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Makayla’s Frozen joy Eleven-year-old Makayla Healy said she was “really excited” when her family got tickets to see Disney’s Frozen the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne earlier this year. Little did she know, a few months later she would have quite a different view of the musical from the stage itself. The Berwick Primary School student has been cast alongside several youngsters to play young Elsa in the hit Broadway musical Frozen as it tours across Australia. Read more, page 7 Berwick Primary School student Makayla Healy, pictured here with father Andrew, has been cast as one of several young Elsa’s in Disney’s Frozen the Musical.

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tions,” resident Mathew Newey said. NBN Co said the area was not geographically suitable for the residents’ desire for fixed wireless internet. “NBN previously investigated multiple locations for fixed wireless towers for Harkaway,” a NBN spokesperson said. “Specific technological requirements and the surrounding geography of the area limited the possible tower locations and a suitable site for a fixed wireless tower was not found.” Continued page 3

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are some difficulties in providing blanket mobile coverage to the local area due to challenging terrain.” “Optus have recently carried out some provisioning changes to the towers in the nearby area, which we hope may provide some coverage improvement,” a spokesperson said. Satelitte NBN (Sky Muster) was installed in the area around 18 months ago, but residents argue it is unreliable and data caps decrease download and streaming capabilities. “NBN data is limited and expensive… so much is online now, we need reliable connec-

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Residents in the east of Harkaway have voiced their frustrations over the poor internet and mobile quality in their area. Neale Adams, who has lived east of Harkaway Road for almost 13 years, said he receives “minimal phone reception and rubbish 4G connection.” “We currently are using Optus 4G and get download speeds of between 2.53 megabits per second (Mbps) and five Mbps, meaning only one person can use a device at a time and

still there may be drop out during video conferencing,” he said. Mr Adams said pockets of Harkaway also experienced “very poor” mobile reception, with calls frequently dropping out and messages unable to send. “We sometimes need to leave our house to make or receive a call,” Mr Adams said. “The major concern is if in an emergency, such as a fire or need for ambulance, our communication will let us down at a crucial time.” In a statement, Optus said it notes “there

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Top honour for inclusivity By Marcus Uhe Founder and chief executive of Bahktar Community Organisation Bassir Qadiri has won the Inclusive Volunteering Award at the 2021 Victorian Volunteer Awards at a ceremony at Government House on Friday 25 March. Bakhtar Community Organisation is a charitable, non-profit and first Afghan-Australian secular organisation based in Victoria, providing assistance to a diverse range of community members many who are disadvantaged, isolated or marginalised. Mr Qadiri and Bakhtar did a mountain of work in 2021, helping to settle more than 2000 Afghan refugees who arrived in Australia through providing interpreting services, counselling, care packages and temporary accommodation, and delivering 26,000 culturally appropriate meals to evacuees in temporary accommodation. They also assisted hundreds of community members with their visa applications, coming at a crucial time as the Taliban seized control

Bassir Qadiri (centre) with Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Anthony Carbines (left) and Picture: SUPPLIED Governor of Victoria Linda Dessau AC. 274591 of Afghanistan in August. Mr Qadiri said he was shocked to receive the award. “I was not expecting it,” Mr Qadiri

said. “I was sitting there with so many personalities that have contributed over 20 years. “To have my name announced was a huge

surprise and honour.” Mr Qadiri attended the ceremony with his wife and some volunteers from Bakhtar, and following the event they went out to dinner in the city for a low-key celebration. “People who were in the room that I didn’t even know were talking about Bakhtar and the contribution and the difference that we made. “That was a surprise. I didn’t know how big the contribution we made during Covid-19 was.” “This is very first achievement for Afghan-Australian community, Australia wide. “It gives us more encouragement and motivation to be involved in the community and keep doing what we are doing.” Disability, Ageing and Carers Minister Anthony Carbines paid tribute to all of Victoria’s volunteers who have continued to selflessly help others in our community through the pandemic. “Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the many volunteers who form the backbone of our community – whether it’s delivering essential welfare services, providing social support or caring for our environment.”

Ongoing Harkaway digital dark frustrates residents From page 1 To make matters worse, telecommunications companies are now disconnecting landline services in the area in response to the installation of NBN, leaving some residents with limited access to any phone communication. Mr Adams said he had considered alternative options for better coverage, such as Elon Musk’s satelitte system StarLink, or installing antennas to improve ADSL connection, but many residents could not afford the thousands it would cost to install and run the services. “We mostly knew that there were alternatives to get good signal strength, but at what cost to our pockets?” he said. “We are in agreeance that our main goal is to have the telcos come to the party and sort the issues at their cost.“ Last week the Federal Government and NBN Co announced $750 million to upgrade regional internet services. The funding aims to allow more Australians to access fixed wireless service and faster internet speeds, with hopes of lessening customer congestion to the Sky Muster service. Alongside this announcement, NBN has announced specific improvements to the Sky Muster service. From mid 2022, NBN will alter its off-peak period from the current 1am to 7am window, to midnight to 4pm. Doing so will mean all internet use, including video streaming and VPN, will be unmetered during the off-peak period, and not count towards a user’s monthly metered data allowance for most of the day. “In addition, for regular NBN Sky Muster, NBN is aiming to increase average monthly data allowances to 55 Gigabytes (GB), increas-

Neale Adams, Michael and Hamish Hawkins, Mark Graf and Peter Van Den Berghe. 274293 ing to 90GB once the NBN Fixed Wireless upgrade is complete in around two and a half years’ time,” a spokesperson said.

In the mean time, Harkaway locals continue to advocate for seemingly basic connectivity requests to remedy what they call “third

world“ service. “Internet over 1.3mbps and any mobile reception would be great,“ said resident Mark Graf.

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By Jonty Ralphsmith What are you most passionate about? I’m most passionate about trying to increase connection and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ folk in Casey. What do you love about being part of the Casey Rainbow Community? The amazing people I get to meet - both LGBTQIA+ and allies. Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I got into Australia as a migrant because I know Mandarin/Chinese but I’ve never been able to use it at work. What would your last meal be? Pizza I made at home with lamb and pineapple. What is your most memorable moment? Picking up my Yorkshire Terrier from the breeder four years ago. What was your favourite subject in school? Literature. What event past, present or future would you like to witness? I’d like to witness us getting on top of climate change - actually reducing carbon in the atmosphere and knowing we’re going to manage OK. What six dinner guests dead or alive would you have dinner with? Both sets of grandparents and my parents. How would you describe your fashion sense? Utilitarian. Dream holiday destination? Kakadu. One question you’ve never been able to get the answer to? How do I get on top of everything?

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THREE … truly shocking live TV moments

When Tony Jones was rejected by Rebecca Judd after leaning in for a kiss to wish her well after her final shift before heading on maternity leave. The mortifying moment occurred on Nine News in Melbourne in 2016.

When Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong winner of the 2010 season finale of Australia’s Next Top Model. After runnerup Kelsey Martinovich was announced as the winner, Murdoch apologised profusely as she revealed Amanda Mare was the actual winner.

When Today Show presenter Steve Jacobs got attacked by a giant rooster while reporting the weather. The segment started well with Jacobs holding the bird, before it put up a fight and Jacobs was filmed screaming and running away.

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Another party for Beryl By Eleanor Wilson Although she celebrated her 100th birthday in August last year, the celebrations are still going for Berwick local Beryl Excell. On Sunday Akoonah Park held a lunch at Jack Rae Pavillion to recognise Mrs Excell’s momentous achievement, along with her contribution to the community over the years. Friends and family, which included her four children, 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren gathered to raise a toast to Mrs Excell, who along with husband Stan, was instrumental in the early development of Akoonah Park. Park manager Gayle Joyce said Mrs Excell and her family were thrilled to attend the celebration after Covid restrictions limited last year’s festivities. “Last year they were only able to have a very small get together because it was Covid, so now she was able to, with our assistance, have all the extended family there and it was just wonderful,” she said. “She’s such a lovely lady. Always happy, she’s good at everything but she’s the type of person that is in the background getting everything done behind the scenes, so it is wonderful to celebrate her.” A direct descendant of Harkaway settler and pioneer Ernst Wanke, Mrs Excell’s involvement in the community also extends to the Berwick Inner Wheel, Presbyterian Church and Berwick Show Society, where for years she flaunted her talents as a seamstress, knitter and cook. “Beryl has not sought the limelight but has clearly been the backbone of the Excell family and still setting a very high standard for others to follow,” said chairman of Akoonah Park committee of management Andy Fyfe.

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Casey Council advocating for road and rail in elections By Eleanor Wilson The City of Casey is advocating for better road and rail infrastructure in the lead up to the state and federal elections. City of Casey Chair of Administrators, Noelene Duff said the council was seeking support and funding for a range of projects and initiatives based on community feedback and the council’s planning. “As one of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, we are home to more than 380,000 residents and this number is expected to grow to beyond 549,000 people by 2041 – which will see Casey’s population rival that of Canberra,” Ms Duff said. “That’s why it’s so important that we continue to advocate for critical projects and services that will benefit our community now, and well into the future.” The council is hoping to generate support for an upgrade to the Clyde Road Corridor, which is “the most dangerous and congested north-south connection in Casey”, and an upgrade and extension of Thompsons Road

from Berwick–Cranbourne Road in Clyde to Kooweerup Road in Pakenham. In 2019 the Federal Government committed $70 million for the Thompson Road Extension between Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Cardinia Road in Officer South, however, the funding was retracted and reallocated to higher priority upgrades in May 2021. The State Government’s Major Road Projects Victoria said it has since completed preliminary planning work for the Thompsons Road Extension. “A business case for the project has been submitted to the Commonwealth Government for consideration,” a Major Road Projects Victoria spokesperson said. The government body said it has also completed planning for the Clyde Road intersections at Kangan Drive and the Princes Freeway intersections, which sits at the top of the Clyde Road Corridor. The plans have now been referred to the Commonwealth Government for funding consideration, after they committed $250

million to the project last May. Casey Council is also promoting requests for an extension of rail services, specifically asking for a commitment to construct the Clyde Rail Link. The link would duplicate the metro rail extension from Cranbourne to Clyde, including new stations at Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Casey Fields and Clyde. The Labor Government’s 2018 state election campaign included a commitment of $7 million to complete planning for the rail link. Last month a $750 million duplication of the Cranbourne line between Cranbourne and Dandenong was completed, which the Government said would pave the way for the Clyde link. “The Cranbourne Line Upgrade must be completed before we can build the Clyde rail link - that’s why we’ve duplicated the line between Dandenong and Cranbourne a year ahead of schedule,” a government spokesperson said. The council said they also want to see

City of Casey is calling for funding and support for key projects ahead of the Federal election. 238145 improved digital connectivity for businesses and residents in Casey and continued investment in local community infrastructure and youth mental health support.

