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Rick Alabaster’s Australia Fair Grand Concert Organ will be on display at the Parklea Pakenham Show Society’s Annual Agricultural Show.

Rick Alabaster’s Australia Fair Grand Concert Organ is set to be paired up with Arthur Goddens’ beautifully restored 1912 Ruston Proctor Steam Showman’s Engine, at the Parklea Pakenham Show Society’s Annual Agricultural Show on Saturday 19 March. This combination was common in England and Europe up until the 1950s, as the showman’s engine would pull an operators’ road train of attractons from village to village. Once uncoupled and set up, a belt would be attached from the engine’s flywheel to the generator, to run the amusements and provide lighting at night. It plays traditional English and European fairground music that provide a unique carnival atmosphere to outdoor events. The Parklea Pakenham Annual Agricultural Show will be held at PB Ronald Reserve, Pakenham on Saturday 19 March from 9am. Read more on page 5

Roberts’ retrial By Karen Sweeney, AAP Staking out a possible armed robbery target in August 1998, Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller spotted a suspicious car. They left their spot near the Silky Emperor, a Chinese restaurant in Warrigal Road, Moorabbin and followed the blue Hyundai around the corner into Cochranes Road.

The goal was to capture two men behind 10 armed robberies since March that year. Moments later Sgt Silk lay dead on the grassy verge and Sen Const Miller was dying in the driveway of the Silky Emperor. Jason Joseph Roberts,now facing a retrial, has pleaded not guilty to their murders. He admitted involvement in 10 armed robberies, the first committed when he was 17. He is now 41.

Prosecutor Ben Ihle QC said on Tuesday that robbery victims described Roberts, from Cranbourne, as the more subservient of the robbers, while the other man, Bandali Debs of Narre Warren was older and more in charge. Roberts’ barrister David Hallowes SC is expected to argue that his client did not commit the murders because he was not there in the early hours of August 16, 1998 when the officers were killed.

Mr Ihle said the Silky Emperor was a probable target and the men had a tendency to carry out robberies requiring at least two armed people, so it was “highly improbable“ Debs would go alone. He said the evidence suggests they had a powerful motive to avoid detection when stopped on Cochranes Road soon after midnight on 16 August , 1988. Continued page 8

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Mr Byrne also supported emergency services.

The Federal Member speaking at an Anzac Day event.

End of the line for Byrne By Marcus Uhe After 22 years as the Federal Member for Holt, Anthony Byrne has announced that he will not be recontesting the seat at the upcoming Federal Election. Mr Byrne came to power in a November 1999 by-election and has served a number of roles as a member of Federal Parliament, including Parliamentary Secretary to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Trade. Most recently he was chair and deputy chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee of Intelligence and Security (PJCIS), a position he resigned from in October 2021 after admitting to branch-stacking and misusing Commonwealth-funded staff as part of an Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) investigation. In a statement provided to Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, he declared that his time working in the area of national security was his “proudest achievement” as a member of Parliament. “For nearly 20 years I’ve stood and worked alongside the men and women of our incredible intelligence and security services,” Mr Byrne said. “They have laboured day and night to keep us safe, and I have been fortunate to develop many wonderful friendships with remarkable people in this area. “I’ve sought to make Australia safer in each of those roles by working with our intelligence and security services and our Parliament to ensure that we created the best security laws, with appropriate oversight mechanisms, and with the resources needed for our services to perform their roles.” He said he believes “just as deeply in the Labor path now,” as he did when he first joined the Party 35 years ago. “It has been the greatest honour of my life to serve the people of Holt for over 22 years. “I can’t thank the Labor Party enough for

Mr Byrne held the seat for 22 years. giving me the opportunity to do so.” The conclusion of his tenure has been clouded by the IBAC investigation into corruption allegations within the Victorian Labor Party. In October 2021 he admitted to holding a “kitty” for membership funds in his own electorate office, having paid for other people’s ALP memberships and “multiple hundreds” of membership renewals since the start of his Parliamentary career in 1999, and employing staff who didn’t turn up to work at the request of Victorian South East Metropolitan MP and factional powerbroker Adem Somyurek, which he reluctantly complied to do out of fear of “retribution”. Mr Byrne said his role in the investigation contributed to his decision to resign. “One of the reasons I am not recontesting is because of the role I played in assisting the

IBAC investigation into allegations of corruption as part of Operation Watts. “This involved giving public testimony that I knew could have implications for my role in Parliament, but this did not deter me from doing what I knew I needed to do. “I believe that I have helped protect the Australian Labor Party, which I will continue to be a member of, and to which I owe a debt of gratitude and love. “The role of our integrity and corruption commissions are essential to our democracy, and I strongly support the creation of such a commission under a future Labor Government.” Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese paid tribute to Mr Byrne’s career on Friday 4 March, noting his considerable time spent on the PJCIS. Mr Albanese said that the decision to not

Member for Holt Anthony Byrne MP will not stand for his seat at this year’s Federal Picture: SUPPLIED Election. 193364 re-contest means that Federal Parliament “will be losing one of its truly dedicated servants.” “During his more than two decades as the Member for Holt, he has served his constituents, and more broadly, the Australian people, with energy and devotion, guided every step of the way by Labor values and his love for our country,” Mr Albanese said. “As he prepares to conclude his parliamentary career, Anthony speaks of owing the Australian Labor Party ’a debt of gratitude and love’. The debt is mutual. “I thank Anthony for all he has done and wish him the best for life’s next chapter.”

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THE LOWDOWN Q&A

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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I’m left handed. If you ever meet me in person you’ll probably notice a semi-permanent line of ink on the side of my hand from the pen smudging as I write. What are you most passionate about? I’m passionate about good coffee. I drink too much of it not to be. What do you love about journalism? I love the fact that I spend each day meeting new people and being trusted to share their stories. No day is ever the same and I am always learning new things. Who is one person you would love to interview one day? I would love to interview investigative journalist Nick McKenzie. I’m inspired by the fearlessness and tenacity with which he approaches his work. What would your last meal be? It will come as no surprise to my family and friends that my last meal would be lasagne. It’s always been my favourite and is my go-to after a long week. What was your most memorable moment? My most memorable moment is spending the school holidays staying at my grandparent’s house in Parkdale. I have very fond memories playing and laughing with my sister and cousin in their backyard pool, and as we all age it has become a memory I really treasure. What was your favourite subject in school? I inherited a love for history from my father, so history class was always my favourite. I find it fascinating to learn about how the world functioned throughout the ages. What event past or present would you like to witness? I’d love to be a fly on the wall at Versailles during the fall of the French Monarchy; partially to witness the event, and partially to admire the clothing.

Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Mao Zedong, Malala Yousafzai, documentary film director Jon Alpert, journalist Leigh Sales, Confucius and Patrizia Reggiani (former wife and murderer of Maurizio Gucci). It’s safe to say it would be an interesting night. What are you currently listening to/watching or reading? I’m currently reading The Body Keeps the Score – Brain, Mind and the Body in the Transformation of Trauma, by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk. I find it really interesting that our upbringings have such a profound impact on our brain chemistry, so I was delighted when my friend bought me the book for Christmas. How would you describe your fashion sense? I would describe my fashion sense as classic

and comfortable. You’ll most likely me catch me in flowy wide leg pants and oversized blazers. Have you had a pet that has made an impact on your life? I’ve lived in an apartment for my entire life so pets were always generally off the cards, until my sister begged my parents for a cat when I was 14. She’s very fluffy and – like most cats – is quite aloof until it comes to dinner time. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? I feel like gnocchi is always a crowd-pleaser. I grew up making gnocchi with my dad on the weekends and it always brings up wonderful memories for me. Where is your dream holiday destination? It’s so hard to choose one! But I think I would have to say Cuba. I find the historical significance of the country fascinating and would love to experience the culture too. What were you like as a kid? As a kid I was quite shy and delicate, often hiding behind my mum at social events. I like to think I have come a long way since then. What is your favourite colour and why? My favourite colour is probably pink. As a kid it was always purple (in an attempt to stand out from the crowd I guess), but over the years I have slowly found myself appreciating a light, baby pink. It’s just the most aesthetically appealing to me. Do you consider yourself an extrovert or an introvert? I’d definitely call myself an introvert. While I like meeting new people, at the end of the day I always find myself needing some alone time to recharge my social battery. What’s one question you have never been able to get the answer to? Why are tennis points structured the way they are? Why love, 15, 30, 40, game and not 15, 30, 45? It doesn’t make logical sense to me.

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It is autumn in the months of March, April and May, when the weather will get cooler, days will gradually become shorter and leaves will start to change colour. Autumn is also known as fall in some places around the world.

Fruits, such as apples and pears, are ready to be picked and eaten and in home gardens, people plant carrots, cabbages and sprouts which will grow in time for winter harvest.

