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Harvey lends a helping paw By Marcus Uhe
Oliver, Valen, Emily and Mary from Cranbourne Primary School with the school’s therapy dog, Harvey. 284636
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There’s a new staff member at Cranbourne Primary School this year, with a special portfolio of engagement, connectiveness and trauma support. But unlike many of his colleagues, he doesn’t teach any classes, write report cards or hand out grades. Eight-month old Groodle, Harvey is the school’s therapy dog, and he’s quickly become a favourite of the students, helping to improve attendance numbers and regulate the behaviour of the students at the school. Story page 8
Jail for PSO biter By Marcus Uhe Former Hampton Park and Cranbourne resident Scott Delaney has been jailed over an attack on Protective Service Officers (PSO) and security guards in Melbourne’s CBD last year. The 33-year-old, who was on bail and serving a community corrections order at the time of offending, bit two PSOs and a security guard, and kicked another security guard in the chest in the early hours of Wednesday 10 November, Victorian County Court Judge Michael Tinney said. The court heard the guards, who were patrolling a nearby venue, were attempting to
calm Delaney after he became involved in a verbal altercation with road workers at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Lane. Delaney then abused the guards and told them he was going to “smash” them, before they chased him away from the venue onto Elizabeth Street. When they attempted to return to the footpath, Delaney “charged” at one guard “with what was obviously the makings of a haymaker punch”, Judge Tinney said, but was tackled by a road worker before reaching him. Upon being released, Delaney sprayed the security guards with beer before being taken to the ground again by another civilian, biting
and kicking the guards in the process. Three PSOs arrived during the altercation and began attempting to calm Delaney down, who was “voicing various racial abuse and some pretty disgusting and unpleasant taunts,” such as “bite that person’s nose off or rape that person’s mum or sister,” Judge Tinney said. While resisting being handcuffed, Delaney bit two PSOs on the hand. Delaney pled guilty in the County Court on Tuesday 31 May to two charges of recklessly causing injury, one charge each of affray, assaulting an emergency worker, and resisting an emergency worker.
The guard and the PSO, whose skin was broken due to the bites, sought medical treatment for their wounds to prevent infection. The PSO also sought “advice as to alterations to his lifestyle in the window of infection until given the all clear,” Judge Tinney said. The victims did not provide impact statements as there was no indication of their injuries having a long-term impact. Delaney’s guilty plea was accepted as a display of remorse by the Judge, who described the attack as “belligerent, unpredictable and aggressive”. Continued page 2
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Driver is airlifted after truck collision By Marcus Uhe A 40-year-old man from Seddon was airlifted to the Alfred hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a truck on the Westernport Highway in Lyndhurst on Friday 3 June. Police say the man and a 46-year-old Cranbourne woman were travelling east in a Mercedes, along Thompsons Road when they collided with a truck which was travelling north on the highway at roughly 1.50am. Ambulance Victoria said the man suffered a head injury after he was trapped in the vehicle “for some time” while the Cranbourne woman was taken by road to hospital with a pelvis injury in a stable condition. The truck driver, a 59-year-old man from Cranbourne, was not injured and stopped at the scene, police say. The Seddon man, who was driving the Mercedes, is expected to be interviewed in relation to the collision.
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Jailed for biting PSOs From page 1 In mitigation, Judge Tinney implored Delaney to continue to take his prescribed epilepsy medication and “completely abstain” from illegal drug use, as drugs and alcohol proved to be “very significant causative factor” in the charge of recklessly causing injury to the PSO. “If you keep using illegal drugs it is plain you will continue to come before the courts as you have so frequently in the last few years,” Judge Tinney said. “You will have almost no prospects of rehabilitation if you keep using drugs of dependence. “I am confident you would not have been behaving in such a way had you not been significantly affected by drugs and by alcohol.” On Wednesday 1 June Delaney was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for recklessly causing injury to the PSO and three months for the same charge involving the security guard. Six months is the mandatory minimum period of imprisonment for the charge relating to the PSO, Judge Tinney said. “Biting an emergency worker who was trying to calm and then restrain you, it is just not on,” the Judge said. “They must be respected and they must be protected. The Courts must protect them.“ The total effective sentence was 12 months’ imprisonment with a six month non-parole period, however, with 203 days already served in custody, Judge Tinney declared Delaney had served his non-parole period.
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Cox’s clocks keep ticking By Marcus Uhe When John Cox said goodbye to his wife of 58 years, Jean, two years ago, he found himself in what described as a dilemma. The former electrician spent years caring for her in their Lyndhurst home before moving her to a nursing home in her final days where she could access round-the-clock care. He found solace in his workshop garage where it was suggested he make a clock for a friend. Two years later, the 84-year-old hasn’t looked back. “I’d never touched a clock in my life until I started,” Mr Cox said. Using recycled and discarded wood found on nature strips and around town, from old cupboards, chairs and abandoned DIY projects, the great-grandfather turns trash into treasure in his workshop, with rock and jazz music accompanying him as he works, punctuated by the roar of power tools. The installation of a battery-powered quartz mechanism, which keeps perfect time, is the key, according to Mr Cox. Upon their completion, he takes them to markets at Akoonah Park, The Gully in Ferntree Gully and Chelsea. “I think the best thing is the market,” Mr Cox said. “I love meeting people. Even if I don’t sell a clock I love seeing all the people.” His love for woodwork extends to other projects around the house, including a bird box in his backyard, a lazy Susan, tables and chairs. There’s even a table made from an old chair. He believes the expensive manufacturing costs of circular, round objects, which can balloon due to the equipment required, pushes customers towards his creations, which are not as costly, and also ensure support for a local talent. When he’s not working away on his time pieces, he volunteers at Cranbourne charity Backpacks 4 Vic Kids, where he also ran a stall at their first pop-up market last month. “I’ve been a volunteer for them since Christmas and I love every minute of it,” he said.
John Cox’s clock that takes pride of place in his garage workshop. 284637
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Mr Cox turned a discarded chopping board into a timepiece. 284637
Flu case numbers are soaring in the City of Casey Residents in the City of Casey are being encouraged to protect themselves against the flu as new data paints the Victorian LGA as an influenza hot spot. Casey has recorded the highest number of flu cases so far this year in Victoria, with 1373 lab confirmed cases as of Friday 3 June. Influenza cases are also high in Greater Geelong with 941 cases and Wyndham with 705 cases, while fellow south eastern LGAs, Cardinia and Greater Dandenong, have recorded 326 and 240 cases this year, respectively. As of Friday 3 June there have been a total of 18,964 flu cases throughout Victoria this year, according to the Department of Health. This is compared to just 110 cases last year and 4792 in 2020. Prior to the pandemic, Victoria recorded 69,599 influenza infections in 2019 - the country’s worst flu season on record - and 11,622 infections in 2018.
On Wednesday 2 June, it was announced Victorians would be eligible for a free flu shot under a $33 million State Government program aimed at stifling peaking flu cases. “This will be the first time in two years that we will face a real flu season – we need all Victorians to roll up their sleeves and help protect their loved ones and our health system by getting vaccinated.” Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley said. Australian Medical Association vice president Dr Chris Moy said Australians needed to avoid being complacent this flu season. “The history of flus is that after light flu seasons, we get a really bad one, and certainly we haven’t had one for the last two seasons, so we’ll get some characteristics about it,“ he told ABC Breakfast earlier in the week. Free flu vaccines are available at pharmacies and GP clinics, with nearly two million Victorians rolling up their sleeves to receive the jab as of Monday 30 May.
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself! I have a wicked sense of humour. What do you love about what you do? I love to see those less fortunate than myself gain from something I do. Who is the best person you’ve worked with? My husband. What would your last meal be? Rack of lamb with vegetables. What is your most memorable moment? Climbing Machu Piccu. What event past or present would you like to witness? Animal migration in Africa. Which one guest, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner? Melvin Jones, founder of the Lions Organisation. What are you currently listening to, watching or reading? Stay Close series on Netflix. If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook? Pork curry. Where is your dream holiday destination? Africa. What were you like as a kid? Quiet, shy; a tomboy. What was your first job? Bookkeeping clerk in an accountant’s office What are the three most used apps on your phone? WhatsApp, Facebook, MyLion. What’s one question that you have always wanted answered? Who invented poverty?
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Queen Elizabeth II was born on the 21st of April 1926 at 2:40am. The future monarch was born at 17 Bruton Street, Mayfair which was the home of her grandparents. Royal lovers have been flocking to the famous address which has now been converted to a Cantonese restaurant called Hakkasan.
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The Queen is the only person in the UK allowed to drive without a licence. She learnt to drive during her time in the army in World War II, and was often spotted taking herself for joyrides in her Range Rover or Jaguar.
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The longest serving Monarch of the Commonwealth is also very tech savvy. Queen Elizabeth II sent her first email in 1976 and posted her first Instagram post in 2019. Although she is still a traditionalist as she receives over 300 letters a day.
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Car-sale scam alert By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Cranbourne North fraudster has been jailed over an elaborate $940,000 scamming of car dealers and private customers. Monawar Haidarie, 25, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to multiple counts of obtaining property by deception, making false documents and knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime. In a “sophisticated”, “persistent” and “planned” series of cons in 2020, Haidarie ‘sold’ vehicles such as Toyota Prados and Landcruisers that he’d spotted in online ads, Judge Nola Karapanagiotidis outlined in sentencing on 3 June. He duped buyers using false ads as well as fake aliases, IDs, rego extracts, bank statements, tax statements and sales contracts. According to an accepted prosecution summary, buyers paid him up to $110,000 per car
but he didn’t deliver the vehicles. Haidarie used some of the ill-begotten proceeds to buy other vehicles. Two car dealers stated to the court that they wrote off their losses – up to $203,000 - due to their insurers refusing to cover their claims. Other victims – whose identifications were falsely used - told of the worrying hit to their reputations. Judge Karapanagiotidis noted that at the time Haidarie’s tiling business was failing during the pandemic. He turned to methamphetamine abuse and problem gambling, though this was “not an excuse”. The judge noted his untreated post-traumatic stress from a violent, war-afflicted childhood as a Hazara in Afghanistan, and his youthfulness. He’d seen violence that no child should see
– such as people “blown to pieces” in shopping centres at age five. His mental scars would make his time in custody more onerous, the judge found. Judge Karapanagiotidis said Haidarie was initially not “full and frank” with police. He’d since reflected and pleaded guilty, indicating some remorse. His “relatively limited” criminal history at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court included dishonesty offences. He’d completed two CCOs but never been offered therapeutic-based sentences. Haidarie was jailed for up to three-anda-half years with a non-parole period of two years and three months. For several charges, he was sentenced as a continuing criminal enterprise offender. His term includes 541 days in pre-sentence detention.
