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LXRP senior project manager Simeon Green, Narre Warren South Member Gary Maas and communications manager Amy Billing grab a coffee from Little by Little Cafe on opening day.

The Clyde Road level crossing has been removed.

Congestion cut By Jamie Salter The Clyde Road level crossing is officially gone for good in Berwick - reducing congestion as motorists travel underneath the new rail bridge. It marks the 58th level crossing removed by the Victorian Government. About 22,000 vehicles travelled through the level crossing each day, with the boom gates down for around one-third of the two-hour morning peak - delaying people travelling to and from the Princes and Monash freeways. Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) senior project manager Simeon Green said the official opening on Monday 21 February was a long time coming. “We had community interest very early this morning with locals coming to have a look, so I think the fact that there’s been so much inter-

est from the community reflects the impact it’s going to have,” Mr Green said. “We’re in a health and education precinct, so not having boom gates has a massive impact on their travel times and then for the locals with schools in the area. “It looks like there’s less traffic on Clyde Road and maybe that’s because people aren’t queuing at the boom gates.” LXRP program director Andrew Pepplinkhouse said it was great to see hard work pay off. “This has always been one of our biggest removals because of the amount of traffic that comes through here everyday, so to see it today operating so smoothly with no boom gates coming down is fantastic,“ Mr Pepplinkhouse said. “It was a lot of work to be done in six weeks,

and I’ve never seen that many compliments come through from the community in terms of the way they’ve gone about it.” The new Berwick Station bus interchange is expected to be completed towards the end of 2022 and the multi-level car park is expected to be opened in early 2023. Narre Warren South MP Gary Maas has been visiting the construction site over the past couple of years and said there was a feeling of joy to see its completion. “There’s more than 10,000 cars that go through here each day and for 30 per cent of the time the boom gates would be down but that’s not the case anymore. You’ve got this free flow of traffic,” Mr Maas said. “Ultimately, locals are going to be spending more time doing the things they want to be doing, whether that’s getting to work on time

or spending more time with loved ones, rather than sitting at a boom gate. ‘I’d like to thank the community for their patience because it’s been a gnarly time, particularly over the last couple of months.” Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said a promise has been kept with the removal of the level crossing. “Today, the Berwick community will benefit from never being stuck at the level crossing again – with improved travel times and safer journeys as they travel throughout the area.” More than 37,000 trees, plants and shrubs will also be planted as part of the project, including oak trees to provide shade and wind protection. The Clyde Road level crossing is the 12th to be removed along the Pakenham line, with 10 more to go to make it boom-gate free by 2025.

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Congratulations to Casey’s 2022 Citizens of the Year The Casey Kids Carnival is back bigger than ever from 12.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Saturday 19 March at the Old Cheese Factory in Berwick. Well suited for children aged 0 to 12, there will be lots of FREE activities for families, including live performers and entertainers, rides, interactive games, face painters, arts and crafts and live animals. To register for this FREE event, please visit our website. Tickets are required for event entry.

Four outstanding Casey residents and two volunteer groups were recognised for their inspiring contributions to the community in the 2022 Casey Australia Day Awards. Kanu Aggarwal was named the 2022 Casey Citizen of the Year, John Hardie the Casey Senior Citizen of the Year, Flynn Collier the Casey Young Citizen of the Year and the winner of the Casey Local Hero of the Year was awarded to Kay Taranto. Not-for-profit organisations Palliative Care South East and Victoria SES, Narre Warren Unit were announced the joint 2022 Casey Community Groups of the Year. Congratulations to all of our winners. To find out more about their accomplishments, please visit our

Casey-based creatives and cultural organisations are invited to apply to be part of the 2022 Winter Arts Festival and Casey Cornucopia event. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Winter Arts Festival, Council is planning a public event at Bunjil Place. The food-based event will showcase the heritage of Casey’s food culture and the best produce in the region and will be open to groups and organisations in the community who would like to present events and activities that tie into the themes of Casey Cornucopia. We encourage local artists, choirs, theatre groups, dance troupes, community groups and venues to add their performance, activity or event to the festival program and help us light up winter with creative inspiration. To find out more and apply to be part of the festival, please visit our website. Applications close Tuesday 8 March 2022.

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Your garden can be a haven for native wildlife Learn how to encourage native wildlife into your garden by joining our new free Gardens for Wildlife program. Our volunteer Garden Guides will do a free assessment of your garden and provide helpful advice on planting, garden maintenance and simple changes you can make to attract wildlife – regardless of whether you have a large formal garden or small balcony. More volunteer Garden Guides are also needed – so if you’d like to share your passion for wildlife, we’ll provide the training and support you need.

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Help keep Australia beautiful Join this year’s Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March, along with people all around the country, who will be removing rubbish from their local parks, waterways and community spaces. Casey residents can join one of the many registered groups or register your own local site to clean up via cleanup.org.au Local businesses can also sign up to be part of the Business Clean Up day on 1 March while the Schools Clean Up Day will be on 4 March.

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Work takes a tragic toll Four people lost their lives at workplaces within the Cardinia Shire in 2021 - the equal highest toll in the state, according to WorkSafe data. WorkSafe has declared the state’s workplace death toll “unacceptable”, totalling 66 for the year. The Southern Metropolitan Area, which includes Cardinia, Casey, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Kingston and Mornington Peninsula, also recorded the most workplace deaths (10) in the state. The region had the most WorkSafe injury claims totalling 3877, with 1233 in Greater Dandenong alone. Across Victoria, there were 66 lives lost at work in 2021 – 43 from workplace incidents, 14 from disease, five in transport accidents, three in medical incidents and one in an alleged criminal act. Of them, 63 were male and three female. The fatality toll was down from 73 in the previous year. Manufacturing was the deadliest industry with 14 fatalities, followed by construction with 13 deaths and agriculture, forestry and fishing with nine. WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford said these industries would continue to be targeted by WorkSafe inspectors. “It’s simply unacceptable that we are seeing the same industries feature prominently in workplace deaths and serious injuries year after year,” he said. “WorkSafe is committed to working towards a future where no one loses their life at work, including by taking strong enforcement

action against those ignoring their health and safety obligations.” Long-term contact with chemicals or substances was the leading cause of death. Among the 12 fatalities, five related to asbestos and four to crystalline silica. Falls from height led to nine deaths, falling objects killed eight workers and vehicle accidents seven. The deaths of four workers were related to Covid-19. Vehicles and machinery were involved in 21 fatalities and were the most dangerous workplace hazards. More than two-thirds of the workers killed were aged 45 or older. The youngest was an eight-year-old boy – among three members of the public to die in a workplace incident. Mr Radford urged Victorians to “reflect on the lasting impact of a workplace tragedy”. “Hundreds of families, loved ones and colleagues left devastated by a death that could have been prevented. “It’s difficult to imagine the indescribable pain they are feeling. “Out of respect for those we have lost and their families, it is time we said enough. “There is simply no excuse for cutting corners when it comes to workplace safety.” Mr Radford said many others were dealing with the pain and suffering from serious and often life-changing injuries suffered at work. “We need every workplace to take the time to properly assess their health and safety risks and plan how to eliminate or manage them, because failing to do so can lead to tragedy.”

WorkSafe chief executive Colin Radford says the toll of workplace deaths is ‘unacceptable’.

Haileybury fined following staff member’s death Haileybury has been fined $140,000 in the Melbourne County Court on Monday 21 February after previously pleading guilty to two charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act following the death of a staff member at the Berwick campus in 2018. The school was fined $90,000 for failing to provide or maintain safe systems of work and $50,000 for failing to provide information, instruction, training or supervision. The court heard a grounds worker was found dead with a head wound on 14 February 2018, lying next to a large eucalyptus branch on the school’s grounds. The staff member was not wearing a helmet and two chainsaws were nearby, one still running, along with a section of large branch and a pile of smaller cut branches. An arborist told the court cuts to the tree indicated the worker was most likely cutting

Haileybury has been fined $140,000. 177763 Picture: BONNY BURROWS up the branch while it was still attached to or supported by the tree trunk, creating pressure that could make it move unpredictably.

A WorkSafe investigation found the tree had previously been assessed as at risk of branch falls and the school’s tree management plan recommended no live foliage be removed and that no one stand beneath the tree. The court heard it was reasonably practicable for Haileybury to provide and maintain a system of work for deciding whether branches should be cut by an external contractor or an employee. This would include having an appropriately trained worker identify and assess the hazards associated with a task; and, where work was undertaken by employees, ensuring risks were controlled and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) was used. The court heard Haileybury failed to inform employees of the risks associated with cutting a branch from a tree with a chainsaw.

WorkSafe Executive Director of Health and Safety Narelle Beer said employers must do everything reasonably practicable to maintain safe work processes and ensure workers have appropriate training, information and equipment to work safely. “Every year workers are seriously injured while trimming, pruning or removing trees – tragically, in this case a worker has lost his life,” Dr Beer said. “This death could have been avoided if a system had been in place for assessing and controlling the risks and ensuring the work was completed by someone with appropriate expertise and equipment.” A spokesperson from Haileybury said the school respected the court’s decision. “Mr [Kym] Page was a respected and valued staff member and the school continues to support his family.”