There are a number of celebrations and festivals coming up this autumn including Inverloch Autumn Festival on Saturday 12 March, Bright Autumn Festival from Friday 22 April, and Mount Macedon weekend from Saturday 12 March to Monday 14 March.

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Showtime in Pakenham Pakenham Show president Geoff Young The 111th Parklea Pakenham Show is all set for Saturday 19 March at the PB Ronald Reserve, Pakenham. We look forward to embracing our agricultural, horticultural and multicultural communities under one umbrella while continuing the tradition of bringing a slice of the country to the suburbs with all the regular sheep, poultry and pavilion/photography competitions, along with the added bonus of Barn Buddies, Reptile Encounters, Parkers Mini Circus, sheep shearing, blacksmith, pony rides, Pakenham Fire Brigade, Cardinia Concert Band, Stone Stockmen, Paper plane competition, gumboot throwing competition and the 2022 Series Eastern Region Scoot, BMX and Skateboard Competitions. With many people feeling disconnected, alone and lonely, we seek to build resilience with the community and look to connect and ignite everyone with a free one-day family fun event. With the theme Roaring 20s, we are very excited to bring a Ruston Proctor Showman’s Steam Engine to the show, which will drive an Australia Fair Grand Concert Organ in what will certainly be one of the highlights of our show. The committee is always looking for new and old items to be demonstrated and we invite the community to let us know of a particular item they would love to have us bring to the 2023 show next year. I thank Miriam from the Living Learning Centre in Pakenham who will bring a multicultural theme of entertainment with local groups Berwick Bagpipers, Boubacar South African Drummers, Bhangra Groove, Konnext Right Now, Djirri Dance Performance, Berwick

Lion Dance, EDC Brazilian Dancers, Mady Africa Drummer and Dance Legacy. There will also be face painters and Henna art, and weaving with Laura will available from 10am to 2pm. Casey Cardinia Library will bring to the day Elsa or Anna braids face-painting by Elsa and a photo opportunity between 10.30am and 1.30pm. There will also be Indigenous read and play, cultural clothing play, a Harmony Day scavenger hunt with prizes and an area to eat lunch (BYO). Peppa Pig will make an entrance also on show day between 11am and 2pm. This year we will also bring back the Adventure Trail with a new look and plenty of wonderful items to be collected thanks to our wonderful community. The showbags will still be $10 with plenty of items and activities to join in with on the day. If you haven’t had a chance to grab one of these showbags in the past, don’t hesitate to grab one this year and have a go at the trail. New people on board are our local orchard Priests Bros, Splash Swim School Pakenham, Southern Cross Brix as well as all our regular stands Red Gem Nar Nar Goon, Giant Pumpkins, Rotary Club of Pakenham, Woolworths Pakenham, CWA Pakenham, Officeworks Pakenham, Bunnings Warehouse Pakenham, Cardinia Environment Coalition, Cardinia District Scouts and Pakenham Pumas Baseball Club. Fancy Faces, Paint a Pot Studios Narre Warren and Art for Kids are all on board with free activities all day. I invite any individual, group or business to jump on board and celebrate with us, email pakenhamshow1@bigpond.com

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By Jonty Ralphsmith Since Pfizer was made available to Victorian children aged six to 11 years old in early January, 54.8 per cent of people in that age bracket have received their first dose – 4.2 per cent more than the national average. However, as of midnight on Sunday 6 March in the City of Casey, 52.4 per cent of people have rolled up their sleeve and in the nearby Cardinia Shire Council, just 49.4 per cent have received the vaccine. Immunisations are available in the following locations throughout the municipality: Balla Balla Community Centre, Bunjil Place, Autumn Place Community Hub, Marriott Waters, Brentwood Park, Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre and Selandra Community Hub.

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and the level crossing removal. Well, if the Victorian governments of the 1950-80s had started these works back then, they would not all being taking place at once as they must be today. These whingers never think of the future or their children’s needs. My advice to them is go and study the history of America, learn how Franklin Delano Roosevelt lifted it out of a massive depression with the resultant homelessness, crime to a place where good paying work was available to those who wanted it. How?

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By investing in infrastructure. Just look at the older streets in Melbourne with their poles and wires. The World Bank will give 100-year loans at a fixed one per cent interest rate, to put these utilities underground. How many jobs throughout Victoria will that create. Look at the great nation you have, not its minor faults. Because doing the latter takes your eyes off the ball. Declan Foley, Berwick

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Thumbs Up! To seeing the Australians play test cricket in Pakistan again after so long.

Thumbs Up! To City of Casey for securing Grace Tame for an inspiring speech at Bunjil Place as part of International Women’s Day celebrations.

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Narre SES crew deploys By Jonty Ralphsmith Five Narre Warren SES members have been deployed to assist flood-affected communities in northern NSW and southern Queensland The members will assist in community engagement from Tuesday 8 March until Saturday 12 March, entering the region at Coolangatta, Queensland before being transferred to Ballina, NSW where they may then be transported elsewhere. Needing to preserve the few liveable houses available for the residents, the SES members will be set up in army-style accommodation, completing 12-hour shifts and given four hours of downtime, alongside their eight hours of sleeping. Narre Warren SES unit controller Damian Burns emphasised the damage that floods do to affected towns. “Even though the houses are still standing, they can’t be lived in,” Mr Burns said. “The infrastructure we take for granted goes underwater and electronics are largely destroyed and the flood water contaminates the fresh water.” It is common for SES crews to be deployed across the country during times of crisis. “We’re here for the whole of Victoria and Australia,” Mr Burns said. Mr Burns also thanked the people around the crew members deployed for their support. “We are so grateful that employers will release employees to do humanitarian work,” Mr Burns said. “We see employers that do that as standing with us in serving the people of Australia. “Those employers deserve a lot of praise and so do the families who will be without dads or husbands or wives for five days because they are helping out.” The five members have gone up in the second band of Victorian SES crews and the crews will continue to be replaced as they fatigue.

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No jail for crash driver By Cam Lucadou-Wells A grief-stricken Narre Warren woman has been spared mandatory jail after her dangerous driving caused the death of her sister. Mikayla Wells, now 22, had changed lanes without indicating as she sought to turn left into Caribbean Gardens market off Stud Road, Rowville on a Sunday morning on 17 February 2019. Wells was not speeding beyond the 80km/h limit at the time on the busy road. But unknown to her, two males were driving their cars in the left bus lane. The males, both friends of each other and on the way to the market, had been earlier observed speeding and making dangerous manoeuvres. As Wells’s Commodore crossed into the bus lane, she didn’t see the second of the males’ cars. The rear passenger side of her car struck the door and front quarter panel of the second car. Wells lost control and ploughed into a power pole, which sheared her sedan in two.

Her younger and “vibrant” sister Nikita, 17, who sat in the back of Wells’ car, “bore the brunt” of the collision, sentencing County Court of Victoria judge Gerard Mullaly said on 3 March. Despite a “deeply distressed” Wells’s CPR attempts, Nikita died at the scene. Judge Mullaly said Wells had cleared a “high hurdle” to escape the otherwise mandatory jail term. This was due to Wells’s “impaired mental functioning”.

If she was jailed, she faced a substantially greater than the ordinary burden and an increased risk of deteriorating “to the point of suicide”, Judge Mullaly said. Prosecutors did not dispute that finding, the judge noted. “Prison would simply be too much for you in those circumstances,” the judge said. Wells was “deeply traumatised” and “griefstricken” as a result of causing her sister’s death. What added to this was that “you and your younger sister were so close”. Nikita’s life was “invaluable”. She was “young, vibrant and certainly with many of her best years in front of her”, Judge Mullaly noted. Before the crash, Wells was already struggling with mental health difficulties. She is being counselled for her post-traumatic stress and depressive disorder, reporting suicidal ideation, panic attacks and flashbacks since the crash. Wells’s driving was “otherwise lawful” but for the way she changed lanes. Her culpability

was at the lower end of the inherently serious offence. However the judge noted that changing lanes when not safe on a major road can “set off a chain of catastrophe … leading to lifelong grief”. He noted Wells was a young, first offender. She pleaded guilty at an early stage, was remorseful and had “very good” prospects of not reoffending. She was studying with the aim of working as a nurse. Her motivation was to give back to the community as a result of her loss. “This was one mistake and it ought not define who you are and what you can contribute in the future.” However, noting the need for deterrence and denunciation, Judge Mullaly ordered a conviction on Wells’s record. Wells was also placed on a two-year community corrections order. She must perform 200 hours of unpaid work. She was disqualified from driving for the minimum 18 months.