Bunjil Place to welcome Archibald Prize Australia’s most prestigious art award is making an exclusive appearance in the south-east later this year. Bunjil Place will exhibit The 2022 Archibald Prize between Saturday 3 September and Sunday 16 October, along with around 50 other esteemed Archibald Prize finalists and submissions. The Narre Warren entertainment and culture space is the first stop and exclusive Victorian venue on the Archibald Prize’s regional tour, which will then make its way to galleries throughout the country. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said it was a great honour to have Australia’s most prestigious prize on display at the world-class Bunjil Place Gallery. “This internationally renowned art prize will draw many visitors to the City of Casey, and we can’t wait to put on our own display showing the vibrancy, culture and creative experiences that makes Bunjil Place and its surrounds a premium destination,” she said. “We hope visiting art lovers will explore the Bunjil Place entertainment precinct as well as adventuring to neighbouring spaces and places, foodie destinations, botanic gardens and parklands while they are here.” The display at Bunjil Place Gallery will feature the notable Packing Room Prize winner Claus Stangl with his portrait of director, writer, actor and producer Taika Waititi alongside 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas with his portrait of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, titled Moby Dickens. The Archibald Prize is seen as Australia’s oldest and most prestigious portrait prize, awarded by trustees of the Art Gallery of New South Wales for “the best portrait, preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in Art, Letters, Science or Politics.” Tickets go on sale from Monday 18 July. Join the waitlist to secure the best tickets before they go on general sale. For further information visit bunjilplace.com.au
2022 Archibald Prize winner Moby Dickens by Blak Douglas.
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Station entry open The revamped Hallam railway station’s second entrance is now open. It means commuters can now access the elevated station’s platforms from either side of Hallam Road. The new station was part of a project removing the Hallam Road level crossing – the site of 11 near-misses involving pedestrians and vehicles in the past decade. It includes longer platforms to cater for new high-capacity trains, as well as a new station forecourt and waiting area. Works are continuing on the southern car park, a Parkiteer bike cage, landscaping and a shared-use path connecting Glencairn Avenue to the station. Narre Warren North MP Luke Donnellan said: “It’s great to see the finishing touches taking place on the new Hallam Station Precinct – ensuring safer and easier travel, whether you are walking, riding, driving or catching the train.” Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said intersection and road upgrades at Evans Road, Thompsons Road and the South Gippsland Highway also improved travel in the South East.
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Legislation to protect ratepayers’ homes Councils will only be able to sue for struggling ratepayers’ homes as a last resort under new proposed financial hardship laws. Local Government Minister Shaun Leane said legislation introduced to State Parliament on 8 June would ensure people in hardship were not “driven further into debt or out of their homes”. The proposed laws would require councils to engage early with financially-struggling ratepayers. Councils would not be able to use debt collectors or pursue legal action to sell off homes to pay back debts to council unless ratepayers refuse to engage and all other options were exhausted. “We know that many Victorians are doing it tough and that’s why we are working to reform the rating system,” Mr Leane said. “Good hardship relief schemes strike a bal-
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ance where the rate burden is shared while ensuring people in hardship are not driven further into debt or out of their homes.” In other proposed changes, a maximum amount of interest on unpaid rates and charges would be set by the Local Government Minister, in consultation with the Essential Services Commission. Councils would be expected to follow a set of Ministerial Guidelines to assist ratepayers experiencing financial hardship.
Councils could only use Magistrate’s Court orders for recovering rates and charges that had been unpaid for two years or more. The Bill follows a State Ombudsman’s report into councils’ hardship policies for ratepayers. The report found that often battling ratepayers faced “heavy-handed” debt collectors or charged interest when they did offer hardship relief, such as payment plans or deferrals. “The Ombudsman has seen cases where over time other councils have charged ratepayers hundreds or thousands of dollars. “In some cases, the interest charges have built over time and now make up anywhere from a quarter to nearly 50 per cent of the ratepayer’s total debt.” Some councils were described as “too quick to sue” without exploring alternatives. The Ombudsman had previously raised concerns with some councils’ blanket refusal to grant waivers.
A Lynbrook motorcyclist has been charged over a spate of hooning incidents across Melbourne. The 21-year-old was arrested and charged with 69 offences by Dandenong High-Risk Driving Unit police on Tuesday 7 June. He is accused of being involved in 13 incidents between May 2021 and February 2022 in Dandenong South, Cranbourne West, Keysborough, Narre Warren, Springvale, Officer and other suburbs. Police alleged the man rode on his motorcycle’s rear wheel with a passenger on board at about 100 km/h on the Westgate Freeway on 18 December. He was charged with multiple counts of reckless conduct endangering serious injury, drive in a dangerous manner, loss of traction and possessing a drug of dependence. He was bailed to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court on 10 October. The arrest was part of the Operation Achilles blitz on known hoon hotspots by Victoria Police. Sergeant Paul Holtzinger said motorcyclists engaging in “reckless and dangerous behaviour” at excessive speed had “little to no chance of survival” in a crash. “We are determined to hold offenders to account for their reckless behaviour, reducing the trauma on our roads and protecting innocent and vulnerable road users. “As part of Operation Achilles, crew will continue to target those committing serious offences on our roads, no matter the vehicle.” Since July last year, the operation has netted more than 240 alleged offenders charged, more than 1,350 charges, and more than 155 vehicles impounded. Police can make arrests and seize vehicles at the scene, as well as launch full scale investigations to track down organisers, participants and spectators. Thursday, 9 June, 2022
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Four charged Teenagers who fled from two cars allegedly stolen in Dandenong face charges for more than 80 offences, police say. The four boys from Hallam, Endeavour Hills and Narre Warren were arrested after police used stop sticks to halt the vehicles near a Dandenong Plaza car park about 9.50am on Friday 3 June. Southern Metro Region Crime Team detectives said the vehicles were stolen during two alleged aggravated burglaries in Mt Eliza and Berwick on Wednesday 1 June. Police say the charges relate to multiple offences in Melbourne’s southern suburbs. The investigation is ongoing. Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
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waste there money before end of financial year so they get their money for next financial year, are there really that many accidents in that area? Raelene Harris: You can have consultation but the council will do it anyway! Won’t matter what is said here! Cärryl Järvis: No one does the 80km speed limit between Camms Rd and Clarendon St now anyway! Most people assume its 60kms, so reducing the speed limit signs (which most people do not actually read anyway) will not make any difference what so ever!
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Peter McKill: Force the trucks down Cameron Street once finished then hook up the bypass that has an easement near Camms Road.
Patrice Smith: Everyone does that speed there anyway. It’s very built up now so I think it’s a good change. Oskar T Grouch: Cranbourne and Casey in general has become a nightmare to negotiate on the roads. More congestion isn’t the answer! Joel Mitchell: Lower speeds means more traffic congestion, you’re not making it safer... Just the opposite. Mark Mathews: Dumb. It is mostly 60 anyway. Dean Meier: Suppose Casey council need to
Families are preparing to rug up and head out for The Casey Winter Arts Festival. From Saturday 11 June to Sunday 31 July, more than 50 activities are on offer at venues across Casey, including music and performances, visual arts and craft activities and workshops. Back for its 20th season, a number of free and paid activities are available, including performances of Jersey Boys, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and workshops including photography for beginners and art for kids. A full month of activities and events is also being held at Wilson Botanic Park throughout July in celebration of the park’s 30th birthday. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said the annual Winter Arts Festival aimed to reflect the diversity of the Casey community through a range of art forms as well
Casey Winter Arts Festival is running throughout June and July. Picture: CITY OF CASEY as encouraging participation in the arts and greater awareness of the local arts community. “Every part of the program shines a light on the incredibly vibrant arts and culture we have in the City of Casey and encourages us to join in and be a part of it,” Ms Duff said. “It is a joy to see our local theatre groups,
artists, crafters, dancers and community groups come together once again to light up winter with creative inspiration, and I encourage everyone to take a look at the program and get involved.” The star of the festival is Casey Cornucopia - an immersive art installation that “showcases the heritage of Casey’s foodways and the best produce in the region”. The installation will see Bunjil Place’s Plaza transformed into an immersive garden abundant with oversized sculptures hidden amongst a swirl of the world’s first edible fog, while gardens, immersive dinners and food hubs are also expected to entertain. To view the full program, get more information or to make a booking, visit casey.vic.gov. au/winter-arts-festival cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Girl Guides volunteers Janet Withers, Helen Smith, and Mandy Batten at Kooronga’s gutted, vandalised shed. 283376
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Vandals hit camp By Cam Lucadou-Wells A Girl Guides campsite rendered unusable by vandals is one of several sites that could benefit from the $5.5 million upgrade of Police Paddocks Reserve. The Kooronga Campsite has traditionally hosted up to 50 Guides and leaders in the reserve’s secluded bushland in Endeavour Hills for the past 60 years, until it was trashed during Covid lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. In acts of “extensive vandalism”, the electrical switchboard and toilet block were destroyed, Parks Victoria area chief ranger Darren Mitchell said. Cisterns were pulled from the wall and even the toilet bowls smashed, he said. “The large and small roller doors at the main building were damaged as a result of forced entry, inside crockery was smashed and walls within the building were defaced.” Girl Guides Victoria southern regional manager Janet Withers said the group’s fridges and microwave were also destroyed. The campsite remains inoperable until basic amenities are repaired and the shed and toilet block secured, she said. “It was heart-breaking because over the years, we’ve had so many volunteers put in so much into Kooronga. As part of the $5.5 million State funding for the reserve’s masterplan, $1 million has been allocated for early works. The “priority areas” for the initial works had
The floating jetty at the Tooradin boat ramp will benefit from a $10,900 grant from the State Government’s Better Boating Fund Structural Maintenance Grants Program. The grants are funded by the Better Boating Fund which is delivering on a 2018 state election promise to ensure all money from the licence fees and recreational vessel registration of Victorian boaters goes to improving boating infrastructure and programs. Ross Wilkie from the Tooradin Foreshore committee of management said the committee was very happy to receive the grant. “We’ll be repairing the dog bones, which connect panels of left hand floating jetty which have been breaking and falling over the last couple of years,” Mr Wilkie said. “They’ve been in place since they were put in nearly 20 years ago. Some of them have been falling, and one panel has a hole in it.” Fishing and Boating Minister Melissa Horne said the grants would ensure ramp managers had the funds to upgrade and maintain their facilities, while also benefiting the thousands of Victorians who use them each year by improving accessibility and enhancing safety. “This is another fantastic example of how we are putting Victorians’ boating licence and recreational vessel registration fees to work, delivering strong outcomes by re-investing in boating infrastructure and other programs,” Ms Horne said. The Tooradin boat ramp is located at the bottom of Foreshore Road in Tooradin.