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Ire as trees grow wild By Jonty Ralphsmith Trees have been left to grow wildly along the Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour, wrecking the streetscape on the route in to Berwick in the eyes of Gembrook MP Brad Battin. The City of Casey has mowed the grass in the past two months along High Street but the trees have been allowed to grow, disappointing Mr Battin. “This is an issue because it is going to end up creating a jungle – it looks disgusting,” he said. “We’ve raised this with council on a couple of occasions so they can pass it on to their contractors.” “If they had maintained it all the way through, it wouldn’t have been an issue. Now, it is going to cost them a fortune to tidy it up back to the standard that is acceptable in the area.” The City of Casey is currently undertaking a tree renewal project along the avenue after it was identified that many of the trees in the area were in poor or declining condition. Phase one begun in late 2019 and was successful in starting the replacement of 32 trees It was announced in September 2021 that a further 35 trees would be removed and replaced. The council said a significant number of previously dormant shoots have regrown. Manager city presentation, David Richardson said council was conscious to address the issue without impacting the tree renewal program. “(The) council will be working to remove the regrowth whilst not detrimentally impacting both the mature and juvenile trees,” he said. Mr Battin, also a resident of over 20 years, said he has never seen the area, which stretches for about one kilometre, so overgrown. “We’ve always been proud of our streetscape and landscape in Berwick,” he said.

Trees have been left to grow around juvenile trees. “It’s been maintained so people driving in still feel like it’s an old country town that’s been taken care of and should win awards for how it looks but at the moment, people coming in from the Cardinia end will want to turn around and go back to Cardinia, where it looks more decent.” As well as the reduced aesthetic, Mr Battin raised safety as a potential issue saying the trees could obscure the view of cars

Picture: SUPPLIED trying to turn onto the highway. The council said it has had ongoing staff shortages and delays in importing mowers since the beginning of the year due to Covid-19. In a statement on Wednesday 16 February, the council said it has a backlog of 974 jobs to work through from the storms in late 2021. They hope to resume normal service levels by the end of February.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff last year affirmed council’s commitment to the memorial. “We know the cultural and historical significance our Avenues of Honour hold for our community and that’s why we’re taking the necessary steps to ensure this memorial is renewed so it can remain in place for the future and continue to honour those who’ve served for our country,” she said.

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Berwick Show is on again The Berwick and District Agricultural and Horticultural Society is set to welcome exhibitors to Akoonah Park this weekend. The society said it was disappointed it was unable to invite the public to enjoy displays of cattle, sheep, poultry, dairy goats, cooking and crafts, show jumping and photography this year. President Noelene King said the society expected next year’s show would return to usual conditions. “We expect 2023 will see us return our annual show to the traditional weekend of fun and competition when we welcome families and people of all ages to enjoy all the sections we have on offer,” she said. “Covid-19 has certainly impacted the run-

Exhibitors at the 2021 Berwick Show sheep event. ning of our iconic event, however, the society has always been aware there was enthusiasm amongst exhibitors to exhibit and shows have always been a place where friends come to-

gether to compare and discuss their particular interest.” Cooking and craft enthusiasts are still invited to enter, with exhibits required to be left at the Jack Rae Centre on Friday 25 February between 1pm and 6pm. Entries can be made on the day. Showjumpers and cattle exhibitors will spend the weekend at the showgrounds whilst the dairy goats and poultry will be judged on one day. The Berwick show dog competition will join with the Pakenham Show Society to stage their judging at KCC Park. The traditional Labour Day Horse Show will again be held on Monday 14 March.

Entries are now open via showday.online Ms King thanked all the committee members who have met during the year to plan the event, along with section chairs and volunteers. “Margaret Boon, our secretary, and Sonia Leahy, our treasurer, are working diligently in the lead up to the show and their efforts are very much appreciated,” she said. “The society is grateful to the sponsors who have shown their support and the judges and stewards who will give their time. “The City of Casey has been a great support this year as one of our major sponsors and even though we cannot attach their name to our traditional evening event they will feature as a sponsor on our three days of showing.”

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING Greater Dandenong Mayor Jim Memeti is making a pitch for the Commonwealth Games in Dandenong. Here’s what our Facebook readers had to say: Ann Scott: How about worrying about cleaning up Dandenong and getting some decent retail and restaurants in the area! And while you are at it the streets could be cleaned up from all the rubbish that is bumped! Gaye Guest: Here we go again! That site is not the place for a stadium and will bring more problems than it’s worth. Let’s not even talk about the traffic congestion. Can we please start talking about how we are going to preserve our open spaces for everyone not just a select few. Micallef Town Planning: Not sure there are many places in CGD that would be better for a stadium to be honest. Dandenong Station is a short walk away and has direct access to rail services from the city, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Gippsland. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Students toured campus as part of orientation activities on Monday.

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Unish Rai, left, Thaniya Nesakumer, Aksa Roy, Liza and Devanshi Raval attend orientation day.

Welcome back to FedUni More than 380 international students are expected to enrol at the Berwick campus for semester one. Most of these students, 244, are existing students who are continuing their studies, while 138 are new students. They come from many different countries including India, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh,

Sri Lanka, France, Bahrain, Malaysia, Philippines, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan and Zimbabwe. They are studying a range of programs including Social Work, Nursing, IT, Business, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Community and Human Services, Professional Accounting, Education and Engineering; including PhD students.

Federation University president Duncan Bentley said he was excited to welcome back international students and the diversity and culture they bring to the universities campuses. “While this is a positive step, we don’t expect the number of international students to return to pre-pandemic levels for a number of years,“ Professor Bentley said.

“It’s vital that we continue to focus on increasing our domestic student numbers and building partnerships with industry, government and the community to ensure we have a strong and sustainable university to serve our communities.” An international orientation day was held on Monday 21 February to welcome the students.

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

with Casey Radio host and author Michelle Noonan

What are you most passionate about? Poetry and writing. What do you love about what you do? I love the freedom to express myself in creative form. Who is the best person you’ve worked with? I have had the pleasure of working with so many wonderful people throughout my life. I am always most impressed by people that try to help others. What is your most memorable moment? My first poetry read was the most memorable moment, not for all the right reasons. I had been reading my work on 3WBC but had not read on-stage. I turned up in Hawthorn nervous as a mouse stuck in a cat’s jaws. I then realised that I was getting on the stage directly after Alex Scovron (an award-winning poet / author). I wanted to run out of the room screaming and return home on the train. Yet I managed to keep breathing and read my poetry. What was your favourite subject in school? Music What event past or present would you like to witness? I’d like to witness the beginning of world peace, in the future. I would also really love to get to meet the person who claims responsibility for this. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? I try to pick a new genre of music each day, yesterday was ‘60s Valentine’s Day. Today is shaping up to be a jazz day. I am reading mostly poetry books to be honest and it’s rare for me to watch TV but I lean towards true crime. I also love Survivor but continually miss it If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Chinese chilli beef with tossed vegetables.

Michelle Noonan with her book, ‘Silence Speaks Beauty’. 269885 Where is your dream holiday destination? The Maldives, I think this requires no explanation. What is your favourite colour and why? Blue, it can be peaceful, soft or electric. Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? I find it a really interesting question and believe we are really all both. The important thing being that we are humans and we need each other. Life is about how we interact, not our own inner workings.

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What was your first job? I was a bank teller for the CBA at 17 years old. The training was very scary at that age. I can recall being quite fearful after a near-missed armed robbery. What are the three most used apps on your phone? Email, words with friends and Quora. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? What happens after our souls leave our physical bodies?

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Mount Cannibal Flora and Fauna Reserve, Garfield North The Mount Cannibal self-guided walk is a 2.2km loop track which takes about 50 minutes and will introduce you to some of the plants and animals of the reserve.

RJ Hamer Arboretum, Olinda Originally a pine plantation, the present-day 101-hectare Arboretum was established in the 1970s and provides distant views of the Yarra Valley and the Great Dividing Range. It has 150 species of native and exotic trees that were planted from 1970 and over the next 15 years. The walk will take under one hour, depending on the route chosen.

Gembrook Bushland Park, Gembrook Featuring the 1.5km Fern Gully Walk (30 minutes) and 1.2km Hillside Walk (35 minutes). Gembrook Park is home to many mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, the most common being the wombat. Keep a look out for wombat diggings, burrows, and droppings along both the Fern Gully and Hillside loop walking tracks.

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Art lovers explore the many varied styles and disciplines at the Cultural Centre.

Chrissy Llyod checks out the sculpture and framed art works on display.

Artist Wayne Ryan with intricate stone work.

