly made an impact with Riley McGree sealing the 4-0 victory with a low long-range strike. Marco Tilio made his national debut in the 81st minute and was clean in possession being on the end of a few passes to wind out the game. Australia has since had a 2-2 draw with Oman as it continues its run to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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