Girl Guides volunteer Helen Smith with the destroyed power board. 283376 Picture: GARY SISSONS not been yet decided, Mr Mitchell said. The early works include such as upgrading picnic areas and toilets, and deterring graffiti, vandalism, rubbish dumping and anti-social behaviour. Ms Withers said the Guides were reluctant to pay for repairs on Parks Victoria-owned
buildings, without the security of a long-term lease. Girl Guides’ licence with Parks Victoria for the site has expired. Negotiations are ongoing over a new lease or licence. “We just want to get Kooronga up and running again as soon as possible.”
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Footbridge build begins at Tooradin’s Sawtells Inlet By Marcus Uhe Construction is underway on the new footbridge on the north side of Sawtells Inlet in Tooradin. On Thursday 2 June, the City of Casey installed the mid-span of the bridge on the north side of the inlet, and the main structure of the bridge, including the safety handrails, is expected to be completed by the end of the month, according to manager of city design and construction, Trevor Griffin. “The existing bridge had reached the end of its service life and was deemed structurally unsafe,” Mr Griffin said. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
“Other remaining works, such as the installation of new tables and chairs and carparking improvements, will be completed in the coming months.” The rebuild of the bridge was made possible due to $750,000 in funding through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program, Mr Griffin said. The old bridge was demolished in late 2021.
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Groodle gets the grades By Marcus Uhe
Mary, Valen, Emily and Oliver’s good behaviour is rewarded with the opportunity to take Harvey for Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS a walk. 284636
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“He’s used as a big reward system, so when kids get to a certain points level they get time with Harvey. He’s really used to enforce that desirable behaviour as well.” Harvey arrived at Cranbourne Primary after the school formed a partnership with Dogs Connect, an organisation that tailors support programs for wellbeing dogs in settings like aged care facilities, justice communities, hospitals and schools. Dogs Connect provided personal development sessions for Mr Clydesdale to train Harvey and have him ready for the classroom environment. A survey conducted by Dogs Connect showed 92 per cent of students felt more relaxed during teaching and learning time when there was a dog in the classroom with them.
school to support students include an intervention program, involving 12 volunteer teachers working with full-time staff to offer catch-up sessions for students who may have fallen behind in their learning as a result of Covid-19. The school also maintained Mr Clydesdale to continue working work in the wellbeing space, and begun championing PRIDE Superheroes, with each one representing a chosen value of the school. “Our superheros are as diverse as our students and everyone can find someone who relates to them,” Principal at Cranbourne Primary, Lachlan Yeates said. “These heroes can be used to teach all students about key values for their return to school such as the importance of persistence.”
At Cranbourne Primary, he’s already making a difference in a reduction of chronic absenteeism and an increase in attendance figures. “We’re already seeing a massive improvement in school attendance and engagement from our kids, which is really apparent in the students’ writing – a lot of the students decide to write about Harvey and their experiences with him,” said Mr Clydesdale. “His presence just adds that sense of calmness and connectedness to the whole school, not only the kids with that trauma background but also the kids who find it difficult to come into school,” “Quite often Harvey’s in the yard supporting that transition from being with parents in the yard, into the classroom.” Among other measures initiated by the
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Road upgrade is helping at school Major Road Project Victoria’s Narre WarrenCranbourne Road upgrade team worked alongside Cranbourne Primary School students on Monday 23 May, spreading 15 cubic metres of mulch donated by the project team. The gum mulch is a direct donation to the school, following tree removal works along Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and will help refresh garden beds across the school grounds. The working bee included 10 student leaders interested in the environmental support of the nearby project and a team of construction staff. The focus area for the mulching was a large garden bed near the school oval facing Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road. Cranbourne Primary School principal Lachlan Yeates said the collaboration with MRPV offered a great learning experience for his students. “We’re excited to be working with MRPV and McConnell Dowell to help support student leaders in becoming more environmentally aware,” Mr Yeates said. “We greatly appreciate the time and resources volunteered by the project team to beautify the school grounds.” The working bee is another example of Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) optimising environmental outcomes in the long term by reusing felled timber wherever possible to benefit the community. MRPV is delivering the upgrade, which will include an extra lane in each direction between Thompsons Road and the South Gippsland Highway, easing traffic congestion and ensuring quicker travel times for the 33,000 motorists who use the road every day. The upgrade will also improve traffic flow and allow better access to the Cranbourne town centre by installing traffic lights, and replacing the roundabouts at Thompsons Road and Berwick-Cranbourne Road. Additional traffic lights will be installed at the South Gippsland Highway intersection, Majestic Boulevard and Lyall Street, as well as at a pedestrian crossing south of Hunt Club Boulevard. The upgrade will also include significant safety and accessibility improvements for all, including safety barriers and new shared walking and cycling paths. The Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road upgrade is expected to be completed by 2025. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
The Victorian Government is applying a new tax increase on housing sites across the Casey-Cardinia growth corridor from Friday 1 July. The Minister for Planning approved and gazetted the adjusted Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) on Tuesday 31 May. Type A land will increase by $3240 per hectare and Type B and C land will increase by $3850 per hectare. The tax increase applies to growth area land zoned for urban use and development in Casey and Cardinia shires such as new housing estates. Shadow Treasurer Davey Davis MP said the new layer of cost would make housing less affordable for young families. “New developments in Casey-Cardinia will be clobbered by this charge which is applied on top of so many other new charges and developers will pass these charged straight through to young families and those trying to buy new homes,” Mr Davis said. The increased charges come despite Daniel Andrews’ temporary pause on a planned housing tax which would see $20,000 added to the cost of an average home. Mr Davis said the increased charges would continue to push up the cost of housing for families in Melbourne’s growth areas. “Daniel Andrews has slugged Victorians with more than 40 new or increased taxes - the majority on property, building and construction since coming to government in November 2014,“ Mr Davis said. “With Victorians expecting a surge in taxes and charges from 1 July, Labor continues to hit struggling young families where it hurts.” Generally, the GAIC does not apply to land under 4100 square metres (one acre). Measures are available to help developers with payment of their GAIC assessment including staged payments and deferrals. The GAIC is adjusted each year, ordinarily in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). “Every dollar of the contribution is spent on providing infrastructure for growing communities – such as schools and ambulance facilities,“ a Victorian Government spokesperson said.
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Lions deliver care By Marcus Uhe The Lions Club of Lyndhurst and District have been spreading their generosity across the community, with the latest benefactors being the Casey Health Aged Care facility in Narre Warren. An initial 75 care packages including containing snacks, handwritten messages, personal items and word puzzles were delivered on Thursday 2 June to the facility, for staff to distribute to the residents. A further 75 were delivered on Tuesday 7 June. Lyn Perera from the Lions club said the idea was months in the making. “Earlier this year we thought the elderly were being forgotten about around the nursing homes because they couldn’t have visitors at the time,” Ms Perera said. “They can have visitors now but still limited and a difficult process. “We are keen to help out our community and we’re always open to suggestions from general community for where time and money available be spent.” The idea for the project first came to light in January but required meticulous budgeting, as the club had missed crucial fundraising opportunities in recent years as a result of the pandemic. Lions members dug deep in order to bring the project to life, Ms Perera said. It wasn’t just the residents who received the thoughtful gifts – the staff at Casey Health Aged Care were also given chocolates as a thank you gesture. Lifestyle coordinator at the facility Nathan
Bryan and Lyn Perera with Nathan Neal deliver care packages to Casey Aged Care Lifestyle Coordinator Nathan Neal on Tuesday 7 June. 284485 Neal described the gesture as very generous and heart-warming. Mr Neal said it was wonderful that people are still thinking of those in aged care. “Lyn said she wanted to bring a smile to the residents’ faces,” he said. “It was a nice surprise for them and their reaction was great. “From a community standpoint it’s such a nice gesture. Aged care has been painted with a pretty bad brush in recent years. “It (Covid-19) hasn’t been easy for staff and residents. We’re happy they’ve reached out and
done such a nice thing.” The Lions have been busy with other initiatives this year, including fundraising for flood victims in northern NSW and Queensland. In August, The Lions Club of Lyndhurst and District in association with the Lions Club of Dandenong Supper and the Lions Club of Dandenong are hosting a skin cancer check and awareness unit at the Sandown Park Hotel carpark, providing free skin checks on the 13 and 14 August. The checks will be provided by fully trained, certified and professionally supervised volunteers.