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Showcase for art lovers By Shelby Brooks Art lovers have a unique opportunity to see the creative process behind a sculpture’s imaginative designs as part of the What’s On Cardinia Festival. Hobby sculptor Wayne Ryan demonstrated hebel stone carving at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Wednesday 23 February as part of the What’s On Cardinia Showcase. The showcase is a multi-disciplinary exhibition at Cardinia Cultural Centre with works by the wonderful local creatives involved in the What’s On Cardinia Festival. Visitors can expect to see a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture, projection, print, flower arranging, mosaic, watercolour, photography, resin art and drawing. Wayne is primarily a hobby metal artist, but also enjoys working in other mediums such as limestone and hebel stone carving, as well as glass and woodworking. This is the first time he has exhibited and demonstrated to the public. He began his artistic journey many years ago after suffering a loss of his brother. “I was at a bit of a loss. I needed something to clear my head,“ he said. “I felt like I was getting under everybody’s feet being sad all the time. I needed something just to do on my own just to get my mind away from the tragedy.” His ’learn as you go’ approach quickly flourished into a passion that consumed most of his spare time. Wayne said he is often asked where he gets his ideas from, but there was no easy answer. Wayne rarely approaches a design with a plan he likes to sit down and let it develop naturally. “I rarely draw stuff because if I had to sit down and design something, I probably couldn’t do it,“ he said. “When it’s abstract, I have the freedom to change it to how I like.“ Wayne shared his artistic process with onlookers at the Cultural Centre, explaining how he uses whatever tools he has on hand to create his unique designs. The What’s On Cardinia Showcase is free to enter until Sunday 20 March every day from 10am to 3pm (excluding Mondays).

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Wayne demonstrates how he creates his sculptures.

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IN BRIEF Shooting witnesses sought Police are appealing for witnesses after a driver was shot at in Narre Warren. Investigators have been told a man was driving north along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road near Norfolk Drive in a white Audi sedan, when his vehicle was shot at around 5pm on Monday 21 February. It is believed the shot came from a white utility vehicle travelling north. The Audi was damaged but the man was uninjured and drove to a nearby police station to report the incident. The exact circumstances are yet to be determined and the investigation is ongoing. Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or the cars involved leading up to the incident, or anyone with dash cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

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Police oppose bail By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Narre Warren drug user accused of trafficking heroin and ice near Casey ARC swimming pool has been granted bail. Sanjesh Charan was arrested in a black Mercedes Benz parked near the pool during Victoria Police’s Operation Omni blitz of the Fountain Gate area, Dandenong Magistrates’ Court heard. Nominal informant Sergeant Chris Marlowe told the 15 February bail hearing that police searched Charan and another male who had been leaning in through the car’s window about 2.40pm on 21 January. In the car, police allegedly found several bags of alleged heroin, weighing about 13 grams. They also seized several bags of alleged meth weighing a total of 9 grams. Three phones owned by Charan – including one that was “constantly ringing” - were also seized, as well as digital scales, a large hunting

knife and $320 cash, the court was told. The second male was found with two bags of suspected heroin - branded with the same distinctive purple line as the alleged heroin found in the car, Sgt Marlowe said. The substances had yet to be forensically tested and weighed. After his arrest, Charan was assessed by a forensic police officer as being “not fit” for a police interview. At the time, he had been on bail on a meth possession charge. Police opposed bail on the grounds of Charan’s “unacceptable” risk of reoffending and endangering the community if released. Sgt Marlowe noted the unemployed man’s “extensive” 37-page criminal history – including court-imposed drug-treatment orders in 2005 and 2010. “We don’t believe any bail conditions can reduce the risk to an acceptable level.” In arguing for bail, a defence lawyer con-

ceded Charan’s long prior history was his “biggest hurdle” for bail. However, he was assessed as suitable for supervised bail as part of the CISP support program, the lawyer said. He hadn’t previously had CISP support for his long-standing drug and complex mental health issues. Charan had successfully completed a CCO in the past despite his difficulties. He had stable public housing, the lawyer argued. Magistrate Gregory Connellan was satisfied by “a very fine margin” that the risk could be reduced to an acceptable level. This was due to having CISP support for the first time as well as bail conditions such as a night curfew and a driving ban. Charan’s marriage plans and his hopes to care for his 80-year-old mother on dialysis were not relevant to risk, Mr Connellan said. Charan was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 10 March.

Firearms, drugs arrest A Narre Warren man has been arrested after Victoria Police located a number of firearms and drugs at a Hallam property. Detectives executed the warrant on Empire Way at about 10.45am on Thursday 17 February, following an ongoing investigation. The 23-year-old man was subject of a Firearms Prohibition Order and was arrested at the property by the Southern Metro Regional Crime Team. During the search, they located six firearms including a handgun, 3D printed pistol, sawn off shotgun and a longarm rifle. Detectives also located a trafficable quantity of methamphetamines and a Ford Ranger believed to be stolen from Notting Hill. The man was charged with possession of 23 various weapons and theft, as well as drugrelated charges. He was remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday 18 February.

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Minister aboard progress The latest high capacity metro train (HCMT) has begun taking passengers on the Pakenham line, set to be part of the revolution of Victoria’s public transport system, according to Transport Minister Ben Carroll. The HCMT is the 15th high tech locomotive to join the fleet since the rollout began December 2020, with the State Government on track to deliver the 65 promised trains, Mr Carroll said. Mr Carroll visited the Pakenham East train depo on Wednesday 16 February, along with Bass MP Jordan Crugnale, to assess the five HCMTs which will join the fleet once signalling testing at the facility is complete.

“This $2.3 billion investment- 65 HCMT and high capacity signalling- every day we are moving closer to a turn up and go system in Victoria and that will mean Victoria is on par with some of the world’s best public transport systems from Singapore, to Hong Kong to London,” Mr Carroll said. Part of that revolution of the South East public transport system involved the official opening of the revamped Merinda Park Train Station on Sunday 13 February. “We really are creating cities for the future, it’s wonderful to see stations like Merinda Park and the stations in the outer suburbs are hav-

ing the best in station amenities and technologies in the suburbs,” Mr Carroll said. “Once upon a time you went to the cities to have those kind of stations, now they are popping up around our outer suburbs.” The “revolution” also includes the controversial extension of the Pakenham line to Pakenham East as well as the removal of level crossings in Pakenham at Racecourse Road, Main Street and McGregor Road. Mr Carroll didn’t provide a direct response when questioned about the extension, stating: “Minister [Jacinta] Allen is very much working on that project.”

“Bass MP Jordan Crugnale is a strong advocate for the transport needs of her local community. We know public transport is how Victorians want to get to work,” he added. The first HCMT began operating on the Pakenham line in December 2020. The new trains will gradually enter passenger service on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines. Longer term, they will run through to Sunbury following the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2025. Mr Carroll said he would continue to work with the Treasurer to advocate for the next order of HCMT trains.

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Appreciating differences Many, many years ago in China, a wise old man was sitting by a road that connected two villages, both of which he knew very well. Around about midday, a young man was walking along the road from the eastern village towards the western village and since he had not been there before decided to ask the old man what the people were like in the next village. The wise old man considered his question and asked in return, “what were they like in the village you have just come from?” The young man replied that they were friendly, hospitable and that he very much enjoyed their company to which the old man replied, “that is exactly what they are like in the next village” and so the young man carried on, looking forward to meeting the people at his destination. Sometime later, another young man was setting out from the eastern village with the intent of going to the western village and similarly spotted the old man by the side of the road. Since he too had not travelled there before, he decided to ask the old man what the people were like in the next village. The wise old man listened to his question and once again asked, “what were they like in the village you have just come from?” The young man said that they were unfriendly, difficult to get on with and that he was very pleased to have left the village. The old man replied, “that is exactly what they are like in the next village”. This story, based on an old Chinese parable, illustrates the point that often when we start to see patterns arise in our interaction with others, it may well be that the nature of these interactions is more due to our own personal nature than that of those we interact with. If the interactions are positive, then this is great and clearly we should do more of the same. However, if the interactions are not pleasant, perhaps we need to look at how our own behaviour may be contributing to this. This is not necessarily easy to do, but if we are serious about improving our personal relationships, it is essential.

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Last week, I spent a day with a fun and lively team from the financial sector in our local area. One of the exercises we did was to complete a simple questionnaire that highlighted the natural behavioural styles of each team member and showed visually the team’s overall natural dynamic. Not only was this a fun exercise to do, we used it to discuss how we can identify different patterns and use this knowledge to communicate better with those that we interact with. It highlights the fact that different styles place different emphases on communication elements and so by understanding the nature of the person you are talking to, you stand a greater chance of communicating more effectively by taking this into consideration. For example, if you are a results- oriented person who is keen to get things done, then by talking to someone who is primarily peopleoriented, getting straight into how your idea will create bottom-line improvements may not necessarily grab their interest as they will be looking for the impact on people. Equally, someone who is process-oriented and likes things done in a formal way may not find it easy to appreciate a new way of doing things if presented by someone who is creative and ideas-oriented but has not taken the time to describe how the idea would actually work in practice. Perhaps thinking about this may cause you to reframe the age-old adage of ‘treat others how you would like to be treated’ into ‘treat others how they would like to be treated’ since clearly we do not all want to be treated in quite the same way! Ian Ash is the managing director for OrgMent Business Solutions. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Grants to drive growth The State Government is providing new grants to local councils that will seek to speed up the delivery of residential land, drive urban growth, jobs and development. The Streamlining for Growth program is allocating more than $3.2 million to local councils facing population growth pressures or land shortages. In 2022, the program is focused on projects that will support Victoria’s economic recovery and address land supply shortages in regional Victoria and Melbourne’s growth areas. The Casey City Council has received funding for three projects including Narre Warren Village Growth and Investment Attraction which will receive $186,000, the Community and Recreation Infrastructure Infrastructure Works in Kind Assessment Framework which will get a total of $49,975, as well as $50,000 in funding for the Green Streets 2.0 initiative.