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SOCIALLY SPEAKING Cranbourne is one of 54 locations in Victoria set to receive improved internet speeds with upgrades to fixed wireless networks underway as part of the Connecting Victoria program. Our Facebook readers weren’t convinced Von Hoover - If the LNP would have done the job properly in the beginning, we wouldn’t have to be doing this now. Ian Earl - Heard it all before. Crap Gembrook MP Brad Battin has threatened to take the City of Casey to VCAT after being denied political advertising at council-owned sporting grounds. It has divided opinion among our Facebook readers Joanne Greenwood - Get rid of all the political signs all together. They are already on light posts and, after the election, they litter the areas because they don’t come and take them down. Stuart Gay - “If” Brad Battin MP is a paid up sponsor of the club that is the tenant there, why can’t he have a sign up like every other sponsor? All the council are doing is denying clubs much needed funds after a diabolical couple of years. Scott Harris - Taxpayers’ money being well spent again. Either by vain State MPs or by frivolous VCAT cases. Stephen Beetham - Why do we have to have political signs everywhere any way.

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Fire restrictions eased unseasonably early Fire restrictions have been lifted unseasonably early across the South East thanks to higher than usual rainfall. According to the latest Australian Seasonal Outlook, higher rainfall totals have resulted in below average fire conditions, with reduced fire activity in both grasslands and forests this summer. Much of Victoria will continue to experience average rainfall over the coming months, however, temperatures are predicted to be warmer than normal, particularly in the western parts of the state. The Fire Danger Period (FDP) finished at 1am on Monday 28 March in Cardinia Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Casey City Council, Frankston City Council, Greater Dandenong City Council (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020), French Island, Kingston City Council (those portions not included in the area formerly known as the Metropolitan Fire District as at 30 June 2020), Baw Baw Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council, Wellington Shire Council and Latrobe City Council. CFA deputy chief officer, South East Region Trevor Owen said the grass and bush vegetation across CFA South East Region, particularly

through Gippsland, has been assessed as safe to relax fire restrictions earlier than normal. “I encourage landholders to take advantage of the current wetter than average conditions and, where safe to do so, reduce the vegetation risk prior to next summer” he said. Mr Owen emphasised the importance of remaining vigilant. “We’re urging everyone to stay safe, whether you’re living in or travelling to high bushfire risk areas,” he said. “Please monitor the conditions on hot, dry and windy days, as we may still see some days of elevated fire risk.” While the Fire Danger Period will come to an end, it is still important that residents check the local conditions are safe for any burn-off they were considering undertaking. “You must register your burn-offs, check

weather conditions and follow local council laws and regulations,” Mr Owen said. “Registering your burn-off ensures that if somebody reports smoke, the incident will be cross- checked with the burn-off register, which will then prevent volunteer firefighters being taken away from workplaces, families and potentially genuine emergencies.” Landowners can now register their burn-off online at firepermits.vic.gov.au. Alternatively, you can register with the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) by calling 1800 668 511 or emailing burnoffs@esta.vic.gov.au When conducting burn-offs, remain alert and always have resources on hand to extinguish the fire. Keep your burn off safe and legal by checking fire restrictions in your area and always register your burn at firepermits.vic.gov.au, checking and monitoring weather conditions – particularly wind, avoiding unnecessary calls to emergency services, notify your neighbours beforehand, leave a three-metre fire break, free from flammable materials around the burn, have sufficient equipment and water to stop the fire spreading, never leave a burn-off unattended – stay for its entire duration and if your burn-off gets out of control, call 000 immediately. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Makayla to tour as Elsa By Eleanor Wilson Eleven-year-old Makayla Healy said she was “really excited” when her family got tickets to see Disney’s Frozen the Musical at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne earlier this year. Little did she know, a few months later she would have quite a different view of the musical – from the stage itself. The Berwick Primary School student has been cast alongside several youngsters to play young Elsa in the hit Broadway musical Frozen as it tours across Australia. “I’d never [been cast] in a musical before so I was pretty shocked,” Makayla said. The Grade 6 student, who has been dancing since she was two and “singing her whole life”, said it was her mum who found an advertisement for the casting on Facebook, sparking her decision to audition for the role. Her father, Andrew Healy, said he was “blown away and really excited” that his daughter had been chosen for the role. Makayla will be touring across the nation for the next eight months as part of the Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth legs of the show. “I know my family are really, really excited for me. And I know my friends are really really happy for me as well, but some of them are going to miss me,” Makayla said. A Frozen fan well before her personal involvement in the live musical, Makayla said she was looking forward to working alongside esteemed theatre performers, including Wicked’s Jemma Rix – who plays grown up ‘Elsa’ in the show. “I just really like all the characters and how everyone plays them. There’s magic, and Anna has that excitable factor in her, and Olaf is really funny,” she said of the musical. “it’s also pretty cool, because in the musical you get to work with all the snow, and find out how that all works.”

Berwick Primary School student Makayla Healy will join several young performers to play young Elsa in Disney’s Frozen the Musical. 274019 After each leg of the tour, Makayla will return home to see friends and family for a few weeks before jetting off to perform at the next capital city. Her school will continue to provide education for the student, and the touring company will provide a tutor to support the touring kids’ learning, getting the tick of approval from her assistant principal father. “Its OK. Because we’ve been used to doing remote learning for the last couple of years, it will be a similar scenario,” said Mr Healy. Makayla began rehearsals for the Brisbane shows last week.

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VCAT rules on metre gap and “modest” response, and not an over-development, Mr Harty stated. “It will be a change to the existing local housing stock and to the character of the neighbourhood. “However, I find the extent of change is not significantly at odds with the neighbourhood character of the area. “The proposal will contribute to improving the physical presentation of the local area and help upgrade the local housing stock with embellishments to the existing dwelling and a new double storey contemporary dwelling.” Casey Council argued that the gap between dwellings was at odds with the neighbourhood character and blocked access to the sun in both homes, the council argued. The council stated the proposal didn’t meet Rescode safety, setbacks, daylight access and detailed design. Applicant Mohammad Abdullah argued

By Cam Lucadou-Wells A proposed double-storey dwelling built just one metre from an existing home in Doveton has been approved by the state’s planning tribunal despite Casey Council’s opposition. On appeal, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal member Christopher Harty ruled on 23 March that the 1.156-metre gap between dwellings at 107 Kidds Road was “acceptable” though “not perfect”. “It will allow for movement and a sense of separation.” There was also “reasonable” access to daylight for both dwellings, as well as “satisfactory” private open space. Mr Hendry noted the original brick home and a large canopy tree on the 582-squaremetre corner block would be retained – which helped respect the predominantly single-storey neighbourhood’s character. Overall, the proposal was a “reasonable”

Plans for a two-storey dwelling, right, within 1.16 metres from the original home at 107 Kidds Road, Doveton. that it was a “modest sized contemporary dwelling” that took advantage of dual street frontages. There were no formal objections from neighbours.

A double-storey dwelling was proposed to the left of the existing single-storey house on the corner of Kidds Road and Nigra Street, Doveton.

Casey reducing backlog of tree works The City of Casey still has a backlog of 480 jobs received between October and December 2021, according to a statement published on its website on Monday 21 March. That number represents a decrease in 494 jobs since the last update, on Wednesday 16 February. As previously reported, the council received 5,200 customer requests for storm and tree-related assistance in that timeframe – greater than 50 per cent of the volume of requests that it received for the entire 2020/21 financial year. There are more than 2500 parks, reserves and roadsides across Casey and three dif-

ferent contractors are used to maintain the open spaces meaning they are maintained on different cycles. The contractor who maintains parks in Casey’s central area, which includes Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, Clyde North, and Cranbourne East, has had ongoing staff shortages and delays in importing mowers and equipment due to the pandemic. Other contractors have experienced similar challenges on a much lower scale. Since February 2022, the council has adjusted its maintenance schedule in the central area and continues to work closely with

the contractor to ensure it can get back to maintaining parks and open spaces in line with service and the community’s expectations as soon as possible. With additional resources, the council has completed more than 4440 jobs and said in its previous update that it hoped to resume normal services and programs by the end of February. If you believe that the situation you originally reported has become more urgent (possibility of causing harm to persons or damage to property) or you are unsure if the matter has previously been reported to the council, contact council via casey.vic.gov.au/contact

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We’re building big near you and there will be transport disruptions As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re removing 85 dangerous and congested level crossings. We’re also building the Metro Tunnel and upgrading our roads to make travelling around Melbourne quicker and safer. Train disruptions: Buses replace trains in both directions Pakenham Line