Roberts’ retrial begins in Melbourne Supreme Court From page 1 The jury heard there was a gunfight between the police and the robbers with at least 11 shots fired. Other officers involved in the stakeout heard and were on scene within minutes. “We’ve got a member down, shot in the head. We need an ambulance urgent, and we’re missing another member,“ was the transmission over the police radio. Sgt Silk’s gun was still in its holster, un-

used. Sen Const Miller fired four shots from his police-issue weapon and was hit once. He knew he was dying. In pain but lucid he was able to describe the car, one of the men and identified two offenders, Mr Ihle said. “Make sure you get those c***s,“ Sen Const Miller said as he was loaded into an ambulance. He died in hospital. Prosecutors allege Roberts fired a .38 calibre round that struck Sgt Silk in the chest. He

was struck twice more, in the hip and head, with .357 rounds prosecutors attribute to Debs’ weapon. The first shot to Sgt Silk’s chest could have caused death in under a minute, Mr Ihle said. That murder charge against Roberts is argued in three ways - that he was directly liable for Sgt Silk’s murder, that he aided and abetted Debs in his shooting of Sgt Silk, or that there was a joint criminal enterprise and

they had acted in agreement to use their firearms to resist apprehension. The single shot that killed Sen Cont Miller was a .38 calibre round alleged to have come from Debs’ weapon. “We do not suggest and will not suggest that (Roberts) shot Sen Const Miller,“ Mr Ihle said. They instead allege Roberts is guilty of murder by aiding and abetting Debs, or through a joint criminal enterprise.

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Police and paramedics after the shooting in the inbound lanes of Monash Freeway, Dandenong North. they would see them. The school’s wellbeing officer called triple-0 and told a different ESTA call taker that XY left the house with a knife. The call taker’s notes on the dispatch system stated that the officer “believes M may have had a knife – not confirmed – nil sighting”. A driver who pulled over and spoke to XY rang triple-0. He claimed XY said: “I don’t care what they do to me. I’ll take a bullet unless they can protect my family.” At 9.18am, XY called triple-0 from an emergency lane on Monash Freeway. He stated he was in a crisis situation. The ESTA call taker created a priority 1 event. XY later confirmed on the phone to a police sergeant that he had no knives or weapons. Ten police officers, including a Frontline Tactical Unit and Critical Incident Response Team, rendezvoused nearby prior to approaching XY. None of them were a trained CIRT negotiator. An acting sergeant, who was ex-CIRT and had completed and not passed a CIRT negotiator course, was chosen as the primary negotiator. He was backed up by three members of CIRT, with cover from four other police members. After blocking off the freeway, the acting sergeant approached XY who confirmed he was unarmed. After 10 minutes, the acting sergeant opined that the negotiations were “going around in circles”. A decision was made to arrest XY under the Mental Health Act. After the shooting, police officers examined their bodycam footage prior to giving their witness statements, Ms Locke told the inquiry. Police are now required to make an “independent recollection” prior to viewing the footage, under Victoria Police policy changes from 17 February 2022, she said. Fourteen witnesses, including Victoria Police officers and an ESTA quality improvement investigator, are expected to give evidence during the seven-day hearing. State Coroner Judge John Cain is hearing the matter.

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War pains Berwick’s Anna By Eleanor Wilson Growing up during the fall of the Soviet Union, Anna, who now lives in Berwick, says nationality was never a conversation she had with her friends. “Nobody cared, nobody ever asked your nationality,” she said. Now, the mother of three says she “can’t accept” that her native Russia, and neighbouring country Ukraine, are in the midst of a bloody war. “These two nationalities are absolutely inseparable. It’s like you are family, or brothers, and all of a sudden you have to kill each other,” she said. “I have cried so much over the last week. It’s absolutely devastating.” Among those caught up in the war are Anna’s friends Victoriia and Andrey Plugin, their daughter Tina Bankin and her young family. “We holidayed to Crimea with the family in 2008, we never thought this could happen,” she said. “I never thought in the 21st century people would be killing people.” Last week 26 year-old Tina fled Kyiv by car with her three year-old son Max, driving for six days and waiting in an 84-hour queue to enter Poland. Left behind was husband Viktor, who is contracted in the military and is not allowed to leave Ukraine in case he is called upon to fight. “She drove for 1000 kilometres straight, she was so scared and running on adrenaline,” Anna said. Anna said Tina and her son have been “well looked after” by Polish locals and are applying for refugee status. Tina’s parents, Victoriia and Andrey, are stuck in Kyiv, in a house in the southern end of the city with five other families, aged between one and 68 years-old.

Tina Bankin and three year-old son Max drove for six days to reach neighbouring country Poland.

Berwick resident Anna wants to raise funds for her friends in Ukraine, but worries her Russian heritage will complicate the issue. The families say bomb sirens ring like bells “every hour or two”, and they are forced to shelter in their food storage basement each time. “They told me they now know the difference between the sounds of a plane, a missile and a bomb,” she said. “The men take turns leaving the house to collect medicine and groceries, but they are running out of money because they can’t work during the war,” she said. According to Victoriia, supermarket shelves in Kyiv are almost empty, and food and petrol prices have increased significantly. To help ease her friends’ dire situation, Anna has been sending personal savings – which she was planning on using on a holiday

for her own family - to Ukraine. “We have some savings so obviously it will go to them, but we are an ordinary family just making ends meet,” Anna said. While Anna is determined to do more to help her friends, she says she is worried her ability to help is restricted by her Russian heritage. “We still have family and friends in Russia, and we are worried that [openly fundraising] will affect our ability to go back there,” she said. So, Anna has reached out to the local Berwick community to assist in fundraising efforts. “I talked to my director at work and he was

Families at Victoriia and Andrey’s home seek shelter in an underground cellar during an air raid warning. very kind to offer some support,” Anna said. She is also in talks with local Timbarra P-9 College and Berwick Flames Basketball Club to organise fundraising opportunities. “We’ll do as much as we can to help, just as we would with any other cause,” said Berwick Flames president Kevin Rapley. “Just because [Anna] happens to be Russian, doesn’t mean we won’t help her. She doesn’t want the war either, she’s just collateral damage unfortunately.” Anna is in the process of setting up a GoFundMe page to assist her friends in Ukraine in affording basic necessities. To donate, search Help Families in need in Ukraine on gofundme.com

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Giving hearts honoured By Jamie Salter Four local ladies are celebrating 15 years of serving their community with the Berwick Red Cross. A morning tea was held to acknowledge the efforts of June Whittingham, Corry Van Dieman, Pauline Sinfield and Sue Lawrie who have been with the store since it opened in 2007. Reaching the major milestone came easily to the women, which they attribute to one another’s company and work ethic. At 84, Pauline has decided to retire from volunteering, but said she was going to miss the Berwick store. “We came and got the shop ready before it first opened,” she said. “Our volunteers at the shop are absolutely wonderful and, without them, it wouldn’t run.” She said volunteering was a good way to keep busy and spend time with like-minded people. “At my age, it gives you motivation and gets you up everyday meeting new people rather than being stuck in a chair everyday,” Pauline said. Described as an eternal optimist, Corry plans to reach 20 years as a Red Cross volunteer. She said she adores the treasures that can be found at the store. “I dress in all Red Cross clothes and I haven’t gone to a normal shop for at least two or three years - if I can buy it here, why not?” she said. “It’s all going to a good cause and you can get some beautiful items here.” Corry said she would always remember the time she was “locked up in jail.” “I went to get rid of the rubbish in the skip bin and the door shut automatically and wouldn’t open with the keys.

Corry Van Dieman organises the store. I was locked in for about 10 minutes until someone from across the road came and I managed to get the keys to her from under the door and she could open it from the outside!” she said. On Friday 25 February, retail area manager Chris Drossos presented the women with certificates to recognise their achievements, which was followed by speeches. “I’m very proud and I feel very blessed, 15 years is incredible loyalty to any organisation and to volunteer for that long says a lot about the kind of people they are,” he said. “We meet every month to discuss our ideas and solve issues and the girls are very passionate. “There’s a lot working against us in this location being in the laneway and at the back of the supermarket, but it’s because of the volunteers that the store continues to be successful. “There’s very little we can do to thank them for their work.”

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The Red Rattler train arriving at Belgrave Station for the first time in 18 years.

Red Rattler back on track By Parker Mckenzie The historic Red Rattler trains have hit the tracks for the first time in 18 years, with a trip from Flinders Street Station to Belgrave Station to mark the occasion. After multiple attempts to revive the steam locomotive trains since they ceased operation in 2004, 8 March was the first time the tait train, known more commonly as the Red Rattlers, has made a trip with passengers since. Steamrail Victoria Safety Manager Kevin Clark said after 18 years it is fantastic to relaunch the tait train. “The restored train will bring much happiness to those who travel on it. It will be a great opportunity for older travellers to reminisce about the past,” he said.