Nearby, Cardinia Shire Council will receive $120,000 for enhancements to an existing street register application. Minister for Planning Richard Wynne said the funding would help local councils financially. “The funding will help local councils with staffing or financial support to unblocking or fast-track strategic planning projects to deliver new homes and jobs faster,” Mr Wynne said. “This program has a track record of delivering faster and more cost-effective permitready land for new homes and jobs across Victoria.” The Victorian Government has confirmed funding for a seventh year of Streamlining for Growth in 2022 to 2023. Applications for the next round of grants will open later in 2022.

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Refugees will have access to free and subsidised skills and training. Picture: SUPPLIED There are about 1,821 people on Temporary Humanitarian Stay (449) visas in Victoria, including recent arrivals from Afghanistan. Training is key to the settling process, in addition to settling services provided by AMES Australia, including quarantine assistance, housing, healthcare and more. The Asylum Seeker VET program has helped nearly 5,400 people into training at TAFEs, registered training organisations and learn local in skills first courses and other supported training. The reconnect program helps about 1,700 people each year by providing wraparound supports including foundation skills, employment assistance and career counselling.

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The State Government has expanded its unique program for asylum seekers and refugees, allowing more new arrivals to access free and subsidised skills and training to help them build happy and healthy lives in Victoria. Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney announced the expanded eligibility criteria for the Asylum Seeker VET and Reconnect programs on Thursday 17 February. “Education changes lives and that’s why we’re making sure more asylum seekers and refugees have the chance to rebuild their lives in Victoria through Free TAFE and training, resettlement programs and wraparound supports,” Ms Tierney said “We’ve already successfully helped thousands of asylum seekers and refugees into training and job pathways – and we’ll continue doing what we can to help new arrivals feel welcome and happy in their new home.” The new criteria allow Temporary Humanitarian Stay (449) visa holders to access Free TAFE, subsidised training and other support services. The program means people who have been forced to flee their home due to war, victims of human trafficking, forced marriage and slavery-like offences, and those from other circumstances can find a meaningful career in industries like hospitality, health and aged care, education and more.

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Front row seat to history By Marcus Uhe As Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev to claim a record-breaking 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open last month, Rajvir Singh had one of the best views in the house. The Casey Grammar School student took the occasion in from the base line as a ballkid for the marathon five-set finale, which concluded after 1am before post-match presentations could begin. “When I saw Nadal two sets down I thought this was going to be an early night,” Mr Singh said. “I arrived home at 3:30 in the morning, so I decided to go to school late (the next day) missing my first two classes.” A self-confessed massive tennis fan, he recounted the moment he learnt of his incredible assignment, which left him “speechless”. “I remember this like it was yesterday. “They had sent an email notifying us that the final squad announcement will be released in a couple of days. “When the day had come I carefully watched the video to see if my name was there. “When it came to the men’s finals’ squad, I saw my name, I jumped in excitement as I was grateful that all my effort within the two weeks had paid off.” It was the longest match he had ever assisted with but it was a fitting way to finish his ballkid career after two years standing at the back of the court. Mr Singh is no stranger to the big stage, having been assigned to last year’s women’s final between Japan’s Naomi Osaka and the United States’ Jennifer Brady after winning ballkid rookie of the year honours for best first year ballkid. However, that contest was a little more straight-forward, with the Japanese star com-

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On leaving school, Ruth enrolled to train as a nurse at the Mooroopna Base Hospital during which time she met her future husband Michael Crofts a tertiary educated farmer who managed a large property owned by Sir Hamilton Sleigh in Nagambie. The property comprised 2000 acres and ran beef cattle with a Poll Hereford Stud. Ruth and Michael were married in 1959 and their children Rosalind and David were both born at the Nagambie Bush Nursing Hospital. When the children started at the Tabilk Primary School Ruth joined the mothers’ club and was appointed treasurer. In 1966 during Michael’s long service leave, the family visited England, meeting Michael’s relatives and friends there as well as taking the opportunity to visit various parts of Great Britain and Ireland where Ruth particularly enjoyed seeing a range of historic buildings owned by the UK National Trust. On their return to Australia, the children’s secondary education became an important consideration resulting in Michael and Ruth moving the family to Clyde North, where Michael took up a position as manager of Carcoola, a property owned by Colonel Neil, chairman of The Age newspaper. The position was much more than that however, as the Colonel owned five other properties which Michael was also to manage - three in the local area, one at Macedon, and another at Fish Creek. It was quite an enterprise and Ruth took responsibility for administrative and financial activities, but also found time to be involved with parents’ committees at Rosalind and David’s schools - St Margaret’s Berwick and Haileybury College. In 1977 Ruth’s interest in heritage issues resulted in her seeking a position with the National Trust (Victoria). Much to her joy, Ruth was appointed as membership officer and, as-

sisted by a group of volunteers, the membership of the Trust in Victoria rose to more than 20,000 members. When the Trust moved to new headquarters in Tasma Terrace East Melbourne, Ruth accepted the offer of Colonel Birch, the Trust’s chief executive officer, to take up the role as his assistant, in charge of administration, accounts and membership. In all, she was employed by the Trust for 10 years. In 1987 Ruth successfully stood for election to the board of directors of the Trust (Victoria), a position she held for 24 years, serving in various roles including vice-president, executive member, chairman fundraising and membership and other committees. When Ruth’s membership of the board concluded, the Trust appointed her as an honorary member, the Trust’s highest honour. In 1979 Michael and Ruth had moved from the farm into the Berwick township, buying two properties on which they established their family. Michael undertook some renovations and they remained there until their respective deaths. In 2001 Ruth was encouraged to consider establishing a branch of the National Trust in her local area. She took up this cause with much vitality and recruited a group of volunteers to have a branch established. After quite some publicity in the local press, the inaugural meeting of the Casey-Cardinia Branch was held in March 2002 and Ruth was appointed president, a position which she held for the next 18 years. In the early days there was great interest in visiting local historical properties and tours were organised, and very well supported by the keen new members. Over the years, the local Trust Branch became involved in many campaigns in support of or against different issues and, in each case, Ruth Crofts provided strong leadership and ar-

ticulated the Trust’s position in a clear and convincing manner. One particular cause with which Ruth was involved was the City of Casey’s acquisition of the former Berwick Primary School site for the purposes of a park. Over a period of years, a local committee, supported by a group of very generous local citizens, worked hard to convince the Council the school site should be retained as a park. Ruth was a member of the committee and there was a successful conclusion when the Council acquired the land, established Pioneers Park, and approved the Trust Branch establishing an information centre and gift shop in the old school building. The City of Casey made use of Ruth’s knowledge and experience, appointing her as a member of its Conservation Advisory Committee, Heritage Sub Committee, and Local History Reference Group.In addition to her Honorary Membership of the National Trust (Victoria), Ruth was nominated as City of Casey Citizen of the Year in 2007. But the greatest accolade for Ruth’s activities over the years came on Australia Day 2017 when it was announced that she had been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). The medal was presented to Ruth by Linda Dessau AC Governor of Victoria at an Investiture conducted at Government House, Melbourne on 5 April 2017. Ruth noted at the time that “the contributions and support of so many people over many years made it all possible”. Our local community has benefited considerably from the great contribution made by Ruth Crofts over more than 50 years. The local National Trust Branch will always appreciate the solid foundation which Ruth laid. Ruth’s life was a life well lead - the community applauds that life and expresses its sympathy to Rosalind and David.

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Long-standing member of the Berwick community and inaugural president and founder of the Casey Cardinia Branch of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Ruth Crofts passed away on 4 February after courageously facing a severe illness for the last few years. Ruth was from a pioneering family. Her father’s Scottish parents William and Agnes Bell immigrated to Port Phillip in 1839. Ruth’s great-uncle (also William Bell) established a farm at Yarra Glen in the 1850s which he named Gulf Station. This property is now owned by the National Trust and is an important part of Victoria’s heritage. It is not surprising, that with this family background Ruth took up an early interest in Victoria’s heritage, and later the heritage in our local area. Ruth was born at the Greensborough Bush Nursing Hospital in March 1939 and in her early years lived on the family property Violet Bank farmed by her father at Kangaroo Ground. Ruth’s parents, Colin and Sylvia Bell, subsequently sold the farm and moved to Wollert to share-farm there. Ruth enjoyed life on the farm and in particular assisting with the Clydesdales. The local Young Farmers Club acquired a new member and at a local show Ruth won a prize with a hen after explaining its laying habits to the judges. Bad health in the form of asthma intervened and Ruth suffered quite a setback in health for two years, requiring some hard work to catch up at the local one-teacher Wollert Primary School. Ruth caught up so much so that she won a scholarship to attend the Preston Girls’ School. The school day began with a bike ride to the local general store followed by a bus ride down to Preston. A move by her family to another farm at Nagambie resulted in Ruth completing her secondary education at Seymour High School.