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Local First good for all By Jonty Ralphsmith The Berwick and Beaconsfield Chamber of Commerce has launched Local First, an initiative to connect the community to businesses across the region. The program kicked off in the week beginning Monday 28 March and gives people exclusive access to offers from local businesses. Participating businesses receive marketing via social media and the Local First website. To remain relevant, businesses can change promotional content to keep potential customers engaged long-term. Among the first offers were a free traditional Vietnamese dessert from Lanterns Viet Kitchen, a free property appraisal from Just Real Estate and a free one hour introductory session at BFirm Personal Training. Chamber president Tammy Lobato encouraged people to get behind the initiative, supporting their community in the process. “As Berwick and Beaconsfield residents,

Lanterns in Berwick is one of the businesses involved in the ‘Local First’ initiative. Picture: SUPPLIED. we are fortunate to have such a large array of retail, hospitality, trades and services,” Ms Lobato said. “We need to ensure that array of local busi-

nesses continues to exist and it can only do that with the support of us residents. “When we, as residents, support local business, our whole community benefits as a result

from healthy local economic activity.” Ms Lobato emphasised the role that small business plays in the local economy and broader community. “Local businesses buy local, employ local, pay taxes that contribute to local infrastructure and they support our local not for profit organisations,” she said. “As a Chamber, it is our purpose to support local businesses and this program is another way in which we do that.” To participate, visit localfirst.org.au or scan one of the initiative’s QR codes in a participating business and browse through the businesses and their offers. People should then enter their name and email address when inside a business profile and press the claim offer button, which will send an email with instructions on how to claim offers. For a list of participating businesses and current offers, visit localfirst.org.au

Check both smoke alarms and clocks It’s time to turn the clocks back, as daylight savings officially comes to an end on Sunday 3 April at 3am. As clocks are turned back one hour, CFA is reminding people to add another task to the list and test all the smoke alarms in their home to ensure they are working. CFA deputy chief officer Trevor Owen warned the community that non-working smoke alarms could be a liability in an emergency. All smoke alarms have a 10-year life span and need to be replaced or they may not work when you need them most.

Mr Owen said smoke alarms save lives by providing a critical early warning that could give you time to evacuate safely – but only if they work. “In a fire, only a working smoke alarm can save your life,” he said. “We believe that some households have never replaced or even tested their smoke alarms and that is concerning. “Smoke alarms are designed to wake you when a fire starts to provide you and your family with the earliest possible warning to get out safely.

“If your smoke alarms aren’t working properly, you may miss that vital early warning sign that could save the lives of you and your family.“ All alarms need to be replaced every 10 years, regardless of the type of smoke alarm. “If you don’t have a working smoke alarm in your home and a fire occurs, you are four times more likely to die and 26 per cent more likely to suffer serious injuries,“ Mr Owen said. “A good reminder is to test all of your smoke alarms every year at the end of daylight savings.”

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WHAT’S ON Attention Budding Creatives We have the event for you.OPEN MIC NIGHT hosted by Josh Earl, an award winning comedian!! This is your chance to show us your theatrical, spoken word, or comical talents. Book now to PERFORM or be part of the audience. LAUNCH Friday 8 April 7-8.30pm and will take place the second Friday of every month at Pakenham Library. Head to the Casey Cardinia Library website to book or find out more: events.ccl.vic. gov.au/event?id=8135

Family Fun Event Bring your family along and grab a coffee while the children enjoy some free fun activities. There will be free face painting, a coffee van, sausage sizzle and more. For more information, call 9781 6710. The event is run by Anglicare and will take place on Friday 1 April from 2-5pm at ParentZone Hub on Army Road.

Voices of Casey The Voices of Casey will hold a concert in May. It’s not too late to become a member of this group of singers. We are a soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB) choir and sing stunning songs and have a lot of fun in the process. Why not come and see for yourself? We practice each Monday during School terms at Fiddlers Green Retirement Village, 57 Gloucester Ave, Berwick from 7– 9.30pm. For further information contact Paulien on 0412 741 195.

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

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Line Dancing Come along for a fun morning of line dancing 9:30am-12noon each Monday. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Enquiries 0499 910 729.

Old Time and New Vogue Ballroom Dance Come along for a fun afternoon/evening of OldTime and New Vogue dancing: Tuesday 1-3:30pm. Every 4th Friday of each month 7pm-11:30pm. 2nd Sunday of every month 1pm-5pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.

Carpet Bowls Come along for a fun afternoon of indoor Carpet Bowls 12:30-3:30pm each Saturday and Wednesday. Bowlers must sign in before 12:30pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 1 Codrington St, Cranbourne. Ph: 0432 107 590.

Green Living Festival Come along to this FREE event and learn all

about sustainable living in Casey! With over 20 stallholders and entertainment-focused on environmentally friendly products and services, kick start your green living journey. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive a Hyundai electric car and get up close with reptiles and there will also be a native plant giveaway, kitchen caddy giveaway, advice on making your home energy-efficient and more. Location: Bunjil Place, Narre Warren. Time: Saturday 2 April from 10am-3pm.

Bumble Bee Baby and Children’s Market Come along to Berwick Fields Primary School on Sunday 3 April to browse through up to 65 stalls of baby and children’s items. Everything

from clothing, books, toys and nursery items will be on offer, with a coffee van for the big kids. Date: Sunday 3 April 9am to 12pm, 35 Gwendoline Drive, Berwick.

Dandenong All Holden Car Show The Public are welcome to attend the event from 10am. It will take place at Greaves Reserve until on Sunday 3 April until 3pm and is run by Rotary Greater Dandenong and Endeavour Hills. Contact Martin for more information: 0409 900 616

Harewood Heritage Day The event will feature local historic displays, traditional trades and craft demonstrations, food stalls, vocalists, dancers, landcare, vin-

tage cars and machinery and more. Entry costs $10 for adults, $5 for concession and $25 for a family of two adults and two children. People are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite local historic character. The event will take place on Sunday 3 April from 10am-3pm at 3300 South Gippsland Hwy (next to Tooradin airfield).

Cranbourne and District Garden Club Come along, meet new people and join us for afternoon tea. The group meet at High Street, Cranbourne at 1.15pm every second Thursday of the month year-round. Next meeting: 14 April. For more information, call Julie on 5995 1420.

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Connecting neighbours By Jonty Ralphsmith

Narre SES celebrated Neighbour Day on Sunday 27 March at Smiths Lane, Clyde North. and knowing your community when I was deployed,” Ms Hayward said. “Watching how communities rallied together...I was lost for words, it was amazing. Talking to people and showing them you were there and I think they were absolutely grateful and also connected.”

The improvement in mental health and wellbeing gained from knowing neighbours, through the sense of support provided is another reason why VicSES supported Neighbour Day. The day also gave the SES unit the opportunity to get into community and educate them

about what the SES do. “We emphasised how we’re there to support the community and we can better serve the community through floods and storm events,” Ms Hayward said. “A lot of them didn’t know some of the things we did so we were able to tell them.”

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Narre Warren SES celebrated Neighbour Day at Smiths Lane, Clyde North on Sunday 28 March. Smiths Lane is a new estate and the day offered the opportunity for neighbours to meet and connect with each other, with about 60 in attendance according to Narre SES crew leader Tracey Hayward. “It was great. It was very energetic and a beautiful warm day,” Ms Hayward said. “It was vibrant and people were happy. It’s a brand new estate so a lot of people were talking about what they’re doing to their properties and everyone was very joyous.” Neighbour Day is an annual event to encourage people to connect with folks in their neighbourhood. Rock painting was taking place and there was a free coffee van at the event which ran from 10am-noon. THE CFA was also in attendance with a gold coin donation given by those in the neighbourhood to support their service. The SES supported the event because Neighbour Day ties in closely with the SES’ message about knowing your neighbours. “The reason we do this is that for an emergency, your first responder actually may be your neighbour, so it’s really important for neighbours to connect and engage with their friends and the person next door so they can knock on the door if something does happen.” A Relationships Australia survey revealed 80 per cent of people said their neighbours were an important source of support during the pandemic. When assisting with the floods in northern NSW in mid-March, Ms Hayward got an insight into the significance of community connections emphasising the meaning of the day. “I saw the value of knowing your neighbour

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Vandals hit riders By Marcus Uhe

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The Casey BMX Club was left heartbroken after vandals caused almost $12,000 worth of damage to their newly-upgraded BMX track last week. The track was reopened on Monday 21 March following recent upgrades worth $25,000, however, over the following days, the hard work was recklessly spoilt by motorbikes and remote control cars, tearing-up the granitic sand and glue and leaving behind dangerous trenches on the surface. Adding insult to injury, the alleged perpetrators posted footage of their callous acts on social media, which was seen by Casey BMX

Club president Scott Memery. “It’s pretty disheartening,” Mr Memery said. “There’s no bigger disappointment when all that hard work and money goes into it.” The works were funded through club memberships, canteen sales, race meetings profits and contributions from the City of Casey. Mr Memery said the damage included trenches up to one metre long and 60 millimetres wide, which created a safety hazard for the club’s 100 members and other riders, and put the club’s ability to host competitions in doubt, going forward. “If the damage is bad enough, we don’t even get to use it.