“Younger folk can experience an electric train from a bygone era.” The first Red Rattler steam-hauled trains were commissioned in 1910. The train was also the first to operate on electric rail service in Australia when it ran between Sandringham and Essendon in 1919. After arriving at Belgrave Station aboard the Red Rattler, Federal La Trobe MP Jason Wood said it was important to thank all the volunteers who made the restoration possible. “I remember catching the old Red Rattler trains and the blue ones when I was a schoolboy going to Ferntree Gully Technical School,” he said. “This has been a long-term personal project, as I said I made an election commitment of $1 million dollars.”

Steamrail Victoria received a $1 million grant from the Federal Government to return a train to service. The funds were used on safety enhancements, an exterior repaint and additional carriages. The project included collaboration between several key stakeholders, including the accredited operator V/Line, Metro Trains, the Department of Transport, RTBU union and Downer Group. The refurbished Red Rattler train will operate on a limited basis throughout 2022 while additional carriages are returned to service. The first chance for the public to ride on the train will be in May when shuttle trips from Berwick to Dandenong and Pakenham begin. The train will also connect with Puffing Billy when it arrives at Belgrave Station.

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Cricket club building up By Eleanor Wilson Berwick Cricket Club is reaping the rewards of a $1 million joint investment from the Federal Government. Federal LaTrobe MP Jason Wood was at the club on Monday night to catch a glimpse of the ongoing upgrades, which includes new fencing, a five lane net facility, upgraded scoreboard and solar panels. “This is now state of the art so it’s really nice to come here and see first class facilities,” Mr Wood said. “If you’ve got young people in particular involved in sport it’s really good for their health, their mental well-being and also builds strength of character.” The upgrades are part of a joint funding investment with Berwick Cricket Club and Berwick Junior Football Club, which sees each club

receive $500,000 to go toward club facilities. “The kids love it but to be honest I don’t know if they realise just how good it is,” Berwick Cricket Club vice president Wayne Viney said. “The opposition clubs come here and they look it at and go ’it’s fantastic’, and it is.” Mr Viney said the installation of solar panels will also provide financial relief for the clubs. “For us and the junior footy club that’s a big saving. We’d spend $3000 or more on power each year,” he said. The full upgrade is expected to be finished by June this year, with works underway to improve gravel roads and accommodate extra seating and new terraced roofing. “The locals from other clubs use the facilities too so it’s great that it’s not just us, it’s for community use and it’s just a great environment to train and practice.”

Flooding in Queensland is just one cause Ian Ash hopes local businesses could support. Picture: AAP

Neighbours need our help All businesses go through some tough patches at one time or another and indeed it is the things that we learn from these difficult experiences that enable us to become better business leaders with stronger businesses. However, recent events both here and overseas have challenged even the most stoic of business owners. Many in New South Wales and especially Queensland have seen their businesses literally sunk by massive floods with consequential impacts on income and staff not to mention the premises themselves. In addition, thanks to a mad man at the Kremlin, people and businesses in the Ukraine are suffering in a war-ravaged country whose future is far from uncertain and normal business operations unlikely to return in the foreseeable future. So, although we may struggle with our own business issues, in comparison to those in NSW, QLD and the Ukraine, I suggest we are doing reasonably well. I would therefore simply like to use this week’s article to provide links to organisation that are providing aid to both in one form or another and would ask that you

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH and/or your business whatever you can reasonably afford to help those in need. Queensland and New South Wales Floods Appeal: redcross.org.au/floodsappeal/ donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-nsw-flood-appeal givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding foodbank.org.au/QLD/flood-emergencyappeal/?state=qld Ukraine: https://www.unicef.org.au/appeals/ ukraine-emergency-appeal caritas.org.au/donate/ukraine-appeal/ savethechildren.org.au/donate/appeals/ ukraine-crisis-response Ian Ash is the managing director for OrgMent Business Solutions.

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Show returns for Escape By Marcus Uhe The Escape Theatre Company in Hallam is excited to begin casting for its September production of Legally Blonde The Musical. The group got back into the fun and frivolity of live theatre in February with their production of The Wedding Singer after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. President of the company, Amy Planner, said there was a whirlwind of emotions at the conclusion of the show. “It was quite an emotional moment when it all came together and the curtains closed,” Ms Planner said. “Everyone was relieved and pumped-up at the same time. “It was quite an intense moment.” The Hallam Theatre Company begun in 2007 as an outlet for recent school graduates and those not involved in regular theatre programs to express themselves and gain valuable learning hours in the field. As well as providing a space for performers, Escape offers volunteer experience in all kinds of behind-the-scenes and production roles, such as lighting, scripting, costume planning and choreography. No prior work experience is necessary for those interested in joining, according to Ms Planner. “It’s not an easy field to get career experience in. “We try to offer a space between school drama and the semi-professional area and try to be as inclusive as we can, because not everyone has that outlet. “There’s lots of singing and acting classes, but there’s nowhere to learn how to be backstage. “If we can give people credit, it’s helpful when they try to step into professional realm.”

The Escape Theatre Company following their performance of The Wedding Singer in February, their first show since the beginning of the pandemic. 271972 Picture: SUPPLIED (ESCAPE THEATRE COMPANY) The company wasn’t immune from the complications caused by Covid-19. In 2020 they had to cancel their scheduled production of The Great Gatsby, but it didn’t keep them down for long, as in true theatre style, the show had to go on. “Throughout Covid-19 we did online rehearsals and Zoom calls to keep everyone connected.

“We had to livestream rehearsals to people who were in isolation and make heaps of notes.” Run by volunteers and lacking consistent funding, the Escapees often rely on community centres and inexpensive venues across Dandenong, Berwick and Cranbourne to hold rehearsals and gather as a group. Having recently established a relationship

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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

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.

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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DETAILS TBC Brisbane Lions vs. St Kilda Collingwood vs. Melbourne Essendon vs. Carlton Fremantle vs. Hawthorn North Melbourne vs. GWS Giants Richmond vs. Port Adelaide

GWS Giants vs. Western Bulldogs Port Adelaide vs. Sydney Swans Richmond vs. Carlton St Kilda vs. Essendon West Coast Eagles vs. Geelong Cats

DETAILS TBC Carlton vs. Fremantle MRVL Collingwood vs. GWS Giants MCG Geelong Cats vs. Richmond MCG Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions MCG North Melbourne vs. Adelaide Crows BA Port Adelaide vs. Gold Coast Suns AO Sydney Swans vs. St Kilda SCG West Coast Eagles vs. Essendon OS Western Bulldogs vs. Hawthorn MRVL

ROUND 16 DETAILS TBC Adelaide Crows vs. Melbourne AO Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs The G Carlton vs. St Kilda MRVL Essendon vs. Sydney Swans MCG Fremantle vs. Port Adelaide OS Geelong Cats vs. Nrth Melbourne GMHBAS Gold Coast Suns vs. Collingwood MS GWS Giants vs. Hawthorn GS Richmond vs. West Coast Eagles MCG

ROUND 17 DETAILS TBC Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon The G Collingwood vs. North Melbourne MCG Geelong Cats vs. Melbourne GMHBAS Gold Coast Suns vs. Richmond MS

DETAILS TBC Adelaide Crows vs. Collingwood Carlton vs. Geelong Cats Essendon vs. Gold Coast Suns Fremantle vs. Sydney Swans GWS Giants vs. Brisbane Lions Hawthorn vs. West Coast Eagles Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide North Melbourne vs. Richmond Western Bulldogs vs. St Kilda

AO MCG MRVL OS MO MCG TIOTP MRVL MRVL

ROUND 19 DETAILS TBC Brisbane Lions vs. Gold Coast Suns Carlton vs. GWS Giants Collingwood vs. Essendon North Melbourne vs. Hawthorn Port Adelaide vs. Geelong Cats Richmond vs. Fremantle Sydney Swans vs. Adelaide Crows West Coast Eagles vs. St Kilda Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne

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ROUND 20 DETAILS TBC Adelaide Crows vs. Carlton AO Collingwood vs. Port Adelaide MCG Essendon vs. North Melbourne MRVL Fremantle vs. Melbourne OS Geelong Cats vs. Wstrn Bulldogs GMHBAS GC Suns vs. West Coast Eagles MetrS Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions MCG

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ROUND 21 DETAILS TBC Brisbane Lions vs. Carlton The G Geelong Cats vs. St Kilda GMHBAS GWS Giants vs. Essendon GS Hawthorn vs. Gold Coast Suns UoTS Melbourne vs. Collingwood MCG North Melbourne vs. Sydney Swans MRVL Port Adelaide vs. Richmond AO West Coast Eagles vs. Adelaide Crows OS Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle MRVL

ROUND 22 DETAILS TBC Adelaide Crows vs. North Melbourne Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Fremantle vs. West Coast Eagles Gold Coast Suns vs. Geelong Cats Melbourne vs. Carlton Richmond vs. Hawthorn St Kilda vs. Brisbane Lions Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood Western Bulldogs vs. GWS Giants