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Give it a go By Elle Cecil The health benefits of dancing for seniors range from improving your physical health to creating strong social connections that increase your sense of wellbeing. A 2018 study by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) showed a positive relationship between dancing and the physical and emotional health of older Australians. Participants in the study experienced improved flexibility, boosted energy levels and better posture. Further studies have found that dancing can slow or even reverse the signs of ageing in the brain. Among these benefits, older Australians are likely to experience an improvement in balance, coordination and spatial awareness, which in turn could reduce their likelihood of falls. Dancing also provides an increase in heart rate, encouraging the movement of oxygen throughout the body. This has shown positive effects on heart and lung condition, and has the potential to lessen the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Regular dance also assists in weight management, toning muscle, improving strength and reducing joint pain. The benefits of dancing aren’t just physical. Regular dancing has been shown to increase the size of the hippocampus, which is the region of the brain responsible for spatial navigation and memory formation. Not only did study participants enjoy a range of physical and mental progress, they also experienced a shift in overall mood, self-esteem and confidence. This is attributed to a combination of the effects of physical exercise and the social interactions and connections formed during the dance classes. Some things to consider Are you looking to dance on your own or with a partner? Perhaps you’d like to join a group

dance class, or maybe you’d prefer private lessons. What sort of dance style are you looking to engage in? The options are endless. Ballet, line dancing, Latin or salsa dancing, waltzing, tap dancing, dance aerobics and even seated dance classes are all popular styles you can choose from. Before you pull on your dancing shoes, it’s important to consult your doctor or medical professional. They can provide you with proper advice tailored to your health needs. Once you’ve got the go ahead, you should make sure that you hydrate properly before, during and after you dance. Warming up and cooling down is also crucial to avoid stiffness or injury. Take care not to over work yourself on the dance floor. Remember, it’s all about getting active and having fun. Now get out there and bust a move!

Tips for recognising depression in seniors Though around 10 to 15 people in every 100 older people experience depression, most are less likely than people in younger age groups to report depression. Depression in old age often goes undetected and may be wrongly attributed to age, dementia or poor health. Older people may not even believe or accept that they are sad or depressed. Signs of depression in adults over 65 may include unexplained physical symptoms, memory loss and behavioural changes. Causes of depression in older people The causes of depression in older people vary and depend on when the depression was first experienced. If the person first experienced depression earlier in life, the likely causes will include genetic and personality factors and life experiences. If they first experienced it later in life, physical health problems may be the cause. Social isolation and loneliness and personal loss are also common causes of depression in people aged over 65. Treatment of depression in older people Treatments for depression in old age are similar to the treatments given to other age groups, although they can differ in the way in which they are applied. Age does not reduce the effectiveness of treatments for depression, although medication may take longer to work in older people. However, if depression in old age is left untreated it can have many adverse effects. Lifestyle changes in mid-life may be the

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Celebration of twos-day By Marcus Uhe Students at Hampton Park’s Kilberry Valley Primary School have marked the unique date of 22/02/2022 by wearing tutus over their school uniform on Tuesday, or twos-day, as it was coined. The students were encouraged to participate in number two-themed activities, such as writing stories with exactly 22 words, estimating 22 centimetre lengths, listing things that come in pairs and suggesting their favourite duos. Assistant principal Chris Taylor said the idea was about putting a smile on the students’ faces. “It’s a little bit of fun because school’s been pretty tough over the least two years,” Ms Taylor said. “We’re just trying to bring some fun and enjoyment to a day which is pretty unique.” “We’re from a very mixed cultural community and it brings us all together.” She said “a good percentage” of the 500-student cohort, and many staff members, took up the offer, including both boys and girls and importantly, the school leaders.

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Ravens thrive in lockdown By Jamie Salter The Clyde North Ravens Basketball team was formed during coronavirus lockdowns last year - one of the most difficult periods for community sport. Michael and Leslie Juaneza were struggling to find a basketball club close to home for their two sons and decided to launch their own. Michael has been playing, coaching and organising various basketball events since he was in the age of 14. Leslie has been part of different basketball clubs and leagues throughout the FilipinoAustralian Community in the South East. The team officially opened in May but weren’t able to undergo consistent practice and training due to the fifth and sixth Victorian lockdowns. Michael said that hasn’t deterred the team, which has grown from 32 members when the club was formed to its current total of 95 members.

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“We are a family-orientated and community based basketball club that specialises in developing beginners,“ Michael said. “Our coaches have over 25 years’ experience combined and we are the only club in the South East that has the exclusive Wings Program (under 6s) that develops young ballers from a very young age.“ Member for Gembrook Brad Battin recently visited the club and was presented his own Ravens top as an honorary member. “He is a big advocate of the community and our basketball club,“ Michael said. The club will be moving to its own facility in May in the industrial estates of Clyde North the new home of the Ravens. Winter season registrations are now being accepted. For more information visit the Clyde North Ravens Facebook page and website cnravens. com.au

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Harkaway’s play day fun By Jonty Ralphsmith Harkaway Primary School celebrated global school play day on Wednesday 2 February. It is the fourth consecutive year that the school of 120 kids has run the day and it is always a great way to christen the new school year, according to principal Leigh Johnson. “There’s so much noise the beginning of the day - the energy, the excitement, the engagement and curiosity, activity and exploration is what I love,” Mr Johnson said. “By the end of the day it’s a bunch of kids sitting around talking and getting comfortable. “My favourite thing is people realising ‘I’m back at school with my friends being a Harkaway kid: connected, communicating and flourishing’. What a great way to start the year!“ The day is designed to be unstructured and involves year five and six students hosting activities such as sports, chess and indoor games that all students participate in. Screens were not allowed and teachers and staff members could not organise, instruct or interfere. “My goal is that kids get bored and then they deal with being bored,” Mr Johnson said. Since the inaugural school play day in 2015, one million students across 75 countries have participated. Children were given the autonomy to engage in activities that appeal to them, simultaneously practicing their social skills in a real world context. “They’re not just showing others what they’ve learnt, they’re showing themselves, so the kids can self-regulate and talk and com-

Harkaway Primary School celebrated global day of play. 269003 Picture: LEIGH JOHNSON municate effectively,“ Mr Johnson said. “Doing a day of play cements the relationship between ages.” This year, the school is seeking to give students the power to flourish. Mr Johnson highlighted the play day provided the school with the perfect opportunity to capture that sentiment early in the year and instil it in the school community. “Our underlying theme is giving kids the power to shape their world,“ Mr Johnson said. “In order for that to happen, kids need to allocate resources and make decisions. “That’s our philosophy around agency and power - giving children the power to make choices. By the time they leave us they can shape the way things are.”

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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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Hampton Park Secondary College was successful in applying for the State Government funded Active Schools Grant, receiving $30,000 for extra sporting programs and initiatives. Principal Wayne Haworth was delighted the school would receive the funding after a Covid-wreaked two years has limited physical activity. “If you think of many sporting activities, it brings all the attributes we want as part of our school values - we want to work together and collaborate,” Mr Haworth said. “It’s not only being physically active, it’s being socially connected with your peers who you perhaps don’t know, so you develop new friendships.” After finding out in early February of the funds, the school has not settled on how the money will be spent. Mr Haworth is instead keen to hear ideas from the student body about what they think will be most beneficial. “We haven’t got specifics because we empower our students to be decision makers with us,” he said. “We’re great believers that education should be done with students, not to them, so we will sit down with our student leaders and say ‘we have been given these grants, what suggestions do you have?’ “We want our students to have an active

and authentic voice.” Mr Haworth floated the swimming program as an idea for the culturally diverse school. “We’ve got many non-swimmers. It is people from communities like ours that are over represented in drownings,” he said. About 36 per cent of those who have drowned in the last decade have been from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds according to a 2019/2020 Lifesaving Victoria drowning report. “Many of our families are from countries that don’t have opportunities to swim so we want to build their confidence around swimming and water so we want to remove any associated costs that could be a limiting factor,” Mr Haworth said. Hampton Park Secondary College is among the 96 Victorian schools to receive $30,000 through the latest round of Active Schools Grants that assist schools with the purchase of sports equipment, upskilling of physical education teachers and engagement with local organisations and clubs to deliver sporting programs. The grants can also be used to make classrooms more active, encourage greater active travel to and from school through bicycle education programs, upgrade playgrounds to support greater physical activity, and provide opportunities for more recreation activities such as dance, Pilates or skateboarding. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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The Railway Dog in Emerald will be hosting their first trivia night of 2022. To take part, get a team of four and come along. Thursday 24 February from 7.30-10.30pm.

The Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club encourages you to come along for a fun morning of line dancing from 9.30am – noon each Monday at the Senior Citizens Hall – 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Safe Plate Day Neighbourhood Watch will be hosting a safe plate day at Bunnings Cranbourne. Anti-theft screws will be fitted to the front and back of your vehicle for a gold coin donation. From 10am-2pm on Sunday 27 February

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With so many people taking up different types of arts during the lockdown, so people are being asked to share their talents by the Botanic Gardens Retirement Village. Items can be dropped off for display during the day on Friday 25 February and get picked up on Sunday 27 February after 4pm. Morning and afternoon tea will be available to visitors and there will be a folk music performance on Sunday from 3-4pm. The show will open on Friday night and run until Sunday at 4pm at 41 Craig Road, Junction Village.

New Vogue and Old Time Dance The dancing mornings run by the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club take place from 1-3pm each Tuesday and from 7.30-11pm on the fourth Friday of every month. It takes place at the Senior Citizens Hall – 1 Codrington Street, Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Carpet Bowls Each Saturday and Wednesday from 12.45-3pm, the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club host carpet bowls at the Senior Citizens Hall in Cranbourne. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Pakenham Psychic and Wellbeing Expo The expo will take place on Sunday 27 February from 10.00am-5.00pm at Pakenham Library. 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. Pay at the door on the day: $5 for adults and children under 12 enter free.

Sunday sessions with Brodie O’Halloran The Cardinia Club will be hosting a Sunday Session on 27 February from 2-6pm. Brodie O’Halloran will perform and there will be food and fun.

Fireball Festival This will be a fundraiser for the Pearcedale Fire Brigade and Pearcedale Cricket Club that are celebrating their 100 year anniversary on Sunday 27 February from 1pm at 710-720 BaxterTooradin Road, Pearcedale. Local bands will be performing: As Crows Fly from Pearcedale and Turk Tresize from Cannons Creek. Overseas bands Riding Northbound and Boneyard Blondes will also be entertaining. There will be children’s attractions, a raffle and a sausage sizzle. Profit will be split between the

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Bingo The Cranbourne Senior Citizens Club host Bingo from 1-4pm every Thursday at the Cranbourne Senior Citizens Hall. Call 0432 107 590 for more information.

Dung Bettle workshop at Bunyip cricket club and fire brigade. Entry is $5 for those aged over 12 and free for children. For more information call 0411 066 327 or visit facebook.com/ events/478907960288483

Casey Cardinia Life Activities Club

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.

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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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.

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 1.00-3.00pm.

Farmers are invited to attend a dung beetle workshop on Tuesday 1 March with Dr Russ Barrow from Charles Sturt University. It runs from 10am-12.30pm at Sherwood Park Orchard Packing Shed, Bunyip and lunch is provided. Russ will talk about beetles found in Gippsland, how to capture, breed and relocate. Several other local farmers will talk about their experiences in setting up dung beetle nurseries. Places are limited to 50 people and RSVP is essential. Register via the following link trybooking.com/BWOTY.

Great Book Swap Federation University’s O-Week festivities includes a book swap. All are invited to come along and donate a gold coin for each book you find. We have loads of fiction, young adult and non-fiction books available. Money raised will go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. To be held at Federation Berwick’s library, Wednesday 2 March 11am-2pm.

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For the love of the game By David Nagel We would all agree…it’s the perfect time to get off the couch and get active! Beaconsfield Superules – a club for footballers 35 years and over – has been an integral part of the local sporting landscape for the best part of two decades. Players have flocked to Perc Allison Reserve over the years to continue their deep love and passion for the game. But football – just like many other pursuits in life – has been affected by the impact of Covid, with the Eagles now looking to bolster their numbers to keep a magnificent tradition going strong. “We had a whole year off and then only played six games last year…Covid has impacted a lot of sporting clubs and ours is no different,” said club president Darren Hansen. “We’re looking to get some new players down to the club, and most importantly their families. “We are very much a family-focussed club. It’s a club focussed on blokes, partners, wives and kids, it’s not a football club that just stands around drinking beer. “It’s a family club, a community focussed club and we want new players to come and experience the same enjoyment and friendships that we have over the years. “I can guarantee…if you come down to Beaconsfield, you won’t regret it. “We’re a very proud club with a strong culture and tradition.” Beaconsfield Superules competes in the AFL Masters Southern Division. In 2022 it plans on fielding two teams in over 35’s – seniors and reserves – and teams in over 45’s, 50’s and 55’s. “You can be the fittest bloke, or the un-fittest bloke, it doesn’t matter…it’s footy for fun at Beaconsfield for the players and the families,” Hansen said. Gembrook MP Brad Battin is a huge supporter of the Superules concept and was a keen footballer in his day. Standing on Perc Allison Oval again brought back some mixed emotions.

From left; Beaconsfield Superules President Darren Hansen, Gembrook MP and sponsor Brad Battin, and coach Shane Mooney want locals over 35 to experience the many benefits of playing football again. 269642 “I got Beacy knees here at Perc Allison Oval…when the stones used to show through the surface,” Mr Battin said. “I played at Berwick juniors and went to Beacy when I was under 16s, went into the under 17s, and I actually did my back on this ground in about 1992. I was out for two years, and never came back to footy.” Battin is also a massive advocate for Men’s Health…mental health in particular. “I love footy and it’s not about the return you get by putting a sign up at the ground, it’s about blokes getting out on the ground, of all ages, keeping active and keeping them moving,” he said. “Men’s health, mental health, across the whole board, is so big and one of the best pre-

ventions is staying out with your mates and having a kick of the footy. “Most of the guys here, if you sat them down in a room they wouldn’t say a thing. “But put a football in their hands and all of a sudden they will pop up with ‘I’m having trouble at home’ or ‘I’m having trouble at work’… that type of thing. “Sport is so important in keeping ourselves healthy…both physically and mentally. “When you have a footy club promoting those things, and everyone talking about it, everyone wins.” Mr Battin said he had great admiration for the passion of the players at the club. “I’ve been here for a quiet one with the boys on a Thursday night, and been to their awards

nights, and they’ve got smiles on their faces like the youngest junior players have,” he said. “The best outcome you will get is you play the game and enjoy it, but even if you can’t get out on the field come down and run some drinks, help behind the bar, clean the clubrooms, volunteer in some capacity and you’ll get enormous reward and satisfaction from it. “You will get more out of it than you put in, but the more you put in the more you will get out of it. “You also get to meet some wonderful people to share the journey with.” Beaconsfield coach Shane Mooney, now in his fifth year at the club, said Superules accommodates for all levels of footballers over35 – from those still super-competitive to those who have never touched a football before. “Footballers never die, once you’re out there you get into it, but it’s done in good fun and we have some terrific rivalries with some of the clubs we play against,” Mooney said. “After the game it’s about catching up, talking about how good we use to be and having a bit of a laugh. “We’ve had people come down in their late 40’s, people that have never touched a football before, and they have a ball. One player won a trophy in just his second year of playing.” Mooney said the impact of Covid has hit the club hard. “In the (over) 35s we have struggled to get numbers. We were a really strong club before Covid but we’re struggling a bit right now. “For anyone out there, who is thinking about it and hasn’t played football before, we’re a very friendly club and we won’t push anyone past their limits. “Come down; do as much as you can, even if it’s just getting to training initially. “I’m sure everyone who makes the effort will thoroughly enjoy the experience.” Beaconsfield Superules train at 6pm on Wednesday nights at Perc Allison Oval. Those interested in getting active, and getting involved in a wonderful sporting organisation, can contact club president Darren Hansen on 0419 163 868…or just rock up to training and make yourself known.

City’s new pitch in state-of-the-art facility at Casey By Lachlan Mitchell Melbourne City has a new place to call home, after a Casey Fields redevelopment saw a new state-of-the-art pitch installed on the grounds. Casey Fields plays host to the Melbourne Demons, and recently the Melbourne Storm, who took on the New Zealand Warriors in a practice match on Saturday. The new facility will house eight new pitches, as well as a youth academy for the local teams to play on and grow their game. Melbourne City CEO Brad Rowse was optimistic about the future of Casey Fields for professional teams in the future. ”The new pitch is a visual representation of all of the hard work that has been going on behind the scenes,” Rowse said. “A special thanks to Casey Council who are a fantastic partner and have a real passion for turning Casey Fields into the destination for professional sport.” Casey will now have a facility for locals to play on and learn the game of soccer, with clinics hosted by the City players, as well creating a local environment for the sport to be played socially. “We are building a facility that belongs to everyone who is passionate about football and we want to work closely to with the local football community to develop the game in the south east,” Rowse said. “We would love to see the kids who come down after school and play on the pitches, one day running out for Melbourne City.” Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo was full of praise for the new and improved facility in the south east. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

“It’s great to see the City group are investing in the future and everyone aligned to the club, and it’s also great for young kids to see. Hopefully one day those kids get to play on this ground,” Kisnorbo said. The stadium which is made of 50 percent synthetic and 50 percent natural grass, provides a great outlet for the Cranbourne community. The turf is a direct replica of what’s used at European powerhouses Manchester and Real Madrid. “It’s great for Cranbourne and hopefully we inspire the next generation...it’s great for the community and our club,” Kisnorbo said. The state-of-the-art pitch also provides an opportunity for players to grow and to create quality players for the future. “In Europe they don’t have facilities like this, and if we continue to have great places like this hopefully the quality of the game can also grow,” Kisnorbo said. Casey administrator Miguel Belmar was present to open the facility and has called on the community to embrace the new development. “This is an elite facility that has been put together by council, but it’s not an elitist facility,” Belmar said. “It will be open to the community and the kids. When we reflect we have produced many outstanding footballers. “The Stadium will hopefully open the dreams of kids to be the next big star; South East Melbourne has produced a variety of outstanding footballers including former Australian Captain Paul Wade and goal-scorer Scott McDonald.”