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“We’ll repair it ourselves but the problem is, we can’t keep repairing every week. “We’re volunteers and it’s unsustainable to expect volunteers to do that. We have a life. “We need it to stop.” While the track is currently open to the public, Mr Memery said the club was consulting with the City of Casey on potentially establishing permanent fencing to limit access to just club members in a last resort to look after their asset. Temporary fencing was erected at a cost of $1400 to the club in order to keep the offenders out, however, they still managed to break through. “We were left with no option. If they keep getting on the track and ruining it, there’s a point where it’s not sustainable for members and volunteers. “It affects the public and BMX community and their ability to use the fantastic venue City of Casey have given us. Manager of active communities at the City of Casey Angie Peresso said council was working towards finding a solution. “Council is liaising with the Casey BMX Club and Victoria Police to determine the best options to prevent unauthorised motorised vehicles from getting on to the track, while still allowing BMX riders to access the track freely,” Ms Peresso said. “Over the past few months motorbikes have been getting on to the Casey Fields BMX track and causing significant damage to the track which will cost more than $12,000 to repair. “Signs at the venue clearly state that no unauthorised motorised vehicles are allowed on the track, however this is being ignored by motorbike riders who are showing no regard for the track surface, their own safety and the safety of others using the track.” Police said they are aware of the alleged incidents and have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report at crimestoppersvic.com.au

Armed Crime Squad detectives have charged two men and a woman following an incident in Doveton on Sunday 27 March. Police were called to an address on Scarlet Drive about 2.30pm on Sunday, following reports three people were allegedly trying to force their way into a property. They were unsuccessful, and a firearm was discharged into a door before all three fled the scene. The two occupants of the house, a man and a woman, were not physically injured. Police yesterday executed a search warrant at a residential address in Berwick, and with the assistance of the Special Operations Group, arrested the trio. A vehicle, a firearm, ammunition and two homemade firearms were subsequently seized by police. A 36-year-old Melbourne man, a 26-year-old Berwick woman and a 36-year-old Yarraville man were all charged with attempted aggravated burglary, conduct endangering life, conduct endangering serious injury, prohibited person possess firearm and reckless discharge a firearm into a premises. All three were remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 29 March. Anyone with information about illicit firearm activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report to crimestoppersvic.com.au berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Ukraine local educates By Eleanor Wilson A local Ukraine national has expressed fears Ukraine is the first of a larger invasion plan for Russian president Vladimir Putin, despite announcements Russia is vowing to reduce its military presence in Kyiv. Yulia, who immigrated from Ukraine to Cardinia Shire 10 years ago, feels it is her duty to educate the community about the extent of the war in her homeland. “Unfortunately, if we do not educate people that this is not a local conflict, it’s fascism

being resurrected, we will be in massive trouble,” she said. “Poland is already in the state of being ready to fight, because they’ve heard from Russian media that they’re next.” Yulia thinks Western media should be more educated on the issue, and European history should make up a larger part of school curriculums. “This is not a fight between brothers that started eight years ago, it has been ongoing for many years,” she said. “But [Ukrainians] are not as well represent-

ed [in Australia] so our voices are a lot quieter.” World leaders have echoed a similar sentiment that Russia’s commitment to reduce militarisation in the nation’s capital should be met with caution. “No one should be fooled by Russia’s announcements,” US President Joe Biden said of the current peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Yulia’s hometown was one of the first locations Russian forces invaded in late February. She said her parents remained trapped in

the city, while her brother was able to escape to another part of the country. “Because he is a man, he can’t leave the country in case he is called to fight,” she said. “But he escaped our hometown in a car that was being shelled. The cars five minutes after him did not make it out.” She hopes locals will continue to help victims of the conflict by educating themselves on Russia-Ukraine relations and donating to help Ukrainian children affected by the war.

Get nominating for TAFE industry training awards Outstanding individuals and organisations in the TAFE and training sector can now be nominated for the Victorian Training Awards 2022. The event is now in its 68th year and recognises the achievements of apprentices, students, teachers, employers and training providers. There are six award categories for individuals, three for employers and four for training organisations as well as the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Industry Collaboration Award and a People’s Choice Award. Training and Skills Minister Gayle Tierney highlighted the contributions of nominees. “This is a great chance to shine a spotlight on the brightest stars in our TAFE and training sector, showcasing their outstanding work and contribution to the community, both in Victoria and on a national stage,”

Ms Tierney said. “I’m looking forward to seeing who is named among the finalists and winners and celebrating our world-class TAFE and training system at the gala ceremony later this year.” Winners receive $5000 prize money and winners in some categories will have the opportunity to represent Victoria at the Australian Training Awards in Adelaide in November. Applications close at midnight on Saturday 21 May 2022 and winners will be announced at a gala ceremony in Melbourne in September. The event is supported by principal partner Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and the Global Apprenticeship Network (GAN Australia). To nominate for the Victorian Training Awards 2022 visit education.vic.gov.au/vta

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

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

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

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Opening a Can of Worms By Elle Cecil Bunjil Place is excited to welcome the Wharf Revue: Can of Worms to the theatre to showcase the political satire on Thursday April 7 at 8pm. Navigating topics such as coronavirus, the Prime Minister and other politicians, this crew of creative masterminds will have you giggling for hours after the show. Made up of Jonathan Biggins, Drew Forsythe and Phillip Scott, the Wharf Revue team is glad to welcome back Amanda Bishop to the crew. Created, written and performed by this star team of four, you’re in for a real fun ride as you enjoy 90 minutes of hilarity. Show content contains strong language and adult themes, so younger audiences are not advised to attend. This is an Open Captioned Performance, where audiences can read what is said and heard throughout the production. Captions are displayed with screens on the stage, where the text is always in view and cannot be turned off. Tickets to the show are $45 for adults and $39 for pensioners, seniors and full time students. Bunjil Place is located at 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren. For more information on this show and others upcoming, visit www. bunjilplace.com.au.

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Luxury lifestyle for dogs 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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Recycling into pipes The Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade is setting an example for sustainability across major transport infrastructure projects by installing environmentally friendly, recycled pipes. As part of the upgrade, crews installed almost 700 metres of recycled pipes to improve storm water drainage at the new Hallam North and Heatherton roads intersection. The colourful, speckled pipes are 100 per cent recycled high-density polyethylene, made up of a wide array of household plastic materials, such as milk bottles, shampoo bottles and kitchen and laundry product packaging. More than 320,000 recycled plastic bottles and approximately 14.5 tonnes of recycled plastic were used, in addition to other recyclable materials, to create the pipes along this project. “We are proud to employ more sustainable construction practices on the Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade, not only because it helps us to deliver on Victoria’s Recycled First policy, but because it provides the best environmental outcomes,” Major Roads Project Director Marc Peterson said. The installation of recycled pipes will reduce the project’s carbon footprint by pre-

venting more than 14,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions. It will also save more than 27,000 kilograms of embodied carbon that would otherwise be produced to manufacture concrete pipes. The pipes are manufactured in country Victoria by RPM Pipes. They are lighter than traditional concrete pipes, making them safer and quicker to install. Major Roads Project Victoria and its construction partners, supported by Ecologiq, are committed to identifying ways to use more recycled materials across all major road upgrades, in line with the Victorian Government’s Recycled First Policy. The policy, being delivered by Ecologiq, requires contractors on road and rail projects to optimise the use of recycled and reused content. Recycled First is being implemented across future Victorian Big Build projects as well as Department of Transport projects from 2022. The Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade will be completed in 2023. For more information about the Victorian Government’s Recycled First Policy, roadprojects.vic.gov.au/about/recycled-first

Youth Fest announced A Victorian Youth Fest will be held in September 2022 providing a month-long celebration for young people. Minister for Youth Ros Spence announced $220,000 was available to deliver up to 110 youth-led events and activities. “Victorian Youth Fest will give young people the opportunity to embrace their creativity, make their voices heard and celebrate with their community,” Ms Spence said. “Young Victorians have shown incredible resilience throughout the pandemic – Victorian Youth Fest will be a great chance to reconnect as we move forward.” “These events are driven by young people themselves from communities all across Victoria, reflecting the diversity of our state.” Grants of $2000 are available for youth sector organisations, local councils and

schools to work in partnership with Victorians aged 12-25 to host face-to-face, digital or hybrid events that create opportunities for young people to showcase their skills, share their ideas and expand their networks. All events will be delivered throughout September, providing the opportunity to host activities across both the school term and school holidays. Events that engage newly arrived young people, refugees and asylum seekers, Aboriginal young people, young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, rural and regional Victorians, young people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community and those facing social isolation and disadvantage are strongly encouraged. Applications are open until 29 April. To apply, visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au/youthfest berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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COLOURFUL COMFORT IN THE HOME AS the weather cools and we return to living and entertaining indoors, our interiors will play a crucial role in enriching the senses and providing comfort and connection in the home. Dulux colour and communications manager Andrea Lucena-Orr says colour can be the key to elevating your home interior to create a fresh and inviting atmosphere for all to enjoy. The Flourish palette - one of three colour palettes from the 2022 Dulux Colour Forecast – harmoniously blends the warm, natural shades of Dulux Basic Coral and White Dune Quarter with the bold, rich tones of Dulux Murray Red and Discretion, to create a welcoming and comforting space where people can relax and retreat to over the cooler autumn months. “There are some really beautiful colours in the Flourish palette. I feel Dulux Clay Pipe Half will delightfully surprise people with its soft warm putty undertones and versatility, which makes it easy to use alongside many other colours, like the decadent Dulux Murray Red,” Lucena-Orr says. “I also think Dulux White Dune Quarter will resonate with home enthusiasts as it’s a contemporary, slightly warm white that suits both traditional and modern aesthetics.” To help showcase the palette and inspire the use of colour in interiors, Dulux colour forecaster and stylist Bree Leech undertook a makeover in an open plan living and dining space using the Flourish palette. Used primarily for family time but also entertaining, Leech incorporated soft pinks, warm whites and rich reds from the palette to help build on the room’s existing character and features. “The space is a beautiful, light-filled modern extension in a family home with great architectural details – we wanted to

Dulux Autumn Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Styling: Bree Leech. Artwork (Large) – ‘2021 Serpent Series’ by Barbara Kittallides. Artwork (small) – ‘Clay Bird’ print by Stacey Rees via Modern Times. Dulux colours used: Ceilings: Dulux White Dune Quarter Cabinets: Dulux Basic Coral Feature wall: Dulux Murray Red Side table: Dulux Red Terra Vessel & artwork frame: Dulux Duramax Discretion Coffee table base: Dulux Natural White. Picture: LISA COHEN

showcase this by using the natural, muted tones from the Flourish palette on the wall as a tonal backdrop to the stronger accent colour and then punctuate the interior with bold, daring colours in the decor to create a more distinct look and feel,” Leech says. “The side table and cabinet feature Dulux Red Terra, which works with other red moments throughout to connect

the adjoining areas. “Adding blue and black accents also helps break up all of the tonality within the room, providing the dining area with a related identity to the open plan living area.” When applying colours from the Dulux Colour Forecast, Leech says to start with a tonal palette to build from and connect your main furniture pieces.