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ROUND 23 DETAILS TBC Brisbane Lions vs. Melbourne The G Carlton vs. Collingwood MCG Essendon vs. Richmond MCG Geelong Cats vs. WC Eagles GMHBAS GWS Giants vs. Fremantle Manuka Oval Hawthorn vs. Western Bulldogs UoTSNorth Melbourne vs. Gold Coast Suns MRVL Port Adelaide vs. Adelaide Crows AO MRVL St Kilda vs. Sydney Swans

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Berwick juniors race on By Jonty Ralphsmith Junior runners from the Berwick Little Athletics Club will take part in the state track and field championships at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday 12 March and Sunday 13 March. The children are aged between eight and 12 years old and will contest various running events. To enhance their acceleration and optimise their maximum velocity, about 20 children have been working with coaches Ashley Gudgeon and Jarrad Kay from the Speed Project since the end of 2021. The Speed Project have trained top class athletes including AFL players Taylor Adams, Scott Pendlebury and Andy McGrath. “Our focus is always on improving their first two to three steps so they can build throughout the race and then we have a look at improving their top speed,” Ashley said. “They’re a lovely group of kids – they love running and they’ve listened and learned really well.” Manny Peresso, whose eldest son, Lane, will compete in the 70 metres, 100 metres and 200 metres sprint at the state championships, is confident Lane is adequately prepared. “They coach, not just train,” Manny said. “The kids understand the cues they give. “They really look at the technical side of things but put it in an easy to use format for the kids. They allow the kids to explore rather than it being one mould fits all. “The drills they do are all aimed at improving all different aspects. “My kids have really enjoyed the challenge

The children have been coached to improve their explosiveness across their first few steps. and they’re getting a lot out of it. There’s a social element mixed in as well.” Portia Miller has also received training improving her technique and foundations of running, having always taken a keen interesting in running. She will be returning to state level for

a third consecutive year in 2022. “It’s really exciting to see all the girls - the top eight throughout Victoria are exceptionally quick,” father, Danny said “She’s very disciplined and a very competitive girl - she’s just an all-round sportsperson

Children from the Berwick Little Athletics Club will compete at the State Championships. Pictures: BELLA LOKE and she’s stunning to watch.” Lane and Portia are among the children who will be looking to defend their titles after success in 2021. The Berwick Star News wishes the kids all the best!

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Herb up your enthusiasm As we wave goodbye to summer and begin welcoming autumn again, it’s a good time to start introducing aNow that summer is bearing down on us, get ready to wave goodbye to spring varieties and start introducing your summer additions to the garden. If you’re stuck for ideas about what to plant at this time of year, read on to find out the best summer plant varieties and how to help them thrive! Autumn varieties Flowers Autumn is a good time to establish some potted color in your garden. Pansy, viola, polyanthus, primula, stock, cineraria, snapdragon, cornflower, marigold and alyssum are all great options for autumn flowers. Bulbs also do well being planted in autumn, with daffodils, freesias and jonquils, while tulips usually flourish when planted in late autumn. Other flowers that do well in the cooler seasons are nasturtium, chrysanthemum, nemesia, sweet pea, aster, hibiscus, dahlias, geraniums, and echinacea. Fruits Citrus fruits such as lemon, lime and oranges do well in autumn, but like to enjoy their own space. Make sure they have plenty of room for foliage and roots to grow. Stonefruit varieties also enjoy the autumn season. Strawberries can be planted beginning around mid autumn, and also enjoy their space, so ensure you leave at least 30cm between plants. Herbs There are many options in terms of herbs to grow over autumn. From chives, coriander, parsley and mustard greens to mint, rosemary and sage, by showing a labor of love to your herbs in early autumn, you will quickly reap the benefits in time to harvest some delicious

fresh herbs throughout the season. Vegetables Brassicas and other leafy vegetables such as silverbeet, spinach, cauliflower, kale, bok choy and lettuce do well in autumn’s cooler climate. Rooty vegetables such as beetroot, carrot, radish and potato also enjoy the change in temperature during autumn, while other veggies such as broad beans, spring onions, fennel, peas, shallots and celery should be considered for addition to your autumn varieties. Preparation is key One of the most crucial steps in maintaining a healthy garden is to ensure the garden bed is set up with good soil: mulch, compost and fertilisers provide much-needed nutrients to growing plants. Ensure that all weeds and other debris are removed, and ensure a good quality soil is used to provide the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for your plants. Your local nursery or hardware shop is likely to have a few different options of organic garden soil. Fertilisers and plant foods are often specialised to certain plants, so it would be useful to know what kind of varieties you are planting. Alternatively, cow or chicken manure is an effective general fertiliser, but must be mixed in well with soil to avoid burning plants. Depending on the varieties you have in your garden, you should be wary of pests such as caterpillars, rats and aphids. As the weather begins to cool down, be sure that your plants still receive plenty of water and sun. Adding in some pea straw, sugar cane mulch or hay around the base of your garden will ensure that a lot of warmth and moisture is retained too. Following these basic steps should put your garden in good stead for the season ahead. Happy planting!

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FOCUS ON … SENIORS ENJOYING LIFE

Enjoy lunch and a show The popular Daytime Music Theatre (DMT) series is back for 2022, including performances by some of Australia’s favourite on stage entertainers. DMT shows include complimentary refreshments with tea or coffee and guests can also treat themselves to a show and lunch package, featuring a delicious two-course meal (main and dessert) in the Function Centre. Bunjil Place head of programming Robin Batt said DMT was a great way to catch up with friends and break up daily routines. “DMT is a very accessible from a physical perspective and from a price perspective to hear quality, live music,” Ms Batt said. “People love the two course lunch that’s available at the shows, cooked by our in-house chef.” There are four performances remaining in the series which has something for everyone. Upcoming shows in series one include From Stage To Screen, Blowin’ In The Wind - A Salute to the ANZACS and Vietnam Vets, Wish Upon A Star - The Disney Songbook and Zoy Frangos’ Variations - A Typical Australian Story. The From Stage To Screen performance will include a complimentary morning tea which was previously put on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions. Ms Batt said the shows were presented in a clean, Covid-19 aware environment and were a great way to make new friends. “I really encourage all our artists to share some knowledge about themselves and their songs so our patrons come out learning something new,” she said. Performances are held on the second Friday of every month. For more information about each performance and to remain up to date on all the latest news and events, including the announcement of the next series of DMT later in the year, visit bunjilplace.com.au

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Fancy listening to a Tale as Old as Time and Wishing on a Star? When you’ve Got No Strings and a Spoonful of Sugar, have you discovered The Bare Necessities of life? Let’s Let it Go and find out.

Music Theatre star Zoy Frangos is the son of a Greek migrant father and Indigenous Australian mother. Variations chronicles Zoy’s own personal story told through the lens of his crosscultural upbringing.

Award winning songstress, Danielle Matthews along with her three-piece band will gently guide you through some of Walt Disney’s most memorable tunes. Past DMT guests will remember Danielle from Songs of Shirley Bassey, a fan favourite from our 2021 Series.

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Luxury lifestyle for dogs

Dogs are welcome at Lifestyle Meridian. 265554 regular bath is fantastic!” The new dog wash stations are just one example of how each lifestyle community caters to the needs and desires of modern working, semi-retired and retired downsizers in search

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Homeowners are no longer the only ones who can enjoy beautiful resort-style living at Lifestyle Communities. Thanks to the company’s latest innovation, their furry friends can now be primped, preened, groomed and cleaned in style at free self-service dog wash stations available in all 22 Lifestyle Communities across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Pet owners can wash and groom their precious pooches whenever they want. Each station comes with everything needed to shampoo, condition, blow-dry and flea tick protect pooches in just 10 minutes. Lifestyle is hoping that by introducing the dedicated dog washes, it’s replaced the laundry sink, shower and the garden tap to wash your pet which has always usually meant that the pet owner gets just as bigger wash as well! “At Lifestyle we have always loved pets and have had doggy parking posts outside all our clubhouses since we started nearly 20 years’ ago” said James Kelly, who is the co-founder and managing director. “We have also embraced being pet friendly with dog walking groups, doggy bag posts and wellness events for pets”. “Within each community we make it truly pet-friendly and focused on providing a community where pets thrive and prosper with their wonderful owners.” For Lifestyle Communities’ homeowners like Michelle, the new dog wash facility is like having a private groomer in the neighbourhood but better, because it’s completely selfservice and free. “My nearest dog wash is 7 km away, so it’s very convenient to have one just two minutes’ walk away,” says Michelle. “Nutmeg (my dog) is into everything and being able to give her a

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Local artists celebrated By Jamie Salter The Community Connections Through Art exhibition is a celebration of local artists and creativity, featuring, crafts, children’s activities and a multicultural lunch. The event showcases artists from within the City of Casey and surrounds who have experienced adversity through illness, injury, disability or other significant life events. The exhibition was held at Uniting Place in Hampton Park from Friday 4 March to Sunday 6 March. Coordinator Lyn McBain said the event was a huge success. “We had a lot of people come through our doors who were thrilled to be able to have an enjoyable evening mixing and taking in the local art,“ Mrs McBain said. “It was a fabulous weekend - we had just under $2000 worth of art sold. “We also had a lot of live music throughout the three-day event including saxophone and piano performances.“ About 120 people attended the VIP lunch on Friday 4 March, which had drinks, catered finger food and live music. On Saturday and Sunday, the event opened to the public and had 80 and 60 people attend respectively. Gardeners from the community garden cooked up a barbecue on Saturday and 70 scones were quickly snapped up, washed down with Devonshire tea. On Sunday, a multicultural lunch was shared, featuring crowd favourites paella and roti bread, as well as many more dishes from across the globe. The Carers Hub (a group of carers who meet weekly at Uniting) sold $200 worth of hand crafts and Uniting also accepted $200 worth of donations to go towards church programs. Mrs McBain said Uniting Place would now work with local artists to create an ongoing

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hub where artwork can be showcased. “We had a really hard working committee for the last six months that put this together, the event wouldn’t have been possible without them,“ she said.