Cranbourne Junior Football Club president and vice president of Cranbourne Super Rules Football Club Rod Hoover will brave the cold on Saturday for a good cause as part of Brian’s Gourmet Meats’ annual fundraiser for research into motor neurone disease (MND). Mr Hoover, along with players from the Junior Football Club, Super Rules and four butchers, will subject themselves to a chilly ice bucket poured by the winners of an auction on the day outside the Lyndhurst butchers’ shop at the Marriot Waters Shopping Centre. Despite the unpleasant situation awaiting him, Mr Hoover said he was happy to put his hand up to support Brian’s and the fundraiser, who have been sponsors of the junior football club for a number of years. “I think it’s a really good cause and we’re trying to put something back into them,” he said. “It’ll be a very cold experience but it’s for a worthy cause.” The event is one element of the fundraiser, with the butcher also providing a sausage sizzle, with all funds going towards finding a cure for MND. Angela Rollason from Brian’s Gourmet Meats said the shop had a personal connection to the disease. “Brian (Rollason) had a relative pass way from MND, quite a few years ago,” Ms Rollason said. “We’ve always jumped on board for raising money for the cause. “It’s such a sad disease. It creeps from the bottom up. “We’re looking to raise as much money as we can.” The fundraiser had developed into an annual event but was another victim of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Previous editions of the event have raised about $1000 each. Sausages will hit the grill at 10.30am before the freezing begins at 11.30am. Brian’s Gourmet Meats is located at Marriot Waters Shopping Centre, at the corner of Thompsons Road and Marriott Boulevard, Lyndhurst. Those unable to attend are encouraged to buy an iconic blue beanie or donate to the cause online, at fightmnd. org.au/
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When people prepare their tax return, it’s important to remember the rules for claiming different types of work-related expenses. home expenses in their tax return last year and we expect this trend to continue,” Mr Loh said. “A common mistake we see is people using the working from home shortcut method to claim their working from home expenses and then double dipping, claiming additional amounts in their return for expenses such as their mobile phone and internet bills, as well as the decline in value of equipment and furniture.“ When the working from home shortcut method is used to claim working from home expenses, it is all inclusive. There are three methods available to claim
ATO warns community against personal fraud The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning the community not to engage in tax fraud and to be wary of criminals tricking people or stealing their personal information. The ATO is investigating approximately $850 million in potentially fraudulent transactions to around 40,000 individuals through Operation Protego. With the average fraudulent amount claimed being $20,000, banks and financial institutions are partnering with the ATO to freeze bank accounts belonging to those suspected of tax fraud. Intelligence information is being sent from banks to the ATO, which has in turn been identifying suspicious tax refunds. Many frauds see offenders attempt to gain a false GST refund by creating fake businesses and Australian Business Numbers (ABN) then submitting fake Business Activity Statements (BAS). The ATO is warning people not to engage in this behaviour, and for participants to come forward and avoid further consequence and potential criminal action. Law enforcement agencies are also working closely with the ATO to bring criminal action against those who deliberately and willingly partake in fraud schemes. The ATO’s deputy commissioner and chief of the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce, Will Day, says many people are sharing techniques for fraud on various social media platforms. “We are working with social media platforms to help remove content promoting this fraud, but if you see something that sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Mr Day says. “The people who have participated in this fraud are not anonymous - we know who they are and we will be taking action.” “We are urging anyone involved to face the music and come forward now, rather than face even tougher consequences later including penalties and criminal charges.” Mr Day acknowledges that legitimate taxpayers may be delayed in receiving their cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
a deduction for working from home expenses depending on individual circumstances, the shortcut, fixed rate and actual cost methods. The method that gives people the best outcome can be used, as long as the eligibility and record-keeping requirements for their chosen method are observed. Taxpayers can use the home office expenses calculator to help them work out which method will give them the best outcome. “While the traditional methods require receipts, paperwork and other record keeping, the shortcut method only requires a record of hours worked – diary entries or timesheets will suffice,” Mr Loh said. When claiming working from home expenses using the shortcut method, the amount needs to be included at the Other work-related expenses question in tax returns with “Covidhourly rate“ in the description field. If a method other than the shortcut method is used in later years and you want to claim depreciation for an expensive purchase such as a laptop, the correct records for that item must be kept. “Getting your tax return right is simple if you have the right records. Make sure you have your records before you lodge your tax return and keep your records after you’ve lodged, in case we have any questions. The easiest way to keep track of your records is with the ATO app,” Mr Loh said. “Even if you choose to lodge your tax return with a registered tax agent, it is still your responsibility to make sure the agent has all
the correct records.” Car expenses Nearly three million people claimed work-related car expenses in 2021 and one of the most common mistakes was people using the cents per kilometre method to make their claim, and then double dipping by claiming expenses separately such as fuel, car insurance, and registration. The cents per kilometre rate is all-inclusive and covers decline in value, registration, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and fuel costs. These expenses can’t be added on top of the rate when calculating deductions. The ATO will also be taking a closer look at claims calculated using the logbook method, to ensure they reflect people’s circumstances coming out of the pandemic. “You must choose your preferred method when calculating car expenses, the cents per kilometre or the logbook method. Just because there is a dip in the road, doesn’t mean you can double dip your car expenses,” Mr Loh said. Reimbursed expenses Finally, the ATO is making sure taxpayers aren’t claiming expenses where they have already been reimbursed by their employer. “If your boss has reimbursed your drycleaning costs for your uniform, but you then claim laundry deductions on your tax return, well you’re picking your neighbours’ pockets,” Mr Loh said. For more information visit ato.gov.au/deductions
Tax challenge for students The ATO’s all-new Tax, Super + You website is now live, so there’s no better time to run the Tax, Super + You competition. The Tax, Super + You competition is a great opportunity for Australian high school students to unleash their creativity, while also learning the value of our tax and superannuation systems. Not only does it help build financial literacy in students, but they also have a chance to win some great prizes for themselves and their schools. Working individually or as part of a team, students are invited to write, make or film a creative entry for their topic: Junior (Year 7–9): Tax, Super + Me – How tax impacts me in my daily life. Senior (Year 10–12): Top four things I need to know about tax and super when I start my first job. Shortlisted entries from 2021 included films, stop motion videos, songs, rap, animations, and even a comic. Check them out for some inspiration. Deputy Commissioner Hoa Wood is one of the judges and is excited to be back on the panel this year. “I love the Tax, Super + You competition. It
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shows how learning about tax and super can be fun, and the creativity of the students is something else,” Ms Wood said. You can watch Ms Wood talk about the competition and how students can get involved on ATOtv. Entries close on 19 August 2022, with the winners to be announced in October. The winners will be decided by a judging panel including guest judge Madeleine Morris, News Breakfast Finance Presenter at ABC News Breakfast. The public will also be able to vote for their favourite entry in the People’s Choice Awards in September. For more information about the 2022 Tax, Super + You competition visit taxsuperandyou. gov.au/competition
People deliberately engaging in tax fraud will be dealt harsh consequences. Picture: ISTOCK refunds due to the extra steps introduced to the process to deter and prevent fraudulent refunds from being paid out. He also understands that some people may have unknowingly been caught up in fraudulent tax transactions. “People who have participated in this fraud may have unwittingly followed advice they have read online, claiming to help access a loan from the ATO, or receive other financial government support such as a disaster payment,” says Mr Day. “However, for others, there was nothing accidental or unintentional about setting up a fake business in their own name and seeking an unearned refund.” “Circumstances where there were deliberate attempts to defraud the ATO or a refusal to organise repayments will lead to tougher actions, including criminal action.” For more information, visit www.ato.gov. au.
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Mint is a great winter choice to grow.
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Herb your enthusiasm By Elle Cecil Herb your enthusiasm As we wave goodbye to autumn and welcome winter in a chilly embrace, it’s a good time to start introducing a variety of winter additions to the garden. If you’re stuck for ideas about what to plant at this time of year, read on to find out the best winter plant varieties and how to help them thrive! Winter varieties Flowers Though you may want to stay rugged up inside during the winter, if your garden needs a bit of colour, consider planting a few of these flowers. Alyssum, pansies, dianthus, lobelia, snapdragon, stock, cornflower, geranium, primula, nemesia, polyanthus, cineraria, lavender, sweet pea, violas, begonias and perennial petunias. Grevilleas, which are native Australian flowering shrubs, are also a good option to plant in winter as they are a hardy plant that can survive many unfavourable conditions. Herbs Whether you need to spice up a winter casserole, add more flavour to your soup or bedazzle your roast, these herbs will do well in your garden this winter with the right care and attention. Parsley, basil, oregano, coriander, dill, sage and mint are all great choices, as well as the classic winter combination of rosemary and thyme. Vegetables There’s not many things that are better than a delicious home cooked winter meal, but the fact that you could have that meal not only home cooked but homegrown will make it all
the more satisfying. Consider planting leafy vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, rocket, spinach and bok choy, or root vegetables including beetroot, garlic, onion, parsnip and radish. Other veggies you shouldn’t overlook include rhubarb, brussel sprouts, and climbing varieties such as peas, broad beans and snow peas. Preparation is key One of the most crucial steps in maintaining a healthy garden is to ensure the garden bed is set up with good soil: mulch, compost and fertilisers provide much-needed nutrients to growing plants. Ensure that all weeds and other debris are removed, and ensure a good quality soil is used to provide the right vitamins, minerals and other nutrients for your plants. Your local nursery or hardware shop is likely to have a few different options of organic garden soil. Fertilisers and plant foods are often specialised to certain plants, so it would be useful to know what kind of varieties you are planting. Alternatively, cow or chicken manure is an effective general fertiliser, but must be mixed in well with soil to avoid burning plants. Depending on the varieties you have in your garden, you should be wary of pests such as caterpillars, rats and aphids. As the weather continues to get colder, be sure that your plants still receive plenty of water and sun. Adding in some pea straw, sugar cane mulch or hay around the base of your garden will ensure that a lot of warmth and moisture is retained too. Following these basic steps should put your garden in good stead for the season ahead. Happy planting!
Veggies such as cabbage and brussel sprouts are great to plant and harvest in winter. Picture: ISTOCK
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Safety move The City of Casey has transformed the decommissioned area of the Casey Safety Village in Cranbourne East into an accessible open space at the corner of Main Street and Race Drive. Works undertaken included the removal of existing buildings and cubby houses, the lowering of the existing 1.8 metre fence to 0.9 metres, landscape works including new grassing and concrete surfaces, and the planting of trees and shrubs, and the installation of new seating. The existing miniature road circuit has been retained, meaning kids can explore the park and follow the line markings while having fun on their bike or scooter, the council said. There are also barbecue facilities and plenty of parking nearby at Casey Complex, which includes Casey Stadium, Casey RACE and The Shed. City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff said Council recognised the benefits
open space has for the health and liveability of its residents. “We have a strong commitment to ensuring that a diverse range of quality connected open spaces is provided within the City,” Ms Duff said. “The creation of this new open space is a welcome addition to Cranbourne East as it will provide opportunities for play and social interaction.” The project, which was identified within the Casey Complex Urban Design Framework and is supported by Council’s Open Space Strategy, was allocated $70,720 in Council’s adopted 2020/21 Budget to deliver a base level scope of works. Council also received $70,720 through the Park Revitalisation Program, which is administered by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on behalf of the State Government.
The Pearcedale Post Office is doing its bit to support home-grown talent, with a book shelf in the retail section of the office now dedicated to titles by local authors. Among the scribes supported by the initiative are Sarah Bacaller, Danielle Hughes, Carolyn Denman and Tracey Unthank, and Eileen Ormsby who live in surrounding suburbs of Pearcedale, Botanic Ridge and Somerville. There’s something for everyone, with picture books, young-adult fantasy, nonfiction, crime and more. Ms Bacaller pitched the idea to Dy Fisher from the post office, who was happy to help.