“To add an edge to the interior, select some smaller statement pieces that feature bold colours and interesting finishes, such as natural stone and coloured glass, to provide contrast, however, still compliment and harmonise your overall colour scheme,” Leech says. “Highlight bold colour in artwork and soft furnishings, and don’t forget to add versatility to the scheme with some additional hues, the way we have, by adding blue, black and cream.” Warmth can also be created using texture. Leech recommends adding soft furnishings with textured fabric and tactile finishes in the Flourish palette, to help bring a polished and customised look to the space – think dining room seating, living room sofas and cushions, or even statement occasional chairs. According to Lucena-Orr, there are so many colour and scheming options in the Flourish palette, each creating a dramatically different effect, so don’t be afraid to explore the range and test out different concepts before you commit to a look. “If you want a more contrasting ambiance, look at a warmer main colour and simply use a cool combination of decor items in colours such as Dulux Kenepuru Sound, Benang or Dark Door. If you want to create a much moodier space, reverse the scheme and use these bold hues as the main colour(s) and add the warmth in your accents to balance. “The old saying ‘change is as good as a holiday’ comes to mind here. “Selecting any one of these Flourish colours can really add to the emotive feeling of a room and make you fall in love with your home all over again. “Start with one shade and go from there – you’d be surprised at what a difference a colour transformation can make!”

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Dulux Autumn Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Styling: Bree Leech Artwork (small) – ‘Earthlines Pink’ by Daniela Cristallo via Fenton & Fenton. Dulux colours used: Ceilings: Dulux White Dune Quarter Cabinets: Dulux Basic Coral Kitchen: Dulux White Dune QuarterFeature: Dulux Murray Red Vessel: Dulux Duramax Discretion.

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hues – both neutral and rich tones - and you can layer beautiful variations of these colours to add depth to your space. Consider the intent of the space: softer warm hues of pinks and earthy reds can create a light and cosy atmosphere whilst selecting the deeper hues of blues and greens can create a calm and moody space. Ensure you love the colour(s) before you make your final decision. As we know, colours can differ greatly due to lighting and surrounding colour, so make sure you

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sample your colours before you commit to a purchase. If you want to replicate the Flourish palette, I recommend testing a couple of key colours you initially gravitated towards and leave them up on your walls for two to three days to ensure the colour(s) work in your space and under different lighting conditions, both natural and artificial. You can also add some other colours from the palette for furnishings and decor items. For an autumnal bedroom look, bring more depth into the scheme by adding the gorgeous Dulux Murray Red to your bedroom walls with Clay Pipe Half and Discretion tones asninspiration for your bedlinen. ●

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Dulux Autumn Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Styling: Bree Leech Artwork – ‘Connor Ives C’ by Elsbeth Shaw via Studio Gallery. Dulux colurs used: Ceilings: Dulux White Dune Quarter Walls: Dulux Clay Pipe Half. Pictures: LISA COHEN

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“DIANELLA DOWNS” IS A LARGE GRAZING HOLDING (201.7 HA) EXTENSIVE LAND HOLDING HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE FERTILE SOILS IN THE HEART OF STRADBROKE CONSIDERABLE LAND HOLDING (147.1HA) IN THE HEART OF (144.6HA) OVERLOOKING BASS STRAIT IN LAKE REEVE • Located just 20 minutes’ drive from the City of STRADBROKE

• Set in a private secluded location with spectacular views of the “The island”, Gippsland Lakes, the Ninety Mile Beach/Bass Strait and the Village of Seaspray. • The considerable features of this home include a huge open space area (formal loungeroom, two dining areas and kitchen) taking advantage of the extensive views. • This area features a hand built stone fireplace and is adjacent to the fully enclosed undercover sunroom and extensive verandahs and patios • The master bedroom also takes advantage of the impressive views with a large ensuite and walk-in robe. • Two further bedrooms are a good size and feature built-in robes. • The large billiard room, located at the rear of the home, could be utilised for multiple purposes and is adjacent to the oversized double garage, which provides direct access to the residence. • The decked/patio area boasts a full sized outdoor swim spa and the residence is set in a substantial landscaped garden area. • To complete the extensive features of this remarkable property a large three bay machinery/boat/truck shed provides excellent storage.

• This property has several kilometres of ridgeline overlooking “The Island”, Gippsland Lakes, the Ninety Mile Beach/ Bass Strait and the Village of Seaspray. • 144.6ha (358 acres approximately) of grazing/ cropping land. • Includes a 99 year Agricultural Licence over neighbouring land. • Comfortable Manager’s residence features kitchen/living area, bathroom, three bedrooms and study, north facing timber deck, triple bay colorbond lock-up garage. • Three stand shearing shed. • Machinery shed including workshop. • Hayshed and kidding shed. • Excellent internal and boundary fencing (16 paddocks). • Central laneway and numerous shedding for shelter in each paddock. • Stock & Domestic Bore supplies every paddock via troughs. • Sheep and goat handling yard facilities.

• Total area of 93.03ha (230 acres approximately). • Suitable for grazing, cropping and lucerne growing. • All new fencing, both boundary and internal. • Stock & Domestic Bore on windmill with quality water reticulated to all paddocks. • Subdivided into eight paddocks with laneway access direct to cattle crush and loading ramp. • Old hay & machinery shed. • Land features improved pasture and full access via causeways.

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• 147.1ha (363 acres approximately) of grazing and cropping farming land • Located just 20 minutes’ drive from the City of Sale with road frontage. • Subdivided into four main paddocks. • Adjacent to 201.7ha of farming land (Lot 1 on PS525735X Giffard Road, Stradbroke). • Multiple suitable house sites.

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Managing personal time TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH Why is it that some people seem to be able to squeeze much more into their lives than others? After all there are 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week for all of us, but when you reflect on the achievements of people like Elon Musk, Richard Branson, Gandhi and Winston Churchill, you have to wonder how on earth they managed to squeeze so much in? I am not sure if there is a common theme amongst luminaries such as these, but in thinking about business leaders I have worked with, three key principles appear to apply: 1. Make time for themselves 2. Effective delegation 3. Laser-like focus It may seem paradoxical but many of those that achieve so much actually work fewer hours than the rest of us. This is because creative thought should not be exercised as a marathon but rather as a series of sprints with some downtime in between. In Alex Soojung-Kim Pang’s book Rest (Why you get more done when you work less), he presents a number of such examples such as Winston Churchill who “regarded his midday naps as essential for maintaining his mental balance, renewing his energy, and reviving his spirits”. The reason why having breaks is so beneficial may have something to do with the fact that when you allow your conscious self to take a break, your subconscious continues to

Creative thought should not be exercised as a marathon but rather as a series of sprints with some downtime in between. work on the problem. So, when you are focused on a particular activity for a significant amount of time, the answer does not occur during this period but instead pops up out of the blue when you are doing something else. Ever heard a boss say: “if you want something done properly, you have to do it yourself?” Whilst it may indeed appear to be quicker and easier for a more experienced person to do it themselves, by not delegating to a staff member a boss is missing out on an opportunity to create more time in their (work) life. In addition, not only is he or she depriving the employee of a chance to increase their own skills, they are also not taking advantage of a golden opportunity to demonstrate their trust

in that person to do the job. I am not suggesting that everything should be delegated away, but there is a general rule of thumb that states “if someone can do something 70 per cent as well as you, they should probably be doing it”. Ironically a key reason that many bosses do not invest the time to delegate effectively is that they are simply ‘too busy’ and so of course, the cycle continues. I love the following quote: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” – Buddha. So often we can get stuck and blame ourselves for failures of the past when in reality there is probably little that can be done about it.

The most important thing here is that we learn from our mistakes so as to avoid making them again next time round. This is neatly captured within Professor Carol Dweck’s view of a ‘growth mindset’ as described in her book Mindset. In a similar vein, how often do you hear people say something like “everything will be fine when…..” (the principle of “jam tomorrow” as espoused by a former of boss of mine) and hence get caught up in thinking about what might happen down the line instead of focusing on what can be done today. In reality, there is no future, it all depends upon how we act in the present so better to focus on this and make the most of it! Ian Ash is the managing director for OrgMent Business Solutions.

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Vax research in numbers By Cam Lucadou-Wells A gifted mathematician from Dandenong has been crunching numbers for world-leading research on Covid-19 vaccines in the UK. Dr Steven Kerr, formerly at Greenslopes Primary, Wooranna Park Primary and Lyndale Secondary College, is part of Edinburgh University’s highly influential EAVE II program of clinical experts and statisticians. He deals with the “maths and coding side of things”, he says. Dr Kerr was the lead author on a study of the incidence of dangerous brain blood clots in AstraZeneca recipients. He and his colleagues crunched the data on the world’s first mass population survey – 11.2 million people in the UK – on the issue. The paper stated that the risk of the blood clotting - cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) – was increased, but still rare. “It’s the most important research that I’ve ever done,” says the former quantum-gravity researcher. “It’s kind of weird – I wasn’t looking to get into epidemiology until a year ago.” He’d thought he was finished with academia until he saw an ad for statisticians to work on EAVE II. “It sounded interesting, it was something I could do and it could have tangible real world benefits.” EAVE II - Early Pandemic Evaluation and Enhanced Surveillance of Covid-19 - has influenced governments’ responses to the pandemic across the world. It was among the first to conclusively show Pfizer and AstraZeneca had reduced Covid hospitalisations. It has also been tracking the two vaccines’ significant “waning” effectiveness after 60-80 days, the impacts of long Covid and analysing the latest BA2 Omicron variant.