“I hope we can have another event again next year.“ The free art exhibition was supported by a City of Casey grant in conjunction with Hampton Park Community House.

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WHAT’S ON Come and Try Day The Casey Warriors Rugby League Club will be hosting a Come and Try Day on Friday 11 March. Coaching staff will be present. People are encouraged to bring running shoes and a water bottle to the free event. Location: Casey Fields

Bunyip Agricultural Show The annual show will this year take place on Sunday 27 March from 9am-3pm. There will be pony rides, sheepdog events, show horses and a petting zoo. The show will also feature a land management expo for the first time, containing short talks and information stalls about dung beetles, feral animal management, horse property management and more. This will be presented by the West Gippsland Progress Association and Cardinia Shire Council. Ticket prices: $10 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors and $20 for a family of two adults and two children. All profits are returned to community groups

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Annie Songbirds Youth Theatre is thrilled to finally perform their production of Annie! Originally scheduled to perform in August 2021, this cast are coming together in March 2022 to tell the story of Annie, an orphan full of hope and optimism who is determined to find her parents! Featuring crowd favourites like ’Tomorrow’ and ’Hard Knock Life’, this show is a classic that will leave you smiling! Please note we do not recommend this show for audience under 6 years of age due to the length of the show. The performances will take place at the following times at the Cardinia Cultural Centre: Thursday 17 March from 7.30-10pm; Friday 18 March from 7.30-10pm; Saturday 19 March from 2-4.30pm; Saturday 19 March from 7.30-10pm. Book from $25 via following link: trybooking.com/events/862828/ sessions

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Doves up for the challenge By Lachlan Mitchell Michael Cardamone is ready to take the reins as the new senior-playing coach for Doveton in its new home in the Southern Football League. The Doves short, but premiership-winning time in the Outer East came to an end after the Covid-interrupted 2021 season. Doveton have also been forced to make a drop-down in division for the new year. “Going into a new league a lot of our players are unknown to the opposition which is the same for us going in, with a fresh start coming from Outer East Premier,” Cardamone said. “People might say we have dropped down a division, but unfortunately I think we are at a division-two standard because we only won one game.” The new league provides the struggling side a fresh start, with a new squad, against new competition. “We have a new book to write, and chapter one pretty much starts next week, and we will write our new book and hopefully it’s a successful one,” Cardamone said. Cardamone was involved in the Eastern Football League were he kicked 626 goals from 284 games. He has brought his experience, as well as new recruits, to the club. “There are 14 new recruits I have brought to the club which is going to add depth to the playing group, but we have lost two or three that we didn’t want to lose,” he said. “We have replaced and added to our list 10-fold and we are really pleased with the list and our fitness levels are high. We are exactly where we want to be.” The lack of success for the Doves in previous seasons has made it hard for the side to bounce back, but the new coach is optimistic about his sides chances of really pushing for success this season. “I just tried to get the enjoyment factor back up going again after playing 10 games of footy in three years,” he said. “Which includes trying to recruit well and making sure we have a strong list, and getting some wins and having some wins on and off the field. “There is a lot of work to be done and I’m excited to get our hands dirty and we are ready

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to go come in round one against Hampton Park. “Monday and Wednesday training isn’t going to get us to the fitness levels to play, it’s about the extra things you do that’s going to get us to our best.” The younger-crop of players coming

last two years when he was at the Oakleigh Chargers. He hasn’t had much luck playing TAC Cup, but these two are going to be 200game superstars for the club. “I actually wish round one was next week. I’m over running laps and team meetings…I am ready for round one.”

through really excites the new coach and he expects them to be the next stars of the club. “Zach Charles, who is an 18-year-old, he’s all class the way he goes about things and he will play a lot of senior football this season,” Cardamone said. “Kai Suparta, he has been unlucky for the

Hammond’s historic summer ends with the Wookey By Tyler Lewis Jordan Hammond etched himself into Dandenong District Cricket Association (DDCA) folklore on Sunday, when he was crowned Hallam Kalora Park’s sixth Alan Wookey Medal winner. Of those six to win the coveted award for the Hawks, two of them are Hammond’s, as Jordan’s uncle Richard claimed the prized back in 1992/93. The all-rounder crunched 323 runs at 46.14 to go with his 26 wickets at 12.31. Hammond was out of the top-10 after round four, an equal leader after round seven, the outright leader after round 11, and the Wookey Medallist after round 14. With 5/8 and 66 not out in the respective penultimate and final matches of the year, it was going to be hard for the Hawks skipper to be reeled in. And fittingly, as his final votes came as a result through his divine performance with the bat, it’s his batting that Hammond feels has improved him as a cricketer this summer. “This year I think I was more consistent with both bat and ball,” he said. “In previous years I have probably been better with ball, I think I have probably had my best year I have ever had with the bat. “The one-day format probably helps, suits me more, especially in the back half of the year with the white ball. “I haven’t really been a top order bat in past years, but I have worked hard on new ball stuff, getting through the new ball if I ever have to go in early. 28 STAR NEWS

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Jordan Hammond is now among legends as a Wookey Medal winner. 187071 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS “I have worked a little bit on it, being local cricket you train as much as you can with work and stuff, but I have improved on facing the newer ball,” Hammond said. Despite the Hawks leader adding to the poolroom in the last two white-ball seasons, with a premiership last year and now a Wookey Medal, Hammond believes his side is going to be well suited for the return of two-day cricket. “Being able to bowl a few more spells and bat more overs will be a good thing,” he said. “As a team it will probably help us as well having a lot of guys that dig in and take their

time a bit, which kind of meant we fell apart a bit this year in terms of scoring and whatnot. “I will keep working on the batting as much as I can, but I think it’s a good thing that the red ball is going to come back next year”. With the wash-out to Springvale South and Berwick in the final round all but securing the award ahead of Bloods spearhead Blade Baxter, Hammond is confident he would trade it in for a place on the park this Saturday. “As honoured as I am, and as prestigious as the award is, I would happily trade in to be

playing next week and to be playing for another premiership,” Hammond said. “I will be playing at Hallam for the rest of my life, I am happy to take the individual awards as they come, but premierships are what we aspire for in a team sport. “I love playing with my mates at Hallam and that is what our goal is.” Despite having three of the XI selected for the Team of the Year, Hammond’s Hawks will miss this summer’s DDCA Turf 1 finals series, finishing in fifth. DDCA TURF 1 - TEAM OF THE YEAR Ryan Quirk (Springvale South) Leigh Booth (Hallam Kalora Park) Mahela Udawatte (Buckley Ridges) Jordan Wyatt (Springvale South) Clayton McCartney (North Dandenong) Jordan Hammond (Hallam Kalora Park) Blade Baxter (Springvale South) Ciaron Connolly (Hallam Kalora Park) James Wilcock (Berwick) Matthew Goodwright (Buckley Ridges) Kasun Niranjana (St Mary’s)

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And then there were four By Tyler Lewis