“I’d been thinking about going to the post office and asking Dy whether she’d be interested in stocking my books,” Ms Bacaller said. “Then I thought, if I take mine, I might as well see if she wants a whole shelf of local books. “I went in, chatted to her and she was keen to do it.” Ms Fisher, a keen reader , said it was a great way for locals to support one another. “It’s great. I think it’s really good to get them promoted,” Ms Fisher said. The post office is located at the Pearcedale Village Centre at 75-99 Baxter-Tooradin Road, Pearcedale.
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TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS IAN ASH What do you know about Rotary? Have you heard of this organisation and if so, do you know what it does? I have been a member of our local Rotary Club for well over 13 years now and am proud of what our club and indeed the organisation as a whole has achieved. Rotary’s motto is Service Above Self and it is all about doing good in the world, especially in the local community. I suspect that not many people will be aware that, in conjunction with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Rotary initiatives have all but eradicated polio worldwide (it still exists in limited numbers in Pakistan, Nigeria and Afghanistan but nothing to the extent that it used to) and it supports organisations such as Interplast and has provided clean water, sanitation and vital services for many towns and villages in third world countries. Locally, significant funds have been raised for Wheelchairs for Kids and the Rotary Club of Emerald and District runs the Kids Fun Run for Thomas day raising tens of thousands of dollars for hospitals and support organisations for children over the years. Yet despite all this great work and opportunities to give back, Rotary membership is in decline. Why? There are a number of possible reasons, but primarily I believe this is because the organisation has an image problem. For those that do know Rotary, the abiding image tends to be of elderly grey-haired gentlemen selling sausages to raise funds and
while we may still do this occasionally, this stereotype misses the point and is certainly not reflective of what Rotarians typically do. Rotary and businesses alike need to be able to provide a common and consistent representation of what they are about, what they stand for and what they actually provide. To quote Simon Sinek, “people don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it”, because the latter tends to engage hearts and minds more than the activity alone. As I am passionate about seeing both local businesses and Rotary succeed, I have been meeting with a few Rotary Clubs over recent months and found that there is a lack of consistency in how people talk about the organisation itself. This is also true of many businesses as well. When asked what the business does or why does the business exists, many business owners find this a difficult question to answer. It’s not that they don’t know, but they typically aren’t clear about how to articulate this effectively or consistently. The same is exactly true of Rotary. People know why they join and what they get out of it but find it hard to express it effectively and consistently. This is where having a great elevator pitch becomes essential (in case you have not
heard this term before, this relates to the situation where you get into an elevator (or lift for us non-US nationals) and have just a few seconds to engage the other person in the lift who asks ‘what do you do?’). It is well known that today, people’s attention span is short, so if you are to maintain another’s interest, you need to have a well-crafted statement that will make the other person want to know more within the space of just a few seconds. This is analgous to what is known as the hook in marketing terms, ie that brief picture, image or headline that will make people want to find out more. However, while a great elevator pitch is clearly important, just as necessary is the need to ensure consistency in the messaging amongst everyone associated with the business or organisation. When people find the same, consistent message being provided through a variety of different mechanisms and/or consistently described by people associated with the business or organisation, the latter becomes more authentic. We as humans are wired to look for patterns and the more consistent the pattern, the more believable the message. Clearly, we still have much work to do here.
Police are reminding people to be vigilant when selling and buying items online after a spate recent thefts across Cardinia, Casey and Greater Dandenong. The thefts were committed after the offenders arranged to purchase items, with offenders pretending to be legitimate buyers, meeting at the seller’s home address and stealing the item. Victims have had vehicles stolen after allowing prospective purchasers to test drive their car, only for them to never return or for fake payments to be made. Ways to avoid being placed in a dangerous situation when buying or selling items online include looking into the buyer or seller before meeting up. Social media pages that have recently been created or only have a few followers may be indications they are fake. Another method to stay safe is to meet in a a public place where there are a lot of people around and plenty of CCTV rather than a home, and to bring a family member or fried along. People should communicate with the person verbally rather than via text messaging to gauge any suspicious behaviour. Police reminded sellers not to accept screenshots as proof of payment. Those who need immediate assistance should call 000. To report any suspicious behaviour, contact a local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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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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Choir’s first performance By Eleanor Wilson Since its establishment in 2021, members of the Edelweiss Casey Choir have routinely hopped onto zoom every Saturday to engage their vocal chords through a range of traditional Chinese and Western tunes. While the rehearsals may have started as a way to remain connected in an uncertain, isolated period for all, for the past six months, the choir’s attention has been tightly fixed on rehearsing for their first public performance. At Hallam Community Theatre on Saturday 4 June, the culmination of the group’s hard work and determination blossomed, in a colourful and cheerful display of Chinese culture, celebrating one of the largest Chinese holidays - the Dragon Boat Festival. Supported by funds from the Department of Multicultural Affairs, the performance from the 40 members of the choir included storytelling, chorus songs, duets and solos of various local Chinese Operas, poem recitations and instrumental ensembles, before concluding with an appropriate rendition of Edelweiss, which, of course, the choir is named after. Led by director Dr Emily Hu, associate director Lily Xu and associate director Iris Shen, Edelweiss Casey Choir has performed three virtual performances over the past year, but Saturday’s performance was the first opportunity for the choir to perform in front of a live crowd, which included Chinese community leaders from across Melbourne. “Going to do such a professional theatre performance is a rich and rewarding experience for the members of Edelweiss Casey Choir,” said a choir spokesperson. “Along with the Spring Festival, TombSweeping Day, and Mid-Autumn Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival is one of the four top traditional Chinese festivals.” Celebrated around late May or June each year, The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the death of Chinese poet, patriotic minister and Chinese National Hero Qu Yuan. Alongside traditional songs and poems, the choir also incorporated customs of the Dragon Boat Festival into their performance, sharing parcels of sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves and sachets of scented herbs and spices which are worn to ward off bad spirits and diseases.
Choir directors Emily Hu and Moli. 284871 Picture: STEWART CHAMBERS
Members of Edelweiss Casey Choir gifted audiences with a range of songs and poems. Pictures: SUPPLIED
Choir members performing a number at Hallam Community Theatre on Saturday 4 June.
Casey Edelweiss choir formed last year and have been diligently practising over zoom ever since.
Choir members gifted audiences with Zongzi, stuffed parcels of glutinous rice wrapped in bamboo leaves.
The choir also integrated traditional customs from the Dragon Boat Festival into their performance.
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If you are over 55, live in Casey and looking for something to do, come and join us. We are a friendly club. Our club day is on Wednesdays from 9:30am to 3pm. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, we have live entertainment. There are also weekly activities on other days of the week which include, the garden group club, indoor carpet bowls, sing-a-long, line dancing, table tennis and friendly cards and darts games. We are located at 192-196 Centre Road near the Narre Warren Station. Phone us on 9704 0015 or 0426 736 467 or email narwarsen@bigpond.com for more information.
Australia needs a blood donation every 18 seconds, but can’t do it without generous locals. Donation centres are popping up in Cranbourne 13 - 29 June at the Cranbourne West Community Hub. 4 Flicka Boulevard Cranbourne West. Book now!
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Hallam Friends of the Red Cross 43rd Birthday Celebration Hallam Friends of the Red Cross are holding a birthday party, to celebrate 43 years of service to the community. With guest speaker, Helen Comport from Quilts of Valour Australia. It all kicks off at 1pm on the 6 June at Hallam Community Learning Centre, 56 Kays Road Hallam. All welcome, a small cost of $5 non- members, $3 members. There will be refreshments after the guest speaker. Robert 0455 566 570.
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Painting for pleasure and special free workshops are back after the problems of Covid. On Fridays 1-2pm, free art workshops for adults who want to start or re-start their art in oils. The workshops are sponsored by the City Of Casey Arts Development Fund and tutored by award-winning artist Deborah Polman On Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am - 2pm are painting for pleasure workshops for cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
any medium aimed at taking your art to the next level to shows and sales. Sundays between 10am - 2pm we are starting a specialised workshop for artists to learn how to refine their art with new techniques. Tuesday nights 7pm - 10pm we have a special workshop suggested by the Pride Foundation to introduce and teach guys how to paint guys. Our workshops are special and we only have five artists at a time so we can give individual attention to artists. The workshops are held in our new studio at 2 Merrowland Avenue, Cranbourne North. Contact: Calvin Bell, Provenance administrator, 0402 210 253 provenanceartists@gmail. com
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Cranbourne U3A Make the most of your retirement! Tutors available to teach art using various mediums. A variety of crafts including knitting, sewing, card making, and calligraphy.
Chess, line dancing and table tennis and cycling groups welcome you. Want to learn the ukelele, guitar, or just singalong for fun? We can help. We also have Italian class running. If you would like to tutor a bridge or mahjong class let us know. We are in the Cranbourne Library building – Casey Radio entrance. Expand your social life and get active for a healthy third age. For more information visit u3acranbourne.org.au or call Helen, 0423 623 337.
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Cook it with Dad A City of Casey event, the Cook it with Dad program is an opportunity for fathers and children to experience cooking together. Every Saturday 10.30am to noon until 26 June at Selandra Family and Community Centre Registration is essential. Contact City of Casey on 9705 5200 or email dadsmatter@ casey.vic.gov.au
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Timbarra Over 50s Social Club Are you 50 or over, young at heart and would like to meet new friends while enjoying various weekly activities? Then come along to the Timbarra Community Hall, Berwick. Morning and afternoon tea supplied. Activities include: Monday and Tuesday 1-3.30pm - carpet bowls(no experience necessary) Wednesday - 10am-12.30pm - Scrabble, cards(500), table tennis and carpet bowls. Thursday - 7-9.30pm - New Vogue/Old Time Dancing (tuition included) Join in group lunches and day trips held throughout the year. Call David on 0433 566 456 for more information.
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Bakhtar Virtual information session Bakhtar Community Organisation is delivering a virtual information session in Dari and English languages to address: Covid-19 and flu vaccination. General information for new arrivals. Tax and law in Australia. Government services. The service will be aired on Sunday 12 June at 12:30pm from Channel 31.