Dr Steven Kerr is part of a world-leading Covid research team. They also found fully vaccinated patients who suffered “breakthrough” Covid infections were mainly the immunocompromised. Dr Kerr said the university’s “seminal” research was due to its extraordinary, real-time

access to 5 million Scottish residents’ medical records due to the health emergency. Strict data security and privacy protocols are in force, he says. In December, researchers reacted swiftly to

the emergence of Covid’s Omicron variant as the dominant strain in the UK. They found it was significantly less likely to cause hospitalisations and deaths than the Delta strain. And that ‘booster doses’ offered only some short-lived protection against Omicron. Early results indicate that the latest Omicron strain BA2 is even less dangerous again, though among the “most infectious viruses that we have encountered”. Dr Kerr holds PhDs in quantum gravity physics and economics. He works three jobs including as a private-sector data scientist who looks at “machine learning”. In contrast to Covid research, his quantum gravity studies bear no real-world consequences, he says. “It’s too far beyond anything we have access to or that is relevant to us – even technologically. Which as a down-side. Dr Kerr was raised in Dandenong until he, his siblings and Scottish-born parents moved to Scotland when he was 13. While in Dandenong, he and his brother Stewart were part of the gifted students’ program at Lyndale Secondary College. “Even when I was in primary school, I was interested in physics – which is strange for a kid of that age. “I got a hand from my sister who gave me her high-school textbooks when I was at Wooranna Park.” Ever-curious, there was a brief flirtation with literature in his secondary college years. And he ventured into economics because he had some interesting ideas. “There’s always interesting questions to answer. “My approach to solving them is mathematical in nature – or by coding and analysis.”

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Nurturing musical talents By Jamie Salter Chairo Christian School is developing professional musicians through its thriving Pakenham campus music program. Chairo Pakenham boasts a variety of ensembles which includes symphonic winds, concert bands, big bands, string orchestras several choirs, flute ensembles, and brass ensembles. The school recently held its annual Music on the Lawn event on Friday 25 March where students finally received the opportunity to perform to members of the public. Music on the Lawn showcases all of the school’s orchestras, bands, ensembles and choirs. Head of music Kim Thomsen said the students have shown great resilience and dedication despite not being able to perform for the past two years. “We had about 600 people here and students from all the ensembles performing which was really lovely because they haven’t had many live performance opportunities,” she said. “We’ve got kids that never performed before and they did an exceptional job. “The community event had a great atmosphere, with food trucks and activities for children.” Ms Thomsen said music was an important

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tool to teach students about mentoring and self discipline. “It’s more about ability than age, there’s a cross pollination of age groups which is really unique,” she said. Students in the program have been heavily represented in the Melbourne Youth Orchestras (MYO) - a stepping stone to the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. “Our flagship of the school is the music department and we have very high achieving students,” she said. “The school prides itself on our music program which is quite young to be at the standard it is.” At 17 years old, Chairo student Jorja Withall is one of only three clarinettists in the state selected to be in the MYO and is the principal clarinet in the Cardinia Civic Concert Band. Student Ellen Mudford is also one of four French horn players in the MYO and principal horn in the Cardinia Civic Concert Band. Ms Thomsen said she was looking forward to the year ahead and witnessing both the students and public’s achievements. For more information, visit cardiniacivicconcertband.com.au/about/

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Cultural pride shines on By Eleanor Wilson With families from more than 60 different cultural backgrounds, Hampton Park Primary School was a sea of diversity for their Harmony Week celebrations on Thursday. The school held a Cultural Infusion Afternoon where students were invited to wear their traditional cultural clothing to “recognise and highlight the beauty of [the school’s] cultural diversity”. “The [children] were excited and proud to share their cultural dress and there was definite feeling of celebration around the school,” teacher Tamara Thompson said. “We had dances from New Zealand, Samoa, Sri Lanka, India and Greece, songs from Afghanistan and Samoa, as well a presentation about Iran. It was a lovely afternoon and our performers were excellent.” The cultural infusion afternoon closed off a busy week of celebrations for the school, which acknowledged the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence with classroom activities and colourful displays. Under the theme kindness culture, teachers and students discussed and promoted inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging through the school’s be a buddy, not a bully message. “All students worked hard within their year levels to create amazing displays to send a strong message that at Hampton Park Primary School we are kind, respectful and inclusive,” teacher Jenny Nguyen said. The activities are part of the school’s Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program, which teaches students about respectful relationships, gender differences and gender violence. The SEL Program was implemented into Victorian schools in response to the 2015 Royal Commission into Family Violence. “We do our SEL sessions every Monday, and that feeds into their learning for the whole week,” Ms Nguyen said.

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Sophia representing her Afghan culture for Hampton Park Primary School’s Cultural Infusion Afternoon. Pictures: SHILPA SANGHANI

Hayda, Marwah and Mama Anna depict the diversity of Hampton Park.

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Harmony unites Hillsmeade By Jonty Ralphsmith Hillsmeade Primary School’s Harmony Week celebrations culminated in a powerful assembly on Friday afternoon. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s multiculturalism and the integration of migrants into the community. It is underpinned by inclusivity, respect and belonging for all, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds Students at the school in Narre Warren South watched a Bollywood performance and celebrated their diversity by the waving of flags. Each student was given a blank flag on Harmony Day, Monday 28 March, and coloured it in throughout the week with the colours of their country of heritage. The exercise showed students the crosssection of cultures they mix with everyday to reinforce the sentiment of conclusion highlighted by the event. Each day the students were engaged in various ways to different cultures. Staff members wearing orange intro24 STAR NEWS

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duced the idea of acceptance to the school community and multicultural pre-bell music strengthened the message before the Bollywood performance visually excited the cohort. At the school’s breakfast club, Punjabi cookies and seaweed snacks were among the food on offer to broaden the students’ understanding on typical breakfast foods. Head of wellbeing and youth connections at the school, Todd Caldwell and Rana Davidson, organised the week and Mr Caldwell believed it was positively received by the students. “There’s been a really good energy across the week,” he said. “We’ve implanted Harmony Day dialogue in the classes which opened up discussions with students about connecting with different cultures that they previously had not connected with.” “That has created a positive environment in classrooms.” Another highlight was a visit from Melbourne City Football Club on Harmony Day,

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Eagles eye off Southern By David Nagel “That’s what you can expect from the Beaconsfield Football Club…you’ll never get an easy game against us.” The words of Beaconsfield coach Mick Fogarty should be printed on the door mat at Holm Park Reserve as the Eagles prepare to swing open those doors for their inaugural match in the Eastern Football Netball League (EFNL). This Saturday the Eagles not only open their doors, but open the page on an exciting new chapter in their history when they welcome Wantirna South for a mouth-watering Division One opener. After a Covid-interrupted three years in AFL Outer East, the Eagles are ready to bunker down and create a long and fulfilling history in one of the best metropolitan competitions in Victoria. Fogarty, a well-known figure in the EFNL through his time at Noble Park, can’t wait to be the new kid on the block this time around. “We come in unknown to the other sides, which is great, and we look forward to the challenge of being in the Eastern competition,” Fogarty said. “It’s going to grow our football club over so many years, it’s a stable competition with a great history. “Full credit to Outer East, they were open and professional in their dealings with our club, but going to Eastern provides our kids with an opportunity to play in one of the best comps in the state. “I think it’s wonderful for Beaconsfield to join the Eastern footy league and hopefully compete well in our first year in division one.” Beaconsfield is following the steps of its arch rival and closest neighbour Berwick, who played its first season in the top-flight of the EFNL - Premier Division – last year. Beaconsfield played eight games in Outer East last season, finishing top of the ladder with a perfect undefeated record.

Beaconsfield coach Mick Fogarty can’t wait to be the new kid on the block in Eastern Division One this season. 236627 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS But three players who helped trigger that dominance, Nick Battle, Jamie Plumridge and Brandon White, have since left the club and transferred across to Mornington Peninsula league club Devon Meadows. “It’s obviously disappointing to lose quality players from your side,” Fogarty said. “We had a vision last year as to where we wanted to take the club and that included going to Eastern, and those guys were part of the discussion on why we thought we could be competitive. “Clubs work hard to satisfy player’s needs, but when clubs go above and beyond what we can offer…these days the boys take it. “But everyone is replaceable, we move on, the simple fact is those boys are not part of our footy club anymore.” The Eagles may have found an instant replacement for Battle, with Declan Everett a highly-skilled and hard-running midfielder from Wodonga Raiders who possesses great speed out of stoppage. Tanner Stanton makes the move back from