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Panic stations for Hawks By Tyler Lewis With just two rounds left in the Dandenong District Turf 1 home-and-away season, reigning premier Hallam Kalora Park finds itself in unfamiliar territory - outside the top four. It was a ladder-shaping weekend, with two rounds of cricket featuring across both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the conventional round-12 fixture, while Sunday saw the playing of the round-one clash’s that were rescheduled due to a wet-weather time table. The Hawks didn’t have the most difficult of weekend draws, but as is the tightness of the competition, a slip-up to Narre South on Sunday cost Jordan Hammond’s men a spot at the table with just two games left in the season. The Hawks handled St. Mary’s on Saturday, dismissing the Saints for 102, before reeling in the target with six wickets and nine overs in the bank. Each of the Hawks top-five batters reached double figures, but none of which went on to score more than 21 in the short run chase. Ryan Hillard will likely find himself among the Wookey votes when the count is read next Sunday for his figures of 12 overs, three maidens, 3/26. While there was a hurdle to jump in the day prior, Sunday’s trip to Strathaird Reserve was always higher on the priority list for the Hawks. With both Narre South and the Hawks tied on 39-points heading into the match (Hallam Kalora Park with a higher percentage), a win for either side was going to make major inroads on cementing a place in the finals. After winning the toss, and opting to bat, the Hawks set a strong score of 7/195 from its allocated overs. Matthew Cox led the charge for the Hallam Kalora Park outfit, with 53 from 90 deliveries. Cox’s strike rate was largely due to the carnage occurring at the other end when the experienced number-four strode to the crease. When he took guard the Hawks were 2/38, but a trio of steady wickets – leaving the Hawks 4/52 – meant he had to bat time and compile a longer format type of knock. The visitors were swiftly on the front foot when Hammond snicked off the in-form and dangerous Lions skipper Kyle Hardy.

The destiny of the reigning premiers now stands on other sides dropping games. 269666 Picture: TYLER LEWIS That position strengthened when Ryan Hillard knocked over Morteza Ali (49), leaving the home side 4/83 after having just lost 2/2 and a set batter. But it was two mature knocks from Kaushalya Weeraratne (37) and Vineth Jayasuriya Arachchige (44) that took the Lions from the ropes to the box seat. The Lions managed to forge their way to victory, passing the Hawks total in the penultimate over with three wickets in hand. The loss hurts the Hawks deeper than it may appear on the surface, as the Narre South side have a game up its sleeve. The round-seven game between Narre South and St Mary’s was abandoned back on January 15, and the mirrored match is set to take place in the final round of the home and away season. The Lions play St. Mary’s this Sunday, Berwick the following week, before St. Mary’s again. With six points up its sleeve over Hallam Kalora Park, a pair of wins over the sixth placed Saints would see the Lions secure a finals berth.

Buckley Ridges, meanwhile, passed its litmus test with flying colours. While many clubs would skirmish at the thought of the fixture the Bucks drew on the weekend, Buckley Ridges take the challenge in its stride. The Bucks travelled to Arch Brown Reserve on Saturday to take on Berwick, before hosting Springvale South on Sunday. It was always going to be a challenging weekend, however the Bucks turned it into a weekend to send a message, reaffirming to all that it remains top dog in the Turf 1 competition. In their Saturday fixture, the Bucks set the Bears a difficult target of 5/235, before strangling a Matt Chasemore-less Berwick outfit to 5/37. Shivam Patel had the ball on a string, collecting 3/9 from six overs, while Hussain Ali (5/53) sent five Bears packing with his first five-wicket haul of the summer. Despite a valiant fight back from James Wilcock (45) and Matt Robertson (45), the Bears fell for 158 in the 44th over. Following its first triumphant win of the

weekend, the Bucks added another glamorous win over arch-rival Springvale South. The Bucks were on the brink regularly in its clash with the Bloods, none more so than when Bloods were 4/101 in reply to the Bucks 10/163. Jordy Wyatt had made his way to 61 not out and the Bloods – after a horror start – appeared on its way to victory. But the Bucks did as they so often do, putting the clamps on and finding a way to win when it looks completely out of reach. Matt Goodwright (2/18 off seven) knocked over Wyatt and started the avalanche, shifting the Bloods from 4/101, in a commanding position, to licking its wounds at 10/140. The brace of victories now has Buckley Ridges ahead of the peloton, with a win between it and second-placed Berwick. Two losses in three appearances for the Bloods now creates a mouth-watering final round bout with Berwick, with the winner set to secure the second chance position. WEEKEND RESULTS Saturday (Round 12) Narre South 5/97 def Narre Warren 10/96 North Dandenong 10/164 def by Springvale South 9/174 Berwick 10/158 def by Buckley Ridges 5/235 St Mary’s 10/102 def by Hallam Kalora Park 4/103 Sunday (Round 1) North Dandenong 9/173 def by St Mary’s 7/178 Berwick 4/148 def Narre Warren 8/147 Buckley Ridges 10/163 def Springvale South 10/140 Narre South 7/196 def Hallam Kalora Park 7/195 TURF 1 LADDER TEAM W L Pts % Buckley Ridges 9 2 57 1.4557 Berwick 8 3 51 1.4282 Springvale South 7 4 45 1.5682 Narre South 7 3 45 1.0753 Hallam Kalora Park 6 5 39 1.2118 St Mary’s 3 7 21 0.5904 North Dandenong 3 8 15 0.7779 Narre Warren 0 11 3 0.4833

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Little Big-V selection is huge news for Casey Softball It was another great week of news for the Casey Softball Association with congratulations going to Tristan Little on earning selection in the Victorian Under-23 Men’s team. On top of that great news – there was some fantastic local action as well in perfect playing conditions for round nine. The under-16’s started the day off with a thrilling, high scoring draw - 19-19 - between the two Cobras teams, Maroon and U16D. At the top of the second innings the Maroons were up 7-4, but U16D had a huge second innings scoring 10 runs. The Maroons then hit back at the top of the third with 12 runs. U16D scored five at the bottom of the third to even it up. Best for U16D was Abbie Berkelmans and Maroons Edwina Little. The under-13’s had two games, the first being Cobras versus Dodgers. There are many children playing their first season and they have all learnt so much. Cobras were too strong for Dodgers on the day winning 6-1. Best on ground was Serena Bushby.

From left; umpire Lisa Lever, catcher Dakota Clunes (Cranbourne) and batter Lily Cargill (Berwick) get into the swing of things on the weekend. 269877 The second game was Berwick Cherokee and Cranbourne Youngstars. This was a game that really highlighted how much the under-13’s have improved. They all batted very well and played an entertaining high-scoring game with Cherokees winning a close one 18-15.

Best for Cherokee was Senith Obeysinghe and for the Youngstars Dakota Clunes. The first Social Ladies game was between Berwick Geronimo and MVP. These are two very experienced teams and the game didn’t disappoint, being neck and neck all the way with both teams batting and fielding well. Geronimo held on to win 15-10. Best for MVP was Ashley Patterson, who caught well and had a triple and a double. Best for Geronimo was Jo Haines who played first and then second, and batted a triple and two doubles. Berwick Chickasaw then played Cranbourne Comets. Chickasaw had a strong start, and unfortunately Comets couldn’t come back, with Chickasaw running out 9-1 winners. Best for Chickasaw was Emma Arnett and Comets Amanda ‘Moo’ Clunes. The final Social game of the round saw Narre Warren Penguins take on Doveton Renegades. The Penguins flew out of the blocks with a 12-2 first innings. The Renegades couldn’t

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Berwick bowls up a storm BERWICK BOWLS It was a big weekend at Berwick bowls with five out of seven wins and a forfeit received by our seventh side. This now sees six of our eight sides sitting top two with only two rounds to go until finals. If it stayed this way until the home and away games were completed Berwick will have to look at playing some morning games in the first week of finals to fit everyone on our greens who have earned the right to host home finals. Side 1 78 def Pakenham 1 56 (2nd) The top side made up for the home loss last week by trouncing the old foe Pakenham at home on Saturday. It was a pretty tight contest up to the break with the Wickers going in with a 15-shot lead overall. All rinks were reasonably close but after the break three of the four rinks dominated Pakenham and the fourth rink stayed in touch to see the top side pull away by the end of the game. Josh McQueen and his rink continue to be in fine form and proving very hard to knock off. Two double headers await the ones in the next two weeks with a second v third contest at Keysborough on Saturday. A win on Saturday could see the home final we’ve been wanting tucked away. The topthree are all capable on their day of knocking the others off so there are no predictions at this stage…but opportunity awaits. Side 2 93 def Narre Warren 1 75 (1st) Two draws, a three-shot win and a flogging by the rink of Carol Klooster, Dave Reddy, Dennis Griffin and Rob Morley by 15 shots set up the win against the fancied Narre side. Klooster and Griffin bolstered the strength of the twos this week after playing in the top side last week, and moved to the twos to allow the return of two of the top-side players. Both should probably be playing ones but the club’s depth and their qualifying requirements allowed selectors to strengthen Morley’s rink after being trounced last week. The twos are off to Cranbourne in a first v second showdown this week in which a win by our side will just about seal the top spot on the ladder. Cranbourne will be desperate for the win as they’ll travel to Ferntree Gully in the last round who are in fine form. This will probably be the game of the round in the twos and we back them in away against Cranny and seal top spot. Side 3 78 def by Narre Warren 2 83 (2nd) What a heartbreaking loss for the threes this week under the roof at Narre! Three rinks up and yep, we’ve said many times this year, you can’t cover big rink losses! Three reasonably tight rink wins but a 16shot rink loss at this level just won’t cut it! Sometimes it’s more beneficial to just play with a defensive mindset rather than chase shots.