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Rockin’ Retro Rockabilly, Retro and Rock ‘n’ Roll, are Rockin’ into the Pine Grove Hotel for an afternoon of ’50s and ’60s retro fashion, live music, dancing, delicious food and more. This event highlights and celebrates the ’50s and ’60s era and will relive the fun and the best of the era’s fashion, cars and music. All profits made from this fundraiser event will be used to hold a celebration for the Centennial of the Sacred Heart Church in Gembrook, on the November 13. Sunday 10 July 1pm to 4pm at Pine Grove Hotel Upper Beaconsfield. Tickets at rockin_retro.eventbrite.com.au
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Couple married 70 years By Eleanor Wilson As Queen Elizabeth II was feted in Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London this week, a Berwick couple was celebrating a jubilee milestone of their own. Frank and Margaret (Peg) Sutherland marked their 70th wedding anniversary with family on Tuesday 7 June at their home at Fiddler’s Green Retirement Village in Berwick. It was 1950 when Peg, hailing from the small country town of Goroke, met Frank, who grew up on a farm in Albury, on a tennis court in the Victorian town of Hamilton. “Dad played tennis competitively until he was 90, but mum was more into it for the social aspect… she stopped playing shortly after they married,” daughter Anne Ng laughed. Two years later in 1952, they wed in Albury, before moving to Ballarat and starting a family. It was there Frank recalls meeting the British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Phillip when they toured Australia for the firsy time in 1954. “We were living in Ballarat at the time and we saw her and Phillip in an open car down the main street,” Mr Sutherland said. Now 93 and 91 years of age, Peg and Frank share five children, Phillip, Anne, Marita, Jane and Karen, as well as 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with another on the way. Mr Sutherland said it took him a while to get used to a full house. “I only had one brother, whereas my wife is one of 14, so it was definitely a bit of a shock for me,” Mr Sutherland said. After 13 years in Ballarat, Frank, a shearer by trade, was given the opportunity to open a shearing shop in the south eastern suburb of Chadstone. They stayed in Chadstone for 50 years and
Frank and Peg Sutherland on their wedding day on 7 June 1952 in Albury. Pictures: SUPPLIED
The Sutherlands share five children together and have lived in the South-East for over half a century. today enjoy their time together in a serviced apartment at Berwick’s Fiddler’s Green. In 2010 Mr Sutherland was honoured with a Tennis Service Award from Tennis Victoria for his service to the sport. Meanwhile, the couple’s daughters say their mother’s claim to
fame has always been her baking. “She was a great country baker. She made yo-yos, jelly cakes, shortbread, sponges, Christmas cakes, the whole lot,” Mrs Ng said. They said their parents have shared a long, loving relationship.
The couple met playing tennis in Hamilton in 1950. “Like any relationships it’s had its ups and downs, but they’ve stuck by each other and it’s an unbelievable achievement,” daughter Marita Bracun said. “It’s quite extraordinary, I’ve never known anyone to make it to 70 years wed.”
Police call for witnesses to Narre bus stop assault Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are seeking witnesses or anyone who can assist with an investigation into an assault at a Narre Warren bus stop. A 43-year-old man was approached by five unknown male teens and assaulted outside a shopping centre in Narre Warren about 8pm on Saturday 2 April, before they took off on foot, leaving the victim with cuts and bruises, police said. The first offender is perceived to be Pacific Islander in appearance with a solid build, black hair, olive/tanned skin and aged in his late teens. He was wearing a black Nike hoodie, black tracksuit pants (possibly Champion brand) and red sneakers. The second offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance with a thin build, fair skin and aged in his late teens. He was wearing a green Nike jumper with a large logo on the front, black-striped Adidas tracksuit pants and black sneakers.
The third offender is perceived to be African in appearance with a thin build and aged in his mid-teens. He was wearing a black hooded jumper with a white logo on the front left side, Nike tracksuit pants and black shoes. The fourth offender is perceived to be African in appearance with a thin build, aged in his late teens to early 20s, with short shaved hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap with white insignia, a black hooded puffer jacket, a blue hoodie, blue tracksuits pants and has an earring on his left ear. The fifth offender is perceived to be Pacific Islander in appearance and aged in his early teens. He was wearing a black hooded puffer jacket with a white logo on the left side, black pants and black runners. Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential crime report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
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Volunteers needed By Marcus Uhe
Lifeblood Nurse Vidisha (left) assists Beaconsfield resident Kate Lee as she donates blood for Pictures: ELEANOR WILSON the first time. 284110
The Narre Warren pop-up centre is running until Friday 10 June. 284110
Pop in to give life By Eleanor Wilson The Cranbourne West Community Hub will host a pop-up blood donor centre from next week, coinciding with the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s recent urgent call out for blood. The pop-up clinic will run during weekdays, from Monday 13 June running until Wednesday 29 June. Of critical concern are supplies of A, O and B blood groups, Lifeblood said. Lifeblood executive director Cath Stone said Lifeblood continued to see up to half of all appointments cancelled as people choose to stay home and isolate as they develop illnesses during the colder months. “We know people are sick with cold and flu,“ Ms Stone said. “We know people’s children are unwell and keeping donors at home. And we know many people are still having to isolate due to Covid-19. “We also know that these circumstances are causing large numbers of appointment cancellations and no-shows. “We are pleading with anyone who is well and healthy to book a donation today and
Lifeblood staff (from left) Bradley, Cici, Shanti, Hana and Vidisha hope to see donors new and existing at the pop-up centre. 284110 encourage your friends and family to do the same.” Session leader at the Narre Warren North Hall pop-up clinic Joe Tanner agreed, saying their pop-up centre had seen some cancellations due to the cold and flu season, but said they also had donors book appointments after hearing about the call out. “We’ve had a few who came in from seeing the call out on Facebook and the radio, so it is nice to know donors respond to that kind of
stuff,” Mr Tanner said. At the Narre Warren centre on Thursday 2 June, first time donor Kate Lee said Lifeblood’s call-out gave her the push to donate. “I’ve been wanting to do it for a long time and obviously the call out spoke of needing blood donors, so I thought why not,” she said. Joanne McKie has been a donor for 12 years and visits the Narre Warren centre when it pops up every few months. “I’m O negative meaning I’m a universal donor, so they love me when I come here,” Mrs McKie said. Lifeblood pop-up centres have recently increased to 18 clinics across Victoria, including a number operating across the South-East in the coming months: Cranbourne West Community Hub: Monday 13 June to Wednesday 29 June Narre Warren North Hall: Monday 30 May to Friday 10 June St Mary’s Community Centre, Dandenong: Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July Pakenham Library Community Hall: Monday 18 July to Friday 29 July To book an appointment, call 13 14 95 or head to lifeblood.com.au
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Unit Controller at the Narre Warren SES unit Damian Burns has call for volunteers to join their unit. Narre Warren currently has 63 volunteers and services the entire City of Casey, and averages 880 requests for help each year. The unit was recognised with the 2022 Casey Community Group of the Year Award as part of Casey’s Australia Day Awards, and will be entrusted with training volunteers at the new unit in Cranbourne, which is expected to have a facility by the end of 2022. “We are fostering it, helping to get it up and running, making sure new volunteers are well supported and equipped so it can be up and running quickly,” Mr Burns said. A unit for Cranbourne was promised in March 2018 but, as reported by Star News last week, land has not yet been purchased for the unit. City of Casey’s acting manager for property and procurement, Thor Hansen said on Monday 30 May that the counil anticipated the sale of the land on Frankston-Cranbourne road, identified for the location of the unit, would be completed in early July 2022. To learn more about volunteering with the SES head to ses.vic.gov.au/joinus/volunteer or call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737)
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A toast to Tulliallen space By Marcus Uhe Local residents celebrated the recent completion of the Cranbourne North Active Open Space at Tulliallan estate on Sunday 5 June with a picnic and champagne. The cold and miserable weather did little to dampen the spirits of those in attendance at the venue dubbed the field of dreams by residents and members of the Tulliallan Community Action Group. The site is of significance to the community after the City of Casey was drawn into a four-year legal battle with property developer, Konann, who proposed to subdivide the land for 130-plus lots of future housing. The council opposed the application in an effort to keep the land for its intended purpose of sporting fields and recreational space, as was promised to residents when they purchased their properties in the estate. “Today is just a celebration for all our hard work and there will an official opening soon,” Rebecca Hyland, who led the movement among residents to keep retain the original plans for sporting facilities, said on Sunday at the celebration. “Between the years 2015-2019 residents became concerned as Council commented that the ownership of the land was under dispute. The developer was trying to change the zoning of the 6.8 hectares of land to build 138 lots for housing. “Immediately we all kicked in to action. We couldn’t let council agree to change the land into more homes. “The area was already congested with traffic, the school was showing signs of being overcrowded and the residents were sold a promise of sports fields.” 20 STAR NEWS
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Local residents celebrate the opening of the sporting fields at Tulliallan estate on Sunday 5 June. 284928 Picture: SUPPLIED In 2019, 1200 residents from the Tulliallan estate signed a petition that was submitted to the City of Casey’s council meeting in April 2019. In July 2019, Casey Council announced that it had “reached an agreement” with the developer, putting the dispute to an end. “We also all need to acknowledge the significance of our entire community response and commitment (all of you)… bearing in mind we are all people who have jobs, often extensive travel arrangements and work or life responsibilities and or caring for young children!” Ms Hyland said on Sunday. “It’s taken three years to construct these state of the art facilities and we all really hope they are enjoyed and respected by all. “ The open space provides three soccer pitches, a full sized cricket oval, lighting, cricket nets, sheltered seating, electronic scoreboards and a multipurpose community pavilion, with six change rooms and a community room. The playground, which is yet to completed, is expected to be finished by the end of the month, according to manager for active communities at the City of Casey, Angie Peresso.
Matilda and Eli celebrate education with their family.
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Celebration of education Students, staff and parents alike gathered to celebrate all things education at Hampton Park Primary School on Wednesday 25 May. Now in its 78th year, Education Week sees schools across the state celebrate the strengths and achievements of Victoria’s state education system. The celebrations also marked 150 years of public education, with families at Hampton Park Primary School engaging in oldschool activities including calligraphy, quoits and gum-nut buddies.