Garfield, and will provide leadership and quality ball use off half back, while Casey Thompson is a key position defender who never gives up without a fight. And Fogarty is excited by a wave of youngsters that are adapting well to the senior way of life. “The kids that are coming through we’re really excited about,” Fogarty said. “They’ve come up through the under 19s and have played all the games through the preseason and have adjusted well to the level. “Sam Mackinder, Jack Cameron, Michael Cameron, that’s just to name a few, and Declan Curran played four senior games last year and will naturally improve as well. “Then there’s Sam Cachia, there’s about five or six boys that have come in and adjusted really well to what senior football is all about.” Fogarty is not concerned about a lack of knowledge about his future opponents, with technology, and his experience in the EFNL expected to hold him in good stead. “The beauty of the video and statistical data that we have today is that it provides accessibility and gives you a greater insight into how clubs are playing their football,” Fogarty said. “In the past I’ve used forward scouts to assess teams that we are playing the next week, but too much information can sometimes provide an overload. “I’ve got a little knowledge on some of the teams that we’re taking on and an understanding of how the competition is run. “But, at the end of the day, it’s a massive challenge and we’re embracing that challenge full on.” Fogarty says, after 25 years of coaching, the hunger to still improve his craft is still burning strong today. “I stopped playing footy at 38, and I knew it was time, but right now I’ve still got the fire in the belly and new challenges like this really excite me,” he said. “I’ve still got the fire in the belly and when

that fire starts to burn out that’s when I’ll know its time.” So, what can we expect from the Eagles this season, relating to game style? “Last year we really hurt teams on turnover, that’s our DNA, and we really pride on ourselves on that style of game,” Fogarty said. “Going on last year, there wasn’t much between the teams from first to seventh, those teams will be in games longer, where last year we ran over the top of a few. “We’ll need to fully concentrate and produce our best footy for longer.” Fogarty has one last promise for Beaconsfield supporters this year. “We’ll be difficult to play against, we’ll pressure at the contest, neutralise things and go again,” he said. “That’s what you can expect from the Beaconsfield Football Club…you’ll never get an easy game against us.” BEACONSFIELD AT A GLANCE 2021 PLAYED IN: AFL Outer East Premier Division FINISHED: 1st (8 wins, no losses) LEADING GOAL-KICKER: Jake Bowd (20) 2022 INS: Declan Everett (Wodonga Raiders), Tanner Stanton (Garfield), Joshua Huizing (Kingborough). 2022 OUTS: Anthony Johnston (Belgrave), William Hamilton (Belgrave), Brandon White (Devon Meadows), Nick Battle (Devon Meadows), Jamie Plumridge (Devon Meadows), Joshua Mounter (Sturt), Sean Dwyer (Lang Lang), Connor Olsson (Hampton Park), Ethan Damato (Berwick Springs), Tom McKenna (Mazenod OC). 2021 EFNL DIV 1 LADDER: Park Orchards 40, (Promoted to Premier), East Ringwood 36, Mooroolbark 32, Croydon 28, Montrose 24, Mitcham 20, Wantirna South 16, Bayswater 12, Lilydale 8, Upper Ferntree Gully 4. BEACONSFIELD’S FIRST FIVE: Wantirna South (Home), Mooroolbark (Away), Bayswater (H), East Ringwood (A), Montrose (H).

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Memorable and special flag for a Bloods fan favourite By Tyler Lewis Jordy Wyatt’s success for Springvale South brought a smile to a lot of faces this year. Wyatt has played cricket at Drouin, CaseySouth Melbourne and is now a Turf 1 premiership player at the Bloods. And on Saturday it was evident he is a fan favourite from all aforementioned clubs, when every crunching blow off his bat resulted in an erupting roar from a selection of fans at Alex Nelson Reserve. Wyatt stopped playing cricket after the 2019/20 season for Casey-South Melbourne and had no intention of playing this summer. “It was good to have a bit of a break and get the love for cricket back again,” Wyatt said back in January after his 124 not out against Berwick. “I wasn’t meant to be playing cricket at all, I was meant to be getting shoulder surgery in November, I am on the waiting list for it. “It has been delayed because of Covid, so I ended up getting a call, they (Springvale South) asked if I wanted to play and I said ‘I’ll call my surgeon and make sure before I confirm, but it sounds good’.” For someone that didn’t have a desire to play at the commencement of the season, in the aftermath of his premiership Wyatt revealed it was a ‘special’ win over Buckley Ridges. “It was very special,” he said. “Especially seeing the guys that had been through a number of losses, to get the win for those guys, it was special for me but to see the smiles on their faces and tears in their eyes, it was just so special to see. “I won one at Drouin in 2014/15 and a heap in juniors, they’re cool, but winning a senior flag, there is nothing better. “I said that to someone yesterday, I was ac28 STAR NEWS

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“It doesn’t matter to her whether we won, lost, I made runs or I failed...she doesn’t care.” Daughter Peyton was a great driver and leveller for Jordy Wyatt this season. 274009 Picture: ROB CAREW tually not going to play cricket, and I’ve gone and had the most fun I have had in my time playing senior cricket, I have played without stress, without that fear of being dropped, fear of pressure, I have just really enjoyed it. “I was just saying to Sarah – my partner – it is going to feel weird not going down to training on Thursday night.” The dashing right-hander has always had all the shots in the book, but his clarity at the crease was noticeable this season. And it has come as a result of work behind the scenes. “I actually have done a lot of work with a psychologist and my focus has never been better with watching the ball,” he said.

“I put it down to a lot of that, being in a really good head space mentally because of all the work I am putting in off the field behind the scenes I guess, I think that has been a key to my focus when batting and my clarity. “I have actually really enjoyed the onedayers, I got the opportunity to bat every week and I think that is something that has benefitted me. “Being able to score runs, you get confidence and take that into the next week.” While all cricket teams have energy in the field, it seems whenever the Bloods get a wicket there is certainly some extra carry-on, and Wyatt has put that down to the boys celebrating each other.

“We get along really well, I think I mentioned it back in January, we celebrate each other’s individual wins,” he said. “I think that is a really important for a cricket side, or any sporting side, if you can celebrate your teammate’s wins as much as your own you’re going to have a really good season. “It was without even any focus really, we just have a really good bunch of guys that get along well, we all celebrated one-another and what they achieved throughout the year, which I think is great.” Wyatt’s daughter Peyton was right among the premiership celebrations on Saturday afternoon, and as he and his partner are expecting another child this week. Wyatt revealed that his partner and daughter has been a crucial motivator in him in all facets of life. “Oh mate… I guess having a young daughter that thinks the world of me makes things a lit bit easier,” he said. “Either way whether you go home with a loss or a win, even if you failed, they are going to love you no matter what, they don’t care on a game day. “They just love you and want to be around you, being able to win it and I guess you get home, no matter what. “For me Peyton thinks the world of me, it doesn’t matter to her whether we won, lost, I made runs or I failed. She doesn’t care, it makes it a bit more special that you’re always going to be seen in that light by your loved ones.” Wyatt’s match-defining 59 from 64 balls in Saturday’s grand final capped off a stunning season that included 543 runs at 49.4, four half centuries, one century, a Team of the Year selection and not a single score below double-figures. berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au

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Demons off to a flyer By Tyler Lewis Casey Demons have started the 2022 VFL season in some style, dismantling the Sandringham Zebras. In warm conditions on Sunday at Casey Fields, the Demons compiled a 17 goal to six blitz after quarter-time, to run out 21.13 (139) to 8.9 (57) victors. The Demons 82-point thumping of the Zebras is the first time the two sides have played since 2019. The Casey outfit led at every change, but put the foot down after having a 13-point buffer after the first stanza. Casey kicked seven goals to three in the second term, five to one in the third and five to two in the final period of play to complete the early season percentage booster. The goal-kicking was a big point of difference between the two sides, with not only the Dees having nine individual goal-kickers, with four of those multiple, but with the way in which Casey had its 34 shots on goal. Quite rarely did the Demons have immense pressure, which force rushed shots, whereas the Zebras weren’t as luxurious to such opportunities. The Demons dominated in every aspect of the game, but particularly in disposals. Casey accumulated a whopping 362 disposals (236 kicks, 126 handballs), 57 more than the Zebras. Melbourne-listed utility Mitch Brown raised his hand for AFL selection, with seven majors from his 10 shots on goal. Brown took 14 marks in a day out that will undoubtedly secure him the three JJ Liston Medal votes. Corey Ellison was solid in his new role down back, while the ever-reliable Jimmy Munro led the ground for disposals with 30, to go with his characteristic seven tackles. Captain Mitch White also had an impressive day out, with 21 disposals and two goals. Casey has another home game in round two this week, as it hosts Essendon at Casey Fields on Saturday from 3:05pm. The Demons also have a major pregame function set to take place, with reigning Jock McHale Medallist Simon Goodwin set to be a guest speaker.

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Doveton’s new nest By Lachlan Mitchell That new car smell might be making its way to the Doveton change room this season. A new playing-coach, new division and a new league are all features of Doveton in 2022. Michael Cardamone has taken the reins at Doveton and expects big things from his side this year as it makes the switch across from Outer East to division two of the Southern Football Netball League.. “It’s all tracking along nicely, we have finished all our practice games now, we had three good games and are looking forward to round one,” Cardamone said. The Doves are looking forward to seeing the next generation of players coming through, as well as more seasoned players helping with leadership. “Some of the young kids, and we have six or seven new recruits. Dylan Chapman we reckon he is going to be one of the better ruckman, so we are excited to see him play,” Cardamone said.

The year will be Doveton’s first season in the Southern competition after leaving AFL Outer East. The Mighty Doves have said that long-term success was of paramount importance and the catalyst for move. The extended break has really invigorated the team with an eagerness to play. “We haven’t played for nine or 10 months now....if you’re not getting excited now, you probably never are,” Cardamone said. “We have a game plan that we think is going to hold up. We have been practising for three months so hopefully that side of things works for us.” Doveton will enter the competition in division two and will be hoping to feature in the top division next year. “I have had to implement what works for us. I played in the Eastern Football League and I have had to bring in some of the stuff I have learnt from that,” Cardamone said. “Hopefully that holds up in the Southern

Football League.” Cardamone is no stranger to the big time, kicking 626 goals in 284 games in the Eastern League. The gun forward played with Blackburn, Forest Hill, Coldstream and Aquinas Old Collegians. “I’m a little bit older, but I’m going to make sure I do the right rehab and make sure I get up each week,” he said. “And if my leadership can make sure that the young guys can get through that’s all that matters.” Doveton has recruited with a mix of youth and experience to make sure that the side’s future is in good hands. “I get excited working with the young kids and all the youth coming through,” Cardamone said. “It’s all about seeing the smiles on the young kids and seeing them singing the song at the end of the game.” Doveton’s round one clash comes against Hampton Park at Robinson’s Reserve on April 2.