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Narre South will return to the Turf 1 finals after defeating St. Mary’s for the second time in just six days. The three games in seven days were extremely defining for the Lions, who after last Saturday’s loss to Berwick sat outside of the four. It was a simple equation for the Lions on Saturday, win and in. The Narre South side got off to a flying start in its pursuit for finals, by posting 7/203 in the rain reduced 41 overs. The game could’ve gone anywhere when the visitors were 4/54, but crucial knocks from Kirk Dickson and Vineth Jayasuriya led the Lions to a brilliant score. Jayasuriya worked away 43 from 73 deliveries, while Dickson blasted 59 from 37. Dickson – who has been vital in the Lions resurgence this summer – found the rope on two occasions and cleared it an impressive five times. The run chase couldn’t have got off to a worse start for the Saints, with opener Jamie Fox departing without scoring courtesy of a Morteza Ali run out. Number-three Chameera Fernando shortly followed Fox, as the Lions had the Saints 2/9. The score-line didn’t get easier on the eye from a St. Mary’s point of view, as each and every Lion that took the ball captured a wicket on their way to dismissing the Saints for 88 in the 30th over. 2019/20 Alan Wookey Medal winner Morteza Ali added 2/11 from six overs to go with his run out, while Tim Phillips haunted the Saints once again with 2/19 off his eight. In the back-to-back clashes with the Saints, Phillips has collectively snared 7/51 from 18.2 overs. The win over the Saints impacted Hallam Kalora Park the most, which needed the Lions to slip up to sneak into the four. The Hawks completed their end of the deal, by cruising to victory over North Dandenong. As expected, Hawks skipper Jordan Hammond won the toss and elected to bowl. It was Hammond (3/27 off 10) himself and fellow opener Wil Whyte (2/21 off 11) that got the ball rolling for the Hawks, before Ryan Hillard cleaned up the middle order with 3/29 off five. The Maroons set an under-par total of 121 from its 36.3 overs. In reply, the Hawks surpassed the North Dandenong total without much difficulty. While four of the five batters used made it to double-figures, it was Hammond once again that secured the win with a sterling performance with the willow. Hammond carved out 66 not out from 88 deliveries with six fours and one six to guide his side to a final round victory. Unfortunately for the Hawks, the win is a touch bitter-sweet, as it wasn’t enough to secure a place inside the four. The Hawks have become the first Turf 1 side to win the flag then miss the following finals series since Cranbourne in 2016/17. It didn’t collect the win, but Narre Warren certainly went out of Turf 1 with a brave performance over ladder leaders Buckley Ridges. The Magpies sent the Bucks in and bowled excellently early on, sending both openers Zafar Sheikh and Ben Wright back to the sheds for six and four respectively. The Pies then had their tails up when Mahela Udawatte was back in the sheds for just 18. Without an unbeaten 49 from the evergreen Michael Davies, the Bucks total of 147 would have looked much meeker.

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A mid-season snap that holds more significance now... the Lions have knocked the Hawks out of the four. Josh Cooper was impressive for the Pies in just his fourth Turf 1 game of the year, jagging 2/16 from nine overs. Though the Pies were in a position to win the game, the Bucks flexed its muscles with the ball, castling the Pies for just 123 at the conclusion of the 41st over. Matthew Goodwright did as he has done for his whole career with the ball, putting the clamps on the Pies with 3/26 from his allocated 12 overs. But it was Wes Nicholas who was the pick of the bowlers, the right-arm quick claimed 5/22 from 12 overs, steering his side to a 24-run victory on the eve of finals. Nicholas has been a consistent performer for the Bucks this year, collecting wickets in all of his matches but one this summer, and multiple wickets in six of his 10 matches, for a return total of 20 wickets at 19.7. Springvale South v Berwick was the only game of the round that didn’t get a solitary ball bowled, but was one of the more important fixtures of the weekend. The winner of the match was set to earn a top two – second chance – finish, but with the Bears and Bloods sharing the points, the Bears went through to the second position. The draw also forced the Bloods to lose its home elimination final opportunity against Narre South. In the downfall of the wash out, many have raised concerns over Alex Nelson Reserve hosting the Turf 1 grand final on 26 March. While they’re now second on the ladder, the Bears will be without guns Brodie Emmett and Matt Chasemore for the remainder of the season due to injury, Chasemore tore his pec earlier in the season and underwent surgery a week ago, the recovery could potentially see the champion out for up to 12 months.

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Gritty win for slick Swans By Tyler Lewis Casey-South Melbourne is just one week from securing a top-four finish in the Victorian Premier Cricket competition. The Swans came up against the unpredictable Frankston-Peninsula outfit on Saturday, and in conditions that suited milestone man – James Nanopoulos – to a tee, the Swans entered the match with the utmost respect of their lower ranked opposition. “All sides regardless of where they sit on the ladder have good players and have good days,” Swans coach Will Carr said. “Some sides down the bottom have beaten some of the sides up the top so I don’t think you can take anyone for granted. “There’s still a fair bit to play for, while we’re sitting fourth there was no guarantee of finals, we certainly had to be switched on. “They have a few really good players; Nanopoulos is certainly one of them, in his 250th, a fair bit to play for. “Brodie Symons another really good player and some dangerous players around them, they have some good quality in their line-up,” he said. The Swans won the toss and sent the Heat in, and while the wicket and conditions appeared they would be difficult to bat in all day, the Swans got the best out of the new ball and immediately had the game by the scruff of the neck. Nathan Lambden (10-2-2-21) was again utterly impressive, while Jackson Fry (8-3-1-14) and Devlin Webb (9-3-2-22) also impressed Carr as his side restricted the Heat to 9/133 from its 50 overs. “I mean ‘Lamby’ is doing what Lamby has been doing for the entire season,” Carr said. “Jacko (Fry)… look I have said it before, he is probably one of the unluckiest bowlers

Teenager Harrish Kannan led from the front on Saturday. I have seen, he comes in and he’s consistent with his lines and lengths, he was no different on Saturday, he was miserly, got an important wicket for us. “Bansal can take the game away quickly, that was a big wicket for us, Webby (Dev Webb) hasn’t put a foot wrong since joining us at Christmas. “He has put in impressive performances on the board in the seconds and has earned himself – well earned – a spot in the ones and in his third game he is reliable and picked up two

Tolmie back on the plate Casey Softballers weren’t sure if they would get to play on Saturday with heavy rains hitting the area on Friday night. But thanks to the wonderful ground staff and volunteers the diamonds were in good playing condition and a full day’s play was enjoyed by all the players. Firstly in this week’s report we congratulate Luke Steendam who has made the Victorian Under-18 Boys team. Casey Softball also welcomed back one of its most experienced umpires Stan Tolmie. Stan hasn’t been able to umpire due to health issues and it was great to see him back behind the plate for the first time in over two years…welcome back Stan. As usual the Under-16’s started the day. Rebels and Cobras U16D played out a very close, high-scoring, fully loaded game. Rebels scored 11 runs in each of the first two innings and the Cobras also batted strongly with the final score 22-20 in Rebels favour. Best for Rebels was Ella Dvornik, and Cobras Jordan Hill. In the second game the two Cobras teams, Maroon and U16D battled it out. Cobras Maroon started strong and U16D struggled to get into the game. Maroon was comfortable 18-7 winners. Best for Maroon was catcher Edwina Little and for U16D Logan Wingrove. The Under-13’s combined forces with Cranbourne Youngstars/Berwick Cherokee playing Doveton Dodgers/Cobras. The kids all had a great game, batting and fielding well, and scoring lots of runs. Dodgers/Cobras won a thriller 2221. Best on ground was new comer Senith Obeysinthe. Social Women started just after lunch. The first game saw the two Berwick teams compete with Geronimo taking on Chickasaw. Both teams kept each other scoreless in the first innings but Geronimo got going in the second scoring 8-1. Staying strong again in the third, Chickasaw fought back in the 30 STAR NEWS

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Umpire Stan Tolmie returned to the plate for the first time in more than two years. 271742 Picture: SUPPLIED fourth, but it was too late with Geronimo winning 14-6. Geronimo’s Tania Hoare had a great day at second, and a highlight for Chickasaw was Sarah Villiers’ homerun. MVPs then played Cobras, who were missing a few of their regulars. The Cobras had a horror day on the field losing 30-0. Diamond-8 had Narre Warren Penguins playing Cranbourne Comets. Penguins had a massive 13-3 first innings. Comets fought back hard, but the good start was from Penguins was too much. Best for Penguins was centre-field Tracey McMinimee, and for Comets, also playing centre, Lisa Lever. The Men then took to the diamond with Cranbourne Meteors playing Cobras. Neck and neck after two innings at 6-6, Cobras pitcher Alex Chapman then put the brakes on the Meteors bats. Best for Meteors was left field Chris Burke, and Chapman took the prize for Cobras. The best was definitely saved until last with the Open Women fully-loaded match between Doveton Destroyers and Berwick Comanche. Destroyers started better with eight runs to four in the first innings then an even second saw five runs scored apiece. Comanche then got on top in the third to win by the smallest of margins 16-15. There was some great batting by Comanche centre field Kirsten Hamilton, and a great all-round game by Destroyers short-stop Shae Ulmer. -Joanne Haines