Vaughn Smith’s rink including Scott Waterfall, our own Ben Button in Trevor Munday, and Val Fowler had a 25-shot win and Vaughn is relishing his skipping role this year and leads the Player Rankings for the section with only one loss for the year. The sixes have secured the top two, home final spot, however will have a great lead up game into finals playing second place Churchill Waverley in two weeks’ time. They have been the two standout clubs in the section all year and we can’t wait to see what finals brings. Side 7 received a Forfeit from Noble Park (2nd) The sevenths have probably received their home final and top-two spot but do have to play the fourth and third sides in the run home. They have beaten Carrum comprehensively in the initial rounds but travel there this week and we know what the conditions on the beach at Carrum can dish up so they won’t get it all their own way. In the last round they also come up against Cranbourne-5 who got the better of them narrowly in their previous encounter so it could be interesting. We are backing them in to win at least one of the two in the run home though and secure their home final. Side 8 63 def Moorabbin 6 61 (1st) What a nailbiter! A two-shot win overall and two rinks up see the eights sitting on top of the ladder clear of Parkdale by two points. Parkdale has a much tougher run home, as do the second and third sides in this section, so it’s highly possible the eights will also finish on top and see a home final in two weeks’ time. Don’t get complacent though, we know what happens if we think it will just happen and you’ll get the win. It’s time to knuckle down over the next two weeks and get a couple of big wins. The rink of Rod Pearson, Helen Adair, John Stoker and Mike Ferey set the day up this week with a fantastic nine-shot win in a close game overall. Well, with only two weekends to go, and many sides playing finals, it’s time to remember that the club is bigger than the individual! Selection has been tough the past two weeks and if you get the dreaded call from the selectors just remember, think about your form and the team’s form before focussing on others form. The selectors have put it out there this week that the club and the sides that have got teams to this point will be considered before individuals. If your form is poor, own it, get on the green and practice, and make it even harder for the selectors to pick the sides. Club Culture before individual needs…always!!! Go Wickers! -John Rich-

Ron Wheeldon sends one down for Berwick in Pennant bowls. 267271 We need to remember, one rink loss by a few shots will generally get you the 10 points overall with the other three rinks doing their job. The threes will now sit second, only one point in front of Cranbourne RSL but have an opportunity to have two big wins against sides outside of the four. They’ll need to make the most of their chances too as first v third this week and first v fourth the following week could see the threes bounce back for finals. If two big wins are put on the board, they should secure a home final but they will want to be big wins. Side 4 44 def by Mordialloc 2 107 (6th) With all due respect to Mordialloc, our fours are not this bad! Four rink losses, one of them by 30 shots, just doesn’t seem right for this group. Some in-form bowlers went back in to the side this week, and others from higher sides, so we would have expected a much better performance on a relatively good green at Mordialloc. Maybe the fours know they can’t make finals and they’re just rolling with the punches at the moment but this one is probably a little embarrassing and we’d like to think the fours come back this week with a much more competitive effort. We can all go and enjoy our bowls and not

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come home with the points but this type of loss just doesn’t see anyone enjoy their day. C’mon fours, let’s see a big improvement this week. There is still opportunity for some of these in-form bowlers to push for finals selection in higher sides but their form needs to be better than this. Side 5 84 def Burden Park 2 62 (7th) A big win in the bottom of the table clash for our fifths. It’s been a very frustrating and tough year for our fifths but they are finishing the season off strongly even knowing they can’t make finals. David Leitch and Vince Miceli relishing their opportunities to play back end and are having an impact for the fifths. Great to see them enjoy their days and their bowls and take the opportunity on. The fifths host Mulgrave next week and who knows, the way they are going they may just start having some say on the final four. Side 6 106 def Hampton RSL 4 51 (1st) We expected and predicted a big win by the sixes this week and boy, they did not disappoint! All rinks were up and 55-shot drubbing of the opposition played out on their home turf. A great effort by all and some big wins.

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· Osborne Shield Harkaway 3 6:44 v Upper Beaconsfield 0 1:27, Beaconsfield Green 3 6:37 v Narre Warren 0 0:14, Beaconsfield Blue – Bye. Rubbers 1 Berwick White 0 1:27 v Berwick Blue 3 6:42, Beaconsfield 3 6:36 v Cranbourne 0 0:9, Narre Warren 2 4:31 v Harkaway 1 3:27. Rubbers 2 Drouin 2 5:53 v Berwick 1 4:51, Beaconsfield 1 2:30 v Cranbourne 2 5:41, Bunyip – Bye. Rubbers 3 Harkaway 2 5:37 v Officer 1 2:22, Berwick 2 5:52 v Cranbourne 1 4:51, Pakenham – Bye. Rubbers 4 Pakenham 2 5:42 v Fountain Gate 1 2:31, Beaconsfield Red forfeited by Cranbourne, Officer 3 6:37 v Beaconsfield White 0 0:11. Rubbers 5 Pakenham 3 6:36 v Bunyip Red 0 0:6, Officer - Bye, Bunyip White 1 2:27 v Beaconsfield 2 5:42. Section 1 Berwick 3:36 v Harkaway 5:40, Narre Warren

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Section 4 Narre Warren - Bye, Beaconsfield 2:26 v Beaconhills (Pak) 6:40, Pakenham 3:33 v Upper Beaconsfield 5:37. Section 5 Berwick Blue 3:36 v Berwick White 5:40, Cranbourne 8:48 v Clyde 0:15, Narre Warren North 8:48 v Gloucester 0:19. Section 6 Berwick Blue 3:27 v Berwick White 5:39, Cranbourne 3:32 v Narre Warren South 5:37, Pakenham 4:35 v Beaconsfield 4:41. Section 7 Narre Warren 2:29 v Cranbourne 6:45, Narre Warren North 5:37 v Sandhurst 3:28, Clyde – Bye. Section 8 Lang Lang - Bye, Officer 6:42 v Upper Beaconsfield 2:21, Sandhurst 2:26 v Fountain Gate 6:38. Sunday Section 9 Narre Warren 5:46 v Berwick 3:23, Cranbourne 4:32 v Beaconhills (Pak) 4:36, Beaconsfield 4:39 v Officer 4:31.

Noah Keltie shows off his powerful forehand for Beaconsfield. 258775 Picture: ROB CAREW North - Bye, Sandhurst 7:45 v Cranbourne 1:20. Section 2 Berwick Blue 4:38 v Berwick White 4:34, Beaconhills (Pak) 8:49 v Sandhurst 0:7, Narre Warren North 5:40 v Narre Warren 3:32. Section 3 Narre Warren 4:35 v Pakenham 4:34, Cranbourne Blue 4:34 v Narre Warren North 4:31, Clyde 7:47 v Cranbourne Gold 1:17.

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Section 10 Berwick 8:49 v Pakenham 0:17, Officer 6:43 v Fountain Gate 2:22, Tooradin 7:47 v Clyde 1:21. Section 11 Berwick White 3:37 v Berwick Blue 5:39, Cranbourne 8:49 v Beaconsfield 0:14, Pakenham – Bye. Section 12 Berwick - Bye, Officer Blue 6:44 v Cranbourne 2:38, Beaconsfield 5:36 v Officer White 3:29. Section 13 Berwick White 3:34 v Berwick Blue 5:38, Narre Warren - Bye, Sandhurst 5:30 v Fountain Gate 3:29. Section 14-Doubles Clyde 4:27 v Berwick 2:23, Officer 1:15 v Narre Warren South 5:35, Narre Warren – Bye. Section 15-Doubles Berwick 5:31 v Cranbourne 1:20, Gloucester - Bye, Upper Beaconsfield 5:35 v Narre Warren 1:14. Section 16-Doubles (4 team section) Narre Warren South 5:31 v Sandhurst 1:16, Officer 1:17 v Tooradin 5:35.

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