While some enjoyed a blast to the past, others took a leap into the future, playing around with virtual reality headsets, robots and digital numeracy games. Hampton Park Primary School teacher Shilpa Sanghani said lots of fun was had by all. “Families and friends were able to gain an insight into their children’s learning and more importantly the students enjoyed sharing their learning with them,” she said. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Built for speed skating By Cam Lucadou-Wells It’s not uncommon to see packs of speed-skaters blur through the car park areas of Greaves Reserve, Dandenong. According to Skate Australia Victoria Speed (SAVS) chair Joanna Birdseye, the reserve’s tarmac is one of the premium race venues in the region and has even hosted national championships. Juniors, adults and masters from Pakenham, Scoresby, Carrum Downs and Eltham
clubs race at the reserve up to 10 times a year. “We’ve been skating at Greaves Reserve for the past 35 years,” Ms Birdseye said. “In that car park, you can make it into different distance tracks and you’re not confined by any solid structures.” City of Greater Dandenong is currently developing a masterplan for Greaves Reserve, its showgrounds and array of sports facilities. Ms Birdseye hopes it’s a chance to shore up a purpose-built track for speed skaters.
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New data sparks concerns about old cars Police seize drugs and weapons The State Government is urging motorists to consider the safety of their vehicles after new data found a striking link in the age of cars involved in motorist deaths across the state. Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll said new figures from the Transport Accident Commission show around two-thirds of drivers and passengers killed on Victorian roads last year were travelling in vehicles more than 10 years old. So far in 2022, 28 out of the 54 driver and passenger deaths have occurred in a vehicle built more than a decade ago and the average vehicle on Victoria’s roads is around 10 years old – meaning many cars are without the latest lifesaving technologies found in more modern vehicles. “The data shows safer vehicles save lives. When you’re in the market for a car take a moment to do your research with safety in mind because the decision you make can be a lifechanging one,” Road Safety Victoria head Carl Muller said. Life-saving safety features people should look for include auto-emergency braking, lane 24 STAR NEWS
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pected to save dozens of lives across the country each year. The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) and Used Car Safety Ratings (UCSR) are free to access and provide the latest vehicle safety information to help people in the market make an informed choice, according to the State Government. The push follows National Road Safety Week in May, which highlighted the importance of road safety and what people can do to make the roads safer for everyone. A key theme of the week acknowledged the topic ‘how safe is my car’, encouraging people to think about safety when choosing a car and to ensure their current vehicle has enough safety features. Transport Accident Commission chief executive officer Joe Calafiore said the How Safe is Your Car website was the best place to start a search for a safe car. People can see the latest ratings, look for information about vehicle safety features and check how safe their car is at howsafeisyourcar.com.au
Members from the Victoria Police’s SD3 Frontline Tactical unit seized drugs, weapons and ammunition after executing a search warrant in Cranbourne on Wednesday morning, 1 June A 36-year-old woman and 42-yearold man were arrested at the scene on Mawson Court where silencers for a firearm, a shotgun and assorted firearm rounds, illicit drugs believed to be methylamphetamines, cannabis and prescription medications, a machete and a large sword, were located. Police said the pair were assisting with their enquiries. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Seagulls in the spotlight By David Nagel Tooradin-Dalmore has stepped out of the shadows and into the spotlight of the 2022 premiership race after steamrolling the preeminent team in West Gippsland football by 74 points on Saturday. Expectation will be a common companion for Lachie Gillespie and his team after the Seagulls delivered a 15.14.104 to 3.12.30 hammer-blow to reigning champions and minor premiers Phillip Island. The execution of the victory was sharp, swift and efficient with the still-undefeated Gulls completely dominating the Bulldogs from the opening bounce. The Gulls were electric in the opening quarter, with Stewie Scanlon kicking three of his eight goals in a brilliant first term display, while Piva Wright had the better of Cam Pedersen in the ruck. The Gulls also set up expertly behind the football. The Sherrin lived in the Gulls forward line and if not for some inaccuracy in front of goal their 27-point buffer at the first break could have been greater. A five goal to one second term saw the margin blow out to 51 points at the main break and the highly-anticipated contest was effectively over. Gillespie was thrilled with his side’s performance and the level of support from outside the team as well. “It was clearly one of the better performances that I’ve been involved with in my time at the club…it was great,” Gillespie said. “The players were terrific, but the people I’m happy for are our community. “It’s great to have the netballers, the kids, the families, the parents, all in the rooms after the game and enjoying a win like that. “And it’s such a great win because of the quality of the opposition…they’re a quality football team and have been for many years. “The boys were really impressive around the contest and we won our own footy, which is always good, and everything went our way from there. “Phillip Island had its one bad day in probably 50-odd games and we had a good one…it was one of those days where everything goes your way.”
Tooradin-Dalmore ruckman Piva Wright celebrates a last-quarter goal as the battered Bulldogs look on. 284149 Scanlon was magnificent in the first quarter with his party tricks including one-handed juggling marks and crumbing goals for fun. Such was his dominance up forward he could realistically have had five on the board at quarter time. “Stewie was great, but the best thing about him is he understands he is just one cog in the machine,” Gillespie said. “He benefited from some great pressure up the ground, and from our backline, but he actually said to me after the game that he had a good game…but it might be someone else’s turn next time around. “He’s a great leader from that stand point. He understands that for us to be successful we can’t have one bloke doing it every week. “Jules (Julian Suarez), Jimmy (Trezise), Buts (Brad Butler) or Blake (Grewar)…that’s the
nice part that we can share it around a bit up forward.” Gillespie also understands that expectation will be high after Saturday’s performance with the Gulls chasing an elusive first senior premiership in 25 years. “We’re a club that’s coming from some pretty hard times so I think we just enjoy it,” he said. “A win like that doesn’t happen that often so just enjoy it. “In coaching speak; it’s just four points, but to defeat a team we haven’t defeated before is a pretty positive step forward. “The expectation will never be greater than what we put on ourselves, we need to stick to our formula and play a Tooradin brand of footy and we’ll be thereabouts in most games. “This is where we’ve wanted to be a long
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time but, again, it doesn’t mean much if we lose next week so the focus now is on Nar Nar Goon, a team playing good footy that has only lost one game.” Gillespie is excited by the upcoming challenge. “They’re just a bloody good side,” he said of the Goon. “They’re well coached, they win their own footy, they’re pretty strong right across the ground and they’ve got a great forward line that can kick goals quickly…all of those things make them a formidable opponent. “They also play their home ground well and beat us last time we met so we’ll need to play our best footy to get over the top of them on the weekend.” Phillip Island host Bunyip in the Battle of the Bulldogs at Cowes.
Cavaliers thrive in a double-headed trip to Tasmania By Lachlan Mitchell Casey Cavaliers were back on court in a monumental way over the weekend as they travelled south to Tasmania for the first time in their short NBL1 history to face the Hobart Chargers, Launceston Tornadoes and NorthWest Thunder. Both the men and women teams featured in frantic double-headers over Saturday and Sunday. The women were up on court first and took on the Chargers on Saturday evening. A fast and agile start from the Cavaliers saw them lunge out to a 29-14 opening term. Monique Conti and Louise Brown got Casey off to the ideal start. Conti was lethal from beyond the arc scoring eight points in the opening term to give her side a handy lead. An even second term continued to see Casey hold sway by 15-points. Brown found her range hammering home a trifecta of threes. The second half was more of the same from the Cavaliers as they continued to keep the margin out to beyond 15. A final-term burst from the Cavaliers saw the final margin spill out to 18 in the 55-73 final score. Conti finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Brown put on a game-high 18 points to seal victory. The Cavs men suffered a heart-breaking 79-82 point loss to the Chargers straight after the women’s game. Casey grabbed the lead cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Hickey finished with 19 points and seven rebounds in the heart-breaking loss. Sunday saw the men face the North West Tasmania Thunder, while the women faced the Launceston Thunder. The men had a confidence boosting 71102 win over the Thunder in Ulverston.
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Eagles rock over Demons By Lachlan Mitchell Cranbourne Eagles were in full flight as they took on the Bentleigh Demons at Livingston Reserve. The Eagles continue to be a force to be reckoned with as they started with a four-goal opening term to lead by 24-points into the first break. Wayward kicking continued to plague both sides, as Melbourne’s unfavourable weather patterns played their part in influencing the result. At half-time Cranbourne lead by 14 points and continued to wrestle conditions. The Demons continued their inaccuracy booting an unpleasing 11 behinds to half-time. After half-time Cranbourne were able to put the foot-down to roll over the Demons with a seven goal third-quarter. A final-term stalemate saw both sides fail to hit the scoreboard, the Eagles soaring to a 51-point win. Eagle’s Ryan Davey and Tyson Barry kicked three goals each in the glistening victory. Cranbourne coach Steve O’Brien was happy to see his side over the line in poor conditions. “It’s probably one of those games where you want to get the game over and done with as soon as possible,” he said. “We just take the points and move on to be honest, it was such tough conditions that made it really hard and to get the win, it was really good.” Quick starts have been something the Eagles have been working towards all season, as they look to make a mark on the second half of the season. “I think most sides aim to get good starts, it something we work pretty hard on and we know it’s very important...it’s certainly something we do focus on,” O’Brien explained. Cranbourne and the whole competition have the bye leading into Queen’s Birthday weekend, giving the Eagles a chance to rest and recuperate. “We will train and freshen up and hopefully get some numbers back,” O’Brien said. “We will have a bit of a reset mentally and get ready for the second half of the season.
Cranbourne move to 8-1 ahead of the Queen’s Birthday bye. 284148 “It’s the grind part of the season, where winter hits us and we need to make sure we are mentally fresh.” Springvale had the sway of power when it conquered the Port Melbourne Colts at home. A seven-goal final term saw Springvale cakewalk to a 62-point win. Demon boom recruit Tyrone Vickery hammered home seven goals, while Alexander Derzekos kicked four. The win leaves Springvale two wins outside fourth spot. Currently holding onto fourth spot is St. Kilda City, who couldn’t break Cheltenham’s sixgame winning streak falling 10-points short of the Rosellas. Saints Aaron Edwards and Dane Swan
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kicked three goals each but couldn’t secure the four points. Rosellas Jackson Kilner kicked three goals to keep his side just one win out of top spot. Dingley had its way against East Malvern at Souter Oval. Dingoes Daniel Farmer and Rory Wallace kicked five goals each in the 64-point win. St. Paul’s didn’t get things its own way when it took on Mordialloc away from home. The Bulldogs had to fight to quash the Bloodhounds scent of victory. St. Paul’s Stephen Muller kicked five goals to help the Bulldogs salute by 27 points. SOUTHERN DIVISION ONE ROUND -9 RESULTS Mordialloc 6.12.48 v St Paul’s McKinnon
11.9.75, Cheltenham 10.16.76 v St Kilda City 10.6.66, Cranbourne Eagles 12.9.81 v Bentleigh 3.12.30, Springvale Districts 17.9.11 v Port Melbourne Colts 7.7.49, Dingley 17.15.117 v East Malvern 8.5.53. LADDER Cranbourne Eagles 32, Cheltenham 28, St Paul’s McKinnon 28, St Kilda City 24, Dingley 20, Springvale Districts 16, Mordialloc 16, Port Melbourne Colts 12, Bentleigh 4, East Malvern 0. FIXTURE- ROUND 10 SATURDAY 18 JUNE Mordialloc v East Malvern, Bentleigh v St.Paul’s McKinnon, Cranbourne Eagles v Springvale Districts, St Kilda City v Port Melbourne Colts, Dingley v Cheltenham.