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important wickets for us,” he said. With just 134 to get in 50 overs, one would assume the Swans would have had a dip in securing the bonus point, but Casey crunched the numbers and came to the conclusion that just the win would do in its pursuit for the top four. “We worked out that the bonus point wasn’t going to make a difference for us, it had no bearing on how the top four or eight would form,” he said. “The bonus point wasn’t something we wanted to chase down, we knew it was a new-

ball wicket and we needed to get through not only Nanopoulos, but Symons who both bowled well up front. “Their follow-ups bowled well too, we had to work hard for our runs – no question – there was no need for us to try and accelerate. “They didn’t give us any cheap runs, they were competitive right through and we had to work really hard for our runs on Saturday. “We just wanted to make sure we secured the five points rather than go after the bonus six,” Carr said. After losing both openers in quick succession after a tidy partnership early, the Swans had consistent starters across the board. Ashley Chandrasinghe (17), Luke Manders (20), Michael Wallace (39) and Harrish Kannan (44) all reached double-figures as the Swans passed the Heat with a tick under nine overs to go, and five wickets in the shed. Though teenager Kannan will be disappointed 44 wasn’t an unbeaten half-century in the victory, Carr was “He is 18, he is still learning the game and also his own game, that is an upside that there is still so much upside for Harrish,” he said. “His ability to take on the bowling, for a guy his age, it’s so impressive… he can hit a big ball. “He can be two off 20 balls, and then he can be 20 off 30, he can catch up if he bats time. “He has had a terrific break out year… there is lots of upside for him no doubt”. The Swans will host Fitzroy Doncaster this Saturday; if the Swans are to win, they will travel to St Kilda in the qualifying final the following week. If it is to lose to the Lions, the Swans will need to rely on Richmond losing to Carlton, and Footscray losing to Northcote to remain inside second chance contention.

BDTA finals on the horizon Heavy overnight rains meant the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA) was basically washed out on Saturday morning, but Sunday saw some great tennis being played with only some games being affected by the weather. Players will now fine tune their games in preparation for a huge grand final weekend on March 26/27. Sunday Section 9 Narre Warren 5:44 v Beaconhills (Pak) 3:29, Officer 3:24 v Berwick 1:13, Beaconsfield v Cranbourne (Scores not available). Section 10 Berwick 8:48 v Fountain Gate 0:10, Clyde 0:22 v Pakenham 4:30, Tooradin 5:32 v Officer 3:22. Section 11 Berwick White 5:35 v Beaconsfield 0:12, Berwick Blue - Bye, Pakenham v Cranbourne (Washout).

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Sweeney earns top gong By Lachlan Mitchell One of the key’s to Cranbourne’s success in 2022 has been Peter Sweeney. The talented all-rounder was recognised for his achievements with bat and ball winning the Charles Gartside Medal, the best player in DDCA Turf 2 adjudged by the umpires. Sweeney’s season has been nothing short of exceptional averaging 79 with the bat and taking 24 wickets with the ball this season. Sweeney finished the count on 55 votes, 14 votes clear of his nearest competitor. The former Dandenong premiership player still hasn’t let the moment sink in. “I had a think about it last night I got a few messages off people I use to play with at Dandenong and my team mates from Premier Cricket,“ he said. “I think that’s when you realise it is a special award, people do take notice of the league and the competition it is a good competition.” Sweeney’s top score came against the bottom-placed Dandenong West when he put on his maiden ton for the season. The star allrounder made five scores over fifty helping Cranbourne to the top of the table. “With the bat I think I got off to a bit of a flyer. I think as all cricketers are, you get your confidence up and when you’re confident with your effort it all just seems to flow,” he said. “I think that’s one of my keys to batting. I think with me once I do get a bit of a role on, it’s just a feeling, it can be just a feeling. “Sometimes it can be when you walk past the boundary and other days you get out for none and you realise you weren’t quiet as

Peter Sweeney has won the Gartside Medal after a great season with Cranbourne. 225294 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS switched on as you thought. The Cranbourne tweaker had a terrific bowling season as well, averaging just under 10 with the ball. “I have always thought that one-day cricket suits me my bowling,“ he said. “I don’t turn it too much and I’m just accurate and in one-day cricket that could eas-

ily get you a wicket as much as a big spinning leg-break.” The role of the all-rounder suits Sweeney, giving him a part to play in the field and with the bat in hand. “Being an all-rounder definitely helps. When it doesn’t work with the bat or the ball, you can’t just throw the toys out with the cot,

you have got another job to do,” Sweeney said “If you are doing well it does feed into the other one, you kind of just ride a bit of a high.” Sweeney has credited his team’s success to a full team performance and everyone putting their hand up to do the job. “I think we are going all-right. I think with the batting and the bowling we have found a few guys who are getting into hot form at the right time,” he said. “Like with the openers (Matthew) Collett and (Dean) McDonell both getting 50’s in the last few weeks and Brad Stephens has also had a massive contribution batting a three.“ Cranbourne next take on fourth placed Heinz Southern District at Casey Fields Oval for a place in the final. The Gartside Medal winner believes the competition is still anyone’s to win and doesn’t believe finishing on top gives you an advantage. “I don’t think it gives us any extra confidence. If you win games early in the season you finish on-top, but finals is a whole new ball-game, it’s do or die, and all teams who have made it are all good enough to win it,“ he said. “You need to have your best day, and if they have their best day, so be it.”

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Allen claims first Group-1 By Lachlan Mitchell He may have lost six kilos to make the weight... but Cranbourne jockey Ben Allen had never been hungrier for Group-1 success when he was legged aboard Marabi in the $750,000 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield in late February. Marabi, trained by Ciaron Maher and David Eustace at Cranbourne, is now unbeaten from seven starts after giving the 22-year-old Allen the biggest victory of his career, holding off Away Game and Oxley Road in the classic contest for sprinters. “It still feels pretty surreal, it was more of a relief on the day crossing the line more than anything else,“ Allen said. “The hard work that was involved in getting down to that weight, for it to actually pay off is amazing.“ Allen enlisted the help of jockey-trainer Ron Johnson to lose six-kilos to ride the mare with the young jockey needing to get down to 54-kilos to secure the ride. “Because I’m quite tall my weight fluctuates a little bit, I would have been close to 60kgs,“ Allen said. “It was all about getting the diet right, just sticking to fruit and vegetables and training morning and night. “For the last week I cut out most of the fruit and just stuck to grain. So just brown rice,, corn, and just a little bit of vegetables at night-time.“

Marabi was the favourite leading into the race, but Allen knew he wouldn’t have the race his own way. “I knew there were going to be horses who were going to take us on early, that what happens in an Oakleigh Plate, it’s quiet a fast-run race,“ he said. “She’s a pretty adaptable horse, she got great gate speed and I was able to jump well and move into the one off-the-rail spot, where I didn’t have to worry about getting boxed in. “Once I got across from there it kind of worked out really well. I was happy to put the pressure on early because she has a great gallop.” Marabi’s last win under the guidance of Allen came in the Group-2 Australia Stakes (1200m) earlier in the year. “The Australia Stakes, I probably got it a bit easier in front, at 1200 metres she gets there at lot easier than the shorter distances,“ he said. “The horse’s ability to find the line, and it’s finishing kick, is so exciting and the way she pins the ears back and really has a crack.” Allen is optimistic that with his first group one under his belt he will hopefully get more rides in the future. “Hopefully it gets me some more opportunities but in Melbourne there is still a jockey’s room full with a lot of experience,” he said. Allen and Marabi will next be targeting the William Reid Stakes at Mooney Valley on the Friday 25 March.

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Torrential rain a dampner By Lachlan Mitchell Melbourne City’s Sunday twilight clash against Wellington Phoenix in Gosford was postponed after a heavy down pour deemed the pitch unplayable. City was going into the fixture after squandering a two-goal head start to draw against Perth Glory at home. Florin Berenguer once again showed fans why he signed a new one-year contract putting City ahead in the eighth minute. Mathew Leckie reassured everyone of his class, finding himself in space within the 18-yard-box and curling a ball past the keeper for his side’s second. The goal was Leckie’s sixth goal in seven matches. Melbourne were then haunted by a friend of the past as former City striker Bruno Fornaroli found himself with a freeheader on the back post for Glory’s first. The Fornaroli goal was his 33rd goal at AAMI

Park for the Uruguayan International. After the half-time interval it looked as if City would forge ahead. A Callum Timmins power-strike from outside the box saw Glory square the ledger in the 56th minute. Melbourne continued to create chances but unfortunately could not break the deadlock, the game ending in two-all score line. City continues to have mid-week games to make up for missed opportunities from earlier in the season. The boys in blue take on new franchise Macarthur FC on Wednesday night. Saturday night’s fixture against old rivals Melbourne Victory is one of the biggest fixtures on the calendar. The two teams faced-off in December for a two-all draw. The grudge match has had some memorable moments going back, with City’s seven-nil victory in 2021 one of the high points for City supporters. Thursday, 10 March, 2022

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