Big guns fire on grand final day in BDTA A huge summer of tennis came to a thrilling conclusion on the weekend with grand finals being played in the Berwick District Tennis Association (BDTA). The Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre (PRTC) came alive as players from right across the region enjoyed the thrill and atmosphere of the biggest day of the season. Beaconsfield Blue won the prestigious Rob Osborne Shield, while Tooradin’s Section-16 team were very proud to hold the Bill Kucks Shield. Grand Final Results Saturday Osborne Shield Beaconsfield Blue 2 4:29 v Harkaway 1 2:20. Rubbers 1 Berwick Blue 1 3:40 v Harkaway 2 5:46. Rubbers 2 Cranbourne 2 4:31 v Bunyip 1 2:18. Rubbers 3 Harkaway 0 0:8 v Pakenham 3 6:36. Rubbers 4 Officer 1 3:37 v Beaconsfield Red 2 5:46. Rubbers 5 Pakenham 3 6:36 v Officer 0 0:11. Section 1 Narre Warren North 5:38 v Sandhurst 3:33.

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Section 5 Cranbourne 5:36 v Narre Warren North 2:31. Section 6 Beaconsfield 5:36 v Cranbourne 3:35. Section 7 Cranbourne 8:49 v Clyde 0:22. Section 8 Officer 4:37 v Lang Lang 4:36. Sunday Section 9 Narre Warren 6:41 v Beaconsfield 2:22. Section 10 Berwick 8:49 v Tooradin 0:18. Section 11 Berwick Blue 5:44 v Cranbourne 3:35. Section 12 Officer Blue 5:42 v Berwick 3:32. Section 13 Narre Warren 7:48 v Berwick Blue 0:21. Section 14-Doubles Clyde 2:24 v Narre Warren 4:30. Section 15-Doubles Upper Beaconsfield 6:36 v Narre Warren 0:7. Section 16-Doubles (4-team section) Tooradin 6:36 (Bill Kucks Shield winners) v Officer 0:11.

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Swans one step from glory By Tyler Lewis Casey-South Melbourne is one win away from breaking a 54-season drought. The Swans have won three premierships – 1952/53, ‘59/60 and ‘67/68 – and is just 100 overs away from adding a fourth. The meteoric rise of the Swans has been mesmerising, considering since it became Casey-South Melbourne in 2006/07, the Swans have made finals on three occasions before this summer. In fact, the Swans have won as many games in a row as they have ever won in a season as Casey-South Melbourne. Will Carr’s men recorded their ninth successive win over Richmond – the last team it lost to – to secure a grand final berth at the weekend. With the return of Ashley Chandrasinghe (22 off 37), he and Luke Manders (67 off 107) were straight back into their usual work, adding 44 before the loss of a wicket. Besides Manders, the Swans battled to have a player capitalise on a start. Harrish Kannan (18), Dev Pollock (15), Luke Shelton (26) and Ruwantha Kellapotha (13) all managed to get in, but none were able to go on, as the Swans posted 192. Admittedly, Carr was a bit displeased the Swans were unable to reach 200. “I mean we would’ve preferred to have a two in front of the number,” he said. “We felt 190 odd was a total our bowlers could defend if we bowled well as a unit and were supported well in the field. “We felt we had enough to still stick to the game plan, and the guys executed accordingly. “That was the message (at the break), nothing changes for us with the ball, we identified a couple of key wickets in there side. We felt if we could keep them under control, that it would have a bigger impact on them. “It was about keeping things pretty simple and basic.” The Tigers have a similar game plan in a batting sense as the Swans, get off to a wicketless start before cashing in with some hitters later on. Young Richmond pair Shobit Singh – a former Swan – and Yash Pednekar – a product out of the DDCA – have been a platform-setting pair consistently throughout the year, and the price of their respective wickets is always high. But, as he has all summer, Nathan Lambden collected an early wicket to give the Swans some early hope. He snared Singh (16 off 33) to bring in the dashing Jake Fraser-McGurk. As 35 other batters have this year, FraserMcGurk departed as a result of the control from Kellapotha. The young Victorian’s fiery departure sparked a flurry of wickets for Kellapotha and

He has done it again! Kellapotha has claimed a bag to guide the Swans to the big dance. 259762 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS Casey-South Melbourne, as the Tigers swiftly went from 1/47 to 8/114. Kellapotha – quite comfortably the story of the season – collected another handful of wickets at a low cost, capturing 4/32 off 8.5. The crafty leg-spinner now has accumulated 36 wickets at 15.08, with an economy of 3.38 – even more astonishing when considered he rarely comes on to bowl with no wickets on the board. And while Carr is continuously impressed, proud, and in awe of Kellapotha, he is never surprised. “Not overly surprised, he was just terrific again,” he said. “He challenged, he asked questions every ball, he has got all the tricks. “He is going to keep batters guessing as to what is coming down at them… it is one thing to be able to play it, but it’s another to be able to score off it. “I think it needs to be said that with the bowling around him, it allows him to do what he does. “He is well supported, we bowl well in partnerships; whether it be Shelton at the other end, Lambden, Fry, (Devlin) Webby or Sperlo (Lachie Sperling), everyone else is executing their roles which allows Kellapotha to do what he does. “I am not surprised, but he is just so well supported at the same time.”

Kellapotha’s performance spun the Swans into the grand final, dismissing the Tigers for 136 in the 39th over. The reigning Wookey Medallist is arguably the most important player on the ground this week, and while he has a big role, Carr is not only backing him, but is backing the bowlers around him. “I think he will handle the pressure fine, he is an experienced player,” he said. “He has played first-class cricket in Sri Lanka, he has been a pro in the local competitions for a long time. “Expectations (to perform) have always been there, so I think he soaked up the atmosphere and the experience of playing in a final. “He will be fine, no worries there.” The Swans will now tackle the might of Carlton in the Vic Premier Cricket grand final, and strangely enough, are yet to play each other in season 2021/22 season. With 18 teams in the Premier Cricket competition, and a delayed start, the Swans and the Blues fixture was thrown out the window, resulting in a bit more intrigue heading into Saturday’s match. “Their players have been around a bit, they’re experienced, we probably know more about them then they know about us – for whatever that’s worth,” he said. “They will know something about our players, first hand with the (Vic) Second XI stuff,

Jackson Fry will play a key role with the new ball this week. 259762 they’ll know bits and pieces, but certainly we probably know and have seen a bit more about them then they have of our guys. “We just approach it like we would any other game, we look after what we can control. “By executing what we can do, hopefully we give ourselves the best chance.” GRAND FINAL Casey-South Melbourne v Carlton at The Albert Ground 10:30am CASEY-SOUTH MELBOURNE RECORD SEASON POSITION WINS 2006/07 9 5 2007/08 17 3 2008/09 17 1 2009/10 4 9 2010/11 4 9 2011/12 10 7 2012/13 13 7 2013/14 15 5 2014/15 18 2 2015/16 15 5 2016/17 6 9 2017/18 17 2 2018/19 9 8 2019/20 15 3 2020/21 15 4 2021/22 GF 12

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Exciting times as softball champions to be decided CASEY SOFTBALL The first weekend of finals in the Casey Softball Association (CSA) did not disappoint with the Under-16 fully loaded preliminary final an absolute cracker. Both Cobras U16D and Doveton Rebels started strongly with just one run in it heading towards the end of the game. Rebels held strong and batted in eight runs in the finals innings to win a high scoring thriller 19-16. Rebels now go into the grand final next Saturday against Cobras Maroon. The Social Women’s first semi-final was a top-of-the-table clash between Berwick Geronimo (1) and Narre Warren Penguins (2). Penguins batted first and came out all guns blazing, capitalising on Geronimo errors and were up 8-2 at the bottom of the second innings. Geronimo finally got its game going and scored eight runs to three in the next three innings. But it was not quite enough to claw back the big lead…the Penguins winning 11-10. The second semi-final was between Berwick Chickasaw and MVP. 30 STAR NEWS

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There are exciting times ahead at Casey Softball with grand final Saturday looming Picture: ROB CAREW large. 233828 Another exciting game saw Chickasaw start strong, going through their batting line up in the first innings, scoring 12-6. MVPs called on all their experience to fight back but Chickasaw stayed strong to win 1914 and put MVP out of this year’s finals race.

The second of the three-game Open Men’s final series between Cobras and Cranbourne was played out late on Saturday afternoon. Both teams started pretty evenly, but Cobras switched into second gear and batted away. Cobras ended up with a comfortable 20-9 win. With a draw in the first game last week, it’s all set up for a thrilling decider this Saturday. Open Women fully loaded was the last final of the day and saw the two Berwick teams - Cheyenne and Comanche - play each other. Comanche took the upper hand early with a 10-3 first innings advantage. Cheyenne challenged but couldn’t hold off the strong batting Comanche, who won their way through to the grand final next week against Doveton Renegade with a 23-13 win. The highlight of the day was the Casey Masters Invitational, under lights. The game didn’t disappoint with lots of big hits, great fielding…as well as fielding errors, falls and strike outs, which gave us all

lots of laughs. Players were fined for being struck out, and dropping easy catches. They could also pay to bat using a batting tee, and pay for a young player to run for you. All of these fines were donated to the Good Friday Appeal. The final score was Ethan’s Has-Beens 17 defeating Alex’s Relics 6. Best on ground as voted by the umpires was Nigel Greer. Sunday saw one more game with the Social Women playing off for a place in the Grand Final. Again, two Berwick teams, Chickasaw and Geronimo, played each other. Geronimo wasn’t going to start slowly two days in a row and had a healthy 14-7 lead after three innings. Chickasaw showed some fight in the fourth innings but Geronimo were too strong winning 23-13. Come along this Saturday for all of the grand finals with the Open Women to finish the day under lights at 6.30pm. -Joanne Haines berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au