Devastating Doves deliver against hibernating Bears By Lachlan Mitchell Southern Division Two had a variety of mixed results on Saturday as teams postured ahead of this week’s break for the Queen’s Birthday weekend. Hampton Park had the bye, and as a consequence will have two weeks off to prepare itself for a late-season charge at the finals. Doveton remains undefeated this year after a come-from-behind win against a never give up Caulfield Bears side. The Bears got out to a 20 point quartertime lead…keeping the Doves scoreless. Doveton rallied and snared three goals in the second term to hold sway by a solitary point at half time. The Doves continued to find form kicking three goals in the third term to lead by 12 at the final break. A rush of five goals four behinds in the final quarter secured Doveton its eighth win of the season, this time by 39 points. Max Sheppard, Ashley Brown, Travis Woodfield and captain-coach Michael Cardamone kicked two goals each in the rousing win. Cardamone could see the positives out of a tough win in torrential conditions. “It was an interesting game and we didn’t actually play too well,” he said. “The conditions helped Caulfield, they came out really hard and played really well and they jumped us 20-0 at quarter time. “But we needed a kick up the backside and they hit us hard.” Trailing 20-0 at quarter time wasn’t the most ideal start for Cardamone and his side. “They had a two-goal breeze, but they played really well,” he explained. “I told our boys at quarter-time to stick to 26 STAR NEWS
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“By doing that we evened up the contest at half-time.” Keysborough had a thumping win over Highett at Rowley Allan Reserve. A seven goal opening quarter from the
Kookaburras set up the 92-point win. Keysborough’s Thomas Shaw kicked five goals in the win, which moves Keysy into third place on the ladder as it continues to climb the rungs to glory. Social-media frenzy claimed Skye had kicked an astounding 250 goals against Heatherton at Ross Street Reserve. Fortunately for Heatherton, or unfortunately for Skye, the margin was only 102-points. Skye’s Christopher McCann kicked four goals in the win, leading his side to their first win of the season. Chelsea Heights had to find a second gear against East Brighton. The Vampires continued to take the charge right up to the Demons to try and cause an unlikely upset. Former Melbourne Demon Luke Tapscott kicked three goals to steady his side and guide Chelsea to a 29-point win. SOUTHERN DIVISION TWO RESULTS – ROUND 9 East Brighton 10.4.64 v Chelsea Heights 14.9.93, Doveton Doves 11.7.73 v Caulfield Bears 5.4.34, Heatherton 3.6.24 v Skye 18.18.126, Keysborough 19.12.126 v Highett 5.4.34. Hampton Park – Bye. LADDER Doveton Doves 32, Chelsea Heights 28, Keysborough 24, Caulfield Bears 16, East Brighton 14, Hampton Park 14, Highett 12, Skye 4, Heatherton 0. FIXTURE – ROUND 10 SATURDAY 18 JUNE Hampton Park v Doveton Doves, Heatherton v Highett, Keysborough v Caulfield Bears, East Brighton v Skye, Chelsea Heights – Bye. cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
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Medal haul in Baku By David Nagel Australia won gold, silver and bronze at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan last week and firing from the front in all three triumphs was Berwick’s very own hot-shot Laetisha Scanlan. Scanlan began her clean sweep of the medal spectrum by claiming bronze in the Women’s Trap, before being the central figure in a silvermedal-winning performance by the Australian Women’s Trap Team. The former St Margaret’s student then joined forces with James Willett to win an elusive gold medal in the Trap Mixed Team event. In qualification Scanlan and Willett shot a combined score of 142, which placed them equal-top qualifiers with Portugal. Australia and Portugal then went head-tohead in the gold medal match, with Scanlan continuing her fine form to lead a dominant display…with Australia scoring six points to two to secure the victory. Willett praised his partner for staying strong and consistent throughout the high-pressure gold medal match. “Teash carried me through a little bit and we came through with the gold medal”, Willett said. Scanlan was also excited to claim gold and put the rubber stamp on a successful European campaign. “James and I did enough to get us across the line and get us the gold which was a really, really nice result at the end of a very long trip,” she said. “Our European tour is coming to an end; it’s been almost seven weeks away. “I’ve learnt some really valuable lessons throughout this journey and I’m really lucky and fortunate to have so many competitions within the seven weeks. “I’m really happy to finish off at a world cup…and medalling in all three events.” Scanlan, a three-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist who finished fourth at the Olympics in Tokyo last year, hit 22 of 25 targets in the Women’s Trap final to claim the bronze medal. Scanlan then teamed with Catherine Skinner and Charlie Hudson-Czerniecki to score a combined total of 204/225 in qualification for the Women’s Team event. In the gold medal match against the USA, the teams were tied at 5-5 meaning they entered a sudden-death shoot off where the Australian’s put up a great display to win the silver medal. “It’s always a competitive match against the USA teams so unfortunately they got the gold this time, but I think next time we’ll definitely give them a run for their money,” Scanlan said.
Panthers pair pounce on the Pies By Tyler Lewis
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Laetisha Scanlan, far left, with teammates Catherine Skinner and Charlie Hudson-Czerniecki and Pictures: SUPPLIED their silver medal win in the women’s team event. 284321 Shooting Australia CEO Adam Sachs was thrilled with the countries’ medal haul, particularly the gold. “James and Laetisha are a team that’s been tried and tested at the highest levels of international competition,” Sachs said. “Their gold medal in the Trap Mixed Team event at this week’s World Cup highlights the strength of both their individual performances and their performance as a team. “We are very proud of James and Laetisha’s gold medal performance, which was one of four
podium performances for our team in Baku. “And by winning silver, Australia’s female Trap athletes continue to show the rest of the world that they are a force to be reckoned with.” Scanlan will not get the chance to defend her back-to-back crowns at the Commonwealth Games, with shooting not part of the program in Birmingham this year. But the now 32-year-old may set her sights on the 2026 Commonwealth Games…to be held in her home state of Victoria.
Perennial pair Brandon White and Nick Battle are simply tearing the second flight of the MPNFL to shreds. The duo joined Devon Meadows in the 2022 off-season and have been exhilarating for the Panthers in the opening nine rounds to date. On Saturday, Devon travelled to take on the win-less Crib Point outfit, and despite an additional four points expected, the Panthers – led by Battle and White – torpedoed the Magpies in a 28.9 (177) to 7.10 (52) shellacking. “He kicked eight, but he only played 2.5 quarters,” Devon Meadows coach Ryan Hendy said on White. “We were pretty good on the weekend I thought, the boys are starting to grow in confidence. “It has been pretty easy to coach over the last few weeks to be honest; they’re all gelling and playing good footy.” On the expectation Battle and White brought to Glover Reserve, Hendy hasn’t been surprised by their output, but has been particularly impressed with the first month from White, and the last month from Battle. “I knew they would come and play really good footy, they’re class players,” he said. “Brandon started the year with a bang, he was on fire, but his body has been a little bit sore over the past few weeks. “We have had to modify his workload, but he has been doing what he does pretty easily. “And Nick Battle… he has just gone to a new level over the past three or four weeks, he is playing fantastic footy. “He had 38, I saw the stats come through last night, he had 38 and kicked two I think.” With Langwarrin defeating Pearcedale in the Bushman’s Cup, 13.13 (91) to 7.4 (46), the Panthers - Devon Meadows - now sit second on the Division 2 ladder. In other matches, Seaford defeated Tyabb, 15.10 (100) to 19.9 (87); Mornington defeated Hastings, 18.7 (115) to 7.13 (55); Somerville dismantled Rye, 15.21 (111) to 8.6 (54) and Chelsea overcame Karingal, 11.8 (74) to 3.11 (29).
Casey Dee-stroy Swannies on big stage By Tyler Lewis No stage is too great for these Demons. Casey graced the coliseum that is the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon when it hosted the Sydney Swans in a curtain raiser for the AFL. As it has done for the best part of the season, Casey led at every change in the resounding 12.11 (83) to 6.8 (44) win. Sam Weideman and George Grey booted three majors, while Mitch White had another 20 disposals and a goal. The Demons – the unambiguous best team in the competition – are now a whopping three wins clear atop of the table and have Collingwood next Sunday on the radar. Frankston, meanwhile, suffered one of its more disappointing losses of the season. The Dolphins travelled to Piranha Park on Sunday afternoon to take on a Coburg outfit with just one win. The wayward kicking from Frankston made the Lions look a completely different side, as less scoring shots resulted in the 11.7 (73) to 6.14 (50) win for the Burgers. Danny Ryan’s men kicked 0.5 in the first term and 0.4 in the last. Despite suffering a substandard loss, Nathan Freeman was back doing what he does cranbournenews.starcommunity.com.au
Nathan Freeman’s leather poisoning wasn’t enough for the Dolphins. 284374 Picture: FRANKSTON VFL SOCIALS best, gathering a stupendous 38 disposals. The state of the ladder is salt into the wound for the Dolphins, who now sit two wins out of the top eight and will host fourth placed Brisbane this Friday off the back of a five-day break. In other matches, Mac Andrew (Berwick/
Gold Coast) sent the footy world into frenzy when the 6”8 utility charged down the elusive Sam Fowler (Dromana/Collingwood). Sam Wetering (Springvale Districts/Collingwood) kicked five for the Pies in the loss to the Suns, and Jake Arundell (Rowville/Box Hill Hawks) was impressive on debut with 11 touches and a goal.
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